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Smithers mayor acclaimed president of local government association

Smithers mayor acclaimed president of local government association

Gladys Atrill sees fiscal responsibility and advocacy as the two key issues for her one-year term
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Smithers baby in Children's Hospital after May 4 crash north of Williams Lake

Smithers baby in Children's Hospital after May 4 crash north of Williams Lake

Haley Kaufman said she is thankful for the paramedics who saved their lives
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Former Wet'suwet'en chief goes to Penticton court over ban from territory

Former Wet'suwet'en chief goes to Penticton court over ban from territory

Stanley George Nikal was convicted in 1995 and since then has been barred from living within his community.
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Gitxsan hereditary chief Delgamuukw (George Muldoe) dies

Gitxsan hereditary chief Delgamuukw (George Muldoe) dies

Name inherited from older brother Earl Muldon who held name during historic court case
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Prince Rupert's Watson Island transformation earns high praise at local government conference

Prince Rupert's Watson Island transformation earns high praise at local government conference

Once a symbol of economic collapse, Watson Island is now at the centre of Prince Rupert’s story of resilience, innovation, and industrial revival
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Terrace regional hospital psych ward still not fully open after six months

Terrace regional hospital psych ward still not fully open after six months

Northern Health says more staffing is required to bring psych ward up to full capacity
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Northern local government conference highlights climate action, housing, and reconciliation

Northern local government conference highlights climate action, housing, and reconciliation

Presentation emphasized efforts that support Canada and B.C.’s 2050 net-zero goals through community-led initiatives
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Terrace businessman faces painful recovery following assault

Terrace businessman faces painful recovery following assault

A Days Inn guest has been charged with assault following an altercation in the hotel lobby
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Chetwynd gifts chainsaw carving to Prince Rupert to kick off local government conference

Chetwynd gifts chainsaw carving to Prince Rupert to kick off local government conference

The sculpture represents the northern wildlife in motion with bears, ravens, and an eagle mid-hunt
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Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

The opening plenary session of the conference focussed on mitigating the potential impacts of a trade war with the U.S.
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