All hallows eve brought out the kid in everyone
Hundreds of little and large ghouls and goblins roamed the streets of the Boundary on Wednesday looking for treats and playing tricks. The adults took their turn in the fun last Saturday night at the traditional Freaker's Ball, while the children got into the spirit for the night of Halloween itself. Bonfires and fireworks ...
Phoenix Foundation spreading a little hope next week
Hope moves us forward when times are tough and helps us flourish while coping with obstacles life puts in our path. The Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities is celebrating 15 years of supporting community organizations in the region to achieve their dreams for local projects that help local people and foster hope....
Rick Mercer: “My Canada includes weird scientists who are devoted to keeping our water clean”
Last night on ‘The Rick Mercer Report,’ Canadian icon Rick Mercer put the Harper Government, “previously known as the Government of Canada,” to task over the termination of the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA). In one of his classic rants, Mercer tried to make sense of the senseless closure of the ELA, which will only save the...
Adults get info on healthy living
Les Johnson of GFTV takes a walk around the Adult Healthy Living Fair in Grand Forks Senior Secondary School and looks at what was offered, who was offering it ... and got chided for talking to his hand. Watch the video to learn what was happening last Saturday around Grand Forks!...
Todd Smee Film Festival: Selkirk College alumnus returns home
Todd Smee, who grew up in Castlegar, has been making films since he was a young kid, and has always had a passion for filmmaking. Former Selkirk College English student, Todd transferred his Selkirk College course credits from the School of University Arts and Sciences (UAS) towards an Associate Degree in Film from the...
LIBRARY MUSINGS: Fall weather sets the tone for great reading
Hi Grand Folks! The leaves are coming down, the wind is picking up, and if I’m not mistaken it seems that fall is in full swing. Which means it’s time to put the garden to bed, to admire your full mason jars, and to curl up under a blanket with a good book. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious you can make a couple of...
Ready for a scary good time?? It's the Freaker's Ball...
BOO! Not scared? Well, maybe heading out to the Freaker’s Ball will do the trick (get it, trick??) Yes the Freaker’s is on for Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Wildlife Hall in Grand Forks so get ready to rock with No Fine Print. A classic and contemporary rock band from Trail B. C., No Fine Print’s repertoire is a fine blend of old...
Tradition of knitting shared at library event
Knitting is an enduring handicraft, which has been pass down from one generation to another, from one culture to another. In her beautifully illustrated book, Working with Wool: a Coast Salish Legacy and the Cowichan Sweater (Sono Nis Press, 2010), Sylvia Olsen explores these connections. Olsen will be at the Grand Forks...
Be thrilled and chilled at the Stage Fright magic show this weekend
Be spooked in a whole new way during the Grand Forks Piranha’s Swim Club’s presentation of Stage Fright: The Thrillusion Show, Saturday, Oct. 20. The Halloween-themed magic show mixes magic, music, dance and theatre with master illusionist John Kaplan. Kaplan, a Canadian magician from Richmond, BC, has been touring Canada for...
No home yet for the Grand Forks Fall Fair
A delegation from the Grand Forks Fall Fair Society was sent away to prepare a business case after calling on the City of Grand Forks to make good on a 40-year-old promise to give the fair a home. In the 1970’s the Fall Fair was located in Fireman’s park just south of the 2nd Street Bridge on property that is now industrial...
