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Views to a marshy field through trees burned by the Elephant Hill wildfire. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

Cariboo Regional District and Williams Lake calling for Fire Mitigation Strategy

Broadcast burning could stop wildfire spread

Views to a marshy field through trees burned by the Elephant Hill wildfire. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
A Surrey home renter was acquitted on three pot-related charges after judge decided the Crown had not proved the accused knew about the grow-operation in its basement. (Photo: Max Pixel)Local governments are asking to be consulted in the process for legalizing marijuana. Max Pixel photo.

Cariboo Regional District wants say in pot legalization

Compliance and enforcement likely to fall on shoulders of municipal governments

A Surrey home renter was acquitted on three pot-related charges after judge decided the Crown had not proved the accused knew about the grow-operation in its basement. (Photo: Max Pixel)Local governments are asking to be consulted in the process for legalizing marijuana. Max Pixel photo.
Some trees faired better than others during the wildfires, like these deciduous trees in the Elephant Hill fire. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

Getting people working key component of wildfire recovery: CRD chair

Provincial and federal governments urged to push projects forward

Some trees faired better than others during the wildfires, like these deciduous trees in the Elephant Hill fire. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
Jakob Severson, centre, kept his eyes on the puck very well against the Kamloops Storm in 100 Mile House as he and his Wranglers teammates recorded a 4-0 shutout over their Doug Birks Division rivals on Oct. 6. The Wranglers D-men, including Liam Dodd, right, did a great job clearing out traffic in front of Severson during his first game back this season. Ken Alexander photo

Wranglers take three of four points over weekend

Jakob Severson returns to the 100 Mile lineup and records shutout

Jakob Severson, centre, kept his eyes on the puck very well against the Kamloops Storm in 100 Mile House as he and his Wranglers teammates recorded a 4-0 shutout over their Doug Birks Division rivals on Oct. 6. The Wranglers D-men, including Liam Dodd, right, did a great job clearing out traffic in front of Severson during his first game back this season. Ken Alexander photo
Two students from Clinton take part of a ski day at the 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society’s 99 Mile Ski Trails last winter. The Nordics are in the process of prepping for this yearand are looking for coaches for Ski S’Kools this year. File photo.

99 Mile Nordics prepping for ski season

Wildfire season impacts have organizers behind

Two students from Clinton take part of a ski day at the 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society’s 99 Mile Ski Trails last winter. The Nordics are in the process of prepping for this yearand are looking for coaches for Ski S’Kools this year. File photo.

Carding delays Wranglers

Hladun notes several KIJHL teams short-handed out of gate

Despite the chaos, Wranglers goalie Hayden Lyons gets his glove up for a save against the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Saturday. Ken Alexander photo.

Wranglers hand Grizzlies first season loss

Players suspended for multiple games

Despite the chaos, Wranglers goalie Hayden Lyons gets his glove up for a save against the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Saturday. Ken Alexander photo.
Art Groves, left, Curtis Ofstie, Kurt Williams and John Sullivan checked out the signs, which were provided by Recreation Sites and Trails BC and installed by Green Lake Snowmobile Club volunteers. The new signage is appreciated by the snowmobile riders who use the trails network, which is maintained by the club.

New bridge links Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail

GRST expected to cover 460 kilometres from Clinton to Wells/Barkerville by 2018

Art Groves, left, Curtis Ofstie, Kurt Williams and John Sullivan checked out the signs, which were provided by Recreation Sites and Trails BC and installed by Green Lake Snowmobile Club volunteers. The new signage is appreciated by the snowmobile riders who use the trails network, which is maintained by the club.
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Wranglers in hunt for division title

Players need to return from Christmas and play every shift like it's their last

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Wranglers trade for size and experience

Coach: 'Boys have to pay attention to details and winning the Wranglers way'

Pipe dream dead

B.C. Liberals have a lot of work ahead of them before 2017 provincial election

Hollis Ney showed her fine form during women's league action at the 100 Mile Curling Club on Dec. 1.

100 Mile Women’s Curling League action

Curling: a game of strategy, technique, adjustments, strength, concentration, a new generation and a bit of luck

Hollis Ney showed her fine form during women's league action at the 100 Mile Curling Club on Dec. 1.

99 Mile Ski Trails and Day lodge open

Cross-country skiers and snowshoers can have fun between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Wranglers pick up two points on road swing

Team was shorthanded, played well and got great goal-tending from Clay Stevenson

Feeling the love

Together we will make the yuletide season better for friends and neighbours

Wranglers drop two close games on weekend

Looking to rebound during a three-game road trip this weekend

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Let's help our local merchants who help us every day of the year

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Interesting tidbits of sports news Free Press readers will want to know

Wranglers Ryan Friesen, left, Justin Bond and Frazer Dodd, right, who were sporting their new yellow jerseys, put a lot of pressure on the North Okanagan Knights' net during their tilt in 100 Mile House on Nov. 19. The Wranglers got two goals from Garrett Hilton and one from Bond in the 3-1 victory, that featured fast skating and excitement at both ends of the rink.

Wranglers knock off North Okanagan Knights 3-1 on Nov. 12

Looking forward to battling Chase Heat for first place this weekend

Wranglers Ryan Friesen, left, Justin Bond and Frazer Dodd, right, who were sporting their new yellow jerseys, put a lot of pressure on the North Okanagan Knights' net during their tilt in 100 Mile House on Nov. 19. The Wranglers got two goals from Garrett Hilton and one from Bond in the 3-1 victory, that featured fast skating and excitement at both ends of the rink.
Al Richmond

103 Mile Water System upgrade needed

Regional District going ahead with well drilling as soon possible

Al Richmond