Category Archives: News
Search for missing snowmobiler near Chetwynd scaled back
RCMP have scaled back the search for a snowmobiler missing south of Chetwynd. Authorities believe the 31-year-old Fort St. John man was buried in an avalanche triggered Sunday, February 2. The search ...
Feb 10, 2020
Busy weekend for Terrace Search and Rescue
Terrace Search and Rescue crews had a packed weekend. Avalanche technicians were helicoptered to the Shames Mountain area Satuday morning after a backcountry skier was reported overdue the night befor...
Feb 10, 2020
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs offering support for the Wet'suwet'en
The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are supporting the Wet'suwet'en in the ongoing dispute over the Coastal GasLink pipeline. In a statement Gitanyow President Malii/Glen Williams said, "We are appalled at...
Feb 10, 2020
Rockslide to blame for Internet slowdowns
If you're wondering why the Internet might be slow, a rockslide would be the cause. Beginning a little more than a week ago Internet slowdowns began to occur for CityWest users. The rockslide occurred...
Feb 10, 2020
Smithers RCMP investigate stabbing death
A 22-year-old man is dead after a weekend stabbing at a rural home near Smithers. RCMP found the man unconscious, suffering serious wounds after they were called out around 12:30 Saturday morning. Des...
Feb 09, 2020
New Coast Mountain College President and CEO appointed
Justin Kohlman has been selected as Coast Mountain College's new President. The Coast Mountain College Board of Governors announced today that Kohlman was selected. Kohlman has been appointed for five...
Feb 07, 2020
WestJet adding new flights to Dawson Creek
WestJet has announced that it will add new non-stop daily service between Dawson Creek and Calgary beginning on April 26, 2020. WestJet Link operations between Calgary and Prince George, B.C., will sh...
Feb 07, 2020
A blockade has been set up in Gitwangak
A blockade has been set up at the injunction by Bridge St. in Gitwangak. Currently all traffic is being stopped, passenger traffic is being allowed to move through but all trucks and semi's are being ...
Feb 07, 2020
Six people arrested during enforcement of injunction
Six people were arrested yesterday after RCMP began enforcement of the injunction order on the Morice West Forest Service Rd. This began shortly after 4 a.m. yesterday when officers set up the exclusi...
Feb 07, 2020
Avalanche control work causing delays west of Terrace
Avalanche control work is set to take place about 50km west of Terrace along Highway 16. This will be taking place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. While work is taking place you can expect up to 40 minute delay...
Feb 07, 2020