Volunteer

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

 

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

 

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

 

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)
“There is nothing better than being recognized by your branch for all of your hours of volunteering,” said Bonnie O’Neill who was recently honored with a life membership by the Royal Canadian Legion. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

OUR HOMETOWN: Veterans and community, Bonnie O’Neill a passionate volunteer

O’Neill awarded life membership in Royal Canadian Legion

“There is nothing better than being recognized by your branch for all of your hours of volunteering,” said Bonnie O’Neill who was recently honored with a life membership by the Royal Canadian Legion. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) co-ordinator Surinderpal Rathor (from left) Judy Gibbons and Rajneesh Khugsal are all ready to help people file their taxes this year. (Patrick Davies photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Lakecity locals assemble to provide free tax filing to community once more

The ceiling for eligibility is an annual income of $30,000 for one person

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) co-ordinator Surinderpal Rathor (from left) Judy Gibbons and Rajneesh Khugsal are all ready to help people file their taxes this year. (Patrick Davies photo - Williams Lake Tribune)