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Dozens participate in this year’s Max Pius Memorial Walk for Sobriety which coincided with National Addictions Awareness Week. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Path to healing and wellness shared Max Pius Memorial Walk for Sobriety

The 30th annual walk was held in Quesnel last month

Dozens participate in this year’s Max Pius Memorial Walk for Sobriety which coincided with National Addictions Awareness Week. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
The swimming pool in Quesnel, located at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre, is estimated to be 40 years old and is in need of architectural, mechanical and electrical upgrades. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Aggressive timeline required for 2023 Quesnel pool project referendum

The committee agreed for staff to report back with two options

The swimming pool in Quesnel, located at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre, is estimated to be 40 years old and is in need of architectural, mechanical and electrical upgrades. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Justin Millett is a conservation officer in Quesnel. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

HOMETOWN HERO: Quesnel conservation officer Justin Millett

Love of outdoors leads to career as COS

Justin Millett is a conservation officer in Quesnel. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
A $3,000 donation was provided to a holiday food and toy drive headquartered at the West Park Mall by the Rotary Club of Quesnel, the Quesnel Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. The donation to support the one month rent was in turn donated by West Park Mall to the drive. (Tracey Roberts photo — Quesnel Observer)

Gift of giving: Quesnel holiday food and toy drive receives $3,000 donation

Donations supporting local families will be collected until Dec. 15

A $3,000 donation was provided to a holiday food and toy drive headquartered at the West Park Mall by the Rotary Club of Quesnel, the Quesnel Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. The donation to support the one month rent was in turn donated by West Park Mall to the drive. (Tracey Roberts photo — Quesnel Observer)
Catherine Forbes is a counsellor and advocate at the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

HOMETOWN HEROES: Supporting women and mental health in Quesnel

Catherine Forbes has been involved with the Women’s Resource Centre for 15 years

Catherine Forbes is a counsellor and advocate at the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
An injured mule deer buck was located and euthanized in Quesnel on Wednesday, Nov. 23. (Twitter/BC Conservation Officer Service)

Deer wandering with arrow in side euthanized in Quesnel

The animal was located by the Conservation Officer Service and the RCMP

An injured mule deer buck was located and euthanized in Quesnel on Wednesday, Nov. 23. (Twitter/BC Conservation Officer Service)
A shopper takes a stroll in downtown Quesnel in October 2021. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

BIA bylaws to be renewed for downtown and south Quesnel business associations

Strategic plans were presented to city council on Nov. 22

A shopper takes a stroll in downtown Quesnel in October 2021. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
A rendering of a 6-storey, 56-unit residential building that will be built at 442 Kinchant Street near Quesnel City Hall. (City of Quesnel council handout)

Quesnel council approves 6-storey, 56-unit residential building near city hall

A development permit for construction was approved at a regular council meeting

A rendering of a 6-storey, 56-unit residential building that will be built at 442 Kinchant Street near Quesnel City Hall. (City of Quesnel council handout)
Quesnel Tillicum Society executive director Tony Goulet was wearing a Métis sash at the Friendship Centre that marked Louis Riel Day on Nov. 19. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Quesnel Friendship Centre celebrates Louis Riel Day

Activities were held Saturday, Nov. 19

Quesnel Tillicum Society executive director Tony Goulet was wearing a Métis sash at the Friendship Centre that marked Louis Riel Day on Nov. 19. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Firefighters attended a structure fire at Lakeview Crescent on Monday, Nov. 21. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Fire guts home south of Quesnel

A fire broke out Monday afternoon on Lakeview Cresent

Firefighters attended a structure fire at Lakeview Crescent on Monday, Nov. 21. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Jayda Beaubien. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Quesnel Figure Skating Club prepares for upcoming competition

Skaters will be in West Kelowna next weekend

Jayda Beaubien. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Hoofbeats and Heartbeats 4-H Club leader Tawnie Fehr (left) with Quesnel and District 4-H key leader Erin Kishkan met with parents and youth during an information night held Wednesday, Nov. 16. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Equine-focused 4-H Club launches in Quesnel

Registration for Hoofbeats and Heartbeats opens Dec. 1

Hoofbeats and Heartbeats 4-H Club leader Tawnie Fehr (left) with Quesnel and District 4-H key leader Erin Kishkan met with parents and youth during an information night held Wednesday, Nov. 16. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
(Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Emergency crews participate in mock plane crash exercise at Quesnel Airport

The simulated emergency exercise was held Nov. 16

(Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
(Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
(Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
A grand opening cermony for Sbalyan ‘Ut’o “Eagles Nest”, a nine-unit rapid housing complex was held at the Nazko First Nation on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Grand opening ceremony held for nine-unit rapid housing complex at Nazko First Nation

The on-reserve property is anticipated to be move-in ready early next month

A grand opening cermony for Sbalyan ‘Ut’o “Eagles Nest”, a nine-unit rapid housing complex was held at the Nazko First Nation on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Chief Clifford Lebrun was all smiles during a tour of new on-reserve homes in his community. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Ribbon cut for new on-reserve homes at Lhtako Dene Nation

The 10 new homes are nearing completion

Chief Clifford Lebrun was all smiles during a tour of new on-reserve homes in his community. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hazel Road on Sunday, Nov. 13. (Frank Peebles photo — Quesnel Observer)

Flames erupt from vacant Quesnel home

The property on Hazel Road is a complete loss

Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hazel Road on Sunday, Nov. 13. (Frank Peebles photo — Quesnel Observer)
The Quesnel Kangaroos ended their double header weekend at the West Fraser Centre with a 5-4 win over the Terrace River Kings on Sunday, Nov. 13. (Frank Peebles photo — Quesnel Observer)

Kangaroos off to a strong start this CIHL season

The Quesnel Kangaroos are feeling positive after a solid start to the…

The Quesnel Kangaroos ended their double header weekend at the West Fraser Centre with a 5-4 win over the Terrace River Kings on Sunday, Nov. 13. (Frank Peebles photo — Quesnel Observer)
Katrina Van der Veen of Prince George with Purden Peak Designs was selling diffuser bracelets made with gemstones and lava rocks. She is a biologist with a fondness for natural elements and as a child loved making bracelets. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Katrina Van der Veen of Prince George with Purden Peak Designs was selling diffuser bracelets made with gemstones and lava rocks. She is a biologist with a fondness for natural elements and as a child loved making bracelets. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Quesnel School District trustees Honey Affleck (back row, left to right), Melissa Huska, Cheri Maisonneuve, Lisa Boudreau and Julie-Anne Runge were sworn in with David Chapman (front row, left to right) and Tony Goulet on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Quesnel school board trustees take oath of office

7 locally-elected trustees were sworn in earlier this week

Quesnel School District trustees Honey Affleck (back row, left to right), Melissa Huska, Cheri Maisonneuve, Lisa Boudreau and Julie-Anne Runge were sworn in with David Chapman (front row, left to right) and Tony Goulet on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)