Lisa Carleton

Amanda Wentland receives treatment from Pamella Lindley, of Essential Massage. Pamella celebrates her twentieth anniversary in business on June 21.

Celebrating twenty years of whole wellness

On June 21 of this year, Pamella Lindley will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of her home based business.

Amanda Wentland receives treatment from Pamella Lindley, of Essential Massage. Pamella celebrates her twentieth anniversary in business on June 21.
Ernie Philip and the High Water Singers taught residents some history of the drum, dance and culture at Veterans Square on Saturday during the daytime mini Pow Wow.

Mini Pow Wow held in Veterans Square

Residents were treated to a day of culture, drumming and dance as well as interactive dance by the High Water Singers and Ernie Philip.

Ernie Philip and the High Water Singers taught residents some history of the drum, dance and culture at Veterans Square on Saturday during the daytime mini Pow Wow.
Princeton Youth Soccer hosted a fun day mini-tournament for kids aged four to those in grade four at the Princeton Secondary School on Saturday, June 7. Approximately 100 kids along with their siblings, parents and grandparents enjoyed the day.

Mini soccer tournament held at PSS field

About 100 kids from Princeton and Keremeos got together for the second time this spring.

Princeton Youth Soccer hosted a fun day mini-tournament for kids aged four to those in grade four at the Princeton Secondary School on Saturday, June 7. Approximately 100 kids along with their siblings, parents and grandparents enjoyed the day.
Back row: Rescue foster parent, Kathaleen McLeary and local friends of the rescue, Tammy and Larissa Simon. Front row: Jaime Agar, vice president of the rescue, Margie Honeywell, president and founder and Nicole Honeywell.

Marvelous Mutts Rescue makes friends in Princeton

A discussion between friends in Princeton and Merritt has resulted in a close contact for rescuing and rehoming dogs.

Back row: Rescue foster parent, Kathaleen McLeary and local friends of the rescue, Tammy and Larissa Simon. Front row: Jaime Agar, vice president of the rescue, Margie Honeywell, president and founder and Nicole Honeywell.
Rotary Golf Tournament winners:   Class of ‘73  - Mike Glass, Marcel VandenBosch, Barry Horn and Rob Marshall

Class of ‘73 wins Princeton Rotary golf tournament

The annual fundraiser assists Princeton Rotary in their support of the numerous community causes they contribute to.

Rotary Golf Tournament winners:   Class of ‘73  - Mike Glass, Marcel VandenBosch, Barry Horn and Rob Marshall
Dr. Duncan Etches of Canadian Doctors for Medicare answers questions during the public forum held at Riverside Centre on June 5.

Canadian Medicare under threat

A legal battle before the courts in B.C., is being called “the most significant challenge in Canadian history.”

Dr. Duncan Etches of Canadian Doctors for Medicare answers questions during the public forum held at Riverside Centre on June 5.

Editorial: Busy bees or pot stirrers?

Well folks, I’ve been presented with another issue to comment on—last week’s vandalism and now this week—rumours!

Art Pratico is survived by Linda his wife of 45 years, son Rick (Eva), daughter Shelly  (John), grandchildren; Ashley, Bailey, Amy, John and Lily; sisters Kathy, Linda and June and brother Frank. Numerous other relatives, friends and (second family) members from Copper Mountain and Huckleberry Mines will hold Art in their hearts.

The Copper Mountain family bids farewell to one of their own

A Celebration of Life in honour of Art Pratico was organized by members of Art’s Copper Mountain family.

Art Pratico is survived by Linda his wife of 45 years, son Rick (Eva), daughter Shelly  (John), grandchildren; Ashley, Bailey, Amy, John and Lily; sisters Kathy, Linda and June and brother Frank. Numerous other relatives, friends and (second family) members from Copper Mountain and Huckleberry Mines will hold Art in their hearts.
John Draper says he’s “gotta be different!” — which is why he chose the colour,  Cantaloupe Orange for his beauty of a ‘39 Chevy GMC.

Krankin’ Vintage celebrates 7th anniversary

Enthusiasts from Keremeos, Langley, Princeton and the Okanagan brought their treasures to the annual celebration.

John Draper says he’s “gotta be different!” — which is why he chose the colour,  Cantaloupe Orange for his beauty of a ‘39 Chevy GMC.
Barb Gagnon of Ridgewood Lodge presents roses, certificates and gift packages to Shirley and Mae, two of the local volunteers who were treated to an appreciation tea with residents of the lodge on Friday afternoon.

Ridgewood Lodge salutes volunteers

Volunteers were shown appreciation for their efforts during a tea held on Friday.

Barb Gagnon of Ridgewood Lodge presents roses, certificates and gift packages to Shirley and Mae, two of the local volunteers who were treated to an appreciation tea with residents of the lodge on Friday afternoon.

Repairs underway for Old Hedley Road

Mayor Armitage announces repairs to Old Hedley Road have begun.

The Valley First Blue Blitz team  consisting of Lindsay Wozniak, Leslie Edwards, Cheryl Rempel, Linda Thompson, Martin Hough, Suzanne Holland, Shannon White and Norma Tremblay surprised residents of Princeton, on Friday with a free pass to the The Lego Movie.

Valley First treats local families to free movie night

The Valley First Blue Blitz team surprised residents of Princeton, on Friday with a free pass to the The Lego Movie.

The Valley First Blue Blitz team  consisting of Lindsay Wozniak, Leslie Edwards, Cheryl Rempel, Linda Thompson, Martin Hough, Suzanne Holland, Shannon White and Norma Tremblay surprised residents of Princeton, on Friday with a free pass to the The Lego Movie.

Editorial – What were you thinking?

Acts of destruction make no sense to me whatsoever.

Partners Ed Vermette and Brent McClelland proudly introduce the smoking gun pepper co., and their new product available at Doug's Homestead, located on Hwy 3.

Smokin’ hot product hits market

On Friday, May 16 of this May long-weekend a new product produced locally hits the market and is available for purchase at Doug's Homestead.

Partners Ed Vermette and Brent McClelland proudly introduce the smoking gun pepper co., and their new product available at Doug's Homestead, located on Hwy 3.
Danica Bargholz, personal banking officer at Valley First Credit Union presents a crash course in income, sensible spending and how to create a budget to each of the eight teams from the 95 participants of the Amazing Literacy Race.

95 students amazed by fun filled literacy race

An event organized by literacy coordinator, Dierra Maynard teaches kids life skills, while they think they are just having fun.

Danica Bargholz, personal banking officer at Valley First Credit Union presents a crash course in income, sensible spending and how to create a budget to each of the eight teams from the 95 participants of the Amazing Literacy Race.
After an eight year hiatus, Renee, Nick, Ashley and Alexandra Goreas returned to Princeton to open the site formerly known as Santo’s and give it a new life. Completely refurbished and under the name of Little Creek Grill, Princeton’s newest restaurant is open for business.

Little Creek Grill opens in Princeton

After eight years away, the Goreas family return to Princeton and open up a brand new restaurant.

After an eight year hiatus, Renee, Nick, Ashley and Alexandra Goreas returned to Princeton to open the site formerly known as Santo’s and give it a new life. Completely refurbished and under the name of Little Creek Grill, Princeton’s newest restaurant is open for business.
The Homestead Family l to r: Kate Powers, Sherrie James, Chloe, Linette, Kaileigh and Brent McClelland and Kevin Alvarenga. Keep up to Doug’s Homestead on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Appreciation from the Doug’s Homestead family

Brent and Linette McClelland feel they have much to be thankful for.

The Homestead Family l to r: Kate Powers, Sherrie James, Chloe, Linette, Kaileigh and Brent McClelland and Kevin Alvarenga. Keep up to Doug’s Homestead on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
Mike Grgich of Mike Grgich Contracting is setting the cement for the temporary walkway designed for pedestrian traffic alongside the soon-to-be sidewalk café located at Thomasina’s on Bridge Street. The walkway is designed to be removable in order to be stored away during the winter and brought back out when sidewalk café season begins again.  Thomasina’s will be the first sidewalk café in Princeton.

Princeton Council adopt bylaws

Thomasina's will be the first business in Princeton to host a sidewalk café.

Mike Grgich of Mike Grgich Contracting is setting the cement for the temporary walkway designed for pedestrian traffic alongside the soon-to-be sidewalk café located at Thomasina’s on Bridge Street. The walkway is designed to be removable in order to be stored away during the winter and brought back out when sidewalk café season begins again.  Thomasina’s will be the first sidewalk café in Princeton.
Mayor Frank Armitage officially presents the keys for the brand-new fire truck to Chief Eric Gregson on Tuesday, May 6. In return, Mayor Armitage was the first civilian to ride shotgun while grinning from ear-to-ear.

New Princeton fire truck arrives

Princeton’s brand-new fire truck rolled into town on Thursday, May 1.

Mayor Frank Armitage officially presents the keys for the brand-new fire truck to Chief Eric Gregson on Tuesday, May 6. In return, Mayor Armitage was the first civilian to ride shotgun while grinning from ear-to-ear.
These two little ones enjoy a rescue challenge provided by mine rescue team members during the Mining Day celebration held in Princeton.

A celebration of mining in Princeton

The 4th annual Copper Mountain Mining Day was held at Veterans Square on Wednesday May 7.

These two little ones enjoy a rescue challenge provided by mine rescue team members during the Mining Day celebration held in Princeton.