Fiona Grisswell

The Summerland Jets pose for a group photo with their gold medal at the South Cariboo Rec Centre U15 Provincial Championships. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile House U15 provincial championship a success

Six teams from across B.C. played in the event with the Summerland Jets winning the gold medal

The Summerland Jets pose for a group photo with their gold medal at the South Cariboo Rec Centre U15 Provincial Championships. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
District of 100 Mile House. (Martina Dopf photo - 100 Mile House Free Press)

District of 100 Mile House announces new notification service

New online subscription service designed to enable communication between the public and District

District of 100 Mile House. (Martina Dopf photo - 100 Mile House Free Press)
The District of 100 Mile House released an updated version of the Community Profile. (Photo submitted)

District updates community profile

Updated community profile was a recommendation of the 2021 economic strategy report

The District of 100 Mile House released an updated version of the Community Profile. (Photo submitted)
Just under a dozen vendors turned out for the last South Cariboo Farmers Market last week. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Market time fast approaching across the South Cariboo

With the approach of spring, farmers’ markets across South Cariboo are getting ready for opening day

Just under a dozen vendors turned out for the last South Cariboo Farmers Market last week. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Julie Gilmore, coordinator of the South Cariboo Visitor Centre is looking forward to a good year for tourism. Gilmore was headed to the BC Outdoor Shown in Chilliwack over the weekend to promote 100 Mile House and the South Cariboo. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

South Cariboo Visitor Centre interior getting face lift

Building has been emptied in preparation for new vinyl flooring and a fresh coat of paint

Julie Gilmore, coordinator of the South Cariboo Visitor Centre is looking forward to a good year for tourism. Gilmore was headed to the BC Outdoor Shown in Chilliwack over the weekend to promote 100 Mile House and the South Cariboo. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The emergency room entrance at the 100 Mile District General Hospital. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Small town charm key to repeat visits by locums in Williams Lake and 100 Mile House

Health Care Landing Program provides incentive to locums to make return visits

The emergency room entrance at the 100 Mile District General Hospital. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
RONA won the Oldtimers Hockey Association league championship the weekend of March 11 in Lac La Hache. (Photo submitted)

Team RONA wins Oldtimers Hockey League championship

South Cariboo Motor Sports came in first in the regular season

RONA won the Oldtimers Hockey Association league championship the weekend of March 11 in Lac La Hache. (Photo submitted)
Outhouses and racers ready to go at the 2017 Interlakes Outhouse races. (File photo)

Outhouse Races rescheduled for April 1 at the Iron House Pub in Lone Butte

There’s still plenty of snow so dust off the outhouse and get ready for the 9th annual outhouse races

Outhouses and racers ready to go at the 2017 Interlakes Outhouse races. (File photo)
A St. Paddys Day luncheon and dance were held at the Creekside Senior Centre March 12. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Carpet bowling harder than it looks

The public is invited to come give it a try at the Creekside Seniors Centre open house March 25

A St. Paddys Day luncheon and dance were held at the Creekside Senior Centre March 12. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Faith Andre, owner of Dancing Quilts in 100 Mile House stands in front of a quilt made by sewing leftover strips of fabric together. The shop will host a free workshop March 29 where experienced quilters and new to the craft participants will be shown how to make a Mile by Mile quilt for Quilts for Survivors. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

A quilting workshop is being offered in 100 Mile House

Learn how to make a Mile by Mile quilt while supporting Quilts for Survivors

Faith Andre, owner of Dancing Quilts in 100 Mile House stands in front of a quilt made by sewing leftover strips of fabric together. The shop will host a free workshop March 29 where experienced quilters and new to the craft participants will be shown how to make a Mile by Mile quilt for Quilts for Survivors. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The Tk’emlúps Indian Band hockey team edged out the Ashcroft Cowboys winning 5-4 in overtime in the first annual Canim Lake Ice Hawks Hockey tournament at the South Cariboo Rec Centre on Sunday. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

First annual Canim Lake Ice Hawks Hockey tournament a success

The Tk’emlúps Indian Band beat Ashcroft Cowboys 5-4 in overtime to win tournament

The Tk’emlúps Indian Band hockey team edged out the Ashcroft Cowboys winning 5-4 in overtime in the first annual Canim Lake Ice Hawks Hockey tournament at the South Cariboo Rec Centre on Sunday. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
When an SD27 school bus driver calls in sick, the district often struggles to find a replacement driver. (Anna Fait photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

School bus driver shortages growing concern across South Cariboo

Cancelling bus routes last resort for SD 27 but a shortage of drivers makes it unavoidable at times.

When an SD27 school bus driver calls in sick, the district often struggles to find a replacement driver. (Anna Fait photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Randy Dodd fishes in a pool by Bridge Creek Falls back in 2021. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

It will cost a little more to go freshwater fishing in B.C. this summer

The provincial government announced that angling fees are going up for the first time since 2003

Randy Dodd fishes in a pool by Bridge Creek Falls back in 2021. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Fiona Grisswell. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Considering the forks in the road

Fiona Grisswell’s column to the Free Press

Fiona Grisswell. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The District of 100 Mile House office. (File photo)

District revives safety committee in 100 Mile House

The district is looking at getting the restorative justice program up and running again.

The District of 100 Mile House office. (File photo)
Firefighters battle the Flat Lake wildfire. (Warren Lowe photo - submitted).

Cariboo residents urged to have an emergency plan in place

The CRD wants residents to get their emergency plans in place in case of disaster

Firefighters battle the Flat Lake wildfire. (Warren Lowe photo - submitted).
100 Mile Minor Hockey U15 players Sean Moore and Noah Bissat lead the pack during a practice drill. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

U15 Rep team set for provincials this weekend in 100 Mile House

Hosting the provincials is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the first-year rep team

100 Mile Minor Hockey U15 players Sean Moore and Noah Bissat lead the pack during a practice drill. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
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Survey aims to improve local shopping opportunities in 100 Mile House

Shopping habits have changed over the last few years according to the District of 100 Mile House

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100 Mile House Community Hall. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Volunteer fair coming to 100 Mile House

Organizations from across South Cariboo will be represented at 100 Mile Community Hall on April 23

100 Mile House Community Hall. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A partially constructed house in the Heron Ridge subdivision in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

No quick fix in sight for South Cariboo housing crisis

Slow development and high rental prices putting a squeeze on local residents

A partially constructed house in the Heron Ridge subdivision in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)