We’re going to need to work together on this one. What helps us conserve water during a drought, and why do we not take more steps to conserve water? At a recent meeting of water suppliers and municipalities in Grand Forks to discuss the drought situation and potential responses, I introduced some ideas about what motivates...

Former Red Mountain Resort general manager Jim Greene has taken up a teaching post at Selkirk College and will begin passing on knowledge he has earned over a 25-year career as a leader in the tourism industry. Beginning this month, Greene will teach a number of Fall Semester classes in the School of Hospitality, Tourism &...

This is an easy, family-friendly loop that starts just off of the North Fork Road on the edge of Grand Forks.  To reach the trail head, turn north on the North Fork Road/Franklin Road drive for 1.75 km. If you see Ward Road, you have just missed the parking spot by seconds.  On the East side of the road, you'll see a parking...

How much would it cost for the City of Grand Forks to test the accuracy of local industries' water meters? Last year, the CAO told me it would be too expensive. But, as far back as five years ago, expert engineering companies have been recommending this to our city. Why would our city be considering installing more water...

RCAF Flight Lieutenant (ret.) Lance Benson received the French Medal of Honour on July 24, 2015 at a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Air Force Wing in Penticton. Penticton resident Lance “Lou” Benson has been recognized by the French government for his exceptional service as a tail gunner and his contribution to D-day, June ...

Hello Grand Forks! You probably haven’t met me yet. My name is Cari Lynn Postnikoff and I am going to be your new Library Director here at Grand Forks & District Public Library while Avi takes a parental leave. I want to make sure that our public library continues to be one of the most important learning and cultural...

The B.C. Government is investing $45,000 in beacon site upgrades at Grand Forks Airport as part of B.C. on the Move, the province’s new 10-year transportation plan. The funding, awarded through the new B.C. Air Access Program, will be used to replace solar-powered, remote standard beacons and regular-powered beacon sites with...

Thanks to a pair of observant Rossland residents, a prolific thief is spending the next 15 months in jail, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Daren Oelke. “Just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, two Rossland residents came across a male driving what they believed to be a stolen vehicle out of Christina Lake,” Oelke said.“They recognized...

The city is cracking down on illegal burning and off-leash dogs, with significant spikes in fines for the former and a brand-new fine created for the latter. Councillor Kevin Chernoff said the burning fines are an attempt to get people’s attention, as per Fire Chief Gerry Rempel’s suggestion, so they’ll stop creating situations...

This season, the Kootenay Robusters decided to try a different strategy for their paddling season - one that should be especially helpful to new recruits, and enjoyable for experienced team members as well. Two early season festivals were planned, the first in Lethbridge at the end of June and the second at the end of July ...