From the Archives - June 1, 2023

In 1908, Frank Zimmerman and Adam Cyr formed a partnership and bought Louis Erlenwein’s meat market. By 1913, the business closed; and Zimmerman decided to purchase half interest in Tom Nicholson’s “City Meat Market” - housed in the Hotel Casey (Boardwalk Square).

This Week in History - June 1, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Local GOP share thoughts at Lincoln Day

Local representatives and elected officials spoke at the Boundary County Republican Central Committee’s Lincoln Day event on May 6.

Boundary County Calendar - June 1-8, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Solutions to reduce prescription costs for Idahoans

Some of the most life-saving medications remain out of reach for far too many working families and seniors. We must empower consumers, plans, providers and pharmacies to make informed, cost-effective and clinically appropriate decisions. As Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, I joined Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) last month in releasing a bipartisan framework for legislative solutions to modernize and enhance federal prescription drug programs, with the goal of reducing drug costs for patients and taxpayers.

Legals for June, 1 2023

JUNE NIBJ: Connection: Economic development and real estate

BEDC helps companies find the right Boundary County location

Commercial real estate can be a tough game in Idaho’s most northern county, but that does not deter the Boundary Economic Development Council from assisting businesses in every aspect of development in rural Boundary County.

Hope House fundraising for kid shoes

Boundary County Hope House fundraising to provide new shoes to children in Boundary County as part of the Back to School Bash, a free event for kids to get all the needed supplies to start the school year off right.

Sylvia Elaine Rasmussen, 84

Sylvia Elaine Rasmussen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 17, 2023, just after her 84th birthday.

Downtown Art Walk presented by BFHS students

Bonners Ferry High School Art Walk returns June 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. in downtown Bonners Ferry.

Boundary County Calendar for May 26 - June 1, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

From the Archives - May 25, 2023

The former Bonners Ferry Community Hospital was located where the present Restorium stands. My arrival to become part of the nursing staff was in 1954. Drs. R.M. Bowell and F.W. Durose were the only physicians at the time. They were ingenious doing procedures with minimal equipment.

This Week in History - May 25, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Fighting for regulatory relief for Idaho farmers, ranchers

Federal agricultural-related regulation too often results in more time, more paperwork, more money, more ambiguity, more headaches and more stress for those working to get food on our tables without any real benefits for workers, consumers, taxpayers or the environment. Regulations should be carefully thought through and reviewed, with consideration of the farm families charged with integrating these policies into their operations. If the benefits do not considerably outweigh the costs, the regulation is outdated or just too heavy-handed, it should be scrapped.

Legals for May, 25 2023

9 BFHS students to receive CTE Diploma

Nine students of the Bonners Ferry High School 2023 graduating class will be the first round of diploma candidates with the Career and Technical Education seal.

Basket winners for Friends of the Restorium

Friends of the Restorium announced their three winners for the annual FOR gift basket raffle. Proceeds go to support FOR mission to support and enhance the life quality of residents at the Boundary County Restorium.

Bonners Ferry Local Option Tax passes

Voters approved the Bonners Ferry local option tax Tuesday with 72% of the vote.

Boundary County Calendar - May 18-25, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

This Week in History - May 18, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.