Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial Association
2701 Pacific Street V0J2N0 Smithers, BC, Canada

Membership renewal and New membership deadline is fast approaching. June 1st membership for BVAIA for 2015 will cease to be available. Don't miss out!

Wishing everyone a Happy 2015!

"Be content with what you have; Rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you"-Laz Tzu Merry Christmas from all of us at the Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial Association.

Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM on Nov 27, We are pleased to announce a full directorship of 9! We welcome 3 new faces to the BVAIA directors and look forward to a positive 2015 for the BVAIA.

Just a reminder of our AGM this Thursday at 7:00 pm Hudson Bay Lodge

The Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial association is looking for members to join our team of directors. Our Annual General Meeting is approaching! Please forward your interest to our nomination committee at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you everyone who attended the General Members Meeting held at the Hudson Bay Lodge. A special thank you to John Noonan for his experience and knowledge to guide the assembly with correct process. We will work hard to present some suggestions for changes to the bylaws that the membership will feel more comfortable to accept.

Notice of General Members Meeting. 7:00 pm Thursday October 2nd at the Hudson Bay Lodge, Ferguson Room. 3521 highway 16 East, Smithers BC This meeting does have motions for resolutions to the bylaws of the BVAIA. If you are a voting member of the association, we encourage you to take the time to review the information sent by mail. Take time to fully understand how these proposed bylaw changes will affect the BVAIA association and all the user groups, clubs and stake holders that are currently under the umbrella of the BVAIA. Consider how do we respect the past 95yrs of a successful society, continue with community spirit and the camaraderie that has built our shared facility and still allow room for growth with respect of the heritage of people gathering together for our fall fair.

September 23, 2014 was the first of many Advisory Panel Meetings. Thank you to all who attended this positive discussion. The objectives of these meetings is to facilitate the user groups, stake holders, BVAIA membership, BVAIA Directors and Town of Smithers (land Owner) an opportunity to discuss, plan, share and most importantly to interact with each other. This communication is vital to the future success of The Bulkley Valley Exhibition Grounds. Our next Advisory panel Meeting is planned for February 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Location is TBA.

Thank you to everyone for your help in the success of the Bulkley Valley Exhibition "95 years of Horsing Around" Its the Sponsors, Exhibitors, Volunteers, Participants, and the community who stand behind this event and the association that hosts it. All of YOU make this possible. Traditionally the BVAIA Board of Directors hosts a fall thank you dinner and dance. This year we have decided to show our appreciation to all of you with a Spring Fling! Watch our Facebook page and website for further details.

Don't forget today is our Community Forum, at 12 at the Old Church in Smithers. Our general meeting follows at 2 and everyone who is interested in the fairgrounds or our Association is welcome to attend. Hope to see you there!

Hey everyone! We have a big week coming up and are inviting you to a Community Forum on Saturday, April 26 (at noon) at the Old Church in Smithers. If you are interested in the Fairgrounds, current or potential uses, please come on out and share your ideas with us! We hope to see you there!

Last night the Town of Smithers Council and Mayor hosted a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Business Plan and Land use Plan for the fairgrounds, thanks to everyone who came out. The BVAIA is committed to working with all Stakeholders and License Holders of the Fairgrounds and the Town of Smithers to ensure the traditions of the grounds remain strong; while looking to the future and working towards the best use of the grounds for the entire community to enjoy. The best thing you can do is to become a member of the BVAIA to make sure your thoughts are heard. You can join online at http://bvfair.ca/association