Emergency Service Files: April 2022

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





From the North Coast Review



Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 64 and Port Edward Volunteer Fire Rescue among those saluted during national Volunteer Week

Return for British Columbia Provincial Police Force among many recommendations from BC Policing Report

Province to increase list of cancers to WCB regulations when it comes to coverage for fire fighters 
Twin Fire Calls among many runs for busy Friday for Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue 
City to work with RCMP on Eat Street Urbaloo concerns
Lax Kw'alaams Bear sighting a reminder that Bears are awakening and precautions need be taken
British Columbia's  Emergency Dispatchers and Call Takers to be celebrated next week

A Job With a View

Overworked and Understaffed, IIO outlines current stare of investigative process and challenges in BC

Prince Rupert RCMP seek help of public in locating male on warrant for failure to register with Sex Offender Information Registration Program 

Car problems bring fleeing from Police incident to an end near Khyex River Bridge

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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

Port Edward  Volunteer Fire/Rescue Facebook Page

April 27 -- Prince Rupert Fire Rescue issues warning to smokers 

April 13 -- Prince Rupert RCMP seeking public assistance to locate man wanted on assault warrant

April 13 -- Wanted Wednesday: Stefan "Stiff Gritty: Holowaychuk (RCMP Statement)

April 13 -- Be Bear Aware and Keep Food Attractants stored away in Prince Rupert

April 13 -- Residents reminded to prepare as Bear Season Approaches in the Northwest

April 12 -- BC Ferries Crew Rescues Fishermen from Burning vessel near Arthur passage 

April 12 -- BC Ferries Crew rescue fishermen from burning boat near Prince Rupert 

April 5 -- Impaired Driver in Prince Rupert knocks over light post before fleeing Police numerous times 

April 4 -- Dangerous driver crashes into light pole then flees from police (RCMP Statement)

Terrace/Kitimat

Terrace RCMP Detachment website

Kitimat RCMP Detachment website

Terrace RCMP Twitter feed

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

April 30 -- RCMP remind the public to stay vigilant against fraud attempts

April 28 -- District of Kitimat to Test Emergency notification System with alert on Tuesday

April 28 -- RCMP recover stolen property in Terrace (video)

April 27 -- RCMP recovers large quantities of drugs, cash and stolen items 

April 26 -- Terrace RCMP seize drugs and Stolen property from storage units as Part of drug trafficking investigation 

April 26 -- Large Quantities of Stolen property recovered by Terrace RCMP. (RCMP Statement)

April 25 -- Firefighters gearing up for summer wildfire season

April 25 -- Fire causes extensive damage to historic Usk Pioneer Chapel near Terrace 

April 24 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (April 15-20)

April 23 -- Usk Pioneer Chapel damaged from fire 

April 23 -- RCMP identify two suspects following damage to seven vehicles

April 22 -- Kitimat RCMP seeking information on String of Vehicle damage reports from Monday

April 21 -- District of Kitimat set to test emergency notification system during emergency preparedness week

April 21 -- Cops boost ticket campaign this summer

April 20 -- Terrace crime takes a colourful turn as art theft baffles authorities

April 20 -- Terrace RCMP seeking suspect after business broken into three times in One Week

April 20 -- Local Business Hit Three Times   (RCMP Statement)

April 19 -- Terrace RCMP  to reward youth with positive ticket campaign this summer

April 18 -- Out of Control wildfire burning near Kitwanga 

April 17 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report ( April 8-14 )

April 16 -- RCMP called out to assist firefighters at blaze

April 14 -- Fire of Kuldo Boulevard in Kitimat claims the lives of two family pets 

April 14 -- Terrace RCMP looking for info about missing truck 

April 14 -- CN to fill policing vacancy

April 14 -- Terrace RCMP launch Positive Ticket Campaign with Community Partners  (RCMP Statement)

April 13 -- Crew battle fire near Kitimat's Kuldo Boulevard

April 13 -- Ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Logan Sindia  (RCMP Statement)

April 12 -- City of Terrace looking into options to Continue and Possibly expand Community Safety Officer Program 

April 12 -- City of Terrace unable to secure FireSmart Funds this year, due to unforeseen circumstances

April 11 -- Terrace RCMP seeking three potential suspects of morning break and enter 

April 11 -- Three suspects in Terrace B & E (RCMP Statement)

April 11 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (April 1-7)

April 11 -- Missing Female located (RCMP Statement)

April 8 -- Terrace Search and Rescue conduct operation to help RCMP investigate missing person  

April 7 -- Truck Thief in Terrace arrested after completely failing to lay low

April 7 -- Speed Watch back on the streets  (RCMP Statement)

April 7 -- Retired Kitimat Deputy Fire Chief hits the open road

April 6 -- Terrace Delegation to Victoria returns (video)

April 6 -- City of Terrace delegation meets with provincial ministers in Victoria

April 5 -- Robber Arrested in Terrace after pulling Box Cutter on Security 

April 4 -- Terrace delegation had a positive meeting with cabinet ministers in Victoria says Leclerc

April 4 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (March 26-Aprl 1)

April 1 -- Northwest RCMP Round Up (video)

April 1 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (March 15-31)

Bulkley Valley/Lakes District 

Smithers RCMP Detachment website

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

April 29 -- All-party committee recommends BC establish its own police force 

April 27 -- Wildfire fighters set up shop in Houston 

April 27 -- Military aircraft seen making passes over Smithers before landing at airport Wednesday afternoon 

April 27 -- Structure fire at Carnoustie Golf Course 

April 27 -- House Fire in Burns Lake

April 27 -- Complaints about protests in Burns Lake 

April 25 -- Former Telkwa Mayor update (video)

April 25 -- RCMP problems in Wet'suwete'en Community (video)

April 22 -- Former Telkwa Mayor Brad Layton pleads not guilty to drug possession 

April 22 -- One man arrested following arson in Gitwangak

April 21 -- RCMP arrest man in connection with Kitwanga wildfire

April 21 -- New Hazelton RCMP arrest man in connection to Gitwangak Brush Fire from last week

April 20 -- Nails on trails in Houston

April 20 -- One person arrested following arson (RCMP statement)

April 19 -- Collision centre fire caused by spark in ventilation stack: fire chief

April 19 -- Emergency crews respond to fire at collision centre 

April 17 -- Conservation Officer Service reminds residents to be mindful of bear activity  

April 16 -- Wildfire terms to know for Wildfire Season 

April 13 -- Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Department call outs 

April 13 -- Update on three ongoing court cases 

April 8 -- Burns Lake RCMP arrest man in Connection to Sunday Shooting

April 7 -- Arrest made in Burns Lake shooting investigation 

April 7 -- Man arrested in connection with shooting in Burns Lake

April 7 -- Used bike sale to be hosted by the Smithers Fire Department

April 7 -- One person arrested following shooting on April 3, 2022  (RCMP statement)

April 6 -- Thieves take catalytic converters

April 5 -- Weekend Burns Lake Shooting sends one woman to Hospital

April 5 -- Development of violence prompts shut down by Lake Babine Nation

April 5 -- Burns Lake Shooting causes anxiety in the community

April 4 -- Smithers Volunteer Firefighters Association hosting used bike sale to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada

April 4 -- Woman shot in Burns Lake

April 4 -- Woman shot in Burn Lake

April 4 -- Burns Lake Shooting send one person to hospital (RCMP statement)

Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska

April 28 -- Alaska authorities announce drug busts yielding thousands of fentanyl pills 

April 27 -- Coast Guard Cutter leaves Petersburg after 32 years

April 26 -- Petersburg's Victims Advocacy organization marks 40 years

April 25 -- Two plead guilty to false accusation against Petersburg police officer 

April 22 -- Airport disaster drill tests Wrangell's emergency response 

April 20 -- Two Ketchikan residents charged with dealing methamphetamine  

April 14 -- After 30 minutes in the ocean, Sitka kayaker rescued by Good Samaritan walking her dog

April 12 -- Hines selected as new Fire Chief

Miscellaneous notes


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