# grand forks (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 14 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover grand forks. Page: Feed: --- ## [Today in History: August 23, 1991 - Soviet coup collapses: Tens of thousands surge to Red Square](https://www.grandforksherald.com/community/today-in-history-august-23-1991-soviet-coup-collapses-tens-of-thousands-surge-to-red-square) _2026-08-23 · Staff reports · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ During the three-day coup, Yeltsin led opposition to new government and demanded Gorbachev's return to power. ## [Padres dig out of early hole, surge past Twins](https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/pro/padres-dig-out-of-early-hole-surge-past-twins) _2026-08-23 · Field Level Media · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ Twins stay a game behind Texas and Cleveland for the American League's final wild-card berth ## [Wildfire sparks in Kelowna’s Black Mountain](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/breaking-wildfire-sparks-in-kelownas-black-mountain/) _2026-08-23 · none · North Delta Reporter_ The wildfire was caused by lightening ## [Saturday's local scoreboard for Aug. 22](https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/saturdays-local-scoreboard-for-aug-22) _2026-08-23 · Tom Miller · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ Coaches can send box scores or results to gfsports@gfherald.com ## [UPDATE: Wildfire near Kamloops now held at 44 hectares](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/22/new-20-hectare-wildfire-burning-near-kamloops/) _2026-08-23 · Brendan Shykora · Salmon Arm Observer_ The wildfire is burning out of control to the south of Kamloops; BC Wildfire Service is on scene ## [Fire on Beaufort Range near Port Alberni now being held by B.C. Wildfire crews](https://pqbnews.com/2026/08/22/fire-on-beaufort-range-near-port-alberni-now-being-held-by-b-c-wildfire-crews/) _2026-08-23 · Susie Quinn · Parksville Qualicum News_ Fire near Port Alberni is one of 20 burning on Vancouver Island ## [LETTER: Broken promise for sidewalk puts safety at risk in Saanich neighbourhood](https://oakbaynews.com/2026/08/22/letter-broken-promise-for-sidewalk-puts-safety-at-risk-in-saanich-neighbourhood/) _2026-08-23 · none · Oak Bay News_ Send your letter to newsroom@saanichnews.com ## [Multiple small wildfires spark between Tulameen and Coquihalla](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/multiple-small-wildfires-spark-between-tulameen-and-coquihalla/) _2026-08-23 · none · North Delta Reporter_ Lightning is listed as the cause for one of the fires ## [Luxton Heritage Festival celebrates Langford’s farming roots](https://oakbaynews.com/2026/08/22/luxton-heritage-festival-celebrates-langfords-farming-roots/) _2026-08-23 · Nikhil Nikhil · Oak Bay News_ Families gathered Saturday to celebrate Langford’s agricultural past at the Luxton Heritage Festival ## [Abbotsford-Mission MLA to step down, making way for new Conservative leader to seek seat](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/abbotsford-mission-mla-to-step-down-making-way-for-new-conservative-leader-to-seek-seat/) _2026-08-23 · Dillon White · North Delta Reporter_ Kerry-Lynne Findlay intends to seek nomination in upcoming byelection ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fq3gBYzILjT0) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Frederick: More of the same for J.J. McCarthy, which can’t be the case](https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/pro/frederick-more-of-the-same-for-j-j-mccarthy-which-cant-be-the-case) _2026-08-23 · Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ McCarthy has quarterbacked seven drives over two exhibition dates, and Minnesota has zero points to show for them ## [VIDEO: A rough eight-day stretch ends with another loss for Vancouver FC](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/video-a-rough-eight-day-stretch-ends-with-another-loss-for-vancouver-fc/) _2026-08-23 · Dan Ferguson · North Delta Reporter_ Halifax Wanderers end a five-game winless run at the Eagles expense ## [Langford temple construction begins with groundbreaking ceremony](https://oakbaynews.com/2026/08/22/langford-temple-construction-begins-with-groundbreaking-ceremony/) _2026-08-23 · Nikhil Nikhil · Oak Bay News_ The Victoria Temple officially moved into construction on Saturday with a Langford groundbreaking ## [Takeaways from the Vikings’ 13-3 loss to the Ravens](https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/pro/takeaways-from-the-vikings-13-3-loss-to-the-ravens) _2026-08-23 · Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ J.J. McCarthy left something to be desired in his limited action under center ## [After months of side quests, Twins’ Pablo López takes a big step on the field](https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/pro/after-months-of-side-quests-twins-pablo-lopez-takes-a-big-step-on-the-field) _2026-08-22 · Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ The Minnesota hurler, who underwent season-ending surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in February, gets the OK to start playing catch ## [Crews responding to lightning-caused wildfire southeast of Princeton](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/22/wildfire-sparks-southeast-of-princeton/) _2026-08-22 · Logan Lockhart · Salmon Arm Observer_ The blaze is 0.009 hectares in size ## [Sooke Fall Fair draws families for 113th year](https://oakbaynews.com/2026/08/22/sooke-fall-fair-draws-families-for-113th-year/) _2026-08-22 · Nikhil Nikhil · Oak Bay News_ Residents gathered at Fred Milne Park Saturday for a family-focused day at the Sooke Fall Fair ## [Penticton council wants to use AI to improve traffic congestion](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/22/penticton-council-wants-to-use-ai-to-improve-traffic-congestion/) _2026-08-22 · Logan Lockhart · Salmon Arm Observer_ Notice of motion from Coun. Campbell Watt met with great enthusiasm from fellow councillors, mayor ## [North Country Food Bank to host produce distribution event Tuesday in East Grand Forks](https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/north-country-food-bank-to-host-produce-distribution-event-tuesday-in-east-grand-forks) _2026-08-22 · Pamela Knudson · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ GRAND FORKS — The North Country Food Bank will distribute free produce from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at its warehouse parking lot, 1011 11th Ave. N.E., East Grand Forks. ## [Nanaimo food bank to open free food market at Vancouver Island University](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/08/22/nanaimo-food-bank-to-open-free-food-market-at-vancouver-island-university/) _2026-08-22 · Karl Yu · Nanaimo News Bulletin_ Storefront at trades centre to open Aug. 24 ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EiMzy5qJpTee) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Vehicle incident closes Highway 1 east of Salmon Arm](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/22/vehicle-incident-closes-highway-1-east-of-salmon-arm/) _2026-08-22 · Heather Black · Salmon Arm Observer_ Detour is available via Highway 97A and 97B ## [LETTER: Saanich utility bills just keep going up](https://oakbaynews.com/2026/08/22/letter-saanich-utility-bills-just-keep-going-up/) _2026-08-22 · none · Oak Bay News_ Send your letter to newsroom@saanichnews.com ## [Downtown Street Fair provides family fun, welcomes over 40 new vendors](https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/downtown-street-fair-provides-family-fun-welcomes-over-40-new-vendors) _2026-08-22 · Maxwell Marko · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ A sweltering summer day was the backdrop for a fair that was expected to see thousands of people come through to visit. ## [UND will provide status update Monday on Lance Rucker injury](https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/college/und-will-provide-status-update-monday-on-lance-rucker-injury) _2026-08-22 · Tom Miller · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ UND's All-American edge suffered an injury Friday during practice ## [New Salmon Arm city council candidate ‘Rooted in Community. Focused on the Future’](https://saobserver.net/2026/08/22/new-salmon-arm-city-council-candidate-rooted-in-community-focused-on-the-future/) _2026-08-22 · Heather Black · Salmon Arm Observer_ 'I’m someone who asks questions, listens to different perspectives, and isn’t afraid to speak up ' ## [LETTERS: Why is the South Island so over-governed?](https://oakbaynews.com/2026/08/22/letters-why-is-the-south-island-so-over-governed/) _2026-08-22 · none · Oak Bay News_ Send your letter to editor@vicnews.com. ## [Penticton councillor asks for full review of reworked intersection, possible reversal of lane reduction](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/22/penticton-councillor-asks-for-full-review-of-reworked-intersection-possible-reversal-of-lane-reduction/) _2026-08-22 · Logan Lockhart · Penticton Western News_ 'I want it to be safe and I don't want there to be an incident that we didn't see coming': Coun. Jason Reynen ## [‘Indefensible’: B.C. Premier Eby responds to collapsed Canada-U.S. trade talks](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/indefensible-b-c-premier-eby-responds-to-collapsed-canada-u-s-trade-talks/) _2026-08-22 · none · North Delta Reporter_ Eby says U.S. alcohol not going back on B.C. Liquor Store shelves ## [One person’s trash is another’s treasure at City of Nanaimo Car Trunk Sale](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/08/22/one-persons-trash-is-anothers-treasure-at-city-of-nanaimo-car-trunk-sale/) _2026-08-22 · Karl Yu · Nanaimo News Bulletin_ Used items on sale at Vancouver Island University lower lot until 2 p.m. Aug. 22 ## [UPDATE: Crews expect ‘erratic, gusty winds,’ as Summerland wildfire continues to grow](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/bald-range-wildfire-sits-at-24622-hectares-west-of-summerland/) _2026-08-22 · none · North Delta Reporter_ The blaze is 25,000 hectares in size ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kREuIVcKnBfe) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Victoria police chief recognized nationally for leadership](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/victoria-police-chief-recognized-nationally-for-leadership/) _2026-08-22 · Nishadini Fonseka · North Delta Reporter_ Police chief Fiona Wilson was also named one of B.C.’s Women of the Year in May ## [LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cyclists have the same responsibilities as drivers](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/08/22/letter-to-the-editor-cyclists-have-the-same-responsibilities-as-drivers/) _2026-08-22 · none · Nanaimo News Bulletin_ Letter writer argues that all drivers should be considerate ## [Thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan, Shuswap, South Thompson](https://revelstokereview.com/2026/08/22/thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-okanagan-shuswap-south-thompson/) _2026-08-22 · Brendan Shykora · Revelstoke Review_ Conditions favourable for development of severe thunderstorms: Environment Canada ## [More evacuation orders, alerts issued in response to Pear Lake fire near Clinton](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/more-evacuation-orders-alerts-issued-in-response-to-pear-lake-fire-near-clinton/) _2026-08-22 · none · North Delta Reporter_ Fire moving towards Hwy. 99 west of Cache Creek; highway remains open with no stopping ## [Trade deal at any cost is not a good deal: Surrey mayor & board of trade reacts](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/trade-deal-at-any-cost-is-not-a-good-deal-surrey-white-rock-board-of-trade-reacts/) _2026-08-22 · Anna Burns · North Delta Reporter_ Trade talks between Canada and the United States broke down late Friday night (Aug. 21). ## [Letter: Arts make our community beautiful](https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/letter-arts-make-our-community-beautiful) _2026-08-22 · Greg and Julie Nelson · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ Support for the arts is far more than an investment in performances or exhibitions. ## [Pulling Together canoe journey marks 25 years of reconciliation with stops in Surrey, Delta](https://northdeltareporter.com/2026/08/22/pulling-together-canoe-journey-marks-25-years-of-reconciliation-with-stops-in-surrey-delta/) _2026-08-22 · Tom Zillich · North Delta Reporter_ The river trip for 200 paddlers began Aug. 15 in Agassiz area ## [UPDATE: French Bar Creek wildfire grows to almost 60K hectares as evacuation orders expand](https://pqbnews.com/2026/08/22/evacuation-order-expanded-for-french-bar-creek-fire-west-of-clinton/) _2026-08-22 · none · Parksville Qualicum News_ Gusting winds on Saturday are expected to increase fire behaviour ## [Public Notice – Permissive Tax Exemptions](https://pqbnews.com/2026/08/22/public-notice-permissive-tax-exemptions/) _2026-08-22 · none · Parksville Qualicum News_ Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town of Qualicum Beach intends to exempt, by adopting bylaws prior to October 31, 2026, the following properties from municipal property taxes for the 2027 taxation year. The tax figures below are for the estimated amount of the Town’s general municipal tax related to the exemption. ## [Woman dies in northwest North Dakota crash](https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/north-dakota/woman-dies-in-northwest-north-dakota-crash) _2026-08-22 · Staff reports · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ The woman, from Trenton, North Dakota, was a passenger in a 2016 Ford Mustang that crashed around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, northwest of Alexander, according to the Highway Patrol. ## [LETTER: Surrey doesn’t need a ‘Little Malibu’](https://peacearchnews.com/2026/08/22/letter-surrey-doesnt-need-a-little-malibu/) _2026-08-22 · none · Peace Arch News_ Ocean Park and Crescent Beach shouldn't be exempt from housing density ## [Many types of lindens are sold locally and adapted to our climate](https://www.grandforksherald.com/lifestyle/many-types-of-lindens-are-sold-locally-and-adapted-to-our-climate) _2026-08-22 · Don Kinzler · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ In Fielding Questions, readers asked about fall grass seeding and fall fertilizing. ## [A Minnesota wildlife museum that's been closed for decades donates its taxidermy pieces to four universities](https://www.echopress.com/sports/northland-outdoors/a-minnesota-wildlife-museum-thats-been-closed-for-decades-donates-its-taxidermy-pieces-to-four-universities) _2026-08-22 · Andrew Weeks · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ More than 300 specimens from the Bagley Wildlife Museum get a second lease on life. ## [Greg Nikitenko wins at RCS for first NOSA sprint feature win since 2008](https://www.grandforksherald.com/greg-nikitenko-wins-at-rcs-for-first-nosa-sprint-feature-win-since-2008) _2026-08-22 · Wayne Nelson · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ Minot driver takes checkered flag on final leg of Wayne Anderson Cup ## [Letter: What's possible with existing capabilities?](https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/letter-whats-possible-with-existing-capabilities) _2026-08-22 · Joe Cozart · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ Sometimes the greatest distance between an idea and an outcome exists in the space between the people perfectly capable of making it happen. ## [A closer look at Harvey Carignan](https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/the-vault/a-closer-look-at-harvey-carignan) _2026-08-22 · Staff reports · Grand Forks Herald | News, weather & sports from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks_ Full series in today's e-edition, and the first episode of The Vault's podcast about North Dakota-born serial killer is released. ## [ONC joins the hunt for cosmic particles in the ocean](https://pqbnews.com/2026/08/22/onc-joins-the-hunt-for-cosmic-particles-in-the-ocean/) _2026-08-22 · Nishadini Fonseka · Parksville Qualicum News_ ONC becomes part of P-ONE project, to install a new deep-sea telescope to detect neutrinos