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local pride
Date: Mar 26, 2009
Entry: A long-empty restaurant in the middle of town was purchased by the city to house the new library. Funding for the renovation was not immediately forthcoming, but rather than leave this rotten tooth in the smile of Princeton a group of enthusiasts set to work. Crews of workers cleaned up the dining area, painted the walls and established a gallery for local artists to display their work. Now residents and visitors alike can see the work of the many talented and varied artists based in the area. Supportive volunteers maintain the premises and organize Openings which are welcomed by all attendees.
Princeton has long had a vibrant sporting image but now there is an opportunity to showcase the well-rounded personality of the town.
local pride
Date: Mar 26, 2009
Entry: A long-empty restaurant in the middle of town was purchased by the city to house the new library. Funding for the renovation was not immediately forthcoming, but rather than leave this rotten tooth in... more
Who Says There's Nothing To Do
Date: Mar 26, 2009
Entry: Air Show 2009
Who ever said that there is nothing to do in Princeton hasn't attended a recent Racing Day, Rodeo, Fall Fair, Dance, Movie, Performing Arts Play, Concert and much more!
Don't forget July 18 2009 is the 2nd Annual Princeton Regional Airport Air Show - featuring the Canadian Forces SkyHawk Parachute team, a Hornet Fighter Jet, the Fraser Blues Precesicion Formation Team and so much more! Fun for the whole family!
Who Says There's Nothing To Do
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Date: Mar 26, 2009
Entry: Air Show 2009
Who ever said that there is nothing to do in Princeton hasn't attended a recent Racing Day, Rodeo, Fall Fair, Dance, Movie, Performing Arts Play, Concert and much more!
Don't forget... more
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love the game
Date: Mar 25, 2009
Entry: nobody loves hockey more than the players of the "Princeton Posse". One player has played for the team 3 years and has been a wonderful member of the community. He has helped coach and been a mentor to our sons team for the past 3 years.With such a great spirit and such a wonderful attitude towards hockey and the kids. He has helped out so much and never asked for anything in return for his time,he just loved to be there with the kids. So thanks to him and people like him for being such a great positive role model for our team in Princeton.
love the game
Date: Mar 25, 2009
Entry: nobody loves hockey more than the players of the "Princeton Posse". One player has played for the team 3 years and has been a wonderful member of the community. He has helped coach and been a mentor to... more
Longhouse: A Community That Gives
Date: Mar 25, 2009
Entry: Princeton cross-country skiers had a dream to get more residents active and introduce a greater number of Princeton youth to the sport. To do this a facility was needed. Building a facility costs a lot of money. Money a small volunteer organization does not have. What the organization did have was a lot of enthusiasm and phenomenal community support. When the local club, the China Ridge Cross Country Ski Association, approached the community and local businesses they received overwhelming support. Because of this support the club was able to apply for and receive matching funds from the Province of BC to build a wonderful facility housing grooming and ski equipment for use by the community. Best of all, the club’s goal of getting more community members up to the hill has been realized. The 2008/09 cross-country ski season was great.
Longhouse: A Community That Gives
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Date: Mar 25, 2009
Entry: Princeton cross-country skiers had a dream to get more residents active and introduce a greater number of Princeton youth to the sport. To do this a facility was needed. Building a facility costs a lot... more
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Best Golf Course Around
Date: Mar 25, 2009
Entry: Princeton has one of the better unknown to many golf courses around, Don`t be fooled by "This looks easy" long on the greens and you`re in trouble. All par "Threes" are greens that are chellengeing and could be called "Signature Holes" once you try us out l`m positive you will return.
Best Golf Course Around
Date: Mar 25, 2009
Entry: Princeton has one of the better unknown to many golf courses around, Don`t be fooled by "This looks easy" long on the greens and you`re in trouble. All par "Threes" are greens that are chellengeing and... more
exchange students
Date: Mar 24, 2009
Entry: The International Rotary Exchange program provides opportunities for the exchange of students between Canada and foreign Countries. Princeton Rotary Club has been sponsoring these exchanges for more than 25 years. The four students hosted by my family have been from Germany, Finland, Spain and most recently, Mexico. World peace and understanding are the primary benefits of the program as once these students have lived in a foreign country for a year and interacted with people similar in age they understand they are all alike. The students then become ambassadors for World peace and understanding at home.
As well, they become a very important member of the host families!
exchange students
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Date: Mar 24, 2009
Entry: The International Rotary Exchange program provides opportunities for the exchange of students between Canada and foreign Countries. Princeton Rotary Club has been sponsoring these exchanges for more than... more
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Living in Princeton!!!
Date: Mar 21, 2009
Entry: Living in Princeton was a quite unique experience because Princeton had a charming, collaborate and beautiful people. I had wonderful time there because I saw the town is involved to all the town´s activities such as cleaning up the town sponsored by the R.C.M.P., Rotary´s Parade, Plane´s show, Musical Festival and more….
I’m happy because Princeton has so many volunteer organizations such as Rotary Club, Vermilion Trails Society, Chamber of Commerce, Lion Club, Princeton Secondary School, and R.C.M.P.
In Princeton you can experience across country sky, climbing, skiing, bicycling, running and all that; and have a beautiful perspective and vista from the mountains, the river and the rails.
I invite to all the people to come to Princeton and see that is exceptional and special town.
From Mexico with all my love
Living in Princeton!!!
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Date: Mar 21, 2009
Entry: Living in Princeton was a quite unique experience because Princeton had a charming, collaborate and beautiful people. I had wonderful time there because I saw the town is involved to all the town´s activities... more
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Princeton Rotary Club
Date: Mar 21, 2009
Entry: The Princeton Rotary Club hosted a wine fest fund raising party in Feb.There were many auction items,raffles and door prizes offered.It was a great night of tasting food from all parts of the world and tasting wine from many local wineries.The great party attended by the residents of Princeton raised funds so the club can support the young people of the community through funding basketball tournaments,paralympic games or purchasing shirts for the swim team.These are the ways community helps community to live healthier lives.
Princeton Rotary Club
Date: Mar 21, 2009
Entry: The Princeton Rotary Club hosted a wine fest fund raising party in Feb.There were many auction items,raffles and door prizes offered.It was a great night of tasting food from all parts of the world and... more
Weyerhaeuser Roundhouse
Date: Mar 20, 2009
Entry: The Vermilion Trail Society, a Volunteer organization, who are stewards of the Trans Canada Trail had an idea, but needed funding. They approached the largest employer and number one industry in Princeton, Weyerhaeuser Canada, for help. Weyerhaeuser generously donated the funds to construct the Roundhouse which sits in a historic location. It was built on the site of the joining of the Great Northern Railway and the Kettle Valley Railway. The Weyerhaeuser Roundhouse is right beside Hwy #3, so was the perfect location for picinic tables and the placement of educationally historic commemorative signs about Princeton. The community volunteers have created a wonderful addition for the public to use as an enjoyable pause in their travels.
Weyerhaeuser Roundhouse
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Date: Mar 20, 2009
Entry: The Vermilion Trail Society, a Volunteer organization, who are stewards of the Trans Canada Trail had an idea, but needed funding. They approached the largest employer and number one industry in Princeton,... more
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Recycling Before it was "In"
Date: Mar 20, 2009
Entry: M and J have been an integral art of our community for a long time. Not just because J is a doctor, but because of their huge sense of social responsibility to the planet. M and some other community members got busy back in the 1970's, long before recycling was cool, and formulated the Princeton Recycling Society. J and M began hauling the collected recycling to the recycling depots in their Volkswagen van to Vernon and Vancouver. It was a time-consuming task, but one they took very seriously. Finally, the town took the reins and with some diligent volunteerism from people like them and MB, the recycling business became a town issue. They opened up a recycle center at the local landfill site.
M was, also, one of the founding members (1974) in a province-wide plan to get liquor and wine bottles accepted into the deposit system. The group tried to get milk jugs included as well, but they were never approved.
They own home was built to specs many today still don't meet. It has many features to make it an energy efficient design including solar panels, double insulated walls, solar hot water heating, an efficient wood furnace, a unique hot air return system, energy efficient lighting, a sun room with a warming rock pit and a home faced to receive the most solar gain.
Jand his wife have made a decision to make a difference and are doing so every day. They, also, realize that recycling is not the best answer, but part of the growing mantra to reduce, reuse and recycle. "My philosophy for living my life focusses on being a conserver, not a consumer. It is not free to recycle. We need to reduce and reuse before we recycle," stressed M. Princeton can be proud to hail them as one of their own.
Recycling Before it was "In"
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Date: Mar 20, 2009
Entry: M and J have been an integral art of our community for a long time. Not just because J is a doctor, but because of their huge sense of social responsibility to the planet. M and some other community... more
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Rags to Riches
Date: Mar 20, 2009
Entry: Princeton, like many communities, was faced with a school closure in 2003. The community was devastated. The building sat empty for a couple of years as a constant reminder of a scare that wouldn't go away. In 2005 a group of concerned citizens and politicians started to dream about how we could take a negative and turn it into a positive. Under the leadership of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and the School District #58, community public consultation meetings were held to assess the soccial wellbeing of our community and determine how we could use the abandoned school to improve ourselves. The "Princeton and District Wellness Centre" project was born. We applied for and received an "Olympic Live Sites" grant, and leveraged that with a "Community School Connections" grant and a "Princeton Community Forest" grant. Minister Rick Thorpe was on hand to kick start the project in Feb. of 2007 and today we have a 275 seat "Multi Media Performing Arts" Theatre with an Arts and Cultural centre attached. This abandon school building has become one of our foundational pieces to the health and wellbeing of our community. A place where friends share their passion and knowledge with one another and neighbours can gather together and be proud of our abilities and accomplishments.
Rags to Riches
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Date: Mar 20, 2009
Entry: Princeton, like many communities, was faced with a school closure in 2003. The community was devastated. The building sat empty for a couple of years as a constant reminder of a scare that wouldn't go... more
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Remembering
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: Princeton had something very unique. In 1932, Grandfather to Dave of the Crazy Canucks ski team, "Pop" Bert, helped create the Amber Ski hill in Princeton. The hill became World Class and held the Western Canadian Ski Championships. Bert's sons went on to the Olympics, but many other superb skiers, also, competed in major competions. Some of the skiers were so good they were recruited by the Canadian Army during WWII to train Scottish troops the fine art of skiing in and around Banff and the Columbia Ice Fields, so they could use their new talents to fight in some of Europe's mountaineous regions during the war. This past Remembrance Day they were honoured by the locals for their talents as athletes, for their courage and for their contribution to the war effort.
Remembering
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Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: Princeton had something very unique. In 1932, Grandfather to Dave of the Crazy Canucks ski team, "Pop" Bert, helped create the Amber Ski hill in Princeton. The hill became World Class and held the Western... more
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Stuffies for Goats
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: The students and staff at John Allison Elementary School did something extraordinary in February. The students turned in their stuffed animals for a sale to raise money for a poor family in a Third World country. The organizer and teacher was hoping to raise enough to buy one goat. Through the generousity of those who donated and those who purchased the stuffies the school exceeded their goal. They raised enough money to buy 2 goats, a hen and a rooster and some seed for the family. John Allison School has been working hard to get the students to become socially responsible community members and by the looks of it they are definitely on the right track.
Stuffies for Goats
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Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: The students and staff at John Allison Elementary School did something extraordinary in February. The students turned in their stuffed animals for a sale to raise money for a poor family in a Third World... more
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Turning Struggle Into Triumph
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: LJL was diagnosed with a rare brain stem cancer called Glioma. For years the family have been struggling to keep their daughter's cancer at bay. The families made a promise to help raise funding for the Neurosurgery department at Children's Hospital in Vancouver as they spent hour after hour there receiving care from a caring dedicated staff. Finally, the family was able to pull off an extremely successful golf tournament fundraiser in honour of their daughter. The community piled the tables high with fundraising gifts and friends and family turned out in big numbers to help. There were a lot of tears and laughs, but the day went off without a hitch.
Turning Struggle Into Triumph
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Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: LJL was diagnosed with a rare brain stem cancer called Glioma. For years the family have been struggling to keep their daughter's cancer at bay. The families made a promise to help raise funding for... more
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Senior Games Gold
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: Local athlete, JF, spent last April to September driving back and forth between Princeton and Oliver just to play ball and boy did it pay off. Ten year's of driving back and forth and his team won the gold medal at the Senior Games in Prince George proving you are never to old to keep healthy and set a positive example for others.
Senior Games Gold
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Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: Local athlete, JF, spent last April to September driving back and forth between Princeton and Oliver just to play ball and boy did it pay off. Ten year's of driving back and forth and his team won the... more
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Bridge of Dreams
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: The Vermilion Trail Society set out to have a bridge span the Tulameen River to complete the TransCanada trail which skirts the Town of Princeton.
Town administration we were successful in being awarded one million dollars to build and place our Bridge of Dreams for tourists and our Towns people to enjoy.This is to be in place by fall 2009.Without all the dediction and hard work of the volunteers,officials,government and residents this could not have been accomplished.We are very proud of our supportive community.
Bridge of Dreams
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: The Vermilion Trail Society set out to have a bridge span the Tulameen River to complete the TransCanada trail which skirts the Town of Princeton.
Town administration we were successful in being awarded... more
Helping out the Slovenian Ski team
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: The China Ridge Cross-Country Ski Association got together with some locals, including Nate Brown, who worked with both the U.S. and Slovenian National Ski Team, and invited the present Slovenian National Team to do their pre-World Cup and pre-Olympic training in Princeton. Last summer, the Slovenian coach came to Princeton to check out the cross-country ski trails. He was impressed with the high-calibre trails, the wonderful community support, their plans to accommodate the team and the warm welcome they received. This January some of the team came and did their pre-training for the Nordic Cup held in Whistler. They will be back for pre-Olympic training the beginning of next year.
Helping out the Slovenian Ski team
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Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: The China Ridge Cross-Country Ski Association got together with some locals, including Nate Brown, who worked with both the U.S. and Slovenian National Ski Team, and invited the present Slovenian National... more
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Running Cross-country
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: An elementary school teacher, and some of the students from John Allison Elementary give up two of their lunch hours per week to train for cross-country meets with other schools. Both the students and teacher are dedicated to running and Campana hopes that the hard work it takes to do well running will help her students to succeed in other parts of their life.
Running Cross-country
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Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: An elementary school teacher, and some of the students from John Allison Elementary give up two of their lunch hours per week to train for cross-country meets with other schools. Both the students and... more
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Mini-triathlon
Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: Just outside Princeton in the small community of Tulameen they hold an annual triathlon. Many local Princetonites participate and volunteer in the event. The ages of the participants vary greatly, but one thing remains constant - the spirit to compete in a sport they love and encourage others to try. They always welcome first-timers and even the first-aid crew is volunteer.
Mini-triathlon
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Date: Mar 19, 2009
Entry: Just outside Princeton in the small community of Tulameen they hold an annual triathlon. Many local Princetonites participate and volunteer in the event. The ages of the participants vary greatly, but... more
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Honouring the Past
Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: The Vermilion Trails Society raised money to erect four big beautiful signs in a Roundhouse which they, also, had raised money for the construction of. The signs honoured historical moments in Princeton's history that were significant to the community. Bill and Bert were two Olympians honoured on the signs. They went to the Olympic games in St. Moritz in 1948 shortly after WWII representing Canada.
Honouring the Past
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Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: The Vermilion Trails Society raised money to erect four big beautiful signs in a Roundhouse which they, also, had raised money for the construction of. The signs honoured historical moments in Princeton's... more
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Having Fun, Enjoying Life
Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: Except a challenge that golf course looks easy, the front 9 looks flat should`nt be to hard to play, not until you drive long on the greens coming back everything seems to slope away chuck the shot and watch the ball roll away, then use the familiar golfers expression. Oh /*
Having Fun, Enjoying Life
Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: Except a challenge that golf course looks easy, the front 9 looks flat should`nt be to hard to play, not until you drive long on the greens coming back everything seems to slope away chuck the shot and... more
Sno-golf Breast Cancer fundraiser
Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: Starting four years ago the Sweater Kittens, who do the annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer walk, organized a snow golf tournament that has become so successful that they are full weeks in advance. They raise a lot of money for their fundraising cause and have given the community something to get rid of the mid-winter blues. Every year the tournament gets better and better.
Sno-golf Breast Cancer fundraiser
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Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: Starting four years ago the Sweater Kittens, who do the annual Weekend to End Breast Cancer walk, organized a snow golf tournament that has become so successful that they are full weeks in advance. They... more
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Environmental Club
Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: The Princeton Secondary School is the only high school in Princeton. Last year the group created an environmental club. They now have worm farms and indoor and outdoor composters that turn more than half the cafeteria waste into rich soil for resale in planted pots and potting soil. They were awarded a Living Green Award for their efforts.
Environmental Club
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Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: The Princeton Secondary School is the only high school in Princeton. Last year the group created an environmental club. They now have worm farms and indoor and outdoor composters that turn more than... more
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Community garden
Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: In 2008, a Kindergarten/Grade one teacher started turning a dream into a reality with the formation of the John Allison Community Garden Club. Since it's formation, the club has applied for and received crucial funding for the project. They were, also, awarded a Living Green Award for their environmental efforts to set a good example for the students of John Allison Elementary to teach them about gardening. The students will be able to grow plants right from seed into something wonderful alongside other gardening mentors in and around the community.
Community garden
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Date: Mar 18, 2009
Entry: In 2008, a Kindergarten/Grade one teacher started turning a dream into a reality with the formation of the John Allison Community Garden Club. Since it's formation, the club has applied for and received... more
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Minor Hockey thrills
Date: Mar 17, 2009
Entry: Our Junior B hockey team "The Posse" has become a truly wonderful addition to our community. In February they delighted our Initiation C team with a surprise game.
Minor Hockey thrills
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Date: Mar 17, 2009
Entry: Our Junior B hockey team "The Posse" has become a truly wonderful addition to our community. In February they delighted our Initiation C team with a surprise game.
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