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Drum making cornerstone of Boo-Maga program

Drum making cornerstone of Boo-Maga program

Making a traditional hand drum is a keystone of the Cariboo Friendship Centre’s Choices Boo-Maga program.
Friendship centre gets a mural

Friendship centre gets a mural

Emma Jarvis (left) and Anna Tresierra are among a group of girls participating in the Cariboo Friendship Centre’s Choices, Rights of Passage program.
Walk for autism

Walk for autism

Dozens of people, including Shane Volkmann and his son Kristian, 7 (in front), took part in the Walk for Autism Awareness on Saturday, April 2 — World Autism Awareness Day.
Lakecity historian Irene Stangoe passes

Lakecity historian Irene Stangoe passes

Williams Lake and British Columbia lost one of its leading historians over the weekend. Irene Florence (Ward) Stangoe passed away in Williams Lake April 2, 2011 at the age of 92. Irene was born Aug. 12, 1918 in New Westminster to Eveline and Alvera Ward.
Barkerville sees accomplishments

Barkerville sees accomplishments

Judy Campbell, CEO of Barkerville Historic Town (left) and Sue Morhun, president of the board, give a presentation at the TDC Friday about improvements made to Barkerville and further upcoming projects.

Banker's Variety Show coming up April 16

The Williams Lake Bankers’ Variety show celebrates its 25th anniversary April 16.
Bright Red Bookshelf helps children read

Bright Red Bookshelf helps children read

Take a moment to notice one of the big red bookshelves filled with engaging children’s books next time you are at the mall, the arena or another public building in the city.
Walking in harmony encouraged

Walking in harmony encouraged

Montoya wins teaching award

Montoya wins teaching award

Dr. Chris Montoya (centre) received an excellence in teaching award for his work at Thompson Rivers University — Williams Lake campus — during the Arts Faculty Recognition awards, TRU, last Friday night.
Local buys unique fish carving at auction

Local buys unique fish carving at auction

Stuart Antonenko (left) in 1995 created this carving from an original 14-pound rainbow trout caught in Quesnel Lake for a local resident.