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Smithers RCMP confirm missing youth found safe
The Smithers RCMP have confirmed that the youth reported missing today has been found and is safe and sound. This article has been updated to remove the identity of the youth.
Jun 17, 2026 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
Northwest Fire Centre bans Category 2 and Category 3 open fires in some fire zones starting April 24th
The Northwest Fire Centre has announced Burn Bans will be going into effect at Noon on Friday in the Bulkley and Nadina fire zones, which includes the Nadina Forest District and the Skeena portion of ...
Apr 22, 2026 Area where bans on category 2 and 3 open fires will come into effect on Friday, April 24, 2026 // Courtesy: BC Wildfire Service
Fire crews in Smithers tackling a blaze on Victoria Drive
Fire Crews in Smithers are currently tackling a blaze on Victoria Drive, and the Town has asked residents to stay away from the area for the time being. Witnesses say the fire began a few hours ago at...
Apr 22, 2026 Smithers Fire Rescue logo on the side of their fire truck // Courtesy: Town of Smithers
Air Quality Advisory issued for Smithers
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for Smithers today, due to the elevated presence of coarse particulate matter in the air - which is to say, it's quite dusty today as the traffic has been kicki...
Mar 13, 2026 Ratikova / Depositphotos.com
Smithers RCMP investigate sudden death on December 27th
The Smithers RCMP are investigating following a sudden death on a trail near Ranger Park this past Saturday, December 27th. Local RCMP say the individual has been identified and next of kin have been ...
Jan 02, 2026 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
Land Defenders receive suspended sentences for role in Coastal GasLink worksite blockade
The Sentencing hearing for three Indigenous Land Defenders convicted of criminal contempt last year following a blockade at a Coastal GasLink worksite near Houston, B.C. in 2021, had concluded in Smit...
Oct 20, 2025 Land Defender supporters outside the Smithers Courthouse // Courtesy: Amnesty International Canada
New partnership sees Lake Babine Nation's Woodland License expand by 2000%
In what's been described a milestone for indigenous led resource stewardship, British Columbia has just approved a 2000% expansion of Lake Babine Nation's forest tenure; expanding it to cover about 40...
Jul 24, 2025 Courtesy: Lake Babine Nation
Covid Restrictions Force Cancellation of Smithers Midsummer Music Festival
Due to complications and restrictions relating to the on-going Covid-19 Pandemic, the Smithers Midsummer Music Festival has been cancelled. Put on by the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society, the annual ...
Sep 05, 2021
69 New Affordable Rental Homes
NDP MLA Nathan Cullen says 69 new, affordable rental homes are coming to the Stikine region for people with low to moderate incomes. Cullen adds these new housing projects will provide a safe and affo...
Jun 04, 2021
Smithers RCMP searching for wanted man
RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating Bobby Tyler Quock. He is wanted for, failure to comply, assault causing bodily harm, assault, obstructing a police offer, uttering theats and possessi...
Mar 25, 2021