Community Groups and Volunteers
Many of your friends and neighbours volunteer their time to provide services to Area L residents and property owners. They work through local community associations, recreation societies and volunteer fire departments. To find out who these community volunteers are and to find out more about their organizations, see the contact information below.
Please Note:
Cariboo Regional District – Area L
Volunteer Fire Departments:
- Deka Lake Volunteer Fire Department
- Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department
- Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department
- Sulphurous Lake District Volunteer Fire Department
- Watch Lake and North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Community Associations:
- Bridge Lake School Parent Advisory Council
- Deka Lake and District Ratepayers Association
- Friends of Bridge Lake
- Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake
- Green Lake and Area Ratepayers Association
- Highway 24 Interlakes Lions Club
- Lone Butte Historical Society
- Lone Butte and Horse Lake Community Association
- Mountain Spruce Community Center Society
- Watch Lake and District Women's Institute
Recreation
- Interlakes Snowmobile Club
- Knotty Ladies of the Cariboo
- Log Cabin Quilters
- Lone Butte Fish and Wildlife Association
- Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission
Crime Prevention
Cariboo Regional District – Area L
Director: Bruce Rattray
Alternate Director: Peter Crawshay
Area L Advisory Planning Commission:
Peter Bonter, Sheridan Lake
Alan Boyd, Green Lake
Gyl Connaty, Sheridan Lake
Peter Crawshay, Horse Lake
Art Guimond, Horse Lake
Hank Hackett, Deka Lake
Walter Levick, Sheridan Lake
Joanne Macaluso, Green Lake
Sharron Woloshyn, Lac des Roches
South Cariboo Airport Commission:
Al Richmond, Director Area G
Art Dumaresq, Director Area H
Bruce Rattray, Director Area L
Mitch Campsall, Mayor 100 Mile House
Jeffery Newman, Public member-at-large
Ken Greenall, Public member-at-large
Dick Munro, Public member-at-large
Contact Information:
Bruce Rattray
7815 Bell Road
Lone Butte, BC,V0K 1X2
brattray@cariboord.bc.ca
bruce@brucerattray.ca
Web site:
www.cariboord.bc.ca
www.brucerattray.ca
Back to topDeka Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Commissioners:
| Moira Davies | 250-593-4467 |
| Kenneth Marsh | 250-593-4248 |
| Joyce Rowe | 250-593-2292 |
| Elmer Arrance | 250-593-0270 |
Contact Information: see above
Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Directors:
| Doug Townsend, President | 250-593-4665 |
| Bill Adams, Vice President | 250-593-2303 |
| Correne Busby, Secretary | 250-593-4915 |
| Cathy Jordan, Treasurer | 250-593-9381 |
| Phyllis Greenlees, Director | 250-593-4171 |
| Doreen Wishart, Director | 250-593-4046 |
| David Rickenbacher, Director | |
| Dorothy Townsend, Director | 250-593-4665 |
| Regina Heine, Director | 250-593-2305 |
| Klaus Vogel, Director | 250-593-2328 |
Fire Fighter Officers:
| Doug Townsend, Chief | Central Hall | 250-593-4665 |
| Carson Dorward, Deputy Chief | Central Hall | 250-593-9342 |
| Mike Campbell, Lieutenant | Central Hall | 250-593-0255 |
| Ron Veitch, First Responder Coordinator | Central Hall | 250-593-2285 |
| Jamie Moberg, Deputy Chief | East Hall | 250-593-4481 |
| Klaus Vogel, Captain | East Hall | 250-593-2328 |
| Barry Reid, Lieutenant | East Hall | 250-593-4964 |
| Bruce Dierk, Deputy Chief | West Hall | 250-593-4915 |
| Paul Mulligan, Captain | West Hall | 250-593-0141 |
| Terry Thew, Lieutenant | West Hall | 250-593-4169 |
Contact Information:
Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department
C-28 Sheridan Store Site RR#1
Lone Butte, B C V0K 1X0
ivfd@bcwireless.com
Lone Butte Volunteer Fire Department
The Lone Butte Fire Department has been protecting residents since 1981 and is a function of the Cariboo Regional District. The 20 members of the department provide Fire Suppression, First Responder, and Road Rescue. The services provided by the Fire Dept. Are made possible by your hard working and dedicated neighbours and friends.
Fire Fighter Officers:
| Mike Collinge, Fire Chief | |
| Dave Fletcher, Deputy Chief | |
| Brady Johnston, Captain | |
| James Harrod, Captain | |
| Chris Edlund, Captain | |
| Joe Streber, Lieutenant |
Contact Information:
Firehall (non-emergency): 250-395-3112
vfdlonebutte@cariboord.bc.ca
Web site:
Sulphurous Lake District Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Directors:
| Ruth Wood, President | 250-593-4183 |
| Betty Aune, Vice President | |
| Velma Found, Secretary | |
| Kathi Connor, Treasurer | |
| Ed Frey, Past President | |
| Jack Walry, Interim Fire Chief | 250-593-4519 |
Contact Information:
Sulphurous Lake District Volunteer Fire Department
C-160 Sulphurous Lake Site RR#1
Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1X0
Watch Lake and North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Directors:
| Roy Allan, President | 604-858-9713 | royallan@xplornet.com |
| Alan Boyd, Vice-President | 250-456-7651 | janal@bcinternet.net |
| Robin Rusaw, Secretary | 250-456-7707 | rusaw@bcinternet.net |
| Guy Aggiss, Treasurer | 250-395-4846 | gag@uniserve.com |
| Lee Granberg, Director | 250-456-7314 | patsy@fromlifedrawings.com |
| Lynda Krupp, Director | 250-456-7730 | pinegate@bcinternet.net |
| Joanne Macaluso, Director | 250-456-2422 | Joanne_macaluso@bcit.ca |
| Karen Parlee, Director | 250-395-9031 | parlee.karen@gmail.com |
| Merv Tompkins, Director | 250-456-2471 | mervt@bcinternet.net |
| Alan Watrich, Director | 250-456-7642 | awatrich@bcwireless.com |
Firefighter Officers:
| Guy Poliseno, Fire Chief | 250-395-9082 |
| Greg Moro, Assistant Chief | 250-456-2124 |
| Andy Palaniak, Captain | 250-456-7460 |
| Kathlene D. Moro, Lieutenant | 250-456-2124 |
| Jayne Palaniak, Lieutenant | 250-456-7460 |
Contact Information: see above
Bridge Lake School Parent Advisory Council
The Bridge Lake School PAC meets regularly to discuss issues affecting students at the school. It also undertakes fund raising activities, including the popular Dinner / Auction held each November. Recent fundraising activities have resulted in the purchase and installation of playground equipment at the school.
Council Members:
| Lydia deGroot (President) | 250-593-0364 |
| Andrea Veitch (Vice-President) | 250-593-2285 |
| Denise Waldner (Vice-President) | 250-593-4763 |
| Sandy Law (Secretary) | 250-593-4580 |
| Sibylle Vogel (Treasurer) | 250-593-2328 |
| Colette Swain (DPAC Rep) | 250-593-4631 |
Deka Lake and District Ratepayers Association
Board of Directors:
| Hackett, Hank (President) | 250-593-4490 | hhackett@telus.net |
| Pasanen, Pat (Vice-President) | 250-593-0145 | pasanen@telus.net |
| Millway, Penny (Secretary) | 250-593-4521 | pennymillway@bcinternet.net |
| Wiebe, Lorna (Treasurer) | 250-593-2320 | dekawiebe@telus.net |
| Berger, Gerhard | 250-593-4721 | gerhard@thebergers.ca |
| Martin, Al | 250-593-4111 | bigal50@telus.net |
| McCune, Marvel | 250-593-4722 | |
| McKay, Joyce | ||
| Regehr, Susan | 250-593-4688 | regehr@bcinternet.net |
| Zink, Wolf | 250-593-4466 | wolfzink@bcinternet.net |
Contact Information:
Deka Lake and District Ratepayers Association
C-73, Blaine Rd., R.R. #1
Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1X0
Friends of Bridge Lake
Friends of Bridge Lake is a group of Bridge Lake area residents and "friends" who share a common interest in preserving the unique environment, culture and character of the area.
Their purpose is:
- To support activities that contribute to the preservation of the natural environment, traditional character and culture of the Bridge Lake area of British Columbia
- To work with governments, organizations and individuals to develop and implement sustainable land and water use practices particularly in the Bridge Lake area of British Columbia
- To provide a forum for Bridge Lake area property owners to share information, concerns and ideas related to the use of local area lands and waters.
Board of Directors:
| Jim Dunbar (President) | 250-593-9336 | president@friendsofbridgelake.org |
| Les Anderson (Vice-President) | 250-593-4984 | lesanne@telus.net |
| Karl Schmitz (Secretary/Treasurer) | 250-593-4078 | kschmitz@bcwireless.com |
| Richard Smith (Director) | 250-593-0347 | richard@stoneycreekwinepress.com |
| Dave Rickenbacher (Director) | 250-593-2315 | woodway@telus.net |
Contact Information:
Friends of Bridge Lake
7838 Bell Road
Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1X2
info@friendsofbridgelake.org
Web site:
Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake
The purpose of the society is to work for the future well-being of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake through environmental stewardship activities and community projects.
Since Lac des Roches and Birch Lake are, for the most part, summer recreational lakes in the South Cariboo Interlakes area, many of the land owners are seasonal and unaware of or unable to keep abreast of the local issues that may affect them or their properties. Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake initially formed to provide a method and united voice, particularly for absent landowners, to speak out on community matters that concerned them about our area – specifically land use plans.
Over time, the group has transformed into a proactive stewardship and community organization. Membership was - and still is - voluntary and open to anyone although property owners and leasers within the entire watershed are encouraged to join and steer the group in a desired path through communication and voting processes. The group is one of several community organizations in the Interlakes Area that now plays an important role of communication for the residents and users that enjoy the entire watershed in the most eastern part of the Area L South Cariboo region.
Stewardship activities currently include: BCLSS lake monitoring; Ministry of Environment Lake testing; several recognized bird counts; creel reporting for fish stocking analysis; land use planning input and overnment communication liaison. Other aspects of stewardship we are pursuing include: lake speed restrictions; land and water risk assessment; lake hazard identification; lake emergency response improvements; spawning channel growth; wildlife reserve watch and lakeshore development practices recognition. Stewardship activities involve: observation; research; data collection; map development; discussions; meetings; letter writing; as well as outdoor counting and on-lake testing from watercraft.
Community projects have been focused so far on uniting the individual residents through communication by: identifying property owners; establishing an information-sharing website; producing an annual newsletter and regular updates to a community column published in the local newspaper. As interest grows, we will look at expanding some of the area individuals’ pursuits as community projects such as: roadside cleanup; group volunteering and husbandry; historical preservation and liaising with other community organizations and governing bodies in the Interlakes area. Our growth as a community organization is in response to demographic changes and encouragement by our Regional District Director.
Board of Directors:
| Barry Reid (Chairman) | ||
| Marie Wallewein (Co-Chairman) | ||
| Sharron Woloshyn (Secretary / Publicity) | ||
| Dave Woods (Treasurer) | ||
| Bill Jollymore Media (Relations Director) | ||
| Lorraine Jollymore (Media Relations Co–Director) | ||
| Gordon Marshall (Membership Director) | ||
| Wendy Marshall (Wildlife & Stewardship Director) | ||
| Al Wallewein (Website Director) | ||
| Ralph Watson (Director at Large) | ||
| Heidi Ruegg (Director at Large) | ||
| Lois Motz (Director at Large) | ||
| Bev Woods (Director at Large) |
Contact Information:
Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake
General Delivery,
Bridge Lake, BC, V0K 1E0
contactus@lacdesroches.org
Web site:
Green Lake and Area Ratepayers Association
Board of Directors:
| Bruce Gilmour, President | 250-456-2140 / 604-222-0760 |
| Marie Kuyek, Treasurer and Editor | 250-456-2230 |
| Lorie Fleming, Secretary | 250-456-7566 |
| Joanne Macaluso, Director | 250-456-7320 |
| Judy Cole, Director | 250-456-7708 |
| Dave Schwarz, Director | 250-833-0074 |
| Mark Tener, Director | 250-456-6055 |
| Jack Keough, Director | 250-456-7725 |
| Dunham Craig, Director | 250-456-2133 |
| Alan Boyd, Director | 250-456-7651 |
| Fred Kuyek, Water Testing | 250-456-2230 |
| Gordon Labinsky, OCP Advisor | 250-456-2310 |
Contact Information:
Marie Kuyek: greenwatchlake@gmail.com
Highway 24 Interlakes Lions Club
Mission Statement: To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services throughout community involvement and international cooperation.
The Lions' motto is "We Serve."
Board of Directors:
| Stan Matthews, President | 250-593-2283 |
| Linda Bishop, Secretary | 250-593-4505 |
| Darlene Furber, Treasurer | 250-706-2519 |
| Harry Bishop, 1st Vice-President | 250-593-4438 |
| Colin Bromley, 2nd Vice-President | 250-593-4384 |
| Harv Allen, Director | 250-593-2135 |
| Jim Sanness, Director | 250-593-4540 |
| Don Charlton, Director | 250-593-4583 |
| Gerry Swope, Director | 250-593-4006 |
Contact Information:
C-176, E. Sheridan Site, RR #1
Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1X0
Lone Butte Historical Association
Mission Statement:
A Society concerned with the preservation of Heritage Buildings and Landmarks in the Lone Butte and Horse Lake Area
The Society was incorporated in 1986 to foster tourism and public interest in the history of the Lone Butte Area. The Association opened Water Tower Park / Rest station in 1995, an official BC Heritage attraction, which has the last standing & restored water tower on the old BC Railway Line. Water Tower Park is open daily from the May long weekend to Thanksgiving and has an area map, log washroom facilities, speeder & shed, log picnic tables and children's play area. The Association owns, helped restore and relocate the Willowford #3 Schoolhouse to the Horse Lake Elementary School grounds. The Association provides the upkeep at the Lone Butte Pioneer Cemetery, including the new log fence, log bench and cairn with the names and dates of the pioneer residents. The Association owns the Alice Singleton Heritage House, which was formerly the area's first church, first Red Cross outpost hospital opened in 1949, and former Lone Butte Post Office (1959 - 1979) complete with one of the last original Defunbunker Fallout shelters from the 1950's. The Association was instrumental in the establishment and return of the Lone Butte Rock as a provincially protected land reserve for all the people of BC.
Board of Directors:
| Al Jones, President | |
| Shirley Canning, Vice-president | |
| Bob Cochrane, Treasurer | |
| Gayle Jones, Recording Secretary | |
| Verna Desjardine, Director | |
| Anna Granberg, Director | |
| Evelyn Nelson, Director | |
| Debbie Sawatsky, Director |
Contact Information:
Al Jones
6345 Horse Lake Road
100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E3
250-395-5193
joneslabour@bcinternet.net
Lone Butte and Horse Lake Community Association
The non–profit Association is responsible for managing the operation of the Lone Butte Community Hall. It organizes community events such as dances and craft fairs to raise money for the community hall. The current focus is on providing recreational facilities for local children. Specifically, fundraising is underway for an outdoor community sports area - an ice rink with hockey nets for the winter and a court for volleyball, tennis and basketball in the summer.
Board of Directors:
| Tracey Lervik, President | |
| Chris Schmidt, Vice President | |
| Audrey Burnell-Higgs, Secretary | |
| Karen Schuurman, Treasurer | |
| Audrey Burnell-Higgs, Craft and flea markets | |
| Dona Andrews, Director | |
| Elaine Kisby, Director | |
| Heather Nelson, Director | |
| Ken Schmidt, Director | |
| Ron Shannon, Director |
Contact Information:
General information: Chris or Ken Schmidt
Hall bookings: Heather Nelson 250-395-3588
Mountain Spruce Community Centre Society
The MSCCS was incorporated as a Society in April 2000 and received Federal charitable status in October of that year.
The goal of the Society is to work towards the creation of a viable Community Centre to serve the communities of Sulphurous, Deka, Hathaway and Higgins Lakes and to foster an awareness of the interdependence of man with his natural environment.
The society has a Crown Lease on approx 13 acres of land located near the intersection of Mahood Lake Road with Burgess & Higgins Lake Roads.
The present executive do not see Community Centre as something that will be accomplished in the very near future, but feel it is vitally important to retain the leased property for this purpose.
In the meantime, the society is concentrating on the Park aspect of the property with the establishment of a picnic area and a perimeter walking trail.
Current Executive:
| Penny Millway, Chairperson | 250-593-4521 |
| Roy Tomlinson, Park Planner | 250-593-4527 |
| Joyce McManus | |
| Rena Wheatley | |
| Marg Lundstrom | |
| Ted & Mary Weight | |
| Tony Eades |
Contact Information:
C97 Higgins Lake Rd. RR#1
Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1X0
pennymillway@bcinternet.net
Watch Lake and District Women's Institute
Originally the Farmer's Institute, the Women's Institute is a service group which undertakes fundraising activities for local, national and international causes as well as supporting and encouraging the educational and self-improvement activities of its members. The group works with the Watch Lake Green Lake Community Association to develop and manage the Watch Lake Community Hall.
Board of Directors:
| Lynda Krupp (President) | 250-456-7330 |
| Helen Eagle (Vice-president) | |
| Marilyn Walsh (Treasurer) | |
| Alina Teichrab (Secretary) |
Contact Information:
To book the Watch lake Community Hall, contact Joni Guenther at 250-456-7330 or Alina Teichrab c/o 250-456-7741 or Helen Eagle at 250-456-2413
To arrange drop off of recyclable bottles and cans, call Lynda Krupp at 250-456-7730 - money from recycling is donated to the Building Fund for the community hall addition.
Interlakes Snowmobile Club
Board of Directors:
| Cant, Marshall (Vice President) | 250-593-0390 | |
| Chave, Marie-Jo (Treasurer) | 250-593-0098 | anouk@bcwireless.com |
| Derepentigny, Janet (Secretary) | ||
| Derepentigny, Marcel (Director) | ||
| Griese, Hans (Director) | 250-593-4100 | |
| Hackett, Hank (President) | 250-593-4490 | hhackett@telus.net |
| Levick, Walt (Director) | 250-593-4570 | fwlevick@bcinternet.net |
| Sime, Barry (Director) | 250-593-2300 | |
| Smith, Jim (Director) | 250-593-2300 |
Contact Information:
Interlakes Snowmobile Club
C66 West Sheridan Site RR#1
Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1X0
Knotty Ladies of the Cariboo
The Knotty Ladies of the Cariboo is a new appliqué group whose purpose is to encourage and further the art of hand appliqué and hand quilting. The group meets on the third Monday of each month from September to June in member's homes around the Interlakes area. Meetings are usually from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The group offers in-house demonstrations on various appliqué techniques and various ways of hand quilting. The "knotty ladies" undertake group as well as individual projects.
Contact Information:
| Celia Visscher | 250-593-4070 | |
| Mieke McIntosh | 250-593-4770 |
Log Cabin Quilters
The Log Cabin Quilters is a group whose purpose is to encourage and further the art of quilting by sharing with each other, their knowledge, inspiration and friendships. They meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from September to June at the Interlakes Community Hall. Meeting hours are usually 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The group offers in-house demonstrations on various quilting techniques, access to the quilting library, help with quilting projects, in-house courses, and quilting retreats. The group makes two group quilts a year - one for the Bridge Lake Elementary School auction and the other for the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department raffle.
Contact Information:
| Mieke McIntosh | 250-593-4770 | |
| Laura Colgan | 250-593-2256 |
Lone Butte Fish and Wildlife Association
The Purposes of the Association are:
- To create an awareness of the fish, wildlife, natural resources, outdoor recreational areas, their sound, long term management and integrated use.
- To obtain and maintain reasonable public access to all recreational areas.
- To promote the principles of the needs of conservation, proper game management and to cooperate with Provincial Authorities.
- To promote a true appreciation of sportsmanship and sports safety in the light of fish and wildlife regulations and all the fair and accepted rules of hunting and fishing and to foster "Goodwill" between sportsmen and sportswomen, other recreationists and landowners.
The association maintains an outdoor shooting range at 5513 Hwy 24. The range is utilised by association members in the pursuit of handgun, trap, blackpowder, rim fire, center fire target shooting/sport shooting. The public is able to use the range, as a guest of a association member. There is a nominal charge to the guest, this is for liability insurance.
There is a Youth Group that is part of the LBFWA. This group is open to youth 11 to 16 yrs. The group's activities include fishing, camping, hunting, survival training, compass use and the safe/responsible use of firearms.
A number of association members are qualified firearms instructors. They regularly hold lessons and testing for anyone interested in getting a firearms license.
Board of Directors:
| John Mihalicz, President | 250-395-5235 |
| Edgar Lansing, Vice-President | 250-395-1965 |
| Vince Forsberg, Secretary | 250-593-4004 |
| Kerri Mingo, Treasurer | 250-395-6157 |
| Brian Williams, Director-Hand Guns | 250-395-8811 |
| Malcolm Cattanach, Director-Trap | 250-791-6744 |
| Mike Case, Director C-Nile Youth Group | 250-395-2908 |
| Jude Dion, Director–Fisheries | 250-395-4626 |
| Edgar Lansing, Director-Black Powder | 250-395-1965 |
| John Mihalicz, Director-Long Guns | 250-395-5235 |
| Dave Mingo, Director-at-large | 250-395-6157 |
| Gregg Pelleren, Director-at-large | 250-395-3606 |
| Karen Pelleren, Director-at-large | 250-395-3606 |
Contact Information:
For more information on association functions/activities, please contact anyone of the Executive Board or write to:
Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association
5513 Hwy. 24
Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1X0
Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission
The Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission is responsible for operating the Interlakes Ball Diamond, the Interlakes Community Hall and the Interlakes Agri-Rec Complex. The group hosts three dances a year, the Fathers Day Spaghetti Dinner and the Christmas Craft Fair, as well as other community events. It is available to cater your special meal and/or run your bar. The community hall is used by local groups as a meeting place, or rented out for private functions. The ball diamond is used in the summer for the Friday night drop-in ball game, or the league games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two slo-pitch tournaments are hosted each year. The Interlakes Rodeo is hosted on the August long weekend at the Agri-Rec Complex and the 4H Club uses the rodeo grounds for their events.
Commission Members:
| Tim Ruscheinsky, President | 250-593-2239 | tarjar@bcinternet.net |
| Carolyn Charlton, Vice-president | ||
| Gyl Connaty, Correspondence Secretary | 250-593-4456 | deerhaven@bcwireless.com |
| Wendy Chase, Recording Secretary | 250-593-0203 | wendy_chase@hotmail.com |
| Christine Nadeau, Treasurer | 250-593-4885 | iwp@bcinternet.net |
| Verna Desjardine, Director | 250-593-0025 | |
| A.J. Dwyer, Director | 250-593-4011 | gdwyer@telus.net |
| Joanne Levick, Director | 250-593-4570 | |
| Marion Mickelsen, Director | 250-593-4354 | |
| Karen Passmore, Director | 250-593-0123 | passmorekaren@gmail.com |
| Bud Ritchie, Director | ||
| Mary Ritchie, Director | ||
| Eva Ruscheinsky, Director | 250-593-4567 | |
| Garry Ruscheinsky, Director | 250-593-4567 | |
| Barb Weston, Director | 250-593-4967 | westonwater@bcwireless.com |
| Jim Zalo, Director | 250-593-0203 |
Interlakes Hall rental contact:
Mieke McIntosh
(250) 593-4770
miekemc@bcinternet.net
Contact Information: see above
Web site: www.interlakescommunity.com
South Cariboo Citizens on Patrol
The South Cariboo Citizens on Patrol has patrol groups in 100 Mile House, Deka Lake, Canim Lake and Bridge Lake. The group operates under the auspices of the Community Policing Consultative Committee. Its purpose is to provide extra eyes and ears for the RCMP.
Contact Information:
1-877-593-2344
- or -
local detachment of the RCMP at 250-395-2456 in 100 Mile House, BC
Web site: www.sccop.com
Rural Crime Watch
The South Cariboo Rural Crime Watch program is designed to reduce the incidence of crime in rural and small municipality areas. Members are those with a vested interest in the rural community: ranchers, business owners, house and acreage owners, resort owners and other community members living in the South Cariboo. Their active involvement with crime prevention techniques enhances their security and quality of life.
Think of a blanket or a shroud that offers protection or, in this case prevention, and you understand the concept of the 100 Mile RCMP's Rural Crime Watch crime prevention program. RCW is a community effort that reduces rural crime and works in conjunction with Citizens on Patrol (COP).
The computer fan-out system is the heart of RCW. The computer houses members' phone numbers. When a crime occurs, the investigating member records a message explaining what s/he is looking for.
Contact Information and Website: www.ruralcrimewatch.com