Cassandra Chin

Reflections on the month of December

This month has a lot more events lined up, from Christmas concerts, and more bake sales.

Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce President Todd Benson speaks at the chamber's AGM on Nov. 27.

Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce shows continued growth, holds AGM

In its second year of operation, the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce (BCRCC) held its AGM in Grand Forks.

Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce President Todd Benson speaks at the chamber's AGM on Nov. 27.

Grand Forks RCMP receives report of gasoline theft from Chevy Malibu on Dec. 1

Police received a report from a complainant about gasoline siphoned from his 2001 Chevrolet Malibu on Dec. 1.

Grand Forks RCMP bust Nakusp woman with over eight kilos of pot

Grand Forks RCMP arrested a 60-year-old woman for drug trafficking of marijuana just past midnight on Nov. 28.

UPDATED: Single vehicle rollover accident near Grand Forks on Dec. 2.

According to Grand Forks Fire Rescue chief Dale Heriot, there was a single vehicle rollover 22 km west of Grand Forks.

Once again, Grand Forks RCMP advise people to lock cars, this after more thefts

Recent vehicle thefts, including one involving stolen insurance documents, has Grand Forks RCMP warning residents to lock cars.

Window of Central Avenue residence in Grand Forks damaged

There are no suspects in a Nov. 20 incident that saw a window of a Central Avenue residence broken.

Pylons placed on Highway 3 near bridge at Christina Lake nearly causes accident

Pylons placed on Highway 3 at Christina Lake could've led to a major accident on Nov. 23.

RCMP investigating Nov. 23 shoplifting incident from Grand Forks’ Pharmasave

Grand Forks RCMP are investigating an incident where a man was observed stealing items from Grand Forks' Pharmasave.

Grand Forks residents involved in car accident near Paulson Bridge

A motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 3 about five kilometres west of the Paulson Bridge on Nov. 25 at 1:10 p.m.

Computers stolen during B&E at Huckleberry Mountain Market at Christina Lake

A report of a break-and-enter was received from Huckleberry Mountain Market at Christina Lake on Nov. 24 around 3 a.m.

Grand Forks RCMP caught a male trying to remove floor material from the Winnipeg Hotel early on Nov. 21.

Thief caught red-handed at Grand Forks’ Winnipeg Hotel on Nov. 21

A routine patrol by Grand Forks RCMP in the early-morning hours of Nov. 21 led to the arrest of a male in the Winnipeg Hotel.

Grand Forks RCMP caught a male trying to remove floor material from the Winnipeg Hotel early on Nov. 21.
Remi Allard, senior hydrogeoligist from Piteau Associations Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Consulting Engineers, says the level of nitrates in Grand Forks' water wells isn't a problem.

Hydrogeologist says nitrate levels in Grand Forks’ water wells not a problem

Nitrate levels in Grand Forks’ water wells aren’t a major concern according to an engineering consulting firm.

Remi Allard, senior hydrogeoligist from Piteau Associations Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Consulting Engineers, says the level of nitrates in Grand Forks' water wells isn't a problem.
Grand Forks Peewee Rep Team after winning a recent tournament where they placed third amongst 11 other teams.

Grand Forks Peewee Rep Team off to great start

The Grand Forks Peewee Rep Team is off to a great start as it competes against strong opponents.

Grand Forks Peewee Rep Team after winning a recent tournament where they placed third amongst 11 other teams.
Grand Forks Secondary School senior Wolves' volleyball players. From left: Jessica Smith, Tyra Rexin and Shayna Plotnikoff.

Grand Forks Secondary School senior girls’ volleyball season ends

Grand Forks Secondary School senior girls' volleyball season ended on Nov. 17.

Grand Forks Secondary School senior Wolves' volleyball players. From left: Jessica Smith, Tyra Rexin and Shayna Plotnikoff.
Pacific Abrasives and Supply Inc. is looking at various options to control dust.

Pacific Abrasives and Supply Inc. in Grand Forks looks to control pollution

Pacific Abrasives and Supply Inc. is looking at various options to control its dust pollution after concerns raised by nearby residents.

Pacific Abrasives and Supply Inc. is looking at various options to control dust.
President and CEO of the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce John Winter was the guest-speaker at the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 27.

PHOTO GALLERY: Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts AGM at gallery 2 in Grand Forks

Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts annual general meeting on Nov. 27.

President and CEO of the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce John Winter was the guest-speaker at the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 27.
Grand Forks Atom 2 tied with Kaslo in Saturday's game 5-5 at the Grand Forks Arena.

Grand Forks Atom 2 house team ties Kaslo 5-5

Grand Forks Atom 2 house team tied against Kaslo 5-5.

Grand Forks Atom 2 tied with Kaslo in Saturday's game 5-5 at the Grand Forks Arena.
Grand Forks Atom 2 tied with Kaslo in Saturday's game 5-5 at the Grand Forks Arena.

PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Forks Atom 2 ties against Kaslo 5-5

Grand Forks Atom 2 tied against Kaslo (5-5) during last Saturday's game at the Grand Forks Arena.

Grand Forks Atom 2 tied with Kaslo in Saturday's game 5-5 at the Grand Forks Arena.

McLeod’s By-Products’ Dodge pickup truck from Armstrong, B.C. found in Grand Forks

A 1996 Dodge pickup truck stolen from Armstrong, B.C. was recovered in Grand Forks, B.C.