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The West Fraser Road washout, 600 metres north of Narcosli. Photos courtesy of Emcon Services

SD28 continues to put pressure on MOTI regarding West Fraser Road

Around 24 students are riding the school bus for up to three hours each day due to road washout

The West Fraser Road washout, 600 metres north of Narcosli. Photos courtesy of Emcon Services
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Air quality statement issued today for Quesnel, Burns Lake

Ministry of Environment says there are high levels of fine particulate matter

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One option is to renovate the North Quesnel QJS location, while the other two options would see the junior school remain at the Maple Drive site. Observer file photo

SD28, Province working ‘collaboratively’ to overcome planning issues for junior school options

School District on track with QJS plans, despite missed report deadline

One option is to renovate the North Quesnel QJS location, while the other two options would see the junior school remain at the Maple Drive site. Observer file photo
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Quesnel daycare chosen as one of B.C.’s $10-a-day pilot sites

Ruby’s Place will offer seven low-cost daycare spaces as part of government prototype project

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Traffic is ever-present at Carson Avenue and Front Street, downtown Quesnel. The intersection saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes between 2013 and 2017, according to new data from ICBC. Melanie Law/Observer file photo

Carson Ave and Front St most dangerous intersection for pedestrians in Quesnel: ICBC

New ICBC data reveals total of 24 pedestrian-involved crashes in Quesnel in five-year period

Traffic is ever-present at Carson Avenue and Front Street, downtown Quesnel. The intersection saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes between 2013 and 2017, according to new data from ICBC. Melanie Law/Observer file photo
School trustee Gloria Jackson, right, has been named chair of the Quesnel Board of Education while Trustee Tony Goulet is now vice-chair. Melanie Law photo

Gloria Jackson takes helm of Quesnel Board of Education for third year

Jackson was the sole nominee for chairperson of SD28’s newly-elected board

School trustee Gloria Jackson, right, has been named chair of the Quesnel Board of Education while Trustee Tony Goulet is now vice-chair. Melanie Law photo
The location of Parallel 55, on Two Mile Flat in Quesnel. Google map

UPDATE: Work injury sends local man to hospital in Prince George

‘Badly hurt’ Parallel Welding employee is recovering as incident investigated by WorkSafe BC

The location of Parallel 55, on Two Mile Flat in Quesnel. Google map
Todd Doherty answered questions at his Town Hall meeting in Quesnel June 27. This second round of Town Hall meetings will take place in the evening. Melanie Law/Observer file photo

MP Todd Doherty set for series of Town Hall meetings

Cariboo-PG MP travelling through electoral district next week

Todd Doherty answered questions at his Town Hall meeting in Quesnel June 27. This second round of Town Hall meetings will take place in the evening. Melanie Law/Observer file photo
Quesnel Royal Canadian Legion Branch 94 in the 200 block of Kinchant Street, which will be dually named Veterans Way in 2019. Melanie Law photo

Veterans Way signage to be added to 200 block of Kinchant Street

The block will be dually named in honour of veterans, with signs installed early in 2019

Quesnel Royal Canadian Legion Branch 94 in the 200 block of Kinchant Street, which will be dually named Veterans Way in 2019. Melanie Law photo
Quesnel Gold Panners Hockey Club treasurer Colin Keis, left, and president Rod Tarry, right, present a cheque for $2,500 to KidSport Quesnel representative Richard Gauthier, centre. Melanie Law photo

Goldpanners hockey team donates $2,500 to KidSport

KidSport raises funds to help local children play organized sport

Quesnel Gold Panners Hockey Club treasurer Colin Keis, left, and president Rod Tarry, right, present a cheque for $2,500 to KidSport Quesnel representative Richard Gauthier, centre. Melanie Law photo
Snow settled on a miner statue outside the Quesnel Museum on Nov. 6. Melanie Law photo

WATCH: Snow joke, winter arrives in City of Quesnel

Locals woke to white stuff on their lawns this morning

Snow settled on a miner statue outside the Quesnel Museum on Nov. 6. Melanie Law photo
Volunteers are handing out Shift Into Winter bags to remind drivers to pay attention to road conditions this season. Melanie Law photo

WATCH: Annual Shift Into Winter campaign reminds drivers to take care this season

North Cariboo Emergency Services event has volunteers speaking to drivers on Highway 97 this morning

Volunteers are handing out Shift Into Winter bags to remind drivers to pay attention to road conditions this season. Melanie Law photo
Veterans at Quesnel’s Remembrance Day ceremony in 2017. Melanie Law/Observer file photo

Wings offers free lunch for veterans and military members on Nov. 10 and 11

The restaurant chain wants to honour veterans on Remembrance Day weekend

Veterans at Quesnel’s Remembrance Day ceremony in 2017. Melanie Law/Observer file photo
RCMP, fire department respond to two-vehicle collision at Front and Saint Laurent
RCMP, fire department respond to two-vehicle collision at Front and Saint Laurent
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Carved creations on display at Aroma Foods

The local grocery store in South Quesnel held a fun carving contest

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A room at Gold Pan Motel on Front Street in Quesnel was taped off during the Oct. 2017 investigation. Melanie Law/Observer file photo

Quesnel woman set for inquiry on charges relating to 2017 homicide

Dawn Gunanoot has 2019 date set; co-accused Nathan Doucette is in court again this month

A room at Gold Pan Motel on Front Street in Quesnel was taped off during the Oct. 2017 investigation. Melanie Law/Observer file photo
Areas near Quesnel saw snowfall today

Areas near Quesnel saw snowfall today

Winter makes an appearance, as snow blankets Quesnel’s surrounding areas

Areas near Quesnel saw snowfall today
Friend of the Quesnel Community Foundation Vivian Wurm (right) presents a cheque to Jennifer Grant and Sherry McLeod from Quesnel Technics Gymnastics Club. Contributed photo

Get out the chequebook – Quesnel Community Foundation donation drive kicks off

An anonymous donor will match up to $50,000 in donations during the drive Nov. 1 to Dec. 7

Friend of the Quesnel Community Foundation Vivian Wurm (right) presents a cheque to Jennifer Grant and Sherry McLeod from Quesnel Technics Gymnastics Club. Contributed photo
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PHOTOS: more than 1,000 kids show up for Halloween downtown Quesnel

Check out our slideshow of the great costumes downtown

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Flu season: where to get your vaccine in Quesnel

Seniors’ and children’s clinics are scheduled for early November

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