Volunteer

Karena Sokolan, outgoing Stampede Queen does her final ride at the Williams Lake Stampede on Saturday, July 1. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Outgoing Williams Lake Stampede Queen acknowledged as ‘wonderful advocate’

Mayor Surinderpal Rathor presented Karena Sokolan with a certificate of appreciation from the city

 

Mimi Meyrick is a young woman growing up, growing plants and community at the same time. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

OUR HOMETOWN: Mimi Meyrick grows up with gardening

After witnessing the Stampede shooting, the teen dove into gardening

 

Fraser Valley resident Brenda Kawasaki is the first official volunteer for the upcoming Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games. (Submitted)

Fraser Valley’s Brenda Kawasaki recognized as first volunteer for Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games

Games run from Aug. 22 to 26 at various location in and around Abbotsford

 

Deb Bortolussi is a primary care paramedic with BCEHS and Central Cariboo Search and Rescue volunteer. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

OUR HOMETOWN: Paramedic and CCSAR volunteer Deb Bortolussi

Born and raised in Williams Lake, she is passionate about the work, volunteering she does

Deb Bortolussi is a primary care paramedic with BCEHS and Central Cariboo Search and Rescue volunteer. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Justin Eveline and his wife, Amy Bracken. The couple, known for their generosity, redirected GoFundMe donations given to Eveline after he broke his leg to fund a Christmas dinner for the homeless in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)

After breaking leg, B.C. man to pay kindness forward to people in greater need

Justin Eveline to host Christmas Eve dinner for those living rough

Justin Eveline and his wife, Amy Bracken. The couple, known for their generosity, redirected GoFundMe donations given to Eveline after he broke his leg to fund a Christmas dinner for the homeless in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)
Elaine Balul volunteers at the Salvation Army regularly and spends afternoons in the share room giving out fresh food. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

OUR HOMETOWN: Enthusiastic volunteer in Williams Lake

Elaine Balul enjoys helping out at the Salvation Army

Elaine Balul volunteers at the Salvation Army regularly and spends afternoons in the share room giving out fresh food. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Williams Lake Hospice Society is hoping to ease the grief felt during the holidays with the return of the in-person Memory Tree event which will take place at city hall on Dec. 4 this year. (File photo)

Williams Lake Hospice Society brings back Memory Tree celebration for 2022

Memorial event for loved ones will return to in-person event at city hall Dec. 4

  • Nov 16, 2022
Williams Lake Hospice Society is hoping to ease the grief felt during the holidays with the return of the in-person Memory Tree event which will take place at city hall on Dec. 4 this year. (File photo)
(Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

LETTER TO EDITOR: Quesnel’s Billy Barker Days 2023 festival at risk of cancellation

Numerous volunteer positions need to be filled by Nov. 17

  • Nov 5, 2022
(Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Denise Deschene adds her helping hand to the Rotary mural on Sept. 10, 2022. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

New mural in downtown Williams Lake honours helping hands of volunteers

Mural called in helping hands to complete the final touches with handprints of local volunteers

Denise Deschene adds her helping hand to the Rotary mural on Sept. 10, 2022. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Volunteers and volunteer organizations are invited to come to an appreciation event Saturday, Sept. 17 at the new Rotary mural on the wall at the Save-On-Foods parking lot. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake area volunteers invited to add handprints to new Rotary mural

Area’s two local Rotary clubs commissioned the mural to salute all volunteers

Volunteers and volunteer organizations are invited to come to an appreciation event Saturday, Sept. 17 at the new Rotary mural on the wall at the Save-On-Foods parking lot. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Andrea Moe is a very generous spirit and has touched a lot of lives with her kindness. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

OUR HOMETOWN: Helping is what this Williams Lake local does

Andrea Moe is happy to do what she can for the community

Andrea Moe is a very generous spirit and has touched a lot of lives with her kindness. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.

Students across B.C. send Lytton students artwork, books and cards

The gifts were part of a special project by Qualicum Beach artist, Diane Moran

Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.
Cliff Hinsche is this year’s Lifetime Pass recipient for the Williams Lake Stampede. (Angie Mindus photo)

Cliff Hinsche receives Williams Lake Stampede Lifetime Pass

Hinsche has been volunteering for Stampede since he was 15 years old

Cliff Hinsche is this year’s Lifetime Pass recipient for the Williams Lake Stampede. (Angie Mindus photo)
WIlliams Lake Minor Hockey Association (WLMHA) past president Mike Rispin presents the Coach of the Year trophy to U15 female Timberwolves coach Lindsay Wood. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

WLMHA names Lindsey Wood Coach of the Year

Wood has coached minor hockey for the past 11 years

WIlliams Lake Minor Hockey Association (WLMHA) past president Mike Rispin presents the Coach of the Year trophy to U15 female Timberwolves coach Lindsay Wood. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
A patio fire pit custom-made from an oak barrel with a cedar top table is the first prize in the Horsefly Volunteer Department’s summer raffle. (Photo submitted)

Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department holding summer raffle

Proceeds will go toward fire department equipment

A patio fire pit custom-made from an oak barrel with a cedar top table is the first prize in the Horsefly Volunteer Department’s summer raffle. (Photo submitted)
Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association president Mike Rispin was this year’s recipient of the association’s lifetime achievement award. (Photo submitted)

WLMHA president gets lifetime achievement award

Rispin began volunteering in 2008 when his son, Derek, started playing hockey

Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association president Mike Rispin was this year’s recipient of the association’s lifetime achievement award. (Photo submitted)
Lil Mack has been a member of Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy since its inception. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Lil Mack of Williams Lake honoured with BC Achievement Community Award

Mack has been an ever-present, quietly powerful literacy force in Williams Lake for several decades

  • May 11, 2021
Lil Mack has been a member of Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy since its inception. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
When his owner had knee surgery, Kevin, 2, was able to continue to go for walks thanks to volunteers from Elder Dog Canada. (Contributed photo)

B.C. woman has nothing but praise for Elder Dog Canada

National organization has a fleet of volunteer walkers ready, but needs more clients to serve

When his owner had knee surgery, Kevin, 2, was able to continue to go for walks thanks to volunteers from Elder Dog Canada. (Contributed photo)
The Cariboo Regional District is hoping the province will develop a policy that removes legal risks for local governments that provide funding to independent fire departments. (Photo submitted)

CRD calls for elimination of liability in funding independent fire services

The board approved a draft resolution for consideration by the NCLGA

The Cariboo Regional District is hoping the province will develop a policy that removes legal risks for local governments that provide funding to independent fire departments. (Photo submitted)
Central Cariboo Search and Rescue members briefly go over grocery lists outside Save-On-Foods before heading inside where they would spend more than one-hour shopping for on-reserve Yunesit’in households. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

Search and rescue volunteers fill grocery list for self-isolating Tsilhqot’in families

Central Cariboo Search and Rescue members didn’t hesitate to help out

Central Cariboo Search and Rescue members briefly go over grocery lists outside Save-On-Foods before heading inside where they would spend more than one-hour shopping for on-reserve Yunesit’in households. (Rebecca Dyok photo)