The 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department (70MHVFD) attended an accident on Highway 97 at Loch Lomond – just north of Cunningham Road Jan. 21.
A truckload of plywood hit the wire barrier, slid on the ice, and overturned. The load sustained considerable damage. A security team arrived to protect the load until it could be transferred.
Five days later, a car slid off of Highway 97 in 70 Mile House in early evening. The fire department sent four flaggers and a first responder to attend until an ambulance arrived.
Bingo slated
The next bingo night will be held tomorrow (Feb. 13) at Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC).
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30.
There were 13 players at the Jan. 23 bingo night. Both accumulator pots continue to grow.
SMAC news
The Seventy Mile Access Centre will hold a general meeting today (Feb. 12) at 10 a.m. at the centre.
Everyone is welcome.
Firefighter news
There will be a fire practice on Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the fire hall on Willow Road.
New faces are always welcome.
There was a meat draw at the pub Jan. 18. The proceeds of $82.50 went to the 70MHVFD.
Several members of the fire department participated in the Red Nose program and provided rides home from the pub. The department raised $35 from the rides.
Bookmobile schedule
The Thompson-Nicola bookmobile will be in the area on Feb. 13.
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.