Originating from the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality of British Columbia, News97.ca started with a simple idea: connect the towns and cities along the Alaska Highway with news and information. The administrator of this website has lived in Northeast BC for over 35 years and not only has a vested interest in the area, but has over 40 years of experience in media/radio, & public relations dating back to 1980. The news, events, pictures & video on this site is contributed by a wide range of sources.