March 30 -- Education Minister Mike Bernier in Prince Rupert

Education Minister Mike Bernier was in Prince Rupert on Thursday, however many parents were left disappointed at  the lack of progress when it comes to theme of a replacement for Prince Rupert Middle School.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 30 -- Progress on Port Edward work camp

Work continues to move forward on construction of a work camp in Port Edward destined to house workers on the AltaGa shipment terminal on Ridley Island.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 30 -- French Immersion to remain part of curriculum in Coast Mountain District

The Coast Mountain District will continue to hold to the status quo when it comes to French immersion, keeping the program part of the curriculum for now.

From the CFTK archives

March 30 -- Gitwinksihlkw Develpement plans

The Nisga'a village of Gitwinksihlkw is looking at plans to increase the resources dedicated towards increasing tourism to the region.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 29 -- Houston celebrates Ringette champions

The Houston Under 16 Girls Ringette team from Houston are golden girls having won a provincial tournament last week.

From the CFTK TV archives.

March 29 -- Bat habitat project in Kitimat

A look at Kitimat's Bat habitat project.

From the CFTK archives

March 28 -- Friendship House Transportation grant

Prince Rupert's Friendship House has received funding from the Province of British Columbia to put towards the purchase of a new van to be used as part of the associations plans to provide transport along Highway 16.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 28 -- Terrace Fire Department tests out new equipment

The Terrace Fire Department is testing out some new products designed to  help fight fires.

From the CFTK TV archives.

March 27 -- Independent Investigation Office reviewing incident in Prince Rupert

A Saturday night traffic incident in Prince Rupert involving an RCMP vehicle and a pedestrian is being reviewed by the province's Independent Investigative Office, that agency will determine if the case file meets the threshold of serious harm to require further investigation.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 27 -- Highway truck shootings started in Northwest

A string of weekend truck shootings along Highways 16 and 97 reportedly got its start in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


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March 27 -- Shames to feature Loaded Throwdown event this weekend

As the 2017 Ski and Snowboard season begins to wind down, Prince Rupert's Loaded Sports is presenting their annual Loaded Throwndown event at Shames Mountain this weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 27 -- Avalanche rescue north of Terrace

Quick actions by snowmobilers are being credited by avalanche officials in resulting in a positive outcome from a weekend avalanche in a mountainous area north of Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 27 -- Keromde Society bus funding

Terrace's Keromode Friendship Society has received government funding to purchase a new community bus for their services in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 24 -- Prince Rupert Cancer Fighter

A Prince Rupert woman who is battling cancer has received the Medal of Courage from the Canadian Cancer Society, CFTK looks at the fight that Sheryl Sadorski has put up and the support that she has received in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.

March 24 -- River King Pep Rally to send team off to Coy Cup

Terrace will be celebrating their CIHL hockey team on Friday night, hosting a pep rally at the Terrace Ice Arena to send the team off to the Coy Cup in Whitehorse next month.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 24 -- Free Transit plans for election day in Kitimat

The District of Kitimat is looking to improve the prospects on election day in May, offering free public transit to the polls for residents.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 23 -- Expedia adds Prince Rupert to its Best Geatways list

Prince Rupert is on the map with Expedia, as the national travel service selects the city as one of its Best Getaway communities.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 23 -- Stephens Verdict

A Terrace jury has delivered a not guilty verdict for Travis Stephens, bringing to an end three days of deliberation on a murder trial death in Thornhill dating back to 2013.

Stephens was found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault related to the incident, sentencing has not been set yet.


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March 23 -- Terrace Midget Champions

The Terrace Kermodes have claimed the Midget Tier 3 hockey championship, defeating the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in the final match up at the Terrace Ice Arena.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 22 -- Midget Finals set in Terrace

Some fast paced hockey has been taking place in Terrace this week, with the Tier Three Midget Finals taking place at the Terrace Ice Arena, and tonight the host Terrace Kermodes will take on the Alberni Bulldogs in the Final match up of the event.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 22 -- Lost housing funding in Kitimat

As a result of a change in the Federal criteria for funding, Kitimat has found itself having lost out on funding for a proposed housing service in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 21 -- Funding for Woodworth Dam project

The City of Prince Rupert has received Federal and Provincial funding for work on the Woodworth Dam.

From the CFTK TV arvchives

March 21 -- Prince Rupert Budget Meeting

Some notes on Monday's final Budget consultation meeting in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 21 -- NDIT funding for Smithers airport project

The Northern Development Initiative Trust is joining in with other funding agencies to help with work on the Smithers Airport project.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 21 -- Kitimat Mayor Phil Germouth on BC Benefits Alliance

The Northwest BC Benefits Alliance continues to grow, with a number of communities banding together to address issues with the Provincial government.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 20 -- Liberal candidate opens Skeena riding office

Ellis Ross, the Liberal candidate in the upcoming provincial election opened up his Terrace office  this week, making economic development one of his themes for the audience in attendance.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 20 -- Olympic snowboarder stops in at Terrace

Mercedes Nicol, a Canadian Olympian took to the slopes at Shames this past weekend as part of the Royal Banks Athlete Ambassador program. Sharing stories and motivation with local youth.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 20 - Ray-Mont Logistics plans for Ridley Island

And expansion to port operations in Prince Rupert was announced on Monday, with the Port of Prince Rupert outlining the plans from Ray-Mont Logistics to open a grains shipment terminal on Ridley Island.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 17 -- Prince Rupert Transition Society Men's Shelter plans

A look at a project that Prince Rupert's Transition Society hopes to bring to reality in the city.

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March 17 -- Telkwa Water project funding concerns

Plans to replace water infrastructure in the Telkw region face a challenge, with funding in place from federal and provincial sources, though coming from a fund unexpected to the community, a situation which leaves Telkwa on the hook for a portion of the project, something that they can't afford at the moment.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 17 -- Terrace hosts Midget hockey championships

Terrace will be tournament central over the weekend as the community prepares to host the Midget Provincials. With teams from across BC for the Tier Three championships.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 17 -- Robin Austin's farewell to the Legislature

With the end of the Legislative session on Thursday, Skeena MLA Robin Austin prepared to move into retirement from elected life in Victoria. He shared some comments with TV 7.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

March 16 -- PRMS Update

The push for a new middle school in Prince Rupert continues, with North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice reintroducing the topic in the Legislature.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 16 -- Northern Fentanyl deaths

Concern are being expressed over increased use of fentanyl in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 15 -- Prince Rupert Budget consultation

A look ahead to Wednesday evening's Budget Consultation meeting in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 15 -- Early season concerns for summer fishing season

Early results from DFO have some in the fishing industry concerned about the prospects for the upcoming 2017 Salmon Season.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 15 -- Health Committee findings on Terrace population

The results of a survey that targeted the 50 plus age group in Terrace, offers up some interesting themes on what those approaching their Senior years and those that are in them are looking for from the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 15 -- LNG Canada plans

LNG Canada continues with its plans to seek out a new contractor for its proposed LNG terminal in the Kitimat area.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 14 -- Prince Rupert Port Season schedule

2017 will be an ambitious year for the Prince Rupert cruise scene, with more than double the number of port calls to be made this year.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 14 -- RCMP update for Terrace council

The RCMP Inspector in Charge for Terrace provided an overview of policing services in Terrace for that city's Council members on Tuesday.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 13 -- Terrace River Kings CIHL chamnpions

Down one game to none, the Terrace River Kings made an impressive comeback claiming two victories over the Williams Lake Stampeders to claim the CIHL championship.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 10 -- Rupert LNG Dead

An announcement Friday from Shell/BG International confirmed that planning for the Prince Rupert LNG project will be discontinued, with the Prince Rupert office set to close at the end of May.

Shell will be focusing instead on their LNG Canada project proposed for the Kitiamt area.

March 10 -- MLA Rice on Women in Leadership

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice spoke at a Women in Leadership conference in Prince Rupert on Friday, offering up her thoughts on the challenges faced by women in politics.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 10 -- Celebrating Terrace Founder's Day

Friday marked the 112th anniversary of the founding of Terrace, with CFTK recounting the story of George Little and the history of the City of Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 10 -- Shell hails interest in Kitimat LNG Canada project

A recent meet and greet session attracted strong interest related to the Shell led consortium that plans to build an LNG terminal in the Kitimat area.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 9 -- Boomerang Bags in Prince Rupert

The goal of plastic free shopping is getting a bit of attention in Prince Rupert, with a boomerang bag program.

From the CFTK TV archives.

March 9 -- Terrace Aquatic Centre Renovations

Terrace City Council is moving forward with renovations to the city's aquatic centre, selecting a contractor and preparing to seek financing for the project.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 8 -- Shovel Show or Pay in Prince Rupert

City Council has once again raised the issue of snow removal on private property in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 8 -- International Women's Day in Terrace

Wednesday was International Women's Day, with events taking place across the Northwest, with CFTK taking a look at the Terrace events.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 9 -- Terrace Skating Show

The Terrace Skating Club puts on its annual ice show Thursday night.

March 7 -- Phase one of Shawatlan Water supply project approved

Prince Rupert Council has approved a contract with a Fort Nelson firm for work on the Shawatlan Water Supply project.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 7 - Hays Creek Riparian proposal

Prince Rupert City Council will offer up a letter of support for a grant application towards rehabilitation of the Hays Creek area, providing for an enhancement to the habitat in the area down stream of the Civic Centre.

March 7 -- Logging concerns for the Seven Sisters area

A company considering logging in the Seven Sisters area of the Northwest is taking another look at its plans, suspending a project to log the area for the foreseeable future.

From the CFTK TV archives.

March 7 -- Dragon Fly Hydro proposal

Kitimat District Council is offering up a letter of support towards a proposed Hydro project in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 7 -- Grizzly Inquiry Report

There are concerns for the habitat of Grizzly Bears, with a report compiled from a tour of the Northwest making for a number of recommendations to protect the bears.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 6 -- Children's Festival wrap up

A look back the weekend's Children's Festival in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 6 -- CIHL Finals Terrace vs Williams Lake

A look at Saturday night's Game One victory by Williams Lake as they topped the Terrace River Kings in game one of the best of three CIHL Final.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 6 -- Johnson sentence in Smithers stabbing death

A four year prison sentence has been handed down related to a stabbing death case in the Smithers area from 2014.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 6 -- Kitimat Girls at MESS win Provincial Curling Championship

The Mount Elizabeth Girls are the top curling squad in the province, following a weekend of championship Curling in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 3 -- Prince Rupert Middle School replacement calls

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has raised the issue of the need of a replacement for the Prince Rupert Middle School.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 3 -- Terrace Community Band donation to Food Bank

The Terrace Community Band has made a timely donation to the Terrace Food Bank, with a 5,000 donation that will help the Food Bank handle the growing demand of recent months.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 3 -- Mountain and Back country risk high following recent snow

Ski and snowboard enthusiasts may be happy with the recent snowfall in the Northwest, however there is danger in the back country as the avalanche risk has increased in recent days.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 2 -- Watson Island decomissioning

A video presentation from the City of Prince Rupert took viewers on a tour of the Watson Island site to view the progress in the decommissioning and demolition process.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 2 -- BC High School Curling Championships in Curling

An update on this weeks High School Curling Provincials taking place in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 2 -- Terrace Fire Department Recruit profile

One person looking to join the Terrace Fire Department has a bit of history in challenging situations and recently took action to assist a family involved with a fire, CFTK provided a profile of his story.

From the CFTK TV archives

March 1 -- Pacific NorthWest LNG grant program

Pacific NorthWest LNG has introduced a new training grant program for the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives