Craig Lindsay

Emergency crews have located the body of a man who fell through the ice on the Kettle River near Grand Forks.

UPDATE – Body of man who fell through river found

Emergency crews have located the body of a man who feel through the river near Grand Forks.

Emergency crews have located the body of a man who fell through the ice on the Kettle River near Grand Forks.
Braeden Harke (#20) of the Border Bruins pushes Ed Lindsey of Castlegar into the boards in pursuit of the puck during last night's game at Jack Goddard Arena.

Bruins Awaken and crush Rebel assault 5-2

Grand Forks Border Bruins beat Castlegar 5-2 in KIJHL action Saturday night at Jack Goddard Memorial Arena.

Braeden Harke (#20) of the Border Bruins pushes Ed Lindsey of Castlegar into the boards in pursuit of the puck during last night's game at Jack Goddard Arena.

Hoops tip-off cause for excitement

On the Ball column by Craig Lindsay, Dec. 16 Grand Forks Gazette.

Grace McGregor

McGregor retains RDKB chair

Grace McGregor, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary representative for Area C/Christina Lake, was once again voted in as board chair.

Grace McGregor
Harry Nott, CUPE national representative, was in Grand Forks and addressed council Monday night about the city giving layoff notice to three employees.

Three employees will be laid off, City of Grand Forks announces

The City of Grand Forks has announced that they have given layoff notice to three employees in order to save money.

Harry Nott, CUPE national representative, was in Grand Forks and addressed council Monday night about the city giving layoff notice to three employees.
Grand Forks Santa Parade 2015

Santa Parade 2015 winds its way through downtown Grand Forks

The theme was “Smokin’ Hot Christmas” in honour of the firefighters who helped everyone us safe from the wildfires this summer.

Grand Forks Santa Parade 2015
RCMP

Robber stabbed during break and enter

Two males are charged with robbery, assault with a weapon, and break and enter of a Grand Forks residence.

RCMP

Dinner set for Christmas Day

For the 34th year in a row, Grand Forks will have a community Christmas dinner on Dec. 25.

Recycling bins will close Feb. 1

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the City of Grand Forks have agreed to close the recycling bins in downtown Grand Forks.

Police from Grand Forks RCMP and West Kootenay Traffic Services investigate the scene of the accident on Dec. 4 east of Grand Forks by Jolly Jacks.

Pedestrian killed on highway

The pedestrian has been identified as Ivan Laverne Partridge of Grand Forks.

Police from Grand Forks RCMP and West Kootenay Traffic Services investigate the scene of the accident on Dec. 4 east of Grand Forks by Jolly Jacks.
How Grand Forks City Council voted at its regular meeting Nov. 30.

Deer collars best to stay on

Grand Forks City Council briefs from the regular meeting of Nov. 30.

How Grand Forks City Council voted at its regular meeting Nov. 30.
Library Director Cari Lynn Posnikoff draws a name from all those who submitted a survey: L. Barb and Ann Wolfram took home gift certificates.

Huge response to library survey

Grand Forks and District Public Library received almost 250 survey responses.

Library Director Cari Lynn Posnikoff draws a name from all those who submitted a survey: L. Barb and Ann Wolfram took home gift certificates.
Santa was in Grand Forks on Friday for the annual Santa Parade.

Santa Parade brings Smokin’ Hot Christmas to town

It was a great turnout Friday evening for the Santa Claus Parade in Grand Forks.

Santa was in Grand Forks on Friday for the annual Santa Parade.
A bear cub found its way into the downtown core last week.

Bear cub downtown causes stir

People gathered around to take pictures of the cute but emaciated cub, who was climbing up several of the sidewalk trees

A bear cub found its way into the downtown core last week.
Cpl. Richard Lanz (left) is retiring from the Grand Forks RCMP after many years of service. Lanz has been the top cop in town since the transfer of Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison last spring. Taking over from Lanz is Cpl. Phillip Crack (right) from Terrace.

Grand Forks RCMP get new corporal

Cpl. Philip Crack will take over from retiring Cpl. Richard Lanz.

Cpl. Richard Lanz (left) is retiring from the Grand Forks RCMP after many years of service. Lanz has been the top cop in town since the transfer of Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison last spring. Taking over from Lanz is Cpl. Phillip Crack (right) from Terrace.

Christmas is one the way

On the Ball column by Craig Lindsay, Dec. 2 Grand Forks Gazette

Betty Brothers shows off one of the plates her husband has collected over the years. The plate and many other collectibles are for sale along with many Christmas items by donation. The money raised will go towards helping a local family in need.

Goodwill at Christmastime

When Betty and Don Brothers of Grand Forks found out about a family who have been down on their luck, they knew they had to do something.

Betty Brothers shows off one of the plates her husband has collected over the years. The plate and many other collectibles are for sale along with many Christmas items by donation. The money raised will go towards helping a local family in need.
The first curling rink in Grand Forks was across from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59.

Grand Forks Curling Club’s origins began in small downtown rink

The first rink in Grand Forks was located across from the Royal Canadian Legion, where the Harrington Apartments now stand.

The first curling rink in Grand Forks was across from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59.
Grand Forks Citizens on Patrol.

Citizens an extra set of eyes

The Grand Forks Citizens on Patrol (COP) is one of hundreds across the country. The group currently has 20 members but is looking for more.

Grand Forks Citizens on Patrol.
Train cars are righted last week, a few days after two derailed near Pacific Abrasives.

Train cars derail

Crews from Kettle Falls Railroad were on hand shortly after making repairs.

Train cars are righted last week, a few days after two derailed near Pacific Abrasives.