Arlene Jongbloets

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National silver medallist Ali Briggs from 100 Mile House, left, took on Jordan Poliakiwski from Lloydminster, which straddles the Alberta/Saskatchewan border, at the 2013 Canadian Judo Championships in Richmond, July 4-7.

Kokoro club competes at Judo nationals

Ali Briggs of the Kokoro Judo Club in 100 Mile House picked a silver, bronze medals at Canadian championships

National silver medallist Ali Briggs from 100 Mile House, left, took on Jordan Poliakiwski from Lloydminster, which straddles the Alberta/Saskatchewan border, at the 2013 Canadian Judo Championships in Richmond, July 4-7.
On behalf of Canlan Ice Sports, Josh Dickerson, left, and Dianne Bob hand over a cheque for $1,817.46 to KidSport 100 Mile House treasurer John Benastick.

KidSport gets welcome donation

Canlan Ice Sports donates $1,817.46 from South Cariboo Mega Show

On behalf of Canlan Ice Sports, Josh Dickerson, left, and Dianne Bob hand over a cheque for $1,817.46 to KidSport 100 Mile House treasurer John Benastick.

Great fundraiser for two good causes

BC/DC shake it up in 100 Mile House for Hun City Hunnies fundraiser

Conner Edle

Conner Edle joins Vipers at fast pitch westerns

Edle's play in the provincial championships garners a berth in the Westerns

Conner Edle
Singer songwriter Oren Barter will be one of some 30 acts entertaining the crowd at the annual Hootstock event.

Forest Grove Hootstock morphing into a three-day event

Hootstock returns bigger and better at the Bradley Creek Schoolhouse

Singer songwriter Oren Barter will be one of some 30 acts entertaining the crowd at the annual Hootstock event.
Marvin Declare made a nice chip shot at the beginning of the season - obviously the course is in great shape now. On July 3, he finished third in low net of the third flight during the 108 Golf Resort Men's Night.

108 Men’s Golf Report

Heat was on at the 108 Golf Resort's Men's Night on July 3

Marvin Declare made a nice chip shot at the beginning of the season - obviously the course is in great shape now. On July 3, he finished third in low net of the third flight during the 108 Golf Resort Men's Night.
Gisela Neuber showed good pitching form

108 Ladies Golf Report

108 lady golfers practiced for Pud Griffin Memorial Tournament

Gisela Neuber showed good pitching form
The Canim Lake Fifth Annual Traditional Powwow will celebrate First Nations culture, food and tradition at Canim Lake Reserve on July 12-14.

Tradition will be celebrated at Canim Lake Powwow

The Canim Lake Fifth Annual Traditional Powwow promises to provide a weekend of culture, colour, music and dance

The Canim Lake Fifth Annual Traditional Powwow will celebrate First Nations culture, food and tradition at Canim Lake Reserve on July 12-14.
Stacey Cleveland placed seventh among women at the 2013 World Trail Running Championships in Wales.

Ultra running news

Cleveland takes on second world trail running championships

Stacey Cleveland placed seventh among women at the 2013 World Trail Running Championships in Wales.
Michaila Robinson, left, received her 100 Mile House Figure Skating Club bursary cheque from club executive member Ingrid Ricketts.

figure skating news

Skating club rewards long-standing member Michaila Robinson

Michaila Robinson, left, received her 100 Mile House Figure Skating Club bursary cheque from club executive member Ingrid Ricketts.
Tahsis Jensen won the Senior Shakespeare division at the provincial performing arts festival in May.

Provincial speech arts winner

Tahsis Jensen wins Senior Shakespeare division at provincial festival

Tahsis Jensen won the Senior Shakespeare division at the provincial performing arts festival in May.
Tammy Bittner took a jump riding Aerowyn at the recent 100 Mile & District Outriders Club's Fun & Frolic schooling show.

Equestrian news

Riders and their horses compete at Fun & Frolic despite rain

Tammy Bittner took a jump riding Aerowyn at the recent 100 Mile & District Outriders Club's Fun & Frolic schooling show.
Ernie Mills-Hodgins, left, and Tracy Haddow give a smile of approval as Gayle Dunsmuir, second from right, receives a farewell hug from Irene Newton during Dunsmuir’s retirement open house, June 26.

Gayle Dunsmuir ends 20-year career with hospice

The past 20 years has been a very satisfying run for Gayle Dunsmuir at 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society

Ernie Mills-Hodgins, left, and Tracy Haddow give a smile of approval as Gayle Dunsmuir, second from right, receives a farewell hug from Irene Newton during Dunsmuir’s retirement open house, June 26.
Helen Kellington is among the approximately 25 artists whose work will be featured at the Cariboo Artists Guild 33rd Annual Fine Arts Show & Sale at Parkside Art Gallery, July 26-Sept.7.

Artists Guild show about to take flight

The Cariboo Artists Guild 33rd Annual Fine Arts Show & Sale, with its theme of “flight,” is preparing for take-off

Helen Kellington is among the approximately 25 artists whose work will be featured at the Cariboo Artists Guild 33rd Annual Fine Arts Show & Sale at Parkside Art Gallery, July 26-Sept.7.
The 64th Annual Bridge Lake Stampede featured non-stop action under sunny skies and with the mercury high on the thermometer. The results from the rough stock events were not so hot, as only two cowboys managed to make qualifying rides.

Rough stock: a bunch, rodeo competitors: 2

Rodeo action and family fun non-stop at Bridge Lake Stampede

The 64th Annual Bridge Lake Stampede featured non-stop action under sunny skies and with the mercury high on the thermometer. The results from the rough stock events were not so hot, as only two cowboys managed to make qualifying rides.

Longtime volunteer leaves Hospice

Dunsmuir retires from 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society

Entertainment news

Annual Cariboo Artists Guild art show and sale opens soon

Zeus Fight Science boxer Brandon Balbirnie fought and won his first match at Kelowna's Night of Action, June 22.

Balbirnie wins first bout with a TKO

100 Mile House teen started boxing to support a friend

Zeus Fight Science boxer Brandon Balbirnie fought and won his first match at Kelowna's Night of Action, June 22.
AC/DC tribute band, BC/DC, should provide a rockin' good time at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, July 6.

BC/DC set to rock the town

Hun City Hunnies Non Profit Community Improvement Society hosting rock 'n' roll event

AC/DC tribute band, BC/DC, should provide a rockin' good time at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, July 6.

Well-known teachers retire

Three longtime South Cariboo teachers leave classrooms behind