Grand Forks residents will see an increase of four percent on both water and sewer rates for the upcoming year. Council approved the first three readings of two bylaws that will enact the rate increases at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 28. If passed at their next meeting in March, the increase will be in effect in April. ...

As climate changes are becoming a reality for the world, water as a commodity is climbing on the agenda for many of the world’s nations. In the documentary, Water on the Table, director Liz Marshall opens the discussion of “blue gold” through the eyes of Canadian activist Maude Barlow. Following Barlow as she works – exposing...

If given the opportunity to grow your own food, would you know how or what to grow? Do you know what foods grow regionally across Canada? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, then March is a great time to expand your knowledge of where your food comes from and to prepare to get your hands dirty!Nutrition Month® is...

For the first time since 2004, the top five tap water winners at the annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting were towns and cities in the United States. Daytona Beach, FL was indisputably rated the best tasting water in the world, a title they also won in 2005. A pair of California waters – Desert Hot Springs and...

Laughter rang out on Sunday as the No Boundaries Film Club presented Laughology, a nice break in a range of films tackling tough subjects. During a weekend of intense documentary films about social, economic, and environmental issues at the World Travelling Documentary Film Festival the crowd giggled and chortled continuously...

At a time when our local region is considering yet another step in the recycling program to divert organic waste from our landfills, it is interesting to juxtaposition our efforts to be environmentally friendly with that of other countries. Having just returned from a couple of much needed weeks of R & R in Mexico, it is...

A controversial proposal for a limited entry hunt to control deer herds in Grand Forks has come to the forefront in discussions at the city’s deer committee once again. Councillor Chris Moslin broached the sensitive topic at city council to prepare the community for 2012.  “The deer committee is considering the concept of a...

Grand Forks rural area residents had a chance to hold their regional representative accountable at a town hall meeting Monday night. Key questions launched from the crowd were focused on animal control, increasing costs, the push for a bylaw officer, and an extensive presentation on a proposed organic waste diversion program...

Tired of the pungent smell of burning barrels in your neighbour’s backyard? Well, a new garbage and organic waste diversion program being proposed by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) may well be the solution. The new program, to be piloted in Grand Forks, Christina Lake and rural areas soon, may be a godsend...

Prescription drugs including morphine, oxycodone, and ativan were among the drugs seized at a residence in Grand Forks during the execution of a search warrant. The warrant, issued under the provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, was initiated in response to complaints and tips from the public.On Feb. 19 members...