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Local fire departments could send firefighters to help battle wildfires in the province

Local fire departments could send firefighters to help battle wildfires in the province

Smithers and Telkwa Fire Departments could be sending personnel and or resources.
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako issues evacuation alerts

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako issues evacuation alerts

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued three evacuation alerts on its eastern side.
Minor injuries in Sunday afternoon crash

Minor injuries in Sunday afternoon crash

Woman, 35, ticketed for driving without due care and attention.
Campfires banned across the province, including Smithers

Campfires banned across the province, including Smithers

BC Wildfire Service implements burn ban until further notice.
Motorcycle rider injured in crash northwest of Smithers

Motorcycle rider injured in crash northwest of Smithers

UPDATE: Charges have been laid against the van driver. Hwy 16 reopened after crash snarls traffic.
UPDATE: Family say Greg Vinnish found safe

UPDATE: Family say Greg Vinnish found safe

Greg Vinnish, who has friends and family in Smithers and visits, went missing July 6.
Smithers Secondary School sustains damage following theft

Smithers Secondary School sustains damage following theft

Cops seek information after Smithers Secondary School damaged.
CMA adding new direct flight Sunday

CMA adding new direct flight Sunday

The new non-stop service for the Smithers-based airline is from Prince George to Edmonton.
Gitsegukla Band to hold chief and council election

Gitsegukla Band to hold chief and council election

Voting will take place July 7 at the Gitsegukla school gym.
Bakery breastfeeding notice causes uproar

Bakery breastfeeding notice causes uproar

Asking breastfeeding mothers to cover up as Telkwa Bakery did is defined as discriminatory in B.C.