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Work Safe
Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: Weyerhaeuser celebrated a safety milestone in their Princeton Timberlands operations. The contractors who work in logging, hauling, road construction and road maintenance have worked over a year without any injuries. To celebrate this milestone, Weyerhaeuser Timberlands hosted a dinner with the contractors and also provided some specific recognition to the log haulers. A new set of light weight log wrappers was raffled off and the lucky hauler was Don Burnstad. The one year injury free milestone is a real credit to all the people who work in our local forests. The safety effort is led by the contractors and Weyerhaeuser representatives who work together on a safety committee to improve safety performance.
Rob Marshall, Timberlands Manager in Princeton stated “ this is a significant achievement when you consider that every day there are over 120 people that work in the woods, often in all kinds of hazardous weather and ground conditions. Weyerhaeuser would like to extend their thanks to everyone involved in making our forests a safe place to work.”
Work Safe
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Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: Weyerhaeuser celebrated a safety milestone in their Princeton Timberlands operations. The contractors who work in logging, hauling, road construction and road maintenance have worked over a year without... more
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Red Cross
Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: No one expects to suffer illness or injury that affects their mobility, their independence or dignity, yet it happens to thousands of people in BC every day: The cost of purchasing or renting medical equipment is far beyond the means of many of those who need it most. The Canadian Red Cross, Medical Equipment Loan Service (MELS) Center is a volunteer-driven, community-based program that lends medical equipment on a short term basis to people of all ages who are recovering from surgery, illness or injury. This is an important service that supported approximately 16,550 people in BC interior last year.The equipment is available for up to 3 months.
Red Cross
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Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: No one expects to suffer illness or injury that affects their mobility, their independence or dignity, yet it happens to thousands of people in BC every day: The cost of purchasing or renting medical... more
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Painting the town...
Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: Artist Joan Kelly painted a mural on an ugly wall in downtown Princeton transforming it from blah to wow. Some younger artists soon joined in on the fun. Princeton hopes to add more murals to the walls that could use a sprucing up.
Painting the town...
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Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: Artist Joan Kelly painted a mural on an ugly wall in downtown Princeton transforming it from blah to wow. Some younger artists soon joined in on the fun. Princeton hopes to add more murals to the walls... more
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Smoke free
Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: Princeton was quick to get on board with the Smoke-Free Zone campaign last year.
Smoke free
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Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: Princeton was quick to get on board with the Smoke-Free Zone campaign last year.
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Making a difference
Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: For over ten years, The Bridge has provided an opportunity for adults and teenagers to complete their education in an alternate setting. Whether it is an adult who cannot fit school into their work schedule or a school age student who seeks a different choice for working towards their graduation, the school does its best to provide a timetable that will fit. Almost 1000 students have taken advantage of their program over the years.
What started off as a Continuing Education Centre for adults has evolved into an alternate school for younger students. Many of the adults in Princeton who wanted to complete their graduation requirements have already done so. The result has been a slow decrease in the average age of the student population. The school is still open to all residents of the town who would like to upgrade or complete their Dogwood Certificate.
Each year, five or six students receive their graduation certificate. Many of these worked at home and dropped in when they could to pick up more assignments.
The complete spectrum of courses leading to a Dogwood Certificate is offered. Many adults who have been out of school for several years choose to complete the "Adult Dogwood". This certificate only requires the completion of English, Math and three other Grade 12 courses. Often, other types of certificates that have been received over the years can be used for credit to complete these requirements.
Making a difference
Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: For over ten years, The Bridge has provided an opportunity for adults and teenagers to complete their education in an alternate setting. Whether it is an adult who cannot fit school into their work schedule... more
Moving up
Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: Junior "A" teams taking to the ice for some great exhibition hockey.
The Trail Smoke Eaters, the Langley Chiefs and the Powell River Kings came to town for three games of summertime fun and excitement and first teams to put blades to ice were the Powell River Kings and the Trail Smoke Eaters.
Junior "A" hockey is fast paced, end to end excitement for the fans as these young men try to impress their coaching staff and put on a great game for the fans. As the youngsters work the kinks and creaks out of their bones, they are gearing up for a very hectic and long season of travelling and late night bus rides.
At the arena this week, we have had coaches, agents and scouts from all parts of the hockey spectrum looking at these young and talented players and just maybe, some will move on up the ladder to a higher level of hockey.
Coach 'Duner' must be doing something right as many of his alumni have gone on to bigger and better ice rinks to play in front of larger and noisier crowds in the bigger centres where hockey fills the arenas with screaming hockey fanatics.
Some of the players that were on the 2007-2008 Princeton Posse Eddie Mountain West Championship team have gone on to other teams looking to beef up their roster.
Jeremy Wagner and Micah Anderson have gone to Germany to play in their pro league, Scott Ramsay has gone to the Chilliwack Bruins, Dan Hillman is playing with the Lloydminster Bobcats, Riley Ferster has gone on to the Fort Frances Sabres, Logan Johnston is playing in Penticton with the Vees, Brendan Stephan has gone down to the States with the Everett Silvertips, Brad Goss and Andrew Walsh have signed with the langley Chiefs and Brett Van Ripper has moved on to the Alberta College Conference to play for the Portage College Voyageurs.
Moving up
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Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: Junior "A" teams taking to the ice for some great exhibition hockey.
The Trail Smoke Eaters, the Langley Chiefs and the Powell River Kings came to town for three games of summertime fun and excitement... more
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They have the power
Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: The Valley First Princeton Posse Junior 'B' hockey club got a major shot in the arm as FortisBC presented a donation cheque to president Stan Turner.
Michael Mulcahy, Vice President of Customer and Corporate Services for FortisBC visited the 'Vault' last Wednesday afternoon for the $3500 donation to the Posse.
"We are pleased to sponsor the Princeton hockey club ," said Mulcahy, " with FortisBC as a major partner, we look forward to seeing the Princeton Posse Hockey Club build on their last year's success and achievements. It is certainly a pleasure to be involved in the community at the grass roots level and to be affiliated with an quality organization that draws well from the community and we look forward the team having a good year and hopefully this will be a long relationship."
Also on hand for the presentation was assistant coach, Kevin Robillard who said of the donation, "We will use this money specifically for new helmets and gloves for the players. We need to have the best equipment for the safety of our players and this donation will go a long way in that regard, we thank FortisBC for all of their help in the upcoming season."
Mayor Randy McLean was at the presentation as well and had this to say, "With partners and donations like this one from FortisBC, we are fortunate that the team is here. If we did not have the support from local businesses, the team would surely not survive. This is also a positive thing for the youth of our town, the more we can give them to do, the better for everyone. We are heavily indebted to FortisBC because they have always been there for us when we needed them and here they are again today."
They have the power
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Date: Dec 30, 2009
Entry: The Valley First Princeton Posse Junior 'B' hockey club got a major shot in the arm as FortisBC presented a donation cheque to president Stan Turner.
Michael Mulcahy, Vice President of Customer and Corporate... more
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Biking in the bush
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Princeton is surrounded by beauty. There are tons of trails to explore on foot, horse or bike.
Biking in the bush
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Princeton is surrounded by beauty. There are tons of trails to explore on foot, horse or bike.
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Posse boys playing on All-Star team
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Two local Posse boys have been chosen to play in the KIJH All-Star Game in Beaver Valley. Forward Dan Hillman and Defenceman Brenden Stephen will both join the Okanagan Shuswap Conference team for the All-Star Game on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Valley Arena.
Posse boys playing on All-Star team
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Two local Posse boys have been chosen to play in the KIJH All-Star Game in Beaver Valley. Forward Dan Hillman and Defenceman Brenden Stephen will both join the Okanagan Shuswap Conference team for the... more
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Lakes, lakes and more lakes
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Princeton is surrounded by lakes and rivers. One thing we don't have a shortage of is water. There is ice fishing, skating, hockey, speed skating, tag on skates, fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing, knee boarding and so much more to do. Water +people = fun and games Princeton style
Lakes, lakes and more lakes
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Princeton is surrounded by lakes and rivers. One thing we don't have a shortage of is water. There is ice fishing, skating, hockey, speed skating, tag on skates, fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing,... more
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Downtown Princeton
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: We love Princeton for many reasons. It is a pretty little town full of great people!
Downtown Princeton
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: We love Princeton for many reasons. It is a pretty little town full of great people!
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Skating to the oldies
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: These two skaters are now in their forties, but they spent years of practice on the ice at the Princeton Arena perfecting their skills.
Skating to the oldies
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: These two skaters are now in their forties, but they spent years of practice on the ice at the Princeton Arena perfecting their skills.
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good samaritan
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: It's only in a small town that you find people who, when you find an envelope, they recognize the hand writing on the envelope, know who wrote it, who it belongs to even when it says Merry Christmas and only a first name on it, and knows where that person works and hands it into the office so that person gets their envelope. It's the generosity of people from a small town that this can be achieved. In a big city you may have someone hand it in, but not all of the rest. Thank you to whomever found the envelope and turned it in.
good samaritan
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: It's only in a small town that you find people who, when you find an envelope, they recognize the hand writing on the envelope, know who wrote it, who it belongs to even when it says Merry Christmas and... more
The good old days
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Princeton has been a hockey town since the fist settlers found their way here 150 years ago. This picture isn't quite 150 years old, but it is pretty old. The town of Princeton used to play against the surrounding settlements - Princeton against Allenby, Princeton against Coalmont, Princeton against Blakeburn and so on. Today Princeton still plays an outdoor Boxing Day game against Tulameen.
The good old days
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Princeton has been a hockey town since the fist settlers found their way here 150 years ago. This picture isn't quite 150 years old, but it is pretty old. The town of Princeton used to play against the... more
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Youth Vote Princeton
Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: Youth at the Princeton Arena vote for Princeton in GamesTown2010.ca competition.
Youth Vote Princeton
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Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: Youth at the Princeton Arena vote for Princeton in GamesTown2010.ca competition.
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Read 'em and vote
Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: It is impossible to enter or exit the Princeton Arena without noticing at least one of the many 'Gamestown2010-Vote for Princeton' signs. They are on every door in and out.
Read 'em and vote
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Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: It is impossible to enter or exit the Princeton Arena without noticing at least one of the many 'Gamestown2010-Vote for Princeton' signs. They are on every door in and out.
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That figures
Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: In between all the fast paced puck flying world of hockey games is another club who needs ice time. Princeton has had a figure skating club for a long time. Their yearly ice carnival is looked forward to with anticipation. Volunteers are always there to help make costumes and keep the young ones going.
That figures
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Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: In between all the fast paced puck flying world of hockey games is another club who needs ice time. Princeton has had a figure skating club for a long time. Their yearly ice carnival is looked forward... more
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Gamestown 2010
Date: Dec 24, 2009
Entry: I'm voting for Princeton because it is my home town and I would like to thank Spencer Brooks from Smithers. He is a former Posse player he helped us with are minor hockey. The year I started to play defense he helped me alot and that same year I won best d-man at the banquet.
Gamestown 2010
Date: Dec 24, 2009
Entry: I'm voting for Princeton because it is my home town and I would like to thank Spencer Brooks from Smithers. He is a former Posse player he helped us with are minor hockey. The year I started to play... more
Another great clinic
Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: Top-notch basketball coaches, Allison and Mike McNeil who work with the provincial basketball programs holding clinics were in Princeton again. Allison is also the head coach of the National Women's team. She grew up in Princeton and is a positive role model for these small town kids. She is living proof that if you work hard and have discipline anything is possible. McNeil had an impressive career as a star basketball player before moving on to inspire future generations. Mike McNeil is not from Princeton, but himself had a great career in basketball before moving into coaching. He is fantastic with the kids and everyone learned a lot from the clinic. The MccNeil duo keep moving our basketball program up and up and up. Every time they leave, they leave a wealth of knowledge behind.
Another great clinic
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Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: Top-notch basketball coaches, Allison and Mike McNeil who work with the provincial basketball programs holding clinics were in Princeton again. Allison is also the head coach of the National Women's team.... more
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Moving up
Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: The Junior A girls basketball team have been having an incredible year thus far. They have won all their games and three tournaments. Ranked against AA and AAA teams the Princeton Rebels were delighted to find out they are ranked 9th in the province.
Moving up
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Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: The Junior A girls basketball team have been having an incredible year thus far. They have won all their games and three tournaments. Ranked against AA and AAA teams the Princeton Rebels were delighted... more
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Put your money where your mouth is
Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: Regional Director Brad Hope had been hearing great things about the youth basketball programs in Princeton. He wanted to help out. RDOS donated $1000 to the program at PSS to buy reversible hockey jerseys and hold a basketball clinic. "Bringing the clinics to us means we reach everyone," said head coach. "This money would only send one player if the clinic was out of town. WE would not be having the success we are having, if it wasn't for all the community support we receive."
Put your money where your mouth is
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Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: Regional Director Brad Hope had been hearing great things about the youth basketball programs in Princeton. He wanted to help out. RDOS donated $1000 to the program at PSS to buy reversible hockey jerseys... more
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And the Winner is.....
Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: Every time the Posse Junior B hockey team have a home game, Princeton Secondary School has a draw. Staff at PSS bought two seasons passes and students are rewarded with a pair of tickets if their name is drawn from a nomination envelope. They are nominated for acts of kindness, helpfulness, school spirit and other things they do that set a good example.
And the Winner is.....
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Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: Every time the Posse Junior B hockey team have a home game, Princeton Secondary School has a draw. Staff at PSS bought two seasons passes and students are rewarded with a pair of tickets if their name... more
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Our own torch relay
Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: Princeton is very excited to have the Olympic torch coming through town on Sunday, February 7th. They have a celebration planned for the big day that will last all day long. After the Olympic torch has come and gone, the community will be treated to a pancake breakfast and then, will start their own torch relay up to the local cross-country ski trail head and Longhouse. There will be a toboggan run, a mini luge run, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing and all kinds of fun. The highlight of the day will be an Inuit Games. Local resident and Inuit descendant Bernice is bringing in some of her friends for throat singing and some demonstration Inuit sports. There will also be some traditional Inuit food dishes and other goodies for all who attend. It will be a fun day brought to the community by Olympic grant monies, the Town of Princeton and a group of awesome volunteers.
Our own torch relay
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Date: Dec 23, 2009
Entry: Princeton is very excited to have the Olympic torch coming through town on Sunday, February 7th. They have a celebration planned for the big day that will last all day long. After the Olympic torch has... more
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JA Pirate Christmas Concert
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: A spectacular pirate Christmas event at John Allison School.
Parents and families take the Pirate Pledge at the JA Christmas concert. The audience participated in hat making and helped the pirates find their treasure.
JA Pirate Christmas Concert
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: A spectacular pirate Christmas event at John Allison School.
Parents and families take the Pirate Pledge at the JA Christmas concert. The audience participated in hat making and helped the pirates find... more
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A Flock of Christmas Geese
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: It was so much fun to make the Christmas Geese for our kindergarten craft. We used gourds from an organic farm from Keremeos and glued on googley eyes to create the cute creatures. We had purchased them to make musical instruments but they turned into gourd geese instead.
A Flock of Christmas Geese
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: It was so much fun to make the Christmas Geese for our kindergarten craft. We used gourds from an organic farm from Keremeos and glued on googley eyes to create the cute creatures. We had purchased them... more
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