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Date: Jan 11, 2010

Entry: Keeping teens and others active is the secret to reducing Community problems. My grandchildren don't have time to get into trouble or cause problems with activities or something happening every day of the week. Also get involved with them yourselves. Big changes!

Date: Jan 11, 2010

Entry: Keeping teens and others active is the secret to reducing Community problems. My grandchildren don't have time to get into trouble or cause problems with activities or something happening every day of...more

Date: Jan 8, 2010

Entry: There are wonderful volunteer opportunities in Smithers, including the Community Police Office, Citizens on Patrol and Lock it or Lose it. Volunteers are paart of what helps to keep Smithers safer and more vital. Thanks to our volunteers.

Date: Jan 8, 2010

Entry: There are wonderful volunteer opportunities in Smithers, including the Community Police Office, Citizens on Patrol and Lock it or Lose it. Volunteers are paart of what helps to keep Smithers safer and...more

Date: Jan 8, 2010

Entry: For years we have watched the teens in this town as they play their sports-swimming, basketball, hockey, soccer, volleyball, whatever. We have mainly noticed that those involved in sports have little time or inclination to participate in vandalism and/or other things detrimental to themselves and the community!

Date: Jan 8, 2010

Entry: For years we have watched the teens in this town as they play their sports-swimming, basketball, hockey, soccer, volleyball, whatever. We have mainly noticed that those involved in sports have little...more

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: What creates availability to amazing experiences? In Smithers it's its proximity to any valley activity. From town-centre it's seven minutes to the airport; five minutes to the golf and country club; five minutes to par three golf; five minutes to the Riverside Park and access to the Perimetre Trail that encompasses the entire community; ten minutes to Twin Falls, a major tourist attraction; five minutes to the Wildlife Museum, housed in an igloo structure, and is the largest wildlife museum north of central BC; three minutes to the pool and aquatic centre; one minute to the newly opened pool hall where valley kids gather, hang and share good times; ten minutes-plus to the world-renowned fossil beds and incredible hiking trails in the Babine Mountain Provincial Park; and all this for a populatio of 5400. It's the closeness to all the enjoyable experiences that makes our town unique... three minutes to the high school housing the Della Herman Theatre where all community productions are presented; two minutes to the old church, where smaller productions occur.... and this is if we were driving, but most times we walk because we can, because all these experiences are close on foot or bicycle and in Smithers we're concerned with the environment and reward our walkers and cyclists. We walk, we hike, we bike, we live, we laugh, we raise our families and we love the community we chose to live in -- for the lifestyle it allows us.

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: What creates availability to amazing experiences? In Smithers it's its proximity to any valley activity. From town-centre it's seven minutes to the airport; five minutes to the golf and country club; five...more

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Every year a local snowmobile dealer puts on 120 races for the young snowmobilers in the area. It
gives them a chance totest there skills against other little snowmobilers. everyone participating and watching really enjoys the event, It is held in conjunction with the winter festival in early Feb.
The festival includes all winter activities in the valley at heritage park and on the mountians.
This is a great town for any sport you choose to enjoy. That is why I live here.

Little Snowmobilers

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: On Saturday, Feb 27 from 2 to 4 there's a special time at the BV Pool. "Faster-Higher-Stronger is an Olympic celebration that will feature fun events such as Underwater Hockey, Cannonball Championships, Synchro Swimming, and more! Join in the Celebration and Go for the Gold in Smithers.

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: On Saturday, Feb 27 from 2 to 4 there's a special time at the BV Pool. "Faster-Higher-Stronger is an Olympic celebration that will feature fun events such as Underwater Hockey, Cannonball Championships,...more

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Even as the calendar shows the age of 60 nearing there's still plenty of opportunities for fun-filled, do-able activities for active seniors in Smithers -- like the Tap lessons my husband and I have been doing now for the past four months. Okay, so we're not exactly "feet of flames" but we take lessons from amazing dance instructors who share their time from teaching youth who are award-winning dancers and provide incredible dance performance routines several times a year to the community to taking us seniors through dance routines that are fun and provide a great workout. We can't wait for Wednesday nights when we hit the studio, put on our taps and take to the floor. We sound better than we look but we have a tremendous amount of fun.

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Even as the calendar shows the age of 60 nearing there's still plenty of opportunities for fun-filled, do-able activities for active seniors in Smithers -- like the Tap lessons my husband and I have been...more

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: From home-based bakeries, providing only the healthiest and delicious breads, to crafts made from the local alpaca farm and, of course, the amazing assortment of exhibit booths dedicated to locally grown vegetables the Farmer's Market is the community gathering place on Saturday mornings in Smithers. It's a social scene, a music scene, a gathering place for young and old. Start at the plant booth and pick up beautiful flowers for the evening dining table where you're able to serve only the freshest and most delicious vegetables grown here in the valley. There's face painting for the kids, the Balloon man usually shows up and musicians fill the air with folk melodies. The youth fiddlers are always a hit! In Smithers local growers and craftspeople are supported throughout the season by happy locals thrilled to eat only the finest products and do their part in purchasing local food and meats.

Farmer's Market

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: In service to the many tourists that travel to northern BC and spend time in Smithers, the Visitor Center started a mobile visitor counsellor service four years ago. While many tourists stop by the Visitor Centre for area information and maps this program is intended to meet the tourists at area attractions and campgrounds by a mobile visitor information counsellor that arrives in a decalled van filled with brochures, maps, event information and a friendly "Smithers Hello." The event information informs the visitors of musical coffee houses taking place, activities happening in the community and promotes our very popular Farmer's Market and summer activities like Midsummer Festival and the Fall Fair. Many tourists aren't on a time-sensitive trip and with the information provided allows the visitors to stay a few extra days in our town to take part in events like the weekly Lawnchair Lounge (music by local entertainers on Main Street Friday nights). They love the Farmer's Market with exhibit booths filled with locally grown or produced items, excellent baked goods from home-operated bakeries and crafts made right here in the Bulkley Valley. The Vibe Van is really appreciated as an excellent ambassador service.

VIBE - Visitor Information for a Better Economy

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: In Smithers in all four seasons members of the BV Backpackers take locals and visitors for weekly hikes in the summer or cross-country backcountry trips in winter. Each week a different member is the leader of a specific hike and invites anyone that wants to join in the outdoor experience to come out and participate with the group. They meet at the Safeway parking lot and then head off to various trails around the area. It makes visitors feel welcome joining in and provides the opportunity for locals to discover trails in their own backyard. It's an inclusive and generous gesture from the Backpackers in sharing their expertise and knowledge of the area in their encouragement for all to be involved. Hikes vary in degrees of difficulty so all fitness level and skill level new hikers can get involved.

Backpackers share expertise with visitors

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: One of the attractions of a community the size of Smithers is that healthy, active seniors can walk to any activity they're active in. In winter they slip on their show grips, pull on their toques and head to carpet bowling, crib, bridge, senior's weekly luncheons, the pool, shopping and local restaurants where they gather to talk about their active lifestyles. Excellent curb work makes it easy to access sidewalks; extra wide aisles at many shops allows for those confined to chairs to gain access. In Smithers the winters, while beautiful and part of the reason we love our town for all seasons, can be cold and icy... but our northern seniors are a hearty bunch and I know my walking 80-year old mom hasn't missed an event yet due to cold or sno because even at aub-zero all the amenities are basically only ten to fifteen minutes away. It's a pretty contained, easy to get around in town.

Sporty Seniors

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Thanks to the efforts of local students spearheaded by our community police officer graffiti is almost non-existent in our town. There was a rash of incidents a couple of years ago but an iniative by the community police-student partnership has disguised the artwork. This group felt that the longer the graffiti remained on buildings the more artwork it attracted so the group sets out to immediately whitewash any new graffiti as it appears. The result has been amazing and our downtown core is now virtually graffiti-free. This initiative plus many local artists creating mural paintings employing the aid of talented youth artists has been a huge success with community members working together with people of all ages to find a solution to this problem.

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Thanks to the efforts of local students spearheaded by our community police officer graffiti is almost non-existent in our town. There was a rash of incidents a couple of years ago but an iniative by the...more

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Smithers is extremely proud to have shown its community spirit, it's excitement for the 2010 Olympics, it's amenities and healthy outlook and lifestyle in achieving the final 10 status in the Provincial Gamestown 2010 competition and salutes its neighbouring northern communities who have as well achieved this status: Houston, Quesnel, Prince George and Dawson Creek. It's indeed an honour for Smithers to celebrate this northern pride and salute the communities who join in the excitement of the Games. Congratulations as well to our southern communities that have achieved this honour as well: Princeton, Salmon Arm, Kamloops,
Kelowna and Coquitlam. There's no place like BC!!! We have the spirit and the wonderful people in each of our communities are our biggest asset. BC will shine in 2010 and we will show the world how proud we are of our towns and our province.

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Smithers is extremely proud to have shown its community spirit, it's excitement for the 2010 Olympics, it's amenities and healthy outlook and lifestyle in achieving the final 10 status in the Provincial...more

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: This is the story of our son who lives for snowboarding.He has been racing since he was 11 years old and now he is close to 17.
He has won 2 provincial snowbaording titles,raced and visited many different ski hills in BCbut always loves returning to our local hill the most.He says it has the best climate .
We fully support his racing and he will continue to race here and accross the province.
Living in Smithers has been the best move ever for our boy as he is always on the hill on weekends with his friends or getting ready to head off to another race throughout the province.

Snowboarding in Smithers is Funtastic!!!

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Recently my husband slipped on the ice and broke his hip. Following surgery in Prince George, he was returned home to mend. After a couple of weeks he was to have the staples removed from his surgery, but his feet were very swollen with blisters from being in bed, and he was unable to wear shoes or walk.
I spoke with the doctor's secretary and explained our situation, there was no way I was going to be able to get my husband to the doctors office to have his follow-up visit and have the staples removed. She arranged for a home visit from the doctor. Not only did the doctor kindly come to our home to tend to my husband, he arrived on his bicycle...taking the opportunity of the housecall to get a little exercise for himself. Now, where else would you get a homevisit, leave alone a doctor arriving by bicycle in -15 degree weather? Just a small example of why people choose to live and stay in Smithers.,

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Recently my husband slipped on the ice and broke his hip. Following surgery in Prince George, he was returned home to mend. After a couple of weeks he was to have the staples removed from his surgery,...more

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: The Old Church was refurbished by many, many local volunteers and businesses. A real labour of love. Now it is home to dances, sport group fundraisers, birthday parties, Christmas concerts, music concert nights, community meetings, many wedding receptions and more. It has a fantastic flower garden. The envy of any and all southern dwellers.

Old Church - new community center

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: The curling in Smithers is fantastic. Last year they hosted the High School Championships. There is curling for kids, adults and seniors. It rocks !!

Curling in Smithers - still alive and kicking

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Every summer the Steelheads Hockey Club transport the kids from many summer day camps to the special events, provincial parks and beaches. They are a great group of hockey players who really want the best for the community and the kids. Recently, they (and Boston Pizza) hosted a fundraiser for the Affordable Recreation Fund. This money will fund many kids who can't afford to pay, be able to take part in local sports and camps in 2010. Go Steelheads Go.

Minor Hockey - CIHL Hockey and sumer camps

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: An arena, curling rink, community pool with squash courts, three ball fields, a skate park and this awesome playground. Thank you Kinsmen for adding to our large sport park with a place just to play, run and laugh. Heritage Park - a park for all ages.

A great place for kids to play - Heritage Park Smithers

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Last year a group of vocalists in Smithers organized the "Festival of Voices" where they brought in vocal clinicians to teach vocal techniques to the over 100 regional attendees from communities in the north that travelled to Smithers. The lower mainland clinicians were amazed at the turnout and the spirit and enthusiasm of the 8 choirs that came for personal development. The closing of the weekend took place in the restored Old Church during Earth Hour where the vocalists formed a circle around an array of candles, took out acoustic guitars and sang through the non-electric but electrifying hour. Dancing and merriment provided truly magical musical moments for all well into the night displaying the diversity of talent in the valley.

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Last year a group of vocalists in Smithers organized the "Festival of Voices" where they brought in vocal clinicians to teach vocal techniques to the over 100 regional attendees from communities in the...more

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Wetzin'Kwa Community Forest Corporation operates a community forest license in the Bulkley Valley. The tenure area is over 32,000 hectares covering the north, west, and south slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain. It manages the area for the long term economic, environmental, and social benefit of the residents of the Bulkley Valley. ..WCFC supports the local economy through contracts to local companies who provided forest management, logging, log hauling, seedling production, tree planting, and forest health services. In 2008 over $1.5 million was spent by WCFC in the local economy through contracts to local companies and annual profits from the operations go back into the Bulkley Valley through grant funding to local groups and organizations. The management of the forest results in ecological value, recreational value and economic value and sustainability to the region.

Community benefits from the Wetzin'Kwa Community Forest

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Each year the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce organizes a New Business Reception in honour of all the new business licence holders in the valley. It's an evening designed to celebrate their confidence in the area's economy that enabled them to risk their resources in the start-up of their business venture. The Chamber provides an evening filled with entertainment, appetizers, exhibits, door prizes and welcoming addresses from Scotiabank reps, chamber directors, and the mayor. The new businesspeople are thrilled to be so welcomed to the business community and the Chamber is happy to celebrate a healthy business environment.

Healthy Businesses, Healthy Communities

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: Over 3000 people go through the gates at the Smithers Northwest Trade Expo and chamber reps used this opportunity to inform the public about Gamestown 2010. They decorated their booth with Spirit Flags and a Gamestown display that told the public about this provincial competition looking for the community with the most spirit heading into the 2010 Olympic Games. It was a great way to talk to Smithereens about the Olympics. to Share the Excitement and to tell them all about Gamestown 2010

Gamestown promoted at the Northwest Trade Expo

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: The picture says it all. Fly into Smithers and quickly enjoy hiking up Hudson Bay Mtn. or on the glacier. Go for a swim at Lake Kathlyn beach. Rent a coupl of Kayaks from Aquabatics and be on the lake in seconds. In the winter fly in and then downhill ski within 25 minutes up the road or cross country ski at our world class BV Nordic Center. Grab a pair of skates and go out on the lake. All wiithin a stone's throw.

Fly in - hike, ski, swim, canoe, kayaak

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Entry: The Spirit of the Games spread through the community as an alderman and our town tourism co-ordinator returned from Vancouver meetings to Smithers pumped with enthusiasm for the Games. Here they don the "share the excitement" scarf as they address Chamber of Commerce members with a powerpoint presentation in January '09, a full year before the 2010 Games. From meetings such as these they were able to engage the community, form committees to dedicate their efforts to Spirit of BC activities and eventually thrill our town members with news that we had the honour of being a celebration community for the Torch Relay.

Share the Excitement

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