100 Mile House Free Press

The 100 Mile House Free Press is a local newspaper based in 100 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on delivering news about the community, including sports, business updates, job opportunities, and local events. The Free Press serves not only 100 Mile House but also the nearby areas in the South Cariboo region. It is released every Wednesday.

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Newly formed Guardian of the Animals aims to help pay for pet health care

1 week ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

A trio of South Cariboo women have come together to form the Guardian of the Animals this spring. Made up of Gisele Poliseno, Maurene Adams and Elizabeth Christensen the group aims to help pet owners in need pay the cost to spay and neuter their cats and dogs. All three women are former volunteers with the BC SPCA and wanted to help meet a need in the community.
Pink Pony Cabaret to celebrate LGBTQ+ country musicians

1 week ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

The 100 Mile Pride Society is teaming up with a Clinton musician to organize the first Pink Pony Cabaret this summer. On Friday, June 13 at the Lone Butte Community Hall Saturn Zezza, the founder of the 100 Mile Pride Society, and Trixie of the Blue Wranglers will be hosting a country music concert featuring a lineup of queer and queer-friendly musicians. The two said they plan to create a fun and engaging event that could grow into a larger annual event.
ARENA DONATION

2 weeks ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

Home Community The 100 Mile Old Timers Hockey Association donated $10,000 to the Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena 100 Mile Old Timers Hockey Association president Sean Hunt presents a cheque for $10,000 to Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena manager Russ Neher on Thursday, April 3. The association is one of the area's most regular user groups with Russ remarking the arena would have been forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic without them.
100 Mile Fire Rescue preparing for prescribed burn in Exeter area

2 weeks ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

100 Mile Fire Rescue plans to conduct 19-hectare prescribed burn in the Exeter area this month. On Tuesday, April 8 the BC Wildfire Service announced they will be assisting 100 Mile Fire Rescue in completing the burn which is being done to help reduce wildfire threats in the area. In the release, they noted preparation work for the burn, including small-scale fire ignitions to create control lines, may begin as early as April 8.
Resilience and optimism, one woman's journey with cancer

2 weeks ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

For the last two years, Lea Smirfitt has been living with and fighting ovarian cancer. First diagnosed in 2023, Smirfitt has undergone several months of chemotherapy and surgery to remove the cancer. She remarked that she was stunned but not surprised by the diagnosis after experiencing symptoms for several months. She noted she got through it with a combination of positive thinking and the support of her friends and family. "Me being who I am I have to go at something positively.
District of 100 Mile House preparing legal action against Red Coach Inn

2 weeks ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

The District of 100 Mile House is threatening legal action if the owner of the Red Coach Inn does not make the building compliant with the district's fire code. Last week a notice was posted on the doors of the Red Coach Inn notifying them the property is in violation of Fire Services Bylaw No. 959, 2005 and the British Columbia Fire Code. They further noted the district had entered into a consent order with the owner, Westgates Resorts LTD, on Dec. 16, 2024, to address these issues.
Highway 24 closed both ways near Bridge Lake

2 weeks ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

The closure is due to a motor vehicle incident that occurred at the Bridge Lake Business Route A motor vehicle incident has closed Highway 24 in both directions near Bridge Lake. The incident occurred on Monday, April 7 in the afternoon at the Bridge Lake Business route around 36 kilometres east of Lone Butte. At this time a detour is not available. Drive B.C. said an assessment is ongoing and an update on the road will issued at 4 p.m. on MOnday.
Elementary school students treat park as their classroom

2 weeks ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

With spring in the air students at 100 Mile House Elementary are leaping back into their outdoor classrooms. Throughout the years but especially in the spring, teachers at the elementary school find ways to incorporate outdoor education into their learning. Principal Crystal Dawn-Langton said outdoor education transforms learning into an exciting outdoor adventure. This is especially important among children in Kindergarten and Grade 1, Dawn Langton noted. "Mrs.
Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation swears in new councillors

2 weeks ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

The Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation (TFN) held a swearing-in ceremony for its new councillors on Thursday, March 6. Kaitlyn Dixon, the TFN's communications coordinator, said that Kukpi7 Helen Henderson was joined by councillors Edward Dixon, Joseph Archie and Maryanne Archie in welcoming the newly elected Brent Dixon, Lesley Paul, and Braeden Emile to council. She noted that the TFN is excited to see what happens in the coming years with these strong men and women in leadership roles.
Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Auxiliary Spring Raffle returns

2 weeks ago | 100milefreepress.net | Patrick Davies

Spring is here and with it comes the Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Auxiliary Spring Raffle. This year the auxiliary has chosen to increase the number of tickets available from 1,200 up to 1,500. Auxiliary member Carol Lenton said they're doing this because they sold out last year. "We're hoping to sell out again this year. Tickets are $20 a book for 10 tickets or if you just wish to buy one you can buy one for two dollars," Lenton said.