Ben Bengtson

  • 30 Stories | 
  • Page 1 of 2
A recent proposal would add a trail to the Ferry Island site in Terrace, B.C.

Trail proposed for Ferry Island in Terrace, B.C.

Project would be undertaken by the McElhanney firm to celebrate anniversary

A recent proposal would add a trail to the Ferry Island site in Terrace, B.C.
standing with a recently erected propeller from a Bristol Freighter at Northwest Regional Airport are city councillor Brian Downie, airport manager Carman Hendry, local historian Yvonne Moen and Paul Hawkins, an early partner in Hawkair and the owner of the propeller.

Propeller highlights northwestern B.C. aviation history

Bristol Freighter propeller on display at Northwest Regional Airport in Terrace, B.C.

standing with a recently erected propeller from a Bristol Freighter at Northwest Regional Airport are city councillor Brian Downie, airport manager Carman Hendry, local historian Yvonne Moen and Paul Hawkins, an early partner in Hawkair and the owner of the propeller.
The City of Terrace will have a Parks and Recreation master plan available to the public soon.

Parks and Recreation master plan coming soon

The plan will help guide the city in developing a sustainable and livable vision for the community when it comes to recreational activity

The City of Terrace will have a Parks and Recreation master plan available to the public soon.
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is hoping to get more people to share their opinion on a proposed medical marijuana bylaw by hosting another public hearing this fall.

Additional public hearing sought on medical marijuana bylaw

The regional district will give the public another opportunity to voice their concerns after a recent hearing was sparsely attended

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is hoping to get more people to share their opinion on a proposed medical marijuana bylaw by hosting another public hearing this fall.
A developer has plans to build a seniors complex on this land along Graham Ave.

New development planned following agricultural land rezone

The landowner plans to build a 52 unit residence on Graham Avenue

A developer has plans to build a seniors complex on this land along Graham Ave.
City leisure services foreman Floyd Mann describes some drawings of plans for the Terrace Aquatic Centre renewal project. The city, along with Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects, held an open house at the aquatic centre July 12 for the public to learn more about the project and give their input.

City’s aquatic centre open house a success

Planners were looking for input on the rebuild of the Terrace Aquatic Centre

City leisure services foreman Floyd Mann describes some drawings of plans for the Terrace Aquatic Centre renewal project. The city, along with Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects, held an open house at the aquatic centre July 12 for the public to learn more about the project and give their input.
A ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a barbecue is set for Wednesday, July 20 at 4:30 p.m. in front of city hall to celebrate the recent painting of a rainbow crosswalk in Terrace.

Skeena Pride Alliance, city to host rainbow crosswalk celebration

The ribbon cutting ceremony at Terrace city hall will be followed by a barbecue in the Skeena Mall parking lot

A ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a barbecue is set for Wednesday, July 20 at 4:30 p.m. in front of city hall to celebrate the recent painting of a rainbow crosswalk in Terrace.
Skeena election candidates Nathan Cullen, NDP; Don Spratt, Christian Heritage Party; Brad Layton, Liberal Party; and Tyler Nesbitt, Conservative Party.

Skeena candidates reveal federal election expenses

The amount of money Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding candidates spent in last fall's federal election is out

Skeena election candidates Nathan Cullen, NDP; Don Spratt, Christian Heritage Party; Brad Layton, Liberal Party; and Tyler Nesbitt, Conservative Party.
The four acre former co-op brownfield site along Greig Avenue. The city already has a sales agreement in place for three acres with Superior Lodging, despite interest from Pomeroy Lodging. The northwest corner of the site is owned by the Skeena Brewing Company, although the company has yet to start construction on its parcel of land.

City reports ‘progress’ on developing brownfield sites

The City of Terrace says 'positive progress' is being made on the sites tagged as potentially contaminated

The four acre former co-op brownfield site along Greig Avenue. The city already has a sales agreement in place for three acres with Superior Lodging, despite interest from Pomeroy Lodging. The northwest corner of the site is owned by the Skeena Brewing Company, although the company has yet to start construction on its parcel of land.
Shannon McAllister of the Terrace Real Estate Company says she doesn't expect new regulations to impact clients or consumers in Terrace.

Terrace realtors expect ‘business as usual’ despite industry overhaul

Northwest realtors say the misconduct the provincial government is trying to address isn't rampant here

Shannon McAllister of the Terrace Real Estate Company says she doesn't expect new regulations to impact clients or consumers in Terrace.
The site of Rod Pelletier's property at 4643 Graham Ave. At last night's city council meeting, Pelletier successfully got his property rezoned from agricultural to residential. He wants to build a development there aimed at adults over 55-years-old.

Graham Avenue property rezoned residential after public hearing

Owner of property at 4643 Graham Ave. wants to develop housing there, despite objections from some residents

The site of Rod Pelletier's property at 4643 Graham Ave. At last night's city council meeting, Pelletier successfully got his property rezoned from agricultural to residential. He wants to build a development there aimed at adults over 55-years-old.
The portal access to the Valley of Kings, one of the gold deposits that make up the Brucejack project.

Gold mine ramping up to hire

The Brucejack gold mine plans to hire almost 500 employees starting this year

The portal access to the Valley of Kings, one of the gold deposits that make up the Brucejack project.
Terrace Search and Rescue practicing some drills last summer on the Skeena River. Half of all its callouts are water-based.

Terrace Search and Rescue to receive additional money

The group will put the provincial funds towards a new place to store equipment

Terrace Search and Rescue practicing some drills last summer on the Skeena River. Half of all its callouts are water-based.
The Terrace Aquatic Centre is the location of a July 12 open house to discuss a planned extensive rebuilding of the facility.

Aquatic centre rebuild to be revealed

The city is seeking public opinions about plans for a massive renovation at the Terrace Aquatic Centre

The Terrace Aquatic Centre is the location of a July 12 open house to discuss a planned extensive rebuilding of the facility.
Thornhill resident Debbie Bailey fills out a survey to help district planners come up with an initial direction for a new official community plan. The survey period closed June 15 and a first draft of the plan is expected this summer.

Thornhill residents have their say on new community plan

A draft of the plan is expected this summer, according to the regional district

Thornhill resident Debbie Bailey fills out a survey to help district planners come up with an initial direction for a new official community plan. The survey period closed June 15 and a first draft of the plan is expected this summer.

Terrace restricts water use after pump failure

Sprinklers used to water lawns or gardens are not permitted while city staff work on restoring the water pump

Lakelse fire burns cabin to the ground

One cabin is burnt down and another damaged after a fire tore through the unoccupied structures south of Terrace

TURN right off of Hwy37 south of the Northwest Regional Airport and Jack Talstra Way takes you to the Skeena Industrial Development Park.

Seafood, alfalfa top potential list for industrial park

Add a seafood processing company to the potential companies interested in opening up shop on the Chinese-owned land in Terrace, B.C.

TURN right off of Hwy37 south of the Northwest Regional Airport and Jack Talstra Way takes you to the Skeena Industrial Development Park.
Chinese practitioners of Tai Chi put on a show in the Qinhuangdao Economic Development Zone in Qinhuangdao, China.

Terrace council buoyant about Chinese development prospects

Trip to China by local officials found illuminating

Chinese practitioners of Tai Chi put on a show in the Qinhuangdao Economic Development Zone in Qinhuangdao, China.
This new City of Terrace garbage truck and new containers for waste and recycling material are part of a wholesale shift in how both are handled in the area.

Terrace and district raising garbage collection taxes

The increases are intended to help Terrace and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine pay for their recycling programs

This new City of Terrace garbage truck and new containers for waste and recycling material are part of a wholesale shift in how both are handled in the area.