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Province plans to increase number of moose
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Moose populations have declined across the province FLAVIO NIENOW The provincial government has recently announced a new strategy to modernize aspects of wildlife management, which will initially focus on growing moose populations across the province. The moose population declined by 14 per cent in B.C. between 2011 and 2014, according to the provincial government. The province’s first step will be to consult with key wildlife stakeholders and First Nations to identify the issues and clarify the objectives for moving forward. According to Dave Fyfe, former President of the Wildlife Stewardship Council (WSC), although the province is not particularly clear on how it will enhance the province’s moose population, the most important thing about this announcement is that the province recognizes the need for more engagement, particularly with First Nations. “This decline in moose has had tremendous impacts to First Nations communities, so we are strongly advocating and encouraging government to bring all First Nations to the table,” he said. Lake Babine Nation (LBN) Chief Wilf Adam said he has been particularly concerned about the moose decline in the region because LBN relies on moose for sustenance. ...see MOOSE ▼ P7
Phone scams hit Burns Lake
RCMP say people should not provide personal or financial information over the phone FLAVIO NIENOW A Burns Lake resident recently received a phone call from a man claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The man aggressively told her she needed to call back a number in order
to pay an outstanding debt. “It was really threatening,” she described the caller. Corporal Terry Gillespie with the Burns Lake RCMP said the Burns Lake detachment has received many reports of similar phone calls taking place locally. Last week the Smithers RCMP issued a warning saying several people had been contacted by scammers, who have been described as being aggressive and intimidating. Scammers often ask for credit card and banking details to collect the payment immediately. The scammers tell their victims they have an outstanding debt to the CRA, and that the police will issue a
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Honours concert wraps up festival
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The 59 edition of the annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts came to a close with the Gala Honours Concert on March 19. Lois Koop, President of the Lakes District Festival Association, said the concert was a wonderful climax to the two weeks of festival in Burns Lake. A total of approximately 320 people performed during the festival, including choirs and school classes. Participants came from Prince George, Smithers, Houston, Telkwa, Quick, Tchesinkut Lake, Francois Lake, Decker Lake, Palling, Rose Lake and Southside. Koop said every year the objective is to create an environment where performers can further develop their skills and repertoire. “This year, we were pleased to have four very gifted, inspiring adjudicators, one from each discipline - instrumental, vocal, speech arts, piano - who demonstrated ways to improve and develop one’s skills,” she said. Scholarships were awarded to participants who earned the highest marks from the adjudicators.
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CONGRATULATIONS The BC Northern Real Estate Board recognized members for their excellence in sales achievement on March 11, 2016
Red Apple attracts big crowd
Before the grand opening of Red Apple in Burns Lake, 108 people lined up in front of the store last Saturday. According to Red Apple’s district manager Rick Brink, almost 600 shoppers went through the registers throughout the grand opening day. A $10 gift certificate and a laundry basket were given to the first 100 lucky shoppers. Submitted photo
when they were presented with MLS® Awards for 2015. The BC Northern Real Estate Board’s 363 members sold 4,840 properties worth $1.2 billion through MLS® in 2015. In Burns Lake, an MLS® Award was won by:
Doug Phair Our members work in the communities from Fort Nelson to 100 Mile House and from Valemount to Haida Gwaii.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Protecting wildlife habitat
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Last year, Lakes District News asked the provincial government if any actions were being taken to enhance moose populations across the province. Moose populations declined by 14 per cent in B.C. between 2011 and 2014. While moose populations have remained stable in some areas, there have been declines of as much as 70 per cent in some parts of the province. In the Lakes District, the moose population declined by 20 per cent between 2004 and 2011. The response from the provincial government at the time was that the decline was “not a conservation concern,” and therefore no actions were being taken. Well, the province has finally acknowledged that something needs to be done. The B.C. government recently announced a new strategy to modernize aspects of wildlife management, saying the plan will initially focus on enhancing moose populations across B.C. However, the province didn’t say exactly how it was going to do it. Will the province implement a predator control program? Will the annual allowable harvest be reduced? Will the province take any actions to protect wildlife habitat? The answer is still unclear. Greig Bethel, a Spokesperson with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, said it’s too early to speculate on outcomes of the strategy. The province has hired Al Gorley, past President of the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals, to lead the new strategy. Gorley’s first step will be to consult key with wildlife stakeholders, First Nations and other interested parties to identify the issues and clarify the objectives for moving forward. Dave Fyfe, former President of the Wildlife Stewardship Council (WSC), said the simple fact that the province plans to consult with First Nations and other interested parties to find solutions is a big change. The WSC - a provincial organization whose membership includes First Nations, guide outfitters and associate members - has been calling for the formation of a provincial wildlife roundtable for a number of years. Fyfe was very insightful on the subject of wildlife management and certainly helped me see the bigger picture. Basically what he said was that the decline in moose populations is simply reflecting the way we’ve been damaging wildlife habitat. “The status quo is not working,” he said. “What we have been doing hasn’t been working.” Fyfe said industrial activity with little oversight or accountability has led to severe habitat degradation. He also explained that when the wildlife habitat is intact, predators are not a major threat to wildlife populations. “It’s much easier for predators to move around the land when we open the land up,” he said. “Predators play an important role, but when you have predator imbalances, it leads to complete collapses.” Another way we’ve been affecting the environment is by fire suppression. “We don’t allow fires to burn in most cases because there’s a value to the timber,” Fyfe explained. “On the habitat side, fires are essential to help the ecosystem.” When there’s poor habitat, an imbalance of predators, guided hunters and First Nations hunting for sustenance, it is only logical that moose populations would significantly decline. No strategy will work unless the province takes a broader approach, ensuring that wildlife habitat is protected. This would include taking a closer look at logging practices across the province.
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My recent columns on B.C.’s struggle with the growing westward migration of transients have produced responses that fall mainly into two groups. The largest is people relieved that somebody is questioning the urban media narrative. That’s the one where drifters, drug addicts, welfare shoppers and thieves are the victims, and working people whose hard-earned communities are being degraded are the problem because of their selfish, uncaring attitudes. Then there are readers so marinated in our nannystate education, media and political system they object to anything other than a big-government response. They tend to ask, what’s your solution, Tom? As someone who has lost one relative to heroin addiction and almost lost another, I reflect on the history of successful addiction treatment. That is one of detox and abstinence. That’s why I oppose the failed model of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where resources are poured into concentrated housing and “harm reduction” that perpetuate addiction, handouts and helplessness. Housing Minister Rich Coleman is rolling this out in other communities, in what I fear is an effort to paper over the problem for an election year. The Globe and Mail recently profiled a methamphetamine addict enrolled at Onsite, the belated treatment addition to Vancouver’s Insite supervised injection site. It was his fifth try, which may have something to do with the fact that when he walks outside he is in the middle of Canada’s biggest street drug bazaar. Contrast that with a facility called Baldy Hughes, a therapeutic community 30 km outside Prince George. It’s a working farm, designed to provide a year-long program of abstinence-based therapy and meaningful work. It uses the traditional 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, with peer support and group therapy. There’s a greenhouse for winter farming, livestock to tend and the residents have designed and built a new horse stable. There’s also a beekeeping project. Residents can complete their high school education, take first aid training and learn basic computer skills. What they can’t do is leave unescorted during their treatment program. They can’t bring drugs, alcohol, weapons or phones with them. It’s a costly program, with a small number of spaces available on referral from B.C.’s social development ministry. Others can finance it with the help of medical employment insurance. I mention this not to suggest it is a solution for every community, but to compare it with what the B.C. government is spending millions on. A news event was arranged to greet the first resident moving from Victoria’s squalid downtown tent camp to a refurbished nursing home. And who was the poster child for this project, hand-picked by the agency that runs the growing network of shelters in the area? He described himself as a former Edmonton resident who was hitch-hiking around, going from shelter to shelter and ending up camped in the squat. He was impressed by the tidy room with three meals a day he was being given, in a “low barrier” facility where booze and drugs are brought in, no questions asked. What he was really looking forward to, in addition to accommodations, was an opportunity to kick back and play his favourite video game. That would be Grand Theft Auto, where your character runs around stealing cars, escaping police and meeting with criminal gangs. It’s popular with adolescents, which these days means anyone under 30. This is where your tax dollars are going. Waves of people come in, with key trouble spots being communities on the major highways coming into the Lower Mainland.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Burns Lake mayor consults with business owners to set priorities for Burns Lake
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The village has been soliciting input for the creation of an economic development plan Flavio Nienow Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold has recently asked members of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce for input on the development of priorities for the village. Strimbold solicited input during a chamber meeting on March 16, 2016, accompanied by Krystin Jean, Economic Development Officer for the Village of Burns Lake. Participants were given seven priorities and were asked to decide which priorities were the most pressing for the village. Chamber members decided that 'business retention and expansion' was the most pressing priority, followed by 'marketing and promotion' and 'infrastructure.' Although participants discussed opportunities in the agriculture sector, agriculture was the least pressing priority to members of the chamber. Participants were asked to reflect on how the village can attract more shoppers to town and encourage more people to shop locally. Linda Uchacz, Owner of Yarn and Sew On, suggested creating a system of coupons in town. "If different businesses in town had coupons, I would give them [tourists] a coupon for Grapevine or some other business so they can have a discount," she explained. "This would encourage them [tourists] to visit other businesses in town." Uchacz added that it's important for business owners to know what other businesses in town have to offer in order to recommend them to tourists. "Then we would be working together to promote other businesses," she said. Participants also discussed marketing and promotion of the village. flavio nienow photo Sean Broadworth, Owner of Free Growing Forestry, said the village should be taking more Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold and Krystin Jean, Economic Development Officer for the Village of Burns Lake, advantage of the mountain biking trails to promote Burns Lake. talk about economic development for the village during breakfast with the mayor event in Burns Lake on March 17. "Burns Lake has an unbelievable world-class mountain biking trail; the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association is doing everything they can to promote that, but the village is miss- ment' was the least important priority on the list. ing huge opportunity to promote that," he said. "It brings people to town to spend money in The information gathered at both meetings will be used by council to develop goals and objectives around the priorities. hotels and stores." When it comes to workforce development, Broadworth said keeping a training facility in According to the village, the economic development plan is expected to be adopted by council this spring and is expected to be implemented from 2016 to 2018. town is critical. Business owners were also asked what strategies they use to introduce workers from Box 480, Highway 16, Burns Lake out of town to people and activities in Burns Lake. One participant said Doug 250-692-7692 • Office 250-692-7288 that there are key people in town for each This 5.03 acre The Blue Spruce One floor living is found NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING activity - cross-country property has excelMobile Home Park, here in this 936 sq ft 2 lent access on the located in Burns bedroom, 1 bathroom Experience skiing, mountain bikHighway 16 corriLake, provides an afhome on a fenced and dor via Aspen Road fordable home-ownlandscaped 5th Avenue ing, arts, etc - and that and located 20 minutes ership option that lot. 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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Lake Babine Nation signs incremental treaty agreement
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Lake Babine Nation (LBN) has signed an incremental treaty agreement (ITA) with the province. The ITA transfers to LBN four parcels of land that will support opportunities for forestry and eco-tourism, as well as providing $100,000 in capacity funding to help develop these opportunities. One of the parcels to be transferred is Fort Babine Lodge, an existing resort situated on the shores of Babine Lake that offers accommodation in cabins and access to recreational opportunities. The other parcels will provide forestry opportunities, and the lakefront properties could be leased as recreation properties. The ITA also identifies several other land parcels that would be transferred as the community proceeds through the treaty process and reaches an agreement-in-principle. Chief Wilf Adam said this agreement will provide economic benefits to our citizens. “We must use all measures to protect and best use our lands, and this arrangement will be a positive move,” he said.
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MOOSE from t P1 “We are working with the Ministry [of Forests] on the reasons for the moose decline and looking at all avenues for possible causes,” said Chief Adam. The moose population in the Bulkley Valley Lakes District declined by 20 per cent from 2004 to 2011. Fyfe said that although the WSC - a provincial organization whose membership includes First Nations, guide outfitters and associate members -strongly supports and applauds the government’s recent announcement, he believes it is long overdue. For a number of years the WSC has been calling for the formation of a provincial wildlife roundtable that would include representation from First Nations, industry, key stakeholder groups and government. “We believe a roundtable approach would replace the politically motivated people management system that currently exists with a more responsible, sustainable wildlife and habitat management process,” said a WSC press release from 2015. The WSC contends that wildlife declines are a direct result of a number of key factors, including failure of successive governments to acknowledge many of the concerns being voiced by conservation organizations and First Nations. In addition, the WSC says that industrial activity with little oversight or accountability has led to severe habitat degradation. “We all understand the importance of the forest industry and how it relates to the economy, but we also have to recognize that a lot of the activity on the land has had a negative impact on habitat and wildlife,” said Fyfe. “When you’ve got poor habitat and you bring in an imbalance of predators, it’s a really bad combination.” Fyfe said the WSC would support a “responsible predator-prey management program” such as the controversial wolf cull program implemented in the South Peace and South Selkirk regions. However, Fyfe says a wolf cull program would have to be implemented with a broader approach.
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Moose spotted in the Lakes District in 2014. The moose population in the Bulkley Valley Lakes District declined by 20 per cent from 2004 to 2011, according to the provincial government. “Just to enact a wolf cull [program] with no other plan, I don’t think most people would support that, even hunters,” he said. “It needs to come with a bigger picture.” Part of the broader approach would include protecting wildlife habitat by taking a closer look at logging practices across the province, according to Fyfe. “In many cases, logging practices haven’t always been best practices,” he said. “You have to make sure you’re giving wildlife a home that they can actually sustain themselves in.” Fyfe said preservation of certain wildlife habitat areas would help support a healthy wildlife population. “If you’ve got the habitat and the land, the predators fill in nicely too.” The much smaller Woodfibre LNG project at a former pulp mill site near Squamish received federal environmental approval last week. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced Friday that the Woodfibre project has been found unlikely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The project received provincial approval in October 2015 after a joint review coordinated by the provincial government. Rallies and truck parades were held in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson last week to urge the federal government to approve LNG projects to provide an export market for B.C. gas.
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Comfor Management Services Ltd. Comfor Management Services Comfor Management Services Ltd. Ltd. Annual General Meeting Annual General Meeting Annual General Meeting AprilApril 26,26,26, 2016 pm 2016 atat 6:00 pm pm April 2016 at6:00 6:00 Village of Burns Lake Office Village of Burns Lake Office Village of Burns Lake Office
The B.C. government has sent officials to Ottawa to help work through the latest delay in the Pacific Northwest LNG project at Prince Rupert, a 90-day extension requested by the federal regulator to study fisheries impact. Rich Coleman, B.C.’s Minister for Natural Gas COMFOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD. LTD. COMFOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES Development, said Monday he hopes to “overcome IS LOOKING FOR DIRECTORS the delay” in approval IS LOOKING FOR DIRECTORS of the Petronas-backed The Village of Burns Lake is now accepting applications for Halibut Bites, liquefied natural gas W The Village of Burns is now accepting applications for representation on theLake Comfor Management Services Ltd. project that applied for Hot Crab Dip, Try one of our NE Board of Directors. representation on the Comfor Management Services Ltd. The Village of Burns Lake is now accepting applications for federal environmental Party Bread Board of on Directors. assessment more than representation the Comfor Management Services Interested individuals must submit an Application to Become a Ltd. two years ago. Director noindividuals later than 4:00pm, Friday April 15th. Applications Board of Interested Directors. must submit an Application to Become a “I’m confident that are available at www.burnslake.ca or at the Village Office and Director no later than 4:00pm, Friday April 15th. Applications any remaining quesare to be submitted to thesubmit Village of Burns Lake at Interested individuals must an Application to Becom tions can be answered are available at www.burnslake.ca or at the Village village@burnslake.ca or PO Box 570, Burns Lake, BC V0J Office 1E0 or and completely and quickDirector are no later than 4:00pm, April 15th. to be submitted toOffice the Village of Burns Lake at Applicatio delivered to the Village atFriday #15 3rd Avenue. ly,” Coleman said in a are available at www.burnslake.ca or at theLake, Village Office village@burnslake.ca or PO Box 570, Burns BC V0J 1E0 ora statement. “They have Eligible candidates for the Comfor Management Services Ltd. to thetoVillage Office at of #15Burns 3rd Avenue. are to bedelivered submitted the Village Lake at to be. Jobs for British Board of Directors must: Columbians should not village@burnslake.ca orfor PO Box 570, Burns Corporations Lake, BC V0J Eligible the Comfor Services Ltd. 1E candidates Be qualified as required by theManagement Business be held by unnecessary ... or some of our all time favourites... chicken wings, Board ofAct Directors must: to the Village Office #15 to 3rd to become, act or at continue actAvenue. as a director; and delays.” pork bits, potatodelivered skins, Complete and submit an Application to Become a Coleman said the $36 zucchini wedges, Be qualified as Comfor required by the Business Corporations Eligible candidates for the Management Services Lt billion plant and pipeDirector calamari & more! Act to become, act or continue to act as a director; and line would be the largBoard of Directors must: Preference will be given to residents of the Lakes District. JOIN US FOR est private investment Complete and submit an Application to Become a Successful candidates will be appointed to the Board of in Canadian history, BREAKFAST Director Be qualified required by the Business Corporatio Directors at theas Comfor Management Services Ltd. Annual equivalent to four Site Sundays: 9am-2pm General Meeting. more on the act Board Act to become, act or continue asofDistrict. a director; C dams, five Olympic Preference will beFor given toinformation residents of to the Lakes Closed Mondays for winter. Directors for Comfor contact the Village of Burns Lake games or 11 Port Mann Successful candidates will be to the to Board of Complete and submit anappointed Application Become a bridge projects. 250.692.7587. Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078
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Burns Lake chamber helps promotes our region "Almost every person I talked to wanted to come to the north," says Chamber Manager FLAVIO NIENOW The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce helped promote the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) at an outdoor adventure and travel show in Vancouver. Presented by G Adventures, the two-day event gathered over 250 exhibitors on March 12-13, 2016. "It's one of the premier events in Vancouver for people to get travel information," explained chamber manager Susan Schienbein, who was the only representative from the RDBN at the event. Exhibitors from all over the world helped visitors plan their next adventure by talking about the best aspects of their regions. "[There were] exhibitors from as far away as the Zulu Nyala Safari Game Lodge in Africa to our very own travel Northern B.C. booth," said Schienbein. The travel Northern B.C. booth, which had eight people representing different parts of Northern B.C., was a "huge draw," according to Schienbein. Travel Northern B.C. booth representatives gave away visitor guides of the region as well as items such as sunglasses, lip balms and jump drives. "Our booth always draws a large crowd because we have a big space and lots SUBMITTED PHOTO
Travel Northern B.C. booth at the outdoor adventure and travel show in Vancouver. The two-day event gathered over 250 exhibitors from all over the world on March 12-13. Chamber manager Susan Schienbein said people seemed fascinated with Northern B.C.
PROGRAM MANAGER / CYSN Care Worker LAKES DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICES is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Program Manager / Child and Youth Special Needs Care Worker. This position combines management of the program with delivery of direct service hours to children, youth and families of the Child and Youth Special Needs program. This position is responsible for overseeing the team of CYSN Care Workers as well as ensuring that the developmental potential of children & youth with special needs is optimized and families’ capacity to manage and care for their children’s special needs is strengthened. Employer:
Lakes District Community Services Society 132 Unit B Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Term: 15 hours / week, salary is based upon the BCGEU Collective Agreement Start Date: April 1st, 2016 Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Child & Youth Care or related field Contact: Kelly Turford, Executive Director E-mail: kelly.turford@ld-cs.ca Mail: PO Box 970, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 • Fax: (250) 692-3935 Closing Date: March 31st, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.
CHILD & YOUTH SPECIAL NEEDS (CYSN) Care Worker LAKES DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICES is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Child and Youth Special Needs Care Worker. This position facilitates direct service hours to children, youth and families of the Child and Youth Special Needs program. The program focuses on skill development such as; Pro-social skills, life skills, recreation, independence & transition and support to families. Employer:
Lakes District Community Services Society 132 Unit B Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Term: 16 hours / week, salary is based upon the BCGEU Collective Agreement Start Date: April 1st, 2016 Qualifications: Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Child & Youth Care, or related field. Contact: Kelly Turford, Executive Director E-mail: kelly.turford@ld-cs.ca Mail: PO Box 970, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 • Fax: (250) 692-3935 Closing Date: March 31st, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.
of room for folks to get inside the booth and interact and engage," she said. "As a team, we promote the entire area and try to highlight the route between Prince George and Prince Rupert; we talk about all the side trips and how folks could spend a couple of extra days in the region." Schienbein said many visitors were planning a trip to the Yukon or Alaska, so she was able to give them information on things to stop and see on the way. "I spoke to lots of folks about the Lakes District, about heading up to Granisle, over to the Southside, camping in Fraser Lake and checking out the amazing swans and then of course, a lot of talk about fishing for steelhead in the Morice River." Schienbein said people seemed fascinated with Northern B.C. "Almost every person I talked to wanted to come to the north; even after we outlined the distance from the The Association of BC Lower Mainland." Schienbein said the Forest Professionals most interesting subject recently presented Frank that came up this year with the Climate Change was bears. Innovator Award. Frank "A lot of people worked tirelessly to asked if it was safe to show the government camp/hike in the north because of the bears." that a change to the way This was the second the forest is replanted year that the chamafter devastation by the ber was chosen by the pine beetle or regular RDBN to attend the harvesting activities can Vancouver outdoor show on its behalf. have a huge impact. "These events are reCongratulations, Frank! ally important to attend as folks are planning trips right now," said Schienbein. "The high exchange rate for the U.S. dollar is helping Frank (l) with ABCFP President Jonathan Lok, RFT British Columbians and Canadians plan 'staycations' and we couldn't be happier about that."
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PLAYGROUND VANDALIZED AT LITTLE ANGELS DAYCARE The playground at Little Angels Daycare in Burns Lake was vandalized during the weekend of March 1213, 2016. A window was broken at the daycare and the playground panel was burned. Playground manager Nikki Joyce said it could cost up to $5000 to replace the playground panel. According to Joyce, building the playground was not an easy task - it required six different grants to cover the total cost of $15,000. She said this was the first time that the daycare’s playground was vandalized. The RCMP is still investigating the incident. According to corporal Terry Gillespie with the Burns Lake RCMP, it is too early in the investigation to discuss possible suspects.
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LOOKING GOOD The old Lakeland Hotel is taking shape and band manager Adele Gooding says they hope to open this summer. They have over 15 local people employed and she said they have tried to hire from each local band but also hire some non-First Nations workers. She said it has helped some workers get the IT hours needed. They will be holding training soon for customers service. The training will be in partnership with Lakes District Aboriginal Training to Employment Society and PGNAETA. FLAVIO NIENOW PHOTO
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Assault involving a firearm in Topley
On Sunday March 20, 2016, at 9:51 a.m., the Houston RCMP received a complaint of an assault which involved a firearm in Topley. As this incident involved an individual with firearms, the North District Emergency Response team was called to assist the Houston-Granisle Detachment. Just after 5 p.m., the suspect was taken into custody without incident and without injury to anyone involved. The suspect appeared in Houston Provincial court on March 21, 2016.
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Curling wraps up with funspiel The curling season in Burns Lake wrapped up last weekend with the 2016 ‘players choice’ game on Friday and the annual ‘funspiel’ on Saturday. The winner of the players choice game was the team led by Kevin Partington Pattie Corfe, Fred Saul and Halley Finch. It was a very close game the whole way through, tied in the eighth end. It came down to the last rock in an extra end for a steal of one. The game was very exciting for the fans watching from upstairs. Results for the funspiel were not available by press time.
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The Beacon Theatre presents Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and disguise on Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. This performance is free of charge, brought to the Lakes District by The Beacon, with the support of The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation. Rosalie Craig stars as Rosalind, in this National Theatre Live production from London. With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden. There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of
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Puccini’s ‘Turandot' The Beacon and the Lakes District Arts Council present Puccini’s final opera. The opera is an epic fairy tale set in China, live in HD on April 3 at 1 p.m. at the Beacon Theatre. Nina Stemme takes on the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand. Marco Berti stars as Calàf, the brave prince who sings the famed aria “Nessun dorma”, and who finally wins Turandot’s love. Anita Hartig appears in the role of Liù, the faithful slave girl. Franco Zeffirelli’s golden production is conducted by Paolo Carignani. All tickets are $12, available at the door.
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Some things you may not know about the Burns Lake Snowmobile Club and the Cold Smoke Drags: We are a non-profit organization who wishes to continue to develop this club because we love sledding. Our proceeds go towards maintenance of the club property and we have a 32km trail system leading from the property which is an ongoing project. We hope to complete another 13km this year.
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We have been hosting the drags since 2001. First two years at Carnoustie Golf Course, then at our club property at 5.5km Babine Lake Road, which we have logged and developed over the years. We have a large warm up shelter with a great set up to run a concession. We received a grant from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to install full power to our site and will be installing poles this year to light up the full length of the track. Our track is a 500ft, two lane drag strip with a 600ft run out. We use a technical Race America tree light system at the start line which gives us complete race information. Racers can get a time print out of their run. Racers from all over the province come out to our now one day event. We have built a very large stand of bleachers for spectators. We are hoping to secure a grant to build bleachers on the pit side as well. We are able to hold this event thanks to our generous sponsors and the hard work put in by our club members and volunteers. We give back to the community by hiring the Island Gospel youth group to look after the entry gate. As well we are fortunate to have the Burns Lake Rotary Club look after the concession. Some stats from this year: We had 52 registrants, including 9 kids ages 10 and under in the kitty class running 120cc’s. We ran 304 races in 14 classes in the time span of eight hours. Taking that into account there was a race every 1.7 minutes or every 100 seconds. Six racers accounted for 216 races. One racer, #59 young Matt McCray of Prince George in particular, ran 53 times. Local racer, #31 Marco Punis, had the top three speeds of 100.77, 101.14 and 103.02. We also had a perfect reaction time of .500 by Steve Way of Prince George. Lanes 1 and 2 were 50/50 for wins. We are already looking forward to next years event scheduled for February 18, 2017. Hope to see you there.
Topley Bingo Easter Monday March 28, 2016 at the Topley Community Hall . Doors open 7:00 p.m., Bingo Starts 7:30 p.m.
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Local Artist Sale and Show Social Event. April 23 at 7:30 p.m., Decker Lake Community Hall. For info: Bev Olinyk bevolinyk@gmail.com 250-698-7685 or 250-698-7337.
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Lakes District residents could have a B.C. Hydro employee knocking on their doors any time soon to replace their smart meters. B.C. Hydro plans to remove approximately 88,000 smart meters across the province that are either faulty or may not meet Measurement Canada standards by 2019. "Like any electronic equipment, we are anticipating having to replace 10,000 smart meters a year for the next four years through normal course of business: broken screens, software upgrades, exterior damage, etc," says a B.C. Hydro press release. "The other 48,000 meters will enter Measurement Canada’s routine meter testing process to verify they are measuring accurately; once the tests are complete, they will reenter our inventory." According to Mora Scott, a B.C. Hydro spokesperson, customers will receive a letter before their meters are replaced. However, residents don't need to be home while the exchange is taking place. "All our installers are fully qualified and carry photo identification," said Scott. "The installer has been asked to knock on the door before starting work." Meter exchanges usually take place Monday to Friday be-
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tween 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. B.C. Hydro has installed 1.93 million smart meters since 2011 and more than 99 per cent of customers have a new meter. However, B.C. Hydro says the work to remove meters is not related to the smart metering program. Scott said meters were already being replaced on a regular basis before the smart metering program was implemented. "We are simply returning to that practice," she said. B.C. Hydro says the smart metering program was an important and necessary investment to help B.C. Hydro modernize its aging electricity system. The program was completed at the end of 2015 and new meters have a minimum life expectancy of 20 years. "Like any electronic equipment, some of those meters may need to be replaced over time," says B.C. Hydro. "These replacements are currently covered under warranty with our meter vendor." Lakes District News asked B.C. Hydro if an unusual spike in someone's B.C. Hydro bill would indicate that their meter is faulty. Scott said the answer is "no." "Over the last three years, we have tested hundreds of smart meters in independent labs at the request of customers and not one has failed an accuracy test," she said. "We are confident the meters are measuring electricity accurately." According to B.C. Hydro, there are many reasons why a bill could be higher than expected, including the type of heating system, the type building or facility, how the building was constructed, as well as changes in people's behaviour such as doing more laundry or cooking more often.
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Brian will be presenting “The Long Road” - a 55 minute documentary which is a 25-year history of his work, with Ratanak, in Cambodia. Followed by a question and answer period plus coffee and dessert.
His work of rescuing women from sexual exploitation has been highlighted by the major TV networks in Canada and the U.S. and resulted in awards from the Vancouver Police, RCMP, Governor General of Canada (Meritorious Service)Medal and Government of Canada’s Golden Jubilee Medal.
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Brian McConaghy – Speaker Bio Brian McConaghy, Founding Director of Ratanak International, was a Forensic Scientist with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 22 years. For 19 of those years he performed his duties with the RCMP while setting up and running Ratanak International as a volunteer. Brian is a man with a burden for the people of Cambodia. Having grown up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Brian knows what it is like to live under the stress of political turmoil. Brian first visited Cambodian refugee camps in Thailand in 1989. What he witnessed there appalled him. This experience led him into Cambodia several months later, only to find conditions worse than in the camps. This was the start of a long journey that has taken Brian and Ratanak International through many challenging and rewarding times in their desire to be servants of the Khmer people. After visiting Cambodian refugee camps
and seeing a documentary on Cambodia, Brian was moved to study the complexities of this country and to do something to alleviate the suffering. The result was a charity named after a little girl he saw dying in that documentary. Brian never got to meet Ratanak but she changed his life. His dedication to the people of Cambodia is a reflection of the person of Jesus Christ at work in his life. The challenge for Brian in Cambodia has been immense from the start, often traumatic and overwhelming but also full of hope and even great joy. Yet his goal remains the same: Keep pushing ahead, saving one life at a time, in the name of Jesus Christ. Advertising generously donated by Lakes District News
Darla “DARLA” is another escape artist. Within the first week she managed to remove all the insulation, and push her way through to the outdoor pen. She now has in- and outdoor access. Darla has not been socialized enough to take away her fear and would need a very patient home. Call 250-692-7476 for adoption details. Advertising donated by LD News
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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, some good news is just over the horizon. Resist the temptation to celebrate prematurely, but don’t be surprised when Lady Luck breaks your way.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, a big project is yours to make work. This is a big responsibility, but you are up to the task. Keep forging ahead and you will be pleased with the results.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: A number of opportunities are coming your way in the near future, Leo. Just get ready to take advantage of these chances when opportunity knocks. It rarely knocks twice.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Focusing on one thing is a tricky proposition this week, Aquarius. You have a lot of things on your mind, but do your best to maintain focus. Take breaks, if necessary.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Relationships are on your mind, Virgo. You are anxious to show loved ones how much you care for them, and they will respond in kind.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Someone’s criticism may shock you, Pisces, but that could be for the best. It may just ground you and bring you back to reality.
Our town Topley Community Club annual loonie auction with a potluck supper starting at 5:30pm. Apr. 9. All proceeds go towards our hall maintenance. Topley Bingo. Mar. 28, doors open at 7pm bingo starts at 7:30pm. Door prizes and food concession. Topley Community Hall. Invitation to Colleymount Road residents and all those interested in improvements to the road. Hear from the Colleymount Road Working Group about successes and next steps; feedback from the ministry and updates from LDM and logging companies. March 30, 2016 7pm. Trout Creek Hall Local Artist sale and show Social event. April 23, 2016, 7:30pm, Decker Lake Community Hall. Bev Olinyk, bevolinyk@gmail.com, (250) 698 7685 or (250) 698 7337.
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Fall Fair meeting Cancer Society building on main street at 7pm, Mar. 31/16. The Lakes District Community Initiatives Office of the Canadian Cancer Society office hours: Tuesdays from 10am to noon; Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm; and Fridays from 10am to 1pm. Drop in and browse through our on-going garage sale items and our arts & crafts tables (donations gratefully accepted). Contact us at (250) 692-7203 or email us at burnslake@ bccancer.ca and inquire about joining our group as a volunteer! For cancer information or Cancer Connect: 1-888-939-3333. Website: www.cancer.ca. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture
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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake
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DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.
Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake
Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.
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Burns Lake Community Church New location: Burns Lake Band (old highschool): 10:30 am
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Lakes Fellowship 724 Babine Lake Road
Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God www.lakesfellowship.ca Pastor Matthew Westergard 250-692-7464
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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
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The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, has a lending library available. Please phone before dropping by. All donations to the Burns Lake Hospice Program are greatly appreciated! Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (250) 692-2448 PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845 THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. 1-800321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc
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.
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.
THE CHRONIC DISEASE Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 6922440
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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.
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Req. Full-Time for Haworth plumbing. Must have previous residential exp. 3 years in trade minimum, journeyman preferred. Flexible Hours. Top wages provided. Call: 250-975-0514 haworthplumbing@ hotmail.ca
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Field Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Houston, Smithers & Burns Lake Territory We are currently accepting applications for a Resident Field Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians for the Houston, Smithers & Burns Lake Territory.
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Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck & equipment dealerships in business since 1949. The Inland Group has grown to over 1,200 employees & 23 locations in North America. www.inland-group.com Competitive Compensation Package offered!
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.
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• Machinists • Millwrights • Fabricators • Painters • General Labourers 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 The Elizabeth Fry Society in Burns Lake is currently accepting applications for the following positions: FAMILY COUNSELLOR-TEAM SUPERVISOR This position is full time, 35 hours per week; wage scale of $24.78 - $ 28.86 FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS There is one full time position of 35 hours per week and one part time position of 25 hours per week; wage scale of 19.03 - $22.18 CAPC-FADER FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER This position is full time, 35 hours per week; wage scale of $19.03 - $22.18 CASUAL TRANSITION HOUSE SUPPORT WORKERS The wage scale is $16.81 - $19.58 For more information or to apply with resume and cover letter please email: tamara-efry@telus.net or mail to: Elizabeth Fry Society, PO Box 316, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Village of Fraser Lake
RECREATION DIRECTOR The Village of Fraser Lake is seeking a Recreation Director. Our Recreation Director is responsible for the organization and implementation of Village supported recreational activities in our community. The Recreation Director also plays a key role in the planning, organization and implementation of community events. The Recreation Director will be actively involved in community liaison, event planning, program coordination and provision. The Recreation Director will work to build and maintain strong relationships with groups and organizations for the purpose of recreation. This is a temporary term position. The term of the employment will run from the beginning of April to September 30, 2016. Hours of work are based on 40 hours per week or 1040 hours for the term of employment. A willingness to work a flexible schedule is required to address program schedules and work load during the busy summer months. Regular evening and weekend work will be required. A competitive hourly wage is offered. Please refer to the Village of Fraser Lake website www.fraserlake.ca for the full job description and list of preferred qualifications. Applications will be treated as confidential and must be received by March 25, 2016 at 4:00 pm. Interested applicants must send a letter of interest and resume to: Rodney Holland, Chief Administrative Officer Village of Fraser Lake, 210 Carrier Crescent, P.O. Box 430, Fraser Lake, B.C. V0J 1S0 Telephone: (250) 699-6257, Fax: (250) 699-6469 E-mail: rjholland@fraserlake.ca We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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GENERAL MANAGER The Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the General Manager. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations by providing leadership, guidance and support in accordance with the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce constitution and Board of Trade Act regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining good public relations with Chamber members, appropriate government officials, community partners, Board, and employees. A complete job description can be found at www.burnslakechamber.com
General Labourers Pinnacle Renewable Energy Burns Lake is currently seeking hard working, enthusiastic individuals to join our production team! Opening is for our Burns Lake site only. Positions are for various areas of our mill site and involve manual labour. If you are interested, please send your resume to Maria.Marquardt@pinnaclepellet.com
“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca
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Reuse Shed Attendant Position In an effort to support and encourage reuse activities, the Regional District is seeking an individual to work at the reuse shed, on a trial basis, at the Burns Lake Transfer Station. The hours of work for this temporary (on trial) position will be as follows: • Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:15am to 5:15pm for a total of 28 hours per week (no benefits). The general duties of the Reuse Shed Attendant will be: • Promote awareness of the reuse shed and goals of reuse and recycling. • Inspect items for placement in the reuse shed to ensure items are in good working order and condition. • On a regular basis visually keep an eye on the reuse shed inventory. Maintain the reuse shed in a clean and tidy condition. • Remove from the reuse shed any prohibited items and products that are unacceptable due to poor or unsafe condition. Remove items from the reuse shed to make room for new stock. The Reuse Shed Attendant will not be allowed to remove items from the reuse shed for personal use. • Documentation of reuse activities. Skills that the Reuse Shed Attendant should possess: • Good public relations and conflict resolution skills; • An understanding of local reuse and recycling opportunities; • Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions; • Be safety conscious; • An ability to keep an organized and clean and tidy facility, including the ability to correctly fill out paperwork and documentation. Resumes which include a detailed description of relevant experience will be accepted until 3:00pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Regional District office in Burns Lake. Please indicate on your resume that you are applying for the Burns Lake Reuse Shed Attendant Position. Resumes may be faxed to 250-692-3305 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.
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Casual Community Support Worker For more information please call Gloria Brown at (250) 692-7577. Resumes will be accepted Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm at 132B Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, BC.
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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca
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Knockholt Landfill Attendant The Regional District is seeking one individual to work at the Knockholt Landfill, which is located approximately 8km east of Houston, BC. A landfill compactor, excavator with thumb, crawler dozer, dump truck and roll-off truck will be used at the facility. The hours of operation of the Knockholt Landfill are Monday through Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm, closed Statutory Holidays. The position available is for the following: • Working under an averaging agreement, 7 days on (Monday through Sunday) followed by 7 days off, 9 hours per day, for a total of 63 hours every two weeks. The available position is permanent, full time and offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package following the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. The general duties of the landfill attendant will be: • Daily operations of the landfill including directing vehicle traffic to proper unloading zones, use of heavy equipment to spread and compact the garbage, hauling cover soil, unloading public drop off bins at the landfill active face, plowing snow in the winter and grading roads in the summer; • Maintaining a clean and accessible public drop off area, conducting regular inspections of the electric fence and ensuring that the on-site weigh scale is operational; • Greeting and assisting the public in the proper disposal of waste materials; • General maintenance of on-site equipment; • Monitoring, reporting and documentation of landfill activities including recycling initiatives. Skills that the landfill attendant should possess: • Good public relations skills; • Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions; • Be safety conscious; • An ability to keep an organized and clean and tidy site, including the ability to correctly fill out paperwork and documentation; • Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment including loaders, excavators with thumbs, crawler dozers, dump trucks and roll-off trucks. Experience with the above equipment in earthwork and road building construction activities where achievement of proper elevation and grading is desired. Resumes which include a detailed description of relevant experience will be accepted until 3:00pm, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Regional District office in Burns Lake. Resumes may be faxed to 250-692-3305 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.
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Has the following positions available for the Nechako Lakes Early Intervention & School Age Therapy Program:
• 1 Family Services Coordinator - 35 hrs/wk • 1 Therapy Assistant - 17.5 hrs/wk These are permanent positions beginning April 18th, 2016. For a detailed job summary and qualifications required please visit our website at www.bvcdc.ca Apply by resume by April 8th, 2016: Kerri Bassett Executive Director Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre E-mail: director@bvcdc.ca Phone: (250) 847-4122 Fax: (250) 847-9338
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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.
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1999 DODGE pick up, extended cab, 5.9 Cummins, 4WD, 3500, flatdeck. $6,500. Tel: (250) 694-3535
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EASTER HOLIDAY WEEKEND HOURS:
Restaurant will be closed Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday and reopen Monday.
HOURS:
Mon. to Sat.: 11:00am-10:00pm • Sun.: 4:00pm-9:30pm (Kitchen closes at 9:00pm) Liquor Store open Sunday & Monday: 9:00am-10:00pm Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00am-11:00pm
Lakeside Multiplex - 103 Flogum Dr., Burns Lake Phone: 250-692-3817 • Email: villagerecreation@burnslake.ca Village of Burns Lake - 15 3rd Ave, Burns Lake Phone: 250-692-7587 • Email: village@burnslake.ca
Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067
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Bill & Wendy Imus Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2
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Burns Lake Recycling Depot HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL RECYCLING... Including Bottles & Cans, Plastics, Cardboard & Paper, Glass, Metal, Electronics, Lightbulbs, Batteries, Small Appliances - like Microwaves, Power Tools & More. NOW ACCEPTING THERMOSTATS
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3356 10th Street, Box 68, Houston • Phone: 250-845-7000
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WALK-OFF MATS SERVICE • LAUNDRY FACILITIES • COMPLETE LINEN SERVICE SHOP SUPPLIES • DROP OFF LAUNDRY SERVICE • SEWING SERVICES - REPAIRS ETC.
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Burns Lake accepting payments by credit card Flavio Nienow The Village of Burns Lake plans to start accepting online payments for utilities, property taxes and penalties by credit card. The village currently accepts cash, debit card, cheque or online banking payments. However, many residents have expressed the desire to pay with their credit card, whether it is to gain points, or because they don't have the funds to pay their entire bill all at once. Burns Lake residents still won't be able to make credit card payments at the village office - the service will only be available through the village's website at http://office.burnslake.ca. Typically when a company accepts a credit card payment for services, there is a cost to the company which could be between one to five per cent of the payment. In this case, the
cost of the transaction will be transferred to the cardholder. Bernice Crossman, Director of Finance for the Village of Burns Lake, said the village hopes to have the system up and running by the end of April or early May 2016. According to a village staff report, in the future the village expects to see the scope grow to other payments such as dog licenses and business licences.
Residential sewer rates to increase As part of the 2016 provisional budget, Burns Lake council approved a 9.8 per cent increase to residential sewer rates. According to the village, this increase will help mitigate the ever-growing cost of the materials that the village uses to maintain streets and treat water and sewage.
According to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Burns Lake, the purpose of the increase was to ensure that $50,000 goes to sewer reserves. “While it is unfortunate that taxes need to be raised, council feels that in order to maintain the high level of services that our residents receive, a small increase must be implemented,” says council. Tax rate for residents will increase by one per cent while the tax rate for businesses will decrease by two per cent. The village says the tax reduction for local commercial businesses will help reduce the yearly expense associated with running a business and encourage entrepreneurs to invest locally instead of moving their business to another area. “By providing incentives like this, we hope to encourage businesses to fill our local commercial space as well as invest in their properties,” says council.
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2016 Sierra 1500 Kodiak Edition, and lease of a 2016 Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA), Terrain SLE-1 AWD (3SA), Acadia SLE-1 AWD(3SA). License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between March 1 and March 31, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model-year GMC model, excluding GMC Canyon 2SA, Sierra and Sierra HD. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, licence and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ** $10,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $5,445 Cash Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive) and a $555 manufacturer-to-dealer Kodiak Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2016 Sierra SLE 1500 Kodiak Edition, 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 forgoing this $5,445 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $34,344/$31,346/$40,578, including $893/$670/$670 Loyalty Cash (tax exclusive), $0/$500/$1,000 lease cash, $3,000/$0/$0 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit and a $1,000/$0/$0 bonus credit for a new eligible 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA)/Terrain SLE-1 AWD (3SA)/Acadia SLE-1 AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $159/$184/$209 for 24/48/48 months at 0%/0.9%/0.49% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $1,050/$0/$0 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $9,306/$19,104/$21,696, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $25,039/$13,036/$19,467. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. †† 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 2016 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between March 1 and March 31, 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 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. ‡ Vehicle user interfaces are products of Apple® and Google® and their terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone. Data plan rates apply. ^^ The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2016 GMC vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four lube-oil-filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.
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