News Flash

State of Local Emergency Declared for 500 Wotzke Drive

As a precautionary measure, the City of Williams Lake has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) due to potential land movement at 500 Wotzke Drive, known as Terra Ridge. 

On September 15, 2023, the City of Williams Lake activated its Emergenc...

City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - September 12, 2023

Cariboo Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites community to attend 100th Anniversary Open House

The Cariboo Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Society invited the community to its upcoming 100th Anniversary Open House coming up September 16, 2023 in the City Hall lo...

8th Annual Free Harvest Nutrition Fun Run Coming Up Sunday, September 24

Celebrate fall and enjoy some healthy eating options at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex’s 8th Annual Harvest Nutrition Fun Run on Sunday, September 24.

Bring the entire family and walk, run, ride or use another form of active transportati...

City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - August 29, 2023

Council approves Glen Arbour seniors housing addition

At its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 29, Council adopted a zoning amendment bylaw and approved a development permit for the construction of a new five-storey, 36-unit addition to the Glen Arbour se...

City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - August 15, 2023

Stampede Association reports success of 2023 event

Williams Lake Stampede Association president Court Smith told Council during the Tuesday, August 15 Regular Council Meeting sold out crowds and great support from the community allowed this year's...

Annual Maintenance Shutdown scheduled for Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex

The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex will begin its annual maintenance shutdown on Monday, August 21, starting with the West Fraser Aquatic Centre.

Annual maintenance shutdowns are standard practice for all recreational facilities and are essential to e...

River Valley Reopening to Fraser River on Tuesday, August 8

The City of Williams Lake is excited to announce the remaining portion of the Williams Lake River Valley Trail will reopen to the Fraser River on Tuesday, August 8.

The third and final phase of the reopening will follow two preceding opening dates for phas...

City Hires Indigenous Relations and Climate Action/Active Transportation Coordinator

The City of Williams Lake is pleased to announce it has hired Natalie Swift as its new Indigenous Relations and Climate Action/Active Transportation Coordinator (IRCAATC). The newly formed IRCAATC position focuses on active transportation, climate change ...

City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - July 18, 2023

City makes presentation to outgoing Stampede Queen

On behalf of the City, Council expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the outgoing 2021/22 Williams Lake Stampede Queen, Karena Sokolan.

During the Tuesday, July 18 Regular Meeting, Council presented S...

Garbage bin campaign aims to prevent human-wildlife conflicts in Williams Lake

The Cariboo Regional District and City of Williams Lake are partnering with WildSafeBC to educate residents about preventing human-wildlife conflict in Williams Lake.

Garbage is the number one attractant for black bears, which is why garbage bins should no...