Marisca Bakker

The Sticky Files.

Getting used to the new normal

Marisca hopes some pandemic attitudes go away while others stick around

The Sticky Files.
Mz. Polly Tooshin, who has also be known as former Telkwa Mayor Darcy Repen, was awarded the prize of Mz. Industrious as top fundraiser in 2018. (File photo)

Mz. Judged latest victim to fall to COVID

Ladies' high heels in larger sizes at local second hand stores are safe for now

Mz. Polly Tooshin, who has also be known as former Telkwa Mayor Darcy Repen, was awarded the prize of Mz. Industrious as top fundraiser in 2018. (File photo)
Telkwa Village Office sign.

New subdivision for Telkwa in the works

Developer asks for amendements to bylaws to build a new subdivision in in Tower Road neighbourhood

Telkwa Village Office sign.
The Woodland Ice Rink.

Telkwa hoping for grant money to repair rink

Village has applied for federal gas tax grant to renovate the Woodland Park Rink

The Woodland Ice Rink.
A grizzly that was spotted near Newens Road in Smithers has been captured, tagged and relocated. (photo from Facebook)

Dohler Flats grizzly relocated by Smithers COs

The four-year-old male was relocated a couple of hours south of Houston

A grizzly that was spotted near Newens Road in Smithers has been captured, tagged and relocated. (photo from Facebook)
Gladys Atrill (Walter Joseph photo)

Atrill becomes only second female mayor of Smithers

The new mayor reflects on Carole Young, the first woman to hold the job back in 1993

Gladys Atrill (Walter Joseph photo)
Woman getting flu shot

Flu vaccine available soon at public health clinics

Northern Health advising everyone over the age of 6 months to roll up their sleeves

Woman getting flu shot
Marisca

Now is not the time for a federal election

Is the government sending mixed messages, telling Canadans to stay home but going out to vote is OK?

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Telkwa Fire Department.

Repairs to fire hall in Telkwa complete

Firefighters resume pre-COVID-19 activities

Telkwa Fire Department.
Fakundo Gaseiazoro was the main painter for the redecoration of the skateboard park as part of the Go Skateboarding event last week.

Design for skateboard park unveiled at Smithers council

Smithers council on board with new design of park

Fakundo Gaseiazoro was the main painter for the redecoration of the skateboard park as part of the Go Skateboarding event last week.
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New hospital check-in app safe, easy and fast

Marisca tries out a new app to avoid waiting in line at the hospital

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Telkwa council is currently meeting in an unfinished section of the municipal building. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Pandemic pushes Telkwa to renovate council chambers earlier than anticipated

Council awards contract to give new meeting room a facelift ahead of schedule

Telkwa council is currently meeting in an unfinished section of the municipal building. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Village of Telkwa (File photo)

Telkwa not increasing bylaw officer’s hours

Director of Finance thinks enough time is spent patrolling the village and responding to complaints

Village of Telkwa (File photo)
Mayoral candidate Joe Bramsleven (centre right) waits for results to come in with his campaign manager, Scott Grovers (far right) and their spouses at Boston Pizza earlier this evening. (Deb Meissner photo)

Atrill defeats Bramsleven for mayor in landslide

Mika Meyer replaces Atrill as the sixth councillor

Mayoral candidate Joe Bramsleven (centre right) waits for results to come in with his campaign manager, Scott Grovers (far right) and their spouses at Boston Pizza earlier this evening. (Deb Meissner photo)
A sign of an upcoming election. Campaign signs line the highway near Queen Street in Smithers.  (Marisca Bakker photo)

Councillor candidates discuss the environment

Views on climate change and electric vehicles vary between the four

A sign of an upcoming election. Campaign signs line the highway near Queen Street in Smithers.  (Marisca Bakker photo)
Facebook photo

New multicultural society organizes virtual concert

Organizers want to promote unity through diversity by showcasing ethnic cultures

Facebook photo
Kids wait to hear the winner of a dance competition held at the 2019 Treat City, which took place at Bovill Square in Smithers on Oct. 31. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

Annual Halloween event going on tour

Treat City won't be happening at Bovill Square this year

Kids wait to hear the winner of a dance competition held at the 2019 Treat City, which took place at Bovill Square in Smithers on Oct. 31. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
Nesting Ospreys, sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts, with a black eye patch and wings. (File photo)

BC Hydro plans power outage to move Osprey nest

Power outage on Oct. 9 afternoon for 576 customers

Nesting Ospreys, sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts, with a black eye patch and wings. (File photo)
Marisca Bakker

Keeping the wildlife wild

Marisca wants to teach her children to respect the environment

Marisca Bakker
Dr. Mallory Quinn (middle) at her medical school graduation in 2014 with her two sisters, Courtney (left) and Kelsey Quinn. Contributed photo

Local doctors win awards

Pacific Northwest Spirit awards recognize Smithers physicians

Dr. Mallory Quinn (middle) at her medical school graduation in 2014 with her two sisters, Courtney (left) and Kelsey Quinn. Contributed photo