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A 4,716.47-hectare fire burning 1.3 kilometres north of Elkin Creek has prompted two evacuation alerts. The fire is posing a potential danger to life and health in the Scum Lake Area and could block Taseko Lake Rd., prompting an alert for Xeni Gwet'in as well.
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Evacuation alerts issued due to Chilcotin fire north of Elkin Creek
The Scum Lake Area and Xeni-Taseko areas are affected by alerts issued Saturday night
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September 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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The Bosk Lake fire continues to burn out of control but has no grown from its 404 hectares. Across the Cariboo, 26 wildfires are active and thirteen are out of control.

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Bosk Lake evacuation alert lifted, 26 wildfires active in Cariboo
The Bosk Lake fire continues to burn out of control but has no grown from its 404 hectares
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September 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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“I think there’s something wrong with this card,” Moulton said to her husband whom she bought a lottery ticket for in August, grabbing one for herself at the same time. “My dear, you just won,” he said.

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'Stupefied': Williams Lake woman wins lottery, takes home $100K
Helen Moulton had to check her ticket about nine times
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September 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Stephanie Huska says an upcoming workshop in Williams Lake opens the door to conversations around natural resource management which have not historically been explored in western worldviews.

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Workshop in Williams Lake meets forestry approaches in the middle
The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20
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September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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'A little bit prehistoric' looking, Travis the common snapping turtle, found in an alley in Williams Lake, has found a home with Urban Safari Rescue Society in Surrey.
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Snapping turtle released in Williams Lake finds a new home
Snapping turtles are invasive in B.C. and could harm native wildlife if established
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September 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Heidi Schaer shot 72 arrows at 50 metres and earned a score of 638/720. She also shot a score of 366/432 for the Field event, winning her the silver medal for that event.
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Young Williams Lake archer wins silver in Armstrong
Heidi Schaer, a 15-year-old archer from Williams Lake won silver at an event in late August
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September 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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The Reconciliation Park project by Williams Lake First Nation is meant to honour the legacy of Canada's Residential School system and WLFN's Supreme Court village claim related to the displacement of the entire nation from its village in the 1800s.
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Reconciliation Park construction underway in Williams Lake
A new downtown park will help to memorialize both the displacement of the Williams Lake First Nation's original community and the legacy of Residential Schools
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September 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Howdy Cafe in Williams Lake had its grand opening on Sept. 2. The new restaurant serves halal food for everyone.
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Howdy Cafe opens in Williams Lake, offering halal food
A grand opening took place on Sept. 2 with food sampling for those in attendance
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September 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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An online survey is out until Sept. 23 for people to give input on the Williams Lake draft Official Community Plan. Feedback can also be shared at an open house at City Hall Sept. 11, at the Farmers' Market Sept. 19 and at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Sept. 25.
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Williams Lake looking for feedback on new draft community plan
There are a number of opportunities for the public to give input into an updated official community plan and zoning bylaws for Williams Lake
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September 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Seamus Zirnhelt won with a time of two hours, two minutes and 27 seconds and the Painted Turtles won the pledge collection competition with the most funds raised.

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Gavin Lake Try-a-thlon a win for Cariboo camp
The Gain Lake Forestry Education Centre hosted their outdoor recreation event the Try-a-thlon on Sept. 6
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September 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Cooler and more seasonal conditions are in place around the Cariboo, with sporadic bursts of rain helping clear the smoke from the air. But dozens of BCWS members remain deployed on several large wildfires expected to grow beyond their current boundaries.

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13 wildfires remain out of control in Cariboo Fire Centre
The largest wildfires are concentrated in the north-west portion of the Cariboo Fire Centre
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September 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Despite some localized shower activity on Sunday, Sept. 7, air quality has worsened in some areas, with smoke settling heavily into the Williams Lake area on Sept. 8.
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B.C. still under blanket of wildfire smoke, air quality advisory
Wildfires in the Chilcotin, Cariboo, Coastal, Kamloops and Southeast fire centres continue to cover the province in smoke.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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242 evacuees from the Chilcotin have registered with the emergency support services (ESS) in Williams Lake as of Sept. 8.
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Williams Lake out of space as wildfire evacuations continue
After more evacuation orders came down over the weekend, with a new order in place for parts of the Tatla Lake area and a new alert, evacuees are being sent to Kamloops, Prince George for accommodatio...
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September 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Twenty-nine wildfires are burning and 11 evacuation alerts or orders are active across the Cariboo as of 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 2025.
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15 wildfires remain out of control in B.C.'s Cariboo
Twenty-nine wildfires are burning and 11 evacuation alerts or orders are active across the Cariboo as of 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 2025.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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RCMP have evacuated the Williams Lake Law Courts due to an unknown incident Thursday, Aug. 21. Traffic on Borland St is restricted between Seventh and Fourth avenues.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Police incident evacuates Williams Lake Law Courts. Similar situation is unfolding in Prince George at the courthouse due to potential bomb threat.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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67th Annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale - Saturday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2025, Beef weight class #3.
August 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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#CAFC #BCWildfireService #CaribooChilcotin
Cariboo Fire Centre receives 1,245 lightning strikes July 30
"We are prepared to respond to new wildfires and are appropriately resourced for increased wildfire activity as a result of the lightning," said wildfire information officer Madison Dahl.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Williams Lake city councillor makes good on promise to lend a hand #williamslake #homelessshelter #gardening
Williams Lake city councillor makes good on promise to lend a hand
Coun. Joan Flaspohler helped out Roots on First as the shelter puts the finishing touches on a new facility
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July 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Business owner losing trust in Williams Lake after building fire #fire #williamslake #business #demolition
Business owner losing trust in Williams Lake after building fire
Station 99 was a devastating loss for Karen Anderson who is hesitant to bring business back to Williams Lake
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July 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Williams Lake cyclist cautions fellow road users after serious crash #williamslake #cycling #safepassinglaw #crash
Williams Lake cyclist cautions fellow road users after serious crash
After a close-pass and crash sent her to the hospital, a cyclist is urging drivers and others to be cautious of fellow road users
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July 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Back in the Saddle -40 years later! Saddle returned to Riske Creek cowboy after decades #williamslake #cowboy #riskecreek
Saddle returned to Riske Creek cowboy 40 years later
Fort St. John musician Kevin Busche surprised Jack Palmantier with the saddle during an Ol' Cowboy Gathering in Williams Lake
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July 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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New low-barrier shelter Roots on First opens in Williams Lake #williamslake #homeless #homelessshelter #housing
New low-barrier shelter Roots on First opens in Williams Lake
The shelter on First Avenue is a low-barrier emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness
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July 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Williams Lake RCMP respond to mental health incident July 3 #rcmp #mentalhealth #williamslake #mentalhealthcrisis #britishcolumbia
Williams Lake RCMP respond to mental health incident July 3
A portion of the street was contained while officers worked on safely resolving things, said Staff Sgt. Brad McKinnon
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July 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Kayaker's body recovered from Clearwater Lake, B.C. #drowning #kayaker #Clearwater #britishcolumbia
Kayaker's body recovered from Clearwater Lake, B.C.
The HEART Inc. team from Morris, Manitoba located Peter Gerbrandt's body 131 metres below the surface on June 30, 2025
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July 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM