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| October 13 | ||
| Lady Slippers take it all in fourth week of Tuesday's Trouble bowling: Kathy Konek got high scratch game 183 and third high scratch series 427 in the fourth week of Tuesday Trouble bowling at AJ's Lanes October 5. Carolyn McNeill got second high scratch game 164 and second high scratch series, 450. Alice VanGundy got third high scratch game 160 and Jeanne Osborn got high scratch series 454. By Dolores Sweet | ||
| October 11 | ||
 Badgers
healing up in time for districts: The Badger Cross
Country teams took an early morning bus ride to Lewiston Orchards
near Lewiston High School for the Inland Empire Challenge
Saturday, and came hope with several new personal bests. |
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| October 6 | ||
 Tuesday's
Trouble finishes three weeks of bowling: On September
28, Tuesday's Trouble high scratch game went to Alice VanGundy 166
and high scratch series 441, second high game Denise Crichton 157
and third high scratch series 418, Michelle Sweet got third high
scratch game 153 and Kim Haworth got second high scratch series
432. |
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 Deer
season kicks off October 10 in most of Idaho: If
you're a rifle hunter, your deer season starts October 10 in most
parts of the state. The general, any-weapon deer hunts includes
most, but not all, units. You can find out which units are
available in the Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet. Hunters can
expect a fair-to-good deer hunting season, but with some caveats. |
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| October 4 | ||
 Badgers
shine at Ben Castro Invitational: Sunny skies and
warm temperatures were a welcome sight to the competitors at
Thursday's Ben Castro Invitational at Pinehurst Golf Course,
hosted by Kellogg High School. As has been the case in recent
weeks, the Badgers continued to post increasingly fast times and
did not fall prey to the dullness of certain sections of the
course. |
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| October 2 | ||
 Pheasant
hunting opening on Boundary-Smith Creek WMA: Back by
popular demand, hunters can enjoy a second year of pheasant
hunting at two wildlife management areas in the Panhandle,
including the Boundary-Smith Creek WMA in Boundary County. Whether
you are a new hunter or a seasoned veteran, pheasant hunting
opportunity in 2021 will not disappoint! By T.J. Ross |
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| September 29 | ||
 Tuesday's
Trouble back at the lanes: Tuesday's Trouble are back
again! They started their season the day after Labor Day, but
since the computers at AJ's Lanes were down we couldn't get
readouts. You're going to get two weeks' scores with this
write-up. By Dolores Sweet |
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| September 28 | ||
 Alexander
has individual win, girls get team trophy Priest River:
The Badgers traveled to Priest River Tuesday, September 21, and
ran the 5k Ivan Benson Invite at Priest River High School. They
modified their course to include a couple of non-consecutive laps
on the track, which made it a little bit faster than normal.
Highlights on the boys side included a big win for Badger Connor
Alexander. On the girls side, the Badgers brought home the trophy. |
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| September 27 | ||
 Still
time to see spawning Kokanee in Trestle Creek: It’s a
sight you will never forget. The rhythmic sound of moving water,
the crisp fall air and the vibrant red fish filling the creek will
all leave you with a cherished and lasting memory. There is still
time to see kokanee in Trestle Creek! For those who haven’t seen
these red fish spawning in the past, September is a great month to
see them for yourself. |
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| September 24 | ||
 Badgers
struggle with late season injuries: On Saturday,
September 18, the Badger's cross country team hosted a 5k meet at
Bonners Ferry High School. The weather brought light drizzling
rain all morning, but not the torrential downpour they had feared.
Six schools attended; the entire Intermountain League plus 5A
Coeur d'Alene high school. |
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| September 14 | ||
 Kootenai
Valley Rifle and Pistol Club season starting: The
Kootenai Valley Rifle and Pistol Club (KVRPC) is dedicated to the
sport of small bore shooting and invites other interested people
to join them. Competitive shooting is a sport of precision. KVRPC
practices indoors with .22 caliber rifles and pistols shooting at
a distance of 50 feet. |
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| September 13 | ||
 Badgers
run well at Timberlake Invitational: On September
11,the Badger cross country teams were at Farragut State Park for
the Timberlake Invitational, grateful that the smoke and eventual
rain on Friday led to ideal race conditions on Saturday. The dust
was tamped down, the conditions were cooler than the rest of the
week, and this made for some really good racing conditions. |
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| September 11 | ||
 Lady
Badgers edge by Libby in back-to-back meets: It was a
grueling evening for the Badger varsity volleyball team on
Thursday, September 2, going five sets after the road trip to
Libby, but the team's mettle and drive sustained them as they
prevailed, three games to two. They did it again last Thursday. |
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| September 7 | ||
 Friends
of Mirror Lake enjoy Labor Day tourney: Friends of
Mirror Lake held their annual benefit golf tournament over Labor
Day weekend. A good turnout raised money for future improvements
to the course. The tournament featured a nine hole alternate shot
team format and a second nine hole sole survivor format for
Flights A and B. |
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 Mother
moose moves Post Falls River Run: A mother moose
taking up residence in Kiwanis Park meant Saturday's cross country
meet had to be moved to Q'emlin Park on the Spokane River in Post
Falls. The Post Falls team set up a beautiful little 1.8-mile
course that started and finished on the beach, but also wound its
way through a well shaded park and up into some rocky hills as
well. It was very technical, which Badger coach Tyler Warner said
our runners are becoming very good at. |
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| August 30 | ||
 Badgers
volleyball squads shine in season opener: The
Stillwater Christian volleyball teams of Kalispell, Montana, made
the long trip to Bonners Ferry to face the Badgers in their season
openers on Saturday, and made the long trip home with losses
across the board. |
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 Badger
cross country season off to promising start: The
Badger cross country team traveled to Libby Friday to run its
first full meet of the season at Cabinet View Golf Course. Libby
High School hosted and set up a beautiful course, measuring a full
5k, mostly grass, and cooler temperatures combined to make it an
exceptional and fast morning for everybody. |
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| August 28 | ||
 Tuesday
Trouble women's bowling starting season: The Women's
Bowling League Tuesday Trouble is starting up on Tuesday,
September 7. All skill levels are welcome. They will meet every
following Tuesday until spring. Stop by AJ's Lanes, 6696 Main
Street, Bonners Ferry, at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 7 to learn
more. |
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| August 26 | ||
 Lake
Pend Oreille walleye staying put: Walleye
concentrations have not changed much since the July update, with
most fish still located primarily in the western portions of Lake
Pend Oreille. Most walleyes are near the Sandpoint bridges, in the
northern portions of Oden Bay and around Fisherman's Island and
continue to be found in the Pend Oreille River, with several
tagged fish found recently near Laclede and Thama. |
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 IDFG
hosting Panhandle safe skills workshop: Idaho Fish
and Game staff and volunteers in the Panhandle Region will be
hosting a "Hunt Safe Skills Workshop" from 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, September 18, at the Panhandle Regional office, 2885 W
Kathleen Avenue, Coeur d'Alene. |
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| August 25 | ||
 Information
sought on bull trout poaching on Pack River: Idaho
Fish and Game has information regarding illegal harvest of bull
trout on the Pack River in the Lake Pend Oreille basin this
summer. Fish and Game conservation officers are seeking any
information the public may have that might lead to identification
of the people involved. |
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| August 12 | ||
 IDFG
seeks comment on Panhandle fishing proposals: Idaho
Fish and Game is currently seeking public comments on statewide
proposed fishing regulation changes for 2022-2024. There are two
proposed regulation changes in the Panhandle Region that Fish and
Game would like to hear anglers' thoughts on. |
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| August 10 | ||
 Hunters'
help needed to monitor CWD in Idaho: Chronic Wasting
Disease is a threat to Idaho’s big game animals, and Fish and Game
needs to prevent it from entering the state and monitor for it
within the state. CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological
disease that affects deer, elk, and moose in North America. |
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| August 6 | ||
 Badger
cross country hits practice field Monday: The Bonners
Ferry Cross Country Team will hold its first practice/parents
meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, August 9, in the bleachers at Kenny
Mendenhall Stadium, unless air quality is poor, in which case
practices will be held indoors until the smoke clears. |
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| August 5 | ||
 Hayden
Lake access closing for maintenance: The Sportsman's
Park access site on Hayden Lake will be closed to all public
access August 9 through the 11. Fish and Game will be seal coating
and re-striping the asphalt parking lot at this site. |
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| August 4 | ||
 IDFG
seeks comment on fishing rules: Idaho Fish and Game
is asking for public comment on potential changes for the update
of the fishing regulations booklet for next the three-year cycle,
2022-2024. Comments will be accepted until 10 p.m. Pacific,
Sunday, August 29. |
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| July 27 | ||
 136
finish Kootenai River Run: With the exception of
timing disruptions caused by unregistered runners crossing the
finish line, Saturday's Kootenai River Run, set as part of Kootenai River Days
festivities, went well. "From the bands to the belly dancers, to
the Restorium Renegades, to the fruit, to the finish line crew, to
the prizes, to the course set up, to the scholarship coordination,
promotions, ads, t-shirts, and so much more, this year's run was
such a success!" said Paul Bonnell, who helped organize the run. |
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| July 19 | ||
 Highlanders:
Local law enforcement was well represented over the weekend at the
Kootenai Highland Gathering and Celtic Games at the Riverbend
Restaurant field, Libby, and they represented the community well! |
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| July 16 | ||
| BCH offering Badger sports physicals July 27: Boundary Community Hospital is proud to continue its yearly Sports Physicals in conjunction with Bonners Ferry High School and Boundary County Middle School. Physicals are required before the first practice starts for students participating in any sports, including robotics and flag football |
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