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Seventeen-year-old Carrie Lange with her gold medal earned with her team at the Canadian Rugby Championship in Markham, Ontario.

Lange helps BC win rugby gold

Carrie Lange recently earned a gold medal helping Team BC earn national bragging rights by winning the U-18 Canadian Rugby Championship.

Seventeen-year-old Carrie Lange with her gold medal earned with her team at the Canadian Rugby Championship in Markham, Ontario.
The Tailgators captured first place in the A Divisioin of the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch Year End Tournament at the Esler Complex last weekend. They downed the Rowdies 21-14 in the final.

Gators capture Slo-Pitch title

The Tailgators were crowned A Division champions of the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch Year End Tournament.

The Tailgators captured first place in the A Divisioin of the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch Year End Tournament at the Esler Complex last weekend. They downed the Rowdies 21-14 in the final.
Williams Lake’s Lucas Pinette competed in three separate water skiing competitions this past summer in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He captured thee gold medals, two silver and two bronze as well as two overall titles over the course of the three competitions.

Lucas Pinette in the medals at water ski championships

Williams Lake’s Lucas Pinette is quickly making a name for himself in the sport of water skiing at the ripe age of 10.

Williams Lake’s Lucas Pinette competed in three separate water skiing competitions this past summer in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He captured thee gold medals, two silver and two bronze as well as two overall titles over the course of the three competitions.
Jason Mueller (middle) and a pair of his employees pose while doing construction on Jaco Ropes obstacle course which recently opened in Costa Rica.

Former lakecity resident takes on business venture in Costa Rica

Former Williams Lake resident Jason Mueller is currently living his dream of running a business abroad.

Jason Mueller (middle) and a pair of his employees pose while doing construction on Jaco Ropes obstacle course which recently opened in Costa Rica.
Allison Bos, Dr. Michael Bos and Natalie MacKay are part of a team at Cariboo Chiropractic which focuses on many aspects of health care. The recently constructed building features two registered massage therapists, two medical doctors, Bos as a chiropractor and Allison and Natalie who are coaches for the Ideal Protein Weight Loss System.

State-of-the-art facility offers many health fields

Cariboo Chiropractic and Medical Centre in Williams Lake offers patients a little of everything.

Allison Bos, Dr. Michael Bos and Natalie MacKay are part of a team at Cariboo Chiropractic which focuses on many aspects of health care. The recently constructed building features two registered massage therapists, two medical doctors, Bos as a chiropractor and Allison and Natalie who are coaches for the Ideal Protein Weight Loss System.
Viktor Stamenov (left) of Williams lake poses with legendary FIFA official Howard Webb (middle) and three other Canadian soccer officials at the 2015 Dallas Cup this past April. Webb is an English official who refereed the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa between Spain and the Netherlands.

Lakecity official gets FIFA experience

Williams Lake soccer official Viktor Stamenov refereed for a pre-tournament Women’s World Cup friendly match.

Viktor Stamenov (left) of Williams lake poses with legendary FIFA official Howard Webb (middle) and three other Canadian soccer officials at the 2015 Dallas Cup this past April. Webb is an English official who refereed the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa between Spain and the Netherlands.
Adrian Kreis (left to right), Carol Ann Taphorn, Susan Colgate and Shirley Marcotte make up the real estate team at the recently formed Interior Properties which started up in November, 2014.

Interior Properties Real Estate aims to please

Interior Properties Real Estate has had incredible success in just a short time.

Adrian Kreis (left to right), Carol Ann Taphorn, Susan Colgate and Shirley Marcotte make up the real estate team at the recently formed Interior Properties which started up in November, 2014.
Caribou U-Brew employee Alyse Grant and new owner Owen Krist are excited about entering into a new era at the business. Former owners Silvio and Nicole Aumond are retiring after 23 years and Owen and his wife Bobbi are taking over.

New Caribou U-Brew owners look to continue on company’s tradition

New owners of Caribou U-Brew, Bobbi and Owen Krist are very excited to continue the company’s tradition of customer service.

Caribou U-Brew employee Alyse Grant and new owner Owen Krist are excited about entering into a new era at the business. Former owners Silvio and Nicole Aumond are retiring after 23 years and Owen and his wife Bobbi are taking over.
Windsor Plywood’s Basil Robbins (left) and WLFC’s Justin Hansen during action from the Williams Lake Men’s Soccer League.

Soccer action heating up as playoffs draw near

The Williams Lake Men’s Soccer League featured a pair of great games last Tuesday night.

Windsor Plywood’s Basil Robbins (left) and WLFC’s Justin Hansen during action from the Williams Lake Men’s Soccer League.
Identity Crisis impressed the audience with their progressive alternative rock music Thursday night at Performances in the Park. The band consists of guitarist Kayne Robinson (left), lead vocalist Ilan Peimer, drummer Clayton Charleyboy and guest guitarist Nathan Summer.

Identity Crisis rocks park performance

The young and aspiring band Identity Crisis kicked off the 2015 Performances in the Park schedule Thursday evening.

Identity Crisis impressed the audience with their progressive alternative rock music Thursday night at Performances in the Park. The band consists of guitarist Kayne Robinson (left), lead vocalist Ilan Peimer, drummer Clayton Charleyboy and guest guitarist Nathan Summer.
Youth rifle shooters Cassidy Chupa (back from left), Patrick Champagne, Coty Pranke, Rhys Ireland, Thomas Pinchbeck, Stephen Ireland (coach), Thomas Pinchbeck (front from left), Zach Herrick, Justin Bond and Dylan Bisson recently competed at the Canadian nationals.

Rifle shooters hit mark at nationals

Four Williams Lake F-Class rifle shooters had a solid showing at the Canadian Nationals in Ottawa Aug. 13-16.

Youth rifle shooters Cassidy Chupa (back from left), Patrick Champagne, Coty Pranke, Rhys Ireland, Thomas Pinchbeck, Stephen Ireland (coach), Thomas Pinchbeck (front from left), Zach Herrick, Justin Bond and Dylan Bisson recently competed at the Canadian nationals.
Scott Gordon (left) and Ivor McMahen finished second in the team 100+ combined open category at the Singletrack 6 — a six-day and six-stage mountain bike race throughout the Rocky Mountains.

Duo rides to success at Singletrack 6

A pair of Williams Lake mountain bikers placed second in the Team 100-plus Open category at the Singletrack 6 event.

Scott Gordon (left) and Ivor McMahen finished second in the team 100+ combined open category at the Singletrack 6 — a six-day and six-stage mountain bike race throughout the Rocky Mountains.
Peggy Pukacz (left), Lisa Kerley and Kelly Flaherty all competed at the Prince George Integris Simon Fraser Open ladies golf tournament during the weekend, with Kerley bringing home the first-place honours.

Kerley dethrones defending PG golf champ

Williams Lake golfer Lisa Kerley pulled off a major upset at the Prince George Integris Simon Fraser Open ladies golf tournament.

Peggy Pukacz (left), Lisa Kerley and Kelly Flaherty all competed at the Prince George Integris Simon Fraser Open ladies golf tournament during the weekend, with Kerley bringing home the first-place honours.
Mitch Gillis

Gillis makes tough decision to retire from golf

Williams Lake’s Mitch Gillis’ had to make the toughest decision of his life last December when he elected to retire from professional golf.

Mitch Gillis
Water restrictions have been rescinded for the Likely and Quesnel Lake area, except for an area 100-metres surrounding the debris plume.

Most water restrictions rescinded

Residents of the area impacted by the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach received good news from Interior Health yesterday.

Water restrictions have been rescinded for the Likely and Quesnel Lake area, except for an area 100-metres surrounding the debris plume.
Williams Lake mixed martial artist Gary Mangat (right) poses for a photo with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White during a June UFC event in Vancouver. Mangat is scheduled to return to the cage on Saturday, Aug. 23, to fight Blair Oster in a 135-pound bantamweight clash in the co-main event of Battlefield Fight League 32 at the River Rock Casino and Resort in Richmond.

Mangat to return to cage in co-main event

Williams Lake’s Gary ‘Saint Lion’ Mangat will look to right the ship in 10 days time and get back to his winning ways inside the octagon.

Williams Lake mixed martial artist Gary Mangat (right) poses for a photo with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White during a June UFC event in Vancouver. Mangat is scheduled to return to the cage on Saturday, Aug. 23, to fight Blair Oster in a 135-pound bantamweight clash in the co-main event of Battlefield Fight League 32 at the River Rock Casino and Resort in Richmond.
Fin Donnelly, NDP MP for New Westminster-Coquitlam and environmental critic discusses the Mount Polley tailings breach at the Xat’sull cultural event. Donnelly was part of the Watershed team that is currently travelling the Fraser River by canoe, shuttle van and raft to raise awareness. Donnelly swam the 1,400 kilometre Fraser River back in 1995.

Salmon issues discussed during Xat’sull cultural event

Local and provincial First Nations dignitaries spoke to a crowd of about 80 people on Sunday at the Xat’sull (Soda Creek) cultural event.

Fin Donnelly, NDP MP for New Westminster-Coquitlam and environmental critic discusses the Mount Polley tailings breach at the Xat’sull cultural event. Donnelly was part of the Watershed team that is currently travelling the Fraser River by canoe, shuttle van and raft to raise awareness. Donnelly swam the 1,400 kilometre Fraser River back in 1995.
Facility Maintenance Director, Garry Breck, (left) and Director of Community Services, Geoff Paynton, display their recently installed REALice technology. The Swedish-made invention eliminates oxygen and other elements in water that cause air-bubbles without heating the water. Allowing the Zamboni to use water at tap temperature instead of 140 degrees Fahrenheit will save thousands of dollars on heating costs. REALice also creates clearer and thicker ice.

City installs energy-efficient ice at complex

The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex recently installed REALice Technology for both of their ice surfaces.

Facility Maintenance Director, Garry Breck, (left) and Director of Community Services, Geoff Paynton, display their recently installed REALice technology. The Swedish-made invention eliminates oxygen and other elements in water that cause air-bubbles without heating the water. Allowing the Zamboni to use water at tap temperature instead of 140 degrees Fahrenheit will save thousands of dollars on heating costs. REALice also creates clearer and thicker ice.

Update: Alexis Creek fire continues to expand

The wildfire west of Alexis Creek continues to grow as of Tuesday.

Canim Lake Chief Mike Archie asks a question during Tuesday’s meeting at Likely community hall regarding the Mount Polley talings pond breach. It was a standing room only crowd at the meeting.

Mine president and mining minister field questions

Hundreds of devastated Likely residents crammed into the community hall Tuesday afternoon looking for answers.

Canim Lake Chief Mike Archie asks a question during Tuesday’s meeting at Likely community hall regarding the Mount Polley talings pond breach. It was a standing room only crowd at the meeting.