Ruth Lloyd

Leading ladies

This week I have had so many opportunities to be impressed by the number of strong women taking leading roles in the community.

GUF seeks restorative justice

GUF is asking for restorative justice for the four accused in the destruction of the recycling centre.

Cottonwood Marina may open after all

Thanks in part to some much-needed volunteer help from Riverside Repairs, the Cottonwood Marina may open this summer after all.

Fort St. James intervenor denied access to Enbridge AGM

Kandace Kerr was denied access to the Enbridge Annual General Meeting in Calgary on May 8 after traveling from Fort St. James for the event.

For the love of bike

It was a hectic return to “real life” last week, but I am just in time for Bike to Work Week in Fort St. James!

Mud in the eye

There was some mud flying during the Nechako Lakes all candidates forum in Fort St. James.

Edmonton musician Scott Cook charmed the crowd at a recent house concert in Fort St. James.

Happening house concert

Edmonton musician Scott Cook had every woman in the room in the palm of his hand at a Fort St. James house concert.

Edmonton musician Scott Cook charmed the crowd at a recent house concert in Fort St. James.
Firefighters work to extinguish grass and bush below the Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church on Nak'azdli Reserve. The storage shed behind the church was destroyed.

Fire department saves church

Father Frank Salmon is crediting the quick response and training of the Fort St. James fire department with saving his church.

Firefighters work to extinguish grass and bush below the Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church on Nak'azdli Reserve. The storage shed behind the church was destroyed.

Woman stabbed in trailer court

One women was taken to hospital and another has been charged after a reported stabbing at the Fort St. James Trailer Court yesterday.

Drop the hammer… or writ

B.C. election begins with the dropping of the writ,
whatever that means

RCMP report

The RCMP in Fort St. James had a few incidents of note in early April.

Good planning = good outcome for snowmobilers

Rescuers are commending a group of snowmobilers after a rescue on April 7 near Prince George.

Vivian Tom, the mother of Destiny Tom, made an emotional statement asking for people with information regarding Destiny Tom's death to come forward.

Fort Fraser death is result of foul play

The death of Destiny Rae Tom on Nautley First Nations Reserve near Fort Fraser on March 23 has been ruled a result of foul play.

Vivian Tom, the mother of Destiny Tom, made an emotional statement asking for people with information regarding Destiny Tom's death to come forward.

Future of NIFP uncertain after mill fire

An early-morning fire on April 5 seriously damaged the Northern Interior Forest Products mill near Fort St. James.

Bluebirds and beach dreams

The sun is streaming across the icebound lake as I write, but it is feeling like spring is here.

Internet scam still going

In 2011 a local computer technician was warning people about a computer scam, and it appears to still be going on in the region.

Branch #268 of the Royal Canadian Legion is keeping its doors open, but has made changes to adjust for changing times.

The local Legion doors stay open despite difficulties

Things have changed over the years for Royal Canadian Legions across Canada, and the local branch is no exception.

Branch #268 of the Royal Canadian Legion is keeping its doors open, but has made changes to adjust for changing times.

Cullen responds to federal budget

The Conservative government presented their 2013 federal budget on March 21, but MP Nathan Cullen did not find much in it.

MoM branches out

The Annual General Meeting for the Music on the Mountain Society on Friday, March 8 saw some exciting changes for the group.

Stabbing on Nak’azdli Reserve

An altercation between two males in the early morning hours on March 19 resulted in charges against James Junior Charlie.