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Local potter Anna Roberts is gearing up to how her annual pottery show and sale Oct. 7 and 8.

Potter hosts annual lakeside show and sale

Anna Roberts will be hosting he pottery show and sale on Oct. 7 and 8 at her studio at 2202 Grebe Drive in Williams Lake.

Local potter Anna Roberts is gearing up to how her annual pottery show and sale Oct. 7 and 8.
Former Esk’etem Chief Fred Robbins gave a talk during the dedication of the monument at the former St. Joseph’s Mission School site in May 2013. The monument honours all those impacted by residential schools.

Indian residential schools: Canada’s sad legacy

Canada’s Indian residential schools are a legacy our country cannot be proud of.

Former Esk’etem Chief Fred Robbins gave a talk during the dedication of the monument at the former St. Joseph’s Mission School site in May 2013. The monument honours all those impacted by residential schools.
Modern day pioneer Wayne Padgett has written several books of poetry

Hagensborg author pens third book

Hagensborg poet, author and homesteader Wayne Padgett, has just self-published his third book The Atnarko Writings, Memoirs and Tales.

Modern day pioneer Wayne Padgett has written several books of poetry
Anna Roberts (right) shows budding potter Caterina Geuer how to prepare local clay to make a pottery sculpture by hand. Roberts will hold her annual open studio show and sale Friday

Anna Roberts mentors potters in use of local clays

Consider checking out Anna Roberts’ annual pottery show and sale the last Friday and Saturday of the month.

Anna Roberts (right) shows budding potter Caterina Geuer how to prepare local clay to make a pottery sculpture by hand. Roberts will hold her annual open studio show and sale Friday
Jessica Setah and Lois William (on drum) sing a traditional duet during the talent show.

Tsi Deldel hosts All Tsilhqot’in Nation Gathering

The community of Tsi Deldel hosted the annual Tsilhqot’in Nation Gathering Aug. 25-27 at Siwash Bridge Flats also known as Gwetsilh.

Jessica Setah and Lois William (on drum) sing a traditional duet during the talent show.
King and queen declared

King and queen declared

Jim and Dinah Lulua were recently named “King” and “Queen” for the year by the BC Elders Gathering held in Saanich this past July

King and queen declared
Justine Hama is one of this year’s Cariboo Idols performing in Williams Lake.

New direction for Cariboo Idol

Robert Fry of CaribooRadio.com brought five of this year’s eight Cariboo Idol 2015 entertainers to the Aug. 13 Performances in the Park.

Justine Hama is one of this year’s Cariboo Idols performing in Williams Lake.
7-7 Ranch celebrates 20th jamboree

7-7 Ranch celebrates 20th jamboree

Ruth and Charlie Travers rolled out the red carpet on Aug. 8 and 9 for their 20th annual gospel jamboree.

7-7 Ranch celebrates 20th jamboree
Pharis and Jason Romero (from right) perform with Marin Patenaude and Ciel Patenaude

Arts on the Fly festival in the books

The Arts on the Fly music festival July 10-11 was another huge success.

Pharis and Jason Romero (from right) perform with Marin Patenaude and Ciel Patenaude
Victoria Greenley and Raylene Hale with their new children’s book Touched by the Wind.

Touched by the Wind — new book for kids

The Williams Lake author and illustrator team of Victoria Greenley and Raylene Hale have combined their efforts.

Victoria Greenley and Raylene Hale with their new children’s book Touched by the Wind.
Youth and adults drum to open the 22nd annual Brittany Gathering Aug. 19. Cecil Grinder (left)

Brittany Gathering celebrates salmon and aboriginal title ruling

The 22nd annual Brittany Gathering celebrates return of the salmon and court decision on aboriginal title.

Youth and adults drum to open the 22nd annual Brittany Gathering Aug. 19. Cecil Grinder (left)
Fisheries biologist Paddy Smith has been working in the Mount Polley Mine region for 15 years.

Fisheries biologist concerned about impact of leaving mine tailings sludge in Hazeltine Creek

At least one fisheries biologist in the region is concerned about the long-term impact of leaving tailings sludge in Hazeltine Creek.

Fisheries biologist Paddy Smith has been working in the Mount Polley Mine region for 15 years.
Ruth Travers (left)

Gospel jamboree tradition continues

The 19th Annual 7-7 Gospel Jamboree happened last weekend at Cochin Lake in the Chilcotin.

Ruth Travers (left)
Rosanne and Stan Siemens of Quesnel were boating on Quesnel Lake and couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw the massive debris pile from the breach of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond.

Likely residents fear the worst after Mount Polley Mine disaster

A pall of uncertainty hangs over Likely as a total breach in the Mount Polley tailings pond continues to pour Quesnel Lake.

Rosanne and Stan Siemens of Quesnel were boating on Quesnel Lake and couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw the massive debris pile from the breach of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond.
Robyn Mumford with her edgy new 2014 calendar featuring Canadian cowgirls and horses.

Cowgirls ride close to nature in 2014 calendar

Robyn Mumford, owner of a home-based photography business, grew up on a ranch near Alexis Creek and did all the right things.

Robyn Mumford with her edgy new 2014 calendar featuring Canadian cowgirls and horses.
Author Van Andruss and lakecity poet and horse logger Lorne Dufour discussed Lorne’s contribution to LE13 last summer.

Dufour featured in Lived Experience

Van Andruss, my stalwart writing companion down Lillooet way, has compiled yet another volume of Lived Experience.

Author Van Andruss and lakecity poet and horse logger Lorne Dufour discussed Lorne’s contribution to LE13 last summer.
In his early days in the Cariboo John Roberts often flew his own plan in to remote ranches and guide-outfitting operations to care for sick or injured animals.

Flying veterinarian and historian will be missed

The Cariboo lost a great link to the past with the passing of Dr. John Roberts on Nov. 6, 2013.

In his early days in the Cariboo John Roberts often flew his own plan in to remote ranches and guide-outfitting operations to care for sick or injured animals.
Former Yunesit’in chief Ivor Myers (second from right) drumming at a gathering last summer

Fundraiser coming up for fire victims

Friends of former Yunesit’in Chief Ivor Myers are pitching in to raise funds to help him and his family get back on their feet.

Former Yunesit’in chief Ivor Myers (second from right) drumming at a gathering last summer
Peyal Laceese lights the fire as part of preparations for a six-day sweat lodge at Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) recently.

Building on tradition at Teztan Biny

Build it and they will come, is the phrase Cecil Grinder keeps mulling over as he prepares the sweat lodge site at Teztan Biny (Fish Lake).

Peyal Laceese lights the fire as part of preparations for a six-day sweat lodge at Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) recently.

Anna Roberts annual pottery show and sale coming soon

Williams Lake potter, Anna Roberts is hosting a two-day show and sale of her burnished and glazed pottery on Sept. 27 and 28.