JT Nero is out and about on a CD release tour, along with Allison Russell, for his new album, mountains/forests; a delicious set of small tragic-comedies, recorded over two days in a northern Wisconsin cabin, with contributions from the Clouds and Po’ Girl.It’s a real singers’ record, centerpieced by Nero’s harmony work with...

Dear Editor;Throughout the current election campaign, (including the Castlegar All Candidates forum), New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Atamanenko has railed against 'the Harper government's lack of co-operation', their 'inability to compromise', and to simply 'get along with others'.Yet he fails to acknowledge or explain...

With 2010 returns on dividends to members and donations in excess of $200,000 to community projects, the Grand Forks Credit Union (GFCU) proudly showcased their achievements at their annual general meeting.   More than 180 people were in the house on Apr. 18 for their chance to win one of the six cash prizes up for grabs at...

Undeterred by gloomy skies, a large contingency participated in celebrating the groundbreaking of Habitat for Humanity’s latest housing project in Grand Forks. Just as the event began, clouds parted and the group was welcomed by rain. But more than the weather, words offered by community leaders ignited the spirit.   Mayor ...

Hailed as well on his way to becoming a Canadian institution following in the footsteps of Ian Tyson and Stompin’ Tom Connors, cowboy singer and songwriter Tim Hus returns to the stage in Grand Forks with his storytelling style music on Saturday, Apr. 30. Folks say that Hus has a voice sweeter than a Husqvarna chainsaw, a wit...

In what was one of the friendliest political debates to ever take place the most obvious piece missing was the Conservative Party at the all candidates forum in Grand Forks on Monday night. Stephen Hill, previously confirmed for the debate, notified organizers at the last moment that he would not be attending leaving the three...

For children of the 60's Soul Kitchen was one of the many anthems chosen as they challenged the values of the establishment from smoke-enhanced realities. One of many memorable songs on the Doors' debut album released in January 1967, it is also the title of Spotlight Films next film Tuesday.   Soul Kitchen is a German comedy...

By: Kim Bolan, Vancouver SunFor the third time in a year, an admitted killer found not criminally responsible for murder has been granted the chance to take escorted trips into the community by the B.C. Review Board.The latest case involves a Lower Mainland man who was found not guilty on February 11, 2011, despite shooting...

 There will be a new style of garbage collection in Grand Forks this year. The city has offered to pilot the new collection system proposed by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary that will include curbside organic waste, recycling and garbage pick up on alternating weeks. Mayor Brian Taylor explained at city council’s...

A group of 25 picked up momentum as they marched through Grand Forks calling for peace on Saturday then rallied with speeches, and music. Calling on the federal government to withdraw from international wars, the Boundary Peace Initiative (BPI) group attracted a crowd of about 50 people in front of the Source and Retro Betty’s...