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Far North Plumbing builds local roots in Boundary County

Far North Plumbing is a new business in Boundary County, but its owners bring decades of experience to the community.
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South Boundary Fire Department seeks volunteers for new community auxiliary

The South Boundary Fire Protection District has launched a new community auxiliary aimed at easing the workload on its all-volunteer firefighters while increasing opportunities for community involvement.
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Naples Holiday Festival and Chariots of Fire mark season of community traditions

Holiday traditions filled the afternoon and evening Saturday as families gathered for the Naples Holiday Festival and the annual Chariots of Fire parade.
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Community comes together for second Share the Light of Christmas

Families across Boundary County took part in the second annual Share the Light of Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 20.
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Why shopping small matters in region’s communities

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Christmas cards help keep families connected

The long-time tradition of sending Christmas cards is slowly withering away, as we have fully entered a digital age.
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Gratitude and giving at the heart of Boundary County

In Boundary County, gratitude rarely announces itself. It’s not flashy or loud; instead showing up in small acts of service, long-standing community traditions, and in how people quietly step up when they’re needed most.
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Boundary County schools honor veterans

Patriotism filled the halls of Boundary County schools this week as students, teachers and community members came together to honor the community’s veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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Family pleads for help to save local father battling rare, excruciating disease

His family says they have exhausted every option — contacting lawmakers, drug manufacturers, and journalists — and are now turning to the public for help to raise $400,000 to continue his treatment long enough for doctors to pursue a final, experimental path that may save his life.
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Family pleads for help to save local father battling rare, excruciating disease

A family is pleading for help to save the life of Ryan Becker, who is fighting an extremely rare and devastating illness known as Pyoderma Gangrenosum, a condition described by doctors as one of the most painful known to medicine.
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Neighbors helping neighbors amid government shutdown

Local agencies and residents are working together to help residents impacted by the timing of SNAP benefits.
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Bonners Ferry man creates game to help boys grow into men

Daniel Bushnell, a longtime educator, former principal, and father of four, has created “Knights and Squires of the 21st Century”, a family board game that combines moral decision-making, faith, and fun.
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Giant pumpkins and a big comeback for local grower

Longtime Bonners Ferry resident Rick Maggi has been competitively growing giant pumpkins on and off for more than 15 years, and this season proved to be one of his most successful yet.
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Kootenai Valley Junior Rifle Club thanks Friends of NRA for support

The Kootenai Valley Junior Rifle Club is expressing gratitude to the Friends of the NRA for a $7,442.85 grant that helped the group purchase a competition grade .22 single shot rifle, an air rifle, targets and ammunition.
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Community Giving Day aims to feed 150 families this Thanksgiving

With autumn’s arrival comes the countdown to the holidays, a time when neighbors are rallying to make sure no family goes without. Community Action Partnership, together with local residents and businesses, is sponsoring a Community Giving Day with the goal of providing 150 families with a free Thanksgiving meal kit.
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