Gerry Leibel

Photo Christian Sprogoe

Rio Tinto named top Canadian employer for young people

Also recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2019

Photo Christian Sprogoe
Holly Thomopoulos assists Paul Engen with a query. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

District of Kitimat extends office hours

Increased industrial activity warrants extra time

Holly Thomopoulos assists Paul Engen with a query. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
Lack of skilled workers threatens growth in the north

Lack of skilled workers threatens growth in the north

Shortage calls for government intervention, innovation

Lack of skilled workers threatens growth in the north
Gillian and Felix Mullens prefer more conventional means of getting around - towing a wooden toboggan. (Photo Wanda Ouwehand)

-12 weather no deterrent for sledders

43 participants make their way to the top of Clague Mountain

Gillian and Felix Mullens prefer more conventional means of getting around - towing a wooden toboggan. (Photo Wanda Ouwehand)
Canada’s Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton attends a business luncheon in Montreal, Wednesday, November 16, 2016. MacNaughton says he believes NAFTA negotiators can reach an agreement in principle by the end of March. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

Unifor views end of tariffs statement with caution

Canada's ambassador to the United States showing certainty in the tariff issue

Canada’s Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton attends a business luncheon in Montreal, Wednesday, November 16, 2016. MacNaughton says he believes NAFTA negotiators can reach an agreement in principle by the end of March. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
UPDATED: Rio Tinto BC Works shuts down its helipad

UPDATED: Rio Tinto BC Works shuts down its helipad

BC Emergency Health Services says flights in and out of Kitimat still possible

UPDATED: Rio Tinto BC Works shuts down its helipad
Saga Monal

Ships currently in the Port of Kitimat

The Northern Sentinel is reviving the ships in port feature that ran for many years in the newspaper.

Saga Monal
We know about the smoke

We know about the smoke

Kitimat fire chief Trent Bossence

We know about the smoke
Introducing Luke McMasters

Introducing Luke McMasters

He's perfected his own unique blend of contemporary blue-eyed soul

Introducing Luke McMasters
Kitimat RCMP crime statistics

Kitimat RCMP crime statistics

January 2019

Kitimat RCMP crime statistics
Pacific Traverse Energy will shorten the route to Asia for propane by 15 days. (Image supplied)

Pacific Traverse Energy to start community engagement

The company will reach out to key stakeholders

Pacific Traverse Energy will shorten the route to Asia for propane by 15 days. (Image supplied)
Indigenous health care still falling behind despite improvements

Indigenous health care still falling behind despite improvements

We want to move from a sickness to a wellness perspective, from weaknesses to strengths

Indigenous health care still falling behind despite improvements
Small notebook, big impact

Small notebook, big impact

What a great way to support our community

Small notebook, big impact
This photo of Iris Striker speaks volumes. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

Speak up! says MEMSS student

Iris wins her first gold medal in 10 years

This photo of Iris Striker speaks volumes. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
Patrice Brisebois. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Don’t miss out on the Montreal Canadiens fun

Proceeds raised will go towards Kitimat's C.O.R.E.Y Society

Patrice Brisebois. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)
The Kitimat Winterhawks Pee Wee House team. (Photo supplied)

Pure guts and determination earns Pee Wee team third place

They focused on teamwork, respect and basic hockey ethics.

The Kitimat Winterhawks Pee Wee House team. (Photo supplied)
(Image Rio Tinto B.C. Works)

Rio Tinto BC Works awarded international certification

All of Rio Tinto's aluminium operations in Canada are now ASI certified

(Image Rio Tinto B.C. Works)
Leah McConnell chases after a runaway robot. (Photo supplied)

The robots are coming!

"Students race to our club to work on their robot." - teacher

Leah McConnell chases after a runaway robot. (Photo supplied)
Leslie and Brandon Highton and their daughter Liv Marlene popped into the Northern Sentinel offices to collect their prizes. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

Want to show off that beautiful bouncing baby?

We will be publishing our Beautiful Babies feature again!

Leslie and Brandon Highton and their daughter Liv Marlene popped into the Northern Sentinel offices to collect their prizes. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
Terry Runions and Marianne Hemmy (centre) with the cheque received from Kitimat Firefighters Association's Brad Bemis and Sam Froom. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

Firefighters raise $5,000 for Snow Buddies

The program has over 60 clients this year

Terry Runions and Marianne Hemmy (centre) with the cheque received from Kitimat Firefighters Association's Brad Bemis and Sam Froom. (Photo Gerry Leibel)