WEB EXTRA: Murder charges laid in Purdey case

After five years, a Lower Mainland man has been charged in the murder of Quesnel resident Harry Charles Purdey. June 12, 2003, Purdey, 79, was found dead in his residence on Quesnel Hydraulic Road, after police received a complaint Purdey has not been seen for several days. Purdey's death was confirmed as... more

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Some grads face bitter reality

Every graduate has hopes and dreams. Every graduate is somebody’s baby. Having just survived the graduation process, my baby has now left the public school system and so have I. The last few months have been emotional to say the least. As... more

• Campbell’s cabinet grows again
• Big applause
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Little too late

Editor: Re: Nurses deserve praise, kudos for job well done, Feedback, the Observer, May 28. For the most part I agree with Dr. Grapes opinion regarding nursing staff, but I am wondering where he found his incorrect information in the second... more

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Ackles: A Lion in every sense

I never met Bob Ackles. But I couldn't help but get a little misty when I heard the Dal Richards classic 'Roar You Lions Roar' this morning on the radio. Ackles died Sunday at the age of 69, spending 40 of... more

• Olympic soccer team comes up short in South Korea
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• Be in denial but go ‘small’ anyway

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