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How many athletes has Canada sent to the Paralympic Games this year? (Answer on page 5)
September 2-8, 2021 Volume 19 Issue 36 Grand Opening The Kootenay Kool Gallery in Canal Flats is having their grand opening this Friday and Saturday evenings, September 3 & 4, 6 to 9 pm. Everyone is invited to check it out. Admission is free and so are the appys. They have some wonderful local arts and crafts as well as some very unique items. Find them next to the Snack Shack.
Norma’s Burger Bus Again, the food is incredible. Many of us remember Norma from the café attached to Valley Foods years ago. The bus is parked beside Arrowhead Brewery. The menu is huge and the food is delicious. Try it out Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 7 pm.
Dream On ‘I’ve often wanted to drown all my sorrows,” said the long-suffering husband. “But I can’t convince my wife to come swimming.”
Agri Market There are only a couple more markets left before they close down for the season. The Agri Park Farmers Market runs on Wednesday evenings from 5 pm to 7:30 pm up near the crossroads. They have some talented artists as well as fresh pro-
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duce, preserves, meat, farm fresh eggs, fresh baking and so much more. I enjoy all the smiles from the satisfied customers when I am there. This Wednesday, August 30, Marty Beingessner will be performing with Franz on the accordion. They are very talented.
Horse Archery Clinic That sounds like exciting fun. Horseback archery. It is happening at the Luxor Corrals Trail Rides from September 13 to 19, with clinics the first few days and a competition the last couple days. Clinics will be taught by Hungarian expert Konkoly Merse. Spectators are welcome. Admission is $10. Bring your own lawn chairs.
Campfire Ban Lifted So we are now allowed campfires in our region. Please be careful, responsible and respectful of the guidelines. Fires can be 50 cm by 50 cm, but you must have a pail of water or a shovel nearby and must always be attending the fire. Enjoy your smores.
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