New firefighting centre

Lauren Bros. Construction is busy building the new Cariboo Fire Centre adjacent to the Williams Lake airport.

Nov. 12, 2015 6:00 p.m.
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Lauren Bros. Construction is busy building the new Cariboo Fire Centre adjacent to the Williams Lake airport. The $5.88 million firefighting facility was announced in August.

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