News and event information for Williams Lake, BC - as it happens.

By Holli Smith

It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

After having one of ‘those’ days - awful where nothing went right, I went to visit with my good friends, the Horses, planning to get in at least one good ride on my paint mare, Cupid. She, along with the rest of my little herd, were excited when I pulled up, and came to the fence to greet me. As I trudged over, they nickered eagerly. What a relief. I needed someone to be happy to see me.

By LeRae Haynes

This week a group of Glendale Elementary students shouted ‘La la la!’ at the top of their lungs, sang a song about Sir Galahad and his well-meaning efforts and embarked on a musical adventure that will see them on stage in a few weeks, performing a concert with a five-piece country/rock band.

By Daven Mapson

The organ is a magnificent and powerful instrument, but it has been declining in recent years.  It can sound angry, happy, sad, or almost anything else, and it is wonderful to hear.  In various movies, such as The Phantom of the Opera, the villain is portrayed making brilliant, ominous music on it. This brings out our fear and awe for him (or her).

(Daven will peform at the Christmas Eclectica Choir Concert on December 11 in 100 Mile House.)

By LeRae Haynes

Gloria Antypowich’s first novel, ‘Hearts At Risk’ has hit bookshelves, bookstores and even the occasional craft fair in Williams Lake. She was a first-time vendor at the Earlybird Craft Fair at Elks Hall this month, enjoying the opportunity to introduce her book to her local community.

(Lloyd and Gloria Antypowich at the Earlybird Craft Fair with 'Hearts At Risk.')

The Skeetchestn Indian Band would like to say thank you to the Abraham Lodge in Williams Lake for their generous donation of food, clothing and household items made to the Skeetchestn Indian Band. 

This was very much appreciated by the Band Members and Community Members.

LeRae Haynes talks about the new Canadian currency that arrived in Williams Lake today.

Submitted by Friends of Nemiah Valley

A year ago on November 2, 2010, the federal government did the right thing, listened to the CEAA Panel and said no to Taseko Mine's proposed ‘Prosperity’ project.

Now, in a premature move entirely disrespectful of the Tsilhqot’in people and the approval process itself, the B.C. Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has just signed an Occupant License, good for two years, which permits Taseko Mines Limited (TML) to go ahead immediately with proposed drill holes and test pits for 'New' Prosperity Mine.

By Daven Mapson

In my last article I described a recent Disney cruise that I took with my family.  This trip was so amazing that I think I will tell you about one more thing about it before moving on.

(Daven's younger brother Lars, armed with a scimitar and asleep next to his melting ice cream bar.)

By Daven Mapson

“When you’re sitting at the bar,

Not sure where your children are,

Take the tip: you’re on a ship.

They can’t go far.”

---John Charles, entertainer on Disney cruises

(This lobby on the 'Disney Wonder' cruise ship was a particular source of delight for the Mapson family in their recent cruise.)

By Jasmine Hjelden

Are we intellectually lazy?

We have spent so much time and money investing in the future of our country. There are hundreds of programs across Canada devoted to children and youth, to bettering their lives and their education. So why is it that so many teenagers and young adults are not as educationally inclined as they used to be?