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2012 Sicamous Fabulous Classic Car 4th Annual

Car Show

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Sicamous Recreation Centre Saturday June 30, 2012

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Car Show 10 am to 3 pm

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•Cruisers •Vintage •Beer Gardens •Concessions •Prizes •Houseboat Trips • Vendors Welcome • Admission by Donation

(Gates open 6:00 am)

Finlayson Park 1121 Eagle Pass Way Email: arena@cablelan.net Craft Fair in the Arena from 10 am to 4 pm

Louisiana Hayride Saturday Night Entertainment 7:00 pm in the Sicamous Arena Tickets at Eagle Valley News, Eagle Valley IDA or at the door $29.00 per person

Mayor’s Message The District of Sicamous animal lovers, visit the Dog is strategically located at the Park on Solsqua Road where junction of the Trans-Canada both you and your pet can go Highway and Highway 97A, for a dip in the Eagle River on midway between Calgary and a hot summer day or jump into Vancouver (5 hours either your canoe for a pleasant ride way) and 1.5 hours from down the river.Visit nature at the Kelowna the Eagle River International Nature Park Airport. The or Sicamous municipality Creek Trail. fronts on both The community Mara and also boasts Shuswap lakes several other and the vibrant beautiful parks “Channel” that playgrounds, golf connects the two courses, walking lakes together. and cycling Sicamous is areas, and many proud to be amenities suited called the to the outdoor Sicamous Mayor “Gateway to enthusiast. Visit Darrell Trouton the Shuswap.” the local dairy and Also known as petting zoo while the “Houseboat Capital of enjoying gourmet ice cream Canada,” Sicamous is home which is also a popular event to several houseboat rental for both visitors and residents. companies. There are also a And not to be out done, winter number of marinas where in Sicamous provides excellent visitors can rent many forms sledding, drawing snowmobilers of watercrafts and water toys. of every level to the area. As If you are on the lakes, dock a destination resort, District at Main Street Landing and Council, staff and the visit the businesses on Main community welcome our guests Street or enjoy the waterfront and returning homeowners! walkway. While in town, We wish you a wonderful stay visit the Sicamous Beach and and extend our best wishes – Water Park, the best beach on enjoy another warm summer in Shuswap Lake! And for your sunny Sicamous!

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VOLUME 26 |2012/2013 PUBLISHER:

Rick Proznick EDITOR:

Tracy Hughes ADVERTISING:

Leah Bousfield PRODUCTION:

Sierre Allison M.D. Jackson OFFICE M A N AG E R:

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Y OUR FOUR SEASON PLAYGROUND C Canada D Day With the coop operation of various co community groups, Si Sicamous’ Canada D Day celebrations are fam famous throughout the reg region as a perfect way to celebrate the nation’s bir birthday. Start off you your day at the Red Barn Arts Centre and enjoy the Sicamous Lion’s Club famous strawberry pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Musician Mat Duffus will perform on-site. You may fancy attending the Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club’s Art Show at the Red Barn Arts Centre from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities continue mid-afternoon with family fun and games at the Sicamous Beach Park. You can take in the sights on a heritage horse and buggy ride from 3 to 6 p.m. Need to let loose? Dance the night away or simply listen to the music of Scarecrow, performing at the Sicamous Beach Park 7 p.m. until dusk. And for the grand finale, watch “Light up the Lake.” A spectacular fireworks show put on by the District of Sicamous. The finale begins at dusk (approximately 10 p.m.).

Sicamous Show & Shine Over 200 vintage and classic cars will take over Finlayson Park on Saturday, June 30. Stop on by, take a stroll and have a gander at some truly captivating vehicles from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morning folk can start their day with a pancake breakfast.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served after 11 a.m. and the Sicamous and District Rec. Centre concession will also be open during the day. And enjoy the rocking tunes of the 50s and 60s with a performance by Louisiana Hayride in the upstairs of the Sicamous and District Rec Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. For more information, call 250-836-2283.

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This six-day show and sale, sponsored by the Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club, showcases local artists and artisans from Mara to Malakwa at the Red Barn Arts Centre. Held June 29 to July 4, the show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A meet-the-artist reception kicks off the show on June 29 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. And enjoy the Sicamous Lions’ strawberry pancake breakfast July 1 from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, call Ester at 250-836-4373 or Amy at 250-8364756.

Sturgis North Burnout Competition Sturgis North will be returning to Sicamous in May and July. Starting May 26 the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre will be hosting a cabaret/concert as a lead up to the July 20 motorcycle rally. Also on May 26 there will be a trade show, show and shine, ball tournament and dance. Just a few of the events planned for July 20 include the burnout, a kids bicycle course, a skill testing motorbike obstacle course, bouncy castle, and beer garden. Join in the fun and contact the Chamber of

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Classic Boat Festival The 2nd Annual Sicamous Antique & Classic Boat Festival, presented by the Okanagan Antique & Classic Boat Society, will be held this year on August 10 to 12 and will host up to 45 vintage boats of all types. The public is welcome to come down to the Main Street Landing Docks in Sicamous Channel on Saturday from 10am until 4pm; after which there will be a parade from one end of the channel through to Mara Lake. On Sunday the Boat Show participants will be running north up the lake to enjoy a day on the water. Contact Paul Harrison at PaulH@oacbs.ca.

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YOUR F OUR SEASON PLAYGROUND Beardale The Enchanted Forest B rainforest complete with nativeplant signage is the setting for Miniature- 350Ahandcrafted M fairy-folk figurines set up in whimsical displays throughout the beautiful old growth forests of the Monashee Mountains. Take an escape on a wetland boat tour at the far end of land la the boardwalk, paddling through lily pads and enjoying the sights

On the TransC Canada Highway, 30 km east of Sicamous, yo you will find one of Canada’s most irr irreplaceable and en endearing attractions.

Me Meticulously handcrafted model villages, complete with working trains and model cable cars, delight young and old alike. Named in honour of the resident black bears, the park-like setting features an extraordinary world of miniature towns, model railways and colourful-fantasyland characters. Highlights include a 1950s Canadian prairie town and Last Spike heritage display. Beardale Miniatureland opens in mid-June.

For information, call 250-836-2260.

Your Outdoor Adventure Store!

and sounds of the area. The Enchanted Forest offers a view to B.C.’s tallest tree house and access to its delightful gift shop. Now open daily. To be enchanted, call 250-837-9477 or visit www.enchantedforestbc.com.

Skytrek Adventure Park Experience adventure among the treetops at the Skytrek Adventure Park located at The Enchanted Forest. Park attractions include an adult zipline course, adventure tower, jungle gym and kids tree adventure. At the Skytrek Adventure Park you are bound to find something that will challenge your nerves and excite your body and mind. There is something for all ages and activity levels.

Opening May 14, call 250-837-8673.

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uring your stay in Sicamous, please enjoy the many amenities offered in our growing and thriving municipality (incorporated 1989). We are proud of our friendly citizens and healthy business sector, and we look forward to a vibrant future. If you are thinking of relocating, we invite you to take a look at the quality of life in Sicamous. Our staff would be pleased to assist you with information on the economic potential of our exciting community. Enjoy your visit!

District of Sicamous www.sicamous.ca Ph: 250-836-2477 446 Main Street Box 219, Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0

YOUR F OUR SEASON PLAYGROUND minutes of the District of Sicamous on the Trans-Canada Moose M Highway. Kelly’s Go-Karts and Speed Way Fast Cars.

Kelly’s Go-Karts is located near D Dutchmen Dairy on the Mouse M eastern outskirts of town. Speed Way Fast Cars is located in SSandfest Malakwa,15 minutes east of Sicamous, where the four-way Taking place S Saturday, August 11 11, Moose Mouse Sandfest will include Sa a sandcastle building co contest and the Si Sicamous Classic Bo Boat Show. The san sandcastle building contest t t will ill take t k place l from f noon tto 5 p.m. at the Sicamous Beach Park and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can visit the public docks where 30-35 classic boats will be stationed for viewing.

For more information, contact the Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce at 250-836-0002.

Go-Karting There are two opportunities to go go-karting within

ends. The only fully-paved race track in the Shuswap, go-karts at Speed Way Fast Cars run up to 50 km/hr. For information, call 250-836-4165.

Fruit World

Fruit World is a locally owned and operated open air fruit and produce market. Emphasis is always on fresh, local, and naturally grown products some of which are unique to Fruit World. They also carry a large and ever expanding selection of locally produced specialty foods from within BC and across Canada. With an emphasis on customer service and value, Fruit World boasts a friendly and enjoyable shopping experience. Located directly across from ‘D’ Dutchmen Dairy, which has a selection of dairy products including ice cream and a variety of exotic animals to see, it’s a snap to please everybody in the family!

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Condo & Vacation Property Rentals Year Round Bookings Shuswap and Mara Lake

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“Where Strangers are Friends we haven’t met” Featuring: • Club House • Pro Shop • Open to the Public • Carts Available • Rentals • RV Facilities OPEN • Group Bookings T-TIMES • Senior’s Day - Mondays • Ladies’ Day - Tuesdays • Men’s Day - Thursdays Hwy. #1 East, Box 16, Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 “Next to the Husky Service Centre”

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SICAMOUS V ACATION H EADQUARTERSS are practically at your Sicamous Visitor Information doorstep. ree There’s much more Centre to the information Sicamous’ Visitor Information Centre is the perfect compass for those who want to explore the greatest place on earth.

Locals and visitors can benefit from the variety of services and information available.

“We want to let locals know that the visitor centre, not just in Sicamous, but throughout the province is not just for visitors traveling… we can actually assist people within our own community plan their own vacations within the province,” says VIC manager Jamie Sherlock, noting how everything from ferries and airlines to hotel and motel accommodations can be booked through the centre.

For those wanting to do things on their own, the centre offers road maps and regional guides to help travelers get the most out of their vacation experience – even those looking for something off the beaten path.

“If they’re looking for something different and unique, we have great suggestions of things they may not know even exists in the community they’re planning on going to,” she says.

For weekend trippers or those looking at a staycation the information centre may lead you to unexplored adventures that

centre than travel, including internet use, faxing and photocopying, passes s, for local marine parks, ps local restaurants, maps d of Shuswap Lake and cal extensive guides of local ils hiking and biking trails vel are also available. Travel services are free of i and d province i h ff charge. Discover all your town, region have to offer.

The Visitor Centre is located in the Sicamous Civic Centre.

Father’s Day Weekend

Visit the docks in front of Moose Mulligans for a boat show, vendor samples, BBQ, Pontoon boat rentals, lake tests and a chance to win prizes. June 16 and 17 from 11 am to 7 pm. Call Seadog Boat Sales at 250-836-4567 for more info.

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YOUR F OUR SEASON PLAYGROUND immaculate greens beckon the most demanding putter.

Last Spike Club’s L Eagle River Golf & Country Club is located on the TransLocated at C Craigellachie, 20 m minutes east of S Sicamous, is the hi historic last spike of th the railroad. The last sp spike linked Canada fro from the Pacific to th the Atlantic ocean an and was hammered mo more than 100 years ago ago. The historic spike iis celebrated l b d as a parkk complete l with i h a picnic i i area and cairn.

Forming the base of the cairn are rocks from each province and territory, as well as one from Craigellachie, Scotland.

Eagle River Golf & Country Club A fully appointed pro shop, clubhouse and licensed lounge await the golfer after a challenging, rated nine-hole course interspersed with naturally occurring water hazards and sand traps. A picturesque golf course, Eagle River Golf & Country

Canada Highway. Call 250-836-4454 or visit www.eaglerivergolf. com.

Hyde Mountain This 18-hole championship course, sculpted against the rising shoreline of Mara Lake, provides a unique golf experience with elevation changes, cliffside golf shots and a spectacular licenced dining experience. On the lake? No problem. The golf course offers a free shuttle service from its dock on Mara Lake to the clubhouse. Hyde Mountain also offers a full-length driving range and a 100,000 square feet putting and chipping green. Hyde Mountain is located at 9851 Old Spallumcheen Road. Call 250836-4653 or visit www.hydemountain.com.

Dragon Boating The Eagle Valley Dragon Boaters Society gives paddling enthusiasts and the curious a chance to try the sport. Visiting paddlers can pay per excursion for the unique boating experience.

No experience is necessary.

For more information, call 250-836-4762.

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Cold Beer &Liquor Store Our beer and liquor store has BC Government store prices with a wide assortment of imported, domestic, micro-brewed and value priced beer; Okanagan Estate, local and imported wines; hard alcohol, Texas Mickeys, coolers, shooters, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and cigars, ice, shirts and other assorted sundries.

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Just off the Trans-Canada Highway at the corner of Gill Avenue and Finlayson Street is this frontier themed 18-hole miniature-golf course.

Open May through September, call 250-836-3140 for more information.

Seniors Activity Centre From carpet bowling to bingo, cards and billiards, the Seniors Activity Centre is a busy place most days of the week. Special events include music, crafts, Wii bowling and lunch by donation.

For information on what’s happening at the centre, call 250-836-2446 or visit www.sicamouseniors.ca.

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SICAMOUS V ACATION H EADQUARTERSS can experience Crazy Labyrinth Creek’s camping, Located on the grounds of the United Church, the circular path of the labyrinth offers a meditative retreat that, for centuries, has been used for prayer by religious groups. The labyrinth is available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. When you’ve traversed through the labyrinth, head over to the United Church’s thrift store. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every last Tuesday of the month, the thrift store has $2 bag day and a silent auction of collectables runs monthly. For more information, call 250-836-4390.

Crazy Creek A couple of kilometres past the Perry River bridge on the way to Revelstoke lies an opportunity to gaze up close as gallons upon gallons of water crash over the rocks at Crazy Creek Waterfalls.

For a small fee, park and make a couple minute hike to view the falls from the suspension bridge.

Now open are the hot pools of Crazy Creek. Welcomed with positive reviews since opening June 2009, guests can enjoy three geo-thermally heated hot pools and one cold plunge pool.

The pools range from 39 to 42 degrees and do not contain any sulphur. Adequate parking is available for large vehicles. Guests

condos and modern shower and change facility. Take some time to appreciate thee crisp mountain air and majestic beauty off the Eagle Pass Valley by relaxing at Crazy Creek’s hot pools. Forr information on the suspension bridge, call ll 250-836-2315 and forr the hot pools and accommodation, 250-836-4097. d i call ll 250 836 4097

Summer Day Camp The Eagle Valley Sports and Leisure Society is open five to seven days a week depending on demand. The day camp entertains kids ages five and up with crafts, games, sports and even karaoke.

Daily, five-day, 10-day and month-long passes are available for both local and visiting children.

For information, call 250-515-1848.

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YOUR F OUR SEASON PLAYGROUND Swimming Eagle River This path may not be suitable for younger visitors or those Lessons inexperienced on a bicycle, but for those wanting to experience the

During the months of July and August, the Eagle Valley Sports and Leisure Society sponsors Red Cross Swim Lessons in most levels, depending on interest. Register at the Eagle Valley Resource Centre or call 250-515-1848.

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During the months of May and June, the Eagle Valley Sports and Leisure Society sponsors Red Cross standard first aid, emergency first aid, CPR and babysitting courses depending on demand. Register at Eagle Valley Community Resource Centre or call 250-515-1848.

Sicamous Beach Park Equipped with playground equipment, a water park and an outdoor beach-volleyball court, the beach is the preferred spot for many in the summer. You can either take Silver Sands Road (turn north off the Trans-Canada Highway east of the bridge) or walk to the end of Finlayson Street.

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12.3 km trail, great views can be found. Visitors are asked to take caution due to the narrow road. Access this route by turning on Sicamous Solsqua Road beside the Anchor Riverfront Motel.

Mara Lake Provincial Park Mara Lake Provincial Park is a day use facility appreciated by picnickers and swimmers. The 5.9 ha property lies along the eastern shores of Mara Lake along Highway 97A and is 12 km south of Sicamous. The water is also a vital salmon habitat.

Malakwa Suspension Bridge Originally built by farmers who wanted a way to connect their farms to the rest of the community in the early 1900s, the bridge was rebuilt in 1940 by the Department of Highways. Drive east of Sicamous on the Trans-Canada Highway and turn onto the service road just past the Malakwa Cafe. From there, follow the road until it meets the railroad tracks and turn left on Summerville Husted Road. Signs will lead the way.

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Camping Cedars Campground Located 12 km east of Sicamous off the Trans-Canada Highway, Cedars Campground offers secluded camping spaces, camping cabins and RV sites. Cedars Campground has 45 RV sites with water, power and many with on-site sani sewers. There are 70 sites for tenters and vehicle campers who don’t require services.

Open May through October, Cedars Campground provides several amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. Laundry, showers, free-wireless internet, a playground, convenience store and indoor pool and hot tub are available for use. This campground is surrounded by a 198-acre nature park, offering hiking and biking trails.

For further information, call 250-836-2265.

Homestead Tent & RV Park This pet-friendly vacation getaway offers 60 sites and hookups along with fire pits, coin showers, two cabins and mosquito control. Amenities include a laundromat, arcade, fruit stand, cafe and heated pool. Group rates are available, making Homestead Tent & RV Park a great place to celebrate family events. The campground is located on the Trans-Canada Highway on the eastern outskirts of Sicamous. Call 250-836-2583.

Kingbaker Creek Resort A summer retreat with beach access, Kingbaker Creek Resort boasts 25 campsites and five cabins. Don’t miss evenings on the beach. Kingbaker Resort is Located on Highway 97A 13 km south of Sicamous. For more information, call 250-838-7015.

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Willow Shores es Resort Offering large campsites, Willow Shores Resort boasts beach access and a marina providing on-site laundry, showers and a playground that demonstrates both the necessities and extras that enhance a holiday. Willow Shores Resort has five rental cabins, two suites and 32 privately-owned recreational sites. It is important to book early as a limited number of owners place their RV sites into the rental pool every year. Willow Shores Resort is located 16 km south of Sicamous along Highway 97A. Call 250-838-6216.

Sicamous KOA Just a few minutes east of Sicamous on the Trans-Canada Highway, the Sicamous KOA offers RV pull-through and back-in sites, one room cabins and washroom and shower facilities. Activities ranging from pancake breakfasts to movie nights are organized throughout the summer. Guests can also travel a hiking trail that leads to beautiful waterfalls.

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Across the highway from Yard Creek Provincial Park, the Eagle Valley Nature Park is a suitable venue for walking or bird watching. Giant cedar trees can be found and the view of the Eagle River is astounding. Located about 13 km east of Sicamous, the hiking logo is visible from the Trans-Canada Highway. Turn on Clifford Road.

Riverfront Nature Park North of Sicamous Beach Park, the nature park offers scenic walking and biking trails along the Eagle River and Shuswap Lake. Large cottonwoods and various birds greet both walkers and bikers.

Yard Creek Provincial Park Near Malakwa, the Yard Creek Provincial Park is a great day trip destination. Plenty of hiking trails and camping facilities exist over the 60 ha of land. Fishing, hiking, swimming and golfing are available. The park is well-known for its

McLean-MacPherson Road can be accessed by turning south at the A&W and leads to an eight km trail full of mountain bluffs, meadows and a forestry lookout tower. The trail offers a view of the Monashee Mountains, Mabel Lake and Shuswap Lake. When the road becomes gravel, a sign will indicate the trail head.

Old Sicamous Road This scenic trail provides walkers and bikers with a relaxing tour around the lake. It can be found by turning north off the Trans-Canada Highway onto Old Sicamous Road by the bridge.

Queest Mountain Without the snow, the mountain provides a beautiful semialpine terrain. The trail can be found by taking the 1800 Forest Service Road for 14 km. A parking lot and trail guide will be on the right. A chalet and fire lookout tower are 12 km past the trail head. Some visitors may decide to stay overnight in the chalet because the hike is rather long.

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SICAMOUS V ACATION H EADQUARTERSS If the walls could talk, allk, Narrows Village you could hear the echo’s o o’s Narrows Village is an adult-only wilderness resort accessible only by water. With 1100 feet of lakeshore frontage and a beautiful waterfall on 26 acres, Narrows Village offers a variety of activities. From village tours and Mongolian dinner parties to dog and pony shows, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

As for accommodation, take your pick of the treehouse, vintage airstream or honeymoon tipi. Boat tours on the Queen of the Narrows, private charters on the Phoebe Ann, canoe rentals and day passes on the private beach are also available. Narrows Village is the perfect setting for romantic getaways, weddings and fun daytime activites. Come and experience the village life. For information, call the office at 250-836-2220, Narrows Village at 250-804-6496, or visit www.narrowsvillage.com.

Sicamous Fungi Festival: The annual Weekend Fungi Festival will be held at the Red Barn Arts Centre Sept. 21-23. The mushroom mania will showcase vendors, exhibitors, live entertainment and beer gardens throughout the weekend. During Friday and Saturday evenings, you can attend films, lectures, slideshows and workshops On Sunday set out on guided walking mushroom tours. For information, call 250-836-2220 or visit www. fungifestival.com.

of Rolf and Sarah Bruhn hn and their children Ted and Alvera who had thee big house built in 1922 with the timbers from the he Bruhn Lumber Company ny dragged up the hillside.

You could feel the moistt steam heat that was pumped to their home from the stately Sicamous ous C.P.R. Hotel and hear the laughter from manyy a party with visiting dignitaries and perhaps hear the shouts from Mrs. Abercrombie as she tried to get out of the bomb shelter in the basement.

Come and gaze at the panoramic view of the Shuswap, chart your course and hear the stories. The Artist’s House Heritage B&B is located at 20 Bruhn Rd. For further information, call your host Victoria Simpson at 250-836-3537.

Artist’s House Heritage B&B There is a rich patina of historical characters in the walls of the Artist’s House Heritage B&B. The Artist’s House is just one more layer to add to the stately Bruhn house built for the honourable politician and lumber baron Rolf Bruhn and his family.

Others to add to the patina of the house are beloved historian and Grade 1 school teacher Mrs. Dorothy Abercrombie and the Mackie brothers Norm and Gordon who lived here as boys in 1948. And the laughter of newspaper woman and artist Joyce Simpson still resonate here.

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YOUR F OUR SEASON PLAYGROUND the end of April, the Sicamous Amateur Drama Club performs a comedic play, organized, written, produced and acted by local TThe Red talent. Performances put on by the Sicamous Amateur Drama Club to bring out great numbers of locals and visitors every year.

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The Red Barn Arts C Centre is owned and op operated by the Eagle Va Valley Arts Council an and is actively used by me member groups. The bu building is 91 years old and has seen many iimprovements iin iits time. i F For the h past ffew years, The Red Barn Arts Centre has been booked almost every night of the week. Any openings during the weekends provide people the opportunity to book the building for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. Five years ago, the Eagle Valley Choir was formed and has been pleasing audiences with their annual Christmas concert including outside musical guests ever since. Other visiting artists use The Red Barn Arts Centre as well. Valdi and Fjellgaard are regular performers every few years. And every year during Arts and Culture Week at

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The Eagle Valley Arts Council and Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club organize this spectacular event that begins during Arts and Culture Week in April and runs until Labour Day. The Art Walk is an event that brings local artists, businesses and residents together. Locally produced art is stationed in local businesses that act as museums, allowing locals and visitors to view marvelous creations in various venues. Participants in the Art Walk are provided with brochures to assist in locating businesses showcasing art. Every year Sicamous businesses partake in the Art Walk to support local artists. For more information call 250-836-4705.

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SICAMOUS V ACATION H EADQUARTERSS Barn Arts Centre every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to paint and participate in various visual art projects. Everyone is encouraged to stop in and bring their own supplies. Every year around July 1 long weekend, the club puts on a fantastic Art Show that has people coming back year after year.

Banner Project Established in 2000, the Banner Project creates a visual community in Sicamous. The painting takes place over six weeks during February and March and people of all ages are encouraged to participate. Every year a theme is chosen, with this year’s them being “Sunand Fun.” The banners have decorated Main Street for the past 12 years. If you wish to be part of this creative project, call 250-836-3044.

Sicamous & District Museum & Historical Society

Sicamous and the surrounding Eagle Valley is rich in history and the museum in Finlayson Park reflects much of this history in an eclectic collection of artifacts and archival material. Years ago, local businessman Allan Bell started collecting various artifacts

with the hope they would, one day, be displayed in a permanent museum in the community.

In 1982, Bell turned the collection over to the Eagle Valley Museum and Heritage Society. This society later amalgamated with the Historical Society to form the Sicamous & District Museum & Historical Society.This year, the museum has moved to the new district hall on Main Street.

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Houseboating isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a pastime for the ultra-rich, many boats hold more than a dozen people and, if the costs are shared, it adds up to just dollars a day. Houseboating has been described by some as a floating tailgate party but keep in mind that drinking responsibly, as on land, is just as important when on a houseboat.

Renting a houseboat is a good way to test drive different brands and types before making a purchase. If you are a responsible adult, you can operate a houseboat!

Houseboats are a great platform for family reunions and other large gatherings. It is also a romantic alternative for an intimate getaway. Several restaurants along the shoreline of Shuswap Lake offer a chance to wine and dine your sweetheart before heading back to the seclusion of your floating love nest.

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Houseboating advice Chart your course: Decide ahead of time what beaches or parks you would like to visit. Beaches can get crowded quickly, especially during peak tourism months.

Command cleanliness: Assigning a special chore to everyone can help keep the houseboat tidy, especially when sand is being tracked inside by beach treading feet.

Provincial Parks: While the provincial government charges boats for usage at provincial parks, the majority of houseboat companies purchase fleet packages so their guests can visit free of charge. Double check with the houseboat company you plan to sail with.

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Shoreline exploring: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t neglect the joys of land as there are many hiking trails abound in the vicinity of Shuswap Lake. Make sure you bring proper footwear and a camera to enjoy the sights.

Sun spotting: Since the beautiful skies will be right over your head, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to tune into the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets that can be experienced on Shuswap Lake.

Buddy System: Practising the buddy system is helpful when swimming, as frequent location changing can be confusing.

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First Aid: Make sure you have a first aid kit and let everyone on the boat know where it is. Many houseboat companies provide this, but double check with the company you plan to rent through.

Communications: Consider purchasing inexpensive walkietalkies. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come in handy when the kids ask to explore the trails.

Education: Educate yourself on harmful plants like poison ivy and make sure everybody knows what not to touch.

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Drink Responsibly: Sunshine and water can increase the effects of alcohol.

Breathing in the Shuswap air and relaxing on the top deck may be as intoxicating as a six-pack and is much safer. Always designate a driver to operate the boat in case of emergency.

Generator Safety: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use the generator while anchored or use it only for short periods of time. Some houseboats can trap generator fumes, causing drowsiness and, in extreme cases, suffocation.

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The Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club holds trail management agreements for these areas and is groomed by the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Grooming Society. The trails to the alpine areas are groomed after 75 sleds have been recorded using the trails.

Other areas used mostly by “locals” exist but trails to these areas are ungroomed and ‘secret’ unless you venture and hang out with the club often.

Variety is the best description for the four areas because there is something for everyone. Blue Lake is the most popular area. It accommodates family riders and those who like to explore the backcountry without really steep terrain.The bunny hill in front of the Blue Lake cabin is perfect for novice and young riders. For those who like to go vertical, a little poking around reveals some great climbing areas to conquer, get stuck or keep snowmobile dealers in the repair business. Blue Lake has a fabulous new cabin to have lunch or warm-up in, located in the wide open riding area. On a foggy day when the mist is thick on Owl Head or Queest, chances are Blue Lake will be clear enough to play in the area around the cabin or do a little

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Queest is the oldest riding area. On a clear day it has one of the most spectacular views in British Columbia. Overall, the terrain is steeper and the area is smaller than Blue Lake, but like Blue Lake, there is something for all skill levels. Around the cabin there is space for trail riding, boon-docking and a little further north and east, some steeper terrain that requires a little more power. The trailhead for Queest is five minutes from downtown Sicamous and the ride to the A-frame cabin is well-worth the journey. Care is required on Queest when the weather is marginal as there are steep cliffs and overhangs in the area.

Owl Head has it all. It is an excellent area for families and a great place for those who like to climb. The large area is ideal for people who enjoy exploring. You can even visit the neighbours to the south at Hunter’s Range or find your way to the north to Blue Lake. The area has a large lake for those who enjoy speed and one of the highest peaks in the North Okanagan, the Mara Mountain Lookout. The peak is easy to reach and the view - well come and have a look. The log cabin at Owl Head is a work of art and well worth the ride up.

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