End of boil-water advisory for Robson not good news for all
Not all Robson/Raspberry residents are delighted to see an almost-two-decades-long boil-water advisory finally lifted and a $3.2-million water treatment facility in place. The back story is that, 18 years ago, the Interior Health Authority found E.Coli in Robson/Raspberry water samples and levied the boil water advisory,...
Council designates $89,686 in CBT grant funding for local organizations
A wide range of community organizations – 28 of them, to be exact – had a very good night last night, as city council offered its recommendations for the disbursement of $89,686 in Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Funding for 2015. These recommendations will then be forwarded to the Regional District of Central...
SPOTLIGHT FILMS: Finding Vivian Maier
Spotlight Films presents the 10th film of our 11th season! Finding Vivian Maier Tuesday, April 28th 7:30 pm @ The Gem Theatre Greetings to all Spotlight Films members, sponsors, and friends: We are pleased to present the fascinating documentary, Finding Vivian Maier, this coming Tuesday. It is the story of ...
Rare Bird Revue coming to GF in May
"There is nothing to do in this town!" If I had a quarter for every time I heard this I'd have a tidy little sum. I am not sure what these nay sayers are looking for, however if they are looking for an exciting, fun evening out, with glamorous live entertainment, delicious appies, drinks and dancing, an opportunity to dress...
LETTER: Funding for invasive species program not all good news
The recent article in local media celebrating the public funding of the invasive weed program is one of many examples of pathetic behavior by our politicians that showcase why it is virtually impossible to have an honest intelligent discussion of the management of our province’s natural resources. Cows traversing moderate...
Cadets participate in leadership/bush weekend
Cadets from the West Kootenay Air Cadet Squadrons participated in a Leadership/Bush Weekend, April 24 to 26. The exercise was conducted on land operated by the 44th Field Engineer Squadron near Trail. Approximately 60 cadets, and seven Officers from squadrons in Grand Forks, Nelson, Castlegar and Trail were at the exercise....
LETTER: Advertiser gone wild
To the Editor: Recycling is a way of life in this day and age, and I’m pleased to say that I make every effort to support the movement. For example, take the paper and flyers that is delivered to my door every week. I faithfully pick it up and walk it over to my recycling bin. Clean, and ecologically appropriate. Yes folks,...
Two fires near Trail this afternoon prompt public warning
The regional fire chief is reminding residents to exercise extreme caution when engaging in outdoor recreation after two blazes in the Trail area this afternoon. Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Chief Terry Martin said 22 firefighters from three communities (Trail, Montrose and Warfield) were dispatched today. “The first...
Local cadet promoted
Grand Forks' Second Lieutenant (2nd Lieut.) Randy Frank, the Commanding Officer of 841 Boundary Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets was promoted from Officer Cadet (O/Cdt) to 2nd Lieut. At the time of his promotion, 2nd Lieut. Frank was in Trail with his squadron attending a multi-unit Leadership/Bush Weekend. With this...
LETTER: How to Move on?
Dear Editor, There seems to be a desperation in the minds of a few to “move on” with the water meter program, shake hands, smile, and carry on like nothing happened. Well, something did happen, and it has fractured this community. A small group of “we know what’s best for you” political types totally ignored a huge public...
