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Paralympic Torch Relay Celebration
Lytton was chosen as one of a dozen communities to host the Paralympic torch relay celebration. On March 9, the festivities opened with a ceremonial fire in the morning. Later, the party moved to Fourth Street, where a stage was set up in front of the Lytton Visitor Centre. Maya Chang, a local organizing volunteers, sang O Canada before Rosie Pe ...
Olympic Torch Route and St'at'imc Celebrations
Here are some of our photos from the Olympic torch relay route Feb. 6 and stops along the way at Seton Lake, Sekw'el'was (Cayoose Creek), Xaxli'p (Fountain), and Ts'kw'aylaxw (Pavilion). If you have pictures from this event that you would like to share with the community, please send them to editor@lillooetnews.net so we can post them here or pu ...
Your Olympic Torch Relay Celebration Photos
The following shots from the Feb. 6 Olympic torch relay celebration in Lillooet were submitted by readers. Thanks for all of your contributions!
Our Olympic Torchbearers
In total, 39 torchbearers carried the Olympic flame through Sekw’el’was (Cayoose Creek), the District of Lillooet, Xaxli’p (Fountain), and Ts’kw’aylaxw (Pavilion) Saturday. They included local residents, visitors from other parts of B.C., and members of the First Nations Snowboarding Team. The Olympic flame trave ...
REC Centre Torch Celebration
Here are some of our photos from the Olympic torch relay celebration at the REC Centre Feb. 6. If you have pictures from this event that you would like to share with the community, please send them to editor@lillooetnews.net so we can post them here or publish them in the News!
Old Mill Plaza Torch Celebration
Here are some of our photos from the Olympic torch relay celebration at Old Mill Plaza Feb. 6. If you have pictures from this event that you would like to share with the community, please send them to editor@lillooetnews.net so we can post them here or publish them in the News!
Men's rec hockey tournament
The men's rec hockey tournament was held from Jan. 29-31 at the REC Centre.
REC Centre Swimming
The REC Centre pool opened Jan. 8 after a six-week delay. The pool was originally set to open for six months starting last November but the REC Centre waited until January due to staff shortages. The schedule is now available at the REC Centre.
Holiday Fun
December was mighty cold, but there was lots to do all the same. Some of the highlights from this holiday season.
Santa Sightings
As is traditional over the holidays, Santa Claus was making rounds all over Lillooet in the runup to Christmas. He was a welcome sight at the many events he attended. Santa also kept his appearances lively by radically altering his age, height, and race depending on the venue of the day. This guy never gets stale!
Halloween Ball and Monster Bash
The News office's haunted house was only part of Lillooet's Halloween party (but the scariest part). Across the street in the REC Centre gym, the Monster Bash provided games, snacks, and sweet treats to take home, all under the comfort of one roof. Doug Grossler presented a fireworks display from across the river. On Oct. 30, the Wild Onions hea ...
Lillooet News Haunted House
The News office again opened the doors to its very own haunted house Oct. 31. This year, the perilous maze inside the house was all the scarier because it was built with plywood walls by local volunteer Kerry Ness. Thank you to everyone who donated time or material and thanks to all of our visitors for coming (especially the ones who ran through ...
Salmon in the Canyon Festival 09
The Salmon in the Canyon Festival was held August 22. The event saw approximately 300 people enjoy a delicious salmon feast. The event was hosted by the Lillooet Naturalist Society. Sorry these photos are not available for sale.
Camel Race 2009
Three teams participated in the revived camel race last Saturday on the REC Centre lawn sponsored by the Lillooet Chamber of Commerce and the News. Shane Phillips and Tim Shaw ran for the District of Lillooet while Ryan Taylor and Brandon Pelland ran independently and Kathy Grossler and Cindy Wirtz entered as Divine Lightfoot. Although Ryan and ...
Lillooet Fire-July 2009
The photos in this album were taken by local photographer Ian Routley. Please contact the news office for information on the photographer or how to purchase these photos at 250-256-4219 or 1-877-300-8569. Thank you
Fire in Lillooet-July 22-23
Lightning struck the ridge on the west of town around 5pm Wednesday July 22nd. Fire crews responded within minutes. This gallery contains photos from staff and family of the Lillooet News office. More more information keep checking the site for the latest developments. At this time there is no evacuation alerts in place.
Canada Day Celebration
The photos in this album are not available for purchase... Please contact the news office if you would like information on the photographer. The first Canada Day celebrations in recent memory were held July 1st in Downton Park beside the Lillooet Museum and Visitor Centre. Thank you to photographer Sue Bell for these lovely memories.
Lillooet Garden Tour 2009-Cooks
The 3rd Annual Lillooet Garden Tour took place on Saturday June 20. Nine gardens participated. Featured in this album is the Emerald and Earl Cook's beautiful garden paradise. Check out the other albums to enjoy the other gardens.
Lillooet Garden Tour 2009-Clarks
The 3rd Annual Lillooet Garden Tour took place on Saturday June 20. Nine gardens participated. Featured in this album is the Clark's beautiful garden paradise. Check out the other albums to enjoy the other gardens.
Whistler Try-a-Tri May 23
Please note; this gallery contains submitted photos that are not available for purchase. If you would like more information on the photographers, please contact the News office at 1-877-300-8569. Thank you. Some of Lillooet's finest athletes tried their hand at Whistler's Try-a-Tri held on May 23, 2009. Results at: http://www3.telus.net/pu ...
Tyaughton Lake Fire - June 5
Please note; this gallery contains submitted photos that are not available for purchase. If you would like more information on the photographers, please contact the News office at 1-877-300-8569. Thank you. Photos from the 4,000 acre forest fire that engulfed the Tyaughton Lake area near Lillooet, B.C. Look for more fire galleries in our m ...
Fort Berens
Please note; this gallery contains submitted photos that are not available for purchase. If you would like more information on the photographer, please contact the News office at 1-877-300-8569. Thank you. Fort Berens was a never-completed establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company on the Fraser River, located immediately across the river fr ...
Grad 2009 Ceremony
Lillooet secondary school had its graduation ceremony on the morning of June 13. The ceremony took place on the school grounds in the same tent that housed the prom the night before. At the ceremony, the class of 2009 received their bursaries, scholarships, and most importantly, their diplomas. Carl Wirtz and Michelle Beland made the valedictory ...
Grad 2009 Banquet and Prom
Lillooet secondary school had its graduation banquet on the evening of Friday, June 12. Prom, held in an outdoor tent on the school grounds, followed the banquet and lasted until 1 a.m. Make sure to check out our other grad galleries online. More photos are available at the News office for viewing and purchase.
Coho in the Classroom
Staff from the B.C. Fisheries department visit local elementary schools to talk about salmon and their habitat.
Miyazaki House
Students at Lillooet Secondary School display their wares during the annual student art show held at the Miyazaki House.
