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A partially constructed house in the Heron Ridge subdivision in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

No quick fix in sight for South Cariboo housing crisis

Slow development and high rental prices putting a squeeze on local residents

A partially constructed house in the Heron Ridge subdivision in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Beyond the Haunting is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey and Leanne Sallenback. Their documentary, Haunted Gold Rush, won the Tourism BC Innovation award as part of the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality awards. (Photo submitted)

Haunted Gold Rush documentary scoops Tourism BC Innovation Award

Due to the success of the documentary the team is greenlit for 6 new episodes airing this year

Beyond the Haunting is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey and Leanne Sallenback. Their documentary, Haunted Gold Rush, won the Tourism BC Innovation award as part of the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality awards. (Photo submitted)
A section of the entranceway at Parkside Gallery collapsed after a driver hit one of the posts Sunday afternoon. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press).

Parkside Gallery in 100 Mile House closed after driver backs into entranceway post

Incident causes a section of the building’s overhang to collapse

A section of the entranceway at Parkside Gallery collapsed after a driver hit one of the posts Sunday afternoon. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press).
One of the Interlakes VFDs fire trucks which they received in 2019. (Diana Forster photo).

Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department chief resigns

Todd Schley quits effective Feb. 15 due to discontent at the hall

One of the Interlakes VFDs fire trucks which they received in 2019. (Diana Forster photo).
Karen Wright with her therapy dogs, Maya (l) and Sophie. Wright is hoping to get the word out and encourage more people to apply to the program. (Photo submitted)

Therapy dogs offer comfort across the Cariboo

St. John’s Ambulance is seeking more dog handlers in 100 Mile House

Karen Wright with her therapy dogs, Maya (l) and Sophie. Wright is hoping to get the word out and encourage more people to apply to the program. (Photo submitted)
The 9th Annual Interlakes Outhouse Races will be held at the Iron Horse Pub on Feb 19. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a breakfast buffet and the races start at 11 a.m. (File photo)

Outhouse Races return to the Iron Horse Pub in Lone Butte

The ninth annual Fishing Highway 24 Outhouse Races are on Sunday, Feb. 19

The 9th Annual Interlakes Outhouse Races will be held at the Iron Horse Pub on Feb 19. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a breakfast buffet and the races start at 11 a.m. (File photo)
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by astronomers using the wide-field survey camera at the Zwicky Transient Facility this year in early March. Since then the new long-period comet has brightened This fine telescopic image from December 19 does show the comet's brighter greenish coma, short broad dust tail, and long faint ion tail stretching across a 2.5 degree wide field-of-view. (Image credit and copyright - Dan Bartlett)

Rare ‘big fuzzy green ball’ comet visible now in Cariboo skies

This celestial event happens only once every 50,000 years

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by astronomers using the wide-field survey camera at the Zwicky Transient Facility this year in early March. Since then the new long-period comet has brightened This fine telescopic image from December 19 does show the comet's brighter greenish coma, short broad dust tail, and long faint ion tail stretching across a 2.5 degree wide field-of-view. (Image credit and copyright - Dan Bartlett)
First Nations artist, Daniel Raphael creates art that is rich in colour and seems to jump off the canvas. Some of his work can be seen at the Stemete7uw'i Friendship Centre, #4, 330 Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Cariboo artist finds spiritual healing through painting

Daniel Raphael is a residential school survivor who seeks to help others

First Nations artist, Daniel Raphael creates art that is rich in colour and seems to jump off the canvas. Some of his work can be seen at the Stemete7uw'i Friendship Centre, #4, 330 Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Teresa Wager and Nedeen Boon pose with the new sign for the 2023 South Cariboo Garlic Festival. They are the new organizers for the festival. (File submitted)

South Cariboo Garlic Festival set to be bigger and better

New organizers have taken over the annual event

Teresa Wager and Nedeen Boon pose with the new sign for the 2023 South Cariboo Garlic Festival. They are the new organizers for the festival. (File submitted)
One of the Interlakes VFDs fire trucks which they received in 2019. (Diana Forster photo).

CRD to assess Interlakes fire hall issues around training assessments

An independent assessor has been brought in to mediate the training dispute

One of the Interlakes VFDs fire trucks which they received in 2019. (Diana Forster photo).
Savannah Bissat plays goal for the U13 Rep team and the 100 Mile Royals girls’ team. (Photo submitted)

100 Mile goalie, 11, devoted to the game

Savannah Bissat has found a love for tending goal

Savannah Bissat plays goal for the U13 Rep team and the 100 Mile Royals girls’ team. (Photo submitted)
Some South Cariboo homeowners are facing higher-than-anticipated increases in their assessments. (File photo)

Single family homes in Clearwater, Barriere increase in assessed value

The latest BC Assessment figures are out for July 1, 2022

Some South Cariboo homeowners are facing higher-than-anticipated increases in their assessments. (File photo)
Free Press reporter Fiona Grisswell found it was harder to get back into cross-country skiing than she expected. But she can’t wait to get back out and conquer the 100 Mile Nordic trails at 99 Mile. (Kelly Sinoski photo- 100 Mile Free Press)

Falling in love with cross-country skiing in the South Cariboo

Free Press reporter Fiona Grisswell returns to skiing after four decades

Free Press reporter Fiona Grisswell found it was harder to get back into cross-country skiing than she expected. But she can’t wait to get back out and conquer the 100 Mile Nordic trails at 99 Mile. (Kelly Sinoski photo- 100 Mile Free Press)
Some South Cariboo homeowners are facing higher-than-anticipated increases in their assessments. (File photo)

100 Mile House, Clinton homeowners consider appealing high property assessments

Some assessments up significantly from last year in South Cariboo

Some South Cariboo homeowners are facing higher-than-anticipated increases in their assessments. (File photo)
Matt Pistell holds the owl that flew into his windshield when he heading home to 100 Mile House from hockey in Lac la Hache. (Photo credit Murray Zelt)

Owl named Lucky by rescuers on the mend after colliding with vehicle near 100 Mile House

Great Horned Owl recovering at Lower Mainland rehab centre

Matt Pistell holds the owl that flew into his windshield when he heading home to 100 Mile House from hockey in Lac la Hache. (Photo credit Murray Zelt)
Michael Busch lost his home in a fire on Monday Dec. 19 while trying to stay warm. (Photo submitted)

Fire destroys home in Lone Butte

GoFundMe set up to support Micheal Busch who lost everything in the fire

Michael Busch lost his home in a fire on Monday Dec. 19 while trying to stay warm. (Photo submitted)
One of the Interlakes VFDs fire trucks which they received in 2019. (Diana Forster photo).

Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department first responder program suspended

The Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department may be forced to follow suit

One of the Interlakes VFDs fire trucks which they received in 2019. (Diana Forster photo).
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the South Cariboo. (file photo)

Snowfall warning issued for South Cariboo

15 to 25 cm snow expected today through Monday

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the South Cariboo. (file photo)
A close-up view of one of the firearms showing a bullet in the chamber. (CO Joel Kline photo)

Lower Mainland man fined $2,500 for hunting out of season

Man charged under BC Wildlife Act and Firearms Act for hunting out of season this June

A close-up view of one of the firearms showing a bullet in the chamber. (CO Joel Kline photo)
Lone Butte Fire Department and 100 Mile House Fire Rescue responded to a fire in Lone Butte Wednesday afternoon. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Shop gutted in afternoon fire in Lone Butte

A fire gutted a shop in Lone Butte along Little Fort Highway…

Lone Butte Fire Department and 100 Mile House Fire Rescue responded to a fire in Lone Butte Wednesday afternoon. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)