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LAKES DISTRICT NEWS
How is the wood waste in Burns Lake?
Although the region has made some progress, community leaders say more could be done
FLAVIO NIENOW
Albert Gerow, former Chief of the Burns Lake Band and former Burns Lake Councillor, said he has some concerns about the amount of wood waste in the Lakes District. The term wood waste describes anything left on site after harvesting that could potentially be used for lumber or other wood products. “In all my conversations with people who work in the industry, approximately 50 per cent of the wood fibre that is handled [in the region] is wood waste as it does not meet the sawlog grade suitable for milling into lumber,” explained Gerow. “Today, as the standing dead timber continues to deteriorate, there is little being done to capture this fibre as a resource for use in the bio industry, wood pellets, pulp wood, etc.,” said Gerow. “I cannot believe that we are not doing more to attract industry, to capture this wood fibre.” Bill Miller, Director of Electoral Area B for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, said that although the region has significantly reduced its wood waste over the past few years – mainly due to the introduction of biomass facilities such as Pinnacle Pellet ...see WOOD WASTE ▼ P7
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CNC’s board refutes some of the findings
Soft funded programs’ don’t count as job losses
FLAVIO NIENOW In the story ‘Burns Lake releases impact study’ published in the Lakes District News’ Nov. 4, 2015 issue, the Village of Burns Lake had released an impact study showing the far reaching consequences of the cutbacks at the
College of New Caledonia (CNC). The study, prepared by Peak Solutions Consulting Inc., projected a loss of 70 direct jobs, a significant reduction in programming including a 75 per cent cut to enrolment, and a loss of $3.7 million in employment revenues within the community. In a recent interview with the Prince George Citizen, CNC’s president Henry Reiser said the approach to which the data was looked at was “not as accurate as it could have been.” The CNC board then sent a statement to the Prince George Citizen refuting some of the findings in the impact study.
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According to the CNC board, when projecting a loss of 70 direct jobs, the impact study includes staff of programs that are not annual course commitments. Therefore the college says those jobs shouldn’t be counted as cuts. “It should be noted that soft funded programs or one-time programs should not be counted as job losses because they are not really reflective of stable ongoing employment realities,” says the CNC statement. “Soft funding varies from year to year depending on the economy, local events and other government initiatives.” ...see CNC ▼ P3
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Gov’t announces action to keep mine workers on the job
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
No agencies Burns Lake council deals selected as with budget deficit Grant application of yet to repave Eighth CNC from t P1
Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said that what the college calls ‘soft funded programs’ were programs funded year over year by grant funding, industry initiatives, and other programs. Therefore, they should have been considered in the impact study. “The CNC [board] has not counted these [jobs] among their figures because ‘they are not reflective of stable, ongoing employment realities’ when, in fact, these positions have been consistently funded for over 10 years, some for over 25 years,” said Strimbold. “This is why the independent contractor who completed the study included these figures in their report,” added Strimbold. The CNC board has made a series of cutbacks to address a deficit of $2.8 million in its 2015/16 operational budget. Back in April 2015, the CNC board decided to transfer the family programs offered in the Lakes District to other community agencies. The announcement of which agencies would take over the contracts of the family programs was expected by the end of January 2016. However, the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development still hasn’t selected which agencies will take over the contracts.
Avenue not accepted; recreation fees to increase for some users
Andrea Currie During the third meeting for the 2016 budget, Burns Lake councillors were informed that a grant application to fund the repaving project of Eighth Avenue was not successful. Last year the municipality applied to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) strategic priorities fund to undertake phase one of the proposed repaving project. The reason given by the strategic priorities fund for declining the village’s application was that the fund was “considerably overprescribed” in 2015, with 222 applications - of these, only 58 projects were approved. In a report submitted to council, director of public works Rick Martin outlined alternatives to the originally intended sub-surface repairs, curb, sidewalk, and gutter installation. He recommended that
the village maintains Eighth Avenue until another grant application is successful. During a council meeting in August 2015, council asked staff to look into borrowing options to fund the Eighth Avenue repaving project in case the UBCM grant was not forthcoming. This decision was reconsidered in a later meeting as it would involve a substantial increase in taxes and would reduce the village’s borrowing capacity for up to 25 years. In terms of how to move forward, village staff referred to the director’s report to use $42,000 a year from the operating budget to go towards patching Eighth Avenue until a grant was successful. The report also recommended using gas tax funds and funds received from the Burns Lake Community Forest to repave other roads in need of repair, including Fourth and Fifth Avenues. Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold clarified the new repaving strategy. “The goal with Eighth Avenue was to do a complete replacement, but at this point we won’t put a lot of money in it other than a portion of the $42,000 to do patch repair.” In the end, council voted to use 134,000 from gas tax and an additional $26,000 from general revenue for a total of $160,000 to go towards repaving projects to be prioritized by the director of public works. During the budget meeting, councilors ...see BUDGET t P14
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Published by Black Press Ltd. at 23-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C.
Flavio Sachett Nienow
tom fletcher
How important is Facebook?
Protesters fear peace in forests
Last week Facebook celebrated its twelfth birthday (I know, I feel old too). This social network, which has been around since 2004, now has about 1.6 billion users. Have you ever stopped to think just how much this social network has changed your life? Maybe it was a subtle change. Maybe before Facebook you took photos of your meal and sent them by regular mail to all your friends. Then they had to send you a letter back saying that they ‘liked’ your photo (I can only imagine this was a very long process). Or maybe this social network has significantly changed your life. For someone who has travelled a lot like me, I know for a fact that I would have lost touch with dozens - maybe hundreds - of people had Facebook not existed. Sure, maybe posting photos of your meals is not the ideal use of this social network, but I find it absolutely incredible that I know what my friends in Australia ate for lunch today. Sure, you can call distant friends once in a while to catch up, but being able to follow their routines, see their photos and know what they’re up to on a daily basis is an incredible thing. Facebook has become one of the most used social networks in the world, and on its birthday users decided to share just how much their lives have changed over the last 12 years. Last week Twitter was flooded with the hashtag #BeforeFacebookI (and I confess I got a little distracted while looking for examples for this editorial because some of those posts were hilarious). I selected a few of those posts because I know you will relate to at least some of them: “Before Facebook I had to stalk my exes with binoculars and camouflage gear.” “Before Facebook I adjusted my privacy settings by closing my blinds.” “Before Facebook I never announced to every burglar in the surrounding area that I was leaving on vacation for two whole weeks.” “Before Facebook I assumed everyone knew the difference between their, they’re and there. But we were wrong. Very wrong.” “Before Facebook I only assumed I was left out of social occasions. Now I have photographic proof.” “Before Facebook I had to go door to door and ask my neighbors if they liked the photos I took at the local Taco Bell.” Last week the social network’s team also revealed just how closely the site’s 1.6 billion users are now connected to each other. Do you remember that ‘six degrees of separation’ theory which found that two random strangers could be linked via no more than five intermediaries? Well, according to Facebook, we are getting more and more connected. The degrees of separation between a typical pair of Facebook users have decreased to 3.57 degrees, down from about 3.74 degrees in 2011 (This might be a good time to try to connect with Oprah and see if she can solve all of our problems). But if on the one hand Facebook has made us more connected, on the other hand it might have made it more difficult for us to ‘unplug.’ According to a study conducted by comScore Canada in 2015, Canadians are among the biggest online addicts in the world, spending an average of 36.3 hours browsing the Internet in one month’s time. Facebook has certainly made it easier for us to connect with each other, but this might not be such a positive thing unless we are actually out in the world connecting with each other.
After 20 years of representing B.C. coastal First Nations to negotiate what U.S.-directed activists labeled the Great Bear Rainforest agreement, a weary Dallas Smith expressed his relief and frustration. At a ceremony to sign the final agreement in Vancouver last week, Smith, president of the Nanwakolas Council of remote Central Coast communities like Bella Bella, joked that he’s finally out of a job. Then he got serious. “My communities still aren’t better places to live yet,” he said. But the land use agreement with the province and forest companies over a vast coastal area up to the Alaska border means the years ahead will be better. He said when he started it was like being caught in a divorce between the B.C. forest industry and international environmental groups. Dutch-based Greenpeace, its California offshoot ForestEthics and others moved on from their Clayoquot Sound battle to the B.C. coast, looking to continue the blockades against logging. “It’s the First Nations of the Coast who stood up and said ‘no, this is how it’s going to work’,” Smith said. How it’s going to work is that logging will continue on 550,000 hectares of coastal forest, with a greater share for First Nations, and with 85 per cent of the region preserved after a century of logging that began with sailing ships. Aside from a few diehards who are either paid to protest or can’t get past issuing demands, B.C. aboriginal people have grown tired of being used as props in global de-marketing campaigns directed from San Francisco or Amsterdam. The protesters’ tactic of organizing customer boycotts that damage far-away economies might be good for international fundraising, but it’s bad for poor people. Formally begun 10 years ago with $30 million from Ottawa, $30 million from B.C. and $60 million from a group of wealthy U.S. family foundations with a larger anti-development agenda, the land use plan remains under attack. Among the many protest outfits is Pacific Wild, which has specialized in Great Bear Rainforest campaigns and now needs a new enemy. Their credibility was demonstrated recently when pottymouthed U.S. pop star Miley Cyrus decided to speak out against B.C.’s wolf kill. Typical of celebrities, Cyrus had no idea about the struggle to preserve dwindling herds of mountain caribou. She barely knows where B.C. is, a fact made plain when Pacific Wild toured her around the North Coast, far from the Kootenay and South Peace regions where the wolves in question actually roam. Cyrus’s handlers spoon-fed video and statements to urban media, who were so anxious to exploit her global popularity that they played down the fact she was at the wrong end of the province spouting nonsense. After periodically attacking their own B.C. agreement as inadequate, Greenpeace and ForestEthics have moved on to what they call the “boreal forest,” which we like to call northern Canada. The same bully tactics with forest products customers and producers have been featured. This time, a Quebec company that signed an accord in 2010 is suing Greenpeace for “defamation, malicious falsehood and intentional interference in economic relations.” Aboriginal companies on the B.C. coast will continue to log, including areas of old-growth forest and secondary growth. They will continue to export logs as economics dictate. They will continue to harvest animals, including grizzly bears. And, I expect, they will continue to be subjected to attempts to supervise and direct them by members of urban society’s new religion, environmentalism. The leaders of this movement don’t like peace. It’s bad for their business.
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Huckleberry Mine set to stop all operations Aug. 31, 2016
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Huckleberry Mine, an open pit copper mine located 88 km from Houston, will shut down all operations by Aug. 31, 2016. The mine had already suspended its pit operations in January as declining world demand saw copper prices plummet.
Almost 160 workers who were kept on to mill stockpiled ore will lose their jobs
Chris Gareau Huckleberry Mines has told its employees that it plans on shutting down all operations by Aug. 31, 2016. The announcement came after pit operations were suspended in early January and 100 workers were laid off. Twenty more were laid off in December as declining world demand saw copper prices plummet. The remaining 160 workers were kept on to mill stockpiled ore. Almost all will lose their jobs, according to Huckleberry spokesperson Steve Robertson. “The plan is we won't be able to restart pit operations, but we will
be able to continue to process stockpiles; and it looks like we will probably exhaust that available source of ore mill feed sometime at the end of summer – so around Aug. 31 we'll be suspending operations at the mine all together,” said Robertson. He added that management is trying to find a way to keep operations going, but that is very dependent on an increase in the value of copper. The detailed plan for mine suspension and the work that requires will be worked out closer to closure, according to Robertson. Imperial holds 50 per cent interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., owner/operator of the mine. The remaining 50 per cent is held by the Japan Group, comprised of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Dowa Mining Co. Ltd. and Furukawa Co. According to Rob-
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Our airport is important Editor: Our employee's, neighbors and friends, In regards to the funding and increase in taxation to fund the airport. We feel this airport is a very important part of our community, due to the importance of being able to utilize the lifeline to bigger and better medical facilities. Without a runway that is acceptable, it would not be possible to fly the medical evacuation planes in and out of it. The airport is very important to the fire protection air support. Another major item is that the airport is utilized by a number of businesses in the area, including us. We regularly use the airport in our business ventures. This allows us to offer job stability to the employees at Tahtsa Timber. This airport is a connection to areas that otherwise are difficult to travel to. We feel that is investment is a good use of our tax dollars. Respectfully, Stephen Burkholder
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We are surrounded by dead, dry, pine - increasing the odds of wildfires. During the 2014 China Nose fire there were 54 fixed wing movements, 299 helicopter movements and 6 medivacs - all of which contributed to the quick containment of the blaze.
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Business people use the airport as quick access to the Lakes District. Natural resources can be explored using the airport as a base. Recreational opportunities are endless from private planes to sightseeing tours. During 2013/2014, 815 aircraft used the facility.
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In an emergency situation the airport could be a lifeline for the Lakes District.
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THE CURRENT SITUATION After years of maintenance, the surface of the airport runway has fallen into disrepair - the only remaining option is to resurface the entire runway. If this does not happen, the airport could be forced to close.
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There is healing in forgiveness
Editor: It is with disappointment that I continue to read about efforts of Babine workers families to take action against Worksafe BC in relation to the tragic accident at Babine Forest Products four years ago. I can understand why the family seeks closure for what happened, and while I sympathize with their grief, filing lawsuits, trying to fix blame, trying to pin responsibility on someone for what happened will never bring rest of mind on the matter. Closure will be found only in acceptance of what has happened and an attitude of forgiveness to whoever may have made mistakes. There is a healing to be found in forgiveness and in acceptance of past events that will never be found in legal actions and lawsuits. This will only produce further tension and animosity and will prevent the very healing being sough. May all find comfort and healing in our great God's grace and comfort to us. Charles H. Priest
Kudos to Chief Wilf Adam
Editor: With the world now concentrating on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Terrace chapter of the Council of Canadians, points to a northwestern B.C. project as an example of what is possible. The Lake Babine Nation should have the full attention of all in its planning of a three-phase bio-
mass clean energy project. It will burn wood chips to sell heat to government organizations, private homes in Woyenne and community buildings in Fort Babine. Along with providing training and jobs, this exciting project will mean cheaper and more sustainable energy to the community. This environmentally friendly biomass project will have all new facilities with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Biomass as a carbon neutral renewable resource helps our planet remain within the goal of limiting our greenhouse gas emissions to global warming of no more than 1.5 degrees. The Council of Canadians commends Chief Wilf Adams and the Lake Babine Nation for their positive approach to moving on from fossil fuels. We hope the sustainability initiatives will see the project through to completion. Along with providing inspiration to others to plan a project based on clean energy, the Lake Babine Nation is showing leadership. Mary Ann Shannon The Council of Canadians Terrace, B.C.
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Government taking action to reduce wood waste
WOOD WASTE from ▼ P1 - a considerable amount of wood waste is still being left behind. “It [wood waste] has more than just economic and environmental impacts, it also adds to the fire hazard we are faced with each year,” explained Miller. A report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - called ‘Shortchanged: tallying the legacy of waste in B.C.’s logging industry’ - looked at usable wood and logs abandoned in each of B.C.’s 29 forest districts over the five years ending in 2008. The study found that, between 2004 and 2008, 17.5 million cubic metres of usable wood was left behind at logging operations in B.C., an amount that would fill a line of logging trucks - lined bumper to bumper - on the Trans-Canada Highway from Vancouver to Halifax and almost all the way back again. According to the report, over 3.2 million cubic metres of wood waste was reported in the Northern Interior region during the same period, and 447,652 cubic metres of usable wood waste was reported in the Nadina Forest District, which includes Burns Lake. The biggest factor behind wood waste in B.C. has been the mountain pine beetle (MPB) infestation, which causes an increase in the amount of low-quality wood that is not suitable for lumber production. According to the provincial government, approximately 70 per cent of the total pine in the Nadina Forest District has already been killed by the MPB infestation. The current MPB outbreak, which started in the early 1990s, peaked in 2005 in B.C. (in terms of volume killed annually) and has slowed considerably since then. While the MPB infestation has caused concerns to government and the forest industry, some businesses chose to see it as an opportunity. In fact, the current MPB infestation has spurred the growth of the wood bioenergy sector. That’s because the low-quality wood, wood residue and debris that are not suitable for lumber production, are suitable for use by pulp and paper mills that use chips for pulp production, oriented strandboard mills and pellet plants. According to Greig Bethel, a spokesperson with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, there are now
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a dozen wood pellet plants around the province, and production capacity has doubled. Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc., founded in Quesnel more than 25 years ago, is one of the companies that saw the MPB epidemic as an opportunity. “There’s a lot of economic activity that can come out of the MPB epidemic,” said Leroy Reitsma, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pinnacle Renewable Energy. Pinnacle’s wood pellet plant in Buns Lake began operations in February 2011 and its activities have directly resulted in the shutdown of the wood waste burners (beehive burners) of both the Babine Forest Products and Decker Lake Forest Products. Wood pellets are made from material that would otherwise be wasted - this includes sawmill residues such as sawdust, planer shavings, and diseased and insect-killed trees. Reitsma explained that Pinnacle provides a strong revenue stream to both Babine and Decker Lake sawmills for their combined volumes of shavings, sawdust and bark. In
addition, he says Pinnacle also provides an economically attractive outlet for the portions of the forest harvest that are below the quality level required in the manufacturing of lumber. Similarly, Pinnacle has supported the Burns Lake operations of both Sheraton sawmill and Tahtsa Timber - companies that manufacture cants from lower quality logs - by providing a revenue stream for the bark, sawdust and chips that are residuals of this manufacturing process. Reitsma said the Burns Lake area has a higher level of wood waste utilization compared to other areas of the province. In fact,
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–STEVE ZIKA he said Burns Lake is a “model that should be put in place in other areas.” Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates – company that owns Babine Forest Products and Decker Lake Products, confirmed that the beehive burners of the two sawmills have not operated for many years. “All of the sawlogs are utilized in a productive manner,” said Zika. “Out in the woods we are hauling most of the non-sawlog volume down to Pinnacle Pellet if it is economical.” Babine and Decker Lake sawmills sell all bark and most sawdust and shavings to Pinnacle Pellet, and sell their woodchips to Canfor Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince
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when it comes to wood waste reduction, and that wood waste is a provincial problem – not a local problem. In 2009, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives filed a complaint with the Forest Practices Board - B.C.’s independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices - over how wood waste throughout the province is measured and reported. “My complaint rests with the adequacy or lack thereof of SUBMITTED ILUSTRATION public accountObserved presence of mountain pine beetle (MPB) from 1999 to 2012 in Western Canada. ing of usable According to the provincial government, approximately 70 per cent of the total pine wood left behind at logging opera- (darker area) in the Nadina Forest District has been killed by the MPB infestation. tions throughout Following the group’s recommendations, B.C.,” says the letter from the Canadian in 2015 the province announced a fibre acCentre for Policy Alternatives. tion plan, which is currently being impleAfter an investigation into the complaint, mented. the Forest Practices Board determined that The province says the plan contains acthere was nothing wrong with the govern- tions that will increase the efficiency of fibre ment’s wood waste accounting system. The utilization in the short-term while “durable board reviewed how waste surveys are con- longer-term solutions are developed.” The ducted, as well as the qualification of indi- plan provides support for removing residuals viduals completing the waste surveys. from the forest where business-to-business Meanwhile the provincial government relationships do not exist; and tenure opporsays it has been taking actions to significant- tunities for secondary users where there are ly reduce wood waste across the province. no primary harvesters. Since 2014, a so-called forestry and fibre “With the adoption and implementation of working group - made up of representatives these recommendations, we look forward to from the lumber, pellet, non-lumber, pulp improved access to forest fibre residuals genand paper sectors and ministry staff - has erated from harvest operations,” said Craig been working to provide the Ministry of Lodge, Vice President of Pinnacle Renewable Forests with recommendations to streamline Energy Inc. “We anticipate an elevated level of and increase the efficiency and recovery of fibre utilization thereby enhancing economic low-quality fibre from B.C.’s forests. opportunity for the secondary fibre users.”
George. In addition, Babine burns a small amount of shavings in their energy system to heat the dry kilns and heat the Burns Lake sawmill in the winter. While some business owners say Burns Lake has a model of wood waste reduction that could be implemented in other areas of the province, others say the region can do better. “There is no question that around Burns Lake and most of the province more biomass should and could be utilized,” said Klaus Posselt, owner of the Tahtsa Group – a group of companies in the Burns Lake area that serve the forest industry. Posselt said he has made Cell: 1-250-692-9303 presentations to past ministers of forests, as well as to local Email: northernhomes@msn.com MLAs, asking for industry incentives for the utilization of Specialized in: biomass. “More biomass could and would be utilized through incentives that by my math If a realtor’s would be tax positive for the “For Sale” province,” said Posselt. “Unsign is on it, fortunately, the province has we can represent not given it a chance, nor have you, and show any of them [ministers and As a team we can serve you better you the property! MLAs] shown me where I am wrong.” Posselt added that Burns www.NorthernPropertiesAndHomes.com Lake is not any worse or better www.PristineTrophyProperties.com than the rest of the province
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Incident reported at Unist’ot’en camp Camp members say a camp vehicle was blocked in by three pickup trucks
FLAVIO NIENOW Members of the Unist’ot’en camp say three pickup trucks aggressively blocked in one of their camp vehicles last week. “Two [pickup trucks] turned around and high beamed from the front, and one [pickup truck] came in from behind and boxed it [a camp vehicle] in,” says a post describing the incident on the Unist’ot’en camp’s Facebook page. Camp members say the incident occurred on Morice River Road near seven kilometres on the night of Sunday Jan. 31, 2016.
They say the intruders were “aggressive” and that they suspect the intruders let the camp vehicle proceed once they realized the occupants were “white.” “The aggressors never revealed themselves and left their high beams on the camp vehicle as it [the camp vehicle] left,” says the Facebook post. Camp members say they suspect they might be being targeted by local residents or “a rogue security branch of law enforcement.” “We cannot be intimidated and will keep protecting our unceded lands,” says the Facebook post. The RCMP did not respond to Lakes District News by press time. The Unist’ot’en clan of the Wet’suwet’en has set up a protective camp south of Houston and has been physically impeding pipeline proponents such as Coastal GasLink and Chevron from entering their territory.
Truck runs over worker in Fraser Lake The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a motor vehicle related incident south of Fraser Lake on Jan. 31, 2016. He is Jacob Wadsworth Low, aged 23, of Mannville, Alberta, a small community about 170 kilometres east of Edmonton. Mr. Low and a co-worker were driving an empty logging truck into a camp south of Fraser Lake along the Holy Cross logging road in the early afternoon of Jan. 31, 2016. They stopped to deal with mechanical difficulties with the truck, in the course of which Mr. Low was run over by the truck. He was deceased at the scene. The BC Coroners Service, WorkSafeBC and RCMP continue to investigate this death. The family of Mr. Low has been notified of his death.
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Family funspiel The Burns Lake Curling Club held a family funspiel last weekend. There were six teams entered with prizes for everyone. Club president Halley Finch said it was fun and lots of young and new curlers were out on the ice as first time curlers. If you are interested in curling there is an open drop in curling every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Andrea Currie photo
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Flavio Nienow Three Burns Lake athletes will be representing the Omineca Ski Club at the 2016 B.C. Winter Games in Penticton in about two weeks. Cole Bender and Ava Nealis will be giving their best in the biathlon competition, and Kyle Nealis will strive for gold in cross-country skiing. According to head coach Waneta Nealis, the Burns Lake athletes have been training hard for months, getting ready for this season's busy schedule. Cole and Ava have already competed in two provincial biathlon competitions this season, and are now getting ready for a third competition, which will take place in Whistler this weekend. This will be Ava’s second time competing at the B.C. Winter Games. “I am excited to represent our club [Omineca], town, and small communities from across all Northern B.C.,” said Ava. Their weekly training program includes hours of skiing, shooting, strength training, and other sporting activities. Although Kyle also trains
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Burns Lake athletes Kyle Nealis (L), Cole Bender (M) and Ava Nealis (R) train at the Omineca Ski Club. The athletes are preparing for the 2016 B.C. Winter Games, which will take place in Penticton on Feb. 25-28. and competes in biathlon, he has qualified for the cross country team this year. This will be his first time competing at the B.C. Winter Games. "I'm happy to go to the B.C. Winter Games because I get to compete against the best junior boy biathletes in B.C. and miss school," he said. "It will be cool to see another part of B.C." Over 1700 of B.C.’s best emerging high performance talents have registered for the
competition which runs Feb. 25-28. However, only 10 skiers and five biathletes get selected to attend the games for zone seven, which spans from Vanderhoof to Terrace. Competing in 17 different sports, the athletes are an average of 14 years old and for most, this will be their first experience at a multi-sport games. These athletes will be supported by 333 coaches and 180 officials. Special Olympians
will compete in basketball and figure skating, and athletes with a disability will compete in wheelchair basketball and para cross country skiing. Volunteers in Penticton have been preparing for the past 18 months to host the games – the fourth time this community has done so. There will be over 1800 volunteers working to ensure the participants have exceptional competition and a first-rate experience with opening and closing ceremonies, special events, and wonderful hospitality. “Penticton is where the B.C. Games began in 1978, and we are so pleased to be back and benefiting from the history of sport and event hosting in this community,” said Kelly Mann, President and CEO of the B.C. Games Society. “The athletes, coaches, and officials coming to these B.C. Winter Games are taking their first step towards future national and international level competitions and the expertise of the volunteers will make a mark on their journey.” The B.C. Winter Games have been the starting point for many athletes who have gone on to higher levels of sport. Over 50 per cent of Team B.C. athletes at the 2015 Canada Winter Games were B.C. Games alumni. In addition, eighteen alumni were part of Team Canada at the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games including Kelowna’s Kelsey Serwa (ski cross), Summerland’s Justin Kripps (bobsleigh), and Josh Dueck of Vernon in para alpine.
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2016 Business Façade Improvement: Are you looking at upgrading your building front in 2016? The Village is looking to offer the Business Façade Improvement program again in 2016. Contact the Village office or visit ecdev.burnslake.ca for more information.
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
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Open Drop In Curling: Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m. Seniors Curling: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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New study shows significant snowpack reduction across the Fraser River basin
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A recent University of Northern British Columbia study has found a significant reduction over time of snowpack accumula/THE TRUMPET WILL SOUND tions across the Fraser River basin and an earlier onset of the melt. Snowpack reduction implies a reduction in the contribution of snow to streamflow generation, which results in lower flows in summer. Professor of Environmental Science, Dr. Stephen Dery, explained that up-river salmon migrations occur in summer and Open Monday to Saturday fall, and lower flows in the Fraser River are often associated 9:00am - 5:00pm with warmer water temperatures that affect the health of salmon. Lakes District News file photo Full line of Dery explained that snowpacks work as 'thermostats,' releasing The harvest of salmon is particularly important for Lake Babine Nation. Last Your Largest WATER & cold water into the environment, important for many fish species year’s sockeye return was still drastically lower than the pre-season estimate FIREWORKS SEPTIC TANKS including salmon. Supplier in the of over three million. The harvest of salmon is particularly important for Lake Northwest! overall annual precipitation amounts. Babine Nation. NEW BEDS www.restwell.com Dery said that although global warming is the main cause of The Skeena sockeye return was significantly late last year. & FRAMES HUNTING KNIVES Even with the improved salmon count estimated at 1.16 million these trends, it may not be the sole factor. He says changes in Large Selection of STAINLESS STEEL ROYAL ALBERT in September 2015, last year’s sockeye return was still drastically land cover such as deforestation may also have an impact on earCOOKWARE CHINA “Good Quality” lier snowmelt. lower than the pre-season estimate of over three million. GOLD PANS, ROCK FURNITURE According to the study, projections to estimate future changes Dery said a combination of factors may have led to those diTOOLS PICKS & SHOVELS minished returns in the Skeena watershed last year. He said one in the Fraser River - up to 2070 - suggest future onsets of springOVER 8000 ITEMS... we dare you to come count them! major factor was the “warm blob” in the northeastern Pacific time snowmelt nearly 20 to 25 days earlier than the present on7390 Highway 16, Decker Lake 250-698-7686 sets. The study says this will produce more winter and spring Ocean, a patch of water 2-3 C warmer than usual. runoff for the Fraser River main stem “It’s hard to pinpoint last year’s low return to diminished snowpack,” he explained. “However, given the dry summer, wa- at Hope, and earlier recessions to low ter temperatures were certainly higher than normal and may have flows in summer. impacted the migrations.” The new study showed a 19 per cent decline in mountain snowpack’s contribution to Fraser River discharge (at Hope) over 1949 to 2006. Coupled Visit our fully qualified stylists for with warmer air temperatures, this leads to a 10cutting and styling, colour services, day advance of the spring snowmelt pulse in the up-styles for special occasions, Fraser River. tanning, facial waxing, ear piercing Changes in the hydrology of the Fraser River can and hair tattoos. not only affect aquatic habitat for salmon, but also Haircare for the entire family. for white sturgeon, trout and other important fish Open Monday to Saturday. species. Changing snowpacks also have an impact Call 250-692-7687 on mountain caribou, since they rely on deep snow to book an appointment or drop in at #23 3rd Ave. to reach arboreal lichens as a food source. Also follow us on Facebook at “Curlytemple Hairsalon” Dery said similar patterns can be expected in to watch for special offers and promotions! the Burns Lake area, including smaller annual accumulations of snow and earlier spring melt and freshet (snowmelt pulses in rivers/creeks). In addition, there is indication that the Fraser The eleventh Annual General Meeting of the River is now transitioning from a snow-dominated Lakes District Arts Council will be held on regime to “hybrid” one, in other words, heading Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 more towards a rainfall-dominated system. Drivers of change are rising air temperatures and changes at 6:00 pm Saturday evening, February 13, 2016 in the amount of snowfall despite no change in in the Burns Lake Library Basement.
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also discussed how to alleviate the deficit that the village is facing. There were some changes to the budget since the last budget meeting based on the receipt of additional information - the village is now facing a deficit of $52,133. Council responded by going over various projects and services in order to look at what could be done to decrease the deficit, including the option of reducing the animal control budget. The village has been dealing with an increase in the budget for animal control since the recent closure of animal shelter Turtle Gardens. In a report prepared by village staff, it was estimated that it would cost the village roughly $900 a year to transport dogs to Prince George since Turtle Gardens is no longer in operation. The increase in the budget also reflected a request from the Lakes Animal Friendship Society to help support their yearly spay/neuter clinics for $7140 in 2016 and $3570 per year thereafter, since they have recently lost a funding partner. It was argued that the program could save the village money in the long term – as animal control fees seemed to have been significantly reduced after the clinics started, although some savings can be attributed to switching from a contracted
Burns Lake & District Rebroadcasting Society to add CBC TV to its Distribution at Boer Mountain The Burns Lake & District Rebroadcasting Society would like to inform residents of Burns Lake, Decker Lake, Palling, Rose Lake, Tintagel, and Priestly that in the next few months there will be a change regarding channel 4, CBC TV. Bell Media, owner of CFTK-TV and distributor of CBC programming has made application to the CRTC to discontinue broadcasting CBC from the Boer Mountain facility on channel 4. The Burns Lake & District Rebroadcasting Society, which has a tower on Boer Mountain, will take steps to add CBC TV to its current distribution. Initially, the Society will temporarily remove a program from channel 7 and put CBC TV in its place. This can be done off site. When favourable weather conditions make access to the Boer Mountain facility possible, the Society will install equipment to ensure that CBC TV is available.
animal control officer to an in-house officer in 2010. Councilor John Illes argued that since the spay/neuter program benefits not only the village but also the regional district and local bands, they should all work together to fund it outside of the village budget. Councillor Kelly Holliday expressed how important she felt the clinics were in terms of public safety, and councillor Chris Beach added, “I feel like the clinics have gotten overpopulation to a controllable level; I’m worried about the ramifications if we don’t fund this.” In the end, council voted to remove the $7140 from the proposed 2016 budget and approach the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to embark on the process for a referendum in order to fund the clinics. Finally, council addressed the ongoing budget issues concerning the Lakeside Multiplex. The village has been dealing with a significant increase in the recreation department’s budget. From 2013 to 2015, the department’s average deficit increased from $86,193 to $163,703 (excluding the ice arena). Increasing expenditures are mainly attributed to longer days of operation of the Lakeside Multiplex, increased maintenance and additional staff. In order to address this issue, council
B.C writers of a certain age are once again being encouraged to submit their unpublished works of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry to this year’s competition. Cedrics Executive Director Veronica Osborn said, “Unpublished B.C. writers aged 50 and better can submit their work between Feb. 1 and May 1when the call for submissions will close. If last year’s competition is anything to go by, we know this year’s competition will attract a high level of
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voted to raise Lakeside Multiplex user fees for members from outside the village boundary. User fees will increase for electoral areas B and E members as well as visitors to the community by 25 per cent. During discussion, Beach explained his support for the fee increase. “My objective is not to penalize people using the facility, but I think the regional district should be paying into it like they do already with the [Tom Forsyth Memorial] Arena; the [Lakeside] Multiplex shouldn’t be the burden of the village tax payer,” said Beach. “That being said, it is a risk, this could backfire on us; it could result in fewer users and less revenue.” Councillor Susan Schienbein also suggested the possibility of doing the same for the curling club as the club has had similar financial issues as the Lakeside Multiplex. Council moved to approach the curling club about the option of raising non-village member fees by 25 per cent as well. Mayor Strimbold concluded the discussion by justifying the move to increase fees for both the Lakeside Multiplex and possibly for the curling rink. He said this would not only help alleviate budget issues but it would also be a fair decision, which would ensure that the entire recreation center is supported by both the village and the regional district equally.
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interest in this first-in-Canada writing program.” “We are changing the landscape of literary awards programs in Canada by providing a unique platform to recognize and reward unpublished English and French-speaking authors of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry, and First Nations writers, age 50 and better.” Authors interested in taking part should log on to the website at: www.thecedrics.ca or email Veronica at vosborn@thecedrics.ca.
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Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3756 (Church)
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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake
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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.
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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
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Traffic Control Re-Certification If your ticket has expired, call us today at 250-692-3773 to book your renewal.
Exams can be paper-based or online.
Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God www.lakesfellowship.ca Pastor Matthew Westergard 250-692-7464
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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, a hectic week leads to lots of demands on your time. Take things one task at a time and do not be afraid to say “no” if you feel you are overwhelmed.
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, if you assumed you were right on track, you soon will see why it isn’t safe to assume. Do not take anything for granted and consider all potential outcomes.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, frustration at work may not be directed at any one person, and you can’t let it consume your life. Make the frustration work to your advantage instead.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Interpersonal dynamics are constantly changing, and you may have a challenging time wrangling in your relationship to where it feels comfortable, Taurus.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Romantic thoughts this week will have you on a mission to spend quality time with a loved one, Scorpio. You may do everything in your power to be near your significant other.
The Annual Mother Millie Garage Sale. Feb. 13, 10am,-3pm, Lakeview Mall. We need donations of good, usable, unbroken items. Contact: (250) 692-7476. Southside Health & Wellness Centre: February 2016. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot Care Feb. 11 & 25. More info (250) 694-3270.
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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Don’t try to erect barriers, Sagittarius. This week you have to let someone in and unburden some of the problems or thoughts that have been weighing you down.
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Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide financial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued
Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 6929104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533
BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 CANADA BENEFIT Group. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment
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Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. Please include the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notified. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 6927203.
CRISIS PREVENTION Call 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. 4-10pm. daily or www.youthinbc.ca. FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre. Clients will go first to the theatre. Doors open at 10:45am. This is available until the end of April. The food bank closes at 1pm. The Lakes District Food bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0
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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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Kyahwood Forest Products is a Finger Joint mill located in Moricetown, 30 km West of Smithers BC. This entity is wholly owned by the Moricetown Band. We currently have an opening for Millwright at our facility. The ideal candidate will hold an Interprovincial Red Seal ticket and have two years of experience. Knowledge in the operation of an optimizer and finger jointing machine is an asset. Apprentices in the latter stages of their apprenticeship are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will bring good troubleshooting and problem solving skills to ensure the continuous operation and efficiency of the machinery, good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a working knowledge of digital and computer systems. Welding, machining and electrical experience would also be an asset. This position will be compensated with a competitive wage and benefit package that includes medical, dental and pension plan. Apply in confidence: Fax – 250-847-2763 Email: mbdc@bulkley.net Deadline for applications: February 15, 2016 No phone calls please!
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37, 3RD Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 • PH: 250-692-3195 • TF: 800-320-3339 • FX: 250-692-3305 E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca • www.rdbn.bc.ca
NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING
The Corporation of The Village of Burns Lake
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Burns Lake that a referendum by voting is necessary to obtain voter assent for the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015.
REFERENDUM QUESTION THE FOLLOWING FOLLOWING QUESTION QUESTION will will be be submitted submitted to to the the electorate: electorate: “Are “Are you you in in THE favour of of Lakes Lakes District District Airport Airport Contribution Contribution Local Local Service Service Establishment Establishment Amendment Amendment favour Bylaw No. No. 1751, 1751, 2015 2015 which which would would have have the the effect effect of of increasing increasing the the annual annual Bylaw taxation limit limit from from $93,750 $93,750 (equal (equal to to a a residential residential tax tax rate rate of of $0.20 $0.20 per per $1,000 $1,000 on on taxation improvements only, only, based based on on 2015 2015 assessments) assessments) to to $190,000 $190,000 (equal (equal to to a a residential residential improvements tax rate rate of of $0.41 $0.41 per per $1,000 $1,000 on on improvements improvements only, only, based based on on 2015 2015 assessments)?” assessments)?” tax
SCRUTINEER APPLICATION Scrutineers for for and and against against the the question question must must be be appointed appointed if if applications applications are are Scrutineers received from from persons persons who who wish wish to to volunteer volunteer for for the the positions. positions. Only Only persons persons entitled entitled received to vote vote as as electors electors on on the the question question shown shown above above are are entitled entitled to to act act as as scrutineers. scrutineers. If If to sufficient applications applications are are received, received, three three scrutineers scrutineers for for and and three three scrutineers scrutineers against against sufficient the question question will will be be appointed appointed for for each each voting voting place. place. One One scrutineer scrutineer for for the the question question the and one one scrutineer scrutineer against against the the question question will will also also be be appointed appointed to to be be present present at at the the and determination of of the the official official results results and, and, if if necessary, necessary, at at a a judicial judicial recount. recount. determination Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the Village of Burns Lake, 15 3rd Avenue, from 8:00am February 1st, to 4:00pm February 10th. Applications will only be received during regular office days and hours. Application forms forms are are available available at at the the same same location. location. Interested Interested persons persons can can obtain obtain Application information on on the the requirements requirements and and procedures procedures for for making making an an application application by by information contacting the the following following persons persons at at the the Village Village of of Burns Burns Lake Lake Office: Office: Sheryl Sheryl Worthing, Worthing, contacting Chief Election Election Officer, Officer, or or Cameron Cameron Hart, Hart, Deputy Deputy Chief Chief Election Election Officer Officer at at 250-692-7587. 250-692-7587. Chief
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING VOTING will will be be open open to to qualified qualified electors electors of of the the Village Village of of Burns Burns Lake Lake on: on: GENERAL Saturday, February 27, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Saturday, February 27, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the the Lakeside Lakeside Multiplex Multiplex at at 103 103 Flogum Flogum Dr. Dr. at ADVANCE VOTING VOTING will will be be open open to to qualified qualified electors electors of of the the Village Village of of Burns Burns Lake Lake on: on: ADVANCE Wednesday, February February 17, 17, 2016 2016 between between the the hours hours of of 8:00 8:00 am am and and 8:00 8:00 pm pm Wednesday, at the the Village Village of of Burns Burns Lake Lake Office Office at at 15 15 3rd 3rd Ave. Ave. at A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED PROVIDED to to residents residents of of local local A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY WILL BE senior’s housing housing on at the following dates times: senior’s February 24th, 2016and at the following dates and times: Carol Cottage, Cottage: 17 February 24, 2016 from 9:00am - 11:00am Carol 4th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 9:30am - 11:00am Heritage Manor, Manor: 23 February 24, 2016 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm Heritage 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweedsmuir House, House: 53 February 24, 2016 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweedsmuir 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Non-resident property property electors electors must must produce produce 2 2 pieces pieces of of identification identification (at (at least least one one Non-resident with a a signature) signature) to to prove prove identity, identity, proof proof that that they they are are entitled entitled to to register register in in relation relation with to the the property, property, and, and, if if there there is is more more than than one one owner owner of of the the property, property, written written consent consent to from the the majority majority of of the the property property owners. owners. from
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO BYLAW NO. 1751 A bylaw to amend the tax limit of the Lakes District Airport Local Service from $93,750 per annum to $190,000 per annum WHEREAS: A. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has established by Bylaw No. 1084, a service for contribution to the costs of the Lakes District Airport operated by the Lakes District Airport Society; B. The Regional Board of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako wishes to increase the tax limit for the service from NINETYTHREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($93,750) per annum to ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($190,000) per annum; C. The approval of the Inspector of Municipalities has been obtained under Section 801 of the Local Government Act. D. The approval of the electors in Electoral Areas “B” and “E” and the Village of Burns Lake has been obtained under Section 801 of the Local Government Act. NOW THEREFORE the Regional Board of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. Section 6 of Bylaw No. 1084 is hereby repealed and the following substituted therefore: 6. The maximum amount of taxation that may be requisitioned for the cost of this service shall be ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($190,000). 2. This bylaw may be cited as the “Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015.” READ A FIRST TIME this 19th day of November 2015 READ A SECOND TIME this 19th day of November 2015 READ A THIRD TIME this 19th day of November 2015 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 1751. Corporate Administrator APPROVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MUNICIPALITIES this 9th day of December, 2015 ASSENT OF ELECTORS OBTAINED this day of , 2016 ADOPTED this day of , 2016 Chairperson
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TAKE NOTICE that the above is a true copy of “Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015” on which the vote of the electors within Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and Electoral Area “E” (Francois/ Ootsa Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako will be taken. The question that is to be voted on is: “Are you in favour of Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015 which would have the effect of increasing the annual taxation limit from $93,750 (equal to a residential tax rate of $0.20 per $1,000 on improvements only, based on 2015 assessments) to $190,000 (equal to a residential tax rate of $0.41 per $1,000 on improvements only, based on 2015 assessments)?” The tax rate referred to above does not include the 5.25% fee charged by the Province to collect taxes for Regional Districts. GENERAL VOTING DAY General Voting Day will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the following locations: Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) • Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, B.C. • Rose Lake Hall, 27239 Highway 16 West, Rose Lake, B.C. Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) • Grassy Plains Elementary-Junior Secondary School, 34310 Keefes Landing Road, Grassy Plains, B.C. • Trout Creek Hall, 39630 Colleymount Road, Francois Lake, B.C. • Francois Lake Elementary School, 860 Francois Lake Road East, Francois Lake, B.C. • Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, B.C. ADVANCE VOTING Advance Voting will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the following locations: Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) • Southside Economic Development Association, 1246 Uncha Lake Rd. Southbank, B.C. • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity. ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this referendum will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • you are a Canadian citizen; and • you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and • you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • you are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualified by law. Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of Identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there Is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those Individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search). It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met. RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES OWNED. Companies/Corporations Properties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote. Accepted I.D. Classes of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s License, a BCID card, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle license, A British Columbia CareCard or GoldCareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance from SDES8, a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer or Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. Given under my hand this 28th day of January, 2016. Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA) and 2016 Equinox LS, and to the purchase or finance of a 2015 Silverado 1500. 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 Chevrolet 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 February 2 and February 29, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet model excluding Chevrolet Colorado 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, 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, licence, 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. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $12,724, including $446 Owner Cash (tax exclusive), $3,000 lease cash and a $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $50 for 24 months at 0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $2,592 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,132. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. > Purchase price includes $750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a cash credit of $3,000 and applies to new 2016 Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between February 2 and February 29, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. 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: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada 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. † $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), a $1,200 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab LS equipped with a Custom Edition and a $5,180 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab WT 4WD, LS, LT or LTZ 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 $5,180 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 Silverado or 2016 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 2 and February 29, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze LTD, Malibu LTD, All-New Malibu (except L), All-New Volt, Camaro; $750 credit available on other 2016 Chevrolets (except Corvette, Colorado 2SA, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado’s. 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. ‡ The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar. gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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Site C job fair coming up
Construction activities are ramping up and workers are required
Flavio Nienow
Legion closed until further notice
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 50 in Burns Lake is closed until further notice due to a water leak. President Lana Williams did not want to make any further comments. laura BLackwell photo
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able, the hiring process and any additional questions job seekers may have. Representatives from employment and skills training organizations will also attend. According to the Prince George Citizen, about 1500 people will be working on the main civil works contract at its peak, and 600 workers are needed by this spring. B.C. Hydro’s Site C project will be a third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River. In December 2014, the project received approval from the provincial government to proceed to construction. Construction of the project started in summer 2015 and will be completed in 2024. Those interested in working on the Site C project should attend the upcoming job fair with a copy of their resume. Advance registration is not required.