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Four male and nine female models showcase various styles, including lounge, casual, career, and formal, at the 25th Annual Christmas Fashion Show in the Village Inn on Nov. 23.

VIDEO: Vanderhoof store showcases local fashion for the 25th year

It’s a quarter of a century worth of evening fashion fun brought to town by the Vanderhoof Department Store.

Four male and nine female models showcase various styles, including lounge, casual, career, and formal, at the 25th Annual Christmas Fashion Show in the Village Inn on Nov. 23.
With the assistance of Tom Derksen (left) at Vanderhoof’s Westline Ford, NVSAR, represented by Chris Mushumanski, purchased a new vehicle from this November to replace their 25-year-old command unit.

Vanderhoof’s search and rescue team upgrades mobile headquarters

Vanderhoof’s search and rescue team can soon replace its 25-year-old command vehicle for managing rescues.

With the assistance of Tom Derksen (left) at Vanderhoof’s Westline Ford, NVSAR, represented by Chris Mushumanski, purchased a new vehicle from this November to replace their 25-year-old command unit.
The four-person team relay race of 2,000 metres was won by team yellow, which consists of Fort St. James’ Duncan Aidan and Vanderhoof’s Madison Selly, Connor Ebert, and Nicole McBride. They raced against team blue: Vanderhoof’s Alexis Seely, Logan Sewell, and Hayden Zacharias, as well as Prince George’s Kieran Hanson.

VIDEO: Vanderhoof speed skaters dominate in Nechako Lake Open

Vanderhoof’s speed skaters reigned supreme during the at-home regional meet this weekend, winning races in six out of eight divisions.

The four-person team relay race of 2,000 metres was won by team yellow, which consists of Fort St. James’ Duncan Aidan and Vanderhoof’s Madison Selly, Connor Ebert, and Nicole McBride. They raced against team blue: Vanderhoof’s Alexis Seely, Logan Sewell, and Hayden Zacharias, as well as Prince George’s Kieran Hanson.
Though Nechako Figure Skating Club was threatened with low membership a few years ago, the Vanderhoof-based group registered a high number of skaters, said president Kari-Ann Gilbert.

Vanderhoof hosts north central B.C. figure skating competition

The Nechako Figure Skating Club will be hosting a Cariboo North Central regional competition, Kla-How-Ya for the first time in seven years.

Though Nechako Figure Skating Club was threatened with low membership a few years ago, the Vanderhoof-based group registered a high number of skaters, said president Kari-Ann Gilbert.

Northside Water: residents question proposed rate increase, decision to come in New Year

Residents submitted this fall their official objection to Northside Water Service Ltd.’s recent proposed rate increase.

Nov. 30 Police Update: drive with zero, not little, drinks

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 68 files, which included seven prisoners, in the past week.

Residential corrugated cardboard was banned by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako from Vanderhoof’s landfill on July 1 in a regional district-wide effort to reduce waste. Additional bins for cardboard were placed at the local transfer station to facilitate recycling.

Presented to Vanderhoof council: curbside recycling to start with cardbard

....successful first year for local animal welfare work, and other notes from District of Vanderhoof council meeting on Nov. 21

Residential corrugated cardboard was banned by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako from Vanderhoof’s landfill on July 1 in a regional district-wide effort to reduce waste. Additional bins for cardboard were placed at the local transfer station to facilitate recycling.
Tyrel Ray is now elected as the newest member of Fraser Lake’s village council.

Fraser Lake teacher elected as new councillor

Tyrel Ray is now elected as the newest member of Fraser Lake’s village council.

Tyrel Ray is now elected as the newest member of Fraser Lake’s village council.
Cst. Ryan Demoliter started in Vanderhoof for his first detachment posting on Nov. 5.

Nov. 23 Police Update: new officer, school assault, overwintering construction zone

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 62 files, which included five prisoners, in the past week.

Cst. Ryan Demoliter started in Vanderhoof for his first detachment posting on Nov. 5.
Members of Vanderhoof Children's Theatre rehearses in costume for The Wizard of Oz: Young Performers' Edition on Nov. 17.

Dorothy meets Wicked Witch of Vanderhoof

Dorothy, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and the Wicked Witch of the West will cross paths in Vanderhoof this month.

Members of Vanderhoof Children's Theatre rehearses in costume for The Wizard of Oz: Young Performers' Edition on Nov. 17.
The proposed BC Transit bus routes lie between Prince George and Burns Lake, Burns Lake and Smithers, Hazeltons area and Terrace, as well as Terrace and Prince Rupert.

Vanderhoof district says yes to Prince George-Burns Lake bus

Vanderhoof’s district council supports BC Transit’s latest proposal for Highway 16 bus, after a divided discussion on required costs.

The proposed BC Transit bus routes lie between Prince George and Burns Lake, Burns Lake and Smithers, Hazeltons area and Terrace, as well as Terrace and Prince Rupert.
A sneak-peek of a first-floor room under-construction at the Integris Community Centre on Nov. 14. Renovations is estimated to be completed on Nov. 30, behind schedule by three weeks, according to the District of Vanderhoof.

New Vanderhoof community centre opening delayed, budget up

New community centre opening delayed, budget upNew community centre opening delayed, budget up

A sneak-peek of a first-floor room under-construction at the Integris Community Centre on Nov. 14. Renovations is estimated to be completed on Nov. 30, behind schedule by three weeks, according to the District of Vanderhoof.
The finalized design includes a 25-foot lap pool with six lanes, a leisure pool with lazy river, a 26-person hot tub and sauna, south-facing skylight windows, and change rooms for men, women, and families.

Vanderhoof pool’s final design is out to tender

Final design of the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre is now available for all to dive into.

The finalized design includes a 25-foot lap pool with six lanes, a leisure pool with lazy river, a 26-person hot tub and sauna, south-facing skylight windows, and change rooms for men, women, and families.
From left: President of Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op’s board of directors Bud Pye, hardware manager Bernadette Ukrientz, general manager Allan Bieganski, and Home Centre manager Trevor Erhardt received an Outstanding Retailer Award for the Best Building Supply/Home Centre Over 15,000 Square Feet in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Oct. 18.

Vanderhoof Co-op wins award for best Canadian Home Centre

This year’s award for the best large building supply store in Canada goes to Vanderhoof Co-op’s Home Centre.

From left: President of Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op’s board of directors Bud Pye, hardware manager Bernadette Ukrientz, general manager Allan Bieganski, and Home Centre manager Trevor Erhardt received an Outstanding Retailer Award for the Best Building Supply/Home Centre Over 15,000 Square Feet in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Oct. 18.
Carbine-armed Cst. Khoa Nguyen, along with four other members of Vanderhoof’s RCMP detachment, performs overwatch over the Remembrance Day ceremonies at Nechako Valley Secondary, Ferland Park, and Nechako Senior Friendship Centre, as well as the parade march between the venues, on Nov. 11.

Nov. 16 Police Update: no break-ins reported

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 69 files, which included six prisoners, in the past week.

Carbine-armed Cst. Khoa Nguyen, along with four other members of Vanderhoof’s RCMP detachment, performs overwatch over the Remembrance Day ceremonies at Nechako Valley Secondary, Ferland Park, and Nechako Senior Friendship Centre, as well as the parade march between the venues, on Nov. 11.

Vanderhoof cases in court during Nov. 7 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:

Led by parade marshall LCol Shawn Burtenshaw (retd), local uniformed service groups in ceremonial dress, including veterans, Canadian Rangers, RCMP, firefighters, paramedics, and cadets march down Victoria Street to Ferland Park’s cenotaph for the annual Remembrance Day memorial service.

Gallery: Vanderhoof commemorates Remembrance Day through poetry then and now

Over 200 people in Vanderhoof gathered on Nov. 11 to remember together those who have fallen in duty for Canada, lest we forget.

Led by parade marshall LCol Shawn Burtenshaw (retd), local uniformed service groups in ceremonial dress, including veterans, Canadian Rangers, RCMP, firefighters, paramedics, and cadets march down Victoria Street to Ferland Park’s cenotaph for the annual Remembrance Day memorial service.
The proposed BC Transit bus routes lie between Prince George and Burns Lake, Burns Lake and Smithers, Hazeltons area and Terrace, as well as Terrace and Prince Rupert.

First public buses for Highway 16 arrive in early 2017

By early 2017, residents along Highway 16 will have a public transport system to travel between communities.

The proposed BC Transit bus routes lie between Prince George and Burns Lake, Burns Lake and Smithers, Hazeltons area and Terrace, as well as Terrace and Prince Rupert.

Northside Water in Vanderhoof raise rates to lower arsenic levels

Starting in January, Northside Water Service Ltd. customers may be paying $19 more per month to receive less arsenic in their water.

Integris Credit Union board director Mark Churchill and other members celebrate with a birthday cake on Oct. 28.

Integris Credit Union turns 70, Vanderhoof building turns five

Oct. 28 marked Integris Credit Union’s 70th birthday and the fifth anniversary of its Vanderhoof branch’s new home.

Integris Credit Union board director Mark Churchill and other members celebrate with a birthday cake on Oct. 28.