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The Local Connector NW July 23, 2026

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Seniors Golf at Houston s Willowgrove Golf Course Everyone 55 and over are very welcome every Thursday Special rates of $30 green fees and $25 cart rentals, lunch optional for $20. Senior’s Registration is $10 for the season Weekly rate costs $4 which half goes out in draws after Putt pot and 50/50 each week. Shot gun start at 9:30 Please arrive at 9 am, it’s a good chance to socialize

For more information call Deb Smith 250-845-9192 or Golf Course 250-845-2100

Andrew Arlene Bill Diane 64

Al Sylvia John R Robert 68

Karen Tom Jack Gord O 68

Bob Brenda Randy 69

Joyce Henry Bill Gord Pe 70

Leon Gerry Harriet Wayne 73

Richard Gail Craig Karen 73

Jake Deb Kelly Suzie 78

Becky Diane Sandra John K 81

Burns Lake

Heritage Gallery:

Local artist Dale Kalhood exhibiting during the month of July

The Heritage Gallery in the Visitor Information Centre building on Highway 16 presents "Chasing Horizons: A Journey Through Nature in Oils” exhibition, which features the work of Dale Kalhood, from July 2nd to July 27th. The Opening Reception is being held on Thursday, July 2nd between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Heritage Gallery. The gallery is open when the Visitor Information Centre is open: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The exhibition is sponsored by Chinook Community Forest. Watch for posters around town and check the Lakes District Museum Society Facebook page for more information.

CLOSED SUNDAYS

"AURORA is a sweet young girl, just that she is STILL a little on the shy side, but playing with a ball or mouse brings her out of her shell. For adoption interest, call 250 692-7476"

Did you know…

that cats can become overstimulated or frustrated by their whiskers constantly brushing up against surfaces? It’s a phenomenon known as whisker fatigue, and can sometimes be a factor in reduced cat appetite due to the too-narrow circumference of their feed bowl.

Answers on Pg 28

1. What is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth, and where did it occur?

2. What is the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth, and where did it occur?

3. What is the highest yearly rainfall total for a single town?

4. What is the fastest surface wind gust ever recorded?

5. What country is the lightning capital of the world?

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1. -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit in Vostok, Antarctica

2. 34 degrees Fahrenheit in Furnace Creek Ranch, CA, USA

3. 1,042 inches (in Cherrapunji, India)

4. 253 mph (in Barrow Island, Australia during Tropical Cyclone Olivia) 5. Venezuela

HOUSTON BR #249

ATTENTION HOUSTON! ONLY AT THE LEGION!

Sandy is ready to grill you the perfect steak!

Join us for our 4th Steak Night on: Friday, July 31 5PM – 8PM

Choose from:

Steak Dinner – $25.99

7oz striploin steak, cooked to your preference and topped with onions and mushrooms, served with our signature Caesar salad and garlic toast.

Steak & Prawns Dinner – $31.99

7oz striploin steak, cooked to your preference and topped with mushrooms and onions, Served with prawns in garlic butter, our signature Caesar salad, and garlic toast.

First come, first served — so come early and grab your table!

Dine-in only Come hungry, we can’t wait to see you there!

Nourse Creek Trails

3.4 km Easy to Moderate

Access: Drive south on Hwy 35, pass the Francois Lake ferry terminal continue for 14.1 kms along Colleymount Rd which meandors along the scenic north shore of Francois Lake. Turn right on the Henkel Forest Servuce Road travel another approx. 1.5 km, turning right into the trails parking lot

Description: Wander along the banks of the Nourse Creek Trail, rising altitude for spectacular scenic vistas over Francois Lake. Observe the magnificent cascading waterfalls 1.5 kms from the trail head; hike another 1.9 km you will find the second set of waterfalls bubbling and churning over the carved rock of the stream bottom.

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