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Members of the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Society vote on whether they want to move the museum back to the city’s downtown core at their AGM on Thursday evening. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

Museum society hopes to relocate back downtown

Members pass motion at AGM to investigate moving the museum back into city's core

Members of the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Society vote on whether they want to move the museum back to the city’s downtown core at their AGM on Thursday evening. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
Tara Sprickerhoff photo.The Maranatha Players rehearse their production of Hula Hoops and Halos which will be onstage starting Dec. 7. Tickets are on sale now at the Open Book.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Hula Hoops and Halos dancing to the stage

Maranatha Players will be onstage Dec. 7 to Dec. 16.

Tara Sprickerhoff photo.The Maranatha Players rehearse their production of Hula Hoops and Halos which will be onstage starting Dec. 7. Tickets are on sale now at the Open Book.
Local magician Jesaja Class will be performing on Saturday, Nov. 25 as part of a fundraiser for the Atom Development Team.

Jesaja magic show sure to astonish Williams Lake audiences

Carnival and show to take place Saturday, Nov. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Local magician Jesaja Class will be performing on Saturday, Nov. 25 as part of a fundraiser for the Atom Development Team.
Williams Lake Const. Dewald Du Toit of the Forensic Identification Section gathers evidence at the scene of two suspicious deaths in Williams Lake this spring. Angie Mindus photo

Williams Lake named fourth “most dangerous” in Canada

Maclean's Magazine rankings out today and Williams Lake is once again in the bottom five

Williams Lake Const. Dewald Du Toit of the Forensic Identification Section gathers evidence at the scene of two suspicious deaths in Williams Lake this spring. Angie Mindus photo
Lori Macala photoTerri Smith and her partner Mark Rupp stand next to burlesque costumes created as part of their show, Nonsensical Matter, on at the Station House Gallery until Nov. 25.

‘Interesting garbage’ turned to fantastical art at the Station House Gallery

Salvaged art exhibit Nonsensical Matter runs till Nov. 25

Lori Macala photoTerri Smith and her partner Mark Rupp stand next to burlesque costumes created as part of their show, Nonsensical Matter, on at the Station House Gallery until Nov. 25.
An air quality warning for Williams Lake has ended. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

Air quality advisory ended for Williams Lake

The advisory was in effect due to fine particulate matter in the air

An air quality warning for Williams Lake has ended. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
A concentration of fine particulates in the air has lead to an air quality advisory for Williams Lake. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

Air quality advisory for Williams Lake

Advisory expected to persist until weather conditions change

A concentration of fine particulates in the air has lead to an air quality advisory for Williams Lake. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
Chemo RV general manager Jason Bell and his son Branch at a celebration thanking first responders for their efforts during the summer's wildfires.

Chemo RV of 150 Mile wins Canadian RV Dealer of the Year

Second honour for Jason Bell after being named BC RV Dealer of the Year

Chemo RV general manager Jason Bell and his son Branch at a celebration thanking first responders for their efforts during the summer's wildfires.
Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan describes what is happening in the Elephant Hill fire behind him in CBC’s The Nature of Things’ newest documentary Into the Fire. CBC photo.

CBC documentary to explain science behind BC wildfires

Into the Fire airs Nov. 5 on the Nature of Things

Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan describes what is happening in the Elephant Hill fire behind him in CBC’s The Nature of Things’ newest documentary Into the Fire. CBC photo.
Donex celebrated its fiftieth anniversary on Oct. 21. One of the things the store prides itself on, is its staff. “We have a really good staff. The staff is what makes the store; they are the backbone of any business. You have good staff, you have a good store,” says manager John Mix. Seen here from left to right are staff: Patty Popadinac, Allison Dwyer, John Mix, Jennifer Nijjer, Shannon McConville and Cheryl Haggkvist. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

Donex celebrates 50 years in business

First customer remembers store opening

Donex celebrated its fiftieth anniversary on Oct. 21. One of the things the store prides itself on, is its staff. “We have a really good staff. The staff is what makes the store; they are the backbone of any business. You have good staff, you have a good store,” says manager John Mix. Seen here from left to right are staff: Patty Popadinac, Allison Dwyer, John Mix, Jennifer Nijjer, Shannon McConville and Cheryl Haggkvist. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan describes what is happening in the Elephant Hill fire behind him in CBC’s The Nature of Things’ newest documentary Into the Fire. CBC photo.

CBC documentary to explain science behind BC wildfires

Into the Fire airs Nov. 5 on the Nature of Things

Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan describes what is happening in the Elephant Hill fire behind him in CBC’s The Nature of Things’ newest documentary Into the Fire. CBC photo.
Chuck LeBlanc (middle) handed over six $2,000 cheques to each of the volunteer fire departments represented in this picture: Interlakes, Lone Butte, Forest Grove, 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch and Lac la Hache, on behalf of the members of the Public and Private Workers of Canada’s Local 9. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

PPWC donates $12,000 to fire departments

Money a thank you for work during wildfires

Chuck LeBlanc (middle) handed over six $2,000 cheques to each of the volunteer fire departments represented in this picture: Interlakes, Lone Butte, Forest Grove, 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch and Lac la Hache, on behalf of the members of the Public and Private Workers of Canada’s Local 9. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
Reporter leaving 100 Mile Free Press

Reporter leaving 100 Mile Free Press

Tara Sprickerhoff is transferring to Williams Lake

Reporter leaving 100 Mile Free Press
Frazer Dodd reaches for the puck in front of the net against a mob of North Okanagan Nights at home on Oct. 21. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.

Wranglers win one, lose one in weekend battle

Team will face Kamloops, Chase at home on weekend

Frazer Dodd reaches for the puck in front of the net against a mob of North Okanagan Nights at home on Oct. 21. Tara Sprickerhoff photo.
Here, Michael Rawluk can be seen playing a clerk in a lawyer’s office, as he acts out a memory from his character as the two actors tell how he came to be haunted. Co-directors Cathie Hamm and Alix Leary were drawn to the play for it’s technical aspects, as much as its storytelling. Sheryl-Lynn Lewis photo.

Haunting play, the Woman in Black, onstage

Ghost story opening in time for Halloween

Here, Michael Rawluk can be seen playing a clerk in a lawyer’s office, as he acts out a memory from his character as the two actors tell how he came to be haunted. Co-directors Cathie Hamm and Alix Leary were drawn to the play for it’s technical aspects, as much as its storytelling. Sheryl-Lynn Lewis photo.
Shelly Morton, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce

Chamber: ‘Small businesses are a big deal’

Businesses are still on the path to recovery after the summer's wildfires

Shelly Morton, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Fraser will be at Nuthatch Books on Oct. 24 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Book signing set for 100 Mile House Oct. 24

"I think that I have tried to present our region honestly and truthfully"

Bruce Fraser will be at Nuthatch Books on Oct. 24 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Bruce Fraser will be at Open Book, Wednesday, Oct. 25 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a book signing and at the Williams Lake Library for an author talk at 6 to 8 p.m. Image submitted

Book signing set for Williams Lake Oct. 25

"I think that I have tried to present our region honestly and truthfully," says Bruce Fraser of his latest novel.

Bruce Fraser will be at Open Book, Wednesday, Oct. 25 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a book signing and at the Williams Lake Library for an author talk at 6 to 8 p.m. Image submitted
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Millennials are fed up with climate denial

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