Listen Live
Listen Live
Listen Live

WLIB receives funding to build a new community facility

A new community building for the Williams Lake Indian Band is one of six projects in B.C. to be approved under the Community, Culture, and Recreation Infrastructure stream.

The Federal government announced Friday it will be providing the Band $1,493,190 to build a new community facility that will include a meeting centre, citizens’ archive, museum, administrative offices, and arts and artifacts display with the Band providing the remaining $497,730.

“Culture and recreation centres are the backbone of our communities and important focal points for activities that bring people together and help them thrive and grow,” Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility and Member of Parliament for Delta, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities said in a news release.

“These six projects will provide people from Williams Lake to Tsawwassen with the modern, accessible and culturally adapted facilities they need to nurture healthy lifestyles, promote their cultures, learn new things and flourish for generations to come.”

Chief Willie Sellars said they are still waiting for an architectural design to be complete and hopes to provide further details on the project sometime next week.

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it). If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at [email protected]

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Quesnel Ambassadors Showcase for Crowning Ceremony Tonight

The showcase for the 2025 Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program was held last night. The four candidates gave speeches and presentations on their skills and lives. The event was MC'd by the previous years Quesnel Ambassadors winners. The final decision on who will be the 2025 Quesnel Ambassador will be made tonight at 7 pm at Echen Hall.

Big Donation Gives a Big Step for Quesnel Search and Rescue

The Quesnel Search and Rescue received a $5,000 donation from the Quesnel Elks Lodge #298. The Director of Quesnel Search and Rescue says donation will be going towards advancing the Search and Rescue's technical rope rescue kit.

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

Missing Woman Last Seen in Quesnel Found Deceased

RCMP report on July 11, 2025, they have found Alice Chingee deceased. Chingee was reported missing on July 18, 2024.

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 
- Advertisement -