Eagle rescue

Discovering an eagle with a broken wing on a morning walk at Maple Beach on April 8, Adam Silver called it in to the fire department which dispatched firefighters to capture it. The eagle …

News...

- Softball stay undefeated with another shutout gem from Bakker
  
  Softball Blaine softball continued its undefeated start to the season on April 9 with another blowout victory, this time a 17-0 thrashing …
- Make the unfathomable a reality: Eliminate the kidney transplant waitlist
  
  As a kidney specialist, I envision a “moonshot” to eliminate the kidney transplant waitlist in Whatcom County. Our county could become a …
- Road Rules: Intersection artwork
  
  Question: Lately I’ve driven through some intersections that have artwork painted on the pavement, including some multi-colored crosswalks. I …

Fireside chat with chief Christopher Carleton

The new year is well on its way! The sun is up longer, the birds are active and spring is in the air. Public I said it back in December and want to say it again –thank you for …

A quick $50?

WWU’s Border Policy Research Institute, in conjunction with Simon Fraser University, is conducting a research project to capture the impacts of border restrictions during the pandemic. Researchers …

Track and field shines at Trojan Twilight, softball stays undefeated

Around the Point - April

Tai Chi sessions are now being held two days a week on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at the community center. The one-hour classes are led by Shirley Cannon. Stretch and strengthen all your …

CERT training

The fire district is looking at conducting a FEMA CERT training starting the last week of April. The schedule will potentially be Wednesday, April 24 from 6–9 p.m., Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. …

Spring has sprung!

Gardeners – here’s your chance to get some fresh starts for your flower and vegetable gardens. Darlene Gibbs of Ladybug Nursery has been putting in the hours so you don’t have …

Photos

Welcome Home!

A brand-spanking new AWD hybrid Toyota Sienna has been purchased by the fire district for its new Welcome Home program. The van will be used to drive residents to and from mainland Whatcom County for …

Carl Julius' Shed

A photo of Carl Julius’ shed next to Lighthouse Marine Park was incorrectly described as a barn in last month’s All Point Bulletin. It was built by Julius in 1947 after he purchased …

World Down Syndrome Day

Local residents Mia and Emme McSkimmings gave a presentation at the Point Roberts Primary school on March 18th for World Down Syndrome Day. Primary students “Rocked their Socks” on March …

Beekeepers Association

The Point Roberts Beekeepers Association celebrated the group’s 16th anniversary on March 4. They invite you to join them in this delightfully delicious pastime. From l., Randall (PJ) Minter, …

50th Anniversary of the Point Roberts Community Center

On March 27, former parks board chair Bennett Blaustein described to a full house how the community and senior center came into existence 50 years ago.

Outdoor dining

One way to enjoy warmer weather is dining al fresco as seen here at Saltwater Cafe. Other options include The Reef Tavern and Restaurant and the soon to reopen restaurant at the marina.

April Menus

Senior's Point

Wednesday, April 3: Pastitsio, garden salad and dessert. Friday, April 5: Chicken breast, wild rice, broccoli and dessert. Wednesday, April 10: Chicken and vegetable casserole, cole slaw and …

More news...

Blaine school district planning another round of teacher, staff cuts

The Blaine School Board swore in new members Ryan Swinburnson and Steve Galbraith to begin its March 25 meeting, in front of a packed crowd in the district boardroom. The two new members, who …

Baseball cools off, girls golf strong showing at Semiahmoo

Girls Golf Blaine girls golf hosted its lone home meet of the season at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club on March 25, with a trio of golfers shooting under 60 on the nine-hole course, all placing …

Road Rules: What cars should new drivers have?

Question: In front of my building I saw a shiny Cadillac Escalade, that on closer inspection had fender-bender dings, attempting to parallel park in a too-small space. Oh, I forgot to mention that …

How to prepare for home fire escape

Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and proactive planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one to two …

School board appoints Swinburnson, Galbraith

Ryan Swinburnson and Steve Galbraith were appointed to the Blaine school board during a March 15 special meeting. The two newest members of the five-person board will be sworn in at the next board …

Letters to the Editor - April

The Editor: Is there a possibility for a sewer system in Point Roberts? In 1997, Sumas, Washington entered a contract with Abbotsford, B.C. and the Fraser Valley Regional District to have …

Sheriff's Reports - April issue

March 2, 4:58 p.m.: Senile subject on Island View Lane. March 3, 8:36 a.m.: Assist citizen on Boundary Bay Road. March 9, 12:06 p.m.: Hulk vehicle on Rex Street. March 9, 1:50 p.m.: …

Crossings - April issue

Traffic into Point Roberts for January and February 2024, with figures for 2023 following: January: Personal vehicles 45,963 (47,068); commercial vehicles 404 (375); buses 40 (32); pedestrians 687 …

Local stats - April issue

Fire Incidents for February 2024 Total calls (47); EMS calls (9), resulting in the following transports: Saint Josephs Hospital (3), Airlift Northwest (2); Fire classification (21) resulting in …

Church news - April

At Trinity Church on March 10 we honored International Women’s Day. This year’s theme of Inspire Inclusion could mean a variety of things, including building a greater tolerance for differences …

- Circle of Care is on the move!
  
  Please plan to attend the Circle of Care annual general meeting on April 28 at 2 p.m. at the fire hall. Come and hear exciting announcements …

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