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Students and elders travel to Gustafsen Lake to practice net fishing
For generations, members of the Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation (TFN) have come to (BLAKN) to fish and camp.
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Phyllis Webstad shares story at historical conference in Williams Lake
The founder of the Orange Shirt Society spoke of the "apocalypse of the last 150 years" and of ongoing residential school denialism
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UPDATE: 100 Mile Fire Rescue extinguishes suspected arson fire
100 Mile Fire Rescue responded to a small wildland fire on Monday, May 5, 2025
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UPDATE: Fire at Pioneer Log Homes log yard fully extinguished
Cariboo Regional District regional fire chief says cause of the fire is under investigation
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Survey on Barriere Library hours available until May 25
The library is currently closed on Sundays and Mondays, is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, and opens at 10:30 a.m. the rest of the week
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New Lytton Chinese History Museum rises from the ashes
Original museum was destroyed in the Lytton Creek fire in June 2021, but a new one has taken its place
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Update: Highway 97 reopens north of Williams Lake after vehicle incident
Highway is expected to reopen at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4
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District of Barriere imposes Category 2 and 3 fire ban
Campfires are still permitted
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New archaeology course based in Esk'et will include pithouse excavation
Enrolment for the six-week program is limited, register by sending an email at wladmissions@tru.ca or by calling 250-392-8000
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UPDATE: 556 hectare wildfire near Alexis Creek under control
Initial attack crews and a unit crew continue to remain on site and additional resources will be mobilized Saturday (May 3rd)
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