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A loader stored inside Maple Park Mall was not spared the vandals' attack. (Secure Property Watch photo)

Vandals causes thousands in damage at Maple Park Mall in Quesnel

The vacant mall has become a target

A loader stored inside Maple Park Mall was not spared the vandals' attack. (Secure Property Watch photo)
Nixen Baidwan celebrated his own birthday by donating pizza to the homeless at Seasons House. (Bindy Baidwan photo)

Quesnel boy uses birthday to donate pizzas to those in need

Boy turns nine, donates pizza to Seasons House

Nixen Baidwan celebrated his own birthday by donating pizza to the homeless at Seasons House. (Bindy Baidwan photo)
The Quesnel Kangaroos celebrate the big win in the deciding game of the CIHL playoffs. (Tracey Roberts photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Kangarooting for the CIHL champs

Quesnel wins the league trophy, aims next for Coy

The Quesnel Kangaroos celebrate the big win in the deciding game of the CIHL playoffs. (Tracey Roberts photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Quesnel’s Provincial Government Building is located in downtown Quesnel. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

Coroner’s inquest set for Solonas case in Quesnel courthouse

The 2017 death of Nadine Solonas to be publicly examined

Quesnel’s Provincial Government Building is located in downtown Quesnel. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
Danny Bell & His Disappointments are touring northern B.C., including dates in Wells, Williams Lake and Quesnel before heading home to Prince George. (Noah MacLeod photo)

PG musician Danny Bell tours Cariboo

He will be in Williams Lake Thursday, March 9

Danny Bell & His Disappointments are touring northern B.C., including dates in Wells, Williams Lake and Quesnel before heading home to Prince George. (Noah MacLeod photo)
Investigators examine an SUV with bullet holes in its windshield and door in the parking lot of the Quesnel Seniors’ Centre following a police-involved shooting incident that happened Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 at about 3:30 a.m. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

RCMP cleared after shooting man 11 times in downtown Quesnel: police watchdog

Man grabbed, chambered, and discharged shotgun before RCMP fired

Investigators examine an SUV with bullet holes in its windshield and door in the parking lot of the Quesnel Seniors’ Centre following a police-involved shooting incident that happened Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 at about 3:30 a.m. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Freida Whales, one of B.C.’s best known drag perfpormers, is coming to Quesnel for a Pride Day event. Anonymous flyers were distributed in protest of her appearance. (Photo contributed)

Anonymous hand out protests drag queen scheduled to perform at Quesnel Pride Day event

Freida Whales appearance protested anonymously

Freida Whales, one of B.C.’s best known drag perfpormers, is coming to Quesnel for a Pride Day event. Anonymous flyers were distributed in protest of her appearance. (Photo contributed)
A video featuring Quesnel toddler Thomas’s efforts at his parent’s water factory has captured millions of views from around the world. (Submitted photo)

Quesnel toddler goes viral for helping out at family business

Video of child’s efforts go viral

A video featuring Quesnel toddler Thomas’s efforts at his parent’s water factory has captured millions of views from around the world. (Submitted photo)
Rick Heggie of Kersley was killed by a vehicle as he tried to help an earlier motor vehicle incident. His daughter Dona Gutierrez now remembers her father as a true hero. (Photo submitted)

Kersley’s Good Samaritan remembered as a hero

Rick Heggie leaves a legacy of help, care and personal service

Rick Heggie of Kersley was killed by a vehicle as he tried to help an earlier motor vehicle incident. His daughter Dona Gutierrez now remembers her father as a true hero. (Photo submitted)
Cariboo Pulp and Paper in Quesnel will be shut down for two extended curtailments due to a lack of pulp supply. (West Fraser Photo)

Another shutdown coming to Quesnel pulp mill

Cariboo Pulp & Paper will be shut down in April and again in Q3

Cariboo Pulp and Paper in Quesnel will be shut down for two extended curtailments due to a lack of pulp supply. (West Fraser Photo)
Kisses for the SPCA from puppies responsibly surrendered by a Quesnel dog breeder. (SPCA photo)

Almost 2 dozen golden retriever puppies surrendered to SPCA in Quesnel

Dog breeder hands off to North Cariboo SPCA

Kisses for the SPCA from puppies responsibly surrendered by a Quesnel dog breeder. (SPCA photo)
RCMP have made an arrest in the alleged robbery of a Quesnel bank. (File photo)

Arrest made in Quesnel bank robbery investigation

CIBC robbery allegations facing 40-yr-old man

RCMP have made an arrest in the alleged robbery of a Quesnel bank. (File photo)
RCMP are seeking information about this suspect who robbed the Quesnel CIBC on Feb. 1 just before 5 p.m.(photo submitted)

Masked man robs CIBC bank in Quesnel

Police seek any information about suspect’s activities or identity

RCMP are seeking information about this suspect who robbed the Quesnel CIBC on Feb. 1 just before 5 p.m.(photo submitted)
Canada Post is responding to snow conditions with a Red Alert in Quesnel, Yellow Alerts elsewhere. (Paul Henderson/Black Press)

Canada Post suspends postal service in Quesnel due to winter storm conditions

Don’t expect mail delivery until conditions improve

Canada Post is responding to snow conditions with a Red Alert in Quesnel, Yellow Alerts elsewhere. (Paul Henderson/Black Press)
A vehicle collision on Highway 97 about 23 kilometres south of Quesnel has traffic Friday evening, Dec. 30. Road conditions at the time were extremely icy. (Baldev Singh photo)

Good Samaritan hit trying to help motorist near Quesnel has died

The elderly man was struck trying to help others

A vehicle collision on Highway 97 about 23 kilometres south of Quesnel has traffic Friday evening, Dec. 30. Road conditions at the time were extremely icy. (Baldev Singh photo)
Barkerville’s hundred-day highlights have been announced for the coming season. (Angie Mindus photo)

100 days of Barkerville

Local historic town announces its season

Barkerville’s hundred-day highlights have been announced for the coming season. (Angie Mindus photo)
Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP Todd Doherty speaks about mental health during a debate in the House Of Commons Thursday. (Video screen shot image)

Quesnel MP Doherty checks in on mental health

Local MP suggests Let’s Talk about wellness

Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP Todd Doherty speaks about mental health during a debate in the House Of Commons Thursday. (Video screen shot image)
River Ranch cowboys bring home cattle from a fall meadow, a process which takes three days to complete, to feed for the winter months. (Raquel Russell file photo)

BC Forage Council delivering free workshop in Williams Lake

Forage and grazing knowledge on the discussion table

River Ranch cowboys bring home cattle from a fall meadow, a process which takes three days to complete, to feed for the winter months. (Raquel Russell file photo)
Barb Bachmeier has been a firefighter for many years. (Harold Bartel photo)

Female firefighters extinguishing stereotypes in the Cariboo

Barb Bachmeier got her start on the fire brigades in Barkerville and Wells in 1994

Barb Bachmeier has been a firefighter for many years. (Harold Bartel photo)
Quesnel RCMP are asking the public to assist in identifying a suspect involved in a suspected robbery at the Husky Gas Station Saturday, Jan 7. (RCMP photo submitted)

UPDATE: Quesnel RCMP look for suspect wanted in armed robbery of Husky gas station

Police are asking for the public’s help

Quesnel RCMP are asking the public to assist in identifying a suspect involved in a suspected robbery at the Husky Gas Station Saturday, Jan 7. (RCMP photo submitted)
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