BC Wildfire Service to lift campfire prohibition across Southeast Fire Centre Sept. 1
The BC Wildfire Service will lift its Category 1 campfire prohibition across the Southeast Fire Centre at noon Tuesday, Sept. 1, following recent precipitation and improving wildfire conditions.
Evacuation orders ease across Southern Interior as wildfire recovery expands
Wildfire conditions across the southern Interior have eased enough for more communities to move into recovery, but active fires, access restrictions and evacuation measures remain in parts of the Okanagan and West Kootenay.
Third bear from Nelson grizzly family killed after relocation to Christina Lake
The controversy surrounding Nelson’s grizzly family, already the subject of widespread public discussion across British Columbia, took another turn on Aug. 27 when the B.C. Conservation Officer Service killed one of the two yearlings relocated earlier in the month.
Three fires on Hardy Mountain considered suspicious, investigation underway
The circumstances surrounding three separate wildfires on Hardy Mountain are considered suspicious after Grand Forks Fire Rescue responded to the fires within a period of several hours Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Wind-driven wildfire near Gilpin contained after threatening power lines
A fast-moving wildfire near Gilpin Forest Service Road and Highway 3 prompted the shutdown of three FortisBC transmission lines Wednesday evening as crews from Grand Forks, Christina Lake and the BC Wildfire Service worked to contain the fire. Grand Forks Fire Rescue was dispatched at 6:44 p.m. Aug. 26 after smoke was reported in the area.
Air-quality warning ends for Boundary, though local smoke remains in Grand Forks forecast
An air-quality warning for wildfire smoke covering Grand Forks, Midway and Greenwood ended Sunday morning, although Environment Canada continued to forecast local smoke for Grand Forks on Monday. Environment Canada listed Boundary among the regions where the yellow warning had ended in a bulletin issued at 9:42 a.m. PDT Sunday.
Wildfire update: Bald Range reaches 25,021 hectares as lightning sparks new fires across southern Interior
A small wildfire reported Saturday evening in Kelowna’s Black Mountain area has been declared out, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Pet of the Week: Kittybeans
This tiny panther is Kittybeans
Sadly, Kittybeans recently lost her beloved human and, through no fault of her own, now finds herself looking for a new forever home.
Border Bruins add Miller, Walker as roster build continues
The Grand Forks Border Bruins have added a forward and a defenceman as the club continues assembling its roster for the 2026–27 season. The additions come as Grand Forks prepares for the inaugural season of the British Columbia Hockey Conference.
Rock Creek Fall Fair exhibitor deadlines approach, with $700 in prizes
Exhibitors hoping to take part in this year’s Rock Creek and Boundary Fall Fair have two September deadlines to keep in mind, along with a contest offering $700 in special prizes.
South Okanagan earthquake reported felt in Grand Forks
A small earthquake struck the South Okanagan late Tuesday night, three days after another smaller earthquake was recorded east of Okanagan Falls.
Opinion: What Russia could learn from the Doukhobors
As I read the news from Kyiv this week, I find myself thinking back 131 years to a very different Russia, and to a group of people whose story is particularly familiar here in the Boundary.
Fire damages Jack Goddard Memorial Arena as crews work to save ice
A fire at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena in Grand Forks early Wednesday damaged the building and left significant smoke damage inside as the arena prepared for the 2026-27 ice season.
Kootenay consumer insolvencies jump nearly 22% in a year
Consumer insolvencies across the Kootenays have jumped nearly 22 per cent in a year, with hundreds of people turning to bankruptcy or formal debt-repayment proposals.
Grand Forks sends 18 athletes to ultimate nationals; Sjoden wins bronze
Eighteen Grand Forks athletes competed at the Canadian Junior Ultimate Championships in Surrey this month, with Natalie Sjoden returning home with a bronze medal as a member of Canyon Women.
Leila Naderi brings jazz, soul and new music to Christina Lake
An Okanagan-based vocalist, pianist and composer is bringing her latest music to Christina Lake this week.
Seven teams, seven films, 48 hours: FORKS48 heads to the screen
Seven teams had just 48 hours to write, shoot and edit an original short film during the first FORKS48 filmmaking challenge in Grand Forks.
Greenwood firefighters respond to wildfire in Motherlode area
Eleven Greenwood firefighters were called into the hills above the city Sunday night after a wildfire was spotted in the Motherlode area.
Wildfire smoke warning remains in effect across the Boundary
Grand Forks, Midway and Greenwood remain under an air-quality warning Monday as wildfire smoke continues to hang over the Boundary.
Third Grand Forks Fire/Rescue relief crew deployed to Brunswick Complex
Grand Forks firefighters are continuing a weeks-long deployment to the Brunswick Complex, with a third relief crew leaving Monday morning to join the wildfire response in the Fraser Canyon.