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City sends wrong utility message

Residents opening their utility bills this week shouldn't get too excited at the prospect of receiving a reward for paying their bills in advance.

Northern Health in brief

VANDERHOOF - Not a single 2011 family practice graduate of the Northern Medical Program was successfully recruited by Northern Health, but Dr. Charles Jago expects that will change.
Relay For Life fundraising drive given an engine

Relay For Life fundraising drive given an engine

Anyone who has ever participated in the Canadian Cancer Society's 24-hour Relay for Life fundraiser knows it can get a little crowded on the track at Masich Place Stadium.
Broadcaster to sound off from P.G.

Broadcaster to sound off from P.G.

One of B.C.'s most popular and long-standing broadcasters will be beamed across the province live from Prince George, later this week.
Little girl's first haircut snips at heartstrings

Little girl's first haircut snips at heartstrings

Hairstylist Karen Cadle took out her scissors and Denae Kettle smiled as six years of hair growth was snipped off in a long braid.
Strong Kids campaign launched locally

Strong Kids campaign launched locally

The Mayor's proclamation marked Friday as the launch for the YMCA of Northern BC's Strong Kids campaign in which the non-profit hopes to raise $18,000 to send kids to camp.
Kids delight in fair

Kids delight in fair

It was hard to tell who was having more fun at the Mardi Gras/Snow Daze Wendy's Kids Fun Fair -- six-year-old Lucas Astorino or his dad Mike.

Work of Robson Valley, Vanderhoof historians awarded

A McBride-area sheep farmer/marriage commissioner whose work has documented the lives of the people of the Robson Valley is this year's recipient of the Jeanne Clarke Memorial local history service award.
Immersion students finding French diversions

Immersion students finding French diversions

Sally Connon has some advice for parents who fear their kids might sink in French immersion. Don't worry about it.

Voters back Vanderhoof aquatic centre

Vanderhoof is one stroke closer to their own pool. The voters of Vanderhoof turned out in record numbers for Saturday's town council by-election and pool referendum giving overwhelming approval for council to build a new aquatic centre.