100 Mile House

kate Neufeld closes her eyes as she plays Salut d’Amour on the violin. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Festival competitors wow crowds

Dozens of awards were given out at first showcase in two years

kate Neufeld closes her eyes as she plays Salut d’Amour on the violin. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A 100 Mile player makes a header in soccer action. (Stephanie Hagenaars photo - Black Press Media).

Eagles clinch victory at weekend tourney

100 Mile House lost only one game during the tournament

A 100 Mile player makes a header in soccer action. (Stephanie Hagenaars photo - Black Press Media).
A stuffed teddy bear and a poppy left in a graveyard at 99 Mile last year. (Rachel Thomas photo)

Mother concerned about District of 100 Mile cemetery restrictions

Bylaw limiting items being left on graves needs exceptions: Cindy Parent

A stuffed teddy bear and a poppy left in a graveyard at 99 Mile last year. (Rachel Thomas photo)
A mixture of milk and water is poured on the flagpole before hoisting the flat during the Vaisakhi celebration at the 100 Mile Gurdwara Sahib Saturday. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Sikh community celebrates Vaisakhi in 100 Mile

Dozens show up for weekend celebration at Gurdwara Sahib

A mixture of milk and water is poured on the flagpole before hoisting the flat during the Vaisakhi celebration at the 100 Mile Gurdwara Sahib Saturday. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

RCMP investigating Centennial Park assault caught on camera

The suspect in the case is known to the RCMP and encouraged to come in to the detachment

Jackson and Bentley Lipsett both purchased their own furs at the BC Trappers Association Convention on Saturday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Public finds furs, fun at B.C. Trappers Convention

The event held in 100 Mile House last Saturday was the first in 75 years open to the general public

Jackson and Bentley Lipsett both purchased their own furs at the BC Trappers Association Convention on Saturday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
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ARCHIVES: 1995 gas station robbery spree traced to teens

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Beautiful quilt entries in the 2019 Bridge Lake Fair Log Cabin Quilter’s “My Favourite Season” Challenge. (Diana Forster photo).

Bridge Lake Fair to offer magical illusions of Jesaja Class

Diana Forster’s column to the Free Press

  • May 11, 2022
Beautiful quilt entries in the 2019 Bridge Lake Fair Log Cabin Quilter’s “My Favourite Season” Challenge. (Diana Forster photo).
Jim Hilton pens a column on forestry.

FOREST INK: Record high log prices allows for innovative forest practices

Jim Hilton’s column to the Free Press

Jim Hilton pens a column on forestry.
Ranch Musings columnist David Zirnhelt. (File photo)

Dealing with risk in the business environment

David Zirnhelt’s column to the Free Press

  • May 10, 2022
Ranch Musings columnist David Zirnhelt. (File photo)
100 Mile RCMP cruiser. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Truck stolen from Lone Butte in a break and enter

RCMP say the suspects used a vehicle to ram open the business’ gates

100 Mile RCMP cruiser. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The Vieira family, Makayla (left), Krista, Hannah and Miguel, have taken over the Horse Lake Garden Centre. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Shopkeepers turn over new leaf as gardeners

The Vieiras take over Horse Lake Garden Centre

The Vieira family, Makayla (left), Krista, Hannah and Miguel, have taken over the Horse Lake Garden Centre. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Dozens of dead fish at Bridge Creek in Centennial Park last summer were attributed to higher than normal water temperatures. (Melissa Smalley photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Interior Health works with communities on heat alerts

A repeat of last summer’s heat zone is possible this summer

Dozens of dead fish at Bridge Creek in Centennial Park last summer were attributed to higher than normal water temperatures. (Melissa Smalley photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Chief Helen Henderson. (Photo submitted). Chief Helen Henderson. (Photo submitted).

Helen Henderson re-elected as Tsq’escenemc kukpi7

The Canim Lake chief will serve her second term

Chief Helen Henderson. (Photo submitted). Chief Helen Henderson. (Photo submitted).
The Lone Butte 4-H Club show off their tye-dyed shirts after making their speeches earlier this Spring. (Photo submitted)

Lone Butte 4-H Club in full swing

The Lone Butte 4-H Club’s community update

  • May 9, 2022
The Lone Butte 4-H Club show off their tye-dyed shirts after making their speeches earlier this Spring. (Photo submitted)
Peter Jarvis, a director with the South Cariboo Sustainability Society, at the 100 Mile House community garden. (Melissa Smalley photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Public compost accepted at community garden

Vegetables and fruit waste from the community will now be accepted

Peter Jarvis, a director with the South Cariboo Sustainability Society, at the 100 Mile House community garden. (Melissa Smalley photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Lorne Doerkson, MLA for the Cariboo-Chilcotin, calls for the Big Country Shrine Club’s Dinner and Auction last month. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

DOERKSON: Welcoming spring and the return of community events

MLA Lorne Doerkson’s column to the Free Press

  • May 8, 2022
Lorne Doerkson, MLA for the Cariboo-Chilcotin, calls for the Big Country Shrine Club’s Dinner and Auction last month. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Jennifer Eaton is 100 Mile House’s death doula. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).

Death doula sets up shop in 100 Mile

Jennifer Eaton looks to help people prepare for end of life

Jennifer Eaton is 100 Mile House’s death doula. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).
Emma Theuring tries to get around Jeremy Ebert in a scrimmage on the opening practice of 100 Mile Soccer. (Lauren Keller photo- 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile youth soccer kicks off

Registration numbers nearing pre-pandemic average

Emma Theuring tries to get around Jeremy Ebert in a scrimmage on the opening practice of 100 Mile Soccer. (Lauren Keller photo- 100 Mile Free Press)
Mike Archie demonstrates traditional singing and drumming for the students of Forest Grove Elementary School. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Orange ribbons for reconciliation in Forest Grove

Students celebrate Orange Shirt Day and Earth Day

Mike Archie demonstrates traditional singing and drumming for the students of Forest Grove Elementary School. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)