Smithers Interior News

Two Smithers artists connect through Arterial exhibit in P.G.

Michelle Gazely and Sarah Northcott are part of the Fantastic5point0 Northern B.C. artists collective

  • Aug 19, 2021

B.C. bat program seeks reports of bat sightings and behaviour

In August inexperience may land bat pups in unusual places

  • Aug 12, 2021

Cross one off the bucket list; hiking the Spatsizi

Search for the three-toed Spatsizi sloth and other tales from northern B.C.

  • Aug 12, 2021

Edmonton comic Kathleen McGee headlines Smithers show

Dale Ehrstien also on the bill for August 14 show at Bulkley Valley Brewery

  • Aug 12, 2021

Hardy audience turns up for Float Fest despite weather

Four bands and supporting acts entertained kayakers, boaters and floaters Aug. 7

  • Aug 12, 2021

Harvest well underway; prep for next year begins

Erik is thrilled to have the fall fair back and his dahlias in bloom

  • Aug 12, 2021

More paramedics a good start

What matters will be accountability over the long term to end burnout among paramedics in B.C.

  • Aug 12, 2021

Regional district proposes streamlined bylaw ticket system

The bylaw dispute adjudication (BDA) system avoids the expensive use of provincial courts

  • Aug 12, 2021

Smithers weekly police blotter: July 29 – August 3

Smithers RCMP opened 126 files including 10 crimes against persons

  • Aug 12, 2021

Three cheers for our local athletes on the world stage

Regan Yee came up short of a medal at the Olympics, but what an accomplishment just to be there

  • Aug 12, 2021

Feds/province pay for 3.5 km of Smithers to Telkwa trail

The funding was part of a larger infrastructure announcement affecting nine northern B.C. projects

  • Aug 9, 2021

Scalawag (Teo Saefkow) drops new video today

"Run Away" video is third from Scalawag's new EP Runaway

  • Aug 6, 2021

10th annual Chip Run draws record participation

The 10th annual Chip Run in Smithers July 24 saw a record 109 motorcycles participate and raised what will undoubtedly be a record amount of money when it is all counted.

  • Aug 5, 2021

A steep hill to climb

Economic projections are good, but how will the parties make sure it works for all us?

  • Aug 5, 2021

CityWest expansion continues with Central Coast Communication Society

Collaboration will see fibre-optics in Bella Colla provided by Prince Rupert communications company

  • Aug 5, 2021

Community grieves mama bear and three cubs

The Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter (NLWS) has an unusually large cohort of bear cubs this summer.

  • Aug 5, 2021

Electric vehicle charging network slowly being put into place

Way now cleared for a BC Hydro station in Houston

  • Aug 5, 2021

Get a job and become a contributing member of society

Tom recounts his own story of finding his working career

  • Aug 5, 2021

MP Bachrach takes his office on the road

The new "bike office" was a collaboration between Bachrach, Bruce Hobson and Mark Dehoog

  • Aug 5, 2021

Northwest crews assisting in firefighting efforts around B.C.

Resources have been deployed to the Kamloops, Southeast and Cariboo Fire Centres

  • Aug 5, 2021