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Vanderhoof Coun. Ken Young and Brian Frenkel served pancakes and sausages to the public on Canada Day at the historical site. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

Photos: Canada Day in Vanderhoof

Vanderhoof celebrated a fun filled Canada Day with numerous activities for all…

Vanderhoof Coun. Ken Young and Brian Frenkel served pancakes and sausages to the public on Canada Day at the historical site. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
People admiring Peter Rodseth’s carving on the grand opening for the Vanderhoof Cultural Centre. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

Vanderhoof Culture Centre officially open

“This is a great day for Vanderhoof,” Mayor Gerry Thiessen said.

People admiring Peter Rodseth’s carving on the grand opening for the Vanderhoof Cultural Centre. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
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Photos: Parade held in Fraser Lake during Canada Day

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A Pride parade was held around Riverside Park. Organizer Kjerstina Larsen was leading the parade. She said this event was a “human rights celebration”. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

“Love is Love”: Vanderhoof holds first Pride event

“This was a human rights celebration,” says organizer Kjerstina Larsen

A Pride parade was held around Riverside Park. Organizer Kjerstina Larsen was leading the parade. She said this event was a “human rights celebration”. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen and Saik’uz First Nation Chief Priscilla Mueller get the flag ready to be hoisted in front of the municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

Saik’uz First Nation flag hoisted for the first time at Vanderhoof municipal office

Flag raised on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen and Saik’uz First Nation Chief Priscilla Mueller get the flag ready to be hoisted in front of the municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
Good Neighbours Committee logo designed by Michael Antoine.

Q&A with the Good Neighbours Committee on social issues faced by Vanderhoof residents

Community education is a solution to some of the issues identified

Good Neighbours Committee logo designed by Michael Antoine.
The annual Sturgeon release was held Friday, June 3 at Riverside Park in Vanderhoof. Over 600 students participated in the event with 1000 Chinook Salmon fry released along with 63 Nechako White Sturgeon. Shown is a 2-year-old Sturgeon named SpongeBob photographed before being released into the Nechako. Story continued on page 5. (Photo - Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

PHOTOS: Students release chinook salmon and Nechako sturgeon during annual event

600 students participated in the release

The annual Sturgeon release was held Friday, June 3 at Riverside Park in Vanderhoof. Over 600 students participated in the event with 1000 Chinook Salmon fry released along with 63 Nechako White Sturgeon. Shown is a 2-year-old Sturgeon named SpongeBob photographed before being released into the Nechako. Story continued on page 5. (Photo - Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
On the Trail to Find Maddy Poker Ride saw approximately 350 participants. More photos continued on page 7. (Submitted photo)

PHOTOS: Poker ride held to raise awareness about Madison Scott’s disappearance

Scott went missing on May 28, 2011

On the Trail to Find Maddy Poker Ride saw approximately 350 participants. More photos continued on page 7. (Submitted photo)
There is a $100,000 reward for any tip that leads to finding Madison Scott.

“We are not stopping our search until she comes home”: Madison Scott missing for 11 years

Scott’s disappearance from Vanderhoof may be the result of foul play, RCMP say

There is a $100,000 reward for any tip that leads to finding Madison Scott.
Elders Peggy Murdock, Doreen Austin and Rose Campbell led the rally in Fort St. James for Red Dress Day. (Photo by Davis Monk)

Red Dress Day held in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James

Red Dress Day is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited people in Canada

Elders Peggy Murdock, Doreen Austin and Rose Campbell led the rally in Fort St. James for Red Dress Day. (Photo by Davis Monk)
L to R: Samara Dhillon, Kavita Dhillon and Mya Hutt at the community clean up on Saturday (April 23) in Vanderhoof. (Submitted photo)

Vanderhoof streets cleaned by volunteers on Saturday

Annual community clean up held on April 23

L to R: Samara Dhillon, Kavita Dhillon and Mya Hutt at the community clean up on Saturday (April 23) in Vanderhoof. (Submitted photo)
Canfor announced permanent reduction of 150 million board feet of production capacity at its Plateau sawmill. (Black Press file photo)

Canfor permanently reducing production capacity at Plateau sawmill in Vanderhoof

70 employees impacted

Canfor announced permanent reduction of 150 million board feet of production capacity at its Plateau sawmill. (Black Press file photo)
British Columbia Centre for Disease Control recorded 73 cases of COVID-19 between Jan. 23 and Jan. 29. (Photo - BCCDC/website)

Vaccine clinics for ages 5 and older being held in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake

73 cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Nechako Health region between Jan. 23 and Jan. 29

British Columbia Centre for Disease Control recorded 73 cases of COVID-19 between Jan. 23 and Jan. 29. (Photo - BCCDC/website)
B.C. Centre for Disease Control data shows 76 cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Nechako Health region between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22. (BC CDC/website)

COVID-19 cases increasing in the Nechako Health region

Vanderhoof top doctor asks residents to take ‘appropriate measures’ to limit the spread of COVID-19

B.C. Centre for Disease Control data shows 76 cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Nechako Health region between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22. (BC CDC/website)
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No vaccine mandate for School District 91 staff at this time

School District 91 Board of Education has decided not to proceed with…

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Marjorie Thomson at her home in Vanderhoof, B.C.. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

Active Vanderhoof centenarian celebrating major milestone

Marjorie Thomson turns 100 on Jan. 18

Marjorie Thomson at her home in Vanderhoof, B.C.. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Shots fired in Fort St. James; public asked to avoid North Road

Suspects should be considered armed and dangerous at the time, police say

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Vanderhoof RCMP detachment seen on Nov. 25, 2021, after a man was seen with a long gun targeting the building. (Aman Parhar/Vanderhoof Omineca Express)

VIDEO: Suspect arrested in Vanderhoof after active shooter sparks city-wide lockdown

Man seen with long gun targeting the RCMP detachment in the middle of town

Vanderhoof RCMP detachment seen on Nov. 25, 2021, after a man was seen with a long gun targeting the building. (Aman Parhar/Vanderhoof Omineca Express)
Chelsea James stopped for a photo as she drove the District of Vanderhoof’s new electric Zamboni through the local Tim Hortons drive-thru. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

New electric Zamboni showcased at Vanderhoof Tim Hortons

District expanding their fleet of electric vehicles

Chelsea James stopped for a photo as she drove the District of Vanderhoof’s new electric Zamboni through the local Tim Hortons drive-thru. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
Magdalena Saito is also an artist, other than being a clinically trained herbal therapist. In this photo she is standing in front of her paintings at the Street Art Show in Vanderhoof opposite the Integris Credit Union building. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

Remedy Rebuild is open for business in Vanderhoof

There is a new small business in Vanderhoof providing services around restorative…

Magdalena Saito is also an artist, other than being a clinically trained herbal therapist. In this photo she is standing in front of her paintings at the Street Art Show in Vanderhoof opposite the Integris Credit Union building. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)