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Five options presented for restoring access to Idaho Lookout

Five options presented for restoring access to Idaho Lookout

The popular spot near New Denver has been closed since 2020
Highlights from the Jan. 13 Grand Forks City Council meeting

Highlights from the Jan. 13 Grand Forks City Council meeting

Grand Forks firefighters stand ready to help with U.S. wildfires The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, California raised questions about the city’s ability to send personnel and equipment if needed.
Used oil recycling depot in Grand Forks gets an upgrade

Used oil recycling depot in Grand Forks gets an upgrade

Grand Forks is getting a bigger and better drop-off site for motor oil and other used automotive fluids.
Convicted sex offender charged with Castlegar child sex crimes

Convicted sex offender charged with Castlegar child sex crimes

Danny Edward Depew charged with child luring and arrange/agree a sexual offence against a child
Food bank in Grand Forks reports increase in usage, praises donations

Food bank in Grand Forks reports increase in usage, praises donations

The food bank helped 3,865 households in 2024
No potential changes to Harrop, Glade ferry crossings until February

No potential changes to Harrop, Glade ferry crossings until February

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has not yet scheduled hearing dates to reconsider service cuts
Shaping the 2025 Kootenay Boundary budget; town halls coming up

Shaping the 2025 Kootenay Boundary budget; town halls coming up

RDKB residents will soon have the chance to delve into the proposed 2025 budget
Clearing the Air: Climate and your pocketbook

Clearing the Air: Climate and your pocketbook

Fifth in a 10-part series of columns from the West Kootenay Climate Hub
Housing report points to needs for seniors, rental units

Housing report points to needs for seniors, rental units

The City of Grand Forks has a clearer idea of how much and what type of housing it will need for the short and long-term future, with an eye on developing more homes suitable for its changing demographics including seniors and families.
UPDATE: Fruitvale woman dies after falling out of vehicle

UPDATE: Fruitvale woman dies after falling out of vehicle

The incident occurred on Jan. 9