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Cattle evaluation course coming to Vanderhoof

Cattle evaluation course coming to Vanderhoof

A three-day livestock evaluation course will be taking place in Vanderhoof at the end of August to help local ranchers add more value to their beef.

Tubing incident ends well

Nechako Valley Search and Rescue was called out for a swiftwater rescue on the Cheslatta River on Monday after it was reported that two people out tubing were in distress.
B.C. gang strategy working, Bond says

B.C. gang strategy working, Bond says

B.C.'s two-year-old 'gangs and guns' strategy is working, and the province will continue to do its share to maintain it, Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond says.

Money missing from Vanderhoof Valley Diesel

A money-hungry thief stole $1,500 from Valley Diesel on Highway 16 East on July 28.
Hydro rate increases to be cut back

Hydro rate increases to be cut back

BC Hydro should reduce its proposed rate increases by half and prune back a corporation that has become overstaffed and micromanaged, according to a review panel appointed by the B.C. government.
Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

More than 1.6 million voters sent in their ballots for B.C.'s referendum on the harmonized sales tax, a participation rate that matches the 51 per cent turnout for the 2009 B.C. election.

School District 91’s business company requests $1 million in funding

School District 91, through their new business company is requesting help from four district municipalities in order to get the company off the ground.
Flashcam requested for bike park to deter vandals

Flashcam requested for bike park to deter vandals

Volunteers who run the Rip’n the North Bike Park are requesting the use of the RCMP Flashcam to try and stop dirt bikers and other vandals causing damage to the park.
North side Vanderhoof residents raise concerns about water rate increase

North side Vanderhoof residents raise concerns about water rate increase

Residents on the north side of the Nechako river may see water rate increases of 23.52 per cent this year pending approval from the BC Water Management Branch.

Saik’uz chief speaks out against Missing Women Inquiry

Chief Jackie Thomas of Saik’uz First Nation says she will not welcome the missing women’s inquiry commission back to her community because she fears it will be a one-sided investigation.