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Kitimat Mayor weighs in on highlights from UBCM convention

Kitimat's Mayor talks of his hopes for town's near future as he reflects on what was achieved at UBCM conference.

Resident wants to see a cleaner highway in to Kitimat

A letter to Kitimat Mayor & Council wants to see the highway in to town better taken care of in terms of garbage clean-up.

Kitimat trailer park to get investigation following property complaint made to town council

After a presentation to council about concerns about the property at Vista Village the town staff will look into the complaints.

Paving company defends traffic control work during Kitimat paving

While motorists were frustrated, Terrace Paving says work had to get done ahead of a change in weather.

Unifor wins chance to appeal Rio Tinto Alcan environmental permit

A judicial ruling is allowing Unifor to challenge the ministry of environment's permit for the Kitimat smelter's emissions.

Kitimat resident looks to town to better inform drivers of speed limits

Speed limits in Kitimat are not well known and a resident is hoping education could take place to improve the situation.

Kitimat councillor and mayor still ask people to support picnic

Councillor Mary Murphy and Mayor Phil Germuth still encourage people to support the Labour Day picnic even if they aren't invited.

Golf club seeks $60K advance on a money request from Kitimat council

The golf club wants $60,000 to get them through the year end financials, as they await a full financial request of $162,000.

Kitimat not immune from spike in fentanyl use seen across province

Kitimat has seen overdoses of its own relating to fentanyl, a drug which has the provincial health ministry on alert.

A group gathered at a re-dedication ceremony for the community cenotaph.

Cenotaph gets rededication in Kitimat

The District of Kitimat and the legion rededicated Kitimat's cenotaph in honour of its designer, Aubrey Creed.

A group gathered at a re-dedication ceremony for the community cenotaph.

Kitimat group working to ‘reclaim’ the river

Reclaiming the Kitimat River is a group of people looking for plans of action regarding the collective use of the Kitimat River.

Kitimat’s Barberis continues to pull in award nominations

Kitimat-raised music video director has a director of the year nomination from the Canadian Country Music Association.

CCPA report knocks down job expectations for LNG industry

Government claims of 100,000 jobs tied to LNG is over-inflated, says a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Mayor Phil Germuth with Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone at an event in Kitimat July 27.

Upgrades to Kitimat intersection coming, and talk of other improvements

As province kicks in road upgrade money, minister of transportation says they're aware of Haisla Bridge "choke point" in Kitimat.

Mayor Phil Germuth with Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone at an event in Kitimat July 27.

Kitimat strike meant missed deadline for budget submissions

The provincial government's deadline for a municipality's budget was missed by Kitimat due to the disruption by the strike.

Kitimat real estate market levels off

Property sales report for first six months of year shows drop over properties sold same time last year.

Gaby Poirier discusses the modernized Rio Tinto Alcan smelter in Kitimat.

Rio Tinto Alcan begins production in modernized Kitimat smelter

Construction continues but the Kitimat smelter has already begun producing its first ingots in the modernized facility.

Gaby Poirier discusses the modernized Rio Tinto Alcan smelter in Kitimat.

Civeo announces contract with LNG Canada

The contract will cover potential early works and early days construction if LNG Canada does decide to proceed.

Coastal GasLink inks deals with six First Nations for natural gas pipeline

Project agreements have been signed with six First Nations and Coastal GasLink for their natural gas line to Kitimat.

Dan Woznow, vice president of energy exports for AltaGas, at an open house in Kitimat June 23.

Kitimat mayor hopes Douglas Channel LNG will limit on-site living for operations workforce

Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth wants commitments from AltaGas to have operations workforce live in-town, rather than on-site.

Dan Woznow, vice president of energy exports for AltaGas, at an open house in Kitimat June 23.