Bears In Town
We often see a bear or two wandering through town and it is common for people to find their garbage can toppled or their barbecue knocked over. There is generally not any serious problem, partly because it is seasonal and the bears move on quickly.
However, the last couple of days is an exception. Quite a [...]
Susan Allison Book By Local Author
After much hard work, Diane Sterne has recently completed a book on the works of Susan Allison. She has donated the copyright to the Princeton Museum so that they will benefit from the proceeds.
In Her Words is a collection of selected works of Susan Louisa Allison (née Moir), Mother of the Similkameen. Her [...]
New Kid On The Block
Some people have already noticed the new kid on the block. His name is Rochester and he’s a dancer. He also eats the flowers. No, Rochester is not a flower child, he’s a Nubian goat and he is Rolly Giroux’s new pet and companion.
People are dropping by to see Rochester and the feeling around town [...]
The Busiest Weekend
In these parts, the BC Day weekend is definitely the busiest holiday of the year, but it’s a mixed blessing.
The Tulameen Family Days Festival contributes considerably, but this year that was reported to be quieter. Apparently it was more like the way it used to be. One person was unhappy about the horseshoes rules having [...]
Trucks Trucks Trucks
Truck traffic through town has a number of issues and it varies seasonally as well as from year to year. But what can we do?
Complaints about excessive speed, and not stopping at the stop sign are common. These are really police matters and there is not much we can do, but they are issues nevertheless. [...]
Weekends and Partytime
The magic tree has sprouted new fruits again. This time it is even more unusal. To me it is a reminder that summer is here, the long weekend is coming up, and it’s party time. Perhaps this is also a good time to suggest that there are two sides to that story.
Weekends are getting busier [...]
UPDATE
It’s been a while since we’ve had some stories here. Of course this is Coalmont . . . but still.
Dominion day, or Canada Day as they call it now, has come and gone. The magic tree looked good, as usual. It was all decked out with Maple Leaf Flags to commemorate the occasion. Our little [...]
Rose Cosman
In Loving Memory of Rosina Marie Cosman, who passed away September 5, 2009. She was born December 11, 1935.
Rosina passed away at the Princeton General Hospital at the age of 73. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ed Cosman, of Coalmont; children, Fred (Tina) of Princeton, Jackie of Vernon and Patty (Graham) [...]
Remembering Jim English
James (Jim) Wesley English of Coalmont, BC died on the ninth of September 2009 at the Princeton General Hospital of natural causes. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born on September 22, 1924 in Fort Vermillion, AB to parents Alvin and Mary English. He was the 4th [...]
The Cars of Coalmont
Last edition I wrote an article called Our Cultural Icons which probably brought mixed reactions. There is a wide range of people here, and to me that is a wonderful thing. I am happy to know that not everyone thinks like me. The article was mostly about the questionable actions of the RDOS bylaws officer [...]
Time For The Dump
Over the last couple of years, there’s been a pile of garbage near the end of Donald Avenue which seems to get bigger and bigger. It’s like some kind of magnet.
Community
The most important thing about any community is the people. Several people have passed away this last year and we are reminded of the fragility, as well as the value, of life.
Ruby and Jim English moved here in 1972 and Coalmont is just not going to be the same without Ruby. Her full obituary is [...]
