Friday, November 2, 2018

Emergency Service Files: November 2018











Our Archive of items for the month of October, from the files of law enforcement and other emergency responders in Northwestern British Columbia.


From the North Coast Review

Tsunami Risk being evaluated as 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Anchorage
Senate report calls for Coast Guard to stand alone with focus on Search and Rescue funding
Collision on Highway 16 west of Terrace claims life of American man
Counter Attack program to launch across British Columbia this weekend
Wednesday's afternoon alerts, put Province's Emergency Alert System to the test
Terrace RCMP seek assistance of the public in Fatal Hit and Run
Canadian Coast Guard to increase radar coverage for areas off North Coast and Haida Gwaii
Winter safety for pedestrians and motorists on the mind of local Mounties
Fire Inspection duties among the tasks for Prince Rupert's Fire Chief for a day 
Tsunami preparedness the theme for the day, as BC observes World Tsunami Awareness Day
Still high on the Crime Stats rankings; Improvement being found for Prince Rupert in annual Maclean's National Crime Review
Highway 16 remains reduced to one lane, alternating travel near Shames Mountain


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Prince Rupert/Port Edward/Haida Gwaii/North Coast

November 30 -- Alaska tsunami warning cancelled
November 30 -- Quake in Alaska puts Rupert on Notice
November 28 -- Did you get the emergency alert on your phone?
November 28 -- Did you get the alert?
November 28 -- New land guardian hired to protect Haida Gwaii
November 28 -- Fun day at the Fire Department
November 23 -- Gunshot fired in Masset
November 16 -- New radar installations will fill gaps in coverage along Central and North Coast
November 15 -- Port post office delivers a thank you to first responders
November 15 -- New Coast Guard radar boosts marine traffic monitoring off BC coast
November 13 -- Trailer comes off its hitch on McBride
November 8 -- RCMP, ICBC give out free reflectors in Prince Rupert
November 8 -- RCMP and ICBC hand out free reflectors on Third Avenue
November 7 -- BC woman pushes for better cell coverage along Highway 16 after narrow escape from rock slide
November 7 -- Get Your Free Safety reflectors (RCMP statement)
November 6 -- New Conservation officers settling into postings
November 6 -- Crews to stabilize rock slide site west of Terrace, Traffic still down to one lane
November 5 -- Highway 16 rock slide still causing delays for drivers west of Terrace
November 4 -- Vehicle extricated from rock slide on Highway 16, occupants unhurt

Terrace/Kitimat


November 29 -- Police and volunteers looking for unlocked vehicles this weekend (RCMP statement)
November 29 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (November 19-25)
November 29 -- Crash west of Terrace kills U.S. resident
November 29 -- American Man Killed in Highway Crash West of Terrace
November 29 -- 75 year old U.S. man killed in Highway 16 crash between  Terrace, Prince Rupert
November 29 -- One person killed in Highway 16 crash between Terrace, Prince Rupert
November 28 -- Alert Ready Emergency Notification System Test at 1:55 PM today
November 28 -- Emergency alert system tested for second time in B.C.
November 27 -- New Conservation Officer settling in   
November 26 -- Terrace SAR Team Rescues Injured Snowmobiler
November 26 -- Snowmobiler rescued  (video)
November 26 -- Man rescued from Terrace area mountain after snowmobile injury
November 24 -- Cops get hosed in hockey challenge
November 23 -- Cameron Kerr remembered by former team mates
November 23 -- Guns and Hoses photo contest winners
November 23 -- Nisga'a committee awarded for response to violence against women
November 22 -- Terrace comes together to remember Cameron Kerr
November 22 -- RCMP remaining tight lipped on details regarding fatal Terrace hit and run
November 21 -- Lower mainland suspect identified in fatal northern BC hit and run
November 21 -- RCMP have one in custody related to Hit and Run death near Terrace (video)
November 21 -- One person in custody for Terrace hit and run fatality
November 21 -- RCMP say suspect vehicles in Terrace Fatal Hit and run located on Haida Gwaii
November 21 -- Police identify seven individuals believed to be involved in fatal Terrace hit and run
November 21 -- Police question 7 people potentially linked to fatal hit and run
November 20 -- Terrace Hit and Run update (video)
November 20 -- Family of Cameron Kerr plead for driver to come forward
November 20 -- Tips pour in regarding Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Near Terrace
November 20 -- RCMP release identity of victim of fatal hit and run west of Terrace on Sunday
November 20 -- Terrace RCMP looking for Ford 350 pickup in fatal hit and run
November 20 -- RCMP release more information regarding Terrace hit and run
November 20 -- Terrace Hit and Run Update (RCMP Statement)
November 19 -- Terrace Man Killed in Suspected Hit and Run Crash
November 19 -- Terrace RCMP seek witnesses to fatal hit and run
November 19 -- RCMP Seeking Witnesses to fatal hit and run west of Terrace on Sunday
November 19 -- Police seek witnesses to hit and run pedestrian fatality (RCMP Statement)
November 17 -- Chemical incident forces evacuation of Kitimat pool and arena
November 16 -- Kitimat Pool and Arena evacuated due to wrong mix of chemicals
November 15 -- Donation bin closed after vandalism, theft
November 15 -- 90's Terrace killer transferred to light security
November 15 -- Terrace welcomes new RCMP commander from Prince George
November 14 -- Terrace RCMP welcome new Officer in Charge
November 14 -- Union president warns of firefighter shortage
November 7 -- Police respond to a B and E with weapons on site
November 6 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (October 29-November 4)
November 6 -- Thornhill B and E (video)
November 6 -- Two pedestrians hit by vehicles last Friday
November 6 -- RCMP in Terrace thwart drunken break-in
November 2 -- Stewart RCMP Search for Family Members in Historic Missing person file
November 2 -- Stewart RCMP revive investigation into 40 year old missing person case
November 2 -- Family members sought in historical missing person file (RCMP statement)
November 2 -- Seven Terrace residents receive Bravery Award from Royal Canadian Humans Association
November 2 -- Terrace police and fire fighters face-off for fundraising (RCMP statement)
November 1 -- Terrace Guns and Hoses Game (video)
November 1 -- Terrace RCMP and Fire fighters drop puck for 10th annual hockey game
November 1 -- Five Terrace heroes recognized for avalanche rescue


Bulkley Valley and elsewhere

November 28 -- Don't be alarmed if you get an emergency alert
November 26 -- Smithers RCMP not currently using THC testing device
November 21 -- Arrest warrant for Houston youth remains outstanding 10 days later
November 21 -- Break and enter cases in Lakes District leave residents unharmed but wary
November 14 -- CN signal boxes shot
November 14 -- Convicted man still not sentenced
November 9 -- Smithers Fire and Rescue recognized nationally for fundraising efforts
November 8 -- Smithers Fire Department wins three awards for Muscular Dystrophy Fundraising
November 8 -- Grassy Plains Store fire (video)
November 8 -- Fire Destroys Grassy Plains Country store
November 8 -- General store that acted as haven during BC wildfires burns down (audio)
November 8 -- Smithers Fire Rescue Honoured by Muscular Dystrophy
November 8 -- Fire Destroys Grassy Plains County Store
November 7 -- RCMP locate the family of a man still missing after 41 years
November 7 -- Fire destroys Grassy Plains Store
November 7 -- Car accident puts one person in Hospital and over 1700 without power
November 7 -- Late night Telkwa car crash causes power outage for over 1800 people
November 6 -- Houston youth fails to appear in court again in relation to pre-grad party altercations
November 6 -- Stewart RCMP find family in connection with missing persons case
November 2 -- Police searching for family of Smithers man missing since 1977


Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska

November 27 -- Trial date set for wrongful death suit against Petersburg borough
November 22 -- Law enforcement graduates headed for posts across Alaska
November 21 -- Man charged with possession of child porn
November 19 -- No injuries in morning boat fire
November 8 -- City of Wrangell is preparing in case of mass shooting
November 6 -- Sitka Police whistleblower suit set for trial in September 2019
November 1 -- Proposed distillery would go in vacant fire hall

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