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RCMP arrive at the 44.5 kilometre point of the Morice West Forest Service Road on March 29 to execute a warrant obtained following an incident in which a Coastal GasLink worker was allegedly swarmed by a group of masked individuals on March 26. (Yintah Access video screen capture)

5 people arrested as police investigate alleged swarming of Coastal GasLink worker

Search warrant has ‘no clear relation to the Gidimt’en village site’: Yintah Access

Diana Kozakov enjoys some cotton candy at the 100 Mile Community Hall. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

PHOTOS: Thousands attend March Into Spring

Mayor Maureen Pinkney already planning next year’s event

100 Mile House’s Provincial Courthouse. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Sentencing begins for ex-teacher in assault, sexual interference of 100 Mile youth

Former Peter Skene Ogden drama teacher Vincent Collins faces up to two years in jail

  • Mar 29, 2023
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)
Members of 100 Mile Fire Rescueworks to suppress a fire at Gold Trail Recycling Tuesday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

UPDATE: 100 Mile Fire Rescue extinguishes blaze at Gold Trail Recycling

The fire started in the recycling center’s salvage yard with no apparent cause known

Members of 100 Mile Fire Rescueworks to suppress a fire at Gold Trail Recycling Tuesday. (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)
An area of the Raush Valley, located on Simpcw First Nation between McBride and Valemount. The nation has self declared the valley an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area. (Credit: Fraser Headwaters Alliance)

Simpcw First Nation self-declares valley north of Clearwater an Indigenous protected area

Only 2 small areas of the biodiversity rich area are currently protected by BC Parks

An area of the Raush Valley, located on Simpcw First Nation between McBride and Valemount. The nation has self declared the valley an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area. (Credit: Fraser Headwaters Alliance)
A loader stored inside Maple Park Mall was not spared the vandals' attack. (Secure Property Watch photo)
A loader stored inside Maple Park Mall was not spared the vandals' attack. (Secure Property Watch photo)
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)
An example of Lake Thyme Floral’s beautiful Easter Basket centrepieces which you can create at either Mountain Spruce Community Centre or Interlakes Community Centre in early April, as detailed below. (Diana Forster photo)

ICC hosting Easter floral basket workshop

Diana Forster’s column to the Free Press

  • Mar 28, 2023
An example of Lake Thyme Floral’s beautiful Easter Basket centrepieces which you can create at either Mountain Spruce Community Centre or Interlakes Community Centre in early April, as detailed below. (Diana Forster photo)
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)
In 1996 a week-long gas price war led to gas stations along Highway 97 lowering the price of gas to 49 cents a liter giving motorists a break at the pump. (100 Mile Free Press historical photo)
In 1996 a week-long gas price war led to gas stations along Highway 97 lowering the price of gas to 49 cents a liter giving motorists a break at the pump. (100 Mile Free Press historical photo)
100 Mile Lions Club publicity chair Chris Nickless is looking forward to the first 100 Mile Lions Club Shopping Spree held in three years. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Tickets on sale for Lions Shopping Spree

The winning ticket will get one resident a $500 shopping spree

100 Mile Lions Club publicity chair Chris Nickless is looking forward to the first 100 Mile Lions Club Shopping Spree held in three years. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Jess Thomas is eager to share her love of swing dancing with the community and plans to host a Swing Dance with Live Band on Friday, April 14. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Community invited to dance the night away

Jess Thomas is bringing partner dancing back to 100 Mile House

Jess Thomas is eager to share her love of swing dancing with the community and plans to host a Swing Dance with Live Band on Friday, April 14. (Patrick Davies 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)
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)
Cod Gone Wild is set to perform for the first time in 100 Mile House on Thursday, April 13. (Cod Gone Wild photo)

Cod Gone Wild sure to delight 100 Mile audiences

The East Coast inspired band comes to 100 Mile House on Thursday, April 13

Cod Gone Wild is set to perform for the first time in 100 Mile House on Thursday, April 13. (Cod Gone Wild photo)
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)