BC Search and Rescue crews face busiest year in history as province copes with Covid-19
British Columbia’s ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups have just wrapped up the busiest year in B.C. GSAR history. As COVID-19 restrictions pushed people to explore outdoors, it also drew GSAR groups out to a record number of requests to assist the public. “Our search and rescue volunteers in B.C. are world class, and...
Grand Forks Residents Call for New Forest Act
In response to the catastrophic flood of 2018, residents of Grand Forks and the Boundary region said in a media release that they have undertaken a project to reform forestry practices in their watershed and turn forest management over to local citizens. The release said the first part of the project is a report. “The new ...
Demonstrations planned for Grand Forks, Kamloops, Victoria in support of Boundary City resident
Demonstrations in support of a Boundary City resident are being planned for Kamloops, Grand Forks and the BC Legislature in Victoria Monday. In a media release, supporters for Grand Forks resident said Jaime Massey was sent a letter last week for a court hearing in Kamloops for the foreclosure of her property due to the massive...
UPDATE: Missing boy found, safe and sound
The Prince George RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 12-year-old male youth reported missing has been located, and he is safe and sound. Thank you to the media and public for your assistance. Previous coverage: The Prince George RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Prince George youth. Luke was...
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue hosts Firefighter Night
The Grand Forks Fire/Rescue would like the opportunity to Serve your Community, be part of a great team, and Learn new skills, then we have the event for you. Grand Forks Fire/Rescue is hosting our annual Firefighter for a night. This exciting event will give you the chance to try it out, meet the members, and ask questions...
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue Flood Preparation — Get ready
Freshet is just around the corner and the Grand Forks Fire/Rescue would like to remind everyone to be prepared for potential flooding. As we know floods develop quickly so its important that we are ready well in advance. Some of the key things to get ready in advance are: Construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering...
Boundary Food Hub Virtual Grand Opening
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Boundary Community Ventures Association (BCVA) will host a virtual grand opening of the Boundary Food Hub on Saturday, March 20 to celebrate a major milestone toward greater local food security and economic opportunities for regional food producers and processors. To view the...
Grand Forks Woman Shakes-it-Up After Winning BC 50/50 Ticket
The BC Lottery Corporation said in a media release that a Grand Forks resident couldn’t believe the scan of a BC 50/50 ticket landed exactly $55,896.50 from a draw on February 7, 2021. “I was at home after coming back from a walk with my husband,” Diana Verigin recalled. “I scanned the ticket using the BCLC Lotto! app on my...
RDKB Board Meeting Highlights — Search for Human Resources Advisor
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors held meetings for February, discussing several items to report. The next board meeting is March 31, 2021 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. New Human Resources Advisor to be Hired The Board approved the addition of a full-time human resources advisor to the RDKB staff this...
No one hurt in electrical semi-trailer truck fire
Grand Forks RCMP said that no one was hurt after an electrical fire destroyed a semi-trailer truck Tuesday morning on Highway 3 west of the Boundary City. The fire happened at approximately 6 a.m. March 9 near the turnoff to the Phoenix Ski Hill. Grand Forks Fire Rescue responded to the blaze to extinguish the blaze to the ...
