Grand Forks Gazette

New COVID cases rise in West Kootenay, generally fall to the east

This week's numbers were released by the BC CDC on Wednesday, Sept. 8

  • Sep 8, 2021

Protesters picket school district office in Grand Forks

Through Interior Health, local schools are offering COVID vaccine clinics

  • Sep 7, 2021

Back-to-school guidelines could be safer, says Boundary teachers’ union

Union President Norm Sabourin highlighted ministry's lack of a vaccine mandate

  • Sep 3, 2021

Man who led Midway RCMP on freezing steeplechase out of prison

The man had to be airlifted to safety after a Bridesville incident last December

  • Sep 3, 2021

Grand Forks RCMP highlights mental health, homelessness issues in latest crime statistics

The issues don't necessarily relate to crime, but they take up the detachment's time, Sgt. Peppler said

  • Sep 1, 2021

Grand Forks, Castlegar had highest soot levels in B.C. in 2020

The cities topped the list for fine particulate matter in the B.C. Lung Association's latest State of the Air report

  • Sep 1, 2021

Man drives pickup through emergency scene north of Grand Forks

First-responders said they rely on the public to keep them safe while treating roadside patients

  • Sep 1, 2021

Gas leak threatens Grand Forks neighbourhood gutted by 2018 flood

All city utilities had been cut to the area, according to city staff at the scene

  • Aug 27, 2021

Windsor Hotel set to reopen next summer

Boundary ranchers recently bought the building in a foreclosure sale

  • Aug 27, 2021

Grand Forks’ fire dept. investigating City Park fire

Dep. Fire Chief Stephane Dionne said he was hoping to speak to people seen at the fire

  • Aug 26, 2021

Rock Creek Fall Fair put off for another year

The fair's board of directors had to consider a recent health order that sharply limited gatherings, says GM Lisa Sims

  • Aug 26, 2021

Suspect charged in connection with Grand Forks crime spree

The suspect allegedly assaulted Mounties and a city resident, say RCMP

  • Aug 26, 2021

20 bighorn sheep near Grand Forks die due to disease; group searching the area for others

Twenty sheep found dead near city, says concerned non-profit

  • Aug 25, 2021

Disease reportedly kills off dozens of bighorn sheep near Grand Forks

Twenty sheep found dead near city, says concerned non-profit

  • Aug 25, 2021

Grand Forks needs to take a hard look at water sustainability

Mayor Taylor suggests the city's long-term water supply may be at risk

  • Aug 25, 2021

Area restrictions for Gladstone Park wildfire cancelled

BC Wildfire Service says there is no longer any need to restrict public access to the area.

  • Aug 23, 2021

Christina Lake fire protection petition fails

Some owners of boat-access only properties wanted to be added to the fire department's jurisdiction.

  • Aug 22, 2021

Grand Forks Border Bruins desperately seeking billets

The team needs 23 to 25 beds for its players this coming season, but has only confirmed nine.

  • Aug 21, 2021

Boundary Chamber names rural community advisor

Andrew Zwicker's new position is intended to help businesses cope with the fallout from COVID-19.

  • Aug 20, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Hardy View Lodge in Grand Forks

One resident, one staff member infected.

  • Aug 20, 2021