CL triathlon participants say this was the best race so far
The Pharmasave Christina Lake Sprint Triathlon was a success with participants coming from as far west as Victoria and as far east as Calgary. “Everyone that I talked to said it was the best one we’ve had,” said organizer Lil Bryant, noting participants told her they enjoyed the race routes. “It was a beautiful day.” Registration...
Grand Forks fire dept. hosting open house to discuss new fire truck
The City of Grand Forks is hosting an open house at the City fire hall next week to discuss the proposed purchase of a new ladder truck. “The current aerial truck is 20 years old and doesn’t meet the Fire Underwriters Survey of Canada insurance criteria anymore. We’re looking at a new platform ladder truck as a replacement ...
Kootenay Energy Diet under way in the Boundary
The Kootenay Energy Diet is underway with almost 40 Boundary residents signing up to learn how to cut their energy waste. Fortis BC has held two trade shows in the Boundary region, one in Midway and one in Grand Forks, which finished on Tuesday. The trade shows were an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the...
Greenwood public pool needed some quick repairs before the season started
Greenwood public works were working overtime last Sunday after pipes burst at the public pool. Greenwood Mayor Nipper Kettle had nothing but praise for Superintendent of Public Works Randy Smith. “Early this morning, Randy came to the city to check the level of chlorination at the city pool, only to discover that the pool was...
BC Summer Reading Club 2013: Up. Up and Away!
This summer, kids across the province will take to the skies, voyage through space, and follow authors to other worlds. The Grand Forks & District Public Library invites kids of all ages to join the fun by joining this year’s BC Summer Reading Club: Up, Up and Away! Sign-up is free and starts at the library on June 18th....
Father's Day feast supports local communities
Children didn't need to cook for their dad's this year. A Father's Day feast was held across from the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ (USCC) Community Centre, Sunday June 17. The meal was hosted by the Indo-Canadian community in Grand Forks and all proceeds went to the Relay for Life and the Elk's Association's...
Historical society's annual picnic a success at Owl Mountain Ranch
Each year the Boundary Historical Society holds an annual picnic. This year it was hosted by Owl Mountain Ranch, near Christina Lake, where guests had a chance to see Rick Seymour's antique collection and hear stories about Cascade, the town that existed at that location in the late 19th century. Watch the video for more...
LIBRARY MUSINGS: Plenty of programming for the summer months
Summer is (almost) here, which means it’s time for our annual Summer Reading Club. It’s a free children’s program at the library (ages 6-12), and it runs from July 9 to August 23. This year’s theme is “Up, Up and Away!” – and will feature superheroes, space ships, birds, Star Wars, and more. We’ll have crafts, games, stories,...
UPDATED: Victim of fatal plane crash identified as Nelson resident
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an airplane crash near Crawford Bay on June 12. He was Anthony Arnold (Tony) Quibell, aged 53, of Nelson. Quibell was the pilot and sole occupant of a Cessna Skymaster 337 airplane, which took off from Nelson airport at about 1:30 p.m. on June 12...
LETTER: Disgruntled customer calls for change
One morning when I was “in town” I decided to take a few hours out of my busy schedule to wander around to admire the beautiful hanging baskets and other flower displays. I walked around the grounds of the art gallery, city hall and Gyro Park. I was so impressed! In the air the “city” seemed to be saying – “Welcome! ...
