Peter Hart

Ken Kerr, middle, received an award for his long years of service at the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department Appreciation Dinner from fire chief Bob Felker, left, and Sheila Hart who was representing Cariboo Regional District Area H Director Margo Wagner.

Annual sale coming up

The Canim Lake Community Club is running the annual plant, craft and bake sale at the Canim Lake Store

Ken Kerr, middle, received an award for his long years of service at the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department Appreciation Dinner from fire chief Bob Felker, left, and Sheila Hart who was representing Cariboo Regional District Area H Director Margo Wagner.
Don Reynolds worked hard to resurrect this old freight wagon and it is ready to be a unique bed for flowers again.

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Reynolds' flower wagon raised from longtime garden bed

Don Reynolds worked hard to resurrect this old freight wagon and it is ready to be a unique bed for flowers again.

Spring definitely here with arrival of flycatchers

Hawkins Laker Chris Adams directed the latest play presented by the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society

Yvette Stark, left, and Dolores Angell are hoping for a windy day in order to test the wind chimes they made in Margo’s Cabin recently.

Canim Lake folks turn wine bottles into wind chimes

The chimes are attractive and most pleasant to hear, each having a unique note depending on the length of the bottle

Yvette Stark, left, and Dolores Angell are hoping for a windy day in order to test the wind chimes they made in Margo’s Cabin recently.
Bob Campbell directs placement of the next shot at Hawkins Lake Pine Beetle Bonspeedle, while a small dog pays rapt attention and June Clarke grins in anticipation.

Hawkins Lake Bonspeedle attracts two dozen neighbours

Ross Bennet set in the curling sheet on the ice of Hawkins Lake

Bob Campbell directs placement of the next shot at Hawkins Lake Pine Beetle Bonspeedle, while a small dog pays rapt attention and June Clarke grins in anticipation.
Marion Kellett, middle right, celebrated her 96th birthday with son, Gordon, and her friends, including Bruce Wilcox, far left, and Sheila Hart.

Canim and Hawkins lakes feeling cold tendrils of Old Man Winter

It’s a white wonderland out here, the air crisp and clear

Marion Kellett, middle right, celebrated her 96th birthday with son, Gordon, and her friends, including Bruce Wilcox, far left, and Sheila Hart.

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FGVFD fire chief Bob Felker up after bout with tree

Steve Szilagyi, left, and his friend Frank Nagy entertained family, friends and neighbours at Steve's 40th birthday party recently.

Hawkins and Canim communities saddened by Jean Reynolds passing

Community news happening around the Hawkins lake and Canim Lake area

Steve Szilagyi, left, and his friend Frank Nagy entertained family, friends and neighbours at Steve's 40th birthday party recently.
Marga Hausmann, left, Bev McWilliams, Leona Hurrell, Judy Simkins, Yvette Stark posed in Margo’s Cabin after Judy’s presentation on seniors' issues, including available government benefits and taxation rules.

Mud season descends on the good folks of Canim Lake and area

Community news happening around the Canim Lake area

Marga Hausmann, left, Bev McWilliams, Leona Hurrell, Judy Simkins, Yvette Stark posed in Margo’s Cabin after Judy’s presentation on seniors' issues, including available government benefits and taxation rules.
Karen Zabaras of the Interior Health Authority showed Rob Anderson, left, Bruce Williams and Iztok Pirc samples of the first and second liners installed in the main reservoir of the Canim Lake Estates water system. She also provided information about the VOC contaminants found in the water samples taken in January.

Canim Lake Estates water supply contamination identified

Canim Lake Estates water users receive information about contaminant levels

Karen Zabaras of the Interior Health Authority showed Rob Anderson, left, Bruce Williams and Iztok Pirc samples of the first and second liners installed in the main reservoir of the Canim Lake Estates water system. She also provided information about the VOC contaminants found in the water samples taken in January.

Canim Lake Estates water supply contaminated

Cariboo Regional District host meeting to give residents an update on system

Garry Baker solemnly surveys and pays his respects at the site of Rueben and Elizabeth Roberts graves. They were buried on a shady knoll in sight of the Red Creek Bridge

Down Memory Road — A summer’s drive from Canim Lake to Mahood Lake

Gary Baker recalls a time when young families with big dreams spent their energies opening the country against tough odds

Garry Baker solemnly surveys and pays his respects at the site of Rueben and Elizabeth Roberts graves. They were buried on a shady knoll in sight of the Red Creek Bridge
Five-year-old Courtney Anderson, left, and eight-year-old Brook Anderson checked out the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department Engine 11 during the March 18 open house. Fire department volunteer numbers were way down, but folks have since stepped up to fill the void.

New life for Forest Grove fire department

Threat of losing fire department attracts numerous volunteers

Five-year-old Courtney Anderson, left, and eight-year-old Brook Anderson checked out the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department Engine 11 during the March 18 open house. Fire department volunteer numbers were way down, but folks have since stepped up to fill the void.
Taylor Simpson, left, holds up his CarCareerBC Education Grant cheque of $1,000, with Bruce Taylor, parts and service manager of Dearborn Ford, a New Car Dealers Association member.  The New Car Dealers Foundation of B.C. awards CarCareerBC Education Grants to eligible students in British Columbia who wish to pursue a course of post-secondary education leading to a career in the automotive industry.

Taylor Simpson wins a prestigious grant

Taylor Simpson just won a Car Career BC Education Grant worth $1,000

Taylor Simpson, left, holds up his CarCareerBC Education Grant cheque of $1,000, with Bruce Taylor, parts and service manager of Dearborn Ford, a New Car Dealers Association member.  The New Car Dealers Foundation of B.C. awards CarCareerBC Education Grants to eligible students in British Columbia who wish to pursue a course of post-secondary education leading to a career in the automotive industry.
While fiddling provides toe-tapping entertainment, it is also a way to reach into our souls.

Canim Lake famous for pristine water

Things to do around Canim Lake

While fiddling provides toe-tapping entertainment, it is also a way to reach into our souls.