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How the famed Alpenhorn Man,(Alpine Al), made it to Main Street in Smithers

How the famed Alpenhorn Man,(Alpine Al), made it to Main Street in Smithers

The Old Man, The Alpenhorn Man, and Alpine Al all names for Smithers iconic statue
The little bakery that could: Skeena bakery keeps on baking down barriers

The little bakery that could: Skeena bakery keeps on baking down barriers

While its mission is noble, it’s the food that makes it such an overwhelming success
Team Never Quit: how Jennifer McCreesh has overcome adversity

Team Never Quit: how Jennifer McCreesh has overcome adversity

“Living an active life makes me happy” - Jen McCreesh
Smithers art teacher honoured for excellence

Smithers art teacher honoured for excellence

Perry Rath on being an art teacher and advocate for the LGTBQ2S community
Smithers Christmas Choir returns with Sunrise Mass by Ole Gjeib

Smithers Christmas Choir returns with Sunrise Mass by Ole Gjeib

Three performances will be put on Dec. 2, 3 and 4 at Smithers Christian Reformed Church
A history of Remembrance Day in Smithers

A history of Remembrance Day in Smithers

Remembrance Day was first observed in Canada, and throughout the British Commonwealth in 1919. It was originally called “Armistice Day,” to commemorate the armistice agreement that had ended the First World War at 11 a.m. on November 11th, 1918 – the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month.
Expanded Salvation Army offices in Smithers allow for new programs

Expanded Salvation Army offices in Smithers allow for new programs

Food Banks, hot meals, and many services expanded in Smithers
In Our Valley: Lois Marleau

In Our Valley: Lois Marleau

For decades she’s been hitting the slopes and making friends
A true friend to the library and Friends of the Library

A true friend to the library and Friends of the Library

Wally Bergen steps down from the library board after serving for 17 years.
Nyïbegh: When a canoe is not just a canoe

Nyïbegh: When a canoe is not just a canoe

The Dze L K’ant war canoe is a symbol of the reclamation of culture and a vessel for healing