Community :: Grand Forks
Featured Grand Forks articles
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The valley of plenty
In a time of economic upheaval and uncertainty, the B.C. government is promising to do everything it can to recession-proof the provincial economy.
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Diversification is the key to success
The Kootenay Boundary region has taken stock of its strengths as a means of combatting the job losses in a slumping forest industry.
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A vintage year for grapes
For Ron Subotin, growing his own grapes is a chance to have complete ownership over the final product.
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More than a tourist attraction
What makes the Boundary region so popular for new business owners and residents is its sheer beauty—people just seem to be drawn to the area.
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Meeting recreational needs
Ryan Tomilin, manager of B&F Sales and Service Ltd. in Grand Forks, knows the importance of recognizing customer demands
Key Grand Forks contacts
Castlegar, BC
Save power, reap rewards
FortisBC is committed to providing safe, reliable electrical service at the lowest reasonable cost. The company serves approximately 110,000 customers directly in communities throughout south central British Columbia, including Kelowna, Osoyoos, Trail, Castlegar, Princeton and Rossland—and approximately 47,500 customers through the wholesale supply of power to municipal distributors in the communities of Summerland, Penticton, Kelowna, Grand Forks and Nelson.
FortisBC provides services such as:
• Generating and distributing electricity to homes and businesses in the southern interior of British Columbia
• 24-hour outage repair and emergency response
• Building, maintaining and upgrading power lines and facilities
• Installing and reading meters
• Providing electrical safety education in the community
Richmond, BC
PHONE: 1-800-663-2872
Vital statistics
- Population :: 4,036
- Number of businesses :: 386
- Supporting industries :: Forestry, construction, tourism, nurseries, agriculture
Vital contacts
- City of Grand Forks :: www.city.grandforks.bc.ca
- Mayor :: Neil Krog
- Chamber of Commerce :: www.grandforkschamber.com
- Manager :: Cher Wyers
- Phone :: 250-442-2833
Biz Blog :: Keith Powell
A regular report on newsworthy business developments in the Kootenays.
Kootenay Insights :: Tanya Laing Gahr
An inside look at the initiatives and developments that help shape Kootenay communities.
At Work :: Sandra Albers
One-on-one with some of the Kootenay’s business leaders.
Biz Edge :: Danielle Cameron
The faces behind Kootenay businesses.
