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BC Hydro community outreach representative Amanda Bouchard coaches Kayden Jalbert on how to save energy during the Street Party last Saturday. Kayden said he helps his parents save power by remembering to turn off the lights when he leaves a room.

The Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society is seeking input from the public on the types of workshops that people would like to see take place at the new arts centre next to City Hall on Fourth Avenue.

The deadline to register as one of the artists in the 2011 Artwalk is coming up on Monday, July 11. Organizers are seeking submissions of painting, sculpture, pottery, weaving, textile art, glass, photography, woodwork, and other forms of art.

The Alkali Lake Ranch team of Corben Clarkson (left), Keegan Smith and Willee Twan (right) were declared the 2011 Ranch Challenge champions at the Williams Lake Stampede last weekend, with 770 points, 100 points ahead of the runner-up Riske Creek Ranch. Also pictured is one of the event organizers, Al Smith, who presented the buckles to the challenge champions.

Myrna Erho (left) and friend Dan Franklin and his daughter Charlie Dee, 2, check out the vehicles in the Laker’s Car Club show on Oliver Street during the Stampede Street Party last Saturday.

Musicians, visual artists, dancers, puppeteers, actors, filmmakers, writers, and sundry oddballs without category have been phoning, e-mailing, and snail mailing their applications to the eighth annual ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art since last fall, says event spokesperson Jeremy Stewart.

Dr. Rudy Wassenaar celebrated 30 years of dentistry in Williams Lake this year with this Stampede Parade entry Saturday that won best in buggy and best overall equine entry.

Big Brothers & Big Sisters executive director Lorraine Levitt gratefully accepts a generous donation from Mount Polley Mine human resources superintendent Paul Allen. Mount Polley Mine is the presenting sponsor for the Tour de Cariboo, Big Brothers & Sisters’ largest annual fundraising event. This year’s tour is Sept. 10.

Laura and Melissa Smylie on the 150 Mile House Stampede Parade entry invite the whole community to the celebrations in 150 Mile House on July 16 to mark the community’s 150th anniversary.

Arianna Stubitsch and her sister Shaelyn (not pictured) play hopscotch during the Canada Day festivities at Boitanio Park last Friday afternoon.