Danika Hebert

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Good 4 You and Planet 2 provides sustainable grocery options

Local products ensure food security, you need to know where your food comes from

New mining program for CNC Quesnel

New job openings in 2015 projected to 2,800 with 3,400 more set to retire

City councillor Peter Couldwell stands in the city hall chambers.

Couldwell retires from city politics

Peter Couldwell has announced after 21 years as city councillor he will not be running again in the fall election.

By all accounts, Couldwell has left quite a legacy and will be missed.

“On behalf of council and the City of Quesnel staff, I wish Peter the very best and much happiness in the future,” Mayor Sjostrom said.

City councillor Peter Couldwell stands in the city hall chambers.

Council notes

Council receives climate change strategy

Frontman Sully Erna shreds on the guitar during the Godsmack concert Sept. 4 at the CN Centre.

Godsmack puts rock in CN Centre

I walked into the CN Centre Sunday night as a skeptic of death metal music.

I had heard of Godsmack, the headliners, but had never bothered learning more about them.

To my surprise, as the show began, I found myself slipping into a groove and doing a bit of head-banging.

Frontman Sully Erna shreds on the guitar during the Godsmack concert Sept. 4 at the CN Centre.
Blumko Flower Art organized a fundraiser in March for Japan relief efforts.

CDC open house to promote new businesses

Six new businesses located in the CDC building are holding an open house Aug. 27 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

The businesses began organizing the open house in the spring, as they started to rejuvenate the appearance of their storefronts.

Most of these stores have been open for less than a year.

Blumko Flower Art organized a fundraiser in March for Japan relief efforts.
Hoop dancers are scheduled to help celebrate BC Parks 100th anniversary at 10 Mile Lake, Aug. 14.

10 Mile Lake to celebrate BC Parks 100th anniversary

B.C. Provincial Parks are celebrating their 100th birthday this year and 10 Mile Lake Provincial Park is in on the celebration.

With the help of sponsors, the British Columbia Arts Council and Arts BC, the Quesnel and District Community Arts Council (QDCAC) partnered with the Native Friendship Centre to organize a day of fun, Aug. 14, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m at 10 Mile Lake Provincial Park.

Hoop dancers are scheduled to help celebrate BC Parks 100th anniversary at 10 Mile Lake, Aug. 14.
Recipients of the Ashleigh Smith Memorial Awards are all smiles after receiving their awards. Left to right, front row:Lacey MacDonald, Maya Dawson, Rachel Baker, Maria Dawson, Shelbey Dawson and Janice Butler; middle row: Brodey Lamarche, Cheryl Nordel, Denver Lamarche, Kelsey Graham, Sonja Jmaeff, and Cathy Heinzelman; back row: Richard Sutton. Kara Bridgen. Missing from the picture: Lindsey Johnston, Alex Verge and Jessica Heinzelman.

Ashleigh Smith Memorial Awards recognize local artists

Last Friday, 12 Quesnel youth received Ashleigh Smith Memorial Awards.

This one-time presentation, hosted by Ashleigh’s mother, Maria Dawson, recognized the youth’s community service and dedication to the arts, especially live arts.

Recipients of the Ashleigh Smith Memorial Awards are all smiles after receiving their awards. Left to right, front row:Lacey MacDonald, Maya Dawson, Rachel Baker, Maria Dawson, Shelbey Dawson and Janice Butler; middle row: Brodey Lamarche, Cheryl Nordel, Denver Lamarche, Kelsey Graham, Sonja Jmaeff, and Cathy Heinzelman; back row: Richard Sutton. Kara Bridgen. Missing from the picture: Lindsey Johnston, Alex Verge and Jessica Heinzelman.
This year’s edition of the Amazing Race had contestants off balance with a variety of activities. Clockwise from top, walking the plank while seeing double with special goggles; searching for special bottle corks, changing tires on an ATV, pretending to rescue a baby, hauling water and above all, smiling.

Quesnel’s Amazing Race, amazing….again.

Quesnel’s Amazing Racers collected $6,200 this year, bringing the three-year total to more than $26,000.

Saturday morning, 16 teams raced around Quesnel for the third annual Quesnel Amazing Race.

This year’s edition of the Amazing Race had contestants off balance with a variety of activities. Clockwise from top, walking the plank while seeing double with special goggles; searching for special bottle corks, changing tires on an ATV, pretending to rescue a baby, hauling water and above all, smiling.
Patrick Gillet, above, demonstrates some of the energy Down With Webster brought to their show Friday night at the Prince George Civic Centrer.

Prince George Gets “Down” With Webster

To say Down With Webster was dope would be a gross understatement.

The Down With Webster set at the Prince George Civic Centre Friday night, was down right explosive.

Patrick Gillet, above, demonstrates some of the energy Down With Webster brought to their show Friday night at the Prince George Civic Centrer.