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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014
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Relay memories Page A9
VOL 117 NO. 53
Water meters and GFI lead busy 2014 CRAIG LINDSAY
Grand Forks Gazette
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As we usually do with the last paper of the year, the Gazette is putting out an issue with some of the highlights of the last year. In these pages you will find a month by month review of our last 12 months with summaries to the top stories and a couple of the most interesting pictures. The story that captured readers attention and never seemed to go away was the water meter issue. Even though water meters had been discussed at council for over 10 years, it wasn’t until the last year when it came to the forefront. With the newly passes water utility rates and regulations bylaw, residential water meter installation began in Grand Forks. Many residents took exception to what they saw as a violation of their privacy and a dangerous invasion of their homes and an unwanted and unneccesary added expense. With the November municipal election it was basically out with the old and in with the new as residents voted in a new mayor and four new councillors. Other top stories were the return of the Grand Forks International (GFI) baseball tournament, the cancellation and then last-minute saving of the Grand Forks Fall
Burnaby Bulldogs celebrate after a come from behind 6-5 win over Everett Merchants in the final of the 2014 Grand Forks International (GFI) baseball tournament. The GFI returned to Grand Forks this year after a year hiatus and moved from the fall to June 25-30 at James Donaldson Park. Despite some rainy conditions, fans came out and supported the event. Chris Hammett photo
Fair, Christina Lake Homecoming and Winterfest, Border Bruins playoff fizzleout, ALR rallies, Ro-
tary’s inaugural Lobsterfest, Grand Forks Airport Appreciation and Fly-in and many more. We at the Gazette enjoyed bringing you these stories and hope the new year treats you well and brings more great times and prosperity to our region.
There were plenty of great events in the area in 2014 including the always popular Christina Lake Homecoming event on July 12-14 and featured live bands, vendors, kids games and a barbeque at the beach.
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