100 Mile House

Free Press reporter Fiona Grisswell found it was harder to get back into cross-country skiing than she expected. But she can’t wait to get back out and conquer the 100 Mile Nordic trails at 99 Mile. (Kelly Sinoski photo- 100 Mile Free Press)

Falling in love with cross-country skiing in the South Cariboo

Free Press reporter Fiona Grisswell returns to skiing after four decades

Free Press reporter Fiona Grisswell found it was harder to get back into cross-country skiing than she expected. But she can’t wait to get back out and conquer the 100 Mile Nordic trails at 99 Mile. (Kelly Sinoski 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)
For a completely different look at the Cariboo landscape, book a jetboat adventure along the Quesnel and Fraser rivers, complete with a river-side lunch and maybe even a little gold panning. Elladee Brown photo / courtesy Explore Cariboo

One-of-kind Cariboo experiences to create a vacay like no other

The calm that follows the busy holiday season brings a welcome opportunity…

  • Jan 5, 2023
For a completely different look at the Cariboo landscape, book a jetboat adventure along the Quesnel and Fraser rivers, complete with a river-side lunch and maybe even a little gold panning. Elladee Brown photo / courtesy Explore Cariboo
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)
Michael Busch lost his home in a fire on Monday Dec. 19 while trying to stay warm. (Photo submitted)

Fire destroys home in Lone Butte

GoFundMe set up to support Micheal Busch who lost everything in the fire

Michael Busch lost his home in a fire on Monday Dec. 19 while trying to stay warm. (Photo submitted)
One of the Interlakes VFDs fire trucks which they received in 2019. (Diana Forster photo).

Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department first responder program suspended

The Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department may be forced to follow suit

One of the Interlakes VFDs fire trucks which they received in 2019. (Diana Forster 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)
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)
The colourful buildings of historic Wells are a delight, no matter the season! Photo courtesy Explore Cariboo

In B.C’s Cariboo, let Mother Nature be your guide this winter

Around virtually every corner, visitors to British Columbia’s Cariboo are rewarded with…

  • Dec 5, 2022
The colourful buildings of historic Wells are a delight, no matter the season! Photo courtesy Explore Cariboo
A snowfall warning has been issued Tuesday, Nov. 29 for the Cariboo, Chilcotin and North Thompson regions. Snow has begun falling lightly in Williams Lake Tuesday morning. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Snowfall warning issued for Cariboo, Chilcotin, North Thompson regions

Up to 10 cm of snow could fall beginning Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning

A snowfall warning has been issued Tuesday, Nov. 29 for the Cariboo, Chilcotin and North Thompson regions. Snow has begun falling lightly in Williams Lake Tuesday morning. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Cariboo Chilcotin with periods of heavy snow and high winds as indicated by the grey areas on the map. (Environment Canada image)

Special weather statement issued for Cariboo Chilcotin region

Five cm of snow is most areas, 10 cm in higher elevations with high winds in forecast

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Cariboo Chilcotin with periods of heavy snow and high winds as indicated by the grey areas on the map. (Environment Canada image)
The 100 Mile House area is a winter recreation hotspot for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Photo courtesy Explore Cariboo

Go with the snow: Mountain, forest or lake, the Cariboo delivers winter adventure

If your dream winter getaway features crisp, white snow sparkling under blue…

  • Nov 17, 2022
The 100 Mile House area is a winter recreation hotspot for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Photo courtesy Explore Cariboo
A close-up view of one of the firearms showing a bullet in the chamber. (CO Joel Kline photo)

Lower Mainland man fined $2,500 for hunting out of season

Man charged under BC Wildlife Act and Firearms Act for hunting out of season this June

A close-up view of one of the firearms showing a bullet in the chamber. (CO Joel Kline photo)
There’s a reason any discussion of the Cariboo naturally heads outdoors, particularly in the warmer seasons: No matter your passion or chosen pursuit, you’ll likely find it here! Photo courtesy Tourism Cariboo

Under sunny skies, adventures are epic in the Cariboo!

Vast sunny skylines, endless lakes, and welcoming smiles as wide as the…

  • Oct 17, 2022
There’s a reason any discussion of the Cariboo naturally heads outdoors, particularly in the warmer seasons: No matter your passion or chosen pursuit, you’ll likely find it here! Photo courtesy Tourism Cariboo
Enjoy the weather Sunday because Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Cariboo region including Williams Lake and Quesnel with high winds on Monday gusting up to 70 km/hour. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Special weather statement issued for Cariboo Monday, Oct. 10

Ahead of a cold front there will be wind gusts up to 70 km/hour

Enjoy the weather Sunday because Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Cariboo region including Williams Lake and Quesnel with high winds on Monday gusting up to 70 km/hour. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Fire crews battle structure fire near Lac la Hache. (David Jurek photo)

UPDATE: Highway 97 near Lac La Hache open following structure fire

Highway 97 is closed both ways at Emerald Crescent as local fire departments fight the fire

Fire crews battle structure fire near Lac la Hache. (David Jurek photo)