Tag: Kitimat

Terrace and Kitimat are under a “considerable” avalanche warning as storm snow builds, increasing the risk of dangerous and potentially destructive avalanches across the region.

Family and police are asking for help to locate 14-year-old Abbriella Guthrie, last seen April 11 in Kitimat, who may now be in the Terrace area.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has approved a 6.65 per cent tax increase for 2026 as part of its new five-year financial plan, with impacts varying across Terrace, Kitimat and surrounding rural areas.

BC Hydro plans to move worker camp infrastructure north as construction of the North Coast Transmission Line begins, bringing potential economic impacts to Terrace, Kitimat and surrounding communities.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Terrace and Kitimat, with up to 25 cm of snow possible and rapidly changing travel conditions expected through the day.

Strong winds caused widespread power outages across Terrace and Kitimat over the weekend, with BC Hydro reporting trees falling onto power lines as crews worked to restore electricity.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is moving ahead with a new policy that would introduce tiered landfill surcharges for major waste producers, as rising industrial waste volumes put pressure on regional solid waste facilities.

Heavy flurries are expected to impact Terrace and Kitimat through Friday afternoon, with sudden reductions in visibility possible during intense bursts. Environment Canada is warning travellers to prepare for rapidly changing conditions on Highways 16 and 37.