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Smart meters not coming to Grand Forks yet

Grand Forks doesn't have plans to adopt smart meters any time in the near future.
10% HST cheaper than PST, study finds

10% HST cheaper than PST, study finds

A 10 per cent harmonized sales tax will cost an average B.C. family $255 a year less than returning to the former provincial sales tax, according to a new study.
Community First agreement coming to close

Community First agreement coming to close

Grand Forks' partnership with the provincial government in the Community First agreement is coming to a close.
BC Ferries to refund expired tickets

BC Ferries to refund expired tickets

BC Ferries is offering refunds for assured-loading passes that have expired.
B.C. appoints five provincial court judges

B.C. appoints five provincial court judges

Five new provincial court judges will help B.C.'s backlogged court system, but the system is still falling behind, says NDP justice critic Leonard Krog.
Layton taking medical leave from NDP leadership

Layton taking medical leave from NDP leadership

Federal NDP leader Jack Layton has announced he is taking an indefinite medical leave from the leadership of the party, after being diagnosed with a second type of cancer.
Deadline nears for HST voting

Deadline nears for HST voting

Elections BC is keeping its call centre open until midnight Friday, the deadline for B.C. residents to register and request a voting package for the harmonized sales tax referendum.
Full-time police at Christina Lake for second summer

Full-time police at Christina Lake for second summer

For the second straight summer, Christina Lake has a full-time RCMP officer present in the area in the form of Cpl. Chris Cottrill.

City plans new crossing near Hutton Elementary

The City of Grand Forks will make crossing safer and easier for Hutton Elementary School students this fall by moving the crosswalk up the road.
Fire protection, roads infrastructure priorities for Grand Forks

Fire protection, roads infrastructure priorities for Grand Forks

With the City of Grand Forks looking to borrow millions to fund infrastructure upgrades, fire protection and roads have been listed as priorities.