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Tuesday, July 1st:
Canada Day at Spirit Square
Canada Day is on Tuesday, July 1 sponsored by the Village of Burns Lake in cooperation with the Lakes District Arts Council. The event kicks off with a pancake breakfast by donation at the Royal Canadian Legion from 8:00 am to 10:45 am, and continues with the Opening Ceremonies at 11:00 am at Spirit Square. Village Councillor Kristy Bjarnason will be the MC, with Councillor Charlie Rensby in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies. The LDAC presents the musical entertainment, including the Lakes District Community Choir, Warren and Gail Chapman and The Barkers.
Come out to Spirit Square and join in Canada’s celebration!
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Rhubarb Custard Cake
Ingredients
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream and fresh mint, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with rhubarb and sugar. Slowly pour cream over top.
Bake until golden brown, 40 -45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and mint if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
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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 Lakes Bulkley Senior's Golf at Willowgrove Golf Course in Houston, 9:30 shotgun tee off. PLEASE come well before 9:15 to get signed up and onto a team. Senior discounts for cart rentals and green fees are issued through the clubhouse rental shop. The annual fee for the season is only $10. Each week you also pay an additional $4 for door prizes. PLEASE spread the word to your friends. Seniors aged 55 and up are very welcome
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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
LOCAL BURNS LAKE TRAILS TO TRY BEFORE SUMMER ENDS!
Kager Lake
Directions: Follow 9th Ave up to the top, turning left onto Gowan Road. At the Y in the road turn left on Boer Mountain Rd and continue for 2.9 kms until you reach the parking lot.
Description: An easy 2.8 km walk around Kager Lake and forests that surrounds it. This wide, well laid out trail also offers boardwalk sections over wetlands and all serenity and wildlife viewing that
Long Lake Trail
Directions: Follow travel directions up to the Kager Lake parking lot. The Long Lake trail is accessed off the main Kager Lake Trail
Description: A Moderate 6.4 km trail loops around Long Lake and offers spectacular opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. A short walk up the mountain bike trail leads to viewpoints of the area, forests and lakes.
Rod Reid Trail
Directions: Follow 8th Ave until the top, left on Shelford. Turn right onto 9th Ave drive about 200 m and you will see the parking lot on the left.
Description: An easy 2.1 km walk around Loch Lomond wetland. Follow the pathway and watch an abundance of birds and wildlife. Rod Reid trail packs an eco-rich amount of nature’s sights and sounds into a well laid out, easy access trail.
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Answers on Pg 25
1. June 20, 21, or 22 is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and marks the beginning of summer. What is this called?
2. Besides being the longest day of the year, what happens on the summer solstice?
3. How long does it take a pearl to form?
4. True or False: Cultured pearls are worth more than wild pearls.
5. What Atlantic storm season starts in June and runs through November each year?
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JUNE
Saturday, June 21st:
National Indigenous People’s Day
Burns Lake Native Development Corporation (BLNDC) is hosting the 26th annual National Indigenous People’s Day at Spirit Square on Saturday, June 21st
The NIPD promotes health and cross-cultural awareness, and is enjoyable and educational event that is open to the general public and to tourists visiting our community. The event kicks off with a parade down Highway 16 from the CNC parking lot, and continues at Spirit Square with games, Kids Corner, pontoon rides, activities and entertainment by local Native singers and dancers and features free traditional foods
June 25th
TAURUS
(Apr. 21-May 20)
You can begin to gain a clearer picture in your mind this month about how to generate a more balanced or fairer state when it comes to situations or people applying pressure. There will now be greater opportunity to discuss or bring into the open any matters that have been building up behind the scenes since April.
LEO (July 23-August 22)
Be wary of any out of the ordinary obligations that might arise. There could be a lot more to them than is obvious and for this reason you should hold back with any final decisions until late June. Part of your considerations can be establishing some rest time for yourself to get a break from the pressures of your dealings with others.
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)
Future opportunities could begin to have a lot more promise though you need to be aware of the manner in which this can alter what have been normal routines. You can feel freed up from the expectations of others, though it will be necessary for you to focus on developing an underlying structure that maintains balance with others.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
Your new 12 year personal cycle that began in May last year is now moving on to activate your finances to the end June 2026. This could be of great benefit as far as increasing your income but you might also be encouraged to spend more or could find your financial commitments increasing. The main thing is to be sensible.
VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)
Bringing an end to any commitment that has become too much would be a wise thing to do. Don’t dismiss the things that are important to you – give them a lot more thought during June as you have the opportunity for them to develop in a favourable way for the next year. Take control of the things you want to handle.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
The Full Moon this week occurs in your sign. It may enlighten you on any action you should take when it comes to where you want to head long term when it comes to whatever you need to handle on a regular basis. The expectations of others can increase in subtle ways to June 2026 so be alert mentally to what is acceptable.
Getting better personal control in a situation where you want to generate a better underlying balance is possible. Your health and general well being will come under the spotlight to June 2026. You could become more determined as well as successful in improving it. You can be inclined to gain weight, so watch overindulgence.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
Jupiter, the planet of growth and expansion now moves into your sign, where it is well positioned, until June 2026. From this you can gain much personal benefit but will need to be careful of overdoing things or being overly optimistic. Be cautious of being too generous as there will be obligations attached. Weight gain is another possibility.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
Big changes connected to other people in your life have already started to take shape and this could now begin to increase your responsibilities. Take note of others expectations right now and what sort of pressure this could put upon your own priorities. If you are seeking promotion or greater recognition this could come your way up to June
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22
-Jan.19)
You have a busy time ahead of you to June 2026 related to your dealings and interactions with others, which can have the effect of establishing quite a different foundation to your life that you have not necessarily thought about. This can involve family or work but it could also be connected to new people coming along.
You can begin to see the benefit of perhaps letting go in some way over the last year and the manner in which this may have required you to put different structures in place that didn’t necessarily please you. Opportunities or greater benefit can come your way to June 2026 but with this will be the need to be practical financially.
ARIES (March 21-April 20)
Life is beginning to step up in a big way on a personal level and the manner in which you are going to put foundations or structures in place. Don’t be surprised if you feel a little uncertain in your own mind. Whatever you need to pay attention to and perhaps make decisions on this month, could prove most important in the future.
