First Nations people mourn Sophie Thomas
The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council was deeply saddened by the sudden loss of respected Dakelh Elder and Traditional Healer, Dr. Sophie Thomas. She passed away on Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2010 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family.Thomas was said to be in her late 80's or early 90's. She had 15 children with her husband...
BUSINESS FEATURE: Invention brings success for Grand Forks business
When Mark Deverson made the decision to step away from his full-time employment and go it alone in a small business, he had no way of knowing that the economy would take a downturn at the same time. Now, two years later, he’s sure he made the right choice as contracts for his invention are coming in.About 10 years ago Deverson...
Composting expert comes to Grand Forks to share secrets
A composting expert is coming to Grand Forks for an all-day workshop! Hosted by the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society and the Boundary Organic Producers Association, Mario Lanthier with CropHealth Advising and Research out of Kelowna B.C. will present: Soil Biology to Improve Plant Health.Lanthier’s company...
Rv'ers join forces for fun - new chapter of Good Sam Club arrives in the Boundary
When Paul Pinard first decided to join the Good Sam Club he was interested in their discounts for camping with his recreation vehicle (RV). But as he looked further into the Club, he discovered that they have a lot to offer RV owners. After being a member for so many years now he’s been rewarded with a lifetime membership, ...
Chimney fire doused quickly by fire department
The Grand Forks Fire Department responded quickly to the call from a home owner at 4650 Hillview Road about a fire in their chimney this morning (Mar. 12). The owner of the house said that they noticed a noise in the chimney and saw a small fire which she attempted to douse. She placed the call "just in case." When trucks...
New snow not an invitation - avalanche warning high
The Canadian Avalanche Centre is issuing a special avalanche warning for the southern Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, the Kootenay-Boundary area, and the Southern Chilcotin Mountains. This warning is in effect for this coming weekend, Saturday March 13 and Sunday March 14. For a map of the affected areas, please go to:...
Aqulini squeaks in a proposal to meet deadline set by RDKB
After nearly a year of silence from Aquilini Renewable Energy, they have met the deadline of Mar. 11 set by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) by providing a detailed proposal for the development of a waste-to-energy plant at Christina Lake. Opponents of the plant, the group named Protect Christina Lake, say ...
Here's to the women of the Boundary
The senior’s hall at City Park was almost filled to capacity as 75 men and women shared coffee, juice and tasty pies while honouring women who are making significant contributions to the Boundary community. The fourth annual Outstanding Women of the Boundary Awards celebration, hosted by the Boundary Women’s Coalition, was ...
Growing seeds for food security in the Boundary
Food security has become an increasingly common topic in the news and in conversations over the last five years. Locally, people have gotten behind the new agriculture projects such as the community gardens, Kettle Valley Food Co-op and the Boundary Seed Bank. The Boundary Seed Bank is starting into its second year with hopes...
Program designed to help youth succeed at work
The fifth annual Boundary Youth Success Program is well under way with 10 new participants setting out to further their employability skills at Community Futures Boundary. Funded by Service Canada, the program is designed to assist youth ages 15-30 that face various barriers to employment.The 14-week course offers an array ...
