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WEDNESDAY, August 20, 2014
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RCMP Report Jesse Cole Caledonia Courier
On August 9 at around 6:30 p.m. Fort St. James RCMP officers responded to a report of domestic assault on the Nak’azdli Band reservation. A female victim had been assaulted by an ex-boyfriend and received threats. RCMP officers located and arrested the suspect who was later released with a court date and strict conditions. *** On August 9 at around 10:30 p.m. Fort St. James RCMP responded to a report of a robbery. A female victim had been walking when she was approached by another female, Jessica Antoine. Antoine proceeded to assault the female victim several times before robbing her of her property. Antoine is known to police and was located and arrested. She was later remanded into Custody in Prince George by a Justice of the Peace. *** On August 12 at around 2:30 p.m. Fort St. James RCMP officers responded to a minor vehicle accident in downtown Fort St. James. The male occupant was located and had breached an order not to be within the Fort St. James city limits. Thomas Duncan was taken into custody by RCMP officers and later remanded to a Prince George court by a Justice of the Peace. Duncan’s court date is scheduled for August 15.
From left to right: Richard Wruth, Mike Dimassimo, Chris Moutray, Jaime Fraser, Kelly Beal, Norm Letnick, Carol Ann Shearer, Ray Sayles, Elesha Seimens and Karri Lybbert pose for a photo at the 48 annual Nechako Valley Exhibition. Photo by Jesse Cole.
A country fair The 48 annual Nechako Valley Exhibition drew thousands out over the three days Jesse Cole Caledonia Courier The band stands have come down and the animals have all gone back to pasture but the smell of cotton candy and hay still lingers in the air around the Nechako Valley Exhibiton (NVE) grounds. The 48 annual NVE was yet again a huge success drawing thousands of people from throughout the region to attend. Fair-goers were treated to over 40 different events thoughout the three day exhibition including everything from live music
performances by Vanderhoof locals Rosewoods’ Diaries to stock dog trials, mutton busting and a Calcutta Rodeo. It was certainly an event not to be missed. A true country fair, the NVE didn’t need all the bells and whistles of typical fall fairs, they opted for good old fashioned agriculture shows and competitions rather than a ferris wheel or rollercoaster. People seemed genuinely happy as they perused the fair grounds, filling up on homemade lemonade and poutine or petting some of the rab-
bits, pigs and goats that were throughout the area. The regions 4-H clubs, from both Fort St. James and Vanderhoof showed of their skills with displays of agriculture know-how, photography and animal rearing. The Omineca Express and The Caledonia Courier were both on hand throughout the three day fair taking in everything it had to offer. We were thoroughly delighted by the fun, friendship and hard work of all those involved. Check out some of our favourite moments from the NVE on pages six and seven.