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Letters to the Editor – July

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 … more

Maple Beach seawall repair – could it really be happening?

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 … more

Historical signs create history trail

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 … more

Grants for local students

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 … more

Board returns to in-person meetings

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 … more

Mean Gene Kiniski inducted into B.C. Sports Hall of Fame

“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 … more

Point Roberts Circle of Care townhall

Galen Wood l., president of Point Roberts Circle of Care with Susan Ryan, senior director of The Green House Project, a not-for-profit organization that partners with local communities to create … more

Show your appreciation to volunteers

With a lot of help from a lot of people and organizations, Point Roberts made it through Covid-19. On Saturday, June 25, gather to celebrate the heroes, some of them anonymous and most of them … more

State launches orca recovery website

A new website designed to track recovery efforts for endangered Southern Resident orcas has been launched by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office. “The website is an easy way for … more

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

Information on Zofia Haulena and Angelo Tarlit was provided by Blaine High School. If there are parents or grads who missed the call for photos and bios in the last issue of the APB, please feel free … more

New sheriff’s deputy Ina Carare

A familiar face around the Point in her former jobs at the parks district and Nielson’s Building Center, Ina Carare was signed in as sheriff’s deputy, corrections unit by Whatcom County … more

Local stats

Fire Incidents for May 2022 Total calls (32); EMS calls (10), resulting in the following transports: Saint Josephs Hospital (1), Airlift Northwest (1), County Medic (1), North Whatcom Fire and … more

Library quick picks – July

Bestsellers: A World of Curiosities .................... Louise Penny Goering’s Gold ............................. Richard O’Rawe Barefoot … more

In the Garden – July

I’ve encountered many questions lately about how to turn a septic mound into an attractive garden feature. Frankly, I’ve never dealt with this personally. However, I have cultivated … more

New county parks director selected

Following a nationwide search, Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu has selected Bennett Knox to take on the role of director of Whatcom County Parks and Recreation. His appointment requires … more

Whole lot of people running for federal, state and local offices

A full slate of candidates is lined up to run in the August primaries for state legislator, U.S. senator and county district judge positions, among other races. Filing week for the August 2 primary … more

Church News – July

Not long ago I read an interesting meditation on the circulatory system – specifically, how a drop of blood journeys without end from the center of the heart to the far reaches of the body, the … more

Sheriff's reports – June

June 7, 12:28 p.m.: Prowler cold call on Claire Lane. June 7, 4:25 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Gulf Road. June 7, 5:18 p.m.: Littering cold call on Gulf Road. June 7, 5:21 p.m.: Traffic … more

Border marker at low tide

A minus 3.8 tide on Wednesday, June 15 allowed Maple Beach walkers to get up close and personal with the border marker. more

Blaustein announces forthcoming resignation

Point Roberts Park and Recreation District board chair Bennett Blaustein announced he intends to resign after the board’s August 8 regular … more
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