Rebecca Watson

HOLE-IN-ONE: John Timothy won $10,000 at the Stuart Lake Golf Course during the Golf For he Cure tournament sponsored by Subaru. During that particular tournament, Bruce Macdonald, owner of TRU Hardware sponsored a hole-in-one on hole 4. (left to right) Bruce Macdonald, John Timothy, David Burgess (manager of the Stuart Lake Golf Course)

Golfer wins grand prize at FSJ Course

For the first time ever, a $10,000 hole-in-one was awarded at the Stuart Lake Golf Course

HOLE-IN-ONE: John Timothy won $10,000 at the Stuart Lake Golf Course during the Golf For he Cure tournament sponsored by Subaru. During that particular tournament, Bruce Macdonald, owner of TRU Hardware sponsored a hole-in-one on hole 4. (left to right) Bruce Macdonald, John Timothy, David Burgess (manager of the Stuart Lake Golf Course)
Luke Wheeler has been riding for most of his life and loves the risk and the airtime.

Dedicated to dirt biking

When a bike knocks you down, get back on again. Life motto of Luke Wheeler, Vanderhoof born and ready to roll.

Luke Wheeler has been riding for most of his life and loves the risk and the airtime.
Cory Williamson, facility manager of the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre, says even though they lost many fish, the remaining fish are healthy.

Sturgeon numbers swimming shallow

A majority of fish at the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre in Vanderhoof have died.

Cory Williamson, facility manager of the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre, says even though they lost many fish, the remaining fish are healthy.
The YMCA has come to Vanderhoof and a group is seen here during one of the summer camps called Minute To Win It.

Vanderhoof welcomes the YMCA

An increasing number of childcare services have come to Vanderhoof through the hands of the YMCA

The YMCA has come to Vanderhoof and a group is seen here during one of the summer camps called Minute To Win It.
Chayde Jackson, 5, likes the texture of a goat's horn and is seen here interacting with the animals at Drifters mini dude ranch in Vanderhoof.

Dude ranch on the brick of closure

Drifters mini dude ranch may be closing down for good.

Chayde Jackson, 5, likes the texture of a goat's horn and is seen here interacting with the animals at Drifters mini dude ranch in Vanderhoof.
Wayne Moll, vice president of the Fort St. James Snowmobile Society, stands on one of the new bridges recently put in on society trails.

Revamping Fort St. James trails

The Trail Improvement Project is underway and trails south and west of Stuart lake are getting a long awaited facelift.

Wayne Moll, vice president of the Fort St. James Snowmobile Society, stands on one of the new bridges recently put in on society trails.
Kara Varley is testing the water at the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre for levels of toxins that could potentially be harmful to the fish.

Sturgeon spawning a success

The fish at the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre have made it through the hardest part of the husbandry process.

Kara Varley is testing the water at the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre for levels of toxins that could potentially be harmful to the fish.
Wayne Salewski, a volunteer on the Redmond Flats Restoration project, is a member for the Vanderhoof Fish and Game Club who has partnered with Ducks Unlimited to bring residents and tourists of Vanderhoof a way of experiencing up-close encounters with wetland wildlife habitats.

Nurturing knowledge with nature

The Redmond Flats Restoration project will create a wetland sanctuary for educational purposes.

Wayne Salewski, a volunteer on the Redmond Flats Restoration project, is a member for the Vanderhoof Fish and Game Club who has partnered with Ducks Unlimited to bring residents and tourists of Vanderhoof a way of experiencing up-close encounters with wetland wildlife habitats.
Angela ad Shane Wiebe sang at the Vanderhoof Gospel Church on Tuesday, July 29 during their annual cross-country tour.

Worshiping with the Wiebes

The Wiebes made their way to Vanderhoof for a free gospel concert.

Angela ad Shane Wiebe sang at the Vanderhoof Gospel Church on Tuesday, July 29 during their annual cross-country tour.
Zipping through the back trails of Fort St. James was a blast on the Razor.

What It’s Like: To go ATVing

What It's like is a series of community driven activities lived through first-hand experience.

Zipping through the back trails of Fort St. James was a blast on the Razor.
Joel Smith is the new top chef at The View Bistro & Lounge. Nyrecha Kalt and Kelsey Ouellette are the two new floors managers for the restaurant.

New Restaurant, new cook

The View Bistro & Lounge opened Tuesday July 22 and offers a fresh menu made entirely by the new top chef.

Joel Smith is the new top chef at The View Bistro & Lounge. Nyrecha Kalt and Kelsey Ouellette are the two new floors managers for the restaurant.
Rebecca Watson Driving the Razor around trails in Fort St. James.

What It’s Like: To go ATVing

I zipped around on the trails without a care in the world, that is until we came to one trail that hadn't been groomed in a while.

Rebecca Watson Driving the Razor around trails in Fort St. James.
Shauna Hesse is a grant writer in Fort St. James and has exceeded her roles duties already this year.

Granting a better tomorrow

Shauna Hesse is a grant writer in Fort St. James and has exceeded her position's duties already this year.

Shauna Hesse is a grant writer in Fort St. James and has exceeded her roles duties already this year.
Wayne Moll, vice president of the Snowmobile Society, is seen on a newly installed bridge located along the society's trail system.

Revamping Fort St. James trails

Trails in Fort St. James are getting a facelift this summer with grooming and new signage.

Wayne Moll, vice president of the Snowmobile Society, is seen on a newly installed bridge located along the society's trail system.
Fire Chief Michael Navratil is about to enter the training building after igniting a fire to simulate a real-life situation.

Fire training in Fort St. James

Each year the Fire Rescue Team in Fort St. James practises entering a burning building with a training session.

Fire Chief Michael Navratil is about to enter the training building after igniting a fire to simulate a real-life situation.
The Salmon Slingers won Best Salmon Chef in New Caledonia Saturday, July 19 at the National Historic Site in Fort St. James during the annual salmon cook-off.

Caledonia Days: Salmon Cook-off

The National Historic Site held it's sixth annual salmon cook-off on Saturday, July 19.

The Salmon Slingers won Best Salmon Chef in New Caledonia Saturday, July 19 at the National Historic Site in Fort St. James during the annual salmon cook-off.
Although I've never done it before, playing golf at the Stuart Lake Golf Course proved to be a good time.

What It’s Like: To play golf for the first time

I was reluctant on playing but now I know, I just had to be a little more patient.

Although I've never done it before, playing golf at the Stuart Lake Golf Course proved to be a good time.

Cash Stolen from Jean Marie Joseph school

A donation box was taken earlier this month from the school on the Yekooche reserve.

Pat Gauthier is seen holding one of her paintings on her back porch overlooking her ranch.

Fort St. James rancher paints what she sees

Inspiration for art can strike anyone at anytime, even while baling hay.

Pat Gauthier is seen holding one of her paintings on her back porch overlooking her ranch.
Lisa Shepherd is a nationally sought after Metis artist and is known for her heirloom quality beadwork.

Metis Artisan shows history through beadwork

Aboriginal artist Lisa Shepherd is bringing her amazing talents to the National Historic Site's Caledonia Days July 19-20.

Lisa Shepherd is a nationally sought after Metis artist and is known for her heirloom quality beadwork.