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PostHeaderIcon Quesnel RCMP concerned with an increase in impaired drivers

RCMPshield_crest2Along with the nice weather, the Quesnel RCMP have noticed an alarming increase in the numbers of people who are driving while impaired.

In the last 25 days, members of the Quesnel RCMP and the Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services - Quesnel have processed 18 impaired drivers.

Ten of these were processed via the 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), one was processed criminally, one received a 24 hour prohibition for drugs and six received 3 day immediate roadside prohibitions for alcohol.

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PostHeaderIcon Changes to False Alarm Bylaw in Williams Lake

Mayor and Council are considering amendments to Willams Lake's current False Alarm Bylaw, to improve its overall effectiveness.

The primary change to the false alarm bylaw is to remove an exemption from a fee in cases where the alarm has been cancelled prior to the RCMP or Williams Lake Fire Department arrival and within five minutes from the time of dispatch to the RCMP patrol unit or the Fire Department.

All false alarms, whether cancelled immediately or not, will be assessed a fee. Within the first five minutes after an alarm, a response has already been initiated and expenses have already been incurred.

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PostHeaderIcon City responds to bomb threat hoax

On the morning of April 25, the City of Williams Lake contacted 9-1-1 due to a bomb threat hoax at the Public Works Yard on 2nd Avenue. A bomb look-alike was discovered at about 8:00am. Police and emergency services attended. There were no injuries.

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Although this was a hoax, the City takes threats to employee and public safety very seriously. As it would in any similar serious incident, the City acted appropriately by calling 9-1-1 and evacuating the site.

The City appreciates the prompt response from emergency services, and thanks the public for their patience during this incident.

 

 

 

 

PostHeaderIcon Three wildfires burning west of Williams Lake today

The fire danger rating west of the Fraser River has increased to moderate with certain areas at high due to the warm, dry weather.

Yesterday, the smoke was sitting low in the valley near Sheep Creek Bridge caused by three wildfires currently burning west of Williams Lake.

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PostHeaderIcon WLFD blasts truck fire downtown this morning

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.

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

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.

(Photos by Krista Mangan.)

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PostHeaderIcon Momument unveiling at Nenqayni Wellness Centre

The 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

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

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 Williams Lake Fire Department controlled burn in Boitanio Park

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 Gentles back in court to face seven Criminal Code charges

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

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.

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