City’s birthday honoured by CRD

Cariboo Regional District Chair Al Richmond presents city council with a plaque honouring the 85th birthday of Williams Lake.

Sep. 18, 2014 5:00 p.m.
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Cariboo Regional District Chair Al Richmond presents city council with a plaque honouring the 85th birthday of Williams Lake. The piece was carved by Burning Impressions out of 100 Mile House.

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