Tag: Gladys Atrill

Smithers council bids farewell to Mayor Gladys Atrill

Smithers council wished Mayor Gladys Atrill farewell during Tuesday night's meeting, marking her final appearance at the council table.

Wet’suwet’en matriarch presented Smithers’ highest honour

The Town of Smithers' highest honour was presented to Chief Timberwolf (Mabel Forsythe) Wednesday night.

John Buikema enters Smithers mayoral race

A Smithers councillor has announced his candidacy for mayor with the civic election still months away.

Smithers mayor to finish her final term in office

Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill has announced she will not be seeking re-election this fall.

Bulkley Valley, Lakes District react to the Tumbler Ridge shootings

Reaction to Tuesday's shootings in Tumbler Ridge that left 10 people dead has been expressed across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District.

Smithers partners with the province to create homeless supports

Smithers was one of seven communities selected to become partners for phase two in the province's HEART to HEARTH initiative.

Residents’ questions answered during town hall in Smithers

Bulkley Valley-Stikine MLA Sharon Hartwell hosted a town hall on January 23rd to help bridge the gap between residents and government representatives.

Bridging the Gap town hall being held in Smithers

A town hall meeting around creating community conversation on common issues is being held in Smithers Friday evening.

Communities join to work on mental health during a symposium in Prince George

This year's Mental Health and Addictions Symposium was hosted in Prince George last week

Smithers Mayor recaps UBCM experience

Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill was at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention last week and called it busy and good.
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Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.