Smithers

Jen Coleman, a featured artist at the Skeena Salmon Arts Show, poses in front of a majestic tree, a testament to the natural inspirations behind her diverse artworks. (Contributed photo)

A closer look at 2023 Skeena Salmon Arts Show featured artist Jen Coleman

Coleman’s work infuses passion for nature and exploration

 

Erica Davis, featured artist at the Skeena Salmon Arts Show, draws from her rich Nisga’a and Helitsuk heritage to create captivating modern expressions. (Contributed photo)

A closer look at 2023 Skeena Salmon Arts Show featured artist Erica Davis

Davis’ formline art blends ancestral inspiration with modern expressions

 

Skeena Salmon Arts Show featured artist Alicia Taylor intricately blends B.C.’s natural elements with glass artistry, reflecting the region’s profound connection to salmon and local ecosystems. (Contributed photo)

A closer look at 2023 Skeena Salmon Arts Show featured artist Alicia Taylor

Taylor’s glass creations radiate with natural elements

 

Mark Thibeault is a featured artist at the 2023 Skeena Salmon Arts Show. (Contributed photo)

A closer look at 2023 Skeena Salmon Arts Show featured artist Mark Thibeault

Thibeault’s work spans painting, music, and lutherie, showcasing a craft refined over years

Mark Thibeault is a featured artist at the 2023 Skeena Salmon Arts Show. (Contributed photo)
Alex Cuba, shown here with twin brother Adonis Puentes on bongos, headlined the Saturday night show during the 40th Midsummer Music Festival in Smithers June 30 to July 2. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Generations celebrate Midsummer Festival’s 40th anniversary

Alex Cuba headlines 2023 edition in rare hometown performance

Alex Cuba, shown here with twin brother Adonis Puentes on bongos, headlined the Saturday night show during the 40th Midsummer Music Festival in Smithers June 30 to July 2. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
Screenshot from Netflix trailer for the film “The Mother” with Jennifer Lopez. (Netflix)

Advance screening of Netflix movie filmed in Smithers planned for town

Smithers Tourism offers chance to win tickets to invitation-only event

Screenshot from Netflix trailer for the film “The Mother” with Jennifer Lopez. (Netflix)
Much of northwestern is under an Environment Canada-issued dust advisory. The weather agency says the advisory will remain in effect until further notice. (Black Press Media file photo)

Dust advisory issued for northwestern B.C.

People with certain health conditions should avoid outdoor exercise, Environment Canada warns

Much of northwestern is under an Environment Canada-issued dust advisory. The weather agency says the advisory will remain in effect until further notice. (Black Press Media file photo)
Hans Best, 18, of Smithers dresses up as Cody Call from C+ Rodeos in Williams Lake for Halloween. (Lissa Bradley photo)

Smithers teen goes as 150 Mile House C+ Rodeos bull fighter for Halloween

Bull fighter Cody Call, 24, made a lasting impression on Hans Best, 18, last August

Hans Best, 18, of Smithers dresses up as Cody Call from C+ Rodeos in Williams Lake for Halloween. (Lissa Bradley photo)
Barrett Jack. (Facebook photo)

Family claims RCMP said man who died in Smithers jail was on ‘suicide watch’

Barrett Jack of Witset died while in custody of Smithers RCMP Sept. 4

Barrett Jack. (Facebook photo)
A train derailment near Kitwanga, B.C., between Smithers and Terrace, is shown in this January 2020 handout photo. The Transportation Safety Board says a track failure contributed to the derailment of a freight train in northern British Columbia in January. The Canadian National Railway Co. train was travelling between Smithers and Terrace when 34 rail cars carrying wood pellets derailed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Transportation Safety Board of Canada

Track failure led to train derailment in northern B.C.: safety board

No one was hurt when 34 cars carrying wood pellets left the tracks

A train derailment near Kitwanga, B.C., between Smithers and Terrace, is shown in this January 2020 handout photo. The Transportation Safety Board says a track failure contributed to the derailment of a freight train in northern British Columbia in January. The Canadian National Railway Co. train was travelling between Smithers and Terrace when 34 rail cars carrying wood pellets derailed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Search crews looking for missing mushroom picker in Kispiox Valley

Search crews looking for missing mushroom picker in Kispiox Valley

Wayne Morrison, 67, was reported missing last night

Search crews looking for missing mushroom picker in Kispiox Valley
Workers live in these accommodations while they help build the Coastal GasLink pipeline servicing the LNG facility in Kitimat. (CGL photo)

National Energy Board rejects federal review of Coastal GasLink pipeline

Project falls within provincial jurisdiction, board rules

Workers live in these accommodations while they help build the Coastal GasLink pipeline servicing the LNG facility in Kitimat. (CGL photo)
(Black Press file photo)

Housing affordability in Northern B.C. sees slight improvements: report

Higher paying jobs mitigating effects of increased housing prices, Realtor says

(Black Press file photo)
Nathan Cullen signing the official register as the newly-elected Member of Parliament for Skeena - Bulkley Valley in 2004. (File photo)

NDP to start candidate search

Follows decision by Nathan Cullen to retire from politics

Nathan Cullen signing the official register as the newly-elected Member of Parliament for Skeena - Bulkley Valley in 2004. (File photo)
Kitimat curlers win gold at BC Special Olympics

Kitimat curlers win gold at BC Special Olympics

Region 7 athletes from Terrace, Kitimat and Smithers earned 24 medals Feb. 21-23

Kitimat curlers win gold at BC Special Olympics
Northwest athletes winners in 2019 BC Special Olympics Winter Games

Northwest athletes winners in 2019 BC Special Olympics Winter Games

Region 7 athletes from Terrace, Kitimat and Smithers earned 24 medals Feb. 21-23

Northwest athletes winners in 2019 BC Special Olympics Winter Games
A sacred fire burns during the community hearings. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Day one of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry

Commission hears stories from family members of missing and murdered women in Smithers.

A sacred fire burns during the community hearings. (Marisca Bakker photo)