Vivian Chui

Unknown suspects broke into Vanderhoof’s visitor centre and Chamber of Commerce office was broken into by over the night Nov. 1, taking large amounts of cash from the till and safe.

Nov. 9 Police Update: Vanderhoof visitor centre break-in, Prince George stolen vehicle found

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 94 files, which included 10 prisoners, in the past week.

Unknown suspects broke into Vanderhoof’s visitor centre and Chamber of Commerce office was broken into by over the night Nov. 1, taking large amounts of cash from the till and safe.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases in court during week of Oct. 31

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases in chronological order of hearing in law courts of the area

Chickens the Musical’s cast (from left) Kevin Wallace, Bryce Bach, Derek Broughton, Laurie Wallace, Charlene Wiebe, and Valerie Pagdin ends the musical with a bow to the audience on Nov. 4

Chickens The Musical in Vanderhoof flies on opening weekend

Chickens The Musical’s “fowl humour” brought laughs and applause ringing through the theatre during the production’s opening weekend

Chickens the Musical’s cast (from left) Kevin Wallace, Bryce Bach, Derek Broughton, Laurie Wallace, Charlene Wiebe, and Valerie Pagdin ends the musical with a bow to the audience on Nov. 4
Six couples renewed their wedding vows at the celebration hosted in Fort Fraser on Oct. 28: Marlene and Fernando Silva, 35th, Yvonne and Tom Thalheimer, 45th, Dini and Jim Foote, 50th, Sandra and Archie Patrick, 50th, Heddy and Karl Schulz, 55th, and Jose and Pat Hurley, 55th.

Wedding vows renewed at 200-year Fraser Lake church anniversary

Over 100 gathered for the 200th anniversary of Fraser Lake’s St. Andrew’s Catholic Church on Oct. 28.

Six couples renewed their wedding vows at the celebration hosted in Fort Fraser on Oct. 28: Marlene and Fernando Silva, 35th, Yvonne and Tom Thalheimer, 45th, Dini and Jim Foote, 50th, Sandra and Archie Patrick, 50th, Heddy and Karl Schulz, 55th, and Jose and Pat Hurley, 55th.

Vanderhoof wins gold at cross-country zone championship

Nechako Valley Secondary’s cross-country runners brought home a zone championship banner for the eighth year in a row.

Chickens The Musical, presented by Vanderhoof Community Theatre Society this season, depicts the story of a farmer, his wife, and their four chickens, accompanied by seven musicians on stage.

Why chickens are crossing the Vanderhoof stage

Chickens, farmers, and musicians are cooping up on stage to entertain the Vanderhoof audience with poultry behaviour this season.

Chickens The Musical, presented by Vanderhoof Community Theatre Society this season, depicts the story of a farmer, his wife, and their four chickens, accompanied by seven musicians on stage.

Nov. 2 Police Update: break-in suspect arrested, suspicious behaviour calls up

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 99 files, which included 10 prisoners, in the last week.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James volunteer call for B.C.-wide seniors survey

Volunteers are needed in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James this season for a B.C.-wide understanding of the residential care experience.

Before the judge during the week of Oct. 24

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases in chronological order of hearing in law courts of the area

Vanderhoof council: Final pool design in, youth centre back

Community Forest committee seeks community members, ice costs discrepancies questioned, Rio Tinto update, and more.

Canfor Plateau Mill 2016 updates

Canfor’s Ian Stephen and Budd Wasylyshen spoke to businesses at the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting on Oct. 4.

On Oct. 13, about 30 researchers and local, provincial, and First Nation government representation gathered at UNBC for the official launch of the Nechako Watershed Strategy.

Strategy for a healthier Nechako Watershed advances

An inter-organizational strategy for a healthier Nechako watershed kickstarted this fall.

On Oct. 13, about 30 researchers and local, provincial, and First Nation government representation gathered at UNBC for the official launch of the Nechako Watershed Strategy.
A citizen group established a Facebook page on Oct. 17 to gather community support online against a recent theft spike in Vanderhoof.

Vanderhoof residents gather community support for theft concerns

A citizen group is looking to gather community support online for positive change against a recent theft spike in Vanderhoof.

A citizen group established a Facebook page on Oct. 17 to gather community support online against a recent theft spike in Vanderhoof.
Vanderhoof-based BID Group of Companies’ construction of Biewer Lumber’s turnkey mill in Newton, Mississippi is nearing completion in October 2016.

Vanderhoof mill construction expertise expands into southern U.S.

Vanderhoof-based BID Group of Companies is advancing their foray into southern United States with mechanical support from home.

Vanderhoof-based BID Group of Companies’ construction of Biewer Lumber’s turnkey mill in Newton, Mississippi is nearing completion in October 2016.
Nadleh Whut’en First Nation's territory map.

B.C. funds Nadleh Whut’en land management

Land management of Nadleh Whut’en traditional territory received a boost this fall from B.C. government’s new rural dividend program.

Nadleh Whut’en First Nation's territory map.
Ribbon cutting honorees (from left) Charley Schmidt, Nellie Nooski, and Maxim Landon George ceremoniously open the doors of Nadleh Whut’enne Yah, the community’s new government house, on Oct. 22.

VIDEO: Community unites with Nadleh Whut’en new government house

Hundreds gathered for the grand opening of Nadleh Whut’enne Yah, Nadleh Whut’en First Nation’s new government house, on Oct. 22.

Ribbon cutting honorees (from left) Charley Schmidt, Nellie Nooski, and Maxim Landon George ceremoniously open the doors of Nadleh Whut’enne Yah, the community’s new government house, on Oct. 22.
On Oct. 14, a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 16 by Bearhead Road lost control and collided with a westbound school bus, which turned and stopped headfirst in the north side embankment.

Oct. 26 Police Update: snowy accidents, retail theft

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 92 files, which included seven prisoners, in the past week.

On Oct. 14, a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 16 by Bearhead Road lost control and collided with a westbound school bus, which turned and stopped headfirst in the north side embankment.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James court cases of Oct. 17 week

A list of Vanderhoof and Fort St. James cases in chronological order of hearing in law courts of the area

From Oct. 16 to 22, Vanderhoof dietician Robyn Turner and over 200 other British Columbians joined the fifth annual Welfare Food Challenge, where participants eat only what can be purchased with the money a welfare recipient receives.

Vanderhoof dietician lives a week on welfare diet

Vanderhoof dietitian Robyn Turner stuck to an $18 food budget last week to experience what living on welfare feels like.

From Oct. 16 to 22, Vanderhoof dietician Robyn Turner and over 200 other British Columbians joined the fifth annual Welfare Food Challenge, where participants eat only what can be purchased with the money a welfare recipient receives.
From left: Jennifer Little, Brian Nemethy, and Wanda Nemethy raced through the streets of downtown  Victoria for the half-marathon event at the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 8.

Vanderhoof runners achieve gold, silver, personal bests

Some Vanderhoof master runners may be giving thanks to their fitness and dedication over the Thanksgiving weekend.

From left: Jennifer Little, Brian Nemethy, and Wanda Nemethy raced through the streets of downtown  Victoria for the half-marathon event at the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 8.