Grand Forks may have been the first city in the world to have an officially commissioned mural honouring the passing … More
Category: DISTRICT NOTES
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
BC Aims Tech at Food Economy Resilience Around Boundary Country
The Province of British Columbia is using localized technology to gain intelligence on how insect populations impact tree-growing key regions. … More
