The Town of Smithers, population 5,414, is situated in the Bulkley Valley of northern British Columbia.
The Salvation Army storefront here is undergoing renovations. Once completed there will be a kitchen, an expanded food bank and thrift store, a drop-in-centre, a new heating system and a private office where meetings and counselling sessions can be held.
The Smithers Salvation Army has been open for eight years and currently has 25 active volunteers