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Boundary residents stand strong through wildfire evacuation

Boundary residents stand strong through wildfire evacuation

The wildfire west of Rock Creek is still 0 per cent contained and is an estimated 2,500 hectares.

Ladder-a-thon and Firebells and Fanfare parade cancelled

The Firefighters Ladder-a-Thon fundraiser event has been cancelled as has the Firebells and Fanfare Parade on Saturday due to the fire.
Rock Creek wildfire up to 2,500 hectares

Rock Creek wildfire up to 2,500 hectares

Both Highway 3 and 33 are closed to traffic both ways.
BC Amateur Photographer contest a huge success

BC Amateur Photographer contest a huge success

Seventy finalists competed at this year's Abbotsford International Airshow for a shot at the title of Amateur Photographer of the year
Local government auditor problems confirmed

Local government auditor problems confirmed

Survey of municipalities being audited by Premier Christy Clark's new office show it was unprepared for the task

Motorcyclist dies after collision

A motorcyclist from Kimberley died near Grand Forks after hitting a cow on the highway.
Update - Wildfire near Rock Creek closes both Highway 3 and 33

Update - Wildfire near Rock Creek closes both Highway 3 and 33

There is an 800 hectare wildfire burning west of Rock Creek. Several areas have been evacuated.
Federal election campaign begins

Federal election campaign begins

Sunday, Aug. 2 marked the beginning of the 2015 federal election campaign, 11 weeks ahead of the scheduled election date of Oct. 19.
Drought takes toll on B.C. rivers, land

Drought takes toll on B.C. rivers, land

Fraser River continues to warm, and stage four drought restrictions have been extended to the Okanagan
Councillor resigns amidst impaired charges

Councillor resigns amidst impaired charges

Michael Wirischagin has resigned from Grand Forks City Council amidst charges for impaired driving.