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Babine EI payments still being processed Twenty per cent of applicants still waiting REBECCA BILLARD A representative from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) said to Lakes District News that approximately 155 Babine Forest Products employees are currently receiving Employment Insurance payments. Almost three months after the Jan. 20, 2012 explosion and fire, some claims are yet to be finalized. According to HRSDC, about 80 per cent of the 194 Employment Insurance claims received by Service Canada from Babine Forest Products employees have been processed and paid. "Claims not finalized are awaiting additional information. Once this information has been received, payment will be initiated," the HRSDC representative said. Babine Forest Prod-
ucts employees were asked to use a special reference code when completing their Employment Insurance applications. "This reference code was generated to ensure that claims were processed in a consistent and timely manner by staff familiar with the details." As for the claims being fast tracked, HRSDC said, "All Employment Insurance time frames and regulations applied to these claims." This is contrary to MLA John Rustad’s earlier statement [as reported in the Lakes District News edition of Feb. 8, 2012] that Babine Forest Products workers Employment Insurance payments were being fast tracked. "Once a claimant submits an application for benefits, Service Canada registers it for tracking. Once the client’s record of employment is received, the claim is finalized and payments are issued to those that are entitled. It is up to the claimant to submit timely, accurate and complete biweekly reports," the HRSDC representative said.
RIBBON CUTTING (L-R) Adrienne Hiebert, Joe Cormeau, president of the Royal Canadian Legion branch number 50 and Valerie Anderson helped celebrate the grand re-opening of the Legion last weekend. A ribbon cutting ceremony kicked off the celebrations. Both Hiebert and Anderson volunteered their time to help with the upgrades which cost approximately Rebecca Billard photo $60,000, including new paint, tables and chairs, new flooring and an updated kitchen.
Sheraton Holdings Ltd. up and running
REBECCA BILLARD Sheraton Holdings Ltd. sawmill, which is owned by Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL), is back up and running. As reported in the Lakes District News edition of Feb. 15, 2012, the sawmill, located East of Burns Lake, was scheduled to reopen this month after being closed for more than a year. The company officially wound up its operations during December 2010 and to limit losses all staff, except for a skeleton maintenance crew and manager Henry Wiebe were laid off. The sawmill produces a variety of specialty cut products from timbers to side lumber for domestic and foreign markets. CMSL president Quentin Beach said Sheraton commenced its operations on March 6, 2012. At present, the mill is running one shift and is employing seven people." "The decision to reopen the mothballed saw-
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mill makes good business sense at this time. While we are cognizant of the community’s employment needs in wake of the Babine Forest Products explosion and fire, our decision to reopen Sheraton Holdings Ltd. is based on sound business principles." The improved demand for some of Sheraton’s traditional products have made it feasible to reopen. Hampton Affiliates also played a key role in getting the sawmill back into production with negotiations between the two companies that have lead to Sheraton Holdings Ltd. acquiring logs from Hampton Affiliates for its start up operations. The company's inventory dried up when its remaining saw log inventory was sold off prior to the shutdown. Beach said, "Sheraton Holdings Ltd. has an agreement in place with Hampton Affiliates to acquire the fibre required for its immediate operations."
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Un certified medical course not affiliated with society REBECCA BILLARD The Burns Lake Medical Clinic Society is still struggling to raise the approximate $250,000 necessary to start up their not for profit medical clinic. So far the group has approximately $27,000. The society had originally set February 2012 as a target date to open their not for profit clinic in Burns
Lake but is now hoping to be opened by August 2012. Donna Brochez, society president said to Lakes District News that the society is yet to make an application to any financial institution for funds to help with the start up costs. "We are still working on fine tuning the business plans before we submit them to a financial institution. We are still More on page 5 ...
Spring Has Sprung! WINTER CARNIVAL FUN William Konkin Elementary School students had an awesome afternoon of sliding down the Muriel Mould Learning Centre hill last week. The activity was just one of a number of organized sporting activities that included curling, skating, lacrosse and snow soccer, to Rebecca Billard photo celebrate the school’s annual Winter Carnival. More photos on page 19.
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TOM FLETCHER
Connecting students with jobs
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When one door closes, another opens The growing list of good things on the horizon in Burns Lake is certainly something to be proud of. After a rough start to 2012 due to the Babine Forest Products tragedy, it is great to see so many positive things now happening in our community. To name just a few; the Burns Lake Incentive Program, also known as BLIP, is set to launch their coupon book in the next few weeks, so I really hope people shop local and support the initiative. There was the Feb. 10, 2012 Jobs Fair organized by the Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako in conjunction with the province and the College of New Caledonia Career (CNC) and Jobs Fair was held last week. By all accounts both of the jobs fairs were successful in finding locals employment or training opportunities. If you missed the CNC Career and Jobs Fair last week, you really missed a great opportunity to see the vast array of career choices there is in the North, as well as across B.C. Lake Babine Nation is also holding their second annual Health and Career Fair today at the Margaret Patrick Memorial Hall. There is scheduled to be about 25 booths and it runs until 2 p.m. Mining is an industry that is booming in the North right now. You only had to attend
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either of the local job fairs that have been held to see how many opportunities there are in the mining industry. The news from Hampton Affiliates also seems to be very positive, deciding which machinery to install in a new sawmill and drawing up plans certainly sounds like the rebuild will go ahead, if everything falls into place. Let’s just hope that the WorkSafe B.C. investigation doesn’t take too long to wrap up so that things can move forward. In saying that however, we still need to be patient and understand that these things take time. Either at the end of this month, or very early in April we can also expect a decision from the province about the fibre supply issues. This is a decision that Hampton Affiliates is also waiting for. Another positive economic development for the community is the reopening of Sheraton Holdings Ltd. Not only does this provide more employment opportunities in the local area, but it will also boost the profits of the community owned company. After more than a year shut down it is great to see that the mill is back up and running again and hopefully turning a profit for the community. If Aspenware Inc. do decide to build a plant in Burns Lake that would be the cherry on top of the cake. Local Miles Fuller estimates that a plant could result in up to 120 jobs for the local area. I really believe that when one door closes, a new door opens and I think Burns Lake is proof of that.
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The noise of the teachers’ strike drowned out debate on the B.C. budget so thoroughly that one of Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s more controversial ideas only made the news last week. Reporters dubbed it “Welfare Air.” Falcon plans a pilot program to offer social assistance recipients training and airfare if they can line up a job in B.C.’s Northern energy boom towns. Workers are being imported to fill jobs there, while in Metro Vancouver and elsewhere the number of single employable people applying for social assistance is rising. Much of oil and gas work is dirty and dangerous. These days most industrial jobs involve sophisticated electronics, and the technical skill level required is high. But there are entry-level jobs going begging and relatively high pay is offered to fill positions in a short-staffed service sector in the Peace region. NDP MLA Carole James, no stranger to Northern B.C., dismissed Falcon’s plan as a stunt. There are unemployed people in the region who should be offered training before we start flying people up from Vancouver, James said. Yet I repeatedly hear from Northern employers that the labour shortage is real and growing. The NDP warns that B.C. faces a future of “people without jobs, and jobs without people.” Mostly they blame the B.C. Liberals for removing apprenticeship programs from union control. I spoke with James about postsecondary needs a couple of weeks ago. She mentioned NDP leader Adrian Dix’s signature policy to restore B.C. student grants, funded by a capital tax on financial institutions. She also agreed that part of the problem is young people taking post-secondary education that leads to fields with poor job prospects. I suggested that if B.C. taxpayers are to increase their subsidy to
post-secondary students, already worth about two thirds of their schooling costs, perhaps grants could be targeted to areas of pressing economic need. To my surprise, James agreed that is worth considering. This is significant, not only because it is likely to be unpopular in the education establishment. There is a good chance that James, a former school trustee, will be B.C.’s education minister in 14 months. After writing about the labour shortage last week, I was bombarded with messages from an irate Vancouver high school teacher who mocked the whole notion as corporate propaganda. No labour shortage exists, globally or in B.C., he claimed. Rather, ‘capitalists’ of the ‘one per cent’ have tried to ‘vocationalize’ public education for a century, but the ‘people’ have always ‘resisted.’ Radical socialists aside, why would matching student aid to employment demand be unpopular with teachers? Education Minister George Abbott offered a clue during the lengthy debate over ending the teachers’ strike. Abbott noted that for every three teachers coming out of B.C. universities, there is currently only one job available. Certainly student debt is an issue worth discussing. And most would agree it’s easier to pay off loans if one can find a job in one’s field upon graduation. Should further subsidies go to soon-to-be-unemployed teachers? No. Our education system trains too many people for what they want to do, rather than what the economy needs. And our economy definitely does not need more kids taught Marxist claptrap. Further to that, a tax on banks will be popular with some of today’s students, who protested against capitalism in the “occupy” camps that will resume as the weather improves. Others will examine the idea and conclude that financial institutions will recover the tax from customers, and perhaps find ways to get the job done with fewer employees. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Society say all employment positions will be advertised
DONNA BROCHEZ From page 3 ... moving ahead with this and we hope that our mandate of opening a not for profit medical clinic will become a reality in the next few months." As a separate initiative from the society, Maria Varga, who has been working with the society to develop the businesses plan for the clinic is now running a private medical office assistant course. While a certificate will be issued upon completion, Varga said to Lakes District News that the course is not certified. Varga said her credentials will be listed on the certificate for prospective employees to see. "I will also be providing references for the people taking the course if any future employer needs one. I have approached the College of New Caledonia (CNC) Lakes District campus several times about teaching this course as an opportunity for Burns Lake residents. I have pointed out the economic and training development opportunity that this course could provide to the community." Varga said, "The college indicated to me that there is not enough positions available in Burns Lake to support the medical of-
fice assistant course. I would like to know how many opportunities or positions there is available for the business administrative assistant course, or any other course CNC is running in Burns Lake? I also approached the Burns Lake Band as I had interest from First Nation young adults in the course. Unfortunately the Burns Lake Band wasn't interested in this economic development opportunity either," Varga said. "I am disappointed in the Lakes District Health Network, the Village of Burns Lake, the Burns Lake Band and mostly CNC for not supporting this initiative. This is about individual gain, it is about a community moving forward with true developmental opportunities, opportunities that will create employment for the residents of the community, either in this community or in another. I have been more than willing to provide the support and progression this community is in dire need of. It is always disappointing when a few bad apples spoil the entire batch." Joan Ragsdale, CNC Lakes District regional director said that CNC already offers a medical office assistant program online. "It is a provincial collaborative course," Ragsdale said, adding that a number of colleges have joined forces to offer the course. "The course is set to a provincial standard, it's a certificate course and it's certified." Ragsdale said if local residents have an idea for a course that is not already offered at CNC the college would have to find funding for the course and there would have to be enough student demand for the subject. Ragsdale said that a local 'in classroom' course could not be started with less than 10 students. "We would have to write grant proposals to get funding. We did let Maria Varga know that we already offered an online course," Ragsdale said. Varga said her course is a true economic development opportunity. "Not like North-
ern Development Initiative Trust. What a to work for free. No one is trying to pull the joke that is. Where is the support [for the wool over anyone's eyes. The position will proposed clinic] anyway? They have all offer a competitive wage but all of this still this money, yet they have offered nothing to has to be hammered out and can't be done Burns Lake outside of loan guarantees and a until we get funding in place," she added. couple of grant writers. Great opportunity for economic development don't you think? Who needs another loan? This community needs true economic development, not more loans or part Plumbing and Mechanical time grant writers," Varga added. "It is a natural progression to offer a job to the top students of the class, Quality Plumbing and Pipefitting for Residential, having said that, no guarantees of any Commercial and Industrial cliental sort have been implied or made to any General Contracting: Commercial and residential additions and renovations of the current students about a job Project Management at the society's proposed clinic. The Hot Water Radiant clinic will be following standard hirHeat Systems ing practices of competition advertise Industrial Maintenance And much more ments for any and all of the jobs that will be available. I am not sure if I can HOWARD BROTEN say the same about other organizations Home: 250 692-4809 Cell: 778 669-0088 in the community," Varga added. However, during a recent council Email: bromackplumbing@gmail.com meeting society member Paula Van P.O. Box 7, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Tine announced to mayor and council that Varga will be hired by the society RBC Dominion Securities Inc. as the director of the medical clinic office, once it is up and running. Donna Brochez, society president said to Lakes District News that Van Tine's statement was incorrect. "The position of medical director will be 1-YearGIC GIC 1-Year advertised and will be open to anyone to apply for. We want to be completely HOME COMPANY HOMETRUST TRUST transparent with everything we are doRate 2, 2012 2012subject subject to to change change and Rate as as of of February March 16, andavailability. availability. ing. Maria has been volunteering for us. She has developed the business plan and unofficially, her volunteer job has been the manager, which is what Contact Teresa Dickson, FMA, CIM, CFP, Paula should have said to council. She Investment Advisor, today for more information. has 18 years of experience in this field teresa.dickson@rbc.com | 1-877-695-6635 and it is hard to find someone with that Professional Wealth Management Since 1901 amount of experience who is willing
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MAYOR STRIMBOLD REBECCA BILLARD The Burns Lake Medical Clinic Society can now tuck a 'welcome' letter from the Village of Burns Lake under their belts. Mayor Strimbold said to Lakes District News, "According to our re-
sponsibility as elected officials we are not able to support one business over another, this is why we’re providing a 'welcome to new business' letter." Previously, society president Donna Brochez had come to council asking for a letter of support for their proposed not for profit medical clinic. During a recent meeting, council briefly discussed providing a letter of support, before coming to their decision. Councillor John Illes excused himself from the council table, citing a conflict of interest as a Burns Lake Medical Clinic Society board member. During the public comments section of the meeting, Paula Van Tine, society member said to council, "The Burns Lake Medical Clinic Society is requesting a letter of support from the Village of Burns Lake. We want to stress our belief that the most important thing that can
happen is that the number of physicians adequately addresses our needs. Northern Health has set this number [of physicians] at seven for Burns Lake." Van Tine said to councillors, "With regard to any concerns about competition with the other medical clinic we are looking at having anywhere from two to three physicians. Northern Health said the community needs seven." Jonathan Dyck, communications officer at Northern Health said to Lakes District News that currently there is four permanent physicians working in Burns Lake and three locums working monthly to help out at the Lakes District Hospital and the Burns Lake Medical Clinic. "For Burns Lake, Northern Health recommends six family doctors with emergency medical skills," he said. Mayor Luke Strimbold said, "I have thought a lot about this
issue and about council supporting businesses. Looking back at the letters of support that have been provided by council in the past, I don't have a problem with writing a letter welcoming new businesses to our community." Mayor Strimbold asked council for their opinions on the matter. Councillor Susan Schienbein said, "I also don't have a problem making a motion to welcome new businesses, particularly health care businesses." The motion was carried unanimously by council. Donna Brochez, society president later said to Lakes District News, "We are very pleased that the village has decided to give us a letter. It shows that they are backing community initiatives and it is important for us in applying for funding. The directors are pleased, as we have been struggling to getting support letters from local groups. This should encourage others
to support us, especially the larger surrounding organizations."
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Pre-Registration for Kindergarten and Grade 1 March 19 - 23, 2012 Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2012 will take place March 19 - 23, 2012 at the times listed below. Full Day Kindergarten will be in effect for all schools in our district beginning September 2012. NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2012 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register. BURNS LAKE & AREA PRE-REGISTRATION TIME Decker Lake Elementary - full day every day 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Francois Lake Elementary - full day every day 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grassy Plains Elementary - Secondary - full day every day 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. William Konkin Elementary English Kindergarten - full day every day Ecole William Konkin Elementary French Immersion Kindergarten - full day every day 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. GRANISLE Babine Elementary-Secondary - full day every day except Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4.
Kindergarten students must be five (5) years old by December 31, 2012. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by December 31, 2012. An adult must accompany each child. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certificate. We encourage immunization to be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit at 250-692-7782.
TO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN YOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 250-567-2284.
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Editor: I am a big believer in the power of the private sector to accomplish things that government and the public sector could never even dream of. The private sector does not get bogged down in special interest agendas or spin its wheels on protracted policy debates that lead nowhere. The private sector responds with concrete action and cost-effective products and services. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the leadership of the private sector in developing innovative clean energy solutions. The private sector is not waiting around to see whether climate change is caused by humans or not, or whether this country or that one will
be the first to lower its Greenhouse Gas emissions. In an energy hungry world that has long understood the downsides of coal, clean energy simply makes sense. The groundswell of profound change underway in the energy sector is leaving governments and public policy in the dust. When it comes to clean energy, the competitive free enterprise forces that govern the private sector are definitely firing on all cylinders. And unlike the public sector, where risk is borne by taxpayers, the private sector is shouldering the risk and shielding taxpayers which is exactly how it should be. Christopher Law Coquitlam
It’s a race we can’t afford to lose Editor: The race is on to supply Asia with liquefied natural gas (LNG), a cleaner, less carbonintensive alternative to coal for generating electricity. As a major natural gas producer, British Columbia is well positioned to be a major competitor in the LNG race. And it’s a race we can’t afford to lose be-
cause LNG exports to Asia have become the cornerstone of the province’s economic development and jobs strategy. Although British Columbia’s abundance of cheap natural gas might, on the surface, seem like a death knell for renewable energy development, quite the opposite seems to be true. British Columbia’s renewable green energy
abundance is turning out to be the edge it has over other LNG competitors because it gives B.C. a way to liquefy natural gas with the lowest overall greenhouse gas content possible. Getting Asia off coal is a good thing. So is developing British Columbia’s renewable green energy resources. Yolanda Lora Vilchis Surrey
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Here I am upstairs in my office starting out my news. The sun is so bright I have had to pull the blinds. What a pretty day it is. Every week our paper comes out the news are more positive with more good news. Things got a bit down with the mill fire etc. but things are looking a bit brighter and time is a wonderful healer. Of course the loss of lives take much longer to heal granted. Burns Lake will come back maybe even bigger and better. Old pics I was looking through some old pictures and I cam across a very special one taken in front of our old store. This must
have been taken over 60 years ago. There is Mrs. Elsie Peebles (grandma Peebles) on horseback, Rosemarie Hunter (Harrison), Pat Peebles (Nourse), and Donna Ablin from Vancouver. They are gone now. I just noticed it’s got 1950 on the back. This picture is priceless. I think my mother Agness took this photo. There is a box that I treasure that’s full of old pictures. Some are from Saskatchewan in the old homesteading and then picture of folks now long gone from Francois Lake. When I get any time I look through the old box and wonder where has the time gone, as it leaves me with a feeling of nostalgia. I also have some pictures taken outside St. Lukes with so many family and friends. So many have left us. If anyone is interested I have them here, you are welcome. It’s nice to see a large number of our old pictures framed and hang-
ing in the Francois Lake Hall for all to enjoy. Food bank In our last paper it mentions that the food bank distribution is way up. This has been a godsend to many families. It seems to be getting bigger as times goes on. Is this because of the mill fire or is it our economy that’s causing this. It is stated more seniors have been picking up food than ever before. Food banks are on the honour system, treat the food bank with respect. They do a great job and nobody should be hungry in our district but nobody should take advantage of it either. I like the one statement that they have. If you have food please donate and as I see it folks have been very generous in their giving. I well understand as the cost of living gets higher as time goes on. It’s also going to be interesting to see how our power bills will turn out with this new metre system that’s coming up in
the near future months. School days Every morning bright and early a school bus stops below our hill for a pickup of a local student sometimes there are two. How different it all is since my school days. How very fortunate they are. Most of the school students were from farms and had to either ride horseback or drive a single horse or a team. In Saskatchewan where I went to school and the school had a big barn for the horses, it was the thing. Even our first teacher rode a horse five miles morning and night. She never missed a day, summer or winter. I started riding to school when I was six years old. I was so small dad asked the big boys to take me off in the morning and put me on after school. It was not too long before I was able to get on and off by myself. Then when we came to B.C. lots of kids were riding horseback and all the rural schools had a
barn and so did Francois Lake. Then in the 50s the first school bus came from Burns Lake to pick up school kids for high school. As there was no high school in the south country all the high school students boarded either in town or Francois Lake. For a number of years we had students board with us. We enjoyed them very much as they were all such nice kids. They were good times and left wonderful memories. Horse logging As in my last news I mentioned how important the lowley horse was in those old days. They were the backbone of the logging industry. They were used for skidding out the logs to the mills. Haul the lumber and the ties out to the railways. When the modern logging equipment came into being the horse just faded out. During those horse years there would be carloads of big teams
of horses shipped by railway. I well remember watching a carload of horses come into the stock yards to be sold by auction. They would weigh in at about 1500 - 1600 pounds. They would be sold within the hour. The big logging outfits like Saunders, Strimbold’s, Porters, Halversen’s, Andersen’s, and I could go on and on were always in the market for big teams of horses. These are memories now but they were good times too. Lots of good teamsters too and they were proud of their work as they had an art to drive and handle horses as well as care for them. This has just hit my eye as I was sorting some stories as I was just writing about horses and this came up as an article of interest. According to the agriculture Canada 87,030 horses were slaughtered in Canada in 2010, an average of 342 horses killed each workday. The meat is mainly exported to Japan,
France and Belgium. Most of these horses are what are called unwanted. I am a horse lover and have been all my life and when I read this it made me kind of heart sick. A note I just noticed kill buyers in the U.S.A. ship horses to Canada and Mexico for slaughter. Sad, sad, sad. The ferry passage is almost a mile wide now. This strip of open water will help the lake ice to clear out. A little story In the olden days very often there would be an epitaph on the grave stone to remember the person. Here is one from a country grave yard. Here lies the body of A.J. Faye who died maintaining his right of way. He loved his food, he loved his God, but now he lays beneath this sod. Thought for the day Experience is a wonderful thing, it enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. How true. Have a safe week and take care as God always loves you and so do I.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Meteorite, or meteor-wrong? Local pushing for a geologist to come to the area REBECCA BILLARD A Burns Lake man thinks he has possibly found three meteorite craters and is pushing for a geologist to come to Burns Lake to solve the mystery. Joseph Driscol said to Lakes District News that he has been trying to get the word out to any level of government for well over a year, expecting that if the meteorite craters are confirmed, Burns Lake could become a tourist mecca for meteorite and rock hounds. While Driscol thinks what he has found could be meteorite craters, he said the help of a geologist is needed to prove it. Most come from asteroids. A small number of meteorites have been shown to be originating from Mars or the moon. In One of the Martian meteorites, known as ALH84001, found in Antarctica by an American scientist, is believed to show evidence of early life on Mars. The largest ever found, the Hoba meteorite in Namibia, is thought to have plunged into the Earth's atmosphere a little less than 80,000 years ago. Weighing in at about 66 tons the Hoba meteorite is composed of about 84 per cent iron and 16 per cent nickel, with traces of cobalt. The Barringer Crater, near Winslow, Arizona was formed about 50,000 years ago by an iron meteor which was about 30 to 50 meters in diameter. The crater is substantial, at 1,200 meters in diameter and 200 meters deep. Both sites have become popular tourist destinations. So far approximately 120 impact craters have been confirmed worldwide. Driscol said the first crater he found is on the South slope of a fairly steep hill and measures approximately 1,000 metres in diameter.
"I was searching for a snowmobile trail near our house in Tintagel using Google Earth. As I was scrolling down the BC Hydro power line, I thought I saw a 'wheel' on the line. It was only about five kilometres away at the end of Moose Road so I rode over and had a look. It was nice that it was so close. I reported it to the Geological Survey of Canada and they said it would be at least two years before they could even look at it, so I looked at it myself." From the air, photos of the crater show a large circular depression in the ground. Driscol said that during a visit to the Tintagel site, a rock he collected was unique. "During a whole summer of hunting, this rock was unique among thousands I looked at. Aside from the rock, other indicators also show that a meteorite has landed here, but they don't prove it so a good geologist would be worth gold come May or June. So would a couple hundred people swinging metal detectors," Driscol said. Raminder Singh Samara an astronomer at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver examined a number of photos of the crater, but said he could not conclusively say the depression in the ground is a crater caused by a meteorite. "There appears to be a clear depression in the ground, however the depth is difficult to estimate," Singh Samara said. "Knowing the depth, diameter and the type of rock in the ground, it is possible to estimate the size of any meteroid that caused the depression. The rocks that should be found here should be very heavy compared to normal rocks. If there are meteorites in the area they should be very iron rich." Singh Samara said, "An impact crater about 50 meters across would have dug into the ground and made the soil far less fertile, so you wouldn't expect anything large like trees to grow in it. It could have been that the meteoroid came at a very shallow angle from the East-NorthEast. However looking
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Green option for disposable cutlery Aspenware Inc. expansion plans could include Burns Lake REBECCA BILLARD Local resident Miles Fuller was promoting Aspenware Inc. wooden cutlery during a recent council meeting Fuller who is now a shareholder in the company, said he first came across the wooden cutlery at a wood lot convention. "A few local licensees also invested in the company at the initial stages," he explained. Fuller said he wanted council to know that there is a better option available for the environment than the traditional disposable plastic
cutlery available. He said Aspenware Inc. cutlery is all natural, comprised of two thin layers of birch or aspen veneer which is laminated with a safe, edible, U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved binding agent. To eliminate any wooden taste, the eating portion of the cutlery is sprayed with a tasteless, kosher confectioners glaze. "They tell me the glaze is the same as the coating used on Smarties [candy]," Fuller said. The retail packaging for the cutlery is also 100 per cent compostable and biodegradable and he said that while the cutlery is marketed and designed for one time use, it could be washed and used several times during a weekend camping trip. "The cutlery makes use of the wood that no one else in the industry wants," he said. Aspenware Inc. uses birch that
is cut in usual logging operations. Fuller said much of this unwanted timber is traditionally left to rot, or is burned in slash piles. One logging truck load of timber makes up to one million knives. "Aspenware Inc. produces 11 times more jobs per cubic metre of timber than conventional sawmills," he said. Previously the wooden cutlery cost more to purchase than plastic, however the company is looking to expand operations and put in generation two machinery, which will update the manufacturing process. "The generation one machine processed 40,000 to 50,000 utensils per day making them 67 cents a piece, which put them in a niche market. Now with the generation two machine coming online 40,000 t0 50,000 utensils will be produced in one hour, which brings the price down, making More on page 18 ...
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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College of New Caledonia’s Career and Jobs Fair a success REBECCA BILLARD Hundreds of jobs seekers passed through the doors of the Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre last week to attend the second annual College of New Caledonia (CNC) Career and Jobs Fair. The event kicked off with a panel presentation by a number of employers who provided an overview of the future career trends within their organization. Locals were also encouraged to bring their resumes to submit to any of the 26 employer booths that were on site. Employers in forestry, social services, mining, health care, the armed forces, RCMP, banking, retail, mining and construction were on hand to answer questions, advise students on post secondary study requirements for skilled jobs and advertise positions their company is looking to fill. Lynn Synotte, CNC's marketing and recruitment representative said the Career and Jobs Fair was a success. "There was approximately 360 people in attendance. The participants were post secondary students, secondary students and community members. The secondary students were in Grades 10 to 12 and were looking at jobs or further training possibilities, as were the community members. I saw quite a few Babine Forest Products employees there too," Syn-
otte said. According to Synotte, more booths were expected, but due to the weather they had a number of cancellations. Sonya LeBlanc human resources administrator for Canfor said their operation in Houston is still looking for employees. "In Houston we are looking to fill a number of full time positions and we also need about 15 to 20 on call labourers. These on call positions are great because they can lead to staff positions down the road, it is a good way for someone to get their foot in the door," she said. LeBlanc said she had been handed a lot of resumes from locals looking for work. "We have spoken to a lot of young people that are looking for work," she added. Steven Creelman from Burns Lake Kal Tire was also on hand advising locals about the career choices available with the company. While no position are available locally, the company has approximately 150 management positions open in locations across B.C. Christina Dean, human resources generalist and Dean Darry, safety manager from New Gold Blackwater Project, a mining operation Southwest of Prince George, said they have a number of positions open. "A couple of them are in Vanderhoof while the majority are on site," Dean said. More on page 10 ...
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TOWN HALL MEETING Monday, March 26, 2012 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Tweedsmuir Park Rod and Gun Club, Babine Lake Road, Burns Lake, BC The Province of British Columbia together with the Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake, the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako and the Northern Development Initiative Trust would like to invite you to a town hall meeting to discuss future economic development in the Lakes District. The Province has partnered with the Economic Development Association of BC to assist the Lakes District in developing a SWOT Analysis of the local economy. EDABC will also assist by composing an economic transition action plan providing short and medium term recommendations. The EDABC group will be meeting with various stakeholders, governments, business and industry over a three day period. This is your opportunity to provide valued input into our economic recovery strategy.
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More than 400 jobs available From page 9 ... Positions included a mining engineer, a prep lab technician, office administration workers, a safety environment coordinator and a First Nations coordinator. Logan Wilson, recreation coordinator at the Village of Burns Lake had two to three paid summer positions at the village’s public works department that he was accepting resumes for. He also said he is interested in signing up volunteers for the village’s recreation program. Ole Petersen, recruitment and learning manager from the Ministry of Children and Family Development said that all ministry positions are advertised online and while he said there is currently not any job vacancies available in Burns Lake, there is a number of positions in communities across B.C. B C that h need d to be b filled. “I am attending the Career and Jobs Fair to advise students that to gain a position at the Ministry of Children and Family Development, a degree is often necessary, so I am advising students on the courses they would need,” he said. Wendy Curtis, human resources specialist at Huckleberry Mine said they had three positions available. Posted on the board at their booth was advertisements for a heavy duty mechanic, a mine maintenance worker and a senior buyer. “We have collected a pile of applications today,” she said. Curtis said she thought the Jobs and Career Fair was a success. Steve Gailing, Lakes District Maintenance operations manager said that while there is no vacancies at the company’s Burns Lake office, there is two positions open with the company at Dease Lake. “We are also encouraging people to submit resumes for spare drivers in the local area. They would need a class three license as a minimum,
but a class one license is preferred.” Sandy Dore, manager of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Lakes District branch said, “The Bulkley Valley Credit Union00 is accepting resumes for two positions in Smithers and we will have a part time position opening up in Burns Lake down the road.” Ron Zayac, president of Tech North Solutions in Burns Lake said the company is always interested in people that have certification and experience in the information technology industry. “We have no entry level positions, but that could change in the future,” he added. Judy Blackwell, representing the Tahtsa Group said she was accepting resumes for summer work. “I have had quite a few resumes submitted,” she said. Members of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Army were handing out information about recruitment at the Career and Jobs Fair. Master Corporal Kevin Radford said there was a lot of interest from locals. “We have been asked by a lot of people information,” he said. Brendan Abreu, senior account manager for the Royal Bank of Canada Burns Lake branch said to Lakes District News that there is plenty of opportunities available with their company. “In Burns Lake we are looking for a part time customer service representative and we have 75 positions available across B.C. “ Abreu said, “We also have work at home positions in marketing and we have positions in human resources and public affairs.” Burns Lake RCMP members were also handing out information on RCMP recruiting and advising school students and those looking for a change of career the steps to take to join. JD Paulson, CNC’s
program coordinator said there was 419 jobs available at CNC’s Jobs and Career Fair that are starting within the next six months to two
years. “There was at least 20 interviews arranged for prospective employees.” “We don’t have a
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A HEARTFELT PERFORMANCE An audience of 224 enjoyed the exceptional musicianship of The Elmer Iseler Singers as part of the Lakes District Arts Council season six last week. The finale of the evening was 'We Rise Again', a classic Canadian song. Conductor Rebecca Billard photo Lydia Adams gave a heartfelt introduction to the song, dedicating it the community.
Community Link funding helps local schools Funding boost for meal programs REBECCA BILLARD Vulnerable students at School District 91 schools will benefit from $191,308 in new funding. The funding forms part of an $11.2 million supplement for vulnerable students, adding to the $480,831 already in place for at risk students in the district, through the Community Learning Includes Nutrition and Knowledge (LINK) program. This means that a total of $672,139 is available for the 2012 and 2013 school year. The funds are used by School District 91 to provide services such as meal and snack programs, literacy and healthy schools initiatives, community school programs, school based support workers and counseling for at risk children and youth. Community Link provides over $51 million in funding to all 60 boards of education in B.C. to help vulnerable students who are at risk in terms of academic achievement as well as social development.
Charlene Sequin, superintendent of School District 91 said, "Both William Konkin Elementary School and Lakes District Secondary School fit the inner city school model and have historically used Community Link dollars for lunch programs, snack programs and breakfast programs, as well as school-based support worker programs and early in-
tervention programs in primary/elementary schools." Sequin said, "We've also provided dollars for snacks in past years for the after-school program for secondary students organized by the College of New Caledonia throughout our district." According to Seguin, Community Link dollars have been allocated to be used in support of
vulnerable students and are not intended to be distributed on an equal basis to all schools or all students. "Decker Lake Elementary School and Francois Lake Elementary School don't fit the inner-city school model but would have the option of making a request in the form of an in-district proposal as their numbers of vulnerable students change. Grassy Plains Elementary Ju-
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Enriching lives and celebrating achievement Special Olympics winter program kicks off in Burns Lake with curling REBECCA BILLARD The Special Olympics B.C. program offered in Burns Lake kicked off recently with an opportunity for local participants to try their hand at curling. Several volunteer coaches offered advice to first time curlers, as well as a number of participants that had curled before. Special Olympics B.C.'s mission is to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement, through positive sporting experiences. It is a
non profit initiative offering year round sports programs and competitions for approximately 3,900 athletes in 55 B.C. communities. Special Olympics local coordinator St. Sgt. Grant MacDonald from the Burns Lake RCMP detachment said to Lakes District News that the sports offered in each community depends on volunteers and coaches available. He said he has been involved with the Special Olympics program since 1992. "It provides an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way and it not only makes a difference to
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the lives of the athletes, but it makes a difference in the lives of the volunteers." He said, "There was a Special Olympics program previously running in Burns Lake for a number of years but it suffered from volunteer burnout. Now there is a renewed interest in the program and it is up and running again in Burns Lake." Seventeen locals have registered for curling and he said the program needs more local volunteers and coaches. "We are now looking at purchasing a special stick that hooks on to the [curling] rock to make it easier for those with ability issues to curl," he said. Until the end of March, Special Olympics curling is being offered on Wednesdays at the Burns Lake Curling Club. "After April 1, there will be track and field events and we will be looking at skiing for next winter." According to St. Sgt. MacDonald, 10 pin bowling was also a popular local Special Olympics activity. "Unfortunately the bowling alley in Burns Lake has closed down, but due to the popularity of bowling we are looking at
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Special Olympics athlete Cyrus, was already an expert curler, having played many times before. bocce for next year, as riety of sporting activi- prove their health while skating, floor hockey, this may also be equally ties. enjoying social interac- snow shoeing and alas appealing to the athpine skiing. During Special Olympics tion. letes." Benefits from the spring and summer, athletes may choose to There is no cost to participate in the pro- program go well be- soccer, softball and participate in the Spe- gram on a recreational yond the basics, as the track and field are some cial Olympics program, level, or aim to compete athletes experience joy of the sports on offer in which has been running at regional, provincial, and acceptance, culti- Special Olympics comin communities across national or even in in- vate friendships and self munities. B.C. for more than 30 confidence and feel emFor more information ternational events. years. powered to overcome about the program, or Special Olympics obstacles and achieve to volunteer contact St. Across the province, there is more than 2,900 B.C. say that by partici- their goals. Sgt. Grant MacDonald dedicated volunteers pating in sports, athletes Winter activities can at 250-692-7171 or at that have signed on to are given the chance to include curling, cross www.specialolympics. provide training in a va- gain sport skills and im- country skiing, figure bc.ca.
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INFORMATION BULLETIN #4
NECHAKO ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT FUND PHASE 2 - CONSULTATION
We want your input! The NEEF Management Committee invites you to its next public meeting and workshop on March 29 at 6:30 PM in the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre in Vanderhoof. We want to continue to receive your ideas and comments regarding options for the use of the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund (NEEF). The objectives of the public workshop are: 1) to provide everyone an opportunity to engage in a discussion regarding environmental enhancement, 2) raise any concerns and express interests related to the health of the Nechako watershed, and, 3) to identify options for environmental enhancement the NEEF Management Committee should consider. We would like to hear from you! Please let us know if you plan to attend the public meeting and workshop on March 29 in Vanderhoof. If you cannot attend we encourage you to send us your thoughts in writing, or contact us by telephone. The workshop will be lead by facilitators, and structured to allow small groups to discuss relevant information, explore and understand each other’s interests, and to raise proposals for options for the use of the NEEF. We have developed a short questionnaire in order to get a better sense of your environmental priorities. The questionnaire is posted on our website and will also be available at the workshop. Please take the time to complete and send it to us or simply drop it off at the Rio 7LQWR $OFDQ RI¿FH LQ %XUQV /DNH RU 9DQGHUKRRI The questionnaire can also be completed and submitted on-line and will be discussed at the beginning of the workshop. To help you prepare for the workshop we provide here a summary of information provided to us by the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program and the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery ,QLWLDWLYH %RWK SUHVHQWDWLRQV DUH DYDLODEOH RQ the NEEF website. Also provided below are our preliminary responses to questions and FRPPHQWV ZH UHFHLYHG WKURXJK RXU ¿UVW URXQG RI meetings in January.
Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program (NFCP)
Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (NWSRI)
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The NWSRI has been working since 1999 towards development and implementation of a recovery strategy to preserve and restore the Nechako White Sturgeon population which is listed as endangered under the federal Species DW 5LVN $FW 7KH 1:65, KDV PDGH VLJQL¿FDQW progress towards understanding potential causes of the population’s decline. The leading WKHRU\ LV WKDW ¿QH VHGLPHQW DFFXPXODWLRQ LQ WKH spawning area is causing mortality of sturgeon HJJV DQG ODUYDH 7KH\ KDYH DOVR LGHQWL¿HG actions that can be taken to prevent extinction and address habitat improvement to allow the population to survive naturally.
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The NWC raised the point that the lack of funds should not remove the WRF as the ‘best’ option nor sidestep the point of a cold water release facility as a legally binding decision made in 2001.
In response, many studies were commissioned to understand the effects of a WRF and in general concluded the following:
With regard to a WRF as the ‘best’ option, the NEEF MC has been given a mandate to identify options for environmental enhancement – we have not reached any conclusions on what the ‘best’ options might be. Our focus is to identify options and make recommendations regarding implementation. Once a variety of options have EHHQ LGHQWLÂżHG ZH ZLOO HQGHDYRXU WR HYDOXDWH WKH EHQHÂżWV RI HDFK $V IRU WKH OHJDOO\ ELQGLQJ decision of 2001 to construct a Cold water UHOHDVH IDFLOLW\ LI ERWK SDUWLHV WR WKH %& $OFDQ 1997 Agreement (Province and Rio Tinto Alcan) agree, they can ask the NEEF MC to reconsider its decisions (the parties themselves cannot change the decisions). As such the NEEF MC has been asked to consider all enhancement options and we have agreed to do so.
One subject of study common to the NFCP, NWSRI and also the Nechako Watershed Council (NWC) is the quality of sediment in WKH 1HFKDNR 5LYHU DV LW UHODWHV WR ¿VK KDELWDW DQG WKH FRQVHTXHQFH RI ÀRZ DQG VHGLPHQW on the river environment (geomorphology). A variety of projects and studies over the years KDYH LGHQWL¿HG ULYHU VHGLPHQW VXEVWUDWH WR EH YHU\ LPSRUWDQW IRU ULYHU KHDOWK DQG VSHFL¿F ¿VK VSHFLHV 7KLV VXEMHFW LV VLJQL¿FDQW LQ many ways and needs continued attention. We have concluded that geomorphology is a key consideration in potential enhancement opportunities and as such we will be consulting VSHFL¿FDOO\ RQ WKLV LVVXH ZLWK WHFKQLFDO H[SHUWV
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INFORMATION BULLETIN #4
NECHAKO ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT FUND PHASE 2 - CONSULTATION
We want your input! The NEEF Management Committee invites you to its next public meeting and workshop on March 29 at 6:30 PM in the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre in Vanderhoof. We want to continue to receive your ideas and comments regarding options for the use of the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund (NEEF). The objectives of the public workshop are: 1) to provide everyone an opportunity to engage in a discussion regarding environmental enhancement, 2) raise any concerns and express interests related to the health of the Nechako watershed, and, 3) to identify options for environmental enhancement the NEEF Management Committee should consider. We would like to hear from you! Please let us know if you plan to attend the public meeting and workshop on March 29 in Vanderhoof. If you cannot attend we encourage you to send us your thoughts in writing, or contact us by telephone. The workshop will be lead by facilitators, and structured to allow small groups to discuss relevant information, explore and understand each other’s interests, and to raise proposals for options for the use of the NEEF. We have developed a short questionnaire in order to get a better sense of your environmental priorities. The questionnaire is posted on our website and will also be available at the workshop. Please take the time to complete and send it to us or simply drop it off at the Rio 7LQWR $OFDQ RI¿FH LQ %XUQV /DNH RU 9DQGHUKRRI The questionnaire can also be completed and submitted on-line and will be discussed at the beginning of the workshop. To help you prepare for the workshop we provide here a summary of information provided to us by the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program and the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery ,QLWLDWLYH %RWK SUHVHQWDWLRQV DUH DYDLODEOH RQ the NEEF website. Also provided below are our preliminary responses to questions and FRPPHQWV ZH UHFHLYHG WKURXJK RXU ¿UVW URXQG RI meetings in January.
Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program (NFCP)
Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (NWSRI)
The NFCP has been active since 1988 and is UHVSRQVLEOH IRU HQVXULQJ ÀRZ WHPSHUDWXUH DQG ¿VK PDQDJHPHQW WDUJHWV DUH PHW IRU &KLQRRN and sockeye salmon in the Nechako watershed. This involves Chinook salmon that spawn in WKH 1HFKDNR 5LYHU DQG ¿YH VWRFNV RI VRFNH\H salmon that use the Nechako River as part of their migration route. The NFCP has produced more than 150 technical reports. In summary the NFCP has concluded the following:
The NWSRI has been working since 1999 towards development and implementation of a recovery strategy to preserve and restore the Nechako White Sturgeon population which is listed as endangered under the federal Species DW 5LVN $FW 7KH 1:65, KDV PDGH VLJQL¿FDQW progress towards understanding potential causes of the population’s decline. The leading WKHRU\ LV WKDW ¿QH VHGLPHQW DFFXPXODWLRQ LQ WKH spawning area is causing mortality of sturgeon HJJV DQG ODUYDH 7KH\ KDYH DOVR LGHQWL¿HG actions that can be taken to prevent extinction and address habitat improvement to allow the population to survive naturally.
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The NWC raised the point that the lack of funds should not remove the WRF as the ‘best’ option nor sidestep the point of a cold water release facility as a legally binding decision made in 2001.
In response, many studies were commissioned to understand the effects of a WRF and in general concluded the following:
With regard to a WRF as the ‘best’ option, the NEEF MC has been given a mandate to identify options for environmental enhancement – we have not reached any conclusions on what the ‘best’ options might be. Our focus is to identify options and make recommendations regarding implementation. Once a variety of options have EHHQ LGHQWLÂżHG ZH ZLOO HQGHDYRXU WR HYDOXDWH WKH EHQHÂżWV RI HDFK $V IRU WKH OHJDOO\ ELQGLQJ decision of 2001 to construct a Cold water UHOHDVH IDFLOLW\ LI ERWK SDUWLHV WR WKH %& $OFDQ 1997 Agreement (Province and Rio Tinto Alcan) agree, they can ask the NEEF MC to reconsider its decisions (the parties themselves cannot change the decisions). As such the NEEF MC has been asked to consider all enhancement options and we have agreed to do so.
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From pick to digital mapping 150 years of mining in BC
BACK TO THE FUTURE Celebrating our past, exploring our future.
British Columbia had two big gold rushes, one in 1858 on the Fraser River and the other in 1862 in the Cariboo district. by Rebecca Billard
MAY 23 - 25 2012 in Burns Lake
Armed with just a gold pan and luck, miners during B.C.’s gold rush years wanted just one thing ... to strike it rich. British Columbia had two big gold rushes, one in 1858 on the Fraser River and the other in 1862 in the Cariboo district. Tens of thousands of people arrived in B.C. from San Francisco, China, Scotland, England and Germany, along with the ‘overlanders’ that travelled across Canada’s prairies, all hoping to make their fortunes by staking claims in B.C.’s gold fields. News of the riches that lay undiscovered in B.C.’s interior spread quickly. During 1858, hundreds of Chinese miners joined an estimated 30,000 prospectors heading towards B.C. Within just three years it is thought that several thousand Chinese immigrants had arrived at the gold fields. But before prospectors could dip their gold pans into B.C.’s waters, they had to first travel to Victoria to obtain a mining license. This license would permit them to prospect for gold. Archival photos show hundreds of prospectors lining the streets outside the permitting office. It was said that the influx of hopeful prospectors quickly turned Victoria into a tent city, as miners camped while they purchased their mining licenses, and supplies for the long journey to the gold fields. A list of suggested supplies that a prospector would need to take was published in the Times Colonist, edition of Jan. 16, 1898. According to the article a prospector would require; two Mackinaw suits - one English cor-
duroy suit and a heavy duck suit, a leather oil tanned suit, a sou’wester suit, a fur coat and a fur cap, a woolen cap and a woollen sleeping cap, four top shirts and four heavy undershirts. Four pairs flannel drawers, one heavy woollen sweater, two pairs of arctic mitts, two pairs of buckskin mitts. Needles and thread for sewing repairs. Four pairs of arctic under stockings, 12 heavy woollen socks, a blanket, a fur lined sleeping bag and a pair of snowshoes. Also deemed necessary at the gold fields was two pairs of gumboots, two pair overshoes, two pair of felt lace boots, a pair fur sleeping boots, a waterproof blanket, two pairs of miner’s boots, a mosquito net and two pairs of buckskin moccasins. The list also included a sled or toboggan, two gold sacks, a medicine chest, two pairs of eye guards, a tent, a rifle and 100 cartridges as well as a rifle cover and cartridge belt, a gold belt and a pocket compass. It was a lot to transport over rugged and difficult terrain and some of those bound for the gold fields never made it. The most gold was said to have been found in the Cariboo region. It was there, in a town called Barkerville that about 5,000 Chinese immigrants lived. In May 1862, they helped the Royal engineers build the Cariboo Wagon Road, a 614 kilometre route that allowed supplies into flow into the gold fields. The road started at Yale and lead through the Fraser Canyon to Quesnel. A glimpse into what life might have been like for the miners was published in the Quesnel Advertiser in 1963. It was written by F.W. Lindsay, a Cariboo gold
rush miner. He said, “There is but one public eating house in the town, and invariably the diet is bacon, salmon, bread, tea and coffee. The charge is $1 a meal. No milk or butter is ever seen. It is kept in a miserable log hut partly barked over and with a dirt floor. Everything is done in the same room which is no more than 12’ x 14’ and consequently cramped for space, and hot as an oven. At night miners sleep on the floor before a roaring fire at one end of the room.” The town of Barkerville was established in 1862 and was named after Billy Barker, who had struck it rich in Williams Creek. Reportedly, Barker made $500,000 and as a result other miners flocked to the area to look for claims. A day’s worth of work could result in a haul of 30 pounds of gold. By the end of the 1861 mining season, $2 million worth of gold had been produced. News about the rich strikes quickly spread back to Victoria and San Francisco, prompting more people to pack up and head for the gold fields and it was not only prospectors that made the trek to the gold fields. Entrepreneurs also followed suit hoping to make a quick dollar or two and numerous dance halls and saloons were built to help alleviate the miners of their riches. In Barkerville, the lure of gold also attracted an entrepreneurial group of European dancing girls, called the Hurdy Gurdie Girls. At its peak during 1864, the town of Barkerville had more than 10,000 residents, becoming the largest mining town in the area. The Great Fire of 1868 almost destroyed the entire town, despite being rebuilt almost immediately, the gold rush was slowing and the rebuilt town was just a fraction of its former glory. By the end of 1863 more than 3,000 claims had been staked. It has been said that more than $4 million worth of gold was mined that year. Most of the gold was found during the first five years of the Cariboo gold rush but many claims were still being mined during 1900. When this rush had exhausted itself, attention turned to the streams and creeks of the Omineca region. Miners and fur traders traveled by canoe or riverboat or pack trains into the Hazeltons and Babine Lake areas. There was a small gold rush up the Skeena River and up Lorne Creek in 1871, but the Bulkley Valley itself was overlooked in early mining endeavors. Throughout the 100 years following B.C.’s Gold Rush, most mining activities in British Columbia have taken place underground. Then, In the early 1960s the feasibility of open-pit production increased tremendously and as a result, several copper mines opened. This year marks Barkerville’s 150 year anniversary. British Columbia’s mining and mineral exploration industry has a rich history and a promising future. B.C. has been one of the world’s major mining regions since the mid-1800s and to this day is a key international player. Moving from pick and pan to digital mapping and geoscience, the mining industry has advanced by leaps and bounds. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, B.C’s mining industry is worth an estimated $5.6 billion, almost double what it was in 2001. Some may say that the rush to mine, not just gold, but all precious metals, is still on.
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FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.
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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.
The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.
The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.
The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.
The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.
The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.
The union says that government refuses to negotiate.
There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.
The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.
Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.
The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.
2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.
It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.
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Marla Vessy Congratulation on your B.A in Nursing and passing the Canada Req. Nurse’s Exam.
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Cara and Derek Muller are overjoyed to announce the birth of their daughter
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Thank You A JOB WELL DONE Past resident of Burns Lake, Monique Kisters arrived back in Burns Lake last weekend to help celebrate the Royal Canadian Legion branch number 50 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. According to Legion president Joe Comeau (L), Kisters was instrumental in getting the renovation project off the ground. “Without her this would not have happened,” he said, Both Comeau and Legion member Bob Whipps presented Kisters with a dozen roses during the celebration. Rebecca Billard photo
Aspenware considering a Northern B.C. plant From page 8 ... them very price competitive with plastic." It is being produced in factories in Lumby and Vernon, however Fuller said the company's expansion plans could also extend to Burns Lake in the future. "Aspenware Inc. was on the verge of expanding when the Babine Forest Products explosion and fire happened and now they are seriously looking at putting a plant in Burns Lake," Fuller said. Councillor Quentin Beach asked Fuller how much employment a plant would generate in the local area. "They would need approximately 120 people for the plant. They are looking to expand from cutlery to small dis-
posable bowls and are working to get funding in line to do this. The company is working with a Malaysian distributor and the bowls would be shipped to the South East Asian market." Lawrence Lund, director of communications with Aspenware Inc. said to Lakes District News, "I can say that locating a second facility in Northern B.C. has always been a consideration and is part of our overall long term business plan. I can also confirm there has indeed, been more recent discussions initiated by the provincial, regional and local governments as well as other stakeholders in light of the recent tragic events involving the Hampton Affiliates, Babine For-
est Products sawmill closure." He said, "Obviously the unfortunate social and economic impact the tragedy is having on the community of Burns Lake and the entire region, is of the utmost concern to us all in the North, so the question is being asked if we would consider expediting our expansion plans to become a part of the Burns Lake community's recovery as a potential employer?" Lund said that while he could not confirm if a plant is to be located in Burns Lake, he could confirm that the Aspenware Inc. board of directors is discussing the possibility. "As for the amount of fibre resources needed and the number of anticipated jobs, it is a bit
premature to disclose those numbers.” He said, “We have been careful to build a sustainable business model and should the decision be made to locate a plant in Burns Lake, the community can be assured our plans will be long term with significant growth and overall commitment to the region.” “As discussions continue between our respective leaders and our plans materialize, we hope that Aspenware Inc. can begin to play a small, but significant role in the regions bright future," Lund added. In keeping with the focus on the environment and sustainability, Aspenware Inc. wooden disposable cutlery will be used at the up and coming Minerals North
The family of George Unruh would like to send a big thank you to Gail Thompson and the Paramedics for doing as much as they could to try and assist George. Also thank you to everyone for the flowers, cards, food, phone calls, and words of condolence. Also all the people that stopped by the house, and those that were here for the emotional help. And thank you to everyone who came out to George’s Barbeque to bid a fond farewell to George and support his family. Also thanks to those who put together George’s music. Pat, Pete, Gwen, Joe, Taylor, Joseph
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Morning Hockey Drop-In THURSDAYS - 6:30am to 7:45am $6.00 per person
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Parents & Tots Skate THURSDAYS - 1:30pm to 2:30pm $4 per family with kids under 6 years of age! Helmets are recommended to be worn.
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FREE! Afternoon Programs! These Free Programs are Made Possible by HAMPTON AFFILIATES
FREE! Day Time X-Country Ski Lessons EVERY TUES 1PM-3PM at Omineca Ski Club FREE Day Passes... Ski Rental... Lessons... & Transportation from arena to ski club & back.
FREE! Drop-In Hockey EVERY WED 12PM-1:30PM at the Tom Forsyth Arena
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The sun was shining for William Konkin Elementary S c h o o l ’ s Winter Carnival celebrations last Friday afternoon. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a number of fun outdoor activities. Smiling faces proves how much fun the afternoon’s activities were.
Starts at noon today at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena. There is no cost to play.
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Ball Hockey League Early Bird Registration: $60.00 until March 30, 2012 Visit the Village office, our website (www.burnslake.ca) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/VillageRecreation to revive registration forms and more information.
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Parents & Tots Skate EVERY WED 11am to 12pm - $4 per family with kids under 6 years of age! Helmets are recommended to be worn.
Public Skating EVERY SUN. - 4pm to 5pm & EVERY OTHER FRIDAY - 7:30pm to 8:30pm
PUBLIC SKATING PRICES: Preschool: under 6 years $1.00 Youth: 6-18 years $3.00 • Adult: 19 & up $4.00
Tom’s Party - MARCH 28TH
2 TO 3:30PM The Village of Burns Lake is celebrating the end of the ice season and wants to thank all project funders, contractors and political supporters for improvements made possible in 2011 at the Tom Forsyth Memorial arena! Experience the last day of ice action with FREE Public Skating and ice activities.
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Closing bonspiel The Burns Lake Curling Club is holding their closing bonspiel, dinner and dance this weekend.
Logan Wilson, Rec Coordinator For more information, please contact:
MEN’S BONSPIEL Burns Lake Mens Curling Bonspiel results are; (Above) A event, first, Fred Saul’s team, second, Trevor Sandberg’s team from Smithers. B event, first, Claude Miller’s team from Houston, second Bruce Disher’s team, C event, first John Theissen’s team from Fraser Submitted photo Lake, second Garth Schienbein’s team.
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Clinic is held every Monday this month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakes District Hospital.
9th annual Mother Millie Garage Sale and Silent Auction. Thanks to your generous participation, we were able to raise $10,077.00 for the Mother Millie fund that supports Simond’s Sanctuary. $4725.00 of that total will be set aside for veterinary care for Babine Employees affected by the mill disaster. We are administering $75 coupons per family until the funds run out. We are administering this in house as it was too complicated for the overwhelmed tragedy fund committee. Proceeds from this event, and other monetary donations we receive throughout the year, help with veterinary treatment and shelter of stray animals within the community. Over the last year we were able to treat and rehome over 100 cats. We also helped to provide emergency care to stray dogs before they were transported to Turtle Gardens to be placed for adoption. Thank-you for your support!
Spring break School’s close for spring break on Friday and reopen on Tuesday April 10.
The 55 Lakes District Festival of Performing Arts was held last week, finishing up on Saturday evening with the Gala Honours Concert. A total of 26 performances hit the stage including the Southside Chambermaids and the Lakes District Choir. Young pianist Sage Bialuski brought the audience to their feet after her rendition of Tarentella in A minor. Rebecca Billard photos
Dolly Moyer Dave and Cathy Eggleton Matt Moore and Senara Mulitalo Karen Issak Elizabeth Glover Jennifer Smith Colleen Piper Lorelei Byman Debra Glover and Ken Breakwell George Chandler Val and Alister Schroff Earl Ingram Helene Brunette Janeane Campbell Eva Rodgers Bailey Meutzner Cathy and John Giesbrecht “Boo” Rawcliff Judy Stratton Jessica Rae Pat and Dennis Singer Mrs. Jane Kuys Gordon Douglas Christine Bottger Mr. and Mrs. Barth Ruth Schmit
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Local students participated in the Central Interior Science Exhibition held in Prince George recently. A total of 18 projects were entered in the exhibition from School District 91 schools. Of those projects, three bronze medals were awarded to Cobie Martens and Shantel Short, Grade 7, Francois Lake Elementary School (FLES), Erica Moxon and Madison Minger, Grade 6, FLES and Arianna Chmelyk
and Alyssa Koenig, Grade 4, Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School (FLESS). Silver medals went to Ryann VanTine, Grade 7, FLESS, Elizabeth Schulz and Noah Nicol, Grade 7, FLES, Alea Giesbrecht, Grade 6, Decker Lake Elementary School (DLES), Ava Nealis and Mandolyn Nicholas, Grade 5, William Konkin Elementary School, Benjamin Brochez and Elias Beach, Grade 6, DLES and Hailey Matthew,
Grade 5, Fort Fraser Elementary School. Nine gold medals in total were received by district schools. As well, School District 91 students were the recipients of eight special awards as well as three best in category awards. Best in category awards went to Angus Brochez, Grade 5, DLES, Myers Illes, Grade 4, FLES, Matthias Steiner, Grade 5, FLESS, Colby Bergeron and Jeffery
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Bill Gilgan YOUTH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR FOR 2011 Do you know a young person between the ages of 12 and 21 years who exempli¿es “Service Above Self” through their volunteer activities? Why not recognize their efforts by nominating them for the Youth Citizen of the Year Award? Send us the details of their activities and why you think they should be recognized.
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The award includes $250 for the recipient and $250 for the nominator to donate to a charity of their choice. Nominations can be sent to: Rotary Club of Burns Lake, YOUTH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR PO Box 616, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Babine Nation’s Health and Career Fair is on today at the Margaret Patrick Memorial Hall on Centre Street from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Or via the website: www.rotaryburnslake.org Name of candidate: _____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Age: ______________
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**Please attach a separate page outlining the candidate’s volunteer activities and your reasons for the nomination.
Local artist Leona Peden had the opportunity to display her works of art during the Lakes District Arts Council's Elmer Iseler Singers concert last week. Peden has lived in Burns Lake for more than 40 years and works as a nurse at the Lakes District Hospital. Most of her work is painted in acrylics and she loves to paint scenery, wildlife and horses. Rebecca Billard photo
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Taurus, you are absolutely sure your work week will go your way. Considering you weigh all the facts in decisions, there’s a strong chance you’ll be right. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Gemini, you are tempted to bend the truth a little this week. Be careful what you wish for, as it might be hard to recover a sense of trust if your actions are discovered. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Adjust your way of thinking to be more flexible. You should not always operate on a rigid schedule, but be more receptive to changes. Check with friends; see what they think. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leo, you are aware of what lies ahead, but you’re not eager to jump in and get started on the tasks that need your attention. Develop a plan and things will work out. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Virgo, your confidence returns this week but you are still treading carefully so as not to be disappointed later on. Trust in yourself and you likely won’t be disappointed.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Even though your intentions are good, be careful with words this week. Rely on your actions and not just your words to convey the message.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Scorpio, although you are not overly excited about plans for the near future, you are capable of balancing fantasy with reality. Things will work out for the best. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This week you realize that you don’t have as many answers as you thought you had. You can look for other answers by being in touch with friends and family. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Use this week as a time for renewal, Capricorn. Set lofty goals because this will serve as a challenge in order for you to really shine -- and you thrive on challenges. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Aquarius, you may get caught up in your emotions about a certain person in your life. Take a step back and you’ll realize there’s no reason to get so excited. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Once you start focusing on what you want to do next, you find you have the motivation to get anything accomplished.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Establishing a balance between humility and self-confidence is the key to being a well-rounded person, Libra. Therefore, don’t take the power of positive thinking to the extreme.
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Computer Repairs, Sales & Training Hwy 16, Burns Lake Open 9am-6pm Mon.-Fri., 12pm-4pm on Sat.
Phone: 250-692-7773 email: ACIComputerService@telus.net
Burns Lake Legion Branch #50
Pork Cutlets
with Mushroom Sauce Friday, March 23 $14.00
Steak Au Poivre Friday, March 30 $14.00
Crib
Thursdays 7-9 pm
FREE POOL If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran. Support your local Legion. WE DO... * Catering for small functions * Banquet room facility “Members and bona fide guests welcome” Hours: Tues. to Sat.: 4:00-8:00 pm Answers on page 27
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TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGE? Eagle Automotive Center
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Factory recommended service interval for changing your oil and oil filter is typically once every 5,000 kms. Call for an appointment today...
Phone: 250-692-3805 Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, B.C.
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The Lakes District Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is open the following hours: Tue., Wed. & Thur. from 11am - 2pm. We are located at 332 Highway 16 - next to Remax. Phone us at 250-692-7203. For Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333.
Open 7 Days a Week 11:00am - 9:00pm Highway 16, Burns Lake • 250-692-3020
Parent’s support group. Have you been experiencing stress, frustration and a sense of hopelessness regarding your children? Next meeting will be on Mar. 27, from 12pm-1pm (every 4th Tue.), in Rm#113, Muriel Mould School. Contact Heather 250-692-7500.
Complete Commercial/Residential/ Industrial Janitorial Service
Southside Health & Wellness Centre: March 2012: Chair Yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Mar. 21, 26, 27, & 29 Nurse Practitioner all day by appt. Mar. 22 Foot Care by appt. More info call (250) 694-3270. Burns Lake & District Seniors Meeting on April 3, 1 pm at the Regional District Meeting Room, upstairs. All 50+ seniors welcome. For more info. Call (250) 692-7243 Retirement’s Challenging New Realities. This seminar will provide you with sound, practical solutions to protect your family’s future in a rapidly changing world. April 18 – 7pm – RBC Burns Lake Insurance. You will be provided with a system to determine how much insurance you really need. April 25 7pm – Heritage Centre (across from CNC) – Burns Lake Women’s Wealth & Wellness Day April 21 – 10am to 4pm Omineca Ski Club – Jean Paulson Lodge. Join us for a day of learning, relaxation and fun! We’re organizing interactive workshops with lots of guest speakers, demonstrations and prizes. Lunch is included and space is limited.
Come out for a free interduction to Girls Hockey 5-6. Bring stick, helmet, and gloves and give it a try. Mar. 21 To list your nonprofit coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture.
Church Directory Lakes District & Area
Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35 Sunday School for all ages begins @ 9:15 am
Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am
$ 99
3
24 Hour Service
All Floors, Carpets, Windows, Upholstery, made like new Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available
Call Branislav 250-692-1812 The newly renovated
Omineca Ski Club Day Lodge Answers on page 27
CLUES ACROSS 1. Duck cartoon character 6. Town in Guinea 11. Upright posture 12. Rest on your knees 13. Move upward 15. Disposed to take risks 18. Makes a sweater 19. Grooved surface of a tire 20. Identical in kind 21. Radiotelegraphic signal 24. “Picnic” author William 25. Bashkir Republic capital 26. Male highlanders 30. Doing several things at once 32. Title of respect 33. Old world, new 35. “Sophie’s Choice” actress 43. Encloses completely 44. Decaliter 45. Makes angry 48. Commercial free network 49. Latvian capital 50. Tycho __, Danish astronomer
52. Leave slowly and hesitantly 53. Harm to property 55. Dining, pool and coffee 56. Remove all traces of 58. Yemen capital 59. Passover feast and ceremony 60. Trenches CLUES DOWN 1. Proper fractions 2. Ridgeline 3. Marshland area of E. England 4. Flood Control District 5. Canadian province (abbr.) 6. Project Runway designer judge’s initials 7. Along with 8. Orderly and clean 9. A short-barreled pocket pistol 10. Extraterrestrial being 13. Ancient capital of Ethiopia 14. Goof 16. Annoy constantly 17. Haitian monetary unit (abbr.)
Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am
21. Arrived extinct 22. Belonging to a thing 23. Tounge click 26. Fireman’s signal 27. Connecticut 28. 3rd tone of the scale 29. Language spoken in Russia 31. Split occupancy 34. Diacritics for s’s 36. Mobile camper 37. Affirmative (slang) 38. Bachelor of Laws 39. ___ Angeles 40. State police 41. U.S. gold coin worth 10 dollars 42. Bets on 45. Million barrels per day (abbr.) 46. Macaws 47. Julie Andrews and Judi Dench 49. Capital of Morocco 51. Oh, God! 52. ____ Carvey, comedian 54. Point midway between E and SE 55. Principle of Chinese philoshophy 57. Trauma center 58. Atomic #62
Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Burns Lake Community Church
136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake
(a Calvary Chapel)
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH
SUNDAY, 10:30 AM
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196
ALL ARE WELCOME
Meeting on Sunday’s at Decker Lake Elementary School @ 10:30 a.m.
Kerr Road, Burns Lake Church Service at 10:30 am Sunday School at 9:15 am for all ages, Youth Group Fridays 7-9 pm
Contact John Neufeld - 250-692-7949
250-692-3259
~Everyone Welcome ~
COFFEE HOUSE Decker Lake Hall
Saturday, March 31, 2012 7:00 pm $7.00 per person Coffee and snacks will be provided.
For more information contact: Kay Saul 250 698-7632, Jill Jarvis 250 698-7351
MEET US AT THE HERITAGE CENTRE
Farmer’s Market Last Saturday of the Month 9:00am-3:00pm Lots of goodies to buy... crafts, comforts, throw rugs, baked goods, canned goods, jams & jellies, woolen sweaters, socks & bags For more info or table rental call 250-692-9799
Sunday 10:00AM
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH
Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202
Decker Lake Recreation Commission
248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568
~ Everyone Welcome ~
At Muriel Mould Primary School
To book a rental: please contact Terri Dickson at (250) 695-6684, (250) 692-6684 (cell), or work at 1-877-695-6635. Email: tdickson@telus.net website: www.ominecaskiclub.com
JESUS CHRIST
250-694-3329 (Church)
OLD LANDMARKS
featuring two stoves as well as dishes and utensils for up to 120 guests, the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.
IMMACULATACatholic Church
Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL for meetings, conferences and events. With a brand new kitchen
THE CHURCH OF OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
President Lambert 694-3748 Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-6956316 Everyone Welcome
Burns Lake
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road
Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464
DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake
Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.
250-695-6586
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SLS Discharge: 122.14 m3/s Snow pack accumulation remains near a record level at approximately 170% of long term average for this time of year. For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 567-5812
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Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845 The Arthritis Society B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & Thursday from 9am-4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440
Personals DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term relationships, free to try!!! 1-877-2979883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-5346984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+).
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Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake Meetings: Tuesday 7:30 pm Catholic Church, Saturday 7:30 pm Catholic Church. For information or transportation call (250) 692-6867 / (250) 6987325 / (778) 669-0070 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. Anyone needing information on Alzheimer’s please call 1866-564-7533 Burns Lake RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9a.m. to 4p.m. (250) 692-3010 FOOD BANK distribution days are every Tuesday. Clients come at 11am and it closes at 1pm. The Lakes District Food Bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, Box 777, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. LOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on bereavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO
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Employment Business Opportunities BECOME SUCCESSFUL! Work From Home & Own Your Own Business! Earn Unlimited $$$$. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.
Required Immediately. Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for Vernon Dealership. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment at our shop and in the field in a safe, efficient and capable manner. Qualifications required: Journeyman certification. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. Able to meet the physical demands of a Heavy Equipment Technician. Working knowledge of computers. Experience in the Forestry and construction Industry. Woodland Equipment Inc offers excellent wage compensation, extended health benefits. On-going industry training and year round employment. We are one of the largest Hyundai dealers in Canada and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the Workplace. Come join our team in sunny and warm Vernon, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities. Please forward your resume via email to rgilroy@woodland equip.com. No phone calls please.
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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.
HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com
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NADINA TRUCK SERVICE LTD. Houston Industrial Park, Houston, BC
SERVICE WRITER/ WARRANTY CLERK WANTED Must be computer capable. Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Please send resume/application to: hfennema@nadinatruckservice.ca WESTERN STAR/STERLING TRUCKS
SMITHERS PARTS AND SERVICE
TRANSPORT MECHANIC PERMANENT, FULL-TIME Position available immediately for a Commercial Transport and/or Heavy Duty Mechanic. Competitive wages and full beneÀt package.
Please email resume to: dgrootsps@telus.net Or by Fax: (250) 847-5048
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DRILLER’S HELPER COURSE - MAY 2012 Are you looking to start a career in the Diamond Drilling Industry? We are looking for strong, fit people who… • Are interested in performing hard physical work in remote camp settings • Enjoy working in a team environment with a progressive and growing company that offers opportunity for growth and advancement • Are able to refrain from alcohol & drugs while working • Can work 12 hours a day, with 28 days in/14 days out shift rotations • Have good judgment, mechanical aptitude; strong work ethic and computer experience are preferred The Driller’s Helper Course is a comprehensive pre-employment program that prepares individuals to be able to work in the field of diamond drilling. At the end of the program you will have knowledge of: • Understanding of Safe Work Practices • WHMIS Certificate • Occupational First Aid Level 1 • First Aid Transportation Endorsement • Spill Response Training Certificate • Bear Awareness • Connection & Use of Construction Headers Propane Certificate • Hands on experience from a Hy-Tech drill set up in our yard • Supply pump set up and maintenance • Ontario Common Core Surface Training • Chainsaw Operation • Drill assembly • Hose Line • Helicopter Safety • Drill tear down and helicopter moves • Site clean-up and environmental responsibility • Safe operation of power tools and equipment (track vehicles, ATV’s, skidders) For more information and to obtain an application please visit our Website at: hy-techdrilling@hotmail.com or email us at jobapps@hy-techdrilling.com Application Deadline: April 9th, 2012
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THANK YOU! The Skeena Regional Cattlemen’s Association would like to thank the following people/businesses for their generous donations for our Annual General Meeting which was held in Houston on February 25, 2012 Huber Farm Equipment Northstar Performance - Houston Prince George Blast Pro Construction - Houston AB Custom Fencing Sharon & Harold Kerr - Telkwa Fort St. James Northwest Fuels - Smithers Farmers of North America Royal Bank - Burns Lake Fort St. James Smithers Feed Store - Smithers BV Home Centre - Houston P&B Feeds - Burns Lake Salem Contracting - Houston Sullivan Motor Products CIBC - Smithers, Burns Lake Houston BV Credit Union D&M Industrial - Houston Houston, Smithers & Hazelton
Blast Enterprises - Houston Auto Sense - Burns Lake Burns Lake Automotive & Industrial Supply Ltd. Burns Lake
Glen Dale Agra Services Vanderhoof
Pacific Truck & Equipment Houston
Babine Pet Hospital - Smithers Santina Simmentals - Smithers NAPA - Burns Lake
Deanna Bell - Houston Home Hardware - Houston Kal Tire - Houston TireTech - Burns Lake Northwest Invasive Plant Council - Smithers Government of Canada Environmental Farm Plans Smithers
Agri-Green Ent. - Vanderhoof Nadina Truck Service - Houston Remax - Houston
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WELDERS/FITTERS required for busy Edmonton structural steel shop. Top compensation, full benefits, indoor heated work, relocation assistance. Fax resume: 780-939-2181 or careers@garweld.com.
RV SALES REP needed for asap! We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! It’s an amazing opportunity to sell the industry’s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interior’s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.
21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: • • •
ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certificates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • Traffic Control • First Aid Reserve your seat today by calling Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com
SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.
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Home Care/Support NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call nurses, certified care aides and experienced cleaners. If you are: empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic; a “can do” attitude; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, forward your resume to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.
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Build Your Career With us Certified Millwright & # 1 Planerman Okanagan Valley, BC Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development? We want to hear from you. Apply online today and build your career with us!
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GITKSAN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION IS SEEKING AN: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment
MORE JOBS Than graduates! Employers seek out CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates. New course! New low price! We need more students! Enroll today! 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com Lakes District News
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Help Wanted HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.
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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr flat rate depending on experience. Fax resume to 250-265-4022 or e-mail to kimkus@telus.net or call Kim’s Kustoms Nakusp B.C. 250-265-4012.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR You are an energetic, self-motivated, task-oriented individual who enjoys varied responsibilities as the senior representative and service delivery authority. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing of programs, goals and objectives as set by the Board, staff and community development. Management, administrative and financial experience is essential. Basic Requirements: • Significant experience and understanding of organizational, community, Board and proposal development; • Knowledge and understanding of current local and provincial political climate; • must possess excellent organizational, written and verbal skills; • ability to plan, guide and direct Commission programs in social, economic, finance, technical services, housing, lands and membership; • above average interpersonal relationship skills; • working knowledge of band administration, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development reporting requirements and program guidelines; • Post Secondary Degree in Administration/ Management is a definite asset; • Knowledge of Gitksan culture and language is an asset; • Must possess a valid driver’s license; • Criminal Record check to be carried out. Should you possess the necessary skills and qualifications to fill this position please submit a covering letter, resume and at least three references to: Gitksan Government Commission P.O. Box 335, HAZELTON, B.C. V0J 1Y0 Phone: 250-842-2248 or Fax: 250-842-6299 OR E-mail: diane.mcrae@ggc.gitxsan.com Phone: 250-842-0041 A detailed job description may be obtained from the same address. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Part Time Position – hours to be determined Interested applicants must have the following qualifications but are not limited to: • 2-3 years business knowledge • Exceptional communication and public relation skills • Strategic thinker • Excellent computer skills • Invoicing experience • Community pride • Strong organizational and facilitator skills • Experience with web based tools and resources • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently • Ability to prioritize • Advertising/marketing skills The selected applicant will require an exceptional ability to, but not limited to: • Execute a new and reinvigorated strategic plan set out by the Board of Directors, • Harvest the opportunities that exist for our members and our community • Manage membership retention and growth • Provide support to the Board of Directors and board committees • Oversee various events during the year, always seeking to inject new ideas and innovation into each event Interested applicants please send resumé to: CIBC Burns Lake Jennifer Briand - BLDCOC President Attention: Executive Director Position - BLDCOC, Box 220, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 email: Jennifer.Briand@cibc.com Closing Date: March 22, 2012 at 4:00PM
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STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2012 until August 31, 2012 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be 8 (eight) hours per day, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.45 per hour.
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enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September previous experience relevant to the position required would be an asset competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position valid unrestricted Class 5, BC Driver’s License is desirable an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract the ability to perform physically demanding job duties a current WHMIS certificate
A complete job description is available on our web site www.sd91.bc.ca. Please note: Incumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualified to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice.
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Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2012 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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of the Visitor Information Centre Full Time Seasonal Position Interested applicants must have the following qualifications but are not limited to: • Tourism background or knowledge • Exceptional communication and public relation skills • Research Skills • Excellent computer skills • Community pride • Strong organizational and facilitator skills • Experience with web based tools and resources • Self-motivated The selected applicant will be required to, but not limited to: • Assist in designing and implementing a welcoming Tourist Information Booth office • Train and organize coverage for the tourist information booth Peak Season. • Meet with the tourism industry businesses within the Lakes District • Supervise tourist information booth operations • Work with community groups to develop and promote opportunities available to visiting tourists • Record and maintain required Tourist recording requirements • Assist with designated community events as required • Develop/design tourist information brochures for distribution This position will report the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Seasonal position is from April 1, 2012 through September 15, 2012. Interested applicants please send résumé to: CIBC Burns Lake Jennifer Briand, BLDCOC President Attention: VIC Supervisor – BLDCOC Box 220, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 email: Jennifer.Briand@cibc.com Closing Date: March 22, 2012 at 4:00PM
Certified Millwright Certified Benchman/Circular Sawfiler Merritt, BC As a valued employee, you will work in a caring community, where you will find friendly faces and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Merritt & the Nicola Valley has a lot to offer including excellent educational facilities. As Journeyman Millwright: You will hold an Interprovincial ticket with a strong background in hydraulics. You will have good troubleshooting and problem solving abilities, good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as general computer knowledge. You must be willing to work all shifts. Experience in a sawmill environment would be a definite asset. As Benchman/Circular Sawfiler You will be a team player with a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills. Non-certified Benchman with benching experience will be considered. If you thrive within a challenging and dynamic setting, have demonstrated a strong Safety background and a desire to effectively participate in a team environment, please submit your resume with complete references no later than March 31, 2012 to: Aspen Planers Ltd., PO Box 160, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax (250) 315-4237 Attn: Human Resources or Email:brendastockford@apgroup.ca Quote the position for which you are applying in the subject box of all emails. United Steelworkers wages & benefits will apply. We thank all applicants who express interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the mine’s mid tier purchases, tenders and contracts, and will be responsible for the maintenance of Huckleberry Mines’ purchasing policies. Additional responsibilities will be establishing, and maintaining, appropriate inventory levels for all stock items. The successful candidate will report directly to the Accounting Superintendent, and will supervise the Purchasing / Warehousing Department. Applicants require a minimum of five years industrial purchasing experience, with preference given to individuals with an open pit mining background, and have a Purchasing Management Association of Canada certificate or equivalent. Experience with Guardian, Word, and Excel software would be considered an asset. Excellent negotiating, organizational, planning, and computer skills are required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS: • research abilities • people and communications skills • attention to detail and good memory • organizing, planning and prioritizing work • decision making and problem solving skills • administrative and computer skills • technical knowledge of the mining industry • budgeting abilities Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 days on followed by 3 days off. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Accounting Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.
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MINING LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that Pacific Booker Minerals Inc., 1702-1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3Z3, free miner certificate client number 102758, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identified by the mineral claim listed below. The mineral claim has been surveyed by Mark McGladrey, BCLS, whose field notes and plans have been approved by the Surveyor General. The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application: Tenure Numbers 625123, 625143, 625183 Mineral Titles Map Numbers 093M.019, 093M.029 Plan Number EPC415 Cassiar District Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Vancouver, British Columbia, this 15th Day of March, 2012.
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.
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On January 2, 2012 we received approval for the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we will be expanding and modernizing our fleet of haul trucks, loading equipment, drills and support equipment and are seeking journeyperson mechanics to be part of our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking for self starters who can work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on 777 and 785 Cat Trucks, 992 Loader, Komatsu PC 2000 and 3000 Excavators, Cat support equipment, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills, and other small support equipment. Applicants for these positions must possess a journeyperson’s trade qualification (B.C. ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket and be able to perform basic welding. Experience with shovels and drills is not necessary but would be considered an asset for this position. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 x 4 (4 days on, 4 days off) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off) working 12 hours per day. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income, RRSP savings plan and relocation allowance. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
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Competitive segment based on WardsAuto.comâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Middle Cross Utility Vehicles Segment, excludes other GM models. â&#x20AC;Ą Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM brands. â&#x2014;&#x160;OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide
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