Melanie Law

Sequim Gazette photo/Matthew Nash

How to get a permit to cut your Christmas tree

What you need to know about getting a tree from Crown land in the Quesnel area

Sequim Gazette photo/Matthew Nash
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Employee dies at West Fraser’s Florida mill

The company said it is currently investigating the cause

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A West Fraser operation in Northern B.C. Black Press files

UPDATE: West Fraser to cut production over holidays at 4 B.C. sawmills

The temporary move affects operations in Chasm, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Chetwynd

A West Fraser operation in Northern B.C. Black Press files
Primary care assistant Rhonda McCormack in the reception area of the Urgent Primary Care Centre, located within G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital. Melanie Law photo

Quesnel’s new Urgent Primary Care Centre should be fully staffed by spring

New facility slowly ramping up to capacity, currently seeing average of three patients a day

Primary care assistant Rhonda McCormack in the reception area of the Urgent Primary Care Centre, located within G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital. Melanie Law photo
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Sentencing delayed for Quesnel woman charged with Wells, Likely B&Es

Tania Nada Jordanov, 38, will again appear in Quesnel Provincial Court in March 2019

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Healthy juvenile white sturgeon at the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative’s hatchery in Vanderhoof. The young sturgeon are being preyed upon by otters in the Nechako watershed. Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative photo

Northern B.C. city dealing with its own otter problem

Vanderhoof’s Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative working to increase fish survival rate

Healthy juvenile white sturgeon at the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative’s hatchery in Vanderhoof. The young sturgeon are being preyed upon by otters in the Nechako watershed. Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative photo
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BC Liberal MLAs call on Horgan to stand up for forestry workers

Cariboo and Nechako MLAs say Horgan has been silent in face of Northern B.C. mill closures

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Roos beat Stamps 6-4 at home

Quesnel won at home against rivals the Williams Lake Stampeders

Heather Norman photos
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Rain and warmer temperatures predicted this week in Quesnel

Rain showers set to continue today, according to Environment Canada

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Dr. Margo Greenwood,left, and Dr. Sarah de Leeuw will be leading the $1.3 million-dollar project for the University of Northern British Columbia. UNBC photos

UNBC researchers spearhead $1.3M Indigenous health care project

Initiative seeks to employ more Indigenous health care professionals, create ‘culturally safe’ environment

Dr. Margo Greenwood,left, and Dr. Sarah de Leeuw will be leading the $1.3 million-dollar project for the University of Northern British Columbia. UNBC photos
Ventriloquist Kellie Haines on stage at Chuck Mobley Theatre with her puppet, Magrau. Melanie Law photo

Ventriloquist and puppet friends wow young crowd at local event

Kellie Haines had children and adults out of their seats at Chuck Mobley Theatre

Ventriloquist Kellie Haines on stage at Chuck Mobley Theatre with her puppet, Magrau. Melanie Law photo
Housing minister Selina Robinson. Tyler Olsen/Black Press file photo

Provincial funds allocated for on- and off-reserve Indigenous housing in Quesnel

A new build will offer 27 homes on Front Street; 10 homes to be built on Red Bluff reserve

Housing minister Selina Robinson. Tyler Olsen/Black Press file photo
Rope and ride: Quesnel Team Roping Club’s winter series takes off

Rope and ride: Quesnel Team Roping Club’s winter series takes off

Plenty of competitors at the agriplex last weekend

Rope and ride: Quesnel Team Roping Club’s winter series takes off
Nevaeh Boyd selling her artwork at Nazko’s craft fair in 2017, which was held at the elementary school/community centre.  file photo

SD28 seeks to renew hiring program for staff of aboriginal descent

Currently all aboriginal education support workers in the district are of aboriginal ancestry

Nevaeh Boyd selling her artwork at Nazko’s craft fair in 2017, which was held at the elementary school/community centre.  file photo
Mr Mikes Quesnel location. Observer file photo

Mr Mikes wants to reward Deeds Well Done

Quesnel restaurant calls for nominations to seasonal campaign, which will award a local charity $500

Mr Mikes Quesnel location. Observer file photo
Crash on Highway 97 sends two to hospital

Crash on Highway 97 sends two to hospital

The collision happened around 7:15 p.m.

Crash on Highway 97 sends two to hospital
A wildfire seen from Alexandria in July 2017. Karen Powell/Observer file photo

Northern Health infographic shows response to 2017 wildfires

The graphic outlines response for evacuees in Quesnel and Prince George

A wildfire seen from Alexandria in July 2017. Karen Powell/Observer file photo
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UPDATE: Air Quality Advisory issued for Quesnel now ended

Ministry of Environment says high concentrations of fine particulate matter is present in the area

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Quesnel’s provincial government building. File photo

Quesnel woman pleads guilty to Wells, Likely B&Es

Tania Nada Jordanov, 38, will be sentenced Nov. 27 in Quesnel

Quesnel’s provincial government building. File photo
$50,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as firearms and drug peraphernalia, were seized from a residence on Isle Pierre Road, off Highway 16 on Nov. 21. RCMP photo

RCMP seize $50,000 worth of drugs from property west of Prince George

Seven people were arrested, although all have been released pending investigation

$50,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as firearms and drug peraphernalia, were seized from a residence on Isle Pierre Road, off Highway 16 on Nov. 21. RCMP photo