LETTER: IHA responds to criticism on seniors care beds
Dear Editor;I wanted to correct some possible misconceptions in the community about interim beds for Grand Forks while 40 new permanent beds are being built for area seniors.To address the immediate need for additional residential beds, Interior Health will be converting existing rooms at Boundary Hospital to accommodate nine...
Crowd calls for troops to come home
A group of 25 picked up momentum as they marched through Grand Forks calling for peace on Saturday then rallied with speeches, and music. Calling on the federal government to withdraw from international wars, the Boundary Peace Initiative (BPI) group attracted a crowd of about 50 people in front of the Source and Retro Betty’s...
Dr. Katz speaks out against violence
At some point during their lifetime, about one in four women in B.C. experience violence at the hands of someone that they know. In Canada, every 15 seconds a woman is battered by someone she loves and trusts. Domestic violence profoundly affects individuals, families and communities. Together with community partners, non-profit...
Stop the grasslands war: co-operation is the key
Collaboration was the message of a forum discussion about the ecosystems of the Boundary region. In bringing together people on opposing sides of environmental issues in the area to talk and listen, Granby Wilderness Society (GWS) is setting the tone for the work they hope to accomplish in the future. Speakers from B.C....
BUSINESS FEATURE: Christina Lake Village gets a facelift
As you drive through the resort community of Christina Lake you may have noticed the makeover taking place at the mall as you approach from the west. A couple from Lumby are responsible for the new look and feel of the cluster of services. Reporter Anisah Madden went to find out just what the future holds. Current predictions...
Does the Kettle River range need to be resuscitated?
Administering ER to the Kettle – Granby River habitat may be exactly what the area needs. ER, or eco-system restoration, will be the topic of an upcoming forum in Grand Forks. ER is the return of a damaged ecological system to a stable, healthy, and sustainable state, often together with associated ecosystem services. To ...
Funding cuts hit Success by Six programs across the region
It’s a made-in-B.C. program that directly helps parents and kids – by offering a range of worthwhile programs such as early learning and literacy, nutrition, children’s play, outreach programs, parenting skills development, and cultural programs to enhance the lives of young children and their families. Last week the B.C....
Engaging entrepreneur and philanthropist to speak in Grand Forks
So what is Leadership? What is Staying Power? Yes, it’s certainly big vision and adaptability, but it’s also paying attention to the small moment’s one person at a time. Or so it goes according to Mr. Gus Whalen, CEO of the Warren Featherbone Company. Mr. Whalen is a testament to staying power as the leader of his family...
Sixteen Boundary women receive recognition
The Boundary region joined the global platform celebrating International Women’s Day on Tuesday. The soiree recognizing outstanding women of the Boundary, hosted by the Boundary Women’s Coalition, was one of thousands of celebrations held across the world. Performer and social activist, Annie Lennox, led a mass march across...
Ministry staff are keeping an eye on the Kettle River
The need for monitoring and controlling future water flows in the Kettle River is no longer a question with 582 water licences along the river and repeated annual low flow levels. The Kettle is the number one endangered river in B.C. and government staff are more than aware of the challenges for both water quality and fish ...
