Jordaine Weber was so happy that his mind drew a complete blank after scanning his Lotto Max ticket from the June 15th, 2021 draw and discovering he won a $1-million Maxmillions prize.
Brad Thompson and his wife Wendy, along with their two kids and three grandkids, brushed out and re-painted the local landmark at 48 km on the Morice Owen Road during the Aug. 1 holiday weekend. It was a full circle moment for the Thompsons as they were the same family that re-painted the rock back in 2002, and they used the original colours and original design from the previous paint job. Prior to that, a youth corps group had done it in the late 70s. In the mid 70s, Harold Hiltz of the IPSFC Nadina river spawning channel made and installed the new crown. The original was a cut up wash basin. It was originally painted by Joe Hendricks of Francois Lake in the early 50s. Brad is still trying to collect more history, and if anyone has any other information on the rock, please contact him at Nadina Lake Lodge. (Brad Thompson photo/Lakes District News)
The Francois Lake Elementary School and the Grassy Plains School PACs each received $570.50 in donations for the month of June, courtesy of the Pacific Atlantic Construction Pipeline bottle donation. PACP will also match all funds that came from their donated bottles for each month. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
Poisonous plant could be harmful if consumed
Man arrested and in custody, will be charged on one count of second degree murder
For the month of August the artists profiled at the Lakes District Museum art gallery are Lynne Gayan and Brad Bell. Stop by the museum anytime between Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission by donation. (L-R) Two Moons painted by Lynne Gayan, A Walk painted by Brad Bell (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District News)
With a new contract in place, customers will now receive full deposit for recycled beer cans
Burns Lake resident Wren Gilgan captured this fantastic photo on the shores of Francois Lake, of a mother deer and her three fawns. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
Most road paving projects for 2021 have been completed
Language app builds sense of identity for Carrier Sekani First Nations
Banned the sale and recreational use of alcohol
Staff volunteers to go to Kitwanga and cook for 160 bikers
Province sees 1,261 wildfires so far this year
Locals demanding answers from conservation office
A promotional event that RDBN is hosting over the summer
A total of seven billboards across Hwy. 16
Burns Lake resident Arnie Larson captured this spectacular photo of an eagle almost touching down to grab a fish. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
Seen here is a combined group of a few adult geese and their young. Often you will see several pairs of geese with all the of the fledglings grouped together to form a protective nursery guarded by several adult geese. (Laura Blackwell photo/Lakes District News)
B.C.'s Medical experts seek more answers for this rare side-effect
Something new at the old museum
