Cassandra Chin

Being prepared for the worst in light of Pines Bible Camp and Cascade Falls tragedies

These last two weeks have been nothing short of tragic as events have hit the area – the deaths at Pines Bible Camp and at Cascade Falls.

Doug Allin, current District of Peachland director of operations, will take over for the retiring Lynne Burch as chief administrative officer of the City of Grand Forks.

UPDATED: Allin to succeed Burch as City of Grand Forks’ CAO in October

Doug Allin, currently director of operations for the District of Peachland, will succeed retiring Lynne Burch as Grand Forks' CAO.

Doug Allin, current District of Peachland director of operations, will take over for the retiring Lynne Burch as chief administrative officer of the City of Grand Forks.

Grand Forks water quality continued to be monitored

After reports of high nitrate levels in Grand Forks’ water wells several years ago, water quality in the area has been monitored.

Drop-in soccer for youth and adults at Grand Forks Secondary School field

A drop-in soccer league has started up for the summer at the Grand Forks Secondary School field.

Allen Piche in court on Sept. 10, Tim LaFreniere on trail starting Aug. 21

Piche is awaiting sentencing for production of controlled substances and LaFreniere is awaiting trial for aggravated assault.

Grand Forks Hotel still in limbo

There is still no word yet on what will occur to the site of the Grand Forks Hotel, where pieces of rubble remain.

There’s nothing like a little holiday

After purchasing plane tickets in March, Grand Forks Gazette reporter Cassandra Chin is finally on hoilday.

Scott Sheppard and Connor Onions (front left and right) and Tom Kenny (back left) from Grand Forks Fire Rescue carry Christina Lake firefighter Roy van Holst, as part of a training exercise back in April. Training procedures such as this can soon take place at training grounds near the airport.

New training grounds near airport for Grand Forks Fire Rescue

Grand Forks Fire Rescue are developing new training grounds to practice drills near the airport in Grand Forks.

Scott Sheppard and Connor Onions (front left and right) and Tom Kenny (back left) from Grand Forks Fire Rescue carry Christina Lake firefighter Roy van Holst, as part of a training exercise back in April. Training procedures such as this can soon take place at training grounds near the airport.
Residents gather around Marshall Lake on July 14 to discuss next steps to save the dam from being decommissioned. John Greaves (second from right) and Christopher Stevenson (far right) were in attendance.

Greenwood not taking responsibility over Providence Dam at Marshall Lake

At its last council meeting, the City of Greenwood decided not to take over responsibility of Providence Dam located at Marshall Lake.

Residents gather around Marshall Lake on July 14 to discuss next steps to save the dam from being decommissioned. John Greaves (second from right) and Christopher Stevenson (far right) were in attendance.
Residents rally and sign petitions to keep Marshall Lake from being decommissioned.

VIDEO: Residents rally around Marshall Lake

Residents still hope to keep Marshall Lake from being decommissioned.

Residents rally and sign petitions to keep Marshall Lake from being decommissioned.
Noah Makortoff, who will represent the Kootenays in the upcoming BC Summer Games, practices baseball at James Donaldson Park in Grand Forks.

Grand Forks’ Makortoff representing Kootenays in baseball in BC Summer Games

A local from Grand Forks, Noah Makortoff, will be on the Kootenay baseball team for the BC Summer Games.

Noah Makortoff, who will represent the Kootenays in the upcoming BC Summer Games, practices baseball at James Donaldson Park in Grand Forks.
Summer construction is underway in Grand Forks with a new parking lot at Selkirk College and landscaping at City Park.

City of Grand Forks repaving Selkirk College lot, landscaping City Park soundstage

Summer construction is underway in Grand Forks with a new parking lot at Selkirk College and landscaping at City Park.

Summer construction is underway in Grand Forks with a new parking lot at Selkirk College and landscaping at City Park.
Campo D’Aglio’s owner Mike Oran is excited to open his restaurant in Grand Forks.

BUSINESS BEAT: Campo d’Aglio in Grand Forks tingling people’s tastebuds

Campo d’Aglio, a new restaurant in Grand Forks on Market Avenue, offers classical Italian with a few modern adaptions.

Campo D’Aglio’s owner Mike Oran is excited to open his restaurant in Grand Forks.

City of Grand Forks looking to move ahead with branding

Grand Forks city council could approve a city branding request for proposal plan in August.

Al Ludwig from the Ministry of Energy and Mines at the public information session on the Lynch Creek and Granby River mining sites on July 5.

North America Stone mining permit applications for Lynch Creek, Granby River areas discussed

The Ministry of Energy and Mines held a session regarding a pair of North America Stone exploration mining applications.

Al Ludwig from the Ministry of Energy and Mines at the public information session on the Lynch Creek and Granby River mining sites on July 5.
Chloe Skerritt has made the under-14 basketball team entering the B.C. Summer Games.

Grand Forks’ Chloe Skerritt gearing up for BC Summer Games

After completing two tryouts, local Chloe Skerritt has made the under-14 basketball team entering the B.C. Summer Games.

Chloe Skerritt has made the under-14 basketball team entering the B.C. Summer Games.
2012 BC Women’s Amateur Championship winner Christine Wong is presented a flag by Christina Lake Golf Club general manager Kevin Maffioli.

Richmond B.C.’s Wong wins BC Golf Women’s Amateur Championships

Christine Wong of Richmond, B.C., won the BC Golf Women’s Amateur Championships held last week at the Christina Lake Golf Club.

2012 BC Women’s Amateur Championship winner Christine Wong is presented a flag by Christina Lake Golf Club general manager Kevin Maffioli.
B.C. Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko has expressed concern about a government proposal to reconfigure the riding.

MP Alex Atamanenko expresses concern regarding revamped riding

B.C. Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko is concerned about the federal government’s proposal on riding reconfigurations.

B.C. Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko has expressed concern about a government proposal to reconfigure the riding.

Grand Forks resident not a fan of idling vehicles on Donaldson Drive

A resident living on Donaldson Drive in Grand Forks, B.C. has noted the increasing congestion of idling trucks and speeding vehicles.

Boys mentoring project a success in the Boundary area

The project developed social skills and involved over 60 young boys in healthy activities over a 16-week period.