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WATCH: Sparks fly as two people speak out during Oct. 12 North Matters event in Smithers

The First-Nations led pro-LNG community celebration took place Oct. 12 at Bovill Square
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Police step onto the scene to try and calm down tensions as two unidentified protestors yell during a speech given by Sandra George at an Oct. 12 First-Nations led pro-LNG community celebration at Bovill Square in Smithers. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

The beginning of a First-Nations led pro-LNG community celebration held at Bovill Square in Smithers on Oct. 12 was marked by tension as two protestors spoke out while Sandra George spoke at the microphone. Police were present and had to eventually come and remove one of the protestors from the area.

Watch the video below, and stay tuned for our full coverage of the event.

WARNING: This video contains explicit language, viewer discretion is advised.