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Quesnel RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man who may be in the Vancouver or Kootenay region.
Corey Ball, 38 years old, was reported missing by his family after he failed to attend a scheduled medical appointment on Saturday March 23, 2013 in Quesnel B.C. Through police investigation it was discovered that Corey Ball purchased a Greyhound bus ticket to Vancouver BC the same morning of his medical appointment. Police and family are very concerned for his well being at this time.
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Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services continue their investigation into the fatal collision that claimed the life of a Prince George woman.
The police are asking the public for information regarding the crash that occurred on Friday, March 15, on Highway 97 near Ten Mile Lake, north of Quesnel.
Anyone with information regarding this crash, that may assist the investigators, are asked to contact Constable Ryan Arthur of the Quesnel RCMP at (250) 992-9211 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800- 222 TIPS (8477).
Taseko donation brings Horsefly VFD closer to its fundraising goal
A $50,000 donation by Taseko Mines has given a big boost to the effort to raise the money required to build a new fire hall for the Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD).
The current building was constructed in the 1950’s. It is expensive to heat and is too small to hold modern fire trucks and equipment. The new hall is needed so HVFD can maintain its Class 4 status.
“We are committed to the Cariboo,” says Taseko vice-president Brian Battison. “Many of our Gibraltar employees, their families and friends live in rural communities. We understand the importance of fire safety. When we heard of the need in Horsefly, where the department relies completely on donations and receives no tax support, we wanted to help. Like rural citizens everywhere, we salute the volunteers and the sacrifice they make in providing fire protection to their communities.”
(Photo: Katherine Gizikoff from Taseko presenting Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department Chief, Cecil Morhart, with a $50,000 cheque.)
NStQ files for party status in the 'Charleyboy v. the Queen' land claim case
(Press release.)
The Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ) Leadership Council today announced that it was finally compelled to take legal steps in relation to the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s court action commonly known as “Charleyboy v. the Queen”. Under the Charleyboy action, which was filed in 2003, the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) claims aboriginal title over a massive tract of land. The Charleyboy claim area overlaps more than 75% of the established traditional territory of the Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw.
“It is with great regret that we announce we have had to file for party status in the Charleyboy action,” states Williams Lake Indian Band Chief Ann Louie on behalf of the NStQ Leadership Council. “This means we are seeking to get involved in the litigation, because it has the ability to profoundly affect the NStQ. This is not the way we like to resolve things, especially with a neighbouring First Nation group. We have tried, patiently and persistently, to find a solution to this matter through discussion and negotiation and those efforts have been rebuffed by the TNG. As a result of the Charleyboy action NStQ’s interests have been, and continue to be, compromised. We must now proceed aggressively to seek a resolution in the Court. The TNG is doing itself no favour by maintaining a position that has absolutely no basis in fact or law.”
Temporary administrative appointments within School District 27
The following temporary administrative appointments are effective April 1, 2013 to July 31, 2013.
Ken Lucks, Vice-Principal of Columneetza Secondary School has been temporarily reassigned as Principal of Columneetza. Ken has been employed with School District 27 since 1989. He served as Principal of GROW and Alexis Creek Elementary/Rural Secondary Schools, and Vice-Principal of 100 Mile House Junior Secondary School. Ken has also taught at Columneetza and Anne Stevenson Secondary Schools.
Likely Community Hall parking lot gets funding for a facelift
Dick Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo, recently announced support for the Likely and District Chamber of Commerce under the government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
The investment of $12,500 will upgrade the Likely Community Hall parking lot and outdoor meeting space. The funds will be used to construct retaining walls with posts and railings, resurface the parking lot, install signage, and construct a cenotaph site.
(Photo credit: Robin Hood.)
Gregg Gaylord appointed Principal of amalgamated secondary school
School District No. 27 has just announced that Gregg Gaylord has been selected as Principal of the new amalgamated Secondary School in Williams Lake, effective April 1, 2013.
Mr. Gaylord has been employed with School District No. 27 since 1991. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Gaylord has been Principal at Columneetza Secondary School, Williams Lake Secondary School, and Vice-Principal at Columneetza Secondary School. He has taught at Kwaleen Elementary, Williams Lake Junior Secondary, and Columneetza Secondary.
As the district continues to experience substantial changes, we are confident that Mr. Gaylord will provide the leadership necessary to work with a team of Vice Principals, teachers, and student leaders in forming the new Secondary School in Williams Lake.
Fringe fire protection mediation contract explained at upcoming meeting
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) will provide details of the new one-year Williams Lake fringe fire protection mediation contract at a public meeting taking place on Friday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gibraltar Room of the Cariboo Memorial Complex. During the session, CRD Directors and staff will also discuss options for the provision of fire protection after December 31, 2013.
The meeting will take place on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 5:30pm in the Gibraltar Room at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
This information affects all residents within the Williams Lake fringe fire protection boundary.
Current information about the Williams Lake fringe fire protection service is available online at cariboord.bc.ca or by calling the CRD at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636.
Traffic fine revenue put back into communities
MLA Donna Barnett announced today that the BC government is assisting the local governments of the Cariboo-Chilcotin area in providing services with $198,564 in grants.
The Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) restructures the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program and Small Community and Regional District Grants. Since 2009, the Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) has provided $562 million in funding to support BC communities and enable them to invest money in projects that are identified at the local level as a priority. The SCIF program was implemented by the province at that time to help provide local governments with greater financial stability in economically uncertain times.
Cigarettes target of window smashing thief
Last night five vehicles parked at the Cariboo Memorial Complex were broken into while the owners were in at a hockey game or working.
Access to all of the vehicles was made by smashing the windows between 8:45pm and 11:00pm. In most cases, all that was missing from the vehicles was cigarettes and change.
Surveillance footage showed a male wearing a baseball hat, dark hoodie, dark pants, and white shoes, walk up to the vehicles, punch out the windows and reach inside.
Dust advisory continued for Williams Lake area
Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Staying indoors with windows and doors closed helps to reduce exposure.
Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions such as breathing or lung conditions, hay fever, asthma or persons who react strongly to dust. If you are experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheeze, follow the advice of your health care provider.
For more information on current air quality, visit www.bcairquality.ca.
- Were you in Likely on February 23-24?
- CRD and City agree to one-year fire protection agreement
- Dust advisory in effect for Williams Lake
- Night exercises light up the skies out west
- Local family violence awareness and prevention project receives funding
- Likely man still missing after three day search
- Save-On-Foods donates gift cards to the Williams Lake SPCA
- Options for City's continued support of WLIRA may arise at March 12 meeting
- Soda Creek receives two 2012 Tolko Awards for Excellence
- Rodeo may have to wrangle their own dirt
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