Bonners Ferry wrestlers compete at national duals

BONNERS FERRY — On June 11-15 the 2019 U16/cadet USA National dual tournament was held in Spokane, Wash. The USA National team Idaho had two teams competing with seven wrestlers representing Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club. Those representatives were Eli Richards, Andrew Sandelin, Jake Summerfield, Isaiah Shottanana, Kyle Smith, Evan Barajas and Jackson Rickter.

Kootenai River Run adds team category

Gather together five friends to participate in the new team category of the Kootenai River Run 5K this year. Team winners will be determined by the combined times of the five team members. Declare your team affiliation on race day, Saturday, July 1.

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2022 in community sports

2022 was a big year in community sports as activities and competitions returned after being postponed due to COVID-19.

Wrestlers clean up at freestyle tournament

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club had a strong day at the USA Idaho State Greco/freestyle tournament, bringing home 22 out of 24 possible medals.

USMCA implementation is disheartening to see

The headline on Page 4 of Western AG on Thursday, July 9, 2020, was indeed disheartening. It read “AG organizations applaud the implementation of the USMCA.”

Invernon shines at international wrestling competition

Already boasting two Idaho state championships and several national All-American honors, Bonners Ferry junior wrestler Blaine Invernon accomplished something earlier this month that moves straight to the top of his ever-growing résumé.

Idaho tops list for inbound migration

Idaho had the highest percentage of inbound migration among states experiencing more than 250 moves with United Van Lines for the second consecutive year.

Farmers Market top 100 in country

Not often does Bonners Ferry make a nationwide top 100 list. The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market was recently recognized by The Daily Meal as the 94th best farmer’s market in the nation.

North Idaho adult hockey team wins USA Hockey National Championship

Team members said it was a decisive and dominant victory, and that it is believed to be the first hockey national championship of its kind to be bestowed upon Sandpoint.

North Idaho adult hockey team wins USA Hockey National Championship

Team members said it was a decisive and dominant victory, and that it is believed to be the first hockey national championship of its kind to be bestowed upon Sandpoint.

BF Wrestling Club returns for fall season

The Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club returns and is taking sign up for the North Idaho Wrestling League Fall Season.

Eli Richards brings home awards

Bonners Ferry’s Eli Richards participated at the USA Western States Wrestling Championships in Pocatello on June 20-22.

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club

The Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club invites all, 4 Years thru Junior High age kids to join on Monday, October 2, at 5:30 p.m. Signups will be at the Bonners Ferry High School Library. New members need a copy of their Birth Certificate (club needs to verify & have Proof of Age). Cost is $30 for Folkstyle USA Membership and Club Fees.

Celebrate diversity, promote human rights: National Hispanic Heritage Month

In 1988, Congress authorized presidents to proclaim annually the period from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. President Ronald Reagan signed the legislation, and his successor, President George H.W. Bush, confirmed that “the rich ethnic heritage of Hispanic Americans gives us cause to celebrate it as a proud and colorful portion of our Nation’s heritage.”

Adam Hall to coach at 2018 U23 World Championships

His goal was to wrestle on a World Championship team. When former Badger and Boise State University 2X All-American Adam Hall made the USA Wrestling University World Team in 2016, he thought his dreams had come true. However, when violence erupted in Turkey, the U.S. State Department canceled the trip, and Hall was never able to compete.

Best of Boundary County 2019 voting is underway

Voting has begun to discover what readers believe are the best businesses of Boundary County.

County awarded $7,759, shelter grant

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County was recently awarded a $7,759 federal grant to assist with emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

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.

Regehr and Therrien compete at Helltown Throw Down

Dalton Regehr (82), of Naples, took second place at the Helltown Throw Down Wrestling tournament over the weekend.