Human interest
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By Jessica Pickering
Hundreds of young women applied for the title of Miss Teen Canada, and 50 in BC were chosen as finalists. Two of them are living in Williams Lake: Savannah Davies and Evaline McPherson. After their first applications and interviews with the director of Miss Teen Canada, the two girls were chosen to go to the first pageant in Kelowna in February.
(Photo: Evaline McPherson describes her past, present and future experiences with Miss Teen Canada.)
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By LeRae Haynes
When summer is over it doesn’t mean that your days of lake sailing under blue skies are over. For more than 25 years, ice boating enthusiasts in Williams Lake have prolonged the joys of sailing by enjoying it as a winter sport.
“Williams Lake has had ice boating and summer sailing, dating back to the 1930s,” said ice sailor Stu Fraleigh. “I’ve enjoyed sailing since I was a kid, and it was David Black, another sailing enthusiast, who got me into it.”
(Photo: Barb Fraleigh is one of the local boat sailing enthusiasts who have enjoyed a spectacular ice season this winter on Williams Lake. Photo by Stu Fraleigh.)
Are you ready to spring ahead?
BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation recommends that drivers prepare for the switch to daylight saving time
Time springs ahead one hour on March 14th, but will you? Time changes reflect a change in social clocks not biological ones and studies show that our circadian rhythms (body clocks) don’t adjust to these changes naturally.
Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists that have to be on time for work on Monday morning will be immediately affected by the time change, but there are other drivers out there that should take care as well.
Colour forecast for 2010 reflects 'new beginnings'
Green is looking to be the “it” colour of 2010, reflecting a new decade and, perhaps, new beginnings.
“Green has such meaning and symbolism,” said Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore colour expert. “It represents renewal, and is eternally the colour of spring and new growth. In recent years, it has become the emblem of the environment, shorthand for the global movement that's dedicated to preserving and conserving our planet.
Online shopping safety tips
Canadians are some of the highest users of debit per capita when compared to citizens of other countries around the world.
As more Canadians turn to the Internet to do their shopping, Interac Association reminds consumers how to protect themselves while shopping online.
1. Keep your card data secure. The benefit of using Interac Online, is that your personal financial information remains secure because the payment service is integrated with online banking. When you're ready to checkout, you are re-directed to your financial institution's trusted online banking website to make the payment from your existing bank account.
The woman behind the torch
By LeRae Haynes
The Olympic torch ceremony in Williams Lake has been described as one of the largest events ever hosted in the city, with close to 6,000 people on the Stampede Grounds. Hundreds more lined Broadway Avenue from the Laughing Loon to the grounds, cheering on the torch procession and the runner with nearly deafening enthusiasm.
(Photo: Kim Emsley-Leik, Event Coordinator for the City of Williams Lake, said that organizing the Olympic torch ceremony was a true highlight in her life, and one of the most memorable events in the history of the community.)
Local resident shows Olympic spirit in her own way
Photo: Michelle Palmer is "totally into the Olympics" and is showing it by constructing this creative display on her Williams Lake home.
Our sincere thanks to the Welcome to Williams Lake reader who called this in.
(Photo by Ryan Brink.)
Glendale School gives from the heart
By LeRae Haynes
Brandi Vath's Grade 6/7 class at Glendale Elementary School challenged the rest of the school to raise money for the Red Cross efforts in Haiti. In a coin drive, the school raised $1,122.37 in approximately two weeks.
Help your child show love this Valentine's Day
Kids love Valentine's Day. I mean what's not to love?
Most classrooms allow the children to exchange colourful cards or different sweets. Some teachers even set aside time for a party during class time. This year during the Valentine's season try taking time to teach your child while participating in all the fun.
Dry Grad goes to Vegas
By LeRae Haynes
The momentum is building toward Dry Grad this spring, where approximately 500 teens will enjoy the glitz and glamour of a Vegas-style event. Although volunteer recruitment is on a roll and more than 100 volunteers have signed up for this year, at least 150 more are needed to make the entire event a success.
(Photo: Parents, families and students look forward to another successful Dry Grad weekend in Williams Lake.)
Breaking out of the Valentine's monotony
Many people celebrate Valentine's Day out of obligation for their loved one. This day rarely lives up to the hype, nor should we only show love on one day of the year. So, how can you break out of the mold and show love for the whole year?
Create a Calendar: Select pictures from the previous year to represent each month of the year. Each month a new memory will be displayed resulting in a full year of love.
