Jewel Lake Provincial Park opens for the 2026 season on May 14, running through September 21. The park is located … More
Category: DISTRICT NOTES
What Was Popular to Read This Winter
With spring in full swing, we take a brief moment to reflect on the most-read content over the wintertime. In … More
Boundary Creek Campground Opens May 7
Boundary Creek Provincial Campground opens for the 2026 season on May 7, running through September 21. The 16-site campground, situated … More
Gladstone Provincial Park Opens April 30 at Christina Lake
Gladstone Provincial Park’s Texas Creek Campground opens for the 2026 season on April 30, running through September 27. The park … More
Hammy’s to Host Official Grand Opening Next Week
The official grand opening of Midway’s new grocery market is slated for April 29th. McMynn’s Family Foods recently closed a … More
Owner of Country Suds Dog Grooming in Greenwood Retires
The only dog groomer in Greenwood is shuttering. After nearly a decade in business, Country Suds Dog Grooming has officially … More
Kettle River Recreation Area Opens April 23
The Kettle River Recreation Area near Rock Creek opens for the 2026 season on April 23, with full operations underway … More
Boundary Country Campgrounds Ready to Open
Provincial campgrounds across Boundary Country are set to open through April and May. Here is the full schedule for the … More
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 Concrete to Demo Innovation
Calgary-based technology startup-to-watch CURA Climate has signed an agreement with Grand Forks Concrete to deploy a pilot‑scale demonstration plant and first‑of‑kind commercial facility … 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.
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
