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City staff clear the Scout Island trail network along Williams Creek of a shopping cart Thursday morning. City council directed staff to clear a homeless camp that has been set up in the riparian area after complaints of a camp fire and garbage in the area. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake city council directs staff to remove homeless camp along Scout Island trail

Concerns have been raised by the public to Coun. Scott Nelson regarding fires at the camp

City staff clear the Scout Island trail network along Williams Creek of a shopping cart Thursday morning. City council directed staff to clear a homeless camp that has been set up in the riparian area after complaints of a camp fire and garbage in the area. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Home hit by bullets in drive-by shooting near Clearwater; police investigating

No injuries reported as a result of the incident, police still on scene

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo coming up April 14, 15 and 16. (Williams Lake Tribune file photo)

Expect tradition, modern twists at Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo in Williams Lake

Extra protocols will be in place to safeguard livestock, ticket sales online

Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo coming up April 14, 15 and 16. (Williams Lake Tribune file photo)
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RCMP continue to investigate circumstances surrounding fatal crash south of Williams Lake

Seven occupants were involved in the two-vehicle collision

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The Iverson family is grieving the loss of their daughter, Kaylee, (pictured beside her mom Amanda), following a motor vehicle incident on Highway 97 Friday, Feb. 10 near 150 Mile House. Their son Konnor (pictured left, back row) was critically injured and flown to Royal Inland Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Kennedy Lisa Photography)

Highway 97 collision claims life of Williams Lake area teenage girl, critically injures brother

The incident occurred Friday, Feb. 10

The Iverson family is grieving the loss of their daughter, Kaylee, (pictured beside her mom Amanda), following a motor vehicle incident on Highway 97 Friday, Feb. 10 near 150 Mile House. Their son Konnor (pictured left, back row) was critically injured and flown to Royal Inland Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Kennedy Lisa Photography)
The Clearwater Ski Hill won’t open for the 2022/2023 season. (Clearwater Times photo)

Lack of snow keeps Clearwater Ski Hill closed for the 2022/2023 season

Events are still being hosted at the lodge

The Clearwater Ski Hill won’t open for the 2022/2023 season. (Clearwater Times photo)
Thunder’s Matt Gerich (right) and another teammate defends against a Kamloops forward at a Jan. 27-29 tournament in Williams Lake. (Angie Mindus photos - Quesnel Observer)

U15 Quesnel Thunder test their mettle at Williams Lake hockey tournament

The team competed against players from Fort St John, Vernon, Kamloops and more

Thunder’s Matt Gerich (right) and another teammate defends against a Kamloops forward at a Jan. 27-29 tournament in Williams Lake. (Angie Mindus photos - Quesnel Observer)
Buses in School District 28 are not running due to weather. (Angie Mindus file photo)

SNOW DAY: School buses cancelled in Quesnel school district due to weather, road conditions

A winter storm warning is in effect

Buses in School District 28 are not running due to weather. (Angie Mindus file photo)
Lennix Cruz and Julia Dillabough are all smiles during the Boots and Toque Winter Festival event Saturday (Jan. 21). (Karen Powell photo)

Winter festival brightens up Quesnel after dark

Annual Boots and Toque Winter Festival draws a crowd

Lennix Cruz and Julia Dillabough are all smiles during the Boots and Toque Winter Festival event Saturday (Jan. 21). (Karen Powell photo)
Skating aids helped improve children’s balance and confidence on the ice at the annual Boots and Toques Festival last year. (Rebecca Dyok photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Boots and Toques Winter Festival set for West Fraser Centre, LeBourdais Park

This free event is on Saturday from 4 p.m. t0 6:30 p.m.

Skating aids helped improve children’s balance and confidence on the ice at the annual Boots and Toques Festival last year. (Rebecca Dyok photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The swimming pool in Quesnel, located at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre, is estimated to be 40 years old and is in need of architectural, mechanical and electrical upgrades. (Rebecca Dyok file photo — Quesnel Observer)

Cariboo Regional District to hold another referendum on pool upgrades in Quesnel

This time the proposal is for $35 million in upgrades, including a waterslide

The swimming pool in Quesnel, located at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre, is estimated to be 40 years old and is in need of architectural, mechanical and electrical upgrades. (Rebecca Dyok file photo — Quesnel Observer)
The Quesnel Kangaroos will return to home ice on Saturday, Jan. 14 a little later than normal, with puck drop expected at 8:30 p.m. (Tracey Roberts file photo - Quesnel Observer)

Quesnel Kangaroos Jan. 14 game cancelled

Visiting team’s bus has mechanical issues

The Quesnel Kangaroos will return to home ice on Saturday, Jan. 14 a little later than normal, with puck drop expected at 8:30 p.m. (Tracey Roberts file photo - Quesnel Observer)
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory Jan. 14. (Environment Canada map)

Fog advisory in effect, near zero visibility expected throughout much of B.C.

Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory Jan. 14. (Environment Canada map)
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory Jan. 14. (Environment Canada map)

Fog advisory in effect, near zero visibility expected throughout much of B.C.

Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory Jan. 14. (Environment Canada map)
Lashway Merritt, 29 of Williams Lake. (RCMP handout)

Mounties urge public to stay away from man amid spike in gang activity in Williams Lake

Friends, family, associates and public warned to stay away from Lashway Merritt

Lashway Merritt, 29 of Williams Lake. (RCMP handout)
Takla First Nation shared the announcement of the loss of Carmelita Abraham late Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (Facebook photo) Takla First Nation shared the announcement of the loss of Carmelita Abraham late Friday, Jan. 14. Chief John French says family will be gathering at the Willow Inn in Quesnel on Thursday, Jan. 20 for grief and letting the spirit go smudge ceremony. (Facebook photo)

Preliminary inquiry into murder of Carmelita Abraham set for April in Quesnel

Joseph Simpson is accused of murder in the death of Abraham

Takla First Nation shared the announcement of the loss of Carmelita Abraham late Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (Facebook photo) Takla First Nation shared the announcement of the loss of Carmelita Abraham late Friday, Jan. 14. Chief John French says family will be gathering at the Willow Inn in Quesnel on Thursday, Jan. 20 for grief and letting the spirit go smudge ceremony. (Facebook photo)
RCMP confirmed Ashley Pruden was found. (RCMP handout)

UPDATE: Missing woman found: Williams Lake RCMP

Ashley Pruden, reported missing Jan. 10, was located safe and sound

RCMP confirmed Ashley Pruden was found. (RCMP handout)
Gord Cochran, formerly of Williams Lake, holds the trophy after Team Canada brings home gold at the World Juniors. Cochran served as one of two equipment managers for the team. (Photo submitted)

Former Williams Lake man gets front row seat working for Team Canada at World Juniors

Gord Cochran is the equipment manager for Team Canada

Gord Cochran, formerly of Williams Lake, holds the trophy after Team Canada brings home gold at the World Juniors. Cochran served as one of two equipment managers for the team. (Photo submitted)
Property values increased in 2022 across the Cariboo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Property values up across all Cariboo cities

BC Assessment numbers are in

Property values increased in 2022 across the Cariboo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
A 74-year-old man was seriously injured while trying to control traffic Friday evening, Dec. 30 when motorists were attempting to pull someone out of the ditch. (Baldev Singh photo)

Good Samaritan seriously injured helping highway motorist between Williams Lake, Quesnel

The 74-year-old was attempting to control traffic when he was hit

A 74-year-old man was seriously injured while trying to control traffic Friday evening, Dec. 30 when motorists were attempting to pull someone out of the ditch. (Baldev Singh photo)