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A ton of local volunteers have spent hundreds of volunteer hours preparing for the Minerals North 2012 Conference that kicks off today and continues tomorrow and wraps up on Friday. The conference will bring in more than 400 visitors to the community from across Canada and the U.S. Decorating committee chair Sandy Dore and her team did an eye catching job of making welcoming signs at both ends of town. The conference is a great opportunity for the community to showcase all the wonderful things that Burns Lake and area has to offer.

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A lengthy discussion centered around the hiring of a full time economic development officer (EDO) during a special meeting of Village of Burns Lake council last week. The proposed economic development officer would be shared between the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako area B, Burns Lake rural and the village and the position would be funded partially through the RDBN's economic development function, as well as the village. Bill Miller, RDBN director of area B also attended the meeting to discuss the issue. According to Mayor Luke Strimbold, the idea of hiring an economic development officer spawned from a recommendation made by the Economic Development Association of B.C. (EDABC) in its report following a local economic development town hall meeting. "This is something we talked about with the EDABC when they were here and I want to know if the RDBN is on the same page. Burns Lake needs an economic development officer here to help us. The position would be the Lakes District economic development officer and would be available to area B and the vil-

he added. Worthing said she had previously spoken with Hans Berndorff, RDBN's financial administrator and was told that the economic development function [which is a shared account between the RDBN and the village] has a balance of $113,000, but that a$58,000 contract for start up costs for the local visitor information centre still has to

be drawn from the account. "There will be a $20,000 grant towards the start up costs from the province, so we are looking at an amount of $75,580 remaining in the account," Worthing said. Miller said that while he has not had a lot of time to review the EDABC report he said he agreed with most of the recommendations they

made. "It is all fairly obvious and straight forward recommendations in the report," he said. "The village is looking for economic development capacity and the RDBN has strategic development. We have a very clear, straightforward and accountable system so it is easy for me to justify the dollars we are drawing from the More on page 8 ...

Timber supply hitch for Sheraton Temporary gap in log supply threatens production REBECCA BILLARD According to Sheraton Holdings Ltd. manager Henry Wiebe, it is full steam ahead at the Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL) owned mill. He said a gap in log supply that initially threatened operations at the mill has been rectified and production is back on track. The issue was brought up for discussion at a recent public CMSL board meeting in Wiebe's managers report. He stated that Babine

Forest Products had indicated that they may not be able to supply the 10,000 m3 of logs within the agreed time frame that the two companies had established. Wiebe said to help bridge the gap in supply, logs were sourced from Tahtsa Timber. "If Babine Forest Products is not able to deliver logs on schedule we will be running out of logs sometime in the next few weeks and will remain without logs until sometime in July when logging starts again," he added.

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CMSL president Quentin Beach said to the board that he understood the logs were sold by Babine Forest Products to Dunkley Lumber and West Fraser Timber instead.

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ELECTION NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF LAKE BABINE NATION Date of Notice: April 30, 2012 The Lake Babine Nation is holding an election for the following ten (10) leadership positions: • One Chief • Two Tachet Councillors • Two Fort Babine Councillors • One Old Fort Councillor • Four Woyenne Councillors Key dates and Election activities are as follows: • June 4, 2012: Nomination Meetings at Woyenne’s Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Fort Babine Health Clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at Tachet Community Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • June 11, 2012: All Nominees must sign and file their form to signify their intent to allow their names to appear on ballots. The deadline for filing is on or before June 11, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. If Nominees fail to file by 4:30 p.m. on June 11, 2012, their name shall not appear on the ballot. • June 11, 2012: The Fort Babine Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Fort Babine Interpretive Centre. • June 12, 2012: The Tachet and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Tachet Community Hall. • June 13, 2012: The Woyenne and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Margaret Patrick Community Centre. • June 18, 2012: Advance Polls in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic) and Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre). The time for the advance poll voting is from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. • June 28, 2012: General Election with polling stations in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic); Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre); Smithers (Dzel Kant Friendship Centre)3953 3RD Ave. Smithers; Prince George (Prince George Native Friendship Centre)1600 3rd Ave Prince George; and Vancouver (Vancouver Native Friendship Centre)1607 E Hastings St. Vancouver. The time for the voting is 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. • June 29, 2012: LBN Chief and Council Elect sworn into office. All Lake Babine Nation members participating in this election as candidates or as voters should bring their status cards with them to any election meeting they attend, as well as to the Polling Stations on Election Day. The LBN Voters List will be available for viewing only at the LBN administration office and at polling stations. Copies of this list will not be distributed to members. For further information please contact the following persons: Loreen Suhr Electoral Officer (250) 964-1016 • Fax: (250) 964-9604 Email: loreensuhr@telus.net Ruby Adam (inquiries about the Voters List) LBN Membership Clerk (250) 692-4700 • 1-888-692-3214

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 From page 1 ... Richard Vossen, Babine Forest Products woods manager said the conversation should have been kept 'in camera' as it dealt with contract issues between Sheraton

Holdings Ltd. and CMSL. "There is no issue with supply the logs to Sheraton. There was just a delay working in the yard ... it was a few days delay, but we are back on track now so there really is no issue,

he said." Regarding logs sold by Babine Forest Products to Dunkley Lumber and West Fraser Timber, Vossen said those logs were not earmarked for Sheraton Holdings Ltd. "That was not the bun-

dle that we had set aside for Sheraton," Vossen said. Late last week Wiebe said Sheraton Holdings Ltd. now has enough log supply, including logs from Babine Forest Products, to supply the

mill well into the fall. "After that we will be looking for a source for our supply, it could be the Burns Lake Community Forest or it could be B.C. Timber Sales, like we used to do. We are going full steam ahead,"

www.ldnews.net 3 he added. Sheraton reopened March 6, 2012. The mill is running one shift and is employing approximately six people, a number of whom were Babine Forest Products employees."

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OPINION

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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION:

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REBECCA BILLARD

Working together is better There has been an increased focus on economic development in the Lakes District following the Babine Forest Products tragedy. While economic development was one of the recommendations given to the Village of Burns Lake by the Economic Development Association of B.C. following their recent town hall meeting, I think that it certainly goes without saying that community growth and development of infrastructure should always be on the village’s agenda. During January, the village and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako’s (RDBN) area B, Burns Lake rural, announced that they would be cutting off funding to the Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA) resulting in a $60,000 per year loss to the organization that was chiefly responsible for attracting economic development to the area. Confusing as that may have been at the time, the issue has become somewhat clearer with the news that village and the RDBN’s area B are going to hire an economic development officer (EDO) themselves. Now you may wonder or ask why another EDO? We have one through the local LEDA office. A not so clear answer was given ... saying they wanted to reevaluate the current vision for economic develop-

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ment. It seems that hiring another economic development officer is reinventing the wheel somewhat. Yes, the community needs to focus on economic development as community infrastructure is tied to its potential for future growth, but a single focussed effort would probably be of more benefit. We will now have two officers ... will they be working in the same direction, competing for the same grants? LEDA is out $60 grand ... could they have been more accommodating to their huge donors so they could have kept their funding and could all three organizations have not worked towards a common goal? I guess not, because the funding was yanked. It’s a shame because that’s one thing I have noticed about our town - we can’t seem to work together and join forces - a perfect example is the new health clinic starting up. One person won’t bend or work as a team, so the other person decides to do something on their own. Community infrastructure is important and is needed for further economic development. If you don’t have community infrastructure, then it’s hard to recruit professionals and retain businesses as well as encourage people to open up new businesses in town. You can’t have one without the other. Burns Lake is now, more than ever looking to find its way in an increasingly global economy. It’s a big sand box so it’s time that we all start playing together.

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Premier Christy Clark has a new political problem buzzing around her office. A year ago, the newly appointed premier was looking to change the channel for an unpopular government grappling with the fallout of the harmonized sales tax (HST). Newly appointed NDP leader Adrian Dix was touting an idea that is all the rage with urban folks, a ban on ‘cosmetic pesticides.’ All the better B.C. communities already have one, starting with Clark’s old stomping ground of Port Moody in 2003. So she figured she’d better run to the front of this parade, swipe a popular policy from the opposition and do something to redefine the B.C. Liberal Party after the tax-cutting, regulation-repealing decade of Gordon Campbell. But first an all-party committee would hold hearings around the province, chaired by Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. Bennett presented the committee’s report last week, and one could see what was coming. Bennett is the rifle-toting outdoorsman who recently called on his government to abandon the carbon tax, saying it’s silly to keep pretending B.C. can change the world’s climate. He was recently appointed by Clark to co-chair the B.C. Liberal Party policy committee for next year’s election, a strong signal of the party’s rightward shift in response to the B.C. Conservative threat. Bennett concluded after 10 months of hearings that the public aversion to common lawn and garden herbicides is based on ‘chemophobia’ that flourishes due to scientific illiteracy. That statement is both politically dangerous and absolutely correct. I first covered this issue in the Okanagan 25 years ago, when environmentalists fought the use of Roundup by the forests ministry to knock down brush and promote new trees. The evidence boils down to this: these complex organic compounds break down in a short pe-

riod to simpler, common components that pose no threat. Thus, with buffer zones around watercourses and temporary entry restrictions, they are safe. Unfortunately, most people know little or nothing about chemistry and refuse to believe this. It’s part of the scientific nonsense trend that has grown in B.C. society for decades. We have parents turning their backs on routine immunization because of superstitions about vaccines. We have people panicked about imaginary health effects of smart meters, egged on by shoddy, sensationalist media reporting. The parallels between local government responses to smart meter hysteria and this scientifically ignorant push against pesticides is telling. As Bennett put it, when someone becomes convinced her child is at risk, “that mum is pretty darn compelling when she goes to council.” Few have the courage to stand up to that. The committee sought advice from Health Canada, whose scientists approve conditions of use for chemicals. Health Canada representative Lindsay Hansen said B.C. was the first province to ask for its advice, despite the fact that most provinces have imposed bans. These bans are political, not public safety measures, University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon told MLAs. The committee also learned that “cosmetic” use accounts for only five per cent of pesticide use. Most of it is in agriculture, forestry and commercial pest control, with no ban proposed. MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics. Backyard fruit trees go unsprayed and pests spread to orchards and fields. We have large areas of agricultural land reserve, but 85 per cent of the people who live in those areas don’t farm. The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines. The premier has a choice here. She can do the popular thing, or the right thing. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Board discuss best business practices to adopt REBECCA BILLARD The board of directors of Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL) chose to pass on a recommendation to take up a three year contract with current auditors, McAlpine and Co., based in Terrace. The recommendation was recently made by CMSL executive assistant Michael RiisChristianson, following a request for proposal for auditing services for CMSL and its subsidiaries. In a memo to the board of directors, RiisChristianson said that although CMSL is happy with McAlpine and

Co. it is best practice to issue a new request for proposal once every five years. He said CMSL sought proposals from six firms operating throughout Northern B.C. and three of those firms responded to the request for proposal. Carlyle Shepherd and Co. based in Terrace, Edmison Mehr based in Smithers who are the Village of Burns Lake’s current auditors, as well as McAlpine and Co. each submitted proposals. "CMSL staff members have reviewed all three proposals in detail and each proposal was assessed on more than 50 characteristics and attributes," Riis-Christianson said, adding that while all three proposals were competitive, CMSL staff recommend that the board accept the proposal prepared by McAlpine and Co. "It was the most comprehensive and garnered an average of 197.5 of a

possible 212 points [in the request for proposal scoring evaluation process]," Riis-Christianson said. However CMSL president Quentin Beach said he thought it was best practice to change auditors every now and then. "I have heard that this is the case," he said. Riis-Christianson said, "I don't think it is best practice to change auditors, but I think it is best practice to put out a request for proposal, which is what we have done." Beach asked about the other proposals that were submitted and asked if it would be possible to review them before the board make a final decision. "The Village of Burns Lake [CMSL's only shareholder] are waiting for this information ... I am comfortable with hiring McAlpine and Co., but if you don't want my opinion I can show you the propos-

als," Riis-Christianson said. CMSL director Roseanne Murray said, "I would also like to defer the decision and view the proposals." "We do value your opinion, but I think it is good practice for us to see the proposals," Beach said. Murray added, "The Village of Burns Lake can wait a week or two and I agree, it is good practice for the board to review the proposals. It's due diligence and it shouldn't take too long." Directors made a motion to review the proposals before making their final decision. Beach later said to Lakes District News, "I wouldn't be surprised if there is a change in auditors for CMSL, not because I don't think McAlpine and Co. have been doing a good job, but because I think it is prudent to change. McAlpine and Co. have been the auditors for

about five years now, so I think it's time for a change. I think there would also be synergies in having the same auditor as the village, but the board will make a recommendation in the coming weeks, because time is of the essence," he added.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

LETTERS

How many times has council met Enbridge and its minions?

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Editor: I have questions after reading "Sea captain assures Enbridge marine safety" in the Lakes District News edition of May 16, 2012. Apparently the council of the Village of Burns Lake was told that a tanker simulation scenario navigating the Douglas Channel was successful and proves that tankers can successfully go up the Douglas Channel unaided by tugs. Was there any discussion of Enbridge's actual responsibility once bitumen from their proposed Northern Gateway pipelines is loaded onto the tankers? Lakes District News reported that, "Tugs will have spill response equipment, including dispersant applicators and booms." Can booms stop bitumen from sinking? As for dispersants, a mere 2.61 parts per million of dispersed oil (Corexit-laden) alone will kill 50 per cent of the fish test species in a normal aquatic environment within 96 hours. This information can be found at Nation of Change at www.nationofchange.org/epa-grossly-misrepresents-toxicity-corexit-used-gulf-mexico-1336922852. Was there any discussion of how a spill anywhere along the proposed route, at port, or at sea will affect salmon in Babine Lake?

As an informal group of concerned citizens, we first asked the village council to hear and consider our concerns about diluted tar sands bitumen in October 2010 and requested a public forum of some sort. In November 2011, the Lakes District Clean Waters Coalition were allowed to speak and to be questioned about risks we see as too great against our well being, our obligation to future generations and our shared Earth, as reported in the Lakes District News edition of Nov. 16, 2011 in the story, "Six minute discussion on Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project," which can be read at www.ldnews. net/news/133916093.html. How many times has council met Enbridge and its minions? What is our local representatives' voice in matters of human occupancy and resource use, social and cultural well being, human health, infrastructure and services, and employment and economy, as are being considered by the National Energy Board's joint review panel? How will our local government deal with any emergency response and clean up, and how will they deal with long term economic, employment, health, environmental and social impacts after a spill? John Phair

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Development Update

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South Burns Lake Trail Project CAF Update: LEDA has been actively moving the project forward with ongoing stakeholder meetings, obtaining necessary permits, archaeological assessments and First Nations advisory, to review and evaluate the project to best utilize the area and trail quality. LEDA is pleased to announce that Darwin Zimmer has been hired as the Project Supervisor for the South Burns Lake Trail Project. Darwin will be responsible for the hiring of all the crews, overseeing all components of the project and reporting to LEDA’s Board of Directors.

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Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA), Innovation Place 586 Hwy 16, Box 808 Burns Lake, BC Ph: 250/692-3700 Fa: 250/692-3701 Email : edo@lakesdistrict.com OR info@lakesdistrict.com

VIEWPOINT BY HUGH NEAVE

Is that smoke or water vapour out at Pinnacle Pellet?

You can just hear the grass growing a, bit of a late spring but we will catch up. It’s the kind of day when you like to be alive. There are so many birds but they are still at my feeders. Maybe they like the easy picking. Mother’s Day Mother’s Day has come and gone and it turned out to be a nice day too. This is a time when we remember our mother’s with love and respect. They are very special people. Back on the prairie we didn’t have a Mother’s Day, I wish we had. During the great depression it was so hard for the women folk. It was the mother’s that kept the families to-

gether. Kept food on the table and clothes on our backs. We were milking a bunch of cows and it was the cream cheque every week that kept us going. What feed we had we kept for the cows and a team of horses. Water was also a big problem as our wells were going dry as well as the Eyehill Creek. Lots of women like our mother had come from the old country and not used to these terrible conditions the depression had brought on. Lots of them just broke down and had to be taken out. So sad for the families they left behind. Some day I would like to write a book on the big dry and the great depression but I just wonder if folks would believe me with some of the stories I well remember. Welcome home It’s good news to have our good friend Wolfy Fraychineaud back into his summer home on the east Francois Lake road. He and his family have

come up to their holdings on Francois for longer than I can remember. The old J-P Ranch was their home and still is for over 70 years. Southside Women’s Institute news. Five members of the S.S.W.I. met at the Seda building on May 14, Diana Sedlar gave a report on the Hazelton conference. Our group got first in the four out of six competitions and was awarded the shield for the second year in a row. The raffle items were discussed, the 1st prize a Tweedsmuir meadows quilt, 2nd prize a cathedral window wall quilt hanger and 3rd prize a diamond table runner. The draw will be held at the L.D. fair, tickets will be as usual $2. Such sad news What a shock to us all with the passing of Anne Waldron. Such a wonderful and caring lady. This will be another break in our old time pioneer families. Anne was very special to both Jo and I as she was Jo’s

flower girl, our wedding now over 60 years ago. She was such a pretty little girl as at I sill have wedding pictures of her. The pictures are so precious to me. Opening soon The Wagon Wheel drive in will be opening up this weekend. Everyone is looking forward to the burgers and fries and a nice place to just sit and visit and look at the lake and enjoy the good food. Is it pollution? A concerned gentleman brought this matter to my attention. It looks to him Pinnacle Pellet Plant is still spewing smoke all over, not only in Burns Lake but all along the area as well. If this is correct this is a no no and not at all acceptable as we must have clean air to breathe. I know the environmentalist say it is up to par and everything is in line out there but the question I have is why do we see so much smoke coming from their stacks? I am not

sure if I believe that is just water particles. Our editor, Rebecca said she will investigate again about it so we will wait and see. Bottled water I notice within the last while we see more and more folks buying their drinking water, it’s big business now. I never thought I would ever see this happen. It’s not long ago that Francois Lake was 95 percent pure and Tchesinkut Lake was 99 percent pure. I just wonder what it would test now, a good question, what about our other lakes and rivers. I have spent the greater years of my life living beside one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and I refuse to buy drinking water it just goes against the way I think I feel. Maybe it’s time we started to clean up our act before it’s too late. My time is running out but it’s our children who will be taking over in the near future I wor-

ry about. Our air and water are our lifeblood so let’s start to clean it up before it’s too late. More sad news Such a shock to hear last night with the passing of Bill Harrison, a good friend and our neighbour for many years. This is a break with another one of our very old time pioneer families. After the loss of his dear wife Rosemary. Bill spent the last months of his life in the Pines. Bill was so well known with his air services he had for many years. He was well known also as an exceptional pilot. Big holes It was good to see a paving crew filling up the holes along the roadway in town. Some of the holes were deep enough to damage the front end of a small vehicle. How long the patching will stay time will tell. I guess there are plans to try to make the main street, which is also the Yellowhead and a Trans

Canada Hwy. a bit safer and less congestion as well. Yesterday I counted seven big “B” trains back to back going east. It will be a good news to have that heavy traffic diverted, makes the streets safer. It will be up to the powers that be I would guess. Let’s hope we get some warmer days as so far our leaves are just coming out and most places both east and west the leaves are full out. I think the cold winds from the lake are holding them back. As Mark Twain once said “Everyone talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it.” A little poem Oh, put my spurs upon my breasts, my rope and saddle tree, and when the boys lay me to rest, please turn my horses free. Have a safe week and always remember treat every day as if it were your last because some day it will be. God always loves you a great deal and so do I.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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Mill investigations. According to WorkSafe B.C., five elements are required for an explosion; fuel, ignition, dispersion, oxygen, and containment. Earlier this month, WorkSafe B.C. said sawdust is just one of the potential fuel sources being investigated. Natural gas and propane are also possibilities, however Scott McCloy, WorkSafe B.C. director of communications said no determination of a fuel source has been determined yet. "We have just pin pointed the area ... not the ignition source and we are still investigating a number of potential ignition sources," McCloy said to Lakes District News. An expert lab in the U.S. has also been retained to examine the sawdust samples taken from the sawmill for particle size, and the minimum explosive concentration required to cause an explosion. When asked why WorkSafe B.C. has been able to zero in on a location at the Lakeland Mill much quicker than Babine Forest Products, McCloy, said there are several factors that have lead to an expedited process at the Prince George sawmill. He said the location and winter weather were significant factors that slowed down the investigative process at Babine Forest Products. "The site was essentially buried and frozen in snow and ice for several weeks which made site access and setting up of facilities at the location for WorkSafe B.C. investigators difficult. Environment Canada advised that the temperature was as low as minus 41 degrees Celsius

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BILL MILLER From page 2 ... region to pay for this function. The EDABC recommendation has merit to the village and it is something that is needed, I have not qualms about that. I am a little concerned abut area B contributing to Burns Lake because I don't want to see any doubling of efforts and I am cognizant to see how much money would have to come from area B to fund this position," Miller said. "What we ant to know is, will you support this recommendation when his worship [Mayor Strimbold] brings it up at the RDBN?" asked Coun. John Illes. "I need to know how much money it would take out of the economic development function ... I know it is a shared account, but I need to be accountable for those tax dollars," Miller said. Mayor Strimbold said, "Economic development is one of the things we are joint on and I don't want to lose sight of that partnership," Strimbold said. Miller said, "I believe in consultation and collaboration ... this has been my focus from the beginning although I don't think everyone works that same way. We are one community. I have a certain amount of capacity to use my economic development officers at the RDBN and I have used them extensively over the last few years, for example getting funds for the bike park and numerous gas tax applications. I am asking how much money this position is going to take from the account because I need to know that there will still be economic development dollars left for projects." "The account still has $113,000 left .... if $113,000 was on offer I

am sure we would have a lot of applicants," Coun. Illes said adding, "We need a top notch applicant because of the situation we are in. Grant writing is only a minor part of the role, probably less than 10 per cent and we are looking for the economic development officer to start in 2012 ... there will be moving expenses if the person is not local. For the position we are probably looking at $75,000 at the most, so because there will only be six months left in the year it will be half of that amount for 2012." Miller said the RDBN economic development staff don't just write grant proposals. "They do significantly more than that. I am not questioning the choice of hiring an economic development officer. I just want the same accountability that I have with the RDBN." Mayor Strimbold assured Miller that the village would contribute a similar amount of dollars to fund the

economic development officer and said he saw the position as a benefit to the entire area. "I look forward to this opportunity," added Coun. Quentin Beach. "I live in area B, but we are all one unit. We can always try it and if we are not happy down the road, when can always change it."

count on an economic development officer," Miller said. Mayor Strimbold said he saw the hiring of an economic development officer as a long term position. "I don't want to hire someone for six months and then say thank you and goodbye. A short term fix is not the answer, unless it is

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"I agree, we are one community and I would hope that we can do this in a collaborative and consensus built environment. Burns Lake has not had an adequate economic development function. My only concern is that the economic development fund is limited and I hope that council understands that there is other projects that need to be done. I don't want to spend all the money in that ac-

not working out." Bill Miller agreed to go to the RDBN board to propose the economic development position be partially funded by the RDBN but added that the village and the RDBN would still need to negotiate an amount of money that the RDBN would contribute. "I don't want to marginalize any community and I would hope that the economic development officer would also

include projects in area E [Francois Ootsa rural]. I expect anything that this new economic development officer will do will be for the benefit of the area as a whole." Councillor Beach said he appreciates Miller’s concerns and assured him that the position would benefit the entire area. "If we were hiring an economic development officer just for the Village of Burns Lake it wouldn't be necessary, we are only a small town .... but we need to give this a chance. We are going to hit this out of the park, if we get the right person for the job." Miller said, "We all have to speak from the same song book.” “I know there has been some angst around the fibre supply issues that have separated the RDBN. We could have all gone to war fighting over the little scraps of timber left, but if we all work together we can achieve so much more.”

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Downtown design renderings presented Council updates on downtown revitalization phase one plans REBECCA BILLARD Mike Skene, from the Boulevard Transportation Group was at a special meeting of Village of Burns Lake council last week to provide a brief update on the village's downtown revitalization plans. The update was focussed on phase one, which centres around the Hwy. 16 corridor from Centre St. to Fifth Ave. Skene presented a number of updated design renderings to council showing sections of the phase one plans. "There will be significant upgrades [along Hwy. 16] with landscaping as well as added crosswalks and curb bulbs," he said. At each curb intersection in the downtown core there will also be new concrete wheelchair ramps, rather than the current squared off curb edging requiring pedestrian traffic to step up onto the sidewalk. "This will make the downtown core more accessible," he said. While there is trees depicted in curb bulbs and medians throughout the renderings, Skene said there may not be an option to put all of the proposed trees in. "We may be looking at trees or different landscaping features like banner poles or bench seats." The original plans for the downtown core had started at Fourth Ave. however due to requests from the village's downtown core revitalization committee Skene said the plans had been reworked to extend to Fifth Ave. "It's a major change [to the plans] but in the grand scheme of things it is quite minor," he said. The committee consists of 10 members, most of whom own or operate a business in the downtown core. Skene recently joined committee members, an electrical engineer, two civil designers and a landscaping architect and 'walked' the project area to get a better idea of the plans.

"There is a number of broken sidewalks and the ministry said they were happy to take some of the sidewalk repairs on." There is a crosswalk planned for Hwy. 16, near Third Ave. as well as a left hand turning lane. There will also be a crosswalk near the New Leaf Cafe crossing Hwy. 16. Skene also discussed the proposed roundabout, which is planned for phase three of the

amber and then red, requiring all highway traffic to stop so that the fire crew can turn East or West as they see fit. This light will accommodate the fire department and make their operations more efficient." Phase one also includes creating a larger median area where Centre St. connects with Hwy. 16. "It will be a great improvement to an undesirable intersection," Skene said. Because of the larger median, Skene said they are currently in the process of negotiating some land from the owners of Burns Lake Eye Care to reclaim some of the land in order to reconfigure the intersection. On the Home Hardware side of the intersection there will be a significant landscaped area with trees planted and a landscaped median added to Hwy. 16. According to Skene, there is also some drainage issues with Centre Street that need to be solved, possibly by putting in a bioswale [landscape elements designed to remove silt and pollution from surface runoff water] or a rain garden. [A rain garden is a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff] Skene also said that he is still in discussions with the committee about parking at the post office area and has not yet decided if the parking stalls will be angle or parallel. "We still have plenty of time for this discussion as this is a phase two or three project and we are concentrating on phase one at the moment." There will be changes to the Hwy. 16 side of the intersection between the New Leaf Cafe and the disused Husky site this year. According to Stephanie Beerling, village director of corporate services said, "A sidewalk will be installed across this intersection which will block vehicle traffic. Traffic will not be able to access Hwy. 16 from Government St. or vice versa," she added. Boulevard Transportation Group were chosen to complete the downtown design plans after a request for proposal for work was issued in June 2009. "Boulevard Transportation was selected based on their ability to complete the required components of the request for proposal," Beerling added.

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Free Skateboarding After School Program Starting mid May at the Tom Forsyth Arena Come with friends to learn how to skate or to have fun. Please post music requests to www.facebook.com/VillageRecreation to have you favourite music to listen too at the arena. There are a total of 28 ramps to learn and improve your skills with.

Up to 10 Skateboards and helmets will be provided! Rayz Boardshop and Village Recreation have partnered to create a incentive program for attendance levels (Free Helmet and Pro Deck). This program has been made possible by the Province of BC and Rayz Boardshop

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Summer is approaching and Village Recreation is gearing up with a summer full of camps. Here is a snap shot of what will be available this summer:

• Xplorer SportZ Camp (Ages 10 to 13 and Ages 6 to 9) • CanoeKids Camp (Ages 9 to 13)

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VILLAGE RECREATION SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Please visit our website and the Village Recreation Facebook page for job descriptions for the following positions; Program Leaders and Rental Shack Assistant.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

EEF Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund

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INFORMATION BULLETIN #5

NECHAKO ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT FUND PHASE 3 - CONFIRMATION

Your feedback is requested! The NEEF Management Committee invites you to its next public meeting on May 31 at 7:00 PM in the Seniors Friendship Centre in Vanderhoof. We want to share with you what we have heard about the priority uses of the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund (NEEF) and present our thoughts in response to the input we have received to date. The objectives of the public meeting are (1) to present a summary of the input we have received, (2) provide an opportunity for you to clarify or add to input already received and (3) share our preliminary thoughts on uses of the NEEF. As in the consultation phase, we may use a workshop format to ensure everyone has an opportunity to be heard and we are also willing to meet again individually with interested groups. Upon completion of this third set of meetings we will finalise our review and prepare the final report. Update on NEEF MC Activities As we discussed in our public presentation in March, the Management committee met with the Nechako Watershed Council (NWC), the District of Vanderhoof, the Nechako Environment & Water Stewardship Society (NEWSS), the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery initiative (NWSRI) and Freshwater Fisheries Society of British Columbia (FFSBC), and met twice with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation (CCN). Each of these groups presented their ideas and priorities for use of the NEEF. We also received written input from several individuals. In addition to the public and stakeholder meetings we held workshops In April and early May with scientists and technical experts to discuss various topics including hydrology, geomorphology, fish and fish habitat, and hydraulic engineering matters related to the Nechako.

Summary of Proposed NEEF Options To help prepare for the upcoming public meeting, below is a summary of information we received regarding options for the use of the NEEF. Copies of the presentations and a record of the workshops have been posted on our website, and we encourage you to read them before the meeting at the end of May. Water Release Facility (WRF) at Kenney Dam We heard support from a variety of people and organizations for building a WRF at Kenney Dam. A proposal forwarded by the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and partners is to build a hydro-electric generating station in conjunction with a WRF in order to help with financing and create additional economic and social benefits. It is understood that a WRF at Kenney Dam would: ● allow for rehabilitation of the Cheslatta watershed by removing a significant portion of the large volume flows released from Skins Lake Spillway; and ● rewater the Nechako canyon down stream of Kenney Dam. Requested is a NEEF contribution ranging from $35 million upwards, a portion of which would be used to address environmental risk associated with the project. White Sturgeon Recovery Since 2000, when people first became aware of declining white sturgeon population numbers, the adult sturgeon population has declined a further 50%. The species is now listed as endangered under the federal Species at Risk Act. Recovery work is required immediately to avoid extinction of this genetically unique fish population in the Nechako watershed.

Tributary Watershed Restoration and Stewardship We received a proposal from the Nechako Environment & Water Stewardship Society for restoring tributary streams flowing into the main-stem Nechako River. This initiative would scale up from successes in the Murray Creek watershed and work to increase awareness of and encourage water stewardship, re-establish or repair riparian habitat, and ensure culverts provide proper access for fish. Tributary stream restoration would, in turn, help improve main stem conditions through delivery of cooler water and reduce sediment deposition into the Nechako River. Requested is up to $1 million/year for twenty years. Legacy Fund The idea of establishing a legacy fund was proposed by a number of groups. Conceptually the interest derived from the legacy fund would be available over a long term for a variety of environment enhancement projects, and would provide flexibility to address both currently known issues as well as issues that may surface in future. For every $10 million invested at 4% return for example, $0.4 million would be available annually for appropriate projects. A governance structure would be needed to oversee the legacy fund, develop criteria for its use, invite and review fund applications, and monitor successful projects to ensure project and long-term objectives were being achieved.

A recovery strategy to preserve and enhance the Nechako White Sturgeon population has been developed by the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative, and stable funding of $0.8 million/ year for at least 10 years is requested to carry out the strategy. The strategy consists of: 1) Operation of a White Sturgeon recovery centre in Vanderhoof (building funds and land are already secured); 2) Brood capture and rearing of juveniles; 3) Habitat research toward population sustainability; and 4) Stewardship functions.

Photo: Juvenile Nechako white sturgeon ready for release from the Vanderhoof pilot recovery facility (September 2006).

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Photo: Upper Nechako River

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Summary We are considering reserving the bulk of the In summary we heard broad support for: NEEF for construction of a water release facility - Construction of a water release We heard a number of key messages at Kenney Dam for a period of four years, with facility at Kenney Dam; when we met with scientists and milestones identified to ensure progress is Immediate operation of a recovery subject experts. They stressed the being made towards this project. centre need to gather baseline information If after up to 4 years the water release facility for white sturgeon and rehabilitation and to monitor as NEEF projects were option has not made progress or work implemented. Such an approach would received support for the remaining necessary on tributary streams including the provide the necessary feedback to funds (approximately $300million) the remaining Cheslatta river; and determine whether objectives were being NEEF will be contributed to a Legacy Fund - Establishment of a legacy fund. achieved and to guide future managed by the partners (the Province and decisions. They also informed us that the RTA) and be available for applications for The NEEF MC has made these tentative Mountain Pine Beetle and subsequent environmental enhancement, on a matching decisions based on the input received. We logging could affect the hydrology in fund basis. look forward to meeting with you at the watersheds and that coordination was end of this month for the third phase of our warranted to ensure initiatives were not This approach would reserve for a time a process! counter-productive. majority of the NEEF for a water release facility while undertaking important and time Our address is: NEEF MC, C/O PO Box They mentioned that there are sensitive enhancement work now. In doing that it 2551, Vanderhoof BC, V0J 3A0 or by email measurable indicators of river health recognizes and affirms the importance of a water to administrator@neef.ca including water quality, biodiversity, release facility for environmental enhancement of aquatic species population health, the Cheslatta watershed, recognizes that more We would like to hear from you! habitat complexity, bedload mobility and time and effort will be required before a facility Please let us know if you plan to attend riparian vegetation such as cottonwood. can be built or, conversely, maintains flexibility the public meeting and workshop on May to address future issues and new opportunities 30/31 in Vanderhoof. The importance of understanding should they arise. changes resulting from Kenney Dam and the Skins Lake Spillway on main-stem ENHANCEMENT NEEF CONTRIBUTION OBJECTIVES sediment recruitment, movement and OPTION (%of total) deposition, and how it would continue to change for many years before settling Cheslatta watershed 2% -rehabilitate fish into a less dynamic study and rehabilitation populations and habitat state was also raised. -improve future decisions Input from Technical Workshops

We discussed the relative importance of flow patterns, variability and volumes. Land use changes resulting from agricultural land clearing, settlement and logging, and natural forces such as fire and mountain pine beetle infestations would have and continue to also affect hydrology and contribute sediments to the tributaries and main-stem Nechako River. They mentioned fine sediments need to be flushed out periodically to prevent the clogging of substrates and maintain gravel beds for fish spawning. Preliminary NEEF MC Direction Taking the above input into consideration the NEEF Management Committee has reached some preliminary conclusions on how best to use the NEEF funds to achieve environmental enhancement. Although the details have not been worked through at this point, the MC is considering the following:

Water release facility at Kenney Dam: initiate Environmental Impact Assessment process and establish ﬁrm commitment to construct

-enhance through ﬂow changes -rehabilitate ﬁsh populations and habitat

Water Release Facility at Kenney Dam

Up to 80%

-enhance through ﬂow changes -rehabilitate ﬁsh populations and habitat

White sturgeon recovery centre: operation, brood capture, habitat research & stewardship

-rehabilitate ﬁsh populations and habitat -education and stewardship

Tributary rehabilitation and water stewardship

-rehabilitate ﬁsh habitat -stewardship and education

Integrated watershed research

-improve future decisions

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

ENTERTAINMENT

CREE MUSICIAN Ed Peekeekoot a Cree singersongwriter, and story-teller will be todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performer at the Minerals North Conference. His performances go from blazing guitar work to foot stomping fiddle and haunting Native flute, all sprinkled with Cree humour. He is originally from the Ahtahkakoop First Nation in Saskatchewan.

Parents group Meets at Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre May 24, from noon until 1 p.m..

Seniors meeting Lakes District Seniors Society meeting will be held on June 5 at 1 p.m. at the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako

REBECCA BILLARD More than 25 local business owners and representatives joined Mayor Luke Strimbold for an early morning breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion, branch number 50 recently. During the first 'Mayor's business roundtable' meeting Mayor Strimbold said he would be holding the meetings on a monthly basis, for the benefit of the business community. "I will be addressing specific topics each month and updating local businesses on projects. It will also be a great opportunity to share information and to hear what is going on in the business community ... these meetings will help increase our communication," he said. Mayor Strimbold recently passed the idea by council and said the idea stemmed from similar meetings Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach holds in that community. "I think it is a good idea," said Coun. John Illes, who added that he doesn't think the village should pay for everyone to attend the breakfast. Mayor Strimbold said that each person that attends the meeting would

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have to pay $10 for the breakfast. "We are going to hold the meetings at the Legion so we are also supporting them by doing this," he said. Mayor Strimbold said to Lakes District News that he is aware that there is already a regular merchant breakfast meeting held by members of the local business community but said, "We want to encourage partnerships with the

merchant group and the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce at the Mayor's business roundtable. We would like to see the merchants at the Mayors business round table to offer their insight," he said. During the meeting Mayor Strimbold explained this year's budget decisions, and explained that council decided on a zero per cent tax increase. "Of course we have

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

COMMUNITY

Happy 13th Birthday Brooklyn Lots of love, Nana & Papa

HALL RENOVATIONS The Decker Lake Recreation Commission received a cheque for $2500 from Lakes District Maintenance (LDM) for the final phase of their hall renovations. (L-R) Decker Lake Recreation Commission members John Powers, Jill Jarvis and Kay Saul with LDM operations manager Submitted photo Steve Gailing.

Volunteers needed Burns Lake Citizens on Patrol are looking for volunteers. Join at the Burns Lake Public Library on May 30 at 7:30 p.m.

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Bob Gammer, from BC Hydro communications said smart meters will still work efficiently in the local area, even if there is no cellular access available. According to BC Hydro, smart meters require a digital transmission of data, which is relayed from customer's smart meters directly to BC Hydro using existing communication infrastructure, such as a cellular signal. In cases where there is no cellular network available a digital subscriber land line (DSL) [digital transmission over the wires of a local telephone network] or transmission by satellite is used to forward the information for billing. "If areas of Burns Lake and the surrounding Lakes District do not have cellular access, alternative solutions can be used, such as satellite collectors. DSL based collectors may also be installed to relay consumption data back to BC Hydro," he said. "Data integrity and billing are not impacted by the use of these alternative communication technologies," he added. More than 2,500 smart meters have been installed in the local area and BC Hydro figures show that 1.8 million of them will be installed in B.C. by the end of 2012. Since introducing the meters, BC Hydro has received numer-

ous complaints about personal privacy, safety concerns and most recently complaints about higher than usual bills have flooded in. As reported in the Lakes District News edition of April 18, 2012 Jennifer Young, from BC Hydro media relations admitted that BC Hydro has found some faulty smart meters. "We have found some meters with components that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working properly and are showing an error message or have a blank screen. Like other pieces with electronic components, we know there will be some anomalies and with electronic equipment and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to find some meters that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work properly early on," she said. Young said, "To date, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve installed over one million smart meters province wide and although rare, we may see other instances of a person getting an erroneous bill. In these cases

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following the installation of smart meters across the province Gammer said BC Hydro contracts a company called Accenture to deliver meter reading services to the company. "They have about 300 people who review and read the meters every two months and BC Hydro is uncertain how many jobs will be impacted because the meter readers also service other utilities." "We are installing two million pieces of new technology on the grid that will require new technology based jobs to maintain and operate it. The electricity grid is going digital and that means there will be new opportunities outside of BC Hydro for technology innovators and communities to build on."

Zoe and Levi Milligan present their new sister

Maysa Leanne Milligan born Sept. 17, 2011 Proud grandparents Bill and Jacqui Graham and parents John and Sarah Milligan thank you for all your prayers and good wishes! Please support Cystic Fibrosis research. Help ďŹ nd a cure for Maysa and others! Great Strides Walk Sun., May 27 To sponsor her grandparents (or join us) call 692-3971

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Pet health clinics for lower income families! Cost is by donation, 9am - 5pm - Grassy Plains Community Hall, May 28, 29 & 30. Burns Lake Band June 2. Margaret Patrick Hall, June 3, 4 & 5. Community Spayghetti and No-Balls Dinner, Grassy Plains Community Hall June 1, 5:30pm 9pm. Dinner by donation. More info call Valerie Ingram at 250.694.3696.

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Burns Lake Citizens On Patrol (COP) is looking for volunteers. Meet members of the RCMP and COP May 30 at 7:30pm Burns Lake Public Library.

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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: May 2012: Chair Yoga every Tues. & Fri. 1011am. Foot Care May 24. May 31 Andrea Thom on site. May 23 & 30 Kiwani on site in afternoon. May 24 & 28 NP all day by appt. More info call (250) 694-3270.

Rod Williams Memorial Poker Ride. June 10, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel and Triple J Ranch Call (250) 998-4746 or (250) 992-7257 or email: bbsques@goldcity.net

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 Hwy. 16 - next to Remax. Phone: 250-692-7203. For Cancer Info Service 1-888-939-3333. Open House - Tops Club Inc. Free to the public. May 24 at 5:30pm, Burns Lake Public Library. More info 778-669-0716 Rebroadcast Society wishes to announce that the present situation with the CBC FM broadcast from Verdon Mt. will be repaired as soon as the access road is passable due to snow and a technician has been found to undertake this job to improve this serivce. Burns Lake RCMP hosting a Bike Rodeo May 27 at 2pm at Radley Beach bicycle park. Free to attend and include a BBQ for the kids. Remember to bring your helmet. May 25 - 6 pm - Workbee and weenie roast at the Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club grounds (lower arena at Eagle Creek Fairgrounds). More info call Kristi: 250-692-5721 or email torikari@hotmail.com May 29 - 7 pm Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club meeting, Decker Lake. More info: Brenda 250-698-7720 or email sunchild40@gmail.com June 16, 8am. NBCQHA hosting an All Breed Schooling Horse Show. More info: Kristi at 250-692-5721 or email torikari@hotmail.com

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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

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.

JESUS CHRIST

~ Everyone Welcome ~

At Muriel Mould Primary School

for meetings, conferences and events. With a brand new kitchen

IMMACULATACatholic Church

250-694-3329 (Church)

OLD LANDMARKS

LAKES DISTRICT

Omineca Ski Club Day Lodge

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

The newly renovated

Burns Lake & District Seniors Meeting on June 5, 1 pm at the Regional District, upstairs. All 50+ seniors welcome. For more info (250) 692-7243 Attention LDSS Class of 1992 our 20 year reunion will be held at Noralee Resort Aug. 3-6, 2012. Please contact the resort directly for reservations. For info email Tracey at ldssgrad92@gmail.com

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Month of May is Hemochromatosis Awareness www.toomuchiron.ca for more info.

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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.

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HOROSCOPES Week of May 23 - May 29 rd

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It’s an exciting time for you, Gemini. You may decide to head to the airport and book a trip somewhere off the beaten path. Otherwise, a series of day trips could be fun. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you have finances on the mind, and with good reason and mostly out of necessity. That is because you’ve had a few expensive purchases that are tallying up. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, this is an enjoyable time because you are being pushed along by dreams and inspiration, opening up a score of possibilities to keep you busy and happy. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, responsibilities and hard work have dominated your days, leaving little time for moments of pleasure. Things will even out soon enough. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have built up some momentum on projects that are dear to you, but expect things to slow down a little bit now. You may need a final push of inspiration to finish the goal. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if you have been pitching a new creative idea, you will likely get word this week about whether the idea will come to fruition and be successful.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, for some reason the smooth course you have been on takes a sharp detour in the next few days. Either you can adjust to the change or be left behind. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, there are only a few more opportunities to seek a pay increase. Muster the strength to go into a supervisor’s office and make your case known. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if there is an important person you need to see or talk to, now is the time to do so. Don’t wait any longer because it will relate to some future activities. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a shift of the stars brings about remarkable change in your personal life. Positivity reigns for a few weeks. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have been working hard and this diligence is starting to pay off. This week you may experience a setback, but keep working hard and you’ll handle it. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it’s all about your career goals this week. If you run your own company, use this time to scout for new business. If not, it’s time to seek a new position.

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Burns Lake Legion Branch #50

Steak & Prawns Friday, May 25th $14.00

Welcome Minerals North delegates! 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 23

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Announcements

In Memoriam Gifts ALL FUNDS DONATED to the Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide ﬁnancial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

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NEWS

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 Summer hrs: distribution days will be the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of each month from June through August 2012. 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. 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

Career Opportunities

Announcements

Employment

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Career Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

Education/Trade Schools

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

WaterBridge Equipment Inc. is accepting applications for a full time clerk. Applicants must be highly organized with strong computer skills. Duties include payroll; personnel; administration of benefit programs; budget tracking; accounts payable; accounts receivable; traffic statistics; petty cash; reception. A detailed job description and application form can be obtained at our office (Northside ferry terminal) or by emailing mneave@waterbridge. org. Closing date: June 1st.

Help Wanted

WaterBridge Equipment Inc.

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 NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS May 16, 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 850.75m

(2791.17.ft) SLS Discharge: 225.23 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 213 m3/s Nautley River: 139 m3/s Vanderhoof: 432 m3/s Isle Pierre: 635.5 m/s Spillway discharge will be managed to maintain a ﬂow target at Vanderhoof of 500-550 m3/s for the next several weeks. The duration and magnitude of high ﬂow will depend on temperature and amount of precipitation observed. 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

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

Lost & Found FOUND May 2 - Prescription Glasses on 5th avenue. Come to the newspaper ofﬁce to claim. Lakes District News

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Career Opportunities AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

FLEET SUPERVISOR Larry’s

HEAVY HAULING (1990 LTD)

requires a full time Fleet Supervisor. For full details and to apply please visit our website at: www.larrysheavyhauling.ca. email: nmyers.larrys@telus.net

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 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Help Wanted

Lake Babine Nation JOB POSTING

FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES MANAGER Lake Babine Nation requires a Fisheries Manager responsible for operational aspects of fishery development across the Lake Babine Nation. He or she will examine gaps in current development of a sustainable fisheries industry and develop policies for consideration, and work the organization and individuals in the fisheries industry to implement and monitor plans to protect and sustain fishery resources and habitats. Lake Babine Nation offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. Job Duties are as follows, but not limited to: • Participate in environmental monitoring of Lake Babine Nation and Traditional Fisheries. • Develop a network of fishery contacts, such as experts, industry and community representatives and maintain a regular dialogue to ensure the information from which the department works is up to date and accurate. • Organize and facilitate community consultations and workshops. • Develop policies and procedures, goals, and work plans; implementing activities, evaluating and modifying as needed. • Participate in field-based activities including monitoring and research assistance. • Responds to consultation requests from Federal and provincial / territorial government proposed legislative amendments. • Determine the need for consultants/contractors, initiate hiring/selection, and monitor the work of consultants and contractors. • Provide assistance in hiring departmental staff when requested. Requirements • Degree in one or more of the following: Natural or Renewable Resource Management, Fisheries Management, Environmental Studies. • Two (2) years of experience in a management position. • Knowledge of fishery issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally and nationally. • Manual dexterity required to operate and calibrate field equipment, tools, and computer peripherals. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites. • Ability to function in a cross-cultural environment. • Travel is required. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: June 15, 2012 Submit Resume and cover letter to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources 225 Sus Avenue, P.O. Box 879 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Only those short listed will be contacted.

Website Maintenance & Updating Southside Health and Wellness Centre is requesting quotes to update & maintain its website. Please provide rates for: - Complete re-do of website - Update of current content - Monthly maintenance of website - Software & training for website maintenance by staff member In addition the bidder is asked to provide a listing of websites in their portfolio. Quotes can be submitted in person or by fax @ 250-694-3290. All quotes must be received by 4:30pm on June 1st, 2012. Any questions can be directed to Dave Williams via e–mail at willardinthewoods@gmail.com

WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATION PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 • Phone: (250) 698 7307 Fax: (250) 698 7480 • Email: wfnchief@lakescom.net

JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS WORKER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Wellness Worker will report to the General Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the Wellness for Wet’suwet’en First Nation members. TO ADMINISTER the NNADAP in accordance with the funding agencies policies and procedures. TO PROVIDE SERVICES to all ages and members of WFN in whatever area they need support & to maintain all required records. To preferably provide one on one sessions AA meetings and services to members as requested. TO ENHANCE community programs by coordinating and delivering workshops based on the needs of community members. To go on regular home visits throughout the community to support members and help assess needs. PROVIDE FUNDING AGENCIES with financial statistical and narrative reports with supporting documentation. Make monthly activity reports to Chief and Council. LIAISE WITH OTHER AGENCIES/GROUPS regarding services or services required in the community. Coordinate the Community Enhancement Committee Meetings, Community Wellness Team, and other groups or boards as required. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 2 years of counseling/addiction counseling certification • Life Skills coaching; Organizing workshops, and group meetings; • Excellent computer skills specifically with Word, Excel and Internet and Email • Strong administrative skills specifically in organizing and task oriented • Works independently and self-starter, eager, energetic and good work ethics • Good attitude, strong communication skills verbally & written • Must have minimum 2 years sobriety and modelling a healthy lifestyle • Team player works well with others • Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions of Wet’suwet’en Nation • Wet’suwet’en ancestry is an asset WAGE RANGE: $18.00 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 25, Friday at noon Please submit a cover letter and an updated resume with (3) written references pertaining to the Wellness Worker aspect to the address below. Attention: Karen Ogen, BSW,MSW General Manager/Chief, Wet’suwet’en First Nation PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Fax: (250) 698 7480 • Email: wfnchief@lakescom.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ONLY THOSE THAT ARE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED

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Employment

Help Wanted

LOGGING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS -

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051 DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780-875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email pat@brabymotors.com L.D. MUSEUM equal opportunity employer summer job opening for 2 high school students in July. Stop by the Museum and drop off your resume. Phone: (250) 692-7450 Mechanic, preference of no less than 5 yrs experience with Logging Equipment for work in the Vanderhoof Area also needed a Class 1 Driver for 2012 Kenworth w/hayrack for West Fraser hauls - must have minimum of 5 yrs. experience Excellent Wage & Benefits for the right applicant Mail resumes to: Stephen Bros. Contracting Ltd.Box 1136 Vanderhoof BC, V0J 3A0 Fax 250 567-2550 For more infor. E-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. Qualifications shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31. WANT TO see scenic BC! Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: 250-567-2550

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Help Wanted

Southwood Logging CorporaƟon

Looking for experienced equipment operators for our Grande Prairie and Whitecourt OperaƟons in Alberta: • Bunchers • Skidders • Processors You will be based in a logging camp with the work lasƟng unƟl the end of March. You must be willing to work long hours, maintain your piece of equipment and be safety and producƟon focused. Wages are compeƟƟve and beneĮts oīered aŌer 3 months of employment. A safety/retenƟon bonus is available throughout the season and is based on performance. Fax resume with desired posiƟon to 780-539-4077 or email to ridgeline@telus.net .

Help Wanted

LOG TRUCK DRIVERS - Southwood Trucking Ltd.

Looking for log and gravel truck drivers for our Grande Prairie and Whitecourt, Alberta operaƟons starƟng immediately and lasƟng unƟl the end of March 2013. AccommodaƟons provided, meals oīered when in our camp, wages are compeƟƟve and beneĮts oīered aŌer 3 months of employment. A safety/retenƟon bonus is available throughout the season and based on performance. You must possess or be able to demonstrate the following: • Class 1 or equivalent drivers licence. • No more than 6 demerits on your current (within 30 days) drivers abstract. • Pass a pre-employment drug test. Fax resume and abstract to 780-539-4077 or email to ridgeline@telus.net

LOCAL NEWS LAKES DISTRICT

LAKES DISTRICT & AREA

BUSINESS DIRECTORY SALES AND SERVICE Serving the Lakes District, Houston & Fraser Lake

Phone: 250-692-3294

Qualiﬁed Painters

ACCOUNTANT - TEMPORARY Houston, B.C. Pinnacle Renewable Energy is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to provide full-time accounting support for a period of up to 12 months. Reporting to the Operations Controller, the candidate must be able to effectively prepare, process and maintain accounting records. Responsibilities include: •Full cycle accounting including payables, payroll coordination and inventory control •Prepare budget vs. actual reports •Maintain bank records and prepare cashflow forecasts •Involved in budgeting process and monthly analysis of budget variances Skills and Qualifications: •Preference given to candidate enrolled in accounting designation program •Background in a manufacturing environment an asset •Proficiency with Microsoft Office •High level of accuracy and attention to detail •Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Submit your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com. No Phone Inquiries Accepted Closing date June 15, 2012

Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. is a leading diamond drilling company operating in several provinces in Canada as well as internationally. Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. was awarded one of the Best Workplaces in 2009 from Great Place to Work Canada. We have a culture of dedication, using initiative and innovation to solve problems and a strong team environment. Due to our recent growth we are looking for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk to join our team. The candidate will work primarily in Accounts Payable and provide back up for our multi-provincial payroll process. If you have 3 or more years of Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll experience, like to work in a team setting, are skilled at building relationships, able to bring solutions to problems, work under tight time pressures and pay attention to detail, you are our ideal candidate. Further information is available at www.hy-techdrilling. com/corporate/employment. Please send your application to jobapps@ hy-techdrilling.com no later than noon, Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

The Southside Health & Wellness Centre is seeking proposals from qualiﬁed individuals for painting of certain areas within the Health Centre. All individuals bidding on this contract must hold their own WCB and Contractor’s insurance. A detailed description of the areas to be painted can be obtained by contacting Katherine King @ 250-694-3270. Quotes can be submitted in person or by fax @ 250-694-3290. Quotes must be received no later than June 1st at 4:30 pm.

Cell: 250-692-0184 Fax: 250-692-0058 Email: kawhite@telus.net

FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED

Payne Septic Service (2010) 250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District Owner/Operater

Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #289 CORR Home Program - Youth Resource Worker Smithers Community Services Association has an immediate opening for a Youth Resource Worker to assist in our CORR Homes Program in Burns Lake and surrounding area. This is a part time position (approx. 10hrs per week) with a variable schedule. Position summary: The Youth Resource Worker provides support to young offenders in meeting their court appointed goals and reintegrating into their home communities. This position requires knowledge in the application of various human and social development frameworks, and demonstrated skills and competencies working with youth. Qualifications: A post secondary degree, diploma, or certiÀcate in Social Work and experience serving clients in youth criminal justice or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically, and be able to work independently in a high demand capacity. Additionally, applicants must undergo a criminal record check, be willing to work outside of normal business hours, and also possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have access to own transportation. Please apply with resume to: Competition #289 - Youth Resource WorkerBurns Lake Smithers Community Services Association 3815 – B Railway Avenue Box 3759 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or email: general@scsa.ca Job Description Available at Smithers Community Services Association Closing Date: May 25th, 2012

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Help Wanted

Until there's a cure, there's us.

Keith Wilson

Need a vehicle? I am here to serve the Lakes District and area. Call

Dawn Burns 250-845-8959 Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Highway 16, Houston 1-800-665-3151 • www.sullivangm.com Northwest’s Largest Volume Dealer for a Reason!!

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Greg Kingcott Distributor for the Lakes District area

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Journeyman Automotive Service Technician required. 45 minutes North of Edmonton, Alberta. Busy ﬂat rate Chrysler dealership. Above average wages to commensurate with training level achieved. Chrysler experience an asset but not essential. 4th year apprentice considered. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1-780-349-5566. Fax 1780-349-6493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com FOREST Fire Medics and Class 4 or Class 1 Drivers Wanted. Email resume to sarah@alphasafety.net or fax to 250.785.1896.

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Part Time/Relief Houston Forest Products a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., located in Houston, B.C. is accepting applications for a certiﬁed Heavy Duty Mechanic to work part time relief in our Mobile Shop. Five years experience in the sawmill industry would be preferred. This is a vacation relief shift position with a competitive wage. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter before June 1, 2012 to: Houston Forest Products 1300 Morice River, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z1 Fax: 250-845-5301 Email: norma.neil@westfraser.com We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Lakes District Secondary School breakfast program launched Rio Tinto Alcan provides $109,000 in annual funding to benefit local students REBECCA BILLARD Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this notion is something that is now being reinforced at Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS). The school launched a breakfast program in March and has since been feeding an average of 70 to 80 students breakfast per day. According to principal Mike Skinner, a study released this month by the Toronto District School Board shows that giving children a nutritious breakfast each morning has a direct impact on their academic performance. Skinner said the idea to offer a breakfast program at the school was initiated over a year ago as other schools in the local area were already offering a full or partial breakfast program to their students. “We looked into how funding a breakfast program worked and found that most schools offered a program that was funded by sponsorships and community donations,” he said. It was then discovered that the Breakfast Clubs of Canada, a national not-for-profit organization, funds school breakfast pro-

grams so an application was made. However it was not until this year that grant funding was approved. “Shortly after the Babine Forest Products tragedy we were contacted by the Breakfast Clubs of Canada about the program and I told them we had already applied, but they couldn’t find our application so we resubmitted it. We were approved for close to $20,000 per year in cash, equipment and product coupons,” Skinner explained. Up to $3,000 of the funding was allocated to purchasing equipment to help with the operation of the program. “We chose a commercial toaster, a freezer and some carts and stands for serving,” Skinner said. Last week Rio Tinto Alcan also joined forces with the Breakfast Clubs of Canada and donated $109,000 towards to the program this year for seven schools in the Rio Tinto Alcan watershed area. Woyenne Kindergarten, Woyenne Primary School, K’ay Skak Higher Learning Centre, Fort Babine Elementary School, Fort St. James Secondary School and LDSS will all benefit from the funding that

LDSS breakfast program volunteers and LDSS principal Mike Skinner were presented with a $10,000 cheque from Burns Lake Rotary Club director Ron Zayac to help fund the school’s breakfast program.

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Breakfast Clubs of Canada founder Daniel Germain and Rio Tinto Alcan’s Colleen Nyce join LDSS students for breakfast last week. Rio Tinto Alcan has Decker Lake El- of corporate affairs donated to the program ementary School and and community relathrough offering break- Francois Lake Elemen- tions said the funding to fast programs in their tary School don’t fit the Breakfast Clubs of Canschools. Community Link pro- ada will be ongoing. William Konkin Ele- gram, guidelines, but “Our contribution mentary School already have the option of mak- touches the lives of stuoffers a breakfast and ing a request for fund- dents in a positive way,” lunch program funded ing as their numbers she said. through the province’s of vulnerable students The Burns Lake RoCommunity Link pro- change. tary Club also pitched gram for vulnerable and Colleen Nyce, Rio in to help fund the proat risk students. Tinto Alcan’s manager gram, specifically at

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LDSS, agreeing to provide $20,000 over three years to the school’s breakfast program. Students, teachers and those working in the school’s concession all pitch in to help cook the breakfast which Skinner said includes fresh fruit, yogurts, toast or bagels and cereal. Once a week there is also a hot breakfast offered. Ron Zayac, Burns Lake Rotary Club member said, “Our community has had a serious economic impact with the loss of Babine Forest Products. Even before that time, there was a large part of the high school population, that for various reasons came to school hungry. Sometimes students were in a rush to leave or were late, other times there was no food in the house. LDSS administration recognized this need and wanted to be able to help and so they approached the Burns Lake Rotary Club and we decided to support the program and give it a kick-start for this year. We looked at how we could leverage a longer term financial commitment to the program to make it viable for more than just this year so the Burns Lake Rotary Club is donating $10,000 this year and $5,000 for the

next two years, for a total of $20,000, hoping the school will be able to leverage more funds from the donation.” Zayac said, “After the tragedy at the sawmill, our club decided to put on hold a major project we had planned for a multi purpose outdoor arena and then the breakfast program came to our attention. Given the current circumstances of many workers suddenly unemployed and many families seriously impacted, our club thought this was a great program.” According to Skinner, other local groups have also pitched in to help fund the LDSS program, with food donated from the Burns Lake food bank as well as a $1,000, a $1,200 cheque from Fort St. James Elementary Secondary School, $5,000 from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Burns Lake branch and $1,000 from the Burns Lake and District Teacher’s Association. More than 600,000 breakfasts were served to students in B.C. last year through the Breakfast Clubs of Canada program. The program benefits 4,124 students in 72 schools.

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Homes for Rent FOR RENT Upstairs of 3 bedroom house. Utilities included, shared laundry. Available immediately, references required. $900 per month (780) 307-4370

12 ACRE HOBBY FARM AND KENNEL Potential for ambitious folk, close to Burns Lake, large upgraded one floor home, no rugs with wood, oil & electric heat, deep abundant well, lagoon, outbuildings, lawns, gardens, wooded privacy, fenced paddocks for horses & dogs. RECENT OFFERS UNDER

$140,000 (250) 692-3403 7pm - 9pm evenings For Sale By Owners because of old age No Leans

ONE - TWO bedroom house for rent June 1st in Burns Lake. Gas / wood heat, fenced yard, pets ok, damage deposit and references required. $600/month. Phone: 778-6690716.

Senior Assisted Living HERITAGE MANOR & CARROLL COTTAGE Now have vacancies available for seniors 55+ Applications can be picked up at Tweedsmuir House #53 - 9th Ave, Burns Lake Monday to Friday between 10am and 5 pm or phone (250) 692-3781

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UNCHA LAKE LAKESHORE PARADISE 2 level, 2,200 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Manicured lawn and flower beds. Detached garage, work shop/wood shed, plus a second detached garage, storage shed and covered RV storage. 80 ft. dock, boat launch. 280 ft. of lakeshore, 3.8 acres, very private setting located at the end of Uncha Lake Road.

Priced for a quick sale $295,000 Larry or Vi Russell (250) 694-3780 Email: larryvirussell@gmail.com

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ONE AND two bedroom apartments available. $450 to $650. a month. Call Kathy at: 250845-4505 or Goldie at 250845-4131

Homes for Rent THREE BED, 2 Bath home in Burns Lake. W/D, F/S, Incl. New NG furnace & wood stove. Close to schools & hospital. $750/mo + utilities. June 1, 2012 (250) 6350226.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEULAH EVA CORNER, Deceased Formerly of Burns Lake, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 15th day of June, 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claim of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge. Personal Representative, by: Christopher K. Wingham, Solicitor

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Breakfast roundtable meetings begin event that our community can host. We will be advocating for our airport and our community as a potential supply centre for the mines near our community. This is the time to promote your businesses and promote our community as the place to be, the place to live and to do business." Rod Carey, from Carey's Positive Electronics said, "It is a great idea for Burns Lake to be a supply centre for the mines and other Northern B.C. projects, but how do local businesses find out what projects

are happening in the area? Is there a list of projects showing who we can contact to find out what supplies they need?" Mayor Strimbold suggested business owners go to the 'Invest in North West' website [www.investnorthwestbc.ca]. Sandra Barth from the Lakes District Arts Council asked if the arena expansion project or the Lakes District Hospital replacement project will create employment for local residents. "Through the downtown revitalization process the Ministry of Transportation and

RARE VISITOR Local resident Helene Brunette snapped this photo of a Eurasian Collared Dove South of Burns Lake. She said the dove is rarely seen in the local area. She spotted the dove with two others a month ago and said the doves make a 'whoo whoo' sound that could be confused with an owl.

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said he thought there should be a focus on providing contract work for locals during the spring and early summer. "This is when the loggers are not logging any more so there is more people available." Mayor Strimbold

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