Deb Meissner

Jane Hoek, right, and Debbie Courtliff from the Canadian Cancer Society during the first Daffodil Dash (File photo)

Bulkley Valley teacher, author, photographer, cellist, dies peacefully in Prince George

Our Town on Jane Hoek originally published Dec. 10, 2020

Jane Hoek, right, and Debbie Courtliff from the Canadian Cancer Society during the first Daffodil Dash (File photo)
The cast of Mamma Mia! sang, danced and delighted the sold out crowds at Smithers Secondary School, March 17-24. (Deb Meissner photo)

Smithers Secondary musical theatre department sold out every night of their show Mamma Mia!

Based on songs recorded by Swedish group ABBA, Mamma Mia! was a sold out success at SSS

The cast of Mamma Mia! sang, danced and delighted the sold out crowds at Smithers Secondary School, March 17-24. (Deb Meissner photo)
Muheim Witsuwit’en Drummers began the “Under the Big Top” Carnival on Ice by the Smithers Figure Skating Club March 17, in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)
Muheim Witsuwit’en Drummers began the “Under the Big Top” Carnival on Ice by the Smithers Figure Skating Club March 17, in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)
Katie Kmet at work in her “studio nook” as she calls her creative area at home. (Submitted photo)

‘What more could you ask for?’: Artist finds the life she’s looking for in the Bulkley Valley

Katie Kmet and her husband Michael took a giant leap of faith and landed in Smithers

Katie Kmet at work in her “studio nook” as she calls her creative area at home. (Submitted photo)
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Deb recalls the Bio Dome Experiment

The Bio Domes in Oracle, Arizona are fascinating to Deb

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Smithers Secondary School Ski and Snowboard team at Provincials in Sun Peaks, Feb. 27 to March 1. (Submitted photo)

Smithers Secondary School Ski and Snowboard Teams bring home hardware from Sun Peaks

Megan Fraser was fastest on the hill on her snowboard, bringing home the gold

Smithers Secondary School Ski and Snowboard team at Provincials in Sun Peaks, Feb. 27 to March 1. (Submitted photo)
New Village of Telkwa Council from left to right: Councillors Annette Morgan, Lee Ewald, Mayor Leroy Dekens, Councillors Simon Schat and Cathy Frenette. (Deb Meissner photo)

Telkwa council sets priorities for 2023 – 2026 term

Number one for the village is lobbying senior levels of government to address Telkwa issues

New Village of Telkwa Council from left to right: Councillors Annette Morgan, Lee Ewald, Mayor Leroy Dekens, Councillors Simon Schat and Cathy Frenette. (Deb Meissner photo)
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Telkwa proposes 12 per cent tax increase

An average residential property will see an increase of $193 in 2023 if budget passes

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Vrushali Bhatt, Pharmacist and Associate Owner of Shoppers Drug Mart in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)

B.C. pharmacists gain increased discretion in prescribing

New pharmacist responsibilities a win for patients

Vrushali Bhatt, Pharmacist and Associate Owner of Shoppers Drug Mart in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)
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Racism has no place in this day and age

Deb is outraged at the treatment of Alex Cuba recently

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Smithers Figure Skating Club presents “Under the Big Top” at this years’ carnival on ice, March 17, at the Smithers Civic Centre (Arena). (Submitted photo)

Smithers Figure Skating Club carnival returns with “Under the Big Top”

Carnival on Ice is the skating club’s biggest annual fundraiser

Smithers Figure Skating Club presents “Under the Big Top” at this years’ carnival on ice, March 17, at the Smithers Civic Centre (Arena). (Submitted photo)
The Storey family home on Toboggan Lake, west of Smithers, burned on the night of March 14. The renter and his dog were able to escape without injury. (Sara Chalmers FaceBook photo)

Historic home on Toboggan Lake, west of Smithers, burns to the ground March 14

103 year old home a complete loss; tenant and dog escape unharmed

The Storey family home on Toboggan Lake, west of Smithers, burned on the night of March 14. The renter and his dog were able to escape without injury. (Sara Chalmers FaceBook photo)
Toan Krauskopf tops the podium March 4, at the B.C. Snowboard Provincial Series SlopeStyle competition. (Submitted photo)

Toan Krauskopf hits the top of the podium at provincials

Toan Krauskopf hit the top of the podium at SilverStar Mountain Resort,…

Toan Krauskopf tops the podium March 4, at the B.C. Snowboard Provincial Series SlopeStyle competition. (Submitted photo)
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Our youth are in the midst of a mental health crisis

Deb says to check in with our kids and grandkids and really talk

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Telkwa Fire Rescue, Truck 21, was written off by ICBC, although a certified mechanic deemed the truck fit for driving. Repair costs estimated to be more than the truck’s value. (Deb Meissner photo)

Telkwa Fire Rescue Truck 21 damaged, five crew members safe, in vehicle incident

Fire crew responding to motor vehicle incident, also in crash

Telkwa Fire Rescue, Truck 21, was written off by ICBC, although a certified mechanic deemed the truck fit for driving. Repair costs estimated to be more than the truck’s value. (Deb Meissner photo)
On the podium. Left, Tosh Krauskopf, Silver medalists, Centre, Eli Bouchard, Gold Medalist and Laurent Ethier, Bronze Metalist at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. (FB photo)

Krauskopf brings home silver and bronze from the 2023 Canada Winter Games

Smithers boarder places second in slopestyle, third in big air and sixth in snowboardcross

On the podium. Left, Tosh Krauskopf, Silver medalists, Centre, Eli Bouchard, Gold Medalist and Laurent Ethier, Bronze Metalist at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. (FB photo)
The original Bulkey Bridge on the left, replacement bridge on the right, with an unknown gentleman in front. (B.V. Museum archives photo)

A tale of three bridges: The history of connecting the two sides of the Bulkley Valley

The railroad was the impetus for establishing a physical link between the east and west valley

The original Bulkey Bridge on the left, replacement bridge on the right, with an unknown gentleman in front. (B.V. Museum archives photo)
Telkwa, Smithers, Witset and Hazelton fire crew train together Oct. 29 in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)

Smithers and Telkwa volunteer fire departments receive funds for fire equipment

Other Northern B.C. fire departments benefit from funding

Telkwa, Smithers, Witset and Hazelton fire crew train together Oct. 29 in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)
The Creative Roots competitive dance team. Left to right: Payton Harding, Piper Johns, Ava Forslund, Sienna Seaborn, Shyanne Noordhof and McKinley Groves. (Submitted photo)

Smithers competitive dancers place first four times in Quesnel

Six dancers from Creative Roots competed against 11 other studios from across northern B.C.

The Creative Roots competitive dance team. Left to right: Payton Harding, Piper Johns, Ava Forslund, Sienna Seaborn, Shyanne Noordhof and McKinley Groves. (Submitted photo)
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Stand with Ukraine because peace is tenuous for all

A year ago the world was shocked and stunned to learn of…

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