LETTER: Advertiser gone wild
To the Editor: Recycling is a way of life in this day and age, and I’m pleased to say that I make every effort to support the movement. For example, take the paper and flyers that is delivered to my door every week. I faithfully pick it up and walk it over to my recycling bin. Clean, and ecologically appropriate. Yes folks,...
Local cadet promoted
Grand Forks' Second Lieutenant (2nd Lieut.) Randy Frank, the Commanding Officer of 841 Boundary Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets was promoted from Officer Cadet (O/Cdt) to 2nd Lieut. At the time of his promotion, 2nd Lieut. Frank was in Trail with his squadron attending a multi-unit Leadership/Bush Weekend. With this...
LETTER: How to Move on?
Dear Editor, There seems to be a desperation in the minds of a few to “move on” with the water meter program, shake hands, smile, and carry on like nothing happened. Well, something did happen, and it has fractured this community. A small group of “we know what’s best for you” political types totally ignored a huge public...
Kootenay Conservation Projects receive Million Dollar boost
At the BC Wildlife Federation Convention held this weekend in Fernie, the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) announced it will provide over a million dollars to Kootenay fish & wildlife projects. The East Kootenay Grassland Ecosystem Restoration program was awarded the largest single grant in the region,...
Jumbo Glacier Resort project put on hold after being found in non-compliance with permit condition
Call it a major victory for opponents to a ski resort in the Jumbo Glacier area or just another bump in what has been a long road for the Glacier Resorts Ltd. Glacier Resorts Ltd has been told by the The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) to halt construction on two buildings until new safety conditions can be met in the...
Letter: SD 8 Chair deeply concerned about future of public education
To The Editor: The Honourable Peter Fassbender Minister of Education PO Box 9045, Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 Dear Minister Fassbender: As the Board of Education for School District #8 (Kootenay Lake), we are deeply concerned about the ramifications of Bill 11 on the future of public education in the Province of British...
LIBRARY MUSINGS: Summer reading club plans and poetry cafe
With all the sunny weather we’ve been having, it’s hard not to start thinking about summer. And once you start thinking about summer, you probably can’t help but get excited about the library’s annual Summer Reading Club – which will run from July 7 to August 21! This year, we’ll be hiring two coordinators (both should be...
Baker elected pres. of Boundary-Similkameen liberal riding
Grand Forks' Everett Baker was elected the new president of the BC Liberal Boundary -- Similkameen Riding Association, according to a press release shared with the Sentinel today. Baker is a Funeral Director in Grand Forks. ...
Boundary-Similkameen receives grants to support greener communities
The B.C. government has provided $27,325 to communities in the riding of Boundary-Similkameen in recognition of their commitment to support healthier, more sustainable communities. Receiving grants are: Grand Forks: $7,866 Keremeos: $883 Midway: $2,584 Oliver: $5,509 Osoyoos: $10,533 “This is a great example of the province...
NPD warn public of CRA scam making rounds
The Nelson Police Department and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) want to warn the public of telephone calls or emails making the rounds that claim to be from the CRA. Both organizations warn the public that this scam could result in identity and financial theft. “The email notifies the receiver that they are entitled to an ...
