night roller disco. A huge thank you to Drew at Terra Nebula Lighting and Ty LaCroix (aka Spun Logic) for killing it with the lights and sounds & Owen at the arena for all the help. Talk about a dream team! Hopefully more discos in the future.
Chase Curling Club PANCAKE
BREAKFAST - Sunday July 14th, 2024 8 am to 10 am $12 for 12years and older, $6 for children 6 to 12years, Children under 6 years free Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice
LEGION TO LEGION POKER RUN Saturday, July 20th. Registration 9am at Chase Legion. $20 - 5 card poker hand. Boots up 10:30am. Silent auction, meat draw (delayed start time to 4pm) 50/50 draw, card draw, and music provided by The JAY VAUGHAN BAND. Everyone welcome.
Chase Library: Storytime & Craft Tuesdays at 11:30 am. Learn literacy skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Followed by a short craft. Ages 3-5. Drop-in.
Chase Library: Mysterious Creatures: Friday, July 5th at 1:30 pm. Explore strange, rare or mystical creatures with fun crafts and activities. Ages 6-12. Drop-in.
Chase Library: Chess Club: Friday, July 5th at 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Learn, Play, and Practice Chess. Ages 8-12. Drop-in.
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 107 515 Shuswap Ave, Chase * For info / hours phone 250-679-3536 *
Sun. June 30 - CLOSED
Mon. July 1 - CLOSED
Tues. July 2 - open 2-6:30pm, free meat draw, pool & darts
Wed. July 3 - CLOSED
Thurs. July 4 - open 2-6pm, 7pm crib
Fri. July 5 - open 1-8pm, BURGER NIGHT
Sat. July 6 – open 1-6pm, 2pm meat draw, 50/50, fun darts
**NEW FEATURE ** CHASE THE JOKER DRAW starts Saturday, July 6th , stop by for the meat draw (start time 2pm) and earn tickets for the draw. Don’t miss out!!!!
GIANT CRIB Sunday, July 7th for Giant Crib11am.
LEGION TO LEGION POKER RUN MEET & GREET Saturday, July 13th @ 1pm. Silent auction starts at 1pm and runs through to Saturday, July 20th. Meat draw, 50/50 and card draw. Music provided by JOHN PEARSON. Everyone welcome.
Pres: Willy Moore 1-250-320-4346
Meetings @ 5:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs of each month at Railside Restaurant. New members welcome!
Chase Lions Club
PO Box 12, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 chaselions67@gmail.com
Facebook Chase & District Lions Club President – Karen Bassett 250-318-4527
Please call for Lion projects
Meeting at 7 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month, downstairs of community hall. Everyone welcome.
Lions RV Park Reservations 250-679-8470
Chase Lions Medical will be closed from June 7 to July 8. People needing medical equipment can contact the Red Cross in Kamloops during our closure.
400 Club Winner June 26th - Donna Amies ($1000)
With respect, I acknowledge that I live and work on the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc First Nation.
The Light of Life Native Fellowship Pastor Joseph #1.250.457-3845 Find "Joseph Shuswap Kim"
submitted by Ashton Sweetnam
Join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Riverstone Community Food Forest on June 29th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM! This event marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this incredible project. While there are still a few tasks remaining, such as installing signage, artistic features, and wildlife habitats, the space is thriving with berries, blossoms, and fruits.
While it’s impossible to thank everyone who has supported us along the way, we’d like to extend special recognition to:
• Shelaigh Garson
• Peter Vanhoof
• The Jane Goodall Institute
• The Chase Literacy ProgramBarbara Maher
• The Chase Environmental Action Society- Specifically Angie & Anne
• Steve at Ikigai Farm
• The Village of Chase
• Brock Endean
• Roy Hegelstad
• Dave Vollmer
• Scott’s Grow for Good
• The United Way
• The Donkey Refuge
• Steve Carty
The morning will begin with a special address from Secwépemc Matriarch, Miranda Dick, followed by a few speakers who will introduce the garden and share their visions for its future.
Join us for in enjoying food and beverages, accompanied by the soulful music of Megan Able. Take this opportunity to tour the garden, learn about the concept of a food forest, and celebrate the remarkable outcome of this community effort.
• Tracy Simpson & the Communities in Bloom Crew
• Lyle Patterson
• Breanne Stallerd and her Shuswap Classes
• Mrs. Stengals Grade 1/2 Class
• Haldane PAC
• Chelsey Adler
• Kevin Adam, Red Hawk Acres
• Leanne Endean
• Nadege Lachapelle
• Maureen Hudson
• Steffi Timm & Family
• Pauline Wignall
• Maureen Mcculloch
• Jane Herman
• Susan Murray
• Karen Doty-Sweetnam
• Wendy Marr
• Heather Strack & Chase Lions
• Kelsey Snelgrove
• Paul Matheson
• Rose, Mick, Saoirse, Ivy & Odessa Deroo-Ludvig
• Fynn & Juno Anderson
• Jasper & Juniper Hart-Sweetnam
• Chris Castanier
• Keltie Everett
• Jen Fryatt
• Lauren Bester
• Gulshat and Eric Howard
• Breanne Boivin and the Mighty Munchkins
• Ian Hart
• Kassidy Porlier
• The Blaine Family
• Chase & District Chamber of Commerce
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Submitted by Village of Chase
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 25, 2024 at the Village office and via Zoom. 2 people attended in-person and 5 people attended virtually.
Presentation from Chase’s new Emergency Support Services Team.
Tara Hess, Director, and Guy Ramsay, Deputy Director of the newly formed Village of Chase Emergency Support Services Team explained to Council what ESS does and how the Village and the community can work with the ESS team to ensure those who require assistance because of a structure fire, flood, or larger traumatic event are provided
accommodation, meals and other supports they need. The Chase ESS team is looking for volunteers, training is provided.
Downtown Revitalization Strategy
Hayley Inglis of Urban Systems provided an overview of the Downtown Revitalization Strategy that was funded through a grant from the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior. There was a survey conducted and an in-person community engagement workshop which resulted in the strategy document. Council subsequently adopted the strategy.
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Coniferous Vegetative Material Curbside Pickup Pilot - Council passed a resolution to provide by way of a contractor a curbside pickup of combustible vegetative materials primarily for residents who do not have the ability to transport such materials to the landfill at a cost not to exceed $12,000.
Unsightly Property – 1045 Hillside Avenue
- Council heard from the property owner and was informed that she does not have the means to transport garbage and other materials to the landfill. Council passed a resolution to issue a Demand Notice to the property owner, giving her 21 days to bring her property into compliance with the Village’s Property Maintenance Bylaw.
2023 Statement of Financial InformationCouncil passed a resolution to approve the 2023 Statement of Financial Information.
Visitor Information Centre Services Agreement - Council ratified the 2024 Fee for Service Agreement between the Village of Chase and the Chase and District Chamber of Commerce to provide Visitor Information Services on behalf of the Village of Chase.
The Shuswap Broadband Project – Cooperative Membership - Council passed a resolution to participate as a member in the Shuswap Broadband Project Co-operative to work as a group with other local area communities to advocate for better internet services.
Climate Action Committee – SenseNet
Fire Sensing Technology - Council passed a resolution that the Village of Chase approach the three local Indigenous community leaders as well as the provider of cellular service in the area to discuss collaborative funding for the installation of SenseNet Rapid Wildfire Detection equipment on Scatchard Mountain South of the Village of Chase.
Climate Action Committee – West Coast Climate Action Network - A resolution was passed to approve the Climate Action Committee’s request to join the West Coast Climate Action Network.
Letter to BC Municipalities from City of Kamloops regarding Higher Level Government Policy Changes putting pressures (financial and resource) on to
Local Governments - Council received the information and directed staff to draft a resolution to be sent to UBCM voicing the Village’s concerns about continual downloading without enough resources to manage the new responsibilities.
Grant-In-Aid Request – Skwlax Commemoration of Wildfire Event - A resolution was passed to donate $2400 to the Skwlax One Year Commemoration of Wildfire Event occurring on August 18, 2024. Councillor Connett was opposed.
During the Opportunity for Public to speak on Municipal Matters, Adria Mathisen of 28 Beach Crescent suggested that the Village not water the parks so frequently to save water and to set an example for the community when it comes to water conservation.
For more information regarding Council’s meetings, please go to the Village’s website at https://chasebc.ca/council/minutes-agendas/
The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2024 at the Village office (826 Okanagan Avenue) and via Zoom.
phone/text: 250-320-3050
email: info@chasesunflower.ca 838 Shuswap Avenue, Chase
Need to board your dog? I am a mature, pet loving lady, honest & reliable. References available. Reasonable rates. 250-679-1153.
BUYING COINS & ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS! Old coins, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins, Franklin Mint, US Mint, OLYMPIC coins, and World collections WANTED! Todd 250-864-3521
BUYING UNWANTED JEWELRY, coins, 9999 bullion, Sterling Silverware, coin collections, old money, nuggets, gold, silver, platinum. Todd 250-864-3521
Buying Old Items - Wood Windows, Doors, Ladders, Suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm. 250-577- 3357.
Wanted: Double bit Axes - handle on or just heads. Also wanted HBC Blanket Coat. George 250-546-3556.
WE BUY/SELL/TRADE SILVER, GOLD, bullion, coins, jewelry, nuggets, old money, Royal Canadian Mint coins & COIN COLLECTIONS! TODD 250-864-3521
Looking for old western books from 1968-1975.
Two bedroom one bath, Heritage House in Village. $1600 per month plus utilities. Non-smoker, non-drinker’s no pets references required. Available Sept 1. Call 778 -586-4989
CHASE CITIZENS on PATROL - Community service, flexible hours, variety of duties
Help to keep Chase safe by:
• Going out on a 4-hour vehicle patrol one afternoon or evening per month.
• Patrolling at a variety of community events
FMI and an application, please call Christina at the Chase Info Centre.
HALL’S KENNELS - Pritchard. Heated & A/C. Special rates for multiple dogs and long term stays. 250-318-8367
NEIGHBOURHOOD GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY JUNE 29TH 9 am - 1pm Mountview Estates - 161 Shuswap Ave.
Davin Skogman is 3 months behind on storage for the amount of $300 - owed to Welton’s Storage. As of July 15, 2024 Welton’s Storage will dispose of his belongings due to non payment, unless payment is received before then.
Every Friday
10 am - 2 pm
On Shuswap Ave near RCMP Station
• Fresh Produce
• Crafts and Artisan Products
• Local Honey Eggs • Meat • Soap Plus Much More!
A little extra help for seniors and elders to remain confidently in their own home
• Friendly Visit Calls
• Light Housekeeping
• Resource and Referrals
Services are subject to availability
Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully vetted & trained for your security.
by preparing your yards for the CiB judging July 9 & 10.
Overall appearance is important! Mowing, weeding & trimming boulevards goes a long way to making Chase shine!
Let’s Show off the Beauty of Chase!
Communities in Bloom Chase
Schedule to be announced next week as to the tour route and guest speakers presenting at stops!
A man died today when a pile of books fell on him. He only had his shelf to blame.
Why is it bad to iron your 4 leaf clover? Because you should never press your luck.
Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9.
What do you call it when you mix a rhetorical question with a joke?
A cruise ship passes by a remote island, and all the passengers see a bearded man running around and waving his arms wildly.
’Captain,’ one passenger asks, ’who is that man over there?’
’I have no idea,’ the captain says, ’but he goes nuts every year when we pass him.’
• Have you heard that Vin Diesel’s become an environmentalist? He’s Vin Electricity now
Tuesday July 2,2024 is the deadline to pay your property taxes and submit your Home Owner grant. A 10% penalty will be added to any outstanding balance on July 3,2024.
Avoid penalties and pay using:
• Online or telephone banking payment through a financial institution (allow processing time)
• Online credit card payment through “OptionPay”
• Pay in person at the Village office (debit, cash, cheque)
• Mail in cheque (allow for delivery time)
• Use the payment drop box at the Village office for after hours cheque drop off
• Post dated cheques are accepted as well.
Claim HOG online gov.bc.ca/ homeownergrant or call 1-888-355-2700
Visit the Village of Chase website or call the office with any questions, 250-679-3238
submitted by Chase Heat
Hard working, dynamic and relentless. Thats what kind of team new Chase Heat Head Coach and GM, Kyle Evans promised the Heat fans in his first interview. Evans has hit the ground running, contacting all the Heat players from last season, as well as recruiting players from as far away as Ontario and some of his former players in the VIJHL
Speaking for the first time on the Chase Heat Waves podcast last week, the new Coach introduced himself to the community. Evans is originally from Caledonia Ontario where he got his coaching start, with stops in Northern Ontario and Cowichan Valley of the BC Hockey League. His most recent experience was as Head Coach of the Campbell River Storm of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League where his team won the regular season League championship. Like the KIJHL, the “VI” was also recently promoted to Tier 2 Junior A, so Evans has experience dealing with the growth issues that all KI teams are currently experiencing.
donating time at community events or reaching out to seniors , the Heat will have a larger presence in the area. The Chase Heat are “our team” and something that the community can truly call its own.
Heat Main Camp is coming up on the August 9th weekend and upwards of 60 players (or more) are expected to attend. This is a significant increase over past years and this signifies some intense battles for roster positions on the Club. Evans promised a clean slate for returning players and most, if not all, have accepted the challenge to “step it up” in conversations with the Coach.
The new Coach is an avid outdoors enthusiast, with hiking, fishing and golfing topping his list of off season pursuits. Evans is thrilled to be in Chase and the Shuswap, surrounded by rivers, lakes and outdoor activities. He’s looking forward to meeting all the Heat fans and existing volunteers, as well as increasing community involvement and welcoming more fans to the Art Holding Memorial Arena.
Evans promises a reinvigorated relationship with the Chase community stating that its critical for the players and staff to be involved with not only Chase Minor Hockey, but the greater Chase community at large. Whether its reading in schools,
The Heat reminds the community that they will really need them to step up as volunteers, fans and especially billet families, especially if they are to fill the rosters with players from a long distance away. If the team is to be successful, and a franchise and program that players from all over will want to gravitate to, it will need to be a complete community effort, especially considering Chase is one of the smallest markets in Junior A hockey in Western Canada.
With an opportunity to roster up to 7 20 year old players next season, the Heat and the KI are ready to take the next step in the transition to “true” Junior A hockey. The level of play will be higher and the new Coach and returning coaching staff all promise that next seasons Heat Hockey will be competitive, hard working and a team that the entire community can support and be proud of.
The full interview with Evans can be heard of the Chase Heat Waves podcast, available on Spotify.
