Burns Lake Lakes District News, December 23, 2015 by Black Press Media Group

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Burns Lake Band signs agreement with Coastal GasLink

Details of the agreements are “confidential,” says Coastal GasLink FLAVIO NIENOW

TransCanada recently announced that its Coastal GasLink Pipeline project has signed long-term project agreements with the Burns Lake Band. These agreements outline financial and other benefits and commitments for as long as the pipeline project is in service. However, specific details of the agreement are “confidential,” according to Shela Shapiro, a Spokesperson for Coastal GasLink. Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George has also not disclosed how much money the Burns Lake Band will be making out of this agreement. This wasn’t the first deal signed with Coastal GasLink in the area. In December 2014, Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN) signed an agreement with the province to support the Coastal GasLink Pipeline project. Since then, WFN has faced continuous opposition from some Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. Chief George said he realizes that some people might be against liquefied natural gas (LNG) development in the region, but he says forestry has been “way more devastating.” “It’s important to us to find ways to ...see BURNS LAKE BAND ▼ P3

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What happened to Endako Mine employees?

FLAVIO NIENOW Almost a year has passed since the Endako Mine was placed on temporary suspension due to a continued weakness in the molybdenum market. Over 300 employees have lost their jobs since Dec. 31, 2014. According to Pamela Solly, a Spokesperson at Thompson Creek Metals - company that holds a 75 per cent interest in the Endako Mine, the mine has retained 11 employees to carry out its care and maintenance and environmental obligations. Mining and milling activities have been discontinued, and the mine still maintains the idle plant, machinery and equipment. Before the suspension was in effect, however, the

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mine employed 347 employees. So what happened to those employees? The Village of Fraser Lake does not have any statistics on how many Endako Mine workers were able to find other jobs, so Lakes District News spoke with Robin Work, General Manager at Progressive Employment Services. Work and his team were involved in efforts to find employment for displaced workers from Endako Mine. According to Work, some employees have gone to other mines - both in and out of B.C. – while some have changed industries completely. However, Work says there is no accurate data on the number of employees that were able to regain employment elsewhere. ...see ENDAKO MINE ▼ P5

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Legalizing marijuana won’t be a massive source of revenue, says PM Revenues will go toward addiction treatment, mental health support and education programs

Flavio Nienow Prime minister Justin Trudeau said that although there's potential for "a bit of revenue" from legalizing marijuana, it will not be a massive source of government revenue, according to CBC News. Trudeau said the Liberals’ plan to legalize pot has always been about public health and safety, and not about making money. In a recent roundtable interview with The Canadian Press, Trudeau said any government revenues generated from marijuana will go toward addiction treatment, mental health support and education programs. Although Trudeau has clearly stated he wants to legalize the sale of marihuana across the country, he has not yet provided a timeline for the move. “We’re going to get this right in a way that suits Canadians broadly, specifically in their communities, and this is why we’re taking the time to weigh in properly and ensure that we’re achieving our goals of protecting young people and removing the criminal profits from marijuana,” said Trudeau during a press conference in Vancouver last week. Trudeau said the federal government will work with the provinces, territories and municipalities to map out a plan to legalize and regulate marijuana. “The challenge of getting this important initiative right is one of ensuring that we are broadly listening to partners, folks in the medical marijuana industry, municipal partners, provinces, and of course, drawing on best practices from around the world,” Trudeau said last week.

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In an interview with CBC News, federal health minister Jane Philpott said that although the government will be looking abroad for best practices, she doesn't see a perfect model anywhere. Philpott said that when it comes to legalizing and regulating marijuana, “the world is going to be looking to Canada to make sure we do the job well." According to the Liberals, Canada’s current system of marijuana prohibition does not work - it does not prevent young people from using marijuana and too many Canadians end up with criminal records for possessing small amounts of the drug. The Liberals plan to remove marijuana consumption and incidental possession from the criminal code, and create

new, stronger laws to punish more severely those who provide it to minors, those who operate a motor vehicle while under its influence, and those who sell it outside of the new regulatory framework. On Dec. 2, 2015, the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union and the B.C. Private Liquor Store Association announced that non-medical marijuana should be sold in both public B.C. liquor stores and private liquor retail stores. According to Global News, the two groups said this will enable a safe, responsible and effective system for recreational marijuana in B.C., and their goal is to allow British Columbians to buy non-medical marijuana in liquor stores by the end of 2016.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

2000 jobs created Getting out of debt

BURNS LAKE BAND from t P1 balance the economic opportunity with environmental protection,” he said. Chief George said the Burns Lake Band will be monitoring the gas line “very carefully” to ensure the environment has as little impacts as possible. “We are also looking at a First Nations compliance and enforcement regime so we will have the authority to shut down the project if need be,” he said. Chief George added that this new project agreement reflects that First Nations can collaborate with big companies such as TransCanada. Blueberry River First Nations and Lheidli T’enneh First Nation have also recently signed deals with Coastal GasLink. This brings the total to nine project agreements that are the direct result of Coastal GasLink’s approach to working with Aboriginal groups. “These agreements are a reflection of the meaningful way Aboriginal groups are choosing to participate in the long-term development of B.C.’s natural gas industry,” said Rick Gateman, President of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline project. “Their important contributions to our project allow us to incorporate their local

knowledge into our planning and pipeline design, which is a priority for us.” Coastal GasLink is proposing to construct and operate a 670km natural gas pipeline from the Groundbirch area near Dawson Creek, B.C. to the proposed LNG Canada liquefied natural gas export facility near Kitimat, B.C. The pipeline proponent says the project will create over 2000 jobs during construction and generate over $20 million in annual property tax payments. However, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) recently announced it was taking a careful approach to LNG development in the region. In a press release, the RDBN said LNG development in the region has the potential to “negatively impact local communities” and place a burden on local infrastructure and services. According to the RDBN, there are too many unanswered questions regarding the location, operation, and servicing of the large work camps to be built in the rural area. In addition, there is inadequate commitment to utilize wood fibre cut from the pipeline routes, and there is no long-term commitment to support invasive plant management. Furthermore, the RDBN points out that emergency management “remains uncoordinated.”

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The province is taking action to ensure that getting your finances back on track will not leave you penniless. Consumers were often encouraged to stop paying their debt on the expectation of making a lump sum payment to their creditor, while paying negotiation fees to the debt settlement agent instead. This would cause some people to miss payments, further damaging their credit score. When changes come into effect April 1, 2016, the province will restrict the fees debt settlers can charge. This means companies cannot charge those in debt for negotiating a settlement until the creditor and the debtor have agreed on the terms of repayment. Prior to this change, some companies would charge large, non-refundable fees up front in order to negotiate a lump-sum payment. As of April 1, 2016, debt settlement companies will only have two options restricting how much they can charge for fees: • If the debt will be repaid within 90 days, debt agents may only charge a fee of up to 10 per cent of the total amount of debt being repaid; • If you need 90 days or longer to repay your debt, debt settlement companies may charge a fee of up to 15 per cent of the total amount repaid, plus a one-time service fee. The service fee can be no more than the cost of one average monthly payment. In addition, these companies will also have to be more transparent about the risks associated with debt settlement. All contracts will be required to contain a disclosure statement indicating that, while the debt may go away, the debt settlement process will not improve their credit rating. British Columbians had an average of $99,834 in household debt in 2014, according to a survey by Pollara conducted for BMO's annual debt report. That's up more than 26 per cent from $79,089 in 2013. According to the report, 58 per cent of B.C. households carry credit card debt despite the high interest rates they charge. That's well above the national average of 52 per cent. It found 44 per cent in B.C. have mortgages and 10 per cent have student loans. - With files from Jeff Nagel

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Skin Tyee Nation is holding a contest to rename the Lakeland Hotel. We are looking for names for the following;

➜ Hotel ➜ Restaurant ➜ Pub and Grill ➜ Bar/Cabaret The contest is open to everyone. Cash prizes will be awarded for names chosen.

Entry deadline is January 31, 2016 All Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2016 and mailed to: Name the Hotel Contest PO Box 290, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 In the event that more than one person enters the same winning name, we reserve the right to award prizes accordingly.

Winners will be announced in the LD News

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Wednesday, December 23 2015

t Editorial

Lakes District News

Published by Black Press Ltd. at 23-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C.

Flavio Sachett Nienow

tom fletcher

Christmas season madness

Horgan on trade, carbon tax and LNG

The Christmas season is a very busy time of the year for a lot of people (especially if you work at a weekly newspaper and is working on two editions at the same time; I literally forgot to eat dinner last night. People are busy putting up Christmas lights, decorating their Christmas trees and making sure they bought everything they needed for their Christmas dinner. More importantly, people are out buying the perfect gift for their loved ones – the latest iPad, iPhone, or Justin Bieber’s album (I won’t reveal which one of my co-workers asked me for it). In midst of Christmas season madness, it’s incredibly easy to stress yourself out. It’s also easy to lose sight of why we’re doing all this in the first place. Most people I know will only relax after they’re finally sitting with everyone around the Christmas table (and having lots of caipirinhas, if we’re talking about my family). So I discovered one thing that works really well for me around this time of the year (and I’m willing to share this secret because it’s Christmas). I am talking about gratitude. We can all be grateful that we made it to another Christmas (and if you’re reading this editorial, you most certainly have). I also realize that Christmas is not a joyful moment for many people as it can bring memories of those who are no longer with us. And for those people who have lost someone special, I also wish them gratitude – be grateful that you had that person in your life for as long as you had. Be grateful that you had their love, even if it wasn’t for as long as you had hoped. You can still send them light and love, wherever they are. And isn’t that what Christmas is all about? - being grateful for what you have, and feeling that you have enough – enough love, enough joy, enough to be thankful for. What I know for sure is that you don’t need to be Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie to see the abundance in your life (are they still together by the way? I had no time to Google it). Things happen in your life for a reason, and you can be grateful once you find their lesson. I spent most of 2015 impatiently waiting for Canada’s immigration system to make me a permanent resident so I could go back to Burns Lake. But this week, I will set that aside, and I will be grateful that life brought me home for Christmas. Yes, my family drives me crazy - someone is always making bad jokes around the Christmas table, my aunts will relentlessly ask me why I’m still single, and we all have that uncle who drinks too much and embarrasses the whole family. But I will get to hug my parents on Christmas this year, and for that I am grateful. I am also grateful that 2016 is a new year, and we all have the power to change whatever needs to be changed in our lives. We often make excuses for ourselves and forget that we are powerful beings and have the ability to bring about change in our lives and create the life we have imagined. So that is what I wish you this Christmas. I hope that gratitude fills your life – regardless of what your life situation is right now. I hope that this short break will give you perspective, fill you with love, and that it will allow you to start 2016 on the right track. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at Lakes District News. TF: In the recent federal election, national NDP leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endorsing letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacific Rim trade? JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a trade-centred province. We’re looking across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to higher-priced markets. But having said that, the B.C. Liberals embraced TPP without even having seen it. TF: The NDP and unions have historically been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party? JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized. And who was the first premier to go on a trade mission from British Columbia? It was Dave Barrett. And now there has been a succession of premiers make regular visits to other markets to try to stimulate economic activity here at home. TF: Your party supports the carbon tax now, but not the revenue neutral approach. Do you support increasing the rate? JH: I’ve looked carefully at the report tabled by the premier’s [advisory] group, a vast array of British Columbians, and there was a lot of water put into the wine to get to the position they got to. What I’m comfortable with is that the date that they’ve selected for a ramping up of the carbon tax is 2018, which will be a year after the next provincial election. So if I’m successful and form a government, I’ll have time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make improvements in the carbon tax. For me, and I think for most British Columbians, the model that Alberta has adopted of taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like transit, that will reduce emissions over time. TF: Natural gas price and volume continue to go down, along with commodities generally, and supply of oil and gas keeps going up. What’s your take on the prospects for LNG after the year we’ve had? JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dollars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownfield opportunities have moved very quickly in the U.S. Changing LNG import facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch. Getting to the coast is a challenge for fossil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You’re not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C. TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising in the new year? JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need. If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that.

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Lakes District News

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Molybdenum market still down

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Sending Holiday Cheer Everyone at Burns Lake Community Forest would like to wish you a very

Merry Christmas and all the best of the Holiday Season! Submitted photo

Endako Mine, located near Fraser Lake, was placed on temporary suspension on Dec. 31, 2014. Over 300 employees have lost their jobs since then.

For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

ENDAKO MINE from t P1 Babine Forest Products has hired four employees from Endako Mine. Thompson Creek says 12 employees were transferred to other company locations such as the Mount Milligan Mine. Fraser Lake Mayor Dwayne Lindstrom said Endako Mine has done a “great job” helping impacted workers. Soon after the suspension was announced, the Endako Mine’s human resources team coordinated a support program for workers who had lost their jobs. In January 2015, the team held a job fair in Fraser Lake which included 29 companies and government agencies. A support centre for Endako workers has also been in operation for the past year in Fraser Lake. In addition, a number of agencies have worked closely to assist the displaced workers, including Service Canada, WorkBC, the Village of Fraser Lake, the College of New Caledonia (CNC), School District 91, the United Steelworkers and the provincial government. Earlier this year, the province provided funding of $150,000 to CNC to provide training so impacted workers in Fraser Lake could find new careers. The majority of training has been offered in Fraser Lake, with some courses provided in Vanderhoof and Burns Lake.

Will Endako Mine restart operations?

The molybdenum market has been suffering from a slowdown in demand especially as it relates to steel in the oil and gas industry. According to Pamela Solly, a Spokesperson at Thompson Creek Metals, in order for Thompson Creek to consider restarting the mine, there would have to be a “strong improvement” in molybdenum demand, most especially from the steel sector. “We do not expect that this is likely for several more years to come,” she said. Although there have been rumours that Thompson Creek Metals has intentions to sell their share of Endako Mine, Solly says the company has not made any public announcement to this effect. The Endako Mine is operated as a joint venture with Thompson Creek Metals holding a 75 per cent interest and Sojitz Corporation, a Japanese company, holding a 25 per cent interest. Jacques Perron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Thompson Creek, said the company will continue to closely monitor the market conditions and re-evaluate the status of the mine as market conditions warrant.

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INCLUSION PROGRAM 2015/16 This NEW program provides seniors with an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a friendly visit while participating in a variety of activities. Afternoons will be filled with games and crafting as well as “Lunch & Learn” sessions providing information on topics relevant to seniors.

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Is the Southside really laid back? Editor: While recently perusing the HelloBC sites, I looked at the one for Burns Lake and area. I lived in town and the Southside during the seventies. The site says the Southside is known for being more laid back. I would love to know who gave out that information and what it is based on. Are Southsiders more laid back than the harried, stressed out "town people" of Burns Lake? I imagine the hectic pace and traffic snarls must be terrible deal with. I would love to go into more detail as I prefer facts over myth. I see the myth of the Southside is alive and well. Let for good reasons. Ron Johnson Williams Lake, B.C.

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Local businesses shouldn't miss out on e-commerce

Flavio Nienow

All hearts come home for

Christmas Wishing our community a Merry Christmas touched with wonder and filled with love.

DECKER LAKE FOREST PRODUCTS

Local businesses that have always relied on wordof-mouth marketing are now being challenged to take their businesses online. Online shopping is a growing trend in Canada. Online sales in 2014 were estimated at $22 billion and sales are expected to double in the next four years from $22 billion in 2014 to $40 billion by 2019. According to the Business Development Bank of Canada, nine out of 10 consumers claim to use their smartphone for pre-shopping activities, and three out of five say they use it to find the location and opening hours of a business that offers a particular product. Susan Schienbein, Manager of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce, said e-commerce is also a great opportunity for local businesses.

Real estate keeps B.C. in the black

Tom Fletcher The B.C. government expects to finish the fiscal year next March with a $265 million surplus, thanks to surging property transfer tax revenues and a lower Canadian dollar that helps everything from tourism to the movie and TV industry. Government revenues have declined due to lower natural gas, metals and other natural resources, Fi-

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“People are wired to their smart devices, they will find you if you are on the other end of the search button,” she said. “I might be hooked on shopping online, but if the retailer in my community is selling online, maybe I'll shop there instead of the online stores from the U.S., particularly with a soft Canadian dollar and the cost of shipping.” According to LOCO B.C., $2 out of every $3 spent online by Canadians goes to a U.S. retail website. The organization estimates that cross-border online shopping reduces the amount of money circulating in the local economy by up to 32 per cent. The higher the volume of online purchasing a consumer does, the more likely it is that they purchase with chains versus local businesses. According to LOCO B.C., consumers would spend more money online with local businesses if they offered convenient shipping, e-stores and a better consumer experience navigating their online stores.

Village Office Christmas Hours: The Village Oﬃce will be open from 8:00am to 4:00pm Thursday, December 24th. Our oﬃce will be closed from December 25th to 28th, we will reopen on December 29th at 8:00pm.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Happy Holidays!

nance Minister Mike de Jong said Tuesday in his second quarter financial update. But with a continued hot real estate market in southwestern B.C. and housing starts running above average, property purchase tax revenue is $150 million ahead of the February budget forecast. Retail sales are running 7.2 per cent ahead of last year for the period of April to August, with vehicle and parts sales up 9.5 per cent and food and beverage up 7.5 per cent. De Jong said the Canadian dollar, currently trading at 75 cents U.S., has cut down on cross-border shopping trips from B.C. and contributed to a rebound of tourism, which along with stronger employment has helped increase retail sales. The dollar exchange rate has also led to an increase in movie and TV production, which costs the province because of the big tax incentives offered to lure foreign productions here. Foreign movie companies get a 25 per cent tax rebate for all spending on labour in the province, and the latest estimate is those credits will climb to a record $514 million for the current year. De Jong said B.C. remains competitive in the movie business despite Ontario increasing its tax credits in 2009 to cover 25 per cent of all spending by foreign movie and TV production companies. Forest fire expenses were higher than average this year, but not as high as expected earlier in the season. Exports from B.C. are down overall, with economic growth projections downgraded for the U.S., Canada, China and Japan, which de Jong said is now back in a recession.

Lakes District News

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Connecting producers and consumers in the Lakes District

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Merry Christmas

Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the new year. Thank you for the privilege of serving you all year long!

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Season’s Greetings Wishing you all a safe and Merry Christmas

Flavio Nienow Samantha YoungFinch runs a small homestead in Burns Lake with a focus on heirloom, rare and local plants called Bear foot foods. Among the products that she offers are relishes, salsas and freerun duck and chicken eggs. Being new to the business, Samantha says one of her main challenges has been to find people who are seeking local food, and making her produce available in a convenient way. “Connecting to the people seeking local food isn't always easy," said Samantha. "And once you do find them, supply is not always equal to demand because of my small scale and inexperience.” Over the last few years the region has seen a growing movement toward consumption of locally grown food products, and new initiatives are trying to support local producers such as Samantha. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) started a project in 2014 called ‘connecting consumers and producers’ with the goal of supporting the production of locally grown food products and increasing consumption of local produce. As part of the RDBN project, about 900 copies of a brochure titled ‘Connecting consumers and producers: a guide for eating local in Bulkley-Nechako’ was distributed throughout the region. The brochure listed 82 local producers and included sections on preserving food, farmer’s market

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Bob Murray (L) watches his son Glen Murray harvest a 92 lb pumpkin for the fall fair in Burns Lake. Bob and Rosanne Murray provide fresh locally grown produce on their Southside farm. directory and activity pages for kids. Bob and Rosanne Murray, who provide fresh locally grown produce on their Southside

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next morning, the two hostile groups positioned themselves on either side of a clearing. Finally, one man picked up his infant son and walked across the meadow. The father presented his baby to the chief of the enemy clan as a gift, and said, “As long as this Peace Child lives, there shall be peace between us, not war.” Don and Carol watched in awe. Suddenly they realized they had found a door for the gospel. This time, they told the Sawi of the heavenly father who gave His son as a “Peace Child” to earth. Now the Sawi under-

stood. Judas was the worst of traitors to betray such a gift, and Jesus was the hero. Hundreds of once-warring cannibals received Christ, and their tribes remain transformed to this day. To a world that considers God an enemy, and fights each other, Jesus is God’s gift of everlasting “peace and goodwill”. This is the message of Christmas, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Merry Christmas.

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A direct line has been linking family practitioners to specialists in Northern B.C. Flavio Nienow A health care project that started three years ago has been recognized for successfully increasing access to specialist care in Northern B.C. The ‘northern RACE line’ allows family physicians working in rural and remote areas to have rapid access to the help that their patients need. The service links general practitioners to specialists with a direct telephone line. According to Sonya Kruger, Communications Officer for the Northern Medical Program, not only are patients receiving care more quickly, but in many cases, the telephone advice was all that was needed, and a referral was no longer required. “This has saved many from the burden of travelling to and from Prince George for a specialist appointment – a journey that can be long, arduous and expensive,” she said. “For the physicians, the northern RACE line has provided the mechanism to improve communication with their colleagues for a more coordinated approach to the shared care of their patients.” Since the line was instituted three years ago, the number of calls has increased from eight to 37 calls per month, and the number of available specialties grew from one to 13. To

date, the line has received a total of 877 calls, including calls fashion,” added Dr. Horvat. from family physicians in Burns Lake. The northern RACE line was created as part of the 'northThe project was developed by Prince George doctors Hai- ern partners in care' initiative, which focuses on helping dar Hadi and Dan Horvat, who recently received the health northern family and specialist physicians improve access to and wellness innovator of the year award for increasing ac- quality care in Northern B.C. cess to specialist care in the north. Northern partners in care, a partnership of Doctors of B.C. “Improved access to specialist physicians by family physiand the provincial government, works with the belief that cians allows for more rapid solutions for patients,” said Dr. enhancing support for family physicians and nurse practitioHorvat. “This leads to more timely quality care for citizens ners in the north will assist with physician recruitment and and patients and reduces the need for not only waits but also retention. travel.” General practitioners in Northern B.C. wishing to seek advice from a specialist simply have to call a 1-800 hotline to be directly connected to the specialist service they require, or to leave a message for a return call. Within two hours, a specialist will respond to provide a quick consult regarding diagnosis, treatment, medication, or other advice the general practitioner may need regarding their patient’s care. s that “Family physicians can feel more conprograms and course fident of being supported and being able ar: to provide high quality care in a timely didn’t make the calend

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Climate goals need to be translated into action Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen, who is also the NDP Critic for Environment and Climate Change, meets members of the Canadian youth delegation in Paris during the United Nations climate conference, known as COP21. Negotiators from nearly 200 countries committed to keeping global warming “well below 2 C,” hoping to limit it to 1.5 C. Cullen said now this goal now needs to be translated into actions and that it will take “a lot of effort” from the federal government. Submitted photo

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celebrations. The RDBN says $6830 of locally produced food was purchased during these events. Funding was also provided for local libraries within the region to purchase resource books. A total of 121 books were distributed to eight libraries within the region, including Burns Lake. Apart from the RDBN initiative, the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce has also been trying to support local producers. This year the chamber hosted their first summer market in Burns Lake, allowing the sale of garden products such as flowers, vegetables, berries, treefruits, as well as locally-made arts and crafts, and goods from home-based businesses. Samantha said the summer market was “a great tool” for her as well as other local producers because it helped them create personal connections to consumers. “A busy market creates a great environment for buyers and sellers alike,” said Samantha. “The challenge for the market seems to be attracting enough people during market hours; I hope to see the market grow each year.” Samantha has also been doing her part to connect local producers and consumers by running a Facebook page called ‘Lakes District local foods,’

which currently has 381 members. “It has been valuable because it’s shown me that a demand exists,” she said. “People are seeking everything from local butter to meat to fruit to veggies; all things we can and do produce on some scale here.” In addition, Samantha runs the ‘Burns Lake community garden’ Facebook page, keeping the community connected to the new garden and its activities. Although the original allotment garden and fence were built in 2002, the garden was neglected for many years. Earlier this year, the Burns Lake’s partnering 4 healthier communities committee decided to revitalize the space and initiate a community garden. A newly-formed community garden society then completed a number of improvements to the site and generated a great deal of interest, booking all of the beds for 2016. With all these different efforts taking place across the region, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said focusing on agriculture could become a potential priority for the Village of Burns Lake. “We have seen an increase in demand for agriculture products including vegetables, beef, and hay crops,” he said. By growing the local food market, these different initiatives may also be improving the economic viability of the agriculture industry in the region.

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The Houston/Granisle RCMP detachment was able to stuff four police vehicles with food and gifts and raised $1256 in cash for the Salvation Army in Houston and the Lions Club in Granisle. According to the RCMP, the original goal was to fill a Crown Victoria police cruiser at each event. However, after the trunk and interior were quickly filled with food in Houston, other police vehicles had to be brought in. “The overwhelming support of the residents, businesses and organizations in these small towns proved that they continue to have really big hearts,” said Sergeant Stephen Rose, the Detachment Commander for the Houston/Granisle Detachment. The RCMP has been doing extra checkstops in Burns Lake during this holiday season. Corporal Terry Gillespie said the detachment has been checking for drivers either impaired by alcohol or drugs. The operation involves checkstops set up randomly throughout the community at various times. Submitted photo

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Forests Minister Steve Thomson is leading the B.C. industry's annual trade mission to promote lumber sales in Asia with a focus on maintaining sales in a soft market. Japan has been a major lumber customer for B.C. since the 1970s, and is the third largest buyer behind the United States and China. Sales volume to Japan is down so far this year, but value is up slightly to $556 million, in a market known for demanding high-grade wood. The next stops are Dalian and Beijing, China, which is B.C.'s biggest recent success story with sales that topped $1 billion last year for mostly lowergrade lumber. So far in 2015, sales to China are off 11 per cent from the same time last year as the world's most populous country struggles to maintain economic growth. Along with the industry and the federal government, B.C. has promoted wood construction as a green and earthquake-resistant alternative to concrete, the building standard in China. B.C.'s top five lumber customers by volume are the U.S., China, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines and South Korea. With the Canada-U.S. softwood lumber agreement having expired, participants say diversifying B.C.'s lumber market is more important than ever.

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FLAVIO NIENOW As part of a pilot project to help reduce the frequency of weather-related crashes, the province is installing electronic signs that will warn drivers to slow down in bad weather. The speed limit in these new digital signs will change to reflect driving conditions. “We looked at how we could help reduce crashes related to bad weather conditions. One of the ideas was to introduce new digital variable speed limit signs in areas where the weather can change quickly and sometimes catch drivers off guard,” explained Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone. “The electronic signs will adjust the speed limit to let drivers know what speed they should be travelling during winter weather conditions, to help them reach their destination safe and sound.” Variable speed signs are being installed on sections of the Coquihalla, the Trans-Canada, and the Sea to Sky Highway. But will these variable speed signs be installed on Hwy. 16 any time soon? According to Sonia Lowe, a Spokesperson with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, it all depends on how successful this project will be over the next few months. The new signs will undergo at least two to three months of testing before the systems go live. The province says the testing phase is important to ensure the systems are robust, reliable and appropriately calibrated to reflect highway conditions before they are turned on. The systems are expected to go live in early 2016. “If successful, the ministry will look at other jurisdictions around the province,” said Lowe. Whether it is extreme cold, freezing rain or heavy snowfall, the extensive system of traffic, pavement and visibility sensors will be calibrated to detect the conditions and provide a recommended speed to operations staff. This information will be used to continuously update the speed shown on digital signs, to help drivers know a safe driving speed during adverse weather conditions. Overhead message signs at the entrance of each corridor will inform drivers that they are entering a

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Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule: Commercial: Dec. 22,24,29, and 31 Residential: Dec 23 and 30

Holiday Office Hours:

The Village Office will be closed at noon on December 24 and reopening on December 29th as well as closed on January 1st! The Lakeside Multiplex will be closed at 5:00 on December 24th and reopening on December 27th as well as closing at 5:00pm on December 31st and reopening on January 2nd.

Have a Happy Holiday and Safe New Year! Lakeside Multiplex - 103 Flogum Dr., Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-3817 Email: villagerecreation@burnslake.ca or Facebook /VillageRecreation.com Village of Burns Lake - 15 3rd Ave, Burns Lake BC • Phone: 250-692-7587 Email: village@burnslake.ca • www.burnslake.ca

Seniors Curling Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Season’s Greetings

Tom Fletcher The B.C. government’s new training and employment program for single parents has enrolled more than 1300 people since it began Sept. 1. The program covers tuition, daycare and transportation costs for up to a year of on-thejob training or education towards in-demand jobs for single parents on social assistance or disability payments. The benefits can continue for up to the first year of employment, including extension of government-paid dental and other health benefits. It replaces the previous system, often referred to as the welfare trap, where single parents would lose their assistance payments and benefits if they went back to school to train for a job. Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell called the results of the program’s first four months “a very good sign,” particularly since about 400 of the voluntary participants are not in the ministry’s “expected to work” category because their children are under the age of three. Of the 1330 people signed up to the program as of mid-December, 50 are already on the job in construction, retail, health and community service positions. More than 90 per cent of participants are single mothers, reflecting the fact that women are 90 per cent of the 16,000 single parents receiving income and disability assistance in B.C. When the single parent program was launched, Stilwell described it as “one of the most significant social program shifts this government has ever introduced.” It came with a financial commitment of $24.5 million over five years.

May the spirit of Christmas stay alive in your heart now and through out the coming year. We wish you a wonderful holiday.

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Two ballet classes were held recently. The beginners are the Nutcrackers & the advanced class are the Sugarplum Fairies. They performed songs from the Nutcracker Ballet at the Lakeside Multiplex Dec. 12. The lead dancers (front and center) Dara Skinner and Dahkota Patrick.

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Thank you!

.. to everyone who purchased Christmas Rafﬂe Tickets. The Burns Lake Rotary Club rafﬂe winners are:

at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #50

Fred Wilsonn - 1st place $1000 and Keith Kirby - 2nd place $500 Fred Wilsonn was kind enough to donate the $1000 back to the Rotary Club so the club this year then took that money and delivered Christmas basket to 10 in need senior citizens in our community.

A big thank you to Fred for his kind donation, you have made Christmas a great deal nicer for 10 senior citizens in our community!

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Burns Lake nets a 2016 agefriendly grant to help local seniors

The village has developed several projects to improve the lives of seniors

Flavio Nienow

Burns Lake has been awarded a 2016 age-friendly community planning and project grant to help improve the lives of senior citizens. The Village of Burns Lake will receive $15,000 to incorporate recommendations from its ageoldlandmarkscf@youtube.com friendly assessment and action plan (AFFAP) into its 2016 official community plan review and update. In 2014, village council adopted the AFFAP as a guide to make Burns Lake a more inclusive community for residents of all ages. The plan looked at a variety of topics including housing, outdoors spaces, community support and recreation opportu“Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy nities. As a result of the AFFAP recommendations, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born the village developed the ‘active 365’ program, this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is which includes recreation activities for seniors all LAKES DISTRICT NEWS FILE PHOTO Christ the LORD... Glory to God in the highest, and year round. Since the beginning of 2015, active The seniors 60 plus fitness program, held at the Lakeside Multiplex in Burns Lake last January was on earth, peace, good-will toward mankind.” 365 has offered over 20 programs free of cost. free to all seniors. This was made possible though a provincial grant that Burns Lake received the – (Luke 2:10-14) In the spring of 2015, the village was recognized previous age-friendly grant. /THE TRUMPET WILL SOUND for its efforts by the provincial government, receiving the status of ‘age-friendly community.' The village has also been working on projects that will indirectly improve the lives of seniors, including the downtown revitalization project and the upgrade of Eighth Avenue/Center Street corridor. According to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Burns Lake, the $15,000 grant will help ensure that Burns Lake is a healthy and accessible community for people of all ages. Burns Lake is among 28 B.C. communities that have been awarded 2016 age-friendly community planning and project grants. This grant program is a partnership between the B.C. government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). Each successful local government received up to $20,000 to help undertake a variety of activities that address the needs of older residents – from setting public policy to delivering information and services. For the 2016 grants, communities were encouraged to consider projects that focus on accessibility, elder abuse prevention, dementia and non-medical home support. Applications were reviewed by a committee from the UBCM and the provincial government. "Our age-friendly programs encourage older British Columbians to be active and engaged, which helps Please pick your calendar up at them stay healthy," said Health Minister Terry Lake. "The 2016 grant recipients have developed a variety of projects focusing on accessibility, transportation, information and outreach, all with a goal of helping seniors be mobile, physically active and socially connected." To date, age-friendly community planning and project grants have funded 268 projects in 142 local governments in all areas of B.C., totalling $5.25 million.

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New Year’s Eve Bash at the Legion December 31, 2015 Live Band: Flaming Pie. Midnight Spread.

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Flavio Nienow In the story ‘Huckleberry Mine lays off 20 employees’ published in the Lakes District News’ Dec. 2 issue, 20 workers were laid off through a restructuring of the Huckleberry Mine. According to Randall Thompson, Chief Operating Officer at Huckleberry Mine, the company has been facing higher operating costs and a drop in copper prices. Copper prices have been falling for the last few years, trading below the $2 U.S. level on Canadian markets on Nov. 23, 2015, a low not seen since 2009. Giovanni Gallipoli, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, explains that copper prices have been falling due to a general slowdown in aggregate demand around the world, and notably in China. “Simply put, the world economy is not growing as fast as it was, at least as compared to the period before 2008,” he said. “Prices are set internationally, so changes in the demand of large consumers such as China, the U.S., or Western Europe are immediately reflected in the price paid to producers.” Since copper is widely used in manufacturing, when manufacturing growth slows down

Season’s Greetings

Chief & Council would like to extend a special Christmas wish to everyone in the community. May love and laughter spread throughout your Christmas this year and may your new year be filled with family, friends and good times. Hoping you find all good things under your tree this holiday season.

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Donna Alec was quite happy she shopped local and entered in the Shop Burns Lake contest. Alec won the $1000 prize of gift certificates from participating businesses. Sandy Dore, manager of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union was very generous and donated the prize and present it to Donna. Congratulations and laura Blackwell photo thanks for shopping local to Donna and everyone else who entered in the contest.

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Wishing you a holiday filled with love and happiness.

Christy Clark promised. Clark said she accepts all of the recommendations made by Information and Privacy Commissioner

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emails had been intentionally deleted in an effort to avoid public release. She also condemned the practice of political staff such as Clark's deputy chief of staff to delete all of their sent emails at the end of each day. A political staffer in Transportation Minister Todd Stone's office resigned when Denham's report came out. The government brought in former information and privacy commissioner David Loukidelis to recommend new practices. Among his recommendations was to adjust government email systems so even deleted records are kept long enough to be captured in monthly computer backups. Loukedelis said it not practical for any government to keep all email records, and attempting to archive such a massive volume of data would not only increase costs but would harm the public's ability to get timely access. And any attempt to vet each email to determine if it should be kept would cause government to "grind to a halt." B.C.'s Chief Information Officer reported that the B.C. public service now receives 284 million email messages each year, and sends out another 86 million.

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Fostering the entrepreneurial spirit

(L-R)Teacher Amy Dash, Susan Scheinbien, Dominique West, Amanda St. Onge, Matthew Thompson and LAURA BLACKWELL PHOTO Steven Creelman.

Program inspires students to see new opportunities Flavio Nienow Burns Lake students recently participated in a program that’s been preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate for youth between the ages of 15 and 24 is more than double that

of the overall Canadian unemployment rate. Given that securing employment has been increasingly difficult for young people, the ‘Be entrepreneurial’ program has been inspiring grade nine to 12 students to launch businesses, create jobs and drive the Canadian economy. The way it works is that volunteers from the local business community partner with classroom teachers to ignite students' entrepreneurial spirit and help them identify products or services they can take to market. By the end of program, students have created their own business plan and they

pitch it to volunteers from the local business community. Local volunteers in Burns Lake – including Susan Schienbein, Manager of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce; Steven Creelman, Kal Tire Manager; and Laura Blackwell, Publisher of Lakes District News - judged the presentations and picked the winners. Amanda St. Onge was the Burns Lake winner and took home $100; Matthew Thompson took second place, winning $75; and Dominique West took third place, taking home $50. “The biggest focus, from my perspective, is to encourage youth to consider entrepreneurship,” said Schienbein. “I really like to draw out those young entrepreneurs that have become successful with their idea and reinforcing the idea that not everyone needs to be an employee, some of them need to be the boss.” Be entrepreneurial is delivered in four one-hour sessions over four to five class visits, at no cost to schools or groups. The program was created by Junior Achievement, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business. Their programs are intended to give students the confidence and skills they need to become the next generation of business and community leaders. The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce sought sponsorship for the program and was able to secure funding from the Burns Lake Community Forest.

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

IMMACULATA Catholic Church

248 - 3rd Ave. • Phone: 250-692-3568

Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Dance

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

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

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Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

JESUS CHRIST

Live Band: Flaming Pie Midnight Spread $15 per person

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Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

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

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

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

Burns Lake Search and Rescue

Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Regular Hours: Tues-Thurs: 4-8pm Friday & Saturday 2-8pm

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group

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

email: rcl50@live.ca Phone: 250-692-3232

Oldtimers Hockey Fridays 8:30-10:00 Sundays 6:30-8:00 350 - 2 nights/week 200 - 1 night/week $ 15 drop in Season has started - ask about Late Start Discounts $

Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

250-695-6586

Burns Lake Community Church New location: Burns Lake Band (old highschool): 10:30 am

Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

Lakes Fellowship 724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God www.lakesfellowship.ca Pastor Matthew Westergard 250-692-7464

NO AGE LIMIT Contact Chris at 250-692-4824 or Blue Jay Sports

LIVING WATERS CHURCH 766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

Please come and fellowship with us on:

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

email: Jameskt@telus.net • James Kim 250-692-0031 PAOC

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: This can be a terrific week for you, Aries. Make the most of every moment and don’t be surprised as you successfuly juggle many different things at once.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: There may be some conflict in your world this week, Libra, especially when it involves your emotions and potential disputes. Keep your mind open and try new things.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Work may seem overwhelming at times in the week ahead, Taurus. Keep your head down and stay focused on the tasks at hand. Others will be impressed.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, concern yourself with substantive actions and not empty promises. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about pressing issues.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, make the most of an opportunity to move forward with your goals. You have plenty of energy, and your mind is focused. Hang around with like-minded individuals as well.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Try not to spread yourself too thin, Sagittarius. If you do, you will not be able to put your best foot forward. If you feel yourself getting stressed, step back.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: December 2015. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve 8am - 12pm. Closed Dec. 28 in lieu of Boxing Day. December is dental varnishing month for all children 5 years of age and under. More info (250) 694-3270. Carrier Sekani Family Services Burns Lake Women’s Group gets together each Tues. at 10am to share success stories and support each other on our journey to creating fulfillment and wellness. Burns Lake Band Office. More info: Bonnie or Wanda (250) 692-1800.

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Merry Christmas Wishing you joy this holiday season and always. Thank you for your continued support!

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The syllabus for the 2016 Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts is now is now available at LD News, BL Public Library, Western Financial Group, Artisan Centre, SEDA and online at ldfestival. com. Festival dates: Mar. 8-19. The entry deadline is Feb. 1. So get busy and plan your entries now.

Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture.

Wednesday is Pizza Party!

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Please drop off your nonprofit coming events at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.

Canadian Cancer Society is open Tue., Wed. & Fri., 10am to 2pm. Drop in and browse through our on-going garage sale items and our arts & crafts tables (donations gratefully accepted). Contact us at (250) 692-7203 or email us at burnslake@ bccancer.ca and inquire about joining our group as a volunteer! For Cancer Information or Cancer Connect: 1-888-939-3333. Website: www.cancer.ca.

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Christmas Eve service. First Mennonite Church, 530 kerr rd. (behind lino’s), 7pm Dec. 24. Carol singing, children’s programme, the message of Christmas, snack bags for kids & coffee time for adults after. Everyone welcome.

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The staff of ACI Computer Service would like to wish everyone a lovely Christmas Holiday and a Happy New Year! We will be closed December 25th-27th, and January 1st for the holidays. We also plan to close at 4pm on Christmas Eve, depending on last minute shoppers.

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

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Marie Alice Elliott Apr. 30, 1943 - Dec. 1, 2015 Marie will be lovingly remembered by her family: husband Harry Elliott of Burns Lake, children Shelly (Dale) of Beaumont, Alberta, Ward of Lacombe, Alberta, Lisa (Scott) of West Kelowna, BC, and step daughter Benita of Telkwa, BC, brother Ray (Darlene) of Whitecourt, Alberta, sisters Sandra (Melcolm) of Ladysmith, BC, and Ginnie of Edmonton, Alberta, grandchildren: Brandon, Steven, Liam, Sarina, Melina and Liam. As well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Thank you to all the family and friends who were able to come to my wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral at the Royal Canadian Legion #50 in Burns Lake on Dec. 5, 2015. A special thank you to the legion for honour guard including army cadets, the kitchen staff for lunch and Donna Harrison for doing the service and Riel Vienneau for doing the eulogy. Marie is now at rest with no more pain.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business - if you want to quit drinking thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 6929104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010

Canadian Cancer Society

Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. 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

The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, has a lending library available. Please phone before dropping by. All donations to the Burns Lake Hospice Program are greatly appreciated! Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (250) 692-2448 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 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

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We are open Dec 22, 23, 29, 30 & Jan 2 During the holidays for your convenience.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Located across from Multiplex, 113 Park St., Burns Lake PHONE:

250-692-7948 Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm

So much more than your local commercial laundry service

Flying Dutchman Service

For Appliance and Heating Parts & Service Call 250-692-3337

Happy Hour! 3:30-4:30PM & 6-8PM Monday - Saturday: Drinks & Appy Specials

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CALL AT LEAST TWO FULL WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU PLAN TO DIG.

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Holiday hours: Pub Closed at 3:00 pm Liquor Store Closed at 8:00 pm

NEW WINTER HOURS:

NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders at the Rainbow Gas Bar

Ph 250-696-3211 • Cell: 250-692-9940

December 2015

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Bill and Patsy Miller, Owners 29850 Hwy 16 West • PO Box 450 • Burns Lake

to all our valued customers!

Mon. to Sat.: 11am-10:30pm • Sun.: 4pm-9:30pm

Dealer

Give us a call for any of your attachment needs.

Merry Christmas

Don’t cut yourself off from the world. Find out where the cables are before you dig.

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Take notice that Glenna Daniels from Granisle, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Crown Land Direct Sale - Residential situated on Provincial Crown land located LOT 12, OF BLOCK 7, DISTRICT LOT 2625, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, PLAN 1466, LOT 13, OF BLOCK 7, DISTRICT LOT 2625, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, PLAN 1466, located on Railway Avenue, Topley, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408872. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000, 3333 Tatlow Rd., Smithers BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to January 13, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

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

3356 10th Street, Box 68, Houston • Phone: 250-845-7000 WALK-OFF MATS SERVICE • LAUNDRY FACILITIES • COMPLETE LINEN SERVICE SHOP SUPPLIES • DROP OFF LAUNDRY SERVICE • SEWING SERVICES - REPAIRS ETC.

Phone: (250) 692-4353

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Lakes District News

Merry Christmas!

The Lakes District News has been working with and helping the Burns Lake and area communities and we are looking forward to much more in 2016. We would like to share with you some of the local non-profit groups and organizations we have helped and/or promoted over the years. Lakes District News believes in supporting our community and we hope that each of you can do the same to keep our community vibrant.

When you support local business, it allows us to give back. This year Lakes District News donated over $19,899 back to our community! • LDSS Grads • Lakes District Music Festival • Colege of New Calendoia • Heart & Stroke Foundation • Alzheimer Society • Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce • The Pines • CNIB • Island Gospel Fellowship • First Mennonite Church • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints • Scouts • Southside Fire Department • Burns Lake Airport Society • Canadian Diabetes Association • Epilepsy Canada

• The Arthritis Society • St. John Ambulance • Children’s Hospital • Medic Alert • The Kidney Foundation • Terry Fox Run • Burns Lake Food Bank • Burns Lake Rotary Club • Canadian Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Service • Seniors Curling • Royal Canadian Legion • Operation Christmas Child • BC Lung Association • Muscular Dystrophy • Burns Lake Cancer Society • Lakes District Senior Secondary School • Burns Lake Health Care Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store • Lakes District Fall Fair • Wet’suwet’en First Nation • Cheslatta Carrier Nation • RCMP

• Village of Burns Lake • The Burns Lake Rotary Club • BLNDC • Francois Lake Elementary School • William Konkin Elementary School • Burns Lake Community Forest • Citizen of the Year • Burns Lake Curling Club • Aboriginal Day • FAS Day • Lake Babine Nation • Southside Ambulance Society • Burns Lake Snowmobile Club • Omineca Ski Club • Lakes District Senior Housing • Burns Lake Figure Skating Club • Burns Lake Minor Hockey • Lakes District Arts Council • Burns Lake Show & Shine • Beacon Theatre • 4-H Clubs

• Burns Lake & District Seniors Society • Burns Lake Playschool • Decker Lake Recreation Commission • Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish • Ootsa Lake Bible Camp • Burns Lake Terry Fox Committee • Ducks Unlimited • Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic • Lakes Animal Friendship Society • LDSS Girls Volleyball • Carrier Sekani Family Services • Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association • Burns Lake Families • St. Paul’s United Church • Old Fort Economic Development Society • Healthier Community • Lakes District Community Services Society

We wish all our dedicated readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a fabulous new year from all of us to all of you. L aura

Kim

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