Kathleen Saylors

RCMP, coroner investigate death

RCMP, coroner investigate death

The death has not been deemed suspicious.

RCMP, coroner investigate death
The Grand Forks Ultimate Club is once again hosting its Ultimate Disc summer camp for kids this week in City Park. This year 43 kids are registered for a week of ultimate disc games, drills and a tournament to end the week, facilitate by members of the disc club. Ultimate is a game played with a frisbee and resembles football, with two teams and end zones; however, Ultimate also uses the non-stop movement and athleticism of soccer, and is self-officiated. The Grand Forks Ultimate Club will be hosting its Settle Down Ultimate tournament this weekend in City Park. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

The “ultimate” week at summer camp

The Grand Forks Ultimate club hosted the summer camp.

The Grand Forks Ultimate Club is once again hosting its Ultimate Disc summer camp for kids this week in City Park. This year 43 kids are registered for a week of ultimate disc games, drills and a tournament to end the week, facilitate by members of the disc club. Ultimate is a game played with a frisbee and resembles football, with two teams and end zones; however, Ultimate also uses the non-stop movement and athleticism of soccer, and is self-officiated. The Grand Forks Ultimate Club will be hosting its Settle Down Ultimate tournament this weekend in City Park. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
Dancers from the Lil’wat Nation were in the Boundary on June 21 in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. While parts of the day scheduled for Gyro Park were rained out, dancers were present in schools in Grand Forks throughout the day. In Lil’wat Nation tradition, dancing and storytelling conveys the cultural traditions and history – making it vital to pass on to youth and future generations. (Myrna Logan/Submitted)

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Some festivities were rained out, but students enjoyed Indigenous dancing

Dancers from the Lil’wat Nation were in the Boundary on June 21 in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. While parts of the day scheduled for Gyro Park were rained out, dancers were present in schools in Grand Forks throughout the day. In Lil’wat Nation tradition, dancing and storytelling conveys the cultural traditions and history – making it vital to pass on to youth and future generations. (Myrna Logan/Submitted)
From the Hill: Cannabis and Canadians in 2018

From the Hill: Cannabis and Canadians in 2018

A column on cannabis legalization from MP Richard Cannings

From the Hill: Cannabis and Canadians in 2018
The Grade 8 honour roll award receipents.

GFSS celebrates Lupine award winnners

The awards ceremony was held on June 20.

The Grade 8 honour roll award receipents.
Grand Forks’ own Greylin Brummet participated in the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Ride Don’t Hide bike ride for mental health on Sunday. Brummet said she raised $206, part of the over $1.7 million raised by the Canadian Mental Health Association across Canada. Brummet said that in addition to raising money, she hopes the ride raises awareness about mental health for everyone and puts an end to the stigma of mental illness. (Greylin Brummet/Submitted)

Grand Forks resident rides for mental health

The ride raises awareness of mental health issues.

Grand Forks’ own Greylin Brummet participated in the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Ride Don’t Hide bike ride for mental health on Sunday. Brummet said she raised $206, part of the over $1.7 million raised by the Canadian Mental Health Association across Canada. Brummet said that in addition to raising money, she hopes the ride raises awareness about mental health for everyone and puts an end to the stigma of mental illness. (Greylin Brummet/Submitted)
(Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

Newspaper shooting an attack on community news

Reporter Kate Saylors reflects on the newspaper shooting in Annapolis.

(Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
Teachers, friends and family gathered on Saturday at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena to celebrate the Grand Forks Secondary School graduates of 2018. The ceremony, featuring emcee Brian Foy, also gave the students an opportunity to receive scholarships for a variety of community organizations and celebrate with their peers at a party post-ceremony at the Christina Lake Golf Club. Congratulations graduates! Photos by Jacob Noseworthy.

Presenting the GFSS grads of 2018

The ceremony on June 23 was attended by family and friends.

Teachers, friends and family gathered on Saturday at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena to celebrate the Grand Forks Secondary School graduates of 2018. The ceremony, featuring emcee Brian Foy, also gave the students an opportunity to receive scholarships for a variety of community organizations and celebrate with their peers at a party post-ceremony at the Christina Lake Golf Club. Congratulations graduates! Photos by Jacob Noseworthy.
Watch for debris and changes to waterways: RDKB

Watch for debris and changes to waterways: RDKB

The rivers aren't the same this year, and residents should be careful.

Watch for debris and changes to waterways: RDKB
Nanci Gillmor (left) and Cora Ludwar (right) posed by the pool during their retirement party on Thursday. Gillmor worked at the aquatic centre for 23 years, while Ludwar had been with the pool since it opened 31 years ago. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

Aquatic Centre staff retire

Two longtime members of the staff were wished well at a party last week.

Nanci Gillmor (left) and Cora Ludwar (right) posed by the pool during their retirement party on Thursday. Gillmor worked at the aquatic centre for 23 years, while Ludwar had been with the pool since it opened 31 years ago. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
Ian Mitchell and Everett Baker. (Submitted)

Letter: Working together for a stronger Grand Forks

A letter on interparty cooperation from the BC Liberals and the BC NDP

Ian Mitchell and Everett Baker. (Submitted)
RCMP attribute Christina Lake operation to missing person

RCMP attribute Christina Lake operation to missing person

Upper Fraser Valley RCMP are involved.

RCMP attribute Christina Lake operation to missing person
The proposed form and character designs for the building, including gabled roofs and red accents. (City of Grand Forks meeting agenda)

Grand Forks may yet see Tim Hortons development

The City of Grand Forks heard plans on Monday at council.

The proposed form and character designs for the building, including gabled roofs and red accents. (City of Grand Forks meeting agenda)
Flood to shorten landfill lifespan by four years

Flood to shorten landfill lifespan by four years

All that flood garbage has to go somewhere, and it's bad news for our landfill.

Flood to shorten landfill lifespan by four years
Greyhound closes, moves pickup to PetroCan

Greyhound closes, moves pickup to PetroCan

The change is unrelated to route changes, according to officials.

Greyhound closes, moves pickup to PetroCan
Larson chats with Maureen and Marius of the Gem Theatre on Friday. (Everett Baker/Submitted)

Larson tours Grand Forks post-flood

The MLA was in the area to talk to flood victims and business owners

Larson chats with Maureen and Marius of the Gem Theatre on Friday. (Everett Baker/Submitted)
Hailey Schwandt receives her diploma.

Presenting the Graduates of 2018

BCSS celebrated the 2018 grads last weekend.

Hailey Schwandt receives her diploma.
Rock Creek Community Medical celebrates 40 years

Rock Creek Community Medical celebrates 40 years

The society started with a donation of land.

Rock Creek Community Medical celebrates 40 years
Residents gathered at a meeting in Johnson Flats on Saturday afternoon.  (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

Soil, rebuilding key concerns at public meetings

The neighbourhood meetings were held last week.

Residents gathered at a meeting in Johnson Flats on Saturday afternoon.  (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
IIO looks for witnesses following May shooting

IIO looks for witnesses following May shooting

Were you in the Donaldson Drive area around 4 p.m. on May 10?

IIO looks for witnesses following May shooting