Jenna Legge

Ottawa, St. John's

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Articles

Integris Credit Union exploring merger with Coastal Community Credit Union

2 weeks ago | ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com | Jenna Legge

Integris Credit Union has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vancouver Island bank Coastal Community Credit Union, to look into a potential merger. This MOU represents a commitment to evaluate the "benefits and implications" of a merger to ensure it aligns with the best interests of members, clients, employees and communities, according to a press release on Wednesday, April 2. “This partnership is about looking to the future.
Community builder: Chris Mushumanski

4 weeks ago | ominecaexpress.com | Jenna Legge

In 1997, Vanderhoof resident Chris Mushumanski first felt the rush of working in search and rescue when invited by a friend to a Nechako Valley training session. Now, after over 25 years of giving back to those in Vanderhoof and beyond, he has received an Honorary Lifetime Membership from the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA).
Vanderhoof’s Good Neighbours Committee hosts workshop to combat racism and hate

4 weeks ago | ominecaexpress.com | Jenna Legge

The Good Neighbours Committee (GNC) in Vanderhoof held a workshop on March 22 aimed at raising awareness about racism and hate within communities, and providing strategies for addressing such situations. The event was facilitated by Aisha Kiani, a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant and founder of I Dream Library – an organization that specializes in providing educational tools to help bring awareness about these issues in classrooms and communities.
Threatening packages aimed at staff sent to B.C. elementary school

1 month ago | interior-news.com | Jenna Legge

Several packages that caused the evacuation of the Vanderhoof Canada Post office last month included statements targeting school district employees, according to police. The packages reported on Feb. 28 were found to contain a non-toxic substance, as well as threatening statements targeting specific school district employees, Vanderhoof RCMP said in a March 11 statement.
Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce hosts Women’s Day leadership forum

1 month ago | ominecaexpress.com | Jenna Legge

The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce held its second annual 'Women in Leadership Roles’ forum on International Women’s Day, March 8. The event consisted of five panellists: Rebecca Janssen, chief of staff at the St. John Hospital, councillor Jasmine Thomas, Aman Parhar, senior advisor of communities and social performance at Rio Tinto Alcan, business owner Nikki Martens and Megan Young who is involved in the performing arts in Vanderhoof.
New program helps local seniors find support

2 months ago | ominecaexpress.com | Jenna Legge

A new program is helping seniors connect with support in their communities in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake. The Seniors Community Connector Program is a new initiative by Connexus Community Resources that aims to assist older adults and their families in navigating available services and ensure they receive the care, resources and connections they need to maintain their well-being and independence.
Students join ranchers as part of Career Connections program

2 months ago | ominecaexpress.com | Jenna Legge

Two students from Fort St. James Secondary School participated in a cost-of-production study session with cattle producers and ranchers from the Nechako Valley region on Jan. 29. As part of the Nechako Lakes School District 91 (SD91) Career Connections program, Nikayla Leatherdale and Joshua Hoy sat at the table with six industry professionals to discuss the business of agriculture and the economic impacts local producers face.
Artemis Gold announces first pour at Blackwater Mine

2 months ago | ominecaexpress.com | Jenna Legge

Artemis Gold announced it has completed its first pour of gold and silver at its Blackwater Mine, located approximately 110 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof, B.C. The mine will enter a ramp-up phase, with commercial production starting in the second quarter of 2025, according to a statement by Artemis Gold on Jan. 29. "Our first pour of gold and silver was an exciting announcement. It is typical to have a ramp-up period when commissioning a new mine, even after the first pour.
New superintendent starts at Nechako Lakes School District 91

Jan 24, 2025 | ominecaexpress.com | Jenna Legge

The new Superintendent of Schools for Nechako Lakes School District 91 (SD 91), Anita McClinton, started her new role on Jan. 20. She has spent the past two weeks visiting every school in the district as well as getting to know students and staff. McClinton, who was born and raised in Northern B.C., expressed her enthusiasm for joining the Nechako Lakes team.
'A pain in the butt': Chelsea residents still struggling with storm's aftermath

Aug 17, 2024 | cbc.ca | Jenna Legge

Ottawa·NewThe western Quebec town has been under a state of emergency since Aug. 10, one day after it was hit by intense rainfall from the remnants of tropical storm Debby. Western Quebec town remains under state of emergency issued Aug. 10Jenna Legge · CBC News · Posted: Aug 18, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 minute agoChelsea, Que., Mayor Pierre Guénard stands in front of a piece of heavy machinery Saturday.