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PostHeaderIcon Rookie racer on the right track

Human interest

By Michael Toay

Drivers are preparing their race cars for the upcoming Lake Auto Racing Club (LARC) events that will be held at Thunder Mountain Speedway this year. Some drivers are continuing with their former programs, some are changing race classes, and others will have a completely new view on things for the 2013 season.

Williams Lake police officer and volunteer firefighter Sam Nakatsu will be making his first-ever start in the Street Stock series during the season opener at Thunder Mountain Speedway on Saturday night.

Sam Nakatsu rookie Street Stock car racer at Thunder Mountain Speedway for 2013 season.

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PostHeaderIcon Public invited to Army Cadet Open House

Events

The 3064 Rocky Mountain Ranger Army Cadet Corp in Williams Lake will be hosting their 13th Annual Ceremonial Review and open house this weekend.

There will be drill demonstrations and many displays that showcase what the Army Cadets have been learning throughout the year. This is also a time to recognize hard working and deserving cadets with various awards and medal presentations.

3064 Rocky Mountain Ranger Army Cadet Corp in Williams Lake

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PostHeaderIcon Single ladies buying homes

Money Matters

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By Amber Stuart

It’s becoming increasingly apparent that a greater number of women are now taking the reigns when it comes to home purchases. There’s a growing trend among single women – and more precisely professional single women – who are becoming independent homeowners.

Creation of shows like HGTV’s Buy Herself, which follows single women making their first real estate purchases, shows many of them may be putting off marriage but they’re not waiting around for Mr. Right before taking the plunge into homeownership.

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PostHeaderIcon Don't paint all Senators with the same brush

Letters

letter_editorThis past week I have heard from constituents expressing their outrage over recent events involving four Senators and the former Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s Office. Firstly, I hope the actions of these few individuals don’t lead you to paint all Senators with the same brush. We are fortunate to have Senators like Nancy Greene Raine who are dedicated to serving the people of British Columbia and Canada with integrity and honour.

In regards to the recent allegations, all taxpayers are rightfully intolerant of any abuse of their hard earned dollars, and this case is no different. I am equally frustrated and unhappy with these allegations of abuse of public funds. I am troubled that Parliament is constrained by a set of legislative rules that do not allow us to remove someone from public office for a breach of trust. However, if someone is in contravention of the law there are a number of actions that can be taken.

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PostHeaderIcon City to focus on boulevard parking bylaw

Local Politics

In order to ensure that vehicles are not illegally parked on boulevards, the City will focus on enforcement of the 2011 Boulevard Parking Traffic Control Bylaw, which prohibits boulevard parking in residential zones without an approved boulevard parking spot approved by the City.

Vehicles parked on City boulevards can impede safe snow removal, obstruct clear sight lines for motorists and cyclists, and can be a factor in unsightly properties. Residents are reminded that vehicles parked illegally on the boulevard could be subjected to fines and/or towed.

Boulevard Parking Traffic Control Bylaw in Williams Lake, BC

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PostHeaderIcon Jeep Cherokee stolen in Williams Lake overnight

News

Sometime overnight on May 22 or early on the morning of May 23, a 1998 dark green Jeep Cherokee with a black bra on the front was stolen from the 250 block of 5th Avenue North.

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PostHeaderIcon Annual chemistry contest hosted by TRU

Education
TRU North held their annual chemistry contest on campus for grade 11 and 12 students. Chemistry Professor, Marten Lettinga hosted the event, introducing students to the science labs.

Students wrote a chemistry exam in the morning that will show where they rank in the province. They finished off the day working through chemistry experiments.

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PostHeaderIcon RCMP report quiet weekend in Williams Lake

RCMP weekly reports

Williams Lake BC RCMP newsThe Williams Lake RCMP had relatively quiet May long weekend.  There were 64 calls for service, most of which were minor in nature.

RCMP were called to a break and enter just after midnight on Sunday, May 19, at 800 - 2nd Ave North. Upon arrival, the RCMP discovered that a gas line ao the premise had been broken. There was a flower pot near by that may have caused the break in the line. The fire deptartment was called and the gas was turned off. Residents were evacuated for approximately half an hour. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Patrols were also made of several campsites in the area over the weekend, and all were reported to be peaceful.

 

 

PostHeaderIcon Skateboard thief arrested and released

News

051713_skateboaqrd_thiefOn May 16th at approximately 2:30pm, the Williams Lake RCMP were dispatched to Red Shreds Bike and Board located at 95 1st Avenue South. A robbery had just occurred where the suspect had entered and discharged bear spray inside the store before taking a $300 skate board and then running off.

A couple of customers, as well as the owner of the store, were affected by the bear spray and required minor medical assistance.

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PostHeaderIcon Remembering, recovering, reconciling: SJM Residential School

Events

The series of events commemorating the St. Joseph's Mission (Cariboo) Residential School will continue throughout the weekend.

The St. Joseph's Mission (Cariboo) Residential School operated for nearly a century on the Williams Lake First Nations lands with students drawn primarily from the 15 First Nations in the Cariboo Region.

St. Joseph's Mission (Cariboo) Residential School

(Photos:  Commemorative monument unveiled at the former site of the St. Joseph's Mission (Cariboo) Residential on May 16.  Photos by Jamie Tanis.)

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