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Letter to the editor from Biran Battison of Taseko Mines - setting the record straightDear Editor,

Independent candidate Gary Young, speaking at a recent all-candidates meeting, has made incorrect statements with respect to the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project.

Mr. Young is wrong to suggest the project will harm Fish Lake. The truth is that Fish Lake and its trout population will be protected during all phases of mine operations. There will be no harmful impact to Fish Lake.

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PostHeaderIcon Williams Lake Fire Department controlled burn in Boitanio Park

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The Williams Lake Fire Department carried out their annual controlled burn in Boitanio Park this evening.

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The burn is to remove long grasses that represent a potential fire hazard and will also serve as a training session for firefighters. This burn will produce smoke, and residents in the area are asked to take any necessary action to prevent the smoke from entering residences.

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PostHeaderIcon CCSAR's online auction closes at midnight tonight

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The online bidding auction aimed at allowing the Williams Lake based Central Cariboo Search and Rescue team to purchase some very important equipment ends at midnight tonight.

The Cariboo Regional District’s Central Cariboo Search and Rescue (CCSAR) team is hoping to raise enough funds to acquire at least one Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) – a very sensitive piece of equipment that is used to detect the differing temperature of objects, specifically people. This camera will enable the CCSAR crews to locate persons who are lost or injured in various scenarios.

Online auction to benefit Central Cariboo Search and Rescue in Williams Lake

(Click on the image above, or visit www.friendsofccsar.ca to see all of the items available to bid on.)

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PostHeaderIcon Gentles back in court to face seven Criminal Code charges

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Williams Lake man accused of drunk and dangerous driving back in court.Last week Martin Gentles was rearrested and charged with the same seven charges he was charged with shortly after the fatal pedestrian hit and run incident which occurred on Sunday, April 22, 2012 near the bottom of Carson Drive in Williams Lake.

While proceedings began almost immediately after the accident, some documents, including a pathology report, an analysis report and other documents from the hospital in Vancouver were delayed. "In July 2012, Crown Counsel made the decision to collapse the proceeding," said Sergeant Verbree Regional Commander Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services out of the Williams Lake RCMP detachment. He states that was a good tactical decision and may have prevented the case getting thrown out down the road, citing ‘Regina vs. Askov’. The Charter of Rights guarantees that "Any person charged with an offence has the right... to be tried within a reasonable time."

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PostHeaderIcon Spike belt used to stop suspected drunk driver

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Late in the afternoon on Saturday, April 27, Williams Lake police received a report of the possible impaired driver and all available cars began looking for that vehicle.

One RCMP member observed the vehicle and successfully pulled it over, but the driver fled southbound on Highway 97. The RCMP were concerned he could be a danger to himself or others.

Williams Lake RCMP use spike belt to stop fleeing driver.  Suspect arrested and may face impaired charges and is also accused of fleeing from police.

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PostHeaderIcon Children lucky to escape injury after setting dumpster fire

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On April 28 at approximately 5:35pm, the Williams Lake RCMP were called to a report of a dumpster on fire in the back alley of 655 Borland Street, between the RCMP Detachment and the Parkview Apartments.

Members attended with the Williams Lake Fire Department and determined that several youth (aged 6-8 years) had started the fire inside the dumpster.

Kids start fire in dumpster, have to be pulled to safety by stranger.  Williams Lake, BC

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PostHeaderIcon Fire training exercises taking place today

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The public is advised that the Williams Lake Fire Department will be conducting exercises today on Hodgson Road as well as at Scout Island.

William Lake Fire Department

 

 

PostHeaderIcon 3064 Army Cadets camp out under the stars

Human interest

This past weekend 25 Army Cadets and two officers participated in one of three overnight camping Field Training Exercises in the Knife Creek area.

Cadets had a chance to put practical skills learned in lessons throughout the year to good use. They worked on skills such as proper camping tool use, hiking, map and compass, knot tying, and leadership games. Cadets ate MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat) which are dehydrated food packs used by the Canadian Military and soldiers abroad.

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PostHeaderIcon Bike Park improvements increase hang time

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The Williams Lake Cycling Club and the City of Williams Lake have a new maintenance agreement that will allow the club to be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the Boitanio Bike Park. This will keep the park fresh and allow young riders to have input in the park’s design.

This year the maintenance will see new pro-lines and jumps that move towards gaps and more advanced bike park styles. The smaller lines will be maintained in certain sections of the park.

Depending on budgets and timing, a new flow trail and pump track is being considered.

Boitanio Bike Park, Williams Lake, BC

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PostHeaderIcon SPIN Farming – local and healthy food production

Health and Fitness
By Bev Boyle

There are hundreds of what could be called 'SPIN' farmers (SPIN stands for s-mall p-lot in-tensive) in North America, and all over the world. And the number is growing.

It is changing the face of farming not only for the land, but for the farmers themselves, as it presents a financially viable – even profitable – means of earning an income from food production. Additionally, if operated in urban settings, it beautifies vacant lots, underutilized or unmaintained lawns, and other downtown areas that benefit from increased colour and plant life – all while making local and healthy food production more visible to all demographics, and part of their daily lives. SPIN Farming is a win-win situation, so it makes sense that it is on the rise.

Puddle Produce, SPIN Farming in Williams Lake, BC

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