Grand Forks

Fortis BC crews were in the final stages of decommissioning North Ruckle gas lines Wednesday, Feb. 16. Photo: Chris Hammett

Grand Forks’ dikes to start soon but won’t be finished before freshet, says city staff

Construction schedules impacted by widespread flooding in November 2021, council hears

Fortis BC crews were in the final stages of decommissioning North Ruckle gas lines Wednesday, Feb. 16. Photo: Chris Hammett
City contractors Friday, Feb. 11, launch what mayor and council hope will be the last clean up at Moto. Photo: Submitted

Grand Forks’ ‘Moto’ clear after court injunction takes effect

‘Moto’ residents had left the site before Friday’s deadline

City contractors Friday, Feb. 11, launch what mayor and council hope will be the last clean up at Moto. Photo: Submitted
City council resolved to buy the property at its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 14. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Grand Forks’ council to buy BC Housing’s 2nd Street property

The so-called ‘Second Street site’ had been considered for use as a supportive housing facility

City council resolved to buy the property at its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 14. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Coun. Everett Baker stands outside the old Hardy View Lodge shelter Wednesday, Feb. 16. Photo: Chris Hammett

Grand Forks’ council extends temporary homeless shelter permit

Search continues for new, permanent shelter, says BC Housing

Coun. Everett Baker stands outside the old Hardy View Lodge shelter Wednesday, Feb. 16. Photo: Chris Hammett
Demonstrators at Gyro Park Monday, Feb.14, hold signs calling for an end to violence against Indigenous women and girls. Photo courtesy of the Boundary All Nations Aboriginal Council

Grand Forks women honour MMIWG at Gyro Park

Monday’s demonstration coincided with similar events across North America

Demonstrators at Gyro Park Monday, Feb.14, hold signs calling for an end to violence against Indigenous women and girls. Photo courtesy of the Boundary All Nations Aboriginal Council
An aerial drone shot shows the aftermath of the rock slide that hit Highway 3 near Christina Lake Wednesday, Feb. 9. Photo courtesy of Colin Chitty

Christina Lake slide still partly blocking Hwy 3

Second slide complicated set back clearing operations, says highway contractor

An aerial drone shot shows the aftermath of the rock slide that hit Highway 3 near Christina Lake Wednesday, Feb. 9. Photo courtesy of Colin Chitty
The GFSS Wolves’ senior boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are looking forward to their up-coming playoffs. Graphic: Facebook / Grand Forks Secondary School

Grand Forks’ Wolves dominate basketball tournament

Teams went 3-0 at Meritt, according to girls’ coach

The GFSS Wolves’ senior boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are looking forward to their up-coming playoffs. Graphic: Facebook / Grand Forks Secondary School
Bruins captain Ray Warrack scores the first goal against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday night, Feb. 11. Photo: Peter Kalasz Photography

Grand Forks’ Bruins bring Beaver Valley to home ice shoot-out

The Bears put up a hard fight, but lost to the Nitehawks in successive weekend games

Bruins captain Ray Warrack scores the first goal against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday night, Feb. 11. Photo: Peter Kalasz Photography
Cast members from Christina Lake through to Greenwood perform Disney’s Frozen at Grand Forks Secondary School Saturday, Feb. 12. Photo courtesy of Boundary Musical & Theatre Society

Grand Forks theatre company puts on hit production of Frozen

Parents say Boundary Musical & Theatre Society shepherded an amazing work

Cast members from Christina Lake through to Greenwood perform Disney’s Frozen at Grand Forks Secondary School Saturday, Feb. 12. Photo courtesy of Boundary Musical & Theatre Society
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Grand Forks man found dead after ‘tragic accident,’ Mounties say

The death is being investigated by the B.C. Coroner Service

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Most areas of the Boundary saw population increases in the past five years, according to the latest data from the 2021 census. (File photo)

Too soon to draw conclusions from Census data, says Selkirk researcher

Population shifts don’t necessarily indicate community well-being

Most areas of the Boundary saw population increases in the past five years, according to the latest data from the 2021 census. (File photo)
Accused made video appearance at court Tuesday, Feb. 8. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Greenwood man pleads not guilty on assault, driving charges

Grand Forks provincial court could hear five separate trials

Accused made video appearance at court Tuesday, Feb. 8. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Boundary Family Services’ Rachel Warriner, pictured outside her office last February, is looking forward to a big turnout this year. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Boundary’s Coldest Night of the Year to come back bigger and better

This year’s fundraiser kicks off Feb. 26 in Grand Forks

Boundary Family Services’ Rachel Warriner, pictured outside her office last February, is looking forward to a big turnout this year. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Richard Howes moves boxes into the new family home in Creston. (Submitted)

Family thanks Creston community for outpouring of support after moving trailer theft

The Howes had all of their belongings stolen in Grand Forks during their move

Richard Howes moves boxes into the new family home in Creston. (Submitted)
Canada Rocks was last held in Grand Forks in August 2019. Photo courtesy of Chuck Varabioff

No country for Grand Forks’ Canada Rocks fest, says organizer

Festival to go ahead with star-studded ’90s night

Canada Rocks was last held in Grand Forks in August 2019. Photo courtesy of Chuck Varabioff
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Spat over dogs resolved at Grand Forks court

Things got physical after a dispute over dog-leashes, says Crown

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The driver’s case was heard at Grand Forks provincial court Tuesday, Feb. 8. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Drunk driver handed fine, driving prohibition at Grand Forks court

The accused drove onto a concrete barrier last fall, says Crown prosecutor

The driver’s case was heard at Grand Forks provincial court Tuesday, Feb. 8. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Les Johnson poses for a photo on the snowy outskirts of Grand Forks’ North Ruckle neighbourhood Friday, Feb. 4. Photo: Chris Hammett

Grand Forks man building archive of neighbourhood lost to flood

North Ruckle was bought up by the city and will be leveled to make way for dike, floodplain

Les Johnson poses for a photo on the snowy outskirts of Grand Forks’ North Ruckle neighbourhood Friday, Feb. 4. Photo: Chris Hammett
Grand Forks’ Aquatic Centre is operated by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Photo courtesy of Melina Van Hoogevest

Grand Forks police called to pool stand-off over COVID-19 mandate

A group of parents and children held out for around an hour before leaving peacefully

Grand Forks’ Aquatic Centre is operated by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Photo courtesy of Melina Van Hoogevest
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue volunteers put water on a smoking North Ruckle shed Friday morning, Feb. 3. Photo: Submitted

Grand Forks fire dept. called to fire in North Ruckle

Building survived, is likely to see wrecking ball soon, according to the dept., city

Grand Forks Fire/Rescue volunteers put water on a smoking North Ruckle shed Friday morning, Feb. 3. Photo: Submitted