â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

Children of essential workers now being looked after in Quesnel

The Quesnel School District has begun it’s essential worker school care program.

Superintendent Sue-Ellen Miller says at this point they have targeted the families of those work at the hospital or medical facilities…

“We have begun to bring some of those children into the Baker School site, and we’re working in partnership with the Little Pioneers daycare, who they provide before school and after school care, and we’re doing school care in the middle of the day for some children ages five to eleven, who’s families are essential workers.”

Miller says two teachers are involved in this program along with one education assistant, although that could be increased if the need is there.

She says how many children varies…

“It fluctuates daily because of shift work, but at this time I think there are approximately 16 children.”

Miller says they will be reviewing the program to see if they can include other families of essential workers.

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Quesnel Ambassadors Showcase for Crowning Ceremony Tonight

The showcase for the 2025 Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program was held last night. The four candidates gave speeches and presentations on their skills and lives. The event was MC'd by the previous years Quesnel Ambassadors winners. The final decision on who will be the 2025 Quesnel Ambassador will be made tonight at 7 pm at Echen Hall.

Big Donation Gives a Big Step for Quesnel Search and Rescue

The Quesnel Search and Rescue received a $5,000 donation from the Quesnel Elks Lodge #298. The Director of Quesnel Search and Rescue says donation will be going towards advancing the Search and Rescue's technical rope rescue kit.

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

Missing Woman Last Seen in Quesnel Found Deceased

RCMP report on July 11, 2025, they have found Alice Chingee deceased. Chingee was reported missing on July 18, 2024.

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 
- Advertisement -