The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public meeting tonight in Colville to discuss the potential impact of wolves on area game.

State and local WDFW wildlife managers will discuss the effect that wolves have had on the populations of area wildlife and game such as deer and elk.

“We want to talk to people in northeast Washington about this issue because that’s the area of the state that has the largest number of wolves”,said Dave Ware, the WDFW game manager. The department does not have any measurable impacts of wolves on game species in Washington but reports from other states have raised concerns.

Local residents are encouraged to come to the meeting being held from 6-8 p.m. at the Colville Ag Trade Center located at 317 W. Astor Ave.  

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute will host its 22nd Annual Festival of Wine premier tasting and fundraiser at the beautiful Manito Golf and Country Club on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring ultra-premium Washington wines, guests enjoy opportunities to bid on live and silent auction items to include unattainable wines, wine tasting packages, entertainment and more.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

6:30 p.m.

Manito Golf and Country Club

Additionally, an exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner will be held at The Club at Black Rock on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. A fine dining experience with one of Washington’s most prestigious wine-makers in a private culinary experience.

Local eateries are urging those in Bonner County to not forget about the Taste of Sandpoint in the midst of the Winter Carnival excitement.

Taste of Sandpoint will be Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Sandpoint Events Center (515 Pine St.) from 5 to 8 p.m.

“More than a dozen restaurants offer up tasty samples of their best specialties at bite-sized prices,” a Winter Carnival news release said.

Tickets are $1 each at the door; “the average sample dish, brew or glass of wine is $3 to $7.”