Carole Rooney

CRD seeks hydro tax, dam inspection relief

Rural areas, agricultural producers drawing the short straws

Premier Christy Clark, centre, and MLA Donna Barnett announced the Rural Economic Development Strategy while visiting with students at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology on March 3.

Rural economic strategy released

$300,000 for District of 100 Mile House so far. Long-term economic action plan to build, strengthen and diversify rural communities

Premier Christy Clark, centre, and MLA Donna Barnett announced the Rural Economic Development Strategy while visiting with students at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology on March 3.
MLA Donna Barnett presents the Citizen of the Year award to this year’s winner Bruce Madu.

Chamber awards presented in style

2016 Citizen of the Year is well-deserving Bruce Madu

MLA Donna Barnett presents the Citizen of the Year award to this year’s winner Bruce Madu.
While preparing for the public opening held on March 4, artist Robert Skot McMillan points to his heartfelt rendition of a woman giving birth depicted in a painting featured in his art exhibit that runs until the end of March at the Critical Mass Gallery.

New art exhibit opens in 100 Mile

R.C. McMillan ‘s art explores life, death and relationships

While preparing for the public opening held on March 4, artist Robert Skot McMillan points to his heartfelt rendition of a woman giving birth depicted in a painting featured in his art exhibit that runs until the end of March at the Critical Mass Gallery.
Terry Murphy

Help on horizon for first responders

Removing stigmas with professional supports for mental illness

Terry Murphy

100 Mile House welcomes family doctor

Physicians approved for rural practice across B.C.

Pet owners reminded of risks

SPCA officers check up on dogs in wintertime, too (100 Mile House)

Wells Gray Park a global wonder worth preserving

World Heritage Site nomination marks Canada’s 150th year

A last chance for input to draft OCPs

South Cariboo, Lac la Hache areas reviewed and OCPs to be determined

Lower BC Hydro costs to benefit rural and small businesses

South Cariboo reaps business tax breaks from provincial budget

Budget brings help for healthcare

Donna Barnett sees MSP break as cash for constituents

CCBAC society is phasing out in 2017

Region’s beetle coalition support closes at end of 2017

Two candidates step forward for School District #27 Zone 3 byelection

100 Mile House based school district byelection happens March 25

100 Mile District General Hospital chief of staff Dr. Gordon Hutchinson, left, and registered nurse Teressa Allwood demonstrate the function and importance of the new GlideScope intubator to South Cariboo Health Foundation fundraising co-ordinator Brenda Devine and director Burdick Smith.

Hospital gains important intubator

South Cariboo Health Foundation Fundraisers help with resuscitations

100 Mile District General Hospital chief of staff Dr. Gordon Hutchinson, left, and registered nurse Teressa Allwood demonstrate the function and importance of the new GlideScope intubator to South Cariboo Health Foundation fundraising co-ordinator Brenda Devine and director Burdick Smith.

Rural teacher shortage hits home

Sd27 invites applications for more teachers on call

2017 New Year’s baby, Indy Bowden Simpson, is shown off by proud parents Shaylen Zagar, left, and Taylor Simpson at the Free Press office on Feb. 17. While it may seem a bit late for this year’s first baby to be born in 100 Mile House, her arrival on Feb. 14 was both early in the morning and surprisingly quick, preempting an expected delivery in Kamloops.

2017 New Year’s Baby arrives

100 Mile House welcomes first baby on Valentine’s Day

2017 New Year’s baby, Indy Bowden Simpson, is shown off by proud parents Shaylen Zagar, left, and Taylor Simpson at the Free Press office on Feb. 17. While it may seem a bit late for this year’s first baby to be born in 100 Mile House, her arrival on Feb. 14 was both early in the morning and surprisingly quick, preempting an expected delivery in Kamloops.

Business Façade funding approved

Deadline is May 1 to apply for grants up to $5,000

Despite some Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) members disagreeing with funding the TRU program, NDIT may still approve funding says Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Williams Lake Centre executive director Dr. Ray Sanders.

TRU: there is still hope for ranching program

Funding application to NDIT for year two yet to be decided

Despite some Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) members disagreeing with funding the TRU program, NDIT may still approve funding says Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Williams Lake Centre executive director Dr. Ray Sanders.

Doctor recruitment contest sees success

Thirteen physican’s names already submitted for contest

Mike Franklin

Principal earns national recognition

GROW/Skyline’s Mike Franklin wins prestigious award

Mike Franklin