Cassandra Chin

City of Grand Forks to implement water meters at residential properties

The City of Grand Forks is looking to implement water meters at residential properties starting some time in 2013.

Seventeen-year-old girl found with gunshot wound on Saturday in Grand Forks

A 17-year-old girl was found lying on Canning Road in Grand Forks early Saturday, suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the RCMP.

Smoke near Grand Forks and Christina Lake coming from wildfires in Washington state on Sept. 20.

Smoke near Grand Forks, Christina Lake from wildfires in Washington

Smoke seen near Grand Forks and Christina Lake from wildfires in Washington state.

Smoke near Grand Forks and Christina Lake coming from wildfires in Washington state on Sept. 20.

Parents alarmed about lack of teaching assistant at Beaverdell Elementary School

Beaverdell Elementary School parents are concerned with the lack of a teaching assistant position for the 2012/2013 school year.

Following the example set by Terry Fox

Since his journey across Canada in 1980, Terry Fox has become a Canadian icon for hope, perseverance, strength and determination.

Grand Forks Wildlife Hall set to close on Nov. 15

The Grand Forks Wildlife Hall is set to close its doors on Nov. 15 unless an organization or group takes it over.

City of Grand Forks set to raise garbage rates

Grand Forks residents will see an increase in monthly garbage fees by a dollar in the next billing period.

The board of trustees for School District 51 had its first meeting of the school year on Sept. 11.

Lack of TA at Beaverdell and decrease in students topics at School District 51’s Sept. 11 meeting

Lack of a teaching assistant at Beaverdell Elementary School and a decrease in students in School District 51 were topics at the meeting.

The board of trustees for School District 51 had its first meeting of the school year on Sept. 11.

Piche sentencing for production and possession of marijuna delayed until Oct. 16

Sentencing for Allen Piche, a.k.a. the Bear Dude, over alleged production and possession of marijuana has been delayed.

Michael Trickey of Strategic Infrastructure Management Inc. made a presentation to Grand Forks city council on Sept. 4 regarding road conditions.

City of Grand Forks receives report on road condition assessment

According to a report provided to the City of Grand Forks, 22 kilometres of city roads are in poor condition.

Michael Trickey of Strategic Infrastructure Management Inc. made a presentation to Grand Forks city council on Sept. 4 regarding road conditions.
According to the Southeast Fire Centre, the haze and smell of smoke in Grand Forks and the Kootenay-Boundary are coming from wildfires in Washington state and the Okanagan. Pictured here, smoke and haze are seen in a field along North Fork Road.

Smoke in Grand Forks and Kootenay-Boundary due to Okanagan and Washington wildfires

Smoky skies in the Kootenay-Boundary are due to wildfires in Washington and Okanagan and pose no threat to forests and communities.

According to the Southeast Fire Centre, the haze and smell of smoke in Grand Forks and the Kootenay-Boundary are coming from wildfires in Washington state and the Okanagan. Pictured here, smoke and haze are seen in a field along North Fork Road.
Public servants in Grand Forks joined the rest of British Columbia’s Government and Service Employee Union (BCGEU) workers for a one-day strike on Sept. 5.

BCGEU employees in Grand Forks and B.C. hold one-day strike

Public servants in Grand Forks and the rest of B.C.’s Government and Service Employee Union (BCGEU) workers for a one-day strike on Sept. 5.

Public servants in Grand Forks joined the rest of British Columbia’s Government and Service Employee Union (BCGEU) workers for a one-day strike on Sept. 5.

Vote with your head, not your heart in upcoming U.S. and 2013 B.C. provincial election

Whether you are voting in the 2013 B.C. provincial election or the upcoming U.S. presidential election, vote for the best person.

Allen 'The Bear Dude' Piche's home was destroyed by a fire on Aug. 27.

RCMP: Fire that destroyed Allen Piche’s residence not arson

The fire that destroyed the residence of Allen “The Bear Dude” Piche has been deemed non-criminal.

Allen 'The Bear Dude' Piche's home was destroyed by a fire on Aug. 27.
Grand Forks Best Singers from left: third place Gary Smith, in first Missy Faulkner and Wendy Faulkner in second. The first and second place singers will advance to the final Kootenay's Best Singer.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Grand Forks Best Singer contest

Grand Forks Best Singer 2012 took place at the Grand Forks Secondary School auditorium on Aug. 28.

Grand Forks Best Singers from left: third place Gary Smith, in first Missy Faulkner and Wendy Faulkner in second. The first and second place singers will advance to the final Kootenay's Best Singer.
Tim Dueck, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s solid waste program co-ordinator, explaining the green bin program to city council during a recent meeting.

Green bins to roll out to residents of Grand Forks in October

The City of Grand Forks approved the expansion of the green bin food scraps recycling program to the rest of the city’s residences.

Tim Dueck, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s solid waste program co-ordinator, explaining the green bin program to city council during a recent meeting.
John Greaves speaking at the Aug. 20 Grand Forks city council meeting.

CITY COUNCIL: Marshall Lake support and dog park discussed at Grand Forks city council meeting

The Marshall Lake Stewardship Group made a presentation to Grand Forks city council asking for a letter of support to the province.

John Greaves speaking at the Aug. 20 Grand Forks city council meeting.

If you can’t take the heat …

With average temperatures ranging in the high 20s to low 30s in Grand Forks lately, the sun has been quite the blazing force.

Councillors Michael Wirischagin, Patrick O’Doherty and Cher Wyers (top left), Mayor Brian Taylor (top right),  Councillors Bob Kendel and Neil Krog (bottom left) and Coun. Gary Smith (bottom right) discussed the Stop the Violence BC campaign at Monday’s city council meeting.

Grand Forks city council votes against supporting Stop the Violence BC

Grand Forks city council has decided not to support a campaign that is in favour of the strict regulation and taxation of marijuana.

Councillors Michael Wirischagin, Patrick O’Doherty and Cher Wyers (top left), Mayor Brian Taylor (top right),  Councillors Bob Kendel and Neil Krog (bottom left) and Coun. Gary Smith (bottom right) discussed the Stop the Violence BC campaign at Monday’s city council meeting.

Grand Forks contemplates changes to storage and display areas at Gyro Park

The City of Grand Forks is contemplating changes to the structures used as storage and display areas at Gyro Park.