Attacked Green Lake man kills bear with stick

By Carole Rooney Free Press staff Walking softly in bear territory may not be a good idea, but carrying a big stick certainly is -- when you're as brave as Jim West, that is. West was out walking alone with his dogs in the forest behind the gymkhana grounds near Green Lake... more  

Fencing coach bringing sport to the South Cariboo

Fencing has established a post in the South Cariboo. The martial art of fencing, that is. Glen Burrill, who runs the Scout Island Fencing Club in Williams Lake and another one in Likely, has started a satellite club at 108 Mile.... more

• 100 Mile Hockey club back in action
• It’s not about the goals
• Last men’s night brings out the winners

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Local farmers market their final harvest

After harvesting the fruits of their labour, the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market (SCFM) in 100 Mile House will wrap up their season on Oct. 10. The market’s dedicated vendors and customers are always appreciated by the SCFM Society and president... more

• Good business news
• More woodlots
• Do-not-call list ‘useless’

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Spooks on the loose

File photos On this year’s Halloween night, ghosts and goblins that haunt Halloweentown are in for a creepy treat. The second annual Halloween party at the South Cariboo Recreation (SCR) Centre is bound to be a spooky success after the huge turnout... more

• BC profiled in visually stunning way
• Afternoon of glitz and glamour
• Respected musician to lead choral workshop

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Canimites should be on Douglas beetle patrol

PETER HART 250-397-2645 hartshepet@telus.net Hello, Canimites. It’s a golden time in lake country. In the night sky above, early in the morning, Orion the hunter slips in from the East, followed by Canis Major, his great dog, with its most brilliant of stars,... more

• Don’t be a turkey
• Cookies bring smiles to community care
• Comfort quilts on display

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Wright heritage house stirs up memories

Sometimes it’s the things we do as a result of progress that end up bringing awareness back to the good old days. Such was the case with the Wright heritage house at 127 Mile, moved recently to allow for highway... more

• Burning off energy …
• Derby society plans for next year
• Depression screening planned

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