Letters to the Editor
by Contributor on 27 April 2015 - 5:31pm
Dear Editor,
There seems to be a desperation in the minds of a few to “move on” with the water meter program, shake hands, smile, and carry on like nothing happened. Well, something did happen, and it has fractured this community.
A small group of “we know what’s best for you” political types totally ignored a huge public outcry against plans for the water meter program and...
by Contributor on 2 April 2015 - 7:01pm
It is spring after all, that time of year when winter’s fermenting manure piles start letting off steam. One is forever amazed at the accumulations in the bull pen.
And so, after a winter of ruminations at Grand Forks City Hall, we are finally getting the first wisps of the Chief Administrative Officer Doug Allin emanations (p.11, GF Gazette 25-03-15).
Thanks to a Freedom of...
by Contributor on 2 April 2015 - 10:17am
Dear Mayor and Council,
Thank you for this open house, which gives citizens the opportunity to contribute their ideas of a vision for Grand Forks from now until 2018.
My understanding is that only ideas compatible with our city's Sustainable Community Plan can be pursued.
Having lived here many years and having read many city documents, I submit the following ideas to be...
by Contributor on 24 March 2015 - 2:04pm
Dear Editor:
This letter will help seniors and their families demand a better quality of care in residential care facilities. It will empower them with the knowledge to fight against abuse and neglect. The government is not upholding their rights to protection outlined in Bill 17, the "Residents Bill of Rights". The following information will enable seniors to make the government and...
by Contributor on 20 March 2015 - 7:57pm
Dear Editor,
On behalf of the South Okanagan Minor Hockey Associations three Rep teams who are playing in the BC Hockey Provincials, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank the communities who have shown overwhelming support and pride in these players who live in Oliver, Osoyoos, OK Falls, Keremeos, Midway, Greenwood, Princeton, and Grand Forks.
Without the support of our...
by Contributor on 3 March 2015 - 5:00am
“What is happening is that government is requesting boards to cut administration spending.” It is about time for these admin spending cuts because over the years they have grown in size in all districts. The money belongs in our schools I have watched this board administration costs from 12 years ago climb from over $300,000 when enrollment was high and we went to 4 day week to now over $...
by Contributor on 24 February 2015 - 2:35pm
Dear Editor,
This is something that the residents of Grand Forks really should know: By using “certified water meter installers” instead of certified plumbers to install water meters, the former mayor and council of Grand Forks have violated the BC Plumbing Code. The code is very specific:
“1.2.3.1. Personnel Performing Plumbing Work
1) Personnel performing the...
by Barry Brandow on 24 February 2015 - 1:53pm
Once again Minister Thomson I urge you to review an extremely weak argument that has resulted in the Gilpin Grasslands becoming an important motorized vehicle recreation area.
None of the salient points in a letter dated Dec. 30, 2014 and...
by Contributor on 27 January 2015 - 1:42pm
Dear Mayor & Council:
With the utmost respect for newly elected officials delivering governance and continuing to highlight a positive and respectful climate in our community, please be advised that I support keeping the residential water meters installed by Neptune since the summer of 2014 and implementing the use of these meters for measuring the flow of water to our residences....
by Contributor on 19 January 2015 - 10:06am
To Mayor and Council of the City of Grand Forks,
I write you today as a concerned citizen of this amazing City. I am compelled to write to you about some concerns I and many other citizens have arising from the Regular City Council meeting this past Monday January 12th, 2015. I was unable to attend the meeting in person but was able to watch the live video feed of the meeting on GFTV....
