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RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty speaks in the House of Commons. (House of Commons Photography)

‘Violence is not in their job description’; MP Doherty on protecting healthcare workers

MP Todd Doherty is advocating for making assault on healthcare workers an aggravating factor

Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty speaks in the House of Commons. (House of Commons Photography)
The Cariboo Cougars and Northern Capitals include players from Quesnel, Williams Lake and Vanderhoof. (File Photo)

Cariboo Cougars U18, U17 squads perfect during weekend games

The teams feature players from around the Cariboo region

  • Dec 6, 2021
The Cariboo Cougars and Northern Capitals include players from Quesnel, Williams Lake and Vanderhoof. (File Photo)
The first outdoor BC U18AAA game included players from around the region, including former Williams Lake players Brette Kerley, Paige Outhouse, Pyper Alexander and goaltender Cadence Petitclerc-Crosby, The event took place on the outdoor ice at the Ernie Sam Memorial Arena in January of 2020. The second event will be played at the same location in 2021. (Williams Lake Tribune File Photo)

Cougars, Northern Capitals planning for return of outdoor hockey game

Teams from Fraser Valley will be playing local outfits in outdoor games in late-January

The first outdoor BC U18AAA game included players from around the region, including former Williams Lake players Brette Kerley, Paige Outhouse, Pyper Alexander and goaltender Cadence Petitclerc-Crosby, The event took place on the outdoor ice at the Ernie Sam Memorial Arena in January of 2020. The second event will be played at the same location in 2021. (Williams Lake Tribune File Photo)
Wells Mayor Gabe Fourchalk announced his immediate resignation Friday, Nov. 19. (Cariboo Regional District photo)

Wells mayor resigns, cites perceived conflict of interest with mine in letter

Gabe Fourchalk also works as an equipment operator at Barkerville Gold Mines

  • Nov 19, 2021
Wells Mayor Gabe Fourchalk announced his immediate resignation Friday, Nov. 19. (Cariboo Regional District photo)
The Cariboo Cougars and Northern Capitals include players from Quesnel and Williams Lake and Vanderhoof. (File Photo)
The Cariboo Cougars and Northern Capitals include players from Quesnel and Williams Lake and Vanderhoof. (File Photo)

Cariboo minor hockey update

Northern hockey rosters include players from Quesnel, Williams Lake and Vanderhoof

The Cariboo Cougars and Northern Capitals include players from Quesnel and Williams Lake and Vanderhoof. (File Photo)
The Cariboo Cougars and Northern Capitals include players from Quesnel and Williams Lake and Vanderhoof. (File Photo)
B.C.’s minister of transportation and infrastructure Rob Fleming, right, toured the Cariboo recently to see areas impacted by flooding and freshet. (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure photo)
B.C.’s minister of transportation and infrastructure Rob Fleming, right, toured the Cariboo recently to see areas impacted by flooding and freshet. (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure photo)
The Cariboo Cougars and Northern Capitals include players from Quesnel, Williams Lake and Vanderhoof. (File Photo)

Cariboo Cougars minor hockey teams in action over weekend

The U18 squad has split every weekend series so far this season

The Cariboo Cougars and Northern Capitals include players from Quesnel, Williams Lake and Vanderhoof. (File Photo)
Orange Shirt Day founders Joan Sorley and Phyllis Webstad took part in a vigil on Canada Day in Williams Lake at Herb Gardner Park. Their work inspired the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Angie Mindus file photo)

‘In awe’: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation huge for Orange Shirt Day founders

Phyllis Webstad and Joan Sorley started the movement leading to national holiday in 2013

Orange Shirt Day founders Joan Sorley and Phyllis Webstad took part in a vigil on Canada Day in Williams Lake at Herb Gardner Park. Their work inspired the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Angie Mindus file photo)
Todd Doherty. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo -Williams Lake Tribune)

Update: Conservative Todd Doherty projected to be re-elected in Cariboo-Prince George riding

Preliminary results show Doherty has 50.1 per cent of the votes with 77 per cent of poll results in

Todd Doherty. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo -Williams Lake Tribune)
Dr. Leigh Hunsinger-Chang is the Green Party of Canada candidate in the Cariboo-Prince George riding. (Photo submitted)

Election 2021 Cariboo-Prince George Candidate Q&A: Leigh Hunsinger-Chang, Green Party of Canada

We asked each candidate four questions, here are Hunsinger-Chang’s answers

  • Sep 12, 2021
Dr. Leigh Hunsinger-Chang is the Green Party of Canada candidate in the Cariboo-Prince George riding. (Photo submitted)
Jeremy Gustafson is the People's Party of Candidate in the Cariboo Prince George riding. (Photo submitted)

Election 2021 Cariboo-Prince Geroge Q&A: Jeremy Gustafson, People’s Party of Canada

We asked the candidates for questions regarding the upcoming election

  • Sep 12, 2021
Jeremy Gustafson is the People's Party of Candidate in the Cariboo Prince George riding. (Photo submitted)
NDP candidate Audrey McKinnon. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Election 2021 Cariboo-Prince George Q&A: Audrey McKinnon, New Democratic Party

We asked each candidate four questions, here are McKinnon’s answers

  • Sep 12, 2021
NDP candidate Audrey McKinnon. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Election 2021 Cariboo-Prince Geroge Q&A: Henry Thiessen, Christian Heritage Party

We asked each candidate four questions, here are Henry Thiessen’s answers

  • Sep 12, 2021
Henry Thiessen is the Christian Heritage Party of Canada's candidate in the Cariboo Prince George riding. (Photo submitted)

Christian Heritage Party candidate hails from Vanderhoof

He spent 34 years as a helicopter pilot and travelled all over

Henry Thiessen is the Christian Heritage Party of Canada's candidate in the Cariboo Prince George riding. (Photo submitted)
Jeremy Gustafson is the People’s Party of Candidate in the Cariboo Prince George riding. (Photo submitted)

Cariboo-Prince George People’s Party of Canada candidate moved to Horsefly two months ago

After reading the PPC platform Gustafson said he became convinced it was the party for him

Jeremy Gustafson is the People’s Party of Candidate in the Cariboo Prince George riding. (Photo submitted)
Todd Doherty is seeking a third term as MP in the Cariboo Prince George riding. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo -Williams Lake Tribune)
Todd Doherty is seeking a third term as MP in the Cariboo Prince George riding. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo -Williams Lake Tribune)
Leigh Hunsinger-Chang of Prince George has announced her intention to run as the Green Party candidate for the Cariboo-Prince George riding in this year’s federal election. (Photo submitted)
Leigh Hunsinger-Chang of Prince George has announced her intention to run as the Green Party candidate for the Cariboo-Prince George riding in this year’s federal election. (Photo submitted)
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (CPAC)

Trudeau requests election, Cariboo-Prince George Conservative, NDP candidates react

Todd Doherty and Audrey McKinnon critical of Trudeau’s timing

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (CPAC)
The Big Stick Lake Area fire crossed Highway 20 Tuesday, July 13. (Photo submitted)

Cariboo Fire Centre gives latest details on wildfire situation

There are nine wildfires of note within the region

  • Jul 20, 2021
The Big Stick Lake Area fire crossed Highway 20 Tuesday, July 13. (Photo submitted)