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'All she needed was love': bench honours Williams Lake woman

'All she needed was love': bench honours Williams Lake woman

An event on May 31 at 1 p.m. will be held in Herb Gardener Park to mark the installation of a memorial to honour those lost to addiction, homelessness and the organizations which support them - and especially Cheryl Folden, who died on January 8, 2024
Three overnight closures coming to Highway 1 east of Lytton

Three overnight closures coming to Highway 1 east of Lytton

Three 10-hour closures taking place between May 28 and June 4 to facilitate work at new Tank Hill overpass
Walk for Walker raises $2,447 for Horse Lake student in need of kidney

Walk for Walker raises $2,447 for Horse Lake student in need of kidney

The students of Horse Lake Elementary School came together to support their schoolmate Walker Williams.
Cariboo Regional District appoints new fire chiefs for Deka Lake, Lac La Hache VFDs

Cariboo Regional District appoints new fire chiefs for Deka Lake, Lac La Hache VFDs

108 Mile and Lone Butte VFDs existing fire chiefs unchanged, Forest Grove VFD chief position yet to be filled
South Cariboo Visitor Centre prepares for busy tourism season

South Cariboo Visitor Centre prepares for busy tourism season

More Canadians seem to be preparing for local vacations while American tourism remains steady
Interior Health faces class-action lawsuit over 2009 data breach

Interior Health faces class-action lawsuit over 2009 data breach

The lawsuit alleges the health authority failed to safeguard the personal information of thousands of current and former employees
Williams Lake library staff safety concerns shared with CRD board

Williams Lake library staff safety concerns shared with CRD board

Management said staff safety is non-negotiable and since July 2024 security has been on site when the library is open
Canada Post strike could disrupt mail delivery of Free Press

Canada Post strike could disrupt mail delivery of Free Press

Subscriber copies of the simplymastery will be available at seven different locations in result of full strike
VIDEO: Cariboo Regional District helps FireSmart homes from wildfire

VIDEO: Cariboo Regional District helps FireSmart homes from wildfire

Following FireSmart guidelines could increase the chances of your home surviving a wildfire by up to 90 per cent
Step back in time at historic sites on the Gold Rush Trail

Step back in time at historic sites on the Gold Rush Trail

Travel from Yale to Barkerville via Hat Creek Ranch and 108 Mile and be transported back gold rush days