Williams Lake Community Policing

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Did you know Williams Lake Community Policing does much more than just safety patrols? Volunteers also get out to support community events like the Williams Lake Stampede Parade, Indigenous Peoples' Day Parade, and the City of Williams Lake Bike Rodeo. These are just a few of many, but it is our busy time of year, so every little bit helps. Let us know if you have time to give a hand with our team of folks helping keep this city safe.

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

📢The BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to be cautious with the use of campfires and abide by open burning prohibitions as we move into warmer and drier conditions throughout the coming weeks.

Fuel conditions across the Cariboo Fire Centre reflect a combination of last summer’s drought severity, winter precipitation, and recent warm, dry conditions. With warm and dry conditions and elevated winds expected to persist across the Cariboo region, fuels will continue to dry out, particularly in lower elevations, further elevating wildfire risk.

In the past seven days, we have responded to 14 human-caused wildfires. We ask the public to follow all current open burning prohibitions. Human-caused fires divert critical resources away from preparedness and response to naturally occurring wildfires.

Category 2 and Category 3 prohibitions and all associated activities remain in effect throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre including the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area.

Don't forget to take a moment to register for VoyentAlert!, our emergency notification system. It's a quick and easy way to stay informed during wildfires and other emergencies in our region. Visit cariboord.ca/EmergencyNotification/ for more details and a quick and simple registration. Remember, if we can't reach you, we can't notify you.

05/05/2026

During the Spring Classic Indoor Rodeo Barn Dance on April 25, WL Citizens on Patrol provided safe rides home by donation. Our volunteers gave up their Saturday night and stayed up all night to keep folks safe on our roads. 🙌❤️

05/04/2026

Last weekend, our dedicated volunteers were doing some traffic control to support the Bright Futures 5k run/walk in downtown Williams Lake to raise funds for the BC Children's Hospital. Visible volunteers ensured runners and walkers were kept safer from drivers on Sunday,

05/04/2026

Effective Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT, Category 2 and 3 open fires and associated equipment and activities will be prohibited across the entire Cariboo Fire Centre including the Tsilhqot'in (Xeni Gwet'in) Declared Title Area.

The prohibitions will remain in place until 12:00 noon on October 31, 2026, or until the orders are rescinded.

For full details, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category-2-and-3-open-fire-prohibitions-coming-into-effect-across-the-cariboo-fire-centre-2/

04/25/2026

It is always a good plan to be prepared!

Spring Cleaning? Don’t forget to refresh your emergency preparedness! A quick seasonal refresh now can make a big difference when you need it most.

🎒 Update your grab and go bag - replace expired food, water, and medications, and swap in seasonal clothing
📄 Review and update your household emergency plan
📱Register or update your information in our emergency notification system

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