Ruth Lloyd

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It's always nice to learn appreciation for something previously taken for granted.

A couple of nerds sweep away the competition during the Ladies Curling Bonspiel.

Ladie’s Bonspiel a rocking success

It was another fun Ladies’ Curling Bonspiel over the long weekend in Fort St. James.

A couple of nerds sweep away the competition during the Ladies Curling Bonspiel.
(Left-right) Destiny Hunt, stylist Katie Marshall and Sondra Marshall. Katie Marshall showed what can be possible in the art of hair with some of her fantasy hair styles.

Hair-raising good time

It was a packed house for the hair show at the North Arm Pub on Feb. 12.

(Left-right) Destiny Hunt, stylist Katie Marshall and Sondra Marshall. Katie Marshall showed what can be possible in the art of hair with some of her fantasy hair styles.
Spectators will once again have a great view of the Caledonia Classic Dogsled Races from town this year.

Caledonia Classic start location confirmed

The Caledonia Classic Dogsled Races will once again start from Cottonwood Park this year, after organizers debated changes.

Spectators will once again have a great view of the Caledonia Classic Dogsled Races from town this year.

Accident prompts warning from RCMP

Fort St. James RCMP responded to a snowmobile accident on Feb. 10 at 2:25 p.m.

Court finds fault with RCMP search

Charges against a Fort St. James man were dismissed after a Provincial Court judge ruled most of the evidence in the case inadmissible.

The Fort Falcon Girls Ski Team with their medals for first place. L-R: Gabriela Willick, Kaitlan Goodwin, Melissa Hilde, Quintanna Paziuk, Ashley Woodley, Mackenzie Moeller, Rylee Flynn, Jazmyn Dionne, and Rebeccah Gauthier.

Local teams clean up at zones

Home hill advantage may have helped Fort St. James dominate at Murray Ridge last week, and dominate they did.

The Fort Falcon Girls Ski Team with their medals for first place. L-R: Gabriela Willick, Kaitlan Goodwin, Melissa Hilde, Quintanna Paziuk, Ashley Woodley, Mackenzie Moeller, Rylee Flynn, Jazmyn Dionne, and Rebeccah Gauthier.

Fighting to get in

One man may be facing criminal charges after a bizarre incident took place in Fort St. James over the weekend of Feb. 2.

Original prospectors tour Mt. Milligan

Original prospectors Richard Haslinger Sr. and Heidi Haslinger tour Mount Milligan mine.

The Fort Falcons Girls Ski Team. L-R: Gabriela Willick, Kaitlan Goodwin, Melissa Hilde, Quintanna Paziuk, Ashley Woodley, Mackenzie Moeller, Rylee Flynn, Jazmyn Dionne, and Rebeccah Gauthier.

Fort St. James dominates at zones

Home hill advantage may have helped Fort St. James dominate at Murray Ridge last week.

The Fort Falcons Girls Ski Team. L-R: Gabriela Willick, Kaitlan Goodwin, Melissa Hilde, Quintanna Paziuk, Ashley Woodley, Mackenzie Moeller, Rylee Flynn, Jazmyn Dionne, and Rebeccah Gauthier.
Chief Ralph Pierre speaks at a housing forum in Tl’azt’en.

Tl’azt’en tackles housing deficit

Tl’azt’en First Nation is trying address an over $800,000 housing budget deficit.

Chief Ralph Pierre speaks at a housing forum in Tl’azt’en.
Chad Lantz (left) explains some of the reasoning behind the Community Wildfire Protection Plan to Joanne Vinnedge during the open house.

Community Wildfire Management Plan unveiled

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) was presented to Fort St. James at an open house on Jan. 30.

Chad Lantz (left) explains some of the reasoning behind the Community Wildfire Protection Plan to Joanne Vinnedge during the open house.
Sara King #6 aims for the next gate during her second run at the High School Ski and Snowboard Zones at Murray Ridge on Feb. 7. King’s two runs earned her second place overall among the girl snowboarders with a total time of 53.3 seconds.

Fort St. James dominates at zones

Fort St. James girls teams dominated the North Zone Ski and Snowboard Championships last week.

Sara King #6 aims for the next gate during her second run at the High School Ski and Snowboard Zones at Murray Ridge on Feb. 7. King’s two runs earned her second place overall among the girl snowboarders with a total time of 53.3 seconds.
Dr. Anthon Meyer

The process of healing

Fort physicians are working towards creating a health care model which provides better care and attracts physicians.

Dr. Anthon Meyer
Elliot (at right played by Dustin Neufeld) demonstrates his affecton for Barbara (front left played by Raquel Friesen).

One Day at a Time

A Music Makers newcomer stole the show in the latest offering by the Fort St. James theatre group.

Elliot (at right played by Dustin Neufeld) demonstrates his affecton for Barbara (front left played by Raquel Friesen).

Fighting to get in

One man may be facing criminal charges after a bizarre incident took place in Fort St. James over the weekend of Feb. 2.

Shocker unveiled: Government doesn’t understand rural realities

OBAC looks at ways to address government disconnect with rural communities.

Two-part plan will cost $120,000

Fort St. James mayor and council has approved a two-part solution to a water service issue.

Sarah Cunningham presented the research she had compiled regarding social services delivery in the Omineca Region at the College of New Caledonia campus in Fort St. James on Jan. 31.

Shocker unveiled: Government not understanding rural realities

OBAC study reveals government disconnect and rural gap.

Sarah Cunningham presented the research she had compiled regarding social services delivery in the Omineca Region at the College of New Caledonia campus in Fort St. James on Jan. 31.
Jen Charters (left) and Kris Wood get into the music during their set.

Of gypsies and cowboys

The eclectic musical stylings of Blackberry Wood revisited Fort St. James for a one-night-only show at the Legion.

Jen Charters (left) and Kris Wood get into the music during their set.