Cariboo Radio Quesnel

14/03/2024

At noon on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Category 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited across the entire Cariboo Fire Centre region. This prohibition includes the Cariboo Chilcotin Forest District, the 100 Mile House Forest District and the Quesnel Forest District.

19/02/2024

We hope your weekend is going well!
Safe travels all.

Happy Family Day from our family to yours. ❤️

14/02/2024

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day everyone ❤️
CR

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14/02/2024

12/02/2024

Compact snow and slippery sections throughout the Cariboo this morning.

Please travel safely.
RF

13/01/2024

The City of Quesnel in partnership with the Quesnel Tillicum Society Friendship Centre and the Quesnel Shelter & Support Society will have the following warming centre available during the extreme cold warning. The warming centre will be staffed by individuals with experience working with people experiencing homelessness to ensure necessary support is available.

Native Friendship Centre
319 North Fraser Drive
9 am to 5 pm

Seasons House has increased staffing to accommodate additional need for overnight shelter.

Seasons House
146 Carson Ave
11 pm to 7 am

More community resources (thanks to Quesnel Shelter & Support Society for gathering this information)

Nourish Lunch Program is provided out of Two Rivers Church (214 Anderson Drive) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 1pm. They are looking for specific items for lunch program guests to enjoy while escaping the elements. A Chess Board, Crib Board, Decks of cards, Colouring books for adults, Pencil Crayons, and Word Search puzzle books. Check out Nourish Food Bank for how to connect to donate.

The walking track at the West Fraser Centre (330 Vaughn Street) is open 8am – 8pm

Coalition of Substance Users of the North ( #3-445 Anderson Drive) is open 5-11pm Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Northern Health – Overdose Prevention Services Quesnel (395 Elliott St) is open Monday to Friday 11am – 7pm. CSUN

Northern Network of Peers for Equality (NOPE) located at 325 St Laurent Avenue is also open 6 days a week for drop-in services including a hot meal, donated clothing items access to computers, telephones and peer support services in a warm inclusive space, open to everyone! Monday to Wednesday from 12pm -4pm and Thursday to Saturday from 4pm-10pm.

Northern Peer Connections (Community Action Team outreach van) is out in community from 12-4pm Monday to Friday. The van is staffed with a partnered service provider and a peer. If you know of someone out in the cold, please reach out to Seasons House at 250 991 0222 extension 0. Or try calling the outreach van directly at 250 983 4492. We will do our best to connect these people with services.

10/01/2024

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25/12/2023

We have been so blessed this year again and we’re thankful for everything and everyone in our lives.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas filled with love, joy and happiness. May 2024 bring good health and prosperity to you all.

Happy New Year

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24/11/2023

Holiday Hampers Quesnel is in full gear. West Park Mall has generously offered space again this year.

(Registration can be done at either GreenHope Society or Nourish Food Bank. (Nourish Food Bank registration dates are Nov 8 4:30-6:30, Nov 10 12:30-4:30, Nov 15 4:30-6:30 and Nov 17 12:30-4:30). Please bring ID for every household member.)

Hampers will be going out December 15, 16 and 17, 2023.
Donation boxes will be popping up all over town starting Nov. 13.
Donations of non-perishable food items and new toys will be accepted.

There will be many events within our community and many different ways to donate.

Please help those less fortunate in our community celebrate Christmas.

11/11/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100062805142037/posts/824709076299256/?mibextid=cr9u03

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In Flanders Fields
BY JOHN MCCRAE

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

07/11/2023

Quesnel Farmers Market Christmas Markets are coming up. Mark your calendars. Three Saturdays in a row - November 25, December 2 and December 9. The Christmas Market will be operation from 10:00am until 3:00pm each day and will be held at the Art and Recreation Centre here in Quesnel. Hope to see you there!

06/10/2023

Women of Inspiration Event
Description Ladies, this is a wonderful evening full of fun and laughter! Great door prizes, fabulous snacks. Our theme is Pretty in Plaid. Please feel free to wear something plaid! Music by The Quesnel Fiddlers. Special Feature by Lee-Anne Chisholm, local artist. Guest speaker is Katelyn Pankratz. Tickets are only available till October 17. Tickets will not be available at the door. $10 available at Northstar Church, Rocky Peak Adventure Gear, or online at www.northstarchurch.ca. Invite a friend, she'll be glad you did!
October 21st
7:00 PM-9:PM
Northstar Church

04/10/2023

Open burning permitted in parts of the Cariboo Fire Centre

WILLIAMS LAKE – Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, October 6, 2023, the Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibition will be rescinded for most areas of the Cariboo Fire Centre excluding the Chilcotin Fire Zone and the Cariboo-Chilcotin Forest District on the west side of the Fraser River.

A map of the remaining Category 2 and 3 prohibition boundaries is provided below:


Category 2 open fire:
one or two concurrently burning piles no larger than two metres high by three metres wide
stubble or grass burning over an area of less than 0.2 hectares in size
Category 3 open fire:
any fire larger than two metres high by three metres wide
three or more concurrently burning piles each no larger than two metres high by three metres wide
the burning of stubble or grass over an area greater than 0.2 hectares
the burning of one or more windrows
Anyone lighting a Category 3 fire must obtain a burn registration number prior to burning. Registration numbers are available by calling 1-888-797-1717 or emailing [email protected].

Anyone who lights a Category 2 or 3 open fire must also comply with B.C.’s Open Burning Smoke Control Regulations and check the local venting index online or by calling 1 888 281-2992.
Before lighting a fire of any size, always check with your local government authority (municipality, First Nations, etc.) as they may have their own restrictions in place. More information on open burning is available on the BC Wildfire Service website.

More information on Category 2 open fire safety: Click here.
More information on Category 3 open fire safety: Click here.

Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from naturally caused fires. Always practice safe, responsible open fire use.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

You can follow the latest wildfire news:
on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices
on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo
on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

News, updates and prevention tips from the BC Wildfire Service.

27/09/2023

Category 1 campfire prohibition to be rescinded

Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, September 29, 2023, the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded for the entirety of the Cariboo Fire Centre including the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area.

Category 2 and Category 3 prohibitions are still in effect throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre including the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area. The following activities and use of the following equipment, materials and substances are also currently prohibited:
Fireworks, including firecrackers
Sky Lanterns


A Category 1 fire, or campfire, is defined as an open fire that burns piled material no larger than 0.5 metres high and 0.5 metres wide. The following precautions must be in place when lighting or making use of a campfire:
There is ready access to a shovel or at least eight litres of water the entirety of the time the campfire is lit
There is a fuel break around the campfire, free of any debris or combustible materials
The fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the campfire for any length of time
Multiple factors are taken into consideration when assessing wildfire hazards and deciding whether to implement or rescind prohibitions, including: current and forecasted weather conditions and fire behaviour; the availability of firefighting resources; and the Buildup Index (BUI).
Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from naturally caused fires. Always practice safe, responsible open fire use.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

07/09/2023

Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time on September 7 2023, the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded in the Quesnel Forest District, 100 Mile House Forest District and the Cariboo-Chilcotin Forest District on the east side of the high-water mark of the Fraser River as shown in following map.

01/09/2023

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Happy Labour Long Weekend Cariboo Chilcotin!
Please check www.drivebc.ca before you go!

Safe Travels...
RF CR.C

20/08/2023

This Sunday's vendor list!

16/08/2023

ReMax Parks Alive Summer Concert Series continues this Friday August 18th with The Blue Wranglers with their Hard Driven Bluegrass/Country!
Join us from 6:pm - 8:pm

The Blue Wranglers
If they're not pushin cows, fixin fences or mindin babies, they're pickin. If they're not pickin, they're grinnin. If they're not grinnin, well, it's pretty likely the cows are out ... again ... 🐄 Pitting hard driving bluegrass undertones against an array of sparkling country-rock influences, The Blue Wranglers are Dustin Bentall on vocals + 6 string guitar, Dan Fremlin on vocals + mandolin and Jamielynn Caswell on everything else. The band frequently showcases and collaborates with other local gems!

ReMax Parks Alive Summer Concert Series Is brought to you by these amazing community minded sponsors:
District of 100 Mile House
100 Mile Lumber a Div of West Fraser Mills Ltd
100 Mile Development Corporation
Sunrise Ford Ltd
RE/MAX 100 Mile House
Enbridge
TRUE
BREE Contracting Ltd

Join Cariboo Radio On-Location with our sponsors for this season:
Work n Play Clothing Big Sky North Roofing & Gutters Sunrise Ford Ltd Timber Mart 100 Mile House
Regency Chrysler Iron Horse - Cariboo Region Donex Pharmacy & The Screamin' Reel South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce OneHundred MileFeed AndRanch Lorne Doerkson MLA, Cariboo Chilcotin RE/MAX 100 Mile House New Age Entertainment Echen Training Institution

06/08/2023

We hope you're having a great BC Day Long Weekend Cariboo!

Stay Safe!!
CR

01/08/2023

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ReMax Parks Alive Summer Concert Series continues this Friday August 4th with a local bluegrass Trio Wild Pigeon and from Pender Island BC the Ghostly Hounds Duo!
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Ghostly Hounds is the folk project of Francesca Mirai, singer-songwriter and banjo player based out of S,DÁYES/ Pender Island, BC.

With a background in classical, jazz and punk, Francesca has become known for their unique vocals.

They captivate their audience with a clear, soaring range, powerful projection and just the right amount of grit, coalescing elegantly with traditional and modern banjo instrumentals.

Formed in Tiohtià:ke/ Montréal and often on the road, Ghostly Hounds has toured this project all over the country delivering hundreds of performances from coast-to-coast.
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Wild Pigeon
Wild Pigeon is an acoustic female trio. With a repertoire that reaches back to include old time, bluegrass and country flavours.

Toes will find themselves tapping and occasionally a tear is shed as fond memories are stirred up through the songs and stories the Wild Pigeon shares.

With all three gals sharing lead and harmony vocals their sound and textures are ever changing and always captivating.

ReMax Parks Alive Summer Concert Series Is brought to you by these amazing community minded sponsors:

District of 100 Mile House
100 Mile Lumber a Div of West Fraser Mills Ltd
100 Mile Development Corporation
Sunrise Ford Ltd
RE/MAX 100 Mile House
Enbridge
TRUE
BREE Contracting Ltd

Join Cariboo Radio On-Location with our sponsors for this season:
Work n Play Clothing Big Sky North Roofing & Gutters Ford Ltd Timber Mart 100 Mile House
Regency Chrysler Iron Horse - Cariboo Region Donex Pharmacy & The Screamin' Reel South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce OneHundred MileFeed AndRanch Lorne Doerkson MLA, Cariboo Chilcotin RE/MAX 100 Mile House New Age Entertainment Echen Training Institution

06/07/2023

Category 1 campfires prohibited throughout the Cariboo

Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, July 7, 2023, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre and the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This prohibition will remain in effect until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on October 27, 2023, or until the order is rescinded.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

03/07/2023

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Smokey skies throughout the Cariboo

Due to intense wildfire activity in the northern regions of British Columbia and Alberta, the Cariboo Fire Centre is experiencing smokey skies.

Northerly winds are bringing smoke from northern wildfires in to the region, and community members are encouraged to stay indoors and reduce activity levels if they have health concerns.

Public and media are encouraged to monitor:

The BC Wildfire Service public map for local fire conditions,
The B.C. Air Quality website for current advisories and smoke forecasts,

The FireSmoke Canada website for current smoke conditions,
The DriveBC website for current road conditions and closures or delays due to visibility and/or wildfire, and

The Government of Canada's weather information and public alerts website for local alerts and special weather statements.

21/06/2023

National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 2023.

This is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. The day was first celebrated as National Aboriginal Day in 1996 and to be celebrated annually on June 21st.

This date was chosen for many reasons, including its cultural significance as the Summer solstice, and the fact that it is a day on which many Indigenous peoples and communities traditionally celebrate their heritage. It was renamed National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2017.

17/06/2023

Are YOU as excited as WE are about this line-up?!
Tell us who you're most looking forward to seeing this summer.
And just remember, if the weather turns sour, or the smoke gets real thick, we will divert the shows to an arena at the Cariboo Memorial Rec Complex. Win, win, win!
With the support of:
City of Williams Lake - Cariboo Regional District - Community Arts Council of Williams Lake and Area and Central Cariboo Arts and Culture

15/06/2023

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Category 1 Campfire Prohibition Rescinded

Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, June 16, 2023, the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre and the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area.

A campfire is defined as an open fire that burns piled material no larger than 0.5 metres high and 0.5 metres wide. The following precautions must be in place when lighting or making use of a campfire:

There is ready access to a shovel or at least eight litres of water the entirety of the time the campfire is lit
There is a fuel break around the campfire, free of any debris or combustible materials

The fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the campfire for any length of time

Multiple factors are taken into consideration when assessing wildfire hazards and deciding whether to implement or rescind Category 1 campfires, including: current and forecasted weather conditions and fire behaviour; the availability of firefighting resources; and the Buildup Index (BUI).

Category 2, and Category 3 open fires, and the following activities remain prohibited:
Fireworks
Sky lanterns
Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description
Binary exploding targets
Tiki and similar kinds of torches
Chimineas
Air curtain burners

Category 2 fires have been prohibited throughout the entirety of the Cariboo Fire Centre since May 11, 2023.

Category 3 fires have been prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre since May 4, 2023 and prohibited on the Tsilhqot'in (Xeni Gwet'in) Declared Title Area since May 8, 2023.

Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from naturally caused fires. Always practice safe, responsible open fire use. Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to a year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

You can follow the latest wildfire news:
on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices
on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo
on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo