ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake’s new director of recreation, David Geronazzo, is bringing over 10 years of experience in municipal government to his new position. Although he was born and raised in Kelowna, Geronazzo and his family moved to ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake from Saskatchewan last month.

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake and District Community Foundation Society has distributed $2000 to William Konkin Elementary for new cross-country skis. Founded in 2006, the Community Foundation has distributed well over $100,000 to successful organizations throughout the Lakes District.

Book follows the true story of Surrey’s Cosmo (aka Rover) and the D’Amato family

A group of Korean students, who have been taking ESL classes at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) in Prince George, recently made a stop at the CNC Lakes District campus. The students were touring the region’s healthcare facilities with the goal of learning healthcare terminology in english. The majority of the students are nurses.

ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake resident Peter Guenther has successfully completed a six-week program at the Canadian Forces Base/ Area Support Unit in Wainwright, Alberta - one of the busiest army bases in Canada. He is seen here at his graduation ceremony on Aug. 10, 2017. His parents Peter and Yvette Guenther said they were extremely proud of him.

Corinne George, regional principal of the Lakes District campus of the College of New Caledonia, welcomes people at an open house held at the college last week. The event drew community members and visitors out of their ‘holiday mode’ to enquire about upcoming programs. Another open house will be held at CNC on Aug. 28.

Civil contractors Christian Fruendt (L) and Kyle Pedersen have recently unearthed unusual objects such as moisturizing cream and nail polish while digging trenches to install new lighting at the Lakes District campus of the College of New Caledonia (CNC). According to CNC staff, a teachers’ residence used to be located where the contractors unearthed the items.

The ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake Community Forest has recently donated $5000 to support the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake summer camps program. The program is for children ages seven to 12 and is being held in July and August, with a different theme each week, at the Lakeside Multiplex.

Hayden Rodgers, 6, fundraises for those affected by the fire and Surrey Memorial Hospital

Enjoy a Blizzard and help the kids during Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day this Thursday, Aug. 10