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Evacuation alert for Laidman lake wildfire rescinded

Evacuation alert for Laidman lake wildfire rescinded

Wildfire discovered on July 19 being held after scorching over 5000 hectares
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Prince George to host northern mental health, addictions symposium

Prince George to host northern mental health, addictions symposium

The North Central Local Government Association will be hosting a mental health and addictions symposium in Prince George in November.
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LNG Canada awaits refrigerant shipment ahead of startup procedures

LNG Canada awaits refrigerant shipment ahead of startup procedures

LNG Canada's shipment of refrigerants has arrived in Prince Rupert and is awaiting transport to Kitimat. This marks a significant milestone in the commissioning and startup of its liquefied natural gas export facility.
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Ten years on, Kitimat family still seeks closure in missing person case

Ten years on, Kitimat family still seeks closure in missing person case

RCMP renews request for public assistance with Noel Yassinsky’s disappearance
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Kitimat wildfire "under control" as crews continue to monitor area

Kitimat wildfire "under control" as crews continue to monitor area

The BC Wildfire Service has confirmed that the blaze, which burned through 2.2 hectares of land on the northeast edge of Kitimat since August 17, is now “out.
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Former Bulkey Valley MLA, RCMP officer dies at 82

Former Bulkey Valley MLA, RCMP officer dies at 82

Dennis MacKay, who represented the region in Victoria from 2001 to 2009 died on Aug. 14
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More seniors housing coming to Smithers

More seniors housing coming to Smithers

A new long-term care home will be built which will bring 160 new publicly-funded beds to the community
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Filmmaker Josias Tschanz documents Burns Lake's 2018 wildfire in 'The Fire In Our Hearts'

Filmmaker Josias Tschanz documents Burns Lake's 2018 wildfire in 'The Fire In Our Hearts'

Tschanz spent his teenage years in Burns Lake and discusses growing up in the community and returning to film there
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Witset remains under alert as two wildfires evolve

Witset remains under alert as two wildfires evolve

Minimal growth observed, wildfire service responds from air and on the ground
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Wildfire crews hold Kitimat blaze

Wildfire crews hold Kitimat blaze

Crews continue to fight the wildfire just northeast of Kitimat today. Eleven firefighters are currently on the ground, supported by the Kitimat Fire Department and the Haisla Nation Volunteer Fire Department.
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