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COMMENT: Larson on life as an MLA; Christmas wishes

I am often asked the question, "How do you like Victoria?" Well, Victoria is a beautiful city and I enjoy my time there, but MLAs have a range of responsibilities that also bring us to different regions of the province. As a member of two parliamentary committees, I attend meetings with MLAs from both parties. In addition to...

Bruins lost a tough battle against the Leafs, Nov. 23

Nov. 23rd's hockey game between the Grand Fork's Border Bruins and the Nelson Leafs filled the stands with cheering fans to watch a game full of power plays and energy. Despite the Bruins making methodical plays the Leafs kept fighting back, finishing with a 6-3 win over the Bruins. The audience didn't have to wait long to ...

War of words continues in FortisBC lockout, union says company saving $7 Million in wages

The war of word continues to be exchanged between the two sides in the labour dispute at FortisBC. The locked out International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 213 said in press release FortisBC has saved $7 Million from not paying wages and should not be granted an increase to raise rates by the BC Utilities Commission. ...

CONTEST: December 2013 -- Trust in Nature tea and Hardy Mountain coffee

Welcome to the seventh 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...

"Socks and Shoes" gets their soul on for local audiences

Singer-songerwriters Samantha Scott and Scott Dunbar came to Grand Forks this week to entertain local indie music lovers. The duo, known as "Socks and Shoes," performed at private venues in Grand Forks but also serenaded the public while they were in the region.  Video courtesy of Megan Kienas.  You can purchase a recording...

Three Okanagan CUPE unions issue 72-hour strike notice

As if Monday's meeting SD8 Board of Education at 6:30 p.m. in the Nelson Board Room of the Kootenay Lake School Board wasn't important enough, trustee decisions may be even more concerning to parents of students in District 8 after a decision by three CUPE locals in the Okanagan to issue 72-hour strike notice. Potential job...

Gallery 2 inspires a vintage Christmas

The elegant crowd at Gallery 2's 22nd annual Wine Tasting were transported back in time thanks to the nostalgic Christmas cards glittering down at them and the abundance of retro comfort foods that enticed them into every room of the Old Court House building on Saturday 23rd November. Each guest was welcomed with a program ...

UPDATE: No new information a week after sketch released

RCMP have no additional information a week after a sketch was released to the public in the November 13 robbery of the Shopper’s Simply Pharmacy Castlegar, formerly Paragon Pharmacy, in the Sunflower City. The suspect, described as early 20's, approximately 5'8", slim build wearing a dark blue/grey jacket, entered the pharmacy...

MAAP is officially on the map

The Multi-Agency Accommodation Project (MAAP) opened their doors on Saturday for the official grand opening. MAAP is a unique project that combines three local non-profits: Habitat for Humanity, Whispers of Hope and the Boundary Emergency and Transitional Housing Society (BETHS). The grand opening included two ribbong cutting...

GFFR members awarded for years in service

Five of Grand Forks Fire Rescue’s longest serving members were recognized at the City of Grand Fork’s regular council meeting last night. Mayor Brian Taylor awarded Dean Gourlie and John Feenstra with the Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. This award is given to members with 20 years of service. One...

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