Vivian Chui

Supreme Court of Canada dismissed on Feb. 16 serial killer Cody Legebokoff’s application for leave to appeal his four counts of first degree murder.

Legebokoff’s appeal dismissed by Supreme Court of Canada

Supreme Court of Canada dismissed serial killer Cody Legebokoff’s application for leave to appeal his four counts of first degree murder.

Supreme Court of Canada dismissed on Feb. 16 serial killer Cody Legebokoff’s application for leave to appeal his four counts of first degree murder.

Feb. 22 Vanderhoof Police Update: tailgating in a hurry, school bus safety

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 47 files, which included six prisoners, in the past week.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Feb. 13 week

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases that have a first appearance, or a trial scheduled or ended, in law courts of the area:

Over the Family Day long weekend, pools and puddles of water took over parks, backyards, parts of roads, and some parking lots after a sustained temperature rise combined with rain.

Vanderhoof waded in big pre-spring thaw

Pools and puddles of water took over parts of Vanderhoof after a sustained temperature rise combined with rain.

Over the Family Day long weekend, pools and puddles of water took over parks, backyards, parts of roads, and some parking lots after a sustained temperature rise combined with rain.
Liz Legebokoff is one of the Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemen’s Association members who attended the groundwater licensing workshop at CNC’s Vanderhoof campus on Jan. 20.

Slow start to new commercial well licensing in Vanderhoof

Over 20 local ranchers filled a classroom in Vanderhoof on Jan. 20 to apply for a commercial well licence for the first time.

Liz Legebokoff is one of the Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemen’s Association members who attended the groundwater licensing workshop at CNC’s Vanderhoof campus on Jan. 20.
Around 1:10 p.m. on Feb. 6, a van ran into the eastside storefronts of downtown Vanderhoof on Burrard Avenue.

Feb. 15 Police Update: attempted murder, door-crashing real estate, Keno fraud

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 5o files, which included five prisoners, in the past week.

Around 1:10 p.m. on Feb. 6, a van ran into the eastside storefronts of downtown Vanderhoof on Burrard Avenue.
Population drops by various rates in Nechako Valley communities, while Prince George grew by 2.8 per cent and B.C. by 5.6 per cent.

2016 Census results: Vanderhoof population dipped

Vanderhoof’s population dipped by 0.9 per cent to 4,439 over the last five years, while B.C.’s numbers grew by 5.6 per cent

Population drops by various rates in Nechako Valley communities, while Prince George grew by 2.8 per cent and B.C. by 5.6 per cent.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James court cases during the week of Jan. 30

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases that have a first appearance, or a trial scheduled or ended, in law courts of the area

The 2017 Saik’uz chief and councillors are: (from left) Chief Jackie Thomas, Councillors Alison Johnny, Marlene Quaw, Jasmine Thomas, and Priscilla Mueller.

Saik’uz First Nation gets all-woman chief and council

The first-ever all-female chief and council of Saik’uz First Nation have now sworn in to serve for the next two years.

The 2017 Saik’uz chief and councillors are: (from left) Chief Jackie Thomas, Councillors Alison Johnny, Marlene Quaw, Jasmine Thomas, and Priscilla Mueller.
The three-legged race was one of the events featured in the 2017 Racing Rocks Ski Tournament on Feb. 4.

Vanderhoof hosts cross-country ski extravaganza

Over 30 kids competed for speed, cooperation, and manoeuvrability through Vanderhoof trails on Feb. 4.

The three-legged race was one of the events featured in the 2017 Racing Rocks Ski Tournament on Feb. 4.
Cst. Brian Davis of Prince George RCMP demonstrates the use of an Intoximeter to Nechako Valley Secondary students in Alexa’s Bus.

Alexa’s Bus stops in Vanderhoof to drive home drunk driving consequences

Alexa’s Bus is cruising B.C.’s north this season to remind students the consequences of drinking and driving.

Cst. Brian Davis of Prince George RCMP demonstrates the use of an Intoximeter to Nechako Valley Secondary students in Alexa’s Bus.

Feb. 8 Police Update: Man in headlights, flip car party

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 62 files, which included four prisoners, in the past week.

(Second from right) Jimmy Reed, 9, from Vanderhoof placed eighth in the Pee Wee Boys category.

Vanderhoof skier finishes first in Burns Lake race

Omineca Open, the second Teck Northern Cup of 2017 for cross-country skiing, took place with 206 skiers in Burns Lake on Jan. 29.

(Second from right) Jimmy Reed, 9, from Vanderhoof placed eighth in the Pee Wee Boys category.
The first revamped pickup will take place on Feb. 14.

Vanderhoof council rolls out revamped garbage collection, and other notes

...expanding mountain biking opportunities in Vanderhoof, community forest update, Northern Health update

The first revamped pickup will take place on Feb. 14.

Former Vanderhoof Bear listed in Western Hockey League

Vanderhoof’s Hunter Floris, a former Bear, is now listed by the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during Jan. 23 week

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases that have a first appearance, or a trial scheduled or ended, in law courts of the area:

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ office in Vanderhoof is located west of the community on Highway 16.

Office sinkhole displaces Vanderhoof forestry staff

A sinkhole that appeared in the floor of Vanderhoof’s local forestry office on Jan. 18 gave local foresters a change of scenery.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ office in Vanderhoof is located west of the community on Highway 16.
Fort St. James’ Atom hockey team won silver after losing to Smithers 3-6 in the finals game at the Vanderhoof-hosted Atom Hockey tournament on Jan. 22.

Vanderhoof Atom Hockey divide and conquer at home

Vanderhoof Atom Bears transformed into Kodiaks and Grizzlies for an at-home tournament this weekend.

Fort St. James’ Atom hockey team won silver after losing to Smithers 3-6 in the finals game at the Vanderhoof-hosted Atom Hockey tournament on Jan. 22.
Brian Naka of Vanderhoof readies the stone at the Combined Bonspiel on Jan. 21.

Stones and brushes on for Vanderhoof Combined Bonspiel

Thirty men’s and ladies teams slid on Vanderhoof’s curling rink for this season’s Combined Bonspiel from Jan. 20 to 22.

Brian Naka of Vanderhoof readies the stone at the Combined Bonspiel on Jan. 21.
Workers add to the exterior of the newly-renovated Integris Community Centre on Jan. 20.

New Vanderhoof centre opens for youth programs, space rentals next month

he renovating Integris Community Centre is on schedule for YMCA of Northern B.C. to start programs in their new home on Feb. 1

Workers add to the exterior of the newly-renovated Integris Community Centre on Jan. 20.