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Premier names new education, community ministers

Premier names new education, community ministers

Mini cabinet shuffle gives TransLink oversight to Peter Fassbender, who exits turbulent education ministry after 2014 strike

Council approves applying for deer cull permit

Council members voted unanimously in support of a recommendation of the Deer Committee.
Boundary fires under control

Boundary fires under control

The largest fire burning is the Gibbs Creek fire north of Grand Forks, at 18.5 hectares.
Stewards get wild!

Stewards get wild!

This program allows parents and children to learn together about the ecology, and biology of Christina Lake.
Drone company taking off

Drone company taking off

Grand Forks is the only airport right now in Canada that is certified by Transport Canada for drone flights.
New bench awaits hikers

New bench awaits hikers

A bench in honour of a popular local resident has been erected on the trail up to the top of Observation Mountain.
Water meter installation deadline extended

Water meter installation deadline extended

Grand Forks City Council briefs from July 20 Committees of the Whole and Regular Meeting.
Child protection failure prompts probe

Child protection failure prompts probe

Minister Stephanie Cadieux appoints former deputy Bob Plecas; NDP leader John Horgan says he's not independent enough
Plane crash has crews running

Plane crash has crews running

Christina Lake Fire Rescue responded to the call but were called off, said chief Ken Gresley-Jones.
CannaFest ready to rock Grand Forks

CannaFest ready to rock Grand Forks

CannaFest 2015 takes place Aug. 7 and 8 at James Donaldson Park. The show is put on by the B.C. Pain Society.