Province gives $30,000 to control invasive species in Boundary
The provincial government is providing $32,800 to the Boundary Invasive Species Society to help control the spread of invasive plants, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson announced today. This is one of 29 grants, totalling $1,702,000, that are being distributed province-wide to local governments, regional invasive species...
Assessment shows Jumbo resort foundations put down in dangerous avalanche path
The Jumbo Glacier Resort Municipality (JGRM) was dealt a blow recently when an avalanche assessment ordered by the provincial Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) revealed building foundations laid down last fall were placed in a dangerous avalanche path. The EAO ordered the avalanche assessment in late 2014 after it was...
LETTER: Fumigation at city hall
It is spring after all, that time of year when winter’s fermenting manure piles start letting off steam. One is forever amazed at the accumulations in the bull pen. And so, after a winter of ruminations at Grand Forks City Hall, we are finally getting the first wisps of the Chief Administrative Officer Doug Allin emanations...
BETHS saddened by delays
The Boundary Emergency and Transition Housing Society (BETHS) is extremely disappointed with the City of Grand Forks council’s delay in making a decision on the extension of the lease for the site of the Multi Agency Accommodation Project (MAAP) facility. MAAP partners (Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC, Whispers of Hope...
Boundary Women's Coalition receives $20,000
The Boundary Women’s Coalition has received funding from the province’s civil forfeiture program towards its Youth Crime Prevention project. “Reducing instances of sexual exploitation and providing support for victims is a critically important service,” Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson said. “By providing these services,...
V-Day -- Vagina Monologues back in Oliver/Osoyoos
V-Day Oliver-Osoyoos volunteers have been working tirelessly once again to campaign against gender based violence. As we near the end of our 2015 campaign, I would encourage all of you to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this movement. The V-Day organization, founded by Eve Ensler has benefited countless women...
Responsible mule deer management today demands Limited Entry Hunting
The BC Wildlife Federation certainly has been successful in advertising their grievances with the BC Liberal Government increasing Limited Entry Hunting permits to outfitters that are for small populations of animals that for conservation reasons the harvest has to be controlled. The BC Wildlife Federation article in the Grand...
Habitat for Humanity withdraws from MAAP project
Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC regrets to announce that it will no longer be involved with the Multi Agency Accommodation Project (MAAP). Grand Forks City Council`s decision to further delay their support has resulted in the collapse of the project funding. Their decision at the March 23rd Council meeting has meant that ...
LETTERS in support of MAPP
Editor's note: The Boundary Sentinel has been sent multiple Letters in support of the MAPP project. They've been compiled here, so reader's can see them all at once. Any new letters supporting this project will be added to the top of this page in the order they are submitted. ***** Re: Letter of Support for MAAP Dear Mayor...
COMMENT: Linda Larson talks road construction, tourism, budget and sports
With spring comes road construction and I’m pleased to see the walkway on Lakehill Road in Kaleden underway. While many great people in the community have supported the project, I want to personally thank volunteer Kim Dennis for all her help and collaboration in getting this project to the top of the list for the Ministry ...
