April events at the library
See our calender for next month's upcoming events at the Grand Forks Public Library!...
Liberal government approves Jumbo Glacier Resort development, opposing sides remain divided after announcement from Victoria
It’s a decision that took more than 20 years to make, but despite the B.C. Government giving approval to Jumbo Glacier Resort Master Development, the fight no doubt will go on for another two decades. "After more than 20 years of comprehensive and exhaustive reviews, it was time to make a decision,” said Steve Thomson, Minister...
Midway Community Garden gets $20,000 grant
The Midway Community Garden will be just that much better after being awarded a $20,000 Age-friendly B.C. Grant. The money will be used to expand the popular community location to include a food preparation area with electricity where residents will be able to learn how to preserve the food they've grown in their garden plot....
POLICE BEAT: Fire at Christina Lake Gazebo
A fire at the information gazebo on Christina Lake Frontage Road caused $400 in damage. Christina Lake Fire Department were called out to put out the small blaze on Thursday, March 15 at 7:22 p.m. The plastic panel of the gazebo was damaged but due to the speedy response by the fire department, the rest was saved. The fire ...
Local ED board supports teachers rights to negotiate despite Bill 22
Trustees of School District 51 Boundary Board of Education voted in favour of sending a letter to the B.C. government asking for free collective bargaining for all teachers during their regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 13. Although the intent may now seem mute in light of Bill 22 passing, their opinions on the...
Telus high-speed internet coming to Christina Lake
Christina Lake residents will have another high-speed internet option this spring. Telus is in the process of installing fibre optic cables and the necessary hardware throughout the community over the next few months. "Internet over the phone system will be far faster than what you get from dial-up," said Shawn Hall, Telus ...
Local library holds key in unlocking clues in new mystery novel
Josh Martin’s new online mystery novel, Run, is full of twists, turns and a whole lot of secrets. In addition to weekly chapters posted on his website, www.PlotHinge.com, Martin is also making bonus content available on password-protected pages. So where might one find the password to access these pages? For that, Martin has...
Phoenix Ski Hill receives government grant
Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society (PMASS) will be receiving at $47,000 Community Gaming Grant from the provincial government this spring. The money is welcome, but will really only dig PMASS out of last year's debt and not help with what is to come for the 2012-2013 ski season, said Don Colclough, society president. "It's...
Donations welcome to aid victims of last week's fires
Out of the tragedy and loss from the blazes that torched the Grand Forks Hotel, the Grand Forks community is rallying to help the victims of last week’s fires. A trust account has been opened at the CIBC bank for donations to assist the six men were displaced by the fires that took the Grand Forks Hotel, and damaged the...
Masked ball a success for Gallery 2
Masked gowned guests revelled at the Venice carnival style ball last Saturday hosted by Gallery 2. Several months ago the Grand Forks Art Gallery Society identified the need for another fundraiser to meet the increasing cost of operations and to hedge the uncertainty of receiving government grants. Plans for an event to mark...
