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DID YOU KNOW?

All this is 3 years. Not the 15 to 30 years it usually takes for this kind of increase.

• Groceries +21.2%

• Eating Out +21%

• Baby food 29.6%

• Pet food +22.7%

• Rent +20%

• Electricity +28.4%

• Natural gas +30%

• Apparel +12%

• Used cars +20.3%

• Air fare +31.4%

Something needs to change

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The Perfect Grilled Chicken | Tips for Juicy, Tender Chicken on the Grill

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large skinless, boneless chicken breast

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

• 4 tablespoons brown sugar

• 4 tablespoons avocado oil

• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 2 tablespoons Kent's Original seasoning or blend of your choice

• 1 teaspoon ground mustard

• 2 teaspoon dried oregano

INSTRUCTIONS

 Place the chicken in a plastic bag and pound with a rolling pin to tenderize and reduce the thickness slightly.

 In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.

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Electric little chief smoker $35 obo 250-251-5010

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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

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 Pour the contents into the bag with the chicken and roll around to coat. Place in the icebox for at least 4 hours.

 Remove from the bag and grill immediately when ready.

Method 1: Tinfoil

The Hasty Bake grill I am using today (Legacy 131) will allow us to cook the chicken over direct heat on one side or over indirect heat on the other. For the chicken breast that is going over the direct heat, we are going to wrap it in foil to prevent the outside from burning before the chicken is cooked all the way through.

TIP: To smoke chicken or fish, use alder wood and apple wood. Place the chicken breast on top of a sheet of aluminum foil. Pour a little of the marinade on top, reserving some for later. Top with butter. Wrap up in foil and cook about 5-7 minutes on each side.

After steaming, take the breast out of the foil and place directly on the grill. Pour half of the remaining marinade on top of the chicken and have it set there just a minute or two and then flip. Finish on the grill until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

Method 2: Indirect Heat

Now, we are going to use the side of the Hasty Bake grill that pulls the heat and smoke from the fire but that keeps the meat itself out of the flames. When grilling chicken on this side of the grill, we

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do not need to wrap the meat in foil. The smoke and heat from the fire will cook the chicken beautifully without burning the outside before it is done. Remember to reserve the remaining marinade and baste the outside of the chicken breast every few minutes when you flip it. The more marinade you add, the better color, caramelization, and flavor you are going to get.

Tip: Don’t be afraid to flip the chicken as it cooks. Grill until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Method 3: Smoker

If you like that good smoked flavor and have a little more time, try out the smoking method.

I’m using the Pit Barrel Cooker. Place the chicken directly onto the grill. The fire in the barrel is pretty low so the chicken is smothered by the smoke. Keep the smoker temperature at about 200 to 210 degrees and leave it until the chicken is about 165 degrees.

The smoked method will take the longest about 20 to 30 minutes.

Source: https://kentrollins.com/ best-grilled-chicken/

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TAURUS

(Apr. 21-May 20)

Venus, your ruling planet moves into your sign this week where it will remain until 3rd June. It might be time to generate a better balance in some way on a personal level. If you have been put under pressure since January that has been difficult to get under control, it would be a good time now to work towards something more reasonable.

LEO (July 23-August 22)

You could feel you have escaped in some way and this can result in a new view of future possibilities from now to early June. You could find you will need to be as determined as somebody else when it comes to what they expect from you and what you consider is fair thing. There is no need to feel that you need to be obligated.

GEMINI (May 21-June

20)

You should not hesitate to let go of anything that has become a greater commitment since late March than you anticipated. You will have greater confidence as well as perhaps more clarity when it comes to things important to you up to early June. New visions for the long term might need some contemplation.

VIRGO

(August 23-Sept.22)

SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)

Any time you have been able to spend relaxing of late will now come to an end – you need to get to work on things that need to get done or better organised up to early June. Involved in this can be pleasing somebody else, especially if you have promised this since January. There can be no more excuses from now on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)

To take control and head down a path in life that will satisfy your individuality has been a driving force since January. From now to early June there is much you can put into place as long as you take a balanced rather than a rebellious approach. Taking the initiative towards becoming better informed could be a great help.

Anybody who has been unsettling since March could now become more difficult to manage until early June. In part, this might be because you don’t really know where you stand with them. You need to focus on what would provide a more balanced approach in the long term, especially if you have had a lot to handle since January.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)

If you have been getting a good foundation of some description in place since March you can now focus on enjoying yourself or taking things a little easier up to early June. You could reach a stage now where new ideas you that may have crossed your mind since January could be utilised to bring more balance to normal routines.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

That feeling of having to fight for your rights that has likely been the case since March can now ease. You will need to stick with what can be afforded financially, rather than spending in impulse to early June. You are now in a better position to be able to discuss matters in a more reasonable manner. Getting the right information could be helpful.

CANCER (June

21-July 22)

Drop any future plans you had that you now realise could generate too much work. You need to focus on the commitments, to early June, that have some significance or could result in better recognition of your skills. At the same time you can realise that it is important for you to be happy, so don’t get caught up in others expectations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23

-Oct.22)

The position somebody else plans to take will become far more obvious from now to early June and it may not please you too much. You need to withdraw in some way, which can include keeping your true desires to yourself. What you do have to watch is that you are not left taking care of all the details while they do as they want.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan.19)

You have likely had to cope with many distractions since March where life has felt like a whirlwind, leaving many things not done. From now to early June your focus needs to be getting some sort of order in place. The work this will take may not seem that appealing but oddly enough you will get much pleasure from the results.

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

Mars, your ruling planet moves into your sign this week where it will remain until the 9th June. This marks the beginning of a new 2 year personal cycle. You should find your energy level will pick up as well as your self confidence. Something that has been unclear of late could suddenly sort itself out, giving a sense of freedom.

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BURNS LAKE

Spring Tea in support of the LDSS Grad Class Tea, coffee and cake will be provided in support of the LDSS Grad Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 4th between 1pm- 4pm at the church at 457 W Highway 16 (the big blue church). Admission is by donation at the door.

Wildfire Preparedness Day May 4

Grassy Plains Hall 12-3pm. May 5 Trout Creek Hall 11am-1pm. May 11Francois Lake Hall 11:30am-2pm. Food & prizes, meet with neighbours, learn more about making your home and community safer.

The Lakes District Community Choir & Guests present Spring Concert May 5 2:30pm at the Immaculata Church. Admission by donation. Refreshments at intermission.

Kitchen Party May 11 7-9pm at the Anglican Church on 1st Ave. admission by donation. Talk, sing & dance. Snacks provided.

Burns Lake Community Garden Opening Bee May 14 6pm at the community garden 296 Nault Lane. We will be giving out the assigned bed numbers and 2 bags of manure. Meet and greet with the board and a rundown of expectations. Any unpaid fees will also be accepted at this time.

Omineca Ski Club AGM May 16 6:30pm dinner starts 7pm meeting starts at the Omineca Ski Club Lodge.

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.

HOUSTON

Mothers Day Market—May 4 11am-4pm at the Houston Community Hall. Market vendors, Mothers Day kids activities, 50/50 draw, door prizes and concession.

Rock on Rock Painting for A Rocha May 12 204pm at Mixers Car & Lounge. Help us help A Rocha Fish Hatchery with art! A perfect Mother's Day activity to spend quality time with your mommy

AND have a special something to add to her or your garden. Or bring your bestie mommas for a fun afternoon out and celebrate YOU! All proceeds go to A Rocha to help keep the great work they do flowing! We will be doing a 1-DAY ONLY, highly requested, Fish and chips special, so keep an eye out for the details! We will be donating $1 from each Fish and Chips order and Last Cast Lagers sleeves to A Rocha and their great work in this community. We will also be accepting cash donations, bottle donations and providing informational resources at the time of the event. Tickets will be available at MIXERS, The Pleasant Valley Plaza

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

Northwest Trade Expo—May 3 & 4 at the Smithers Arena. The Northwest Trade Expo 2024 is one of the most anticipated and largest events of the year that you don't want to miss!! Packed with over 70 business vendors, live entertainment, food gardens, and kid’s activities, it's more than just a community and regional tradeshow - it's a celebration of community spirit, a platform for Northern BC businesses, and a family affair!

Spring Fling Family Dance May 3 59pm at Glenwood Hall. Community

potluck starting at 5pm bring food, dishes, cutlery. Called Dance at 6:30pm DJ Dont Panic at 7:30 Cash mocktail bar. 4 and under free, youth and kids $7, adult $12, family (4 or more) $35 Tickets available at Mountain Eagle Books and Interior Stationary.

Freedom to Read: A Conversation with Robin Stevenson May 9 7pm Smithers Public Library. Join award-winning author Robin Stevenson for an in-depth conversation about her experiences as a champion of free expression in a time of unprecedented book bans and challenges including several of her own published works. This event is generously sponsored by the Northwest Library Federation.

CICK Smithers Community Radio & The Bulkley Valley Concert Association present: Bry Webb with opening band Cots—May 14 6-9pm at the Smithers Legion. Canadian singer & songwriter best known as the lead vocalist for the indie rock band Constantines with Opening Band: Cots (Steph Yates)

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.

Walking Group Starting May 1. Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11am at the Willowvale Marsh Trail. Meet at parking lot.

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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.

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What is Succession Planting? See

How to Increase Your Harvest

What is succession planting? It’s simple! When your first crops are finished, make the most of the limited space and plan out second (or third!) plantings. After all, your bed’s already prepared! See which veggies are best for another planting so it harvests before frost comes!

What is Succession Planting?

With succession planting, you enjoy multiple harvests from a single patch of ground in any given growing season. This is done by planting one crop immediately after an earlier crop has finished to keep the harvests coming. So, you are planting two or more crops

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TRAIL UPDATE

April 21, 2024

Trails are CLOSED

The Tortured Trail Riders Department...

Yes, spring conditions and waiting for the snow to melt can be torture. But our crews are out there clearing trees and making sure our trails are safe. We will be open before you know it! Also... where are our Swifties at? Can you tell we have some fans behind the scenes!

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in “succession.”

Growing like this not only maximizes productivity, ensuring more for you to eat, but maintaining soil cover with the leaves and roots of crops also provides fewer opportunities for weeds, while protecting the ground from erosion caused by wind and heavy rain.

Many vegetables need only half the growing season to reach harvest time, leaving plenty of fine weather to start off a crop that will either be harvested before the end of the season, or remain in the ground to give a crop over the winter or spring.

Sow the Right Crops

Vegetables that can be followed with a successional crop include: bush beans, early potatoes carrots, onions, garlic, beets many salad greens

When these first spring crops are harvested, you can make way for the second crops of the season. These vegetables will be able to take advantage of the warm soil and high light levels to quickly grow away.

Before planting the second crop, clean the ground of any weeds then use a rake to break up any clumps and tamp the soil down before raking flat. Good, rich soil that had organic matter added for the previous crop shouldn’t require any more, but if your soil does need a boost now’s the time to add a thin layer of compost before sowing

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SAMSON

home where he can be outside and inside.

totally loves a pet and attention.

SAMSON is neutered.

adoption interest 250

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or planting.

Speed is of the essence, so aim to have young plants or seeds ready to go in immediately after the first crop is cleared, that way you’ll make the most of the valuable warmth that remains this summer.

Succession Crops

Some crops may need to be planted out as young plants from sowings made earlier on, or from transplants, to ensure they reach harvesting stage before the season ends. These include many of the cabbage family plants such as kale, cauliflower and cabbage, plus Florence (bulbing) fennel, beets and lettuce. Some will be harvested in the fall, while others will give a small crop in winter before the main harvest in spring. Plants to grow from seed include chard, Oriental vegetables such as bok choy, herbs like parsley and cilantro, and salad greens such as endive, spinach and arugula.

Summer Sowing Tips

Direct sowings in the height of summer can be challenging in hot weather, particularly for leafy vegetables and salads such as chicory and spinach that need cooler soil temperatures to germinate. You can improve conditions by watering into seed drills before sowing to cool the soil down. Repeat two more times if the soil is especially dry. Doing this also creates a moist environment around the seeds.

Sowing under shade cloth can help, or sow into plugs of potting soil in a shady corner to plant out once the soil’s cooled down towards the end of summer.

Some plants such as kale and other brassicas can struggle in the heat. A simple shade cover will help to keep conditions that little bit cooler.

Careful successional sowing and planting can ensure a steady stream of year-round harvests.

Source: https://www.almanac.com/video/ succession-planting

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RANDOM FACTS TO MAKE YOU SMILE

Red squirrels will adopt other red squirrel babies

A team of Canadian researchers found that red squirrels will adopt orphan squirrels who are closely related to them.

It’s still not quite clear how squirrels determine whether a baby squirrel is related to them but researchers have hypothesised that they listen to the sound of their calls. If they recognise the vocals, they may carry the adoptees back to their nest and raise them as their own.

However, the number of orphans red squirrels will adopt often depends on how many babies of their own they already have to feed.

A village in India plants 111 trees every time a girl is born

In the village of Piplantri in Rajasthan, they plant 111 trees to celebrate the birth of every baby girl. This tradition was started by former village leader Shyam Sundar Paliwal in memory of his young daughter who

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passed away. In Indian culture, the number 111 is said to bring success. This is a stark contrast to attitudes towards females in many other parts of India, where (because of the dowry system), they have historically been seen as a financial burden on their families. Traditionally, many women are married before the age of 18 and don’t receive an education. As well as planting trees, the people of Piplantri also set up a trust fund of 31,000 rupees for each girl born, so that she’ll never be considered a financial burden to her parents. The parents also sign a legal affidavit that states that their daughter will only be married after she has reached the age of 18 and received a full education.

Quokkas are known as 'the happiest animal in the world'

Quokkas (pronounced “kwaa-ka”) are small rounded animals who live in Western Australia – and National Geographic has called them ‘the happiest animal on Earth’.

Not only do they appear to have a permanent smile on their face, but they’re also incredibly friendly and will hop right up to you. In some cases, they’ve even posed for a selfie!

Source: https://restless.co.uk/health/healthy-mind/happy-facts-to-makeyour-day-a-little-better/

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what we have.
Helping the Community FORALLYOUR SIGNAGENEEDS 250.847.5566 www.randysimagedesign.com #1-3167 Tatlow Rd. Smithers, B.C.
for retired men, across from YRB in Fraser Lake. Donate or come and see
Tuesday & Friday 10am-3pm
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BURNS LAKE BR #50

158 Francois Lake Dr, Burns Lake, BC

250-692-3232

Kitchen Hours

Thursday 4pm - 9pm

Friday 4pm - 9pm

Saturday 2pm - 9pm

Sunday 9am - 1pm

Bar Hours:

Thursday 4pm - 1am

Friday 4pm - 1am

Saturday 2pm - 1am

Sunday 11am - 1pm

Tuesday Dart Night from 7-9pm

Thursdays Karaoke 8pm-1am

Crazy Ace Fridays 6-9pm POSSIBLE Cash Prize

Saturday Meat Draws

2:30-4:30pm

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HOUSTON

BR #249

Only at the Legion!

Put some spring into your step!

Legion Spring Dance Legion Lounge

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Music by: Rocky Mountain Music

19+ welcome, bring your I.D.

Tropical Fun n’ the Sun is back!

Come check out our specials!

Wednesday’ is Wing Wednesday at the Legion. We offer 12 different flavours!

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

Every Saturday we host our Meat Draws starting at 4PM. We have 3 draws every ½ hour. 4PM, 4:30PM, 5PM, 5:30PM and the breakfast draw at 5:40PM.

Come join us for our Mother's Day Meat Draw May 11th!

Darts will be back in the fall!

Legion Shuttle: 250 845-8455

Shuttle Hours of Operation:

Monday & Tuesday: 9AM to 4PM

Wednesday & Thursday: 9AM to 9PM

Friday: 9AM to Midnight

Saturday: Noon to Midnight Sunday: prebook only

Thank you for supporting your local Legion!

SMITHERS BR #63

3840 1st Ave Smithers BC (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

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