Skeena river

A close-up of vibrant sockeye salmon swimming in clear waters. (Oregon State University, via Wikimedia Commons)

Sockeye salmon daily limit reduced in select Skeena River areas until mid-September

Fisheries and Oceans Canada scales back daily catch after a brief increase in late July

 

A close-up of vibrant sockeye salmon swimming in clear waters. (Oregon State University, via Wikimedia Commons)

Sockeye salmon daily limit reduced in select Skeena River areas until mid-September

Fisheries and Oceans Canada scales back daily catch after a brief increase in late July

 

The Usk Ferry on the Skeena River is currently out of service due to low water levels. (B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure photo)

Usk Ferry near Terrace suspends service due to low Skeena River levels

Travellers advised to use Usk Cable Car, as low water levels disrupt crossing near Terrace

 

The Tyee Test Fishery is warning that Steelhead stocks in the Skeena River are very low this year. (Black Press Media file photo)

Skeena River steelhead numbers reach alarming low

Predicted steelhead numbers hit near-record low, sparking concern among anglers and conservationists

The Tyee Test Fishery is warning that Steelhead stocks in the Skeena River are very low this year. (Black Press Media file photo)
Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)

Flood warning downgraded in B.C.’s Skeena Region as river levels start to recede

The B.C. River Forecast Centre says ‘rivers in the region remain vulnerable’

Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)
Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)

Flood warning downgraded in B.C.’s Skeena Region, as river levels start to recede

The B.C. River Forecast Centre says ‘rivers in the region remain vulnerable’

Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)
Toboggan Hatchery Manager Kris Bulloch. With support and guidance from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Skeena River Salmon Enhancement Program, the Toboggan Creek Salmon & Steelhead Enhancement Society is restoring the hatchery.

Hatchery modernization supports wild salmon stocks in Skeena watershed

Upgrades will enhance ability to raise Coho and Chinook fry at Northwest BC facility

  • Jun 28, 2021
Toboggan Hatchery Manager Kris Bulloch. With support and guidance from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Skeena River Salmon Enhancement Program, the Toboggan Creek Salmon & Steelhead Enhancement Society is restoring the hatchery.
Gitxsan Nation extends fishing ban for non-Indigenous permit holders indefinitely . (Photo courtesy, Travis Murphy)

Gitxsan Nation extends ban for non-Indigenous fishing permit holders across their territory

The move comes after the province backed away from ongoing discussions with Gitxsan chiefs and DFO

Gitxsan Nation extends fishing ban for non-Indigenous permit holders indefinitely . (Photo courtesy, Travis Murphy)
Kleanza Creek Provincial Park is an excellent destination near Terrace, B.C., with hiking, swimming, wildlife viewing and more. (Matthew Ippel/Black Press Media file photo)

Kleanza Creek: This park is golden, really

Once a placer mine operation, the area is great for swimming and hiking, and much, much more

Kleanza Creek Provincial Park is an excellent destination near Terrace, B.C., with hiking, swimming, wildlife viewing and more. (Matthew Ippel/Black Press Media file photo)
SkeenaWild launches Responsible Development initiative project to help bridge discussions

SkeenaWild launches Responsible Development initiative project to help bridge discussions

As industry grows in region, the organization releases detailed reports on environmental impacts

SkeenaWild launches Responsible Development initiative project to help bridge discussions
Skeena River, salmon sign. (Jackie Lieuwen photo)

Prince Rupert Port Authority announces $161K and first projects in new Skeena River salmon program

Gitanyow, Gitxsan and Lax Kw’alaams projects among recipients

Skeena River, salmon sign. (Jackie Lieuwen photo)
Brittany Gervais/Terrace Standard Kitimat comedian Danny Nunes as ‘Dan the Bear.’

‘Bear with me’: Kitimat comedian dressed in bear costume running as independent for Skeena-Bulkley Valley

Four other candidates have signed Danny Nunes’ nomination papers

Brittany Gervais/Terrace Standard Kitimat comedian Danny Nunes as ‘Dan the Bear.’
MP Olaf Hanson delivered an address at the opening of the Skeena River Highway at Terrace on Sept. 4, 1944 before the ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. In attendance were government officials, who came up from Vancouver, American officials and residents from Prince Rupert all the way to Quesnel. (photo courtesy of the Prince Rupert City and Regional Archives).

Denis Garon remembers winding journey along Skeena Highway for 75th anniversary

Labour Day 1944, a ribbon was cut marking the opening of the highway from Prince Rupert to Terrace

MP Olaf Hanson delivered an address at the opening of the Skeena River Highway at Terrace on Sept. 4, 1944 before the ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. In attendance were government officials, who came up from Vancouver, American officials and residents from Prince Rupert all the way to Quesnel. (photo courtesy of the Prince Rupert City and Regional Archives).
WWII’s influence on the Skeena River Highway construction

WWII’s influence on the Skeena River Highway construction

How the Skeena went from road of war to road of beauty

WWII’s influence on the Skeena River Highway construction
The Prince Rupert Port Authority announced today that they are committing to invest $1 million in the Skeena River Salmon. (Black Press file)

Prince Rupert port announces $1M for Skeena River salmon

Community Investment Fund will support innovative pilot projects that increase salmon stock

  • Jan 8, 2019
The Prince Rupert Port Authority announced today that they are committing to invest $1 million in the Skeena River Salmon. (Black Press file)
Shannon Lough photo

DFO increases recreational catch of marine-area chinook

Still no chinook openings anticipated for Skeena River

Shannon Lough photo
DFO announces there will be no recreational fishing for chinook on the Skeena and Nass Rivers until further notice. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

Salmon closures a devastating blow to businesses

DFO director says an announcement on restrictions for salmon in marine areas expected early June

DFO announces there will be no recreational fishing for chinook on the Skeena and Nass Rivers until further notice. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
DFO announces there will be no recreational fishing for chinook on the Skeena and Nass Rivers until further notice. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

Sweeping salmon closures for recreational fishing

Zero retention of chinook on Skeena River and Nass River effective immediately for sport fishers

DFO announces there will be no recreational fishing for chinook on the Skeena and Nass Rivers until further notice. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
Joseph Jack photo Rick Wells (left) and Ed Spencer from Cold Lake Alberta show off their freshly caught halibut. The Skeena River salmon fishing closure has had little negative effect on the Prince Rupert charter fishing industry.

Skeena River fishing closure benefits Prince Rupert Tourism

Dark cloud has thin silver lining

  • Jul 6, 2017
Joseph Jack photo Rick Wells (left) and Ed Spencer from Cold Lake Alberta show off their freshly caught halibut. The Skeena River salmon fishing closure has had little negative effect on the Prince Rupert charter fishing industry.