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Matthew Porteous faces five charges related to the incident that saw a helicopter crash into Shuswap River near Mabel Lake, with the pilot's identity and whereabouts mysteriously unknown

4 days ago · Early Friday, Jan. 31, Cody Haines was clearing snow off the sidewalk in downtown Williams Lake. His was using a palette board and said he was surprised how well it worked. "I never thought a palette board would work but it's epic." Haines doesn't have a home or work right now and is living in a ...

Nov 14, 2024 · RCMP have provided some information on the police operation on Western Avenue which took place Nov. 13, 14. While the investigation is ongoing, Williams Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. Brad McKinnon said police "took all appropriate measures, based on the information received." "The situation has safely been resolved and there are no longer any concerns for public safety," McKinnon said. The residence ...

Nov 13, 2024 · Update: A police operation at a Williams Lake residence is now complete and the area is being reopened. "I can confirm that there is no longer any concerns for public safety and we're appreciative of the public's support and patience during the process," Staff Sgt. Brad McKinnon told the Tribune. Carson Drive is now open to traffic. Update: As of 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 13, an RCMP tactical vehicle ...

Mar 25, 2024 · The city of Williams Lake hosted their budget information session on March 14 at the Gibraltar Room. City staff and elected officials were at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex on the Thursday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. to meet with the public on their five-year financial plan and current budget. The city’s 2024 budget allocates a total of $29.796 million. The information session included ...

Sep 4, 2024 · Williams Lake city council talks risks to their budget and getting public engagement on balancing both budget and services

Aug 6, 2024 · The Williams Lake River Valley remains closed to recreational use and clean up continues after the wildfire.

Nov 7, 2024 · A single vehicle rollover in the Horsefly Road area Wednesday evening, Nov. 6, landed one occupant in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

May 27, 2024 · The annual review of Williams Lake city council’s code of conduct sparked some debate at the committee of the whole (COW) meeting on May 21. The discussion of the code was moved into a committee of the whole meeting to allow for discussion after first coming up for review at a regular council meeting in April. Council voted in favour of adding a signatory page, for councillors to affirm ...