Local News

A house fire in the 2100 block of Redwood Street in the early hours Tuesday was quickly extinguished by the response of 18 fire fighters from three halls.

Rio Tinto Alcan became the latest company to plan a resumption of a project in northern B.C. shelved because of the global recession. The company said today it will spend $300 million for further construction in preparation for its $2.

An accident near Swan Lake closed Highway 2 on Tuesday. Dawson Creek RCMP said a detour was set up but warned motorists that wait times could be long and road conditions are "very slippery."

A new aboriginal studies course set to be offered at College of New Caledonia.

Once again, the brave and the bold will have a chance to kick off the new year in an exceptionally chilly way as the annual polar bear dip is set for January 1. Dippers are asked to show up at the Ness Lake Bible Camp by 2 p.m.

The RCMP reminds British Columbians that sudden offers of wealth are likely scams even when the RCMP logo is used to promote it.

A fatal accident occurred on Highway 16 west, near Jensen Rd., sometime Tuesday morning. It has been advised that the highway will be closed for at least three hours. The Citizen will pose updates as information becomes available.

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon has been endorsed by a pair of northern B.C. politicians. Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm, a backbencher, and federal Senator Richard Neufeld declared their support for Falcon today.

Three people died Tuesday in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 West near Jutland Road. The accident involved six occupants in the two vehicles.

Three people have been confirmed dead after an accident involving two vehicles on Highway 16 west, near Jensen Rd., at around 8:50 a.m. Tuesday morning.