Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic changes hands
For the last 42 years, pets and their people have headed to Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic for essential services and top-notch care.
Veterans Day events planned in community
The Boundary County Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Memorial Exhibit Hall at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
BCVS readies for benefits
The annual Fall Festival and Fashion Show fundraiser for Boundary County Victim Services is set for Saturday, November 9, at the Great Northwest Territories Event Center in Naples. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 6 p.m.
Halloween events offer spooky fun
Grab your costumes and head out for some Halloween fun. Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, so with it being a weekday, a couple of events are being held the weekend before.
Youth receive the gift of flight
THREE MILE — Saturday morning, the youth of Boundary County took to the sky, thanks to the Young Eagles program.
Experience local art at your pace
Take a trip through Boundary County and see the works of several local artists with a free, self-guided tour next month of some of the artist studios.
McArthur Lake project in the home stretch
MCARTHUR LAKE — While construction on the McArthur Lake project is in the home stretch, it isn’t without a dose of pain for area drivers.
Red, white and blue, this fair’s for you
For over 100 years the Boundary County Fair has been a summer event the entire community looks forward to. This year, the fair is scheduled for the week of Aug. 6-10.
Teen joins family as volunteer firefighter
An 18-year-old from Naples received her firefighter certification, joining the rest of her family as a volunteer firefighter at South Boundary Fire Protection District.
Junior Badger Cheerleaders serving food at Mountain West Bank
Friday, Aug. 2, the Junior Badger Cheerleaders will be serving up hotdogs, chips and water from 11 a.m. to 23 p.m. (or until food runs out).
Skateboarding tour stops in Bonners Ferry
The Yousta Storytellers Club is presenting the Panhandle Invasion Skate Tour this weekend.
Debris removal at Ambush Rock/Kootenai River shoreline
BONNERS FERRY — Ambush Rock is getting cleaned up, thanks to efforts led by the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.
Senior center director addresses change in administration
The senior center is moving forward, Linda Lederhos, new Seniors Hospitality Center director, said Friday as she, addressed changes at the organization and what happens next.
Community celebrates Fourth with fun and fireworks
Crowds braved the heat to gather downtown Bonners Ferry for the community’s annual Independence Day parade in celebration of the nation’s birth on July 4.
Bird walks set for Saturday
Nature lovers, mark your calendars, the Friends of the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is hosting bird walks at the refuge from 9-11 a.m on Saturday, June 15.
FOR announces basket winners
Friends of the Restorium has announced three lucky winners of the annual gift basket raffle. The raffle raises funds to support and enhance the quality of life for Boundary County Restorium residents.
Be wary of tax scams, says local resident
Area residents might want to watch their mail boxes for Internal Revenue Service collection or lien settlement scams. Recently, collection notices appearing to be from the IRS or the state of Idaho have been found in mail boxes in Boundary County.
Nichole Doane promotes documentary to support search and rescue
Nichole Doane was rappelling down a canyon wall in the Pacific Northwest when she made a critical mistake and found herself suspended 100 feet above the ground.
Bonners Ferry Farmers Market now open
BONNERS FERRY—- Rain couldn’t stop opening day.
Historic Pearl Theater brings the community together
Along with rugged beauty and vast outdoor experiences, Bonners Ferry is known for its quaint charm and long history. Among the historic buildings in the city’s limits, the Pearl Theater stands proudly on Ash Street overlooking the Kootenai River.
Donkey basketball raises funds for Victim Services
Thursday April 18, the Bonners Ferry high school gym was filled with laughter as spectators cheered for students and teachers as they mounted their noble steeds for the donkey basketball game.
Pearl Theater responds to comments on Pride event
In the wake of social media concern over the use of the Pearl Theater for a Pride event, board members say the building’s rental fits the theater’s guidelines.
A night at the disco with Mr. BFHS
Friday evening Becker Auditorium was filled with family, friends, community members and students to watch eight high school senior gentlemen compete for Mr. Bonners Ferry High School.
‘Through the Eyes of a Friend’ being held March 15
Area residents are invited to bear witness to the life of Anne Frank and all young people who grew up during the Holocaust at an upcoming Living Voices program.
‘Leap Year’ steeped in traditions, history
For some, the fact that there is an extra day in the year has no significance. For others, Feb. 29, or Leap Day, is a chance to explore history, traditions, and celebrations from around the world.
Break barriers at the 9B Ladies Event
Boundary County women will gather together to break mindset barriers at the 9B Ladies Event on March 10 at the Kootenai River Inn.
ICA raising awareness on loneliness, impacts
The Idaho Commission on Aging would like people to know that February is Loneliness Awareness Month and that loneliness isn’t only an emotional response, there are serious conditions that could occur as well.
Planning successful New Year’s resolutions
As the new year approaches so do new beginnings and a time for a fresh start.
Santa’s Village Returns to Jake’s Landing
Santa’s Village at Jake's Landing in Porthill is always a memorable Christmas experience for everyone
Orchestra celebrated 50th anniversary at holiday concert
The Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra, directed by Glenda Novinger, performed a free holiday concert celebrating their 50th anniversary together.