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Burns Lake veteran to be honoured Alan Blackwell is about to receive the highest expression of national appreciation given by the Congress of the United States the congressional gold medal.

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Politicians and representatives from Northern Health and the Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District cut the ribbon to open the new Lakes District and Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake on Jan. 22, 2015. (L-R) Cathy Ulrich, Northern Health CEO; Luke Strimbold, Burns Lake Mayor; Anne Desrosiers, Burns Lake nurse practitioner; Jerry Peterson, acting chair of the Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District; Dan George, Burns Lake Band Chief; Dr. Charles Jago, Northern Health board chair; Terry Lake, health minister; and John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes.

The new facility will officially open to patients on Feb. 4, 2015 FLAVIO NIENOW Burns Lake is starting the year on the right track with the completion of a major project - the new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre - which was completed months ahead of schedule. Mayor Luke Strimbold said the opening of the new hospital and health centre is a significant moment in time for Burns Lake. “I look at it as a community success,” he said. “The community has worked together over the last

decade to advocating and lobbying for this new hospital.” The grand opening of the new facility took place on Jan. 22, 2015. Present at the event were Health Minister Terry Lake, MLA for Nechako Lakes John Rustad and representatives from Northern Health and the Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District. “With today’s opening, we have met a big milestone,” said Lake. “Not only are we well ahead of schedule, we are providing a brand-new facility to help support the health of a community that has experienced some difficult times.” Lake attributed the early completion of this project to a mild weather, as well as the great job of PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. Strimbold said PCL was committed to hiring as many locals as possible throughout the construction. Two local young men - Zack Lolly and Jay

Higginson - completed their training in carpentry at the College of New Caledonia and were hired by PCL at the beginning of the construction project. They worked through the entire construction. “It’s a success story that really shows that this facility is a community building, and that the entire community should be proud,” said Strimbold. The new hospital has 16 beds and will provide acute care and emergency services, diagnostic imaging, lab services and pharmacy. A medical clinic will offer primary, outpatient and acute care, along with the delivery of mental health and addictions and public health, as well as home- and community-care services. “Not only does the new hospital have more beds, but the environment is more modern and will provide a brighter, more welcoming space for the community,” said John Rustad, MLA for Nechako ...see HOSPITAL ▼ P3

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Burns Lake resident Alan Blackwell is about to receive the highest expression of national appreciation given by the Congress of the United States the congressional gold medal. Among the people who have received such unique distinction are George Washington and Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The 91-year-old war veteran will be honoured for his time serving in the First Special Service Force, commonly known as the Devil’s Brigade. This elite special operations unit consisted of 1800 soldiers

from the U.S. and Canada. The Devil's Brigade is notorious for its 100 per cent success rate, as well its "impossible missions" to defeat the German Nazis during World War Two. "They told us this was not a suicidal mission, but almost," he said. "And we never failed a mission." In one of the unit's most challenging missions, soldiers climbed the back of a mountain in Italy in the middle of the night to take the Germans by surprise. "Our allies had been shoved back from that mountain five times," said Blackwell. "Our commander said our allies were going about this the wrong way, and that we had to climb the cliff because the Germans would never expect us to do that. We had to do what they figured we couldn't do. So we climbed at night. It was pitch black. And at 6 o'clock in the morning we had almost 2000 men on top of the mountain. That was our toughest mission." The volunteer soldiers for this special force consisted primarily of enlisted men who were working as lumberjacks, forest rangers and hunters. Blackwell found out about this opportunity soon after ...see BLACKWELL t P7

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“I look at it as a community success,” says mayor but there is currently a lack of staff to provide that kind of service. “I am hopeful that having this facility will attract more health care professionals to get that critical mass that is necessary to provide services in the community like obstetrics,” said Lake. “We’ll be working with Northern Health on that strategy.” This year will see the landscaping, demolition of the old facility and paving of the new parking lots. The move to the new building will

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(L-R) Dr. Charles Jago, Northern Health board chair; Anne Desrosiers, Burns Lake nurse practitioner; Jerry Peterson, acting chair of the Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District; Health Minister Terry Lake; Dan George, Burns Lake Band Chief; and John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes, celebrate putting their messages in the time capsule that will be opened in 25 years to remember the grand opening celebration for the new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre. HOSPITAL from t P1 Lakes. “It is great news that Burns Lake’s new hospital will provide the highest-quality care to families for years to come.” “This project is an important investment

for families and future generations in the Village of Burns Lake and the surrounding communities in the delivery of quality, sustainable health-care services,” said Dr. Charles Jago, Northern Health board chair. “This project will enable Northern Health

physicians and clinicians to deliver clientfocused health-care services in a modernized environment, ultimately improving outcomes for patients.” The new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre will not offer a maternity pro-

gram, meaning that soon-to-be mothers will still have to drive to different locations to have their babies. Health Minister Terry Lake told Lakes District News that the new hospital and health centre is capable of managing a maternity program,

take place in phases, with current hospital services transitioning in February and primarycare services, such as occupancy of physicians’ offices, expected later in 2015. The total project cost of $55 million was shared between the Government of British Columbia and Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District. “This new facility gives confidence to the business community that Burns Lake is a great place to invest and

grow a business,” stated Kelly Holliday, president of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce. “The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce extends their thanks to the Stuart Nechako Hospital District who carefully budgeted to ensure that this facility could be built. It’s an important asset to our community and the economic benefits gained during the construction of the facility have been good for our members.

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Last week I had the pleasure to interview Burns Lake war veteran Alan Blackwell. I must say it was one of the most fascinating interviews I’ve had in my short time working as a journalist. The 91-yearold veteran described his movie-like experiences with such truthfulness that he was able to transport me back in time and make me see things through his eyes. When I was first assigned to interview him, I was expecting it to be a veteran story just like all the others we see in the media. But there’s nothing ordinary about Blackwell’s life. I realized that as soon as I started researching about him. Blackwell was a part of a special operations unit known as the Devil’s Brigade during World War Two. This elite unit consisted of almost 2000 American and Canadian soldiers, and was created with the purpose of defeating German Nazis. The Devil’s Brigade became notorious for engaging in what were considered impossible missions, and of course, never losing a battle. In one of the unit’s most challenging missions, soldiers climbed a mountain in the middle of the night in Italy to take the Germans by surprise. While Blackwell was telling me this story, the intensity of his voice and the emotion in his eyes made me sympathize with those soldiers. I kept trying to imagine what was going through their minds that night… while climbing that mountain. Most of us mortals will never experience anything like it – the pressure of having to climb a mountain quietly in the middle of the night while knowing there would be a battle the next morning. I can’t even begin to comprehend the amount of willpower that would take to overcome the cold, the hunger, the fatigue, the fear and the anxiety to power through this seemingly impossible mission. Blackwell lived an extraordinary life that the rest of us can only imagine. His stories made me wonder what life would be like after going through such challenges. What would it be like to be a part of these missions while loved ones were on the other side of the world? How would life be after pushing yourself to the limit, of seeing the extremes of what humans can be and do, of seeing your own nature put to the test in the most extreme of scenarios? How would life be after being a part of such impossible missions? How would routine look like? How would your world view be? How would that affect your life? I guess the answer to these questions is why I loved this interview so much… because the simple fact that this brave 91-year-old was next to his wife and his great-grandchildren, speaking so eloquently about his experiences, was life-affirming. I was reassured after seeing that someone could face the reality of war and its unimaginable challenges, and carry on to build a beautiful and meaningful life. After the war, Blackwell worked as a guide outfitter in Burns Lake for 52 years; he wrote a book called 70 Years Next to Paradise describing his time growing up in Ootsa Lake; and he built a beautiful and supportive family. Almost 200 soldiers from the Devil’s Brigade are still alive, including 50 Canadians. They will now receive a well-deserving medal from the American Congress. The congressional gold medal is in fact the highest expression of national appreciation given by the congress. People who also received this honour include George Washington and Mother Theresa of Calcutta. The medal will be given Feb. 3 in Washington, D.C., and since Blackwell will not be attending the ceremony due to health reasons, I thought the least I could do was to write this column in his honour.

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When the B.C. government last resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat. In the B.C. tradition, sensation-seeking urban media and protesters led the way. An outraged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With a metre of snow and temperatures dipping to -40, they didn’t get far, but public sentiment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife biologists. This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the choppers and rifles are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters who face this grim task. The South Selkirk mountain caribou herd, which ranges between B.C., Idaho and Washington, has been the target of intensive conservation efforts by governments on both sides of the border. Six of the remaining 18 animals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two more since last spring. Targeted hunting and trapping haven’t been sufficient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts. There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham herd the largest at about 700. It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt Pine herd is down to one bull, effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region. It’s long been accepted that resource roads, logging and recreational trail use have increased herd disruption and predator access through what would otherwise be seamless bush and deep snow. Snowmobiles and even back-country skiers can shift the balance. Smithersarea outdoor enthusiasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the caribou herd is down to fewer than 20 animals. Local hunting and snowmobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will always be yahoos who chase animals for fun. A mountain caribou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares from logging and road-building, including most of the core habitat of the South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to protect habitat. Strategies include transplanting animals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic diversity, and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves. The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with managed hunting and trapping to protect livestock while preserving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide range. This context is seldom reported by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explaining issues but rather embarrassing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stop-logging-mining-energy crowd, which is seen as popular with urban viewers. Remember the spotted owl, with the fringe of its range extending into southern B.C.? Our branch-plant enviros marketed that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shuttered to “save” them. Now they’re shooting invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is important. I suppose we’ll never know what difference the 1980s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban enviro-donations.

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During a regular council meeting of the village of Burns Lake on Jan. 13, 2015, members of the Burns Lake Curling Club (BLCC) approached council and asked to operate the upstairs lounge area of the curling club rent free for five years, with an annual review. See Lakes District News' Jan. 21 issue for the story "Burns Lake Curling Club members say they lost momentum." Village staff prepared a report with their side of the issue. The report was discussed by the council during the village's second budget meeting on Jan. 22, 2015. The report explained that "during construction of the Lakeside Multiplex, some deficiencies were noted by structural engineers in the 1984 cinder block addition area (lounge, entrance way and now where the Reload Cafe is), and had to be repaired before the new Lakeside Multiplex could be opened. The cost for this was an additional $21,319 and caused further delays in completing the opening of the complex." Some of the issues raised by curling club members included that the upstairs lounge was not cleaned up properly after construction, leaving holes on the walls and areas that needed to be repainted. In addition, they pointed out that FLAVIO NIENOW PHOTO the stair way was too steep, as well as a lack of a suitable washroom facility Curling club members told council that the stair way that leads for curlers downstairs. In relation to these concerns, the staff report read, "We have had to do ex- to the upstairs lounge is too steep and unsafe for curlers. tensive repairs to the Quonset roof in 2014 totalling $112,000. We have, if council approves, planned to replace the lounge roof in 2015 at a cost of $22,000. We installed a lift to improve safety and access to the upstairs lounge. We recently made surface improvements to the stair way, replaced the handrails and ensured that stairs were sound. We understand the bathrooms are in need of repair and the BLCC has concerns regarding the stairs but we do not have that in the budget at this time." The curling arena operated for the years 1968 to 2002 under the BLCC, who operated and maintained the building. In 2002, the BLCC approached the village and stated they could no longer afford to maintain the building. For that year, a grant-in-aid of $6200 was given, and in 2003, the village took over all maintenance costs directly. The last lease agreement was signed March 1, 2011. The rent was $100 for the term of 10 years. The BLCC was again responsible for all maintenance and repairs except for the tar roof. This lease agreement was terminated by the village during construction of the Lakeside Multiplex in 2013 due to a safety code violation. The village is currently subsidizing the curling rink operation by 55 per cent based on a council decision in 2013. "At the time of budget preparation [in 2015], the BLCC had requested paying $250 per month for the upstairs lounge. We have this amount in our current budget, even though we feel is not at all adequate. If the village were to grant the BLCC's ask of a rent free facility for five years, we would be losing $15,000 (when considering a rate of $250 per month over five years), and $30,000 (when considering a rate of $500 per month over five years)," read the report. "Council should consider the implications of direct funding to the BLCC. Other non-profit and equally well respected groups may feel the village is placing unfair priority on the curling club over them," recommended the report. Now that council has heard both sides - curling club members and village staff - they expect to make a decision regarding the club's proposal before this year's budget is approved. In the meantime, council decided to take a tour of the curling club's facility along with the director of public works and curling club members on Feb. 2 to better assess the situation.

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Help wanted in that other resource sector Editor: Entering 2015, BC and Canada are facing some economic challenges. While much of the debate and discussion has revolved around the price of oil and gas, it’s fair to say that jobs and economic opportunity still exists in that other resource sector, the forest products industry. During years of upheaval, the forest sector seemed to fade into the background as oil and some other resource industries drew the attention of the nation and the world. But over the past decade the forest industry has been quietly working in the background, doing the heavy lifting to develop world-leading practices, invest in research and development, diversify global markets and become a more modern and innovative sector. So today, at the dawn of 2015, an often over-looked resource industry finds itself on the rise and looking for workers to help full its enormous potential. Years of hard work by governments and industry to penetrate new markets are paying off. Today Canada is the second largest forest products sector exporter in the world. Canadians may be surprised to know that the sector exports to more than 180 coun-

tries and that forest products are Canada’s number one export to China. . The forest sector can claim an almost 10 per cent increase in exports in 2014, and even the conservative amongst us are feeling bullish over 2015 given the export-friendly state of the Canadian dollar. Canada is home to world-leading businesses that are transforming and innovating. Wood fibre is now being used in everything from car parts to cosmetic and clothing and the future of the sector holds even more potential, in areas such as nano-technology and 3D printing. The tough times of the recent past necessitated some tough decisions and some bold new investments with the industry emerging as modernized and high tech. Our competitiveness has improved at almost three times the rate of Canada’s overall business sector. Forestry is a life-blood industry in hundreds of communities across Canada and a foundational economic driver for hundreds more. And given its bright outlook, the industry is on the hire. On any given day in Canada, about 500 well-paying and stable jobs are open in the forest products sector. In fact, our industry employment numbers have been stable since 2010 and the industry hired 8000 employees be-

tween 2010-2012. We have also set the ambitious goal under the sector’s Vision2020 of recruiting an additional 60,000 employees by the end of the decade. Today in Canada our lumberjacks often wear lab coats and are more likely to carry smart devices than axes. While our future is built on the foundation of our past we are modern, sophisticated and high tech. We’re harnessing technology to improve our productivity and environmental performance and we need the workforce to deliver. Like all good businesses, we’ve evolved, changed, gotten better and are now poised to offer family-supporting jobs in attractive communities with a good quality of life. For many of our companies, the most pressing problem is getting enough people to check the classifieds, or our job website,” thegreenestworkforce.ca” for the rewarding jobs we have on offer. For those questioning their future in Canada’s resource sector, take a look our way, and don’t forget to see the forest for the trees. David Lindsay. President and CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada

Editor: Re: U.S. ripping us off on water (B.C. Views, Jan. 7). Not mentioned in Tom Fletcher's article is the ongoing leaching of radioactive waste from the Hanford nuclear weapons site into the Columbia River, which can drift north into B.C. fish-bearing waters. This is public knowledge in the U.S., but not well known to the B.C. public. Hanford is the most contaminated site in the U.S. and the most expensive toxic site to clean up, even more so than Love Canal. It was the Second World War’s

largest secret site for concentrating radioactive material for the Hiroshima bomb. PBS had a recent program on how sick the workers are still getting due to exposure while cleaning up this site. In 1995, some of the 45,000 scientists and engineers Ottawa laid off were relocated to Canadian universities as adjunct and associate professors. However, the directorates, such as Inland Waters from 1970 to 1990, which oversaw national standards for water quality and hydrology, were closed. So the fragmented remains of Canadian

research survive at our universities and the ‘national’ health and safety standards for humans, fish, animals, etc. downloaded or extinguished since 1995, especially since 2001. Hanford is the worst case for both our salmon, animals and humans. After 70 years, Hanford is still affecting Pacific Northwest fish regardless of Columbia’s hydrology. The Columbia River Treaty is not just about the lost economic opportunity costs.

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B.C. not blameless on Columbia River Treaty Editor: Re: U.S. ripping us off on water (B.C. Views, Jan. 7). I am a scholar of Columbia River Treaty history and live in the region where all the losses occurred. My own upcoming book about the treaty, A River Captured, represents a decade of research and travel across the Columbia Basin on both sides of the boundary. This is a big, complex story that deserves lots of attention. One thing I've learned over the years is that the U.S. was not necessarily the Big Bad Wolf we would like to make them out to be. In fact, the U.S. formally asked Canada in the 1930s if this country had an interest in those salmon that would be blocked and it was Canada that said no. Had Canada's response been different, we might have gotten that fish ladder and saved our unique Interior salmon runs. There was considerably controversy over the treaty between its signing in 1961 and its ratification by Canada in 1964. During that time, the agreement was on the edge of being tossed out, with Prime Minister Lester Pearson actively promoting the negotiation of a new treaty during his 1963 election campaign. The U.S., as a result of their own shifting water policies, would have very likely cooperated with changing or scrapping that treaty. It was Canada's federal bureaucrats who went into high gear to justify what had been signed and make sure it went through. There is no question in my mind that Canada and B.C.'s government agencies played a very significant role in making the mess we got in 1964. Eileen Delehanty Pearkes Nelson

Drugs, alcohol and mental health problems: which came first?

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When mental health issues arise among teenagers, parents often wonder: Did alcohol or drugs cause this? Or did a pre-existing mental health issue cause the substance use? Substance use and mental health problems often go hand-in-hand. In fact, surveys show that 33 per cent of youth with a diagnosed mental health condition also

have a substance use issue. The rates are even higher among those with a diagnosed substance use condition (such as dependence on alcohol or addiction to drugs), with anywhere from 60 to 80 per cent found to have an underlying mental health condition. When mental illness and substance use show up together it is called a "concurrent disorder" and it is particularly challenging to treat because both issues must be explored and treated at the same time. Sometimes the two are very closely entwined; sometimes they just exist together. Why do the two issues so often occur together? One reason is that the risk factors underlying both the mental health condition and the

substance use issue are similar and may include a genetic predisposition, family history or any of a series of common life stressors such as a past experience of loss, trauma, abuse or poor attachment; a difficult or unstable family or living situation; limited supportive adults in their life; chronic stress; learning disabilities or poor school performance issues; poverty and neglect. Sometimes the substance use itself can actually trigger mental health concerns like depression, paranoia or hallucinations that may clear up once the substance use is stopped. Another reason is self-medication. Sometimes a teenager begins to use substances be-

cause he or she finds it provides temporary relief from uncomfortable or disconcerting symptoms. They may feel using the substance helps relieve anxiety, tension or depression. For a time it reduces psychological or physical suffering or makes them feel better. When selfmedication is occurring, there is a greater risk of long-term dependence because the youth truly feels the substance is helping them cope. Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers. We now know that adolescent brains, particularly the critical frontal lobes, are not completely developed until about age 25. Youth brains are not just immature ver-

sions of adult brains, they also appear to be more vulnerable to substance use in ways that adult brains are not. It seems that the younger the start, the higher the risk. The older youth are when they started using alcohol or marijuana, the less likely they are to be current users or to engage in risky behaviours such as mixing different types of alcohol, drinking at high risk levels, using drugs such as amphetamines or crystal meth, or to have injected drugs. Fortunately, results from the 2013 Adolescent Health Survey found that more B.C. students are waiting to try alcohol and/or cannabis until after they are at least 15 years of age or older. But the 2013 survey

also found that 75 per cent of 16 to 18 years had tried alcohol and 46 per cent had tried marijuana. While most youth do not develop long-term addictions or mental health issues, substance use alone comes with significant risks to their health and wellness. Binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, driving while intoxicated, unprotected sex, and injuries are all risks that arise from substance use, independent of any mental health concerns. Protective factors against using either drugs or alcohol include good supervision from caring adults, strong connections to school, a positive peer group, involvement in extracurricular activities, and

positive self-esteem and attitudes. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the role heavy marijuana use can have in the onset of psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) and even schizophrenia. In the 2002 Dunedin study (UK) researchers found that cannabis use in adolescence significantly increased the odds of developing schizophrenia in adulthood, especially in psychologically vulnerable individuals who had used the drug by age 15. More research on this link will be forthcoming, but we do know that stopping cannabis use is the first essential step to getting the psychosis and schizophrenia under control.

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Devil’s Brigade never lost a battle

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How is it that trees can just take a “rest” for the winter? Trees hibernate or go dormant during harsh weather when temperatures are colder and there is less sunlight. Without this deep dormancy, woody plants would never survive harsh winter conditions. The main environmental signal which triggers the onset of dormancy is daylight. The “provenance” refers to the specified area in which plants that produced seed are located or were derived. If a person tries to grow a tree that originated too far south of Burns Lake, for example, the tree would not shut down or harden off soon enough in the fall and would be damaged by frost.

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Burns Lake war veteran Alan Blackwell sits next to his wife Marion and their great-grandchildren, Haydn (L) and Jackson (R). Alan and Marion have been married for 68 years and have five children. After serving in the Devil’s Brigade from 1942 to 1944, Alan carried on as a guide outfitter in Burns Lake for 52 years. BLACKWELL from t P2

badly wounded." According to Blackwell, approximately 200 members of the Devil's Brigade are still alive, including 50 Canadians. However, only 33 will be able to make it to the medal presentation in Washington, D.C. The leadership of the U.S. House and Senate will present the congressional gold medal to the 33 force members on Feb. 3, 2015. Blackwell will not be attending the ceremony due to health reasons. When asked how he felt about receiving this medal, his words were simple, but the tears and the spark in his eyes revealed the weight of the unimaginable challenges of war and what it really meant to have been a part of the Devi's Brigade. "It's an honour," he said.

graduating from trades school as an electrician. He was sold on the thrill and honour of being part of such an elite group. "We knew that we were in a special force," he said. "We had special training… training that no other groups had." Force members received intensive training for six weeks in Montana. Soldiers had to learn war tactics in a fraction of the time a regular soldier would. Training included hand-to-hand combat, the use of explosives for demolition, parachuting, rockclimbing, mountain warfare and ski troops. Since Blackwell had previous experience with skiing, he was assigned to teach his counterparts how to ski. Some of the soldiers were Americans raised in southern states and, therefore, had never seen snow before. After a couple weeks of training, Blackwell assumed his counterparts were ready to take on a bigger challenge, so he sent them down a hill that was a mile and a half long. The result was not as Blackwell had expected. "I came over the first hill and saw that some of the guys were ass over tea kettle into a snowbank," he laughed. The Devil's Brigade was formed in 1942 Around the world Friday and was in operation until 1944. this month featuring... When Blackwell returned home, he carried on as a guide outfitter for 52 years. He also wrote a book about his time growing up in Ootsa Lake called 70 Years in Paradise. "I don't regret anyCome in on thing, I had a very proFriday evening ductive life," he said. for dinner Although being a part of the Devil's Briand enjoy some gade was an exciting Chinese cuisine! time, Blackwell realizes how lucky he is to GOOD LUCK USING YOUR NUMBERS FROM still be alive. YOUR FORTUNE COOKIE TO BUY A KENO TICKET. "We had lots of ca~ Open 7 days a week ~ sualties," he said pain+ A KIDS MENU... fully. "I was very forCOME CHECK OUT OUR FAMILY SECTION! tunate that I was one of the few who didn't get

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Province seeks nominations for Chinese historical sites

Do you know a historic place associated with the history of the Chinese community in British Columbia that is important to you or your community? If you do, now is your chance to nominate it to be formally recognized for its heritage value. The Province is seeking nominations from the public of historic places with significance to B.C.'s Chinese community that reflect the development and history of the province, Teresa Wat, Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism announced today. Approximately 10 of the nominated historic places will be officially recognized by the Government of British Columbia and placed on the BC Register of Historic Places and the Canadian Register of Historic Places. The announcement is the first milestone in the Historic Places Project. It marks the beginning of implementation of eight legacy recommendations made in the Chinese Historical Wrongs Consultation Final Report issued in May 2014. It is also the first announcement made about the projects since the formation of the Legacy Initiatives Advisory Council in October 2014. The Legacy Initiatives Advisory Council is working with Chinese- Canadian communities and other key partners to advise government on project implementation and to ensure that the projects are known and communicated throughout the province. Heritage BC, a not-for-profit, charitable organization, is contracted to administer the nomination process. Its mandate is to support heritage conservation through advocacy, training and skills development, capacity-building in heritage planning and funding through the Heritage Legacy Fund. The BC Register of Historic Places lists more than 3,400 historic places that have been formally recognized or protected by the Province or a local government. The Canadian Register of Historic Places currently includes 97 records for historic places in British Columbia with Chinese-Canadian heritage values. Anyone can submit their nomination through the Heritage BC website at: www.heritagebc.ca The deadline for nominations is Feb. 20, 2015.

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A single-vehicle rollover involving an SUV took place around noon on Jan. 26, one kilometre south of Burns Lake. The driver was the single occupant in the vehicle, and he was not injured. According to the RCMP, the driver lost control of the car after dropping his coffee and trying to pick up the mug, which caused him to overturn and hit the ditch. LAURA BLACKWELL PHOTO

Hired Equipment Registration Bulkley Stikine District

The Bulkley Stikine District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the 2015/2016 fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2015. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Smithers will receive invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail. Any individuals who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up to date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. Full details of equipment, including serial number and proof of ownership, are required for registration. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

To have equipment registration forms mailed, faxed or e-mailed to you, please contact the local District Office in Smithers by mail at Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0, by phone at 250 847-7403 or by fax at 250 847-7219. You can also register online at www.bcbid.ca.

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Did you enjoy the new hospital?

The grand opening of the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake took place on Jan. 22, 2015. Although the hospital won’t be in full operation until Feb. 4, the community was able to tour the facility after the grand opening. Here’s what they had to say about the new hospital…

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“So far what I’ve seen has been great. I’m happy we’ll have some new services offered such as physiotherapy.”

“It’s amazing. It’s well laid out and I like the size; there will be more room now.”

“It’s good; it’s big. It’s what we really need in a small town.”

“It’s very good. I love it. There is a lot of space and it’s going to be very efficient.”

“It’s great. I like the whole thing.”

Health minister Terry Lake speaks during the grand opening of the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake on Jan. 22, 2015. The construction of the new hospital and health centre was completed months ahead of schedule. The total project cost was $55 million.

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Pet of the Week The first stray of 2015 arrived at the shelter. He is a “doll”, even (photo credit Denise Stewart) though reserved, he has immense love to give and is very friendly. BOOTS is a male/ neutered and medium-haired cat. For more adoption details, please call 250-692-7476. Advertising donated by LD News

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Heartfelt thank you to the families and friends that travelled from Chilliwack, Kamloops, Prince George, Nadleh, Fraser Lake, Stella and Burns Lake to be with the Charlie and Luggi families. It meant a lot for the family, to receive your love, support and words of encouragement, filled their hearts with comfort. Acknowledgments to the following people who worked behind the scenes to prepare for this day: Shannon Haizimsque – assisting with the design of the poster and agenda Marcel William – for the plowing the parking lot, shovelling the walkways, and deicing the walkways and setting the PA system up to work. Linda Tom/Elizabeth Charlie – setting up the hall, and baking all afternoon, cupcakes and cookies, and jello cups , supplied by WFN and served tirelessly Priscilla Sampson – for your delicious bannock, was gone in a flash Tania Tait-Tom – for all your 8 trays of baked goodies, Rowan Sanderson – baked cookies Donna Sampson – baked banana loaf Ruby Ogen – devilled egg sandwiches and pastries Brian Dominic – salmon sandwiches Sophie Ogen – vegetable trays and drinks Violet Charlie – sandwiches, and drinks Karen Ogen – Caesar Salad BFP – monetary contribution to Violet Charlie for the memorial service Thank you to the community leaders, Father Tom, WFN Chief Karen, LBN Councillor Derek MacDonald, Stella’ten Councillor Tannis Reynolds, for sharing your words of encouragement to the families. Your presence, words of encouragement and participation shows that you care and spoke volumes to the family and guests. To the wonderful Church choir who sang the hymns and brought comfort to the aching hearts with your spiritual uplifting presence. Your participation in the candlelight vigil and the letting go of the balloons at 8:10 pm was so appreciated. I was so moved by the all the outpouring of love, support and encouragement for the Charlie, Luggi families and the workers of the Babine Forest Products. Amazing to witness the personal growth that has taken place in the last three years within the families and the courage to keep moving forward and letting go, is quite an act of love for late Carl and Robert. I am forever grateful for all your love and support for my sister Maureen and family and my aunt Violet and Uncle Ben and family, as well as the BFP B Shift employees. It was my honour to assist with all the organization and preparation with the memorial service this year and blessings on your healing journey. Ruby Ogen On behalf of the Charlie and Luggi families Partially sponsored by LD News

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“Our last worry should be about going to the hospital,” says Southside mother Lack of maternity program in Burns Lake creates stress for mothers FLAVIO NIENOW In the next few months the Lakes District News will be showcasing stories of women having babies, or who've had babies and what obstacles they've encountered. Southbank resident Rachel Reynolds is a mother of three children. Her youngest daughter is one and a half years old and was born in Vanderhoof because the Lakes District Hospital in Burns Lake does not offer a maternity program. Reynolds lives on the south side of Francois Lake, which means she had the additional stress of relying on a ferry service to get to Burns Lake. Since the ferry does not run throughout the night, Reynolds said she had a constant fear of needing medical attention in the middle of the night. "I couldn't stay home because if I had a baby in the middle of the night, the ferry wouldn't be running," she said. "It's horrible all the things that go through your mind." To avoid this nightmare scenario, Reynolds stayed with her brother who lives in Burns Lake for the last month of each pregnancy. "Fortunately I didn't have to pay for board, but what do you do if you don't have any relatives to

stay with," she wondered. Reynolds had her three children out of town. Her first child was born in Smithers, and the last two children were born in Vanderhoof. Although Reynolds was able to see a doctor in Burns Lake for the first six months of pregnancy, the last trimester required appointments with her delivery doctor in Vanderhoof. "I had to stay five nights in Vanderhoof between the two girls, and that's expensive when you add food and gas." Her husband, a forestry technician, had to take time off work to drive her to Vanderhoof for each doctor appointment. "There was one time when we went all the way down to Vanderhoof because we thought I was in labour; but we turned around because I wasn't; when we got back to Burns Lake I thought I was in labour again so we went back to Vanderhoof; and when we got to Vanderhoof for the second time in the same day I realized it was a false alarm again," she laughed. Reynolds waited in Burns Lake until she was in labour to make the one-and-a-half hour drive to Vanderhoof. "It was stressful," she said. "When you're pregnant, you shouldn't have to stress about 'am I going to make it to that town that's two hours away.'" "When you're pregnant, there are so many things to stress out about. Our last worry should be about going to the hospital. Hopefully we will have a maternity program soon and nobody has to go through this again.

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Tom Fletcher Campsite fees are going up between $2 and $5 at provincial parks around B.C. this spring. After March 15, a night under the stars at Golden Ears or Gordon Bay or Goldstream Provincial Park goes from $30 to $35 per night, while many more remote campsites will see a smaller increase in fees. Fees at 40 provincial campgrounds in the Kootenay-Okanagan, Northern, South Coast and West Coast regions are increasing at least $3 a night, and 141 of B.C.'s 204 provincial campgrounds will see a $2 increase. The Ministry of Environment says this is the first province-wide increase in fees since 2010. Rates for backcountry camping and use of sani-stations remain at $5, and fees for mooring buoys, picnic shelters and group camping are unchanged. Parking fees for day-use lots, a failed experiment from 10 years ago, are not being reintroduced. The ministry says the varied rate increases take into account local demand and economic conditions as well as private camping availability. Sought-after locations such as Cultus Lake and Shuswap Lake charge $35 a night for a site with up to four adults, while nearby private campgrounds charge higher rates. The province collected about $17 million from its park and recreation fees last year, while spending $22 million on direct park operating costs. Campsite use is on the rise in B.C. since the introduction of an online reservation service called Discover Camping, which opens for the season at 9 a.m. on March 15. The system handled 133,000 reservations last year, nearly a 10 per cent increase over 2013. Babine Lake Marine has gone up from $11 to $13. Beaumont (front country camping) also went up $2, from $16 to $18. Beaumont (sani station) remained at $5 in 2015. Red Bluff went up from $18 to $20, and so did Tweedsmuir (south, front country camping).

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, friends may arrive at your home with plans for fun and adventure. Any kind of celebration or social situation is what you crave right now. Go ahead and enjoy yourself.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: It’s impossible for people to try to contain all of your energy this week, Leo. Direct your energy in a positive way and use it to reach your goals.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Don’t worry about a potential conflict, Pisces. In due time you will realize this was nothing to get worked up about. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20:There is no harm in being ambitious, Aries. But a little humility to accompany that ambition can go a long way. Accept any recognition you earn in an appropriate manner. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Your desires make it seem like anything is within reach this week, Taurus. You may have to work a little harder to achieve your goals, but hard work is its own reward. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Postpone chores that are not essential, Gemini. This way you can make the most of your upcoming free time with friends and family. You deserve a little break now and again. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, try to avoid stretching yourself too thin in the coming weeks. Your ambition and energy are at an alltime high, but if you do not slow down, you can easily get burnt out.

Our town Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club meetings: Events Committee Jan. 28, General Meeting Mar. 17. For more info tcsaddleclub@ gmail.com or (250) 692-5721 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.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Express your feelings without any inhibition, Virgo. Others will appreciate your honesty, especially if you employ some tact when sharing your opinions.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Your long-term career opportunities are looking good, Scorpio. If you do what makes you happy, you will always end up on top and financial rewards will follow.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, although you see lucrative career opportunities at every bend, you are not ready to make a big change. You will know when the moment has come to make a change.

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The attacks on Zedo and Google’s DoubleClick advertising services last year appear to merely been a sign of things to come. In October a rash of malverts began showing up on YouTube on high view count videos. Late December saw malvertisements served by the AOL Ad-Network on websites like HuffingtonPost.com, weatherbug.com, and houstonpress. com. While it is important to mention that the websites themselves are not actually infected, the advertisements being displayed on them can trick your computer into downloading malicious software without you being aware of it. While this is a serious concern, especially on a high traffic website like YouTube, many of the infections rely on old exploits and security holes that often as not have already been fixed. This is why it is vital to make sure your computer and your web browser are always up to date. Most of the infections are identified and eliminated very quickly, but by keeping your computer patched, your Java current, and your Antivirus up to date, you can minimize your risk significantly.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Proceed gently if you want to make any real progress, Capricorn. You’re feeling more optimistic, but you still need to exercise caution. Common sense can keep you grounded.

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in partnering with another group. Please call or e-mail if you are interested in assisting or have any ideas. We also would like to have a contest for a catchy name for this event. Please submit suggestions to our office. We cannot do this event without community support. (250) 692-7203 / burnslake@ bc.cancer.ca. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture.

The Cancer Society is working to organize a three month Healthy Lifestyle/Activity Challenge from Jan. 15 to Mar. 15, 2015. The activity could be any kind of healthy activity such as skiing, running, gym exercising, yoga or a combination of several activities and would be open to all age groups. We require input from the community and would also be interested

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

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Announcements

Employment

In Memoriam Gifts

Information

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

FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre. Clients will go first to the theatre. Doors open at 10:45am. This is available until the end of April. The food bank closes at 1pm. 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

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

Career Opportunities

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 BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-5112250 or www.canadabenefit. ca/free-assessment 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. 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) 6927203.

CRISIS PREVENTION Call 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 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. 4-10pm. daily or www.youthinbc.ca.

Disability BeneďŹ ts Free Seminar Speakers: Dr. Alison Bested, on ME/FM, CFS, other Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault BeneďŹ ts Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or ofďŹ ce@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

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

LOCAL HOSPICE (250) 6922448. The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library is available. Please make donations to Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 21 January 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 851.13m (2792.42 ft.) SLS Discharge: 34.14 m3/s

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.

Travel

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s

Travel

Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s

RESORT RENTAL in Hemet, CA. Brand new one bedroom cottages with full kitchen, bath, queen bed, and living suite. Luxury Resort. goldenvillage palms.com or 866-916-1316.

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

RV LOT rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 02/14/2015. www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593

Employment Career Opportunities

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. 1-800321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc

Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;akola Development Services CONTROLLER position: full cycle accounting, financial technical support and assistance. Visit: makola.bc.ca DEADLINE: Feb 9

Career Opportunities

PLANT OPERATOR Dasque Project, British Columbia

Veresen is looking for a full time hydroelectric Plant Operator. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of two hydroelectric run-of-river power plants currently under construction near Terrace, BC. Besides the care for the generating facilities, the work includes maintenance of a logging road network and transmission-line right of way. Qualifications - Grade 12, BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. - Journeyman millwright, mechanic, machinist or comparable qualification. - Self-sufficient, independent, requires little supervision. - Hands-on trouble-shooter with a wider technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment. - Ability to travel for training and occasional work for up to two consecutive weeks at other facilities within BC.

For consideration, please e-mail your resume & cover letter to careers@vereseninc.com

GENERAL MANAGER Community Futures Nadina

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OLD MASSETT VILLAGE COUNCIL

Employment Vacancy

BAND ADMINISTRATOR Old Massett Village Council, with an on-reserve population of about 750 members and an overall membership of appro[imatel\ 75 members, is situated on the beautiful north coast of +aida *waii ,n the midst of the 3aciĹľc Ocean, the outdoor environment is well suited for recreational activities such as beachcombing, Ĺľshing, camping and hiNing Employment by OMVC ranges between 70-100 part-time, full-time and seasonal staff. Operations are comprised of but not limited to Operations and Maintenance, Finance, Registry, Economic Development, Education, Lands and Housing, Social Development and Health. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of Chief and Council, the Band Administrator is responsible for planning and administering Old Massett Village Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual operating budget, implementing Band Council Resolutions (BCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), and directing a team of managers, professionals and support staff on a daily basis. The successful candidate ensures that activities are carried out in accordance with policy and directives as approved by council. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: â&#x20AC;˘ University Degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounting or equivalent â&#x20AC;˘ Five (5) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in administration and supervision â&#x20AC;˘ :illing and able to pass a criminal record checN â&#x20AC;˘ Must possess a valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge and understanding of Haida culture â&#x20AC;˘ Strong written and interpersonal communication sNills and the ability to worN effectively with a variety of people and circumstances â&#x20AC;˘ :orNing Nnowledge of Federal and Provincial funding programs and reporting requirements â&#x20AC;˘ Advanced computer sNills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to worN Ĺśexible hours as required â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrate sound worN ethic and effective leadership sNills and the ability to supervise and mentor staff â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and conĹľdentiality â&#x20AC;˘ Problem solving and conĹśict resolution sNills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to involve staff members when maNing decisions that affect them. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to give staff positive recognition and appreciation for their contributions and accomplishments â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to create an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect, and appreciation, and foster a sense of community among staff â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to adapt management style to Ĺľt the needs and level of experience of each of the Department Managers Ĺ&#x17D; giving more direction and structure to some and offering greater independence to others â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to maintain order within an environment of changing priorities, practice sound crisis management, accept responsibility and achieve results through self-motivation and the promotion of teamworN PREFERENCE IN HIRING: ,n fulĹľlling all vacancies, present employees having the necessary qualiĹľcations, ability and experience shall be given preference over external applicants, as shall OMVC members who possess the necessary qualiĹľcations, ability and experience. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send CL, Resume and References to:

OLD MASSETT VILLAGE COUNCIL RE: ADMINISTRATOR POSITION PO BOX 189 â&#x20AC;˘ MASSET, HAIDA GWAII â&#x20AC;˘ V0T1M0 EMAIL: OMVCADMIN@MHTV.CA FAX: 250-626-5440 CLOSING DATE FEBRUARY 6 2015 AT 4:00PM

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

CLASS 1 DRIVERS w/AIR Req. for DH Manufacturing, Houston BC. BC & Alberta routes to be determined. EXPERIENCE IS A MUST. Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full Beneﬁts After 3 Mos. Apply with resume & abstract by emailing: dhmnfg@gmail.com or drop off in person at: Dh Manufacturing 1250 Hols Road.

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Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: pres@aslanservices.ca

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Tahtsa Timber Ltd. is looking for

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Merchandise for Sale

Transportation

Medical/Dental

Misc. for Sale

Trucks & Vans

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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.

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Trades, Technical ELECTRICIAN Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com MILLWRIGHT Houston, BC

Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

Asking $27,000 OBO 250-691-1641

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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

Financial Services

Rentals

DH Manufacturing is looking for a Millwright. Candidate must have min. 4yrs, exp., mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Full Beneﬁts After 3 Mos. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com or drop off in person at: Dh Manufacturing 1250 Hols Road.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. 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 TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Feed & Hay

GRAIN SCREENING PELLETS

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Homes for Rent 3 BDRM house for rent in Decker Lake. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, freezer, wood stove, natural gas furnace. $800.00 per mo, available March 1/15. Call (250) 692-4848

3 BDRM house for rent in town. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, freezer, Pellet stove. $850.00 per mo, available Feb 1/15. Call (250) 692-4848

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.

Transportation

Snowmobiles

2014 POLARIS RMK 800 Van Amburg rear bumper, Burrant running boards, reeds, powder valves, handlebar risers, gas rack, under seat bag. Sno check model.

If you need paper for your pets come by the newspaper.

$9,300 (250)877-7000

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Pioneers

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Serving the communities of... Burns Lake

Human Interest

Featuring the spirit of the local people

Burns Lake’s first denturist practice remains strong Eckland’s Denture Clinic has been a part of the community of Burns Lake for over 70 years Flavio Nienow Some people still have misconceptions about what a denturist does. “Some people call me a dentist, but I am not a dentist, I am a denturist,” Gerald Eckland explained proudly. Eckland’s denture clinic has been in the community for over 70 years and, according to him, the Eckland’s might be the first family with three generations of licensed denturists in the world. “I believe B.C. had the first legislation to legalize denturists in the country, and Canada was the first country in the world to legalize denturists,” he said. Gerald’s father, Helmer Eckland, opened the practice in Burns Lake in 1945, and at that time, the practice was located at his house. The Lakeview Mall practice as people know it today was only opened 30 years after, in 1975. Helmer earned his diploma in dental mechanics (as it was called back then) from the McCarrie School of Mechanical Dentistry in the United States. When Helmer opened the denture clinic in Burns Lake, he brought along the community’s first dentist with him, Dr. Manning. Gerald joined his father’s practice in 1972 after earning his diploma from the Vancouver City College. He bought the family business shortly after, in 1975. The innovative denturist travelled all over North America to teach a technique that was developed by him and his father - the Eckland technique. “A lot of the people that I was teaching adopted our technique,” he said. “It was very successful.” The practice then expanded to Smithers in 1983, and Terrace in 1989. Gerald and his father jointly took care of the three practices, travelling back and forth and keeping one of the practices closed while they were in a different town. The practice in Terrace was eventually sold, but the Eckland’s still own the practice in Smithers. Gerald’s daughter now takes care of the Smithers practice. When asked about the future of the business in Burns Lake, Gerald said this might be “the end of the line.” However, he has no plans of retiring anytime soon. “As long as can, I will continue working,” he said.

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Gerald Eckland works at his denturist practice with his assistant. The Eckland’s Denture Clinic, located at the Lakeview Mall in Burns Lake, has been in the community for over 70 years and has had three generations of denturists. The practice was first opened by Gerald’s father, Helmer Eckland, in 1945.

John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes

Box 421 183 First Street, Vanderhoof Tel: 250-567-6820 Fax: 250-567-6822

Toll Free: 1-877-964-5650 Email: john.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca

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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 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab (1SA), GMC Terrain AWD (3SA), or purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra Kodiak Edition. 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