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Firefighters in Quesnel were called to the city’s historic foot bridge over the long weekend

The Quesnel Fire Department was called to the Fraser River Waling Bridge on Sunday (October 11) afternoon.

The Quesnel Community Foundation’s annual gala is coming up

Saturday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m.  That's when the Quesnel Community Foundation's annual gala will take place at the seniors centre.

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

There was a hefty drop in the Cariboo region's year over year unemployment rate last month.

Thanksgiving Food Drive in Quesnel was a success

The results are in from this year's Thanksgiving Food Drive in Quesnel.

Charge stayed against suspected arsonist in the South Cariboo

The suspect in a suspicious fire in the Deka Lake area is no longer facing charges.

The old Quesnel Junior School property was back on the City Council agenda

City Council is hoping to capitalize on a grant opportunity to potentially develop the land at the old Quesnel Junior School site.

Food Hub in Quesnel to be reconstructed

A contract has been awarded to rebuild the food hub that was destroyed by fire in Quesnel.

Man charged in fatal accident near Williams Lake pleads guilty in provincial court

A 37-year old man has pleaded guilty to one of the two charges laid against him in connection with a fatal accident near Dog Creek.

Pre-trial conference set for elderly man accused of shooting two people

A pre-trial conference has been set for a 78-year old man who is the accused in a shooting incident in Wells.

Emergency officials called to motel in 100 Mile House

RCMP responded to an incident at the 100 Mile Motel & RV Park this (Tuesday) morning.

Quesnel police seize loaded handguns and drugs

Quesnel RCMP seized two loaded handguns and drugs in two separate incidents.

Cariboo ready to recognize Orange Shirt Day

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, will take place throughout the Cariboo on Wednesday.

Nazko celebrates opening of new cultural site

Nazko First Nation opened up phase 1 of a brand new cultural site at Stump Lake on Sunday. (September 27)

Charges are possible in connection with accident that closed Highway 97 near Williams Lake

An active criminal investigation is underway following an accident that closed Highway 97 near 150 Mile on Friday (Sept 22) night.

Quesnel boxers bring home medals from Chilliwack event

Two Quesnel boxers, both members of the 2 Rivers Boxing Club, came home with silver medals at an event in Chilliwack.

Quesnel City Council continues to debate winter shelter location

A request to vote again on a proposed temporary shelter on Elliott Street in Quesnel failed to get on the floor at this week's (Sept 22) meeting.

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Firefighters in Quesnel were called to the city’s historic foot bridge over the long weekend

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