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Air Force Corporal honoured in his home town

Air Force Corporal honoured in his home town

Military tribute to Air Force veteran of 24 years, Corporal Silver

Air Force Corporal honoured in his home town
Team Fireball: Debbie Smedley; Anna Prestmo; Tammy Peterson; Marg Brooks. Photo Fiona Maureen
Team Fireball: Debbie Smedley; Anna Prestmo; Tammy Peterson; Marg Brooks. Photo Fiona Maureen
Rick Stevens working up a sweat pushing the ‘giant zorb inflatable kid hamster wheel’. Photo Fiona Maureen                                Happy Anniversary NVCSS!. Photo Fiona Maureen

Nechako Valley Community Services 40th Anniversary Family Fun Day

Well attended and free fun celebration enjoyed by all on Saturday July 29

Rick Stevens working up a sweat pushing the ‘giant zorb inflatable kid hamster wheel’. Photo Fiona Maureen                                Happy Anniversary NVCSS!. Photo Fiona Maureen
From left to right: RBC Employees Stephenie Cromarty, Evelyn Shenk, Candace Klassen, Tiffany Whitecotton, and Colleen Scott. (Not in the picture, but also donated fresh baked goodies: Helen Schultz, Lavonne Frey, Marilyn Funk, Carol Bublitz, Destinee Boucher, Rita Friesen, Lisa Friesen, Candace Voth, Cathy Dyke, Leann Hewlett, Sarah Anderson, Neicy Cutts, Rachel Reeder)                                Photo Lonny Wiebe

Bankers and friends baking for BC firefighters

RBC Royal Bank staff along with numerous friends and family took part…

From left to right: RBC Employees Stephenie Cromarty, Evelyn Shenk, Candace Klassen, Tiffany Whitecotton, and Colleen Scott. (Not in the picture, but also donated fresh baked goodies: Helen Schultz, Lavonne Frey, Marilyn Funk, Carol Bublitz, Destinee Boucher, Rita Friesen, Lisa Friesen, Candace Voth, Cathy Dyke, Leann Hewlett, Sarah Anderson, Neicy Cutts, Rachel Reeder)                                Photo Lonny Wiebe
Legion donates furniture to Stuart Nechako Manor

Legion donates furniture to Stuart Nechako Manor

New recliner, love seat and couch for the residents living in long term care

Legion donates furniture to Stuart Nechako Manor
Fire break music for BC Red Cross appeal

Fire break music for BC Red Cross appeal

A musical interlude raising funds to assist wildfire-affected neighbours

Fire break music for BC Red Cross appeal
Paul Collard of Paddle for Hospice presenting the $2,500 cheque to Vanderhoof Hospice Society executive and volunteers. L - R: Emma Wiebe; Monica Rach; Alana Forsberg; Paul Collard; Andrew Beuzer; Valerie Pagdin; Kathy Hawrys. Photo Fiona Maureen

‘Paddle for Hospice’ brings in $2,500

2nd annual river race on the Nechako - a fantastic course for a worthy cause

Paul Collard of Paddle for Hospice presenting the $2,500 cheque to Vanderhoof Hospice Society executive and volunteers. L - R: Emma Wiebe; Monica Rach; Alana Forsberg; Paul Collard; Andrew Beuzer; Valerie Pagdin; Kathy Hawrys. Photo Fiona Maureen
Eleonore Wlasitz, 82 years young with a contagious smile and a huge heart for giving, at home in Vanderhoof with her crochet animals she has for sale for Hospice. Photo Fiona Maureen

Custom made crochet characters for Hospice

Kathy Hawrys of Vanderhoof Hospice took me to visit a lady in…

Eleonore Wlasitz, 82 years young with a contagious smile and a huge heart for giving, at home in Vanderhoof with her crochet animals she has for sale for Hospice. Photo Fiona Maureen
Vanderhoof Police blotter

Vanderhoof Police blotter

Files of note for the week of July 20 - 27

Vanderhoof Police blotter
Vanderhoof RCMP Police blotter

Vanderhoof RCMP Police blotter

Vanderhoof police help out with wildfires

Vanderhoof RCMP Police blotter
Manitoba firefighters enjoyed a great hamburger supper with salad and fresh baked rolls and deep fried beaver tail for dessert. Photo Fiona Maureen

Firefighters – we got your backs and stomachs!

Burgers, baking and beaver tails. Dishing up homemade community support for firefighting crews

Manitoba firefighters enjoyed a great hamburger supper with salad and fresh baked rolls and deep fried beaver tail for dessert. Photo Fiona Maureen
Swan’s Music Studio year end recital.                                Photos submitted                                Some of the students at Swan’s year end Canada 150 recital                                Photo Fiona

Another year of beautiful music

Swan’s music studio year end piano and voice recital, RCM exam results and Suzuki summer camp

Swan’s Music Studio year end recital.                                Photos submitted                                Some of the students at Swan’s year end Canada 150 recital                                Photo Fiona
NVCSS 40th Anniversary Family Fun Day

NVCSS 40th Anniversary Family Fun Day

Saturday July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Ferland Park

NVCSS 40th Anniversary Family Fun Day
Photos submitted                                Planned stops along the Vandehoof & Saik’uz Community Transportation bus route

Town shuttle bus on its way!

Vanderhoof & Saik’uz Community Transportation to run weekdays from July

Photos submitted                                Planned stops along the Vandehoof & Saik’uz Community Transportation bus route
FCpl. Lenartowitz, L receiving the top 3rd year cadet from Capt. John Callaghan.

34th Cadets Annual Ceremonial Review

Medals and awards for 899 Air Cadets

FCpl. Lenartowitz, L receiving the top 3rd year cadet from Capt. John Callaghan.
Kinettes Judy Kelly, Natalia Moe, Donna Wiebe holding the banner. Mayor Gerry Thiessen and Harold Giesbrecht of Nechako Redi-Mix ready to cut the ribbon with Kinettes President Laura Ann Goodwin. Photo Fiona Maureen

Swing makes Ferland Park fun for all

Kinette project helps makes Vanderhoof an inclusive community

Kinettes Judy Kelly, Natalia Moe, Donna Wiebe holding the banner. Mayor Gerry Thiessen and Harold Giesbrecht of Nechako Redi-Mix ready to cut the ribbon with Kinettes President Laura Ann Goodwin. Photo Fiona Maureen
Young Achievers cast of Mapes Elementary School dinner theatre production of “A Walk in the Woods”. From left to right, Back row: Margaret Poole, Ruth Harder, Evan Warkentin, Melissa Burggraaf, Andrea McLain. Middle: Rayen Rempel, Pieter Burggraaf, Janelle Hindmarch, McKenna Redcrow, Ayva Lewis, Mackenzie Martens, Samuel Klassen, Travis Wheeler, Kaylee Bell. Front: Steven Kozak, Malachi Redcrow, Bowen Haines, Quinten Wiebe, Zachary Askeland, Tanner Rempel, Nevaeh McCoy

Mapes Elementary class Young Achievers!

By Fiona Maureen James Holtz, Mapes Elementary School teacher, nominated grade 4,…

Young Achievers cast of Mapes Elementary School dinner theatre production of “A Walk in the Woods”. From left to right, Back row: Margaret Poole, Ruth Harder, Evan Warkentin, Melissa Burggraaf, Andrea McLain. Middle: Rayen Rempel, Pieter Burggraaf, Janelle Hindmarch, McKenna Redcrow, Ayva Lewis, Mackenzie Martens, Samuel Klassen, Travis Wheeler, Kaylee Bell. Front: Steven Kozak, Malachi Redcrow, Bowen Haines, Quinten Wiebe, Zachary Askeland, Tanner Rempel, Nevaeh McCoy
Photos Paul Collard

Wind storm destroys old hangar

Considerable damage to the old hangar and contents at the Vanderhoof Airport last Thurs June 9. Two planes have significant damage… The roof is toast and spread all over the place!Photos Paul Collard

Photos Paul Collard
Jessi in Children’s hospital, Vancouver. Photo submitted

A Gutsy Walk: Young Achiever Jessi Hartwig

Vanderhoof helps raise funds for Chron’s and Colitis treatment

Jessi in Children’s hospital, Vancouver. Photo submitted
Constable Nguyen, Corporal Harvey and Constable Lavigne received recognition in Prince George on May 31. Photo submitted

Vanderhoof police report for May 25 – 31

78 calls for service including breech of probation orders or undertaking issues…

Constable Nguyen, Corporal Harvey and Constable Lavigne received recognition in Prince George on May 31. Photo submitted