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Pile burns planned at Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre near Smithers

Logan Flint
By Logan Flint

Smoke my be visible from Smithers, Telkwa, and along Highway 16 from the Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre.

The Northwest Fire Centre will be doing pile burning at the site to support various projects including wildfire risk reduction, adventure trail expansion and the removal of danger trees on trails.

It said the projects will also help improve community enjoyment and safety while using the Nordic centre’s trails.

Burning will happen any day the venting forecast is good or fair between Sept. 14 and Nov. 30.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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