Heather Nelson

Lyla Floberg of the Williams Lake and District Credit Union happily accepted the 2010 People's Choice Award - Best Business bestowed on the 100 Mile House branch at a gala awards event on April 9. It is one of the two Business Excellence Awards that are chosen by the public.

Celebration of excellence at The Hills

It was a gala evening and a full house at the 17th…

Lyla Floberg of the Williams Lake and District Credit Union happily accepted the 2010 People's Choice Award - Best Business bestowed on the 100 Mile House branch at a gala awards event on April 9. It is one of the two Business Excellence Awards that are chosen by the public.
Chris Nickless, left, poses with Arla Driver, as both were recipients of the 2010 Citizen of the Year award at the SCCC Business Excellence Awards night April 9 at the Hills Health Ranch. This is the first time in Citizen of the Year history the committee voted on a tie for the award.

Citizens of the Year hard-working and humble

There were two Citizen of the Year awards handed out at the…

Chris Nickless, left, poses with Arla Driver, as both were recipients of the 2010 Citizen of the Year award at the SCCC Business Excellence Awards night April 9 at the Hills Health Ranch. This is the first time in Citizen of the Year history the committee voted on a tie for the award.
Forest Grove resident Pat Evans put on some packing demonstrations both days of last weekend's Horse Bazaar at the 105 Mile Arena. She demonstrated tying a diamond hitch, which is used to keep the load on the pack animal secure, and quipped, 'It's the only time when mules wear diamonds.'

Horse Bazaar reined in some fun

The parking lot at the 105 Riding Arena was overflowing onto Tatton…

Forest Grove resident Pat Evans put on some packing demonstrations both days of last weekend's Horse Bazaar at the 105 Mile Arena. She demonstrated tying a diamond hitch, which is used to keep the load on the pack animal secure, and quipped, 'It's the only time when mules wear diamonds.'

Next Step to Being the Change

A free personal growth workshop for people ages 15 years and older…

Chris Pettman

Business excellence/Citizen of the Year banquet tickets going fast

The South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) is holding its 17th Annual…

Chris Pettman
Dummy Races on March 27 will help bring a close to the ski and snowboard season at Mt. Timothy.

Don’t be a dummy, attend Mt. Timothy’s open house

Put on your lei and grass skirt and come out to Mt.…

Dummy Races on March 27 will help bring a close to the ski and snowboard season at Mt. Timothy.

BC Senior Games wants hockey players

This year, the BCSG is hosted by West Kootenay area (Castlegar, Nelson…

Bridge re-decking

Traffic on Horse Lake Road will be a bit slower over the…

WL&DCU announcing funding opportunities

The Williams Lake and District Credit Union (WL&DCU) has announced it is…

Henry Van Kessel

Fallen comrade: Lone Butte firefighter to be honoured

Firefighters work hard to protect lives and properties.The job can be difficult…

Henry Van Kessel
Lori Fry demonstrates the Intel Reader, which translates scanned items into digital text that turns into an audio record. Fry is grateful to EATI for the assistance in obtaining the equipment necessary for her work.

Assistance for disabled people to return to work

There is a support network in British Columbia that can help people…

Lori Fry demonstrates the Intel Reader, which translates scanned items into digital text that turns into an audio record. Fry is grateful to EATI for the assistance in obtaining the equipment necessary for her work.

Chamber offers support, referral and community involvement

The local South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) plays an important role…

Miah Scarpino, of the Forest Grove Guiding Unit, peeled potatoes for the stew dinner during the January 2010 celebration of the first meeting of the Girl Guides on Jan. 16, 1910. In keeping with the occasion, the girls did a lot of activities they would have experienced a century ago - making buns and jam, churning butter and preparing the stew for dinner.

Local Guide groups small but involved

This week, almost all Girl Guides nationally are celebrating 'Thinking Day' and…

Miah Scarpino, of the Forest Grove Guiding Unit, peeled potatoes for the stew dinner during the January 2010 celebration of the first meeting of the Girl Guides on Jan. 16, 1910. In keeping with the occasion, the girls did a lot of activities they would have experienced a century ago - making buns and jam, churning butter and preparing the stew for dinner.
Homelessness Task Force Project co-ordinator Gisele Marion holds a cup of soup that she and her group, Soup de Tour, give out during their weekly visits to the food bank, CMHA-SCB and the women's centre in 100 Mile House.

Warm soup warms the heart and soul

There is a small group of dedicated volunteers who cheerfully cook soup…

Homelessness Task Force Project co-ordinator Gisele Marion holds a cup of soup that she and her group, Soup de Tour, give out during their weekly visits to the food bank, CMHA-SCB and the women's centre in 100 Mile House.

Raising funds for children

Who says bankers don’t have fun?

Cash incentive being offered to help reduce wood smoke

There is $10,000 worth of incentives for people to replace their old smoke-belching wood stove in the 100 Mile House area.

Jeff Kendy, left, and Heidi Read, South Cariboo Health Foundation board members, proudly show off the new Baby Wall at the 100 Mile District General Hospital. People are welcome to buy a plaque in honour of a baby, and the proceeds go to the foundation.

Wall of lasting legacy for our babies

When walking down the hall of the maternity ward at the 100 Mile District General Hospital, people will see a new addition to the hospital family.

Jeff Kendy, left, and Heidi Read, South Cariboo Health Foundation board members, proudly show off the new Baby Wall at the 100 Mile District General Hospital. People are welcome to buy a plaque in honour of a baby, and the proceeds go to the foundation.
MJ Castonguay

Rotary Club serving the community

The Rotary Club of 100 Mile House has been involved in the community for more than 30 years.

MJ Castonguay
Peter Helfer

Rotary: need for membership great

The Rotary Club of 100 Mile House has a small but enthusiastic group of 23 members, and there is room for more.

Peter Helfer
Stephen Pellizzari

It takes pennies to put an end to polio

The eradication of polio around

Stephen Pellizzari