Deb Meissner

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A blanket atonement for the past and coming year

Deb does the Canadian thing and apologizes, whether she needs to or not

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Smithers firefighter Maclean Stefanek shows Zachary Williamson how to operate a fire hose during Canada Day celebrations at Bovill Square July 1. (Thom Barker photo)

Smithers 2022 Year in Review – July

JULY Fire destroys family home near Malkow A single family home was…

Smithers firefighter Maclean Stefanek shows Zachary Williamson how to operate a fire hose during Canada Day celebrations at Bovill Square July 1. (Thom Barker photo)
The Community College in Smithers was busy April 30, with residents dropping in for the Arts & Crafts & Bake sale for Ukraine. (Deb Meissner photo)

Trail Time for Ukraine sends 47 hockey bags of equipment and medical aid to Ukraine

Fundraiser for medical equipment provided 65 military grade tourniquets and 44 packages of hemostatic (quick-clotting) gauze.

The Community College in Smithers was busy April 30, with residents dropping in for the Arts & Crafts & Bake sale for Ukraine. (Deb Meissner photo)
A drug bust in Smithers Dec. 29th yielded what is believed to be fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine.(RCMP photo)

Two arrested, drugs seized in Dec. 29 drug bust in Smithers

Fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine found during raid

A drug bust in Smithers Dec. 29th yielded what is believed to be fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine.(RCMP photo)
Smithers singer-songwriter Mark Perry celebrates his upcoming album release concert in front of the beloved backdrop of Hudson Bay Mountain. (Thom Barker photo)

2022 Year in Review: April

2022 Year in Review: April

Smithers singer-songwriter Mark Perry celebrates his upcoming album release concert in front of the beloved backdrop of Hudson Bay Mountain. (Thom Barker photo)
Adam Kingsmill of Smithers, displays the silver medal he and teammates won at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships, and was selected last week to Canada’s National Para Hockey Team to compete for gold in Beijing, China in March 2022. (Deb Meissner photo)

2022 Year in Review: March

Telkwa mayor charged for drugs; airport gets $505K; Alex Cuba nominated for Juno

Adam Kingsmill of Smithers, displays the silver medal he and teammates won at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships, and was selected last week to Canada’s National Para Hockey Team to compete for gold in Beijing, China in March 2022. (Deb Meissner photo)
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We should be well beyond the ideas stage when it comes to homelessness

Deb wonders what will it take for action on the plight of homeless people in the deep freeze

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Fire at Fort Telkwa. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Former work shop burns, collapses at Fort Telkwa

Telkwa and Smithers fire crews respond under frigid conditions

Fire at Fort Telkwa. (Marisca Bakker photo)
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Here’s to hoping everyone finds love and joy this Christmas

Deb reminisces about Christmas traditions past and present

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New Hazelton Elementary School hosted a grand opening of the My Art Show Nov 23., at Misty River Art Gallery. The show will continue until December 23. (Submitted photo)

Misty River Art Gallery’s new show is a by young artisans

New Hazelton Elementary School, and the gallery hosted a grand opening of the students art

New Hazelton Elementary School hosted a grand opening of the My Art Show Nov 23., at Misty River Art Gallery. The show will continue until December 23. (Submitted photo)
The kids from Muheim School decided to sell their crafts at their craft fair and donate to the proceeds to BV Cancer Care Team. (Contributed photo)

Muheim Elementary School students donate $2K to cancer care team

Care team representatives impressed and extremely grateful for “beautiful gift to the team”

The kids from Muheim School decided to sell their crafts at their craft fair and donate to the proceeds to BV Cancer Care Team. (Contributed photo)
Around 300 attend Smithers Climate Rally, voice support for addressing climate change at rally in 2019. (File photo)

Smithers Climate Action group sets implementing plans as priority for town

The Town is showing it takes the climate emergency seriously, the group believes

Around 300 attend Smithers Climate Rally, voice support for addressing climate change at rally in 2019. (File photo)
December StoryWalk in Smithers, The Night Before Christmas by Barbara Reid. (Facebook photo)

StoryWalk Smithers is The Night Before Christmas for December

Barbara Reid reimagines everyone’s favourite Christmas poem in her own extraordinary style

December StoryWalk in Smithers, The Night Before Christmas by Barbara Reid. (Facebook photo)
Enjoying home for the holidays. (Metro Creative photo)

Holiday Plans Poll

What are your plans for the holiday season?

Enjoying home for the holidays. (Metro Creative photo)
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Post-pandemic seems like we have learned nothing

Hospitals and doctors are overrun, be smart before going out Deb says

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The SD54 building in Smithers. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

School district seeks input on draft school calendars up to 2025

Input from parents, teacher and students is requested.

The SD54 building in Smithers. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
Terry Gresl shovels a pathway clear for a resident after heavy snowfall Jan. 10 . (Brittany Gervais photo)

Snow Angels help seniors, and give to the community

Helping seniors in need, helps stay fit too.

Terry Gresl shovels a pathway clear for a resident after heavy snowfall Jan. 10 . (Brittany Gervais photo)
McCreesh with Nova, one of her beloved dogs. (Submitted photo)

Team Never Quit: how Jennifer McCreesh has overcome adversity

“Living an active life makes me happy” - Jen McCreesh

McCreesh with Nova, one of her beloved dogs. (Submitted photo)
The Smithers Alpenhorn Man was vandalized. The horn was broken off at the mouthpiece recently. (Deb Meissner photo)

Vandals rip off horn from Alpenhorn Man statue in Smithers

Iconic statue has stood on Main St. in Smithers for decades

The Smithers Alpenhorn Man was vandalized. The horn was broken off at the mouthpiece recently. (Deb Meissner photo)
Dec. 13 event

Christmas Showcase and Sing-along with Community Band on Dec. 13

Christmas Showcase and Sing-along with Community Band on Dec. 13

Dec. 13 event