Burns Lake Lakes District News, May 16, 2012

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Timber supply review going public Province to test public opinion on fibre supply issues REBECCA BILLARD

MOTHER’S DAY BLOOMS Local resident, Zoe, age four, took time out to smell the pansies during kids day at Honeysuckle Garden Centre last Saturday. Kids planted baskets full of brightly coloured flowers for Mother’s Day. Rebecca Billard photo

Sea captain assures Enbridge marine safety Tighter regulations assumed by Northern Gateway project REBECCA BILLARD First Captain Chris Anderson, a master mariner joined with Colin Kinsley of the Northern Gateway Alliance [a coalition of people supporting the regulatory review of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project] to discuss several marine safety aspects of the Northern Gateway Pipeline project with Village of Burns Lake council last week.

Anderson has been providing information for a marine shipping quantitative risk analysis for the Northern Gateway project.

The 151 page technical report that took four years to complete was recently submitted as part of the project's joint review process that is currently underway.

The report has also been filed with the National Energy Board.

"There are many existing marine oil terminals in Canada, two of them are in

B.C.," he said, adding that while there is already set marine standards, it is Enbridge's goal to expand on these standards to mitigate the risk of an oil spill.

"Double hulls, proper navigation equipment and training are all established international requirements that already have to be adopted and Canada has a Pilotage Act that introduces these regulations. Enbridge is going to add to those," he said.

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Just last month Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said he expected the timber supply review would be competed by the end of April or early May, 2012.

However Rustad said to Lakes District News that it now could be fall by the time the province comes to a decision about the timber supply review, that will determine a rebuild of Babine Forest Products.

According to MLA John Rustad, the province has a number of options on the table, including changes to area based management, silviculture and land constraints, but he said a decision will not be made before going to the public first.

Premier Christy Clark echoed Rustad's sentiments, making the commitment for a public consultation process at a recent North Central

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"There is a process we must follow," Rustad said to Lakes District News.

While he said the review process is coming along nicely he said there is still a lot of work that needs to be done around the decision.

"We need to figure out what we need to do for all of the timber supply areas that are impacted by the mountain pine beetle, if anything," he said.

According to Rustad, if the province makes changes to the management of the lakes timber supply area, this will effect the adjacent timber supply areas and so on.

"It's for this reason we need to take a look at the entire area effected by the mountain pine beetle and make a broader decision about what to do. Of course these decisions need to be made as quickly as possible so we are working on a tight time frame. We should be expecting a decision by the end of summer or early fall. I am not sure how things will unfold, or how we will consult the public ... I expect this information will More on page 2 ...

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Hold up in timber supply review decision From page 1 ... become available in the next couple of weeks."

Rustad said all options will be on the table during the public consultations and that currently the government is not learning towards one particular option.

Just recently, Mayor Luke Strimbold, Regional District of Bulkley Nechako chair Bill Miller and Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam met with Premier Clark to discuss the timber supply review.

According to Mayor Strimbold the conversation centered around the work that the province has been doing to resolve the midterm timber supply issues that are plaguing the lakes timber supply area.

Mayor Strimbold said, "Premier Clark committed to government working with the communities to find solutions that are economical and that maintain the integrity of the environment. The province is actively working on the lakes timber supply issues."

He added, "From the information that I have been provided, I think we have the timber available for a rebuild of Babine Forest Products. I think we can look at relaxing visual quality objectives because the trees are decaying, so we should be looking at removing them before they become a fire hazard and while they are still economically viable. I think we need to determine the long term impacts and make sure we manage our forests properly."

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Babine Lake UFO and Sasquatch sightings reported Local snaps photographic evidence of a visiting unidentified flying object REBECCA BILLARD Late one June 2011 afternoon local resident Richard Perry was driving down to a Babine Lake cabin to take his kids out and teach them survival techniques.

He showed them how to trap and how to shoot and skin beavers.

It was an afternoon just like any other, until Perry saw something in the sky that surprised him.

The object, that Perry said could only be described as an unidentified flying object (UFO), was hovering in the sky. He said it was travelled from South to North and was spotted at the 67 kilometre mark on Augier Road.

Perry said the object appeared to have a green circle shaped 'shield' around it.

"First it was moving slowly, then hovering, then it quickly moved North," he said.

Quick thinking Perry, grabbed his camera and

snapped a photo of the object.

"I wasn't scared, just surprised. The only thing I am scared of out there is running into grizzly bear cubs," he said.

Perry said he did not report the sighting to anyone at the time. "I didn't know who to report it to ... I am just a hunter and trapper ...

I don't know anything about all that stuff," he said.

This is not his first run in with a unidentified flying object. A number of years earlier, Perry and his friend Ronnie Alec also witnessed a similar UFO in Burns Lake.

Alec said, "The other one we saw was when there was the Redwood store in village. There were three of them in the sky and was spinning with flashing lights. They all went off in different directions.

A lot of people saw them that night .. a lot of people came out of the

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Local Richard Perry snapped this photo of an unidentified flying object, while visiting Babine Lake in June last year. store and were looking at them."

Alec too had also been witness to the strange and unusual, when about three years ago he was out and about, not too far from Burns Lake.

"There was a beautiful sunset and I was just looking ... then I saw

this thing. It was about 6'4" tall and black ... very black with long hair and was moving across the track in front of me like a big ape."

"I stopped and couldn't believe what I saw ... within five seconds it was gone in the bush. It gave me goose bumps. I have never

spoken about this before because I am sure no one will believe me Perry and Alec say that after their experiences they always carry their cameras with them ... just in case.

"That's why I have this picture," Perry said.

"I think we see these

things because we always drive around ... we have to go outdoors and so many people these days spend too much time on Facebook, at the computer or watching TV, We go out an about together exploring. I have a cabin at Babine Lake near Donald's Landing. At night

time too I am always looking up at the sky," Alec said.

"I want to buy a video camera ... that way I can record everything so that people can really see ... we don't always see things, but I want to be ready if we ever see anything again," Perry added.

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OPINION

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TOM FLETCHER

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Promises, promises ...

So it now seems that a decision about the timber supply review won’t be made this month, the next month, or even the month after that.

The decision is turning into a more lengthy process than the ‘six to eight weeks’ that Jobs Tourism and Innovation Minster Pat Bell was touting in Burns Lake in January.

That was nearly four months ago and there is probably not going to be a decision made for as many months on top of that.

All said and done, it may end up being a year long process, just for the timber supply review. If, after the review, Hampton Affiliates do decide to rebuild, it will then be another year and a half of planning and construction on top of that.

It is not really all that surprising that the province has now decided to involve the public in the timber supply review process, after all so many people have had so much to say about the issue, but maybe they should have thought about that sooner.

As the process moves on, the province have found themselves increasingly in the hot seat. It caused a bit of a stir when a leaked document marked, ‘Confidential advice to Cabinet’ proposed shifting forest management from a stewardship model, to one that puts short term economic interests first, suggesting logging areas that have been set aside to protect old growth, wild-

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life habitat and visual corridors and logging at an increased rate.

Is the province passing the buck by allowing the public to weigh in?

In other timber supply reviews there has been a public consultation process, but much of public opinion is uninformed on the technicalities of the issue. Not to mention that we have already gone through a process about how much beetle killed timber is out there, how much timber is still viable and how many people think the visual quality should be relaxed.

Either way, the government seems to be dragging their feet all of a sudden.

As I see it, there is probably only one option to solve the issue – either you cut down more trees to feed the mills – or you don’t, because most B.C. sawmills, not just Babine Forest Products, are running out of economically accessible timber.

If the province is looking for public consensus or approval for cutting down trees that have previously been out of bounds, I don’t think they are going to get that.

Much of the timber set aside in visual quality areas is beetle killed and deteriorating, so why not harvest this timber? But the tourism industry say there is value in these trees left standing ... I wonder are red and grey dying trees standing in our forest a turn on for tourists? Not to mention the fire hazard it causes.

Babine Forest Products employees and our community need to know where they stand, so they can get on with their lives.

We can not attract any further investors in our town if we are surrounded by uncertainty.

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The B.C. government has rolled out its plan to reform BC Ferries, continuing the structural and cultural shift that started when the Crown corporation was quasiprivatized in the early years of B.C. Liberal rule.

Politically, there is a lot at stake here.

Premier Christy Clark’s yearlong ‘families first’ routine boils down to two projects, reining in rate increases at BC Hydro and BC Ferries.

For weeks, Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom has been signaling there is bad news to come.

Sparring with the NDP in question period, he has bluntly and repeatedly said the days of fully staffed vessels sailing with a third (or less) of their capacity are coming to an end.

Tabling legislation to give the ferry commissioner new powers over service levels as well as fares, Lekstrom revealed $80 million worth of sugar to help the tough medicine go down over the next four years.

That’s on top of the $150 million annual subsidy.

Quadra Island politician Jim Abram was first out with the predictable view of the Gulf Islands elite, dismissing this sum as paltry.

It’s difficult to capture how self-centred and insulting this is, but I’ll try.

Consider that the B.C. transportation ministry spent $460 million last year on highway operations.

That’s for the province’s entire vast, weather-battered road network.

This year’s operating subsidy to coastal ferries is approaching $200 million, nearly half of that.

And increasingly, it goes to subsidize getaways for those who choose isolation for its own sake.

Basic financial information also exposes the falsity of NDP ferry critic Garry Coons’ one-note critique.

It’s part of the highway system, he constantly says, comparing empty ferries with empty roads while ignoring the mandatory ferry staff and other costs.

This fiscal-fantasy policy im-

plies another huge increase in subsidy, much of it a transfer from working people to the idle rich who can afford Gulf Islands real estate.

Coons can’t say how much, probably because he has no idea.

A key legislative change will allow BC Ferries to use revenues from its profitable main routes to subsidize little-used runs.

This would be even more important if those revenues hadn’t been squandered.

And no, I’m not talking about the fast ferries.

The story is detailed in ‘Head On’, a 2004 book by former B.C. deputy highways minister R.G. Harvey.

He describes how the Mike Harcourt government completed the gross error of building a new terminal at Duke Point, near Nanaimo.

This run was to take truck and other traffic from congested Horseshoe Bay to the mid-Island from Tsawwassen.

An alternative route from Richmond to Gabriola Island, with bridges to Vancouver Island, had been quietly scuttled after the W.A.C. Bennett government was defeated by the NDP’s Dave Barrett in 1972.

On a map, it’s clear this would have been the shortest route.

Harvey says it would have cut travel time by half, and likely replaced the congested Horseshoe Bay dock.

But Barrett would have had to tell his Nanaimo ferry union supporters that they were losing half their work hours.

Tsawwassen to Duke Point is 65 km, compared to 54 km from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay. A ferry worker’s shift includes two round trips and loading time.

On the Duke Point run this meant at least eight and a half hours, “thus ensuring the crew at least one hour at double time daily and often more,” Harvey writes.

“Later it became a scheduled overtime route.”

Something to keep in mind as Adrian Dix and his crew of union bosses prepare to take the helm.

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

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Anderson recently travelled to Denmark along with a number of marine pilots and a marine specialist and participated in a tanker simulation scenario navigating the Douglas Channel. "This exercise was successful and proves that tankers can successfully go up the Douglas Channel unaided by tugs. Even so, there will be two tugs assisting a vessel every time."

Enbridge will also install new weather monitoring stations in addition to the already existing Environment Canada weather stations, as well as introduce radar to B.C.'s North coast.

"There is no radar for the Douglas Channel at the moment."

According to Anderson, navigation is currently achieved by radio call in and with an automatic receiver system. "The automatic receiver system enables vessels to be seen from onshore monitoring stations."

He said however, that the automatic receiver has limitations as vessel captains may forget to turn it on and the system is not used in smaller ships.

"A land based radar will allow onshore navigators to always see what is out there.

There is radar in Vancouver, Victoria and Tofino already. It is just one more layer of safety for navigation on the North coast."

Other proposed marine safety initiatives to mitigate the potential of environmental damage will include a closed loading system to prevent the condensate vapor from escaping, as well as a boom around the vessel while it is being loaded. "This is part of the risk assessment recommendation process because nothing is perfect," he said.

Anderson said the addition of escort tugs will mitigate the risk of any potential environmental disaster.

"The tugs will have spill response equipment, including dispersant applicators and booms. If something goes wrong with the tanker, the tugs will be the first responders. There is response centres located in Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Shearwater ... a spill response plan was filed a year ago with the joint review panel."

According to Anderson a review of the report by Transport Canada did not iden-

tify any regulatory concerns or require any nadian regulations that require assist tugs, new regulations to be considered. but Enbridge will require it for the North"This doesn't mean that they approve of ern gateway operation. the project, just that they approved this reAs reported in the Lakes District News port," he added. edition of April 18, 2012, council have yet Anderson said that he is confident that to make a decision as to wether they will the marine aspect of the Northern Gateway support the controversial project. project can be carried out safely.

Mayor Luke Strimbold asked how navigating the Douglas Channel compares with other maThe Adams Family has decided to retire. It has rine channels in Vancouver? been an honour and a pleasure to have hosted "In Vancouver there is two 'narthe Seniors Day Picnic over the last 22 years. rows' - the first is 350 metres wide, We would like to thank Trudy & Bill Hoff for the the second 120 metres wide from use of Babine Lake Resort. We would also like to span to span. The Douglas Chanthank the hundreds of friends, family, volunteers nel is 1,400 metres wide from and especially the guests that made this such span to span, which is 10 times a wonderful day. Without the commitment and the width of the second narrows devotion of everyone involved this would not have been such a great success. in Vancouver. The Douglas Channel will also have one-tenth of the traffic volume of Vancouver."

According to Anderson, the depth of the Douglas Channel is also more favourable than the channels in Vancouver at 200 plus metres while the first narrows in Vancouver is at 15 metres deep in high tide and the second at just 14 metres in high tide.

From 9:00 am to Dusk Daily "In Norway there are shipping channels that are very narrow ....

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The Lake Babine Nation is holding an election for the following ten (10) leadership positions: • One Chief • Two Tachet Councillors • Two Fort Babine Councillors • One Old Fort Councillor • Four Woyenne Councillors Key dates and Election activities are as follows: • June 4, 2012: Nomination Meetings at Woyenne’s Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Fort Babine Health Clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at Tachet Community Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• June 11, 2012: All Nominees must sign and file their form to signify their intent to allow their names to appear on ballots. The deadline for filing is on or before June 11, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. If Nominees fail to file by 4:30 p.m. on June 11, 2012, their name shall not appear on the ballot.

• June 11, 2012: The Fort Babine Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Fort Babine Interpretive Centre.

• June 12, 2012: The Tachet and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Tachet Community Hall.

• June 13, 2012: The Woyenne and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Margaret Patrick Community Centre.

• June 18, 2012: Advance Polls in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic) and Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre). The time for the advance poll voting is from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m.

• June 28, 2012: General Election with polling stations in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic); Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre); Smithers (Dzel Kant Friendship Centre)3953 3RD Ave. Smithers; Prince George (Prince George Native Friendship Centre)1600 3rd Ave Prince George; and Vancouver (Vancouver Native Friendship Centre)1607 E Hastings St. Vancouver. The time for the voting is 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

• June 29, 2012: LBN Chief and Council Elect sworn into office.

All Lake Babine Nation members participating in this election as candidates or as voters should bring their status cards with them to any election meeting they attend, as well as to the Polling Stations on Election Day. The LBN Voters List will be available for viewing only at the LBN administration office and at polling stations. Copies of this list will not be distributed to members. For further information please contact the following persons: Loreen Suhr Electoral Officer (250) 964-1016 • Fax: (250) 964-9604 Email: loreensuhr@telus.net Ruby Adam (inquiries about the Voters List) LBN Membership Clerk (250) 692-4700 • 1-888-692-3214

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Canfor are trying to buy our sympathy

Editor: First off let me congratulate Lakes District News on your reporting of the Babine Forest Products explosion and fire, it is a job well done.

But I have a few comments on Hugh Neave’s article in the April 18, 2012, edition of the Lakes District News regarding feeding the birds ... or where do they get their feed?

Well read Matthew 6-26, it will give you the answer.

Also the Babine explosion and fire ... at the time of the fire, God and the churches were prominent in the village and the churches were full, but

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oh how fast we forget.

Don't forget God is always with you and keep him in you mind even if you don’t go to church.

Associating with people will you keep your faith strong.

Now to village council and their undecided vote on the Northern Gateway pipeline. You have to think of the consequences of your vote. A yes will help your position when it comes time to negotiate. You may be the only town in B.C. that is in favour, but the alternative could be worse and that is, using the railway to do the same job.

It is not impossible to use rail so

think of the disaster if there is a derailment.

Now to our health care. I see Canfor are trying to buy our sympathy by giving Burns Lake a few dollars.

I only hope that our administration doesn't give it to Northern Health because they have taken enough equipment from Burns Lake so keep the money in a fund that is already set for community use.

As for John Rustad, our MLA, he has been doing a great job, but that takes us to our forestry consultant [Bob Clarke] that was appointed by the Premier ... I fail to see what he has

done for Burns Lake.

When he was beetle boss I was Mayor of Burns Lake and all the beetle wood was designated to Vanderhoof, Smithers and Prince George, with no thought of a reciprocating agreement.

This time, if we don't get our sawmill back and the wood required to feed the sawmill, you'll be able to blame an outsider that doesn't care for Burns Lake, only for his salary.

I think we all have a job to do. I'm concerned for Burns Lake.

Love you all, Paul H. Jean

MLA Rustad’s crusade for fibre is neglecting other timber values such as wildlife habitat Editor: I have recently read and spoken with our MLA John Rustad about his position regarding the fibre supply for our mills and his crusade to solve the problem by removing the conservation of other values, such as visual quality objectives, old growth forests and wildlife habitat.

These values, which he so easily dismisses, are critical to our quality of life as residents of Northern B.C. Contrary to recent quotes attributed to Mr. Rustad, the communities along Highway 16 are not an industrial corridor and I am offended by the suggestion.

Yes, many of us work and earn our livings in or from the forests that surround us, but we also play

in that same forest. We need a balance between resource development and quality of life. Our quality of life here in Northern B.C. is strongly tied to these values of scenic areas, old growth forests and wildlife habitat.

These values benefit our families and lifestyles.

We spend time with our children and parents enjoying the great outdoors fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and boating.

These values benefit our homes and businesses, we build and work along rivers and lakes and in the shadows of mountains and tall timbers because of stunning visual scenes and abundant wildlife that Northern B.C. has to offer.

These values benefit our schools, our health care, and our community services.

We offer teachers, health care workers and other professionals something more fulfilling than just a concrete jungle. This is what persuades them to take up residence in our community.

These values connect us as a community, we love this land, it's part of who we all are. So Mr. Rustad, please don't underestimate the value these things have to us as Northerners.

Please don't throw our quality of life away in your vain belief that you have the answer to reverse the effects of the mountain pine beetle epidemic.

We need our forest for jobs, but we also need our forests for our quality of life too.

Regards, Dan Brooks Upper Nechako Wilderness Council chair

VIEWPOINT BY HUGH NEAVE

We have some much talent in our Lakes District and area

It’s Monday morning, the start of another week.

Another very busy weekend left behind us.

Although it was busy it was a lot of fun too. Everyday to me it a good day for me to enjoy.

Through my life I have met so many wonderful people and their friendship is so very special. Lots of very fond memories to go along with the many years of knowing you all.

The Francois Lake Hall committee were very pleased with their garage sale last Saturday.

There seemed to be so much that folks donated to be sold off. Lots of

very good useful things.

Although there were other sales in the area the Francois Lake hall did very well.

Our hall is so important to our community and this sale will be a shot in the arm for them.

Great concert What a pleasant surprise and what a surprise it was on Friday evening last at the high school gym to have my niece Renay and her musical group of singers and musicians give us a wonderful two hour program of singing and music.

I did not know what to expect until the whole group came onto the stage. My heart just about stopped as I just had no idea.

This is such a talented group of singers and musicians and we hope will be back in July for the Grassy Plains blue grass celebration.

My heartfelt thanks to my family, the arts council members and Richard Cannon, who

was the organizer of it all, did a great job. After the show everyone came to our home for the night.

What a wonderful time we all had, lots of talking and visiting and of course lots of hugging.

The hours slipped by so fast. The group had to leave early in the morning as they had other engagements along the way home to Calgary.

Our home just came to life again with so much love with such wonderful people.

Sick minds In our last paper there is a picture of a $65,000 truck belonging to Sullivan motors destroyed by thieves. This truck was brand new, such a waste and such a loss... this was no doubt an act of vandalism big time.

What thrill can anyone get destroying peoples property. Sick minds is all I can say.

This kind of thing goes on more often than we realize.

My neighbours son,

who lives in Alberta, had his beautiful one ton truck stolen and when it was located it was destroyed, windows broken out, windshield smashed, doors all broken, inside all destroyed, another act of vandalism.

This was a top of the line vehicle with all the extras on it, just nothing left of such a priceless vehicle. Another act of people with sick minds who enjoy destroying other peoples property.

Choir On Sunday afternoon at the First Mennonite church the Lakes District Choir and friends presented their annual spring concert.

There were folk songs from near and far and through the ages. What a pleasant afternoon with music and singing to suit everyone’s taste.

The Chambermaids from the Southside also presented great songs that everyone enjoyed.

There was also some solo singing as well.

What talent we have

in our Lakes District.

We are proud of you.

Paula was host for the afternoon and as per her usual she does such a wonderful job.

This performance was a windup of the season for the choirs and they will be ready to go again in the fall. They will welcome new members for the choir and also would like to recognize the arts council for their support in advertising and also to the First Mennonite church for giving the choir space for their practicing.

At heart I’m really an old country, western and blue grass boy, but through the many years I have listened to the choir singing I have got to love and enjoy it very much.

I always look forward to their wonderful concerts. There is an old saying “You can’t teach and old dog new tricks” but that’s not always true.

Yes, I did sing in the Lakes District Choir many years ago and

I loved it but my ears started to play tricks on me so I backed out but not without feeling bad.

They were good years for me and I missed it.

The members of the Lakes District Choir are almost like a big family. It was not only the singing I enjoyed but the friendly atmosphere that went along with it.

Farewell In our last paper I noticed that Dr. Allan Hill is leaving us due to family matters at home.

There is no doubt he will be missed as he was not only a good doctor but a good friend. Although he was not our doctor I always enjoyed our short visits whenever I would bump into him.

Let’s hope his family matters are not to serious.

Arena expansion Maybe I’m barking up the wrong tree but reading between the lines this arena expansion seems to be a huge expensive project when I see the vast amount of

money that’s going into this expansion.

We are also planning for a new hospital that I feel is the most important project we will have at the present time.

I ask this question which is the most important the arena expansion or a new hospital?

Don’t worry as I won’t mention it anymore.

A little story In a town in the U.S. there was a medium sized church and it needed a new roof.

The minister brought it up to the members to help finance and help with the work. “Please stand up those who are willing.” Nobody stood up. As there was a new organist that Sunday she started to play their national anthem. Everyone in the church stood up. The minister said “Thanks, I guess were get our new roof.”

Have a safe week and enjoy the spring I know I will. Always remember God loves you and so do I, this is a true promise.

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Economic development focus on partnerships EDABC report comes back to the village REBECCA BILLARD A 76 page report prepared by the Economic Development Association of B.C. (EDABC) incorporating ideas presented by the community during a March town hall meeting has been given to the Village of Burns Lake.

As reported in the Lakes District News edition of April 4, 2012 a support team from the EDABC facilitated a town hall meeting to help develop ideas for local economic development following the economic fallout after the Babine Forest Products tragedy.

Local residents were divided into three groups representing tourism and recreation, forestry, mining and agriculture and local business and were asked to come up with ideas for economic development in those areas.

EDABC also completed a two day public and stakeholder consultation process in which more than 150 people participated.

Along with a sense of community optimism, the EDABC identified a feeling that economic development must be better focussed and be moved in a new direction, as well as a desire to peruse joint opportunities with First Nations and industry.

Several issues were identified, including a lack of commercial and industrial land

for development of new industry, a lack of collaboration between economic development groups, poor telecommunications infrastructure and a need for increased local government communication.

The report also identified a community focus on reopening the Babine Forest Products sawmill and developing a local biofuel industry.

A SWOT [strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats] analysis was also competed with the EDABC reporting that creating opportunities for tourism, expanding community infrastructure, increased communication amongst stakeholders and providing strong support for resource based industry were vital to creating a sustainable economy in Burns Lake.

Some community strengths identified were; affordable real estate prices, a revitalized Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce, a large trade area, partnership amongst First Nation groups and the presence of an airport.

Weaknesses identified were; a limited population, access to health care services, aging commercial buildings, lack of a skilled workforce, a lack of tourism infrastructure, the community image, economic leakage to larger centres like Prince George, complacency and lack of a disposable income for local residents.

The EDABC made 14 recommendations including; the existing business community be supported by developing a communications program with local lenders to support local businesses during the

Recommendations to improve community infrastructure • Establishing a plan to provide water and sewer services to existing industrial land • Discuss with BC Hydro the need to expand three phase power to the Southside and other areas in and around Burns Lake and encourage joint initiatives with First Nations and industry to help pay for the expansion of these services.

• Discuss with Telus about the need to support he community by expanding the broadband network • Recommendations to build stronger relationships with First Nations include: • Incorporating First Nations culture as part of the downtown revitalization plans • Support the Burns Lake Band initiative to develop the Gathering Place • Support attracting First nation conferences and other events into the community • Develop a First Nation sensitivity training session with local government, business and industry • Recommendations to develop and economic development strategy include: • Hire an economic development officer • Participate in economic development training • Recommendations to help resolve the fibre supply issues include: The EDABC made no specific recommendations on how to support the province to resolve the fibre supply issues but said, “The EDABC team believes the province is heading in the right direction. While no specific actions are identified we believe that every effort must be made by local government to ensure that needs of industry are met and that where support is needed that it be provided.”

transition, developing training for service and supply companies to support existing mining activities, the village should continue plans for the downtown revitalization, and that training programs should be developed to assist local businesses access purchasing opportunities with the mining sector.

Another recommendation was to establish a business retention and expansion program that, through surveys and interviews will help identify and understand the issues faced by local businesses in the region.

EDABC say, "Once the core issues and obstacles are addressed, the business climate is bound to improve."

A recommendation was made to provide economic development training for local government leaders.

According to the EDABC, a lack of understanding what economic development can achieve and how fast is one of the biggest challenges. The EDABC say they have developed a course and have offered to provide the course at no charge to the village as part of the recovery effort.

Recommendations were also made to improve community infrastructure, develop an economic development strategy, support the province in resolving fibre supply issues, build stronger relationships with local First Nations, as well as capitalizing of the exposure of the Babine Forest Products tragedy by applying for all grant funding opportunities for local projects.

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Hunting arrow found at beach Razor sharp arrow found near children’s equipment CONTRIBUTED On May 10, 2012 Burns Lake RCMP seized a hunting arrow which was located by a citizen of Burns Lake.

They located the arrow embedded on the ground near the children's swings at Radley Beach.

The tip of the arrow was a tri-metal blade with razor sharp edges.

The arrow is designed for hunting with a compound bow.

This is very concerning for the Burns Lake RCMP as the park is primarily used by children in the community.

Burns Lake RCMP is seeking the assistance of the community for information regarding this incident, which can

be directly reported to the Burns Lake RCMP at 250-692-7171 or to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Concerns over arena expansion tax increases REBECCA BILLARD

the] Regional District of Bulkley Nechako are playing their fair share for the arena.

Area B [Burns Lake rural] is the biggest user of the arena.”

“That’s why we are planning for user pay, that’s why we have made this decision. It’s not our goal to say we are going to build this

expansion, so now we will have to triple the taxes .... we are creating both recreation and business opportunities,” Mayor Strimbold said.

“That’s good for the tax payers to know and this is why I am bringing this up. Tax payers are not going to be on the hook for

maintenance, staffing and heat ..... if it is self maintaining, then we have a good thing ... we won’t be going to tax payers and asking them to subsidize the new space,” Coun.

Illes said.

“The plan is user pays,” Mayor Strimbold added.

Village of Burns Lake Coun. John Illes asked for a guarantee from Mayor Luke Strimbold that the Tom Forysth Memorial Arena expansion project won’t result in any tax increases to cover the costs of maintenance, heating and increased staffing.

He made the ‘out of the box’ request during a council meeting last week and said he had been approached about the issue by a number of concerned local tax payers.

Mayor Strimbold said he cannot make a guarantee that there wouldn’t be tax increases, but he added that the proposed arena expansion facilities are designed to be self sustaining. “Our goal is not to have any tax increase to cover maintenance and any extra staff. It will be a user pay system,” he said.

As reported in the Lakes District News ediCanadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. tion of April 11, 2012, the province recently On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of announced that the village has been approved eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.* for a $2.4 million grant to help construct the planned 10,000 square foot facility.

The expansion will join the current arena You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65 and curling rink and 54 or older as of March 31, 2012 current plans include a squash court, a climbThe age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029 53 or younger as of March 31, 2012 ing wall and a work out gym as well as community meeting space.

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving Village chief adminit in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date. istrative officer, Sheryl Worthing said, “When we submitted the grant application to the provThe number of working-age Canadians ince, we based our apfor every senior is decreasing** plication on revenue es6 timates from the squash courts and space leasing 5 The number of working-age Canadians per [for community meet4 ings]. Of course these senior is decreasing, placing additional estimates may change 3 a little, but staffing, pressure on the OAS program.

2 operations and maintenance as well as insur1 ance costs were all put 0 into the application and 1990 2012 2030 it was approved based **Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the on those estimates. User Old Age Security Program fees will cover a lot of it. We have also talked a lot with Houston and Smithers ... every program they have is self sustaining and their revenue and expenditures *Subject to parliamentary approval balance, so that is what we are looking at doing as well.”

Councillor Quentin Beach said, “I think we also need to make sure that the [taxpayers of

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Home game win for junior team

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“There’s Gold In Burns Lake” Minerals North 2012 Geocaching event.

For more details: Village of Burns Lake office (15 3rd Ave, Burns Lake) www.burnslake.ca www.facebook.ca/VillageRecreation www.geocaching.com www.facebook.com/mineralnorth2012 There will be 5 geocache sites around the Village of Burns Lake

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Please post music requests to www.facebook.com/VillageRecreation to have you favourite music to listen too at the arena. There are a total of 28 ramps to learn and improve your skills with.

The Lakes District Secondary School girls junior soccer team scored a big home game win of 9-0 against the First St. James junior girls team recently. The game is the last home game that will be played on the Lakes District Secondary School field this rear due to remediation work closing the field.

The junior team now has two wins and two losses under their belt this season.

Up to 10 Skateboards and helmets will be provided!

Rayz Boardshop and Village Recreation have partnered to create a incentive program for attendance levels (Free Helmet and Pro Deck).

This program has been made possible by the Province of BC and Rayz Boardshop

Ball Hockey League contact the Village office for more info

Summer is approaching and Village Recreation is gearing up with a summer full of camps.

Here is a snap shot of what will be available this summer:

• Xplorer SportZ Camp (Ages 10 to 13 and Ages 6 to 9) • CanoeKids Camp (Ages 9 to 13)

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Locals taking a shot at creating a paint ball park Burns Lake Paint ball Association hoping Burns Lake will become a mecca for paint ball REBECCA BILLARD Paint ball is one of the world's fastest growing extreme sports and if the Burns Lake Paint ball Association (BLPA) have anything to do with it, Burns Lake will eventually become a mecca for paint ballers.

According to Brendan Abreu and Steve Cox, two of the BLPA's directors, the only thing standing in their way is access to a property they can use and develop for the sport.

"We see an opportunity to provide a fun and exciting activity for the youth and adults

of the Lakes District to become involved in. We expect to draw paint ball players from all over B.C. to our events and put Burns Lake on the map as a great venue for paint ball players to meet. Visiting players would bring commerce to the Village of Burns Lake as they would need accommodations, dining and shopping and based on previous events we estimate players would spend approximately $100 per day in the community and we expect to draw 50 or more players to each of our special events," Abreu said.

The group recently approached Comfor

Management Services Ltd. for a property they could develop and CMSL are now considering leasing the association one of two properties in the local area.

The most favourable of which is a property near Boer Mountain and the Rod Reid Trail.

Dawn Stronstad, Burns Lake Community Forest general manager recommended CMSL do a preliminary investigation to determine if the property is suitable, before working out any further details with the association.

Paint ball is sport in which players compete, either in teams or indi-

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Burns Lake’s ‘Dogs of War’ paint ball team has played in a number of regional and provincial games and already have a number of sponsors.

vidually, to eliminate their opponents by tagging them with paint balls. Paint balls contain a water soluble dye and gelatin shell outside and are propelled from a paint ball gun. They are non-toxic, biodegradable and water soluble.

The game is regularly played at a sporting level with organized competition involving worldwide leagues, tournaments, professional teams, and players.

Abreu said, "We currently have 22 members.

Our vision is to promote the sport of paint ball while also providing a safe and fun environment where local youth and adults can play the game. Paint ball is an exhilarating and healthy sport that helps players develop life skills such as communication, discipline and teamwork in an outdoor environment," Abreu said.

The sport is popular in B.C. and most larger urban centers have successful commercial paint ball parks. "In areas where this is not available players usually play on crown or private land wherever they can find a location," Cox said.

According to Abreu, Northwest B.C. has a large following of paint ball players without any

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The group are hoping to be able to move off crown land and have their own dedicated paint ball park commercial field available to play on, West of Prince George.

The local team, called 'Dogs of War' currently play on local crown land but Abreu said the group could expand their local games to bigger events if they were able to get insurance.

"To get insurance, which is approximately $1,400 per year, we need our own paint ball park property," he said.

The Dogs of War team is currently sponsored by Tippmann [a manufacturer of highperformance paint ball guns and accessories] and are the only team sponsored by the com-

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pany in Western Canada. "We are the third team to be sponsored in Canada. This is huge because they make our guns," Abreu said, adding that sponsorship means that the company supplies the team with equipment at cost price.

The team is also sponsored by Hammerhead, makers of paint ball gun barrels and are sponsored by Paint ball Gear. "We have an elite sponsorship with Paint ball Gear, it's the highest level of team sponsorship which is important because they sell us our paint and equipment."

One of the biggest paint ball events in the

world is 'Oklahoma DDay.' The event brings in 3,500 to 4,000 players to the community of Wyandotte, Oklahoma annually and like the actual invasion of Normandy, several battles unfold across the field throughout the day.

Sides are awarded points for taking critical objectives at key times.

The entire event runs for a week.

The association is hoping that in the future Burns Lake may host a similar event.

To find out more, go to www.dogsofwarpaintball.ca or find them on Facebook.

SPECIAL DAY

Local, Jeanne Olsen celebrated her 85 birthday with family and friends at the Royal Canadian Legion branch number 50 last weekend. Olsen said was born on Rebecca Billard photo Friday May 13, 1927.

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HAIR RAISING Local resident and Lakes District Hospital nurse, Monique Svehla raised $1,952.99 for the B.C. Cancer Foundation last week, by having her head shaved at the Lakeview Mall, for the cause. A large crowd of local supporters gathered to cheer her on and pitch in last minute donations. The money is going to the Prince George office and will be used to fund B.C. cancer research initiatives.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL) has two small offices of approximately 115 sq. ft. in size available for rent or lease in its building at 153 Francois Lake Drive.

Use of Office Space

These offices are best suited for use by small, clerical-type businesses. They include shared reception, photocopying, printing, and utilities (including internet access).

CMSL will accept written proposals from businesses and organizations interested in renting or leasing this space. Proposals should include not only the amount the proponent is willing to pay for use of one or both office spaces, but also the intended usage.

Proposals will be accepted at CMSL’s offices (153 Francois Lake Drive) up to an including 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012. For more information or to obtain detailed terms of reference, call (250) 692-7724.

CMSL reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and accept the proposal deemed in its best interest.

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A fundraising Coffee House was held at the Grassy Plains Hall recently. The lineup included the Southside Youth Fiddlers, the Tweedsmuir Fiddlers, the Southside Chambermaids, Lauren Solecki, the Connelly Family, Moosehorn Mountain Boys, Jennifer Reynolds, Mike Robertson, Lorne MacNab and Johnny Pahl. All proceeds from the event went go towards the Southside violin students’ fund.

For more info contact Kent Lambert 250-694-3748

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

Internet access Through the community access program the Burns Lake Public Library offers up to an hour of free internet access per day.

BEAUTIFUL HARMONIES The Chambermaids joined Prince George’s Nove Voce to bring the ‘A Wonderful World’ concert to Burns Lake Last week. The choirs sang beautiful renditions of old favourites. A small number of local residents turned up for the event.

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Topley sinkhole causing issues

Support group A parents support group to share experiences will be held on May 24 from noon at Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre

Six weeks of round the clock work slated Andrew Hudson

Road crews may need six weeks of round the clock work to fill a sinkhole that opened up two weeks ago under Highway 16 close to Topley.

Last Thursday, a traffic control person was busy waving dump trucks filled with packing soil to the sinkhole site, while keeping her eye on the growing line of delayed cars and trucks headed towards Burns Lake.

“It’s been crazy the

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Finnessee arrived in town last weekend and put on a show featuring original and classic, folk pop, bluegrass, country and swing original and classic numbers. The band also honoured friend and local Hugh Neave, by reworking his poem, titled 'The Cowboy' into a song, which they performed on the night. Neave's niece is a member of the band.

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last two days,” she said, pointing to a bend in the road 100 metres away.

“I’ve got line-ups that go right around the corner.”

Drivers currently face up to a half-hour delay as they wait to cross over single lane that crosses over the sinkhole area, about two kilometres East of Topley.

Cam Schley, operations manager with the Ministry of Transportation, says sinkholes of this size are rare, and it will take a lot more digging to find out exactly how it formed.

“What we do know is that it doesn’t extend into the westbound lane,” he said.

Traffic had been avoiding the sinkhole area entirely via a long detour until engineers

drilled under the highway to make sure the westbound lane could safely support cars and trucks.

No geotechnical work has been done in that area before, Schley said, although long-time residents say they remember workers laying extra rock to shore up the steep embankment in that area.

“We didn’t know what to expect. When we pulled the road base back and exposed the initial sinkhole, we couldn’t see the bottom of it,” he said, noting that the cavern was at least 11 feet across.

So far, engineers say the sinkhole likely formed around an old culvert that either split at the joints or rusted

out.

That let water escape, eroding the silt that makes up the embankment on either side of the highway.

“Once they excavate all the way down to the culvert, they’ll be able to tell how deep that sinkhole actually is,” Schley said.

Until then, Schley said it’s impossible to know exactly how long the highway will be single-lane only, or how much the operation will cost. Once the main excavation work is done, workers will install a temporary, single-lane bridge over the site to make traffic management easier.

For updates on expected delays, check www.drivebc.ca.

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Special needs The community can borrow materials at no cost from the special needs resource library at the infant development program office at the Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre.

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SOUTHSIDE HUNTER CHARGED On May 8 2012, William Wissler of Southbank was sentenced in a Burns Lake Court room for shooting from a maintained road and trespassing on private property. The case dated back to January of 2011 when conservation officers received a complaint of a moose being butchered on private property along Uncha Lake Road. Investigation revealed that a cow moose had been killed on private property without the permission of the land owner. Officers also located a second moose which had been left to waste. Wissler pled guilty to two charges and is to pay a fine of $2,000. Additional charges of failure to retrieve edible portions of wildlife and hunting on private property were stayed. Report any illegal wildlife offence to the Report All Poachers and Polluters hot line at 1-877-952-7277.

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On March 16th the Burns Lake Chapter of Canadian Parents for French held a Pancake Breakfast for Carnaval d’Hiver (Winter Carnival) at WKE. We had an amazing turn out this year from the WKE parents and wish to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers that made this event possible. We are grateful for the support from Overwaitea Foods in providing materials for the breakfast at a low cost for our program. We also wish to thank Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon Branch for its support and the Province of BC, Ministry of Education, and the Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage/Patrimoine Canadien for their Ƥnancial support.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sometimes you are misunderstood and that can leave you feeling frustrated. It’s best not to change a thing, though, because you want friends who appreciate you for you.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Exciting prospects are on the horizon, Cancer. This is something you have been looking forward to for quite some time, and you can only count the days until you get news.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have to fight for what you believe in, even if that means being unpopular with some friends and family members. Stick with it and you’ll like the results.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, though it seems like you are caught between a rock and a hard place, there is a way out. It just may mean swallowing your pride -- something you may not find easy.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, accept help on an important project and things will go swimmingly. Just be sure to reciprocate that assistance down the line to show appreciation.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 The biggest lesson you can learn is how to deal with conflict in a productive way, Sagittarius. If you look at your track record, you just may find that the old way isn’t working.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have a full plate but somehow you always manage to pull through -- even when you are all on your own with the work. Start scheduling a day off.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have to be in the mood to finish some projects around the house. Procrastination won’t help, but a plan of attack can help you get everything done.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, think about ideas for the future if what you are doing right now is not very exciting. Having a plan can keep you motivated.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s easy for your mind to wander and get caught daydreaming, Aries. That’s because you are feeling a little restless and in need of a change. A vacation may just do it.

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Burns Lake Legion Branch #50

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Community Animal Care Event 2012: Pet health clinics for lower income families! Cost is by donation. Southbank Animal Care Clinic - Grassy Plains Community Hall, May 28, 29 & 30. Burns Lake Animal Care Clinics - Burns Lake Band Gathering Place, June 2. Margaret Patrick Hall, June 3, 4 & 5. 9am - 5pm every day. Community Spayghetti and No-Balls Dinner, Loonie Auction & Live Music. Grassy Plains Community Hall June 1, 5:30pm - 9pm. Everyone welcome! Dinner by donation. More info, to volunteer or offer other support, please call Valerie Ingram at 250.694.3696 or email lakesidelegacy@yahoo.ca. Visit www.lakesanimalfriendship.ca for more information or to make a donation by PayPal.

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Food Bank Summer Hours Open 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month: June - Aug.: 11am - 1pm. 3rd Ave & Hwy 16 (downstairs at the back) Please note: open every Tues. in May only, 2 times per household for May only.

Burns Lake Citizens On Patrol (COP) is looking for volunteers. Meet with St. Sgt. Grand MacDonald and members of the RCMP and COP May 30 at 7:30pm in the lower level meeting room of the Burns Lake Public Library to find out more about volunteering with COP. Parent’s support group provides a confidential and caring environment to share experiences and knowledge with other parents. May 24, 12noon-1pm, rm 113, Muriel Mould School. Bring a lunch, refreshments will be provided. Heather 250-692-7500.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: May 2012: Chair Yoga every Tues. & Fri. 1011am. Foot Care May 17, 24. May 16 Seeds of Wellness work shop. May 17, 31 Andrea Thom on site. May 16, 23 & 30 Kiwani on site in afternoon. May 18 - 28 NP all day by appt. More info call (250) 694-3270.

Month of May is Hemochromatosis Awareness www.toomuchiron.ca for more info.

Burns Lake & District Seniors Meeting on June 5, 1 pm at the Regional District Meeting Room, upstairs. All 50+ seniors welcome. For more info. Call (250) 692-7243 Attention LDSS Class of 1992 our 20 year reunion will be held at Noralee Resort Aug. 3-6, 2012. Please contact the resort directly for reservations. For more info email Tracey at ldssgrad92@gmail.com Rod Williams Memorial Poker Ride. June 10, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel and Triple J Ranch (30 km north of Quesnel). Call Triple J (250) 998-4746 or BBSQ (250) 992-7257 or email: bbsques@goldcity. net or infor@triplejranch.bc.ca 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: 250-692-7203. For Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333.

Church Directory Lakes District & Area

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

Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

CLUES ACROSS 1. Traditional baby carriage 5. A fencing sword 9. Titan mother of Helios 10. S.E. Asian penninsula 12. A stretch of shallow waer 13. Pea, bean or lentil 16. African antelope 17. Recording of different songs 18. __ contendere, plead no contest 19. Diving bell inventor 20. Egg cells 21. Cumulus rain cloud 26. Cry of sorrow 30. 23 ______: go away 31. Supreme Allied Commander Europe 36. Enroll as a student 40. Furnished sleeping quarters 41. ___ Sandhurst 42. Swedish rock group 45. Bouquet of flowers 46. Suspect to be false 48. In the middle of 49. Give shelter to

51. Lace edging of small loops 52. Cadet 54. Device for data over phone lines 55. Being considered individually 56. Raised speaking platform CLUES DOWN 1. A type of plug 2. Comprehend written words 3. Feel ill 4. 1/1000 of an ampere 5. Dorothy’s auntie 6. Chum 7. Greek colony founded by Xenophanes 8. Philly football team 9. Sensory brain parts 11. Marysville, CA college 12. Language spoken in Bratislava 14. Wet, sticky earth 15. Emergency Medical Service 16. a.k.a. Alkenols 21. Sodium 22. Addams Family cousin

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23. 3rd tone of the scale 24. Pear variety 25. Two-toed sloth 27. -__, denotes past 28. Alaskan town 29. The family bufonidae 32. Centilitre 33. Earl’s jurisdiction 34. Extreme 35. Show a response 37. Touchdown 38. Rhenium 39. Potato state 40. Utter incoherent words 42. Pitressin 43. A tropical constrictor 44. A baby’s belch 45. Nervous little mongrel dogs 47. Papuan monetary unit 48. Musical Instrument Digital Interface 50. Corpuscle count (abbr.)

51. Bluegrass genus 53. Common Canadian phrase 54. Physicians designation

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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

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Farmer’s Market Every Saturday from 9:00am-3:00pm 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

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

Sunday 10:00AM

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

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Burns Lake Community Church

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FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

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Sunday Worship 10:30am

Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196

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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

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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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In Memoriam Gifts 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

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The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & Thursday from 9am-4pm.

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ANNE-MARIE ERICKSON Nov. 6, 1959 - May 1, 2012 It is with deep sadness that the family of Anne-Marie Erickson announces her passing on May 1, 2012.

She is survived by her mother Elise Erickson and sister Christine Alonzo, as well as her husband Bob Cliffe and his three daughters Erin, Shannon, and Alanna. Anne-Marie was also a proud grandmother to Maia, and an aunt and great aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Born November 6, 1959 in Seattle, Washington, she moved at an early age with her family to Burns Lake, B.C. where she spent her early years. She later lived in Prince George, Creston, and finally Kamloops. For over 20 years, Anne-Marie was a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, whether as a special education teacher’s assistant; program director and employment training specialist; or finally as an employment service coordinator. She was a strong believer in inclusiveness and accessibility for all.

A life-long traveller, she experienced the wonder of seeing Canada from coast to coast; biking through the Yukon Territory and Alaska; and the pleasure of visiting Tahiti, Hawaii, Denmark, Paris, Mexico (many times), Australia (twice), New Zealand, and Venezuela. A true lover of nature, she enjoyed skiing, camping, backpacking, hiking, and fishing, although, snorkelling with tropical fish and sea turtles was her ultimate joy.

Her Life was one filled with zest and adventure, and albeit cut too short, Anne-Marie truly had an epic journey in a Life well lived.

At this time, the family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Baker, Dr. Bishop, and Marilyn for all their care, support and kindness over many years.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne-Marie’s memory to Kamloops Hospice Association; Royal Inland Hospital Foundation; or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with Pastor Don Maione officiating.

Service arrangements are entrusted to Schoenings Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street Kamloops telephone (250) 374-1454.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com.

Agnes was born Aganetha Teichroeb in Neuanlage, Saskatchewan on April 2, 1915.

She was the 7th child of Peter and Maria Teichroeb, who came from Manitoba around 1895. Agnes met Jacob Bergen, who was the son of Frank and Anna Bergen, and after a four year courtship they were married on December 2, 1934.

They sharecropped land east of Hepburn, Saskatchewan.

Making a living was very challenging with the dry conditions, but Anges always contributed with her thrifty ways of making the dollar stretch farther. It was here that the first two children, Frank and Marie were born. Then opportunity came for homesteading in B.C. so in June of 1940, there were part of a settler’s train that left the prairies for the Burns Lake area. As soon as they arrived, Jake and his two brothers, Henry and Issac, rented land in the Ootsa Lake area until they could afford to purchase it. Here John, Eva, Peter and Judy were born. They enjoyed living in the Ootsa valley until they were flooded out by Alcan in 1952. They then moved to higher ground and Bill, the final addition to the family was born. Agnes enjoyed working in the garden and her flowers were something to behold!

Sewing was another of her talents, and Christmas would often come with new clothes for all. At least they were new to the children as she would remake them from adult clothing.

They continued farming and raised their family at Ootsa until 1971. Jake and Agnes then decided it was time to retire, so they sold the farm and moved to Tintagel. Now they spent their days gardening and growing 10 foot tall peas!

They remained here for 21 years, which was the longest they stayed living in any one place. Later they moved to Palling where Jake passed away in January 1999. They were married for 64 years.

Agnes needed a smaller home, so she moved to town and then because of health issues, lived at Tweedsmuir House for 5 years. Although her mind remained clear to the end, her health continued to deteriorate to the point that she required the additional attention that the Pines could provide. The Pines was Agnes’s home for the last 11 months of her long life, of 97 years.

Agnes will be sadly missed by her children; Frank (Anne) Bergen, 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; Marie (George - deceased) Petkau, 5 children, 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; John (Rose) Bergen, 3 children, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; Eva (Gary - deceased) Giesbrecht, 3 children, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; Peter; Judy (Frank - deceased) Wiebe, 3 children, 8 grandchildren; Bill (Marilyn) Bergen, 3 children, 5 grandchildren; 1 sister Betty Regier and many relatives and friends. Agnes is predeceased by her loving husband Jacob Bergen, an infant daughter, 3 son-in-laws George, Gary and Frank, a grandson Bill, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

She will forever be remembered and held dear in the hearts of all who knew her.

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Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake Meetings: 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 Summer hrs: distribution days will be the first and third Tuesday of each month from June through August 2012. 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.

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 NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS May 9, 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 850.75m

(2791.17.ft) SLS Discharge: 175 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 204 m3/s Nautley River: 142 m3/s Vanderhoof: 444 m3/s Isle Pierre: 620 m/s Spillway discharge will be managed to maintain a flow target at Vanderhoof of 500-550 m3/s for the next several weeks. The duration and magnitude of high flow will depend on temperature and amount of precipitation observed. 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

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In Loving Memory

Ruby Lillian Fontaine Born: August 12, 1936 in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Passed away: April 24, 2012 in Burns Lake BC. Ruby is survived by her loving husband John; daughters Deb Poirier (Glenn Martin), Theresa (Lawrence) Wicks, Diane ( Joe) Doyle; Sandra Russell (Darin Johnson); sons Darryl Russell, David (Lisa) Russell; John Jr. (Sara) Fontaine; Son-in-law Jerry McPhail Grandchildren Kerstin & Kaitlyn Poirier; William Wicks; Stephen (Roberta) Russell; Mishala Doyle; Lauren Fisher; Jennifer McPhail; Katherine (Mike) Martens, Justin, Meagan Kaytlin & Lauryn Fontaine Great Grandchildren Justice & Blaze; Jeffrey & Russell As well as her sister Hazel Lawrence and brother Larry ( Jean) Clay; numerous nieces and nephews, and many special friends.

Ruby was pre-deceased by her parents Gerald & Rita Clay, brother-in-law Art Lawrence, and her first husband Buddy Russell.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, May 5 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Houston.

Thank you sincerely for sharing our sorrow.

Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered.

A special thank you to Dr. Graetz.

“For all of us she did her best God grant her now eternal rest.

The Fontaine/Russell Family

Lakes District News Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Employment Help Wanted 33 YEARS established Ford dealer on beautiful Sunshine Coast, looking for an experienced Automotive Salesperson with proven track record.

Please send resume to scford@eastlink.ca 1-800-5384504.

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction.

Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta.

Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators.

You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work.

Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

HAIR STYLIST Wanted For well established salon in Invermere, B.C. Enjoy outdoor recreation at its finest!

Please call 250-342-6355 JASPER SUPER A is currently recruiting a candidate with good interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive energetic attitude for the position of Full-time Permanent - Premium Clerk. The primary duties include scanning, ordering, receiving, merchandising, replenishing stock, inventory and facing shelves.

Candidates require the skills and ability to maintain operational objectives in the Manager’s absence. Computer literacy is a must. Candidates must have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. A grade 12 Diploma and a clean Security Clearance are also required.

Jasper Super A offers competitive compensation, rental accommodations and health benefits package to eligible employees, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you believe that you are prepared for this challenging position and have an interest in working within a dynamic organization, please submit your resume, in confidence to: Jasper Super A, P.O. Box 818, 601 Patricia Street, Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0. Fax 780-852-5491.

Email: rick.lagace@tgp.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mechanic, preference of no less than 5 yrs experience with Logging Equipment for work in the Vanderhoof Area also needed a Class 1 Driver for 2012 Kenworth w/hayrack for West Fraser hauls - must have minimum of 5 yrs. experience Excellent Wage & Benefits for the right applicant Mail resumes to: Stephen Bros. Contracting Ltd.Box 1136 Vanderhoof BC, V0J 3A0 Fax 250 567-2550 For more infor. E-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca PORT HARDY - Looking for a Journeyman GM Technician.

Send resumes to Attention Cory, klassengm@gmail.com or fax 250-949-7440.

WANT TO see Scenic BC? Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: 250-567-2550

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WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATION PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 • Phone: (250) 698 7307 Fax: (250) 698 7480 • Email: wfnchief@lakescom.net

JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE: MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Mental Health Counselor will provide culturally appropriate and/or prayer counselling for individuals or families of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. The Mental Health Counselor will facilitate workshops and provide home visits as per the needs of the community. The Mental Health Counselor will provide reports and documentation to the funding agency and to the Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief and Council. The Mental Health Counselor will liaise with other agencies and participate in meetings associated with Wet’suwet’en First Nation.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of two year Counseling diploma and experience as a Mental Health worker • Prayer Counselling is an asset • Have a strong desire to enhance the well being of Wet’suwet’en First Nation members • Ability to work with minimum supervision in a professional manner • Willing to maintain a high degree of confidentiality • Excellent report writing and knowledge of computer programs • Excellent interpersonal, team player and organizational skills • Knowledgeable in the Wet’suwet’en culture is an asset • Maintain sobriety and model a healthy lifestyle • Building and maintaining rapport and relationship building with all members WAGE RANGE: Contract is negotiable; May 2012 to March 31, 2013 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 25, 2012 Please submit a cover letter and an updated resume with (3) written references pertaining to the Mental Health Counselor aspect to the address below.

Attention: Karen Ogen, BSW, MSW General Manager/Chief Wet’suwet’en First Nation PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Fax: (250) 698 7307 • Email: wfnchief@lakescom.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ONLY THOSE THAT ARE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED

WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATION PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 • Phone: (250) 698 7307 Fax: (250) 698 7480 • Email: wfnchief@lakescom.net

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POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS WORKER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Wellness Worker will report to the General Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the Wellness for Wet’suwet’en First Nation members. TO ADMINISTER the NNADAP in accordance with the funding agencies policies and procedures. TO PROVIDE SERVICES to all ages and members of WFN in whatever area they need support & to maintain all required records. To preferably provide one on one sessions AA meetings and services to members as requested.

TO ENHANCE community programs by coordinating and delivering workshops based on the needs of community members. To go on regular home visits throughout the community to support members and help assess needs. PROVIDE FUNDING AGENCIES with financial statistical and narrative reports with supporting documentation.

Make monthly activity reports to Chief and Council. LIAISE WITH OTHER AGENCIES/GROUPS regarding services or services required in the community. Coordinate the Community Enhancement Committee Meetings, Community Wellness Team, and other groups or boards as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 2 years of counseling/addiction counseling certification • Life Skills coaching; Organizing workshops, and group meetings; • Excellent computer skills specifically with Word, Excel and Internet and Email • Strong administrative skills specifically in organizing and task oriented • Works independently and self-starter, eager, energetic and good work ethics • Good attitude, strong communication skills verbally & written • Must have minimum 2 years sobriety and modelling a healthy lifestyle • Team player works well with others • Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions of Wet’suwet’en Nation • Wet’suwet’en ancestry is an asset WAGE RANGE: $18.00 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 25, Friday at noon Please submit a cover letter and an updated resume with (3) written references pertaining to the Wellness Worker aspect to the address below.

Attention: Karen Ogen, BSW,MSW General Manager/Chief, Wet’suwet’en First Nation PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Fax: (250) 698 7480 • Email: wfnchief@lakescom.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ONLY THOSE THAT ARE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED

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WaterBridge Equipment Inc. is accepting applications for a full time clerk. Applicants must be highly organized with strong computer skills.

Duties include payroll; personnel; administration of benefit programs; budget tracking; accounts payable; accounts receivable; traffic statistics; petty cash; reception.

A detailed job description and application form can be obtained at our office (Northside ferry terminal) or by emailing mneave@waterbridge. org.

Closing date: June 1st.

WaterBridge Equipment Inc. FFRONTIER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Highway 16 East Smithers Two Positions Available • Licenced automotive technicians • or 3rd/4th year apprentice These position are full time and include a competitive wage and benefits packages .

Interested applicants can forward resume to: email - mark@frontierchrysler.net or call Mark at 250-847-4266

Lakes District Community Services Society

Community Support Worker Two Permanent Part-time and One Casual Position Under the direction of the Executive Director, this individual is responsible for providing support services to adults, children and/or youth with developmental disabilities to help them improve their quality of life.

The successful incumbent will assist clients living semi independently with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional and daily life skills development. The objective is to assist clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible.

This may include helping them to obtain benefits such as life skills training, community integration, skill development, self-esteem building, behavior management and transportation while monitoring their cases to ensure that progress is made. May involve working with individuals or small groups of clients.

The successful incumbent must have proven leadership abilities, ability to work independently and have sound judgment and problem solving skills. Must be able to communicate well.

Should have strong writing abilities.

Must have a strong desire to help others and be emotionally mature. Objectivity and sensitivity to other people’s feelings / thoughts are crucial. Accepting of all races, religions, ages, problems, etc. Be nonjudgmental.

Qualifications • Minimum Grade 12 High School Diploma • Preferable: Diploma in a related human / social service field (Diploma: Social Service Worker, Community Support Worker or Human Service Worker) OR • Combination of relevant experience (minimum 1 year) or experience working with persons with developmental disabilities would be an asset • Basic First Aid (including CPR certification) • Must have a valid BC driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and reliable vehicle Wage: $15.54 – 18.27 per hour as per BCGEU Collective Agreement Closing Date: May 18, 2012 at noon Anticipated Start Date: June 4, 2012 *Note: Employment is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check For more information, please contact Gloria Brown 250-692-7577. Submit resumes via fax (250-6923935), mail (PO Box 970, BL, V0J 1E0) or email (gloria.brown@ld-cs.ca).

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Logging Supervisor Clusko Logging Enterprises Ltd. is one of the largest interior based stump-to-dump timber harvesting companies in British Columbia. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with safe, efficient and low maintenance operations which meet or exceed quality and production targets.

We are currently seeking Logging Supervisors for our operations in Kelowna, BC and Mackenzie, BC. The successful candidates will be team players, with demonstrated commitments to safety, quality and the environment.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Logging Supervisor will oversee daily logging and road construction field operations, provide on-site supervision of employees/ contractors, and is responsible for the over-all safety of the work site.

Applicants shall: • Have a working knowledge of ground based, mechanical timber harvesting operations.

• Be organized and possess good communication skills.

• Be knowledgeable of forest industry safety standards, regulations and systems.

• Be knowledgeable of forestry and environmental legislation in British Columbia.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.

As well, we are accepting applications from Equipment Operators, Truck Drivers and Heavy Duty Mechanics at our Kelowna, Mackenzie, Prince George & Williams Lake operations.

Clusko offers a competitive wage, benefit and pension plan package commensurate with the applicant’s experience.

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume to David Whitwell, RPF at dave.whitwell@clusko.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #289 CORR Home Program - Youth Resource Worker Smithers Community Services Association has an immediate opening for a Youth Resource Worker to assist in our CORR Homes Program in Burns Lake and surrounding area. This is a part time position (approx. 10hrs per week) with a variable schedule.

Position summary: The Youth Resource Worker provides support to young offenders in meeting their court appointed goals and reintegrating into their home communities. This position requires knowledge in the application of various human and social development frameworks, and demonstrated skills and competencies working with youth.

Qualifications: A post secondary degree, diploma, or certiÀcate in Social Work and experience serving clients in youth criminal justice or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically, and be able to work independently in a high demand capacity.

Additionally, applicants must undergo a criminal record check, be willing to work outside of normal business hours, and also possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have access to own transportation.

Please apply with resume to: Competition #289 - Youth Resource WorkerBurns Lake Smithers Community Services Association 3815 – B Railway Avenue Box 3759 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or email: general@scsa.ca Job Description Available at Smithers Community Services Association Closing Date: May 25th, 2012

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Part Time/Relief Houston Forest Products a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., located in Houston, B.C. is accepting applications for a certified Heavy Duty Mechanic to work part time relief in our Mobile Shop. Five years experience in the sawmill industry would be preferred.

This is a vacation relief shift position with a competitive wage.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter before June 1, 2012 to: Houston Forest Products 1300 Morice River, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z1 Fax: 250-845-5301 Email: norma.neil@westfraser.com

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Homes for Rent ONE - TWO bedroom house for rent June 1st in Burns Lake. Gas / wood heat, fenced yard, pets ok, damage deposit and references required. $600/month. Phone: 778-6690716.

Senior Assisted Living HERITAGE MANOR & CARROLL COTTAGE Now have vacancies available for seniors 55+ Applications can be picked up at Tweedsmuir House #53 - 9th Ave, Burns Lake Monday to Friday between 10am and 5 pm or phone (250) 692-3781

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SALES AND SERVICE 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

Trucks & Vans

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

Keith Wilson

2005 Ford F350 Super duty, crew cab, 4/4 flat deck average condition.

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250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434 Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Parks

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEULAH EVA CORNER, Deceased Formerly of Burns Lake, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 15th day of June, 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claim of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by: Christopher K. Wingham, Solicitor

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RV Sites AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

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

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BUSINESS The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!

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Other Areas Mike Steinebach @ (250) 694-3497 Cell (250) 692-6107 OR Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 Cell (250) 570-2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net

Pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, a Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence #1534., located at Oknianski Lake, on the Verdun-Bishop Forest Service Road.

If approved by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations District Manager, the plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.

The Woodlot Licence Plans are available for public review and comment; an appointment to view the plan can be made by contacting Monika Eriksen at Free Growing Forestry Ltd. (250-692-3443). Please send written comments regarding the plans to Free Growing Forestry Ltd., Box 510, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0.

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May 26, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am Topley, BC. @ Topley Garage, Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 118 to Granisle VEHICLES Etc: 1988 tough made Ford Motorhome (gas/propane), 20ft tandem axel car hauler trailer, 1956 GMC 6x6 Deuce & 1/2, miles tandem axel log trailer, 16 new 11R x 24.5 Continental truck tires, 2 sets new lightweight 24.5 single tire chains, set of Ford pickup mirrors, 3 sets new lightweight 24.5 triple tire chains, 4 16” hub caps, set 16” new tire chains, 86 Chevy repair quarter panels, camper jacks, RV water tank & pump, Suburban quarter panels, 19 ft. KNC Cabin Cruiser w/ 6 cyl Mercury inboard tandem axel trailer 2, 9.9 Honda kicker, 21 ft Fiber Form Cruiser, 250 hp Mercury Inboard w/ tandem axel trailer, 9.9 Honda 4 stroke long shaft outboard motor (10hrs), 1973 18’ West Wight sailboat complete w/ trailer.

TOOL & EQUIPMENT: Miller gas trailblazer 44G, Ingersoll Rand T-30 air compressor, Hotsy pressure washer, Ammco Drum 7 rotor lathe, Snapon tool box, Beach tool boxes, Oxy Acetylene plate cutter, Clausing metal lathe & accessories, Delta drill press, 5hp military Briggs & Stratton, JD control valves & hydraulic pumps, Siou valve grinding machine, cable tugger, triangle reflector sets, electrical conduit, Oxygen tank & gauge, fire extinguishers, 3000 gal Regal Enviro fuel double tank w/ 110 1/4hp fuel pump, nozzle, safety valve, complete on skids ~ 3000 gal water tank on skids, fits in back of dump truck, 500 gal RSF manufactured water tank for skidder, highway truck reflectors, electrical boxes, military stretcher, wooden snow shoes, Williams space heater, Coleman heater/oven, stove. CARPENTRY: Large selection of building materials, carpenters tools & lots of items for construction.

Condition of Sale; Terms: Cash & Check with Identification, sorry no Credit cards.

Items are As Is condition ~ not responsible for accidents. Any question Please Contact:

LAKES DISTRICT & AREA

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I am here to serve the Lakes District and area.

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

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250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434

TOLL FREE

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */††/†/**Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Terrain FWD (R7A), 2012 Acadia FWD (R7B) 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 GMC 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 GMC dealer for details. x$5,700 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Acadia FWD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ††0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Terrain FWD. 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 $138.89 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices.

Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. †Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2012 Acadia FWD on approve credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current Ally Credit prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132 Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $33,995 with $3,099 down on 2012 Acadia FWD, equipped as described. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Δ2012 GMC Terrain FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTECŽ 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. ‥Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM brands. ◊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. , ŠThe Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.

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