Archive for July, 2008

Last Chance for Sockeye for 2008!

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

The Fraser River Sockeye Fishery closes on Wednesday July 30th- Get out and enjoy because it only happens once a year!

Sturgeon fishing has been great, especially up the Fraser Canyon.

We’ve also seen lots of fly rod action on the Upper Pitt River with the catch and release Sockeye fishery in full swing.

The weather has been great, get out and enjoy it!

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Sockeye Opening on Saturday, July 26th

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Fraser River opens Saturday, July 26th, for Sockeye fishing. The limit is two fish per day. For more information or to book a fishing trip call Harrison Bay Guided Services at 1-877-796-3345 or 604-796-3345

30th Harrison Festival Wrap-up

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

The 30th annual Harrison Festival of the Arts was an artistic and financial success, with organizers wondering what they can do to top this year’s event.  The evening concerts in the Memorial Hall featured one of the strongest line-ups in the Festival’s history, including a sold-out show by Jim Byrnes & the Sojourners, and wonderful shows from Baka Beyond, UHF, The Paperboys and more.  Music on the Beach featured a little something for everyone.  From cutting edge dance music by Delhi 2 Dublin to the old-time music of the Highwater Jug Band, audiences were treated to some of the best that Canada, and the World, has to offer.  Children’s Day was also a big success, with a myriad of activities and entertainment from Juno Award winning entertainer Al Simmons.  It was also a strong year for the Art Market, with product ranging from paintings, pottery and jewelry to henna tattoos and tie-dyed clothing.

 

Top Ten Moments:

 1.  Festival Executive Director Phyllis Stenson getting a big hug from his Honour Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor of BC and receiving a drum made by her Honour Gwen Point.    

2.  Baka Beyond’s concert, from start to finish.

3.  The incredible vocal harmonies of Jim Byrnes & the Sojourners.

4.  Delhi 2 Dublin getting the whole beach dancing.

5.  The humour and song parodies of Todd Butler.

6.  A fantastic encore from BC super-group UHF (Shari Ulrich, Bill Henderson & Roy Forbes) as they each performed their greatest hits. 

7.  Seeing old friends like Tao Ravao & Vincent Boucher back in Canada and better than ever.

8.  Harrison Festival favorite Faith Nolan leading the Community Choir.

9.  The sing-along at the Paperboys concert.

10.  Swing dancers just showing up and showing off to the music of the Highwater Jug Band.