Kokanee salmon, landlocked cousins of the pacific sockeye salmon, are now spawning in the creeks on the east side of Kawkawa Lake. Barry Stewart/ Hope Standard
By Emelie Peacock
Hans Jeschek celebrates his retirement from 30 years in the real estate business at a Nov. 9 celebration at the Royal LePage office. Well wishers included local and provincial politicians, members of the chamber of commerce, friends and family. The only honourary member of the Hope and District Chamber of Commerce, Jeschek is a decorated volunteer, awarded both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee, among others. Submitted photoThe Stickle’s were all smiles at the Rolling Pin Wednesday, as the Hope bakery was recognized for winning the Sweetest Bakery in Western Canada from Dawn Foods in a contest which wrapped up in September. They are, from left, Blake, Robin, Cara, holding Max, and Russell Stickle. Candice Peters photoDistrict of Hope employee Garry Arrowsmith hangs Christmas lights in a tree in Memorial Park Nov. 19. The District will light the tree early December, if the pesky squirrels don’t get in and chew the wires first. Emelie Peacock/Hope Standard
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