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VOL. 33 Number 4
VILLAGE COUNCIL
EDITORIAL
COMMUNITY
Village council hears report from Alblas about room tax but makes no decision at this time.
It’s great living in an area where this wonderful, caring sense of P community is the norm.
New members were sworn in at the Greenwood Legion Branch 155 recently.
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The rail trails in the West Boundary have been, by and large, left undeveloped and unmaintained for the two decades since the province acquired them from the CPR. Every few years talk comes around to what to do with them and that conversation has started again. Individuals, groups and organizations are looking forward to the upcoming West Boundary Rail Trail Information Session scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Midway Community Centre from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. New to the conversation this time around are local ATV clubs. The session is being hosted by Community Futures Boundary and will include a presentation by the Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The Kettle Valley and Columbia and Western Rail Trail corridors are owned by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and administered by the RSTBC. The rail trails were acquired by the province from the CPR in 1995 and are designated as Trans-Canada Trail. RSTBC manages public recreation on Crown lands in B.C. by partnering with volunteer groups, local governments, private industry and individuals. In the Boundary region, the trail is enjoyed by residents and has great potential to generate tourism dollars for local communities. Due to several challenges, much of the rail trails have not realized their potential. According to organizers, the purpose of the meeting is to bring the community together to learn about what is required to implement a maintenance plan for the West Boundary trail and specifically to better understand the requisite partnerships between communities and governments. This is an opportunity for organizations to partner and become “trail stewards”. RSVP by Jan. 28 to 250-442-2722 or anna@boundarycf.com.
Service recognized Midway Volunteer Fire Department Captain Scott McLaren was recognized for 20 years of service during the Midway Village council meeting on Monday, Jan. 21 as Mayor Randy Kappes presented him with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Certificate and Medal in Recognition of 20 Years of Service. PHOTO: PAT KELLY
Hit the ice for fishing derby The 4th Annual Wilgress Lake Ice Fishing Derby is set to go on Family Day weekend, Feb. 7 - 9. The Boundary All Nations Aboriginal Council (BANAC) and the Boundary Metis Community Association (BMCA) sponsor the fishing derby, with proceeds going to enhance youth programs in the Boundary Area. Co-organizer Danny Williamson said the two groups have a family focus and a family tradition. “If families need help, we want to be there for them.” The snow carving contest that began last year is back again too. In 2014 the top prize went to the Wilgress Monster—six metres
long, rising out of the lake and made entirely of sculpted snow. “We are trying to make the weekend kidfriendly,” said Greg Sterling, the other main organizer of the event. “And all you need is a license (if over 16), pail and a fishing rod.” There will be prizes and trophies to be won, and food, drinks and snacks will be available on site. Tickets may be purchased in Greenwood at the Udder Store and in Grand Forks at Super Save, Shell, Winnipeg Liquor Store and Crowsnest Keep. Volunteers and prize sponsors are welcome too. Contact Greg at 250-442-5848 or Danny at 250-442-0392.