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Horsefly's Jason and Pharis Romero have won the 2016 JUNO Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year with their album A Wanderer I'll Stay.

Romeros win a JUNO for their album A Wanderer I’ll Stay

An album recorded in Horsefly has won a Canadian JUNO Award

Horsefly's Jason and Pharis Romero have won the 2016 JUNO Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year with their album A Wanderer I'll Stay.
Mary Thomas talked about her experiences with racism in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association Cariboo Chilcotin Branch's Dirty Laundry campaign to raise awareness about how racism hurts individuals and society as a whole.

Mary Thomas: I needed advocacy

Now she is a scholar, dancer, author, public speaker, mother, grandmother and an advocate

Mary Thomas talked about her experiences with racism in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association Cariboo Chilcotin Branch's Dirty Laundry campaign to raise awareness about how racism hurts individuals and society as a whole.
Cook Penny Veitch (left), Yellow Umbrella/Thyme for Tea owner Linda Symynuk, and merchandising assistant Melissa Smylie with some of the many treasures found at the tea house.

Tea house attracts tourists

Yellow Umbrella/Thyme for Tea opens for the season March 18 at 150 Mile House.

Cook Penny Veitch (left), Yellow Umbrella/Thyme for Tea owner Linda Symynuk, and merchandising assistant Melissa Smylie with some of the many treasures found at the tea house.
Kit Kat Klub chorus line features Mary-Jo Hilyer as Victor (left), Rowena Resuello as Texas; Maria Gutierrez-Jackson as Rosie; William Wallace as Max; Haley Tazelaar as Frenchie; Carolina Rieffolo as Fritzie; Brad McGuire as Bobby; and Tanis Daum as Lulu.

Cabaret leaps to the stage with a nine-piece band

The Studio Theatre’s production of the iconic musical Cabaret begins its three-week run Wednesday with all the hurly burly madness.

Kit Kat Klub chorus line features Mary-Jo Hilyer as Victor (left), Rowena Resuello as Texas; Maria Gutierrez-Jackson as Rosie; William Wallace as Max; Haley Tazelaar as Frenchie; Carolina Rieffolo as Fritzie; Brad McGuire as Bobby; and Tanis Daum as Lulu.
Timber Kings stars Joel Roorda (left) and André Chevigny of Pioneer Log Homes of BC visit with Rob Sandrock and Lindsey Newell at Canadian Tire Sunday. Later that evening the Timber Kings episode showcased the log feature the company built for the store.

Timber Kings features lakecity Canadian Tire

The Timber Kings show on the Home and Garden Network continues to thrill audiences and build fans worldwide.

Timber Kings stars Joel Roorda (left) and André Chevigny of Pioneer Log Homes of BC visit with Rob Sandrock and Lindsey Newell at Canadian Tire Sunday. Later that evening the Timber Kings episode showcased the log feature the company built for the store.
The TRU cafeteria was filled to capacity Thursday evening with people wanting to learn more about  Atlantic Power's proposal to burn railway ties at its Williams Lake facility.

Concerns mount over Atlantic Power’s bid to burn railway ties

About 175 people crammed into the cafeteria at TRU Thursday evening to learn more about Atlantic Power's proposal to burn rail ties.

The TRU cafeteria was filled to capacity Thursday evening with people wanting to learn more about  Atlantic Power's proposal to burn railway ties at its Williams Lake facility.
Safeway manager Greg Frederick, his wife Chaewol, and daughter Katie, 3, moved to the lakecity in November from Kamloops and are enjoying getting to know the community.

New Safeway manager introduced

Safeway in Williams Lake has a brand new manager poised to take the store in a healthier new direction with popular British Chef.

Safeway manager Greg Frederick, his wife Chaewol, and daughter Katie, 3, moved to the lakecity in November from Kamloops and are enjoying getting to know the community.
Quintet Plus (above) will join The Seniors’ Choir, Cariboo Men’s Choir and Eclectica in concert at Cariboo Bethel Church Sunday afternoon to raise money for the Hough Memorial Cancer Society which purchases cancer detection equipment for Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

2016 Parade of Choirs presents a mix of popular songs

The 2016 Parade of Choirs coming up Sunday in support of the Hough Memorial Cancer Society promises an interesting mix.

Quintet Plus (above) will join The Seniors’ Choir, Cariboo Men’s Choir and Eclectica in concert at Cariboo Bethel Church Sunday afternoon to raise money for the Hough Memorial Cancer Society which purchases cancer detection equipment for Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

UPDATE: Councillors propose GPS tracking for offenders

If Williams Lake city council has its way, prolific and high risk offenders will be subject to GPS tracking.

Lisa Holm and Dustin Vike were among about 20 students who took the weekend CORE/PAL training program held at the Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse at the end of January. The program teaches safe handling of long guns and regarding their use.

Novice explores the hunting world

Whether you hunt or not, learning how to use a rifle or shotgun safely is probably a good thing for people living in the Cariboo Chilcotin.

Lisa Holm and Dustin Vike were among about 20 students who took the weekend CORE/PAL training program held at the Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse at the end of January. The program teaches safe handling of long guns and regarding their use.

Local CMHA receives second grant for anti-racism projects

The local Canadian Mental Health Association has received a total of almost $30,000 in government grants to fight racism.

Jamie Bourdon as Maddie with Dan Patterson as Tom in a scene from Making God Laugh on stage this week.

First time actress having a “blast”

Jamie Bourdon is new to community theatre and despite opening night jitters last week is loving her first foray on the stage.

Jamie Bourdon as Maddie with Dan Patterson as Tom in a scene from Making God Laugh on stage this week.
Studio Theatre president Mary-Jo Hilyer in new seats.

Studio Theatre thrilled with school support

The Williams Lake Studio Theatre is very pleased with School District 27’s announcement that it will be repurposing the closed Glendale.

Studio Theatre president Mary-Jo Hilyer in new seats.
Nesika Elementary Kindergarten students Emma LeBourdais, Tyas Thiessen and Lane Smith play during a school outing at Scout Island Nature Centre this fall, which will have a dedicated Kindergarten program starting in September, 2016. The program is offered by SD 27 at Marie Sharpe Elementary School.

Info sessions required for Nature Kindergarten program

Parents interested in having their child attend the Nature Kindergarten program at Scout Island Nature Centre.

Nesika Elementary Kindergarten students Emma LeBourdais, Tyas Thiessen and Lane Smith play during a school outing at Scout Island Nature Centre this fall, which will have a dedicated Kindergarten program starting in September, 2016. The program is offered by SD 27 at Marie Sharpe Elementary School.
Cariboo Foundation Hospital Trust directors Tammy Tugnum and Joy Hennig enjoy the Masquerade Ball Saturday night, which raised more than $60,000 for a new ultrasound machine.

Masquerade Ball knocks it out of the park

The Masquerade Ball for the Cariboo Memorial Hospital held Saturday night at the Sacred Heart Hall was an overwhelming success,.

Cariboo Foundation Hospital Trust directors Tammy Tugnum and Joy Hennig enjoy the Masquerade Ball Saturday night, which raised more than $60,000 for a new ultrasound machine.
The Williams Lake and District Credit Union celebrated International Credit Union Day on Oct. 15 and one of the original founders was there for the celebration. Pictured are credit union CEO Jim Zimmerman, with Joyce and Reg Norberg (one of the first 100 founders), with director Erik Zwiers.

Credit union honours a founding member

One of the founding members of the Williams Lake and District Credit Union was honoured as part of International Credit Union Day.

The Williams Lake and District Credit Union celebrated International Credit Union Day on Oct. 15 and one of the original founders was there for the celebration. Pictured are credit union CEO Jim Zimmerman, with Joyce and Reg Norberg (one of the first 100 founders), with director Erik Zwiers.
The new Williams Lake Central Business Improvement Area board members: Jana Roller (from left), Angie Delainey (Chair), Jamie Bourdon (Secretary), Jan Hermiston (Past Chair), Kim Futcher, Sarah Hutchins, Dora Althaus (Time Keeper), Jason Akeson, Megan Chustkoff, Jazmyn Douillard (Vice-Chair), Melanie Ablitt (Treasurer), Cindy Chappell.

New BIA board offers fresh perspective

The new Williams Lake Central Business Improvement Area board members are full of energy and new ideas for creating a vibrant downtown.

The new Williams Lake Central Business Improvement Area board members: Jana Roller (from left), Angie Delainey (Chair), Jamie Bourdon (Secretary), Jan Hermiston (Past Chair), Kim Futcher, Sarah Hutchins, Dora Althaus (Time Keeper), Jason Akeson, Megan Chustkoff, Jazmyn Douillard (Vice-Chair), Melanie Ablitt (Treasurer), Cindy Chappell.
Natalie Easthope (left), and photographer, Jana Roller, attending the opening of the Station House Gallery Show Into the Wind earlier this month. Natalie, attended the show where her new husband, Kevin, has motorcycle inspired art work on display (behind them). Roller’s motorcycle inspired photographs are in the upstairs gallery. Kevin is away at school and was unable to attend the opening.

Writer and artist thrilled with book award

Author and illustrator to learn their book Dipnetting with Dad won the Gold Medal for the Moonbeam Award’s Best First Picture Book.

Natalie Easthope (left), and photographer, Jana Roller, attending the opening of the Station House Gallery Show Into the Wind earlier this month. Natalie, attended the show where her new husband, Kevin, has motorcycle inspired art work on display (behind them). Roller’s motorcycle inspired photographs are in the upstairs gallery. Kevin is away at school and was unable to attend the opening.
Shannon Thom (left) case manager with Horton Ventures Inc talks with Lake City Secondary students Morgan Lord,  Rebecca Fraser, Dawn Henley, and Kaitlyn Hutchinson.

Job fair offers encouragement

While some sectors of the Canadian economy are in a slump, the Williams Lake Job Fair at the Gibraltar Room offered lots.

Shannon Thom (left) case manager with Horton Ventures Inc talks with Lake City Secondary students Morgan Lord,  Rebecca Fraser, Dawn Henley, and Kaitlyn Hutchinson.

Kindergarten coming to Scout Island in September, 2016

The School District 27 board unanimously endorsed the creation of a nature-based Kindergarten to start in September, 2016.