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Vanderhoof Vikings, aged eight to 10 years old, battle against the Prince George Warriors on Vanderhoof’s fields on Sept. 17.

Vanderhoof football tackles on home turf

Vanderhoof Vikings, aged eight to 10 years old, battle against the Prince George Warriors on Vanderhoof’s fields on Sept. 17.

Vanderhoof Vikings, aged eight to 10 years old, battle against the Prince George Warriors on Vanderhoof’s fields on Sept. 17.
Volunteer Lenna Pittenger exchanged hugs with an equine therapy facilitator on June 9 at Cranbrook Hill Equestrian Centre Prince George.

Northern B.C. women moves on from trauma with horse therapy

Traumatized women in northern B.C. got a leg up from new hoofed friends this summer.

Volunteer Lenna Pittenger exchanged hugs with an equine therapy facilitator on June 9 at Cranbrook Hill Equestrian Centre Prince George.
Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders takes off from Vanderhoof on Sept. 17 for the journey’s second day — and longest ride — to Fraser Lake, stopping in Fort St. James for a lunch-time community meet and greet.

Cops for Cancer Tour de North stops first in Vanderhoof

Twenty-five riders raise funds towards pediatric cancer research with the annual seven-day cycling journey to Prince Rupert.

Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders takes off from Vanderhoof on Sept. 17 for the journey’s second day — and longest ride — to Fraser Lake, stopping in Fort St. James for a lunch-time community meet and greet.

Sept. 21 Police Update: credit card scam, stolen Alberta vehicle recovered

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 71 files, which included 10 prisoners, in the past week.

“Sleep,” said hypnotist John Ketlo to his young volunteers during the Stellat’en Salmon Fest’s evening show on Aug. 31.

Nadleh-born Vancouver hypnotist returns to Stellat’en First Nation

The voice of Vancouver-based hypnotist John Ketlo was the focus of over 100 people in the Stellat’en First Nation community hall on Aug. 31.

“Sleep,” said hypnotist John Ketlo to his young volunteers during the Stellat’en Salmon Fest’s evening show on Aug. 31.
Proposed bus route for the free community transport system in Vanderhoof includes 10 stops in town, starting and ending in Saik’uz First Nation twice a day.

Vanderhoof council: free community transport, Nechako bank stabilization halts

....aquatic centre design update, airport development in sight

Proposed bus route for the free community transport system in Vanderhoof includes 10 stops in town, starting and ending in Saik’uz First Nation twice a day.
The 15th Cops for Cancer Tour de North features 30 riders across the region — Sgt. Svend Nielsen of Vanderhoof RCMP and Catherine Scott of Fraser Lake’s ambulance unit — cycling from Prince George to Prince Rupert over seven days, starting on Sept. 16.

First stop, Vanderhoof: Cops de Cancer Tour de North

Riders of the 2016 Cops for Cancer Tour de North pedals off from Prince George today for the seven-day cycling journey across the region.

The 15th Cops for Cancer Tour de North features 30 riders across the region — Sgt. Svend Nielsen of Vanderhoof RCMP and Catherine Scott of Fraser Lake’s ambulance unit — cycling from Prince George to Prince Rupert over seven days, starting on Sept. 16.
On Aug. 31, band councillor Tannis Reynolds presented to Salmon Fest attendees a snapshot of her recently-finished master’s degree thesis on the importance of talook — the word for salmon in the Carrier language — to the Stellat’en First Nation.

Importance of salmon to Stellat’en revealed through tradition

Language and fishing methods may reflect the salmon’s age-old role to the Stellat’en.

On Aug. 31, band councillor Tannis Reynolds presented to Salmon Fest attendees a snapshot of her recently-finished master’s degree thesis on the importance of talook — the word for salmon in the Carrier language — to the Stellat’en First Nation.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James cases of Aug. 29 week

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

Sept. 7 Police Update: Braeside crash, boat motor theft

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 86 files, which included 12 prisoners, in the past week.

The first beef auction of the 2016 season in Vanderhoof returns on Aug. 12 at BC Livestock’s location just east of town, attracting local and ordered buyers alike.

Vanderhoof beef auctions kick off with 1K beef

Vanderhoof’s beef auctions’ first trot of the 2016 season rings close to 1,000 cattle at BC Livestock’s stockyard on Aug. 12.

The first beef auction of the 2016 season in Vanderhoof returns on Aug. 12 at BC Livestock’s location just east of town, attracting local and ordered buyers alike.
Visitors chat over savory and sweet treats at the Garden Art Show and Tea on Aug. 12.

Art show, tea reprises in Vanderhoof garden

Painted and natural scenes alike glinted under the sun at the second annual Garden Art Show and Tea on Aug. 20.

Visitors chat over savory and sweet treats at the Garden Art Show and Tea on Aug. 12.

Before Vanderhoof’s judge in the week of Aug. 22

Cases heard in Vanderhoof Law Courts during the week of Aug. 22.

Two Vanderhoof men seriously injured from Highway 16 vehicle roll-over

Two Vanderhoof men suffered serious injuries from a single-vehicle incident on Highway 16 on Aug. 20.

Aug. 31 Police Update

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 85 files in the past week.

Amie Williams and Betty Ann Heron showcases an assortment of Stellat’en First Nation’s bounty from their community garden and the annual salmon last fall.

Stellat’en Salmon Fest encourages local healthy eating

From Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, the Stellat’en First Nation’s Salmon Fest accompanies the annual salmon run with traditional workshops and feasts.

Amie Williams and Betty Ann Heron showcases an assortment of Stellat’en First Nation’s bounty from their community garden and the annual salmon last fall.
Medical office assistant Denise Smith (white) and community health representative Cynthia Munger demonstrate telehealth, where physicians can examine patients  with specialized equipment over the Internet.

Stellat’en telehealth services get twice the space next year

A newer and larger home for Stellat’en First Nation’s medical services is slated to rise beside its former self next summer.

Medical office assistant Denise Smith (white) and community health representative Cynthia Munger demonstrate telehealth, where physicians can examine patients  with specialized equipment over the Internet.
The incoming centre for community programs is slated to open in late September or early October.

Council: new community centre to be managed by users

Also: long-term plan for Vanderhoof airport, community transportation funding application, upgrades to sporting grounds

The incoming centre for community programs is slated to open in late September or early October.
The District of Vanderhoof office is located on Connaught Street.

District of Vanderhoof vs. former staff member case closed

A disagreement between the District of Vanderhoof and a former staff member is settled out of court this summer.

The District of Vanderhoof office is located on Connaught Street.
The District of Vanderhoof reported damage to Vanderhoof’s cenotaph on Aug. 17.

Aug. 24 Police Update: local war memorial damaged

Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 100 files in the past week.

The District of Vanderhoof reported damage to Vanderhoof’s cenotaph on Aug. 17.