-
News
A need for greater avalanche awareness within the snowmobiling community is one of the key findings in the BC Coroner Service’s Death Review Panel report into the deaths of 19 snowmobilers last winter.
...
-
News
On January 30, 2010 the Williams Lake RCMP responded to the 1000 block of Murray Drive in regards to a break and enter at a business, which occurred between the hours of 4:00pm on January 29 and 10:00am on January 30.
The suspect(s) gained entry onto t...
-
News
Starting Monday, Feruary 1, fully licensed drivers caught talking on a hand-held phone or electronic device will face a $167 fine, while those found texting or emailing will also net three penalty points, Solicitor General Kash Heed reminded British Colum...
-
News
What's the best way to save money? Easy – don't spend it. Sounds simple - so why is it so hard? Studies of the psychology of saving have linked our reasons for spending money to the brain's chemistry. Observing the brain with MRI, scientists can actuall...
-
News
B.C. is increasing safeguards to protect vulnerable British Columbians and creating supports for care aides and community health workers with the creation of a new registry that becomes operational on Jan. 29, 2010, Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon a...
-
Pets
For just a loonie, you can change the life of a homeless animal.
The BC SPCA is launching a month-long “Loonies for Love” campaign Feb. 1 to help homeless and neglected animals in local communities.
...
-
Letters
Dear Editor;
After working, saving and planning for 30 years, our dream of retiring in Canada finally materialized. We chose to live in Flett Subdivision in Williams Lake. We enjoy our acreage, horses and recreation on our own 6 acres, and also have ac...
-
News
The task force dedicated to reviewing issues related to B.C.’s local government electoral process has a new website to provide information on the existing system and collect written comments from the public.
Co-chairs Bill Bennett, Minister of Communit...
-
Letters
When my husband and I arrived at the Stampede Grounds, shortly before 6:00pm last night, the parking lot was 70% full. The first thing I noticed was what a great job the parking volunteers were doing at the entrance. Vehicles were not stopped on Mac...
-
Events
There was live music in the library yesterday to celebrate National Literacy Week.The music session was organized by Branch Assistant Barb Hilton, with participation from Library Clerk Joyce Martin, new Area Librarian Caroline Derksen and community volu...
-
Events
Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony in Williams Lake, BC
Stampede Grounds: January 28, 2010
Photos: Ryan Brink
If you can see this, your browser does not support iframes!
If you can see this, your browser does not support iframes!
...
-
Events
Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony at Sugar Cane Reserve on January 28, 2010
Photos by: Ryan Brink
If you can see this, your browser does not support iframes!
The Olympic Torch Relay celebrated by the Williams Lake Indian Band at Sugar Cane Res...
-
Events
The sounds of the Highlands reverberated today at the WIlliams Lake Seniors Village when residents enjoyed a Robbie Burns celebration. Recreation Director Janet Catalano and Activity Aide Marion Stuart set the stage for the celebration by wearing Scottish...
-
News
On January 26, 2010 at approximately 5:15pm a collision occurred on Highway 97 just north of Lac La Hache at Clancy's Restaurant between a mini van and a semi truck. The Lac La Hache Fire Department, BC Ambulance Service and the 100 Mile House RCMP Traf...
-
Health and Fitness
An independent provincewide survey of acute care inpatient services indicates that 92 per cent of patients surveyed rate the overall quality of care they received at British Columbian hospitals as good to excellent. The results are consistent with the Can...
-
News
Libraries, communities and families throughout B.C. and Canada are celebrating Family Literacy Day today with events that promote the importance of reading as a family, Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid, and Advanced Education and Labour Market Devel...
-
News
By LeRae Haynes
The Olympic torch stops on the Sugar Cane reserve on its way to Williams Lake this week, at the end of a three-day celebration by the Williams Lake Indian Band. The carrying of the Olympic torch by Julie Palmantier through the main road...
-
News
Toyota Canada Inc (TCI) announced that it is instructing Toyota dealers to temporarily suspend sales of the eight models involved in the recall for sticking accelerator pedal, announced on January 21, 2010. Toyota is making every effort to meet the needs ...
-
Arts & Entertainment
By Samantha Leigh Kelley
Los Angeles produced an astonishing 11,000 people to audition for American Idol, yet the two day audition period was only fruitful for a measly 22 contestants. This seems to be a growing trend; we are hopeful to see amazing talen...
-
Events
By LeRae Haynes
As part of the three-day celebration leading up to the Williams Lake Indian Band Olympic torch ceremony, teams gathered yesterday to play Lahal, a traditional First Nations game that goes back at least 200 hundred years, played by tr...
