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Beautification project raises welts with local business

BRIAN MILLS Members of the business community remain unhappy over results of opinion polling on proposed changes to parts of the downtown core with regard to the Downtown Revitalization Plan. Three options were presented by council at a meeting on July 30,2012 of this year and input was solicited from local businesses regarding possible changes to the intersection of Third Avenue and Hwy. 16. The businessmen voted

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unanimously for option A which would have left street parking as it is at present. Council decided to go with option C. The businesses feel that their input was disregarded and are worried about how the changes will affect them. Specifically, changes that would reduce parking and narrow the already busy, winding, and crooked artery of Hwy.16. "At the meeting we gave them all the reasons we decided and it was unanimous," said business owner Wayne Brown, proprietor of Process 4 art gal-

lery. "Every one of the businesses said option A. And we gave our reasons for option A. And then we got a letter [from council] saying they were going with option C. "When you look at council's letter, it says that it hopes to encourage tourists to stop and explore. Where are you going to stop if there are no parking spaces? I don't care how beautiful you make our town, they aren't going to stop if there's no parking spaces," continued Brown. "No one is against beautification. We understand

that beautification is important to our community, I've had this shop for 35 years, I was the art teacher for three years before that. Beautification is obviously important to me... the aesthetics of this town. Unfortunately they don't consult people like me," he said. This sentiment was echoed in a July 26, 2012, letter to mayor and council from the acting president of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce (BLDCC), Ron Zayac which states in part; More on page 3...

BAD TURN Last week this semi made a turn on to West Palling Rd. a little sharp as part of the trailer slipped into the ditch causing the load of hay to shift and partially fall of the truck. West Palling Rd. was closed for several hours as Laura Blackwell photo the hay had to be unloaded.

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ANIMAL CARE Director Stephen Freeman, Regional District of Bulkley Nechako electoral area E and Director Bill Miller, electoral area B representatives presented a cheque for $2000 to Valerie Ingram and Alistair Schroff from the Lakes Animal Friendship Society for their animal care event.

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WCB reports on mill sawdust BRIAN MILLS At a teleconference on Aug. 16, 2012, a spokesperson for WorkSafe B.C. cautioned that although the investigation into the Babine Forest Product and the Lakeland mill explosions was still in progress and that the relevance of today's information as it related to the explosions and fires at those two mills was still being examined, they felt it was appropriate in keeping with their commitment to bring all relative information forward to

provide this update as a matter of general concern and advice to industry. Their concern is that information coming from a test laboratory in the U.S. indicates that particulate [dust] from green logs can be just as explosive in the right very dry circumstances as particulate from dry beetle killed timber. WorkSafe B. C. investigation director Jeff Dolan states, "In July green wood dust samples where submitted to a U.S. lab for comparative analysis with beetle killed wood

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which is being investigated as the potential fuel source in the two mill explosions. Test results we received show that green wood dust, like beetle wood dust, at a moisture content of below five per cent and a particle size of less than 75 micrometres poses a high risk for explosion when dispersed and ignited in the air. These properties are consistent with

dust that is found on elevated surfaces such as rafters and beams, inside dust collectors and in hot dry environments like light covers and processing equipment." WorkSafe B. C. hopes this information will make all mill employees aware of the critical importance of dust management in the workplace. They hope to release a report

To Hampton Afﬁliates and other local businesses and residents for their kind donations for bail money for the recent Jail N Bail event! Chris and Karla Ivany, good luck on the Tour de North!

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on the explosions in the two mills by late fall, early winter.

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Decision final on beautification ...From page 1 “The BLDCC is pleased to recognize the Downtown Revitalization Plan as a positive way to beautify the Village of Burns Lake and further promote economic growth and development in Burns Lake. The chamber was disappointed, however, by the visible lack of respect during the last Downtown Revitalization Committee meeting, as local business owners sought to express frustration regarding the long term stability of their business. The Chamber is devoted to empowering and supporting local business, and therefore urges the mayor and council to carefully consider the thoughts of local business owners who strive to contribute to sustaining the local economy.” The letter concludes, “What we are asking for is open dialog with the affected businesses with a willingness to directly answer their concerns.” When asked about the

process, Mayor Luke Strimbold said that when these concerns came up they went back to the Ministry of Transportation who will be in charge of the paving project and asked them for some options around the intersection of Third Avenue and Hwy.16, which were subsequently provided. “Then we said we’ll discuss this with the business people and try to understand what their concerns are and attempt to let them know what our thoughts and ideas are,” said Strimbold. The business people opted for plan A, which Mayor Strimbold says reflected the status quo; basically no changes to the intersection. In the end, he said, both the committee and council felt that option C was the best fit in terms of focusing on pedestrian safety and promoting active transport, which means alternative ways of getting around town such as biking. “We believe option C is the best option, we actually added some

additional parking in front of the theatre and Redferns,” said Mayor Strimbold. “We took all the ideas into consideration, we listened to the business owners and got their perspective, we listened to the committee,

and also as a council, we really wanted to pursue the safety and active transport in downtown Burns Lake.” He would like to do it a little differently next time, Strimbold said. “We as a council

recognize that we need to engage our business people earlier on in the process. We’ve learned a lot in this process, we would like to see more engagement in the future, earlier on in the game.”

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THANK YOU To everyone for the ﬂowers, food and all the wonderful cards and loss of my husband and dad. A special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff for the wonderful care while he was in the hospital. Betty Anderson & daughter Bev

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OPINION

TOM FLETCHER

Studying projects to death

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION:

Do you think the proposed refinery in Kitimat is a good idea?

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You’ve got to hand it to David Black. He walks to the beat of his own drummer. The announcement of his plans to build a $13 billion oil refinery in Kitimat was probably the first economic development announcement in recent history, over five bucks, that hasn’t been fronted by a gladhanding, credit-taking politician. And, he has the chutzpah to announce an oil refinery without lining up funding and/ or support from the oil industry, and without seriously talking to the First Nations involved. That’s kind of like me announcing that I’m going to start a new newspaper without lining up a printer (I’m not, by the way). Yes, the scheme is a little cockamamie, but Black is displaying what a lot of posers like to think they have … true entrepreneurial spirit. A true entrepreneur isn’t deterred by all those who say it can’t be done, but rather is inspired by it. And there are a lot who are saying this can’t be done. However, the idea does change the debate about the pipeline. There is a caution here, though. The two are separate entities. Unless actually lumped together as one project, they have to be dealt with separately. One of Black’s arguments for a refin-

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ery is that it deals with the thorny issue of shipping raw crude out through the Douglas Channel (the one with the islands in it, not the one in the Enbridge video) and a possible oil tanker spill. Refined oil is less hazardous to the environment, should it be spilled, than crude, which sinks to the bottom and wreaks havoc. That lessens the environmental risk debate in open water, but doesn’t change any of the risks along the 1,100-kilometre pipeline route. That’s as tough a sell up here in the North as tankers in yachting lanes is down south. And it would be a travesty to see the pipeline OK’d because of the refinery, but then not go ahead with the refinery. It’s similar to the forest industry that can make more money selling two-by-fours than it can selling rocking chairs. The oil industry can make more money selling crude to the highest bidder overseas than it can selling diesel. Black acknowledged that but then retorted: “Is (a refinery) economically feasible? Absolutely.” Just because the oil industry doesn’t want to do it, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t, or can’t, be done ... however, that tends to gloss over the debate over whether we should be lessening our dependence on oil instead of increasing it. I tend to agree with David Black. With all the moneyed experts lining up to tell us that Canada can’t (shouldn’t) build a refinery, I’m starting to think that’s exactly what we should do. Whether in Kitimat, Prince George, or Pouce Coupe … it doesn’t matter. As Black said, “it’s nation building.”

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NDP leader Adrian Dix has announced that one of his first acts as premier would be to withdraw B.C. from the joint review of the Enbridge pipeline proposal from Alberta to Kitimat. The two-year federal-led review will be mostly done by next May, but Dix proposes to start a new provincial assessment to examine at the B.C. portion. He doesn’t know how much it would cost, and under questioning he all but admitted the intention is to study the pipeline to death. Fresh from a summer tour of the pipeline route to reaffirm solidarity with its opponents, Dix is hardly in a position to consider anything but maximum resistance. As Premier Christy Clark did in her showdown with Alberta over benefits, Dix hinted that provincial permits for river and wildlife crossings would be made as expensive as possible, if not refused. The same fate awaits the Kinder Morgan plan to twin the existing Trans-Mountain oil pipeline to Burnaby. Dix left the impression that he would undo the years of work that have gone into bringing some rational sense to environmental approvals that can be, and have been, dragged out for years. The B.C. hearings would provide another platform for opponents, and more complaints to justify refusal at the provincial level, to go along with court cases and direct-action protests. Speaking of which, the frontal assault by agitators at the federal Enbridge hearings has mostly petered out. After 4,000-odd people were signed up to speak, most didn’t bother, and some hearings were cancelled. Apparently slacktivists such as “Jonathan L. Seagull” and “Cave Man” didn’t make it out of their Vancouver basement suites to tell the panel oil is bad. Professional environmentalists are now wringing their hands over Ottawa’s decision to leave smaller-scale reviews to the province. This means, for example, that there won’t be a duplicate federal review of the urgently needed refit of the John Hart Dam on the Campbell River. One reader suggested that environmental pioneer Roderick HaigBrown is still spinning in his grave over the damming of this legendary salmon river. Perhaps, but that was in 1947. Does it make sense today to lard pointless bureaucracy onto a reconstruction that replaces wooden pipes and provides earthquake protection, without expanding river impact? NDP environment critic Rob Fleming hammered away at the B.C. Liberals about this in the spring, reminding them that Auditor General John Doyle had exposed a lack of resources in the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, even before Ottawa’s changes. Fleming makes it sound like a huge new burden has been dumped on B.C. False. Provincial assessment already must be done with the participation of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada, the provincial ministries of natural resources and energy and mines, and of course aboriginal communities. This is why it’s so long and expensive. And don’t be fooled into believing that a federal review would go out and count the tadpoles and caribou again. It’s only the desk jobs that have proliferated. There weren’t just two levels of duplicate review, but three. Earlier in their mandate, the B.C. Liberals exempted major projects such as mines and energy generation from local government control, citing the “provincial interest” similar to the federal authority over projects that cross provincial borders. I agree with the NDP that B.C. environmental assessment needs more resources, in particular to do the follow-up on approved projects, as called for by the auditor general. Forest management needs more money too. All the more reason not to waste resources on political gestures. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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System ready to go again Pellet problem solved for arena heating

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BRIAN MILLS Pellet problems and a faulty motherboard on one of the boilers, says Village of Burns Lake development services coordinator, Jeff Ragsdale, were some of the difficulties they had to overcome while switching over the heating system at the Tom Forsyth Arena to bio-fuel. "Our heating system augers the pellets into a vacuum tube, which transfers them to the hopper on the top of the boiler, and finally another auger conveys them into the burn pot. This process appears to have been too detrimental to the industrial grade Tahtsa pellets, which where breaking apart and plugging up the system," he explained. "We switched to Pinnacle Pellets and have had better success." "There was also a faulty motherboard on

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The heating system at the Tom Forsyth Arena is up and running for another season. Jeff Ragsdale says the high tech heating solution promises to be a very efficient system. one of the boilers that 60 kw. boilers that are storage tanks the heated of operations, when was causing problems connected in a cascade water is pumped around they get some data back with programing," said design (in series) in the to various locations and from the software moniRagsdale, "Once that container immediately diffused via a series of toring system. was diagnosed and re- adjacent to the ice plant. radiators, or converted "We are in the process placed (still on war- The other container via heat exchanger for of loading our pellet ranty) the system per- holds the pellet fuel. domestic hot water fuel consumption data formed much better." The boilers heat glycol purposes. The boilers into our Green House The $418,880 con- treated water in a closed can be monitored and Gas monitoring softtract for converting the loop system and stores it controlled remotely by ware, but we have not Tom Forsyth Arena in three storage tanks in- computer software. system to bio-fuel was side the arena. The sysAll together the high had time to analyze the awarded to Fireside tem also captures waste tech heating solution financial performance Mechanical of Quesnel, heat from the ice plant, promises to be a very of the system yet." Ragsdale says the B.C. and there’s also natural efficient system. They There system con- gas backup boiler for will be able to form a system will be in operasists of three Froling P4 redundancy. From the more complete picture tion this winter. N O RT H S H O R E FRANCOIS L A K E PREMIER PROPERTY, 4.63 ACRES OFFERING THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

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The artisan centre is a gift & good fortune In favour

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Editor: I was most pleased to visit the Burns Lake Artisan Centre again this year as I had done one year ago on my first trip to Burns Lake. The number of quality artists that your community has to offer is quite impressive. As a seasoned traveller, I often seek out such artisan centers as I know this is where I can find the products and crafts of local artists who often cannot afford the overhead to display and sell their work. Upon my visit this time, I was shocked and extremely concerned to hear that there is apparently a threat to have the Lakes Artisan Centre closed down for political reasons. Promoting local arts is, as it should be, an essential objective of any local community. Culture is the very crux of what distinguishes one community from the next. Tourists come to visit culture which is made up of scenery, music, beliefs, customs and art which captures all of this. The primary reason for travel amongst tourists is to visit the unique aspects of a place, visit-

ing art galleries, historic sites and museums and seeing live theatre. The mere thought that someone might be considering closing down a self sufficient display of local arts is quite frankly astonishing and in my opinion, would be a grave mistake. Moreover, allowing such a treasure to close down would be tantamount to sending the most negative message to your locals artists as well as crushing the culture of your community. It is a well known fact that artists of all genres make approximately $23,000 per year. It is unrealistic to expect an artist to open up shop and display their unique craft. Nor is it realistic to expect local artists to start running a business with all the time and money that is required to do so. You would no longer have local artists dedicating their time to their craft, you would have struggling business people who no longer have time to make art. At the Lakes District Artisan Centre, you have the gift and good fortune of having these artists come together as

a cooperative to offer a museum like experience to tourists and to the citizens of Burns Lake all the while affording

themselves an outlet to offer their works of art. It is my hope that upon my visit next year, I can come to the Lakes Arti-

san Centre for another incredible experience. Rachelle Laforge, Artists Legal Services Ottawa

The issue is not how many places Editor: Why not two art galleries in Burns Lake? Why not? The more art seen by the public the more the community will appreciate what talent the Lakes District has. We're blessed with so many talented artists and artisans so let's give them as much exposure as possible. The issue isn't the number of places you can see and purchase art... the issue is the fact that our municipality, you the taxpayer, is subsidizing one business over all the others. Each landlord, each business must offer competitive prices in order to keep their tenant and/or stay in business. Offering the artist coop rent at $500/month means the municipality looses approximately $3,585,88/year (these are taxpayers dollars); at $800 per month the

municipality recovers its costs (no profit - just recovers costs). Should the village council choose to publicly advertise that the Interpretive Centre building is available at $800/month then other businesses/ other artists wanting to set up in our community could bid on it. At $800/month I've got a list of businesses wiling to move in now; even I could bid on it but then my landlord would have to rent the space at a loss in order to keep me from moving... again; it comes down to the municipality competing with private business which contravenes the charter: The village can not provide assistance or favour one business over another in a rental. "Solution" the artists co-op pay the going rate with no subsides. For clarity the various rental rates quoted above in-

cludes hydro, PNG, water, sewer, garbage and snow removal. Understand, I am in favour of an artisan centre: I wrote a letter of support for an artisan centre when the co-op was applying for grants (more taxpayer dollars) in order to start up such a centre but not at the expense of my business which supports over 30 local artists each month and provides artists' supplies to well over 100, plus custom framing and other creative gifts. The centre should not be at the expense of any other business or landlord within our community. Support our artists... you bet. I've been doing that at Process 4 Gallery since 1977. Respectfully, Wayne S. Brown, owner of Process 4 Circle Arts Gallery. P.S. Thanks for the apology Paula.

Editor: Media mogul David Black has my full support for his proposal to build a $13-billion oil refinery near Kitimat to process heavy oil from the Enbridge pipeline. I’ve had the same idea myself. Why should we let the Asian countries buy our Canadian crude oil and refine it for their markets when we could add value by refining it here in BC and shipping them the finished product? This is a strategy that would create local jobs for our own citizens and address the environmental concerns around oil tankers travelling in B.C.’s coastal waters. B.C, should be working with Alberta on exactly the kind of joint interprovincial venture David Black is proposing, a venture that would bring value-added tertiary oil refining to BC along with the heavy oil pipeline. Shipping gasoline, jet fuel and other refined oil products by tanker is just as practical as shipping crude oil and lot safer from an environmental standpoint. Roop Virk Chilliwack

VIEWPOINT BY HUGH NEAVE

I had a wonderful 90 birthday party; thanks to everyone who came

Here I am back again with my news and stories. I sure do miss writing every week so I am hoping I can get back into the groove so to speak. It seems lots has been going on that I have missed out on. In the hospital I spent a day less than a week in our local hospital. It was a good place to be when you are not well. The nursing care is just wonderful and caring. You could not find a better place. Also the medical staff are very professional in caring for their patients. I was very fortunate to watch them move the nurses residence. This was a huge move. When the building was in its

old location it looked much smaller, but when it was lifted and ready to move it just looked huge. The move was so smooth, it was hard to believe. I would guess professional such as they are just take it as a days work especially with so much equipment made for the job. The residence is now in its final location, just waiting for the new foundations. The next move will be our hospital which will be coming up in the future. Once more I must give many thanks in appreciation for the care that I was given from all the staff at the hospital for the week I was a patient there. You were all just great. My good friend I was so sorry to have missed my very special friend Abel Peters funeral. Abel was like a brother to me, he was such a special friend, as we could sit for hours and enjoy each others company. I have a number of

stories that Abel told me as these are not recorded. Some day I will tell them to be remembered as they are very interesting. Abel was a special man and a special friend. I will miss our visits we used to have. Abel was born in September and I was born in August. We were both 90 years with a few days. Although our culture was so different there was a close bond between us that could never be broken and grew through the many years we knew each other. We had that wonderful word respect for each other and it grew with the years. My 90th birthday Saturday evening and night of Aug. 25 at the Francois Lake Hall was a such a special time to celebrate my 90 birthday. What a heart warming event it was for me, so many friends and family. All my friends feel like family as I have a close too feeling of you all. So many of you I have known as a young-

ster going to school and now have families of your own. It has been such a privilege to have lived as long as I have and in the same district. It’s now over 71 years that I have lived with you. I have seen you cry, I have seen you in hard times and I look back at what a privilege it has been. It’s no wonder that I feel so many of you are part of my family. It was a great pleasure to have my brother Peter and his wife Madeleine come up from Oliver to help me celebrate. It’s been years since we have had such a great visit. Peter grew up at Francois Lake so there were so many memories for him too. I was told there were 130 folks at my party. It was all so wonderful for me and I will look back for the rest of my life with so many happy memories of it all. I must not forget the members of my family who worked so hard to make it all happen and make it all so special

for me. It went off so smooth. Many, many thanks to you all I am so proud of you. This is a note in one of my cards that’s really something to think on and I quote “It’s not near important how many years a fella has lived as how many other folks have been right glad he has.” I have my birth certificate at hand and dad just wrote Hugh as my name. I asked why he did not finish it off with another name and his answer was “You were so sick as a baby we did not expect you to live beyond every day, so we didn’t finish off your birth certificate.” So it looks like I have won out in the long run. I outlived both mother and dad in years. Back on the prairies Although I have been away from the prairie for a lifetime I still have so many wonderful memories of my growing up years. There were lots of hard and sad times but also so many won-

derful times. I always feel something pulling me back there. I would never leave my home and family and so many friends here in B.C. You have all been so special to me and made my life what it is today. Here is a little story that happened almost a lifetime ago and it came to light the evening of my party. During a nasty cold windy night in mid winter that a father walked across the lake with a sick baby. This father had walked from Uncha valley and set to cross Francois Lake on the ice. It was well past midnight and the start of a blizzard and maybe 30 below at the least. The visibility was almost nil. I drove out on the ice with my taxi as far as I dare and put the headlights on full to help guide him. Out he came out of the driving snow. How he found his way I do not know. I had already phoned the hospital and Dr. Holmes. I made town in record time with the child. The

father was Steve Quaw and the baby was his. As I was sitting at the table at my party this very attractive lady with two very pretty teenage daughters came and sat beside me. She said “Do you know who I am.” I said “No, I don’t.” Then she said “I am that little child whose life you saved so many years ago.” We hugged for a long time and talked. I think we both had tears. I had a short visit with her daughter who will be going out of Grade 12 next year. I hope she reads my column as I neglected to get her address and I would like to keep in contact with this family. Fathers are so special to their families and Steve was willing to save this little ones life but I also felt very humble. Please contact me if you will as you are very special to me. Take care have a safe week and always remember God loves you and so do I.

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Hook Me Up with hook ups BRIAN MILLS Tourist information councillor, Shelby Benson thought there might be some improvements the town could make to help persuade the tourists to stick around a little longer. “There’s a couple of things we could use in town, a lot of people are looking for a place to stay that’s close to town and that provides hook-ups for water and power [for RVs]. A lot of RVs are coming through and right now the closest places with hook-ups are quite a ways out of town; like Sandy’s Resort on Francois Lake (and Beaver Point on Tchesinkut). So it would be a valuable asset to have some RV hook-ups closer to Burns Lake for the tourists who want to explore the town and surrounding area,” she said. Tourist numbers in Burns Lake appear to be down somewhat so far this summer. Statistics gathered at the tourist info centre show overall visitors that took the time to stop in and register from June and July of last year at 1,382 and 1,844 persons respectively, while this years figures show just 644 for June and 1,408 for July, indicating a drop in the number of tourists passing through town. Of the people checking in a majority were interested in adventure recreation, such as bike and hiking trails, fishing, and a fair number asked about recreation vehicle (RV) accommodations.

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Government comments on Kitimat refinery DELYNDA PILON A proposal to construct a $13-billion dollar refinery in Kitimat by media mogul David Black as an end point for Enbridge pipeline bitumen has met with mixed reactions from local leaders. MLA Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, says he sees the potential of such a project, though a lot needs to happen before such a proposal becomes a reality. “I think it’s a very interesting proposal. Of course it will have to go through an environmental review, and we have to make sure corporate investors are on board,” he said. He added he expects the addition of a refinery, should the project take hold, will change the conversation around the pipeline. “It changes the dialogue of the conversation around the Northern Gateway Pipeline, especially

when you get an individual such as David Black, who comes with real credibility, and who’s engaging in this project. I look forward to following it along and seeing where it goes.” Bell said he knew Black was considering the project. “Mr. Black has e-mailed myself and Minister (Rich) Coleman over the last bit of time,” he said. “We knew he was thinking about this and thought it a was an approach to take in terms of adding value to the bitumen as well as mitigating some of the environmental risks in terms of transporting heavy oil on the ocean.” Bell added it’s a bit to early in the game to speculate on what having a refinery in Kitimat will mean to northern B.C. “There’s a lot of work to be done. I think we’re jumping a bit ahead. Mr. Black, however, suggested there may be upward of 3,000 jobs created,” Bell said. “The notion of increasing capacity of refined product in B.C I

think should be attractive to the consumer as well. Refining your own oil then selling it back as oil and diesel to the consumer is likely going to create a more competitive environment for automotive fuel.” Bell added he’s disappointed by the NDP’s reaction to the announcement. “There’s a whole bunch of real interesting things that come with this,” he said. “It’s disappointing to me the NDP opposed it without knowing anything about it. I think that is worrisome. My interest and approach is ‘tell me more.’ I’m interested in knowing more about this and what it can do for us. I think their approach shows a real lack of respect for environmental process and a lack of understanding of what needs to be done to drive the economy. If they were to form government and just say no to every major proposal that comes forward there will not be a lot of jobs in More on page 8...

7TH ANNUAL WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATION

Golf Tournament Tee Off time starts at 9:00

September 15, 2012 at Carnoustie Golf Course

4 Man Best Ball EARLY REGISTRATION (before August 31, 2012) $65 REGISTRATION (after September 1, 2012) $75 includes green fees, steak dinner, door prizes, WFN golf towel & golf ball

Proceeds of this event will go to the Youth & Elders Christmas. To register contact Rhonda Brown, event coordinator at 250-698-7307

Estate Sale

An estate sale for the late John Fontaine will be held

Friday, August 31st from 6-9pm and Saturday September 1st from 9-2pm. This sale will be held at 208 Marilyn Drive, Burns Lake, BC. Items included in the sale are household furnishings, dressers, china cabinets, china, etc.

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This summer could be a scorcher.

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Northern Goshawk

The Burns Lake Community Forest is home to a number of goshawk nests. The Northern Goshawk builds nests that are approximately 100 cm in diameter. The nest is often located on the first branch whorl of the largest tree in the stand of timber in their chosen breeding area. The Northern Goshawk builds a nest almost every year (though they return to the same area yearly). By mid-August, the fledglings have learned to fly and hunt so the nest is vacated. For more information on the Northern Goshawk, google Frank Doyle and Todd Mahon as they have been researching these birds in the area for over ten years. Within the Community Forest, breeding areas are maintained through large wildlife tree patches and work with Frank Doyle to determine best management strategies for these specific areas.

Nearly half of all wildfires in British Columbia are caused by human carelessness. Please prevent and report wildfires. To report a wildfire, call *5555 on your cell. For more information, visit emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca

For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

Deadline for Fall fair entries is August 31

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

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Accident injures one person Thank you from the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce

On Friday, Aug.24, 2012, at approximately 9:24 a.m., the Burns Lake RCMP Detachment received a report of a two vehicle injury incident on Hwy. 16 at 2nd Avenue in Burns Lake, B.C. Police and British Columbia Ambulance Services immediately responded to the scene. Police investigation determined that a west bound 2001 blue Dodge pickup driven by an adult male from Houston, B.C., crossed the center line and collided with an east bound 2012 red Chevrolet Cruze. The female driver, from Burns Lake, who was the lone occupant of the Chevrolet Cruze, was transported to the Lakes District Hospital by ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Laura Blackwell photo

Pipe dream or a credible plan ...From page 7 B.C. Instead there will be a high rate of unemployment.” The proposal brought forward by David Black is certainly ambitious, but it is unclear whether he will be able to commandeer the supply of oil from Enbridge and the foreign partners involved in the Northern Gateway Project,” said NDP energy critic John Horgan in a press release. “It remains to be seen whether it’s a pipe-dream or if it is a credible plan with realistic price tags and capacity.” Horgan said if it ever manages to get off the ground, it would still have to follow a rigorous environmental process and full consultation with First Nations. New Democrat MLA for Skeena Robin Austin said seeing as there is no change to the level of risk with the pipeline, then the pipeline should still not move forward. “There is nothing wrong with the principle of trying to add value or economic

benefit to the project, but the potential for disaster with the pipeline is unchanged,” said Austin. “Northern communities know the risks are too great, and that’s why they oppose the project.” Terry Teegee, Carrier Sekani tribal council chief said the addition of a refinery is immaterial to him. The pipeline, he added, will still be crossing First Na-

tions land. The risks, he said, are just too high. “They have that recent ad of 99.99 per cent of safety success rate,” Teegee said. “We got a guarantee of 100 per cent. Don’t build the thing, and we’d like to see Christy Clark say the same thing. Don’t build the thing.” Paul Stanley with Enbridge said building or not building a refinery

really has no affect on building the pipeline. “What we’ve been saying is that it’s not something that would impact the Northern Gateway project,” Stanley said. “If Mr. Black is successful he’ll still need a pipeline to move crude oil from Alberta to Kitimat. It’s an interesting idea but it really has no impact on the project.”

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Thank You to all the businesses that participated in the ﬁrst Big Pig Hunt! ACI Computer Service Aksenz Studios All West Glass-Burns Lake Blue Zone Clothing Bulkey Valley Credit Union Burns Lake Auto Supply Burns Lake Home Harware Burns Lake Husky Carey's Positive Electronics Comfort Zone -Flying Dutchman Service Country Grill- Topley Direct To U Wholesale Govt. St. ( Old Shar's Location) Grizzly Jim's General Store -Topley Health in Order Homeside Antiques Kal-Tire-Burns Lake Lakes Artisan Center LDFC Mulvaney's Pub & Grill NAPA Auto Parts -Burns Lake Overwaitea Foods P & B Feeds 'N' Needs Sunshine Inn Takysie Lake Resort Your Dollar Store with More Thank you to the buskers, venders, businesses and artists that braved the heat and brightened the sidewalks of Burns Lake for the Friday Street Festival! The Big Pig "Concert in the Park" and the "Big Pig Gig III" were a great success with hours of help and knowledge of Lake District Arts Council, Rob Thorburn Sound, Carli & Julie Kennedy plus the talented local artists and musicians!

Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and businesses a day of Family Fun, Music and Magic was enjoyed by many: Omineca Beetle Action Coalition Northern Development Initiative Trust Lakes District Arts Council Province of British Columbia New Gold Inc- Blackwater Project Flintstone Mining Division Robert Vandermeer Babine Forest Products Decker Lake Forest Products Village of Burns Lake Overwaitea Foods Burns Lake Native Development Corporation Bulkley Valley Credit UnionBurns Lake Angelika Posselt Moui Jugeborg Hofmann Thank you also for the additional generous support to the Big Pig Race Competitors: A & W-Burns Lake Burns Lake Husky Market Chevron Town Pantry Regional District of Bulkley -Nechako CIBC College of New Caledonia Subway Burns Lake Cathy Stanton-Manulife Securities Canadian 2 For One Chevron Bulk Station Glacier Toyota Jim's Ultra Auto Service Marvin Strimbold Mike Robertson Mulvaneys Pub & Grill Root 16 Restaurant Sweet Dreams Esthetics & Laser Studio Sullivan Motor Products Sunshine Inn -Burns Lake Royal Canadian LegionBranch #50

A Big Thanks also goes to BLMBA for sharing your Race Weekend, to the wonderful volunteers that came to help at the ofﬁce and those that joined the "Train Gang", the Visitor Information Staff and the Village of Burns Lake Staff that went above and beyond Thank you all that completed the to keep the Big Pig Visitor/Competitor Survey show running and big THANK YOU to Hawkair smoothly. Aviation for your generous donation If we have missed of the prize! anyone our apologies. Congratulations to the winner of the Hawkair Flights for Two to Vancouver (YVR):

Marie Bertacco of Burns Lake

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TROUT FISHING Brian from Smithers caught a few trout while visiting Nadina Lake Lodge, situated on Nadina Lake, south of Houston. The lodge sits nestled near the base of the picturesque Sibola Mountain Range and offers the beauty of the Canadian wilderness at your doorstep.

Ootsa Lake Bible Camp fundraising “Run for the Campers.” The kitchen cooling/ heating system has broken down, they need our help to pay the $11,400 repair bill. My name is Wendy Brown and I will run from the Bible Camp to the ferry landing, then Radley Beach. Donations can be dropped off at Burns Lake Public Library.

Sept. 15 in Burns Lake. Contact Brenda for more info 250-698-7720.

REC CORNER Upcoming Events: Indoor PlaySpace This program for children ages 2 to 6 years old will be available be opening in late October early November 2012. Location: Muriel Mould Neighborhood of Learning Gym. Please visit our Facebook page and website to for updates on dates and times for the Indoor PlaySpace program.

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Spike in drowning deaths this year CONTRIBUTED A significant increase in the number of recreational drowning incidents this summer is prompting the BC Coroners Service to reiterate the need for greater caution around the province's lakes, rivers and ocean coastline. BC Coroners Service statistics show that 34 persons have drowned in recreational incidents in the province between July 1 and Aug. 21. This represents an increase of more than 50 per cent when compared to 2011, where a total of 22 persons drowned during all of July and August. In 2010, the number of drownings for the full two-month period was 24. The highest number of drownings - a total of 14 - has occurred in the southern Interior region of the province. Nine have died on Vancouver Island, and

five in northern B.C. Almost half the deaths - a total of 15 - occurred in lakes. Another 11 occurred in rivers, with six in the ocean and two in swimming pools. Of those who died, only five were female. One child under the age of 10 died, and one teenager. In contrast, five of those who died were over the age of 70 and another six were in their sixties. Seven persons died while swimming and another seven died from falling into water unexpectedly. Others were boating, attempting to cliff- dive, or rafting/tubing. There have been no scuba-diving deaths so far this summer. Investigation into these deaths is ongoing in all cases. It is clear, however, that some of them could have been prevented through better water safety measures.

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August 22, 2012 - 45 Golfers Sponsored by: Northland Dodge

August 15, 2012 - 38 Golfers Sponsored by: Napa

0 to 16 Flight Low Gross: 1. Doug N. 37 2. Pete C. 39

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Low Net: 1. David K. 34 2. Tom B. 34

Long Putt: #3: Kevin T. KP #2: Waylon R. KP #6: John R. Deuce Pot:

Long Putt #7: George N. KP #5: Brian A. KP #9: 17 + Low Gross: 1. Darrell B. 38 2. Frank W. 40 Low Net: 1. Edmund B. 32 2. Deen C. 34

Birdies: Pete C., Brian A., Edmund B., George N., Jim M., Dale T., Roland C., Doug P., Owen P., John R., Dean C., Ken F. Back Nine Birdies: Doug P., Pete C., George N., Jim M., Tom B. Hidden Hole:

0 to 16 Flight Low Gross: 1. George N. 35 2. Brian S. 36 Low Net: 1. Brian A. 32 2. Dallas B. 33

Long Drive: #: John R. KP #5: Ray A. KP #8: Ray A. Deuce Pot: Brian S.

KP #4: Brian S. KP #6: Dale T.

Birdies: Brian A., Edmund B., Brian S., George N., Jim M., Chris B., Dale T., Roland C., Pete C., Clayton C.

17 + Low Gross: 1. Roland C. 39 2. Edmund B. 40

Back Nine Birdies: Brian A., Dallas B., Rick R., Jim M., Frank W.

Low Net: 1. Darrell B. 32 2. Frank W. 34

Hidden Hole: 7 on 2 Jim G., Jim H.

Long Putt #2: Tom B.

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New season set to go for this year

The season is based on a mixed program of pop and folk as well as classical

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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A new season of local live entertainment featuring seven concerts in seven months presented by the Lakes District Arts Council (LDAC) is scheduled to begin in the fall; and according to arts council president Sandy Barth the lineup this year is a very good one. "The season is based on a mixed program so that we have some pop and folk programming as well as classical and a mix of dance, music, and song," she explained." The one thing that every one of these programs have in common is that it is a top quality performance. These are professional musicians and performers and they are the best that we can get within our budget." And the budget is quite substantial thanks, Barth explained, to a variety of government grants including national, provincial, regional and municipal components plus corporate sponsorship from about 40 local businesses and fees from the 220 people who subscribe to the program. "So we have a very balanced budget and I think that it reflects the fact that we have a very balanced program, and that whatever we bring in is going to be a very good performance," she said." "It may not be something you know, or maybe your preferred choice, but you can appreciate the level of skill and talent that's demonstrated by the performers will be very good." Aside from the budget, Barth said, hundreds of volunteer man hours are required to put the program together each year and include such things as developing the program, dealing with contracts and contacting agents, securing venues, at-

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at the LDSS multi-purpose room. Described as an inspiring evening of music and dance, it is the most ambitious production in seven seasons. Cadence appears on March 3, 2013. This four man vocal group performs with microphones but no instruments, and have been entertaining audiences for over a decade with innovative jazz arrangements, genre-hopping covers and eclectic originals. The season's final concert will be the four member woman's group, Red Chamber. Taking its inspiration from the traditional Chinese "Plucked

String" repertoire the group creates a unique sound that spans centuries from transcriptions of the Tang Dynasty to modern compositions and other plucked string genres like Bluegrass, Jazz, and Folk. Red Chamber will appear on the afternoon of April 14, 2013. Season tickets are expected to be going on sale around Aug. 30 at Process 4 Gallery, across the street from Rexall Drugs on Hwy. 16. in downtown Burns Lake. The LDAC is looking for volunteers to billet members of the British Columbia Boys Choir for a couple of nights in December.

The Sojourners’ are a hometown gospel sung by this trio originates in Texas, Detroit, and Chicago, and is described as having an authentic edge and seriously soulful sounds. Don’t miss ‘em. tending meetings, grant ploration of African violinist Calvin Dyck writing, and account- and Brazilian music. and piano accompanist ing. One of the reasons His warm performance Betty Suderman. The that ticket prices are so style, humorous anec- show is described as a inexpensive pointed out dotes, and the musical multi-dimension show The 69th Annual Lakes District Barth, is that the LDAC artistry of himself and with a fascinating stohas no paid staff and his two accompanists ry, colorful costumes, no facility [building] to are a real crowd pleaser imaginative backdrops September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2012 and stirring music. The maintain, allowing lo- and fill out the bill. Saturday & Sunday cals to see shows for $9 Next up on Dec. 3 venue is the First MenPancake Breakfast that would cost $25-$30 at the First Mennonite nonite Church. On Feb. 12 the Ballet in the city. Church, and Dec. 4 at Entertainment - on stage The season will kick Grassy Plains hall is Jorgen Canada presents Radical Run, off with the 'The So- a performance by the a fully staged version Tiki Climbing Wall journers' to start the British Columbia Boys of Tchaikovsky's popuball rolling on Saturday, Choir, with Artistic lar ballet, Swan Lake, “It’s A Family A-Fair” Oct 13. at 7:30 p.m. at Director Tony Araujo. the Lakes District Sec- This wonderful choir ondary School (LDSS) has performed all over multi-purpose room. the world and enterThe Burns Lake Tragedy Fund Society The hometown gospel tained locally in Burns (BLTFS) sung by this trio origi- Lake and Grassy Plains has taken in approximately $750,000. nates in Texas, Detroit, in 1998. The choir will and Chicago, and is open the holiday season In total we have given out to described as having an with a performance of Babine Forest Product workers, authentic edge and seri- Christmas music. $458,000. ously soulful sounds. The concerts continIncluded in that amount, those who felt ﬁnancially threatened David Myles follows ue on Jan. 21 with The were encouraged to apply for extra ﬁnancial help and almost all on Nov. 6 with an ex- Golden Violin, featuring

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received help without question. Even if some applications were questionable, in the beginning we thought not to question an applicant too much, due to the already high stress levels everyone carried. Approximately 25 - 30 per cent of the employees have asked for extra ﬁnancial aid and been given ﬁnancial aid.

Knowing that a lot of donations compassionately come forth mainly for the burn victims and that the fund had grown so large, we felt compelled to give each burn victim $10,000 (which is included in the total amount given out). We certainly hoped that this would lift their spirits and faith in our community of fellow men and women. Now, seven months later, we have $292,000 left in the fund and the BLTFS board is now wanting to take the approach to disperse the remaining funds to only those who have become destitute due to terribly unforeseen circumstance. The few who have slipped through and can not receive any kind of assistance what-so-ever. Also to the employees who have not found work by the time their unemployment claim runs out. Due to this fact, the board will be strictly enforcing the criteria that is in place. A copy of the criteria can be found on at www. burnslaketragedyfund.org. Applications that are not ﬁlled out completely, such as all household income recorded on the application, will not be considered.

Free Admission GOSPEL CONCERT

Monday, September 3rd at 7 pm Gospel Island Church For more information call Jeannette Sholander at 250.695.6586

Do make every effort to be frugal, so we can have funds available for your fellow co-workers who are in extreme need now and further down the road. At this time we would also like to extend a big thank you to the following people who previously sat as directors on the Burns Lake Tragedy Fund Society. They have all put in valuable volunteer time for our community.

• Susan Zimmer • Bruce Disher • George Deschene • Anna Bertacco

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New doctor in Burns Lake excited about snow are all looking forward to exploring their new environment. "I don't know how to fish yet," he chuckled, "I'm really looking forward to

Doctor and family looking forward to new community

Chair Yoga Every Tuesday & Friday from 10:00 11:00am at the Southside Health & Wellness Centre. More information call (250) 694-3270.

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Dr. Chris Kibonge lived and worked in the Republic of South Africa before moving to Burns Lake to continue his medical career. A friend and colleague of his immigrated to Mackenzie B.C. two years previously and encouraging emails about the warm reception he received in the small northern Canadian community persuaded Dr. Kibonge to give Burns Lake a try. "For the last three or four years, I have been wanting to move to Canada," he said, "I wanted a safe place to raise my family. There is a lot of violence in South Africa," he noted. Dr. Kibonge is not aware of any active recruitment campaign to bring doctors to Canada

learning how to fish." He likes tennis and golf and would like to take to the air for a look around the country. "I'm More on page 20...

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Due to a private function on September 1, 2012, Café on Takysie will close at noon and re-open the following day at noon. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your consideration in this matter. Thank you, David Gruen and Rise’ Johansen, proprietors Submitted photo

Dr. Chris Kibonge takes a trip with his family Forrester recently. from South Africa. For Borders, where he conhim it is just a coin- centrated on the deadly cidence that there has disease Human African been so many of his trypanosomiasis, comcountrymen through monly know as 'sleepBurns Lake in the last ing sickness', which is while. transmitted by the tsetse Dr. Kibonge studied fly. in Zaire, South Africa, In 2002 Dr. Kibonge as a student where he moved to the rural-ingraduated as a general dustrial town of Whitpractitioner. He worked bank, South Africa, there for a few years where he completed with the World Health his masters in family Organization and also medicine and practiced with Doctors Without for the next several

on the Francois Lake years until immigrating recently to British Columbia. Accompanying the doctor are his wife and three children; a daughter of 14, and two sons, aged eight and 10. His wife is a qualified information technology engineer, he says, who hopes to begin nursing studies after taking time to settle in their new surroundings. Dr. Kibonge says they

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REVELATION: “A Look into God’s Daytimer” September 9th - 30th Sunday mornings at 10:30 am Muriel Mould Primary School

Exhibit hall entry form dead line for Fall Fair is August 31

3D Bioprinted Meat 3D printers have been around for a few years now, and can create anything from toys and tools to replacement bones and guns. Now a new company in the US called Modern Meadow wants to take things to the next level by “printing” edible meat. The new startup, which just approved for an up to $350,000 USD grant from PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel’s foundation, is planning to use carefully layered textures of different types of cells is a specific structure to create the edible product. Though the science of edible printed meat will be difficult, company representatives also acknowledge that it may be difficult to convince most consumers to switch to their product. Modern Meadows hopes to initially market its products to vegans and vegetarians who object to eating meat on ethical grounds, as well as people with strict religious restrictions on their diets.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Start thinking about curbing your spending, Virgo. Your finances are in trouble if you don’t make some changes. More is going out than is coming into your accounts. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it’s hard to keep friends if you are overly critical of the way they live their lives. Remember, no one is perfect -- including you. Keep an open mind at all times. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it seems as if drama is always following you. That’s because you tend to be the life of the party or prefer all eyes be on you.. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may feel like you’re the only one keeping the ship from sinking. However, this is not the case. Behindthe-scenes work is taking place, also. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Trust your instincts, Capricorn. Someone who seems like they have your best interests at heart really may have ulterior motives. Heed Capricorn’s sage advice. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a good night is in store this week. The night brings rewards you did not expect. Working hard yields more than financial success, offering personal satisfaction as well.

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Ootsa Lake Bible Camp fundraising. “Run for the Campers.” The kitchen cooling/heating system has broken down, they need our help to pay the $11,400 repair bill. My name is Wendy Brown and I will run from the Bible Camp to the ferry landing, then Radley Beach. Donations can be dropped off at Burns Lake Public Library.

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Northern BC Concert Tour. Keepers of the Faith Quartet. Gospel concert, Sept. 3 at 7pm, Gospel Island Church. Free admission. More info: Jeannette Sholander (250) 6956586 Burns Lake Terry Fox Run will take place on Sept. 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 info call: 250-695-6496 or 250-692-7439. The Lakes District Ofﬁce of the Canadian Cancer Society will be closed 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 1-888939-3333.

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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Burns Lake Community Church

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

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LEILA JEAN STEWART Feb. 2, 1931 - Sept. 3, 2005 I do not need a special day to bring you to my mind, The days I do not think of you are impossible to find. Each morning that I wake up I know that you’re gone, And no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on. My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you no one will ever know. My thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill, In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. If I could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true, I would pray to God with all my heart for yesterday and you. A thousand words can’t bring your back, I know because I tried, And neither will a million tears because I’ve cried and cried. You left behind my broken heart and happy memories too, But it’s not the memories that I wanted, it was simply you. You are loved and missed so very very much

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Coming Events JOIN US for Sunday School. Starting Sept. 23/12. Classes for all ages. First Mennonite Church. Contact Pam Higginson (250) 692-3542

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

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Also, participate to win one of 10 prizes totalling $1000! www.yourinsights.ca 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 22 August 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 852.62 m (2797.31ft) SLS Discharge: 32 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 255 m3/s Nautley River: 31 m3/s Vanderhoof: 337 m3/s Isle Pierre: 604 m3/s Discharge will be increase to approximately 65 m3/s in September and 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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Abel Thomas Peters, former Chief of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, veteran of World War II, father, grandfather and great-great grandfather, passed away peacefully in the Burns Lake and District Hospital on August 15, 2012, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was a month short of his 90th birthday. Abel was born on September 16, 1922, while his parents were on a hunting trip in the Ootsa Lake country. He was the second son of Thomas Peters (1890-1963) and Rose (Louie) (1897-1985), daughter of the legendary Chief Louie (1867-1951). Abel grew up in the old village of Belgatchek, situated on the north shore of Cheslatta Lake at the confluence of Knapp Creek. He was one of 11 children and had a relatively happy childhood exploring the vast land and the rivers and lakes of the Cheslatta Territory. He learned early how to hunt, trap and fish and spent much of his time in his family’s seasonal camps honing his skills under the strict eye of his parents and Chief Louie. Abel thrived on hard work and he also became a lifelong student of learning about the land, the environment, the birds, fish and animals. He seemed to have an unquenchable thirst for exploration and knowledge. The consistent cycle of Abel’s life was abruptly halted when he was sent to Lejac Residential School in Fraser Lake. He recalled later that he enjoyed learning at the school because his mother Rose taught him the basics of spelling even before he got to Lejac. While he enjoyed the schooling , he didn’t like the religious discipline enforced by the nuns and brothers. Over time he grew lonely and Cheslatta Lake called him home. At the age of about 13, Abel and a friend from Fraser Lake, snuck away one afternoon and after 4 days and 75 miles later, they walked into Belgatchek village. Always seeking adventure, Abel ventured out of Cheslatta on numerous occasions to work on various ranches and sawmills where he perfected his skills as a livestock man and a sawyer, talents that supported him for the rest of his life. He also worked on the railroad between Prince George and Prince Rupert. He was working in the roundhouse in Prince George during the early years of World War II, when he decided to sign up for the Canadian Forces and join the fight overseas. After training in Wetaskin, Alberta and Nova Scotia, Abel and his Winnipeg Rifles were shipped overseas to England for even more training. Abel’s first taste of combat occurred on June 6, 1944, when his unit was one of the first to disembark from their landing craft and wade through the surf of Juno Beach at Normandy, France. Abel was one of a lucky handful that made it ashore. After 28 days of fierce fighting inland, Abel was shot in the head and arm by a German machine gun sniper, near the Cannes, France airfield, and suffered very serious wounds. Abel convalesced in a British Army hospital for weeks before being sent home. He arrived in Halifax on a Red Cross ship, then was put on a train with hundreds of other wounded soldiers. After a cross country train trip, Abel spent the next few months in Vancouver and Victoria hospitals. He carried a steel plate in his head for the rest of his life. Abel returned home to his beloved Cheslatta family and established a small sawmill near his home that soon became a thriving business. In late March 1952, unbeknownst to the Cheslatta people, the Aluminum Company of Canada built a small dam at the outlet of Cheslatta Lake and the water began to rise. With no notice, the Department of Indian Affairs (DIA) and Alcan came to Cheslatta and told the people that they had to move immediately. Abel was one of the few who could speak and understand English and he was named their interpreter. Abel fought extremely hard for his people, but on April 21, 1952, they were forced to surrender their lands and immediately walk the 50 miles out of Cheslatta to the Grassy Plains area. When they returned later for their belongings, they discovered that contractors had been hired to burn and destroy the 3 villages and all the building on the Cheslatta Lake. Nothing was left and there was nowhere to go. The sudden relocation began a tragic breakdown of the social and cultural fabric of the Cheslatta causing many deaths calamities that were to haunt the people for decades. All the while, Abel Peters never stopped helping the people or fighting for justice. In 1962, Abel became the second elected Chief of the Cheslatta. In 1963, Abel bought a 120 acre farm on York Road near Danskin and established another sawmill. There, he married May Jack (1939-1990) daughter of Michel Jack (1882-1960) and Helen Maurice (1911-1981), and the grand-daughter of White Eye Jack (1869-1934). Abel was the father of 13 children. Abel was a founding Director of the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation in 1974 and travelled to Ottawa on the ‘Constitution Express’. He worked closely with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation in their long battle to achieve justice over their forced relocation. He was elected Cheslatta Councillor, serving from 1966-1968 and again from 1985-1990. He was an active member of the Cheslatta Negotiating Team which finally settled their case with Ottawa in 1993. Abel was a guiding force in returning his people to Cheslatta Lake during the Cheslatta Redevelopment Project 1991-1993. On January 30, 2012, Abel paid Rio Tinto Alcan $6.00 in cash for the return nearly 12,000 acres of fee simple land that Alcan had acquired as a result of the 1950’s Kemano I project, including the old Cheslatta village sites and Reserves. After 60 years, the Cheslatta people once again, owned their homelands outright. On May 30, 2012, Abel fired the 3 rifle shots signalling the “Return of the Spirits” ceremony, where several hundred people witnessed 2 Priests bless the remaining cemetery and Cheslatta Lake itself as the resting place for over 60 graves that were washed away since 1952. Abel is survived by his sons: Richard, Lyndon, and McKinnon Charlie; daughters: Karen, Shirley, Lena, Penny and Geraldine Charlie, numerous grandchildren and great-grand children. He was pre-deceased by his wife Mary Mae Jack; sons: John Thomas, John Peters, Ben Peters and Marten Peters; daughter: Verna Peters; brothers: Alexie, Johnny, Frank, Stephen and Enoch Richard; sisters: Cecilia Peters, Justine Williams and Mary Quaw; grandchildren: Chassidy Charlie, Jerico Thomas, Jr. Cheryl Morin, Richard Peters Jr., Roy Peters and Rikko Naumann. Funeral services, with military honours, were held at the Grassy Plains School on August 18, 2012, Father Obidis officiating. Internment was at the family cemetery at the Abel Peters Ranch on York Road near Danskin, British Columbia.

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Forever in our hearts Edith Constance Joan Bond (Keefe)

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October 5, 1921 - July 29, 2012 Edith was born on the southside of Francois Lake on October 5, 1921 at Hospital Point Hospital. She was the second daughter to John and Alice Keefe, long time residents and pioneers in this area. She shared many happy memories growing up with her brothers and sisters while living on the farm and later helping in the family hotel. In 1936, while the family moved to the north shore of Francois Lake, Edith went to Prince Rupert to continue her school requirement so she could pursue a career in nursing. While in Prince Rupert she met her future husband, Richard Bond, who was doing his army training. Before they were married, however, he was sent to Europe for World War 2 and Edith went to New Westminster to pursue her nurses training. Despite contracting serious illnesses while in training, she graduated with first class honours in 1946. Shortly afterward, Edith and Dick were married at her family home in Francois Lake. Edith and Dick built their first home in Vancouver where their daughter Alice was born. Ken, their son, was born three years later following a move to Dawson Creek. Edith and her family moved to Prince George in 1954 where she had a full and happy life as a wife, mother and active community member. Living in Prince George allowed Edith and her family to spend many great holidays at Francois Lake which included visiting her siblings and having many family get-togethers and sing-alongs. In 1967, Edith and her family moved to Calgary where she made many good friends and enjoyed plenty of great games of bridge. Francois Lake once again called Edith back when Dick retired in 1976. Here they built a family home which provided many times of happiness for her children and grandchildren. Following the death of her husband in 2000 and a series of health challenges, Edith moved to Burns Lake in 2007, where she spent her final years at Heritage Manor and the Pines. Edith Bond passed away peacefully at Burns Lake Hospital July 29, 2012. Edith is survived by her children Alice Armstrong and Ken Bond (Zain). Her grandchildren Borden Armstrong (Stacey), Barbara Armstrong (Dale), Shireen Bond (Josh) and Nick Bond (Emilie), as well as 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Marion Mummery, Virginia O'Meara, John Keefe, Ralph Keefe (Marine) and brother in law Hugh Neave (Josie, deceased). Her family wishes to thank all the friends and community members who have shown their love and support over the years.

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The College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following position: SUPPORT WORKER - Aboriginal Service Plan Burns Lake Campus Under the direction of the Regional Director or their designate and in cooperation with community partners and Aboriginal Service Plan (ASP) team members, this position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating an Aboriginal student support program. This position will be responsible for promoting access and supporting students within the programs and services of the Lakes District region. The incumbent will work closely with the student support team and will advocate for Aboriginal students/participants linking them with relevant community and college support services as needed.

Under the direction of the Regional Director or their designate and in cooperation with community partners and team members, this position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating a support and employment program for students who are enrolled and have completed a CNC trades/vocational program and are seeking employment or apprenticeship opportunities. To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.

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Operations Supervisor Skeena Sawmills Ltd. is a forest products company located in Terrace, British Columbia that is restarting an existing sawmill operation and has related woodlands operations. We are expanding our woodlands staffing to meet our forest operations requirements. As a result we are currently seeking to fill the position of Operations Supervisor. Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Operations Supervisor will supervise and contribute to managing forest operations related to our forest tenures, with a focus on the supervision and coordination of all aspects of harvesting (logging), road and bridge or access structure construction, maintenance and deactivation and other related operations. Specific roles and responsibilities of the position include: t Ensure operations are conducted safely and in the most environmentally responsible and cost effective manner t Provide direction and supervision to ensure compliance with logging, site and other plans and various legal or regulatory requirements t Supervise and coordinate logging, road or bridge or access structure construction, maintenance and deactivation and other related operations t Administer and manage contracts for logging and other operations t Assist to coordinate, plan and schedule production to achieve log delivery and inventory or sales targets t Contribute to the development and maintenance of a system for determining rates and costs for logging, hauling, road construction and other operations t Assist to develop log manufacturing specifications and log quality specifications and ensure those specifications are met t Assist with the preparation and implementation of annual operating plans, budgets and forecasts related to forest operations t Maintain effective relationships with government agencies, contractors, suppliers, First Nations and stakeholders Candidates will have at least five years of operational forestry experience and be a Registered Professional Forester or a Registered Forest Technologist in good standing or eligible for registration with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals. Additionally, the individual should demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills and be proficient with applicable computer software. Terrace, a vibrant community of 15,000 residents in northwest BC, offers affordable housing and a full suite of facilities, services and recreational opportunities. Many outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, atving, boating, camping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, (downhill/backcountry/cross-country) skiing and world renowned salmon and steelhead fishing are located right at your doorstep. Skeena Sawmills Ltd. offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. If you are an appropriate candidate for this position and you are seeking a challenging position with opportunities for career advancement and to contribute to managing our forest operations, then please forward your resume and covering letter to the Woodlands Manager at tan.calhoun@skeenasawmills.com by September 14, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Log Buyer Skeena Sawmills Ltd. is a forest products company located in Terrace, British Columbia that is restarting an existing sawmill operation and has related woodlands operations. We are expanding our woodlands staffing to meet our forest operations and log supply and sourcing requirements. As a result we are currently seeking to fill the position of Log Buyer. The Log Buyer will be responsible to secure and manage a sufficient supply of logs from sources other than our forest tenures to meet the consumption requirements for the sawmill operation and for log sales or trading purposes. Initially, for a period of less than one year until a planned retirement, the Log Buyer will assist and work closely with the present Log Buyer and thereafter is expected to assume the roles and responsibilities of the position. The Log Buyer position reports to the Woodlands Manager. The Log Buyer must demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, honesty and professionalism in the conduct of business. A good understanding and knowledge of forest operations and lumber manufacturing are required. Specific roles and responsibilities of the position include: t Assist to develop, implement and adapt a strategy for the purchasing and sale or trading of logs, including the identification and evaluation of potential log supply sources t Appraise and analyze opportunities for securing log purchases or for log sales or trades t Monitor, understand and analyze factors related to the supply, demand and competition for log supply t Negotiate, prepare and administer contracts for the purchase of logs or log harvesting and deliveries and for the sale or trading of logs t Coordinate, plan and schedule production to achieve log delivery and inventory or sales targets t Assist to develop log manufacturing and log quality specifications and ensure those specifications are being met t Assist with the preparation and implementation of annual operating plans, budgets and forecasts related to the purchasing, sale or trading of logs and related operations t Maintain good working relationships and a network of contacts with licensees, suppliers, contractors, government agencies and First Nations Candidates must possess good negotiation, interpersonal, computer, analytical and business skills and should have operational forestry experience (> 5 years). Additionally, the individual should have strong organizational and communication skills. It is preferable that candidates be a Registered Professional Forester or a Registered Forest Technologist in good standing or eligible for registration with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals. Terrace, a vibrant community of 15,000 residents in northwest BC, offers affordable housing and a full suite of facilities, services and recreational opportunities. Many outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, atving, boating, camping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, (downhill/backcountry/cross-country) skiing and world renowned salmon and steelhead fishing are located right at your doorstep. Skeena Sawmills Ltd. offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. If you are an appropriate candidate for this position and you are seeking a challenging position with an opportunity to contribute to meeting our log supply and sourcing requirements, then please forward your resume and covering letter to the Woodlands Manager at tan.calhoun@skeenasawmills.com by September 14, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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