When police arrived on the scene, they  found a  woman who had suffered a single stab wound to the abdomen.   She was taken by ambulance to  the University Hospital of Northern B.C. for treatment and is expected to recover.

Police say this  stabbing was not a random act, that it was directly linked to the drug trade.  There have been no  arrests at this time.

 The investigation continues, and police ask  that if you have any information on this  violent attack that  you contact them at (250)561-3300 or anonymously  by calling Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-TIPS (8477).