New date for Ashcroft power outage
BC Hydro has announced a new date for the planned power outage in Ashcroft, which is necessary in order to carry out important work at the Ashcroft substation on Highway 97C.
The new date for the outage is Sunday, May 26, and power is tentatively scheduled to be out from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Notices will be mailed out to all affected customers. The Ashcroft outage previously announced for May 11 has been cancelled.
Volunteers needed (Cache Creek)
Do you have a passion for people of all walks of life, and some spare time one day a week, even for just a couple of hours? The Equality Project in Cache Creek is looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen by preparing food, washing dishes, and serving.
If you are interested, and want to learn more, contact The Equality Project at (250) 457-6485.
Volunteers needed (Clinton)
Organizers of this year’s Clinton Rodeo are looking for volunteers to help out with the concession during rodeo weekend (May 25–26), with help needed to prepare and cook food, wrangle french fries, take orders, wash dishes, and more. It’s a lot of laughs and fun along with the work, and the money raised at the concession will go towards the fund to build a splash park at Reg Conn Park. There’s a long way to go, but every little bit helps.
Even an hour of your time will help out. For more information, or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Sandi Burrage via DM on Facebook, or call or text (250) 852-1203.
Voyent Alert! emergency test
On Friday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m., the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will be issuing a test emergency alert notice through Voyent Alert! to all its subscribers. The alert will only affect subscribers who have signed up for alerts from the TNRD; it will not affect subscribers who have signed up for their municipality’s Voyent Alert! notices.
The TNRD uses Voyent Alert! to share information when its Emergency Operations Centre is activated, including evacuation alerts and orders and other relevant emergency notices. You can receive these notices via the Voyent Alert! smartphone app (IOS or Android), SMS text, email, or a phone call.
To register for the TNRD’s Voyent Alert! system, go to www.tnrd.ca/voyent. To sign up for municipal alerts from Ashcroft, Cache Creek, or Clinton, visit your municipality’s website.
Early Years playgroups
Ashcroft Early Years Provider is holding Mother’s Day tea and craft sessions for children aged 0 to 6 years and their parents/caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on May 10 and 11 at the Ashcroft HUB (registration is required; go to the Ashcroft Early Years Provider Facebook page).
On May 13 there will be a “talk and stroll” session from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., which starts at the HUB and then heads to the Ashcroft pool park, and on May 17 there will be a playgroup at the HUB from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The free program gives children the opportunity to learn through play, and parents/caregivers a chance to meet others and build connections. Healthy snacks are provided.
Repair café
Volunteers from the 100 Mile Repair Café are coming to the 70 Mile Community Hall (2545 N. Bonaparte Road) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The aim of the Repair Café is to reduce the waste that gets sent to landfill or incineration, and to change society’s “throw away” mind-set.
You can bring broken household items such as small kitchen appliances, small electronics (no cellphones or laptops), and small power tools and get them repaired (if possible) for free; you can also get advice or seek inspiration. For more information email 100milerepaircafe@gmail.com or visit the 100 Mile Repair Cafe Facebook page.
Cooks Ferry May market
Get ready for the May market at the Cooks Ferry Chief Whitsemnista Centre in Spences Bridge on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The market will feature crafts, quilts, jewellery, clothing, fine art, housewares, sweet treats, a concession featuring chili and hot dogs, and a silent auction. Tables are available for $5 each; for more information, call 778-253-0277.
Author event in Lytton
All are invited to a potluck dinner and a conversation with author Daniel Marshall at the Lytton Parish Hall on Saturday, May 11. Marshall has written extensively about the history of the Fraser Canyon, and will have copies of his newest book, Untold Tales of Old British Columbia, at the event.
Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., and after that attendees will be able to chat with Marshall and learn more about some of the stories in his new book.
Suddenly One
The Suddenly One: Building Connections program takes place on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Ashcroft Library (private meeting room at the back). The next meeting will be on Thursday, May 16.
Suddenly One is for men and women of all ages who suddenly find themselves alone. The event will feature coffee, tea, and conversation, with people able to share their thoughts, stories, and experiences surrounding loss and living alone. There is no agenda; topics and activities are up to the participants, all in an accessible, respectful, and confidential space.
There is no cost to take part, and participants can attend as many or as few sessions as they would like. For more information, email ashcroft.hospice@gmail.com.
Clinton Old Timers’ Tea
All are welcome at the Clinton Old Timers’ Tea, an annual event that gives new and old residents alike an opportunity to get together, enjoy a delicious tea, and swap stories and memories about Clinton as it was, is, and will be.
This year’s tea takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at the Clinton Memorial Hall on LeBourdais Avenue.
Dance recital
Join the dancers of Ashcroft’s MK Ballet for “Alice in Wonderland”, a dance recital taking place starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the Ashcroft HUB. Tickets are $5 each (children 2 and under are free).
Cook’s Ferry community barbecue
All are invited to a community barbecue party at the Cook’s Ferry band office in Spences Bridge from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share; please RSVP to (250) 457-0567 with what you can bring.
Rockin’ Rocks
It’s B.C. Mining Month, and the Kamloops Exploration Group will be holding a Rockin’ Rocks event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at centre court at Aberdeen Mall in Kamloops.
The event promises interactive, hands-on, educational fun for all ages, with displays, activities that explore the world of rocks and minerals, a colouring station, games, and more. From 1 to 3 p.m. there will be a rock identification station, so if you’ve found some interesting rocks and want to learn more about them, bring them along.
For more information go to www.keg.bc.ca.
Fiddler on the Roof auditions
The Twisted Desert Music Society will be staging a full production of the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof in Ashcroft in spring 2025, and will be holding auditions on Friday, May 31 (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, June 1 (2 to 4 p.m.) in the social room at the Ashcroft HUB.
There are a variety of roles, large and small, available for all types of people. For more information, or to request an audition package, email Michelle Reid at mbreid5052@gmail.com.
Seniors’ strawberry tea
The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors’ Association will be holding a strawberry tea on Saturday, June 15, and all are welcome to attend. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and tea will be served starting at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.
Musicians wanted
Clinton is looking to provide some Music in the Park concerts this summer, and is looking for musicians who are interested in performing. If you’re a musician who would like to take part, or know someone who is, contact Trina at cdc@village.clinton.bc.ca.
Small business survey
Over the past few years, Community Futures Sun Country has heard, and continues to hear, stories from rural business owners about the challenging insurance situation they are facing.
In order to get a clearer picture of the current landscape, Sun Country has prepared a quick survey for business owners to complete, in order to obtain data that can be used to advocate for the area. Once the data has been assembled, they will be having discussions with other Community Futures offices, the area MLA and MP, and funders and other business support agencies.
Business owners are encouraged to complete the survey, which can be found at https://forms.gle/tTucbghnskP1W6Wm8. Individual responses are confidential, but will be represented as part of the overall total. The more data the better when it comes to educating others about the challenges related to rural business ownership and operation.