The Decibel On the ground in Tumbler Ridge, after the mass shooting
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Feb 12, 2026 On-the-ground reporting from a small town reeling after a mass shooting. Firsthand accounts of lockdowns, frantic searches for loved ones, and community vigils. Details on police actions, identified weapons, and ongoing investigation. Reflections on the town’s close-knit character and how neighbors are coming together in grief.
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Parent's Panic And Relief
- Dennis Campbell described waking up and learning his children were in the school during the shooting and rushing to the scene in panic.
- He felt immense relief when his children Quinn and Seth were found safe, calling it the biggest relief of his life.
Eerie Quiet After Tragedy
- Alana Smith described Tumbler Ridge as eerily quiet the morning after, with lowered flags and police presence at the school.
- The subdued public life signalled a community collectively processing shock and grief.
Small Memorials And Public Grief
- Matthew Scase observed a small memorial of flowers and toys outside the school and people crying quietly in the library.
- He described a palpable feeling of grief with shoppers and neighbours hugging and consoling each other.