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British Columbia’s forest sector can help protect jobs, strengthen communities, and build a stronger BC and Canada. At a time of global uncertainty and damaging U.S. duties and tariffs we need a made-in-BC solution. BC has the forests, the workers, and the expertise. Let’s work…
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under the provisions of the Community Charter, the Council of the Town of Smithers will consider “Bylaw No. 2012 - Council Procedure” for adoption at the Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting, held at 6:30 p.m. at 1027 Aldous Street,…
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The Town of Smithers Council invites applications from the public to fill one (1) vacancy on the Town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee.  With a focus on the experiences of people with disabilities, the Accessibility Advisory Committee will work collaboratively with Town…
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NEWS RELEASE: #2026-03 For Immediate Release:  SMITHERS - The Town of Smithers is proud to announce that Mabel Forsythe will receive the Freedom of the Municipality, one of the highest civic honours that can be bestowed by a local government. The award recognizes…
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The Town of Smithers is calling for applicants to replace the Town’s Board appointee on the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation (WCFC) Board. WCFC is the licensee responsible for managing the Community Forest tenure jointly held by the Town of Smithers and the Village of…
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Image   Milling work on local roads starts next week as part of our annual paving program. On-street parking in the following areas will be restricted:  Queen Street – Alfred Avenue to Highway 16  …
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In September 2022, the Accessible British Columbia Act came into effect, identifying approximately 750 public sector organizations required to comply with the legislation. As a first step, the Town of Smithers and the Smithers Public Library jointly established an Accessibility…
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The Town of Smithers Council invites applications to apply for multiple vacancies on town committees!  Board of Variance - The Town of Smithers is currently seeking two interested individuals to serve on the Board of Variance. The Board of Variance functions…
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Flood Watch – Bulkley River and Tributaries May 6, 2026 at 1400 hours A Hazard Notice has been issued by Witset First Nation, Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, District of Houston, and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) effective May 6, 2026 at 1400 hours due to…
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The Town of Smithers is aware of the proposal from BC Housing to establish a 25-bed, year-round interim shelter at 3892 Third Avenue. This is a BC Housing led project, under the Province’s HEART AND HEARTH program.   The proposal is a temporary safe space for people in…