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100 Mile House RCMP responded to 167 calls for service, some highlights are below. 

On August 17, at approximately 8:50pm, 100 Mile House RCMP stopped a speeding vehicle near Canim Lake. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of liquor. The driver was detained and failed to provide a breath sample when requested by the officer. The male also failed to produce a drivers licence and had no insurance. The male was released with several Motor Vehicle Act violation tickets and charges of impaired driving as well as refusal to provide a breath sample are being recommended to Crown against the local area resident. 

The World Cup may be over, but soccer continues to thrive for the 100 Mile House and District Soccer Association thanks to $32,400 in gaming grants from the Province of B.C. 

“Soccer, or football as it’s known in other parts, continues to be the world’s game because it’s fun, simple to learn and great exercise,” says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. “Funding for organizations like the Soccer Association is a priority for our government, because sports teach our youth about teamwork and healthy lifestyles.” 

Amber alert issued - Daniel Sturm taken by father

Chilliwack BC: At approximately 12:55pm the Chilliwack RCMP were advised of a child abduction that had just occurred in the 46200 block of second Avenue in Chilliwack BC.

(Photo: Daniel Strum, BC RCMP handout)

Approximately 100 homeless youth are expected to continue to benefit from an improved emergency shelter facility in Kamloops. Ms. Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

"Our government is giving a hand-up to Canadians with housing needs, and is helping those seeking to break free from the cycle of homelessness and poverty," said Ms. McLeod. "We are pleased to support Interior Community Services in its efforts to provide a safe and healthy living environment where homeless youth can get the support they need."

Ainsworth Lumber Company Ltd.  announced on Friday that it has reached a new four year labour agreement with unionized workers at its mill in 100 Mile House, British Columbia. Members of the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers Union of Canada (PPWC), Local 9, ratified the agreement today. The previous contract expired June 30th 2009.

The new labour agreement, which involves 125 employees at the 100 Mile House mill, was reached without any work stoppage or production disruption.

With the ratification of this agreement, the company now has new multi-year contracts in place with workers at all of its unionized facilities.  //Marketwire

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 92 complaints and calls for service this past week. Some highlights are below.

On August 10, at around 12:30pm 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a pedestrian-versus-vehicle collision on Highway 97 at Alpine Avenue. Police investigated and it was learned that a Highways worker had been hit by a vehicle and was taken to hospital. The worker had been conducting traffic when he was struck by a silver and gold Toyota pick-up travelling at about 30 kms/hour. The worker sustained only minor injuries. No license plate was ever obtained. Police continue to investigate the incident.