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BFPD remains focused on serving, protecting
For the Bonners Ferry Police Department, calendar year 2023 into the first quarter of 2024 has yielded significant change within our department. Former Assistant Police Chief, Marty Ryan retired in early December, where the role of assistant chief saw the police department's 2023 Officer of the Year, Jeremy Garrett, promoted to that position. Assistant Chief Garrett, has been an invaluable asset to our department and community since he started as a patrol officer here early in 2022. Assistant Chief Garrett brought with him over 10 years of law enforcement experience from South Carolina and Washington state.
Women in the Woods Field Day Opportunity May 10 in Sandpoint
COEUR D'ALENE - Men in beards and flannel move over, women are headed into the forest for the 2nd Annual Women in the Woods Field Day on May 10 in Sandpoint. While the event is open to everyone, this opportunity provides a wide range of training geared for women by women foresters to give them hands-on experience, inspiring more active participation in managing family-owned forests.
Historic Pearl Theater brings the community together
Along with rugged beauty and vast outdoor experiences, Bonners Ferry is known for its quaint charm and long history. Among the historic buildings in the city’s limits, the Pearl Theater stands proudly on Ash Street overlooking the Kootenai River. Built in 1894, the building was the first Catholic Church...
Pioneer Lodge, a venue meant to be shared
MT. HALL — Pioneer Lodge is a turn-key venue just 20 minutes north of Bonners Ferry, whether you’re looking for a family staycation or a wedding venue. With views of Mission Creek, the Kootenai Valley and Hall Mountain, Dennis and Anita Dinning originally used the lodge as a family cabin. Ultimately they decided the 40-acre property was meant to be shared and converted it into a venue.
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