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The assault took place at night on Aug. 15, RCMP said. (Lakes District News file photo)

Teen sexually assaulted at Radley Beach

A sexual assault took place at Radley Beach in Burns Lake on Aug. 15, police said.

  • Aug 21, 2019
The assault took place at night on Aug. 15, RCMP said. (Lakes District News file photo)
Surrey’s first rainbow crosswalk is at the intersection of Old Yale Road and Community Drive. (Photo: City of Surrey)

Pride crosswalk too expensive to install says municipal council

Mayor and council have asked staff to investigate whether a bench with a plaque supporting the LGBTQ+ community is feasible

  • Aug 19, 2019
Surrey’s first rainbow crosswalk is at the intersection of Old Yale Road and Community Drive. (Photo: City of Surrey)
Job fair held at Kwah Hall in Fort St. James on July 31. Over 35 employers came for the fair. (Aman Parhar photo)

Conifex employees uncertain about sale agreement

A job fair was held at Kwah Hall in Fort St. James on July 31 to help workers transition to other jobs

  • Aug 1, 2019
Job fair held at Kwah Hall in Fort St. James on July 31. Over 35 employers came for the fair. (Aman Parhar photo)
(Black Press file photo)

Sinclair Group announces temporary curtailment for sawmills

The curtailment that will affect mills in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Prince George will last for two weeks starting August 19

  • Jul 31, 2019
(Black Press file photo)
(Black Press Media file)

$5.6B petrochemical facility planned for Prince George

The facility will provide 1,000 jobs

  • Jul 26, 2019
(Black Press Media file)
Dave Birdi has been chosen to represent the Liberal Party of Canada for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding in this fall’s federal election. (Submitted photo)

Fort St. James resident is the Liberal choice for Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding

Dave Birdi is a former Fort St. James municipal councillor

  • Jul 24, 2019
Dave Birdi has been chosen to represent the Liberal Party of Canada for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding in this fall’s federal election. (Submitted photo)

Multiple-unit structure fire in Fort St. James

The fire is believed to be electrical in nature, Fire Chief said

  • Jul 18, 2019
Fort St. James municipal office. (File photo)

State of local financial crisis declared in Fort St. James

The District will have a job fair on July 31 to help workers find transitioning jobs

  • Jul 17, 2019
Fort St. James municipal office. (File photo)
Photos: 4th annual Binche Fishing Derby a success

Photos: 4th annual Binche Fishing Derby a success

Dave Birdi, economic development officer of Binche said the event was their largest ever

  • Jul 7, 2019
Photos: 4th annual Binche Fishing Derby a success
The Conifex sawmill in Fort St. James will be sold to Hampton Lumber. (Conifex)

Hampton to buy Conifex sawmill in Fort St.James

Hampton Lumber will buy the Conifex sawmill in Fort St.James and its forest license.

  • Jun 26, 2019
The Conifex sawmill in Fort St. James will be sold to Hampton Lumber. (Conifex)
Fort St. James municipal office.  (File photo)

Council agenda for June 25 regular public meeting

Below are three agenda items under discussion during council's June 25 regular public meeting. The information has been taken from the municipal website.

  • Jun 24, 2019
Fort St. James municipal office.  (File photo)
MLA for Nechako Lakes John Rustad. (File photo)

Stumpage costs to increase on July 1

MLA John Rustad speaks about the issues faced by the B.C. forest industry

  • Jun 24, 2019
MLA for Nechako Lakes John Rustad. (File photo)
Maple and Maximus are Kim’s horses at the ranch. (Submitted photo)

Fraser Lake business offers equine therapy to deal with life stressors

The idea is to have diverse businesses that provide more options to residents and tourists says Kim Watt-Senner

  • Jun 14, 2019
Maple and Maximus are Kim’s horses at the ranch. (Submitted photo)

Multiple power outages in the region last week

Both Vanderhoof and Fort St. James lost power five times from June 1 - June 3

  • Jun 8, 2019
BC Wildfire service has lifted its ban on open burning throughout the Prince George Fire Centre. Both Category 2 and 3 fires are permitted effective June 7 at noon. (Stock photo)

Fire bans lifted in the Prince George Fire Centre

Category 2 and 3 fires are now permitted effective June 7

  • Jun 7, 2019
BC Wildfire service has lifted its ban on open burning throughout the Prince George Fire Centre. Both Category 2 and 3 fires are permitted effective June 7 at noon. (Stock photo)
Desiree Sampson dancing during the event. She is a grade 12 student from Lakes District Secondary School. (Submitted photo)

High school student organizes cultural event to boost awareness about indigenous traditions

Jacob Bird is a grade 11 student at Fort St. James Secondary School

  • Jun 3, 2019
Desiree Sampson dancing during the event. She is a grade 12 student from Lakes District Secondary School. (Submitted photo)
Shown is David Simoes during his February, 2013 CHL game playing with the Missouri Mavericks against the Quad City Mallards. (Submitted photo)

New hockey breakfast club led by former BCHL player being set up in Vanderhoof

The idea is to get pond hockey back in the rink says David Simoes

  • Jun 3, 2019
Shown is David Simoes during his February, 2013 CHL game playing with the Missouri Mavericks against the Quad City Mallards. (Submitted photo)
Destination BC dispersing $4 million for collaborative tourism marketing initiatives

Destination BC dispersing $4 million for collaborative tourism marketing initiatives

Activities such as golf, wine touring, backcountry lodges, camping and more will receive funding through this program

  • May 30, 2019
Destination BC dispersing $4 million for collaborative tourism marketing initiatives
Gallery - 2019 Madison Poker Ride

Gallery – 2019 Madison Poker Ride

It's been eight years since Madison Scott went missing from Hogsback Lake

  • May 26, 2019
Gallery - 2019 Madison Poker Ride
Category 2 open fires are now prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre

Category 2 open fires are now prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre

The first ban was set on May 8 that covered the Stuart Nechako and Prince George Forest District

  • May 25, 2019
Category 2 open fires are now prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre