Heather Nelson

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Garbage strewn about less than a kilometre from Interlakes landfill is an eyesore and can damage the environment.

Report people who dump trash on roadsides

Beautiful Cariboo scenes have to peek out between the garbage

Garbage strewn about less than a kilometre from Interlakes landfill is an eyesore and can damage the environment.
One of the photographs on display at the Bridge Lake Photo Group Exhibition on May 1 is Nigel Hemingway's depiction of a 'Foggy Morning.'

Sharing the view from their camera lenses

Bridge Lake Photo Group’s work on display during annual exhibition

One of the photographs on display at the Bridge Lake Photo Group Exhibition on May 1 is Nigel Hemingway's depiction of a 'Foggy Morning.'
100 Mile House RCMP Cpl. Darren King, left, Staff/Sgt. Blake Ward, Const. Blaine Caines, Cpl. Brian Lamb, and Const. Kyle Dornan are looking forward to showing off their new building at the official grand opening on May 7.

RCMP new detachment grand opening on May 7

100 Mile House and area residents invited to attend celebration

100 Mile House RCMP Cpl. Darren King, left, Staff/Sgt. Blake Ward, Const. Blaine Caines, Cpl. Brian Lamb, and Const. Kyle Dornan are looking forward to showing off their new building at the official grand opening on May 7.
Mary Ann Robertson, left, had help from Aidan Meharg, Keegan Lott, Rod Hennecker and Karen Greenwood when selecting farm-fresh vegetables at the South Cariboo Farmers Market on Aug. 14, 2015.

Farmers’ Market opening slated for May 6

Area artisans, growers, chefs and bakers help grow community spirit

Mary Ann Robertson, left, had help from Aidan Meharg, Keegan Lott, Rod Hennecker and Karen Greenwood when selecting farm-fresh vegetables at the South Cariboo Farmers Market on Aug. 14, 2015.
Longtime South Cariboo resident Harry Bishop is preparing for his Ride to Conquer Cancer on Aug. 27-28, which starts in Vancouver. Bishop is hoping to raise $2,500 for the cause and has a Facebook page for people to help him raise the money.

Longtime resident ups BC Cancer Foundation support

Bishop taking his three-speed bike on a Ride to Conquer Cancer

Longtime South Cariboo resident Harry Bishop is preparing for his Ride to Conquer Cancer on Aug. 27-28, which starts in Vancouver. Bishop is hoping to raise $2,500 for the cause and has a Facebook page for people to help him raise the money.

Time to Lap the Lake on April 30

Fundraiser for 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society

Debbie Lambert, owner of Cariboo Outlet at 255 Birch Ave., was pretty upset Tuesday morning when she discovered the door to her business was smashed through and items stolen from her store.

Break-ins on Birch Avenue disturbing

Store owner suggest more lights, cameras needed to help police

Debbie Lambert, owner of Cariboo Outlet at 255 Birch Ave., was pretty upset Tuesday morning when she discovered the door to her business was smashed through and items stolen from her store.
100 Mile House RCMP Cpl. Darren King, left, Staff/Sgt. Blake Ward, Const. Blaine Caines, Cpl. Brian Lamb, and Const. Kyle Dornan are looking forward to showing off their new building at the official grand opening on May 7.

RCMP new detachment grand opening on May 7

100 Mile House and area residents invited to attend celebration

100 Mile House RCMP Cpl. Darren King, left, Staff/Sgt. Blake Ward, Const. Blaine Caines, Cpl. Brian Lamb, and Const. Kyle Dornan are looking forward to showing off their new building at the official grand opening on May 7.
The stars of the 22nd Annual South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and Citizen of the Year 2015 celebrations. They include Greg Aiken (Wranglers), back row left, Tom Bachynski (Wranglers), Mark Seilis (South Cariboo Search and Rescue), Mathias Swalwell (representing Soul Concepts Aesthetics), Keith Jackson (Bicycle Tree Eatery & Espresso Bar), Holly and Brad Johnson (Sitka Log Homes), Steve McPhail (Tim Hortons) and Josh Dickerson (Canlan Ice Sports); and Heidi Read (Higher Ground Natural Foods) front row left, Barb McPhail (Tim Hortons) Ingrid Meyer (Citizen of the Year 2015) and Karen Greenwood (South Cariboo Farmers’ Market).

Welcoming venue for awards dinner

22nd Annual South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce event a success

The stars of the 22nd Annual South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and Citizen of the Year 2015 celebrations. They include Greg Aiken (Wranglers), back row left, Tom Bachynski (Wranglers), Mark Seilis (South Cariboo Search and Rescue), Mathias Swalwell (representing Soul Concepts Aesthetics), Keith Jackson (Bicycle Tree Eatery & Espresso Bar), Holly and Brad Johnson (Sitka Log Homes), Steve McPhail (Tim Hortons) and Josh Dickerson (Canlan Ice Sports); and Heidi Read (Higher Ground Natural Foods) front row left, Barb McPhail (Tim Hortons) Ingrid Meyer (Citizen of the Year 2015) and Karen Greenwood (South Cariboo Farmers’ Market).
Bill Robertson enjoyed receiving his retirement gift from his fellow volunteers at Parkside Art Gallery on April 12. South Cariboo Arts & Culture Society vice-president Claudia Ring, right, was happy to present Robertson's gift on behalf of everyone.

Voluntarily retiring but enjoyed every minute

Bill Robertson passing the torch at Parkside Art Gallery

Bill Robertson enjoyed receiving his retirement gift from his fellow volunteers at Parkside Art Gallery on April 12. South Cariboo Arts & Culture Society vice-president Claudia Ring, right, was happy to present Robertson's gift on behalf of everyone.
Carolyne Herperger is a member of the Cariboo Artists' Guild and her display is called, Grandchildren, with her grandchildren as her subject. She is focusing her talent by using acrylic on canvas and it's a must-see display.

Grandchildren always reach into our hearts

Showcasing their activities is a fun way to work on painting skills

Carolyne Herperger is a member of the Cariboo Artists' Guild and her display is called, Grandchildren, with her grandchildren as her subject. She is focusing her talent by using acrylic on canvas and it's a must-see display.
108 Mile Ranch resident Kai Flett, centre, proudly holds his Most Valuable Player trophy awarded to him at the year-end banquet for the Williams Lake TimberWolves Pee Wee Rep Hockey Team. Standing with Kai are his coaches Ryan Bailey, left, and Rob Everett.

Young goalie awarded MPV trophy

Kai Flett backstopping Williams Lake Peewee Rep team

108 Mile Ranch resident Kai Flett, centre, proudly holds his Most Valuable Player trophy awarded to him at the year-end banquet for the Williams Lake TimberWolves Pee Wee Rep Hockey Team. Standing with Kai are his coaches Ryan Bailey, left, and Rob Everett.

40th Annual Festival of the Arts around corner

Local performances will be ongoing at Martin Exeter Hall

Gail Edinger, who co-ordinated the Vagina Monologues with Meg Kennedy-Gunn, introduced longtime area resident Helen Horn who presented her piece, entitled The Flood, during the dress rehearsal on March 3. The performance was held at the Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House and it was a huge hit.

Vagina Monologues very successful

The presentation was both heart-warming and heartbreaking

Gail Edinger, who co-ordinated the Vagina Monologues with Meg Kennedy-Gunn, introduced longtime area resident Helen Horn who presented her piece, entitled The Flood, during the dress rehearsal on March 3. The performance was held at the Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House and it was a huge hit.
Madeline Martin, left, and Jordyn Karl skated a bright, happy and fun duet during the local skating club's Year End Finale at the area in the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on March 5.

Figure skaters perform at Year End Finale

Figure skating club has 71 members, offers three programs

Madeline Martin, left, and Jordyn Karl skated a bright, happy and fun duet during the local skating club's Year End Finale at the area in the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on March 5.
Lead hand of 100 Mile Post Office Robin Clarke, left, holds a congratulation certificate from Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod who was represented by local office assistant Lynda Krupp, second from right, during the celebration of the Post Office’s 100th Anniversary. Other dignitaries in the photo were 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall and Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.

Post Office celebrates 100 years

Residents show up to enjoy post office’s century of serving

Lead hand of 100 Mile Post Office Robin Clarke, left, holds a congratulation certificate from Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod who was represented by local office assistant Lynda Krupp, second from right, during the celebration of the Post Office’s 100th Anniversary. Other dignitaries in the photo were 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall and Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.
The South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club won bronze at the 2016 BC Winter Games in Penticton, February 25-28. The 100 Mile House team includes Mia Weir, left, Jill McArthur, Emily Glen, Lyda Crossen, Mikayla Julseth, Sarah Robinson and assistant coaches Mikayla Rottluff and Michaila Robinson from Williams Lake.

Capturing bronze medals in Penticton

Hometown young athletes have once in a lifetime opportunity

The South Cariboo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club won bronze at the 2016 BC Winter Games in Penticton, February 25-28. The 100 Mile House team includes Mia Weir, left, Jill McArthur, Emily Glen, Lyda Crossen, Mikayla Julseth, Sarah Robinson and assistant coaches Mikayla Rottluff and Michaila Robinson from Williams Lake.
Health Employees’ Union local chair and shop steward Barb Matfin was front and centre at the Leap for Laundry event in 100 Mile House on Feb. 29. HEU members were trying to save in-house laundry jobs throughout the Interior Health region.

HEU laundry jobs stay a 100 Mile District General Hospital

Matfin: it’s good news and bad news because other union workers losing their jobs

Health Employees’ Union local chair and shop steward Barb Matfin was front and centre at the Leap for Laundry event in 100 Mile House on Feb. 29. HEU members were trying to save in-house laundry jobs throughout the Interior Health region.

Minor soccer ushers in a new board

Registration for OMHSA goes until March 31, volunteers needed

Local inspirational speaker Val Clemont shared her enthusiasm and motivation to the audience at the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre’s celebration of Women’s International Day on March 4.

Women’s Day celebrated

Some 50 area women gathered to celebrate courage and change

Local inspirational speaker Val Clemont shared her enthusiasm and motivation to the audience at the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre’s celebration of Women’s International Day on March 4.