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Ed Coleman is the mayor of the District of Wells. (Submitted Photo)

Year In Review message from District of Wells mayor

Ed Coleman looks back, and ahead, for the village of Wells

 

There’s a reason any discussion of the Cariboo naturally heads outdoors, particularly in the warmer seasons: No matter your passion or chosen pursuit, you’ll likely find it here! Photo courtesy Tourism Cariboo

Under sunny skies, adventures are epic in the Cariboo!

Vast sunny skylines, endless lakes, and welcoming smiles as wide as the…

  • Oct 17, 2022

 

The Sunset Theatre in Wells is hosting its first-ever Speakeasy Festival this coming long weekend. (Julie Mackey photo)

Inaugural Speakeasy Festival at Sunset Theatre in Wells, July 28-31

Ten different shows will be featured through the long weekend

 

This map shows the location of Barkerville Gold MIne Ltd.’s QR Mill and Bonanza Ledge Mine and proposed Cariboo Gold Project mine site near Wells, as well as the trucking route to take ore from the Cariboo Gold Project to the QR Mill. (Photo courtesy of BGM)

District of Wells signs MOU with Osisko Development

The Cariboo Gold Project could receive a certificate of approval as soon as this fall

This map shows the location of Barkerville Gold MIne Ltd.’s QR Mill and Bonanza Ledge Mine and proposed Cariboo Gold Project mine site near Wells, as well as the trucking route to take ore from the Cariboo Gold Project to the QR Mill. (Photo courtesy of BGM)
Megan McCullogh’s team of dogs pull her up a hill at Troll ski resort on the first day of the Gold Rush Trial Sled Dog Mail Run. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Sled Dogs hit the trail in Gold Rush Trail’s 30th annual mail run

Mushers were sworn in as Canada Post mail carriers before setting out from Troll Ski Resort

Megan McCullogh’s team of dogs pull her up a hill at Troll ski resort on the first day of the Gold Rush Trial Sled Dog Mail Run. (Cassidy Dankochik Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Shannon McDonagh was elected to Wells council after a tie, and two separate drawing of lots. (Photo Submitted)

New Wells councillor eager to start after second drawing of lots

Shannon McDonagh said she’s been “up and down emotionally” throughout the process

Shannon McDonagh was elected to Wells council after a tie, and two separate drawing of lots. (Photo Submitted)
The District of Wells held a by-election for mayor and three councillors on Feb. 5, and a judicial recount was held on Feb. 18. (Observer File Photo)

Shannon McDonagh third member of Wells council after recount and re-drawing of lots

John Aiken was first reported as winner, before a judicial recount at the Quesnel courthouse Feb. 18

The District of Wells held a by-election for mayor and three councillors on Feb. 5, and a judicial recount was held on Feb. 18. (Observer File Photo)
Ed Coleman is the new mayor in the District of Wells after a Feb. 5 by-election. (Submitted Photo)

Ed Coleman looking forward to next months as new mayor of Wells

Coleman, a former Quesnel city councillor, was elected in a Feb. 5 by-election

Ed Coleman is the new mayor in the District of Wells after a Feb. 5 by-election. (Submitted Photo)
Ed Coleman worked as the CEO of Barkerville Historic Town and Park. In 2020 he gave CEO Kate Cox a Barkerville pen filled with gold on the Fraser River Walking Bridge in Quesnel. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Former Quesnel city councillor new mayor of Wells

The former CEO of Barkerville, Ed Coleman was elected alongside three new councillors

Ed Coleman worked as the CEO of Barkerville Historic Town and Park. In 2020 he gave CEO Kate Cox a Barkerville pen filled with gold on the Fraser River Walking Bridge in Quesnel. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The District of Wells will be holding a by-election for mayor and three councillors. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

Wells by-election voters take advantage of advance poll

A record-setting number of voters have voted early in the election for mayor and council

The District of Wells will be holding a by-election for mayor and three councillors. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
The lab at Barkerville Gold Mine has processed thousands of tests since getting up and running in October of 2020. (Photo submitted)

Wells gold mine reports COVID-19 cases

Barkerville Gold Mine updated the community via a Facebook post

The lab at Barkerville Gold Mine has processed thousands of tests since getting up and running in October of 2020. (Photo submitted)
Island Mountain Arts in Wells, B.C. (Quesnel Observer File photo)

Wells Works showcases local artists to kick off 2022 for Island Mountain Arts

The annual show is a chance for locals to show off what they’ve been working on throughout the year

Island Mountain Arts in Wells, B.C. (Quesnel Observer File photo)
Voting will take place on Feb. 5 inside the Wells Community Hall. (Photo submitted)

Mayor and council candidates for Wells by-election set

Advance voting will take place on Jan. 26 and general voting on Feb. 5

Voting will take place on Feb. 5 inside the Wells Community Hall. (Photo submitted)
Wells Mayor Gabe Fourchalk announced his immediate resignation Friday, Nov. 19. (Cariboo Regional District photo)

Wells mayor resigns, cites perceived conflict of interest with Barkerville mine

Gabe Fourchalk also works as an equipment operator at Barkerville Gold Mines

  • Nov 19, 2021
Wells Mayor Gabe Fourchalk announced his immediate resignation Friday, Nov. 19. (Cariboo Regional District photo)
While interpretive programming inside Barkerville Historic Town and Park will be shut down due to COVID-19, the park will be open for visitors to go on self-guided tours. (Barkerville submitted photo - Darren Hull)

Barkerville Historic Town and Park ends programming for season due to COVID-19

Cases have been detected in the nearby community of Wells, prompting the closure

While interpretive programming inside Barkerville Historic Town and Park will be shut down due to COVID-19, the park will be open for visitors to go on self-guided tours. (Barkerville submitted photo - Darren Hull)
Wells is located approximately 75 kilomtetres from Quesnel, and is less than 10 kilometres away from Barkerville Historic Town and Park. (Rebecca Dyok photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

District of Wells using card system after COVID cases detected

A district staff member has tested positive, and others are self-isolating

Wells is located approximately 75 kilomtetres from Quesnel, and is less than 10 kilometres away from Barkerville Historic Town and Park. (Rebecca Dyok photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Island Mountain Arts in Wells, B.C. (Quesnel Observer File photo)

Wells art gallery kicks off summer with new exhibit

Island Mountain Arts announced they would be cancelling ArtsWells, but are still putting on shows

Island Mountain Arts in Wells, B.C. (Quesnel Observer File photo)
The Cariboo Mountains as seen from Issac Lake on the Bowron Lake canoe circuit. The Bowron Lake canoe circuit inside Bowron Lake Provincial park stretches over 100 km. (Wikipedia Commons photo)

RCMP believe Alberta kayacker went over waterfall, drowned in Bowron Lake Provincial Park

A 60-year-old man was reported missing to Wells RCMP on June 22

The Cariboo Mountains as seen from Issac Lake on the Bowron Lake canoe circuit. The Bowron Lake canoe circuit inside Bowron Lake Provincial park stretches over 100 km. (Wikipedia Commons photo)
Island Mountain Arts in Wells, B.C. (Quesnel Observer File photo)

Island Mountain Arts cancels Wells festival for 2021

The annual ArtsWells was cancelled, with the group looking to return strong in 2022

Island Mountain Arts in Wells, B.C. (Quesnel Observer File photo)
A Northern Health vaccination clinic is set for the Wells Community Hall on Tuesday, April 20. (Photo submitted)

COVID-19 vaccination clinic coming to Wells

Vaccine to be available for anyone 18+

A Northern Health vaccination clinic is set for the Wells Community Hall on Tuesday, April 20. (Photo submitted)