BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko was shocked to learn that the Conservative dominated unelected Senate defeated his party’s climate change bill. Bill C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act, had received final approval last May in the House of commons when it passed third reading by a vote of 149 – 136.  In the...

Two years after the reformation of the regional economic development service some directors are questioning if the committee’s work is going in the right direction. After hearing grumblings about the services overseen by the Boundary Economic Development Committee (BEDC), Chair and Regional Director for Area C, Grace McGregor,...

 Seasoned professional work in a variety of genres, from wood work, fibre art, glass, jewellery and pottery, as well as emerging artisans will be available for Christmas gifts at the upcoming annual craft showcase.  See the handcrafted, traditional Santas and other Christmas decorations by Caron Leroy. Touch the smooth,...

Like a one-man orchestra, Belarus-born Alexander Sevastian’s lightening-fast mastery of the accordion creates a rich, multi-layered sound that swells and stretches across a room, painting the listener’s mind with vivid imagery. A master of his craft, this three-time International Accordion Competition winner began playing at...

Dear Minister de Jong: Re: Initiative Vote – September 24, 2011: the Question On February 4, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer granted approval in principal to an initiative petition entitled “An initiative to end the harmonized sales tax (HST).” The purpose of the initiative petition was to gather the support of registered...

Heated, passionate comments arose from the public as a film and panel presentation on the subject of poverty in this community and across the nation brought the issue of the working poor to the forefront. Over 80 people attended the screening of the film "Poor No More" and a poverty forum co-sponsored by MP Alex Atamanenko ...

The Elks of Canada, founded in 1912, is a national fraternal and charitable organization of dedicated men and women volunteering through local lodges. There are 13,200 members in over 260 locations throughout the country following the motto: "promoting and serving community needs".     Locally, Elks Lodge #493 Grand Forks...

As we took time today to honour those who have fallen in wars over the ages, my heart is saddened by the need to do so. I am not a believer in the need for war, but I do believe in creating change for humankind. It is unfortunate that those who seem to overtly support the peace movement have dwindled in numbers in a time where...

Bagpipes cut through the chilly November air as the Remembrance Day parade and services got underway in Grand Forks today. The solemn parade of legion members, dignitaries, members of the services, cadets, police, fire, paramedics, scouts and guides were led to the cenotaph by the Grand Forks Pipes and Drums.   After singing...

These past two weeks have shown proof that the Grand Forks Border Bruins can score and that they can score in bunches. Overall the Border Bruins have won three of their past seven games, with the only seemingly remaining Achilles heel for the team being their road game.   Led by a new “power” line, featuring Artsiom Kalashnikov,...