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Past Comfor board member concerned President Beach not a volunteer at CMSL or the Village of Burns Lake, says past director REBECCA BILLARD Past Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL) director Murray LaBrash said to Lakes District News that he is concerned about the recent events at the community

owned corporation. He said he is appalled at how past CMSL general manager Dawn Stronstad and CMSL executive assistant Michael Riis-Christianson have been treated. As reported in the Lakes District

News edition of June 27, 2012, both employees were unexpectedly let go by the CMSL board, who later cited company restructuring as the reason. "They need to calm down. I am really disturbed about what is go-

ing on. They have terminated two very hard working and dedicated employees. It is such a waste and I am appalled at how they were treated. I have seen people get mistreated before, but this is beyond everything ... no decent person

would act like that with employee dismissals," he said, adding that he feels that Stronstad was an excellent manager. LaBrash said he is also angry that the CMSL board is not being More on page 7...

Letters flood in about revitalization Public’s letters not discussed by council as of yet REBECCA BILLARD

DEARLY DEER Local resident Sam Moroski captured this beautiful deer while out driving in the Burns Lake area.

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Approximately 20 letters from local residents and business owners arrived at the Village of Burns Lake expressing concerns with the proposed phase one downtown revitalization plans. The letters were included on council's agenda for last weeks meeting, but were not discussed by mayor and council. Mayor Luke Strimbold acknowledged receipt of the letters and said that Coun. Frank

Varga, who was absent from the meeting had requested that council wait until the next meeting when he would be in attendance to address the letters. As reported in the Lakes District News edition of July 11, 2012, a number of local business owners along Hwy. 16 say they are being left in the cold when it comes to any planning or decision making for phase one of the project. Business owners have subsequently requested changes to the plans saying that proposed curb bulbs at the intersection of Third Ave. and Hwy. 16 will decrease customer parking and cause difficulties with deliveries to the businesses in the area. There has also been concerns raised by business owners about the More on page 5...

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Photo contest for hunting and fishing CONTRIBUTED Shutterbugs with a taste for outdoor adventure will have the opportunity to see their work on the cover of the 2013 - 2015 freshwater fishing regulations synopsis, through a photo contest announced by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The ministry is also seeking photos for a similar contest for the 2014 - 2016 hunting and trapping regulations synopsis. Photographs must be emailed to synopsiscoverphoto@gov. bc.ca by Oct. 1, 2012 for the fishing sysnopsis and by Oct. 1, 2013 for the hunting and trapping synopsis in order to be consid-

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AS MLA FOR NECHAKO LAKES, I HAVE THE HONOUR AND PRIVILEGE OF NOMINATING FOUR MEMBERS OF OUR RIDING TO RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FOR THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE. THE MEDALS WILL BE PRESENTED TO APPROXIMATELY 60,000 CANADIANS, OF WHICH 762 WILL BE AWARDED TO BRITISH COLUMBIANS. DO YOU KNOW AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS HELPED TO BUILD UP OUR COMMUNITY? SOMEONE HIGHLY RESPECTED WHO HAS DISTINGUISHED THEMSELF THROUGH SUSTAINED CONTRIBUTION? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! PLEASE SEND NOMINATIONS TO MY OFFICE, AND VISIT WWW.GG.CA/DIAMONDJUBILEE FOR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. PLEASE HAVE YOUR NOMINATIONS IN BY THE END OF AUGUST.

SCAVENGER HUNT starts Friday, August 3rd The Pigs have been released - they have escaped as far as Topley to the west Takysie Lake Resort to the south and around town.

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RULES: Participating chamber businesses along with the chamber office will have a numbered pig or maybe two of them in their business. You must go in and find the pig, write down the name of the business and the number. There will be list of businesses and sheets available at the participating businesses and chamber office. Return your filled out form by 2 pm on Saturday August 18 at either the chamber office or spirit square. Prizes will be awarded.

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OPINION

BRUCE MARTINDALE

The dollar is the message in Enbridge campaign

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you think the village should lower the rent on the artisan centre?

60% No 40% Yes CAST YOUR VOTE THIS WEEK: The original survey to establish the Burns Lake Community Forest (BLComfor) and verified in a 2008 community survey stated that BLComfor must be arm’s length from the Village of Burns Lake. Do you think the Village Of Burns Lake should abide by this? To vote log on to www.ldnews.net

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Why not ask voters if they want pipeline? Perhaps Premier Christy Clark sees a battle with Alberta — over revenue from allowing the Enbridge pipeline to use B.C. to link Alberta oil with tankers on the Pacific Ocean — as the last hope to rally voters in time for the spring 2013 election campaign. It stands to reason, since the B.C. NDP has staked the opposed-topipeline position and the B.C. Conservatives have claimed the supportwith-conditions spot. However, by demanding that B.C. receive oil royalties from profits made from what flows through the pipeline, Clark is simply catering to those who already support the Enbridge proposal. Those opposed — and they include First Nations along the proposed route from Alberta to Kitimat — have said loud and clear it is not about money, but about inevitable environmental damage. Grand Chief Edward John of the First Nations Summit political executive summed it up in a scathing press release of July 24, when he said the Clark B.C. Liberal government has missed the mark, stressing “B.C. First Nations’ traditional ter-

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ritories and pristine environment are not for sale.” John reminded Clark of the Supreme Court of Canada’s stance that there is a legal requirement for governments to “consult and accommodate” First Nations regarding any and all land and resource development initiatives in their respective territories. If First Nations cannot be convinced to allow a pipeline to be constructed through their territories — with or without scads of cash — the pipeline simply will not come to be. With Clark’s demand having been rejected by Alberta Premier Alison Redford, with First Nations still on the sidelines and with strong opposition among the public, perhaps it would be wise for Clark to add a non-binding referendum question to the May 14, 2013 general election ballot. A simple question — Are you in favour of the Enbridge pipeline proposal? — could produce results that tell the government of the day exactly which direction it should travel on this pipeline proposal. Kamloops This Week

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When a group of women showed up to protest a women’s luncheon being sponsored by Enbridge, a lot of people cried foul. They said that the protesters’ actions somehow trampled on the collective freedoms of Enbridge and the participants in the luncheon. Let’s be clear; the luncheon was designed to promote Enbridge and their project, the Northern Gateway Pipeline. I can’t think of any other reason that Enbridge would be spending money here, so why is it that we are surprised when protesters show up, particularly at this point in the game. The game is that of maintaining the message that Enbridge has been putting forward for four years – oil pipelines are good, now stop asking questions and we will give you large sums of money. This is a simple enough message, and I think that if my values were for sale, I would simply comply, and wonder what the heck the fuss is all about. I might even believe their sub message which is – we are a nice company. Crude oil will be shipped through your region regardless, so just like us and we will give you large sums of money. I might believe it enough to become an advocate for them, to even fight for their cause. Who wouldn’t want large sums of money? Right? Heck, look at how much money they have spent already just convincing us that they have large sums of money to spread around. Enbridge has so far confirmed it is spending $100 million on the Northern Gateway project. Sure, some of that has to go toward convincing a board of petroleum product transportation experts, either formerly or ‘futurely’ employed in the field, that transportation of crude oil is good. They might ask some questions, but most of the answers are already in the can based on previous board or panels, and anyway, the panel probably believes the messaging already. There has been an awful lot of that money used to deliver that messaging to politicians. When I was on Terrace City Council and attended meetings

involving politicians from different communities in the region, Enbridge was there. And I don’t mean just there as an observer. Enbridge was usually a gold sponsor of the event or session and that came with the right to supply a keynote speaker. I heard the Enbridge message a lot and I know an awful lot of politicians who started to believe it. Luckily for us, many do not. Sure, other companies and special interest groups sponsor political events, but I guarantee you, never has there been anything like Enbridge’s love for politicians of all stripes, in all communities and at all levels. And that is particularly disturbing when the messaging is so blatant and self-serving. Advertising – $5 million this year alone. Need I say more. Oh yeah, check out the messaging and see if it doesn’t say what I said above. Read between the lines now. Can’t find the ads? Impossible, they are even on CBC online. What about sponsorship of community events, meetings and groups? Have we ever seen such a generous company? Incredible given that they have no social license to contribute, but are simply trying to buy support. It offends me to no end to see how gullible Enbridge thinks we are, and I am glad that we are starting to protest, as we should. I don’t think any company has ever spent this kind of money purely to promote a project ever in the history of business, anywhere in the world. I’ve looked and I can’t find another example that even comes close. Which brings me back to the small group of women who were offended by Enbridge enough to show up and show their displeasure. That was no small feat given the power of Enbridge and their messaging. They succeeded and made a few other people think a bit more about what is really going on here. Now I leave you with one last question. If what we, the voter, the citizen, thinks ‘does not matter and this is a done deal,’ why is Enbridge going to all this trouble and spending so much money? Bruce Martindale was a City of Terrace councillor from 2008 to 2011.

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Local businesses at the intersection of Hwy. 16 and Third Ave. have expressed concerns about the Village of Burns Lake’s phase one downtown revitalization plans. The plan features proposed curb bulbs and centre medians that are designed to slow down traffic and beautify the area, but will also reduce customer parking and make deliveries to businesses difficult. ...From page 1 parking issues that will be created by curb bulbs proposed for the downtown core and they have said they feel adding curb bulbs to an already narrow road will create safety issues, difficulties for customers, problems with snow plowing and the proposed trees that may be planted as per the current landscaping plans, would block their businesses from the view of passing traffic. Despite the complaints flooding in, council have so far chosen to forge ahead with their plans in order to tie in with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure repaving of Hwy. 16 this summer. Councillor Varga slammed Lakes District News through a Facebook comment left on the Lakes District News website. He said, "Wow. How disappointing that journalism has no professional responsibility to know all the facts before coming to generalized conclusions ... the public has had many opportunities to provide feedback and comments to the plans. We are in the last leg of implementation thanks to provincial funding, Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund Society funding and the village ... this is not the time to make changes to a plan that is ready for finalization, tender and construction. There has been many opportunities to provide input and let’s be honest, there will always be someone who will disagree with components of a project or a plan. I am a strong supporter of local business and I truly believe that local business owners along the proposed downtown plan [route] have had the opportunity provide input." Local residents and business owners wrote in their letters to

council that they have 'serious I am opposed to the reduction concerns' about the phase one of parking and the narrowing plans and have stated that they of the road near the Beacon are not in agreement with the Theatre. Yes, we could park project. further up or down the street to John Gyger and Otto Kem- deliver freight to our customper, drivers for Bulkley Valley ers. I know you are all aware of Wholesale in Smithers say that our long, cold winters. Imagthe changes to the Hwy. 16 and ine having to park down the Third Avenue intersection will road, load their freight onto a be a huge mistake. two wheeler and wheel it in a "You will be taking much snow storm on a sidewalk that needed parking away from the probably hasn't been plowed business owners along Hwy. in days. If it comes to that, we 16 from the College of New will park on the road and hold Caledonia to the Royal Bank, up traffic for as long as it takes if you proceed with this proj- us to do the delivery." ect." Gyger and Kemper said, "We make deliveries to Redfern's Coffee House, Rexall and the Beacon Theatre two days QUIET, PRIVATE LOCATION 5 MINUTES SOUTH OF TOWN. 4 BEDper week. It will ROOM, ONE LEVEL MANY UPGRADES NEWER KITCHEN, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, PAINT, FLOORING AND LARGE HEATED GARAGE. be far too difficult $185,000.00 and time consuming to make the NEW LISTING deliveries if you go ahead with the project. As delivery drivers we will be parking right SPECTACULAR LAKE SHORE PROPERTY. OVER 1 ACRE OF on Hwy. 16 for 15 LANDSCAPED PARADISE ON SOUTH SHORE OF FRANCOIS LAKE LOCATED IN THE LAKES DISTRICT OF THE BC INTERIOR. minutes to half an $250,000 hour two days per week. We will put hazard lights on and will have the tailgate down ... it's already hard enough getting RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY OFFERED IN THIS 5.3 ACRE through Burns PROPERTY WITH A VIEW OF TAKYSIE LAKE. WELL MAINTAINED & SERVICED 676 SQ. FT CABIN WITH COVERED PORCH CAPABLE OF Lake, this will YEAR ROUND DWELLINGS. only make mat$69,000 ters worse." Chris BjarnaNEW LISTING son, owner of C.J. Enterprises said, "I don't think much thought was put into the FIRST TIME OFFERING FOR THIS TCHESINKUT LAKE PREMIER access for delivPROPERTY. 3 ADJACENT PARCELS OF LAND FOR A TOTAL OF 6 ACRES OF LOWBANK LAKESHORE. ery drivers to lo$500,000 cal businesses ...

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LETTERS

A change of heart is allowed

Have an Opinion? Write to the Editor! Letters should be brief and to the point, with a maximum of 300 words. We reserve the right to withhold from print any letters which may be libelous, racist or sexist, and may edit for brevity and clarity. Letters MUST include the signature of the letter writer, a mailing address and a phone number. Only the name will be reproduced in the newspaper. Send letters to: The Editor, Lakes District News, Box 309, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. Fax to 250-692-3685 or email to newsroom@ ldnews.net

Editor: Thank you Rebecca for accurately reporting on our presentation to the council regarding the Lakes Artisan’s Center. Just for the record I did not write the presentation. It was an cooperative affair. A few points I would like to reiterate. We have represented 17 artists and 6 quest artists over two years, none of which could be in business on their own. Now I have a few questions for the council and public, if the center is closed: where will local artists display their work, who will encourage and provide an easy venue for emerging artists, and where will residents go to buy a wide range of local arts

and crafts? What is the maintenance cost in terms of snow removal, heating, vandalism, if the building is closed. I think that we are an interpretive center in showing that Burns Lake has talent and initiative. And as for council having a change of heart. Well a change of heart in many situations is both permissible and valuable. Respectfully Yours, Mrs. Paula Laurie P.S renting kayaks, ( an excellent idea) and collecting garbage could be seen as a business or a service to the community

A lot of thought to pipeline Editor: I had to laugh when it was revealed by B.C.’s environment minister that the impetus for the province to seek intervener status in the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline process, as opposed to government status, came from an offhand comment by an NDP MLA. As it turns out, intervener status gives the

province way more flexibility to pose questions to other participants in the process, including Enbridge, than government status does. Considering the criticism the NDP and others have directed at the province for supposedly not taking an active role in the Enbridge process, the minister’s revelation is highly ironic.

It also shows that the province has done a lot more work, been a lot more involved, and given a lot more thought to the pipeline issue than anyone has previously given them credit for. And the end result is a well-considered, welldocumented, and principled policy position. Donald Leung Burnaby

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Quit blathering about the Liberals; they are merely dealing with the results of a NDP govt. Regarding the letter to the editor by Judy Stratton published in the Lakes District News edition of July 4, 2012. I am not impressed with the current Liberal Government’s performance on many issues, including the goods and services tax, B.C. Rail, the Insurance Corporation of B.C. and B.C. Hydro but for Judy Stratton to rant on about how our forest industry woes are the fault of the current government is way off the mark. I was born in the Bulkley Valley in 1954 and have spent most of my life here. My early years were spent working in the forest industry and to this day I have friends who still do. The deplorable state of our decimated pine forests right across B.C. and into Alberta can be directly attributed to the NDP government that was in power during the 1970s. At that time, professional foresters within

the ministry warned the government that a mountain pine beetle infestation was developing in Tweedsmuir Park and that, unless quick and aggressive action was taken to stop the infestation, it would quickly become unmanageable. Prescribed burning and logging were recommended as ways to control the threat. Rather than accept the advice of these professionals, who are educated in this field and who are paid by the taxpayers to take care of our forests, the NDP government instead, disregarded their warnings and caved in to eco-groups who were pining that the park should be left untouched, to let mother nature take its course blah, blah, blah. The government was concerned about their political stock and worried about the negative publicity that would surely follow if they were to allow the min-

istry to go into the park and do what needed to be done. Thus they took the spineless, self serving path and bowed to the squeaky wheel ... a group of misguided, leaf licking morons who live in a fairy tale utopia where everything fixes itself. Fantastic isn’t it? We tax payers pay professionals for their expertise and then our elected representatives tell them to get stuffed when the eco-terrorists start making waves. That, Judy Stratton, is why our pine forests are wiped out. To blather on about the Liberals lack of attention to this issue is unjustified. They are merely dealing with the results of a NDP government who had a genuine opportunity to save our forest but chose to sacrifice it in order to serve their own personal desires. The diatribe continues on about the reckless abandonment of

the Liberal’s policies on a multitude of forest issues, one of which is the aggressive salvage logging of beetle kill pine and how it is allegedly causing flooding throughout the Fraser and Skeena River watersheds. These trees are dead. They do not suck up residual moisture any more than stumps would. Are we to believe, by this half backed assertion, that if we didn’t log these dead trees, then the water would somehow be sucked up by these same dead trees and thus not cause any flooding? As I mentioned earlier, the damage to our forests was done long ago by an incompetent NDP government and as a result the forests died and needed to be logged as soon as possible because these dead trees only make saw logs for about four years then they become so dry and checked (cracked) that they can

no longer be sawn into lumber viably. The sooner it gets logged the sooner we can salvage what little economic benefit is left of this decimated industry and hopefully keep a portion of the industry working and, the sooner we can go in and replant it the sooner we’ll have a new forest and this will finally revitalize the area and stabilize the terrain. Which brings up another point, replanting. Contrary to what Judy Stratton’s letter suggests, evidence clearly shows that replanting is far beyond the rate of harvest and has been for many years. Right here in our own area, one need only drive out any of the dozens of back roads and you will see vibrant replanted forests aged from one to 50 years old. I have visited logging blocks where I was involved in logging when I was 19 years old, near 40 years ago. The re-

planted forests on those blocks consist of trees that are 60-70 feet tall and one to 1.5 feet on the butt. Yes, there are definitely some areas where the Liberals could certainly raise the bar in the forest industry. For example they should be forcing the quota holders to take far more of each tree into the mill ... 50 per cent rot and four inch tops, the waste that is left when logging is completed is disgraceful. That waste belongs to us, the citizens and we are not being paid for it if it is not hauled out of the bush and scaled at the mill. The shipping of raw logs out of the country and the sale of boarded up B.C. sawmills to those same countries suggests that those countries are buying our raw logs to cheap and then cutting them into lumber with what used to be viable sawmills from our very own province.

Pedaling misinformation and laying blame where it is not warranted does nothing to help the situation and suggests that nothing has been learned from past mistakes. If you so desperately feel the need to malign the Liberals at least find a subject that they are guilty of. I mean there’s a few I could go on about myself. Those of us who were around here when the pine beetle infestation was being identified as a serious problem know darn well who is to blame. It sure as hell isn’t the Liberals. Instead you can thank those NDP politicians who are now on a fat gold plated pensions rather than in jail for negligence and willful destruction of a Crown asset. You are barking up the wrong pine tree. Mark Holenstein is a Smithers resident

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Labrash concerned about future donations ...From page 1 accountable to the public regarding the changes. "There is dead silence .... nothing is being explained. I think [CMSL president] Quentin Beach and his people [board members] don't have a clue what is going on," he said. LaBrash said some proof of this is Beach not knowing that Stronstad's time spent working with the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society (LORS) was inkind work donated to the society by the Burns Lake Community Forest. "Dawn is not a member of LORS. The community forest has been doing this same thing for years with LORS," he said. As reported in the Lakes District News edition of July 7, 2012, Beach was quoted as saying, “Dawn [Stronstad] is a member of LORS, so she was helping them of her own accord." CMSL president Beach said, "The board of CMSL believes it is being accountable to the public regarding the recent changes. These changes were not undertaken lightly. They came after a lot of deliberation and discussion. The board began the process of restructuring the organization to become both more accountable to the public, more responsive to that mandate, and fiscally sustainable for the long term. It is our objective to set the community forest on a path that will define the next 10 years of its business operations. The community forest is a public asset that is of great value to this com-

munity and we want to ensure it remains so, in the future." He said the CMSL board understands that the organization needs to have more flexibility to address the very complicated timber supply and log market issues facing the organization. "The board has decided to streamline the organization to become more responsive to this reality," Beach added. LaBrash said over the years $3 million has been donated to local groups and charities by CMSL and the Burns Lake Community Forest and he said he is concerned about future donations. "Now it seems the Village of Burns Lake have control of the community forest so they will be able to put dollars where they see fit. We used to have a weighting system for working out funding eligibility, some applications were necessary and some were a little frivolous ... but where are any of these groups going to get their funding from now?" LaBrash used the Village of Burns Lake's current fuel mitigation project as an example of funds going from the community forest to village projects. "The village sends a letter of request for funding to the board ... some of them of course are councillors for the village ... arms length? The village is supposed to operate at arms length and I don't think that's being done." On page 39 of the July 17, 2012, Village of Burns Lake agenda is a letter to the Village of Burns Lake from CMSL president and village Coun. Beach providing

written confirmation that, following an in-camera meeting, CMSL will be providing $22,560 from the CMSL priority one account to the village for fuel mitigation work to be completed this year. Beach said, "Donations that flow from the profits that the community forest earns, will continue to be made in the future. The board currently defers decisions regarding community support applications to an evaluation committee consisting of a CMSL board member, staff and representatives from the public after setting a budget for the period." He said this process will continue to be used until the board has completed the strategic planning process that may redefine how these requests are addressed. "If any changes are contemplated and undertaken, there will be clear communication to the public regarding how application for support may be made along with the criterion used to determine eligibility," he added. Beach said the board recently approved the application of the local paintball group to occupy a parcel of Burns Lake Community Forest land so that they can setup a permanent competitive paintball facility. "Additionally, the board recently approved to continue providing support for the logger's sports event at the fall fair and providing maps for community groups it has sponsored in the past. Long-term commitments will continue to be supported at this time." Beach said. More on page 9...

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Lets try a little gratitude View Point BY HENRY WASHINGTON

People in Canada are perhaps amongst the most blessed people in the world. Nevertheless, across the country one of the major pastimes, other than hockey, is to complain about things. As a Canadian who has left and returned, I really notice this. We in Burns Lake are no exception to this practice. God’s word tells us to give thanks for all men and in all circumstances (1 Tim 2: 1-2). This can be challenging but also very rewarding. We ought to be more grateful and stop complaining. Let

me give a couple of examples. We have been praying for the victims of the Babine Forest Products mill explosion, and their families, the economic life of Burns Lake and the building of a new mill for some time. I have no insider information but I believe our creator will bless us with some sort of mill replacement. It will not be because of protests, multiple signs everywhere, local politicians, provincial politicians or Hampton Affiliates. It will be because God has used circumstances and directed minds in answer to believing prayer. When we get the mill and other employment in our town, we ought to be thankful to God. We can thank the creator right now in gratitude. We have been praying about the doctor’s situation here. There are some who want to take a lot of other people’s money to start another

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clinic to provide further free health care and this is their right. Supporters of this plan ought not to speak against the current doctors to do so. I want to express gratitude to God for such a brilliant doctor as Dr. Graetz and I am very grateful that he is able to continue to attract other fine doctors to our town without taking a penny out of my pocket. It is a real answer

to prayer while larger towns in B.C. have greater needs and have to continually close their emergency rooms. An old saying is, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. An outpouring of cards and verbal thanks from the silent majority who appreciate our current doctors might be in order. Certainly, we must thank God for what we do have.

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Gratitude is a lifestyle that we have to learn. It comes from having a hopeful outlook in life and a belief that God works everything for the good of those who have put their faith in him (Romans 8:28). Let us thank God for his many blessings, remain hopeful and never seek to run others down to get our way. I thank God for everyone in Burns Lake.

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A wildfire threat assessment rated the areas of the fairgrounds, Ostauik Rd., and Kager Lake as a high hazard ranking; therefore, BLCF in conjunction with the Village of Burns Lake and the BFP are working on a program to reduce this fire hazard. Presently, our crews are working on Highland Heights, Ostauik Rd., and finished work around the fairgrounds. Their work includes tree removal, ground fuel removal, piling, and pruning. This is labor; BLCF is working on a treatment plan for the Kager Lake Recreation Area which alone covers 25.7 ha. Completed work creates fire barriers and improves our community’s safety. Another project that BLCF is doing for you.

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CMSL donated $22,560 for fuel mitigation ...From page 7 With regard to the fuel mitigation funding Beach said, "CMSL was one participant in this project, along with Hampton Affiliates and the Village of Burns Lake. Due to the nature of the funding criteria that was accessed for this project, the money had to flow via the village. Also, since the tragic explosion at Babine Forest Products, the CMSL board has been committed to creating jobs wherever possible so affected employees had an opportunity for employment." He said the board approved the fuel mitigation funding as a community service and also to leverage considerable funding for the benefit of the community. "The Village of Burns Lake did not benefit directly from this donation but was able to leverage this money into a project funded by other agencies. The total value of this project was in excess of $150,000 in fuel mitigation work to be completed around the community. The cash strapped taxpayers of the village contributed minimally to the funding of the project but get to reap the benefits of being surrounded by safer forest stands that are at less risk to wildfire. This project employed local people during tough economic times as is a net benefit to the community. The contributions that CMSL and Hampton made helped make this project a reality," Beach added. LaBrash said he is also concerned that the current board is inexperienced with forestry matters. As an example, he said when he was a board member there was discussion about the community forest investing in the Burns Lake Specialty Woods finger jointing operation with Burns Lake Native Development Corporation. "They wanted $5 million for start up funds .... a director on the board did background checking and it came up to not touch the deal, which has proven to be a wise decision. If the current CMSL board gets in-

volved in some sort of agement. It is the board's est," he said. deal that goes sideways, job to provide direction LaBrash said he the community forest and the management thinks the village is will be in real trouble team's job to complete preparing to hand over and taxpayers will pay the actions and manage the community forest for it through increased the businesses." tenure to Hampton Aftaxes. It is quite clear He said that various filiates to ensure the that the Babine ForVillage of HIS IS A COMMUNITY est Products Burns Lake mill is reis running FOREST NOT UENTIN built. CMSL ... " T h e there is no community EACH S FOREST doubt about forest is not that in my up to be A RASH THINKS THE set m i n d , " handed over LaBrash a business VILLAGE IS PREPARING to said. .... to HampB e a c h ton Affiliates TO HAND OVER THE responded, .... this is my "The role of gut feeling COMMUNITY FOREST the board is about what to set policy is going to TENURE TO AMPTON and to enhappen .... sure manI'm really agement implements members of the cur- concerned." that policy. The current rent board have a great LaBrash explained board has decided to use deal of experience that if this happened the a team of consultants to with forestry and log- community would lose assist in the manage- ging. "There are others control of CMSL, there ment of the business that are well versed in would be no board to activities of Burns Lake board/management dy- make decisions and no Community Forest in namics and others with community input in opthe short term. On this experience in business. erations. team is an RPF with a We have a well-rounded "This is a community great deal of experience group that will help us forest .... not Quentin with forestry planning make good decisions Beach's forest." and small license man- for the Community ForHe said Mayor Luke

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Past mayor speaks out ...From page9 part of the current plans to hand over control of the Burns Lake Community Forest’s tenure to Hampton Affiliates,” he said. Beach said CMSL supports the Babine Forest Products rebuild and the provincial government’s review of timber supply issues. “We all would love to see a rebuild of the Babine Forest Products sawmill ... that being said, CMSL has not negotiated any form of agreement with Hampton Affiliates regarding the management of the community forest’s tenure. The community forest has always been committed to local employment and will continue to support local contractors and production facilities. We believe that a vibrant local log market is important and essential for the economic health of the region,” beach added. LaBrash said he is also annoyed at Beach constantly referring to himself as a volunteer politician, or a volunteer at CMSL. “The CMSL board of directors are one of the few community forest boards in B.C. who do get paid. I know what volunteer means and it certainly doesn’t mean you get paid ... it’s very strange.” During the special committee on timber supply Beach, who was representing himself as a coun-

cillor for the Village of Burns Lake, when referring to CMSL said, “That’s my other volunteer job, president of the community forest.” “I would like to see a volunteer board,” LaBrash said, adding that he thinks past Village of Burns Lake Mayor Bernice Magee set up the ‘new structure of the board’ by enlisting councillors

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and herself. “It was only supposed to be temporary, yet councillors are still there. I want to see the community forest maintained for the people of the Lakes District .... it was not to be for the Village of Burns Lake, but that is basically what is happening.” Paul Jean, past Mayor of Burns Lake also expressed his concerns to Lakes District News. Jean said, “The Village of Burns Lake was never supposed to be hands on with the community forest ... it was not set up that way and First Nations were in agreement of that.” Beach responded, “The Vil-

lage of Burns Lake councilors on the CMSL board make up a minority of the board membership. The board is composed of nine people; three of the board members are representatives of First Nations signatories to the Burns Lake Community Forest license agreements, additionally there are also three First Nation alternate directors. Two Village of Burns Lake councilors make up the next cohort. The final board member is a member of the general public.” Beach said the composition of the board is subject to review, as per the strategic planning process that is currently underway. “The long-term plan will be to reduce the Village of Burns Lake councillor component to a single representative. It should be noted that this is the first time in CMSL’s history that the Board has consisted of at least 50 per cent First Nations,” Beach added. Jean said, “I am concerned that the president of CMSL [Beach], who is a local forest industry contractor, seems to have his own self motivated agenda.” “It’s a real can of worms and someone should dig into it,” he added. Bernice Magee was also contacted for comment, but did not respond before press time.

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(L-R) Pete Thompson and Chris Nelson head the walk along Hwy. 16. (Top R) Mabel Jack holds pictures of her loved ones who went missing several years ago. (Bottom R) Perry Sebastian’s family erected posters; Sebastian went missing Dec. 26, 2011, near Southbank. The Bear Spirit Healing Journey is a for their loved ones. The walk raises project started by Pete Thompson and awareness; the burning ceremony both a group of elders from Haida Gwaii. honours the missing while helping Its purpose is to raise awareness about their families find peace. The event violence against Aboriginal people, is intended to be a multi-national and and to bring healing to families af- allows everyone to share in bringing fected by the loss of family members hope to Northern B.C. along the Highway of Tears. Pete Thompson and the elders from This year the elders started in Prince Haida Gwaii, the local families who George and made their way west to have experienced losses, and local Prince Rupert. In many communities supporters, walked from the Burns they had walks and ceremonial burn- Lake Native Development Corporaings. last Wednesday they did both in tion building along Hwy. 16 to the site Burns Lake. of the old Rainbow Motel. At that site This project was started out re- a ceremonial fire was lit to burn symspect for the lost and missing souls bolic food offerings for the missing. of our nation’s beautiful ladies. The The burning ceremony lasted about goal is to acknowledge the missing, two hours. After the ceremony, all the found, the close calls, and the liv- were invited back to the Burns Lake ing that are still praying and looking Band’s Gathering Place, for a feast.

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WEAPONS CHARGES On July 11, 2012, Martin Volz of Prince George entered a guilty plea in a Burns Lake Court room for weapons charges under the Criminal Code of Canada. The case dated back to a fisheries compliance check by conservation officers near Helene Lake in the fall of 2011. During a vehicle stop a conservation officer located a .9mm Walther pistol and a loaded .22 caliber Ruger pistol on the back seat of a vehicle. The group was arrested at the scene and in a statement admitted to hunting grouse with a semiautomatic pistol and exceeding their daily limit of rainbow trout. Restricted weapons can only be transported from a residence to a licenced gun range under permit and must be double locked and unloaded for transport. It is also illegal to hunt any wildlife with a pistol. At the conclusion of the file a total of $1,745 in fines were issued to the group. In a unique arrangement with Crown prosecutors the court issued a 30 day probationary period and a conditional discharge with the fine. The 11 rainbow trout and the one Ruger pistol were ordered forfeited to the Crown. The public is encouraged to report any illegal fish, wildlife or pollution offense 24 hours a day to the report all poachers and Polluters hotline at 1-877-952-7277.

Congratulations! ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY John, Mona and Jason Jubinville celebrated their one year anniversary of owning P&B Feeds. They had a customer appreciation day last Saturday and held a BBQ and had deals on all day for loyal Annamarie Douglas photo customers.

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VILLAGE OF BURNS LAKE

Xlpore kids camp is summer ORNER C C E R fun for Burns Lake youth Eight kids are enrolled in the Village of Burns Lake's Xplore Sports camp that was held last week. This three day camp provided the opportunity for kids to participate in a variety of olympic, paralympic and traditional sports. Last Friday, the sport of choice was soccer.

Sunday’s Kesterke tournament results

Rebecca Billard photo

0 to 10 HDCP 1st Doug Fields, Gerritt Anderson and Doug Payne 2nd David Kesterke, Jim Higginson and Dan Konkin 3rd George Noth, Eric Lindaas and Brian Anderson 17 plus HDCP 1st Dave Peters, Dean Craven and Garth Schienbein 2nd Leon Leuween, Larry Patreau and Frank Williams 3rd Jim Mackie, Lorne Maryon and Edmund Benoit

Youth will learn the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing which is essential to any land based sports (Hockey, Basket Ball, Soccer, Rugby, Lacrosse, Figure Skating, Track and Field and more). Participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills in a safe, fun, playful and positive atmosphere with trained camp instructors. This is an amazing camp where the youth can play, learn and develop skills enabling them to have an active lifestyle.

Outdoor PlaySpace Camp (Ages 10 to 13) Aug. 6th to Aug. 10th: 8:30 am to 4:00pm Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena Early Bird Registration (Before July 6th, 2012): $100 Regular Fee (After July 6th, 2012): $120 (Ages 6 to 9) Aug. 13th to Aug. 15th: 8:30 am to 4:00pm Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena Early Bird Registration (Before July 6th, 2012): $70 Regular Fee After July 6th: $90

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LAURENCE KESTERKE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Shotgun Start: 11:00AM Format: 3 Man Scramble 1st Place - $450 • 2nd Place - $300 3rd Place - $150 Skill IN BOTH HANDICAP GROUPS Draw & Limited to 54 Players, Prizes!

Men’s and Ladies, in 2 Handicap Groups, 0-16 and 17+ 9 Teams in each ﬂight, 18 Hole Play

Village of Burns Lake’s recreation dept. rental shack has canoes, kayaks & skateboarding gear.

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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Rentals

Upcoming Events:

Cost: $75 per player. Includes green fee and meal. Carts extra Sign up at Pro Shop or phone

Dave at 250-692-7075 Sponsors welcome • All Taxes included

CARNOUSTIE GOLF CLUB Phone: 250-698-7677 16180 Highway 16 , Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E1

CARNOUSTIE GOLF CLUB GOLF SCOREBOARD: Men’s Night Results July 25, 2012 - 39 Golfers Bulkley Valley Credit Union

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0 to 16 Flight Low Gross: 1. Doug P. 34 2. George N. 38 Low Net: 1. Jim M. 32 2. Doug F. 33

Long Putt: #7: Maurice W. KP #1: John G. KP #4: Lorne M. Deuce Pot: -

KP #6: Pete C. KP #9: Doug F.

Birdies: Doug P., George N., Dallas B., Frank W., Kevin F., Steve L., Chris D.

17 + Low Gross: 1. Frank W. 41 2. Chris D. 41

Back Nine Birdies: George N., Dallas B., Pete C.

Low Net: 1. Steve L. 32 2. Kevin F. 33

Hidden Hole: 10 on 8

Long Putt #8: Dallas B.

Come out for a round of golf! Restaurant Fully Open 6:30am - 8:00pm

GREEN FEES: 9 holes $19 • 18 holes $26

like to Village Recreation would congratulate Tennille ke Mitchell, Alison Alec, Bla Abraham, Dillon Patrick, Mathew Rema, William and Robinson, Jace Sikkes ending Jonathan Thomas for att in the BC Summer Games ly Surrey on July 20th to Ju ng eti mp 22nd. They will be co king in the canoeing and kaya attend events. These athletes the CanoeKayak BC ek to CanoeKids camp last we s. prep for the game

For more information, please contact: Village of Burns Lake 15 3rd Ave / P.O. Box 570, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0 Phone: 250-692-7587 Email: village@burnslake.ca www.burnslake.ca or our Facebook Page

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ENTERTAINMENT

Singing for a good cause

is open Mon. to Fri.,9am4:30pm. 250692-7450. Come by and take a look at history.

Free exercise equipment is available for community members and visitors to use at Spirit Square.

The 69th Annual Lakes District

Fall Fair & Music Festival September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2012

Sunday, September 9th: Music - Entertainment... Cowboy Gospel Hour: The Unger Family, Doris Munger, Linda Lou Country, Robert Ancheta & friends, The Connelly Family

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“It’s A Family A-Fair”

Carnoustie Golf Club wishes to thank Arielle Wiebe and Bri Foubert for their restoration work on “Old Scotty Carnoustie”

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Lakes Animal Friendship Society recently held a theme song workshop with Lowry Olafson. Olafson is a Canadian singer, songwriter from Gibsons, B.C. “It was fun to bring together 25 animal loving people and rescuers and offer them a relaxing and fun weekend, including the theme song workshop,” said organizer Valerie Ingram.

CARNOUSTIE GOLF CLUB Phone: 250-698-7677 16180 Highway 16 , Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E1

Mayor supportive of artisan centre Jail-N-Bail Council to determine if interpretive centre rent request is sufficient REBECCA BILLARD Following a recent council discussion regarding the rental agreement between the Village of Burns Lake and the Lakes Artisan Cooperative, Mayor Luke Strimbold weighed in on the discussion. He said to Lakes District News that following a May 2012 meeting with the artisans, he learned a lot about their organization. As reported in the Lakes District News edition of July 25, 2012, the issues surrounding the interpretive centre

have again come up for discussion at the council table as the Lakes Artisan Cooperative rental agreement is set to expire next month. The group made a presentation to council asking that their $500 a month rent be reduced to $400, and continue to include snow removal, electricity and natural gas costs as well as water, sewer, garbage services, maintenance costs, capital repairs and property taxes. Mayor Strimbold said to Lakes District News, "I believe that we need to review our costs of the building to make sure that we are covering our costs so there is no burden to tax payers. After discussions with the artisan cooperative and reading the Society Act, I support having a look at the rental rate to make sure the municipality covers its costs and to make sure the cooperative is successful."

He said, "The Lakes Artisan Cooperative work to help develop local artists and they are striving to promote local First Nation artists. They provide art workshops and tourism brochures and often when visitors arrive they can watch some of the local artists doing their work right on site." He said, "The Lakes Artisan Cooperative is a not for profit organization that displays and sells local art only." Mayor Strimbold said a decision on the reduction in rent has not been made yet as council has asked Village of Burns Lake staff to bring back a report to show the expenses of the building so they can determine if the current rent is sufficient or if changes need to be made. The issue will be brought back to the council table at the Aug. 14, 2012, council meeting.

August 10, 2012

Citizens of the community are arrested from their day-jobs and ‘thrown’ into the mock community jail which will be held in the parking lot of the Lakeview Mall from 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, August 10, 2012. The ‘jail-bird’ has a chance to call friends and family and request donations so that the ‘jail-bird’ can make bail and be released from jail. l il w e r e If you are willing to be arrested Th and to be a “Jail Bird” for the cause, also be a ale please call Chris Ivany Garage S que e b r a or Karla Ivany at the Burns Lake B d an RCMP Detachment (250) 692-7171. at the il Jail-N-Ba All proceeds are going to Cops for Cancer. t. n Eve

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Update on recovery efforts in Burns Lake Six month anniversary of Babine Forest Products fire and explosion REBECCA BILLARD

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.

Food Bank Summer Hours Open 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month: June - Aug.: 11am 1pm.

In acknowledgment of the six month anniversary of the Babine Forest Products tragedy, Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation provided an update on recovery efforts to date in Burns Lake. "We have been giving regular updates but think that it is important to recognize that it has been six months since the tragic explosion and fire that resulted in the deaths of men and the injury of 44 others," Bell said. He said the province, the Village of Burns Lake and local area First Nations have been jointly focussed on expanding the town's infrastructure and helping with the physiological needs of the community following the tragedy. "It's a small town so almost everyone either knew someone who was injured or who passed away," he said. According to Bell the province accelerated a number of projects to help get Burns Lake back on its feet and he said that $17.4 million in funding has been applied to economic development initiatives including the Village of Burns Lake's downtown revitalization plans and the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena expansion project. "The recreation centre [arena] expansion will help people in Burns Lake cope with any psychological issues following the tragedy by providing an outlet for wall climbing and a children's play area .... it will be an area for healthy activity," Bell said. Bell said to date, 93 displaced Babine Forest Products employees

have found new jobs. opment professionals to "This number is down volunteer their time and from a few months ago, come to Burns Lake to primarily because there conduct an analysis of was recent layoffs at economic development Endako Mine," he said. opportunities in the loAccording to Bell, 23 cal area. people are still currentThe EDABC also ly employed by Babine spoke with 150 locals Forest Products, while and interviewed 44 44 of the company's businesses to gather employees are currently information to use in collecting either dis- compiling a report. ability or "The MILLION workers village compenhas alIN FUNDING sation ready TO BE APPLIED payments. acted "There upon TO ECONOMIC is 100 some DEVELOPMENT people of the still disINITIATIVES TO HELP recomplaced mendaand that GET URNS AKE t i o n s is a real in that c o n - BACK ON ITS FEET report. cern." They Bell said he is not are working on hiring a happy with the cur- full time economic derent employment num- velopment officer this bers “That remains as a fall, they are providing real concern for me, so economic development I have asked our team training for municipal to go back and look at leaders and Northern what we need to do, Development Initiative perhaps host another job Trust hosted boot camp fair, or working with the held for local area conlocal community, a one tractors and suppliers," on one with individuals Bell said. in the region, it’s imHe said a tourism plan portant we do that. The for the area has already people in Burns Lake been completed and certainly deserve the handed to the Village of very best that we can Burns Lake. provide.” Bell said the village is Bell said he was also looking into formpleased with the Eco- ing a tourism committee nomic Development and have been provided Association of B.C. with $30,000 in fund(EDABC) report that ing from Tourism B.C. was provided to the Vil- to help. lage of Burns Lake. "They will also be The EDABC ar- including First Nations ranged for a group of culture into the downeight economic devel- town revitalization

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phase one by placing First Nations clan carvings around town. Funding for this came from the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition and from Northern Development Initiative Trust," Bell said. Bell also mentioned the annual Burns Lake Mountain Bike Club's Big Pig event that will be held in August. "I am hoping the media will write about this because it is an enormous mountain biking event and there will be a push to make it one of the biggest events of its kind in B.C.," he said. Bell also said that he had not given up on a rebuild of the Babine Forest Products sawmill and said he expected the special committee on timber supply will have a report back to government by mid August. “At that point in time, we will be in a better position to advise Hampton Affiliates what might be possible for fibre supply for the area. Hampton has been working very hard on figuring out their potential reconstruction plan so its been a dual track process. I’ve been speaking with the senior management team at Hampton on a regular basis and I believe that if we are able, through this special legislative committee to support the re-development of that mill, I am hopeful that will happen,” he added.

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Thank you We would like to thank everyone for being amazingly supportive and for donating to our family during these difﬁcult times. We would also like to acknowledge Katie Blackwell for the effort she put into organizing the McKee Bottle Drive fundraiser. We are happy to say that Taylor’s burns are healing and that she is recovering well. Sincerely, The McKee family

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Carnoustie Golf Club thanks Trevor Steward for washing the logs inside the Clubhouse.

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We have 9 little black kittens who are in need of good, loving homes! The owners abandoned the mothers while they were pregnant. They are from two different litters and are between two to three months old. These sweet souls will be spayed and neutered and sent to Petland because they deserve a chance at life. They are in need of tons of love and attention, because they are still timid around people. Please contact the clinic 692-7476 to adopt one of these guys. Advertising donated by LD News

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Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078

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OUR TOWN

The newly renovated

Omineca Ski Club Day Lodge IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL for meetings, conferences and events. With a brand new kitchen 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.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: August 2012: Chair Yoga every Tuesday & Friday from 10:00 - 11:00am. Kiwani Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Counsellor on site August 8, Contact: 250-692-2387. Andrea Thom Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor on site August 9, contact: 250-692-2409. Foot Care all day by appt., August 9 and 23. More information call (250) 694-3270.

To book a rental: please contact Terri Dickson at (250) 695-6684, (250) 692-6684 (cell), or work at 1-877-695-6635. Email: tdickson@telus.net website: www.ominecaskiclub.com

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Farmer’s Market Every Saturday from

Burns Lake Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, September 16 at the Francois Lake Hall. Registration is 12 noon. Run starts at 1pm, anyone wanting to donated to our wonderful Fall Harvest Auction or for more information call: 250-695-6496 or 250692-7439. The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society will be closed over the summer months - July and August. If you require assistance or have questions, please call Rhoda at 250-692-3690 or Karen at 250-6923001. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888-939-3333. To list your nonprofit coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture.

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OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

Gerow Island, Highway 35

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~ Everyone Welcome ~

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Burns Lake Community Church

FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

ALL ARE WELCOME Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

Call Branislav 250-692-1812

Student Special includes snack box & medium drink

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Open 7 Days a Week 11:00am - 9:00pm Highway 16, Burns Lake • 250-692-3020

Return all your empty drink containers to a Return-It Depot and they’ll be recycled into other important products. Find locations at encorp.ca/locations

Sunday 10:00AM

250-694-3329 (Church)

Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196

Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

Sunday Worship 10:30am

All Floors, Carpets, Windows, Upholstery, made like new

JESUS CHRIST

Sunday Service: 10:45 am

136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

Complete Commercial/Residential/ Industrial Janitorial Service

IMMACULATACatholic Church

begins @ 10:30 am

SUNDAY, 10:30 AM ~Everyone Welcome ~

9:00am-3:00pm Lots of goodies to buy... crafts, comforts, throw rugs, baked goods, canned goods, jams & jellies, woolen sweaters, socks & bags For more info or table rental call 250-692-9799

Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Call for location and time of Sunday’s meetings during the summer

Kerr Road, Burns Lake Church Service at 10:30 am Sunday School at 9:15 am for all ages, Youth Group Fridays 7-9 pm

Pastor John Neufeld - 250-692-7949

250-692-3259

THE CHURCH OF OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

President Lambert 694-3748 Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-6956316 Everyone Welcome

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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

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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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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Stop looking to others for solutions to your problems, Aquarius. The only one who is qualified to handle them is you and possibly a spouse or romantic partner.. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, this week you feel like you’re walking around on a cloud. But you know well you have everything handled.. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Marked improvement is on your horizon, Aries. As new possibilities seem to rise without cause or reason, you see the silver lining in the cloud. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it’s difficult when you feel like you’re being pulled in too many directions. This may require sitting down and making a priority list to get started. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Don’t try to mask your emotions this week, Gemini. It is OK if others see the truth about how you feel. Let others explore the honesty in your expression and actions. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you haven’t done so already, plan a trip to somewhere for a respite from the grind. Try to book something that is outside of your comfort zone.

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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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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. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 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. 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 July 25, 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 852.8 m (2797.92 ft) SLS Discharge: 290.51 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: ? Nautley River: 65 m3/s Vanderhoof: 391 m3/s Isle Pierre: 791 m3/s The annual Summer Temperature Management Program begins 20 July. The current discharge will be maintained until 20 August. For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 5675812

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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 & Wednesday from 8am-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

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Help Wanted ALPINE TOYOTA Attention Toyota Product Advisors Alpine Toyota has an immediate opening for a Toyota Product Advisor. Our dealership is situated in Cranbrook B.C., the major business and recreation hub for the entire East Kootenay. We are currently looking for a Product Advisor with a track-record of success who is interested in working in a positive team environment. We offer ongoing training, a generous compensation plan and an engaged group of Team Leaders to help our Product Advisors achieve their goals. For the right applicant, relocation expenses and a guaranteed income will be considered. If you love selling Toyota products and the quality of life that can be found in the East Kootenay’s sounds interesting, please forward your resume in conﬁdence to our Sales Team Leader by email: kdunsire@alpinetoyota or by phone at (250)4894010. If you present the qualities and values we are looking for, we will contact successful applicants for an interview. Bartender Position Permanent part time bartender needed at the Legion, Br. 50. Submit your resume to the Legion. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence, accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103. Resident Caretaker (semi retired or retired couple preferred). Wanted to overlook 20 unit motel in Vernon, BC. Accommodation included. Fax resume to: 250-545-3859 or email to: silverstarmotel@ shaw.ca

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd year apprentice $28$30/hr, journeyperson $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Proﬁt sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at (ofﬁce) 780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca; production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

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WILLIAM HYATT MILLER On July 24, 2012 William (Bill) Miller passed away with his family by his side. William Hyatt Miller was born in Rossland, BC on Feb. 20, 1916. His parents were William Stewart Miller and Evelyn Miller. He and his family came to Princeton in 1919. Bill had 4 sisters, Jean Dunsmore/ Broomfield (deceased), May Savage (deceased) Louise Mullin (deceased) and Beth Norman (Jim Sr.) and 2 brothers Wilfred (died in infancy) and Bob (deceased). Bill was married to his first wife, Nadine, in 1940. She died in 1970. They had 3 children: Karen (Craig), Mary-Lou and Bill Jr. (Patsy). He married his second wife Connie in 1976. He had 2 step children, Leda Leander and Steven Leander. Bill had 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews who live throughout BC and Alberta and one in South America and his many great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. During the early depression years Bill worked on farms and for West Kootenay Power on power line construction. He spent 43 years in the mining industry mainly for Granby and associate companies at Allenby, Copper Mountain, Granisle (Plant Superintendent), Phoenix Copper (Manager), and Vancouver. He was also closely associated with Western Nickel, Jedway Iron Ore and Granduc. While in Vancouver he worked on many feasibility studies and spent time as manager of a mine in Southeast Africa. Late in 1979 Granby was sold to Noranda so he retired and moved back to Princeton. He has travelled extensively over the world. He said recently: “my health and happiness over the last 36 years is mainly due to my lovely and loving wife, Connie, and I have had a good life and have been extremely proud of all my family and my extended family”. He loved the great outdoors, loved to fish and could be seen frequently at MacKenzie Lake and at many of the streams, lakes and rivers in the Princeton area. He will be sadly missed by all of his large family and his many many friends. A celebration of his life will be held in Tulameen B.C. on August 11th.

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Assistant Superintendent, Solid Waste Facility. The City of Yellowknife is seeking an individual to assume the position of Assistant Superintendent, Solid Waste Facility. For more information on this position, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5659. Submit resumes in confidence no later than August 10,2012, quoting competition #902-105M to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca. EXPERIENCED PARTS Person and an Inventory Clerk are required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net

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DIRECTORY B’s Free Enterprises Ltd. Bill & Wendy Imus Certiﬁed Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

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Equestrian HORSE FOR SALE 19 year old sorrel gelding, well trained, not a beginners horse. Used for penning at one time. $2500 obo. (250) 695-6972

Pets GOOD HOME needed for 2 part Siamese cats, one white and one Siamese-tabby, both are spayed or neutered and vaccinated, indoor & outdoor. For more info: 250-692-4874 GOOD HOME needed for a female cat with ocelot markings (brown and copper) and her 6 month old kitten both are not altered and outdoor & indoor cats. Please call 250-6924268. GOOD HOME needed for an orange & grey female. Cat is spayed & vaccinated, indoor preferred. For more info call 250-251-0412.

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POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Tahltan Central Council Government Executive, primarily the President, the CAO is responsible for the day-to-day management of TCC’s operations. The CAO is responsible for the financial management and support to the Council, its committees and agencies. The CAO is responsible for coordinating the activities of all employees to ensure efficient delivery of public services approved by the Council. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES t Manages the day to day affairs of the councils, based on approved policies and bylaws of the Council. t Coordinates the development of policies and bylaws of the Council. t Prepares agendas and attends meetings of the Council and Council Committees. t Provides advice as required to the Council on matters of policy and finance. t Coordinates activities of TCC solicitor and other hired experts. t Ensures that risks are properly insured through the insurance provider. t Prepares and maintains current policies dealing with Council governance and management, e.g., finance, human resources, workplace safety, etc. t Coordinates information technology required by the operations. t Posts entries on a timely basis to the ledger. t Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts. t Prepares regular financial reports for the Council and staff. t Prepares working papers for the auditor as required. t Prepares and presents draft budgets to the Council. t Monitors budgets regularly and takes action on variances. t Prepares applications and claims for all grants available to the TCC. t Prepares and submits the annual reports to government agencies as required. t Administers employee benefit program. t Performs all other assigned duties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS t University degree with studies in Public or Business Administration; and t Two or more years in a senior public sector management position. The position will be based in Dease Lake, British Columbia at the TCC office. Dease Lake is located in the Northwest Region of British Columbia, approximately 600km north of Terrace and Smithers, BC via Highway 37. Please visit our website at www.tahltan.org for more information on the Tahltan Central Council Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, or CV to the address below: Attention: Annita Mcphee, President Email: annitamcphee@gmail.com Or info@tahltan.org Fax: 250-771-3020 Tahltan Central Council PO Box #69 Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO Phone: 250-771-3274 Deadline is August 3, 2012

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The NEW LEAF CAFÉ is currently CLOSED. I am sorry for any inconvenience this causes. I would like to thank Rose Unruh for her great job as manager and for the amazing meals and drinks she has created. Our staff has shown a high level of commitment and customer service. I would like to thank everyone who has supported the café in the past. Due to my own limits, I am no longer able to own both the café and health food store. I am hopeful that this venture will be taken up by someone with a similar vision. Yours in health, Gwyndolyn Nicholas

Auctions

Complete Dispersal Auction

Sale Conducted on Behalf of John & Olinda Wiens August 18, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Auction Located at Danskin, BC. Keefes Landing Rd, Southside of Francios Lake. Hwy. 35 south to Francios Lake ferry. Once on Southside drive straight up the hill 7 miles to Danskin BC. SAWMILLS & EQUIPMENT: #2 Coutts semi portable sawmill w/ Coutts edger with cluster & saws, has 6 110 power unit w/ steel conveyors, D&L double cut 60 HP diesel sawmill w/ mounted planer, radial arm knotcher for post & beam cabins, 2 saw SCRAG mill. Moveable saws 3-9”, 22 ft. trimmer has 60’ out feed deck, sawmill saw sharpener, asst. of timber cants, 25 bundles of ties (25/bundle). VEHICLES & TRAILERS: 2004 F350 diesel short box, aluminum truck box, high-rise truck canopy, tidy tank w/ electric pump, brand new 2005 Dodge dualy 8’ truck box, 16 ft flatdeck trailer. TOOLS/EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: R. McDougal Co metal lathe, 100 ton hydraulic press, Miller 225 AC/DC welder, Miller S-32P 12 wire feed welder, powermax 600 plasma cutter, Goodwill drill press, 7x12” metal band saw, Dewalt 770 10” radial arm saw, engine hoist, 5 ton floor jack, engine stand, Honda pump, Dewalt air compressors, 2 shop battery chargers, Makita cut off saw, acetylene cutting torch & carts, Honda & Yamaha water pumps, 100 lb Anvil, steal work benches w/ 2 vices, steel work bench on wheels, rolling tool chest, Proto tool box w/ tools, welding supplies, open end wrenches, 1/2, 3/4 & 1” electric impact wrenches, 3/4” socket set, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, hydraulic jacks, tool boxes, chain pliers, asst. Impact sockets, chains & binders, new parts washer, imperial Eastwood hydraulic press, 3 light plants (Honda 5000, Suzuki 4000), electric motors, asst. hydraulic hoses, firefighting tools, lg supply of new steel, Magnum steam cleaner, planer, GM 453 power diesel power unit, scaffolding, Makita skillsaws, lg 16” Makita skillsaw, 2 Makita routers (1 plunge router), wood clamps, 2 sets King air nailers (brad & framing), Makita & Dewalt orbital sander, Makita planer & 6” jointer, portable tool boxes w/ tools, fertilizer spreader, PL premium insulation. HOUSEHOLD & TACK: Lg stainless steel bbq, yard swing, electric range, pine glass front cabinet, desk, 2 door wardrobe, 2 loveseats, lg pine dresser w/ mirror & night stand, entertainment center, set of 6 metal chairs, set of 2 metal chairs, 6 maple chairs, rocking chair, selection of good saddles & tack. ANTIQUES: Some coins & stamps, crosscut saws, milk cans w/ lids, seeders, Underwood & Oliver typewriter, brass tub wringer washer, washboard, broad axe, churns, coal oil lamps, silver tea pot, block planes, food press & beaters, Berkel scale, GW Todd & Co protectograph, extension table w/leaves, 1950s waterfall 3 drawer dresser, oak 2 door sideboard, upholstered seti, drop leaf table, 4 maple upholstered captains chairs, 4 oak chairs, hall stand, Morrison recliner, high back captains chair, set of 4, mahogany corner china cabinet, birch pedasil dining room table w/leaves, Singer sewing machine, burl walnut coffee & end table, table, wing chair, newly re-upholstered occasional chair, french provincial 8 drawer dresser, drop front desk w/ pigeon holes & glass front bookcase, modern danish 6 drawer dresser, china cabinet, large dining room table, 3 drawer dresser, 5 drawer pine dresser, steamer trunk, cedar lined hope chest, 6 maple chairs. Condition of sale Terms: Cash & cheque with I.D., sorry no credit cards. Items are As Is Condition. Not responsible for accidents.

Mike Steinebach (250) 694-3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net

Sale Conducted on Behalf of John & Olinda Wiens. August 18, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am Auction Located at Danskin, BC. Keefes Landing Rd, Southside of Francios Lake. Follow signs thru Burns Lake Hwy 35 south to Francios Lake Ferry. Once on southside drive straight up the hill 7 miles to Danskin BC. Properties: 6328 Hamre Road, (Part E1/2, DL 2394) located in beautiful Danskin, BC. 169.38 acres comes with a beautiful home, hay fields, spectacular view, landscaped yard, garden, fenced yard & property. First floor area 2376 sq. ft., ground level w/ basement entrance 1496 sq. ft. 6 bdrms, 3 baths, office, fireplace, kitchen, living areas. Basement has separate ensuite kitchen & living area. 2 car & 1 car attached garages. Electric & oil heat, cold storage, meat locker/cooler, central vacuum. Tack, garden, sheep shed, fuel tank. 3 water system options, deep well, natural spring & community water system is available w/ hookup. Heavy equipment shop w/ drive thru bay & fuel tanks & stands. This is a turnkey property. Whitney Road, (Lot 3, Plan 10574, DL 716 & Lot 8, Plan 10674, DL 716) “Choice of 2 Houses”. One is a beautifully crafted post & beam 2 level w/ loft home. The 2nd 3 level log home, also beautifully crafted. These homes are at lock up stage. Metal roofing, fully insulated basements w/ ground access, decks, stairs, & drilled wells on both properties. Log home is 41x33 on 5 acres & a 2 side wrap deck w/ 2 additional decks above. Post & beam home is 35x27 w/ 2 sided 9 ft wrap deck and sits on 5.87 acres. Easy access to Power and close to services & 5 min from the ferry. Uncha Mountain Road, (Block B, DL 1700), 151.7 acres. 1230 sq.ft. log home, heated by wood. Garage w/ concrete floor and numerous outbuildings. It also comes with an additional log cabin and gravity fed spring. 256 Murray Road, (Lot D, Plan 8466, DL 716), this property is vacant land on 5.65 acres very close to Francois Lake, ferry landing & services. CABINS: 8x12 post & beam trappers cabin & 16x24 ft. post & beam cabin with 6 ft deck. Great opportunity to add one of these cabins to one of the above properties or spot of your choice. Goodwin Road, Decker Lake BC, (Lot B, Plan PRP14697, DL 2545), this lot is 6.992 acres. This property is right on Hwy 16 between Burns Lake & Decker Lake and could be zoned commercial. Location & convienience to Burns Lake would be a great asset for any business. This could be suitable for commercial truck stop or other commercial purposes. This property has numerous potential for any buyer. Come out and take a Look! This is an excellent property/land sale. Free ferry! Come early, ferry may be shuttling due to the auction traffic. Motel, Campsites, Resorts & services (fuel, restaurants & stores) on the Southside for your convenience. If you wish to come the night before feel free to contact Moosehorn Lodge @ 250-694-3730 or Takysie Lake Resort & Motel @ 250-694-3403. Condition of sale Terms: Cash & check with Identification, sorry no credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a Concession on site. This is an excellent property / land, antique, tool & equipment sale. Large quantity of good quality items. Any question please contact:

Mike Steinebach (250) 694-3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 Egon Steinebach (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Auction continued in second Ad

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Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Call 250-695-6628 Asking $295,000. 4 ACRES on Francois Lake at Southbank. 490 ft. of low bank gravel beach, main house has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, guest house has 2 bedrooms. Very private. $399,000 (250) 694-3558

Legal Notices DWB Forestry Services Ltd.

PUBLIC NOTICE Woodlot License Plan Referral Period

Rentals

You are invited to review and comment on the 2012 – 2022 Woodlot License Plan (WLP) for the following Woodlots; W1759; Located near Owen Lake and on the North Owen FSR. The WLP describes forest management for the term of the plan. WLP’s can be reviewed by appointment between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday, from June 28 to August 28, 2012. For an appointment to view please call DWB Consulting Services Ltd. (250) 692-7211. Written comments are to be forwarded to DWB Consulting Services Ltd. at Box 278, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, or Fax comments to (250) 692-7282. All comments must be submitted prior to 4 pm on August 28, 2012.

Apt/Condo for Rent LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site management. Heat, hot water and cable included for $700 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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Boats CANOES FOR SALE: Clipper Prospector, 16’, red ﬁberglass w/black trim, bench seats, excellent shape $1000. Mad River St. Croix, 14’6”, Triple Tough, knee pads & lash tie downs installed, green, great shape $600. Please call Ted 250-692-2372.

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$49,900 Call Leon at (250) 692-3375

HOUSE AND 5 ACRES 1465 sq. ft. up / 1200 sq. ft. down approx. Minutes from town, numerous trails outback. Lg. living area, kitchen, dining room, living room, gorgeous mountain view with a deck. Three lg. bdrms, two smaller bdrms downstairs, lg. rec-room, mud room, gas & wood heat, second bathroom and front foyer, attached two bay garage. Lg. yard, lighted skating rink, gardens and green house. Wired workshop. Full wood shed.

Please be advised that Rolf, Sherry and Lorn Johnson are proposing to remove 170 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1532 located in the vicinity of Day Lake. Inquiries and/or comments must be submitted to The Forestdale Canyon Adventure Ltd (Alison Patch, RPF) at Box 31, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 by August 31, 2012. Only written inquiries received by this date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting the above mentioned at 250-695-6340

Please be advised that 738693 BC Ltd (Pam and Eric Meutzner) is proposing to remove 115 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0199 located in the vicinity of Tatalrose. Inquiries and/or comments must be submitted to The Forestdale Canyon Adventure Ltd (Alison Patch, RPF) at Box 31, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 by August 31, 2012. Only written inquiries received by this date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting the above mentioned at 250695-6340.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1758 Please be advised that Julie Blackwell is proposing to remove 146 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1758 located in the vicinity of Ootsa Lake. Inquiries and/or comments must be submitted to The Forestdale Canyon Adventure Ltd (Alison Patch, RPF) at Box 31, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 by August 31, 2012. Only written inquiries received by this date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting the above mentioned at 250-695-6340.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0187 Please be advised that Gary Blackwell is proposing to remove 72 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0187 located in the vicinity of Ootsa Lake. Inquiries and/or comments must be submitted to The Forestdale Canyon Adventure Ltd (Alison Patch, RPF) at Box 31, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 by August 31, 2012. Only written inquiries received by this date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting the above mentioned at 250-695-6340.

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SeaQuest™ cooked shrimp ring 50-60, frozen, 227 g box 148991

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fresh peaches or nectarines product of USA, No. 1 grade 723703/ 724114

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McCain Rising Crust Cresendo or International pizza

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