It is Small Business Week this week, a reminder of how vital small business is to Williams Lake, the province, and the country.
Another successful Stampede weekend in Williams Lake, with nearly 16,000 people attending the rodeo alone over the four days!
I am pleased that Darrell Garceau will begin work at City Hall as chief administrative officer on July 2.
Congratulations to all the successful candidates in the provincial election.
Now that the budget has been given its first three readings, it’s a good time to point out our business class taxes are lower than most.
I had a great time cheering on our local competitors at the Indoor Rodeo Saturday.
Early budget approval was given to the South Lakeside Widening Project, and it is now going to tender.
I had the pleasure of visiting Mike’s Spot restaurant and Bosley’s Pet Foods last week as part of my monthly new business visits.
It was awesome to have Minister Pat Bell in Williams Lake Wednesday, as he announced over $1 million to TRU Williams Lake.
It’s great news that we have reached a one-year agreement with the CRD on fire protection.
As Councillor Hughes said at Tuesday’s Council meeting, we are very proud of this city’s and region’s cowboy heritage.
It is great news that the city has reached a tentative agreement with our local union.
I was privileged to watch the opening of the fifth session of Parliament and listened first hand to the Throne Speech in Victoria.
It’s been an amazing transformation at the Salvation Army over the past few years to better serve their clients.
I had a great time last week selling copies of the Reach A Reader edition of the Tribune.
One of the things I love to do as mayor is to visit new businesses.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I know I did, spending time with family and friends.
Christmas comes early to city hall. The Cariboo Men's Choir generously donated a piano last night.
It’s always good to have face-to-face meetings with the senior levels of government, and I was part of such a meeting this week.
Council and staff have been busy with the budget process over the last few weeks.