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PostHeaderIcon First annual Nicholas Paul Memorial Ball Hockey Tournament well attended

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By Jennifer Nickel

This past weekend the Esket First Nation community (Alkali Lake) hosted a ball hockey tournament in honour of local teen, Nick Paul, who passed away in 2012 after a courageous battle with Leukemia.

All proceeds from the multi team tournament went to the Nicholas Paul Foundation, a local organization founded by the family of Nick Paul to support other local families whose children are facing a serious medical crisis.

Nicholas Paul first annual Memorial Ball Hockey tournament in Alkali Lake May 4-5, 2013.

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PostHeaderIcon WLFD blasts truck fire downtown this morning

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At approximately 5:30 this morning, the Williams Lake Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire in the back alley of 5th Avenue North, between Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex and Carson Drive.

The thick, black smoke from the fire could be seen from as far away as Fox Mountain Road and Highway 97.

Early morning truck on fire in alley downtown Williams Lake, BC

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PostHeaderIcon First annual Alexis Creek Run/Walk fun for the whole family

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The first annual Community 10 km Walk/Run, designed to promote a healthy lifestyle, took place in Alexis Creek this past weekend. “What a day we had!” said Kelly Feldinger, Alexis Creek Community Club President. “Warm, sunny weather made the event even more enjoyable.”

Twenty eight of the 31 people who registered to participate, walked, ran and even cycled the route. “Unfortunately, nasty shin splints and terrible colds kept three people away,” Kelly added. The youngest participant was a six year old girl who rode her bike, the most ‘seasoned’ runner was 55+ and many dogs ran alongside their owners, as well.  Garrett Madley came in first in the 19-49 years run category, despite wearing his work boots for the entire run.

Alexis Creek family fun run/walk April 2013.

(Photos by Krista Mangan.)

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PostHeaderIcon Momument unveiling at Nenqayni Wellness Centre

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050213_nenqayniThe St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Commemoration Project recently announced a series of events and initiatives in the coming weeks to commemorate and create awareness and recognition of the residential school experience in the Cariboo.

The project aims to encourage, support and engage in a shared First Nations and non-First Nations dialogue on how to achieve reconciliation in the Cariboo region, and to support efforts by all those affected by the legacy of this residential school as they continue on their personal healing journey.

On Saturday, April 27, the Nenqayni Wellness Centre unveiled a monument recognizing the three nations; Chilcotin, (Alexandria, Anaham, Alexis Creek, Xeni Gwet’ln, Stone, and Toosey), Shuswap (Alkali Lake, Canim Lake, Canoe Creek, Soda Creek, Williams Lake) and Carrier (Red Bluff, Nazko, Kluskus, and Ulkatcho).

 

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PostHeaderIcon Attempted theft of vehicles overnight

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RCMPshield_crest2Sometime overnight thieves struck in the 700 Block of 4th Avenue North and 800 Block of Western Avenue.

Thieves smashed out windows and attempted to take two Ford Ranger pickups.

Anyone that witnessed anyone suspicious in this area between the hours of midnight to 5:00am are asked to call local the Williams Lake RCMP or Crimestoppers.

 

PostHeaderIcon Fish Lake and the trout population will be protected

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Letter to the editor from Biran Battison of Taseko Mines - setting the record straightDear Editor,

Independent candidate Gary Young, speaking at a recent all-candidates meeting, has made incorrect statements with respect to the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project.

Mr. Young is wrong to suggest the project will harm Fish Lake. The truth is that Fish Lake and its trout population will be protected during all phases of mine operations. There will be no harmful impact to Fish Lake.

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PostHeaderIcon Williams Lake Fire Department controlled burn in Boitanio Park

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The Williams Lake Fire Department carried out their annual controlled burn in Boitanio Park this evening.

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The burn is to remove long grasses that represent a potential fire hazard and will also serve as a training session for firefighters. This burn will produce smoke, and residents in the area are asked to take any necessary action to prevent the smoke from entering residences.

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PostHeaderIcon CCSAR's online auction closes at midnight tonight

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The online bidding auction aimed at allowing the Williams Lake based Central Cariboo Search and Rescue team to purchase some very important equipment ends at midnight tonight.

The Cariboo Regional District’s Central Cariboo Search and Rescue (CCSAR) team is hoping to raise enough funds to acquire at least one Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) – a very sensitive piece of equipment that is used to detect the differing temperature of objects, specifically people. This camera will enable the CCSAR crews to locate persons who are lost or injured in various scenarios.

Online auction to benefit Central Cariboo Search and Rescue in Williams Lake

(Click on the image above, or visit www.friendsofccsar.ca to see all of the items available to bid on.)

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PostHeaderIcon Gentles back in court to face seven Criminal Code charges

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Williams Lake man accused of drunk and dangerous driving back in court.Last week Martin Gentles was rearrested and charged with the same seven charges he was charged with shortly after the fatal pedestrian hit and run incident which occurred on Sunday, April 22, 2012 near the bottom of Carson Drive in Williams Lake.

While proceedings began almost immediately after the accident, some documents, including a pathology report, an analysis report and other documents from the hospital in Vancouver were delayed. "In July 2012, Crown Counsel made the decision to collapse the proceeding," said Sergeant Verbree Regional Commander Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services out of the Williams Lake RCMP detachment. He states that was a good tactical decision and may have prevented the case getting thrown out down the road, citing ‘Regina vs. Askov’. The Charter of Rights guarantees that "Any person charged with an offence has the right... to be tried within a reasonable time."

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PostHeaderIcon Spike belt used to stop suspected drunk driver

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Late in the afternoon on Saturday, April 27, Williams Lake police received a report of the possible impaired driver and all available cars began looking for that vehicle.

One RCMP member observed the vehicle and successfully pulled it over, but the driver fled southbound on Highway 97. The RCMP were concerned he could be a danger to himself or others.

Williams Lake RCMP use spike belt to stop fleeing driver.  Suspect arrested and may face impaired charges and is also accused of fleeing from police.

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