Category Archives: News
One dead after crash on Highway 97
On Thursday, Aug. 20, the Williams Lake RCMP responded to a two vehicle crash just south of McLeese Lake on Highway 97. A Honda CR-V crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a ford F350, pul...
Aug 24, 2020
A procession was held to honour Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell
A procession was held today to honour the life and memory of Dr. Joseph Arthur Gosnell. He passed away earlier this week after a battle with cancer at this home in New Aiyansh. The vehicles passed by ...
Aug 21, 2020
Water service interruption to the South Hazelton water system
Residents of South Hazelton can expect some service interruptions on their water systems. Crews will be working through the night to repair a mainline break in South Hazelton affecting water supplies....
Aug 21, 2020
Haisla artist unveils artwork at Cedar Valley Lodge tour
Another milestone has been crossed in the LNG Canada project in Kitimat. Yesterday the artwork was unveiled by Haisla Artist Paul C.E. Windsor. It was unveiled during a tour of the brand new Cedar Val...
Aug 21, 2020
City of Prince Rupert preparing to reopen pool
Preparations are currently underway to reopen the pool in Prince Rupert. The anticipated time of it opening is Monday, Sept. 14. Of course much like everything these days there will be Covid-19 protoc...
Aug 20, 2020
Search warrant leads to arrest and recovery of multiple fire arms
On Aug. 17, Williams Lake RCMP responded to a break and enter of a residence at the 1500 block of 11th Ave. The investigation revealed there was stolen property from the residence including multiple f...
Aug 20, 2020
All Covid-19 cases on Haida Gwaii have recovered
An update has come from Northern Health regarding the Covid-19 outbreak on Haida Gwaii. TO date there have been a total of 26 lab-confirmed cases, as of today all those cases are now considered recove...
Aug 20, 2020
B.C. government announces funding for clean energy projects in the north
The province is extending support for clean energy projects in the north. Two northeast First Nations are receiving $1 million for clean energy projects as part of a funding partnership between the Pr...
Aug 20, 2020
Mackenzie RCMP searching for missing man
Mackenzie RCMP are trying to find a missing man. Mounties say 36-year-old Allan Troy Baker hasn't been seen for several days. Baker is described as an Indigenous man, five-feet-eight inches tall, 150 ...
Aug 20, 2020
Provincial government extends state of emergency
B.C. has once again extended the provincial state of emergency. The extension of the provincial state of emergency comes as B.C. is beginning to see an uptick in Covid-19 cases. Mike Farnworth, Minist...
Aug 19, 2020