The FINAL public comment period on the proposed open pit Telkwa coal mine will be open very soon (likely this week Nov 10 - 17, 2026). We are busy putting together key info that will support you in participating in the comment period.
This the full recording of the public Town Hall hosted by the Bulkley Valley Community Resources Board in Smithers, BC on October 17th, 2026. The video starts at the 7 min 40 second mark.

Get the latest on how the mine proposal is progressing

What does it mean for water? fish? caribou? our communities?
On April 19th, 2022 Randal Macnair gave a talk in Smithers about his community's experience living with coal mine impacts in the Elk Valley. It is a must see!

What Matters In Our Valley is a group of local citizens who share a deep commitment to the conservation of our rivers, water, fish, wildlife, air and the quality of life in this exceptional area. We were founded in 2017 out of concern about the proposed Telkwa Coal Mine.