Burns Lake Lakes District News, March 18, 2015 by Black Press Media Group

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LAKES DISTRICT NEWS

Regional rural services tax rate to increase

Lakes District Festival of Performing Arts ...page 13

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Fentanyl has been found in marijuana The RCMP and the provincial health authorities are warning recreational drug users that fentanyl has been found in batches of seized marijuana.

Regional district has been relying on surpluses from previous years to lower tax rates

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TransCanada supports training Two TransCanada projects, Coastal GasLink and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission, have partnered to donate $250,000 to the College of New Caledonia.

FLAVIO NIENOW According to the 2015 budget approved by the board of directors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) on March 12, 2015, taxation on region-wide services will increase by 15.5 per cent, and taxation on regional rural services will increase by 22.4 per cent. “Regional district budgets have not even been a whisper in my community, but it certainly is this year,” said Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen. Tax rates for $100,000 residential properties went from 1.03 in 2014 to 1.23 in 2015 for rural taxpayers; and from 0.8 in 2014 to 0.92 in 2015 for municipal taxpayers. Hans Berndorff, Financial Administrator for the RDBN, explained that the reason tax rates have been kept relatively low over the past years is because the regional district has been relying on surpluses from previous years to lower taxation. In 2014, the RDBN had a reduction of $452,000 in their surplus, and as a result, taxpayers are paying the price. Smithers mayor Taylor Bachrach said he struggles to accept that the RDBN relies on previous years’ surpluses to fund their current budgets. “It’s difficult to explain that to our constituents,” he said. ...see REGIONAL DISTRICT ▼ P3

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Mine to hire hundreds of employees New Gold’s Blackwater Project expects to hire 1200 to 1500 workers during construction at its peak, and up to 500 full-time workers to operate the mine.

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It’s Aboriginal History Week at the College of New Caledonia!

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Dangerous substance has been found in batches of seized marijuana Flavio Nienow The Vancouver Police, the RCMP and the provincial health authorities are warning recreational drug users that fentanyl has been found in batches of seized marijuana. Fentanyl is a synthetic narcotic that can be 80 times as potent as morphine and hundreds of times more potent than heroin. The substance can take the form of liquid, pow-

der or pill, and can be masked in virtually any consumable product. Over the past three years, there has been a steady increase in the number of illicit drug overdoses in which fentanyl is detected. Many of the people who died were believed to be recreational pot users who did not know they were ingesting fentanyl. In 2012, five per cent of overdose deaths in the province were fentanyl related. In 2014,

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that number jumped to 25 per cent. "Given the spike in overdose deaths, police and health authorities believe there is an increase amount of fentanyl in circulation and are warning those who use drugs of an increased danger," said Sandra Glendinning, Vancouver Police Department Media Relations Officer, during a press conference in Vancouver recently. "This presents a particularly high risk for people who have never used narcotics, or people who mistakenly take fentanyl thinking it's something else." Staff sgt. Grant MacDonald with the Burns Lake RCMP said that although there have been no cases of fentanyl-related deaths in Burns Lake, some cases have occurred in Prince George and Fort St. John. Over 300 drug overdose deaths occur in British Columbia every year. Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Medical Health

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Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic narcotic, has been found in batches of seized marijuana in different parts of the province. Officer for the Vancouver Coastal Health, said it's important for people to recognize the signs of an overdose and what to do in case it happens. "We need people to understand the risk that is present in the community right now, and what to do if it happens [an overdose]," he said. Signs of an overdose include severe sleepiness; slow heartbeat;

trouble breathing; slow, shallow breathing or snoring; cold, clammy skin; trouble walking or talking. "For those who insist on using drugs, they should never use them alone, start with a small amount, avoid mixing substances and call 911 immediately if someone is overdosing," said MacDonald.

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FERRY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS – FRANCOIS LAKE Please be advised that the Francois Forester will be receiving planned upgrades during the following periods:

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In the days to come, Bulkley Valley Credit Union will be once again celebrating spring and the successes of 2014! We would like to thank our members for their continued patronage and announce that we are sharing our profits by distributing over $598,439 to our members this year! • Burns Lake • Hazelton • Smithers • Houston •

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During these periods, emergency service on Francois Lake will be provided by tug boat. No other ferry service will be provided during these times. Furthermore, the ferry service will be limited for loaded trucks traffic throughout the days on Sundays March 22nd and March 29th. While the work is being completed, motorists can also use the alternate route via Ootsa Lake. WaterBridge apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate ferry travellers’ patience as we perform the planned upgrades to the ferry.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Taxes going up across the region

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Offices of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in Burns Lake. The board of directors approved the 2015 budget during a meeting on March 12, 2015. REGIONAL DISTRICT from t P1 Bachrach said that although the Town of Smithers has also used surpluses from previous years to lower taxation, the town does not depend on its surpluses. “The surpluses [in Smithers] usually go into a reserve, and it’s supposed to be used only for special projects,” he said. Bachrach asked the RDBN board of directors and staff if there was any way the RDBN could transition into linking its tax increases to changes in service levels, as oppose to relying on money from previous surpluses. Berndorff answered by saying that this transition could result in even more taxation. “Once you’re in the mode of using prior years’ surpluses, like all regional districts do, it’s very difficult to transition out of that.

It means you have to take more tax payers’ money over time to do that,” he said. Bachrach asked RDBN staff if it would be possible to go back to the drawing board and come up with different scenarios that would cost less to taxpayers. Bill Miller, Director for Electoral Area B, said asking staff to go back to the drawing board at that point was not realistic. RDBN staff has been working on the budget for the last six months, and the bylaw of the budget has to be done by March 18, 2015. “Then why are we having this conversation,” asked Bachrach. Eileen Benedict, Director of Electoral Area E, said the board of directors has been dealing with this budget since September 2014, and that the board should take more responsibility for decisions they made throughout the year. “There are a number of decisions this board has made that influences the budget, so I don’t think it’s reasonable to ask staff to change the budget now,” she said. “If we are going to make decisions around this table, it’s going to impact the budget, and we need to deal with it.” Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen said that sometimes the board of directors does not fully comprehend the financial implications of the decisions they make. “What this [budget] has highlighted is a need to think about these financial implications,” he said. “We need to be more careful.” The 250-page budget of the regional district can sometimes be “extremely difficult” to break down so that the board of directors can visualize its details to make informed decisions, explained Berndorff. Jerry Petersen, Director of Electoral Area F, said that when the board of directors had their first meetings about the budget, they could not see all the final numbers, and therefore could not take action. “This is the first time we [board of directors] are seeing this bottom line,” he said. “If we had known this before, we could have done something about it.” A motion was carried to accept the draft of the 2015 budget. Only two directors voted against it - Smithers mayor Taylor Bachrach and coun. John Illes, who was representing the Village of Burns Lake.

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of March and April 2015 will be held as follows: March 23, 2015 School Board Ofce, Vanderhoof, BC April 20, 2015 School Board Ofce, Vanderhoof, BC These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Lakes District News

t Editorial Flavio Sachett Nienow

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Auditor leak has Liberals bailing

The lost meaning of holidays Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations have just taken place in many parts the globe. The Irish and the Irish-at-heart dressed up in green attires, celebrated their culture in parades and festivals, and some even attended church services. But mostly, the holiday has become an excuse to consume large amounts of alcohol. Just so we are clear, I am certainly not condemning the consumption of alcohol (In fact, I would be probably be kicked out of Canada if I was, and maybe lose all my friends). But this holiday made me wonder if we actually know what Saint Patrick’s Day is all about, or how this celebration started in the first place. I was recently hanging out with a friend of mine at a pub in Burns Lake (I can assure you none of us were consuming large amounts of alcohol, so don’t believe the rumours, and don’t watch that You Tube video of us). My friend and I started talking about the meeting of holidays when we realized that we did not know why people celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day. We then asked one of the bartenders, as well as the people around us, if they knew. And guess what, nobody else knew either (but some people don’t quite understand my accent, so that could have been part of it). We all know that we have to wear green and celebrate the Irish culture, but does anyone know why? We were intrigued, so we did a quick Google search. We finally discovered that March 17 commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as the heritage and culture of the Irish. The date also marks the death date of Saint Patrick. But who was Saint Patrick and what did he do for the Irish people? Also known as the Apostle of Ireland, Saint Patrick was born in Britain around 460AD. While many of his life’s details were lost to folklore, it is believed that Saint Patrick was captured when he was 14 years old and taken to Ireland where he spent six years in slavery herding sheep, and during that time he supposedly became enlightened or “found God.” According to tradition, Patrick returned to Ireland to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity. The symbol of the shamrock used for Saint Patrick’s Day comes from the story of Saint Patrick using the shamrock to illustrate the Holy Trinity. The three-leafed plant coincided with the pagan religion’s sanctity of the number three and is the reason for the green colour we all wear on Saint Patrick’s Day. The shamrock also became the national flower of Ireland. My friend and I started wondering about all the other holidays we celebrate but maybe don’t quite understand its meaning. Think of Valentine’s Day for example. Do you know why this holiday came to be? According to the legend, Saint Valentine of Rome was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry, and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. While we kept researching, we found out that there is even a meaning for Boxing Day! My skeptical mind thought this holiday was created strictly for commercial purposes. In fact, there are a few different theories as to the exact origin of this holiday. My favourite one, however, is that servants who worked on Christmas Day were given the next day off and presented with gift boxes from their employers. Therefore, a holiday was created after Christmas so that servants could also have a chance to celebrate it. I am well aware that Google could’ve told you all I just said, but how often do we stop to research about the meaning of holidays? I hope you had a great Saint Patrick’s Day!

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March has been a good month for the B.C. NDP, and it’s been a while since I’ve been able to say that. Opposition critics fired a shot amidships at the B.C. Liberal government when they began questioning the lack of progress by the new Auditor General for Local Government. This experimental vessel was launched in Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign, and two years after it set sail, it is listing, taking on water and in danger of sinking. The original idea was to expand the B.C. Auditor General’s office so it could check the financial performance of local governments too. Business groups were concerned about municipal taxes going up too quickly, with staff growing even as the

province grappled with a hiring freeze. Mayors and councillors began to talk of mutiny over that plan, protesting that their budgets are already required to balance and are subject to annual audits. But this will be “performance auditing,” Clark insisted, not just making sure the figures add up. It will determine the public is receiving “value for money” on projects like arenas and services like police, by comparing different communities’ results. A new AGLG office opened in Surrey. The “value for money” promise is on the rocks. The government appointed a quasi-independent board (hello, BC Ferries and TransLink) that hired chartered accountant Basia Ruta, a veteran of the federal Auditor General office who had also served as chief financial officer at Environment Canada and had done local government audits in private practice. NDP local government critic Selina Robinson started asking why this office has spent $5.2 million and produced only one audit out of a promised 18. Community Minister Coralee Oakes, a former Quesnel councillor in her first cabinet post, allowed that there had been some rough water but there is smooth sailing ahead. Then came a big leak, in the form of a “work environment review” of the good ship AGLG that was given to the NDP by a seasick crew member. It described chaos below decks, with “shifting priorities and unclear direction,” as well as “wasted time and work” and “inefficient use of consultant and staff resources.” Worse, the review noted a human resources monitor had been stationed at the office for most of January to maintain a “respectful workplace for all employees.” “A peacekeeper,” as NDP leader John Horgan described the grim scene. “This is like we’re in Cyprus.” Then it was confirmed that when the AGLG board tried to conduct a performance review, Ruta’s response was to hire a lawyer. Ruta seems to be decisive when protecting her job, if not when hiring, running the office or meeting her own work targets. Whatever goodwill had been restored with local governments over this experiment is likely gone. Municipal staffers have been dealing with new auditor demands as their councils grind away at their own budgets, and now they see signs that what they have contributed may well have been swept overboard. Oakes remains on deck, eyes fixed on the horizon. An audit of capital procurement in Rossland is finally scheduled to be done by the end of March, she said. Similar reports on Delta and Sechelt are due in April. The latest revision of that schedule is underway, no doubt in another series of long, acrimonious meetings. Clark addressed the situation in her last question period before the legislature’s spring break this week. She didn’t have a lot to say about the AGLG’s voyage of the damned, mostly familiar rhetoric about “lower taxes, less red tape” and so on.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

TransCanada signs deal with the College of New Caledonia campuses

The college will receive $250,000 to improve training programs Flavio Nienow In the story 'TransCanada close to signing a deal with the College of New Caledonia' published in the Lakes District News' Feb. 4, 2015, TransCanada announced they were close to signing a deal that with the College of New Caledonia (CNC). The deal is now official. Two TransCanada projects - Coastal GasLink and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission - have partnered to donate $250,000 to the college. The money will be allocated to bursaries for trades students, region-wide safety training programs and implementation of the college’s digital delivery initiative. Henry Reiser, CNC president, believes that the generous donation will be a great benefit to those looking to get into the trades within the next couple of years. “We are very happy with this agreement with TransCanada which will help to make education and skills training more available to communities across the region and to lowincome learners,” he said.

The pathway to pipeline readiness initiative will allot $55,000 in bursaries for trades students in financial need. The qualifying students will be enrolled in industry training authority recognized trades programs at CNC which align with TransCanada’s operations needs, including welding, power engineering, heavy duty mechanic, industrial mechanic and millwright, electrical, carpentry and professional cook. A total of $45,000 will sponsor safety training week, a series of industry certification courses through CNC continuing education. The program, which will be offered at minimal cost for students, will run later this year at CNC’s campuses in Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof and Prince George. TransCanada’s donation will also support the design and implementation of CNC’s digital delivery initiative (DDI) through funding of $150,000. The funding will go toward educational planning as well as research and application of the DDI infrastructure and pilot delivery of programs and courses. "Through discussions with local residents, community leaders, and Aboriginal groups, we have learned that investment in skills development and longterm education legacy programs are important to northern British C o l u m b i a n s ,”

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(L-R) Henry Reiser, CNC President; Rebecca McElhoes, Community Relations Manager for TransCanada; and Kiel Giddens, Land, Community and Aboriginal Relations for TransCanada sign a deal to improve training programs at CNC. said Tony Palmer, TransCanada's Senior Vice-President of stakeholder relations. Coastal GasLink Pipeline Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing to develop a natural gas pipeline from northeast B.C., near Dawson Creek, to the west coast of B.C., near Kitimat, passing south of Burns Lake. In December 2014, Coastal GasLink

signed agreements with Skin Tyee First Nation, Nee Tahi Buhn Band and Wet'suwet'en First Nation. Combined, the three bands will receive approximately $8.1 million out of the agreement. TransCanada is developing more than $13 billion in new natural gas pipeline projects in Northern B.C. in support of the emerging liquefied natural gas industry.

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Lakes District News

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Bullying awareness programs make a difference

Editor: I would like to thank the editor for his thoughts about bullying in the March 4 edition of the Lakes District News. I personally commend especially the youth across this coun-

try in taking a leadership role on pink shirt day to raise awareness against bullying. An effective campaign against bullying must also include educated parents, workplaces and communities. Before you start saying we need to teach our kids to stand up for themselves like the “good old days.” This issue is complicated and bullying comes at youth in many forms, many of which cannot be defended by ”the sword." Parents need to be educated on a variety Comfor Management Services Ltd. of bullying related topics and cannot leave Comfor Management Services Ltd. prevention and support up to teachers and Annual General Meeting counsellors who have limited influence. April28, 28,2014 2014 at April at6:15 6:15pmpm How many parents want to string up the Village of of Burns Burns Lake neighbourhood bully or confront the bulVillage Lake Office Oﬃce ly’s parents? This is the wrong approach in many situations. Do parents know the COMFOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD. various roles that can be taken in bullying situations? Parents need to be educated IS LOOKING FOR DIRECTORS about the symptoms of a child being bullied, the types of bullying that exist, and The Village of Burns Lake is now accepting applications for repthe various types of impacts bullying creresentation on the Comfor Management Services Ltd. Board of ates. Parents need to know proven strateDirectors. gies to talk about bullying with youth that will provide maximum support and miniInterested individuals must submit an Application to Become a mize the impacts. Director no later than 10 am, Monday April 13th. Applications Parents are now responsible under legare available at www.burnslake.ca or at the Village Office and islation for the internet activity of chilare to be submitted to the Village of Burns Lake at vil-

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lage@burnslake.ca or PO Box 570, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 or delivered to the Village Office at #15 3rd Avenue. Eligible candidates for the Comfor Management Services Ltd. Board of Directors must:

Be qualified as required by the Business Corporations Act to become, act or continue to act as a director; and  Complete and submit an Application to Become a Director 

Preference will be given to residents of the Lakes District. Successful candidates will be appointed to the Board of Directors at the Comfor Management Services Ltd. Annual General Meeting. For more information on the Board of Directors for Comfor contact the Village of Burns Lake 250.692.7587.

dren under 12 years of age including the unauthorized distribution of inappropriate photos including those sent from a cellphone. Cyber bullying legislation is now clear and makes these activities a criminal offence, yet with social media cyber bullying is over the top in this country. Parents and the community need to be social watch dogs and set good examples with regard to these activities. In 2013, there was also new workplace legislation passed in British Columbia to raise the awareness, and increase the requirements of workplace bullying prevention procedures and programs. Companies pay thousands of dollars on wellness programs to minimize work place absenteeism, and increase production yet they tend to want to minimize the importance of effective bullying awareness programs, by putting staff through a half hour online course if they can find one just to meet the minimum WorkSafeBC requirements. There is no dialogue about what constitutes a respectful workplace or what actually constitutes bullying. Often in traditional male dominated workplaces, and others, some of these activities are seen as everyday playful bantering. Bullying is about impact, not about intent. There are effective education programs out there. Parents, workplaces and communities can have an impact by becoming effectively educated about bullying, and respectful communities and by giving meaning and support to youth who show leadership on pink shirt day. James (Jim) David

“Moral values”

Editor: The Lakes District News editorial on bullying arouses some feelings among those who know these lifestyles talked about to be wrong. It seems some individuals feel they should be able to go against the moral values I have held to for years without married relationships. I feel these lifestyles come at a cost. Nature itself would teach us if we take the time to observe it. The bible has much to say on the subject as well. While I work to stop bullying I can't afford to compromise the morals of right and wrong. Glenn Dyck

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WILLIAM KONKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION (2015 – 2016) Date: March 23-27, 2015 Time: Doors open at 8:15 a.m. There will be only 22 seats available for the 2015 – 2016 French Immersion Kindergarten class. As seats are limited, students will be enrolled on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. Parents or guardians must be present to enroll their child(ren). Please bring birth certificate and Care card at time of registration. Registration will also be taken for students wanting to enroll in Grade 1 French Immersion (depending on space availability).

Ecole William Konkin Elementary Inscription de l’immersion française (2015 - 2016) Date: 23 – 27 mars, 2015 Heure: portes ouvertes à 8h15 Il y a seulement 22 places disponibles pour la maternelle en immersion française pour l’année 2015 – 2016. Les étudiants seront inscrits premiers arrivés, premiers servis à cause du nombre limité de sièges. Les parents ou gardiens doivent être présents pour inscrire leur(s) enfant(s). Veuillez apporter l’acte de naissance et le carnet d’immunisation à l’inscription. Il y aura aussi une inscription pour les élèves voulants s’incrire en première année en immersion française. Il y a un nombre limité de places.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

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Proposed mine is expected to create hundreds of jobs

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 1 March 23 – 27, 2015 Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2015 will take place March 23 – 27, 2015 at the times listed below.

New Gold expects to hire 1200 to 1500 workers during construction

NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2015 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register.

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New Gold's Blackwater Project, a proposed open pit gold and silver mine, Decker Lake Elementary 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. expects to hire 1200 to 1500 workers during construction at its peak, and up to Francois Lake Elementary 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 500 full-time workers to operate the mine. Grassy Plains School 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The proposed mine is located along the northern flanks of Mount Davidson, William Konkin Elementary 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. English Kindergarten B.C., approximately 160 kms southwest of Prince George and 110 kms southEcole William Konkin Elementary 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. west of Vanderhoof. French Immersion Kindergarten Blackwater Project's community manager Claudette Gouger provided the latest updates of the project during a council meeting of the Village of Burns GRANISLE Lake on March 10, 2015. Babine Elementary-Secondary–full day every day Gouger said the Blackwater Project has hired more than 550 employees and except Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. contractors since 2012. In 2013, an average of 65 percent of employees and contractors were from the local region, and 23 percent were from First Nations REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS communities. 1. Kindergarten students must be ve (5) years old by Apart from the commitment to engage the local workforce, the Blackwater December 31, 2015. Project has also been making significant contributions to the area, said Gouger. 2. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by Since 2012, over $240 million were spent on goods and services in the region. December 31, 2015. The mine’s original construction start date was set for 2015, but has since 3. An adult must accompany each child. been moved to a tentative start for 2017. 4. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth The project could enter the public comment stage as early as April 2015 as certicate. We encourage immunization be they continue to work on permitting, environmental assessment and consultaup-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries tions with the community and First Nations. regarding immunization can be made by contacting The project is subject to a coordinated federal and provincial environmental the Health Unit at 250-692-7782. review by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and the B.C. EnviTO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING ronmental Assessment Office. The environmental assessment process includes trouble on the road SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REGup to six public comment periods to ensure the public has the opportunity to ISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF A big pothole was giving drivers a hard time on review project documents and provide comment. YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN Goodwin Road, just west of Burns Lake. According to “The opportunity is coming very soon for people to come to our open housYOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE Steven Gailing, Operations Manager at Lakes District NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE es, provide comments and ask questions,” Gouger said. “People can come into AT 250-567-2284. our office for updates, future business employment, contracting or just for inMaintenance, the issue has already been resolved. Submitted photo formation at any time." New Gold is an intermediate gold mining company based in Vancouver with operations worldLow bank southern Stretch out wide including Australia, Mexico, Chile and Canexposed pebble beach and enjoy this on the beautiful spacious home ada. Once developed, the Blackwater Project will clear fresh waters of located on produce more gold than all other New Gold operaTchesinkut Lake. This 2 88 acres with bedroom mobile home is the Endako tions combined. The mine would represent an ansituated on 0.5 acres and River flowing hosts a bright open floor through a nual average production of 507,000 ounces of gold plan, vaulted ceilings, corner of the and 2,039,000 ounces of silver during 17 years of skylights, ensuite property. The bathroom and large wrap around deck. A custom tea room by the lake, downstairs living area has almost 900 square feet of open-concept This 11.33 acre lot is the perfect place to raise a family. Only 25 operations. fenced area for a dog and small shop compliment the landscaped yard. living/dining/eating area with 14’ vaulted ceilings. There are 7 spacious minutes from town it is the ultimate spot for a quiet rural lifestyle. Fishing, swimming and boating are all at your doorstep. For more information, contact the Blackwater bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with up-to-date electrical and plumbing. 4 lots in total available. $ $ $ 189,000.00 289,000.00 29,900.00 Project's office in Vanderhoof, 250-567-9271.

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Donations Update • Burns Lake Minor Hockey Midgets Team, Provincial Championships

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This 1.15 acre property is tucked away in a mature forest but conveys park-like attitude. Established fruit trees, raised beds, hot tub, in-ground sprinkler and elaborate deck and walkways enhance the outdoors. A 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom 3600 sq ft executive style home featuring cathedral entrance, fireplace, custom kitchen and more complete this excellent location worth considering.

Potential investment property! Located in the Blue Spruce Mobile Home Park, this 12’ x 56’ mobile home is an affordable option to investing in the Burns Lake real estate market. It features 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and has an open living room and large kitchen.

Unique 3 bedroom home located only 10 minutes from town. With over 17 acres of Burns Lake lakeshore this beautiful property has previously housed a float plane. With a large dock and excellent boating or swimming it’s recreational potential is unlimited. A beautiful large patio, a custom greenhouse and raised beds for gardening. The house has a large custom kitchen with a dining area and a very large livingroom.

Take a look at this find, a 1200 sq ft, 2 storey home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Centrally located with a sundeck, greenhouse, wood stove and a wood shed. An incredible deal for a first time home owner or potential rental unit.

This lakeshore home has endless potential! Country living in this log home on 5 acres with highly desired a low bank private beach on Francois Lake. A large loft on the upper level, master bedroom on the main floor as well as an additional bedroom and a full, partially finished basement with many custom features throughout the home. Open and bright with wood heat alternative, outbuildings and of course a million dollar view! $

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All teams have worked hard this year to compete at a high level and everyone at Comfor Management Services Ltd. wishes them the best of luck!

So far, over $42,000 has been donated to service clubs, sports teams and events in the Lakes District this year. For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

Exceptionally well built and finished with tile and laminate floors. Upper loft provides 10x10 deck while lower covered measures 10x17. This property and cabin is well suited to the outdoorsman seeking a wilderness retreat.

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Check out this 2.27 acre lakeshore property located at 49 kms on Colleymount Road. Southerlyexposed shoreline with an 864 sq ft cabin which has a grand view of Francois Lake. There are 3 separate titles with 2 lots possessing shoreline. Services are in. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has been considered seasonal, but will easily upgrade to a year-round dwelling.

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Exceptionally built and maintained 1914 sq ft home with 2 fully-finished levels. The upper floor features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with an open floor plan in the kitchen/dining/ living areas. The ground-level entry and lower floor offer a large entrance leading into a wonderful recreation room. The laundry room also serves as a 2-pc bathroom. Many fine features.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Lakes District News

Racing Rocks brave the pouring rain for a fun day Dungate Community Forest Limited Partnership is holding the

Annual Information Meeting at 7:00PM on

March 24th, 2014 at the District of Houston Council Chambers, 3367 12th Street, Houston, B.C. The agenda will include a review of harvesting to date, planned harvesting for the near future as well as ﬁnancial statements.

Everyone is welcome to attend

INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (IADL) Services for Seniors

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Racing Rocks, sponsored by School District 91, Omineca Ski Club and CrossCountry Skiing Canada was held on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Almost 100 students from local elementary schools attended wearing green and skiing in the spirit of the leprechaun for the Saint Patrick’s themed event. The kids braved the pouring rain and the power outage to enjoy a really fun morning. The kids were soaked through by the end of the morning, but the warm stove in the lodge and the hot dog lunch warmed them up. William Konkin Elementary School took home the gold ski for total points and Francois Lake School took the silver. For participation points, Francois Lake School earned the gold ski and Grassy Plains School the silver. Skiers participated in ski stations such as the Irish jig, the potato cart race, the three legged race, leapin’ leprechaun distance race, the four leaf clover and the potato relay. The event was organized by Susan Russell and Rachelle Van Zanten with the assistance of many volunteers.

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There will be more fishing spots and trout to catch in B.C. lakes and streams this year thanks to a $3 million increase in provincial funds for the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced Monday the province is making good on a decade-old vow to direct all its fishing licence revenue to the society. That brings the annual revenue from $7 million to $10 million. Since the society took over freshwater fisheries management from the environment ministry in 2003, it has focused mainly on stocking smaller lakes with trout. The extra money will allow for expansion to larger lakes and rivers, to improve access to fishing as well as assess stocks and enforce fishing regulations. The society stocks hundreds of B.C. lakes with rainbow, kokanee and eastern brook trout, mostly to provide catchable fish for recreational purposes. Houston lakes - Irrigation and Helen - will be stocked with coastal cutthroat trout Co-op Lake in Burns Lake and Klinger Lake in Houston will be stocked with eastern brook trout. Barrett Lake in Houston, Kager Lake in Burns Lake, Richmond Lake in Endako and Johnson Lake in Houston will be stocked with rainbow trout. Society president Don Peterson said B.C. took a risk when it transferred responsibility for recreational fishing to a non-profit organization, but independent status has allowed it to set up innovative programs such as Learn to Fish and Fishing in the City. He said 250,000 residents and visitors go fishing in B.C. each year. Lake stocking projects planned for 2015 can be found at www. gofishbc.com under “fish stocking reports.”

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LAKERS RETURN HOME PROUD

Lakes District Pool Club is having their

Annual General Meeting

The Lakers finished in the eleventh place in the 16-team provincials. The Senior Girls Single A Basketball Provincials took place in Lumby, B.C., from March 3 to 6. Although the team came up short on their provincial goals, the girls had the most successful season in nearly two decades. The Lakes District Secondary School team had been ranked in the provincial top eight all year.

Monday, March 30th, 2015 7:00pm at 108-2nd Avenue Carrier Sekani Family Services office - upstairs

The YES offers an experience that will change your life forever.

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The Yes offers Roots programs for 14-16 year olds and Pathways programs for 16-18 year olds. Expand your leadership and team building skills while canoeing, hiking, swimming and connecting with youth from around the province.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM Lake Babine schools and Health held the Red Cross Violence Prevention Program on March 4-6 at the Burns Lake Fire Hall. Ellie Langford Park, from Salt Spring Island, facilitated the three-day event on behalf of the Red Cross. The event was co-facilitated by Jim David and funded by the Northern First Nations Health Authority.

Registration fee of $675 for the week at camp as well as an additional $650 toward travel expenses will be paid by Bulkley Valley Credit Union to the successful applicant.

For more information about this empowering opportunity by the Yes Camp, please visit www.theyes.ca or call Sandy at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Burns Lake Branch

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR B.C.? A SPECIAL SERIES ON LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

LNG could provide thousands of jobs and billions in revenue for decades to come. Here’s what a mid-size LNG plant could mean to B.C.

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Burns Lake Mountain Bike receives funding Bulkley Valley Credit Union donated $5000 to the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) to support their new project - a wooden berm wall ride. The wall ride will be built at the Kager Lake parking lot. The project is still pending approvals, but BLMBA members hope to have it completed before the end of summer. TOP (LR): BVCU’s Lakes District branch manager Sandy Doré, employees Kyla Remanda and Carren Wilson, and president of BLMBA Guy EpkensShaffer. BOTTOM The Rotary Club of Burns Lake also donated $5000 to the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association to support their new project. (L-R) Rotary Club members Halley Finch and Sandy Doré, and president Guy Epkens-Shaffer.

Tom Fletcher B.C.'s minimum wage is going up by 20 cents in September, and will see annual increases to match the B.C. consumer price index each September after that. It's the first increase since 2012, when the current wage of $10.25 was set. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said this year's increase reflects what would have taken place if indexing to inflation had been in place at that time. The lower minimum wage for restaurant and pub servers is being retained, going from $9 to $9.20 in September. The discount from the general minimum wage will remain at $1.25 per hour to account for tips earned by servers, Bond said. Piece rates for seasonal piece workers are to receive proportional increases, as are day rates paid to live-in camp counsellors and residential caretakers at apartment buildings. B.C. is the last province in Canada to move to an automatic formula for setting the minimum wage. The annual increase will be announced each March based on the previous year's consumer price index, and will take effect each September to give small businesses time to prepare. In the case of negative inflation, which the province experienced briefly in recent years, the minimum wage would not be decreased. Bond said she expects continued debate on the wage rate, led by the B.C. Federation of Labour, which is calling for an immediate increase to $15 an hour. Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.'s minister of state for small business, said consultation with business was clear that employers want predictable increases, not large jumps. The September increase amounts to about two per cent, keeping B.C.'s minimum wage higher than Alberta and Saskatchewan's $10.20 an hour. Using a similar formula, Ontario's minimum wage rose to $11 an hour last year.

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Score Board DECKER LAKE WHIST - March 11, 2015

Ladies 1st: Marie Hiebert 148 Men’s 2nd: Doug Rowland 136 Ladies 2nd: Emiko Fukushima 143 Low Score: George MacLeod 119 Men’s 1st: Tom Jordsvar 138 Door Prize: Ray Dueck

LEGION SENIORS CRIB - March 12, 2015

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Cookie Decorating

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Squash Tournament Our 2 final matches for the squash

tournament will be taking place on Sunday March 22nd. The men’s game will start at 1:00pm and the Women’s final will follow afterwards at around 1:45. So if you want to see some of the best squash players in town duke it out for the top spot this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Last Public Skating Night

will be March 20th for Disco Skate. 7:30-8:30 PM. See you there!!! The LAST parent and tot skate is March 18th 11:00am- 12:00pm.

Birthday Parties Lakeside Multiplex has openings for kids birthday parties this summer. Book ahead to save your day. Brochures available at the Lakeside Multiplex. Come check out all the options! Lakeside Multiplex - 103 Flogum Dr. P.O. Box 570, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0 Phone: 250-692-3817 • Email: villagerecreation@burnslake.ca www.burnslake.ca or Facebook /VillageRecreation.com

Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club General Meeting Mar. 25. For more info tcsaddleclub@gmail.com or (250) 692-5721

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Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts

TOP: Fabiana Kartz (L) provides some feedback for the choir “The Pretenders” from Smithers during the second day of the festival. The choir was directed by Marie Kalyn. LEFT: Tam Nguyen, from Burns Lake, performs Mist, by C. Poole, during the fourth day of the festival in Burns Lake.

Olivia Toews, from Burns Lake, performs Can’t Help Falling in Love, by H. Peretti on March 10.

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Ashley Tizya-George, from Burns Lake, performs True Colours, by B. Steinberg, at the Island Gospel Fellowship hall in Burns Lake during the 58 annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts. The festival will continue on March 18, and the gala honours concert will take place on March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Island Gospel auditorium.

Briley Alfred reads Something Good, by R. Munsch.

Francois Lake Community Hall is hosting a

COFFEE HOUSE! Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at 7pm PERFORMERS:

The Barkers Gail & Warren Chapman Tweedsmuir Fiddlers Mike Robertson -Janice Babych

6:30 OPEN MIC Please call Bryan for details at 250-251-4222 Admission by donation contact:

Naida 250-251-5415 or Joan 250-695-6381

Thank you

58th Annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts

Gala Honours

Concert

Saturday, March 21st

from the Mother Millie Fund

7:00 PM - Doors open at 6:30 PM

We would like to thank everyone who donated items, helped set up and take down, and turned out to purchase items at the Mother Millie garage sale. Pat yourselves on the back supporters - we raised over $4500!! See you next year!

ISLAND GOSPEL CHURCH AUDITORIUM

MANY, MANY THANKS! Brad Miller Gail Warren Marlene Popovich Tina Minor Cathy Giesbrecht Helene Brunette Mike Warren John Giesbrecht Camerin Remanda Colleen Piper Dave & Cathy Eggleton Judy Stratton Kim Brewin

Ewan Hawes Brandie Baker Wayne Smith Debra Glover Jan Owens Jane Kuys CIBC Lakes District News Dolly Moyer Burns Lake Public Library Helen Loetscher

ADMISSION: Adults $10.00 Children $5.00 4 & under: free Family: $25.00

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Coffee House Mar. 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Francois Lake Hall. Admission by donation. Call Naida (250) 251-5415 or Joan (250) 695-6381 for more info.

Topley Community Hall potluck and loonie auction. Mar. 28, supper 5:30 p.m. sharp with loonie auction to follow. Proceeds to Topley Community Hall maintenance.

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During Bessie Joseph’s 76 birthday party, five generations gathered in the same room at the Pan Handle Restaurant in Burns Lake on March 13, 2015. (L-R) Amber Leon, Jody Leon, Corrina Leon, Ivan Leon, Valerie Turzanski, Filairia Leon and baby Raven, Jason Dunstan and baby Carlos, Bessie Joseph and Hillary Leon. Flavio Nienow photo

HEATHER CLARK Heather Clark is a world class dancer. She teaches dance in her home town of Kamloops, and travels around the world with a large team revealing unjustices through powerful dance productions – You do not want to miss this.

SUNDAY MARCH 22 2015 LDSS MULTIPURPOSE ROOM 7:00PM- doors open 6:30 ADMISSION BY DONATION

THE LEAST OF THESE Relieving Human suffering Whatever you did to the least of these, you did unto me – Jesus Collective Productions presents: ONEWORD Tours A contemporary modern dance production that focuses on the issues of human trafficking and the sex trade.

Please come and be inspired.

THE OMINECA SKI CLUB wishes to

thank all of the skiers that participated in

The Lakes Loppet on March 1st, 2015

We also wish to thank all of these businesses for their generous donations to our prize table: Alternative Grounds Bulkley Valley Credit Union Burns Lake Auto Supply Ltd Burnt Bikes College of New Caledonia Curly Temple Hair Salon Gwyn’s Green Grocer Home Hardware NAPA Auto Parts (Polar Park Auto)

A special thanks also to:

Burns Lake Community Forest for allowing us to set trails within their licence area and their generous donations towards Loppet grooming and signs. Free Growing Forestry Ltd. for printing our signs, maps and ﬂyers Lakes District Free Classiﬁeds for laminating all the signs Lakes District News for the advertisements and coverage of our events.

If you are or know of anyone who would like to learn from Heather and her team, she is also putting on a DANCE WORKSHOP on Saturday March 21 at 2:00 at the Burns Lake Vineyard. You can call Shirley at 250-694-3733. Lakes District Fall Fair meeting April 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cancer Society Office on Main Street, Burns Lake.

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School District 91 has received $267,000 to help it purchase Air Handling Units for Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School though the provincial government’s Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP). “Our government is committed to developing innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said. “Energy reduction projects such as installing Air Handling Units at Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School is an example of how we can work to achieve a carbon neutral public sector and it’s great to see schools taking part in this program.” School District 91 is one of 24 B.C. school districts sharing $5 million for energy projects like lighting upgrades, boiler replacements, solar panels and electric vehicles under the CNCP. School districts were asked to submit proposals to the Ministry of Education back in November. These proposals were then evaluated on greenhouse gas emission reductions and operational cost savings. Overall, 25 projects, including the $267,000 for School District 91’s Air Handling Units installation project at Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School, were given the green light to move forward and are receiving provincial funds. Since the program began in 2012, school districts now achieve annual savings of more than $1.2 million in school and vehicle operating costs as well as a reduction of 4,000 tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions as a direct result of the projects.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Foot Care, all day by appointment, March 19 & 26. More info (250) 694-3270.

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Topley Community Hall potluck and loonie auction. Mar. 28, supper 5:30pm sharp with loonie auction to follow. Bring lots of loonies and your favorite potluck dinner. All proceeds to go to the Topley Community Hall maintenance. Coffee House Mar. 28, 7pm at Francois Lake Hall. Admission by donation. Naida (250) 251-5415 or Joan (250) 695-6381.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, a distraction this week proves so fascinating that you neglect other responsibilities. While you may like a challenge, don’t let it consume your life.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: You yearn for privacy this week, Aquarius. Make the most of any opportunity to seek out a quiet corner and spend some time deep in reflection and thought.

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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: March 2015. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot Care Mar. 19 & 26. Every Wed. Kiwani on site in afternoon. Northern BC First Nations HIV/AIDS Coalition team on Site 10am, information session for Grade 7 & up Mar. 23. More info (250) 694-3270.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, try not to over-think things this week. Sometimes the simplest solution to a problem is the best solution. Keep this in mind at the office.

Relieving human suffering. Collective Productions presents ONEWORD Tours 2014. The Least of These is a contemporary modern dance production that focuses on the issues of human trafficking and the sex trade. The show offers the perspective of hope that can be found for those who are suffering. Our vision: to help raise awareness and funds for organizations that are working to relieve human suffering. Mar. 21, 7pm, LDSS Multipurpose room. Admission by donation.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, use this week to address an unresolved issue. Tackle every project thrown your way head-on and with vigor. Others will notice your efforts.

Lakes District Fall Fair meeting Apr. 2/15 at 7pm and will be held at the Cancer Society Office on the Main Street. Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club general Meeting has been rescheduled for March 25. For more info tcsaddleclub@ gmail.com or (250) 692-5721.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, you will sort out a complex problem in due time. Don’t let any initial struggles to find a solution keep you down. Continue to focus on the bigger picture.

Francois Lake Hall is looking for donations for their garage sale (May 2) - If you have items to donate call Naida (250) 2515415 or Joan (250) 695-6381.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, you and a superior at work are seeing eye-to-eye this week. This could mark the beginnings of a great partnership, so continue to work hard.

2015 MUSIC FESTIVAL Lakes District Music and Speech Arts Festival! March 10 - 21 with a gala honours concert on Sat., Mar. 21.

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Loonie Auction March 18, 19, & 20

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volunteer 36. Restaurants 38. Deerfield, Il Christian Un. 39. Gland secretion 41. Trace the outline of 44. Give advice, explain 45. Male parents 46. One point N of due E 48. Radioactivity unit 49. Equally 51. “Rubber Ball” singer Bobby 52. 93562 54. Bird confinement status 56. Daniel Boone’s state 60. Burn the surface of 61. Hillsides (Scot.) 62. Swiss river 63. Stir to anger

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Grassy Plains Gospel Church

~ Everyone Welcome ~

4th Monday of every month. Answers in classifieds

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

March 27: Steak night

General Meeting

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Gerow Island, Highway 35

Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

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248 - 3rd Ave. • Phone: 250-692-3568

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Sunday 10:00AM President Moore 250-695-6654 Hwy 35 & Francois Lake • 250-695-6316

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OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

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

Meat Draws

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Saturday at 3:15

Worship Service at 10 am Sunday mornings

are held every

with all the proceeds going to the Lakes District Senior Housing Association

The Royal Canadian Legion is now open Fridays and

Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.

Darts Tuesday & Crib Thursday If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran. Support your local Legion. “Members and bona fide guests welcome”

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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.

250-695-6586

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

LIVING WATERS CHURCH 766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

Please come and fellowship with us on:

Sunday at 11:00am Tuesday at 7:00 pm Saturday at 7:00 pm

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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

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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

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 APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information online at: www.bccommunitynews.com /our-programs/scholarship.

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 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

DO YOU have a Disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For details online: disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us today Toll-Free 1-888875-4787. 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 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

If you are an experienced F&I Manager or have lending experience, and are looking for a new opportunity and want to work in an amazing workplace then this is the right job for you!

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Job duties: welding, fabricating and repair work in small sawmills. $26.50/hour, after 40 hours rate is $39.75. Life, AD & D insurance, extended medical & dental, after 3 months.

Sullivan Motor Products offers a competitive pay plan, exceptional benefits package, great working environment, exceptional management support, & a 5-day work week!

50 hours/week per position in Burns Lake & area.

If interested, please email your resume: jbrown@sullivangm.com All resumes will remain confidential. We thank all applicants who apply but only those selected will be contacted.

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CASUAL RN OR LPN Southside Health & Wellness Centre seeks an RN or LPN for casual employment in community health. The Centre endeavors to increase wellness through a system of education, health promotion, disease prevention and treatment that empowers people to make healthy lifestyle choices. Salary commensurate with experience. Willing to train the right person.

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Canadian Cancer Society

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.

FINANCE & INSURANCE MANAGER

Email your cover letter & resume to aileen.serle@northernhealth.ca, or FAX to 250-694-3290, ATTN: Aileen Serle.

BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010

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.

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 Â&#x2021; FAX: (250) 567-4639

STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2015 until August 28, 2015 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.95 per hour. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: r enrolled in a post secondary education program and returning in September r previous eZperience relevant to the position required would be an asset r competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position r valid %lass 5, B% Driveros License, unrestricted is desirable r an eZemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driveros abstract r the ability to perform physically demanding Lob duties r a current 9HM+S certiĆ&#x201A;cate A complete Lob description is available on our website www.sd91.bc.ca. 2lease note: +ncumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualiĆ&#x201A;ed to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice. Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration 1fĆ&#x201A;ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday March 25, 2015 to: Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE Seasonal: April 1 - October 30, 2015

CASHIER/SALES ASSOCIATE 2 Positions - part time

Description: The qualified candidate will be responsible to process cash sales, assist customers with their projects, and be available to assist wherever needed. t Competitive wages t 24 hours per week t Training available Requirements: t Strong computer skills t Minimum one year experience with retail t Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment t Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion with confidential information t Strong customer service t Ability to work with flexible scheduling and on short notice

YARD/WAREHOUSE WORKER 1 Position - full time

Description: The qualified candidate will be responsible to help unload freight, help customers with their orders, and assist other team members with their various responsibilities. t Competitive wages t 40 hours per week t Training available Requirements: t Must enjoy manual labour and the outdoors t Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment t Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills t Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion with confidential information t Strong customer service t Ability to work with flexible scheduling and on short notice Please drop off resume in person at: Starland Supply (2000) Ltd. 165 Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, BC

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 11 March 2015

MECHANIC (Service Truck Position, Burns Lake)

Want to work out of a good quality service truck, with some shop work? The successful candidate will be a leader in safety and efficiency and will be able work in difficult situations with an upbeat attitude. Year around work available in the Burns Lake Area!

Starting wage $38.00/hr. 50 hrs per week and possibly more. Benefits package available! Contact Stephan Posselt email: stephan@tahtsa.ca Phone: 778-669-1010

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is an 18,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following position to join our mine site team:

IT ADMINISTRATOR

Reporting to senior management and working closely with the Accounting Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and management of computer systems, hardware and software at the mine site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Administrator looking for a position with operational and technical challenges. Candidates should have a solid understanding of network infrastructure and operations and have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include: Ř Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and operating system issues Ř Maintain all onsite systems including network and server infrastructure, backup systems and external connectivity Ř Oversee updates and implementation of applications and systems Ř Provide real time response to system users, troubleshooting and repairing service outages Ř Maintain a hardware and software inventory Ř Mobile device troubleshooting Ř Coordinating with 9ancouver ofŵce IT administrator Candidate will have a college diploma or university degree in Information Technology or related discipline preferred. We are looking for an individual with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in system administration. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work, and the schedule for this position is 4 days on, 3 days off (Monday to Thursday). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers full relocation expenses, a competitive salary and a full range of beneŵts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Reservoir Elevation: 851.35m (2793.14 ft.) SLS Discharge: 45.25 m3/s Snow pack: 109% long term average Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s The overall snow pack has decreased over the past month while inflow to the reservoir has remained higher than normal and the probability of a bank full level flow in the Nechako River remains low. An assessment of ice stability on the Nechako River will be conducted in the next week to inform flow management decisions over the next month. Additional increases to Skins Lake Spillway are not expected until April unless snow pack and/or inflow to the Nechako Reservoir rise significantly. Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow 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

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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.

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 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Help Wanted APARTMENT MANAGER needed for 27 unit in Burns Lake, BC. Must be live-in. Email resumes to: reimerrd@hotmail.com

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Gitxsan Safety Services is looking for qualified Traffic Control Flaggers in Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, Hazelton, Houston, and Burns Lake. Those with a class 5 driver’s license as well as Level 1 First Aid certification are preferred.

Auto Mechanic Partner

Ok Tire and Automotive, Terrace BC is seeking a licensed auto mechanic partner for an OK tire franchise. E-mail: momack@citywest.ca

Please apply online asap: http://gitxsanbusiness. applyﬁrst.net/ Contact Laurie Paulin at 1-866-842-6780 Ext. 337 with any questions.

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Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Spring sales with hot savings!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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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 $725 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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Tahtsa Timber Ltd is looking for a

full time permanent

STEEP SLOPE HARVESTER OPERATOR Minimum 2 years experience. Job duties: operate and maintain a Steep Slope Harvester $30/hour, 50 hours per week. $45/hour overtime wage after 40 hours, plus holiday pay. After 3 months Life and AD & D insurance, as well as extended medical and dental starts.

Work is in Northern BC. Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to angelika@tahtsa.ca

Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Request for Proposal for Electrical Contractor The Village of Burns Lake is seeking proposals for an hourly contract rate to repair and maintain all Village electrical systems and devices. The systems include SCADA network, various pumps and motors and variable drive systems. The contractor will be expected to respond to non-emergency issues within 48 hours of notification. Please also include an emergency call out rate with a mandatory response time of four (4) hours or less. The successful proponent must be a certified electrician with own tools, have a valid Village of Burns Lake Business License, and be registered with Worksafe BC. All work conducted must be Worksafe BC and BC Safety Authority compliant. The successful proponent may be required to purchase an annual electrical permit on behalf of the Village of Burns Lake. This will be negotiated as part of the final contract. For more information please contact Sheryl Worthing, CAO at the Village of Burns Lake Office at 250-692-7587. Proposals in the form of a cover letter with supporting documents marked “Electrical Contract – Confidential” will be accepted until

10:00am, Monday, March 30, 2015 Village of Burns Lake Office #15-3rd Ave, PO Box 570, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

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