The hiking and biking trail network on Midway Mountain has been expanded upon thanks to local efforts from impassioned residents … More
Category: DISTRICT NOTES
Cold, Dry Weather Arrives in Boundary Country in Late October
After enjoying an extended summer, autumn temperatures are arriving in the second half of October. Boundary Country can now expect … More
Douglas McMynn Regains Seat as Mayor of Midway
Martin Fromme was elected Mayor of Midway in 2018, narrowly defeating Douglas McMynn by 15 votes. In an October 2022 … More
FireSmart Launches Ember the Fox, British Columbia’s New Smokey Bear
Smokey Bear was born on August 9, 1944, when the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council agreed on a … More
Record Number of Reservations at BC Parks This Year, Data Shows
A record number of people made reservations for campsites, day-use passes, backcountry permits, cabins and picnic shelters in provincial parks … More
Crews Respond to Wildfire in Gilpin Grasslands with Direct Attack
The BC Wildfire Service responded over Thanksgiving weekend to a wildfire in the Gilpin Grasslands, a Provincial Park located between … More
October Weather Forecast in Boundary Country Calls for Sunny Autumn
Following a warm and dry September, autumn in Boundary Country is off to a pleasant start with ample sun and … More
Remaining Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Lift in BC
Most of Canada’s remaining travel restrictions—including requirements for wearing masks on aircraft, testing and quarantine, and compulsory use of the … More
Free Transit in Boundary Country on Election Day This October
General local elections in B.C. are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. Thus this year the big … More
Kaslo to Host Inaugural Kootenay Mushroom Festival in October
A new event has sprouted up in the Kootenay-Boundary region of British Columbia. The inaugural Kootenay Mushroom Festival takes place … More
Local Muralist Archer Beautifies Grand Forks Courthouse with Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Grand Forks may have been the first city in the world to have an officially commissioned mural honouring the passing … More
Boundary Country Communities Still Feel Unprepared for Floods, Union Warns
In the spring of 2018, river flooding in the Grand Forks area spurred the evacuation of nearly 3,000 residents within … More
Forest Enhancement Society Invests $1 Million into Wildfire Protection for West Kootenay Community
Work is underway to enhance forest resilience in an effort to protect against the effects of wildfire in the western … More
Fall Fair to Celebrate 75th Diamond Jubilee in Rock Creek After Two-Year Absence
Last November, the Rock Creek and Boundary Fair Association held its annual general meeting. At the meeting, it was decided … More
Kootenay Region Takes Steps Toward Technology Ecosystem
When we think of technology in BC, we think of Vancouver. No shame there—the city is home to a world-class … More
Campfires Allowed Again in Boundary Country, BC Wildfire Service Says
Effective immediately, campfires are now allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre and Kamloops Fire Centre regions of British Columbia, which … More
Vehicle Thieves Face Justice in Boundary Country Following Multiple Police Hunts
It may not the the brightest idea to steal a motor vehicle in Boundary Country. Royal Canadian Mounted Police in … More
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Acquires Riverside Centre in Rock Creek
The Riverside Centre & Visitor Information Centre on Highway 3 is under new—public—ownership. Residents, businesses, and visitors in the West … More
BC Organizations Advancing Food Technology in Boundary Country and Beyond
British Columbia is renowned for its work in sustainability across sectors. One of the most important areas to manage efficiency … More
Boundary Country Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Praised as ‘Model of Collaboration’
West Boundary Community Forest has completed a project at a recreational area adjacent to Jewel Lake following $250,000 in funding … More
