Author: SKEENA NEWS
TERRACE, B.C. – Getting around town just got easier for seniors in Terrace, thanks to a new van service officially launched by Volunteer Terrace this past Friday. The non-profit organization unveiled a brand-new, 10-seater van dedicated to providing transportation for elderly residents who are no longer able to drive. The service is aimed at helping seniors get to essential destinations like medical appointments and grocery stores, as well as community events, in an effort to reduce isolation and help them stay engaged. “Transportation can be a major barrier for many older adults,” Volunteer Terrace’s executive director said in a statement. “This…
TERRACE, B.C. – Skeena Resources, a key mining exploration company with major projects in Northwest B.C., saw its stock price reach a new 52-week high this past week, signalling strong investor confidence in its regional assets. On Friday, the company’s shares, which trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange, rose as high as C$21.23 before closing the week at C$20.92. The positive momentum comes as financial analysts take a bullish stance on the company. Earlier this month, RBC Capital Markets raised its target price on the stock to C$23.00. This follows other positive re-ratings earlier in the spring. Skeena Resources is the…
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – The Prince Rupert Men’s Jubilee golf title is heading to Kitimat after a dramatic final-round battle that saw the eventual winner overcome the defending champion from Terrace. The Kitimat golfer shot impressive rounds of 72 and 70 for a two-day total of 142, ultimately winning by a slim two-stroke margin. The tournament came down to a thrilling back-and-forth duel on Sunday. The Terrace golfer, who won the title in 2024, held a four-stroke lead early in the final round. The momentum shifted dramatically on the front nine’s final hole when the Kitimat challenger scored the tournament’s only…
TERRACE, B.C. – The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS), the regional government for the area including Terrace and Kitimat, has been hit with a penalty of nearly $43,000 for repeated environmental and safety violations at its landfill in Iskut. A recent decision from the province’s Environmental Management Act director details a years-long history of non-compliance at the facility, which previously led to five bears being destroyed by conservation officers. According to the decision, the RDKS repeatedly failed to maintain the electric fence surrounding the landfill at its required minimum voltage of 6,000 volts. This failure, which occurred on 12 documented occasions…
TERRACE, B.C. – Coast Mountain College (CMTN) is set to enhance its support for adult learners across the Northwest, thanks to over $100,000 in new one-time funding from the provincial government. The funding, announced by the college on Thursday, will be used to create a new 16-month “adult upgrading educational advisor” position. This role is designed to provide a dedicated, single point of contact for adults who need to upgrade their English, math, or science skills to pursue post-secondary education or complete their high school diploma. The new advisor will offer personalized outreach and guidance, helping prospective students with everything from…
TERRACE, B.C. – After nearly three years leading the Terrace RCMP detachment, the city’s top police officer is transferring to a new role on Vancouver Island. The Inspector, who has served as the Officer in Charge of the Terrace detachment since arriving from Smithers in the summer of 2022, will be taking on a new position as one of two operational support Inspectors in Nanaimo. The move represents a significant step, as the Nanaimo detachment is roughly four times the size of Terrace’s, with approximately 180 officers. His tenure in Terrace was marked by a focus on addressing prolific property crime…
KITIMAT, B.C. – After years of construction that reshaped the regional economy, the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat is poised to produce its first-ever drop of liquefied natural gas as early as this weekend, according to international news reports and shipping data. This marks a historic moment for Canada, as the Kitimat facility will be the nation’s first to export LNG. A report from Reuters on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plant’s startup, indicated that initial production could begin this weekend. Adding to the anticipation, marine vessel tracking data shows that a 290-metre LNG carrier, the Golar Tundra, is currently en…
SMITHERS, B.C. – The Smithers Brewing Company (SBC) has brought one of Canadian craft beer’s highest honours home to the Bulkley Valley, winning the prestigious “Brewery of the Year” title at the 2025 Canadian Brewing Awards. The local brewery earned the top prize at the national competition held last weekend in Vancouver after taking home an impressive six medals across multiple beer categories. “It’s quite overwhelming. We’re all humbled to be recognized with such a prestigious award,” said SBC’s head brewer. “To be recognized amongst so many excellent breweries in this country is quite an honour and we’re grateful.” The brewery,…
SMITHERS, B.C. – In a powerful act of remembrance and a call for justice, the family of a murdered Indigenous teen recently completed a walk along the Highway of Tears, concluding their journey in Smithers last week. The family walked from Prince George to Smithers to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and to appeal for new information in a case that has been cold for three decades. Their walk was in memory of their daughter and sister, who was just 16 when she went missing near Smithers on June 11, 1994. Her remains were discovered…
KITSELAS, B.C. – The Kitselas First Nation has officially welcomed its new leadership after votes were counted in the Nation’s June 12 election. The event marks a historic moment, as it is one of the last times the Kitselas government will be formed under the rules of Canada’s Indian Act. The election saw the incumbent Chief Councillor returned to his position for a third consecutive term, winning by a decisive margin. Twenty-two candidates ran for the seven available council seats. The new council will be composed of five returning incumbents and two new councillors. The top-polling candidate received 169 votes. The…