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Businesses get rid of your own cardboard
Burns Lake will not implement a commercial cardboard recycling program FLAVIO NIENOW
In the story ‘Burns Lake explores cardboard recycling options’ published in the Lakes District News’ Nov. 4, 2015 issue, the village had been exploring different options to offload both the commercial and residential cardboard after the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) cardboard ban is in effect. Beginning July 1, 2016, cardboard will no longer be accepted for disposal as garbage at any RDBN solid waste management facility. During a preliminary budget meeting last month, Burns Lake council decided to not implement a commercial cardboard recycling program in 2016. This means that starting July 1, 2016, the commercial sector will have to find their own means of disposal of cardboard. In order to make this decision, council took into account results of a public engagement process. The village held a series of community engagement events last November to seek public input on several issues including cardboard recycling options. When residents and businesses were asked what their preferences were for cardboard disposal options, both residents and businesses indicated they would prefer to dispose of cardboard by taking it to the depot themselves rather than hiring a contractor or paying the village. However, disposing of ...see CARDBOARD ▼ P3
Who would do this? What a mess left by some people who were ice fishing on Coop Lake. Why would anyone want to intentionally pollute our local lakes. This is the most inconsiderate and irresponsible thing someone could do to one of our local lakes. Thanks to the great people at Woods N Water for cleaning this mess up. To whom ever left this mess you should be ashamed of yourselves and bring out whatever you bring in and be responsible!
Natural gas leak in California raises questions
Is Education Your New Year’s Resolution?
FLAVIO NIENOW The leak erupted on Oct. 23, 2015, at a storage well operated by SoCal Gas in Aliso Canyon, about 42 km from Los Angeles. The ruptured storage facility has released over 77,000 metric tones of methane, the main component of natural gas – the equivalent of over six million metric tones of carbon dioxide, according to the Environmental Defense Fund, which has tracked the leak using infrared cameras. The leak is still ongoing and the gas company estimates it will be spring of 2016 before it can be stopped. Tim O’Connor, Oil and Gas Specialist for the Environmental Defence Fund, told CBC the leak
is “probably one of the largest volumes of gas ever recorded from a single leak.” “Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas; over the first 20 years it’s released, it has a climate impact 84 times that of carbon dioxide,” said O’Connor. “There’s no telling what the far reaches of the overall end results are going to be. Air quality, public health, ecological — it’s all on the table.” According to The Guardian, the breach has forced the relocation of hundreds of families, who complained of headaches, nosebleeds and nausea from the rotten-egg smell of the odorant added to the gas to aid in leak detection. The Environmental Defense Fund wrote the leak has “opened eyes across the world” to the problem
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Granisle will see a decrease of 30 per cent in property values
Flavio Nienow In the next few days, owners of properties throughout Northern B.C. can expect to receive their 2016 assessment notices, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2015. “The majority of residential home owners within the region can expect a slight increase, compared to last year’s assessment,” says Deputy Assessor David Keough. “Most home owners in the Northern B.C. region will see changes in the zero to 10 per cent range.” Burns Lake home owners should expect to see an increase of one per cent in property values this year. However, there are some home owners that will see an increase higher than 10 per cent while others will see a decrease, such as in the communities of Fraser Lake and Granisle. Fraser Lake home owners will see a decrease of 19 per cent while home owners in Granisle will see a decrease of 30 per cent in property values compared to last years’ assessment.
Commercial and light industrial property owners in the region will see an increase in the range of zero to 10 per cent. The summary below provides typical examples of average 2015 versus 2016 assessed values of residential single family homes for communities throughout the region: Keough said property owners can find a lot of information on B.C. Assessment’s website - www.bcassessment.ca - including answers to many assessment-related questions. However, those who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2015 or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact B.C. Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January. “If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a notice of complaint (appeal) by Feb. 1, 2016, for an independent review by a property assessment review panel,” said Keough. Changes in property assessments reflect movement in the local real estate market and can vary greatly from property to property. When estimating a property’s market value, B.C. Assessment’s professional appraisers analyze current sales in the area, as well as considering other characteristics such as size, age, quality, condition, view and location.
Hydro, ICBC, MSP fees going up in 2016 Tom Fletcher Medical Services Plan premiums, electricity bills and vehicle insurance rates are up in 2016, reviving criticism of the B.C. government's constant boast about keeping taxes low. MSP premiums are up from $144 to $150 as of Jan. 1, for a family of three earning more than $30,000 a year. For a single person in the same income group, the rate goes from $72 to $75, with lower rates for lower incomes down to $22,000 a year, where premiums drop to zero. B.C. is now the only province in Canada with a health care fee, and it has risen about 40 per cent since 2010. Premier Christy Clark has defended the fee as a signal to citizens about the enormous cost of providing health care. BC Hydro rates have been politically dictated since Clark and Energy Minister Bill Bennett intervened to cap rate increases in 2013. Hydro rates jumped nine per cent in 2014, followed by annual increases of six, four, 3.5 and three per cent in the 10-year
rate plan. Insurance Corporation of B.C. basic vehicle insurance went up by 5.5 per cent on Nov. 1, an increase still subject to review by the BCUC. That works out to an increase of $3.70 per month added for the average driver. ICBC had proposed a 6.7 per cent increase to cover increasing costs of personal injury claims and fraud, but the province gave it permission for a one-time transfer of $450 million from its optional insurance business to subsidize the basic rate. Trudeau vowed to reduce the federal income tax bracket between $45,282 and $90,563 from 22 per cent to 20.5 per cent, and increase the rate for income over $200,000 from 29 to 33 per cent. The change would provide up to $2,000 in tax relief for middle-income earners, with dual-income households benefiting most, CTF federal director Aaron Wudrick says. Municipal taxes are expected to increase across the province in 2016, with local councils preparing to set budgets for the new fiscal year that starts April 1.
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their own cardboard at the depot is not going to be an option for businesses as the local recycling depot will not be accepting commercial cardboard from individual businesses. Business will now have to contract a private contractor that handles waste such as Waste Management Inc. Waste management currently charges businesses a one-time set up fee of $105 and a monthly fee of $65 ($780 per year) to pick up their bins twice a month. According to a village staff report, if Burns Lake were to implement a commercial cardboard recycling program, the village could be risking a financial loss. According to the report, village staff estimates that at a price of $65 per month, large businesses would have no problem paying for the service. However, at $30 per month, there could be many small businesses that would opt out. “If too many businesses opt out of the program, the municipality runs the risk of a loss and this would have to be subsidized by general revenue,” says the report. Village staff also pointed out that some small businesses have noted the possibility of renting a cardboard bin from Waste Management and sharing the cost between businesses as a group. “If we [village] were to run the [commercial cardboard recycling] program, these businesses would then need to be charged a non-subscribing fee, which would be 50 per cent of the regular fee. This would mean they would be paying $21.94 per month for regular garbage pickup and an additional $15 per month for a cardboard pickup program in which they are not participants,” explains the report. “Businesses would be adversely affected by this situation.” The report also points out that if Burns Lake were to implement a commercial cardboard recycling program, the village would miss the opportunity to sell its retiring garbage truck. It is estimated that the village could receive between $75,000 and $90,000 on disposal of the truck. Currently, the Village of Burns Lake picks up the materials from both commercial and residential garbage streams and offloads the waste into a transfer station. After the ban, the village will no longer be able dispose of cardboard at the transfer station since the village will be fined if cardboard is found in the waste stream. Village staff did not recommend any further action on disposal options for residential customers until a full recycle program can be implemented. Residential cardboard drop-off service will remain available at the Burns Lake Recycling Depot after the ban is in effect.
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The B.C. government's quit-smoking assistance program is now available to people who drop by a pharmacy to qualify for free nicotine replacement products. As of Jan. 1, 2016, participants no longer have to register by calling 8-1-1 to reach the HealthLinkBC medical advice service. The program has also expanded its offerings to include nicotine inhalers and lozenges as well as gum and patches. Health Minister Terry Lake said the changes are to make it easier for smokers to quit, or to try again if they have relapsed after using the program before. It supplies 12 weeks' worth of nicotine replacement products in each calendar year to B.C. residents. To qualify, people must have active Medical Services Plan coverage and be a tobacco smoker or chewer. The program began in 2011 and the province has spent $38 million on it so far. A survey of 3,000 users in 2015 found that about one in four reported quitting smoking for some period, with half of those making it a month or more smoke free. Three quarters of survey participants reported smoking less after using nicotine replacement. The program also covers 12 weeks of prescription drugs Zyban or Champix, with cost depending on coverage under the Pharmacare program. Details are available at www.gov. bc.ca/bcsmokingcessation or from your doctor.
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Info Session: Friday, Jan. 8 from 10-11am downstairs meeting room at the Burns Lake Library Funds must be spent by March 31, 2016 Deadline for submissions: Friday, January 29, 2016 For more information please contact:
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The king of party pressure
Passages of 2015: Stephen Harper
I hope you had a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration, but most likely you didn’t, according to Emma Teitel, a National Columnist for the Toronto Star. On Dec. 31, Teitel boldly advised people to stay home on New Years’ Eve (this was a hilarious thing to read while I was worrying about my party plans). “You could be ruler of an empire, feared and revered by men and women across the land, and New Year’s would still be a bust. In fact, New Year’s Eve is almost always a bust,” she said. Teitel called New Year’s Eve “the king of party pressure” and “the king of party discontent.” Why? She says that despite all the hype and anxiety around the event, the reason for celebrating is a hollow one. Well, I certainly don’t have such a pessimistic view of New Years’ Eve, but I do agree that the pressure to have a great time on New Years’ Eve often leads to disappointment. The expectation around New Years’ Eve is even more intense if you live in South America. In Brazil, for example, people start releasing fireworks many hours before midnight. Everyone wears white; you see people making passionate promises for the new year; and everyone seems very emotional – hugging each other, calling their friends and some even crying. And that’s not all. Phone lines get jammed hours - and sometimes days - before New Year’s Eve. Literally everyone is out on the street celebrating, popping champagne bottles, hugging each other dramatically and shouting ‘happy new year.’ Parties then continue all night long. The next day you can trace the destruction of New Year’s Eve celebrations as garbage piles up everywhere and cities are deserted because everyone is asleep (or hungover). Since this was my experience growing up, I simply assumed that New Year’s Eve was a huge celebration all over the world. I was so confused after my first New Years’ Eve in Canada. Of course, people still popped champagne bottles; there was still a countdown; and people still wished each other a happy new year (and I think there were about two minutes of fireworks somewhere). But people went home shortly after the countdown, and it felt as any other day of the year. Last year I was in Vancouver for New Years’ Eve and I swear I saw people sitting by themselves at cafes downtown reading a book around 10 p.m., as if it was just another night. While I was in Vancouver, I convinced a friend of mine to go to a pub for the countdown (maybe I should also mention that before I invited him, he had plans to stay home and do nothing; what kind of world are we living in?). We had a glass of champagne at this pub, but then again, people went home shortly after the countdown. While cities such as Dubai, Rio and Sydney try to impress visitors with hundreds of thousands of fireworks, Vancouver had no fireworks whatsoever on Jan. 1, 2015 (maybe I should stress this again: No fireworks) (I don’t know about you, but I refuse to live in a world with no fireworks). This year I was at a little beach town in south Brazil with my family and they had a beautiful fire show that lasted approximately 15 minutes (I assume they spent half of the town’s budget on it). I guess that, in the end, it doesn’t really matter if your New Years’ Eve was a great one or not. There are 360 days left in 2016 and you can still make the most of them.
I first met Stephen Harper when he was running for the Canadian Alliance leadership in 2002. Speaking to a group of Fraser Valley members concerned that the party had split over the leadership of Stockwell Day, Harper didn’t mince words because a local reporter had showed up on a Saturday morning. He explained his prediction that no matter who leads the conservative movement started by Preston Manning, the national media would work against it. “The press is owned by big-L liberals and staffed by small-L liberals,” Harper said. “Preston was too cerebral; Stock was not cerebral enough. I’m not sure where I will be, but the media will always be on the other side.” Harper’s cold war with national media is a theme that runs through his decade as prime minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted election coverage I’ve ever witnessed. The celebration continues over Justin Trudeau’s victory, with the supposedly non-partisan federal bureaucracy cheering along with much of the national media. Harper’s assessment of major newspaper ownership is no longer accurate, except for the Toronto Star. But the dying tradition of owners looking up from their accounting ledgers to endorse a political party continued, with the Postmedia chain and the Globe and Mail pointing out that Trudeau’s rash promises didn’t add up. Endorsements were a brief interruption in the media assault on Harper’s record. His government’s plan to welcome 10,000 refugees, unveiled way back in January 2015, was portrayed as heartless and feeble, while Trudeau’s 25,000 by Christmas represented the generous character of the true Canada. As it turns out, the Liberals have been hard pressed to reach even the 10,000 mark. But they’ve put out a rash new promise to make it 50,000 at some point in the future, so the media’s new-found message of sunshine, hope and change continues. Those modest $10 billion annual deficits that Trudeau promised, and Harper warned against? Borrowing and spending will far exceed that, but we’re assured that’s because they were based on inflated Conservative financial forecasts. In fact, independent private sector forecasts are now the key reference for government budgets at the federal and provincial level. None of them predicted the further slump in energy prices that continued through 2015. And cooking the books before an election isn’t really possible any more, thanks to the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office. That was a Harper innovation, along with scheduled elections. And that Trudeau pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians and use the proceeds to finance a tax cut for the middle class? That one didn’t add up either. For one thing, wealthy people have a variety of legal ways to reduce their taxable income. Here’s an actual front-page headline from the Globe and Mail, reporting this unfortunate fact, well after the election: “The way Liberals gauged response to new tax rate explains gap.” So it was just an understandable oversight, you see. Trudeau’s star turn in Paris, where he pronounced that “Canada is back” in the battle to control the world’s weather? The official submission from his bloated delegation to the UN climate meetings was actually the existing Conservative plan, which includes phasing out coal-fired electricity generation. Harper generally represented a preference for the individual over the state, a concept that at one time was known as “liberalism.” This was illustrated by his preference for parents rather than a nanny state to administer child care. He advocated free trade, small government and low taxes. We’ll see how that legacy survives the new government and its media cheering section.
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GAS LEAK from t P1 of oil and gas methane pollution. “The Aliso Canyon incident is an example of the type of risks we face as natural gas infrastructure ages, and is a sobering reminder of how important it is to have rules that ensure gas stays in the pipeline — not in our air.” As several natural gas pipelines are being proposed in Northern B.C. - including TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline project, the Regional District of BulkleyNechako (RDBN) announced in November 2015 it was taking a careful approach to liquefied natural gas development in the region. 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.” Shela Shapiro, a Coastal GasLink Spokesperson, said it would not be appropriate or responsible for Coastal GasLink to speak to an incident involving another company, as Coastal GasLink does not have access to the full slate of information. However, she pointed out that the California incident involves an underground storage reservoir. Coastal GasLink, on the other hand, is a proposed long-distance pipeline and is not planning or developing an underground storage facility for B.C.
“Pipelines like the proposed Coastal GasLink project are heavily regulated and are required to be routinely inspected for leaks and to assess the condition of the pipelines through comprehensive integrity management programs,” said Shapiro. “Gas transmission pipes have shut off valves every 20 to 25 miles allowing the flow of gas to be quickly turned off in the event of a leak.” Shapiro added that safety of the public, employees and the environment is a top priority at TransCanada. “Over the past three years, we have invested an average of $900 million per year in our proactive pipeline maintenance and integrity,” she said. “In the over 60 years TransCanada has operated pipelines, there have been no injuries to members of the public as a result of operation of our assets.” Shapiro also pointed out that TransCanada has developed technologies and processes to limit greenhouse gases at its facilities, including methane management programs such as ‘mobile pull-down compression’ to capture methane that may be released during maintenance and fugitive emissions management. “Our programs have received government recognition,” added Shapiro. Coastal GasLink is proposing to construct and operate a 670-km 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. Coastal GasLink says the project will create over 2000 jobs during construction and generate over
$20 million in annual property tax payments. The Burns Lake Band has recently signed a long-term project agreement with Coastal GasLink. However, details of this agreement remain confidential. In December 2014, Wet’suwet’en First Nation signed an agreement with the province to support the Coastal GasLink Pipeline project. After the deal was signed, Chief Karen Ogen faced opposition from some hereditary chiefs. According to the Los Angeles Times, an amended lawsuit filed against SoCal Gas on Dec. 29, 2015, cited failure by the company to follow laws protecting the community and the removal of the safety valve, which would have been at the base of the well about 8500 feet below the surface. More than two months after SoCalGas discovered the leak in California, the company says it still doesn’t know what caused it. “We won’t be able to determine that definitively until we actually complete the relief well process,” SoCalGas Spokesman Michael Mizrahi told CBC. “SoCalGas has observed all of the safety protocols. These wells are inspected every day. They have an in-depth annual inspection once a year, in fact this well was due for its next annual inspection just before the leak happened.”
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Editor: I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor, and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces. Throughout my career I witnessed up close the disconnect between aboriginal people and the non-native society. Becoming familiar with aboriginal history, culture and traditions will surely go a long way in helping to bridge the disconnect. There has been mistrust, anger, suspicion, frustration and fear from both sides toward the other. Positive steps are being taken to narrow the gap but much more needs to be done. For too long the aboriginal community
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Skin Tyee Nation is holding a contest to rename the Lakeland Hotel. We are looking for names for the following;
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has been stereotyped by negative stories carried in newspapers, TV, and social media. The stories often focus on protests, confrontations, alcohol and drug abuse, financial scandals, fires, gun violence, murders, thefts, assaults, and missing persons on First Nations’ reserves. Other disturbing stories include poverty, unemployment, poor drinking water, dilapidated housing, terrible roads, lack of educational opportunities, truancy, child runaways, etc. But it hasn’t all been negative. There are many aboriginal success stories. Among them: pow wows, rodeo cowboys, accomplished athletes, entrepreneurs, business ventures, artists, lawyers, judges, journalists, musicians, craft makers, politicians, etc.
To improve the relationship between aboriginal people and non-natives, attitudes need to change. Perry Bellgarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, called in June 2015 for people to ‘make room in your hearts and minds and your spirits. Rid yourself of those racial stereotypes of Indians and indigenous people being dumb and lazy and drunk on welfare. Rid yourself of those things, so new things can come in.’ Chief Bellgarde made the statement in response to the final report and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The challenge is ours to take. Clay Stacey,Kelowna, B.C.
I want to help bring a refugee to Burns Lake
The contest is open to everyone. Cash prizes will be awarded for names chosen.
Entry deadline is January 31, 2016
Editor: Are we really that kind of people in Burns Lake refusing to help refugees into our small town. I cant believe we would do this. We are bigger than this, we were there when it came time to help the boat people and today we have no heart what changed us? Poverty is it? What did it? We are a have community and always there when there is someone in need. In our community, well we don’t know this family that may be coming to Burns Lake but I know for sure they want a home, friendship and everything that we all have and they have the same needs let’s get behind a fund raising program to see if we can find a house, furniture and all that is required to get a family in Burns Lake and a
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.
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group of people who would like to help get the fund raising and a committee off the ground these people are looking for love I’m sure we can provide this will you please help I’m going to the credit union and start a fund raising account also at the Royal Bank in case you don’t know who I am, I was mayor of Burns Lake for six years and stayed out of community activities. I’m a member of the Burns Lake Knights of Columbus as well there motto is helping people in need. If you or anyone can help or wants to get involved please call me at 250 692 7417 ask for me Paul H. Jean. Thank you, Paul H. Jean
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day. E-Comm’s idea to release a top 10 list was to help raise awareness about the impact that nonE-Comm, the largest 9-1-1 call centre in B.C., emergency calls have on emergency services. The 2015 top 10 reasons to not call 9-1-1 were: has released a list of the top calls that shouldn’t 1. Requesting the number for a local tire dealerhave been placed to 9-1-1 in 2015. This year’s top reason not to call 9-1-1? Re- ship; 2. Reporting an issue with a vending machine; questing the number for a local tire dealership. 3. Asking for the non-emergency line; The recipient of this year’s top nuisance call, 4. Because a car parked too close to theirs; Harrison Kwan, said his job is to treat every call as 5. "My son won’t put his seatbelt on;” an emergency, no matter how illogical it may seem 6. Coffee shop is refusing to refill coffee; on the surface. 7. Asking if it’s okay to park on the street; “We are trained to ask questions in case a caller 8. “My roommate used my toothbrush;” is in distress and can’t speak freely,” said Kwan. 9. Asking for help getting a basketball out of a “It’s only when I’m completely satisfied that the call is not a real emergency that I can disconnect tree; 10. Reporting that their building’s air system is and go back to answering other 9-1-1 calls; and too loud and they can’t sleep. that takes time.” “We hope that our message that 9-1-1 call-takers Almost 3400 calls flow through E-Comm every can’t answer questions or manage non-emergency situations on 9-1-1 lifelines will encourage people to learn more about 9-1-1,” said Robertson. Among the several tips offered on E-Comm’s website ecomm911.ca – is to call 9-1-1 if you have an emergency that requires A newly renovated immediate action from and expanded liquor store the police, ambulance, or fire: if someone's offering a large selection of new health, safety, or propand unique craft beers and spirits. erty is in jeopardy or if a crime is in progress. Huge selection of specialty wines E-Comm is the priand a larger selection of mary 9-1-1 public coolers and ciders. safety answer point for 24 regional districts and other communities spanning from VancouOpen - 9:30am to 11 pm 7 days a week ver Island to north of Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078 Prince George.
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Hereditary chiefs unhappy with Wet’suwet’en’s pipeline agreement In December 2014, the Wet’suwet’en First Nation signed an agreement with the province for the proposed Coastal GasLink pipeline project. With approximately 240 members, the Wet’suwet’en First Nation will receive approximately $2.8 million from the province out of the agreement. However, not everyone is happy about this decision, nor with the way the decision was made. “All hereditary chiefs are opposed to this [pipeline agreement],” said Jeff Brown, Hereditary Chief of the Gitdumden Clan of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. The hereditary chiefs are not the only ones unhappy with Wet’suwet’en’s pipeline agreement. According to Carla Lewis, a member of the Gitdumden Clan of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation and a registered band member of Wet’suwet’en First Nation, many band members, especially off-reserve, heard about the pipeline agreement for the first time through a press release.
Granisle hunting guide fined
Granisle hunting guide outfitter Stewart Berg is facing a total of $20,425 fine for hunting violations. Sentenced in Smithers court Jan. 6, 2014 Berg was found guilty for guiding a client to shoot a grizzly in the wrong management area in the fall of 2011. “He received a number of letters from the Wildlife Branch saying his quota had changed, indicating that he was no longer able to harvest grizzly bears in a particular management unit,” said Kevin Nixon, conservation sergeant for the Bulkley-Stikine zone. “For whatever reason, he continued to hunt there and had a client harvest a grizzly bear in an area where he was told he could not harvest a grizzly bear anymore.” The grizzly was shot by a Mexican client on the east side of Babine Lake, part of region seven near the border to region six, said Sgt. Nixon. Berg was sentenced guilty for three violations by judge Christine Birnie. With two years to pay, Berg was fined $15,000 for the grizzly shot outside his management area, as well as $2000 for incomplete guide declarations and $2000 for late guide submissions. The courts directed Berg to pay half of his $19,000 fine to the Grizzly Bear Trust Fund. He also pays $1425 to the courts as a 15 per cent victims surcharge.
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A separate inquest will be held in Burns Lake to examine the deaths of the two workers in the explosion at the Babine Forest Products sawmill in 2012. While a single inquest was previously announced to examine the deaths of both fatal incidents in Burns Lake and Prince George in 2012, the B.C. Coroners Service will now be proceeding with two separate inquests. The inquest into the Babine Forest Products mill deaths will begin on July 13, 2015, at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall in Burns at the pump and Lake. The inquest into the Lakeland Mills deaths will proceed as scheduled at the Prince George courthouse on March 2, 2015. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe noted in a press release that the at the counter! B.C. Coroners Service hold inquests to assure communities that Convenience Store the deaths of their members will not be concealed, overlooked or with a range of everyday items ignored. such as groceries, toiletries, pop, candy, “The Burns Lake community has argued eloquently that it has tobacco products, and newspapers. a powerful interest in hearing first-hand the information about 819D Center Street, Burns Lake the explosion that took place in their community,” said Lapointe 250-692-3901 in a press release. “Those community needs outweigh what adHours: Mon to Fri: 6am-11pm • Sat 8am-11pm, vantages there might be in combining the two inquests.” Sun: 9am-9pm • Holidays: 9am-9pm Steven Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates, Everyone is welcome to purchase gas at our store! said he would have preferred to have one inquest instead of two. “We think both cases are very simiBurns Lake Automotive lar; it would have made it a lot more efficient for everybody to have one inquest,” he said.
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Babine Forest Products was officially reopened in April 2014. The new sawmill not only offers a safer and more welcoming 23 - 3rd Ave., Burns Lake environment for workers, but it is also much more efficient than Investors Group Financial Services Inc. 2430 Butler Ave. Houston the old one. The reopening of the sawmill, however, was not an easy process. Come in & check out our Ian Gray, plant manager of Babine Forest Products, recognizes that when the mill started operations again, there was some obvious "nerLots of new items to try! vousness" among employees. On Jan. 20, 2012, an explosion at the mill cost the lives of two workers, and 20 others were injured. The fire spread throughout the premises and completely destroyed the mill, leaving approximately 230 direct employees without a job. 9:00am - 2:00pm "When the mill was reopened, there was some apprehension because of what happened, but when we talked to people they were positive," said Gray. "People were happy that the mill was being rebuilt, and glad to come back to work." The reopening of the mill started with two weeks of training. Councillors were on site assisting employees Closed Mondays for fall and winter. who may have been experiencing heighten anxiety during the first few Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078 Fax: (250) 692-3685 jean.marr@investorsgroup.com
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weeks. Employees were also encouraged to notify management if they were experiencing any personal difficulties. The design of the new mill was intended to provide a safer and more welcoming space for workers. The interior cladding and much of the conveyor chuting was painted white. This, combined with energy efficient lighting, improved visibility and created a brighter and safer work environment. "It looks like an office building," said Steven Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates. Production during the first few months was intentionally slow, according to Zika. Supervisors prioritized making sure that employees were feeling comfortable in new facility, as opposed to worrying about production numbers. Employees, as well as management, needed that time to get accustomed to the new equipment and the new system, he said.
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The preliminary construction plan of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline project has identified a potential pioneer camp location approximately 10 kilometres south of Burns Lake. A pioneer camp is a smaller, more mobile camp that is used for early construction activities. Its primary purpose will be to house workers during the right-of-way clearing stage. “The pioneer camp would be a smaller scale operation, with capacity for up to 200 people,” explained Jaime Croft, TransCanada’s Spokesperson. The property sits along the proposed pipeline route, approximately a kilometre east of Hwy. 35, with access via Seven Mile Road. The work camp will offer catering and housekeeping services including daily facility and room cleaning and access to washers and dryers. “Our camps will reflect current construction workforce standards, including separate quarters for men and women, games rooms and exercise facilities,” explained Croft. Coastal GasLink will also establish clear guidelines for behaviour that will be enforced by camp management and construction employers. This code of conduct will apply to employees in camp and out of camp. “These guidelines are for the benefit of everyone on the project and in nearby communities,” said Croft. Coastal GasLink expects to begin construction of the proposed pipeline in 2016, lasting three to four years. However, the pioneer camp in Burns Lake should be in operation for a few months only. Further use of the facility will depend on the needs of the prime construction contractors. Potential sites for larger camps have been identified northeast of Fraser Lake and south of Houston. Coastal GasLink Pipeline Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing to develop a natural gas pipeline from northeast B.C., near Dawson Creek, to the west coast of B.C., near Kitimat, passing south of Burns Lake.
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and grooming themselves excessively, resulting in hair loss and less foraging. “This behaviour takes valuable time away from feeding, resting, or being vigilant for predators,” explained Bridger. “This can often result in death by starvation or predation.” There is no widely used treatment for tick infested moose. “There are medications called acaricides that are commonly used to treat domestic livestock for tick infestations. However, the application of such medications to our wild moose populations at a large scale would be very difficult logistically,” he said. In a period of three years, the moose population in B.C. declined over 14 per cent. The 2014 estimate for B.C.’s moose population was from 120,000 to 205,000 with an average range of 162,500. In 2011, the estimate was from 145,000 to 235,000 with an average range of 190,000.
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How is it that trees can just take a “rest” for the winter? Trees hibernate or go dormant during harsh weather when temperatures are colder and there is less sunlight. Without this deep dormancy, woody plants would never survive harsh winter conditions. The main environmental signal which triggers the onset of dormancy is daylight. The “provenance” refers to the specified area in which plants that produced seed are located or were derived. If a person tries to grow a tree that originated too far south of Burns Lake, for example, the tree would not shut down or harden off soon enough in the fall and would be damaged by frost. BLCF plants seedlings grown from seed that are of the correct provenance and hope that other environmental factors (disease and drought for example) will let them be and grow into healthy, well-formed trees in the future!
Burns Lake special Olympics athletes return home winners Honouring Alan Blackwell
War veteran Alan Blackwell was honoured by the Lieutenant Governor of B.C. Judith Guichon and Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold for receiving the congressional gold medal. The event took place in Burns Lake on Feb. 26, 2015.
Survey to monitor moose tick
Members of the public are now being asked to help document moose winter tick infestations by completing and submitting an online moose winter tick survey before April 30, 2015. The survey will help B.C.’s Wildlife Health Program staff monitor the number of moose affected with these common ticks, and the extent to which they are affected around the province. Mike Bridger, Project Coordinator for the provincial moose winter tick surveillance program, said that curth rently there is “very little data” for tick infestations around the province. “Most of the information on tick distribution and severity is anecdotal at this point,” he said. “We’re hoping by developing this program that we can acquire some baseline data to observe changes in the distribution and severity of tick infestations from year to year.” This year’s pilot project will monitor the number of animals with hair loss and the extent of hair loss to esFree Day timate winter tick prevalence and disLook what we’re planning: Passes for tribution. • Fun races - try your skill at e n “The extent of hair loss on a moose o slalom every is a rough indicator of how many • Ski jumps/terrain park ticks are present,” he explained. Free ski rentals • Relay races on skis, Survey participants are being asked snowshoes, pulling a to observe the amount of hair loss toboggan CELEBRATE SNOW!! • Fun target shooting at the occurring on moose and check the A Festival of Snowy Activities biathlon range - not real survey box which most describes ammo! the animal ranging from “no loss” to Bring a friend to ski lessons and • Take a guided tour to the top “ghost” (hair loss over most of the enter the draw for fun prizes. of Spud body). Bring your grandparents and your • Lots of delicious snacks and Winter tick infestations are generbaby sister or brother... hot chocolate ally observed on moose during the Bring your next door neighbour, months of February through April. your teacher... Omineca Ski Club – This type of tick spends the winter on Introduce someone you know to Sharing the Magic of Cross one moose and there can be as many the joys of playing in the snow!! Country Skiing Since 1927 as tens of thousands on one animal at a time. In conjunction with other clubs around the world through a program sponsored in part by FIS As the ticks mature, they feed on (International Ski Federation). Follow our planning progress on www.world-snow-day.com Want to join the fun? Contact us through our website: www.ominecaskiclub.ca/contact-us/ the animal’s blood. In late winter, the irritation results in moose scratching
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Burns Lake brought back some hardware from the 2015 Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games held in Kamloops from Feb. 19 to 22. Danny Tress and Vanessa Redwood, from Burns Lake, won five medals between the two after competing in snowshoe events. Tress earned a gold medal in the 50 metre sprint, a silver medal in the 100 metre sprint, and had a personal best time in the 100 metre sprint. Redwood earned a gold medal in the 50 metre sprint, a gold medal in the 200 metre sprint (personal best time) plus a silver in team relay event. Tress and Redwood travelled to Kamloops with their coach Tina Giesbrecht, who is a teacher at Lakes District Secondary School in Burns Lake. Giesbrecht said both athletes gave their best performance at the winter games. Tress and Redwood participated in regional qualifiers last season to earn coveted spots in these provincial games. They are now waiting to hear if they will qualify for the nationals in Corner Brook, N.L., in 2016.
Regional rural services tax rate to increase According to the 2015 budget approved by the board of directors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) on March 12, 2015, taxation on region-wide services will increase by 15.5 per cent, and taxation on regional rural services will increase by 22.4 per cent. “Regional district budgets have not even been a whisper in my community, but it certainly is this year,” said Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen. Tax rates for $100,000 residential properties went from 1.03 in 2014 to 1.23 in 2015 for rural taxpayers; and from 0.8 in 2014 to 0.92 in 2015 for municipal taxpayers. Hans Berndorff, Financial Administrator for the RDBN, explained that the reason tax rates have been kept relatively low over the past years is because the regional district has been relying on surpluses from previous years to lower taxation. In 2014, the RDBN had a reduction of $452,000 in their surplus, and as a result, taxpayers are paying the price. Smithers mayor Taylor Bachrach said he struggles to accept that the RDBN relies on previous years’ surpluses to fund their current budgets.
Proposed cutbacks to affect Burns Lake The Lakes District campus of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) will have cutbacks due to an effort to balance the college’s budget. Henry Reiser, CNC President, said the college is facing a $2.8 million deficit in 2015/16. Reiser said the deficit is partially due to an increase in fixed costs such as utilities and regularization costs. “Out of the 10 employees being laid off at the Lakes District campus, six of them are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and four of them are represented by the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of B.C.
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Burns Lake rallies in Prince George at CNC On entourage of approximately 15 people headed to Prince George last Friday to voice their concerns at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) public forum. The forum gave community members a chance to voice their opinions about the proposed changes. The forum was held on March 27. Mayor Luke Strimbold took time to attend the public forum to stress to the board the importance of the local CNC. He said, “Standardization and centralization - these are words going around in our community. And you as a board and your senior executive are pushing a different philosophy. I believe the people of Burns Lake will support me when I say that we want to work with you to define what education looks like in our community.”
date. The investigation is still in its very early stages and no other information can be released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation and the upcoming court process. The North District Major Crime Unit, the Prince George Forensic Identification Unit and members from the North District General Investigative Unit are assisting the Burns lake RCMP in their investigation. Police believes this to be an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public. The North District Major Crime Unit is reaching out to the public looking for information to solidify a time line they have established regarding Reuben Buhler’s actions and whereabouts from noon on Sunday April 26 until 9 a.m. on Monday April 27. Buhler owns two vehicles that he may have used during his travels – a 1998 red and silver dodge ram 2500, and a 1992 teal green ford mustang convertible. “No information is too minor in nature,” said Cpl. D.J. (Dave) Tyreman, Spokesperson for the RCMP.
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Good-bye to the old Burns Lake hospital Work to deconstruct the old Lakes District Hospital in Burns Lake has already begun, but the actual demolition of the building is expected to take place in early May, 2015. “The old Lakes District Hospital served the community very well for over 50 years and definitely leaves behind a great legacy in the Lakes District,” said John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes. Most of the work to take down the old hospital will include excavators that will safely break down the structure, and then clear the debris. The process of hazardous material remediation, decommissioning of equipment not transferred to the new facility, and disposal of other items inside the hospital has already occurred. The old Lakes District Hospital was built in 1960. Over the last 10 years the old hospital has had over 47,000 inpatients and 103,268 visits. In the last decade, there have been over 48,000 x-rays and over one million lab tests. MAY
The RCMP responded to two reports of serious aggravated assaults and one head on collision last week near the Chelaslie River, where hundreds of people have been picking up mushrooms. The first assault occurred in the evening hours of May 28, leaving one male seriously injured. The male was transported to the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre, and then flown to Vancouver for medical attention. The second assault occurred on May 29, leaving one male seriously injured. The male was air evacuated (via helicopter) to the Prince George Hospital. Two men have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault. On May 26, the RCMP received a call regarding a motor vehicle collision. Two vehicles collided in a head on collision on the Forest Service Road accessing the Chelaslie River. One male suffered serious injuries.
Lake Babine Nation election More than 90 people have been nominated as candidates in this year’s Lake Babine Nation elections. Twenty-three people were nominated for the position of chief, including incumbent Wilf Adam and former chief Emma Palmantier.
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Triple homicide in Burns Lake shakes community On April 27, 2015, at 8:25 a.m., the Burns Lake RCMP attended a residence in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue in Burns Lake after receiving a report of potential foul play. Neighbours said they heard gun shots ring out around 6 a.m. Officers entered the residence and found three people, one woman and two men, deceased inside. The identities of all three victims are not being released at this time. Burns Lake resident Reuben Buhler, 54, has been arrested in connection with the homicides and has been charged with three counts of second degree murder. Buhler appeared in the Burns Lake Provincial Court on April 29, 2015. His next court date is scheduled for June 15, 2015, at 10 a.m. in Smithers. He will remain in custody until his next court
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Horoscopes CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, this may turn out to be a strange week, as you can’t seem to fully focus on anything. You may get frustrated at your inability to concentrate, but that focus will return soon AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, if you become too wrapped up in business or personal obligations, take a step back and reevaluate your priorities. Some things need to be rearranged.
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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, you will get to your destination soon enough, but the trip may be a bit of a headache. Patience is essential this week; otherwise, you may give up prematurely.
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Misinformation is spreading, so research everything to make informed decisions this week, Leo. It may help you avoid an expensive mistake down the line.
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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, you may have a wonderful time with family or friends this week, even if you are crunched for time. Savor the small moments as they come your way.
Computer Repairs, Sales & Training
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, this is a good week to catch up on paperwork, filing or tedious tasks you have let fall by the wayside. Make use of the slow week to recharge.
Hwy 16, Burns Lake Open 9am-6pm Mon.-Fri., 12pm-4pm on Sat.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, expect to feel pulled in two directions this week. It’s a pivotal time at work, but in the same measure, you have much going on at home. Think things over carefully.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, you will be missed as much as you miss another person this week. Wait out this separation a little while longer, keeping in mind that your reunion is on its way.
Phone: 250-692-7773
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, you may find your energy levels unusually low this week, and your productivity may suffer as a result. Maybe someone else can energize you a bit and lend a helping hand.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Do whatever you need to do to rejuvenate your spirit, Sagittarius. Spend some more time with friends and avoid prolonged solo activities. Soon your motivation will return.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, you are on a quest this week to find the perfect gift for a friend. This person will appreciate your efforts, and your bond will only grow stronger. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, practicality is a big part of your personality, but sometimes thinking through the reasons to do something over and over can be tedious. Let loose a little bit this week.
Our town Southside Health & Wellness Centre: January 2016. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Good Food box pick up at Grassy Store Jan. 13. Nyree Hazelton on site every Thurs. Food Care Jan. 14 & 28. More info (250) 694-3270. 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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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. 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.
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When people say jokingly that printer ink costs more than human blood, it’s mostly due to the fact that usually blood banks are thankfully not for profit organizations. Still, the fact that often it is cheaper to recycle your printer and buy a new one when the ink runs out is a blatant waste of resources. However it seems this situation hasn’t gone completely unnoticed, as Epson has just released a brand new Ecotank series of printers. These new printers have large, built in ink reservoirs and boast ultra-low cost consumables, with single color ~4,000 print refill bottles costing under $20. What’s the catch you might ask? Not much really, just cost. Your average home printer usually goes for between $50 and $120. These Ecotank units cost about $450, but come with a 2 year supply of ink. Considering your average person might spend more than a few hundred dollars in ink refills every year, that’s not a bad deal at all. The Ecotanks are relatively new and reviews are still coming in, but if all turns out well printers like these could be better for the environment, and for your wallet, too.
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Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551
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. ~ Everyone Welcome ~ THE CHURCH OF
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Sunday 10:00AM President Moore 250-695-6654 Hwy 35 & Francois Lake • 250-695-6316
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OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School
SUNDAY, 10:30 AM
Burns Lake Search and Rescue
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The Legion is looking for Blue Blazers (suit coats) - If you have any please call the legion
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Island Gospel Fellowship
Drop in Darts: Tues 7pm Poker for Points: Wed 7pm Drop in Crib: Thurs 7pm Regular Hours: Tues-Thurs: 4-8pm Friday & Saturday 2-8pm
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 $
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 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.
Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake
Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.
250-695-6586
Burns Lake Community Church 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
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Residential & Community Support Worker Do you have a passion for helping others? If you are the type of individual who wants to help adults with disabilities reach their goals & lead their lives then we have just the opportunity for you! As a Support Worker you will: t Assist with day-to-day living skills t Help enhance quality of life, to ensure that physical, medical, recreational, social & cultural needs are met t Provide a safe and clean environment Requirements: t Class 5 Drivers License t Clean Criminal Record Applicants must be willing to obtain Level One First Aid, Class 4 Drivers License and Food Safe within first three months of employment. Please send your resume by email or drop off in person. Burns Lake Christian Supportive Society 210- 8th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC Email: kathy.janzen@blcss.ca
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Skin Tyee Nation is holding a contest to rename the Lakeland Hotel.
START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
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Southside Centre seeks anan RN or SouthsideHealth Health& &Wellness Wellness Centre seeks LPN forLPN casual employment in community RN or for part time employment as ahealth. The Centre endeavors to increase wellness through a system Community Health Nurse. The Centre provides a ofrange education, health disease prevention of acute andpromotion, primary care services in the and treatment that empowers people to make healthy lifestyle southside Community. Salary will commensurate choices. Salary commensurate with experience. Willing to withthe experience. Willing to train the right person. train right person. Email your cover letter & resume to aileen.serle@northernhealth.ca, or FAX to 250-694-3290, ATTN: Aileen Serle.
All they need is Love Give the Gift of a Permanent Home
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 Donate! 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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DWB Consulting Services Ltd. (DWB) is an integrated British Columbia consulting firm that specializes in offering clients a variety of forestry, environmental and engineering services. DWB is currently accepting resumes for Forestry Technicians and layout staff members for their Burns Lake location. The successful applicants will be responsible for layout of roads and cutblock boundaries, gps traversing, timber cruising, site plan data collection, riparian assessment, other field related duties, and office reporting. Positions are considered full time and are primarily field based with a minor component of office related duties. Camp work will be required. DWB offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and livingout-allowance.
President of the BC LNG Alliance as he provides an update to Chamber members and the public on what's new with the BC LNG Alliance.
Monday, January 18 12 pm Say yes and Limited seating change RSVP requireda to child’s Susan at the Burns Lake & District Chamber of life today. Commerce 250-692-3773
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume (with notified references), by email to: Youenn Wilson, RPF, Operations Manager DWB Consulting Services Ltd. E-Mail: ywilson@dwbconsulting.ca Website: www.dwbconsulting.ca Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. DWB would like to thank you in advance for submitting a resume, however only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Bill & Wendy Imus Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2
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Most popular baby names in B.C.
For the third consecutive year, Olivia is the top name for girls born in B.C., according to the Vital Statistics Agency. Ethan was the top name for boys in 2014, edging out last year's number one name, Liam. Ethan has been in the number one or number two spot each year since 2002 in British Columbia. Rounding out the top five names for girls born in the province in 2014 were Emma, Sophia, Emily and Chloe. For baby boys, other names in the top five were Liam, Lucas, Oliver and Mason. There were 44,500 babies born in B.C. in 2014, consisting of 22,957 boys and 21,543 girls. As for 2015, it could be the year of the Olive. Preliminary statistics from Jan. 1, 2015, to Dec. 1, 2015, show Olivia still running strong and Oliver so far edging out Liam and Ethan for first place. Final statistics will not be available until later in 2016.
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BCGMCDEALERS.CA
ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase, lease or finance of a 2016 Acadia, 2015 Terrain, Sierra 1500 Double/Crew Cab and Sierra 2500HD. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between January 5 and January 11, 2016, of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year GMC model excluding Canyon 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first two biweekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, license and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between January 5 and January 11, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $4,950/$12,000 is a combined total credit consisting of $750/$1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive) and a $4,200/$11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 FWD and 2015 Sierra HD gas models (excluding 1SA 4x2), 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 $4,200/$11,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ $10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Double Cab 2WD Kodiak Edition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), $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. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 or 2016 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and January 11, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra 1500 and HD); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierra models. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.
Call Sullivan Motor Products at 250-845-2244, or visit us at 2760 Yellowhead Highway, Houston. [License #5631]