Grand Forks community garden breaks ground
The Grand Forks Community Garden, now known as the Kettle River Community Garden, broke ground June 1, 2010 when the City of Grand Forks commenced installation of the water hydrant, the anchor for the irrigation system.The land has been staked and plans are well underway for the fencing, which is essential for deer control....
2010 lake clean-up another successful day
Christina Lake has had its 10th annual sprucing up last weekend as over 40 volunteers participated in the Lake Clean-up – an annual event sponsored by the Christina Lake Stewardship Society. Volunteer Co-ordinator Rikki Morrison said that several truckloads of garbage were collected during the event, and even some large ticket...
Interest growing in West Boundary Senior Growers project
Senior Boundary Growers had a great lunch at the Westbridge hall as long time resident Paul Lautard reminiced about the region. Lautard talked about growing up in the Boundary and his memories of the people living here at that time. He told many stories of some of his favourite neighbours, the nicknames they had and even...
Homecoming event will feature local art and photography
For one day only fabulous images of life around the lake will be displayed at the Christina Lake Community Hall as a part of the Homecoming celebrations. The exhibit of historical photos, paintings and a display of artwork by children of Christina Lake Elementary School (CLES) has been prepared for this first annual event...
OP/ED: MP encourages HST opposition
As of July 1st, the governments of Canada and B.C. intend to institute a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) of 12 per cent, combining a 7 per cent Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with a 5 per cent federal Goods and Service Tax (GST). As well, despite the Provincial bill still not being passed at the time of this column’s writing, some...
Policing shortages to last through summer
Federal policies restricting the local Grand Forks and Midway RCMP detachments from replacing officers on leave has local government and other agencies concerned for safety in the Boundary region. A letter from School District 51 triggered city councils to also lend their voice to advocate for changes in the policy that leaves...
POLICE: False call sends emergency services on a goose chase
An emergency call-out on Sunday night had all three emergency services searching for a five-car pile up on Spencer Hill. The origins of the call are unknown, but the services did not find an accident, said Corporal Richard Lanz with the Grand Forks detachment.The false call came to the services around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May...
Sitar and tabla masters grace the stage in Grand Forks
From their home city of Benares, an ancient spiritual centre of traditional music and Hindu culture, The Mishras are bringing classical North Indian Ragas and folk music to Grand Forks. The Mishras will be performing at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Friday, June 4 at 7:30 pm.Pandit Deobrat Mishra, son and disciple of ...
Phoenix ski hill receives new first aid building
Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society is getting ready move a building donated by Ross and Elaine Glanville.We will use it as a new first aid and ski patrol building. The Glanvilles, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary area’s C, D, and E all have donated monies totaling $14,000.00 towards the move, new foundations, interior...
OP/ED: Heroes and villians in the face of an environmental disaster
The oil spill that now jeopardizes the entire ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico, and potentially beyond, is a chilling reminder that all is not well with our planet. And what’s actually worse: the amount of oil gushing from the seemingly impossible-to-stop deep-sea oil well or the complacent attitude taken toward the spill by...
