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Applications sought for 70 Mile and Area Community Fund bursary

community news happening around the 70 Mile House area

The 70 Mile and Area Community Fund is accepting applications for a bursary, which is offered to graduates who have plans to continue their education.

A letter of 300-500 words containing the applicant’s goals, education plans, and connection to the area, including any work experience, volunteer work, community service and extra-curricular activities, is required.

Send applications to the 70 Mile and Area Fund, c/o Sue Wheeler, Box 29, 70 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2K0 before April 30.

Income tax

The free income tax service is being offered again to low-income individuals and families.

The service is available at the Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 26, April 2, 16, 23 and 30. For more information, call Vic at 250-456-2321.

Bingo

The next bingo will be held today (March 24) at SMAC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30.

Poker

The next poker tournament will be held April 9 at the Pattie Poker Palace.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and play starts at noon. To register, call Elaine at 250-706-8491.

Firefighting news

The 70 Mile Volunteer Firefighters Association will hold its annual general meeting on April 9 at the 70 Mile Community Hall at 10 a.m.

Bookmobile

The Thompson-Nicola bookmobile will be in the area on March 31. It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General Store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.