Six Interfor forestry plans open for public comment in Grand Forks area
Six forestry operations maps submitted by Interfor Corporation for its Grand Forks Division are open for public review, with proposed operations covering Beaver Creek, West Fork, Italy, North Rendell, Carmi and Highway 33.
Meet the candidates: Keith Pomeroy, OneBC
The Boundary Sentinel invited all three candidates running in Boundary-Similkameen in the October 24, 2026 provincial election to answer questions about their backgrounds, priorities and plans for the riding.
Christina Lake elects new RDKB director as McMynn leads Midway mayoral race
Christina Lake voters have elected Rupert Oldroyd as their new regional district director, while preliminary results in Midway show incumbent Mayor Doug McMynn leading a three-candidate race following the October 17 local elections.
Everett Baker leads Grand Forks mayoral race as two newcomers secure council seats
Mayor Everett Baker is on track to serve another term after defeating challenger Kirk Duff in Grand Forks' October 17 municipal election, according to unofficial results released by the City of Grand Forks.
Play, Clean, Go
You might not realize it, but your boots, bike, or camping gear could be carrying more than you packed for your next adventure.
Grand Forks RCMP seize handgun, suspected drugs and property linked to thefts
Police seized a loaded handgun, suspected drugs, cash and property linked to reported thefts during an October 1 search of a residence in Grand Forks, according to an RCMP announcement released October 13.
Where Boundary residents can vote October 17 and which races are contested
Voters across the Boundary will head to the polls Saturday, October 17, to elect municipal councils, a regional district director and school trustees, with several races contested in Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway and Christina Lake.
Meet the candidates: Roly Russell, BC NDP
The Boundary Sentinel invited all three candidates running in Boundary-Similkameen in the October 24, 2026 provincial election to answer questions about their backgrounds, priorities and plans for the riding.
Phoenix Metals says four rigs now drilling at Phoenix South near Greenwood
Phoenix Metals Corp. says four drilling rigs have begun work at its Phoenix South exploration target near Greenwood, following a provincial permit amendment that expanded the company's drilling plans in the Boundary region.
Boundary forest society to close Nov. 13 as New Forest Act campaign ends
The Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society will cease operations Nov. 13 and is proceeding with dissolution, ending an organized campaign for provincial forestry reform that grew out of concerns about forest management in the Kettle River watershed.
Christina Lake voters still have mail-ballot options after postal deadline
Voters in Christina Lake can still arrange to collect a mail-ballot package from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) ahead of the Oct. 17 general local election, following the expiry of Friday's deadline to request a package through Canada Post.
SD51 closes 2025–26 with $1.32M operating surplus as revenue tops budget
School District 51 ended the 2025–26 school year with $1.32 million in accumulated operating surplus after operating revenue finished about $1.5 million above the district’s final amended budget.
FortisBC plans $21.3M in Christina Lake, Grand Forks substation upgrades
FortisBC plans $21.3 million in substation work at Christina Lake and Grand Forks through the end of 2027, with one project intended to increase capacity for growing electricity demand and the other focused on replacing aging equipment and improving reliability.
Grizzly corrects use-of-proceeds disclosure for up to $2M financing
Grizzly Discoveries Inc. has corrected how it says proceeds from the ordinary units in a planned private placement of up to $2 million would be used, removing an earlier reference to mineral-rights acquisitions.
Boundary RDKB election set: Areas D and E acclaimed, Christina Lake heads to vote
The election picture is set for the Boundary’s three Regional District of Kootenay Boundary electoral areas, with Linda Kay Wiese and Sharen Gibbs elected by acclamation in Areas D and E and voters in Area C/Christina Lake choosing between Rocio Graham and Rupert Oldroyd on Oct. 17.
Grand Forks library to celebrate 80 years since 1946 opening
The Grand Forks & District Public Library will celebrate 80 years since it opened its doors on Oct. 16, 1946, with an anniversary event next month that will look back at the people and places that shaped the institution.
Boundary-Similkameen voters have until Oct. 1 to register or update information for Where to Vote cards
Boundary-Similkameen voters who need to register or update their information have until Thursday, Oct. 1, to do so if they want to make sure they receive a Where to Vote card before advance voting begins Oct. 16.
Grand Forks and Greenwood schedule Sept. 28 tax sales; Midway has none
Municipal tax sales are scheduled for Monday morning in Grand Forks and Greenwood, while the Village of Midway says it has no properties subject to tax sale in 2026.
Bruins score four but remain winless after 5-4 loss to Osoyoos
The Grand Forks Border Bruins came within a goal of their first British Columbia Hockey Conference victory Saturday, falling 5-4 to the Osoyoos Coyotes at Jack Goddard Memorial Arena.
Wilson, Russell campaign for Boundary-Similkameen rematch
Just under two years after Donegal Wilson took Boundary-Similkameen from Roly Russell, the Conservative incumbent and former NDP MLA are back on the campaign trail in a riding where health care, forestry, water and the rural economy are already emerging as central issues.