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Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers has previously hosted the conference in 1990, 1995, 2004, 2008 and 2016
Heavy Metal Rocks brought heavy machinery and forestry teachings to PSO students

Heavy Metal Rocks brought heavy machinery and forestry teachings to PSO students

Event saw PSO students operate heavy machinery and learn forestry skills
Centennial Park stump fire doused by 100 Mile Fire Rescue

Centennial Park stump fire doused by 100 Mile Fire Rescue

100 Mile Fire Rescue responded to a stump fire reported at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7
Bonaparte First Nation drops claim against Ashcroft Terminal

Bonaparte First Nation drops claim against Ashcroft Terminal

Lawsuit filed in April 2023 alleged destruction of important archaeological sites at terminal
Students and elders travel to Gustafsen Lake to practice net fishing

Students and elders travel to Gustafsen Lake to practice net fishing

For generations, members of the Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation (TFN) have come to (BLAKN) to fish and camp.
Phyllis Webstad shares story at historical conference in Williams Lake

Phyllis Webstad shares story at historical conference in Williams Lake

The founder of the Orange Shirt Society spoke of the "apocalypse of the last 150 years" and of ongoing residential school denialism
Interior Health using harm reduction tactics to reduce overdoses

Interior Health using harm reduction tactics to reduce overdoses

As the toxic drug public health emergency reaches its ninth year, Interior Health is continuing to take steps to prevent fatal overdoses.
SCCEF grants $5,000 to Raven Youth Centre

SCCEF grants $5,000 to Raven Youth Centre

Community donations and support have helped bolster the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) and the programs it runs.
UPDATE: 100 Mile Fire Rescue extinguishes suspected arson fire

UPDATE: 100 Mile Fire Rescue extinguishes suspected arson fire

100 Mile Fire Rescue responded to a small wildland fire on Monday, May 5, 2025
Cariboo Fire Centre Category 2, 3 open fire ban in effect May 7

Cariboo Fire Centre Category 2, 3 open fire ban in effect May 7

Drought conditions, current and forecasted weather, predicted wildfire behaviour and firefighting resource availability are taken into consideration when imposing a prohibition.