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Karen McKinley

Karen McKinley

Karen McKinley is the reporter and editor for the Grand Forks Gazette, arriving on May 1,2023. Coming from Sudbury, Ontario, she brings 20 years of journalism experience to the community from across Canada, covering everything from sports, arts, technology, business, local politics and crime and court, as well as writing, editing graphic design and photography. She is happy to be making her latest stop in the Boundary Region and is always looking for news from the communities she serves.

Phone
250-442-2191
Email
editor@grandforksgazette.ca

Recent Work by Karen

Rain helps to battle 400 hectare blaze near Grand Forks, Hwy 3 closed

Rain helps to battle 400 hectare blaze near Grand Forks, Hwy 3 closed

High winds have whipped up a fast-growing fire that started south of the Canada-U.S. border near Grand Forks and quickly moved northwest into the city with evacuation orders in place for several neighbourhoods as it poses a threat to human life.
BREAKING: Fire claims several buildings in Greenwood

BREAKING: Fire claims several buildings in Greenwood

Blaze claims historic church, school and home
Interfor cutting back lumber production in B.C. and elsewhere

Interfor cutting back lumber production in B.C. and elsewhere

Company announces reduction of 175 million board feet in response to weak market conditions
Kootenay fire chief turns himself in over civil suit-related arrest warrant

Kootenay fire chief turns himself in over civil suit-related arrest warrant

Couple claims fire chief and Kokanee Peaks Interior Inc. did not finish paid-for project
Man shot by police in multi-hour standoff in Grand Forks

Man shot by police in multi-hour standoff in Grand Forks

Emergency Response Unit called in from Kelowna
Allegedly intoxicated man in canoe hides from RCMP under dock in Christina Lake

Allegedly intoxicated man in canoe hides from RCMP under dock in Christina Lake

RCMP were busy in the Boundary Creek area over the Canada Day long weekend
Grand Forks flooding recedes, another crest expected by end of week

Grand Forks flooding recedes, another crest expected by end of week

Flood mitigation holding, city remains vigilant even as emergency order lifted
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