100 Mile Free Press Wednesday, August 28, 2013
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100 Mile House RCMP responded to several vehicular incidents during the past week Police
report 100 Mile RCMP responded to 96 complaints and calls for service. Some highlights are attached. Cyclist rescued On Aug. 25 at 6 p.m., 100 Mile House RCMP were dispatched to a call from a mountain bike rider who had broken his ankle on trails between Deka and Apollo lakes. South Cariboo Search and Rescue was called in and they used ATVs to locate and recover the injured male. He was transported out of the
trail system, assessed by ambulance personnel and then transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital. Semi hits cow On Aug. 22, at 10:15 p.m., 100 Mile RCMP responded to a report of a collision between a semi trailer unit and a cow on Highway 97 at 93 Mile. The south-bound tractor trailer was travelling in the slow lane when it struck the cow on the passenger side of the vehicle. The cow was killed on impact and the vehicle was damaged, but still drivable. Detachment personnel have been dispatched
1-800-222-TIPS
Chainsaw, motor stolen Sometime between Aug. 10 and 13, in the 7900 block of Viewland Road in Bridge Lake, unknown culprits entered a cabin and stole a new Stihl chainsaw. A 2002 9.9 Mercury outboard motor was also stolen from the property. Barbecue lifted Sometime overnight of Aug. 20 a business on Airport Road in 100 Mile House was entered and a Saber 500 gas barbecue was stolen. The thieves appeared to have lifted the barbecue over the fence at the north side of the property. Booze, rifle stolen Sometime overnight of Aug. 22, unknown culprits entered a camper parked in the 5300 block of Dawson Road in the 103 Mile House. Bottles of liquor and a .30-30 caliber Winchester rifle were stolen out of this camper. If you have any information on this or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.
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Song Birds Vocal Music Camp presents
“A Summer of Songs”
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SATURDAY, AUG. 31ST
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Doors Open 6:30pm Space is limited
Community Canning Workshop
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Emergency services and 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a two-vehicle incident at the intersection of Highway 97 and Exeter Road on Aug. 22 that saw a woman with minor injuries transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital. The woman was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield on a left turn. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
to several complaints of livestock on the roads during the past week. Intersection collision On Aug. 22 at 3:15 p.m., Emergency Services and 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a two-vehicle
incident at the intersection of Highway 97 and Exeter Road. The female driver of south-bound Saturn Ion attempted to turn left across traffic onto Exeter Road before it was safe to do so, and her vehicle was struck by a northbound Dodge Dakota.
The driver of the Saturn suffered minor injuries and was transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital by ambulance. She was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield on a left turn. The vehicles were towed from the scene.
Power outage caused by motor vehicle incident
A power outage spanning from at least 70 Mile House to Lone Butte left many folks without electricity all day Aug. 7. BC Hydro media relations representative Dave Mosure says the power went out at 11:14 a.m. with 110 people affected both east and west of Highway 97, due to a motor vehicle incident (MVI). Crews then went to work to restore the service, he explains, and the bulk of the customers had their power back on by about 9 p.m. The remaining five custom-
ers had power restored by shortly after 11 p.m., Mosure adds. 70 Mile Store opera-
Two Saturdays September 14th & 21st from 11am-3pm for only $25*! HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR OWN CROP OF GOODIES? C.E.E.D.S and Welcoming Communities have partnered to present a two-day workshop. Learn how to can veggies one day and make a plum jam the next. This is a non-profit program so fees are set to cover only material costs (jars & produce). The workshop will be held in the 100 Mile House Lodge Kitchen. Call Kimberly at 778-482-0090 to register. Why? Because you “can”! * No charge for participants who have lived in Canada less than 5 years. Immigrants and newcomers to the South Cariboo are encouraged to attend. This program is an excellent way to get involved in your new community and meet new people.
A. Binns & Company Inc.
tor Krista Viera says her business on Highway Continued on A14
Beginner Class Starts Sept. 9 Intermediate Class Starts Sept. 18 6 week/class session = 6 consecutive classes
(if you are going to miss, please pay the drop-in price)
$72 or $14 drop-in fee
$ Accounting & Income $ Tax Service • Personal & Corporate $ $ Income Tax $ $
Yoga
Concert at 7pm Admission by Donation
• Financial Statements
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• Business Consulting
Please email: hgnfoods@shaw.ca or call 250-395-2261 for more information
Regular Hours Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm 3-441 Alder Ave. 100 Mile House. Next to Re/Max Ph: 250.395.8830 Angela Binns, Certified General Accountant Fax: 250.395.8998