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Dave Mcculloch didn’t have much water on the flooded Dragon Lake trail, but he could still get around if he used a pole instead of a paddle. (Dave Mcculloch photo)

Soggy ice trail pole-arizing experience on Quesnel lake

Dragon Lake walking trail good for boats

Dave Mcculloch didn’t have much water on the flooded Dragon Lake trail, but he could still get around if he used a pole instead of a paddle. (Dave Mcculloch photo)
A section of the entranceway at Parkside Gallery collapsed after a driver hit one of the posts Sunday afternoon. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press).

Parkside Gallery in 100 Mile House closed after driver backs into entranceway post

Incident causes a section of the building’s overhang to collapse

A section of the entranceway at Parkside Gallery collapsed after a driver hit one of the posts Sunday afternoon. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press).
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For those in Quesnel who need a big hug

Teddy bears donated to RCMP Victim Services organization.

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Flower arranging with Louise Smith was one of the activities enjoyed by participants at Linda Manky's community builder event funded by the Vancouver Foundation. (Linda Manky photo)

Small gathering, wide appeal at Quesnel micro-event

Local residents came together for flowers and art

Flower arranging with Louise Smith was one of the activities enjoyed by participants at Linda Manky's community builder event funded by the Vancouver Foundation. (Linda Manky photo)
Ranch Musings columnist David Zirnhelt. (File photo)

RANCH MUSINGS: Where are cattle prices going?

Higher margin years such as we are in should leave us with retained earnings

  • Feb 19, 2023
Ranch Musings columnist David Zirnhelt. (File photo)
The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about your freedom to read?

Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada

The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)
Quesnel ringette is ringing in a new era, with players getting called to represent the region. (Photo submitted)

Quesnel athletes skating rings around the competition

Five local players named to regional rep teams

Quesnel ringette is ringing in a new era, with players getting called to represent the region. (Photo submitted)
In October 2022 Josh Pettinger of Bella Coola stands next the “Huge Rock” described by Alexander Mackenzie’s journals from his journey to the Pacific Ocean in 1793. (Harvey Thommasen photo)

Efforts afoot to correctly identify Alexander Mackenzie’s 1793 travels near Bella Coola

Hälle Flygare of Canmore, Alta. has been documenting, researching the trail for decades

In October 2022 Josh Pettinger of Bella Coola stands next the “Huge Rock” described by Alexander Mackenzie’s journals from his journey to the Pacific Ocean in 1793. (Harvey Thommasen photo)
The Quesnel Kangaroos are smiling about their position in the standings just like Ryan Keis is enjoying his net-front presence in this game versus the Nechako Northstars. (Frank Peebles photo)

Quesnel Kangaroos top CIHL standings

Playoff advantage for the Roos after 1st place finish

The Quesnel Kangaroos are smiling about their position in the standings just like Ryan Keis is enjoying his net-front presence in this game versus the Nechako Northstars. (Frank Peebles photo)
Just chillin' Melissa O'Flynn heard from her brothers and their friends about the physical and psychological benefits of ice bathing, so she tried it as preparation for her boxing aspirations. (Photo submitted)

Cold comfort – the bracing benefits of icy Quesnel water

Local athletes never freeze under cold-water pressure

Just chillin' Melissa O'Flynn heard from her brothers and their friends about the physical and psychological benefits of ice bathing, so she tried it as preparation for her boxing aspirations. (Photo submitted)
Central Cariboo Search and Rescue has issued a statement saying one of its volunteer members was killed in the avalanche on Feb. 11 in the Chilcotin. (Avalanche Canada website screen shot)

Chilcotin avalanche victim a member of Central Cariboo Search and Rescue

‘This member was a treasured part of our team,’ said CCSAR president

Central Cariboo Search and Rescue has issued a statement saying one of its volunteer members was killed in the avalanche on Feb. 11 in the Chilcotin. (Avalanche Canada website screen shot)
Nazko Chief Leah Stump and the Eldzi Singers performed a blessing for the new ED/ICU addition at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, and those who come there for healing, with a smudging ceremony, drumming, and singing. Those performing the ceremony were (L-R) Monica Paul, Geraldine Sill, Chief Leah Stump, Racheal Chantyman, Corina Clement, Violet Boyd. (Northern Health photo)

The name is healing, for Quesnel hospital

Hospital gets companion name in two Indigenous languages

Nazko Chief Leah Stump and the Eldzi Singers performed a blessing for the new ED/ICU addition at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, and those who come there for healing, with a smudging ceremony, drumming, and singing. Those performing the ceremony were (L-R) Monica Paul, Geraldine Sill, Chief Leah Stump, Racheal Chantyman, Corina Clement, Violet Boyd. (Northern Health photo)
Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars, cultural coordinator David Archie and Kerry Chelsea of Esk’etemc participate in a brushing ceremony on the truck carrying the repatriated Nuxalk totem pole at Sugar Cane Wednesday, Feb. 15 . (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

VIDEO: Repatriated Nuxalk totem pole convoy receives warm welcome in Cariboo Chilcotin

Williams Lake First Nation hosted an honouring ceremony

Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars, cultural coordinator David Archie and Kerry Chelsea of Esk’etemc participate in a brushing ceremony on the truck carrying the repatriated Nuxalk totem pole at Sugar Cane Wednesday, Feb. 15 . (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
A map shows the proposed new riding boundaries and configurations in southern B.C., including the new riding of Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola, which stretches from Lytton and Lillooet in the south and west to Clinton and Clearwater in the north. (Photo credit: Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission)

Changes proposed for new Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola riding

Riding will include communities from Lytton and Lillooet to Clinton and Clearwater

A map shows the proposed new riding boundaries and configurations in southern B.C., including the new riding of Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola, which stretches from Lytton and Lillooet in the south and west to Clinton and Clearwater in the north. (Photo credit: Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission)
The LCSS Falcons cover PSO Eagle Mohamed Omer as he leaps up to dunk the basketball in their basket during the playoffs in the Eagles home tournament in 100 Mile House Saturday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Eagles hooped for first, but take second in hometown championship

The PSO Eagles lost to the LCSS Falcons last Saturday

The LCSS Falcons cover PSO Eagle Mohamed Omer as he leaps up to dunk the basketball in their basket during the playoffs in the Eagles home tournament in 100 Mile House Saturday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Nico Rhodes and Rick Scott, vastly different but highly complementary musicians, work together for a unique concert experience (actually two) in Quesnel. (Photo submitted)

Quesnel gets the Roots & Grooves of Scott & Rhodes

Unusual duo performs two shows on Family Day

Nico Rhodes and Rick Scott, vastly different but highly complementary musicians, work together for a unique concert experience (actually two) in Quesnel. (Photo submitted)
Quesnel RCMP, as well as firefighters, converged on McNaughton Centre, Feb. 14, for what proved to be a false report of an explosive device. (File photo)

Bomb threat clears Quesnel school

McNaughton Centre site of false report

Quesnel RCMP, as well as firefighters, converged on McNaughton Centre, Feb. 14, for what proved to be a false report of an explosive device. (File photo)
A photo provided by Avalanche Canada shows the area near Tatla Lake, B.C. where two skiers were killed in an avalanche Feb. 11. (Avalanche Canada)

2 backcountry skiers killed in avalanche in B.C.’s Chilcotin

Both were fully buried near Tatla Lake on Saturday, says Avalanche Canada

A photo provided by Avalanche Canada shows the area near Tatla Lake, B.C. where two skiers were killed in an avalanche Feb. 11. (Avalanche Canada)
Ebola response trainees don full PPE required for exposure to highly infectious diseases during training in Kenya. (Photo submitted)

B.C. Interior nurse practitioner assists African nations with Ebola response

Patrice Gordon has been part of International Federation of Red Cross response

Ebola response trainees don full PPE required for exposure to highly infectious diseases during training in Kenya. (Photo submitted)
SilverStar Mountain Resort near Vernon shared the love on Valentine’s Day in 2022. (Black Press photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about love and romance?

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of romantic love

SilverStar Mountain Resort near Vernon shared the love on Valentine’s Day in 2022. (Black Press photo)