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Date: Jan 4, 2010

Entry: I love that in our neighborhood a pick up game of hockey on the school ice rink can happen on a cool New Years day with neighbors and friends and that in summer a different group will all gather togethor to have a fun game of soccer. The neighbors are the type that keep an eye on your place if you are away and drop off baking if there is an illness in the family. Your daughters teacher is also your next door neighbor and your son's best friend from Grade 2 lives across town but they still hang out togethor. A student you work with is a kid you coach hockey to on the week-ends. This is a community that works and lives togethor like family.

Date: Jan 4, 2010

Entry: I love that in our neighborhood a pick up game of hockey on the school ice rink can happen on a cool New Years day with neighbors and friends and that in summer a different group will all gather togethor...more

Date: Jan 4, 2010

Entry: Today I was at Felker Lake - a 20 minute drive from the city. We played a "game" of hockey on the ice (our goalie used a shovel for a stick), then went for a snow shoe across the lake. The afternoon was spent playing cards and reenergizing for the next adventure. Which was.....an evening ski around the lake using head lamps - and with the full moon it was grogeous. This is country living - every day CAN be an adventure right in your back yard.

Date: Jan 4, 2010

Entry: Today I was at Felker Lake - a 20 minute drive from the city. We played a "game" of hockey on the ice (our goalie used a shovel for a stick), then went for a snow shoe across the lake. The afternoon...more

Date: Dec 8, 2009

Entry: During our Spring Break of 2009, the Tl'etinqox-T'in Band Office sponsored over 30 youth to attend the 2009 Gathering Our Voices Confrence in Kelowna BC.

Youth Confrences

Date: Nov 20, 2009

Entry: This is the 7th season our committee has been "Keeping Spirits Bright" in our community. We work with a huge number of various organizations and groups in organizing events and activities during the winter months. It amazes us the support and participation we get from our citizens, young and not so young, in making Williams Lake a unique, fun and active community to enjoy in the winter. They do not need any encouragement to participate in our indoor or outdoor activities. We invite everyone from far and wide to visit our community and experience some truly unique cultural "Cariboo Hospitality.

Winter Lights Celebrations Program Keeps Spirits Bright

Date: Nov 19, 2009

Entry: Volunteering to help seniors,Single parents,New immigrants and any body in need,Helping them to do there Income Tax, Language interpretation etc.Most of the bennifits are paid based on citizens income for the year.So I think it is very important to help people to get there Income Tax done.Lots people can not afford to pay to get this service.

Date: Nov 19, 2009

Entry: Volunteering to help seniors,Single parents,New immigrants and any body in need,Helping them to do there Income Tax, Language interpretation etc.Most of the bennifits are paid based on citizens income...more

Date: Oct 16, 2009

Entry: In our French 6-7 class we are doing a special project on the 2010 Winter Olympics. We are discussing the history of the Olympics, the Olympic torch, the Olympic rings and what they represent, the Olympic athletes representing Canada and the sports that are participated in. We have created a word list of all the things that might be overheard at the 2010 Olympics. We are mapping previous Winter Olympics across the globe. Students are desiging their own Winter Olympic mascot and the final piece to the project is doing an in depth profile of a Canadian Winter Olympic 2010 athlete. We will send results as they happen.

Date: Oct 16, 2009

Entry: In our French 6-7 class we are doing a special project on the 2010 Winter Olympics. We are discussing the history of the Olympics, the Olympic torch, the Olympic rings and what they represent, the Olympic...more

Date: Sep 14, 2009

Entry: To all those dedicated individuals who came out yesterday in support of the annual Terry Fox Run, thank you! All in all, 123 people came out to participate in the 5 km & 10 km walk/run and $2949.00 was raised for cancer research. Since the beginning of Terry's Marathon of Hope, over $400 million has been raised towards this initiative. Thank you again to all those who participated!

Terry Fox Run 2009

Date: Jul 30, 2009

Entry: On July 21, 2009, Sport BC honored 6 local community leaders for their instrumental role in promoting youth involvement in sport - recipients of the Community Sport Hero Award. This prestigious award recognizes coaches, officials, mentors, and administrators throughout BC who have dedicated themselves for over 8 years to growing and developing amateur sports at the community level. The dedication and leadership these individuals have demonstrated has allowed athletes to grow and develop their skills, shaping sport in BC, and inspiring others to become involved in sport. We’d like to thank these individuals for their dedication and commitment, and wish each and every one of them congratulations on their receipt of this distinguished award.

BC Sport Hero Awards

Date: Jul 10, 2009

Entry: The Cariboo Conservation Society in partnership with the Scout Island Nature Centre hosted A Balanced Life Festival on June 13th in teh Gibraltar room, useum, community arts council and at Scout Island Nature Centre. full day of activities planned, demonstrating and displaying ways to integrate sustainability into daily life. Low-maintenance gardening options, community gardens, live music, kids’ corner and games, prize draws, Gecko Tree goodies and wraps. THis was a great event and brought lots of people out in the community!

Sustianability Fair June 13th

Date: Jul 10, 2009

Entry: The 2009 Pedal by the Puddle is now history, and what a day it was! Ideal weather (maybe a little hot!), a great course, and 100 registered riders (nearly double from last year!) made for a perfect day. Participants ranged from 10 to 62 years of age, and people came from McKenzie, Burns Lake, Prince George, Quesnel, Clearwater, Kamloops, Sun Peaks, Armstrong, Vernon, Vancouver Island and…Australia! The course was co-operatively shared by first time racers, veteran elite riders, and weekend warriors who enjoyed the course anywhere from 1 to 9 times for a grand total of 335 laps ridden. The Mt. Timothy Ski Patrol were on site and on the course for First Aid and we’re pleased to report the only first aid they administered was on people’s bikes.

Williams Lake Pedal By the Puddle June 14th - http://pedalbythepuddle.shawwebspace.ca/

Date: Jul 10, 2009

Entry: Imagine Our Future Williams Lake is the name given to the 18 months that the people of Williams Lake will spend engaged in rethinking the future of this town. The Williams Lake community has a unique opportunity right now to set a course for creating economic resilience, social inclusiveness and building a healthy local environment. This town can emerge from this process as a role model for other places in BC.
64 participants came together at round tables setup around the ‘cafe’ with five seats per table in a rough circle around the room with a coffee station in the middle. Along the wall, 9 different stations representing the 9 priority areas were set up. At each Priority Area, participants discussed and then recorded their thoughts, guided by the following: “In 2030, Williams Lake is...”, “Our Strengths are...”, and “Ideas for Actions and Initiatives”. Energy was very high and participation was extraordinary. For more information visit www.imagineourfuture.ca

Community Partners Cafe June 19th 2009

Date: Jul 10, 2009

Entry: Performances in the park was launched early this year with a Performance by My Wife’s Quartet and Drum and Bell Tower, Performance in the Park drew hundreds of people out into the potentially stormy evening. Many of these folks won prizes for participating in the Imagine Our Future process by having their passports stamped after visiting all 9 Priority Areas and giving input to the hosts and signboards at each one. The venue seemed to entice people into having fun while also playing a role in defining the directions Williams Lake needs to go in each of the areas defined for priority action. To check out more details on the project visit www.imagineourfuture.ca And don't forget Perormance in the Park runs every thursday night from 6:30 -8:30 in Boitanio Park in July and August

Performance in the Park June 18th - Imagine Our Future

Date: Jul 7, 2009

Entry: I love having the opportunity to work with children teaching dance. This is something I have been doing for years and can bring my own children too. There is a great bunch of kids in this community and they are an absolute blast to work with. I have so much fun!!!

Dance!!

Date: Jul 7, 2009

Entry: Thankfully the roads are less crowded here and the living is more spaced out, that leaves more room for the people to enjoy the good stuff ;) Summer hours are longer up here than down home (it doesn't get dark until 10pm), and the winter hours are shorter....(my kids go to bed at 5:30pm and sleep until 8am the next morning!!! ;)

Good friends, good times :)

Date: Jul 7, 2009

Entry: We recently moved here from the lower mainland for my husband's job and to afford a larger house for our family. My husband and I came here with our 3 children not knowing anyone. It is such a warm, welcoming, community that makes you feel at home right away. We have been fortunate to enjoy such great places as Dugan Lake and Scout Island. We also use the recreation center (cariboo complex) a lot of the time as well. It is such an active community with many opportunities and career possibilities too! Thanks for making us feel at home, WL :)

Family Life <3

Date: Jun 26, 2009

Entry: Williams Lake is the greatest place to live...we lived away for 8 years and really learned to appreciate what we missed and would never live anywhere else!

Winter Sledding

Date: Jun 10, 2009

Entry: Lot's of space. No traffic. Good place to raise kids! Awesome recreational activities. THE place to live.

Date: Jun 10, 2009

Entry: Lot's of space. No traffic. Good place to raise kids! Awesome recreational activities. THE place to live.

Date: Jun 2, 2009

Entry: The Fox Mountain trails in Williams Lake are fantastic not only for mountain biking, but for hiking and trail running as well. Here's some footage of a great Friday afternoon "Destressing Trail Run" with my 2 Australian shepherds - Molly and Chase.

Date: Jun 2, 2009

Entry: As a newcomer to mountain biking this past summer, I was blown away with the wicked network of trails right in the hills surrounding Williams Lake. There are trails for every level of rider - sweet flowing single track, awesome uphill grinds, crazy downhill descents, and great cross country options. This trail is "Hillbilly Deluxe" - Kah Kah !!!!

Date: Jun 2, 2009

Entry: On June 2 the Heart and Stroke Foundation had the Big Bike ride in Williams Lake. In 2007 there were 2 rides and 6,000 raised. Thanks to the Williams Lake Volunteer Coordinator, the Williams Lake teams have blossomed to 14 rides in 2009. Donations are still tabulating for 2009.

Williams Lake Big Bike

Date: May 21, 2009

Entry: Quesnel and Williams Lake have a friendly challenge every year to find out which community has the most active people on Move for Health day! Although Quesnel won the challenge this year, there were over 11,000 community members from the two communities that were active on this day. Last year Williams Lake won the challenge and in 2007 Quesnel won. This year the “Sneaker Police” visited many work places to find out how many people were active and they were pleasantly surprised by the number of people that have made the motto “any move is a good move” their logo.

Move for Health Day 2009

Date: May 20, 2009

Entry: The City of Williams Lake received funds from the Union of BC Municipalities for a “Biggest Loser – Cariboo Style” program. Participants received nutritional information from the local Dietitian, cooking programs like a meal makeover and an Iron Chef Contest and physical activities such as gentle fit, aquafit, weight training, circuit training, pilates, Nordic walking, belly dancing, spinning and kick boxing. The program was for 12 weeks to kick start their lifestyle changes. Nineteen people completed the program losing 430 pounds.

Biggest Loser Cariboo Style

Date: May 11, 2009

Entry: The 10th Annual Dave Jacobs and KidSport Classic pays tribute to an individual, who's passion for running, enthusiasm, meticulous organizational skills, and friendship has touched our community. This 20km Relay, Run & 10km Walk/Run is on June 21, 2009.

Annual Dave Jacobs and KidSport Classic

Date: May 11, 2009

Entry: The annual Hugh Memorial Bed Race takes place every May. This year 4 teams of five participants entered and as a community we raised over $10,000 this year alone. Congratulations to the Fire Department who took first place this year. All proceeds go towards cancer research in Williams Lake.

Hough Memorial Bed Race

Date: May 8, 2009

Entry: Canoeing around the Williams Lake area is always such a magical experience. This is lake country. There are so many secret lakes, ponds and magical places to explore with great friends or on your own. This was a trip me and a few friends did over two days. Enjoying the fishing, weather, birds, and paddling lots. Great fun!

Canoing aroudn Williams Lake

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