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Hampton Lumber announces temporary mill curtailment in Fort St. James

Hampton Lumber announces temporary mill curtailment in Fort St. James

Fort St. James mill will undergo a temporary curtailment for five weeks due to low log availability.
Crews continue to monitor Ecstall River wildfire west of Kitimat

Crews continue to monitor Ecstall River wildfire west of Kitimat

Wildfire not considered a high risk to nearby properties
Smithers teen heads to Camp Ignite

Smithers teen heads to Camp Ignite

For the first time, someone from Smithers Fire Rescue is heading to Camp Ignite in the Lower Mainland
Smithers senior desperate for housekeeping services

Smithers senior desperate for housekeeping services

The Smithers Community Services Association program, Better at Home, is in need of a housekeeper.

Seniors housing walk aims to bring change to Smithers

Carol Morris hopes march on Main Street will raise awareness of "crisis" in seniors housing

Indigenous businesses make substantial impact on North Coast economy

Gitxaala Enterprises Corporation is growing an Indigenous-owned business empire in region
Smither’s celebrates annual sea cadet ceremonial review

Smither’s celebrates annual sea cadet ceremonial review

Although not yet at pre-pandemic levels, a recent open house saw the ranks grow significantly
RDBN office, landfills closed Aug. 1

RDBN office, landfills closed Aug. 1

The RDBN office will be closed Aug. 1 for an annual staff training event. This closure includes all locations of transfer stations, recycling depots and landfills.
Grizzly destroyed after roaming Smithers for easy meals

Grizzly destroyed after roaming Smithers for easy meals

A grizzly that was seen numerous times roaming the streets of Smithers and causing a stir on social media recently has been caught and destroyed.
No local fires, but Smithers feels the effects of smoky skies

No local fires, but Smithers feels the effects of smoky skies

While the Bulkley Valley has not been threatened directly by wildfires, it is feeling the effects on its air quality