shiraoi in the house PAGE A3
artist’s view of chilcotin war PAGE A16
running in the rain PAGE A18
OBSERVER QUESNEL - CARIBOO
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Friday, October 11, 2013
VOL. 100 NO. 12
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Suspects sought in explosion case
Red Bluff residents were evacuated after an explosive was deliberately set. Around 4 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Quesnel RCMP received a report of an explosion in a driveway at a residence in the Red Bluff area. Police investigation has revealed that an explosion was detonated in the back of a pickup truck parked in the driveway. This explosion resulted in substantial damage to the vehicle. A window in the front of the residence was also damaged by the blast. Fortunately, no one was injured by the explosion. The explosion created significant noise and force which woke neighbours in the area. Six homes in the immediate vicinity were evacuated as a safety precaution. The scene has been secured and RCMP are awaiting specialists from the RCMP’s
Explosive Disposal Unit and Specialized Forensic Identification Services. There is no indication to link this incident with the discovery of discarded dynamite at the city’s landfill earlier this week. Police investigation revealed the explosion was intentionally set. However, this was not a random act. RCMP continue to work on this case to identify suspects and to bring the person(s) responsible to justice. Anyone with any information call the General Investigation Section of the Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211immediately. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477). With Crimestoppers you do not need to provide your name and you do not have to testify in court. Crimestoppers pays up to $2,000 in cash reward for information leading to an arrest and charge.
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Foul play not suspected in Caitlin Murray case
The street was empty after RCMP evacuated local residents following an explosion. Autumn MacDonald photo
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A brighter future for women The Quesnel Women’s Fall Challenge welcomed 639 women and girls to its annual hospital mammography unit fundraiser. Jaeana Dumais was one of several young women to participate. As technology and preventative measures become more effective, the hope is women will have a brighter future. For more photos see page A13 – 15 and B2. Karen Powell photos
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RCMP are stating foul play is NOT suspected in the case of missing 21-year-old, Caitlin Murray from Quesnel. Murray was last seen on video surveillance Sept. 30 at approximately 12:45 a.m. walking onto the Fraser River footbridge. Quesnel RCMP, Quesnel Search and Rescue and RCMP Air Services have searched the immediate area including the footbridge, the Fraser River, surrounding parks and riverbanks. Police investigation and search efforts to date have met with negative results and have been unable to locate Murray. Aerial search efforts will continue periodically in attempts to provide answers to the family who still remain hopeful. RCMP have followed up on a number of tips and determined that the last known sighting of Murray was captured on video surveillance of her walking onto the footbridge. She was by herself at that time.
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