Annual Christmas Parade draws a big crowd despite the weather
Despite plummeting temperatures, Grand Forks residents filled the downtown core to watch the annual Santa Claus parade, Dec. 6. The parade had a few less floats than last year, but according to organizer Bud Alcock, the amount of people watching the crowds was huge. Parade participants gathered at Selkirk college at 6:30 ...
LIBRARY MUSINGS: Days to the Christmas storytime
It’s here, it’s finally here! Our 13th annual Festive Family Storytime will be held on Thursday, December 12 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. We’ve got storytellers and musicians – and a visit from Santa himself. Snacks will be served, and each family will get to take home a gift book. Don’t miss it! Lego at the Library Come to the...
Kettle River Q&A – Thinking outside the box
Recently we’ve been discussing how low river flows and high water use threaten fish and aquatic ecosystems in the Kettle River and tributaries. We are already considering options such as promoting water conservation, regulating water use in dry periods, and further curtailing fishing or harvesting in the river. But it turns...
Purple hats made a statement for National Child Day
On November 19th 60 adults and 48 children celebrated National Child Day at the Perley school gym. A fun time was had by all with toys, games and a children’s drumming circle, as well as a free delicious supper of lasagna, salads and dessert. This open-to-the-public multigenerational event was made possible thanks to donations...
IBEW Local 213 takes cautious approach after FortisBC tenders 'Binding Interest Arbitration' offer
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213 has decided to take a few days before accepting or refusing after FortisBC tendered an offer of "Binding Interest Arbitration" to solve the five-plus month labour dispute. "The Union is consulting with its bargaining committee and talking to its members," said an...
New program offering Aboriginal people throughout the region very valuable C.O.I.N.S.
There's a new and exciting resource available to Aboriginal people throughout the region, according to Kris Taks, executive director of the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society “The Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (C.O.I.N.S) formed in September 2012 and formally registered as a non-profit society in March 2013,” Taks ...
GF council works on new deer feeding bylaw
Grand Forks city council gave first, second and third reading to a new deer feeding bylaw, Nov. 25. The new bylaw states that no individual can provide food to deer, either by handfeeding or leaving food out for the deer to eat. The bylaw was amended to include salt licks under the term ‘food.’ The bylaw also states that...
GF moves forward with water metre project
Starting this coming spring, Grand Forks residents will only be paying for the water that they use. The new water metre program is expected to reduce energy requirements and save the city and residents money. The two main goals of the project are for the city to deliver safer, more reliable drinking water and to manage the ...
Ponderosa Arts and Music Festival round-up
For those of you who were not at the Rock Creek Fairgrounds this past Labour Day long weekend, you would have missed out on an amazing weekend of incredible music, amazing comradery, and unparalleled camping along the Kettle River. From Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2013, the Rock Creek Fairgrounds played home to the Ponderosa Arts...
COMMENT: Larson on life as an MLA; Christmas wishes
I am often asked the question, "How do you like Victoria?" Well, Victoria is a beautiful city and I enjoy my time there, but MLAs have a range of responsibilities that also bring us to different regions of the province. As a member of two parliamentary committees, I attend meetings with MLAs from both parties. In addition to...
