Ben Bengtson

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Driver crashes into Terrace, B.C. motel

Fortunately, no one was injured in the one-vehicle incident

Northwest B.C. artist Ken McNeil works on a totem pole, one of three commissioned by a Minnesota-based foundation. Below: Totem pole carver and First Nations fine arts instructor Stan Bevan works on a 20-foot-long piece.

Northwest B.C. totem poles bound for the United States

Works of art commissioned by a foundation in Minnesota

Northwest B.C. artist Ken McNeil works on a totem pole, one of three commissioned by a Minnesota-based foundation. Below: Totem pole carver and First Nations fine arts instructor Stan Bevan works on a 20-foot-long piece.
Rio Tinto Alcan project in Kitimat, B.C.

Rio Tinto Alcan fined $200,000 for salmon destruction

The sentence was handed down today in Terrace provincial court

Rio Tinto Alcan project in Kitimat, B.C.
Deviant Fibres owner Bob Erb examines security footage taken of a break-in during the early morning hours of June 3.

Hemp store robbed in Terrace B.C.

Deviant Fibres owner Bob Erb is offering up a reward for the return of stolen merchandise.

Deviant Fibres owner Bob Erb examines security footage taken of a break-in during the early morning hours of June 3.
From left, TransCanada spokesperson Jaimie Harding and Terrace Rotary club members Kelly Gingles and Lisa Novich pose by a display showing the financial goal that needs to be reached to build a splash park in George Little Park. On May 31 TransCanada donated $50,000 to the project.

TransCanada gives $50,000 for Terrace splash park

The company announced its pipeline project would give the money to Terrace Rotary clubs to help pay for the project

From left, TransCanada spokesperson Jaimie Harding and Terrace Rotary club members Kelly Gingles and Lisa Novich pose by a display showing the financial goal that needs to be reached to build a splash park in George Little Park. On May 31 TransCanada donated $50,000 to the project.
Terrace Salvation Army Capt. Jim Vanderheyden beside a burnt out tractor in Fort McMurray.

Terrace Salvation Army members now in Fort McMurray

Army's Terrace-based mobile kitchen serving up hot meals and support

Terrace Salvation Army Capt. Jim Vanderheyden beside a burnt out tractor in Fort McMurray.
Terrace Salvation Army Capt. Jim Vanderheyden, left, and volunteer Lolita Dunham pose by the emergency disaster services truck. The truck will serve as a mobile kitchen, among other things, to support first responders in Fort McMurray.

Terrace Sally Ann mobile kitchen on its way to Fort McMurray

The mobile kitchen, or emergency disaster services vehicle, will offer support to first responders dealing with the fire ravaged city

Terrace Salvation Army Capt. Jim Vanderheyden, left, and volunteer Lolita Dunham pose by the emergency disaster services truck. The truck will serve as a mobile kitchen, among other things, to support first responders in Fort McMurray.
Students from Northwest Community College's early childhood development program at the convocation ceremony May 12. From left to right: Janice Angus (Prince Rupert), Hazel Quash (Tahltan Nation), Melissa Harris (Gitwangak), Rylyn Munson (Terrace) and Ashton Nole (Tahltan Nation).

New traditions mark northwestern B.C. college convocation

Paddle carved by Stan Bevan reflects aboriginal uniqueness of the region

Students from Northwest Community College's early childhood development program at the convocation ceremony May 12. From left to right: Janice Angus (Prince Rupert), Hazel Quash (Tahltan Nation), Melissa Harris (Gitwangak), Rylyn Munson (Terrace) and Ashton Nole (Tahltan Nation).

Northwestern B.C. officials out to stop campsite vandalism

One location near Terrace, B.C. will be closed off altogether on the May long weekend

Northwest Community College has resurfaced the main parking lot at its Terrace campus, part of a project that will also involve moving a bus stop that was on McConnell Avenue to the parking lot area. Moving the bus stop will make it more convenient and safer, the college says.

College smooths things out at Terrace campus

Northwest Community College is planning to move a bus shelter onto campus grounds, which will increase safety for students and staff.

Northwest Community College has resurfaced the main parking lot at its Terrace campus, part of a project that will also involve moving a bus stop that was on McConnell Avenue to the parking lot area. Moving the bus stop will make it more convenient and safer, the college says.