Jewel Lake Provincial Park opens for the 2026 season on May 14, running through September 21. The park is located … More
Tag: Outdoor Recreation
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
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
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
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
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
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
Construction on Greenwood Pool Officially Underway
The public pool in Greenwood is over 50 years old. It closed this year following a long list of issues, … More
From Rock Creek to the Rockies: Canada Invests in Southern Interior Tourism
Tourism in British Columbia is a revenue generator for the province to the tune of more than $13 billion per … More
Golden Gate Erected at Midway Disc Golf & Recreation Area
In 2022, the Midway Advance reported on plans from the Village to collaborate with West Boundary Community Forest on a local … More
Is Canada Being Invaded?
Since the 1970s, Statistics Canada has regularly published population projections for the country. At the turn of the century, Canada’s … More
As Travel Season Gains Steam, B.C. Urges Preparation and Awareness
Residents and travellers are asked to plan ahead and be FireSmart this Victoria Day long weekend. “This time of year, … More
WBCF to Build Disc Golf Course in Midway by Summer
Midway is moving forward with plans to establish a disc golf course in the village. “West Boundary Community Forest is … More
The Wonder of Winter at Big White
Two thousand metres above sea level, at the northwestern edge of Boundary Country, lies Big White—the region’s most popular winter … More
Midway Village Completes Construction of Spray Park Ahead of Summer
Last year, the Advance reported on upgrades the Village of Midway will see to its parks infrastructure. Securing capital in 2023 to … More
As Provincial Politics Continue to Falter, British Columbians Demand Better
Ladies and gentlemen of British Columbia, let’s step back and take a moment to examine the curious state of our … More
Hunting Gains Ground in B.C. as Canadians Seek Food Security
Canada is not the stable bulwark of decades past. Our immigration is out of control. Much of the government appears … More
Midway Spray Park Construction ‘Well Under Way,’ Village Says
Earlier this year the Advance reported on upgrades the Village of Midway will see to its parks infrastructure this year. … More
Lind Creek Dam Removal to Restore Fish Habitat in Greenwood
Say goodbye to a dam in Greenwood, and hello to a fish habitat. Residents of Canada’s Smallest City will have … More
Do You Have Something to Say About BC?
The Midway Advance forever holds a place in Boundary Country history. It was the gold-rush settlement’s original journal of record. An issue … More
Why Does Boundary Country Have Great Weather?
In Canada, the weather is a constant topic of discussion. We love to complain about the weather, mostly, and for … More
The Call of Conkle: A Legacy of Mystery
The man behind Conkle Lake carries about him an aura of mystery. Not the man behind the lake itself—that was … More
Homecoming Summerfest to Light Up Christina Lake
As summer reveals its golden glow across Boundary Country, Christina Lake welcomes one and all to its annual Homecoming Summer … More
150 Players to Compete in Boundary Country Pickleball Tournament
Like disc golf, pickleball is an all-ages sport that has gained popularity in Boundary Country over the past several years. … More
Flood Threat Recedes in Boundary Country
Throughout May rose concerns that rapid snowmelt from a snowy winter and sudden unseasonal heat could trigger flooding—sporadic bouts of … More
Where to Paddle in Boundary Country
Paddling is an accessible, versatile way to interact with Boundary Country’s beautiful lakes. It’s a great way to stay cool on … More
