Tag: Witset

Overnight power outage planned for Smithers, Hazelton area

Energy & Utilities Logan Flint - September 15, 2026

About 11,000 BC Hydro customers will be without power tomorrow (Wednesday) night due to planned work on the utility company's equipment.

Witset sees mud fly during annual races

Community Logan Flint - July 21, 2026

The Moricetown Mud Races returned to Witset over the weekend with over 50 vehicles racing through the mud.

Smithers, Burns Lake recognize Red Dress Day

Indigenous Logan Flint - May 5, 2026

The annual day is held in remembrance and awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people in Canada.

Highway 16 crash claims life of 60-year-old Witset man

RCMP Brendan Pawliw - April 7, 2026

Any who witnessed what happened in the minutes leading to the collision or observed the driver of the black Chevrolet Tahoe is asked to call the BC Highway Patrol – Smithers at 1-250-847-3233 and quote file (3505) 2026-1078.

Two people in serious condition after Highway 16 crash near Witset

Health Brendan Pawliw - April 3, 2026

Drive BC noted the crash shut down the highway overnight and re-opened to traffic this morning (Friday).

Updated: Power restored for 7,000 Smithers area customers following heavy winds

Energy & Utilities Logan Flint - March 7, 2026

About 7,000 BC Hydro customers were in the dark Saturday night in and around Smithers according to the utility company.

Re-decking to close the Witset Bridge overnight

Traffic & Closures Logan Flint - September 26, 2025

The Witset Bridge on Telkwa High Road will be closed tonight (Friday) starting at 6:00.

Forest Practices Board probe watershed complaints near Smithers

Business Logan Flint - August 12, 2025

An investigation into logging in the Lemieux and Gardner Creek watersheds 30 kilometres southeast of Smithers has shown compliance and shortfalls.

Update: Power restored to 10,000 Bulkley Valley customers

Community Logan Flint - August 11, 2025

10,000 BC Hydro customers in the Bulkley Valley lost power Monday afternoon.

ICYMI: Bulkley Valley planned to go dark on Sunday due to power outage

Community Logan Flint - August 8, 2025

BC Hydro will be turning power off for about 10,000 customers in the Bulkley Valley on Sunday.

Bulkley Valley planned to go dark due to power outage

Community Logan Flint - July 31, 2025

BC Hydro will be turning power off for about 10,000 customers in the Bulkley Valley on August 10th.

Crowds gather in Witset for the Mud Races

Community Logan Flint - July 22, 2025

After a six-year hiatus, the Moricetown Mud Races returned to Witset over the weekend.

Moricetown Mud Races return this weekend

Community Logan Flint - July 15, 2025

The Moricetown Mud Races are returning to Witset after taking a six-year hiatus.

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.