
By Pamela Haasen, Smithers Community Radio CICK 93.9 FM, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
The town of Smithers is reviewing a 94 year old bylaw regarding temporary overnight sheltering options in 12 areas of town-owned land.
The areas are: Veterans Peace Park, Heritage Park, Elks Park, Pacific Street and Tatlow Road, Dogwood Park, Ranger Park, Tatlow Road North, The Fall Fair grounds, Central Park, Riverside Park, vacant lots at Queen Street and Alfred Avenue, and vacant 3 lots at 3873 4th Avenue.
Residents who live within 60 meters of any of the aforementioned sites received a letter indicating this possible the bylaw change.
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