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Child care service is a key piece of social infrastructure and an integral component of complete communities. In recent years, the Town of Smithers has taken an active stance to address local child care challenges, beginning with the development of a Child Care Plan in 2021…
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BC HOUSING PROJECT: UPCOMING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSION
BC Housing is proposing to build a 40-unit supportive housing development at 3895, 3887 & 3879 Alfred Avenue in Smithers.
The proponent has submitted a request to rezone the subject parcels from C-1A Downtown…
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At its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, beginning at 6:30 pm, Smithers Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following bylaw:
Bylaw No. 1963: To amend the Town of Smithers Zoning Bylaw No. 1936, by changing the zoning designation of 3879, 3887,…
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For Immediate Release
November 28, 2023
#2023-10
SMITHERS – The Town of Smithers has recently been awarded the Northern Healthy Communities Grant to support hiring an additional Community Safety Officer to address bylaw services in the community. This new position will provide…
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For Immediate Release
November 6, 2023
#2023-09
SMITHERS – The Town of Smithers has announced the temporary suspension of its weekly encampment takedowns and cleanups. This decision has been made in order to ensure the safety of all workers involved in these takedowns and…
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The BC Energy Step Code (BCESC) will be implemented at Step 3 on May 1st, 2023, through an amendment to the BC Building Code. This means that all building within the scope of the BCESC will be reviewed for energy efficiency through a performance path, instead of the prescriptive…
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Good news everyone! The Town of Smithers is preparing for its yearly sidewalk upgrades. We know we can’t repair all our sidewalks at once, so we have to start with the ones that need it most. If you’re wondering how we choose which sidewalks to repair, here is a list that we…
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An Open Letter from Nathan Cullen, MLA, Taylor Bachrach, MP, and Gladys Atrill, Mayor, regarding homelessness.
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With the winter season upon us, snow and ice maintenance operations are underway. Snow and ice maintenance is carried out in priority order to ensure the safest flow of traffic possible. Hills, emergency routes, school routes, main feeder streets and the downtown core are the…