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TOWN OF SMITHERS LOOKING FOR NEW CAO

The Town of Smithers has it’s help wanted sign up.

Mayor, Taylor Bachrach says it will be hard to replace Deborah Sargent who was the Chief Administrative Officer.

“Deborah has been fantastic to work with, she’s been in that position for nine years, I understand she is looking for a new challenge and looking to advance in her career and we’re thrilled for her in that regard.”

Town Council will search for her replacement.

Sargent will be in office until September 11th and will then become City Manager in Campbell River.

Sargent’s list of accomplishments with the town include expansion of the airport runway and the construction of a second ice arena.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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