Category Archives: Cariboo Region
Man arrested in Williams Lake after Monday morning gun complaint
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake responded to a weapons complaint Monday morning (Apr. 26).Just before 9:00 a.m., a caller reported a man in the 600-block of Atwood Place, putting a rifle i...
Apr 26, 2021
Numerous natural incidents affect highways and roads near Prince George and throughout Cariboo
PRINCE GEORGE - South of Quesnel, a mudslide on Friday caused a closure on Durrell Road just off Cariboo Highway. A detour is available via Cariboo Highway and Dale Lake Road, but an update won't be a...
Apr 25, 2021 Highway 16 has been limited to single lane traffic halfway between Beaverley and Vanderhoof (Image Credit: Brian Frenkel)
Four kilometres of Nazko Road experiencing flooding, closed in both direction
NAZKO - A small ranching and logging community west of Quesnel is experiencing flooding. Four kilometres of Nazko Road - between Centennial Park Road and Bill Road - is closed in both directions. No d...
Apr 24, 2021 (CKPG Today/File photo).
Quesnel waterfront plan set to restore true 'river city’ identity
QUESNEL - As temperatures warm up, and the snow melts away the construction season begins for some of the first major development on the Quesnel waterfront.The plan is a lengthy one for the Quesnel wa...
Apr 23, 2021
RCMP seek help in locating Quesnel man not seen in over two weeks
QUESNEL - Mounties are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Quesnel man.Quesnel RCMP Sgt. Richard Weseen says 27-year-old Sidney Ryan Boyd was reported missing on April 19 but was last seen...
Apr 22, 2021
Referendum on June 19 confirmed for proposed Quesnel pool upgrade
QUESNEL - A larger leisure pool, a lazy river, a toddler play area, a gradual entry, new saunas, and a new hot tub. On June 19, Eligible voters will have their say if they want to borrow $20 million f...
Apr 18, 2021 Plan view of proposed upgrades to Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre pool facilities (City of Quesnel).
Quesnel sawmill purchased, set to re-open and employ around 90
QUESNEL -A crucial player in Quesnel's economy is set to re-open. Kandola Forest Products (KCU) announced it purchased the specialty sawmill in Quesnel, formerly known at C&C Wood Products. KCU sa...
Apr 17, 2021 CKPG News File Image.
Human remains delay Quesnel hospital addition
QUESNEL- Northern Health has confirmed the completion of the addition to G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel will be delayed into 2022.The delay is due to the discovery of human remains at the sit...
Apr 16, 2021
RCMP use spike belts to aid in drug, guns bust
QUESNEL - Quesnel RCMP used spike belts to seize drugs, cash and a handgun last night (April 15)."At approximately 5:17 p.m., a RCMP North District Traffic Services officer attempted to stop a northbo...
Apr 16, 2021
Province issues advisory, warns of possible high water in Cariboo region
VICTORIA - The warm, sunny weather this week is already having an impact on waterways in the B.C. Interior.The B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) has issued a high streamflow advisory for the entire C...
Apr 15, 2021