Craig Lindsay

Smoke is very thick in all of Grand Forks from nearby fire.

UPDATED 1pm – Smoky skies advisory for area; smoke expected to remain until shift in weather

Smoke is persisting in the valleys Sunday morning. The smoke is the result of numerous fires in the region

Smoke is very thick in all of Grand Forks from nearby fire.

Canadians fire crews ready to help US battle Stickpin wildfire

Two unit crews (40 firefighters) are expected to join the fray in the United States fighting the large Stickpin wildfire

Photo of the Stickpin fire taken from a plane over Grand Forks. You can see the airport as well.

UPDATE – fires in the region appear stable; Canadian crews expected to help Stickpin

Two unit crews (40 firefighters) are expected to be deployed stateside to help fight Washington wildfire.

Photo of the Stickpin fire taken from a plane over Grand Forks. You can see the airport as well.
John MacLean, RDKB CAO, addresses a packed gym full of Grand Forks residents tonight at GFSS.

Emergency crews urge GF residents to remain calm but ready

John MacLean, RDKB CAO, led a public meeting at Grand Forks Secondary School tonight (Thursday) regarding the wildfire situation

John MacLean, RDKB CAO, addresses a packed gym full of Grand Forks residents tonight at GFSS.

Stickpin fire in Washington expected to grow; still 6km from border

Highway 3 by Christina Lake reopened last night closing briefly due to Paulson wildfire smoke.

Rock Creek wildfire evacuation order to be downgraded

RDKB announced that evacuation order will be rescinded in Rock Creek.

Airport Fly-in cancelled due to wildfires

The Grand Forks Airport Appreciation Day Fly-in has been cancelled due to the increased helicopter traffic

This 1922 Mack Fire Truck was one of many classic vehicles at the Park in the Park car show.

Park in the Park a success despite challenges

In all, 176 vehicles were registered as well as about a dozen fire apparatuses and 20 late vehicles.

This 1922 Mack Fire Truck was one of many classic vehicles at the Park in the Park car show.
People stranded by the Rock Creek fire look through clothes donated by locals at Midway Community Hall.

Rock Creek Wildfire update – The Evacuation Order for parts of the Rock Creek Fire area has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert

Important news and information regarding the Rock Creek wildfire updated as quickly as possible.

People stranded by the Rock Creek fire look through clothes donated by locals at Midway Community Hall.
Midway Community Hall serves as the emergency evacuation centre for the Rock Creek Fire.

Boundary residents pull together to help evacuees

The wildfire west of Rock Creek is still 0 per cent contained and is an estimated 2,500 hectares.

Midway Community Hall serves as the emergency evacuation centre for the Rock Creek Fire.

Local man charged in hunting incident

Marty Thomas of Grand Forks was found guilty of a hunting offence months after being named BC's top guide.

The Rock Creek wildfire is currently at 500 hectares and 0 per cent contained. Both Highway 3 and 33 are closed to all traffic in the area.

Update – Wildfire near Rock Creek closes both Highway 3 and 33

There is an 800 hectare wildfire burning west of Rock Creek. Several areas have been evacuated.

The Rock Creek wildfire is currently at 500 hectares and 0 per cent contained. Both Highway 3 and 33 are closed to all traffic in the area.
Emery Olauson, shown here coaching the Fayetteville FireAntz, is the new coach/general manager of the Grand Forks Border Bruins.

Bruins ink new coach and GM

Nothing could be finer than a new Border Bruins coach from out of North Carolina.

Emery Olauson, shown here coaching the Fayetteville FireAntz, is the new coach/general manager of the Grand Forks Border Bruins.
Al Harlow, lead singer and guitarist for Prism, raises his axes in the air during the band's performance Saturday night at CannaFest.

CannaFest rocks Grand Forks!!

By any measure, CannaFest was a big success with big crowds, hot weather, great performances and very few problems

Al Harlow, lead singer and guitarist for Prism, raises his axes in the air during the band's performance Saturday night at CannaFest.
Mad Dog plays the Cannafest pre-party Thursday night at Station Pub.

Bring on CannaFest!

CannaFest music festival begins today at James Donaldson Park in Grand Forks.

Mad Dog plays the Cannafest pre-party Thursday night at Station Pub.
Lee Aaron performing Friday night at CannaFest.

Photo Gallery – CannaFest Friday night

Good crowds and warm weather set the stage for the first night of CannaFest.

Lee Aaron performing Friday night at CannaFest.

Didn’t I just go on vacation like yesterday?

On the Ball column by Craig Lindsay, Aug. 5 issue of the Grand Forks Gazette.

Family suing over drowning

Barrie, along with Christina Lake residents Ronald (74) and Jacqueline Jean (71) Legare died of drowning after being swept down the falls.

Dan Hawkins facilitates Aston Sweet on the 1,000 ft zip line at the High Ropes Course.

Pines is the place to be!

Residential camps are very popular where the kids stay up at the camp for the whole week.

Dan Hawkins facilitates Aston Sweet on the 1,000 ft zip line at the High Ropes Course.
The Perepelkin Bench.

New bench awaits hikers

A bench in honour of a popular local resident has been erected on the trail up to the top of Observation Mountain.

The Perepelkin Bench.