Trails project a go despite defeat of AAP
It’s official. The financing proposal for the continued construction of paths around the city of Grand Forks, B.C. has been defeated by the local residents. But at their last meeting, city council approved an alternate plan to be able to match the funding from the federal government in order to proceed with the project as...
Grand Forks council faced with extra costs after the defeat of financing proposal
With the defeat of the proposal for a long-term lease-purchase financing option to purchase garbage equipment and an electrical truck, Grand Forks city council expressed worries over the stability of their electrical utility services. An alternate approval process (AAP) for the financing of the electrical truck was wrapped ...
Atamanenko uses break to talk to constituents
BC Southern Interior Member of Parliament Alex Atamanenko is concerned that the federal Conservative party is heading for a spring election as a result of the closing of parliamentary sessions until March. But Atamanenko will be using the break to take time and meet with his constituents.The public is invited to meet MP...
Looking back at 2009 - area D director Irene Perepolkin
Irene Perepolkin is the area D director (rural Grand Forks) for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.As this is my first term as Director there was a lot to learn about the position and about the workings of politics. I sat on many committees throughout the year representing my area. The Boundary economic development ...
Christina Lake year in review - a director's perspective
Grace McGregor is the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) representative for area C – Christina Lake. In this article, McGregor give a review of activities in her area. 2009 has been another busy year for Christina Lake as plans were made and work started on the Christina Lake Living Art Centre, the solar aquatic ...
Grand Forks city council slows down it's move to take over garbage services
Grand Forks city council is cooling its heels over the creation of a new garbage service after public input and complications in service transfers put the brakes on their plans. At their council meeting on Monday Dec. 21, Mayor Brian Taylor announced the decision to rethink the proposed new services.City staff has been directed...
RDKB, Board of Trustees, and NDP elections complete for 2010
Elections were held in December to fill annual seats at the regional district, school district and the NDP constituent association. Margeurite Rotvold was re-elected as chair for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary at their statutory meeting on Dec. 10.At the school district the board of trustees continue to support ...
Midway recieves grant for groundwater protection
Midway is receiving $10,000 from the province to help them complete phase two of a groundwater protection plan. The funding from the infrastructure planning grant program will be matched by $5,000 from the city’s budget for the plan which will be done within a year-and-a-half.Administrator Jim Madder said the village had...
Budget meeting just the beginning of the process
The voice of the public was heard at Grand Forks city hall in the first meeting to discuss upcoming budgets. On Monday, Nov. 23 city council invited residents to help them prioritize finances for their upcoming plan.Councillor Thompson and Mayor Taylor presented a slideshow outlining current services, activities, expenses and...
Summing it up - Grand Forks City Council
Grand Forks City Council had some interesting discussions at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 16. In the primary committee meeting they dealt with a report on wood stoves within the city limits, but first they presented Betty Brussel with a certificate of commendation for her successful participation in the 2009 World Masters ...
