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Don’t forget to check in with each other during the holidays

Another holiday season is upon us, and boy is it a busy…

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On November 17th, the Pisac Bomberos (firefighters) marched in a Parade honouring Inca Nobleman, Bernardo Tambohuacso, and members of the FRITA deployment were asked to march with B-131 Bomberos and “were honoured” to be able to display the Canadian flag. (Telkwa Fire Chief, Derek Dickson front right. (Jose L. A. Ascuna photo)

Telkwa Fire Chief joins international training deployment in Peru

More than 50 Peruvian firefighters took training from an international team including Derek Dickson

On November 17th, the Pisac Bomberos (firefighters) marched in a Parade honouring Inca Nobleman, Bernardo Tambohuacso, and members of the FRITA deployment were asked to march with B-131 Bomberos and “were honoured” to be able to display the Canadian flag. (Telkwa Fire Chief, Derek Dickson front right. (Jose L. A. Ascuna photo)
(Eric Anderson Photo)

The weather outside was freezing, but Round Lake Hall was warm and inviting

Music of all kind filled the air at the Round Lake Hall

(Eric Anderson Photo)
Cost of pork, chicken and beef continue to rise. (Deb Meissner photo)

Updated: Cost of living in the north strains budgets

Living further from services demands creativity for everyday living

Cost of pork, chicken and beef continue to rise. (Deb Meissner photo)
(Evan Thompson / The Record/photo)

BV Hospice is hosting their Ceremony of Remembering

Remembering family, friends and community members who have died

(Evan Thompson / The Record/photo)
School District 54 trustees gathered for their first business meeting Nov. 15 since the October elections. From the left, Priscilla Michell, Jennifer Williams (Chair), Jason Krauskopf, Frank Farrell, Floyd Krishan, Les Kearns (vice chair), and Kristina Graham. (Cindy McDiarmid photo/School District 54)

School enrollments hold steady in Houston, but increase in Smithers

Staffing levels also satisfactory according to the board report

School District 54 trustees gathered for their first business meeting Nov. 15 since the October elections. From the left, Priscilla Michell, Jennifer Williams (Chair), Jason Krauskopf, Frank Farrell, Floyd Krishan, Les Kearns (vice chair), and Kristina Graham. (Cindy McDiarmid photo/School District 54)
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Smithereens defend noon-time siren in droves

Deb ponders the lessons of the noon-time tradition

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Team photo, Jen McCreesh #16, is from Smithers, B.C. (WPV FB photo)

Smithers RCMP officer overcomes on-duty injury to become world-class para volleyball player

‘Watch what we can accomplish next,’: Smithers RCMP Cst. Jen McCreesh

Team photo, Jen McCreesh #16, is from Smithers, B.C. (WPV FB photo)
Smithers Francophone School (SFS) currently is located at 3490 Fulton Avenue, but its lease is up. (File photo)

Funding approved for francophone school site purchase in Smithers

$2.1 million from province to purchase property for a future Francophone school in Smithers.

Smithers Francophone School (SFS) currently is located at 3490 Fulton Avenue, but its lease is up. (File photo)
Smithers does not currently have a taxi service.(Black Press Media file photo)

Town, stakeholders discuss solutions to lack of taxi service

A public meeting failed to produce a concrete plan to address problem

Smithers does not currently have a taxi service.(Black Press Media file photo)
A house on Alfred Avenue caught on fire just before 6 p.m. on Oct. 18 in Smithers, B.C. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Smithers Interior News)
911 services were down during recent fire call out Oct. 18 on Alfred Avenue in Smithers, due to cell phone outage. (Kaitlyn Bailey photo)

911 Dispatch has been disrupted three times in six months

Telus and Rogers carriers have both been disrupted at different times

A house on Alfred Avenue caught on fire just before 6 p.m. on Oct. 18 in Smithers, B.C. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Smithers Interior News)
911 services were down during recent fire call out Oct. 18 on Alfred Avenue in Smithers, due to cell phone outage. (Kaitlyn Bailey photo)
School District 54 trustees gathered for their first business meeting Nov. 15 since the October elections. From the left, Priscilla Michell, Jennifer Williams (Chair), Jason Krauskopf, Frank Farrell, Floyd Krishan, Les Kearns (vice chair), and Kristina Graham. (Cindy McDiarmid photo/School District 54)

Houston trustees named chair, vice chair of school district 54

Jennifer Williams and Les Kearns to serve for one year

School District 54 trustees gathered for their first business meeting Nov. 15 since the October elections. From the left, Priscilla Michell, Jennifer Williams (Chair), Jason Krauskopf, Frank Farrell, Floyd Krishan, Les Kearns (vice chair), and Kristina Graham. (Cindy McDiarmid photo/School District 54)
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How to make a joyous holiday season without piling on debt

Deb reflects that being creative for the holidays can lessen stress and increase joy

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Pictured from left to right, David Wilford, Karen Wilson, Cornelia Huisman, Werner Eichstadter. (Submitted photo)

Karen Wilson honoured for her 25+ years of service to BV Critical Incident Response Team in Smithers

The team offers support for the first responders and community members after a tragic event

Pictured from left to right, David Wilford, Karen Wilson, Cornelia Huisman, Werner Eichstadter. (Submitted photo)
Steven Dubas photo

Bulkley Valley Bruisers roller derby team’s first home game in the works

After four years of recruitment and training the local team finally has enough of its own players

Steven Dubas photo
Angie Neiser’s class planned, organized and led the assembly for Remembrance Day at Muheim School in Smithers Nov 10. (Deb Meissner photo)

Muheim Elementary School’s Remembrance Day ceremonies in Smithers

All students participate for Remembrance Day at Muheim School

Angie Neiser’s class planned, organized and led the assembly for Remembrance Day at Muheim School in Smithers Nov 10. (Deb Meissner photo)
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Remembrance Day seen through the eyes of children

Kids get the importance of remembering, Deb says

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Mayor Leroy Dekens is sworn into office by Judge Wendy Bernt, Nov. 8, in Telkwa. (Deb Meissner photo)

The new Village of Telkwa Mayor and Council sworn in Nov. 8

Family and friends packed the Village of Telkwa chambers to witness swearing in ceremonies.

Mayor Leroy Dekens is sworn into office by Judge Wendy Bernt, Nov. 8, in Telkwa. (Deb Meissner photo)
BV Taxi (File photo)

Town seeks input on taxi and ridesharing services for Smithers

Town hall meeting scheduled for Nov. 24 from 1 to 2 p.m.

BV Taxi (File photo)
Smithers Cenotaph 2022. (Deb Meissner photo)

Smithers honours Canadian veterans and those still serving

Approximately 1,000 people attend Remembrance Day ceremonies in Smithers.

Smithers Cenotaph 2022. (Deb Meissner photo)