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First baby born in 2024 in Smithers is a boy!

Baby Elias was born on Jan. 3 at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital
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Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (File photo)

The first baby born in Smithers this year is a boy.

Elias Benjamin van de Water was born at Bulkley Valley District Hospital on Jan. 3 at 8:25 a.m.

He was six pounds, one ounce. His parents are Shane and Lisa van de Water of Smithers.

READ MORE: It’s a girl!



Marisca Bakker

About the Author: Marisca Bakker

Marisca was born and raised in Ontario and moved to Smithers almost ten years ago on a one-year contract.
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