Anarchist Mountain Responds to Wildfire West of Rock Creek

A wildfire has been reported on Anarchist Mountain’s Raven Hill Road. The Anarchist Mountain Fire Department has been dispatched to … More

Aerial Attacks Battle Wildland Fire Near Midway

Midway Fire Rescue today confirmed a wildland fire between Midway and Curlew, Washington. A “number of aerial attacks” have been … More

B.C. Offers Free Thermostats to Help Residents Save on Energy

BC Hydro’s Power Smart 2.0 plan is a $1-billion, three-year investment designed to help people save energy and lower bills. As part … More

DMG Blockchain Solutions Supports Local Startups

DMG Blockchain Solutions recently unveiled multiple investments. The B.C.-based company, which operates a bitcoin mining and AI data centre in Christina … More

Grand Forks Officially Completes Flood Mitigation Program

The Grand Forks Flood Mitigation Program has officially completed, the Province of British Columbia concluded this month. Launched in response … More

Greenwood to Celebrate 129th Birthday at Lions Park

Officially incorporated as a city on July 12, 1897, Greenwood became Boundary Country’s initial “hub” following construction of the BC … More

Sushi Dream Officially Opens in Greenwood

In June, we reported that a Japanese restaurant was coming to Greenwood. Sushi Dream, whose menu can be viewed here, … More

Grand Forks Advances Water Reservoir Upgrade for City

The City of Grand Forks announced this week that it has completed initial construction work on a new East Zone … More

Christina Lake Data Centre Signs First Customer

The data centre in Christina Lake has its first customer. Seeking to diversify revenues, DMG Blockchain Solutions this week confirmed … More

Telus Building Fibre-Optic Network for Rock Creek, Kettle Valley Area

A 2022 collaboration between the federal government and the government of British Columbia continues to equip households throughout the province … More

‘Tech Edge’ Project to Support AI Adoption in Kootenays

This month, the Kootenay Association of Science and Technology garnered provincial funding for a tech-forward initiative. British Columbia is providing $100,000 to … More

Grand Forks Restaurants Update Menus with Dozens of New Items

This month, iconic local restaurants Grand Forks Station Pub, The Wooden Spoon, and The Bar + Kitchen revealed new menus … More

Sushi Restaurant to Open in Greenwood

A new Japanese restaurant is coming to Greenwood. Taking over the former Hell’s Bells Restaurant location, which sat unoccupied and … More

Minimum Wage Rises in B.C.

As of Monday, June 1, the general minimum wage in British Columbia will rise to $18.25 an hour. The increase … More

Jewel Lake Provincial Park Opens May 14

Jewel Lake Provincial Park opens for the 2026 season on May 14, running through September 21. The park is located … More

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.