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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

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
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

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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 260’s Bobby Jack Evans, Tracy Evans and president Wayne Coulter are looking forward to welcoming more new members through their doors this year. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile Legion drawing in new members

The Legion looks to looks to expand its reach among young people

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 260’s Bobby Jack Evans, Tracy Evans and president Wayne Coulter are looking forward to welcoming more new members through their doors this year. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A rendering of the planned renovation and upgrade to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital facility, expected to begin construction this spring. (Image submitted)

B.C. reduces district costs by over $36 million for Cariboo Memorial Hospital upgrade

The CRD is responsible for 30 per cent of the total project costs up to $109.96 million

A rendering of the planned renovation and upgrade to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital facility, expected to begin construction this spring. (Image submitted)
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)
An end slide area sign just before the Cottonwood River on Highway 97 South is shown just outside of Quesnel, B.C., on Thursday, March 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/James Doyle

Logging, forest loss may have awakened ancient Cariboo landslides, at cost of about $1B

UBC professor concerned money being spent on rebuilding roads could be wasted

An end slide area sign just before the Cottonwood River on Highway 97 South is shown just outside of Quesnel, B.C., on Thursday, March 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/James Doyle
On March 18 BC Corrections said the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) in Oliver was closed to visitors and volunteers until further notice due to COVID-19. (File photo)

B.C.’s largest prison in Oliver is only at 20% capacity

167 prisoners out of a capacity of 800 are currently at the Okanagan Correctional Centre

On March 18 BC Corrections said the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) in Oliver was closed to visitors and volunteers until further notice due to COVID-19. (File photo)
100 Mile Free Press publisher Martina Dopf is happy to run the South Cariboo’s Number One 2023 Readers’ Choice Contest. The community is invited to nominate their favourite businesses online ahead of voting in April. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Free Press seeks nominations for best businesses

The South Cariboo’s Number One 2023 Readers’ Choice Contest is on now

100 Mile Free Press publisher Martina Dopf is happy to run the South Cariboo’s Number One 2023 Readers’ Choice Contest. The community is invited to nominate their favourite businesses online ahead of voting in April. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
City staff clear the Scout Island trail network along Williams Creek of a shopping cart Thursday morning. City council directed staff to clear a homeless camp that has been set up in the riparian area after complaints of a camp fire and garbage in the area. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake city council directs staff to remove homeless camp along Scout Island trail

Concerns have been raised by the public to Coun. Scott Nelson regarding fires at the camp

City staff clear the Scout Island trail network along Williams Creek of a shopping cart Thursday morning. City council directed staff to clear a homeless camp that has been set up in the riparian area after complaints of a camp fire and garbage in the area. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)