To The Editor: You cannot run a peanut stand if you are  open just 44 days a year. Yet, that is all the time the B.C. legislature has sat this year. That is no way to run a government. Just take a look at the HST.  It was  voted down in a referendum in August 2011, yet the Liberals under Christy Clark will not eliminate it ...

Hi Grand Folks! Thanks to all of you who sent me $10,000 – I can assure you that your millions are forthcoming.  In the meanwhile, if you wish to occupy your mind with some other things, here are some exciting events to come out to: ·         Want to know what it takes to get published? Yolanda Ridge will be here on Tuesday,...

UPDATE: Grand Forks RCMP still have no suspects in the early morning break-in at Huckleberry Market. The thieves got away in a pick-up truck and the police are asking the public to help them by reporting anything they may have seen that may help the case, said Grand Forks RCMP Corporal Richard Lanz. Huckleberry Market is now...

From the oldest well drilled in 1956 to the newest one built in 2000, the City of Grand Forks can rest assured that their water sources are large enough for the near future and safe. In his report to the city council on Monday, Nov. 19, Remi Allard of Piteau Associates said that the most important action the city can take to...

Over 130 people enjoyed chili dinner and family fun at the International Children’s Day event held on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Perley Elementary School gym. The evening celebration was a collaborative effort between Boundary All Nations Aboriginal Council (BANAC), parents of young children group, Baby’s Best Chance program, Strong...

Seldom has someone in the audience stand up to promote a film as upcoming films were being announced at one of Spotlight’s showings, but that is just what happened when they announced French film The Intouchables. The individual had seen the film and stated quite clearly how moving it was and that she strongly recommends it....

The Regional District Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is one step closer to their weevil rearing project. Weevil samples taken from Christina Lake have been confirmed to be the right kind of weevil for eating the invasive Eurasian Milfoil, making it possible to rear and release more of the rice-sized bug to naturally eat the weed....

Kevin Argue, the present principal for Dr.D.A. Perley Elementary School, will be the new superintendent of schools for School District 51. The Board of Education made the announcement today, Wednesday, November 21, after weeks of interviews and deliberation. Even local Parent Advisory Council members, teachers and union...

While committed to a safe and secure Canada, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says that Bill S-7, Criminal Code, Canada Evidence Act and Security of Information Act amendments (Combating Terrorism Act) would not provide any new tools to combat terrorist offences. “Instead,” says Paul Calarco, member of the CBA’s National ...

IntegrityBC is calling on the B.C. government to recommit to its 2009 ban on non-essential government advertising in the four months prior to voting day. The organization made the call following growing public concerns over the government's new TV ads featuring Premier Christy Clark.   IntegrityBC released a copy of the...