All together: Communities can help prevent suicide
The numbers are disturbing. In Canada suicide claims the lives of more than 3,500 people each year. In 2010, over 450 deaths in B.C. were attributed to suicide. Hospitalization due to self harming and suicidal behavioursis even more common. Between 2010-2011, there were over 2,800 self-inflicted injuries that required...
Public to have an impact on senior's health care
BC Ombudsperson Kim Carter is visiting Nelson and Castlegar Sept. 12 and 13 to present her findings re improving seniors' care in BC, with special reference to the West Kootenay area. Those organizing her visit to the area have scheduled events both Nelson and Castlegar at different times of the day in the hope that as many...
Libraries celebrate International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day, is celebrated around the world to raise awareness about literacy issues, is taking place Saturday, Sept. 8. To celebrate this year's theme, literacy and peace, the Grand Forks and District Public Library will be hosting a “best-loved” international book exchange. Have you read a book that you loved...
GFI 2012 off to some great action and close games
In a complete surprise for patrons of the Grand Forks International baseball tournament, Olympic swimming bronze medalist Richard Weinberger from Victoria threw the official first pitch of the event last night. Co-ordinator Gerry Foster emceed the ceremonies, held at James Donaldson Park in Grand Forks on Aug. 30, that included...
Christina Lake fire not arson
Police have confirmed that the fire that took a residence at Christina Lake on Monday was not arson. Staff Sergeant Jim Harrison of the Grand Forks RCMP detachment told the Sentinel today that the fire started at the Piche property at 1833 Haaglund Road in a pile of wood and newspaper located 15 meters from the home. When the...
Egyptian Premier Morsi back Syrian rebels in speech
Egyptian President, Mohamed Morsi, strongly backed the Syrian rebels Thursday in a speech at the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Iran. Morsi, a Sunni Muslim and member of the Muslim Brotherhood, is the first Egyptian leader in 30 years to visit Iran – an ally of Syrian Prime Minister Bashar al-Assad's Shi'ite dominated regime....
Wildlife Hall set to close, unless another group wants it
The Grand Forks Wildlife Association has decided to close the doors on the Wildlife Hall for good, unless another non-profit organization would like to take it off their hands. The membership of the Grand Forks Wildlife Association (GFWA) held a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 15 to decide the fate of the old hall and they ...
Big White road gets a helping hand
Residents, tourists, and industry alike will benefit from improvements to the road surface on Big White Road, near Highway 33, southeast of Kelowna. This resurfacing benefits area residents, ski tourists, the forest industry and commercial vehicles along this important corridor with a safer and smoother ride. The 11 kilometres...
Rubberhead Bike Festival rolling into the Kootenays
Rossland’s Rubberhead Bike Festival is back for its fourth year with two-wheeled fun for all types of riders, from dirt jumper/slopestyle rippers to enduro racers to cross-country heart pounders. The always-popular Seven Summits Poker Ride goes down Sunday, Sept. 2 on the IMBA Classic Seven Summits Trail, featuring 36 kilometres...
Airport fly and shine a huge success
The fly-in, car and bike show and shine and market on Market Avenue on Sunday in Grand Forks saw a lot of air and foot traffic. Organized by the pilots who use the local airport, there were planes and pilots from as far away as Alberta who made the trek to spend the day in Grand Forks. Opening in the morning with a pancake ...
