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Cindy Faulkner uses little red wriggler worms to break down her organic kitchen waste into fertilizer she uses in her garden. Faulkner was at Seedy Saturday last weekend promoting worm composting. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Making ‘black gold’ with worms and kitchen scraps in the Cariboo

At Seedy Saturday Cindy Faulkner sand the praises of worms in gardening

Cindy Faulkner uses little red wriggler worms to break down her organic kitchen waste into fertilizer she uses in her garden. Faulkner was at Seedy Saturday last weekend promoting worm composting. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A cougar was euthanized near Lac La Hache Saturday after killing a dog. (File photo)

Cougar euthanized after taking dog from porch at Lac La Hache

B.C. conservation officers responded to the report

A cougar was euthanized near Lac La Hache Saturday after killing a dog. (File photo)
Sailor First Class William Henderson, of the Royal Canadian Navy, prepares to dive under the ice of Sheridan Lake with a member of the Royal New Zealand Royal Navy last week. The navy ran a five-day exercise with members of the United States Navy, NZRN, the Royal Navy and the Netherlands Royal Navy. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Navy holds ice diving operation on Sheridan Lake

Divers included members of the United States, New Zealand, Netherlands and UK navies

Sailor First Class William Henderson, of the Royal Canadian Navy, prepares to dive under the ice of Sheridan Lake with a member of the Royal New Zealand Royal Navy last week. The navy ran a five-day exercise with members of the United States Navy, NZRN, the Royal Navy and the Netherlands Royal Navy. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The semi-truck involved in a fatal accident on Highway 5. (Skilled Truckers Canada photo)

One dead, another in hospital following Highway 5 collision

Crash occurred around noon between Clough Road and Agate Bay Road, south of Barriere

The semi-truck involved in a fatal accident on Highway 5. (Skilled Truckers Canada photo)
The Avalanche Canada Map for the Cariboo on Thursday, Feb. 2. (Photo submitted)

With avalanche risk high, be safe in the backcountry

Search and rescue warns people to make smart choices

The Avalanche Canada Map for the Cariboo on Thursday, Feb. 2. (Photo submitted)
Scruffy, a red fox with black legs, has become Moosehaven Resort’s unofficial mascot. (Photo submitted)

South Cariboo’s Moosehaven Resort has foxy mascot

Scruffy the fox has been a regular visitor to the resort for the past 12 years

Scruffy, a red fox with black legs, has become Moosehaven Resort’s unofficial mascot. (Photo submitted)
RCMP vehicle. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Sheridan Lake woman charged with manslaughter in suspicious death

Merilee Hudson charged in connection with the incident, which occurred in August 2021

RCMP vehicle. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Kaitlin Todd has spent the last three years learning how to be a tattoo artist from 100 Mile Tattoo’s Andrew Schmah. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Tattoo apprentice makes her mark in 100 Mile

“It’s a very interesting industry to be in,” says artist Kaitlin Todd

Kaitlin Todd has spent the last three years learning how to be a tattoo artist from 100 Mile Tattoo’s Andrew Schmah. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Work in progress concepts for the Ranger Reference Guide and the Cleric Reference Guide, written by John Brown and illustrated by Elisha Campbell. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile gamers create role-playing action board game

John Brown and Elisha Campbell have pooled their talents to design and develop the game

Work in progress concepts for the Ranger Reference Guide and the Cleric Reference Guide, written by John Brown and illustrated by Elisha Campbell. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A sharp-tailed grouse roosts near 100 Mile House last weekend. (Susan Gower photo)

Variety of birds spotted in Christmas bird count

Cold weather didn’t hinder the 100 Mile Christmas Bird Count. Some 1,713…

A sharp-tailed grouse roosts near 100 Mile House last weekend. (Susan Gower photo)
Mark and Dianne Boutilier have gained the District of 100 Mile House’s support in bringing the B.C. Drag It Challenge to 100 Mile House this summer. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile House to host drag race at local airport

The District of 100 Mile House has lent support to the organizers of the B.C. Drag It Challenge

Mark and Dianne Boutilier have gained the District of 100 Mile House’s support in bringing the B.C. Drag It Challenge to 100 Mile House this summer. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A semi-truck and vehicle collided on Highway 97 early Wednesday morning. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Highway 97 near 100 Mile House down to single-lane alternating traffic due to collision

A semi-truck and car collided just south of Ainsworth Road Wednesday morning

A semi-truck and vehicle collided on Highway 97 early Wednesday morning. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
A man was rescued from Sheridan Lake Sunday after falling into the frigid waters and being unable to get out. (Photo submitted)

Man rescued from Sheridan Lake after calling for help

The incident was caught on video by a GoPro

A man was rescued from Sheridan Lake Sunday after falling into the frigid waters and being unable to get out. (Photo submitted)
A sample of the materials Barb Brown used for her latest show at the Showcase Gallery, It’s Practice, Over and Over Again. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

PHOTOS: Canim Lake-based musicians immortalized in sketches

Barb Brown has captured several Canim Lake musicians on paper

A sample of the materials Barb Brown used for her latest show at the Showcase Gallery, It’s Practice, Over and Over Again. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
100 Mile RCMP cruiser. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Man arrested after armed confrontation in 108 Mile Ranch

Police confiscated several firearms in connection with the incident

  • May 26, 2022
100 Mile RCMP cruiser. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Chief Sheri Sellars of the Soda Creek Bank and Chief Helen Henderson of the Canim Lake Band attend the 2022 NStQ’s Citizen’s Assembly. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Secwepemc communities seek jurisdiction over children

Jurisdiction a key focus at the 2022 NStQ’s Citizen’s Assembly

  • May 26, 2022
Chief Sheri Sellars of the Soda Creek Bank and Chief Helen Henderson of the Canim Lake Band attend the 2022 NStQ’s Citizen’s Assembly. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
100 Mile Fire Rescue Members clean up the scene after putting out a fire that torched Wendell Smitheram’s van by the South Cariboo Visitor’s Centre on Monday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

‘Living out of a bag’: B.C. men homeless after van fire destroys worldly possessions

Woman arrested for allegedly lighting the van on fire in 100 Mile House

  • May 5, 2022
100 Mile Fire Rescue Members clean up the scene after putting out a fire that torched Wendell Smitheram’s van by the South Cariboo Visitor’s Centre on Monday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Two elderly residents of 212 Blackstock Road are facing eviction on April 1. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

‘They want my unit so now I’m out’: 100 Mile renters no exception to B.C.’s hot housing market

Lack of affordable housing and rental options a rising problem

  • Mar 31, 2022
Two elderly residents of 212 Blackstock Road are facing eviction on April 1. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Karl Lundsbye and Rowan Hermiston intend to lead the Peace Walk for Ukraine in 100 Mile House this Sunday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

100 Mile youth hold Peace Walk for Ukraine

Effort led by two South Cariboo pre-teens has raised $800 for Ukrainian Red Cross

Karl Lundsbye and Rowan Hermiston intend to lead the Peace Walk for Ukraine in 100 Mile House this Sunday. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
Laurence Doyle, left, cradles his newly born son Liam in his arms beside his eldest son Landon Doyle and his wife Joy. Liam was born at 100 Mile District General Hospital in a “fast and furious” birth earlier this month. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Baby Liam enters world in ‘fast, furious’ birth

Liam Doyle was expected to be born in Williams Lake but couldn’t wait

Laurence Doyle, left, cradles his newly born son Liam in his arms beside his eldest son Landon Doyle and his wife Joy. Liam was born at 100 Mile District General Hospital in a “fast and furious” birth earlier this month. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
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