Max Winkelman

BCLC re-introduces option to buy advanced tickets amid COVID-19 concerns

'Suspending the option prompted players to leave their homes more frequently'

Joan Horiachka (left), Desiree Bracey and Nikki Hanson at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School help get food to students. (Submitted photo)Joan Horiachka (left), Desiree Bracey and Nikki Hanson at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School help get food to students. (Submitted photo)

School District 27 organizes food deliveries for students

'We're putting food packages together for vulnerable families'

Joan Horiachka (left), Desiree Bracey and Nikki Hanson at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School help get food to students. (Submitted photo)Joan Horiachka (left), Desiree Bracey and Nikki Hanson at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School help get food to students. (Submitted photo)
Dawson Road Maintenance image

Flooding issues affecting some South Cariboo roads

Updates expected later today (April 20)

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Williams Lake City Coun. Jason Ryll (left), Mt. Timothy Recreation Resort general manager Walter Bramsleven and Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett stood in front of the lodge during an informal tour of the facility under its new ownership prior to opening. (File photo)

Good first season at Mt. Timothy under new owners despite season cut short

'Lots of positive feedback from both communities'

Williams Lake City Coun. Jason Ryll (left), Mt. Timothy Recreation Resort general manager Walter Bramsleven and Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett stood in front of the lodge during an informal tour of the facility under its new ownership prior to opening. (File photo)
Former Free Press publisher Chris Nickless. (Submitted photo)

100 Mile Free Press turns 60

Past publisher and editor reflect on their time

Former Free Press publisher Chris Nickless. (Submitted photo)
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Thank you for the past 60 years 100 Mile House

The weekly editorial for the 100 Mile Free Press

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BCLC reminds people that players can purchase and check lottery tickets online. (BCLC logo)

South Cariboo retail worker calls for end to in-person lottery sales amidst COVID-19

'They're giving you the encouragement to go out daily and do your lottery'

BCLC reminds people that players can purchase and check lottery tickets online. (BCLC logo)
A map of the affected area. (BC Hydro map)

1,766 South Cariboo customers were without power

Cause of the outage under investivation

A map of the affected area. (BC Hydro map)
Emergency service attending to a vehicle fire on Highway 97 south of 100 Mile House. (Martina Dopf - 100 Mile Free Press)

Vehicle fire on Highway 97 south of 100 Mile House

Emergency services are on site

Emergency service attending to a vehicle fire on Highway 97 south of 100 Mile House. (Martina Dopf - 100 Mile Free Press)
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EDITORIAL: It’s important to remain vigilant

The weekly editorial for the 100 Mile Free Press

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Crews work to clean Highway 97 in August 2018. (Ministry of Transportation photo)

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure wildfire-related expenditures down in 2019

Wildfire-related expenditures for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure were significantly down in 2019 from the two prior years.

Crews work to clean Highway 97 in August 2018. (Ministry of Transportation photo)
The South Cariboo Farmers’ Market. File photo.

South Cariboo Farmers’ Market to operate with food vendors only

'There will be no non-food vendors until further notice'

The South Cariboo Farmers’ Market. File photo.
There will be a Category 2 and 3 fire ban in place as of Monday, April 16 in B.C. (Monica Lamb-Yorski - Black Press Media)

B.C. wide burning restrictions come into effect April 16

'Larger open burns pose an unnecessary risk and could detract from wildfire detection'

There will be a Category 2 and 3 fire ban in place as of Monday, April 16 in B.C. (Monica Lamb-Yorski - Black Press Media)
The Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to secure attractants around their home to stay safe this season. (File photo)

Conservation Officer warns to reduce attractants

'Spring is coming and bears have already been spotted'

The Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to secure attractants around their home to stay safe this season. (File photo)
One of the pictures uploaded by the 70 Mile General Store to help people shop from home. (Submitted photo)

South Cariboo small grocery stores respond to COVID-19

'The community's response is really good I think. We are appreciating that'

One of the pictures uploaded by the 70 Mile General Store to help people shop from home. (Submitted photo)
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Still some things to be positive about

The weekly editorial for the 100 Mile Free Press

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The location of the reported fire according to the BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service image)
The location of the reported fire according to the BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service image)
BC Wildfire Service firefighters. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire)

BC Wildfire Service changes training of new firefighter recruits due to COVID-19

'The BC Wildfire Service will continue to hire staff, including firefighters'

BC Wildfire Service firefighters. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire)
A puppy in a cage wearing a cone. (BC SPCA photo)

BC SPCA launches matching campaign to help vulnerable animals after big donations

Two BC SPCA donors have offered up to $65,000 in matching donations

A puppy in a cage wearing a cone. (BC SPCA photo)
Highway 97 near Mt. Begbie Summit looking north at 11:45 a.m., March 31. (Drive BC photo)

Environment Canada puts out snowfall warning

Drive BC warns of compact snow

Highway 97 near Mt. Begbie Summit looking north at 11:45 a.m., March 31. (Drive BC photo)