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Outgoing Grand Forks council wins praise from staff

City of Grand Forks Greg Nesteroff -
This week, in the last meeting before the election and second-to-last meeting before the next council is sworn in, Duncan Redfearn thanked council "for their leadership and governance" over the past four years.

RDKB payroll costs climbed 6.6% in 2025

RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary paid out over $14 million in salaries and expenses in 2025, an increase of about $878,000.

Grand Forks to look at sound-proofing pickleball courts

City of Grand Forks Greg Nesteroff -
The suggestion came from councillor Rod Zielinski, who wants to create a noise barrier for the courts on 82nd Avenue.

Greenwood names Brooke McCourt acting CAO

City of Greenwood My Grand Forks Now Staff -
She will take over the role on an interim basis, following the resignation of Dean Trumbley, who has taken a similar job in the northern BC community of Houston.

Premier namechecks Boundary politicians in UBCM speech

RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
"I don't think you can see the bruises from where you're sitting," David Eby joked following a meeting with Regional District of Kootenay Boundary chair Grace McGregor. "She used a phone book."

Greenwood city manager announces resignation

City of Greenwood My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Dean Trumbley announced his resignation today to become chief administrative officer of the District of Houston, in northern BC. His last day at Greenwood city hall will be Oct. 2.

Greenwood plans new fire hall

City of Greenwood Greg Nesteroff -
A structural and operation review of the existing fire hall has found it is "non-functional for the purpose of a modern day fire department."

Disc golf course eyed for new Grand Forks city well

City of Grand Forks Greg Nesteroff -
Capital works director Ben Stevens told city council this week that efforts to locate another well for the city's water system have paid off. The top location is on the disc golf course on 68th Avenue, across from No Frills.

Grand Forks okays no curbs and gutters for development

City of Grand Forks Greg Nesteroff -
By a vote of 4-2, Grand Forks city council has approved removing a curb and gutter requirement from a local housing development.

Midway signs deal with health co-op on medical services

Village of Midway Submitted News -
The Village of Midway says an agreement with Prima Health Cooperative should sustain medical services for local residents in the short term.

Area politician optimistic after minister tours Columbia and Western

RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
A local politician who is hoping the provincial government will reverse course on abandoning a popular local cycling trail is encouraged after a cabinet minister got a first-hand look at the route.
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