Vigil is a reminder that violence against women must stop
On Dec. 6 communities across Canada gathered to remember the 14 young women who were brutally gunned down at l’Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal in 1989. These women were not only victims of senseless violence; they were killed because they were women that represented feminism.In Grand Forks, the Boundary Women’s Coalition held...
Dr. Perley StrongStart centre officially opens in Grand Forks
Press release from the office of MLA John SlaterBoundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater was joined by Boundary school district board of education chair Teresa Rezansoff, parents, caregivers and district staff today at the official opening of the StrongStart BC early learning centre at Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary school in Grand...
NDP bill may overthrow meat regulations
A bill introduced into the legislature by New Democrats (NDP) hopes to change the regulations on the sale of fresh meat products at local farms. While this would have been well received in 2007, local meat producers may not be welcoming the proposed changes today.The bill amends the Food Safety Act in order to allow farmers...
BUSINESS FEATURE: Eagle rises from the ashes of Canpar
Five years ago Greg Harasemow thought his life was secure in his long-term job at Canpar Industries planning for efficiencies in the production line. Today, Harasemow’s company Eagle Mountain Custom Metalworks Ltd. is growing with hopes of hiring staff as the company expands in the future. The custom metal work offered by...
Not guilty plea expected in murder trial
Defence lawyer for accused murderer Kimberley Ruth Noyes, 42, requested they skip a preliminary hearing and move forward with setting a trial date at the next appearance. Noyes was represented by attorney Deanne Gaffar via telephone conference in Nelson on Wednesday, Dec. 2 where the request was issued during the latest court...
Anglers give the Kettle river a bit of spit and polish
Members of the Kettle / Granby / Boundary (KGB) Fly Anglers met and "polished" up the Kettle River in Grand Forks last Sunday, Nov. 29.One of the members had noted that somehow a couch had arrived in the middle of the river just downstream from the Black Train Bridge on 68th Avenue. After discussing possible remedies at their...
Santa Claus is coming to town......
Santa Claus arrived in Grand Forks with a full parade on Friday, Nov. 27. The parade toured the downtown area and Santa was later seen at Jogas Espresso for pictures. Stores in the town center stayed open for shoppers as they kicked off the Christmas shopping season. Video - compliments of Les Johnson of What's Up in Grand ...
Freshwater mussels could be glowing in the Kettle
Radioactive mussels in the Kettle River? A team of concerned environmental groups and researchers say there are. Al Grant of Boundary Alliance and Willy Floyd of the Committee for a Clean Kettle Valley recently conducted a study on the sensitive aquatic species to bring continued awareness to the problems facing the river. ...
Making Greenwood a memorable community
Making Greenwood a city that is not only liveable, but also memorable was the topic of a workshop last weekend with Lanie McMullin. McMullin, an economic development specialist in the areas of arts and culture, spent a couple of days in the Boundary giving presentations and assessing the potential for development. McMullin ...
Community gardens offer the option for healthy food
Nearly ten years ago the first conversations about developing a community garden were started. Now, in Grand Forks and the Boundary, the vision is taking form.Doug Zorn, president of the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society (GFBRAS), said that the idea was on the table when the society formed nearly two years...
