District of Wells News - October 2007
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District of Wells
More Than Just GoldWells Fire Brigade Practices Live Burn
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WORK TO KEEP COMMUNITY SAFE
On Wednesday, September 26 the Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade held a special practice in which they burnt a derelict building adjacent to the Wells Fire Hall.
The purpose of the exercise was to practice a number of various elements of firefighting, from the use of SCBA breathing apparatus, to the deployment of both the regular fire truck as well as the Compressed Air Foam Truck.
The exercise was a resounding success, with excellent firefighter turnout, and a safe, well-controlled burn.
If you are interested in joining the Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade, practices take place Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM at the Wells Fire Hall, located at 2314 Baker St. in downtown Wells.
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New Newspaper to Start in Wells
WELLS CHRONICLE TO BEGIN PUBLISHING IN OCTOBER
The Wells, Barkerville, and Bowron Lake communities are getting a new version of the Wells Chronicle.
This monthly newspaper will be available for distribution on or about the 20th of each month. The first issue will be available at the end of October 2007 with a calendar of events for November on the back. Your Wells Chronicle editor is Aleta Wallace.
Mike and Aleta Wallace moved to Wells from Salmon Arm on May 1st this year. They have spent the summer working in Barkerville, repairing and renovating their home, and becoming a part of the Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade. They have owned Mike’s grandparents’ property on Lowhee since October 2000, been directors on the Friends of Barkerville’s board when they lived in Quesnel (1999-2001), and visited this area extensively for twenty years prior to moving here.
This summer, Aleta’s experience working in Barkerville demonstrated that our region supports a solid entrepreneurial effort. She was impressed by the dedicated professionalism of her employers and is grateful for the valuable knowledge gained while working for them. Their examples have encouraged her to start the Wells Chronicle.
Aleta hopes to include reports from our area’s clubs, organizations, schools, and municipal government as timing and her budget allow. There will be sections for real estate, classifieds, and announcements. Columns on history, the arts, entertainment, and other topics will be published when possible.
Ad rates, subscription rates and other information will be posted online. To place an ad, make an inquiry, or carry the paper contact the Wells Chronicle – Aleta Wallace, Editor. Phone/Fax: 250.994.3454 Web page: www.wellschronicle.ca Email: wceditor@wellschronicle.ca for editorial and wcsales@wellschronicle.ca for advertising. Mailing Address: Wells Chronicle – Aleta Wallace, Editor – Box 174, Wells, BC V0K 2R0
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Barkerville Historic Town and Bowron Lake Park Free until May!
INTERPRETERS, BUSINESSES AND PARK CONTRACTORS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
As the calendar turns to October, and the days gradually get shorter and cooler, the number of people visiting the Wells, Barkerville and Bowron Lakes area starts to dissipate. Although the majority of businesses in Wells are still open, both Barkerville Historic Town and Bowron Lakes Provincial Park have ceased their main operations for the season.
Visitors are still encouraged to visit both Barkerville Historic Town and Bowron Lake Provincial Park, as neither of the sites officially "close", but they should be aware that the site interpretation, businesses and main visitor services are no longer running at Barkerville Historic Town, and the registration centre and park staff are not available on Bowron Lake Provincial Park.
Barkerville Historic Town will be re-open for Old Fashioned Christmas on December 15th and 16th, and both Barkerville Historic Town and Bowron Lake Provincial Park will re-open in May 2008.
For more information on Barkerville Historic Town visit www.barkerville.ca. For more information on Bowron Lake Provincial Park visit the following site.
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Random Wells
IMAGES FROM WELLS AND AREA
Look up, look way up... What do you see? Nothing.
Acting on numerous complaints from local residents, Telus workers dismantled the old Telus communications dish that had fallen into serious disrepair over the years.
Although the tower remains intact, the skyline is no longer blighted by the sight of the tattered dish.
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VIC Closed
TO REOPEN IN MAY
The Wells Visitor Information Centre is closed for the season. The Visitor Centre, in its first full-year at its new location, was a hit in 2007, with visitor numbers
up 114 per cent over 2006, smashing all previous records. The Wells Snowmobile Club will be utilizing the building over the winter to sell snowmobile trail passes. Let it snow, let it snow let it snow...
Free Pedometers
HOW MUCH DO YOU WALK?
The District of Wells has a limited number of pedometers available to give away for free to local residents. If you are interested stop by the District of Wells office, located at 4243 Sanders Ave.
Potlucks Start
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
Be sure to make your way to the Banquet Room of the Wells Community Hall at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 18 for the first Wells Community Potluck of the season.
New Washrooms
VIC FACILITIES UPGRADED
The District of Wells has installed new permanent washrooms at the Visitor Centre at Jack O'Clubs Lake. These new structures replace the temporary port-a-potties that had been in place since the Visitor Centre was completed in the summer of 2006.
Guess Who Won?
PROPERTY CONTEST
The winners of $500 in the Residential Property Category are Ron and Marcelle Horutko for their property located at 2333 Bowman Crescent. The winners of $500 in the Commercial Property Category are Ron and Gail Dunn for their renovations to the “Boarding House” property located at 2347 Pooley St.
Gym Set to Open
2010 FITNESS CENTRE
Preparations are almost complete at the new Wells 2010 Fitness Centre located in the basement of the Wells Community School. The new facility will feature a treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bicycles, rowing machines and universal weight machine. Memberships for the fitness centre will soon be available at the District of Wells. For more information please contact the District of Wells at 994-3330.
Meetings/Minutes
INFORMATION AVAILABLE
District of Wells meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month throughout the year. The District of Wells also publishes all of its minutes and bylaws online. You can find the full meeting schedule, along with District of Wells minutes, bylaws and other useful information at district.wells.bc.ca.
Post Your Events
WEBSITE UPDATED
Did you know that you can post all of your events directly on the wellsbc.com website? To post your event just click on the events link on any page of the website. Once inside simply click on the "Add your event" icon, fill out the details, and your done. All events are approved by staff before going live.
Building Permits
DO YOU NEED ONE?
The District of Wells would like to remind residents that building permits are required for a number of building-related tasks in Wells, such as major repairs, demolishing a building or building an accessory structure. If you are planning renovations or new construction and are unsure of whether or not you need a building permit please stop by the office or call us at 994-3330.
Comments Please
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
Tell us what you think of the District of Wells news. Use the "comment" link on the bottom of each story to send an email to the District of Wells, or you can contact Sundance Topham via phone at 250-994-3330, or email wells@goldcity.net.