Marianne Van Osch

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Canim Lake Band member Julian Boyce was one of 200 young men from the Shuswap Nation who volunteered during the First World War. He re-enlisted and fought overseas during the Second World War.

First Nations men served alongside non-native soldiers

Canim Lake Band Veterans remembered for their service to Canada

Canim Lake Band member Julian Boyce was one of 200 young men from the Shuswap Nation who volunteered during the First World War. He re-enlisted and fought overseas during the Second World War.

Bridging gap through youth education

Canim Lake Band holds Indian Residential School Heritage Days

Elvis rocks for Canim Lake Band

Canim Lake Band Elders prepared for a visit from Elvis and they weren't disappointed

Art Dumaresq has kept ledgers since he was eight years old and is still doing it today. He says, “If money is on the move, I’ve always wanted to know where it’s going.”

Dumaresq looks back on years as a CRD director

Art Dumaresq’s lifelong love of bookkeeping began when most boys’ interest in money has to do with buying candy

Art Dumaresq has kept ledgers since he was eight years old and is still doing it today. He says, “If money is on the move, I’ve always wanted to know where it’s going.”
Building the new Legion was a like an old-time barn raising, as the whole community came out to lend a hand constructing the new facility one wall at a time.

The Story of a Legion, Forest Grove 1960-2011

Early in 1960, a group of men and women met at the community hall to form a Legion branch in Forest Grove

Building the new Legion was a like an old-time barn raising, as the whole community came out to lend a hand constructing the new facility one wall at a time.
In 2009, Ernie and Kay Gibson are enjoying their new home in Forest Grove, but they still keep themselves busy.

A ranch in the Cariboo, a dream fulfilled

Although there were hard times during their early days at Abel Lake meadows, Ernie and Kay Gibson carved out the ranch they always wanted.

In 2009, Ernie and Kay Gibson are enjoying their new home in Forest Grove, but they still keep themselves busy.
Ruth Lake has become a very popular year-round playground.

Forest Grove/Ruth Lake Circle Tour

Forest Grove, a historic community on Canim Hendrix

Ruth Lake has become a very popular year-round playground.