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Quesnel River Pulp, one of two pulp plants in Quesnel owned by West Fraser, has been sold to Atlas Holdings and will now be operated by Alberta company Millar Western. (Tracey Roberts photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel pulp mill sold by West Fraser Timber

Quesnel River Pulp part of a two-factory deal for cash and fibre supply

Quesnel River Pulp, one of two pulp plants in Quesnel owned by West Fraser, has been sold to Atlas Holdings and will now be operated by Alberta company Millar Western. (Tracey Roberts photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
This grizzly came right into suburban Quesnel pursuing food, eating from this tree on Moffat Street. (Photo by Julie Dorge Photography)

Grizzly bears in Quesnel subdivision cause concern, debate

Unusual bear sighting well inside the city

This grizzly came right into suburban Quesnel pursuing food, eating from this tree on Moffat Street. (Photo by Julie Dorge Photography)
This trail camera shows the success of the lure scents for drawing bears into the counting zone. (Photo submitted)

Researchers hunt for bear minimums, bear maximums in B.C. wilderness

Cariboo region First Nations doing counting bears in anticipation of feeding future policy decisions

This trail camera shows the success of the lure scents for drawing bears into the counting zone. (Photo submitted)
Persistent flames leapt out of the rubble of what was once Prince George's most popular Greek restaurant, after the long abandoned building exploded at about 7 a.m. Aug. 22. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Morning blast destroys abandoned Prince George restaurant

Many other nearby structures damaged, three people injured

Persistent flames leapt out of the rubble of what was once Prince George's most popular Greek restaurant, after the long abandoned building exploded at about 7 a.m. Aug. 22. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Tilly, the very lucky, very injured kitten was discovered in Quesnel by kind residents who got her to the SPCA for significant medical attention. (Photo by SPCA)

Alone, severely hurt kitten rescued by Good Samaritan in Quesnel

Hurt kitten was found on the shores of Dragon Lake, taken to SPCA

Tilly, the very lucky, very injured kitten was discovered in Quesnel by kind residents who got her to the SPCA for significant medical attention. (Photo by SPCA)
Clouds reflect in the water of Bowron Lake. (Tracey Roberts photo)

1 dead after plane crash at Bowron Lake east of Quesnel

Investigation underway into cause of crash

Clouds reflect in the water of Bowron Lake. (Tracey Roberts photo)
Quesnel RCMP pursued a male and female armed robbery suspects after a vehicle was stolen at gunpoint from youths in a convenience store parking lot. (Black Press file photo)

2 Quesnel youths robbed at gunpoint, suspects take off with wallet, car

Theft turned into a police pursuit that was forced to end due to risk to public

Quesnel RCMP pursued a male and female armed robbery suspects after a vehicle was stolen at gunpoint from youths in a convenience store parking lot. (Black Press file photo)
BC Bus North is a program run by the provincial government meant to service northern B.C. communities. Local government and rider fees also help pay for the Highway 16 routes between Smithers and Prince George. (B.C. Transit photo)

Finding the fare balance in northern transit costs

Regional District revs up bus discussions

BC Bus North is a program run by the provincial government meant to service northern B.C. communities. Local government and rider fees also help pay for the Highway 16 routes between Smithers and Prince George. (B.C. Transit photo)
The First Nations communities of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, as depicted in the RDBN’s guide to the region’s Indigenous areas. (Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako image)

First Nations outlined in new Regional District guide

An overview of the region’s Indigenous makeup now at RDBN fingertips

The First Nations communities of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, as depicted in the RDBN’s guide to the region’s Indigenous areas. (Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako image)
Heavy industry is working hard in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, but community infrastructure and programming is not feeling fair benefit, according to a report. (Frank Peebles photo/Houston Today)

Visiting industry not supporting enough community development in Bulkley Nechako

RDBN discussion paper suggests provincial improvements

Heavy industry is working hard in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, but community infrastructure and programming is not feeling fair benefit, according to a report. (Frank Peebles photo/Houston Today)
The Bulkley Valley and Lakes District (striped area) are the subjects of the first fire restrictions of 2023. (BC Wildfire Service image)

Fire restrictions already for Houston area

Northwest Fire Centre issues ban on Category 2 & 3 burning

The Bulkley Valley and Lakes District (striped area) are the subjects of the first fire restrictions of 2023. (BC Wildfire Service image)
Bob and Rosanne Murray provide fresh locally grown produce on their farm south of Burns Lake in 2016. (Lakes District News file photo)

Northern flexibilities needed in ALR process

RDBN pushing changes for farmland applications

Bob and Rosanne Murray provide fresh locally grown produce on their farm south of Burns Lake in 2016. (Lakes District News file photo)
Black Press journalist Robert Barron tries out a mobility scooter during the City of Duncan’s accessibility tour. The province is now implementing the Accessible B.C. Act, starting with local consultation. (Black Press file photo)

Accessibility issues hard to move through

RDBN directors want to help but struggle with B.C. gov policies

Black Press journalist Robert Barron tries out a mobility scooter during the City of Duncan’s accessibility tour. The province is now implementing the Accessible B.C. Act, starting with local consultation. (Black Press file photo)
Farming may be hard work, but it can be a fulfilling occupation.

Farmland is for farming

Regional District reps bothered by disconnect with ALC

Farming may be hard work, but it can be a fulfilling occupation.
B.C. health minister Adrian Dix. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

RDBN wants unvaccinated healthcare workers back on the job

Provincial gov says the risks are too high for vulnerable patients

B.C. health minister Adrian Dix. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Nixen Baidwan celebrated his own birthday by donating pizza to the homeless at Seasons House. (Bindy Baidwan photo)

Quesnel boy uses birthday to donate pizzas to those in need

Boy turns nine, donates pizza to Seasons House

Nixen Baidwan celebrated his own birthday by donating pizza to the homeless at Seasons House. (Bindy Baidwan photo)
David Baker (Manlove) fatally shot by Quesnel RCMP in 2021. (Change.org petition)

RCMP cleared after shooting man 11 times in downtown Quesnel: police watchdog

Man grabbed, chambered, and discharged shotgun before RCMP fired

David Baker (Manlove) fatally shot by Quesnel RCMP in 2021. (Change.org petition)
A video featuring Quesnel toddler Thomas’s efforts at his parent’s water factory has captured millions of views from around the world. (Submitted photo)

VIDEO: B.C. water-toting toddler goes viral for helping out at family business

1-year-old Thomas has become an internet sensation

A video featuring Quesnel toddler Thomas’s efforts at his parent’s water factory has captured millions of views from around the world. (Submitted photo)
Michels Canada fishing derby

Hook on to charity ice fishing derby

Two lakes, one Sunday, lots of community benefits

Michels Canada fishing derby
RDBN

Regional District of Bulkley Nechako contemplates tax increases

Six per cent is the staff-recommended increase

RDBN