Tag Archives: williams lake

Williams Lake RCMP looking for missing man
Williams Lake RCMP are asking for help finding a man missing since Monday, June 17. Investigators believe 23-year-old Ryan Terrien may be in Kamloops, but say they don't know where. Terrien's family a...
Craig Ellis Jun 20, 2019

Four injured following single-vehicle incident near Esket
A single vehicle rollover near Esket on Monday resulted in injuries to one adult and three children. Police say road conditions were to blame for the incident, which occurred on Dog Creek Road after t...
Craig Ellis Jun 20, 2019

Nesika Elementary School partially locked down due to unruly parent
Nesika Elementary School in Williams Lake was temporarily locked down today as the result of an overly aggressive parent. Early this morning, a woman entered the school looking to see her child. Due t...
Craig Ellis Jun 18, 2019

Williams Lake Creek Apartments to feature 8 subsidized units for those affected by intellectual disabilities and mental health issues
An affordable housing building in Williams Lake is expected to begin taking in occupants this fall. Dubbed the Williams Lake Creek Apartments, the rental housing building will offer 8 subsidized units...
Craig Ellis Jun 18, 2019

Supreme Court of Canada denies Tsilhqot'in appeal regarding New Prosperity Mine
Canada's highest court has refused to hear an appeal from the Tsilhqot'in Nation regarding a drilling permit awarded in their territory. An earlier BC Court of Appeal ruling had granted Taseko Mines p...
Craig Ellis Jun 13, 2019

Lightning the cause of ten small fires in the Cariboo yesterday
Lightning is being blamed for 10 small fires which sprouted up in the Cariboo yesterday. Nine of the fires popped up between Williams Lake and 100 Mile House, west of Highway 97, while another sparked...
Craig Ellis Jun 13, 2019

Williams Lake RCMP arrest two following Shoppers Drug Mart robbery
Williams Lake RCMP have two suspects in custody following a robbery from yesterday afternoon. Police were initially called out to the Shoppers Drug Mart on Oliver Street at roughly 4:00 for reports of...
Craig Ellis Jun 11, 2019

SPCA investigating after dogs left to die in dump
The BC SPCA is investigating after a dog and her puppies were left to die at a dump west of Williams Lake. The society says a Good Samaritan found the dog and her nine young in a sealed box at the Pun...
Craig Ellis Jun 10, 2019

Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification sign up week a success
More than 500 residents signed up for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System during the month of May. Most of that boost can be attributed to promotional efforts held in the District duri...
Craig Ellis Jun 10, 2019

Robbery at Williams Lake beer store
Williams Lake RCMP are investigating a robbery at the Comer Station Beer Store. Police were called out to the Mackenzie Avenue North business shortly before 8:30 Friday night. Investigators say two su...
Craig Ellis Jun 08, 2019