Ken Alexander

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EDITORIAL: Halloween is coming, so be scared, but be safe

Parents and motorists have a huge responsibility on Halloween night

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West Fraser’s yard in Quesnel.                                 West Fraser Mills photo

West Fraser monitoring area forest health – including spruce beetle

“We are delivering 200,000 to 400,000 cubic metres of timber per year from open market sources”

West Fraser’s yard in Quesnel.                                 West Fraser Mills photo
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Spruce beetles definitely alive and well in Cariboo, pockets of infestation

While above normal populations not detected, careful monitoring underway

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Quesnel resident sentenced to time for several offences

Quesnel resident sentenced to time for several offences

Steven Schuk will have an 18-month probation order with conditions

Quesnel resident sentenced to time for several offences
Earl Edward Roper showed up for Quesnel provincial court on April 17

Earl Edward Roper showed up for Quesnel provincial court on April 17

Local resident has to complete certain tasks and return to court for sentencing on June 20

Earl Edward Roper showed up for Quesnel provincial court on April 17
Ministry of Forests watching spruce beetle outbreak in context of climate change

Ministry of Forests watching spruce beetle outbreak in context of climate change

Ground monitoring intensified in northern Interior, expanded to Northeast and Robson Valley

Ministry of Forests watching spruce beetle outbreak in context of climate change
Sheldon William Nipshank, 23. Photo: Sheldon William Nipshank/Facebook

Sheldon Nipshank and Amy Brown received Stay of Proceedings on charges

Nipshank’s next appearance in Quesnel provincial court slated for May 10

Sheldon William Nipshank, 23. Photo: Sheldon William Nipshank/Facebook
Earl Edward Roper showed up for Quesnel provincial court on April 17

Earl Edward Roper showed up for Quesnel provincial court on April 17

Local man to plead guilty to stolen goods possession, breach of undertaking, firearms charges

Earl Edward Roper showed up for Quesnel provincial court on April 17
Helicopter flyovers help Ministry of Forests staff determine the health of the province’s forests.                                 File photo

Past data shows spruce beetle outbreaks are a natural occurrence

Current infestation monitoring intensified due to climate change and weather conditions

Helicopter flyovers help Ministry of Forests staff determine the health of the province’s forests.                                 File photo
Local suspect Schuk to face B&E charges at the end of April

Local suspect Schuk to face B&E charges at the end of April

Schuk faces charges from a Maple Drive B&E as well as stolen goods charges

Local suspect Schuk to face B&E charges at the end of April
Farming may be hard work, but it can be a fulfilling occupation.

Funding to stabilize economies of local governments and groups

BC Rural Dividend grants support community projects in the Cariboo

Farming may be hard work, but it can be a fulfilling occupation.
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Current spruce beetle outbreak in Omineca region not unusual

Spruce ecosystems diversified and significantly different than lodgepole pine ecosystems

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Keis Avenue B&E suspect didn’t show for court

Keis Avenue B&E suspect didn’t show for court

Local resident facing stolen goods possession, breach of undertaking and firearms charges

Keis Avenue B&E suspect didn’t show for court
Local SPCA seeks funding to spay and neuter feral and nuisance cats

Local SPCA seeks funding to spay and neuter feral and nuisance cats

Funding will help Quesnel and district communities deal with significant cat overpopulation

Local SPCA seeks funding to spay and neuter feral and nuisance cats
Sheldon William Nipshank, 23, is back in court. Photo: Sheldon William Nipshank/Facebook

Sheldon William Nipshank will be in Quesnel provincial court to fix trial date April 17

Former local resident fled after custody release in January, caught and going through system again

Sheldon William Nipshank, 23, is back in court. Photo: Sheldon William Nipshank/Facebook
This moose – a ghost moose – has lost most of its hair due to a winter tick infestation. People are asked to fill in the survey link to this article so wildlife biologists can determine where the infestations are most prominent.                                 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Winter ticks may be affecting health of Cariboo-Chilcotin moose

Residents asked to fill out an online survey if they see evidence of tick-infested moose

This moose – a ghost moose – has lost most of its hair due to a winter tick infestation. People are asked to fill in the survey link to this article so wildlife biologists can determine where the infestations are most prominent.                                 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Skip Colin Shpak sends a rock down the ice with the aid of teammates Curtis Sand and Brian Bush at the Sponsor League finals.                                Ken Alexander photo

Colin Shpak’s Quesnel Lawn Care rink won Sponsor Curling League

Teams very competitive and most rinks were within a few points of each other

Skip Colin Shpak sends a rock down the ice with the aid of teammates Curtis Sand and Brian Bush at the Sponsor League finals.                                Ken Alexander photo
Skimmers were busy throughout the 2017 wildfire season in the Cariboo.                                KELOWNA CAPITAL NEWS PHOTO

BC Rural Dividend funds wildfire recovery projects in Cariboo

Several local and area projects selected for some crucial funding from Province

Skimmers were busy throughout the 2017 wildfire season in the Cariboo.                                KELOWNA CAPITAL NEWS PHOTO
Above: Quesnel Thunder Midget Tier 2 players during provincials in Quesnel. Left: Coach Gord Salmons.                                 Photos: Ken Alexander and submitted

Coaching is an extension of love for the game of hockey

Salmons: ‘It is a big commitment for the coaches – workwise and at home with families’

Above: Quesnel Thunder Midget Tier 2 players during provincials in Quesnel. Left: Coach Gord Salmons.                                 Photos: Ken Alexander and submitted
Scales of Justice                                Scales of Justice

Keis Avenue break and enter suspects back in court

Business-owner tip led Quesnel RCMP to Blackwater Road home where stolen goods found

Scales of Justice                                Scales of Justice