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POLICE: Test drive turned joy ride at local car dealership

ABH Car Sales in Grand Forks is a car short after a man took a white 2009 Pontiac Vibe for a test drive and never returned. Grand Forks arrived on scene Saturday, August 4 at 5:25 p.m. "The man took the vehicle out for a test drive and was only going to be gone a few minutes but never returned the vehicle," said Grand Forks...

Rock Creek woodlot manager wins top provincial award for second time

George Dore's ethical, innovative and insightful woodlot management style has earned him the top provincial Minister's Award of Excellence for Woodlot Management for the second time. "It's humbling to get it a second time," said Dore, who also took home the prestigious award in 2003. The Rock Creek resident, now 65, manages...

Last chance to vote for your favourite Kootenay book

It’s simple, really. Read the books; mark your ballot. Tell the world—or at least the Kootenays—which book from the One Book, One Kootenay 2012 shortlist you think should get the nod. The deadline for voting for the book all Kootenay book-lovers should read is Friday, Aug. 10. Ballot boxes are in libraries throughout the...

Studio tour offers a glimpse into the region's best artists' inner works

Taking place Aug. 11-12 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people...

SUMMING IT UP: Grand Forks City Council

Along with being located across the road from each other, the slag pile and the landfill were also the key topics of interest at Grand Forks city council’s last meeting. Tim Dueck, solid waste management co-ordinator with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB), was on hand at the meeting talking to the success of...

Memorial held for Ron and Jackie Legare

Memorial for Ron and Jackie Legare said goodbye to a well loved, generous couple at their memorial service onThursday. Ron and Jackie Legare, who drowned in a rafting trip on the Kettle River last Saturday, were honoured by friends and family Thursday, Aug. 2 at the Christina Lake Hall. Friends fondly remember the couple as...

Teepee to be centre of culture and history

A teepee has been chosen to be the focus of a children`s cultural program in Christina Lake this summer. Earlier this month the Boundary Museum, community volunteers and local aboriginal elder Teresa Rickman, erected the canvas-sided structure in the forest along the backside of the Christina Lake Welcome Centre. The teepee,...

Salsa and sunshine on the menu at the Lake

If sand, sun and beach aren’t enough to bring you from Castlegar to Christina Lake then add on the chance to learn some hot summer salsa moves this weekend. Dance instructors from Kootenaygroove.com are heading to Christina lake to share some summer dance sizzle Aug. 4 from 4 - 8 p.m. Instructors Ory Jimenez and Amber Hayes...

POLICE BEAT: Woman charged after accident on Granby Road and Highway 3

A 50 year-old Grand Forks woman has been charged with failure to yield to right of way after she struck a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 3 and Granby Road. Police were called out to the accident scene, located east of the bridge, on Tuesday, July 24 at 10:06 a.m. The woman, who was driving a 2004 gray Honda Accord, ...

Broadacres Care Facility opening doors Wednesday, August 1

Rod Gustafson's dream to open his assisted living and respite care facility has finally come to fruition. The Broadacres Care Facility, located on Carson Road in Grand Forks, will be officially opening with two patients on Wednesday, Aug. 1. While he won`t be housing long-term heavier care clients as he had originally hoped...

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