Regional grant-in-aid intake open
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 Regional Grant-in-Aid program. Submissions can be made by non-profit organizations throughout the TNRD — in municipalities or electoral areas — until Sept. 1.
The program is meant to support cultural, recreational, and environmental programs and special events in TNRD communities that enhance the quality of life for residents. A total of $25,000 is available, and applicants can apply for up to $5,000. All applicants are reviewed for eligibility by the TNRD’s regional grants committee, with funding approved by the board of directors.
For more information about the TNRD’s Regional Grant-in-Aid program, go to tnrd.ca/grants.
Nominate a local business
Do you have favourite businesses or attractions in Clinton, Cache Creek, Logan Lake, Ashcroft, Lillooet, Spences Bridge, Lytton, Green Lake, Savona, or any place in between? Nominate them today for Excellence in Gold Country and you could win!
Nominations are being accepted until Aug. 15, and you can help honour local businesses for their outstanding service and exceptional experiences. Nominate your favourite tourism businesses and community attractions, and help celebrate those who make our region special.
Nominations will be tabulated from Aug. 16 to 17, and voting for the winners will take place from Aug. 18 to Oct. 15, with winners announced on Nov. 2. By nominating a business, or voting for one, you’ll have a chance to win a gift card.
To nominate a business, or find out more, go to https://bit.ly/3LTu0eb.
St’uxwtews Pow Wow
The second annual St’uxwtews Pow Wow is taking place at Historic Hat Creek Ranch from Aug. 9–11, and will feature a weekend of music, dance, vendors, and more, with an opportunity to learn about the pow wow culture. The grand entry is at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9, at 1 and 7 p.m. on Aug. 10, and at 1 p.m. on Aug. 11.
General admission is $10 (daily) or $20 for the weekend (Elders and those six and under are free). For more information, or to volunteer, contact Danny Kennedy at (778) 207-9677 or email pepper_77kennedy@hotmail.com.
HUB summer camps
Summer is winding down, but there are still two more summer camps to go at the Ashcroft HUB, for kids aged 7 to 13.
From Aug. 13 to 16 there will be a Minecraft camp, giving participants a chance to bring the magic of Minecraft to the real world and build, create, and explore (this camp is currently full, but there is a wait list). The final camp, from Aug. 20 to 27, is Rainbow Art week, where kids can get messy with a week of art in all the colours of the rainbow.
Camps run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and the cost is $75 per kid per camp. For more information, email ashcrofthub@gmail.com; to register, go to https://bit.ly/3SCPNe2.
Loon Lake barbecue and horseshoe tournament
Details are still being finalized, but you can mark your calendar now for the horseshoe tournament and barbecue coming up at Loon Lake on Sunday, Sept. 1.
Walhachin Museum
The Walhachin Museum has reopened, and welcomes visitors Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation, with funds going to help keep the museum and community hall operating.
Savona Museum
Did you know that Savona has a museum? Located at 6640 Tingley Street, it’s open every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. and has a fascinating collection and displays about the long and colourful history of the community.
It was originally known as Bout Du Lac by early French fur traders, and became known as Saveneux’s Ferry around 1859 when a Frenchman named Francois Saveneux built a ferry across the Thompson River at the west end of Kamloops Lake to facilitate travel to the gold fields.
Cache Creek market
The Cache Creek market takes place every Saturday through the summer from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beside the Cache Creek Library. Community organizations can have a free table once a month for fundraising activities; for more information visit the Cache Creek Market Facebook page.
BC Wildfire Service app
Did you know that you can submit a photo of a fire if you’re making a report through the BC Wildfire Service app? If you’re reporting a fire, a photo can help operational staff determine the fuel type and terrain, fire behaviour and intensity (based on smoke colour and size), the type of access to the fire, current weather at the site, and more.
The app provides information about the current wildfire situation in B.C., info about individual fires (including evacuation orders and alerts), and much more. It is free to download for iPhone and Android products.
