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Good news for Burns Lake as Hampton announces rebuild Uncertainty surrounding mill town decision dispelled; critics line up to take shots at decision WALTER STRONG On Dec. 4, 2012 Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates, and David Hampton, one of the owners, announced in Burns Lake that the company will proceed with the rebuild of the Babine Forest Products Mill destroyed in an explosion on Jan. 20,

2012. "The board agreed that we're going to rebuild the sawmill," said Zika. In response to new forest license arrangements designed to increase timber supply in the Lakes Timber Supply Area announced by province on Sept. 11 in Burns Lake, Hampton Affiliates had agreed

to proceed with plans to rebuild the mill on the assumption that the timber supply arrangements described by the province would be finalized by a Dec. 3 meeting of the board of Hampton Affiliates. The timber supply arrangements required co-operation between the Regional District of BulkleyNechako, the Village of Burns

Lake and the six First Nations in the area. "To the board, the question was 'Are the groups committed to working together'?" said Zika. "In a world where the pine beetle has taken a lot of the timber supply, you really have to have everybody working together to be successful. It's a risk, but we're

comfortable taking it based on the level of support we've seen in the community," he said. Some foundation work has already been completed at the mill site. New construction is expected to begin by the end of March and the mill should be ready to take timber by early 2014. More on page 7...

WOMEN’S VORTEX TEAM HOSTS SMITHERS In a hard fought game over the weekend the Burns Lake Vortex women’s hockey team played Smithers over two games. Smithers came out on top in this second Walter Strong photo game 4 - 2. More photos online at www.ldnews.net.

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Lakes area currently being inventoried WALTER STRONG Previous projections concerning midterm timber supply in the Quesnel Timber Supply Area (TSA) have turned out to be overly conservative. According the results of the just completed Type 4 Silviculture Strategy, the Quesnel TSA contains 600,000 cubic metres more green wood than originally projected. “We had thought that the numbers were going to shake out that way,” said B.C. Liberal member of legislative assembly for Nechako Lakes John Rustad. “The inventory is showing more green wood amidst the dead pine than we originally anticipated.” According a Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations statement

released on Nov. 30, the primary causes of this increase were identified as “lower pine mortality estimates in young stands, more live pine remaining in older stands and new managed stand site productivity estimates that theses stands will grow faster than previously thought.” The ministry’s statement also

emphasized two things. First, that an increase in projected mid-term supply does not mean that the current Annual Allowable Cut will be changed. And also, because the mid-term supply projections concern timber that will not be economically viable for another 20 years, the projection depends upon careful and well planned

harvest levels in the intermediary years. The Lakes TSA is also receiving a type 4 silviculture analysis and according the ministry responsible, the analysis should be complete by the end of March, 2013. “It’s still too early to tell,” said Rustad, “but hopefully we’ll see the same kind of results we’re seeing in Quesnel.”

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Spill response plan Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been talking about the precautions, the safety measures, and the selection criteria involved in the marine elements of the Gateway project — all of them intended to prevent an oil spill on water. I’ve also mentioned, in recent weeks, how Gateway’s marine safety program was examined by an independent risk-assessment group, which determined that the chances of a major spill are once in more than 15,000 years. Although statistics and reports suggest a marine oil spill is unlikely, you want to know — what if one does occur? How will Gateway be prepared? While the chances are slim, we continue to develop a world-class marine response program. The Northern Gateway Project includes a spill response capacity that’s more than three times the Canadian regulation. And while the Canadian requirement for oil spill response is 72 hours plus travel time, our response time will be a fraction of that number — 6 to 12 hours in the marine channels. This is a significant increase to the response capability available to B.C.’s north coast. Additionally, for immediate response, our tug escorts will be

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Babine mill lifts Burns Lake Reaction to the announcement that Hampton Affiliates will proceed with its rebuild of the Babine Forest Products mill was not all positive, according to some media coverage. Politicians outside of the provincial Liberal government were quick to question whether or not there was enough timber to support the new mill. Bob Simpson, MLA for Cariboo North, even claimed that the province had inflated its Quesnel timber supply numbers for the sake of creating a positive environment for the Burns Lake mill decision. The mayor of Smithers went on the CBC to question whether the mill decision would mean less timber supply for other mills in the region, as if the Lakes timber supply should simply remain open for mills everywhere but in Burns Lake. One national news source chose to run photos of injured workers with its same day coverage of the announcement, and two other news sources, national and provincial, chose to run stories emphasizing the hurt caused by the mill explosion. One even suggested that workers didn’t want to return to a new mill. I received a phone call from a family member in another part of the province who expressed surprise that the mill rebuild “wasn’t really a good thing for Burns Lake”. That’s the picture painted by the media outside the Lakes District. Why has there been so much effort by the media to turn this announcement into something negative? From the day the mill rebuild was tentatively announced back in September the major mills in B.C. have been silent. Are they speaking loudly through politicians

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and media in their own spheres of influence because they don’t want to be seen as protecting their profit from the destruction of a competitor’s mill in Burns Lake? The provincial Liberals have never shifted from their stated position that, if possible, the mill should be rebuilt. They have proposed changes to timber supply management and have banked on the idea that low-volume timber stands will be financially viable in the years to come. Those changes will extend to other timber supply areas across B.C. Will local politicians protest when their communities are offered new or extended community forest licenses to manage according to the interests of their own communities? The Burns Lake decision is at the centre of a political storm as politicians ramp up for a spring election. You can be sure that this decision for Burns Lake will hang like a heavy punching bag in the corner of boxing gym just waiting for anyone to take swings at it for the sake of scoring political points. It is a decision for Burns Lake, made by the Liberals, Hampton Affiliates, the Village of Burns Lake, the Regional District and First Nations to support a local mill. Will all the timber in the Lakes now go to Hampton? Of course not; it never has. Hampton will still have to compete with other mills just as before. Local license holders have never been bound to sell to Hampton, and they won’t be bound to do so in the future. The Babine Mill rebuild is a carefully thought out plan that will be good for Burns Lake, and good for forestry workers across the region with competitive mills buying logs on an open market.

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On Friday, as the federal government was giving the green light to a Malaysian investment of billions more into northern B.C.’s liquefied natural gas megaproject, Coastal First Nations chiefs held their quarterly board meeting in Vancouver. These are now the most powerful aboriginal leaders in North America, bankrolled by U.S. environmental groups and their wealthy charity foundation backers as guardians of the Great Bear Rainforest. A major topic was the Haisla Nation, the Kitimat partner that abruptly quit its voluntary association with the Haida, Gitga’at and other communities over its plans to develop LNG exports. This discord comes at a bad time. Premier Christy Clark has bet heavily on LNG, not just for her government’s future, but the industrial and economic direction of the province for decades to come. Initial press reports were misleading. One had it that Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross, the B.C. government’s key ally on LNG, was “buddying up” with the Harper government on the Enbridge oil pipeline proposed to go to Kitimat, in the heart of Coastal First Nations territory. Not so. Both Ross and Coastal First Nations executive director Art Sterritt confirmed to me that they remain solidly against the Enbridge proposal. The disagreement is over how to power the processing of LNG, which the Haisla are pioneering with provincial assistance. Sterritt said the Haisla and the rest of the group were in agreement until a few weeks ago. The plan was to follow Clark’s solemn vow to make B.C. LNG the “greenest” in the world. All parties acknowledge that some of B.C.’s shale gas will have to be burned to process and ship LNG to Asia. The initial idea was that one or two natural gas-fired power plants would be built, eventually backing up wind, small hydro and other renewable supplies. BC Hydro has 600 megawatts available from its dams, which would require new transmission capacity up to Kitimat to help run the first two LNG plants proposed in partnership with the Haisla. Then the play got bigger. The B.C. government transferred Crown land on Douglas Channel to the Haisla for an LNG project planned by Shell, PetroChina and Korea Gas. And Sterritt said he started getting signals from Victoria that the industry doesn’t want to buy power from outside producers to drive LNG cooling and compression. Instead they wanted to power it directly with gas, using equipment called “mechanical drives” rather than electrical drives. In a letter to Haisla members explaining why he quit the Coastal First Nations, Ross said he was insulted by Sterritt’s comments that the Haisla were choosing “the dirtiest way possible” to ship LNG. Ross noted that emissions would be about the same if gas is burned in the LNG plant or in a power plant nearby. That’s true, but Sterritt points out a critical difference. If LNG producers are allowed to use single-purpose mechanical drives, no renewable energy can ever be added. And as more LNG producers rush into B.C., reserves that would have lasted 75 to 100 years could be depleted in 30. And when the gas is gone? “These big, hulking plants that are going to be in Kitimat are just going to be sitting there, rotting,” Sterritt said. “It happens all over the world.” B.C.’s clean energy plan envisions extending the BC Hydro grid, developing run-of-river and wind farms such as the big offshore proposal off Haida Gwaii, and ultimately a future beyond oil and gas. Now, in their rush to develop LNG, Clark and Energy Minister Rich Coleman seem poised to abandon that strategy.

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Reserves and taxes up for 2013 Next year’s budget approaches finalization WALTER STRONG According to the preliminary budget discussed on Nov. 4, 2012 during a special public budget meeting of Village of Burns Lake council, residents can expect a balanced budget for 2013, with a five per cent tax increase.

Developing capital reserves for future upgrades to public works remained a constant theme through the meeting. With a new water tower and associated pipe work expected to run close to $2 million in cost as well as the looming need to replace the arena chiller at a cost of $140,000, council was concerned that reserves be allocated at a rate that will offset the amount that might need to be financed at a later date. Councillor Susan Schienbein noted that reserves for water and sewage works were being reduced.

“It appears to me that we’re actually decreasing the reserves that we’re putting into both sewers and water,” she said. She recommended increasing these reserves rather than decreasing them, and she requested an adjustment to water and sewer rates to reflect that need to increase reserves. “At some point we have to bite the bullet and do it,” she said. Deputy director of financial services Carla Fox pointed out that the current budget included an increase to capital reserves and so coun.. John Illes and Mayor Luke Strim-

bold suggested bringing back a budget for the next meeting that included an increase of approximately $100,000 to reserves for water and sewer works. Fox reported that an increase to sewer and water reserves would involve an increase to user rates in the range of 15 per cent. That possibility will be discussed at the next budget meeting, which will be in camera on Dec. 11, 2012 with a further public budget review meeting on Jan. 15 2013 before the budget is formally adopted at the end of January.

Bedside paging broken at the Pines WALTER STRONG Residents and staff at the Pines Care Home in Burns Lake rely on bedside callers to alert someone if extra help is needed. The system hasn’t been working for a couple of weeks and the system is so old that repairing it is impossible. The facility is run by Northern Health and any

capital costs or repairs are their responsibility. “It can’t be repaired,” said Eryn Collins, a spokesperson for Northern Health, “Parts are no longer available and the manufacturer no longer supports the system.” Replacing the system is an expensive proposition and will not happen quickly. “The cost would

be over the threshold where we have to go to a tendering process,” she said. “That threshold is $75,000, and we expect it to cost more than that.” Its to early to tell when the new system could in place as Northern Health is currently studying the needs of the facility in order to work up a detailed engineering description

of what’s needed. “Because the system is going to be a replacement rather than just a repair, we’re going to need time to look into what we want and need in terms of a new system, so there’s going to be a bit of an opportunity here to make sure that it fits our current needs”, Collins said. “But we’ve got a contingency plan in

place to deal with the absence of that particular equipment,” Collins said. “For now, the staff are doing hourly checks on the residents and bringing in more staff to cover areas during higher workload times.” They also have whistles and walkietalkies available for residents that are able to use them.

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MOCK UP OF AN IMPAIRED DRIVER Students from Grade 10 at Lakes District Secondary School got a first hand glimpse on the consequences of impaired driving as the local RCMP made up a mock impaired driving. A student driver was pulled over by the police and given a Breathalyzer. Then the driver had his rights read and was taken to the police station. The student was then put through another round of Breathalyzer tests, and had his fingerprints and mug shots taken. Submitted photo

Surgery, lab tests to be delayed by strike TOM FLETCHER Hospital pharmacists and medical imaging technicians plan to go ahead with brief strikes Thursday and Friday as a mediator attempts to reach a settlement with 16,000 health science employees at hospitals and clinics across B.C. Mediator Vince Ready was brought in Tuesday after negotiations that started in February failed to produce an agreement. The Health Employers Association of B.C. issued a statement Wednesday warning that the unions intend to go ahead with its first rotating strikes despite the mediation effort. Michael Marchbank, CEO of the employers' association, said hospitals have no choice but to begin postponing non-emergency procedures, including surgery and diagnostic tests. "Employers are very concerned about the patient care impact that will result from this action," Marchbank said. The first strike is expected to be by hospital pharmacists, performing essential services

only from 9 a.m. to midnight Thursday. That would be followed by a 24-hour essentialservice-only strike by medical imaging technologists, who perform x-rays, CT and MRI scans, nuclear medicine tests and other imaging procedures. The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association, representing a group of unions, says there will be no picket lines. Surrey Memorial Hospital, recovering from a broken water main that forced closure of the emergency ward and damaged scanning equipment, will be exempted from strike action. Reid Johnson, president of the largest union, the Health Sciences Association, said the B.C. government's "co-operative gains" bargaining mandate has not produced an employer wage offer, and the presence of a mediator alone isn't enough to suspend strike action. "We tabled a proposal for four per cent [wage increase] over two years, with no benefit concessions," Johnson said. "And that's in line

with the other public sector agreements that have been reached over the last few months under the government's cooperative gains mandate." He said nuclear medicine and other technical specialties are among the highest-skilled po-

sitions other than physicians, and there are chronic shortages of qualified staff. B.C. needs to pay competitive wages and also train more technicians at home rather than recruiting from other countries, Johnson said.

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Lakes Economic Development Association’s Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate Cindy Shelford on receiving The announcement of the decision to rebuild Babine Products is a herrecent Certificate in Economic Development fromForest the University good note to end the year on after the tragic start we had in January. The year has of Waterloo. gone by so quickly and it is hard to imagine that 2013 is fast approaching. There has beencompleted a lot of work being done in the on the disconnect fibre issues and Cindy her “thesis” onbackground the apparent new agreements and things will continue to busy for the next couple months as andare imbalance between Northern and in Southern they solidified. With the new Mill projectedRural to be open 2014, with Urban expected new technology, thisThrough gives the community time to prepare for the communities. Cindy’s research process it necessary was realized training skills. There are many opportunities in our region, that approximately 70%training of BC’s resourcesslated come from theand North. more information will become available as they role out. Locally, more info can As a result of these findings, Cindy has been engaging with found at the WorkBC office or at BLNDC. The Province has recognized the other to increase awareness of the significant need for communities training and has been making announcements that support this in their commitment to the BCJobsPlan www.bcjobsplan.ca/skills-and-training-plan/ contributions that the North provides to the overall economy Premier of BC. Christy Clark also announced a program that will support skills training for Aboriginal individuals aspiring to start or grow their own businesses. http://www2. news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0153-001954.htm “Government is committed to ensuring that Project British Columbians the skills South Burns Lake Trail CAFhave Update: they need to take advantage of the job opportunities that are available in B.C. communities,” said Minister Jobs, Tourism and Skillsforward Training and Minister LEDA has been activelyofmoving the project with Responsible for Labour Pat Bell. “This program will give Aboriginal people the ongoing stakeholder meetings, obtaining necessary permits, tools they need to start their own businesses and be successful in the labour archaeological assessments and First Nations advisory, to review market.” andthe evaluate the years, project to best utilize thewill area and trail quality. Over next several northern BC’s economy undergo a signifi cant change a result ofto investments made in resource in the North, with LEDA as is pleased announce that Darwinprojects Zimmer has been liquefi ed natural gas, several large mining projects and forestry. As this change hired as the Project Supervisor for the South Burns Lake Trail happens, the Province has stated that training systems will be adaptable and Project. Darwin will be responsible for the hiring of all the crews, responsive, providing flexibility for people so they can access the training, when overseeing components of the project reporting to LEDA’s and where theyall need it. In the Canada Starts Here – and BCJobsPlan document, Board of Directors. it reports that “it is vital that people have the right skills for the jobs that are in demand now and intoregarding the future. Skills and training needs are continuously For information this exciting community initiative, evolving as new technologies and economic opportunities open up new sectors.” please contact Cindy Shelford, Economic Development Officer. 2013 will be a year of skills and training upgrading and preparation for the projected opportunities that are coming our way in the region. Lakes Economic Economic Development Lakes DevelopmentAssociation Association(LEDA), (LEDA)Innovation Place

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Construction underway at Babine Forest Products mill site on a Sunday morning in Burns Lake on Dec. 9, 2012. The rebuild of the mill was confirmed on Dec. 4, 2012 to much happiness in the northern B.C. forestry town. ...From page 1 "They're pouring the slab today," said Zika. "You'll see a limited amount of activity over the next few months, but you'll see things really pick up at the end of March. We're doing detailed engineering and lining up contractors so that when the weather breaks we'll be ready to go." The recent decision by WorkSafe BC to forward the findings of workplace safety act violations in its investigation to Crown Counsel for consideration was not taken in a positive light by the Hampton board of directors. "We would like to know what the report says," said Zika. "We'd like to have definitive answers but we don't yet." Although the details of that report remain secret, Hampton is confident that the new

mill will meet the most modern standards of mill safety. "We're going to put systems in place that ensure the sawmill to be as safe as we can possibly making it," said Hampton. Hampton Affiliates currently operates the Decker Lake specialty saw mill in Burns Lake, as well as six other mills in the U.S. "We have worked diligently on improving clean-up routines and dust reduction at our Decker Lake sawmill and at Hampton's other mills in the U.S.," said Zika. "The company is also actively participating with Worksafe and the industry task force, on combustion risks and will incorporate these findings into a new Babine sawmill." In the days that followed the announcement questions were asked regarding how the new mill would af-

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other mills in the region to be around 50 or 60 thousand cubic metres per year. To the question of whether there was enough wood to keep all the mills going between Vanderhoof and Smithers, Rustad said that people have to understand that it was volume from marginally economic stands that tipped the timber supply in favour of a mill rebuild in Burns

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Tchesinkut Lake south facing lakeshore lot, half an acre in size. Small portion of this leasehold lot is above the East Tchesinkut Lake Road. Existing log cabin requires some repair but will provide a great start to this recreational opportunity. Crown land to the west and north of the subject property. Limited amount of lakeshore available at this price.

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Affordable lakeshore property located on Tchesinkut Lake in BC’s northern interior. 6.41 acres of nicely treed land with a southeasterly aspect. Access to the lakeshore is provided across Highway 35 from the 2700 sq. ft home and detached garage/shop. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open kitchen, dining and living room area. The lower floor has 2 outside ground level entries and a large rec. Room to accommodate family gatherings.

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Lake, and that same timber supply is available across the region, not only in the Lakes TSA. “The supply across the Hwy. 16 corridor is going to be tight, but I’m reasonable comfortable with saying that I think there’s enough wood to keep the mills open,” he said. “There will be more competition for logs, but competition is not a bad thing.”

On behalf of the community of Burns Lake I would like to thank the Hampton family and the Board of Directors for their decision to rebuild Babine Forest Products.

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THANK YOU A total of 664 shoe boxes were sent out from our community this year. Thank you to all who contributed. Special thanks to the businesses for making boxes and brochures available to the public. Each box will be a tangible expression of God’s love to a child in a developing country. Thank-you to everyone who participated. John Neufeld, local coordinator

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Winter Driving Tips WINNER OF $500 COURTESY OF BLACK PRESS Walter Strong (R) editor of Lakes District News hands Greg Redwood a cheque for $500 recently. Redwood says he reads the Lakes District News website daily, and took the time to fill out the online survey and was pleasantly surprised when he got a call saying he was the lucky winner of the $500 prize money. Laura Blackwell photo

New judges aim to cut court backlog TOM FLETCHER The B.C. government is appointing nine new provincial court justices and launching a pilot project to reduce the wait time for hearing child protection cases. Attorney General Shirley Bond announced Tuesday that two judges will be assigned to work with Chief Judge Thomas Crabtree on the child protection case management project this spring, and a second pilot program to reduce criminal court waiting times. Two of the new judges will be assigned to Surrey, the busiest provincial court in the province. One each will go to Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, , Kamloops-Okanagan and the Northeast district. The changes are based on a review of B.C. court delays by lawyer Geoffrey Cowper, who called for a system to enforce timely hearings of evidence, to overcome a "culture of delay" and a tendency of defence lawyers to

seek delays that weaken the prosecution case. The B.C. Crown Counsel Association has also identified Nanaimo and Richmond as having excessive delays. Association president Samiran Lakshman said in Surrey, it takes 14 months or more to schedule a half a day for a brief trial. Bond said the extra

judges bring the B.C. total to 132 full-timeequivalent, with each judge and support staff costing $1.6 million a year. "The addition of nine new judges and the backlog reduction projects – and specifically the assignment of judicial resources to those projects – sign a shared

understanding by all parties that changes need to be made to improve the justice system," Bond said. Cowper noted that 98 per cent of criminal cases end with a guilty plea or a stay of proceedings, but the system treats all cases as if they are going to trial. The number of cases dropped

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) would like to advise the public that active logging and log hauling activities are occurring in the vicinity of

Foxy Creek, Hanna Lake Trail and the Equity Mine Road.

If you are using this area we encourage you to do so safely. The logging and hauling activities in this area are estimated to take place until the end of January 2013. If you have any comments please call Jill Macaulay at 250-845-5281 or Andrew Leffers at 250-845-5239.

significantly after B.C. police started imposing heavy roadside penalties for impaired driving instead of sending suspects to court.

As the snow falls we thought that Burns Lake Community Forest should remind everyone to drive to winter conditions. Christmas is almost upon us and with it comes travel. So this winter please drive safely. Here are some winter driving tips to help you out: • Keep 4 seconds rather than 2 seconds between you and the car you are tailing. • Watch out for areas of black ice such as areas that are shaded, overpasses or bridges. One very bad area is the overpass near Bednesti on the way to PG. • Avoid sudden moves with your vehicle. • Plan extra time to get to where you want to go • Read the owner’s manual regarding the maximum speed your vehicle can travel in 4 wheel drive. And remember, winter driving is all about traction. Use winter tires, sand bags and whatever else is at your disposal to get more traction!

Safe driving from Burns Lake Community Forest For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

Do you want to practise forestry in BC? New forestry designation available now The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might find yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.

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NAPA CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS Napa/Polar Park Automotive celebrated their fifth anniversary in business recently. (L-R) Mike Silk , Wade Umstatter, manager Steve Grist, Hope Gillies, Becky Perterson, and manager Keith Brown. They offered cake and snacks to Laura Blackwell photo the public who came in to help celebrate.

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New hospital coming soon to Burns Lake Opportunities available for local contractors WALTER STRONG Northern Health and Partnerships British Columbia where in Burns Lake on Dec. 4, 2012 and held a public community meeting to discuss where the new

hospital project was in its lifecycle. The $55 million Burns Lake hospital project has moved into the procurement stage of construction. Eleven construction and design teams had submitted proposals to build the new hospital according to guidelines developed by Northern Health in public consultation with residents and officials in the Lakes District, and three teams have been short listed. Three teams have

been short listed, Bird DB Construction, PCL Constructors Westcoast and Stuart Olson Dominion. Each construction company is partnered with their own design firm. Each team will bring a unique ‘design-build’ project to the table and Northern Health will select the winning bid according to the best price. Each project proposal must meet minimum design guidelines. The replacement hospital will house up to 16

beds, provide acute care and emergency services, diagnostic imaging, a laboratory and pharmacy. “This should be very good for your community, it should be very beneficial,” said Rick Steele, Assistant Vice President with Partnership BC, regarding the anticipated influx of construction activity. “There’ll be lots of business opportunities.” The Village of Burns Lake will be taking contact information for lo-

cal contractors that want to be involved in the bid process. A member of the public in attendance at the meeting raised concern that the talk of three individual and distinct design plans could mean that the work done by local planning groups might be left on the drawing room floor. More on page 10...

Local standoffs with RCMP Potentially violent situation defused on Tchesinkut Rd. WALTER STRONG On the morning of Nov. 3, 2012 the local RCMP and the Prince George Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to a domestic dispute involving a fire arm. “The emergency response team was called in as the male suspect was reportedly armed with a firearm in the residence,” said Cst. Lesley Smith, RCMP Media Relations Officer. “Communication was established and the male surrendered and was taken into custody without incident,” she said. Neighbours of the residence on Tchesinkut Road south of Burns Lake were awoken early in the morning and asked to leave the area while the situation was

handled. The RCMP were alerted to the incident at 2:45 in the morning and the suspect was in custody by 8:30 a.m. that same morning.

The suspect remains in custody in Burns Lake in relation to the domestic situation. “We don’t normally create media releases in relation to domestic

situations, so I’m commenting on the ERT deployment and that it was successful in that one male was taken into custody without incident,” Smith said.

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Contractor’s database ...From page 9 Steele explained that the results of that community input formed part of the design guidelines that Northern Health presented to interested builders. “We took the existing work and floor plans and said that these are the minimum requirements,” said Steele. “We listed all the rooms, room uses and area [square footage] that were on the plans and they formed the base specifications.” “What we’re looking for them [the designers] to do is to make the plans more efficient,” Steele said. “Before any work starts, we’ll still have a full user consultation process.” Paul Rudecki, Northern Health Project Manager, elaborated on how the design process will work. Each bid must meet the detailed requirements and design guidelines already described by Northern Health in their initial call for proposals. “Each of the three proposals must meet the design guidelines at a minimum,” Rudecki said. “And any changes will represent an improvement on current designs, not a subtraction.” “Whatever you see as a finished product will be better than what [designs] we already have in hand,” he said.

“The majority of the decisions to be made are technical in nature,” he said. “Ninety per cent is not changeable.” Regional District of Bulkely Nechako financial administrator Hans Berndorff asked how local contractors could get connected with the potential builders. Mayor Luke Strimbold recommended that contractors contact the village office to get put on a list and that the village would eventually have a link online to register in a contractor database. There’s no guarantee that local contractors will get the work, said Steele. “We can’t put restrictions on contracts, but we can assure you that the three proponents have expressed their interest [in hiring local contractors].” “Local contractors and suppliers will have an advantage,” said Rudecki after the presentation. “They will be more economical.” “Why would I buy concrete from Vancouver if I could buy it here?” Rudecki asked. But he cautioned that trade and material suppliers must be equal to the contract requirements and specifications. Construction is expected to begin late in the spring of 2013 and should be completed in 2015.

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SPORTS

Burns Lake fire power Omenica biathlon team aims to be number one

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Sunday, December 16th at 4:00pm

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Friday, December 14th at 7:30pm PUBLIC SKATING PRICING:

Hockey BL Bantams are playing three exhibition games this weekend, first game is Friday at 8:30 p.m. Come out & show your support.

Legion Crib Scores Dec. 6, 2012 First: Alvina Eaken Second: Cecile Phillips Third: Barb Pederson Fourth: Jeanne Olson Boobie: Jean Payne

Decker Lake Whist Scores Dec. 5, 2012 Ladies First: Karen Dueck 144 Ladies Second: Gwen Douglas 136 Mens First: Grace Ramnes 138 Mens Second: Kay Saul 137 Low Score: Boni Lambert 114 Door Prize: George MacLeod

Preschool: Under 6...............$1.00 Youth: 6 to 18 years old .......$3.00 Adult: 19 and up ..................$4.00

Early Bird Workout (Free) 6:45 am to 7:30 am Mon., Wed. & Fri.

At the Lakes District Secondary School gym

Walter Strong photo

Wes Bender reloads his son’s ammo while Dirk Hofer, Nisa Hofer and Ava Nealis carry on blasting targets during an end-of-the-training-session shooting game. All three juniors rank high for their shooting skills. It was a crisp minus 16 on this Dec. 8 morning in Burns Lake. More photos online.

WALTER STRONG With the smell of gunpowder lingering in the frigid Burns Lake winter air, Cole Bender, Nisa Hofer and Ava Nealis aimed their .22 calibre rifles at targets the size of golf balls down a 50 metre firing range. The young teenagers are part of the Omenica Ski Club biathlon team in Burns Lake. The sport is a Nordic ski and shoot that demands performance at a high level of athletic output with the ability to quickly control and regulate one’s breathing and heart rate before laying prone and shooting at a set of five targets, with penalties for missed shots. The ski club has had a strong competitive record recently. Burns Lake resident Emily Dickson is currently training out of Prince George at the Canadian Sport School of Northern BC. She placed second at the 2012 Biathlon National Championship and is now training for a place on the BC Team for the Canadian Nationals to be held in Whistler in March, 2013. Cole had a second place finish last year at a BC Cup event in Burns Lake, and Ava a third place finish. Maybe the willingness to training when it’s minus 16 on the truck thermometer has something to do with their success. “We normally cut it off at minus 15,” said Waneta Nealis, one of the ski coaches. This day was an exception and they gave the morning an extra hour to warm up before gearing up for practice. According to the young athletes, the best part about biathlon is the shooting. They talked about their experience of biathlon as they warmed up around the propane stove in the recently built hut at the shooting range. “I like to hear the ping of the bullet hitting steel when I make a shot,” said Cole.

Ava liked the competition best, practices year round and the club including beating the boys. “They maintains rental rifles. The rifles can ski, but they can’t shoot, or are expensive and difficult to find. they can shoot but they can’t ski,” A rifle with sights can easily cost she said. Either way, she en- $2000 and the price goes way up joys the sideways looks she gets from there. when she’s out-shooting everyone Wes has a rifle on order from around her. As of Sept. 30, 2012, Russia for Cole. The bolt action Ava was ranked first in the novice is left-handed so it was hard to division of the national Biathlon find, and it’s tied up in Germany Canada Precision Postal Shooting over import/export regulations. Contest, and Nisa second. He’s not sure it will ever make it There seems to be as much par- to Burns Lake. ent involvement in biathlon at this Shooting wrong-handed doesn’t development level as there is ath- seem to be slowing Cole down. lete involvement. “I’m out of ammo, Dad,” Cole Whether they’re hauling gear, said as he blazed through rounds chauffeuring their kids or stand- during a shooting game at the ing in the cold to encourage and end of the practice. Wes crouched coach, they share a lot of similari- down on a knee and began filling ties with other parents involved in a magazine with more of those youth sport everywhere. straight-shooting polished rounds. But biathlon parents sometimes polish bullets. Wes Bender, Cole's father, had, for the sake of shooting accuracy, cleaned and reboxed all 700 rounds that they expected the shooters to go through that morning. “Some people even track how differth ent rounds react to being fired in different temperatures,” Wes said. Dirk Hofer, Nisa's father, was 586 HWY 16 quick to add that Burns Lake bullet and firing Across from CNC performance in 250-692-3344 different temperature and huRegular Hours: Monday - Saturday midity levels was 12:00pm - 6:00pm almost as exact a science as ski Visa/MasterCard/Debit Accepted waxing. ~ Gift Certificates Available ~ The team

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XploreSportZ KHEET (ages 9 to 13) program

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Insurance Planning Investments Estate Protection Mortgage Insurance

Ice Rental Rent the ice at the arena at Christmas - the rates have been cut to $64 per hour starting Dec. 24 to Dec 31. Call the village for more info.

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Thank you Jeremy, Chelsea and triplets Jordan, Lane and Alexa would like to thank Joan McFee and the remarkable people in the Francois Lake Community for hosting a wonderful dinner for us at the Francois Lake Hall. To the Francois Lake school students for the great place mats. To all who came with great food, generous gifts and kind words, thank you, all the support we have received has been priceless and deeply appreciated.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

Nutcracker Increased Tuition Supports for Unemployed British Columbians. Are you currently Unemployed? If so, you may be eligible for up to $7,500 (previously $4,000) in tuition funding for skills training, dependent on meeting eligibility requirements. For more information or to discuss your eligibility, come to the WorkBC Employment Services Centre in Park Place.

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WALTER STRONG Calvin Dyck will play in Burns Lake on Jan. 21, 2013 at the First Mennonite Church in Burns Lake. He is playing as part of the Lakes District Arts Council 2013 performing arts season. His show, ‘The Golden Violin’ will showcase Dyck’s virtuoso abilities which he started developing at the age of eight. His golden violin was made in 1807. He will be performing with Betty Suderman on the piano. They will trace the history of the violin as they place classics from Mozart to Brahms, Copland to Gershwin. Dyck is the concertmaster for the Vancouver Island Symphony in Nanaimo, B.C. and the director of the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra.

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The Lakes District Community Choir performed at the Immaculata Catholic Church in Burns Lake on Dec. 9, 2012. The choir’s concert, ‘Carols, Classics, and Chestnuts’, was performed to a full house. Walter Strong photo

World travelling violinist coming to Burns Lake

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The Nutcracker will be broadcasted live from London, England on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m at the Beacon Theatre.

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Beacon TheaTre Tickets $17 for Adults and $12 for Children 12 and under.

Visit www.beacontheatre.ca for more info. Tickets available at Process 4 Gallery. Books of tickets available for Christmas gifts/stocking stuffers. Books of 5 for: $40 for adults, $30 for students/ seniors, and $25 for children. A savings of $5 per book compared to regular ticket prices. Available at Burns Lake Public Library or Process 4.

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Craft Fair The Chamber of Commerce is holding a homebased business craft fair Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For mor info call the chamber at 250692-3773.

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COMMUNITY

The cats at Simond’s Sanctuary and the staff of the Burns Lake Vet Clinic would like to thank

Cyrus for his donations to our shelter.

He raised $165.50 at his school for the shelter, and brought gifts of food and litter as well. Thank you so much for your giving heart, Cyrus.

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Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce presents

Home Based Business

Christmas Fair

GENEROUS DONATION FOR FOODBANK Dale Clarke donates a cheque for $500 on behalf of Pacific Employee Benefits to Betty Mathews from the Burns Lake Foodbank who accepted the cheque of behalf of the Lakes District Food Bank. Pacific Employee Benefits donates to all food banks where they work. The Chamber’s cougar approved. Walter Strong photo

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Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. donated $2500 to the Colleymount Recreation Commission. Kathy Walker (L), Diane Tremblay, Steve Gailing and Sophie Lobermeyer. Walter Strong photo

Village of Burns Lake First Nation Band Offices Keefe’s Landing Cafe Numerous other locations in the Lakes District

Community Dinner The organizers of the Lakes District Community Dinner are looking for volunteers. Anyone interested call 250-692-3195 or 250-692-7587.

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MINERALS NORTH 2012 MONEY College of New Caledonia (CNC) president John Bowman and Lynn Synotte, CNC Projects Manager, accept a cheque from the Village of Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold in Burns Lake on Dec. 5, 2012. The cheque was presented by Mayor Strimbold on behalf of the 2012 Minerals North Conference held in Burns Lake last May. The money will fund bursaries for students in mining related programs at the Walter Strong photo Lakes District campus of CNC.

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HOROSCOPES Week of December 12th - December 18th SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, sometimes you may believe there isn’t room for anyone else in the spotlight but you. Don’t let your ego get in the way of friendships. Share the glory. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, give an idea that would require some significant changes its due consideration. This can impact both your career and personal life in a positive way. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It may seem like too much money is going out of your pocket and not enough coming in, Aquarius. But the budget will balance out this month. Rest easy when making purchases. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Start a creative project that can be turned into something you keep for yourself. It’s nice to enjoy the fruits of your creative labors.

F R A M E S • F I N E A RT • O R I G I N A L S • L I M I T E D E D I T I O N S • P O T T E RY • W O O D - T U R N E D B O W L S • C D S • J E W E L L E RY

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take a break no matter how busy you are this week. It is for your own good to recharge with some R&R and then get back on track at work. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Unexpected things can happen when you explore new possibilities, Gemini. Get out there and immerse yourself in other social circles so that you can take advantage of opportunities. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, run your ideas by a few people this week before you make a big presentation. This will help you to revise and tweak anything that needs a little work. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you will be full of energy this week and that energy helps you handle whatever is put on your plate. Take advantage of your productivity with a few days off next week. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, jump on an opportunity to take a vacation. There won’t be many other opportunities this year to enjoy a vacation. So go along even if it’s related to work. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 There are too many happy things going on in your life to let any of the negative things bring you down, Libra. Face challenges with a smile, and you’ll sail through. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, despite firm convictions you cannot change others’ viewpoints all of the time. Don’t be hard on yourself if other people do not see things the same way as you do.

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Apple’s map app for the iOS has been under a lot of heat over the last few months, and apparently so are a few of the people who’ve been trying to use it. It seems that last weekend a group of six motorists became stranded in Australia’s Murrey Sunset National Park, an area where it is not uncommon to see scorching temperatures of 46 degrees Celsius. The motorists were in fact trying to reach the inland city of Mildura, but the app steered them nearly 70 kilometers off course into a scathingly hot National Park, with no nearby water supply. The motorists were rescued by local police officers, who are now warning people to use other means of navigating until the problems with the app have been rectified. Apple created quite an uproar in September when it decided not to include Google Maps in iOS 6, forcing people to use Apple’s own app. The gaffe has already lead to the firing of two senior members of Apple’s software development staff, but months later the problem still has yet to be resolved.

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TRANSMISSION FLUSH & FILTER Factory recommended service interval for changing your transmission oil and oil ﬁlter is typically once every 50,000 kms.

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Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

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Friday, December 21

Baked Ham & Scalloped Potato

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The newly renovated

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Friday, December 28

Steak Dinner $14

Friday, December 31

New Year’s Eve Dinner Party $14

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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

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

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

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OUR TOWN

The Lakes District Festival Association is currently looking for volunteers. Phone Lois @ (250) 695-6699. 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: December 2012. Chair Yoga every Tue. & Fri. from 10-11am. Nurse Practitioner on site Dec. 12, 21 & 27. Holiday anti-stress workshop Dec. 12, 1-3pm. Dec. 13 Caregiver’s support group. 1-2pm with Andrea Thom. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve centre open 8:30 - 12noon. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve centre open 8:30 - 12noon. More information call (250) 694-3270.

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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. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture.

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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.

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Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

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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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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HAWAII ON the Mainland, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth”! 1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

Anyone needing information on Alzheimer’s please call 1866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 CRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.562.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.nor thernyouthonline.ca (4:00 to 11:00 pm daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.

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

FLOW FACTS 5 December 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 851.93 m

(2795.05ft)

SLS Discharge: 39.59 m3/s

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

Lost & Found FOUND ONE fairly thin black & white cat male, friendly. May have come from anywhere and dropped at the BL Transfer Station. Please call the BL Veterinary Clinic 250692-7476 to get more info.

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

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Random length trim blocks under 24” (6x6 and 4x4) By the dump truck load $ 280 in town $300 within 25kms of Burns Lake Truck rates after 25kms

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In Memoriam

In memory of our loving son, Hugh who passed away at the age of 53 on November 21st, 2012. Hugh was a special needs son. Our thanks to Dr. Norman and Dr. Graetz for their exceptional care. Also to all the other Drs., nurses, care givers and all who helped Hugh with love, hugs and care. Fred, one of Hugh’s siblings took over the task of looking after Hugh and was able to give the care only a sibling could give, able to mention how all the rest of his brothers and sister and relatives loved and helped him. Hugh was able to pass away at home, we will remember the help that he enjoyed so much from all. Thank you all Sincerely, Jane Richie and family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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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.

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Finning (Canada) is a division of Finning International Inc., the world’s largest Caterpillar equipment dealer delivering exceptional service to customers since 1933. Finning sells, rents and services equipment and engines to help customers maximize productivity. Delivering unmatched service begins with our people. Having the best people in the industry is a competitive advantage that Finning actively cultivates through our commitment to building a high-performance culture that meets the personal and professional needs of our employees. We work together to achieve extraordinary business results in a supportive and collaborative workplace distinguished by our core values. At Finning (Canada), you are free to excel in your chosen field and we invest in your future in many different ways. Our benefits package is among the best in our industry, including: • Competitive Wages • Medical Services Plan • Extended Health and Dental • Pension Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • New Hire Orientation Program • Health Spending Account • Wellness Plan (www.finningwellness.ca)

Journeyman Mechanic Based out of Houston, reporting directly to the Service Supervisor the Journeyman Mechanic will be responsible for troubleshooting and overseeing repairs on a variety of Caterpillar equipment. Duties & Responsibilities: • Trouble shooting equipment and perform equipment repairs. • Interface with customers, products and sales support. • Working with the Supervisor on various tasks. • Providing support with reference to on-site safety requirements. • Maintain Finning Customer Service Commitment. • Various related duties as required. Qualifications and Attributes: • Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification. • Minimum 1 year experience as a Heavy Duty Technician. • Forestry experience will be considered an asset. • Dedication to safety. • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal. • Understanding of the Caterpillar product line will be considered an asset. To Apply: Please visit our careers page at www.finning.ca

availablein the Houston area. Possible camp position. Top rates and bene¿ts pacNaJe. Fax resumes to 250-845-9493 or email to tim@tahtsa.ca

Lake Babine Nation JOB POSTING

OPERATIONS MANAGER The Operations Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for providing office management services: maintaining office services and efficiency; supervising office staff; respond / re-direct community members concerns & issues; enforcing office processes, policies & procedures; and maintaining office records - to the three (3) offices of Lake Babine Nation – Woyenne, Tachet & Ft. Babine. The Operations Manager will work out of the Woyenne Office. REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years Office procedures experience combined with related human resources and financial administrative experience. • 5+ years Supervisory Skills • Computer skills including the spreadsheet and word processing programs, and email at highly proficient level • Effective verbal and listening communication skills • Analytical and problem solving skills • Decision making skills • Reliable vehicle considered 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) reference letters 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: JANUARY 4, 2013 Only those short listed will be contacted.

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Education/Trade Schools TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

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. 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: 780725-4430

CASUAL CUSTODIANS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas. To qualify for casual custodial work applicants must: â—? provide proof of completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiĂ€cate) â—? successfully complete Custodial Training Course â€“ provided by School District No. 91 â—? hold a valid WH0,S certiĂ€cate (can be taken after successful completion of Custodial Training Course) â—? be able to demonstrate proĂ€ciency in English verbally, and in writing, if requested Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 8 hours. The 8 hours of job shadowing will be paid. ResumĂŠs must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration OfĂ€ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Please forward your applications to: Human Resources School District No. 91(Nechako Lakes) Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Request for Pre-QualiďŹ cation 1070-1213-79

Building Handymen to Service BC Northern Region Communities

PLUMBER / GASFITTER â€“ BURNS LAKE School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an openinJ for a Plumber *asÂżtter in the %urns 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. â—? completion of *rade 1 (Dogwood &ertiÂżcate) â—? valid %& Trades &ertiÂżcation as a Plumber â—? valid %& Trades &ertiÂżcation as a *asÂżtter (&lass %) â—? %& DriverÂśs License &lass 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driverÂśs abstract â—? SigniÂżcant experience working with H9$& systems and DD&Âśs â—? experience gained through both Trades 4ualiÂżcation apprenticeship programs inclusive of 1 year industry related experience â—? :H0,S &ertiÂżcate and familiarity with :ork Safe %& (:&%) safety procedures $dditional information regarding this position can be found on our website at www.sd91.bc.ca. ResumĂŠs 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 $dministration 2fÂżce in 9anderhoof or from any district school. $pplications will be accepted until : p.m., Monday, December 17, 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

BC Housing is the agent of the provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages, and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province.

The contract(s) would run for a maximum period of 3 years with potential for a 2 year optional extension. The service commitment would include work during regular business hours as well as emergency repairs as required. The successful proponents are required to obtain clearance through a Ministry criminal record check, provide general liability insurance and show proof of registration in â€œgood standingâ€? with Work safe BC. If interested, please respond by December 31, 2012 to receive a copy of the Pre-QualiďŹ cation tender document: # 1070-1213-79 - please email Mike Lachocki at purchasing@bchousing.org

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101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKER LAKES DISTRICT SECONDARY School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an opening for an Aboriginal Education Worker for Lakes District Secondary School. The successful applicant will be required to work 5 hours a day, 5 days a week and be able to start the position as soon as possible. The district is seeking an individual who will be a proactive member of the school staff who will provide general support and assistance to teachers with the academic, cultural, social and emotional support of Aboriginal students in the school. The successful individual will have the following: â—? â—? â—?

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completion of *rade 1 (Dogwood &ertiĂ€cate) one year of education in Aboriginal family studies BC Driverâ€™s License - Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driverâ€™s abstract six months of current relevant experience working with Aboriginal students a detailed working knowledge of the local Carrier or Wetâ€™suwetâ€™en history, culture, traditions, and communities

ResumĂŠs must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca. Successful applicants will be invited to verify their qualiĂ€cations with required testing. Please forward applications by 4:00 p.m., Monday, December17, 2012 to:

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BC Housing is inviting submissions from individuals interested in delivering handymen services (as deďŹ ned within the tender document) for BC Housing Directly Managed Buildings, Group Homes and Non-proďŹ t Societies funded by BC Housing in the following Northern Region communities:

McBride, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Mackenzie, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Queen Charlotte City, Masset

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Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH ABORIGINAL ANCESTRY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE CARRIER AND/OR WETâ€™SUWETâ€™EN NATIONS

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HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Visit www.hinocentral.com Apply to: hr@hinocentral.com; fax: 780-6384867.

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NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; email jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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Financial Services DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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

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

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

HELP WANTED:

Mackenzie, B.C.

HOUSE FOR SALE 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

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Apt/Condo for Rent HOUSE AND 5 ACRES

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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. Lg. yard, lighted skating rink, gardens and green house. Wired workshop. Full wood shed.

Help Wanted

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.

• Wage negotiable • Must be mechanically inclined with some experience.

Fax resume to 250-997-3147

Responsibilities include: • Full cycle accounting including payables, payroll coordination and inventory control • Involved in budgeting process and monthly analysis of budget variances Skills and Qualifications: • Preference given to candidate enrolled in accounting designation program • Background in a manufacturing environment an asset • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date December 31, 2012

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Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at: www.bigirondrilling.com Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale you don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Help Wanted

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.

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B’s Free Enterprises Ltd. Bill & Wendy Imus Certiﬁed Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies

Phone: (250) 692-4353

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

Starting a Business?

Expanding Your Business? The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help! For more information, call 1-800-556-5539

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Greg Kingcott

Distributor for the Lakes District area

• Design Consultation • Reno & Installation Available

Phone: 250-692-7789

Millwright – Burns Lake

Heavy Duty Machinery