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Burns Lake prepares for inquest into mill deaths Hampton Affiliates CEO is expected to testify at the inquest FLAVIO NIENOW The inquest into the Babine Forest Products mill deaths will begin on July 13, 2015, at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall in Burns Lake. The inquest will examine the circumstances of the deaths that occurred in the explosion at the Babine Forest Products sawmill on Jan. 20, 2012. Robert Luggi Jr., aged 45, and Carl Charlie, aged 42, were both killed in the explosion. Presiding over the inquest will be Chico Newell, Resource Industry Coroner for the B.C. Coroners Service. Newell has special expertise in cases involving deaths in the forest industry, ranging from logging operations to mills. The coroners counsel will be John Orr. Among the people expected to attend the inquest is Robert Luggi Jr.’s wife, Maureen Luggi. Maureen was one of the people lobbying for an inquest to be held in Burns Lake. Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates, said he will be attending parts of the inquest. Zika is expected to testify at the inquest in addition to numerous current and former employees. “We are cooperating fully with the coroner’s office in preparation for the inquest, and have turned over to their office all relevant information related to the accident,” said Zika. “Although ...see Inquest ▼ P7
Dragon boating Burns Lake resident Victor Yancovitch, carved a dragon head to be placed on the Village of Burns Lake’s dragon boat, just in time for Canada Day celebrations. Story on page 10. More Canada Day pictures on page 20.
Campfires and fireworks banned
Prohibition will remain in effect until the public is otherwise notified
MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON Local residents are bracing themselves for what could be another hot, dry – and some fear, fiery – summer. Unseasonably warm weather resulted in a ban on all open burning throughout the Lakes District last week as provincial officials sought to limit the risk of wildfire. The prohibition, which includes all
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campfires and fireworks, went into effect noon Friday (July 3) for all areas of the province except the “fog zone” on Vancouver Island’s west coast. The use of cooking stoves that burn gas, propane, or briquettes is still permitted, as well as CSA or ULC rated portable campfire apparatus that generate a flame 15 cm or less in length. At present, industrial activities within provincial forests are not affected, although logging companies and others working on Crown land are required to assess the fire hazard in their areas of operation and prevent fire starts. Individuals who fail to observe the current prohibition face stiff penalties. Fire wardens are already patrolling the region, and anyone found in contravention ...see CAMPFIRE BANS ▼ P2
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of the open burning ban can be fined $345 or compelled to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000. Alleged offenders who elect to fight the ticket in court and lose could end up paying a fine ten times as large and serving a one-year jail term. Provincial officials say the ban on open burning is necessary to prevent loss of life, property, and natural resources in B.C. It will remain in effect noon on September 30 or the public is otherwise notified, according to Olivia Pojar, fire information officer for the B.C. Wildfire Service’s Northwest Fire Centre. Pojar said late Friday that the fire hazard rating in most sections of the Nadina Natural Resource District (which includes the Burns Lake and Houston areas) is high except around Morice Lake south of Houston, where it is considered “extreme.” She noted that while environmental conditions played a key part in the government’s decision to ban open fires across the province, other factors also came into play. “The decision (to ban open burning) was due to multiple factors,” she explained. “Weather in B.C. has been unusually hot and dry for the time of year, with below-normal amounts of precipitation for June. There is currently a high level of fire activity across Western Canada, and this could limit the B.C. Wildfire Service’s ability to bring in additional resources and personnel from other agencies outside B.C., as they are already engaged elsewhere. Therefore, due to the high level of fire hazard and wildfire activity across the province, the decision was made to put this ban in place across B.C.” Individuals hoping for an early end to the current campfire ban may be disappointed. Environment Canada’s latest forecast suggests the current hot, dry weather will continue into the weekend. “The forecast for the next few days is similar for most of the fire centre, with the Cassiar fire zone seeing scattered showers or thundershowers in some areas and temperatures of low 20s,” said
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The fire hazard rating is extreme in the Burns Lake and Houston areas. Pojar. “There is potential for scattered showers in some areas of the fire centre by Friday, with cooling temperatures (20s) later in the week.” Pojar noted that fire danger ratings can change daily. The best source of information, she said, is the B.C. Wildfire Service website (www.bcwildfire.ca). This summer has already been a busy one for B.C.’s beleaguered firefighters, who are currently responding to 150 blazes across the province. Closer to home, the Northwest Fire Centre in Smithers, which monitors fire activity across 25 million hectares of Northwestern B.C., has detected nearly four dozen wildfires to date, nine in the Nadina fire zone alone. Those figures, notes Pojar, are well above the region’s 10-year average of 34 for this time of year. Provincial officials are hoping this summer won’t be a repeat of the 2014 wildfire season, one of the most destructive on record. Between April and November 2014, wildfires destroyed nearly 360,000 hectares of land across the province – making it the third worst wildfire season on record.
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Man missing, female rescued from Morice River
Man missing after truck found in Morice River. The search was called off due to high river flows Flavio Nienow A 46-year-old man, believed to be from Burns Lake, is still missing after the truck he was driving left the roadway, rolled down a steep embankment and entered the Morice River. The crash occurred 23 km up the Morice River Road on June 30, 2015, close to 3 a.m. Ambulance, fire and police responded to the accident after locals noticed a woman sitting in the window of the floating truck. After calling 911, the locals threw a rope to the stranded female and pulled her to shore. Sergeant Stephen Rose with the Houston RCMP said the female was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. A search was conducted last week for the missing driver by both the Houston and the Smithers search and rescue teams. Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue (SAR) from Smithers brought in two jet boats and two inflatable kayaks for the search. Search manager Whitney Numan said 14 to 17 SAR volunteers were assisting with the search, including water technicians, boat drivers and ground searchers. While boats scoured the river, Houston SAR members combed the banks of the river on both sides for two kilometres. Numan said the search and rescue teams were focusing on the river. “The likelihood of him being onshore is next to nothing,” she said. “We have ground searched both sides of the river down two kilometres and there is no sign of him.” According to Sgt. Rose, the search has now been suspended. “We’ll recommence at a later date after the river flow decreases,” he said. Sergeant Rose said he did not have estimate of when searches would recommence. Houston police and a Prince George traffic analyst are investigating the cause of Submitted photo the accident. Corporal Dave Tyreman, Spokesperson for the RCMP, said alcohol The search has now been suspended for the missing man whose truck left the roadway, rolled down a steep embankment and is considered to be factor. With files from Jackie Lieuwen entered the Morice River.
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Random acts of kindness
Outlook cloudy for climate policies Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau came to Vancouver last week to unveil his environmental platform for the Oct. 19 federal election. Trudeau promised an overhaul of the National Energy Board and a vaguely defined intention to work with provinces to impose a “price” on carbon dioxide emissions across the
I always find thrilling when random acts of kindness go viral, especially because they seem to have a domino effect on people. A couple of years ago, an Edmonton resident pre-paid for 500 coffees at a local Tim Hortons. The man, who chose not to be identified, simply paid the $859 bill and left, leaving staff to won-
der why he did it. Later that week, a person in Calgary - inspired by the act of kindness in Edmonton -, pre-purchased $900 worth of coffee for strangers. I really like the fact that we have no clue of who those people were. But mostly, I love that we don’t know why they did it. It makes us wonder – maybe something incredible happened in their lives, or maybe they were simply feeling great and wanted to spread that feeling. But you certainly do not need to have spare cash to impress the entire country. Just a couple of weeks ago, a homeless man returned $2000 he found on a Victoria street (yes, this really happened). His story went viral, of course, and a fundraising website had people from all over the country sending the homeless man money. More than $5000 were raised for him, but guess what? The man refused to accept that money too. Although police asked the man to sleep on it, the man was determined not to accept it. He even said it in writing. His explanation was that “it was the right thing to do,” adding that he only needed help to find a job (I really wish I could hire this person, don’t you?). Lately, in South America, it’s also becoming more and more common for young people to spend their weekends, holidays and even birthdays serving food for homeless people. And the media has been giving it a lot of attention. It’s almost as if it’s becoming “cool” to be generous. And what a great trend that is (certainly better than sagging pants, mustaches or selfie sticks). But Canadians certainly don’t need any lessons on kindness. I am preaching to the choir. When I was a student in Newfoundland, I was paying for my groceries at Walmart when I realized I did not have enough money to pay for everything. I was about to leave some of the items on the counter when a lady behind me offered to pay for my groceries (I should have added her on Facebook or something, but I was too busy calling my parents to share that story). Last year another act of kindness went viral in Edmonton. A man noticed that someone left their car lights on, and decided to do something about it. The man left a note by the car saying, “I noticed you left your lights on. The battery will probably not have enough charge to start your vehicle. I left a blue extension cord on the fence and a battery charger beside the fence in the cardboard box. If you know how to hook it up, use it to start your car. Good luck.” The note went on with instructions on how to jump start a car. But you certainly don’t need a big gesture to make someone’s day better. Little things can also make a big difference - smiling at a stranger, holding the door for someone, asking the cashier how they are doing, complimenting someone, or writing an actual letter and mailing it. You never know what someone might be going through, and maybe your small act of kindness won’t be so small after all. What will your next act of kindness be?
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country. Trudeau’s media tour took him to the Burnaby facilities of General Fusion, where, like Premier Christy Clark a few weeks before, he stood at his podium before a prototype fusion reactor. This massive octopus of pistons and wires is an attempt to capture the nuclear reaction that powers the Sun and other stars, containing its fury within steel walls and magnetic fields. The old joke about controlled fusion is that every 20 years, scientists tell us it’s just 20 years away. If it ever is developed, such a process could quickly put an end to our handwringing about fossil fuels, largely replacing them with endless, emission-free energy. This is the type of technological revolution that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s officials indicated would be needed, after Canada announced a pledge with other G7 leaders to make their economies carbon-free by 2100. That’s right, some time within the next 85 years. Clark visited General Fusion in May to announce her new climate action advisory panel, which has to give her a plan to take to Paris next December. That’s the next big United Nations climate summit, where Trudeau hopes to lead a delegation of premiers to stop the flow of “fossil awards” given to Canada by people in polar bear suits. Asked about the fusion reactor she had just toured, Clark laughed off the question, comparing it to the “flux capacitor” used for time travel in the Michael J. Fox movie ‘Back to the Future’. Trudeau recently told university students that we need to change our concepts of time and space, and he didn’t seem to be kidding. The point here for voters is that all these leaders, Harper, Trudeau, Clark and many others, are talking down to you. You aren’t sophisticated enough to understand this climate business. The Pope has weighed in, assuring us that carbon trading systems are not going to cut it. This is a rebuke to California, Quebec and the European Union, where effective carbon trading is, like controlled fusion, just around the corner. Pope Francis warned that our “throwaway culture” views nature “solely as a source of profit and gain” and so people won’t voluntarily do the right thing. (The results of the Metro Vancouver transit plebiscite could be interpreted this way, if you ignore the bumbling, waste and political posturing that really did it in.) The Pope concludes that there is “an urgent need” for a “true world political authority” to impose order on the greedy capitalist humans that infest our beautiful planet. Presumably this would be the run by the UN, so my advice is to start hoarding candles and cat food now. B.C.’s frozen carbon tax has ceased to have much effect, with gasoline consumption back up over 2008 levels amid the usual volatility of prices. Gasoline is going for around $1.30 a litre, despite the prolonged slump in crude oil prices, and people have basically forgotten about this tax on top of all the other gas taxes. Perhaps B.C. can brag in Paris about the Pacific Carbon Trust, which limps along after its near-death experience in 2013. The trust continues to divert tax dollars from B.C. government operations to purported carbon-saving activities, including paying coastal First Nations not to log the portions of forests that they demanded be preserved.
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At an all clans meeting, Wet’suwet’en clans voted to not accept any pipelines through Wet’suwet’en lands, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline projects. In December 2014, Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN) signed an agreement with the province for the proposed Coastal GasLink pipeline project. Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, proposes to develop a natural gas pipeline from near Dawson Creek, B.C., to the proposed LNG Canada liquefied natural gas export facility near Kitimat, B.C. One day after the all clans meeting, LNG Canada received an environmental assessment certificate to proceed with construction of Just a friendly reminder to everyone that their plant near Kitimat. Hereditary Chief John Ridsdale (Na’Moks), who attended the meeting via teleconference, said the position of the hereditary chiefs a total fire ban is in effect, which includes hasn’t changed. campfires. This ban doesn’t apply to cooking “There are elected bands and councils that have supported it [construction of pipelines], but as a nation, as hereditary chiefs and stoves that use gas, propane, or briquettes. clans and house groups, we never have supported this. It’s a re-affirmation of each of the five clans,” said Ridsdale. A camp set up by the Unist'ot’en house group is currently trying to block efforts by TransCanada to do work on the Coastal Gaslink For more details please visit pipeline project. www.bcwildfire.ca A new You Tube video was recently posted by supporters of the Unist'ot'en camp showing a Unist’ot’en member asking a third party contractor to leave their territory. and click on the Fire Prohibitions link. “This is technically trespassing,” says the Unist'ot'en member in the video. “We’ve asked nicely and people keep coming; this is very disrespectful.” “This continues to be our territory,” she continues. “We haven’t lost it to war, so you’re not coming through here; you need consent to be here.” According to Unist’ot’en members, throughout May and June, TransCanada has made repeated attempts to survey their territory. “The Unist’ot’en, they’re looking after their territory,” said Ridsdale. “And we believe, at this current time, they’re doing the proper thing; they are evicting trespassers, which would be these pipeline companies.” Despite opposition from Wet’suwet’en clans, Chief Karen Ogen said her government will continue supporting LNG projects. “We are fully committed to protecting the environment while pursuing economic opportunities that will provide sustainability to our community. 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Michael Riis-Christianson Wilf Adam has been returned as chief of the Lake Babine Nation. Adam garnered 232 of the 813 valid votes cast in last Friday’s Lake Babine Nation (LBN) general election, nearly 100 more than his closest challenger, Bernard Patrick, who tallied 139. The remaining 442 votes were split between candidates Frank J.
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Alec Sr. (118), Victor J. Alec Sr. (28), Anna R. Bertacco (88), Crystal D. Harwood (74), Myrtle M. Michell (12), Emma Palmantier (69), Mary-Ann Poirier (25), and Victor Tom (28). There were 16 spoiled/rejected ballots. Election results reported late July 3 by Deputy Electoral Officer Drew Shaw also suggest that incumbent Derek C. MacDonald’s 180 votes were enough to get him re-elected as one of four councillors representing the community of Woyenne (Burns Lake). The other three top vote-getters for Woyenne were Darcy N. Dennis (193), Darren S. Patrick (158), and Melvin Joseph (150). Other Woyenne candidates getting at least a measure of support from band members were Kelsey M. Abraham (34 votes), Scott V. Abraham (26), Johnathan Myles Alec (67), Marilyn R. Alec (50), Deanna F. Brown (96), Maurice Joseph (41), Dwight A.R. Michell (34), Fabian J. Michell (85), Frank Michell Sr. (128), Dorothy Patrick (89), Murphy Patrick Jr. (103), Bridget R.I. Peter (52), Donald T.B. Prince (84), Susie Tress (24), Joel T. West (125), Nancy Williams (76), and Raymond J. Williams (38). Seven ballots were declared spoiled or rejected. Dolores Alec will again represent the community of Tachet at the LBN council table. Alec, who received 27 votes, will be joined by fellow successful candidate Mildred M.
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(Alec) George, who collected 26 votes. Incumbent Leonard Lawley finished third in the balloting with 21, while the remaining votes went to Eugene K. Alec (12), Elizabeth C. Charlie (13), David J.R. Findlay 14), Louie George (17), (Ronald) Ron George (9), Heather T. Joseph (5), S. Paul Joseph (15), Corrine L. Leon (10), Johnson Tom (7), and Victor Tom (12). One ballot was spoiled/rejected. Fred William won’t be returning to council this year as one of two representatives from Fort Babine. William’s 36 votes earned him a third place finish in last Friday’s election, behind successful candidates Bessie West (51 votes) and Clara Williams (50). The remaining valid votes were split between John P. West (29), Vickie A. West (23), and Victor S. William (34). Verna H. Power will represent the community of Old Fort on the Lake Babine Nation council in wake of the July 3 vote. Power received 28 votes, four more than second place finisher Raymond (Smoody) Alec Jr. Challengers Debbie L. West and Lori M. West tied for third place in the election with 14 votes each, while (William) Bill A. Findlay managed six. Successful candidates in last week’s election will serve three-year terms.
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at risk of extinction," states one label that comes with images of thriving and dead coral. Our Horizon B.C. campaigner Matt Hulse said he believes any municipality could make gas pump labeling a condition for gas stations in its local business licence bylaw. No jurisdiction in Canada has yet made pump warning labels a requirement. Hulse said the labels would help make the routine act of filling up the tank a choice to be considered more carefully. "It places responsibility right in the palm of your hand," Hulse said. If the concept takes off, he said, specific impact wording and imagery could be developed to tailor the labels to each area. "In the Lower Mainland it might be sea level rise, flooding, smog – any number of things – and it might be different in the Interior of B.C., where it might be forest fires and pine beetles," Hulse said. "It might be ocean acidification in coastal areas such as Qualicum Beach, which has had a massive crash in its shellfish industry." SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said the idea could influence fuel consumption, particularly among people already considering buying an electric car or choosing other transportation options to reduce their carbon footprint. "Does it get the hard core guy driving the Escalade or the Hummer? Probably not. Does it get a whole bunch of the younger crowd or the people who are on the margin? You bet your boots it does,” Meredith said.
Flavio Nienow On June 30, 2015, the Burns Lake fire department was called to a fire at Decker Lake Forest Products at 1:17 p.m. Burns Lake fire chief Jim McBride said the sprinkler system contained and knocked down the fire prior to the arrival of the fire crews on scene. “Once on scene the fire department did an extensive overhaul extinguishment of the entire effected area of the planner mill,” he said. McBride said the incident was the result of “hot works” being done in the planner mill when a wielders’ spark ignited some wood waste. One mill employee was treated for minor smoke inhalation and there were no injuries to any member of the Burns Lake fire department. According to Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates, one of the mill’s maintenance employees mistakenly did not follow the proper process for protecting the area. “We have reinforced with our employees the proper procedures involved in welding or any work with risk of fire so this should be an isolated incident,” he said. Zika added that the injured employee is now well, and that mill suffered no property damage.
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Mayor Luke Strimbold made a mere $15,000 for 2014 Michael Riis-Christianson
Five employees of the Village of Burns Lake earned a combined $434,510.34 in 2014, according to the municipality’s 2014 Statement of Financial Information. The document, released June 23, indicates that employees Bernice Crossman, Chris Harms, Rick Martin, Jim McBride, and Sheryl Worthing were all paid in excess of $75,000 last year. Worthing, the village’s Chief Administrative Officer, was also its highest paid employee in 2014. She earned $115,820.69 for the year ended December 31, 2014, and received an additional $4,664.46 for expenses incurred while conducting municipal business. Employees McBride, Martin, and Harms earned comparable incomes from the village in 2014. McBride, Burns Lake’s director of protective services, received remuneration totaling $82,730.72 and an additional $3,962.38 in expenses, while Martin (the community’s director of public works) was paid $81,476.82 and had business expenses of $2,447.77. Harms was the sole member of the village works crew to make more than $75,000 during the period. As the municipality’s Utility Man Level II, he received $79,352.10 in remuneration and an additional $1,333.65 in reimbursed expenses. Crossman, the municipality’s director of finance and author of its most recent Statement of Financial Information, rounded out the list of village employees who earned more than $75,000 last year. She received $75,130.01 in remuneration, and had expense claims totaling $7,773.21. In 2014, the village also paid an additional $1,098,688.80 in remuneration and expenses to 50 employees whose incomes were below the Financial Information Act’s $75,000 reporting threshold. Burns Lake elected officials didn’t fare as well financially in 2014 as their employees. Mayor Strimbold received his customary stipend of $15,000, as well as $6,401.63 in expense money.
Councillors Chris Beach and John Illes each received stipends of $7,500 for the year. Beach’s expenses during the period totaled $5,830.15, while Illes’ were $2,842.60. Councillors Wes Hart and Frank Varga were each paid $7,230.73 for their 11 months on council. Hart incurred expenses of $1,333.79 during the period, while Varga had expenses totaling $907.20. Kelly Holliday and Susan Schienbein, elected in last November’s municipal election, each received $288.46 for their work on council. Neither had any expenses. Burns Lake also paid more than $25,000 to two dozen suppliers in 2014. The highest amount, $1,257,539.76, went to Venture Pacific Construction Management Ltd., the firm that built the Lakeside Multiplex. Two other suppliers – the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and the Receiver General of Canada – each received in excess of $400,000 from the village. Burns Lake’s employee remuneration and expense totals were comparable to those recorded by the District of Houston during the same period. According to Houston’s 2014 Statement of Financial Information, its five highest paid employees last year collectively earned $428,569 in remuneration and an additional $7,992 in reimbursed expenses, while its highest paid employee received remuneration and reimbursed expenses totaling slightly more than $102,000. The stipends paid to Burns Lake’s members of council were also comparable to those of the District of Houston. The latter community’s mayor earned $14,468 in 2014, while its councillors received between $7,200 and $8,549. Houston employees who earned less than $75,000 last year were collectively paid $1.437 million in remuneration and expenses. B.C.’s Financial Information Act requires that all public sector corporations in B.C. – including its municipalities – file annual Statements of Financial Information.
Inquest to last three weeks INQUEST from t P1 we believe the sawmill industry has learned a lot since the accident on dealing with combustible dust, we look forward to considering any findings from the inquest jury that will improve the safety of our workforce.” Bruce Mallory, former President of Babine Forest Products, along with vice-president of human resources Dave Salmon will also be representing the company at the inquest. WorkSafeBC will be represented by lawyer Ben Parkin, who will be assisted by Jordon Bank. United Steelworkers Union will be represented by Craig Bavis, who will be assisted by Diane Irvine. Barb McLintock with the B.C. Coroners Service said there will certainly be some similarities between the evidence found from the Babine Forest Products explosion and the one at Lakeland Mills. In April 2012, two men died as a result of injuries suffered when the Lakeland Mills exploded in Prince George. A coroner’s inquest ruled the deaths of the two men in Prince George as accidental. “There will also be many individual differences [between the two mill explosions], quite apart from what happened on the night in question, such as how workers and managers saw the condition of the mill before the explosion and any steps that had been taken to mitigate dust buildup,” McLintock said. “The final classification of the deaths [at Babine Forest Products] will be up to the jury and we would never want to pre-empt their work by suggesting in advance what that might be,” McLintock added. The first day of the inquest – July 13 - will begin at 9:30 a.m. In the following days, the inquest will take place from 9 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Although the length of any inquest is variable, the expectation is that the inquest in Burns Lake will end on July 31, 2015.
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FLAVIO NIENOW Burns Lake will receive $327,523 as part of the province’s small community protection grant. The small community protection grant enables communities to invest money in projects that are identified as priorities at the local level. Burns Lake budgets for this grant annually and has been using these funds for general operating purposes. “The grant helps to offset taxation revenue,” explained Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Burns Lake. Other Nechako Lakes communities receiving the small community grant include Houston, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake. The Bulkley-Nechako Regional District is also receiving a grant of $126,470. “This funding will take pressure off local taxpayers and provide Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Houston and the Bulkley-Nechako Regional District with the opportunity to invest in public safety priorities,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said. Since 2009, the small community, regional district and traffic fine revenue sharing grants have provided more than $792 million in funding to support B.C. communities.
MONEY FOR WATERSHED Ron Miller, Director for Tchesinkut lake Watershed Society accepts a cheque for $3550 to purchase equipment to test the water of Tchesinkut Lake from Eileen Benendict, Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) Director of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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The east side of Kager Lake area, where hundreds of recreation site users congregate to camp, picnic and enjoy the trails, has a heavy concentration of beetle-killed pine. Since large areas of dead pine stands represent a potential fire hazard, an intergovernmental initiative is now in place to reduce the fire hazard in the area. Crews from the Burns Lake fire attack base, operated by the Wildfire Management Branch, are assisting the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) and Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. with a fuel mitigation project. The so-called Kager Lake fuel management prescription involves removing dead pine and infested spruce, as well as reducing the amount of blowdown/deadfall on the recreational sites and along the trail networks. “This work is critical to reduce the fire hazard in the Boer Mountain recreation site,” said Dawn Stronstad, BLMBA Director.
According to Stronstad, the wood removed will be bucked and piled for future firewood use and the branches/debris piled for burning later in the fall. Crews from the Wildfire Management Branch have been felling trees in the Boer Mountain recreation site over the last few years to make the trails and sites safer for the public. Although this project has been ongoing for several years, it is now at a much bigger scale, explained Stronstad. “The BLMBA volunteers are not certified fallers, so work done by the Wildfire Management Branch is very important to the BLMBA,” she said. “The Wildfire Management Branch is providing an invaluable service by reducing the fire hazard and making the sites and trails safer.” In order to keep the risk of wildfire to a minimum, campers are reminded to be vigilant in their use of campfires. Campers should never leave a campfire unattended and should always ensure fire is completely extinguished prior to leaving the site. Stronstad said signs will be posted along the trails when the crews are working. Recreation site users are asked to obey these signs as the trails may be closed for short periods during falling work. The mountain pine beetle infestation in British Columbia peaked in 2005. The B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations estimates the mountain pine beetle has killed a cumulative total of 723 million cubic metres of timber since the current infestation began.
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Tug boat Valerie up and running
The vessel that sank in 2013 received a full restoration by Industrial Transformers
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Flavio Nienow In March 2013, Cheslatta Carrier Nation discovered that two of their tug boats – the Davis Straits and the Valerie – had sunk at their winter mooring on Ootsa Lake. Cheslatta had purchased the tug boats less than a year prior to their sinking. “We were really excited when we purchased the tug boats, but we didn’t have a chance to use them,” said James Rakochy, Cheslatta Land and Resource Manager. After initial environmental cleanup, the vessels remained in place as Cheslatta and their insurance company worked out a recovery plan. A few months later, the tug boats received a great deal of attention when a Discovery Channel film crew participated in the recovery of the sunken vessels. Jamie Davis, made famous in the television series Highway Thru Hell, was in Burns Lake to assist with raising the sunken tugs. Earlier this year, Cheslatta decided it was time to give Valerie – a tug boat built in the 1950s - a full restoration. Sale on now until August 1, 2015 “Cheslatta, being the resilient folks that they are, they are used to having things under water, bouncing back and doing what’s necessary to recover,” said Rakochy. Submitted photos Rakochy was referring to the fact that Cheslatta The tug boat Valerie coming off of the Francois lake ferry heading home. Valerie sank on Ootsa has endured the yearly flooding of their cemeteries Lake, the vessel was recovered and received a full restoration by Industrial Transformers from for decades due to Nechako reservoir’s elevation Lakeview Mall, 117 Yellowhead, Hwy 16 Phone: 250-692-7077 Burns Lake. management flows. The full restoration of the Valerie was done by Industrial Transformers Inc. from Burns Lake. Richard Wainwright, owner of Industrial Transformers, explained that during restoration, all parts of the vessel were removed to bring the tug down to just the hull. “We repaired the hull and tower; rewired the boat and rebuilt the engine.” Valerie is now powered by a Detroit diesel 8V71 engine with a twin disk transmission and weighs over 60,000 pounds. “The vessel also received a new interior wood work; new dash and controls,” he said. “The original door, steering wheels and brass spot light were reused.” The tug’s restoration started Jan 16, 2015. By May 25, Valerie was put back into Ootsa Lake. “Valerie is completely rebuilt and restored,” said Rakochy. “It looks brand new; Industrial Transformers did a beautiful job.” Mike Robertson, Senior Policy Advisor for ts Your parith Cheslatta Carrier Nastore w Burns Lake Automotive H C U SO M tion, said the Valerie is ! E R O M now working full time tugging Cheslatta’s barge across Ootsa Lake. $ 02 PowerBall Mini $ 09 $ 06 PowerCone Nulens™ Use on any uncoated, “It’s mainly ferrying For use for intricate, Headlight Lens Renewal Kit polishable metal finish, hard to reach, and Designed to quickly and mushroom pickers, but no matter how intricate tedious polishing jobs. safely restore, maintain the design. The conical Perfect for polishing will start hauling heavy and protect all types shape provides an wheels, diamond plate, of smooth, infinite range of sizes taillight lenses, engine trucks soon for a full shiny plastic and — ideal for getting into components, and much acrylic headlights tight, difficult-to-reach more. season of logging,” he to crystal clarity. areas. Part #37251 Part #35141 Part #35146 said. The Davis Straits Protectant California Gold $ 40 56 Carpet & 69 $ $ - the second tug boat Penetrating UV Upholstery Chrome Polish blocker, eff ecti ve on recovered in 2013 Advanced polymers Cleaner rubber, vinyl, plastic help protect against; and fiberglass. Works on vinyl, velour, is currently sitting in fingerprints, spotting, Constructed to cloth, carpet and rust and corrosion. recondition and sheepskin, while being dry dock. However, Will not streak, maintain the original pH balanced and scratch or smear. Cheslatta also has plans condition environmentally safe. and appearance. to give this tug a full Part #35212 Part #35316 Part # 05424 restoration. “We got it out of the Scratch Brazilian $ 70 $ 07 $ 20 lake; so there’s no risk Carnauba Remover 16 oz. Part #35600 Cleaner Wax Works on any sort for any damage to it,” of paint, or finish, to $ 60 One-step paint help restore paint preservation said Rakochy. “We’re 32 oz. Part #35632 and remove surface formulated to scratches. Be sure clean and protect. going to hold on to it California Gold Car Wash to wax afterwards Especially effective Washes away grime, without to properly seal and [the Davis Straits] beon fiberglass and removing wax or dulling the paint; protect. gel coats. pH balanced, super-sudsy and also cause we’re hoping that Part #38408 Part #35701 resists water spotting. some of the projects Burns Lake 750 Highway 16 98 Francois Lake Dr., Burns Lake: that we will have in the 250-692-7565 future will require this Phone: 250-692-3805 Hwy 16, Fraser Lake: 250-699-8990 tug boat.”
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Lower Mainland. Burns Lake resident Victor Yancovitch, who enjoys building large model ships as a hobby, was asked to repair the boat’s broken steering oar. Yancovitch went a step further and decided to carve a dragon head and place it on the edge of the boat, just in time for Canada Day celebrations. “I thought it would be more attractive, and bring the boat to life,” he said. “It would be more likely to encourage young folk, or young at heart to get together and row.” Yancovitch made the impressive dragon head by picking up a few sheets of blue styrofoam, gluing them together on each side of a wooden template and carving the wood with a grinder. “After five days, a reasonably-looking dragon emerged,” he said. “It was sure fun to follow the dragon boat on our canoe on Canada Day while my wife Lynn took photos of it [the dragon boat] in action.” “Once in a while the rowers would all get synchronized, and we couldn't keep up with them even with a little electric motor attached,” he said. “I sure feel it was worth it.”
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The Babes in Balance retreat was held from June 26-28 up on the Boer Mountain trails and hosted 30 female riders from Williams Lake to Terrace. They had amazing coaches from Prince George, Smithers, and Burns Lake to facilitate a great weekend of learning and world class riding. Mornings were spent doing yoga and body activation followed by skill sessions on the bike while the afternoons were filled with trail riding followed by refreshing and most needed dips in Kager Lake. (Left) Liliana Dragowska from Williams Lake getting some air during one of the sessions at the Babes in Balance Mountain Bike Retreat up at Kager Lake.
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The Lakes District Community Choir opened the festivities on July 1, Canada Celebration with their rendition of Oh Canada.
Did you know? •Texting while driving is equal to driving after drinking 4 beers. •You are 23 times more likely to crash. •5 Seconds of texting at 80 KMS per hour is 300 ft of missed road. •28% of accidents are text related. •11 teens are killed every day from texting while driving.
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Impressive char Reg Worthing 90-years-old caught this 25 pound Char on Francois Lake recently. Submitted photo
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The Village of Burns Lake may be one step closer to creating a Recreation Vehicle (RV) parking lot and greenspace area in the downtown core. At its June 23 regular meeting, council gave three readings to the Village of Burns Lake Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw #957, 2015, which authorizes the withdrawal of $25,000 from the village’s land sales reserve fund for the purpose of buying Lot 4, District Lots 6308 and 6309, Range 5 Coast District, Plan 1295. The municipality has already agreed to purchase the vacant lot from its undisclosed owner for $18,300 – an amount equal to its assessed value for taxation purposes – but can’t proceed until the bylaw is adopted. Yet according to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the village, that could happen as early as mid-July. “If the bylaw is adopted at the council meeting on July 14, the closing date will be set shortly thereafter,” she said. While the village hasn’t yet developed a specific plan for the property (which sits across Highway 16 from the Rexall pharmacy and adjacent to lands formerly occupied by the Shell service station), Worthing says its purchase fits with Burns Lake’s general downtown revitalization program. “(Purchase of) this property will allow the village crew to deal with water control issues and snow removal in the area, as well as serve as an excellent addition to the RV parking lot and green space that is planned as part of the downtown revitalization initiative,” she explained. “The lot will not form part of the parking lot, but could be developed in years to come.” Legal fees associated with the transaction could add a few thousand dollars to the cost of the lot, but Worthing said it’s possible the village won’t require the full $25,000 authorized under bylaw 957. “Legal fees have yet to be determined,” she stressed. “Only the amount needed for the purchase and closing costs will be withdrawn.” As of May 27, the village had $93,881.69 in its land sales reserve fund.
Carrier Sekani Services. “Our way” Indigenous Health and Wellness conference July 14 -
16, 2015 Prince George. Info: www.csfs.org or Lisa Da Silva (250) 562-3591 / 1-800-889-6855.
Halfway through a consultation on distracted driving policy, the vast majority of B.C. residents who have responded want fines increased. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says thousands of people have participated on the B.C. government's consultation website, and more than 90 per cent want stronger action to stop people talking or texting on their phones while they're behind the wheel. The issue now is how high the fines should go. "British Columbians are also telling us they want to see tougher escalating penalties for repeat offenders, because right now some people see the $167 ticket as the cost of doing business," Anton said Tuesday. "We need to stop that." B.C.'s fine is the second lowest in Canada, and a three-point insurance penalty was added last fall. Anton said she doesn't intend to follow Ontario's lead and put the fine up to $1,000 for repeat offenders, but an increase will be coming within a year. Comments on the website www.gov.bc.ca/distracteddriving continue to debate the merits of seizing cellphones from drivers, but Anton reiterated that option is not being considered. Suspending licences or impounding vehicles of repeat offenders is on the table, however. Saskatchewan impounds the vehicle for a week if the driver gets two distracted driving tickets less than a year apart. The consultation continues until July 16. Participants are asked to reply to nine questions. The crowd-sourcing exercise has its weaknesses. Only five per cent of respondents have come from the B.C. Interior, and Anton said younger people are also under-represented. The province attributes 88 deaths to distracted driving last year, second to speeding and ahead of impaired driving.
Pet of the Week When SMURF came to Haddock House he looked like an alleycat, scratched up and terrified of us. He sure fooled us, as it turns out he loves laying on you, preferably upside down, having SMURF his fur stroked. SMURF is up for adoption to someone who can respect his independence, giving him liberty to come on his own terms. Adoption interest? Call 250-692-7476. Advertising donated by LD News
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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, seek situations that are peaceful and surround yourself with likeminded, mellow people. Enjoy the respite that relaxing atmospheres provide.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, don’t fret when plans are canceled at the last minute. Try to reschedule as soon as possible and make the most of your newfound free time.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: You need a confidence booster, Libra. Take action and seek ways to feel better about a situation that has been bothering you. This proactive approach may be all you need.
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, don’t be fooled by appearances. Sometimes there is more than meets the eye, and finding the truth beneath the surface can prove enlightening.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: You may seem like you aren’t able to get ahead in your career, Scorpio. But it could be that you’re looking to advance too quickly. Be patient and allow your skills to grow.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, use this week to experiment in the kitchen. You will benefit from exploring new cuisines you have long been wanting to try but have yet to prepare.
Our town Southside Health & Wellness Centre: July 2015. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot care, all day by appt., July 16. More info (250) 694-3270. 5 day club: Island Gospel Fellowship Church gym, Aug. 10-14, 10am - 12 or 1:30 - 3:30pm. Call Tracey (250) 692-3623 to register. Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club annual Gymkhana - Eagle Creek Rodeo Arena - 10am - July 25. Spectators welcome (free entry) - concession on site. More info: Liz (250) 692-1884 before 8pm. Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association: Community workbee, July 18th at 10am. Working primarily on trails close to Kager Lake. Come by Kager Lake. If you have a weedwacker, pruners or a handsaw bring it along. If you do not have these then we’ll supply. Drop by for a short amount of time or all day. If you can’t make it that day, contact Dave at Burnt Bikes. We will loan out weedwackers for those that want to go out a time that fits their schedule. BLMBA has secured maintenance funding this year and the
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next four years, but we are hoping to use this for trails that are further away from Kager Lake. Poetry contest - entrants of all ages. Cash prizes, closing date July 31. The 22 annual open ages poetry contest. No entry fee. The poem should be original and consist of 32 lines or less. To enter please send one original poem only to: Open Ages Poetry Contest (N) Box 44169 - RPO Gorge, Victoria, BC, V9K 7K1 or email to: poetryinstitute@shaw.ca. Name, age and address should be included on the same page as the poem. Typed or neatly written poems. Creative writing contest - entrants must be 18 yrs+, cash prizes. Closing day July 31. Short stories, essays, anecdotes, poetry, prose, fiction or non-fiction. Writing is limited to 850 words. No entry fee. The work must be original and typed or neatly hand written. Name, age and address must be included on the front page of the work. Please indicate whether your work is fiction or non-fiction. Send your entry to: Adult Creative Writing Contest (N), Box 44169 - RPO Gorge, Victoria, BC, V9K 7K1 or email to: poetryinstitute@shaw.ca
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Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35
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Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake
Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.
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IN LOVING MEMORY DUANE HART April 14, 1924- June 25, 2015 Duane and his dear wife Donna spent many happy summers at Sandy’s Resort, away from the Tempe, Arizona heat. When the mercury hit 100 degrees they would head north where the trout were calling! Almost every day, rain or shine they would fish the waters of Francois Lake. The Hart family were honorary locals and considered themselves blessed to have many northern friends and to share their faith, fellowship and fishing knowledge with them. His life stories would make a great novel! From his childhood adventures in Safford, Arizona to his stint in the Marines, being a motorcycle policeman in Tucson, and developing successful concrete and real estate ventures in California - Duane was not afraid to take on challenges, especially with Donna at his side. In his retirement he became an expert jewelry maker and gemcutter, and later spent many happy hours creating wooden art, especially the wooden hearts he shared freely. For their whole lives, Duane and Donna were generous supporters of their communities and people in need. Duane will always be remembered for his great sense of humor, generosity, curiosity and positive attitude toward life. He was devoted to his family and friends, and to sincere faith in his beliefs. His deep love for Donna was inspirational and he was by her side every day through her struggles with dementia and other health issues. Duane lost Donna in 2008, leaving a sadness that Duane knew would pass when they were reunited. Duane will be dearly missed by all of his northern friends but remembered fondly when Duane’s favorite “flat-bottomed clouds” drift across the skies and the trout dance on the clear waters of Francois Lake. We can picture Duane and Donna in their Airstream motor home on their favorite spot, sitting down for a breakfast of biscuits and smoked trout gravy “so good it makes your eyes light up and your tummy say ‘Howdy!’”
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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.
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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 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
2 July 2015 Reservoir Elevation: 853.41m (2799.89 ft.) SLS Discharge: 321 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 343 m3/s Vanderhoof: 456 m3/s
The Summer Temperature Management Program (STMP) is operated to minimize the occurrence of water temperature above 20 degrees from 20 July to 20 August. This is done for the protection of sockeye salmon migrating through the Nechako River; high water temperatures can lead to reduced spawning success. In order to achieve this target spillway discharge will vary between 14.2 m3/s and 453 m3/s to achieve flow in the Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls between 170 m3/s and 283 m3/s, in response to weather forecasts. 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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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
Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service, with the touch of a button, provides immediate assistance to seniors in emergency situations, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This service helps you live more independently in the comfort of your own home while providing peace of mind for you and your family. For more information on this valuable service, contact Northern Health at 1800-851-0184 or call Rotary Representative Sandy Dore at 250-692-7761 at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Lakes District Branch.
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Job Posting – Knockholt Landfill Staffing Positions The Regional District is seeking three individuals to work at the Knockholt Landfill, which is located approximately 8km east of Houston, BC, commencing September 1, 2015. A landfill compactor, excavator with thumb, crawler dozer, dump truck and roll-off truck will be used at the facility. The hours of operation of the Knockholt Landfill are Monday through Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm, closed Statutory Holidays. The three positions available are as follows: Employee 1 will work 5 days per week (Monday through Friday), 9 hours per day, for a total of 45 hours every week. Employee 2 will work under an averaging agreement, 7 days on (Monday through Sunday) followed by 7 days off, 9 hours per day, for a total of 63 hours every two weeks. Employee 3 will work under an averaging agreement, 7 days on (Monday through Sunday) followed by 7 days off, 9 hours per day, for a total of 63 hours every two weeks. All three positions are permanent, full time and offer a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package following the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. The general duties of the landfill staff will be: • Daily operations of the landfill including directing vehicle traffic to proper unloading zones, use of heavy equipment to spread and compact the garbage, hauling cover soil, unloading public drop off bins at the landfill active face, plowing snow in the winter and grading roads in the summer; • Maintaining a clean and accessible public drop off area, conducting regular inspections of the electric fence and ensuring that the on-site weigh scale is operational; • Greeting and assisting the public in the proper disposal of waste materials; • General maintenance of on-site equipment; • Monitoring, reporting and documentation of landfill activities including recycling initiatives. Skills that the landfill staff should possess: • Good public relations skills; • Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions; • Be safety conscious; • An ability to keep an organized and clean and tidy site, including the ability to correctly fill out paperwork and documentation; • Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment including loaders, excavators with thumbs, crawler dozers, dump trucks and roll-off trucks. Experience with the above equipment in earthwork and road building construction activities where achievement of proper elevation and grading is desired. Resumes which include a detailed description of relevant experience will be accepted until 3:00pm, Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Regional District office in Burns Lake. Please indicate on the resume if you wish to be considered for one or all of the available positions. Resumes may be faxed to 250-6923305 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.
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Trades, Technical CANADIAN MILL Services Association (CMSA) is looking for a Lumber Inspector/Supervisor for the Prince George area. Duties include visiting CMSA members for the purpose of inspecting lumber for proper grade, moisture content and grade stamping, reviewing kiln records, and providing Grader training. The idea candidate is a self-starter, works safely, is willing to learn, can work with minimal supervision, and possess a valid BC drivers licence. Ideal candidates will have a lumber grading ticket. CMSA offers a very-good salary, pension plan, & benefits, and also supplies a company vehicle, laptop & smartphone. Please submit a resume in confidence by July 15, 2015 to to: forestry2012@hotmail.com
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Join us for
a car seat!â&#x20AC;?
Two rock â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll camps
Pasta night
in the Lakes District â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a chance to play for three days with an awesome rock band from Whitehorse:
Keep your child safe in the car.
every Tuesday
Your choice of Pasta... Fettuccini â&#x20AC;˘ Spaghetti or Penne In partnership with
Learn how to teach your child car speedcontrol.ca safety. Call Dates: August 17th to 19th in Grassy Plains 1-877-247-5551 August 20th to 22nd in Burns Lake or visit Experienced players or beginners; instrumental players For: or singers. Instruments provided: ChildSeatInfo.ca â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was Guitars, drums and keyboards (courtesy of Yamaha Canada)
$10.00 per Rawk Camper
The number of spaces available is limited. Pre-registration is required, on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to pre-register, phone John or Sandra Barth, 250-692-3371 or e-mail jbarth46@telus.net
(Comments by 2014 Rawk Campers )
RAWK CAMP 2015 IS BROUGHT TO THE LAKES DISTRICT THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP OF:
ARTS
LAKES DISTRICT
COUNCIL
Burns Lake and District Community Foundation
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Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake Pub: 250-692-0068 â&#x20AC;˘ Liquor store: 250-692-0067
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free Enterprises Ltd.
Your Dealer
The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service
Bill & Wendy Imus Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians
Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs
Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2
250-692-6019
Cell: (250) 692-6569 â&#x20AC;˘ email: bsfree@bsfree.ca
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NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders at the Rainbow Gas Bar
CURRENTLY IN STOCK: â&#x20AC;˘ ROTTILLERS â&#x20AC;˘ BRUSH CUTTERS â&#x20AC;˘ HAY & SILAGE EQUIPMENT SPRING HAS SPRUNG WITH A NEW LOAD OF TRACTORS COMING IN soon ...stop in and check it out Give us a call for any of your attachment needs.
Bill and Patsy Miller, Owners 29850 Hwy 16 West â&#x20AC;˘ PO Box 450 â&#x20AC;˘ Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Phone 250-696-3211 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 250-692-9940
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PRINTING S Serving &SIGN Burns Lake & Area since 1988
374 Hwy. 16 Next to the Royal Bank Burns Lake, BC Phone: (250) 692-7887 Fax: (250) 692-7881 E-mail: hans@Ldprinting.ca www.Ldprinting.ca
Flyers â&#x20AC;˘ Brochures â&#x20AC;˘ Forms â&#x20AC;˘ Cheques Digital Printing â&#x20AC;˘ Posters â&#x20AC;˘ Labels Signs â&#x20AC;˘ Banners â&#x20AC;˘ Lettering â&#x20AC;˘ Decals
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Computer Training, Sales & Service
email: sales@pbagrimech.ca
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Payne Septic Service (2010) 250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District Operated by
Keith Wilson
For Appliance and Heating Parts & Service Call 250-692-3337 or email: comfortzone@ thecomfortzone.ca
Burns Lake
Recycling Depot
ANDED! P X E & D E V O M ...HAS
See us at our new location across from
Lakeside Multiplex, 113 Park Street
Your one-stop recycling drop-off centre for all your recycling needs:
â&#x20AC;˘ bottles and cans for deposit refunds â&#x20AC;˘ electronics â&#x20AC;˘ plastic, tin, glass, mixed paper & cardboard, styrofoam, grocery bags and wrap â&#x20AC;˘ lightbulbs, smoke alarm/ CO2 detectors, small appliances and power tools â&#x20AC;˘ household batteries & mobile phones For ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) users, we maintain outdoor drop-off bins for mixed cardboard and paper, plastic and metal containers.
Phone: 250-692-7948
Open: Tuesday - Saturday
Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services
10:30am to 4:30pm
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015
CANADA DAY in Burns Lake
A great celebration was held on July 1, as Burns Lake celebrated Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 147 birthday. The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce and all their volunteers did a fantastic job organizing a great day for all of the community to enjoy. Way to go Susan! Local government including the Mayor of Burns Lake, Luke Strimbold was on hand to welcome everyone. LAURA BLACKWELL PHOTOS
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