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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.

SD 27 receives $120,000 in hold-back funds

School District 27’s share of the Ministry of Education’s final round of hold back funds for the 2010/11 school year is $120,000.

MLAs prepare for possible fall election

Both of the Cariboo’s MLAs confirm they’ve heard the buzz that there may be a provincial election in the offing this fall.

B.C. teachers vote in favour of job action

Teachers across the province have voted 90 per cent in favour of initiating job action come September.

Watch out for computer scams

Eric Johansen was suspicious when he got a phone call last Tuesday evening from a “contractor” from Microsoft who told him something was wrong with his computer and offered to fix it remotely.

Deer allegedly shot illegally

The Conservation Officer Service is seeking the public’s help in finding the individual(s) who allegedly shot a wild animal from their vehicle Sunday evening on Chimney Lake Road.
Woman OK after falling off horse on highway

Woman OK after falling off horse on highway

Paramedics and Wildwood first responders attend to a woman who had fallen off her horse on Highway 97 at Mountain House Road Wednesday afternoon. She sustained no serious injuries. It was first believed the woman had been struck by a vehicle; however, it has since been discovered that no vehicle was involved. Further details aren't available at this time.

Property-tax error may change amount due

The Cariboo Regional District has been informed by the Surveyor of Taxes office in Victoria that a coding error occurred on the Building Inspection Services line item of some Cariboo Regional District tax notices.

Community Band concert kicks off Canada Day

Canada Day celebrations in Boitanio Park this Friday will be packed with fun for the whole family and, of course, especially children.

Tolko reopens Soda Creek mill; Lakeview soon

Tolko’s Lakeview division will reopen Wednesday.