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Quesnel acute care nurses Alex L., Daisy H., Shannon J., Amber E. and Kitt H. (Northern Health Submitted Photo)

Northern Health celebrating efforts of workers during national nursing week

The theme for the year is “we answer the call,” the same theme as 2021

Quesnel acute care nurses Alex L., Daisy H., Shannon J., Amber E. and Kitt H. (Northern Health Submitted Photo)
A Quesnel Crossfire player looks to shoot while the Bandits’ Drew Doig looks to block the path to the net. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel Crossfire looking for first win in ‘rebuild year’

The local team has played four games in the Prince George Senior Lacrosse League

A Quesnel Crossfire player looks to shoot while the Bandits’ Drew Doig looks to block the path to the net. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Cassidy Dankochik’s last day as editor of the Quesnel Observer will be May 13. (Photo by Tracey Roberts)

Observer editor chasing sports dream in Manitoba

Cassidy Dankochik is moving on to become the sports editor in Steinbach, Man.

Cassidy Dankochik’s last day as editor of the Quesnel Observer will be May 13. (Photo by Tracey Roberts)
Voyageur Elementary School in Quesnel recently received 30 lacrosse sticks thanks to an I-SPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) grant. (Quesnel Lacrosse Submitted Photo)

Quesnel to host minor lacrosse tournament

Teams from around the region will be playing inside the West Fraser Centre

Voyageur Elementary School in Quesnel recently received 30 lacrosse sticks thanks to an I-SPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) grant. (Quesnel Lacrosse Submitted Photo)
Only vehicles weighing less than 10,000 kg are allowed to use the Johnston Bridge. Extensive repairs mean the bridge’s capacity would return to over 60,000 kg, although Quesnel council could choose to keep the limit on the bridge. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Johnston Bridge repair price tag now estimated at over $11 million

Quesnel city council approved applying for a $6 million federal grant to repair the aging bridge

Only vehicles weighing less than 10,000 kg are allowed to use the Johnston Bridge. Extensive repairs mean the bridge’s capacity would return to over 60,000 kg, although Quesnel council could choose to keep the limit on the bridge. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Stu Krool (Stuart McLellan), right, and tag team partner Propayne, hoist the Monster Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championships over their shoulders following a win over the Dad Bod Squad this past August in Edmonton. (Photo submitted)

Local grapplers on Williams Lake, Quesnel pro wrestling cards

Monster Pro Wrestling will be coming to the Cariboo on May 14 and 15

Stu Krool (Stuart McLellan), right, and tag team partner Propayne, hoist the Monster Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championships over their shoulders following a win over the Dad Bod Squad this past August in Edmonton. (Photo submitted)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel executive director Joanie Newman helped organize the Rock and Bowl event. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

HOMETOWN HERO: Quesnel Bowl for Kids’ Sake raises big funds

$19,700 was raised

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel executive director Joanie Newman helped organize the Rock and Bowl event. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Quesnel’s mayor and city council. (City of Quesnel photo)

Quesnel council to ask government for lower salary reporting threshold

Currently all people earning more than $75K have their salaries reported by the city

Quesnel’s mayor and city council. (City of Quesnel photo)
Cariboo Kart Racers line up at the starting line at a race. (Cariboo Kart Racers Facebook)

Cariboo Kart Racers looking forward to normal season

After COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 season and abbreviated 2021, racers are anticipating a full year

Cariboo Kart Racers line up at the starting line at a race. (Cariboo Kart Racers Facebook)
The Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award honours a former owner/general manger, and member of the AHL Hall of Fame. (AHL/Stockton Heat Graphic)

Quesnel’s Mitch Love wins AHL coach of the year

In Love’s first season coaching with the Stockton Heat, he helped them finish 2nd in league standings

The Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award honours a former owner/general manger, and member of the AHL Hall of Fame. (AHL/Stockton Heat Graphic)
Renovations continue on Quesnel’s Fire Hall No. 1 on Kinchant Street. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel city council increases budget for fire hall project by $500K

Council heard the project’s construction costs have risen drastically due to inflation

Renovations continue on Quesnel’s Fire Hall No. 1 on Kinchant Street. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
2 Rivers head coach Wally Doern poses for a photo after Rumble 29. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

PHOTOS: Quesnel boxers pick up hometown wins

Rumble 29 was held at the 2 Rivers Boxing Club on Saturday, April 30

2 Rivers head coach Wally Doern poses for a photo after Rumble 29. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The city could soon be appealing or delivering victim impact statements in Quesnel’s court room. (Quesnel Cariboo Observer File Photo)

City of Quesnel could add voice to criminal cases

City council could begin to appeal non-prosecuted cases or deliver victim impact statements

The city could soon be appealing or delivering victim impact statements in Quesnel’s court room. (Quesnel Cariboo Observer File Photo)
Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Director for Area A Mary Sjostrom speaks to the public during a meeting held to discuss developments regarding the implementation of streetlights along the Maple Drive corridor at Quesnel Junior School on Mar. 3 (File Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Streetlights could be on the way for Gook Road south of Quesnel

CRD director Mary Sjostrom said residents were positive after lights were installed on Maple Drive

Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Director for Area A Mary Sjostrom speaks to the public during a meeting held to discuss developments regarding the implementation of streetlights along the Maple Drive corridor at Quesnel Junior School on Mar. 3 (File Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The New Pathways to Gold Directors met for their quarterly board meeting and AGM at Historic Hat Creek Ranch April 20-21. Left to right, Director Chief James Hobart, Secretary Byron Spinks, Indigenous Co-Chair Cheryl Chapman, Director Mike Retasket, Financial Administrative Manager Gord Rattray, Executive Director Don Hauka, Director Ron Paull, Co-Chair Brent Rutherford and Multicultural Director Susanna Ng. (Richard Wright photo - Submitted)

New Pathways to Gold make executive change during meeting at Hat Creek Ranch

It was the society’s first meeting since longtime member and chair Terry Raymond passed away

The New Pathways to Gold Directors met for their quarterly board meeting and AGM at Historic Hat Creek Ranch April 20-21. Left to right, Director Chief James Hobart, Secretary Byron Spinks, Indigenous Co-Chair Cheryl Chapman, Director Mike Retasket, Financial Administrative Manager Gord Rattray, Executive Director Don Hauka, Director Ron Paull, Co-Chair Brent Rutherford and Multicultural Director Susanna Ng. (Richard Wright photo - Submitted)
Kashten Wilbur, 12, volunteered to shovel snow for seniors in Quesnel in December of 2021. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

Recruiting volunteers a challenge in Quesnel

Local groups are hit or miss at finding people to volunteer

Kashten Wilbur, 12, volunteered to shovel snow for seniors in Quesnel in December of 2021. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
Coralee Oakes presents to the B.C. Electoral Commission in Quesnel on Friday, April 29. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Electoral Commission hears from Quesnel residents

Locals advocated for keeping the current Cariboo North borders

Coralee Oakes presents to the B.C. Electoral Commission in Quesnel on Friday, April 29. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
B.C. Attorney General David Eby takes questions at the legislature, April 25, 2021. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)

Quesnel city council meets with provincial attorney general

Mayor Bob Simpson led a delegation focused on prolific criminal offenders

B.C. Attorney General David Eby takes questions at the legislature, April 25, 2021. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)
Quesnel City Hall. (Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel)

Quesnel city council kept busy during April 26 meeting

City council met on Tuesday, April 26

Quesnel City Hall. (Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel)
The Quesnel Strikers won the B Division, made up of Greg Lindstrom, Donald Fieber, Candice Valois, Haley Higdon, Dean Cake and coach Dale Lindblom. (Special Olympics Submitted Photo)

Special Olympics Quesnel hosts bowling tournament

The 22nd annual Gold Pan Tournament was held on Saturday, April 23

The Quesnel Strikers won the B Division, made up of Greg Lindstrom, Donald Fieber, Candice Valois, Haley Higdon, Dean Cake and coach Dale Lindblom. (Special Olympics Submitted Photo)