City of Williams Lake

The City, Orange Shirt Society, Cariboo Friendship Society and Williams Lake First Nation joined community partners this morning (Wednesday, September 11) to officially unveil the Every Child Matters Crosswalk installed late August at the intersection of Third Avenue and Yorston Street. WLFN Chief Willie Sellars emceed the event, and was joined by representatives from the City, Orange Shirt Society, Cariboo Friendship Society and MLA Lorne Doerkson's office to speak about the importance and significance of the crosswalk. The Every Child Matters Crosswalk is based on the 2023 Orange Shirt Society's 10th Anniversary of Orange Shirt Day Every Child Matters design. The installation of the crosswalk was made possible through grant funding and collaboration between the City, Orange Shirt Society, Cariboo Friendship Society, Williams Lake First Nation and the Union of BC Municipalities. The crosswalk is a visual reminder of the possibilities available through working collaboratively together, and aims to inspire the community to continue to work toward meaningful reconciliation.

Join our team! The City of Williams Lake has a fantastic opportunity available for the full-time position of Building Official. For the complete job description and application information visit the City's Careers page at: https://lnkd.in/gxQK9S2P

Members of City of Williams Lake Council were honoured to attend and to stand with the Tsilhqot'in Nation to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Tsilhqot'in title victory in the Supreme Court of Canada in Nemiah Valley on Wednesday, June 26. During the celebration, Mayor Surinderpal Rathor presented Tsilhqot'in National Government Chief Joe Alphonse a certificate of recognition on behalf of the City of Williams Lake. Pictured are: Coun. Scott Nelson (from left), Coun. Joan Flaspohler, Mayor Surinderpal Rathor and TNG Chief Joe Alphonse. Also in attendance but absent from the photo is Coun. Michael Moses. - Photo courtesy of Laureen Carruthers Photography

We are thrilled to share that 11 municipalities have declared June 17th as Hope Air Day in British Columbia, recognizing the essential work of Hope Air in helping B.C. residents connect to health care despite distance or cost. Hope Air Day is designed to unite the residents of British Columbia and its elected officials, corporations and key stakeholders, on the issue of equitable access to health care. Together we will celebrate the role Hope Air plays in connecting patients to medical care far from home with the long-standing support of our partners that fuel our mission. Thank you to all the municipalities who have recognized the important role Hope Air plays in helping patients access health care: City of Prince George, Resort Municipality Of Whistler, Town of Oliver, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, City of Courtenay, Village of Masset, City of Trail, City Of Port Alberni, Town of Princeton, City of Williams Lake Learn more and pledge you support at hopeair.ca/bc

Join our team! The City of Williams Lake is hiring for the management position of Director of Planning and Development. The Director of Planning and Development will maintain the comprehensive responsibility for the long-term planning, current planning, and community development. They will also manage the Development Services department (Planning, Engineering, and Business Licences). For the complete job description and application information visit: https://lnkd.in/ggqzHHZx

The City of Williams Lake and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 882-B have ratified the terms of a new four-year Collective Agreement covering all unionized employees. Read the full media release at: https://lnkd.in/g5HJceGH

For National Public Works Week, the City is celebrating all of the hard work, commitment and dedication of our Municipal Services team and all they do for the City of Williams Lake. We're proud of all the great work they undertake to help deliver services to the community, such as City streets, sewer and water, street lights, utilities, managing the airport, parks, traffic signal systems, landscaping, gardening and much more. Thank you, Williams Lake Public Works team! Public Works Association of BC #npww #williamslake #publicworksweek

Today marks the last day of Local Government Awareness Week (May 12-18). And last, but certainly not least, we're highlighting the City's Community Services Department! The Community Services Department manages the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex and works to provide a wide range of recreation and leisure opportunities to help enhance the quality of life for residents of Williams Lake and surrounding communities. The goal is to provide opportunities that are accessible, affordable and innovative, and engage all members of the community. On top of everything happening at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, the department also books all recreation facility rental spaces in the CMRC, including all City-owned and operated parks, outdoor open spaces, playgrounds and trails, as well as provides administrative support and expertise to City-approved recreation fee for service agreement organizations. #lgaw2024 #localgovernmentawarenessweek #williamslake #localgovernment

The City is continuing to celebrate Local Government Awareness Week (May 12-18). For day six, we're showcasing our Development Services Department. Development Services works with City Council, community organizations, investors and landowners providing a number of City functions including building inspection, business licensing, community planning, development review, subdivision approvals, site servicing, park acquisition, land disposition, mapping, grant administration and civil engineering. The Development Services Department also provides information to City Council on the management, upgrading and expansion of City utilities, properties and infrastructure, as well as works to foster relationships between Council, local Indigenous communities, community service agencies and senior levels of government to address challenges facing the community. #lgaw2024 #localgovernmentawarenessweek #williamslake #localgovernment

On day five of Local Government Awareness Week, we are showcasing the City's Protective Services Department - the people who work around the clock ensuring everyone in the community feels their homes, businesses, neighbourhoods, streets and recreation areas are safe and secure. Protective Services provides a broad service to the community, including fire protection, fire prevention, emergency planning, emergency support services and bylaw services. Whether responding to emergency fire calls, working with neighbours frustrated over an uncut lawn, business owners concerned about vulnerable populations near their property, or consoling individuals that may have lost their homes or loved ones, Protective Services staff provide considerate and professional response to our community. #lgaw2024 #localgovernmentawarenessweek #williamslake #localgovernment