100 Mile House

Dianne and Mark Boutilier are organizing the upcoming B.C. Drag-It Challenge coming to 100 Mile House on Saturday, June 13. (Photo submitted)

B.C. Drag-It Challenge coming to the Cariboo

The drag races run from June 15 to 19 in Cache Creek, 100 Mile House, Prince George and Lillooet

 

The annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides took place on Sunday at the South Cariboo Visitor Centre. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Service dogs provide quality of life for people with health issues

Stuart Blundell may not sense his blood sugar is off but the keen nose of his service dog Balta will

 

(from l) Members of the Logan Parent Foundation, including Cindy Parent, Dave Atkinson, Grayson Winters, MacKenzie Winters, Logan Winters, Chloe Winters, Rhett Atkinson and Nicole Blades, take a break from getting the 100 Mile Outriders arena ready for the Logan Parent Memorial Bull Ride. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Logan Parent Memorial Rodeo set for June 9-10 in 100 Mile House

The event will feature bull riding and barrel racing

 

Brooklyn McMichael and Krystal Dickinson have been looking after Jughead, Archie, Veronica and Betty since they rescued the kittens from the streets of 100 Mile House last week. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Feral kittens rescued from 100 Mile streets

The four cats were taken in by Lakeland Veterinarian Clinic

Brooklyn McMichael and Krystal Dickinson have been looking after Jughead, Archie, Veronica and Betty since they rescued the kittens from the streets of 100 Mile House last week. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
An unknown vandal used a knife or screwdriver to damage the control panel of the Centennial Park Spray Park breaking it. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Spray park vandals spoil summer fun for children in 100 Mile House

The spray park control panel was broken over the long weekend

An unknown vandal used a knife or screwdriver to damage the control panel of the Centennial Park Spray Park breaking it. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
BC Wildfire Service is currently using helicopters to fight wildfires in the Cariboo Fire Centre, like this fire near Watch Lake in 2021. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

BCWS fighting 14 wildfires across Cariboo Fire Centre

The Pelican Lake Wildfire remains the only fire of note

BC Wildfire Service is currently using helicopters to fight wildfires in the Cariboo Fire Centre, like this fire near Watch Lake in 2021. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
There are six wildfires currently burning in the South Cariboo on Friday, May 19. (Photo submitted)

Six wildfires burning in 100 Mile Fire Zone

The majority of the fires are clustered near Eagle Lake north of Lac La Hache

There are six wildfires currently burning in the South Cariboo on Friday, May 19. (Photo submitted)
Cariboo Regional District office in Williams Lake. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

CRD launches new flood and wildfire awareness program

Pathways to Preparedness is being funded by the Cariboo Red Cross

Cariboo Regional District office in Williams Lake. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Power is out in the 108 Mile Ranch due to a tree falling across hydro lines and starting a fire. (Lauren Keller photo)

UPDATE: Downed lines spark fire near 108 Mile Ranch

Power is now estimated to be restored at 3:00 a.m.

Power is out in the 108 Mile Ranch due to a tree falling across hydro lines and starting a fire. (Lauren Keller photo)
A category 2 fire prohibition goes into effect across the entire Cariboo Fire Centre region beginning Thursday, May 11 at noon. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Category 2 open fire prohibition effective noon May 11 for Cariboo Fire Centre region

Anyone conducting Category 2 open fires anywhere must extinguish the fires by the deadline

  • May 9, 2023
A category 2 fire prohibition goes into effect across the entire Cariboo Fire Centre region beginning Thursday, May 11 at noon. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Williams Lake Broncos player Tyresse Alridge moves down the court with Jensen Bauerochse to his left and Jaskeerat Bagga to his right. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Quesnel competitive basketball season unfolds

The Broncos played in Cache Creek, Williams Lake last week, Kamloops May 5 and 6

  • May 6, 2023
Williams Lake Broncos player Tyresse Alridge moves down the court with Jensen Bauerochse to his left and Jaskeerat Bagga to his right. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
A photo of the Lost Valley fire taken from air support Saturday afternoon. (Image supplied BC Wildfire Service)

Rain helps bring South Cariboo wildfires under control

Both the Lost Valley Road and 57 Creek fires are considered under control

A photo of the Lost Valley fire taken from air support Saturday afternoon. (Image supplied BC Wildfire Service)
A photo of the Lost Valley fire taken from air support Saturday afternoon. (Image supplied BC Wildfire Service)

Evacuation alert issued as Lost Valley fire grows to 113 hectares

The Lost Valley Fire is of particular concern due to high winds

  • Apr 30, 2023
A photo of the Lost Valley fire taken from air support Saturday afternoon. (Image supplied BC Wildfire Service)
Carol Thorne (left), Ulli Vogler and Judith Halliday were at the Volunteer Fair on April 23. The three women attended on behalf of the 100 Mile House and District Historical Society hoping to attract volunteers for the summer season. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Jam-packed summer ahead for 108 Mile House Heritage Site

The board anticipates a busy season with ongoing renovation projects and community events

Carol Thorne (left), Ulli Vogler and Judith Halliday were at the Volunteer Fair on April 23. The three women attended on behalf of the 100 Mile House and District Historical Society hoping to attract volunteers for the summer season. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A community member observes part of the Lost Valley Fire Saturday. (Lorne Smith photo)

Crews target South Cariboo fires as hot, dry weather heats up fire season

The Lost Valley Fire is of particular concern due to high winds

A community member observes part of the Lost Valley Fire Saturday. (Lorne Smith photo)
Kaye Castleman is one of several community members organizing the 100 Mile Repair Cafe this summer. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

If it’s broke, come fix it at 100 Mile Repair Cafe

A new repair cafe is coming to 100 Mile House this summer

Kaye Castleman is one of several community members organizing the 100 Mile Repair Cafe this summer. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Philip Konrad may have Parkinson’s Disease but he hasn’t let that slow him down from living his life or ice fishing. (Photo submitted)

100 Mile resident with Parkinson’s won’t let it get him down

Philip Konrad enjoys ice fishing, hunting and being the radio voice for the 100 Mile House Wranglers

Philip Konrad may have Parkinson’s Disease but he hasn’t let that slow him down from living his life or ice fishing. (Photo submitted)
The location of the 57 Creek Fire. (Photo submitted)

B.C. Wildfire responding to wildfire north of Clinton

The 57 Creek Fire is currently out of control

The location of the 57 Creek Fire. (Photo submitted)
Cariboo Regional District manager of solid waste Tera Grady. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Cariboo Regional District considering garbage, recycling pickup for 19 proposed areas

Residents in those areas will receive mailout information the first week of May

Cariboo Regional District manager of solid waste Tera Grady. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Police have identified the body of Gregory Troy Hamilton as the man found in a Valleyview dumpster on Thursday, April 20. (Photo courtesy of Kamloops RCMP)

Man found dead in Kamloops dumpster was transient resident of 100 Mile House: police

Police having ID’d the man in hopes of determining how he died

  • Apr 24, 2023
Police have identified the body of Gregory Troy Hamilton as the man found in a Valleyview dumpster on Thursday, April 20. (Photo courtesy of Kamloops RCMP)