Year in Review

The Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce’s Deck the Big Rigs Tour of Lights drive-thru Christmas display drew a great crowd of participants and viewers Sunday, Dec. 20 at the West Fraser Timber Park. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: December

The Observer looks back at December 2020

 

Two Quesnel RCMP members stand sentry at the Quesnel Cenotaph Wednesday, Nov. 11. Due to COVID-19 and restrictions on public gatherings, there was no public ceremony or parade this year, but some residents did still go pay their respects at the Cenotaph. Legion executive members laid wreaths at the Cenotaph earlier in the morning and then held a small, closed service inside the Legion. (Karen Powell Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: November

The Observer looks back at November 2020

 

Jameson, Amya, Emily and Maggie leave St. Saviour’s Church after receiving their treats Saturday, Oct. 31 at Barkerville Historic Town and Park. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: October

The Observer looks back at October 2020

 

Jim Edgar ties a tobacco prayer tie onto a branch, with help from Elder Geraldine Johnson (left) and Elder Holli Garvin Sept. 30 during Orange Shirt Day. The branches holding the prayer ties were later placed into the river during a Water Ceremony. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: September

The Observer looks back at September 2020

Jim Edgar ties a tobacco prayer tie onto a branch, with help from Elder Geraldine Johnson (left) and Elder Holli Garvin Sept. 30 during Orange Shirt Day. The branches holding the prayer ties were later placed into the river during a Water Ceremony. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Kersley 4-H Club member Owen Rossmann takes part in the 4-H Auction and Sale Aug. 23 at Alex Fraser Park. (Cassidy Dankochik - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: August

The Observer looks back at August 2020

Kersley 4-H Club member Owen Rossmann takes part in the 4-H Auction and Sale Aug. 23 at Alex Fraser Park. (Cassidy Dankochik - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
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)

Year in Review: July

The Observer looks back at July 2020

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 community of Wells held a Black Lives Matter Peace March June 13, 2020. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: June

The Observer looks back at June 2020

  • Jan 1, 2021
The community of Wells held a Black Lives Matter Peace March June 13, 2020. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Shalan Pozer checks out a few of Paul Zeegers’ tomato plants at the North Star Farms booth at the first Quesnel Farmers Market of the season on Saturday, May 2. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: May

The Observer looks back at May 2020

Shalan Pozer checks out a few of Paul Zeegers’ tomato plants at the North Star Farms booth at the first Quesnel Farmers Market of the season on Saturday, May 2. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
A log jam on Baker Creek in West Quesnel April 21. (Karen Powell - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: April

The Observer looks back at April 2020

A log jam on Baker Creek in West Quesnel April 21. (Karen Powell - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
A sign of the times: Billy Barker watches over the community from atop the Billy Barker Casino and Hotel while wearing a mask to protect himself and others from COVID-19. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: March

The Observer looks back at March 2020

A sign of the times: Billy Barker watches over the community from atop the Billy Barker Casino and Hotel while wearing a mask to protect himself and others from COVID-19. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Sharon Primeau beats a drum and leads Wet’suwet’en supporters in a chant of “No consent, no pipeline” during a rally in Quesnel Sunday, Feb. 9. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: February

The Observer looks back at February 2020

Sharon Primeau beats a drum and leads Wet’suwet’en supporters in a chant of “No consent, no pipeline” during a rally in Quesnel Sunday, Feb. 9. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Britta Hanks of Fort St. James and her team run the second stage of the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run Saturday, Jan. 25 at Troll Ski Resort. (Lindsay Chung - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: January

The Observer looks back at January 2020

Britta Hanks of Fort St. James and her team run the second stage of the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run Saturday, Jan. 25 at Troll Ski Resort. (Lindsay Chung - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
A couple of young Quesnel Kangaroos fans get fist-bumps from their heroes as they head into the locker room after beating the Terrace River Kings 8-4 on Feb 29. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Year in Review: The year in photos

A look back at some of the events in and around Quesnel in 2020

  • Dec 29, 2020
A couple of young Quesnel Kangaroos fans get fist-bumps from their heroes as they head into the locker room after beating the Terrace River Kings 8-4 on Feb 29. (Sasha Sefter - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Quesnel’s top stories of 2018. Observer file photos/contributed photos

Quesnel Cariboo Observer’s top stories of 2018

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Quesnel’s top stories of 2018. Observer file photos/contributed photos