Grand Forks Council Approves Campground Bylaw, Debates New Position
A letter to council from the caretaker explains they're happy with limited services; they at least have electrical and a membership at the recreation center.
Castlegar Council Authorizes Letters of Support for Housing Projects
A grant application to BC Housing's Community Housing Fund would support the Primary Care and Housing initiative at 925 Columbia Avenue, while the Art Gallery and Housing project goes through the Indigenous Housing Fund with a slightly later intake period.
City of Castelgar and CUPE Employees Agree to Tentative Contract
City officials say the deal was done on Tues about three weeks after union members voted 95% in favour of strike action. The city says CUPE Local 2262 members will hold a ratification meeting on Thurs. The deal affects 45 workers.
Additional Charges Added in Grand Forks Gyro Park Attack
The initial charges are one count of Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and one count of Mischief to Property. The additional charges are Assault with a Weapon and two counts of Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace.
City of Grand Forks Seeks Feedback for Draft Signage Bylaw
The City currently lacks legislation to regulate signs in the community and staff has reviewed policy in other community to keep up with best practices.
Millennium Park Play Structure Set for Completion in Spring 2024
The final phase of this project, installing the rubberized safety surface, must be done in specific weather conditions and will have to wait until spring.
UPDATED/FOUND: NPD Issues Missing Person Alert for Shelby Haynes
Haynes was last seen on Sunday, October 29th, at about 8PM in the Nelson area. Both police and her family are concerned for her wellbeing.
School District 8 Superintendent Addresses Alleged Tuesday Bomb Threat
Fire Services, RCMP and Nelson Police were all on scene and students were evacuated around noon on Tuesday, October 31st.
Trail RCMP Report Covers Swatting Call, Theft and more
RCMP says "swatting" calls are a serious matter and are not taken lightly, following Friday's report to police that a local youth had a handgun.