Lac des Roches residents reacted quickly to the call that a sledder had gone through the ice a few weeks ago.
Rounding up salvage gear and dry clothing took only a matter of minutes and rescuers set off with sleds and a truck loaded with gear to deal with the unknown.
Fortunately, the incident was not as severe as imagined and involved only one sled submersed in relatively shallow water. No damage or injury resulted and the sled ran fine once cleared of the ice and mud.
The incident served as a reminder lake ice can be unpredictable and riding is safer with a group.
It is comforting to know we live in a community where a call for help is met with swift response by caring and helpful neighbours. Photos tell an old story Bill Jollymore was one of many photographers at the Bridge Lake Photo Club's annual exhibit held on Jan. 30.
Bill and his wife, Lori, are fond of travelling and their display included pictures of their worldly trips.
Bill is one of the few photographers who will not convert to the digital age. He still uses a conventional camera, which exposes the image on film.
I believe the unwritten message we can assume from the biography image of Bill standing next to a dinosaur mount is quite clear; there will always be a place for antiquity. Auction postponed The Club Excel Gymnastics group had to postpone its fundraising auction due to the sudden and unexpected closure of the Fish On Interlakes Pub.
The club has rescheduled the auction at a nearby venue. Watch the paper and local bulleting boards for the new date and location and plan to come out and support these energetic athletes from your community. Dive team back
As inconspicuous as a tent on the lake may seem during ice fishing season in the Cariboo, the green canvas structure on Little Lac des Roches last week was definitely not there for fishing.
After a two-year absence due to the Olympics, the Canadian Navy's dive team is back for its annual winter underwater rescue and recovery training. Inside the tent is a six-foot diameter access hole in the ice.
After the exercises, the ice plug was replaced, restoring the lake to its safe, winter condition. Website linking
The website for the reorganized Highway 24 Tourist Association, www.fishinghighway24.ca, is up and running.
It will soon be linked to the website for Friends of Lac des Roches and Birch Lake, which has joined the group as an active member association. Seasonal residents unavailable
Given the area's large seasonal residency, it was no surprise only a few residents attended the Cariboo Regional District's (CRD) Area L budget meeting on Jan. 29.
The few attendees showed concern when Area L Director Bruce Rattray indicated that recreational facilities in 100 Mile House and solid-waste costs, currently outside the Lac des Roches tax boundary are the subject of the CRD's goal to expand cost sharing among the region's taxpayers. Fast Internet High speed Internet should soon be available at Lac des Roche after testing later this month.
Residents should call ABC Communications at 250-395-4397 to discuss the new service. Good bye good dog My husband Al and I are very sad due to the loss of our little pal, Cali.
Although we pampered our joyful little pup for a mere 16 years, the happy memories of our furry friend will be with us forever. She will be missed.