Barbara Roden

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(clockwise from top l) 2021 Easter Scavenger Hunt grand prize winners Kendra, Alex, Jackie, Averley, and Ella Frediani. This year’s hunt starts on March 25 and ends on April 3, with all participants guaranteed to take home a prize. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Ashcroft Easter scavenger hunt returns for kids of all ages

Now in its fourth year, the fun family event promises prizes for all participants

(clockwise from top l) 2021 Easter Scavenger Hunt grand prize winners Kendra, Alex, Jackie, Averley, and Ella Frediani. This year’s hunt starts on March 25 and ends on April 3, with all participants guaranteed to take home a prize. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
The Rotary Club of Ashcroft and Cache Creek 2021 Citizens of the Year (from l) Paulet Rice, Al Stott, Marijke Stott, Michaela Aie, Jacob Aie, and Pat Moyer. The 2022 Citizens of the Year will be honoured at a dinner on May 11. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Ashcroft/Cache Creek Rotary names 2022 Citizens of the Year

Four award recipients will be honoured at a dinner on May 11

The Rotary Club of Ashcroft and Cache Creek 2021 Citizens of the Year (from l) Paulet Rice, Al Stott, Marijke Stott, Michaela Aie, Jacob Aie, and Pat Moyer. The 2022 Citizens of the Year will be honoured at a dinner on May 11. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
‘[Rodeo] Queen Candidates Attend Ashcroft Legion And C.C. Chamber Dances’ (March 22, 1973): ‘Pictured are (l to r): Tanya Cody, Miss 16-Mile; Debbie Woodburn, Miss Kinsmen; Darlene Corneille, Miss Sands Motor Inn; Jaci Sarver, Miss C.C. Chamber of Commerce; Willi Albrecht, Pres., C.C. Chamber of Commerce; Winnie Narcisse, Miss Hat Creek Riders; Valerie Walsh, Miss Canadian Legion; Vicki Bates, Miss Elks Lodge; Barbara Yarschenko, Miss Lions Club. Missing is Gloria Kirkpatrick, Miss Cornwall Reserve.’ (Photo credit: John R. Rosenberger/<em>Journal</em> archives)

In 1973, expansion in Ashcroft hits a provincial roadblock

Planned expansion of the Mesa subdivision halted by Victoria for further study

‘[Rodeo] Queen Candidates Attend Ashcroft Legion And C.C. Chamber Dances’ (March 22, 1973): ‘Pictured are (l to r): Tanya Cody, Miss 16-Mile; Debbie Woodburn, Miss Kinsmen; Darlene Corneille, Miss Sands Motor Inn; Jaci Sarver, Miss C.C. Chamber of Commerce; Willi Albrecht, Pres., C.C. Chamber of Commerce; Winnie Narcisse, Miss Hat Creek Riders; Valerie Walsh, Miss Canadian Legion; Vicki Bates, Miss Elks Lodge; Barbara Yarschenko, Miss Lions Club. Missing is Gloria Kirkpatrick, Miss Cornwall Reserve.’ (Photo credit: John R. Rosenberger/<em>Journal</em> archives)
(from l) Lilly Krantz, Ava Rose Krantz, and Suzanna Lee Krantz with some of the artwork they created at the Spences Bridge Lookout with funding from the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. Applications for a new round of grants are now being accepted. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Neighbourhood Small Grants program now taking applications

Program provides up to $500 for projects that contribute to the community

(from l) Lilly Krantz, Ava Rose Krantz, and Suzanna Lee Krantz with some of the artwork they created at the Spences Bridge Lookout with funding from the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. Applications for a new round of grants are now being accepted. (Photo credit: Submitted)
A new farmers’ market is set to open in Ashcroft on May 14, and run every Sunday through October. (Photo credit: Ashcroft Farmers and Artisans)

New Ashcroft farmers’ and artisan market aims to open May 14

Market will be registered with BC Association of Farmers’ Markets and run on Sundays through October

A new farmers’ market is set to open in Ashcroft on May 14, and run every Sunday through October. (Photo credit: Ashcroft Farmers and Artisans)
The 17 horses were found in an area north of Highway 1 near Walhachin, about 65 km west of Kamloops. (Photo credit: Google)

Police continue search for killer of 17 feral horses near Walhachin

Horses were discovered on March 10 but animals probably killed two to three weeks earlier

The 17 horses were found in an area north of Highway 1 near Walhachin, about 65 km west of Kamloops. (Photo credit: Google)
Paintings do furnish a room, and brighten up otherwise empty wall space at the <em>Journal</em> office, as with this accidental series of landscapes. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

The Editor’s Desk: Oops, I did it again

I just might have purchased another half-dozen paintings by local artists. Where to put them?

Paintings do furnish a room, and brighten up otherwise empty wall space at the <em>Journal</em> office, as with this accidental series of landscapes. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Tim Roden (on scaffolding), Erik Poole, and a ghostly Jim Duncan on the set of <em>The Game’s Afoot</em> on March 20. It will look a lot different come opening night on April 12, but it’s starting to take shape. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Theatre Diaries 4: The cast looks forward to their new home

The set is beginning to take shape, which is always an exciting moment

Tim Roden (on scaffolding), Erik Poole, and a ghostly Jim Duncan on the set of <em>The Game’s Afoot</em> on March 20. It will look a lot different come opening night on April 12, but it’s starting to take shape. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
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BBB report shows home improvement scams at top of 2022 list

Cryptocurrency, employment, online purchase, and advance fee loan scams also make top 10 list

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The remains of the grist mill at Ashcroft Manor, along with its mill stones, are shown in this undated photo, probably from the late 1920s. (Photo credit: Ashcroft Museum and Archives)

In 1948, some pieces of local history go on display at Ashcroft Manor

Mill stones from the grist mill operated by the Cornwall brothers rescued from derelict site

The remains of the grist mill at Ashcroft Manor, along with its mill stones, are shown in this undated photo, probably from the late 1920s. (Photo credit: Ashcroft Museum and Archives)
As summer road construction season gets closer, expect to see more automated flagger assistance devices at construction sites. (Photo credit: Ministry of Transportation)

More automated flagger assistance devices coming to B.C. highways

AFADs are portable, easy to set up, and operated by a human flagger at a safe distance

As summer road construction season gets closer, expect to see more automated flagger assistance devices at construction sites. (Photo credit: Ministry of Transportation)
School District No. 74 is looking for public feedback about long term plans for its sites and schools, including Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft. (Photo credit: DSCS)

School District 74 looking for feedback on schools and sites

Feedback will be presented to board of trustees in May to shape long term planning

School District No. 74 is looking for public feedback about long term plans for its sites and schools, including Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft. (Photo credit: DSCS)
A BC Wildfire Service officer carries out a prescribed burn near Penticton. Burns will be going on in the Lytton area between now and April 11. (Photo credit: BC Wildfire Service)

Several prescribed burns scheduled to take place in Lytton area

Subject to consitions, burns will take place between now and April 11

A BC Wildfire Service officer carries out a prescribed burn near Penticton. Burns will be going on in the Lytton area between now and April 11. (Photo credit: BC Wildfire Service)
The provincial government has made B.C. the first province in Canada to offer free prescription contraceptives to all women. (Photo credit: Pixabay)

The Editor’s Desk: The province and the pill

A long overdue decision to make prescription contraceptives free is a step forward for B.C. women

The provincial government has made B.C. the first province in Canada to offer free prescription contraceptives to all women. (Photo credit: Pixabay)
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Turn down the heat: hydro use can cause contention in the home

A BC Hydro survey shows that home energy use can cause friction in many households

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The fifth annual Walhaschindig returns to Walhachin on June 3. (Photo credit: Friends of Walhachin Society)

Walhaschindig returning to Walhachin after three-year hiatus

Full day of music, dancing, food vendors, and more returns on June 3

The fifth annual Walhaschindig returns to Walhachin on June 3. (Photo credit: Friends of Walhachin Society)
A map of snow basin indices from the River Forecast Centre shows that many more regions of the province are now above or near the normal snow pack level for this time of year. (Photo credit: River Forecast Centre)

Snow pack averages throughout B.C. show significant increase

Provincially, the average is 94 per cent of normal, up considerably from one month ago

A map of snow basin indices from the River Forecast Centre shows that many more regions of the province are now above or near the normal snow pack level for this time of year. (Photo credit: River Forecast Centre)
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night, March 11; Daylight Saving Time starts in the early hours of March 12. (Photo credit: Facebook)

‘Spring ahead’ time change can increase crash risk for drivers

Despite majority of British Columbians opposed to it, clocks will go ahead by one hour on March 12

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night, March 11; Daylight Saving Time starts in the early hours of March 12. (Photo credit: Facebook)
Barnes Lake near Ashcroft, Jan. 2016. Photo credit: Journal archives

Interior Health, Avalanche Canada warning of high avalanche risk in B.C. Interior

Warning comes after 12 fatalities due to avalanches in B.C. so far this year

Barnes Lake near Ashcroft, Jan. 2016. Photo credit: Journal archives
One of the posters in a new cancer screening campaign from the First Nations Health Authority and BC Cancer. (Photo credit: FNHA)

New campaign highlights importance of cancer screening services

Campaign is a partnership between First Nations Health Authority and BC Cancer

One of the posters in a new cancer screening campaign from the First Nations Health Authority and BC Cancer. (Photo credit: FNHA)
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