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Winners of the Monday Golden Age Bowling League roll-offs held on April 16 were The Strikers team of Jim Driedeger, back, Jack Grover, left, Vicki Clary, Wendy Lane and Ervin Hannah.

The Strikers win senior bowling league

Golden Age Bowling League ends with The Strikers taking championship

Winners of the Monday Golden Age Bowling League roll-offs held on April 16 were The Strikers team of Jim Driedeger, back, Jack Grover, left, Vicki Clary, Wendy Lane and Ervin Hannah.
Local artist Lisa Haerttrich holds one of her brightly painted saw blades, which will be displayed at the Wine, Cheese & Art Gathering at the Iron Horse Pub on April 29.

Local artist showing at Iron Horse

Lisa Haerttrich (nee Giroux) will be presenting some of her art pieces at the Iron Horse Pub, April 29

Local artist Lisa Haerttrich holds one of her brightly painted saw blades, which will be displayed at the Wine, Cheese & Art Gathering at the Iron Horse Pub on April 29.

Get mush on to support Cariboo Challenge

Tickets still available for Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Society Spring Party

Newly formed 100 Mile & District Potters Guild member Ramona Mackay displays her technique of throwing clay on the wheel. She will be one of the potters whose work will be in the Local Vessels show at Parkside Art Gallery, April 27-June 3.

Parkside Art Gallery showcasing new potters guild

Parkside Art Gallery is holding a reception on April 27 to introduce the newly formed 100 Mile & District Potters Guild

Newly formed 100 Mile & District Potters Guild member Ramona Mackay displays her technique of throwing clay on the wheel. She will be one of the potters whose work will be in the Local Vessels show at Parkside Art Gallery, April 27-June 3.
'This in no trick,' an awarding-winning 100 Mile House Free Press ad created in collaboration by Chris Nickless and Kerri Mingo captured gold at the BCYNA, Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards ceremony April 14. The ad also placed second nationally in Newspapers Canada, 2012 Great Ideas Awards.

Award-winning talent at the Free Press

100 Mile House Free Press publisher and graphic designer win two awards for collaborative advertisement

'This in no trick,' an awarding-winning 100 Mile House Free Press ad created in collaboration by Chris Nickless and Kerri Mingo captured gold at the BCYNA, Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards ceremony April 14. The ad also placed second nationally in Newspapers Canada, 2012 Great Ideas Awards.
Save-On-Foods manager Bruce Caspar displays a small portion of the 500 decorated bags area elementary school students decorated for Earth Day (April 22). For the past three years, Save-On-Foods has distributed bags to the elementary schools as an Earth Day awareness campaign. Staff will pack groceries in the bags on April 21-22.

Save-On-Foods helps save our Earth

For the past three years, the Save-On-Foods store has encouraged South Cariboo Elementary School students to get involved with Earth Day

Save-On-Foods manager Bruce Caspar displays a small portion of the 500 decorated bags area elementary school students decorated for Earth Day (April 22). For the past three years, Save-On-Foods has distributed bags to the elementary schools as an Earth Day awareness campaign. Staff will pack groceries in the bags on April 21-22.
South Cariboo Search and Rescue volunteers are there when they're needed in emergencies.

Volunteers: the heart and soul of every community

Every needs fresh faces and fresh ideas and volunteers to fill the gaps

South Cariboo Search and Rescue volunteers are there when they're needed in emergencies.

It’s easy being green April 22-28

100 Mile House Clean is Green week kicks off Communities in Bloom activities

Bill Gallaher

Local author’s trilogy completed

Local author Bill Gallaher of Deka Lake will be launching his novel, The Horseman's Last Call, at Nuthatch Books

Bill Gallaher

Drum & Bell Tower performing

Drum & Bell tower concert bound to thrill Martin Exeter Hall audience

Millie Halcro, front, was pleased to donate her Save-On-More points to South Cariboo Health Foundation's (SCHF) Pointing the Way fundraiser on April 7. SCHF members Bill Robertson, back left, Marvin Scott, Chris Nickless, Save-On-Foods assistant manager Ryan Ogden, and foundation public relations and fundraising co-ordinator M-J Cousins showed their appreciation for the gift.

Pointing the Way to a successful kickoff

Health foundation fundraiser Pointing the Way off to a great start

Millie Halcro, front, was pleased to donate her Save-On-More points to South Cariboo Health Foundation's (SCHF) Pointing the Way fundraiser on April 7. SCHF members Bill Robertson, back left, Marvin Scott, Chris Nickless, Save-On-Foods assistant manager Ryan Ogden, and foundation public relations and fundraising co-ordinator M-J Cousins showed their appreciation for the gift.
Local artist Marilyn Yewell is holding one of the paintings in her collection on display at the Showcase gallery. Yewell's painting titled 'Afternoon Riders,' is a brilliant example of pure colour and light.

Yewell: colourful eclectic display of art

Local artist Marilyn Yewell's "therapy" is painting colourful and vibrant works

Local artist Marilyn Yewell is holding one of the paintings in her collection on display at the Showcase gallery. Yewell's painting titled 'Afternoon Riders,' is a brilliant example of pure colour and light.
Alexandra Wolfe sits at the piano practising for the upcoming 100 Mile Festival of the Arts and Martin Exeter Hall. The festival runs from April 16 to April 26 (except April 22) and culminates with the Awards and Showcase Performance on April 27.

36th Annual Festival of the Arts entertaining

100 Mile Festival of the arts sure to impress all audiences

Alexandra Wolfe sits at the piano practising for the upcoming 100 Mile Festival of the Arts and Martin Exeter Hall. The festival runs from April 16 to April 26 (except April 22) and culminates with the Awards and Showcase Performance on April 27.
The Fifth Annual South Cariboo Mega show takes place May 11-13.

South Cariboo Mega Show coming soon

The Fifth Annual South Cariboo Mega Show takes place on May 11-13 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre

The Fifth Annual South Cariboo Mega show takes place May 11-13.
108 Mile Ranch Medal Bearers Nieka Embree, Brayden Herperger and Bev French were definitely in the spotlight when The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay team rolled into their community on March 27. The visit was very upbeat and will live long in the memories of the participants and spectators.

Medal Bearers relay through Cariboo

Area Medal Bearers have a blast during The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay

108 Mile Ranch Medal Bearers Nieka Embree, Brayden Herperger and Bev French were definitely in the spotlight when The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay team rolled into their community on March 27. The visit was very upbeat and will live long in the memories of the participants and spectators.

YES program looking for applicants

YES applications sought from folks between 15 and 30 years old

Mary Shennum

SCHF gets points with Save-On-Foods

South Cariboo Health Foundation teaming up with Save-On-Foods

Mary Shennum
CIBC staff members Diana Buurmeester, left, Kristen Baker and Amber McNabb, right, had a great time performing Toby Keith's 'Red Solo Cup' at the Bankers Variety Show on March 24.

The bankers did it again

For the ninth consecutive year the Bankers Variety Show packed the 100 Mile Community Hall

CIBC staff members Diana Buurmeester, left, Kristen Baker and Amber McNabb, right, had a great time performing Toby Keith's 'Red Solo Cup' at the Bankers Variety Show on March 24.

Barney Bentall in town March 31

Barney Bentall bringing his music to 100 Mile House

Fishing Highway Tourist Association president Manuela Betschart helped look after the association’s booth at the recent Boat & Sportsman Show in Abbotsford.

Fishing Highway at Boat & Sportsman Show

The March 2-4 Boat & Sportsman Show in Abbotsford was great exposure for the Fishing Highway Tourist Association

Fishing Highway Tourist Association president Manuela Betschart helped look after the association’s booth at the recent Boat & Sportsman Show in Abbotsford.