949. Town of Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill

In northern British Columbia, communities like Smithers are shaped by a unique mix of small-town character, natural beauty, economic opportunity, and the challenges that come with being far from the country’s largest cities.

And leading a community through those challenges requires more than making decisions at City Hall. It requires listening, balancing competing priorities, and having a clear vision for the future.

Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Gladys Atrill, Mayor of the Town of Smithers.

We'll talk about her experience in municipal leadership, the issues facing Smithers, and the opportunities and challenges that come with guiding a growing northern community, and how, after serving her community for over a decade she has decided to hang up her hat as a public servant in October.

This is a conversation about leadership, community, and the future of a town that plays an important role in northern British Columbia.

I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews.

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