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BURNS LAKE
Answers on Pg 23
1. Four-leaf clovers are considered what?
2. What Irish band had a Billboard Top 10 hit with the 1968 song "The Unicorn"
3. What traditional Irish dish combines mashed potatoes and cabbage?
4. What is the term for a young Irish woman or girl?
5. What popular theater show featured Michael Flatley and Jean Butler stepdancing to traditional Irish music?
The Lakes District Senior Citizen Housing Association (LDSCHA) would like to provide an update to the community regarding our proposed new seniors housing development in the Lakes District.
Like many non-profit housing providers across British Columbia, our project has been placed on hold following the Province’s decision to suspend the Community Housing Fund (CHF) intake process. This project was intended to help address the growing housing crisis facing seniors in our region.
The need for safe and affordable housing for seniors in the Lakes District continues to grow. Our current buildings are fully occupied and the waiting list continues to increase. Rural communities like ours often face higher construction costs and fewer funding opportunities, which makes provincial housing programs critical for moving projects like this forward.
While the suspension of the CHF program has created uncertainty, LDSCHA remains committed to this project. We will continue exploring every possible funding opportunity and partnership to help move this development forward for our community.
Affordable housing for seniors is not just a housing issue it is a community issue. When seniors are able to remain in safe, stable housing in the communities they helped build, our entire community benefits.
How the community can help:
We encourage residents who believe in this project to make their voices heard. Letters and emails from community members help demonstrate to the Province how important rural housing projects like this are.
You can contact:
John Rustad
MLA for Nechako Lakes
john.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca
PO Box 421
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0
Hon. Christine Boyle
Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs
HMA.Minister@gov.bc.ca
PO Box 9360 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9M2
We respectfully encourage residents to ask the Province to prioritize rural housing projects and provide the funding certainty needed for communities like ours to build affordable homes for seniors.
LDSCHA remains committed to working with all levels of government and our community to ensure this project moves forward.
Sincerely,
Naida Hazelton, President, Lakes District Senior Citizen Housing Association
Walking Club Carpet Bowling will commence February 17 in the Island Gospel Fellowship gym.
Tuesdays/Fridays 10-11:30
Everyone and All ages welcome!
PLEASE GO THROUGH THE PUBLICATION TO SEE THE MANY EVENTS ALL AROUND THE REGION THIS FREE SERVICE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR MANY AMAZING SPONSORS !!!
Regional Seniors Events
Burns Lake and District Society Events (50+)
Carpet Bowling every Wednesday at Decker Lake Hall 1:00 PM
Lunches—Immaculata 12 Noon Lunch and AGM April 14
Potluck Decker Lake Hall in March Date to be Determined
Please Contact Kay Saul for More Info: 250 692-6736
Houston
Floor curling—Every Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday and Friday
Carpet bowling Thursday1-3pm Genealogy, Pool. Shuffleboard and Darts 1-3pm Price $3.00 per event. plus $10.00 annual membership fee
Every Tuesday at the plaza 10am-12pm. Free bowling, mini golf, games & Refreshments
The seniors are looking for cribbage players to play Monday evenings at the hall. It would be from 6 pm to 8 pm. We are also looking for players of other card games e.g. whist canasta bridge or poker.
If there is enough interest, We would like to start in Sept.
Text Ted @ 250 845 8043 your name, phone number and what card gameyou are interested in.
Telkwa
Telkwa and District Senior Society New website is www.telkwaseniors.com
Email: info@telkwaseniors.com Phone: 250-846-5263 1388 Birch Street Telkwa BC.
Wed is Sip’n'Stitch at 11am 1st and 3rd Wed is Bingo. 1st number called at 7pm
Potluck is the 3rd Friday . Please be there at 5:45, we eat at six
General meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1pm
Exec Meeting is the last Tuesday of the month at 1pm New members are welcome
There should be an optional “people are sleeping” button on the microwave to stop all the extra loud beeping
CLOSED SUNDAYS
Monday - Thursday - Friday 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM
Come and See Laurel during her NEW HOURS to look your best!
Pine Ridge Modular
BURNS LAKE BR #50
250-692-3232
PLEASE NOTE: ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #50 IS THE ONLY VALID FACEBOOK PAGE
Check our Facebook page find our Events And Specials
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Contact The Legion To Hold Your Event
Darts are starting again at the Legion. Tuesday, September 30th at 7:00. Call Edmund for more info 251-0092
Cribbage is starting November 6. 7-9pm more info contact Tina 251 1105
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The Burns Lake Legion is looking for volunteer help on Fridays from 5 PM - 8 PM…..also on Saturday evenings! We are in search of servers for our dinner hours; this includes serving dinners, removing plates, wiping down tables, possibly preparing salads if need be, and wrapping cutlery if needed….NO DISH WASHING!!! If you are interested please call Carol Blackwell @ -692-0744 ….. any help is much appreciated! The Legion Corner is Generously Donated
HOUSTON BR #249
March 2026
Craft Beer at the Legion! Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse from Terrace, BC is now available at the Houston Leigion. Come and try either Munich Lager, Friar House Lager or West Point Ale … your taste buds will be doing the happy dance!
Queen of Hearts Jackpot:
Want to see your name in lights (or at least on our Facebook page)? Follow us to keep tabs on our growing jackpot! Who knows, you might just be the lucky winner taking home a hefty prize!
Meat Draws are held every Saturday starting at 4PM
Draws has beef, chicken or pork selection every ½ hour
then we hold the BONUS breakfast draw at 5:40PM!
Tickets are 3 for $5 or 7 for $10
EASTER MEAT DRAW WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28 @ 4PM
Turkeys & Hams Galore!
Darts Anyone?
Put on your game face and join us for darts every Saturday at 7 PM! Whether you’re a sharpshooter or just aiming for the board, it’s always a blast!
Thanks for supporting your local Legion. ❤️
SMITHERS BR #63
(250) 847-5082
Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 2:30pm - 7pm
Drop In Darts
Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm Friday
is Karaoke Night & Meat Draw 5:30pm
Saturday Meat Draw 3pm
Saturday Pool Tournament 3pm
Bar opens at 3:30
Chase the Ace Every Wednesday 3:30-6pm receive a ticket for every purchase. 6PM draw
FREE popcorn on Wednesdays pool table, darts, and keno available
Drop in darts at 7:00 pm
TAURUS
(Apr. 21-May 20)
The Full Moon occurs in your sign this week. If you want more attention paid to you, now would be the time to seek it. Anything you have not properly organised of late could now seem overwhelming as you are running out of time to get necessary things done. Social activity will start to pick up the pace from now to early December.
LEO (July 23-August 22)
It might be necessary to let go of something you thought you could manage but now realise it is too distracting. There will be other things to enjoy from now to mid December. You need to focus on getting a balanced foundation in place to early December which will result in a sense of underlying peace. This can include home and family matters.
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)
Venus, the planet of balance and harmony moves into your sign where it will stay until 1st December. As Mars moves out to your finance area, you might need to balance up anything impulsive you might have entered into since early August. Getting a manageable structure in place for the long term is something you could realiseisanecessity.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Absolute clarity about the best way to handle any obligations either expected or that you are prepared to take on can result in a sense that you have the power to pursue what you want. Your priorities might go through a sudden change this week because you can see a more fulfilling goal to pursue. You can sort this out up to mid December.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Something could suddenly come up with another person which seems to have promise where the future is concerned. There is a lot that cannot be seen just yet. You need to give things time, up to mid December to get a better idea of what a person or people are all about. There could be things you need to wind up yourself shortly.
VIRGO
(August 23-Sept.22)
You will be provided with the opportunity this week to put forward your own ideas with others in relation to bringing something to a close. This may take until mid February to be able to fully wind up but you should put your energies into getting things organised from now to mid December. You need to be definite about what you want to manage on a regular basis.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov.22-Dec.21)
Mars moves into your sign this week where it will remain until 15th December. Your energy level should pick up as well as your self confidence. This heralds the beginning of a new 2 year personal cycle. Something least expected could suddenly come up with somebody else. This could lead to things to finalise by mid February but don’t expecttotalclarityuntilmid2026.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
Somebody else’s expectations can be brought to an end, leaving you in a position to look at the future up to early December with a greater sense of optimism. Even so, this can mean that to establish underlying independence in the long term you will need to consider the obligations you are prepared to take on from now to mid December.
CANCER (June
21-July 22)
You can get things in order easily and quickly if needs be so that you free yourself up for the opportunities that can arise to enjoy yourself to early December. This will not necessarily mean you can put regular routines on the back burner though. However, you could work out more efficient ways to deal with those, perhaps through utilising technology.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
If you have been in a position where you have spent more money than intended since early August, from now to early December you need to focus on getting your finances more balanced. It may become apparent that more opportunities than you realised can open up in the future. This may take until mid 2026 to fully develop though.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Congenial interactions involving a group of people or friends can have an underlying tone of permanent change in some way. This can give you plenty to think about and consider up to mid February. Something might feel a bit of a shock to the system right now. Find quiet time to yourself to mid December so that you are ready to move into a new 2 year cycle then.
ARIES
(March 21-April 20)
Resist any pressure to be made to feel guilty as this can quickly change to having a clearer view of where things need to head in the future. You will find yourself becoming more optimistic up to mid December. Don’t be tempted to jump into something new too quickly this week. You need to seek out further information.
CONNECTOR JOB BOARD
From January 1st to April 15th:
Burns Lake Museum Society now accepting proposals
from local and regional artists to exhibit their work
at The Heritage Gallery in Burns Lake
The Burns Lake Museum Society is now accepting proposals from local or regional artists to exhibit their work from June to September 2026.
Feel you're not ready for a one-person show? Only have one or two pieces available? You can always share space with other artists. Not a painter? Doesn't matter - the Heritage Gallery has displayed everything from sculpture to fabric art! Or you might consider exhibiting at Arts August (August 2026), an event that accepts one or more pieces of art by local and regional artists in any medium on any subject matter.
So what are you waiting for? The application process is simple, there are no exhibition fees, and you can sell your work on commission during the event!
Share your passion, talent, and vision with the community and become one of more than 50 creators who have displayed their work in the Heritage Gallery since its creation in 2020!
For more information and to receive a copy of the exhibition proposal package, contact the Burns Lake Museum by email: ldmuseumsociety@gmail.com
