Provincial Government misses the mark: BC First Nations’ traditional territories and pristine environment not for sale
The leadership of the First Nations Summit is concerned with the approach laid out yesterday by BC on heavy oil pipelines in British Columbia. “Yesterday’s announcement clearly shows the Provincial Government is on the wrong track and does not fully understand the level of opposition or the reasons for opposition to both the...
Storm and power outage didn't stop annual Homecoming
The show must go on, as the old adage goes, and so it did for Christina Lake's annual Homecoming. Bad weather and a power outage that lasted more than 18 hours didn't stop hundreds of community members and visitors from coming out to the community hall to enjoy the much anticipated event. The weekend began with a Wine and...
GOING, GOING, GONE: Sold to the Conservatives
The budget implementation act (Bill C-38), all 400 pages of it, was the latest in a long string of legislative initiatives to have debate limited by time allocation. Like too many other bills that parliament has been forced to fast-track, C-38 was bloated, omnibus and strayed in too many directions. New Democrats demanded...
Calling all innovators, inventors, creatives and entrepreneurs: Nominations are open for the KAST Spirit of Innovation Awards
Have you developed a new or innovative product or service? Implemented an innovative process or system? Turned your idea into a new venture? Tell us all about it in your nomination for the Spirit of Innovation Awards. Join KAST in celebrating Regional Heroes of Innovation by nominating yourself, your company, or another,...
Copper theft sent a curve ball with new regulations requiring ID
A new provincial regulation aimed at stopping copper thieves in their tracks has scrap metal dealers doubtful. The new law came into effect yesterday, Monday, July 23, requiring the more than 60 BC scrap metal dealers to ask for and record the identification of anyone selling high-value metals like copper to them. That...
North Fork continues without power today, expect end of storm tomorrow
As of this morning, Monday, July 23, 180 customers in the North Fork area of Grand Forks continue to be without electricity while FortisBC crews work to get their main power line restored after the storm on Friday, July 20. "We want to thank customers for their patience," said Joyce Wagenaar, FortisBC director of communications....
Medical marijuana uses and benefits topic of upcoming presentation
The third session of the Christina Lake Health and Wellness Public Information Series presents: Medical Marijuana and Human Health on Wednesday, July 25 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Christina Lake Community Hall. Sponsored by Area C director Grace McGregor, the presentation explores the science behind the multiple therapeutic ...
Counsellors available for grief support
Counsellors were available on Saturday for anyone wishing for support through this unfortunate time as the community grieves the loss of a child. Boundary Family Services opened the Glanville Centre, located at 1200 Central Ave. (Highway 3) in Grand Forks, Saturday from noon - 5 p.m. Counsellors will be on hand to provide ...
UPDATED: Youth dead as storm wreaks havoc across the Boundary
Christina Lake is mourning one of its children after trees toppled by near gale-force winds crushed a cabin at the local summer camp. The 11-year-old boy has not been identified and the details of his injuries are not yet available pending notification of next of kin, explained Sgt Dan Seibel of the Kootenay Boundary...
New Stones book celebrates 50 years of rock and roll
Through their long and wild career, The Rolling Stones have made their mark on our culture; from epic albums to famously bad behavior. Over their 50 year history, journalists have collected a treasure trove of material, but none more prolific than music journalist Hanspeter Kuenzler. The eBook People (www.theebookpeople.com)...
