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Jacob Hes was a regular member of the RCMP in E Division at the time of the alleged offences. (Contributed to Black Press Media)
Jacob Hes was a regular member of the RCMP in E Division at the time of the alleged offences. (Contributed to Black Press Media)
Cassidy Collingwood skis her way to a gold medal at the Western Canadian U16 Championships at Red Mountain in Rossland March 6. (Submitted photo)

Smithers skier wins gold in Western Canadian U16

Over two events last week, Smithers skiers proved they belong in the upper echelon

Cassidy Collingwood skis her way to a gold medal at the Western Canadian U16 Championships at Red Mountain in Rossland March 6. (Submitted photo)
A bear cub named Rock came into the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in the summer of 2020 after police found it in a cage in a home. He spent a year with the shelter before being release healthy. Justin Thibault has now been sentenced for unlawful possession of live wildlife in provincial court on March 3, 2023. (Photo from NLWS Facebook page)

Man fined $7,500 for keeping bear cub in a cage

Bear taken to Northern Lights Wildlife Society in 2020 and released into the wild the following year

A bear cub named Rock came into the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in the summer of 2020 after police found it in a cage in a home. He spent a year with the shelter before being release healthy. Justin Thibault has now been sentenced for unlawful possession of live wildlife in provincial court on March 3, 2023. (Photo from NLWS Facebook page)
Six puppies were found dead while the mother dog and two puppies survived the fire. (Submitted photo by owners)

6 puppies die in Terrace carport fire

2 puppies and their mother survived, no people were injured

Six puppies were found dead while the mother dog and two puppies survived the fire. (Submitted photo by owners)
(Left) Senzia Nelms from Coast Mountain College won second place in post-secondary category for hairstylist; (right) Angelina Roberts from Coast Mountain College won first place in the post-secondary category for hairstylist. (Submitted photo)

PHOTOS: Students showcase talents at Skills Canada trades competition in Terrace

Winners of these regional events are invited to provincial competitions in Vancouver

(Left) Senzia Nelms from Coast Mountain College won second place in post-secondary category for hairstylist; (right) Angelina Roberts from Coast Mountain College won first place in the post-secondary category for hairstylist. (Submitted 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)
Ceremonies that included songs, dances, and traditional regalia were performed by Nisga’a and other First Nations from across B.C. March 3 2023. (Photo Alex Antrobus)

PHOTOS: Nisga’a find a home away from home at Hoobiyee celebrations in Vancouver

Standing in the presence of it all, you can’t help but feel like this year’s harvest will be a good one

Ceremonies that included songs, dances, and traditional regalia were performed by Nisga’a and other First Nations from across B.C. March 3 2023. (Photo Alex Antrobus)
The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the RCMP?

Canada’s national police force turns 150 years old in 2023

The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
Smithers council is looking for feedback on possible changes being made to a bylaw including adding temporary overnight sheltering locations to local parks. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Town seeking public comment on changes to parks bylaw

Purpose of the meeting is to give the public an opportunity to provide input on the proposed changes

Smithers council is looking for feedback on possible changes being made to a bylaw including adding temporary overnight sheltering locations to local parks. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Northern Lights Shelter owner Angelika Langen. (John Marriott photo)

Rewilding grizzlies: New documentary filmed in Smithers airs tonight (March 3)

Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter part of a study on survival of rewilded grizzly bears

Northern Lights Shelter owner Angelika Langen. (John Marriott photo)
A nurse prepares a syringe of a COVID-19 vaccine. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Nechako Lakes MLA says poll backs an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

John Rustad wants the province to hire back suspended or fired health care workers

A nurse prepares a syringe of a COVID-19 vaccine. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Will Stroet and his band celebrate Franco-fun Ski Day on Hudson Bay Mountain March 4. (Patrick Witwicki photo)
Will Stroet and his band celebrate Franco-fun Ski Day on Hudson Bay Mountain March 4. (Patrick Witwicki photo)
The Clore River is once again flowing freely after Coastal GasLink finished digging a trench to contain its natural gas pipeline. (Coastal GasLink photo)

Clore River flowing over buried natural gas pipeline

Allegations had been raised of damage to fish habitat

The Clore River is once again flowing freely after Coastal GasLink finished digging a trench to contain its natural gas pipeline. (Coastal GasLink photo)
Ridley Island Export Logistics Project has received a passing grade from the Fed's, concluding the environmental assessment review process with the findings the project is not likely to cause significant adverse effects, announced the Prince Rupert Port Authority announced on March 1. (Photo: Supplied)
Ridley Island Export Logistics Project has received a passing grade from the Fed's, concluding the environmental assessment review process with the findings the project is not likely to cause significant adverse effects, announced the Prince Rupert Port Authority announced on March 1. (Photo: Supplied)
Canada is facing pressure to send some of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine after Germany said it would donate some of the weapons and approve requests from other countries that have the same equipment. Canadian Forces Leopard 2A4 tanks are shown at CFB Gagetown in Oromocto, N.B., on September 13, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Smith

IN OUR VIEW: Ukraine still needs Canadian aid

Putin is counting on fatigue by Ukraine’s allies

  • Mar 2, 2023
Canada is facing pressure to send some of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine after Germany said it would donate some of the weapons and approve requests from other countries that have the same equipment. Canadian Forces Leopard 2A4 tanks are shown at CFB Gagetown in Oromocto, N.B., on September 13, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Smith
Finn Rosenberger gets settled into the course with his competitors. (Submitted photo)

Bulkley Valley nordic skiers all revved up

Local skiiers do well at provincial competition

  • Mar 2, 2023
Finn Rosenberger gets settled into the course with his competitors. (Submitted photo)
Patrick Flynn, 9, swims to a strong second place finish in the 25 butterfly in his first time swimming that race during a regional swim meet in Smithers Feb. 25 and 26. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Bulkley Valley Otters host regional swim meet

Otters performance outstanding as hosts of regional meet

  • Mar 2, 2023
Patrick Flynn, 9, swims to a strong second place finish in the 25 butterfly in his first time swimming that race during a regional swim meet in Smithers Feb. 25 and 26. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Telkwa, Smithers, Witset and Hazelton fire crew train together Oct. 29 in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)
Telkwa, Smithers, Witset and Hazelton fire crew train together Oct. 29 in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)
Tosh Krauskopf wins a spot on the Canadian national team in SlopeStyle snowboarding in Calgary. (Submitted photo)

Tosh Krauskopf wins spot on BC team for 2023 Canada Winter Games

The Smithers SlopeStyle snowboarder qualified at an international event in Calgary two weeks ago

Tosh Krauskopf wins a spot on the Canadian national team in SlopeStyle snowboarding in Calgary. (Submitted photo)
Smithers mayor Gladys Atrill appointed to the BC Transit Committee. (File photo)

Smithers mayor appointed to the BC Transit Committee

Gladys Atrill says having someone from the north on the board will shed some light on rural transit

Smithers mayor Gladys Atrill appointed to the BC Transit Committee. (File photo)