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Update: Williams Lake woman last seen in Coquitlam located
Arlene Johnson, 64, was attending a program in the Lower Mainland
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Overdose alert extended for Williams Lake
An alert has been extended as increase rate of accidental overdoses and even fatalities continues
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VIDEO: Homeless Cariboo woman's memorial sparks community empathy
An event on May 31, 2025, drew a crowd to downtown Williams Lake to honour Cheryl Folden, who died on January 8, 2024, and other people facing homelessness and addiction.
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Wind phone in Sugarcane Cemetery to connect with the loved and lost
'Let the wind carry your words to those you have loved and lost'
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Mixed narrative found in review of Cariboo Chilcotin School District
District says it recommendations as a mandate while concerned members of the community feel
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Williams Lake to receive additional RCMP supports
City expect to hear from their chief administrative officer on how the RCMP will measure the impacts of the additional resources at a subsequent meeting
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'We need to stop hurting kids': sister of homeless woman speaks out
The installation of a bench in Herb Gardner Park on May 31 draws a crowd, despite the rain
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Williams Lake to discuss declaring state of local emergency at June 3 meeting
Staff will present a report on the possible declaration of a state of local emergency in the city
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Fire hall open house connects first responders with community
Community members learned about available services as well as opportunities for volunteering
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100 Mile House man appears in Williams Lake court on murder charge
James Perkins appeared via video in relation to one charge of murder in relation to a 2021 shooting death
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