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City to Begin Dog Creek Road Paving and Repairs on Tuesday, October 11th
Paving and road repair operations on Dog Creek Road within City of Williams Lake limits are slated to get underway on Tuesday morning, October 11th, weather permitting. Read on... -
Williams Lake Community Forest Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Williams Lake Community Forest’s 2022 Granting Application six-week window is currently open and accepting applications for 2023 projects until 4 pm on Friday, November 18, 2022. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - October 4, 2022
City of Williams Lake Council approved more work to be undertaken in the Williams Lake River Valley. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Councillor Injured in Monday Afternoon Motor Vehicle Incident
The City of Williams Lake is keeping Coun. Ivan Bonnell in its thoughts after he was involved in a serious motor vehicle incident Monday afternoon, October 3rd, in Williams Lake. Read on... -
City to Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The City of Williams Lake will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in support of residential school survivors, their families and communities this Friday, September 30th. Read on... -
Cariboo Regional District & City of Williams Lake Release Slope Stability Study
The Cariboo Regional District Board and City of Williams Lake recently released the LiDAR Slope Stability Study that was completed in June 2022. Read on... -
Celebrate Fall with 7th Annual Harvest Run on Saturday, October 15
Run, walk or ride with us and enjoy some fresh fall air to celebrate the season with the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex’s 7th Annual Harvest Run, Walk and Bike on Saturday, October 15. Read on... -
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Rotary Hosting Volunteer Appreciation Launch for New Downtown Mural on September 17
The City of Williams Lake encourages community volunteers and volunteer organizations to place their permanent mark on a new mural nearing completion in downtown Williams Lake. Read on... -
City to Recognize Federal Holiday to Mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
The City of Williams Lake will recognize a federal statutory holiday created to mark the date of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Read on... -
City Installs Wheelchair Ramp at Scout Island Dock
Visitors to the Scout Island boat launch this summer and fall will notice a new addition to the amenities. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Welcomes Two New Healthcare Landing Coordinators
The City of Williams Lake is working to address the physician shortage in the Central and South Cariboo with the hiring of two contract staff members to support new medical professionals arriving in the community. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - August 30
City of Williams Lake Council put its support behind a delegation from GoByBike weeks organizers Erin Hitchcock and Denise Deschene during Tuesday's Regular Meeting. Read on... -
Williams Lake Fire Department to see some leadership changes
The Williams Lake Fire Department will be seeing some changes over the next few months. Read on... -
Manager of Finance Angela Cail Retiring
After a 34-year career with the City of Williams Lake, Manager of Finance Angela Cail has announced her retirement effective August 31st. Read on... -
City Crews Responding to Storm Activity
City of Williams Lake crews will be busy for the next couple of days with clean up and repairs following the rapid accumulation of precipitation from last night’s storm. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - August 16
City of Williams Lake Council authorized entering into an agreement with BC Hydro for the installation of a new BC Hydro Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station at the City Hall parking lot. Read on... -
Recreation Complex Summer Hours & Annual Pool Shutdown
From July 30 through September 11, 2022, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex (CMRC) will be operating on modified Summer hours: Monday - Friday: 6 am to 9 pm Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm This includes the Pool and Fitness Centre. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - July 19
City of Williams Lake Council approved a direct award of the Williams Lake Disc Golf Course project to INDesign Disc Golf with a cost of $77,361. Read on... -
Fire Department to Collect Donations for Food Bank on July 26
The Williams Lake Fire Department hopes to deliver some holiday cheer to the Salvation Army Food Bank this summer through its annual Christmas in July Food Drive. Read on... -
City Continues to Monitor Water Levels at Beaver Dam Site off South Lakeside
On June 2, 2022 the City activated its Emergency Operations Centre at Level 1 (low risk) in response to rising water levels at the site of a historic beaver dam on Crown land high above Juniper Street. Read on... -
Free Summer Kids Programming Coming to Williams Lake Fridays
Northern BC sport organization Engage Sport North (ESN) has partnered with the City of Williams Lake to bring Park Play Days to Williams Lake this summer each Friday from July 15 to August 26. Read on... -
Secwepemc Nation Flag Raised Outside City Hall
The City of Williams Lake is pleased that plans to fly the Secwepemc Nation flag at City Hall have now come to fruition. Read on... -
City Conducting Annual Sanitary Main Cleaning
The City of Williams Lake is currently conducting its annual sanitary main cleaning and camera work, which will take place over the next several weeks. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - July 5
City of Williams Lake Council said it was disappointed with the options provided by the Ministry of Forests regarding ownership and liability of a historic beaver dam situated on Crown land above South Lakeside Drive. Read on... -
City thankful for efforts of Stampede Association, RCMP, following Sunday rodeo incident
The City of Williams Lake commends the efforts of the Williams Lake Stampede Association board of directors, its announcer and volunteers, medics and the Williams Lake RCMP for a quick and effective response. Read on... -
City Teaming Up With Williams Lake Farmers' Market to Host Canada Day Celebrations
The City of Williams Lake is thrilled to help kick off Stampede weekend and celebrate the nation’s 155th birthday in the lakecity with a celebration and the return of its annual in-person Canada Day festivities. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - June 21
The City of Williams Lake Council Highlights from the June 21, 2022 Regular Meeting. Read on... -
City Crews Cleaning Up After Storm Activity
City of Williams Lake crews have been hard at work responding to the rapid accumulation of rain and hail from last night’s storm. Sweepers and loaders are currently cleaning and scraping affected roadways... Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - June 7
The pageantry of the Williams Lake Stampede Weekend was on full display during the Tuesday, June 7 City of Williams Lake Regular Council Meeting in the form of a presentation from a pair of vivid characters. Read on... -
Water Levels at Historic Beaver Dam Site off South Lakeside Significantly Reduced
The City of Williams Lake continues to see positive improvements in its efforts to reduce water levels at the site of a historic beaver dam high above Juniper Street off South Lakeside Drive. Read on... -
Emergency Operations Centre Continues to Monitor Increased Water Levels
On June 2, 2022, the City of Williams Lake activated its Emergency Operations Centre at Level 1 (low risk) in response to an identified increased water load at a historic beaver dam site high above Juniper Street off South Lakeside Drive. Read on... -
Emergency Operations Centre Activated in Response to Increased Water Levels
The City of Williams Lake has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at Level 1 in response to an identified increased water load at a historic beaver dam site. Read on... -
City Seeking Public Feedback on Waterfront Enhancement Project
The City of Williams Lake has launched a public survey seeking the community’s input as it works on conceptualizing a Waterfront Enhancement Plan for Williams Lake. Read on... -
Williams Lake River Valley Targeted for Spring 2023 Reopening
The City would like to remind the public that the Williams Lake River Valley remains closed from the Comer Street access to the Fraser River as repair and remediation work continues in the area following unprecedented flooding in the spring of 2020. Read on... -
Williams Lake Stampede Song Reissued to Commemorate 50th Anniversary
Not every small town can claim to have its very own song, but Williams Lake now has an updated version of its 50-plus-year-old tune in honour of the World Famous Williams Lake Stampede. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - May 24
RCMP crime report, prolific offenders, National Indigenous Peoples Day Parade and Stampede all topics of discussion during the Tuesday, May 24 Regular Council Meeting. Read on... -
Celebrate ParticipACTION with “Community Better Challenge” June 1-30
The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex and City of Williams Lake are encouraging residents to get active this June as we compete in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge. Read on... -
Mud Puddle Trail Run Set to Blaze New Path in Williams Lake
The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex is blazing trail this spring hosting a brand new cross-country run for the entire family in Williams Lake on Saturday, May 28. Read on... -
City Celebrates Local Government Awareness Week and Public Works Week
The City of Williams Lake will be celebrating both ‘Local Government Awareness Week’ and ‘Public Works Week’ from May 15-21, 2022. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - May 10
Council awarded a contract for bridge retrieval and removal in the Williams Lake River Valley to Quality Excavating for a cost of $51,500. Read on... -
Annual Bike Rodeo Ready to Ride on Sunday, May 15
The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex is excited to announce that the Bike Rodeo is back in motion for 2022! Read on... -
City Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Event Hosting Grant
The City of Williams Lake is now accepting applications for its May intake of a semiannual Event Hosting Grant. Read on... -
City Celebrates Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7
The City of Williams Lake is celebrating Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7, and encourages residents to participate. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - April 26
The City of Williams Lake's 2021 Financial Statements and independent Auditor's Report showed positive signs for the municipality. Read on... -
Boil Water Advisory for Golf Course, Westridge, and Hodgson Road Lifted
The City of Williams Lake, in conjunction with Interior Health, is lifting a precautionary boil water advisory for Zone 2 of the City’s west side water distribution system. Read on... -
Council Approves Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw
City of Williams Lake Council approved the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw at its Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 26. Read on... -
Golden Buckle Hunt Returns for Second Year
The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex’s wildly popular Golden Buckle Hunt is coming back for a second installment this May. Read on... -
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Golf Course, Westridge and Hodgson Road
The City of Williams Lake, in conjunction with Interior Health, is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory for the golf course, Westridge and Hodgson Road areas. Read on... -
City Plans Bid to Redevelop Property at Former Poplar Glade Site
The City of Williams Lake is excited to announce its plans to bid on the vacant former Poplar Glade property on Eleventh Avenue, following School District 27’s request for offers earlier this month. Read on... -
BC Hydro Set to Begin Switch to Energy-Efficient Street Lights in Williams Lake
The City of Williams Lake would like to inform residents of an upcoming street light replacement project being undertaken by BC Hydro in the community from April 19 to May 31. Read on... -
Strong winds forecasted across Cariboo Fire Centre
Strong winds are continuing to sweep across the Cariboo Fire Centre today (Friday, April 8) and the BC Wildfire Service is urging members of the public and industry personnel to exercise extreme caution. Read on... -
Prescribed Burn a Success
A prescribed burn held in Williams Lake on Wednesday, April 6 between Country Club Boulevard and Westridge to help reduce the threat of wildfire to the community was a success. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - April 5
Council awarded the 2022 pavement marking contract to Andesite Holdings DBA Yellowhead Pavement Marking Inc. for the price of $139,921.24. Read on... -
Prescribed Burn Scheduled to Begin This Week
To help reduce the threat of wildfire, the City of Williams Lake, in partnership with the BC Wildfire Service, will commence spring burning activities this week within City limits, weather permitting. Read on... -
Water Main Installation Work to Start Early April at Hodgson Road
The City of Williams Lake will commence water main upgrade work early next week on Hodgson Road in the vicinity of Terra Ridge and Wotzke Drive. Read on... -
City's Thoughts with First Nations during Prime Minister's Visit
With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Williams Lake First Nation today to discuss the first phase of results from the St. Joseph’s Mission investigation, the City of Williams Lake’s thoughts continue to be with our Indigenous neighbours. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - March 22
Lakers Car Club member Wayne Potter provided a presentation to Council highlighting the return of the club's annual Spring Roundup following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - March 8
Dust off your boots and grab your cowboy hats. The Williams Lake Stampede will return in 2022, said Williams Lake Stampede Association President Court Smith during Tuesday's City Council Meeting. Read on... -
Applications Now Open for 2022 Business Fa?ade Improvement Program
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) has approved the City of Williams Lake's application for a $20,000 Business Fa?ade Improvement Program grant for another year. Read on... -
City to Host FireSmart Information Open House on March 3
The City of Williams Lake invites residents to an Open House on upcoming planned activities to reduce the threat of potential forest fires. It will be held this Thursday, March 3 from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Gibraltar Room. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - February 22
Williams Lake Association for Community Living representatives Stefan Hoelzler and Tammy Fisher attended the Tuesday, February 22 Council Meeting to accept an Accessibility Award of Merit. Read on... -
Family Day Events a 'Go' - Fireworks Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances and icy conditions at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds, the City has made the decision to cancel its Family Day fireworks. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - February 8
The Scout Island Nature House received the City of Williams Lake Accessibility Award of Merit during the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday night, February 8. Read on... -
Family Day Weekend Celebrations to run over two days in Williams Lake
This Family Day weekend, residents are invited to take part in exciting activities including the first ever ‘Bring the Fam Rail Jam’ in Williams Lake. Read on... -
City Seeks to Increase Paid On-Call Firefighter Membership
The City of Williams Lake Fire Department is currently accepting applications for paid on-call firefighters to help provide a critical service to residents. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - January 25
Following a presentation from concerned Northern BC resident Darcy Repen regarding ICBC's historical and continuing rate disparity Read on... -
Interior Health Expanding Clinic Availability for Booster Program
Interior Health is expanding COVID-19 immunization clinic capacity throughout the region to make it easier for more people to get their booster dose as soon as they are eligible Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - January 11
The City of Williams Lake's 2022 Family Day Celebration is receiving a bit of a boost. Read on... -
Housing Incentive Program Cheque Presented to Local Developer
A local developer will be receiving a reimbursement for building costs associated with a new multi-family development in Williams Lake. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Receives Substantial Donation to the Williams Lake Endowment Fund
The celebratory bell at the Prince George Community Foundation rang last week on behalf of the City of Williams Lake, as a $50,000 donation from an anonymous lake city resident was received. Read on... -
Updated Restrictions at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
As per the new order from the Provincial Health Officer, the City has updated restrictions at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex (CMRC). Read on... -
Evacuation Order Lifted for Remaining Green Acres Mobile Home Park Properties
The City of Williams Lake has lifted an evacuation order for residents living in two properties at the Green Acres Mobile Home Park in Williams Lake as of 2 pm today, December 14, 2021 Read on... -
City Accepting Applications for COVID Hardship Grants
The City of Williams Lake is offering 20 grants in the amount of $1,250 each for non-profit community organizations that have experienced hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - December 7
Council unanimously supported a decision to reallocate remainingfunds from the COVID Safe Restart Grant for the following uses: Read on... -
Fire Department Collecting Donations for Food Bank on December 7, 2021
As the holiday season approaches, the Williams Lake Fire Department is once again conducting a food drive to collect non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Bank Read on... -
City Hall and Complex accepting food drive donations starting December 1, 2021
Following the success of last year’s food drive, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex has joined forces with other City of Williams Lake staff to help spread some holiday cheer in the form of food donations for those in need this season Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Council Highlights - November 23
Council proclaimed December 1 to 10, 2021 as the 'Purple Ribbon Campaign' in the City of Williams Lake following a presentation from Women's Contact Society Executive Director Irene Willsie. Read on... -
COVID Pandemic Impact Survey Launched by Social Planning Council and City of Williams Lake
The survey is online, completely anonymous and does not collect any identifying information. It is available online on both the City’s and Social Planning Council’s websites. Read on... -
Mayor Walt Cobb Issues Statement on Continued Role as Mayor
Mayor Walt Cobb has shared the following statement: Read on... -
City of Williams Lake Implements Mandatory Vaccine Policy
Effective January 14, 2022, all City of Williams Lake employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must provide proof of vaccination Read on... -
Council Responds to WLFN's Request for Clarification of its Position on Residential Schools
At its Regular meeting on November 2, 2021, City of Williams Lake Council responded to correspondence from Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars critical of a recent social media post shared by Mayor Walt Cobb. Read on... -
City Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Event Hosting Grant
The City of Williams Lake is now accepting applications for its November intake of a semiannual Event Hosting Grant Read on... -
City Urges Province to Expand Lake Harvester Permit
On October 18, 2021, the aquatic vegetation harvester was put into action by City of Williams Lake’s certified operators in Williams Lake Read on... -
Evacuation Order issued for Some Residents of Green Acres Trailer Park
On September 28, 2021, the City of Williams Lake activated its Emergency Operations Centre at Level 2 in response to land slippage in the vicinity of Frizzi Road and North Mackenzie Avenue North. Read on...
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