LLCRAS Board & Residents donated a total of $630.00 in cash to the Ashcroft & Area Food Bank (Elizabeth Fry Society South Cariboo) to use at their discretion to help those in need. Thank you to everyone who made a donation!
Local Area News
Loon Lake artist pleasantly surprised by first place at art show
Local artists have traditionally done very well at the Kamloops Arts Council’s annual Art Exposed event, and Loon Lake resident Janet Harman continued that trend this year, winning first place in the “Emerging Artist: 2D” category for her painting “Splashmaker”. This was the third year Harman has had works on display at Art Exposed, and …
Hard-working Loon Lake couple honoured as Citizens of the Year
Citizens of the Year Doug and Susanne Kavalec were recently presented with the Loon Lake Citizen of the Year Award 2021 for their outstanding community service. Susanne united the community with the heart campaign, donating time and materials to create more than 100 “Loon Lake Love” signs. She also spent countless volunteer hours as a …
Busy Canada Day weekend features Loon Lake ATV Fun Run…
Loon Lake ATV Fun Run Take part in the ATV Fun Run taking place in and around Loon Lake on Saturday, July 2 starting at 11 a.m. It’s not a race, but rather a fun day of challenges, games, and food, as well as a test of participants’ navigational and driving skills. The ride starts …
It’s beginning to look like Christmas with craft classes and markets
Get crafty, create your own Christmas painting, or shop for unique gifts at local markets. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Spences Bridge Christmas Bazaar, taking place from 2 to 5 p.m. at Clemes Hall. There’ll be arts, crafts, baking, books, plants, an auction, …
New Loon Lake community trail features a touch of whimsy
By Barbara Roden A Loon Lake community trail containing some whimsical delights is taking shape near the community hall, and it all began with some down time, a few rocks, and a suggestion. Loon Lake resident Janet Harman says that she was just killing time after a work bee, waiting while her husband finished some …
Loon Lake calendar photo contest back for a second year
Best pictures of the lake, its people, and its wildlife will feature in 2022 fundraising calendar By Barbara Roden Calling all shutterbugs! The Loon Lake Community Recreational and Agricultural Society is looking for fabulous photographs taken at or near Loon Lake, with the winning entries to be featured in the 2022 Photo Contest Winners calendar. …
PAW Patrol to the rescue: dollar store helmet saves two-year-old from eagle attack
When an eagle went after Carsyn Peters’ cat, the two-year-old and her helmet got in the way By BARBARA RODEN It was PAW Patrol to the rescue for an adventure-attracting Loon Lake two-year-old and Felix the cat, who presumably only has eight lives left after a potentially nasty eagle encounter was averted by a dollar …