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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
No structures damaged or lost in #WilliamsLake thanks to 24 hr protection from local & BC firefighters #BCwildfire
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@CityWL current weather conditions! #happymayor #williamslake
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7 years
It is currently raining in Williams Lake!! Let it rain! #williamslake
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Evacuation ORDER issued for all of Williams Lake. Please leave your home immediately. Hwy 97 South is evacuation route. Be safe!
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@CityWL current weather conditions! #happymayor #williamslake
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Wishing everyone a safe ride home, and welcome back!!!!
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Evac Order for Williams Lake has been lifted. Evac Alert remains in effect, also Orders in surrounding areas. #welcomehome #WLstrong
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Evacuation Alert Rescinded for City of Williams Lake - Aug. 15, 2017
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
There are numerous fire trucks in the Williams Lake area from all over BC. The City of WL greatly appreciates the assistance.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Clear and calm morning in Williams Lake so far. A bit of smoke is rolling in from the NW but not too bad so far. #williamslake
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Canadian Forces have arrived to assist in Williams Lake. #williamslake #canadianforces #BCWildfire #canadianarmy @CanadianArmy
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Mayor addresses rumors of return to City. See City's official Twitter & Facebook feeds for the facts #williamslake
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Cariboo Memorial Complex hosting Canadian Forces in Williams Lake. #williamslake #BCWildfire #canadianarmy @canadianarmy
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Lots of trashy questions lately...but fear not, Williams Lake. Fires be damned, City garbage pickup is on schedule!
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 months
As of 9:30 pm on Sunday, July 21, the City of Williams Lake has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) due to a wildfire in the Williams Lake River Valley. Read the latest release noting the evacuation alert area at:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Mayor Walt Cobb greeting firefighters from Ontario to Williams Lake, "keep up the great work!" #williamslake
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Quiet day here on the fire front so far. The wind remains calm and the smoke remains thick. See City Facebook page for details.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
1 month
The City of Williams Lake is rescinding the evacuation alert that was put in place on Sunday evening, July 21, in response to a wildfire in the Williams Lake River Valley. Read the City's latest media release at:
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City of Williams Lake
11 months
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 the entire media release from the City's Emergency Operations Centre at:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
There will be further information for Williams Lake evacuees in Little Fort at the intersection of Hwy 24 and Hwy 5.
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City of Williams Lake
3 years
The City of Williams Lake thanks the many first responders, government staff and community members who are working around the clock on recovery from BC flooding since the beginning of the week. Our thoughts go out to all those impacted, as well. #BCStorm #Merritt #PrincetonBC
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 months
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: Residents are being asked to conserve as much water as possible and turn off any lawn watering or field irrigation to ensure adequate water supply for emergency crews working on the wildfire in the Williams Lake River Valley.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Cloudy and windy with relatively clean air in WL. The wind is expected throughout the day. Updates will be provided if anything changes.
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
Good day all around. Fire activity remained unchanged around WL. Further updates in the AM.
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City of Williams Lake
1 month
Williams Lake Fire Department Chief Evan Dean provides an update on the River Valley Fire as of Monday, July 29, and a reminder the WLFD's Recruitment Info Sessions scheduled for last week have been moved to July 31 and Aug. 1 starting at 7 pm at the Williams Lake Fire Hall:
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
Reminder to #WilliamsLake residents: sign up to get automatic phone/text updates if evac. order issued. #BCwildfire
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
No new updates to pass along so far today. Situation remains status quo with no imminent danger to any property or structure in WL.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
Following a geotechnical evaluation, effective immediately, an evacuation order has been issued for six properties in Green Acres Mobile Home Park. All occupants of those properties are required to leave immediately.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 months
The City of Williams Lake is aware of fire activity started late this afternoon in the River Valley. The City is mobilizing to activate its Emergency Operations Centre at a Level 1 to support fire operations. Fire crews are on site. Fire Number is C21338:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Reports that cell service in/around Williams Lake is spotty at best. You may get an "out of service" message. Texts seem to work best.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Please get your updates from official feeds, @CityWL @CaribooRD
@CaribooRD
CRD
7 years
To clarify misinformation: Only approved essential service personnel are allowed in evacuation order zones at this time.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
8 months
The City of Williams Lake is opening a warming centre at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex during this week's extreme cold warning issued by Environment Canada. Read the City's full media release at:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Williams Lake to Host Rogers Hometown Hockey
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
Snow Clearing Update: City crews are working long hours, and as hard and as fast as they can to deal with this week's most recent, multiple snowfalls. We thank everyone for their patience and those who've gone out of their way to lend a hand to a neighbour.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Winds remain calm with a very thick haze of smoke hanging over the City. We hope this weather will help firefighters to do some good work.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
City crews are hard at work finishing the cleanup of the downtown core. Snow removal will be commencing tonight, and residential areas will be addressed once the downtown has been completed. Crews will be working through the weekend. Stay safe everyone!
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City of Williams Lake
2 years
We're continuing to share just a small sample of some of the women who do incredible work at the City for International Women's Day. Alyssa Page has been with the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex for the past nine years, and works as the Recreation Administration Coordinator.
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
Evacuation Alert Rescinded for City of Williams Lake - Aug. 15, 2017
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
The City of Williams Lake would like to recognize the extra efforts of our frontline and essential service workers who continue going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
Nice little community spotlight from the Rick Hansen Foundation on the amazing accessibility improvements at the Scout Island Nature Centre.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
Next up as we celebrate International Women's Day at the City of Williams Lake: Joan Flaspohler has been working at the City of Williams Lake since 1995, and started her career with the Williams Lake Fire Department in 1997.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
It's a calm and sunny day so far in WL. The forecast is calling for a very warm day with little rain, with very little wind predicted.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Highway 97 South remains closed. North on 97 is the only route out of WL. Should this change it will be publicly announced.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 months
All water access to Williams Lake is now closed until further notice for any recreational or public use as emergency aircraft will be utilizing it for water. Residents are asked to remain off the lake. Read the latest media release from the City's EOC at:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 years
The newly installed Kiwanis Pickleball Courts are getting fresh new lines painted and cracks sealed as crews from Tomko Sports Systems Inc. are working today, June 27, and tomorrow applying the finishing touches. The new courts are expected to be completed and ready Wednesday.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
1 month
River Valley Wildfire Update - Tuesday, July 23 (10:05 am) Crews made significant progress on the Williams Lake River Valley wildfire yesterday, July 22, and it is now listed as held by the BC Wildfire Service () 1/3
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Although fires pose no immediate threat to City of WL residents - have a bag of essentials and valuables ready in case of evacuation order.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Please be advised that contrary to some media reports there is NO re-entry planned for Monday for Williams Lake. No day or date is set.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Fire status still unchanged in/around WL. Alerts still in place but weather cooperating today!
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
Friday 4:00pm, situation in Williams Lake remains unchanged. Slight rain this afternoon, could use more! #williamslake
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
The City of Williams Lake would like to wish all of the teachers and staff at School District 27 @SD27_CC a Happy World Teacher's Day, and to acknowledge the tireless efforts of teachers to ensure minimal disruption to students' learning over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
1 month
On behalf of Council, Mayor Surinderpal Rathor expresses his gratitude for everyone who stepped up to assist during the emergency response for the River Valley wildfire:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
The City wide evacuation alert that was issued yesterday is still in place. No imminent danger to and property or structures within WL.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
The City of Williams Lake encourages residents to take pause this Remembrance Day to honour those who served and sacrificed their lives for our country. As a notice to residents, City Hall will be closed for the day.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
A City wide Evacuation Alert has been issued as a precaution due to weather conditions developing on Wednesday. Details on City Facebook.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
The Red Cross continues to provide services at the Boitanio Mall location from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Hours 9-3 this Thursday only.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Fire activity remains relatively unchanged today. Monitoring of conditions continues and there is no imminent danger in City limits.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Highway 97 is closed at Blue Lake for fire suppression. At this point do not go north, better to wait for further information. #BCWildfire
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
It's the first day of fall, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day in our city, as seen here at Scout Island Nature Centre ( @ScoutNature ). Feel free to share your fall photos below, and we hope you get a chance to get outside today to enjoy some of this sunshine!
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
4 years
State of local emergency, evacuation order for 11 properties City of Williams Lake due to flooding, evacuation alert for Green Acres Mobile Home Park. River Valley Trail closed until further notice:
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City of Williams Lake
3 years
On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the City of Williams Lake would like to acknowledge and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Although the recent, and forecasted, rain events are beneficial to the fire fighting efforts in the area, the @CityWL advises that... 1/4
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Latest information: "Working together to bring residents home" go to City's website for information, #williamslake
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Fire activity remains relatively unchanged. No imminent danger to any property or structures within City limits.
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City of Williams Lake
2 years
For the past 18 years, Wanetta Fehr has been the Parks Foreman with the City of Williams Lake. Wanetta said she loves her fellow co-workers and the great work they achieve together.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
News release: Regional Update on Evacuation Alerts and Orders #WilliamsLake #BCWildfire
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
Update from the Acting EOC Director & Director of Municipal Services, Gary Muraca. #williamslake #wltribune
@WLTribune
Williams Lake Tribune
7 years
Skeleton city crew in Williams Lake keeping things going: It has been a busy time, said Williams Lake’s manager of…
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
The Emerg. Social Serv. Reception Centre at WL Sec. School will close at 11pm to allow volunteers some rest. Re-opening at 8am on Thursday.
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
After a brief closure, and some rapid fire suppression, Hwy 24 is back in business!
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City of Williams Lake
4 years
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City of Williams Lake
4 years
City of Williams Lake crews continue to work on fixing a ruptured sewer line in the River Valley. Residents asked to please continue monitoring water use at this time.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
City of Williams Lake staff are all decked out for Plaid Friday in Williams Lake! Love Williams Lake is inviting residents to submit their photos shopping at local businesses to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #lovewilliamslake for a chance at $25 in Love Bucks.
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City of Williams Lake
3 years
City of Williams Lake staff and Mayor Walt Cobb, along with Williams Lake RCMP Detachment members, show support for Pink Shirt Day today, Feb. 23. Let's be kind to one another and help to put a stop to bullying! For more on Pink Shirt Day:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Canadian Armed Forces Thank CMRC Staff
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
Latest update, Williams Lake still under evacuation orders, situation is unchanged.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Fire Department crews continue to "fire smart" areas around town today. #williamslake
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 years
Wishing everyone a happy and enjoyable Victoria Day long weekend! Just a friendly reminder: City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 23, reopening on Tuesday, May 24.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 months
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: The City of Williams Lake is asking residents to refrain from flying any drones in City limits until the emergency is over. The BC Wildfire Service and emergency personnel will pull their resources out of the air if there is drone activity in the area.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
VIDEO: As the end of the year draws near, Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb and City Councillors each took some time to reflect on some of their collective accomplishments and highlights from 2021, as well as look ahead to 2022
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
CWL Air Index now 10+...stay inside (preferably w/AC or purification), use respiratory protection, and/or limit activity - esp kids/seniors!
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Weather conditions in WL remain stable. Cool air with light winds at the moment. There is a heavy blanket of smoke and air quality is poor.
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City of Williams Lake
3 years
We continue our celebration of Local Government Awareness Week with information about our Protective Services Department. #LGAW2021
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Message from Mayor Cobb - July 23rd.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 years
We're up against Sun Peaks in round two of CBC's Search for B.C.'s Best Small Town. Vote at the link below.
@j_mcelroy
Justin McElroy
2 years
From Salt Spring to Williams Lake, the second round of Southwest B.C. voting in the #BestSmallTownBC bracket begins now!
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Assisted Bus Transportation for City of Williams Lake Residents and Williams Lake Indian Band
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 years
Ashley Williston is the Director of Human Resources with the City of Williams Lake and said she feels privileged to work with such great people.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
The City of Williams Lake wishes to assure residents that drinking water continues to be maintained to the highest quality and safety.
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City of Williams Lake
2 years
After a 34-year career with the City, Manager of Finance Angela Cail will be retiring. On behalf of Council and staff, the City wishes Angela all the best in her next chapter! Read the City's release at:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
Thx to CWL/CRD/WLIB community who attended info fair last night - more to come when all our friends & neighbours are home!
@WLTribune
Williams Lake Tribune
7 years
Positive update provided at Stampede Grounds Wednesday: Residents gathered for an update on the current wildfire…
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 years
Phase one of a project to convert one of the Kiwanis tennis courts into four pickleball courts is complete. City staff are currently pressure washing the courts following the installation of new posts and nets this week. Phase two - crack sealing and resurfacing - goes in July.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
7 years
July 19th message from Mayor Cobb posted on City Facebook page.
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City of Williams Lake
3 years
Congratulations to Matt Sutherland (from left), Manager of Public Works, on receiving the City's Award of Excellence for Manager of the Year, as well as to Linda Evans, Development Services Coordinator, and Joe Olson, Chief Water/Sewer Operator, for Employees of the Year.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 years
The following are the preliminary results from the City of Williams Lake 2022 Local Government Election. The official results will be published Wednesday afternoon. Full preliminary results are available at:
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
2 years
The City of Williams Lake has worked with the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council to display banners in recognition and support of Indigenous reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day (Sept. 30) in the lakecity's downtown core. The banners will be hung annually from July 31 to Oct. 7.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
3 years
While Cariboo residents and visitors love the snow and winter, we all must do our part to help keep our streets and sidewalks clear. Watch this video on how our snow-removal procedure works, and what you can do to help keep our streets and sidewalks safe.
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
a return is not imminent.Officials continue to monitor the area fires closely and are committed to bring residents/businesses home...2/4
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City of Williams Lake
7 years
City Wide Evacuation Alert Issued due to Potential Weather Events - July 10/17 @ 6:00 PM
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City of Williams Lake
2 years
City of Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor (from left), and Councillors Joan Flaspohler, Jazmyn Lyons, Michael Moses and Angie Delainey prepare to raise the national Métis Flag outside City Hall in honour of Louis Riel Day today, November 16, the day of his execution in 1885.
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@CityWL
City of Williams Lake
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A reminder the River Valley is an active emergency response area and is closed to public access. Please stay out of the area. The City will continue to provide updates today as they become available. 3/3
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