Category Archives: News

Skeena Salmon Art Festival Society plans for a busy summer
The Skeena Salmon Arts Festival Society has a busy summer ahead of them with multiple projects being planned. Three murals have been planned for installation, with locations including the Happy Gang C...
Morgyn Budden Jun 30, 2022 Picture from Skeena Salmon Arts Society Facebook Page

Kitimat Residents May Notice Discoloured Water Through July as District Extends Water Flushing Program
Kitimat residents may notice discolouration in their water for a bit longer, with the District extending their water flushing program. Initially expected to wrap-up this month, the District has now ex...
Jeff Blagden Jun 30, 2022

Prince Rupert and Port Edward Residents Need Not Worry Over Lingering Rotten Egg Scent Today
Prince Rupert and Port Edward residents may notice a bit of a fowl stench in the air, but there is no need for concern. Due to extra odour in Pacific Northern Gas's fuel lines today, residents may pic...
Jeff Blagden Jun 30, 2022

Terrace Councillor Hopes Business Plan Will Help Bring Detox and Drug Treatment Facility to the Northwest
Members of the Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice are hoping to bring a detox and drug treatment facility to the region. They are hoping to gain the support of the Regional District of Kiti...
Jeff Blagden Jun 30, 2022

94th Annual Williams Lake Stampede to Get Goin Today After Two Years of Covid Cancellations
After two years of pandemic induced cancellations, Covid will not be stamping out the 94th Annual Williams Lake Stampede this time. Today marks the start of four days of festivities, with the first ro...
Jeff Blagden Jun 30, 2022

Flood Related Advisories and Alerts Remain in Place in Northern Interior, Northwest Flood Risks Low
Flood risks remain low for most of the Northwest, but heavy rain has caused rivers in the Interior to fill, prompting some advisories. Flood Watches are currently in place covering the Nechako River, ...
Jeff Blagden Jun 30, 2022

Contracted Camp Workers for LNG Canada Send Petition to Match Recent Wage Increase for Construction Workers
Camp workers at LNG Canada's Kitimat site are petitioning the company to match a recent wage increase given to construction workers. Earlier this month, the company announced a 12 percent raise for bu...
Jeff Blagden Jun 29, 2022

City of Terrace and Union Representing City Staff Reach New Collective Agreement
A new Collective Agreement has been reached between the City of Terrace and the union which represents its staff. Signed by CUPE Local 2012, the agreement replaces one which expired in December of las...
Jeff Blagden Jun 29, 2022

Tŝilhqot'in National Government Issues Support for Suspended AFN National Chief Roseanne Archibald
Another Indigenous government has issued a statement in support of suspended Assembly of First Nations National Chief Roseanne Archibald. Archibald was suspended earlier this month amid an investigati...
Jeff Blagden Jun 29, 2022

Prince Rupert and Port Edward Come to Agreement to Solve Four Decades of Disputes
Two communities along the Northcoast are looking to bury the hatchet, after being at odds since the 80s. As part of his 'State of the City' address last night, Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain announced ...
Jeff Blagden Jun 29, 2022