Celebration lights up community

The 100 Mile House 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Celebration was enjoyed by masses of people who arrived in great red waves to participate. “I had an amazing day. It worked out incredibly, incredibly well,” says organizer Heidi Read. “There were very few glitches.” Everyone had a really great celebration, Read says, adding she... more

Harper heads for B.C. legislature

VICTORIA – Before the B.C. legislature joins the House of Commons in an Olympic recess until March, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will address the chamber on Thursday. It's the first-ever speech by a sitting prime minister in the B.C. legislature, as... more

• Vander Zalm-led petition to drive out HST gets green light
• Town-hall meeting attracts 25 residents
• Tax increase inevitable for 100 Mile House taxpayers

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Wrestlers grapple for medals at Smackdown

The Williams Lake Wrestling Club rolled out the welcome mats for 207 young athletes on Jan. 30 for the 11th Annual Smackdown Elementary Wrestling Tournament. It’s billed as the largest elementary school tourney in British Columbia and it attracted competitors... more

• Men’s bonspiel reunites South Cariboo families
• South Cariboo Nordics rank high in BC Cup racing
• Tournament trail busy for 100 Mile novice team

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Fresh face, new name for Parkside

People may have noticed that the “Open” sign at Parkside Centre for Arts and Culture hasn’t been lit since Christmas. Like a spring bulb, the art gallery quietly shut down for the winter, conserving its energy and that of its... more

• Multi-band concert to raise funds for Haiti

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Torchbearers cheered by crowd

Around 700 people turned out to greet the torchbearers running through Lone Butte on Jan. 28. All of the Torch Relay volunteers did an excellent job. The community hall was overflowing with people for the free lunch, volunteers had to run to... more

• 100 Mile welcomes Olympic Torch Relay
• Torch Relay great at the 108
• Logging show replaced by nature’s music show

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Special citizens keep Lindhout going

The word paycheque has taken on a whole new meaning for Bibs Lindhout, who runs the privately-owned local bowling alley as a volunteer. Lindhout will say that although he cannot trade his reward for tangible goods or put it in his... more

• German exchange fulfills dream

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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