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Wheel from an historic flour mill was taken apart and the pieces left on the ground to allow workers to put in a new water outlet. Gaeil Farrar photo

Special meeting called to discuss future of Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin

Museum move to TDC raises concerns about fiduciary responsibility for artifacts

Wheel from an historic flour mill was taken apart and the pieces left on the ground to allow workers to put in a new water outlet. Gaeil Farrar photo
Wheel from an historic flour mill was taken apart and the pieces left on the ground to allow workers to put in a new water outlet. Gaeil Farrar photo

Special meeting called to discuss future of Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin

Museum move to TDC raises concerns about fiduciary responsibility for artifacts

Wheel from an historic flour mill was taken apart and the pieces left on the ground to allow workers to put in a new water outlet. Gaeil Farrar photo
Gaeil Farrar photo Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Williams Lake accepted two packages of Safeway gift certificates this week from Safeway assistant manager Brandon Brandon Ruppel, one for 2,147.18 which BBBS staff and volunteers earned during Safeway’s Canada Screams for Ice Cream fundraising campaign in June, and 500 that Lake City Secondary student Rylee Pilkington won for BBBS in Sobeys’ Kids Pay-It-Forward contest. Pictured from the left are Susan Erlandson BBBS executive assistant, Kyley Pilkington, BBBS summer student, Brandon Ruppel Safeway assistant manager, Rylee Pilkington Kids Pay-It-Forward winner, Tasha Pilkington BBBS mentoring co-ordinator and Melissa Newberry BBBS executive director.

Canada Screams for Ice Cream Campaign helps to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Williams Lake

Safeway presents $2,147.18 in gift certificates to local Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Gaeil Farrar photo Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Williams Lake accepted two packages of Safeway gift certificates this week from Safeway assistant manager Brandon Brandon Ruppel, one for 2,147.18 which BBBS staff and volunteers earned during Safeway’s Canada Screams for Ice Cream fundraising campaign in June, and 500 that Lake City Secondary student Rylee Pilkington won for BBBS in Sobeys’ Kids Pay-It-Forward contest. Pictured from the left are Susan Erlandson BBBS executive assistant, Kyley Pilkington, BBBS summer student, Brandon Ruppel Safeway assistant manager, Rylee Pilkington Kids Pay-It-Forward winner, Tasha Pilkington BBBS mentoring co-ordinator and Melissa Newberry BBBS executive director.
Charred trees remain after fires ripped through the area surround 150 Mile House. (Katya Slepian/Black Press)

17 homes evacuated in Prouton Lakes fire near Williams Lake

Fire information officers warn that wildfire conditions are still extremely volatile

Charred trees remain after fires ripped through the area surround 150 Mile House. (Katya Slepian/Black Press)
The Williams Lake Harvest Fair popular with children and families has had to be cancelled due to the current wildfire situation around Williams Lake. Gaeil Farrar file photo

2017 Williams Lake Harvest Fair cancelled due to wildfire situation around the city

President Tammy Tugnum announces fair cancellation on behalf of directors

The Williams Lake Harvest Fair popular with children and families has had to be cancelled due to the current wildfire situation around Williams Lake. Gaeil Farrar file photo
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Evacuation alert issued for Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake areas

Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake area residents are on evacuation alert and should be prepared to leave

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Due to immediate wildfire danger the Kleena Kleene evacuation order has been expanded

Members of the RCMP or other groups are expediting the evacuation order along Highway 20

Big Bike Ride touring Williams Lake this evening, June 9

29-rider Big Bike Ride touring Williams Lake this evening, June 9

An example of a BC Air Ambulance helicopter.

Air ambulance makes emergency landing in a field just south of Williams Lake

There were no injuries sustained in the air ambulance emergency landing

An example of a BC Air Ambulance helicopter.

VIDEO: Problem Child stars talk about their intense roles

The Williams Lake Studio Theatre competes in the Central Interior Zone Theatre festival this weekend

Matthias Richter, 6, was among 300 children who enjoyed the in-store Easter egg hunt held at The Realm of Toys on Saturday, April 15. Then on Monday for the third time in three weeks potential thieves tried to break into the store.

The Realm of Toys targeted by thieves for a third time

The Realm of Toys was targeted by potential thieves or vandals for the third time in three weeks Monday, April 17.

Matthias Richter, 6, was among 300 children who enjoyed the in-store Easter egg hunt held at The Realm of Toys on Saturday, April 15. Then on Monday for the third time in three weeks potential thieves tried to break into the store.
Sister Aviles (left) and Sister Poulson who are serving part of their youth mission in Williams Lake will host an open house at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Missionaries host open house

Two young women are serving in Williams Lake as missionaries with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Sister Aviles (left) and Sister Poulson who are serving part of their youth mission in Williams Lake will host an open house at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Royal Inland Hospital responds to concerns

Elective surgeries at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops had to be cancelled due to a power failure March 3.

Connie Jones is concerned about the state of the B.C. health care system after having her hip replacement surgery cancelled due to equipment failure on the same day that she was being prepared for the surgery at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

Questions raised about the state of B.C. health care after surgeries are cancelled at Royal Inland Hospital

Connie Jones has more questions than answers about health care in B.C. after her recent experience at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

Connie Jones is concerned about the state of the B.C. health care system after having her hip replacement surgery cancelled due to equipment failure on the same day that she was being prepared for the surgery at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Cross-cultural friendship is projected in this scene from The Lodge with Rohan Keenan as Allan (from the left), Jamie Regier as Chief Jimmy Lashaway, Pauline Bob-King as Marybelle, Sharon Hoffman as Jasmine, Jay Goddard as Eardley, Katalin Szauer as Connie and Kathleen MacDonald as Shelley.

The Lodge a rich reflection of life in the Cariboo Chilcotin

Beautiful is how one woman described the Studio Theatre’s production of The Lodge after Wednesday evening’s show.

Cross-cultural friendship is projected in this scene from The Lodge with Rohan Keenan as Allan (from the left), Jamie Regier as Chief Jimmy Lashaway, Pauline Bob-King as Marybelle, Sharon Hoffman as Jasmine, Jay Goddard as Eardley, Katalin Szauer as Connie and Kathleen MacDonald as Shelley.
Volunteer Gabi Weiand (left) brought out the cake as Krista Liebe, Chris Harris and Harry Jennings brought Ruth Lord to the stage while the audience sang happy birthday to her. She celebrated her 99th birthday on Feb. 27.

First Cariboo Chilcotin Film Fest a hit

The first annual Cariboo Chilcotin Film Fest can be reeled in as a great success.

Volunteer Gabi Weiand (left) brought out the cake as Krista Liebe, Chris Harris and Harry Jennings brought Ruth Lord to the stage while the audience sang happy birthday to her. She celebrated her 99th birthday on Feb. 27.
Dairy Queen owners and sisters Janna (left) and Chrissie Gertzen with their popular soft ice cream machine.

Dairy Queen sisters believe in community

Sisters Chrissie and Janna Gertzen are a dynamic duo.

Dairy Queen owners and sisters Janna (left) and Chrissie Gertzen with their popular soft ice cream machine.
Fabricland owner Donna Hoover with one of her first quilting projects which celebrates Canada’s 150th birthday.

Fabric fills her need for flexibility in work

Donna Hoover has owned Fabricland in Williams Lake for 22 years.

Fabricland owner Donna Hoover with one of her first quilting projects which celebrates Canada’s 150th birthday.
Spa Bella owner Trenisa Durfeld with the organic skin care products she uses.

Helping women to feel great her passion

Trenisa Durfeld grew up in Williams Lake and has been the owner/operator of Spa Bella for the past 14 years.

Spa Bella owner Trenisa Durfeld with the organic skin care products she uses.
Chris Hornby (from left) Lill Langstrom, Lynda Bell and Joan Foster collect the balls after an end is finished. The ball is weighted on one side so the thrower can curve the ball from one end of the carpet around other balls to land close to the little white ball called the Jack.

SMART 55: Carpet bowling great exercise for mind and body

Carpet bowling is a great game for seniors to keep both their bodies and minds humming happily.

Chris Hornby (from left) Lill Langstrom, Lynda Bell and Joan Foster collect the balls after an end is finished. The ball is weighted on one side so the thrower can curve the ball from one end of the carpet around other balls to land close to the little white ball called the Jack.