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. Read on...
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. Read on...
The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex will begin its annual maintenance shutdown on Monday, August 21, starting with the West Fraser Aquatic Centre. Read on...
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. Read on...
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). Read on...
On behalf of the City, Council expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the outgoing 2021/22 Williams Lake Stampede Queen, Karena Sokolan. Read on...
The Cariboo Regional District and City of Williams Lake are partnering with WildSafeBC to educate residents about preventing human-wildlife conflict in Williams Lake. Read on...
The Williams Lake Fire Department hopes to deliver some cheer to the Salvation Army Food Bank this summer through its annual Christmas in July Food Drive. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake has developed and implemented a heat alert protocol to respond to heat warnings and heat emergencies in the region. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake, in partnership with the Rick Hansen Foundation, is furthering its commitment to making Williams Lake more accessible through a series of targeted goals. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake is excited to announce extended access to the River Valley Trail - just in time for the 95th Annual Williams Lake Stampede weekend. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake is hosting two Town Hall meetings to provide support information to mill workers, contractors and their employees experiencing impacts from decline in the forest sector. Read on...
City Council will consider the 2022 Annual Report at the Council Meeting to be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 450 Mart Street. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting and ask questions with respect to the report. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake has issued its first permit for the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) since the adoption of a zoning bylaw amendment earlier this month. Read on...
Following the success of its inaugural event in 2022, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex is excited to host its second annual cross-country Mud Puddle Trail Run Sunday, June 4 in Williams Lake. Read on...
At its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May16, the Williams Lake Fire Department was excited to introduced its 2023 paid on-call firefighter recruitment class. Read on...
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 Challenge. Read on...
At its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, City of Williams Lake Council asked staff to prepare a report for potential alternatives to the Halloween Fireworks show put on annually by the City at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds on October 31. Read on...
At a special meeting of Council on April 19, 2023, Council gave three readings to the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw and the 2023 Municipal Tax Rate Bylaw. Read on...
City of Williams Lake Council will vote to move toward adoption of its financial plan and tax rate bylaws at a Special Council Meeting tonight, April 19. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake was pleased to receive notification on April 12, 2023 from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General regarding the establishment of “hubs” to target repeat violent offending throughout BC. Read on...
City of Williams Lake Council will request Interior Health to immediately implement an Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) walk-in clinic in Williams Lake to help address a doctor shortage in the community. Read on...
City of Williams Lake Council approved an Expression of Interest for 2023 Williams Lake Stampede Parade funding to the Williams Lake Stampede Parade Committee, led by chair Willie Dye. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake is seeking interest from the community for the organization and implementation of the 2023 Williams Lake Stampede Parade. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake is seeking public feedback for the creation of a zoning bylaw allowing the permission of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within City limits. Read on...
City of Williams Lake Council is asking for public feedback as it proceeds with the addition of a zoning bylaw to permit Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within City limits. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake, in partnership with Urban Matters and BC Healthy Communities, is embarking on a Seniors Home-Sharing Planning Project. Read on...
The Williams Lake Fire Department is currently accepting applications for paid on-call firefighters to help provide a critical service to residents. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake and Downtown Williams Lake Business Improvement Association are once again teaming up to offer up to $10,000 in grants to selected applicants for public art projects within City limits. Read on...
City of Williams Lake Council unanimously approved to nominate Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars for the 2023 British Columbia Reconciliation Award during its Tuesday, January 10 Regular Meeting. Read on...
The Cariboo Regional District, City of Williams Lake and Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society (CCACS) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Fall CCACS Grants Program. Read on...
A presentation on behalf of a group of concerned citizens regarding impacts on residents and businesses from the Hamilton Inn Shelter in downtown Williams Lake was the subject of discussion during the Tuesday, December 20 Regular City Council Meeting. Read on...
Santa’s elves will be hard at work overnight this Sunday transforming rink two at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex into a picturesque Cariboo Winterland. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake's new Director of Protective Services and Fire Chief, Evan Dean, was recognized during a special presentation - 'The Passing of the Helmet' - during the Tuesday, December 6 Regular Council Meeting. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake and Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) are pleased to announce the signing of a fire service agreement (the “Fire Service Agreement”) to protect infrastructure at WLFN’s San Jose Indian Reserve No. 6 (IR#6). Read on...
The City of Williams Lake is launching a matching fund campaign this week to raise funds for the City of Williams Lake Endowment Fund, which was established in 2021. Read on...
In the first Regular Meeting since Council's inauguration on November 1, City of Williams Lake Council expressed its commitment and support to work toward reconciliation. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake is ready to celebrate Halloween in style with its 43rd Annual Halloween Fireworks coming up October 31st at 7:45 pm at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds. Read on...
Below are the official results from the City of Williams Lake local government elections, declared by Chief Election Officer Ross Coupé at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022. Read on...
Following months of careful planning, preparation and construction, the City of Williams Lake hopes to throw a hole-in-one next week on Thursday, October 13th when it hosts the grand opening of the Boitanio Disc Golf Course. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 put its support behind a delegation from GoByBike weeks organizers Erin Hitchcock and Denise Deschene during Tuesday's Regular Meeting. Read on...
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 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...
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 approved a direct award of the Williams Lake Disc Golf Course project to INDesign Disc Golf with a cost of $77,361. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) has approved the City of Williams Lake's application for a $20,000 Business Façade Improvement Program grant for another year. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As per the new order from the Provincial Health Officer, the City has updated restrictions at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex (CMRC). Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
