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KARMA: The above photo was taken within 24 hours of the incident. It shows ‘Karma’ safe inside Janice Lanes shop but, she was still noticably scared and malnurished, said Ms. Lane. continued... and it’s fur was all over the place,” said Ms. Tkachyk. The rain had made the road-side ditch full with mud, and after 20 minutes of trying to get the cat to come, it freaked out and ran sideways into the brush, said Ms. Tkachyk. “I had to leave, I couldn’t chase it. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my kid on the hwy,” she said. Once home, Ms. Tkachyk posted what had happened on Facebook. Her comments saw an immediate re-
action from numerous concerned citizens. A handful of people even tried their luck at retrieving the cat, including Dana Stark who was in Prince George at the time of the incident. Following the developing story online, she went to the area after returning to town just after 9 p.m. and found the kitten meowing by the Rona sign on Hwy 16. “We chased her through the bush for almost an hour, she didn’t go far because she just went around in circles. Then as soon as I sprinkled food she came right for it but unfortunately she scooted away four times. She was fast,” said Ms. Stark. Janice Lane of Vanderhoof also heard of the kitten’s whereabouts through Facebook and decided to go out and look for her. “It scares me that there are people around out there capable of doing such a thing,” said Ms. Lane, who owns four cats and four dogs all of which are rescues. “It was raining and cold, so I thought she probably isn’t doing so good. I worried she might take off and then no one would be able to find her in the morning. So I figured I better go scoop her while she is still in the area.” When Ms. Lane arrived where the kitten had last been seen at about 11:30 pm, she noticed the food previous-
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ly put out by Ms. Stark. She set up her cat trap nearby with food strategically placed inside and, the kitten almost immediately ran over, she said. “Her condition was good, showing no sign of injuries, said Ms. Lane. “When I brought her back to my warm shop she ate and drank right away. It’s just amazing, I’ve seen her walk and stretch but, when you get too close she still scrambles off so I haven’t been able to touch her. But from what I can see, she is doing well.” The cat has been renamed Karma, and Ms. Lane is in the process of getting an adoption family to become her new home. “She is doing great now,” said Ms. Lane, three days after the incident. “She had a full can of meat and a healthy poop.” The police are continuing with their investigation to find those resposible, but unfortunatly were not able to obtain a large amount of evidence from the witness. “It’s tragic people hurt animals like this and if there is any avenue to follow up on this we will ensure people are held accountable for their actions,” said Cpl. Thiessen of Vanderhoof RCMP. The police encourage anyone who has any further information to call Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222.
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NEWS Police report theft of ATV’s persists Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Multiple ATV’s have been stolen in Vanderhoof area over the last few weeks as police continue their efforts to find those responsible. The RCMP received a complaint Oct. 12 from a residence in the Blackwater Road/Mcgeachy Pit Road area. The owners came home to find their quad was missing. No one in the area had seen anything and there was no evidence to determine how it had been taken or where it had gone. Since the individual could only say he last saw the vehicle the day before, it could have been taken within an entire 24-hour period. Police then received a complaint just after 7 a.m. on Oct. 20 from residents on Mcgeachy Pit Road. They called to report their side-by-side had been stolen. after they chased the person but were unable to keep up. It was later updated that a person of interest had been seen walking on Blackwater Road. Police made attempts to find the individual but were unsuccessful. “Our investigation is still ongoing as we try to identify the individuals seen in the area at that time,” said Cpl. Thiessen of the Vanderhoof RCMP. Another blue Yamaha Grizzly quad was also
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NEW SENIORS DAY DISCOUNTS at the Vanderhoof Co-op Gas Bar
Seniors Day is the 1st Wednesday of each month. Listed below are the Seniors Day Discounts starting August 3rd.
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reported stolen on Oct. 20 in the area of Carmen Hill Road. The police did locate the side-by-side owned by residents on Mcgeachy Pit Road on Oct. 22 but the vehicle had been abandoned in a state of disrepair. The Yamaha Grizzly and the quad are still yet to be rendered. In all cases the police feel it is someone that is not familiar with the area based on the location the side-by-side was found and behaviour exhibited by the complainant who saw the person leave with the vehicle. Police haven’t ruled out the possibility of all three cases being connected but have no evidence to say either way. Police do however have suspicion that it is
the same group of people based on the fact all three cases are from the same area. Police encourage residents to keep their ATV’s
locked and out of sight. If anyone has any further information they are encouraged to call the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250567-2222.
TRUST YOUR INTUITION The Inner Peace Movement welcomes Philip Ponchet MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 1pm and 7:30pm Community Futures Offices, 2750 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof
Create a dynamic life by making positive choices. Discover a renewed sense of purpose. National speaker Philip Ponchet will talk on listening to yourself, finding your life purpose, balancing the head and heart, 7 year cycles of life, communication with Guardian Angels and more. Demonstration on how positive energy can move mountains.
Everyone is Welcome! - Talks are 1 1/2 hrs. Tickets at the Door $21 incl. taxes
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You raised $60,622.40 Vanderhoof Community for Kids would like to thank all the donors, volunteers, cooks, entertainers, attendees, and successful bidders and winners who supported the 5th Annual Dinner and Auction Evening for BC Children’s Hospital on Oct. 18th. Thank you for supporting sick and injured kids from Vanderhoof and all of BC.
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