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Clinton village office, 2014. Photo credit: Journal files

Age-friendly assessment open houses coming up in Clinton

Residents can learn more about village’s age-friendly action plan at two events on April 24

 

(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

 

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

 

South Cariboo Minor Soccer Association players celebrate in May 2022. The league is now looking for coaches and assistants for its U7 teams for the 2023 season. (Photo credit: SCMSA)

South Cariboo Minor Soccer urgently looking for coaches for U7 teams

Coaches and assistants needed in order for the U7 season to go ahead

South Cariboo Minor Soccer Association players celebrate in May 2022. The league is now looking for coaches and assistants for its U7 teams for the 2023 season. (Photo credit: SCMSA)
There’s no lying in baseball … A player takes a break during a Cache Creek Minor Softball game in May 2022. Registration is now open for the 2023 season. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

School District 74 holding community engagement sessions

Public are invited to hear plans and provide feedback in Lytton, Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton

There’s no lying in baseball … A player takes a break during a Cache Creek Minor Softball game in May 2022. Registration is now open for the 2023 season. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
One of the works submitted for this year’s Art Exposed exhibition in Kamloops is ‘Tractor’ by Loon Lake artist Janet Harman. Last year at Art Exposed, Harman won first place in the ‘Emerging Artist: 2D’ category for her painting ‘Splashmaker’. (Photo credit: Facebook)

Red Cross friendly calls are for those who need someone to talk to

Free service is available for anyone aged 18 and older who feels lonely or isolated

One of the works submitted for this year’s Art Exposed exhibition in Kamloops is ‘Tractor’ by Loon Lake artist Janet Harman. Last year at Art Exposed, Harman won first place in the ‘Emerging Artist: 2D’ category for her painting ‘Splashmaker’. (Photo credit: Facebook)
Nancy Kendall of Better at Home writes: ‘A heartfelt thank you to The HUB, Jessica Clement, and Leisa Smith for a wonderful Valentine’s lunch and dance on Feb. 13. Our Community Coffee participants were treated to heart-shaped sandwiches, scones, and so many other treats. Everyone indulged and enjoyed themselves, especially the dancing! Community Coffee is held every Monday (except long weekends) at 1 p.m., hosted by the Ashcroft HUB and sponsored by Ashcroft-Cache Creek Better at Home. All seniors are welcome to drop by for great coffee or tea and enjoy some conversation and some new friendships.’ (Photo credit: Nancy Kendall)

Spring break courses for kids coming up at the Ashcroft HUB

Plus a concert, bingo, workshops, a library craft session, and more

Nancy Kendall of Better at Home writes: ‘A heartfelt thank you to The HUB, Jessica Clement, and Leisa Smith for a wonderful Valentine’s lunch and dance on Feb. 13. Our Community Coffee participants were treated to heart-shaped sandwiches, scones, and so many other treats. Everyone indulged and enjoyed themselves, especially the dancing! Community Coffee is held every Monday (except long weekends) at 1 p.m., hosted by the Ashcroft HUB and sponsored by Ashcroft-Cache Creek Better at Home. All seniors are welcome to drop by for great coffee or tea and enjoy some conversation and some new friendships.’ (Photo credit: Nancy Kendall)
The Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Program provides education and outreach about invasive plant species in the region and how to deal with them. (Photo credit: TNRD)

TNRD asking all residents to complete survey about services

Feedback will help guide strategic planning priorities throughout district

The Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Program provides education and outreach about invasive plant species in the region and how to deal with them. (Photo credit: TNRD)
Cache Creek’s Seedy Saturday event is back on Feb. 4 after a two-year pandemic hiatus. (pictured) The last Seedy Saturday event, in February 2020. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Get growing: Seedy Saturday returns to Cache Creek on Feb. 4

Gardeners can get a head start with tips, advice, seeds, vendors, and more

Cache Creek’s Seedy Saturday event is back on Feb. 4 after a two-year pandemic hiatus. (pictured) The last Seedy Saturday event, in February 2020. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Hours for the virtual doctor pilot program at the Ashcroft Urgent and Primary Care Centre have expanded. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Increased virtual doctor availability at Ashcroft health site

Pilot program at Ashcroft Urgent and Primary Care Centre connects patients with physicians virtually

Hours for the virtual doctor pilot program at the Ashcroft Urgent and Primary Care Centre have expanded. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (left) tours the Campbell River Food Bank with North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney during Singh’s visit to the riding on Jan. 23. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Jagmeet Singh retrenching NDP policy around the needs of the working class

NDP leader addresses some of his priorities during Vancouver Island visit

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (left) tours the Campbell River Food Bank with North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney during Singh’s visit to the riding on Jan. 23. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Rotary Club of Ashcroft/Cache Creek president Theresa Takacs (r) with 2019 Ashcroft Citizen of the Year recipient Esther Lang in June 2022. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Rotary Club still seeking nominations for Citizens of the Year

Deadline is Jan. 31 for nominating residents who have gone above and beyond for their communities

Rotary Club of Ashcroft/Cache Creek president Theresa Takacs (r) with 2019 Ashcroft Citizen of the Year recipient Esther Lang in June 2022. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Detail of an entry in the 2022 Anonymous Art Show. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Anonymous Art Show and auction returning to Ashcroft HUB

Show is open to artists of all ages and ability levels

Detail of an entry in the 2022 Anonymous Art Show. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Members of the Ashcroft and District Lions Club were at the Ashcroft Community Hall on Dec. 17, to lend their annual helping hand with the Christmas Hampers. (from l) Lions Jackie Berkey, Darlene Daily, Vivian Edwards, and Gordon Daily; Christmas hamper organizer extraordinaire Esther Lang; and Lions Club president Sue Peters. Not pictured are Lions Nick Lebedoff, Joe Weremchuk, Glen Foster, George Stringer, and Deborah Wilson-Green, who were out delivering hampers or picking up buggies, or who had helped with the hamper packing. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Ring in the New Year in Spences Bridge, Ashcroft, or Clinton

Music, munchies, prizes, fireworks, and more at three different events

Members of the Ashcroft and District Lions Club were at the Ashcroft Community Hall on Dec. 17, to lend their annual helping hand with the Christmas Hampers. (from l) Lions Jackie Berkey, Darlene Daily, Vivian Edwards, and Gordon Daily; Christmas hamper organizer extraordinaire Esther Lang; and Lions Club president Sue Peters. Not pictured are Lions Nick Lebedoff, Joe Weremchuk, Glen Foster, George Stringer, and Deborah Wilson-Green, who were out delivering hampers or picking up buggies, or who had helped with the hamper packing. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Host Gerry Dee meets the Roberts family on Family Feud Canada, Season 4. From left are Dee, Sheryl Thompson, Julie Bronson, Robyn Ross, Iris Rayburn and Marian Atkinson. Photo courtesy CBC

B.C. family represents their Indigenous heritage on Family Feud Canada

Best part of experience was ‘joking around with Gerry Dee’ — contestant

Host Gerry Dee meets the Roberts family on Family Feud Canada, Season 4. From left are Dee, Sheryl Thompson, Julie Bronson, Robyn Ross, Iris Rayburn and Marian Atkinson. Photo courtesy CBC
Santa isn’t just for kids, as he proved on Dec. 12 when he dropped by the Ashcroft HUB to surprise some seniors and HUB executive director Jessica Clement (at centre behind Santa) who had gathered for coffee. (Photo credit: Nancy Kendall)

Enjoy a final flurry of festive events as Christmas draws near

From a holiday concert and a snowflake dance to free skating and Santa visits, there’s lots to do

Santa isn’t just for kids, as he proved on Dec. 12 when he dropped by the Ashcroft HUB to surprise some seniors and HUB executive director Jessica Clement (at centre behind Santa) who had gathered for coffee. (Photo credit: Nancy Kendall)
Oh yes, Santa knows if you’ve been naughty or nice. If you missed him at the HUB market on Dec. 3 (pictured), never fear: he’ll be at the Ashcroft Santa Parade on Dec. 9, and in Savona and then Spences Bridge on Dec. 11. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

More Christmas markets, concerts, and celebrations on the way

Santa Claus will be a busy man as he makes appearances in Ashcroft, Savona, and Spences Bridge

Oh yes, Santa knows if you’ve been naughty or nice. If you missed him at the HUB market on Dec. 3 (pictured), never fear: he’ll be at the Ashcroft Santa Parade on Dec. 9, and in Savona and then Spences Bridge on Dec. 11. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Wildlife winner ‘Spreading Your Wings’ by Heather Pearson. (Photo credit: LLCRAS)

Loon Lake fundraising calendar showcases spectacular shots

More than 80 photographs were submitted, with 12 making the cut for 2023 calendar

Wildlife winner ‘Spreading Your Wings’ by Heather Pearson. (Photo credit: LLCRAS)
The Minis — aka the Better at Home Friendly Visitors — in the 2021 Ashcroft Santa Parade. This year’s parade will be on Dec. 2, with a theme of ‘What Christmas Means to Me’. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Floats wanted for Ashcroft Santa Parade, coming to town Dec. 2

Theme of this year’s parade is ‘What Christmas Means to Me’

The Minis — aka the Better at Home Friendly Visitors — in the 2021 Ashcroft Santa Parade. This year’s parade will be on Dec. 2, with a theme of ‘What Christmas Means to Me’. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Castor’s Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital will be part of Launch Five, of nine, of the Connect Care project due to be complete by 2024. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)

Castor and Stettler Hospitals to join Connect Care

The Stettler Hospital and Care Centre and Castor’s Our Lady of the…

Castor’s Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital will be part of Launch Five, of nine, of the Connect Care project due to be complete by 2024. (Kevin Sabo/Castor Advance)
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