Strong leadership needed for Boundary to be sustainable
Balancing self-reliance and resiliency with increasing the export economy of rural areas is the solution to creating a sustainable regional economy according to George Penford, rural innovation chair at Selkirk College. In an economy where more money comes to residents through the mail than through the mills, Penfold was clear...
LETTER: More chickens = more local food
Increased allowances for poultry producers will benefit the Boundary as local farmers raise more birds. The changes to these regulations came as a result of conversations between producers, processors and Meat Industry Enhancement Strategy (MIES) and the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board. They have changed the kilogram reference...
SPOTLIGHT FILMS: Award-winning Canadian film Incendies to show next week
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to the Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, and directed and co-written by Denis Villeneuve (Polytechnique), Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted...
Bruins' new board tackles search for new coach as first order of business
Eight new board members stepped up to manage the Grand Forks Border Bruins junior “B” hockey association at their annual general meeting Wednesday, Mar. 16. Michael Wirischagin took over the reins as president of the board as only three previous directors stood for re-election. Wirischagin, who also moonlights as the voice...
This one's a toss up when Cats meet Phantom Midget AAA semi final
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson Daily SportsSixteen points separated the two teams in the final regular season standings, but the last time the two teams met nothing was decided in 120 minutes of play.Which is why it’s anyone’s guess as to which team will come out on top when the Kootenay Wildcats travel to Pitt Meadows to face the...
Castlegar faces Osoyoos in Game one of the KIJHL Final Saturday
By The Nelson Daily SportsThe Castlegar Rebels face an uphill battle when the Kootenay Conference Champs meet the best from the Okanagan in the Osoyoos Coyotes in game one of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Final Saturday in the South Okanagan City.But the Rebels are ready for any challenge.Castlegar just...
Council defeats electrical rate hike
Electrical rate increases are on hold as Grand Forks city council defeated the proposed 13.9 percent hike Monday night. The rate increase was expected to be in effect on February billings to cover off increased costs from FortisBC. “The city has been advised that the wholesale electrical rate charged to the city by FortisBC...
Can rural B.C. succeed in the future?
Occasionally, and usually during elections, public discussion and media attention turns to the state of rural B.C. and the need for more resources to assist rural communities. While the simple acknowledgement that rural BC needs more assistance is generally well received by everyone interested in such matters, what is lacking...
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 ...
Youth graduate with success stories
It’s often difficult for young people to get a chance to explore job options and find the right career. It’s even harder for youth who may be at risk or have had difficulties in their early years. One program, offered by Community Futures Boundary, that gives these young people a giant step forward in their career path is the...
