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Interior Health is resuming elective surgeries beginning May 19. (File)

Interior Health to resume elective surgeries

"Our priority is to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19"

Interior Health is resuming elective surgeries beginning May 19. (File)
The adjusted increase in Lac la Hache water user fees will mean an added cost of $1.64 per month in 2020. (CRD photo).

CRD votes for more gradual water fee increase in Lac la Hache

Rate had not been increased since 2009

The adjusted increase in Lac la Hache water user fees will mean an added cost of $1.64 per month in 2020. (CRD photo).
The RCMP station in 100 Mile House. File photo.

100 Mile RCMP disabled vehicle, tackled suspect after threats

Highway 24 was briefly closed due to the incident

The RCMP station in 100 Mile House. File photo.
The BC Conservation Officer Service is investigating bear shot in 100 Mile House. (File photo)

Conservation Officer Service investigates bear shot in 100 Mile House

'Firing a high-powered rifle in a residential area could have resulted in tragedy'

The BC Conservation Officer Service is investigating bear shot in 100 Mile House. (File photo)
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Handguns seem like a bigger problem than rifles

The weekly editorial for the 100 Mile Free Press

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100 Mile House Fire-Rescue is reminding the public to check with BC Wildfire or their municipality before they burn. (File photo)

Fire chief reminds public about burning ban after responding to brush fire

'Crews observed a small grass fire that was caused by the owner of the property burning brush'

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue is reminding the public to check with BC Wildfire or their municipality before they burn. (File photo)
Some of the trees burned by the Elephant Hill wildfire. (File photo)

2017 Elephant Hill wildfire most likely caused by smoking materials

Investigation did not identify who started the fire

Some of the trees burned by the Elephant Hill wildfire. (File photo)
Kearl Lake oil sands project, north of Fort McMurray. (Imperial Oil/Facebook)

Kearl Lake workers from B.C. reminded to self-isolate due to COVID-19

15 laboratory-confirmed worker cases in B.C., 12 of which in Interior Health

Kearl Lake oil sands project, north of Fort McMurray. (Imperial Oil/Facebook)
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NDIT to fund three Regional Business Liaisons in Cariboo-Chilcotin/Lillooet

Program seeks to offset stress and offer one-on-one business support, says CEO

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Centennial Park not long before it closed. (Submitted photo)

Centennial Park closed due to high water

Bridge Creek has spilled into the park

Centennial Park not long before it closed. (Submitted photo)
Sherri Gagnon works on a painting during one of the tutorials. (Screenshot)

South Cariboo artist offers online painting tutorials for kids

'If we can't be out there painting with you, let's do it virtually and just be in it together'

Sherri Gagnon works on a painting during one of the tutorials. (Screenshot)
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Tree planting go-ahead a bit of a mixed bag

The weekly editorial for the 100 Mile Free Press

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100 Mile Fire Rescue chief Roger Hollander waves at traffic while running in gear on a treadmill outside the fire hall. (Martina Dopf - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile firefighters run in gear to show support for health-care workers

'We are asking folks to just give a honk in support'

100 Mile Fire Rescue chief Roger Hollander waves at traffic while running in gear on a treadmill outside the fire hall. (Martina Dopf - 100 Mile Free Press)
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Evacuation alert for Bridge Creek – Houseman Road area due to flooding

Preparation instructions included for residents

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Interior Health is advising Cariboo residents that drinking water can be impacted during and after floods. (File photo)

Interior Health warns Cariboo residents of potential flooding impacts on water

Public advised to use alternate water source if unsure about flooding impact

Interior Health is advising Cariboo residents that drinking water can be impacted during and after floods. (File photo)
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Almost half of temporarily closed B.C. business unsure about ability to reopen

83 per cent of Cariboo respondents report decreased sales volumes

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Heading into another wildfire season

The weekly editorial for the 100 Mile Free Press

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A sign to let truckers know about the free care packages being handed out. (Submitted photo)

South Cariboo residents make care packages for truckers

'We're going to set up again this Friday'

A sign to let truckers know about the free care packages being handed out. (Submitted photo)
A sign to let truckers know about the free care packages being handed out. (Submitted photo)

South Cariboo residents make care packages for truckers

'We're going to set up again this Friday'

A sign to let truckers know about the free care packages being handed out. (Submitted photo)