Kitimat Northern Sentinel

‘Thought it may have been our cat’: bear breaks into house in Kitamaat Village

Terrace Conservation Officer Services said the bear was starving and was interested in the food

  • Nov 6, 2020
The intersection of Haisla and Kuldo Blvds. was closed Friday (Nov. 8) morning so a pole can be put in, District workers said. The intersection is being treated as a four-way stop for drivers until further notice. (Clare Rayment)

Haisla Blvd. east towards downtown closed at Kuldo Blvd.

The road was closed at about 8:30 a.m. Friday (Nov. 6) morning

  • Nov 6, 2020
The intersection of Haisla and Kuldo Blvds. was closed Friday (Nov. 8) morning so a pole can be put in, District workers said. The intersection is being treated as a four-way stop for drivers until further notice. (Clare Rayment)

Kitimat Air Park to receive refurbishments, helipad

Runway and taxiway to be paved, as well as constructing a new helipad

  • Nov 6, 2020
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Impaired driving, bear spray assault among Kitimat RCMP weekly report

Kitimat RCMP weekly report from Oct. 17 to 21

  • Nov 2, 2020
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Clare’s Corner: ‘Their our know rules’: the difficulties of English

Earlier this year, 'irregardless' was officially added to the English dictionary

  • Nov 1, 2020
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The donation by LNG Canada will support in-class and online learning for SD82 students, as well as JABC TechWorks, a program that introduces students to tech and tech-related careers. (Black Press file photo)

LNG Canada commits $50,000 to support B.C. students

Half of the money will support online and in-class learning for Coast Mountains School District 82

  • Oct 30, 2020
The donation by LNG Canada will support in-class and online learning for SD82 students, as well as JABC TechWorks, a program that introduces students to tech and tech-related careers. (Black Press file photo)
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Kitimat RCMP investigating two-vehicle collision on Haisla Hill

Police said a pickup truck collided with a taxi headed in the opposite direction

  • Oct 29, 2020
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Northern Health saw 14 cases in one day earlier this week, the highest in one day since the beginning of the pandemic. (Image courtesy CDC)

Northern Health sees highest number of COVID-19 cases in one day

Oct. 27 saw the highest number of cases in the Health Authority since the beginning of the pandemic

  • Oct 29, 2020
Northern Health saw 14 cases in one day earlier this week, the highest in one day since the beginning of the pandemic. (Image courtesy CDC)
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Speeding, impaired driving present in Kitimat RCMP weekly report

Police briefs from October 10 to 16

  • Oct 28, 2020
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Water Quality Advisory in effect for Kitimat

The advisory is due to increased turbidity levels in the Kitimat River

  • Oct 28, 2020
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WorkSafeBC is investigating after a death at a Kitimat concrete plant last Friday (Oct. 23) (Black Press file photo)

BC Coroners Service, WorkSafeBC investigating after death at Kitimat worksite

The fatality occurred last Friday (Oct. 23) and investigations into the incident are underway

  • Oct 27, 2020
WorkSafeBC is investigating after a death at a Kitimat concrete plant last Friday (Oct. 23) (Black Press file photo)
Bob Rypma, left, and Jim Tiviotdale, former and current Kitimat Flying Club presidents, respectively, standing on the moss-covered runway at the Kitimat Air Park, which will be redone in the coming year thanks to a grant approved by the BC Airports Access Program. (Clare Rayment photo)

Kitimat Air Park to get major refurbishment, helipad

The club has been in the process of applying for the grant for two years, including two applications

  • Oct 27, 2020
Bob Rypma, left, and Jim Tiviotdale, former and current Kitimat Flying Club presidents, respectively, standing on the moss-covered runway at the Kitimat Air Park, which will be redone in the coming year thanks to a grant approved by the BC Airports Access Program. (Clare Rayment photo)
Nechako Toastmasters member Eleanor Kendall performing a speech as Mrs. Claus at a meeting when they were still meeting in person, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Wanda Shaw photo)

Turning fears into confidence: Kitimat Toastmasters go online amidst COVID-19

Nechako Toastmasters have moved virtual amidst COVID-19 restrictions

  • Oct 27, 2020
Nechako Toastmasters member Eleanor Kendall performing a speech as Mrs. Claus at a meeting when they were still meeting in person, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Wanda Shaw photo)
Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School in Kitimat scored a 1.7 out of 10 on the Fraser Institute’s annual school report cards. This is the lowest the school has ever scored, where they usually average around a 5. (Black Press Media photo)

‘Developing a sense of belonging’: Kitimat high school unconcerned by Fraser Institute’s report card ranking

The Institute's annual school report cards gave Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary a 1.7 out of 10

  • Oct 26, 2020
Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School in Kitimat scored a 1.7 out of 10 on the Fraser Institute’s annual school report cards. This is the lowest the school has ever scored, where they usually average around a 5. (Black Press Media photo)
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Clare’s Corner: Yes, love is strange – and an addiction

A little bit of love to help get you through those Monday blues

  • Oct 26, 2020
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Ellis Ross (left), BC Liberal party, celebrated with his wife, Tracey after being named the preliminary winner of the 2020 snap provincial election. (Cameron Ehl photo)

Ross presumptive Skeena winner in snap B.C. election

Election outcome will not be official until mail-in ballots are counted

  • Oct 25, 2020
Ellis Ross (left), BC Liberal party, celebrated with his wife, Tracey after being named the preliminary winner of the 2020 snap provincial election. (Cameron Ehl photo)
Advance polling begins on Oct. 15, 2020, across B.C. in the 2020 snap election. (Black Press files)

It’s Election Day in B.C.: Here’s what you need to know to vote in Skeena riding

B.C.'s snap election has already broken records for advance voter turnout, mail-in ballots

  • Oct 24, 2020
Advance polling begins on Oct. 15, 2020, across B.C. in the 2020 snap election. (Black Press files)
Voting has officially closed throughout B.C. for the 2020 snap provincial election. (Clare Rayment)

Map of Skeena polling stations

Watch the updates on the map below as polling stations are counted throughout Skeena riding

  • Oct 24, 2020
Voting has officially closed throughout B.C. for the 2020 snap provincial election. (Clare Rayment)
Independent candidate Martin Holzbauer, BC NDP candidate Nicole Halbauer, and incumbent BC Liberal candidate Ellis Ross. (Jake Wray/Clare Rayment/Black Press)

Skeena candidates talk Indigenous issues

Residential schools, Coastal GasLink Pipeline, and rights and title among issues addressed

  • Oct 24, 2020
Independent candidate Martin Holzbauer, BC NDP candidate Nicole Halbauer, and incumbent BC Liberal candidate Ellis Ross. (Jake Wray/Clare Rayment/Black Press)
Martin Holzbauer, independent, Nicole Halbauer, BC NDP, and Ellis Ross, BC Liberal Party, are the candidates for the Skeena riding in the upcoming provincial election. (Terrace Standard/BC NDP)

Skeena candidates talk northwest education

Online learning access and early childhood education were common themes

  • Oct 24, 2020
Martin Holzbauer, independent, Nicole Halbauer, BC NDP, and Ellis Ross, BC Liberal Party, are the candidates for the Skeena riding in the upcoming provincial election. (Terrace Standard/BC NDP)