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Cindy Faulkner uses little red wriggler worms to break down her organic kitchen waste into fertilizer she uses in her garden. Faulkner was at Seedy Saturday last weekend promoting worm composting. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Making ‘black gold’ with worms and kitchen scraps in the Cariboo

At Seedy Saturday Cindy Faulkner sand the praises of worms in gardening

Cindy Faulkner uses little red wriggler worms to break down her organic kitchen waste into fertilizer she uses in her garden. Faulkner was at Seedy Saturday last weekend promoting worm composting. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A cougar was euthanized near Lac La Hache Saturday after killing a dog. (File photo)

Cougar euthanized after taking dog from porch at Lac La Hache

B.C. conservation officers responded to the report

A cougar was euthanized near Lac La Hache Saturday after killing a dog. (File photo)
Sailor First Class William Henderson, of the Royal Canadian Navy, prepares to dive under the ice of Sheridan Lake with a member of the Royal New Zealand Royal Navy last week. The navy ran a five-day exercise with members of the United States Navy, NZRN, the Royal Navy and the Netherlands Royal Navy. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Navy holds ice diving operation on Sheridan Lake

Divers included members of the United States, New Zealand, Netherlands and UK navies

Sailor First Class William Henderson, of the Royal Canadian Navy, prepares to dive under the ice of Sheridan Lake with a member of the Royal New Zealand Royal Navy last week. The navy ran a five-day exercise with members of the United States Navy, NZRN, the Royal Navy and the Netherlands Royal Navy. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The LCSS Falcons cover PSO Eagle Mohamed Omer as he leaps up to dunk the basketball in their basket during the playoffs in the Eagles home tournament in 100 Mile House Saturday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Eagles hooped for first, but take second in hometown championship

The PSO Eagles lost to the LCSS Falcons last Saturday

The LCSS Falcons cover PSO Eagle Mohamed Omer as he leaps up to dunk the basketball in their basket during the playoffs in the Eagles home tournament in 100 Mile House Saturday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The semi-truck involved in a fatal accident on Highway 5. (Skilled Truckers Canada photo)

One dead, another in hospital following Highway 5 collision

Crash occurred around noon between Clough Road and Agate Bay Road, south of Barriere

The semi-truck involved in a fatal accident on Highway 5. (Skilled Truckers Canada photo)
The Avalanche Canada Map for the Cariboo on Thursday, Feb. 2. (Photo submitted)

With avalanche risk high, be safe in the backcountry

Search and rescue warns people to make smart choices

The Avalanche Canada Map for the Cariboo on Thursday, Feb. 2. (Photo submitted)
Scruffy, a red fox with black legs, has become Moosehaven Resort’s unofficial mascot. (Photo submitted)

South Cariboo’s Moosehaven Resort has foxy mascot

Scruffy the fox has been a regular visitor to the resort for the past 12 years

Scruffy, a red fox with black legs, has become Moosehaven Resort’s unofficial mascot. (Photo submitted)
RCMP vehicle. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Sheridan Lake woman charged with manslaughter in suspicious death

Merilee Hudson charged in connection with the incident, which occurred in August 2021

RCMP vehicle. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Kaitlin Todd has spent the last three years learning how to be a tattoo artist from 100 Mile Tattoo’s Andrew Schmah. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Tattoo apprentice makes her mark in 100 Mile

“It’s a very interesting industry to be in,” says artist Kaitlin Todd

Kaitlin Todd has spent the last three years learning how to be a tattoo artist from 100 Mile Tattoo’s Andrew Schmah. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Work in progress concepts for the Ranger Reference Guide and the Cleric Reference Guide, written by John Brown and illustrated by Elisha Campbell. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile gamers create role-playing action board game

John Brown and Elisha Campbell have pooled their talents to design and develop the game

Work in progress concepts for the Ranger Reference Guide and the Cleric Reference Guide, written by John Brown and illustrated by Elisha Campbell. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A sharp-tailed grouse roosts near 100 Mile House last weekend. (Susan Gower photo)

Variety of birds spotted in Christmas bird count

Cold weather didn’t hinder the 100 Mile Christmas Bird Count. Some 1,713…

A sharp-tailed grouse roosts near 100 Mile House last weekend. (Susan Gower photo)
Mark and Dianne Boutilier have gained the District of 100 Mile House’s support in bringing the B.C. Drag It Challenge to 100 Mile House this summer. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile House to host drag race at local airport

The District of 100 Mile House has lent support to the organizers of the B.C. Drag It Challenge

Mark and Dianne Boutilier have gained the District of 100 Mile House’s support in bringing the B.C. Drag It Challenge to 100 Mile House this summer. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Williams Lake First Nation elder Virginia Gilbert gives the Cariboo Regional District board a Secwépemc blessing fore they are officially sworn in on Thursday, Nov. 10. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - WIlliams Lake Tribune)

CRD releases preliminary budget

Taxes expected to rise due to the pressure of inflation

Williams Lake First Nation elder Virginia Gilbert gives the Cariboo Regional District board a Secwépemc blessing fore they are officially sworn in on Thursday, Nov. 10. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - WIlliams Lake Tribune)
Barry Porter has written his first book Sawmillers and self-published it through Amazon. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Sawmillers a tale of love, sabotage and life at the mill

108 Mile Ranch resident tries his hand at writing a novel

Barry Porter has written his first book Sawmillers and self-published it through Amazon. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Mark and Dianne Boutilier have gained the District of 100 Mile House’s support in bringing the B.C. Drag It Challenge to 100 Mile House this summer. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile House to host drag race at local airport

The District of 100 Mile House has lent support to the organizers of the B.C. Drag It Challenge

Mark and Dianne Boutilier have gained the District of 100 Mile House’s support in bringing the B.C. Drag It Challenge to 100 Mile House this summer. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A semi-truck and vehicle collided on Highway 97 early Wednesday morning. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Highway 97 near 100 Mile House down to single-lane alternating traffic due to collision

A semi-truck and car collided just south of Ainsworth Road Wednesday morning

A semi-truck and vehicle collided on Highway 97 early Wednesday morning. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Beyond the Haunting is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey and Leanne Sallenback who star in Haunted Gold Rush, a new documentary coming to T+E next week. (Photo submitted)

Ghost hunters travel the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail

New docuseries premieres on Sunday

Beyond the Haunting is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey and Leanne Sallenback who star in Haunted Gold Rush, a new documentary coming to T+E next week. (Photo submitted)
Ranch Musings columnist David Zirnhelt. (File photo)

ZIRNHELT: We have lived through the best of times…

David Zirnhelt’s column to the Observer

Ranch Musings columnist David Zirnhelt. (File photo)
The Northern Seed Cleaning Tour is coming to the Interior and Northern B.C. next week. (FamrFolk/CityFolk photo)

Northern Seed Tour coming to the Cariboo

Stops include 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Quesnel

The Northern Seed Cleaning Tour is coming to the Interior and Northern B.C. next week. (FamrFolk/CityFolk photo)
A man was rescued from Sheridan Lake Sunday after falling into the frigid waters and being unable to get out. (Photo submitted)

Man rescued from Sheridan Lake after calling for help

The incident was caught on video by a GoPro

A man was rescued from Sheridan Lake Sunday after falling into the frigid waters and being unable to get out. (Photo submitted)