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Important meeting to discuss 70 Mile House fire department funding

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will hold a special meeting at the 70 Mile Community Hall today (April 9) at 6:30 p.m.

Residents will get an opportunity to hear the proposed terms of a referendum on funding for the 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department, and to express their views on the proposal.

As a result of the meeting, bingo scheduled for the same night has been cancelled.

Memorial service

A memorial service was held March 28 for Judy Clarkson who passed away March 18.

It was standing room only as friends and relatives filled the hall.

Judy managed the transfer station for many years and left recently due to poor health.

Poker

The next poker tournament will be held April 11 at the 70 Mile Community Hall.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and play starts at 12:30 p.m. Supper is available. To register, call Vic at 250-456-2321.

Bingo

The 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Association (70MHVFA) bingo for tonight (April 9) is cancelled.

The next bingo will be held April 23 at the Seventy Mile Access Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30.

Meat draw

A meat draw was held March 28 at the Dusty Rose Pub with the proceeds going toward the cost of upgrading the 70 Mile Community Hall.

Our TNRD Director Sally Watson used her persuasive skills in selling tickets, and when the dust settled, $426 was raised.

VFD news

The 70MHVFA held a special annual general meeting on March 29 at the 70 Mile Community Hall.

This meeting covered the six-month period from July 1 to Dec. 31. Financial statements were presented and an election of officers was held, with no changes.