Sikhs from the North Thompson and beyond meet at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Sikh Temple in Clearwater on Sunday, May 15, for the annual Vaisakhi celebration. During the celebration, the flagpole in front of the temple is lowered and the saffron-colored flag and pole-covering replaced. Pictured (l-r) is Gurgant Gill of Barriere, helping Kulwant Sian and Sowarn Kailley of Clearwater replace the saffron-colored flagpole covering.