Burns Lake Lakes District News, August 22, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

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Oil refinery proposed for Kitimat A Victoria businessman is heading up a proposal to build a $13-billion oil refinery TOM FLETCHER David Black, chairman and owner of Black Press, announced Friday he wants to build a world scale oil refinery at Kitimat, B.C. Black told a news conference in Vancouver Friday he is submitting an environmental assessment application

to build a "world scale" oil refinery on behalf of Kitimat Clean Ltd., a company owned by Black. The application to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office is expected this fall. The proposed refinery would be big enough to process all the diluted bitumen carried by Enbridge's proposed

Northern Gateway pipeline. Black said he has had extensive discussions with Enbridge and other players in the Canadian oil industry, but none has so far offered to back the project. Black said he will use his own money to finance the proposal through environmental More on page 2...

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Fifth annual Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival hosted by Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association took place last weekend. All three days saw sun and temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, but warm temperatures did not deter die-hard mountain bikers. See story and more pictures on page 12. Local resident captured this photo of the participant in the Jump Jam event.

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The Ministry of Environment (MOE) has issued a smoke advisory for Burns Lake because of forest fire smoke originating from Atna Lake, just west of Morice Lake, approximately 84 kms. from Houston. Smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperatures change. This situation is expected to persist until mid-week. "There also are currently five fires burning within Tweedsmuir Park. They all started as a result of lightning on Sunday, and currently are being assessed for their potential to leave the park. They are located within five kms. of the east boundary of the park. Currently, no firefighters are assigned to these fires, however, if based on the assessment of the fire official it is dictated that the fires should be suppressed, firefighters will be assigned. Currently the fires are all less than a tenth of a hectare in size," said

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Lindsay Carnes, fire information officer for the Northwest Fire Centre Wildfire Management branch. Recommendations from MOE states; avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, contact your health care provider: difficulty in breathing, chest pain or discomfort, and sudden onset of cough or irritation of airways. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, and lung or heart disease. Forecast winds as of Monday are from the west, changing to the westnorthwest this afternoon. This may cause smoke to drift towards Burns Lake, though smallscale channelling could cause more smoke to flow down the Morice Valley towards Houston and the Bulkley Valley.

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assessment, which he expects to cost several million dollars. After that, he said investors would be needed to complete it, assuming both the refinery and the pipeline receive approval. He has had preliminary meetings with Kitimat and Terrace councils, as well as the Haisla and Kitselas First Nations in the region. The proposed site is a 3,000-hectare Crown industrial property between Terrace and Kitimat. Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan spoke by phone to the news conference, offering encouragement for the proposal. But Black acknowledged he does not yet have formal support from communities or investors. "I see myself as a catalyst to make this happen," said Black, who first proposed the idea to the province and the industry seven years ago when he was

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Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen says he would "be very, very surprised" to see plans by David Black to construct an oil refinery in the Kitimat-Terrace area come to fruition. "It's another chapter in a story that is increasingly becoming more and more ridiculous. This wasn't in Enbridge's plans, it's

not in China's plans, it's not in the Prime Minister's plans so I don't know where it came from...He's making an announcement with no money, no local support and no support from First Nations so it is very hard to take seriously," he said. Black said he will use his own money to finance the proposal through the B.C. environmental assessment,

which he expects to cost several million dollars. After that, he said investors would be needed to complete it, assuming both the refinery and the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline receive approval. "There is a reason nobody is backing this... For a newspaper baron to say how the oil industry should be running when nobody in the oil industry is doing

this themselves is ridiculous," added Cullen. Cullen also said an oil refinery would change the whole discussion around the Enbridge project, as the application for the environmental assessment is for the shipment of raw oil and bitumen. "This just makes the project look ridiculous and makes it look desperate," he added.

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chairman of the B.C. Progress Board. Black is working with Glenn McGinnis, a consulting engineer and former manager of the Ioco oil refinery in Port Moody. "We want it [the Kitimat refinery] to be the cleanest and greenest upgrading and refining site in the world," McGinnis said. The refinery would produce 240,000 barrels per day of diesel, 100,000 barrels per day of gasoline and 50,000 barrels per day of kerosene or aviation fuel, refined from heavy oil. Among those attending the news conference was Art Sterritt, executive director of the Coastal First Nations, a group in the Kitimat area that has strongly opposed the pipeline proposal. Sterritt disputed Black's assertion that a B.C. refinery "solves half of the problem" with exported oil by shipping refined gasoline, jet fuel and diesel in tankers instead of heavy crude. Those products have their own risks, Sterritt said. Black pointed out that without marine shipments of those fuels, the remote coastal communities Sterritt represents would not be able to function. The lighter fuel products are still an environmental hazard, but they dissipate much more quickly and do not persist for many years like spilled heavy crude, he said. NDP energy critic John Horgan was also skeptical. "At this point, it's a proposal without business partners and without First Nations and local community support," Horgan said. "It doesn't change our position [opposing] the Enbridge Northern Gateway project." Black said the refinery will mean nearly 6,000 construction jobs over a five-year period, 3,000 permanent jobs at the refinery and tax revenue for various levels of government

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Lakes Economic Development Association’s Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate Cindy Shelford on receiving her in Economic Development from the University It isCertificate being recognized how Community Economic Development ofcan Waterloo. help to create resilient communities. People working together to deal with common economic and social problems can have Cindy completed her “thesis” on the apparent disconnect a powerful positive impact on rural, urban and First Nations and imbalance between Northern Rural and Southern Urban communities. communities. Through Cindy’s research process it was realized Theapproximately work continues 70% with the Ministry of Jobscome Tourism & Innovation that of BC’s resources from the North. on the Burns Lake Strategic Recovery Plan. And things As a result of these findings, Cindy has been engaging withare progressing and moving forward on the recommendations from other communities to increase awareness of the significant Economic Development Association of BC (EDABC), with actions contributions that the North provides to the overall economy being implemented. of BC. There is ongoing development with the Integrated Community Sustainability Planning process that is underway. The committee South Burns Lake Trail Project CAF Update: that has been formed to discuss, review and develop an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan that will assist Burns Lake into the LEDA has been actively moving the project forward with future. There is a survey to gather public comments and feedback ongoing stakeholder meetings, obtaining necessary permits, regarding the future of Burns Lake. Utilize this opportunity have archaeological assessments and First Nations advisory, toto review your input. The survey can be found online at the Village of Burns and evaluate the project to best utilize the area and trail quality. Lake’s website www.burnslake.ca or you can pick up a copy at LEDA is pleased to announce that Darwin Zimmer has been the Village Ofﬁce. hired as the Project Supervisor for the South Burns Lake Trail Project. Darwin will be responsible for the hiring of Lake all the crews, With global knowledge and local experience, Burns and the overseeing all components of theand project and diverse reporting to LEDA’s Lakes District is an economically culturally community Board with aoflotDirectors. of potential. LEDA is a facilitator in community economic development - we are herethis to help! For information regarding exciting community initiative, please contact Cindy Shelford,ideas Economic Officer. To discuss your investment or toDevelopment learn more about the

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OPINION

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Time for investment in forests

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Timber supply report As with all reports, the key to its success is what government does with it. The same holds true for the Special Committee on Timber Supply report, released Wednesday. It makes 22 recommendations to government suggesting ways to help mitigate the looming drop in allowable annual cuts in beetle-infested forests. And the expected drop is significant … if nothing is done it’s anticipated cut levels in the Interior could drop by 10 million cubic metres. That, said Nechako Lakes MLA and chair of the committee John Rustad, is the equivalent to eight average-sized sawmills. The drop is significant and shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, as we’ve known for almost a decade now that cut levels would decrease to lower than pre-beetle levels once the infestation has run its course. The committee’s mandate was focused more on minimizing cut level decreases, which is really only one part of addressing the overall problem of forest dependency. However, finding more timber to cut is also part of the solution, which the committee has recommended doing, specifically looking at harvesting more stands of marginal value. In other words, don’t just skim the cream off the top. And, get more out of the resource. For example, the Forest Fibre Alliance of B.C. made a strong case for including non-

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sawlog fibre in the allowable annual cut calculations and Prince George-based Pacific Bioenergy suggested that the allowable annual cut be distributed between sawlog grade operators and non-sawlog grade operators. If these are implemented, they constitute dramatic changes in the forest industry. The age-old issue of area-based tenures was also floated out. The committee also took a gentler approach to an issue surfaced when it was first formed, that being allowing logging in areas currently set aside for their non-timber values … specifically logging in established viewscapes, riparian zones, etc. The committee has tossed that hot potato back to the local resource management planning groups that established them. Logging viewscapes and other such areas will be a local decision, not a provincial one. Good move. And one of the other key recommendations is growing more trees. That will certainly help over the long term. Silviculture operators have been screaming for years now about funding cuts to replanting efforts in the province. In June, the Forest Practices Board issued a scathing report suggesting that one million hectares of B.C. forest land has not been sufficiently replanted. Putting more seedlings in the ground is something that should be done, regardless of what the mountain pine beetle has done. Forest Minister Steve Thomson said government will be formulating a response to the recommendations quickly. The measure of that response, however, will be whether it heeds any of the work done by the committee.

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The B.C. government’s emergency committee on timber supply has produced its report, but it leaves many of the big questions unanswered. Can the Burns Lake sawmill, destroyed by fire last winter, be given enough timber to rebuild? It’s likely, committee members concluded, if areas that are currently considered “marginally economic” are harvested. With nearly half the pine in that region dead from beetle infestation, and much of the better timber already cut, that means harvesting areas that would produce only about two thirds of the volume that is currently considered economical to log. Will eight more sawmills have to close once the beetle-killed timber becomes too degraded to cut in the next few years? Committee members hold out hope that extending the cut to less economic timber stands can reduce this impact as well. But with the current cut far above historical levels to maximize beetle-kill harvest, some industry contraction seems inevitable. All this depends on adequate forest inventory and investment in replanting, fertilizing and provision of additional roads and power lines that would allow access to timber and potential bioenergy development. And that is where the political fight lies ahead. The timber supply committee delivered a unanimous report, despite the harsh divisions between the B.C. Liberal and NDP members who serve on it. NDP forest critic Norm Macdonald, vice chair of the committee, agreed it did good work during the seven months it has toured affected areas of the B.C. Interior. But he said the roots of the problem go back a decade, to when the B.C. Liberals started reducing support for forest health just as the beetle epidemic was spreading. Ten years ago the government removed the obligation for the province to reforest areas affected by disease and fire. This was not only at the peak of the epidemic, it was one year before devastating wildfires raced through the Interior in the summer of 2003. “In 2002, the government removed its obligation to replant those areas, and cut the budget by 90 per cent,” Macdonald told me. “The three-year budget that’s in front of us is keeping on the downward slide, and it’s not what people in communities are saying is the answer. So that has to change.” The opposition, the auditor general and various forest experts have been blasting the government for the degraded state of the timber inventory, at a time when environmental changes have been sweeping. Steve Thomson, minister of the newly amalgamated forests, lands and natural resource operations ministry, points to the urgent efforts to upgrade the government’s detailed picture of the state of the forests, so it can consider new cutting, planting and fertilizing efforts. But there’s no denying that he came to the job in a crisis that will take more spending in the future, and he will have a hard time finding it as Finance Minister Kevin Falcon looks to balance the books for the 2013 election. If nothing else, the pine beetle epidemic has forced the B.C. government to consider some of the intensive forest management that we hear about in Scandinavia, one of those places that supplies B.C. with wood furniture. And it has prompted renewed interest in offering new forest tenures to aboriginal communities with unresolved resource claims. Under current law, the government can only direct award new forest tenures to aboriginal communities. So part of the committee’s proposed solution is to “expedite negotiations” with the Burns Lake First Nations to give them a chance to harvest some of the marginally economic forest areas that remain. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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More communication with chief and council please

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Editor: Re: Burns Lake Band Just because a piece of paper says your status does not mean it's true. In the early 60s the people who did not sell their lands or their status remained on the reservation, but the ones that did sell their status were given $500, 10 cases of beer, one case of wine, and one case of whisky (my father passed down this information to me before he passed on). It used to be that if a First Nation woman married a non-First Nation man, the First Nation women along with any kids they had together would not

be eligible to qualify for First Nation status. Those people are now, who sold their designation as status First Nations, are now trying to regain their designation which is perfectly fine and I wish them the best of luck in obtaining there lost designation. The issue I do have is that here are non-status people obtaining membership through the Burns Lake Band without prior consent of the community or without following traditional and or modern protocols. When I and one of our current councilors wanted to join the Burns

Lake Band and we had to go house to house to canvas our intentions to become band members. I feel these protocols are not being followed which creates the impression that they are picking and choosing who they want to become band members without consulting the band membership. In our traditional ways we respect our elders, who are our original leaders and our first teachers and look to them for guidance and wisdom. It has been brought to my attention that off reserve band members have received their forms for this year's

election for chief and council, and to date none of the on reserve members have yet received their nominations forms. I have had no communication from the current chief, councilors or the electoral officer as to what the status of the election process is currently residing in. This lack of communication from the current leadership is creating distrust with me. I feel leadership is not conducting them in the transparency that I have become accustomed to with past leadership. There have not been no community meetings

to update membership on issues such as the budget, new membership, where and what funding is allocated to. I feel that our current chief and council do not care about the people that they are representing, and that they give the impression of looking down on their own people and that we are a burden to them. The chief and council need to remember that they are in their position not to pursue their own beliefs or own personal goals, but are there to be the communities voice and are there to make the communities beliefs and goals a reality.

Why not two art galleries in Burns Lake? Editor: Burns Lake has two grocery stores, three gas stations, several small clothing stores and three pharmacies/drugstores; there are two places that sell flowers and two hardware type stores; three are even two dollar stores. Why can't there be two art/gift galleries? Especially since we do not carry all the same things but between the two places, can offer a wider variety of items for the consumer. What Lakes Artisan Centre (LAC) offers is another choice. This could be a win/win situation for the artists/artisans of Burns Lake. It seems to me that we could help each other. LAC does send people to Process 4, whenever we don't have what customers are looking for. What did E. Martens means about a portion of the sales from concerts go-

ing back to the community? If I (or the other artisans) sell in the artisan centre, the money ends up being put back into our community. I support Process 4, shopping there for art supplies and gifts. I have displayed my art there and have shown during concerts as well. E. Martins mentioned other outlets for displaying local art... the last time there was a show at the heritage centre, was April 2008. The artist guild folded after that due to lack of interest by most of the artisans. Art Around Town... very few, it seems, want to take part in that as only the same four-six people are willing to participate. Of these two, neither provides an outlet for the artists who do pottery, carvings in soapstone, antler or wood, hand woven products, dried wild mushrooms, body products, jewelry,

quilts and baby products or cards. They were/are an outlet only for art that can be hung on the wall. LAC helps bridge that gap. While I understand some of the comments about the rent (and what it covers) being unfair, it's still better than having another store front sit empty in Burns Lake. We don't see it as the village subsidizing us, but us saving the taxpayer money that would be spent on maintaining an empty building. We've been paying a fair rent that covers those costs. If, however, other local artists don't want to support us and the village decides not to renew our contract, we will have to close. Burns Lake and the local artists will lose out and that's a shame, because there really is room for everyone. Lorna Hannett

They must not forget that at the end of the day each band member is their boss and they must respect and address any and all concerns brought to their attention by the membership. As a band member who believes that our chief and councils values have been skewed, and that they have lost sight of the community's interests, and traditional practices, I will be refusing all new membership until the proper protocols have been followed. Sincerely and respectfully, Rose Marie West

Sorry Editor: I would like to publically apologize to Wayne Brown of Process 4. I realized after my letter had been printed, that I indicated that there was nowhere in Burns Lake to display local art. For many years Wayne has displayed local painters and photographers work, as well as actively promoted the arts in Burns Lake. He has also taken considerable time to mentor and teach emerging artists. I truly hope that we can work together in making Burns Lake a vibrant place for a variety of artists to thrive. Sincerely, Paula Laurie

The crisis in Burns Lake brought into focus two clear failings BILL PHILLIPS Even though NDP forest critic Norm MacDonald co-chaired the Special Committee on Timber Supply and a signatory to it, he used its release to slam Liberal forest policies. “British Columbia’s forests represent a trillion-dollar asset that the B.C. Liberals have been badly mismanaging for over a decade,” said Macdonald. “Under the Liberal government’s watch, more than 35,000 jobs in the forest sector have been lost and dozens of mills have closed forever.” The timber supply report, released, makes 22 recommendations to government to try and mitigate an expected reduction of 10 million cubic metres of timber harvest in the interior

over the next 20 years, as a result of the mountain pine beetle infestation. “Many of the recommendations in the committee’s report could help reverse some of the damage caused by the failed Liberal forest policy,” MacDonald said. “They reflect many of the changes Adrian Dix and the New Democrats have been advocating for years, and would help address forest health, protect jobs and create better value out of our forest industry.” An impetus for the committee was the January explosion and fire at the Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake, which killed two workers and closed the mill indefinitely as its owner, Hampton Affiliates, wants access to more fibre in order to

re-open. “The people of Burns Lake should not have been forced to wait seven months for recommendations,” said Macdonald. “The crisis in Burns Lake brought into focus two clear failings. First, the B.C. Liberals have no mechanism to assist and support communities in transition due to a crisis within the industry. Macdonald said the recommendations must be accepted by government and their implementation must begin immediately. The United Steelworkers (USW) union is supporting the report. “The Special Legislative Committee’s report is thorough and we congratulate committee members for their work on this complicated and highly-

politicized issue,” said USW Wood Council Chair Bob Matters. “We are pleased that the committee understands the importance of the working forest and forest industry jobs and, in particular, their recommendations to help secure fibre to ensure that there is, once again, an operating sawmill in Burns Lake following the tragic explosion of the Babine sawmill.” He agreed with MacDonald, however, in that the situation is indictment of Liberal forest policy. The USW specifically cites the legislative committee’s assertions that proper timber inventories have not been done, and that many of the recommendations could have been implemented months ago in the case of Burns Lake

had there still been a formal process to deal with communities in crisis, such as the former Jobs Protection Commissioner. “Unlike some observers, when there is a community tragedy such as the Babine mill explosion, the MLAs on the committee, our members and most British Columbians agree that there is a role for government to help mitigate the economic and social impacts,” said USW Local 1-424 President Frank Everitt, who represents the workers who were thrown out of work when the mill was destroyed. “We are pleased that some measures are being taken to secure fibre to help ensure a rebuild of the mill, but this process took far too long for our members and the

communities involved. In particular, the USW supports recommendations to: update timber inventories; better manage “not sufficiently restocked” (NSR) areas and increase fertilization and silviculture to increase harvestable timber volumes; encourage the harvest of economically marginal timber areas; provide timber and opportunities to First Nations; and to re-establish monitoring committees to oversee and update Land and

Resource Management Plans (LRMPs) following a proper, inclusive process at the local level. The United Steelworkers are also encouraged that the committee made recommendations that look to the future, such as increased skills training for the resource industry workforce and protecting the working forest through better forest health programs and reduced wild fire risk.

Get Well Soon Hugh Sorry there is no Hugh Neave column this week as he is under the weather. We all wish Hugh a speedy recovery and send our best wishes to him. Lakes District News

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

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Rustad says results of the study look encouraging for Burns Lake A news mill looks promising for Hampton Affiliates

JOHN RUSTAD BRIAN MILLS The Special Committee on Timber Supply have wrapped up their investigation and reported the findings in a press conference on Aug. 15, 2012. Committee chair John Rustad said recommendations from the report to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources indicate that enough fibre can be found in the Lakes District Timber Supply Area [TSA] to provide a mill with a sustainable Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) of one million cu-

bic metres. Rustad said that the midterm fibre supply affected by the pine beetle infestation from Smithers to 100 Mile House was on the magnitude of a ten million cubic metre downfall per year which was "A very significant amount of fibre, enough to supply approximately eight reasonably sized sawmills." The job of the special committee explained Rustad, was to look at ways to mitigate that downfall. There was three main areas in which more fiber could be garnered, Rustad explained. "The biggest contributing factor to the increase in cubic meters is the marginal economic stands which will add about 380,000 m3 per year. There is a significant amount of bio fibre associated with that. Rustad described marginal economic stands as stands, "That are perhaps a little challenging to get to; they tend not to have as many trees, there might be a significant component of dead pine in there so that maybe 25 per cent of the trees left are green, as well as some stands that have been impacted by fire and are over-

stocked. So there are a number of components that go within that, but that's where the greatest opportunity lies in the future in terms of mitigating some of that mid term fibre supply." Instead of counting only stands of timber of over 140 m3 per hector, which is the current cut-off when reckoning AAC in the Lakes TSA, they propose lowering that number to 100 m3 per hectare thus freeing up more fibre for harvesting. "By going from 140 to 100 m3 in the Lakes TSA, that adds about 380,000 m3 a year sustainably over the rotation [80-100 years]," he said. Secondly, fertilization could add another estimated 80,000 m3 to the AAC in the Lakes TSA, and finally, a shift from spacial to non-spacial Old Growth Management Areas in the Lakes TSA, said Rustad, could also free up an estimated 90,000 m3, making just over a million cubic metres in total. Environmental goals Rustad explained can be met through defining Old Growth Management Areas either spatially [lines on a map indicating area being managed] or non spatial-

ly [no defined area]. Changing the parameters would potentially free up 90,000 m3 of fibre for the mill sustainably. In order for that kind of change to occur, the committee recommends that a scientific review take place to assure non-spatial Old Growth Management Areas could substantially meet the goals set out in land resource management plans and then that committee would need to approve the change. Although Rustad is clear that the job of the special committee was investigation and recommendation, with the decision making and actual allocation being left in the hands of the Chief Forester and the ministry, the results of the study look encouraging for proponents of a new mill in the Lakes District. "I believe that if the recommendations are brought forward that there will be a sustainable cut available in the Lakes TSA of just over a million cubic metres a year, which is more than double what the current expectation is for the downfall of the Lakes TSA because of the mountain pine beetle impact," he concluded.

Hampton’s reaction on Special Committee on Timber Supply report Meanwhile Steve Zika, CEO of Hampton Affiliates, a joint venture partner in Babine Forest Products and the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation, said in a news release Aug. 15 2012, that while agreeing with the SCTS report, it may not be enough to insure a secure timber supply adequate to justify the investment of building a new mill in the Lakes District. "The decision to rebuild the sawmill and undertake the significant investment hinges on having a secure midterm timber supply," he said. "We appreciate the efforts of the committee in addressing the pine beetle situation and the attention that has been given to restoring the Burns Lake community. We realize that there are no easy answers to this crisis. We believe the Committee correctly identified through short-term actions how the Lakes TSA harvest levels can be set at 1,000,000 m3 indefi-

nitely with no adverse effects on the environment," Zika continued. "However, immediately lowering the AAC from its current level of 2 million m3 without reducing harvest levels of non-Lakes TSA sawmills will consume much of the timber needed for mid-term timber supply security for the community of Burns Lake. As we pointed out in the testimony to the Committee previously, sawmills from adjoining TSAs have already consumed millions of cubic metres of logs from the Lakes TSA, saving the midterm timber supply in their own districts. It is now time for them to return to their own midterm timber supply," said Zika. Zika also added he felt the market would stay competitive if the government reduced the non-Lakes TSA sawmills. "The B.C. stumpage system is designed to calculate stumpage prices throughout the More on page 9...

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LAURA BLACKWELL A handful of people showed for the recent Enbridge Northern Gateway Project community information session. By all counts there were more people outside protesting the event then there were inside listening to the panel. Seven people from the Lakes District Clean Waters Coalition, stood outside handing out information flyers. All of them declined the invitation to join Enbridge inside, finally two of the presenters came out to talk with coalition for the better part of an hour. Another group of young Wet'suwet'en, and a youth representative from Lake Babine Nation, came together to demonstrate their opposition. Carla Lewis, one of the organizers of the Enbridge protest said, "I am not an official spokesperson, but as a Wet'suwet'en person, I can safely say that all of our leaders and grassroots people are opposed to the Enbridge Gateway Project. Within international law, governments and companies should be seeking 'Free, Prior, and Informed Consent' for projects on unceded, Indigenous lands. The people have clearly stated that this project is not in our best interests. The damages of this pipeline along with others seeking access to the coast along the proposed energy corridor are much too great of a risk. We are making every attempt possible to educate our youth on our traditional laws and values. By these standards, we do not have the "right" to make decisions like this that will impact humanity and the environment for an eternity. Instead, we have the responsibility to protect the land for the next seven generations and beyond. With the cumulative impacts of industry and other forms of human stress on our eco-systems we cannot allow these pipelines to cut through these lands. Furthermore, we have to stand in solidarity with our Indigenous brothers and sisters who have fracking and tarsands in their back-

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A group of young Wet’suwet’en, and a youth representative from Lake Babine Nation demonstrated their opposition at the recent Enbridge info session. yards.” She went on to say, “Through this action, we not only raised awareness amongst youth from our community, but we showed Enbridge and all of the passersby that a majority of people in Burns Lake are on our side. It was extremely uplifting to have so many people

honking, waving, taking our pictures, and coming up to congratulate us.” “There were even a few tourists from Germany who came to stand with us as we sang our traditional songs and held up our "No oil on Wet'suwet'en soil" banner and other anti-pipeline posters.

I believe we will stop the energy corridor in its tracks. It is simply a bad design from the tar sands and fracking, to the pipes, and the tankers. If we let this proceed, it will make us participants in the biggest environmental disaster in human history, even without equating a spill into the equation.

If there is a spill, I can guarantee there will be more people of Burns Lake who will come out and stand knee deep in oil trying to save our birds and other animals that get stuck in the sludge. It makes more sense to come out now and try to prevent this from occurring,” she concluded.

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Steve Zika, Hampton Affiliates chief executive officer and Richard Vossen, Babine Forest Products woods manager make their presentation to the special committee on timber supply in June. province even where there are not multiple mills in each TSA. For example the only sawmill in the Bulkley TSA is the West Fraser sawmill near Smithers. As the pine beetle damage reduces timber supply, sawmills from up and down Highway 16 will be scrambling for logs and there will be a very healthy demand for Lakes District logs and prices will likely go up. I am not sure what the B.C government may be willing to do in terms of allocating Lakes

"I prefer to be optimistic and put our efforts into rebuilding the sawmill and not dwell on what might happen if the B.C. government is not accommodating. The Decker Lake sawmill could run some addi-

District timber? There will likely still be volume available for sale to the highest bidder in every TSA but if Babine's only timber supply is far away, the freight cost of transporting logs long distance will make the sawmill uncompetitive."

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tional hours and hire a few more people if lumber markets improve dramatically but their product line is focused on specialty products which is a niche market and not easy to expand," he said. Zika concluded with a direction and time frame on future developments. "We will continue to engage with the B. C. government on practical ways to ensure mid-term timber supply security without negatively affecting neighboring sawmills. Our intent is to make a decision on rebuilding the Babine sawmill in 30 days, based on the discussions and direction from the B. C. government."

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Shelley Wall, manager of the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce said the Big Pig festival on the weekend a great success. “The buskers were well received, we had lots of children show up for the magic shows and the train ride; the evening in the park with the music was fabulous, the free concert was a great experience and of course the weather cooperated; it was almost too hot. I think the festival will continue to grow and be even bigger and better next year,” she said.

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Lakes Economic Development Association’s Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate Cindy Shelford on receiving her in Economic Development from the University It isCertificate being recognized how Community Economic Development ofcan Waterloo. help to create resilient communities. People working together to deal with common economic and social problems can have Cindy completed her “thesis” on the apparent disconnect a powerful positive impact on rural, urban and First Nations and imbalance between Northern Rural and Southern Urban communities. communities. Through Cindy’s research process it was realized Theapproximately work continues 70% with the Ministry of Jobscome Tourism & Innovation that of BC’s resources from the North. on the Burns Lake Strategic Recovery Plan. And things As a result of these findings, Cindy has been engaging withare progressing and moving forward on the recommendations from other communities to increase awareness of the significant Economic Development Association of BC (EDABC), with actions contributions that the North provides to the overall economy being implemented. of BC. There is ongoing development with the Integrated Community Sustainability Planning process that is underway. The committee South Burns Lake Trail Project CAF Update: that has been formed to discuss, review and develop an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan that will assist Burns Lake into the LEDA has been actively moving the project forward with future. There is a survey to gather public comments and feedback ongoing stakeholder meetings, obtaining necessary permits, regarding the future of Burns Lake. Utilize this opportunity have archaeological assessments and First Nations advisory, toto review yourevaluate input. The can found online at theand Village Burns and thesurvey project to be best utilize the area trailof quality. Lake’s website www.burnslake.ca or you can pick up a copy at LEDA is pleased to announce that Darwin Zimmer has been the Village Ofﬁce. hired as the Project Supervisor for the South Burns Lake Trail Project. Darwin will be responsible for the hiring of Lake all the crews, With global knowledge and local experience, Burns and the overseeing all components of theand project and diverse reporting to LEDA’s Lakes District is an economically culturally community Board with aoflotDirectors. of potential. LEDA is a facilitator in community economic development - we are herethis to help! For information regarding exciting community initiative, please contact Cindy Shelford,ideas Economic Officer. To discuss your investment or toDevelopment learn more about the

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RECREATION UPGRADES Two cheques were presented to the Village of Burns Lake from the Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund Society (NKDF) recently. The first, a $23,365 for improvements at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena and Spirit Square including the purchase and installation of solar lighting at Spirit Square as well as the purchase kayaks, canoes and skateboards to rent to locals and tourists and the purchase of two regulation hockey nets and nine foot dividers to replace the currently used foam-dividers. The second cheque in the amount of $21,963 was for upgrades completed at the arena. (L-R) Logan Wilson, village recreation coordinator, Susan Schienbein village councillor, Dan Boudreau, NKDF manager

Indoor PlaySpace starting again soon! Indoor PlaySpace will be opening again for the fall and winter months at the Muriel Mould Neighbourhood of Learning Centre Gym. This is a great opportunity for children between the ages of 2 to 6 to learn and develop their physical skills.

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BC ambulance. Upon further investigation, it was learned that the driver had avoided some coyotes which ran in front of him. The driver swerved and struck a tree. The driver was air lifted by Air Ambulance BC. Drugs or alcohol have been ruled out and are not a contributing factor.

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R E N R O C C E R Upcoming Events: Successful First Season! The Village Recreation Rental Shack at Spirit Square had a great ﬁrst season and many people were able to explore the lake via kayaks and canoes and try out skateboarding at our local park. We would like to thank all residents who used this new service and who recommended the Rental Shack to visitors, family and friends! A special thanks to Caitlyn Marsh for her assistance in getting the Rental Shack up and running!

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Job well done! By all the volunteers who made the Big Pig Mountain Bike festival a huge success! 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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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

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2012 Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) hosted its fifth annual Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival Aug. 17 through 19. The event saw participants from Prince George, Smithers, Ft. St. James, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Hazelton, Terrace, Telkwa, Vernon, North Vancouver and Yellowknife. The age categories were: cutlet (12 and under), junior tender (13 to 15 years), senior tender (16 to 18 years), lean (19 to 34 years), gristle (35 to 49 years) and freezer burn (50 plus years). In keeping with the pig theme, riders are either “boar” or “sow”. Kid’s Events This year’s Big Pig kicked off with the kid’s events on Friday night. 32 youth braved the over 30 degree weather to test their skills. The youth had the option of entering in downhill, cross-country and skills events. Locals Avril and Zoey Thom-Lucy tied for overall first in the sow division. Local Hannah Zayac was third. Trent Peters of Ft. St. James took overall first in the sow division, followed by Lucas Phillips of Burns Lake and Heiko Krause of Smithers. All youth were awarded with the ever-popular “cookie medal”. Downhill race (Charlotte’s Web = 3.8 km) In the boar category, cutlet winner was Heiko Krause of Smithers (12:25), second local Cormick Turner (15:05), and third local Cameron Stewart (15:09). Junior tender winner was Kelton Rainbacher of Prince George with a new course event record time of 10:06. Second went to local Cayden Martens (13:15) and third to Eli Gurtins of Burns Lake (13:26). Senior tender winner was Ben Yeager of Prince George (9:36), second local Andre Dube (9:57) and third Scott Mitchinson of Smithers (10:31). Lean boar winner was Dylan Marek (9:43), second was Logan Malkow (9:53) and Curtis Hafsink (10:10), all of

Smithers. In the Gristle category, Peter Krause of Smithers took first with a time of 9:56, second went to Brett Woods of Prince George (10:08), and Jason Barr of Vanderhoof was third (10:19). Burns Lake’s Guy Epkens-Shaffer was the lone freezer burn on the course this year, completing the race in a time of 14:16. Junior tender sow winner was local Elise Dube (11:27). Lean winner was Laurel Akehurst of Fraser Lake (11:27). Gristle winner and top sow time was awarded to Nicole Leblanc of Prince George (10:51). Burns Lake’s Susan Russell and Patti Dube took second and third with times of 12:06 and 14:19. 4-Cross Race The 4-cross race consists of four riders riding abreast, vying for the “best line” on a winding course consisting of table tops, step ups and berm turns. This year this event was once again an awesome spectator sport, with loads of thrills (and a few spills), and some very exciting rides! This year’s fastest overall four-cross rider was Willard Andal of Prince George. Trent Peters of Ft. St. James was first in the tender group, with locals Douglas Alec-Lolly and Cole Bender taking second and third. The junior tender winner was Kelton Rainbacher of Prince George, second Yonni Tryjillo, also of Prince George and third went to Cormic Turner of Burns Lake. Prince George took all the senior tender winning positions: Willard Andal first, Ben Yeager second and Taylor Pacaud third. The senior men’s winner was Jason Barr of Vanderhoof, with Peter Krause of Smithers and Brett Woods or Prince George sharing second. Local Elise Dube edged out the other sows for first place in the women’s four-cross, with Laurel Akehurst of Fraser Lake taking second, followed by Nicole Leblanc of Prince George in third. Jump Jam The Jump Jam consists of riding a series of dirt jumps, where

riders are judged on amplitude, style and difficulty. Cutlet winner this year was Heiko Krause of Smithers, second Trent Peters of Ft. St. James, and third local Cameron Stewart. Junior tender first and second place were won by Prince George riders Yanni Tryjillo and Keltan Rainbacher. Prince George riders made a clean sweep of the senior tender division, with Zac Garrison in first place, followed by Willard Andal and Taylar Pacaud. Dante’s Inferno Dante’s Inferno has been increasing in

length 10 km each year, with this year’s course rounding out at 60 kilometers! 22 riders took on the challenge for either the 30 or 60 km routes. Overall fastest times for boar/sow on the 60 km full Dante’s both in the gristle division: Peter Krause of Prince George and local Susan Russell. David Charette of Hazelton braved the course as the lone cutlet entrant, completing the 60 km course in 5 hours, 40 minutes. In the lean boar division, David Nutbrown of Ft. St. James took first place in a time of 4:49, fol-

lowed by Adam Spensley of Prince George (5:19) and local Matt Moore (5:35) . Locals Dave Sandsmark and Pat Dube tied for second in the gristle division (5:32), followed by local Ken Geisbrecht (6:01). In the 30 km “½ Dante’s”, local Andre Dube took first in the boar senior tender division with a time of 2 hours, 25 minutes. Brian Hall of Vanderhoof was first in the lean division (2:38). Local Brian Wiebe was first in the gristle division (3:42), and local Kai Epkens was second

(3:55). Chris Andrews of Vernon was fastest in the freezer burn division (2:53), followed by local Guy Epkens-Shaffer (3:24). Only two entered the sow division, with first and second place going to locals Shirley Wiebe (3:40) and Patti Dube (3:52). Wilbur’s Wheelay This was the inaugural year for the Wilbur’s Wheelay, which can either be a team or solo event, and it turned out to be a popular addition to the Big Pig Festival. This relay consists of completing as many laps of a 5 kilometer course as pos-

sible within 3 hours. 11 teams entered the event, with the overall winner being solo Merle Tutte of Prince George completing 11 laps. Bill Livingstone of Prince George took second, slightly edging out Rob Lok of Yellowknife with each contender completing 9 laps. Teams completing the most laps in this event were “Freezer Burnt All Timers” – locals Aidan Carroll and Doug Campbell (9 laps), “Wheels” – locals Lyle Phillips and Eli Gurtins (8 laps), and the “Andal Family” – Isaak and Kaia Andal of Prince George (7 laps).

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

ENTERTAINMENT

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Northern BC Concert Tour Keepers of the Faith Quartet Gospel concert, Sept. 3 (Monday) at 7pm, Gospel Island Church. Free admission. More info Jeannette (250) 695-6586.

The Gords Play in Kamloops Sept. 21. With special guests Hugh McLennan & the Western Spirit Band. For your tickets go to www.kamloopsconventioncentre.com

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THANK YOU Cst. Karla Ivany and Cpl. Chris Ivany would like to thank all of the volunteers, arrestees and donors who made the event a success for their recent Cops for Cancer Jail n’Bail fundraising event in Burns Lake. Karla and Chris Ivany will be biking over 800 kilometers from Prince George to Prince Rupert for the Tour de North. The event was a success and raised $16,300, with all of the proceeds going to the Cops for Cancer Tour de North.

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Anybody interested in making a donation can contact Chris or Karla Ivany at the Burns Lake RCMP detachment (250) 692-7171. Donations fund the best pediatric research and lifesaving clinical trials in Canada. Researchers are working to improve the detection and diagnosis of cancer and to ¿nd more effective, safer treatments. Money donated is also used for the operation of Camp Goodtimes, which is a summer recreation program that provides a safety-minded, medically supervised and fund week of activities for children and their families at no cost.

Advertising donated by LD News North Easton, North Easton, John-Marc Desmarais and Phil Desmarais entertain a crow of about 100 last week. tic and the crowd loved them. LAURA BLACKWELL No stranger to the big stage, North My Favourite Tragedy is an Otta- Easton has played with artists Great wa band consisting of North Easton, Big Sea, 54-40, I Mother Earth, Wide John-Marc Desmarais and Phil Des- Mouth Mason, Watchmen, Tal Bachman to name a few. marais. Easton has also made a few TV They are a two weeks tour across Canada and presenting working on performances throughout his career The 69th Annual Lakes District Fall Fair & Music FesƟval their second album. They had a spare including Canada A.M., Breakfast September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2012 week before playing at the Robson Television, Rogers Daytime and The Valley Music Festival, and North Mike Bullard Show. With intense vocal stylings com(nephew of local residents Candice and Craig Little) wanted to perform parable to Dave Matthews, Phil Colll FasƟir ST F&a val Music Fe lins and Cat Stevens and his dynamic in the Lakes District. Get your copy of the Lakes District Fall So they did a benefit gig at the Bea- acoustic flavor, listening and watchcon Theatre with all proceeds going ing him perform is hypnotic and an Fair F ExhibiƟon Booklet now & enter your to the local food bank. In total about experience not soon forgotten. projects for cash prizes!! For more information on the trio go 100 people showed up and they raised close to $500. Their show was fantas- to facebook/myfavouriteband.

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COMMUNITY

XPLORING THE FIRE STATION Xplore camp for kids recently made a stop at the Burns Lake Fires station to check out the recently new fire truck, Chief Jim McBride was on hand to show the kids all the fascinating gadgets.

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, or for more info call: 250-6956496 or 250692-7439.

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Give us your best shot! The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is partnering with municipalities to hold a summer-long photo contest. We are looking for striking digital images of our regions features, attractions and other assets with the goal of increasing tourism. Prizes will be awarded to the best photo in each of nine areas as well as a People's Choice Award that will be determined on the "Give us Your Best Shot Photo Contest" Facebook page. All photos selected will be stored in an image bank, providing access to images for marketing and promoting the beautiful area we live in. All Residents or visitors in the nine areas are eligible to enter. All applicants must be 19 years or older. Photographers are invited to submit their best photos in keeping

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Riki Ott is coming to Burns Lake on Saturday Aug. 25, from 12 noon till 2 pm at the CNC campus in Burns Lake. See ad on page 10 of this week’s paper.

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with the categories of the contest on or before Sept. 28, 2012. Photos that are within the categories and are submitted according to the guidelines will be uploaded to the Contest Facebook page for the

chance to win the People's Choice Award. All photos will be judged by a panel at the Regional District. The winner of the people's choice award will go to the photo with the most "likes" on the Facebook.

Pet of the Week

In the last 30 days 18 kittens and 6 cats have been dropped off or abandoned at our vet clinic. People don’t realize how important it is to spay and neuter our pets to prevent over population. “Be part of the solution”

We still have kittens that are in need of good homes. Kittens can be viewed at P&B Feeds or you can stop by Burns Lake Vet Clinic if you are interested! Give us a call 250-692-7476 Advertising donated by LD News

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT Registration for all students who are NEW to this District will take place in the school listed below on the dates indicated during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Grade 7 students going to Grade 8 in the same town and students who are returning to their same school as last year do not need to re-register. Report cards or transfer records should be presented to the school upon registration to assist in proper placement in the school. Please bring the student’s birth certiﬁcate and care card. Beginning students (Kindergarten and Grade One) who have already registered should not re-register. SCHOOL

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Kindergarten - Grade 7

August 27 - 31, 2012

Mapes Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 7

Nechako Valley Secondary

Grade 8 - Grade 12

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Prairiedale Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 3

August 30 - 31, 2012

Sinkut View Elementary

Grade 4 - Grade 7

August 27 - 31, 2012

W.L. McLeod Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 7

August 27 - 31, 2012

Fort Fraser Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 7

August 27 - 31, 2012 **(9:00 am to 12:00 noon)

Fraser Lake Elementary Sec.

Grade 4 - Grade 12

August 27 - 31, 2012

Mouse Mountain Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 3

August 27 - 31, 2012 **(9:00 am to 2:30 pm)

David Hoy Elementary

Kindergarten - Grade 7

August 27 - 31, 2012

Fort St. James Secondary

Grade 8 - Grade 12

August 27 - 31, 2012

Sowchea Elementary

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Robert Luggi Memorial Bursary, the Carl Charlie Memorial Bursary Also accepting donations for Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) for the Luggi and Charlie families. If anyone would like to donate to the bursaries or the RESPs please call Barb Tom at 250-692-3188. Or donations are being accepted at the Royal Bank, Burns Lake branch.

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YOU’RE INVITED

Riki Ott is coming to Burns Lake Saturday August 25 12 noon - 2 pm at the CNC campus (Highway 16 at Fifth Avenue)

Join Riki as she shares her personal story of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, weaving in the stories of the BP disaster’s accidential activists, the Enbridge tar sands spill, and more.

You can still submit your views about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines project to the Joint Review Panel.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a new person in your life will become a close friend for a long time. This person will have the qualities you need the most right now, and friendship will be easy.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, speak up if you are not satisfied with your relationship. Now is the time to set things straight and make your voice heard. The other person will be receptive. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are ready to change careers or travel for a change of pace. This could be the ideal time to make your move because there isn’t anything pressing going on. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your surroundings may try your patience this week. Rise above any potential confrontations, and you will come out looking and feeling better because of it. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may be misunderstood all day, but that won’t put a damper on your good mood, Sagittarius. Let others think what they want to think and simply carry on.

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Facebook Stock Still Falling As a private company, this premier social networking colossus seemed unstoppable. Yet now as a publicly shared company the very future of Facebook has been cast into doubt. Just four months since the May IPO, Facebook’s share price has slumped to less than half of its original $38 value, hitting a new all-time low on Monday of just $18.75. This most recent dip was most likely due in part to a scheduled unlocking of roughly 271 million shares held by company insiders. Of course, the recent rejection of Facebook’s settlement proposal to a US District Court over their “Sponsored Stories” ad feature last Friday probably didn’t help much, either. The ad system, which monitors your Likes to determine products you might purchase, then uses your picture and name to endorse these products to your friends, has online privacy advocates up in arms because users can’t currently refuse to participate. This recent gaffe could end up costing the social networking site $20 million in the class action lawsuit alone and a further $125 million in ad revenue if it is scrapped completely. So not only does it seem like a bad time to own Facebook stock, it seems like a bad time just to be a Facebook user.

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 This is the perfect time to address the questions that have been on your mind, Pisces. If you’ve been fretting over something, work it out. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, balance and harmony will reign supreme this week. If there is something you have been meaning to change, now is the time to get it done. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Intentions can be lost when communication is not effective, Taurus. So don’t expect someone to understand simply by your actions alone. Explain yourself along the way. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sometimes you give off the impression that everything is going well, even when it is not. Hiding your emotions works sometimes, but this week find another strategy. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, most of the time you seem slow and steady. But every once in a while you show some passion that others may not expect from you. These sudden bursts are human. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you can’t change the path the stars have set in your place even if you want to. It’s best to simply accept the cards and make the most of them.

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Friday, August 24

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Potato Salad, Caesar Salad $14

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Roast Beef Dinner $14

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Northern BC Concert Tour. Keepers of the Faith Quartet. Gospel concert, Sept. 3 (Monday) at 7pm, Gospel Island Church. Free admission. More info: Jeannette Sholander (250) 695-6586

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You can still submit your views about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipelines project to the Joint Review Panel. And we’re delighted that Riki Ott is coming to Burns Lake on Saturday Aug. 25, from 12 noon till 2 pm at the CNC campus in Burns Lake.

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Complete Commercial/Residential/ Industrial Janitorial Service All Floors, Carpets, Windows, Upholstery, made like new

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 donate to our wonderful Fall Harvest Auction or for more information call: 250695-6496 or 250-692-7439. 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 250-692-3001. 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

Call Branislav 250-692-1812 The newly renovated

Omineca Ski Club Day Lodge IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL Answers on page 23

CLUES ACROSS 1. Hyrax 4. Considerateness 8. Expressed pleasure 13. 1896 Ethiopian battle 15. Hawaiian dance 16. Khaki colors 17. Southern soldiers 18. Musician Clapton 19. 58703 ND 20. Letterman’s hometown 23. Fr. Riviera resort 24. Wrath 25. Put up with something 27. Divertimento 32. Comportment 33. Toward the mouth 34. Take in marriage 35. Composer of Rule Britania 36. Central parts of fruits 38. Ice hockey goal 39. Lair 40. A citizen of Denmark 41. Algeria’s 2nd largest city 42. Buildings 44. Extensive landed property 46. Bravo! Bravo!

Bravo! 47. Cereal grass spikelet bristles 48. Gives you instant long locks 55. Umbrian industrial city 56. Cheremis language 57. Wm. the Conqueror’s burial city 58. Beach (French) 59. 7th Hindu month 60. Tightly curled hairstyle 61. Niches 62. Connects the keel & sternpost 63. Take a seat CLUES DOWN 1. Persian dialect 2. Yemen port & gulf 3. Switchboard (abbr.) 4. From that place 5. Invisible emanations 6. Shear 7. Mexican tortilla dish 8. Highly regarded 9. Said of a city that “rose up” 10. Turkish district 11. Of a very dark black 12. Fall back time 14. Inanely foolish 21. Furnish with help

Grassy Plains Gospel Church

22. Former Italian monetary units 25. Made public by radio or television 26. Aka sesame 27. Skin infections 28. Before 29. Being cognizant of 30. Ballet dancer impressionist 31. Eve’s garden 32. Produced 36. Hiding place for storage 37. A single unit 38. Napoleon’s birthplace 40. Daily journals 43. Hanging threads edging 44. A canvas canopy 45. Central nervous system 47. Nest of an eagle 48. Assist 49. Father of Araethyrea 50. Yuletide 51. A piece of work 52. Clods 53. St. Philip, Patron of Rome 54. Arrogant & annoying person 55. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)

~ 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

MEET US AT THE HERITAGE CENTRE

Farmer’s Market Every Saturday from 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

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

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

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

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

Sunday Worship 10:30am

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

Sunday Service: 10:45 am

136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

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

IMMACULATACatholic Church

begins @ 10:30 am

SUNDAY, 10:30 AM ~Everyone Welcome ~

Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

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

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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GORDON HOWARD ANDERSON

April 3, 1927 - August 5, 2012 Following a courageous battle with heart disease, he leaves behind his loving wife, Betty (Elizabeth), daughter Beverly and many friends and relatives. Gordon was born in Biggar, Saskatchewan to Charlotte & Ernest Anderson. Survived by sisters Eileen, Barbara (Len), brothers Bob and Glenn. Predeceased by brother Stanley and son, Robert Wayne. The family moved briefly to Red Deer, Alberta and then to Prince George where the children attended school. At thirteen years of age Gordon began his working career as a dishwasher (flunky) in logging camps. He continued working in camps as a faller with teams of horses. When first married and living in Decker Lake he broke his leg in the middle of winter and the only way out of camp was to ride a horse bareback for several miles to the nearest house to get help. Gordon went on to work several years on road construction operating Diesel Cat for B. Guenter, A. Strimbold and G. Hart. His final career prior to retiring in 1992 was loader operator at Decker Lake Forest Products. Gordon was a talented musician, loved fishing, camping and travelling in their small motor home, driving the back roads and gathering firewood. He had a great sense of humour and loved his sweets. He lived a full life and July 19th he and Betty celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary together. He will be deeply missed and at his request there will be no service. A heartfelt thank you to the doctors and staff for the compassionate and professional care you provided. Bev and Betty thank everyone for the flowers, gifts and caring support during this difficult time.

MARIE KLASSEN Aug. 19, 1927 - Aug. 5, 2012 Marie was born to David and Susanna Doerksen on August 19, 1927 in Saskatchewan, close to Goultown. Marie met Albert at 17 years of age. They were both baptized and then married on October 5, 1946. They raised ﬁve children; Audrey, Rosalie, Donald, Marvin and Glen. Her hobbies were gardening, crocheting, sewing, reading her Bible, and doing word search. Marie and Albert worked countless hours on blankets for needy people through Mennonite Central Committee for overseas relief. Church family involvement was always a priority. She often quoted scripture, and was a person of prayer. In her eighties, Marie began falling and struggling mentally and tests showed she had a brain tumor. Downsizing became necessary but it was a huge adjustment for her. In May 2011 Marie moved into the Pines where she received the care she needed until her peaceful passing on August 5, 2012. Marie was predeceased by her parents; David and Susana Doerksen, her step dad George W. Dyck, her brothers and sisters Henry, Pete, Susie, Kay, Annie, Abe, Dave and Helene, and one great great grandson Kaiden McFadyen. Our thanks to the Pines staff for your compassionate care.

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 15 August 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 852.68 m (2797.5 ft) SLS Discharge: 292.13 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 291 m3/s Nautley River: 34 m3/s Vanderhoof: 340 m3/s Isle Pierre: 646 m3/s The annual Summer Temperature Management Program will end 20 August. Spillway discharge will be reduced to approximately 65 m3/s during September for the beneﬁt of Chinook salmon. Spillway discharge may be increased in the Fall to further reduce reservoir elevation before winter. 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

PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic ﬂowers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845 The Arthritis Society B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & 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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Lost & Found LOST CANON Camera at Radley Beach in Burns Lake on August 10, 2012. Camera not important just want the memory card back. (250) 5652081.

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Employment Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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. ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LTD is currently recruiting Line Cooks for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. We provide meal allowances, subsidized accommodations, and relocation assistance. Please forward your resume to: humanresources@arcticco-op.com

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The KDL Group is a Logging, Hauling and Road Construction Company that is currently seeking:

Processor Operators and Logging Truck Drivers to strengthen our team in the Fort St. James & Mackenzie areas. Work is immediate and for the remainder of the season. We offer a competitive beneﬁt package. Please forward your resume/information via fax to 250-996-8742; Attention: Anthony Boyd; or call 250-996-8032

Thomas Robinson Consulting Ltd.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: NW Supported Child Development Program The Supported Child Development Program is seeking individuals to work full and part- time providing support to children with extra needs in a child care centre. The support worker administers the child’s program plan in the centre and ensures participation in the child care activities.

Obituaries There will be a

CelebraƟon of Life for the late

John Fontaine on

August 24

at the Topley Community Hall at 2:00pm. Coīee and tea to follow.

Qualifications: Preferred: Early Childhood Educator or related field. Must be willing to participate in additional training as needed. Preferred skills & experience: • Experience working in an inclusive child care setting. • Ability to establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with families and child care setting staff • Ability to maintain a positive, professional, non-judgmental attitude • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position • Ability to be flexible and adaptable when working within the child care setting MUST have: • Valid driver’s license • Willing to have a criminal record check • Must be 19 years of age or older. Please apply to: Monique Brodie Phone: (250) 692-3604, Fax: (250) 692-3602 Email: lakescdp@telus.net Deadline for applications: August 31st, 2012

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BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are energetic, creative, motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, then we would invite you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fasted growing automotive companies. We have openings in several of our locations for SALES MANAGERS, SALES PEOPLE AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS. Interested in joining our team? Contact Dick Rosman at 1-888-410-5761 or Email your resume to: humanresources@bannisters.com

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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 26,000ft2 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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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

REPORTER/EDITOR The Lakes District News is currently accepting applications for the full time position of Reporter/ Editor. Applicants must have an education in journalism or equivalent writing experience along with knowledge of page design, layout and digital photography.

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneﬁt package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

Knowledge of local community an asset but not necessary. Telephone, reliable vehicle and valid driver license is required. Salary commensurate with experience, car allowance and full bene¿ts package is available.

Yard and Delivery Worker. Part time or full time. Please apply in person with resume at Starland Supply. Call 250-6927725 for more details.

Laura Blackwell Lakes District News Box 309, 23 - 3rd Avenue Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 Fax: (250) 692-3685 Email: laura@ldnews.net

Medical/Dental CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant wanted for 4 days a week. Minimum 2 years experience. E-mail Resume or inquiries to Info@haydendentistry.com

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103. QUALITY CONTROL person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & beneﬁts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com WANTED: Class 1 truck drivers and/or Owner Operators to haul logs in the Mackenzie area for Duz Cho Logging. Must submit resume along with driver’s abstract and be able to meet all safety standards. Please send application to joydcllp@gmail.com or fax 250-997-5430.

To qualify for casual custodial work applicants must: -

provide proof of completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) successfully complete Custodial Training Course – provided by School District No. 91 hold a valid WHMIS certi¿cate (can be taken after successful completion of Custodial Training Course) be able to demonstrate pro¿ciency in English; verbally, and in writing, if requested

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

Keith Wilson

Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Of¿ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 27, 2012. Please forward your applications to: Human Resources School District No. 91(Nechako Lakes) Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Greg Kingcott Distributor for the Lakes District area

• Design Consultation • Reno & Installation Available

Phone: 250-692-7789 Visit our website for door style options and colours:

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

Dawn Burns 250-845-8959 Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKER LAKES DISTRICT SECONDARY

Highway 16, Houston 1-800-665-3151 • www.sullivangm.com Northwest’s Largest Volume Dealer for a Reason!!

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an opening for an Aboriginal Education Worker for Lakes District Secondary School. The successful applicant will be required to work 4 hours per day, 5 days per week and be able to start the position September 4, 2012.

Professional/ Management

ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualiﬁed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas.

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Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 8 hours. The 8 hours of job shadowing will be paid.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR. Chwk Bridge Const Co has an immediate opening for an exp and energetic estimator. The successful candidate will be able to analyze and prepare estimates for bridges, precast products and earthworks. This is a full time position. Wages TBD with experience. Must be selfmotivated and able to work independently. Email resume with a handwritten cover letter to info@iotaconstruction.com or fax to 604702-0620. No phone calls.

Help Wanted

STRONG START FACILITATOR MOUSE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an opening for a Strong Start Facilitator at Mouse Mountain Elementary School in Fraser Lake. This position is 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. The successful applicant will be required to start work September 4, 2012 The district is seeking a highly motivated individual who will have the following quali¿cations: • • • • • •

Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) Certi¿cate in Early Childhood Education Community Care Facilities Branch B.C. License to practice Valid Child Safe First Aid Certi¿cate BC driver’s license - Class 5 Full Privileged and an exemplary driving record/current driver’s abstract 6 months experience as a licensed Early Childhood Educator working with children in the 0-5 age range and their caregivers

Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on our website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Of¿ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2012. Please forward your application to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The district is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who will be a proactive member of the school staff who provides general support and assistance to teachers with the academic, cultural, social and emotional support of Aboriginal students in the school. The successful individual will have the following: • completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) • one year of education in Aboriginal family studies • BC Driver’s License - Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract • six months of current relevant experience working with Aboriginal students • a detailed working knowledge of the local Carrier or Wet’suwet’en history, culture, traditions, and communities Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca. Successful applicants will be invited to verify their quali¿cations with required testing. Please forward applications by 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2012 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 hr@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH ABORIGINAL ANCESTRY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE CARRIER AND/OR WET’SUWET’EN NATIONS

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MCGREGOR M26 or Motorboat that sleeps at least 4 wanted. Please call 250 694 3417

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Equestrian GLENN STEW ART Natural Horsemanship Clinics (Stage 1 & Stage 3/4 and Extreme Horsemanship Competition in Smithers. Aug. 29 thru Sept. 2,2012. Call Anika at 250-8465494 or email gattiker@telus.net for more info. 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

Misc. Wanted BLAZE KING stove in top condition wanted. Please call 250 694 3417 COOK STOVE in top condition wanted. Please call 250 694 3417 DIRT BIKE in good condition wanted. Please call 250 694 3417 HORSE TRAILER for 3-4 horses in good condition wanted. Please call 250 694 3417 PICK UP camper or travel trailer in good condition wanted. Please call 250 694 3417

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Local LDSS graduate awarded $28,000 scholarship Graham plans to major in English at Trinity Western University LAKES DISTRICT NEWS STAFF

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Lakes District Secondary School student Ellen Graham, seen here at this year’s graduation ceremony, will be off to university in Langley this fall.

Recently graduated Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) student Ellen Graham, the daughter of locals Bill and Jacqui Graham, has been awarded the President's Scholarship to attend Trinity Western University for the fall 2012 semester. The prestigious scholarship is awarded annually to the top academic students of the incoming first-year class. According to Jacqui, Ellen, who is the youngest child of six, has always been a self starter. "We are very proud of her," Jacqui said. Ellen said that she was surprised to hear she received the scholarship to attend Trinity Western University. "I received a call to tell me I was eligible for the scholarship because of my grade point average, so I was pretty excited to hear I was chosen for the scholarship. University is expensive so this is definitely helpful," Ellen said. Ellen also received a $1,000 scholarship from Lakes District Maintenance and a $1,000 passport to education scholarship from School District 91 as well as an award for her achievements in English and drama. Her favorite subject is English literature and while completing her studies at LDSS she also participated in soccer, drama class and dance class. Ellen said she plans to pursue an English degree, possibly to become an English or French Immersion teacher, but that is something she is still deciding. "I am not sure about my career path yet, but I will be majoring in English at Trinity North Western University," she said. The Trinity North Western Univer-

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sity campus is in Langley and Ellen said she is looking forward to university life and the beginning of the school year, as well as the opportunity to go shopping in the Langley area. "There is good opportunities for shopping there," she said. While attending the university, Ellen will be living on campus but she plans to travel back to Burns Lake on a regular basis to visit with family and friends. "I will get pretty homesick, so I will be coming back to Burns Lake at Christmas and for vacations," she said. As for possibly teaching in Burns Lake once her degree is completed Ellen said, "I think I will return to Burns Lake one day because it is a good place to raise a family, but I don't think I will come back straight away." She will be welcomed to campus on Sept. 1, 2012 for Trinity Western University’s orientation week. The orientation program is designed to welcome new students to the campus learning environment, introduce them to the local area, and connect them with other first-year students who come from around the world to study at the university. Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions. Recognized for quality the university is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for educational experience by the national survey of student engagement; holds three Canada research chairs; wins national championships in sports and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact.

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Rentals 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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Vehicle Wanted DUMP TRUCK in good condition for ranch wanted. Please call 250 694 3417

Trucks & Vans LIFTED TOYOTA Hilux Surf Turbo Diesel. One Of a Kind! Excellent shape, 38 inch tires, 136,000 km, $14,500. Trades welcome. 250 694 3417

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