Ken Alexander

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Highway 97 resurfacing underway

Expect delays on Highway 97 from Big Bar Hill to 70 Mile House

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Wranglers coach Dale Hladun going to be busy

Search is on to fill holes from half of last year's roster

Election reform committee here on Aug. 19

Non-partisan EDA group will answers questions, provide information

Ministry of Forests protecting environment

83 Mile, 83 Mile West Forest Service roads to close permanently

Metro Boyson of 100 Mile House made good contact with the ball at the first tee box during the 2016 Senior Men's Open at the 108 Golf Resort on Aug. 12. Boyson and his partner Bryant Hollins finished with the third low net score to get into the prizes.

Senior Men’s Open successful

Golfers have great weather, awesome scores and a lot of fun

Metro Boyson of 100 Mile House made good contact with the ball at the first tee box during the 2016 Senior Men's Open at the 108 Golf Resort on Aug. 12. Boyson and his partner Bryant Hollins finished with the third low net score to get into the prizes.
Larry, left, and Sherree Richet have been working hard renovating the Big Country Lanes-Family Bowling Centre in 100 Mile House.

Big Country Lanes open in 100 Mile House open

Family bowling centre offering great time for all family members

Larry, left, and Sherree Richet have been working hard renovating the Big Country Lanes-Family Bowling Centre in 100 Mile House.
Drones are becoming popular toys. However, there are concerns about how they are used.

Drone activity leads to violence

RCMP investigation continues on dangerous driving, firearms charges

Drones are becoming popular toys. However, there are concerns about how they are used.

South Cariboo Rec. Centre arena open to public

Management gets approval for opening from CRD and fire chief

Arena remains closed for the time being

Manager, contractor and fire chief working to ensure safety

Empowerment

Important to release shackled from women and girls

100 Mile House resident Candace Knudsen held an antler she found while competing in the Extreme Huntress competition in San Antonio, Texas on July 10-15. Knudsen competed against five other women from Canada and the United States for the title of most Extreme Huntress.

Local hunter returns from Extreme Huntress competition

Texas heat and camera crews provide a new experience

100 Mile House resident Candace Knudsen held an antler she found while competing in the Extreme Huntress competition in San Antonio, Texas on July 10-15. Knudsen competed against five other women from Canada and the United States for the title of most Extreme Huntress.

Arena remains closed for the time being

Manager, contractor and fire chief working to ensure safety

Former Lone Butte resident Rika Wieth, who now resides in Cache Creek, was at the head of the class in Breakaway Roping at the 26th Annual Interlakes BCRA Rodeo on July 31. Wieth lassoed her steer in 2.9 seconds, which was good enough to take home $489.60 first-place money.

Interlakes Rodeo attracted bigger crowds July 30-31

Rough stock provided challenges for riders and ropers

Former Lone Butte resident Rika Wieth, who now resides in Cache Creek, was at the head of the class in Breakaway Roping at the 26th Annual Interlakes BCRA Rodeo on July 31. Wieth lassoed her steer in 2.9 seconds, which was good enough to take home $489.60 first-place money.
The Duits' family home near Sheridan Lake is nothing but charred rubble and memories after a fire engulfed the log building and shop on July 30. There was no insurance on the buildings and everything was lost. Now, family and friends are rallying to get the Duits and their children back on their feet.

Duits lost everything in house fire

Folks asked to help the Duits family to rebuild home

The Duits' family home near Sheridan Lake is nothing but charred rubble and memories after a fire engulfed the log building and shop on July 30. There was no insurance on the buildings and everything was lost. Now, family and friends are rallying to get the Duits and their children back on their feet.
Two 100 Mile House Fire Rescue firefighters entered the arena's mechanical room at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on around 8:30 a.m. on July 28. They had to work their way through heavy smoke, but quickly extinguished the flames. The arena has been closed to the public until the cause of the fire has been determined.

Friday morning fire closes arena

Firefighters battle heavy smoke and flames in arena mechanical room

Two 100 Mile House Fire Rescue firefighters entered the arena's mechanical room at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on around 8:30 a.m. on July 28. They had to work their way through heavy smoke, but quickly extinguished the flames. The arena has been closed to the public until the cause of the fire has been determined.

GLVFD chief Ken Gisby passes

Procession, celebration of life scheduled for Aug. 6

The BC Conservation Officer Service agreed to have a 75-year-old Wardens Cabin moved from Stobie Lake to the 108 Heritage Site. It took seven months to complete the chore, including repairs and moving donated by Pioneer Log Homes, but the cabin, which is the last remaining Wardens Cabin built in 1941 era in British Columbia, will be re-dedicated on Aug. 1.

Wardens Cabin salvaged from Stobie Lake

Incredible effort, co-ordination involved for new 108 Heritage Site addition

The BC Conservation Officer Service agreed to have a 75-year-old Wardens Cabin moved from Stobie Lake to the 108 Heritage Site. It took seven months to complete the chore, including repairs and moving donated by Pioneer Log Homes, but the cabin, which is the last remaining Wardens Cabin built in 1941 era in British Columbia, will be re-dedicated on Aug. 1.

Wardens Cabin salvaged from Stobie Lake

Incredible effort, co-ordination involved for new 108 Heritage Site addition

LNG delay setback

B.C. Liberals optimistic world economy will change