News

There were lots of smiles at Kitimat Valley Institute last Wednesday afternoon, especially on the faces of the representatives of the companies that had just landed a couple of lucrative contracts.

A Former MLA and MP for the area has passed away.

While Lorna Jefferis’ primary focus is on nursing issues and programs at the Northern Health Authority’s Northwestern area hospitals, she recognises that nursing and surgery go hand-in-glove.

Skeena MLA Robin Austin has decided who he’ll be backing in the NDP leadership race.

LNG Partners LLC, the outfit that has been contemplating an LNG export facility here for a couple of years, has now signalled it is ready to go for it.

Rio Tinto Alcan VP Paul Henning is not thrilled with city council’s tax apportionment decision, but he’s philosophical.

Kitimat appears to be a popular place.

Health issues have forced Kitamaat chief councillor Dolores Pollard to step aside from her duties.

City council has finally finalised its 2011 budget.

Kitimat RCMP have recovered a ring that may have been stolen from a residence/person or been lost sometime during last Summer/Fall.