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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.” 

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.

At 9:30am this morning, the 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a report of an ATV collision at the 63 kilometer mark of the 1500 Road, northeast of Lac La Hache.

The two young males, approximately 19 years old and believed to be residents of the Lower Mainland, were discovered approximately 10 feet from the north edge of the road.

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 120 complaints and calls for service. Some highlights are below. 

On August 2, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter to a building on the 108 Mile Resort Golf Course. Investigation revealed that one of the outbuildings had been entered and two golf carts had been stolen. These were subsequently recovered near the 108 Mile Lake. The investigation into this matter is continuing. 

On August 3, while making patrols in Centennial Park, 100 Mile House RCMP located a stolen blue 1986 Chevrolet pickup truck. The vehicle had been left abandoned  with the windows down. The truck had been stolen from the Penticton area. Anyone who may have seen the operator of this pickup around the date of August 3 is asked to call the 100 Mile House RCMP. 

On August 3, 100 Mile House Traffic Services conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle in the Safeway parking lot. The driver of the vehicle was believed to be a prohibited driver. A check of the driver's license confirmed that the driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was suspended under the Motor Vehicle Act. The driver was released on a Promise to Appear with a court date in October. The vehicle was impounded. 

On August 5, 100 Mile House RCMP stopped a vehicle as the driver was suspected of having consumed alcohol. The driver was tested with an approved screening device. The driver was detained and returned to the detachment. The driver's readings did not warrant criminal charges; however, he was issued a 90 day administrative driving prohibition and his vehicle was towed. The driver was also issued a ticket for driving contrary to the restrictions on his license. 

On August 7, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report of a male walking in public with a rifle. the male was located and the fireman was subsequently seized. Liquor was a factor in this incident. No charges have been forwarded  at this time as the investigation is continuing. 

On August 8, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a request from BC Ambulance  Service for assistance in recovering a male who had dove into the creek in the vicinity of the Windy Mountain Forest Service Road. The male had dove into the creek and struck his head. The male was complaining of back pain and numbness in his arm. The male was air-lifted to Kamloops Hospital. His condition is not known at this time. Liquor is believed to be a factor in this incident. 

There were 25 complaints received about people's driving over the past week. Members of the public are encouraged to slow down and be patient as the traffic volume for the summer is still at a high level.