Teck Resources Limited reported that there has been an explosion at the Greenhills Coal Mine outside Elkford, sending three people to hospital. In a media release the mining company said that "a flash fire occurred in the dryer complex at Teck’s Greenhills Operation near Elkford British Columbia today at approximately 11:...

It is spring after all, that time of year when winter’s fermenting manure piles start letting off steam. One is forever amazed at the accumulations in the bull pen. And so, after a winter of ruminations at Grand Forks City Hall, we are finally getting the first wisps of the Chief Administrative Officer Doug Allin emanations...

Ed. Note: The following was submitted to the Source after a local nurse and Christina Lake resident was heading home from the funeral of a second nurse and her vehicle was struck by a falling tree, crushing the driver's side of her SUV (see coverage below). Hi, my name is Chantel  Fullerton and there has recently been a tragic...

The Boundary Emergency and Transition Housing Society (BETHS) is extremely disappointed with the City of Grand Forks council’s delay in making a decision on the extension of the lease for the site of the Multi Agency Accommodation Project (MAAP) facility. MAAP partners (Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC, Whispers of Hope...

Dear Mayor and Council, Thank you for this open house, which gives citizens the opportunity to contribute their ideas of a vision for Grand Forks from now until 2018. My understanding is that only ideas compatible with our city's Sustainable Community Plan can be pursued. Having lived here many years and having read many city...

Greenwood Community Groups & Individuals, The Founder’s Day Organizing Committee is excited to announce that this year’s celebration will be happening on Saturday, July 11th in Lion’s Park. We invite all Greenwood community groups and individuals to participate and help make this year’s celebration, Greenwood’s 118th...

The Boundary Women’s Coalition has received funding from the province’s civil forfeiture program towards its Youth Crime Prevention project. “Reducing instances of sexual exploitation and providing support for victims is a critically important service,” Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson said. “By providing these services,...

Accused robber Andrew Zacharias Stevenson, 34, will plead guilty in April to eight counts of criminal offenses, Nelson Provincial Court heard at the March 31 remand. The charges include robbery using a restricted prohibited firearm, unlawful use of a firearm, using an imitation firearm and breaking and entering. The new charges...

Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior is angry that the bombing mission in the Middle East will be expanded from Iraq into Syria. The mission was extended for another year following the motion passed Monday by a Conservative majority in the House of Commons. The Conservative dominated House passed the motion by a 142-129...

With a third straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) championship now part of the history books, the Selkirk College Saints continue to build towards continued success. The hockey program is pleased to announce the playing commitments of Brett Huber and Nelson Hurry to attend and compete for the Saints...