Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Valemount

04/08/2026

📣 New blog! We’re gearing up for our 5K Lace Up for Literacy fundraiser and we want you to be part of it! 👟📚https://cbal.org/lace-up-for-literacy/

Our latest blog shares everything you need to know about how to register and why this event helps strengthen literacy and learning skills across the Columbia Basin & Boundary.

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04/08/2026

🌸 Introducing Spring Connections! 🌸

Looking for a fun and welcoming way to get out this spring? Join us for Spring Connections—a free 8-week creative and social series designed especially for seniors!

Enjoy:
🌿 Outdoor walks and fresh air
🎨 Creative activities and games
🤝 Meaningful connections and new friendships
🍲 Lunch and refreshments provided

📅 Wednesdays, April 15 – June 3
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Valemount Public Library

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, create, and enjoy time together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

📌 Advance registration is required
📞 Call or text 778-915-4934
📧 Email [email protected]

Spots are limited—register today and bring a friend! 💛

04/01/2026

📱 Safe Screens, Strong Families – Free Workshop Series 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Raising kids in a digital world isn’t always easy—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for a free, welcoming workshop series designed to help families build confidence, safety, and positive habits around technology.

Each week, we’ll explore practical topics like understanding kids’ apps and games, supporting online learning, smartphone use, cyberbullying awareness, and more. Whether you’re feeling unsure or just want to stay informed, these sessions are for you!

🗓 Sundays, April 12 – May 31, 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
📍 Valemount Public Library

💡 Drop in for one session or attend them all—whatever works for your family.
📲 Please bring your own device if you can.

This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and build skills together in a supportive space.

👉 To register or learn more, contact:
Ritika Sahni
📧 [email protected]

📞 250-520-0103

Let’s work together to create safer, stronger digital experiences for our families 💙

03/31/2026

🌟 There is still time to register for LINC Online!

If you are a permanent resident or refugee living in BC, you can join these FREE online English classes!

🔵 Flexible schedules
🔵 Levels from Foundations to CLB 8
🔵 Live classes + drop-in support
🔵 Taught by experienced instructors

Boost your English skills for work and life!

👉 Register now by emailing [email protected] or at https://cbal.simplesurvey.com/f/s/linconline

03/31/2026

We want to hear from you, Valemount! Please complete our survey so that we can ensure we offer free programs that you are interested in.

https://cbal.simplesurvey.com/f/s/CommunityGardenSurvey

The survey closes on Sunday, April 12.

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03/25/2026

Check out these t-shirts! Orders must be in by April 6!

LACE UP FOR LITERACY 5K details:
📅Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 26 (Virtual)
📍Participate virtually wherever you live!

📅Sunday, April 26 (In person)
📍9 AM PT at Millennium Park, Castlegar
📍10 AM MT at Annex Park, Fernie

✅Register online at cbal.org

💰Entry fee:
$35 – Includes t-shirt (register by April 6)
$20 – No t-shirt (register by April 20)
$15 – Virtual (register by April 20)
$20 – Walk-ups on event day
Free – For kids under 12 (register by April 20)

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03/24/2026

03/15/2026

Move with a mission! Join CBAL’s 2nd ANNUAL LACE UP FOR LITERACY 5K RUN/WALK and support community literacy programs! Two locations to participate in person, plus a virtual option!

📅Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 26 (Virtual)
📍Participate virtually wherever you live!

📅Sunday, April 26 (In person)
📍9 AM PT at Millennium Park, Castlegar
📍10 AM MT at Annex Park, Fernie

✅Register online at cbal.org

💰Entry fee:

$35 – Includes t-shirt (register by April 6)
$20 – No t-shirt (register by April 20)
$15 – Virtual (register by April 20)
$20 – Walk-ups on event day

Free – For kids under 12 (register by April 20)

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03/11/2026

True or False? Test your fraud knowledge.

You've posted and sold an item on an online buy-and-sell site. The buyer sends you payment by cheque for a sum greater than the agreed-upon amount. When you advise them of their mistake, they instruct you to just return the difference through a well-known money transfer service. What should you do?

A. Agree to the buyer's proposal—this seems like a reasonable request and the buyer has already provided you with their cheque.
B. Refuse the cheque and consider reporting this to the authorities.
C. Accept the cheque but give the buyer the difference in cash rather than through a money transfer.

Click on the link below to find the answer.

https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/fraud-and-scams/test-your-knowledge-fraud

03/10/2026

Yay! Registration is OPEN!

CBAL is excited to host the 2nd ANNUAL LACE UP FOR LITERACY 5K RUN/WALK.

📅Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 26 (Virtual)
📍Participate virtually wherever you live!

📅Sunday, April 26 (In person)
📍9 AM PT at Millennium Park, Castlegar
📍10 AM MT at Annex Park, Fernie

✅Register online at cbal.org

💰Entry fee:
$35 – Includes t-shirt (register by April 6)
$20 – No t-shirt (register by April 20)
$15 – Virtual (register by April 20)
$20 – Walk-ups on event day
Free – For kids under 12 (register by April 20)

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03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day ❤️