Carole Rooney

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Just for the Health of It helps hospital

Donation exceeds $5,000

New tub for new care wing at Fischer Place

Fischer Place gains more bathing help for residents and care aids

Horse Lake Elementary School secretary, Vicky Santelli, fits in well and is well liked and much appreciated by everyone there since joining them late last year. Some of her accomplished skills stem from 27 years in local schools, and her easy going, caring and organized manner.

27 years in School District #27

‘Mrs.Vicky’ appreciated for quality help at Horse Lake school

Horse Lake Elementary School secretary, Vicky Santelli, fits in well and is well liked and much appreciated by everyone there since joining them late last year. Some of her accomplished skills stem from 27 years in local schools, and her easy going, caring and organized manner.
A previous celebration in Centennial Park.

Centennial Park kicks off Canada’s 150th

100 Mile House plans party in the park to spark celebrations

A previous celebration in Centennial Park.
Approximately 120 people turned out to attend the town hall discussion on The Future of Fish and Wildlife: Are we Losing What Makes B.C. Special? on April 11 in 100 Mile House.

BCWF poses petition for action at town halls

An audience of close to 120 concerned wildlife enthusiasts turned out for a town hall discussion on The Future of Fish and Wildlife

Approximately 120 people turned out to attend the town hall discussion on The Future of Fish and Wildlife: Are we Losing What Makes B.C. Special? on April 11 in 100 Mile House.
Clinton Rod and Gun Club member Bruce Ambler (left), with then Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Al Madley, president of the Cariboo Chilcotin Guide Outfitters are pleased about the province’s decision to put all hunting license revenue into wildlife management activities

Hunting license bucks go back to wildlife

The provincial government has announced all revenue from hunting licenses issued to support and enhance wildlife management activities.

Clinton Rod and Gun Club member Bruce Ambler (left), with then Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and Al Madley, president of the Cariboo Chilcotin Guide Outfitters are pleased about the province’s decision to put all hunting license revenue into wildlife management activities
Harley and Pam Petersen from Century Home Hardware are celebrating 20 years in business on April 22.

Cheers to 20 years in business

Harley and Pam Petersen are toasting "Cheers to 20 Years" at Century Home Hardware on April 22.

Harley and Pam Petersen from Century Home Hardware are celebrating 20 years in business on April 22.
All of the area’s snowmobile and ATV clubs work hard to maintain the trails they use across the region. This requires hands-on hard work for the removal of deadfall trees, trail signage, and in winter, even maintenance with special grooming machines (pictured here) for snowmobiles, to keep their riders safe and happy.

Off-road trails get some maintenance money

Registration fee surplus returned for motorized vehicle use

All of the area’s snowmobile and ATV clubs work hard to maintain the trails they use across the region. This requires hands-on hard work for the removal of deadfall trees, trail signage, and in winter, even maintenance with special grooming machines (pictured here) for snowmobiles, to keep their riders safe and happy.
The Water Sustainability Act may see South Cariboo calves like this one having their last “free drinks” as cattle who don’t find water on their own from other natural sources. Since May 2016, ranchers and other commercial water users are subject to groundwater licences that apply to any commercial use, even for watering cows with a trough filled from the household well.

Groundwater fee waivers extended

Commercial water users must apply by December to qualify

The Water Sustainability Act may see South Cariboo calves like this one having their last “free drinks” as cattle who don’t find water on their own from other natural sources. Since May 2016, ranchers and other commercial water users are subject to groundwater licences that apply to any commercial use, even for watering cows with a trough filled from the household well.
The Bridge Lake Ice Caves trail entrance on Highway 24 is now graced by two new totem poles carved by Canim Lake Band artist Jerome Boyce, shown here, in front of one of his totem poles. The event was well attended and several speeches were made by area dignitaries, First Nations and representatives of other project partners expressing mutual thanks, recognizing the significance of the ice caves, and celebrating the completion of a $400,000 Jobs Creation Partnership project.

New totems on gateway to Ice Caves

Two new totem poles carved by Canim Lake First Nation (Tsq'escenemc) artist Jerome Boyce were unveiled at the Bridge Lake Ice Caves April 1.

The Bridge Lake Ice Caves trail entrance on Highway 24 is now graced by two new totem poles carved by Canim Lake Band artist Jerome Boyce, shown here, in front of one of his totem poles. The event was well attended and several speeches were made by area dignitaries, First Nations and representatives of other project partners expressing mutual thanks, recognizing the significance of the ice caves, and celebrating the completion of a $400,000 Jobs Creation Partnership project.

100 Mile & District Arts Council funding approved

Local arts council to receive a share of BC Arts Council grant

Watch Lake/North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department chair Alan Boyd and Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett were all smiles and thumbs-up at the Shorty Horn Fire Hall near Watch Lake on March 31. Also Minister of State for Rural Economic Development, Barnett had just announced policy changes to ease financial burdens on VFDs by eliminating fees for dry hydrant permits and water useage.

Water permits waived for rural VFDs

The provincial government is eliminating some of its requirements for water permits and rental fees for rural fire departments

Watch Lake/North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department chair Alan Boyd and Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett were all smiles and thumbs-up at the Shorty Horn Fire Hall near Watch Lake on March 31. Also Minister of State for Rural Economic Development, Barnett had just announced policy changes to ease financial burdens on VFDs by eliminating fees for dry hydrant permits and water useage.
The British Columbia Teachers Federation’s (BCTF) annual general meeting and conference packed the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on March 18-21. The BCTF also celebrated 100 years – it was established in 1917 – and continues today as the union of professionals representing 41,000 public school teachers in the province.

BCTF conference focusses on language

Cariboo-Chilcotin schools need definitions for $2.5 million in enhancements

The British Columbia Teachers Federation’s (BCTF) annual general meeting and conference packed the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on March 18-21. The BCTF also celebrated 100 years – it was established in 1917 – and continues today as the union of professionals representing 41,000 public school teachers in the province.

Alpine Loop water project gains $1.6 million

Mayor and 100 Mile District Council delighted with new funding

Nathan Vanderlinde, left, strummed the guitar while brothers Jacob Bryan and Daniel Bryan sang vocals at the Solid Rock Cafe on March 17. This coffeehouse-style musical gathering is gaining in popularity on the church grounds at 108 Mile Ranch and takes place most third Fridays from fall to spring.

Musicians rocking the house at 108 church

Crowd appeal is growing with various music styles featured

Nathan Vanderlinde, left, strummed the guitar while brothers Jacob Bryan and Daniel Bryan sang vocals at the Solid Rock Cafe on March 17. This coffeehouse-style musical gathering is gaining in popularity on the church grounds at 108 Mile Ranch and takes place most third Fridays from fall to spring.
Make a Future is a recruitment initiative created by the BC Public School Employers’ Association as a joint venture among B.C.’s 60 public boards of education, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, and the Ministry of Education. The Makeafuture.ca website launched on April 28, 2008 as the official job board for BC public schools and BC First Nations schools.

Recruitment funding for teachers

CCTA leader points to money spent on government website

Make a Future is a recruitment initiative created by the BC Public School Employers’ Association as a joint venture among B.C.’s 60 public boards of education, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, and the Ministry of Education. The Makeafuture.ca website launched on April 28, 2008 as the official job board for BC public schools and BC First Nations schools.
Members of the 100 Mile Cruzers Car Club crowded into the lounge room of the newly open Jackson’s Social Club & Brew House to hear Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA announce changes to the province’s collector vehicle program. The members were delighted with the changes to include modified vehicles built more recently, as well as some replica cars.

Ministry adds “muscle” to collector cars

More classics, replicas added to ICBC insurance program

Members of the 100 Mile Cruzers Car Club crowded into the lounge room of the newly open Jackson’s Social Club & Brew House to hear Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA announce changes to the province’s collector vehicle program. The members were delighted with the changes to include modified vehicles built more recently, as well as some replica cars.
South Cariboo Small Engines owner Guy Katona, left, Lone Butte Transfer Station worker Rob Dumoulin, and area resident Cathie Katona check out map and information displays on changes to the draft South Cariboo Official Community Plan at the Cariboo Regional District’s open house on March 7.

Open houses highlight draft OCP

Complete surveys for the South Cariboo OCP with your feedback

South Cariboo Small Engines owner Guy Katona, left, Lone Butte Transfer Station worker Rob Dumoulin, and area resident Cathie Katona check out map and information displays on changes to the draft South Cariboo Official Community Plan at the Cariboo Regional District’s open house on March 7.
The Lac la Hache OCP meeting was well attended and went past the 8 p.m. expected consluion time.

La la Hache OCP garners lively input

Cariboo Regional District seeks comments on area issues

The Lac la Hache OCP meeting was well attended and went past the 8 p.m. expected consluion time.
BC French Immersion Enrollment by year

French immersion encouraged in SD27

Fench immersion enrollment increases for 17 consecutive years in B.C.

BC French Immersion Enrollment by year