Grand Forks to get new signage
A new city sign has been chosen by Grand Forks city councillors at their regular meeting, May 21. Councillors had a couple sign designs to choose from, but ultimately went for sign that has a black face and brick base. The rock face is made from manufactured rock. After some discussion, slogan “Settle Down” will be added to...
Monsanto March held in Grand Forks
"Help make Grand Forks be GMO free. Richmond did it, so can we," was chanted Sat. May 25 when an impromptu protest against Monsanto was held at Gyro Park. Monsanto is one of the largest producers of genetically-modified (GMO) seed and on May 25 a world-wide march was held to protest this (and similar) companies. The gathering...
Kootenay Co-op plans rally against CFIA 'local' definition
The Kootenay Co-op food store is mad as hell and refuse to accept changes by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Following a recent decision by the CFIA to make changes to the definition of local food, the Nelson-based store is organizing a rally on the front steps of the Kootenay Co-op on Saturday, (June 1) at 1 p.m....
Gas leak causes small outage in Greenwood
A gas leak forced the shutdown of a gas line on Kimberley Avenue in Greenwood, Sunday. “A third-party was digging for a fence and they hit a line,” said FortisBC communications advisor Ruth Sulentich. The gas leak happened around 3 p.m. and was repaired just after 5 p.m. The local fire department arrived quickly on scene....
Juno winner Fred Penner scheduled for the Rock Creek Fall Fair
Joining the performers onstage at this year’s Rock Creek & Boundary Fall Fair will be Two-time Juno winner Fred Penner. From award winning children’s albums like Sing with Fred and hits like The Cat Came Back eight-time nominee’s body of work is about energy and emotional connection. The guy who crawled magically out ...
Terry Fox Run organizer needed for the Boundary
“My quest would not be a selfish one. I could not leave knowing these faces and feelings would still exist, even though I would be set free from mine.” The people who look for the possibilities in an impossible task often make the difference, and Terry Fox was one of those people. It was Terry’s determination towards his...
Relay for Life participation is exceeding expectations
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is just a week away -- it starts June 1 in Grand Forks -- but that doesn't mean it's too late to sign up. “You can register right up until the event,” said Stacey Cassidy, program coordinator. The non-competitive race starts at 10 a.m. and participants will be on the move for 12 ...
Christina Lake residents say they aren't interested in a shared sewer system
After hearing concerns about the water quality at Christina Lake, Grace McGregor, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Area C Director, decided to pass out a survey so residents could voice their opinions on the issue. Most people seem happy with the current set-up. Some individuals have invested a significant ...
Music will fill the air Labour Day long weekend
There's a new festival coming to Rock Creek this Labour Day long weekend called the Ponderosa Arts and Music Festival. The event is meant to showcase artists and musicians from Western Canada and attract people from all over to enjoy the amazing beauty of the Kettle Valley. Ponderosa Festival will take place on Friday, August...
LIBRARY MUSING: Teens at the library can plan their future with vision boards
Hi Folks! I’ve got some good news -- we’ve made some upgrades to our catalogue! It looks a little better, which is nice and all, but more importantly we’ve made some much-needed changes. First of all, you can now set your library account to keep track of all the books you’ve borrowed and all the books you’ve placed on hold....
