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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
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Recent Work by Karen

Ties that bind: B.C. marriage commissioner reflects on decade of nuptials

Ties that bind: B.C. marriage commissioner reflects on decade of nuptials

Brenda Augé stepping back after overseeing more than 100 ceremonies at Christina Lake
Grand Forks Interfor mill shut down 'Indefinitely,' not a permanent closure

Grand Forks Interfor mill shut down 'Indefinitely,' not a permanent closure

Mayor of Grand Forks addresses sudden closure during Oct. 6 City Council meeting
Tests confirm EHD cause of deer deaths in Grand Forks

Tests confirm EHD cause of deer deaths in Grand Forks

Nearly 100 deer have been found dead around the city since mid-September.
Fight me! Swordfighters duel at Grand Forks' Fork Fight, 2025

Fight me! Swordfighters duel at Grand Forks' Fork Fight, 2025

Historical fencers from across Western Canada, Washington State, cross swords for medals, prizes and camraderie.
2 walks with 2 purposes make a stop in Grand Forks

2 walks with 2 purposes make a stop in Grand Forks

A "bucket list" hike on the Trans Canada Trail and an awareness walk across the country meet to tell their stories.
2 walks with 2 purposes make a stop in Grand Forks

2 walks with 2 purposes make a stop in Grand Forks

A "bucket list" hike on the Trans Canada Trail and an awareness walk across the country meet to tell their stories.
Parent arrested after alleged altercation with Grand Forks principal

Parent arrested after alleged altercation with Grand Forks principal

Parent arrested after school after alleged altercation with principal
B.C. theatre pushes back against 'Wicked' hate mail over Hollywood blockbuster

B.C. theatre pushes back against 'Wicked' hate mail over Hollywood blockbuster

Not everyone happy with popular movie musical playing at the Gem Theatre in Grand Forks
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
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