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A burn ban will be in effect startingthis Saturday, July 16 at 8 a.m. All Land clearing and residential burning will be prohibited until further notice. Recreational burning is allowed. This includes …
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7/14/22 05:53 PM
The man suspected of killing a former co-worker at Pioneer Post Frame Inc. in Ferndale July 7 killed himself in northern California July 9 after law enforcement tried to contact him.
Todd Daniel …
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By Ian Haupt |
7/13/22 06:46 PM
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism launched its 49th Parallel Ports Pass just in time for summer. The pass gives tourists and locals a chance to explore Point Roberts, Blaine and Semiahmoo by offering …
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By Cameron Sires |
7/13/22 06:45 PM
Photos by Pat Grubb unless otherwise noted
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7/7/22 03:39 PM
B.C. government officials say Peace Arch Provincial Park won’t reopen until Canada’s vaccine mandate is lifted because the park has open entry from the U.S., which means it will remain …
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By Ian Haupt |
7/6/22 06:51 PM
The latest news from June Whatcom County Council meetings.
Emergency Medical Services
six-year levy continuation
Whatcom County Council introduced the renewal of a countywide tax levy …
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By Ian Haupt |
7/6/22 06:31 PM
It’s with great sadness to share that Judith (Moira) Mann, passed away in her sleep last Wednesday, June 15.
She had recently suffered a fractured hip from a fall, but showed great …
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6/30/22 04:05 PM
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced yesterday (June 29) that it is extending current border rules in effect for at least three months. In addition, the pause of mandatory random …
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6/30/22 03:44 PM
On June 18, Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) hosted the Emergency Volunteer Air Corps and Disaster Airlift Response Team for their codenamed “Thunder Run” fly-in which brought …
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6/24/22 02:32 AM
Lisa J. Brown, PhD, director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, will be the keynote speaker at the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association’s (PRTA) 2022 annual general meeting. The AGM …
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6/24/22 02:28 AM
Hey, kids! Check out the summer reading program at the Point Roberts Library. Fun books, fun times.
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6/24/22 02:25 AM
Point Roberts Park and Recreation District board chair Bennett Blaustein announced that he intends to resign after the board’s August 8 regular meeting. He informed the other members of the …
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By Pat Grubb |
6/24/22 02:23 AM
Efforts are ramping up to control the explosion of invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) in western Washington.
The invasive species reached San Francisco in 1989 and was first detected …
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By Ed Johnstone |
6/24/22 02:21 AM
The Editor:
The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) will be holding its annual general meeting (AGM) this month, on Thursday, July 21, at 5 p.m., at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern (outside …
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6/24/22 02:19 AM
At long last perhaps, the Maple Beach seawall will be repaired after all. A fourth request for bids (RFB) to repair the seawall closed on June 14 with just one bid submitted. Tiger Construction …
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By Pat Grubb |
6/24/22 02:18 AM
In an effort to connect the community to its rich and fascinating history, the Point Roberts Historical Society has begun placing a series of historical signs around the Point, called the Point …
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By Mark Swenson |
6/24/22 02:16 AM
The following students were recent recipients of $1,500 scholarships granted by Dollars For Scholars, Point Roberts:
Trinity Armoogam
Gabriel Botelho
Saffron Burberry
Ashlee Dixon
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6/24/22 02:14 AM
In a 4-1 vote, the Blaine school board decided to return to in-person meetings without a remote option at its June 20 regular meeting. Board member Erika Creydt dissented.
Since governor Jay …
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By Ian Haupt |
6/24/22 02:12 AM
“Canada’s Greatest Athlete,” as he liked to call himself, Gene Kiniski was formally inducted in B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in a June 9 ceremony held in Vancouver. He was lauded as a …
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6/24/22 02:07 AM
