One step closer to local food security
How close are meat producers to having a working mobile abattoir in the Boundary region? In January 2011 Boundary meat producers met with government representatives to discuss the future of the meat industry in the Boundary. At this meeting livestock producers said their number one priority was a licensed mobile abattoir,...
BUSINESS FEATURE: Ron Wyers rides the current in the air and on land
Ron Wyers loves to fly -- the freedom to travel, the speed of getting places and for the pure thrill of floating above it all. But what is even better about Wyers is his business sense. Wyers, 64, has been building, maintaining and modifying aircraft out of his Grand Forks shop, Western Aviation, since 2001. Western Aviation...
New employment options will launch in 2012
A new provincial employment program will launch in April of 2012 and Community Futures Boundary will head the services across the region. In February 2010, the Ministry of Social Development tendered the contract to deliver the new Employment Program of British Columbia. This new program will replace ten existing provincial...
Credit union launches new product
Grand Forks Credit Union (GFCU) announced that Qtrade Financial Group (Qtrade) is their new partner for comprehensive wealth management services, including mutual fund dealer and online brokerage services. The official transition of their mutual fund dealer took place December 1, 2011. Online brokerage services will be...
Greenwood Gold sale completed
Huakan International Mining Inc. reports that it has closed the sale of its 100 percent interest in the Greenwood Gold Project, located near Greenwood, British Columbia, to Gold Crown LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary, AMT Industries Canada Inc. (together, the "Purchasers").The Greenwood Gold Project is comprised of the 200...
Workshop gives local farmers new ideas
A one day workshop on the opportunities surrounding a new-to-Canada crop - Haskap berries - gave farmers in the Grand Forks area insight into a potential new market.Curtis Braaten, of Haskap Central in Saskatchewan, gave the presentation that attracted the attention of the Parliamentary Secretary of B.C., MLA John Les who...
Business recognized during small business week
Your Dollar Store and More, run by Chris-Anne and Lawrence Gilmore, was named Business of the Year at last week’s business awards. With a surprising turnout of over 150 people, Community Futures Boundary (CFB) hosted their annual business awards ceremony last week recognizing people’s choice businesses along with businesses...
Healthy flocks for healthy meals
Do you own a few pet chickens or other feathered friends or raise ninety-nine chickens for egg production? Maybe you are just thinking of acquiring fowl in the future.The BC Ministry of Agriculture, Growing Forward - a federal, provincial and territorial initiave - the Regional District of the Kootenay Boundary and Area D...
BUSINESS FEATURE: Food, ice cream, and antiques all in one at the Ol' Swimming Hole
Just in time for the long awaited summer sun, this Grand Forks staple has re-opened not a moment too soon. Beat the heat with a slushie in the shade, a dip into the Kettle River or enjoy barbequed lunches before a viewing of antique collectibles. With options for everyone, The Olde Swimmin’ Hole is well worth the trip to 9 ...
E-course provides ways to deal with workplace stress
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a new e-course to provide workers, supervisors and managers with tools needed to prevent, eliminate and reduce workplace stress.“Work stress has a high cost for individuals, organizations, and for society. It can harm workers' psychological and...
