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Spencer Blois (left) plays King Coriander and Brooklyn Laukkanen plays Queen Alessandra in the Maranatha Christian School’s upcoming production of Cinderella on stage at the school Dec. 1 to 3 and Dec. 8 to 10.

Maranatha Players rehearse for musical Cinderella which opens Dec. 1

The Maranatha Players are hard at work these days rehearsing for their 15th annual musical Cinderella.

Spencer Blois (left) plays King Coriander and Brooklyn Laukkanen plays Queen Alessandra in the Maranatha Christian School’s upcoming production of Cinderella on stage at the school Dec. 1 to 3 and Dec. 8 to 10.
Thirty years of tourism promotion was celebrated this week at the Tourism Discovery Centre. Pictured from the left are Amy Thacker CEO Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, Tourism Discovery Centre supervisor Jaylyn Byer, Cariboo Regional District Area K Director Betty Anderson, CRD Area F Director Joan Sorley, Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce member and past president Brian Goodrich, Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett, Chamber executive director Claudia Blair, Mayor Walt Cobb, Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes, Chamber second vice-president Mark Doratti, and Chamber past president Ken Wilson.

Network celebrates 30 years of tourism

Dignitaries gathered at the Tourism Discovery Centre in Williams Lake Wednesday to celebrate three decades of tourism success in the region.

Thirty years of tourism promotion was celebrated this week at the Tourism Discovery Centre. Pictured from the left are Amy Thacker CEO Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, Tourism Discovery Centre supervisor Jaylyn Byer, Cariboo Regional District Area K Director Betty Anderson, CRD Area F Director Joan Sorley, Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce member and past president Brian Goodrich, Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett, Chamber executive director Claudia Blair, Mayor Walt Cobb, Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes, Chamber second vice-president Mark Doratti, and Chamber past president Ken Wilson.
Seated teacher Laura Masini Pieralli (left) and Lyle Fink work on their creative art projects expressing what gives them joy as artist Cat Fink checks to see what they are doing. Cat's show in the main gallery at the Station House this month will be a creative effort that goes on all month as she invites the public to come to the gallery to work on projects of their own with her.

The Joy Diary to end 2016 gallery season

The Station House Gallery season ends with an opportunity for the public to become part of the an exhibit in a show called The Joy Diary.

Seated teacher Laura Masini Pieralli (left) and Lyle Fink work on their creative art projects expressing what gives them joy as artist Cat Fink checks to see what they are doing. Cat's show in the main gallery at the Station House this month will be a creative effort that goes on all month as she invites the public to come to the gallery to work on projects of their own with her.
Muralist Dwayne Davis (left) with Ramada Inn’s assistant manager Marcia Reid and general manager Lindsey Gasparini and behind them a section of Davis’ mural Life in Depth which he is exhibiting at the hotel.

Salmon mural finds a home

Lakecity muralist Dwayne Davis is working on having one of his extra large murals painted on a building in the inner harbour of Victoria.

Muralist Dwayne Davis (left) with Ramada Inn’s assistant manager Marcia Reid and general manager Lindsey Gasparini and behind them a section of Davis’ mural Life in Depth which he is exhibiting at the hotel.
Mayor Walt Cobb received his Remembrance Day poppy pin Friday, Oct. 28 from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139 President Joyce Norberg to officially begin the annual poppy campaign in Williams Lake.

Annual Remembrance Day poppy campaign begins

Legion president Joyce Norberg pinned the first poppy on Mayor Walt Cobb's lapel Friday to begin the Remembrance Day poppy campaign.

Mayor Walt Cobb received his Remembrance Day poppy pin Friday, Oct. 28 from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139 President Joyce Norberg to officially begin the annual poppy campaign in Williams Lake.
Williams Lake Fiddlers Ed Caissie (left) Joe Lecomte, Marj Blair, Pat Myere and Hal Giles peformed at the regular monthly luncheon for seniors held at Legion Branch 139 on Thursday, Oct. 20.

Williams Lake Fiddlers entertain seniors

Members of the Williams Lake Fiddlers entertain regularly at the Williams Lake legion, Deni House and Seniors Village.

Williams Lake Fiddlers Ed Caissie (left) Joe Lecomte, Marj Blair, Pat Myere and Hal Giles peformed at the regular monthly luncheon for seniors held at Legion Branch 139 on Thursday, Oct. 20.
Second year TRU international nursing students Gurpreet Kaur Parmar (left), from India; Juliet Offor from Nigeria; and Amandeep Kaur also from India were among about a dozen nursing students who played accident victims in the scenario.

Hospital practices Code Orange plan

The average person probably doesn’t realize that there are 11 official international emergency colour codes.

Second year TRU international nursing students Gurpreet Kaur Parmar (left), from India; Juliet Offor from Nigeria; and Amandeep Kaur also from India were among about a dozen nursing students who played accident victims in the scenario.
The Williams Lake Seniors Village had a full house of residents and visitors Thursday evening, Sept. 22 for a concert with the celtic duo Crossbow.

Crossbow performs at Williams Lake Seniors Village

The Crossbow musical duo from Kamloops gave a lovely concert of traditional and ancient Irish music at the Seniors Village Thursday.

The Williams Lake Seniors Village had a full house of residents and visitors Thursday evening, Sept. 22 for a concert with the celtic duo Crossbow.
Coby Bell is coached on shooting the Smith and Wesson .40 calibre revolver by Roy Betts.

Ladies shoot helps accident victim

A total of 39 women raised funds to help a young journalist recover from injuries sustained in a recent bicycle accident.

Coby Bell is coached on shooting the Smith and Wesson .40 calibre revolver by Roy Betts.

Teachers study First Nation learning principles

Teachers will spend part of their first day back at school next week studying traditional First Nations learning principles.

Larry Gibbon (left) with his 1969 Dodge Dart GTS and Norman Prest with his 1967 Dodge Dart GTS at the show. Both men said they had restored and modified their vintage vehicles.

Lakers Car Club shines for A&W MS fundraiser

Members of the Lakers Car Club were front and centre again this year supporting the A&W Canada and MS Society of Canada campaign.

Larry Gibbon (left) with his 1969 Dodge Dart GTS and Norman Prest with his 1967 Dodge Dart GTS at the show. Both men said they had restored and modified their vintage vehicles.

VIDEO: Progress at Sam Ketcham Pool project

Cement crews were on the job early Friday morning pouring cement at the Sam Ketcham Pool construction project.

Mayor Walt Cobb (left), Arty the Artwalker Willie Dye and artist Alfred Wilson chat about his paintings which are hanging in the Salvation Army’s drop-in centre during the 2016 Williams Lake Art Walk and Sale which winds up on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Salvation Army a welcome addition to Art Walk

People who don’t volunteer or spend much time at the Salvation Army drop-in Centre are getting to know the facility through Art Walk.

Mayor Walt Cobb (left), Arty the Artwalker Willie Dye and artist Alfred Wilson chat about his paintings which are hanging in the Salvation Army’s drop-in centre during the 2016 Williams Lake Art Walk and Sale which winds up on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Whether you are out on the coast looking to catch salmon and halibut or just looking for a great holiday close to home, Bella Coola and its picturesque harbour offers some spectacular scenery and a jumping off point for many recreational opportunities.

Bella Coola recreational fishing for halibut continues to improve

Central Coast recreational fishery has been fairly good for salmon with the exception of coho which is showing mixed levels of returns.

Whether you are out on the coast looking to catch salmon and halibut or just looking for a great holiday close to home, Bella Coola and its picturesque harbour offers some spectacular scenery and a jumping off point for many recreational opportunities.
Black bear swimming in Nimpo Lake in the Chilcotin as captured by local resident Ted Hlokoff

We know bears can climb but swim? — yes

Earlier this month Ted Hlokoff captured pictures of a big black bear swimming across Nimpo Lake in the Chilcotin.

Black bear swimming in Nimpo Lake in the Chilcotin as captured by local resident Ted Hlokoff
Chase McKinnon of the Big Lake 4-H Club shows Clifford during the biggest beef weigh in class Saturday morning Aug. 13 at the Williams Lake Stockyards. The sale takes place this evening starting with the parade of champions at 5:30 p.m. followed by the sale at 6:30 p.m.

4-H sale provides great local produce

There will be lots of very well cared for animals for sale tonight at the 58th annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Sale.

Chase McKinnon of the Big Lake 4-H Club shows Clifford during the biggest beef weigh in class Saturday morning Aug. 13 at the Williams Lake Stockyards. The sale takes place this evening starting with the parade of champions at 5:30 p.m. followed by the sale at 6:30 p.m.
Kate Lines (left) and Heidi Jakubec make a heart over the Hunt for the Heart of Williams Lake draw box.

Hunt for the Heart of Williams Lake showcases small businesses

On Thursday, Aug. 18 people shopping in downtown Williams Lake will have a chance to win one of several gift certificates.

Kate Lines (left) and Heidi Jakubec make a heart over the Hunt for the Heart of Williams Lake draw box.
Rick Giesbrecht at Downtown Service found this giant puffball while out dirt biking, above on the west side of the city above the Williams Lake River Valley. Puffballs this size are likely in no condition to be eaten, but small ones in pristine condition can be eaten.

Giant puffball raises curiosity of finder

With the wet summer we have been having mushrooms of all sizes are in their glory this year.

Rick Giesbrecht at Downtown Service found this giant puffball while out dirt biking, above on the west side of the city above the Williams Lake River Valley. Puffballs this size are likely in no condition to be eaten, but small ones in pristine condition can be eaten.
Mackenzie Sabatino (20 months) gears up to celebrate her second Canada Day. The festivities take place at Boitanio Park Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Celebrate Canada Day Friday in Boitanio Park

Everyone in the Williams Lake area is invited to join the Canada Day celebrations happening in Boitanio Park Friday, July 1.

Mackenzie Sabatino (20 months) gears up to celebrate her second Canada Day. The festivities take place at Boitanio Park Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Shirley Gibson-Bull with some of her abstract paintings hanging in the upstairs gallery at the Station House Gallery.

Abstract paintings provoke the imagination

Shirley Gibson-Bull of 108 Mile might be what many people term an abstract painter.

Shirley Gibson-Bull with some of her abstract paintings hanging in the upstairs gallery at the Station House Gallery.