Provincial campgrounds across Boundary Country are set to open through April and May. Here is the full schedule for the … More
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Hydro Rates, Alcohol Tax Up
A handful of rate and fee changes take effect April 1 in British Columbia, with BC Hydro leading the list. … More
Grand Forks Seeks to Bolster Municipal Water Supply
The City of Grand Forks is searching for a sixth municipal well to supply water to a growing population. ISL … More
Province Mobilizes Largest Operation Yet for 2026 Wildfire Season
The BC Wildfire Service is entering the 2026 fire season with its largest operational footprint to date, as Environment Canada forecasts one of the hottest years on record.
Weekly Spotlight: Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery in Greenwood
Situated at the base of an iconic heritage building, the venerable Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery on Highway 3 has … More
RDKB Seeks Public Input on Waste Plan
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is asking residents across Boundary Country to weigh in on a major update to how the region manages its waste, with a survey deadline of April 5.
Boundary Country Snowpack Below Normal
The Boundary region is tracking at 74% of normal snowpack as of mid-March, below the provincial average of 91%. BC … More
Spring Seed Exchange at Grand Forks Learning Garden
The annual spring seed exchange returns to the Grand Forks Learning Garden this Saturday, March 21. The event runs from … More
McMynn’s Family Foods Sells After 114 Years
McMynn’s Family Foods, a Midway grocery institution spanning more than a century, has announced it is selling to Hammy’s.
With Limited Resources, Grand Forks Public Library Reduces Services
The Grand Forks & District Public Library is reducing services in response to insufficient public funding. “This year’s funding from … More
New Classes Launch at Future Glory Combat Sports
Boundary Country’s only mixed martial arts gym is expanding its offerings in 2026. Future Glory Combat Sports, located at 4th … More
‘Guns & Hoses’ Returns to Midway in February
A hockey game between fierce rivals is set to unfold in the village of Midway. The annual “Guns & Hoses” … More
Snowpack Levels Above Normal in Boundary Country
Despite unseasonal warmth, current snowpack levels in Boundary Country are just fine, according to recent data from The River Forecast … More
RDKB Adopts ‘Proactive, Science-Based Approach to Wildfire Risk Reduction’
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary this month announced “a significant step forward in our wildfire risk reduction strategy.” Noting that … More
Spyce Adds More Grand Forks Restaurants to Delivery Platform
In May, we reported on the launch of Spyce, a food delivery service, in Boundary Country. Spyce Delivery launched out of … More
Greenwood Selling Historic West Kootenay Power Building
The historic West Kootenay Power building in Greenwood is to be sold, the City Council concluded this month. The local … More
Rock Creek Fall Fair Another Success with Biggest Fundraiser Yet
On September 13 and 14, the Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Association celebrated its 80th year with the theme: “Flannel … More
Donegal Wilson Unhappy with Province’s Lack of Trail Stewardship
The Midway Advance recently reported on Japanese automaker Toyota deepening its support of the 29,000-kilometre Trans Canada Trail with a … More
Mile Zero Motel Without a Restaurant as The Crossing Closes
Residents of Boundary Country were this summer pleased to learn that Greenwood icon Mama’s Grill would return to feed the … More
Toyota Supports Trans Canada Trail with $750K Fund
Toyota Canada expanded its partnership with the Trans Canada Trail. Now the trail’s exclusive automotive partner, the Japanese motor vehicle maker … More
