Trevor Hewitt

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Former BV Rod & Gun Club president Brian Atherton pictured in April 2019. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

‘God help gun owners like me if [the Liberals] get a majority’: former gun club president

Brian Atherton says the recent Liberal gun ban could kill the Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club

Former BV Rod & Gun Club president Brian Atherton pictured in April 2019. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
Smithers’ rainbow crosswalk sits with a fresh coat of paint at Main and Second after volunteers repainted the crosswalk in May 2019. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

‘It’s hurting our town’s image’: Pride Society against delay of rainbow sidewalk repaint

The organization expressed frustration over lack of consultation regarding decision

Smithers’ rainbow crosswalk sits with a fresh coat of paint at Main and Second after volunteers repainted the crosswalk in May 2019. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
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If volunteers want to repaint the rainbow sidewalk we should let them

Trevor feels at the very least we should let the community fundraise the sidewalks repainting

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The Smithers Public Library (SPL) pictured on the afternoon of Jan. 16, 2020 during snowfall. The Library is encouraging anyone seeking relief from the cold to drop by this week and is serving hot beverages and treats for the entire week. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

Smithers Public Library hopeful for August 4 reopening date

Library says the opening date depends on when they can get their plexiglass order

The Smithers Public Library (SPL) pictured on the afternoon of Jan. 16, 2020 during snowfall. The Library is encouraging anyone seeking relief from the cold to drop by this week and is serving hot beverages and treats for the entire week. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
The Interior News’ Trevor Hewitt helps shave a llama at the Bulkley Canyon Ranch and Hazelton Hops, located just outside of New Hazelton. (Laurie Gallant photo)

What shaving a llama taught me about food and resource security in the age of COVID-19

The Interior News’ Trevor Hewitt was in Hazelton earlier this month to learn about food security

The Interior News’ Trevor Hewitt helps shave a llama at the Bulkley Canyon Ranch and Hazelton Hops, located just outside of New Hazelton. (Laurie Gallant photo)
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It’s all in your perspective

If I had to sum up what I’ve learned in the last…

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Walnut Park Elementary School. (File photo)

Walnut Park rebuild on track for September 2021 opening

On top of renovations the new building will contain a daycare with 42 childcare spots

Walnut Park Elementary School. (File photo)
The BV Return-It Depot was super busy for its reopening June 3 as people sought to unload months-worth of recyclables. (Thom Barker photo)

Bottle Depot volume doubles following closure

Judy Hofsink says she’s never seen it so busy

The BV Return-It Depot was super busy for its reopening June 3 as people sought to unload months-worth of recyclables. (Thom Barker photo)
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Northwest consumers deserve easier access to transparency on gas prices

It shouldn’t require a background in investigative journalism or familiarity with freedom…

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A panorama of the Telkwa Coal open house Nov. 28, 2018 at Telkwa Elementary School. More recently the company put on two virtual open houses to give Bulkley Valley residents a chance to learn more and ask questions about the Tenas Project. (Chris Gareau photo)

Telkwa Coal aiming for late 2020 or early 2021 submission of environmental assessment

In a virtual open house held on June 17 a number of…

A panorama of the Telkwa Coal open house Nov. 28, 2018 at Telkwa Elementary School. More recently the company put on two virtual open houses to give Bulkley Valley residents a chance to learn more and ask questions about the Tenas Project. (Chris Gareau photo)
Emilie Schmidt opened ReJar Zero Waste on July 7. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

‘Small actions inspire big change’: new entrepreneur in Smithers talks zero waste

Emilie Schmidt opened ReJar Zero Waste on July 7

Emilie Schmidt opened ReJar Zero Waste on July 7. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
Council allows secondary suites in semi-detached homes

Council allows secondary suites in semi-detached homes

Secondary suites in semi-detached dwellings on approved properties with laneway access permitted

Council allows secondary suites in semi-detached homes
Northern Health issues alert over rise in illicit Benzodiazepines contaminating street drugs

Northern Health issues alert over rise in illicit Benzodiazepines contaminating street drugs

Healthcare provider has previously said COVID-19 could have impacted drug supply

Northern Health issues alert over rise in illicit Benzodiazepines contaminating street drugs
The Bulkley Valley Christian School (BVCS) class of 2020 grads took to Main Street on June 24 to celebrate the end of a somewhat unconventional final year. Students drove their vehicles (which had each been decorated into unique floats) down Main Street as parents and community members shouted well wishes from the sidewalks. (Trevor Hewitt photos)

A graduation well-earned and well-celebrated

The Bulkley Valley Christian School (BVCS) class of 2020 grads took to Main Street

The Bulkley Valley Christian School (BVCS) class of 2020 grads took to Main Street on June 24 to celebrate the end of a somewhat unconventional final year. Students drove their vehicles (which had each been decorated into unique floats) down Main Street as parents and community members shouted well wishes from the sidewalks. (Trevor Hewitt photos)
Spring Chinook Salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service

Council votes to pen letter to fisheries minister asking for earlier Chinook opening date

The DFO is set to reassess Chinook fishing ban in Skeena River on July 15

Spring Chinook Salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service
Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation listens as Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks during a press conference in Fort McMurray, Alta. on Friday May 30, 2014. Adam was involved in an incident with RCMP officers in Alberta where he was tackled by officers and taken to the ground in what was called an unnecessary use of force by a number of Indigenous rights watchdog groups across the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Native Women’s Association calls for police reform in wake of recent Indigenous deaths

Chantel Moore and Rodney Levi both recently died following interactions with police

Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation listens as Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks during a press conference in Fort McMurray, Alta. on Friday May 30, 2014. Adam was involved in an incident with RCMP officers in Alberta where he was tackled by officers and taken to the ground in what was called an unnecessary use of force by a number of Indigenous rights watchdog groups across the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Editorial

See you at the movies

P is for pandemic. It’s also for Phase 3. As we move…

Editorial
The town held an Ideas Fair on May 1, 2019 as part of their consultation process with the public for their Active Transportation Plan. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

Town pushes forward with Active Transportation Plan, postpones Third Street bike lane

The Strategic Priority Committee made a number of recommendations at their June 2 meeting

The town held an Ideas Fair on May 1, 2019 as part of their consultation process with the public for their Active Transportation Plan. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
Smithers Secondary School (SSS) Class of 2020 valedictorians Tre Schmidt (left) and Jared Lytle (right) prepare for a virtual recording of their speech to fellow classmates on June 17 at SSS. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

‘It’s definitely a weird time’: Dual SSS valedictorians reflect on unconventional final year

Tre Schmidt and Jared Lytle shared valedictorian duties for the SSS Class of 2020 grad

Smithers Secondary School (SSS) Class of 2020 valedictorians Tre Schmidt (left) and Jared Lytle (right) prepare for a virtual recording of their speech to fellow classmates on June 17 at SSS. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
The Red Dress has been a symbol of commemoration and remembrance for missing and murdered indigenous women since 2010, with the inception of the Red Dress project, an artistic representation of the fallen sisters. (Claire Palmer)

‘We all have a role in speaking up’: Bachrach expresses support for reimagining of police role

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP says reallocating funding to address root causes of issues is important

The Red Dress has been a symbol of commemoration and remembrance for missing and murdered indigenous women since 2010, with the inception of the Red Dress project, an artistic representation of the fallen sisters. (Claire Palmer)