Lisa Carleton

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Members of Princeton, Keremeos and Nicola Valley Search and Rescue teams braved the frigid waters of Mackenzie Lake and the Tulameen River to take part in an Ice Safety & Rescue Technician - Advanced course taught by Raven Rescue instructors.

GSAR members take ice rescue training with Raven Rescue

Members of Princeton GSAR along with Keremeos and Nicola Valley members participated in a Ice Safety & Rescue Technician - Advanced course.

Members of Princeton, Keremeos and Nicola Valley Search and Rescue teams braved the frigid waters of Mackenzie Lake and the Tulameen River to take part in an Ice Safety & Rescue Technician - Advanced course taught by Raven Rescue instructors.
Granite Creek - 1901

Society formed to preserve Granite Creek

The Granite Creek Preservation Society is now a registered, non-profit society.

Granite Creek - 1901
Rick Law and his faithful companion, Lucy Rick Law recieved a puncture wound while trying to save his dog Lucy from the jaws of a cougar. He and Lucy are healing well, but Lucy suffers from nightmares and is sticking like glue to Rick.

Osprey area residents experience multiple cougar encounters on New Year’s Day

Three cougar encounters and one attack occurred in the Osprey/Link Lake areas, resulting in quite the fright for residents.

Rick Law and his faithful companion, Lucy Rick Law recieved a puncture wound while trying to save his dog Lucy from the jaws of a cougar. He and Lucy are healing well, but Lucy suffers from nightmares and is sticking like glue to Rick.
Moment from the past... The Coalmont Hotel, 102 year old centerpiece of the community of Coalmont is still standing, thanks to the swift actions of her owners and volunteer members of the Tulameen Fire Department. Fire broke out inside a wall and was quickly extinguished on Friday.

102 year old Coalmont Hotel survives fire scare

With the smoke getting heavier, Sandquist knew the old hotel was in great danger.

Moment from the past... The Coalmont Hotel, 102 year old centerpiece of the community of Coalmont is still standing, thanks to the swift actions of her owners and volunteer members of the Tulameen Fire Department. Fire broke out inside a wall and was quickly extinguished on Friday.
Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) president Paul Bedard (left) and vice president Dan Kastor (right) both employees of Weyerhaeuser present Jeff Larsen, manager of Princeton Weyerhaeuser with a plaque as a token of appreciation from the PXA and all user groups. Weyerhaeuser in Princeton has been a long time and very much appreciated supporter of the PXA and its user groups: Racing Days, Fall Fair and Rodeo.

Appreciation for Princeton Weyerhaeuser

Princeton Weyerhaeuser has been a huge community supporter for many years. The Princeton Exhibition Association shows their appreciation.

Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) president Paul Bedard (left) and vice president Dan Kastor (right) both employees of Weyerhaeuser present Jeff Larsen, manager of Princeton Weyerhaeuser with a plaque as a token of appreciation from the PXA and all user groups. Weyerhaeuser in Princeton has been a long time and very much appreciated supporter of the PXA and its user groups: Racing Days, Fall Fair and Rodeo.
Back row: vice-president June Dunte, directors Sue Gereau and Malcolm Lynn. Front: director Jennifer Bernard, president Karrie Crucil and secretary Mariah Puchalski. Missing from photo: treasure Della Osbourne.

Racing Days plans to run in 2014

The fate of Racing Days in Princeton was unstable due to lack of membership. People have come forward and a board has been formed for 2014.

Back row: vice-president June Dunte, directors Sue Gereau and Malcolm Lynn. Front: director Jennifer Bernard, president Karrie Crucil and secretary Mariah Puchalski. Missing from photo: treasure Della Osbourne.
Lukas Jakubec is presented with his very own business license by Mayor Frank Armitage and Town of Princeton CAO Rick Zerr. (not in photo) The license entitles Lukas to run his business, Luke’s Christmas Cheer for a year.

Eight year old Lukas Jakubec starts his own business

Lukas Jakubec wanted to have his own business to pay for music lessons. So, his mom Susan set things up so he could do just that.

Lukas Jakubec is presented with his very own business license by Mayor Frank Armitage and Town of Princeton CAO Rick Zerr. (not in photo) The license entitles Lukas to run his business, Luke’s Christmas Cheer for a year.
Barbara Bushewsky, director for the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce extends a welcome and introduces the Switchmen, local band who provided the dance music for the Community Christmas Gathering.

Princeton and Distict Chamber of Commerce hosts Christmas gathering

Just shy of 100 people from the business community (employers and employees) enjoyed an evening out together.

Barbara Bushewsky, director for the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce extends a welcome and introduces the Switchmen, local band who provided the dance music for the Community Christmas Gathering.
During the regular meeting of Council, Dec. 2, Mr. Brian Harris, Wildlife Biologist for the Ministry of Forests and Wildlife presented options for managing the deer population in town. While there are options to dealing with the deer, there are, “no easy solutions,” said Harris.

No easy solutions for deer problem in Princeton

Brian Harris, Wildlife Biologist for the Ministry of Forests and Wildlife presented options for managing deer in town.

During the regular meeting of Council, Dec. 2, Mr. Brian Harris, Wildlife Biologist for the Ministry of Forests and Wildlife presented options for managing the deer population in town. While there are options to dealing with the deer, there are, “no easy solutions,” said Harris.
Jessica McIvor, the local artist who by sharing her talent and passion is reaching out and inspiring people all over the world.

Jessie’s art is reaching hearts and hands across the globe

The requests for Jessica's art work have been pouring in and she has been working like crazy to fill the requests.

Jessica McIvor, the local artist who by sharing her talent and passion is reaching out and inspiring people all over the world.
Natasha Smith, Michaela Rhyno and Alicia Gush along with students; Raleigh and Abby on the front steps of Little Folks Nursery School. They hope by reaching out to the community, enrollment will go up and solutions to solving financial difficulties can be found.

Little Folks Nursery School needs your support

The Little Folks Nursery School, located in Princeton on Old Hedley Road is in need of support both financially and through enrolment.

Natasha Smith, Michaela Rhyno and Alicia Gush along with students; Raleigh and Abby on the front steps of Little Folks Nursery School. They hope by reaching out to the community, enrollment will go up and solutions to solving financial difficulties can be found.
Carrie Kassa and Carolyn Schmidt continue working their regular amongst organizing their new and much roomier space at the new Town Hall.

Princeton Town Hall moves to new home

As of Friday, Nov. 22, the new Town Hall was open for business.

Carrie Kassa and Carolyn Schmidt continue working their regular amongst organizing their new and much roomier space at the new Town Hall.
Jessica McIvor loves to dance, sing and create art. She enjoys giving her artwork to people because she,“wants everybody to be happy.” Jessie’s Arts on Facebook has given Jessica the opportunity to share her joy and her art with more people and faster than anyone could have imagined.

Jessie’s Arts goes viral

Princeton artist, Jessica McIvor’s art page on Facebook has garnered well over 2,000 likes since November 13.

Jessica McIvor loves to dance, sing and create art. She enjoys giving her artwork to people because she,“wants everybody to be happy.” Jessie’s Arts on Facebook has given Jessica the opportunity to share her joy and her art with more people and faster than anyone could have imagined.
Tiffany Cosman has joined the staff at Sweet Sensations on Vermilion Ave. Tiffany brings her experience and talent in making the flower arrangements you would like, for any occasion.

Local florist joins Sweet Sensations

Tiffany Cosman is very excited to be working with flowers and plants again.

Tiffany Cosman has joined the staff at Sweet Sensations on Vermilion Ave. Tiffany brings her experience and talent in making the flower arrangements you would like, for any occasion.

Is this the end of Princeton Racing Days?

If you would like to help keep Racing Days alive and running in Princeton, please attend the upcoming meeting.

Trevor Sutton, pitches in with Alvin Lukinchuk, vice president of USW Local 7619, Brent Karsten USW District 3 Organizer, and Tanya and Ian Truesedell, Local 1423 - Weyerhaeuser to serve up burgers during the United Steelworkers Fundraiser for local charities held at Cooper’s Foods on Saturday, Nov. 23.

United Steelworkers Local 7619 raise funds for Princeton charities

A total of $1175 was raised for three charities in Princeton.

Trevor Sutton, pitches in with Alvin Lukinchuk, vice president of USW Local 7619, Brent Karsten USW District 3 Organizer, and Tanya and Ian Truesedell, Local 1423 - Weyerhaeuser to serve up burgers during the United Steelworkers Fundraiser for local charities held at Cooper’s Foods on Saturday, Nov. 23.
Brenda Upton, mortgage broker/administrative assistant, Marty Gray, sales representative, Lee Mowry, owner/sales representative and Dan Pippin, managing broker and rentals manager make up the team at Century 21 Horizon West Realty Ltd. The opportunity to own his own brokerage “just came together” for Lee Mowry, so he purchased the assets of Century 21 Princeton Realty from fomer owner Heather Johnson and now proudly introduces Century 21 Horizon West Realty Ltd.

New ‘horizons’ for Century 21 in Princeton

Lee Mowry of Princeton, is the proud new owner of a local real estate office.

Brenda Upton, mortgage broker/administrative assistant, Marty Gray, sales representative, Lee Mowry, owner/sales representative and Dan Pippin, managing broker and rentals manager make up the team at Century 21 Horizon West Realty Ltd. The opportunity to own his own brokerage “just came together” for Lee Mowry, so he purchased the assets of Century 21 Princeton Realty from fomer owner Heather Johnson and now proudly introduces Century 21 Horizon West Realty Ltd.
Councillor Kim Maynard looks on as two of the excited teams head back out to finish their 18 kilometer fun run on the Trans Canada Trail. Councillor Doug Pateman (son of Paula and Richard) was out on the main road directing traffic while the teams crossed to the trail. The fun run ended back at the beginning—the home of Paula and Richard Pateman at Pinewood, where the mushers and their teams enjoyed visiting with the Pateman family.

Pinewood celebrates great ‘mushing’ day

Paula and Richard Pateman hosted a Dryland Mushing Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Councillor Kim Maynard looks on as two of the excited teams head back out to finish their 18 kilometer fun run on the Trans Canada Trail. Councillor Doug Pateman (son of Paula and Richard) was out on the main road directing traffic while the teams crossed to the trail. The fun run ended back at the beginning—the home of Paula and Richard Pateman at Pinewood, where the mushers and their teams enjoyed visiting with the Pateman family.
Princeton Highway Extrication Society (Highway Rescue) Phil Truscot, Trevor Sutton, Rick Gullason, Sandy Lewis, Doug Pateman, Glen Oliver, and Chris Hartinger proudly show off the $134,000 truck, paid for by the community. Missing from photo are members; Rob New, Kenny Bishop and Kyle Webber.

Princeton Highway Rescue truck arrives

After 10 years of fundraising and saving, Princeton Highway Extrication Society has a brand new rescue truck.

Princeton Highway Extrication Society (Highway Rescue) Phil Truscot, Trevor Sutton, Rick Gullason, Sandy Lewis, Doug Pateman, Glen Oliver, and Chris Hartinger proudly show off the $134,000 truck, paid for by the community. Missing from photo are members; Rob New, Kenny Bishop and Kyle Webber.
Kay Goglin, Rob Bett, Cherie Whittaker, Otto Coers, Mac and Frank MacDonald, Rick Gullason and John Draper stand in front of the new Princeton Highway Extrication (Highway Rescue) truck.

Princeton and A&W Show n’ Shine make yearly gift presentations

Each year organizers choose whom they feel could benefit from the funds.

Kay Goglin, Rob Bett, Cherie Whittaker, Otto Coers, Mac and Frank MacDonald, Rick Gullason and John Draper stand in front of the new Princeton Highway Extrication (Highway Rescue) truck.