Rebecca Watson

Kevin Zakresky

Vocalist adjudicator for the Performing Arts Festival in Vanderhoof

Kevin Zakresky has been the musical director for the Prince George symphony since 2002

Kevin Zakresky
(Back row) Jesse Raymond, Gr 11,  Sarah Ebert, Gr 12, Addison Miller-Gauthier, Gr. 8, Jennor Nohr, gr 12 and (front row) Sean Ebert and Travis Himmilright.

Vanderhoof wrestlers make finals

First time in 18 years Vanderhoof has seen a provincial wrestling champion.

(Back row) Jesse Raymond, Gr 11,  Sarah Ebert, Gr 12, Addison Miller-Gauthier, Gr. 8, Jennor Nohr, gr 12 and (front row) Sean Ebert and Travis Himmilright.
Claudette Gouger, community manager and Janice Baker, project office coordinator, at the Vanderhoof New Gold office.

New Gold’s Black Water update

“We’re still here and still moving forward,” says
Claudette Gouger, Community Manager

Claudette Gouger, community manager and Janice Baker, project office coordinator, at the Vanderhoof New Gold office.
LINEUP: Nicholas Prince, Latoya Prince, Lacey Haskell, Loyie Prince, Julissa Joseph, Luke Bird, Darci Martin, and Tessa Sam.

Nak’albun Winter Olympics

The Fort St. James Winter Festival got kickstarted at Nak’albun Friday

LINEUP: Nicholas Prince, Latoya Prince, Lacey Haskell, Loyie Prince, Julissa Joseph, Luke Bird, Darci Martin, and Tessa Sam.
LINEUP: Nicholas Prince, Latoya Prince, Lacey Haskell, Loyie Prince, Julissa Joseph, Luke Bird, Darci Martin, and Tessa Sam. More photos pages 6, 7 and 8.

Nak’albun Winter Olympics

The Fort St. James Winter Festival got kickstarted at Nak’albun Friday

LINEUP: Nicholas Prince, Latoya Prince, Lacey Haskell, Loyie Prince, Julissa Joseph, Luke Bird, Darci Martin, and Tessa Sam. More photos pages 6, 7 and 8.

New Gold Blackwater update

The blackwater gold mine project is ramping up for exploration.

Jim Simonson, Vanderhoof local, and Jerry Petersen from Regional District of Bulkley Nechako, smile at the Vanderhoof MenShed open house Feb. 19 in the OK Cafe showing their support for the group’s expansion.

Big MenShed plans

The MenShed in Vanderhoof may soon be looking at a large expansion.

Jim Simonson, Vanderhoof local, and Jerry Petersen from Regional District of Bulkley Nechako, smile at the Vanderhoof MenShed open house Feb. 19 in the OK Cafe showing their support for the group’s expansion.

Vanderhoof Co-op donates for Pink Shirt Day

In weeks leading up to Pink Shirt Day, Vanderhoof Co-op collected donations and have now given the money to an anti-bullying cause.

Vanderhoof hosts biathlon

The Sprint Cup was held in Vanderhoof over the weekend, which saw folks from all over BC.

(Left to right) Andy Kozley - volunteer driver Cathy Church - volunteer driver and deliveries, Bonnie Kozley -volunteer driver, Brenda Gouglas - Councillor, Don Heaven  - volunteer driver, Russ Gingrich - volunteer driver, Ben Hoy - KDL President, Dave Birdi - Councillor: (Back row) Ross Hamilton - KDL Vice President, Kevin Crook - Municipal CAO, Andrew Hoy - KDL Executive. (Missing from photo)Yvonne Sam - Seniors Helping Seniors Coordinator, Emily Colombo - Economic Development Officer, Norm Leggat - volunteer driver, Larry Taylor - volunteer driver and deliveries, Susan Crooks - volunteer deliveries, Elsie Chauvin - volunteer deliveries.

Seniors seated in style

Seniors in Fort St. James can now benefit from consistent, safe and speedy traveling thanks to Seniors Helping Seniors’ (SHS) brand new van.

(Left to right) Andy Kozley - volunteer driver Cathy Church - volunteer driver and deliveries, Bonnie Kozley -volunteer driver, Brenda Gouglas - Councillor, Don Heaven  - volunteer driver, Russ Gingrich - volunteer driver, Ben Hoy - KDL President, Dave Birdi - Councillor: (Back row) Ross Hamilton - KDL Vice President, Kevin Crook - Municipal CAO, Andrew Hoy - KDL Executive. (Missing from photo)Yvonne Sam - Seniors Helping Seniors Coordinator, Emily Colombo - Economic Development Officer, Norm Leggat - volunteer driver, Larry Taylor - volunteer driver and deliveries, Susan Crooks - volunteer deliveries, Elsie Chauvin - volunteer deliveries.
Chief Martin Louie, Fraser Lake, BC.

First Nations support Eagle Spirit Energy

Eagle Spirit Energy (ESE) has caught the attention

Chief Martin Louie, Fraser Lake, BC.
Biologist Olin Albertson stands inside a portion of the newly-dug Murray Creek stream system and points at a large bolder, one of many new add-on's meant to enhance the waterway.

Murray Creek re-routed

The Murray Creek Restoration project is underway and will soon bring the stream back to it's historical channel

Biologist Olin Albertson stands inside a portion of the newly-dug Murray Creek stream system and points at a large bolder, one of many new add-on's meant to enhance the waterway.
Nechako Valley Secondary School wrestling team seen here in a group shot after winning the North Central Zone Championship.

Nechako Valley wrestlers win tournament

Both girls and boys tams at Nechako Valley in Vanderhoof came first in the North Central zone championship

Nechako Valley Secondary School wrestling team seen here in a group shot after winning the North Central Zone Championship.

First Nations support Eagle Spirit Energy

First Nations are supporting ESE as an alternative to Enbridge

Overview of Nechako Lakes riding and aboriginal relations 2014 – 2015

Interview with MLA John Rustad, minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation

Northern Health named top employer in 2015

Northern Health’s community engagement, training opportunities and recruitment success are just a few reasons

MLA John Rustad

Overview of Nechako Lakes riding and aboriginal relations 2014-2015

Interview with MLA John rustad, minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation

MLA John Rustad

Teck Northern Cup in Vanderhoof

The sun was shining as skier of all ages skied the trails at the weekend ski races

Marcie Schlick of the Duchess Park Condors looks to harass Nechako Valley’s Kassidy Dick during the AA girls zone championship game at College Heights on Friday evening. Duchess Park won the game 74-54, earning a trip to the provincials.

NVSS plays well in weekend tourney

Duchess beat out Vanderhoof in the final "but only by 20 points," says NVSS coach.

Marcie Schlick of the Duchess Park Condors looks to harass Nechako Valley’s Kassidy Dick during the AA girls zone championship game at College Heights on Friday evening. Duchess Park won the game 74-54, earning a trip to the provincials.
Carla Goodwin 18, of Fort St. Jame will play with Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

Goodwin goes for gold

Fort St. James girl plays for Team BC in women's U18 hockey

Carla Goodwin 18, of Fort St. Jame will play with Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.