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Smithers Interior News: New shorter bus route has parents worried for safety

September 22, 2010

Shannon Hurst, Smithers Interior News

Parents are worried of potential danger after massive budget cutbacks are making some students walk seven miles to catch their bus.

This year has been a year of great changes for many after the closure of the popular South Hazelton Elementary school changed the dynamics of both remaining elementary schools.

However, the decision to stop driving the extra seven kilometres up the Kispiox Valley to drop off six students could have serious repercussions. Read more