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Emergency Support Services volunteers Debby Shaw and Elysia Fox were some of the volunteers here who helped wildfire evacuees who came to Terrace in July.

Emergency support volunteers receive help

A bit of assistance will enable them to continue their work when needed

Emergency Support Services volunteers Debby Shaw and Elysia Fox were some of the volunteers here who helped wildfire evacuees who came to Terrace in July.
Grizzly seen in backyard at Copper River Estates Aug. 21. Conservation officers aren’t positive but they think it’s the same one they had to destroy Aug. 23.

Grizzly destroyed in campground

Conservation officers had no choice but to put down the fearless, garbage eating bear

Grizzly seen in backyard at Copper River Estates Aug. 21. Conservation officers aren’t positive but they think it’s the same one they had to destroy Aug. 23.
Elected Liberal MP Ellis Ross collected the most financial contributions in last May’s election, at 97,564.71, compared to NDP Bruce Bidgood 66,500. Merv Richie from the LAW party is late reporting. In photo L-R are Bidgood, Richie, and Ross.

Skeena region polical parties report election expenses

Liberal Ellis Ross received $97,564.71, NDP Bruce Bidgood $66,500, and Merv Richie is late reporting

Elected Liberal MP Ellis Ross collected the most financial contributions in last May’s election, at 97,564.71, compared to NDP Bruce Bidgood 66,500. Merv Richie from the LAW party is late reporting. In photo L-R are Bidgood, Richie, and Ross.
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Sports anglers ignorant over First Nations fishing request

Thorkelson says recreational anglers on Skeena should count themselves lucky

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Salvation Army to celebrate first-ever expansion in Terrace

The Salvation Army has a busy weekend ahead with a grand opening at their current location and then moving part of their ministry to a new location.

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Terrace in top 20 of cities with highest crime rate

Out of the 305 communities with more than 10,000 population for 2016, Terrace ranks 19th.

There have been numerous reports of this grizzly being spotted around the Meadowbrook area (Amanda Cochrane File)

Grizzly seen in Thornhill area believed to be passing through

Conservation office is keeping an eye on sow and cubs sighted near Krumm Road

There have been numerous reports of this grizzly being spotted around the Meadowbrook area (Amanda Cochrane File)
Emergency Support Services volunteers Michelle Turner and Eric Valdez are ready to help out wildfire evacuees July 22 who have come to Terrace. Contributed photo

Terrace Emergency Support Services team helping wildfire evacuees

Volunteers helped out in Prince George and are working with evacuees who have come to town

Emergency Support Services volunteers Michelle Turner and Eric Valdez are ready to help out wildfire evacuees July 22 who have come to Terrace. Contributed photo
BC Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau is visiting the northwest to talk to government officals and others to learn more about the area.

Visiting Green Party MLA eager to work on important issues

Government should be of service to the people, says Sonia Furstenau.

BC Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau is visiting the northwest to talk to government officals and others to learn more about the area.
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Terrace, Thornhill ready to help combat B.C. wildfires

Several trucks and crew members are ready to go if called out

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The city will soon have a dual viewer like this one when city administration decides where to place it. One is for people to look through while standing and the second one is nore accessible for people in wheelchairs and children.

A closeup look at spectacular views coming soon

Focusing in on the sights in and around the city will be possible with gift of a dual viewer

The city will soon have a dual viewer like this one when city administration decides where to place it. One is for people to look through while standing and the second one is nore accessible for people in wheelchairs and children.
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Terrace Salvation Army one step closer to new place of worship

Terrace city council gave bylaw blessing last night

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Terrace city council pays its taxes

CITY council's home values and municipal taxes have dropped for the most part but two councillors have slightly higher taxes even though only one councillor's home has risen in value.

David Hansen, community organizer of Kermode Friendship Society, leads a smudge ceremony at the society’s sod turning blessing ceremony for its new daycare and office building.

Aboriginal daycare construction begins with a blessing

Kermode Friendship Society's long-awaited daycare will welcome aboriginal and non-aboriginal children

David Hansen, community organizer of Kermode Friendship Society, leads a smudge ceremony at the society’s sod turning blessing ceremony for its new daycare and office building.

Terrace, B.C. Salvation Army finds new church home

And it's a building that has already served as a church

Youth sentenced for manslaughter in Terrace, B.C. shooting death

Shooting of 15-year-old boy happened in 2015

Police briefs

Terrace RCMP responded to approximately 193 calls for service from May 25-29.

Terrace parking study recommends increased enforcement

Downtown parking study highlights more recommended changes

Next steps taken to determine Thornhill future

But make up of crucial guiding committee becomes an issue

Cold reception expected for Terrace welcome sign pitch

Regional district director opposes Terrace sign within Thornhill