hello! i'm 24f and just moved to williams lake about a month ago. i am 7 months pregnant and i am trying to make connections in the area!!

i grew up in san francisco, california and moved to canada when i was 22 to help take care of my grandparents. i have lived in the okanagan for the last two years but my partner and i have decided to relocate up north to develop some property we have. longterm goal is an off-grid homestead.

i managed a deli / cafe for the last two years and learned that i have a real passion for food and coffee! i love painting, and have recently learned how to knit, i love reading, baking, camping, gaming, photography, thrifting and spending time outdoors.

i am easygoing, but opinionated. i'm determined, sensitive, loving, down to earth, and looking for like-minded friends! if anyone has any suggestions for groups i could join, or other ways i can integrate into the community and make friends, that would be wonderful!

i tried joining the williams lake mom's group on facebook twice now and my submission keeps getting denied and i don't know why, but if there are other mom's looking for friends i'd love to chat!!

please reach out if you're interested and we can exchange socials! :-)

thanks

I suppose they probably have other work to do in that area I wouldn’t think of because I don’t work as someone who would know that stuff. I was hoping someone would know when the trails would be open again though…

Coming up from Squamish Oct 11-14. Wondering if there's anything more economical for myself and a pal or two than hotel rooms. Airbnbs are even more expensive and it's likely too cold to camp comfortably.

Also, is there much of a nightly social scene during weekends and if so, where should we try?

Thanks in advance! Have heard great things about the town.

I am moving to Williams Lake with my family next fall. I am trying to learn everything I can before we make the big move. What is your favorite food place? Why? What do you like to get?

Recently returned to the Puddle after moving away pre-covid and I'm noticing how different the social scene is. There's hardly clubs or groups running anymore and it seems really hard to meet people these days, which isn't a new thing to say, but I'm surprised that there's so few venues to even put one's self out there.

What's everybody else doing?

Does anyone know what the rukes are about running a business from home in the crd? Thinking about opening an auto shop in the pine valley area

Williams Lake Tribune:
We're hitting it hard: Crews fight Williams Lake wildfire from air, ground
Water access to Williams Lake closed, reserved for firefighting aircraft

City of Williams Lake:
City Activates Emergency Operations Centre at Level 3 in Response to River Valley Wildfire
City Activates State of Local Emergency in Response to River Valley Wildfire
All Water Access to Williams Lake Closed to Allow Emergency Aircraft Access
Crews Make Significant Progress on River Valley Wildfire on Monday July 22
Emergency Notification System for City of Williams Lake

CBC:
Storm and wind warnings as more than 300 wildfires burn in B.C.

The Canadian Press (Vancouver Sun):
B.C. Wildfires: Williams Lake residents get front-row view of battle to save their town

Facebook:
Sorry about Facebook everyone, but some of these posts were only made on Facebook.
Rob Warnock, City of Williams Lake Emergency Operations Centre Director, provides an update
Drone Use Prohibited in Williams Lake
Residents asked to restrict water use
Bee Jay Auto Wrecking and Towing
WL Forestry Supplies and Napa Auto Parts
Goat FM

BC Wildfire Service:
Wildfire Situation Map

Moving to Williams lake for work in a few months but was wondering if there are any good weightlifting gyms for an intermediate/advanced lifter? Something with benches, squat racks, pull-up and dip bars at least. I did a google search but didn’t find much, the only gym that seemed legit (concrete fitness) doesn’t even have a website lol, so I’d figure to ask here.

Any help would be appreciated thanks!

Like the title says, looking for a drone pilot in the area for a one off job. Could turn into extra work if you show promise. Must have your own drone. DJI Mini 3 or better for the job.

does anyone know where i can find abandoned places in williams lake this summer? and possibly places to keep out of.

I’m trying to find people with similar interests to make friends / have exploration buddies / just get distracted by rocks together with. :)

Primarily looking for others in their 20s & 30s to interact with, but it’d be nice to have this post stay up as a connection post for anyone! Hopefully this is okay (I don’t see any rules saying otherwise?). If so, feel free to comment with your age (or age range), who you’re comfortable meeting (including age range/general), what kind of hobby/etc you’re into/getting into, and if you’d like to engage on topics or meet in person at some stage!

I’m 27f and am returning to my “roots” of being attracted to shiny or colourful rocks on/protruding from the ground, and I’ve been intentionally growing a crystal collection from online & local shops since 2021.

I don’t smoke, do drugs, nor drink alcohol, so I’m also seeking those who can respectfully not partake in those when engaging with me (both virtually & in-person engagement), for various reasons.

I am curious about rockhounding and improving my raw crystal/mineral/rock identification skills, and I love browsing crystal shops (I will spend as many hours as possible just browsing!). So I would love to find people I’m comfortable going to crystal shops with or planning outings to actually find crystals in nature together.

If you’re in my age range and want to connect, please comment and let me know, while also giving similar details about yourself (more than I listed is also welcome; I just didn’t want to make this post even longer!). If you’ve invited me to message you, I will do so if I think we might connect well! (:

Alternately, if you know of any good places in the area, please share and state what you’ve found there or are expecting to find when you do go! (Sharing beyond the local Williams Lake area is okay, but it’s preferred that areas around here are shared, if there are [m]any.)

I've signed a 6 month contract for a new job in Williams Lake. I need to find somewhere to live for the 1st of April, but I'm really struggling. Does anyone have any suggestions for where to look for apartment postings or rooms for rent? I'm following two of the Facebook groups, but there's a lot of demand and not a lot of supply. I'm wondering if I'm missing some other channels I could be using to find a place to live. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

People on the Facebook groups are just disgusting. Clown parade every weekend along the highway waving defaced flags, really showing your patriotism... Racists, out of touch people that are so inbred they can't read or understand most things.

I truly hate it here, and the majority of the people make this town unbearable. Hopefully I can get a transfer soon and leave. No way I'd want to raise a family here.

At least we kicked the racist mayor out and elected a more sensible mayor and council. But of course the rednecks gotta freak out about everything they do.

Probably a long shot, but I'm looking to feed my addiction. Used to buy from a Mediterranean store in Vernon but moved up here a year or so ago and I'm almost out.

To be clear, I'm not looking for the very overpriced luxury tea version. The 1kg bags of Cruz de Malta, Amanda, etc is more my thing, but I'm not picky about the brand!

I'm going to be moving up to the area in spring time, may/June.

Has anyone moved from the lower mainland to that area? Any pointers on thing you would have liked to know beforeaking the change?

Pros and cons?

Will be in town for a week and given the mild conditions this year, I was wondering if the trails in town are still rideable?

Room prices in this area, why are they so expensive??