Grand Forks PDF Media Release Archives
Media Releases (PDF)
2016 Media Releases
April 22, 2016 – TELUS Investing $8 Million To Connect Grand Forks With Fibre Optic Network
March 7, 2016 – Two Versions of Notes Now Clarified
February 29, 2016 – Court Announces Ruling for Councillor Butler
February 29, 2016 – Conflict of Interest – Reasons for Judgement (Court Document)
February 12, 2016 – Grand Forks Receives Federal Gas Tax Fund Contribution
2015 Media Releases
December 21, 2015 – City of Grand Forks Reaches Agreement With Union
September 10, 2015 – City of Grand Forks Asset Management A Priority
August 28, 2015 – City of Grand Forks Preparation for Evacuation
August 18, 2015 – City of Grand Forks Fly In Cancelled
June 16, 2015 – Urban Systems Report – Universal Water Meters Next Steps
May 26, 2015 – Council Files Court Petition
May 25, 2015 – Council Files Court Petition
April 23, 2015 – TELUS 1.2 Million Investment
April 17, 2015 – CAO Severance and Rehire
March 27, 2015 – Council Response to MAAPS Press Release
March 23, 2015 – MAAPS Council Decision
March 23, 2015 – Doug Allin Severance
March 23, 2015 – MAAPS Council Decision
March 13, 2015 – David Reid Appointed to Manager of Operations
2014 Media Releases
December 29, 2014 – City Hall To Move Back To 4th Street
November 24, 2014 – CAO Announcement
November 3, 2014 – Grand Forks Promotes Open for Business Philosphy
October 8, 2014 – Water Meter Installation Bookings
September 30, 2014 – Head Start Conference Postponed
July 7, 2014 – Residential Water Meter Installations Open House
May 26, 2014 – Why Meters Matter
May 20, 2014 – Grand Forks Economic Profile
May 12, 2014 – Water Use Reminder
May 5, 2014 – Drinking Water Week Challenge
April 28, 2014 – Water Conservation Website Section
2013 Media Releases
Dec 12, 2013 – Air Quality Advisory and Open Burning Restrictions
Dec 06, 2013 – Head Start for Young Women
Dec 02, 2013 – Snow Removal Notice
Dec 01, 2013 – Bike Stand Removal Notice
Nov 27, 2013 – Questions Regarding Your Utility Bills?
Nov 27, 2013 – Sea Cans/Shipping Containers Notice
Nov 26, 2013 – Fires Service Awards
Nov 26, 2013 – Residential Water Meter Project Notice
Sept 30, 2013 – New Temporary City Hall Locations and Details on Continued Service
Sept 25, 2013 – City of Grand Forks City Hall Restoration: Update
Sept 20, 2013 – City of Grand Forks Holds Special Council Meeting: September 23, 2013
Sept 20, 2013 – City of Grand Forks Open for Business at Temporary Location
Sept 19, 2013 – Fire at Grand Forks City Hall Contained
Sept 16, 2013 – TCT Paving Project Commencement
Sept 10, 2013 – New City Website
Aug 27, 2013 – New Grand Forks Highway Signs
Aug 22, 2013 – Trail and Swimming Area Upgrades
Aug 13, 2013 – Rotary Free Wi-Fi Zone
July 22 – Ladder Truck for Grand Forks Fire/Rescue
July 22 – Water Awareness – Five Simple Steps to Save!
April 9 – CUPE Contract Negotiations Completed
Special Media Releases (PDF)
Wildfire Information Archive - 2015
For up to date information on wildfires in the area go to:
www.RDKB.com
RDKB Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) contact numbers:
250.368.9127 or 888.747.9119
Last Updated on August 30th, 2015 at 10:55am
Information Bulletins
RDKB EOC Updates:
RDKB EOC Update Evacuation Alert Cancelled – August 30, 2015
RDKB EOC Update – August 28, 2015
RDKB EOC Update – August 27, 2015
RDKB EOC Update Animals & Livestock – August 27, 2015
RDKB EOC Update Evacuation Alert – August 26, 2015
Grand Forks Evacuation Zones Map – August 26, 2015
Christina Lake Evacuation Zones Map – August 26, 2015
RDKB EOC Update – August 24, 2015
RDKB EOC Update – August 23, 2015
RDKB EOC Update – August 22, 2015
RDKB EOC Update – August 21, 2015
PUBLIC MEETINGS Grand Forks & Christina Lake:
Grand Forks/Christina Lake Public Meetings – August 26, 2015
Midway/Rock Creek Residents’ Meeting – August 24, 2015
For Updates from RDKB:
http://www.rdkb.com
Important links
http://bcwildfire.ca/index.htm
For Road Traveller Information System:
http://www.drivebc.ca/#listView
For Rock Creek Fire Information:
http://www.rdkb.com/HotTopics/RockCreekWildfire.aspx
For Kettle Complex, Stickpin Fire Information:
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4536/
Emergency Preparation
During an emergency, preparation is key. The most immediate help in an emergency will come from you, your family and those directly around you – your neighbours.
To aid in preparation here are a couple of documents:
Household Preparedness Guide
