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Babine Lake excluded from new water act Federal bill slims river protection WALTER STRONG As part of an omnibus budget bill introduced on Oct. 18, 2012, the Progressive Conservative federal government has included changes to the 1882 Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA). It is unclear how proposed changes to the act could affect the long term protection of the many lakes and rivers in Northwest B.C., including Babine Lake. Neither Babine Lake, nor any of the rivers flowing from it would be included in the new list of federally protected lakes and waterways proposed in the

bill under debate in Ottawa.

In a press release issued by Transport Canada, a reform to the act was called for because it had become cumbersome and ineffectual. Waters not listed under the new Navigation Protection Act would ‘continue to be protected through the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act of 2012, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Species at Risk Act, and the Fisheries Act.’ The new list of protected lakes and rivers does not include any of the waterways that have been in local news More on page 5...

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Burns Lake Bruins goalie Ryley Eakin stops a shot at a hockey tournament in Burns Lake on Oct. 27, 2012. Burns Lake hosted a Bantam Midget Girls Hockey Tournament over the weekend. See page 15 for results. This weekend coming up will see the boys midget tournament here in Burns Lake.

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Burns Lake and area residents attended a TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline proj-

ect open house in Burns Lake on Oct. 26, 2012.

The project is to build a natural gas pipeline from Dawson Creek to Kitimat, B.C. The Pipeline, a four billion dollar project that would take 3.5 years to complete, will be under construction by 2015 if all community, environmental and economic feasibility studies are positive.

The proposed 48” diameter underground pipeline will run south west from Dawson

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Creek just north of Fraser Lake and intersect Hwy. 35 south of Burns Lake at Bald Hill as it makes fairly straight line to the south Hazelton Mountain range and through to Kitimat. The exact details of the proposed pipeline’s route are not available yet.

TransCanada is still in a public consultation process and will begin its detailed environmental and engineering field work in 2013. This work is expected to take More on page 7...

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Saturday’s earthquake felt in Burns Lake U.S. geological survey says after shocks could last for another month as tectonic plates settle MARTINA PERRY The earth on the north coast was moving on Saturday night as a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck 139 km south of Masset.

“We’re going around and checking now, waiting to see if there was any damage. I do know that it felt like there was a train going through, it was enough for me to move away from the windows,” Queen Charlotte mayor Carol Kulesha said.

The earthquake occurred at 8:04 p.m. at the epicenter on Oct. 27.

Although the earthquake happened 202 km away from Prince Rupert, many felt or noticed signs of it.

The quake was felt as far away as Chetwynd through the Pine Pass and down along Hwy. 16 communities including Smithers and Burns Lake.

The earthquake happened 17.5 kilometres below the surface.

There is now a tsunami warning in effect for the coastal areas of British Columbia and Alaska.

However the chances of Prince Rupert flooding from tsunami waves are unlikely considering the city’s harbour is surrounded by islands.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed a 5.8 magnitude aftershock happened ten minutes after the initial quake, and says aftershocks could last for months.

A 6.3 magnitude aftershock occurred at 11:54 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, 159 kilometres south-southwest of Masset.

Several aftershocks have occurred since last night’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, however until this morning, aftershocks had been given a 5.1 seismic rating or less.

At 12:09 p.m. a 5.5 magnitude aftershock was reported.

“I [haven’t been feeling aftershocks] but I’ve heard that others did,” said Carol Kulesha, Mayor of Queen Charlotte City. Kulesha has been keeping in contact with people from all over the islands since yesterday evening.

According to National Resources Canada, the Oct. 27 earthquake was the second largest in Canadian history, behind 1949’s 8.1 magnitude earthquake that also happened offshore of Haida Gwaii. The

third largest Canadian earthquake occurred in 1970, hitting south of Haida Gwaii with a magnitude of 7.4.

Fortunately no injuries or deaths occurring during last night’s earthquake have been reported.

“No one has required the ambulance. I’ve asked people to report back to me if the situation changed, and so far I’ve heard nothing,” Kulesha said, adding, “We missed the bullet.

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Additionally, there haven’t been reports of any significant damage.

“As far as I’ve been able to determine there’s no major dam-

age. People have lost things off of their shelves and I think some of the stores might have a bit of a clean up to do, but there’s no structural damage that has been

reported,” Kulesha said.

A representative from the US Geological Survey (USGS) told the /Black Press aftershocks could last for months.

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Hearing from all sides By now, you’ve probably heard about last week’s sit-in at the Provincial Legislature in Victoria, calling for a halt to oil tanker traffic along B.C.’s coastline.

Everyone has a right to speak their mind, and we respect the opinions of those who have reservations about the Northern Gateway Project. In fact, we encourage the people of British Columbia to express their opinions — because that’s the best way to have an open, honest dialogue, and separate Gateway fact from fiction.

In the spirit of honesty, I’d like to share some of my thoughts on last week’s protest. It seems a great many people believe Gateway will introduce oil tanker traffic to B.C.’s coastline for the first time. This is simply not true. Oil tankers have docked at Kitimat for a quarter-century, and refineries have been part of Vancouver’s port communities since the 1930s. In fact the first imports of petroleum to Vancouver date back to 1915.

As well, after reviewing Gateway’s marine safety program, an

independent study has declared it as safe with measures that exceed national and international regulatory requirements.

I’m from Prince George.

Thankfully, we no longer have a one-industry economy here in B.C.’s North, but I’m sure many of us remember those uncertain days in the job market. Establishing the Gateway terminal at Kitimat, and linking Canada’s energy supply to the Pacific Rim, would continue the diversification of our region’s economy. That means job security and prosperity. It means a better future for B.C.’s North.

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NEW GOLD PROJECT Burns Lake residents attended a New Gold Blackwater project event at the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 24, 2012.

New Gold was in town to host an information session regarding a proposed gold mine project east of the Nechako Reservoir.

The completion of a economic feasibility study is scheduled for the end of 2013, and if it’s positive, mine construction could start within two years. There is a Blackwater project office in Vanderhoof, B.C. Current job opportunities can be seen at: www. newgold.com/blackwater Walter Strong photo

Gerow elected for second term

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Strong leadership to continue into active new term WALTER STRONG Albert Gerow was reelected as chief of the Burns Lake Band for a second two year term on Oct. 29, 2012. Gerow received 46 votes, while Ryan Tibbets received 33. Dan George was elected councillor with 46 votes while Ron Charlie tied with

Wesley Sam at 36 votes each. Ron Charlie won the draw to break the tie and is the second band councillor with George.

Cecilia Sam was also defeated with 35 votes.

Gerow’s previous mandate included the difficult times following the destruction of the Babine Forest Products mill on Jan. 20, 2012 as well as the uncertain negotiations leading up to the announcement that Hampton Affiliates would rebuild the mill on the condition that enough wood fibre would be available to justify the extra cost beyond what is covered by insurance.

Steve Zika, CEO Hampton Affiliates, credited Gerow with an influential visit to a board meeting in Oregon where Gerow’s presentation asking the board not to impose a ‘second tragedy’ on Burns Lake by not rebuilding the mill helped sway their decision to announce their intent to rebuild.

Gerow is now involved in the current

negotiations for a new community forest license offered by the province as part of a timber supply assurance offered to Hampton last month. There will be a Dec. 3 meeting of the board of Hampton Affiliates were the final decision for or against the mill rebuild will be made.

“We’re looking at a new community forest license that would be joint with the village [of Burns Lake] and regional districts B and E,” said Gerow. “We’re very optimistic that well have everything in place for the Hampton board meeting.”

When asked if the new community forest would be committed to the new mill as part of a timber supply agreement with Hampton, Gerow said that it would not be. “The members of the new board that’s forming are very committed to the mill rebuild,” said Gerow, “but the license can’t say that as it would conflict with the U.S. softwood trade agreement.”

Gerow has been involved in other construction projects in Burns Lake. The demolition of the old Rainbow Motel on the west side of town was done so that a new 40 room motel could be built. “We’re very close finalizing things with our funding partners,” said Gerow. “We were hoping to start this fall, but we’ll have to plan for a spring launch.”

The Burns Lake Band was also able to negotiate a service agreement with the Village of Burns Lake under Gerow’s watch and gained an occupancy permit for the Gathering Place.

“We can now conduct meetings, rent out the hall for annual general assemblies, weddings and training courses,” Gerow said. The band is working to further develop the Gathering Place with the addition of a commercial kitchen, which should be complete by the end of March, 2013.

Gerow wanted to make it clear that a lot of this economic and social activity was made

collaboratively with the Village of Burns Lake, the Region District of Bulkley Nechako and School District 91.

Gerow’s past term also saw the reopening of the Little Angels daycare facility. “We’re at full capacity for infants and toddlers and near full capacity for four to five year olds,” said Gerow.

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Tom Fletcher

Little new in B.C. Liberal renewal

Last Week’s Question: Do you plan on using the arena this winter?

58% No 42% Yes Cast your vote this week: Do you have concerns with the federally protected lakes and waterways proposed in the bill under debate in Ottawa?

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Is there a debate in the house?

‘The Navigable Water’s Protection Act is one of Canada’s oldest pieces of legislation, dating from 1882 at a time when our waterways were Canada’s primary transportation routes.’

That’s how the government of Canada describes the act that it wants to replace in order to cut down on red tape and facilitate development and prosperity for us all.

Canadians love to struggle with the idea of what makes us unique. I can’t think of anything much more historically Canadian then navigating the waterways of this country by canoe. That’s what the act was originally proposed to protect: free, unimpeded travel by canoe.

According to the federal government, we’re at a crossroads. There is too much legislated protection for rivers and streams.

Transport Canada cites Lake Wabamum, an ‘oval shape’ lake near Edmonton, as a prime example of how this crazy canoe act impedes our future and requires legislative action.

Transport Canada was obliged to process ‘roughly’ 80 applications over three years by cottagers who wanted to build docks on this oval lake.

But the lake is shaped like an oval. Get it? Obviously, navigation can’t be impeded by docks on the shore of an oval lake, so why bother with all these ‘pointless’ assessments.

Clearly, if we can just point to the geometrical shape of a body of water or river and assay its navigational complexities, then there’s really no need for this kind of protection at all. How did that escape us all these years? The federal government concluded that only two rivers (the Skeena River and the Peace River) in Northern British Colum-

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bia deserved protection under the new navigation act.

The Muskeg River in Northern Alberta doesn’t lend itself to a tidy analysis. Not only is it not shaped like an oval, but Shell Canada wants to mine a long section of it. There’s tar in those sandy banks of the Muskeg and the last thing that Canada needs is a canoe standing between us and the extraction of those sandy hydrocarbons.

Maybe we need more canoes on the banks of the Muskeg River, not more dump trucks bigger than a house. Or, it might be in Canada’s best interest to have more dump trucks and fewer canoes, but how about an open debate about it.

There’s been no federal debate about this change. It was buried deep in a giant budget bill that wraps it and other changes together in one massive pill that we are, more or less, forced to swallow.

Some Canadian voters like the idea of protecting unimpeded travel by boat on our waterways.

Critics might say, but that’s just an idea.

How important is travel by canoe or small boat these days anyway?

The practical response would be that it’s plenty important to large numbers of First Nations that rely on waterways to draw a livelihood from the land. It matters to everyone who enjoys and values our rivers and lakes for recreation and quality of life.

Most importantly, some ideas just matter on their own. We don’t have to be exclusively guided by the value of a dollar. We can be governed by the value of ideals. But only if we’re given the choice. And no debate is no choice at all.

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

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B.C. Liberal delegates gathered for their convention on the weekend at the Chateau Whistler, the same luxury hotel where Gordon Campbell fired up the troops in 2008.

Back then the advertising slogan was “Keep BC Strong.” Unveiled at Premier Christy Clark’s pre-election pep rally: “Together. Building BC.” This slight change hints at the big difference. Campbell led a front-running party to a third straight majority, while Clark is a struggling underdog pleading for unity to turn back an NDP tsunami.

Hence “Free Enterprise Friday,” a discussion open to non-party members. Clark began with an upbeat speech urging party members to “reach out our arms, open the tent and be as big as we can possibly be.”

So did they? Dashing between three concurrent sessions, I missed a fair amount of it, but there were some provocative suggestions to appeal to those inclined to support the resurgent B.C. Conservatives.

An accountant spoke to a packed room about the growing unfunded liability of public sector pensions, most of which are still of the “defined benefit” variety. Based on bond interest rates that have since sunk to all-time lows, these government-guaranteed pensions are now a free ride for those lucky enough to have them, funded by the taxes of private sector workers who in many cases have no pension plan at all.

There was talk of passing a law that all new public sector hires be restricted to a “defined contribution” plan where the employee and employer contribute equally and the pension is based on what those contributions yield. This would provoke the mother of all confrontations with the B.C. Federation of Labour, but there was no evidence yet that this is going beyond the talking stage.

The resolutions continued the theme of confronting the labour movement, ritual combat that seems to be an inescapable part of B.C. elections.

Delegates passed two motions, one calling for public sector unions to disclose what they spend on salaries, political activities and lobbying, and another advocating a ban on unions spending compulsory dues on political campaigns.

This is a pet project of Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, whose constituency sponsored both motions. Rustad presented a private member’s bill last year to require detailed disclosure, but it was left to die on the order paper.

Like all the policy resolutions debated at the convention, these ideas are not binding on the government. Again, there is no actual change on the horizon.

Delegates rejected another motion that would have made membership in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation optional. This would have been a declaration of war on B.C.’s most militant union, just as Clark and Education Minister Don McRae embark on a long-shot bid to end the decades of confrontation that have defined that relationship since teachers were relegated to the industrial union model of labour relations.

There was a brief debate on a motion to scrap the carbon tax, sponsored by northern members who see it as unfairly punitive on those who endure cold weather and long highway drives for themselves and the goods they need to have trucked in.

This was rejected too, after delegates were reminded that the tax now takes in more than $1 billion annually that is used to reduce business and personal income taxes. Scrapping it would amount to announcing across-the-board income tax hikes, contradicting 12 years of B.C. Liberal policy just before an election.

The good news for Clark is that the 2012 convention was a highenergy, well-attended event that contradicts the notion of a party in disarray.

The bad news is, nothing has really changed.

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One less piece of protection ...From page 1 recently like Babine Lake and the Babine River, as well as the Nechako River and its already threatened sturgeon population.

Chief Wilf Adam of the Lake Babine Nation said that they are still assessing the changes to the act, but he is concerned.

“Babine Lake needs cleaning up from the past,” Chief Adam said. “Past logging practices and decommissioned mines need much attention.” “[We] can’t just take the resources and leave the mess to the people who have to live there,” he said.

The Athabasca Chipewayan First Nation have been more vocal in their criticism of the proposed changes to the legislation. “This is unacceptable,” said Eriel Deranger, Communication Coordinator for the Athabasca Chipewayan First Nation, “[the conservatives] have made a unilateral decision to remove protection of waterways without adequate consultation with First Nations and communities that rely on river systems for navigation and cultural practices protected under treaty.”

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kilometres of the Muskeg River some brooks and streams that in bitumen sands development. are only full for a few weeks “We’re fighting [the] Shell ap- during the spring runoff and plication right now. Part of other waters that are not northe application is to mine out mally navigated.’ the Muskeg River which is no But according to Deranger, longer protected,” Deranger “Many of these smaller rivers said.

After and streams realizing that still used ABINE AKE NEEDS are the changes by band to the NWPA CLEANING UP FROM members as meant that the navigation THE PAST E Muskeg River points and was no longer entry points CAN T JUST TAKE protected, “It into parts of became strik- THE RESOURCES AND t r a d i t i o n a l ingly clear to territories us what the LEAVE THE MESS TO that otheract was really wise would THE PEOPLE WHO about,” she be much said. more dif“It’s not HAVE TO LIVE THERE ficult to acthat we won’t cess.” be able to fight applications “We’re definitely not the without the act, it’s the fact that only ones affected,” she said. the tools for doing so are be- “Many First Nations and rural coming fewer and fewer as the communities utilize smaller years go by,” she said. “Under rivers and streams that are no the conservative government a longer listed on the waters lot of the environmental tools protection act. They use them that we’ve used in the past are for navigation into their comgone.” munities or to access fishing, The government’s position is hunting and trapping grounds. that the act was meant to deal We’re not unique.” with navigation and not enviJessica Clogg, Executive ronment, and this new act is Director and Senior Counsel needed to ‘cut through the red for West Coast Environmentape’ of an act that has come to tal Law described the bill as a apply to ‘all waters in Canada “wolf in sheep’s clothing that that can float a canoe including will have major implications

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“Under the [proposed changes], the Skeena River would be the only body of water in Northwest BC that would have some level of protection under the act,” said Tadzio Richards of Rivers Without Borders.

While federal environmental assessment acts remain in place the problem, according to Richards, is that the previous omnibus bill already weakened those protection mechanisms.

“They’ve weakened fish and fish habitat protection in the Fisheries Act, and greatly eroded the environmental assessment process,” said Richards.

Large industrial projects require federal as well as provincial environmental approval. By replacing the inclusive NWPA with the slimmed down WPA, “the [federal] requirement for a project to describe waterways affected by the project has been removed.”

“Essentially the federal government has off loaded much of its responsibility to the provinces,” says Richards. “That means the federal government has removed key protections for the lakes, rivers and fish in Northwest B.C., at the same time as they’ve made it easier for large scale industrial developments to go ahead.”

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The Burns Lake Native Development Corporation wanted to honour the late Robert Luggi Jr. and late Carl Charlie with two Memorial Bursaries and Education funds available to the children of both Robert and Carl.

BLNDC sought financial contributions to these Bursaries and Education Funds from the community, businesses and through fundraising efforts.

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BROCHEZ WINS SCHOLARSHIP The 2012 University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) scholar recipient, Nicholas Brochez, being congratulated by principal Mike Skinner. Based on the UNBC criteria, Brochez received this honour out of all of last year’s Lakes District Secondary School Grade 11 students. As part of this award, Brochez will be receiving a full four year free tuition at UNBC. Submitted photo

Moose attacks police car CONTRIBUTED A RCMP officer is resting at home following a run in with a moose. The officer was parked roadside near the corner of 17 Avenue and Juniper Street in Prince George typing a report from a previous file when he observed two moose crossing the intersection. The officer put his vehicle in gear and attempted to intercept a vehicle traveling towards the animals.

As the police vehicle neared the animals, the bull moose attacked the police car injuring the officer and causing damage to the car. The moose first broke the front grill and bumper and then stepped on to the vehicle causing dents to the hood, roof and breaking the windshield. Now on the roof, the moose continued to stomp and kick.

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Pipeline could be underway by 2015 the week the company indicated that the mechanical failure identified at the rupture point was not found at any other point along the pipeline after a complete re-inspection of the entire line. According to the TransCanada document, PHMSA carried out a review of TransCanada’s own inspection work and the pipeline was deemed safe to return to service within the same month.

Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach continued with the questioning Newell had started.

He asked how TransCanada would reply

to Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) concerns that the company was not always in compliance with NEB regulations.

Wells said that although there were some issues regarding compliance, the NEB report itself acknowledged that the compliance issues were not regarding immediate risks to public safety, and that many of the issues identified were already well under way to being corrected at the time of the report. “We make mistakes occasionally,” he said, “but we learn from them.”

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Linda Blackwell will be doing

Gift Baskets for us this holiday season.

Submitted illustration

We carry a wide variety of gourmet cheese & meats.

Our baskets will also include holiday chocolates, nuts, crackers and beverages.

Tell us what you want and we will custom design a basket to suit your needs.

A conceptual map of the proposed TransCanada Coastal GasLink Pipeline project. The project is still in it’s preliminary field research stage, but TransCanada hopes to have it’s application in order by the end of 2013. TransCanada was in Burns Lake to hold public consultation with interested residents. ...From page 1 electoral area D (Fraser expect to pay over $17 pipeline,” Newell said. als Safety AdministraGourmet baskets make Lake Rural) asked how million every year in “How have you dealt tion (PHMSA) website great gifts for family, about a year, after which TransCanada would property tax payments with reliability issues lists the rupture of the loved ones or co-workers. they will make a formal deal with land owners across Northern B.C.,” since then?” pipeline as due to ‘maapplication for environ- who holdout against Wells said. This is the “We found that there terial, equipment or Call Linda Blackwell mental reviews with the pipeline land use ease- primary revenue stream was a mechanical ex- weld’ failure. The ex250-692-3728 or federal and provincial ments. Wells said that directly to the region. planation,” Wells re- plosion did not result in ur yo San Bar 250-692-7538 te ia governments. there is an arbitration Rob Newell, Direc- sponded. “Something any human injury, but ec pr We ap m for information Bruce Wells, Direc- process in place for such tor of Area G (Houston happened between the PHMSA reported $6.7 business and ai on gift baskets. to please. tor of Project Planning conflicts, but Trans- rural) asked about the time we put it in the million dollars in propand Execution, and se- Canada has not recently July 20, 2011 rupture of ground and full opera- erty damages. nior TransCanada en- had to go to arbitration a TransCanada pipeline tion.”

In a statement isgineers were on hand on any of its pipelines. in Wyoming.

“That The U.S. Pipelines sued by TransCanada Lakeview Mall, Burns Lake to answer questions as “We’re diligent to re- was a state of the art and Hazardous Materi- to the CBC earlier in part of a public consul- solve things before they tation process. Wells is go to arbitration,” Wells proud of TransCanada’s said. “We have a good record with pipeline track record of doing construction. He de- that and all three of our scribed pipeline work recent pipelines were Total Physiotherapy is pleased to introduce that he was involved completed without a with South America need for arbitration. where his team worked We were able to reach Join us for a brief update on NKDFS, and to tell us how to higher standards than agreements with all afto our we’re doing and help us chart our direction for the future. they were asked to ob- fected landowners.”

Burns Lake serve. “We saved all “When possible, our SoUthSide: Physiotherapy the topsoil and replaced preference is to meet Clinic. date: tuesday, November 6th it when we were fin- with people in person ished,” Wells explained. if they have concerns time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm Jared has been “Government regula- with the project. We’ve working with Mike in Place: Southside health & Wellness Centre, tions didn’t require us had face to face converHouston and is now 27920 Wellness Way, Grassy Plains to do that, but we don’t sations with over 400 offering appointments abandon our good prac- affected landowners, in Burns Lake.

BUrNS Lake: tises to save a buck.” and our [project] mailThe Physiotherapy Clinic is located at date: Wednesday, November 7th Earlier in the day ing list includes over 744 Center Street, under the doctor’s office and Wells made a presen- 600 landowners,” said time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm accessed around the other side of the building. tation to the board of Wells.

Place: royal Canadian Legion, The Clinic is open Monday, Tuesday the Regional District Houston Mayor Bill 158 Francois Lake drive, Burns Lake and Wednesday. of Bulkley Nechako Homberg asked how where he answered revenues would be Please call 250 845 5953 All welcome. Refreshments provided. questions put to him by shared among regions to make an appointment to see regional directors and and municipalities To reach us, call toll free: 1-877-478-3863, email manager@nkdf.org Jared in Burns Lake.

Or visit us online at www.nkdf.org mayors of the region. that the pipeline might Ralph Roy, Director of travel through. “We

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Tech career opportunities booming in B.C.

John Leech Contributed “British Columbia has a ready source of great jobs and careers in technology.

Our education programs need to keep up with that demand.

John Leech, Executive Director of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C., explains that, “Every system we rely on – water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, health, forestry, and many more – utilizes engineering and applied science technology professionals working in the background. BC’s telecom and IT, animation and many other sectors produce new careers every month.”

ASTTBC has more than 10,000 members currently working in thousands of careers available to graduates

of two-year diploma programs available at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and other B.C. colleges and institutes.

“Our members enjoy rewarding, well-paid and often recession-proof careers in public service and the private sector alike,” Leech states.

“For huge numbers of young men and women, technology is the answer.

In B.C. and across Canada, technology permeates every workplace and job. We need to get capable students involved and engaged in applied sciences and head off workforce shortages by building a B.C. ‘Science and Technology Culture’.”

Leech calls on government for renewed efforts to build student skills and confidence in math and science programming.

“We especially need to interest young students in science and how things work,” Leech says. “Young students use technology every day – smart phones, iPads and computers. They play video games, even build robots.”

Leech lauds the recent “Year of Science” program that encouraged students toward so-called “STEM” subjects – science, technology, engineering and math. Citing the recent $6 million B.C. campaign to encourage careers in trades, Leech urges a similar effort to build awareness of engineering technology education and careers.

BC Technology Industries Association employers like Telus and BC Hydro and many smaller technologyrich companies say the single most important position they now struggle to fill is Specialty Technician/Technologist. Even the Canadian Council of Chief Executives expressed concern that only 37 per cent of 16- to 18-yearolds were interested in taking even one post-secondary course in sciences, according to a recent Angus Reid survey.

Leech says the opportunities for those seeking work in the technology field are considerable given a wave of retirements of present-generation B.C. technology professionals that is already underway.

“Half of our membership is now middle-aged at 45-plus, and 22 per cent are over age 55,” he says.

“Every region of B.C. shows growing demand,” Leech concludes. “New two-year technology diploma programs are still needed in the north and central B.C. However, young people are investing to travel so they can earn the necessary tech qualifications.”

It would appear their investment is a smart move, as it will result in a broad range of career opportunities. Industries in all regions of B.C. support programs for local trainees to fill engineering and applied science technologist, technician and technical specialist positions.

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Make a difference in a young person’s life Smithers Community Services Association is seeking to add supportive families to our CORR HOMES PROGRAM About our program…

CORR Homes is a specialized foster care program for young offenders as an alternative to incarceration and operates in communities throughout Northern BC. CORR Homes offer a caring, stable home environment where youth reside for up to 6 months. CORR Home families are financially compensated to provide this service. Our program provides the CORR Home families with access to training, 24-hour on-call support, and an experienced Youth Resource Worker who will work directly with families and the youth who reside with them.

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Interested people who have had experience working with and supporting youth at work or socially (ie; coaching, mentoring, big brothers/sisters etc.) or who have raised their own children through their teen years.

For more information about how to become a CORR Home, please visit our website www.scsa.ca/programs/corr-homes or contact Jo-Anne Nugent at (250) 847-9515 or toll free at 1-888-355-6222.

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Construction facility considered for Burns Lake Initiative could bring new industry to Burns Lake WALTER STRONG Chief Albert Gerow is leading the Burns Lake Band in the possible development of a work-camp trailer construction facility in Burns Lake. The facility would be a complex of administrative offices and very large warehouse allowing for the year-round indoor construction of modular buildings.

The modular buildings would be built according to floor plans designed to suit the needs of the booming camp construction market that goes along with the increased

resource and pipeline work slated for Northern B.C. and elsewhere.

“There’s a huge demand for camps in North America and internationally,” said Gerow.

“If you were to order a camp today, it would be two years before you could receive shipment of it.”

The Burns Lake Band has hired the Vancouver consulting firm MNP to complete a feasibility study, which Gerow expects will be complete by the end of January, 2012. The band has already met with several companies that purchase modular camp units like this and have found a lot of interest for their floorplans.

“We’ve talked to Shell Canada, Apache Canada, Enbridge, New Gold and others,” said Gerow. “They’ve all come back interested, and Apache

has a keen interest internationally.”

It would take 12 to 18 months to complete construction of the facility, and the facility itself would create approximately 100 direct and indirect jobs in Burns Lake.

“We’d situate it on the southside of the tracks beside the Babine Forest Products mill so that we’d have rail access to ship units internationally,” Gerow said. “We’d be making wood structured, insulated panels and we would by our wood from the mill.”

“Our desire it to assist the community with diversifying so that we’re not locked into one industry.”

The floorplans could be modified to meet the needs of First Nations housing as well as to provide residential modular homes. Gerow hopes that a second phase of operation

might become available were they are able to provide camp management services.

Gerow said that there are no immediate stumbling blocks in the way other than the usual ones that face any new manufacturing start up.

“Once we have a positive feasibility study, we’ll develop the detailed business plan, bring in the federal and provincial governments and then get pre-orders from industry.

Once we have pre-orders we’ll go to our financiers for funding.”

Although big industry is the anticipated market for these manufactured homes, Gerow said that they won’t be looking to big industry for partnership. “We’re looking for local partners,” Gerow said. “Big industry would be customers, not partners.”

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CHAMBER NEWS

540 Highway 16 W, PO Box 339, Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-3773 www.burnslakechamber.com

Calendar of Events

for November & December...

NOVEMBER 1:

Mineral Exploration and Mine Development John Chapman B.Sc., P. Eng., FCIM will be giving a presentation on Mineral Exploration and Mine Development in the Burns Lake Region at 6:00pm.

“The Burns Lake Region has significant potential for discovery and development of mineral deposits – however, there is a rising tide of negative forces in British Columbia that is preventing or impairing the mining industry’s ability to construct and operate new mines.”

This presentation discusses the mineral resources in the Burns Lake Region and the opportunity for their development, as well as the related needs for (1) low cost reliable electric energy, (2) elimination of excessive and redundant environmental regulations and taxes, (3) commonsense on climate change, and (4) a push back against the groups that are strangling mine development.

Historically successful mine developments close to communities will be shown as benchmarks for future British Columbia mine development.

Office located in the Medical Clinic Building

Burns Lake got over 15 cms of snow over 24 hours starting early Sunday morning. Snow plows were out in full force, and the steep hills in town proved tricky if a driver wasn’t paying attention.

Contact Maria Zahnd at 250-692-9119 or Melody Saul at 250-698-7414

(by appointment only)

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Everyone welcome to purchase gas at our store.

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Get immunized! InFLUenza vaccine is free for: • Adults 65 years and over • Healthy children aged 6-59 months • Household contacts and caregivers of children 0-59 months of age • Adults and children with a chronic illness • Adults who are very obese (BMI greater or equal to 40) • People working with live poultry • Household contacts of people at high risk for influenza • Pregnant women who will be in their 3 trimester during the influenza season • People providing service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons • Health care workers • First responders • Corrections Officers • Aboriginal peoples

BURNS LAKE

Burns Lake Health Unit - 741 Centre Street (Closed 11:30am - 1:00pm) DROP-IN October 30th & November 1st 6:00pm - 8:00pm APPOINTMENT ONLY October 29th 1:00pm - 3:30pm Oct. 30th, Nov. 1st & 6th 9:00am - 3:30pm November 2nd 9:00am - 11:30am

Saturday, December 1st

DROP-IN October 26th, November 5th & 9th 8:45am - 4:00pm

To book a table please contact Shelley or Trina at 250 692 3773.

for more information call 250-699-8960

for more information or to book an appt. call 250-692-2460 Lakeview Mall - DROP-IN 117 Highway 16 E November 3rd

the northern way of caring

10:00am - 2:00pm

819D Center Street, Burns Lake

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Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 11pm Saturday: 8am - 11pm, Sunday 9am -9pm Holidays: 9am - 9pm

Home Based Business Christmas Fair

Fraser Lake Health Unit 130 Chowsunket Street (Closed 11:30am - 1:00pm)

FRASER LAKE

Influenza shots will be available throughout the flu season.

Contact your health unit, 8-1-1 or www.northernhealth.ca for more clinic times.

Some physicians and pharmacists also provide free influenza vaccine for those eligible.

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The Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with organizing a Xmas parade and Light up festival, if you are interested in helping please contact Shelley at 250 692 3773.

Many hands make light work.

For more information on any of the above events, please call Shelley at 250-692-3773

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RCMP calls for allies across RDBN

Eight hundred officers police the largest region in B.C. Walter Strong

Rod Booth, RCMP Chief Superintendent Northern Division was at the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako board meeting on Oct. 25, 2012. Booth has been on the job for a year as the commander of all policing operations in Northern B.C., which includes everything north of 100 Mile House to the Yukon, east to Alberta and west to Haida Gwaii.

Booth described a police force spread out over 37 detachments with 800 RCMP constables as well as 300 staff, and the challenges that face such a large and geographically spread out police service.

“The economy is the common denominator in terms of challenges that we are facing,” said Booth. “Not only in terms of street level activity but in terms of how we can manage the day to day operation of a huge operation in the north.”

Both unemployment and prosperity in a community bring particular difficulties. Unemployment and a depressed economy lead to easily recognizable social ills that require police resources.

“When things aren’t so good, it brings out all sorts of human weakness,” Booth said. “The end result of those human weaknesses engage the police.”

Booth was making reference to the increased call to respond to incidents of violence across the region. Burns Lake RCMP detachment St. Sgt. Grant MacDonald had earlier this year reported a 200 per cent increase in domestic violence calls for service in the Burns Lake area. This kind of increase is not unique to Burns Lake.

The depressed economy also brings with it a weak housing market meaning that officers

find it difficult to sell their homes in one detachment when they are moved to another.

“If it takes a person six months to sell their home in Kamloops, then they don’t arrive at their new post for six months,” Booth illustrated. “It raises the issue of how we’re going to staff the vacant position in the meantime.”

The RCMP does not force senior officers to relocate to the north.

While this means that every senior officer in the North wants to be here, it also presents the problem that freshly minted officers are heavily relied upon to fill staff vacancies. This leads to the possibility of a young and inexperienced police force.

“The only people that can be ordered to the north are fresh recruits,” Booth said. “It’s an investment to get them up to speed as a seasoned

officer, but there’s enthusiasm, energy, recent knowledge, technological skills and a lot of enthusiasm. So it’s a good problem to have.”

The flipside to a down economy are the kind of problems faced by small communities that must deal with a sudden and large influx of temporary residents and camp workers.

“These are shadow populations of people living on couches and in basements. They create an increased demand on police resources.”

These shadow populations drove most of the question and answer period that followed Booth’s presentation.

Vanderhoof Mayor Gary Thiessen wanted to know if there was any way for the companies responsible for the proliferation of camp projects throughout the north could be held financially responsible

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Chief Supt. Rod Booth, Supt. Lesley Bain, S/Sgt. Don Murray and S/Sgt. Grant MacDonald attend the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako board meeting in Burns Lake on Oct. 25, 2012. for increased need for mitted, and idle hands have no days off so that the Thiessen. “These policing that they bring. are the two biggest is- they come in to camp to companies have a social Booth agreed that it sues when it comes to work and then go home responsibility to take would be a good idea camp planning. “Wet with no opportunity for care of those things in to explore the issue, camps don’t work,” trouble?” asked Booth. the community.” but he felt that it was Booth said. “We know Mayor Thiessen was “I couldn’t agree with just as important for the that.” still concerned that dry, you more,” said Booth.

RCMP and local comAs for down time, alcohol and drug free, “But we can’t do it munities to be involved Booth said that we need camps aren’t enough. alone, we have to partwith camp planning be- to be asking project “Even though they’re ner the those involved.” fore the camps come to managers and planners dry camps, the extra “It’s strength in numtown. what is built into camp cash flow into the com- bers,” Booth concluded.

‘Wet’ camps, camps life to account for down munity brings other un- “We need allies to tackwere alcohol are per- time. “Do the workers desirables with it,” said le those problems.”

WANT TO RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRONICS IN BURNS LAKE? Come to the Return-It™ Drop-Off Event: COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA PARKING LOT 545 Highway 16 West Date Sunday, November 4, 2012 Time 10 am – 3 pm

WHAT’S ACCEPTED? Even more electronic devices can be recycled free of charge at any Return-It Electronics™ Collection Site. Among the accepted consumer products are console gaming systems and accessories, e-readers, electronic books, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and calculators. For the full list, please visit return-it.ca/electronics/products

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

The Return-It Electronics™ recycling program provides an environmentally sound recycling option for unwanted electronics. It ensures these items will not be landfilled or illegally exported. You can drop off any of the acceptable products at designated Return-It Electronics™ Collection Sites without charge and be assured they will be recycled responsibly.

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Arena expansion unveiled On Oct. 23, the recommended option for arena expansion and upgrades was unveiled in Burns Lake. According to Bruce Carscadden of Carscadden Architect Inc., the plan offers best value for the available dollars. "Instead of rebuilding space that you already have here, we've tried to use what you have," he told residents gathered at the public display of proposed arena renovations. The $2.4 million dollar project also includes $250,000 to reinforce the domed roof on the curling arena, as well as a $200,000 upgrade to all electrical and sprinkler systems.

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The Burns Lake Medical Clinic Society

AGM 2012

The annual general meeting on

November 7, 2012 at CNC from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Our Guest Speakers are Charlene Thomas and Sheilagh Wilson, recruiters from Northern Health who will discussing community physician recruitment for Burns Lake.

Memberships for 2013 will be available at the AGM for $20.

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INSTANT PATRONAGE DAYS

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ROTARY AUCTION Burns Lake Rotary Auction is November 14 & 15.

Watch for a copy of the guide in next week’s edition of the Lakes District News!

Congrat ulat ions

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Economic Development Update

LEDA L

Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA)

Economic Development News

Lakes Economic Development Association’s Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate Cindy Shelford on receiving LEDA continues to focus Development efforts on Marketing Initiatives for her Certificate in Economic from the University Burns Lake and the Lakes District.

Typically, individuals equate of Waterloo. marketing with specific promotional tools, but in reality it is a muchcompleted broader process.

It traditionally with identifying wants Cindy her “thesis” on the starts apparent disconnect andimbalance needs andbetween developing products or services to meetUrban those and Northern Rural and Southern needs.

Ultimately, if the product or service is a good match, both communities. Through Cindy’s research process it was realized the business owner and consumer are happy. that approximately 70% of BC’s resources come from the North.

But what ifofyou arefindings, trying to Cindy sell anhas entire community .…with could As a result these been engaging you use the same business approach? How would it be different? other communities to increase awareness of the significant LEDA will bethat looking at doing a “Marketing Effectiveness contributions the North provides to the overall economy Assessment.” A way this helps is it looks at things like, how easy ofisBC. it for potential visitors to find information about the community

or area?

South Burns LakeDistrict TrailisProject CAF Update: Burns Lake & the Lakes an attractive community and

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area, with an appealing mix of tourism products & activities of LEDA hasto been moving forward with interest the actively visitor market asthe wellproject as existing businesses and ongoing meetings, obtaining necessary potentialstakeholder opportunities.

However, it is not usually permits, an obvious archaeological assessments and First Nations advisory, review tourist destination or business community choice totorelocate and project to best utilize to, evaluate we don’t the always let everyone whatthe we area haveand andtrail we quality. tend to take it for granted. Burns Lake needs to make people aware of LEDA is pleased to announce that Darwin Zimmer has been the appealing reasons to visit, and potentially relocate here. This hired as the Project Supervisor for the South Burns Lake Trail is already an attractive community with many complementary Project. Darwin will be responsible for the hiring of all the crews, strengths. By focusing on these strengths and by creating a welloverseeing all components of the project and reporting to LEDA’s connected environment we will continue to benefit and promote Board of place Directors. a great to live.

For information this exciting community initiative, Burns Lake is regarding receiving unprecedented media attention as we please Cindy head contact into 2013 andShelford, we wantEconomic to focus Development on the positiveOfficer. healthy

potential we have here in the North.

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

Email: cindy.shelford@lakesdistrict.com OR info@lakesdistrict.com

The Vanderhoof Co-op and Districts thanks its members and customers for their support by offering instant cash off in all departments FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2 & SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2012 If you’re not a member, join now and enjoy the benefits!

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At the April 23, 2012 Annual General meeting, members approved a patronage allocation of $8.7 million or 4.7% of purchases.

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Traditional territories continue to define their way of life

Chief Rene Skin Walter Strong Helen Michell of the Skin Tyee First Nation is one of three hereditary chiefs. The Skin Tyee are an independent First Nation that share in the language and culture of the Wet’suwet’en. The Wet’suwet’en have never signed a formal treaty with the government of Canada and are currently active and engaged in consultations with heavy industry regarding mineral exploration on their traditional territories.

“I am Ludooks, caretaker of the land,” Michell explains.

“My grandmother and her sisters were part of the Francis Lake tribe in 1916 and we’ve always had hereditary chiefs in our Gilseyhu [Frog] clan from generation to generation. I was chosen when I was born to be a Ludook, so I’ve been groomed for as

long as I can remember.”

Michell became concerned when her family and clan’s historical ties to its traditional territories were overlooked recently in last week's coverage of the Huckleberry mine expansion in the Lakes District News. “It’s very disappointing when you read in the paper that the wrong traditional territory is named,” she explained.

The Imperial Metals Ltd. project is located on the west side of the Nechako reservoir in between Sweeny lake and Tahtsa Reach.

“At Sweeny Lake there’s a huge boulder that’s carved into the shape of a frog,” said Michell. “It was done to identify the territory as part of the Gilseyhu clan.”

The Gilseyhu clan is affiliated with the Skin Tyee First Nation through marriage. Michell’s great grandmother married the man who was to become Skin Tyee.

‘Tyee’ means chief in Wet’suwet’en.

“My great grandfather was named Skin and he traded with the first Hudson Bay store in Old Fort on the shores of Lake Babine,” Michell said.

“The Hudson Bay company named him Skin be-

cause he brought in the most furs. He was a great trapper.”

Little Andrew Bay on the shores of the present-day Nechako Reservoir is named after the Andrews clan.

“They had a big trap line on their traditional territory from Andrew Bay to Whitesail,” said Michell. “My great uncles also had traplines there.”

It is a perplexing irony that the Skins Spillway at the east end of the Nechako Reservoir is named after the people it displaced. In 1952 the Kenney Dam was built to flood and create the Nechako Reservoir to power the aluminum plant in Kitimat.

“We were flooded first,” said Michell. “In Andrew Bay and Ootsa Lake we lost our graveyards. That’s why they call it the Skin dam. ” “The Skin Tyee trapped, fished, hunted and gathered traditional medicines where the Huckleberry Mine is now,” Michell explained. “Trapping was our livelihood and our way of life. We’re still the registered owners of those traplines.”

Michell and the Skin Tyee First Nation are actively involved with the companies doing work on their traditional territories, including the Imperial Minerals and

New Gold.

Rene Skin, Chief of the Skin Tyee First Nation, and Skin Tyee councillor Darcy Michell joined the conversation to help explain the difficulties their small tribe of about 100 faces.

“We experience a lot of struggles as a small band in a remote area,” said Chief Skin. “We struggle because our nation has been living in poverty for so long.”

“We were all recognized as separate bands a long time ago and it was the government that bunched us together into the Omenica Band.

It never should have been like that, we’re our own people.”

The different clans and tribes of the Wet’suwet’en have always had to cooperate together on the lands they lived on. “There were always overlapping issues, occupancy issues. We had to work together to develop trade,” Skin explained.

In 1960 several clans and First Nations of the Wet’suwet’en were gathered together under the name of the Omenica Band, but this did not last. By 1984 the original bands begin to reassert their traditional independence. The Nee Tahi Buhn split from the Omenica, and in 2000 the Skin Tyee complet-

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Skin Tyee hereditary Chiefs Elma Andrew (Tebe Nele’t), Helen Michell (Ludooks) and Mabel Jack (Ahdilec) support Chief Rene Skin and councillors Darcy Michell and Ramona Austin in their work to preserve the traditional territory and culture of the Skin Tyee First Nation. ed there split from the umented, making it dif- gram that a lot of B.C. Nee Tahi Buhn Band. ficult for people to be First Nations are enThis was their final step clear about whose tra- gaged in. It involves in returning to their tra- ditional territories are identifying and develditional standing as a involved in industrial oping the key elements First Nations people. resource projects. of a sustainable and “We are unique com“It hasn’t been well well governed First Namunities with our own documented, but we’d tion communities. The territories, our own way like to change that. Skin Tyee will be workof trading, and our own We’ve just started a ing with the Penticton dialects and languages. Comprehensive Com- Indian Band as mentors That’s why what the munity Plan that will in this process. government did with cover all aspects of “We used to have the Omenica Band band life. We’ll form the band with the most didn’t work.” a board made up of elders,” Chief Skin Chief Skin acknowl- elders, youth and the explained, “but now edges that the history middle generation,” ex- they’re slowly disapand oral stories of the plained Skin. pearing and we want First Nations of the OfThe Comprehensive to get everything docufice of the Wet’suwet’en Community Plan is a mented before they’re have not been well doc- community driven pro- gone.”

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Avalanche claims a R E N R O C C E R life near Stewart B.C. VILLAGE OF BURNS LAKE

Upcoming Events:

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LDSS Lakers are in Victoria this week for provincial championships.

Girls Bantam/ Midget Hockey Tournament Burns Lake 3, Houston 5; Burns Lake 1, Vanderhoof 1; Burns Lake 3, Fraser Lake 4; Burns Lake 6, Chetwynd 4.

Overall: 1st Houston 2nd Fraser Lake 3rd Burns Lake

Legion Crib Scores Oct. 25, 2012 Ladies First: Eva Kallhood Ladies Second: Carol Everett Ladies Boobie: Cecile Phillips Men’s First: Jim Everett Men’s Second: Art Mercer

Early Bird Workout (Free) 6:45 am to 7:30 am Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays

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A glaciated mountain range northwest of Stewart B.C. on Aug. 31, 2012. The snow covered mountains around Stewart often stay that way right through the summer, so avalanche danger can be present in those ranges a lot earlier than in more southerly ranges.

CONTRIBUTED On Oct. 23, 2012, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Stewart RCMP received a report that a male had been killed in avalanche while working as a surveyor at a Minerals Camp near Sulphurets Creek, an isolated location 50 kms North of Stewart, BC. Police were advised that two employees were taking GPS coordinates on a steep slope when both surveyors were swept away by an avalanche.

One male was able to get free of the avalanche and was not injured. Avalanche Technicians and search crews from a neighbouring mine assisted in the search and located the 50 year old deceased male who had been carried by the avalanche and swept off a 300 meter cliff. RCMP confirmed later that the deceased was a Telkwa resident.

RCMP confirm that foul play is not suspected and therefore the investigation has been turned over to the BC Coroners Services.

GETTING READY Sharon Kinnaird runs the 'pebble can' at the Burns Lake curling rink on Oct. 27 2012.

The rink surface is nearing completion and the curling club will hold a maintenance clinic this weekend.

The club will rely on volunteer maintenance this year, so it's important that people come out and learn how to maintain a curling rink. The new surface required over 100 hours of volunteer work over the past couple of weeks.

The pebbling that Kinnaird is doing flash freezes the string in place so that the surface can receive more skiffs of water.

More Up-Coming Programs...

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Location: Muriel Mould Neighborhood of Learning Gym. Please visit our Facebook page and website for updates on dates and times for the Indoor PlaySpace program.

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The second performance in the arts council's 12/13 season takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the Lakes District Secondary School multipurpose room.

New Brunswick’s David Myles explores Brazilian and African rhythms with his own intricate song writing. His songs are framed by the soaring harmonies and flawless musicianship of two accompanists on guitar and upright bass.

A warm and easy performer, David’s joy at being on stage is infectious and his musicianship is superb.

He regales audiences with humorous anecdotes, making him an instant hit.

He's been a featured artist on Stuart McLean's Vinyl Cafe, and names Curtis Mayfield, Taj Mahal, Al Green and Bob Marley as favourites and influences. Look for our posters around town, and our ads in the Lakes District News.

You can find out more about David Myles by clicking on this link:

http://davidmyles.com/ And, a call for help!

In early December, the arts council is proud and excited to present The B.C. Boys Choir in a special Christmas concert.

More information will be coming about this special event soon. In the meantime ... we need billets for the members of the choir, who are boys between the ages of about nine or 10 and 15 or 16.

The boys are billeted in groups of two. If you would like to help, and to share in this exciting event ... billets should be (relatively) close to Burns Lake, will need to provide the boys three nights accommodation (Sunday, December 2, Monday, December 3 and Tuesday, December 4).

They will also need one supper, three breakfasts and three bag lunches. Billets will also need to pick up the boys and drop them off at a designated spot in Burns Lake on each of the three days.

If you would like to help, send us an e-mail, or give John or Sandra Barth a call at 250-692-3371.

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Seniors meeting

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Lakes District Seniors Society meeting will be held Nov. 5 at the RDBN.

Ridley Terminals winners Two local artists have had their work selected

by Ridley Terminals. Beate Marquardt’s sculpture Fisherman’s Delight (below) was selected, as was Gerda Volz’s painting Barkerville.

MONEY FOR CLUB

Rosanne Murray, Bob Fowler and Linda Blackwell at the Tweedsmuir Park Rod and Gun Club in Burns Lake accept a cheque for $13,750 last week. The cheque is the final portion of a Nechako Kitimat Development Fund grant of $27,500.

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Tuesday evening, November 6, 2012 7:30 pm LDSS Multipurpose Room

Touring from Sydney, Cape Breton to Sydney, Australia, New Brunswick’s David Myles explores Brazilian and African rhythms with his own intricate songwriting.

His songs are framed by the soaring harmonies and the flawless musicianship of two accompanists. A warm and easy performer, David’s joy at being on stage is infectious and his musicianship is superb. He regales audiences with humorous anecdotes, making him an instant hit.

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Burns Lake RCMP Sgt. Grant MacDonald, Cpl. Jack Ashford, public service employee Bonnie and a St. warm and Burns, Cst. Shane Coubrough, and Cpl. Chris Ivany donned red Special Olympics laces on Oct. 25, for a Be a fan Day celebration engaging stage show!with local Special Olympics athletes Devon Alec, Matthew Submitted photo

Brodie, Travis Burkett, Philip Daniels, Allanah MacDonald, Roy Nooski, Vanessa Redwood, and Danny Tress. On Be a fan Day, law enforcement members in approximately 20 communities around the province wore red Special Olympics laces.

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The 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Lakes District Film Society (dba the Beacon Theatre) will be held:

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Lake Babine Nation schools in Burns Lake (Woyenne), daycare, kindergarten, Grade 1 & 2, Woyenne Secondary, Ted Williams Memorial Learning Centre, and the BladeRunners carved 35 pumpkins for Halloween. Overwaitea donated all the pumpkins.

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Many thanks to my daughters; Heather, her husband, Stanley, and Sharilyn, her husband Uwe, for arranging the celebration for my 90th Birthday! I was deeply touched!

It was wonderful to have so many friends attend with their love, cards, flowers and best wishes on Saturday October 6th at the Legion. Many, many thanks!!

A special thank you too, goes to my grandson, Joachim, drummer and Master of Ceremonies; to Thea Jane, my granddaughter, and Clinton, for their music to top off the celebration.

From the bottom of my heart, a big hug and thank you!

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Burns Lake Community Forest is renovating the office located at 153 Francois Lake Drive.

We are looking for a contractor that can complete the renovations prior to the middle of December. Renovations include replacing and moving doors, removing a bathroom, updating various cabinets and shelving areas.

Interested parties are to attend a walkthrough at 1 PM on November 6th. All parties are to supply BLCF with an hourly rate, a WCB number and either a resume, portfolio or references.

If you are unable to attend the walkthrough, and are interested in completing the work, please contact Helene at 250-692-7724 prior to November 6th to arrange another time.

The intent is to select a contractor by November 9th.

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Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, B.C.

The newly renovated

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24 Hour Service

for meetings, conferences and events. With a brand new kitchen

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Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

Call Branislav 250-692-1812

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BURNS LAKE LEGION Branch #50 Friday, November 2

Friday, November 9

Roast Beef & Yorkshire $14

Baked Chicken Dinner $14

Friday, November 16

Saturday, December 1

$14

$10 per table, contact Mae at 250-692-4335

Seafood Buffet Legion Bazaar

Homemade Fruit Pies

Ready to go, Cream Pies by request $10 - call 250-692-0048

If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.

Support your local Legion.

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 250-692-3259

Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35 Sunday School for all ages begins @ 9:30 am

Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3329 (Church)

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

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Crib Thursdays at 7:00pm

COFFEE CORNER

“Members and bona fide guests welcome”

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

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 4:00-8:00 pm

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12. Relating to wings 14. Alias 15. Hebrew lawgiver 17. Beget 18. Middle East chieftain

19. Worldly and refined 22. Having a distinct existence 23. Mexican painter Frida 24. Showing sound judgment

CLUES DOWN 1. 13th Hebrew letter 2. Got up 3. Bricklayers 4. Impertinent 5. Perched 6. Afghan Persian

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Sunday 10:00AM

7. Massee Lane Garden flower 8. 23 ___: Go away 9. Automobile 11. Thin dividing membranes 13. Take heed 16. Polished 18. Colorless, odorless gas used as fuel 20. Single units 21. Express pleasure 28. Barcelona gestural theatre 29. Makes into law 30. Old French monetary unit 31. Eyeglasses 34. Magnate Trump 35. Blemish or spoil 37. Moses’ elder brother 38. Twisted Sister’s Dee 40. Bon ___: witty remarks 41. 8th Jewish month 42. Related on the mother’s side 44. Stairs leading down to a river in India 45. Songstress Horne 46. Pirate’s prosthesis 49. Very fast airplane

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Burns Lake & District Seniors Meeting on November 5 at 1 pm at the Regional District Meeting Room, upstairs. All 50+ seniors welcome.

2012: Chair Yoga every Tue. & Fri. from 10am - 11am.

Kiwani on site in afternoon every Wednesday. More information call (250) 694-3270.

The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society will be open from 11am to 2pm the following days in Oct. Tue., Wed. & Fri. Call us at (250) 692-7203. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888939-3333. New volunteers are always welcome.

The Lakes District Festival Association is currently looking for volunteers. Please phone Lois @ (250) 6956699

Looking for an opportunity to give back. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is looking for volunteers with a few hours to spare in February. Call Pat at (250) 6956339 Southside Health & Wellness Centre: October

~ Everyone Welcome ~

We are inviting kids/youth to join the Scouts movement (i.e. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) held at WKE Monday nights from 6-7pm. Call Alex Bergen 692-3913 for more info.

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

President Lambert 694-3748

Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-6956316 Everyone Welcome

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CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

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

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

Sunday Worship 10:00am ALL ARE WELCOME Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

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

Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

250-695-6586

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Burns Lake

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

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

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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.

BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010

FOOD BANK hours starting Sept. 2012: Distribution days will be the first and third Tuesday of each month. Clients should come at 11am. One box per month for each household. 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.

PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations.

Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845

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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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Anyone needing information on Alzheimer’s please call 1866-564-7533

MARILYN BURROWS

On Sunday October 21, 2012 Marilyn Burrows, retired teacher, friend, volunteer and neighbour passed away peacefully at the Prince George University Hospital. Friends were at her side.

In the spirit of independence and adventure, Marilyn left her Vancouver home in the early 1970s to begin her teaching career. She made friends and memories while encouraging students at Topley Elementary School, Grassy Plains Elementary School, and Muriel Mould Primary School for more than thirty years. As well as being a devoted teacher, Marilyn supported numerous local organizations as a patron and a volunteer.

Marilyn always made time for friends as evidenced in the outpouring of support through visits, phone calls, e-mails, cards and letters during her illness.

Marilyn was predeceased by her parents and many friends.

She leaves behind her many more friends from around the world. Marilyn will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life Tea is planned for Friday November 30th from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at the Muriel Mould Primary School gym.

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Working as part of a team of supervisors, this position will have direct responsibility for woods operations and union crews.

The successful candidate will value the team-oriented approach, have a good working knowledge of applicable occupational safety regulations, first-hand knowledge and experience in a unionized environment, and will be responsible for planning, supervision of hourly personnel, safe work performance and the achievement of departmental goals.

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William (Bill) Ernest Egan November 15, 1944 - October 21, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Ernest Egan, of Houston B.C. at the age of 67.

Bill passed away in St. Paul’s hospital in Vancouver October 21, 2012 of heart complications. Bill Was born November 15, 1944 in Prince Albert Saskatchewan.

Bill was pre deceased by his father Orville Egan. He is survived by his mother Betty, brother Pat his wife Betty, sisters Donna, Colleen and her husband Brian, Debbie and her husband Darrel, Carol and her Husband Bob. Bill leaves behind his son Stephen and his wife Mehrnoush, daughter Penny and her husband Dan, grand children Courtney, Candice, Indra and Ovid and great grandchildren Savannah and Kali.

A long time resident of Houston, Bill was active in the business community and is probably best known for having created the Willow Grove golf course in Houston.

There will be a celebration of life held November 17th at 2:00 PM at the Community Hall.

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COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Mackenzie Campus The College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following position:

OPERATIONS MANAGER

The College requires an energetic, solution-focused full time Operations Manager for its Mackenzie Campus. A member of the College’s administration team, the Operations Manager reports to the Regional Director and leads all campus operational activities, in close collaboration with all campus employees.

Responsibilities include: facilities coordination, daily supervision of and support for the local employment services centre, managing the administration of cost-recovery contracts, managing campus marketing and promotional activities and overseeing general administrative systems in relation to the College services.

To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.

CNC - A COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING THAT CARES, SERVES, AND LEADS 3330 - 22ND AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 1P8 TEL (250) 562-2131 EXT. 5466 FAX (250) 561-5864 EMAIL: RESUMES@CNC.BC.CA

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Information 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

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Mature help wanted Approximately 20 hours a week Apply in person with resume and references at the San-Bar in the Lakeview Mall

FLOW FACTS 24 October 2012

Reservoir Elevation: 852.34 m (2796.19ft) SLS Discharge: 63.3 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 57 m3/s Nautley River: 11.5 m3/s Vanderhoof: 79 m3/s Isle Pierre: 170 m3/s For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 5675812

Invitation to Bid

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Village of Burns Lake is currently seeking proposals for an hourly contract rate to repair and maintain various pieces of equipment.

The successful proponent must be a certified mechanic with own tools, have a valid Village of Burns Lake Business License, and be registered with WorkSafeBC. For more information please contact Sheryl Worthing at the Village Office at 250-692-7587.

Proposals in the form of a cover letter with supporting documentation will be accepted until a suitable applicant is found.

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Custodial Services

The Arthritis Society B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 8am-4pm.

The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440

Employment

Bulkley Valley Credit Union reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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TOLL FREE

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Lakes District Branch, Burns Lake, BC is looking for quality professional custodial services.

A complete list of required services is available at the BVCU office at Lakeview Mall, 117 Highway 16 Burns Lake, BC. Individuals and firms interested in providing these services should contact Sandy Doré, Branch Manager, or Crystal Miller, Office Supervisor at 250 692-7761 for further information and to arrange for a pre-bid walk through of the premises Bids for custodial services will be accepted up to and including November 15, 2012. All bids must be submitted to: Sandy Doré Bulkley Valley Credit Union Lakeview Mall, 117 Highway 16 PO Box 1029 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

EARN 100% plus on our new product. I will be selling our bulk new product below cost to interested buyers. Please forward your interests by email. rgtkachuk@shaw.ca.

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Education/Trade Schools

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Operations Accountant The position will participate as a member of the Canadian Division accounting team.

Assigned duties will increase in responsibility over time and commensurate with education level and demonstrated abilities. Development of judgment abilities is required in determining the appropriate accounting treatment and classification of transactions, application of Hampton policies, identification of transactions requiring management’s attention, etc. This position is intended to support continuous improvement to business processes, procedures, and systems to ensure they are capable, efficient and adequately controlled.

In addition to accounting related duties, the ideal candidate would bring strong computer related skills that would enhance the Canadian Sawmills technology support.

Please forward your resume by November 23, 2012 to: Human Resources Babine Forest Products hrcanada@hamptonaffiliates.com (fax) 503-291-5590

Hampton offers competitive compensation and benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.hamptonaffiliates.com DECKER LAKE FOREST PRODUCTS

Come see

Loren Neilson for your next vehicle purchase!

Phone: 250-845-8785 Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Highway 16, Houston 1-800-665-3151 • www.sullivangm.com

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Keith Wilson

Attention Hunters We cut & wrap wild game at

Mountaineer Meats PLUMBER / GASFITTER – BURNS LAKE School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an opening for a Plumber / Gasfitter in the Burns Lake area.

This position is 8 hour per day, 5 days per week. Traveling to various locations in the school district will be required.

The district is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual. The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria.

Education/Trade Schools LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com LIVE & Work in the Tropics.

Become a Professional Scuba Instructor. Government Accredited Student Financing Available. Professional Diver Training (PDT). Training Professional Divers Since 1987. www.professionaldivertraining.ca

R E M OT E S I T E S A F E T Y. C A Online safety courses from $29.95: WHMIS, H2S, TDG and more. 1 - 2 hours each.

No classroom, books, CD/ DVDs. Canadian Standards Compliant. Industry recognized certificates issued.

Help Wanted A PIZZA shop in Burns Lake is looking for a perm. f/time Cook and Pizza Maker. Must have min. 1 yr. exp. in Indian / Western fusion cooking and pizza making (Indian style pizzas, samosas, curry dishes).

Wages $11-$13/hr. Email resume to: cdn241pizza@gmail.com

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Additional information regarding this position can be found on our website at www.sd91.bc.ca.

Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on our website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 1, 2012. Please forward your application to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca

(Formerly Van Tines) at Ootsa Lake

We make sausage, jerky & pepperoni sticks Farmers, please book domestic animals because of limited cooler space.

Call us at

250-694-3359 or 250-694-3322 Gary Martin and Crew

The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service

Wood and Gas Stoves and Fireplaces 101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake

250-692-3337

Advertise your Business or Service here for $ 20.00 per week.

Call 250-692-7526 for more information.

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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Direct To U Wholesale Ltd.

Experienced industrial supply sales person and counter person and a road sales person needed in Burns Lake.

Apply in person with resume at D.T.U. Atten: Bob or email directo@telus.net, fax: 250-692-3026 or call 250-692-3031.

MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear� security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources Officer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca ONLINE MEDIA Consultant Needed: Do you specialize in PPC, SEO, and Social Media?

Apply to our job posting at http://tinyurl.com/93zreqk Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

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

Trades, Technical FALLERS needed for Seismic Line Cutting: Must be BC or Enform Level 3 Certified. Start mid to late November until March 2013. Call (250)2294709 panosil@telus.net www.wildfireinterface.ca JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must.

Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com SIBOLA MOUNTAIN FALLING is looking for Certified Fallers for seismic work in BC & Alberta. For more info contact Jordan at 250-5969488 or jordan@sibolamountainfalling.com

Work Wanted Processor looking for winter work. Available immediately.

Call (604)798-2171

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Tahtsa Timber Ltd. has full time TRUCK DRIVING POSITION available in the Burns Lake area. Also looking for a

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC’S HELPER ToS rates and bene¿ts SaFkage.

Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to reception@tahtsa.ca

CONTROLLER Burns Lake Native Development Corporation requires a professional accountant (CGA or CMA) for the half-time position of Controller to oversee financial management functions at this economic development organization.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Controller is responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements, budgeting, supervising, and providing general business advice. The part-time position requires experience with Adagio or AccPac, good communication and decision-making skills, and proven supervisory abilities. Experience in public practice, fund accounting and accounting for logging companies an asset.

Cindy Shelford, General Manager Burns Lake Native Development Corp PO Box 1030, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Website: www.blndc.ca Fax: (250) 692-7483 E-mail: blndc@blndc.ca Deadline for application is November 9, 2012 at 5pm

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 19,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting the following positions:

Mine Maintenance Serviceperson Huckleberry Mines is looking for self starters who can work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our Mine Maintenance Section. Under the supervision of the Mine Maintenance Supervisor and direction of journeymen, responsibilities for these positions will include cleaning and inspecting mobile equipment, performing routine services, dispensing fuel and oil and accurate record keeping.

To be successful in these positions, applicants require a mechanical aptitude, and previous experience working with mobile equipment.

Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. This position works a 4 x 4 schedule (four day on, four days off). While at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Transportation is provided from Smithers and Houston.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneďŹ ts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

QualiďŹ ed candidates can submit their resumes in conďŹ dence to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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Lake Babine Nation JOB POSTING

HOUSING MANAGER The Housing Manager is responsible for the administration, management and delivery of all social housing programs, services and properties within the community of Woyenne, Tachet and Fort Babine.

REQUIREMENTS: Experience with Financial, Human Resources and Program Management; Business Administration certiďŹ cate / degree preferred.

Knowledgeable about low income housing programs and associated funding sources and current real estate law and practices.

Understanding of contract negotiation methods and legal procedures.

Effective verbal and listening communication skills Effective public relations and public speaking skills Highly proďŹ cient computer skills Strong time and stress management skills Possess valid Driver’s License; own a vehicle (an asset) Lake Babine Nation offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Please provide cover letter, resume and three (3) references to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com

DEADLINE: November 16, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

Only those short-listed will be contacted.

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B’s Free Enterprises Ltd. Bill & Wendy Imus CertiďŹ ed Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

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Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #297 CORR Home Program - Youth Resource Worker/Burns Lake 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. 10-15 hrs per week) with a à exiEOe scheduOe. Youth Resource Workers aOso receives a monthOy retainer shouOd a youth Ee residing in the home or not.

Position summary: The Youth Resource Worker provides support to young offenders in meeting their court appointed goaOs and reintegrating into their home communities. This position reTuires knowOedge in the appOication of various human and sociaO deveOopment frameworks and demonstrated skiOOs and competencies working with youth.

Ongoing support and training is provided.

4uaOiÀFations: A post secondary degree dipOoma or certiÀcate in SociaO Work and experience serving cOients in youth criminaO Mustice or eTuivaOent comEination of education and experience. AppOicants must demonstrate the aEiOity to communicate cOearOy and dipOomaticaOOy and Ee aEOe to work independentOy in a high demand capacity.

AdditionaOOy appOicants must undergo a criminaO record check Ee wiOOing to work outside of normaO Eusiness hours and aOso possess a vaOid COass 5 driver¡s Oicense and have access to own transportation.

Please apply with resume to: Competition #297 - Youth Resource Worker - Burns Lake 6mithers &ommunity 6erYiFes $ssoFiation 15 ² B RaiOway Avenue Box 759 Smithers BC 90- 210 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or emaiO generaO#scsa.ca -oE 'escription AvaiOaEOe at Smithers Community Services Association Closing Date: November 16, 2012

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References required. Apply in person or call.

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The 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Lakes District Film Society (dba the Beacon Theatre) will be held: 6:30 P.M. BURNS LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY BASEMENT

Action items will include election of officers for the coming year.

Come hear the film society’s recent accomplishments, as well as its plans for the future.

Film society members who attend will receive a FREE PASS to any movie shown at the Beacon Theatre!

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ROTARY AUCTION Burns Lake Rotary Auction is November 14 & 15.

1465 sq. ft. up / 1200 sq. ft. down approx. Minutes from town, numerous trails outback. Lg. living area, kitchen, dining room, living room, gorgeous mountain view with a deck. Three lg. bdrms, two smaller bdrms downstairs, lg. rec-room, mud room, gas & wood heat, second bathroom and front foyer, attached two bay garage.

Lg. yard, lighted skating rink, gardens and green house.

Wired workshop. Full wood shed.

Asking $250,000 To view call Traci (250) 692-3908

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site management. Heat, hot water and cable included for $700 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN STAUDT, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF BURNS LAKE, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of the same to the law firm of WARREN CHAPMAN LAW OFFICE, solicitor for the personal representative at P.O. Box 258, Burns Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1E0, on or before the 10th day of December 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claim of which the Personal Representatives then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by: Warren Chapman, Solicitor

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORNA EVELYNE BENNETT, 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 25th day of November, 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative by: Christopher K. Wingham, Solicitor

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCES 1530, 1531 & 1686

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY LILLIAN FONTAINE, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF BURNS LAKE, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of the same to the law firm of WARREN CHAPMAN LAW OFFICE, solicitor for the personal representative at P.O. Box 258, Burns Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1E0, on or before the 10th day of December 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claim of which the Personal Representatives then has no knowledge.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN RAYMOND FONTAINE, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF BURNS LAKE, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of the same to the law firm of WARREN CHAPMAN LAW OFFICE, solicitor for the personal representative at P.O. Box 258, Burns Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1E0, on or before the 10th day of December 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claim of which the Personal Representatives then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by: Warren Chapman, Solicitor

Please be advised that Sivert Andersen, Licencee for WL1530, Shawn Andersen, Licencee for WL1531, and Mary Andersen and Carmelle Clovis, Licencees for WL1686 are proposing to remove private land from the 3 Woodlots. The 3 properties located at Palling and are approximately 200ha each.

Questions, comments or requests for information regarding this transfer can be sent to Free Growing Forestry Ltd., Box 510, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0 before November 30th 2012.

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0128 Please be advised that John Mould is proposing to remove 15 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0128 located southwest of Francois Lake (Ootsa Nadina Road). Inquires and/or comments must be submitted to The Forestdale Canyon Adventure Ltd. (Alison Patch, RPF) at Box 31, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 by November 23, 2012. Only written inquires received by this date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting the above mentioned at 250-6956340.

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