Tag: District of Wells

District of Wells and Osisko Gold sign multi-million dollar Support and Benefit Agreement

Mining George Henderson - July 23, 2026

Osisko Gold has entered into a "Support and Benefits Agreement" with the District of Wells.

Wells Mayor Ed Coleman will not be seeking re-election

Politics George Henderson - June 30, 2026

Ed Coleman is retiring from politics and will not be running for Mayor of Wells in October.

Cariboo property assessments up marginally for the start of 2026

Community Teryn Midzain - January 3, 2026

Property Assessments in the Cariboo rose marginally between 2025 and 2026, with Williams Lake seeing the largest rise out of the region's cities.

District of Wells could see some exciting new development

District of Wells George Henderson - November 28, 2025

Wells could have a new subdivision down the road.

Lhtako Dene Nation and District of Wells Sign 150 Year Charter

District of Wells Teryn Midzain - August 2, 2025

Chief Clifford LeBrun of Lhtako Dene, and Mayor of the District of Wells, Ed Coleman, signed a new charter that guarantees the two governments will work together for the next 'Seven Generations of Decision Making' on major infrastructure projects that will help grow and sustain the communities.

UPDATE: Wildfire Near Jack of Clubs Lake

Wildfires Teryn Midzain - August 1, 2025

A wildfire believed to have been caused by a lightning strike has been spotted in the Quesnel Highland near Jack of Clubs Lake in the District of Wells. The fire is 1.5 hectares in size.

Osisko’s Cariboo Gold Project Moves Forward with a US$450M Investment

Mining Teryn Midzain - July 25, 2025

Osisko Development's Cariboo Gold Project has received significant funding that will advance its construction. Osisko announced on Monday, July 21, that it has secured a US$450 million loan from Appian Capital Advisory Limited that will support the mine near Wells and Barkville's development and construction.