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Bike to Work Week Smithers participants have received a grim reminder to be vigilant on local roads after a local woman was hit by a truck on Highway 16 Tuesday.

Smithers cyclist hit by truck during Bike to Work Week

Bike to Work Week participants have received a grim reminder about safety on local roads after a Smithers cyclist was hit by a truck.

Bike to Work Week Smithers participants have received a grim reminder to be vigilant on local roads after a local woman was hit by a truck on Highway 16 Tuesday.

Smithers loses only walk-in medical clinic

A local doctor expects there will be an influx of patients at the hospital emergency room after he stops taking walk-in appointments.

Premier confirms agreement with Pacific NorthWest LNG

The B.C. government has signed a project development agreement with the Pacific NorthWest LNG project.

Protestors at an LNG information session in Kispiox this morning.

Protestors air concerns at LNG information session

New Hazelton RCMP was onsite at the Kispiox Hall this morning to supervise a protest at an LNG information session.

Protestors at an LNG information session in Kispiox this morning.

Search for Bella Coola fisherman suspended

The search for a fisherman who went missing near Bella Coola last Friday has been suspended.

Sadie Wright enjoying the year's first outdoor Bulkley Valley Farmers' Market.

Market starts with new hours

The outdoor farmers' market was busy on its first day, but not all are happy with the time change.

Sadie Wright enjoying the year's first outdoor Bulkley Valley Farmers' Market.
A flood watch is in place for the Bulkley River near Smithers and the water is expected to keep rising.

Smithers gets flood-ready as water rises

The public is being warned to stay clear of the Bulkley River as Smithers prepares for possible flooding.

A flood watch is in place for the Bulkley River near Smithers and the water is expected to keep rising.

Lake Babine Nation signs LNG deal

The Lake Babine Nation has signed an agreement with the Province to receive economic benefits from a TransCanada LNG project.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has drafted a bylaw to regulate medical marijuana grow-ops.

Regional District drafts medical marijuana bylaw

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has drafted a medical marijuana bylaw to keep grow-ops away from schools and daycare centres.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has drafted a bylaw to regulate medical marijuana grow-ops.

Rueben Buhler charged with second degree murder

A 54-year-old Burns Lake man will appear in court tomorrow charged with three counts of second degree murder.

Wildfires burnt a total 143,312 hectares of forest in the northwest fire region in 2014.

Help prevent wildfires as season approaches

Bulkley Valley residents are being urged to help prevent a repeat of last year’s damaging wildfire season.

Wildfires burnt a total 143,312 hectares of forest in the northwest fire region in 2014.

Spike in Smithers whooping cough cases

A spike in the number of whooping cough cases in Smithers has prompted Northern Health to encourage more people to consider immunization.

Public warned to be vigilant after attempted Hazeltons abduction

New Hazelton RCMP is warning the community to be vigilant after an attempted sex assault and abduction on a female youth.

Smithers council wants to build new cultural centre

The Town of Smithers has listed the construction of a new multi-purpose cultural facility as part of its four-year strategic plan.

Derrick Stacey Denholm’s new book Ground Truthing explores the issue of ethical land use.

Northern author explores ground truths in new book

Derrick Stacey Denholm explores how best to live with a respect for the wild in his new book, Ground Truthing.

Derrick Stacey Denholm’s new book Ground Truthing explores the issue of ethical land use.
Campers at last year's Kispiox Music Festival, which is cracking down on drunkenness and partying in 2015.

Organizers and RCMP cracking down on drunkenness at Kispiox events

Organizers of two major events in the Kispiox Valley are working with the RCMP to crack down on drunkenness at this year's events.

Campers at last year's Kispiox Music Festival, which is cracking down on drunkenness and partying in 2015.

Cause of death still unknown for Topley body

Houston RCMP are waiting for autopsy results to determine what killed a man whose body was found in a ditch along Highway 16 on Tuesday.

Man killed in Babine Lake Road crash identified

A man who died in a car crash near Smithers on Monday has been identified as William Edward Gush, aged 61, of Telkwa.

Alex Cuba performing at the world premiere of his new album Healer in Smithers on March 31.

Alex Cuba impresses at Smithers album launch

It’s impossible not to be transported to a warmer, brighter place by Alex Cuba’s hip-swinging, finger-snapping live set.

Alex Cuba performing at the world premiere of his new album Healer in Smithers on March 31.

Man’s body found on Highway 16

Houston RCMP are investigating after the body of a man was found in a ditch on Highway 16 this morning.