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Executive Director’s Report
Your Community Drugstore ® OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 250-395-2921 • Cariboo Mall, Hwy 97, 100 Mile House
Shelly Morton
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250-395-1912
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Kevin Birch
Amanda Usher
SERVING THE CARIBOO SINCE 1978.
You have our commitment: Serving 100 Mile House with dignity, respect and compassion. We are dedicated to our community members, family members and friends, always offering the highest level of professional service and guidance.
Dr. Andrew Hatch
Shane Gunn, Meg Kennedy-Gunn, Danielle De La Mare & Karen E. Soldan
Ph: 250-395-3243
225 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House, BC
www.100milefuneralservice.com Family owned and operated.
a growing appreciation for the people, businesses, and organizations that are passionate about our community and value the South Cariboo as a wonderful place to live, work and play. Our members are very diverse representing arts and culture, large and small businesses, home based businesses, health and wellness, education and many more. Stop in at the chamber office for our open house Wednesday February 18th between 10:00am and 1:00pm for refreshments.
successful thanks to the great people and their support in this community. In April 2015 we begin construction of a brand new store to replace our current one. We have footprints all over the interior of BC, and are proudly family owned and operated by Andre Blanleil. Andre’s started in 1977 as a TV and microwave repair shop. It has developed, over 23 years, strongly into a TELUS authorized Dealer, supplier of major electronics, appliances, custom home, installations, and car
audio retail chain. We also have the buying power to compete with all of the big box retailers to bring our customers the best prices locally. No need to shop out of town as we do the shopping for you online. Our website automatically scans the big box retailers prices then updates our website daily with the best pricing. We enjoy giving back to our community however we can by hosting fundraisers, charity events, giving donations, and volunteering around our community.
DR. ANDREW HATCH, CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Andrew Hatch joined Integrated Elements Wellness Clinic In November of 2014, as the second Chiropractor in the clinic and as the only chiropractor who lives in 100 Mile House. The clinic provides chiropractic and acupuncture services with the goal of relieving pain and promoting health. Dr. Hatch’s connection to the Cariboo began 9 years ago when he married his wife who grew up in the area and when an opportunity
to move to the beautiful Cariboo became available, he jumped at the chance. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor’s in Neuroscience the couple moved to Portland Oregon to pursue his Chiropractic education at the University of Western States from which he graduated in 2012. Dr. Hatch is currently completing a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. As well as traditional chiropractic treatments Dr. Hatch also spent additional time with sports
medicine and athletic therapy training, and enjoys providing injury prevention tips and exercises for athletes and individuals who want to avoid injuring themselves at work and play. Dr. Hatch has worked with several companies to provide injury prevention and health promotion services for their employees, and he looks forward to providing similar services in the area for companies who wish to take an active role in ensuring their employees are happy and healthy.
SPROTT SHAW COLLEGE I am the Campus Manager for Sprott Shaw College Satellite Campus in 100 Mile House. I have been an Instructor since 1999. I have primarily instructed business, accounting and computer software for various public and private colleges. I am currently taking my BA in Adult Education at the University of the Fraser Valley. I am passionate about education. I moved to the Cariboo in 2006 and worked in literacy for six years. My
six years working in literacy made me aware that there was a need for more educational options in the community. In the fall of 2013 we opened a small satellite campus in 100 Mile House.. All locations feature small class sizes, qualified instructors, hands-on training and a friendly, appropriate learning environment for adults of all ages. To date we have offered a Health Care Assistant course as well as a Business Administration course.
We plan to continue offering both of these courses in future and hope to add others soon. We are presently gauging interest in Early Childhood Education, Social Services Worker and Licensed Practical Nursing. In all cases, the College’s goal is to help students to obtain employment at the conclusion of their studies. Visit the website at www.sprottshaw.com and to contact me call 778-4821262 or Diana.badke@sprottshaw. com
ONE ANOTHER. A COFFEE HOUSE One Another. A Coffee House is a local food eatery that opened July 1, 2013. We support our community and our community supports us. We shop as local as much as possible. We have a full espresso bar comparable to any big name franchise. We serve locally roasted coffee, fresh baked goods, some gluten free and some organics,
home made soups daily, sandwiches, paninis and wraps. We carry a large selection of loose leaf teas as well as smoothies and frappucinos. We have had such events as local musicians, a tea leaf reader, book club and a movie night. Our warm friendly atmosphere is complimented by our fun and knowledgeable staff. Located at the Cariboo Mall without
actually being in the mall, we offer great parking, accessible and visible from the highway. We are the first local food eatery after leaving Hope heading north and the last one before Hope heading south. We also carry some very unique locally crafted gift ideas and more. We believe in our community and try to help as often as we can.
My name is Amanda Usher. I grew up in 100 Mile House with my grandpa Bill Usher. He owned Jubil Trucking back in the day. I’ve been with Andres for eleven years and a manager in this area for the past three years. I’m currently a director on the board for the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce and a proud member. I also currently volunteer for South Cariboo Search & Rescue. Since opening in 100 Mile House in 2012, the business has been very
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1978
100 MILE REALTY
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Helping You Is What We Do!
HOW YOU FIND A GREAT REAL ESTATE AGENT!!! 96 Hwy. 97 (Between Tim Hortons & Red Coach Inn)
Tel: 250-395-3424
interest at heart. It is shown with the many donations and support that is given to non - profit organizations. Non – profit organizations are a large part of what makes the South Cariboo a great place to live. The volunteers bring to the South Cariboo programs, support and exciting fun activities that are attractive in our area. By shopping locally you support everything that is going on in our community. Going into my fourth month of working at the chamber office I have
Business Profiles
kevinbirch@shaw.ca 250-706-8111
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. www.bbtreetopping.com
Our 21st annual Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year Awards night will be April 11th at the 100 Mile House Community Hall. Voting and nominations are open to the public and to ANY business in the South Cariboo. It is important for businesses and organizations to know that they are thought highly of, to know that their efforts to provide the South Cariboo with their best services and products, is notice. Our local businesses and organizations have the South Cariboo’s best
Director Profile
The Cariboo’s TrusTed MorTgage broker
Unit #4 215 Fourth street
Chamber O Thursday, February 19, 2015 100 Mile Free Press
www.100milefreepress.net
1-800-663-8426
Diana Badke
Keith Jackson