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Mixed Berry Pretzel Dessert
This mixed berry pretzel dessert is a delicious symphony of sweet and salty delight with an irresistible combination of flavors everyone will love. Imagine a crumbly pretzel crust that gives way to a creamy, dreamy, sweet cream cheese filling, topped with a layer of blueberry pie filling bursting with flavor, studded with juicy fresh berries. A flavor explosion of sweet, tart, and salty in every bite.
Ingredients
Pretzel Crust
• 2 ½ cups coarsely crushed pretzels
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup butter, melted Cream Cheese Mixture
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• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 ounce extra creamy cool whip
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 21 ounce can blueberry pie filling
• 6 ounce fresh raspberries
• 6 ounce fresh blueberries
• 6 ounce fresh blackberries
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375° and lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
Pretzel Crust
Using a food processor or a large baggie, add pretzels and crush into small pieces.
In a large bow add coarsely crushed pretzels, brown sugar, flour, and vanilla. Stir.
Melt butter and add to the pretzel mixture. Stir to combine.
Spread the pretzel mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Press into an even layer, reserving ½ cup of the pretzel mixture to use for the topping.
Bake for 10 minutes then remove and let cool completely.
Cream Cheese Mixture
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
Next, add the cool whip and mix just until combined.
Once the pretzel crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pretzel crust.
Spread the blueberry filling on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Add the fresh berries over the pie filling.
Sprinkle reserved pretzel mixture on top.
Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Source: https://www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com/mixedberry-pretzel-dessert/
GARAGE SALES
Yard Sale 407 3rd Ave Burns lake Starting June 8th and running every Sat from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm June-August. We have toys, dolls, household items, jewelry, books and so much more adding new items every week. Cheap, cheap prices
SERVICES
Advertise your service here for $10/week
LOST PETS
HOUSEHOLD/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Baby Items white crib converts to toddler bed 120.00, vtech toddler riding train 40.00,vtech toddler 3 wheeler 30.00,fisher price play and learn chair 40.00,little tykes play table with drawers 50.00,kidco travel bed 40.00,bright stars deluxe door jolly jumper 40.00 new,fisher price cheer for me potty new 50.00,bumbo booster seat 30.00,plastic safety gate 40.00,little tykes basketball net 30.00,fisher price laugh n learn crawl around car 50.00,pop n play ultamate play yard 60.00,car play mat 10.00,rocking horse 40.00,activity quilt 35.00,fisher price baby swing with music 65.00. call or text 250-692-9755
Vintage oak 4 drawer filing cabinet $150 call 250-695-6900
2 propane space heaters $200 each call 778-202-8764
Firewood For Sale Dry pine firewood. Has been under cover for at least 4 years. Well seasoned. About 22”long. $200.00 for pickup load. You pick up. Located on Ebenezer Flats at Smithers. 250 847-3614
Electric little chief smoker $35 obo 250251-5010
ELECTRONICS/MUSIC
Nokia 3 phone, 16GB with protective case. No scrapes or cracks. $50.00
New Hazelton 778-202-0740
Fotopro CT-4A tripod with Fotopro 53P ball head as new. New Hazelton $125.00 778202-0740
Sony wireless subwoofer like new with manual $150 phone 845-2488
CLOTHING
Burton snowboard pants size large good to new condition $located in Burns Lake call 250-692-0623
Sandals size 12 Vans single wide flat velcro slip on sandals, checker board pattern, good condition $25 located in Burns Lake call 250-692-0623
PET & ACCESSORIES
For sale ACD Red and Blue Heeler puppies $800 EACH COMES WITH ALL VACCINATIONS AND DEWORMED Exceptional pups and only 2 males left. Strong natural herding instincts. Please call for more information, 250-968-4505
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
snow shoes $30 call 778-202-8764
CCM men's mountain bike has dual disk brakes and front suspension paid $700 asking $375 OBO call Ed at 250-643-9924
Roller Skates Vintage call 250-643-3337
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Wood for Sale 1x4, 1x6, 1x8 1x10 - T&G paneling Birch, Cottonwood, Poplar - $3.00 bd ft 5/4 Fir T&G $3.50 bd ft 692-6745
AUTOMOBILES
2014 Chev Silverado 1500 LTZ GFX edition, fully loaded, 175000 New GM tranny at 162000 Rear brakes fall ‘23 (calipers, rotors , pads) Tonneau cover, spray in box liner and undercarriage, summer (American eagle black chrome) and winter rims and tires. Original owner, synthetic oil changes every 10-15k Asking 24000 OBO call 250-692-9849
2002 Toyota Rav 4, manual shift, comes with winter tires on rims, 364,000 km's,
GEMINI (May
21-June 20)
CANCER (June 21- TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20)
You will be able to move on successfully with something you initially planned or attempted to put into place from mid August. Don’t worry about the end result but rather make a decision to move forward and you could be surprised with what suddenly presents itself. Endings can result in greater harmony with daily routines.
LEO (July 23-August 22)
You can now go ahead and make final decisions to 9th September on something you might have attempted since mid August. Part of this could be realising that there is no point in trying to work out a mysterious position that somebody else might want to take. Someone who says it as it is will be the one to give you peace of mind.
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)
The sudden realisation that somebody else will set out to please themselves can now place you in a situation where you need to find time to yourself to weigh things up and decide how best to structure your life. Commitments can come into this. You are in a better position to move forward with decisions to early September.
Determination to do things your own way can bring a fighting spirit to the surface mainly because of what you want to accomplish in the long term. Something you were either not that clear about from mid August, which might also have included agreements that couldn’t be reached, will now move forward to mid September.
VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)
There is benefit in keeping your own goals in mind, even if this requires some sort of rebellion on your part. Responding to others wanting you to be guilty and back off, is not the way to go. You might need to keep thoughts to yourself for now but with any contemplation you will start to move forward from now to 9th September.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
You could have a frank discussion with somebody else when it comes to their ideas or decisions they want to make and how this ties in with what are important priorities to you. This may have held you back from being able to think about future goals clearly since mid August but now to early September you can move forward.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
An unexpected change in the attitude of somebody else could suddenly bring things out into the open. Where it may have been difficult to get an answer from them since mid August, they could now become straightforward with what they have to say or decide to early September. This is more likely to be to your benefit.
If it is difficult to work out the position somebody else is taking, now is the time to ask in a straightforward manner, even if this is not the way things are normally done. Their tendency will be to become more secretive to late September. If there are details that you want to move forward with, now to early September willmakethispossible.
A conversation you didn’t expect to have could take your mind in an interesting direction of wondering about future possibilities that seem unreal in some way. It can change the whole structure of your life. This is something you need to take your time to weigh up to late
LIBRA (Sept. 23
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Venus, your ruling planet will move into your sign this week where it will remain until 23rd September. This change can decidedly increase your determination to generate happiness and balance on a personal level. You can also move ahead to early September with priorities you may have been reconsidering since mid
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Any difficulty to ascertain what someone else has expected since mid August could begin to change direction to early September, though you would need to pay careful attention. Primarily you need to remain focussed to late September on the level of commitment you feel comfortable about dealing with, combined with usual routines in life.
ARIES (March 21-April 20)
It might seem time is suddenly running out to work on getting matters that need to be dealt with on a regular basis in better order, as you had intended. Distractions of late can start to settle down in one way but social activity and more interaction with others will start to pick up. This is why it is important to get to and do things now.
BURNS LAKE.
Lakes District Fall Fair Sept 6, 7 & 8 at the Eagle Creek Fairgrounds. More info on Page 17.
Terry Fox Run Sept 15 at the Francois Lake Community Hall
Knitting Club Tuesdays 1:302:30pm at the Burns Lake Public Library. Need help with your knitting project, bring it along! Supplies available or bring your own.
Burns Lake Farmers Market Every Friday 10am-3pm at the Burns Lake Chamber.
Omineca Ski Club Call for Volunteers Join our 2024/25 Volunteer Skier Development Coaching Team and be part of the winter fun! If you or someone you know is passionate about skiing and enjoys working with kids, this is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community while inspiring the next generation of skiers. Our goal is to ensure that more children can participate by having enough coaches! Want to learn more? Please email amykdash@hotmail.com about this opportunity and our coaching courses.
SOUTHSIDE
Chinook Open House & BBQ
Steak Dinner August 30 3-8pm at the Chinook Ootsa Recreation Site. RSVP by text 250-692-6823 or email accounting @chinookcomfor.ca
Ootsa Lake Fishing Derby—Aug 30-Sept 2 Preregistration Friday 4 -8pm. Register and weigh in Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm. Prizes awarded Monday 12pm. $40/person. 1st prize $2000 2nd prize $1000 3rd prize BBQ 4th prize $500.
Multigenerational Community Band Every Monday 6-8pm September to March. Venue TBA. FREE program. Beginners to advanced. All ages. Contact 250694-3338 or 250-961-1926
TOPLEY
Car Show Sept 1 10am 2pm at the Topley Fire Hall. Car show with a cause! Entry fee: bring out a new unwrapped toy which will then team up with the Houston Toy Run held later in the fall.
HOUSTON
Spanish Dancing at Mixers–Every Monday 7:30pm at Mixers bar & lounge. Hosted by the talented and kind Carlos, who is volunteering his time to share his passion for dance, bringing Spanish flavour and fun to our community! No experience necessary! Bring your partner, bring your BFF or just bring yourself! We look forward to clearing the tables away and opening up the space for
something new! Make this first event a success and see it become a regular activity in our community
TELKWA
Telkwa BBQ—Aug 20 Sept 3 at the Telkwa BBQ Grounds. This annual event has been a Telkwa tradition for years. Now in its 112th year it is the longest running event in BC. Put on by the local Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Club on the Labour Day long weekend in September. Please see their facebook page for more information. https:// www.facebook.com/TelkwaBBQ/
SMITHERS
2024 Hah Nic Na' Aah trail race— Sept 14t. Race one of two stunning routes (17.5km or 36.5km) or come cheer racers on! A post-race party will take place at Smithers Brewing with a buffet, awards, prizes, and live music. More information is available on the website here: https:// www.babinemountainrun.ca Proceeds will be donated to local ski patrol and search and rescue.
SBC Presents Oktoberfest— Sept 21 at Smithers Brewing Company. Music, food, beer, games, costumes and so much more. Keep an eye out here for updates and get your tickets now through Eventbrite.com
Bulkley Valley Farmers Market –Every Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm at Central Park Smithers.
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Weekly/Monthly Community Activities
Burns Lake
Walking Club Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3 p.m. in the Island Gospel Fellowship gym. Everyone welcome to a warm and non-slip walking venue!!
Knitting Club Every Thursday 1:30-2:30pm at the BL Public Library. Bring your project! Supplies not provided.
Community Badminton Wednesdays 7pm at LDSS. Racquets available for use.
Roller Blading Friday 5:30-7pm and Sundays 3:30-5pm at the Lakeside Multiplex. Bring your own pair of roller blades or borrow a pair of ours.
Whist Wednesdays 7pm at the Decker Lake Hall.
Basketball Tuesdays 7-9pm at LDSS
Houston
Walking Group Thursdays 10:30am. Meet at the Credit Union parking lot.
SMITHERS
Games Night Every Friday 7-8:30pm 3974 10th Ave. Board, card and other table top games. Bring a game, friend or family and come have some fun!
Trad Jam Sessions in Smithers. 4th Wednesday of the month at the Smithers Senior Center. Come play tunes!
Bachata Lessons Tuesdays at 3830 2nd Ave from 8-9pm. Come learn how to dance bachata! No partner or experience required $15/class
Smithers Boardgame Group Meets on the third Sunday of every month at Smithers Public Library. Come solo and make some new friends or bring your crew! Admission: $2 donation to the Library.
Walking Group Starting May 1. Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11am at the Willowvale Marsh Trail. Meet at parking lot.
ONGOING EVENTS
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Seniors Events
Burns Lake
Seniors Drop in at the Link—
Every other Tuesday 10:30am12:#0pm at the Heritage Church 1st Ave Join us for coffee, sandwiches and a lovely visit.
Houston
Please note that the price per event as increased to $3.00
Floor curling—Every Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday and Friday
Carpet bowling Thursday13pm Genealogy, Pool.
Shuffleboard and Darts 1-3pm
Price $3.00 per event. plus $10.00 annual membership fee.
Breakfast and Luncheons are now done for the summer. But will resume in October!
Senior Gathering Every Tuesday at the plaza 10am12pm. Free bowling, mini golf, games & Refreshments
Youth Activities
Burns Lake
Burns Lake Public LibraryHigh Five Gamers Tuesdays 3:15-4:30 afterschool gaming club ages 7-12. Community Storytime with Miss Bonny. Wednesdays 10:30am. Paws for Cuddles Wednesdays 3:154:15pm. Come read to Clive! Ages 6+.Lego Hour Tuesdays 11am-12pm & Fridays 3:30-4:30pm ages 6+. Manga Club Every second Thursday 3:30-5pm grades 812.
Indoor Play Space
Tuesdays 10-30-11:30pm at the Lakeside Multiplex. Ages 6 and under.
Mother Goose is back open Wednesday, September 11! Wednesdays & Fridays 10am11:30am
1. In what year did the first Walt Disney World park open in Florida?
2. What is the most commonly spoken language in the world?
3. What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
4. Which famous activist was placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list in 1970 after being falsely accused of conspiring to break a member of the Black Panther Party out of jail?
5. What are the three water signs of the zodiac?
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1. The first service animals were established in Germany during World War I, but references to service animals date back to the mid-16th Century.
2. An 11-year-old girl proposed the name of Pluto after the Roman god of the Underworld.
3. The voice actors of SpongeBob and Karen, Plankton’s computer wife, have been married since 1995.
4. An Italian banker, Gilberto Baschiera, is considered a modern-day Robin Hood. Over the course of 7 years, he secretly diverted 1 million euros to poorer clients from the wealthy ones so they could qualify for loans. He made no profit and avoided jail in 2018 due to a plea bargain.
5. Octopuses and squids have beaks. The beak is made of keratin – the same material that a bird’s beak and our fingernails are made of.
6. An estimated 50% of all gold ever mined on Earth came from a single plateau in South Africa: Witwatersrand.
7. 75% of the world’s diet is produced from just 12 plants and five different animal species.
8. The original Star Wars premiered on just 32 screens across the U.S. in 1977. This was to produce buzz as the release widened to more theaters.
9. The British government coined the slogan “Keep Calm and Carry on” during World War 2 to motivate citizens to stay strong. Posters with the slogan were printed but never officially issued and were only unearthed in 2000.
10.Apple paid a couple $1.7 million dollars for their plot of land, which was only worth $181,700. While Apple was building a huge data center in the middle of North Carolina, they wanted to occupy the area of a couple that had lived there for 34 years. When the couple refused to leave, Apple paid them $1.7 million dollars for their land.
Source: https://www.thefactsite.com/1000-interesting -facts/
TRIVIA ANSWERS:
1. 1971 2. Mandarin Chinese 3. Mercury 4. Angela Davis 5. Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio 6. Horse 7. Think Different 8. 24 9. Chicken bonus point if you specifically guessed rooster! and red wine 10. The Hundred Acre Wood
transmission replaced in 2020, asking $3500 call 250-692-3862
2002 Toyota Rav 4 manual shift winter tires on rims 364,000 kms, transmission replaced in 2020 asking $3500 call 250-692-3862
OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ ACCESSORIES
Polaris 2014 Skidoo Wide Track 1200 Miles $8000 847-4657
Polaris 2005 ATV 600 with plow 2200 miles $3000 847-4657
AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
trailer springs $120 call 778-2028764
aluminum headache rack for a long box $500 call 250-794-2303
chrome step bars $200 call 250-7942303
82" rampage K2 snowplow with electric lift $1200 located in Houston call 250-845-8279
14ft gravel box complete with hoist and sub frame $1000 OBO call 250692-7072
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
34 socket set $150 call 778-2028764
1 inch socket set $200 call 778-2028764
Stihl 29 inch 084 bar $80 call 778202-8764
12”x4” four speed Logosol PH260 planer/moulder 3 Phase Converter with Switching & Panels Fan/Vacuum System with Hopper set up to Fill Feed Bags Complete Wood Fired Kiln & Shop Heating System Sharpening Equipment, Heads and Knives Fork Lift $50,000.00 Call 250692-6745
BOATS
2011 Bayliner 185/BR. 190hp 4.3 mercruiser, very low running hours Swim grid, monster wakeboard tower, awesome stereo, great shape, Text for photos Asking $24500 OBO
250-692-9849
Wanted to buy 16 ft canoe with a keel prefer V-Stern phone 250-845-7171 and leave message if no answer
RV’S/TRAVEL TRAILERS
2010 Cougar fifth wheel 28 ft long ultra lite polar package 1 big slide, new tires, new awning, new vent cover and new flooring everything works good shape $9300 OBO call 250-794-2303
TIRES
Ford f350 wheels $80 call 778-2028764
Kawasaki mule wheels 2 $40 call 778202-8764
4 hankook pike snow tires and rims 90% tread left 195/70R14 $350 250643-9924
4 polar trax iron man gen2 snow tires and rims 205/55R16 $480 comes with 1 free hankook 205/55R16 with 35% tread left and 2 free max tour summer tires 205/55R16 with 55 tread left call 250-643-9924
PETS & ACCESSORIES
30-gallon fish tank with many accessories $50 call 250-694-3495
Harness for large dog or small pony. Leather; felt lining; brass buckles. Like new. $40. Call or txt for pic. 250-845-8247.
AGRICULTURE
Western saddle 15.5" seat like new fleece and neoprene sinch $125 call 250-695-6900
Looking for big young rooster call 250 -694-3228
Older Tractor (from the 60's) model 303414 international diesel $2500 OBO (250) 692-7072
Belarus model 400 tractor from the early 80's $3000 OBO call 250-6927072
FREE/TO BE GIVEN AWAY
free dry poplar firewood tree length down and decked you cut 250-692-
The Lakes District Museum’s new walking tour will use technology to tell the story of downtown Burns Lake.
The updated version of the popular tour will start at the Visitor Info Centre and take participants on a selfguided visit to fourteen historical sites in the village’s downtown core. Small signs containing QR codes will be placed at each site, and scanning them will open web pages containing vintage photographs and information about each location.
The new Heritage Walking Tour is the brainchild of Brooklynn Klassen, the museum’s assistant curator.
