Tag Archives: Highway 97
Highway 97 crash kills one, seriously injures two
RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle crash in the Cariboo that killed one person and sent two people to hospital. Mounties were called out just before 1:00 p.m. Friday to a stretch of Highway 97 near ...
Aug 03, 2019
Single vehicle collision near Quesnel claims one life
A single vehicle collision which occurred north of Quesnel early this morning has claimed one life. RCMP were called out to Highway 97 near Hush Lake at roughly 5:45 this morning for reports of the cr...
Jul 08, 2019
Quesnel Mayor dispells misinformation over North-South Interconnector
According to Mayor Bob Simpson, the province's proposed North-South Interconnector for Highway 97 is the right move for the City of Quesnel. Simpson made his thoughts on the project clear in a release...
Jun 12, 2019
Snow in June? Environment Canada says maybe
If you're planning any trips through high mountain passes late Thursday or early Friday, you might want to prepare for winter driving conditions Environment Canada has issued a special weather stateme...
Jun 06, 2019
Another bus service could be coming through the Cariboo
There could be another transportation option for people wanting to bus between Prince George, the Cariboo, and Kamloops. Ebus BC has announced that it's applied to the Passenger Transportation Board t...
Jun 06, 2019
Pine Pass crash kills one
RCMP say a three vehicle crash in the Pine Pass Sunday claimed a life. Chetwynd RCMP were called out to Highway 97 near Azouzetta Lake at 6:50. Investigators believe a south-bound vehicle crossed the ...
May 27, 2019
Highway 97 closed through the Pine Pass
Highway 97 through the Pine Pass is closed after a vehicle incident Sunday night. Few details are available, but the Ministry of Transportation says the road is closed in both directions between Powde...
May 26, 2019
Province awards new northern B.C. road maintenance contracts
The B.C. government says new maintenance contracts for three regions in the north will mean better winter highway conditions. Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd. was awarded Service Areas 19 and 23 whic...
Apr 30, 2019
Snow expected in the Pine Pass this weekend
It may feel like spring has sprung across much of BC, but apparently winter is having at least one more blast in a few mountain passes. Environment Canada has continued a special weather statement war...
Apr 26, 2019
Road painting season is here
Road crews will be out marking highways 16 and 97 during the next few weeks. Line painting is getting underway near Vanderhoof and Prince George depending on the weather. The transportation ministry s...
Apr 24, 2019