Thumbs Up: To the Overwaitea pharmacist gal who suggested I go to emergency – it was quite a serious diagnosis.
Thumbs Up: To Boundary Hospital nurses and staff for such good care in a beautiful facility.
Thumbs Down: People that leave their vehicles running summer and winter with no one in it, in an idle free zone.
Thumbs Up: To the people on bikes that come up behind you and let you know they’re coming.
Thumbs Down: To people on bikes that come up behind you and don’t let you know they’re coming.
Thumbs Up: For all who took part in Canada Day celebrations in Grand Forks, whether it was as a spectator or the number of volunteers and workers who worked from the booths and kiosks.
Thumbs Down: To the city for allowing all the Hoary Alyssum to grow on city property as well to residents that also allow it to grow on their property ... it is in bloom now and spreading.
Thumbs Up: To the friendly helpful staff at Value Drug Mart. Members are always upbeat and pleasant, makes shopping there such a pleasure.
Thumbs Up: To the Elks for the delicious Canada Day pancake breakfast.
Thumbs Up: To teachers across the province, especially in School District 51, for helping to educate children and youth.
Thumbs Up: To the Grand Forks Fire Rescue vehicle in the Canada Day parade, who sprayed the crowd on a hot, hot day.
Thumbs Up: To businesses that dressed their storefronts up for Canada Day, thus making things feel more Canadian on July 1.
Thumbs Up: To the Grand Forks Secondary School Class of 2013 for not causing mischief on graduation weekend, at least according to the RCMP.
Thumbs Down: Drivers that fly down North Fork Road. It’s not a racetrack.
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