The Local Connector NW December 19, 2024

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HOUSEHOLD / MISC ITEMS

Paint shaker. . . $200.00 OBO. Call 6926755 or 692-6767

Paint mixer (for General Paint, comes with some tint and approximately 90 gal of tintable paint, for darker colours)$400.00 OBO. Call 692-6755 or 6926767

20 foot shipping container. In good shape. $3500.00 Call 692-9464

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 692-9755

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 $125.00 778-202-0740

CLOTHING

Burton snowboard pants size large good to new condition $located in Burns Lake call 692-0623

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 643-9924 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Wood for Sale 1x4, 1x6, 1x8 1x10 - T&G paneling Birch, Cottonwood, Poplar -

$3.00 bd ft 5/4

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 692-9849

2002 Toyota Rav 4, manual shift, comes with winter tires on rims, 364,000 km's, transmission replaced in 2020, asking $3500 call 692-3862

OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ACC

Polaris 2014 Skidoo Wide Track 1200 Miles $8000 847-4657

AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

trailer springs $120 call 778-202-8764

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

34 socket set $150 call 778-2028764

1 inch socket set $200 call 778-2028764

TIRES

4 Bridgestone Blizzak DM V-2 26570 R17 winter tires on rims. $500 (251-8211)

Set of 4 studded Nokian winter tires. 245/55 R19. Used 1 winter. $600.00 call 250-592-9464.

PETS & ACCESSORIES

30-gallon fish tank with many accessories $50 call 694-3495

BURNS LAKE

Omineca Ski Club— Dec 22-29 Candy Cane Ski Trail will be stocked

St Paul’s United Church Christmas Eve Service 5:00 PM

SOUTHSIDE

Multigenerational Community Band Every Monday 6-8pm September to March. Venue TBA. FREE program. Beginners to advanced. All ages. Contact 250-694-3338 or 250-9611926

SMITHERS

23rd Annual Santa Breakfast Dec 1 9-11:30 AM See Full page ad on Page 17 for details

Proud Sponsors of the Community Events Page

Weekly/Monthly Community Activities

Burns Lake

Walking Club will be held in the Island Gospel gym on Tuesdays and Fridays starting November 26 between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to enjoy a warm and ‘slip free’ walk!”

Game Night - Fridays 7 PM at the Church For mo0re info call 778-210 0593

Knitting Club Every Thursday 1:302:30pm at the BL Public Library. Bring your project! Supplies not provided.

Community Badminton Wednesdays 7pm at LDSS. Racquets available for use.

Whist Wednesdays 7pm at the Decker Lake Hall.

Basketball Tuesdays 7-9pm at LDSS

Houston

Drop In Ringette - Sundays 5:45-6:45 $5 Goalies Play for Free

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

Seniors Events

Burns Lake

Seniors Drop in at the Link Every other Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm at the Heritage Church 1st Ave Join us for coffee, sandwiches and a lovely visit. Nov 12 & 26, Dec 10

Potlucks - Decker Lake Hall - 12 Noon Nov 15

Lunches - Immaculata - 12 Noon Nov 5 & 19 December 3

Xmas Dinner Friday, Dec 6

Houston

Please note that the price per event as increased to $3.00 at Seniors Centre

The seniors AGM is scheduled for Dec 12/24. after the luncheon @ 2 PM. The Luncheon will be from 11 to 1 pm

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.

Senior Gathering Every Tuesday at the plaza 10am-12pm. Free bowling, mini golf, games & Refreshments

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.

Wednesdays is Sip’n'Stitch at 11am

First and third Wednesdays is Bingo. First number called at 7pm

Potluck is the third Friday . Please be there at 5:45. We eat at six.

General meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm

Executive Meeting is the last Tuesday of the month at 1pm.

New members are welcome.

Youth Activities

Burns Lake

Burns Lake Public Library -

High 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 3:15-4:15pm. Come read to Clive! Ages 6+.

Lego Hour Tuesdays 11am12pm & Fridays 3:30-4:30pm ages 6+.

Manga Club Every second Thursday 3:30-5pm grades 8-12.

Indoor Play Space Tuesdays 10-30-11:30pm at the Lakeside Multiplex. Ages 6 and under.

Mother Goose is back open Wednesdays & Fridays 10am11:30am

PLEASE REMEMBER…

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BURNS LAKE BR #50

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HOUSTON BR #249

Legion Shuttle: 250 845-8455

Indulge in the ultimate experience of fine dining.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

We will be hosting 2 seatings, one at 5PM, and one at 8PM.

$60 per couple

Entrees to choose from include:

Traditional Roast Beef Dinner

Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner

Butter Tofu Dinner

Table seating for two or four available Reservations only: 250 845-4151

Looking for an ideal Christmas gift for that special person? Consider a Legion gift certificate. Call 250 845-4151, to arrange for that perfect present

We are open for lunch 6 days a week! Sandy is creating her soups regularly, watch our Facebook page for our specials and soup of the day.

Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday!

Come and enjoy Sandy’s complimentary chips & guacamole for dine in only

Select from either Soft tacos * hard tacos

* taco salad served in a handmade taco bow

Wednesday is Wing Wednesday

14 different flavours to choose from

Every Friday is Fish Friday

Clam Chowder * Fish n’ chips

Our Queen of Hearts progressive jackpot is growing! Check our Facebook page to find out how much it is this Friday!

Meat Draws are held every Saturday. We have 3 draws every ½ hour; 4PM, 4:30PM, 5PM & 5:30PM, And the Breakfast Draw at 5:40PM

Tickets are 3 for $5, or 7 for $10.

*** Christmas meat Draw will be held on Saturday, December 21st ***

Darts will be back on Saturday, December 28th at 7PM, upstairs at the Legion.

SMITHERS BR #63

3840 1st Ave Smithers (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

HAVE YOUR CHAINS SHARPENED INSTEAD OF REPLACING THEM—INLCUDES PROCESSOR

CHAINS

Refrigeration Operator 1 (Arena)

The District of Houston is seeking qualified persons to work in the Claude A. Parish Memorial Arena. Candidates must have sound related experience in ice-making operations and building services work. Candidates will also demonstrate strong customer service skills, establish, and maintain good working relationships with staff and the public and have the ability to deal tactfully with groups and individuals.

Dates: As Soon as Possible – April 4, 2025

Term: Seasonal Part-Time

Rate of Pay: $35.30 hourly

Hours of Work: Up to 22 hours per week

Closing Date: January 9th, 2025 @ 4:00pm

Classification: Union – CUPE Local 2086

Positions Available: 1

Required Qualifications:

• Refrigeration Safety Awareness Ticket

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

• BC Refrigeration Operator’s Certificate or Ice Facility Operator’s Certificate

• BC Refrigeration Operator or 5th Class Power Engineer Ticket (Refrigeration Operator II Only)

Interested persons who would like to join our Arena Operations team should direct all applications including a cover letter and resume by the closing date to: District of Houston

Attn: Karen Hogstead, Director of Corporate Services

PO Box 370, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0

Phone: 250-845-2238

E-mail: hr@houston.ca

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