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The Grand Forks & District Fall Fair took place this past weekend. Here are some images.

A promoter from Creston is holding auditions in Grand Forks next week for a singing contest to be held in October.

As a new school year gets underway, many parents are wondering what they can do to help their children become readers.

J.M. Simpson, a well-liked and active citizen of the city was drowned in the Kettle River early this week.

The Sunshine Quilters Guild is a group dedicated to the art of quilting. The members learn from each other and outside instructors and enjoy sharing their skills and works of art.

The Alberta Miniature Chuckwagon Racing Association will be making its way to this year’s fall fair.

Rotary District 5080 clubs seek four outstanding professionals for the experience of a lifetime – a group study exchange team to Bangalore, India.

The best solutions to the challenges facing Canada’s communities are often found locally. For this reason, in Jan. 2011, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the creation of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards to recognize the enormous contribution volunteers make to Canada.

Selkirk College received $212,000 in one-time funding to train 20 pharmacy technicians and 18 health care assistants.

Grand Forks’ The Bargain! Shop (TB!S) was awarded a Silver Egg for being the district’s second-highest earner in a fundraiser that helps children with disabilities.