Heavy smoke that blanketed the Central Okanagan on Saturday has made it difficult. BC Prosecution Services has approved five charges against Kayla Stratton, 25, of Williams Lake, including theft and breach of probation. DriveBC is listing Highway 97 as closed, with no detour available. with over 30 people attending — staff, corporate, customers and Williams Lake representatives. Some of his most notable achievements was securing funding to build the original Band Office in 1974. Williams Lake Tribune; Quesnel Cariboo Observer; 100 Mile House Free Press; Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal;Interior Health (IH) is moving ahead with planning for an urgent and primary care centre in Williams Lake. Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium. , the Williams Lake RCMP were called to a motel on 7th Ave in the city where it was reported that a person had been stabbed multiple times. Whether you buy a house. Under Fire. We at The Williams Lake Tribune are proud to present to you, Williams Lake. A forest fire has come dangerously close to homes and a ranch around the community of Tl’etinqox (Anaham) near Alexis Creek, west of Williams Lake. 1 / 1 2022 mayoral candidate Surinderpal Rathor (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Advertisement. Drive with caution. Williams Lake Tribune, Williams Lake, British Columbia. Two people have died after a snowmobile crash on the outskirts of Williams Lake over the weekend. Interior Health Authority announced Wednesday, Dec. 17,786 likes · 3,961 talking about this. Editor and proprietor was the late E. moves a piece of equipment in just before the ground-breaking ceremony got underway. A wildfire is burning near Gibraltar Mine between Williams Lake and Quesnel. Williams Lake Tribune; Quesnel Cariboo Observer; 100 Mile House Free Press; Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal; Clearwater North Thompson Times; Barriere Star Journal. Highway 20 is closed in both directions Sunday, July 16 due to the Young Creek wildfire. in the program room of the library at 102-180 Third Avenue N. According to preliminary results, Rathor received 1,091 votes, followed by Jason Ryll with 898. A design builder has been selected for the renovation and expansion of Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake. Southern is now in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. in the 2500 block of West 63rd Street in. Oliver Bobrowski, 4, (left) and his brother Louis, 2, spent hours at the Boitanio Bike Park Wednesday, riding with great ease and skill. September 5, 1942 - January 31, 2023In Loving Memory ~ With great sadness, but also with great joy that his journey here on earth has come peacefully to anAfter being the City of Williams Lake’s director of municipal services for six years, Gary Muraca has been appointed the City’s chief administrative officer. BC Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee: William Robert Twan “Bronc”: Working Cowboy/Horseman. In loving memory ~. 17. An excavator builds bike trails at the 99 Mile in 2021. Haida Gwaii Observer. Searchers looked late into the night Thursday for Rushton, who was last seen wearing a red jacket and grey pants. 15 at a public information session in Williams Lake. Joan Flaspohler wants to see improvements for active transportation safety. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Williams Lake has appointed Gary Muraca as the new chief administrative officer (CAO), replacing outgoing CAO Milo MacDonald. Williams Lake Tribune reporter Monica Lamb-Yorski was on scene covering the rodeo at the time and said a child ran into the grandstands and shouted “there’s a shooter with a gun. BC Coroners Service says investigators are hoping to enter Lytton today. An evacuation alert has been issued for Big Stick area west of Williams Lake. The incident occurred at about 6 p. Thursday, Oct. While the exact date of the move to a single shift has not been determined for Williams Lake, Tolko said it expects the reduced shift will be permanent at Soda Creek, while the single-shift approach at Armstrong Lumber will be. com. Haylie Anne Shoults - Williams Lake Tribune. Now there’s a town that’s been around. 1 / 1 Kasey Jarvis, 2, and his mom Terris Billyboy ride during the opening ceremonies Sunday, April 16 at the Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo in Williams Lake. Weeks later, Chow’s blood sugar results were returning to their normal levels. Cariboo Regional District residents that have further questions can email landstability@cariboord. Williams Lake Tribune, November 2, 2023. Explore clippings of newspaper articles, obituaries, marriage announcements,. May 20, 1991 – November 22, 2021 In loving memory ~ Haylie was born to Dave & Gail Shoults. He became the sixth Canadian to win the award and first since Calgary’s Alex Singleton in 2017. Barriere Star Journal. 17. 009 hectares in size. The city’s proposed zoning amendment plan aimed at streamlining the process of adding accessory dwellings to properties, sometimes referred to as laneway houses made it through first and second reading at the March 21 council meeting. It’s one we all adore. Rick joined his beloved wife Bev (predeceased. , said Scott Lewis on Monday as the restaurant hosted an invite-only event for contractors and others who helped the restaurant happen. Find 66 houses for sale in Williams Lake, BC. Massive Canada, the company hoping to set up business in Williams Lake, will receive up to $10M in provincial funding. 22nd, 2023 The safety surrounding cyclists and pedestrians at Highway 20 was a topic of discussion at this weeks Williams Lake Council meeting. P. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Dallas Judd-Rekunyk, now 20, pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Dozens of homeless people are living in tents or makeshift shelters in Williams Lake, the city’s director of protective services confirmed. With great pride in our young, productive, positive, hard-working, talented high school students volunteering in all types of positions to raise funds for activities, I participated once again in a highlight of my year. Those who made the most laps in the least amount of time won. 12 council meeting. Ron is survived by his loving wife Hazel, daughter Traci (Darby) of Kelowna, sons Jack and Jeff (Tracy) of Prince George, grandchildren Jennor, Jordan, Connor, Liam, Jake, Elle, Bronson (best friend). 15, 2022 8:00 p. June 24, 1934 – August 13, 2023 In Loving Memory ~ With great sadness we announce the passing of our husband and father, Jim Beastall. The fire department, BC Emergency Health Services and RCMP are on scene at Oliver Street and Second Avenue in the city’s downtown. A shift in the wind caused the out-of-control wildfire located in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to grow quickly and cross Highway 20, noted the BC Wildfire Service. Share on Facebook. Real Estate. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Conley Pinette competes at the 2022 B. 7 acres of private property where the St. Gary Zorn - Williams Lake Tribune. com. On Thursday, (June 22) at 1:49 p. She always worked at excellence in everything she did, whether it was. 100 Mile House Free Press. The public is invited to learn more about work being done to lessen movement of two complex landslides in Williams Lake. The road was closed Sunday morning (April 30) between Newell Road and Lake Access 16 after it began to flood the previous evening. The city of Williams Lake has declared a state of local emergency at Terra Ridge, a housing development with 80 strata units owned predominately by seniors on the west side of the city. Apr. “The return of the lands near Blue Lake represents the continued co-operation between Xat’sull and the provincial and federal governments,” Kúkpi7 (Chief) Sheri Sellars noted in. READ MORE: Legion to host Remembrance Day services in Williams Lake Nov. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) T’exelc cultural co-ordinator David Archie opens the ground-breaking ceremony in a traditional way. Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal. Read more: Members of Williams Lake Fire Department knock down blaze at West Fraser mill. June 25, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Roy Leveridge (1999) and Pat McWilliam (2009). San Francisco Examiner. Monica Lamb-Yorski. To check on his levels, Chow was going to the doctor’s to get blood tests done every two weeks. Some of his most notable achievements was securing funding to build the original Band Office in 1974. Brad McKinnon confirmed Saturday morning that the BC RCMP Highway Patrol has conduct of the investigation and will release more information at a later time. The fire remains held at 360 hectares. Read more: Members of Williams Lake Fire Department knock down blaze at West Fraser mill. Jaxon Billyboy-Bowe was 19 years old and from Tl’etinqox First Nation. After being the City of Williams Lake’s director of municipal services for six years, Gary Muraca has been appointed the City’s chief administrative officer. Nov. 188 North First Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8 Bus: 250-392-2331 Fax: 250-392-7253 sherri@wltribune. April 26, 2022 In loving memory ~ A memorial gathering for Katherine (Kat) Cook will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 p. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) notes the fire was reported on Friday, Nov. 100 Mile House Free Press. That may be the closest Williams Lake has ever come to an official community. Williams Lake mayor Surinderpal Rathor checks out the display at the School District 27 open house Monday. 2% spike when compared to October of 2022. w_allen. Print. 13, 2023 11:00 a. 1943 - Williams Lake's peculiar holiday on January 2 nd, Wrestling Day, was first recognized by municipal bylaw and it was observed every year until 1986. m. Cariboo-area man dead after Highway 97 crash near 100 Mile House. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)UPDATE: 2:45 p. com and including his name in the subject line. Share on LinkedIn. Sep 12, 2023 5:00 AM Sep 12, 2023 8:37 AM. At issue are the implications of the city declaring a state of local emergency due to “potential land movement” at 500 Wotzke Drive, also known as Terra Ridge, along with the accompanying evacuation order of four units, and. “I worked with the most wonderful people on earth - our employees. It’s unknown if any structures have been lost in the Okanagan Centre area along Okanagan Lake. 147C 1 Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC, Canada 0. Expand. Oct. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Those curious about the details surrounding site development options for a proposed new Marie Sharpe Elementary School stopped by an informal open house in the lobby of Cariboo. City to put forward call for safety improvements along Highway 20 in Williams Lake. 10 and 11 in Prince George. Williams Lake & District Phone: 250-392-5025 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Toll Free: 1-877-967-5253 “THE VOICE OF BUSINESS” 1660 South Broadway 188 N. 301 Moved Permanently. Apt/Condo for Rent. 15, Flinton gave the Tribune a tour in the Ne Sextine-Flat Rock block in an area where more than 300 students visit each year to learn about forests, dubbed by Flinton as an outdoor classroom. (Williams Lake Tribune file photo) After working almost three decades as a surgeon at Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Williams Lake, Dr. Dean is the 11th fire chief to head up the department, and was honoured at the Williams Lake city council meeting by Mayor Surinderpal Rathor, the city’s. Your Local Real Estate Showcase for the Williams Lake area. Anyone with information about this vehicle is asked to contact the Williams Lake RCMP at 250-392-6211. Houses For Sale. , on Sunday, June 25th, 2023, at 94 years of age. Chow tested his blood sugar levels three times a day, continued to go to the hospital for his regular blood work, and sent each of the results to the doctor. Marvin was born on January 27, 1949, to Rita May Ashley and Vernon Russell Ashley in Williams Lake BC. Insp. Meta is blocking Canadian news. Nov 2, 2023 1:30 AM Read more >. Cobb told the Williams Lake Tribune he. 2023-10-30. Williams Lake Weather. The provincial River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for parts of the middle Fraser River area of the Cariboo. Flo is survived by her children Kathleen (Gary) Danshin of Williams Lake, B. Wendy’s Restaurant officially opened in Williams Lake on Tuesday, Oct. Rushton went missing from her Evergreen Street home on South Lakeside Drive just after 4 p. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Advertisement. We at The Williams Lake Tribune are proud to present to you, Williams Lake. Cody Fajardo, Shawn Lemon and Tyson Philpot are three champions who were easy to cheer for. m. Provincial Water Ski Cahampionships at Chimney Lake in. The tour left Williams Lake with a $4,000 donation. 1972 MGB’s mgb. Tribune. Shares. com Fax 250-392-7253 188 N. 17. Don’t miss out on reading the latest local, provincial and national news offered at the Williams Lake Tribune. He also had a career-best 44 tackles (three for a loss), three fumbles and a blocked punt. A politically independent community newspaper published Fridays by: Black Press Ltd. C. 14 to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, two-spirited and others was the first of many, the organizer hopes. Share by Email. Mat was an unbelievably kind, patient, and strong man. After being the City of Williams Lake’s director of municipal services for six years, Gary Muraca has been appointed the City’s chief administrative officer. m. The council considers complaints from the public. 1 Where Mosul is. Connor McDowell. It basically comes down to, she says, “Mo. ” Within seconds, the rodeo announcer told the crowd to safely evacuate into the infield and to remain calm. 1, 2022 5:30 p. The Canim Lake Band braced themselves for heartbreaking news of the 93 unmarked graves found at the St. C. WEEKEND. Share by Email. She was the baby of the family and so loved by her brothers and sisters. Black Press Media Oct 12, 2023 12:00 PM. Sign up for our free newsletter here. 30 were updated on ongoing efforts to monitor salmon in the Quesnel River watershed. Attendees of an open house by the Quesnel River Research Centre on Sept. ” Bob and Penny made Williams Lake their home for the past twenty-five years. Jul. m. com. premier David Eby is in Williams Lake Saturday, July 17, to announce the funding. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Williams Lake, British Columbia on facebook. Sep. 8, after she was caught allegedly breaking into several vehicles. “It was a rancher style home,” he said, adding it is. 0. 18 that attracted about 10 local livestock and forage producers. Andrew Bettles, 22, has called a meeting in hopes of form a park committee for the Fran Lee Trailer Court in Williams Lake. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Changes are coming to 9-1-1 services in B. N. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) 100 Mile House’s Christian Laas just wanted to raise a little awareness about the programs Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake campus offers. A9. November 11, 1939 – July 15, 2023 In Loving Memory ~ Longtime Bella Coola, BC resident, John ‘Maurice’ Tuck, age 83, passed away in Abbotsford, BC, on July 15, 2023. The post, which the mayor shared late Friday morning Oct. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Lots of news in January, local and otherwise. A shift in the wind caused the out-of-control wildfire located in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to grow quickly and cross Highway 20, noted the BC Wildfire Service. Bryan Reid Sr. The RDFFG provides 9-1-1 dispatch to the Cariboo Regional District (CRD), Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), Central Kootenay (RDCK) and Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS). Comments (0)June 23, 1954 – June 24, 2023 In Loving Memory ~ It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bob (Robert) Smith. 17 at 3:54 p. 1, 2024 to Dec. Emergency crews responded to a fatal collision at Highway 97 and Toop Road Monday night, Oct. In loving memory ~. The city issued an evacuation order for four units which were previously identified in an engineering report procured by the Terra Ridge strata. UPDATE: At 12:30 p. C. , volunteers from the WLCCSC will be on site so market goers and. 30. Witnesses say several first responders rushed to the scene from Williams Lake. C. m. m. The bike the officers recovered is a grey De Vinci Hucker hardtail men’s model with green pedals, black and gold shocks and a brown leather saddle. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are. “I’m raring to go,” he told the Tribune Wednesday. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ben Williams, a Utah LGBTQ historian who has seen the state's queer community develop from the 70s onward, has kept track of every meeting, moment and. BC Wildfire Services hasn’t provided any specific details on the fire, which has remained at 174 hectares since Friday night. C. They are working in an area where tents and lean-tos have been set up for several months, at the base of Oilver Street, beside the city’s Station House Gallery. com 612. Witnesses reported seeing an older. 8. The Witness Blanket travelling exhibit has arrived at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Williams Lake and features over 800 reclaimed items from residential schools. He is a current Band Councillor. m. Williams Lake has it all. Michaela Gilbert, a member of Williams Lake First Nation, and Barbara Derrick, a member of Xeni Gwet’in, are both artists from the Cariboo who were selected by Telus to help create art for the company. 1 / 19 Kasey Jarvis, 2, and his mom Terris Billyboy ride during the opening ceremonies Sunday, April 16 at the Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo in Williams Lake. West Fraser currently employs approximately 450 employees at the two facilities. An image released by Martini shows what the diner will look like. 28 on a first-come-first-serve basis. Lori put up a brave fight with cancer and was determined not to have it slow her down. The Clarke Creek fire in Glenmore has grown 10 more hectares to 370 hectares in size. 2 dead after vehicle explodes at border crossing in Niagara Falls, official saysTHE MOJ: Perseverance pays off for some good people in Als Grey Cup win. 3 to 16. Crystal Rain Harry, a Xat’sull First Nation band councillor, said up until now Williams Lake has not had a space to honour families who have lost loved ones through. It’s our home, we’ll never roam. Explore the The Tribune online newspaper archive. Surinderpal Rathor has won the mayoral race in Williams Lake. for more information phone. RCMP have released more details about a single vehicle crash on Sunday, April 23 in Williams Lake that killed a 50-year-old woman. UPDATE: 2 p. (Black Press Media photo) Two businesses undergoing repairs in their premises are said to reopen soon in the Boitanio Mall. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, is expected to deliver an in-person, official apology to Williams Lake First Nation and Chief Willie Sellars for historical wrongs related to their village site. READ MORE: ‘I’m honoured’: Heather Isnardy chosen to lay Silver Cross Mother wreath. Emergency crews are responding to an incident where a vehicle struck a building Friday afternoon, Sept. Obituaries - Williams Lake Tribune. Ministry of Agriculture, hosted a drought workshop in Williams Lake on Monday, Sept. Local News; News; November 4, 2021. According to preliminary results, Rathor received 1,091 votes, followed by Jason Ryll with 898. Garden equipment (Pik is sold) Courtenay, BC. Expand. Inspired by the woven blanket, the Witness Blanket was made by Indigenous artist Hayalthkin’geme (Carey Newman) to honour residential school survivors. Newest. Nov 18, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Graham Design Builders LP of Delta has been selected as the project proponent for the $217. On June 14, Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) announced their plans to conduct a “focused land-use planning exercise in the area. by Monica Lamb-Yorski. It may soon be easier to add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Williams Lake. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) A water-main break on Hodgson Road Saturday afternoon, May 14 in Williams Lake was likely caused by land slippage in the area, said Pat Mahood, city manager of public works. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Tenants living in a Williams Lake trailer court are hoping to form a park committee after the new owner sent them updated park rules and regulations. 29 Photos. 18 at about 7 p. m. ca or call 250-392-2311. news@wltribune. 204: Editor editor@wltribune. Inspired by the woven blanket, the Witness Blanket was made by Indigenous artist Hayalthkin’geme (Carey Newman) to honour residential school survivors. 19, 2021 7:00 p. Clearwater North Thompson Times. about 18 hours ago Read more >. COMMUNITY. Four homes in a Williams Lake, B. The city issued an evacuation order for four units which were previously identified in an engineering report procured by the Terra. May 8, 1946 – October 11, 2022 In Loving Memory ~ We are deeply saddened to announce the physical passing of Gary Edward Zorn on October 11th, 2022. 7 regular meeting, Williams Lake city council approved a proposed airport lease renewal agreement with the Cariboo Kennel Club (CKC). The rodeo was, by all accounts, an overwhelming success with sell-out crowds. The closure is between Anahim Lake and the Bella Coola Valley (between. Originally declared on Sept. Wendy’s Restaurant will officially open in Williams Lake on Tuesday, Oct. Fish Lake is located three hours southwest of Williams Lake. 14. Originally the order was placed on the property on Sept. Shea Chelsea share a hug after a news conference at WLFN held Wednesday, Jan. Williams Lake First Nations Culture and Language Coordinator David Archie opened the ceremony with a prayer of. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune) Advertisement. Jim moved to Williams Lake in 1968 with his loving wife Leona and children. The mayor of Williams Lake, B. 29, the extension is required by legislation to be renewed weekly and is a precautionary measure for four units currently under an evacuation order. 8) promises to create up to 100,000 new net housing units during the next decade in areas near transit hubs — be they bus exchanges or rapid transit stations. Greg Sabatino graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 2008. in Williams Lake will remain in effect. City has had severe shortages in primary care access despite being a major hub for the region. 2, 2023 5:00 a. Don’t miss out on reading the latest local, provincial and national news offered at the Williams Lake Tribune. Williams Lake RCMP are hoping to return a stolen mountain bike to its owner. June 25, 2023. ” The work is to include archaeological research and surveys, environmental data, wildlife-related studies, and engagement with other First Nations, government, and industry, noted WLFN. $499. C. , group of duplexes have been ordered evacuated and the remainder are on evacuation alert over concerns about their structural integrity. Residents nearby called 9-1-1 after piles in a fuel management area which had been burning for a few days started showing some open flame as winds picked up and had burned some dry surface fuels in the area. Angie Mindus is the managing editor of the Williams Lake Tribune and the Weekend Advisor. The Cariboo-Chilcotin riding is set to become a much larger geographic area according to a final report released on April 3 by the BC Electoral Boundaries Commission. Joseph’s Mission Residential School near Williams Lake First Nation last week. 2 dead after vehicle explodes at border crossing in Niagara Falls, official says Fajardo throws 3 TDs as Alouettes upset Bombers 28-24 to win Grey Cup. The Lake Country Chevron gas station at the corner of Highway 97 and Glenmore is closed. 29, in Williams Lake. The Willams Tribune Thursday, July 4, 2013 Williams Lake Lake Tribune Thursday, July 4, 2013. Williams Lake Councillor gets positive feedback over Highway 20 concerns News Zachary Barrowcliff - Wednesday, Nov. John Maurice Tuck - Williams Lake Tribune. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said in the legislature that the legislation will require. Grey Monk Winery is still standing. Way to go 2021 high school graduates. Local homes and local agents in Williams Lake. Used by millions every month for historical research, family history, crime investigations, journalism, and more. City council will receive a report about the future of the lot at 84 Oliver Street during the Sept. Williams Lake’s Pioneer Log Homes founder looks back on 50 years. Ensuring access to nutritious food for all students in a stigma-free environment was the focus of a meeting held in Williams Lake on Wednesday, Nov. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press) Next summer the Huncity Mountain Bike Club plans to open up the first of six new trails at the 99 Mile Recreation Area. Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal. 29. We are your local community resource for events happening in Williams Lake, BC. News. Tolko Industries is moving from two shifts to one shift at its Soda Creek division in Williams Lake and Armstrong lumber operations. 29, in Williams Lake. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Alberta Danshin (nee Hall) of Kamloops, B. 15 local government election. For the CRD region, which includes Williams Lake, Quesnel and 100 Mile House, the population was 62,931 in 2021, up from 61,988 in 2016 for an increase of 1. James Fredrick Williams. Aug. Update: 6:15 a. m. 17, 2022. The two-day event is already jam-packed and is open Nov. A memorial held in Williams Lake on Friday, Feb. Like us on Facebook and follow us on. Williams Lake RCMP officer reconnects with Nuxalk roots. Economist, Ryan McLaughlin says while prices are jumping they have. Traffic was blocked from turning on Third Avenue. One of the spots where people have been living in tents along the bench above the river valley in Williams Lake behind the Station House Gallery. Marvin and Bonnie went on to have 4 children together, Anna, Chester, Samuel and Douglas. m. The acquisition of Weldwood of Canada in 2004 nearly doubled the size of the company and gave West Fraser ownership of a plywood plant along with the sawmill in Williams Lake. m. and. Young rodeo contestants will be travelling from across B. NEWS; SPORTS; TRENDING NOW; BUSINESS; ENTERTAINMENT; LIFE; COMMUNITY; OPINION; VIDEOS; WEATHERWilliams Lake and area politicians challenged to go by bike Oct. 250-392-2331 and ask. While the operational budget increased from $27 million to $29 million to maintain core and current service levels, the overall budget was reduced to $45.