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(Vanderhoof Public Library)

Vanderhoof Library gets new life-like baby doll for dementia therapy

Cradling the weighted doll is a very comforting, therapeutic experience

(Vanderhoof Public Library)
Dr. Andrew Forrest, executive chairman of Fortescue Futures Industries with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Chief Dolleen Logan in Prince George on Sept. 13, 2023. Forrest was in B.C. to announce his company's green hydrogen facility Project Coyote to be set up in Prince George on Lheidli T’enneh territory. (Omineca Express photo)

Australian mining tycoon Andrew Forrest announces $2 billion green hydrogen project in northern B.C.

Fortescue’s Project Coyote in Prince George is estimated to produce 140,000 tonnes of ‘green’ hydrogen

Dr. Andrew Forrest, executive chairman of Fortescue Futures Industries with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Chief Dolleen Logan in Prince George on Sept. 13, 2023. Forrest was in B.C. to announce his company's green hydrogen facility Project Coyote to be set up in Prince George on Lheidli T’enneh territory. (Omineca Express photo)
Quesnel & District 4-H got $8,000 from Four Rivers’ community support fund to support the purchase of new project penning for the 4-H pigs. ( Four Rivers Co-op/ Facebook) Quesnel & District 4-H got $8,000 from Four Rivers’ community support fund to support the purchase of new project penning for the 4-H pigs. ( Four Rivers Co-op/ Facebook)

Four Rivers Co-op announces 14 northern B.C. organizations as recipients of community fund

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Terrace, Quesnel among communities set to benefit from $100,000 fund

Quesnel & District 4-H got $8,000 from Four Rivers’ community support fund to support the purchase of new project penning for the 4-H pigs. ( Four Rivers Co-op/ Facebook) Quesnel & District 4-H got $8,000 from Four Rivers’ community support fund to support the purchase of new project penning for the 4-H pigs. ( Four Rivers Co-op/ Facebook)
Vanderhoof’s Men Shed came forward to match the amount raised by the Golf Club’s fundraiser. The organizations each contributed $7,710 to St. John Hospital’s oncology unit. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express) Vanderhoof’s Men Shed came forward to match the amount raised by the Golf Club’s fundraiser. The organizations each contributed $7,710 to St. John Hospital’s oncology unit. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express)

Vanderhoof Men’s Shed matches golf club’s fundraiser amount for local oncology unit

Vanderhoof’s Gold Club raised $7,710 for St. John’s Hospital

Vanderhoof’s Men Shed came forward to match the amount raised by the Golf Club’s fundraiser. The organizations each contributed $7,710 to St. John Hospital’s oncology unit. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express) Vanderhoof’s Men Shed came forward to match the amount raised by the Golf Club’s fundraiser. The organizations each contributed $7,710 to St. John Hospital’s oncology unit. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express)
2 Evacuation Orders and an Alert have been issued for areas affected by Tatuk Lake and Big Creek Wildfires in northwest B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)

Evacuation Orders issued for areas affected by Tatuk Lake and Big Creek Wildfires

There are currently 2 Evacuation Orders and 5 Evacuation Alerts issued by the RDBN

2 Evacuation Orders and an Alert have been issued for areas affected by Tatuk Lake and Big Creek Wildfires in northwest B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)
The College of New Caledonia campus in Quesnel. CNC Forest Research Society will give $50,000 to two projects from SD 91 and Stellat’en First Nation. (Photo submitted)

SD 91 and Stellat’en First Nation projects benefit from CNC Forest Research Society grant

Two projects will each get $50,000 as part of the college’s legacy fund

The College of New Caledonia campus in Quesnel. CNC Forest Research Society will give $50,000 to two projects from SD 91 and Stellat’en First Nation. (Photo submitted)
Village of Fraser Lake will get $500,000 through the funding stream to upgrade their wastewater treatment facility. (Anne Kiteley/ Omineca Express)

Fraser Lake among several northern communities to benefit from $4million funding

Wastewater treatment facility upgrade to get $500,000 through Northern Healthy Communities Fund

Village of Fraser Lake will get $500,000 through the funding stream to upgrade their wastewater treatment facility. (Anne Kiteley/ Omineca Express)
Vanderhoof RCMP is seeking public assistance in investigating a suspicious residence fire on Telegraph road. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Vanderhoof RCMP seeking public assistance in suspicious fire investigation

Fire broke out at a Telegraph Road residence on Aug. 9

Vanderhoof RCMP is seeking public assistance in investigating a suspicious residence fire on Telegraph road. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Carrier Sekani Family Services shared the image of the new billboard which will be erected along Highway 16 next week. (Supplied image)

New billboards coming to Hwy 16 to raise awareness about MMIWG

4 billboards to be erected between Prince George and Smithers

Carrier Sekani Family Services shared the image of the new billboard which will be erected along Highway 16 next week. (Supplied image)
Elections BC has penalized four candidates from Vanderhoof who contested for the 2022 general elections. (Elections BC)

Election BC penalizes several 2022 general elections candidates from Vanderhoof

Elections BC is penalizing several candidates from Vanderhoof ‘s local government elections…

Elections BC has penalized four candidates from Vanderhoof who contested for the 2022 general elections. (Elections BC)
Nechako Lumber mill on Highway 16 west near Vanderhoof. Parent company Sinclar announced permanent production curtailment, affecting 60 jobs at the sawmill on August 2. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express)

Nechako Lumber in Vanderhoof cuts 60 jobs because of uncertain fibre supply

Nechako Lakes MLA Rustad calls on B.C. to change hostile forestry policies after Sinclar’s announcement

Nechako Lumber mill on Highway 16 west near Vanderhoof. Parent company Sinclar announced permanent production curtailment, affecting 60 jobs at the sawmill on August 2. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express)
The District of Vanderhoof announced the purchase of Northside Water Service on Aug. 2. (District of Vanderhoof)

District of Vanderhoof buys Northside Water Service

The District of Vanderhoof has acquired the Northside Water Utility. The assets…

The District of Vanderhoof announced the purchase of Northside Water Service on Aug. 2. (District of Vanderhoof)
A file photo from the Fall Fair held in Vanderhoof in the past. This year, the 55th annual fair has been cancelled due to wildfire concerns in the region. (Black Press file photo)

55th Nechako Fall Fair cancelled due to wildfires in the region

4-H achievement shows and auction will still take place

A file photo from the Fall Fair held in Vanderhoof in the past. This year, the 55th annual fair has been cancelled due to wildfire concerns in the region. (Black Press file photo)
One of the participating golf teams poses for a photograph ahead of the tournament. Left to right: Team members Orlanthia, Kate, Sarah and Aman. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express)

Over $7k raised by Vanderhoof golfers for oncology unit

Golf fore the cure tournament took place on July 26

One of the participating golf teams poses for a photograph ahead of the tournament. Left to right: Team members Orlanthia, Kate, Sarah and Aman. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express)
Cars backed up on Hwy 16 on July 25. A motor vehicle incident on Hwy 16 near Berman Lake Road resulted in the lanes closed for a short time in both directions. (Anne Kiteley/ Omineca Express)

Crash kills one on Hwy 16 incident near Prince George

The incident took place near Berman Lake Road on July 25

Cars backed up on Hwy 16 on July 25. A motor vehicle incident on Hwy 16 near Berman Lake Road resulted in the lanes closed for a short time in both directions. (Anne Kiteley/ Omineca Express)
Vanderhoof resident, Jimmy Reed poses with his Bronze medal for 800m at the North American Indigenous Games 2023, in Halifax. (Submitted)

Vanderhoof boys shine at North American Indigenous Games in Halifax

Jimmy and Tommy Reed among several other athletes from northwest B.C.

Vanderhoof resident, Jimmy Reed poses with his Bronze medal for 800m at the North American Indigenous Games 2023, in Halifax. (Submitted)
More than 100 tents have been set up on the Nechako Valley Exhibition grounds to accommodate firefighters who have arrived from across the border including Mexico and US. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express )

Boots on the ground: Military arrives in Vanderhoof to help firefighters

75 soldiers helping with wildfire efforts in Vanderhoof, more 75 expected to arrive in Burns Lake

More than 100 tents have been set up on the Nechako Valley Exhibition grounds to accommodate firefighters who have arrived from across the border including Mexico and US. (Orlanthia Habsburg/ Omineca Express )
(Bulkley-Nechako Emergency Information)

Evacuation Alert issued for areas near Albert Lake wildfire and Heading Creek wildfire

The alerts have been issued to prepare residents to evacuate premises or property should it be found necessary.

(Bulkley-Nechako Emergency Information)
Hannah Kalyn, a warrant officer first class at 899 Vanderhoof Air Cadet Squadron was presented with her glider pilot wings on July 1. (Submitted photo)

Vanderhoof air cadet gets glider pilot wings

Hannah Kalyn is a warrant officer first class at 899 Vanderhoof Air Cadet Squadron

Hannah Kalyn, a warrant officer first class at 899 Vanderhoof Air Cadet Squadron was presented with her glider pilot wings on July 1. (Submitted photo)
Multiple fires in the northwest draw in additional firefighters, report BC Wildfire Officials. (Black Press Media file photo)

Firefighters prioritizing wildfires in northern B.C.; 27+ evacuation orders in effect

Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Nadina, Bulkley-Nechako, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof regions.

Multiple fires in the northwest draw in additional firefighters, report BC Wildfire Officials. (Black Press Media file photo)