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Quesnel names new city manager

John Stecyk is the new city manager for the City of Quesnel. He was named to the position on Wednesday, and will start in the position Jan. 4.

Signatures needed to stop RCMP expenditure

The window is now open for anyone opposed to the proposal to invest in a new RCMP detachment. Advertising for this got underway Saturday in The Citizen.

Lake votes no to fire department

Cluculz Lake taxpayers voted narrowly against paying for an expansion to the Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
Craft fair pauses for November

Craft fair pauses for November

The Multicultural Craft and Gift Bazaar is on hold for the rest of November, as the competition of craft fairs increase running up to Christmas, said Russ Stolz, a vendor at the bazaar.

In-custody deaths subject of Wednesday forum

The B.C. Civil Liberties Association will hold a Prince George meeting on the topic of deaths in police custody. Several cases from the Central Interior are up for discussion, which is centred on a report written by a BCCLA researcher.

Joey's offers $25,000 to winning project

To mark 25 years of business across Canada Joey's Seafood restaurant is holding a Community Revival Project contest for nominated causes that can include non-profit groups, facility or charitable projects.

Chinese investment in Canada Zinc clears hurdle

Canada Zinc Metals Corp. says it has been advised by Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Holdings Co. Ltd. that the Chinese company has received regulatory approval to make a further investment in the Canadian zinc junior mining company.

Northern Orchestra a fan favourite

For a small group of people, Saturday afternoon was spent in the glory of listening to some "Familiar Favourites," as performed by the Northern Orchestra. I walked into the St.
Ou est la boeuf

Ou est la boeuf

Another continent - the second in three weeks - has gotten the local beef industry's message.

Slippery road accident

Foothills Boulevard and Highland Drive was the scene of a slippery road accident about 8 a.m. Monday. RCMP said a north bound van slid out of control and hit a south bound vehicle head on, forcing one of the vehicles into the ditch.