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Goosmus fire listed as 100 per cent contained
WEB1 day ago · The Goosmus Fire that threatened Grand Forks and homes around the U.S./Canadian border has been fully contained. A final report posted by the Ferry County Sheriff’s Office from American wildfire services stated the fire, which started Sept. 25 and grew to 1,738 acres (703 hectares), is 100 per cent contained as of Oct. 5.
Grand Forks marks Truth and Reconciliation
WEB13 hours ago · 00:00:52. Grand Forks and Boundary Region residents gathered at the Boundary Museum and Archives on Sept. 30 to mark National Truth and Reconciliation Day with the motivation of building understanding and community top-of-mind for many, as well as learning more about the history of Indigenous peoples in the area and across Canada.
Cleanup underway for fire that shut down Highway 3 near Grand …
WEB3 days ago · 00:01:16. A motor home fire on Highway 3 west of Grand Forks prompted evacuations of nearby homes as the incident morphed into the Crook Lake wildfire. Around 3 p.m. on Saturday, emergency crews and YRB were called to the section of highway near Danshin Village Road, about six kilometres west of Grand Forks after a westbound motor home caught fire.
Opinion - Grand Forks Gazette
WEBCOLUMN: Core funding needed for Indigenous-led salmon reintroduction. Bringing the Salmon Home Initiative includes Secwépemc, Syilx Okanagan and Ktunaxa nations. Aug 17, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >.
Wildfire that prompted Grand Forks evacuation order now under …
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary had issued an evacuation order Wednesday, saying the wildfire was moving north toward the Grand Forks area, and “tactical evacuations” were underway. A few hours later, the district issued another statement saying the threat had diminished, and the order had been replaced with an evacuation alert.
Jasper evacuees find refuge in Grand Forks
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Jasper evacuees find refuge in Grand Forks. Couple from Jasper sheltering in Grand Forks recount flight from fire. Karen McKinley. Aug 8, 2024 11:00 AM. Jenny and John Hatto, with Monty, were evacuated from Jasper after a historic fire ripped through the town, consuming a third of the buildings including their home. Karen McKinley.
UPDATE: State of local emergency issued for cross-border Grand …
WEBSep 26, 2024 · 1 / 4 Goosmus wildfire near Grand Forks, Sept. 25. (BCWS) The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has declared a state of local emergency amid evacuations from the fast-moving Goosmus Wildfire that crossed the border late on Sept. 25. The district issued evacuation orders for 156 properties which are home to …
Grand Forks’ boundary expansion proposal sent to province
WEBApr 24, 2024 · Grand Forks City Council has sent off its proposal for boundary expansion to the provincial government, but the process is far from over. After months of public review, City Council approved the submission at the Monday, April 15 regular council meeting. This is wrapping up the public engagement phase, explained Daniel Drexler, corporate ...
Grand Forks Rockwool strike ends as workers vote yes to new deal
WEBOct 18, 2023 2:00 PM. Unionized workers from CUPE, CIU and BCTF joined striking Rockwool employees and USW Local I-423 in a show of support earlier this month. Unionized employees voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new deal, ending the nearly two-month long strike on Oct. 14. Photo: Karen McKinley. A …