Locals support call for action on climate change
Synchronized demonstrations around the world on Saturday Dec. 12 called on world leaders to take urgent action on climate change at the Copenhagen climate talks. In Grand Forks, the Granby Wilderness Society sponsored a candlelight vigil rallying the community to join in. About 25 people attended the vigil.The Copenhagen...
Mt. Baldy parent worried for students' safety
Just days after parents in the Mt. Baldy area got the School District #51 to agree to reconsider a bus route change the district made in November, 7-year-old Jordan Vernie was left alone in Bridesville when he was dropped off by the school bus at his new stop. Jordan’s mom, Kristi Vernie whose family lives on the road to Mt....
Elks host Christmas celebration
The Elks of Grand Forks hosted a fun evening and Christmas dinner last week. Along with the Christmas celebration, the group recognized their volunteers and gathered donations for the local food bank.Those who attended Elks Lodge #493 the Christmas dinner on Dec. 12 at Flame's Restaurant in Grand Forks were: Al Kneeland &...
High speed internet coming to a cell tower near you
The Boundary Economic Development Committee (BEDC) provided Greenwood with the opportunity to explore fresh, new technology last week when Telus set up a demonstration of their new internet key. In a rural area that has been waiting for years to see high speed internet services delivered to the more remote areas, this new ...
Funding on hold for re-training programs
A provincial government move to put a hold on further spending in the Skills Development Employment Benefits program last week has rippled down to prevent training opportunities in the near future to unemployed workers in the Boundary region. Late Friday afternoon of last week, the provincial government advised the Skills...
Land use study completed for farmers
The Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society (GFBRAS) in partnership with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) carried out a summer project collecting data from soil samples of farms in the region from June to August 2009. The purpose of the project was to gather information to be used in the...
Community's youth present their Christmas shows
Everyone is getting ready for Christmas, and part of the tradition for school-aged children is participating in their annual recitals. Recitals were held at John A. Hutton and Dr. Perley Elementary in Grand Forks showing off the talents of kids of all ages. More photos: boundarysentinel.com/image/tid/134...
Greenwood lights up for Christmas cheer
Christmas season officially started in Greenwood when their 30-foot evergreen was lit last week. The Greenwood Board of Trade hosted the community Christmas tree light up on Friday, Dec. 11 where locals sampled free coffee, hot chocolate and hot dogs while visiting around a fire.Jim Nathorst, president of the board, said that...
Lake management plan reviewed
The annual review of the Christina Lake Management Plan (CLMP) hosted by the Christina Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) included an interesting mix of topics that most would not immediately recognize as significant to watershed planning. Known across the province as a leader in watershed stewardship, the CLSS supports the...
Visit one of the last flu clinics before Christmas break
The public health combination flu clinics will be ending in a couple of weeks —the last clinics in the region will be held on December 18th. So anyone who hasn’t yet received their immunizations is encouraged to do so soon, says Interior Health.“The clinics are not as busy as they were, so it makes sense to shift our focus ...
