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Rep. Heather Scott: Immigration, Sled Dogs, & Slot Machines!

Week 7 of the 2017 Legislative Session has been the busiest yet! Floor Sessions have been starting earlier than usual in order to have enough time to vote on all the bills and conduct our regular business.

Do You Remember: Fire Equipment

The Firemen in this picture were receiving a new piece of equipment. Do you know who the men are?

Three Badgers Place at State

NAMPA — The Bonners Ferry Badgers wrestling squad had a big turn around the last two weeks of the season and sent nine boys to the State Championships.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

IFG's Moyie Mill has long history in region

MOYIE SPRINGS – On the far east end of Boundary County, situated above the confluence of the Kootenai and the Moyie rivers, the Idaho Forest Group Moyie Springs Mill has provided a source of income for families in the timber industry in one form or another for almost a century.

Curley Creek home destroyed by fire

BONNERS FERRY — A home located at 500 Curley Creek Road was destroyed almost entirely by fire on Feb. 1.

Nine Badger wrestlers are headed to state

RATHDRUM — The Bonners Ferry wrestling squad shined at the 3A district tournament that took place at Lakeland High School last Saturday, Feb. 18. The team, which has struggled to score well in the past few weeks, finished in third place overall.

Youth spring wrestling league to begin next week

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club (BFWC) reminds young wrestlers that the youth spring wrestling league will begin in March.

Harold George Vandenberg

Harold George Vandenberg, 70, died Feb. 8, in New Albany, Ill. Born August 17, 1946 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Marvin and Irene (Schuon) Vandenberg, Sr. A complete obituary listing memorial service information will be published at a later date.

KVRI looks at past restoration projects, plans for the future

BONNERS FERRY — The Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative (KVRI) convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 13. One of the highlights from Monday night’s meeting was a presentation by Forester Kevin Knauth focusing on the CFLRP program that the Forest Service and the KVRI is currently implementing.

Farm to Market Grains: your local, homegrown flour source

Flour is one of the primary staples of a well-stocked kitchen, and there are a handful of industrial mills with recognizable names that produce the majority of the flour available in the United States: Gold Medal, King Arthur and Pilsbury, to name a few. There are also, however, a few small-scale, family-run mills producing quality, whole grain flour around the country, and one of them is located right here in Boundary County less than five miles from the Canadian Border.

Watermelon Days

Wouldn’t a bit of sunshine and watermelon be good just about now? Well, here is a piece of melon, big enough to feed the town! Can you identify who made the float? Who the lovely ladies are? What event this was for? If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.

Hospital designated Level IV Trauma Center

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary Community Hospital has been designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the State of Idaho. The designation for the Hospital is part of the Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency System (TSE) and is reserved for Hospitals that meet the stringent criteria established by the State as part of the statewide TSE system of care that includes three of the top five causes of death in Idaho: trauma, stroke, and heart attack. Emergency Department Director, Dr. Stu Willis with Gina Gallette, RN have been spearheading the effort at Boundary Community Hospital.

News update from Boundary County Emergency Management

The snow storm is over, the roads are getting better, and slowly members of our community are digging out.

Idaho's 2017 & 2018 big game season proposals available online

Idaho Fish and Game’s proposed changes for the 2017 & 2018 big game hunting seasons are available online for public review and comment.

Just another day

This should be a memorable site to many in the area.

Quick Macaroni and Beef

Are you someone who likes hamburger helper or just a quick meal? Here is one you don’t need a package for. I use tarragon, but you can use any herb that you like. It is a quick meal for those in a hurry or those who don’t to cook. Just add a nice green salad.