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Quesnel Observer Editor Lindsay Chung is moving on from the paper to take a full time job with the Canadian Rangers. (Quesnel Observer File Photo)

EDITORIAL: Observer Editor says farewell

Lindsay Chung is leaving the Observer staff after spending two years with the paper

Quesnel Observer Editor Lindsay Chung is moving on from the paper to take a full time job with the Canadian Rangers. (Quesnel Observer File Photo)
The Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce’s Deck the Big Rigs Tour of Lights drive-thru Christmas display drew a great crowd of participants and viewers Sunday, Dec. 20 at the West Fraser Timber Park. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: December

The Observer looks back at December 2020

The Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce’s Deck the Big Rigs Tour of Lights drive-thru Christmas display drew a great crowd of participants and viewers Sunday, Dec. 20 at the West Fraser Timber Park. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Two Quesnel RCMP members stand sentry at the Quesnel Cenotaph Wednesday, Nov. 11. Due to COVID-19 and restrictions on public gatherings, there was no public ceremony or parade this year, but some residents did still go pay their respects at the Cenotaph. Legion executive members laid wreaths at the Cenotaph earlier in the morning and then held a small, closed service inside the Legion. (Karen Powell Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: November

The Observer looks back at November 2020

Two Quesnel RCMP members stand sentry at the Quesnel Cenotaph Wednesday, Nov. 11. Due to COVID-19 and restrictions on public gatherings, there was no public ceremony or parade this year, but some residents did still go pay their respects at the Cenotaph. Legion executive members laid wreaths at the Cenotaph earlier in the morning and then held a small, closed service inside the Legion. (Karen Powell Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Jameson, Amya, Emily and Maggie leave St. Saviour’s Church after receiving their treats Saturday, Oct. 31 at Barkerville Historic Town and Park. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: October

The Observer looks back at October 2020

Jameson, Amya, Emily and Maggie leave St. Saviour’s Church after receiving their treats Saturday, Oct. 31 at Barkerville Historic Town and Park. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Jim Edgar ties a tobacco prayer tie onto a branch, with help from Elder Geraldine Johnson (left) and Elder Holli Garvin Sept. 30 during Orange Shirt Day. The branches holding the prayer ties were later placed into the river during a Water Ceremony. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: September

The Observer looks back at September 2020

Jim Edgar ties a tobacco prayer tie onto a branch, with help from Elder Geraldine Johnson (left) and Elder Holli Garvin Sept. 30 during Orange Shirt Day. The branches holding the prayer ties were later placed into the river during a Water Ceremony. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Kersley 4-H Club member Owen Rossmann takes part in the 4-H Auction and Sale Aug. 23 at Alex Fraser Park. (Cassidy Dankochik - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: August

The Observer looks back at August 2020

Kersley 4-H Club member Owen Rossmann takes part in the 4-H Auction and Sale Aug. 23 at Alex Fraser Park. (Cassidy Dankochik - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Sarah Foottit, Beth Mattioli and Jadacia Barker will represent Quesnel at a variety of events for the next year after being crowned the 2020 Quesnel Ambassadors on July 4. (Rose Scott - submitted photo)

Year in Review: July

The Observer looks back at July 2020

Sarah Foottit, Beth Mattioli and Jadacia Barker will represent Quesnel at a variety of events for the next year after being crowned the 2020 Quesnel Ambassadors on July 4. (Rose Scott - submitted photo)
Shalan Pozer checks out a few of Paul Zeegers’ tomato plants at the North Star Farms booth at the first Quesnel Farmers Market of the season on Saturday, May 2. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: May

The Observer looks back at May 2020

Shalan Pozer checks out a few of Paul Zeegers’ tomato plants at the North Star Farms booth at the first Quesnel Farmers Market of the season on Saturday, May 2. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
A log jam on Baker Creek in West Quesnel April 21. (Karen Powell - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: April

The Observer looks back at April 2020

A log jam on Baker Creek in West Quesnel April 21. (Karen Powell - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
A sign of the times: Billy Barker watches over the community from atop the Billy Barker Casino and Hotel while wearing a mask to protect himself and others from COVID-19. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: March

The Observer looks back at March 2020

A sign of the times: Billy Barker watches over the community from atop the Billy Barker Casino and Hotel while wearing a mask to protect himself and others from COVID-19. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Sharon Primeau beats a drum and leads Wet’suwet’en supporters in a chant of “No consent, no pipeline” during a rally in Quesnel Sunday, Feb. 9. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: February

The Observer looks back at February 2020

Sharon Primeau beats a drum and leads Wet’suwet’en supporters in a chant of “No consent, no pipeline” during a rally in Quesnel Sunday, Feb. 9. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Britta Hanks of Fort St. James and her team run the second stage of the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run Saturday, Jan. 25 at Troll Ski Resort. (Lindsay Chung - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: January

The Observer looks back at January 2020

Britta Hanks of Fort St. James and her team run the second stage of the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run Saturday, Jan. 25 at Troll Ski Resort. (Lindsay Chung - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Quesnel Search and Rescue members were called out late on the night of Dec. 25 to help rescue an injured snowmobiler in the Groundhog Lake area, which is near Barkerville. (Quesnel Search and Rescue)

Volunteers from Quesnel, Wells help rescue injured snowmobiler

A Cormorant from 442 Squadron at CFB Comox transported the snowmobiler to hospital early Dec. 26

Quesnel Search and Rescue members were called out late on the night of Dec. 25 to help rescue an injured snowmobiler in the Groundhog Lake area, which is near Barkerville. (Quesnel Search and Rescue)
The Quesnel and District Minor Hockey Association is receiving a provincial Community Gaming Grant for $63,500. Pictured here, players participate in a checking clinic at the West Fraser Centre in August 2019. (Quesnel Cariboo Observer File Photo)

Eighteen Quesnel-area arts and sports groups receiving provincial grants

The provincial government is handing out more than $45 million in Community Gaming Grants

The Quesnel and District Minor Hockey Association is receiving a provincial Community Gaming Grant for $63,500. Pictured here, players participate in a checking clinic at the West Fraser Centre in August 2019. (Quesnel Cariboo Observer File Photo)
Moose Meadows Farm in Bouchie Lake has designed and created six one-of-a-kind wreaths for an online auction to raise money for the Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association. The auction, which can be found on Facebook, runs from Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. (Facebook Photo)

Bidding has begun in online wreath auction for Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association

Moose Meadows Farm has designed and created six unique “Crazy Co-Vid New Year Wreaths”

Moose Meadows Farm in Bouchie Lake has designed and created six one-of-a-kind wreaths for an online auction to raise money for the Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association. The auction, which can be found on Facebook, runs from Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. (Facebook Photo)
In November, Quesnel council committed to working towards developing an anti-racism strategy, conducting sensitivity training, improving staff and council’s knowledge of local Indigenous culture and history and consider signing onto the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Council heard an update from the city’s Policy and Bylaw Committee regarding this work Dec. 15. (City of Quesnel Photo)

City of Quesnel moves forward in plans for anti-racism strategy

The city is also looking into the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

In November, Quesnel council committed to working towards developing an anti-racism strategy, conducting sensitivity training, improving staff and council’s knowledge of local Indigenous culture and history and consider signing onto the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Council heard an update from the city’s Policy and Bylaw Committee regarding this work Dec. 15. (City of Quesnel Photo)
This year’s Island Mountain Arts Wells Works exhibition features works by, from left to right, Peter Corbett, Lindsay Kay and Bill Horne. The exhibition opened Dec. 10 and runs until Jan. 24 at the IMA Public Gallery in Wells. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

PHOTOS: Wells Works exhibition showcases local artists

The Island Mountain Arts exhibition includes 26 works and runs until Jan. 24

This year’s Island Mountain Arts Wells Works exhibition features works by, from left to right, Peter Corbett, Lindsay Kay and Bill Horne. The exhibition opened Dec. 10 and runs until Jan. 24 at the IMA Public Gallery in Wells. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce’s Deck the Big Rigs Tour of Lights drive-thru Christmas display drew a great number of participants and viewers Sunday, Dec. 20 at the West Fraser Timber Park. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

PHOTOS: Bright lights, bright spirits at Quesnel Tour of Lights

The Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce held a Deck the Big Rigs drive-thru Tour of Lights Dec. 20

The Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce’s Deck the Big Rigs Tour of Lights drive-thru Christmas display drew a great number of participants and viewers Sunday, Dec. 20 at the West Fraser Timber Park. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Taking the T-bar up the bunny hill Saturday, Dec. 19 at Troll Ski Resort. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

PHOTOS: Troll Ski Resort opens

The ski hill between Quesnel and Wells is open every day during the Christmas holiday except Dec. 25

Taking the T-bar up the bunny hill Saturday, Dec. 19 at Troll Ski Resort. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
High water levels and fast-flowing water in Baker Creek caused water and sewer line damage and erosion along the banks of the West Quesnel creek in late April, prompting the City of Quesnel to order a state of local emergency. (Observer File Photo)

City of Quesnel plans to relocate sewer mainline damaged in Baker Creek freshet

Flooding in April 2020 caused significant erosion and washed away 145 metres of sewer main

High water levels and fast-flowing water in Baker Creek caused water and sewer line damage and erosion along the banks of the West Quesnel creek in late April, prompting the City of Quesnel to order a state of local emergency. (Observer File Photo)