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Chinook How vital is the runway resurfacing? Community Forest agreement Forest license has been issued; harvesting is expected to begin this summer

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Representatives from the two local governments and six First Nations groups involved in the Chinook Community Forest gathered on Feb. 12, 2016, to sign the Chinook Community Forest agreement. During the event, which took place at the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce, it was announced that the community forest licence for the Chinook Community Forest has been issued. Bill Miller, Director of Electoral Area B of the Regional District of BulkleyNechako, acknowledged the importance of the new community forest. “This community forest will help maintain the social and economic fabric of the Burns Lake area by giving many families peace of mind through sustainable employment, keeping dollars in our region, and opening up opportunities for local forest management,” he said. “Today is a momentous day and I would like to thank all the chiefs for all their hard work,” added Miller. “It’s been a long road; it’s been four years.” The Chinook Community Forest board has recognized that the process to get this project up and running has been much slower than anticipated. Greig Bethel, a Spokesperson with the B.C. Ministry of Forests, said it’s not surprising that this process would ...see CHINOOK ▼ P2

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In 2013/14, there were 52 medevacs out of the Burns Lake airport. That is one a week to have someone’s life saved. The residential tax rate increase will be $20 on a $100,000 property. Have your say, remember to get out and vote on Feb. 27, 2016.

Some residents are questioning if taxpayers should be the ones paying FLAVIO NIENOW Lakes District residents will soon decide whether or not they approve a proposed tax increase to resurface the runway at Baker Airport. With a little over a week left before the public referendum, some residents are questioning if taxpayers should be the ones paying for the proposed project. “Considering the average person does not

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own an aircraft, I find it interesting that property owners are being burdened with this tax in the first place,” said Burns Lake resident Kris Shively in a recent letter to the editor. “Should the province not be financially responsible for maintaining this facility?” “I feel that our income taxes and MSP premiums should be enough to cover the airport maintenance costs,” she added. Shively also questioned if the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) has considered other options aside from increasing taxation. “I will vote ‘no’ to the purposed tax increase until I am certain the RDBN has made a diligent effort in compelling the province to fulfil its healthcare obligations.” Burns Lake resident Robin Sindia, who will also be voting ‘no’ on Feb. 27, said that although she is not necessarily against the re-

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paving of the runway, she is against taxpayers paying for it. “It is only right and fair that there would be some type of user based fees [as opposed to raising taxes].” Sindia also worries that increasing taxation might become a local trend. “What other issues will there be in the future which are not going to go away and will require more tax increases to our already high tax rates?” asked Sindia. “We love Burns Lake; we chose to live here and we are worried it’s going to just get too expensive to afford to live here.” Sindia also questioned how vital the resurfacing project really is, considering that medevac aircrafts can safely land on gravel airstrips. In order to verify if this is true, Lakes District News spoke with Ron Limoges, General Manager at Alkan Air - a flight solutions company ...see AIRPORT ▼ P5

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take so long, considering that there are six different First Nations involved, and in addition to the proposed community forest, areas for First Nations’ woodland licenses also needed to be identified. The Chinook Community Forest is a partnership of two local governments - Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako – and six local First Nations groups Burns Lake Band, Lake Babine Nation, Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, Skin Tyee Nation and Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation. Nee Tahi Buhn Chief Ray Morris said the name Chinook was chosen because the Chinook language was used on the eulachon grease trail as a trade language. “The Chinook language will live again in Burns Lake,” he said. ”I am very happy with today’s signing and it will be a great op-

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started when stakeholders at Hampton Affiliates were deciding whether or not to move forward with the rebuilding of the Babine Forest Products sawmill after the 2012 explosion. One of the main concerns back then was the amount of timber available to supply the mill. The stakeholders stated that, to justify a rebuild, enough timber in the Lakes timber supply area needed to be available. The need for enough timber to supply the mill led local officials to propose to the provincial government that a second community forest be added to the area. The community forest agreement will also help support the Pinnacle Pellet mill’s continuing operation in the community. According to Strimbold, the Chinook Community Forest is unique in many ways since it is currently the largest community forest in the province and the only one to have a partnership between six First Nations and two local governments. Back in March 2015, the village withdrew from RDBN’s Chinook Community Forest economic devel- Map of the Chinook Community Forest, a partnership between two local opment function. In a subsequent in- governments and six First Nations groups. The new community forest covers terview, Strimbold said the decision 90,670 hectares. was prompted by council’s desire munity Forest, with an annual allowable cut of to have direct representation on the Chinook Community Forest board and hold its own 150,000 cubic metres per year. The agreement has an initial term of 25 years, and is renewable for anshares in the new company. The Chinook Community Forest will run with other 25-year term after 10 years. Harvesting is expected to begin this summer. the same legal structure as the Burns Lake Coma Tw

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February is violence awareness month at LBN

An event held at Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre last week helped bring awareness to violence against women and children. Lake Babine Nation has declared February ‘family violence awareness month.’ The event included keynote speakers from the community and a march from the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation office back to the community hall. During the event, the family violence prevention program collaboration committee alongside the staff at the New Vision Wellness Center hosted the ‘moose hide campaign,’ which aims to end violence towards women and children. Laura Blackwell photo

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Baker Airport’s controversy

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As Lakes District residents are deciding whether or not they will approve an increase in taxation to resurface Baker Airport’s runway, some residents are asking if this project is really necessary. Most importantly, some residents are asking why taxpayers should be the ones paying for it. Coincidently, last week the federal Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities announced it was granting $4 million for expansion and modernization of the Smithers’ airport. According to the Interior News, this is the largest grant the town has ever received. The $6-million expansion project requires Smithers to chip in $2 million, expected to come from the airport improvement fee, which charges flyers $25. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said none of Smithers’ share would come from property taxes, and that the airport improvement fee was brought exactly for this purpose. The Smithers’ airport expansion project is one of the 57 projects that are being funded through the strategic priorities fund – the same grant that the Village of Burns Lake applied for last year in order to repave Eighth Avenue. However, the village’s grant application was not successful. Sure, the Smithers’ airport offers commercial flights, and maybe charging a similar kind of user fee in Burns Lake would not be enough to offset the cost of resurfacing the runway. But the question remains – was proposing to raise the tax limit the last alternative? Reg Blackwell, President of the Lakes District Airport Society (LDAS), admitted that it would be ideal if the funding came entirely from the government. He told Lakes District News that LDAS has made “every attempt” to secure any potential grant funding and added that grant opportunities will continue to be sought. The total cost of the resurfacing project is quoted at $1,585,619; grants cover about $1 million of the total cost. Other residents have questioned if the resurfacing project is really necessary, considering that medevac aircrafts can safely land on gravel airstrips. Although this is true, Blackwell explained that since the Baker Airport’s runway is already paved, if the runway is not resurfaced the existing asphalt will need to be ripped up and taken off. He says this would be “hugely expensive” since it would require purchasing crushed gravel and then turning the subgrade into an acceptable level. He added that while a gravel airstrip would require regular maintenance, an asphalt runway is relatively maintenance free. Blackwell also noted that the proposed project would address both the subgrade and the repaving of the runway. What everybody seems to agree is that having a functional airport in Burns Lake is crucial. Even the people I spoke with recently who were against the resurfacing project said they thought having an airport in town was important. The Baker Airport has not only been saving lives by allowing medevac aircrafts to rescue people who need urgent care in bigger centres, but it has also played a vital role during forest fire season - when the fast movement of equipment and personnel is necessary. Not to mention, the airport is also important for economic development activities in the region. Whether or not local government and LDAS have done everything they could before asking residents to pay more taxes, what residents will have to ask themselves on Feb. 27 is, ‘Is it worth paying a few more dollars every year to have a functional airport in town?’ Yes, the money will come out of your own pocket, but the price of not having a functional airport in town could be much higher.

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Housing Minister Rich Coleman was flabbergasted at the angry response to his solution to the Victoria courthouse “tent city,” the latest tarpcovered camp to spring up in southern B.C. Coleman announced two temporary shelters with three meals a day and medical supports. One is a former nursing home close to the courthouse squat, conveniently located near panhandling and drug dealing spots as well as taxpayerfunded services. The other offers indoor or outdoor tent space at a former youth custody centre, with a dedicated downtown shuttle bus so these “victims” of “homelessness” don’t have to endure B.C.’s most generous transit bus system. We weren’t consulted, said the indignant spokespeople for those bringing new-looking tents to take advantage of food and other handouts, offered in B.C.’s warmest climate by the province’s most naïve local government. But this was just a show for the media by our resident professional protesters, some of whom aren’t really “homeless.” After the reaction, which Coleman described as “bizarre,” the combined 88 housing opportunities are being snapped up. Those on welfare will have to fork over their $375 monthly housing allowance, as the province continues to convert more housing and offer more rent subsidies. It’s no wonder that southern B.C. is the destination of choice. Coleman said it’s always been a seasonal thing, but this winter has been the highest in a decade, largely due to an exodus of economic migrants from the downturn in Alberta, naturally heading for B.C.’s most desirable real estate. I asked him about two other homeless hotspots. In Abbotsford, campers have ignored a city deadline to take down structures in a three-year-old camp, after temporary shelter and costly provincial supports were brought on. A courtroom and street confrontation looms with selfstyled “drug war survivors” and their Vancouver legal help. In Maple Ridge, a tent camp sprang up next to the local Salvation Army shelter, with people cycling through the shelter’s 15-day limit, camping and being fed until they could go back in. Mayor Nicole Read, who has worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, said Maple Ridge took on its own outreach, shelter and housing effort because the province’s $1 million-a-year Salvation Army operation isn’t working. Coleman is not amused. He said he’s had no complaints about Abbotsford’s Salvation Army shelter, and Read is the only one griping. And no mayor is going to tell him how to spend provincial dollars. Maple Ridge now has two shelters with accompanying street drugs, prostitution and crime. I asked Coleman about the 10-year-study led by Simon Fraser University researcher Julian Somers on the housing, outreach and services in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This is the heart of B.C.’s “housing first” strategy, where the province has bought and renovated 30 “single room occupancy” buildings, built another dozen and poured in every possible support, including the buyout of high-living executives at the Portland Hotel Society. The study found that the hardest cases are worse off than ever, based on court, hospital and other service records, while the influx to the notorious Vancouver drug ghetto have tripled in 10 years. “I haven’t had a chance to go over that report yet, but I disagree with the assumption I’ve heard already, because I walk the Downtown Eastside,” Coleman said. “I don’t know if they do every few weeks to a month, but I’ve been doing it for about nine or 10 years and I can tell you it’s a whole lot better down there.” The question is whether problems are being solved, or just better hidden from view.

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AIRPORT from t P1 based in the Yukon that provides air ambulance services in Northern B.C. “Our medevac aircraft at Alkan Air can land on prepared gravel airstrips that are plowed and have a length of at least 3000 feet or greater,” explained Limoges. “For our primary medevac aircraft, a King Air 350, we usually need at least 4000 feet.” Limoges said some examples of runways in B.C. that are not paved include the airports of Telegraph Creek, Fort Ware and Atlin. According to the B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), BCEHS’ dedicated fixed-wing air ambulances, which currently fly into the Baker Airport, do not land on gravel airstrips. However, if medically necessary, one of BCEHS’ 45 pre-qualified chartered fixed/rotary-wing air ambulance providers could be tasked to assist BCEHS paramedics with critical patient transport. Reg Blackwell, President of the Lakes District Airport Society (LDAS), said it would be fair to say that some medevac aircrafts can land on a gravel surface. However, he says that if the runway in Burns Lake is not resurfaced, it means that the existing asphalt will need to be ripped up and taken off - which would be “hugely expensive.” In addition, he explained that this would require purchasing crushed gravel and then turning the subgrade into an acceptable level. “The airport would also require a grader and regular maintenance to maintain the runway to an acceptable safety standard whereas the asphalt runway is relatively maintenance free.” Blackwell explained that the proposed project addresses both the subgrade and the repaving of the runway. In addition, he noted that neighboring towns - including Houston, Smithers and Vanderhoof – also have paved runways. The total cost of the runway resurfacing project is quoted at $1,585,619. Grants only cover about $1 million of the total cost. Blackwell said it would be ideal if the funding came entirely from the provincial government, adding that LDAS has made “every attempt” to secure any potential grant funding. “These grant opportunities will continue to be sought to reduce any loan amounts,” added Blackwell. In 2013/14, there were 52 medevacs out of the Burns Lake airport, according to LDAS.

Burns Lake resident Randi Amendt said the Baker Airport means a lot to her and her family as it helped save her daughter’s life when she was just one and a half years old. In 2009, Amendt was in Southside when her daughter had a febrile seizure and started having difficulty to breath. “Luckily we were only minutes from the ferry landing and the ferry was just docking,” said Amendt. “The amazing ferry crew whisked us across the lake and off we sped to meet the ambulance who would take my baby to the Burns Lake hospital.” However, the Lakes District Hospital did not have the proper equipment to help save her daughter’s life, so she needed to transferred to the British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Amendt said the medevac arrived quickly in Burns Lake and moved her daughter to Vancouver. “Without this airport we could have easily lost our little girl since nowhere in the north could help her.” Burns Lake doctor Greg Norman said that in his 30-year history as a doctor in Burns Lake - coupled with his experience in working with remote communities in the Arctic - has taught him the value of a functional airport for timely evacuation of serious medical patients. “Our significant distance from Vancouver is greatly magnified when you just had a heart attack or broken your neck; Prince George is not a big enough centre to definitively handle problems such as these,” said doctor Norman in a recent letter to the editor. The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce has called the resurfacing project “crucial,” and has been encouraging its members to support the project. According to the chamber, the airport is vital for emergency air ambulance services and plays an important role during forest fire season, when the fast movement of equipment and personnel is necessary. In addition, the chamber says the airport is crucial for future economic development activities in the region. The Burns Lake Airport is owned by the Village of Burns Lake and operated by the Lakes District Airport Society (LDAS) under a long-term lease. The LDAS is funded by the RDBN through a sub-regional service that taxes properties in the participating jurisdictions, which are the village and Electoral Areas B and E. The proposed tax limit increase is from $93,750 - equivalent to a residential tax rate of $20 on a $100,000 property - to $190,000 equivalent to a residential tax rate of $41 on a $100,000 property.

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Why weren’t we budgeted for airport? Editor: I would like to weigh in on this whole airport, airevac thing. I've been a paramedic in B.C. for nearly a decade, having spent five years serving the Lakes District as one of the local paramedics and firefighters. Living in the north people have limited access to medical coverage as it is. Air ambulances are staffed with critical care paramedics who can provide pretty much everything short of surgery to their patients. They are a vital link to the rest of province's medical system. There is no dedicated medevac helicopter in northern interior B.C. (the nearest are in Prince Rupert and Kamloops). There will not be to be any helicopter showing up to transport you from the Burns Lake hospital, you will be traveling by ground. Be very mindful before shooting this down the repaving of a

community airport as an unnecessary service. This shouldn't even be a debate about whether or not the airport is an important service, because it unequivocally is. It should be a question about how it was allowed to get to this state. Why wasn't it budgeted for years ago? Who was responsible for this poor management? And why are they allowed to continue in that position? This situation doesn't affect me directly, but it will definitely affect my friends and family if they were to get sick or injured. Everyone in this community deserves the same access to medical services as the rest of the province. Let's stick together as a community, repave the airport, and put solutions in place to ensure that something like this does not happen on the backs of taxpayers again. Greg Giles

Editor: This airport means a lot to me and my family as it helped to save Gabrielle's life when she was just one and a half years old. Like some of you are, I was in the mind set that I would never use the airport, bad things happen to other people not me and my family. Well boy was I wrong!! My little girl had a febrile seizure (totally common in little kids) but hers went one step farther... she was not coming out of the seizure and was starting to have a hard time breathing. We just happened to be on the Southside when it began but luckily we were only minutes from the ferry landing and the ferry was just docking. The amazing ferry crew whisked us across the lake and off we sped to meet the ambulance who would take my baby to the Burns Lake hospital. When we arrived Gabrielle was blue/grey in color from not breathing. The wonderful Dr. Graetz managed to fit a huge tube down

her throat (they didn’t have tubes for little people) and while trying to figure out what was wrong with my baby they called Prince George Hospital who had no idea how to help this little girl who was now nearing half an hour seizing-nothing seemed to be working. The only place that may be able to save my baby's life was Childrens Hospital in Vancouver. The medevac jet arrived (moving her to top priority) very quickly and the amazing staff on the jet had to work on my baby the whole way to Vancouver. By the time they got her seizure to stop she had been seizing for 49 minutes. It was a very quick trip (if I remember right it was like a half hour flight). Without this airport we could easily have lost our little girl since no where in the North could help her! Please vote to save our airport, you never know when you or someone you love may need it. Randi Amendt

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Bulkley Stikine Load Restrictions

Pursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, and to provisions of the Commercial Transport Act, notice is hereby given that load restrictions may be placed on short notice in the near future on all highways within the Bulkley Stikine District, including areas from Burns Lake west to Kitwanga and north to the Yukon border, including Atlin. Restrictions will be imposed in each service area as conditions warrant.

The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 per cent, 80 per cent, 70 per cent or 50 per cent legal axle loading. Overweight permits will not be granted and all term overweight permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions. Trucking and transportation companies, as well as the general public, should govern themselves accordingly. If you normally receive bulk deliveries of water, fuel, livestock feed or other produce, please plan ahead so interruption to your deliveries will be minimized. Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations is appreciated. Dated in Smithers, British Columbia, this 3rd day of February, 2016. Carl Lutz, District Manager Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Bulkley Stikine District For more information about load restrictions, please contact the District Operations Technician at 250 847-7403 or visit the Load Restrictions section of www.DriveBC.ca.

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Editor: The Lakes District Airport Society was formed in 1997. The airport society's primary mandate is to maintain the runway and facilities to allow the air ambulance (medevac) to respond and transfer medical emergencies. The runway lights were installed in 2002 allowing the medevac to respond 24 hours a day. Since 2002 there have been MoTI Ad (on average) 25 1142 medevac transfers perBulkley year. Stikine Load Restrictions We do need this facility. Let's consider past patient transfers. I'm sure their families Smithers Interior Newsand

friends realize the value of the medevac service. As for the rest of us, it's likely that at least one of those families is known to us. If our mindset is "it will never happen to me," we need to give our heads a shake. We really do need this facility. It's not about whether you have a personal interest in aviation, it's much bigger than that. I agree that more could be done by the provincial government to assist with funding of municipal runways, but for now, we're on our own. I support the Lakes District Airport Society in their decision

to repave the airport runway. On Feb. 27, is it import to vote? Yes. Sincerely, Gordon Douglas P.S. It should be noted that: 1) The air ambulance (medevac) fleet is contracted to the B.C. government. This is a major financial contribution to our medical system and is covered by the Medical Service Plan. 2) Non property owners (renters) will not be affected by this referendum.

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Lakes District News Editor: When the media prince announced a 700 million 4.31” X 6.42” dollar 270 infrastructure expenditure for the province Lines of Alberta he missed an opportunity to announce (3 columns 90 lines) to Canada that he Xwould have the best interest of Canada in mind by announcing that any pipeline already approved by the Canadian Energy Board is getting the green light and that construction would commence as soon as possible and other proposed pipelines would be fast tracked. Sometimes you have to stand up all the way and not bow down to special interest groups. He didn't do that instead he announced more road blocks for

any pipeline construction. His words were "Pipelines must be constructed in a safe sustainable manner." Well here is news for you, I know you come from the east and I can almost understand your ignorance on pipelines. There have been hundreds of miles of pipelines constructed in Canada, in a safe sustainable manner. Stop catering to the bark eaters and leaf lickers and the Buffet puppets and do something that will create jobs and create revenue for Canadians for many years in the future. Gary Hemmerling

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Morrison Mine questioned over engagements with Lake Babine

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In the story ‘Still undefined if Morrison The Burns Lake and District Mine will move forward’ published in the Community Foundation is very Burns Lake and District Lakes District News’ July 15, 2015 issue, Community Foundation pleased to announce that the spring granting cycle is now environment minister Mary Polak and enopen. We are looking for local community groups who need ergy and mines minister Bill Bennett had Burns Lake a littleThe extra funding for and theirDistrict upcomingCommunity projects or events. ordered the proposed Morrison Copper/ Last year we gave over $40,000 local groups forthe their Foundation isout very pleased totoannounce that training facility and new equipment. Gold Mine to undergo further environmenspring camps, granting cycleupgrades, is now open. We are looking Visit the Village of Burns Lake office building at #15 3rd tal assessment. for localorcommunity groups who need a little extra Avenue, online at www.blcommunityfoundation.org The scope of the supplemental asto get yourfor application! funding their upcoming projects or events. Last sessment includes further engagement year we gave out over $40,000 to local groups for Applications are due April 15th, 2016 at 4:00pm. Submit to: with Lake Babine Nation (LBN), which their training village@burnslake.ca camps, facility upgrades, and new has continuously opposed the project since The proposed Morrison Mine is adjacent to Morrison Lake, which lies within Lake Babine Nation (LBN) or by mail at of Burns Lake office equipment. Visit the Village it was first proposed in 2003. Burns Lake and District Community Foundation territory 65 km northeast of Smithers. The mine was ordered to undergo further environmental assessment, building at #15 3rd Avenue, or online at Box 570 The proposed mine is adjacent to Morriwhich includes further engagement with LBN. Burns Lake, BC www.blcommunityfoundation.org son Lake, which lies within LBN territory V0J 1E0 to get your application! 65 km northeast of Smithers. prised of provincial and federal agencies, local governments and “I want to make clear that LBN is not opposed to working with First Nations to review the document. Applications are due April 15th, 2016 at 4:00pm. corporations and governments to sustainably develop our reSubmit to: Chief Adam has told Lakes District News that there will be sources in a manner that strengthens our nation, but this proposal consequences if the project moves forward. village@burnslake.ca is neither sustainable nor in the best interests of the Lake Babine “We will fight it vigorously as it’s not right to put a mine right or by mail at people,” said Chief Wilf Adam said in a press release. in the middle of our last wild salmon area,” said Chief Adam. Burns Lake and District Morrison Lake is home to a genetically distinct population of “That's how strong we feel about this proposed mine.” sockeye that are critically important to LBN. Community Foundation “We can’t risk trading a renewable, sustainable fishery for a Box 570, Burns Lake, BC non-renewable mine that will leave a legacy of contaminants and V0J 1E0 toxins in our territory,” said Chief Adam. 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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. If residents have questions, comments or concerns they are welcome to provide feedback to the Society. This can be done by: • Sending an email to bldrsoc@gmail.com, or • Leaving the completed form below at the Regional District Office in Burns Lake, or • Attending the next General Meeting 6:30 pm March 8, 2016 at the Francois Lake School Name_____________________________________________________________ Area: ❏ ❏ ❏

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Morrison Mine’s environmental assessment was suspended in June 2014 after the Mount Polley Copper/Gold Mine disaster – when a massive dam holding the toxic waste water from the Mount Polley Mine collapsed, releasing 25 million cubic metres of contaminated water and mining waste, contaminating lakes, creeks and rivers. In June 2015, the suspension was lifted, and a decision on the Morrison Mine’s environmental assessment was expected to be reached by July 9, 2015. However, on July 8, the mine was ordered to undergo further assessment. The ministers const cluded that the application information submitted for decision 5pm to 7pm did not provide them William Konkin Elementary School with a sufficient level of confidence that the Canadian Parents for French invite interested mine’s design could adequately protect the parents and their children environment. to tour the school and receive information on the Pacific Booker Minprogram. Children are able to enter the program erals said in a stateat a Kindergarten or Grade One level. ment that the company is committed to conKids Movie… popcorn… snacks… beverages…playtime structing and operating the Morrison Mine in I want my child to be compliance with indus... a creative THINKER try best practices, using proven technology … an excellent and in full compliance COMMUNICATOR with all permit require… ready to SUCCEED ments. The proposed Give your child $517-million project is the advantages that come with being bilingual... a conventional open-pit enroll your child in FRENCH IMMERSION. mine with an extraction rate of approximately Please contact Mary Hawes (President of Burns Lake Canadian 30,000 tonnes per day. Parents for French chapter) for more information and any If approved, the project questions: 250-251-2701 or email: mary@ldair.ca is expected to bring in Also, please have a look at the CPF website: close to $900 million in tax revenues over its http://bc-yk.cpf.ca/ 21-year life span.

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Forest industry on the uprise and growing in size

buildings,” she added. Since the industry has become more innovative, diverse and technically advanced, there is also a growing need for new types of skilled workers. The long list of workers that the industry now requires includes biologists, millwrights, electricians, engineers, sales staff, truck drivers, foresters, chemists, economist and risk analysts and IT specialists. In the story ‘Millennials, these career sectors are worth considering’ published in The Globe and Mail on Aug. 24, 2015, the forest products industry was selected as one of the most promising industries for young Canadian professionals. Collins said this innovative path of the industry has also attracted a more diverse workforce, encompassing more women and Aboriginal people. When asked what we should expect of the forest sector in the next five years, Collins said the industry will continue to see an emphasis on innovation. “We'll see new product development, innovation in long-lived, durable forest products, and hopefully more of a social acceptance and understanding of the environmental benefits of using wood to replace heavy carbon-emitting materials such as concrete or steel.” Collins added that forest jobs are now popping up all over the country and that this trend is expected to continue for the next five years and beyond.

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Unlike the energy, mining and many other industries, the forest products industry has been growing in size. Since its sharp rebound in 2010, the forest industry has consistently accounted for approximately 1.2 per cent of the total Canadian GDP, with wood product manufacturing offsetting declines in pulp and paper manufacturing. FOREST INDUSTRY from t P5

U.S. housing market in 2008. Collins says the forest sector is now considered Canada’s “sunrise industry.” She said the forest industry overcame its challenges by adapting and innovating, and is no longer narrowly defined by pulp and paper. “It’s now a diverse, dynamic, innovative, green, and sustainable sector that supports science, research and development." The industry’s traditional products - pulp, paper and lumber - are being used to create new products such as renewable bio-fuels, green bio-plastics, bio-pharmaceuticals, bulletproof vests, car parts and even airplane wings. Collins explained that the emergence of new products also includes the application of nanotechnology - the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale. “The application of nanotechnology creates a product that's as strong as steel, but lighter,” she said. “We can replace steel in cars, for example, using forest products.” “We're also seeing bylaws to support this [technology], for example, changes to building codes to allow for wood construction in high or midrise

workers.” Dana Collins, Executive Director for the Canadian Institute of Forestry, agrees that the Canadian forest industry is on the uprise again after years of a hard downturn. Between 2005 and 2009, the forest industry’s contribution to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) declined sharply year-over-year as a result of a consumer shift to electronic media and the U.S. housing crisis. According to The Globe and Mail, in September 2004, 308,664 Canadians earned a living from logging, paper making and wood products manufacturing. A decade later, the industry employed just 190,651 people. Since its sharp rebound in 2010, the forest industry has consistently accounted for approximately 1.2 per cent of the total Canadian GDP, with wood product manufacturing offsetting declines in pulp and paper manufacturing. Unlike the energy, mining and many other industries, the forest products industry has been growing in size. According to the federal government, in 2014, the value of Canada’s forest product exports increased by 9.8 per cent over 2013, rising to $30.8 billion from $28.4 billion. In addition, forest product exports have done well with the low Canadian dollar, with sales to the U.S. returning to historic levels A newly renovated after the collapse of the

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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 the story ‘Burns Lake council deals with budget deficit’ published in the Lakes District News’ Feb. 3, 2016 issue, Burns Lake council was informed that the grant application to fund the repaving project of Eighth Avenue was not successful. Last year the municipality applied for the strategic priorities fund under the federal gas tax fund to undertake phase one of the proposed repaving project. Even though the grant application was not successful, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold told Lakes District News that the repaving project of Eighth Avenue remains a priority. During the village’s last budget meeting, council decided to keep maintaining Eighth Avenue until another grant comes along. According to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Burns Lake, other grants that the village could possible apply for includes the next round of the strategic priorities fund in 2016 or 2017. However, no other grants are available

at the moment. In the meantime council decided to allocate $160,000 a year to go towards repaving projects, and an additional $42,000 for repair work. “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,” explained Strimbold. “Water, sewer, roads, and other infrastructure are a priority for our council, which is why we have allocated the additional $160,000 to paving each year as well as reallocating revenue to our general capital reserves and our water and sewer reserves.” “At this point staff will be prioritizing what portions of our roads will take priority based on our asset management plan,” he added. 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 strategic priorities fund 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. The Union of B.C. Municipalities administers the federal gas tax fund in B.C. in partnership with the federal and provincial governments. The reason given for declining the village’s grant application was that the fund was “considerably overprescribed” in 2015, with 222 applications - of these, only 57 projects were approved.

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Over the weekend, Omineca Ski Club biathletes competed with over 100 biathletes from British Columbia, Washington and the Yukon at the Whistler Olympic Park. Cole Bender is coming home with one silver in the sprint and one gold in the pursuit. With his overall performance this winter, Cole received the award for the 2015/2016 BC Cup Series top juvenile biathlete. His sister, Adrienne, won the award for the 2014/2015 BC Cup Series top midget biathlete and demonstrated her precise shooting skills this weekend. For her part, Nicole Hamp earned herself a third place during the sprint race while her father, Randy, and her sister, Julia, had a great time racing.

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The Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) boys and girls snowboard teams have qualified for provincials as well as two individual skiers. The LDSS boys’ snowboard team placed first while the girls’ snowboard team placed second at the B.C. High School Zone Championships. The competition was held in Jasper, B.C., on Feb. 8-9, 2016. Coach Patti Dube said she was “very proud of all of team members” and that McBride Secondary School hosted a great event in Jasper. Skier Avery Wilson took the first place while Lauren Solecki took the fourth place. Sam Goertzen took the first place in snowboarding while Chase Clovis and Submitted photo Nisa Hoffer took the third place. Provincials will be held in Fernie, B.C., from Feb. 29 to March 2, 2016.

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1:00 pm sharp at The Beacon Theatre Tickets available at the door: all tickets $12.00 The Met’s presentation of The Magic Flute, originally broadcast in 2006, launched The Live in HD opera broadcasts. Specially designed for children and families, the production offers an ideal opportunity for audiences of all ages to enjoy this classic operatic tour de force. Julie Taymor’s breathtaking and popular production of Mozart’s masterpiece takes the stage in its abridged, English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a winning ensemble cast, including Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklósa, and René Pape, brings fresh life to Mozart’s timeless fairy tale. The 100-minute show is the perfect way for the entire family to experience the opera: Live in HD. Andrea Currie photos

A great evening was held at DADS Restaurant last Saturday with a tribute to David Bowie. Talented local residents Garth Schienbein, Mark Price, Bob Mills, Len Hall and Tyree Parkin all sang David Bowie songs all night as the crowd of over 50 danced and enjoyed the evening. The group raised just under $500 and will be donating locally to a good cause.

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If you were to call me in to a courtroom to give one ultimate piece of evidence that God exists, I would By Roland & Lisa bring the 10 Commandments. My Cataford first argument would show the universal acknowledgement of the Ten Commandments as “good”. History attests that philosophers and judges, the world over, have agreed to the moral excellence of “loving others as ourselves” as the epitome of justice, morality and good. But we have a disconnect. Every person, when looking into the mirror of the 10 Commandments, falls short. And worse, courtrooms, schools, governments and leaders, seek its removal, while acknowledging its excellence. It makes no sense. I would argue that this proves a judicial source, altogether righteous and good, far higher than mankind. Our absolute moral failure to uphold it, and our desire to hide from the gaze of its virtues, proves its source is divine. Now if a law is just and good, and people remove it because they can’t keep it – or don’t want to keep it - doesn’t it prove the people themselves are corrupt? Is this not a double-sided truth? If we remove what is good, just because it shows we are not, doesn’t it reveal a stubborn dishonesty, unwilling to face facts? Who removes their bathroom mirror just because they don’t like what they see in the morning? And this is the point of the 10 Commandments and my final argument. It is a mirror to show us that we have dirt on our hearts which only Christ can clean. God desires to save us, not condemn us. His laws were intended to make us run to the pardon he offers in Christ. Yes, God is both real and good, but mankind is corrupt, yet God wants to save us through his son. I rest my case.

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The province is currently developing a landscape fire management plan in the Nadina Forest District, which includes the Burns Lake area. The purpose of a fire management plan is to provide support to decision makers for integrated wildland fire response and resource management activities. According to Greig Bethel, a Spokesperson with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, fire management plans at the landscape scale identify priority fuel management areas that will mitigate the fire threat to communities, as well critical infrastructure and natural resource values including timber supply. In addition, the plan outlines mitigation activities over time. Bethel said fire management plans at the landscape scale are done in consultation with local governments, and they often include the establishment of shaded fuel breaks and thinned, open forested areas on Crown land near communities where the wildfire risk is high. In order to develop these plans, government holds consultations with communities, First Naof the tions and stakeholders to identify landscape fire management actions. The province will also form a local committee which will include First Nations, forest industry, community members, local wildfire management branch staff and the regional fire management specialist. As of January 2016, three landscape fire management plans have been completed - in the Stuart Nechako portion of the Prince George timber supply area (TSA), the Merritt TSA and the Soo TSA. Landscape fire management plans are also being developed in the Rocky Mountain Forest District and the forest districts within the Cariboo region Edward Perry Cody Higginson - Quesnel, Cariboo Chilcotin and 100 Mile House. According to Bethel, the landscape fire manageReceive a FREE SKATE SHARPENING ment plan in the Nadina Forest District will take courtesy of approximately two years to be developed. ODS N’ WAT

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Twenty First Nations students celebrated their graduation last week at Wet’suwet’en Hall

with an employer or to begin college-level trades training. John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, explained that the training offered in Burns Lake will ensure that more First Nations members have the skills they need to take advantage of job opportunities, especially the direct and indirect jobs created by the emerging LNG industry. Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George said building capacity within local communities is essential in meeting the needs derived from economic development agreements. “It is imperative that while we create opportunities for generating wealth, that it is our people who are benefitting directly,” he said. “The opportunities are endless and I'm glad to see our people finding a place in the workforce and our economy." Provincial funding for the program was provided through the Aboriginal skills training development fund, which is investing up to $30 million over three years for new Aboriginal skills training projects and partnerships.

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The graduating class from the bridging-to-trade program held a ceremony last week out at the Wet’suwet’en Hall. They sang and drummed a song they wrote themselves for those in attendance. Flavio Nienow A graduation ceremony and traditional feast helped celebrate the successful completion of a bridging-to-trades, skills training program by members of the Burns Lake Band and Wet'suwet'en First Nations communities. More than 100 people joined the 20 graduating students at the Wet'suwet'en

First Nation Hall on Feb. 12, 2016. “I want to congratulate our students on this milestone of success; a job well done by all the people involved in making this training a reality for our people,” said Wet'suwet'en First Nation Chief Karen Ogen. "We believe our people have the potential and it takes someone to believe in them; I challenge them to continue going and go after what they want.”

The program, which was delivered by the Lakes District campus of the College of New Caledonia, included eight weeks of practical shop time and one week of blended trades experience in five construction and mechanical trades: carpentry, piping, welding, electrician and millwright. The graduating students now have the basics needed to seek an apprenticeship

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Should government also increase the minimum legal drinking age?

Flavio Nienow Last week the province announced that new regulations are in place to clarify and toughen the consequences of drinking and drug affected driving in British Columbia. Under the new program, drivers with certain serious prohibitions for drinking and drug affected driving are now required to participate in mandatory remedial programs. Once a mandatory referral is made, drivers will be required to participate in the responsible driver program, which focuses on education and counselling, and/or the ignition interlock program, for which a device is installed in the vehicle to prevent drivers from driving if they have consumed alcohol. Mike Morris, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, said these measures will help both deter and prevent unsafe drivers from getting back on B.C. roads. "Let me be clear. If you are caught drinking and driving and therefore putting your life and the lives of others at risk, it will cost you,” said Morris. “Driving while affected by alcohol or drugs is reckless and selfish behaviour for which this province has no tolerance.” The new regulations apply to drivers caught driving while affected by drugs or alcohol who accumulate between six to 16 remedial program points within five years. There is no reconsideration process for mandatory referrals. But should government also consider increasing the minimum legal drinking age? At present time, the minimum legal drinking age is 18 years of age in Alberta, Manitoba, and Québec, and 19 years in the rest of Canada. Recently, the Canadian Public Health Association and a national expert-panel working group not only recommended that the legal drinking age be raised to at least 19 years, but also identified

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Obituaries Valentine Arnel Munro Feb. 14, 1937 - Jan. 12, 2016 Valentine ‘Val’ Munro of Sorrento BC was born on 14 February, 1937 near Melfort, Saskatchewan. He passed away peacefully on the evening of 12 January 2016 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, aged 78. An IBEW electrician by trade, Val’s work took him to many parts of BC and also to Ontario where he lived for a time. In retirement he enjoyed his hillside property in Sorrento with the spectacular lake view and many extended winter trips to Mexico. Val is survived by his children, Laureen Munro and Scott Munro; sister Margaret Smith of South Surrey, BC; nephew Greg Smith and niece, Carol Granstrom. Predeceased by his mother Ida Munro and father Don Munro. Respecting Val’s wishes there will be no formal service.

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

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BAND MANAGER SALARY: Negotiable Dependent Upon Experience On behalf of, and under the general direction of the Kispiox Band Council, the Band Manager, manages, directs, organizes, implements and controls the provision of a wide variety of programs and services to the Band membership. As the Band’s chief administrative officer, is directly responsible to Council for the effective and efficient operation of the band administration and for ensuring the implementation of Council policies and directives. Education/Professional Requirements: Must have a post-secondary degree in Business or Human Resources; Must have three (3) years of Senior Management working experience; Must have working/education experience in managing finances and budgets Consideration will be given to individuals possessing a combination of an undergraduate degree, within similar disciplines and relevant working experience. Qualifications/Abilities: • Extensive knowledge of First Nations as to their political roles and structure; • Ability to communicate with personnel from various levels of government, First Nation Organizations and Funding Agencies • Ability to develop and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects of the First Nations Band Administration • Must be able to plan and manage the First Nation finances; strong skills in Financial Management – analyze, advise and recommend on allocation of budgets, funds and organization • Must possess management and leadership skills and supervision of staff • Must be proficient in strategic planning and program development • Must possess skills in the administration, management/planning of human resources • Ability to establish good working relationships with funding agencies/other organizations • Ability to research funding sources and provide funding proposals • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong computer skills • Must possess excellent skills in problem solving and decision making • Experience in management of band housing is an asset: working with rental arrears, construction, building contractors, etc. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships • Ability to work collaboratively with staff and Chief and Council in establishing goals, preparation of budgets, and funding proposals • Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, and give attention to details • Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal culture Working Conditions: • Must provide a recent Criminal Record Check

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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

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 QUESTION will be submitted to the electorate: “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)?”

SCRUTINEER APPLICATION Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. If sufficient applications are received, three scrutineers for and three scrutineers against the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount. 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 are available at the same location. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the following persons at the Village of Burns Lake Office: Sheryl Worthing, Chief Election Officer, or Cameron Hart, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-692-7587.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Burns Lake on: Saturday, February 27, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Lakeside Multiplex at 103 Flogum Dr. ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Burns Lake on: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of Burns Lake Office at 15 3rd Ave. A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED to residents of local senior’s housing on February 24th, 2016 at the following dates and times: Carol Cottage, 17 4th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 9:30am - 11:00am Heritage Manor, 23 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweedsmuir House, 53 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, from 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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February 15th at 7:00 pm at the Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. At least one piece of identification must prove the resident’s address, and at least one piece of identification must include the resident’s signature. 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 there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

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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.

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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. 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. † $12,000 is a combined total credit consisting of $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive) and a $11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 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 $11,000 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 Sierra or 2016 model year GMC 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: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra 1500 and HD); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 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]