Hannah Wright

Vanderhoof CIHL team on thin ice

A lack of community support could spell out the end for the Omineca Ice senior hockey team says Ice coach Jim Reed.

Vanderhoof RCMP respond to sexual and domestic assaults

Files reported to the Vanderhoof RCMP between November 25 and December 2, 2011.

Craig Smith and April Hughes check out the final changes to the hospital renovation floor plans.

Progress made on Vanderhoof hospital renovation plans

Plans to renovate the interior of St. John Hospital are moving along with a conceptual floor plan now in place.

Craig Smith and April Hughes check out the final changes to the hospital renovation floor plans.
Philip Simoes keeps the puck away from the opposition during a game against the Williams Lake Stampeders on Sunday.

Omineca Ice miss out on points during weekend home games

The Ice played two games this weekend at home losing to Quesnel on Saturday and Williams Lake on Sunday.

Philip Simoes keeps the puck away from the opposition during a game against the Williams Lake Stampeders on Sunday.

Polygamy ruling a complex issue

Polygamous marriages has become a hot talking point in Vanderhoof as in so many communities across country and province.

The Vanderhoof tourism kiosk at the top of Prince George Hill after the first big snow storm of the season late last week.

First snowstorm hits Vanderhoof

Old Man Winter truly made himself known in Vanderhoof and surrounding areas in the past week.

The Vanderhoof tourism kiosk at the top of Prince George Hill after the first big snow storm of the season late last week.

Vanderhoof RCMP news

Files reported to the Vanderhoof RCMP between November 11 to 18.

A Vanderhoof Bear avoids an opposition player as he tries to take the puck up the ice in a game against the Prince George Leafs on Saturday. Vanderhoof beat the Leafs 7 - 1.

Vanderhoof peewees top tournament

The Vanderhoof peewee Bears came out on top this weekend during at two-day tournament at home.

A Vanderhoof Bear avoids an opposition player as he tries to take the puck up the ice in a game against the Prince George Leafs on Saturday. Vanderhoof beat the Leafs 7 - 1.
New electricity generators have been installed behind St. John Hospital as part of an extensive electrical upgrade to the building.

Ten-hour power outage planned for St. John Hospital on Saturday

The power will be down at St. John Hospital this Saturday for 10 hours so that essential electrical upgrades can be completed.

New electricity generators have been installed behind St. John Hospital as part of an extensive electrical upgrade to the building.

21 per cent turnout for municipal election a lame shame

When I saw the figures for the number of residents that turned up to vote in the municipal elections, I was disappointed ... 21 PER CENT!!!

Omineca Ice goalie Paul Simoes makes a toe save during an away game in Quesnel against the Kangaroos on Saturday night. The Ice came back from a 4 -1 gap to win the game 5 - 4.

Omineca Ice smash Quesnel Kangaroos

The Omineca Ice took two points in a victorious away win over the Quesnel Kangaroos on Saturday night despite a short bench.

Omineca Ice goalie Paul Simoes makes a toe save during an away game in Quesnel against the Kangaroos on Saturday night. The Ice came back from a 4 -1 gap to win the game 5 - 4.
Gerry Thiessen

Thiessen excited about upcoming second term as mayor

Gerry Thiessen is looking forward to serving his second three-year term as Vanderhoof Mayor after being re-elected by acclamation.

Gerry Thiessen

Vanderhoof RCMP news

Files reported to the Vanderhoof RCMP between November 4 to 11, 2011.

Last week the season opened at the Vanderhoof Curling Club. Major renovations are set for the facility at the end of the season.

Vanderhoof Curling Club set for upgrades

The Vanderhoof Curling Club will see some significant upgrades next year, which should see the building utilized throughout the year.

Last week the season opened at the Vanderhoof Curling Club. Major renovations are set for the facility at the end of the season.

Publication ban in place for Legebokoff case

A 21-year-old Fort St. James man accused with murder appeared in court in Prince George on November 9.

More community support for Omineca Ice needed

It was great to see so many people turn up at the Vanderhoof arena to support the Omineca Ice this past weekend.

Cody Alan Legebokoff now faces a total of four murder charges.

Legebokoff makes court appearance

A 21-year-old Fort St. James man accused with the murder of three women and one teenage girl appeared in court in Prince George on Oct. 31.

Cody Alan Legebokoff now faces a total of four murder charges.
A steel frame is currently being erected on a plot of land purchased by Bid Construction at the Vanderhoof airport.

Airport development taking off in Vanderhoof

District plans to develop the airport are moving along steadily with the recent subdivision of five lots of land for business use.

A steel frame is currently being erected on a plot of land purchased by Bid Construction at the Vanderhoof airport.

Omineca Ice lose nail-biter

The Omineca Ice headed to Houston to play the Luckies on Saturday night, losing 6-5 in an intense penalty shootout.

No-kill animal shelter a must for Vanderhoof

A couple of stories that have come to my attention recently have got me thinking about the need for an animal shelter in Vanderhoof.