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Burns Lake secures money for new college

The CNC board still hasn’t responded if they will offer their support FLAVIO NIENOW The Lakes District post-secondary education committee has secured funding of almost $170,000 for the creation of a pilot regional community college in Burns Lake. Funders include the Village of Burns Lake ($20,000); Comfor Management Services Ltd. ($20,000); the lakes economic development service - a joint function of the village and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako’s Area B ($10,000); the Northern Development Initiative Trust ($100,000); School District No. 91 ($7800); and $12,000 from industry. Other requests pending total $26,800. Cathy Ashurst, President of the Lakes District Family Enhancement Society, said the Village of Burns Lake and the Lakes District post-secondary education committee are still in the infancy stage of developing a concept document. However, she said the group is now working on a plan which they may be able to share in the next couple of weeks. The board of directors of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) were invited ...see NEW COLLEGE

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Burns Lake athletes Cole Bender (L), Ava Nealis (M) and Kyle Nealis at the 2016 B.C. Winter Games in Penticton. Ava Nealis brought home two silver medals and one bronze medal in biathlon and Cole Bender earned a silver medal, also in biathlon.

Burns Lake athletes bring home medals

More than 1200 athletes competed in 17 different sports in Penticton FLAVIO NIENOW

Two Burns Lake athletes representing the Omineca Ski Club brought home four medals from the 2016 B.C. Winter Games held in Penticton on Feb. 25-28. Ava Nealis brought home two silver medals

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and one bronze medal in biathlon and Cole Bender earned a silver medal, also in biathlon. “I thought the B.C. Winter Games was an amazing event,” said Ava. “So well organized, friendly volunteers, and I met so many new friends from around the province.” Burns Lake resident Kyle Nealis was also competing at the games and placed 13 in cross-country skiing - individual start midget boys and individual sprint midget boys. The Burns Lake athletes have been training hard for months and have had a busy season so far, with three provincial competitions plus the B.C. Winter Games. “It was great hanging out with all the athletes and getting to know them better at the

winter games,” said Cole. “I cannot wait for next year’s race season to hang out with them again.” Coaches Waneta Nealis and Wesley Bender said the B.C. Winter Games consisted of “four days of late nights, early mornings, great food, new friends, and the friendliest volunteers ever mixed with three days of biathlon competitions.” More than 1200 athletes competed in 17 different sports at venues throughout the South Okanagan. The athletes were supported by over 330 coaches and 184 officials who shared their knowledge and expertise with the athletes. ...see WINTER GAMES ▼ P3

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If a deal is not reached, how will that impact the industry in B.C.? Flavio Nienow The 2006 softwood lumber agreement between Canada and the U.S. expired on Oct. 12, 2015. Under the terms of the agreement, the U.S. is precluded from launching trade action against Canada for a period of one year after the agreement expires. So what happens if a deal is not reached before this standstill period ends? According to Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates – company that owns Babine Forest Products -, if a deal is not made by the October deadline, there is a risk that the U.S. will file for antidumping or other tariffs, similar to what was in place prior to the last softwood lumber agreement. “Any additional taxes or tariffs will have a negative effect on individual operations in B.C.,” explained Zika. “Depending on market or economic conditions at the time, these additional costs could result in less operation hours or closures of some facilities.” However, he says there is a possibility that additional tariffs could also bring benefits to certain Canadian producers - as these additional tariffs would reduce Canadian lumber shipments into the U.S. and consequently raise lumber prices. “The actual negotiations are between the governments of the U.S. and Canada, so there is very little, individual companies can do to influence the outcome,” said Zika. “It is unfortunate that this trade battle never seems to go away, but I am optimistic that eventually a workable solution will come together,” Hampton Affiliates is officially neutral on this issue since the company has operations on both sides of the border. According to Harry Nelson, a Profes-

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sor of Forest Policy and Economics at the University of British Columbia, as the standstill period gets closer to the end, it actually creates more uncertainty. “It creates heightened uncertainty as we get closer because how the deal is structured can create winners and losers by affecting access to the market, where it can change the competitive position of some players relative to others,” he said. “The expectation is that there will be some type of agreement, simply because we've had some kind of agreement in place for so much of the past two and a half decades,” he added. John Babcock, a Spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada, said the softwood lumber issue is a top priority for the federal government. Babcock said Canadian minister of international trade Chrystia Freeland has held extensive consultations with stakeholders and provinces, as well as the U.S. trade representative Michael Froman and U.S. secretary of commerce Penny Pritzker. “We are working constructively with our U.S. partners on a mutually acceptable path forward,” said Babcock. “We remain focused on maintaining stable access to the U.S. market for the Canadian softwood lumber industry.” However, in October 2015, B.C. premier Christy Clark said the U.S. had not been willing to discuss renewing or extending the agreement. In a statement in the legislature, Clark said the province has been working with the federal government seeking an extension or renewal of the agreement for the past two years. She also emphasized the importance of

stability in Canada-U.S. softwood lumber trade to B.C. The province estimates that about 40 per cent of B.C.’s rural communities are dependent on forestry. In fact, B.C. is Canada’s largest producer of softwood lumber, accounting for 55 per cent of Canada’s lumber exports to the U.S. forestry. “British Columbia’s forest industry is too important to take for granted,” said Clark. “For lumber producers, and the communities throughout the province that depend on them, we need to avoid an unnecessary trade dispute with our most significant market.”

Understand what the agreement is

The Canada-U.S. lumber dispute is a long standing issue. Softwood lumber dispute first arose in 1982 with a complaint by the U.S. lumber industry that low Canadian stumpage rates constituted an unfair advantage. The 2006 softwood lumber agreement required Canada to put an escalating tax on exports as softwood lumber prices drop below a predetermined threshold. It’s a form of managed trade, designed to limit potential harm to American producers. The agreement ended five years of litigation and returned $4 billion in duties collected by the U.S. to Canadian producers. The agreement has also provided improved market certainty for lumber manufacturers in B.C. and Canada, while enabling the province to manage its forest resources and maintain access to the U.S. market.

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NEW COLLEGE from t P1 to be partners in the creation of the pilot college. However, they still haven’t formally responded to the request. The Lakes District post-secondary education committee has been waiting for their response since January 2016. Annette Stevens, CNC Communications Manager, said CNC is “not prepared to comment on this subject at this time.” The proposal of the ‘Rural Centre of Excellence in PostSecondary Education’ came in response to the cutbacks and restructuring currently taking place at CNC. A socio-economic impact assessment prepared by Peak Solutions Consulting Inc. found that the Lakes District could experience a loss of 88 direct and indirect jobs over the next two years and a corresponding decline of $3.7 million annually in employment income as a result of the CNC cuts. The creation of a new college was identified as the best way to mitigate these impacts. “People want to regain and expand on what was already in existence at the Lakes District

campus before the cutbacks,” said Ashurst. The proposed college would offer post-secondary education, trades training and family social services, working as a rurally focussed community college serving the Lakes and Nechako regions. According to Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold, the proposed college would better meet the needs of rural communities, allowing for synergies between the services being offered, rather than the tension that currently exists. On Nov. 10, 2015, members of the Lakes District post-secondary education committee made a presentation to about 40 community members at the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was intended to discuss how the proposed college would operate. During the meeting, participants agreed that local autonomy is critical - the closer governance would create a more effective form of delivery, including increased flexibility and faster response times. Participants also agreed that the family programs need to continue to be part of the educational approach in Burns Lake.

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Premiers do the carbon shuffle

Hello fellow Canadians. I am thrilled to say that I am finally coming back to Burns Lake. I am actually writing this editorial on the train from Prince George to Burns Lake (and by the way, taking this train has become my favourite thing in the world; Northern B.C. is truly phenomenal). Soon after landing in Prince George, one of the passengers on the plane complimented the flight crew on the “amazing landing,” and then he apologized for taking too long to leave the plane. And just like that, I felt that I was officially back in Canada. Changing countries is certainly a weird experience. You hop on a plane and 10 hours later you’re in a completely different place with people speaking a different language. One minute you’re selling coconut water at the beach in Rio and the next you’re taking the subway in Toronto and it’s -5 C (alright, I wasn’t actually selling coconut water in Rio, but I needed to illustrate my point). I’ve only been back in Canada for 48 hours, and for the first 24 hours I accidently spoke to Portuguese to at least five people. Not surprisingly, I’ve also been feeling way colder than everyone else. By now Canadians are well used to the low temperatures, especially because it’s March and it’s finally starting to warm up here. But for me, it was a drop of almost 30 C (and leaving my winter jacket and boots in Burns Lake probably wasn’t very smart as I almost froze to death passing through Toronto and Prince George). But besides getting used to the low temperatures and different time zone, it’s really good to be back here! In fact, while I was away I was counting the minutes to be back I am excited to be working in Burns Lake again. I am also surprised at the random things I missed the most while I was gone. For example, I really missed having brunch on the weekends. People in South America don’t understand the concept of brunch and I unsuccessfully tried to explain this to my mother several times. ‘Is it breakfast? Is it lunch? I just don’t get it,’ she would say. I really missed watching Global News’ six o’ clock newscast. I also strangely missed going to the movie theatre in Canada. Don’t get me wrong, there are movie theatres in South America too, but it’s not the same. In here you can get to the movie theatre half an hour before the movie starts and there will be games, previews and people talking about new releases. In South America, I would get to the cinema 20 minutes before the start of the movie and there would be nobody there and nothing to see before the start of the movie. Plus the movies there have subtitles and they would change the name of the film to something completely unrelated to the original name (so I can’t comment on the movies I watched in the past year because I don’t know their actual names). I realize these are all random things, and that’s why I was surprised to miss them so much. It was a long journey to get back to Canada and it took a lot longer than I expected, but thankfully it all worked out and I am extremely grateful that publisher Laura Blackwell and Black Press – company that owns Lakes District News - were able hold my position while I was gone. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again!

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Premier Christy Clark had her dancing shoes on as yet another “climate change” meeting ended in disarray in Vancouver last week. “This is not the end,” Clark assured reporters after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers emerged with no agreement on a national minimum carbon price. No kidding. Trudeau declared victory by announcing the unanimous consent to a “Vancouver Declaration,” which basically pays lip service to the concept of “carbon pricing” and kicks another grand federal election promise down the road. As the rest headed for jets waiting at Vancouver airport, Clark expressed the hope that the public would say “they got together and they made progress.” Did they? Let’s take a look. Going into the Whistler-Vancouver stop on Trudeau’s globe-trotting glamour tour, Clark correctly noted that it’s other provinces that need to make progress. B.C. has a clear price on carbon emissions; it’s been held at $30 a tonne since Clark succeeded its creator, Gordon Campbell. Clark’s advice for other premiers is to follow Campbell’s example of a revenue-neutral carbon tax, offset by income tax reductions. You won’t build public support for a carbon tax that makes people poorer, she said. Of course that’s what Alberta is doing, at a time when many residents are getting poorer already. Alberta’s NDP government plans to match the rate of B.C.’s carbon tax within two years and spend the proceeds. Other premiers have more creative definitions for pricing carbon. Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil pointed to transmission lines and power purchases from the Muskrat Falls dam under construction in Labrador, to substitute hydro for coal-fired power. The highest electricity prices in Canada are their “carbon pricing” plan. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall pointed to SaskPower’s Boundary Dam carbon capture and storage project. It is the world’s first coal-fired power station to capture carbon dioxide after combustion. The CO2 is sold to oilfield operators who inject it into declining wells to push more oil out, and the project intends to capture sulphur dioxide and fly ash to process and sell for other industrial uses. Wall is the only Canadian leader to state a couple of inconvenient truths. The purpose of this exercise is to reduce carbon emissions, not to raise tax revenues. And now is the worst possible time to impose more taxes on the oil and gas industry. Clark’s stand-pat strategy on the B.C. carbon tax is going to change this year, as positioning begins for the 2017 election. A B.C. government advisory panel has recommended a 33 per cent increase, conveniently starting in 2018, with annual increases after that. The current seven-cent-per-litre carbon tax on gasoline sold in B.C. is hardly a deterrent these days, as pump prices have tumbled and could stay low for years to come. And with a fragile economy, it seems unlikely that a big boost in carbon taxes will find favour with voters a year from now. The B.C. NDP is trying to rebuild its credibility on climate policy. NDP leader John Horgan tried to revise the party’s history, claiming in year-end interviews that the NDP didn’t oppose the carbon tax, only making it revenue neutral rather than spending the money on green initiatives, as Alberta wants to do. Alas, the NDP’s “axe the tax” campaign going into the 2009 election is a matter of record. The party’s election platform warned that Campbell’s plan “increases taxes for average families by tripling the gas tax” to its current level. Last week the NDP issued a news release denouncing Clark for presiding over increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

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DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL ASSENT VOTING RESULTS LAKES DISTRICT AIRPORT CONTRIBUTION LOCAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW N0. 1751, 2015 FEBRUARY 27, 2016 Submitted photo

A wolf caught on a trail camera in the South Selkirk region. In 2015, the province’s wolf cull program killed 84 wolves in the South Peace and South Selkirk regions. Photo by the Wildlife Defence League.

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Flavio Nienow Two environmental groups are challenging the legality of the province's controversial wolf cull program. Pacific Wild and Valhalla Wilderness Society have filed an application for a judicial review to determine whether the provincial government’s decision to cull wolves reasonably constitutes proper management of wolves. “To date, the province has neglected to protect and restore sufficient habitat for endangered caribou,” said Ian McAllister, Executive Director of Pacific Wild. “We are asking the court to review whether, in the absence of sufficient, enforced habitat protection, culling wolves constitutes proper wildlife management.” In January 2015, the B.C. government launched the five-year

wolf cull program in the South Peace and South Selkirk regions. Government contractors are paid to radio-collar wolves in the spring so snipers in helicopters can track and kill wolves throughout the winter. In 2015, 84 wolves were killed, although the original goal was to remove 184 wolves. Bad weather and a low snowpack made it more difficult for the province to reach its initial goal. It is still unclear what this year’s goal is and how many wolves have been killed so far. Greig Bethel, a Spokesperson with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, told Lakes District News that the number of wolves to be removed in 2016 will depend on how quickly wolves repopulate the areas, and how effective the program is at removing those that remain in the area from 2015. Bethel said the ministry will not be reporting results until the spring. ...see WOLF t P7

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Rock damage to our vehicle Burns Lake needs a mens shelter Editor: On Feb. 20, 2016 my husband and I were traveling home from Smithers when we me a Lakes District Maintenance (LDM) plough truck who was heading west on Hwy. 16 spraying gravel sand. Due to the speed the LDM driver was traveling at we had little time to get pulled off to the side of the road to avoid the rocks we watched bouncing

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off the road a good five feet in the air. There was a car traveling behind us who made the same effort. We received a large rock chip in the windshield and rock chips all along the drivers side of our pick up. It was a sunny, plus eight degree day and the roads were bone dry on this section of the highway and there was absolutely no need to be sanding. I went to the operations manager who dutifully apologized but said there was nothing he could do to resolve the rock chip in my windshield. He proceeded to tell me they no longer replace windshields, even if their driver was in the wrong. We now have a pick up that needs to have the windshield replaced and rock chips repaired. We understand that LDM hides behind the government rule that says they no longer have to shut their sander off when they meet traffic, but my husband who hauls on these roads every day would like to acknowledge Yellowhead Road and Bridges who despite this new ruling continues to extend this courtesy. LDM's response or lack there of to take responsibility for their damaging actions is very frustrating to say the least and should be held accountable for these incidents. Brian and Debbie Fisher.

Editor’s note: Lakes District News did contact LDM for comment and Steve Gailing said, “We were responding to slippery sections that day and that we normally keep our sanders on for hills and corners. However,it is not our intention to spray vehicles with sand. It is sometimes very difficult to shut them off in rime depending where we meet the vehicle.”

RECREATION SITES AND TRAILS BC Notice to all Contractors-Request for Expression of Interest Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Nadina-Skeena District is seeking qualified contractors for the upcoming season. Submissions will form a select invite list. From this list, quotes will be requested on various projects that come up throughout the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Projects may include but are not limited to: • • • • • •

Site/trail maintenance in remote areas (Kispiox and Morice areas)-installation of outhouses, signs and tables; carpentry services; painting; garbage removal; cleaning; brushing GPS’ing trails, creating maps (GIS) Site/Trail planning, layout, design Structure design and installation (bridges, platforms, boardwalks, kiosks etc) Danger tree assessment and abatement Equipment rental

Applicant contractors should have a 4x4 vehicle to access work sites and provide all tools and equipment necessary to carry out works. Some projects may require transporting of large heavy structures such as large kiosks. A means to load, transport and unload these items is not provided, so applicants must be ready to use adequate improvisations to carry out the work and not damage structures. Standards will be provided and must be followed for each project. All contractors must have WCB coverage and carry adequate liability insurance. Interested contractors must submit details of their company, including hourly rates. A list of equipment/tools and skills would be appreciated. Please highlight qualifications and experience, especially previous experience with recreation or Parks projects. From the list above please specify what project types you have experience with. The Nadina-Skeena District manages public recreation on Crown Land from Burns Lake north and south, to the Morice-south of Houston and including Granisle and Babine Lake, Smithers region then west to the Hazeltons and Kispiox areas. Please send or drop off your expression of interest and company information no later than March 4, 2016 to: Joanne Williams, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Bag 6000, 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Phone 250-847-6360

Editor: Hi my name is Darlene Patrick, a member of the Lake Babine Nation, Grizzly Bear Clan. I am writing this letter in regards to our community of Burns Lake being in desperate need of a men's shelter for homeless people. I've written a few letters to our all of local government officials and nothing came out of that situation so I had to take it to the next level and got a hold of Nathan Cullen. I am grateful he came to town to listen to what I had to say. We met at the A&W restaurant and we talked. I asked my friend Joe Heiney to tag along so he could tell his story of when he had no where to go and I took him in for a few months. I've been doing my best to help the men in this town and I'm not doing this because I have to. I'm doing this because I care for my friends and I help a lot of strangers out too. I do this out of the goodness of my heart. Men passing though town, hitchhiking or get stuck here in town and someone phones me and say this man is stranded and no where to go. So I go downtown and bring him home and give him a place to sleep and feed him. The next day he's gone before I wake up. My late mom Louise, used to tell me when I was at a young age I always helped people out and didn't ask for anything in return. God will repay you in his own way. Ever since then I always help as much as I can, even though it wasn't easy at times but I think God is using me for a purpose, to be there for men who are hurting and helpless until they are back on their feet finding a home of their own. I know the RCMP, the Burns Lake Hospital and our Lake Babine Nation

Nathan Cullen and Darlene Patrick. staff all help out with the homeless men in our town. I really want something done for these men. I want a mens shelter in our town. A few years back the RCMP member that used to know me, he brought a few men to my place because there was no room at the detachment. They would ask where do you want to go and obviously he would say Dar's place. One time I ended up having six men in my home because there was no place to go. I would be sitting around with them and they would joke around about my place and say "Gee we might as well call your home a mens shelter," we all would laugh. I don't mind helping people out as long as they respect my home and clean up after themselves. I cook for them, some would do their laundry and take a shower and they're gone the next day. I love my people, friends and strangers who come and go out of my house/home. Please help me help them for a place to go. God bless you all. Darlene Patrick, Lake Babine Nation member

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

Pre-Registration for Kindergarten and Grade 1 2016 - 2017

Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2016 will take place March 21 - 24, 2016 at the times listed below. NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2016 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register. BURNS LAKE & AREA Decker Lake Elementary Francois Lake Elementary

PRE-REGISTRATION TIME 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Grassy Plains School William Konkin Elementary English Kindergarten Ecole William Konkin Elementary 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. French Immersion Kindergarten GRANISLE Babine Elementary-Secondary - full day every day except Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Kindergarten students must be five (5) years old by December 31, 2016. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by December 31, 2016. An adult must accompany each child. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certificate. We encourage immunization to be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit.

TO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN YOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 250-567-2284.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

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Burns Lake and District Community Foundation

Spring Granting Cycle

Burns Lake residents celebrate milestone birthdays (Top) Eleanor Anderson recently celebrated her 91 birthday with her three sons and other family members with a lunch at the Grapevine Pub (counter clockwise) Gerald, Robert and Wayne. (R) And last week Ernie Olynik celebrated his 80 birthday out at Decker Lake Hall. Happy Birthday to both Eleanor and Ernie.

The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation is very Community Foundation pleased to announce that the spring granting cycle is now open. We are looking for local community groups who need Burns Lake a littleThe extra funding for and theirDistrict upcomingCommunity projects or events. Last year we gave over $40,000 local groups forthe their Foundation isout very pleased totoannounce that training facility and new equipment. spring camps, granting cycleupgrades, is now open. We are looking Visit the Village of Burns Lake office building at #15 3rd for localorcommunity groups who need a little extra Avenue, online at www.blcommunityfoundation.org to get yourfor application! funding their upcoming projects or events. Last Burns Lake and District

year we gave out over $40,000 to local groups for Applications are due April 15th, 2016 at 4:00pm. Submit to: their training village@burnslake.ca camps, facility upgrades, and new or by mail at of Burns Lake office equipment. Visit the Village Burns Lake and District Community Foundation building at #15 3rd Avenue, or online at Box 570 Burns Lake, BC www.blcommunityfoundation.org V0J 1E0 to get your application! Applications are due April 15th, 2016 at 4:00pm. Submit to: village@burnslake.ca

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Absolutely better than renting. Check out this solid mobile home located in the Freeport Mobile Home Park minutes East of Burns Lake. A quiet cul-de-sac location with great services and neighbours. 14x68 1976 2/3 bedroom Fleetwood mobile home with laminate floors, updated windows, improved roof and custom lattice work with established perennials outside. Conveniently heated by natural gas however a pellet stove chimney exists. All appliances are included.

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Located minutes from the Francois Lake north shore ferry terminal, this lakeshore home has endless potential! Country living in this log home on 5 acres with highly desired a low bank private beach on Francois Lake. A large loft on the upper level, master bedroom on the main floor as well as an additional bedroom and a full, partially finished basement with many custom features throughout the home. Open and bright with wood heat alternative, outbuildings and of course a million dollar view!

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Imagine lakeshore living with the luxury of close proximity to town. This Gerow Island home with approximately 100’ of southern exposed Burns Lake lakeshore may be exactly what you have been waiting for! With 6 skylights, a large bright and open kitchen/dining room, sunken living room, 4 baths & 4 bedrooms add to the many unique features that make this home extra special. This double lot contains apple trees and mature trees on a rolling grassy property that flows into the lake. A storage shed and sauna compliment the outdoor living along with a large deck with doors off the dining room and master bedroom.

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Take a look at this find, a 1200 sq ft, 2 storey home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Centrally located with a sundeck, g r e e n h o u s e, wood stove and a wood shed. An incredible deal for a first time home owner or potential rental unit.

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If privacy is important to you then look no further. This 14 acre view property is offered in two titles, no subdivision necessary. Located 10 minutes south of Burns Lake, the yard is large and landscaped, the 25x30 shop is wired, RV parking, greenhouse and storage sheds available. The deck is large and the surroundings are peaceful. The home offers 2600 sq ft of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, birch floors, custom kitchen, fireplace, large family room and incredible south facing views. An electrical bypass system is in place situated in the attached carport.

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Fantastic drilled well provides plenty of water for your home and your animals. This 5.65 acre property slopes gently to the south with great mountain views. There are two corrals for your horses, the property is fully fenced and has great grass for grazing. Plentiful outbuildings provide great storage with a large woodshed and a small barn. This bright home has abundant kitchen cabinets. The master bedroom opens into the bathroom as an ensuite. There is a lot of value here for the right person.

84,900.00

Interesting and affordable rural land opportunity. Check out this 160 acre parcel of Canada located in the Cheslatta region of the Northern Interior of BC. This property is accessed via the Francois Lake Ferry south of Burns Lake. This property is very private but serviced by good road access and BC Hydro on site. An older home site does exist with some residual buildings and cement foundation. In the market for a hunting or a piece of Canadian wilderness?

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Short Road in the west Colleymount area is where you will find this 4.88 acre property that offers an incredibly solid and well cared for 3072 sq ft home. Main floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living room with a bonus family room with 10’ ceilings. Lower floor has an outside entry to attached single car garage, additional bedroom, rec room and great workshop area. Property is parklike, the area is pristine.

220,000.00

Enjoy this huge split level home on a landscaped Tchesinkut lakeshore property ten minutes from town. Besides having a regular double car garage there is an additional 1600 sq. ft. 3 car garage/shop, central floor drain, and indoor parking for an RV. The main floor of the house has a big kitchen with lots of cabinets, a dining area, a large master bedroom with a southern exposure and a spacious, beautiful ensuite. There are two other roomy bedrooms upstairs. Downstairs there is a southern exposed recreation room, another bedroom and a third bathroom. This is a great place for family living on a sheltered bay on the lake.

300,000.00

Lower 5th Avenue 4/5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home boasting in excess of 2840 sq ft of living space on a landscaped village lot with exceptional southern exposed interior views of exposure. Attached single carport and shop area, paved driveway, established perennials and shrubs. Interior features include large living room and kitchen areas, fireplace, sauna and uniqueness that speaks of potential.

150,000.00

Rural dream property with unlimited potential. With 11.64 acres on located approximately 20 minutes West of Burns Lake on the Highway 16 corridor. Adjacent properties are also available making the total acreage over 30 acres. Invest today.

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PROJECT LEAD Wanted! Title: Project Lead Employment Term: Contract – March 2016 Compensation: $55/hr 16 hours/week Location: Burns Lake, BC

Federal NDP demands changes to unemployment

The CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE COLLABORATIVE Burns Lake is looking for suitable candidates for the position of Team Lead. Job Summary: The Project Lead will work closely with the (LAT) Local Action Team; various specialist, physician groups, health authority and community stakeholders to develop and coordinate local processes related to the BC CYMH SU purpose; Increase the number of children, youth and their families receiving timely access to integrated mental health and substance use services and supports throughout the province. Main Activities: • Coordinates Local Action Team meetings • Tracks progress of teams & working groups • Plans work, allocates resources and defines tasks • Tracks LAT’s budget • Assist in recruiting members of LAT • Facilitates physician engagement • Responsible for monitoring and meeting all reporting requirements Key Skills & Qualification Requirements: • Diploma or Degree in health care, counselling, project management, business administration, or; related discipline such as organizational development of leadership or; a combination of education and experience. *Contractors are expected to supply their own office, laptop, phone and transportation.

The CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE is supported by the joint BC Medical Association and the Ministry of Health Shared Care Committee. Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application to: Kelly Turford, Child & Youth Mental Health Substance Use Collaborative e-mail: kelly.turford@ld-cs.ca Mail: LDCSS, PO Box 970, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Closing Date: March 16th, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

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Nathan Cullen says government is failing to take urgent action

Flavio Nienow New Democrats recently announced they are moving to hold the Liberal government to account on its promises to make

changes to Canada’s employment insurance (EI) system. Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen called the current EI program “broken,” saying it isn’t providing the help Canadians need, especially in Northwest B.C. "In the northwest, weak commodity prices and struggling fishing stocks have taken a devastating toll on key mining operations and fisheries across our region,” said Cullen. “Despite mounting job losses across the country, Liberals have failed to take urgent action to help those who are struggling.” Low copper and coal prices have put operations at a number of British Columbia mines at risk and some have already been forced to reduce production and employee levels. "The government must act urgently to ensure benefits are there to help Canadians who have lost their job,” added Cullen. The NDP motion demands that government reverse Harper’s reforms, create a universal threshold of 360 hours and put a firewall around the EI account so it is never again raided by other governments. During the 2015 election cam-

paign, the federal Liberals promised that, starting in 2017, they would reduce the waiting period for EI benefits. “When a worker loses their job and applies for EI, they will only be without income for one week, not two,” said the Liberals. “We will also reverse Stephen Harper’s 2012 EI reforms that force unemployed workers to move away from their communities and take lower-paying jobs.” The changes made by the previous federal government to the EI system in 2012 include an expectation that claimants accept any job for which they're qualified, within 100 km of their home, as long as the pay is 70 per cent of their previous salary. In December, Cullen also called on the Canada Employment Insurance Commission to redraw its economic regions in Northern B.C. to correspond to the economic realities of the northwest. Cullen noted that the realities for fishermen on the north coast are not at all the same as those facing the oil and gas industry in Northeastern B.C., and the zones should reflect that.

THANK YOU Burns Lake Search and Rescue would like to thank

Gray family, the Community Forest Group, Burns Lake Rotary Club, Lino’s Sales and Service and Sullivan Motor Products the

for their donations that enabled us to complete a sonar boat and truck project that we had been working on. We had applied to Gaming Grant to secure money for the boat and this allowed us to complete this project years ahead of schedule. This is a huge tool so that we can respond to water issues faster than having to bring boats from our neighbouring teams which again takes more manpower and time where sometimes minutes are crucial. We would also like to thank all the first responders in our community that come to help us in times of need. In our profession we spend hours and hours training for something we hope we will never have to do! Advertising generously donated in part by Lakes District News

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

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First Nation Burns Lake resident Join us for leaders meet receives award Pasta night Frank to reconcile Varga was every Tuesday

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Hereditary and elected Wet’suwet’en leaders from Burns Lake, Hagwilget and Moricetown gathered to reconcile differences within the nation at a meeting in Smithers last week. The meeting was attended by chiefs and councillors from the Burns Lake Band, Hagwilget Village Council, Moricetown Band, Wet’suwet’en First Nation band, Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band, Skin Tyee Nation and the Office of the Wet’suwet’en (OW). The gathering, organized by Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief Karen Ogen, was the first time leaders from the six bands and the OW had come together for several years. Hereditary Chief Na’Moks, whose English name is John Ridsdale, said the meeting was held to improve communication between groups within the Wet’suwet’en Nation, which he said had been divided by government conduct. “I believe the way that industry and government have conducted themselves, they put a wedge in between us and now we have to remove that wedge,” he said. Although some Wet’suwet’en leaders have disagreed over deals with industry and government, Na’Moks said this meeting was focused on reconciliation. The program included a series of presentations on case law and landmark rulings on First Nations rights and land title. “It’s a good reminder to everybody that there is case law and communal decision-making,” said Na’Moks. Hereditary chief Madeek (Jeff Brown) believes adhering to traditional Wet’suwet’en customs is the best path forward. “The only way we are going to be able to come to any agreement is through the feast hall,” he said. “We’re having feasts, but you don’t get everybody at a feast. Sometimes they only go whenever is possible for them to be there but that is our governance.” The leaders resolved to meet again in other Wet’suwet’en territories to help keep the relationship strong.

Prince George man buys winning ticket in Burns Lake

Sam Allan Kirkaldy, from Prince George, was passing through Burns Lake on a road trip to Terrace when he decided to purchase a ‘world class riches’ scratch and win ticket at the Town Pantry in Burns Lake. The 20-year-old ended up winning a Mercedez Benz C-300 and chose to take the cash equivalent prize of $50,000 instead of the car. Need Fire Starter? We sell bundles of papers for $2 ea.

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recognized for his efforts

Flavio Nienow Frank Varga, a Burns Lake advocate of sustainable forest management with over 10 years of experience as Submitted photo a Natural Resources (L-R) Frank Varga receives award from president Jonathan Lok, Professional, recently RFT. received the ‘climate change innovator' new species planted in the Burns award. This award is presented by the Lake area and then worked on several Association of B.C. Forest Profes- studies with practical applications sionals (ABCFP) to members who with the College of New Caledonia. make significant contributions in Varga also spearheaded B.C. Timpractice or policy in response to cli- ber Sales’ climate change action plan mate change. to ensure the Burns Lake area is able The ABCFP says Varga has worked to maintain a healthy, viable forest tirelessly to show the government that despite the expected effects of clia change to the way the forest is re- mate change. The ABCFP is responsible for regplanted after devastation by the pine beetle or regular harvesting activities istering and regulating British Columbia's professional foresters and can have a huge impact. Varga was successful in getting forest technologists.

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Lakes District Secondary School Sr. girls basketball team qualified for the Provincial Championships being held in Duncan. (Top) Sandy Dore, (L) manager of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union donated $500 and Steve Gailing, (Bottom L) donated Lakes District Maintenance donated $200 and is paying the team $600 for litter pick up, which will be completed in the spring.

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59th Annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts Tuesday, March 8th - Saturday, March 19th

2016 Festival at a Glance: INFORMATION

Tuesday, March 8th

Friday, March 11th

Saturday, March 12th

Monday, March 14th

All sessions at:

Instrumentals

Vocal

Speech Arts

10:00 AM Violin Solo Violin Concert Group

10:00 AM School Groups

10:30 AM Musical Theatre Solo Musical Theatre Concert Group

9:00 AM Poems for Two Voices Junior Prose Story Reading Humourous Poetry Choral Speech

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The public is welcome! Admission by donation Festival programs $6.00 at the door

2:00 PM Strings Duet Violin Solo, Duet, and Concert Group Drum Solo 6:30 PM Flute Solo Drum Solo Woodwind Duet Mixed Duet Mixed Ensemble

3:00 PM Modern, Sacred, & Folk Solos Popular Duet Popular Concert Group Jazz/Blues

3:00 PM Solo Concert Group, Lieder

1:00 PM My Favourite Poem 7:00 PM Humourous Poetry Prose, Dramatic Excerpt Story Telling Shakespeare Own Composition

6:00 PM Popular Duet Concert Groups Adult Small Group Adult Choir

Tuesday, March 15th

Wednesday, March 16th

Thursday, March 17th

Saturday, March 19th

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9:30 AM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Beginner Piano Solo Contemporary Piano Solo Concert Group Introductory Piano Solo Canadian Piano Solo Baroque Piano Solo Popular Piano Solo Piano Duet Classical Piano Solo Contemporary Piano Solo Piano Trio Romantic Piano Solo Post-Romantic Piano Solo 3:00 PM 1:00 PM Beginner Piano Beginner Piano Solo Concert Group Popular Piano Solo 7:00 PM Concert Group Classical Piano Solo Contemporary Piano Solo Baroque Piano Solo Piano Duet

7:00 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM ADMISSION: Adults: $10.00 Children: $5.00 4 & Under: Free Family: $25.00

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Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts 2016 adjudicators:

LAURA HOLS-WIMBUSH Instrumentals This busy mother of three is a passionate advocate for music education for all ages.

APRIL SMITH Piano A skilled pianist, she enjoys hiking and gardening but her passion is teaching.

CHRISTINA ROGERS Speech Arts A background in voice, dance, speech, and drama lend a well-rounded focus to her adjudications.

FABIANA KATZ, Vocal This gifted mezzo soprano is highly in demand as a teacher, and has presented choral workshops all over BC.

Lakes District News

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Burns Lake to have an early years centre

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Burns Lake will soon benefit from an early years centre, a one-stop access to supports and services intended to help children is hosting a learn, grown and thrive. The new centre will allow parents with children aged zero to six to access services such as child drop-in playgroup programs, StrongStart B.C. programs, public health clinics, advice and referrals and parent education workshops, all under one roof. For 3 & 4 year old children The Burns Lake early years centre will be not entering kindergarten administered by Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS), which will receive $52,000 this fall annually from the province to offer these programs. nd According to Dawne Persson, Early Child From 1:30-2:30 PM Development Manager at CSFS, the exact location of the new Burns Lake centre still Submitted photo Your child can come and listen to stories and hasn’t been determined. She said the new The new centre will allow parents with children aged zero to six to access services such as child dropparticipate in fun learning activities while centre is expected to open April 1, 2016. in playgroup programs, StrongStart B.C. programs, public health clinics, advice and referrals and parent you, the parent/guardian, will be presented Burns Lake is one of 21 communities in education workshops, all under one roof. with helpful information regarding your B.C. that will benefit from the new early child’s development and school readiness. years centres, bringing the total to 47 centres throughout the province. "We know that for those with young children it can be hard enough just to get out of the house some days,” said Stephanie Cadieux, Contact WKE at 692-3146 for further information. Minister of Children and Family Development. “That's why we are committed to expanding our network of early years centres to make it easier for parents to make connections, build relationships and access supports that will help their children reach their full potential." According to the province, developing a network of B.C. early years centres is a key component of the B.C. early years strategy and an operational mandate of the Provincial Office for the Early Congratulations Karen Ogen, Chief Years (EYO). of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation on The new centres were chosen by the EYO with support from the ministries of Children and Famyour selection to the BCBusiness list of ily Development, Education, Health and health The Most Influential Women in BC, authorities, including the First Nations Health Authority. Leaders who are shaking up Their According to the province, evidence suggests that 90 per cent of brain development occurs in the Workplaces and Your World. first six years of a child's life, and the benefits of investment in the early years far outweigh the costs. On behalf of Yinka Dene Economic

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LDSS boys place first in provincials

The Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) boys snowboarding team placed first overall while the girls snowboarding team placed third at the provincials held in Fernie, B.C., from Feb. 29 to March 2. As a result of the boys placing first and girls placing third, LDSS won the combined boys and girls snowboarding banner. Chase Clovis placed first in all-terrain and third in giant slalom/all-terrain combined. Nisa Hofer placed third in all-terrain and Sam Goertzen placed second in giant slalom/all-terrain combined. Coach Patti Dube said it was an exciting few days. “Everyone, including our two skiers raced so well,” she said.

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After winning four games in a row on the weekend of Feb. 27-28, the Burns Lake Midget team is now getting ready for provincials in Port Alberni on March 13-16. Team manager Tracey Brown said the Burns Lake team had an amazing comeback after beating Vanderhoof, with the winning goal scored by Brock Worthing. They then defeated Prince Rupert, Fraser Lake and Houston to win the zone title. Brown said some of the players are excited to travel to provincials for the first time. The team consists of a solid defense with goalie Jamie Ferguson keeping the pucks out of the net along with some more scoring power from the second line and two girl players - Kaja Kesterke and Lauren Solecki - who help hold the third line. Submitted photo

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Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, a gypsy jazz band comprising of four women from Quebec performed at Lakes District Secondary School after their performance for residents of Burns Lake. They also hosted a guitar workshop for students.

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A newly renovated and expanded liquor store offering a large selection of new and unique craft beers and spirits. Huge selection of specialty wines and a larger selection of coolers and ciders. Open - 9:30am to 11 pm 7 days a week Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078

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The annual Wild Game banquet was a huge success, and we have many to thank!

Our volunteers who organized the event, the Cadets for setting up and take down. To Top of the Line Catering for their hard work and to the individuals who cooked the meat and fish. Thanks to the band Deuces Wild for the nights entertainment. And to the Airport Society, namely George Hamp and Wayne Svehla who DD’d our guests home safely. And finally a big thank you to everyone who came it and supported this event and had a great time! THANKS TO OUR MEAT & FISH DONATORS: Josh Elliot- Moose Brad Shelford- Moose Ray Maher- Salmon Greg Cutsforth- Salmon Marco Perry- Moose Daniel Cunningham- Moose Ron Shively- Grouse Rick Hiebert- Moose Gary Blackwell- Cougar Nicole Gerow- Salmon Shelley Wall- Sockeye Salmon Craig Haizimsque- Oolichan Jason/Amanda Matson- Moose Rod & Gun Club- Pork Roast, Clay Payne/Tanis Read- Moose Venison, Buffalo, Smoked Salmon Wes/Aubery Ingram- Elk & Lamb Amanda Plesko- Alpaca

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO DONATED AND HELPED MAKE THE BANQUET POSSIBLE: Woods n Water Sports Recreation Reg & Linda Blackwell Don Stevenson Custom Knives BL Auto Sense Susan Peebles Northern Wildlife Taxidermy NAPA Randy/Karla Matson Ron Shively Home Hardware Linda Blackwell- Silpada Generation Electric P&B Feeds Dallas Matson- South Hill Design Schroeder Custom Grapevine Pub & Bistro Bailey Peebles- Scentsy Predator Calls Blooming Arrangements Karen Sirfalk- Watkins Tire Tech Jennerations Carla Carlson Mulvaney’s Pub & Grill Nicole Gerow Advertising generously donated LDM Randi Amendt- Soul Works in part by Lakes District News

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Friday, March 18th, 2016 Game starts at 7pm All players have been nominated by current members of the Burns Lake Curling Club. Join us at the curling rink and cheer on your favorite team or curler as we kick off the final weekend of the curling season with an exciting game featuring some of the best curlers in Burns Lake! Advertising generously donated in part by Lakes District News

Free Movie Night Friday, March 18 @ 7:00 p.m. at First Mennonite Church - showing the movie, “The Gospel Road” with Johnny Cash. Free refreshments to follow.

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St. Luke’s Church on the Lake gets a makeover with help of donations

After the restoration project, the building will become a historical tourist site

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

The program is FREE to anyone 65 years or older. If you are 65 or older and would like more information on the program or are interested in volunteering, please contact: Kelly Turford, Executive Director @ 250 692 7577

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Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society manager Dan Boudreau presents a cheque for members of the St. Luke’s Heritage Society in the amount of $8242 toward the restoration project of St. Luke’s on the Lake. (L-R) Dan Boudreau and members of the St. Luke’s Heritage Society - Donna Fowler, Laurie Neave, Mary Dicker and Alice Armstrong. after the church. Over $30,000 has been donated by local govern Flavio Nienow

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ment and agencies toward the restoration project. The Northern Development Initiative Trust contributed $13,458; the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society contributed $8242; and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and the Burns Lake Community Forest donated $5000 each. Fowler said the purpose of the restoration project is to strengthen the community, as well as support the economy by offering a historical tourist site. Throughout most of its existence, the building was operated by the Anglican Diocese of New Caledonia. When the Anglican Church no longer held church services at St. Luke’s in 2011, a small group of volunteers formed the St. Luke’s Heritage Society to manage the property and building. Planning for restoration of the building began in 2012. “This work will not only preserve the history of the area, it will allow the community to use the building for a variety of activities as happened in the past." Fowler explained that St. Luke’s has always been a community gathering place as well as a church, especially in the early days. “This building has Y? been used for commuHUNGR nity picnics, weddings, Try our legendary funerals, government presentations and meetings,” she said. “St. Luke’s was used as the first school house in 1920, as well as for seed storage when the ½ lb prime rib patty, old seed storage cleanbacon, crispy onion strings, ing plant was overflowing in the 1950’s.” cheddar, mozza, swiss, We offer GLUTEN FREE In addition, she said lettuce and tomato. SELECTIONS, PASTAS, there are numerous BURGERS, SALADS, grave sites as well as STARTERS + many unmarked graves A KIDS MENU of early pioneers in the small cemetery. JOIN US FOR “It is projects like BREAKFAST this that not only secure Sundays: 9am-2pm our rich local history, but also make us proud Closed Mondays for winter. to call the Lakes DisHwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078 trict our home.”

St. Luke’s Church on the Lake, originally built in 1916 by the early settlers who came to the shores of Francois Lake, is undergoing a restoration project. The building’s foundation and roof have already been replaced, and work will continue in the spring to restore the windows and door. “There will be more detail work done in the next few years, in efforts to maintain and preserve the style and beauty of the original building,” explained Donna Fowler, member of the St. Luke’s Heritage Society, a non-profit organization that looks

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CUTEST BABY WINNER Yes that is Keyan Shumka with Bulkley Valley Credit Union manager, Sandy Dore and mom Nikki. Keyan was the winner of the Lakes District News cutest baby contest this year. Keyan won a $100 to start off his brand new account at BVCU. Thanks Sandy for sponsoring this community contest.

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Date: 21 - 24 mars, 2016 Heure: portes ouvertes à 8h15 Il y a seulement 22 places disponibles pour la maternelle en immersion française pour l’année 2016 - 2017. Les étudiants seront inscrits premiers arrivés, premiers servis à cause du nombre limité de sièges. Les parents ou gardiens doivent être présents pour inscrire leur(s) enfant(s). Veuillez apporter l’acte de naissance et le carnet d’immunisation à l’inscription. Il y aura aussi une inscription pour les élèves voulants s’incrire en première année en immersion française. Il y a un nombre limité de places.

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In a rather abrupt about face, it seems that Microsoft may be considering giving users the option of switching back to the classic Start Button & Menu system in the upcoming Windows 8.1 patch. While Microsoft has always been adamant that removing the signature Start Button & Menu was based on data it had gathered showing the old system was declining in use, it was certainly one of the more controversial decisions made by the software giant. Though the new Start system is refreshing to use on Tablet and other touchscreen devices, many desktop users are just not switching over because they find the new system more convoluted than the simple, easy to use older one. The Windows 8.1 patch is not expected to be released until later this summer, so Microsoft has a few months yet to change its mind. However a little classic charm might be just what Microsoft needs to get Windows 8 out of its current sales slump.

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Our lodge is available for rent at a reasonable rate and features AV equipment, a portable sound system and fully equipped kitchen. The lodge can accommodate groups up to 120 people for any type of indoor and/or outdoor events.

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Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

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

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28. Provoke 30. Lake __, one of the Great 31. Police department 33. Throat illness 35. South Dakota 36. Contains iron (Brit.) 38. Sees what the future holds 39. The extended location of something 40. Cobalt 41. Dwells 47. Reprimand 49. Agree to a demand 50. Talented in or devoted to music

51. Gospels 52. European defense organization (abbr.) 53. Edge of a cloth 54. Equally 55. Experience again 57. Female sheep 58. Made vanish 59. Unit of force (abbr.) CLUES DOWN 1. ___ up 2. Rear of (nautical) 3. Purses 4. Samarium 5. A way to take forcibly 6. On or into

7. Metric capacity unit (Brit.) 8. Assign to a higher position 9. Delaware 12. Post-traumatic stress disorder 13. Island 17. Central processing unit 19. Pitchers 20. Long-winged member of the gull family 21. Auld lang __, good old days 25. Term of affection 29. They __ 31. Polynesian wrapped skirt 32. Far down areas in the sea 34. Delivered a sermon 36. Any physical damage 37. A Seattle ballplayer 40. Raccoonlike animals 42. Odd 43. Delivery boys 44. Billy __ Williams 45. Icelandic poems 46. A Scottish tax 48. Central Florida city 55. Rhenium 56. -__, denotes past

on May 8th

Everyone Welcome

OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

SUNDAY, 10:30 AM Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~

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

Annual Fishing Derby for Fathers Day at Moosehorn Lodge June 18 & 19.

We will have more information as the date gets closer.

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

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

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

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

250-695-6586

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

Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

Lakes Fellowship 724 Babine Lake Road

The Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce offers

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

LIVING WATERS CHURCH 766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

Please come and fellowship with us on:

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

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

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HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 or visit www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

Education/Trade Schools

Financial Services

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.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

Canadian Cancer Society

Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. Please include the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notified. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 6927203.

CRISIS PREVENTION Call 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. 4-10pm. daily or www.youthinbc.ca. FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre. Clients will go first to the theatre. Doors open at 10:45am. This is available until the end of April. The food bank closes at 1pm. The Lakes District Food bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

LOCAL HOSPICE

The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, has a lending library available. Please phone before dropping by. All donations to the Burns Lake Hospice Program are greatly appreciated! Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (250) 692-2448 PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845 THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. 1-800321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc THE CHRONIC DISEASE Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 6922440

WITH A PUSH OF A BUTTON….HELP IS ON THE WAY Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service, with the touch of a button, provides immediate assistance to seniors in emergency situations, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This service helps you live more independently in the comfort of your own home while providing peace of mind for you and your family. For more information on this valuable service, contact Northern Health at 1800-851-0184 or call Rotary Representative Sandy Dore at 250-692-7761 at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Lakes District Branch.

Career Opportunities

Would you like to make a lasting donation to your community? Why not give to the Burns Lake and District Community Foundation? Our committee, made up of passionate local residents, has given out tens of thousands of dollars every year for the past decade to arts, recreation and culture groups to provide activities, host events, and keep Burns Lake vibrant. By donating to our society, you will be giving back to the Lakes District in perpetuity. We need your help! Learn more at www.blcommunityfoundation.org or call (250) 6927587.

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WORK WANTED. Logging equipment operator, 35 yrs experience; Buncher, skidder, loader. Looking in the Lakes District and surrounding area. Rick (250) 565-5206.

Massive Restaurant Equipment Auction

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New Equipment Liquidation – Structural Concepts, True, Delfield Refrigeration, Imperial, Royal, Prime, US Ranges, S.S. sinks, tables, shelvings, carts, janitorial, bakery, packaging, matching plates, refurbished equipment, bottling line, soft serves, Hobart mixers & dishwashers, back bars, rotary glass washers, cutlery.

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Misc. Wanted Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030. We can make House Calls!

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Nechako Mechanical, in Vanderhoof is hiring! Wage is negotiable depending on experience. Please drop resumé off to our office 3446 Mountainview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC or email Philip Simoes: philip.simoes@bidgroup.ca

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Pet of the Week Has the following full-time positions for Nechako Lakes:

• 2 Occupational Therapists • 1 Physiotherapist • Early Intervention & School Age Therapy Program Coordinator • Speech and language Pathologist These are full time (35 hours/week) permanent positions beginning April 4th, 2016.

• Machinists • Millwrights • Fabricators • Painters • General Labourers

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Suites, Lower LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site management. Heat, hot water and cable included for $725 per month. Ask about our Seniors discount. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

www.KwikAuctions.com 7305 Meadow Avenue, Burnaby, BC - Shipping/Storage Available

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; or email: jcameron @advancebuildings.com 1.800.321.1433 www.jointsinmotion.ca

Misc. for Sale REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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For a detailed job summary and qualifications required please visit our website at www.bvcdc.ca Apply by resume by March 18th, 2016: Kerri Bassett Executive Director - BV CDC E-mail: director@bvcdc.ca Phone: (250) 847-4122 Fax: (250) 847-9338

Lucy

LUCY is an adult, spayed, black & white cat. She is missing family life and is looking forward to a new home, preferably without a dog. If you are interested in adopting Lucy, please call BLVC at 250-692-7476.

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Mon. to to Sat.: Sat.: 11:00am-10:00pm 11:00am-10:00pm •• Sun.: Mon. Sun.: 4:00pm-9:30pm 4:00pm-9:30pm

(Kitchen closes closes at (Kitchen at 9:00pm) 9:00pm) Liquor Store Store open open Sunday Sunday & & Monday: Monday: 9:00am-10:00pm Liquor 9:00am-10:00pm Tuesday to to Saturday: Saturday: 9:00am-11:00pm Tuesday 9:00am-11:00pm

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Ph 250-696-3211 • Cell: 250-692-9940

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email: sales@pbagrimech.ca

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Lakes District News

Money for snowboard team Recently the Lakes District Secondary School Snowboarding team went the provincials, held in Fernie, B.C., from Feb. 29 to March 2. (L) Sandy Dore, manager of Bulkley Valley Credit Union donated $500 to the team as well as LDM who donated $1800 to the teams for travel and expenses.

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