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GRILLED Mexican Street Corn
INGREDIENTS
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese plus more for sprinkling
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 6 ears sweet corn shucked
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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
2022 frigidaire fridge $600 paid $951.99 has to sell too big for 1 person for more info email sergepare@outlook.com
Electric little chief smoker $35 obo 250-251-5010
Gray with red top lamanite office storage cabinet $40 obo 250-2515010
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
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
Purebred Cane Corso puppies Now ready to go to their forever home. First shots, dewormed, Vet checkup & vet papers. Mother and father are purebred cane Corso. Born Dec 6 2023.Call or text Genevieve 250-219-0678
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 250-6439924
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 6926745
AUTOMOBILES
2008 Toyota highlander 4WD 8 passenger 320,000 kms asking $6,950 call 250-846-9194
2002 Toyota Rav 4, manual shift, comes with winter tires on rims, 364,000 km's, 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 250692-3862
2005 chevy cavalier as a parts car. Clutch slave cylinder is gone, motor and transmission are good, tires are good, 4 cylinder. asking $250 OBO call 780-7990688
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
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trailer springs $120 call 778-202-8764
• Olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and ancho chile powder.
Rub the corn with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper
Clean, oil and preheat the grill to medium- high. Place the corn on the grill, close the lid if using one and cook, turning frequently until lightly charred and softened, about 10 minutes.
Remove the corn from the grill and let cool slightly. Generously brush with the sour cream mixture, sprinkle with more Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Cowboy Caviar / Corn Salsa
INGREDIENTS
• 15.8 oz can black-eyed peas drained
• 1, 10 oz can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chiles drained
• 1, 15.25 oz can whole kernel
corn or 2 to 4 large grilled cobs
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 cup diced purple onion
2 Anaheim peppers diced
1 jalapeno diced
1 avocado halved, pitted, peeled and diced
Salt and black pepper
Chips for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the salt and pepper and chips.
Cover and chill for 2 hours or until ready to serve. Season with slat and pepper, to taste.
Source: https://kentrollins.com/mexicanstreet-corn/
BURNS LAKE
Introduction to Racquet Ball May 16June 13 ages 10-15 Thursdays 4-5pm $50 for 5 weeks. Limited spaces available. To register stop by the Lakeside Multiplex or give us a call at 250-692-3817
Omineca Ski Club AGM May 16 6:30pm dinner starts 7pm meeting starts at the Omineca Ski Club Lodge.
Folk Music Evening May19 at the Old Heritage Church! Join us as we proudly present none other than J. Knutson, a founding member of the iconic folk band, Spirit of the West! The fun starts at 7:00 PM with an opening set by our very own local act, The Littles! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are hot off the press and available NOW at Wild Roots Flowers & Gifts – grab yours before they're gone! Adults are $25, and for the under 18 crowd, tickets are a steal at just $15
St Luke's Church on the Lake Society AGM May 20 7pm at St Luke's Church at Francois Lake
Open Mic Coffee House Join The Burns Lake Music Society for the last Open Mic Coffee House of the season on Friday, May 24th, starting at 6:00 pm at the Burns Lake Heritage Church on First Avenue. As a special treat, the Coffee House organizers are starting an hour earlier and BBQing up some hot dogs. So come on out and enjoy the warmer weather (hopefully) and grab a hot dog and listen to some great local music. Open to all experience levels and music styles. Admission to the Open Mic Coffee House is by donation.
Colleymount Road Garage Sale May 25 10 am to 2 pm, Individual houses, from 0 km to 47 km Colleymount Road, watch for signs. BBQ at 47 km at Lakeside Country Store.
Burns Lake Saddle Club Gymkhana Jun 8 registration 9am start 10am start at the Eagle Creek Fairgrounds Lower Arena. Keyhole, Flag, Scurries, Barrels, Poles, Novelty Classes
Burns Lake Show & Shine Jun 22 dinner cruise 3pm meet at CNC Parking
Lot. Jun 23 show & shine 10am-2pm at Spirit Square. All vehicles are welcome. $10/vehicle.
SOUTHSIDE
Grassy Plains Mud Bogs—Jun 1 at Grassy Plains Hall. Registration 12pm events starts 1pm. Registration fee $20, spectators $10/person, or $25/family. Mud run bring old shoes! Concession available on site. Great prizes for all! Cahs prizes for participants, Door prizes and 50/50 draw. Live band in the evening. Camping Available!
TOPLEY
BINGO May 27 Doors open at 6:15, Bingo starts at 7:00pm Door prizes & Food concession ***JACKPOT*** 52#s or less $250.00 next #$100.00 Topley Community Hall Come out for a night of FUN!!! NO MINORS. Last one for the season! See you in September
HOUSTON
Bird Walks: Join staff from the Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre for weekly bird walks, Wednesdays at 8:30am until May 22. Various locations, all levels of birders welcome. Contact the centre at 778-642-3897 or houston.bc@arocha.ca for specific meeting locations. Details also available on the Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre Facebook group.
SMITHERS
BC and Yukon Book Prizes On Tour: Emelia Symington-Fedy and Wanda John-Kehewin May 15 7pm at the Smithers Public Library. The BC and Yukon Book Prizes are bringing their author tour to Smithers! Join us for a reading and Q&A with two of this year's finalists: Emelia Symington-Fedy (author
of Skid Dogs) and Wanda John-Kehewin (author of Hopeless in Hope). The BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers, illustrators and publishers of various genres.
Gardens Galore May 17 9:30-11am at the Smithers Public Library. Dig into earthy crafts, learn about our garden friends, and have fun with earthworm races and (gummy) worm science! This drop-in NID program is open to all school -aged kids and teens. No registration is required. Thank you to the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation for sponsoring this event and the Library VolunTEENS for helping to make it happen.
BV Perennial Plant Sale May 25 9am2pm The annual BV Perennial Plant Sale returns under new administration! This fundraising event is sure to be a blooming success! Not only will we have perennial plants for sale, but this year's event will also include: Kids activities Education Booths, Music, Food Vendors 50/50 ticket sales, Raffle Prizes and MORE! If you have plants or pots to donate, please drop them off anytime at EdGE Learning Centre (Ranger Park) 3736-16th ave and leave them on the front steps anytime from NOW until May 22nd. Consider signing up to volunteer to help make this event as successful as in the past: https://signup.com/go/hXSinUQ We are thrilled to resurrect this community favourite. Join us to help our learning centre BLOOM and GROW.
Family Dance with the Youth Valley Fiddlers May 25 6:30pm at Driftwood Hall. Valley Youth Fiddlers presents a fiddle music family dance. An evening of great music and dancing for the whole family. Featuring live music and called dance favourites. We might just have a visit from Valley Youth Fiddler mentors, Jaron Freeman Fox and Emmett Hodgins Admission at the door by donation. A fundraiser for VYF youth mentorships Walking Group Starting May 1. Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11am at the Willowvale Marsh Trail. Meet at parking lot.
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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!
Book Lovers Night In 2nd Tuesday of every month 7pm at the Smithers Public Library.
Junior Curling Thursdays 2:30-4pm $100 per curler. Come down to the rink to register.
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.
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. May 7 & 21.
Carpet Bowling—every Wednesday at 1pm at the Decker Lake Hall.
Houston
Floor curling Every Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday and Friday
Carpet bowling Thursday13pm Genealogy, Pool. Shuffleboard and Darts 1-3pm Price $2.00 per event. plus $10.00 annual membership fee.
Breakfast—1st. Saturday each month $12.00 8-11am everyone welcome.
Luncheon—3rd Thursday of each Month 11am-1pm @ $12.00 everyone welcome. Next luncheon April 25 11am1:30pm
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.
Strong Start Monday-Fri 9am12pm at WKE. Free for children and caregivers ages 0-6.
Mother Goose Wednesday & Friday 10-11:30am at Muriel Mould. Free for parents and caregivers ages 0-6.
Movin and Groovin Mondays 121pm at Muriel Mould.
Indoor Play Space Tuesdays 1030-11:30pm at the Lakeside Multiplex. Ages 6 and under.
CAMPING HACKS AND TIPS THAT WILL IMPROVE ANY CAMPING TRIP
1. MAKE A LANTERN OUT OF A HEADLAMP AND A JUG OF WATER
All you need is your headlamp and a gallon water jug or a large water bottle. Any translucent bottle will do, but the coolest effect comes from the type of plastic that is not entirely transparent but rather a slightly cloudy color allowing you to see water sloshing around inside.
When it gets dark, strap the headlamp to the side of the jug so the beam is facing inward. The water container transforms into a glowing orb that casts light in all directions! This effect works because the water in the jug spreads the glow, which is dispersed further by the milky plastic of the container.
This makeshift lantern works great anywhere you need ambient light. Whether you need to look for something inside your tent, clean up the picnic table or start a campfire, your night just became a lot easier.
2. GLUE SANDPAPER INSIDE THE TOP OF YOUR MATCH
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, May 16
at the Omineca Ski Club Lodge
6:30pm dinner served
7pm meeting starts
For info, contact us through our Facebook page or email info@ominecaskiclub.ca
HOLDER FOR EASY LIGHTING AND WATERPROOFING
Matches are an indispensable item when camping, but it seems all too often, things go wrong with them. They get wet, the case gets soggy or the strike pad wears down until it is smooth. This camping hack ensures your matches will be ready to strike when you need them.
Buy fine-grained sandpaper, preferably with adhesive on one side, to stick it to the matchbox. If not, some glue will do the trick. Attach the sandpaper inside the lid of a small waterproof container that will hold your matches.
The sandpaper will provide a large, coarse surface for striking, and the waterproof container will protect it. No more soggy matches or wet or worn-out strike pad!
3. LINE YOUR BAG WITH A GARBAGE BAG TO KEEP THE CONTENTS DRY
Weather is everything when camping, and a seasoned camper knows you can never be too prepared for Mother Nature’ s fickle moods. Once you are warm and dry inside your tent, there is nothing to worry about unless you struggle to get warm or dry because your bag and all of its contents got soaked in the rain.
This trick offers the ultimate cost-to-benefit ratio: a single trash bag in exchange for warmth and dryness. Line the inside of your backpack with a trash bag before placing all your items into it. For the cost of a trash bag somewhere between a nickel and a dime you have dry clothes and a dry sleeping bag for your trip, guaranteed.
Avoiding wet clothing is crucial for your comfort and safety. Wet clothing can cause you to get chilled very quickly, which can lead to illness, so take this simple step to avoid this issue!
4. USE SILICA GEL PACKETS TO KEEP YOUR CAMP COOKWARE RUST-FREE BETWEEN USES
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DID YOU KNOW??
"Bees will take their nutrients from anything which has sugar and moisture. Feeding them watermelon if conditions are tough is a good idea because it’s got plenty of fructose and moisture! The photo and information is from Heather Harvey, a park ranger with the National Park Service."
aluminum headache rack for a long box $500 call 250-794-2303
chrome step bars $200 call 250794-2303
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 250 -692-7072
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
34 socket set $150 call 778-2028764
1 inch socket set $200 call 778-202 -8764
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 250-692-6745
BOATS
Wanted to buy 16 ft canoe with a keel prefer V-Stern phone 250-8457171 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 778-202-8764
4 Bridgestone Blizzak DM V-2 265/70 R17 on rims $400 250 251 8211
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
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
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Looking to find someone with a
You know those silica gel packets that seem to appear in every product? They are quite useful for sucking up moisture, especially in items that tend to rust. Buy a pack of them, or collect them from whatever packages you buy, as they may save your cookware. In an ideal world, you would dry your cookware completely and store it in a moisture-free environment between uses. But weather changes, basements grow damp, and sometimes dishes must be dried in a rush before you stuff them in your bags and that is where silica gel packets come in.
Using these packets keeps moisture from rusting away your cookware between uses. It is disappointing to pull out your favorite bowl or skillet and find it spotted with rust, and this little trick will prevent that altogether.
5. PACK LIGHTER BY USING A SLEEPING BAG CASE STUFFED WITH CLOTHES AS YOUR PILLOW
Pillows are a matter of personal preference. You may prefer yours soft or firm, feather or fluff, TempurPedic® or light foam.
However, pillows take up a significant amount of space in packing. Companies have developed inflatable pillows that roll into impressively small spaces, but rolling around on air is rarely very comfortable. This situation often leaves you stuffing a pillow into your bag that takes up as much space as your clothing.
To form the ultimate camping pillow, take the case for your sleeping bag and stuff it full of your softest clothing. Make sure the sleeves are unrolled and socks are not too tightly balled up so there are no pressure points, and shape the pillow to your liking. If you desire more support, add more clothing! You will love the fact that you have saved so much space in your bag.
6. BRING BREAD TAGS TO USE AS CLOTHESPINS
Bread tags are one of the most underappreciated
products around. They diligently hold bread bags closed but rarely see any other purpose before being cast away. So next time you finish a loaf of bread, try them as clothespins on your next camping trip.
This tip is one of the best family camping hacks since bringing enough clothespins for a family’s laundry can steal a good amount of real estate inside a bag. Bread tags are not only cheap, but they also take up minimal space in your pack.
So set a little dish aside and start collecting those bread tags. They will soon be doing their work in the sunshine, drying your clothes and keeping them securely fixed to the line.
7. MAKE A MAKESHIFT GROMMET BY TYING LINE AROUND A ROCK WRAPPED IN A TARP
Bread tags are one of the most underappreciated products around. They diligently hold bread bags closed but rarely see any other purpose before being cast away. So next time you finish a loaf of bread, try them as clothespins on your next camping trip.
This tip is one of the best family camping hacks since bringing enough clothespins for a family’s laundry can steal a good amount of real estate inside a bag. Bread tags are not only cheap, but they also take up minimal space in your pack.
So set a little dish aside and start collecting those bread tags. They will soon be doing their work in the sunshine, drying your clothes and keeping them securely fixed to the line.
8. USE GALLON JUGS OF WATER AS ICE PACKS IN YOUR COOLER
Bringing ice on a camping trip can be difficult. It melts quickly and becomes a watery mess, meaning any nonplastic food packaging will soon become soaked and soggy.
As an alternative to pouring ice into your cooler, freeze gallon jugs of water and put them in instead. They will not crack when frozen, and these jugs have built-in room for expansion in freezing. As the ice warms and turns into water, you will have
drinking water ready without having to haul extra. Have smaller space? This hack works with individual bottles too!
There are two things to remember when packing water for a camping trip: water is essential, and it is also heavy. Therefore, pack more than enough drinking water, but try not to pack water that will go to waste like ice that will soon melt and become undrinkable. This hack addresses both points simultaneously by allowing your ice to become extra drinking water after it has done its job of keeping your food cold.
11. MELT AND SEAL STRAW SECTIONS TO STORE SPICES AND OTHER SMALL INGREDIENTS
This one takes more preparation than simply throwing some ill fated Doritos into your bag, but it is an immense space saver and makes camping trips easier in packing and unpacking.
Culinary skills are often limited in the woods by a lack of seasonings and spices. No one sells travel pouches of curry powder, chili powder or rosemary, so you might settle for bottles of salt and pepper.
