Margaret Speirs

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Terrace, B.C. council to allow raised headstone

Bylaw states headstones must be flat to allow easier maintenance of grounds

City of Terrace now has two rainbow crosswalks. This time in the vicinity of George Little Park downtown.

Now it’s two rainbow crosswalks in Terrace, B.C.

First one at city hall eroded over the winter due to weather, traffic

City of Terrace now has two rainbow crosswalks. This time in the vicinity of George Little Park downtown.
ZACK Bilash talks to Terrace city council april 24 along with other youth advisory committee members Nisha Nijjar and Quinn Coleman about the committee's priorities for 2017.

Better sidewalks, improved softball fields needed, youth tell Terrace city council

And one large organized activity could unify the community, youth add

ZACK Bilash talks to Terrace city council april 24 along with other youth advisory committee members Nisha Nijjar and Quinn Coleman about the committee's priorities for 2017.
Conservation Officer Scott Senkiw stands above an illegal garbage dumping spot just above Williams Creek. Garbage was strewn across the hillside and down into the creek, which is salmon habitat. It’s only one of many illegal dumping grounds in the area.

Illegal dump sites multiply in Terrace, B.C. area

People choosing to dump garbage instead of following new area waste management program.

Conservation Officer Scott Senkiw stands above an illegal garbage dumping spot just above Williams Creek. Garbage was strewn across the hillside and down into the creek, which is salmon habitat. It’s only one of many illegal dumping grounds in the area.
Uplands Elementary School Grade 6 student Owen Lees shows the size of the sun if the Earth were the size of a Timbit at city council's meeting last night.

Walk your dog to Jupiter right here in Terrace, B.C.

Elementary school students and local resident come up with unique way to illustrate the size of the solar system.

Uplands Elementary School Grade 6 student Owen Lees shows the size of the sun if the Earth were the size of a Timbit at city council's meeting last night.
JURY deliberations in Canada are kept secret.

Stephens jury decision reasons are kept private

The reasons the Terrace B.C. jury found him 'not guilty' of second degree murder may never be readily known.

JURY deliberations in Canada are kept secret.

Terrace, B.C. brewery wants to double customer limit

Sherwood Brewery also wants to add patio service at its location

TERRACE, BC courthouse.

Terrace, B.C. man found not guilty of second degree murder

Jury returns verdict this afternoon after three days of deliberations

TERRACE, BC courthouse.
POLICE tape around the Dobbie St. residence in Thornhill were one man was shot to death and a woman injured in Sept. 2013.

Jury in Terrace, B.C. murder trial resumes deliberations this morning

Man charged with second degree murder in 2013 shooting

POLICE tape around the Dobbie St. residence in Thornhill were one man was shot to death and a woman injured in Sept. 2013.
TERRACE paramedic Shauna McCully holding up a vial of nalaxone and syringe that paramedics use on people who have overdosed on opiates.

Terrace paramedics equipped to handle overdoses

Terrace firefighters, RCMP officers to soon have overdose kits as well

TERRACE paramedic Shauna McCully holding up a vial of nalaxone and syringe that paramedics use on people who have overdosed on opiates.
ARTIST'S illustration of an affordable housing project set to be built on city land on the southside leased to the Ksan Housing Society.

Terrace, B.C. affordable housing project one step closer

It will be three storeys and built on city-owned land on the southside

ARTIST'S illustration of an affordable housing project set to be built on city land on the southside leased to the Ksan Housing Society.
Cocaine trafficker receives 15 month jail sentence, convicted with two charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Cocaine trafficker to serve 15-months jail

Cocaine trafficker arrested for trafficking inside the Terrace B.C. courthouse was sentenced to 15 months in jail.

Cocaine trafficker receives 15 month jail sentence, convicted with two charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
TERRACE, B.C. COURTHOUSE

Terrace, B.C. senior citizen jailed for cocaine possession for the purpose of trafficking

Ellen New, 76, was involved in dial-a-dope operation

TERRACE, B.C. COURTHOUSE
One of two female firefighter applicants starts the obstacle course on the treadmill for three minutes in full gear.

Women can be firefighters alongside men

The Terrace B.C. Fire Department has one female firefighter, and she notes everyone offers valuable skills to the team.

One of two female firefighter applicants starts the obstacle course on the treadmill for three minutes in full gear.
CHRISTMAS is made brighter downtown each year as a business improvement association puts up lights. Here, lights are placed on the large tree in George Little Park right beside the library.

Terrace council paves way for business improvement levy

Affected businesses will have 30 days to respond to bylaw

CHRISTMAS is made brighter downtown each year as a business improvement association puts up lights. Here, lights are placed on the large tree in George Little Park right beside the library.
EXCAVATOR was used in Nov. 2014 to pull a truck from the Skeena River to shore as the search continued then for a missing man.

Man sentenced for lying to Terrace RCMP

Incident arose after man was washed away in the Skeena River

EXCAVATOR was used in Nov. 2014 to pull a truck from the Skeena River to shore as the search continued then for a missing man.
THE CITY of Terrace has tightened its no smoking regulations.

City of Terrace tightens its no smoking regulations

Smoking outside banned within six metres of doorways

THE CITY of Terrace has tightened its no smoking regulations.
COMMUNITY historian Yvonne Moen poses with a Canada 150 wall hanging. The commercially available hanging then had a border sewn by Alie Toop who also provided a backing. Several were produced to be displayed around town, including city hall.

Heritage Day highlights country and local area

Heritage Day is coming up and Terrace B.C. is making it a celebration about what it means to be Canadian for the country’s 150th birthday.

COMMUNITY historian Yvonne Moen poses with a Canada 150 wall hanging. The commercially available hanging then had a border sewn by Alie Toop who also provided a backing. Several were produced to be displayed around town, including city hall.
TERRACE and area Rotary clubs nearing splash park project goal.

Rotary clubs close in on Terrace, B.C. splash park goal

The goal is to finish the project by the May long weekend

TERRACE and area Rotary clubs nearing splash park project goal.
JAMES Giles received an award Feb. 14, 2017 from mayor Carol Leclerc on behalf of the City of Terrace for pulling a family from their burning McRae Crescent home last October.

Man who rescues Terrace, B.C. family from fire receives award

James Giles responded after seeing 20-foot high flames coming out of the roof of the neighbour's house across the street.

JAMES Giles received an award Feb. 14, 2017 from mayor Carol Leclerc on behalf of the City of Terrace for pulling a family from their burning McRae Crescent home last October.