Sentinel's 2010 year in review
Looking back on 2010 presents an interesting take on the changes and challenges faced by our communities over the year. In addition to pressing political and economic shifts, the Boundary saw its share of human interest stories this year as well. The headlines that you, the readers, saw as most important are the ones included...
Grand Forks gives blessing to trails project
City council approved the plans for a trails information kiosk, benches and signs to be completed in 2011 by the Grand Forks Trails Society at their last meeting. The grant was written by George Longden and Chris Moslin in September, and the group was notified that they were awarded $50,000 in early December. Longden was at...
GFSS Basketball team off to a good start for their season
The Grand Forks Secondary School’s (GFSS) Sr. Boy’s Wolves Basketball Team may not have been off to the flashiest of starts but there are sure signs they are turning the corner. Looking to build on a respectable fourth place finish in an eight team tournament, as well as a fifth place finish in a tournament which featured...
OP/ED: Tax plans for 2011 hit B.C. hard
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today released its annual New Year tax change calculations which provide projected personal income and payroll tax changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2011.The CTF calculated the changes for a variety of income and family scenarios while adjusting 2011 income levels for inflation. Click Here...
Draws for locally raised meat resume in the New Year
Monthly Boundary region meat draws for locally raised products have been a huge success over the last few months for both producers and the prize winners. The monthly draws put on by the Grand Forks & Boundary Regional Agricultural Society (also known as GFBRAS or the Ag Society) are helping to raise money for the society’s...
Merry Christmas to our community volunteers
The year is nearly over and the winter has set in. This week is the start of the holidays for many who celebrate spending time with those we love. I must admit I am one of the jaded. I don’t have any love for the overindulgent holiday season where the stress of giving often puts families into debt. But on the other side of...
Council agrees not to proceed with arts and culture referendum
Arts and culture funding for the Grand Forks area will not be going to referendum next year if the groups involved can work out a plan. At a special meeting of Grand Forks City Council on Monday night, the Grand Forks Art Gallery Society and the Boundary Museum Society were both clear that they do not want their funding to ...
User fee and tax increases expected for 2011 in Grand Forks
With a savings of $30,000 each year, Grand Forks City Council voted to stop accepting credit card payments starting in January 2011. This may be an inconvenience for some, but may help lessen the blow of increased taxes coming down the pipe. As part of council’s last public review of the proposed financial plan for 2011 and...
All in a week's work: Bruins win one, and almost another
The Grand Forks Border Bruins closed out the 2010 calendar year this past Friday, winning one of their previous four games, putting them in a position to turn some heads come January. Looking back to Dec. 9, the Border Bruins welcomed division rival, the Beaver Valley Nitehawks (BV) to the Grand Forks Arena, for a game that...
Area E's commitment keeps regional economic development afloat for another year
Tension between directors was put aside last week as the Boundary Economic Development committee (BEDC) went on the road to Greenwood. With Regional Director for Area E, Bill Baird’s announcement that his area will continue to participate with the committee in 2011, they can now set their sights on next year’s work plan. In...
