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By LeRae Haynes

Members of the Delta Company, First Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry stopped in Boitanio Park on Sunday, where the Legion hosted a lunch for the group. They were on their way back from Alexis Creek, where they had gone for a special service for fellow soldier Lieutenant Andrew Nuttall who was among five soldiers in the battalion who was killed in southern Afghanistan.

(Photo by Trista Duffin: Members of the Delta Company, First Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry enjoyed patriotic cake on Sunday, as well as a lunch provided by the Legion.)

By LeRae Haynes

More than 200 visitors enjoyed a guided tour and open house at Chilcotin Harvest at Redstone on Saturday. Besides touring the abattoir and butcher shop, guests were treated to fresh BBQ delicacies, beverages and live music.

(Photo: Chilcotin Harvest owners Jasmin and Felix Schellenberg hosted an open house at their abattoir and butcher shop on Saturday.)

(By Joe Cousins)

It was a perfect evening for the First Annual Chuck's Auto Supply Cruise-In on Thurday, July 15th. 

(Photo by Cailin Cousins: Ray Jobbagy's Calypso Coral orange 1968 Mercury Montego MX)

On August 8, the 2010 Williams Lake Toy Run is rolling into town. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome!
Live entertainment by: Renegade

UPDATED! Schedule of events:

• Now Starts at 150 Mile Center (the Husky truckstop) at 11:00am
• Show and Shine at Comer Station Pub 12:30-2:30pm; Registration $10
• Leave Comer Station, arrive at Oasis Pub (McLeese Lake) 3:00pm
• Back to Chief Will-Yum campsite for dinner and entertainment

 Camping available at Chief Will-Yum campsite - $6/head, Shuttle service to and from campsite available

Original event article here.

Thursday night the Performances in the Park featured Paul Filek, Oren Barter, and Soupbone, who each entertained approximately 600 people in Boitanio Park. The event was sponsored by Scotia Bank, was enhanced by the MC skills of Harry Jennings and the sound-system prowess of Paul Maas from the Guitar Seller.

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(Photos by LeRae Haynes) 

By Joe Cousins

Miss Teen Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Evaline McPherson invites you to a fundraising dinner Thursday, July 8, starting at 5:30pm. This fundraiser is at Big Mama's Steakhouse and will be buffet style by locally known Chef Dave Olynick and Red Seal Chef Arthur Nesbitt from South Africa. Tickets will be $25.00 at the door, if you just want to come enjoy the fun without dinner, a $5.00 cover charge applies, there will be 50/50 tickets, and door prizes.

By Cailin Cousins

Over 2,300 spectators filled the 'back forty' at Thunder Mountain Speedway on Friday evening, and were treated to a heaping portion of the three main ingredients in auto racing; speed, performance, and endurance. 

Races started on time and the events darted out with a dash for cash race and two trophy dashes. Honorary trophy presenter for the event, Miss Teen Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast, Evaline McPherson, delivered trophies, cheques and smiles for the crowd-pleasing drivers.  The event sponsor www.welcometowilliamslake.ca, delivered Miss McPherson to the start/finish line in their corporate Dodge pick-up. 

(Photo:  The driver escape uninjured before his car caught fire.  It was quickly extinguished by the track saftey crew.  Photo by Joe Cousins.)

Click on the photo to watch a brief clip of the Crash to Pass event.

By LeRae Haynes

The grand re-opening of the Xat’sull Heritage Village signified another rebirth for the site that offers not only information, education and awareness to travelers and tourists from around the world, but also to local residents and community members.

(Photo by: Joe Cousins)

Canada Day celebrations in Boitanio Park

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( Photos by: LeRae Haynes)

Summertime and the learning is easy.  Nature Fun starts soon at Scout Island Nature Centre.

Their new Nature Explorers’ Camp runs from July 26 until 30.  That is great news for kids from 3-13.