Tag Archives: williams lake
Analysis of ground at former residential school site near Williams Lake begins today
A comprehensive analysis of the ground at the site of a building close to Williams Lake formerly known as St. Joseph's Mission Indian Residential School began today with a ceremony. Whitney Spearing, ...
Aug 30, 2021
Air Quality Statement For Cariboo North and South
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for both Cariboo North and Cariboo South mainly due to the ongoing wildfire situation in the province. The smoky skies bulletin was issued...
Jul 08, 2021 tuchodi / CC
Williams Lake Doctor Shortage
The Williams Lake city council is hoping to meet with the minister of health this fall to discuss the general area's shortage of doctors. Local government officials are able to request to have schedul...
Jul 06, 2021
Williams Lake RCMP seize drugs following investigation
A targeted investigation in Williams Lake has led to the seizure of drugs. The investigation was initiated in the winter of 2020 by the Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit. On May 13, a 44-year-old man, alon...
May 21, 2021
Williams Lake RCMP investigating weapons offence
On May 10, RCMP in Williams Lake were called to a tree plant camp at the 2200 Block of Beaver Lake Road near McLeese Lake. It was reported that a person at the camp had a firearm and was chasing anoth...
May 12, 2021
Avalanche at Eureka Peak claims a life
On Monday, March 29, South Cariboo Search and Rescue were notified of an avalanche on Eureka Peak where it was reported one person was dead, Williams Lake RCMP were notified shortly after. A 37-year-o...
Mar 31, 2021
City of Williams Lake handing out COVID-19 prep kits to local businesses
The City of Williams Lake is providing local businesses with COVID-19 preparation kits. The kits include hand sanitizer, masks, door signage, floor decals, and information for businesses requiring sup...
Dec 28, 2020
Williams Lake RCMP looking for witnesses following attempted armed robbery
Williams Lake RCMP continue to seek witnesses as an attempted armed robbery investigation continues. On December 21 at 8:20 AM, Williams Lake RCMP were called to the Scotia Bank ATM for a report of an...
Dec 22, 2020
Williams Lake RCMP looking for man following convenience store robbery
Williams Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help to identify a man who allegedly robbed the same convenience store twice within three hours. On December 13, at 4:39 a.m., the 7-Eleven Store at 300-...
Dec 18, 2020
Williams Lake RCMP apprehend suspect during high risk arrest
On Friday, December 11 RCMP responded to a report of a black Nissan Altima who fled from a Quesnel officer during a traffic stop. The suspect was located in a residential area in Williams Lake. Office...
Dec 14, 2020