LeRae Haynes

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Dignitaries gather for the unveiling of a new totem pole Thursday at the BC Elders Gathering.

Totem pole unveiled at BC Elders Gathering

An exquisite totem pole was unveiled Thursday at the close of the B.C. Elders Gathering.

Dignitaries gather for the unveiling of a new totem pole Thursday at the BC Elders Gathering.
Ben Lamb-Yorski and Nathan Lamb-Yorski entertained a great crowd last week with original songs to kick off the 2016 Performances in the Park.

Performances in the Park: mixing it up

Last week’s Performance in the Park kicked off the season with edgy folk stylings, alternative rock and old time fiddle tunes.

Ben Lamb-Yorski and Nathan Lamb-Yorski entertained a great crowd last week with original songs to kick off the 2016 Performances in the Park.
Bernadette Ducharme sings at last year’s Stampede Street Party.

Bernadette Ducharme puts music to cowboy poetry

One of the performers taking to the Let R Buck stage at the Williams Lake Stampede this weekend is singer/songwriter Bernadette Ducharme.

Bernadette Ducharme sings at last year’s Stampede Street Party.
Eileen Campbell and Heather Robertson, ALS Walk coordinators, are presented with flowers by Bill Montgomery, who is living with ALS, at the 2016 ALS Walk in Boitanio Park.

Walk for ALS raises $20,000 to find a cure

The 5th annual Walk for ALS in Boitanio Park on Saturday welcomed 117 walkers, raising approximately $20,000 to help find a cure.

Eileen Campbell and Heather Robertson, ALS Walk coordinators, are presented with flowers by Bill Montgomery, who is living with ALS, at the 2016 ALS Walk in Boitanio Park.
Retired teacher Audrey Dye makes history come alive for elementary students during enactments in the little red schoolhouse at 150 Mile House.

History alive for students in 150 Mile House

Local students enjoyed a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience school life in 1896.

Retired teacher Audrey Dye makes history come alive for elementary students during enactments in the little red schoolhouse at 150 Mile House.
Kim Futcher at Brides & Belles talks about the expansion of her downtown Williams Lake store, the only full-service bridal shop between Prince George and Kamloops.

Brides & Belles ready for the party

Making your special day beautiful, affordable and truly memorable is the goal of Brides & Belles owner Kim Futcher.

Kim Futcher at Brides & Belles talks about the expansion of her downtown Williams Lake store, the only full-service bridal shop between Prince George and Kamloops.
Joe Amaral at Body Connections is a healing facilitator who offers his clients treatments and classes, support and inspiration, helping them live the best, healthiest life they can.

Making connections for your health

Joe Amaral at Body Connections believes natural healing techniques based on science and research can bring improved quality of life.

Joe Amaral at Body Connections is a healing facilitator who offers his clients treatments and classes, support and inspiration, helping them live the best, healthiest life they can.
Jia Guo is the city’s new audiologist.

New audiologist welcomes children and families

Jia Guo is an audiologist with Interior Health who has recently moved to Williams Lake with her family.

Jia Guo is the city’s new audiologist.

Money in place for hospital improvement plan

A proactive plan put in place by the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District is paying off, according to district chair John Massier.

During his opening words at the 57th annual 4-H Show and Sale, in August, TRU’s Dr. Ray Sanders talked about his own history with 4-H, and the importance of the 4-H program. He also inroduced the 4-H members to the exciting new program starting soon at TRU in Williams Lake called Applied Sustainable Ranching.

Applied Sustainable Ranching program coming to TRU

Students have a unique opportunity coming soon to Thompson Rivers University.

During his opening words at the 57th annual 4-H Show and Sale, in August, TRU’s Dr. Ray Sanders talked about his own history with 4-H, and the importance of the 4-H program. He also inroduced the 4-H members to the exciting new program starting soon at TRU in Williams Lake called Applied Sustainable Ranching.
Riders depart from the Cariboo Memorial Complex during last year's Tour de Cariboo, a 75-kilometre bike ride from Williams Lake to Gavin Lake.

Relay teams welcome on Tour de Cariboo

The days are winding down until Tour de Cariboo riders depart from Williams Lake to Gavin Lake.

Riders depart from the Cariboo Memorial Complex during last year's Tour de Cariboo, a 75-kilometre bike ride from Williams Lake to Gavin Lake.
Natalie Anderson from Dog ‘n’ Suds family diner talks about the new memorial mural being painted at the restaurant and exciting new menu options that keep her customers coming back for more.

New and old: best of both at Dog ‘n’ Suds

A fresh new look is coming to the Dog ‘n’ Suds family diner in Williams Lake — a memory wall is being painted in the parking area.

Natalie Anderson from Dog ‘n’ Suds family diner talks about the new memorial mural being painted at the restaurant and exciting new menu options that keep her customers coming back for more.
A zone change application was deferred on a property at Hamel Road and Broadway Avenue South, a popular mountain biking drop zone, during Tuesday’s regular city council meeting. A two-week time limit was set on the discussions.

Zoning application impacting bike trails is deferred

There was discussion at Williams Lake city council on a zoning application regarding a property at Hamel Road and Broadway Avenue South.

A zone change application was deferred on a property at Hamel Road and Broadway Avenue South, a popular mountain biking drop zone, during Tuesday’s regular city council meeting. A two-week time limit was set on the discussions.
Mayor Walt Cobb (left), B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake and Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett met at Cariboo Memorial Hospital for a tour, an update and the opportunity to discuss local health issues.

B.C. health minister examines needs during Williams Lake visit

B.C Health Minister Terry Lake visited Williams Lake Tuesday to visit local health care facilities and access needs.

Mayor Walt Cobb (left), B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake and Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett met at Cariboo Memorial Hospital for a tour, an update and the opportunity to discuss local health issues.

Mount Polley works toward full recovery

If everything goes according to plan Mount Polley Mine will be back in full operation by the spring of 2016 say mine officials.

Forest minister hears concerns

Steve Thomson, B.C. Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, visited the Cariboo-Chilcotin last week.

Six walkers and two pilot cars arrived at Sugarcane last Thursday evening on a walk across western Canada bringing awareness to missing and murdered First Nations men and women. Local residents greeted them with food, drumming and singing.

Walking for the murdered and missing

A warm welcome was in place on Thursday for a group of First Nations walkers.

Six walkers and two pilot cars arrived at Sugarcane last Thursday evening on a walk across western Canada bringing awareness to missing and murdered First Nations men and women. Local residents greeted them with food, drumming and singing.

Questions raised at Mount Polley meeting

A short term water discharge permit was at the centre of a public meeting held by Mount Polley Mine at the Gibraltar Room.

Chris Walker and Nancy Dron bring unique skills and creativity to their new business, including a strong focus on customer service.

New local business will ‘Do More’ for you

Business community newcomers Nancy Dron and Chris Walker opened the doors to Do-More Promotional Ltd. and Scrapbook Magic in March 2015.

Chris Walker and Nancy Dron bring unique skills and creativity to their new business, including a strong focus on customer service.
Danielle Schultz rides through a ‘pseudo’ flaming wall recently at O’Keefe Ranch in Vernon.

Lakecity girls keep racing event on track for dad

Two sisters from Williams Lake keep their dad’s memory alive every summer at the annual vintage motorcycle rally.

Danielle Schultz rides through a ‘pseudo’ flaming wall recently at O’Keefe Ranch in Vernon.