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The Fraser Institute released its controversial elementary school rankings based on the province’s 2009/10 Foundation Skills Assessment tests Monday.

Rancher John Moon called on the Cariboo’s two MLAs Friday to push for an inquiry into last year’s wildfires — specifically wildfire management and financial compensation for affected ranchers.

The Williams Lake RCMP are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle who fled police Saturday.

Joe Alphonse has been re-elected as chief of the Tl’etinqox (Anaham) First Nation.

B.C. Hydro has rejected a proposal by the Tsilhqot’in National Government and Run of River Power to build a 34-megawatt power-generation facility 75 km west of Williams Lake.

Cariboo Regional District town hall meetings continue next week so the public can provide input on the CRD’s proposed 2011 budget and five-year capital plan. The remaining meetings are scheduled as follows:

Joe Alphonse has been re-elected as chief of the Tl'etinqox (Anaham) community.

The Foundation Skills Assessment tests are opposed by educators and teacher organizations because they don’t do the job they were designed to do, says Joan Erb, Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers’ Association president.

The City of Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District are conducting a survey to gather public feedback on recreation needs and issues in the Central Cariboo.