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Jan. 25 Police Update: armed robbery follow-up

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

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Jan. 16 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:

On Jan. 17, over 20 people attended the Nechako Valley Historical Society's first meeting since its reinstatement this winter.

Vanderhoof society returns with new board to make history

Vanderhoof’s historical society is now back to make and promote history with a new team.

On Jan. 17, over 20 people attended the Nechako Valley Historical Society's first meeting since its reinstatement this winter.
Houston’s team (orange) crosses hockey sticks with Vanderhoof (red) on Jan. 14.

North central Initiation hockey divides Vanderhoof ice

About 180 players in north central B.C. hit Vanderhoof ice from Jan. 14 to 15 for an Initial Minor Hockey tournament.

Houston’s team (orange) crosses hockey sticks with Vanderhoof (red) on Jan. 14.
At birth, Brielle was diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease, which means her bowel nerves were missing and she wasn’t able to push waste for elimination.

Over $17,000 raised in one day for Vanderhoof baby

Over $17,000 to support a Vanderhoof newborn’s surgery were gathered within a day through an online crowdfunding campaign.

At birth, Brielle was diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease, which means her bowel nerves were missing and she wasn’t able to push waste for elimination.

Jan. 18 Police Update: power knockout crash update

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment received 61 files, which included eight prisoners, in the past week.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Jan. 9 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:

“The majority of residential home owners within the northern B.C. region can expect a slight increase, compared to last year’s assessment,” said deputy assessor David Keough in a statement. “Most home owners in the northern B.C. region will see changes in the zero to +10 per cent range.”

Vanderhoof 2017 property assessment up on average

The majority of residential home owners within the northern B.C. region can expect a slight increase, compared to last year’s assessment

“The majority of residential home owners within the northern B.C. region can expect a slight increase, compared to last year’s assessment,” said deputy assessor David Keough in a statement. “Most home owners in the northern B.C. region will see changes in the zero to +10 per cent range.”
The Vanderhoof-based Nechako Valley Search and Rescue team was involved with multiple mutual aid call-outs across northern B.C. last year.

Council: Vanderhoof support for Highway 16 transportation deferred to next meeting

...Unpausing Blackwater environmental assessment in early 2017: New Gold, mural and bus shelter proposed at Kenney Dam Road/Hwy 16

The Vanderhoof-based Nechako Valley Search and Rescue team was involved with multiple mutual aid call-outs across northern B.C. last year.

Aged-out foster kid in Vanderhoof finds passion in social work

A former foster child of Vanderhoof has found a passion in social work and wants to improve the lives of children in government care.

Band teacher Russell Larden, directing Nechako Valley Secondary’s choir at Remembrance Day service,  is one of School District No.91’s new recruits to north central B.C.

Nechako Lakes get funding for seven more teachers

It's part of the $50 million fund to hire up to 1,100 teachers for the current school year, negotiated by B.C. and teachers federation

Band teacher Russell Larden, directing Nechako Valley Secondary’s choir at Remembrance Day service,  is one of School District No.91’s new recruits to north central B.C.
Slenyah Store, often known as Slenyah Esso, was operated as department under Stellat’en First Nation until 2014, when it was incorporated in a limited partnership agreement.

Human rights claim against Stellat’en First Nation dismissed

A complaint against Stellat’en First Nation for alleged racial discrimination is dismissed this winter by B.C.’s human rights tribunal.

Slenyah Store, often known as Slenyah Esso, was operated as department under Stellat’en First Nation until 2014, when it was incorporated in a limited partnership agreement.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Jan. 2 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:

ENDED: Air quality issued for Vanderhoof

An air quality advisory issued for Vanderhoof by the Ministry of Environment since Jan. 10 is expected to sustain until Jan. 12 or 13.

Skiers race down the Norwegian slopes for the  ladies ski cross event at Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Games. Ski cross made its Olympic debut as a medal sport at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler.

Skiers across North America race down north central B.C. terrain this weekend

Over 100 ski cross competitors are racing down Tabor Mountain’s slopes for the next few days, and spectators are invited to watch for free.

Skiers race down the Norwegian slopes for the  ladies ski cross event at Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Games. Ski cross made its Olympic debut as a medal sport at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler.
Customer vehicles at Westline Ford were broken into on Jan. 3.

Jan. 11 Police Update: running car thief caught, Fall Fair grounds break-in

.....Westline Ford customer vehicles vandalized, Cluculz Lake man arrested in Prince George car chase

Customer vehicles at Westline Ford were broken into on Jan. 3.
Visitors to the grand opening on Dec. 1 were welcomed with a traditionally tanned deer hide displayed by the centre’s entrance and 16 elders in regalia presented the origin of their hereditary names.

Reviving Stellat’en First Nation culture, language with new centre

Northern B.C.’s Stellat’en First Nation now has a dedicated headquarters to preserve and revive its language and culture.

Visitors to the grand opening on Dec. 1 were welcomed with a traditionally tanned deer hide displayed by the centre’s entrance and 16 elders in regalia presented the origin of their hereditary names.
Map of power outage in Vanderhoof area as of 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 9.

Vehicle crash knocked Vanderhoof power off for over 12 hours

A crash into a power pole turned off the lights of Vanderhoof and area from early morning to afternoon on Jan. 9.

Map of power outage in Vanderhoof area as of 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 9.
Forty Vanderhoof Bears Alumni and players from Vanderhoof Minor Hockey participated at the third annual alumni game and fundraiser on Dec. 23.

Vanderhoof Bears alumni raised over $10K for children’s theatre

On Dec. 23, the third annual Vanderhoof Bears Alumni Hockey Game and Silent Auction Fundraiser took place in Vanderhoof’s arena.

Forty Vanderhoof Bears Alumni and players from Vanderhoof Minor Hockey participated at the third annual alumni game and fundraiser on Dec. 23.
Murray Ridge skill hill's season takes place from December to March, weather dependent.

Federal help to northern B.C. winter trail upkeep

A northern B.C. ski hill is now better equipped to maintain trails and extend the season for local skiers and snowboarders.

Murray Ridge skill hill's season takes place from December to March, weather dependent.