Vivian Chui

Vivian Chui

So long, and thanks for all the fish

Vanderhoof Omineca Express editor Vivian Chui bids farewell to the community

Vivian Chui
Torin Chapman represents Vike Nation at the 2017 Ski and Snowboard Provincials in Whistler from March 1 to 3.

Vanderhoof skiers, snowboarders vie for provincial title

Four junior Vikings raced down Whistler's slopes against hundreds for the Ski and Snowboard Provincial Championship

Torin Chapman represents Vike Nation at the 2017 Ski and Snowboard Provincials in Whistler from March 1 to 3.

Library AGM

Vanderhoof Public Library’s annual general meeting will take place on March 21

Actors of Nechako Valley Secondary are rehearsing in costume for 'Singing in the Rain', which will be presented for two weekends starting on March 16.

Vanderhoof gets Singing in the Rain

Singing and dancing actors of Nechako Valley Secondary are filling the Vanderhoof stage with action

Actors of Nechako Valley Secondary are rehearsing in costume for 'Singing in the Rain', which will be presented for two weekends starting on March 16.
Eugene Marks

Marks becomes next superintendent of Nechako Lakes schools

Mr. Eugene Marks has been selected as the incoming Superintendent of Schools and Chief Executive Officer of School District 91

Eugene Marks

Before the judge: week of March 6

A list of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake cases

Vanderhoof RCMP’s detachment service supervisor adds her name and service dates to the force’s centennial flag hung in the local office. By tradition, all passing staff and officers’ names and time spent in Vanderhoof are unofficially recorded on the flag.

RCMP staff queen retires after three decades of service

Ruth Stewart retires after 31 years service with Vanderhoof RCMP

Vanderhoof RCMP’s detachment service supervisor adds her name and service dates to the force’s centennial flag hung in the local office. By tradition, all passing staff and officers’ names and time spent in Vanderhoof are unofficially recorded on the flag.

Working with multiple generations

The College of New Caledonia in Vanderhoof is hosting a free interactive workshop

March 8 Police Update: rural spring break-ins, wheel thieves

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 83 files, which included 12 prisoners, in the past week.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Feb. 27 week

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases that have a first appearance, or a trial scheduled or ended, in law courts of the area:

At noon on March 2, a burning car on Burrard Avenue led to downtown Vanderhoof closed off for a couple of hours.

Burning vehicle closed downtown Vanderhoof for lunch

It’s the second unfortunate event to hit the eastside downtown storefronts this winter.

At noon on March 2, a burning car on Burrard Avenue led to downtown Vanderhoof closed off for a couple of hours.
A suspected explosive device in Burns Lake’s William Konkin Elementary School was removed by the police on Feb. 28.

Suspected explosive removed from Burns Lake school

A suspected explosive device in Burns Lake’s William Konkin Elementary School was removed by the police on Feb. 28.

A suspected explosive device in Burns Lake’s William Konkin Elementary School was removed by the police on Feb. 28.
From top left, clockwise: Alexis Seely, Madison Seely, Connor Ebert, Nicole McBride, Connor Ebert, and Logan Sewell

Vanderhoof speed skaters gained personal bests, national medals

Vanderhoof speed skaters brought home national medals and achieved personal bests this winter.

From top left, clockwise: Alexis Seely, Madison Seely, Connor Ebert, Nicole McBride, Connor Ebert, and Logan Sewell
Vikings triumphed over the Roadrunners as the 2017 Senior Boys Basketball zone champions, after a day-long tight fight this weekend.

Basketball zone champion title to Vanderhoof Viking boys

Vikings triumphed over the Roadrunners as the 2017 Senior Boys Basketball zone champions, after a day-long tight fight this weekend.

Vikings triumphed over the Roadrunners as the 2017 Senior Boys Basketball zone champions, after a day-long tight fight this weekend.
PINK SHIRT DAY: Students and the RCMP alike dressed up in pink on Feb. 22 to march through downtown Vanderhoof and raise awareness against bullying.

March 1 Police Update: chainsaw snatcher, new Vanderhoof commander named

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 74 files, which included 10 prisoners, in the past week.

PINK SHIRT DAY: Students and the RCMP alike dressed up in pink on Feb. 22 to march through downtown Vanderhoof and raise awareness against bullying.
Vanderhoof’s Chris Mushumanski, former president of Nechako Valley Search and Rescue, is presented with his Unsung Heroes of Northern BC award by Vanderhoof mayor and council on Feb. 6.

Belting out Vanderhoof’s Unsung Heroes

Three unsung Vanderhoovian heroes are sung out through this year’s wintry air for their inspirational work.

Vanderhoof’s Chris Mushumanski, former president of Nechako Valley Search and Rescue, is presented with his Unsung Heroes of Northern BC award by Vanderhoof mayor and council on Feb. 6.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Feb. 20 week

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases that have a first appearance, or a trial scheduled or ended, in law courts of the area:

Vanderhoof Bears’ Junior Girls, including players from Fort St. James and Fraser Lake, clash sticks with a Prince George team on Feb. 11.

Girls only: Vanderhoof hosts female hockey weekend

Northern B.C. girls from Grade 3 to 12 filled Vanderhoof’s arena for a weekend of hockey this month.

Vanderhoof Bears’ Junior Girls, including players from Fort St. James and Fraser Lake, clash sticks with a Prince George team on Feb. 11.
`Fraser Lake’s Elizabeth Schulz triumphed over students from 22 countries this Februrary to bring home a silver medal from the 2017 Taiwan International Science Fair.

Fraser Lake’s Schulz takes silver in international science fair

Fraser Lake’s Elizabeth Schulz brought home a silver medal from the 2017 Taiwan International Science Fair.

`Fraser Lake’s Elizabeth Schulz triumphed over students from 22 countries this Februrary to bring home a silver medal from the 2017 Taiwan International Science Fair.
Bobby (right) and Lori Hurry are the proud owners of the Fraser Lake Dollar Store and Corner Store opened last fall.

Fraser Lake business wins top five in B.C. for community impact

For a Fraser Lake business owner, it was a shock just to be nominated, let alone being named top five across B.C. for community impact.

Bobby (right) and Lori Hurry are the proud owners of the Fraser Lake Dollar Store and Corner Store opened last fall.