Emergency Services Files: May 2022

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





From the North Coast Review


Port Edward Volunteer Firefighters take on range of scenarios in May training program

Lax Kw'alaams to offer First Responder training for interested residents 
Opportunity for those in Prince Rupert to learn more a about careers in policing with Coffee with a Cop in June

Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue celebrates Excellence for 2021
Prince Rupert RCMP introduce new Detachment Commander
Prince Rupert RCMP shares another profile of Detachment member as part of National Police Week
A local spotlight in Prince Rupert as Part of of the observation of National Police week across Canada
Mayor awaits final report on issue, but promises a 'lengthy response' to commercial marijuana issue in the city
Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue on the search for recruits
Welcomes and Photos make for return of Cruise Ships to Prince Rupert  
Belmont Fire file handed over to RCMP for further investigation 

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach weighs in on Prince Rupert's Grow Op concerns 
District of Port Edward reminds residents to report any wolf encounters/sightings with Conservation Service of BC

Prince Rupert Victim Services preparing for local luncheon in honour of victims and survivors of traumatic events 

No Talk of Fires or Grow Ops, but Council does make another call for an RCMP presentation soon 

Council approves plan to use Alternative Approval Process for RCMP Building Loan Authorization  

Arrests made in home invasion of downtown residence from last week
Prince Rupert RCMP seek assistance in Missing Persons File

Fires, Grow Ops loom as potential Council discussion topic for tonight  
Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services seeking to add Indigenous Justice Worker to Staff
Procurement delays for Search and Rescue Aircraft make for RCAF shuffle to serve British Columbia

BC Government to assign experts to investigate and report on prolific offender issue

Emergency Preparation Alert System put to the test across British Columbia on Wednesday afternoon 
First of the Golf Season events for 2022 arrives this Saturday with Prince Rupert Firefighters Local 559 Charity Scramble
Rubble all that remains of Belmont Hotel following Sunday night fire 
Prince Rupert Fire Rescue respond to Belmont Hotel Fire Sunday evening 

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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

May 24 -- Sergeant Walker Arrives (video)

May 20 -- Prince Rupert RCMP introduce new Officer in Charge

May 20 -- New Detachment Commander arrives in Prince Rupert   (RCMP statement)

May 19 -- Belmont Hotel fire update (video)

May 19 -- Belmont Hotel fire investigation

May 19 -- Watch Commander, Sparks Leader and Mom (RCMP statement)

May 18 -- Police Officer, Hockey Player and More (RCMP statement)

May 17 -- Mounties welcome first cruise ship of 2022 season  (RCMP statement)

May 13 -- Prince Rupert Fire crews deem Belmont Fire to be suspicious, hand investigation to RCMP

May 13 -- Arson investigation opened by Prince Rupert RCMP

May 12 -- Grey Whale investigation (video)

May 11 -- Boaters are reminded to give whales space 

May 10 -- Prince Rupert RCMP seeking public assistance to locate missing woman

May 10 -- Prince Rupert Council takes step forward in approving loan for construction of new Police Detachment 

May 10 -- Man assaulted by masked robbers in Prince Rupert downtown home invasion 

May 9 -- Missing Person - Cheryl Cora Reece

May 9 -- Downtown fire puts public knowledge of cannabis facilities into question in Prince Rupert

May 9 -- Terrace getting support from North Central Local Government Association in quest to stop prolific offenders from quickly being released 

May 6 -- Kitimat RCMP searching for tires stolen from parked truck

May 5 -- Kitimat RCMP investigating after drugs found near playground

May 5 -- Kitimat RCMP investigating after report of a Bag of Drugs found on playground

May 4 -- Kitimat RCMP seize numerous drugs, weapons and vehicles, look to charge 10 following recent drug investigation  

May 2 -- Belmont Hotel Fire (video)

May 2 -- Aftermath of Belmont Hotel fire in Prince Rupert

May 2 -- Belmont hotel in Prince Rupert burns down 

May 2 -- Late night structure fire in Prince Rupert claims Belmont Hotel

May 2 -- Belmont Hotel burns in downtown building fire

Terrace/Kitimat

Terrace RCMP Detachment website

Kitimat RCMP Detachment website

Terrace RCMP Twitter feed

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

May 31 -- Terrace activates Emergency Operations Centre due to flood risk

May 31 -- Weekend flood risks prompt city of Terrace to activate Emergency Operations Centre and Close Campsites

May 30 -- Emergency Services Bike Rodeo just around the corner 

May 30 -- Bike Rodeo returning to Terrace

May 30 -- Gearing up for the Bike Rodeo (RCMP statement)

May 27 -- Increased visible downtown presence among Terrace RCMP priorities for coming year

May 27 -- Terrace Council asked for input on prolific offender investigation 

May 27 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (May 20-26)

May 26 -- Terrace RCMP seeking witnesses after man stabbed multiple times

May 26 -- Kitimat RCMP seeking information on Multiple Marine-based thefts reported in the past two weeks

May 25 -- Terrace RCMP seeking three male suspects after armed invasion at Thornhill residence

May 25 -- Terrace RCMP seeking information after man stabbed multiple times while sleeping

May 25 -- Terrace RCMP seeking suspects of Home Invasion caught on Surveillance Footage 

May 24 -- Terrace RCMP Long Weekend (video)

May 24 -- 'We can't arrest our way out of the problem': BC Attorney General on prolific offenders

May 24 -- Man Stabbed Multiple times (RCMP statement)

May 24 -- Home Invasion with weapons  (RCMP statement)

May 20 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (May 14-20)

May 18 -- Support for victims and Survivors of crime (video)

May 18 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report  (May 13-18)

May 16 -- Community bike rodeo back in Terrace

May 16 -- Ammonia Leak Drill being held at Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex on Wednesday 

May 16 -- RCMP, Emergency Service Providers, and Community Businesses teaming up to Bring Bike Rodeo back to Terrace

May 14 -- Police probe break and enters and thefts

May 13 -- Drive by Shooting in Terrace (video)

May 13 -- Late night drive-by shooting incident leaves one man injured

May 13 -- Terrace RCMP seeking witnesses to overnight shooting which sent one to hospital

May 13 -- Kitimat RCMP looking to identify suspect of weekend break-in

May 13 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (May 6-12)

May 13 -- Shots fired, one man injured in drive by shooting  (RCMP statement)

May 13 -- The Terrace Emergency Services Bike Rodeo is coming! (RCMP statement)

May 12 -- City nest egg absorbs Terrace RCMP retroactive pay requirement 

May 12 -- United Nations on Coastal Gas Link Policing (video)

May 12 -- Kitimat RCMP looking for info on damaged construction supplies

May 11 -- Terrace downtown crime (video)

May 10 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (April 29-May 5)

May 9 -- Local leaders weigh in on prolific offenders solution 

May 9 -- Terrace bid for action on prolific offenders received strong endorsement

May 9 -- Terrace getting support from North Central Local Government Association in quest to stop prolific offenders from quickly being released 

May 6 -- Kitimat RCMP Searching for Tires stolen from Parked Truck 

May 5 -- Kitimat RCMP investigating after drugs found near playground

May 5 -- Kitimat RCMP investigating after report of a Bag of Drugs found on a playground 

May 5 -- Province launches investigation into prolific offenders after pressure from Municipalities  

May 4 -- Kitimat RCMP complete drug investigations leading to seizure of large quantities of drugs, weapons and vehicles 

May 4 -- Kitimat RCMP seize numerous drugs, weapons and vehicles, look to charge 10 following recent drug investigation  

May 4 -- Attorney General David Eby to announce plan to deal with prolific offenders tomorrow   

May 4 -- Kitimat RCMP remind the public to be drug aware (RCMP statement)

May 4 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (April 22-28)

May 3 -- Coroners Service investigating sudden death in Terrace

May 2 -- Kitimat teen located and is safe

May 2 -- Concerns raised over the lack of available paramedic services in Kitimat

May 2 -- City of Terrace recognizes Emergency Preparedness Week

Bulkley Valley/Lakes District 

Smithers RCMP Detachment website

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page

May 28 -- We need your help to find Madison Scott (RCMP Statement)

May 28 -- RCMP still looking for Madison Scott 11 years later

May 27 -- Man wanted by New Hazelton RCMP

May 27 -- Conservation Officers assist RCMP in arrest of robbery suspect 

May 27 -- Smithers Conservation Officer chases down armed robbery suspect 

May 27 -- New Hazelton RCMP looking for man wanted on assault charges in Terrace and Smithers, believed to be in area

May 27 -- Wanted man possibly in New Hazelton area (RCMP Statement)

May 25 -- Houston Ambulance service to hire more paramedics 

May 24 -- Houston Search and Rescue receives funding from the province 

May 24 -- 'We can't arrest our way out of the problem': BC Attorney General on prolific offenders

May 20 -- Missing woman Located    (RCMP Statement Smithers)

May 20 -- Missing woman from Witset located 

May 20 -- Help us Find Cherola! (RCMP Statement Smithers)

May 19 -- Community members reminded to wear lifejackets around the water 

May 19 -- National Police Federation BC Director says officers have more on their plate than ever  before

May 19 -- Province provides funding boost for local programs to promote public safety and help survivors of domestic violence 

May 18 -- Smithers wildfire preparation (video)

May 18 -- Northwest Fire Centre dispatch crews prepare for fire season 

May 18 -- Initial RCMP backpay discussions result in delay of invoices 

May 18 -- Wildfire Risk Reduction work to be completed on Hudson Bay Mountain Road

May 18 -- Burns Lake Community paramedic

May 18 -- Smithers Fire Department prepares for wildfire season with enhanced training programs

May 18 -- New Hazelton RCMP prepare Survival kits for Mushroom pickers 

May 17 -- Mushroom picking kits put together by New Hazelton police

May 17 -- New Hazelton RCMP pack survival kits ensure preparedness during mushroom picking season (RCMP Statement)

May 12 -- Smithers RCMP detachment welcomes newest member, Nick Hubenig

May 12 -- Fire which levelled New Hazelton apartment building last week deemed suspicious by Fire Crews

May 11 -- Fire that levelled New Hazelton apartment building suspicious: fire chief

May 7 -- ICBC and Police reminding drivers to slow down as weather warms up

May 5 -- Province orders investigation into prolific offenders 

May 5 -- Smithers Citizens on Patrol seeks reinforcements 

Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska

Miscellaneous notes

May 26 -- Plane crash outside Yakutat leaves three critically injured

May 24 -- Sitka police and fire investigating possible arson at Crescent Harbor
May 18 -- Petersburg assembly advances budget without police force audit

May 10 -- Sitka manslaughter case to be tried late this summer

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