Juno award winning artist performing next week
As part of the Grand Forks 'Casa Que Canta' concerts, they are welcoming multiple Juno award-winning Blackie and the Rodeo Kings member Stephen Fearing as he launches his next solo album, the highly anticipated, Between Hurricanes. Born out of several life-changing events, Between Hurricanes is both the document and result ...
LETTER: New dog bylaws raise questions for RDKB residents
On Feb. 28 the Regional District of the Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) gave three out of four readings to the new animal control bylaws. It is their hope to have them adopted within three weeks. Not addressed in the district's bylaws are inhumane treatment of animals namely poor food, water, shelter and sanitary conditions. No...
City approves new logo to promote Grand Forks
After six months of surveys, market analysis and design, Story & Co. presented the new city logo at the first Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, March 4. The logo, which consists of the name Grand Forks and a simple field-like design in black and white, was presented at the committee meeting and officially accepted...
Area D residents to expect nearly 8 per cent tax increase this year
Increased costs at the Aquatic Center and a new regional park among reasons for a 7.95 per cent tax increase to Regional District Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Area D property owners in 2013. A $200,000 property can expect to pay $606.06 – or $44.61 more than they did in 2012 to help offset some changes coming for the area, if the...
COMMENT: Deer feeders could contribute to cleaning up after other offenses
Join Les Johnson of GFTV as he explores alternatives to fines for deer feeding Grand Forkers! What do you think? Should deer feeders be fined or asked to give back to the community by doing poop collection? Let us know in the comments below!...
Build a house for the Boundary’s bats this Sunday
The Boundary Woodworkers Guild is joining forces with the Boundary Habitat Stewards and the City of Grand Forks to increase awareness around bats and to provide summerhouses for our local bats. There are many misconceptions around bats that negatively label them as pests, but these creatures are one of the most magical creatures...
Calling all 70s buffs - new exhibit could include your keepsakes!
Gallery 2 is putting a call out to the public to assist them with their new exhibit, featuring the “70s”. They have some great ideas but need your help to make it all happen. They have a want list and are asking that you check your closets and basements for items that you could possibly lend them from that era. "It will...
Calling Coaches
Calling all Coaches and Coaching wannabees! The Boundary Youth Soccer Association wants YOU! The summer season means outdoor sports and for a growing number that means Soccer. The Boundary Youth Soccer Association has teams across the Boundary from Rock Creek to Christina Lake with an age range from 7 to 15. What they need ...
The question of Job, or, why does bad happen?
Human beings should be treasured. Material is to be used. Our crises now all originate from one source – things are treasured, people are used. Very little commentary is posted after my columns. I do wonder if I am writing into a vacuum sometimes. But then, I have felt the same over a dozen years of broadcasting a program on...
NDP race for region's provincial seat to be decided soon
While nominations are not yet closed, Grand Forks mayor Brian Taylor is one of three candidates confirmed for the New Democratic Party (NDP) provincial race in the Boundary Similkameen riding. The three nominees accepted to seek the NDP nomination for the 2013 election include Rhonda Bruce of Oliver, Sam Hancheroff of Kaleden...
