Ground Hog predictors return with mixed results
An early end to winter 2014 depends on whom you believe. In Ontario, Wiarton Willie left the cozy den Sunday morning to see his shadow, which according to folk tradition signals another six weeks of winter for Canadians — this after an already punishing winter for Eastern Canada. However, further to the east in Nova Scotia,...
BHS has full house at annual luncheon
The Boundary Historical Society (BHS) held their annual luncheon Saturday in the basement of the Boundary Museum. Around 45 diners crowded into the room to enjoy soup and sandwiches at the social gathering. Typically, a speaker is invited to the BHS' luncheon, but this year the guests just enjoyed each other's company. We...
Drag races full speed ahead
Full story to follow Midway's snowmobile drag races were full stop today, despite a chill in the air. Spectators kept warm by fires as the snowmobiles raced down the track. The racing association sold a variety of warm goodies to keep spirits warm and raise funds for the organization. Just some items on their list included...
CONTEST: February 2014 -- Sponsored by K-9 Korner Grooming
Welcome to the ninth monthly contest hosted by the Boundary Sentinel. To participate, write a comment -- any PG comment -- in the comment boxes below. You'll need to set up an account if you don't already have one. Don't forget to make sure the account has a valid email address so we can notify you if you win! The winner...
LETTER: Reader feels despair over logging in Lynch Creek
Dear Editor Reading 'Logging in Lynch Creek North is underway' filled me with despair and anger. Dispair because Lynch Creek North is an important corridor for a threatened grizzly bear population and the road density in the area already far exceeds the level recommended by grizzly bear biologists. Five-hundred logging...
GF contest video rapidly gaining views
Grand Forks has it's first "viral" video. At least, it seems viral compared to the population of Grand Forks and how quickly it generated views. Local videographer Megan Kienas created the attached tourism video for the contest "Show Off Grand Forks" hosted by Les Johnson -- known for Grand Forks TV (GFTV). Kienas video is...
Logging in Lynch Creek North is underway
Logging started in Lynch Creek North on Jan. 9, after the Midway mill Vaagen Fibre Canada successfully bid on the project. The mill was the only bidder and was awarded the contract Jan. 8. The timing was right for the company because they had just finished a previous contract so they headed out to Lynch Creek the next day. ...
GF hosts open house to answer water metre questions
More than 100 residents came to the City of Grand Fork's informational open house, thirsty to learn more about the upcoming expansion of water metre to all residential homes in city limits. “On behalf of council and our staff, we’d like to say thank you to everyone who was able to attend. We were extremely pleased with the...
Fish virus found in Kootenay Lake Kokanee calls for action
A fatal fish virus has been detected in the Kootenay Lake Kokanee raised in the Meadow Creek and Redfish spawning channels. Infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNv) was found in 80 percent of spawning Kokanee in a routine check of the fish coming from the Meadow Creek spawning channel last fall. The virus has also been...
Boundary Dog Sled Races day one
Updated with full story: With beautiful weather, plenty of competitors and hundreds of spectators, the Boundary Dog Sled Classics can only be deemed a success. The Boundary Dog Sled races were a sprint-edition this year compared to the long-distance races held in previous years. This allowed spectators to watch almost the...
