Kathleen Saylors

Image of a flooded home taken by air. (RDKB)

Riverside warnings issues for Grand Forks properties

The RDKB has not issued orders to leave, but owners should be aware.

Image of a flooded home taken by air. (RDKB)
Residents went back into neighbourhoods on Friday to retrieve belongings after a dike burst in Ruckle. It has been one of the hardest hit neighbourhoods, and much of the area is still filled with water. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

‘Catastrophic’ flooding will echo for years

Last week's flooding broke records - and there is more on the way

Residents went back into neighbourhoods on Friday to retrieve belongings after a dike burst in Ruckle. It has been one of the hardest hit neighbourhoods, and much of the area is still filled with water. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
Wildfire crews set up tiger dams in the downtown on Wednesday. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

Businesses grapple with flooding impacts

Some advice for businesses from the local Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association.

Wildfire crews set up tiger dams in the downtown on Wednesday. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
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Column: Bearing witness to this flood

Reporter Kate Saylors reflects on what it was like to cover those first few days of the flood.

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Man arrested after theft, knife-point robbery

Man arrested after theft, knife-point robbery

The RCMP have a man in custody

Man arrested after theft, knife-point robbery
Minister Mike Farnworth in Grand Forks last week with regional fire chief Dan Derby. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

Local government requests military assistance in flooding relief

The political request came Tuesday night.

Minister Mike Farnworth in Grand Forks last week with regional fire chief Dan Derby. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
Flooding, May 10-12, 2018. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

Need to know: How to help, where to donate, and what to do now

Many peoperties are still on order as of Monday morning.

Flooding, May 10-12, 2018. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
A member of Grand Forks Fire/Rescue places tape around the perimeter of the building on Second Street on Sunday. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

Firefighters evacuate resident from feared building collapse

Heriot said the owners noticed the floors heaving.

A member of Grand Forks Fire/Rescue places tape around the perimeter of the building on Second Street on Sunday. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
Mike Farnworth meets members of the Grand Forks Fire/Rescue team on Sunday, May 13 in a visit to Grand Forks. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

VIDEO: Public safety minister visits Boundary flooding

Farnworth took a helicopter tour of the area Sunday.

Mike Farnworth meets members of the Grand Forks Fire/Rescue team on Sunday, May 13 in a visit to Grand Forks. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
A screenshot of the statement posted to the Community Futures Boundary Facebook page on Friday. (Screenshot)

Fake GoFundMe account started for Grand Forks ‘flood victims’

Community Futures Boundary is advising they did not sponsor the campaign.

A screenshot of the statement posted to the Community Futures Boundary Facebook page on Friday. (Screenshot)
Riverside Drive on Thursday morning. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

Hundreds evacuated as flood waters continue to rise

The RDKB issued more evacuation orders Thursday morning.

Riverside Drive on Thursday morning. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
Multiple RCMP officers were on scene in the block of Donaldson Drive off Central Avenue around 5 p.m. on Thursday. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)

UPDATED: Man in critical condition after police-involved shooting in Grand Forks

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has deployed investigators

Multiple RCMP officers were on scene in the block of Donaldson Drive off Central Avenue around 5 p.m. on Thursday. (Kathleen Saylors/Grand Forks Gazette)
Evacuation alerts for 779 Boundary-area properties, orders for 33: RDKB

Evacuation alerts for 779 Boundary-area properties, orders for 33: RDKB

Virtually all residents in many Boundary floodplains are asked to be ready.

Evacuation alerts for 779 Boundary-area properties, orders for 33: RDKB

RDKB issues evacuation alerts

The Boundary is preparing for more flooding later this week.

UPDATED: Crews on scene emptying overturned fuel tanker

UPDATED: Crews on scene emptying overturned fuel tanker

Fire crews and traffic control are currently at the scene

UPDATED: Crews on scene emptying overturned fuel tanker
Storm watch issued for Boundary

Storm watch issued for Boundary

Up to 25 centimetres of snow is expected tomorrow.

Storm watch issued for Boundary
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Habitat begins work on new homes

The local arm of Habitat for Humanity is officially working on three new homes.

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Habitat for Humanity volunteers worked on pouring the cement footings at the new Habitat for Humanity Southeast B.C. build on 72nd Ave. Volunteers converged on the site of what will be a duplex, while the building of a single family home is to begin next door in a few weeks time. All three residences will be energy-efficient, three-bedroom homes and are projected to be complete by the end of the year. Anyone interested in applying to be a partner family can stop by the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at its new 7281 Fifth Street location for an information package. (Della Mallette/Grand Forks Gazette)

Habitat begins work on new homes

The new Habitat build on 72nd is well underway.

Habitat for Humanity volunteers worked on pouring the cement footings at the new Habitat for Humanity Southeast B.C. build on 72nd Ave. Volunteers converged on the site of what will be a duplex, while the building of a single family home is to begin next door in a few weeks time. All three residences will be energy-efficient, three-bedroom homes and are projected to be complete by the end of the year. Anyone interested in applying to be a partner family can stop by the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at its new 7281 Fifth Street location for an information package. (Della Mallette/Grand Forks Gazette)
Owen Rooney, pictured with mother Sharron Rooney. (Facebook)

Remains of missing Australian found in Grand Forks

The Coroners Service has confirmed the remains found last month are those of Owen Rooney.

Owen Rooney, pictured with mother Sharron Rooney. (Facebook)
The Southeast Fire Centre. (Courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service)

Ban on campfires now in effect for Southeast Fire Centre

Beginning at noon today, campfires are prohibited due to wildfire risk.

The Southeast Fire Centre. (Courtesy B.C. Wildfire Service)