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Wyn Parry died on February 19, 2024, four days after he was released from Cariboo Memorial Hospital. Family is speaking out about the care he received in his final stay at the facility. (Photo submitted)

Family calls for better care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital

The wife and daughter of a man who spent three weeks in hospital say they worry for others

Wyn Parry died on February 19, 2024, four days after he was released from Cariboo Memorial Hospital. Family is speaking out about the care he received in his final stay at the facility. (Photo submitted)
The runs are bare and the parking lot is empty at Troll Ski Resort on Feb. 2, 2024, less than three weeks before the Lhtako Quesnel BC Winter Games are scheduled to begin, with no significant snowfall in the forecast. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Black Press Media)

Cariboo’s BC Winter Games dreams melting due to no snow

Some snow sports organizations have pulled out due to lack of snow

The runs are bare and the parking lot is empty at Troll Ski Resort on Feb. 2, 2024, less than three weeks before the Lhtako Quesnel BC Winter Games are scheduled to begin, with no significant snowfall in the forecast. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Black Press Media)
Frankie Nelson, left, business manager for Atlantic Power Inc.’s Williams Lake power plant, and Sean Gillespie, vice president of operations for Atlantic Power, spoke at the committee of the whole meeting at Williams Lake city hall on Feb. 6, 2024. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake power plant, city’s biggest tax payer gives 1 year notice

Atlantic Power has given BC Hydro notice on the current contract, citing financial viability

Frankie Nelson, left, business manager for Atlantic Power Inc.’s Williams Lake power plant, and Sean Gillespie, vice president of operations for Atlantic Power, spoke at the committee of the whole meeting at Williams Lake city hall on Feb. 6, 2024. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
France Cannes 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon Red Carpet William Belleau poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

B.C.’s William Belleau feeling at home on Hollywood’s red carpet

The Esket’emc actor continues to follow his dream, after Killers of the Flower Moon role

France Cannes 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon Red Carpet William Belleau poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Carey Price signed autographs for Williams Lake U11 Timberwolves Development Team players and gave them some words of encouragement before a gold medal game in Kelowna on Jan. 28, 2024. (U11 Timberwolves photo)

Carey Price boosts Williams Lake hockey kids to gold in Kelowna

The NHL superstar made a special memory for Williams Lake U11 development team

Carey Price signed autographs for Williams Lake U11 Timberwolves Development Team players and gave them some words of encouragement before a gold medal game in Kelowna on Jan. 28, 2024. (U11 Timberwolves photo)
Christopher Petz in hospital while recovering from an incident in which a driver on Highway 97 ran into him while he was on a bicycle. (Photo submitted)

B.C. mom says online comments piling on more hurt to son’s death

Mother whose son died from toxic drugs, said comments about street people dehumanizing

Christopher Petz in hospital while recovering from an incident in which a driver on Highway 97 ran into him while he was on a bicycle. (Photo submitted)
Cougars are the focus of some research taking place in the Chilcotin to look at large predator-prey dynamics. This cougar was photographed in the Williams Lake area, near a home by a resident, not as part of the study. (Jim Hilton photo)

Prowling B.C.’s Chilcotin: researcher tracks cougar/caribou relationship

Senior wildlife biologist has followed fascination for large predators from Ireland to the Cariboo

Cougars are the focus of some research taking place in the Chilcotin to look at large predator-prey dynamics. This cougar was photographed in the Williams Lake area, near a home by a resident, not as part of the study. (Jim Hilton photo)
South Langley resident Patty Kiloh admired the scenery in the B.C. Cariboo region while taking part in the Xeni Gwet’in Youth Wagon Trip late last month. Submitted photo

Desire for light footprint feeds adventure tourism in Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Back country tourism in the heart of B.C. needs front-country support and understanding: operator

South Langley resident Patty Kiloh admired the scenery in the B.C. Cariboo region while taking part in the Xeni Gwet’in Youth Wagon Trip late last month. Submitted photo
Chelsey Quaw (Heron) has been missing from Saik’uz First Nation since Oct. 11, 2023. (Photo submitted)

Family confirms remains located of missing northern B.C. woman

Carrier Sekani Family Services confirms remains of Chelsey Heron discovered near Vanderhoof

Chelsey Quaw (Heron) has been missing from Saik’uz First Nation since Oct. 11, 2023. (Photo submitted)
An image of a neck tattoo on Jay Preston Raphael, missing from Saik’uz First Nation since Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo submitted)

More tears shed as plea made to find 2 more missing on B.C.’s Highway of Tears

Mary Teegee of Carrier Sekani Child & Family Services says society must do better

An image of a neck tattoo on Jay Preston Raphael, missing from Saik’uz First Nation since Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo submitted)
Residents at the junction at Quesnel Lake were questioning the appearance of foam along the beaches this past summer. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Quesnel Lake scrutiny continues years after B.C.’s Mount Polley mine breach

Nearly a decade later, scientists monitor effects of 18 million cubic metres of copper mine sediment

Residents at the junction at Quesnel Lake were questioning the appearance of foam along the beaches this past summer. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
An image of a neck tattoo on Jay Preston Raphael, missing from Saik’uz First Nation since Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo submitted)

Northern B.C. First Nation launches plea for action on 2 missing members

Saik’uz First Nation to host press conference on missing community members near Highway of Tears

An image of a neck tattoo on Jay Preston Raphael, missing from Saik’uz First Nation since Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo submitted)
Josh Rogers and his dog Turbo, are leaving the low-barrier housing where they were living for the past year. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Homeless in the heart of B.C.: Josh and Turbo’s story

30-year-old Josh Rogers planning to pitch a tent near Williams Lake after being evicted

Josh Rogers and his dog Turbo, are leaving the low-barrier housing where they were living for the past year. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Karlene Harvey is the illustrator of the new Every Child Matters children’s book. (Medicine Wheel Publishing photo)

Indigenous artist teams with Orange Shirt Day founder for new children’s book

Phyllis Webstad, Tsilhqot’in artist to bring Every Child Matters to life for children 6 and up

Karlene Harvey is the illustrator of the new Every Child Matters children’s book. (Medicine Wheel Publishing photo)
Big Lake Volunteer Fire Rescue fire chief Joel Bruneski, from left, deputy chief Mark Wilkie, and communications officer Ken Waters hold up some samples of the sauces Wilkie developed to help raise funds for the BLVFR. The department is hosting a barbecue fundraiser event at the Big Lake Fire Hall on July 30, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. to provide samples, engage with the community and sell the sauces as a fundraiser for their department. (Photo submitted)

B.C. deputy fire chief offers saucy solution to fundraising

Big Lake man partners with company to create Firehall Classics Gourmet to help cash-strapped halls

Big Lake Volunteer Fire Rescue fire chief Joel Bruneski, from left, deputy chief Mark Wilkie, and communications officer Ken Waters hold up some samples of the sauces Wilkie developed to help raise funds for the BLVFR. The department is hosting a barbecue fundraiser event at the Big Lake Fire Hall on July 30, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. to provide samples, engage with the community and sell the sauces as a fundraiser for their department. (Photo submitted)
The Williams Lake Stampede Grounds are ready and willing to house livestock and owners displaced by wildfires if needed. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake Stampede to house livestock impacted by wildfires

Stampede association wants livestock owners to know the space is there if it becomes necessary

The Williams Lake Stampede Grounds are ready and willing to house livestock and owners displaced by wildfires if needed. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Rick Hansen is the 2023 honorary parade marshal for the Williams Lake Stampede parade. (Rick Hansen Foundation photo)

Rick Hansen returns home for Williams Lake Stampede Parade, 50 years since injury

Hansen was just 15 and headed to Williams Lake Stampede when a crash changed his life

Rick Hansen is the 2023 honorary parade marshal for the Williams Lake Stampede parade. (Rick Hansen Foundation photo)
Michaela Gilbert, a young WLFN artist studying fine arts at the University of Victoria, in her studio space with some of her artwork. (Satya Underhill Garcia)

Telus art features Cariboo, Chilcotin First Nations artists

“Opportunities like that, we would not have ever dreamed of before,” said artist Barbara Derrick

Michaela Gilbert, a young WLFN artist studying fine arts at the University of Victoria, in her studio space with some of her artwork. (Satya Underhill Garcia)
Ryan Plouffe, top right, and his family moved to Williams Lake and love it, but find the access to health care challenging. (Photo submitted)

Williams Lake man questions ‘stark contrast’ in health care across B.C.’s Interior Health

Ryan Plouffe sent a written complaint to Interior Health

Ryan Plouffe, top right, and his family moved to Williams Lake and love it, but find the access to health care challenging. (Photo submitted)
Trevor Lee Shine Pierce was an avid outdoor enthusiast and snowmobiler. (Photo submitted)

Deadly snowmobile accident inspires Williams Lake widow to call for better ramp safety

Shanelle Pierce said her husband was fatally injured loading his snowmobile

Trevor Lee Shine Pierce was an avid outdoor enthusiast and snowmobiler. (Photo submitted)