Crash near Sicamous claims two lives
A two-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 1 seven kilometers east of Sicamous has claimed two lives, according to BC Highway Patrol Sgt. Chad Badry. "On April 6, 2021, just after 1 p.m., BC RCMP frontline members from Sicamous Detachment and RCMP Traffic Services responded to a report of a serious two vehicle head-on collision...
Ecosystem restoration burn planned for Gibbs Creek area
The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the Selkirk Resource District in conducting a 36-hectare ecosystem restoration burn in the Gibbs Creek area of the Southeast Fire Centre, about 6.5 kilometres west of Grand Forks. Smoke will be visible from Grand Forks, surrounding communities, and to motorists travelling along Highway...
Op/Ed: Changes to South Okanagan Mental Health Services
Question period in the BC legislature involves a lot of theatre--which frankly I rather enjoy. Within the theatre, there is an opportunity for hyper-partisanship to shine. This, I don’t care for, but I understand and respect it. When this spills into hypocrisy, I lose my interest and enthusiasm. And, in turn, when the...
Grand Forks Residents Call for New Forest Act
In response to the catastrophic flood of 2018, residents of Grand Forks and the Boundary region said in a media release that they have undertaken a project to reform forestry practices in their watershed and turn forest management over to local citizens. The release said the first part of the project is a report. “The new ...
Demonstrations planned for Grand Forks, Kamloops, Victoria in support of Boundary City resident
Demonstrations in support of a Boundary City resident are being planned for Kamloops, Grand Forks and the BC Legislature in Victoria Monday. In a media release, supporters for Grand Forks resident said Jaime Massey was sent a letter last week for a court hearing in Kamloops for the foreclosure of her property due to the massive...
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue hosts Firefighter Night
The Grand Forks Fire/Rescue would like the opportunity to Serve your Community, be part of a great team, and Learn new skills, then we have the event for you. Grand Forks Fire/Rescue is hosting our annual Firefighter for a night. This exciting event will give you the chance to try it out, meet the members, and ask questions...
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue Flood Preparation — Get ready
Freshet is just around the corner and the Grand Forks Fire/Rescue would like to remind everyone to be prepared for potential flooding. As we know floods develop quickly so its important that we are ready well in advance. Some of the key things to get ready in advance are: Construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering...
Boundary Food Hub Virtual Grand Opening
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Boundary Community Ventures Association (BCVA) will host a virtual grand opening of the Boundary Food Hub on Saturday, March 20 to celebrate a major milestone toward greater local food security and economic opportunities for regional food producers and processors. To view the...
Grand Forks Woman Shakes-it-Up After Winning BC 50/50 Ticket
The BC Lottery Corporation said in a media release that a Grand Forks resident couldn’t believe the scan of a BC 50/50 ticket landed exactly $55,896.50 from a draw on February 7, 2021. “I was at home after coming back from a walk with my husband,” Diana Verigin recalled. “I scanned the ticket using the BCLC Lotto! app on my...
RCMP execute second drug warrant at same local hotel in just over a year
Grand Forks RCMP recently executed a search warrant at a local hotel where police recovered various quantities of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The search happened on Saturday, March 13, 2021, when investigators from the Grand Forks RCMP executed a warrant on a hotel unit on the 7400-block of Donaldson...
