Grand Forks Gazette

Flash flood hits Christina Lake area homes

No one hurt in sudden deluge that saw four people flee their home on Fife Road

  • Apr 26, 2021

Flash flood hits West Kootenay homes

No one hurt in sudden deluge that saw four people flee their home near Christina Lake, B.C.

  • Apr 26, 2021

School children warned after cougar kills deer in Grand Forks

No cougar sightings after overnight kill, says Conservation Service Officer

  • Apr 26, 2021

Grand Forks strategists to launch tourism, investment initiative

City hall meanwhile reports quarterly construction bump

  • Apr 23, 2021

Whither Shinning Raven Woman? Grand Forks mulls options on land deal to house sculpture

Sculptor David Seven Deers said he needs to own the sculpture's lodge site to keep the statue safe

  • Apr 23, 2021

Grand Forks fall fair cancels in-person events for 2021

The fair's board of directors is meanwhile considering relocating the fairgrounds

  • Apr 22, 2021

School board reports possible COVID exposure at Grand Forks high school

School District 51 said a member of the school community had tested positive for the novel coronavirus

  • Apr 22, 2021

Grand Forks shields riverside homes against erosion

Crews have built a modified dike along a section of the Kettle River in Johnson Flats

  • Apr 18, 2021

Grand Forks to increase security following theft, break-ins at city properties

Grand Forks RCMP said break-ins at abandoned homes accounted for majority of recent property crime

  • Apr 15, 2021

Grand Forks to keep shelter open during housing negotiations with province

The current facility at 2320 78th Ave. will stay open as a COVID-shelter, according to city council's resolution

  • Apr 15, 2021

Grand Forks’ wildfire operations centre reports successful controlled burn near city

Lead officer James Kastonoff said some smoke will stay in the area through Thursday, April 15

  • Apr 15, 2021

Grand Forks firefighters put out brush fire along Kettle River

The area has seen several campfires reportedly connected to a local homeless camp

  • Apr 14, 2021

Grand Forks RCMP reports slight increase in service calls over this point in 2020

Property crime and mental health checks are up significantly, according to Sgt. Darryl Peppler

  • Apr 14, 2021

COVID-19 infection confirmed in Boundary School District

Those potentially exposed to the virus have been told to self-isolate, says acting Superintendent

  • Apr 9, 2021

First responders attend Highway 3 crash in Grand Forks

No one appears to be hurt in the two-vehicle crash which highway stopped traffic in both directions

  • Apr 9, 2021

Greenwood man to stand trial for alleged stabbing

Grand Forks provincial court will set a trial date next month

  • Apr 9, 2021

Judge tells Grand Forks man accused of theft to guard his personal property

Edward 'Joe' Wright is accused of a break and entering at a flood-damaged property in North Ruckle

  • Apr 9, 2021

Man who took wild bear cubs to a Grand Forks motel may face charges

'They'll never have the chance to be bears,' said Conservation Officer Mark Walkoksy

  • Apr 8, 2021

Granby Road fires could lead to charges for property owner

Investigators believe the individual is responsible for multiple violations under the Environmental Management Act

  • Apr 7, 2021

Grand Forks man given probation after alleged assault that ended in scuffle with RCMP

The man has been ordered to keep the peace for a year, while continuing treatment for mental health issues

  • Apr 7, 2021