CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | Issue #053

🎄Bonners Ferry Farmer’s Holiday Market | ❄️ Wallace Gears Up for a Magical 'Home for the Holidays' | 🫎 Living with Wildlife in ID And Much Much More...

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 🎅  Santa is coming to Silver Lake Mall

❄️ Wallace Gears Up for a Magical 'Home for the Holidays' Weekend

⚖️ Kootenai County Courts Struggle Amid Public Defender Shortage

‍‍📚 Library Critters Bring Color and Charm to Coeur d'Alene

 🎄 Bonners Ferry Farmer’s Holiday Market

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Hey CDA Local Buzz Folks, we would like you to meet Zelda ❤️. Zelda is four-year-old Labrador/Newfoundland mix female. She had a pretty rough start to her life but she is now safe and loving it! Big, strong, and beautiful, Zelda loves being in the outdoors hanging out with her humans and other dogs. What an amazing girl. She deserves a forever home 🙏.

Companions Animal Center, formerly Kootenai Humane Society, has cared for and found homes for unwanted animals for over 45 years. Please visit our website companionsanimalcenter.org for more information or stop by Tuesdays through Sundays starting at noon each day. They have many ways in which you can give to their causes, so please CLICK HERE to donate if you would like 🙏.

Whether you are a business owner in Coeur d’Alene or the surrounding areas and would like to have your business “Spotlighted” in one of our articles or Video Business Spotlight, let us know by email. Feel free to let a business that you love know about this - we’d love to support them too!

Meet Santa at Silver Lake Mall

Santa Claus 🎅 will be visiting Silver Lake Mall from November 29th through December 24th, offering families the chance to meet him and take photos. This annual tradition brings holiday cheer to the community and offers a fun, memorable experience for visitors of all ages. Grab your tickets here….

Wallace Gears Up for a Magical
'Home for the Holidays' Weekend

The "Home for the Holidays" event in Wallace, Idaho, will take place December 6–8, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, a new Breakfast with Santa location, and festive traditions. Visitors are encouraged to book lodging early to enjoy the full weekend of holiday fun. Learn More…

Kootenai County Courts Struggle Amid Public Defender Shortage

Kootenai County’s legal system is grappling with a public defender shortage following the consolidation of public defense services under Idaho’s State Public Defender office. With 11 attorneys managing a workload meant for 26, indigent defendants are appearing in court without proper representation. Officials warn the issue is worsening, with no immediate solutions in sight. Learn More...

Library Critters Bring Color and
Charm to Coeur d'Alene

The Children's Library Critters project, featuring colorful aluminum animal art, now decorates the Coeur d'Alene Library's McEuen Park side. Funded by the Larry Paul Foundation, the $18,000 installation aims to attract children and enhance the library’s visibility. Learn More...

Bonners Ferry Farmer’s Holiday Market

Bonners Ferry Farmer’s Market will celebrate their Holiday Market at the Boundary County Fairgrounds from 9 am to 3 pm. Learn More…

Saturday Morning Runs returns to
CDA Fleet Feet

Fleet Feet Coeur d'Alene (CDA) is kicking off Saturday runs again, welcoming everyone to participate in their morning outings. These runs, starting at 7:30 a.m., are open to all, whether you're part of their Winter Warriors group, the free winter run/walk community, or just someone looking to enjoy an early start with friendly faces. It’s a great way to stay active, enjoy camaraderie, and embrace the crisp winter mornings.

Living with Wildlife: Idaho Residents
Advised to Reduce Attractants

As urban development in Idaho expands, encounters between large wildlife and communities are becoming more frequent, often resulting in poor outcomes for the animals. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges residents to take precautions, such as securing food sources and keeping a safe distance, to prevent conflicts with animals like deer, elk, and bears. Read More…

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