Rose Englund had a favourite obstacle, the bouncy castle, at the 2023 Foam Fun Run at West Fraser Timber Park on sunny June 3. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
A neighbouring outbuilding was a structural casualty of an interface fire on Scott Road, April 30. (photo by Karen Powell, Quesnel Fire Department)
Jordan Low’s excitement can’t be contained after the Quesnel Kangaroos won the 2022-23 Coy Cup on home ice. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
A helicopter was just one of the resources used to attend to a two-vehicle collision south of Quesnel on June 13, between the communities of Kersley and Australian. (Karen Powell photo)
Paul Zeegers is the Quesnel Farmers’ Market association president and a regular vendor. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Natalie and Naomi Dorge couldn’t quite throw the ball hard enough to reach the target, so a little help was given. The water cascaded down on Norah McKinnon, taking a splash for the grads at Correlieu Secondary School and McNaughton Centre. This fundraiser for the graduating students took place at the Quesnel Farmers’ Market on June 3. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Ayden Sheena (left)) and Shay Edgar add vibrant cultural colour to the 2nd Annual Quesnel Community Arts Council Children’s Festival in LeBourdais Park. (Karen Powell photo)
Peace, people. Billy Barker Days is a good time for everyone at Quesnel’s Spirit Square. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Brandt, 2, steers the ship with Brooke, 5, and Jenna, 3, navigating in the rear seats as the Billy Barker Days midway whooped up the summer spirit at LeBourdais Park. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
David Enderud was not a competitor in Quesnel’s Billy Barker Days ring, he was riding in the rodeo of life. This flamboyant exhibition ride was his final go-round as a single gent, with impending nuptials the next big event on his card. (Karen Powell photo)
Every child matters, a message the Lhtako Dene Nation could convey at the Billy Barker Days parade in downtown Quesnel, July 15. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The Cat In The Hat was on a parade crusade, during the Billy Barker Days parade in downtown Quesnel, July 15. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Young cowboys at the Billy Barker Days parade in downtown Quesnel, July 15. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
This car got to ride the rails even though it’s not a train. Take a seat, and thanks for coming out to Billy Barker Days Crash To Pass. (Tracey Roberts photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
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