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A 'minivibe' truck with a trail of sensors near the Giant Spruce park in Kitimat.

Seismic survey being undertaken in Kitimat

A survey will study how earthquakes could affect the Kitimat area.

A 'minivibe' truck with a trail of sensors near the Giant Spruce park in Kitimat.

Potential for some extra people in Kitimat in the fall for LNG Canada early works

With an environmental permit in hand, LNG Canada is considering additional early work projects for Kitimat later in the year.

Kitimat will lose door-to-door mail service sometime in 2016

Door-to-door mail service in Kitimat will end in 2016 as Canada Post moves to a community mailbox system.

Lucy McRae and Breanne Wilken after presenting a petition to RTA to install SO2 scrubbers on the modernized smelter.

Petition for RTA to install SO2 scrubbers delivered to company

Petitioners hand delivered a petition demanding SO2 scrubbers be installed in RTA's modernized smelter.

Lucy McRae and Breanne Wilken after presenting a petition to RTA to install SO2 scrubbers on the modernized smelter.

Kitimat’s ‘Lets Talk’ event taps outside expertise on growth

An event in Kitimat provided insights for the community on how to deal with a potential growth in construction from LNG.

KUTE's Ken Maitland with a sample of what can be disposed of during the hazardous materials event.

KUTE in Kitimat to host hazardous materials disposal event

A household hazardous waste disposal event in Kitimat will allow people to rid themselves of excess toxic material.

KUTE's Ken Maitland with a sample of what can be disposed of during the hazardous materials event.

Council approves $120K purchase for new fire hall generator

A replacement back-up generator purchase has been approved for Kitimat's Public Safety Building.

Kitimat CAO Ron Poole departing for position in Mission

Kitimat's Chief Administrative Officer Ron Poole is taking on the job of Mission's top administrator.

Douglas Channel Watch members during a one-year anniversary rally for the 2014 plebiscite in Kitimat.

Kitimat’s Douglas Channel Watch marks one year since community plebiscite on pipeline

Douglas Channel Watch members continue to stand guard against the risks they see from the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal.

Douglas Channel Watch members during a one-year anniversary rally for the 2014 plebiscite in Kitimat.

KUTE needs directors or Kitimat could lose recycling depot

All the existing directors have resigned, meaning if no one steps up after the May 26 AGM the society and its depot could go away.

No ground gained after union’s presentation to Kitimat Council at public meeting

Unifor 2300 presented their case to Kitimat's council on the status of contract negotiations but it seemed to move the sides no closer.

Haisla Chief Councillor doesn’t see doubtful future for treaty commission as big problem

A dialogue on the treaty process began after the province rejected an appointment of George Abbott to the BC Treaty Commission.

Parker Graham, Elizabeth Stone, and Kali Graham, and of course Blue at the front, were found safe after many hours of searching when they went missing March 21

Three missing kids found after getting lost on hike; major community help in finding them

Three kids who had gone hiking in Coho Flats went missing for several hours but lots of people turned out to help.

Parker Graham, Elizabeth Stone, and Kali Graham, and of course Blue at the front, were found safe after many hours of searching when they went missing March 21

Kitimat holds housing forum to talk continuing challenges

A housing forum on March 13 brought together many stakeholders and developers in Kitimat's housing scene.

The puck drop at the 2015 Kitimat Pee Wee Tier 3 Championships game featuring the Kitimat Winterhawks versus Quesnel Thunder.

Kitimat Peewee tournament has smooth run despite early hiccups

Kitimat's Peewee Tier 3 hockey tournament concluded well even after early struggles including changing venues to Terrace.

The puck drop at the 2015 Kitimat Pee Wee Tier 3 Championships game featuring the Kitimat Winterhawks versus Quesnel Thunder.
What to do with Haisla Bridge, and other transportation-related projects in Kitimat, is the focus of a study currently underway by the province.

Kitimat’s transportation infrastructure key piece of economic development

A transportation study for the Kitimat area is underway, and will complement the government's own 10-year plan.

What to do with Haisla Bridge, and other transportation-related projects in Kitimat, is the focus of a study currently underway by the province.
The Rio Tinto Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat.

Kitimat union files court challenge for smelter’s SO2 emissions

Unifor 2301 has filed a judicial review in supreme court to challenge Rio Tinto Alcan's environmental permit for new smelter.

The Rio Tinto Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat.
Councillor Rob Goffinet faces the Unifor crowd outside the council chambers. He later opts to turn around rather than cross.

Union and town still divided after rally at Kitimat council meeting

Unifor 2300 members picketed outside the Kitimat Council chambers Monday night and presented to councillors during the meeting too.

Councillor Rob Goffinet faces the Unifor crowd outside the council chambers. He later opts to turn around rather than cross.
The Fire Department is using this back-up rental generator after their regular unit lost the ability to produce power during the recent snow storm.

Split opinion means fire department will have to sit with a rental generator for now

After the usual generator failed during the snow storm, the fire department is using a rental unit for the time being.

The Fire Department is using this back-up rental generator after their regular unit lost the ability to produce power during the recent snow storm.

Kitimat should anticipate two new hotels by year’s end

Two planned hotels in Kitimat will wrap up construction this year, one along Haisla Boulevard and another attached to CIty Centre Mall.