Lynda Hooper

Art or vandalism? Graffiti is a common cultural phenomenon found on the sides of rail cars across Canada. These cars passed through Chase last month heading west.

Is graffiti an art form?

As I watch the exotic names pass by, my imagination is taken to travel and what might be in those boxes stacked two high.

Art or vandalism? Graffiti is a common cultural phenomenon found on the sides of rail cars across Canada. These cars passed through Chase last month heading west.
Sorrento Curves members have done it again. Members collected 1,100 pounds for the local food bank, during a fundraising event in March, beating last year’s total by more than 100 pounds of non-perishable food.

Sorrento Curves serves community

When you walk into Sorrento Curves, the positive energy is most noticeable.

Sorrento Curves members have done it again. Members collected 1,100 pounds for the local food bank, during a fundraising event in March, beating last year’s total by more than 100 pounds of non-perishable food.
Wood carvings into the beam ends happened over the winter at Quaaout Lodge. The carvings were created by Bob Whitehouse, commissioned by Little Shuswap Indian Band Chief Felix Arnouse. Whitehead is a wood carver living in the Shuswap (above right).

Art adorns Quaaout Lodge in Chase

The new carvings on the ends of the beams around the perimeter of the structure were strikingly beautiful.

Wood carvings into the beam ends happened over the winter at Quaaout Lodge. The carvings were created by Bob Whitehouse, commissioned by Little Shuswap Indian Band Chief Felix Arnouse. Whitehead is a wood carver living in the Shuswap (above right).
# Sherry Thiessen, Susan Waters, Samantha Sampson and Charmaine Norman deliver various monologues during their presentation of the Vagina Monologues.

From a woman’s voice

Thompson-Shuswap women to perform the well-known vagina monologues.

# Sherry Thiessen, Susan Waters, Samantha Sampson and Charmaine Norman deliver various monologues during their presentation of the Vagina Monologues.

London calling book club

The Titlewave Book Club in Blind Bay was contacted recently by a club with the same name in, of all places, Buckingham Palace.

The Northern Lights Chamber Choir performed at St. Mary’s Church in Sorrento on Sunday, March 18.

Shuswap choir celebrates new season

Northern Lights Chamber Choir performs solstice songs in Sorrento Church

The Northern Lights Chamber Choir performed at St. Mary’s Church in Sorrento on Sunday, March 18.

Canada Day prep underway in Chase

The next planning meeting is Monday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the Village of Chase municipal office.

V is for victory over abuse

Chase may be a smaller rural community, but that doesn’t mean there’s any sophistication lacking in the culture.

Whole lotta shakin’ at Duffers Den

There'll be a bit of the Irish and a whole lot of Elvis at the Sorrento pub on St, Patrick's Day.

Teachers from CArlin and Sorrento schools picket in Sorrento at the Notch Hill Road-Trans-Canada Highway intersection.

Teachers stage three-day strike

South Shuswap teachers joined their counterparts across the province to protest government handling of the ongoing labour dispute.

Teachers from CArlin and Sorrento schools picket in Sorrento at the Notch Hill Road-Trans-Canada Highway intersection.

Skmana Ski Club offers skills training

Disappearing snow in the valley is deceiving, at Skmana there is a winter wonderland.

New owners for Blind Bay coffee shop

A shared appreciation for quality was what brought partners Andrea Blume and Debra Pugsley together in operating the Steamers Coffee Co.

Many perspectives to state of education in B.C.

Spring break is here along with daylight savings time; hopefully some resolve will come before classes resume.

Steamers Coffee C. in Blind Bay Market reopened March 1 with new proprietors Andrea Blume and Debra Pugsley,.

Blind Bay coffee shop open again

New proprietors take over operation of Steamers Coffee Co. in the Blind Bay Market

Steamers Coffee C. in Blind Bay Market reopened March 1 with new proprietors Andrea Blume and Debra Pugsley,.

Carlin-Sorrento teachers join strike action

As I drove through Sorrento on my way to Chase, I noticed the flash of a hot pink placard out of the corner of my eye.

Shuswap Lake off Buckley Road, one reported location for Trapper’s Landing.

Sorrento prepares to celebrate 100 years

Committee gathers historical information for the Shuswap community's centennial celebrations.

Shuswap Lake off Buckley Road, one reported location for Trapper’s Landing.
Local recording artist Greg Sczebel will be at Carlin School Feb. 27 for a performance at 1 p.m.

Wearing pink to battle bullying

Students at Carlin Elementary Middle and North Shuswap Elementary Schools will observe anti-bullying Feb. 29.

Local recording artist Greg Sczebel will be at Carlin School Feb. 27 for a performance at 1 p.m.
Grass Dancer Tyler Jensen opens celebrations by blessing the ground as he beats down the grass with his dancing feet.

Sharing aboriginal dance traditions in the Shuswap

Native students from Vernon tell their stories in dance at Carlin Elementary School.

Grass Dancer Tyler Jensen opens celebrations by blessing the ground as he beats down the grass with his dancing feet.

Students to help out at Chase museum

A group of 15 archaeology students are coming to help out at the Chase and District Museum before BC Heritage Week from Feb. 20 to 26.

Out and about in Sorrento

Planning is now underway for Sorrento’s widely anticipated centennial celebrations.