Tara Sprickerhoff

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Police and firefighters survey the scene Tuesday morning following a house fire on the Sugar Cane Reserve. Tara Sprickerhoff photo

First Nation leader releases statement on death of teen in Sugar Cane fire

Victim a member of neighbouring First Nation

Police and firefighters survey the scene Tuesday morning following a house fire on the Sugar Cane Reserve. Tara Sprickerhoff photo
COLUMNS: MSP fees cut, but hold onto your wallet

COLUMNS: MSP fees cut, but hold onto your wallet

A weekly column by MLA Donna Barnett

COLUMNS: MSP fees cut, but hold onto your wallet
Monica Lamb-Yorski photoHana Eastmond (right) performs with long-time friend Meghan Welke during the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour Saturday morning.

Horsefly artist to release first single

Horsefly singer-songwriter Hana Eastmond has dreams of making a career in music

Monica Lamb-Yorski photoHana Eastmond (right) performs with long-time friend Meghan Welke during the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour Saturday morning.
With Sunday’s snowfall, Mt. Timothy Ski Area staff and patrons are hoping for more in the coming days leading into the holidays in order to open during the holiday season. (Photo submitted)

Mt. Timothy Ski Area to open tomorrow

The Mt. Timothy Ski Area will be opening starting tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

With Sunday’s snowfall, Mt. Timothy Ski Area staff and patrons are hoping for more in the coming days leading into the holidays in order to open during the holiday season. (Photo submitted)
Paz, the all-star circus hockey performer entertains the crowd during the Rogers Hometown Hockey pep rally in Williams Lake on Friday morning. You can catch more of him downtown throughout the weekend. Tara Sprickerhoff photos

The good old hockey game: Rogers Hometown Hockey officially starts today

Plenty to check out today and tomorrow in the downtown core

Paz, the all-star circus hockey performer entertains the crowd during the Rogers Hometown Hockey pep rally in Williams Lake on Friday morning. You can catch more of him downtown throughout the weekend. Tara Sprickerhoff photos
Jason Green and Justin Hitchinson hang some of the vibrantly red Rogers Hometown Hockey banners in anticipation of the upcoming Hometown Hockey Celebration in Williams Lake this weekend. (Tara Sprickerhoff photo)

No excuse to stay at home with Hometown Hockey

Many events to check out over the course of the weekend

Jason Green and Justin Hitchinson hang some of the vibrantly red Rogers Hometown Hockey banners in anticipation of the upcoming Hometown Hockey Celebration in Williams Lake this weekend. (Tara Sprickerhoff photo)
Ciprani's Bridal was one of two winners for the Paint the Town Red Contest, alongside Mulberry Lane

Paint the Town Red winners announced

Ciprani's Bridal and Mulberry Lane people's choice winners

Ciprani's Bridal was one of two winners for the Paint the Town Red Contest, alongside Mulberry Lane
A mannequin wearing Willie Crosina's rodeo clown outfit welcomes visitors to the log cabin where some of the area's history is located along with just four of the museum's large saddle collection - most of which is in storage. The museum society is now looking into a plan to renovate the Tourism Discovery Centre as its temporary home. Gaeil Farrar photo

Museum to stay at Tourism Discovery Centre – for now

City exploring options to renovate TDC to better fit museum displays

A mannequin wearing Willie Crosina's rodeo clown outfit welcomes visitors to the log cabin where some of the area's history is located along with just four of the museum's large saddle collection - most of which is in storage. The museum society is now looking into a plan to renovate the Tourism Discovery Centre as its temporary home. Gaeil Farrar photo
Road conditions driving into and out of Williams Lake today were not ideal. Tara Sprickerhoff photo

Baby it’s cold outside

Limited visibility, blowing snow and risk of frostbite in the Cariboo

Road conditions driving into and out of Williams Lake today were not ideal. Tara Sprickerhoff photo
Xeni Gwet’in is working on making the switch from diesel powered generators to solar power. Roger William photo

Xeni Gwet’in moves forward with clean energy project

First Nation to install solar power by end of 2018

Xeni Gwet’in is working on making the switch from diesel powered generators to solar power. Roger William photo
Be a little selfish this year

Be a little selfish this year

The weekly editorial for the 100 Mile Free Press

Be a little selfish this year
The Board of Education meets during their public meeting on Dec. 19. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

SD27 Board of Education seeking support from Ministry of Education

Board asking for financial assistance to bring in an expert to assist with conflict resolution

The Board of Education meets during their public meeting on Dec. 19. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
What TubaJohn concert could be complete without a brass band to close out the evening - and of course a few sing along carols to go with? Here the Cariboo Christmas Brass Ensemble blasts out a jolly tune.

Williams Lake’s TubaJohn Concert a jolly event

Choirs and a brass band joined together in Christmas spirit on Dec. 13

What TubaJohn concert could be complete without a brass band to close out the evening - and of course a few sing along carols to go with? Here the Cariboo Christmas Brass Ensemble blasts out a jolly tune.
Don't miss Hula Hoops and Halos

Don’t miss Hula Hoops and Halos

Tickets still available at the Open Book for tonight, tomorrow and Saturday evening performances

Don't miss Hula Hoops and Halos
Tara Sprickerhoff photo Dancers seen in the mirror at the Dance in Common studio during a contemporary class on Dec. 6. The dance studio will he holding a series of open houses from Dec. 11-15 where dance classes will be open to the public to come and watch.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Love of movement apparent at Dance in Common dance studio

Dance studio to host open house Dec. 11-15

Tara Sprickerhoff photo Dancers seen in the mirror at the Dance in Common studio during a contemporary class on Dec. 6. The dance studio will he holding a series of open houses from Dec. 11-15 where dance classes will be open to the public to come and watch.
One of the Lake City Secondary bands performs during their yearly concert at the Williams Lake Campus last year.

Four concerts to grace lakecity stages this week

Community Band, Lake City Secondary bands and brass band bringing musical cheer this December

One of the Lake City Secondary bands performs during their yearly concert at the Williams Lake Campus last year.
The late “TubaJohn” Sykes’, for whom the TubaJohn Concert is named. His enthusiasm for the Christmas concert has made this event a holiday favourite.

TubaJohn Concert a holiday favourite

Annual concert set to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 13

The late “TubaJohn” Sykes’, for whom the TubaJohn Concert is named. His enthusiasm for the Christmas concert has made this event a holiday favourite.
The parade route for the 2017 Winter Lights parade to take place in Williams Lake on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Santa Claus is coming to town

Winter Lights Festival to take place this Saturday, Dec. 2

The parade route for the 2017 Winter Lights parade to take place in Williams Lake on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Sam Tudor plays a packed house at Central Cariboo Arts Centre as part of the Safety Meeting series last year. Kent Bernadet photo

Dark Times a bright light for community music

Music festival to take place March 2 to 4

Sam Tudor plays a packed house at Central Cariboo Arts Centre as part of the Safety Meeting series last year. Kent Bernadet photo
The CRD takes suggestions on what could have gone better during a community wildfire consultation in Williams Lake at the beginning of November. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

CRD to host online wildfire consultation via Facebook Live tonight

Tune in to the CRD's Emergency Operation Centre Facebook page between 6:30 and 8 p.m. tonight

The CRD takes suggestions on what could have gone better during a community wildfire consultation in Williams Lake at the beginning of November. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.