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Ashcroft mayor Barbara Roden (front row, second from r) has been acclaimed as vice-chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Area ‘O’ director Ken Gillis (front row, second from l) was re-elected as chair for a fourth term. (Photo credit: TNRD)

Ashcroft mayor acclaimed as regional district vice-chair

Barbara Roden will serve as TNRD vice-chair for one-year term

Ashcroft mayor Barbara Roden (front row, second from r) has been acclaimed as vice-chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Area ‘O’ director Ken Gillis (front row, second from l) was re-elected as chair for a fourth term. (Photo credit: TNRD)
The Ashcroft RCMP detachment will be adding one new corporal position to the general duty staffing. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

New corporal position added to Ashcroft RCMP detachment

Detachment will now have six general duty members and three traffic officers

The Ashcroft RCMP detachment will be adding one new corporal position to the general duty staffing. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
The 100 Mile District General Hospital has taken two in-patients from Merritt. (File photo)

Merritt patients, long-term care residents transferred to 100 Mile, Williams Lake

Interior Health moved five in-patients and 45 long-term care residents to Cariboo Monday

The 100 Mile District General Hospital has taken two in-patients from Merritt. (File photo)
Cache Creek resident Melva Saunders has published her first children’s book. (Kelly Sinoski photo - Black Press Media)

Cache Creek woman writes children’s book

The Lonely Donkey finds a smile is all you need

Cache Creek resident Melva Saunders has published her first children’s book. (Kelly Sinoski photo - Black Press Media)
Retardant being sprayed in area of Tremont Creek wildfire near Ashcroft, July 2021. Photo credit: BCWS

TNRD spends more than $5.2 million on wildfires

Regional district’s Emergency Operations Centre was open for 9,600 hours during the wildfires

Retardant being sprayed in area of Tremont Creek wildfire near Ashcroft, July 2021. Photo credit: BCWS
Karen Warren is excited to see recycling taking off at the Bonaparte Indian Reserve. (Kelly Sinoski photo- Black Press Media)

Recycling takes shape at Bonaparte Band

More than half the homes are already sorting their cans and bottles

Karen Warren is excited to see recycling taking off at the Bonaparte Indian Reserve. (Kelly Sinoski photo- Black Press Media)
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More than 1,000 Interior Health workers unvaccinated

Employees had been placed on leave for two weeks but now face termination if they don’t comply

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Around 30 members of the public demonstrated by the side of Highway 97 Tuesday, including Mart Blazina, to stand in solidarity with healthcare workers saying no to mandatory vaccines. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

More than 1,000 Interior Health workers unvaccinated

Employees had been placed on leave for two weeks but now face termination if they don’t comply

Around 30 members of the public demonstrated by the side of Highway 97 Tuesday, including Mart Blazina, to stand in solidarity with healthcare workers saying no to mandatory vaccines. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
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TNRD considers vaccine mandate for staff, volunteers

Directors question whether they would also be included in the proposed mandate

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Brian and Veronica Jones were at home in 70 Mile House when a wheel flew off the highway, smashing their dining room window and hurtling through the house. (Photo credit: Kelly Sinoski/100 Mile Free Press)

Highway speed through 70 Mile to be reviewed after tire smashes into home

Ministry of Transportation to review 100 km/h limit to see if it remains appropriate

Brian and Veronica Jones were at home in 70 Mile House when a wheel flew off the highway, smashing their dining room window and hurtling through the house. (Photo credit: Kelly Sinoski/100 Mile Free Press)
The Clinton Fire Department is seeking more volunteer members. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Village safety a priority for Clinton firefighters this summer

Clinton Volunteer Fire Department offered assistance fighting wildfires but stayed close to home

The Clinton Fire Department is seeking more volunteer members. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Fog advisory in effect for Highway 97. (DriveBC)

Fog advisory in effect for Highway 97

Drivers warned of limited visibility from Clinton to 100 Mile House

Fog advisory in effect for Highway 97. (DriveBC)
Brian and Veronica Jones were at home in 70 Mile House when a wheel flew off the highway, smashing their dining room and hurtling through the house. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).

‘Flukey’ tire smashes into 70 Mile home

Residents call for slower speeds on Highway 97

Brian and Veronica Jones were at home in 70 Mile House when a wheel flew off the highway, smashing their dining room and hurtling through the house. (Kelly Sinoski photo - 100 Mile Free Press).
House for sale, stock image

Realtor disciplined for misconduct in Clinton property case

Ross Chonn loses licence for five years and must pay fines totalling nearly $75,000

House for sale, stock image
Frank Caputo of the federal Conservative Party. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Update: Conservatives maintain hold on Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

Candidate Frank Caputo ahead of NDP by more than 9,000 votes to succeed Cathy McLeod

Frank Caputo of the federal Conservative Party. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Steve Law is the manager of the Clinton and District Community Forest. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

New seedlings at risk in Community Forest

The drought and this summer’s heat dome has damaged many of the young trees

Steve Law is the manager of the Clinton and District Community Forest. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The 100 Mile House in 1868. (Courtesy of Library, RBSC. Uno Langman family collection of BC photographs/Wagon Road North)

More tales from Wagon Road North: The Saga of the Cariboo Gold Rush

Revised edition provides vivid picture of life on the goldrush trail

The 100 Mile House in 1868. (Courtesy of Library, RBSC. Uno Langman family collection of BC photographs/Wagon Road North)
100 Mile RCMP cruiser. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Police recover stolen pickup, cargo trailer in Lac La Hache

Truck was stolen in Ashcroft while the cargo trailer was taken from Clinton

100 Mile RCMP cruiser. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
While signs were largely absent from the march, several protesters waved flags during the Fight4Freedom protest in 10 Mile House Tuesday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Kamloops-Thompson Cariboo candidates back healthcare workers

Liberal and NDP candidates issue statements following protest outside Kamloops hospital

While signs were largely absent from the march, several protesters waved flags during the Fight4Freedom protest in 10 Mile House Tuesday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
One of Linda Madden’s artworks on display at the Free Spirit Art Gallery in Clinton. (Photo credit: Maegan Elliott)

Free Spirit Art Gallery in Clinton features local artwork

Local artists find a home at new gallery

One of Linda Madden’s artworks on display at the Free Spirit Art Gallery in Clinton. (Photo credit: Maegan Elliott)