Thursday, August 31, 2017

August 31 -- Lelu Totem Pole

Pacific Northwest may be gone from Lelu Island, however those that were in opposition to the LNG company plans remain and have started to work on the Totem Pole for the Island.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 31 -- Greyhound reaction

Politicians in a number of Northwest communities are offering up comments related to the application from Greyhound to cease service on its Northern routes.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, August 30, 2017

August 30 -- Port First Nations relations

One key element of the ongoing success of the Port of Prince Rupert is the positive relationship being built between the Port and area First Nations.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 30 -- Greyhound plans cuts across Northern BC

The Highway 16 route between Prince Rupert and Prince George is one of five routes, the majority of them in the North that Greyhound Canada has identified for cuts in an application with a provincial transportation body.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 29 -- Terrace Salvation Army expansion

The Terrace Salvation Army has expanded its services through a move to a larger building in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 30 -- Melanie Mark at NWCC

The Minister in charge of Post Secondary education has been touring the province and this week found Melanie Mark on the campus of NWCC in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, August 29, 2017

August 29 -- Fairview Celebration

Tuesday brought the official opening of the expansion project at the Fairview Terminal, with a number of officials highlighting the importance of the facility to the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 29 -- Whitecaps Soccer Camp

The summer of 2017 winds down with a Soccer camp hosted by the Whitecaps Academy in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, August 28, 2017

August 28 -- Solidarity Walk is complete

About a dozen participants walked onto Kaien Island over the weekend brining an end to their Solidarity walk from the Bulkely Valley to the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 28 -- BVX Highlights

A look back at this years edition of the Bulkley Valley Exhibition in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, August 25, 2017

August 25 -- UNBC Research at Cassiar Cannery

Students from UNBC are in Port Edward conducting research studies at the Cassiar Cannery.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 25 -- Bear Destroyed in Thorhill

Conservation Officers are reminding residents of the Northwest to make their properties Bear Aware  and remove bear attractants from their property after they had to destroy a bear in the Thornhill area.

 From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, August 24, 2017

August 24 -- Prince Rupert road projects

A small hole on the city's 2nd Avenue West has required immediate action and resulted in lane restrictions in the area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, August 23, 2017

August 23 -- First Nations Sign Names in Prince Rupert

A look at the plans from Councillor Joy Thorkelson to introduce more First Nations names to the city's street names.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 22 -- City of Prince Rupert to support fish processing initative

Prince Rupert City Council will move forward with a correspondence recommended by Councillor Joy Thorkelson to express their concerns over Federal policies and current conditions in the local fishing industry on the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 23 -- Bulkley Valley Exhibition preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Bulkley Valley Exhibition in Smithers

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, August 22, 2017

August 23 -- Solidarity Vision Walk from Smithers to Port Edward

A walk to raise awareness of local issues is taking place between Smithers and Port Edward

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, August 21, 2017

August 21 -- Kitima'ts Mudder Games

The first ever Kitimat Mudder Games is in the books with a good turnout looking forward to edition number two in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 21 -- Keith Avenue Crash

Terrace RCMP are investigating a crash along the city's Keith Avenue which sent one man to hospital with minor injuries. The crash left parts of Terrace without power as BC Hydro crews attended to a damaged Hydro pole

From the CFTK TV archives


August 21 -- Haida Gwaii Ferry Survey

Communities across Haida Gwaii are looking for some feedback on BC Ferry service from island residents.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 21 -- Rotary Splash Park Opening in Terrace

The new community splash park in Terrace has opened with a Grand unveiling.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, August 18, 2017

August 18 -- Dugout Fire in Prince Rupert

The City of Prince Rupert responds to a vandalism incident at the city's baseball field.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 18 -- 2 year anniversary of the search for Lester Sampson

The family of Lester Sampson a Northwest man who went missing two years ago, are holding a walk to draw attention to his case file.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 18 -- Masset Pride Parade

Plans are being finalized as Masset prepares holds its 2017 Pride Parade this weekend. Marking the fourth year that the community has hosted Pride events

From the CFTK TV archives


August 18 -- Write to Read program

A look at a program to improve library access for remote First Nations communities.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 18 -- UN Indigenous Delegation returns to BC

A delegation of Indigenous leaders have returned to British Columbia, sharing their thoughts on the themes of racism that they discussed with the UN group.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, August 17, 2017

August 17 -- Prince Rupert Curling Club plans

The members of the Prince Rupert curling club have some ambitious upgrades in mind for the city's east side facility.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 17 -- Riverboat Days numbers

The final numbers are in for attendance at the 2017 Terrace Riverboat Days.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, August 16, 2017

August 16 -- Moricetown's edible forest

Ceremonies are set for Friday to celebrate the new edible forest initiative in Moricteown.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, August 15, 2017

August 15 -- Vista View setback

A proposed housing development is facing some criticism from local residents in the Sparks Street area of Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 15 -- Rotary prize award in Wild Duck Race

The Terrace Rotary club has awarded their top prize in the annual Wild Duck Race.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 15 -- DFO releases latest salmon numbers

Some improvement in the numbers being recorded in the 2017 salmon season, but the latest results still show below average returns on the season.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, August 14, 2017

August 14 -- NorthWest Resource Benefits meeting with Provincial Government

A regional group seeking better financial arrangements from resource development are happy with the result of their recent discussions with the Province of BC.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 14 -- Prince Rupert road work on east side

Crews will be working through August and into September on a stretch of Seventh Avenue East in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 14 -- NW wildfire update

The latest update on the Northwest wildfire situation across the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 14 -- Highway 37 signange improvements

Ministry of Transportation officials have plans in motion for signange improvements for Highway 37 between Terrace and Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, August 11, 2017

August 11 -- Mount Hays Quick Climb preparations

Prince Rupert's annual ascent (and return to base) of Mount Hays is set for the weekend, with the Mount Hays QuickClimb taking place Saturday.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, August 10, 2017

August 10 -- Tall Ship sailing out of Prince Rupert

A group of students are set to hit the seas part of Tall Ship Pacific Swift's journey which set sail from Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 10 -- Terrace man to take on Captain Obvious role

A Terrace man has passed his audition to take on the role of Captain Obvious, part of the advertising program for Hotels.com, with Brian Surgery ready to be a temp while the original Captain gets his own bit of R and R.

 From the CFTK TV archives


August 10 -- Terrace Dairy Queen hopes to repeat success on Miracle Treat Day

Staff at the Terrace Dairy Queen and volunteer servers are hoping to repeat the community's success in the annual Miracle Treat Day.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 10 -- Skeena Sawmill fire

Terrace Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the Terrace Skeena Sawmill location to tackle an equipment fire.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, August 9, 2017

August 9 -- Udderfest preview

A look at the 2017 edition of Prince Rupert's popular Udderfest

From the CFTK TV archives


August 9 -- Classics on Main in Smithers

The sounds of summer will echo throughout Smithers this week as the community plays host to the Classics on Main concert series.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, August 8, 2017

August 8 -- Riverboat Days montage

A video essay on the 2017 edition of RiverBoat Days

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 8 -- Slingers Race

One of the popular events of RiverBoat Days was the Slingers Race

From the CFTK TV archives


August 8 -- RiverBoat Days Wrap

A look back at the weekend of events in Terrace that hailed RiverBoat Days.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, August 4, 2017

August 4 -- Abandoned vehicles in Prince Rupert

One Prince Rupert city councillor is on a quest to address the growing number of abandoned vehicles in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 4 -- Prince Rupert Budget Voted

Prince Rupert City Council has approved changes to the city's Financial plan for 2017, as they look to move forward on land expropriation at Watson Island and a study on the need for cell block renovations.

From the CFTK TV archives

August 4 -- Former Kitimat girl on No Fly List

A four year old girl has been finding troubles with her air travels of late, finding her name flagged on a No Fly List.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 3 -- Trash the Stash for a good Cause

Syd Lecky, the Inspector in Charge of the Terrace Detachment is ready to trash his stash in support of the annual Cops for Cancer ride, and he brings a personal attachment to the cause.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 4 -- RiverBoat Days Jail and Bail

An RiverBoat Days event to help out the local Crimestoppers organization, with one event, the Terrace Jail and Bail launching on Friday.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 4 -- Lana Roi's Terrace homecoming

A former Terrace resident is returning home to take part in Riverboat Days Concert in the park series.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 4 -- Motocross Madness Preview

One of the popular RiverBoat Days events is Motocross Madness and the show goes on without one of its main attractions, as one participant was injured over the last week.

From the CFTK TV Arvchives


Thursday, August 3, 2017

August 3 -- Port Ed Wharf improvements point for future projects

The Port Edward harbour authority has recently completed some upgrades to its community wharf with plans for further work in the future.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 3 -- Northwest Fire hazard

Reminders are being issued for Northwest residents when it comes to fire danger rating across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, August 2, 2017

August 2 -- Cannery Clean Up in Port Edward

A former cannery site, the Cassiar Cannery located at the end of the Skeena Drive in Port Edward is focused on ongoing clean up operations as the site becomes a popular get away spot in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 2 -- City of Prince Rupert on fire restrictions

The City of Prince Rupert continues to allow for small backyard cooking fires within the city limits. 

From the CFTK TV archives


August 2 -- RiverBoat Days Fireworks still a Go

Despite the current fire restrictions across Northwest BC, officials will still go ahead with the RiverBoat Days fireworks.

 From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, August 1, 2017

August 1 -- Rupert Budget Change

Prince Rupert City Council hasn't given residents of the city much time to offer up comments related to planned changes to the City's Financial Plan for 2017. The City will be accepting comments until 4:30 on Wednesday.

From the CFTK TV Archives




August 1 -- Kitsumkalum Fish Closure

Tempers among fishermen in the Terrace area are on the rise, as a fish closure is put in place for area rivers.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 1 -- Kitimat LNG update

Representatives of Chevron Canada continue to express confidence in plans for a proposed LNG terminal in Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV archives