Dr. Katz speaks out against violence
At some point during their lifetime, about one in four women in B.C. experience violence at the hands of someone that they know. In Canada, every 15 seconds a woman is battered by someone she loves and trusts. Domestic violence profoundly affects individuals, families and communities. Together with community partners, non-profit...
What do you want to ask our candidates?
This week the Boundary has a chance to come out and grill the federal candidates for the different parties. In a time when many people are frustrated by the basic fact that we are in the midst of an election, it’s even more important to take the time to choose the candidate you want to represent you in Ottawa and this is your...
Politically charged: NDP Grand Forks office opens
Speeches, offers of both local and federal solutions to current issues, and a guitar duel with Mayor Taylor kicked off the opening of federal New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Alex Atamanenko’s local office. The opening of the Grand Forks site was officially launched Saturday afternoon with much fanfare. Set amidst a...
Small businesses see growth in their future in Grand Forks
Business owners spoke up about challenges they face in a local market in results released yesterday of a Grand Forks business retention and expansion survey. The survey, initiated by Community Futures Boundary, was completed by local businesses over three months, and George Penfold, rural innovation chair for Selkirk College...
Vote Canadian BS Party - we'll only make it worse!
I’ve decided to throw my hat in the ring for the race as the B.C. Southern Interior Member of Parliament. After reviewing the slate of candidates I knew that I had to run. So I want all of you to vote for the newest party that will likely not be allowed in the leadership debate on major networks - the Canadian BS Party. Now...
Don't be afraid - fires and rescue scenes are only for training as Grand Forks welcomes firefighters
At the end of April over 300 firefighters will be descending on Grand Forks to test their mettle. Following their extremely successful Firebells and Fanfares event last summer, the Grand Forks Fire Department decided to invite firefighters back for a busy weekend of training seminars, live demonstrations of tricky rescues, ...
Dummies on skis hit the slopes at Phoenix
Dummy races were front and center as the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society held their annual Spring Fling event this past Sunday at the Phoenix Ski Hill. Over a dozen dummies were hand-made by residents of the area and were sent downhill to win prizes in events such as big air, best crash, and more. Winners were: Best...
Potholes no more for highway north of Beaverdell
Potholes threatening to swallow whole people will soon be fixed as the Province of B.C. signed a contract for resurfacing work on Highway 33. The contract, worth more than $2.4 million, has been awarded to Peter's Bros. Construction to resurface 25 kilometres of the road south of Big White Road and north of Beaverdell. ...
LETTER: School budget meetings open to public
Dear Editor, The Board of Education of School District 51 (Boundary) invites the community along with, parents, students and school district staff to attend one of two public budget meetings: Monday, Apr. 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Boundary Central Secondary School library and Tuesday, Apr. 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Grand Forks Secondary...
Opt clinic raising money to help women
After successful Pap-a-looza events in 2010, Boundary Options for Sexual Health (Opt) Clinic needs to raise hundreds of dollars to hold two more in 2011. What is Pap-a-looza? Pap-a-looza is a chance to have your pap test done by local nurses with special training in reproductive health and pap smears. Pap-a-looza is a...
