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Get ready for a spooktacular good time

Get ready for a spooktacular good time

Grand Forks is observing the centuries’ old celebration of Halloween in a big way this year.

Get ready for a spooktacular good time
Leslie Davidson launched her book In the Red Canoe at the Grand Forks and District Public Library Thursday, Oct. 13.

Davidson launches book

Lesli Davidson capped off her Grand Forks weekend by appearing at the library’s Storytime, and for a book-signing at Pedaller’s Place.

Leslie Davidson launched her book In the Red Canoe at the Grand Forks and District Public Library Thursday, Oct. 13.
John Hibberson made a presentation at the Phoenix Foundation annual social about Midway and Beyond Little Theatre.

Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities hosts social

Sports, arts and culture, emergency services—all and more benefit from our community foundation through its granting process.

John Hibberson made a presentation at the Phoenix Foundation annual social about Midway and Beyond Little Theatre.
Christmas dinner needs help or it will be cancelled

Christmas dinner needs help or it will be cancelled

The Grand Forks Community Christmas Dinner may not happen if volunteers don’t step forward now.

Christmas dinner needs help or it will be cancelled
A fire in Grand Forks' Valmar subdivision destroyed a home Tuesday.

Fire destroys Grand Forks home

The cause of the fire is possibly electrical, says Fire/Rescue Chief Dale Heriot.

A fire in Grand Forks' Valmar subdivision destroyed a home Tuesday.
Opening day at the Rotary Spray Park.

Spray park officially open

The spray park was a Grand Forks Rotary Club community project, which is now owned by the City of Grand Forks.

Opening day at the Rotary Spray Park.
Tracy Noseworthy (behind table) and other employees of the Grand Forks Credit Union hosted a barbecue and garage sale in the credit union parking lot Saturday. All proceeds go to Relay For Life. Other business, such as Overwaitea and Pharmasave, have been hosting fundraising events in preparation for this weekend's relay event. The 2016 Boundary Country Relay For Life will be held in Grand Forks City Park from 4 - 10 p.m. and encourages teams (whether from a business, or a group of individuals) to sign up to relay in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Fundraiser in the name of Relay!

Tomorrow, Saturday, is the Boundary Country Relay For Life

Tracy Noseworthy (behind table) and other employees of the Grand Forks Credit Union hosted a barbecue and garage sale in the credit union parking lot Saturday. All proceeds go to Relay For Life. Other business, such as Overwaitea and Pharmasave, have been hosting fundraising events in preparation for this weekend's relay event. The 2016 Boundary Country Relay For Life will be held in Grand Forks City Park from 4 - 10 p.m. and encourages teams (whether from a business, or a group of individuals) to sign up to relay in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mayor Frank Konrad, and Councillors Colleen Ross, Chris Hammett and Christine Thompson.

Coloured crosswalk lights up the street

Two rainbow crosswalks were painted near city hall over the weekend.

Mayor Frank Konrad, and Councillors Colleen Ross, Chris Hammett and Christine Thompson.

Candidates face electorate at forum

Candidates for the Grand Forks city byelection will be at an all-candidates forum Tuesday.

Big Hog dug until the land was forsaken

Reckonings column by Della Mallette, May 4 Grand Forks Gazette.

The abandoned well took Kathy away, Jimmie sang

Reckonings column by Della Mallette, April 13 Grand Forks Gazette.

Greenwood residents could be off to the polls

A byelection was necessary following the passing of Nola Tutti; a second seat has opened up with the resignation of Councillor Darla Ashton.

This column isn’t for everyone – there’s a definite ‘ewww…’ factor

Reckonings column by Della Mallette, Grand Forks Gazette

Ernst Baxmann was lucky to escape the accident with only minor injuries. His logging truck (below) is a write-off.

Interfor recognizes driver’s bravery

Baxmann was deriving his logging truck when he met a jeep that had crossed the centre line. His quick thinking prevented catastrophe.

Ernst Baxmann was lucky to escape the accident with only minor injuries. His logging truck (below) is a write-off.
City Councillors (from left) Christine Thompson and Julia Butler, and Mayor Frank Konrad.

Council Julia Butler keeps her seat, Supreme Court judge says

The Honourable Mr. justice Greyell dismissed the city’s application to have Grand Forks City Councillor Julia Butler disqualified.

City Councillors (from left) Christine Thompson and Julia Butler, and Mayor Frank Konrad.
How Grand Forks City Council voted Feb. 15.

Projects get early budget approval

Briefs from the Grand Forks City Council regular meeting Feb. 15.

How Grand Forks City Council voted Feb. 15.
Designer/builder Peter Matheson

Big talk about little things

The conversation, facilitated by designer/builder Peter Matheson, focused on small housing, downsizing, cluster housing and eco-zoning.

Designer/builder Peter Matheson

Winter’s over, says Phil, but let’s celebrate Family Day

Reckonings column by Della Mallet, Feb. 10 Grand Forks Gazette.

(Above) Rod Templeton leads the procession at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Robbie Burns Night celebration Friday evening, followed by Gord Jones carrying the haggis and Kyle Whyte following with a tray bearing Scotch whiskey for the traditional toast.

Gie her a haggis!

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 celebrates Robbie Burns Night.

(Above) Rod Templeton leads the procession at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Robbie Burns Night celebration Friday evening, followed by Gord Jones carrying the haggis and Kyle Whyte following with a tray bearing Scotch whiskey for the traditional toast.
Roy Ronaghan was pictured on a sunny day in 2009 with then CUPE BC President Barry O’Neill.

Roy Ronaghan, we will miss you

Reckonings column by Della Mallete, Jan. 13 Grand Forks Gazette.

Roy Ronaghan was pictured on a sunny day in 2009 with then CUPE BC President Barry O’Neill.