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WILDFIRE WATCH: Be 'very, very cautious' in B.C. backcountry over Long Weekend

The BC Wildfire Service says there have been 1,342 wildfires since April 1, 2015, burning 276,000 hectares

Jul 22, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

Police probe reveals 'disturbing' online trade in child porn in B.C.

RCMP uncover 1,200 instances of B.C. residents using peer-to-peer networks to transfer child porn photos and videos

Jul 22, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

City moves to Stage 2 watering restrictions

As published in the July 22 issue of the Grand Forks Gazette.

Jul 22, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Appreciate fawns from afar

While lone fawns may appear to be abandoned, it is a regular practice of does to leave their young while out foraging.

Jul 21, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Ombudsperson to review drug researcher firings

Jay Chalke's office exempted from confidentiality agreements, NDP agrees to his independent probe into reason for dismissals

Jul 21, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Trio longboard across B.C. for a cause

The boarding trip is a way of raising awareness and donations to help support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada.

Jul 20, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

River levels dangerously low

The Kettle River is at its all-time low near Midway, while at Laurier it is just above the all-time low there from 1934.

Jul 17, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Wildfire update - Evacuation alert lifted for Sitkum Creek wildfire area

No wildfires located around Grand Forks. Sitkum only wildfire of note in Southeast Fire Centre area.

Jul 16, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

City of Grand Forks Water Restrictions Notice

As published in the July 15, 2015, Grand Forks Gazette

Jul 15, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

New penalties eyed for careless fire starts

Province considers barring people from provincial campgrounds for campfire violations, seizing vehicles of careless smokers

Jul 15, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >