The very active arena committee is ready to add activities in 2025 after a year of rejuvenation of the old arena next to the 70 Mile Community Club Hall.
“We added many new horse riding members to our 70 Mile Community Club in 2024 and want to plan events for all to participate in with their equine partners,” arena committee lead Lori Spencer said, adding “Our members had a great 2024 riding season and we are looking for more fun starting in the spring.”
She noted the committee is currently planning events.
Spencer said they are looking to see what type of activities their equine members would like to participate in. It could be gymkhanas, fun obstacle days, dressage trials, ranch-style show classes, drill team practice, long trail rides with the Back Country riders, she said, adding or all of the above.
She said the club is looking into whether it can coordinate with the other local equine clubs in a series of events.
This would mean a rider can compete for year-end high points and prizes, she added.
“We are currently booking three clinicians for 2025. "We are hoping to host an Extreme Cowboy Challenge clinic, a Ranch Riding Clinic and a Mountain Trail Clinic."
Spencer adds the arena has available dates for other groups to rent and plan their equine events, which would bring in extra funds for the upkeep of the arena.
She added there will be arena improvements this spring, including the installation of water hydrants for watering the arena and the horses.
The committee also plans to improve the outhouse facilities.
“We encourage everyone to join our club and get on the email list to stay informed of activities. Please email Spencer at 70milehouseriding@gmail.com.
“The cost to use the arena is a $25 club membership for the year. We have 10 overnight or day-use 14-foot by 14-foot paddocks available.
“We hope to make the 70 Mile Community Riding Arena a hub of equine activities in 2025.”
Mail strike information
70 Mile and area residents and businesses will not be receiving mail and packages at the 70 Mile House Post office while the Canada Post strike is on, said 70 Mile House Postmaster Lisa Schramm.
She noted the Post Office is open, but she isn't receiving any mail, ad mail or parcels during the Canada Post strike.
We can't “accept any mail, or parcels, except for a prepaid return parcel.”
Schramm added the local Post Office can't accept mailed newspapers either.
A 100 Mile Free Press employee said the 70 Mile General Store has agreed to hold the newspapers for subscribers to pick up.
Subscribers would be wise to call the store at 250-456-7744 to make sure the newspapers are at the store before they travel to the store to pick them up.
70 Mile Community Hall events
There are a lot of events going on at the 70 Mile Community Club Hall.
Coffees On
Coffees On is on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drop in and chat with your friends and/or make some new friends at this free event.
Coffee, soup and bun lunch and desserts made by volunteers are on the menu, which is by donation or free if a donation isn't possible.
Because Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve fall on a Tuesday in December, it's likely Coffees On will not be happening on those days.
If you want to find out when Coffees On is happening before you leave your home, call Sally at 250-395-0278.
Texas Hold'em poker
There will be a Texas Hold'em poker event at the 70 Mile Community Club Hall on Dec. 16. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and poker starts at 11 a.m.
Logo Design Contest
The 70 Mile Community Club is seeking entries to create a logo header for the club.
The words “70 Mile Community Club Hall” must be in the logo header.
Entries should be presented at the community hall at 2585 Bonaparte Rd. in 70 Mile House during the club's next meeting on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
More 70 Mile entertainment
Eddy's Bar and Grill is offering entertainment.
Every Wednesday people can bring their instruments, or they can just enjoy some awesome live music starting at 5:30 p.m.
There is also a pool tournament on Wednesdays, with a $5 entry fee, starting at 6 p.m.
Eddy's crew is putting on an Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 16.
Details will be available closer to the derby date.
