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The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce (PRCOC) conducted over 400 media (print, radio, television, etc.) interviews over the past two years with local, national, and international media and met with …
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By Brian Calder |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
2022 was an eventful year for the Point Roberts Historical Society. We had the first eight of what will be close to 30 History Trail signs installed and have had a nice response to them. If you have …
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By Jessica McVey |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
The year began with much mask wearing, and much time spent helping folks complete ArrriveCan forms. Nonetheless, many visitors were able to return to enjoy the library once more.
Then in June, the …
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By Kris Lomedico |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
The resounding highlight of 2022 was the PAWS dog show, Every Dog’s A Winner. As our president and lead on this, Fran Rozyskie asserts, “It was pawsome! Forty-four beautiful and talented …
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By Margot Griffiths |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
During the past year, the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) met monthly via Zoom with the exception of the in-person annual general meeting (AGM), held outdoors at Kiniski’s Reef …
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By Mark Robbins |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
In 2022, Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) continued to fulfill its mission to help the community and its residents to be better prepared and more self-sufficient in the face of natural …
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By Lynn Taylor |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from your Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)!
The year 2022 offered both challenges and opportunities for the sheriff’s office, beginning with …
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By Doug Chadwick, Undersheriff |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
A Holiday Night Ride took place on December 4 and featured a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus (below and left).
Local kids had a chance to make their own presents during a gift …
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12/23/22 12:15 PM
The Point Roberts Public Hospital District (PRPHD) has had a good year. Usage of the Point Roberts SuperTrack Clinic has increased, and we welcomed a new provider, Dr. Kelly Evans, who joined Dr. …
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By Barb Wayland |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Thank you, Point Roberts!
As one of Scholarship America’s national network of locally-based, volunteer-driven Dollars for Scholars chapters, our mission is to mobilize our community to …
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By Fern Peltier |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
AECOM Technical Services, Inc., was selected to lead construction on the Pacific Highway land port of entry expansion project, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced December 19 in …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
A 2021 change to B.C. auto liability law prevents U.S. drivers who get into an accident while driving in the province from making a claim against at-fault driver’s insurance, leaving …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Residents and businesses will see an increase in their bi-monthly water bills from the Point Roberts water district in 2023. The base rate for residential use will go from $93.45 to $98.10, an …
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By Pat Grubb |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Whatcom County Auditor’s Office finalized November 2022 election results on November 28. While the last ballots to be counted didn’t change much for the candidates, they did swing the …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
After winds blew down a tree across APA Road, local residents showed up with tools and machinery to re-open the road. Chamber president Brian Calder has been asking the county to create a small …
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12/23/22 12:15 PM
The first ever holiday night ride and tree lighting ceremony on December 5 was a big success with over 50 cyclists and others participating in the Point Roberts Taxpayer Association-sponsored …
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12/23/22 12:15 PM
Happy New Year to all! This is a January column but, being written before Christmas, hopefully, readers are still open to some Christmas reflections.
The Sunday sermon of December 18 looked at the …
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By Gina Gaudet |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
At the last Garden Club meeting, we had a lively discussion of sustainability in gardening. Generally, gardeners like to think of themselves as ecologically conscientious and contributing to the …
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By Rhiannon Allen |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
For over 25 years, Henry Rosenthal (aided by his wife and a handful of dedicated volunteers) was the Point Roberts Food Bank, known and loved by all. But as his health declined in the spring, Henry …
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By Holly Robinson |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
