Teryn Midzain
Teryn is a News Reporter based in Quesnel, B.C. He started his career in local journalism in Abbotsford, B.C, where he attended the University of the Fraser Valley studying English and Media Communications. He spent six months living in London, UK, studying journalism and working in the field before returning to focus on building a long-term career. A passionate sports enthusiast, he moonlights as an amateur race car driver and plays Dungeons & Dragons when he is not on the clock or out in nature.
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Truck fire the cause of grassland fire near 100 Mile House ice rink
A truck caught fire on Wrangler Way in 100 Mile House, that spread onto the nearby grass, creating a wildland fire. 100 Mile House Fire Department was able to contain the blaze quickly, and report no one was injured.
Evac Alert in Holtry Creek Lifted
The Ulkatcho First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District have rescinded the Evacuation Alert in the Holtry Creek Fire Area. The Alert was issued on September 16 and included portions of the Dusty Lake Fire Zone, approximately 310 km west of Williams Lake. The alert covered 65 parcels and 26,826 hectares.
Quesnel Kangaroos and Rodeo extend their lucrative partnership
The Quesnel Kangaroos and the Quesnel Rodeo Club have extended their partnership producing the annual Barn Dance during the Billy Barker Days festival, ahead of the Kangaroo's upcoming 2025 season in the CIHL.
After 40 years, Rick Hansen’s inspirational song more relevant than ever
Rick Hansen and his Man in Motion Tour, and St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) song is celebrating its 40th anniversary in September.
Culture Days kicking off in Quesnel this weekend
The annual Culture Days are back in Quesnel from September 19 until October 12. Returning this year is the Art Trail that takes people across the Quesnel and surrounding community to discover new art, and talk to the artists on their experiences.
Police say MVI cause of small wildfire north of Williams Lake
A motor vehicle incident 18 km north of Williams Lake ignited a small wildfire along side Highway 97. Williams Lake RCMP says the drivers involved in the incident both walked away with no injuries.
Horsefly River Salmon Festival sees high attendance both in and out of the water
The Horsefly River Salmon Festival had a big turnout both in and out of the water at this year's event. 700 people from across the province and internationally came up to see an estimated 50,000 salmon swim up the Horsefly River.
Williams Lake Stampede brought in $5 mil, but needs help to be sustainable
The Williams Lake Stampede Association presented the economic impact that the 2025 Stampede contributed to the City. The Stampede Association also advocated for the City of Williams Lake to help make organizing and putting on the Stampede more sustainable as the volunteer base is shrinking and burning out.
Multiple Evacuation Alerts and Orders Lifted in Cariboo Fire Centre
The Evacuation Orders in the Beef Trail Creek Area and Area 2, the Dusty Lake Area, and Charlotte Lake Area have been Lifted by local First Nations Bands and the Cariboo Regional District on September 16.
Fire Centre warns of potential wildfire growth in the Cariboo-Chilcotin
The Cariboo Fire Centre is issuing a precaution that strong forecasted gusts of wind in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Fire Zones could increase fire activity and growth in the western region over the weekend.
Quesnel’s Terry Fox Run to ‘Finish It’ despite smoke or potential rain
The Rotary Club of Quesnel says, smoke or rain, the annual Terry Fox Run will go ahead. Participants are to meet at LeBourdais Park at 9 am, for a mass start at 10 am.
Quesnel Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 115 years this weekend
The Quesnel Hopsital Auxiliary is celebrating 115 years of service on the weekend of September 12 to 14. Over the years, the Auxiliary has contributed more than $2 million in hospital and patient care items.
New curbside recycling services in Red Bluff and Lhtako Dene Nation to begin in October
RecycleBC announced this morning that Curbside Recycling Collection will start in the Red Bluff and Lhtako Dene Nation communites, outside of Quesnel, on October 7. New bins will be delivered to households on the weekend of September 20 and 21.
19 facing charges after drug trafficking operation in Quesnel concludes
19 people are facing drug trafficking charges in Quesnel after a two month long RCMP investigation targeting drug trafficking in the town's downtown core has concluded.
Mustangs vs River Rush preseason game shows Cariboo rivalry didn’t take a break
The first KIJHL preseason game for the Cariboo teams, between the Quesnel River Rush and the Williams Lake Mustangs, kicked off in a physical game that shows the rivalry is still strong. The River Rush won 5-4 in a shootout.
Costly Momma Bear Sign stolen outside of Barkerville
The Momma Bear sign located just outside of Barkerville was stolen over the weekend. The sign, while estimated to only be a few hundred dollars, is costly to the operations of the non-profit society.
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Truck fire the cause of grassland fire near 100 Mile House ice rink
A truck caught fire on Wrangler Way in 100 Mile House, that spread onto the nearby grass, creating a wildland fire. 100 Mile House Fire Department was able to contain the blaze quickly, and report no one was injured.
Weather increased fire activity on the Suey Bay Wildfire
The Suey Bay wildfire on Horsefly Lake is estimated to be 2,331 hectares in size.
Evac Alert in Holtry Creek Lifted
The Ulkatcho First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District have rescinded the Evacuation Alert in the Holtry Creek Fire Area. The Alert was issued on September 16 and included portions of the Dusty Lake Fire Zone, approximately 310 km west of Williams Lake. The alert covered 65 parcels and 26,826 hectares.
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