Erin Hitchcock

Larissa Munch

Xat’sull powwow welcomes salmon to Horsefly River

Salmon returning to the Horsefly River were welcomed with a traditional powwow on the weekend of Sept. 12/13.

Larissa Munch

A harvest holiday

I took a week off last week, spending most of my holiday time tending to my 33-by-30-foot garden.

Potter Christy Richardson stands with some of her works that are on display at the Williams Lake Tribune during this year’s Art Walk that runs until Sept. 8.

Creating pottery a relaxing experience

Christy Richardson has been a hobby potter for about 40 years and, for the first time, has her work featured in this year’s Art Walk.

Potter Christy Richardson stands with some of her works that are on display at the Williams Lake Tribune during this year’s Art Walk that runs until Sept. 8.
David Reedman

Dog park result irks rec committee member

A member of the Central Cariboo Recreation Advisory Committee is unimpressed with the dog park in Williams Lake.

David Reedman

RCMP respond to statistics ranking Williams Lake’s crime rate at number 6

Staff Sgt. Ken Brissard of the WIlliams Lake RCMP has weighed in on the latest crime severity index statistics.

Assistant chief Rob Warnock of the Williams Lake Fire Department

Christmas in July for Williams Lake Salvation Army

The Williams Lake community offered its support to the Food Bank by donating through the Christmas in July fundraiser.

Assistant chief Rob Warnock of the Williams Lake Fire Department
Chase Lamont

Six-year-old boy fighting liver cancer

Six-year-old Chase Lamont is in B.C. Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed with an aggressive and fast-growing type of liver cancer.

Chase Lamont

WL firefighters sent to Fort Nelson

A team of firefighters from the Williams Lake Fire Department were deployed to Fort Nelson over the weekend.

Williams Lake has sixth highest crime rate in Canada

Williams Lake's crime rate continues to be high in the country — and shows its still the highest in B.C.

Lakecity DFO future uncertain

It’s not yet known what will become of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans office in Williams Lake.

BC Water Ski provs July 28, 29

Chimney Lake will be the site of the B.C Water Ski Provincials taking place on July 28 and 29.

Members of the Williams Lake Blue Fins and Smoke on the Water participants take to the frigid water before heading out on the course at Chimney Lake last year for the annual Smoke on the Water event

Smoke on the Water just a swim away

It’s time to put on your suits and swim caps to get ready for the third annual Smoke on the Water open water distance swim races.

Members of the Williams Lake Blue Fins and Smoke on the Water participants take to the frigid water before heading out on the course at Chimney Lake last year for the annual Smoke on the Water event

Keep forestry a vibrant industry

Last Thursday,the Special Committee on Timber Supply held a meeting in Williams Lake where concerns.

Cariboo ranchers Sharon Huffman (left)

Local ranchers work to remain competitive in global markets

Local cattlemen are trying to find ways to stay competitive in North American and international markets, which is no easy feat.

Cariboo ranchers Sharon Huffman (left)

New Prosperity open houses to run Monday

Two public open houses on the New Prosperity mine will take place on Monday at the Gibraltar Room.

Wilderness Committee lawyer files defence papers following Taseko civil claim notice

The Wilderness Committee’s lawyer has filed defence papers with the Supreme Court of British Columbia today.

Tax program volunteers assist those on low-income

Volunteers with the Community Volunteer Income Tax program are ready to help low-income people file their taxes for free.

Erin Hitchcock photo Justin Vedan and his fiancé Randi Gorcak stand in front of the Williams Inn building that used to be their home. After the fire started

Victims grateful for the help

Randi Gorcak and her fiance Justin Vedan were sitting on their couch watching TV when they heard loud banging, screaming and hollering.

Erin Hitchcock photo Justin Vedan and his fiancé Randi Gorcak stand in front of the Williams Inn building that used to be their home. After the fire started
The Howard Johnson Hotel on Sixth Avenue South in Williams Lake

Williams Inn fire still under investigation

The Williams Lake Fire Department is still investigating the fire that destroyed one of the buildings at the Williams Inn Friday night.

The Howard Johnson Hotel on Sixth Avenue South in Williams Lake

Another bomb threat in Williams Lake

The Williams Lake RCMP were called to 7-Eleven on Proctor Street at about 7 p.m. Thursday after receiving reports of a bomb threat.