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With support from surrounding property owners, sharpened tree root wads were inserted into creek banks downstream from the McIntosh Trail footbridge to push water into the creek’s centre, lowering pressure on the banks and discouraging erosion.

New and improved homes in Stoney Creek for Vanderhoof fish

Stoney Creek now offers better homes for fishy Vanderhoofians in the Nechako River watershed, thanks to local groups and landowners.

With support from surrounding property owners, sharpened tree root wads were inserted into creek banks downstream from the McIntosh Trail footbridge to push water into the creek’s centre, lowering pressure on the banks and discouraging erosion.
laying their first games against a Prince George Atom team on Dec. 10, Vanderhoof, the Atom Girls team were down 1-2 during the third period when they scored two goals within six minutes, winning 3-2 at their first game.

Vanderhoof hockey gets girl power play time

More and more of Vanderhoof’s fairer population are donning hockey gear and taking to the ice.

laying their first games against a Prince George Atom team on Dec. 10, Vanderhoof, the Atom Girls team were down 1-2 during the third period when they scored two goals within six minutes, winning 3-2 at their first game.

VIDEO: Vanderhoof wrestling took second place in first regional meet of the season

Vanderhoof’s wresting team placed second at first regional meet of the season on Dec. 10, behind Prince George Secondary by one point.

Groundswell Community Greenhouse in Invermere, B.C.

UNBC studies feasibility of Vanderhoof high school greenhouse

Whether a dedicated greenhouse is feasible for Vanderhoof’s high school was the focus of a new post-secondary course this fall.

Groundswell Community Greenhouse in Invermere, B.C.
On Dec. 6, Nechako Valley Secondary’s Me to We Club (in photo), Omineca Safe Home staff, and other community members commemorated the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with a march through downtown Vanderhoof.

A Vanderhoof walk to remember violence against women

On Dec. 6, some Vanderhoof women commemorated the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with a march.

On Dec. 6, Nechako Valley Secondary’s Me to We Club (in photo), Omineca Safe Home staff, and other community members commemorated the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with a march through downtown Vanderhoof.
From Nov. 2 to Dec. 3, Annerose Georgeson (left) and Michael Rees showcased their latest series of paintings in Vanderhoof Public Library, finishing with a community reception on Nov. 25.

Vanderhoof painters explore local beauty, world angst

Annerose Georgeson and Michael Rees showcased their latest series of paintings in Vanderhoof Public Library.

From Nov. 2 to Dec. 3, Annerose Georgeson (left) and Michael Rees showcased their latest series of paintings in Vanderhoof Public Library, finishing with a community reception on Nov. 25.

Dec. 21 Police: remote gun theft southwest of Vanderhoof

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 71 files, which included 10 prisoners, in the past week.

Tenders are in for Vanderhoof pool

Vanderhoof’s aquatic centre received 10 successful bids.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Dec. 12 week

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases in law courts of the area:

Jeff Thomas, elders Sam and Marlene Quaw and Margaret Antoine, and Hazel Alexis (not in photo) shared their knowledge of the Carrier clan and potlatch systems with the Saik’uz First Nation community on Nov. 23.

Community support revives with potlatch: northern B.C. elders

As part of Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week at Saik’uz First Nation, elders shared their knowledge of the Carrier clan and potlatch systems.

Jeff Thomas, elders Sam and Marlene Quaw and Margaret Antoine, and Hazel Alexis (not in photo) shared their knowledge of the Carrier clan and potlatch systems with the Saik’uz First Nation community on Nov. 23.
Senior skaters of Nechako Figure Skating Club presents the opening sequence of the annual Christmas Ice Show.

Vanderhoof Christmas Ice Show

Vanderhoof’s figure skaters presented their techniques and learning so far this year to the community on Dec. 10.

Senior skaters of Nechako Figure Skating Club presents the opening sequence of the annual Christmas Ice Show.
From Dec. 6 to 7, Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op presented donations to Nechako View Senior Citizens Housing Society (top), Autumn Services - Society for Senior Support (left), and Fort Fraser Community Recreation Society (right).

Merry Christmas gifts in north central B.C.: new Vanderhoof housing, Fraser Lake soup programs, Fort Fraser recreation

Santa’s sleigh bells rang through Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, and Fort Fraser last week,

From Dec. 6 to 7, Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op presented donations to Nechako View Senior Citizens Housing Society (top), Autumn Services - Society for Senior Support (left), and Fort Fraser Community Recreation Society (right).
Outside the hall of Saik’uz First Nation, students practise rolling and coupling hoses in firefighting gear with speed.

VIDEO: Fire safety and prevention starts early in northern B.C. First Nations

Fire safety awareness in north central B.C.’s First Nation communities got a boost this year, thanks to local and provincial service groups.

Outside the hall of Saik’uz First Nation, students practise rolling and coupling hoses in firefighting gear with speed.

Dec. 14 Police: third reported case of fentanyl in Vanderhoof

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 94 files, which included 10 prisoners, in the past week.

As of September 2016, Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment exceeded their yearly goals of impaired driving charges by 200 per cent. Numbers include both criminal code charges and immediate roadside prohibitions.

Vanderhoof police enforcement on impaired driving up over last two years

As of September 2016, Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment exceeded their yearly goals of impaired driving charges by 200 per cent.

As of September 2016, Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment exceeded their yearly goals of impaired driving charges by 200 per cent. Numbers include both criminal code charges and immediate roadside prohibitions.
From left: Team BC’s Joshua Kozelj, Sean Bergman, Chet Goerzen, Nickolas Colyn, Alexander Nemethy, and Kieran Lumb posed for a photo with race director.

Vanderhoof cross-country runner wins third with Team BC in national race

Stretching his legs against junior runners from across the country, Alexander Nemethy took a bronze medal home with Team BC this fall.

From left: Team BC’s Joshua Kozelj, Sean Bergman, Chet Goerzen, Nickolas Colyn, Alexander Nemethy, and Kieran Lumb posed for a photo with race director.

Dec. 7 Police: sturgeon centre disturbed, accident numbers up with icy weather

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 82 files, which included 12 prisoners, in the past week.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Nov. 28 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:

Burrard Studios, one of the four Christmas Art Walk locations, showcased the work of Christine Friedrichsmeier, Shirley Funk, Claire Singleton, Eileen Hutson, Pat Gauthier, Michael Rees, Siobhan Klassen, and Annerose Georgeson.

Christmas cheer with Vanderhoof art

Twelve local artists exhibited their work over four downtown Vanderhoof locations for the Christmas Art Walk on Dec. 3.

Burrard Studios, one of the four Christmas Art Walk locations, showcased the work of Christine Friedrichsmeier, Shirley Funk, Claire Singleton, Eileen Hutson, Pat Gauthier, Michael Rees, Siobhan Klassen, and Annerose Georgeson.
Nearly 40 floats, led by the Vanderhoof RCMP, fire department, and paramedics, cruised through the streets of downtown Vanderhoof for the annual Parade of Lights on Dec. 3.

Gallery: Vanderhoof lights up with Christmas madness and parade

It’s a hustling and bustling Vanderhoof this weekend with Christmas cheer, shopping, music, and art.

Nearly 40 floats, led by the Vanderhoof RCMP, fire department, and paramedics, cruised through the streets of downtown Vanderhoof for the annual Parade of Lights on Dec. 3.