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Author: ingrid

Ingrid has been the owner and editor of The East Shore Mainstreet newspaper since 2002. She lives and works out of her home in Gray Creek alongside her husband Juergen and children Zoe and Luka.

Important Crawford Bay Hall and Parks AGM – Nov 26 at 7pm

By Susan Hulland The Crawford Bay and District Hall and Park Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on November 26, 2019 at 7pm at the hall, and we invite you to attend. At present the board consists of six directors, several of whom have served for many years, and in the case of our […]

East Shore Food Hamper Fundraisers

Better To Give Than Receive at Newkey’s, Sat Nov 16 & Christmas Greetings in the December Mainstreet! Don’t miss Newkey’s Better to Give Than Receive event on Saturday, November 16. Help raise money for the East Shore Food Hampers! Meat Draw, Silent Auction, Music, Baked Goods, Entertainment! All money goes directly to the Hampers. Also, […]

Immunity for Your Community: get the flu shot today!

This year, Interior Health is calling on you to take action and increase immunity for your community by getting the annual flu shot. Anyone can get the flu—a sometimes serious and even deadly infection of the upper airway caused by an influenza virus that spreads easily from person to person. Getting your flu shot can […]

Scary Oke! Halloween Party at the Gray Creek Hall

Once again, Gray Creek Hall Society and DJ Will D’Beats, join together to present: Scary OkéFriday, Nov. 1, @ Gray Creek Hall All are welcome! Come out, dress up, perform for your community, dance$50 prize for best costume, $50 prize for scariest costume IMPORTANT INFO: If you wish to perform, either pick a song from our Karaoke list […]

Crawford Bay Regional Park – Important Meeting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING – AREA A REGIONAL PARKSPlease join us on Monday, October 28, 2019 to discuss the future of Crawford Bay Regional Park. Crawford Bay Regional Park is composed of approximately 70 hectares that were acquired in October 2018. The acquisition involved strategically located properties which are integral to the ongoing public use […]

Starbelly Jam AGM and Diemm Concert!

STARBELLY JAM AGM: Starbelly Jam Music Society invites you to attend our AGM to review 2019, elect directors, and discuss the future of Starbelly. Saturday October 26th. Saturday October 26 at the Gray Creek Hall @ 4 pm. Please attend this important event. Starbelly needs your input and participation. ABOUT DIEMM PERFORMANCE On October 26, […]

Missing Man Found

UPDATE (Oct 12, 2019, 7pm): Riondel resident Jackson Wilkinson has been found and is safe and well and in police custody. The family thanks the community for all the support.

Young Riondel Man Missing

Please be on the lookout for Jackson Wilkinson. He went missing from the Riondel area sometime in the night of October 11th or the morning of October 12th. The family is desperate to locate him and appreciates any help. Jackson’s disappearance coincides with a troubling Facebook post in which he talks about his past and […]

Movement is Medicine

submitted by Catherine White/Shannon Mulhall for Focus on Health Every  month starting in October through to April, Focus on Health invites local experts and professionals, to speak on health topics that are important to our community. On October 10th, Kim Young will be presenting Fall Prevention and Re-gaining Balance and Stability.  Kim is a Director […]

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