Grand Forks Santa Parade
Did you miss the Santa Parade last Friday? Me too, but thanks to Les Johnson and What's Up In Grand Forks, we didn't have to miss it at all! Watch the video to see the parade from, not one, but two points of view! ...
Donating to charities a new trend in Christmas gift giving
This year in the spirit of giving, make a choice to give differently! Christmas it is the time of year that we share with our friends and neighbours and join with our families to celebrate life. A new trend in giving is to honour our loved ones by donating to causes that they are passionate about. What better way to help...
Grant-in-aid debate ignited conflict between councillors
Amid tense debate and challenges to the chair, Grand Forks City Council managed to distribute over $75,000 in grant-in-aid funding on Monday night. The 25 applications for 2011 funds were reviewed and the decision making process for the requests, totaling over $200,000, was a lengthy one. After voting down a motion by...
Adult literacy options increasing with the launch of the Community Learning Place
The newest in a wide spectrum of programs helping people of all ages in our communities with literacy is starting next week. The launch of the Community Learning Place at the Grand Forks Public Library is the latest in a number of local adult literacy options. Adult Programs Co-ordinator, Sheila Dobie, says the sessions are...
Regional chamber receives $30,000 for next year
A donation of $30,000 from the Grand Forks District Credit Union has solidified the development of a new regional chamber of commerce. Despite this generous contribution, committee members raised concerns over future funding and membership as they forged ahead with their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 23. While both Christina...
Province introduces new surgical wait time website
A new surgical wait times website – the most comprehensive of its kind in Canada – will give patients the tools to make more informed decisions about their surgery waits, while helping to reduce overall wait times, said Minister of Health Services Kevin Falcon. “We’ve been recognized by groups like the Canadian Institute ...
Canadians reinvent themselves with 'branding' for career changes
A growing number of Canadians are developing their own personal "brands" as part of a trend toward taking greater control over their careers, including steps to help differentiate themselves in a fast-changing workplace, according to the latest survey results from workforce solutions leader Kelly Services. The findings are...
Technology invades our schools
Projectors, SMART boards, document cameras and tablet PC’s are revolutionizing the classrooms of the Boundary region. Shawn Lockhart, principal of Grand Forks Senior Secondary said the wave of technology is something that School District 51 cannot afford to miss. But while that wave is critical to keeping students engaged in...
Grand Forks deer in danger of council management
Grand Forks residents want a practical approach to deer management that is a long-term solution and doesn’t cost taxpayers, say the results of the deer survey released this week. While the results indicate a large majority in favour of a substantial decrease (53 percent) in the herd size within city limits, people don’t want...
Greenwood councillor passes
The City of Greenwood is mourning the passing of City Councillor, Barb Colin. Barb Colin (nee Bannert) was born Oct. 1, 1955 in Grand Forks, B.C. and moved to Greenwood in the 1970’s. Barb was a paramedic with BC Ambulance, founder of Greenwood’s Santa’s Helper Christmas Party and a true community activist dedicated to helping...
