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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)

Quesnel’s new Ambassadors crowned

Sarah Foottit, Beth Mattioli and Jadacia Barker are the 2020 Quesnel Ambassadors

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)
The 32 unit Bridges Supportive Housing Development located at 355 Elliott street in west Quesnel is expected to open in late August or early September. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Council discusses Bridges Supportive Housing project

The 32 unit facility on Elliott street is expected to open in late August or early September

The 32 unit Bridges Supportive Housing Development located at 355 Elliott street in west Quesnel is expected to open in late August or early September. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
William Charles Beningfield pictured here with his wife Emily will celebrate his 100th birthday on July 14. (Submitted photo)

Local war hero ceberating 100 years of life

Derek Beningfield records his grandfather’s history ahead of his 100th birthday on July 14

William Charles Beningfield pictured here with his wife Emily will celebrate his 100th birthday on July 14. (Submitted photo)
Do you support the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal consumption? (Black Press file photo)

Do you support the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal consumption?

Take our online poll:

Do you support the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal consumption? (Black Press file photo)
Sasha Sefter Quesnel Cariboo Observer multimedia reporter. (Observer file photo)

Editorial: Thanks for the memories

Sasha Sefter says farewell to our readers

Sasha Sefter Quesnel Cariboo Observer multimedia reporter. (Observer file photo)
The City of Quesnel has deemed the structure on the property located at 1207 Crane Avenue in Quesnel to be in “unsafe condition” and “unclean as to be offensive to the community” and has ordered that the property owner demolish the principal building by July 22, 2020. (Sasha Sefter- Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

City orders structure in “unsafe condition” demolished

Estimated cost of demolition to be $40,000, likely to fall on on taxpayers

The City of Quesnel has deemed the structure on the property located at 1207 Crane Avenue in Quesnel to be in “unsafe condition” and “unclean as to be offensive to the community” and has ordered that the property owner demolish the principal building by July 22, 2020. (Sasha Sefter- Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Members of the graduating class of 2020 take part in a Grad Drive By celebration in Quesnel in lieu of the typical ceremonies and celebrations of their achievement which had to be cancelled or altered due to the ongoing COVID-10 pandemic. (Observer file photo)

LETTER: Thank you Quesnel for supporting 2020 grads

More than $100,000 donated in scholarships, awards and bursaries

Members of the graduating class of 2020 take part in a Grad Drive By celebration in Quesnel in lieu of the typical ceremonies and celebrations of their achievement which had to be cancelled or altered due to the ongoing COVID-10 pandemic. (Observer file photo)
The City of Quesnel’s Forestry Initiatives Program has started the fuel management project on Sugar Loaf Mountain as of Wednesday, July 8. (Observer file photo)

City of Quesnel begins fuel management project on Sugar Loaf Mountain

The project is a part of the ongoing Community Wildfire Protection Plan and will run through July

The City of Quesnel’s Forestry Initiatives Program has started the fuel management project on Sugar Loaf Mountain as of Wednesday, July 8. (Observer file photo)
Will you take a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available? (Black Press file photo)

WEB POLL: Will you take a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available?

Take our online poll

Will you take a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available? (Black Press file photo)
A decision regarding new ownership or liquidation of C&C Wood Products specialty mill in Quesnel could be coming this week as bidding on the bankrupt company concluded on Tuesday, July 7. (Observer file photo)

Fate of C&C Wood Products will soon be determined

Bidding for the bankrupt specialty mill concluded on Tuesday, July 7

A decision regarding new ownership or liquidation of C&C Wood Products specialty mill in Quesnel could be coming this week as bidding on the bankrupt company concluded on Tuesday, July 7. (Observer file photo)
Major Randy Gatza from the Salvation Army (right) receives a $1,660 donation from Save-On-Foods on Monday, July 6 in front of the West Quesnel store. Presenting the donation to Gatza are, from left, Spencer Pattinson and Rory Parr. Save-On-Foods raised the money through its Share It Forward program. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel Salvation Army receives boost from Save-On-Foods

The food bank and soup kitchen received $1,660 through the store’s Share It Forward program

Major Randy Gatza from the Salvation Army (right) receives a $1,660 donation from Save-On-Foods on Monday, July 6 in front of the West Quesnel store. Presenting the donation to Gatza are, from left, Spencer Pattinson and Rory Parr. Save-On-Foods raised the money through its Share It Forward program. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The City of Quesnel Public Works has closed the southbound and eastbound lanes of the North Fraser Drive loop due to flooding. (City of Quesnel photo)

North Fraser Drive loop in west Quesnel closed due to flooding

A detour for southbound and eastbound drivers is in place

The City of Quesnel Public Works has closed the southbound and eastbound lanes of the North Fraser Drive loop due to flooding. (City of Quesnel photo)
Marcus Meir is the Quesnel and District 4-H Member of the Week for the week of July 6. (Photo submitted)

Meet Quesnel and District 4-H Member of the Week Marcus Meir

Quesnel and District 4-H is highlighting its hard-working members each week

Marcus Meir is the Quesnel and District 4-H Member of the Week for the week of July 6. (Photo submitted)
Kate Cox the new Chief Executive Officer of Barkerville Historic Town and Park and Cottonwood House and retired CEO Ed Coleman walk across the Fraser River Walking Bridge in Quesnel. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Barkerville writes a new page in its own history book

Kate Cox is the new CEO of Barkerville Historic Town and Park and Cottonwood House Historic Site

Kate Cox the new Chief Executive Officer of Barkerville Historic Town and Park and Cottonwood House and retired CEO Ed Coleman walk across the Fraser River Walking Bridge in Quesnel. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wears a face mask as she views the Murals of Gratitude exhibition in Vancouver, on Friday, July 3, 2020. Do you think wearing a non-medical face mask should be mandatory when you go out in public? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wears a face mask as she views the Murals of Gratitude exhibition in Vancouver, on Friday, July 3, 2020. The business improvement association in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood honoured Dr. Henry on Friday with a sneak peek at a mural exhibition featuring her image. She also received a pair of John Fluevog that were designed in her honour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

WEB POLL: Do you think wearing a non-medical face mask should be mandatory when you go out in public?

Take our online poll:

British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wears a face mask as she views the Murals of Gratitude exhibition in Vancouver, on Friday, July 3, 2020. Do you think wearing a non-medical face mask should be mandatory when you go out in public? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wears a face mask as she views the Murals of Gratitude exhibition in Vancouver, on Friday, July 3, 2020. The business improvement association in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood honoured Dr. Henry on Friday with a sneak peek at a mural exhibition featuring her image. She also received a pair of John Fluevog that were designed in her honour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The North Cariboo Seniors’ Council has received $10,000 from the United Way Northern B.C. Community Emergency Support Fund to provide prepared meals to vulnerable seniors who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (North Cariboo Seniors Council photo)

North Cariboo Seniors’ Council receives $10,000 from United Way

The funds will help the council provide meals to vulnerable seniors impacted by COVID-19

The North Cariboo Seniors’ Council has received $10,000 from the United Way Northern B.C. Community Emergency Support Fund to provide prepared meals to vulnerable seniors who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (North Cariboo Seniors Council photo)
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has issued an evacuation order for approximately 9 residences in the Mountain View Road area near McBride as a result of debris flow along Willox Creek on Sunday, July 4. (Regional District of Fraser-Fort George supplied photo)

Regional district issues evacuation order for 9 residences near McBride

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George issued the order on Sunday, July 4

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has issued an evacuation order for approximately 9 residences in the Mountain View Road area near McBride as a result of debris flow along Willox Creek on Sunday, July 4. (Regional District of Fraser-Fort George supplied photo)
A graduating College of New Caledonia student walks through a balloon arch while faculty and staff cheer during the grad bag ceremony on June 23. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

College of New Caledonia convocation goes virtual

The graduating class of 2020 were celebrated virtually on June 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

A graduating College of New Caledonia student walks through a balloon arch while faculty and staff cheer during the grad bag ceremony on June 23. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Evacuation alert issued for three properties on Garvin Road, southeast of Quesnel

Evacuation alert issued for three properties on Garvin Road, southeast of Quesnel

The Cariboo Regional District has issued the alert due to “potential danger to life and health”

Evacuation alert issued for three properties on Garvin Road, southeast of Quesnel
Nazko Road has reopened to traffic in both directions after being closed due to a washout at the Udy Creek Bridge. (Emcon Services Inc. - Facebook photo)

UPDATE: Nazko Road has reopened to traffic

Nazko Road had been closed in both directions due to a washout at the Udy Creek bridge

Nazko Road has reopened to traffic in both directions after being closed due to a washout at the Udy Creek Bridge. (Emcon Services Inc. - Facebook photo)