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Mayor confident Josie Osborne will deliver on promises
Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor is urging Minister of Health Josie Osborne to get to the bottom of a shortage of mental and physical health care in the city.
Rathor and Osborne met over dinner on Tuesday, July 22, during the minister’s tour of B.C.’s Interior region and discussed the mayor’s demands from the Ministry of Health.
“I am very happy and delighted with the meeting I had with the minister,” Rathor said in an interview with the Tribune. “I will be more delighted when she delivers.”
And deliver she will, Rathor said with confidence.
“There’s no reason not to believe her,” he said, referencing Osborne’s history in municipal politics and his belief that it allows the minister to understand the lake city’s challenges.
The mayor said Osborne promised to work on his demands, which included more detox and treatment centres in the area to help address the drug crisis. His priorities for the minister also included addressing the health care shortage by increasing opportunities for and access to training, by streamlining the transfer of out-of-province credentials and by introducing more financial incentives to encourage healthcare professionals to work in rural B.C. Rathor said he requested that his demands be addressed as soon as
possible. Whether that’s tomorrow or down the road, he isn’t sure, but he trusts it will get done.
Osborne’s visit to B.C.’s Interior began in Kamloops and ended in Kamloops, with stops in Vernon, Cache Creek and 100 Mile House along the way. During her visit to Williams Lake, she toured the new Urgent and Primary Care Centre, the All Nations Healing House and the multi-million-dollar addition to the
Cariboo Memorial Hospital, which is currently under construction.
“They’re really doing a phenomenal job,” Osborne said about the additions to the hospital. “It’s just really good to see that that’s the kind of state-of-the-art facility we can build… people in rural communities really deserve it.”
Mayor Rathor raised concerns about being able to staff the hospital’s new addition, and Osborne assured
the closure of Kelowna’s pediatric unit lasting eight weeks. Amid the pediatric unit closure, Interior Health (IH) announced its Chief Administrative Officer, Susan Brown, would be stepping down.
At the time, Kelowna-Mission MLA Gavin Dew, an outspoken critic of both IH and Minister Osborne, said Brown’s resignation is “an overdue step in the right direction.”
him that healthcare professionals have shown much interest in the potential to work in a new, upgraded hospital versus older hospitals elsewhere.
Among those interested, he said, are ‘our very own’ UBC students near graduation who won’t need further licensing and will be able to start working as soon as they can. Osborne also told the Tribune that a medical school will open in Surrey next year with a focus on family medicine.
“Ninety per cent of students who do medical school in B.C. stay in B.C.,” she said, optimistic that this will help deliver and retain healthcare workers in the province.
The shortage of healthcare workers has led to repeated closures in hospitals across the Interior region, with
Kamloops hospital maternity services
Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops has announced possible changes to maternity care for the rest of the summer beginning July 26.
“Due to potential gaps in maternity department physician scheduling, Interior Health is advising expectant parents and families of potential changes to maternity services at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) over the summer,”noted Interior Health in a public service announcement on July 24.
Anyone in labour is advised to go to RIH to be assessed and emergency care for people in imminent labour or experiencing urgent complications will be available at RIH.
“Expectant parents without a regular primary care or maternal care provider will be assessed at RIH and may be transported to alternate hospitals to deliver their babies if they require specialized care or their care history is unknown. If out-of-community care is required, families will be informed and transportation and accommodation supports will be provided if needed.”
BC Conservative Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar said the announcement comes a week after pregnant women in Prince George were told they would be diverted to Kamloops due to reduced obstetric services throughout August.
“Now, with a potential service interruption in Kamloops, expectant mothers are left with
even fewer options for care and support across northern and Interior B.C.,” Milobar said in a news release.
He also pointed to the Kelowna General Hospital with its pediatric unit having been closed for six weeks.
“They also follow the Official Opposition’s revelation that 141,961 British Columbians left emergency rooms in 2024–2025 without ever being seen,” he said.
Individuals with a maternal care provider will continue to receive care through their provider
and will deliver at RIH, in most cases.
Interior Health noted it recognizes the significant impact any change in maternity services can have on expectant individuals and families.
“Our top priority is to provide high quality and safe care to patients and newborns.”
For information and assistance, patients may call 250-314-2635 to speak with RIH Labour and Delivery.
This article has been updated with comment from B.C. Conservative MLA for Kamloops Centre Peter Milobar
Then on July 26, Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops announced possible changes to maternity care that would last the rest of the summer, a move that came a week after pregnant women in Prince George were told they would be diverted to Kamloops due to reduced obstetric services throughout August.
In April, IH told the Tribune it was expanding access to withdrawal management services and that people in the Interior region would be able to call the Access Central Line by this summer. At this time, the ministry said it is in the first of three phases towards expanding Access Central. When clients reach out to withdrawal management service providers, they are transferred to the IH Access Central team to received centralized screening, assessments, triaging, bed-matching and personalized substance use care planning. Phase 2 will be launched in the fall for internal referrals.
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Mayor Surinderpal Rathor and Minister of Health Josie Osborne met on July 22 to discuss issues needing to be addressed in Williams Lake.
Minister Josie Osborne visited the Cariboo Memorial Complex in Williams Lake during her tour of the B.C. Interior region in July.
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Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C. (Interior Health Authority photo)
Driver could have died in MVI if going at highway speed: RCMP
A motor vehicle incident in Williams Lake, involving the ‘rear-ending’ of a vehicle, is demonstrating the importance of wearing a seatbelt in moving vehicles, and of driving sober.
“The allegedly impaired driver did not see the police lights, did not react to avoid the hugely obvious truck in front of him, and would have died at highway speed,” said Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol.
McLaughlin said on Sunday, July 20, a BC Highway Patrol officer on Mackenzie Avenue South spotted two vehicles whose drivers were not wearing their seatbelts. The officer turned around to pull over the drivers when the second car, a Toyota Camry, collided into the rear of the first car, a Ford F250.
The driver of the Camry was checked first.
“His head was bleeding liberally after smashing his own windshield,” said Cpl. McLaughlin. “The driver blew two ‘fail’ readings on an Approved Screening Device. Those readings were evidence that he was impaired by alcohol.”
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• A ticket for failing to wear a seatbelt, section 220(4) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), for a fine of $167;
• A ticket for drive without due care and attention, section 144(1) (b) of the BC MVA ($368).
A 19-year-old Big Creek woman who was driving the Ford F250 received a ticket for failing to wear a seatbelt. An RCMP release about the incident said she had minor to no injuries as she had fastened her seatbelt by the time the collision happened.
“This relatively low-speed collision, captured by police video, shows the importance of seatbelt safety and driving sober,” said Cpl. McLaughlin. “The sober and belted driver walked away.”
Wearing a seatbelt in a moving vehicle became the law in 1977. According to ICBC, a person not wearing a seatbelt in a crash at 55 km/hour will experience the same effect as falling from a three-storey building. Passengers in the backseat of a car are also just as vulnerable as those in the front seats when not wearing seatbelts.
Severity of crime trended down in 2024 for Williams Lake
The volume and severity of crimes reported by police in Williams Lake was lower in 2024 compared to 2023.
“Everything is down,” said Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor about the city’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) results for 2024, published on Tuesday, July 22 by Statistics Canada. “I’m concerned, don’t take me wrong, but I think what the local leadership is working on is working,” he said, adding that it was his job as mayor to protect and provide safety to the city.
In 2024, crime severity in the municipality of Williams Lake decreased by 23 per cent from the year prior and rural Williams Lake saw a nine per cent decrease. The violent crime severity index in the municipality was reduced by 26 per cent and non violent by 22 per cent. Over 10 years, the index saw only a 0.4 per cent overall CSI reduction for the municipality, but an 11 per cent reduction for rural Williams Lake.
Nevertheless, it’s a big change for the city in B.C.’s Interior which saw an increase in the severity of police reported crimes in 2023.
“It’s good to see these numbers down,”Rathor said. “Credit goes not only to RCMP but to all the community, everybody is doing their part.”
The mayor emphasized the importance of collaboration when working on building a safe community, not only among the leaders and authorities but with each and every individual who reports crime or unusual behaviour to the police.
“And that’s what I expect, I expect nothing less than that,” Rathor said.
“Community safety cannot rest solely on the shoulders of police alone,” said Williams Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. Brad McKinnon in a statement to the Tribune. “A multi-pronged, preventative approach is needed in our efforts to continue reducing crime and improve com-
munity sense of safety in our city.”
McKinnon said the CSI results indicate that crime is down in Williams Lake and reflect what the local police detachment has been seeing daily.
“The Williams Lake detachment’s top priority has been to reduce crime,” McKinnon said, which is being accomplished by focusing resources on locations identified as concerns. He said officers have been collaborating with multiple agencies “to intervene and support people before their situations become acute,”and police visibility has been increased on the streets, in parks and in known problem areas. McKinnon also said RCMP have been proactive in taking an analytical approach to preventing crime and targeting repeat and violent offenders.
“Many crimes are crimes of opportunity and are preventable,” McKinnon added. “So we remind people that property crime can be reduced by locking our doors, our vehicles and securing our bicycles.”
In the last decade, 2020 and 2023 yielded the highest results on the index for the municipality of Williams Lake, while 2019 and 2021 were higher for rural Williams Lake. The lakecity also ranked ninth among B.C. jurisdictions with the highest CSIs, calculated by adjusting the
crime rate based on the severity of the crime. However, the index does not account for specific demographics and can be misinterpreted without considering the context of an area. Significant statistical anomalies can occur for municipalities with small population bases, particularly if they are a hub for their region.
A single prolific offender, or a small number of particularly violent crimes such as murder or aggravated assault can result in significant swings as crimes are weighted by severity to calculate the index.
In June, additional resources were sent to Williams Lake to help address disturbances in the city’s downtown as the question of declaring a state of local emergency was floated.
“I’m concerned for the overall well-being of our citizens…it’s my job as a mayor to protect and to provide the safety and look after the safety of our citizens, as a mayor and council it’s our job,” Rathor said.
Across the country, the rate of police-reported crime was down in 2024. In B.C., the crime rate decreased by seven per cent from 2023 to 2024 and the CSI decreased by 11 per cent. Over the past 10 years, B.C.’s crime rate was down eight per cent, but the severity index is up by three. With files from Mark Page and Thom Barker.
A 28-year-old Williams Lake man driving the Toyota Camry was issued:
A Notice of Driving Prohibition;
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A driver could have died if moving at highway speed when he collided in the back of a vehicle and hit his head against his windshield while allegedly driving under the influence and without a seatbelt. (RCMP photo)
Williams Lake RCMP detachment. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
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Tsilhqot’in youth speak at UN session on rights of Indigenous peoples
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Two Tsilhqot’in youth ambassadors were in Geneva, Switzerland last week to represent their nation at the international level.
Sierra William and Dakota Diablo attended the United Nations’ 18th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP).
“I can’t even describe how amazing it was to be there,” said William. At 22 years old, William already attended the UN twice before.
William graduated last year with a Human Rights Diploma from Thompson Rivers University and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work. She also aims to get her law degree.
“The purpose of my work for me is…so we can lessen the number of Indigenous youth in the child welfare system,” William said.
Her first experience at the UN was last April when she attended the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (PFII) which she again attended this year along with Diablo. The two are part of the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s (TNG) International Youth Ambassador Program, launched in April of 2024 to empower Tsilhqot’in youth to understand and apply the human rights of Indigenous peoples.
Through the program William and her peers were given training to prepare for PFII.
“It gives us a rundown of what’s happening in the United Nations, prepares us to write speeches…and how to make connections with people,” William said about the training.
As for EMRIP, held this year from July 14-18 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, William and Diablo arrived a few days ahead of time to attend training on site.
EMRIP is an annual five-day session which encourages dialogue and brings forth recommendations for the UN’s seven independent experts on the rights of Indigenous peoples. The experts are appointed by the Human Rights Council to help countries achieve the goals of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Attended by Indigenous peoples, organizations and civil societies from across the world, there are many voices looking to contribute to the conversation. Diablo and William wrote speeches of their own and registered to speak, though they were unable to get their name on the list.
William was aiming to talk about the importance of language revitalization, and how it ties into the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. She highlighted her own nation’s efforts on that front, including the community radio station which broadcasts in the Tsilhqot’in language.
Nits’il îin Francis Laceese with youth ambassadors Sierra William and Dakota Diablo attended the United Nations’ 18th session for the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. (Submitted photo)
“I say it’s important to me because I’m the first generation not to go to residential school,”William said, explaining how residential schools stripped many First Nations peoples in Canada from their culture, songs and language. “They (her family) kept our language alive, our culture alive, and they’re the reasons why I want to continue this work, to keep our language alive.”
William added that she aspires to be a fluent speaker of the Tsilhqot’in language.
The youth ambassadors may not have had the chance to read their own speeches at the UN, but they were able to speak on behalf of Nits’ilîin (Chief) of the community of Tl’esqox Francis Laceese, vice chief of the TNG.
“He made sure that me and Dakota were able to speak on the floor,” William said. She addressed everyone gathered at the mechanism twice, first about how Canada’s Human Rights Commission falls short in meeting the principles of UNDRIP. She later spoke about enhancing the direct participation and involvement of Indigenous peoples at the UN.
Both William and Diablo were also invited to provide an opening song at a side event on Tuesday, July 15.
William said it was amazing to see some of her greatest idols in the field and their passion for what they do.
William said she will definitely be continuing this type of work, which she was inspired to pursue by her parents who work in social work and leadership roles.
When William isn’t busy representing her nation’s youth or working on her degree, she makes traditional clothing such as ribbon skirts and regalia through her business Chi?ela Designs.
Williams Lake RCMP arrest drug trafficking suspect
Williams Lake RCMP arrested a man following a traffic stop which led to the discovery of drugs appearing to be packaged in a manner common to drug trafficking.
Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative driver was showing signs of impairment. RCMP said the man was detained for operating a vehicle while impaired and a subsequent search of the vehicle located 17.4 grams of suspected cannabis, 78.5 grams of suspected cocaine and crack, 80.3 grams of suspected fentanyl and 12.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
“The proactive vehicle stop shows the dedication to drug enforcement done by the detachment and the removal of drugs headed for our streets,” said Staff Sergeant Brad McKinnon in a July 28 RCMP news release
The release said it was reported to police on Thursday, July 4 that a man was exhibiting suspicious behaviour in a parking lot on First Avenue North.
“The man was said to be in a vehicle and appeared to be ‘checking out’ vehicles in the parking lot and then returning to sit in his vehicle,” reads the release.
Police arrived as the vehicle was leaving, conducted a traffic stop and found the
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One day last week we had a really blue sky. It had been awhile since we’d had one. Instead of blue, sometimes they were kind of a pale yellow. Other times there was a bit of blue playing peek-a-boo with fluffy white clouds that turned into various shades of grey before spitting a few rain drops.
Cariboo skies are supposed to be blue in summertime. July is supposed to be summertime. Where were the blue skies? There’s been a few more these last few days. I hope they’re getting ready for August.
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Getting as many candidates as possible to run in an electoral riding with the sole purpose of screwing things up is, I believe, the latest form of protest.
A group called The Longest Ballot Committee is using the tactic, hoping to pressure the government to improve our voting system. There are over 200 candidates on the ballot for the Alberta byelection that Pierre Poilievre wants to win so he can return to the House of Commons.
Having lost his seat in the general election, Mr. Poilievre hopes to bounce back in the byelection so he can be the Conservative Party Leader. I’m not a Poilievre fan, he’s too negative for me, but you have to give him full marks for not giving up. The other party with leadership issues is the NDP. They are looking for a new leader. That person will have plenty to do given the party’s election losses.
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My calendar says Monday, Aug. 4, is a Civic Holiday. I checked on my computer and found it is also BC Day. National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Single Working Women’s Day, Terry Fox Run Day, Assistance Dog Day, Pie Appreciation Day, Wine Enjoyment Day, Raisin Bread Day, and dozens of other days. Take your pick.
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Kyra Grinder, 6, enjoys competing in the stick horse barrel race for 5-to-11 year-olds during the Esk’et A.C.E. Rodeo on Saturday, July 26, 2025. (Andie Mollins/Local Journalism Initiative Reporter)
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67th Annual 4-H Show and Sale
While some people will be leaving town to go camping or visiting on the August long weekend, many others will be arriving in Williams Lake for the 67th Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale.
More than 150 youth will be bringing their projects to the Williams Lake Stockyards, eager to share them with the public, their peers and the 4-H judges.
The knowledge, professionalism and commitment of the 4-H members is admirable. Every year they demonstrate confidence and a sense of pride in what they have accomplished.
Clubs participating include Big Lake, Canim Lake, Highland, Horsefly, Lone Butte, Rose Lake/Miocene, San Jose, Springhouse and Williams Lake First Nation.
Equally astounding is the community support shown during the Monday evening sale when thousands of dollars are pledged.
We at the Tribune congratulate every single one of the participants this year and are
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excited to share your own write-ups in this week’s paper. It’s always fun to read them and see the photographs. They are also a reminder that many of you have grown up in the 4-H program as we observe you going from Cloverbud to being a senior member, then announcing you’ve graduated from secondary school.
I can still remember the first time I was sent to cover the Show and Sale for the Tribune and to meet some of the 4-H members in the days before that.
I was impressed and have always been. As always, the public is welcome to visit as the days of unfold.
On Monday, August 4, the Parade of Champions gets underway at 4:30 p.m. followed by the opening ceremony at 5 p.m. and the sale at 5:30 p.m.
We hope everyone enjoys this year’s Show and Sale. It’s a testimony you’ve kept it going this long.
Monica Lamb-Yorski
In the wide-ranging riding of Cariboo-Chilcotin, it feels like I am travelling to a new community every day in the summer season! Our riding is larger than the country of Switzerland, after all. But I have absolutely zero complaints – this is the most beautiful region of our province. And as a committed member of the Legislature, I do my utmost to visit and serve all corners of this riding – from Ulkatcho and Anahim Lake in the west to Cherry Creek in the east.
I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the 108 Heritage Site on its incredible 50th anniversary celebration. What a fantastic event filled with entertainment, presentations, food, dancing, and vendors! I’m grateful for the dedicated volunteers and board members who make the 108 Heritage Site such a special place. I wish the Historical Society success with their restoration of the “Watson Barn.” As many of you know, the boundaries of our riding changed after the 2024 election. Some areas expanded significantly, and the Cariboo-Chilcotin electoral district now stretches all the way to Cherry Creek near Kamloops. In the past, we’ve operated two constituency offices – one in Williams Lake and one in 100 Mile House – just as former MLA Donna Barnett did. However, due to the riding’s growth, I felt it was necessary to open a third office in Ashcroft.
The southern part of our riding now includes Clinton, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Tobiano, Savona, Walhachin, and Cherry Creek. Each of these communities deserves accessible and responsive representation from their MLA.
Our new Ashcroft office will be open Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To make this possible, we’ve adjusted our other office hours: Williams Lake will now be open Tuesday through Friday, and 100 Mile House will operate Tuesday through Thursday.
I am so fortunate to have dedicated staff ready to assist you with provincial matters. In Williams Lake I have Kristen Weir; 100 Mile House is served by Beverly Marks; and I am assisted by Victoria Astren in Ashcroft. We will all do our very best to support your needs.
It is always an honour to connect with residents throughout the riding, and I remain fully committed to serving the people of Cariboo-Chilcotin to the best of my ability!
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Long ballot is political theatre, but not a joke
On Aug. 18, when voters in the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot go to the polls in a federal byelection, the ballot will be quite lengthy.
At present, there are candidates from nine political parties, as well as a huge list of independent candidates, thanks to the efforts of the Longest Ballot Committee.
There are at least 199 independent candidates registered.
To put this number into perspective, there are almost twice as many names on this ballot as in Canada’s Senate, which has 105 members.
There are almost enough names at present to fill the rosters of eight National Hockey League teams, which limit a team to no more than 23 players in total.
A Toronto subway car, with a capacity of up to 180 people, could not accommodate all the 209 people registered for this election.
Previously, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s riding of Nepean—Carleton in Ontario, the Longest Ballot Committee fielded 91 candidates. This time, as Poilievre seeks to win a seat in a byelection, the number of independent candidates is much greater.
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And at times, the party with the greatest voter support is not the party to form government. In the elections of 2019 and 2021, the Liberals won the most seats, but the Conservatives had the most votes.
The reason for this difference is that while the Conservatives had extremely strong support in many ridings, especially in Alberta, the Liberals had a broader base of support overall.
In 2025, the Bloc Quebecois and the New Democratic Party both had 6.29 per cent of the popular vote, but the Bloc won 22 seats while the New Democrats finished with seven. The Bloc received 6.4 per cent of the seats in Parliament, while the New Democrats finished with two per cent of the seats.
The Green Party of Canada, with 2.33 per cent of the popular vote, won just one seat, or less than one-third of one per cent of the seats in the house.
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A lengthy ballot is a form of political theatre. People notice, and they talk about this initiative.
The effort to create such a long ballot may appear absurd, but the reason behind it is no joke. The committee, which has its roots in the satirical Rhinoceros Party, is working to make a serious point.
Organizers say they are protesting the first-past-the-post voting system in Canada, where the candidate receiving the most votes in a riding is the one elected.
The committee is also says there is a conflict of interest when politicians are in charge of election rules.
Canada has a strong record internationally for the integrity of its elections. The voting process and the counting process are fair.
But there are complaints about the first-past-the-post system, used to determine the outcome of Canadian elections.
In some ridings, a candidate is elected by a slim margin, which means the majority of voters did not support
Whatever one thinks of Canada’s first-pastthe-post system, and whatever one thinks of the method used by the Longest Ballot Committee to raise awareness of this issue, the stated goal is a serious matter.
The efforts are also getting a lot of criticism.
Poilievre has criticized the multitude of independent candidates as confusing to voters and undermining democracy.
Libertarian candidate Michael Harris has referred to the effort as a mockery of the democratic process.
Other candidates in this byelection have also criticized the Longest Ballot Committee’s efforts, for similar reasons.
The attention generated by the many names on the ballot in the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection may result in an examination of how candidate nominations are handled in the future.
Whether such an examination will result in the changes sought by the Longest Ballot Committee remains to be seen.
John Arendt is the editor of the Summerland Review.
Let’s
spend our dollars on medically supported mental health institutions
Editor:
Melanie Funk makes many good points in her story, but I will only focus on a couple. Firstly, it is heartbreaking for a parent who seeks help for their son or daughter to have the system fail for them especially when it comes to mental health wellness. And then to have local societal members double down in public naming your son as “prolific offender” which carries a very specific and dehumanizing description.
Political representatives should not call out individuals and then create public scapegoats or worse, a societal pariah. Although we have made strides in recognizing mental illness, we are a long way from properly providing treatment.
What happened at the Kamloops mental health facility, where they can afford to send a patient by cab to Williams Lake within 24 hours? That does not sound like compassion to me.
The cost of proper mental health treatment is far less than when we neglect to provide medical mental health treatment and an individual falls into deeper behaviours that then cross into the criminal system. It has been proven that jail further entrenches individuals into hardened criminals often losing the ability to treat the origins of the mental health issues.
Let’s spend our dollars on a medically supported mental health institution vs jails which are far more costly financially and detrimental to
mental health.
It is true that we have specific criminal, homelessness and addiction issues occurring in every town and city and there is frustration by everyone, especially when repeat offenders continue to be freed. Something needs to be done with the court system and proper mental health facilities. And there is not one in Williams Lake.
We have not progressed as much as we should have in the treatment of mental health illness since we closed all treatment facilities in the 1970s and dumped people on their own. Look at the chaos in the Single Room Occupancy (SROs) in Vancouver? Let’s do better!
Susan O’Sullivan Williams Lake
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Rich n Beka share their talents during Performances in the Park on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Representing the Tsilhqot’in Nation, the Hip Hop duo left the audience wanting more. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
Atwo-vehiclecollisionnearthe108HeritageSite has left two motorists dead.
The crash took place on Monday, July 28, in the evening on Highway 97 between Cariboo Drive and Spring Lake Road. Members of the 100 Mile HouseRCMP,108MileVolunteerFireDepartment and BC Emergency Health Services attended the scene,withBCAirAmbulancealsobeingcalledin.
Sgt. Brian Lamb said that on arrival, RCMP and emergency service personnel found a vehicle onitsroof inthenorthboundlane.Thesinglelone occupantof thevehiclewasconsciousandextracted with serious injuries. Lamb said they were subsequently taken via air ambulance to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
“Two occupants in the other vehicle, which was locatedontheroadway,werealsotrapped,”Lamb said. “An adult female passenger was pronounced deceased and life-saving efforts were conducted on the adult male driver, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene.”
Lamb said the BC Coroners Service was called to the scene and the next of kin of the deceased were notified. Highway 97 was closed for several hourswhilethescenewasinvestigatedandcleared.
At this time, Lamb said the investigation into the causal factors of this incident is ongoing. He requests that anyone who has any information on what happened or who has dash cam footage of the collision call the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456.
Relocating to Bella Coola has been a good move for Acting RCMP Sgt. J.R. Gohn.
“It’s beautiful down here,” Gohn told the Coast Mountain News Wednesday, July 23, adding he has been there since May of this year.
“The community as a whole - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous - is fantastic. There are very, very welcoming people here.”
Originally from Vancouver Island, Gohn is Indigenous and a member of the Cowichan Tribes, and finds the Bella Coola Valley feels more like home.
“I know we’re a bit inland, but it’s got that coastal feel.”
Before Bella Coola, he was stationed in Vanderhoof, B.C. for about six years as operations NCO and prior to that was in Takla Landing, three hours north of Fort St. James.
“I had a blast there,”he said of Takla Landing. “It was an isolated post and I extended it for year.”
Gohn loves the outdoors and fishing so being able to get out fishing on his days off has been a bonus.
“People here stop and talk and are eager to share whatever, even fishing knowledge,” he said, chuckling. “ A lot of people don’t.”
His new job also affords him more time to be with his wife and their son who will be three-years-old in August.
“We’re having a good time,” he said. “I’m an outdoorsy
guy so we tend to spend a lot of time outdoors. I know the RCMP call this an isolated post but with the amenities and everything here, it doesn’t feel isolated to me.”
Prior to becoming a police officer in 2011, he was always interested in police work.
“I’m very team-oriented and interested in working as a team with a common goal,” he explained.
In his past he played football and when his football career was done he decided to go into policing.
“I’ve loved it ever since,” he said of being an officer.
Presently there are three officers at the Bella Coola detachment. A fourth one is moving from Nanaimo in mid-August and another one will be arriving in September, which will mean the detachment will be fully staffed.
“There are great members here,” Gohn said. “And, this is probably the most beautiful post I’ve ever been in.”
Youth gain skills at TRU welding camp
Lamb-Yorski
Cariboo youth experienced welding first-hand during a four-day camp held at Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake campus July 21 to 24.
Funded by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CBW) and BC Energy Regulator, the camp - titled Arx and Sparx - had 15 students led by Tyler Baba, welding instructor at TRU Williams Lake with help from three of his students who finished their foundations program the week before.
“It was great working with all of your kids,” Baba told parents during a barbecue on the last day.
Pointing to rocket stoves sitting on the shop floor that the students made, Baba said “they did an amazing job as you can see by the pieces they put together.”
Baba said his Foundations student helped with safety and tutoring for the camp and the camp participants did everything from scratch.
“They pretty well did all their own cuts, all their own grinding. They did it pretty well as much on their own as possible and did a great job.”
Lena Sheppard from Williams Lake was one of the helpers who completed her Level 1 and 2 Foundation program about two months early and graduated from high school this year.
“It was different to be on the other side,” she said of helping with the camp, which she enroled in two years ago.
“It was a good change of
Students in the Cariboo-Chilcotin receive certificates from a four-day welding camp at Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake Campus on July 24, 2025. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams
perspective and a good learning experience.”
She has been working at Lakecity Ford but will soon be doing a three-month internship at Gibraltar Mine.
Dwayne Geiger, partnership trades coordinator in TRU’s school of trades and technology, coordinated the program. He thanked the parents during the barbecue.
“The kids were fantastic, we had no issues at all, so thank you for being great parents and supporting your kids and coming today,” Geiger said.
“These types of programs are good. Sometimes they resonate with the kids and they go into a trades program, but
sometimes it doesn’t and that’s OK.”
Several of the students shared a bit about their experience including Chael Williams who will be going into Grade 10 and lives in Anahim Lake, 319 km west of Williams Lake.
“I liked it,” he said of the camp, adding it was the first time he ever used welding equipment.
Breanna Humm-Telfer, a Williams Lake student going into Grade 9, also enjoyed herself.
“It was really fun to learn great skills and meet some great people. I had not really done anything with machinery before,” said Breanna.
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Olivia Manseau, who is going into Grade 11 and is from Williams Lake, said she had fun as well.
Grade 8 student Kisho Baba said he had not worked with welding equipment prior to the camp.
He liked the camp and said he learned there are a lot of things you can do with welding.
Cavyn Freeman from Bridge Lake said welding was not new to him but he had fun making his rocket stove.
“I also got to learn how to make roses for my stove,” he said, smiling.
Emma Priestner, a technical education specialist for Western Canada with the CBW travelled from Lethbridge, Alta. to attend the program on Wednesday and Thursday to interact with the students.
“Our welding foundation strives to create opportunities for youth to learn about welding,” Priestner said, adding CBW is happy to partner with TRU and loves to help bring the camps to the community.
“Using a torch and some new tools and learning new tricks on a welder and grinder were fun,” she said, explaining she had already done some welding in high school.
Kate Hewitt, British Columbia Energy Regulator’s Director of First Nations Relations said the program is more than just welding lesson.
“It also teaches students the value of hard work, perseverance, and commitment,” Hewitt noted in an emailed response. “The program encourages students to think ahead and plan for their future, while also giving them the necessary skills to excel in the industry. We’re proud to support the Mind over Metal camp and hope these students continue to build upon their success and use the skills they have learned to make a lasting impact in the industry.”
Geiger encouraged any of the students who are interested in applying to do the ACE IT program - the technical training component of industry training programs for high school students - to do so sooner than later.
“I’m already working on 2027, 2028 in different districts,” Geiger said.
“Thanks for being amazing participants,” she told the students.
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Cariboo woman on road to recovery from winter crash
Monica Lamb-Yorski
Eight months after surviving a rollover east of Williams Lake, Christine Fernandez said she is grateful to be alive.
“My sister, who is a doctor, said that there is no medical reason why I should have survived,” she told the Tribune during a phone interview. “People think that it is the power of prayer that saved my life. The hospital in Kamloops calls me ‘the miracle kid.’”
On the morning of Nov. 6, 2024, Fernandez was driving home to Miocene after she’d dropped her daughter off at school and done some grocery shopping.
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Suddenly she hit black ice, lost control of her vehicle and rolled off the Horsefly Road just past Redl Ranch.
“I remember flying over trees and thinking, ‘this is going to hurt.’”
The next thing she remembers is lying in the snow in a field just before Miocene Hall and watching people stop by her vehicle.
“They couldn’t hear me calling because I had a punctured lung.”
She also remembers turning her heated coat on to stay warm.
“I kept saying, ‘please don’t let me die like this.’”
What happened next she does not remember, but when she got back
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to Williams Lake in January, she met up with the woman who found her in the field and stayed with her until BC Emergency Health Services arrived.
“She said to me that the first thing I said to her was to get someone to make sure my dog was alive and so she did and flagged down the next car and put the dog in her truck to stay warm,” Fernandez said.
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“She said I told her my name, about my daughter and where I lived. That I didn’t walk here I flew here and she said I kept crying and begging for my life. She said there were two men that held my hands, one on each side, and people kept showing up from Horsefly with blankets, standing around me and praying.”
Fernandez hopes to meet those people who came to her aid that morning so she can learn their side of the story and say thank you to them in person.
Road to recovery
She was released from Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops mid-January and moved in with her boyfriend, Scott Pilkington, who was taking care of her in Williams Lake because she could not return home to her rural property.
In the crash she ended up breaking her back in three spots, as well as her left femur, her sternum, five ribs in the back and two in the front.
“I ruptured pretty much every organ inside, as well as had head trauma,” she recalled.
For about five months she wore an ileostomy bag.
Now she is able to walk without a walker, and has had eight surgeries to date. During a recent follow-up with her surgeon, she was told she will probably need another back surgery because of how her lower back is healing.
She returned to hospital for a month, this time in Surrey, to have her thyroid
removed and was back in Royal Inland for a couple of weeks in May to have the ileostomy reversed.
There may be future surgeries needed for her internal organs and possibly on her ulnar nerve that goes from the elbow to the pinky and ring fingers.
“I don’t have use of my right hand really so I cannot cut hair and had to close my barber shop down,” she said.
She’s almost lost her home at Miocene as well because she cannot live there on her own, especially in the winter months. When she can she’s been working on the house, but said she can only do so much.
Coma experience
Fernandez was in a coma for threeand-a-half weeks.
“I said to my mom, ‘did I die?’ and my mom’s face went as white as a ghost. I told her I know I died because I saw my grandfather and I saw my dog that had passed away last year.”
Two times she had to be resuscitated during the first back surgery.
“While in the coma I knew I died, but I also knew I wasn’t going to die,” she said. “Losing three-and-a-half weeks of my life in a coma is still hard to comprehend.”
Thankful for all the support she’s had from her family, boyfriend and the community, she said she was told in the hospital most people do not pull out of that type of situation like she did.
“They told me ‘you must be extremely stubborn’ and I said ‘yes, I am.’
When she came out of the coma she couldn’t talk because she had a tracheotomy in her neck and her limbs were paralyzed. Her family brought in a board and she’d point to different letters to communicate with them.
Christine Fernadez and her dog Pedro survived a crash in November 2024 along the Horsefly Road east of Williams Lake. (Photo submitted)
Christine Fernandez and her boyfriend Scott Pilkington, who has been helping her with her recovery, after she was in a vehicle rollover in November 2024. (Photo submitted)
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District earmarks
$100,000
for new child care facility
Williams Lake’s newest childcare facility is receiving a financial boost from the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District.
The CCRHD will be providing up to $100,000 from surplus funds towards the costs incurred by School District 27 to convert an existing building at Columneetza Secondary
into childcare spaces.
“This contribution will have no impact on taxation because the funds are already held in surplus,” noted a news release from the Cariboo Regional District.
“The funding is being provided on the condition that childcare spaces are being reserved for health professionals, including doctors, nurses,
technicians and others.”
On May 20, 2025 with renovations complete, the new childcare facility opened partially and is expected to be fully open by September at which time it will have 119 childcare spaces.
It is being operated by the Women’s Contact Society in partnership with School District 27 (SD 27).
Creating a neighbourhood garden
When Judy Gibbons moved into the Williams Lake Creek Apartments six years ago she wanted to start a little garden.
Since then she’s watched her wish come true and the small garden adjacent to the alley keeps getting bigger each year.
Deer were always getting into the garden so this year her son, Fred Lamash, put up a fence.
“We planted the zucchinis outside the fence because the deer don’t like them,” she said Tuesday, July 29.
Gibbons and two other women who live in the building tend to the garden with planting, weeding and watering, but all the tenants in the building are welcome to enjoy the fruits of their efforts.
As it is a small area, Gibbons said they probably have the garden as big as it can be.
Monica Lamb-Yorski
Judy Gibbons, with her canine friend Jack, has watched her small garden grow bigger each year at the Williams Lake Creek Apartments on First Avenue North. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
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Posts running along this class for children aged 5 to 12 are a legacy to the building’s original purpose. To the right of the posts would have been a hallway, to the left, dorm rooms for students attending school in Williams Lake.
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Volunteers work hard to remove invasive weeds from Scout Island
Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative
A team of 18 volunteers helped remove invasive weeds at Scout Island Nature Centre in Williams Lake on Monday, July 21 to prevent them from going to seed and spreading further in the park.
Lara Roorda, manager of the nature centre, said the group pulled 20 bags worth of invasive weeds during the event which began with a workshop to help guests identify the plants they were targeting.
Scout Island’s ‘weed warrior’ Jim Buckland is usually working away on the invasive weeds every day, pulling them from the ground because their presence can crowd out native species and harm the area’s ecological balance. At times, the nature centre’s summer students also help out, but removing invasive plants is a big job, especially when it comes to plants like the Canada thistle, easy to spot with their striking purple heads, but a pain to eliminate as their roots spread and crowd out native plants.
As invasive weeds near their time to seed, plants such as the common burdock, which can individually produce up to 16,000 seeds, can spread and create an even greater problem for the nature sanctuary if not interfered with. So it was a big help when the 18 volunteers worked away on plants such as the burdock, thistle and nightshade for two hours.
“Scout island (and all its local plants) thank you,” Roorda wrote
on the centre’s Facebook page. The Invasive Species Council of BC is also trying to prevent the spread of invasive species in the area, and on July 12 a total of nine volunteers helped remove the weeds from the RC Cotton Trail, just across the river from Scout Island. Alexander Mutch, coordinator with the council, said the group removed five large bags of weeds which included Canada thistle, hoary alyssum, dalmation toadflax, burdock and more.
CRD approves 5 grant-in-aid applications
Several grants have been approved by the Cariboo Regional District for local non-profit organizations under its year-round- grant-for-assistance program.
During its regular board meeting Friday, July 11, the board approved five grants for the South and Central Cariboo.
Information from the CRD board highlights and from the grant applications provide some information on the grants.
They include the 108 Community Association approved for $1,000 toward a Family-Friendly Fun Day celebrating the grand opening of a new gazebo and providing updates about a proposed outdoor facility and pickleball courts.
The Big Creek Community Association will receive $1,000 for the annual Big Creek Round-up event. The funds will be used for purchasing groceries and pumping out the outhouses for the event.
The Tatlayoko Field Station Society will receive $1,000 to assist with the Tatlayoko Lake Bird Observatory (TLBO) project.
TLBO monitors migratory birds each autumn as they fly south.
The organization conducts an out-
reach program for elementary and middle school students, as well as visitors. Hundreds of local students have visited the lab during migration season to observe and participate.
There is also a volunteer program that provides training for aspiring biologists. The program is in its 19th season.
A Music on the Fairways Event put on by the Chimney & Felker Lakes Landholders Association will receive $700.
Funds will be used to pay the band and a portion of food and supplies for the BBQ held on July 11. Revenue from the event will be used for hall and kitchen maintenance, upgrades and repairs as needed.
The 100 Mile & District Arts Council, will receive $500 for the Jenny Lester’s Hillbilly Choir Band music workshop event on Aug. 12, 2025.
Intake for the 2026 round of grant-inaid assistance opens Aug. 1, 2026 with more information on the CRD website.
Jim Buckland, Scout Island’s ‘weed warrior,’ works away every morning on removing invasive weeds from the park. (Submitted photo)
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The Tatlayoko Lake Bird Observatory. (Photo submitted)
Cariboo co-authors have many stories to share in One Arrow Left
Ruth Lloyd
On Thursday, June 19, a book launch provided both insight and entertainment for fans of local history or anyone who likes a good story told with character.
Cecilia Dick-DeRose and Sage Birchwater hosted a storytelling and slideshow session as they launched the book about Dick-DeRose’s life: One Arrow Left.
More than 20 people came out to the Gathering Place at Thompson Rivers University in Williams Lake on the Thursday evening, to enjoy some stories, slides, and snacks.
Between Birchwater, three of her children and Dick-DeRose herself, the event offered the opportunity to hear some of the book’s stories straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak, and a few bonus bits as well.
Dick-DeRose and Birchwater co-operated on the storytelling, just like in the book, and while Dick-DeRose may have lost some of her hearing, making it sometimes harder to pick up the threads Birchwater began, she has lost not an ounce of her charm.
The photos spurred a lot of discussion, with some corrections from her children in the room on the odd detail, but the stories and the humour were all on point.
Dick-DeRose grew up one of 10 children, in an era when her parents moved seasonally between meadows the family hayed outside Lac La Hache and a house at Esk’et, travelling only by horse and wagon. Race horses her father raised were hitched to the wagon
and ridden throughout the summer at local races. This readied the horses for fall hunts with normally less skilled riders who were clients of her father’s guide-outfitting business.
“As soon as we got big enough, we rode a horse,” she recalled.
It took two days to get between the hay meadows and Esk’et and while her life was full of hardship, there was also a healthy dose of adventure and strong family bonds.
Birchwater and Dick-DeRose, friends for many decades, worked on the book together for more than two years, with Birchwater managing to capture Dick-DeRose’s oral storytelling skills on the page, along with some of her children’s recollections of their family history.
But when asked which of the many stories he had heard over the years was his favourite, Birchwater said the cross-country adventure Dick-DeRose took with her white girlfriend tops them all. Dick-DeRose went across the country with the first non-nun teacher at St. Joseph’s Mission, where Dick-DeRose worked after she finished school.
It was 1954, and rules about what First Nations people could and couldn’t do were relaxing, and her friend encouraged her to do all of the things she had been missing out on.
When she and her family came to town when she was growing up, Dick-DeRose said they hadn’t been able to eat in restaurants, stay in hotels, dance at bars or drink in pubs. There was a curfew for First Nations people.
Growing up, her family had camped on the edges of town with their horses and wagons.
At the Famous Cafe in Williams Lake, her mother had been called a “dirty Indian” when she’d gone inside to buy her children ice cream cones on a hot summer day.
It was the only place to get ice cream in town.
But on the trip across the country, with the encouragement of her friend, she did a lot of the things she had long been forbidden from doing.
“She said she left some of the stories out,” joked Birchwater, as Dick-DeRose recounted going out dancing with francophone men in Quebec - technically illegal at the time.
Dick-DeRose recounts the stories of the challenges with humour and the adventures with a fond recollection, and it appears her charm made an impression, getting her more than one chance to meet Canada’s Prime Minister.
At the end of her cross-country adventures, a young Dick-DeRose met Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent, a photo of this meeting is the cover for the book.
Many decades later, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited B.C. he met an older Dick-DeRose.
Dick-DeRose had a query for the nation’s then leader.
“How come when I was young all of the prime minister’s were old and now that I’m old the prime ministers are young,” she said she asked the younger Trudeau.
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Cecilia Dick-DeRose, left, and Sage Birchwater, outside the Gathering Place at Thompson Rivers University - Williams Lake. (Ruth Lloyd / Williams Lake Tribune)
First Nations, Carney meet to discuss One Canadian Economy Act
Regional Chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) Terry Teegee is cautiously optimistic following the First Nations Major Projects Summit.
In the afternoon of Wednesday, July 16 and all day Thursday, July 17, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with First Nation representatives from across the country in Gatineau, Que. to discuss Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act. The bill received Royal Assent on June 26, 2025, less than a month after it was tabled by the federal government on June 6. The provisions of the bill, as well as its rapid progress through parliament and into law, has been the centre of much controversy, especially as it pertains to Indigenous Peoples’ rights in Canada.
“I think it’s important to get this legislation right,” Teegee said in an interview with Black Press Media. As it stands, Teegee and many other First Nation leaders across Canada feel Bill C-5 falls short of the federal government’s commitment to the United Nations’ Declaration
on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP).
“What it boils down to is free, prior and informed consent,” Teegee said.
Though Carney has said the legislation will help build a stronger Canadian economy while also respecting Indigenous rights, Teegee said actions speak louder than words.
“Without adequate protections, First Nations will bear the burden of this hastily developed, opportunistic plan to fast-track potentially devastating projects over First Nations territories,” Teegee said in a BCAFN press release calling on Canada to stand in unity with First Nations.
In a perfect world, Teegee would like to see the legislation repealed and brought back to the drawing table. Alternatively, he hopes to at least see amendments made to the legislation.
A main concern he raised was the legislation’s definition of “projects of national interest,” for which the federal review and approval process can be streamlined through Bill C-5.
He wants to see a definition which includes First Nations’ aspirations.
“We believe reconciliation should be of national interest,” Teegee said.
The infrastructure in First Nation communities, such as housing and drinking water, should also be considered projects of national interest, he said.
“All I can see is more public litigation and protests,” said the regional chief about what will happen if the One Canadian Economy Act remains unchanged.
Teegee expressed an appreciation for Carney’s commitment to being present through the whole summit and taking questions from attending First Nation representatives.
“He had aspirations for UNDRIP to be followed,” Teegee said about Carney’s vision for Bill C-5. “But, in the end, I think a lot of First Nations in the room, including myself, have trust issues from what has happened,” nodding to instances of project development across the country when First Nations have pushed for greater consultation, such as the Mount Polley mine in south-central British Columbia which was the site of a tailings dam breach in 2014.
“How is Mark Carney going to really enact free, prior and informed consent within the legislation,” Tee-
gee asked.
Perhaps, he went on, this is just a start. The next step, he said, is for Carney to get out, visit and engage with First Nations across the country.
Over 250 First Nation leaders, regional organizations and other representatives attended the First Nations Major Projects Summit.
Carney took the opportunity to discuss how the new legislation is designed to grow Canada’s economy and “contribute to greater prosperity for Indigenous communities,”reads a news release on the prime minister’s website.
“It’s time to build big projects that will transform and connect our economy,”Carney said in the release, adding that shared leadership with Indigenous Peoples is central to the task. “Working in partnership, we can seize this opportunity and build lasting prosperity for generations.”
The federal government is putting new measures in place to facilitate Indigenous partnership on major projects, including creating an Indigenous Advisory Council comprised of First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Modern Treaty and Self-Government
representatives. The council is intended to work closely with Canada’s new Major Federal Projects Office to ensure Indigenous perspectives and priorities are involved in the “nation-building” projects.
As well, the federal government is introducing $40 million in new funding streams to facilitate Indigenous participation and is doubling the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program to help Indigenous communities “gain full equity ownership in major nation-building projects.”
Tim Hodgson, Canada’s minister of energy and natural resources, said partnerships with First Nations is a key part of the work towards strengthening Canada’s economy and with that, the country’s sovereignty.
“It’s clear: if we are serious about retooling our economy, then reconciliation must be front and centre, not just at today’s Summit, but in perpetuity,” Hodgson said in news release.
Carney is expected to meet with the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee and with Métis leadership separately to advance discussions.
Terry Teegee, regional Chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations said litigations and protests will likely continue without amendments to the One Canadian Economy Act. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
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Cariboo Regional District invites qualified applicants to apply for the fulltime position located at the Williams Lake CRD office with the wage of $31.97 per hour. For further details, please visit our website at www.cariboord.ca/careers.
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
TRU invites applications for the following position:
FACULTY
Sessional – ENGL 0400
Basic Language Skills
$113.21 per hour; Total Hours- 78
Yunesit’in (Hanceville, BC) Campus
For further information, please visit: tru.ca/careers
We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
TRU invites applications for the following position:
FACULTY
Sessional – MATH 0400
Intermediate Pre-Algebra
$113.21 per hour; Total Hours- 78
Yunesit’in (Hanceville, BC) Campus
For further information, please visit: tru.ca/careers
We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Human Resources Superintendent the Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring the accurate entry and maintenance of employee data in SAP. This role requires a high level of discretion and attention to detail to manage confidential information responsibly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES:
• Enter and maintain employee data in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Maintain organized digital and physical records of personnel files.
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and HR metrics.
• Coordinate meetings, interviews, and training sessions.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in an HR or Administrative support role preferred.
TRU invites applications for the following position:
FACULTY
Sessional – NURS 2740 – Nursing
Practice 3: Promoting Health & Healing lab
$2575.50 per credit
Williams Lake Campus
For further information, please visit: tru.ca/careers
We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
TRU invites applications for the following position:
FACULTY
Sessional – STSS 0600
Personal & Academic Success Strategies
$113.21 per hour; Total Hours- 78
Yunesit’in (Hanceville, BC) Campus
For further information, please visit: tru.ca/careers
We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Mount Polley is an open pit copper/gold mine owned by Imperial Metals Corporation, located in central British Columbia, 100km northeast of Williams Lake. MPMC is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. MPMC is about promoting diversity to ensure employees feel valued and respected and where they can build meaningful careers. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs, and professional development Mount Polley offers a safe and supportive workplace. MPMC is not a fly-in/fly-out camp and employees are expected to secure their own accommodation within the local area.
Full-time, permanent
$70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year HR@mountpolley.com with resume and cover letter.
Equine therapy a life changer for Cariboo mom and son
Meagan Bruneski is combining her horse, fitness and paddling skills to help empower others in the Cariboo. Her son Marc, who will be six in September, experienced some trauma when he was very young. Someone suggested she try equine therapy with him when they were living just outside of St. Albert, Alta.
“I had ridden horses on and off as a kid and I thought it was a great idea,” she recalled. “I tried it and it was amazing. It changed my life as a single mom - it was so empowering for him and really, really helped him.”
When she’d bring her son to the barn, she was told a few times she should ride too.
“I asked myself, ‘why don’t I?’ and so then I started riding again. I took lessons a few times a week.”
A few years ago she and Marc moved to Kelowna for her work.
While living there when she met Joel Bruneski from Big Lake online.
The two were married in 2024 and are now living as a blended family in Big Lake, 45 minutes dirve northeast of Williams Lake, where they’ve created a business - MeadowView Reins.
There they will be offering summer camps featuring equine assisted learning (EAL), horseback riding, trail riding, paddle boarding, sports and crafts.
“I really wanted to use my skills and continue working with horses and that’s why I decided to pursue my equine assisted learning coach certificate,” she said.
She also offers equine assisted learning and equine training oneon-one, with small groups, families, even corporate groups.
“”It could be with children who
are being bullied and struggling to be emotionally-regulated and they need a way to deal with it or they struggle to express their feelings.”
A program she runs called In front of the herd was designed by EAL Canada to give youth leadership skills through working with horses.
Birthday parties at their place are another option and at the end of May they hosted one for Marc’s horse Boo who was turning fiveyears-old.
Boo had been diagnosed with cancer, but it turned out not to be a misdiagnoses so Marc said he wanted to celebrate with a party.
“He’s really good with kids,” Marc said as he stood beside Boo for a photograph. “We got him when he was four.”
The Bruneskis also want to offer date nights and ladies nights and have a private fire pit set up with a view overlooking the lake.
“If they want to stay late and look at the stars they are welcome to do that,” she added.
Meagan has a contract with the city of Williams lake for EAL programs so people who don’t want to travel can check these out through the city of Williams lake recreation.
Born in St. Albert, Alta, Meagan grew up involved in sports, especially track and field.
“I actually represented Canada in the 2001 World Championships in Hungary. I ran the 800-metre.”
Her athleticism garnered her a twoyear track scholarship at the University of Regina but an injury during
a race changed her future course.
She went on to do some interior design work and become a personal trainer in 2009 and later finished a degree in movement science.
“When I could no longer run I got
into the sport of dragon boating and outrigger canoeing,”she said, adding in 2014 she went to the Club Crew World Championships in Italy and her Vancouver dragon boat team won three bronze medals.
Fire Department pulls off successful food bank drive
Once again the community stepped up to help the Williams Lake Fire Department with its Christmas in July campaign to gather donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
Firefighters hit the streets in various neighbourhoods to pick up non-perishable food items.
They attended areas in Westridge, the Golf Course, Pigeon Avenue, Western Avenue, Eleventh Avenue and Twelfth Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m.
“We collected over $1,600 in cash, cheques and gift cards,” said Fire Chief Evan Dean.
On Wednesday the Salvation Army picked up the donations and afterwards weighed the food, which totalled 2,808.41 pounds for a total value of $10,054.72.
“We extend our heartfelt
thanks to the Williams Lake Fire Department for the incredible Christmas in July food drive,” said Salvation Army community ministries director Tamara Robinson. “Your efforts in organizing the drive and pickup up the food have made a real difference to those we serve.” Robinson also extended her thanks to the community of Williams Lake for its generosity.
“Together, you’ve shown the power of community spirit, and caring for one’s neighbours. Thank you for helping us help others.”
For anyone who was unable to place items out during the collection time Tuesday evening, or for residents outside of the collection area, donations can always be dropped off at the Salvation Army.
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Monica Lamb-Yorski
The Williams Lake Fire Department held another successful Christmas in July food bank drive Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (Photo submitted)
Monica Lamb-Yorski
Meagan Bruneski with Beau, a 10-year-old former cutting horse at their home in Big Lake, northeast of Williams Lake. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
A birthday cake made for Boo the horse for his fifth birthday party. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/ Williams Lake Tribune)
Meagan Bruneski’s son Marc with his horse Boo at Boo’s fifth birthday party on May 31, 2025. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
South Korean family shares taste of home
Aaron Lee and his family appreciate the calm nature of Williams Lake, a stark contrast to the busy, crowded city of Seoul, South Korea where he grew up.
“We like Williams Lake because it’s very peaceful and quiet,” said Lee.
The family moved to B.C. seven years ago, but there was one thing missing. The ‘samgak-gimbap,’ a triangular snack made of seaweed and rice, can be bought at almost every corner store in South Korea. In Williams Lake, there were none.
So, the Lees began making their own gimbaps or triangles to pack in with their lunches or for travelling, and their Canadian friends soon found the appeal and suggested they sell them.
“We weren’t sure if people would like them,” Lee said knowing it can be difficult to get others to try new things. But they introduced the snack to more and more people and found “they really liked them.”
Opening a restaurant is a big step, so Patrick Lee, Aaron’s father, thought the Williams Lake Farmers’ Market would be the
place to go, and their venture would be called Mr. Triangle & Bungeo Treats.
There was something else that was missing though, and that was the tasty ‘hodu-gwaja,’ which translates roughly to walnut cookie, and the ‘bungeo-ppang,’ or fish bread. These are two treats commonly sold on the streets in South Korea, especially in the wintertime as they are a warm comfort in the cold months.
“We miss those treats,” Aaron said, and thought they’d be a
great addition to the menu. “Who doesn’t like sweet treats,”he added.
The family made a custom version of the treats – they bought a fish shaped grill to make pastries the size of the walnut cookies and made their own recipe, excluding walnuts in case of allergies.
“We wanted to sell something everyone would like,” Lee said.
The result is what the family has coined golden bites – small fish shaped pastries with a custard or red bean paste filling, cooked to a soft crisp and served fresh.
If you’re not drawn to the Lees’ market stand for a triangle snack, you’re sure to be drawn by the delicious scent of golden bites floating through the market.
Lee said market-goers do indeed stop by and comment on the scent of the golden bites, and despite it being their first year at the market he said sales are going well.
“What really surprised me is a lot of people know about the triangle and the treats,” Lee said, adding people tell him they recognize the snacks from their travels, or from watching Korean dramas.
It’s a busy side-job for the Lees, who are up early every market morning beforehand to prepare the triangles which are served fresh. It’s a new experience for the family, one which they plan to continue all through the summer.
“We really appreciate people who come by…we’re so thankful,” Lee said.
The Williams Lake Farmers’ Market is located in the parking lot between the Cariboo Memorial Complex and Kiwanis Park every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. through to September and every Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the Thanksgiving weekend.
Dog control service considered for Electoral Area D north of Williams Lake
Residents in Electoral Area D north of Williams Lake will be surveyed if they want a dog control service.
“While regulatory services like animal control do not require a referendum, the board wants to ensure the service is desired because of the taxation implications and costs to start an animal control service,” noted the Cariboo
Regional District in its latest board highlights.
Other aspects of the project, noted the CRD, will include cost projections for infrastructure, equipment, operating costs and potential tax rates to run the service.
The CRD board has authorized $5,000 from the Rural Feasibility Fund to pursue the possibility of the service.
Electoral Area D covers north of Williams Lake to McLeese Lake.
Area D director Steve Forseth said the survey is intended as a check in to see if Area D residents are open to having a conversation about a dog control service in Area D.
“If there is a general consensus that there is a desire for such a service, the next step would be to
generate the information around how much it would cost to provide the dog control service to Area D residents and share that information with residents before taking any formal steps,” he told the Tribune Thursday. “This is an issue that goes back to 2012 so it was certainly time to take the first step about a potential dog control service in Area D which starts with the survey.”
Monica Lamb-Yorski
The family made their custom version of a treat commonly found in South Korea, which they have called Golden bites. (Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative)
The Lee family is introducing snacks they miss from South Korea to Williams Lake at the farmer’s market. (Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative)
Inaworlddriven by power, status, and wealth,Jesus’Sermononthe Mount standsas aradicaland refreshing invitation toa differentway ofliving
At theheart ofthat sermonare the Beatitudes—eight blessingsthat describethecharacterofthosewhoare part of God’skingdom. Farfrombeing outdatedideals, the Beatitudesoffer a timelessguide toa life oftruepeace, joy, andpurpose (Matthew5:1–12)
“Blessedare the poorinspirit,for theirsisthe kingdomofheaven.”
Jesusbegins by turning expectations upsidedown. Being “poorinspirit” doesn’trefer to financialpoverty, but spiritualhumility—adeep awarenessofourneed for God.Whilethe worldpraisesself-sufficiency, Jesus blessesthosewhoadmittheirdependence on Him. It isthishumility that opensthedoor to the kingdom ofheaven.
“Blessedare thosewhomourn, forthey will be comforted.”
We oftenseemourningassomething toavoid.Yet Jesuspromises comfortto thosewho grieve—notjust overloss, but overthebrokennessofthe worldand their ownsin. This kindofsorrow leads to healing.It showsa heart that caresdeeplyandseeks restoration, bothpersonallyand forothers
“Blessedare themeek,fortheywillinherittheearth.”
Incontrast to aggressionandambition,meekness isstrengthunder control.It’s not weakness, but gentleness, patience, and arefusal to dominate others.Themeekmay notseemlikethemoversand shakersofsociety, butJesuspromisesthem a share in God’s eternalinheritance.
“Blessedare thosewhohungerandthirst for righteousness,forthey will be filled.”
Justasphysicalhungerdrivesus to seek food, spiritual hungershoulddrive us to seekwhat is right.Those wholong forjustice, holiness, andtruth—bothintheir livesandinthe world—willfindsatisfaction,because Godhonorsandanswersthat hunger
“Blessedare themerciful,forthey will be shownmercy.”
Mercy is ararecommodity in today’s culture ofoutrageand retribution.
YetJesuscallsus to bepeopleof compassionand forgiveness.When weextendmercyto others,wereflect the very heart of God—and we open ourselves toreceiveHismercy in return.
“Blessedare thepure inheart,for they willsee God.”
Purity ofheart meanshaving undivideddevotion,sincerity, and integrity.It’s notaboutperfection, butabout a heart freefrom hypocrisy. Inaworldofmixedmotives, thosewholive with transparent sincerity will experiencea deeper relationshipwith God
“Blessedare the peacemakers,forthey will be calledchildrenof God.”
Truepeace isn’t justtheabsence of conflict;it’s theactive pursuitof reconciliationandjustice. Peacemakersbuildbridges, not walls.They reflect the nature ofthe GodwhosentHis Son to makepeace withus.In doingso, theyshow theybelong toHis family
“Blessedare thosewhoarepersecuted because ofrighteousness,fortheirsisthe kingdomof heaven.”
Finally, Jesusacknowledgesthat living by these values won’t always beeasy.In fact, itmight bringopposition. Butthosewhoendureforthesakeof righteousness are ingood company—andtheyare assuredofthe same kingdompromised to thepoorinspirit
The Beatitudesare more thanpoeticsayings.They area call toacounterculturallife—alife ofhumility, mercy, purity, and courage.They revealwhat itmeans to betrulyblessed, not by the world’s standards, but byGod’s.
InembracingtheBeatitudes,wefindnotonlypersonal transformationbut a path to transformingthe world aroundus Jesusinvitesus to live differently—and throughthat difference,to shineaslightsin a dark world.
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Cowboys and girls compete in Esk’et A.C.E. Rodeo July 26, 27
Cowboys and girls as young as five years old brought their best game to the Esk’et A.C.E. Rodeo over the weekend of July 26-27 in Alkali Lake.
It threatened to rain on the first day of the rodeo but held off for the most part and cleared to blue skies in time for the day’s last event, the much anticipated bull riding. The rodeo included all the classic events from steer wrestling to breakaway roping and featured a special barrel race for children aged five to 11 who mounted stick horses and raced around buckets.
The sun continued to shine through to Sunday, and with that another rodeo has come and gone here in the Cariboo Chilcotin.
The official top five results from the weekend are as follows:
Saddle Bronc
1) Christoph Muigg riding Cool Kid with 60 points, total money earned: $591.50
2) Ryan-Spur Reid riding Color of Money with 50 points, total money earned: $455
3) Ryan-Spur Reid riding Hard Candy with 40 points, total money earned: $318.50
Bareback
1) Chase Siemens riding Sandstorm with 60 points, total money earned: $749.16
2) Casey Thomson riding Big Dreams with 50 points, total money earned: $587.18
3) Decker Passey riding Sandstorm with 40 points, total money earned: $425.20
4) Decker Passey riding Breakdown with 30 points, total money earned: $263.21
Bull Riding
1) Kale Mikkelsen riding Mouse Trap with 60 points, total money earned: $1,706.25
Tie Down Roping
1) Virgil Poffenroth with 60 points, total money earned: $672.95
2) Steve Lloyd with 50 points, total money earned: $514.61
3) Bryce Garcia with 40 points, total money earned: $356.27
4) Chad Braaten with 30 points, total money earned: $197.93
5) Cody Braaten with 20 points, total money earned: $138.54
Steer Wrestling
1) Cole Churchill with 60 points, total money earned: $818.09
2) Gabe Sakamoto with 50 points, total money earned: $659.75
3) Andre Aspell with 40 points, total money earned: $501.41
Team Roping
1) Dustin Shields and Bobby Louis with 60 points, total money earned: $2,137.60
2) Cole Pozzobon and Jace Lambert with 50 points, total money earned: $1,695.34
-4) Avon Isnardy and Jace Lambert with 35 points, total money earned: $958.24
-4) Ryan Macnaughton and Jacob Bowden with 35 points, total money earned: $958.24
5) Jesse Thomson and Cash Isnardy with 20 points, total money earned: $515.98
Ladies Barrel Racing
1) Laura James with 60 points, total money earned: $1,306.31
2) Carman Pozzobon with 50 points, total money earned: $1,036.04
3) Tiffany Braithwaite with 40 points, total money earned: $720.72
4) Sarah Gerard with 30 points, total money earned: $450.45
5) Elexa Reid with 20 points, total money earned: $315.32
Ladies Breakaway Roping
1) Harley Antoine with 60 points, total money earned: $1,009.42
2) Riley Beier with 50 points, total money earned: $800.57
-4) Rika Antoine with 35 points, total money earned: $452.50
-4) Allison Everett with 35 points, total money earned: $452.50
5) Avery Bowden with 20 points, total money earned: $243.65
Junior Steer Riding
1) Joel Johnson with 60 points, total money earned: $272.27
2) Sebastian Johnson with 50 points, total money earned: $208.21
3) Devin Tubbs with 40 points, total money earned: $144.14
-5) Jaxon Styran with 25 points, total money earned: $68.07
-5) Beixa Paul with 25 points, total money earned: $68.07
Junior Barrels
1) Kamijah Neufeld with 60 points, total money earned: $309.40
2) Braidey Hinsche with 50 points, total money earned: $236.60
3) Daniella Stewart with 40 points, total money earned: $163.80
4) Sterling Schneider with 30 points, total money earned: $91.00
5) Paisley McNolty with 20 points, total money earned: $63.70
Junior Breakaway
1) Kyder Lloyd with 60 points, total money earned: $235.14
2) Sterling Schneider with 50 points, total money earned: $179.82
3) Rino Poffenroth with 40 points, total money earned: $124.49
4) Hailey Cunningham with 30 points, total money earned: $69.16
5) Reese Colgate with 20 points, total money earned: $48.41
Peewee Barrels
1) Ellie Hill with 60 points, total money earned: $231.20
2) Gracelynn Poffenroth with 50 points, total money earned: $176.80
3) Molly Sanderson with 40 points, total money earned: $122.40
4) Jaecey Gullickson with 30 points, total money earned: $68.00
5) Annie Gordon with 20 points, total money earned: $47.60
Cariboo Memorial Complex annual maintenance begins Aug. 11
Staff at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex will be busy with the facility’s annual maintenance shutdown beginning Monday, Aug. 11. The aquatic centre will be closed to the public from Monday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 14. From Monday, Aug. 18 to Friday, Sept. 1, the fitness centre will be closed and the Gibraltar Room will be closed Thursday, July 24 to Friday, Sept. 5. In the pool, there will be sys-
tem repairs, tile replacements, filter media replacement and detailed cleaning of the pools and change rooms.
Duct cleaning, equipment servicing, maintenance upgrades, floor waxing and burnishing will take place in the fitness centre, while in the Gibraltar Room the air handling unit will be replaced.
The City said annual maintenance shutdowns are a standard practice at recreation facilities, allowing staff to complete essential maintenance,
repairs and deep cleaning to keep the facility safe, efficient and in top condition for all users.
In addition to general maintenance, several major projects will be taking place during the shutdown such as tile regrouting of the West Fraser Aquatic Centre’s leisure pool and overhead fabric duct cleaning. Director of community Services Stacey Mirand said the shutdown’s timeframe allows the complex to be prepared for the busy fall and winter season.
Williams Lake Tribune Staff
The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex’s aquatic centre will shutdown Aug. 11 to Sept. 14, 2025 for annual maintenance. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative
Tye Cunningham of Williams Lake competes in Junior Steer Riding on Saturday, July 26 at the Esk’et Rodeo. (Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative)
Rhylee Silva of Williams Lake competes in the Junior Steer Riding event on Saturday, July 26 at the Esk’et A.C.E. Rodeo. (Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative)
The July 26, 27 Esk’et A.C.E. Rodeo featured many of the classic rodeo events including Team Roping. (Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative)
Laura James of Cache Creek gets the fastest time of 15.96 in barrel racing on Saturday, July 26 at the Esk’et Rodeo. (Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative)
High-calibre basketball camp draws 50 youth
Monica Lamb-Yorski
The sound of dozens of bouncing balls echoed off the gym walls when Legacy North Academy delivered a basketball camp in Williams Lake on Thursday, July 24.
Around 50 youth participated, some coming from as far away as Bella Coola and Prince George.
Held at Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake Campus, the workshop was the third stop in a nine-day tour of B.C. said Legacy North Academy founder Ben Eby from Enderby, B.C. “We’re focusing on high level basketball for kids, also introducing kids of all ages to basketball if they haven’t already played, with a huge focus on youth mental wellness,” Eby told the Tribune.
Eby started Legacy North with an aim to improve mental health for youth by providing them with the tools they need on the basketball court and off.
Williams Lake players Katy Jasper and Nathan Del Rosario were given awards at the end of the camp for their commitment. When asked what stood out most, Katy said it was the idea of having an open mind and an open heart.
“The phrase ‘the ball is in your hands.’ That really struck me,”she said. “It was a huge eye-opener because I’ve often found myself waiting for others to take the lead, assuming things would fall into place without much effort on my part.”
She said she realizes now ‘the ball is in my hands,’ and it is up to her to take initiative, make a difference, and work hard to reach the goals she’s set for herself.
Nathan said the camp was a great experience.
“What I love and is special about the coaches in the camp is their mentality and love for the game,” Nathan said. “What stood out for me from the coaches was that ‘gratitude goes a long way, and working hard will lead you to where you want to go in life and it will come with sacrifices.’”
Nathan said he was grateful to get to be part of the group as it gave him a new look in the sport and overall developing his character as a player and a person.
American basketball trainer, motivation coaches mentor the youth
Al Venegas, a motivational speaker and coach from California, told the players every drop of sweat that comes out of them is the way they repay family, coaches and teachers that have supported them.
“Everybody here is here to give you what they’ve got. We as coaches we choose to give and you choose what you receive.”
He also told them to give themselves a chance to be great.
The players also heard how loving basketball and playing basketball with love are two different things.
“Love is good energy that that a lot of players aren’t using. If you use it I
guarantee you your experiences will be way more fulfilling.”
Tacoma, WA skills trainer Chris Hyppa told youth not to make excuses.
“There is always some way to improve your ball handling and footwork, we’ve just proved that in the last hour and half,” he said. “I’m soaked and you’re soaked - mission accomplished.”
Hyppa told the Tribune basketball has played an important role in his life. A trainer since 2001, he eventually started doing it full-time. He’s trained players in the NBA, WNBA and overseas.
“When I first started I said I’d go anywhere in the world with anybody and that’s allowed me to go to different places like South Korea, China, Italy and France, Mexico, Canada and 28 states in the U.S.”
It’s the black and white rules that make basketball attractive, Hyppa said.
“Once you get inside this rectangle here, the rules are the rules,” he said of the basketball court. “Sometimes when you get out in the real world, people don’t always abide by the rules. I love to come here because of the structure.”
Basketball has been an outlet for him that he turned into a passion and eventually an obsession that has taken him everywhere. He played two years of junior college basketball, two years of NCAA division two for St. Martin’s University, two months in New Zealand and semi-professional in Washington State for five or six years.
Hyppa said he felt honoured to be doing the camp in Williams Lake.
Basketball connection results in camp coming to Williams Lake Eby said the tour ended up stopping
in the lakecity because of Williams Lake Basketball Association coach Travis Nystoruk.
The two coaches met in Merritt at a tournament and Nystoruk followed up with a message telling Eby it was amazing what the academy was doing for small communities.
Two days later the academy learned one of the facilities had fallen through for the tour and Eby reached out to see if it was possible to bring the tour to Williams Lake.
Nystoruk told Eby to give him 20 minutes to make some calls and got a plan in motion.
“They started working and making it happen,” Eby said. “They went above and beyond.”
Rupinder Chinna, Legacy North Academy’s chief impact and innovation officer, said the Williams Lake Basketball Association was amazing to work with and the Williams Lake camp had one of the tour’s largest turnouts.
She said the business community helped out with some of the costs for the children to attend the camp, others billeted the coaches and fed them.
“One thing we’ll take away from this is having that local support is a game changer,” Chinna said. “We literally did this in less than two weeks.”
Nystoruk said hosting the camp in Williams Lake was an incredible opportunity.
“Having such high calibre basketball coaching was a major highlight, but what truly set this experience apart was the team’s focus on mental health, wellness, and personal development,” he said. “Their message went far beyond the court, and we hope it made a lasting impact on the youth in our community.”
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Basketball trainer Chris Hyppa from Washington State works with youth during a Legacy North Academy workshop in Williams Lake Thursday, July 24. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/ Williams Lake Tribune)
Hunter goes for the ball during the Legacy North Academy camp in Williams Lake Thursday, July 24. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
Al Venegas from California speaks to youth during a Legacy North Academy basketball camp in Williams Lake on July 24. (Monica Lamb-Yorski/Williams Lake Tribune)
The Williams Lake and District 4-H Council would like to invite the community to come and discover what 4-H has to offer. The 4-H program offers youth an opportunity to learn how to become productive, self-assured adults who can make their community and country a good place in which to live. This is fostered through project and program work, experiences with their 4-H club members and leaders and their participation in district, regional and even provincial programs. The goal of the 4-H program is youth development. The objectives of 4-H clubs are knowledge, leadership, citizenship and personal development.
In 2025, our clubs have been involved in projects that have kept us busy.
We look forward to seeing you all at our Show and Sale July 31 to Aug. 4.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
9 a.m.
Interviews most dedicated/enthusiastic Perseverance Award
8 a.m to 10:00 a.m.
Beef weigh-in
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Horse Show, Grand Champion Senior Showman, Grand Champion Junior Showman, Best Groomed, Equitation Class Unit 2, Equitation Class Unit 3, Grand Champion Equitation and Western Pleasure Class.
10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Small Animal Weigh In/
Photo Measuring
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oral and Written Judging Rally, Beef, Swine, Sheep, Small Engine, Horse, Photography, Poultry, Foods and Rabbit.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Foods Demo, Poultry Demo and Rabbit demo.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2025
9:00 a.m
Cloverbud Show
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Senior Lamb Showmanship (by age group
Junior Lamb Showmanship (by age group),
Market Lamb Weight Classes,
Interclub Market Lamb (group of 4)
Best Groomed Lamb
Champion Senior Showman
Champion Junior Showman Champion Ewe
Champion dry yearling ewe and lamb at foot
Supreme female
Interclub Ewe Lambs (group of 3)
Champion market lamb
4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Heifer Show
Cow/Calf Show
Mature Cow/Calf Show
Champion young calf
Grand champion heifer
Grand champion cow calf
Grand champion mature cow calf
Supreme female
Female Breed Class
Home Grown Heifer
Interclub Heifers (group of 2)
Saturday, August 2, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Beef Senior Showman (by age group)
Beef Junior Showman (by age group)
1:00 p.m.
Beef Weight Classes
Interclub Steers (group of 4)
6:00 p.m.
Best Groomed Calf
Grand Champion Senior Showman
Grand Champion Junior Showman
Grand Champion Steer
Beef Breed Classes (market)
Best Home Grown Steer
Sunday, August 3, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Swine Senior Showman (by age group)
Swine Junior Showman (by age group)
Best Groomed Swine
Champion Senior Swine Showman
Champion Junior Swine Showman
Swine Weight Classes
Grand Champion Market Swine 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Small Engine
Grand Champion Senior Showman
Unit 1 Class Unit 2 Class
Grand Champion Photography
Monday, August 4, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Parade of Champions
5:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
5:30 p.m.
Sale
Mason Brown-John Lot #1
My name is Mason Brown-John, I am a junior member, this is my fourth year in 4-H and my second year as the safety officer for my club. My project this year is a Landrace Yorkshire cross swine, named Ham. Please stop by the Big Lake 4-H Club swine stalls, I would love to introduce you to project Ham before the auction.
Connor Bryant Lot #2
Hello! My name is Connor Bryant and I’m nineyears-old. I am a first year junior member of the Big Lake 4-H Club. This year my project is a market swine named Oinkologne. His breed is Berkshire/ Landrace. Oinkologne is a big fan of mad baths and back scratches. I have really been enjoying 4-H so far, especially meeting new people. I’m very excited for Show and Sale and hope to see you there!
Austin Darney Lot #3
Hey Folks! My name is Austin Darney and I am a junior member of the Big Lake 4-H Club. This is my third year in 4-H and my first year with a market lamb project. My market lamb Potato is a Purebred Hampshire. I named my lamb Potato because I thought it would be a funny name. He likes to eat grain and hay and he is already 136 lbs of prime lamb. I would like to thank Bernadine Peters of Dominion Creek Ranch for selling me my market lamb!
Williams Lake & District 4-H 2025
Big Lake 4-H Club
The Big Lake 4-H Club has been in operation since 1975. This year is our 50th Anniversary! We are a multi-project club. Our club currently has 13 members. Members took on projects in beef, sheep and swine in 2025. Meetings are held at the Big Lake Community Hall on the first Thursday of every month and new members are always welcome.
We are extremely grateful for the support from our sponsor, the Big Lake Community Association, and our very generous community members who are great supporters of our kids.
If you would like more information about the Big Lake 4-H Club, please contact our “A” Leader, Danielle Kugelstadt at 250-243-2232.
Zoe Kugelstadt Lot #7
Hello, my name is Zoe Kugelstadt, the vice-president and treasurer of the Big Lake 4-H club. My market lamb Earl, is a Hampshire Suffolk cross, 115 pounds of prime lamb. He will show alongside my ewe lamb and heifer on August 1st. I will be selling Earl on Monday August 4th at 5:30 p.m. I would like to thank Margetts Meats for buying my lamb last year and being such a generous supporter of 4-H.
Cassie Darney Lot #4
My name is Cassie Darney and I am a junior member of the Big Lake 4-H Club. This is my fourth year in 4-H and my fourth year with a market lamb project. My market lamb Rodeo is a Purebred Hampshire. Rodeo has wacky hair day everyday, but always seems to rock his style. I named my lamb Rodeo because working with him is like an eight-second ride. He is 132 lbs of prime lamb. I would like to thank Bernadine Peters of Dominion Creek Ranch for selling me my market lamb!
Nathan Galliazzo Lot #5
My name is Nathan Galliazzo. This is my third year in 4-H and my second year raising a market lamb. This year I have a Suffolk X Hampshire lamb named Vanilla. My favourite thing to do with Vanilla is to wash him. I am excited to show Vanilla off at the Williams Lake Show and Sale from July 31st to August 4th, 2025. Please come see us at the Big Lake 4-H stalls!
Charlotte St. Jean Lot #10
Hi! My name is Charlotte St Jean. I’m 10-years-old and this is my second year in the Big Lake 4-H Club. My market hog this year is Porky, a Berkshire-Landrace cross I purchased from Forseille Farms. Porky loves treats and has a big personality. I’ve enjoyed feeding, training, and caring for him, and I’m proud of all I’ve learned this year. Thank you for supporting 4-H and hope to see you there!
Samantha Kowalski Lot #6
Hi my name is Samantha Kowalski. This is my fifth year as a member of the Big Lake 4-H Club. This year I’m bringing my homegrown market lamb to Show & Sale. This is my first year as a senior, and I’ve had some really great experiences in this program, along with amazing support and activities. I’m looking forward to participating in more of what 4-H has to offer as a senior in the coming years.
Jessabelle Trelenberg Lot #11
Hello Williams Lake and District! My name is Jessabelle Trelenberg, and this is my eighth year in 4-H. I am the president of the Big Lake 4-H Club and a 4-H B.C. Ambassador for the Central-Interior Region. My steer is Black Angus and has been shown with top placings at youth shows. His sale will help me through university as I work towards becoming a large animal veterinarian. Thank you, 4-H supporters, for your undying generosity!
Williams Lake & District 4-H 2025
Big Lake 4-H Club
Hi, my name is Laeken Allenby and I’m 11-yearsold. This is my fourth year in 4-H, and I’m part of the Highland 4-H Club. This year, I’ve been raising a market hog for my swine project. His name is Jet and I’ve been working hard to take care of him—feeding him, cleaning his pen and making sure he’s healthy and growing well. Being in 4-H has taught me a lot about responsibility, patience and how much work goes into raising animals. I’ve really enjoyed spending time with my pig and learning new things.
Hi, my name is Lilyanna Allenby and I’m 12-yearsold. This year, I’m raising a homegrown market lamb for my 4-H project. I gave him the special name, Mr. Fluffington. I was there when he was born and have been responsible for feeding, training and caring for him ever since. It’s been a lot of hard work, but I’ve learned so much about animal care and commitment. 4-H has helped me grow in confidence and taught me what it means to see something through from start to finish. I’m proud of my project and grateful for the experience.
Cali Bishop Lot #39
Hi my name is Cali Bishop. I am 12-years-old and this is my seventh year in 4-H. I love to hang out with my animals, but when I am not with them I am figure skating or playing softball. I have been taking skating lessons since I was seven, I have also been in softball since I was four. I love skating, softball and playing with animals.
Finn Zirnhelt Lot #12
Hi! My name is Finn Zirnhelt. I have a market steer project, who I hope you will bid on to supply your family and friends with high-quality beef. I have decided to do 4-H to learn how to take care of cattle and understand buying, investing labour and other inputs to bring local food to market. My steer’s name is Titon. I purchased him from Walter Hengstler and hope he does well this year. Come check out all the amazing projects from me and my fellow 4-H members.
Tarn Zirnhelt Lot #13
My name is Tarn Zirnhelt and I am a 14-year-old senior member of the Big Lake 4-H club. This will be my second year in 4-H and I am showing and selling my steer named Bear. I bought Bear from our neighbour Walter Hengslter. I chose him because he was big and strong at a young age. Bear and I would love for you to come visit us at the Big Lake 4-H club stall at this year’s show and sale.
Williams Lake & District 4-H 2025
Highland 4-H Club
The Highland 4-H Club has been operating out of the Interlakes area since 2020. This year we have 13 members ranging from ages eight to 18 and our projects include beef, cloverbud, photography, sheep and swine.
On July 4 we hosted our very first Dinner and Silent Auction at Eddy’s in 70 Mile. We would like to thank everyone that helped make it a big success! The members have also worked hard ensuring their projects and themselves were ready for Achievement Day. The excitement continues as they are now gearing up even more for the Williams Lake District Annual Show and Sale.
Colter Bishop Lot #40
My name is Colter Bishop and I’m eight-yearsold, this is my third year in 4-H with the Highland 4-H Club. This is my last year as a Cloverbud, my favourite part of 4-H is Achievement day because we get to show off our stuff. Next year when I am a junior, I want to do a sheep project and a swine project.
Gauge Bishop Lot #41
Hey! My name is Gauge Bishop, treasurer of the Highland 4-H Club, and 10th year member in 4-H. My favourite hobbies are sports, videogames, adventure and camping. When I’m in 4-H I love to hang out with my pig and take random pictures of nature for photography. Thank you for reading!
Logan Sankey Lot #46
Hi my name is Logan Rhea Sankey. I am nine-years-old. This is my fourth year in 4-H with the Highland Club and my first year as a junior. This year I did a beef project as well as a sheep project, both I am doing with my older sister. My market steer is a Black Angus/Shorthorn/Speckled Park from one of the cows from our farm. I picked Coconut to be my market steer animal because I liked his markings. My lamb Albert Einstein I chose because he came from my own sheep.
Max Sankey Lot #47
My name is Max Sankey, I am 16-years-old. This is my sixth year in 4-H with the Highland Club and third time doing market swine. My swine’s name is Violet she’s a Landrace/Yorkshire Cross. I have enjoyed doing the activities at my swine meeting and being vice-president this year.
Daizey Sankey Lot #45
Hi my name is Daizey Sankey, I am 18-years-old. This is my sixth year in 4-H and 5th year doing Market Beef. I am also doing a market lamb this year, as I haven’t done one in a few years. My lamb is a Suffolks/Charolais that was born on our farm, his name is Hugo. My steer’s name is Black Jack and he is a Shorthorn/Speckled Park who was born on our farm. I also decided to do a heifer project again this year, my heifer’s name is Angel and she’s a Black Angus.
Emma Silvey Lot #48
PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, I love PIGS! Hi there, my name is Emma Silvey and this is my gilt Suzie. I have been in 4-H for five years now and I love it. I am a proud member of the Highland 4-H Club, and live in Lone Butte. I love raising animals and giving them the best life EVER!
Laeken Allenby Lot #36
Lilyanna Allenby Lot #37
Aaliyah Aldridge Lot #50
Hello, my name is Aaliyah Aldridge.I am 12 years old and have been a member of the Horsefly 4-H Club for five years. This year, I am doing two projects; they are photography and market steer. My steer’s name is Draco and he is my favourite steer I’ve raised. Draco is a Hereford x Angus. He is my first crossbred steer and I am very happy with the way he has grown.
Hadley Aldridge Lot #51
Hi! My name is Hadley Aldridge.I am eight years old and am in my last year as a cloverbud in the Horsefly 4-H Club. This year, I got to do unit three and unit four. My favorite thing was learning more about pigs and even getting my own little piggies! I can’t wait to be a junior next year and do a swine!
Reed Christenson Lot #52
My name is Reed Christenson. I have a market steer named Milo and a mature cow-calf pair named Morgan and Twitch. This is my seventh year in 4-H, and my first year as a senior. My steer Milo is the same calf that my mature cow Morgan raised last year in 4-H. Now, they’re both back in the program together. I’m proud to be raising a quality market steer that represents the Horsefly Beef name and provides great beef for the buyer. When I’m not doing 4-H things like speeches, judging rallies, record books, etc., I really enjoy dirt biking and playing hockey! I’m really looking forward to this year’s show and sale. Be sure to stop by the Horsefly Beef stall to see all of the amazing cattle we have to offer!
Turner Christenson Lot #53
My name is Turner Christenson, and this is my seventh year in the Horsefly 4-H Club. This year in 4-H I have three projects which are steer, heifer and a mature cow-calf pair. My steer’s name is Marvin, and he is a Charolais cross. My heifer’s name is Molly and she’s a purebred Charolais. Lastly, my mature cow and calf’s names are Kali and Nancy. They are also purebred Charolais. Recently, I have started my own herd on Gardner Ranch – it’s a purebred Charolais herd. My herd includes my mature cow-calf, my heifer and I have another purebred cow which is not part of 4-H. This is my first year that one of my cows had a bull calf. I will hopefully be able to raise it into a great bull to sell for profit.
Williams Lake & District 4-H 2025
Horsefly 4-H Club
The Horsefly 4-H club has been in operation for 33 years. This year, our club currently has 17 members, seven cloverbuds, five juniors and five seniors. Our club has projects in beef, sheep, swine, foods, photography, junior leadership and, of course, cloverbuds.
Throughout the year, members have completed speeches, judging, community wide garbage pickup, a Valentine’s Day cookie fundraiser, marketing and many club adventures. The Horsefly 4-H club members showed off all their projects at our achievement day on July 13 and look forward to presenting their projects at the 67th annual Williams Lake 4-H Show and Sale.
My name is Justin Damm. I am 12 years old and a member of the Horsefly 4-H Club. This is my third year in 4-H, and I am doing Market Lamb again as my project. My Market Lamb’s name is Zeus. He has a companion lamb named Bolt. Zeus is a Suffolk cross, and he is full of energy! I chose Zeus because he was the biggest lamb available on Sheryl’s farm. I get my lambs from her every year because she breeds in time for us 4-H kids and raises animals specifically for market. Zeus started out on hay, rolled oats and alfalfa cubes. Now, he eats sheep texture and grasses in the pasture with the other lambs. Zeus spends his days running around with Tulip and Candice, who were my previous year’s companion lambs. He loves to chase the chickens and play king of the hill on his favourite rock! He also really enjoys baths and always acts proud after he’s clean. Zeus is always on the move and loves to explore. He’s curious, brave and a little bit wild—but also very sweet. I’m excited to see how he does this year at the show!
Eli DeCicco-Rempel Lot#55
Hello, my name is Eli DeCicco-Rempel, and this is my second year in the Horsefly 4-H Club. This year, my project is a market steer that is a Simmental cross named Buster. This is my first year raising a market animal, so I am really looking forward to the Show and Sale. See you there!
Braedi-Rae Gordon
Lot # 56
My name is Braedi-Rae. This is my first year in 4-H as a cloverbud in the Horsefly club. I really liked writing a speech this year and doing the different activities with the cloverbuds. I am excited for the Show and Sale, and when I am older, I want to do beef or swine.
Blake Kershaw Lot #57
My name is Blake Kershaw. My club is Horsefly 4-H Club. This is my 2nd year as a cloverbud When I am bigger, I am going to show swine because my dad won’t let me do sheep.
Charlee Kershaw Lot #58
Hello. My name is Charlee Kershaw, and this is my sixth year in the Horsefly 4-H Club. I am the treasurer of my club. My projects this year are Junior Leader, Heifer and Market Steer. My heifer’s name is Lola, and she is a red Simmental cross with a white blaze on her face. My market steer is named Frank and is a Red Angus. Frank is expected to weigh 1,400 pounds by Show and Sale. I would like to invite you to the Horsefly Beef stall to visit Frank and I. We hope to see you there.
Ireland Kershaw Lot #59
Hi! I’m Ireland Kershaw and this is my fifth year in the Horsefly 4-H club. Pictured is my pig, Shamrock. She is a Hereford pig. She is the younger sister of my last pig, Dublin. I invite you to the Williams Lake Show and Sale. Sale day is August 4 at 5:50 p.m. I hope to see a lot of you there!
Aleeta Laffer Lot # 62
Hi, my name is Aletta, and I am six years old. This is my first year as a Cloverbud in the Horsefly 4-H Club. I have had a lot of fun so far. When I am a junior, I want my first project to be swine.
Braydon Lazar Lot #61
Hello, my name is Braydon Lazar, and I am a part of the Horsefly 4-H Club. This is my third year as a junior. This year, I’ll be showing five different sheep. My market lamb name is Rip, my ewe lamb is Lisa and my ewe with lambs at foot are Texi-Tex and her two lambs Lisa and Duke Jr. Lisa is a Canadian Arcott and Texel. She is curious and likes to run and play with every sheep. Rip got his name because he was very jumpy and full of energy and would rip around, but now he is much calmer. He can still be a goofball, but he is also very lovely. His weight gain has ranged between 0.67 pounds and one pound per day. He is a Hampshire cross. I let the sheep go on pasture three times a week and also walk them frequently. My lot number is 63 and I am always glad to answer any questions. I hope to see you at the 4-H Show and Sale.
Mia Liebaert Lot #62
Hi, my name is Mia, and I am a cloverbud. I am eight years old, and this is my first year in 4-H. When I am older, I want to do a horse project. I am in the Horsefly 4-H club. My favourite thing in 4-H was going to the dairy farm and meeting calves.
Carter McPherson Lot #63
My name is Carter McPherson, and this is my first year as a Horsefly 4-H Cloverbud. My favourite part of 4-H is the speeches and judging. When I’m older I want to raise swine.
Cameron McPherson Lot #64
My name is Cameron McPherson, and this is my first year as a Horsefly 4-H Cloverbud. My favourite part of 4-H this year was the judging rally. Next year when I’m a junior, I want to do a small engine project.
Ashley Wilson Lot #67
Howdy, my name is Ashley Wilson. I am 17 years old and this is my ninth year in the Horsefly 4-H Club. I am a senior member, and I am in photography. I am the club president of the Horsefly 4-H Club.I have been practicing taking a lot of nature photos and many other things. My sale photo will be announced at Show and Sale and my lot number is 67, so keep your eyes out and come say hi. Hope to see you there.
Wilson Lot # 68
Hi, my name is Samantha Wilson, I am 12 years old and I have been a member of the Horsefly 4-H Club for four years. My project I have chosen to do this year is Foods. This year, I have concentrated on healthier eating habits with the recipes I have practiced, such as homemade snack mix, sweet corn chicken rice bowl, strawberry jam made with honey, poor man’s casserole, chicken burgers and one treat, cake pops! I can’t wait to see everyone at Show and Sale.
Samantha
Justin Damm Lot #54
Drucilla Archie
Hello, my name is Drucilla Archie, I am Lot #70. I am a senior in the Lone Butte 4-H Club and I have been in 4-H for seven years. I am doing a total of four projects this year. Market swine, market lamb, yearling ewe and photography. I will be selling my swine. My market swine is a Yorkshire cross, his name is Dude. He was born on February 15.
Kaleb Archie
My name is Kaleb Archie, Lot #71. I am a junior in the Lone Butte 4-H Club. This is my second year in 4-H. This year I am selling a market lamb, her name is Flower. She is a Suffolk Cross and was born February 29.
Loghan Archie
My name is Loghan Archie, I am the vice-president of the Lone Butte 4-H Club. I have been dedicated to 4-H for seven years, with six of those focused on beef. My market steer’s name is Copper Coin, he is a Charolais cross and homegrown with a love for cuddles. I also have a Yearling ewe project and a horse project this year.
Chase Bennett
Chase Bennett, Lot #73, from the Lone Butte 4-H Club is showing a market lamb this year. This is his second year in 4-H, and he’s enjoyed learning how to halter-train and care for his animal. He has worked hard to ensure it’s healthy and ready for show day. Chase will be selling his project at the auction and looks forward to putting the earnings toward future 4-H projects.
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Lake & District 4-H 2025
Lone Butte 4-H Club
The Lone Butte 4-H Club has been active in Lone Butte for over 45 years.
We have 11 members doing projects including beef, sheep, swine, horse, photography, foods and Cloverbud for 2025. We always welcome new members to join our club and learn what 4-H has to offer. For more information please contact Heidi Meier at 250-706-1476.
Luke McKean
Hi my name is Luke McKean, Lot #77. This is my third year in 4-H and I am a junior. I am in photography this year. I love doing photography because it is fun! I do well because of my great leader Nikki. I hope you will support me this year and buy my photo. Thank you.
Hunter Bennett
Hunter Bennett, lot #74, from Lone Butte 4-H Club is working on a pen of three rabbits and it’s been a fun and rewarding journey. He has enjoyed the hands-on experience and has grown in both patience and confidence. He is looking forward to the show and hopes to find a supportive buyer for his well-cared-for rabbits.
Janielle Dick
My name is Janielle Dick, I am a senior in the Lone Butte 4-H Club. I have been in 4-H for seven years. This year I am doing two projects - a market swine and a market lamb. I will be selling my market swine. My swine is named Mrs. Nugget, she is a Yorkshire cross born February 15.
Kelly Meier
My name is Kelly Meier, I am a senior member of the Lone Butte 4-H Club. This year I am the club president. I am doing two sheep projects, a horse unit and a market swine which will be sold at the sale on August 4.
Kolby Robins
Kolby Robins, Lot #79, is in his third year in the Lone Butte 4-H Club. He’s proud to present his third 4-H market lamb - raised with dedication and hands-on experience. This halter-broke, healthy lamb is show-ready and raised with care. Support a hardworking young producer and take home top-notch meat and value!
Cody Drager
Cody Drager, Lot #76, Lone Butte 4-H . I’m a passionate 4-H member in my fifth year raising market swine. I bring passion, dedication and hard work to every one of my projects. This beautiful swine is a result of constant daily care with as much effort into quality as possibly. She was raised on a small hobby farm and trained regularly. This market swine is strong, healthy and prepared for any buyer. When you support me, you’re investing in great quality pork and feeling the passion for a new generation of young farmers. Thank you.
Sarah Tinney
Quality over quantity. That’s how I would describe my steer. Hello everyone, I’m Sarah Tinney, Lot #84. This year I have a market steer that I will be selling. He is a Highland/Dexter. So, he isn’t going to be crazy big but from the many years that my family has raised this breed I can tell you that the beef is the best we have ever eaten. It has been a really good year so far with my steer but also with my market lamb! I know that my animals are well raised. I can’t wait for show and sale!
This year’s 4-H project I have for sale is a 1998 YAMAHA WARRIOR 350. I have set the valves. Replaced back axle bearing. The neutral safety switch. I’ve also done a carb clean and tuned the carb. The seat also has been redone. Come check it out.
Dominic Billyboy Lot #89
Hi my name is Dominic Billyboy, this is my sixth year in Rose Lake/Miocene 4-H club. I am 15-yearsold and my project is a market steer. It would show great support to see you there and show your appreciation for the fellow 4-H kids who worked so hard to get there.
Jezebel Billyboy Lot #90
Hey my name is Jezebel Billyboy, I’m from the Rose Lake/Miocene 4-H club and I’m 17-years-old and this is my sixth year in 4-H. This year my projects are market steer and heifer. I hope to see you at show and sale and for you to show support for all the kids who have work so hard to get there, and for the work they have accomplished.
Rose Lake/Miocene 4-H Club
Hey there everyone, this is the 56th annual year the Rose Lake/ Miocene 4-H Club has been operating. Our club has 21 members ages from six to 19 with projects including beef, swine, sheep, cloverbuds, poultry and small engines.
We have our monthly meetings at the Miocene Community Hall as well as most of our club functions. We as a group are so blessed to be connected to such a great community as the Miocene area and Williams Lake as a whole.
The club has done numerous gatherings and meet-ups during this year as well as some successful community events such as the annual Easter weekend petting zoo. Members have worked hard with their projects to get everything ready for Show and Sale as well as the rest of the 4-H district.
Rose Lake/Miocene would like to give a big shoutout to all our past sponsors, buyers and supporters and give the community of Williams Lake a warmest invitation to the 67th annual 4-H Show and Sale.
Echo Cameron Lot #91
This is my second year as a junior and my first doing a market lamb. But my lamb is too nice to sell, so I am keeping her to show as a yearling ewe for next year too.
Fallon Cameron Lot #92
I am a third year cloverbud. Next year I am going to do a rabbit project and maybe something else too. I already have two rabbits and their names are Flopsy and Mopsy.
Lot #93
My name is Amelia Chalifoux I am 14-yearsold and I am going into grade 10. This is my first year in 4-H. My project this year is swine. My pig’s name is Harriet and she is a Yorkshire/Landrace. She has a great personality and greets me at the gate every time she hears me and she loves people and other animals. She loves to run around and lay in the sun.
Isabella Grimmer Lot #95
My name is Isabella and I have had the privilege of raising George as my first market hog 4-H project. He has been well taken care of with daily feeding, regular exercise and lots of attention. George is a healthy, well-muscled pig with a good temperament. He has been raised on a balanced diet and kept in a clean and comfortable environment. He is the pig you want to come and see.
Kienna Iverson Lot #96
Hello, my name is Kienna Iverson and this is my second year in the Rose Lake/Miocene 4-H club. I am 15-years-old and my project is a Black Angus steer named Wrangler. Wrangler has been eating Altwasser and has unlimited hay. Hope to see you at Show and Sale.
Ivory Johnston Lot #98
My name is Ivory Johnston and this is my first year as a Junior. I am very excited to show my projects this year. I have been in 4-H for four years now. This year I have a beef heifer project and a market steer. I have been taking great care of my steer this year and I am very proud of him. Please stop by my stall and say ‘hi,” I will be in Rose Lake/Miocene Club beef stalls.
Amelia Chalifoux
Jeremiah Johnston Lot # 99
Howdy friends! My name is Jeremiah Johnston and I am very proud to say I have been in 4-H for six years now. This year I have four projects – all beef. But I will be showing and selling my market steer, Houdini, at the Show and Sale. My steer is a good looking and moving steer. Hope to meet you there!
Rose Lake/Miocene 4-H Club
Scarlett Johnston #101
Hello, my name is Scarlett Johnston and this is my steer, Pepsi. He is a homegrown Black Angus market steer. Pepsi did very well in his classes at the last Cariboo Classic Show, and I am super pleased with his strong topline which is where your primal cuts will come from. Pepsi is also long bodied with a big frame. Come see him in person at Show and Sale at our Rose Lake/Miocene stall.
Weston Kelly Lot #102
Hi my name is Weston. This is my first year in 4-H, my club is Rose Lake/Miocene. The project that I am doing this year is a Honda xl100s. I originally bought this bike for $100 as a non-running project, the first thing I did was clean the carburetor and change the spark plug on the bike and it fired right up. Since then I have been cleaning the bike up and doing a lot of fine tuning to make everything functional so far I have around $700 into this bike, it now runs and drives with everything functioning as it was when it was brand new.
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Hi! I’m Lana Van Beers and this is my 12th and final year in 4-H. I have a Black Angus Steer named Harvey. I estimate he will weigh 1,300 pounds by Show and Sale, and will taste very yummy! Hope to see you guys there and thank you for your support!
Austin Van Beers Lot #106
Austin Van Beers. This is my ninth year in the Rose Lake/Miocene 4-H Club. I am raising a pig this year; his name is Greg. He is long, wide, and deep, and will taste nice and juicy!
Lana Van Beers Lot#107
Williams Lake & District 4-H 2025 San Jose 4-H Club
Hello, my name is Sienna and this is my fifth year in 4-H. I am part of the San Jose 4-H Club, Lot #109 and I am the club reporter this year. I have a market steer named Niner and a heifer project named Cherry. This is my first year taking a heifer project. I love being in 4-H because I get to experience and learn new things all the time.
Hi, my name is Denver Lytton and this is my eighth year in 4-H. This year I am the vice-president for the San Jose Club. Outside of 4-H, I compete in rodeo and enjoy downhill skiing, volleyball, baseball and spending time at the lake. This year my black Angus steer’s name is Snoop Dawg and we are looking forward to seeing you at Show and Sale. Come find us in the barn under Lot #110. See you there.
My name is Tel Lytton, this is my eighth year in 4-H and I am the safety officer for the San Jose 4-H Club. Outside of 4-H I enjoy competing in rodeo, playing golf, skiing and the outdoors. Show and Sale is always so much fun and I look forward to it each year. This year my lot number is 111 and I invite you to come visit, even just to see all the animals.
The San Jose 4-H Club has been running for four years and has 12 members: six seniors, five juniors, and one Cloverbud. My favourite club fundraiser we do is the Christmas wreath making because we get to meet new people, teach them, and build community spirit. The projects our club will have at Show & Sale are 11 market steers, four heifers, a cow-calf, and a Cloverbud display showcasing work for unit three and four. Show & Sale is a great way to celebrate our hard work, learning, and achievements. – Club Reporter, Sienna Kalashnikoff
Hi my name is Chase Pincott. I am 12-years-old and this is my fourth year being a part of the San Jose 4-H Club, Lot 114. I have two projects this year, market steer and heifer. I would like to give a big thank you to my last year’s buyer Brink & Associates Harbour Wealth Management. I’m looking forward to the show and sale this year hope to see you all there!
Rylan Pincott
Hi my name is Rylan Pincott. I am 11-years-old and this is my fourth year being a part of the San Jose 4-H Club but my second year with a beef project. I am Lot #115 this year. I have three projects this year, market steer, heifer, and cow calf project. I would like to give a big thank you to my last year’s buyer Titan Built Construction. I am looking forward to this year’s show and sale hope to see you all there.
Ila Ritchie
Hi! My name is Ila Ritchie. I am Lot #116 in the San Jose 4-H Club. I am in Grade 4 and this is my first year as a junior and raising a market steer. Teddy Bear is a Sim-Angus. My favourite memory this year is taking him to Cariboo Classic. We learned a lot getting ready for and at our first ever show. I hope to see you at the show and sale!
Zoe Ritchie
Hi! My name is Zoe Ritchie. I am in Grade 3 and this is my third year as a cloverbud in the San Jose 4-H Club, Lot #117. This year I got to learn about horses, bike safety, clothing, goat, dog, photography and swine. My favourite project was photography. I love to take pictures of animals especially. I also completed unit four with my steer named Bubbles. I am looking forward to having my first 4-H steer next year!
Weetman
Hello my name is Chelsia Weetman. I’m a senior member of the San Jose 4-H Club. This is my seventh year in 4-H. My project this year is a homegrown Hereford market steer named Micky. My steer comes from my family’s ranch in Big Creek. This year I am taking part in 4-H’s Agri-Career Quest camp, touring various jobs in agriculture. I hope to continue working with animals after I graduate from high school in 2026. I am Lot # 119, I look forward to the opportunity to introduce you to Micky.
Hello my name is Jerrett Weetman. I’m a junior member of the San Jose 4-H Club. This is my third year in 4-H. My project this year is a homegrown Hereford market steer named Tony! I have enjoyed taking care of Tony this year, feeding and brushing him daily. He likes to walk up and down our driveway. I have enjoyed attending the 4-H District judging rallies this year and placed first in juniors judging beef at the May rally. I am Lot #120, come down and I can introduce you to Tony on August 4 at 1 p.m.
Jerrett Weetman
Sienna Kalashnikoff
Denver Lytton
Tel Lytton
Chase Pincott
Chelsia
Aeris Allan
Hi, my name is Aeris. I’m nineyears-old and a member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. My steer’s name is Leo. He is a red Simmental with a big white blaze, and I’ve loved him ever since he was a calf. I think he’s very fancy looking, and he’s also very quiet. He loves alfalfa cubes! This is my second year in 4-H, but this is my first year doing a project. I’ve really enjoyed learning how to train Leo. At first, he wasn’t always very well-behaved, he tried to run away when I was leading him and didn’t like being caught. I worked really hard and spent a lot of time with him, and now he’s really good for me. I’m very excited for Show and Sale! I’m a little nervous, but mostly excited. I hope you come see Leo at the Williams Lake Stockyards—he’s a special steer, and I’m really proud of how far we’ve come together!
Greyson Allan
Hello, my name is Greyson Allan. I am 11-years-old, and this is my second year in 4-H. I’m a proud member of the Springhouse 4-H Club, and I’d love to tell you about my market steer. He is very quiet and very tame. He’s finished and ready for the barbecue. He won’t chase you around the pen like some others might (like my last steer did!). He is halter broke—really halter broke—and I think he’s the quietest steer in the whole entire world. When I was picking my steer out, I really wanted a black one. In the pen, I had two choices: a black one and a red one. The black one was nervous, and he kept walking away from me. The red one—Axel—was really quiet. He let me touch his nose and his face, and he just stood there. That’s when I picked him. At weigh-in, he did great and even got a new tag. A couple of months later I took him to our cow camp. We learned how to brush down first, then forward. I also got to try clipping, which was cool. He was super easy to handle while we gave him a bath, blow-dried, lots of grooming and practiced showmanship. You should come check him out. Come on down to the Williams Lake Stockyards for the 4-H show and sale, we’re lot# 124, trust me it will be worth it!
Kate Altwasser
My name is Kate Altwasser. I am a senior member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. This is my first full-year in 4-H and I am extremely excited to be showing my steer at the 2025 Williams Lake Show and Sale. It has been such a fun, exciting and educational experience so far. 4-H has become a passion for me, and I look forward to next year already. I’ve been putting in lot of time and effort to be prepared. From feeding top quality grain and hay products, to ensuring clean water and near-daily baths, I’ve been working hard with my steer to look and feel his best come show week. I’d like to personally invite you to attend the Williams Lake and District Show and Sale that will take place from July 31 to Aug.4 , starting at 5:30 p.m. I also invite you to come to the showmanship competitions for all of the animals, which will be held earlier in the week. It would mean a lot to see your friendly faces while proudly displaying our projects, many that were started last fall. Please look for me, lot #125. I’ll be there all week so please stop by to say hello and ask any questions!
Williams Lake & District 4-H 2025
Springhouse 4-H Club
The Springhouse 4-H Club invites everyone to attend the 67th Annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale.
Harlow Anderson
Hello, my name is Harlow Anderson. I am lot number 126. I am a senior in the Springhouse 4-H Club. This is my second year in photography and my third year in 4-H. I feel like I have developed my skills in photography even further this year and I look forward to sharing my images! I hope to see you all at the stockyards on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.
Freya Brown
Kaycee Cunningham
Hi, my name is Kaycee C. My lot number 132. This is my fourth year in 4-H with Springhouse 4-H Club. My lamb this year is a Suffolk Hampshire Dorset Cross. His name is Wayne. He is really nice and sweet, always smiling. I would like to invite you to the 67th Annual 4-H Show and Sale. Sheep day is Friday August 1st, and the Sale is Monday Aug. 4. Hope you can come, see everyone’s hard work and all the animals.
My name is Freya Brown; I am 10-years-old and am in the Springhouse 4-H Club. This is my first year in 4-H. I am raising a market lamb as my 4-H project. I have learned a lot this year, especially at sheep camp and I am excited to learn more. I will be showing and selling my market lamb at the 67th annual Williams Lake and District 4-H show and sale. I would like to see everyone out to watch all the great projects this year!
Shea Carr-Humphries
Hi, my name is Shea Carr-Humphries and I am a senior beef member in the Springhouse 4-H Club. This year I have a black Angus steer named Deontay - I purchased him from Chimney Creek Hereford Ranch, and I am really happy with how he is finishing. Deontay has given me a bit of a run for my money this year as he’s a bit high-headed, so we’ve had a few battles. The good news is with a lot of hard work on both of our parts he has calmed down and is actually a pretty well-behaved fellow. My steer gets fed twice daily with Sure Shot grain and hay, and he has always been a great eater. He is growing steadily, and I am really proud of how he is turning out. I invite you to come meet him (and a lot of other amazing 4-H projects) at the 67th annual 4-H Show and Sale, which takes place at the Williams Lake stockyards from July 31 to Aug. 4. I will be in the barn, my lot # is 129. Hope to see you there!
Jude Carr-Humphries
Hello, my name is Jude Carr-Humphries, and this is my 12th year in the Springhouse 4-H club and my sixth year doing a market steer project. This year my steer is a Black Angus and his name is Fats, he has a chill personality with hints of stubbornness, but he is easy to handle and groom and I believe he is a good market contender. I am looking forward to the Show and Sale and hope to learn more every year. The Show and Sale will be held from July 31, through until Aug. 4. The sale happens on August 4. I hope everyone will come on down to the Williams Lake Stockyards and check out this awesome event! I am going to be in the barn in the Springhouse 4-H Club beef pen, my lot # is 128.I would like to thank all of the amazing sponsors, volunteers and buyers who support local 4-H year after year!
Kaeden Cunningham
My name is Kaeden. This is my first year as a junior for Springhouse 4-H Club. My lot number is 130. My lamb’s name is Tank. He is a Hampshire Suffolk Dorset Cross.
Kammille Cunningham
Hi! My name is Kammille, this is my fifth year in Springhouse 4-H Club. My project this year is market swine and her name is Peppa. She loves getting her ears scratched, having a bath and eating freshly cut grass. I would like to invite you all to the 67th Annual 4-H Show and Sale. Come see us at the swine pens! I can’t wait to see you all there!
Nylan Fuller
Hi, my name is Nylan Fuller from the Springhouse 4-H club. This is my first year in 4-H and I’m doing swine. My Yorkshire Landrace is named Arnold. Raised on both pasture and feed he will make great dinner! Hope to see you at the 67th annual Show and Sale.
Connor Grier
Hello, my name is Connor Grier, and I am a junior in my fourth year of 4-H. I am part of the Springhouse 4-H Club and have a market steer this year. My steer,Angus, is a Hereford steer born on April 5, 2024. I have always had homegrown steers and Angus is no different. I hope you come see me and Angus at the Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale on July 31 to August 4. If you cannot make it, you can still bid on my steer online via dlms.ca I hope to see you there!
Taylor Grier
Hey y’all I’m
Taylor Grier and this is my fourth year in the Springhouse 4-H Club. This year my projects are heifer and cow-calf. My heifer is a red Angus named Jellybean, and my cow and calf’s names are Jessi and James. My goal this year is to get better at grooming and fitting. I’m also looking forward to showing my projects at Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale.
Wade Hansen
Hi, my name is Wade Hansen Lot #136. I am a senior member in the Springhouse 4-H Club, and this is my third year in 4-H and my second year with a steer. I would like to invite you all to the 67th annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale from July 31 to Aug. 4 at the Williams Lake stockyards. The sale will be on Monday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. and the parade of champions at 4:30 p.m. This year I have raised a market steer named King. He is a home-grown red Angus, and a large steer. At the sale he will weigh between 1,300 to 1,400 lbs. I hope to see you all there!
Colin
My name is Colin Hlusek and this is my ninth year in 4-H. My Lot # is 137. I am a member of the Springhouse 4-H Club and this year I have a market steer named Freight Train. Freight Train is an Angus steer that I bought from Bar S Cattle Company. Freight Train has quite the personality and has kept me on my toes all year. If you would like to see what this Freight Train is all about, come down to the Stockyards to see what I have achieved with him. For further information please don’t hesitate to contact met. Hope to see you there.
Linda Hlusek
Hello ! My name is Linda Hlusek and I am Lot # 138. I would like to thank all previous buyers and those who supported me in my 4-H endeavors. I am passionate, outgoing and proud of what I have accomplished throughout my 4-H years. This is my 11th and final year in 4-H and my sixth year as a member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. This year I am also the president of Springhouse 4-H Club. This year for my projects I have raised a market steer, a mature cow/calf, young beef project (Gemma and Nosler) and an ewe lamb (Nutella). My steer’s name is Big Daddy. I purchased him from Bar S Cattle Company. I would like to invite you to come down to Williams Lake Show and Sale and see what 4-H has to offer. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Hlusek
Brynna Holm
Hello, my name is Brynna Holm. My lot number is 140. This year I am excited to show my heifer Pearl and my flashy steer Mister. Mister is living up to his name and has been a gentleman to work with. I was very proud to show him off at the beginning of June at the Cariboo Classic. During that weigh-in Mister weighed 1,220 pounds. I am expecting him to weigh in around 1,350 pounds at show and sale. I hope you can make it too the stockyards to meet Mister and Pearl. See you there!
Hello, my name is Dace Holm. My lot number is 141 and this year I have a tank of a steer I named Tonka. Tonka is extra special to me as his mom (Penelope) was my 4-H heifer project in 2023, in 2024 I showed her and Tonka as a cow/calf, and we won reserve (second place overall cow/calf pair). His mom is a first calf out of one of my cows as well. This year, I will be showing Penelope and her 2025 heifer calf as mature cow calf, and Tonka as my market steer. Tonka is finishing really well, and I think he will weigh 1,400 pounds at the end of July. It is really exciting to say all three animals I am showing have been home-raised by myself. Please come down and see us in the Springhouse stall at show and sale.
Hi, my name is Carson James, I am a senior member of the Springhouse 4-H club. I am 14-years-old, and this is my third year in 4-H. I am raising a market steer named Rusty. Rusty will be available for purchase at the 67th annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale auction, on August 4, 2025, which I’d like to invite you to. Show and Sale will be held at the Williams Lake stockyards at 4665 Cattle Dr. Rusty is a purebred Simmental steer; He will be around 1200 pounds at show and sale. Rusty and my lot number is 142, so I hope you come around the barn and have a look at my steer Rusty.
Ekko Jessop
My name is Ekko Jessop. I am a Cloverbud in Springhouse 4-H. This is my second year in 4-H. I love 4-H! Come to our Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale. I’ll show you my favourite crafts.
Williams Lake & District 4-H 2025
Springhouse 4-H Club
Hi my name is Tessa Jessop, Lot #144. I am a member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. This year I raised a market hog named Jeffrey from Fox Dairy. This is my fourth year in 4-H, and my first year as a senior. Jeffrey started early with show training and is doing awesome. Hope we see you at the Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale. Ill be showing Jeffrey there.
Samantha Kerman
My name is Samantha Kerman; I am 14-years-old and this is my fourth year in 4-H. This is year my third in photography and next year hoping to do my first year of lamb.
Conlee King
My name is Conlee King, and this is my first year as a Cloverbud. I love the Springhouse 4-H club because the people are all so nice. My two big brothers have beef projects, and I help them feed and do chores.
Cooper King
Hi my name is Cooper King, and this is my first year with the Springhouse 4-H Club. I have raised one steer before, and I am so excited to bring another one to the Show and Sale. My steer
“Chester” is a red Angus from SL Ranch Ventures in Miocene and the minute I saw him I knew he would be a great beef project. Charlotte Attrill puts a lot of care and attention into her calves, and I feel lucky to have one. He has a great appetite and eats all his grain no matter what. Come on down to the Show and Sale and check out Lot #147.
“Chester” is a great prospect.
Corden King
Hi my name is Corden King, and this is my first year with the Springhouse 4-H Club. I did Cloverbuds before, but this is my first market steer. I chose to buy my prospect from Spady Farms because Dean Spady is so knowledgeable, and he always has amazing calves. Thank youDean and Denzel for helping me pick out “Tim Bit”- a red Angus steer who comes from your awesome breeding program. Please join us at the Williams Lake and District Show and Sale and come and view Lot #148 Timbit.
Piper MacDonald
Hello, I’m Piper MacDonald. This is my first year as a Cloverbud in the Springhouse 4-H Club. I am Lot #150 and I hope to see you at Show and Sale to share all the things I have learned about this year.
Kellin Mann
Jarrett Mecham
Hello, my name is Jarrett Mecham lot number 153 from the Springhouse 4-H Club. I would like to thank my buyer from last year, M.H. King Excavating, for buying my market steer. This year I have a homegrown market steer named Wendell. He is a Simmental cross steer. Wendell is a great steer. At Show and Sale his end weight should be about 1,250 lbs. Me and Wendell have already gone to two open shows. Prospects 2000 and Cariboo classic which we won junior championship showman. Hope to see you there!
Molly Murphy
Hi, my name is Molly and this is my first year as a senior member. This year I am showing a dry yearling ewe, Honey, and my market lamb, Douglas. Douglas would make a great addition to your dinner plate! I would like to invite you to the sale on Aug 4. Hope to see you there!
Quinn Murphy
Hello, my name is Kellin Mann, and I am 10-years-old. This is my second year in 4-H. I am a member of Springhouse and my project this year is photography unit two. My lot number is 151. I have been having fun making new friends this year and learning new skills such as landscape photography. I look forward to showing you all my photos at show on sale Monday, August 4, 2025.
Jace Mecham
Hello everyone, my name is Jace Mecham. I would like to say thank you to my last year’s buyer Sprucelee Construction Ltd. for their continuous support of 4-H. This is my ninth year as a member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. This year I am taking a steer project named Tony and a cow calf project, Silver and Sandals. Tony will be about 1,475 pounds at the sale. This year I attended two open shows with my steer, Prospect 2000 in Kamloops and Cariboo Classic in Williams Lake. These shows are important to progress my showmanship skills. I hope to see you all at the Williams Lake Stockyards, for the 67th annual 4-H Show and Sale from July 31 to Aug. 4.
Hi, my name is Quinn from the Springhouse 4-H Club. This year is my 3rd year in 4-H and I am doing a Dorset breed market lamb named Olaf. I hope to see you at the 67th annual Show and Sale.
Ruby Murphy
Hi, I’m Ruby and I’m a Cloverbud. My favourite project was horse. I hope to see you at Show and Sale!
Brennan Oler
My name is Brennan Oler and I am Lot #157. This is my third year in 4-H and I’m 11-years-old. This year my pig’s name is Steve, and he is coming along very nicely for Show and Sale. The Sale is on Monday August 4 with the parade of champions at 4:30 p.m. and sale at 5:00.p.m. The sale is offered in person or online through DLMS. Please pre-register prior to the sale at www.dlms.ca. I hope to see you all there so you can check out Steve and all the other animals.
Dace Holm
Carson James
Tessa Jessop
Kristy Oler
My name is Kristy Oler, Lot #158, and this my fourth year in 4-H and this year I’m doing swine. My pig’s name is Scott, and he has put on a lot of weight and muscle in preparation for Show & Sale. The Sale is on Monday, August 4 with the parade of champions at 4:30 p.m. and sale at 5:00.p.m. The sale is offered in person or online through DLMS. Please pre-register prior to the sale at www.dlms.ca. Hope to see you all there to check out Scott and some of the other animals too.
Adrianna Paul
My name is Adrianna Paul I am a junior, and my lot number is 159. My club is Springhouse. I am in photography and horse, and this is my first year in 4-H and I am already having lots of fun. I’m excited to see you at the 67th annual 4-H Show and Sale from July 30 to August 5.
Keaton Paul
My name is Keaton Paul I am lot #160. This is my first year in 4-H as a junior member of Springhouse. My projects are photography and horse. We invite you to the 67th Annual Show and Sale.
Veronica Paul
My name is Veronica Paul. I’m a junior in Springhouse Club. My lot number is #161 and this is my first year in 4-H. My projects are photography and horse. We’ve invited you to the 67th Annual Show and Sale.
Hello, my name is Luca Perizzolo lot #162. This is my first year doing 4-H. 1 am in the Springhouse 4-H Club and I am raising a market steer named Bruno. He is an excellent choice for anyone looking to purchase quality beef. He has a strong balanced build with good muscling across his top line and hindquarters, which means he will yield a high amount of quality meat cuts such as steak and roasts. Bruno is right where he needs to be in terms of a clean, even finish and fat cover, which will help improve both meat flavour and tenderness. Bruno will have a finishing weight on sale day of about 1,300 pounds. If you think you are interested in coming to have a look at Bruno or any other projects, the show and sale will be held at the Williams Lake Stockyards from July 31 to August 4, with the auction being on Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m. If you can’t attend in person, you can pre-register at dims. ca. Feel free to stop by the stockyards anytime, and I hope to see you there!
Williams Lake& District 4-H 2025 Springhouse 4-H Club
Mackenzie-Rae Redl
Hi, my name is Mackenzie-Rae Redl Lot #163. I would like to invite you to the 67th Annual Williams Lake and Distract 4-H Show and Sale. I am a member of the Springhouse 4-H Club and have been for six years. This year I am raising a homegrown market lamb named Spur, and a ewe lamb named Jezebelle. I really enjoy raising my sheep. I love washing and grooming them. I am really looking forward to the Show and Sale and getting to compete with the other sheep members in our district. My favourite part of Show and Sale is being able to be with all of my friends. Our sale is on Aug. 4 and I will be in the Springhouse sheep pens starting at 1:00 p.m. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Show and Sale.
Ryker Redl
Hi, my name is Ryker Redl and I am a Cloverbud member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. I have been in 4-H for three years. This year I have been following my sister to learn about sheep. I learned how to feed, wash and groom my sister’s sheep. I really like meeting new friends in 4-H. Hope to see everyone at our 67th Annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale.
Willa-Lynn Redl
Hi my name is Willa-Lyn Redl, lot# 165 and I would like to invite you to the 67th Annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale. I am a proud member of the Springhouse 4-H Club and have been in 4-H for eight years. This year I am the vice- president of our club. This year I am raising a homegrown Belted Galloway steer named Thor and a homegrown beef booster heifer named Emerald. This year I have enjoyed participating in the district communications with my speak and show on how to make rope halters. We would love to see you at the Williams Lake stockyards from July 31 to Aug. 4. Parade of champion at 4:30 p.m. and sale at 5:30 p.m. Can’t wait to see you in the Springhouse beef pen!
Jasmin Schaer
Greetings! My name is Jasmin Schaer, and I am a senior member in the Springhouse 4-H Club. I am 17-years-old, but this is only my first year in 4-H. I have never done anything like this before, and I am really looking forward to showing my project. My project is a market lamb named Charlie; he is a Suffolk cross that I purchased from Sheryl at Viher ranch. Charlie has proven himself to be a wonderful market lamb project. He has been building muscle and gaining weight consistently over the past few months. He loves to eat, so I also walk him regularly to ensure he is in great shape for Show and Sale. I also work with him daily on his halter skills, grooming and fitting, and my own showmanship skills. Charlie has a unique personality and is such a joy to watch. He has bonded to me since he is my only lamb, and he is happy just to get to hang out with me. I am pleased with his progress, and I hope he finishes well for Show and Sale! Charlie and I will be therewe are lot #167.
Curtis Searls
My name is Curtis Searls, I am 11-years-old. I am in the Springhouse 4-H Club, and this is my third year in 4-H. My project this year is swine, and I am raising a boar named General Hammington. My lot number is #168. This is my second year as a junior member and as a swine member, so this is my second year selling a pig. I have learned a lot about raising a pig and I am excited to show that I’ve learned a lot at the 67th Annual 4-H Show and Sale at the Stockyards from July 31 to Aug. 4. The sale is Monday, Aug. 4 with the Parade of Champions at 4:30 p.m. and a 5:30.p.m. Sale Start. I hope I will see you there and that you will see all our hard work.
Kent Searls
My name is Kent Searls, I am nineyears-old. I am in the Springhouse 4-H Club, and this is my third year in 4-H. My project this year is Cloverbuds. My lot number is #169. I have learned a lot about swine, dogs, goats, photography, and other things and I am excited to show that I’ve learned a lot at the 67th Annual 4-H Show and Sale at the Stockyards from July 31 to August 4. The sale is Monday, August 4th with the Parade of Champions at 4:30 p.m. and a 5:30.p.m. Sale Start. I hope I will see you there and that you will see all our hard work.
Chloe Siemens
Hi, my name is Chloe Siemens. I am Lot #170. I am a junior member in the Springhouse 4-H Club, and this is my first year in 4-H. I decided to do a market lamb; her name is Milkshake. She is a Suffolk, Romney, Rambouillet cross. Milkshake loves to watch and listen to us. She is my little sidekick and follows me wherever I go. My lot number is #170, I look forward to seeing you all on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, for our 67th annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale.
Wyatt Siemens
Hi, my name is Wyatt Siemens. I am Lot #171. This is my first year as a Cloverbud in the Springhouse 4-H group. My favourite part of 4-H this year was learning about swine. I am excited to go to my first show and sale and to see you all there.
Adelynne Smith
Hi! My name is Adelynne Smith, I am 11-yearsold, and this is my fifth year in the Springhouse 4-H Club and my second year as a beef member. This year I am raising a homegrown steer from my parent’s ranch, named Tucker. Tucker is a sired Black Angus and born to a Simmental influence cow. He is a thick and deep bodied calf with a great hair coat for me to learn with. He has been fed a consistent diet of Sure shot grain, alongside his hay and mineral. He and I have competed at Prospect 2000, Cariboo Classic and will show again at the Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale, coming up July 31 - August 4. We’re lot # 172, in the Springhouse 4-H beef stall and will be happy to answer any questions you might have! Hope to see you there!
Beau Smith
Hi! My name is Beau Smith, I am seven-years-old and this is my second year in 4-H. I am a Cloverbud in the Springhouse 4-H Club and have had a great year. This year we learned a lot and my favourite thing to do was grow grass and learn about pigs. I can’t wait for my second Show and Sale coming up July 31- August 4 at the Williams Lake stockyards! Hope to see you there.
Henry Stafford
Hi my name is Henry Stafford, I am a senior member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 67th Annual Williams Lake & District 4-H Show & Sale. This year is my 11th year in 4-H. I am raising a homegrown market steer named little Guy. Little Guy is a purebred Red Angus. He is from my grandparents’ ranch Chimney Creek Hereford Ranch. The 67th Annual Williams Lake & District 4-H Show and Sale goes from July 31 to Aug. 4. Little Guy, and I are lot # 174.
Hi, my name is Lisa-Marie Stafford. I am a senior member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. Paprika and I would like to invite you to the 67th Annual Williams Lake and District Show and Sale where there are all kinds of projects. Paprika and I will be in the Springhouse 4-H beef pen. Paprika is a Red Angus steer that I got from my grandparents. Paprika is about 1,385 lbs. Both of us will be showing on Aug 2. The Williams Lake & District 4-H Sale and sale is from July 31- Aug 4,2024 at the stockyards up on Cattle Drive. Paprika and I are Lot # 175.
Aydra Thiessen
Hi there! My name is Aydra Thiessen, and I’m a member of the Springhouse 4-H Club. This is my second year in 4-H and my second year raising a steer. This year, I have raised a Simmental Charolais market steer named Ginger, which I purchased as a calf from a local breeder. Ginger has a gentle disposition, a strong frame, and is finishing very well. His lot # is 176, and we hope to see you at the 67th Annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale.
Luca Perizzolo
Lisa-Marie Stafford
The WLFN (Williams Lake First Nation) 4-H Club is looking forward to meeting everyone at the 67th Annual Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale taking place July 31 through Aug.
Kelsey Camille
Hi my name is Kelsey Camille. I’m 14-years-old. This is my ninth year in 4-H and I’m raising another market steer that I purchased from my grandparents’ ranch in Dog Creek. He’s homegrown and hormone free. His name is Teddy. He’s a big teddy bear and has been fairly easy to raise. I’ve spend a lot of time with him. He loves getting scratched. Thank you to all my previous buyers. See you all at show and sale, Lot #178.
Kody Camille
Hello everyone. My name is Kody Camille and I’m 17-years-old. This is my 12th and final year in 4-H. I am raising a market steer and I have my cow calf pair. 4-H has been an awesome ride. I’m so thankful for the memories I’ve made and I’d like to thank all my previous buyers. My steer will be 1,300 lbs at show and sale. I purchased him from my grandparents’ ranch in Dog Creek. He’s homegrown and hormone free. See you at at the show and sale, Lot #179.
Aaryn Chevigny
My name is Aaryn Chevigny. This is my second year in 4-H and I am part of the WLFN club, this year Lot #180 at the show and sale. I am a junior swine member. My iig, Juan, and I enjoy evening walks and playing tag. I like that he laughs at my jokes, but who wouldn’t “Juan” to? I have learned so much being in H and cannot wait to share some of my knowledge with you.
Hello my name is Blaine Huffman and this is my fifthyear in 4-H. This year my steer’s name is Tom and he currently weighs approximately 1,300lbs. I am in the Williams Lake First Nation 4H Club. Tom likes to get washed during the hot summer days and I like to work on my showmanship skills with him. Come and visit Tom and I at the Williams Lake and District 4-H Show and Sale on July 31 to August 4. If you’re interested in some beef come and see me, Lot #187.
Huffman
Hi, my name is Cassidy Huffman. I am in the Williams Lake First Nation 4-H Club. this is my fifth year in 4-H and this year I have a homegrown Black Angus steer I named Stan that I expect will weigh around 1,250 lbs by show and sale. We are Lot #188. I enjoy being in 4-H. I have learned a lot skills especially for working and training all my steers over the years. 4-H is hard work but all pays off in the end.
Angus cross and his name is cowboy. I think he is one of my best muscled steers out of all of them. I also have a young beef project. I hope to see you at the sale, Lot #190.
My name is Lynnea Sharp and my project is a market swine, Lot #198. I have been in 4-H for four years. My favourite part of raising my 4-H project is learning how to show different animals and getting them ready for the show and sale. It would be my pleasure to invite you to the Williams Lake and District Show and Sale from July 31 to Aug. 4, hope to see you there!
Lynnea Sharp
4, 2025.
Blaine Huffman
Cassidy
Katy Jasper
Hello, my name is Katy Jasper. This is my sixth year and I am the vice-president of the WLFN 4-H Club. My steer is a red
