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Work on the Haisla Bridge replacement project begins in this file photo from March, 2023. The District of Kitimat has postponed a Sept. 23 planned overnight closure of the new bridge to remove one of the old trusses to Sept. 30. (Associated Engineering photo)

Overnight closure of Kitimat’s Haisla Bridge delayed until Sept. 30

Next phase of truss removal still on schedule for Oct. 14

 

Ribbon cutting at the grant opening of the new Haisla Bridge Saturday June 17, 2023 (Hunter Wild/ Northern Sentinel).

New Haisla bridge opens

It’s official, The District of Kitimat will be closing the old Haisla…

 

Haisla Nation Chief Crystal Smith at a news conference in Vancouver speaking about the Cedar LNG project approval on March 14, 2023 (Jane Skrypnek).

B.C. approves LNG facility in Kitimat; to be majority owned by Haisla Nation

Cedar LNG expected to produce about 3 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas a year

Haisla Nation Chief Crystal Smith at a news conference in Vancouver speaking about the Cedar LNG project approval on March 14, 2023 (Jane Skrypnek).
Evidence found at Minette Bay proving that Haisla were actively gathering fish along the channels more than 1,800 years ago. (Photo from Haisla Nation website)

Ancient fish weirs in Minette Bay shine a light on Haisla’s past

Findings in Minette Bay show evidence that Haisla have occupied the area for more than 1,800 years

Evidence found at Minette Bay proving that Haisla were actively gathering fish along the channels more than 1,800 years ago. (Photo from Haisla Nation website)
Haisla gate attention board which requests only local traffic or persons conducting business on behalf of the community to go past this point (Haisla Nation Council photo)

Haisla Nation Council is moving to end the community checkpoint

Starting March 19th at noon, the community traffic checkpoint will conclude

Haisla gate attention board which requests only local traffic or persons conducting business on behalf of the community to go past this point (Haisla Nation Council photo)
Transport Canada considering sewage outfall application

Transport Canada considering sewage outfall application

Project calls for pipe, diffuser, on seabed floor

Transport Canada considering sewage outfall application
Haisla Nation Council and TSW sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Haisla Nation Council and TSW sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Preparing for an increase in social problems associated with large-scale development

Haisla Nation Council and TSW sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Haisla Nation Council appoints Stewart, Renwick

Haisla Nation Council appoints Stewart, Renwick

Two recently elected Haisla Nation councillors, Kevin Stewart and Arthur Renwick, have…

Haisla Nation Council appoints Stewart, Renwick
The Silja Festival. (Photo Walter Thorne)

Bridgemans returns to Kitimat

Joint Venture will help to stimulate growth opportunities

The Silja Festival. (Photo Walter Thorne)
Work begins on a new Haisla health centre

Work begins on a new Haisla health centre

It will include a telehealth room, a place for visiting physiotherapists and dentists

Work begins on a new Haisla health centre
Museum and Haisla Nation Council sign MOU

Museum and Haisla Nation Council sign MOU

MOU further strengthens the existing relationship

Museum and Haisla Nation Council sign MOU
Haisla Chief Councillor Crystal Smith.                                File photo

Coast GasLink is a path to reconciliation

Shannon McPhail’s op-ed diminishes an amazing achievement

  • Oct 20, 2018
Haisla Chief Councillor Crystal Smith.                                File photo
Haisla member Patrick Stewart is one of the crew working on the riperian project.

Riparian project addressing loss of fish breeding habitat

A sustainable forest helps restore salmon habitat

Haisla member Patrick Stewart is one of the crew working on the riperian project.
IT’S A GO! Canada LNG announces positive Final Investment Decision for Kitimat 

IT’S A GO! Canada LNG announces positive Final Investment Decision for Kitimat 

Watch the FID signing ceremony LIVE on Tuesday morning, 8 a.m. at Riverlodge

IT’S A GO! Canada LNG announces positive Final Investment Decision for Kitimat 
Standing up for LNG against the critics

Standing up for LNG against the critics

An open letter to Dr. Weaver

  • Mar 25, 2018
Standing up for LNG against the critics
There Haisla members voted into ANBT Hall of Fame

There Haisla members voted into ANBT Hall of Fame

The three were recognized for their induction during a dinner in Kitamaat Village

  • Mar 10, 2018
There Haisla members voted into ANBT Hall of Fame
Haisla swimmer wins regional award

Haisla swimmer wins regional award

Ethan Amos is one of only eight to win in the Northwest

Haisla swimmer wins regional award
Graylon Hall, 16, who is participating in the driver’s licence training program.                                 Photo supplied

Licence hopefulls will benefit from provincial funding

Another 14 participants will also have access to education upgrading courses

Graylon Hall, 16, who is participating in the driver’s licence training program.                                 Photo supplied
The students visit Kamloops.

Haisla students return from successful campus tour

“It provided a lot of value for them to see what life is like outside of our home in the northwest.”

  • Aug 19, 2017
The students visit Kamloops.