May 31 -- Donation aids plans for Terrace Splash Park

Trans Canada pipelines has provided a 50,000 dollar donation towards a Terrace splash park planned by the Terrace Rotary Club.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 31 -- Alexa's Bus Tour

A look at events that took place as part of the arrival of Alexa's Bus in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

May 30 -- Emily Gordon Hair donation

A young resident of Prince Rupert provided some special participation in the weekend Relay for Life, as Emily Gordon not only raised over 750 dollars for the relay, she also sat down and donated locks of her hair for the cause.

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May 30 -- Cancer Relays in Prince Rupert and Terrace

Two weekend Relay for Life events in the Northwest brought out hundreds of participants and supporters, in Prince Rupert a large crowd took to the track at Prince Rupert Middle School.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 30 -- Skeena Valley Fall Fair organizers test out a Spring event

The Heavy Horses were out in force in Thornhill this weekend as Skeena Valley Fall Fair organizers brought the big Heavy Horse demonstration to the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 27 -- Honour House event in Prince Rupert

Local politicians, residents and First Responders learned more about the Honour House program in the Vancouver area, as a mobile information session took place at the Prince Rupert Fire Department.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 27 -- Kitimat House Fire

No injuries were reported as the Kitimat Fire Department tackled a house fire in the city's Nechako neighbourhood.

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 27 -- Moricetown Job Fair

With industrial development on the horizon in the BulkleyValley, Moricetown hosted a Job Fair to give local residents a preview of some of the kids of jobs and training that could be available in the region.


From the CFTK TV archives.

May 26 -- Northern Gateway Pipeline extension bid

Enbridge energy is seeking an extension to its bid to build the Northern Gateway pipeline project, something which is attracting the attention to those that oppose the project.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 26 -- Brett Butt brings comedy show to the Northwest

The popular Canadian comedian Brett Butt has brought his stand up tour to the Northwest, with stops in Prince Rupert, Terrace and Smithers before moving on to Prince George.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 26 -- Nathan Cullen nears decision on NDP Leadership

Skeena-Bulkley Vally MP Nathan Cullen says he's getting closer to making his final decision on whether to seek the leadership of the national NDP Party.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 25 -- BC School Water Testing

The province of British Columbia has issued a reminder to School District's to test the drinking water in the school's across the province.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 25 -- Kitkatla Seaplane Crash landing

Residents of the Kitkatla area responded in numbers to lend assistance to an Inland Air seaplane which suffered a crash landing in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 25 -- Kitimat Hit and Run investigation

The Kitimat detachment of the RCMP continue their investigation into a hit and run incident in the community last week.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 25 -- Honour Tour update

The Northwest leg of the Honour tour continues to travel through the region with a stop in Terrace to share information on what services are available for First Responders at Honour House in New Westminster.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 24 -- AltaGas Deal

AltaGas has announced the signing of a contact with a Japanese energy company to deliver liquefied propane gas from a proposed Ridley Island terminal.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 24 -- Displaced workers assistance

The Provincial Government has announced funding for a displaced workers assistance program designed for workers at Huckelberry Mines in Houston and Canadian Fish in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 24 -- Motocross Races deemed success in Terrace

A hot and dry long weekend made for top conditions for a Motocross tournament in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 20 -- Bear Cubs now at Northern Lights wilderness shelter

Two orphaned bear cubs have been taken to the Smithers based Northern Lights Wilderness shelter.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 20 -- Minerals North Conference in Smthers

The Bulkley Valley played host to the provinces mining community this week with the Minerals North conference in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 20 -- Mall Crashers Jailed

A man who drove his truck through the doors of the Skeena Mall and through the shopping centre has been sentenced following a trial.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 19 -- Fire Rescue Dummy used for Prince Rupert Training

A new training aid is available for the Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Department designed to help firefighters learn proper CPR procedures.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 19 -- Honour House Tour of Northwest

A look at the tour of the Honour House camper which raises awareness for the facility located in New Westminster. The province wide tour provided background to the service provided at the New Westminster Honour House.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 18 -- Cruise Ship Season Opens on the North Coast

The start of the 2016 Cruise season got underway on Wednesday, as the Radiance of the Seas pulled up to the Northland Cruise Terminal.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 18 -- Chamber of Commerce audience hears of growth issues in Austrialia

The Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce played host to Melissa Case who provided the local business audience with a look at what large scale development looked like for a her hometown in Australia.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 18 -- Pinnacle Pellet Plant explosion under investigation by Worksafe BC

An explosion following a fire at the Houston Pinnacle Pellet Plant is now under investigation by the Worksafe BC.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 17 -- Lax Kw'alaams Dispute

A new controversy has emerged over events related to Lelu Island and a group that currently is occupying the proposed site of an LNG Terminal.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 17 -- Telus announces High Speed Internet Plans for Terrace

Users of the internet in Terrace will soon have a new high speed option to consider when it comes to what service they wish to subscribe to, as Telus announces a major initiative for the city.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 17 -- Northwest Regional Heritage Fair results

The North Pacific Cannery Historical Site was the host for the 2016 Northwest Regional Heritage Fair, with students from across the Northwest showcasing their work.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 17 -- Smithers Airport Modernization Plans

The Town of Smithers is launching the bidding process for its plans to modernize the Smithers Airport.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 17 -- Kitimat puts in place limitations for Fireworks use

The District of Kitimat has put in place new regulations related to the use of Fireworks in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 16 -- Prince Rupert Power Outage

Some background on Saturday's power outage on the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 16 -- Prince Rupert Emergency Preparation

In the wake of Saturday's six hour power outage, the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District is reminding residents to make plans to address such emergency situations.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 16 -- Whitebottom Fire Update

Northwest Fire Crews are putting the final touches on the mop up phase of the first significant wildfire of the season, the fire was reported in the Whitebottom road area south of Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 16 -- LNG or bust as development supporters take to the road

A caravan of supporters for development of the LNG industry are setting out on a cross country trip to Ottawa to make their statement on the issue.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 16 -- Terrace Tent protest

Protestors have issued a call for action on the homeless situation in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 16 -- Monaghan and Vickers

Former Mayor Joanne Monaghan presented acclaimed artist Roy Henry Vickers with a special gift, of significant interest and history to both.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 13 -- ReDesign Rupert sessions take place in the city

The community mapping project for ReDesign Rupert got underway on Friday.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 13 -- Junk in the Trunk

The Prince Rupert Civic Centre is the host for a giant public garage sale as part of the Junk in the Trunk event.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 13-- Cullen on Enbridge Northern Gateway project

Nathan Cullen, the MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley is raising his concerns over any thoughts towards an extension of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project.

From the CFTK Archives.

May 13 -- Whitebottom Fire burns Southwest of Terrace

BC Wildfire Firefighters are working a four hectare fire southwest of Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 12 -- Lelu Island delegation takes LNG terminal issues to the UN

Local Northwest First Nations leaders that are opposed to the proposed LNG terminal at Lelu Island took their concerns to the United Nations this week.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 12 -- AltaGas Open House

A look at this weeks Open House related to their proposed Propane Terminal development hosted by AltaGas.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 12 -- Prince Rupert Port competition for US Ports

A look at how the Port of Seattle/Tacoma is watching the development of the Port of Prince Rupert and the challenges it is providing to their shipment levels.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 12 -- Hide and Heels

Community leaders in Kitimat are taking action towards raising awareness of issues of violence towards women and children.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 11 -- SD52 Budget Reaction

Officials with the SD52 Board of Education have been receiving some feedback on their recent budget decisions.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 11-- AltaGas Open House in Prince Rupert

AltaGas the proponents of a propane export terminal for Ridley Island will be hosting a public information session in Prince Rupert tonight.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 11-- Canfor Fire at Houston Mill

A fire at Canfor's Houston Operations provided a challenge for fire fighters and left over 1 million dollars in damage to some of the mill's equipment.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

May 11 -- Smithers Tax Decisions

Property taxes will be going in Smithers for 2016.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

May 11-- New public washroom for Smithers

The Town of Smithers and local community groups have partnered to keep a public washroom open through the summer.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 11 -- New Kitimat Playground

A new playground is in the works for Kitimat's St. Anthony's School.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 10 -- Rupert SAR Volunteers

The local marine safety organization is looking for volunteers to help out through the busy summer season.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 10 -- Kids Don't Float Program in Prince Rupert

Local youth in Prince Rupert are benefiting from some water safety information as part of an initiative at the Cow Bay Marina dock.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 10 -- Earth Rangers visit to Prince Rupert

A travelling exhibition of wild animals had a stopover in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 10 -- Bag Ladies of Kitimat

A group of local women in Kitimat have come up with a unique plan to make use of plastic bags collected in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 9 -- Thrive North Competition

The highlights of the second annual Thrive North Business Challenge held in Terrace over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 6 -- North Coast Trail closed

The Metlakatla Wilderness Trail has been closed for the season owing to safety concerns.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

May 6 -- Travelling Health Care Caravan

The Health Care Travelling road show is stopping at a number of local schools across the Northwest, providing a glimpse of what small B.C. communities have to offer for medical students and provide background for would be students from the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 6 -- Enbridge Extension sought

Enbridge is seeking an extension for its proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 5 -- Coastal Gas pipeline receives final permits for work

The proposed Coastal Gaslink pipeline project has received its final permits and approvals for construction of a pipeline to the LNG Canada project in Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 4 -- Terrace Fire Plan

With horrifying images unfolding in the Fort McMurray, Alberta area of the country, fire season planning for the Northwest is underway with Terrace putting forward its fire plan for the year ahead.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 3 -- Rice speaks out on Banks Island Gold operation

The North Coast MLA outlines her concerns over the province's handling of the shut down of the Banks Island Gold operation and the impact on the residents of the area.

From the CFTK TV archives.

May 3 -- NDP MLA Robin Austin will not run in the next provincial election

The NDP MLA for the Skeena riding has announced that he won't be running in the next provincial election, with Robin Austin announcing his plans this week, the decision will mean that the Skeena NDP association will be looking for candidates in the lead up to the provincial campaign for 2017.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 3 -- City Centre Housing plan for Kitimat

BC housing has given its approval to a Kitimat plan to turn a motel into new affordable housing units in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 3 -- Health Summit in Terrace

A look at a recent summit on healthy choices held in the Terrace Area.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 2 -- Fairview Port Tour

A look at the growth of Prince Rupert's Fairview Container Terminal.

From the CFTK TV archives