Emergency Service Files: November 2021

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



From the North Coast Review


Investigation into practices of commercial salmon harvester brings heavy fine, prohibition from fishing
Emergency Service supports the focus for two new Job opportunities with the City of Prince Rupert 
Wednesday Windstorm made for busy hours for City's Emergency Responders

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP calls for review of RCMP conduct on Wet'suwet'en

 territory 
District of Port Edward looks to add to the roster of Volunteer Fire Department
RCMP seek assistance in locating person wanted on warrant file in the community

Prince Rupert Firefigherts move to higher level of pre hospital care for residents
City notes of some communication issued for 911 on cellular networks
Queen Charlotte RCMP make arrest on Break and Enter file, seek Wanted Man
Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue gain refresher training on Incident Scene Management
Prince Rupert RCMP alert residents to phone service issues on non-emergency calls
MLA Rice delivers salute to SAR workers in south and on North Coast
Prince Rupert RCMP seek help in case files from 2019-2021
Community Safety built on a Foundation of Community Funding
Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue show off new command post vehicle
Your chance to track the days of the week with the RCMP of the Northwest and Ned'sWish Calendars

Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue members gain additional training through Pembina program
Prince Rupert RCMP issue call for assistance of the public on a new missing person file 

Prince Rupert RCMP call on public for help in locating male on range of outstanding warrants 

Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue's new Mobile Unit set for unveiling this weekend

Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue have training and tools to work with on new Autism initiative
Prince Rupert RCMP request assistance in locating male wanted on warrants from 201 and 2022
Extensive Weekend search around Prince Rupert area turns up No Trace of Missing Michael Kitchener
Medical refreshers and equipment testing makes for ongoing training for Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue

Movember Momentum and rivalry builds in Prince Rupert

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Prince Rupert/Port Edward/Haida Gwaii/North Coast



Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue Facebook Page

Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment website

Prince Rupert RCMP Facebook Page

Prince Rupert Online Crime Reporting program link

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

November 25 -- Prince Rupert RCMP seeking woman wanted on assault charges 

November 25 -- Prince Rupert RCMP request assistance in locating woman

November 24 -- Wanted: Cheryl Ann Miller  (RCMP statement)

November 22 -- Wanted 33 year old woman located  (RCMP statement)

November 18 -- Queen Charlotte RCMP seeking wanted man

November 18 -- Widespread phone service issues may cause a delay (RCMP statement)

November 17 -- Wanted - HaidaGwaii-- Troy Edinger-Moody (RCMP statement)

November 17 -- Wanted Wednesday: Brigite Carolann Wilson

November 17 -- Surrey RCMP could head north as City launches municipal police force

November 17 -- Surrey RCMP officers could fill northern BC vacancies

November 16 -- Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue unveils new mobile command centre at community event

November 16 -- Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue unveil new mobile command centre

November 16 -- RCMP say more locally-focused cultural awareness programs could improve Indigenous Relations 

November 15 -- New Prince Rupert Ground SAR Mobile command centre now operational

November 15 -- Two people arrested in connection with break, enter and theft (RCMP statement)

November 12 -- First responders squinting to see house number in Prince Rupert (audio)

November 11 -- Wanted/Missing 38 year old man located (RCMP statement)

November 10 -- Ned's Wish Calendars -- Supporting Heroes with Paws (RCMP statement)

November 10 -- Wanted Wednesday -- Kyle Thomas Howden

November 10 -- Prince Rupert seek Wanted man

November 10 -- Prince Rupert Emergency Crews inviting residents to attend Sirens and Safety event

November 10 -- Wanted: Kyle Thomas Howden 

November 5 -- Prince Rupert Fire Rescue receives autism training

November 5 -- First Responder shortage on Haida Gwaii (audio)

November 4 -- RCMP looking for Garrett Arthur Patrick Robinson

November 4 -- Prince Rupert RCMP accept  'state' challenge from fire rescue

November 4 -- Prince Rupert RCMP searching for wanted man

November 3 -- Wanted Wednesday - Gerald James Michael Morrison

November 2 -- Michael Kitchener update (video) 

November 2 -- Tanker stranded adrift off Haida Gwaii coast now in tow

November 2 -- Prince Rupert Fire Rescue issue Movember challenge to RCMP

Terrace/Kitimat/Nass Valley

Terrace RCMP Detachment websites

Kitimat RCMP Detachment website

Terrace RCMP Twitter feed

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

November 30 -- Commercial Salmon harvester fined nearly $89,000 for Fisheries Act violations

November 30 -- Apartment Fire in Kitimat leads to overnight evacuation 

November 30 -- Routine fisheries inspection from 2017 leads to nearly $90,000 in fines 

November 30 -- Man handed almost 90K in penalties after pleading guilty to 12 counts under the Fisheries Act

November 30 -- Nearly $90 grand in penalties and fishing prohibition issued to salmon harvester

November 29 -- Kitimat Fire Department responds to Banyay apartment fire

November 29 -- Kitimat RCMP running Cram a Cruiser event

November 27 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (November 19-24) 

November 27 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (November 11-17)

November 25 -- Terrace announces New RCMP officer in Charge

November 25 -- Terrace names new RCMP detachment commander

November 23 -- Flood Safety and preparations (video)

November 22 -- Kitimat RCMP searching for man allegedly dressed in a police-like uniform

November 22 -- RCMP responding to single vehicle collision on Highway 37 halfway between Terrace and Kitimat

November 22 -- Kitimat RCMP on the look out for possible impersonator

November 19 -- Kitimat RCMP look for information on man dressed in police like uniform (RCMP Statement)

November 19 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (November 6-10)

November 18 -- Kitimat RCMP look to introduce new program aimed at increasing safety for vulnerable people

November 17 -- Surrey RCMP could head north as City launches municipal police force

November 17 -- Surrey RCMP officers could fill northern BC vacancies

November 16 -- RCMP say more locally-focused cultural awareness programs could improve Indigenous Relations

November 15 -- New Mobile Command Centre vehicle for Prince Rupert (video)

November 15 -- Terrace Search and Rescue called upon to rescue overconfident truck

November 15 -- RCMP back with its annual Cram-A-Cruiser event

November 15 -- Help Terrace RCMP Cram a Cruiser (RCMP Statement)

November 13 -- Terrace residents face tax hikes in future years

November 12 -- Terrace Search and Rescue recovers stranded driver from Sleeping Beauty Mountain

November 12 -- Theft from motor vehicle  (RCMP statement)

November 10 -- Ned's Wish Calendars -- Supporting Heroes with Paws (RCMP statement)

November 9 -- Trapped in lawlessness: Iskut band's 20 year fight for an RCMP detachment escalates 

November 9 -- Kitimaat Village Fire deemed suspicious 

November 9 -- Police say fire at house in Kitamaat Village is 'suspicious in nature' 

November 8 -- Hazardous Firework use in Kitimat leads to RCMP reminder

November 8 -- RCMP investigating a suspicious fire in Kitamaat Village 

November 5 -- Terrace one of the worst locations for railway trespassing deaths, injury in northern BC

November 4 -- Terrace RCMP continuing search for missing man, seek public help

November 3 -- Terrace RCMP continue to seek help to locate missing man

November 2 -- Missing Person - Rory Jantz  (RCMP statement)

November 2 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (October 22-28)

November 1 -- Witnesses report accident near Kleanza Bridge

November 1 -- Terrace to get new Deputy Sheriff 

November 1 -- The basics of transferring ownership of a used vehicle (RCMP statement)

Bulkley Valley/Lakes District 

Smithers RCMP Detachment website

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

November 30 -- Two arrested for blocking pipeline (video) 

November 30 -- Two more arrested near Houston for blocking construction of Coastal GasLink Pipeline

November 30 -- Drugs, cash and guns seized by police after foot pursuit in New Hazelton

November 30 -- Resistance activities continue on Houston pipeline construction site, police make 2 more arrests

November 30 -- RCMP expected to be met with violence in Wet'suwet'en territory (audio)

November 30 -- RCMP face questions over arrests in Wet'suwet'en territory (audio)

November 29 -- Smithers RCMP detachment commander promoted to Terrace 

November 28 -- Fort St. James RCMP, Community members, continue search for missing man

November 29 -- Foot pursuit leads to guns, drugs and cash in New Hazelton (RCMP statement)

November 29 -- Two arrests made near Coastal GasLink work site in Houston

November 26 -- MP Bachrach wants RCMP to conduct internal investigation during Wet'suwet'en protests  (video)

November 26 -- RCMP say Social media rhetoric led to 'heightened risk assessment' during pipeline injunction enforcement

November 26 -- No paramedics on duty in Kitwanga

November 26 -- MP Bachrach asks public safety minister if he'll investigate RCMP conduct on Wet'suwet'en arrests

November 26 -- BC RCMP seek public's assistance in investigation into active shooter in Vanderhoof   (RCMP statement)

November 26 -- Vanderhoof shooting suspect identified; RCMP seeking public's help

November 26 -- BC NDP faces questions over Wet'suwet'en arrests (audio)

November 25 -- Vanderhoof RCMP brought active shooter into custody without incident

November 25 -- Suspect in custody as Vanderhoof RCMP responded to an active shooter

November 25 -- Suspect in custody following reports of active shooter in Vanderhoof

November 25 -- RCMP arrest suspect after active shooting incident which prompted lockdown

November 25 -- Online auction to support new Kitwanga Emergency Facility launches Saturday

November 25 -- RCMP informing public that active shooter threat in Vanderhoof and lockdown is over (RCMP statement)

November 25 -- RCMP respond to reports of an active shooter in Vanderhoof  (RCMP statement)

November 24 -- CN warns agains trespassing on its property

November 24 -- Smithers drug raids have Houston connection

November 24 -- All arrested CGL pipeline opponents released with conditions

November 24 -- Many Gidimt'en Land Defenders and Supporters released on varying conditions

November 23 -- Supporters rally outside courthouse as CGL protestors get released from police custody (video)

November 23 -- First Nations CGL protests (video)

November 23 -- Wet'suwet'en supporters in Kitwanga gather on train tracks for show of solidarity

November 23 -- RCMP face questions over arrests in Wet'suwet'en territory (audio)

November 22 -- Journalists released by RCMP in PG after Coastal GasLink injunction 

November 22 -- First Nations CGL protests (video)

November 22 -- Arrested journalists released with conditions as northwest BC pipeline dispute plays out in court

November 22 -- 'An incredibly unfortunate  and traumatic event for many:' arrests on Wet'suwet'en territory trigger concerns

November 22 -- RCMP make 15 more arrests during second day of enforcement on Morice Forest Service Road

November 22 -- Irreplaceable Costumes and Accessories stolen from Smithers Secondary School

November 22 -- Statement from Assistant Commissioner Eric Stubbs, BC RCMP Criminal Operations – CORE Policing: Response on the enforcement events of November 19, 2021  (RCMP statement)

November 22 -- Two journalists arrested during pipeline enforcement in northern BC (audio)

November 21 -- Truck driver who died in collision identified as 71 year old man

November 20 -- Smithers Secondary drama department ransacked and robbed

November 20 -- Police wrangle up 15 more people in Coastal GasLink rescue and enforcement operation 

November 20 -- RCMP arrest 15 more opponents of Coastal GasLink Pipeline

November 20 -- Two journalists among 15 people arrested by RCMP near BC pipeline worksite

November 19 -- Arrests made at Coastal GasLink rescue and enforcement operation near Houston

November 19 -- More arrests made at Coastal Gasoline Protest (video) 

November 19 -- 14 arrested as RCMP clear Wet'suwet'en pipeline blockades

November 19 -- RCMP continue injunction enforcement on Morice Forest Service Road

November 19 -- Kitwanga continues campaign to build emergency services building

November 19 -- Update 2: Enforcement operation continues near Houston BC  (RCMP statement)

November 18 -- RCMP tear down of Morice Forest Service Road blockades begin 

November 18 -- Police presence near Coastal GasLink project due to blockades

November 18 -- RCMP mobilize to Gidimt'en Blockades along Morice Forest Service Road

November 18 -- Update on rescue and enforcement operation near Houston BC   (RCMP statement)

November 18 -- Rescue and enforcement operation underway near Houston BC  (RCMP statement)

November 17 -- Fatal crash along Highway 16 near Fraser Lake claims life of a woman

November 17 -- Houston Ambulance station looking to fully staff positions

November 17 -- Vandalism runs rampant on SD54 buses

November 17 -- Update on two sexual assault cases in Burns Lake

November 17 -- Surrey RCMP could head north as City launches municipal police force

November 17 -- Surrey RCMP officers could fill northern BC vacancies

November 17 -- Fatal collision on Highway 16 near Fraser Lake  (RCMP statement)

November 16 -- Fire crews respond to morning fire in Witset

November 16 -- RCMP say more locally-focused cultural awareness programs could improve Indigenous Relations

November 16 -- Public Safety Minister calls for conflict de-escalation at Gidmn'ten blockade

November 12 -- Several arrests made in drug trafficking investigations

November 12 -- Drug trafficking Investigation finds numerous weapons and drugs at residences in Smithers and Houston 

November 10 -- Over 19 memorial plaques stolen from Houston park, says RCMP

November 10 -- Burns Lake now has full time paramedics

November 10 -- Granisle ambulance service beefed up

November 10 -- Update on Devin Joseph court case

November 10 -- Vandalism runs rampant on SD54 buses 

November 10 -- Charges likely following a drug trafficking investigation  (RCMP statement)

November  9 -- Houston RCMP seeking memorial plaque thief

November 9 -- Memorial plaques taken in Steelhead Park in Houston

November 9 -- Memorial plaques stolen from two parks

November 9 -- Thieves target memorial benches in Steelhead Park  (RCMP statement)

November 6 -- Jury determines Shirley and Jovan Williams deaths a homicide 

November 8 -- Inquest into 206 Granisle Deaths brings recommendations for remote and rural community policing 

November 5 -- Jury deliberating the deaths of mother and son involved into double fatal RCMP shooting 

November 3 -- SD54 sends notice to parents regarding bus vandalism

November 3 -- Winter Tire check by Burns Lake RCMP

November 3 -- Full time paramedics now on duty at Houston ambulance station 

November 1 -- Inquest into double fatal RCMP involved shooting in Granisle starts today

Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska

November 26 -- ADF&G: As long as Sitkans keep setting the table (with tempting trash) brown bears will keep sitting at it

November 23 -- Alaska Public Safety Academy's 'Covid Class' graduates with distinction  

November 8 -- Two injured in collision between SUV and Ketchikan School bus

November 2 -- Police arrest alleged small-time robber who demanded six $50 bills from a Ketchikan credit union 

November 2 -- Alaska State Troopers responding to reports of shots fire in Kake

Miscellaneous notes



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