Vanderhoof Omineca Express

Evacuation order, expanded evacuation alert issued due to Cutoff Creek Wildfire

Fire north of Big Bend Arm grows to 12,000 hectares

  • Jul 14, 2021

Nearly 200-day trial by northern B.C. First Nations against Rio Tinto winds down

Saik'uz and Stellat'en First Nations await decision by BC Supreme Court

  • Jul 9, 2021

Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watch for Cariboo, North Thompson

Storms may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and brief downpours

  • Jul 8, 2021

UPDATE: Area restriction order issued for vicinity of Cutoff Creek wildfire

Fire grows to more than 6,000 hectares

  • Jul 8, 2021

Vanderhoof family rescues baby northern flying squirrel

Flying squirrel saved from potentially dangerous domestic cat

  • Jul 8, 2021

Burn operations remove fuel near Chilako fire

Control lines established, says Prince George Fire Centre

  • Jul 7, 2021

Four Rivers Co-op collecting monetary donations for wildfire relief efforts

Funds to be matched and donated to Red Cross

  • Jul 7, 2021

Fraser Lake man still missing four years after reported disappearance

Jerry Krietz was last seen July 7, 2017

  • Jul 6, 2021

Showing Solidarity Through Art: Residents honour indigenous voices on Canada Day

Art night hosted July 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Riverside Park to show solidarity as a community

  • Jul 6, 2021

Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre struggles to keep cool in early summer heat

It was more than just air conditioners at Vanderhoof homes that could not keep up with the recent heat.

  • Jul 6, 2021

UPDATE: Fire south of Vanderhoof upgraded to wildfire of note

Blaze grows to 635 hectares

  • Jul 3, 2021

Crows caught running through lawn sprinklers in Vanderhoof

Heat warning remains in effect, says Environment Canada

  • Jul 2, 2021

BC Cancer mobile mammography unit stops in Vanderhoof and area

Service to continue visiting rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Northern B.C.

  • Jun 30, 2021

Indigenous artist celebrates and shares culture through his creations

Brendan Polito shares, sells art on National Indigenous Peoples Day

  • Jun 30, 2021

Swap red and white with orange on July 1 urges Saik’uz Chief

No reason to celebrate says First Nation leader

  • Jun 30, 2021

Fraser Lake holding Canada Day celebrations

A full day of community fun planned

  • Jun 29, 2021