Ed and Jerry Pete are well-known figures in the Bulkley Valley for their firewood business. Over the years, they have also become extremely popular for performing snow removal services of the sidewalks on local bridges and on the pedestrian islands in the Smithers Arterial. Originally from Witset, they have worked all through the region as traffic control flaggers for over 10 years. Starting about 5 years ago, they began working on a plan to... Read more

Based in Burns Lake’s Southside Region on a beautiful ranch bordering Ootsa Lake, Ursa Minor Brewing’s motto is “Wild Taste from a Wild Place.” This brewery and 12-person tasting room is the brain child of Nathan and Gwyndolyn Nicholas. Nathan brings a life-long passion for flavour, growing and beer making.  Gwyndolyn brings business expertise from owning and operating a successful health food store for 10 years.  Together they have a love... Read more