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Regional district overtime pay A CAO does not receive OT for the performance of their regular duties MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON The Regional District of BulkleyNechako’s overtime compensation policy is generally consistent with that of other local governments in Northern B.C., though most do not pay senior employees for additional time spent on regular duties. Information provided recently by the Regional District of BulkleyNechako (RDBN) indicates that nine of its employees – most of them senior staff members who manage departments – received significant overtime remuneration last year. Most of that additional expense, which totaled more than $100,000, was earned in connection with the regional district’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), which stayed open for 92 days in 2014 and resulted in 1,001.17 hours of staff overtime. Gail Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the RDBN, said last week that Emergency Management B.C., created in 2006 to be the lead provincial agency for all emergency management activities in the province, covered overtime expenses incurred by the regional district in connection with the EOC. She said, however, that some senior employees did receive overtime compensation for performing their regular duties. “Emergency Management B.C. paid for the RDBN OT,” she stressed. “As a result of the huge amount of staff time spent dealing with emergencies (EOC), there was some necessary RD ...see RDBN OVERTIME ▼ P6
Ground Hog Day A Francois Lake resident has a family of ground hogs living at their house. The mother groundhog has lived there for four years and this year she had seven babies and these four guys were the only ones not camera shy.
Hampton Affiliates CEO, Steve Zika takes the stand
“I was unaware that dust was explosive,” said Steve Zika FLAVIO NIENOW Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates – the company that owns Babine Forest Products -, took the stand at the inquest into the Babine Forest Products mill deaths. Zika, who participated in the inquest voluntarily, took the stand on July 22, 2015, at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall in Burns Lake. Babine Forest Products used
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to be owned by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Hampton Affiliates bought the mill in 2006 and owns 89 per cent of the company while the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation owns 11 per cent. Inquest counsel John Orr started by asking Zika about his role at the mill. Zika said he visited Babine Forest Products about four times a year and always did a walk through the company, observing the operations of the mill and speaking to employees to see how they were doing. Orr asked Zika if he was aware of dust accumulation in the mill. Zika said that he was aware of the dust accumulation. “I was aware of our dust situation,” he said. “It was not getting better because of the pine beetle
wood.” Zika explained that the pine beetle wood caused more dust because the wood was dryer than normal. He added that mill management took “extra precautions” to make up for this. Zika said management was aware that breathing in dust was hazardous to workers, but that he was not aware that dust was explosive. “I had never ever heard of a dust explosion in a sawmill until this catastrophic explosion happened,” he said. “Not in a million years did I expect that [the explosion].” At the time of the explosion, Babine Forest Products had over 200 employees, but only about 20 workers testified at the inquest. Although many of the ...see HAMPTON ▼ P5
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Kennedy Clancy points to the tree the Turners’ back yard. chus lapathi include ‘flagging’ (the leaves Michael Riis-Christianson Several species of deciduous trees in this region are coming under attack from an insect that may not be native to North America. Local agencies, including the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, have received numerous reports in recent weeks of insect attacks on willow, poplar, and some other hardwoods in the Lakes District and Bulkley Valley. The damage is so great in some areas that entire stands are infested. The culprit, according to experts, is cryptorhynchus lapathi, more commonly known as the poplar-and-willow borer. The insect is a type of weevil; adults are predominantly black with either grey or pink scales, have long, curved snouts, and can grow up to one centimeter (cm) in length. Although the bug’s preferred target is willow trees with stems between two and eight cm in diameter, it will also attack poplar, black cottonwood, birch, and some ornamental trees (though maple and apple seem immune). Tell-tale signs that a tree is under attack from cryptorhyn-
on attacked stems turn yellow or brown), irregular splits and holes in the bark of host trees through which sap and moist red-brown and white shavings exude, and piles of shavings around the base of attacked stems. A large willow in the back yard of Fifth Avenue residents Dale and Maureen Turner is one tree hit hard by the insects. Dale said Friday that within a short period of time, the tree’s multiple trunks and main branches were covered with holes, and a large pile of sawdust had accumulated on the ground beneath them. “I took a look and thought: ‘Who’s been cutting the tree?’” he said. Turner sought information from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Nadina office. It was then he learned that his tree had been hit by the poplar-and-willow borer and would likely die. Within days, other trees on his property started showing signs of attack. Though disappointed that he’ll be losing the large willow, Turner takes a philosophical view. “It’s the circle of life,” he said. “Besides, I have new shoots coming
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up, and maybe they’ll be okay.” Although recent evidence suggests the bug may have been native to this continent, B. Staffan Lindgren, a professor of ecosystem science and management at the University of Northern BC, believes it was introduced in the 1800s from Europe. Since that time, he said, it has spread across Canada and the US. Lindgren said adult willow borers aren’t directly responsible for most of the damage being done to hardwoods here. It’s the insect’s larvae and their tunneling activities that do the greatest harm; large-scale attacks can result in widespread hollowing within the trunks of trees, causing them to fall. “The adults do not cause much damage, but lay eggs at the base of (primarily) young willows,” he explained. “The larvae feed on inner bark and wood, creating holes and splits. Heavy infestation can lead to breakage and/or death.” Lindgren indicated that although this insect population appears to be on the increase, the current infestation may not be as severe as others in the past. “They (poplar-and-willow borer populations) ...see INSECTS t P5
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Enbridge’s court argument was “out of touch with reality,” say First Nations leaders Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. “When Leaders emphasize First Nations opposition to stated Enbridge chooses to join us in the real world it will see there’s a wall of deeply committed First Nations that have said Northern Gateway is never going to happen.” Northern Gateway is “broad and deep” Lakes District News asked Enbridge to confirm if the company had in fact said they have
Flavio Nienow First Nations leaders across British Columbia reacted with anger upon learning that Enbridge has, in documents recently filed with the Federal Court of Appeal, claimed that “most impacted Aboriginal groups” support its Northern Gateway pipeline proposal. First Nations leaders say Northern Gateway’s attempt to speak on behalf of First Nations is disrespectful, and that the company’s claim is out of touch with reality. “It is completely inappropriate for Northern Gateway to purport to speak to a court on behalf of First Nations in such a self-serving manner,” said Grand Chief Ed John of the First Nations Summit. “This is another unfortunate example of Northern Gateway trying to charge ahead without regard for the clear rejection of the project by First Nations.” In 2010, Enbridge Inc. proposed the construction of a 1200-kilometre pipeline from Bruderheim, A.B., to Kitimat, B.C. In June, 2014, the Canadian government accepted the project's proposal, but imposed 209 conditions recommended by the National Energy Board. The proposed project has received opposition from several First Nations groups from across the province. The members of both the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and the First Nations Summit have passed resolutions in opposition to the project. The Yinka Dene Alliance, includes several First Nations in Northern B.C. - Nadleh Whut'en, Nak'azdli, Takla Lake, Saik'uz, Wet'suwet'en, and Tl’azt’en -, has joined forces to ban Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipelines from their territories. Wet’suwet’en Chief Karen Ogen spoke on behalf of the Yinka Dene Alliance, saying that all First Nations currently in court against Northern Gateway have broad support. “We stand with the representatives of more than 100 First Nations that fully support the members of the Yinka Dene Alliance and other First Nations in court challenging the project,” she said. There are currently eighteen consolidated legal challenges to the federal approval of Northern Gateway. They are scheduled to be heard at the Federal Court of Appeal in Vancouver on October 1-2 and 5-8, 2015. “Let’s be clear, First Nations have overwhelmingly rejected the Northern Gateway project,”
the support of the majority of First Nations along the proposed route, and which First Nations they were referring to. Enbridge did not answer the questions directly; instead the company sent Lakes District News a statement. “Northern Gateway is focused on our priority of building trust, engaging in respectful dialogue and building meaningful partnerships with First Nations and Metis communities,” said Ivan Giesbrecht, Communications Manager for Enbridge. “We believe First Nations and Metis communities should share in the ownership and benefits of Northern Gateway. As custodians of the land, First Nations and Metis communities have a direct role in the environmental protection of lands and waters along the Northern Gateway pipeline corridor and in marine operations. We are committed to hearing directly from them to listen and work together to address their concerns and to incorporate Aboriginal traditional knowledge.”
Credit union donates Sandy Doré presents cheque for travel allowance to Matthew ThompsonWeymer. The four branches of Bulkley Valley Credit Union each select and sponsor a youth to attend the YES camp at Lake Cowichan and Matthew was selected as this year’s participant for the Lakes District Branch.
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Do you believe in horoscopes?
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I never used to believe in horoscopes, until I made a friend who was really into it. She had the same zodiac sign as me Pisces - and she was able to describe my personality in great detail based on her knowledge of astrology. Every time I reached out to her for advice, she would explain how my problems were likely to occur to all of us Pisces - lost and creative creatures desperate for attention. It would all make a lot of sense and it would make me feel reassured. After all, it was good to know there were others just like me out there. She was then able to tell me which zodiac signs would be more compatible to mine (which signs can put up with all of our craziness without complaining). I am somewhat embarrassed to admit I’ve been asking potential partners about their zodiac signs within the first few dates (maybe that’s why I’m still single). This was all a fun pastime until I recently started reading my monthly horoscope as well. Unlike the people who read it at the beginning of the month to find out what is going to happen, I read it at the end, so I can check if the predictions were accurate. What is most surprising is that sometimes they are terrifyingly precise. Yes, I did feel very social on July 16! Yes, I did meet someone important on July 18! And guess what? I really did feel like a vacation last Tuesday! It is always so rewarding to realize that the horoscope was right (but mostly, that I am not crazy for reading it). But upon further analyses, I wonder if people are not kidding themselves. Last night I was reading July’s horoscope when I noticed that I – like most people who enjoy reading horoscopes - tend to turn a blind eye to predictions that have nothing to do with my life. At the same time, I get really excited about the ones that do. In addition, most of the predictions are completely ambiguous. Let’s take a look at this sentence, for example. “After a very social month, by the month’s end, you may be feeling a little spent and in need of privacy and rest. By the full moon, July 31, you will crave rest.” I must admit that when I first read that sentence, I completely agreed. After all, I did have a very social month and I am craving rest. But then I realized that this could be applied to pretty much any day of the year. After all, I crave rest every day (I don’t know about you, but I constantly wish I could be on a beach somewhere drinking a piña colada). Other sentences are just so broad that it makes them almost impossible to be wrong. “Add real estate, home, and family as areas of possible gain on July 22.” Not only this sentence is ambiguous, but it also involves different areas of my life. Of course something might happen in those areas, especially when they don’t specify what that might be. Other parts are just simply funny, “Venus is about to retrograde in late month, so if you want to improve your looks by making dramatic changes, such as to have your hair cut in a radically different style or coloured differently, wait until September or better yet October.” I’m glad the horoscope warned me about it. I really don’t know if there is any truth to horoscopes. Maybe the trick is simply to have fun and not to take them very seriously.
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One of the rituals of life in southern B.C. communities is crossborder shopping for certain items. Even corner store owners are known to pop down to Washington border towns to load up a van with U.S. milk, taking advantage of a price difference generated by our “supply management” system. The recent slide in the Canadian dollar reduces this pressure in the short term, but the fact remains that dairy producers are propped up in Canada. And that’s increasingly a problem as Canada pursues entry into the Trans Pacific Partnership, the next big trade deal. With the U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other countries involved, it would form the largest trading bloc in the world. Canada uses tariffs of up to 300 per cent to protect its dairy and poultry industries from foreign imports, and the higher domestic price on milk and eggs is a burden that falls most heavily on poor people. The industry group Dairy Farmers of Canada and others argue that reducing or removing Canada’s import protection won’t change the huge farm subsidies paid by European and U.S. governments. The recent trade agreement between Canada and the European Union has already chipped away at this protection. The Conservative government is tiptoeing on this issue as a fall election approaches, with rural seats across the country at stake. But the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand have deregulated their dairy industries and the Canadian industry is already facing increased cheese imports due to the European Union agreement. It’s an issue to watch as the federal election heats up. The NDP has positioned itself as a defender of supply management, a particularly touchy issue in rural Quebec, while the federal Liberals are committed to keeping up with the U.S. and joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The trend toward freer trade is broad and long. The Harper government ended the monopoly of the Canadian Wheat Board in 2012, and grain growers continue to compete globally. A trade deal with Korea saw tariffs come off Korean import vehicles, and life goes on. Another controlled and protected commodity that is seldom discussed is logs. That’s changed with the push for the Trans Pacific Partnership, as Japan protests federal and provincial restrictions that push up the cost of logs for export. Ottawa regulates the export of private land logs, but only in B.C. This is a long-standing irritant for private land owners, holding the domestic price for premium “J grade” Douglas fir logs below $80 per cubic metre while the price in Asia and Washington state has climbed above $100.The U.S. has long complained about B.C.’s cheap Crown land stumpage and low domestic log prices in general, viewing them as a subsidy to lumber production. Indeed, this whole protection apparatus is designed to stimulate domestic milling, although it doesn’t seem to be working. The main investment by B.C. forest companies recently has been buying southern U.S. sawmills. The coastal industry has maintained that profits from log exports are keeping logging alive, paying for the harvest and processing of logs in B.C. With Pacific trade talks in the background, pushed hard by U.S. President Barack Obama, the latest Canada-U.S. lumber agreement is due to expire in October. It will be more difficult to defend what University of Alberta economist Jack Mintz calls a “Soviet-style approach to price determination.” B.C. used to do something similar to this with wine, protecting a backward industry cranking out mostly god-awful plonk. Competition made the wine industry better, and now it’s world class.
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workers who testified said there were horrendous amount of dust and debris, Zika said he didn’t remember any employees ever complaining about dust directly to him at the time. “I did promise the employees that we were working to improve the working conditions in the sawmill, but sadly those improvements were insufficient.” Orr proceeded to ask Zika if he was aware of the NFPA standards. Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, non-profit organization devoted to eliminating death due to fire, electrical and related hazards. “I was unaware of those [NFPA] standards until after the explosion,” he said. Orr also asked Zika if he knew that the material safety data sheet (MSDS) had warned of dust explosion. A MSDS is a technical bulletin that provides specific hazard information, safe handling information, and emergency procedures for a controlled product. Zika said he was unaware of the MSDS warning. According to Orr, in 2008, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - an American equivalent of WorkSafeBC - brought out an alert about dust. The alert was about Imperial Sugar refinery. On February 7, 2008, a huge explosion and fire occurred at the Imperial Sugar refinery northwest of Savannah, Georgia, causing 14 deaths and injuring 38 others, including 14 with serious and life-threatening burns. The explosion was fueled by massive accumulations of combustible sugar dust throughout the packaging building. Zika said he was unaware of the dust alert. Orr also asked if the mill should have been shut down because of the cold weather. Zika said no, adding that Hampton Affiliates had no specific policies for cold weather. When temperatures reach – 30 C, Decker Lake Forest Products – also owned by Hampton Affiliates - shuts down because workers have to be working outside. Zika said that although Babine Forest Products does not have a policy for cold weather, he would consider implementing one. He noted that almost all sawmills in Northern B.C. operate in the cold weather and he was not aware of Babine ever being curtailed due to cold weather in the past. In 2011, Babine Forest Products had a small fire fueled by dust that caused $500,000 in damage. Orr asked Zika what safety measures were implemented after the explosion. Zika explained that dust had built up on an electrical panel causing the explosion. A report was drafted after the incident and the company took a series of actions to prevent a reoccurrence. “Our insurance company examined it, and I was satisfied it [the issue] was taken care of.” Lumberman’s Underwriting Alliance, Babine’s insurance company, noted on their reports in late 2008 and 2009 that the sawmill needed to do a better job of housekeeping. In a September 2010 letter, the insurance company indicated that general housekeeping had improved in the mill, but there was still work to do in the hydraulic units area and around the compressors. “In our November 2010 response, we sent the insurance company pictures of the improved cleanup in that area,” said Zika. “In the 2011 insurance reports there was very little mention of housekeeping issues in the sawmill.” A report issued in 2011 by the insurance company discussed the importance of evaluating the bag house. “The bag house at the former Babine sawmill was not big enough to be able to handle all the dust that was generated from milling pine beetle logs,” explained Zika. “After talking with a consultant it was determined that a bigger bag house would help clean the air.” “Unfortunately the power systems at Babine were undersized to operate a bigger air system and bag house, therefore we were in the process of obtaining and installing additional electrical power equipment and searching for a bigger bag house when the mill was destroyed.” After the inquest, Zika told Lakes District News that Hampton Affiliates added a high pressure air system at Decker Lake that cost approximately $800,000 several years ago. The high pressure air system directly removes dust from various machine centers in the sawmill. “We have also increased the amount of labor and processes directed at daily cleanup,” he said. “Recently both Babine and Decker Lake passed their third party dust audits.” Zika added that there has never been a serious incident under Hampton ownership at the mill until the explosion in 2012 that killed two workers and injured 20 others.
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Editor: Re: All the stories given to reporter by First Nation people in Burns Lake were lies says lawyer The story about Burns Lake B.C. First Nation people lying in court in regards to John Furlong case which is very disturbing to me. I am still trying to survive this nightmare and I myself lived this painful abuse in the 60s and 70s during my school days in that so called Catholic school. Not only was I abused but also sexually molested by a nun,
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I would like to sit down and tell the story to the Lake Babine Nation (LBN) staff and teachers of LBN. I was very much abused at Immaculata school and I was strapped by a big thick belt on the palm and the top of our hands and got punched on the back of the head. I was made to eat dog biscuits and spoiled goats milk, so that lawyer should not say Burns Lake Immaculata school survivors are liars. Try and stand in my painful shoes for a few minutes and see how you'll feel. If you were not there to see what really happened and don't know what happened then maybe that lawyer should shut his mouth.
And why is the court in Vancouver when this abuse took place in Burns Lake B.C. knowing our natives can't afford to go to Vancouver. I can't and do not ever want to go to that Catholic church ever again and worse where the church is sitting is where our abuse took place, now I am 61 years old and still hurting bad. The hurt in my life is what gets me drinking, when I get drunk I don't feel the pain. There is more to this story this is just the beginning of this painful story. A long time survivor Paul Joseph
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District of Fraser-Fort George, stated. “There is one exception where OT is payable, and this is when fulfilling an operational Jean Marr role in an activated Emergency Operations Centre incident.” OT to deal with RD work that had to be completed. Also, Investors Group, Consultant McCloskey said the same rule applies to the regional district’s we were short a total of five staff throughout the year, which Cell: (250) 691-1641 department heads and managers. “In lieu of OT, managers reimpacted staff workloads as well. It definitely was a nightmare Fax: (250) 692-3685 ceive additional vacation leave, and where a manager works a year for us.” jean.marr@investorsgroup.com 23 - 3rd Ave., Burns Lake Chapman couldn’t say exactly how much of the overtime ex- significant amount of OT in filling in for others, they may be Investors Group Financial Services Inc. 2430 Butler Ave. Houston pense incurred by the regional district in 2014 related to regular granted additional leave,” McCloskey explained. “Our general staff duties. “(The) greater was defi- managers and managers would fit the bill for the ESA ‘managers’ nitely Emergency Management B.C. and ‘executives.’ Why? Because their duties and responsibilities OT,” she said, adding that “some OT are the same as those that allow for exemption.” The Cariboo Regional District has a similar policy. CAO Janis was taken as time-off and not paid Bell indicated that she isn’t paid for overtime and neither are her out.” A survey of several regional dis- department heads – unless they spend time manning an EOC. “The exception to the ‘no overtime rule’ is related to when we tricts in Northern B.C. last week revealed that most senior staff mem- have an active Emergency Operations Centre dealing with fires, HAIDA NATION bers who manage human resources floods, or other events that imperil our residents, in which case ) - 8=. 978< or make key executive decisions are overtime compensation is paid to both union and exempt staff not eligible for overtime remunera- through Emergency Management BC,” she explained. “In 2014, ( ( "#+". tion. This is in keeping with B.C.’s of course, we had the Mount Polley incident, which took up a Employment Standards Act (ESA), significant amount of staff resources for a prolonged period.” Verna Wickie, treasurer for the Regional District of Kitimatwhich states that employees defined " ( #" '( " ' &! + ( ( ## $ #$ ( ( #$$#' ( as ‘managers’ or ‘executives’ need Stikine, made no mention of overtime paid to senior employees (& "'$#&( # # &#! &( (# ( ( &#) ( + ( &+ -' not receive additional remuneration during emergency situations. “(There is) no overtime to any man( ( $&#* #& #)& ! '0 for time worked in excess of their ager,” stated Wickie emphatically. “They receive two weeks in lieu of overtime. This is the policy and has been for many years, & "#+ ' " " & " #( & $ $ " "( & '(' regular hours of employment. and is part of their employment.” The only exception, according to (( !$( " (# )- # " * ) ' " #)& " ( #"' " #!!)" 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The Lakes District Pool Club has accumulated over $50,000 Locals wonder why Houston has through fundraisings and donations. The efforts to build a pool in Burns Lake have actually been a pool, but Burns Lake doesn’t ongoing for over two decades. The pool club continues to in-
vestigate alternatives to making this dream a reality, including partnerships with local businesses such as motels. “We're just trying to be creative, and trying to find a way to get a pool of some sort." Zechendorf says the benefits of having a pool in Burns Lake would outweigh the cost. “Having a pool in town would make people healthier and could lower expenditures with health care,” she said. “It would be especially beneficial for older people.” According to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Executive Officer for Burns Lake, village staff has done some research over the years on building and operating a pool in town. Staff looked at operating costs of other pools in Northern B.C. and found that operating costs for a pool “are very high and would place too much of a burden on tax payers.”
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In the story ' Can Burns Lake still have a pool?' published in the Lakes District News' April 15 edition, Martina Zechendorf, President of the Lakes District Pool Club, said the estimated price to build a pool in Burns Lake would be of approximately $4 million while the yearly cost of maintenance could reach $500,000. Lakes District News investigated how much our neighbouring town Houston has invested into their pool. Opened in July 2006, the pool in Houston attracts 35,000 visiCheck out the recreation opportunities tors per year, according to Ryan Coltura, Director of Leisure Serin your own backyard! vices for Houston. The total cost to build the pool was $6.5 million. Out of the toFor more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724 tal amount, $2.9 million were paid in provincial grants; $2.4 million were paid in district debt; $1 million were paid in district reserves; and $200,000 were raised Box 480, Highway 16, Burns Lake through donations. The annual cost to maintain their pool is $740,000, paid by Doug 250-692-7692 • Henry 250-692-6710 • Office 250-692-7288 tax payers and users. The revenues from the Francois Lake This 14 acre view Sparkling Burns Lake NEW LISTING 84-acre parcel property is offered southern exposed Houston pool are apwith astoundin two titles, no sublow bank lakeshore. Team ing lake views division necessary. This property is level proximately $170,000 located at Km Located 10 minutes and extensively landConcept annually including 47 on Colleysouth of Burns Lake, scaped. It is private, mount Road. the yard is large park like and located admissions, memberCurrent zoning and landscaped, the minutes south of Selling may permit 25x30 shop is wired, the village. Crushed ships, rentals and prosubdivision opportunities. Property is covered in young pine and spruce, and has gravel and concrete pad parking compliment the double attached garage. A 25x30 RV parking, greengram registration. Crown land on the western border. A proposed road is developed on the southerly house and storage sheds are available, the deck is large and the surrounding are peacepole shed provides ample storage. Exterior of home has been recently refinished and portion of the property, and creates approximately 10 acres of easily-accessed buildhas great curb appeal. The interior offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, home offers 2260 sq ft of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, birch Coltura said the pool RE/MAX elevated kitchen area and a great room that combines a dining room with a fireplace. ing lots. This area has an abundance of wildlife and great fishing opportunities. ful.floors,Thecustom kitchen, fireplace, large family room and incredible south facing views. in Houston provides $ $ $ 130,000.00 389,000.00 267,900.00 Franchise various benefits for the Check out this 1600 Incredible 1.92 acre Imaging yourself in this sq ft rancher locatGerow Island propspacious executive style community including ed on 10.7 acres of erty settled 75 years home with great views recreation opportuniprivate wilderness ago. Very established of Burns Lake and surOffice only 5 minutes shrubs, fruit trees, rounding hills. Situated ties, water safety skills from town on a no berries and nice mix on an above average Staff/ development, rehabilithrough road. This of mature birch, sized lot with fenced home features a aspen, spruce along backyard, 12x20 deck, tation, therapy, health Store front custom kitchen, 4 an estimated 240m paved driveway, storage shed and attached double carport. Four finished bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms combedrooms, 2 bathof Burns Lake shorebenefits, social benefits pliment the open concept living, dining and kitchen areas. Large rec room, sky lights, line. This property is rooms and a recent addition of a family room. A detached and heated workshop/ french door, new furnace and appliances and numerous upgrades equal one of the fenced and landscaped offering an 18x25’ shop and a 1052 sq ft, 3 bedroom and 1 garage, RV parking and a metal shop add to this property’s value. Property is adjacent and youth involvement. to extensive system of trails. Call today for a detailed information package. finest homes in its price range. Don’t delay - Book an appointment to view today. bathroom family home. The floor plan is likable and natural light flows throughout. Market Zechendorf said $ $ $ 179,000.00 199,500.00 269,000.00 that although the cost Share Here is a great 4 This property is high in Try this southern expoG IN ST NEW LI to build and maintain bedroom home that demand and low in supsure with spectacular is unique in its price ply. Located east of Burns lake views across the the pool in Houston is range. With views Lake on 5.99 acres of street from Francois Maximum of Burns Lake and treed land. Trails through Lake. Crown land higher than what the a southern expoand beyond exist for the lakeshore and Noralee Lakes District Pool sure from a bright recreationist. Amazing adjacent to this 0.73 Exposure living room, this lake and mountain views acre property makes Club had previously home has room for and privacy galore. Doufor easy access to waestimated, the plan for a growing family. ble detached garage ter fun at the west end It has a large recreation room downstairs with a well-placed wood stove and two south facing sundecks and landscaped yard completes the outside. 5 bedroom 3 of majestic Francois Lake. Just under 3,000 sq ft, this log home has 3 bedrooms, 2 batha pool in Burns Lake is TO VIEW ALL OUR more bedrooms. Outside there is a detached shop with a carport and a gazebo in the bathroom family home featuring laminate floors, large living room with bay window rooms and ground level entry. The main floor has a vaulted ceiling with post and beam backyard. This is a fenced corner lot with income suite potential. It won’t last long. balcony. There are skylights, a spiral staircase, wrought iron railing and much more. and a unique kitchen floor plan. The back entrance offers a main floor laundry room. not as ambitious. LISTINGS VISIT: $ $ $ 119,000.00 235,000.00 169,900.00 “These numbers All on one floor this is country Premier property located on G seem discouraging, Exceptional opporNEW LISTIN www. living at its best. Move right in to Gerow Island. 1.25 landscaped tunity offered in the this convenient and cozy home acres offering a multitude of but we are not looking 44.22 acres located on a flat 5 acre parcel. There is plants, trees, shrubs, berries, remax.ca 4Km from Francois a large and sunny kitchen with for an elaborate pool herbs and flowers. Incredibly plenty of beautiful wood cabineLake ferry. On the private with established perentry and a bright adjoining office like the one in HousOR nials gardens, raised beds and sunny North side of area. A spacious living room stone pathways that lead to the Lake. Property ton; though it would be with a great wood stove is a your lakeshore retreat. Paved was formally used great place to stretch out and a driveway and brick walkways compliment a detached 20X24 garage/workshop. A small www. as a llama farm and great, but not realistic,” new room with sliding doors has guest cabin augments sauna, smokehouse, custom sun rooms and wine cellar. Unique home all infrastructure remains. Perimeter fenced with extensive corral and cross fencing. been added to the back of the house. Generous functional out-buildings complement this constructed with quality materials. Custom floor plan offering estimated 2780 sq ft of living she said. “We are [simwith a large woodshed, two covered parking/storage areas, a greenhouse, a large wood Quality built barns, shelters and vet facilities are on site. Great lake views in a awesome realtor.ca home space. Tile floors, vaulted ceilings, large decks and may windows invites astounding views of heated shop, storage and a craft house. This is a wonderful place for a crafts or handy person. location. 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Who has the ultimate say? Can hereditary chiefs stop pipeline developments? FLAVIO NIENOW Lakes District News has recently reported on several hereditary chiefs from Wet’suwet’en First Nation, as well as Lake Babine Nation, who’ve expressed disapproval of their elected council’s support of liquefied natural gas pipeline agreements. When elected councils have a vision about pipeline development but hereditary chiefs have a different one, who has the ultimate say? It turns out the answer is not so simple. Gordon Christie, Director of the Indigenous Legal Studies Program at the University of British Columbia, said that under Canadian law, it is clear that band councils have a greater say. “Band councils were created by the federal government and imposed on First Nations communities from the late 1800’s up to the mid-twentieth century,” he explained. “As creations of Canadian law, band councils enjoy more power in that context.” However, Christie points out that First Nations were in Canada long before the Canadian government. Thus First Nations communities were governed by their traditional systems long before the structure of elected councils was created. “If you were to ask, then, within any given First Nation which has greater authority - the band council or the hereditary system - it's quite likely you would find many who say the traditional/hereditary system has more authority, as it is not the imposed system forced upon the community by the federal government,” he said. “These traditional systems tend not to get much recognition in Canadian law since they are, in a sense, opposed to Canadian law - since they exist outside Canadian law, as governmental authorities that do not derive their powers from Canadian sources,” he added. John Ridsdale, Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief, said the Delgamuukw-
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Looking for the perfect place to kick start exploration in your own community? Look no further than Boer Mountain Summit. Located approximately nine kilometres northeast of town on Boer Mountain Forest Service Road, you will be greeted with sweeping views of local lakes as well as the magnificent snow-capped mountains of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The starting point for several mountain biking trails as well as Star Lake hiking trail, Boer Mountain Summit has something to offer for all ages and abilities. Due to the portion of the road past Kager Lake Recreation Site being extremely rocky and steep, it is suggested that vehicles with high clearance and four wheel drive (as well as a spare tire!) take on this great Burns Lake adventure. Stay tuned for more great adventures from the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre and yes, #visitburnslake!
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plan to advertise the “Love Burns Lake” shop local initiative. At its regular meeting July 14, council approved the purchase Gordon Hayward Catherine Stovel Andrea Stovel of two temporary “Love Burns Lake” signs at a cost of $750, EPC, CHS EPC, CHS LLQP, MA with the intention of replacing them with more permanent ma114 - 1717 3rd Ave terials once the signage strategy is complete. PRINCE GEORGE, BC According to Worthing, funding was a key factor in council’s decision to install the “Love Burns Lake” signs while 250-563-8243 fpcinc@telus.net postponing the “Ride Burns Lake” project. “As the budget of this project is smaller and does not require TOLL FREE: 1-800-773-3233 external funding, it was approved by council,” she explained. “However, the signs installed will only be temporary, so after the signage strategy is completed, staff will have more inforSAVING & INVESTING • RETIREMENT & ESTATE PLANNING SINCE 1982 mation on where these signs should be located. Also this is a template sign developed by Northwith rts store Burns Lake Automotive ern Development Initiative Trust, Your pa CH MORE! SO MU and therefore includes current and relevant information, and then is tailored specifically for our "Love Burns Lake" program.” $ 75 $ 75 $ 75
Burns Lake council is moving forward with its plan to develop a signage strategy for the community. Chief Administrative Officer Sheryl Worthing said recently the project will inventory signage currently in place and develop a plan for future messaging of this type. Council first identified the work as needed during its 2015 budget deliberations, she said, and made it a municipal objective for 2016 as part of the strategic planning process. “This strategy will take inventory of the signage that currently exists in Burns Lake and area, and determine gaps in what kind of signage is missing, what signage needs to be replaced, what signs should be saying, as well as where are the best locations to display signage,” she explained. “The expected outcome will be a strategy with recommendations on what kinds of signage should be installed in Burns Lake, where they should be located, and what information should be included.” The village is expected to issue a Request For Proposal on the project in the near future. The WE HAVE THE process will culminate in the hiring of a consultant to complete the work at a cost that is yet to be determined. “Staff is hoping to have the strategy completed IN TOWN! by early 2016 in order to begin implementation as soon as possible,” she said. “A budget has been identified to complete the strategy, but I would prefer not to mention it until after the RFP has been complete.” Council’s decision to develop a community signage strategy sooner rather than later has already had an impact on two related projects. at the pump and Village officials had hoped to erect two large “Ride Burns Lake” billboards along Highway 16 this summer in an effort to better promote the arat the counter! ea’s world-class mountain biking facilities. That initiative – which was expected to cost approxiConvenience Store mately $6,000 – sparked considerable debate in with a range of everyday items council recently and has now been shelved. such as groceries, toiletries, pop, candy, tobacco products, and newspapers. “The mountain bike signage project is currently on hold until funding can be secured to com819D Center Street, Burns Lake plete the sign,” Worthing stated recently. “At this 250-692-3901 time, it has been indicated that it will be after the Hours: Mon to Fri: 6am-11pm • Sat 8am-11pm, Sun: 9am-9pm • Holidays: 9am-9pm completion of the signage strategy.” The village, however, will proceed with its Everyone is welcome to purchase gas at our store!
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Athlete and volunteers needed with inspiring Special Olympics programs Special Olympics BC (SOBC) is inviting athletes and volunteers to get involved with its life-changing sport programs for people with intellectual disabilities in Burns Lake. Special Olympics BC – Burns Lake currently offers 5-pin bowling and snowshoeing and is looking to expand its programs to provide more opportunities for local athletes. SOBC – Burns Lake is welcoming people to fill executive committee roles such as local coordinator, treasurer, and secretary to help support its vital programs. Also wanted are coaches and program volunteers to help start bocce, crosscountry skiing, and track and field. “Special Olympics BC plays a vital role in the Burns Lake community for people with intellectual disabilities,” said Charlene Flood, SOBC Manager, Community Development. “Special Olympics not only provides yearround sport programs and competition opportunities, it has a huge impact on the everyday lives of our athletes, instilling confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential. It’s a place for athletes to make friends and feel like they belong. Our volunteers also find being part of Special Olympics very rewarding when they see the athletes’ joy in their accomplishments.” Contact Charlene Flood at 250-570-1455 or cflood@specialolympics.bc.ca for more information or to get involved with SOBC.
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Self-taught cousins who grew up in Burns Lake – Albert and Ben Gerow – are using retirement as an opportunity to accomplish their lifetime dream of becoming artists. You might have heard of Albert as “Chief Crazy Legs” since he loved to dance as a young boy. Albert is a member of Carrier Sekani First Nations. His mother was sent to a residential school when she was a child where she was not allowed to speak her language and was forced to deny her own traditions. Consequently, Albert did not learn his traditional language, nor was able to understand the full scope of his traditions while growing up. “I’ve always had that urge to learn about our ancestors and our cultural belief system,” he said. The urge to learn more about his ancestral roots led Albert to an exploration of his ancestors’ beliefs and stories through painting. “I utilize animals and birds and fish that may have come from a particular cultural story,” he explained. “There are several different stories that were made to be used as teachings for children.” The stories that were passed from generation to generation teach lessons to children such as not to be greedy. Another old traditional belief was that First Nations had the ability to transform themselves into birds or other animals when necessary. Albert’s art translates that belief, mixing human parts with animals and animal parts with humans in his paintings. He said most of his art expresses the traditional northwest Native art style. His work consists primarily of paintings with acrylic watercolour, and he is just starting to do some wood carving animal sculptures. Although he currently lives in Victoria, B.C., Albert was born and raised in Burns Lake. He still has deep roots to the Lakes District since his two children and five grandchildren live in the area. His involvement to Burns Lake is in fact quite extensive. Albert was elected to serve two terms as chief of the Burns Lake Band. He has also been elected as councillor for the Village of Burns Lake, and as a school board trustee for School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes). In addition, he has worked as an assistant human resources manager for Babine Forest Products, and as an instructor for the College of New Caledonia in Burns Lake. Some of the courses he taught in-
Blain Cunningham, owner of Woods N Water Sports and Recreation stands with Ben Gerow holding his recent painting that is on display at the store. (R) Hummingbirdtraditional & contemp fusion painting done by Albert Gerow. cluded life skills, job search techniques and Native art. Today Albert is semi-retired, still doing part-time work for the Burns Lake Band. When he is not working, Albert said he is fully dedicating himself to art and the discovery of his ancestral roots. “The more I learn, the more I have a desire to learn more about our ancestral beliefs,” he said. You can check some of Albert’s work on his Facebook page at facebook.com/ChiefAlbertLGerow Albert’s art work has some similarities to his cousin’s work. Ben also tries to connect to his ancestral roots through his art. Although his drawings and paintings have a similar style to Albert’s, Ben is known for carving life size sculptures of people and animals. If you live in Burns Lake, you have probably seen many of Ben’s totems around town. Ben also carved the wooden sasquatch for the Rainbow Gas Bar in Burns Lake and the wooden bear for Woods N’ Water Outdoor Equipment Store. He also he did a painting of the Hudson Bay packers. Although he claims the painting is not finished, it is currently displayed at Woods N’ Water. Ben was born in Vanderhoof, but grew up in Burns Lake and Fort St. James. He is now in the process of moving from Terrace to Burns Lake.
The retired logger said he finally has plenty of time to devote to his lifetime passion. “Ever since I can remember I was drawing pictures,” he said. “In the back of my mind, art was always what I wanted to do, but I wasted a lot of time.” As a teenager, Ben struggled with alcoholism. Consequently, he never completed primary school. After years of struggle he finally decided it was time to change his life around. “After I finished logging and sobered up, I went back to school.” Ben courageously got his grade 12 diploma later in life. At the age of 54, he received his bachelor of fine arts degree from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver. “Ben has made an incredible life change with his artwork and he has really become a master carver,” said his cousin Albert. “The totems he did in Burns Lake are just amazing.” When Ben was in college, he also developed an interest for animation. “It was amazing to see my art move,” he said. Ben said he loves to carve and paint outdoors so he can interact with the public. The two cousins are currently exploring the possibility of creating art projects together.
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Mike Robertson captured these great photos of the performers at Grassy Plains Music Festival. Contributed Perfect weather, amazing musical acts and a family friendly venue was the perfect combination for world-class entertainment at the Sixth Annual Grassy Plains Music Festival held last weekend at the picturesque Grassy Plains Hall grounds. To any folks who missed it...this is an absolute jewel in the annual calendar of events in the Lakes District. The Friday night dance kicked off the festivities with local artist Johnnie Pahl heading a rafter rocking band covering Neil Young to Johnny Cash and everything in between. Like old time community hall dances, people kicked up their heels, swung their partners and rocked into the night. Saturday morning rolled out a lineup of top touring bands and performers including the bluegrass perfection of Five On A String from White Rock, the haunting and universally popular Crooked Brothers over from Winnipeg, the mesmerizing First Nation singer songwriter Kym Gouchie of Prince George, an ever popular toe tapping local band The Barkers, world class folk fusion from the musical masters of Wheat In The Barley, Decker Lakes own Johnnie Pahl and Tania Cunningham, the soft, sultry and soulful musical allure of Carly Dow from the hills of Manitoba, and one of the coolest, funkiest, hottest bands in B.C., Black Spruce Bog from Prince George. The music just kept coming and coming and it was almost overwhelming to have such a large program of unending talent perform on a beautiful outdoor stage projecting magnificent and pleasing sound. Saturday’s bill also featured a remarkable performance from 30 young Ootsa Lake Bible Camp Choir singers from all across the interior who practised all week for their debut directed by Andrea Michalzik, originally from Hamburg Germany and accompanied by Alain Vitelo Campos, a native of Peru, both residents of the Southside. Sunday repeated the perfection of the day before, with whole new sets. The captured audience was once again wowed from with a level of music and entertainment never seen on such a scale in Grassy Plains, or for that matter, in the Lakes District ever. Just to think, these renowned acts like the Crooked Brothers, Wheat In The Barley, Carly Dow, Five On A String and Black
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Fire danger rating for Burns Lake is likely to remain “low” to “moderate” FLAVIO NIENOW
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Precipitation and cooler temperatures in Northern B.C. have caused a drop in fire danger ratings across the region. However, the province still urges caution. “To say that the worst is over is premature,” said Chief Fire Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek from the B.C. Wildfire Service. “There is still a lot of summer ahead of us.” As of July 27, there were 166 active wildfires throughout the province - 121 of these fires were lightning-caused, and 45 were human-caused or were under investigation. As of July 27, the fire danger rating for the Burns Lake area was “moderate,” which means forest fuels are drying and there is an increased risk of surface fires starting. Forest activities should be carried with caution. The forecast this week is for continued cooler weather with a mix of sun and could. Therefore, the fire danger rating is likely to continue “low” to “moderate” in the Lakes District. As of July 27, there was only one active wildfire within the Nadina Fire Zone. The Whitesail Lake fire, first reported on July 6, is still not contained. Since it was first reported, the wildfire has burned over 437 hectares within Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park, in the Quanchus Mountains area. Rob Krause, Fire Protection Officer for the Northwest Fire Centre, explained that this fire was classified as a “modifying response fire,” which means the fire is considered beneficial and
is not fully suppressed. According to the Northwest Fire Centre, not all fires are bad. “Wildfire plays an important, natural and beneficial role in most ecosystems across British Columbia. In some instances, parts of a fire will be monitored and allowed to burn naturally to allow the benefits of fire to be achieved.” Effective July 22, 2015, campfires were once again allowed throughout the Northwest Fire Centre's jurisdiction. The following activities are now allowed: - Campfires (no larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide); - Outdoor stoves and other portable campfire apparatuses; - Tiki torches, burn barrels and chimineas. However, category two open burning, category three open burning, fireworks and firecrackers will remain prohibited throughout the Northwest Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Category two open burning includes one to two concurrently burning piles no larger than two metres high by three metres wide, as well as stubble or grass burning over an area less than 0.2 hectares. Category three open burning includes any fire larger than two metres high by three metres wide, as well as three or more concurrently burning piles no larger than two metres high by three metres wide. The category two and category three open burning prohibitions will remain in place until Sept. 30, 2015, or until the public is otherwise notified. Olivia Pojar, Fire Information Officer for the Northwest Fire Centre, said members of the public who are having campfires should always ensure that hand tools or enough water (eight litres) are on hand to suppress the fire, should it escape from a campfire ring. All campfires should be surrounded by a fuel-free zone and a metal campfire ring or a ring of rocks. In addition, campfires should never be left unattended, even for a short period of time.
Region has lots of infestation INSECTS from ▼ P2 have been increasing slightly, but are nowhere near where they were in the 1990s,” he stated. “Most willows in Forest for the World (Prince George’s 106-hectare demonstration forest) were killed in the 1990s, when the weevils were at very high populations.” Recent warm winters and the rejuvenation of willow stands after the last infestation are likely to blame for the insect’s resurgence here, according to the UNBC professor. “A lot of the stems that were killed have re-sprouted, and the stems are now large enough again to support reproduction,” he explained. “The warm weather the last two years may have sped up the life cycle, which means that the population will grow faster, and they may expand further north than they have been before.” This region has seen its share of insect infestations in the past 15 years. Since 2000, the mountain pine beetle has killed nearly 723 million m3 of commercially valuable pine timber in BC, an amount equal to approximately 53 per cent of the province’s total commercial pine stands.
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Our town Southside Health & Wellness Centre: August 2015. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot care, all day by appt., Aug. 13, 20 & 27. More info (250) 694-3270. Follow up meeting regarding safety and maintenance issues on Colleymount Road. Residents, community members and visitors are invited to attend. Aug. 11 at 7pm., Trout Creek Hall. Burns Lake’s Annual Terry Fox Run will take place on Sept. 20 at the Francois Lake Hall. We are looking for donations to the Fall Harvest Auction. Will you have produce or flowers, a craft project or treasure. More info: (250) 692-7438. Fraser Lake festival of the Arts is calling all quilters, visual artists of all mediums, pottery, bands, singers, poets etc. Festival will be August 8. More info: (250) 699-1234 or email: festivalofthearts@ gmail.com.
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“Come Find Your Inspiration” Bring the Family and enjoy the beauty that is Fraser Lake along with the music, food and artisans at the soccer fields and the Art in many forms at the Recreation Center.
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• 10:00am: Opening Ceremonies • 11:00am: ½ hr Demos/Workshops start at Arena » 11am: Eileen Hutson - Watercolour • 11:00am: Music and Poetry » Noon: Gill Kopy - Photography » Highland Dancers (Burns Lake), Peter Ouellette » 1pm: Starklight Press - Writing Workshop (Fraser Lake), Jamie Nielson (Fraser Lake), Special » 2pm: Doris Ray - Humor Workshop Delivery (Ft St James), Madd Dog & Moe (Prince » 3pm: Signature Creations - Glass Demo George), Tom Forrest (Fraser Lake), Bob Thon » 4pm: Regina Kemp - Painting on Fabric (Fraser Lake), Oscar Lewis (Fraser Lake), Tamara » 5pm: Laura Gammond - Spinning & Dyeing Ketlo and many other local performers. • 11:30am: Children’s Workshops at soccer fields by Arena » Short story and Poetry readings as well » On the half hour there will be a new children’s • 10:30-6pm: Art Gallery in Foyer of the Arena workshop. • 10:30-6pm: Art Exhibitor Booths at Fraser Lake Arena Painting Demo by Bob Ross painting instructor Geri Malchow (arena)
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The Village of Telkwa is seeking applicants for the senior management posiƟon of ĚministraƟǀe Danager͘ The successful applicant will perform legislaƟǀe ĚuƟes as the Village͛s orporate Oĸcer͕ manage the Village͛s aĚministraƟǀe staī͕ anĚ act as the key liaison ďetween resiĚents anĚ the Village͕ anĚ ďetween staī anĚ ouncil͘ The ƋualiĮeĚ canĚiĚate must ďe a highly moƟǀateĚ ͚selfͲ starter͛ with aĚministraƟǀe anĚ managerial edžperience͕ anĚ edžcellent people skills͘ Dunicipal legislaƟǀe edžperience anĚ strong computer skills are an asset͘
Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Women’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 Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 CANADA BENEFIT group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or online at: www.canadabenefit.ca/ free-assessment.
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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. 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 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
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Donald Eftoda April 27, 1936 June 16, 2015
Donald Eftoda was born on April 27th, 1936, in Nelson, BC, to parents Dora and Fred. They raised Don and his older brother Gordon on a farm in the beautiful community of Appledale, BC. Don came into this world with a struggle, weighing only 3.5 lbs, and was put in a shoe box on the wood stove oven door to give him the best chance of surviving. Don enjoyed life on the farm and proved to be a typical boy getting into mischief, including egg and strawberry fights with the neighbourhood boys. BB guns got them into trouble as well. His parents did not like BBs in their apples! As a young man Don worked for the Ministry of Forests as a radio operator reporting fires and then went on to work for the Department of Highways. It was there he met the lovely Carole Collier, who soon became his wife. They were married in 1957 and started their life together in New Denver, BC. Their first child, Darwin, arrived in June of 1958 and their second son, Doug, followed in July of 1959. Don and Carole were baptized together as Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1960. In 1961, Don was transferred with the Department of Highways to Victoria, BC. Over their 13 years in Victoria the family enjoyed days at the beach, swimming in the ocean, camping and going up island with friends. In 1974 the family decided to move to Burns Lake, BC. They arrived in Burns Lake in September but November was quite the shock when the temperature hit low double digits, and in that first winter the family shovelled more snow than ever before. Over the years, the Eftodas spent most of their time enjoying the outdoors and were often found hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, boating or waterskiing at the lake. In Burns Lake, Don made many friends in the congregation and while working at the Babine Forest Products sawmill. Don had a real love for music, and his talent for it started as a young boy when his mom ordered him a fiddle from the Sears catalogue. After marrying Carole, his love for music was rekindled as her family was known for their instrumental talents. In the Burns Lake congregation Don was known for being zealous for the ministry and a real example for others. Even when Parkinson’s disease had nearly depleted his mobility, Don would still make the effort to share his hope of perfect health in the coming paradise on earth with his neighbours. Although Don suffered with many health difficulties, he did not complain and even kept a sense of humour. When asked how he was doing, Don often replied, “still shaking” or “I’m having a shaking good time!” in reference to his Parkinson’s. At Simon Fraser Lodge, Don was visited by many loyal friends. He gained so much encouragement from these visits. Most of all, Don looked forward to the daily visits from his loyal and loving wife, Carole, whom he was married to for 58 years. She faithfully stood by him through it all. Don passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Simon Fraser Lodge on June 16th, 2015. He is lovingly remembered by his wife: Carole; Sons: Darwin of Terrace and Doug of Hazelton; Grandchildren: Amber (Wade) Opdahl, Logan (Janelle) Eftoda, Cailey (Rob) Hesse, Travis Eftoda and Arianne Eftoda, as well as extended family and friends. A memorial was held for Don at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Prince George on July 4th 2015. The family wishes to thank you for the friendship and love extended to Don over his life. We appreciate your love and support.
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Headstart Early ŚildŚood EdƵcator PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: is responsible to plan and deliver a program to young children in an all day group setting that enhances each child’s full development, this includes the physical, emotional, social, creative and cognitive development. Roles & Responsibilities: t Work closely with the Wet’suwet’en First Nation community families t Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences t Establish good communication and a sense of teamwork t Child referrals and assessments t Encourage and assist children to practice self help skills t Inform families of events and special health promotions (dental, vision, hearing, etc) t Provide tools for the parent to help their child to meet their development needs t Any other related duties Qualifications/Requirements: t Early Childhood Education Diploma t Experience working with children & families t Must be enthusiastic and willing to work in a fast paced environment t Experience writing proposals, policies, procedures, and reports t Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal t Working knowledge of the Headstart Program Policies and Procedures t Working knowledge of Community Resources and other Agencies t Knowledge of Wet’suwet’en First Nation Language and Culture is an asset t Must undergo a Criminal Record Check t Possess a valid BC Drivers License and have own transportation t Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality t Child Care First Aid/CPR certificate t Clean Driver’s Abstract Wages to commensurate with education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday August 5 2015, 3:00P.M. Please submit updated resume with (3) references pertaining to the Headstart Early Childhood Educator aspect to: Attention: Janet Whitford, Executive Assistant Wet’suwet’en First Nation PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FAX: (250) 698-7480 Email: wfnea@lakescom.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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Pacific Inland Resources, a division of West Fraser Mills LTD; located in Smithers BC is accepting applications for a qualified journeyperson millwright. Your duties will include maintenance and repair of all general plant equipment. Shift work will be required. A competitive wage and benefit package is provided. For more information on this job go to www.westfraser.com/jobs. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to: General Manager PIR@westfraser.com or Pacific Inland Resources 2375 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 250-847-5520 Deadline for applications is August 31, 2015. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Mental Health Therapist will provide culturally appropriate and/or prayer counselling for individuals or families of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. The Mental Health Therapist will facilitate workshops and provide home visits as per the needs of the community. The Mental Health Therapist will provide reports and documentation to the funding agency and to the Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief and Council. The Mental Health Therapist will liaise with other agencies and participate in meetings associated with Wet’suwet’en First Nation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: is responsible to plan and deliver a nutritious and delicious menu for the children of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation Care Bear Headstart.
Qualifications/Requirements: t Minimum of two year Counselling diploma and experience as a Mental Health Therapist worker t Prayer Counselling is an asset t Have a strong desire to enhance the well being of Wet’suwet’en First Nation members t Ability to work with minimum supervision in a professional manner t Willing to maintain a high degree of confidentiality t Excellent report writing and knowledge of computer programs t Excellent interpersonal, team player and organizational skills t Knowledgeable in the Wet’suwet’en First Nation is an asset t Maintain sobriety and model a healthy lifestyle t Building and maintaining rapport and relationship building with all members Wage Range Contract is Negotiable. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 21, 2015 Please submit a cover letter and an updated resume with (3) written references pertaining to the Mental Health Therapist aspect to the address below. Attention: Janet Whitford Executive Assistant Wet’suwet’en First Nation PO Box 760 , Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Fax: (250) 698 7480 Email: wfnea@lakescom.net NO PHONE CALL PLEASE Only those that are successful applicants will be notified.
Roles & Responsibilities: t Develop menus inclusive of Canada’s food guide, t Prepare snacks and meals, t Shopping for supplies/groceries, t Clean and sanitize kitchen after use t Any other related duties Qualifications/Requirements: t Early Childhood Education Certificate an asset (but not necessary) t Food Safe t Must be enthusiastic and willing to work in a fast paced environment t Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal t Working knowledge of the Headstart Program Policies and Procedures t Knowledge of Wet’suwet’en First Nation Language and Culture is an asset t Must undergo a Criminal Record Check t Possess a valid BC Drivers License and have own transportation t Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality t Child Care First Aid/CPR certificate t Clean Driver’s Abstract Wages to commensurate with education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday August 5 2015, 3:00P.M. Please submit updated resume with (3) references pertaining to the Headstart Cook aspect to: Attention: Janet Whitford, Executive Assistant Wet’suwet’en First Nation PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FAX: (250) 698-7480 Email: wfnea@lakescom.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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The primary purpose of the Headstart Daycare Administrative Support is to be come part of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation Care Bear Headstart team as the main administrative support person. Duties include assisting the ECE Educator with curriculum development, answering phones, file management, and general administrative support to the Headstart Instructor and Headstart Program. Job Requirements: t A positive attitude t Solution oriented thinker who enjoys working independently or as a team t Working knowledge of computer software including Word, and Excel t Ability to type 40 w.p.m. t Excellent communication skills both written and verbal t Minimum two years office experience or equivalent administrative support t Must have been on Employment Insurance in the past three years t Ability to be professional in stressful circumstances Training Criteria: t January 8, 2008 – March 31, 2008 training position dates Please submit resume and cover letter to: Wet’suwet’en First Nation PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FAX: (250) 698-7307
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Dealer order or trade may be required. * $10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Kodiak addition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), a $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $250 Kodiak Double Cab 2WD cash credit, and $2,095 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $250 and $2,095 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ Lease based on a purchase price of $32,187/$35,112, (includes $4,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, a $1000 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit and a $893 Loyalty Cash) for Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30)/ Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30). 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