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For Immediate ReleaseApril 12, 2024#2024-03
SMITHERS, BC – At 8:17 a.m., Smithers Fire Rescue received a call for a fire at theencampment across from Town Hall on Alfred Avenue. Three firefighting apparatuses weredeployed, carrying a total of six crew members. The fire crews…
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With a mandate to expedite the delivery of a range of housing forms that meet the needs and affordability of people across BC in a shorter timeframe, the Province of British Columbia adopted the Homes for People plan in April 2023. The four pillars of the province’s housing…
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The Town of Smithers is pleased to announce the successful grant application for $500,000 in funding from the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Active Transportation Infrastructure program. This grant will facilitate the development of a multi-use pathway along…
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For Immediate ReleaseMarch 25, 2024#2024-02
Smithers, British Columbia - The Town of Smithers is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its infrastructure upgrading and development by securing over $5.5 million in funding for upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.…
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The Town of Smithers (“the Town”) is proposing a new Mobile Vending Bylaw No. 1964 for the application and permitting process for mobile restaurants and vendors to operate on public highways or Town-owned properties. The new bylaw intends to provide clarity and support to mobile…
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In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands to Leadfoot Holdings Ltd. at the Smithers Regional Airport comprising of 4,487.5 m2 by way of a Lease Amendment for the purpose of aircraft and vehicle…
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In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands to Paladin Airport Security Services Ltd. at the Smithers Regional Airport Terminal Building comprising of 44.5 m2 by way of a five-year Lease, with an…
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In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands to Infinite Improbability Holdings Limited at the Smithers Regional Airport comprising of 17.32 sq. meters, by way of a 2 year lease agreement at $1.00 per year…
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Over the last two years the Town’s Level 2 charging stations have provided its users with over 20,000 kWhs of energy to charge their Electric Vehicles (EV). These community members have together saved over 20 tonnes of CO2e- emissions. That’s equivalent to driving a diesel…
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5 year $250 million agreement for Northwest communities
Mayor Atrill, who also serves as one of the Co-Chairs for the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance, was in Victoria this week for a very exciting announcement for our community and region!
During…