Alicia Bridges

Discussion was heated at a community meeting called by the Moricetown Band Council to outline proposed LNG benefits deals.

Moricetown divided over LNG development

Discussion was heated at a community meeting called by the Moricetown Band last Thursday to discuss three LNG deals it is negotiating.

Discussion was heated at a community meeting called by the Moricetown Band Council to outline proposed LNG benefits deals.
Boat’s Soup and Juice Bar owners Rene and Bruce Chandler claim the village let them down by refusing to renew its lease with Misty Rivers Arts Council, a not-for-profit who they sub-leased from.

Boat’s cafe sinks after Village of Hazelton ends lease

A Hazelton art gallery and cafe inside a replica riverboat have closed after the Village ended their tenancy due to leasing complications.

Boat’s Soup and Juice Bar owners Rene and Bruce Chandler claim the village let them down by refusing to renew its lease with Misty Rivers Arts Council, a not-for-profit who they sub-leased from.

Moricetown Band indicates support for LNG benefits deals

A Wet'suwet'en chief has indicated the Moricetown Band wants to allow LNG development in exchange for financial benefits.

Jokes from tour as fresh as the powder the four comedians rode on Hudson Bay Mountain before their show.

Snowed In jokes fresh as powder

Jokes from Snowed In tour as fresh as the powder the four comedians rode on Hudson Bay Mountain before their show.

Jokes from tour as fresh as the powder the four comedians rode on Hudson Bay Mountain before their show.

Police seek witnesses to New Year’s party attack

Hazelton RCMP are calling for witnesses to an assault on a 20-year-old Kitwanga man in the early hours of Jan. 1.

Gitxsan buy into traffic control industry

The Gitxsan Development Corporation has purchased a Telkwa traffic control company.

Skiers and snowmobilers urged to help protect Telkwa caribou

The B.C. government is asking skiers and snowmobilers to avoid certain backcountry areas to protect threatened northern caribou populations.

Minister defends regulation to stop oil flowing in LNG pipelines

Minister Coleman has defended a regulation barring the use of LNG pipelines for moving oil amid claims it could be easily reversed.

LNG pipelines banned from transporting oil under new regulation

LNG pipelines will not be allowed to transport oil or diluted bitumen under new regulations introduced by the B.C. government.

Winter storm warning for motorists

Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme caution in blizzard-like conditions forecast for the Bulkley Valley and the Hazeltons.

The male driver of an SUV has been taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash at King Street and Highway 16 this morning.

Three vehicle crash at Smithers intersection

The male driver of an SUV was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries after a three vehicle crash in Smithers this morning.

The male driver of an SUV has been taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash at King Street and Highway 16 this morning.
Highway 16 between Smithers and new Hazelton.

No shuttle bus for Highway 16: Ministry of Transportation

The Ministry of Transportation says a shuttle bus along Highway 16 would not work, prompting mixed reactions from local leaders.

Highway 16 between Smithers and new Hazelton.

Man to appear in court over Smithers break and enter

Smithers RCMP has charged a 27-year-old man with one count each of break and enter and theft under $5,000.

A Smithers RCMP officer is being investigated over accusations he used excessive force to try to handcuff a 61-year-old woman outside Mark's clothing store in Smithers.

Smithers RCMP officer being investigated over excessive force accusation

A Smithers police officer is being investigated over an accusation he used excessive force to try to handcuff a 61-year-old woman.

A Smithers RCMP officer is being investigated over accusations he used excessive force to try to handcuff a 61-year-old woman outside Mark's clothing store in Smithers.

Footprints in snow lead to liquor theft suspect

Footprints in the snow led Smithers RCMP to a suspect in the theft of more than $800 worth of alcohol.

Chiefs respond to draft LNG deal

Gitxsan hereditary chiefs have written to Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad raising concerns about a draft LNG deal

A balloon release at the former John Field School was held to mark the official unveiling of its new name of Majagaleehl Gali Aks.

Balloon release celebrates school’s new Gitxsan name

The former John Field School last week celebrated a new beginning with the official launch of its new name, Majagaleehl Gali Aks.

A balloon release at the former John Field School was held to mark the official unveiling of its new name of Majagaleehl Gali Aks.
This three-bedroom home in the Hazeltons is for sale for $48,000.

LNG sparks interest in Hazeltons real estate

Realtors say buyers are hedging their bets that proposed LNG projects will go ahead and snapping up cheap properties in the Hazeltons.

This three-bedroom home in the Hazeltons is for sale for $48,000.

Team approach to preventing domestic violence tragedies

A domestic violence initiative is being established in Smithers and New Hazelton in a dedicated effort to save lives.

Public gathering seeks input on literacy in the Upper Skeena

People living in the Upper Skeena can provide input on community literacy programs at a public gathering on Nov. 24.