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August 27

Smithers Regional Airport Departure Lounge Grand Opening

August 27, 2018  |  The Smithers Regional Airport officially opened their new departure lounge, the most visible aspect of the Smithers Regional Airport Terminal Modernization Project. The new departure lounge seats 118 passengers allowing larger planes or multiple planes to utilize the airport facilities. There are new fully accessible washrooms in the departure lounge and, as part of the larger modernization project, in the terminal’s main lobby. Further improvements include upgrades to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and fire suppression …

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"We have to look at what's best for our community down the road...we've had this process with the arena and it's the same thing - large operating costs, no revenue - none of these things are going to make money, but we need them to attract people to our community."

Brian Frenkel, Resident, Vanderhoof

99 Mile Ski Trails Season Is Extended with New Grooming Equipment

This project has helped the 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society increase the exposure of the facility as a cross country skiing destination. Before the new ski trail grooming, the Cariboo Marathon was cancelled three of the four previous years due to poor quality conditions and approximately $165,000 of spending in…

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