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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

Cleanup underway for fire that shut down Highway 3 near Grand Forks

Cleanup underway for fire that shut down Highway 3 near Grand Forks

Crews cleaning up fire that shut down Highway 3
No injuries or homes lost in Christina Lake wildfire

No injuries or homes lost in Christina Lake wildfire

RDKB rescinds all evacuation alerts and orders
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.
Japanese-Canadian links to Grand Forks subject of international study

Japanese-Canadian links to Grand Forks subject of international study

The history of Japanese Canadians in Grand Forks is drawing the attention of researchers from Japan as they toured the city and region studying family links between the two countries.
Premier announces new Grand Forks ambulance station for 2026

Premier announces new Grand Forks ambulance station for 2026

The new station will have space for 2 more ambulances
Christina Lake Stewardship release salmon into Columbia River

Christina Lake Stewardship release salmon into Columbia River

Environmental society joins hundreds in annual release of fry
Rare aurora borealis lights up night sky over B.C.

Rare aurora borealis lights up night sky over B.C.

Strong solar storm causes spectacular light show
Hide tanning focus of weekend workshop in Westbridge

Hide tanning focus of weekend workshop in Westbridge

Participants learn ancient art of making buckskin
BREAKING: Fire claims several buildings in Greenwood

BREAKING: Fire claims several buildings in Greenwood

Blaze claims historic church, school and home
Grand Forks riders ready for an other BMX racing season

Grand Forks riders ready for an other BMX racing season

Club opens season with repaired track, provincial championships in July
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