Local communities prepare for Oct. 17 local elections
Local election season is entering its next phase across the Kootenay-Boundary, with the regular nomination period set to close at 4 p.m. Friday and communities putting the people, polling places and procedures in place for the Oct. 17 general local election.
Boundary election season begins as candidate nominations open Tuesday
The 2026 local election field begins taking shape Tuesday as prospective candidates across the Boundary become eligible to file nomination papers for municipal councils, regional district seats and the School District 51 board.
Province announces completion of Grand Forks flood-mitigation program
The provincial government announced July 17 that the Grand Forks Flood Mitigation Program, developed following the destructive 2018 flood, has been completed.
Grand Forks seeks feedback on proposed business licence bylaw
People who consider themselves affected by a proposed update to Grand Forks’ business licence bylaw have until Aug. 5 to submit written feedback to the city.
Grand Forks extends medical clinic support agreement through May 2027
Grand Forks city council has approved a six-month extension of an agreement covering fixed operating costs at the Grand Forks Medical Clinic as the community continues its efforts to recruit and retain primary care providers.