Internet and Cell Service Outage Affects Chetwynd Residents
CHETWYND, BC — February 26, 2026 — Internet and cellular services were disrupted for several hours on Thursday, February 26, in Chetwynd leaving many residents without phone connectivity and ability to access the online world.
The outage impacted mobile phone users as well as home internet customers, with some residents saying their devices displayed “No Service” or “SOS Only.” During the disruption, businesses and households that depended on internet connections were also affected.
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While the cause hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, outages that impact both internet and cellular networks simultaneously are generally attributed to issues with telecommunications infrastructure, such as damaged fiber lines or equipment failure or loss of power affecting local towers. In rural communities such as Chetwynd, one network interruption can affect a large area due to fewer routes for infrastructure.
Service was eventually restored later in the day, and connectivity has since returned to normal for most customers.
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Carnival-Themed Family Day Brings Community Together at Chetwynd Rec Centre 🎪
Carnival-Themed Family Day Brings Community Together at Chetwynd Rec Centre 🎪
The Chetwynd Recreational Centre was turned into a carnival for families to come and celebrate Family Day together. With free activities and entertainment, families were given the opportunity to spread their creativity and form connections that will last a lifetime.
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To form a great melting pot and community, every child and parent was given free entertainment to form lasting memories. They created balloon animals and participated in face painting. They also were given the opportunity to make fun temporary tattoos and use a photobooth. To add to the fun, an indoor playground and a rock climbing wall created even more opportunities for great memories.
For added physical activity, parents and children were also encouraged to go skating and swimming in the free public skating and swimming. To add to the fun, even more, the local skating talent was added to the atmosphere with a special carnival figure skating performance. And of course, with the help of community volunteers, the entire community was also offered free hotdogs and drinks, and free popcorn.. #FamilyDayinChetwynd.
Teaser:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AuEY6GmQa/
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BREAKING NEWS: Mass Shooting in Tumbler Ridge Claims 9 Lives
BREAKING NEWS: Mass Shooting in Tumbler Ridge Claims 9 Lives
TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. — On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, a terrible mass shooting rocked the tiny community of Tumbler Ridge in northeast British Columbia.
Photo grab from Energeticcity.ca
Shortly after 1:20 p.m., RCMP officers were dispatched to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in response to reports of an active shooter. Residents received a Police Initiated Public Alert, advising them to remain indoors and seek shelter while police and emergency services responded.
Nine people, including the alleged shooter, have died, according to EnergeticCity.ca. During the response, more police officers, emergency medical personnel, and air ambulances were sent to the scene.
Later that evening, the RCMP cancelled the emergency alert, stating that they don't think there are any unaccounted-for suspects or continuing threats to the public.
As more information becomes available, it will be updated.
Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2026/02/10/ten-dead-after-shooting-in-tumbler-ridge-lockdown-lifted/
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11662006/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting/
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Community News - Saulteau First Nation Celebrates Ribbon Skirts and Indigenous Culture
Saulteau First Nation Celebrates Ribbon Skirts and Indigenous Culture
Saulteau First Nation recently organized a Ribbon Skirt and Indigenous Culture Celebration on January 31, 2026 at the SFN Cultural Centre, bringing together community members, artists, and visitors for a meaningful day of culture, fashion, and connection.
The event included an Indigenous fashion show that presented both ribbon skirts and traditional and modern fashion designs. The collection displayed through all the pieces showed personal experiences and personal identity and the important cultural value of ribbon skirts in Indigenous communities. The designers and models demonstrated their works through a runway presentation which showed their traditions of resilience and artistic expression.
Alongside the fashion show, a market showcased Indigenous-made items, including accessories, materials, and handmade goods, providing local artists and makers an opportunity to share and sell their work.
Event organizer Kirsta Lindstrom shared that the goal is to grow this celebration and make it an annual event, creating ongoing opportunities to honour Indigenous culture, support artists, and bring the community together.
The celebration demonstrated how essential Indigenous traditions need both protection and transmission to create educational environments which foster community development through knowledge and pride and social bonds. Chet TV participated in the event to share the stories about ribbon skirts and their wearers which gave them the opportunity to showcase their work.
FACEBOOK PHOTOS: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BxZVoQXhp/?
Youtube Teaser: https://youtu.be/wlm9u-6Zq7o?si=89f_fnob-CuKc63B
Youtube Full Video: https://youtu.be/XlXAdMj1nd0?si=R7gItfFS7JOohr-H
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Community News - Friday Funspiel | Canada Curling Day
Chetwynd Curling Club Brings Community Together for Friday Funspiel
The Chetwynd Curling Club celebrated Curling Day in Canada with a lively and well-attended Friday Funspiel, turning the curling rink into a hub of excitement, friendly competition, and community spirit last January 30, 2026.
The rink became filled with players who generated sounds of laughter and cheering while they executed their shots. The event succeeded because its purpose was to create enjoyment which attracted both experienced curlers and beginners who wanted to try the sport.
Chetwynd operates two separate leagues which include the Women's league and Open League that takes place between October and March. There is also league that operates from November to February which enables children who are nine years old or older to participate in the Kids League program. The organization will offer “Learn to crawl program” as a 4-8 week course next year to attract more novice participants.
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Organizers shared that events like this are an important way to celebrate Canada’s curling culture while also introducing the sport to more people in the community. The strong turnout and positive energy throughout the evening highlighted curling’s role as a sport that brings people together, especially in smaller towns like Chetwynd.
The Chetwynd Curling Club wants to increase community engagement for their upcoming events and league activities following their successful Friday Funspiel. People who want to join the club or discover details about future events should check the official website of Chetwynd Curling Club for information.
The Chetwynd event demonstrated that curling functions in Chetwynd as a competitive sport which enables people to socialize, build relationships with their local community, and enjoy time together on the ice.
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Chetwynd Curling Club Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/share/19XN8kedfq/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Funspiel Teaser: https://youtu.be/mTauMz0J1Ls?si=NF3NV-L01P5tZ5WZ
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