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Marisca Bakker

Marisca Bakker

Marisca was born and raised in Ontario and moved to Smithers almost ten years ago on a one-year contract. She fell in love with the valley and the community and hasn't left. She attended Ryerson University for political science, has her broadcast journalism diploma from Loyalist College and a creative writing certificate from Algonquin College. Marisca has been married for six years, has two daughters and a fur baby, a five pound Havanese dog named Lacey. She enjoys shopping, travelling and the occasional glass of wine.

Phone
250.847.3266
Email
marisca.bakker@interior-news.com

Recent Work by Marisca

Fire near Viewmount Road

Fire near Viewmount Road

Road was closed, students at Ebenezer School forced to stay at school after bell rang
Smithers takes action for homeless encampment cleanup

Smithers takes action for homeless encampment cleanup

Tents will be temporarily moved biweekly for park cleanup then returned to original positions
Happy Mother’s Day including mothers-in-law

Happy Mother’s Day including mothers-in-law

Marisca appreciates the relationship she has with her mother-in-law
Museum prepares evacuation plan for wildfire season

Museum prepares evacuation plan for wildfire season

Plans being put in place to preserve Bulkley Valley heritage
Mountain bike club plans upgrades to Elk Park

Mountain bike club plans upgrades to Elk Park

Growing interest drives move to appeal to broader demographic and adhere to higher safety standards
Smithers airport lands environmental investigation continues

Smithers airport lands environmental investigation continues

This project will enable airport to implement an environmental management and remediation strategy
Town installs new Smithers welcome signs

Town installs new Smithers welcome signs

There has not been entrance signs on either side of town for the past three years
UPDATE: Fire on Old Babine Lake Road destroys shed

UPDATE: Fire on Old Babine Lake Road destroys shed

Smithers Fire Rescue put out a structure fire May 4 that spread slightly to a small stand of trees
Project plagued with safety violations at a standstill again

Project plagued with safety violations at a standstill again

Construction began on a Burger King and gas station development in 2021
Annual BVCS highway cleanup planned for May 8

Annual BVCS highway cleanup planned for May 8

More than 90 students will pick up garbage along Highway 16 and other local roads
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