Saturday, November 16, 2024

Fun in the bogs on 'mudders day'

BONNERS FERRY — Over Mothers Day weekend, May 11-13, trucks and off-road vehicles swarmed to the Moyie Mud Bogs once again. The fields were packed with campers, tents, and muddy vehicles, earning this event the nickname “Mudders Day.”
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Military vehicles find homes at SBFD

BONNERS FERRY — The snap and hiss of a fire, smoke billowing up from a place that it is not wanted. That is the time when the familiar wailing of an approaching fire truck’s siren is a welcomed sound. In Boundary County, however, there are places that even a fire …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Jonathan Guymen, young chess champ, rises to the top

BONNERS FERRY — At the age of 14, and having never been coached, Jonathan Guymen is making a name for himself in the competitive scene of chess. He started competing in chess tournaments about three years ago.
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Rotary Club hosts picnic for first responders

BONNERS FERRY — The inaugural Bonners Ferry Rotary First Responders Picnic was held at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on May 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. About 125 people attended, with 50 of them being first responders and the rest being family or supporters.
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Heart Rock Wines celebrates 2 years with a feast

BONNERS FERRY — Descending the stairs into the heart of Heart Rock Wines, customers are greeted by walls fully adorned with bottles of Northwest wines. A medley of wine-related gift items add accent to the inviting room.
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A look back at a great spring sports season

BONNERS FERRY — As this season draws to a close, we thought you may enjoy a look back at some of the fun that was had, from the hard scrabble Lacrosse Warriors who refused to give up, to the Badger Softball team, which brought home the State Championship for the …
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Man drowns in Moyie River

BONNERS FERRY — U.S. Border Patrol pulled a male subject from the Moyie River in Eastport around 5:15 p.m. on May 22, according to Boundary County Sheriff Chief Deputy Richard Stephens. It was the second drowning in the river in two weeks.
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Friends of the KNWR host Meet and Greet

BONNERS FERRY — The Friends of the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR) held a “Meet and Greet” at Mugsy’s Tavern and Grill on the evening of April 27. The event showcased an ongoing slideshow featuring photos supplied by local photographers, including Steve Jamsa, Annie Pflueger, Nancy Russell and Al Seger. …
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Mudders Day 2017: Playin' in the mud

MOYIE SPRINGS — Mudders Day 2017 returned to Moyie Springs May 12-14 with a large turnout of spectators and vehicles of every type, for a weekend of family fun in the mud. Spectators cheered their favorite vehicles as they plowed through the deep mud and ruts, or tested their rigs …
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Chamber of Commerce honors 'favorite' businesses

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce held their second Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner at the Kootenai Brewing Company on April 27. It was a successful evening with a larger than expected turnout of around 60 people.
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Bonners Ferry says farewell to Far North Deli

BONNERS FERRY — Far North Deli, the beloved sandwich shop owned and managed by Alison Henslee, closed its door for the last time on April 29, after almost five years in business.
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Crash reenactment hits home

BONNERS FERRY — “The impact of this life-altering event never goes away,” Dawn Carpenter said, recounting the tragic story of how her father and sister were taken in an instant by a drunk driver.
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One loss, one win for the Warriors

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Warriors fought hard against the Coeur d’Alene Vikings on May 4. Although they lost the game 16-4, the boys never gave up.
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Spotlight on 2017 DYW winner Hannah Sims

BONNERS FERRY — On the evening of April 29, Hannah Sims became the 2017-2018 Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry. She also won the Self Expression category, as well as being one of the winners of the Scholastics category. Her sponsor was Chapter AP, P.E.O.
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Spokane rafter drowns in Moyie River

BONNERS FERRY — James Harston of Spokane drowned after falling from his raft May 8 on the Moyie River near the Meadow Creek Campground.
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Warriors fight hard, but lose to top rated team

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Warriors Lacrosse Team struggled against the Lake City Wolves last Monday, but they gave it their all against the number one lacrosse team in the North Idaho League and the number one team in Idaho right now.
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Sheriff checking off plenty on to-do list

BONNERS FERRY — Since Sheriff Dave Kramer was sworn in on Jan. 9, he has made good on many of his campaign promises.
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Dante charged with murder

BONNERS FERRY — In a place often referred to as “The Friendliest Town in Idaho”, where friends and strangers alike wave at each other as they drive past, homicide comes as quite a shock.
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New Owner of Coldwell Banker to hold Open House

BONNERS FERRY — “We are going to promote listing locally, marketing nationally,” said CJ Tuma, new owner of the Coldwell Banker Northwood Realty.
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Eric Dante has been charged with the murder of Jessika Musson

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call, on May 1 at approximately 10:45 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies, with the assistance of the Bonners Ferry Police Department, responded to the Cedar Court Trailer Park on McCall road.
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Suspicious death under investigation

BONNERS FERRY — On the morning of May 1, Boundary County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency call at a residence in Cedar Court Village on McCall Street.
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Warriors take decisive win over Sandpoint

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Warriors lived up to their name, battling the Sandpoint Bulldogs last Saturday in a home game. The Warriors won with a decisive score of 17-4, taking them one step closer to districts.
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Spring arrives in the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

BONNERS FERRY — Spring is a magical time, especially in the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge. Although it’s coming later this year, the first signs are arriving in the form of migratory birds, turtles emerging from hibernation, plants and trees beginning to leaf out, and fresh grass sprouting, turning the landscape …
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Olaf Lethrud takes an Honor Flight

BONNERS FERRY — “I shook more hands in the last two days...” veteran Olaf Lethrud says, pausing before finishing, “...than in the last 10 years.”
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Pilgrim Soul Forge: Blacksmithing on the Boundary

BONNERS FERRY — The blacksmith of days gone by was a skilled artisan as well as a community resource. They were born of a time when people repaired objects, rather than throw them away. In this tough economic time, there is again a calling to fix rather than replace.
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Bonners Ferry Warriors back at varsity level in 2017

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry non-profit lacrosse team is named the Warriors as a nod to the history of the game of lacrosse which began as “stickball,” a Native American contest that was played by tribal warriors for training, recreation and religious purposes.
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Firefighters get real world training

2017 North Idaho Emergency Services Academy took place this last weekend in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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Donkey Basketball is a Slam Dunk

BONNERS FERRY — Donkey Basketball came to the Bonners Ferry High School, March 30 at 6 p.m., to serve as a fundraiser for the High School athletic department. Donkey Basketball has been around since the 1930’s, and continues to be a popular fundraising medium that thoroughly amuses the participants and …
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Track team charges ahead as snow melts

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry High School Track team had a frustrating start to the season with the only two home meets being moved or cancelled due to snow still covering the track. Despite that, the season looks promising as the team is now able to take to the …
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lengthy mudslide covers Westside Road

BONNERS FERRY — A mudslide lasting approximately two to three minutes covered a section of Westside Road, just inside the north border of the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge at 7:36 a.m. last Thursday.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Badgerettes dance their hearts out at state

NAMPA, Idaho — The Bonners Ferry Badgerettes Dance Team danced their hearts out in the Idaho High School State Dance and Cheer Competition on March 17.
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