Andrew Tripp

MP richard Cannings at Kocomo's Coffee House in Grand Forks, March 2016.

FROM THE HILL: Low morale among RCMP is a problem

MP Richard Cannings argues that RCMP officers deserve better.

MP richard Cannings at Kocomo's Coffee House in Grand Forks, March 2016.

Shaping up to be a perfect summer

In Focus by Andrew Tripp.

Bear attacks woman at Cockle Lake

WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO
The bear swung around and pounced on Rachel Lautard, knocking her to the ground.

Graduate Clinton Boardman is joined by candle bearer Shelby Condon for the recessional finale. Most students continued on to private celebrations hosted by various families in the West Boundary area.

Presenting BCSS Grads of 2016!

Boundary Central Secondary School in Midway held its graduation ceremony Saturday.

Graduate Clinton Boardman is joined by candle bearer Shelby Condon for the recessional finale. Most students continued on to private celebrations hosted by various families in the West Boundary area.

Giving Mother Nature a hand

In Focus column by Andrew Tripp, March 5 Boundary Creek Times.

BONNIE CUSTER and IVAN CARTER

West Kelowna couple buys Rock Creek Hotel

The new owners are Bonnie Custer and Ivan Carter, who plan to resurrect the hotel and return it to its former glory.

BONNIE CUSTER and IVAN CARTER
Toddler Jude Tyssen nearly drowned last October, saved by the quick actions of, left to right, his mother Raylene, her sister Erika Maarhuis and their mother Anne DeJong. Their story emphasizes the importance of CPR training, which Maarhuis has been promoting since the near-tragedy that saw Jude submerged in water for seven minutes. See pages 8-9 for story.

Jude Tyssen’s remarkable recovery

Three have been nominated for the Royal Lifesaving Society’s Honour and Rescue Award for helping to save 13-month-old Jude from near-death.

Toddler Jude Tyssen nearly drowned last October, saved by the quick actions of, left to right, his mother Raylene, her sister Erika Maarhuis and their mother Anne DeJong. Their story emphasizes the importance of CPR training, which Maarhuis has been promoting since the near-tragedy that saw Jude submerged in water for seven minutes. See pages 8-9 for story.

Take survey about cellphone service

Service, provided by Telus, is not sufficient to fully and consistently utilize 911 services along the Highway 33 route.

Midway fire department gets new vehicle

The Midway Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) has a new command vehicle in service, a much-needed addition to the department’s response team.

You have to pay for a job well done

In Focus column by Andrew Tripp, Feb. 25 Boundary Creek Times

A recent FireSmart session was well attended.

FireSmart session well attended

The FireSmart orientation session held in Rock Creek was aimed at introducing property owners to the fire-prevention program.

A recent FireSmart session was well attended.
Katherine Delisle holds a handmade thank you card from the Rock Creek Fair Association. Delisle chose not to run again for the association’s board of directors, though will be staying on as an active member. Several weeks earlier Delisle was presented with a 25-year leadership certificate for her service with the Borderline 4-H Lamb Club. She was also the winner of the 2015 Rock Creek Fall Fair lamb carcass division.

Delisle honoured at award night

Katherine Delisle of the Borderline 4-H Lamb Club was honoured with a 25-year leadership certificate.

Katherine Delisle holds a handmade thank you card from the Rock Creek Fair Association. Delisle chose not to run again for the association’s board of directors, though will be staying on as an active member. Several weeks earlier Delisle was presented with a 25-year leadership certificate for her service with the Borderline 4-H Lamb Club. She was also the winner of the 2015 Rock Creek Fall Fair lamb carcass division.

Fire needs committee continues its work

The Rock Creek/Westbridge Fire Needs Committee is continuing to meet and is working to identify and address needs.

Boundary-based forestry expert Fred Marshall joined members of the Food and Resources Society on Jan. 30 to talk about forest-related matters and other subjects.

Marshall speaks at FAR meeting

The West Boundary Food and Resources Society welcomed local forest expert Fred Marshall.

Boundary-based forestry expert Fred Marshall joined members of the Food and Resources Society on Jan. 30 to talk about forest-related matters and other subjects.

Juggernaut showing no signs of stalling

In Focus column by Andrew Tripp, Feb. 18 Boundary Creek Times

Charges dropped against Rock Creek man

The charges stemmed from an incident involving Vern Rexin and a police constable on Sept. 5, 2015.

Food and Resources Society healthy

Part one of a two-part series featuring the society's current status and its plans for this year.

Kena Manson has returned to her Rock Creek roots to open K&K Meats with fiance Kevin Schneider.

At 20, Kena Manson has own business

Rock Creek native returns home to establish meat cutting business.

Kena Manson has returned to her Rock Creek roots to open K&K Meats with fiance Kevin Schneider.
West Boundary Community Forest president Randy Kappes accepts a cheque from Vaagen Fibre manager Dan McMaster.

West Boundary Forest Report

President Randy Kappes has released an update of the West Boundary Community Forest guiding principles.

West Boundary Community Forest president Randy Kappes accepts a cheque from Vaagen Fibre manager Dan McMaster.

In Focus

Sports-heavy weekend includes hockey, basketball and the Super Bowl