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Morrison Mine waiting for the green light

Police continue to seek public assistance in missing man The Burns Lake detachment of the RCMP continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing man.

Pacific Booker still expecting to proceed with $2.5 billion mining project

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FLAVIO NIENOW Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. (PBM) is still waiting for the outcome of Mount Polley’s review panel to proceed with the Morrison Copper/Gold Mine Project. The mine project, located north of Granisle, was to have began in 2014 to mine an estimated $6 billion in mineral resources. On Aug. 4, 2014 a breach of the tailings storage facility dyke occurred at Imperial’s Mount Polley mine causing water and tailings to be released. The incident caused Mary Polak, minister of environment, to suspend the environmental assessment of the Morrison Copper/Gold Mine Project pending the outcome of the independent expert engineering investigation and review panel in relation to the tailings dam breach at the Mount Polley mine. Under the BC Environmental Assessment Act, the minister of environment has the right to suspend an assessment until the outcome of any investigation conducted by the government of British Columbia. This wasn’t the first time PBM faced a setback in the Morrison mine project. On Oct. 1, 2012 a last minute denial ...see MORRISON MINE

Burns Lake has been awarded a $14,975 agefriendly community planning and project grant to help support local strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy.

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Burns Lake fighter changes his life around through sport Paul Alec Junior went from participating in preliminary fights to being the main attraction of fighting events across the province in just a couple of years.

Ballet at its best Ballerinas and toy soldiers joined in a ballet class last week at the Lakeside Multiplex. FLAVIO NIENOW PHOTO

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“I’m new in town and I don’t like winter driving, so we didn’t go very far to shop.”

“I only shop locally. We have to support our town.”

“I shopped here as well as out of town. There are some items that I couldn’t find in town.”

“I shopped here, but also did some shopping in Price George. Some things you just cannot find in town such as men’s clothing.”

“I bought all the presents here, except for something I bought on Amazon.com. We keep seeing shops close down in town, so if we shop locally, that won’t keep happening.”

“I did some of my Christmas shopping in Prince George because there are more options and better deals.”

“I shop locally as much as I can, but some things you can’t find in Burns Lake such as mind craft games. I think people are trying to shop locally as much as they can though.”

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MORRISON MINE from t P1 of an anticipated environmental approval took PBM and the mining industry by surprise. Despite a positive assessment by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) that the project had “adequately and reasonably” dealt with all environmental, First Nations and public concerns, environment minister Terry Clark’s office denied PBM’s application. In a Feb. 13, 2013 press release, PBM announced that it had retained a Vancouver law firm to advance litigation against the Province of British Columbia in connection with the refusal of the government to issue an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Morrison Copper/Gold Mine Project. Pacific Booker Minerals won the court case in December 2013, and had a second chance to see the mine project come to life as the environment minister was asked to reconsider PBM’s application. The $2.5-billion mining project now awaits the outcome of Mount Polley’s review panel, who has until Jan. 31, 2015 to report its findings on the cause of the tailings dam breach. Despite the setbacks, company director Erik Tornquist says he remains confident the mine project will be completed. “The company wishes to emphasize that it is committed to bringing the proposed Morrison Copper/Gold Project to commercial production,” he said. If you currently Subscribe to You Can NOW

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Thanks to the Bulkley Valley Credit Union for sponsoring the Burns Lake Merchant Mistletoe Bingo contest, Kathy Dash has won herself a $1000. Sandy Doré (L), manager of the Lakes District branch of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, delivers the prize of the Mistletoe Bingo contest to winner Kathy Dash. The winner was picked through a random draw from over 300 participants. Dash will enjoy the holiday season with gift certificates to over 16 businesses in town. Flavio Nienow photo

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Are we really capturing the perfect moment?

Climate talks end 2014 in disarray

I was recently covering an elementary school Christmas concert in Burns Lake. It was adorable, all the little kids were dressed up, singing and having a great time on stage. But if you looked away from the stage, you would see a sea of proud parents all holding professional cameras, smart phones and tablets. In fact, I saw one woman filming with her tablet on one hand and shooting an iPhone video with her other hand simultaneously (that is actually better coverage than what I was hoping to do; I don’t think I can compete with that). I was actually afraid to stand up and move around because I knew I was going to ruin 50 different videos by doing that. Although the excessive use of technology becomes obvious in children’s Christmas concerts, fortunately you still don’t see a lot of it in small towns. At least when I talk to people here, I don’t have the feeling that they are dividing their attention between me and their Facebook feed. But are we using technology as a tool for our well being, or are we getting addicted to it? Is technology helping us create long-lasting relationships? Is it helping us enjoy the present moment with the ones we love? Or is it distracting us from what’s right in front of us? The latter seems to be the case, at least in bigger centres. Have you ever been to Japan? You would notice that the incredibly busy streets and subways are surprisingly silent. Everyone (and I really mean everyone) has their headphones on, and their eyes are glued to their phones. People are not making eye contact, talking to each other or paying attention to what’s surrounding them - they are not living the present moment (I am pretty sure this is what a modern-day zombie apocalypse would look like). Sure, a lot of the behaviour I just mentioned in Japan is cultural, but the scenario doesn’t seem to be that different in cities such as Toronto. If you walk into a cafe or hop on a streetcar, people are also starring at their phones incessantly and not interacting with each other. While it seems as if the situation is getting worse because children are now playing with smartphones before they can even speak, some experts say technology use will peak and decline. Of course, technology will keep evolving, but some experts say the next generation will start slowing down and realizing what’s healthy and what isn’t. I completely include myself in the criticism of this column. I was recently at a Christmas party where I wasn’t allowed to take photos or make videos. The result: that’s all I could think about for hours! I still managed to take a couple of photos and one video while trying to hide my phone. And, just like most people, I find myself constantly starring at my phone. The truth is that texting has become our main form of communication. When people are having any kind of important moment, whether it’s a graduation, a birthday, a wedding or a Christmas party, everyone is taking photos and videos instead of actually enjoying the moment. It has become more important to show how happy we are on Facebook than to actually be happy. The question really comes down to: Are we really capturing the perfect moment? Or are we missing the moment entirely because we are too busy holding our cameras? If someone arrived from the past and saw us today they would probably think we are dysfunctional (and they would be right). So think about this next time you’re with a friend or having a party and you feel the urge to stare at your phone. Take a moment to look around you and see what’s happening. Pay attention to the present moment, don’t post it on Facebook and watch how you feel.

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Peruvian desert. These vast 1,500-year-old petroglyphs, visible from space, are among the great mysteries of archaeology. “Time for a change!” blared huge yellow letters dragged across the sacred site by paid protesters trampling the delicate terrain. I’ll say it’s time for a change, starting with scratching Greenpeace off your Christmas card list. Earlier there was the spectacle of Canada’s national media, reflexively denouncing Ottawa’s supposed inaction on greenhouse gases after U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a surprise climate agreement with China in advance of Peru. “Over to you, Mr. Prime Minister,” chirped CBC anchor Wendy Mesley, joining other TV networks in falsely portraying the U.S. deal as a breakthrough. This non-binding gesture soon produced many cartoons, one of which shows Obama stripped to his underwear in a poker game with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is surrounded by a pile of chips and an American flag. The U.S.-China announcement served as a preview of Peru, where developing countries would again refuse any substantive restrictions on their fuel use. China graciously agreed to continue ramping up its world-leading greenhouse gas emissions until 2030, while lame-duck Obama pretended he could commit the U.S. to further reductions. Between them, the U.S. and China account for about half of global human-caused carbon emissions. Due mostly to the surge from China and India, Canada’s share has fallen from two per cent to 1.5, which should help put all those “tar sands” protests into perspective. Days later, Environment Canada released its latest national emission statistics, an event ignored by most media. “Between 2005 and 2012, total Canadian GHG emissions decreased by 5.1 per cent, while the economy grew by 10.6 per cent over the same period,” the report states. B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak joined the throngs who jetted to Lima. There she met officials from California and other U.S. states to re-announce their modest efforts to put a price on carbon emissions. TV anchors and other wide-eyed innocents might have been left with the mistaken impression that the huge U.S. petroleum industry is cutting back, when in fact it has grown enormously thanks to shale oil and gas production. And California continues to produce, by its own state government measure, the most carbonintensive heavy crude in North America. Overshadowing all of this is the drop in the world price of oil, mainly the result of Saudi Arabia flooding the market in an effort to push competitors out of business. In the latest sign of the U.S. public’s lack of interest in reducing emissions, sales of larger vehicles immediately spiked up as gasoline prices fell. I’m still receiving criticism for a recent column in which I declared myself an “agnostic” on human-caused global warming. Agnostic means searcher, and my search has continued for real signs of climate change and its potential causes. Our glaciers are receding, no question, but the current trend started around the 1850s, when a sport utility vehicle had one horsepower in leather harness and B.C. was about to be declared a British colony. But amid the noise, there is serious evidence being put forward that our province is undergoing a climate shift with major consequences. And there are calls for action. I’ll discuss that next week.

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In case you missed the outcome of the latest United Nations climate change conference in Lima, Peru, it was another costly, embarrassing failure. This one is likely to be remembered mostly for a staggeringly stupid stunt by Greenpeace employees, who were threatened with prosecution for defacing the Nazca Lines, a world heritage site in the

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Parking and seating money The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society (NKDF) presented a cheque to the Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club (TCSC) in the amount of $7000. The payment was the first installment for the expansion of the parking area at TCSC, as well as the addition of a set of bleachers. The cheque presentation took place on Dec. 18, 2014 at Rio Tinto Alcan’s office in Burns Lake. (L-R) Kristi Rensby, president of TCSC; Sharon Marr, director of TCSC; Liz Kemppainen, secretary of TCSC; Caitlyn McMahon, events committee member at TCSC; and Lianne Olson, director of NKDF and Rio Tinto Alcan’s representative. Flavio Nienow photo

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terest rates during the eight-year construction period. BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald said the six-month delay provides time to work out compensation agreements with Treaty 8 First Nations who have declined settlement offers. The federalprovincial environmental review panel gave the go-ahead for the project in May, but noted its unavoidable impacts on aboriginal hunting, fishing and trapping rights that are assured by the 1899 treaty. A group of Peace valley landowners has already started legal action against the project, having refused offers from BC Hydro to buy their land. Aboriginal groups in Alberta, downstream of the project, have also started court action against it. NDP leader John Horgan called the decision “a $9 billion gamble” and repeated his call for a review by the B.C. Utilities Commission to see if the additional power is going to be needed by the time the dam is operating in 2025. The BCUC will determine BC Hydro rates in the years ahead, and how much they will go up to pay for the most expensive public construction project in B.C. history. The government plans to mitigate BC Hydro rate impact by reducing the dividend the government takes from the power company’s operations each year. Bennett said a review of alternative clean energy sources, including wind, solar and geothermal power, showed they can’t compete on price because they are intermittent sources that would require backup power.

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Energy Minister Bill Bennett, BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald and Premier Christy Clark (not shown) announce decision to proceed with the Site C dam on the Peace River at the B.C. legislature last Tuesday. Tom Fletcher

The B.C. government has given the go-ahead for BC Hydro to start construction on a third dam on the Peace River, with a delay of six months to try to work out settlements with area aboriginal communities and landowners whose properties will be flooded or cut off. Energy Minister Bill Bennett said Tuesday a review of construction costs upheld the $7.9 billion estimate for the Site C dam that was developed in 2010, but the overall price tag has risen. Delaying the proj...announcing the winners of our ect six months from its original start date adds inflation and interest costs, and calculating the effect of the provincial sales tax replacing the HST brings the total to $8.34 billion. The province is establishing a “project reserve” of $440 million to bring the total estimated cost to $8.77 bilAge 3-5: Age 6-8: Age 9-11: lion. The project reserve Rhys Griffin Jazira Jack Lela Thiessen is in case of unforeseen events such as a rise in- 744 Centre St., Burns Lake •

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We have hungry kids Healthier Communities gives money to the Burns Lake community

Editor: Re: Ron Peden’s Scam Alert Mr. Peden’s comments about phone scams are well taken. We all have to be wary of the many bogus solicitations that come in on the phone. However his comment that “… there [are] no hungry children where we live” is not completely true. One need only visit the local food bank to realize that there are far too many people in need. Our food bank is a necessary service supported by the generosity of our community, and any help that can be given is welcome. May the light and love of the season be with you. Ian Carnie

In favour of Site C Dam

Editor: I’m glad to see that the Site C Dam project is finally moving ahead after 50 years of talk. The dam is going to take a full 10 years to build before it produces a single megawatt of power, so the sooner we get things going the better. After all, who can imagine what the clean energy demands on our province’s power grid will be a decade from now in 2024. It could be LNG, it could be new, next generation mines and processing plants, it

could be something that’s not even on the radar yet. Whatever it is, having a robust supply of reliable, cleanly generated energy is an economic asset that gives us an ongoing edge in a world dealing with climate change and the need to lower carbon emissions. Bravo to all those who worked to make Site C a reality. Sincerely, Jimmy Pelk Langley, B.C.

We need Site C Dam as we will need the power

Editor: It’s unfortunate that we didn’t build the Site C dam back in the 1980s. It’s true that we didn’t need the power from Site C back then, but in retrospect it would have been a lot less expensive to build and we could have been selling the power for the past couple of decades and using the revenue to pay for the dam. Dams in this province have always been built before we actually needed the power. We routinely sold that extra power – clean power – to various states and provinces that needed it. The revenue helped

keep BC Hydro rates down and the dam building process created jobs, good jobs. Plus, when we finally needed the extra power, it was there for us, ready and waiting. But instead of staying a step ahead of the game, and ahead of population growth, we’ve been buying power from outside the province to top up the supply of power our current dams are no longer able to supply. That seems completely contrary to the province’s time honoured tradition of keen foresight in energy matters and anticipating future

energy needs. We will never recoup the missed energy revenue opportunities of the past, but we can learn from the experience and get ahead of the game once again. The need for power certainly isn’t going to get any less in the future. So let’s get ourselves back in gear and not miss out on the energy opportunities still to come. We need to build the Site C dam now because by the time it is built we will need every ounce of energy it can produce. James McCartney New Westminster, B.C.

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Northern Health’s Partnering for Healthier Communities - Building a Better You presented a cheque in the amount of $2500 to Omenica Ski Club. The money will be used to buy 10 sets of skis for children under the age of eight. The cheque presentation took place on Dec. 18, 2014

Northern Health's Partnering for Healthier Communities - Building a Better You presented a cheque in the amount of $1400 to St. Luke's Community Church and Heritage Centre. The money will be used to purchase a laptop and an LCD projector. The cheque presentation took place on Dec. 18, 2014 at the village office. (L-R) Katherine King, committee member for Building a Better you; Lynn Synotte, committee member for Building a Better you; Laurie Neave, director of St. Luke's church; Kim Gillespie, secretary of St. Luke's church; Donna Fowler, chairperson of St. Luke's church; Rhoda Anderson, committee member for Building a Better you; and Mayor Luke Strimbold.

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Flavio Nienow The Burns Lake detachment of the RCMP continues to seek the public's assistance in locating a missing man. At approximately 10 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2012, Burns Lake RCMP received a report of a missing adult male - Perry "PJ" Sebastian, from Hagwilget, B.C. He was reportedly last seen during the early morning hours of Dec. 26, 2011, near Southbank. Born in 1982, Sebastian is described as First Nations, with brown eyes and black hair. He is of slender to medium build, approximately 5'11" (180 cm) and 170 lbs. (77 kgs). Sebastian was last seen wearing a camouflage toque, black hoodie, black vest and gray shirt along with navy track pants and black shoes

Perry Sebastian (runners or hikers). To date, police have conducted a ground and aerial search in the area where Sebastian was last seen. Police have also conducted a water and shore line search by boat on the Southside of Francois Lake. Several leads have been followed up with, however, police to date, have not been able to locate Sebastian. Anyone with information on Sebastian or his whereabouts are asked to contact the RCMP Burns Lake Detachment at (250) 692-7171 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Zeman said for prized species such as Roosevelt elk on Vancouver Island, winning a resident tag in the lottery is rare enough to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As hunter numbers rebound, they increasingly face the choice to aim for another species, Wishing you all drive long distances to an unrestricted rea very Merry gion, or hire a guide. Christmas and The latest changes include returning KooHappy New Year. tenay bighorn sheep to a general open season for guided hunting. The restriction that Thank you for all only full-curl rams can be hunted remains your support this in place. past year! Thomson said the population will be closely watched, and harvest limits returned cates if necessary. Zeman said the BCWF is conift certiﬁailable! G cerned that this iconic Rocky Mountain trov WIKIMEDIA COMMONS always a phy could once again be over-hunted. Moose are the most sought-after species for hunters in B.C., with harvest restricted by a lottery in most The popularity of hunting in B.C. contin416 Government St. • Open Wednesday thru Saturday Noon til 5 pm regions. Hunting is increasing in popularity after a long period of decline. ues to increase, from about Tom Fletcher 81,000 licences issued in 2003 to As B.C. hunters packed rooms to protest regulations giving more than 100,000 last year, which guide-outfitters and their out-of-province clients a larger share of means more resident hunters are losBURNS LAKE AUTOMOTIVE big-game permits, the provincial government argues that the shift ers in regional hunting lotteries. BCWF compiled statistics for is being exaggerated. & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY The latest increase in the share of guide permits to hunt moose, moose, the most popular big-game grizzly bear and other restricted animals in limited-entry hunt- target. 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Burns Lake has been awarded a $14,975 age-friendly community planning and project grant to help support local strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy. In Burns Lake, the funding will be used for the Let’s Get Active 365: Burns Lake and District Seniors’ Leisure Programming Pilot Program. Dooseon Jung, director of recreation services for the village of Burns Lake, said the program will offer activities throughout the four seasons to improve the life quality of seniors in the Lakes District area. Activities

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will include arts and craft, card tournaments, community garden, healthy living classes, fitness classes and free membership for the Lakeside Multiplex. The program is expected to start in February 2015, and Jung said she expects well over 100 seniors to participate in the program. “Fitness, social and recreational programs are beneficial to physical and mental health,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said. “This program will give seniors in our community a way to stay active while meeting new people.” The age-friendly community planning and project grant program is a partnership between the provincial government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Each successful local government receives up to $20,000 to help undertake a variety of activities - from setting public policy to delivering information and services - that address the needs of older residents. In September 2014, the Ministry of Health announced further funding of $500,000 to continue to support the grant program. "Community projects, from accessible trails to workshops on preventing elder abuse, have significant impacts on the health of older adults," said Michelle Stilwell, Parliamentary Secretary for Healthy Living and Seniors. "I am particularly pleased to see numerous communities' projects focused on accessibility and keeping seniors safe."

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Lakes District Maintenance (LDM) Service Area #24 - Lakes and Service Area #20 - Robson won this year’s deputy minister’s contractor of the year award. The award is for LDM's maintenance work on the Hwy. 16 corridor. (L-R) Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation; Cori Funk-LDM, Wendy Benyk, CEO of Lakes District Maintenance; Steven Gailing-LDM, Rod Saul-LDM and deputy minister Grant Main. Submitted photo

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What should parents do when their children receive a threat? Flavio Nienow

A concerned mother from Burns Lake recently contacted Lakes District News because her daughter had been threatened on a school bus. According to the mother, a student told her daughter that he would "bring a gun and shoot her [her daughter] in the face" next time they encountered each other. Shortly after the incident, the Burns Lake mother contacted the local police. According to Staff Sgt. Grant MacDonald with the Burns Lake RCMP, when the detachment receives a complaint alleging violence on school property, a staff member (trained in threat assessment) is assigned to complete a threat assessment with the school. "Based on the evidence gathered, the police will determine whether there is any criminality involved," said MacDonald. "If so, and depending on the age of the person who has committed the offence, the

police would complete a criminal investigation and work with the provincial crown prosecutors office to determine if charges are warranted based on the evidence." MacDonald continued to explain that if there has been no criminal offence, or if the person(s) involved are under the age of twelve, and not chargeable, the police would work with the school district and other agencies as deemed relevant, to resolve the matter. The local detachment of the RCMP also has a member who is trained in conducting interviews with children, said MacDonald. "Should there ever be a call for service involving an incident at a public school, the Burns Lake detachment has members trained to provide an immediate action response to the incident," he said. Additionally, the local detachment of the RCMP consults annually with each school administration within its policing jurisdiction to provide updates of its School Action For Emergencies plan. The School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes also takes preventive action by sending all students a notice outlining its student threat assessment process at the beginning of each school year. The student threat assessment is initiated when behaviours include but are not limited to "violence; verbal or written threats; Internet threats; possession

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of weapons (including replicas); bomb threats and fire setting." Although the Burns Lake mother contacted the RCMP directly, the School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes encourages staff, parents, students and community members to report all threat related behaviours to the principal of the building who will activate the initial response. When a threat making or high risk behaviour is reported to the principal, the principal will activate the protocol by contacting the district person in charge, and a team will be set up that is appropriate to the situation. Once the team has been activated, interviews may be held with the student(s), the threat maker, parents and staff to determine the level of risk and to develop an appropriate response to the incident. The school district will then develop an intervention plan and request the assistance of the RCMP if required. "Threats must be taken seriously, investigated and responded to," states the threat assessment notice by the School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes. "Please be advised that threat behaviour will not be tolerated and that all threats of a serious nature and all high risk behaviours will be investigated and assessed accordingly; this may involve other agencies and ministries including the RCMP."

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Paul Alec Junior went from participating in preliminary fights to being the main attraction of fighting events across the province in just a couple of years. Alec fought for the first time when he was 24 years old in Dawson Creek, B.C., roughly two years ago. His competitor, a silver medalist in Taekwondo, was knocked out within the first two minutes of the match. His second fight - this time in Penticton, B.C. - also ended shortly when he won by technical knockout. Alec is now in Kamloops training for a Unified Combat League fight in Merritt, B.C., on Jan. 3, 2015. He will fight for the title of King of the Valley against - also undefeated - Artem Marchuk from Portland, Oregon. Cageside tickets for this event were sold out within 72 hours. If Alec wins this fight, he will soon be packing his bags to compete in Denmark. But life did not always look so bright for the 26-year-old fighter. Alec lived on Lake Babine Nation's reserve until he was 17 years old, before moving to Prince George. He was involved with drugs and struggled to find purpose in his life. Lake Babine Nation's Chief Wilf Adam said Alec had a "rough life," but changed his direction in a positive way, using his newfound energy toward self-improvement. Things started to turn around for Alec at the age of 18, when he was introduced to the fighting world. He was helping out a friend prepare for a boxing match, when he realized his interest in the sport and decided to begin training. Alec started out as a boxer, and later added mixed martial arts (MMA) to his curriculum. That's when things started to flow. "I liked MMA better, and I was able to find matches right away," he said. Alec now trains six hours a day, practicing not only MMA, but also jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, wrestling and boxing. "My life changed dramatically," he said. "Now I have a clean lifestyle." Lake Babine Nation has helped Alec with his expenses while he is staying in Kamloops for training. "As Lake Babine Nation we are proud of his achievements," said Chief Adam. As for the future, Alec said he wants to go "as far as he can" with his fighting career, but still maintain a connection with his

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Chief Wilf Adam says their nation is proud of Paul’s achievements. roots. "I want to start my own gym in my hometown so I can change kids' lives like my life was changed." When asked what his message was to youth who might be having the same struggles he had in the past, Alec was quick to say, "never give up." Alex said youth should not allow drugs to steal their dreams. "Life is tough, but that's what makes you stronger," he said. "It molds you into the person you are going to be." "If you have a dream, I suggest you follow it."

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The Lakes District Festival Association has had to make a tough decision regarding the 2015 Music and Speech Arts Festival. “We have been forced to move the dates up into early March,” said festival president Lois Koop. “While the Festival is usually held at the end of March or in early April, we had to work around the availability of the Island Gospel auditorium, Spring break dates, and the schedules of other northern festivals. As a result, the 2015 festival will run March 10 – 15. “The entry deadline has also been moved up two weeks to Feb.

2, 2015. We realize that this gives parents, teachers, and students much less lead time to plan their entries and prepare their pieces, so we are hoping they will take note and begin the process now.” To speed the entry process, the full syllabus and entry forms are now on the festival’s new website, ldfestival.com. The syllabus is also available at the Burns Lake Public Library, Western Financial Group, the Artisan Centre, the Lakes District News office, and Country Wide Printing in Houston, and from festival secretary Jacqui Graham at 250-692-3971. Koop added that the number of entries have been steadily increasing over the past years, particularly in the recently reintroduced strings and instrumental sections.

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Got a brilliant business idea? ThriveNorth Business Challenge is now accepting applications Flavio Nienow ThriveNorth Business Challenge is an open competition where young people (18-39) from the Northwest Region have an opportunity to submit unique business ideas that contribute to the thriving local economy. Those selected as finalists will have the opportunity to strengthen their business skills, attend specialized training sessions, receive business mentoring and have a chance to win up to $10,000 in a cash prize. "Whether it’s a new business, a new social enterprise or growing an existing business, the ThriveNorth Business Challenge is an amazing opportunity for young people with the desire to start and run their own businesses," said Lisa Mueller, community business development coordinator for Futurpreneur Canada. The program was created by Futurpreneur Canada, a non-proﬁt organization that provides ﬁnancing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners. The deadline for business challenge applicants is Feb. 6, 2015. Once the application is received, program organizers will review the application and follow-up with stage two questions. Both stage one and stage two questions need to be completed and submitted by Feb. 6, 2015. In order to apply for the ThriveNorth Business Challenge, visit http://futurpreneur.ca/en/microsites/thrivenorth/business-challenge/ For more information, contact Lisa Mueller at 250-639-4633.

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Grocery stores will be able to stock 100 per cent B.C. wine on their shelves as early as April 1, 2015, creating new opportunities for B.C. wineries, supporting B.C.'s home-grown economy and addressing calls for added convenience from consumers. The second phase of the liquor-in-grocery model will allow existing VQA stores and independent wine stores to relocate or transfer their licence to an eligible grocery store - as long as the licence is only used to sell 100 per cent B.C. wine. Of note, these licences are not subject to the one-kilometre restrictions, allowing more flexibility and choice of locations when moving into a grocery store. In addition, and in an effort to further support made-in-B.C. products, a limited number of new licences will also be made available specifically for the 100 per cent B.C. wine-on-shelves model. Details on these licences will be available in the new year.

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The Burns Lake detachment of the RCMP has a new addition to its team - Cst. Deborah Goble. The new officer is actually new to the RCMP, having recently finished her recruitment training program in Regina, S.K. Goble was last living with her family in Kelowna, B.C., and her family is now in the process of moving to Burns Lake to join her. Flavio Nienow photo

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View Point By John Neufeld

At Christmas time, Christians celebrate the birth of a king---God's son, who was named Jesus. Leaving the glories of heaven, he humbled

himself to live among us as a commoner. Normally, we would expect a king to arrive with great pomp and glory. So did the Jews of the first century. That’s why they couldn't believe it was really the promised Messiah when he finally arrived. Romans struggled with the concept too. When the good news of Jesus Christ was first proclaimed, Romans laughed at the idea of a god who would become human. It was a well- known "fact" that people came from one side of the tracks, and the gods came from the other.

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Apart from occasional contact, the two didn't mix. The thought of God becoming human was ridiculous. The thought of nobility stooping to rub shoulders with peasants was hilarious. But that's what God's son did. He came as a baby. Being an infant, he couldn't even fight off a fly buzzing around his face. He had no defense against the flick of a cow's tail, let alone King Herod's soldiers who sought to kill him. And yet, this vulnerable infant, this apparent nobody, was called "Immanuel" which means

"God with us" (Matthew 1:23). And who did God announce this baby's arrival to? A motley group of shepherds---not the Jerusalem post. God sent an angel to these farm laborers telling them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:1011). It thrills me that God sent his heavenly messenger to such commoners. It tells me that Jesus came to identify with humans in all our

sinfulness and weakness. He didn’t come to be served but to serve. He came to experience cold, hunger, and exhaustion. He came to endure complaints, opposition and, ultimately, crucifixion---all because of love. On that night in the stable in Bethlehem, he arrived undressed and helpless, later to die on a cross so that we could be dressed in his royal righteousness and be adopted as God’s children for all eternity. That is truly reason to celebrate Christmas--and all year long as well.

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Microsoft has released the Tech Preview for its upcoming Windows 10 operating system, and it has some interesting new & returning features. The classic Start Menu that was unceremoniously dumped from Windows 8 has returned. It includes an additional live tile area similar to the look of the Start screen from Windows 8, though you can disable it if you prefer the retro look. The revamped Modern app system allows you to use the new minimalistic apps from Windows 8, with the added bonus of not taking up the full screen so you can work on other windows at the same time. Last but not least is the new Virtual Desktop system, which allows you to create and configure different desktops for different tasks. For instance you can have a desktop with all your work icons, and another for games & multimedia. You can also quickly change between the desktops with a handy keyboard shortcut. If you’re interested in trying out what’s new in Windows 10, the Tech Preview is available for free download off the Microsoft website.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, now is a good time to assess your health goals and make a few plans for the new year. It’s within reason to change your diet or start a new exercise regimen. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Incredible efficiency this week has you zipping through your to-do list, Virgo. Enjoy some relaxation time once you have completed all your projects. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Work and family issues are on your mind, Libra. Find ways to balance work and family as best as you possibly can. Don’t be hard on yourself if you cannot manage everything.

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch #50

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All! We will be closed on December 25th & 26th Open on Saturday December 27th • We will be closed January 1st, 2015 “Members and bona fide guests welcome”

WINTER HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday: 4:00-8:00 pm

Come join and support your Legion. Glad to have everyone come for the camaraderie.

If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran. Support your local Legion.

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Canadian Cancer Society Office Hours are Tues., Wed. & Fri. from 10am to 2pm. From Nov. 12 to Dec. 12 we will extend our office hours on Fridays until 4pm to help the community promote local shopping. The phone number is (250) 692-7203 and e-mail is burnslake@bc.cancer.ca.

Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35

Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3756 (Church)

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

Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. ~ Everyone Welcome ~ THE CHURCH OF

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OUR TOWN Plan ahead for the 2015 Music Festival It’s not too early to start planning your entries for the 2015 Lakes District Music and Speech Arts Festival! March 10 - 15 with a gala honours concert on Sat., Mar. 21. Entry deadline is Feb. 1, 2015. A full syllabus and entry forms will be posted soon on the website, ldfestival.com. More info call Jacqui at (250) 692-3971.

Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

President Moore 250-695-6654

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Sunday School for all ages and Worship Service at 10:30am

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

Rotary Club of Burns Lake

Call Branislav 250-692-1812

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CRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca (4:00 to 11:00 pm daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.

SUNDAY, 10:30 AM Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

Worship Service at 10 am Sunday mornings Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

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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Burns Lake Community Church Lakes Learning Centre 10:30 am Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

Burns Lake

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464

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

LOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on bereavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO

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Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business - if you want to quit drinking thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 6929104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325 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 Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010

Canadian Cancer Society

Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. The Society can send a card to the honouree or family to acknowledged your gift. Please include the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notified. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 692-7203. CRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. (4:00 to 10:00 p.m. daily) or www.youthinbc.ca. FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. Starting on Oct. 21 LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre in Burns Lake. Clients will go first to the theatre, across the street from the Food Bank. The doors will open at 10:45am. Please check in at the theater before going to the Food Bank. This warm winter waiting room will be available until the end of April. The distribution days are the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please come to the theatre at 10:45am. The food bank closes at 1pm. Clients may access the food bank on both of the Tuesday distribution days. 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, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 17 December 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 851.22m (2792.71 ft.) SLS Discharge: 34.33 m3/s Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately the current level until April 2015 Visit website www.waterofďŹ ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ďŹ&#x201A;ow information for the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

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 Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 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) 6922440

WITH A PUSH OF A BUTTONâ&#x20AC;Ś.HELP IS ON THE WAY Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service, with the touch of a button, provides immediate assistance to seniors in emergency situations, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This service helps you live more independently in the comfort of your own home while providing peace of mind for you and your family. For more information on this valuable service, contact Northern Health at 1800-851-0184 or call Rotary Representative Sandy Dore at 250-692-7761 at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Lakes District Branch.

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Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is looking for a Conference Coordinator to promote and organize the CSFS wellness conference to be hosted in conjunction with the CSFS Annual General Assembly. Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent required. For more information please visit www.csfs.org/jobs. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@csfs.org. Deadline to apply is January 4, 2015. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to Email: hr@csfs.org Fax: (250)563-3376

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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED The Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce has an immediate opening for an

Administrative Clerk to conduct basic office functions and carry out general reception duties. This is a temporary position that could lead to permanent part time employment for the right candidate. Some knowledge of Computer Based Software and General Office Skills are required. Please forward a resume and cover letter to Kelly Holliday, President, Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce at kk.holliday@hotmail.com The Southside Health and Wellness Centre is seeking a

Medical Office Assistant Part Time 22.5 hours per week

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, the Medical Office Assistant provides a vital role in supporting and coordinating a diverse Primary Care Team. Typical Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinating and maintaining primary care staff schedules. • Scheduling client appointments. • Monitoring and ordering health center supplies. • Preparing invoices and statements. • Maintaining electronic medical records, following privacy laws. • Maintaining medical equipment. • Supports clinical policies and procedures. • Provides support to primary care staff and health center staff.

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Positions are available in Bob Quinn Lake and Jade City. Both are camp locations with bunkhouses available for successful candidates. Positions are for this winter season. Wages start at $21.18/hr plus isolation, bunkhouse & other allowances. Experience is an asset, but not required. Class 3 BC Drivers licence with air required. Apply with resume and current drivers abstract:

In person: 881 – Hwy 16W Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-3930 Email: careers@ldmltd.ca More career opportunities at ldmltd.ca/careers/ SEEKING class 1 drivers for super b flat deck work. Canada wide and US hauls. We offer modern equipment, e logs, steady year round work, and family security through extended benefits and a matched contribution pension apply on line at sutco.ca fax resume and abstract to 250-357-2009 or call 1-888-3572612 ext. 230

Qualifications and Educational Requirements: - Practical Nurse Diploma OR - Successful completion of an office administration certificate with 2 years’ experience OR - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience. - Valid class 5 drivers licence.

Trades, Technical Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Certiﬁed GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

This posting closes January 5th, 2015. Please submit your resume in person or online at southsidewellness@hotmail.com We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SKILLED trades! Experienced welders and completions team members needed in Grande Prairie, AB. Welders, B-Pressure Welders, Painters with Steel experience. Fly in - Fly out with 1 week at home a month. Accommodation provided. Alberta wages without the high rent! Send resume to: hr@wester nmanufactur ing.ca www.westernmanufacturing.ca

Atco Wood Products Ltd. is seeking a Timber Supply Manager with log procurement or related experience. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s timber procurement program from external sources. Working closely with the Atco Wood Products Woodlands group and the Veneer Plant management team, this individual will create and implement a strategic plan ensuring an on-going timber supply for the Veneer Plant operation.

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ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

Critical to the role will be your ability to function as an integral member of a team of results-oriented Forestry professionals. You will possess excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills, and have strong analytic and problem solving capabilities. A minimum of years experience in a related ¿eld would be a de¿nite asset. If this opportunity is what you are looking for, and you have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, please forward your resume to kris.harvey@atcowoodproducts.com. Atco Wood Products Ltd. is a progressive SFI certi¿ed family owned company located in the West Kootenay region of BC. The Company has over 50 years of history in the Forestry and Wood Products Manufacturing Industries. For more information on the Company, please visit the website at www.atcowoodproducts.com. Atco offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and quali¿cations.

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LEGION SENIORS CRIB - December 18, 2014

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Rentals Suites, Lower 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.

Legal Notices

1st: Barb Pederson

Scoreboard proudly sponsored by:

BURNS LAKE

to all our valued customers

Beautiful updates 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, open concept, new roof, fully fenced yard, wrap around patio, great view, alarm system, 2 car garage. Excellent neighbourhood, 1 block to hospital and elementary school. I wish I could take it with me! Must sell $219,000 OBO Please call 250-6927412

Firearms FIREARMS: ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

LD NEWS • 250-692-7526

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Take notice that Cybernet Communications from Smithers, BC applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Licence of Occupation for Communication Site purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF SHELFORD HILLS, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING .01 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, by Shelford Mountain, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408750. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to January 8, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

Lakes District ±

Closed at 3:30 pm

BURNS LAKE

YES, WE DO

Happy Hour! 3:30-4:30PM

HOURS EXTENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Mon. to Sat. 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm) Sun 4pm - 10pm (Kitchen closes at 9pm) Liquor Store open until 11pm Mon - Sat, 10pm on Sundays

BUSINESS DIRECTORY B’s Free Enterprises Ltd. Bill & Wendy Imus Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians

250-692-6019

Cell: (250) 692-6569 • email: bsfree@bsfree.ca

P&B Mechanical

The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service

Your

Phone 250-696-3211 Cell: 250-692-9940 email: sales@pbagrimech.ca

X-COUNTRY

AUTO CENTRE 1411Miller Miller Road (Left(Left Off Babine Lake Road) 1411 RoadNorth North Off Babine Lake Road)

FULL SERVICE CENTRE RE ANDAUTO RE ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS BRAKES JOSH PERRY, OWNER SUSPENSION Call FRONT END FULL AUTO SERVICE CENTRE EXHAUST TUNE-UP FULL WINTER/ SUMMER SERVICE

250-692-4203

Expanding Your Business? The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!

Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies

For more information, call 1-800-556-5539

Phone: (250) 692-4353

Payne Septic Service (2010) 250-698-7964

Dealer

29850 Hwy 16 West PO Box 450 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Starting a Business?

Computer Training, Sales & Service

Next to Rexall

Cheaper than the banks!

• • • • • •

6:00-8:00PM

Monday - Saturday - Drinks & Appy Specials

Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

CHEQUES

PERRY’S

You paid how much!?

Closed Closed

Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs

www.pbagrimech.ca

#ShouldaUsedBurnsLake

Closed

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Owners

250-692-7526

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January 1

PRINTING NS

Bill and Patsy Miller

trash! LAKES DISTRICT NEWS

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23 - 3rd Ave. Burns Lake, BC

Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067

Burns Lake & area

250-692-7887

3rd: Helen Brown

#ShouldaUsedBurnsLake

LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND

Merchandise for Sale

2nd: Shirley MacLeod

Bring your scores to LD News before 12 noon Fridays to be included on the Score Board.

Still serving the Lakes District

Wood and Gas Stoves and fireplaces 101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake

250-692-3337

We have bundles of newspapers for sale.

2/bundle

Operated by

Keith Wilson

Advertise your Business or Service here for $2225 per week. Call Lakes District News 250-692-7526 for more information.

Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services

TOLL FREE

1-877-873-7467 NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders at the Rainbow Gas Bar

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Make cash not trash!

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Lakes District News

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ELIGIBLE OWNERS RECEIVE

UP TO

DECEMBER HOLIDAY CASH

$8,500

IN TOTAL CREDITS ON SELECT ‡ 2014 MODELS

BOXING WEEK BONUS ENDS JANUARY 2ND

2014 SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE †† SCORE FOR SAFETY

8,500

$ UP TO

‡

IN TOTAL CREDITS ON CASH PURCHASE.

INCLUDES $

7,000 CASH CREDITS + $1,000 HOLIDAY CASH +

FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS*

500 BOXING WEEK BONUS ON SELECT MODELS**

2014 SIERRA 1500 ALL-TERRAIN DOUBLE CAB SHOWN

2014 TERRAIN

2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”¥

4,250

$ UP TO

†

IN TOTAL CREDITS ON CASH PURCHASE.

INCLUDES $

3,000 CASH CREDITS + $750 HOLIDAY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS*

+ $500 BOXING WEEK BONUS ON SELECT MODELS**

2014 TERRAIN DENALI MODEL SHOWN

BOXING WEEK BONUS ENDS JAN 2ND

BCGMCDEALERS.CA

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Sierra 1500 Double Cab (1SA) or 2014 Terrain FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. *Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup(except Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **$500 Boxing Week Bonus is a manufacturer-to-consumer credit (tax inclusive) available on the retail purchase or lease of 2014 or 2015 model year GMC Terrain, Acadia, Sierra 1500 Double Cab, or Sierra HD (gas engine only) delivered in Canada between December 15, 2014 and January 2. ‡$8,500 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Sierra 1500 Double Cab, $1,000 Holiday Cash for Truck Owners (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †$4,250 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for all 2014 Terrain, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ††U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ¥The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

Call Sullivan Motor Products at 250-845-2244, or visit us at 2760 Yellowhead Highway, Houston. [License #5631]