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Proposed budget talks at Telkwa Council tonight

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It looks like a quiet meeting tonight Telkwa Council. The highlight will be the third reading of budget that Mayor Darcy Repen says focuses on two major infrastructures: One being a...

Pitch-In Week keeping Houston Clean

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With the warmer weather expected this week will also come some greener views The Houston and District Chamber of Commerce's annual Pitch-in Week is now in full effect and residents...

Daffodil Dash a delight

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Smithereens had a blast at the Dash this weekend, participating in the Canadian Cancer Society's first ever Daffodil Dash. Despite the gloomy weather, many Smithereens were in attendance to participate...

Last Indoor Farmers’ Market Saturday

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Saturday morning will be the last time that you can pick up your local produce indoors for quite some time. It will be the last Saturday before the Bulkley Valley Farmers'...

Earthquake could actually prove beneficial

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Luckily for everyone on the North Coast, Friday's earthquake was far enough away to do any damage. In fact, it may actually do more good than harm. Seismologist John Cassidy says...

Hazelton library awarding village’s greenest

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If you or anyone you know is a proud environmentalist then you could be the Hazelton District Public Library's next award winner! After their recent successful Earth Day Open Mic, the library is...

Burns Lake holding “Daffodil Extravaganza” tomorrow

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Burns Lake Canadian Cancer Society will be hosting a "Daffodil Extravaganza" tomorrow night. The evening will be filled with entertainment, a silent auction, and a Ukrainian dinner of with Cabbage rolls, perogies, and...

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits North Coast

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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook the North Coast this morning. At approximately 7 am Pacific time the earthquake hit near the southern tip of Graham Island, about 280 kms south of Prince Rupert. Seismologist John...

Smithereen building town’s only passive house

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A local man is living two of his dreams simultaneously: building his own home and reducing his carbon footprint. Smithers home owner...

Smithers Secondary Wins National Green Award

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Smithers Secondary School has been named one of the greenest schools in the nation. The school's "Youth for a Better World...

Busy week for Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce

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It's been a busy few days for the Burn's Lake Chamber of Commerce. Yesterday, the chamber held an open meeting where...

Houston residents experiencing dirty water

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Houston is commissioning the water treatment plan.  This means homes may experience dirty water in their lines. Resident Jamie Morris says the district told...

PRGT announce agreement with Gitanyow

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Prince Rupert Gas Transmission has announced another Project Agreement regarding their natural gas pipeline, this time with the Gitanyow. The...

Steelhead Multicultural Society wants railway building

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The Steelhead Multicultural Society in Houston still has their sights on obtaining the old railway station building. Director Glen Farrell says...

Northern Health seeing increase in number of whooping cough

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 Northern Health is encouraging residents to get immunized against whooping cough after seeing an increase in cases around Smithers. Public...

Highway 37 closed in both directions this afternoon

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 Highway 37 will be closed in both directions today from Bell 2 Bridge to the Bob Quinn Lake Maintenance...
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