Annie Gallant

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Laura Levitsky with her winning submissions, A Quiet Repose – Great Blue Heron, right and Charm and Elegance – American Wigeons.

Laura Levitsky, nature artist honoured by DUC and BCWF

Ducks Unlimited Canada and B.C. Wildlife Federation chose different works by Levisky this year

Laura Levitsky with her winning submissions, A Quiet Repose – Great Blue Heron, right and Charm and Elegance – American Wigeons.
Although the poem which Bev Fox wrote first, was not included after the final edit by the book’s editors, both the poem and the story are part of a treasured memory for Fox and her family.

Getting her point across

Bev Fox is thrilled to have her wirting in Chicken Soup inspirational book

Although the poem which Bev Fox wrote first, was not included after the final edit by the book’s editors, both the poem and the story are part of a treasured memory for Fox and her family.
Terry, left and Paul Nichols take their horse for a walk on city streets to help prepare them for the Ride across Canada.

CFV – TRAC ready to cross Canada

Paul Nichols is looking for veterans to ride by his side and engage communities

Terry, left and Paul Nichols take their horse for a walk on city streets to help prepare them for the Ride across Canada.
Above: QAG committee members Betty Watson, left and Olive Walsh, centre accept a cheque from Nicole Loureiro, administrative assistant with Community Futures.

QAG looking to raise profile of the arts in Quesnel

Community support is the key to the operations of the Quesnel Art Gallery and the Gallery gift shop

Above: QAG committee members Betty Watson, left and Olive Walsh, centre accept a cheque from Nicole Loureiro, administrative assistant with Community Futures.
Cadets stand guard at the Quesnel Cenotaph during Remembrance Day services.

Lest we Forget

Larger than usual crowds gathered at Quesnel's cenotaph for Remembrance Day services

Cadets stand guard at the Quesnel Cenotaph during Remembrance Day services.
Mild-mannered city employee by day, Jeff Norburn is a gritty crime writer on his own time.

Fun with criminals

Mustang Shuffle is a light-hearted novel about murder and mayhem

Mild-mannered city employee by day, Jeff Norburn is a gritty crime writer on his own time.
Haiden Watson, left is presented with the Medal of Bravery by B.C. Ambulance Service’s Jim Sargent and Cadet Commander Joanne McCallum.

Local youth receives Medal of Bravery

Due to his extraordinary efforts when his family was in crisis

Haiden Watson, left is presented with the Medal of Bravery by B.C. Ambulance Service’s Jim Sargent and Cadet Commander Joanne McCallum.
Tineka Thiesen and Angela Zieske are proud of their coffee table book Afterglow.

Afterglow

Where words and images merge into a glimpse into the inspirational writings of Angela Zieske and the photographic prowess of Tineke Thiesen.

Tineka Thiesen and Angela Zieske are proud of their coffee table book Afterglow.
Left to right: Rotary Toast to South Africa committee members Sheila Pritchard, Liane Kimmie and Laurey-Anne Roodenburg are hard at organizing the evening’s festivities.

A Toast to South Africa

Rotary fundraiser set to support special needs people while exploring cuisine and culture

Left to right: Rotary Toast to South Africa committee members Sheila Pritchard, Liane Kimmie and Laurey-Anne Roodenburg are hard at organizing the evening’s festivities.
In School Mentor Anna with Emma are just one of the pairings that provide enrichment to both adults and students through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesne

Donated winter wear keeps the needy warm

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel and Super Suds laundromat are providing clean winter wear to those who need it

In School Mentor Anna with Emma are just one of the pairings that provide enrichment to both adults and students through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesne
Top: back row: Maggie Ferguson-Dumais, Heather Smith, Sybille Muschik, Christa Krisman, Ellen Facey; front row: Cleo Findley, Judith DeBrisay, Joan Ramsey-Harker, Jacquie Savard and Joan Bourke.

A little help from our friends

Thursday painters find inspiration and support from fellow artists on Thursday afternoons.

Top: back row: Maggie Ferguson-Dumais, Heather Smith, Sybille Muschik, Christa Krisman, Ellen Facey; front row: Cleo Findley, Judith DeBrisay, Joan Ramsey-Harker, Jacquie Savard and Joan Bourke.
Top: back row: Maggie Ferguson-Dumais, Heather Smith, Sybille Muschik, Christa Krisman, Ellen Facey; front row: Cleo Findley, Judith DeBrisay, Joan Ramsey-Harker, Jacquie Savard and Joan Bourke.

A little help from our friends

Thursday painters find inspiration and support from fellow artists on Thursday afternoons.

Top: back row: Maggie Ferguson-Dumais, Heather Smith, Sybille Muschik, Christa Krisman, Ellen Facey; front row: Cleo Findley, Judith DeBrisay, Joan Ramsey-Harker, Jacquie Savard and Joan Bourke.
Colin Zahra-Hansell loves his volunteer fire fighting work

Fire Fighters are like family

Fledgling TMVFD member sings the praises of his volunteer work

Colin Zahra-Hansell loves his volunteer fire fighting work
Aug. 23, Cottonwood House manager Bill Edwards hand-scythed oats and prepared bundles while three teams of draft horses plowed and prepared the ground for next year’s planting. Fascinated visitors, some from as far away as California, watched an almost forgotten way of life.

Cottonwood House Heritage field work

Visitors were given the rare opportunity to see how field work was done in Edwardian times

Aug. 23, Cottonwood House manager Bill Edwards hand-scythed oats and prepared bundles while three teams of draft horses plowed and prepared the ground for next year’s planting. Fascinated visitors, some from as far away as California, watched an almost forgotten way of life.
Three teams of horses took on the challenge of preparing the field at Cottonwood House for next year’s crop while entertaining guests with a peek into the farming techniques of a bygone era.

Fall Harvest at Cottonwood House

It was all horses on deck for the first ever fall harvest at Cottonwood House

Three teams of horses took on the challenge of preparing the field at Cottonwood House for next year’s crop while entertaining guests with a peek into the farming techniques of a bygone era.
Kevin Carr dips his foot in the Pacific Ocean in Vancouver before heading up province on his quest to be the fastest runner to circumnavigate the world.

On the run

Kevin from Devon is solo circumnavigating the globe

Kevin Carr dips his foot in the Pacific Ocean in Vancouver before heading up province on his quest to be the fastest runner to circumnavigate the world.
Marguerite Whittingham, back and Arlene Cave with their paintings and carvings.

Nature leads the way

Painter and carver reveal their passion in first every show

Marguerite Whittingham, back and Arlene Cave with their paintings and carvings.
BBBSQ executive director Michelle Rile, left and marketing coordinator Joanie Newman, right offer a big thank you to TELUS’ Rod Peck, centre and the TELUS Community Investment fund.

TELUS helps Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel

The $1,500 donations will be used to send children to the BCRA finals.

BBBSQ executive director Michelle Rile, left and marketing coordinator Joanie Newman, right offer a big thank you to TELUS’ Rod Peck, centre and the TELUS Community Investment fund.
The new trail at Hallis Lake is low mobility accessible with a great viewing platform at the end.

A trail for everyone

Hallis Lake Low Mobility Trail an option for enjoying nature

The new trail at Hallis Lake is low mobility accessible with a great viewing platform at the end.
Cottonwood House manager Bill Edwards, right, spends a moment during his busy day with Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes and Canada Games mascot Nanguz.

Canada Games at Cottonwood House

North Cariboo MLA Coralee Oakes shares the spotlight with Canada Games Mascot Nanguz at Cottonwood House

Cottonwood House manager Bill Edwards, right, spends a moment during his busy day with Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes and Canada Games mascot Nanguz.