Salmo and Ymir residents host Christmas dinner

Columbia Power is a sponsor of the Salmo Community Christmas dinner that takes place on Sunday, December 13 for residents of Ymir and Salmo.

From left: Sharon Birk

Each year, volunteers from Salmo and Ymir host a free Christmas dinner to bring together members of their two communities. Organized by Salmo Resident Mavis Stachurski, the Salmo-Ymir Community Christmas Dinner is a time for food, fellowship and getting to know your neighbour. Columbia Power  is a sponsor of the event, which takes place on Sunday, December 13 at the Salmo Valley and Community Youth Centre.  Mavis leads her volunteers, including Sharon, Marlene and Marie, in two days of preparation for the dinner which is expected to host more than 300 attendees this year.

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