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The first sporting event for Billy Barker Days launches today

The annual Bob Wilson Memorial Crash to Pass race is just about to go Lights Out tonight, to start the 50th anniversary of Billy Barker Days.

Quesnel’s 2026 Ambassadors have been named capping off the program’s final night

Abigail Russell and Nora Aziz were crowned as the new Quesnel Ambassadors were named at the Awards Ceremony and final night of Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program.

The whimsical festival of ArtsWells returns this weekend

ArtsWells returns this coming weekend, featuring a diverse line up of local, out of town, and out of province folk and artistic talent. The Festival runs from June 26 to June 28.

Sun shines on the 5th Annual Quesnel Children’s Festival

Quesnel families gathered from some lunch and fun for the 5th Annual Children's Festival in LeBourdais Park.

Interlakes Fire Hall hosts annual open house

The Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its Open House for the community to come and enjoy on Saturday, May 16.

Quesnel coffee shop owner creates World Largest birthday cake

A new world record was set in Quesnel today, as Ted Martindale, owner of Granville's Coffee, created the World's Largest Carrot Cake and celebrated his 80th birthday.

Amata Transition House’s Coldest Night of the Year walk to be held tomorrow

Amata Transition House will have their Coldest Night of the Year walk tomorrow starting at 5 p.m. The walk helps raise funds and brings awareness for those in need in the community.

Nazko healing fires dates for new season

The Nazko First Nation has announced its community Healing Fires will be returning for another year in two locations in Quesnel.

Warmer weather makes annual sled dog mail run change final dash

Due to rain and warmer weather making trails and the final days through Barkerville dangerous, changes have been made to the Schedule of Events for the annual Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run.

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The envelopes and letters for the 34th Annual Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run will be on sale at select locations across the Cariboo and in Prince George, starting on Friday, December 19.

This year’s Stuff A Cruiser brings new record totals for Quesnel RCMP

The Quesnel RCMP's sixth annual Stuff the Cruiser event, held last Saturday and Sunday, set a new record of donations given by the community.

Holiday cheer blissed Quesnel Kids’ visit with Santa

The weather played nice in Quesnel for this year's Santa Extravaganza. Santa arrived on the Quesnel Fire Department's fire truck, and many Quesnel community organizations and business provided food and games for everyone to enjoy.

Quesnel Old Time Fiddlers’ annual Christmas Dance this weekend

The Quesnel Old Time Fiddlers' Association is hosting its annual Christmas Dance and Potluck Dinner on Saturday, December 6. The dinner has been a long standing tradition in Quesnel for more than 50 years.

Annual Stuff the Cruiser in Quesnel back in early December

Quesnel RCMP are having their annual Stuff the Cruiser event on December 6 and 7 at the Walmart parking lot, starting at 9 am on both days.

Universities and employers gather in Quesnel for post-secondary opportunities mini–fair

A Mini–Fair event connecting Indigenous learners with post–secondary insitituions, such as UNBC and UBC, and employment opportunities is set for Oct. 29 in Quesnel. This Mini–Fair will be at the Echen Deni Nen Keyoh (Formerly Elks Hall) from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

46th annual Williams Lake Halloween Fireworks set to light up Spooky Night

Lake City residents are invited to the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds for the 46th Annual Halloween Fireworks on Friday, October 31 for an evening packed with games, food, a cozy bonfire and a dazzling fireworks display to cap off the Spooky Season.

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