Lindsay Chung

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Quesnel Search and Rescue members were called out late on the night of Dec. 25 to help rescue an injured snowmobiler in the Groundhog Lake area, which is near Barkerville. (Quesnel Search and Rescue)

Volunteers from Quesnel, Wells help rescue injured snowmobiler

A Cormorant from 442 Squadron at CFB Comox transported the snowmobiler to hospital early Dec. 26

Quesnel Search and Rescue members were called out late on the night of Dec. 25 to help rescue an injured snowmobiler in the Groundhog Lake area, which is near Barkerville. (Quesnel Search and Rescue)
Preventative maintenance work to prevent damage from spring freshets takes place on West Fraser Road south of Quesnel in early December. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure expects this work to continue until mid-March. The ministry has issued a tender for the project to rebuild and realign West Fraser Road, and that construction is expected to begin in spring 2021. (Karen Powell Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Tender issued for West Fraser Road rebuild

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure expects construction to begin in spring 2021

Preventative maintenance work to prevent damage from spring freshets takes place on West Fraser Road south of Quesnel in early December. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure expects this work to continue until mid-March. The ministry has issued a tender for the project to rebuild and realign West Fraser Road, and that construction is expected to begin in spring 2021. (Karen Powell Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty speaks in the House of Commons. (House of Commons Photography)

Cariboo-Prince George MP’s suicide prevention hotline motion passes unanimously

Todd Doherty is calling for consolidating all crisis lines into one universal 988 hotline

Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty speaks in the House of Commons. (House of Commons Photography)
In paying tribute to Mary Glassford, Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes shared this picture of herself and Glassford, as she described Glassford as a mentor and a friend. (Coralee Oakes Facebook Photo)

Long-time CRD director Mary Glassford being remembered as strong advocate, community leader

Glassford was awarded the City of Quesnel’s first Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009

In paying tribute to Mary Glassford, Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes shared this picture of herself and Glassford, as she described Glassford as a mentor and a friend. (Coralee Oakes Facebook Photo)
Veronica Cassam can see these feral horses from her house in Lhoosk’uz Dené village, about 173 kilometres west of Quesnel, and she is raising money to purchase hay and grain for them. The Bouchie Lake Country Store is also collecting funds to help the horses. (Veronica Cassam Facebook Photo)

Fundraising underway to feed feral horses in Lhoosk’uz Dené west of Quesnel

Funds are being collected to buy hay, grain and salt blocks for the horses

Veronica Cassam can see these feral horses from her house in Lhoosk’uz Dené village, about 173 kilometres west of Quesnel, and she is raising money to purchase hay and grain for them. The Bouchie Lake Country Store is also collecting funds to help the horses. (Veronica Cassam Facebook Photo)
Julie Fowler speaks to <em>Still Standing</em> host Jonny Harris while Harris films an episode of the CBC television show in Wells. (Chris Armstrong Photo/Island Mountain Arts Facebook)

Julie Fowler of Wells wins provincial Distinguished Service Award

The award arrived in the mail as Fowler wrapped up her job with Island Mountain Arts and ArtsWells

Julie Fowler speaks to <em>Still Standing</em> host Jonny Harris while Harris films an episode of the CBC television show in Wells. (Chris Armstrong Photo/Island Mountain Arts Facebook)
Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty is hoping Canada will adopt 988 as a universal nationwide suicide prevention hotline. (Angie Mindus Photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Doherty calls for national suicide prevention hotline

The Cariboo-Prince George MP hopes Canada will follow the U.S. and adopt 988

Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty is hoping Canada will adopt 988 as a universal nationwide suicide prevention hotline. (Angie Mindus Photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
George Paul (left) and Walter Fookes from Quesnel Investment Corporation (QIC) speak to Quesnel council Oct. 27 at City Hall. QIC has asked for the City’s support for the transfer of the Non-Replaceable Forest Licence from C&C Wood Products to QIC. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel council supports forest licence transfer to Quesnel Investment Corporation

The Non-Replaceable Forest Licence from C&C Wood Products has an AAC of 68,130 cubic metres

George Paul (left) and Walter Fookes from Quesnel Investment Corporation (QIC) speak to Quesnel council Oct. 27 at City Hall. QIC has asked for the City’s support for the transfer of the Non-Replaceable Forest Licence from C&C Wood Products to QIC. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Sprout Kitchen is a regional food hub and business incubator that will be located in Quesnel and will serve the area from 100 Mile House to Vanderhoof. Quesnel council has authorized City staff to enter into a five-year lease agreement for the 2,689-square-foot space at 101 Marsh Dr. for the food hub. (Facebook - Sprout Kitchen - Regional Food Hub and Business Incubator Photo)

A location has been found for Sprout Kitchen regional food hub

The City of Quesnel will enter into a five-year lease to house the food hub and business incubator

Sprout Kitchen is a regional food hub and business incubator that will be located in Quesnel and will serve the area from 100 Mile House to Vanderhoof. Quesnel council has authorized City staff to enter into a five-year lease agreement for the 2,689-square-foot space at 101 Marsh Dr. for the food hub. (Facebook - Sprout Kitchen - Regional Food Hub and Business Incubator Photo)
Pre-COVID 19, Northern Exposure Conference 2018 attendees gather for a group photo. This year’s conference will be a virtual one and will be held Oct. 22-25. Funding is available so that anyone interested in participating this year can choose to pay what they are able to. (Mary Matheson/Contributed Photo)

Virtual Northern Exposure Conference will focus on sustainability and systems change

Bursaries are available to make the Oct. 22-25 rural arts conference accessible

Pre-COVID 19, Northern Exposure Conference 2018 attendees gather for a group photo. This year’s conference will be a virtual one and will be held Oct. 22-25. Funding is available so that anyone interested in participating this year can choose to pay what they are able to. (Mary Matheson/Contributed Photo)
Quesnel Art Gallery directors Marguerite Hall (left) and Cyndi Cassidy unveil the new Community Spirit mural on the side of AC&D Insurance Saturday, Sept. 26 to kick off the Quesnel Downtown Art Walk and celebrate Culture Days. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Spirit of community shines through in new Quesnel mural

The mural, which was unveiled Sept. 26, features mosaic tiles painted by local residents

Quesnel Art Gallery directors Marguerite Hall (left) and Cyndi Cassidy unveil the new Community Spirit mural on the side of AC&D Insurance Saturday, Sept. 26 to kick off the Quesnel Downtown Art Walk and celebrate Culture Days. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Brenda Gardiner shares her beautiful mirrors during the Art in my Park show and sale Saturday, Sept. 26 as part of Quesnel’s Culture Days celebrations. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Culture Days showcases diversity of talent in Quesnel

The Quesnel Downtown Art Walk kicked off Sept. 26

Brenda Gardiner shares her beautiful mirrors during the Art in my Park show and sale Saturday, Sept. 26 as part of Quesnel’s Culture Days celebrations. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Miss Florence Wilson and Mr. George Wallace greet visitors outside the Barkerville Hotel Sunday, Sept. 27 during the final day of Barkerville Historic Town and Park’s main season. Barkerville will offer virtual field trips for school children this fall and winter and will host Halloween events Saturday, Oct. 31. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

PHOTOS: Barkerville planning for Halloween events and virtual field trips

This year’s Halloween events will focus on traditional trick or treating, and tickets are limited

Miss Florence Wilson and Mr. George Wallace greet visitors outside the Barkerville Hotel Sunday, Sept. 27 during the final day of Barkerville Historic Town and Park’s main season. Barkerville will offer virtual field trips for school children this fall and winter and will host Halloween events Saturday, Oct. 31. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
This screenshot from the Northern Health website shows the school exposures in the region, as of Monday, Sept. 28. (Northern Health website)

Second positive COVID-19 test reported at Quesnel Junior School

The exposure dates for this case are Sept. 15-18

This screenshot from the Northern Health website shows the school exposures in the region, as of Monday, Sept. 28. (Northern Health website)
Premier John Horgan announces there will be a fall election as he speaks during a press conference in Langford, B.C., on Monday September 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Cariboo North MLA ‘deeply disappointed’ in early election call

Coralee Oakes says there has been unprecedented co-operation in Victoria during the pandemic

Premier John Horgan announces there will be a fall election as he speaks during a press conference in Langford, B.C., on Monday September 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
The Quesnel RCMP found more than a dozen guns during a recent raid on West Fraser Road, and they seized a loaded SKS assault rifle, a loaded 12-gauge shotgun and a loaded MP5 assault rifle Sept. 17 and 18. (RCMP Photo)

Quesnel RCMP respond to three gun-related calls, including drive-by shooting, in five days

Sgt. Richard Weseen says the Quesnel RCMP has seized more than 17 firearms in the month of September

The Quesnel RCMP found more than a dozen guns during a recent raid on West Fraser Road, and they seized a loaded SKS assault rifle, a loaded 12-gauge shotgun and a loaded MP5 assault rifle Sept. 17 and 18. (RCMP Photo)
Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty was appointed Special Advisor to the Leader on Mental Health and Wellness Sept. 8 when Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole named his Shadow Cabinet. (File photo)

Cariboo-Prince George MP named Special Advisor on Mental Health and Wellness

Todd Doherty was named to Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s Shadow Cabinet Sept. 8

Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty was appointed Special Advisor to the Leader on Mental Health and Wellness Sept. 8 when Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole named his Shadow Cabinet. (File photo)
A photo showing damage to West Fraser Road at Deep Creek Hill, taken May 5, 2018. (Bo Mills Photo)

Provincial government has finalized detailed design for rebuilding West Fraser Road

Due to COVID-19, no in-person information sessions planned; locals invited to view updates online

A photo showing damage to West Fraser Road at Deep Creek Hill, taken May 5, 2018. (Bo Mills Photo)
Demolition of the old Quesnel Junior School site in north Quesnel began in the fall of 2019, and the structures are scheduled to start coming down May 4. (File photo)

Demolition of old Quesnel Junior School buildings scheduled to start May 4

The demolition is expected to continue until October

Demolition of the old Quesnel Junior School site in north Quesnel began in the fall of 2019, and the structures are scheduled to start coming down May 4. (File photo)
Barkerville Historic Town and Park CEO Ed Coleman took photos to show how much snow still remains at Barkerville, as of April 16. (Barkerville Historic Town and Park - Facebook photo)

Cariboo residents advised to prepare for potential flooding

Snowpack is higher than normal in many tributaries of the Fraser River

Barkerville Historic Town and Park CEO Ed Coleman took photos to show how much snow still remains at Barkerville, as of April 16. (Barkerville Historic Town and Park - Facebook photo)