Britt Santowski

Running towards next season’s sun

In Sooke, it's time to start training for next year's marathons, triathlons and 10Ks. Here's what coming up, and how to get ready.

National Sports Day: Just do … something

Saturday, Nov. 30 is National Sports Day, and there will be plenty to do in Sooke. Begin by checking out SEAPARC.

Four key players of this year’s Christmas Bureau came together on a rainy afternoon. From left to right: Deb Schenk (Harbourside Lions), Steve Sorensen (Fire Chief), Maggie Vause (Harbourside Lions), and Mayor Wendal Milne.

Christmas Bureau begins its work

Local volunteers gather donations for annual Christmas hampers

Four key players of this year’s Christmas Bureau came together on a rainy afternoon. From left to right: Deb Schenk (Harbourside Lions), Steve Sorensen (Fire Chief), Maggie Vause (Harbourside Lions), and Mayor Wendal Milne.

Swim to survive program offered to all Grade 3 students in Sooke

SEAPARC is offering Swim to Survive to all Grade 3 students in Sooke elementary schools

Catchable trout released into Kemp Lake.

Kemp Lake stocked with trout

Rainbow trout fry make their way into fishing lake

Catchable trout released into Kemp Lake.
Fire Chiefs for the Day.

Fire Chiefs for the day

Four elementary school students in Sooke got to play fire fighter

Fire Chiefs for the Day.
No, he wasn't falling over; and, yes, he was running that fast. On October 24, the Harlem Crowns came to town.

Boys basketball takes to the sky

On Thursday, Oct. 24, the Harlem Crowns graced Sooke with their skill and antics.

No, he wasn't falling over; and, yes, he was running that fast. On October 24, the Harlem Crowns came to town.
The winning fish at the Coho Fishing Derby weighed in at 12 pounds. It was caught by Karl Bouchard fishing with his son Doninick.

Winning catch

The Coho Fishing Derby brought in many fishy donations

The winning fish at the Coho Fishing Derby weighed in at 12 pounds. It was caught by Karl Bouchard fishing with his son Doninick.
STARR runners, from left to right, Jackie Eddy, Steve Kent, Mark Ziegler, Amanda Johnston, Claude Laforce, Tory Van Ek, Vince Trahan and Tom Burgess.

STARR runners shine in spite of fog

Three times a week, the STARR runners get out to shine in Sooke.

STARR runners, from left to right, Jackie Eddy, Steve Kent, Mark Ziegler, Amanda Johnston, Claude Laforce, Tory Van Ek, Vince Trahan and Tom Burgess.
Leah Oke in the Longboard competition at the 2013 Queen of the Peak competition in Tofino.

Port Renfrew’s queen of the surf wins Queen of the Peak Longboard

In this year’s Queen of the Peak Contest, Port Renfrew’s Leah Oke placed first in the Longboard competition, and third in Shortboard.

Leah Oke in the Longboard competition at the 2013 Queen of the Peak competition in Tofino.
This photo was taken during Greater Victoria’s Bike to Work Week. It rained every day, but that didn’t stop Larry. He rode over 100 kilometres to and from Sooke that week.

Media-friendly SEAPARC manager retires

After more than two decades with the Capital Regional District (CRD), Larry Hutchings, the now-former SEAPARC manager has retired.

This photo was taken during Greater Victoria’s Bike to Work Week. It rained every day, but that didn’t stop Larry. He rode over 100 kilometres to and from Sooke that week.
Rick Smith pitching for the Vancouver Grey Soxs, from 2004 to 2008.

Fastpitch Hall-of-Famer hails from Sooke

Sooke’s native and former softball pitcher Rick Smith was inducted as a recognized athlete at the Softball BC Awards Banquet on Oct. 5.

Rick Smith pitching for the Vancouver Grey Soxs, from 2004 to 2008.
A new piece of medical equipment has been introduced by Sooke inventor Al Wickheim.

Necessity becomes the mother of invention

Sooke inventor introduces a new piece of medical equipment

A new piece of medical equipment has been introduced by Sooke inventor Al Wickheim.
This week's community calendar

Sooke’s Community Calendar for October 10 – 17, 2013

This week's community calendar is online and covers events in Sooke from Oct 10 - 17, 2013

This week's community calendar
Melanie Cunningham, one of the philanthropic cyclists who rode in support of Sooke Hospice (see page 14), also recently competed in London’s ITU World Triathlon on Team Canada.

Sooke triathlon athlete competes in London

Sooke's own Melanie Cunningham recently competed in London’s ITU World Triathlon on Team Canada.

Melanie Cunningham, one of the philanthropic cyclists who rode in support of Sooke Hospice (see page 14), also recently competed in London’s ITU World Triathlon on Team Canada.
BrEnn Wickheim, front, shown with her brother AvAn, has launched a anti-bullying campaign, called “Raise a Letter.”

Letters raised to highlight differences

Young student begins campaign against bullying in unique way

BrEnn Wickheim, front, shown with her brother AvAn, has launched a anti-bullying campaign, called “Raise a Letter.”
The Sooke Fire Fighters exhibit opened at the Sooke Region Museum.

Fire Fighters exhibit at the museum

In celebration of 100 years of service to the Sooke area

The Sooke Fire Fighters exhibit opened at the Sooke Region Museum.
Penny Kristiansen rode three road bicycle races in her low tech, spandex-free riding gear. Yes, it can be done.

Penny one of many from Sooke who participate in the BC Seniors Games

Sooke was well represented at the BC Seniors Games.

Penny Kristiansen rode three road bicycle races in her low tech, spandex-free riding gear. Yes, it can be done.

Response to bike park decision

What did the bike park, SEAPARC, and a Twitter tweet have to say about Sooke Council's recent decision on the bike park? Find out!

A young Kurt Horne poses for a photo shoot with the Sooke News Mirror back in August, 2012.

Sooke’s Horne pitches in Toronto

Sooke's Kurt Horne participated in the first annual Tournament 12, hosted in Toronto.

A young Kurt Horne poses for a photo shoot with the Sooke News Mirror back in August, 2012.