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Grand Forks locations for sand and bags. The RDKB is advising Boundary residents to prepare for the possibility of flooding.

FLOOD WATCH: Sand and bags available in Grand Forks

RDKB Emergency Operations Centre is advising Boundary residents to prepare for possible flooding

Grand Forks locations for sand and bags. The RDKB is advising Boundary residents to prepare for the possibility of flooding.
Gerri Tubrett has set up a GoFundMe to help Dave Kirk, whose heart transplant and medical travails have put him in a precarious position.

GoFundMe set up to help Grand Forks man after heart transplant

Dave Kirk’s heart transplant and medical travails have put him in a precarious position

Gerri Tubrett has set up a GoFundMe to help Dave Kirk, whose heart transplant and medical travails have put him in a precarious position.
A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)

Cat colony with 14 feral felines at centre of controversy on B.C. college campus

The feral cats have been at the College of the Rockies Cranbrook campus for a decade

A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)
BC Parks has announced it will not pursue a proposed new 25-site campground at Christina Lake.

BC Parks will not pursue proposed new campground at Christina Lake

A proposal to build an expanded provincial campground at Christina Lake has…

BC Parks has announced it will not pursue a proposed new 25-site campground at Christina Lake.
A home and garage were lost in fire in the Regional District on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Photo courtesy Grand Forks Fire and Rescue.

Home and garage are lost in fire in the Regional District

A home and garage are gone after a fire Wednesday afternoon, Feb.…

A home and garage were lost in fire in the Regional District on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Photo courtesy Grand Forks Fire and Rescue.
The Midway Volunteer Fire Department.

Midway, RDKB get funding for firefighting equipment, training

A couple of organizations in the Kootenay-Boundary region are among more than…

The Midway Volunteer Fire Department.
Grand Forks RCMP took Ryan Harp into custody, Friday, Feb. 3

RCMP take wanted man into custody

Ryan Harp was arrested by police from Grand Forks and Midway Detachments Friday, Feb. 3

Grand Forks RCMP took Ryan Harp into custody, Friday, Feb. 3
Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings at Canada Rock Fest, 2022. Chris Hammett photo.

Canada Rock Fest cancelled for 2023

Organizer cites health concerns; refund information coming soon

Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings at Canada Rock Fest, 2022. Chris Hammett photo.
Gospel Chapel sorts and distributes unprocessed food directly to a number of organizations, including Boundary Food Bank and Courtesy Kitchen. They also process food in their commercial kitchen by making soups and dehydrated products, which are then distributed throughout the Boundary (from Christina Lake through to Big White). Food that isn’t suitable for human consumption is picked up by local farmers for animal feed. There are 50+ volunteers currently making this program work. The Community Care Coordinator at Gospel Chapel has been overseeing the program.

New management of food recovery program announced

Responsibility for Gospel Chapel’s Food Recovery Program in Grand Forks has shifted…

Gospel Chapel sorts and distributes unprocessed food directly to a number of organizations, including Boundary Food Bank and Courtesy Kitchen. They also process food in their commercial kitchen by making soups and dehydrated products, which are then distributed throughout the Boundary (from Christina Lake through to Big White). Food that isn’t suitable for human consumption is picked up by local farmers for animal feed. There are 50+ volunteers currently making this program work. The Community Care Coordinator at Gospel Chapel has been overseeing the program.
Two credit unions EKC and Heritage Credit Union will merge, effective January 1, 2023 – and will be operating under the legal name of “StellerVista Credit Union.” (Barry Coulter photo)

East Kootenay Community and Heritage Credit Union merger approved by members

The merger of East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) and Heritage Credit…

Two credit unions EKC and Heritage Credit Union will merge, effective January 1, 2023 – and will be operating under the legal name of “StellerVista Credit Union.” (Barry Coulter photo)
Spencer Horning scores on a penalty shot against Summerland. Peter Kalasz (www.peterkalaszphotography.com)

Bruins weekend wins extend lead in Murdoch Division

Submitted by Kevin McKinnon Grand Forks Border Bruins The holiday break is…

Spencer Horning scores on a penalty shot against Summerland. Peter Kalasz (www.peterkalaszphotography.com)
The C Prosecution Service announced no charges in Grand Forks RCMP non-fatal shooting last week.

No charges in Grand Forks RCMP non-fatal shooting in 2018 incident

On November 25, the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) said no charges have…

The C Prosecution Service announced no charges in Grand Forks RCMP non-fatal shooting last week.
New financial incentives and resources are available to eligible frontline Interior Health Grand Forks staff who work at Boundary District Hospital, Hardy View Lodge long-term care home and in community settings such as home support and mental health substance use services.

New financial incentives launched for health-care staff in Grand Forks

A series of new financial incentives to bring more frontline health care…

New financial incentives and resources are available to eligible frontline Interior Health Grand Forks staff who work at Boundary District Hospital, Hardy View Lodge long-term care home and in community settings such as home support and mental health substance use services.
Brian Champlin alongside the RDKBs newest EV — a Hyundai Kona. (Photo submitted)

RDKB boosts its clean credentials

Submitted The decals are on, charging stations are at the ready, and…

Brian Champlin alongside the RDKBs newest EV — a Hyundai Kona. (Photo submitted)
The 2022 Ktunaxa Business Showcase, held at the Prestige Inn on Thursday, Oct. 27, created an opportunity for Ktunaxa entrepreneurs and artisans to connect and network with regional industries, enhance their brand awareness in the community, and highlight products and services. (Barry Coulter photo)

Ktunaxa business showcase features entrepreneurs, businesses, artisans

Over 31 Ktunaxa businesses, including artisans, were involved in the showcase, and more than a dozen industries came by for the networking opportunities

The 2022 Ktunaxa Business Showcase, held at the Prestige Inn on Thursday, Oct. 27, created an opportunity for Ktunaxa entrepreneurs and artisans to connect and network with regional industries, enhance their brand awareness in the community, and highlight products and services. (Barry Coulter photo)
The list is set for candidates running for mayor and council in the upcoming municipal election.

Candidate list set for upcoming civic elections

The list is set for candidates running for mayor and council in…

The list is set for candidates running for mayor and council in the upcoming municipal election.
Michael Scott Miller, 41 years of age, from Oliver, B.C., is facing multiple charges ranging from Possession of Stolen Property to driving offences, to breaches of previous release orders. Photo courtesy Grand Forks RCMP

Grand Forks and Midway RCMP catch suspected truck thief

On August 30, around 4:45 a.m., Grand Forks RCMP were alerted to…

Michael Scott Miller, 41 years of age, from Oliver, B.C., is facing multiple charges ranging from Possession of Stolen Property to driving offences, to breaches of previous release orders. Photo courtesy Grand Forks RCMP
Maddisun's new album, “Home Is Where The Music Is” is available everywhere for streaming and for purchase on CD, Cassette and Vinyl.

From Cranbrook to Dublin to LA and back; Home Is Where The Music Is

Kootenay singer-songwriter Maddisun releases a new album, another step along the creative road

Maddisun's new album, “Home Is Where The Music Is” is available everywhere for streaming and for purchase on CD, Cassette and Vinyl.
Volunteers 15 years and older are needed for this year’s prize booth in the children’s area at the Grand Forks Fall Fair. Kids play games to earn tokens and every child gets a toy prize, as offered here in 2019. 
Peter Kalasz photo

Volunteers are vital to make Fall Fair fun for kids

By Michelle Mallette It’s been three years since last Grand Forks Fall…

Volunteers 15 years and older are needed for this year’s prize booth in the children’s area at the Grand Forks Fall Fair. Kids play games to earn tokens and every child gets a toy prize, as offered here in 2019. 
Peter Kalasz photo
Riders with the Rolling Barrage, a cross-country motorcycle ride in support of people with PTSD, stopped to visit the Wall of Honour at Rotary Park before heading out of Cranbrook, Thursday, August 18. (Barry Coulter photo)

Thunder across the land: Rolling Barrage raises support for PTSD

Rolling Barrage create awareness of the affliction of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder raises funds for agencies that help sufferers of PTSD

Riders with the Rolling Barrage, a cross-country motorcycle ride in support of people with PTSD, stopped to visit the Wall of Honour at Rotary Park before heading out of Cranbrook, Thursday, August 18. (Barry Coulter photo)