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Sustainable forestry companies

Few plants outperform a tree for sucking carbon from the atmosphere and when a tree is harvested, much of the carbon stays trapped in the wood.

Pregnacy, alcohol and FADS

One of the greatest dangers for babies in the formative stages involves alcohol.

Artisan association's fall tour to start next week

This year’s Boundary Artisan Association (BAA) fall studio tour is a two-day celebration of arts, culture and heritage in Boundary Country on Sept. 24 to 25.

Atamanenko to host food forum

Alex Atamanenko, MP for the B.C. Southern Interior, is co-sponsoring a series of MP forums to discuss the issues that surround genetic modification on a local and national level.

THE WAY IT WAS: Phones ring off the hook after 9/11 attacks in 2001

Phones were ringing off the hook at Cascade and Carson Canada Customs offices following devastating terrorist attacks on several American targets on Sept. 11, 2001, including the World Trade Center in New York City.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Grand Forks & District Fall Fair

PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Grand Forks & District Fall Fair

The Grand Forks & District Fall Fair took place this past weekend. Here are some images.
Auditions for Grand Forks' Best Singer next week

Auditions for Grand Forks' Best Singer next week

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

Preschool storytime at library

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

THE WAY IT WAS: Well-known citizen drowns in 1906

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

CLUB HAPPENINGS: Sunshine Quilters prep for another year

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.