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A northern flying baby squirrel is currently in the care of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society after being rescued last week by a Vanderhoof family. (Photo supplied by Samantha Morin)

Vanderhoof family rescues baby northern flying squirrel

Flying squirrel saved from potentially dangerous domestic cat

A northern flying baby squirrel is currently in the care of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society after being rescued last week by a Vanderhoof family. (Photo supplied by Samantha Morin)
Saik’uz First Nation councillors Jackie Thomas (left) and Rodney Teed stand outside BC Supreme Court in Vancouver after a 189 court case involving Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations, Rio Tinto, B.C. and Canada closed Friday, July 9. (Saik’uz First Nation image)

Nearly 200-day trial by northern B.C. First Nations against Rio Tinto winds down

Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations await decision by BC Supreme Court

Saik’uz First Nation councillors Jackie Thomas (left) and Rodney Teed stand outside BC Supreme Court in Vancouver after a 189 court case involving Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations, Rio Tinto, B.C. and Canada closed Friday, July 9. (Saik’uz First Nation image)
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in conjunction with BC Parks and Takla Nation issued an evacuation alert as a result of the Mount Porter wildfire Thursday, July 8. (Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako handout photo)

Evacuation alert issued for area north of Fort St. James due to wildfire

Mount Porter wildfire listed as ‘out of control’

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in conjunction with BC Parks and Takla Nation issued an evacuation alert as a result of the Mount Porter wildfire Thursday, July 8. (Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako handout photo)
An area restriction order was issued for the vicinity of the Cutoff Creek fire Thursday, July 8. (BC Wildfire Service handout)

UPDATE: Area restriction order issued for vicinity of Cutoff Creek wildfire

Fire grows to more than 6,000 hectares

An area restriction order was issued for the vicinity of the Cutoff Creek fire Thursday, July 8. (BC Wildfire Service handout)
A northern flying baby squirrel is currently in the care of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society after being rescued last week by a Vanderhoof family. (Photo supplied by Samantha Morin)

Vanderhoof family rescues baby northern flying squirrel

Flying squirrel saved from potentially dangerous domestic cat

A northern flying baby squirrel is currently in the care of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society after being rescued last week by a Vanderhoof family. (Photo supplied by Samantha Morin)
This aerial photo of a wildfire burning approximately 60 kilometres south of Vanderhoof near Chilako was captured by BC Wildfire Service on July 2, 2021. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Burn operations remove fuel near Chilako fire

Control lines established, says Prince George Fire Centre

This aerial photo of a wildfire burning approximately 60 kilometres south of Vanderhoof near Chilako was captured by BC Wildfire Service on July 2, 2021. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
The Mckay Creek fire north of Lillooet along West Pavilion Road is one of five wildfires of note burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre as of Wednesday, July 7. (BC Wildfire Service Facebook photo)

Four Rivers Co-op collecting monetary donations for wildfire relief efforts

Funds to be matched and donated to Red Cross

The Mckay Creek fire north of Lillooet along West Pavilion Road is one of five wildfires of note burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre as of Wednesday, July 7. (BC Wildfire Service Facebook photo)
The Vanderhoof Fire Department responded to a hayfield fire Tuesday, July 7. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

BC Wildfire Service and Vanderhoof Fire Department team up to douse hayfield fire

Fire destroys 10 large hay bales

The Vanderhoof Fire Department responded to a hayfield fire Tuesday, July 7. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
Vanderhoof’s pool updated their capacity to 220 people due to change in COVID-19 restrictions. (Ema Peter photo)

Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre struggles to keep cool in early summer heat

It was more than just air conditioners at Vanderhoof homes that could…

Vanderhoof’s pool updated their capacity to 220 people due to change in COVID-19 restrictions. (Ema Peter photo)
A lightning-caused fire was extinguished at McLeese Lake Thursday, July 1. (Ian Hicks photo)

Locals use lightning tracking app, quads to snuff out wildfires post-storm near Quesnel

Department was lucky to reach the site quickly, says volunteer firefighter Ian Hicks

A lightning-caused fire was extinguished at McLeese Lake Thursday, July 1. (Ian Hicks photo)
Lightning has sparked many new wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre including one discovered Wednesday, June 30 near Chilako Lake. (BC Wildfire Service image)

UPDATE: Fire south of Vanderhoof upgraded to wildfire of note

Blaze grows to 635 hectares

Lightning has sparked many new wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre including one discovered Wednesday, June 30 near Chilako Lake. (BC Wildfire Service image)
District of Vanderhoof municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

District of Vanderhoof opens up regular council meetings for upto 3 members of the public

Limited in-person attendance allowed

District of Vanderhoof municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
Crows could be seen running through water spray from a lawn sprinkler in downtown Vanderhoof during a heat wave in June. The ‘dangerous long duration heat wave’ continued into the beginning of July and has resulted in wildfires and hundreds of deaths across B.C. (Linda Scott photo)

Crows caught running through lawn sprinklers in Vanderhoof

Heat warning remains in effect, says Environment Canada

Crows could be seen running through water spray from a lawn sprinkler in downtown Vanderhoof during a heat wave in June. The ‘dangerous long duration heat wave’ continued into the beginning of July and has resulted in wildfires and hundreds of deaths across B.C. (Linda Scott photo)
Indigenous artist Brendan Polito celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day in Fraser Lake this year. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

Indigenous artist celebrates and shares culture through his creations

Brendan Polito shares, sells art on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Indigenous artist Brendan Polito celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day in Fraser Lake this year. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
A wildfire west of Nazko First Nation was discovered Wednesday, June 30. (Nazko First Nation Facebook photo)

UPDATE: Nazko First Nation says wildfire contained by water bombers, crews will monitor overnight

A 20-unit crew from the Cariboo Fire Centre is on the way

A wildfire west of Nazko First Nation was discovered Wednesday, June 30. (Nazko First Nation Facebook photo)
BC Cancer’s mobile mammography unit will be back in Vanderhoof this September. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

BC Cancer mobile mammography unit stops in Vanderhoof and area

Service to continue visiting rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Northern B.C.

BC Cancer’s mobile mammography unit will be back in Vanderhoof this September. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
Canada Day celebrations are set to begin in Fraser Lake with a pancake breakfast. (The News files)

Fraser Lake holding Canada Day celebrations

A full day of community fun planned

Canada Day celebrations are set to begin in Fraser Lake with a pancake breakfast. (The News files)
Vanderhoof residents enjoy swimming, boating and floating in the Nechako river during the heat wave hitting most of B.C. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

Scorching heat touches down in Stuart-Nechako

Strong ridge of high pressure results in record-breaking temperatures

Vanderhoof residents enjoy swimming, boating and floating in the Nechako river during the heat wave hitting most of B.C. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
The Village of Fraser Lake recently reopened its wharf after $170,000 in repairs from damage caused by beavers. (Village of Fraser Lake Facebook photo)

Village of Fraser Lake reopens wharf after pesky beavers cause damage

Steel used to replace wooden pilings

The Village of Fraser Lake recently reopened its wharf after $170,000 in repairs from damage caused by beavers. (Village of Fraser Lake Facebook photo)
There will be a Category 2 and Category 3 fire ban in place as of noon Friday, June 25 in the Prince George Fire Centre. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo)

Category 2 and Category 3 fires to be banned in Prince George Fire Centre

Fire danger ratings to increase amid heat warnings

There will be a Category 2 and Category 3 fire ban in place as of noon Friday, June 25 in the Prince George Fire Centre. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo)
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