A hiking challenge, which launched in the Boundary last year to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Grand Forks, is back with a bang this summer. “Last year’s event was a huge success! We had 124 hikers explore 372 trails in the Boundary,” says Melina Van Hoogevest, RDKB’s Recreation Supervisor at Grand Forks District Recreation. "The feedback from everyone who took part was
A hiking challenge, which launched in the Boundary last year to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Grand Forks, is back with a bang this summer. “Last year’s event was a huge success! We had 124 hikers explore 372 trails in the Boundary,” says Melina Van Hoogevest, RDKB’s Recreation Supervisor at Grand Forks District Recreation. "The feedback from everyone who took part was
Grand Forks residents are once again encouraged to tidy up their neighbourhoods as a tribute to Earth Day, held annually on April 22. This year it lands on a Saturday, and Grand Forks Community Trails Society is inviting the public to join in cleaning up three local trails. Clean-ups start at 9:30 a.m. at all three locations and should wrap up by noon or earlier.
by Contributor on Tuesday June 01 2021
Trails Day is a chance for us to introduce our trails to people who want to know more, and to encourage experienced trails enthusiasts to share their love of this area said Michelle Mallette, Vice President for the Grand Forks Community Trails Society.
The pandemic has demonstrated just how essential BC s trails are to the health and well-being of British Columbians, and the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) says that it s our turn now to give back.
On Saturday, June 5, outdoor recreation groups all across British Columbia will be uniting to celebrate the first-ever BC Trails Day.
Parent groups excited over expansion of Child Tax Credit in stimulus bill
COVID-19 relief bill brings assistance for parents
The American Rescue Plan, which has been signed into law, includes an expansion of the Child Tax Credit, which some say will help list many parents out of poverty.
PHOENIX - Millions of parents will soon get a monthly allowance if they have a child under the age of 18, as a result of the American Rescue Plan, which has been signed into law by President Joe Biden.
The stimulus bill not only means stimulus check payments, but also overhauls the child tax credit.