Business as usual begins again today as Canada Post workers return to work under federal government legislation ending the lock-out that started two weeks ago after 12 days of rotating strikes.  In Grand Forks, everyone will be going to work at regular scheduled times and people should start to see mail in their boxes soon....

Community members had the chance to view Broadacres Care Facility on the weekend as owner Rod Gustafson prepares to sell the buildings after losing a bid to provide care under the Interior Health Authority (IHA).  Gustafson opened the facility’s doors to the public so they can see first hand the quality of the renovations...

Canadian housing starts are down from last year's levels and lower than March, but starts in B.C. are up, said Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts was 179,000 units in April, according to CMHC. This is down from 184,700 units in March 2011.“Housing starts moved...

Over 1500 pounds of non-perishable food was collected by Grand Forks Curves members during the month of April for donation to Boundary Community Food Bank.   “This is the ninth year Grand Forks Curves has conducted a food drive,” acknowledged Manager Sonya Wood. “This year is special because we collected more food than ever...

Despite the community anger over contracting for seniors services in Grand Forks, Golden Life Management is gearing up to break ground on their new complex care facility to be built by late 2012. Golden Life is a company based in Cranbrook that operates ten facilities across Southern B.C. and Alberta. Celeste Mullin, spokesperson...

With 2010 returns on dividends to members and donations in excess of $200,000 to community projects, the Grand Forks Credit Union (GFCU) proudly showcased their achievements at their annual general meeting.   More than 180 people were in the house on Apr. 18 for their chance to win one of the six cash prizes up for grabs at...

Business owners spoke up about challenges they face in a local market in results released yesterday of a Grand Forks business retention and expansion survey. The survey, initiated by Community Futures Boundary, was completed by local businesses over three months, and George Penfold, rural innovation chair for Selkirk College...

Huakan International Mining Inc. announced Tuesday that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Gold Crown LLC , an arm's length company, to sell 100 percent of its interest in the Greenwood Gold Project located near Greenwood, B.C. for $5,000,000 and a 2 percent net smelter returns royalty on any ore milled at...

Balancing self-reliance and resiliency with increasing the export economy of rural areas is the solution to creating a sustainable regional economy according to George Penford, rural innovation chair at Selkirk College. In an economy where more money comes to residents through the mail than through the mills, Penfold was clear...

It’s often difficult for young people to get a chance to explore job options and find the right career. It’s even harder for youth who may be at risk or have had difficulties in their early years. One program, offered by Community Futures Boundary, that gives these young people a giant step forward in their career path is the...