43 YEARS AGO (1981): The 100 Mile and District Historical Society received a grant for $28,728 to start restoration work at the 108 Heritage Site. The money was to be used for wages for youth, women and Indigenous people being employed in the project. The project involved the restoration of the historic 108 building and ranch house moved to the site the previous year. The provincial Heritage Conservation Branch provided technical advice for the work and the Heritage Trust was considering an application for funding of extra material costs.
33 YEARS AGO (1991): RCMP issued a warning that snowmobilers who destroyed cross-country ski trails were risking possible criminal charges. Staff Sgt. Cliff Lindsay said the trails designed specifically for skiers were clearly marked and the machines ruin the trails that then have to be re-groomed. Police were investigating complaints of damage to the connector trails between Canim Lake Road and 105 Mile. Lindsay said they had some suspects in the case and as the trails were clearly marked charges of willful damage or mischief were being considered. He had some basic advice for snowmobilers. “For goodness sake people, let’s use some common sense.”
23 YEARS AGO (2001): The South Cariboo Arts and Culture Society asked for a 10 year, no-rent agreement for the Parkside Centre for Arts and Culture. Society president Ronnie Forcier said a long-term rent-free agreement in lieu of financial assistance would be acceptable and that a term of 10 years would be a substantial commitment. Mayor Donna Barnett said the Local Government Act forbade them from leases longer than five years plus council wanted to monitor the lease on a year-to-year basis. The monthly $1,000 fee had been forgiven from May-December 1999 and all of 2001.
13 YEARS AGO (2011): A new non-profit organization, the South Cariboo Community Foundation, was given $25,000 by the Cariboo Regional District as part of its 2011 grants for assistance. The organization differed from other non-profits as the funds would be distributed to a variety of other non-profits said CRD chair Al Richmond. To get away from grants for assistance the CRD was looking at collecting from the three electoral districts and combined it with contributions from the District of 100 Mile. Individuals could also contribute to the fund. Northern Development Initiative Trust would contribute up to $50,000 for each electoral area or municipality that sets up a foundation.