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

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.

Family members of women missing or murdered along the Highway of Tears called on Missing Women Commission of Inquiry commissioner Wally Oppal for a separate inquiry.

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.

A Community Connections grant of $30,000 has been awarded to School District 27. The grant was announced Jan. 17 by the Local Government Program Services.

Earth Day Canada is looking to award scholarships, awards and grants to students, individuals, community groups and small businesses across the country. Their recognition and reward programs work to recognize some of Canada’s lesser-known environmental leaders.

Bright, colourful, hand-made aprons will help children and adults recognize the volunteers helping out during Family Fest Sunday, Feb. 13.