Tag: Smithers Airport

Smithers Airport sees funding for electrical equipment upgrades

Six B.C. airports are receiving funding through Transport Canada's Airports Capital Assistance Program for various upgrades.

Give Them Wings coming to Smithers

Indigenous youth in the Smithers area are getting an opportunity to learn about working in aviation.

Investigation into fatal helicopter incident in Smithers concludes

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has finished an investigation into a fatal incident that occurred on May 6, 2023.

Smithers Airport to purchase a new plow truck

Smithers council gave the go ahead for the airport to purchase a new groundside plow and sanding truck during tonight's (Tuesday) meeting.

Smithers Airport shining brighter as lighting upgrade nears completion

A $3.6 million lighting upgrade project at the Smithers Airport is nearing completion.

New Airport Runway Building Approved

As well as changes inside to the airport hospitality personnel, there will be a few new additions outside. Council has...
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