The Current How Tumbler Ridge is supporting each other
Feb 16, 2026
Bob Zimmer, MP visiting Tumbler Ridge to discuss practical supports and policy responses. Natasha Mudry, Dawson Creek organizer mobilizing vigils and moms’ solidarity. Tracy Krauss, local pastor providing frontline pastoral care and coordinating community aid. They discuss grief, communal gatherings, mental-health access, immediate practical needs, and sustaining long-term support for the town.
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Remembering The Children Lost
- Parents described Kylie Smith and Takaria Lampert as joyful, caring children who loved helping others.
- Six children aged 11–13 were killed, including Abel Mwansa who tried to save others and was shot.
Pastors Sitting With Grief
- Reverend Gerald and Tracy Krauss described sitting with grieving families, listening, hugging, and crying alongside them.
- They said they sometimes must compartmentalize personal grief to provide pastoral care for the wider community.
Stay Committed After The First Wave
- Tracy Krauss urged communities to commit to long-term support and return after the initial surge of help subsides.
- She advised that ongoing visits, care packages, and sustained presence will matter more than one-time gestures.