A visit to the Lemon Creek spill site by B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak on Aug. 30 has not been met with universal approval from local residents. Polak spent several hours touring the area with RDCK chair John Kettle, who said meetings they held were in camera (not open to the public) because of ongoing litigation...

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Two forest fires in the region are keeping Southeast Fire Centre crews busy, according to information officer Karlie Shaughnessy. Both fires were discovered yesterday, appear to be ligthning-caused and are not threatening any homes, structures, communities or power lines. The larger one is just east of Castlegar on the ridge...

Hi Folks! It’s that time of year again – gardens overflowing with vegetables, fruit trees bowled over with fruit, the farmers market stalls piled high with produce. And you might be asking yourself two questions: How’s my cooking? How’s my canning? Cooking We all fall into cooking ruts – making the same meals week after week,...

We’re ‘driving’ change here in the riding of Boundary-Similkameen, with a series of projects that will improve safety on Highway 3, which is a key inter-provincial passage for motorists between BC and Alberta. Work is underway to resurface Highway 3 from Eholt Road to Fisherman Creek Road, and some side roads between Grand ...

This summer City Council focused on making improvements throughout the City for residents and visitors to enjoy.   We all know that if you want to survive in the Grand Forks heat you need to get into the water to keep cool. Access to one of the most popular swimming holes in the City, “the Corner” was upgraded with stairs...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Aug. 23 to official announce the new signage on the East and West entry points into town.  The signs have been a work in process since last year, when city councillors set aside money to upgrade the existing signs.  The new signs are black and white with the logo "settle down." Solar lights...

The City of Grand Forks is continuing with small but meaningful projects to enhance and beautify some of the city’s popular areas.   In July, city crews upgraded the beach access to a swimming hole on Riverside Drive, “the Corner”, to include steps down to the swimming area, picnic tables and a portable toilet.    In August,...

Selkirk College’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) congratulates the recipients of the 2013 awards. The purpose of the SCOPE Awards is to recognize and promote both long-term and innovative professional excellence. Faculty and staff are nominated for the awards by students and peers, and this year,...

In a press release issued this morning, Interior Health said water test results are now available online. The press release reads as follows: Residents of the area impacted by the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek are advised that the results of independent water testing conducted by Interior Health are now available at...