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Just after 9:00pm tonight, the Williams Lake Fire Department responded to a Ford minivan on fire in the driveway of a home on Country Club Boulevard.
The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived, but their quick response ensured that no other property was damaged as a result of the fire. Bystanders on scene said they could see the flames from as far away as Mackenzie Avenue.
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The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) reported 900 sales with a value of $212,173,760 through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in the first quarter of 2013. This compares with 1002 sales worth $220,464,326 to the end of March, 2012. As of March 31st there were 3815 properties of all types available for purchase through the MLS® compared to 3842 at this time last year.
President Gisela Janzen comments “The housing markets in the communities throughout the BC Northern Real Estate Board continued to perform at a modest pace throughout the first quarter of 2013. Continuing low mortgage interest rates combined with lower prices have improved affordability in some areas. Potential buyers that have stayed on the sidelines will likely enter the market place in a typical spring and summer market throughout the North.”
Police seek public assistance with graffiti crime
On March 22, at 9:20 pm, the Williams Lake RCMP received a complaint that an unknown male was spray painting the door at the Cariboo Community Church, located in the back alley at 4th Avenue North and Oliver Street.
The male was caught by an employee but he was unable safely keep the culprit contained, so had to allow him to run off. The male is described as approximately 16 years old, 5'8", Aboriginal, and wearing a grey hoodie.
The Williams Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance regarding this incident and encourages anyone who may have information regarding this mischief or any other crime to contact police at (250) 392-6211, or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
(Photos: The graffiti on the door is from a previous occasion, the door that was most recently vandalized has been painted over.)
Road washout near Horsefly isolates one residence
Cariboo District Manager of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Hubner says there is one resident affected by the Marshall Creek Road washout located approximately 38 kms east of Horsefly area earlier today.
The road is impassable from both directions, and there is no alternate route. “We’re working with the Cariboo Regional District to ensure the needs of resident are met,” said Mr. Hubner.
(Photo: The actual washout from earlier today. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Transportation.)
Two incidents of impersonating a police officer in Prince George
Prince George RCMP are currently investigating two recent reports of a man impersonating a police officer in Prince George. Police want to advise the public of these incidents and are requesting help in locating the suspect.
At approximately 11:30pm on Wednesday April 3, the Prince George RCMP received a report from a motorist that had been pulled over by what was thought to be an unmarked police vehicle with flashing red and blue lights.
The witness driver stated that no one exited the vehicle and after about a minute, the vehicle drove off. This was determined to have been committed by someone impersonating a police officer. Patrols in the area of Foothills Boulevard and 1st Avenue where the incident occurred, were negative.
The Gazebo bike goes missing
For 18 years, a bicycle has been part of the sign in from of the The Gazebo flower shop and gift boutique on 3rd Avenue. Employees were doing some yard work over the weekend and noticed that someone has removed the red bike from the property within the past week.
The painted red bike, usually suspended from the front yard sign, had been removed and was propped up on the side of the adjoining building awaiting warm enough weather to repaint it.
Cariboo Fire Centre urges caution with outdoor burning this spring
The Cariboo Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities this spring.
As the snow melts, dried grass from last summer is uncovered and that material can be highly flammable. Almost all wildfires at this time of the year are caused by people and are therefore preventable.
Federal Review Panel requests additional information from Taseko re: New Prosperity Project
Today, the Federal Review Panel responsible for assessing the New Prosperity Project issued a statement to the Proponent, Taseko Mines Ltd. requesting additional information on the Project. The statement contains 11 supplemental information requests to the Proponent. The Panel requires further information concerning the cumulative effects of the Project.
New program to deliver essential skills at TRU North
The government is providing more than $1 million to Thompson Rivers University-Williams Lake for a new Cariboo Chilcotin Skills Training Project that will deliver essential skills training to 300 people in the region to help prepare them for employment.
"Government is committed to ensuring that British Columbia has a skilled workforce that is ready for the many opportunities coming our way here in BC," said Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell. "That's why we're providing funding for skills training programs across the province to help people take full advantage of the jobs in their communities."
(Photo: Wednesday afternoon, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell was joined by Thompson Rivers University-Williams Lake staff, First Nations officials and community representatives at the announcement of this skills training project aimed at benefiting the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.)
The 'Republic' of Williams Lake?
On Tuesday at the Committee of the Whole meeting Mayor Kerry Cook and five City Councillors voted in favour of adopting the “Republic of Life” place brand concept and logo for use by the City of Williams Lake.
Councillor Danica Hughes was opposed to this recommendation.
In 2012, the City hired the Taiji Brand Group to complete research and analysis to design a new place brand for the City’s use in its ongoing marketing initiatives. More specifically, the new brand is intended to assist the City and local stakeholder groups in efforts to attract and retain investment and skilled workers. For example, a new branding package would include usage guidelines whereby local employers could utilize the materials in their marketing efforts to attract workers – thereby assisting in the development of brand recognition of the City.
$3 million in road improvements coming for the Cariboo-Chilcotin
The Government of BC is investing approximately $3 million to seal-coat a section of Highway 20 and resurface side roads in the Williams Lake and Dog Creek areas, improving these important routes for residents, visitors, and commercial and industrial users.
"Our government understands how important it is to ensure access to rural areas of the province," stated Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. "These road improvements will increase safety, comfort, and speed on our road network."
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