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Skeena MLA Ellis Ross questions NDP cabinet ministers in the B.C. legislature. (Hansard TV)

MLA says he’ll back any bid by Skeena Sawmills for government assistance

Terrace mill closed Feb. 8 for unknown period of time

Skeena MLA Ellis Ross questions NDP cabinet ministers in the B.C. legislature. (Hansard TV)
A BC Transit handyDART bus. (Contributed photo)

‘It’s not fair’: Long road ahead for B.C. transit improvements

Province unlikely to fund more accessible transit this year: BC Transit

A BC Transit handyDART bus. (Contributed photo)
A BC Transit handyDART bus. (Contributed photo)

‘It’s not fair’: Long road ahead for Terrace transit improvements

Province unlikely to fund more accessible transit this year: BC Transit

A BC Transit handyDART bus. (Contributed photo)
The KSM mining site, located about 65 km north-northwest of Steward, B.C., taken in 2012 (Photo courtesy of Seabridge Gold)

Nisga’a and Tahltan First Nations partner on gold mining project with Seabridge Gold

The partnership is intended to maximize both Nations’ economic benefit and engagement, they say

The KSM mining site, located about 65 km north-northwest of Steward, B.C., taken in 2012 (Photo courtesy of Seabridge Gold)
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after a person was found dead after possibly being struck by a vehicle along Harewood Mines Road on Friday, Jan. 27. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after a person was found dead after possibly being struck by a vehicle along Harewood Mines Road on Friday, Jan. 27. (News Bulletin file photo)
Creative Roots Dance Studio in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)

Creative Roots dancers take to stage after three year pause

Showcase performance on Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Della Herman Theatre

Creative Roots Dance Studio in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)
UNBC’s nursing program is expanding with a new location in Prince George (Submitted photo)
UNBC’s nursing program is expanding with a new location in Prince George (Submitted photo)
About 60 people attended an open house to view details of a proposed coal mine in Telkwa. (Marisca Bakker photo)
About 60 people attended an open house to view details of a proposed coal mine in Telkwa. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Town of Smithers Fire-Rescue Department. (Thom Barker photo)

Smithers Fire Department buying new truck and tools

New truck will be able to pull necessary trailers and equipment

Town of Smithers Fire-Rescue Department. (Thom Barker photo)
The Rotary Club of Smithers presents the Splash Park Initiative with a cheque for $16,000 from the proceeds of their 2022 Auction. (Photo from Facebook)

Rotary gives money to proposed splash pad project

Next steps for the project are the planning stage and getting a concept design prepared

The Rotary Club of Smithers presents the Splash Park Initiative with a cheque for $16,000 from the proceeds of their 2022 Auction. (Photo from Facebook)
Smithers council motoring along with an Active Transportation Plan. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Town looking into protecting riverbank near airport

South slope of the Bulkley could collapse, devasting fish habitat and airport lands

Smithers council motoring along with an Active Transportation Plan. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Some tasty recipes go along with StoryWalk for February in Smithers. (Submitted photo)

StoryWalk Smithers for February is Nanette’s Baguette

This month there are yummy activities to go along with the book

Some tasty recipes go along with StoryWalk for February in Smithers. (Submitted photo)
The Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre in Masset, at the northern end of Haida Gwaii. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Masset’s emergency department faces potential closures

The village’s council was kept in the dark until recently, mayor Sheri Disney said

The Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre in Masset, at the northern end of Haida Gwaii. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer)
Work to fix the McConnell Crescent landslide has started with plans to finish end of April. (Submitted photo/McElhanney)

Work finally starts on Terrace landslide fix

Work on McConnell Crescent landslide fix to finish this spring, contractor says

Work to fix the McConnell Crescent landslide has started with plans to finish end of April. (Submitted photo/McElhanney)
A mainstay employer in Terrace, Skeena Sawmills, is closing for an extended period of time as of Feb. 8. (file photo)
A logging truck arrives at Skeena Sawmills at Terrace on Nov. 26, 2021. (File photo)

Skeena Sawmills in Terrace announces temporary closure

High operating costs, low prices cited as factors

A mainstay employer in Terrace, Skeena Sawmills, is closing for an extended period of time as of Feb. 8. (file photo)
A logging truck arrives at Skeena Sawmills at Terrace on Nov. 26, 2021. (File photo)
The 37 Grille in Kitwanga fully engulfed in flames Feb. 3. (Facebook photo).

No one injured in Kitwanga restaurant fire that destroys popular eatery

‘Utterly heartbreaking’: Carley Faulkner on watching her business turn to ash

The 37 Grille in Kitwanga fully engulfed in flames Feb. 3. (Facebook photo).
Man dead, another in hospital after two seperate head-on collisions Wednesday. (File photo)

1 man dead, 1 badly injured in 2 head-on collisions Wednesday: Terrace RCMP

2 separate cars drove into oncoming trucks within less than 2 hours on different roadways

Man dead, another in hospital after two seperate head-on collisions Wednesday. (File photo)
UNBC’s nursing program is expanding with a new location in Prince George (Submitted photo)
UNBC’s nursing program is expanding with a new location in Prince George (Submitted photo)
Toxic drug alerts can now be received via texts in northern B.C. (File photo)
Toxic drug alerts can now be received via texts in northern B.C. (File photo)
A First Nations house post, shown in a handout photo, is being returned to its home in B.C. after 138 years, including spending the last two decades in storage at Harvard University in Massachusetts. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Gitxaala Nation

Return of house post connecting Gitxaala to their ancestors emotional for north coast Nation

Post has been shipped from Harvard University, expected to arrive in Prince Rupert next month

A First Nations house post, shown in a handout photo, is being returned to its home in B.C. after 138 years, including spending the last two decades in storage at Harvard University in Massachusetts. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Gitxaala Nation