Lisa Carleton

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Mutual affection is displayed as Dale Christie and Gena Sandli interact with Frankie Blue-Eyes and Heart, two of the horses at Outbackjacks Horse Rescue located 12.5 km East of Princeton on Hwy 3.

Raising funds for Outbackjack’s Horse Rescue

This past weekend saw the fifth annual Outbackjacks Flea Market take place right on the rescue property.

Mutual affection is displayed as Dale Christie and Gena Sandli interact with Frankie Blue-Eyes and Heart, two of the horses at Outbackjacks Horse Rescue located 12.5 km East of Princeton on Hwy 3.
Alex Burke, sponsored by the Princeton Lions Club portrays the beauty of India during the international segment of the annual Ambassadors Fashion Show.

Candidates display international flair at annual fashion show

The annual fashion show is an evening that the youth enjoy and have a great deal of fun with their presentations.

Alex Burke, sponsored by the Princeton Lions Club portrays the beauty of India during the international segment of the annual Ambassadors Fashion Show.
Volunteer Fire Chief Eric Gregson recieves accolades and congratulations on his 32 year tenure with the Princeton Volunter Fire Department from Mayor Frank Armitage and Sgt. Barry Kennedy.

Princeton’s volunteer Fire Chief Eric Gregson honoured

Local volunteer Fire Chief Eric Gregson is presented with long service and exemplary service awards.

Volunteer Fire Chief Eric Gregson recieves accolades and congratulations on his 32 year tenure with the Princeton Volunter Fire Department from Mayor Frank Armitage and Sgt. Barry Kennedy.
Students from John Allison and Vermilion Forks Elementary schools work hard at cleaning up Cormack Marsh during the Earth Day celebration on April 22. They also participated in bird watching and helped the Sierra Fire Crew put up bird and bat houses.

Community Earth Day celebration held at Cormack Marsh

Again this year, to help preserve the area, local Kelley Cook organized an Earth Day celebration.

Students from John Allison and Vermilion Forks Elementary schools work hard at cleaning up Cormack Marsh during the Earth Day celebration on April 22. They also participated in bird watching and helped the Sierra Fire Crew put up bird and bat houses.

Canadian Cancer Society delegation makes presentation to council

Canadian Cancer Society reps and Dr. Gerry Karr from the Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Coalition present to council.

Back row: directors Beryl Mullin, (River’s Edge RV) Nancy Gibson, (Teepee Lakes Resort and Sweet Sensations) manager Lori Thomas, director Joyce Edwards (Winking Pedlar) and president Brenda Crawford (Royal Lepage West) Front row: vice president Spencer Coyne, (Coyne Operated) directors Susan Robinson, (Fletcher Building Supplies) Kim Vokey (Copper Mountain Mine) and secretary Keith Olsen. Missing from photo are Barbara Bushewsky (Coco’s/Cowboy Coffee) and Eileen Erb, bookkeeper for the chamber.

New faces join chamber directorship

New to the Princeton Chamber are directors; Kim Vokey - Copper Mountain Mine and Susan Robertson of Fletcher Building Supplies.

Back row: directors Beryl Mullin, (River’s Edge RV) Nancy Gibson, (Teepee Lakes Resort and Sweet Sensations) manager Lori Thomas, director Joyce Edwards (Winking Pedlar) and president Brenda Crawford (Royal Lepage West) Front row: vice president Spencer Coyne, (Coyne Operated) directors Susan Robinson, (Fletcher Building Supplies) Kim Vokey (Copper Mountain Mine) and secretary Keith Olsen. Missing from photo are Barbara Bushewsky (Coco’s/Cowboy Coffee) and Eileen Erb, bookkeeper for the chamber.
Left: Dr. Robert Peacock announces his retirement effective July 31, 2014 during the regular meeting of the Board of Education School District No. 58. (Nicola-Similkameen) Right: Stephen McNiven, currently serving as assistant superintendent, is appointed as the Superintendent of Schools for the district effective August 1, 2014.

Superintendent of schools, Dr. Robert Peacock announces retirement

Dr. Peacock said that it was with a sad heart he was preparing to say goodbye

Left: Dr. Robert Peacock announces his retirement effective July 31, 2014 during the regular meeting of the Board of Education School District No. 58. (Nicola-Similkameen) Right: Stephen McNiven, currently serving as assistant superintendent, is appointed as the Superintendent of Schools for the district effective August 1, 2014.
The Great Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Cooper’s Foods Princeton was held at Memorial Park on Sunday, April 20. Three age-appropriate sections were set up for all the children to go hunting. (4 and under, ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12) Approximately 250 people attended the event. For more photos visit the Spotlight page on Facebook.

Cooper’s Foods provides Easter Sunday fun

Approximately 250 people attended The Great Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Cooper’s Foods

The Great Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Cooper’s Foods Princeton was held at Memorial Park on Sunday, April 20. Three age-appropriate sections were set up for all the children to go hunting. (4 and under, ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12) Approximately 250 people attended the event. For more photos visit the Spotlight page on Facebook.
Rod Carlson, Lou Preston and Alex Rempel are the staff members of Mac’s Auto Parts who “moved heaven and earth” to enable Sean Rogders to continue on his journey.

Mac’s Auto Parts comes to aid of man walking far

With the tires on his wagon all shot, the man walking far needed assistance in a big way.

Rod Carlson, Lou Preston and Alex Rempel are the staff members of Mac’s Auto Parts who “moved heaven and earth” to enable Sean Rogders to continue on his journey.
Jessica Rytkonen spent the afternoon on Thursday out in front of the Post Office, answering questions about and collecting survey responses from local citizens. Char Smith fills out a survey and wishes Rytkonen good luck on her new store idea.

Would you support a new business in Princeton?

Jessica Rytkonen is surveying residents to find out if her idea of a new store in Princeton would be warranted.

Jessica Rytkonen spent the afternoon on Thursday out in front of the Post Office, answering questions about and collecting survey responses from local citizens. Char Smith fills out a survey and wishes Rytkonen good luck on her new store idea.
Joseph Sukhnandah and Ruth Sulentich presented an overview of the proposed Similkameen Hydro Electric Project to council on behalf of Fortis Generation. Council was assured that the proposal being a two and a half year process will include community engagement.

Fortis Generation presents dam project proposal

Report from the regular meeting of council, April 7, 2014

Joseph Sukhnandah and Ruth Sulentich presented an overview of the proposed Similkameen Hydro Electric Project to council on behalf of Fortis Generation. Council was assured that the proposal being a two and a half year process will include community engagement.
Getting ready for the season! Becky Vermette, Tatum, Taryn and Max Greening (supervisor) out at the ball field Saturday, preparing the grandstand for new paint.

Princeton Slopitch gears up for the 2014 season

Last year saw work done to the grandstands and concession and volunteers are hoping to complete the work by season opening.

Getting ready for the season! Becky Vermette, Tatum, Taryn and Max Greening (supervisor) out at the ball field Saturday, preparing the grandstand for new paint.
Mike Ranta and Spitzii head out on the Similkameen River Monday morning, leaving Princeton for Keremeos via the water. They plan to spend the night in Keremeos and portage to Penticton on Tuesday.

Inspirational paddle for Guinness Record

A canoe journey Mike Ranta hopes will inspire youth, raise funds for Atikokan Youth Initiatives and set a Guinness World Record.

Mike Ranta and Spitzii head out on the Similkameen River Monday morning, leaving Princeton for Keremeos via the water. They plan to spend the night in Keremeos and portage to Penticton on Tuesday.
Approximately 100 citizens rallied in Veterans Square on Monday, March 31, to show their support and their concern for the Canadian health care system. Canadians are calling on the governments to come together to negotiate a new health accord.

Rally held in Princeton to protect the fundamental right to health care

Princeton joined in with 40 other communities across Canada holding rallies to show their support for a fundamental right

Approximately 100 citizens rallied in Veterans Square on Monday, March 31, to show their support and their concern for the Canadian health care system. Canadians are calling on the governments to come together to negotiate a new health accord.
Three homes, a shed, vehicles and recreation equipment were all destroyed by fire on Thursday, March 27.

The Princeton community comes to aid of fire victims

Various fundraisers to assist Princeton home fire victims are being held throughout the community of Princeton.

Three homes, a shed, vehicles and recreation equipment were all destroyed by fire on Thursday, March 27.
Three homes were destroyed by fire in Princeton Thursday night. The fire began at approximately 10 p.m. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Three homes destroyed by fire in Princeton

Three homes are destroyed by fire but all occupants escaped injury.

Three homes were destroyed by fire in Princeton Thursday night. The fire began at approximately 10 p.m. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.
Princeton Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) representatives Fred Leard, Arnie Powell, Randy Rorvik and Jim Shales attended the first annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the Princeton Royal Canadian Legion.

Local First Responders honoured by Legion

George Pearkes Branch #56 - Princeton hosted the First Annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner

Princeton Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) representatives Fred Leard, Arnie Powell, Randy Rorvik and Jim Shales attended the first annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the Princeton Royal Canadian Legion.
Ed Staples, president of SOHC discusses the crisis Canadian medicare is facing during the MP Forum held at the Legion on Wednesday. Staples extends an invitation for all to attend the rally at Veterans Square at noon on March 31.

For profit health care is a threat to Canada’s medicare system

Canadians are asked to stand up as well and fight for their right to proper health care.

Ed Staples, president of SOHC discusses the crisis Canadian medicare is facing during the MP Forum held at the Legion on Wednesday. Staples extends an invitation for all to attend the rally at Veterans Square at noon on March 31.
Spencer Coyne, employee of The Source is shown with a few of the specials that the Source put on for Think Local Saturday. The Think Local initiative that began in February, was developed for Princeton by Coyne who is the marketing and economic development chair for the Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce. Think Local Saturday is phase two of the Think Local initiative and on the third Saturday of each month the chamber encourages the people of Princeton to Think Local when eating out, shopping and looking for entertainment.

Princeton Chamber rolls out phase two of Think Local

Phase two of the Think Local Campaign rolled out on Saturday, March 15.

Spencer Coyne, employee of The Source is shown with a few of the specials that the Source put on for Think Local Saturday. The Think Local initiative that began in February, was developed for Princeton by Coyne who is the marketing and economic development chair for the Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce. Think Local Saturday is phase two of the Think Local initiative and on the third Saturday of each month the chamber encourages the people of Princeton to Think Local when eating out, shopping and looking for entertainment.
The Vermilion Trail Society held their annual general meeting and election of officers at the chamber boardroom on March 11. Via acclamation, the board consists of the same officers as last year with the addition of new directors chosen to join the VTS board. Each of the new directors were chosen from their individual communities along the trail.

Communities along trail come together

The desire to have a trail that could be used, is what has brought these communities along the trail together.

The Vermilion Trail Society held their annual general meeting and election of officers at the chamber boardroom on March 11. Via acclamation, the board consists of the same officers as last year with the addition of new directors chosen to join the VTS board. Each of the new directors were chosen from their individual communities along the trail.