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Lake City Secondary Students pose for a photo op in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France while on a band tour of parts of Europe over part of spring break. (Dena Baumann photo)

Williams Lake students explore Europe, experience culture for spring break

Over 40 high school band students had a chance to see parts of Europe, see history and culture

Lake City Secondary Students pose for a photo op in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France while on a band tour of parts of Europe over part of spring break. (Dena Baumann photo)
Niki Brandson owns and operates her own consulting company in Williams Lake, supporting other local businesses as well as working around the province. (Laureen Carruthers photo)

OUR HOMETOWN: Nicole Brandson loves being able to pursue her passions in Williams Lake

After living in Quesnel, she moved back to her hometown and is loving where she’s at

Niki Brandson owns and operates her own consulting company in Williams Lake, supporting other local businesses as well as working around the province. (Laureen Carruthers photo)
Eileen Alberton, a producer of the recent production of Age of Arousal, said being a producer involves “doing whatever the director asks.” She was wearing her godmoher’s hat in a suffragette-themed outfit in the lobby of the theatre as she sat next to the display of books banned in some parts of the world during the play’s intermission on Saturday. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

A woman’s work is never finished – for Williams Lake Studio Society

Actors, producers, directors and all of the associated stage support of the…

Eileen Alberton, a producer of the recent production of Age of Arousal, said being a producer involves “doing whatever the director asks.” She was wearing her godmoher’s hat in a suffragette-themed outfit in the lobby of the theatre as she sat next to the display of books banned in some parts of the world during the play’s intermission on Saturday. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Cat in the Hat and Ultimate Arty, aka Joan Oliver, left, and Willie Dye, were at city council on March 21 to update council on the Stampede Parade and announce Rick Hansen will be the official parade marshal. (city of Williams Lake video capture)

Rick Hansen to return to Williams Lake as Stampede Parade marshal

Hansen will return to the lakecity near the 50th anniversary of his spinal cord injury

Cat in the Hat and Ultimate Arty, aka Joan Oliver, left, and Willie Dye, were at city council on March 21 to update council on the Stampede Parade and announce Rick Hansen will be the official parade marshal. (city of Williams Lake video capture)
Shelley Walker and her dog Pluto were out on the trails at Bull Mountain on Sunday, March 19 enjoying the sunshine and spring conditions. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Sunshine for a spring ski at Bull Mountain near Williams Lake

It was a beautiful day for a ski on Sunday, March 19,…

Shelley Walker and her dog Pluto were out on the trails at Bull Mountain on Sunday, March 19 enjoying the sunshine and spring conditions. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Samantha Zilcosky, from left, Kennady Dyck, and Brady Phillips were in the theme spirit for Beach Days at Mount Timothy on March 18, 2023. There were photo ops, sunshine and snow for spring break at the resort. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Sunshine, spring break, snow go well together for beach days at Cariboo ski hill

Mount Timothy Recreation Resort hosted beach days on March 18 and 19,…

Samantha Zilcosky, from left, Kennady Dyck, and Brady Phillips were in the theme spirit for Beach Days at Mount Timothy on March 18, 2023. There were photo ops, sunshine and snow for spring break at the resort. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Mint & Lime Catering delivered an amazing taco bar to staff at the Tribune for a lunch as part of the staff’s prize for their window decorating efforts before Christmas. (Kathy McLean photo - Black Press Media)

A taste of mint and lime top off a week for Williams Lake Tribune staff

Delicious catered lunch rewards team for their hard work and creativity

Mint & Lime Catering delivered an amazing taco bar to staff at the Tribune for a lunch as part of the staff’s prize for their window decorating efforts before Christmas. (Kathy McLean photo - Black Press Media)
Williams Lake Skating Club figure skaters Olivia Holloway, Julia Bowman, and Reagan West are all finishing figure skating this year, and longtime coach Joanne Macnair says the three will be missed. (Photo Submitted)

A fine finish for Williams Lake Skating Club

Figure skaters end season with style and success

Williams Lake Skating Club figure skaters Olivia Holloway, Julia Bowman, and Reagan West are all finishing figure skating this year, and longtime coach Joanne Macnair says the three will be missed. (Photo Submitted)
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) released a report in February clearing an RCMP officer after a Bella Coola woman sustained an injury while being arrested in July 2022. (File Photo)

No charges for RCMP officer: IIO report after Bella Coola woman injured during arrest

A woman sustained a broken arm while being apprehended by RCMP on July 24, 2022

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) released a report in February clearing an RCMP officer after a Bella Coola woman sustained an injury while being arrested in July 2022. (File Photo)
Dr. Paul Magnuson is the chief of staff at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, and has been on the front lines dealing with severe staff shortages. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Cariboo Memorial Hospital head doc says all parties working to find ER staffing solution

Already understaffed department suffering under shortage of staff, primary care in area

Dr. Paul Magnuson is the chief of staff at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, and has been on the front lines dealing with severe staff shortages. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Kayden Ford-Jalbert holds up the sign for Williams Lake at the BC Short Track Speed Skating Championships. He was the sole skater from the lakecity at the provincial competition. (Nancy Jalbert photo)

Williams Lake speed skater breaks his best times at provincials

Kayden Ford-Jalbert competed at the BC Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Kamloops

Kayden Ford-Jalbert holds up the sign for Williams Lake at the BC Short Track Speed Skating Championships. He was the sole skater from the lakecity at the provincial competition. (Nancy Jalbert photo)
The group of senior touring band students at Vancouver International Airport on March 10 en route to their European tour over spring break. (Dean Baumann photo)

Lake City Secondary School senior touring band takes off for Europe

Dozens of students head overseas to perform

The group of senior touring band students at Vancouver International Airport on March 10 en route to their European tour over spring break. (Dean Baumann photo)
Trevor Pierce was an avid outdoor enthusiast and snowmobiler. (Photo submitted)

Deadly snowmobile accident inspires Williams Lake widow to call for better ramp safety

Shanelle Pierce said her husband was fatally injured loading his snowmobile

Trevor Pierce was an avid outdoor enthusiast and snowmobiler. (Photo submitted)
Jessica James, who grew up in Nimpo Lake, B.C., is the star aviator in History’s reality show Lost Car Rescue, with Season 2 to be released this Spring. (Jeff Topham photo)

Nimpo Lake pilot happy to be right where she is, taking off in Season 2 of Lost Car Rescue

Female aviators might still be a rarity, but growing up in Nimpo Lake, it came naturally to James

Jessica James, who grew up in Nimpo Lake, B.C., is the star aviator in History’s reality show Lost Car Rescue, with Season 2 to be released this Spring. (Jeff Topham photo)
Puddle Produce Farm’s Brianna van Wijngaard sells fresh produce weekly at the Williams Lake Farmers’ Market. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Central Cariboo Community Food Hub engages on local future of food security

Dinner offered a chance for further talk around local agriculture, food access

Puddle Produce Farm’s Brianna van Wijngaard sells fresh produce weekly at the Williams Lake Farmers’ Market. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
LCSS band students practice Monday, Feb. 28 in preparation for an upcoming concert and band tour. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

LCSS – Williams Lake campus senior touring band to take stage for free concert March 7

Students to showcase the music they have prepared for their European tour

LCSS band students practice Monday, Feb. 28 in preparation for an upcoming concert and band tour. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Brent Morton, left, and Pharis Romero, second from left, work with some Cariboo youth on a music video project, in which the youth wrote a song and performed in a video as part of climate change awareness. (Shannon O’Donovan photo) Brent Morton, left, and Pharis Romero, second from left, work with some Cariboo youth on a music video project, in which the youth wrote a song and performed in a video as part of climate change awareness. (Shannon O’Donovan photo)

Video and song by Cariboo youth to go live March 3

Song and video aim at raising awareness around climate change

Brent Morton, left, and Pharis Romero, second from left, work with some Cariboo youth on a music video project, in which the youth wrote a song and performed in a video as part of climate change awareness. (Shannon O’Donovan photo) Brent Morton, left, and Pharis Romero, second from left, work with some Cariboo youth on a music video project, in which the youth wrote a song and performed in a video as part of climate change awareness. (Shannon O’Donovan photo)
Williams Lake Stampede poster creator Tiffany Jorgensen, left, poses with Mickey Crosina. The poster represents the generational nature of the rodeo, and two longtime Stampede supporters, Wilf Smith and Willie Crosina, who passed away in 2022. (Williams Lake Stampede image)

Williams Lake Stampede poster for 2023 represents past, present, future of local rodeo

Tiffany Jorgensen has won the contest three times now

Williams Lake Stampede poster creator Tiffany Jorgensen, left, poses with Mickey Crosina. The poster represents the generational nature of the rodeo, and two longtime Stampede supporters, Wilf Smith and Willie Crosina, who passed away in 2022. (Williams Lake Stampede image)
Youth play their fiddles during the recording of a song and music video project. (Shannon O’Donovan photo)

Cariboo youth, musicians, to release music video with positive message around climate change

Song, video, meant to inspire action, share experiences

Youth play their fiddles during the recording of a song and music video project. (Shannon O’Donovan photo)
Sage Birchwater, left, a Cariboo author, teamed up with George Atamanenko, to raise funds for Ukraine by selling books translated by George’s late wife, Gloria Atamanenko. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Cariboo-Chilcotin men team up to raise funds for Ukraine through book sales

Local author helps widower sell books written by Ukrainian scientist, translated by local woman

Sage Birchwater, left, a Cariboo author, teamed up with George Atamanenko, to raise funds for Ukraine by selling books translated by George’s late wife, Gloria Atamanenko. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)