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Smithers RCMP announce end to search for Brown, who went missing mushroom picking Oct. 14

Status of well construction and paving projects reported to council

Mounties had weapons drawn and pointed at a small grey car

A suspect’s leg was fractured in 2015 incident

Construction to expand the sidewalk on the north side of Houston, between Buck Creek and Butler Avenue, has begun. This project is apart of the District of Houston’s Hwy. 16 revitalization project make downtown Houston more age and disability friendly. The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Transporation and the District of Houston.

A closure order for the Pinkut site of Babine Lake Marine Park has recently been issued. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) operates a fish hatchery adjacent to this park and they are reporting numerous grizzlies on site this year, with more than 15 different grizzly bears observed. The DFO has closed down the site to all public access and has posted signs due to the public safety concerns.

Promoting Houston and bringing forward concerns in education and forestry

Houston sold 38 properties worth $7.3 million

The MLA wants a review of B.C.’s air ambulance service

A third pass-up due to a full bus was recently reported