Burns Lake Lakes District News, November 14, 2012

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REMEMBERING

Laying of the wreaths ceremony, Lorne Maryon laid a wreath for all serving members. The gymnasium at the local high school saw a large crowd gather for the Remembrance Day service last Sunday. For more great photos go to page 10 and www.ldnews.net Walter Strong photo

Clarity sought on Second clinic in Burns mining policy Lake seen as crucial Skeena Fisheries Commission a key player WALTER STRONG Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. (PBM) has made a second statement in response

to the province’s refusal to issue an Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) for the Morrison Mine Project.

In his Nov. 8, 2012 statement Erik Tornquist, PBM Chief Operating Officer, reiterated PBM’s position that it had met provincial assessment requirements for the project, even though on Oct. 1, 2012 the project was denied the required EAC they

needed to proceed.

Tornquist further stakes out PBM’s position that the proposed mine site does not fall within the Skeena River headwaters, and that PBM had satisfied both the concerns of the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and an independent thirdparty review concerning the dangers of the mine project to water and salmon habitat.

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Prepare now for jobs that are coming to the Lakes District.

Burns Lake physician recruitment drive ramping up WALTER STRONG More than 20 people were on hand for the annual general meeting of the Burns

Lake Medical Clinic Society (BLMCS) on Nov. 7 to get an update on how plans for a new medical clinic in Burns Lake were progressing.

Sheilagh Wilson, Co-ordinator of Physician Recruitment with Northern Health, announced that Charlene Thomas, a consultant for physician recruitment, had been specifically assigned to help Burns Lake find more full-time resident doc-

tors. Both were Wilson and Thomas were at the meeting and they made a presentation describing their work with Fort St. James and what their experience with that recruitment drive would bring to Burns Lake.

Thomas and Wilson were very successful in Fort St. James where they were able to hire three new doctors into the community. They More on page 7...

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Pacific Booker Mine’s position is that the proposed mine site does not fall within the Skeena River headwaters, and that they have satisfied both the concerns of the EAO and an independent thirdparty review concerning the dangers of the mine project to water and salmon habitat. ...From page 1 The reverberations of the decision to deny the project an environmental certificate despite having cleared the hurdles of the EAO have been felt throughout the mining industry province-wide.

AdvantageHope, a not for profit economic development agency in Hope, B.C. sent a letter to Premier Christy Clark and ministers Terry Lake and Rich Coleman to express concern over the uncertainty created by the circumstances of the decision to terminate the Morrison Mine project. The apparent contradiction between the EAO’s conclusions and the province's negative decision will have a ‘potential chilling effect on investment,’ the letter claims.

In his letter to the premier's officer Tyler Mattheis, Executive Direc-

tor of AdvantageHOPE, expressed concern that because positive assessment provided by the EAO was not enough to satisfy the province, the door has been left open 'to speculation that this

decision was not science or research based.'

“We don’t know why the ministers turned down the project,” Mattheis said. “We’re unsure of the rules, and if we’re unsure of the

rules, then investors are unlikely to invest.”

“We have heard of concerns in the mining community,” Mattheis said. He did not want to be specific, but he explained that he had

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Coherent provincial policy regarding First Nations needed ...From page 2 provinces’ decision. “The recent decision to not issue an Environmental Assessment Certificate to Pacific Booker Minerals for their Morrison copper-gold mine project does not appear to represent a sciencebased decision making process that was transparent, logical or clear,” he said.

One person not perplexed by the province’s decision is Mark Duiven, Deputy Commissioner of the Skeena Fisheries Commission (SFC) based in Kispiox B.C. The SFC is a fisheries research and conservation initiative supported by First Nations in the Skeena Watershed, including the Tsimshian, Gitxsan, Gitanyow, Wet’suwe’ten, and Lake Babine Nations.

“Frankly, they underestimated us,” said Duiven. “If you believe that First Nations resource management doesn’t do real science it’s time to wake up.”

The SFC was established in 1985 and has been providing technical and scientific management of Skeena watershed fish resources. The SFC includes the proposed site of the Morrison Mine within the Skeena watershed as part of the brooding habitat for the interior sockeye salmon fishery.

According to Duiven, the organization had a difficult time finding a place at the table during the initial stages of the environmental assessment, but they were eventually recognized as legitimate stakeholders. A review of documents submitted by the SFC to the EAO shows a set

of conclusions regarding the possible ill effects of Morrison mine project that were very different from the conclusions of the EAO. The conclusions of the SFC were so contrary to the findings of the EAO that in the final months of the environmental assessment, the Gitxsan Chiefs’ Office,

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IF YOU BELIEVE THAT FIRST NATIONS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DOESN’T DO REAL SCIENCE IT’S TIME TO WAKE UP and the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs wrote to the EAO to unequivocally express their position that the environmental assessment process had not adequately addressed their concerns as First Nations stakeholders.

Glen Williams, Chief Negotiator for the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs wrote directly to minsters Terry Lake and Rich Coleman on Aug. 2, two months prior to their final decision to block the project. “We maintain that the EAO process has not discharged the Crown’s consultation obligation to us regarding the Morrison Mine Project,” wrote Williams.

But the report released by the EAO never acknowledged the level of opposition that the local First Nations had to the proj-

ect. According to Duiven, the disconnect between the findings of the EAO and the province’s decision to reject the proposal mirrors the disconnect between the province and its First Nations.

“The single biggest problem we have in B.C. is the lack of a consistent and coherent policy with First Nations as it applies to mineral exploration and development,” said Duiven. “I don’t have a sense that there’s a coherent provincial policy regarding First Nations.”

Ministers Terry Lake and Rich Coleman were responsible for the final decision. Their offices have been contacted for comment but no response was available at press time.

Correction In the story "Burns Lake fire chief McBride updates on village council" published in the Lakes District News, Nov. 7, 2012, it should have stated that of the four fatalities that the fire department had responded to so far this year was, one was due to a motor vehicle accident, two were at the Babine Forest Products mill fire and the fourth was a heart attack victim.

It should have also have stated that volunteers can train for their level one certification with the department.

Lakes District News apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Remembering the past and the present Remembrance Day reminds us of ties we have to blood spilt on our behalf in nations far away. A lot of us have personal connections to people who have served this country, or other countries, in lands far out of sight and mind.

My own history is tied to European conflicts. My mother’s parents immigrated to Canada at the outbreak of the first world war and my father came to Canada during the mass displacement of Eastern Europeans after the second world war.

Like a lot of people my age, I grew up with an easy relationship to the idea that war has often been necessary. But the generation of men and women that have first hand experience of a war so clearly defined in common memory as justified is soon to be lost to us. The last Canadian veteran of World War I, John Babcock died in 2010 at the age of 109, and there are only a handful of people alive in the world that have personal memories of serving in that conflict.

Veterans of World War II are aging as well. My father’s personal story went to the grave with him as have the stories of many others. Their experiences and memories live on in the hearts and minds of those that remember that our own lives, untouched by military conflict for most part, are separated from the horror of war by only a generation or so and maybe even only by a walk to a neighbour’s house.

Modern veterans continue to be made every day as military conflict throughout the world continues. Modern wars are not as clearly defined and universally backed by nations and their citizens as some his-

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torical conflicts were. I don’t know how the very young feel, but I imagine that it’s difficult for them to draw a strong connection between life in Canada now and sacrifices made, and still given, throughout the world.

Do recent veterans of modern conflicts enjoy the same respect we give to the more elderly members of past wars? The contemporary soldier’s involvement in a modern conflict is still motivated by what put men and women in harms way previously.

We are so close to these modern conflicts and battles that it is easy to become tied up in the politics and ideology that surround a conflict and to overlook the individual men and women that serve on our behalf.

I take Remembrance Day ceremonies as an opportunity to reconsider and reconnect with our deep and shared history tied to blood spilt in foreign lands. But that blood continues to be shed. The United Nations recognizes 12 ongoing international conflicts that each produce more than more than 1000 violent deaths per year. There are another close 30 smaller ongoing conflicts that taken together produce thousands of more deaths annually.

In Canada 100,000 men and women serve in different roles through out the Canadian Forces.

As we gathered last weekend to remember past sacrifices I hope that we also considered the present and how privileged we are to live free of the violent struggles that continue to define the daily existence of many.

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Before the 1,200-page, $25-million Cohen Commission report on the Fraser River sockeye salmon fishery slips beneath the waves, allow me to dip my toe into the river of data that has flowed by in the past three years.

If your information on this hugely complex subject consisted of skimming a few news stories or watching protesters on TV, you will likely conclude what urban people have been indoctrinated with for years. The whole issue is salmon farms and whether they are bad or catastrophic.

“Freeze new salmon farms on sockeye migration route: Cohen” said the headline on a Black Press report. Those who read past the headline would learn that Justice Bruce Cohen recommended a freeze on further salmon farms around the Discovery Islands group near Campbell River until 2020. It’s up to the industry to show by that time that the risk is “minimal,” or farms there should be shut down.

A B.C. Salmon Farming Association spokesman said only nine of 70 B.C. salmon farms are in that area. There are no current applications for more.

Let’s say you decide to plunge in, and download the full report from www.cohencommission.ca. If you go to Volume 2, page 102, you will see a series of graphs that show sockeye runs from rivers other than the Fraser, from Washington all the way up to Alaska.

It’s not a pretty sight. From Washington up to the Central Coast, the Skeena, Nass and up to Yukon’s Klukshu and Alaska’s Alsek, most runs show a decline starting in the 1980s or early 1990s.

This includes runs that migrate down the west side of Vancouver Island, away from salmon farms. Alaska doesn’t allow farms, preferring “ranching” – a strategy that floods the ocean habitat with millions of hatchery fish. These are commercially fished and marketed as “wild.”

B.C.’s North Coast has never had salmon farms. The area has been subject to a moratorium since an NDP-controlled legislative committee gave its verdict on the problem in 2008.

The popular villain in those days was sea lice. Skeena MLA Robin Austin chaired the committee that called for an end to open-pen salmon farms in five years. Then-agriculture minister Pat Bell approved one NDP recommendation, a moratorium on salmon farms in North Coast waters.

This was after the Pacific Salmon Forum conducted its own fouryear study, led by former fisheries minister John Fraser.

Similar to Cohen, Fraser concluded that there is no simple answer to this complex problem. And they agreed that salmon farms don’t explain it. Cohen’s report makes it clear that the problem is far larger than could possibly be explained by salmon farms.

How about logging impact? Cohen concludes after much testimony that stream protection has improved significantly during the time of observed sockeye decline. Impact from extra runoff due to pine beetle infestation couldn’t be evaluated.

Poaching on the Fraser? Cohen didn’t get around to that. His biggest concern was climate change, warming sensitive river waters and affecting ocean conditions.

During the Cohen commission hearings, the 2010 Fraser sockeye run came in gangbusters, with 35 million fish. One leading theory is that ash from an Alaska volcano fertilized the ocean, producing algae that supported more salmon feed.

Could it be that salmon ranching from Alaska, Japan and elsewhere is simply depleting the food supply? That too is inconclusive.

Finally, Tides Canada, a U.S. front group that diverts attention from U.S. salmon and oil tankers, spent $25,000 to publicize Cohen evidence. But only as it relates to B.C. salmon farms, and how bad they are.

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Editor: On Nov. 6, 2012 in the evening my Grandpa took me and my sister to see the Canadian musician David Myles and his band.

There were so many people there that me and my sister had to share a seat. The music was awesome, it was completely different from any other music I’ve heard.

It was really funny when in the beginning someone shouted David Myles! As David Myles said, it was ‘wicked’.

The music made me feel happy and silly. It made my sister want to dance. If I ever hear of another performance by David Myles, I will run and buy tickets.

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Job seekers are in luck when it comes to the commercial road transportation industry Job seekers are in luck when it comes to the commercial road transportation industry in British Columbia.

Trucking companies throughout B.C. require professional drivers, mechanics, dispatchers and operations staff right now, which means that job seekers with experience and/or training may find work within their preferred region.

For those considering training prior to joining the workforce, demand for skilled workers in the industry is likely to grow – to 2020 and beyond.

There are a number of reasons for this. For truck drivers, the industry is facing a North America-wide shortage because most are 45 years of age or older and nearing retirement (in fact, in Canada, according to a report by the Canada Trucking Human Resources Council, 58 percent of longhaul truck drivers fall in this age range). Similar shortages exist for other jobs, including diesel engine and heavy duty

mechanics.

Aside from worker shortages, economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Gateway is also driving demand for workers in transportation. This applies not only to companies in the Lower Mainland, but in other regions as well, since the AsiaPacific “Gateway” is actually made up of an integrated supply chain of airports, seaports, rail and road connections, and border crossings, from Prince Rupert to Surrey, with links supplied by trucking.

Today’s trucking industry is an exciting place to be. Equipment in many companies is state of the art, meaning increased comfort and ease for drivers and opportunities for mechanics to work with technologically advanced systems, keeping both their skills and interest engaged. Dispatch relies on sophisticated tracking and routing systems. Others on the operations side also use information technology of many kinds to deal with everything

from licences and permits, to customer services, accounting, sales and marketing.

And, people joining the industry have many career choices. Drivers, for example, may work close to home as pick-up and delivery or shorthaul drivers. Those who like the idea of travelling across Canada or North America can become long-haul drivers for an employer or work as owneroperators. Drivers may haul consumer goods, fuel, logs, heavy-duty equipment, livestock – most of what we purchase or consume spent some time on the road with a commercial truck!

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Burns Lake clinic still forging ahead were able to find doctors for Fort St. James through a process of familiarizing themselves with the particular qualities of that community and then impressing those qualities upon potential doctors at international career fairs.

Their experience in Fort St. James was that if the recruiters understood well what a region had to offer, then they were able to recognize and connect with physicians who were looking for the kind of experience and lifestyle they might find in that community without even knowing it.

The approach in Burns Lake would be the same, with recruitment retention being as important as recruitment itself. “We need

to find physicians that want to live in Burns Lake,” said Wilson, “and not just come for a holiday.”

The situation for foreign doctor recruitment has been recently made more difficult by the cancellation of a reciprocity agreement that used to exist between Canada and South Africa. The agreement has ended so Northern Health can no longer recruit from South Africa, although it can recruit from the U.S., Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

This change to the rules also meant that a doctor the BLMCS had lined up had to take an opportunity elsewhere in the province.

“Burns Lake needs six or seven full time positions,” said Paula VanTine, Vice Presi-

Rotary Club of Burns Lake

dent of the BLMCS. “The biggest obstacles to finding those doctors are the long hours, heavy workload and lack of modern technology in Burns Lake.”

The long hours and heavy workload are a catch-22 for recruiters. It’s difficult to sell Burns Lake as a destination until there’s a critical mass of practitioners already on here so that any talk of life balance can be realistic.

As Wilson explained that’s why the recruitment drive will target at least two hirings so that they can relieve each others’ work load for vacation and recreation time.

VanTine hopes that the development of a modern medical clinic in Burns Lake will go a long way towards making the district more

appealing to potential physicians. She sees a synergy between a new clinic and the new hospital to be built next year. “The new clinic will assist in drawing new physicians, as will the new hospital,” she said.

VanTine doesn’t consider the proposed new clinic to be competition for the existing clinic.

“There’s plenty of room in Burns Lake for another clinic and more doctors,” she said.

“Smithers has 17 doctors in town and Vanderhoof has 14, so Burns Lake can handle another clinic.”

The BLMCS worked with Tony Mondia of Community Futures Nadina to develop a detailed business plan.

Not counting the costs of building renovations or construction, the

BLMCS would need to have $100,000 in startup cash to cover anticipated medical equipment, computer hardware and software and other incidentals.

The has BLMCS received approval for a grant of up to $50,000 from the NechakoKitamaat Development Fund, and the society has $30,500 in its account.

Between the their own savings and the commitment of NKDF, the society is well on it way to having the money that they need for start up costs.

A building for the facility hasn't been selected, but a location is under consideration, as well as the possibility of putting up a new building. The costs associated with this are not included in

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Linda Blackwell will be doing

Gift Baskets for us this holiday season.

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.

was listed as Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza: 2 Large Ultimate Pizzas value of $39.95 this is now item #2079, is now Costco Wholesale Cash Card: Value $50.00 Curly Temple Hair Salon for Gift Certificate for $20.00 is now Item #2089 is now Burnt Bikes- Blue T-shirt- size small $25.00 Carnoustie Golf for 1 9 hole golf pass and golf cap $45.00 is now Item #2099 is now Janet Wilson1 dozen mixed buns, white & cinnamon - priceless Canadian Helicopter ½ Ride value $600 is replaced by Tahtsa Group- Pacific Timber: 1 lift 4” x 4” x 16’ lumber (70 pieces) value of $500

Lakeside Legacy – 2 nights at Bed & Breakfast value $180.00 Betty Anderson, from her Husband’s estate: used Yamaha Portable 5 Octave Keyboard value: $250.00 Four Corners Construction: Makita LST 18 V Cordless combo Kit value $270.00 Jack Anderson Powermate 1200W Generator VX, manual Start value: $327.00 Eckland Dental $1000.00 certificate toward denture work value: $1000.00 Vantine Guiding (Ron Vantine) 3 night accommodation at Pondosy Bay on Eutsuk Lake value: $900.00 Burns Lake Flowers for all Occasions: gift Certificate value: $75.00 Creative Memories (Janet Wilson) Nancy O’Dell Everyday Magnetic display 16” x 16” espresso colour value: $85.00 Marie Hiebert 1 doz white homemade buns: priceless Betty Anderson from her husband’s estate: Used Yamaha Acoustic Guitar value $100.00 Leonard Williams 4 Iron Golf Club value $40.00 Jack Anderson: Jet 21 pc SAE 3/8” drive heavy duty socket set value: $135.20 Bonnie Gibson: Homemade blue mittens value: $20.00

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get the balance.

Grants won’t cover the full cost of what the society needs to raise.

Although they will rely on society member donations and community efforts to raise money, VanTine anticipates that the board will arrange a loan to finance the project.

San Bar is pleased to announce that

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the $100,000 that they need.

The clinic would operate under a ‘fee for service’ scenario where the clinic is able to bill Northern Health for each patient. The clinic would keep 20 per cent of the billing to cover operating expenses and to develop reserves, while the doctor would

Gourmet baskets make great gifts for family, loved ones or co-workers.

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Janet Wilson 1 doz mixed buns, white & cinnamon P & B Feeds Tetra Waterfall globe Fish Bowl Marie Hiebert – 1 doz brown homemade buns Pettigrew Roofing: Mastercraft 14 pc combination wrench set Janet Wilson 1 doz mixed buns, white & cinnamon Bonnie Gibson Fluffy purple scarf Burnt Bikes Sugoi Freeride Jersey, size small Marie Hiebert 1 doz Cinnamon Buns

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Marie Hiebert 1 9’ x 13” pan of “Oh Henry” squares priceless Janet Wilson - 1 doz mixed buns, white and cinnamon priceless Marie Hiebert 1 doz white homemade buns priceless Marie Hiebert – 1 doz brown homemade buns priceless Burns Lake flowers for All Occasions Basket of Assorted Kitchen Gadgets, seasonings, etc. value: $100.00 Janet Wilson - 1 doz mixed buns, white & cinnamo priceless Marie Hiebert 1 doz Cinnamon Buns priceless Marie Hiebert: 1 Christmas Cake, approx 2 lbs priceless Burnt Bikes – Thuggie (super long comfortable Hoody) value: $95.00 Marie Hiebert: 1 9” x 13” pan of Chocolate Slice Bonnie Gibson – assortment of home preserves priceless

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REC CORNER Upcoming Events: Public Skating Friday, November 16 at 7:30pm Sunday, November 18 at 4:00pm PUBLIC SKATING PRICING: Preschool: Under 6...............$1.00 Youth: 6 to 18 years old .......$3.00 Adult: 19 and up ..................$4.00

Early Bird Workout (Free)

Ski Swap Omineca Ski Club is holding a ski swap soon.

For more info call Logan at 250-692-7715.

Badminton Community badminton 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays Lakes District Secondary School.

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Nov. 8, 2012 First: Alice Martin Second: Judy Jordsvar Third: Eva Kallhood Fourth: Dick Olson Boobie: Jean McCarren

At the Lakes District Secondary School gym

Logan Wilson, Sheryl Worthing and Mayor Luke Strimbold accept a cheque on behalf of the Village of Burns Lake from Rosanne Murray and Dan Boudreau of the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund in Burns Lake on Nov. 1, 2012. The $20,000 cheque was for the multisport facility expansion of the Burns Lake Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena. Renovations at the facility are scheduled for the new year.

Walter Strong photo

Lakes District forest inventory well underway WALTER STRONG Forestry crews have been quietly toiling away in Lakes District backcountry to develop a new baseline forest inventory for the Lakes Timber Supply Area (TSA).

“In the Lakes this last summer we’ve taken aerial photography of the entire Lakes area,” said Pat Martin, Forest Inventory Manager with Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “We photographed every inch

of the forest area. Over the next two years forestry inventory specialists will go over all those photographs to identify areas of timber that are similar in terms of height, age and species. We’ll break down the whole area into stand types to produce a forest area map of the entire region.”

The photography is done but interpreting the photographs is not straightforward.

Analysts must be able to account for a lot of detail in data collected

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not only in the Lakes TSA but throughout the province. They can’t get out in the field to verify particulars, so that kind of field work was completed locally over the late summer and early fall months.

Photo inventory and interpretation requires a lot of field work. “The people working with the photographers go into the field quite a bit because they need to calibrate their eyes,”

said Martin. “They will look at what the photo is showing and go to location in the field and make sure that what they think they’re seeing in the photo is what they see in the field.”

These ‘timber cruisers’ or forestry technicians in the current vernacular, go to randomly selected field locations to get measurements and statistics regarding trees within a plot. “It’s More on page 13...

Corner ommunity Forest

Hauling Operations

Burns Lake Community Forest has begun hauling operations. Hauling activities have begun on the Mackenzie Road and will soon to be begin on the Maxan/ Fisher and Mercury/Jupiter Roads.

These roads are radio controlled. Users should have a truck to truck radio (with the appropriate channels) and should be aware of road calling procedures.

Safety is important to us, for the safety of our contractors, our staff and the public please drive on active haul roads with care and with fully functioning equipment.

Thank you from Burns Lake Community Forest.

For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

Ski Swap

Please contact Logan Wilson @ 250-692-7715 if you have items you wish to sell.

More Up-Coming Programs...

Indoor PlaySpace This program for children ages 2 to 6 years old.

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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Hi Everyone House Omineca Ski Club Open

w for Half-price membership dra the for anyone who registers before the 2012/13 ski season on or . /12 24 v.

No , Open House When: Noon until 4pm. b (7km Where: Omineca Ski Clu ) south on Hwy 35 erships for Details: Purchase Memb ividual or the 2013 ski season - ind ble ila ava family memberships s. son les ski Sign up for adult ment op vel De ll Ski the Sign up for ies, nn Program (ages 3 -12). (Bu ) ack JackRabbits, Track Att Find out more about our

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Remembrance Day service

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Congrat ulat ions

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Economic Development Update

LEDA L

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Marketing Initiatives

Lakes Economic Development Association’s Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate Cindy Shelford on receiving WithCertificate LEDA’s plansin forEconomic Marketing initiatives for Burns Lake andthe the University Lakes District her Development from for 2013 currently being worked on, the importance of marketing has been oflooked Waterloo. at and discussed around the province on many occasions but especially in the past year. The importance of marketing was further recognized as the

Cindy completed herwere “thesis” the apparent disconnect Province stated that they lookingon at marketing initiatives in different sectors and imbalance made the announcement of the launch of Destination BC on Urban Monday, and between Northern Rural and Southern November 5th 2012. communities. Through Cindy’s research process it was realized Destination BC will be a new industry-led crown corporation which will work that approximately 70% of BC’s resources come fromasthe North. directly with tourism sector professionals to market the province a tourism destination.

As a result of these findings, Cindy has been engaging with The BCcommunities Chamber stated that “The globalawareness tourism environment rapidly evolving, other to increase of theissignificant and in order to remain competitive British Columbia must have demand generatcontributions that the North provides to the overall economy ing systems in place to convert our province’s unparalleled comparative advantages as a destination into competitive advantages. of BC. According to BC Stats, tourism is now the largest primary resource industry in British Columbia, contributing $6.6 billion in real GDP in 2008 with visitor expenditures equalling $13.8 billion for the year. The industry is the backbone of the economies of many communities throughout BC.”

South Burns Lake Trail Project CAF Update: LEDA has been actively moving the project with Premier Christy Clark announced that Destination BC,forward is a new industry-led, formula-funded Crown corporation that willobtaining work collaboratively with permits, tourism stakeongoing stakeholder meetings, necessary holders across the province to market B.C.’sNations rich tourism resources.

Premier archaeological assessments and First advisory, to review Clark said “What’s most exciting about this new organization is that it was deand evaluate the projectwho to know best fiutilize and marketing trail quality. signed by tourism operators rst-handthe howarea a tourism orga-

nization should be structured to help them grow their industry and create jobs.”

LEDA is pleased to announce that Darwin Zimmer has been Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Minister Responsible hired as the Project Supervisor for theTraining Southand Burns Lake Trail for Labour, said that this is an incredible opportunity as new markets, especially Project.

Darwin will be responsible for the hiring of all the crews, in Asia, emerge. Minister Bell said “Our new tourism Crown corporation will help overseeing all components of the project and reporting to LEDA’s the tourism industry take advantage of this opportunity by working better with each other, and with government, to market B.C. as a world-class destination.”

Board of Directors.

Thisinformation is a good opportunity to getthis involved for marketing our region, you can learn For regarding exciting community initiative, more at the link; http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/11/premier-announcplease contact Cindy Shelford, Economic Development Officer. es-destination-bc-to-market-tourism.html Or visit our local Visitor information Centre & Chamber of Commerce.

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David Myles (L) and Alan Jeffries perform on stage at the Lakes District Secondary School auditorium on Nov. 6, 2012. It was a packed house turn out again for the second performance of the Lakes District Arts Council’s 2012/13 season. He entertained with original and cover music, as well as the premier performance of a newly written song. His guitarist Jeffries and Kyle Cunjak on the upright base are both well established independent musicians. It was a Walter Strong photo great night for everyone who attended.

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Christmas shopping will increase this year CONTRIBUTED A Bank of Montreal (BMO) holiday outlook suggests Canadians’ spending spirits have improved this season, with the bank projecting an average 15 per cent jump in holiday spending over last Christmas.

The Bank of Montreal’s 2012 holiday spending outlook finds that survey respondents plan to spend an average of $1,610 this holiday season, up from $1,397 in 2011.

Shoppers surveyed say they plan to shell

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out an average of $674 for gifts this year, compared to an average of $583 last year.

The top reasons for spending more are having more people to shop for and being better off financially.

Spending on trips is also projected to increase, while amounts allocated for entertaining were expected to fall from a year ago.

Nearly half of respondents say they’ll set a loose budget, while three-in-ten say they plan on sticking to a firm budget.

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Other analysts weighing in on holiday spending this year also believe Canadians will be more generous with their finances.

A report released last week by Ernst & Young predicted Canadian holiday sales would rise 3.5 per cent over last year, supported by signs of improvement in con-

sumer confidence.

And a study from Deloitte projected Canadians will spend one to two per cent more this holiday season, but an increasing number will check for the best prices online before they head to the mall in a season it expects to be highly price competitive.

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30th annual fundraising

Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, November 24th 9:30 am - 3 pm

Senior’s Shopping 9 - 9:30 am

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Meeting of Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund stakeholders Volunteer burnout and tax burdens challenge funding projects Walter Strong On Nov. 7 Dan Boudreau, Manager of the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund (NKDF) held a public meeting to get input from community stakeholders regarding future funding strategies.

The NKDF was established in 1999 in a settlement the province made with Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) where the province and RTA both invested $7.5 million into a fund designed to sustain economic activity in the watershed region affected by the flooding of the Nechako Reservoir.

The NKDF currently has $15 million in a legacy portion of the fund as well as $1.5 million on working or grant capital. It has approved over $7.2 million in grant applications and funded over 220 projects averaging $557,488 in funding every year.

Some high profile recent projects that the NKDF has helped to support throughout the region have been the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Park and trail system, the Fraser Lake wharf, the Southside commercial development project in Fraser Lake and the Nechako View Senior Citizens Home Society in Vanderhoof.

Boudreau described some of the funds legislated limitations. It can invest in community economic development projects or programs supported by the community, but it cannot provide funds to a private, for profit business. NKDF was established to fund infrastructure, planning and research, human development and promotion. It was not, Boudreau explained, established to provide long term and ongoing operating funds, like wages, for projects Boudreau explained to stakeholders that NKDF could play a crucial role in helping community level initiatives move from financial instability to self-sustainability through the granting of ‘incremental’ funds to cover short term start up expenses. These incremental funds could cover operational expenses, as long as it was understood that this funds could not be considered part of the long term economic model of the project.

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Mayor Luke Strimbold accepts a cheque on behalf of the Village of Burns Lake from Rosanne Murray and Dan Boudreau of the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund on Nov. 1, 2012. The $50,000 cheque was for the downtown revitalization project.

Logan Wilson, Recreation Director for the Village of Burns Lake, was at the meeting as a concerned stakeholder. He described how a grant designed to meet the initial operational, or incremental, costs associated with an infrastructure project could be as important as the infrastructure itself.

“It’s great that funds are there to build a new facility,” he said, “but if funds aren’t available to allow you to run that facility so that people can begin to change their lifestyle habits it won’t do the community any good.”

Another participant in the discussion Judy French, Social Development Officer with the Burns Lake Band, said that it’s a lot easier to find money for economic or business ventures than it is to find funds for social projects like a daycare, gymnasium or park.

“The government classifies those [kinds of projects] as operational,” said French, and it is difficult to find money for projects like that. But those projects that are difficult to find funding for may be the most important to a community.

While NKDF does not provide operational funds, French pointed out that NKDF

wouldn’t necessarily be asked to fund an operation continually for a year, but just long enough for it to become self-sustainable and viable on its own. “Project funding for three months or less might help us to generate a revenue so that we can sustain ourselves,” she said.

Lynn Synotte, President of the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society pointed out that funds were needed to maintain the investments, both financial and volunteer, that have been put into trail development in the area.

Boudreau explained that there is flexibility within NKDF for what he described as ‘incremental’ funding requirements. Although NKDF cannot provide operational funds it can provide funding to short term projects to get them off the ground.

The meeting then turned to future projects that NKDF might be involved with locally.

Upgrades to the municipal campgrounds by the Y2K Skateboard park, continued investment in the maintenance and upgrade of community halls, downtown sprucing up as well as long-term initiatives like raising

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the profile of the John Baker Airport so that it eventually might attract a regional carrier were all floated during the session.

Joan McFee, a volunteer with the Francois Lake Hall said that she was concerned that volunteer burnout would eventually take its toll throughout the community if funds couldn’t be found to help support the operation of the many facilities that have been developed over the years.

A further significant problem that came up during the meeting, involved changes introduced with the province’s move to a harmonized sales tax (HST). Previously, non-profit groups were able to have the GST portion of their costs reimbursed, but with the introduction of the HST, they lost that reimbursement. The increased tax burden on projects has led to some local organizations having had to reconsider the feasibility of a project even though they have funding available.

Kevin Derksen, president of the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association, described situations where the new tax burden of a project has meant that they have had to scale back on what they could do. The HST has not only affected the purchasing power of NKDF funds, but the tax is also applicable to labour cost. Where groups benefitting from the fund used to be able to count on a reimbursement of the GST paid on labour and goods, they can no longer count on that.

Despite the difficulties involved with carefully managing NKDF funded projects, all participants agree that those difficulties do seem to stem from its great success within communities. Having facilities that need volunteers or incremental funding is a better challenge than not having facilities at all.

McFee, who also volunteers her time with the Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival, described how the event has grown more successful through the support of the NKDF. It used to average 700 visitors over a weekend, but grew to 1,500 visitors in its first year of NKDF funding and was up to 2200 visitors over the weekend in its second year of funding.

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Christmas Parade Are you interested in putting in a float in the annual Christmas parade? If so register at the Chamber of Commerce. It’s free and it’s fun!

Burns Lake Public Library invites you to it’s

30th annual fundraising

Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, November 24th 9:30 am - 3 pm

Senior’s Shopping 9 - 9:30 am

Location:

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Handmade gifts, decorations, food, crafts & more!

Christmas craft sale The Burns Lake Public Library is holding its 30 annual craft sale at Lakes District Secondary School on Nov. 24 at 9:30 a.m.

Senior shopping starts at 9 a.m.

part of the inventory process,” Martin said.

“Field crews go out and accurately measure the trees in a plot for their height, size, timber quality and species composition.”

Plot size isn’t determined before hand.

The actual area of a surveyed plot depends on the size of the trees present, as well as the distance between those trees.

“If you imagine an ‘x’, then one plot is at the centre point and each tip of the ‘x’ represents another plot,” Martin said. But where those plots are depends on the tree size and location so every plot could be a different size.

This makes for a lot of leg work in terrain that doesn’t necessarily allow for vehicle access. “Sometimes it’s accessible by road, sometimes by helicopter and sometimes by walking,” said Agathe Bernard, Stewardship

Officer with the Forest District of Nadina.

Whatever the mode of travel, timber cruisers have to watch out for bear and lynx and be prepared for a day spent outdoors whatever the weather or mosquito level.

The crews are now finished their field work and samples and data have been shipped off to labs in Victoria.

“We’ll compile that information over the next few months to support decision making in the short term.

The full inventory will be completed over the next two years,” Martin said, “but we expect to have preliminary information by Christmas.”

This quiet forest work offers a lot of jobsatisfaction.

“There’s a satisfaction that comes with knowing what is growing in our forests and doing work that others Submitted photo depend on,” said Bernard. “And nothing Roman Bilek, an inventory tech. with the Forest beats working out- Analysis and Inventory Branch of the Ministry of Forests records tree tally and gps plot coordinates. side.”

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One-in-five respondents to the BMO survey — conducted by Pollara among 1,000 Canadians — said they didn’t plan on creating a budget at all.

And more than half (53 per cent) admitted to making impulsive

purchases during the holiday season.

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cent said they planned to start prior to November.

Women were twice as likely as men to start shopping before November.

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

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

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Harlem Crowns! Presenting their fabulous basketball circus. Admission is free, LDSS, November 19. At halftime there will be a presentation for Anger Management, Drug & Alcohol prevention & awareness. Everyone welcome.

Burns Lake & District Seniors Meeting on Dec. 3, 1 pm at the Regional District Meeting Room, upstairs. All 50+ seniors welcome.

Parents &/or Caregivers are welcome to attend the webinar viewing of “Suicide Prevention and Awareness: Opening One More Door”. ‘In the know’ is an interactive information sharing session and is presented by: The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health. Nov. 14, 7pm -8pm. Rm #113, 270 9th Ave (Muriel Mould School).

Questions? Heather @ (250) 692-7500.

~ Everyone Welcome ~

New Peer Support group. Are you living with persistent mental health &/or addictions issues? Attend a new, confidential peer support group for encouragement, support and shared group wisdom. Nov. 27, from 1:30-3pm (every 4th Tuesday), in Rm#113, Muriel Mould School.

Refreshments will be provided. Contact Heather @ (250) 692-7500.

The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society. Call us at (250) 692-7203. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888-939-3333. New volunteers are always welcome.

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.

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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.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, there are certain tasks that you may find you cannot complete on your own. That is when you should delegate or ask someone with more experience to help you.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it’s smart if you hold your tongue for a few days until a situation at home has a chance to blow over. Otherwise you can run the risk of escalating things unnecessarily.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 What you need most of all this week is to escape the confines of the four walls and simply spend plenty of time outdoors, Libra. Your mind will be cleansed.

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The most concerning of these attacks was against PayPal, with the hacking group claiming to have released the account details of over 28,000 customers (If you haven’t already, you might want to change your PayPal password). The group is also planning to stage several public protest rallies in cities around the world, including at least two here in Toronto and Quebec City. Of course with the new Canadian law forbidding the wearing of masks during riots, it’ll be interesting to see how many protesters don the groups signature Guy Fawkes mask.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver on October 30, 2012.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Donna. His daughter Jennifer (Darrell) Bergen. Son Geoff (Ellen) and 4 grandchildren Whitney, Collin, Will and Max. Service to be held at 2:00pm Saturday December 1 at the Island Gospel Church.

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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.

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 LICENSED GASFITTER/SHEETMETAL WORKER WANTED Valid drivers license required. Fax resume to (250) 785-5542 or pronorthheating@telus.net

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Tahtsa Timber Ltd. has the following full time positions available

PROCESSOR OPERATOR (DANGLER & LIMIT)

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants for its Clerical Relief Pool to work on an oncall as needed basis. The purpose of the Clerical Relief Pool is to provide support to a variety of departments for special projects, short-term relief demands, and during tight deadlines.

Help Wanted

THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!

is looking for trucking contractors to haul hog from our bush operations in the Burns Lake, and Houston area. Competitive rates offered.

21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certificates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • Traffic Control • First Aid Reserve your seat for January 14, 2013.

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• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by business courses in office procedures; • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); • Experience with data entry; • Ability to operate common office equipment; • Must have flexibility to work on short notice; • Must be a team player with the ability to work under pressure; • Must have a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.

Applications will be received by Cheryl Anderson, Manager of Administrative Services, at 37-3rd Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the above address.

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:

SKIDDER OPERATOR

Top rates and bene¿ts paFNage.

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

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN A huge opportunity has become available at an industry leading truck and equipment dealer. Inland Kenworth / Parker Pacific is expanding their truck service department and is looking for a journeyman technician. Preference for this position will be given to technicians with engine experience. Cat & Cummins preferred. This is a full time position with competitive wages and great benefits. All overtime is double time.

Opportunities for advancement and mobility with one of Canada’s largest industry leading truck dealers.

Please forward resumes to:

Chris Cisecki, Service Manager 1995 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 2X2 or by email ccisecki@inland-group.com

DIRECTORY Payne Septic Service (2010) 250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District Operated by

Keith Wilson

Attention Hunters We cut & wrap wild game at

Mountaineer Meats (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

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MARMON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CO. LTD. is accepting resumes for an intermediate to senior accountant with or without an accounting designation.

Experience in personal tax preparation and computerized accounting on Simply and Caseware are required.

Remuneration is dependant upon qualifications and experience.

Marmon Financial Management Co. Ltd. has been operating its public practice since 1978 with offices in Burns Lake and Houston, BC. We offer an excellent work environment, a benefit package and opportunities for advancement.

Submit resume to: Marmon Financial Management Co. Ltd. 118 Bay Street, 3433 – 9th Street, PO Box 614 PO Box 1420 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Fax (250) 692-7090 Fax (250) 845-3616 34

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO

DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL VOTING RESULTS

Burns Lake Ice Arena Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1609, 2011

Human Resources Babine Forest Products hrcanada@hamptonaffiliates.com (fax) 503-291-5590

I, Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, hereby proclaim the following results of the referendum held on November 3, 2012:

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.

Burns Lake Ice Arena 171 Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1609, 2011

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NO TOTAL VOTES 73

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Given under my hand at Burns Lake, B.C. this 6th day of November, 2012.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Starting a Business?

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Employment

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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

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SUTCO Contracting Ltd. is seeking a qualified dispatcher. Must have dispatch experience, and able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. The position requires rotation of days and evening shifts. Extended benefits after 90 days, with pension available after 1 years service. Applicants may apply online www.sutco.ca or fax:0250-357-2009. Enquiries to: Brad 250-357-2612 Ext: 226

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North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire Millwrights,Fabricators and Heavy Duty Mechanics. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package.

Please fax resume to 250-8389637.

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Pinnacle Renewable Energy requires 2 Production Supervisors at its Burns Lake plant location. He or she will focus on leading the production crews of approximately 6 people to achieve and exceed targets in safety, quality, and cost. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience and expertise in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include: • Supervise employees and work conditions to ensure employees work safe and in a manner that meet the Company’s objectives and Plant Policies & Procedures.

• Provide leadership in work performance and quality workmanship.

• Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented. Schedules required training with approved training sources, including Corporate Safety Manager.

Qualifications: • High school diploma.

• Years of previous management experience in a manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities.

• Preference given to those individuals with Lean Manufacturing and Maintenance experience.

Send your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date November 19, 2012.

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OLDER CAMPER FOR SALE Fridge, Propane Furnace and Stove. $400 Call in the evening 250-698-7533

Millwright – Burns Lake Pinnacle Pellet requires a journeyman Millwright at its Burns Lake BC plant location. Ideal candidates will have experience with the various automated operations and systems in a modern pellet plant.

They will be highly motivated journeymen that have demonstrated the ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively.

Candidates should also have good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter, along with proof of trade’s qualification.

For more information on this position see: www.pinnaclepellet.com Send your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

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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.

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BY OWNER 16722 COLLEYMOUNT ROAD • Also a guest house and other outbuildings • On 20 acres of land • 420 feet of Lake shore with a boat shelter ASKING $230,000 Call John at (250) 695-6548

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.

Homes for Rent TWO BEDROOM on E. Tchesinkut Lake Road. $575 per month. (250) 692-3297

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Young readers News is not surprisingly the top reason young adults use newspapers in all formats but this group has further interests by time of day (detailed below). And young adults that read newspapers are an attractive target for advertisers. At this point in their life, they work to live meaning that they have disposable income.

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FIND EVERYTHING YOU 4 INOUT OF 5 NEED THE CLASSIFIEDS

PEOPLE Legal Notices WITH DIABETES LAND ACT Notice of Intention DIE OF for a to Apply Disposition of Crown Land HEART DISEASE.

Take notice that Taku Power Corp. of North Vancouver, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Better your Smithers, for odds. a Investigative License / Wind Visit getserious.ca Power situated on Provincial Crown land described as ALL ThAT uNsurveyeD CroWN LAND IN The vICINITy TALTAPIN MouNTAIN, Four MILe Creek AND heNrIeTTA Creek, rANge 5 CoAsT DIsTrICT, CoNTAININg 1,666.34 heCTAres, More or Less.

The Lands File for this application is 6408409. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Nadina District Land Officer, MFLNRO, at PO Box 5000, 3726 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to December 21, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www. arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record.

For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

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.

Personal Representative, by: Warren Chapman, Solicitor

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

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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

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Call for Expression of Interest The Interpretive Centre building located at 586 High-way 16 will be available for rent as of January 1, 2013. Individuals, businesses, groups, or organizations inter-ested in renting the building are invited to submit a detailed proposal in accordance with the guidelines contained in the Expression of Interest Proposal Guidelines document available at www.burnslake.ca or obtained from the Village Office at 15 3rd Avenue or 250-692-7587.

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.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 10:00 am on November 22, 2012.

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS for November & December 2012

The dates and locations of the Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of November & December, 2012, are as follows:

November 19, 2012 School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC

December 10, 2012 School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC

These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to attend.

Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until November 30, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. *2012 Camry Sedan LE Automatic BF1FLT-A MSRP is $25,390 and includes $1,690 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $278 with $2,660 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $16,000. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. **2012 Tacoma 4x4 DCab V6 5A TRD Automatic MU4FNA-CA MSRP is $36,810 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $399 with $4,034 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,186. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. ***2012 Prius Liftback Automatic KN3DUP-A MSRP is $27,685 and includes $1,690 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 1.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $299 with $2,538 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $16,890. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. †0% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, and Tundra. Down payment, first monthly payment and security deposit plus HST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. $6000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 Tundra 4x4 DCab 5.7L models. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by November 30, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. Informational 72 month APR: Tundra 5.95%. Government regulation provides that the Informational APR includes the cash customer incentive which is only available to customers who do not purchase finance/lease through Toyota Financial Services at a special rate, as a cost of borrowing. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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ENDAKO ARTIST SHOWS IN BURNS LAKE Clare Singleton stands with her acrylic on canvas painting Main St. Burns Lake at a Lakes District Arts Council performance.

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