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By Carole Rooney – 100 Mile House Free Press Published: February 13, 2013 8:00 AM Updated: February 13, 2013 8:06 AM An idea for shared fire department services in the South Cariboo has been brought forward by 100 Mile House … Continue reading →

Article from February 13 edition of 100 Mile Free Press in memory of George Wilson – Sad loss With great sadness George Wilson lost his battle with cancer on Jan. 26, 2013.  He is survived by Kathleen, his loving wife … Continue reading →

In honor of George Wilson’s passing, the WLNGVFD has established a memorial fund in his name.  Funds will be used as George would have wished for extraordinary expenses that the fire dept. might incur.  Donations can be made in George’s … Continue reading →

Follow this link to see the devastation taking place in Australia and Tasmania.  Firefighters from New Zealand have even been called in to assist.  Australia has also invented a new purple color for their weather maps to represent temperatures that … Continue reading →

Parliament officially announces that volunteer firefighters were able to claim income tax credit in 2011 for the important work that they perform. Announcement: Ottawa,Ontario, December 13, 2012: Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament for Wetaskiwin, announced today that more than 37,000 … Continue reading →