Fiona Grisswell

One of the beautiful totem poles located throughout the park. (Fiona Grisswell photo 100 Mile Free Press)

South Cariboo Ice Caves offer visitors a unique recreation site

Highway 24 park offers trails, Secwepemc art

One of the beautiful totem poles located throughout the park. (Fiona Grisswell photo 100 Mile Free Press)
Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities have endorsed five resolutions brought forward by the Cariboo Regional District, including a call for more support from the province for towns and cities to implement reconciliation efforts. (UBCM Photo)

Cities and town back Cariboo call for provincial support on reconciliation

Cariboo Regional District brought resolution on UNDRIP to UBCM

Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities have endorsed five resolutions brought forward by the Cariboo Regional District, including a call for more support from the province for towns and cities to implement reconciliation efforts. (UBCM Photo)
South Cariboo Regional Airport manager Ross Donahue. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

CRD renews South Cariboo Airport contract with Donahue Airfield Services

Value of the new five-year agreement is $130,000 per year starting in June 2023

South Cariboo Regional Airport manager Ross Donahue. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Vincent Collins.

Former 100 Mile teacher will not see jail time following sentencing on Tuesday

Vincent Collins will serve six months of house arrest and 12 months of probation

Vincent Collins.
Stemete7uw’i Friendship Centre manager Murray Casey smudges Cathy Harry as part of a blanket ceremony. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Residential school survivors in Cariboo find comfort in quilts

100 MIle House quilters have donated over 100 quilts to people across the province

Stemete7uw’i Friendship Centre manager Murray Casey smudges Cathy Harry as part of a blanket ceremony. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Hot July Night’s Car & Bike Show Board of Directors. (Rob Fry photo)

Hot July Nights Car and Bike Show cruises into 100 Mile House July 14

Around 400 classic cars are expected for the three-day event

Hot July Night’s Car & Bike Show Board of Directors. (Rob Fry photo)
RCMP are asking the public’s help in finding a truck that was stolen from the 5000 block of 20th Ave. NE overnight Aug. 22-23. File image

Off-road vehicle rollovers on long weekend prompt warning from Cariboo RCMP

Two UTV rollovers Sunday resulted in two people being transported to 100 Mile House Hospital

RCMP are asking the public’s help in finding a truck that was stolen from the 5000 block of 20th Ave. NE overnight Aug. 22-23. File image
From left: Lenore Christopher, April Truran, Lydia Dick, Laurelee Bennett, Angela Dussault, Joseph Archie and Melvin Paul drumming and singing at the Indigenous People’s Day celebration on June 21. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile House ready for reconciliaction

Indigenous People’s Day Celebration to bring community together with Canim Lake Band members

From left: Lenore Christopher, April Truran, Lydia Dick, Laurelee Bennett, Angela Dussault, Joseph Archie and Melvin Paul drumming and singing at the Indigenous People’s Day celebration on June 21. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The mayor, members of council and 100 Mile House first responders gathered for the unveiling of the District of 100 Mile House’s new speed radar sign on June 14. From left: Pam Ericsson, BC Emergency Health Services; April Harrison, BC Emergency Health Services; Coun. Donna Barnett; Susan Paulsen, Community Transition Assistant; Mayor Maureen Pinkney; Joanne Doddridge, Director of Economic Development and Planning; Coun. Jenni Guimond; Marni Brenner, Community Health Facilitator, Interior Health; Coun. Ralph Fossum; Staff Sgt. Kevin Smith; Chief Roger Hollander, 100 Mile Fire Rescue. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

District aims to slow drivers with speed radar sign in 100 Mile House

Residents identified vehicle speeds as a risk to drivers and pedestrians during public consultation

The mayor, members of council and 100 Mile House first responders gathered for the unveiling of the District of 100 Mile House’s new speed radar sign on June 14. From left: Pam Ericsson, BC Emergency Health Services; April Harrison, BC Emergency Health Services; Coun. Donna Barnett; Susan Paulsen, Community Transition Assistant; Mayor Maureen Pinkney; Joanne Doddridge, Director of Economic Development and Planning; Coun. Jenni Guimond; Marni Brenner, Community Health Facilitator, Interior Health; Coun. Ralph Fossum; Staff Sgt. Kevin Smith; Chief Roger Hollander, 100 Mile Fire Rescue. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Hundreds of people packed Birch Avenue on Sunday to check out Hot July Nights’ show and shine on Sunday, July 17. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Hot July Nights warming up for another great weekend in 100 Mile House

Building on the roaring success of last summer the three-day event promises to be even better

Hundreds of people packed Birch Avenue on Sunday to check out Hot July Nights’ show and shine on Sunday, July 17. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
100 Mile House U11/12 goalie Wyatt Geddert kicks the ball back into play in a game with Quesnel at the Cariboo Youth Soccer league tournament held May 28 in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Quesnel plays soccer road games in 100 Mile House

Strikers hit the road for tourney in the southern Cariboo

100 Mile House U11/12 goalie Wyatt Geddert kicks the ball back into play in a game with Quesnel at the Cariboo Youth Soccer league tournament held May 28 in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Nigel Hemingway.

New mobile home park proposed in 100 Mile House to address housing needs

The property is located on the Exeter Truck route at 101 Mile

Nigel Hemingway.
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

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)
A vehicle incident has closed the road between 70 Mile House and Clinton. (Photo supplied)

UPDATE: Highway 97 open to traffic again

The road was closed between Clinton and 70 Mile House following a vehicle incident

A vehicle incident has closed the road between 70 Mile House and Clinton. (Photo supplied)
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)
The Emerald Lake wildfire has grown to 596 hectares in size. (Photo BC Wildfire Services)

Cold and wet weather helps BCWS fight wildfires in the Cariboo fire centre

Sixteen wildfires are burning in the Cariboo fire centre

The Emerald Lake wildfire has grown to 596 hectares in size. (Photo BC Wildfire Services)
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)
A light plane crashed in the field behind the Heron Ridge housing development on Monday morning. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

BREAKING: Light plane crash in 100 Mile House, pilot injured

The pilot was transported by air ambulance for medical treatment

A light plane crashed in the field behind the Heron Ridge housing development on Monday morning. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The initial flood waters swept the ground away leaving a large hole in the side of the road. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

UPDATE: South Canim Lake Road now open

Road open to single-lane alternating traffic

The initial flood waters swept the ground away leaving a large hole in the side of the road. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
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)