Gladys Atrill, Mayor of Smithers is a lifelong Smithereen. She was first elected to Council in 2014 and to the role of Mayor in 2020. She is proud and humbled to be Mayor of her hometown. Commitment to community service and local government drew Gladys to the Boards of Regional District of Bulkley Nechako, Northwest Regional Hospital District, North Central Local Government Association, Northern Development Initiative Trust and BC Transit. She is committed to good governance and fostering respectful relationships.
The serious issues of community safety and the social challenges arising from tent encampments are an ongoing challenge and priority in the Town of Smithers. Gladys is actively involved in community safety initiatives and engages in meetings with experts and stakeholders, to enhance public safety. Finding solutions for vulnerable people and at the same time ensuring a safe, vibrant community for businesses and residents are parallel goals.
Beyond her experience in local government, Gladys has worked in and contributed to the tourism and outdoor recreation sectors in Smithers and Northern BC, driven by her deep appreciation for the region's breathtaking landscapes and its entrepreneurial community. In her leisure time, she enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, tending to her extensive gardens, and traveling with her partner.
This multi-day conference will give you a chance to connect with leaders in the field, while encouraging you to reimagine what community safety and wellbeing looks like in your community, and beyond. Topics will challenge, explore and discover the current trends, issues, and research in the community safety and wellbeing field.
More details are provided in the Agenda section.
To ensure a comfortable and convenient experience for attendees, please fill out the contact form with your contact information and specific requirements. Our team will work to accommodate your needs and provide you with information on available options at the conference venue. We look forward to assisting you with your booking and making your conference experience a success.
This multi-day conference will give you a chance to connect with leaders in the field, while encouraging you to reimagine what community safety and wellbeing looks like in your community, and beyond. Topics will challenge, explore and discover the current trends, issues, and research in the community safety and wellbeing field.
More details are provided in the Agenda section.
To ensure a comfortable and convenient experience for attendees, please fill out the contact form with your contact information and specific requirements. Our team will work to accommodate your needs and provide you with information on available options at the conference venue. We look forward to assisting you with your booking and making your conference experience a success.
The Reimagining Inclusive Community Safety and Wellbeing Conference is honoured to be based on the homelands of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.