Cassandra Chin

SD51 Kindergarten and Grade 3 students to engage in early reading program

Kindergarten to Grade 3 students in Grand Forks will be part of a new Ministry of Education initiative program to support early readers.

B.C.’s Minister of State for Small Business the Honourable Naomi Yamamoto (second from left) was in Grand Forks to discuss the issue of small businesses this morning.

B.C. Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto in Grand Forks for business forum

The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum with B.C.’s Minister of State for Small Business, Naomi Yamamoto.

B.C.’s Minister of State for Small Business the Honourable Naomi Yamamoto (second from left) was in Grand Forks to discuss the issue of small businesses this morning.

Man reports wallet, driver’s licence stolen in Grand Forks

A black leather wallet, bankcards and driver's licence stolen from a Ford pickup truck in Grand Forks.

B&E at storage area behind Overwaitea in Grand Forks

On Oct. 3 at 9:39 a.m., there was a break-and-enter into the trash storage area behind the Overwaitea in Grand Forks.

Grand Forks Border Bruins goalie Robert Dunsmur blocks a shot by the Columbia Valley Rockies on Sept. 7.

Border Bruins lose 4-1 against Columbia Valley Rockies

Grand Forks Border Bruins lose 4-1 against Columbia Valley Rockies on Oct. 7.

Grand Forks Border Bruins goalie Robert Dunsmur blocks a shot by the Columbia Valley Rockies on Sept. 7.

SD51 does well in this year’s Foundational Skills Assessment testing

Results for this year’s FSA tests for School District 51 (SD51) Grade 4 and 7 students reveal overall marks above provincial averages.

BUSINESS BEAT: Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society nominated as ‘Most Innovative Organization’

Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society nominated ‘Most Innovative Organization’ for Kootenay Association for Science and Technology award.

Grand Forks Slavonic Hall hoping for upgrades through gas tax funding

The Grand Forks Slavonic Hall is looking to upgrade its outdated heating and cooling system through the city’s gas tax fund.

Kimberly Noyes, who was charged with murder in 2009, denied release

Kimberly Noyes, the woman charged with the 2009 murder of a Grand Forks boy, has been denied day leave.

Grand Forks Border Bruins goalie Robert Dunsmur blocks a shot by the Columbia Valley Rockies on Sept. 7.

PHOTO GALLERY: Border Bruins lose 4-1 against Columbia Valley Rockies

Grand Forks Border Bruins lose 4-1 against Columbia Valley Rockies on Sept. 7.

Grand Forks Border Bruins goalie Robert Dunsmur blocks a shot by the Columbia Valley Rockies on Sept. 7.
Grand Forks Credit Union has been cordoned off due to a suspicious briefcase left outside the building. A bomb squad from Vancouver has been called in to investigate.

UPDATED: Grand Forks Credit Union re-opens after morning bomb scare

Grand Forks Credit Union has re-opened after it was closed off after a suspicious briefcase was found yesterday, prompting evacuation.

Grand Forks Credit Union has been cordoned off due to a suspicious briefcase left outside the building. A bomb squad from Vancouver has been called in to investigate.
Graham Watt (left) at a recent environment committee meeting.

Kettle River Watershed Management Plan enters second phase

The second phase of the Kettle River Watershed Management Plan is underway, with a public meeting set for Oct. 12 at Rock Creek.

Graham Watt (left) at a recent environment committee meeting.

Thanksgiving about memories shared

As the leaves turn golden to signify autumn, the annual celebration of giving thanks and sharing a meal returns.

School District 51 looking into green bin composting

School District 51 will be looking at various district initiatives for the 2012-2013 school year, including green bin composting.

Boundary Mobile Lab Services will be run by Roxanne Bryant, who will travel to residents homes to take blood or urine samples.

BUSINESS BEAT: Mobile blood service available in Grand Forks

Boundary Mobile Lab Services is available in Grand Forks and Christina Lake.

Boundary Mobile Lab Services will be run by Roxanne Bryant, who will travel to residents homes to take blood or urine samples.
An accident occurred at Santa Rosa Road near Christina Lake on Sept. 19.

Non-fatal single vehicle accident at Christina Lake

A non-fatal single vehicle accident on Santa Rosa Road near Christina Lake occurred recently.

An accident occurred at Santa Rosa Road near Christina Lake on Sept. 19.
Grand Forks Fire Rescue and Grand Forks Search and Rescue teams are seeking volunteers. Pictured here, various area firefighters conducted training last April.

Wanted: Volunteers for Grand Forks Fire Rescue and Search and Rescue teams

Grand Forks Fire Rescue and the Grand Forks Search and Rescue teams are in need of some more help.

Grand Forks Fire Rescue and Grand Forks Search and Rescue teams are seeking volunteers. Pictured here, various area firefighters conducted training last April.
John Greaves and the Marshall Lake Stewardship Group say that there is still time to voice opposition to decommissioning of the Providence Dam.

Province to decommission Providence Dam at Marshall Lake near Greenwood

The provincial government has decided to decommission the Providence Dam at Marshall Lake near Greenwood by Oct. 15.

John Greaves and the Marshall Lake Stewardship Group say that there is still time to voice opposition to decommissioning of the Providence Dam.
Trish and Andrew Smith are the new owners of the Imperial Motel.

BUSINESS BEAT: Imperial Motel in Grand Forks is under new management

The Imperial Motel in Grand Forks is under the new management of Andrew and Trish Smith.

Trish and Andrew Smith are the new owners of the Imperial Motel.
Wayne Kopan, City of Grand Forks manager for environmental and building construction services, presented the final nephelometer report at a recent environment committee meeting.

Grand Forks’ nephelometer report suggests Interfor, Roxul not contributors to air shed problem

The final summer study for the nephelometer monitoring of the Grand Forks air shed was presented during a recent environment meeting.

Wayne Kopan, City of Grand Forks manager for environmental and building construction services, presented the final nephelometer report at a recent environment committee meeting.