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Vanderhoof man murdered Sam Redding Omineca Express A Vanderhoof resident was shot and killed by his father in the community of Takla Landing. Thirty-six year old Christopher Seguin was murdered by Jacques Seguin, 66, who is remanded in cus-
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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tody and will appear in court later this week. According to the RCMP news release, Jacques Seguin will be charged with second degree murder. The “domestic incident” could be the same serious incident that police were checking into last Friday night as described in another release.
Fort Fraser plaque unveiled
Ralph Roy and his family stand proudly beside the plaque honouring Roy’s contributions to Fort Fraser including the Fort Fraser Overhead bridge. Sam Redding Omineca Express On August 16, a plaque was unveiled in Fort Fraser honouring the hard work and commitment of one man. That man is Ralph Roy, a local who dedicated his time to working for his community. Roy is the elected representative for the regional district of Bulkley-Nechako. Director Ralph Roy has always been involved in the
community. He coached hockey and was alderman for the village. According to his daughter Nichole, Roy has worked tirelessly to build the Fort Fraser Overhead bridge. On the day of the unveiling, Roy’s family kept it a complete secret, he had brothers flying in from Ontario to be there, and when Roy finally reached the crowd of people gathered to celebrate him, the look of surprise was priceless. Continued on page 3
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Ryshel McKee from the Blue Mountain 4-H club, is ready to show off her horse in the Senior Showmanship event at the fair. This year, 4-H in Canada is celebrating 100 years. And 2014 will mark 100 years of 4-H in British Columbia. Photo by Sam Redding
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