Bonners Ferry Living Digital Magazine
APRIL 2026 EDITION
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From Upper Room to Empty Tomb
Tracing the origins of Easter
by STEVE RUSSO
aster did not begin with choirs, pastel colors, or packed churches. It began in a dim upper room in Jerusalem around 30 CE. A small circle of Jewish followers gathered for Passover, the ancient remembrance of liberation from Egypt. The lamb was prepared. The bread was unleavened. Bitter herbs were placed on the table. Tradition was intact.
Then came the moment no one expected.
Their teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, reframed the meal. What once looked backward suddenly pointed forward. Memory became promise. A private evening shifted public history, and the echo of that shift still carries across centuries.
Sweet Fragrance Retreat Brings Women Together to Begin Again
A three-day gathering in Bonners Ferry focused on healing, faith, and meaningful connection
By Like Media Team
Set against the quiet beauty of North Idaho, the Sweet Fragrance Retreat invites women into a space intentionally created for healing, reflection, and renewed purpose. Taking place May 19–21, 2026, at Boulder Creek Retreat Center in Bonners Ferry, this three-day experience brings together women navigating widowhood for meaningful connection, faith-centered encouragement, and time set apart from the pace of everyday life.
Founded by Linda Elliston, Sweet Fragrance Retreat was born from personal loss and a desire to create a place where women could gather, be understood, and find strength together. “Widowhood can feel isolating in ways others may not fully understand,” shares Elliston. “This retreat is about creating a place where women can come together, support one another, and begin to heal in a setting that reflects God’s presence.”
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Radiance Aesthetics and Wellness
Inside Radiance Aesthetics and Wellness
Thoughtfully designed. Professionally delivered.
By Like Media Team
Photo by Sara Grace Photography
Radiance Aesthetics and Wellness was created with a clear focus on professional, intentional aesthetic and wellness care. The practice is structured around individualized treatment, clinical standards, and thoughtful planning, with an emphasis on consistency and attention to detail.
Located in Bonners Ferry, the space makes modern aesthetic and wellness services available locally while maintaining a calm, approachable setting. It was designed to feel welcoming and comfortable without sacrificing clinical standards, blending considered design with evidence-based treatments delivered by highly trained aesthetic nurses.
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Selkirk Energy Solutions
Selkirk Energy Solutions Insulation for Comfort and Efficiency
Serving North Idaho homes and businesses
By Like Media Team
In a region where winter cold and summer heat both demand serious performance from a home or building, insulation quietly does the heavy lifting. Selkirk Energy Solutions has built its reputation around getting that unseen work right, helping families and businesses across North Idaho stay comfortable, efficient, and confident in the spaces they rely on every day.
Founded in 2018, Selkirk Energy Solutions began when Jordan Helmuth purchased a small insulation company from his uncle. What started with Jordan and a small crew quickly grew into a true family operation. His brother Rodney joined not long after, followed by their father Doug in 2021, expanding the company’s capabilities and allowing Selkirk Energy Solutions to offer spray foam insulation alongside more traditional options. Today, the three serve as co-owners, combining experience, trust, and a shared commitment to the communities they call home.
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