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A winter storm warning has been issued for Highway 16 between Smithers and Terrace.

Winter storm warning for Smithers to Terrace

Snow and freezing rain are forecast in the Northwest tonight.

A winter storm warning has been issued for Highway 16 between Smithers and Terrace.
New Hazelton RCMP is warning the public to beware of phone scammers.

Phone scammers targeting the Hazeltons

Police are warning the public not to give money to phone scammers, who have been posing as police officers and tax workers.

New Hazelton RCMP is warning the public to beware of phone scammers.
The Skeena Regional Elk Committee is asking the public to report any elk sightings on Jan. 23 for a survey of the number of animals in the Skeena region. The count is being conducted between the Hazeltons and Burns Lake.

If you see an elk please report it to help with report

An elk count is being held this month in an effort to prove funding is needed to stop the animals ruining crops and eating stored feed.

The Skeena Regional Elk Committee is asking the public to report any elk sightings on Jan. 23 for a survey of the number of animals in the Skeena region. The count is being conducted between the Hazeltons and Burns Lake.
Northern Health Northwest chief operating officer Penny Anguish at a public meeting in New Hazelton today explaining how her organization plans to take over management of the Wrinch Memorial Hospital in April.

Hazelton hospital pharmacy to be sold after Northern Health takeover

Northern Health outlined its plans for taking over Wrinch Memorial Hospital at a public meeting in New Hazelton today.

Northern Health Northwest chief operating officer Penny Anguish at a public meeting in New Hazelton today explaining how her organization plans to take over management of the Wrinch Memorial Hospital in April.
A truck hits the ditch off the road near Telkwa.

Truck hits the ditch near Telkwa

A lane of Highway 16 was closed when a truck hit the ditch near Telkwa.

A truck hits the ditch off the road near Telkwa.
Lynzee West from BC Safetylink shows Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad how to use a smartphone application that could be used when travelling Highway 16.

Eyes in sky could watch Highway 16

People travelling Hwy 16 could register to be monitored if a Gitxsan-run satellite service gets support to expand its coverage.

Lynzee West from BC Safetylink shows Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad how to use a smartphone application that could be used when travelling Highway 16.
The B.C. government has announced its plan for safer transportation along Highway 16, also known as the Highway of Tears.

Security webcams part of B.C. government plan to make Highway of Tears safer

The B.C. government has revealed a $3-million plan for safer transportation along Highway 16 after a symposium in Smithers last month.

The B.C. government has announced its plan for safer transportation along Highway 16, also known as the Highway of Tears.
Gitxsan Development Corporation president Rick Connors (left) and Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad in Hazelton Wednesday.

Gitxsan receive $800,000 for LNG skills training

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad announced funding for Gitxsan skills training at a meeting in Hazelton Wednesday.

Gitxsan Development Corporation president Rick Connors (left) and Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad in Hazelton Wednesday.
Matilda and Louis Wilson at the Smithers screening of the Highway of Tears documentary in March.

Missing women inquiry must travel to rural, remote communities, say victims’ families

Relatives of Highway of Tears victims have called for rural consultations to be part of a national missing women inquiry, launched today.

Matilda and Louis Wilson at the Smithers screening of the Highway of Tears documentary in March.
Drugs and cash were seized during a police raid of a Smithers home last week.

Cocaine, cash seized in Smithers drug bust

A new Smithers plainclothes officer position pays dividends in a cocaine seizure.

Drugs and cash were seized during a police raid of a Smithers home last week.
Skeena Ice Arena Association members Vivienne Spooner and Robyn Morrison were celebrating today after the association won $100,000 to help run their new, volunteer-built outdoor arena.

Hazeltons win $100,000 for new outdoor arena

A community campaign to raise funds for an outdoor arena in the Hazeltons paid off today when the project won $100,000.

Skeena Ice Arena Association members Vivienne Spooner and Robyn Morrison were celebrating today after the association won $100,000 to help run their new, volunteer-built outdoor arena.
Carrier Sekani Family Services Highway of Tears coordinator Brenda Wilson stands next to photos Highway of Tears victims displayed at today's transportation symposium in Smithers. Her sister, Ramona Wilson, is among the faces shown in the poster.

Minister promises action after Smithers symposium on Highway of Tears

About 90 First Nations and government leaders gathered in Smithers today to discuss better public transport along Highway 16.

Carrier Sekani Family Services Highway of Tears coordinator Brenda Wilson stands next to photos Highway of Tears victims displayed at today's transportation symposium in Smithers. Her sister, Ramona Wilson, is among the faces shown in the poster.
A Smithers man is facing dangerous driving charges for allegedly forcing a police car off the road and fleeing the scene at high speed.

Smithers driver allegedly forces police car off the road, flees the scene

A 33-year-old Smithers man is facing dangerous driving charges after an incident involving a police car.

A Smithers man is facing dangerous driving charges for allegedly forcing a police car off the road and fleeing the scene at high speed.
Barb Fassnacht, whose business was one of seven broken into on Sunday night, is pleased the RCMP is increasing its patrols of Main Street in Smithers.

Smithers RCMP increases Main Street patrols after rash of break-ins

Smithers RCMP has permanently ramped up its patrols of the Main Street area after seven break-ins overnight on Sunday.

Barb Fassnacht, whose business was one of seven broken into on Sunday night, is pleased the RCMP is increasing its patrols of Main Street in Smithers.
Fishing guides are reporting a slump in the number of prized steelhead salmon biting in local rivers this year, reflecting a drop observed by scientists.

Anglers, scientists report steelhead dive in Skeena watershed

Fishing guides are reporting a slump in the number of prized steelhead salmon biting in the Bulkley River near Smithers.

Fishing guides are reporting a slump in the number of prized steelhead salmon biting in local rivers this year, reflecting a drop observed by scientists.

Transportation symposium in Smithers Tuesday

On Nov. 24, the Ministry of Transportation and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) will host a transportation symposium in Smithers.

Wet'suwet'en elders Irene Brown (Dzeeh), Henry Alfred (Watahk'eght), Katherine Naziel (Ts'ilhnan), Frank Alec Jr. (Dunen) and Moricetown Health director Ron Mitchell (Hagwilneghl) at today's launch of the $2.7 million new Moricetown Health Centre.

Moricetown celebrates launch of $2.7-million health care centre

There was a joyous celebration in Moricetown this morning to mark the launch of a $2.7- million new health centre.

Wet'suwet'en elders Irene Brown (Dzeeh), Henry Alfred (Watahk'eght), Katherine Naziel (Ts'ilhnan), Frank Alec Jr. (Dunen) and Moricetown Health director Ron Mitchell (Hagwilneghl) at today's launch of the $2.7 million new Moricetown Health Centre.

Man, 22, arrested over two Smithers robberies

A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested in relation to two robberies in Smithers over the past week.

Hazelton's outdoor arena project has been named a finalist in the Aviva Community Fund online voting competition today.

Hazelton outdoor ice arena shortlisted for share in $1 million

The Hazeltons' outdoor ice arena project has been shortlisted for a prize in the Aviva Community Fund.

Hazelton's outdoor arena project has been named a finalist in the Aviva Community Fund online voting competition today.
Smithers voters join Canadians across the country casting their ballots in 42nd federal election today.

Smithers voters play their part on election day

A steady flow of voters are streaming into the St. Joseph's School voting station today.

Smithers voters join Canadians across the country casting their ballots in 42nd federal election today.