Category Archives: News
Snowfall warning issued for North Coast
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for inland sections of the North Coast. Forecasters expect 15 to 20 cm of snow Friday night and into Saturday morning as a Pacific frontal system moves...
CFNRNews Mar 09, 2018
Smithers RCMP arrest one person after threats toward students and teachers
Smithers RCMP didn’t take any chances after they were alerted to threats of violence on social media post shortly before midnight Thursday. Investigators say the implied threats were directed at...
CFNRNews Mar 09, 2018
RCMP respond to home invasion in Alaska Highway community
RCMP are investigating a home invasion in a remote northern community along the Alaska Highway The Northern Rockies RCMP was called out to a Toad River home Thursday afternoon after a resident reporte...
CFNRNews Mar 09, 2018
Northern BC communities receive federal gas tax money
A number of northern BC municipalities will benefit from the latest round of federal gas tax funding announced Friday The Village of Granisle will get over $ 5 million for construction of a water trea...
CFNRNews Mar 09, 2018
Williams Creek Bridge to open Friday afternoon
Some good news for residents in Thornhill and Jackpine Flats. Nechako Northcoast Construction says the majority of repairs to Williams Creek Bridge have been completed and the structure will be open t...
CFNRNews Mar 09, 2018
Skidegate breaks ground for new wellness centre
Elders, community members, and partners were present for the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of Skidegate’s new wellness centre . The 9,400 square foot health centre will be home to the Haid...
CFNRNews Mar 08, 2018
Search warrant for illegal meat could result in more serious charges
A Vanderhoof resident could be facing criminal charges after police and Conservation Officers searched a home Tuesday. RCMP assisted Conservation Officers as they conducted a search warrant related to...
CFNRNews Mar 08, 2018
Northern BC gets Indigenous Tourism Specialist
Northern BC is getting its very own Regional Indigenous Tourism Specialist. The new position is a partnership between the Northern British Columbia Tourism Association (NBCTA) and Indigenous Tourism B...
CFNRNews Mar 08, 2018
Fort St John RCMP seize 800 suspected fentanyl tablets
A Fort St John man is facing charges after a drug and weapons seizure. RCMP searched an 87th Avenue home February 24th and turned up five loaded firearms, about 800 suspected fentanyl tablets, and qua...
CFNRNews Mar 08, 2018
Logging truck crash kills driver north of Fort St. James
Fort St. James RCMP are investigating a fatal crash involving a logging truck. RCMP and ambulance crews were called out early Wednesday morning to a location along 100 Forest Service Road north of For...
CFNRNews Mar 07, 2018