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News from the Ashcroft RCMP police blotter

A police blitz on Highway 1 gets results, the deer are still winning, and the blue walrus is still missing.
Ashcroft elects new councillor

Ashcroft elects new councillor

Doreen Lambert won the by-election on Aug. 10 to fill the Council seat vacated by Jackie Tegart.

New park unlikely for Spences Bridge

It was a close vote, but not enough petitions in favour of the proposed park were returned.
Cariboo Wagon Road turns 150

Cariboo Wagon Road turns 150

Celebrations and events planned this weekend to celebrate sesquicentennial of famed route to the goldfields
Consul General plans Ashcroft visit

Consul General plans Ashcroft visit

Visit to the Japanese Consul General in Vancouver capped off visit from Ashcroft's sister city, Bifuka
Plane crash near Cache Creek claims one life

Plane crash near Cache Creek claims one life

A 16-year-old student pilot died when his plane crashed in wooded mountainous terrain near Cache Creek.
Ashcroft plays host to Japanese visitors

Ashcroft plays host to Japanese visitors

A delegation from Ashcroft's sister city, Bifuka, arrives in the area

Open burning prohibited throughout region

Continued hot, dry weather increases risk of forest fires.

Ashcroft Ranch “no value” to taxpayers

Metro Vancouver's ownership of the ranch questioned once more
Spences Bridge to decide this week if park will go ahead

Spences Bridge to decide this week if park will go ahead

All property owners receive petition on whether a park should be built in the old school grounds