Local News

The province of British Columbia proclaimed Sunday, March 21, as international day for the elimination of racial discrimination.

Sophie Thomas, a respected Dakelh elder and traditional healer, passed away Wednesday in her Saik'uz village home south of Vanderhoof. Thomas was believed to be in her late 80s. See The Citizen for more details.

The provincial government has launched a new website aimed at seniors. By going to www.SeniorsBC.

The case that involves the body of a deceased man found Wednesday in the area of Blackwater Road just keeps getting worse. On Thursday police discovered a second male body off the Pelican Lake Forest Road, but no other details are available.

Families with military members overseas are invited to meet others like themselves for support and sharing of stories at the Railway and Forestry Museum at 2 p.m. Saturday. Bring your favourite snack to share.

The North Cariboo Branch of the BCSPCA is seeking foster homes for young kittens and pups, their mothers, injured and stressed animals. Foster families need only provide some time, a safe space and love.

The trend in the Cariboo (as well North Central B.C.) is the arrival of more Asian-descent residents from the Lower Mainland who purchase properties "for the sole purpose of housing marijuana grow operations," said RCMP Sgt. W.

A support group for local military families with loved ones stationed in Afghanistan will be meeting this Saturday at the Railway and Forestry Museum on River Road. It starts at 2 p.m. and you're asked to bring along your favourite snack to share.

The Outdoor Ice Oval crossed the finish line in strong form this year, after falling hard into a corner last year.

A new reservation system means campers will be able to reserve specific sites at B.C. Parks campgrounds starting April 1-- but they'll also be paying more.