100 Mile House

During a timout the 100 Mile House Wranglers listen intently as coach Dale Hladun lays out their gameplan. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile Wranglers in tough battle for playoff spot

Wranglers on multigame losing streak after bout with COVID-19

 

Chris Nickless, president of the South Cariboo Health Foundation, and Brenda Devine are happy with another successful Starry Nights campaign. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).

Another record year for Starry Nights campaign

The community raised $50,000, well exceeding the goal of $30,000

 

Family Literacy Squares contest (Submitted)

Literacy lessons in life

Family Literacy Week 2022

 

Police seek the public’s help in finding Natalie Niksic, who hasn’t been seen since Jan. 19. (Submitted photo).

UPDATE: Police find missing woman

Natalie Niksic was located in Bridge Lake Wednesday, Jan. 26

Police seek the public’s help in finding Natalie Niksic, who hasn’t been seen since Jan. 19. (Submitted photo).
Two competitors race one another at 100 Mile’s Seventh Annual Snowcross in 2004. (100 Mile Free Press Historical Photo)

18 years ago 100 Mile celebrates its 7th annual Snowcross

From the Free Press archives

Two competitors race one another at 100 Mile’s Seventh Annual Snowcross in 2004. (100 Mile Free Press Historical Photo)
A Kelowna student partnered up with Mosaic Books for a book drive, which will see materials distributed to inmates in the province. (Thorsten Frenzel - Pixabay)

Bookmark competition underway

The 100 Mile PAC is giving $20 books to each class

A Kelowna student partnered up with Mosaic Books for a book drive, which will see materials distributed to inmates in the province. (Thorsten Frenzel - Pixabay)
Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson. (Video screen shot)

Well water rights top priority for MLA in 2022

Lorbe Doerkson has a long list of issues to attend to

Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson. (Video screen shot)
Valaurie Wettstein's horses, Jack and Jill, were found Saturday, Jan. 22 after disappearing on Dec. 18. (Photo submitted)

‘I’m relieved’: Horses missing near 108 Mile Ranch found safe

The two nine-year-old Fjord crosses are back home in Bridge Lake

Valaurie Wettstein's horses, Jack and Jill, were found Saturday, Jan. 22 after disappearing on Dec. 18. (Photo submitted)
Levi Brewis, of the Mackenize Nordiques finishes just ahead of 100 Mile Nordics’ Erik Lundsbye. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Young Nordics compete in Teck Northern Cup Race

More than 60 competitors sign up for Teck Northern Cup Race

Levi Brewis, of the Mackenize Nordiques finishes just ahead of 100 Mile Nordics’ Erik Lundsbye. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Marianne Van Osch (Patrick Davies, 100 Mile Free Press photo)

Tales of the greenhorn and the cattle ranch

Marianne Van Osch’s weekly column

  • Jan 22, 2022
Marianne Van Osch (Patrick Davies, 100 Mile Free Press photo)
As the Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Association’s new president Heidi Meier said she’s looking forward to ensuring the Lone Butte Community Hall remains an integral part of the community. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Volunteer fills the void in Lone Butte

Heidi Meier loves volunteering in her community

As the Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Association’s new president Heidi Meier said she’s looking forward to ensuring the Lone Butte Community Hall remains an integral part of the community. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Karen Smith and Margot Shaw, some of the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society’s most active members, pour over pictures from their favourite shows at the Free Press office. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Performing arts a life-changing experience

Members of the 100 Mile theatre community looking forward to returning to the stage

Karen Smith and Margot Shaw, some of the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society’s most active members, pour over pictures from their favourite shows at the Free Press office. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo.

Caputo looks forward to busy year

The freshman MP tackles child pornography with first private members bill

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo.
Oda Petersen crochets afghans for those in need. The craft keeps her busy at her home in Carefree Manor. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).

Crocheting for a cause

Senior still crochets dozens of blankets for the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre

Oda Petersen crochets afghans for those in need. The craft keeps her busy at her home in Carefree Manor. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).
Cariboo Regional District Board. (Submitted photo)

‘Significant’ increase expected for region-wide services

Assessment value increase sees rise in property taxes

Cariboo Regional District Board. (Submitted photo)
Dianne Hopp was shocked to win the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society’s Winter 50/50 draw. She chose to donate $10,000 back to Hospice. (Photo submitted)

Hospice 50/50 winner returns $10,000 to local organization

Dianne Hopp was happy to make the donation

Dianne Hopp was shocked to win the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society’s Winter 50/50 draw. She chose to donate $10,000 back to Hospice. (Photo submitted)
Bridge Lake Fair directors checked 2019’s entry booklet to make sure everything was in order. Standing (left to right): Andrea Glatz, Evelyn Crawford, Jaime Cameron. Seated (left to right): Pat Lytton, Lorraine Jerema, Linda Farthing, Sharon Stewart, Marion Mickelsen. Diana Forster photo.

Volunteers sought for Bridge Lake Fair

Up to a dozen people needed to prepare for the event

Bridge Lake Fair directors checked 2019’s entry booklet to make sure everything was in order. Standing (left to right): Andrea Glatz, Evelyn Crawford, Jaime Cameron. Seated (left to right): Pat Lytton, Lorraine Jerema, Linda Farthing, Sharon Stewart, Marion Mickelsen. Diana Forster photo.
The Country Tire Service team gained a new leader and owner this month in form of Frank Endersby (fourth from left) who took over from former owner George Eburne (fourth from right). (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

At your service: New owners for Country Tire

Frank Endersby officially took over this month

The Country Tire Service team gained a new leader and owner this month in form of Frank Endersby (fourth from left) who took over from former owner George Eburne (fourth from right). (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Erik Lundsbye, right, leads the way Sunday as the Nordics do a time trial ahead of a Teck Northern Cup Race on Jan. 22. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).

Ready, set … 100 Mile Nordics prepare to race

100 Mile House remembered as a cross country skiing suprpower

Erik Lundsbye, right, leads the way Sunday as the Nordics do a time trial ahead of a Teck Northern Cup Race on Jan. 22. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).
Emarie Demooy (front from left) reads on the floor with her classmates Riley Judson and Brooke Rushinko while Kailynn Cote (back from left), Mary Miller-Davis and Sofia Schroevers lay claim to the couch at Horse Lake Elementary School. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy celebrate Family Literacy Week

This year’s theme is “Let’s Connect – Care, Play Listen”

Emarie Demooy (front from left) reads on the floor with her classmates Riley Judson and Brooke Rushinko while Kailynn Cote (back from left), Mary Miller-Davis and Sofia Schroevers lay claim to the couch at Horse Lake Elementary School. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)