Category Archives: News
Lifeguard Shortage To Impose Changes at Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre
Residents of Kitimat who enjoy a late swim at the pool may need to adjust their plans, for the time being. Due to a shortage of lifeguards, visitors to the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre may see restricte...
Oct 01, 2021
Radley Park in Kitimat Closing for Season
Expected rainfall is forcing the District of Kitimat to close down the Radley Park Campgrounds for the remainder of the season. Those currently parked at the Park are asked to relocate their trailers ...
Oct 01, 2021
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Wanted Man
Fort St John RCMP are requesting public assistance in locating a wanted man. 52 year-old Steven McPhee has a number of warrants issued for him, including: Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference, Invitati...
Oct 01, 2021
Agile Bear Attempts Break-in in Kitimat
RCMP in Kitimat were alerted to an attempted break and enter from Wednesday... by a particularly agile bear. A black bear was reportedly attempting to climb in to a residence through an exhaust vent, ...
Oct 01, 2021 Big brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the forest
Massive Rainfall Closes Oldfield Creek Hatchery, Damages Trails
Torrential downpours last week have forced the closure of the Oldfield Creek Hatchery, as well as damage to surrounding trails. Storms from last week have prompted the emergency release of more than 8...
Oct 01, 2021
Kitimat RCMP Squash Party Under Covid Restrictions
A party which had spilled on to the street in Kitimat early Tuesday was shut down by RCMP officers. It was nearly 3:00 in the morning when police received reports of the disturbance from neighbours, i...
Oct 01, 2021
AFN Comments on Federal Court's Denial of Judicial Challenge
Earlier in the week, Canada's Federal Court squashed Ottawa's attempt at avoiding compensation payments to Indigenous children. Today, Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald calle...
Oct 01, 2021
City of Quesnel Launches Long Awaited Community Engagement Platform
A long awaited community engagement tool has been launched in Quesnel. According to Mayor Bob Simpson, the goal of the platform is to provide a respectful place for residents to interact with each oth...
Oct 01, 2021
New Covid Restrictions Announced for Schools
With Covid cases in school aged kids on the rise over the past two weeks, many schools have fallen under regional mask restrictions. A Provincial Health Order had made wearing a mask mandatory for tho...
Oct 01, 2021
New Partnership Aims to Bring Opportunities to Indigenous Businesses
Indigenous business owners across Canada looking to get more involved in the corporate world will soon have more support. A new partnership seeks to lay the groundwork for Indigenous business owners l...
Oct 01, 2021