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Reviewing officer Lorne Lazzarotto talks to the RCSCC 202 Sea Cadets during their annual review at the Elks Hall Thursday evening.

Sheldon Samra practices his hula-hooping skills Sunday at Boitanio Park during the KidSport Classic half-marathon, relay, walk and run.

Now that she is winding up her reign as Stampede Princess 2010/11 Nicole Roberts is concentrating on her bid to become one of three British Columbia Ambassadors.

The Stampede Parade is coming up this Saturday, July 2 and a few more volunteers are still needed to help with manning the barricades, says parade marshal Nancy Gale.

Davana Mahon was crowned Stampede Queen Saturday night in a ceremony held at the Elks Hall.

The 85th annual Williams Lake Stampede promises a great four-day rodeo show with many locally raised cowboys and cowgirls competing with top contenders from across Canada and the U.S.

From Canada Day celebrations in Boitanio Park to the Stampede Parade, a karaoke contest, street party, entertainment in the Let R’ Buck Saloon and the Stampede Barn Dance there will be lots of activities to keep people entertained between the 85th annual Williams Lake Stampede rodeo performances next week.

Come one, come all.

Allan Fernie takes a rest on a pile of brand new life jackets on the Gavin Lake dock (background: Ben Tudor and Brianna Fernie). The 16 life jackets as well as nine boat safety kits were recently donated to the Gavin Lake Camp by the Quesnel Power and Sail Squadron.

Williams Lake Willy greats guests to the Tourism Development Centre Saturday during Howdy Williams Lake celebrations.