On Aug. 14, the power failed in 70 Mile House and both sides of Green Lake, but the power was not affected along Highway 97 and the 71 Mile subdivision.
Just after 1 p.m., a truck working on the paving of North Bonaparte Road hit a support wire on one of the hydro poles, and the pole fell into a pond at the side of the road. At the time, the BC Hydro crew from 100 Mile House was working on another problem, so it was delayed.
It was late afternoon when they began work in 70 Mile and the power was finally restored just before 11 p.m.
Poker tournament
The 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department (70MHVFD) will hold a poker tournament on Sept. 14 at the 70 Mile Community Hall.
Doors open at noon and play starts at 1 p.m. Lunch and supper are available for $5 each.
For more information or to register, call Vic at 250-456-2321
Bingo back
Bingo returns for another season.
The first game is on Sept. 12 at Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC), 2545 N. Bonaparte Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m.
SMAC news
SMAC will hold a general meeting on Sept. 11 at the centre, starting at 10 a.m.
Everyone is welcome.
Fire department news
The 70MHVFD will hold a fire practice on Sept. 9.
Anyone wanting to attend can meet at the fire hall on Willow Road at 10:30 a.m.
Meat draw
The Dusty Rose Pub held a meat draw with proceeds going to SMAC, and it raised $82.75.
Genealogy meeting
If you are interested in family trees, consider attending a meeting of the South Cariboo Genealogy Group.
The first meeting of the season will be held Sept. 17 at the 100 Mile House Branch Library. The meeting begins at 1 p.m.