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School districts alerted of education data breach

The Ministry of Education has informed education partners and school districts, including School District 27 of a potential data breach.

Fire crews stand watch in case anything goes wrong while Fortis crews expose the gas line below the gas leak at a construction site.

Residents evacuated after gas line ruptures

There was a very loud hissing sound and foul smell when a gas line on Gibbon Street behind Cariboo Memorial Hospital was ruptured.

Fire crews stand watch in case anything goes wrong while Fortis crews expose the gas line below the gas leak at a construction site.
Monica Smid puts an entry in the Art Walk draw box at Papyrus Printing which features the art work of Lucille Thompson Trudeau.

A few days left for Art Walk 2015

Arty the Art Walker Willie Dye would like to remind people that the Art Walk and Sale 2015 still has a few more days to go.

Monica Smid puts an entry in the Art Walk draw box at Papyrus Printing which features the art work of Lucille Thompson Trudeau.
Karena Sokolan rides her pattern to a win.

Riding program uniquely designed for 4-H

Equestrian 4-H Club members from around the region were put through their paces during the judging events.

Karena Sokolan rides her pattern to a win.
Angie Delainey of Satya Yoga Studio is the recently elected new BIA board chair.

BIA prepares for mountain bike tourism symposium

The newly elected Williams Lake BIA board is looking forward to a busy fall with several community events planned.

Angie Delainey of Satya Yoga Studio is the recently elected new BIA board chair.
Donna Bergen (left) and Sabrina Dyck took over the Williams Lake Stockyards cafe in February and are dedicated to providing home cooked meals, and breakfast all day during their opening hours.

Stockyards cafe serves 4-H sale

The Williams Lake Stockyards cafe is a going concern this week.

Donna Bergen (left) and Sabrina Dyck took over the Williams Lake Stockyards cafe in February and are dedicated to providing home cooked meals, and breakfast all day during their opening hours.
Mark Chipman of Chipman Townhouse Development is building eight rental townhouses on Gibbon Street behind the Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

Economic optimism evident

Confidence in Williams Lake’s economic future appears to be growing well.

Mark Chipman of Chipman Townhouse Development is building eight rental townhouses on Gibbon Street behind the Cariboo Memorial Hospital.
Alison Woods rides Buckaroo in the keyhole pattern during last Sunday's Williams Lake Trail Rider Association's gymkhana.

Gymkhana a fun way to train riders and horses

Gymkhana is a great way for kids and adults to polish their horsemanship skills and enjoy some camaraderie with other riders.

Alison Woods rides Buckaroo in the keyhole pattern during last Sunday's Williams Lake Trail Rider Association's gymkhana.
Saturn Alien performs during Performances in the Park last Thursday.

Saturn Alien no alien to city fans

Adults were content to sit but kids couldn’t contain their enthusiasm for dancing when Saturn Alien took the stage last Thursday.

Saturn Alien performs during Performances in the Park last Thursday.
Madeline Tasquin originally from Quesnel will perform in Williams Lake July 30.

Madeline Tasquin Trading Company concert next week

A surprise summer Safety Meeting concert is coming up next week featuring the Madeline Tasquin Trading Company.

Madeline Tasquin originally from Quesnel will perform in Williams Lake July 30.
The Stampede Queen hosts, contestants and new queen and outgoing royals show off the cowboy boots under their gowns during the Williams Lake Stampede Queen Coronation held Saturday evening at Lake City Secondary Williams Lake Campus. Pictured are 2012/13 Stampede Queen and co-host Alexis Forseille, Miss Titchener Contracting Paige Brinoni, outdoing 2014/15 Stampede Queen Michelle Ball, incoming 2015/16 Stampede Queen Cheyleigh Sand (Miss Daybreak Rotary), outgoing 2014/15 Stampede Princess Matina Durfeld, Miss Minton Creek Ranch Stephanie Warnock, and co-host and 2013/14 Stampede Princess Karina Sukert.

Cheyleigh Sand crowned 2015/16 Stampede Queen

Outgoing 2014/15 Stampede Queen Michelle Ball crowned Miss Daybreak Rotary Cheyleigh Sand as 2015/16 Stampede Queen Saturday evening.

The Stampede Queen hosts, contestants and new queen and outgoing royals show off the cowboy boots under their gowns during the Williams Lake Stampede Queen Coronation held Saturday evening at Lake City Secondary Williams Lake Campus. Pictured are 2012/13 Stampede Queen and co-host Alexis Forseille, Miss Titchener Contracting Paige Brinoni, outdoing 2014/15 Stampede Queen Michelle Ball, incoming 2015/16 Stampede Queen Cheyleigh Sand (Miss Daybreak Rotary), outgoing 2014/15 Stampede Princess Matina Durfeld, Miss Minton Creek Ranch Stephanie Warnock, and co-host and 2013/14 Stampede Princess Karina Sukert.
Sharon Hoffman and Curt Sprickerhoff play brother and sister at odds over whether to sell the family farm in Still Stands the House. The play will be on stage by donation this Sunday and on Wednesday

Still Stands the House remounting on stage

In preparation for the zone festival the Studio Theatre is remounting the Gwen Pharis Ringwood play Still Stands the House.

Sharon Hoffman and Curt Sprickerhoff play brother and sister at odds over whether to sell the family farm in Still Stands the House. The play will be on stage by donation this Sunday and on Wednesday
Marin Patenaude at Arts on the Fly.

Patenaude/Milne wrap up concerts

Leathan Milne and Marin Patenaude will close out this winter’s Safety Meeting concert series on Friday, May 22.

Marin Patenaude at Arts on the Fly.
The Studio Theatre production of Proof starts its two-week run tonight. Among the stars are Bobbie-Jo Macnair (left) as Catherine and Dan Patterson as Hal. Proof is on stage May 6 to 9 and 13 to 16.

Zone drama festival returns to lakecity

The Central Interior Zone Drama Festival will now take place in Williams Lake.

The Studio Theatre production of Proof starts its two-week run tonight. Among the stars are Bobbie-Jo Macnair (left) as Catherine and Dan Patterson as Hal. Proof is on stage May 6 to 9 and 13 to 16.

SD 27 lays out new community use policy

School District 27’s new draft policy for community use of schools is now on the SD 27 website for public review until May 21.

New draft school use policy prepared for public review

School District 27's new draft policy for community use of schools will be on the district website for the public to review until May 21.

Tracey Lee (left) and Janice Beck rehearse the skit they will perform for teens on suicide prevention.

Teens participate in suicide workshop

Suicide is an issue that needs to come out of the shadows and into the light of discussion.

Tracey Lee (left) and Janice Beck rehearse the skit they will perform for teens on suicide prevention.

Suicide statistics alarming when it comes to youth

There are five to 10 suicides in the Williams Lake area every year.

School district initiates stakeholder review

School District 27 trustees are seeking the public’s help in reviewing several major issues facing the district.

Victorine Alphonse teaches a group of small children a drum beat during the youth conference Friday.

Conference connects First Nations youth

The Gibraltar Room was filled with First Nations students and youth from around the region participated in Connecting 3 Nations.

Victorine Alphonse teaches a group of small children a drum beat during the youth conference Friday.