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Carbon tax increases today

For some, Canada Day may not be a day to celebrate.

Tobacco — tradition vs. addition

I work in an environment that treats tobacco with respect.
Jimmy Lulua wins Thursday's Mountain Race

Jimmy Lulua wins Thursday's Mountain Race

Jimmy Lulua, in front, races to the finish line in the Williams Lake Stampede's Thursday Mountain Race and won first place. One rider in the race fell from his horse but wasn't seriously injured; he was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Fall prevention info available

The B.C. government has unveiled multimedia training resources to support physicians and other health professionals to educate seniors in ways to prevent falls and stay healthy.

Lots to enjoy this weekend

In addition to rodeo events at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds June 30 to July 3, make sure to check out some of the other activities happening in the lakecity.
HST referendum deadline now Aug. 5

HST referendum deadline now Aug. 5

Two-week extension in response to postal service delays

School District 27 adopts budget

School district 27 trustees adopted a budget of $55,440,880 for the 2011/12 school year at their final meeting before summer break on Tuesday evening.
60th wedding anniversary

60th wedding anniversary

John and Marianne Drift cut a beautiful cake at their home on Saturday, June 25 during their 60th wedding anniversary celebration, which was attended by many of their friends and family members. John and Marianne were married on June 16, 1951.
Williams Lake Stampede starts Thursday

Williams Lake Stampede starts Thursday

The 85th annual Williams Lake Stampede starts today with the first performance rodeo at 6 p.m.
Crews wrap up irrigation work

Crews wrap up irrigation work

Lyndon Hollett (left) and Bradford Temple, of Dan and Sam’s Concrete Finishing, stamp the concrete at the corner of Oliver Street and Second Avenue Wednesday afternoon.