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Sheri Marsh was hosting a fundraiser bake sale at her store Urban Upcycle to help Second Chance Wildlife Rescue on Nov. 19m, 2022. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

A Williams Lake business owner is helping to support wildlife rescue work

Bake sale is one way Sheri Marsh is trying to help the work of volunteer rescuer Sue Burton

Sheri Marsh was hosting a fundraiser bake sale at her store Urban Upcycle to help Second Chance Wildlife Rescue on Nov. 19m, 2022. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Summer Testawich, right, did not plan on getting into acting. It was her mom Cricket Testawich, who agreed to share the cost of some photographs, which accidentally lead to Summer landing a lead role in a motion picture. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Accidental actress has her big screen debut in Williams Lake in Bones of Crows

Summer Testawich is touring with the film in which she stars

Summer Testawich, right, did not plan on getting into acting. It was her mom Cricket Testawich, who agreed to share the cost of some photographs, which accidentally lead to Summer landing a lead role in a motion picture. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Angelina Logan and Elias Harris were showing their team spirit as they cheered on the Stampeders at a home game on Dec. 10, 2022 in Williams Lake. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake Stampeders down ‘Roos in Saturday night barn burner

The Stampeders’ next home game will be on Dec. 30

Angelina Logan and Elias Harris were showing their team spirit as they cheered on the Stampeders at a home game on Dec. 10, 2022 in Williams Lake. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Referee Duane Alphonse was enjoying a break between periods at the Williams Lake Stampeders versus the Quesnel Kangaroos game on Dec. 10 with his own fan club. As he left the ice, his children Lowell, in back, Taelyn, and Jax, in front, all ran up to greet him and even helped him take his helmet off. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake ref enjoys personal fan club

As Duane Alphonse leaves the ice, he is greeted by his personal fan club on breaks at Stamps game

Referee Duane Alphonse was enjoying a break between periods at the Williams Lake Stampeders versus the Quesnel Kangaroos game on Dec. 10 with his own fan club. As he left the ice, his children Lowell, in back, Taelyn, and Jax, in front, all ran up to greet him and even helped him take his helmet off. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
First-time cross-country skier Michael Horner was enjoying exploring the ski trails at Bull Mountain on Dec. 10, 2022. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club welcomes skiers to Bull Mountain for 2022

Cross-country ski season in the Cariboo is underway and Bull Mountain trails are now open

First-time cross-country skier Michael Horner was enjoying exploring the ski trails at Bull Mountain on Dec. 10, 2022. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Lori George and two of her grandsons. George is raising three grandsons who are the children of her daughter Candice, who passed away after using toxic drugs in November. (Photo courtesy of Lori George)

Christmas giving for grandmother raising three grandsons in Williams Lake area

When woman dies due to toxic drug poisoning, friend calls for donations to support sons, grandmother

Lori George and two of her grandsons. George is raising three grandsons who are the children of her daughter Candice, who passed away after using toxic drugs in November. (Photo courtesy of Lori George)
One residence in a multiplex in Williams Lake was gutted by fire in the early morning of Dec. 13. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Home in Williams Lake gutted by early morning fire

A home on Toop Road appears to have been gutted by a fire early in the morning on Dec. 13

One residence in a multiplex in Williams Lake was gutted by fire in the early morning of Dec. 13. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
A Salmon Arm player tries to get a shot on the Timberwolves' net during Saturday, Dec. 10 tournament play. The Timberwolves were holding their own in the game, and had so far won one and tied one in the tournament. (Ruth Lloyd photo Williams Lake Tribune)
A Salmon Arm player tries to get a shot on the Timberwolves' net during Saturday, Dec. 10 tournament play. The Timberwolves were holding their own in the game, and had so far won one and tied one in the tournament. (Ruth Lloyd photo Williams Lake Tribune)
Some brass players perform in the final concert of the year in the spring of 2022 at LCSS - WL campus, Treena Phillips, from left, Jayvas Char and Ethan McDonald. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Three Williams Lake band performances for the holidays this week

Dec. 14, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 offer music lovers have a chance to get into the holiday spirit

Some brass players perform in the final concert of the year in the spring of 2022 at LCSS - WL campus, Treena Phillips, from left, Jayvas Char and Ethan McDonald. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
A map of the key points for cross-country skiers and snowshoers to familiarize themselves with some of the new entry points and traffic flow changes at Bull Mountain. (Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club image)

Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club to open Dec. 10

Ski trails set to open tomorrow for an early start thanks to the weather

A map of the key points for cross-country skiers and snowshoers to familiarize themselves with some of the new entry points and traffic flow changes at Bull Mountain. (Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club image)
Williams Lake Skating Club members Alyna Obexer, back row, from left, Kaelin Mackinnon, Emma Penner, Reagan West, Aubreigh Gentles, and Julia Bowman. Emiko Li, front row from left, Baylee Croswell, Taylor Mulvahill, Braidey Hinsche, Sunet Engelbrecht, and Chloe Frizzi. Missing from picture are Raya Kalin, and Camdyn Cochran. (Photo courtesy of Joanne Macnair)

Williams Lake Skating Club returns from Okanagan carrying medals and more

Figure skaters do well at Okanagan competition and prepare for winter showcase

Williams Lake Skating Club members Alyna Obexer, back row, from left, Kaelin Mackinnon, Emma Penner, Reagan West, Aubreigh Gentles, and Julia Bowman. Emiko Li, front row from left, Baylee Croswell, Taylor Mulvahill, Braidey Hinsche, Sunet Engelbrecht, and Chloe Frizzi. Missing from picture are Raya Kalin, and Camdyn Cochran. (Photo courtesy of Joanne Macnair)
Cecil Grinder stands behind the bench as head coach at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex during a a previous Cariboo Canucks First Nations Hockey Tournament in Williams Lake. (Greg Sabatino photo)

Cariboo Canucks hockey tournament back on home ice Dec. 16-18

Williams Lake hockey fans will be able to enjoy the First Nations hockey tournament once again

Cecil Grinder stands behind the bench as head coach at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex during a a previous Cariboo Canucks First Nations Hockey Tournament in Williams Lake. (Greg Sabatino photo)
Brayden Methot in the drivers position of his specially-adapted van, which he can drive from his power chair using hand controls, despite a C4 spinal cord injury. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo)

Williams Lake man driving first-of-its-kind adaptive van in Canada

Brayden Methot excited to enter back into the work force as he paves history

Brayden Methot in the drivers position of his specially-adapted van, which he can drive from his power chair using hand controls, despite a C4 spinal cord injury. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo)
Protesters were lining the street in front of the Williams Lake Courthouse on Dec. 8, 2022, protesting the treatment of survivors of sexual violence. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Teens demand more support for survivors of sexual violence at Williams Lake protest

Students are protesting outside the Williams Lake Courthouse

Protesters were lining the street in front of the Williams Lake Courthouse on Dec. 8, 2022, protesting the treatment of survivors of sexual violence. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Munraj Hothi is keeping Williams Lake's independent theatre and his family's business rolling as he enjoys a return to small town life. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

OUR HOMETOWN: Independent theatre a family tradition in Williams Lake

Munraj Hothi returned to his hometown to be closer to family and to keep a family business local

Munraj Hothi is keeping Williams Lake's independent theatre and his family's business rolling as he enjoys a return to small town life. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Anthony Hopkins, left, worked on a scene which included William Belleau, during filming of Killers of the Flower Moon in Vernon, B.C. The young actor has another project, The English, now streaming on Prime. (Photo submitted)

Esk’etemc actor living his dream working in film and television

William Belleau is taking it all in as he continues to land roles in big projects

Anthony Hopkins, left, worked on a scene which included William Belleau, during filming of Killers of the Flower Moon in Vernon, B.C. The young actor has another project, The English, now streaming on Prime. (Photo submitted)
Loren Sherlock and Chris Hicks sit together for some food and a break, recalling childhood memories from growing up in the same small town on Vancouver Island while at the Medieval Market in Williams Lake on Nov. 19, 2022. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Cariboo’s Medieval Market leads to pleasant reunion

The magic of the market is how it brings so many people together for art, entertainment and community

Loren Sherlock and Chris Hicks sit together for some food and a break, recalling childhood memories from growing up in the same small town on Vancouver Island while at the Medieval Market in Williams Lake on Nov. 19, 2022. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Emergency crews attend a single vehicle collision on Highway 97 below Signal Point Dec. 4. (Ruth Lloyd photo)
Emergency crews attend a single vehicle collision on Highway 97 below Signal Point Dec. 4. (Ruth Lloyd photo)
Driving into the remote Xeni Gwet’in community in Nemiah Valley, the views include fencelines, forests and mountains on the horizon. (Jimmy Lulua photo)

Power, water finally reaches all homes of Xeni Gwe’tin First Nation in Chilcotin

For many, power and water were luxuries they had never had in their homes

Driving into the remote Xeni Gwet’in community in Nemiah Valley, the views include fencelines, forests and mountains on the horizon. (Jimmy Lulua photo)
Participants in the Little Chiefs Preschool program were out enjoying some sunshine and the views from the new section of boardwalk along the Willow Trail on Scout Island. The boardwalk provides a new viewing platform overlooking the inner bay along the Scout Island Causeway. (Scout Island photo)

Section of Willow Trail boardwalk replacement has been completed

New section is wheelchair-ready but not accessible at this point

Participants in the Little Chiefs Preschool program were out enjoying some sunshine and the views from the new section of boardwalk along the Willow Trail on Scout Island. The boardwalk provides a new viewing platform overlooking the inner bay along the Scout Island Causeway. (Scout Island photo)
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