Contract let to build pathway to Old Skeena Bridge

A contractor has been chosen to build a proper pedestrian and cycling path from downtown Terrace to the Old Skeena Bridge. It's known as the Lakelse Gateway Connection Project. (Illustration courtesy the City of Terrace)
Start date has yet to be determined

Matthew and Kari Atkins have been paying $1,200 a month to treat Kari’s metastatic breast cancer for the last several months. (Submitted photo)

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Residents and community members gather to look at a tree that was destroyed during a major storm in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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A small plane had to make an emergency landing Sunday, May 22, at the Vernon Regional Airport. (File photo)

Plane makes emergency landing Sunday at Okanagan airport
John Korobanik is seen here on May 18 at the Nelson and District Community Complex during the launch of his book Visionary: The Ernie Gare Story. Photo: Tyler Harper

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Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane skates amongst hats thrown onto the ice after his hat-trick during second period NHL second round playoff hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Edmonton, Sunday, May 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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Brittaney is one of the many people who have contributed towards the successful completion of Section 4, located north of Prince George.

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