August 31 -- Cow Bay Marina Project behind schedule

The completion of the Cow Bay Marina complex behind the Atlin Terminal is going to take a little longer than originally anticipated, as supply problems delay the opening of the project.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 31 -- Bulkley Valley Exhibition over for another year

The 2015 edition of the Bulkley Valley Exhibition came to an end over the weekend in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 31 -- NWCC community college Work Camp Residence

New student housing at the Terrace campus of NWCC will feature a work camp experience for students.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 31 -- Wet'suwet'en Chiefs Response

Leaders of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation provide their background related to the ongoing protest in their territory

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

August 28 -- Hope Air Biking Fundraising

A Prince Rupert Nurse and her cycling partner are charting their course to Prince George to raise funds for the charity Hope Air.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 28 -- Missing Man in New Hazelton

New Hazelton RCMP are looking for the assistance of the public to locate an area missing man.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 28 -- Terrace Home Invasion

Terrace RCMP have made an arrest but still are looking for the assistance on a violent case file on a home invasion in the Sparks  Street area.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 28 -- Residential School Curriculum

Northwest High Schools will learn about the residential school program of the past as part of a new curriculum at area high schools.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 28 -- Bulkley Valley Exhibition update

Day three of the Bulkley Valley Exhibition

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 28 -- Airport safety week in Terrace

Terrace Airport observes Airport Safety Week

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 27 -- BC Ferries discounts and AMHS cutbacks in line for the North Coast

BC Ferries has announced a fall special on Ferry pricing for the North Coast and Haida Gwaii.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 27 -- Unistoten Camp concerns over potential RCMP action

A First Nation group at a camp designed to block pipeline crews from accessing the Unistoten territory are preparing for potential RCMP action related to their blockade.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 27 -- Stewart Ambulance Service challenges

Staffing issues are raising concerns for Ambulance service in the Stewart area.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 27 -- Smithers 4H Club at the Exhibition

The Smithers area 4H Club is ready to show case their work at the Bulkley Valley Exhibition.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 27 -- Terry Fox challenge

With the Annual Terry Fox Run just around the corner, the challenge is on across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 27 -- Bulkley Valley Exhibition Parade

The annual Bulkley Valley Exhibition kicked off with the opening night parade.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 26 -- Lax Kw'alaams First Nation comments on discussions with Pacific Northwest LNG and Lelu Island Occupation update

The Lax Kw'alaams First Nation offers up comments related to a proposed LNG Terminal at Lelu Island, outlining that discussions continue with Pacific Northwest LNG on the development of the location. Government officials added that the current occupation of Lelu Island by Lax Kw'alaams First Nation members is separate from the Band Council efforts.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 26 -- Smithers' Airport Denied Grants

One of the grants that the Smithers airport applied for related to proposed airport expansion has been denied, with the Build Canada Grant denied at this time.

Smithers now turns its attention to a second grant application which could help deliver the funding for the expansion plans.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 26 -- Backyard Chickens in Smithers

The Backyard Chicken debate is back on in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 26 -- Northwest Hotel Boom

Hotel construction is on the upswing in the Northwest and potential LNG development is one of the key factors in the sudden surge of development.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 25 -- Lelu Island Occupation

Some members from the Lax Kw'alaams First Nation are set to put up an occupation camp on Lelu Island.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 25 -- Rainbow Crossing in Terrace gets go ahead

The proposed Rainbow Crosswalk in Terrace has been given a go ahead, at a location at Terrace City Hall. With the crosswalk to be painted in the fall as part of road repaving in the area.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 25 -- Stewart Border Pilot Project

The pilot project in place on the border at the Stewart / Hyder border crossing is now underway, CFTK provided an update on the project.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 24 -- Salmon Smoking on the North Coast

An opportunity to learn how to smoke salmon is underway in Prince Rupert.


From the CFTK TV archives

August 24 -- Boat Explosion Update

An update on last weeks boat explosion at the Prince Rupert Yacht Cub.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 24 -- Mushroom Picker Found

Smithers Search and Rescue members have located a missing Mushroom Picker in the Kispiox Valley.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 24 -- Stewart World Port prepares to open

The Stewart World Port is putting in place the final steps to open for business in September.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 24 -- Bulkley Valley Exhibition final plans in motion

The finishing touches are underway for this years Bulkley Valley Exhibition.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 21 -- Prince Rupert Boat Fire

A fire in the vicinity of the Prince Rupert Yacht Club resulted in injuries to one man and the attendance of the Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Department.

From the CFTK TV Archvies

August 21 -- Coast Guard Outage comments from Conservative Candidate Tyler Nesbitt

Tyler Nesbitt, The Conservative party candidate in the Federal election offered up the Conservative view of the recent outage concerns related to the Prince Rupert Coast Guard station.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 21 -- Riverboat Days Fundraising delivers cheques in Terrace

A pair of Terrace Charities as benefitted from donations raised through the recent Riverboat Days.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 21 -- BC Mining Minister Bennett to Alaska on mining issues

The Province's Mining Minister, Bill Bennett will be heading to Alaska to discuss mining issues with the State of Alaska.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 2 -- Newpro moves forward with wood pellet plant plans

Newpro in Smithers is moving forward with their plans to develop a wood pellet plant in a former particle board facility.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 21 -- Nass Valley Staycation options

CFTK TV looks at the Nass Valley as a Staycation Destination.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 20 -- Westview Pellet Terminal takes steps to address neighbourhood concerns

Westview Pellet Terminal officials outline some of the moves that have taken to address a number of concerns from those living hear the Terminal location.


From the CFTK TV Archives

August 20 -- Waterfront Death in Prince Rupert

An industrial accident at the Wainwright Marine yard has taken the life of a North Coast worker.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 20 -- CHP candidate selects Ottawa over Skeena-Bulkley Valley for election quest

The Christian Heritage Party's Rod Taylor has decided to make his quest for a seat in the House of Commons from an Ottawa base, a change from his past efforts to represent the CHP in Skeena-Bulkley Valley.

From the CFTK TV archives

August 20 -- Northwest Liberal party announces candidate for federal election

Northwest Liberal's have selected Telkwa Councillor Brad Layton to contest the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding in the October 19th federal election.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 20 -- NDP MP Nathan Cullen opens Terrace campaign office

With the Federal election campaign now heading to week number three, incumbent NDP MP Nathan Cullen opens up a campaign office in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 20 -- Kidlala Playground opens in Kitimat

After a number of years of fund raising, Kitimat children can now enjoy their Playground at Kidala School.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 19 -- Prince Rupert Coast Guard power outage becomes political theme

The latest power outage difficulties at the Prince Rupert Coast Guard Communications Station has turned into a talking point for the 2015 Federal election.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 19 -- Terrace Break and Enters

Terrace RCMP are reminding residents of the area to be aware of home security after a Terrace man discovered an intruder in his home and held the suspect for police.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 19 -- Terrace Cancer Girl

A 4 year old Terrace girl suffering with cancer has been receiving donations from across the Northwest to help the family with their situation.

From the CFTK TV archives

August 19 -- Terrace Airport Security Flub

A lack of male attendants at the Terrace Airport left one man missing his flight, making for an inconvenience that highlights some of the limitations of local air security in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 18 -- Prince Rupert Impound Lot Bylaw adopted

A Prince Rupert towing company could soon be relocating to the Yellowhead Centre after Prince Rupert City Council voted to change the zoning bylaw for the area under consideration.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 18 -- Mount Hays Quick Climb event held over weekend

A look back at Sunday's climb of Mount Hays by over 60 participants.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 18 -- Kitimat Community BBQ

An annual community BBQ event that  this year will provide assistance to a project to help Seniors remain in their homes took place through the day in Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 18 -- Kitimat Union letter bans Council members from Labour Day picnic

Some discord in Kitimat related to the lengthy labour dispute of the year past, with Unifor sending a letter to Council barring them from the annual BBQ and picnic in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 17 -- Mount Hays Quick Climb

A look at this weekend's Mount Hays Quick Climb event in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 17 -- Rupert Square Turns 40

A downtown celebration took place on Sunday, highlighting the forty years that the Rupert Square has served Prince Rupert's shoppers.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 17 -- Resource Benefits Alliance meeting in Terrace

The Northwest British Columbia Resource Benefits Alliance met in Terrace on Saturday, taking part in a day long session to move their plans forward to gain more revenue sharing with the Province of British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 17 -- Terrace fire investigators look into two weekend fires

Fire and Police resources were kept busy in Terrace over the weekend as emergency responders were called out to two fire sites in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 14 -- Stop Harper Signs bloom in Prince Rupert

The sudden appearance of a number of "Stop" Harper stickers placed on city Stop signs, is proving to be a costly exercise for the City of Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 14 -- Smithers Celebrity Hockey events

Folks will celebrity watching in Smithers over the weekend as a range of hockey and other celebrities arrive in the city to take part in a charitable event for the Bulkley Valley Hospital in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 14 -- Controversial location for Smithers homeless shelter

A homeless shelther in the downtown area of Smithers is making for a bit of controversy in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 13 -- Port Safety Concerns

With attention focused on a devastating explosion in China, the approach to safety and how to deal with dangerous goods through the port is reviewed, as Port spokesman Michael Gurney outlines what measures the Port of Prince Rupert has in place.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 13 -- Northwest Benefits Summit

A gathering of local, municipal and regional officials from across Northern British Columbia will meet in Terrace on Saturday to discuss issues under review by the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance.

From the CFTK TV archives

August 13 -- Gitxsan Summer Camp

Two summer camps are underway for members of the Gitsxan First Nation. With residents in the Hazleton area able to access instruction in forestry and construction.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 13 -- Yellowstone Grizzly Cubs could head north

A Smithers based Wildlife Shelter is investigating the prospect of bringing two Grizzly Cubs at Yellowstone Park in the US to Northern British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archives

August 12 -- LNG Terminal at Lelu Island Harmful to Salmon says letter to Science magazine

The authors of a letter published in the magazine Science outline their concerns over the proposed development of an LNG terminal at Lelu Island.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 12 -- Northern Health adds doctors to various communities in Northern British Columbia

Northern Health announces the arrival of a number of doctors for various locations in the Northern Health Service area.


From the CFTK TV archives.

August 12 -- Father speaks out on Fentanyl use and dangers

Reg Hampton, a well known Television journalist and former resident of Smithers provides a personal look at the impact that the increased incidences of Fentanyl use can have on a family.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 12 -- Owners of building struck by fire in Smithers speak out

The owners of a building that caught fire in late July provide an update on the situation and what their plans next may be.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 11 -- Stolen Kitsumkalum Fire Truck found

A group of volunteer searchers taking to the back woods near Terrace have discovered the stolen Fire Truck from the community of Kistumkalum, the truck was found some 31 kilometres up the West Kalum Forest Service road.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

August 11 -- Open Burning ban lifted in Northwest BC

Damp and cooler weather has provided the Northwest Fire Centre to remove the ban on open fires across the region.

From the CFTK TV archives.

August 11 -- Warnings over BC Fentanyl use

With deaths increasing owing to the use of the drug Fentanyl, BC medical professionals are issuing warnings to those that use drugs that could have the dangerous ingredient mixed into it.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 10 -- Fairview Port Protests continue

A group of local workers continues on with their protest of the awarding of a recent contract related to work on the Phase Two development of the Fairview Container Terminal.

From the CFTK TV Archives.