Melanie Law

A vehicle drove off Blackwater Road near Mitchell Road this afternoon. Karen Powell photo

Motor vehicle incident at Blackwater Road and Mitchell Road

RCMP, Bouchie Lake Fire Department responding

A vehicle drove off Blackwater Road near Mitchell Road this afternoon. Karen Powell photo
Quesnel City Hall. Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel

Official election results released for City of Quesnel

Two transcription errors were found, which did not affect candidate rankings

Quesnel City Hall. Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel
Voter turnout at 25.5% in City of Quesnel; 16% in CRD

Voter turnout at 25.5% in City of Quesnel; 16% in CRD

Both are lower than the provincial average of 36%

Voter turnout at 25.5% in City of Quesnel; 16% in CRD
Mary Sjostrom, left, won by 13 votes in CRD Area A, with Barb Bachmeier taking the lead by 17 votes in Area B. Contributed photos

Local CRD candidates win by small margins; recounts not guaranteed

Chief election officer says recounts will only happen if number of rejected ballots were significant

Mary Sjostrom, left, won by 13 votes in CRD Area A, with Barb Bachmeier taking the lead by 17 votes in Area B. Contributed photos
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Quesnel Literacy Society receives almost $50,000 to fund local programs

Provincial funding aids adult literacy programs in Northern B.C.

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Column: capacity to assist farmers and ranchers

Funding will allow Ministry of Agriculture to help, says columnist David Zirnhelt

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Mary Sjostrom elected in CRD Area A; Barb Bachmeier in Area B

Mary Sjostrom elected in CRD Area A; Barb Bachmeier in Area B

Unofficial Cariboo Regional District results are now in

Mary Sjostrom elected in CRD Area A; Barb Bachmeier in Area B
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Preliminary School District 28 trustee results are in

Roland Sawatsky defeated in unofficial results, with seven remaining candidates elected

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The six candidates with the most votes in the unofficial election results speak to the Observer. File photos

Quesnel’s newly elected councillors react to unofficial results

Three incumbents, three newcomers share how they’re feeling as unofficial election results announced

The six candidates with the most votes in the unofficial election results speak to the Observer. File photos
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Preliminary results show support for Public Works Referendum

Council frontrunners: Scott Elliott, Mitch Vik, Ron Paull, Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, Martin Runge, Tony Goulet

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1,201 of 7,484 eligible voters have cast ballots so far in Quesnel election

1,201 of 7,484 eligible voters have cast ballots so far in Quesnel election

Number represents 16% of eligible voters, with just over 3 hours to go until polling stations close

1,201 of 7,484 eligible voters have cast ballots so far in Quesnel election
9% of eligible voters in the City of Quesnel have now cast ballots
9% of eligible voters in the City of Quesnel have now cast ballots
Quesnel City Hall. Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel

270 ballots cast so far in City of Quesnel election

Locals can vote for up to 6 councillors and 7 school trustees, plus the Public Works Referendum

Quesnel City Hall. Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel
WorkBC’s office on McLean Street in downtown Quesnel.                                 Contributed photo

Quesnel’s WorkBC branch hosts information sessions for laid off Tolko workers

Service Canada will also be in attendance at some sessions to inform employees about options

WorkBC’s office on McLean Street in downtown Quesnel.                                 Contributed photo
G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel. Observer file photo

Local hospital, long-term care facility to get necessary building upgrades

Upgrades include new air conditioning unit for hospital, fire alarm upgrades for Dunrovin

G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel. Observer file photo
Warrant issued for Blackwater Road bust suspect after failure to appear in court

Warrant issued for Blackwater Road bust suspect after failure to appear in court

Earl Edward Roper, 46, didn’t show for court at the end of September

Warrant issued for Blackwater Road bust suspect after failure to appear in court
A handy guide to the local election: municipal, CRD and SD28

A handy guide to the local election: municipal, CRD and SD28

How and where to vote locally, plus links to candidate profiles and information on referendums

A handy guide to the local election: municipal, CRD and SD28
CRD Electoral Area C’s John Massier will take on four more years as director this November, after no other candidates stepped up to be considered for the role. Melanie Law photo

CRD director John Massier hopes to support Area C economy in next four years

Area C director has been in the role for 10 years, and will take on four more by acclamation

CRD Electoral Area C’s John Massier will take on four more years as director this November, after no other candidates stepped up to be considered for the role. Melanie Law photo
A FortisBC worker on site near Dragon Lake Hill, as the company investigates a gas leak in the area Oct. 16, 2018. Melanie Law photo

UPDATE, Oct. 17: Gas leak near Dragon Lake Hill closes one lane of southbound traffic

Oct. 17: crews continue with repairs, southbound lane should re-open later today, says FortisBC

A FortisBC worker on site near Dragon Lake Hill, as the company investigates a gas leak in the area Oct. 16, 2018. Melanie Law photo
Incumbent councillor Scott Elliott waves to passing vehicles near Moffat Bridge most mornings while holding his election sign. Melanie Law photo

Incumbent councillor Scott Elliott hopes to be voted in for third term

Elliott wants another judge brought to Quesnel, as well as more housing

Incumbent councillor Scott Elliott waves to passing vehicles near Moffat Bridge most mornings while holding his election sign. Melanie Law photo