District of Port Edward

Port Edward Council appointed Robert Grodecki as the districts new chief administrative officer during their Feb. 28 regular meeting. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/The Northern View)

Port Edward announces new CAO

Robert Grodecki officially starts on Mar. 27

 

Port Edward mayor Knut Bjorndal meeting with the Minister of International Development, Harjit S. Sajjan, on Aug. 23 during a tour the North Pacific Cannery in Port Edward. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Port Edward mayor and councillors salary increases approved

Salaries for municipal positions vary across the Northwest

 

Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond and Knut Bjorndal Mayor of Port Edward, shake hands after signing the “Prosperity Agreement,” strengthening relations between the two municipalities. (Photo: supplied)

Prince Rupert and Port Edward sign $110,000 Prosperity Agreement

Agreement covers future transportation, housing and infrastructure

 

A proposal to relocate the salmonoid fish hatchery was heard at Port Edward District Council on Jan. 24. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Oldfield Fish Hatchery proposing $1m move to Port Edward

Salmonoid hatchery closed since 2021 due to damaging landslide

A proposal to relocate the salmonoid fish hatchery was heard at Port Edward District Council on Jan. 24. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Campers may now stay up to 30 days during peak season at Kinnikinnik Campground and RV Park after Port Edward council made changes to the district’s campground bylaw on Jan. 10. (Photo: Facebook)

Port Edward council updates bylaw to extend length of campground visits

Happy campers may stay up to 30 days during peak season

Campers may now stay up to 30 days during peak season at Kinnikinnik Campground and RV Park after Port Edward council made changes to the district’s campground bylaw on Jan. 10. (Photo: Facebook)
Sketch of the proposed cabin development on Spruce Ave. in Port Edward, B.C.

Developers plan 7 cabins for rezoned Port Edward properties

Land on Spruce Ave. rezoned from residential to tourist/commerical

Sketch of the proposed cabin development on Spruce Ave. in Port Edward, B.C.
Rotary Club of Prince Rupert Annual 2023 Polar bear dip had a big welcome back splash on Jan 1, after a two-year pandemic hibernation. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View

Polar plunge attracts hundreds in Prince Rupert, with no sharks spotted, organizers said

Rotary’s annual Polar Bear Dip event was back after a three-year pandemic hibernation

Rotary Club of Prince Rupert Annual 2023 Polar bear dip had a big welcome back splash on Jan 1, after a two-year pandemic hibernation. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View
Pacific Aurora Construction Management Limited has been named as the new residential developer for a subdivision on Alder Ave. in Port Edward. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Port Edward continues remedial work in preparation for Alder Avenue housing complex

Residents may notice increased traffic and trucks around the site

Pacific Aurora Construction Management Limited has been named as the new residential developer for a subdivision on Alder Ave. in Port Edward. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Halloween at the North Pacific Cannery. (Thom Barker photo)

Prince Rupert and Port Edward celebrates Halloween with multiple weekend events

Children of all ages were able to enjoy a variety of events…

Halloween at the North Pacific Cannery. (Thom Barker photo)
A fireworks display in Prince Rupert for Canada’s 150th birthday on July 1, 2017. (Photo: Matthew Allen/The Northern View)

Port Ed’s new Firework Bylaw sparks discussion at council

Bylaw updated to improve safety and decrease garbage clean-up by district, staff said

A fireworks display in Prince Rupert for Canada’s 150th birthday on July 1, 2017. (Photo: Matthew Allen/The Northern View)
The submission period for municipal election candidates to file their intent opened on Aug. 30 and closes Sept. 9. Candidates may submit an electoral candidate biography by Oct. 5, for publication in The Northern View. (File photo)

Submission period for Prince Rupert municipal election applications opens on Aug. 30

Political runners may submit biographies for publication in The Northern View until Oct. 5

The submission period for municipal election candidates to file their intent opened on Aug. 30 and closes Sept. 9. Candidates may submit an electoral candidate biography by Oct. 5, for publication in The Northern View. (File photo)
Skeena Bulkley MP Taylor Bachrach, Minister of International Development Harjit S. Sajjan and Port Edward Mayor Knut Bjorndal on Aug. 23 at North Pacific Cannery after the minister announced a new north coast office of PacifiCan. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Feds and region will work together to raise the voice of Prince Rupert and area, Minister International Dev. says

PacifiCan to set up shop in P.R. to further economic development of area

Skeena Bulkley MP Taylor Bachrach, Minister of International Development Harjit S. Sajjan and Port Edward Mayor Knut Bjorndal on Aug. 23 at North Pacific Cannery after the minister announced a new north coast office of PacifiCan. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The Port Edward boat launch in Porpoise Harbour reopened on Feb. 17, after the deconstruction of the derelict barge the Scotch Cap was removed. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Derelict vessel Scotch Cap is removed

Fairwind still floats in Porpoise harbour with fate unknown

The Port Edward boat launch in Porpoise Harbour reopened on Feb. 17, after the deconstruction of the derelict barge the Scotch Cap was removed. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Two abandoned vessels became unmoored overnight on Sept. 8 in Port Edward and will need an estimated $2 million to $4 million in remediation costs, Mayor Knut Bjorndal said. (Photo: The Northern View)

Abandoned barge ‘Scotch Cap’ in Port Edward to be deconstructed

Vessel ‘The Fair Wind’ is to remain, with a fate unknown

Two abandoned vessels became unmoored overnight on Sept. 8 in Port Edward and will need an estimated $2 million to $4 million in remediation costs, Mayor Knut Bjorndal said. (Photo: The Northern View)
The derelict barge, Scotch Cap, which went adrift on Sept. 8 in Port Edward, was moved up the beach by the Canadian Coast Guard and Prince Rupert Port Authority to make it more secure on Sept. 13. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

PRPA voice frustration over lack of govt. assistance with abandoned vessels

Derelict vessels adrift in Port Edward now temporarily secured

The derelict barge, Scotch Cap, which went adrift on Sept. 8 in Port Edward, was moved up the beach by the Canadian Coast Guard and Prince Rupert Port Authority to make it more secure on Sept. 13. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Port Edward council chambers were full to the brim over a public dispute surrounding a potential decision to rezone the property near the Kinnikinnick Campground and RV Park from residential to commercial use. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

LETTER: Closed door is best deterrent in Port Edward

Re: Council decision Nov. 26 to reject rezoning of adjacent properties to Kinnikinnick campground

  • Dec 13, 2019
Port Edward council chambers were full to the brim over a public dispute surrounding a potential decision to rezone the property near the Kinnikinnick Campground and RV Park from residential to commercial use. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
Cabin built by Clint Thompson in Fauct, Alta. Thompson planned to build eight similar cabins in the District of Port Edward to expand the campground. (photo Debbie Colter)

Port Edward council sides with residents over contentious rezoning bylaw

Councillors say they barely know the owner and there will be little tax benefit to the community

Cabin built by Clint Thompson in Fauct, Alta. Thompson planned to build eight similar cabins in the District of Port Edward to expand the campground. (photo Debbie Colter)
Port Edward council chambers were full to the brim over a public dispute surrounding a potential decision to rezone the property near the Kinnikinnick Campground and RV Park from residential to commercial use. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

Port Ed council chambers full over campground dispute

Port Edward council puts decision to fund Lester Centre on hold

Port Edward council chambers were full to the brim over a public dispute surrounding a potential decision to rezone the property near the Kinnikinnick Campground and RV Park from residential to commercial use. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
In Feb. 2019 police and fire crews attended the scene of an ambulance crash along Hwy 16, to assist the vehicle’s passengers. (The Northern View file photo)

Four-wheel drive ambulances not in the cards for Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii

No four-wheel drive ambulances for the north

In Feb. 2019 police and fire crews attended the scene of an ambulance crash along Hwy 16, to assist the vehicle’s passengers. (The Northern View file photo)
Wildwood Ave. is set for some much needed repairs in the coming months.

Council Briefs: District of Port Edward

Muskeg, crime, road repair and more all on the agenda

Wildwood Ave. is set for some much needed repairs in the coming months.