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Carol Lajoie moderated a meeting regarding the formation of a Grand Forks downtown business association on Nov. 13.

Local business people form Grand Forks downtown business association

Business owners and managers in Grand Forks gathered to discuss the formation of a downtown business association on Nov. 13.

Carol Lajoie moderated a meeting regarding the formation of a Grand Forks downtown business association on Nov. 13.

Deadline for City of Grand Forks’ branding survey this Thursday

The deadline for input for the City of Grand Forks’ branding project is this Thursday.

School District 51 trustee Cathy Riddle (right) and the board will take their time in regards to a local middle school.

School District 51 postpones decision on middle school implementation

School District 51’s (SD51) board of education unanimously voted to postpone any decision on the implementation of a middle school.

School District 51 trustee Cathy Riddle (right) and the board will take their time in regards to a local middle school.

School District 51 continues fire suppression program

The school district's fire suppression program has seen an increase in student interest.

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board chair Larry Gray (left), pictured here with director of corporate administration Elaine Kumar, discusses the possible addition of question period to the agenda in the Nov. 1 board of directors meeting at the Grand Forks RDKB office.

RDKB board rejects adding question period in agenda

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board discussed question period, cuts to Canada Post and Greyhound services last week.

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board chair Larry Gray (left), pictured here with director of corporate administration Elaine Kumar, discusses the possible addition of question period to the agenda in the Nov. 1 board of directors meeting at the Grand Forks RDKB office.
There have been new stop signs placed along 72nd Avenue to minimize the number of vehicles speeding.

City of Grand Forks hopes new signs on 72nd Avenue stop speeders

There have been new stop signs placed along 72nd Avenue in Grand Forks to minimize the number of vehicles speeding through the street.

There have been new stop signs placed along 72nd Avenue to minimize the number of vehicles speeding.

Remembering those that have served in wars

This Sunday, Nov. 11 marks another year of remembrance as red poppies are pinned to the lapels of coats.

BANAC offers to help with solutions to deer issue in Grand Forks

The Boundary All Nations Aboriginal Council (BANAC) has offered assistance to the Grand Forks deer committee.

CBC Radio West afternoon show with host Rebecca Zandbergen broadcasting from Gallery 2 tomorrow

Grand Forks' Gallery 2 will be hosting CBC Radio West afternoon show with host Rebecca Zandbergen tomorrow (Nov. 6).

Fortis BC upgrading along Highway 3, between Grand Forks and Christina Lake

Fortis BC is upgrading electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure between Grand Forks and Christina Lake.

The Grand Forks Rotary Club hosted their annual Halloween bonfire on Oct. 31.

PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Forks Rotary Club’s Halloween Bonfire 2012

The Grand Forks Rotary Club hosted its annual Halloween bonfire on Oct. 31.

The Grand Forks Rotary Club hosted their annual Halloween bonfire on Oct. 31.
From left: MLA John Slater, Interior Health Authority (IHA) board chair Norman Embree, IHA Acute area director Ingrid Hampf and Grand Forks Ambulance Services' unit chief Jeff Olsen outside Boundary Hospital last May, in an area where a heliport will be built.

Boundary Hospital heliport plans progressing

Grand Forks has agreed to send a letter to Transport Canada in support of heliport construction at the Boundary Hospital property.

From left: MLA John Slater, Interior Health Authority (IHA) board chair Norman Embree, IHA Acute area director Ingrid Hampf and Grand Forks Ambulance Services' unit chief Jeff Olsen outside Boundary Hospital last May, in an area where a heliport will be built.

Richard Fehr Memorial Fundraiser set up to send children to camp

The Richard Fehr Memorial Fundraiser has been set up to raise money to send children with special needs to summer camps each year.

CEO William Powell's company, Environment Depot for Wastewater to Energy Ltd., has been nominated as 'Most Promising Start-Up' in this year's KAST awards.

BUSINESS BEAT: Grand Forks business nominated ‘Most Promising Start-Up’

Grand Forks’ Environment Depot for Wastewater to Energy Ltd. has been nominated as “Most Promising Start-Up” for the KAST awards.

CEO William Powell's company, Environment Depot for Wastewater to Energy Ltd., has been nominated as 'Most Promising Start-Up' in this year's KAST awards.

Local companies oppose Roxul road closure bylaw

Grand Forks city council has approved the Roxul road closure bylaw, but there are concerns from local companies.

The Winnipeg Hotel on Central Avenue in Grand Forks could be torn down.

UPDATED: Permit submitted to tear down Winnipeg Hotel in Grand Forks and convert to liquor store

A development permit has been submitted to dismantle the current Winnipeg Hotel and replace the building with a liquor store.

The Winnipeg Hotel on Central Avenue in Grand Forks could be torn down.

Boundary Central Secondary School raising fees for student athletes

Boundary Central Secondary School (BCSS) will be adding an additional $25 to their school fees for student athletes.

Bullying not limited to school, work

Bullying has become a reoccurring theme lately, an almost redundant topic, but important, especially with the Amanda Todd suicide.

Grocery stores in Grand Forks pulled meat after recall

Affected meat has been removed from shelves at the local grocery stores in Grand Forks after a large meat recall by XL Foods in September.

Grand Forks and District Fall Fair Society President Les Braden taking part in the mini chuckwagon races at this year's fair. Braden and the society have proposed three sites that could serve as a permanent home for the fair.

Grand Forks and District Fall Fair Society proposes three sites for permanent fair home

The Grand Forks and District Fall Fair Society is seeking a permanent home for the fall fair.

Grand Forks and District Fall Fair Society President Les Braden taking part in the mini chuckwagon races at this year's fair. Braden and the society have proposed three sites that could serve as a permanent home for the fair.