Letter: A decision for all British Columbians
To The Editor: In response to 'From the Leg:' by Linda Larson published on December 11th: In BC we use an electoral system called 'First Past The Post' (FPTP), a system that most of the developed world has abandoned due to a number of issues — a notable one being 'the spoiler effect' which causes many people to not vote for...
Awareness campaign builds in Grand Forks
In January 2018, Grand Forks residents will be asked to join a national awareness campaign to challenge public perceptions of what it means to live with dementia. January is national Alzheimer Awareness Month. The 2018 campaign aims to convert judgment into compassion and assumptions into understanding so that people with...
Province Extends Groundwater Licence Application Fee Waiver period
There some good news for water users in the Boundary region said the Kettle River Watershed Authority after the province announced an extension of Groundwater Licence Application Fee Waiver period. BCs New Water Sustainability Act regulations came into effect in February 2016. The Act stipulates that all non-domestic groundwater...
Major accident closes Highway 3 near Midway
Investigators with the Boundary RCMP and West Kootenay Traffic Services attended a fatal collision on Highway 3 near Midway, on Tuesday morning. Boundary RCMP and West Kootenay Traffic Services are investigating the cause of a fatal accident Tuesday morning on Highway 3 near Midway. In a medial release, Boundary RCMP received...
Christmas in City Park
There's nothing like a few Christmas lights to brighten anyone's spirit. Down at City Park, Christmas lights light up the night sky for everyone to enjoy. Check it out, if you get a chance....
From The Leg: Bills with tax implications, Daylight Savings Time
As we work our way through a long fall session at the legislature, we continue to hold the NDP/Green Coalition's "feet to the fire" on legislation that will have an economic impact on the provincial economy — Bill 2 and Bill 3 both have tax implications that will affect everyone. The bill that raises the greatest concerns for...
Grand Forks now officialy has a Dog Park
Grand Forks officially opened its dog park last week when with a ribbon cutting. The park is located directly behind Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Forks. This is a small dog park, off the beaten path in a residential area and behind the cemetery. There are poo bags and a picnic table....
Credit Unions join together to offer VirtualWealth
Until recently, investors could work with an advisor or they could self-manage their own investments. Now there’s another option: robo-advice (or digital advice). In partnership with Qtrade Financial Group, EKC, Nelson and District Credit and Grand Forks credit unions are offering VirtualWealth to its members. VirtualWealth...
Missing dog reunited with owner — Police
The Grand Forks RCMP is pleased to announce the missing dog found Friday, December 1, has now been reunited with its owner. RCMP would like to thank everyone who assisted in this find. Anyone missing a dog? On December 1st, 2017 the Grand Forks RCMP requested that Animal Control seize a dog from the field near the 9700 block...
City Public Hearing Covers Sustainable (Official) Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw Proposed Changes to Allow Garden Suites, Tiny Houses and Cluster Housing
Approximately 20 residents, a near record crowd for an event of this type, attended Monday's Grand Forks City Council meeting to express interest in proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw, most notably, changes that could allow garden suites and tiny houses on wheels that meet certain criteria. In a media release, City Council...
