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Royal Canadian Legion BR059 Grand Forks' president, Ken Cruickshank, presents a cheque for $1000 to Darrell Hardy of the Christmas Hamper Program. Photo by Chris Hammett

Royal Canadian Legion plays Santa by donating thousands back to community

The Legion donated over $6,000 this holiday season

Royal Canadian Legion BR059 Grand Forks' president, Ken Cruickshank, presents a cheque for $1000 to Darrell Hardy of the Christmas Hamper Program. Photo by Chris Hammett
A detailed close-up of one portion of the Davis Building mural by Archer. Chris Hammett photo

Man behind the murals: Renowned artist covers Grand Forks with art

Archer’s goal is to paint an entire town while spreading joy

A detailed close-up of one portion of the Davis Building mural by Archer. Chris Hammett photo
Archer decided on a playful theme for the Boardroom Cafe mural. (Photo by Chris Hammett)

Man behind the murals: Renowned artist covers B.C. town with art

Archer’s career has led him to meet big names such as Snoop Dogg, Black Sabbath, Lenny Kravitz and Cheech and Chong

Archer decided on a playful theme for the Boardroom Cafe mural. (Photo by Chris Hammett)
Grand Forks’ Boundary Hospital serves patients from across the Kootenay Boundary region. Photo: Interiorhealth.ca

Officials sound alarm amid possible closure of Boundary District Hospital ER

The Boundary Hospital ’s inpatient beds have been closed since March 2022

Grand Forks’ Boundary Hospital serves patients from across the Kootenay Boundary region. Photo: Interiorhealth.ca
Allie Leavens attended the “Blacksmith Hammer In” held in Grand Forks by the Kootenay Blacksmith Association on Sunday, October 2. photo: Bob McTavish

New Blacksmithing Guild fires up in Grand Forks

The group meets once a week, rotating between Grand Forks and Greenwood

Allie Leavens attended the “Blacksmith Hammer In” held in Grand Forks by the Kootenay Blacksmith Association on Sunday, October 2. photo: Bob McTavish
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Former Cirque Du Soleil performers 
Vanessa Reyes and Grant Golding. 
Photo by Norbi Whitney, provided by Vanessa Reyes.

From big city to small: Former Cirque Du Soleil performers move to Grand Forks

Vanessa Reyes and Grant Golding settled their family in Grand Forks during the COVID 19 pandemic

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Former Cirque Du Soleil performers 
Vanessa Reyes and Grant Golding. 
Photo by Norbi Whitney, provided by Vanessa Reyes.
Canada Post (File photo).

Canada Post to stay in Rock Creek after all

Canada Post plans to continue mail services during the transition to a new location

Canada Post (File photo).
File photo.

Grand Forks Rotary Club’s Halloween Bonfire returns after 2-year hiatus

The Grand Forks Rotary Club will host the Halloween Bonfire at Angus MacDonald Park Oct. 31

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Canada Post (File photo).

4th time in less than 20 years: Rock Creek post office to close; new location being considered

Vikki Gee is still worried about the sustainability of a Canada Post franchise in Rock Creek

Canada Post (File photo).
The BCAA warns of expected road debris (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward).

Experts warn drivers to be cautious as rain bring spikes in debris on roadways

BCAA says upcoming rain may push built up debris onto roads

The BCAA warns of expected road debris (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward).
Brothers David, Austin and Mitchell Krahn (photo provided by Gene Krahn).

Christina Lake brothers headed to national golf championships

Austin, Mitchell and David Krahn will compete at the MJT Canadian National Championship

Brothers David, Austin and Mitchell Krahn (photo provided by Gene Krahn).
Light It Up! For NDEAM is an event to help raise business awareness about the disability talent pool and inclusive hiring (photo provided by the Ontario Disability Employment Network).

Grand Forks to participate in Light It Up! For NDEAM

The event takes place on Oct. 20 for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Light It Up! For NDEAM is an event to help raise business awareness about the disability talent pool and inclusive hiring (photo provided by the Ontario Disability Employment Network).
Greenwood council candidates in the 2022 municipal election.

Greenwood mayoral and council candidates call on voters in 2022 election

General voting day in the upcoming civic election is Oct. 15, 2022.…

Greenwood council candidates in the 2022 municipal election.
Frank Schlichting and wife Sharon at Yankee Boy Mine (photo contributed by Frank Schlichting).

Couple with big plans buys abandoned gold mine in Grand Forks

The Yankee Boy Mine is currently undergoing restoration to be open to the public

Frank Schlichting and wife Sharon at Yankee Boy Mine (photo contributed by Frank Schlichting).
It is important to learn about online safety before heading back to school (file photo).

Back-to-school prep: RCMP offers tips for teens and parents to navigate cyberbullying

Thirty-one per cent of Canadian youth say they have experienced cyberbullying

It is important to learn about online safety before heading back to school (file photo).
On Aug. 18 A&W is selling burgers to beat MS (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer).

Burgers to Beat MS returns to A&W

A&W is partering with the MS Society of Canada to raise money to support people with MS

On Aug. 18 A&W is selling burgers to beat MS (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer).
The province has named Shane Berg as the new chief forester and the assistant deputy minister for the Office of the Chief Forester (photo by David Gordon Koch).

B.C. announces new chief forester

Shane Berg, B.C.’s deputy chief forester since 2017, will take on the role

The province has named Shane Berg as the new chief forester and the assistant deputy minister for the Office of the Chief Forester (photo by David Gordon Koch).
According to a new survey by Research Co., most Canadians prefer the International Metric System (photo by Arek Socha/pixabay.com).

Miles or kilometres? Canadians weigh in on favoured measurement systems

Twenty-nine per cent of Canadians would like to see the country revert back to the Imperial system

According to a new survey by Research Co., most Canadians prefer the International Metric System (photo by Arek Socha/pixabay.com).
Jane Gagnon holds up balloons left over from celebrating her 100th birthday Aug. 14, 2022 (Brittany Webster - Black Press)

‘I just love to live’: Vernon woman celebrates 100th birthday

Jane Gagnon celebrated her 100th birthday Aug. 14.

Jane Gagnon holds up balloons left over from celebrating her 100th birthday Aug. 14, 2022 (Brittany Webster - Black Press)
Smoke particles invisible to the naked eye can be inhaled deep into the lungs. (East Pierce Fire and Rescue file photo).

Experts offer tips to stay safe amid wildfire smoke across B.C.

Be aware of potential danger as winds push smoke across province

Smoke particles invisible to the naked eye can be inhaled deep into the lungs. (East Pierce Fire and Rescue file photo).
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