Gerry Leibel

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District of Kitimat shutters offices, recreation facilities

Some will remain open, for now

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Progress continues on the construction of Cedar Valley Lodge. Manufacturing commenced in the first quarter of 2019 and is planned to continue through the first quarter of 2020. (Photo Bird-ATCO)

LNG Canada to halve its Kitimat workforce

Many have left town already

Progress continues on the construction of Cedar Valley Lodge. Manufacturing commenced in the first quarter of 2019 and is planned to continue through the first quarter of 2020. (Photo Bird-ATCO)
District of Kitimat staff, Minister Bill Morneau and Haisla Nation Council and LNG Canada representatives celebrate the announcement. (File photo)

Haisla Bridge replacement project kicks off with RFP

Companies are being asked to bid on environmental services

District of Kitimat staff, Minister Bill Morneau and Haisla Nation Council and LNG Canada representatives celebrate the announcement. (File photo)
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BC Transit resumes full service in Kitimat, Kitamaat Village

Services were limited by driver shortage

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Safe needle disposal bins for the district

Bins for Kitimat, Kitamaat Village

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The Service Centre was blanketed in thick smoke that caused burning eyes and sore throats on Wednesday, February 19. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

Kitimat Fire steps in again to stop slash and burn

Complaints received after smoke chokes Service Centre

The Service Centre was blanketed in thick smoke that caused burning eyes and sore throats on Wednesday, February 19. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
Skeena Middle School students across all grade levels walked out of their classrooms at lunchtime on May 1 last year. (File photo)

Have your say on education

School district to host public consultation in Kitimat

Skeena Middle School students across all grade levels walked out of their classrooms at lunchtime on May 1 last year. (File photo)
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Reporting minor crimes, with a click of the mouse

Kitimat, Terrace and Prince Rupert can now report crime online

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The window above the reception desk was also broken.

Vandals cause damage estimated at $3,000

"It was just malicious, stupid, drunken behaviour" - Thwaites

The window above the reception desk was also broken.
The girls’ team curlers are Kayla Abram, Shylean Bogart, Grace and Ally Feduniak, and Camryn Oliveira, pictured here after winning the ladies B-event at the 51st annual Snowflake curling bonspiel. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

Good luck, Kitimat!

Our local athletes compete in the BC Winter Games this weekend

The girls’ team curlers are Kayla Abram, Shylean Bogart, Grace and Ally Feduniak, and Camryn Oliveira, pictured here after winning the ladies B-event at the 51st annual Snowflake curling bonspiel. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
Back; Bill Hickman and Victor Maskulak, front, Debbie Oviatt, Minerals North president Andrew Webber and Ron Burnett. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

Kitimat to host Minerals North conference in 2021

Expect between 200 and 300 delegates

Back; Bill Hickman and Victor Maskulak, front, Debbie Oviatt, Minerals North president Andrew Webber and Ron Burnett. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
The building was locked, lights off and no staff to be seen. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

No injuries reported following Kitimat Scotiabank robbery

RCMP release image of man wanted in connection with robbery

The building was locked, lights off and no staff to be seen. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
WIN, with the Northern Sentinel, the BC Hockey League and Kitimat Minor Hockey Association.

Win tickets to this weekend’s BC Hockey League games in Kitimat

Brought to you by the BC Hockey League, the Northern Sentinel and Kitimat Minor Hockey

WIN, with the Northern Sentinel, the BC Hockey League and Kitimat Minor Hockey Association.
An ambulance carrying a patient was on a routine transfer to Kitimat from Terrace this morning when it went off of Hwy37 near Johnson Road. There were no injuries. (Dan McGuire photo)

Ambulance slides off of Hwy 37 near Terrace

A Kitimat patient was on board

An ambulance carrying a patient was on a routine transfer to Kitimat from Terrace this morning when it went off of Hwy37 near Johnson Road. There were no injuries. (Dan McGuire photo)
A water testing kit purchased online by the Northern Sentinel. The test revealed levels in the building were well below the maximum permissible amount set by the federal health ministry.

Municipal water passes lead tests with flying colours

You may, however, want to test your water at home

A water testing kit purchased online by the Northern Sentinel. The test revealed levels in the building were well below the maximum permissible amount set by the federal health ministry.
Northern Sentinel Sports Diary

Northern Sentinel Sports Diary

Who's playing, where and when!

Northern Sentinel Sports Diary
Aluminium Association president and CEO Jean Simard addresses Kitimat Chamber of Commerce members. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

Tough year ahead for the aluminium industry

U.S. market is still Canada's most important

Aluminium Association president and CEO Jean Simard addresses Kitimat Chamber of Commerce members. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
A sold sign is shown in front of west-end Toronto homes Sunday, April 9, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Don’t do anything hasty!

Kitimat sees a huge jump in property assessment values

A sold sign is shown in front of west-end Toronto homes Sunday, April 9, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
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Bundle up this weekend – it’s going to be cold and wet

Strong wind, rain predicted

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Closer to home

Local reaction to Chevron's withdrawal from Kitimat LNG

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