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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD MISSION “Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14, ESV HISTORY In the summer of 1993, Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham received a call from a man in England asking if he’d be willing to fill shoeboxes with gifts for children in war-torn Bosnia. Franklin agreed, but figured Christmas was months away. He forgot about the promise until he received a call back around Thanksgiving asking about the gifts.

Franklin asked his friend the late Pastor Ross Rhoads of Calvary Church of Charlotte to see if he could help with the need. A Sunday shortly afterward, Pastor Rhoads demonstrated for his congregation how to fill a shoebox with simple gifts and encouraged them to include a letter to the child as well.

Within weeks, the church had 11,000 shoeboxes lining their hallways.

Due to their generosity and additional gifts from Canada, Samaritan’s Purse sent 28,000 shoebox gifts to children in the Balkans that Christmas.

Every year since, Samaritan’s Purse has collected shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world. Since 1993, more than 209 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of God’s love.

Tens of thousands of volunteers from local churches around the world partner with us to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ at festive outreach events where children are surprised with these shoebox gifts Boxes and pamphlets can be obtained from store displays at Red Apple, Your Dollar Store with More, and The Real Canadian Wholesale Club.

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Tuesday, November 14 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Thursday, November 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm

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Saturday, November 18 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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THANK YOU! We had a great Halloween Hike last weekend and a successful Biathlon Try-It day this weekend!

Thanks to the volunteers for their help with these events and for Karen Broadworth who organized them.

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1. I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I? This riddle relies on tricking you into thinking about ears and a mouth. You get a tiny hint about wind to encourage you to think broadly and avoid the literal.

2. You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.

This one wants to trip you up by hitting you with details from every angle. The big hint comes at the end with the wind. What does wind threaten most? You have to stretch your brain to come up with something tiny and unexpected.

3. I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I? This riddle aims to confuse you and get you to focus on the things that are missing: the houses, trees, and fish. You might guess you need to think about something inanimate.

4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

This riddle works by trying to get you to think about the weather or holidays or other events linked to a calendar. To get this one right you actually need to get super literal.

5. You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat. Why? Hard riddles like this are tricky because they seem to invite straightforward, logical thinking. You may come up with answers like “they all went below deck” or “jumped overboard.” But you need to focus on the word “single” and think about its other meanings.

6. What word in the English language does the following: The first two letters signify a male, the first three letters signify a female, the first four letters signify a great, while the entire world signifies a great woman. What is the word?

This is hard because it gets you thinking about gender and the ways they’re different. You have to think of one word that holds the others. It’s easy when you think about it!

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NordicTrack A2155 Tread Mill Comes with customizable personal console for two users Includes electronic journal for each user Progress display, heart rate display, fan, drink holders 6 preset workouts, 8 weight loss workouts, 2 Learn workouts Customizable, also inclines 10%, includes user manual.

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2000 dodge ram handicap van low mileage, transmission has been rebuilt, 360 cubic inch engine, engine is good $5000 call 250-692-7072

LOST PETS HOUSEHOLD/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Stand/shelf unit for plants or herbs, lightweight pine stand stained dark brownish black 30" W x 13.5" D x 30" H$50 located in Burns Lake call250-692 -0623

Chessboard, Glass? Decorative but playable chessboard (missing white, clear, king) $60 located in Burns Lake call 250-692-0623 Igloo hot/cold cooler-to keep food warm or cold. Plugs into car cigarette lighter. $25 Call or txt for pic. 250-8458247.

Large Brazillian Prickly Pear cactus. $50. Call or txt for pic. 250-845-8247.

Cut wood 19-20 inches was used for outside furnace. Ready to be used this year. Split & plied last year. Always under cover. Call 250-698-7919.

Loveseat, black Italian leather, low seating. Negotiate price. 250-692-3896 One wood heater for cabin or small house,brick lined, will use 24 inch long wood, Text 1-250-845-8902 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 6

1993 Ford van raised roof low miles, 351, rusty but good $1000 call 250-692-7072 2006 GMC 3/4 TON , extendable cab with attachment for goose neck trailer, Good condition. Text 1-250-845-8902

2008 Toyota highlander AWD 7 passenger 325,000 kms, studded and mud + snow tires new battery, new brakes all around, all leather, no smoking asking $6,750 call 250 CCM men's mountain bike has dual disk -846-9194 brakes and front suspension paid $700 OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ACCESSORIES asking $375 OBO call Ed at 250-6439924 Polaris 2014 Skidoo Wide Track 1200 Miles $8000 847-4657 Roller Skates Vintage call 250-6433337 Polaris 2005 ATV 600 with plow 2200 miles $3000 847-4657 CCM mens mountain bike dual suspension dual disk brakes like new AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES paid $650 asking $350 OBO call 25082" rampage K2 snowplow with electric lift 692-6782 $1200 located in Houston call 250-845Burton snowboard boots, size 12US 8279 $35 text 250-301-6868 14ft gravel box complete with hoist and sub RENTALS frame $1000 OBO call 250-692-7072 BURNS LAKE 1 bedroom house in Toyota 4Runner Winter Mats (4) $75 250town for rent. $850/mo. Plus utilities…. 251-8211 Electric heat and backup pellet stove in Raider canopy, cobra model. White with house…. $425 damage deposit… can rent furnished for $100.00 more per mo. sliding windows. Wired. Came off Ford 1 ton long box. Great Must have good references and good shape. $1800.00. 250-695-6306 job history..No pets Ph 250-692-6869 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BUILDING SUPPLIES Used Pro Form treadmill. 150$ 250-251-0688

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

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

2002 Toyota Rav 4 manual shift winter tires on rims 364,000 kms, transmission 100-gallon fuel tank with a 12 volt 15 gal replaced in 2020 asking $3500 call 250- per minute pump $500 call 250-692-7072 692-3862 60v Dewalt dust extractor (tool only) with 2005 chevy cavalier as a parts car. extra hose/nozzle kit & bags. Worth over Clutch slave cylinder is gone, motor and $600 new. Asking $300obo. Burns Lake. transmission are good, tires are good, 4 Call Jesse 250-692-6755 or The Local Connector NW

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WINDOW POPPY CHALLENGE

Let’s see if we can decorate our town with poppies in our windows before Nov 11, to show our respect and gratitude for the sacrifice of those who went before us, some of whom still walk among us, and

NEW ARRIVALS FOR FALL & WINTER!

pledge ourselves to “never again”…

To make paper poppies: cut out four red hearts, put their points together and add or draw a black centre.

Post your windows to our Facebook page or email us a picture at: thelocalconnectornw@hotmail.com

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2673 Gavlin Road Quesnel BC—New Price!

Great new price, this super modern home in popular South Hills is something you are going to want to see!

With an updated warm and inviting home, detached garage and large fenced/gated yard it has a little bit of something for everyone. Take a look at the details below 2673 Gavlin Road Quesnel BC MLS® R2813578

Price: NOW $562,500!

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Check out this modern 4 bed 2 bath 3 level split home featuring an open concept main floor loaded with character plus a carport and detached double garage. This home is nicely renovated throughout plus has concrete heated floors on the main, a large updated kitchen loaded with cupboards and a massive island, gas stove and newer appliances. The upper offers 3 generous sized bedrooms along with a full bath which also houses the laundry; no running to the basement to throw in a load of clothes!

The lower has a massive rec-room plus another bedroom.

The fully landscaped yard is massive and is super flat, fully fenced with front gate and features a private patio, detached double garage and a carport. Situated in popular South Hills close to all amenities and on full city services.

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DID YOU KNOW?

You can scan your poppy!

Have you scanned your #Poppy yet this year?

Visit www.poppystories.ca and scan your Poppy with a smartphone, and get introduced to a Canadian Veteran.

This year, every Poppy has a story to tell.

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(4) 18 inch around by 20 ft long galvanized culverts $500 each call 250- Harness for large dog or small pony. Leather; felt lining; brass buck692-7072 TIRES 4 hankook pike snow tires and rims 90% tread left 195/70R14 $350 250643-9924

Men's Shed Non Profit Reuse shed for retired men, across from YRB in Fraser Lake. Donate or come and see what we have.

Tuesday & Friday 10am-3pm

Helping the Community

Rat terrier puppies in search of their forever homes! Possibly on a ranch, big acreage or in a very active household 4 polar trax iron man gen2 snow tires since rat terriers are loyal, very smart and and rims 205/55R16 $480 comes with active dogs. Both parents grew up on a 1 free hankook 205/55R16 with 35% ranch and are amazing hunttread left and 2 free max tour summer ers, guardians and just overall great comtires 205/55R16 with 55 tread left call 250-643-9924 panions. The mother is white and the fa4 studded Hakkatluttre winter tires with ther is black, the father is half miniature terrier, both the puppies are black with aluminum rims 205/70R14 came off of a chevy cavalier. In good shape. asking brown and white markings. They were born on April 15th and are ready to $250 OBO call 780-799-0688 go! Located in Burns Lake BC but can 4 lightly used winter tires with rims. bring to Prince George. Asking 950$ obo.

Nokian Hakkapel. 265/70R16. 500$ Only one female and one male left. Text 250-251-0688 or call 236-550-7150 for more info or picBridgestone Blizzak DM V-2 265/70 tures.

R17 115R on rims $800. 250 251-8211 AGRICULTURE four new take of pickup summer tires -255/ 18 inch rims Text 1-250-845-8902 Looking for big young rooster call 250694-3228 BOATS Yamaha 15hp 4 stroke! Short shaft, Non-elec start, electronic ing, no saltwater ever, completely serviced, runs awesome,Excellent condition, pics available, some spare parts! One owner. REDUCED. $2300.Phone 250695-6788.

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free dry poplar firewood tree length down and decked you cut 250-69203898 LOST/FOUND/WANTED

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Two 15 1/2 “ western saddles. One is an Eamore pleasure saddle with light coloured leather. The other is an older saddle with dark coloured leather. Both have been used regularly. $500.00 for both Also, a wide assortment of bridles and other tack. Open to offers. Ph. 250 847-3614 Older Tractor (from the 60's) model 303414 international diesel $2500 OBO (250) 692-7072

Wanted to buy 16 ft canoe with V stern and keel call 250-845-7171

Belarus model 400 tractor from the early 80's $3000 OBO call 250-692-7072

Wanted RSF 65 stove. Will pick up.

Call 250-697-2564.

3 bantam chickens $20 located in Houston 250-845-8279

Looking for weekly garbage pickup for a few houses and snow removal for the winter in the Topley area. Please call 780-799-0688 The Local Connector NW

4 horned jacob sheep rams, wethers and a few ewes. Pure bred but not registered possibly a few goats call 250-846-9879 November 8, 2023

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FERN is one of two female kittens at the shelter presently. Both girls will benefit from being in a home and coming out of their shell more. For adoption interest: 250 692 7476

The Rogue’s Gallery Barber Shop 250-691-1226

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Gift Certificates Available RIDDLE ANSWERS: 1. An echo 2. candle 3. A map 4. The letter “R” 5. All the people were married. 6. Heroine 13

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1 ½ cups diced onion

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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Method 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss the squash and carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes until very tender.

2. Heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pan. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, nutmeg, cooked butternut squash and carrots and cook for 1-2 minutes.

3. Add in the vegetable broth and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors come together.

4. Place in a blender and purée until very smooth and creamy. Place soup back in the saucepan and add in the cream. Serve immediately.

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BURNS LAKE Colleymount Recreation Commission Christmas bazaar—November 12th. We are looking for vendors. Anyone interested in booking a table, please call Juanita 250-695-6306 or Eileen 250-6956335. It will be held at Trout Creek Hall.

Duck Unlimited Banquet—Saturday, November 18 at the Tweedsmuir Rod & Gun Club. Tickets available at Woods n Water.

Lakes District Ambulance Society Holiday Food Drive—November 25 & 26 8am-9pm outside Save on Foods. Fill an ambulance with food! Swag giveaways and goodies for kids! All food will go to The Link Food Bank.

Parade & Light up—Nov 24 at 6pm.

Details to come!

Wildroots Christmas Festival—Nov 24 5-10pm. Closed 6-7 for Parade & Light Up. Food and retail vendors, live music, photo booth with Santa, facepainting and more!

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thanks to our sponsor this is a FREE service.

Serendipity Sale—December 2 10am4pm at Houston Secondary School.

Houston Figure Skating Club's Christmas Gala coming up Friday December 8 @ 7:00 pm. At the Claude Parish Memorial Arena. Admission by donation; we ask you bring a non perishable food item for the food bank if possible.

2nd Annual Christmas Market in the Mall—December 2, 9, 16 & 23 10am3pm located across from buy low foods.

Christmas Market—Dec 16 11am-6pm at the Houston Community Hall. Local vendors, Christmas photos, activities for kids, concession, 50/50 raffle and more!

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Legion Br #50 Christmas Craft Fair— Dec 1 12pm-4pm. Table Rentals $10. To reserve a table please contact Linda 250 -552-9405

Festive Craft Market—Saturday, Dec 9 2-5pm at the Community Hall & Seniors Centre. The Festive Craft Market will showcase local artisans from across the region, and is a great place to purchase your Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. Please bring cash as an additional payment option as not all vendors will have payment devices. Kids, have your photograph taken with Santa!

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Grassy Plains School Kids Market— December 7 12-6pm. All market items have been crafted by the students!

Baking, crafts, popcorn, woodworking and more!

The Engine Inside - Riding Towards a Better Future—Wednesday, Nov 8. A fundraising event hosted by cycle 16.

Come join us - "Follow the lives of six individuals from diverse backgrounds who have devoted themselves to a simple, age-old machine - the bicycle."

Doors open at 6:30 / 7pm start Adults $15 / Youth (17 and under) $10 - CASH ONLY at the door. Advance tickets at McBike and Speedee Interior Stationary.

39th Annual Craft Fair—Saturday, November 25 at LDSS. Doors open for seniors at 9am and 9:30am for the general public.

TOPLEY

6th Annual Topley Christmas Craft Sale – Dec 2 at the Topley Community Hall Saturday 9am - 3pm Tables $10.00 for bookings Call Tina 250-696-3484 Free Coffee & Tea Soup & bun, or pie $5.00 HOUSTON. 2024 Grad Fundraiser—Nov 10th Grads will be pumping your fuel at 7/11 and hosting a BBQ by donation between the hours of 10am - 4 pm. Come let us do the work for you!

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Take Back the Night Lantern Walk— Nov 9 7pm at Main St & Hwy 16. AN awareness raising event for violence against women and children. Hot tea and drinks! Come join us for a family friendly walk along main street.

BVFMS Coffeehouse—Nov 10 at 6:30pm, at the Old Church in Smithers, featuring Dave Bitner. Following the The Local Connector NW

Song Circle there will be an Open Mic time for anyone wishing to play a song or two on stage, and then our Featured Act, Dave Bitner. Come check out his music at the coffeehouse! Contributions to the snack table are welcome and appreciated Wintergold Arts & Crafts Fair—Friday, Nov 17 5-9pm at the Central Park Building. $2 admission.

St. Joseph's Bazaar—Saturday, November 18 from 2-4 pm at St. Joseph’s gym in Smithers. Free for children 5 and under, $2 ages 6-12, $5 ages 13 and up. Admission includes great door prizes, sandwiches, coffee, tea, juice and dessert. Baked and canned goods, crafts and gently used items available for purchase.

Christmas in the Valley—Nov 24 48pm. The annual tradition is back.

Downtown & Main Street shopping / stores till 9pm (or later) Santa Claus & Hay Rides on Main Street, Christmas Carolers, Specials in participating merchants, Charitable groups selling seasonal goodies!

One of a Kind: Artisan Christmas Gift Shop—November 24 - December 24 in the Smithers Art Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10pm-5pm.

Ebenezer Christmas Market— Saturday, Dec 2 10am-3pm at Ebenezer School. Entry is free. Artwork, Woodwork, baking, concession and so much more!

22nd Annual Santa Breakfast— Sunday, Dec 3 at the Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge. The event runs from 9:00am to 11:30am, and a donation of nonperishable items for the food banks gets you one buffet breakfast with musical entertainment by local performers, Horse- drawn wagon rides by B&T, Photos with Santa, colouring station and letters to Santa. All proceeds and donations go directly to the Bulkley Valley Salvation Army Ministries.

Yuletide Bazaar—Dec 10 at 10am at the Old Church. Featuring beautiful works from local artisans, refreshments and music, the Yuletide Bazaar is a great place to do some holiday shopping or just hang out! Come get cozy with us!

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Youth Activities

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Thanks to our sponsor this is a FREE service.

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Seniors Events

Strong Start—Monday-Fri 9am12pm at WKE. Free for children and caregivers ages 0-6.

Community Badminton—Thursdays 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.

TOPLEY Drop in Darts every Wednesday at 7pm at the Topley Community Hall.

Starts Oct 4.

SMITHERS Square Dancing—Starts Wednesday, Nov 8 7-8:30pm at the Paul Lychak— Evelyn Community Hall. No cost.

Contact 250-643-7002 for more info.

Book Lovers Night In—2nd Wednesday of every month 7pm at the Smithers Public Library.

Trad Jam Sessions in Smithers.—4th Wednesday of the month Starting this week Sept 27th 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

Burns Lake Carpet Bowling—every Wednesday at 1pm at the Decker Lake Hall.

Lunch— Nov 7 & 21 at 12pm at the Immaculata Church.

Potluck—November 17 at 12pm at the Decker Lake Hall Houston Floor curling—Every Monday 13pm, Tuesday and Friday Carpet bowling Thursday1-3pm 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.

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.

Mother Goose—Wednesday & Friday 10-11:30am at Muriel Mould. Free for parents and caregivers ages 0-6.

Smithers Programs for Young Children at the Smithers Public Library—Introduce your child to the magic of stories and songs while connecting with other parents of young children. All programs are free, drop-in and open to parents and caregivers of young children.

BABYTIME (infants to 18 months): Mondays, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. (Sept 18 to Dec 4) TODDLERTIME (18 to 36 months): Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. (Sept 18 to Dec 4) STORYTIME (age 3 to 6): Wednesdays, 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.

(Sept 20 to Dec 6)

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GEROW ISLAND NEWS EDITOR AND CHIEF TRAVELS ABROAD Local grade 9 student, Rheanna Leith was chosen to represent Canada for expo sciences international in Puebla Mexico October 20-27, 2023. She was a Canada wide science fair finalist in 2022 with her project from our SD 91. This happens every two years up to 60 countries from around the world and over 1000 students are chosen to attend. There is an application process for selecting the team members. Rheanna was one of 30 Canadian team participants. They also came home with the most prestigious award, ESI, Best Delegation award.

She has always wanted to spread her message to the world and travel abroad while doing so. This was an amazing opportunity, and she hopes it will inspire many others to pursue science and their dreams.

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It is always worth listening to or trying to understand both opposing perspectives of ANY given situation.

“If you are not open to other ideas and perspectives, it is difficult to see all of the factors that contribute to problems or come up with effective solutions. In an increasingly polarized world, being able to step outside your comfort zone and consider other perspectives and ideas is important.”

Do you have an opinion you’d like published?

We are accepting letters and articles from the public to be published at no charge.

Please send to: thelocalconnectornw@hotmail.com

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An Old Farmer writes to his Son who is in Prison: "Dear Son, this year I won't be able to plant Potatoes because I can't dig the field by myself, I know if you are here, you would have helped me".

The Son writes back, "Dad don't even think of digging the field because that's where I buried all the money I stole."

The following Day the Son wrote again, 'Now plant your Potatoes dad, it's the best I can do from here.

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250-692-3375 www.pineridgemodualar.com The Legion Corner is Generously Donated By

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Monday & Tuesday: 9AM to 4PM Wednesday & Thursday: 9AM to 9PM

Wednesday 3pm - 6pm

Thursday Lunch Service

Friday & Saturday: 9AM to Midnight

Friday 3pm - 9pm

12pm - 2pm Dinner Service 5pm - 8pm

Sunday: prebook only Upcoming Events at the Legion

Saturday 2:30pm - 7pm

Remembrance Day Service

Drop In Darts

CLOSING AT 9pm

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm

Friday Lunch Service 12pm - 2pm

Community Service: 10AM

Cenotaph: 11AM

Dinner Service 5pm - 8pm

Lounge open and Ladies Luncheon: 11:30AM

CLOSING AT 1am

Entertainment: John Herous

Saturday Lunch Service 12pm - 2pm Dinner Service 5pm - 8pm CLOSING AT 1am

Sunday Breakfast Service 10am - 2pm CLOSING AT 2pm TUESDAYS are dart night from 79pm Thursdays Crib at the Legion 7-9 for more info contact Tina 2511104

Crazy Ace Fridays 6-9pm POSSIBLE Cash Prize PLEASE NOTE: ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #50 IS THE ONLY VALID FACEBOOK PAGE Check our Facebook page to find our special of the week.

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Lounge: 8PM to Midnight Admission is free Only at the Legion!

NEW! Poutine with cheese curds is now available.

Check our Facebook page to find our special of the week.

Wednesday’ is Wing Wednesday at the Legion Our Queen of Hearts progressive jackpot is growing! Check our Facebook page to find out how much it is this Friday!

Meat Draws are back every Saturday starting at 4PM. We have 3 draws every ½ hour. 4PM, 4:30PM, 5PM, 5:30PM and the breakfast draw at 5:40PM. Darts is back every Saturday at 7PM upstairs at the Houston Legion. For more information, call Diane at 250 845-8844 Our next General Meeting and elections will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023. At 7:30PM. All Members welcomed.

Thank you for supporting your local Legion!

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Friday is Karaoke Night!

Friday Meat Draw 5:30pm Saturday Meat Draw 3pm Saturday Pool Tournament 3pm

Our next general meeting will be held on November 28 at 7pm

2023 Remembrance Day Ceremonies Burns Lake Saturday, November 11 LDSS 10:45am Houston

Community Service 10am Cenotaph 11am Lounge open and ladies luncheon 11:30pm Smithers Cenotaph 10:45am November 8, 2023

165 Francois Lake Drive Burns Lake BC Phone: 250-692-7725

Add the finishing touches to your home here in November.

Stop by and talk to one of our associates for advice and product recommendations.

Or head over to projectofthemonth.ca

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