Rebecca Watson

CNC president Henry Reiser speaks to the college's growing debt at the Vanderhoof CNC campus April 1.

CNC president voices one-college model restructuring

The school’s $2.8 million deficit demands cut backs, layoffs and standardization

CNC president Henry Reiser speaks to the college's growing debt at the Vanderhoof CNC campus April 1.
Nursing students Leslie Ann Millard, Tracy DeRaspe and Lindsay Georgeson volunteer for Friendship Week and are seen serving bannock at the KEY.

The KEY creates cultural awareness

The KEY resource centre has finished a series of workshops focused on bringing awareness of cultural differences to Fort St. James.

Nursing students Leslie Ann Millard, Tracy DeRaspe and Lindsay Georgeson volunteer for Friendship Week and are seen serving bannock at the KEY.
Linda Varley accepts New Business of the Year from chamber manager Spencer Siemens, on behalf of the Daily Perk Coffee House and Bistro.

Vanderhoof Chamber of commerce 2015 Business Excellence Awards

This is the first time in eight years the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce has held their Business Excellence Awards.

Linda Varley accepts New Business of the Year from chamber manager Spencer Siemens, on behalf of the Daily Perk Coffee House and Bistro.

Shortest-lived chamber president steps down

Vanderhoof's Chamber of Commerce has seen former president Brad Paulson step down and vice president Joe Von Doelle step up.

Alleged hit-and-run leaves Vanderhoof powerless

Vanderhoof went without Power Monday, March 16 and could be due to a vehicle incident

Historic Society president recants resignation

The Nechako Valley Historical Society is going through a change in leadership, or are they?

Frances Honeywell, the Fort St. James bus driver coordinator, shows her rendition of what she saw through a drawing she made after the sighting.

UFO sighting in Fort St. James

The day started out normal for Fort St. James bus driver Frances Honeywell, 47, who began her route down Tachi Road.

Frances Honeywell, the Fort St. James bus driver coordinator, shows her rendition of what she saw through a drawing she made after the sighting.
Carrier Sekani Tribal Chief Terry Teegee, Doug Leslie and Matthew Smiley stand out front the Grand Reo Theatre at the Vanderhoof screening of Highway of Tears Saturday March 21.

Highway of Tears documentary raises questions

It’s been given the name Highway of Tears, a term many might know but not all understand.

Carrier Sekani Tribal Chief Terry Teegee, Doug Leslie and Matthew Smiley stand out front the Grand Reo Theatre at the Vanderhoof screening of Highway of Tears Saturday March 21.
Cat In The Hat played by Daemon Jackson, and JOJO played by   Madison Fitzpatrick.

McLeod Seussical inspires

Students at McLeod elementary sang a collaboration musical of multiple Dr. Seuss themes.

Cat In The Hat played by Daemon Jackson, and JOJO played by   Madison Fitzpatrick.
Elaine Dyer, A.K.A Grannie, stands in front of the rushing crowd at FSJSS’s Bannock Thursday.

Bannock Thursday draws a crowd

Brinnngggg, Brinnngggg

The 11 o’clock alarm sounds.

Woooooooooosh.

Elaine Dyer, A.K.A Grannie, stands in front of the rushing crowd at FSJSS’s Bannock Thursday.
Seniors enjoy the social setting at the Strawberry Tea Party the Stuart Lake Seniors Association puts on annually the first Thursday of June.  All the Elders and Seniors from Fort St James and Vanderhoof are invited with help from the Nechako Valley Community Services Society’s bus that is available to bring the Vanderhoof Seniors up to Fort St James.

Stuart Lake Seniors raise funds for accessibility

The Stuart Lake Seniors Association (SLSA) is following suit to the Seniors Helping Seniors van idea.

Seniors enjoy the social setting at the Strawberry Tea Party the Stuart Lake Seniors Association puts on annually the first Thursday of June.  All the Elders and Seniors from Fort St James and Vanderhoof are invited with help from the Nechako Valley Community Services Society’s bus that is available to bring the Vanderhoof Seniors up to Fort St James.

Rural Advisory Committee gives voice in Victoria

Rural communities will now have a chance to speak their opinion when it comes to making laws in the province

PEARSON FAMILY: Daniel O’Leary- childhood friend, Jaden Pearson- nephew, Grace Pearson-mom, Darren Pearson-brother, Tanya Fisher-sister in law, Shauna Baker-daughter, Patrick Stubbington-brother in law, Emily Pearson daughter, Pemba Jade-family friend are shown protesting at the Vanderhoof Courthouse. Read Story on page 2.

Picketers protest McGuiney appeal

Family members of Dwayne Pearson stood out front the Vanderhoof courthouse Monday.

PEARSON FAMILY: Daniel O’Leary- childhood friend, Jaden Pearson- nephew, Grace Pearson-mom, Darren Pearson-brother, Tanya Fisher-sister in law, Shauna Baker-daughter, Patrick Stubbington-brother in law, Emily Pearson daughter, Pemba Jade-family friend are shown protesting at the Vanderhoof Courthouse. Read Story on page 2.
Viola Taylor of Vanderhoof holds one of her chickens that she keeps in the backyard.

Animal bylaw sits in limbo

Vanderhoof's controversial animal bylaw has raised alarms for some residents.

Viola Taylor of Vanderhoof holds one of her chickens that she keeps in the backyard.
SKATERS: Megan Vansickle, 5, #246 Dawson Creek, Ivan Legebokoff, 6, # 230 Vanderhoof, Josh Wu, 6, #236 Vanderhoof, Rylan Bennett, 7, #214 Vanderhoof and Leander Ebbott, 6, #220 Vanderhoof.

BC Short Track Championship Results

Provincial Results (Saturday) and Regional
Results (weekend)

SKATERS: Megan Vansickle, 5, #246 Dawson Creek, Ivan Legebokoff, 6, # 230 Vanderhoof, Josh Wu, 6, #236 Vanderhoof, Rylan Bennett, 7, #214 Vanderhoof and Leander Ebbott, 6, #220 Vanderhoof.

SONAR, apping the stigma

Students at Fort St. James Secondary School (FSJSS) have invented an innovative way to address stigma on mental health.

Things to look forward to

Spring is coming, and I for one am glad the warm weather is too.

Leon Potter

Speech adjudicator for the Performing Arts Festival in Vanderhoof

Leon Potter has worked in theater for more than 25 years

Leon Potter
Leanne Regehr

Piano adjudicator for the Performing Arts Festival in Vanderhoof

Leanne Regehr has played piano since she was three and an adjudicator for the last 14 years

Leanne Regehr
Josiah Thiessen, 11, Sarah Thiessen, 9, and Samuel Thiessen.

Vanderhoof art festival at a glance

The Nechako Valley performing arts festival is soon underway

Josiah Thiessen, 11, Sarah Thiessen, 9, and Samuel Thiessen.