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History of Tumbler Ridge, a mining boom town with a wounded heart
An 18-year-old shooter killed nine people, including family and students, marking the worst tragedy in Tumbler Ridge's 45-year history, a town rebounding from economic shifts.
- On Tuesday, an 18-year-old shooter killed her mother and stepbrother, then fatally shot a teacher and five pupils at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeast British Columbia.
- Originally built as a coal-mining town, Tumbler Ridge was created with two mines developed by mining corporations, the B.C. government and Japanese steel makers, later facing upheaval when those mines closed.
- Community members described the scene as `incomprehensible and devastating` as Darryl Krakowka, mayor of the District of Tumbler Ridge, urged residents to `check in on one another and hold your loved ones close.`
- The attack has left the town reeling, as Tumbler Ridge, a community of a couple of thousand people, faces its greatest tragedy in 45 years while local leaders and families begin healing.
- Officials warned recovery will be prolonged and urged sustained support as residents working on recovery and healing confront long-term challenges despite recent efforts to revive mining and community life.
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History of Tumbler Ridge, a mining boom town with a wounded heart
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A Prayer for Tumbler Ridge
As we receive the news of horror and tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC our hearts miss a beat, our thoughts go to the friends and families, we pause to reflect. As we take in the news and details of the tragedy, may we listen for understanding, respond with neighbourly care, and hold the community in […]
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