Clare Rayment/Kitimat Northern Sentinel photo

Clare Rayment/Kitimat Northern Sentinel photo

Good News, Kitimat!

Bringing some local good news to your week

Here are some good news stories from Northern Sentinel readers this week:

“Civeo Sitka Lodge has issued it’s protocol for COVID safeguard starting on January 3/2021. They are sure putting in lots of rules and regulations to protect their clients and staff. Job well done Civeo!!!”

— Ivan Ball

“A BIG THANKS to Brian and Brad, the best neighbours on Raley St.”

— Ted Hrynkiw

“From December 4 to 6, 2020, the Kitimat Community Development Centre shelter had to unexpectedly close for a few days. The two guests who were staying there needed somewhere to go, and The Chalet Motel graciously accepted to give the two guests a couple of warm rooms for three days, free of charge. Thank you once again to the staff and management of The Chalet Motel for their kind gesture.”

— Angela Cooke, BC Housing

Send your good news stories to newsroom@northernsentinel.com to spread some local good news through the community.


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