Burns Lake Lakes District News, April 11, 2012

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New board A $2.4 million funding boost appointed for arena expansion project for CMSL Beach elected president for a second term REBECCA BILLARD It only took five minutes to appoint directors to the Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL) board during an annual general meeting held in council chambers recently.

The decision was made by Village of Burns Lake mayor and councillors based on their prior recommendations.

New directors to the board are Village of Burns Lake Coun.

Susan Schienbein and Wet'suwet'en First Nation representative Reg Ogen.

Returning board members are Village of Burns Lake Coun.

Quentin Beach, local resident and previously an alternate director Roseanne Murray, Burns Lake Band Coun. Wesley Sam and Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Jeff Brown.

Karen Ogen, Albert Gerow and David De Wit were also appointed

as First Nation alternate directors.

Replaced from the board was former Village of Burns Lake Coun. Eileen Benedict and former Mayor Bernice Magee.

Because the Village of Burns Lake holds the shares of CMSL in trust for the community, the six member board of directors for CMSL is appointed by village council.

Of the six seats on the board, one seat is reserved for the Office of the Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs, one seat for the Burns Lake Band and one seat for the Wet'suwet'en First Nation.

The chief and council of these First Nations groups is responsible for selecting an individual to represent them on the board.

The three remaining seats are filled with an individuals from the community and the village.

Executive positions were filled by vote during the board's first official meeting last week.

For the second term running Beach was elected president and Sam was also reelected to the vice president seat.

Murray was elected as board secretary.

Brown was absent from the meeting.

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Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, Mayor Luke Strimbold, Burns Lake Band Chief Albert Gerow and Regional District of Bulkley Nechako chair Bill Miller celebrated the $2.4 million funding announcement with Babine Forest Products sawmill employees and their families last week.

Multi sport facility expansion expected to be completed by 2015 REBECCA BILLARD Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad arrived at the Babine Forest Products employee breakfast last week bearing good news for Burns Lake.

As part of the ongoing community rebuilding effort, Rustad announced that the province is chipping in $2.4 million in funding to the approximate $3 million arena expansion project.

Clean drinking water is a big concern for First Nation communities.

Dubbed the Lakes District multi sport facility expansion and healthy living project, it will see the existing Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena and the curling rink combined into a multi sport recreation facility.

As reported in the Lakes District News edition of Nov. 30, 2011, Village of Burns Lake mayor and council chose to proceed with the grant application offered by the Ministry of Community Sport and Cultural Development's community recreation program for the upgrades late last year.

As well as the $2.4 million grant from the province, $392,000 will come from the Village of Burns Lake's capital reserves and general revenue over a three year pe-

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Village of Burns Lake chief administrative officer Sheryl Worthing said, "Funding has been applied for from other sources and we will continue to look for other funding opportunities, however the facility will go ahead as planned as the core funding has been secured."

Once constructed, the two level multi sport facility will be a 10,000 square foot building that will join the existing arena and curling rink and will contain a squash More on page 2 ...

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Construction of the project is to start in October 2012 and is expected to be completed in March 2015.

Worthing said, “The arena and the recreation centre expansion will be run by the Village of Burns Lake and the curling rink will continue to be operated by the Burns Lake Curling Club.”

According to Rustad, the project will not only create employment, but it will also support healthy family activities.

Worthing said, “All phases of the project will be posted on B.C. Bid, which is an open and transparent process.”

She said, “There will be an emphasis in the tender that local contractors be employed during the construction of the facility. The arena’s original architectural drawings will be submitted to the successful architectural and engineering firm and the design will be upgraded to meet our current needs.”

Mayor Luke Strimbold said, “The expansion of our arena and curling rink to create a new Lakes District multi Sport facility will be a great addition to Burns Lake. This project

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will create opportunities for training and coaching, provide the community with a meeting space, allow for the development of new recreation programs and improve current programs, as well as provide a venue for all community groups to utilize.”

Mayor Strimbold said, “This project represents another example of all areas of government working together to support the Village of Burns Lake.”

Regional District of Bulkley Nechako chair Bill Miller said, “The province recognizing the opportunity to add to the efforts of our local community will give energy to all of us. The whole region benefits when we come together to make these infrastructure investments in our communities.”

Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development also issued a statement via press release regarding the funding announcement.

She said, “Recreation centres are often the hub of smaller communities like Burns Lake.”

“They provide valuable opportunities for people to get involved in activities that promote physical fitness and strengthen community ties. It’s a priority for the province to promote healthy choices for B.C. families by supporting communities in their efforts to build or upgrade recreation infrastructure,” she added.

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Grant funding to boost tourism potential LEDA captures economic recovery dollars for tourism initiatives REBECCA BILLARD A $9,200 grant to the Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA) will help market Burns Lake as a tourist destination.

Cindy Shelford, LEDA's economic development officer recently said to Lakes District News that the cooperative tourism marketing funding will assist in the production of a community trail map, a mountain bike brochure and will also help to update a photo image bank.

"These are ongoing projects that we are working on,” Shelford said.

“We started on the projects last fall but we need to make sure that this a good quality project and because LEDA lost funding from the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako and the Village of Burns Lake this year and I am now only working part time with LEDA, we said to Northern B.C. Tourism that we needed assistance with this project," Shelford said.

As reported in the Lakes District News edition of Jan. 25, 2012 the Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako's area B, Burns Lake rural both decided not to renew LEDA's funding agreement for 2012.

The village contributes $46,613 and RDBN's area B contributes $62,988 to local economic development initiatives annually.

Of this, $60,000 went toward funding LEDA, $20,000 goes to tourism coordination and management in the Lakes District and $29,601 is for community economic

development grants.

As a result of the funding cuts, and LEDA's request for help, Shelford said that LEDA is now working on the project in conjunction with Clint Fraser, from the Northern B.C. Tourism Association.

Shelford said the project is in the process of being reconfigured and updated.

The community trail map, once complete, will include local recreation sites as well as trails.

"We will also be working on promotional brochures to showcase the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Park on Boer Mountain."

As part of the project, LEDA is also in the process of developing a local photo image bank.

"We already have a small photo image bank and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako also has a small one, so we are looking at potentially combining these."

Shelford explained that local residents will be able to submit photos to the photo image bank, which will then possibly be used for future promotional initiatives for the area.

"People will be able to submit their photos, and we may also have someone go out and take some photos for us. Photos will be able to be added to the image bank at any time. They are a valuable asset and are a good resource to attract people to the area.”

“An example would be movie producers looking to scout a location to film, so we could send them photos of the local area. Another example would be for use in promotional brochures or for people look-

ing to relocate to Burns Lake and want to see some images of the area first. We are still in the process of working out all the details," Shelford said.

The image bank will likely be accessible from a website, however Shelford said this is still in the process of being developed.

LEDA is also in the process of finding a new location to operate from.

As reported in the Lakes District News edition of March 7, 2012, LEDA moved out of the Forestry Heritage Centre they shared with the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce for two years.

Brenda Hiebert LEDA chair said, "LEDA has moved out of the Forestry Heritage Centre as of Feb. 29 2012. With our funding being cut we have to watch the dollars we have left and the expenses at the Forestry Heritage Centre were just to great for us." While Hiebert did not want to comment further on the reasons for the move, she did say that the Village of Burns Lake was not renewing LEDA's tenancy agreement for 2012.

"We are currently without a home, however we are actively looking for affordable space. Our phone is being call forwarded to Cindy [Shelford] and our possessions are in storage for now until we find some new office space."

Shelford said two different downtown Burns Lake locations are currently being looked at as potential office space for LEDA. "We are negotiating for a good location which will be central to the downtown area," Shelford added.

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Spotlight falls on Cummins The information age might have sped up B.C. voters’ mood swings, but the basic dynamic hasn’t changed since the days of So-

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REBECCA BILLARD

It’s good news for Burns Lake A $2.4 million funding boost for the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena expansion project is certainly welcome news for Burns Lake.

The project will see the arena and the curling rink morph into a multi sport recreation facility that will include a squash court, a children’s indoor play area and a climbing wall.

This investment will be a big boost for Burns Lake, once completed it will provide locals with a great outlet for recreational entertainment. Not all local residents play hockey or skate, so it will be nice to have some indoor recreation options that are available year round and are off the ice.

The facility will also help attract people, including professionals like doctors, to live in the local area.

One of the province’s mandates for economic recovery in Burns Lake is to create projects that will boost local employment and while the construction phase for this project, which is set to begin this year, will certainly create some employment, the question of how much local employment this project will generate remains to be seen.

Although the Village of Burns Lake plan to emphasize in the tender that local contractors be hired during the construction process, ultimately the decision to hire locally will be left to the discretion of those

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awarded the contract.

Most often, companies have their own labour crews and contractors, leaving locals to watch the construction from the sidelines. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen in this instance, because as nice as it is to have this funding announced for the facility, locals still need a source of employment, especially after the loss of the Babine Forest Products sawmill.

I have heard a few comments from local residents that the province should be putting the $2.4 million towards the Lakes District Hospital replacement project instead. I agree that it does sound a little unusual for the province to be announcing funding for the multi sport recreation facility while the question of a new hospital still hangs in the air.

What you have to consider though, is that this is an initiative applied for by the Village of Burns Lake late last year. The village applied for this grant from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Recreation after council decided to proceed with the arena expansion project. You also have to consider that this grant comes from a separate pot of funding than the Lakes District Hospital replacement project would. Getting this funding, will not negatively impact on getting a new hospital.

Also when MLA John Rustad was in town to make the funding announcement for the multi sport recreation facility, he also announced that he will be arriving in Burns Lake again tomorrow for another announcement.

He was tight lipped on what this will be, so we will just have to sit tight until then.

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When familiarity breeds contempt, people vote to reject the familiar and see what happens.

Or as one radio talk-show caller summed up his decision to climb on board the B.C. Conservative bandwagon, he knows two things about leader John Cummins, “He’s not Adrian Dix and he’s not Christy Clark.”

It’s been more 21 years since Gordon Wilson reshaped B.C. politics and launched the modernday B.C. Liberal Party with a single quip in a leaders’ debate between a bickering Rita Johnston and Mike Harcourt.

Cummins has about a year to show he’s earned his rising poll numbers, and to refute the conventional wisdom that he’s the best friend the NDP has had since Wilson put them in power and later joined them.

So let’s get to know Cummins a bit better.

He’s 70, and has an 18-year record as a Reform-Alliance-Conservative MP. His Ottawa days are mainly remembered for battling treaties and Aboriginal only fisheries, and for being the first Reform MP to reverse himself and take the MP pension.

That pension pays him about $100,000 a year as he tries to build a second political career in B.C. Another legacy of Cummins’ federal record is his support for the harmonized sales tax.

As he hastens to clarify, he supported Conservative legislation to enter into HST deals with any province, which Ontario and B.C. subsequently did.

Cummins said B.C. could have brought in the HST at a lower rate to reflect its broader reach, as Atlantic provinces did.

But they tried to make it a “tax grab” and now they’ve “poisoned the well” for many years.

“We’re going to have to pay the price I guess, in the sense that where it has been introduced, it

has been shown to have grown business,” Cummins said.

“Think tanks on both the left and the right have come to that conclusion.”

To me this beats the NDP’s crude coffee shop populism that simply ignores HST benefits for small business and the poor.

Speaking of crude, Cummins further distinguishes himself from the B.C. Liberals by endorsing the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline to Kitimat.

He applauds the federal government for moving to place limits on submissions to federal environment hearings, citing the thousands of Internet sign-ups that have clogged the Northern Gateway hearings.

His record on aboriginal issues suggests he has little sympathy for territorial objections from First Nations, those with treaties or those without.

The April 19 by-elections in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope offer a chance for the B.C. Conservatives to present policy alternatives.

So far they’re against gas taxes, especially the carbon tax, against a second Metro Vancouver garbage incinerator, and in favour of fixing the ‘catch and release’ justice system.

These are the slogans that stand in for actual policies needed to govern.

Cummins will be going door to door in the by-elections, especially in Chilliwack-Hope, where he believes his upstart party has a real shot at winning.

He offers a telling anecdote about the last time he was doorknocking in Port Moody, the premier’s former hometown. The B.C. Liberals have suggested the B.C. Conservatives chose Christine Clarke as their candidate to capitalize on the premier’s name recognition.

That wasn’t what Cummins and his previously unknown candidate found when they first started campaigning.

“She’d say hi, my name is Christine Clarke, and the doors would close rather quickly,” Cummins said.

Now she identifies herself as the B.C. Conservative candidate, then gives her name.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.comtfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Tragedy fund society request employee info Privacy Act creates difficulties for society REBECCA BILLARD On March 19, 2012 the Burns Lake Tragedy Fund officially became a society and a new board was elected at an annual general meeting.

The temporary committee has now been disbanded.

The new board members are all local residents; president John McQueen, vice president Marvin Gerow, treasurer Jack Brown, secretary Susan Zimmer and directors Anna Bertacco, Laura Blackwell, George Deschene, Bruce Disher and Greg Kingcott.

A criteria has been set out for people to apply for money.

Assistance to individuals will be based upon the following priorities; injured workers, workers on shift the night of the disaster, workers employed by Babine Forest Products, other workers and employees of subcontractors of the mill and lastly community members who have become unemployed due to the economical effects of the mill disaster.

Money is now starting to go to those in need and quite a few applications have already been received, however because of the Privacy Act at Babine Forest Products, the society is having difficulty gaining access to the names of all employees that were injured during the Jan. 20, 2012 explosion and fire as well as the names and addresses of all Babine Forest Products employees.

The society needs to confirm employment at the sawmill, as well as employees addresses, because of this employees are encouraged to sign a release form to provide the society with access to this information.

Release forms can be picked up at the Lake Babine Nation band office, Bulkley Valley Credit Union (BVCU), Lakes District branch or Lakes District News office.

The society is also requesting that people be patient with the process.

Due to the issues presented by the Privacy Act they are finding it challenging to determine the names and addressed of the injured employees.

The society is re-

quired to be diligent when handing out the money as they have a responsibility, not only to the Babine Forest Products employees, but also to the donors.

The Burns Lake Tragedy Fund Society is also still accepting donations, which can be made at any Cana-

dian Imperial Bank of Canada [CIBC] branch in Canada.

Applications to apply for funding from the Burns Lake Tragedy Fund Society can be downloaded from the society’s website at www.burnslaketragedyfund.org or www.hamptonaffiliates.com.

Forms can also be picked up from the BVCU Lakes District branch and the Lake Babine Nation band office.

Filled out forms can be handed in at the BVCU Lakes District branch and the Lake Babine Nation band office.

Illegal hunter charged and fined Fraser Lake man pleads guilty to two charges CONTRIBUTED On March 12, 2012 the last of two men were sentenced in a Vanderhoof court room for their role in shooting a calf moose off of Stella Road near Fraser Lake.

Kenneth Dixon of Fraser Lake pled guilty to one count using another person’s hunting licence to hunt moose and to a second count of discharging a firearm from a maintained road.

The case dated back to Oct. 18, 2011 when a complaint was received

from a resident of Fraser Lake.

An investigation by Burns Lake conservation officers and the RCMP revealed that Dixon had shot a calf moose while it attempted to cross Stella Road then used his hunting partners licence to cover off the kill.

He was sentenced to pay a fine of $3,000 and suspended from hunting for a period of three years.

Dixon’s Browning seven millimetre rifle used in the offence was

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Editor: On the night of March 21, 2012 first responders were called to our driveway to attend to a two vehicle accident involving nine people.

The speed in which the police department, fire department, ambulance service and towing service got there was amazing.

It is a comforting feeling knowing that people will drop what they are doing to help someone out.

I was also equally impressed with our local hospital.

The nurses, doctor and the radiologist who was called in to look after and assess all of us did so with such care and efficiency.

Three of us needed further care in

Prince George we needed to be transported to Prince George Regional Hospital. The ambulance service from Fraser Lake came to get me and drove me to the Vanderhoof hospital.

It was amazing how four different communities came together to provide me the level of medical care I needed. Through everything that has happened, I have a greater sense of community. One that extends beyond our town limits and spills into our neighboring community.

Say what you want about small town living, but it is sure a comforting feeling knowing that when you need help, you know the men and women who are rushing to get to you.

Megan Benson

Electricity demand increasing Editor: It is scary to think that I was four years old the last time a major hydroelectric dam was built in this province.

That was back in 1984, when the Revelstoke dam was built on the Columbia River.

Nothing of significance has been added since then.

There were fewer than 3 million people living in B.C. in 1984 and more than enough power for them all.

Now, B.C.’s population is over 4.6 million and new uses for electricity pop up every day.

Unfortunately, you can only stretch an elastic band so far before it

snaps, which sums up the state of B.C.’s aging hydroelectric system.

What an incredible debt of gratitude we owe to previous generations for the investments they made, that we’ve all benefitted from greatly and for such an incredibly long time.

Jesse McClinton Victoria

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Lakes Economic Development Association’s Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate Cindy Shelford on receiving her Certificate in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo.

Cindy completed her “thesis” on the apparent disconnect and imbalance between Northern Rural and Southern Urban communities. Through Cindy’s research process it was realized that approximately 70% of BC’s resources come from the North.

23, Cindy 24 & 25, 2012engaging with As a result of theseMay findings, has been other communities to increase awareness of the significant contributions that the North provides to the overall economy of BC.

Minerals North is coming to Burns Lake!

This excitingBurns mining focused will Project take place for the fiUpdate: rst time ever in South Lakeevent Trail CAF Burns Lake and we are excited to present the theme for this year “Celebrating our Pasthas – Exploring our Future”.

LEDA been actively moving the project forward with ongoing stakeholder obtaining necessary or permits, More information can bemeetings, found at www.mineralsnorth.ca you can ask assessments and First Nations advisory, toAssociation review inarchaeological person by stopping into the Lakes Economic Development and evaluate (LEDA) office. the project to best utilize the area and trail quality.

The Minerals Northto 2012 committee would like to offer locals the LEDA is pleased announce that Darwin Zimmer has business been unique opportunity of participating tradeshow being held May 23 – hired as the Project Supervisor in forathe South Burns Lakeon Trail 25, 2012. Darwin will be responsible for the hiring of all the crews, Project. overseeing all ficomponents of the project reporting to LEDA’s Where do locals t? There are numerous possibleand ways to enjoy the Minerals Board of Directors.

North Tradeshow. The first would be to mark your calendars and be sure to attend!

For information regarding this exciting community initiative, please contact Shelford, Economic Officer.

We would love toCindy have as much local supportDevelopment as possible! Second, if you were interested in being a sponsor for the event, we would be more than happy to send you a sponsorship package.

Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA), Innovation Place Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA) 586 Hwy 16, Box 808 Burns Lake, BC Ph: 250/692-3700 Fa: 250/692-3701 540 Hwy. 16 West, Box 808, Burns Lake BC Ph: 250/692-3700 Fax: 250-692-3701 Email : edo@lakesdistrict.com OR info@lakesdistrict.com

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Log export policy shifts and Liberal party donations flow TOM FLETCHER Forests Minister Steve Thomson plans to visit a Surrey based forest company next week to discuss a shift in log export policy that producers say is diverting more B.C. logs to Asian buyers willing to pay up to twice as much as B.C. mills are offering.

Thomson was peppered with questions in the legislature for a second day last week about his ministry overruling its Timber Export Advisory Committee (TEAC) and allowing log exports despite an offer from Teal Jones Group to buy the logs for its B.C. mills.

Teal Jones chief financial officer Hanif Karmally said the company is ramping down production and shifts due to a lack of log supply.

It could put another 100 to 115 people to work if it had more logs, particularly to feed its small log mill.

Teal Jones’ Surrey operation is the largest

lumber producer on the B.C. coast, with a large log mill and shake mill in addition to the small log mill it opened in 2003 after a $30 million investment.

Total coastal log exports increased to a record 5.87 million cubic meters in 2011, up from 3.86 million in 2010, according to forest ministry figures.

That includes logs exported from private land, which are regulated by Ottawa.

About 20 per cent of logs from Crown land in coastal B.C. are going to export.

Thomson told reporters the TEAC changed its policy on how it declares logs as surplus to domestic needs, and how it calculates the domestic market value.

Cowichan Valley NDP MLA Bill Routley told the legislature that Nanaimo based Coastland Wood Industries as well as Teal Jones is seeing a log shortage.

“I’ve been told by mill managers that more B.C. mills will be gone if this level of raw

log exports continues,” Routley said.

Truck Loggers’ Association executive director Dave Lewis says B.C. has restricted coastal log exports for decades, but it has not solved the industry’s basic problems.

“Domestic buyers can only afford to pay $60 for a log that costs $78 to harvest,” Lewis said.

The TLA organized a forum on log exports to counter criticism of log exports.

“To put things very bluntly from a Terrace area perspective, if log exports were banned today, we might as well close the doors and throw away the keys,” said Bill Sauer of the North West Loggers Association.

Teal Jones co-owner Dick Jones said his company is not averse to log exports provided the rules are followed, and TEAC decides if logs are offered at fair market value and declared surplus. B.C. Liberals retain big lead in donations

Liberal party donations flow The B.C. Liberal Party has slipped in public opinion polls, but it’s still far out in front in the race for donations.

Financial statements released Wednesday by Elections BC show the B.C. Liberals collected more than $8.9 million in political contributions in 2011. About $5 million of that came from corporations, with most of the rest from individuals.

The B.C. NDP collected $4.4 million in political contributions last year. The vast majority was individual donations, with $831,000 from unions and about $230,000 from corporations and businesses.

Large individual donations to the B.C. Liberals included $100,000 each from Richard Ilich and John S. Major, $50,000 from Teck Corp. chairman Norm Keevil, and $50,000 from Gwyn Morgan, the former EnCana CEO who now serves as an advisor to Premier Christy Clark.

Companies controlled

by Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini donated a total of $128,000. Other corporate donors included Cactus Restaurants Ltd., which donated $42,500, and Earl’s with more than $24,000, despite the B.C. Liberal government’s imposition of the harmonized sales tax and increases to the provincial minimum wage.

Railways, forest and pharmaceutical firms also lined up to donate to the B.C. Liberals, a trend that has seen the party collect roughly double the amount of the NDP over the past decade. Natural gas producer EnCana gave the B.C. Liberals $146,200, and the largest single donation of $210,000 came from Vancouverbased mining company Goldcorp Inc. The B.C. Liberals finished 2011 with more than $1.5 million in the bank, although loans and other liabilities leave it with a surplus of just under $400,000 with an election just

over a year away. The NDP finished 2011 with a deficit of nearly $100,000, in a year when both major parties had leadership conventions as well as regular costs of operation.

The B.C. Conservative Party is going into two April 19 by-elections with $124,780 in the bank. Donations from individuals in 2011 total nearly $70,000, and account for most of the party’s 2011 income.

Their biggest donors are Ian G. Pyper and Margaret Pyper, who donated $5,000 each to the B.C. Conservatives last year.

The party also got $5,000 each from Cobra Venture Corp. and Perpetuity Investments Ltd., along with a third corporate donation of $1,000.

Both the NDP and B.C. Conservatives call for an end to corporate and union donations to provincial political parties, a rule that already applies to federal parties.

Yap replaces Bloy in B.C. cabinet Premier Christy Clark has appointed Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap as Minister of State for Multiculturalism.

Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy resigned from cabinet March 15 after admitting he had leaked an email from a Vancouver newspaper reporter to the advanced education ministry. The reporter was probing complaints about Vancouver private schools catering to Asian immigrants.

Clark also appointed Va n c o u ve r- L a n g a r a MLA Moira Stilwell to a new role, parliamentary secretary to the health ministry, responsible for health care innovation.

Stilwell is a radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist.

Clark created a second new role by appointing Richmond Centre MLA Rob Howard parliamentary secretary to the transportation ministry, focused on air services agreements.

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Burns Lake 42 in province for Earth Hour 2012 Earth Hour 2012 breaks worldwide participation records REBECCA BILLARD Local residents managed to reduce their electricity consumption by 2.52 per cent during the Earth Hour 2012.

According to Bob Gammer from BC Hydro, local energy saving efforts during the one hour event put Burns Lake in 42 place in the province, behind the Hazeltons and Richmond.

During 2010, Burns Lake claimed Earth Hour's top spot in the province, with a seven per cent drop in consumption.

The top community this year was Revelstoke, with 12.15 per cent savings, followed

by Pemberton at 6.8 per cent.

Stephanie Beerling, village director of corporate services said lights in the municipal office were turned off in recognition of Earth Hour.

According to Beerling, the street lights are not able to be shut off

during Earth Hour because they are on a hard wired system controlled by photocells that don’t have manual switches.

British Columbians in the 91 participating communities across the province saved 121 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 1.67 per cent.

Gammer said this years provincial energy savings was about the same as the 1.8 percent drop in energy consumption during Earth Hour 2011.

"It is the equivalent of turning off about nine million 12.5 watt LED light bulbs. The event shows that British Columbians can make a difference in energy conservation through simple efforts," he said.

Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund and supported provincially by BC Hydro.

This year marks the fifth year of BC Hydro’s support of the event.

Earth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when approximately 2.2 million homes and businesses turned out their lights for one hour to make a stand against climate change. Since then landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia, Toronto's CN Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge

in San Francisco have all stood in darkness to show support for awareness to climate change.

Earth Hour is now a globally recognized initiative and millions of people across the globe turn out their lights on this day every year.

"The goal is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to conserve power and in doing so, demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts," Gammer said.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, worldwide participation in Earth Hour 2012

broke previous participation records, with 150 countries and territories across 6,494 towns and

cities participating in the global event. During 2011, 135 countries participated.

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An active Northern real estate market More people than usual looking to buy in Burns Lake REBECCA BILLARD According to the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB), 22 Burns Lake area properties worth $2.8 million have changed hands since Jan. 1 2012.

During the same time period last year 12 properties worth a combined total of $1.3 million changed hands in the local area.

At the end of March there was 104 properties of all types available for sale through the MLS in the area. This compares with 108 properties for sale during the same period last year.

The B.C. Northern Real Estate Board also say the average selling price of homes in the Burns Lake area has increased since 2010.

As of March 31, 2010, the average selling price of local homes was $95,150, however the average selling price as of March 31, 2011, was $128,785 and as of March 31, 2012, the average selling price in-

creased to $147,032.

Doug Phair, a sales representative from Remax Wrightway in Burns Lake said, "The real estate market in Burns Lake has been a little more active than usual, surprisingly with people looking to buy.

After the Babine Forest Products tragedy we didn't get inundated with people wanting to sell their homes as we thought we might so this is really positive."

Phair said he attributes the increases in the average selling prices of homes over the last two years to the sales of higher end properties, rather than increased property values.

"The property market in Burns Lake is encouraging. While we are not inundated with buyers, we are not noticing a slow down either," he said.

BCNREB say there was 1,002 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® across the North during the first quarter

of 2012, with a value of more than $220 million.

This compares with 826 sales worth nearly $175 million to the end of March 2011.

“There is positive news for both buyers and sellers in the Northern market," said board president Joni Brown.

“A healthy increase in sales in most areas has resulted in lower inventory of properties, which is good news for sellers.

At the same time, buyers still have the benefit of historically low interest rates, suggesting that it is a good time either to enter the market or to upgrade,” she said.

As of March 31, 2012, 65 homes in the Smithers area with a combined value of $14.9 million sold. This is up from 42 sales with a combined value of $8.8 million during the same time period last year.

In Vanderhoof there was 17 sales worth $4 million in the first quarter of 2012, this is a slight decrease, from 19 sales worth $3.5 million

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An increase in buyers looking to purchase in the local area is keeping real estate agents busy. during the same time The BCNREB say period last year. sales in Price George Sales in Fort St. James are up this quarter with also decreased during 256 properties of all the first quarter of 2012 types, worth $58.6 milwith four sales worth lion changing hands. $1.1 million reported. This is up from 236 During the same time properties worth $54.6 period last year there million changing hands was 12 sales worth $1.3 during the same period million. last year.

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Featuring the spirit of the local people BLMBA aiming for an epic trail experience Provincial funding announced for the completion of the Stearns Creek Canyon Trail REBECCA BILLARD A $144,203 provincial grant, provided by the Ministry of Community Sport and Cultural Development will see the Stearns Creek Canyon Trail to completion.

Burns Lake Mountain Bike Club (BLMBA) president Kevin Derksen said the trail, which forms part of the bike club's Boer Mountain trail system will be completed in two phases, beginning this year.

Phase one of the approximate 20 kilometre long trail was officially opened late last year and takes riders to a connection on the far end of Kager Lake and continues on to the end of Long Lake. It fea-

tures approximately 4.2 kilometres of twists and turns through poplar stands and evergreens, over creeks, rocky hill tops and several bridge crossings.

"Phase one of the Stearns Creek Canyon Trail is spectacular," Derksen said adding, that when designing the trail BLMBA focussed on the quality and experience of the ride.

"The ride is not only a challenge, but there is scenic vistas to enjoy along the route."

The trail, once all three phases are complete, will lead riders on a vertical climb to the top of Boer Mountain, past a series of water falls in Stearns Creek Canyon and will offer access to Long Lake.

The third phase of the trail will follow along a series of cliffs on Tintagel Ridge.

"There are some awesome views from the top of Boer Mountain and Tintagel Ridge. There will be some epic visual rewards to those riding the trail."

Derksen estimates that it will take a few hours to ride the complete Stearns Creek Canyon Trail and he said eventually the trail will connect to other trails at the bike park.

"Most of the trails are connector trails, which allows for a diverse riding experience and there is something for everyone from beginner to experienced," Derksen said.

He said BLMBA

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Phase one of the Stearns Creek Canyon Trail features several creek crossings, this one is near a beaver dam at the end of Long Lake.

hopes the trail will become an International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) 'Epic' trail and is being constructed with this in mind.

If you are a mountain biker the IMBA Epic trails are sure to be on your bucket list.

Derksen said for a trail to be given an IMBA Epic title is an honour that has so far only been awarded to 58 trails worldwide and IMBA claim the designation can draw up to 10,000 to 20,000 avid mountain bikers to the trail per season.

Just four trails in Canada are designated as IMBA Epic trails including Comfortably Numb in Whistler, the Seven Summits Trail in Rossland, the Eagle Ridge Expedition in Vancouver and added to the list in 2011 was the Mountain Hero Trail, Yukon.

"IMBA is looking for everything that we are planning. The Stearns Creek Canyon Trail is close to community services, and close to a network of other quality trails with multiple looping routes ... we have the whole package. Once built we are going to shoot for that title and we are building the trail with that goal in mind. The trail

will be an amazing riding experience. I am really excited about this," Derksen said.

Prior to building any mountain bike trails in Burns Lake Derksen said BLMBA consulted with Mark Schmidt, IMBA Canada director and trail specialist about the best possible location and Derksen said Schmidt recommended Boer Mountain for a number of reasons, two of which were the sunny aspect allowing a faster snow melt for a prolonged riding season and due to the fact that the area is not logged.

"Boer Mountain really has that back country feel. From the beginner trails to the experienced trails everything we have done at the bike park mirrors the original direction Mark [Schmidt] provided.

The trail quality on the cross country trails is textbook IMBA," Derksen added.

The work on phases two and three of the Stearns Creek Canyon Trail will be spread over two seasons and will be done by local machine operator Shawn O'Meara.

"Shawn has a natural ability for trail building.

He was part of the Gravity Logic Team project on Boer Mountain in 2009 and has built trails

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Phase one of the trail was officially opened in October 2011. including Charlotte's Web, When Pigs Fly and his namesake, the Shawn Flow Trail. "He is also a mountain bike rider which helps in the process," Derksen said.

Derksen said all of the layout for the trails will be done by BLMBA. BLMBA is also working on a new trail map.

"It has everything a mountain biker would want to know including, places to stay and rest areas. Once it is finished the map will be available at the Tourist

Information Centre and a larger version will be posted in the sign kiosks at the bike park. It will be a glossy, full colour pocket sized map and is funded through Northern B.C. Tourism."

The project, which Derksen said has been ongoing since last fall, will feature local reference points for tourists.

"The timing for the Stearns Creek Canyon Trail funding is perfect, because we will now be able to include the entire trail on the map."

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BLComfor promotes sustainability Local residents can rest assured that their community owned forest corporation has clearly defined objectives, strong reforestation policies and a sustainable harvesting plan. That’s the word from Dawn Stronstad, manager of BLComfor.

Stronstad made the comments after reviewing auditor general John Doyle’s recent report on the management of B.C.’s public forest lands by the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

The auditor general concluded that the provincial government’s timber objectives are not clearly defined and are insufficient to offset a trend toward future forests having a lower timber supply and less species diversity in some areas.

“The Burns Lake Community Forest may be located on Crown land, but its management objectives are clearly defined,” Stronstad said.

“The Burns Lake Community Forest is being managed for sustainability and in compliance with the five year management plan and based on a thorough, recent forest in-

ventory. We’re replanting our forests promptly after they’re harvested and managing for a wide range of values.”

While many provincial forest inventories are outdated, management strategies for BLComfor are derived from a detailed inventory conducted between 2006 and 2009.

Its aggressive reforestation policy has also resulted in the replanting of 90 per cent of harvested forest lands.

“Between the years 2000 and 2011, BLComfor harvested 7,422 hectares of forest land. Of this total, 6,660 hectares have been replanted. In the last 11 years, our contractors have put 10 million seedlings in the ground and we intend to plant another 700,000 this spring.”

Stronstad said Crown lands within the community forest are being managed in such a way that residents will continue to realize benefits from them.

“The community forest’s annual allowable cut was set by the province utilizing inventory data collected between 2006 and 2009.

In February 2011, its annual allowable cut was set at 260,000 cubic meters per year until 2013.

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The northern goshawk is a raven-sized raptor inhabiting coniferous and mixed-forest landscapes. They occur in densities of about 2-10 pairs per 100 km2. Their main prey includes snowshoe hare, grouse, squirrels and some small birds. Goshawks typically nest in mature and old stands with a closed canopy and open understorey. Several goshawk nests are located within the BLCF tenure area.

Some have been radio-collared to monitor their movement. Studies are being carried out to investigate the impact of the mountain pine beetle kill. BLCF has left several unharvested areas in the vicinity of known nest locations. “Breeding area” - the nest and associated post-fledging areas - tend to be spaced every 4-6 kilometres, and can be used intermittently for years or decades.

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Local teen Jasmine Tom takes a shot at the net during the Team B.C. player selection camp for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Tom was recently selected to play in the 2012 Team B.C. female, for the second year running. Locals Brett Michell, Shelby Tom and Cassie Sam also attended the Team B.C. player selection camp held at the Shulus Community Arena in Merritt, but unfortunately missed out on being selected to the female or male teams. A total of 39 girls and 85 boys from across the province tried out for the teams. The national tournament will be held in Saskatoon from May 6-11, 2012.

Village of Burns Lake employees and Mayor Luke Strimbold, accepted a $52,795 cheque from Corrine Swenson on behalf of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako electoral area B recently. The funds have been used towards energy efficient upgrades at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena.

Water polo Greece defeated Canada’s water polo team 10-6 in a showdown for a spot in the London 2012 Olympics last week.

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BURNS LAKE DART CLUB: April 3

Team 1: Couldn’t Care Less: 4 Team 2: “G” Thinkers: 7 Team 3: Mr. To Be!: 5 Team 4: Nickel Up: 3 Team 5: Allan’s Beauties: 1 Team 6: The Weeping Angels: Bye Team 7: Gail & The Lads: 3 Team 8: ____Happens!: 5 Team 9: DIG: 4

Team 10: The Babes & the Blind: 3 Team 11: Edmund’s Angels: 5 Men’s High Score: Rick 100, Nathan 100, Steve 120, 125, 180, Mike 120, Edmund 100, 135, Luc 135 Ladies High Score: Simone 132, Karen 105, Loretta 133

DECKER LAKE WHIST: April 4

Women’s 1st: Emiko Fukushima 155 Women’s 2nd: Shirley Larson 144 Men’s 1st: Allan Pederson 140

Men’s 2nd: Paul Jean 135 Low Score: Sophie Dyck 109 Door Prize: Ann Burton

Ladies 1st: Barb Pederson Ladies 2nd: Jean McCarron

Ladies Boobie Prize: Alvina Eakin & Lena Nazaruk

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Annual General Meeting Monday, April 16th, 2012 12:30 pm Immaculata Church EVERYONE WELCOME!

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Awards Night Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at LDSS More info call Sue 250-698-7799

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The Burns Lake and District Seniors Society is hosting a potluck and social games night for folks 50 plus at the Decker Lake Hall on April 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., supper at 6 p.m., games, social and recorded music to follow.

The Lakes District Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting a 'Daffodil Extravaganza' fundraising event at the Decker Lake Hall on April 14 from 5 p.m. to midnight. The evening will feature dinner, musical entertainment, dancing, a loonie auction, door prizes, head shaving, guest speakers and more.

This is an event for the entire family: nonalcoholic drinks such as a 'Dazzling Daffodil' and 'Orange Blossom Special' will be served.

Prizes will be awarded for the best daffodil costume or decorated hat.

Donations can be made at www.cancer. ca or stop in at the local cancer society office on Hwy. 16 across from the Lakeland Hotel. Tickets will be available at the door. This is a fundraising event to celebrate survivors and remember those we have lost to cancer. "Let's Make Cancer History".

The seventh and final performance in the Arts Council's 2011/2012 season takes place on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) multi purpose room. From Quebec, the Denis Chang Quartet. Watch for our posters around town, and our ads in the Lakes District News.

We promise an evening of joyful, energetic gypsy-style jazz guitars, with sax and bass accompaniment. If you liked the Montreal Guitar Trio, we think you'll like these guys.

Denis will also be doing guitar workshops in Burns Lake on April 21 at LDSS, for both beginner and advanced guitar players. For more information phone John and Sandra Barth at 250-692-3371.

The Burns Lake and District Seniors Society is hosting a spring garage sale at the Decker Lake Hall on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can drop off items for the garage sale on April 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hot dogs will be on sale on Saturday - word is the BBQ will be on,

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The Denis Chang Quartet shared the stage with internationally renowned musicians at the Place des Arts Salle Wilfred Pelletier, during the 2011 Montreal International Jazz Festival. Influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt, guitarist Denis Chang developed his own style, inspired by such diverse influences as Bach, Chopin, George Benson and Michael Jackson. His quartet includes two guitars, saxophone and stand-up bass. His music has energy, rhythm and joy. This will be a musical night to remember. Join us for an exciting close to our sixth performing arts season – and a preview of our seventh season. www.denischang.com

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Day centre Pines adult day centre is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sunny week A warm sunny week is expected in the local area with a high of 13 degrees Celsius expected on Friday, with lows for the week expected to be in the 0 to -1 degree Celsius range.

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The family of a man who sadly passed away at the scene of a two vehicle accident on Hwy. 16 recently have asked that his name be released.

According to Cst. Robin Dupuis, from Burns Lake RCMP Traffic Services, Theodore (Ted) George Davis, 56, a resident of Houston, sustained fatal injuries in the tragic accident.

"Ted’s sister who lives in Burns Lake and his son who lives Houston have requested that his name be released," Cst. Dupuis said, adding that the family wishes that people respect their privacy during this time of grief.

As reported in the Lakes District News edition of March 28, 2012, at approximately 8:35 a.m. emergency services responded to a two vehicle collision involving a pick up truck and a tractor trailer on Hwy. 16, approximately 1.6 kilometres East of Six Mile Hill, near Topley.

RCMP requested a Terrace collision analyst attend the scene to assist in the investigation.

An initial investigation of the scene closed the highway for approximately seven hours, after which there was a single lane alternating for a further two hours.

The highway was fully reopened at 9 p.m.

"The roads were covered with icy and slippery sections, but at this time it is unknown if this is a factor.

It is also unknown if speed was a factor. The investigation is ongoing," said Cst. Dupuis.

Burns Lake RCMP is asking anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Anyone with information can either attend the Burns Lake or Smithers RCMP Detachments or contact the lead investigator Cpl. M. Cloutier at 250-8473233 or Cst. Dupuis at 250-692-7171.

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COMMUNITY FUNDING The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation presented $500 in grant funding from their 2011 allotment to the Decker Lake Recreation Commission to complete the final phase of hall renovations. The total renovation project included construction of a covered entrance walkway and wheelchair ramp, improvements to the kitchen area, new drywall and paint in the main hall.

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WORKSAFEBC – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF B.C. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION

The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) being taken to public hearings pertain to the following items:

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• Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – relating to correcting the reference to combustible dust and updating the reference to the Electrical Code;

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• Part 11, Fall Protection – relating to clarifying whether fall protection anchors must be re-certified annually by a professional engineer in all circumstances;

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 225 AND 226 OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

• Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to recognizing a riving knife as an acceptable device to prevent kickback on table saws; • Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment; and consequential amendments to Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to prohibiting applying compressed gas at a greater pressure than the pressure rating for a closed vessel that is not a registered pressure vessel, and requiring such vessels to have appropriate pressure relieving capability; • Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, and Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to clarifying the appropriate requirements for dielectric testing of insulated elevating work platforms and ensuring consistent requirements in these two Parts; • Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms – relating to the use of work platforms supported by a lift truck; • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to clarifying what equipment must meet and be used in accordance with section 16.3(7); • Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to replacing current terminology with terms that are appropriate to low voltage electrical equipment; • Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to establishing a provision allowing the practice of passing the bucket of an insulated aerial working device between energized high voltage conductors if not practicable to do work otherwise, due to terrain or other obstacles; • Part 26, Forestry Operations and Similar Activities – relating to requiring signage on all resource roads in BC showing (1) radio channels when an Industry Canada road channel has been assigned, and (2) radio frequencies when an Industry Canada channel is not assigned, but a radio frequency is.

The proposal relating to Part 24, Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, is not being taken to public hearings at this time to enable consideration of the new edition of CSA Standard Z275.4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing.

Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at www.worksafebc.com.

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May 24, 2012

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Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC

June 7, 2012

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, work on rebuilding a relationship that may once have taken a backseat to more pressing matters. You never know when you need to call in a favor.

As many as 1.5 million Visa and MasterCard accounts may have been compromised by a security breach at Global Payments. The attack occurred between late January and late February of this year, but was only announced recently. GP claims that the scope of the attack was contained before sensitive personal information was lost, but if you have used Global Payments services, keep a close eye on your credit card statement.

Just a reminder to be wary of any phone calls you receive that are made on behalf of “Microsoft” or the “Windows Support Center”. These callers will often claim your computer is infected with a virus, and offer to fix it for you for a large fee. Do not listen to them, it’s a scam. Unless you have an open support ticket, Microsoft will never try to call you directly.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Pick your battles, Scorpio, because not everything will necessarily go your way.

There is no point in creating extra stress and grief for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, relax and open up to the ones you love. You may be surprised just how fulfilling and liberating this can feel, especially when you do it frequently.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your stubbornness appears once you set your mind to something and get to the task at hand. This can have its pros and cons, especially at work.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, lean on friends and family when a difficult situation presents itself. Not everything has to be a secret this week; you can use some support.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have exerted all your energy and now you’re looking to lessen the workload.

Now could be the time to delegate some of your responsibilities to others.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, expect to see everything in black and white in the days ahead. This is alright, just avoid taking this perspective to the extreme.

Sometimes you have to have faith.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, accepting help is not a weakness. While you may want to be an independent person, accept the help others have generously offered.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, things are changing all around you and you’ll get left behind if you don’t make some attempts to catch up.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, butting heads in a conflict is easy, but it’s not so easy to let things slide like water off a duck’s back. You will earn greater respect for being nonconfrontational.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, others are wondering if you are up to the challenge of doing something different and out of your comfort zone. This seems like just your style this week.

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Computer Repairs, Sales & Training Hwy 16, Burns Lake Open 9am-6pm Mon.-Fri., 12pm-4pm on Sat.

Phone: 250-692-7773 email: ACIComputerService@telus.net

Burns Lake Legion Branch #50

Roast Beef &

Yorkshire Pudding Friday, April 13th - $14.00

Chicken Pot Pie

Friday, April 20th - $12.00

RATING: INTERMEDIATE

Steak & Mushrooms Friday, April 27th - $14.00 Crib

Thursdays 7-9 pm

If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.

Support your local Legion.

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WANT YOUR CAR TO LAST LONGER? By seeing us for regular maintenance you will add years to the life of your vehicle.

We’re your one-stop automotive center.

Eagle

COFFEE CORNER

Automotive Center

Phone: 250-692-3805 Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, B.C.

OUR TOWN

MEET US AT THE HERITAGE CENTRE

Farmer’s Market Last Saturday of the Month 9:00am-3:00pm

Want to know how Dad’s can positively affect their children’s mental health? Parents &/or Caregivers are welcome to attend the media-site viewing of Dad’s and Children’s Mental Health.

‘In the know’ is an interactive information sharing session and is presented by: The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health. Date: Apr. 11: 7pm–8pm Rm #113, Muriel Mould School. Questions? Call Heather 250-692-7500.

Lots of goodies to buy... crafts, comforts, throw rugs, baked goods, canned goods, jams & jellies, woolen sweaters, socks & bags For more info or table rental call 250-692-9799

Student Special

Upcoming Seminars: Retirement’s Challenging New Realities - Wed., April 18, 7PM – RBC Burns Lake. Insurance - Wed., April 25, 7PM – Heritage Centre (across from CNC) – Burns Lake. Women’s Wealth & Wellness Day - Sat., April 21, 10AM to 4PM Omineca Ski Club – Jean Paulson Lodge. No cost to attend seminars, lunch is included and space is limited. Call Terri or Bob at 1-877-6956635 to reserve a space or email teresa. dickson@rbc.com.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: April 2012: Chair Yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. April 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27. Anger Management Workshop 2:00 - 4:00 April 11. Foot Care by appt. April 12, 19 & 26. More info call (250) 6943270.

Parent’s support group. Have you been experiencing stress, frustration and a sense of hopelessness regarding your children? The Parent’s Support Group provides a confidential and caring environment to share experiences and knowledge with other parents.

Next meeting April 24, 12noon-1pm, in Rm#113, Muriel Mould School. Please bring your own lunch, but refreshments will be provided. Contact Heather 250692-7500.

L.D. Museum is now open Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:30 pm. Phone 250692-7450.

Have a family member living with a mental illness (depression, anxiety, bipolar) Get Education & Support on Apr 17, at Keefes Landing Cafe, Uncha Lake Rd 6:30-8pm (snacks provided). For more info call Heather (250) 692-7500.

The Lakes District Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is open the following hours: Tue., Wed. & Thur. from 11am - 2pm. We are located at 332 Highway 16 - next to Remax. Phone us at 250-6927203. For Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333.

To list your nonprofit coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.

Church Directory Lakes District & Area OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

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

Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35 Sunday School for all ages begins @ 9:15 am

Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

includes snack box & medium drink

$ 99

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CLUES ACROSS 1. 1965 PGA Champion David 5. Pesetas (abbr.)

9. So. Am. treeless grassland 14. A fencing sword 15. Do over, as of a house 16. Confederate general Richard S. 17. Seamen 18. Honey bee genus 19. City in central Poland on the Mleczna 20. E. M. Forster novel 23. Jenny __, Swedish soprano 24. Illumined 25. Escargots 28. Surgical clamp 33. Maize 34. Ngerulmud is the Republic’s capital 35. __ Jima, WW II battlefield 36. Master copies 39. Jack of little fat 41. Apple or lemon meringue 42. Actress Zellwegger 43. At this place 44. Remunerations 46. Removes writing 48. Fit out a ship with sails, etc.

49. Elinor __, British

novelist 50. M. Ali’s famous boast 57. Damascus is the capital 58. Worldly rather than spiritual 59. Winglike structures 60. Indicating silence 61. Myanmar monetary unit 62. 100 = 1 tala 63. Translucent, greenish variety of chalcedony 64. Impudence 65. Netherlands river CLUES DOWN 1. Denotes change of position 2. So. Am. armadillo with 3 bands of bony plates 3. About aviation 4. Repairing worn shoes 5. Decapods 6. Having moderate heat 7. Almost horizontal entance to a mine 8. Somalian shilling (abbr.)

9. Penetrable 10. To be in store for 11. People of ancient Media 12. A way to work the soil 13. Air-launched missile 21. 1/1000 of an inch

Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am

22. ___ Mater, one’s school 25. Old English poet or bard 26. Persian wheel used to raise water 27. Spirit in “The Tempest” 28. Drag, cart or haul 29. If not; otherwise 30. Coverings for wheels 31. Having cognizance 32. Lugs 34. Sheet of glass in a window 37. Cause annoyance in 38. Sound of a horse 40. Apparition 45. Military land forces 46. Selects by votes 47. A shag rug made in Sweden 49. Anchovy pear tree 50. 8th Jewish calendar month 51. Blood clams genus 52. Benevolent and Protective Order of ____ 53. Birthplace of Buddhism Bodh ____ 54. Ancient Greek City aka Velia 55. Capital of Yemen 56. Golf ball pegs 57. Engine additive

All Floors, Carpets, Windows, Upholstery, made like new Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

Call Branislav 250-692-1812

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NEWS The newly renovated

Omineca Ski Club Day Lodge IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL for meetings, conferences and events. With a brand new kitchen featuring two stoves as well as dishes and utensils for up to 120 guests, the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.

To book a rental: please contact Terri Dickson at (250) 695-6684, (250) 692-6684 (cell), or work at 1-877-695-6635. Email: tdickson@telus.net website: www.ominecaskiclub.com

248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568

Sunday 10:00AM

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. ~ Everyone Welcome ~

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Burns Lake Community Church

136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

(a Calvary Chapel)

FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Sunday Worship 10:30am

Meeting on Sunday’s at Decker Lake Elementary School @ 10:30 a.m.

Kerr Road, Burns Lake Church Service at 10:30 am Sunday School at 9:15 am for all ages, Youth Group Fridays 7-9 pm

Contact John Neufeld - 250-692-7949

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JESUS CHRIST

250-694-3329 (Church)

Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

Complete Commercial/Residential/ Industrial Janitorial Service

IMMACULATACatholic Church

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

ALL ARE WELCOME

24 Hour Service

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THE CHURCH OF OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

President Lambert 694-3748 Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-6956316 Everyone Welcome

Burns Lake

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464

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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REGULAR WORD ADS 1 issue, 3 lines $8.50 per week

FREE ADS For anything under $50.00 value. 15 words or less. Ad must contain one item and price. Misc. for Sale category only. Private party ads only (no commercial). Ads cannot be accepted over the phone.

$5 ADS For anything worth $50 - $500.

15 words or less. Ad must contain one item and price.

Misc. for Sale category only.

Runs for 4 weeks. Ads must be prepaid - cash only.

LEGAL ADS $16.01 per col. inch

HWY 16 REGIONAL ADS 3 lines - No changes - ad runs in: Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Houston, Smithers, Ft.St.James, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Northern Connector, Northern Daily (1 week) ....................................... $78.88

BC BEST BUY ADS 25 words- No changes - ad runs one week, all papers covering: Lower Mainland .......... $102.28 BC’s Interior ............... $124.95 Vancouver Island ........ $119.00 All of the Above .......... $299.00 Extra cost for additional words

Announcements

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Employment

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In Memoriam Gifts

Information

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LOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on bereavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO

The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & Thursday from 9am-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) 692-2440

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

ALL FUNDS DONATED to the 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

Coming Events BC ARTS And Culture week is coming! Celebrate the arts by attending the great events that are being presented in your community from April 22-28. www.bcartsweek.org.

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: Tuesday 7:30 pm Catholic Church, Saturday 7:30 pm Catholic Church. For information or transportation call (250) 692-6867 / (250) 6987325 / (778) 669-0070 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.

Anyone needing information on Alzheimer’s please call 1866-564-7533 Burns Lake RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9a.m. to 4p.m.

(250) 692-3010 FOOD BANK distribution days are every Tuesday. Clients come at 11am and it 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, Box 777, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0.

Career Opportunities

Reservoir Elevation: 850.88m SLS Discharge: 118.93 m3/s Vanderhoof: 150 m3/s April snow pack survey indicates the overall snow pack is 169.7% of long term average for this time of year. Spillway discharge will be maintained at the current level until late April. Based on the volume of inflow predicted from the existing snow pack flow in the Necahako River is expected to be high in spring and summer. For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 567-5812

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 ANNUAL General Meeting of Lakes District Senior Citizen Housing Association will be held on April 17, 2012 at Tweedsmuir House, #53, 9th Ave. Burns Lake at 1 pm.

This meeting is open to the public.

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. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc

Career Opportunities

RUN IT ’TIL SOLD ADS 1x1 classified ad. For $31.50 we will run your ad UNTIL IT SELLS, any category, max. 30 words Please call if you need more information on any of our classified packages.

HAPPY ADS To announce birthdays, weddings, births etc.

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

CUSTOMER SUPPORT ADVISOR We have a position available for a CSA in our Prince George location. This position is responsible for promoting and selling Brandt’s parts, service and after sales support to existing and new customers. The successful candidate will work cooperatively with the management team to meet budget goals while expanding the customer base. Industry experience and strong selling skills are considered assets for this position.

Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling (306) 791-8923.

Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta).

Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Education & Awareness Assistant

WORK From home, turn 10hr./week into excellent income free online training. www.freedom nan.com (250) 286-3292

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Career Opportunities

NWIPC is a non-profit society working to prevent and control invasive plants in central and northwestern BC. We are looking for a team player to be responsible for program coordination and delivery of an education and awareness program in the Smithers to Burns Lake area. Invasive plant management experience and/or training are an asset. Must possess strong writing skills and be creative, energetic, and comfortable giving presentations. The ability to work from a home office, a valid BC driver’s license and personal vehicle are also required.

Outdoor work may be required. Contract period is May – Dec. 2012, as required, including some weekend and evening work.

Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume to info@nwipc.org by April 23, 2012.

Discover A Sustainable Career Path.

Millar Western is an Alberta-based forest products company, committed to the sustainability of our business, resources and communities. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program and exciting career development opportunities within a collaborative and respectful work environment.

Our Fox Creek Wood Products Division is now recruiting:

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NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS April 4, 2012

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training.

NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

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DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the site’s leadership team, responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of our new, advanced sawmill and planer mill in Fox Creek, Alberta.

Qualified applicants will have post-secondary education in a related field, coupled with several years of progressively senior management experience in a lumber manufacturing environment. As well as a commitment to working collaboratively, they will have a proven track record in promoting continuous improvement and possess strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

This position is located in the town of Fox Creek, 275 kilometers northwest of Edmonton.

Interested parties should e-mail a current resumé and cover letter to careers@millarwestern.com, citing the job title in the subject line, or fax their credentials, in confidence, to: (780) 486-8298, Attention: Human Resources.

CLOSING DATE: April 27, 2012 Millar Western is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD.

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WINTER GOT YOU DOWN? Relocate to the warmth of the Southern Interior Merritt, BC We are looking for Certified Millwrights & Certified Benchman/Circular Sawfilers to join our team.

As a valued employee, you will work in a caring community, where you will find friendly faces and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Merritt & the Nicola Valley has a lot to offer including excellent educational facilities.

As Journeyman Millwright: You will hold an Interprovincial ticket with a strong background in hydraulics. You will have good troubleshooting and problem solving abilities, good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as general computer knowledge. You must be willing to work all shifts.

Experience in a sawmill environment would be a definite asset.

As Benchman/Circular Sawfiler You will be a team player with a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Non-certified Benchman with benching experience will be considered.

If you thrive within a challenging and dynamic setting, have demonstrated a strong Safety background and a desire to effectively participate in a team environment, please submit your resume with complete references no later than April 15, 2012 to: Aspen Planers Ltd., PO Box 160, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax (250) 315-4237 Attn: Human Resources or Email:brendastockford@apgroup.ca Quote the position for which you are applying in the subject box of all emails.

United Steelworkers wages & benefits will apply.

We thank all applicants who express interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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AUCTION #1 - MAY 26, 2012 @ TOPLEY’S GARAGE This sale will include a good selection of antiques, a very large selection of tools, vehicles and equipment. To consign to the sale early in order for us to get your merchandise advertised, call Mike’s Auction Limited as soon as possible.

AUCTION #2 - JUNE 2, 2012 @ FORT ST. JAMES This a auction will be a very large tool and equipment sale - approximately 2,000 lots. If you would like to consign large equipment or vehicles, please contact Mike’s Auction Limited.

Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already extremely large sale.

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Home Care/Support 24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

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Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy Computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

Trades, Technical JACOBS FIELD Services Ltd. (Maintenance) is looking for a General Foreman with oilfield experience for a Northern BC site. Person will live in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John. Send resume to fax 780-485-6722, humanresources@ tritonprojects.com

www.tolko.com CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. john@raidersconcrete.com

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Whitecourt and Hinton, AB. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca NEEDED. HEAVY Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada.

Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com

Work Wanted Retiree seeks caretaker position for lodge, farm, ranch, country home etc. Require quiet dwelling, can do small jobs. Email: bigbenscolt@gmail.com Phone (250)267-9545

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Works and Recreation Department students as well as Spirit Square Recreation Rental Shack staff

That’s how many Save your gas companion animals for seasonal employment. money Applications must be received by May 1, 2012 at will need loving, 10:00 am. More information can be found at or stop by the Village office at SHOP LOCAL #15 this 3 Avenue, Burns Lake. new homeswww.burnslake.ca year. Will you open your home DID YOU to one?KNOW?...

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Livestock HYBRID BULLS FOR SALE POLLED Red Angus/ Fleckvieh Simmental cross 250-846-5550 / 250-877-2060

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Help Wanted

The Southside Health & Wellness Centre is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of

Casual Community Health Nurse Qualifications: • Graduate from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse program or Registered Nurse Program • Licensed to practice in the province of British Columbia • 2 years of nursing experience • Community health nursing experience an asset • Class 5 driver’s license • CPR certified • BCCDC immunization certificate an asset Typical Skills and Abilities: • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing • Must complete the BCCDC Immunization course within 3 months of hire • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others • Ability to organize and prioritize Interested individuals can submit their resumes and letters of reference by fax to Katherine King, Clinical Coordinator @ 250-694-3290 Application deadline: April 16th, 2012 @ 1630hrs We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LAKES DISTRICT & AREA

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs

250-692-6019

Starting a Business?

Expanding Your Business?

The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!

For more information, call 1-800-556-5539

Payne Septic Service (2010) 250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District Owner/Operater

Keith Wilson

Need a vehicle?

I am here to serve the Lakes District and area.

Call

Dawn Burns 250-845-8959 Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Highway 16, Houston 1-800-665-3151 • www.sullivangm.com Northwest’s Largest Volume Dealer for a Reason!!

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23- 3rd Ave., Burns Lake

250-692-7526

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“Check Us Out”

Greg Kingcott Distributor for the Lakes District area

Accepting Applications for Experienced Service Rig Personnel H2S and Drivers License Minimum Requirements Essential Well Service Offers: *Group Benefits *Paid Travel Time *Safety Award Program *Paid Training Tickets Essential is paying above C.A.O.D.C. wages for all positions, no promissory Bonuses.

Experienced Operators, Derrickhands, Floorhands Fax : (780) 539-0658 Or email to cgaw@essentialwellservice.com or visit our site essentialenergyservice.ca

• Design Consultation • Reno & Installation Available

Phone: 250-692-7789 Visit our website for door style options and colours:

www.vanwaycabinets.com

www.superiorpropane.com

TOLL FREE

1-877-873-7467

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Crispy skins oven baked, topped with bacon, green onions, Cheddar and Jack cheeses, served with sour cream and salsa.

Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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 $700 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067

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STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700.

40x50 $14,480.

47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Real Estate Homes for Rent For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

Houses For Sale

Puzzle Answers

Legal Notices

FOR RENT or Sale 4 bedroom house in town. Damage deposit required. No pets, no smoking. (250) 692-3875

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Transportation

Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

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Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Heavy Duty Machinery

Heavy Duty Machinery

Welding & Fabrication Business

~ Convenient parking ~ Wide selection of wine Hard liquor at liquor store prices Open until 11:00 pm everyday

LAKES DISTRICT & AREA

Serving the Lakes District, Houston & Fraser Lake

Phone: 250-692-3294 Cell: 250-692-0184 Fax: 250-692-0058 Email: kawhite@telus.net

FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED

TEMP WORKS Services

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

MINING LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that Pacific Booker Minerals Inc., 1702-1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3Z3, free miner certificate client number 102758, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identified by the mineral claim listed below. The mineral claim has been surveyed by Mark McGladrey, BCLS, whose field notes and plans have been approved by the Surveyor General.

Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Vancouver, British Columbia, this 15th Day of March, 2012.

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• Bookkeeping (Monthly - Quarterly - Annually) • Year End • Audit preparation • Invoices/Billing • Payables • Reporting • Word Processing • Excel spreadsheets • Bulk Mailing • Contract work

Temporary or Full time Contact: Linda Uchacz

250-692-4343

RAINBOW MOTEL 250-692-7747 Fax: 250-692-7753

We now sell Propane!

Bring your tanks in to be filled.

770 W. Highway 16

24 Hour Grocery Store & Almighty Gas

The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service

Wood and Pellet Stoves and Fireplace Inserts 101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake

250-692-3337

B’s Free Enterprises Ltd.

Other Areas

1-800-222-TIPS

Delivery Available from our Cold Beer, Wine & Liquor Store

SALES AND SERVICE

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NOVA SCOTIA Rural waterfront lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-5222343 www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net

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The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application: Tenure Numbers 625123, 625143, 625183 Mineral Titles Map Numbers 093M.019, 093M.029 Plan Number EPC415 Cassiar District

Scrap Car Removal

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Re: the estate of DALE HAWSE also known as ROBERT JAMES HOWSE, deceased, formerly of 11911 Hawse Loop, Burns Lake, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of DALE HAWSE also known as ROBERT JAMES HOWSE are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, Beverley Hawse at c/o Warren Chapman Barrister & Solicitor, Box 258 Burns Lake BC V0J 1E0 on or before June 30, 2012, after which date the Executrix, Beverley Hawse, will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix, then has notice.

Suites, Lower ONE BEDROOM suites in town for rent. No smoking, no pets. References required. $450 - $600 month. Utilities, shared laundry, satellite all included. Available May 1/12 (780) 307-4370.

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Welding and Fabrication Business opportunity or equipment for sale from prior business in Smithers area.

Equipment noted, Accupress, Accushear, milling machine, lathes, total package, inquire @ job 250-847-7928, cell 250-877-2434.

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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 Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

Phone: (250) 692-4353 Cell: (250) 692-6569 • email: bsfree@bsfree.ca

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/†† Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Malibu LS (R7B), 2012 Orlando LS Sedan (R7A), 2012 Equinox LS (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. 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 the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Financing Services for 84/60 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Malibu LS/2012 Orlando LS and by Ally Financing for 72 months on 2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119.05/$138.89/$166.67 for 84/72/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. ††1.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Financing Services for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 1.99% APR, the monthly payment is $127.63 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $720.94, total obligation is $10,720.94. ∞OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. + For more information visit iihs.org/ratings **2012 Chevrolet Orlando fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Comparison based on fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.WComparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands Δ2012 Chevrolet Equinox FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive segment based on WardsAuto.com’s 2012 Middle Cross Utility Vehicles Segment, excludes other GM models.WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ¹ © The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.

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