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Nick and Brooke Bandstra took over Northwest Kitchen Centre earlier this year. (Marisca Bakker/The Interior News)

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Local couple takes over local kitchen and bath business

Nick and Brooke Bandstra are the new owners of the Northwest Kitchen Centre

The Interim Health Services Administrator for Bulkley Valley and Stikine discussing the impact of the hospital auxiliary on both the hospital and the community, highlighting the significant role these volunteers play, and expressing gratitude towards them. (Contributed photo)

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Bulkley Valley Hospital Auxiliary donates almost $300,000

Cardiac monitors were one of the big-ticket items for the hospital

Coast Mountain College is permanently closing their Hazelton campus on June 30, 2026.

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Coast Mountain College to sell Hazelton campus

College announced earlier this year it would close the campus in 2026

A fire destroyed the BVSAR truck in September 2024. (Contributed)

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BVSAR continues to fundraise for new truck

The old truck was lost due to a fire

Lynn Van Cadsand is scooping up a $675K Set for Life prize – the game’s top prize. (BCLC photo)

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Smithers resident wins $675K with Set for Life ticket

Lynn Van Cadsand bought the winning ticket at Pharmasave on 4th Avenue in Smithers

Smithers RCMP have recovered some saddles and are looking for the owners. (Smithers RCMP photo)

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Smithers RCMP seeks owners of stolen saddles

The saddles may have been lost or stolen around the time of the Bulkley Valley Fall Fair

Members of the newly formed Bulkey Valley Harm Reduction Society present a delegation to a special open meeting of council on Nov. 17. (Marisca Bakker/The Interior News)

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Smithers community divided on new emergency shelter

100 people filled a church gym to learn more about and voice their opinions on Nov. 17

Remembrance Day ceremony in Veterans Peace Park in Smithers. (Marisca Bakker/The Interior News)

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Smithers remembers: Remembrance Day 2025, in pictures

The ceremony honoured veterans, underscoring the collective national conscience

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Smithers Skateboard Park plans to build pump track

Smithers council has approved the concept in principle

This building at Queen Street and Third Avenue will provide emergency shelter between mid-November 2025 and March 2026. (Marisca Bakker/The Interior News)

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A new emergency shelter is coming soon to Smithers

Newly founded Bulkley Valley Harm Reduction Society will operate the shelter