Hinton News

Hinton RCMP has received reports of possible trafficking of foreign workers in the area.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Hinton offered a sneak peek of its new affordable housing, which consists of 10 modular units, during an open house on Sept. 20.

Hinton RCMP received a report on Sept. 21 that a GMC Sierra Crew Cab had been stolen at approximately 4:30 a.m. from the parking lot of 595 Gregg Ave, Hinton, Twin Pine Hotel. The vehicle is a 2023 GMC Sierra Crew Cab with B.C. license plate VF3369.

Hinton RCMP has been receiving an increased number of complaints regarding asphalt-paving company scams in the area. The public have been reporting that out-of-town companies, claiming to be pavers, are offering their services at an inexpensive rate.

At 9:49 a.m., Grande Cache RCMP, along with Hinton RCMP, EMS, and Grande Cache Fire Department, responded to a report of a helicopter crash. RCMP arrived and secured the scene.

On Aug. 5, 2023, Hinton RCMP’s Crime Reduction member conducted a traffic stop in a rural area near Hinton. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested after drug paraphernalia was located, along with a bag containing what appeared to be drug residue.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter West Fraser announced last week that it is selling the Hinton Pulp Mill to the Mondi Group, a Europe-based global leader in sustainable packaging and paper products.

On July 10, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., Hinton RCMP received a call from a complainant that witnessed her vehicle being stolen out of her driveway in Hinton. Members responded immediately and were able to track the vehicle using GPS.

On July 16, 2023, Hinton RCMP received a report that a 1999 F-350 and two dirt bikes had been stolen from the back-parking lot of the Hinton Lodge located at 752 Carmichael Ln, Hinton. The theft occurred July 16, 2023, at 2:13 A.M.

On July 6, 2023, at 1:25 a.m., the Hinton RCMP Crime Reduction Unit was making routine patrols in the Town of Hinton when a red Ford Super Duty truck was seen fueling up at a gas station.