Grand Forks
Serious collisions shut down Highway 3 in Grand Forks, B.C., Wednesday
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Motorists who witnessed the accidents or have dash cam video are asked to contact Grand Forks RCMP. Continue reading
$10K of musical instruments stolen in Grand Forks break-in: Police
A guitar, two banjos and a mandolin were stolen during the break-in on Nov. 26. Continue reading
Government non-committal about boosting flood buyout packages in Grand Forks despite desperate appeal
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Frustrated and emotionally taxed property owners took to the streets on Friday to protest the post-flood values they expect to receive for their homes. Continue reading
Man in custody, drugs, cash, weapons seized after Grand Forks search warrant executed
Police say they seized a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl. Continue reading
Woman swims to shore after car plunges into Kettle River: Grand Forks RCMP
Police say they are investigating the weekend crash, adding they suspect alcohol played a role in the incident. Continue reading
Grand Forks residents rally, say they remain in limbo over post-flood buyout plan
Residents carried signs focused on getting fair market value for devasted homes and houses that will be reclaimed by the city because they are on a flood plain. Continue reading
Grand Forks flood victims protest post-flood values in home buyout program
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
In June, nearly $50 million was announced by the federal, provincial and municipal governments for flood mitigation projects and recovery efforts, including purchasing homes in flood-prone areas. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Illicit drug deaths: Latest stats show small B.C. communities also impacted by opioid crisis
Princeton, Grand Forks, Hope are hit just as hard, population-wise, as bigger centres throughout the province. Continue reading
Grand Forks couple ‘jolted’ by loose storm drain grate while driving in Kelowna
Couple says loose grate in McDonald’s parking lot damaged their truck. Continue reading