Carole Rooney

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Student reporting open for opinions

Education Minister Mike Bernier seeks input on the new curriculum

Trustees opt to preserve zones 1-3

Trustee representation in South End not slated for change

Northern Gateway closed by Feds

Resurrection looks unlikely for pipeline in B.C.'s North

An early morning mobile home fire in the 4400-block of Canim-Hendrix Lake Road was spotted and called in by a passer-by around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 6. Two fire department crews responded along with RCMP and ambulance. Firefighters were unable to save the home, but its two occupants made it out of the building safely.

Home lost to fire near Forest Grove

Fire crews douse flames, occupants escaped with minor injuries

An early morning mobile home fire in the 4400-block of Canim-Hendrix Lake Road was spotted and called in by a passer-by around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 6. Two fire department crews responded along with RCMP and ambulance. Firefighters were unable to save the home, but its two occupants made it out of the building safely.
Daniel Lange, front, and Lars Mapson concentrated as they tested their skills as computer programmers at WorkBC's Find Your Fit career event held at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Nov. 24.

Career exploration tour caters to students

Find Your Fit helps hone skills they'll need to succeed

Daniel Lange, front, and Lars Mapson concentrated as they tested their skills as computer programmers at WorkBC's Find Your Fit career event held at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Nov. 24.
Murray Helmer

CCTF supports curriculum delay

Grades 10-12 implementation delayed and now set for 2018/19

Murray Helmer
Earl Taylor of 100 Mile House, left, and Jonas Fux of Vernon operate a drill for Paycore Drilling at Happy Creek Minerals' hot new Fox tungsten discovery near the Boss Mountain Mine. Happy Creek president/CEO David Blann says it is a 'rather rare and special find that has gained international attention in the tungsten sector.'

Tungsten exploration creates local jobs

Happy Creek Minerals is 'happy' with the community, too

Earl Taylor of 100 Mile House, left, and Jonas Fux of Vernon operate a drill for Paycore Drilling at Happy Creek Minerals' hot new Fox tungsten discovery near the Boss Mountain Mine. Happy Creek president/CEO David Blann says it is a 'rather rare and special find that has gained international attention in the tungsten sector.'
Robin Bercowski

TRU campus moving to Alpine Avenue

January 2017 will see TRU classes in WorkBC building

Robin Bercowski

Cariboo doctor recruitment contest

Unique public campaign offers more than $8,000 in prizes

Cathy McLeod denounces deficit growth

Federal finance plan not aimed at rural roads, infrastructure

Spectra gas line work delayed

South Cariboo Visitor Centre closed until January, then paving next spring

Murray Helmer

Teachers happy to see victory at Supreme Court

Christy Clark's government's appeal axed by Canada's top tribunal

Murray Helmer
Dale Bachmier

Cadet corps offers opportunities

Discipline and respect can lead to world travel and education

Dale Bachmier
Cathy McLeod

MP Cathy McLeod appeals for trade deals

Softwood lumber and free trade need solid border agreements

Cathy McLeod
100 Mile House Free Press publisher Martina Dopf got her poppy by donation from 100 Mile House Legion #260 secretary Rick Smale at the Canada Post office on Oct. 28. Annual poppy sale donations always go toward supporting veterans and their families in need.

Legion support helps honour our veterans

Legion has mandate for remembrance for all those who served in Canada’s military

100 Mile House Free Press publisher Martina Dopf got her poppy by donation from 100 Mile House Legion #260 secretary Rick Smale at the Canada Post office on Oct. 28. Annual poppy sale donations always go toward supporting veterans and their families in need.
Donna Barnett

Federal funding hope for rural infrastructure

Canada's new $81-billion offers $35-billion investor's bank

Donna Barnett
Red Hot Chili Peppers (Save-On-Foods) team member Rhonda Williamson, left, accepted a team-only draw prize handed over by Ben Smith, of Sunrise Ford, at the Fall Chili Cook-off Competition in Lone Butte on Oct. 30. She won a Le Creuset cooking pot from Our Kitchen Corner.

Cook-off a ‘cool event’ for hot food

Iron Horse team takes first place for taste in chili cook-off

Red Hot Chili Peppers (Save-On-Foods) team member Rhonda Williamson, left, accepted a team-only draw prize handed over by Ben Smith, of Sunrise Ford, at the Fall Chili Cook-off Competition in Lone Butte on Oct. 30. She won a Le Creuset cooking pot from Our Kitchen Corner.

Douglas fir beetles infesting Canim Lake areas

Douglas fir beetles infesting Canim Lake areas
Residents with concerns offered options for dealing with bark beetles

Submitted photo Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association [CCCTA] CEO Amy Thacker, left, shows her delight as Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett was presented the President’s Award by CCCTA president Andre Kuerbis on Oct. 27 at the AGM in Clinton.

Barnett awarded for tourism efforts

CCCTA President’s Award ‘almost understates’ the Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA’s achievements

Submitted photo Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association [CCCTA] CEO Amy Thacker, left, shows her delight as Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett was presented the President’s Award by CCCTA president Andre Kuerbis on Oct. 27 at the AGM in Clinton.
Chris Harris, left, Rita Giesbrecht and Ken Marshall were all smiles at Harris’ book launch at the 108 Mile RanchCommunity Hall on Oct. 22. Marshall brought high-quality audio-visual equipment used in his film industry work, andcomposed original music scores for an awe-inspiring presentation of Harris’ photography.

A laudable launch for Chris Harris’ last book

Photographer’s fans, supporters pack 108 Community Hall for multimedia presentation

Chris Harris, left, Rita Giesbrecht and Ken Marshall were all smiles at Harris’ book launch at the 108 Mile RanchCommunity Hall on Oct. 22. Marshall brought high-quality audio-visual equipment used in his film industry work, andcomposed original music scores for an awe-inspiring presentation of Harris’ photography.