Grand Forks

Gazette editor Laurie Tritschler looks up from his desk at his parents’ home on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Photo: Marion McGarry

My ankle is busted, but my spirit is unbroken

Editor at The Gazette working remotely while recovering from ankle surgery

Gazette editor Laurie Tritschler looks up from his desk at his parents’ home on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Photo: Marion McGarry
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Rossland court sets trial for Grand Forks man accused of sexual assault

The case stems from alleged assaults in 2011, says Crown

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Shione’s case was last heard Monday, Jan. 31 at the Supreme Court in Rossland. Photo: Sheri Regnier

Supreme Court to set trial for Grand Forks man accused of sex crimes

Andrew Shione faces two counts of sexual assault, says Crown spokesperson

Shione’s case was last heard Monday, Jan. 31 at the Supreme Court in Rossland. Photo: Sheri Regnier
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Grand Forks man to stand trial for incest, sexual assault

Crown alleges that both offenses occurred in Grand Forks in July 2018

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This year will mark the 125th anniversary of the City of Grand Forks and to help celebrate, a local Geocaching team will be creating new caches around the city to lead visitors and locals on their own adventure.

Geocaching adventure marks 125 years of the City of Grand Forks

As the world looks to do more and more in wide-open spaces,…

  • Jan 28, 2022
This year will mark the 125th anniversary of the City of Grand Forks and to help celebrate, a local Geocaching team will be creating new caches around the city to lead visitors and locals on their own adventure.
Boundary Museum Society directors are expected to go over their financials and their vision at the city’s next committee of the whole meeting on Feb. 14. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Boundary Museum Society to show financials, vision before council resumes funding

Council optimistic that interim board will make a good showing

Boundary Museum Society directors are expected to go over their financials and their vision at the city’s next committee of the whole meeting on Feb. 14. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Flames climb into the early morning darkness as tire shop burns east of Grand Forks Thursday, Jan. 27. Photo: Submitted

Arson suspected in Thursday morning fire that destroyed Grand Forks-area business

Mounties’ investigation draws in specialist squad from Nelson

Flames climb into the early morning darkness as tire shop burns east of Grand Forks Thursday, Jan. 27. Photo: Submitted
A burnt out car sits next to the remains of a Grand Forks-area business lost to a fire early Thursday, Jan. 17. Photo: Chris Hammett

Grand Forks Mounties investigating early morning fire

Tire shop lost to flames under ‘suspicious’ circumstances, says fire department

A burnt out car sits next to the remains of a Grand Forks-area business lost to a fire early Thursday, Jan. 17. Photo: Chris Hammett
Kids line up for hot dogs at Grand Forks’ last family day celebration on Feb. 15, 2020. Photo: Jensen Edwards

Grand Forks unlikely to see Family Day celebrations amid pandemic uncertainty

City council this week voted down the Downtown Business Association’s request for event money

Kids line up for hot dogs at Grand Forks’ last family day celebration on Feb. 15, 2020. Photo: Jensen Edwards
Grand Forks City Hall. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
An updated draft budget will be put to the public at a special council meeting next month. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Grand Forks council reviews draft 2022 budget

Draft outlines strategies to balance the budget, including a possible property tax increase

Grand Forks City Hall. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
An updated draft budget will be put to the public at a special council meeting next month. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Stephanie Howes and her family received support from the Creston community after the theft of their moving trailer. (Facebook)

Family moving to Kootenays has truck and trailer stolen; Grand Forks RCMP nab suspect

Police say family was moving house when they were robbed of their worldly possessions

Stephanie Howes and her family received support from the Creston community after the theft of their moving trailer. (Facebook)
James Dergousoff sat down for an interview with The Gazette shortly before Christmas. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
James Dergousoff sat down for an interview with The Gazette shortly before Christmas. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Grand Forks lifeguard, hopeful Olympian working at pool that started his career

James Dergousoff has nearly qualified for the past two Summer Olympics

James Dergousoff sat down for an interview with The Gazette shortly before Christmas. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
James Dergousoff sat down for an interview with The Gazette shortly before Christmas. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Enjoy an easy stroll along downtown Grand Forks’ Market Avenue and its side streets to discover an exceptional range of shops and services. Peter Kalasz photo

Discover the Market District in Downtown Grand Forks

It is no secret that Downtown Grand Forks was one of the…

  • Jan 3, 2022
Enjoy an easy stroll along downtown Grand Forks’ Market Avenue and its side streets to discover an exceptional range of shops and services. Peter Kalasz photo
Olivia Jackson recounts her adventure with ‘a grinch’ Wednesday, Dec. 22. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Grand Forks girl finds the Grinch before Christmas

‘The Grinch hates Christmas,’ says six-year-old Olivia Jackson

Olivia Jackson recounts her adventure with ‘a grinch’ Wednesday, Dec. 22. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
A downhill skier flies down the hill at Phoenix Mountain on March 4. Photo: Facebook / Phoenix Mountain

Season-opener draws near at Phoenix Mountain

Ski Association President James Hall is hoping for snow in the coming days — and plenty of it

A downhill skier flies down the hill at Phoenix Mountain on March 4. Photo: Facebook / Phoenix Mountain
The Bruins are now ranked fourth in the Neil Murdoch Division, according to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Graphic: borderbruins.ca

Grand Forks Border Bruins win at Castlegar, lose at home

The team played their last games of the season half over the Dec. 17-19 weekend

The Bruins are now ranked fourth in the Neil Murdoch Division, according to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Graphic: borderbruins.ca
The accused appeared at Grand Forks provincial court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

West Boundary man pleads not guilty to criminal, driving charges

The accused faces federal drug trafficking charges and a short list of provincial charges

The accused appeared at Grand Forks provincial court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
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Man accused in alleged Grand Forks assault to be tried at Supreme Court

The accused faces two other charges related to the assault

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Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Photo: Laurie Tritschler
Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Man appears at Grand Forks court on charges of child sex crime, sexual assault

The accused is due to reappear at the city courthouse next month

Photo: Laurie Tritschler