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3064 Army Cadets from Williams Lake are gearing up to host 30 cadets and three officers from 3034 Army Cadet Corps in Browns Flats, New Brunswick from March 1st to March 5th.
The weekend is part of an inter-corps exchange program available in the Canadian Cadet Movement where cadets get to visit different parts of the country and experience local culture. The Williams Lake Army Cadet corps travelled to Botwood, Newfoundland in February 2012; and now it is their turn to play host.
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By Michael Toay
District 27 students Brandon (John) Schwalm and Arlen Goodwillie have been awarded Secondary School Apprentice (SSA) Scholarship awards of $1000. The scholarships are made possible by the ITA (Industry Training Authority) and the Ministry of Education.
Both Schwalm and Goodwillie were enrolled as Secondary School Apprentices, and were earning dual credit towards high school graduation and their first 480 hours of on the job training. They each maintained a C+ average in Grade 12 subjects and completed 900 work based hours by the end of the calendar year to qualify for the scholarships.
(Photo: Gord Armour, Coordinator of Transition, Training and Trades for School District 27 Cariboo Chilcotin, withBrandon Schwalm.)
Williams Lake SPCA receives $2,500 donation
Big Sister Linda Robertson and Little Sister Shelby donate the $2,500 they won through Big Brothers / Big Sisters and the Canadian Western Banks video contest to Liz Dighton, manager of the Williams Lake SPCA Branch.
(Photo courtesy of Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Williams Lake.)
CCSAR on the leading edge of ice rescue
This weekend the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue Land SAR crew welcomed several members of the South Cariboo Search and Rescue team for a joint training effort on and in Chimney Lake.
James Seeley, a SAR Manager with South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SCSAR) who has an extensive background in both firefighting and rescue, instructed the group using the most up to date information and material from Dive Rescue International. Participants watched videos and digital slideshows regarding cold water rescue techniques and rescue equipment, took part in question-and-answer sessions and wrote an exam before heading outside for some hands-on exercises. Small groups practiced securing and throwing retrieval ropes to a victim and using what is called a vector pull technique to extricate a victim who might have fallen through the surface ice.
Williams Lake square dancers whirl away on Valentine's Day
The Williams Lake Square Dancers never need an excuse to enjoy dancing, but they were happy to have Valentines Day to celebrate last week.
Thirty or more dancers gathered together at the Child Development Center on February 14 for an evening of laughter, socialization and gentle exercise. Caller, Nick Turner, got the dancers to "move it, move it, move it" around the dance floor with a collection of happy and romantic singing calls. He used an interesting variety of modern tunes along with golden oldies.
Local family wins $12,000 vacation as a result of a good deed
Amber Camille’s family has been donating to the Variety Club Show of Hearts Telethon each year for approximately the past 15 years.
This year the Williams Lake couple were sitting with their children, watching the Telethon and when it came time to make a donation, the call taker asked Amber if she would like to purchase a ticket to win the Antigua Draw. Without knowing much about the ‘prize’, Amber agreed to purchase two tickets with her donation and then didn’t give it much more thought.

(The Camille family: Kolby (8), JR, Kody (5), Amber, and Kelsey (2).)
Cariboo Memorial Rec Complex extra popular on Family Day
The Family Day event at Cariboo Memorial Recreation
Complex was an enormous success yesterday as hundreds of people enjoyed free skate rentals and refreshments.
"We had 315 people join in the free skate, 437 enjoy the pool and 23 people used the fitness centre," said Deborah Radolla, Manager of Active Living for the City of Williams Lake. "This was all possible due to a generous grant from the Provincial Government."
Caterers licensed to serve liquor
Catering companies can now obtain a liquor licence to fully meet the food and beverage needs of their clients as regulations accompanying prior legislative changes have been brought into effect.
These changes make it easier for clients to have liquor service at catered events, which will help support the catering industry and strengthen BC's tourism appeal.
"I will be implementing this immediately," said Cathie Rossignol, owner of CJ's Southwestern Grill in Williams Lake. "The opens a whole new avenue for caterers, allowing us to provide a complete package now."
Williams Lake Heritage Committee to launch 'memory map'
February 18-24, 2013 has been proclaimed 'Heritage Week' in Williams Lake.
This year’s Heritage Week theme is Good Neighbours: Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods. To celebrate Heritage Week and to promote the city’s historic sites and buildings, the Heritage Advisory Committee will offer a walking tour on February 19 at 1:00pm. Join Heritage Committee members for a one-hour walk downtown and around the Stampede Grounds to learn about buildings and sites of historical significance in the downtown area in the neighbourhood.
(Image: Click to open larger version of the Heritage Week poster.)
Bill Sheridan earns Officer Cadet rank
Wednesday February 6th, 2013 marked a big night for local Civilian Instructor Bill Sheridan with 3064 Army Cadets.
(Photo: Captain Micheal Berns, Commanding Officer of 3064 Army Cadets presents Bill Sheridan with his Officer Cadet rank. Submitted by Captain Irene Berns.)
Your invitation to the TRU Splash of Colour Gala
The finishing touches are being put on the 2nd Annual TRU Grit Gala, an event that helps put education in reach for many young people in the Cariboo because of scholarship assistance.
In addition to being a fabulous excuse to dress up in your best attire, the event brings together students, alumni, TRU faculty members from both Williams Lake and Kamloops, local business leaders, government officials and dignitaries to recognize and truly understand the need for TRU North scholarships and awards.

(Photo: TRU Grit Gala in 2012.)







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