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The proposed route of a water main to the Kemp Lake Waterworks District.

Safer water for Kemp Lake water users possible

Grant application, if approved, could solve water treatment problems

The proposed route of a water main to the Kemp Lake Waterworks District.
Mimi, family friend Owen, Katie Rose and Pia Carroll (1952-2014) enjoying the lilies in 2013.

Sooke says goodbye to a special food icon

Pia Carroll, 1952 - 2014 is remembered by students and friends

Mimi, family friend Owen, Katie Rose and Pia Carroll (1952-2014) enjoying the lilies in 2013.
The proposed construction of the roundabout, sidewalaks and turn lanes in the centre of Sooke.

Improvements coming to town core

Highway 14, roundabout and sidewalk all on the District of Sooke list

The proposed construction of the roundabout, sidewalaks and turn lanes in the centre of Sooke.
Peter McBride parades in the haggis at a previous Robbie Burns Dinner.

Annual Robbie Burns dinner set for bard’s birthday

You don't have to be Scottish to enjoy haggis in Sooke

Peter McBride parades in the haggis at a previous Robbie Burns Dinner.
Gary Petersen looks at one of the boxes thieves broke into to remove silver coins.

Thieves break through wall

Sooke store owner thought his premises were safe and secure

Gary Petersen looks at one of the boxes thieves broke into to remove silver coins.

How to deal with kitchen scraps

Sooke residents have a couple of options for scraps

Steve Konke, Sid Jorna, Mark Ziegler and Mike Hicks in front of the trail build by community volunteers.

Many hands make light work on local trails

New stairs built by volunteers at SEAPARC/Throup Road trail

Steve Konke, Sid Jorna, Mark Ziegler and Mike Hicks in front of the trail build by community volunteers.

Council Briefs, Jan 7, 2015

What went on in District of Sooke council chambers at the last meeting

Surfers have always enjoyed the large waves at Jordan River.

Overnight camping at Jordan River suspended

CRD suspends use of Jordan River Park for campers because of earthquake risk

Surfers have always enjoyed the large waves at Jordan River.
Elspeth McLean paints one dot at a time.

The arts made Sooke special

Artists from all disciplines made Sooke a great place to enjoy being

Elspeth McLean paints one dot at a time.
The Rotary Pier and the boardwalk at the end of Murray Road is a favourite place to throw in a few crab pots or fish.

Twenty things to do for next to nothing in Sooke

There is plenty to do in both the outdoors and the indoors around Sooke

The Rotary Pier and the boardwalk at the end of Murray Road is a favourite place to throw in a few crab pots or fish.
Maywell Wickheim's book

A little fireside reading: Some books of interest

A few new book titles which might interest Sooke readers

Maywell Wickheim's book
Mayor elect Maja Tait and outgoing Mayor Wendal Milne.

Wrapping it up and calling it a day

Former mayor Wendal Milne talks about his last three years

Mayor elect Maja Tait and outgoing Mayor Wendal Milne.
Sooke baker Carol Christie is appearing on Chopped Canada in January.

Local chef competes on Chopped Canada

Sooke's Carol Christie set to debut in January season opener

Sooke baker Carol Christie is appearing on Chopped Canada in January.
The hamlet of Jordan River

No firm answers for Jordan River residents

BC Hydro wants to purchase their homes because of earthquake threat

The hamlet of Jordan River
The pond at John Phillips Memorial Park

Can’t believe it’s December

Photo taken in Sooke belies the fact that winter is near

The pond at John Phillips Memorial Park
The Nutcracker in a Nutshell opens on December 20.

Nutcracker is a seasonal favourite

Nutcracker in a Nutshell to be performed in Sooke beginning December 20

The Nutcracker in a Nutshell opens on December 20.
Doug Harvey and his dog Salty

Jordan River residents may be forced to sell their homes

BC Hydro report considers the area an extreme earthquake hazard

Doug Harvey and his dog Salty
EMCS and Journey band students are presenting a Winter Concert.

Music students present a Winter Concert

Sooke's band students perform for community on December 4

EMCS and Journey band students are presenting a Winter Concert.
The District of Sooke’s new council is, left to right, Bev Berger, Ebony Logins, Rick Kasper, Mayor Maja Tait, Kevin Pearson, Brenda Parkinson and Kerrie Reay.

District of Sooke’s new council

Seven members of council took their seats at the Inaugural Meeting on December 1

The District of Sooke’s new council is, left to right, Bev Berger, Ebony Logins, Rick Kasper, Mayor Maja Tait, Kevin Pearson, Brenda Parkinson and Kerrie Reay.