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Canadian Mental Health Association facility in Quesnel lost to fire

The Canadian Mental Health Association is in scramble mode following an after-hours fire late Monday evening at their Nourish Food Bank and Sprout Kitchen facilities in West Quesnel.

The organization is actively in contact with the relevant authorities to support their response efforts and determine the extent of the damage.

“Upon arrival we had heavy flames exiting the roof of the building. Unfortunately the structure was completely destroyed,” said Fire Chief Ron Richert.

Richert said the Quesnel Fire Department was on scene until 2:30 am with 24 firefighters, four pieces of large apparatus and some squad vehicles.

Quesnel’s Nourish Food Bank lost to fire Monday evening. Photo submitted by Sheldon Clare.

CMHA Executive Director, Elaine Laberge says the focus now is to make sure those in need still have access to food.

“It is really about how we pull together as a team and as a community to ensure somewhere close to 700 households a month get their food.”

“Our plan right now is continuity of food so that folks are still getting food baskets and their meals. That is our priority right now.”

At this time, the full impact on operations is still being assessed. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

“We are looking for the community to come together to ensure that happens (families receiving meals) because we cannot have a disruption in getting food to folks.”

The cause of the fire continues to be under investigation.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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