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The 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 95 complaints and calls for service last week. 

On July 12, the owner of a Ford F-350 towing a Harbour Craft boat stopped overnight at the 94 Mile Hotel.  He last checked on the vehicle at 11:00pm. 

At 5:15am on July 13, he reported that the vehicle and boat had been stolen. 

The items are described as:

• a white 2007 Ford F-350 pick-up with BC License plate 0999HV
• a grey 2008 Karavan boat trailer with BC License plate UKA38E
• a blue 2008 - 19 foot Harbour Craft Adventure with a hull identification number QBSY7799H708 and motor

The owner had both sets of keys.  There were no signs of damage from the site where the items were stolen from.

** Update:  Saturday, 17 July 2010 00:39

Investigators now confirm that the McCann's SUV has been  located approximately 30 kilometers east of Edson near Carrot Creek. Investigators continue to process the scene and the vehicle, which includes the forensic examinations.

Investigators still want to hear from anyone who may have seen the light green 2006 Hyundai Tucson license plate number ZPK 289, in the period from July 5 to 16, 2010. Anyone with information is asked to call Edson Detachment at 780-723-8800, Saint Albert detachment at 780-458-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

(Photo: A police aerial photograph of the vehicle found at the above noted scene.  Click to enlarge.)

ASHCROFT, BC, The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, on behalf of the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced a $5-million federal funding commitment to Ashcroft Terminal for the expansion of its industrial-zoned land into a multi-user rail facility.

A new agreement with the Province of Hebei further opens a market in northern China to B.C. wood products and wood-frame building technology, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced at a signing event today. 

On Friday, June 25, the Quesnel RCMP responded to a Break and Enter at the Motor Sports Park on Oval Road.

A concession stand was broken into and approximately $4000.00 worth of sound equipment was taken. the incident occurred between June 5 and June 25, 2010.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident or any other crimes in the Quesnel area, they are asked to contact the Quesnel RCMP at (250) 992-9211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party, Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

The Cariboo-Chilcotin School District will receive $1.25 million in funding for the purchase of 11 new diesel school buses as part of a $12.5-million investment by the Province.

“We want to transport our students to and from school in the safest, most comfortable, most modern and efficient way possible,” says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. “This investment in upgraded buses is also much better for our environment with cleaner technology and a significant lowering of exhaust emissions.”

By Jason Ryll 

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and the Arts Kevin Krueger made a stop in the Cariboo today.  He toured the community and spoke to a number of groups and individuals about the efforts his ministry is working on. 

(Photo:  Minister Krueger, MLA Donna Barnett & Tourism Info Centre staff)

Interior Health is warning restaurant operators to be watchful for fraudsters posing as health inspectors. 

Restaurants across Interior Health have reported receiving telephone calls from callers alleging to be health authority inspectors and threatening fines for not scheduling inspections. This appears to be part of an on-going North America-wide scam that has been reported in the media as an attempt to circumvent Craigslist’s security settings through identity fraud. 

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 63 complaints and calls for service over the last week.  Some of the highlights are listed below.: 

On June 9, 100 Mile House RCMP  responded to a domestic disturbance in area of 103 Mile Lake Road, in 103 Mile.  A female victim has been assaulted by her common-law boyfriend.  The victim did not suffer serious injuries.  The make suspect was located at another residence and arrested.  He was subsequently released on conditions.  Charges of assault are being recommended to Crown against a 23 year old resident of 100 Mile House.

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 67 complaints and calls for service over the last week. Some highlights are below.

On June 2, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a theft of a chainsaw from the back o f a pickup that was parked behind the library. The theft occurred between 1:30pm and 3:00pm. The chainsaw is described as a STIHL, model MS390 with a 24 inch bar kit.