Carole Rooney

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett encourages folks needing wildfire recovery help, whether you are frustrated with forms and delays or you have yet to apply, to come to her constituency office for help and advocacy efforts on your behalf. Carole Rooney photo.

MLA offers assistance in wildfire recovery

Donna Barnett encourages community to stop by her office for help

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett encourages folks needing wildfire recovery help, whether you are frustrated with forms and delays or you have yet to apply, to come to her constituency office for help and advocacy efforts on your behalf. Carole Rooney photo.
Do you support the provincial government's proposal to cut hunting mule deer bucks to one per year in this and many other BC Interior regions?
Do you support the provincial government's proposal to cut hunting mule deer bucks to one per year in this and many other BC Interior regions?
South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce executive director Shelly Morton, left, joined District of 100 Mile House economic development and planning director Joanne Doddridge in organizing the second annual business walk on Nov. 29, 2017, for which the summary report has now been released. Carole Rooney photo.

Business Walk summary surprises mayor

Mitch Campsall points to positivity, shopping locally to maintain community

South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce executive director Shelly Morton, left, joined District of 100 Mile House economic development and planning director Joanne Doddridge in organizing the second annual business walk on Nov. 29, 2017, for which the summary report has now been released. Carole Rooney photo.
A mule deer buck near Nolan Lake in 2012. Carole Rooney photo.

Reductions proposed to mule deer hunt

Comment now if you have concerns as the deadline is Jan. 19

A mule deer buck near Nolan Lake in 2012. Carole Rooney photo.
Maureen Pinkney invites Cariboo crafters from woodcarvers or quilters to soap makers or painters, and everyone in between, to her indoor, year-round market opening Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. as of Jan. 18 on Birch Ave. at Second Street. Carole Rooney photo.

Crafter’s Market opens in downtown 100 Mile House

Indoor, year-round spaces available for locally-made products

Maureen Pinkney invites Cariboo crafters from woodcarvers or quilters to soap makers or painters, and everyone in between, to her indoor, year-round market opening Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. as of Jan. 18 on Birch Ave. at Second Street. Carole Rooney photo.
South Cariboo business ambassador Alisha Piccolo wants operations from agriculture to retail and from home-based to non-profits to contact her for help in recovering from the 2017 wildfires, whether or not they think they will qualify for assistance. Carole Rooney photo.

Business boost funding is available – just apply

'You snooze, you lose' when it comes to not asking for help

South Cariboo business ambassador Alisha Piccolo wants operations from agriculture to retail and from home-based to non-profits to contact her for help in recovering from the 2017 wildfires, whether or not they think they will qualify for assistance. Carole Rooney photo.
The Showcase Gallery is displaying oil and acrylic paintings by local artist Neil Pinkett throughout January. Pinkett’s piece depicting gulls, seen displayed second from right, is a rare exception to his usual scenes of landscapes and water and it takes a bit of a sharp eye to see the second gull in the image. Carole Rooney photo.

Showcasing moods and mediums

Local artist Neil Pinkett offers a muted-colour view of the world

The Showcase Gallery is displaying oil and acrylic paintings by local artist Neil Pinkett throughout January. Pinkett’s piece depicting gulls, seen displayed second from right, is a rare exception to his usual scenes of landscapes and water and it takes a bit of a sharp eye to see the second gull in the image. Carole Rooney photo.
Are you satisfied with what you may have witnessed in the application process for wildfire recovery supports?

Are you satisfied with what you may have witnessed in the application process for wildfire recovery supports?

100 Mile Free Press took to the streets to ask community members what they think

Are you satisfied with what you may have witnessed in the application process for wildfire recovery supports?
Cariboo-Chilcotin BC Liberal MLA Donna Barnett has been given until Jan. 29, by the NDP provincial government, to find a new operator for the mobile abattoir, pictured behind her, that was recently closed at Findlay Meats on Horse Lake Road. Carole Rooney photo.

Abattoir is on the block

Mobile slaughterhouse needs operator by Jan. 29 or it goes back to government

Cariboo-Chilcotin BC Liberal MLA Donna Barnett has been given until Jan. 29, by the NDP provincial government, to find a new operator for the mobile abattoir, pictured behind her, that was recently closed at Findlay Meats on Horse Lake Road. Carole Rooney photo.
Do you think anyone in your family will be awake to roll in the 2018 New Year at midnight on Dec. 31?

Do you think anyone in your family will be awake to roll in the 2018 New Year at midnight on Dec. 31?

100 Mile Free Press took to the streets to ask community members what they think

Do you think anyone in your family will be awake to roll in the 2018 New Year at midnight on Dec. 31?
Dances at the Forest Grove Legion are also open to children until 10 p.m., and they do enjoy getting out on the dance floor just as much as their parents do. Everyone is welcome to check out the New Years Eve dance for a $15 admission with appies, favours and the live music of Mark Allen from 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31/17 to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1/18. Submitted photo.

Celebrate the Cariboo New Year in style

Parties to ring in 2018 held in Interlakes and Forest Grove communities

Dances at the Forest Grove Legion are also open to children until 10 p.m., and they do enjoy getting out on the dance floor just as much as their parents do. Everyone is welcome to check out the New Years Eve dance for a $15 admission with appies, favours and the live music of Mark Allen from 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31/17 to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1/18. Submitted photo.
Interior Roads: Brine salt spray a proactive approach

Interior Roads: Brine salt spray a proactive approach

Interior Roads using same sodium base for dissolving into liquid

Interior Roads: Brine salt spray a proactive approach
Attemdees listen to AFSSC co-ordinator Lea Smirfitt present the results of the society’s local housing report from its review and surveys in May 2017. Carole Rooney photo.

BC Seniors advocate report reflects housing needs

Seniors society in South Cariboo agrees local rental needs will increase down the road

Attemdees listen to AFSSC co-ordinator Lea Smirfitt present the results of the society’s local housing report from its review and surveys in May 2017. Carole Rooney photo.
File photo.

Horse Lake Road closed for MVI

Horse Lake Road is currently closed in both directions near Toomey and Foothills roads due to emergency situation believed to be an MVI. Travelers are advised to take an alternate route until the road is reopened. Numerous emergency vehicles are or were at the scene, including RCMP, BC Ambulance, and 100 Mile Fire Rescue.

File photo.
Aly Saito (left), Mikki Hatton, Kaleb McNeil and Carmen Wilson perform at the PSO concert on Dec. 12. Max Winkelman photo.

South Cariboo schools hold Christmas concerts

Students' holiday singing spruced up with bells, bands and plays

Aly Saito (left), Mikki Hatton, Kaleb McNeil and Carmen Wilson perform at the PSO concert on Dec. 12. Max Winkelman photo.
Do you enjoy a particular tradition in your household for Christmas or other celebrations over the holiday season?

Do you enjoy a particular tradition in your household for Christmas or other celebrations over the holiday season?

100 Mile Free Press took to the streets to ask community members what they think

Do you enjoy a particular tradition in your household for Christmas or other celebrations over the holiday season?
Enbridge expects to wrap up construction work at its natural gas compressor station on Highway 24 east of 93 Mile in the next few weeks. The project is part of the company’s $500-million Enhanced Reliability Program at three sites in B.C., replacing them with new modern equipment to enhance the reliability of its pipeline system. Carole Rooney photo.

Natural gas project nears completion

Enbridge's new compressor unit upgrades equipment along Highway 24

Enbridge expects to wrap up construction work at its natural gas compressor station on Highway 24 east of 93 Mile in the next few weeks. The project is part of the company’s $500-million Enhanced Reliability Program at three sites in B.C., replacing them with new modern equipment to enhance the reliability of its pipeline system. Carole Rooney photo.
Do you agree with the NDP government's approval of Site C Dam?

Do you agree with the NDP government’s approval of Site C Dam?

100 Mile Free Press took to the streets to ask community members what they think

Do you agree with the NDP government's approval of Site C Dam?
Seniors tuck into Christmas turkey

Seniors tuck into Christmas turkey

Rotary Club dishes out free dinners to older folks in the community

Seniors tuck into Christmas turkey
The Eclectica Community Choir Winter Concert always warms the heart and kindles the Christmas spirit.This year’s concert is happening Dec. 9 at 2 p.m., in a new venue, the Hillside Community Church (formerly called Bethel Pentecostal), with entry by donation. File photo.

Songs for a Winter Night coming to 100 Mile

Kick-off the Christmas spirit with the community choir's carols

The Eclectica Community Choir Winter Concert always warms the heart and kindles the Christmas spirit.This year’s concert is happening Dec. 9 at 2 p.m., in a new venue, the Hillside Community Church (formerly called Bethel Pentecostal), with entry by donation. File photo.