Grand Forks BC

• Evacuation orders for Grand Forks, B.C. downgraded to evacuation alerts

  The evacuation orders were for 10 properties in the Johnson’s Flats Area, plus 10 addresses on four other roads.

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
  
• Water levels, flood concerns rising in Grand Forks, B.C.

  On Saturday, the regional district upgraded two evacuation alerts to evacuation orders, affecting 40 homes.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
  
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• Fatal Grand Forks, B.C. weekend shooting under investigation by RCMP

  Police were called to a rural residence in Grand Forks following a report of a man being shot early Sunday.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2023
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• Interior Health launches financial incentives for health care staff in Grand Forks, B.C.

  ‘Grand Forks faces unique challenges to staffing which require community-based solutions and thinking outside the box.’

  Health

  Nov 23, 2022
• Dozen kittens born on weekend, more expected, says B.C. feline rescue society

  Boundary Helping Hands Feline Rescue Society in Grand Forks says a dozen kittens will be available for adoption in eight or nine weeks after two pregnant cats gave birth.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2022
• Lethbridge man arrested, facing charges after stolen Jeep tracked: Grand Forks RCMP

  ‘At one point during the standoff, the man tried to drive through the two police cars that were blocking his exit but was unsuccessful.’

  Crime

  Mar 2, 2022
• Partnership announced between Grand Forks, Osoyoos Indian Band in flood mitigation program

  ‘This partnership between the Osoyoos Indian Band and the City of Grand Forks is a great example of an environmental, social, and economic win.’

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
• Grand Forks driver clocked tripling speed limit in residential zone: RCMP

  Police say the speeding vehicle fled the scene and was found abandoned a short distance away. A 27-year-old man was arrested the next day.

  Crime

  May 1, 2021
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• Grand Forks announces new campaign, buyout option, for flood victims

  Mayor says city heard property owners “loud and clear” when told that home buyouts would be based on post-flood values, not pre-flood.

  Money

  Oct 31, 2019