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Thompson and Chilcotin Rivers steelhead trout in danger of extinction. (Christi Baron photo)

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‘Unprecedented’: Zero steelhead trout detected in the Fraser River this year

Spawning population of Thompson and Chilcotin steelhead could be as few as 30 individuals

On Thursday, Nov. 27, a small elderly dog was found abandoned in a trash bag at the Lone Butte Transfer Station. (Cory Forsyth photo)

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Dog found abandoned in garbage at Lone Butte Transfer Station

The animal was rescued from a trash bag and is now receiving care

Two different species of pitcher plants grown by Christian and Elanore Lass. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

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Gardening with bite: B.C. couple cultivate carnivorous plants for educational growth

Elanore and Christian Lass launch Hungry Plant Pals to share love of botany in south Cariboo

Donald Lipsett is a resident of the Simon Lake area who was tricked into giving out his credit card information to a scammer impersonating a Telus representative. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

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South Cariboo senior hangs up on ‘Telus’ scam after small loss, now warning others

Donald Lipsett was tricked into giving his credit card information to a scammer impersonating Telus

On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, West Fraser announced the permanent closure of its 100 Mile Lumber sawmill by the end of the year. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

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Millworkers heartbroken over West Fraser-100 Mile Lumber closure

West Fraser employees are figuring out their next steps in 100 Mile House

Rob Baron, West Fraser’s Regional manager of operations, and Jeremy Schmidt, 100 Mile Lumber’s general manager, answer questions during the District of 100 Mile House’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Around a half dozen community members came out to listen to the discussion. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

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West Fraser blames 100 Mile House sawmill closure on high cost of logs

Management explained operations will wind down by the end of September

On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, West Fraser announced the permanent closure of its 100 Mile Lumber sawmill by the end of the year. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

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West Fraser closing 100 Mile sawmill by end of year, 165 workers to be impacted

The closure is expected to take place by the end of 2025