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Tears for Justice Walkers joined in with Nak’azdli band members to drum some songs last week.

Tears for Justice in Fort St. James

A van plastered with posters and photos was drawing attention to a very important cause on its route through Fort St. James last week.

Tears for Justice Walkers joined in with Nak’azdli band members to drum some songs last week.
Crystal Charlotte Easton works on her painting “A Mother’s Blessing” during the 2013 Music on the Mountain festival.

A Mother’s Blessing

Crystal Charlotte Easton spent days creating it, and many admired it, but in the end, only one person could have it.

Crystal Charlotte Easton works on her painting “A Mother’s Blessing” during the 2013 Music on the Mountain festival.
(L-R) Matthew Monk, Dennis Joseph and Charlie Joseph were part of the group blockading the Leo Creek Forest Service Road.

Blockade comes down

A blockade of some forest service roads in Tl’azt’en Nation territory was down on Friday.

(L-R) Matthew Monk, Dennis Joseph and Charlie Joseph were part of the group blockading the Leo Creek Forest Service Road.
Instagram is a popular social networking site which shares images and short video.

Virtual life or virtually living?

WIth the increasing use of social media in our society, are we managing our virtual lives or are we only virtually living?

Instagram is a popular social networking site which shares images and short video.

Not done yet

District of Fort St. James has female firefighter sign confidentiality agreement in relation to allegations of sexual harassment.

Community hall creation

Progress may not be visible on the new community hall for Fort St. James and an additional grant of $250,000 will certainly help.

The old courthouse building will be getting a new lease on life.

New life for the old courthouse

Joyce Helweg is continuing the charge on keeping the old courthouse alive.

The old courthouse building will be getting a new lease on life.
Snow is already on the mind of this editor.

It’s never too early for powder dreams

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler.

Snow is already on the mind of this editor.
Chief Ralph Pierre has resigned, effective October 31.

Tl’azt’en’s Chief Pierre resigns

The Chief of Tl’azt’en Ralph Pierre, has resigned, effective October 31, 2013.

Chief Ralph Pierre has resigned, effective October 31.

Nak’azdli election results

The results are in and Chief Fred Sam has been re-elected for another term as the Chief of Nak’azdli Band.

One of the Binche Separation Committee signs, after being destroyed.

Binche separation signs destroyed

Signs put up along Tachie Road near Binche have been destroyed.

One of the Binche Separation Committee signs, after being destroyed.

Council considers action on harassment complaints

The report into the alleged sexual harassment complaints against Fire Chief Rob Bennett is done.

The column of smoke from a fire near Fraser Lake called the Peta Mountain Fire, viewed from Cottonwood Park.

Smoke in the air

Fire activity in the area continued last week after lightning moved through the region’s dry forest fuels.

The column of smoke from a fire near Fraser Lake called the Peta Mountain Fire, viewed from Cottonwood Park.

Vandals in downtown

Sometime between 12 and 1 a.m. on Friday morning, a number of buildings in the downtown area were vandalized.

Mt. Milligan to begin production

Mount Milligan Mine is expected to begin production this month.

ABOVE: Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen sat down for a chat at The Soup Wallah during a summer visit to Fort St. James.

MP visits Fort St. James

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen came for some face to face time in Fort St. James last week.

ABOVE: Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen sat down for a chat at The Soup Wallah during a summer visit to Fort St. James.

Life unplugged?

In the age of smartphones, it seems nearly impossible to sit quietly without distraction.

Sexual harassment allegations filed

Firefighters have filed complaints with the District of Fort St. James against Fire Chief Rob Bennett.

Keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road

The Fort St. James Transportation Committee is rolling out a new driver education campaign.

Fort St. James RCMP report

There were a number of incidents of note from July 10-16 in Fort St. James.