Forest thinning field day

The Universidy of Idaho Extension will host a forest thinning and pruning field day on Saturday, Oct. 22. Co-sponsored by the University and the Idaho Department of Lands, the program will teach how to properly thin a forest, and how doing so can promote growth while helping combat disease and fire.

County on the path to recovery

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Commissioners held a special meeting with city and county officials last Friday and again Monday morning to discuss damage control in the midst of the county’s recent state of emergency.

Public Service Announcements from the City

As the 2018 busy season winds up, the City will begin with a number of projects. The City, in an effort to provide the public with updates on city business and city projects, briefly summarizes those efforts in this public service announcement. The public is encouraged to contact the City if you desire more information about a particular project or update.

Crazy Dayz promotion supports local businesses

BONNERS FERRY — During the Kootenai River Days celebrations, local businesses teamed up for Crazy Dayz. Each place had sales and other incentives to bring customers into their business and see all they had to offer.

Road storage compliance project eyed

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is proposing the Grouse Bear Management Unit Compliance Project in order to comply with the Grizzly Bear Access Amendment adopted in 2011. The compliance project would affect an area near McArthur Lake east of Highway 95 and northwest of Lunch Peak known as the Grouse Bear Management Unit.

Best of nomination period now open

The Best of Boundary County 2023 nomination period opens today and this is your chance to nominate worthy businesses across a plethora of categories.

When home, business is added to parcel, address needs reported

With Boundary County’s new addressing system in place, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Community Calendar

Coming Events:

BFHS soccer meeting scheduled for July 12

The Bonners Ferry Boys High School Soccer program will be having their preseason meeting on Tuesday July 12 at 6 p.m. Location BFHS soccer field. Questions call Coach Wilkerson at 208 946.6150.

Spotlight on 2017 DYW winner Hannah Sims

BONNERS FERRY — On the evening of April 29, Hannah Sims became the 2017-2018 Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry. She also won the Self Expression category, as well as being one of the winners of the Scholastics category. Her sponsor was Chapter AP, P.E.O.

Supporting Idaho crime victims

The Senate recently unanimously passed legislation important for exacting justice and helping crime victims in Idaho and across the country. S. 499 would reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act, which has provided Idaho law enforcement agencies with resources to complete forensic analyses of DNA from crime scenes and untested rape kits. I have been a longtime supporter of this important legislation that supports prompt and thorough forensic investigations to bring perpetrators of crime to justice.

Ron Smith is running for reelection

Ron Smith is running for reelection for his seat on the Bonners Ferry City Council.

Legals for May, 14 2020

Priest River Rotary donates to local Head Start

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

Sdpt. educator to take BFHS football coach helm

SANDPOINT — Feeling like he was ready to be a head football coach, former Sandpoint defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Casey McLaughlin was named the new head football coach at Bonners Ferry High School on Monday.

Football coach stands to lose job?

More than 40 people attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting in support of Bonners Ferry High School Football Coach Ed DePriest.

Breakfast Out Benefits Head Start

COEUR d'ALENE — Friends of Head Start is inviting the public to breakfast to help children in the five northern counties benefit from early education.

Saving energy at the city

The City of Bonners Ferry generates about 30 percent of its energy needs at its hydroelectric dam on the Moyie River, and purchases the remainder from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).

Jennifer King Memorial Application Scholarship

BOISE – For the fourth consecutive year, the Idaho State Bar Diversity Section’s Love the Law! program will begin accepting applications for the Jennifer King Memorial Application Scholarship on Monday, April 3, 2017.

4-H showing at fair deadline Jan. 10

Individuals can enroll any time for 4-H, but in order to exhibit at fair and fully participate in all the yearly activities and events students must be enrolled by Jan. 10.