RDKB EOC cautiously optimistic but prepared for possible rain
The RDKB Emergency Operation Centre said Wednesday it will maintain evacuation alerts for 127 properties across the Boundary, and evacuation orders for 13 properties in the City of Grand Forks and Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks until at least June 4, when weekend weather forecasts are more certain. Seven properties in...
June 3 BC COVID-19 update: 22 new cases, 2,243 recovered
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 22 new cases, for a total of 2,623 cases in British Columbia. “There are 214 active...
Weekend incident prompts police reminder to avoid leaving valuables in vehicles
On May 29, at 9:19 p.m. the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment received a report that an unknown suspect had smashed the window of a motor vehicle and had allegedly stolen loose change left inside. A specialist, with the RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS) examined the vehicle for forensic evidence. In an effort...
Police officer assaulted and two arrests made during disturbance call
At least two young adults are facing charges after an altercation with police Monday evening, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. "On June 1, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a group of intoxicated young adults that were causing a disturbance...
RDKB rescinds majority of evacuation orders in Grand Forks area
The RDKB Emergency Operation Centre has rescinded evacuation orders for 127 properties in the City of Grand Forks and Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks, these properties remain on evacuation alert. Seven properties in Manly Meadows east of Grand Forks and six properties on Beatrice St. in Johnson Flats will remain on evacuation...
BC COVID-19 update for May 31, June 1
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: May 30 to May 31, and May 31 to midday...
Substance-related calls on the rise, one call leads to 'fowl play'
Alcohol and substance-related calls aare expected to increase over the summer, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "Over the course of the weekend (May 28 to May 31), the Trail and Greater District Detachment were kept busy when responding to numerous calls for service which included: Intoxication by drugs/alcohol;...
Evacuation orders for 171 households in the Grand Forks area
The Regional District of Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued evacuation orders for 140 residences on multiple properties in the Grand Forks area. These latest evacuation orders apply to the following homes: 108 homes on Highway 3, Gilpin Creek Forest Service, Heaven and Nursery/South Nursery roads. 36 homes south ...
RDKB activates Emergency Operations Centre to Level Three
After issuing an evacuation alert for 1137 properties across the Boundary, impacting an estimated 2,300 residents Friday, Saturday, The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) activated the centre operations to Level Three in preparation for heavy rain and possible flooding events anticipated...
Mercer announces 30 days downtime at its Celgar mill
In a press release Friday, Mercer indicated there will be a month of downtime this summer, over an above its annual shutdown. The press release reads as follows: "Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer”) (Nasdaq: MERC) reports that its Celgar mill, in addition to regularly planned maintenance downtime of five days, will be taking...
