Province step up to help flood victims — will match donations up to $20 million
To help people impacted by the recent devastating flooding, the B.C. government is encouraging British Columbians to donate to the Canadian Red Cross and will match contributions up to a total of $20 million, Premier John Horgan has announced. “British Columbians will always be there for each other in times of crisis,” Premier...
Boundary flood recovery fundraising underway
Many individuals and groups are offering their support to residents affected by floods in the Boundary region. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the 2018 flood recovery effort in the Boundary region can contribute in the following ways: Grand Forks Credit Union (GFCU) - Grand Forks & Boundary Flood, a GoFundMe campaign...
Public asked to stay vigilant over the long weekend; Evacuation alerts remain in effect
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is advising residents and visitors to stay vigilant for potential flooding over the long weekend. Weather forecasts for the Salmo area are somewhat favourable, and snow-melt has slowed slightly, but conditions in other areas, such as Slocan...
CORRECTED: Grand Forks shooting bovine-related
CORRECTION: The gun was not registered, but rather had a Possession & Acquisition License (PAL). Grand Forks residents reported – and were alarmed by – a massive police response in town last night. According to Director in Charge of BC RCMP Communications Dawn Roberts, the initial call was a firearm complaint, reporting...
Trail/Castlegar CRU cops jail alleged drug dealer
A Trail man is heading to court this afternoon after police arrested him and executed a search warrant on his house, according to RCMP Cpl. Devon Reid. “On May 17, at approximately 12 p.m., the Trail and Castlegar joint Crime Reduction Unit arrested a 46-year-old male from Trail for trafficking of controlled substances....
Trail businesses teaming up to help Grand Forks be built Ford tough
Help Grand Forks today! Grand Forks is tired and needs help. They are filling sandbags at a rate of 15,000/day. They need help to fill 35,000 bags/day to avert further disaster. More than 3,000 residents are out of homes, 200 homes destroyed. Bring your tent and trailer to Grand Forks to stay over; volunteers bring shovels,...
Boundary region prepares for second river peak
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre said approximately 3,000 people remain on evacuation order — as many as 1600 in the immediate Grand Forks area — due to flooding in the Boundary region. This comes as residents brace for the second wave of flooding as rivers in the Boundary continue to ...
Evacuation alerts issued for Slocan Valley
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued evacuation alerts for residents and visitors in areas of the Slocan Valley due to the potential flooding. The alerts affect Indian Point Road and Slocan Valley Road West. Local firefighters will hand-deliver the alert to affected households. The affected areas are ...
IHA: Drinking water precautions during and after flooding
Interior Health is advising residents that drinking water can be impacted during and after floods. If you are unsure of the safety of your water or uncertain about how it is impacted, then you should use an alternate source that is not affected by floods, such as bottled water. Individuals with compromised immune systems and...
Feds announce Canadian Armed Forces to help with flood relief in BC
The Boundary region of BC should be getting some relief from the Canadian Armed Forced following a statement Thursday from Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Goodale made the statement in response to the flooding in British Columbia. “I have spoken with Minister Mike Farnworth,...
