Local News

Canfor cancels plans to replace its Houston sawmill

Company says provincial policies make future too uncertain to continue

May 9, 2024 5:42 PM Read more >

Smithers records four toxic drug deaths in first quarter of 2024

The town remains below provincial average in deaths per 100,000 population

May 9, 2024 3:53 PM Read more >

Traffic halted while crews responded to fire near Viewmount Road

Road was closed, students at Ebenezer School forced to stay at school after bell rang

May 9, 2024 3:10 PM Read more >

Lax Kw’alaams replaces stolen and vandalized Hwy 16 informational signs

Signs outlining Allied Tribes’ history on the Lower Skeena installed at six lower Hwy 16 sites

May 9, 2024 1:13 PM Read more >

Smithers takes action for homeless encampment cleanup

Tents will be temporarily moved biweekly for park cleanup then returned to original positions

May 9, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

Moon River Capital to acquire stake in Endako Molybdenum Mine near Fraser Lake

May 9, 2024 11:23 AM Read more >

Museum prepares evacuation plan for wildfire season

Plans being put in place to preserve Bulkley Valley heritage

May 9, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >

Smithers airport lands environmental investigation continues

This project will enable airport to implement an environmental management and remediation strategy

May 9, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >

Low Ootsa Lake water levels threaten tourism at Pondosy Bay Wilderness Resort

Lack of precipitation makes access impossible for boat-in clients

May 8, 2024 2:09 PM Read more >

Town installs new Smithers welcome signs

There has not been entrance signs on either side of town for the past three years

May 8, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >