City raises hourly wage for water and sewer department

City Council recently approved a $3 hourly wage increase for the water and sewer department as part of an effort to help recruit new staff for two vacant positions.

3A IML BASEBALL DISTRICTS: Badgers still in it

Win, or go home. It’s just that simple for the Tigers and Badgers today in Game Three in the best-of-3 championship series for 3A district 1.

BCSO advises caution in winter recreation on frozen bodies of water

With winter weather finally arriving, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office would like to caution those choosing to participate in recreational activities, such as ice skating and fishing, on frozen bodies of water.

This Week In History — Feb. 23, 2023

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

Couple loses house in fire, community comes to support

A local couple was left homeless after a fire destroyed their Yakima Street home when a propane tank valve exploded due to the high temperatures.

Sign initiative petition at farmers market

Come to Bonners Ferry Farmers Market at the city parking lot the next two Saturdays — Sept. 9 and Sept. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m. for information about the Open Primary initiative — or to sign the petition carried by volunteers.

Legals April 2, 2020

NOTICE INVITING BIDS OWNER: Boundary County 6452 Kootenai Street Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 Separate sealed BIDS for the: Boundary County Airport Snow Removal Equipment Building FAA/AIP Project No. 3-16-0004-016-2019 Will be received by Owner at the office of the Boundary County Board of Commissioners, 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho until 2:00 p.m., Monday April 20, 2020. Mailed bids shall be submitted to P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Bids will be publicly opened in and read aloud. It shall be the duty of each Bidder to submit his/her bid on or before the hour and date specified. Work associated with proposed improvements are generally described as follows: Snow removal equipment building consists of all elements necessary to construct a pre-engineered wood frame or metal building for storage of the airport's snow removal equipment. Other items include associated excavation, embankment, site grading, concrete approach, electrical, mechanical and site work for building construction. Interested bidders may obtain bid documents at www.to-engineersplanroom.com. Electronic documents in PDF format may be downloaded at no cost. Bidders must register at www.to-engineersplanroom.com to be placed on the planholders list and automatically receive addenda. Bid documents may be ordered in hard copy format for purchase at cost (nonrefundable). Questions should be directed to the Engineer Trey Dail (208) 762-3644 or adail@to-engineers.com. A Bid Guaranty, payable in cash, by cashier's check, certified check or bid bond, of 5 percent of the BID AMOUNT is required. Separate Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the CONTRACT AMOUNT will be required. Each bidder must supply all the information required by the Bid Documents and Specifications. All prospective bidders are directed to the Instructions for Bidders for discussion of Bid policies, procedures, and requirements. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional Bids. Boundary County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. $9 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Prospective Contractors are notified that the work under this Contract is funded in part by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and as such this solicitation and any resulting contract are subject to the requirements of the Buy America Preference; Civil Rights - Title VI Assurance; Davis Bacon; Debarment and Suspension; Disadvantage Business Enterprise; Foreign Trade Restriction; Lobby Federal Employee; and Recovered Materials contract provisions. The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of Boundary County to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. By submitting a bid/proposal under this solicitation, the bidder or offeror certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred or suspended by any Federal department or agency from participation in this transaction. No contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor shall be required to have a current license as a Contractor in the State of Idaho in order to submit a bid or proposal on this project; prior to award and execution of the Contract, the successful bidder shall secure an Idaho Public Works Contractor's License. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity: 1. The Offeror's or Bidder's attention is called to the "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" set forth herein. 2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: Goals for minority participation for each trade 3.0% Goals for female participation in each trade 6.9% These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor's construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the Contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and non-federally involved construction. The Contractor's compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a) and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed. 3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; employer identification number of the subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed. 4. As used in this notice and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is the State of Idaho, Boundary County, and the City of Bonners Ferry. By: Boundary County, Idaho BFH#10378/AD#374740 APRIL 2, 9, 2020

Legals for October, 7 2021

BFHS wins bracket at River City Duals

POST FALLS — Despite being shorthanded, the Bonners Ferry wrestling team brought home a first-place finish in the bronze bracket at last weekend’s River City Duals tournament at Post Falls High School.

Under the big tops

BONNERS FERRY — Cotton candy and clowns. Tigers and trapeze artists. These are among the first things to come to mind when hearing the word “circus.” This year, Bonners Ferry was host to not one, but two circuses, only days apart.

Legals for January, 5 2023

Boundary County businesses receive more than $500,000 in relief funding

BONNERS FERRY — A total of 69 businesses in Boundary County received $572,188.42 in small business grants that are funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) — a $2 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Common mullein: An amazing, versatile plant

As I was taking a walk earlier this summer, I noticed along the bank of the Kootenai River some green, soft-looking plants which appeared to be the lambs-ear plant, with which many of us are familiar.

Keough addresses bills related to area

The pace is picking up at the State Capitol as many issues are now being discussed and debated. I would like to update you on a couple that I have been working on that are particularly important to our area.

Iron Mike's 'losing it' again for new year

With the new year comes a new  Losing It at the Gym challenge which begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Iron Mike’s gym.

Commissioner irked over grizzly email

Boundary County Commissioners were among many to receive an email Friday from John O'Connor, ower of Bonners Books, criticizing the "shrill" letter county commissioners sent to the Idaho Congressional Delegation and Governor Butch Otter Aug.on  22.

Restorium Friends brighten facility's interior, exterior for residents

In 2011 the Friends of the Restorium were busy again helping raise funds to make significant improvements to the Restorium facility.

Local soldier killed in Afghanistan

BONNERS FERRY — Army Spc. Ethan J. Martin, 22, “was a loving young man with a tender heart,” wrote his family in a statement. “He loved Idaho and he loved to hunt and fish.”

'No Cure' brings eclectic story to newly opened Pearl

Wow! Oh my goodness! The Boundary County Community Theater (BCCT) presented the closing night production of “No Cure For Love: An Electric Romance” at the newly renovated Pearl Theater, to a near sold out crowd.

Carol Jean Phillips, 71

Carol Jean Phillips, 71,  passed away at her Naples, Idaho, area home on June 29, 2011.