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LAKES DISTRICT NEWS Major road work begins

Local grant money available Grant money is piling up for Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) electoral area E. More than $200,000 in gas tax funds and $80,000 in grant-in-aid money.

Burns Lake core redo right around the corner; work starts soon WALTER STRONG

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Recent spring street cleaning will be shortly followed by the start of downtown construction. Major roadwork is scheduled to begin on April 28, 2013, and is scheduled to be completed by May 25.

New curbs, bulbs and medians will be built by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) in conjunction with LB Paving of Smithers. When construction is complete, there will be four pedestrian crosswalks, three left-hand turn lanes, and expanded greenspace build-outs along existing sidewalks. Street-side parking will be greatly reduced, with plans to eventually increase downtown parking once remediation of local brownfield sites are complete Over the remainder of the summer, Village of Burns Lake public works will take care of soft-landscaping like planting shrubs and prairie spire ash trees. Plans also call for the installation of four First Nations clan carvings, new benches and new waste bins.

Phase one of the downtown revitalization project has not been without its critics.

A vocal proponent for increased business consultation has found himself inside the fold of the Burns Lake Downtown Revitalization Committee (DRC). Prior to Wayne Brown’s joining the steering committee, he was a vocal critic of the planning that has gone into the municipal project.

The largest part of Brown’s concerns for the downtown revitalization project was the loss of store-front parking that his, and other businesses, will experience as a result of sidewalk extensions that will provide a landscaped buffer between pedestrians and highway traffic. ...see ROAD WORK ▼ P3

B.C. province faces lawsuit Pacific Booker Minerals (PBM) has filed a lawsuit against the province of B.C. regarding a Northern B.C. mining project.

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The final, can you believe it, performance in the arts council’s 2012/13 season, The Magnificent Seven, takes place this Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. at the First Mennonite Church in Burns Lake

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Situation resolved as protesters leave the building WALTER STRONG

A two-week long stand-off between dissatisfied members of the Burns Lake Band (BLB), led by band councillor Ron Charlie, came to a head late Sunday morning as a large contingent of RCMP officers enforced an order for protesters to vacate the BLB offices.

In a combined effort involving RCMP detachments from across the region, approximately 25 marked and unmarked RCMP vehicles arrived at BLB offices in Burns Lake on Sunday morning, April 7, 2013, shortly after 11 a.m.

The situation was peacefully resolved at approximately 2:30 p.m. as seven unauthorized people found inside the offices agreed to leave.

A perimeter around the office property was established as police kept the offices closed to the public, including BLB councillor, Ron Charlie.

Charlie arrived on scene and was denied entry to the office building. He was told that RCMP were processing a BLB council resolution. Charlie asked why, as a councillor, he wasn’t allowed into the band offices. He was told that police were processing a crime scene.

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fied that there are three ongoing investigations surrounding the protest dating back to March 25, 2013. The crime scene referred to was in connection to those investigations, and not to an incident that day.

According to Cst. Lesley Smith of RCMP North District Media Relations, the Burns Lake detachment RCMP had been made aware on March 25, 2013, of protesters occupying the band offices. Until today, it was hoped that the protest, which was disrupting band office business as well as the business of the Carrier Sekani Family Services and the Little Angels Daycare, could be resolved without police intervention.

According to police reports, the RCMP accompanied two band council members as they served a letter of notice directing occupants to leave the premises. They left willingly and no arrests were made.

Afterward, reports of drawn weapons during the action circulated on social media.

Smith responded that, “The RCMP uses a carefully measured approach to providing security for such events.

We had an adequate number of police officers on site who were prepared to handle any possible scenario.”

Charlie expressed concern for the level of force used to quash the peaceful protest.

“This is not the first time police have been used against our community for speaking up against this council, but this is extremely excessive, violent force to use against your own people,” said Charlie.

“If this is allowed to

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Police from RCMP detachments across the region locked-down the Burns Lake Band offices in Burns Lake on April 7, 2013. Approximately 25 marked and unmarked police vehicles were on site for the four hour action. The situation was peacefully resolved, but a press release from the band councillor Ron Charlie suggests that the troubles are not over. silence band members silenced.” tions which are a year has been in our band of- testors through the offer while we are trying to Burns Lake Band and a half away. fice for the last fourteen of mediation and other follow process and left Chief Albert Gerow, Speaking of the ac- days.” approaches..” without recourse, it who was recently in tion taken on Sunday, “We did not reach Several RCMP vecan happen anywhere. Vancouver for medical Gerow said that, “It is this decision lightly,” hicles remained parked My family and I have reasons, announced that with no sense of joy, or Gerow continued. “We out front of the band been threatened by this he would not be run- happiness that I had to made countless at- offices over night, and council to stop our ac- ning for council in the do what was necessary tempts to come to a through Monday morntions but we will not be next band council elec- to end the protest that resolution with the pro- ing.

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around the corner, there really isn’t a lot of room for further consultation regarding phase one of the project, said counc.

Frank Varga.

“Phase one is pretty much a go,” said Varga.

“This is what’s happening. This is how things are going to progress through phase one.”

The downtown steering committee will begin a ‘business engagement’ process between now and the start of construction. A brief meeting of the DRC is scheduled for May 6, 2013, where committee members will have the opportunity to consider any feedback or comments arising out Walter Strong photo of the business engageThe gateway to Tweedsmuir Park is about to get a face lift. Construction starts at the end of this month to complete phase-one of the Burns Lake ment process. Recomdowntown revitalization project. Road work , which will happen during night hours, is expected to be complete by the end of May, 2013. After mendations of the DRC that, village crews will do the soft-landscaping and install four new benches and three new waste bins. go before Village of Burns Lake council for ROAD WORK from t P1 any final decisions. An issue raised by Brown at the last meeting Brown was concerned that an attractive walkway connecting was the extent to which local artisans had been engaged in the his shop to centrally located parking was no replacement for waste-bin and bench selection process. Brown voted against a quick and convenient store-front parking. He also continues to committee resolution to select a particular bench and bin combihave concerns about the placement of a signed pedestrian cross- nation because he wasn’t convinced that local options had been walk in front of the Royal Bank. exhausted.

At the April 2, 2013 meeting of the downtown revitalization The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is picking up committee, Brown brought up his concerns but has since resigned almost half of the $1 million price tag for the project. The Village himself to the inevitable march of downtown construction. of Burns Lake applied for and will receive over $300,000 worth of “It sounds like phase one is complete,” said Brown during the funding from the Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund and Northmeeting. With the April 28 start date for spring construction just ern Development and Economic Diversification Infrastructure.

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EDITORIAL WALTER STRONG

Revite underway A lingering issue regarding downtown revitalization plans for Burns Lake is the remediation of the two brownfield sites.

Apparently, there are some hopes that the former Mohawk site might be rehabilitated by the end of this summer, but things are very much up in the air with the Shell site.

It’s not that Shell isn’t working on it, but the remediation and testing process doesn’t lend itself to a strict timetable. Kind of like self-improvement in general.

Phase one of the project will be underway before the end of the month. The results look like they will do a lot to transform downtown Burns

TOM FLETCHER

It’s still easy being Green This is the first of a series of policy commentaries on the four main parties contesting the 2013 B.C. election.

I’m starting with the B.C. Green Party, which has higher than usual hopes for the 2013 election. It was also the first to put out a substantial policy document, albeit one that is still being debated and altered.

Green Book 2013 continues the Utopian positions that only a party with no chance of forming a government has the luxury to put forward. For example, they would double the area of parks in B.C., but take 100 years to do it.

Immediately, they would almost double the carbon tax, taking it from seven to 12 cents on a litre of gasoline.

Greens would extend this steeply increased carbon tax to industries such as natural gas and cement production. Leader Jane Sterk told me she expects cement producers and the like to adapt, rather than shut down as their competitive position erodes.

And what about the extra billions in carbon tax revenues? Sterk says most should continue to go to income tax reductions, as is now the case, because the purpose is to change consumption patterns, not to increase overall tax revenue. Most, but not all.

“We think there is an argument to be made for putting, for a period of time, the increased revenue from the carbon tax into creating the infrastructure that allows people to benefit from a carbon tax,” Sterk said.

That means transit, and potentially retrofits of homes and other buildings as well. Tax increase aside, this is essentially the NDP position too.

The Greens emphasize wind and geothermal power.

Sterk faces the awkward task of arguing against hydroelectric expansion.

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project on the Peace River. Sterk says it would only serve as a subsidy to liquefied natural gas exports, which she doesn’t believe materialize as international competitors develop.

The Greens’ star candidate, University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, agrees. Both point to vast reserves of Russian gas that may well get to Asia more quickly and cheaply.

Sterk said the 35,000 existing gas wells in northern B.C. “are not going to be shut down.” Actually, in the absence of LNG exports, that is exactly what would happen to many of them. The U.S. has its own shale gas supplies, and is B.C.’s only current export customer. Converting transport trucks and BC Ferries to LNG fuel isn’t going to maintain the vast industry blooming in northern B.C. The official Green Party position is to place a moratorium on B.C. gas drilling while a comprehensive water use policy is developed. Current innovations such as reusing municipal wastewater are ignored.

The Green platform also demands disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, which the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission has already done.

If one were to design a self-fulfilling prophecy that B.C.’s LNG project is doomed to fail, the Green Party platform would be a good place to start.

Reading through Green Book 2013, I’m left with the impression that much of it remains calculated as a soothing message for urban voters who have been convinced it’s courageous to drive their cars down to an anti-tanker protest.

If Weaver, Sterk or any other Greens get elected, it will be surfing a wave of protest votes from people weary of the B.C. Liberals and the NDP. It will not be due to the practicality or even internal consistency of their polices.

It’s still pretty easy being Green.

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

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The tough nut to crack for Burns Lake is that a highway cuts right through town. The village has to balance the need to keep traffic flowing - industrial, residential and tourist - while accommodating visitors and local merchants.

As a relative new-comer to Burns Lake I’m often struck by the beauty of the natural geography of the town. The way the highway runs along the natural line of the hill the town is built on, is unique to here.

Every other town west of Prince George has the highway more-or-less bypassing the town core. I’m not sure what’s going on in Houston, but whatever it is, it doesn’t encourage slowing down to take in what the town has to offer.

Even downtown Smithers, as beautiful as it is, is easily missed unless you’re paying careful attention. Vanderhoof? The same thing. Apparently there are some excellent eateries in town, but the busy Tim Hortons seems to be the town’s landmark.

When a tourist drives into Burns Lake, they have to slow down because of the geography. The revitalization plans play on that strength by giving the town more curb-side appeal and more reason to want to park the vehicle and take a walk.

Concerns remain regarding the loss of a convenience factor when it comes to having storefront parking spots. It could be easy to gloss over those concerns and suggest that people will be willing to walk a few steps more, from centralized downtown parking, once the overall feel of the core is improved.

The problem is, shop owners don’t know if that’s true. Not only that, but timelines for additional parking can’t be established for reasons beyond the control of the Village of Burns Lake. So it remains a point of apprehension for some shop owners.

The revitalization project is banking on the idea that Burns Lake is a great place to stop. That is absolutely true. Burns Lake is in a sweet spot; It’s far enough west of P.G. that people are ready for a break when they get here, and it has the kind of natural geography that makes you want to slow down and check it out.

A lot of towns need to figure out a way to get people off the highway and into town. Burns Lake has that licked. You’re in town no matter what. We just need to make sure people have enough convenient parking available to stop for a visit.

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A Southside town hall at the Grassy Plains Community Hall on April 6, 2013 was attended by about 30 residents. They came together to hear a presentation on funding possibilities for community projects through the Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund, the federal gas-tax fund, and grant-in-aid applications. A similar townhall meeting was held the previous evening at the Francois Lake community hall.

“There’s quite a bit of to do in area E.” nized. The evening beavailable to registered Walter Strong The Southside town- fore, there was a similar organizations that are money available,” said Grant money is piling working on commu- Freeman. “We need to hall was the second town-hall at the Franup for Regional District nity development, non- figure out what we want meeting Freeman orga- cois Lake hall. of Bulkley Nechako commercial, projects. restrictions (RDBN) electoral area Further E. More than $200,000 might apply to certain in gas tax funds and funds. For example, the $80,000 in grant-in-aid federal gas tax fund is money, all ear-marked only available for enfor area E specifically, ergy conservation or is waiting to be spent environmental projects, on community projects while grant-in-aid fundorganized by registered ing has fewer restricnot-for-profit organiza- tions.

Freeman said that tions. another important conSteve Freeman, diefore you can stop deducting CPP contributions from an employee’s pensionable rector of electoral area sideration when lookearnings, you have to make sure the employee is eligible to make the election to stop E, convened a town ing at grant applications contributing. is to consider how the hall meeting on April An employee is eligible to file an election to stop paying CPP contributions if he or she: 4, 2013 at the Grassy money an organization • is employed and is receiving pensionable earnings; Plains Community Hall. might have on hand • is at least 65 years of age but under 70; Approximately 30 resi- can be used to leverage • is receiving a retirement pension from CPP or QPP; and dents attended. Freeman more money form other • has not already completed Form CPT30, Election to Stop Contributing to the was assisted by Region- funding organizations.

Canada Pension Plan, or Revocation of a Prior Election to revoke an election al District of Bulkley Money from one fund during the current calendar year, and does not have a valid election currently in Nechako staff and Dan can be used to apply for effect to stop contributing to the CPP. Boudreau, Nechako money from another You should ask the employee to provide all of the following: Kitimaat Development fund. The NKDF, for • confirmation that he or she is receiving a CPP or QPP retirement pension (for Fund (NKDF) manager. example, has a manexample, a copy of the award letter); • proof of age (the employee must be at least 65 years of age but under 70); and Freeman said he dated ‘matching-funds’ • a copy of a signed and completed Form CPT30, Election to Stop Contributing to the was concerned that approach to distributCanada Pension Plan, or Revocation of a Prior Election. he wasn’t seeing very ing money. Other funds Note: An employee who wants to elect to stop contributing to the CPP will have to complete many applications for might not be restricted Parts A, B, and C of Form CPT30 and give a copy of the election form to you and any the available funding. by money-matching, current and future employer. In addition, the employee will have to send the original “I wanted to make but they’ll be restricted election form to the CRA using the address shown on the back of the form. For instructions sure that people were to a percentage of projfor employees, go to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions for CPP working beneficiaries. aware of what is avail- ect funding, or might For more info see our website: www.mcphailcga.com able and how to access have other restrictions. it,” he said.

With a grant applicaThe application pro- tion process that can cess can be a daunting be long and involved, prospect but the RDBN Freeman said that orgahas resources available nizations need to conCertified General Accountant to help with the grant tact RDBN staff before writing process.

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NKDF Board Member Recruitment Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society (NKDF) is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors. Promotion of this recruitment involves sending this notice to all MLA’s, local governments and economic development organizations, as well as advertizing in the local newspapers in the NKDF investment area.

We will use a point-based system to evaluate applicants and create an eligibility list. This list will be sent to the Board Resourcing and Development Office and the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, who makes the final decisions and appoints Directors to the NKDF Board.

There is currently one vacancy on the Board. Each director is normally appointed to a term of one to three years.

Points will be based on how well the applicants meet the following criteria: 1) Resident in the central portion of the NKDF investment area, including rural and First Nations communities.

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Once appointed, Board members are required to attend a minimum of 4 meetings per year held in various communities across the investment area, from Kitamaat Village to Vanderhoof. The Board of Directors is responsible to make funding decisions for projects and to direct the policies and operations of the Society. More information can be accessed by visiting the NKDF website at www.nkdf.org or the Board Resourcing and Development website at www.gov.bc.ca/brdo We ask that interested parties forward their resume to our office by April 26, 2013.

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Chief speaks out

Editor: I just wanted to update everyone and say how much I appreciated everyone for your care and support. I would also like to apologize to our community band members and residents of the Lakes District for the behaviour of a few people, for any inconvenience, or stress this may have caused you, your families.

I'm deeply saddened by the actions of a few people who keep us from doing the work that will not only help our community members, our band as a whole, but everyone in the Lakes District. Over the past year we've been working very hard on a new project to create a camp manufacturing facility here in Burns Lake.

The plan is to situate the facility beside Babine Forest Products, as this would be ideal to access building materials and provides rail access as well.

Last October we hired Myers Norris Penny (MNP) from Vancouver to conduct a feasibility study for us. I've received that study and it came back very positive. As a result we have authorized MNP to begin developing a business plan, marketing and human resources strategy, and labour market assessment.

We have also presented the proposed business concept to two camp manufacturing facilities already in operation to determine their level of interest in forming a partnership and work to date has again been very positive.

This project would create minimally 100 new jobs, building worker accommodations camps for the oil, gas, mining and other exploration industries.

We are also getting closer to the launch of our hotel project with concept drawings completed and working

on finalizing those costs.

We completed phase one of the reconstruction of our gas bar and convenience store, phase two will be adding new pumps and additional tanks for capacity and a new canopy over the pumps. We expanded to full serve at self serve prices, employing 10 people through this venture.

The daycare in our office when I arrived had four children and five staff and due to a significant deficit, we had to close the daycare temporarily.

We have the finances back on track and since re opening, our daycare is the facility of choice in Burns Lake, full to capacity with 23 children and creating 12 full and part time jobs.

The very small group of people who are opposing us put all this in jeopardy. Parents are very concerned for their children's safety, staffs are concerned as well.

I am deeply disturbed by this type of activity, when every action we are focused on is geared to helping everyone, including those who oppose us.

I have worked tirelessly to be inclusive, get the band finances back in order, and build a solid economic and social foundation for this and future generations. I have reached out to all in our band and the broader community to build partnerships to benefit all.

We hold weekly staff meetings, monthly open community band meetings, and give regular updates on all our work. Some, for their own reasons, choose not to participate.

I will continue as chief to reach out to them and all our members to improve the lives of all.

With all respect, Chief Albert L. Gerow Burns Lake Band

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Lakes Economic Development Regional SkillsAssociation’s TrainingBoard Planof Directors and staff of would like todevelopment congratulate Cindyof Shelford on sectors, receiving As a result major project in a number key resource the Northwest region is in setEconomic to experienceDevelopment new job growth in from a rangethe of occupations over her Certificate University theWaterloo. next decade. The BC government has predicted that Northwest BC is poised to gain of 6,000 jobs between now 2020.

It is critical that the Northwest region prepares. in the skills and training to Cindy completed her “thesis” on theInvesting apparent disconnect take advantage of these employment opportunities is key. the research and imbalance between Northern Rural andHowever, Southern Urbancarried out to develop the Regional Skills Training Plan on data and statistics developed in communities.

Throughthat Cindy’s research process was realized the fall of 2012, demonstrates a mismatch exists between theitskill level of much that 70% ofand BC’s come to from thetheNorth. of theapproximately current regional labour force theresources occupations required support major projects.

The research has identifi ed 34Cindy key occupations which will be in high-demand As a result of these findings, has been engaging with from 2012-2020. other communities to increase awareness of the significant Some of these occupations include: contributions that the North provides to the overall economy •Concrete Finishers •Carpenters of BC. Electricians •Construction Managers •Industrial •Industrial Instrumentation Technicians •Construction Millwrights and Mechanics Helpers & Labourers South Burns Lake Trail •Construction ProjectTrades CAF Update: •Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Pro- •Cooks cessing andforward Blasters with LEDA has been actively moving the•Drillers project •Logging and Forestry Labourers •Electrical necessary Power Line and Cable Workers ongoing stakeholder meetings, obtaining permits, •Steam Fitters and Pipe Fitters •Forestry Technologists andto Technicians archaeological assessments and First Nations advisory, review •Truck Drivers •Heavythe Dutyarea Equipment Mechanics and evaluate the project to best utilize and trail quality.

•Welders and Related Machine Operators •Heavy Duty Equipment Operators LEDA pleased announce that Darwin Zimmer has been •CentralisControl andto Process Operators, hired Project Supervisor for the South Burns Lake Trail Mining as andthe Mineral Processing Project. Darwin will be responsible for the hiring of all the crews, A skilled trade demand projection report by occupation, company and region over the overseeing all components of the project and reporting to LEDA’s coming five years was also completed. “With nearly one million job openings expected Board of2020, Directors. in B.C. by government is committed to working with industry leaders to ensure that information British Columbians are ready this for the many opportunities coming our way,” said For regarding exciting community initiative, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell. please contact Cindy Shelford, Economic Development Officer.

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Old pioneer families lose loved ones recently

A dear friend Yes, some more sad news with the passing of another one of our well known pioneer families, Hoyt Burt. What a life and what a wonderful family he has left behind and what great memories we all have of Hoyt.

He was a walking history book with his stories of the Southside.

There are not many left sad to say as we are losing our old-timers and these old stories are gone. Hoyt’s family settled on the Southside in 1922 and Hoyt spent his entire adult life here. They came in from Montana where his dad cowboyed. His first job he had was fight-

ing fire in what is now Tweedsmuir Park. He was paid 25 cents an hour. This was in the great depression and it helped keep the family going.

The one good thing the fire lasted all summer so fire or not it helped those early settlers keep food on the table. Barker’s meadows was Hoyt’s home for many years. His family will also have wonderful memories of their home place. It’s still their home as family homes are so important as we grow older they are more precious with such wonderful memories of growing up.

Is spring here?

Spring seems to be on its way and maybe a bit sooner than usual.

The black birds are back and some robins, lots of geese and swans, it’s early for them but could be they know more than we do about the weather. This was many years ago now and it was the weekend of

the big picnic and sports day at Francois and the weather was good but a flock of swamp robins or Alaska robins, on their migration north.

They were in a gully close to Richard and Margaret’s home. That night the temperature dropped and we got about six inches of snow, this was the 24 of May. I walked up the hill and the ground was covered with dead robins.

There were just piles of them. It was the end of the robin migration as they never came back again.

It seems to me that the birds are back sooner than other years. The robins as a rule don’t come so soon. Also a big bunch of snow geese stopped over. They are migrating up north. As most all the lakes are still frozen over so I ask this question, what do they feed on? Last year I saw a couple of snow geese in with the Canada geese. Snow geese are snow white, hence the name.

Entertainment On Wednesday of last week we had the pleasure of the country western band Lone Spur entertain at The Tweedsmuir House.

They gave us about an hour of those old country western music. It was just like a family. Due to an arm injury I have had to back off. But I sure do miss playing with them.

They always play my song and they played it just for me.

‘The blackboard of my heart’, in memory of my sweetheart, I loved and left when we moved to B.C. I say thanks to Lone Spur for singing it for me. Thanks for the memories. Last week we also had the Grassy Plains church choir drop in to The Tweedsmuir House and entertain us with some of the old songs, this was great and we thank you for coming. Everyone enjoys singing, makes our day.

Sad times Two weeks ago will

be a week not soon forgotten with two funerals of members of our really old pioneer families.

The Burt family and the Van Tine family. These were so well known, so much wonderful history has gone with them. Those were the days when you had to work and I mean hard work. Even the kids had to do their best.

Great Easter I was very lucky to spend Easter with the family and be back at the lake where I spent most of my life. I keep thinking of all the good times and the sad times too. I have always called it God’s country and it is still God’s country.

It’s just too bad that the pine beetle destroyed so much of our lovely forests but in time they say it will come back again.

A little story This was maybe over 30 years ago but I sure remember it. It was in the spring and after a cold winter with the ice very heavy and breaking

up. Francois Lake was clearing up with huge chunks of ice floating east with a west wind.

A friend of mine Ben Benedict, who at the time was living on the east Francois road. He was in a hurry and he said to me “Have you got a boat and can you help me, there is a man on a floating chunk of ice and he is waving for help.”

It was Everett Jeffery on the ice block. He was out quite away and floating out further. He had shot a goose and he was trying to get it. He was very cold as he had no coat either, I had an extra. We were blocked in a sea of huge floating ice blocks and we were going out further all the time.

We were in trouble and big time. All we had was two oars to clear a pathway and it was not working. A strong wind had come up and the aluminum boat was not made for this. A miracle happened and Ben

noticed a trail open up and we took it and got to shore about a half mile from where we had started.

We were happy campers to get solid ground under us. This was bad timing on Everett’s part as it was a disaster ready to happen and now as I look back we were three very lucky guys.

One was a boat handy and Ben just happened to notice Everett waiving for help. No matter how safe we think ice is it’s dangerous to take chances with. I have had my share of scares on frozen lakes and I have had many a lesson.

I must say how sorry I am not to be able to attend George and Hoyt’s service I feel badly about this but due to health reasons I’m what they call house bound.

But My heart was with both of these special families and lifetime friends of mine.

Take care and always remember God loves you and so do I.

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Gransile mine project seeks redress Walter Strong Pacific Booker Minerals (PBM) has filed a lawsuit against the province of B.C. regarding a Northern B.C. mining project that did not receive an anticipated environmental assessment certificate at the conclusion of its application process.

The Morrison copper and gold mine was to have been located north of Granisle B.C. The mine project, which was projected to be begin in 2014, was expected to extract an estimated $6 billion in mineral resources and generate over $300 million in tax revenue and provincial mineral taxes over the life of the project, from construction to decommissioning.

In addition to provincial revenues, the construction phase of the mine would have meant 1117 jobs over two years, with 600 jobs per year expected to be provided over the 21-year lifespan of the mine.

Pacific Booker Minerals had agreed to meet 32 conditions set out by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) for approval of the project. The project had appeared to move successfully through

the provincial environmental assessment process, with the final report being turned over to ministerial hands for consideration in late September, 2012.

A last minute denial of the anticipated approval on Oct. 1, 2012 took PBM and the mining industry by surprise. Despite a positive assessment by the EAO that the project had ‘adequately and reasonably’ dealt with all environmental, First Nations, and public concerns, environment minister Terry Clark’s office denied the application.

The company had spent more than $30 million on combined feasibility and environmental studies over ten years. Pacific Booker Minerals CEO, Erik Tornquist reported previously that there was a 50 per cent drop in stock value after the denial of the assessment, resulting in a loss of $140 million in investor equity for over 1100 shareholders.

According to Supreme Court of B.C. documents filed on April 3, 2013 by Hunter Litigation Chambers Law Corporation of Vancouver, PBM wants four things: that the Sept. 2012 decision to deny the EAC be set aside, that the provincial ministerial offices involved reconsider their decision, costs, and any further ‘relief’ that the court finds appropriate.

The documents also outline that PBM is

a small company with only one proposed project, the Morrison Mine project. Citing the successful completion of two recent environmental assessments for the Roman Coal Project and the Kitsault Mine Project, the suit alleges that the province unfairly held PBM to a different set of standards than those other projects.

The lawsuit also claims that the province, contrary to expectations, did not allow PBM the opportunity to respond to the reasoning behind the denial of the environmental certificate. It is PBM’s claim that a number of false assumptions and premises inconsistent with the original parameters of the environmental assessment process informed the final decision to shut down the project.

Lakes District News reported earlier that a flurry of last-minute correspondence between the Northern B.C. Skeena Fisheries Commission and the minister’s office may have set the stage for the final denial of the environmental assessment certificate. The law suit alleges that a misunderstanding of the proximity of the headwaters of the Skeena River watershed to the proposed mine location, informed the minister’s decision to deny the environmental certificate.

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Burns Lake minor hockey awards night

Grassy Plains Mud Bogs Are being held Saturday May 18 at 11 a.m. This is a family fun event - come out and watch a day of excitement.

For more info call 250 220-6087

WALTER STRONG PHOTOS

Decker Lake Whist Scores April 3, 2013 Ladies First: Shirley MacLeod 144 Ladies Second: Cecile Phillips 143 Mens First: Lyle Graham 149 Mens Second: Tom Jordsvar 139 Low Hand: Eva Kallhood 115 Door Prize: Tom Jordsvar

Legion Crib Scores March 28, 2013 First: Art Mercer Second: Jeanne Olson Third: Alvina Eaken Fourth: Sharon Payne Boobie: Jim Everett Last crib night until October - have a good summer!

The Burns Lakes Minor Hockey Association held an awards ceremony on April 7, 2013 at the Lakes District Secondary School.

Coaches names follow the division name.

S - Most sportsman-like player, D - Best defen-

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Novice - Ken Chalmers / Josh Yarjau S - Rylan Gillanders Atom - Ken Chalmers S - Garret Radley

D - Brendan Higginson I - Michael Chalmers Peewee B - Blain Cunningham S - Brennan Yarjau D - Even Vessey I - Abby Michell MVP - Avery Wilson Peewee A - Keith

Clockwise from top left: members of the Burns Lake Bruins Bantams with coach Mark Martins; members of the Bruins Midget A team sign their zone championship banners; members of the Bruins girls with coach Kim Dezamits.

Brown I - Connor Anderson D - Desi Baillie S - Gracie Janzen MVP - Bryce Gray I - Connor Vanderkooi D - Devin Anderson Female - Kim DezaMVP - Travis Patreau I - Angus Fountain mits / Brenden Swenson MVP - Spencer S - Kendra Dezemits Midget A - Mike Brown D - Taylor Bysouth Skinner Bantam - Mark MarI - Amber Moxon S - Jordan Minger tins MVP - Ryley Eakin D - Shawn Wilson S - Brock Worthing Midget B - Sam Tom I - Tyler Havens D - Noah Nicol S - Dino Wiebe MVP - Logan Gray

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NOTICE: Scheduled dates and times of planned Village Recreation activities at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena may change due to construction requirements of the Multi-Use Facility. Please check Rec. Corner in the Lakes District Paper, the Village of Burns Lake website and Facebook pages for facility updates.

Exciting summer employment opportunities with Village Recreation, visit the Village website for job descriptions on the following position:

Summer Recreation Programmer Please visit http://www.burnslake. ca/village/77/employment to view the full job description.

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Hi Everyone

For more information on new Village Recreation programs at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena please visit our website or call the Village of Burns Lake.

Logan Wilson, Rec Coordinator

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Vocal performers Last concert of the year offer a treat

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Lakes District residents are in for a real treat this weekend, as vocal performers of all ages participate in the Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts on April 12 and April 13.

The two-day vocal section of the program features entrants of all ages, from primary school groups to soloists to adult choirs, and everything in between.

All sessions - held at Island Gospel Fellowship Church on Gerow Island - are open to the public.

Admission is by donation. Vocal artists thrive on the energy and emotional response of an appreciative audience. Let's provide them with a good one.

Friday's 10 a.m. session highlights school groups and children's choirs, with child soloists at 12:30 p.m.

Friday's evening session includes a First Nations vocal solo and a performance by the Lake Babine Hereditary Drummers, as well as adult soloists, quartets, and choirs.

Saturday's sessions offer the talents of fine young vocalists from Burns Lake, the Southside and Prince George. Enjoy the beauty and artistry of Classical solos in the 10 a.m. session. Then stay around for comedy, romance, and pathos in the Musical Theatre section of the program at 2 p.m.

The entertainment continues next week, with piano April 15 – 17 and speech arts on April 18.

The festival wraps up with a gala honours concert on April 20.

The final, can you believe it, performance in the arts council’s 2012/13 season, The Magnificent Seven, takes place this Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. at the First Mennonite Church in Burns Lake.

Chinese instrumental ensemble Red Chamber plays ancient Chinese string band music blended with bluegrass and jazz fusion.

These virtuosic performers set the stage on fire with hot licks, power and passion. The quartet creates a unique sound, performing repertoire that spans centuries, from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to modern compositions.

This is an exciting ensemble of masterful musicians bringing a new sound on ancient

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Junior Girls Camp July 28 - august 2

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Application forms will be out beginning of May! Advertising partially sponsored by LD News

Friday, April 12th - Saturday, April 20th

The Festival at a Glance: BURNS LAKE: All sessions at:

The film Occupy Love at CNC April 11 @7 p.m.

Island Gospel Fellowship Church 810 Hwy 35 (Gerow Island)

The public is welcome!

April 13 at 9 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion branch # 50. Call the legion for more info.

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instruments to the concert stage.

Tickets for the final performance of the season are available, as always, at Process 4 circle arts Gallery, 250692-3434 and at LDFC Printing and Stationery, 250-692-3309 - and at the door Sunday afternoon.

Check out Red Chamber’s website at: http://www.mei-han. com/redchamber.html And now, for this month’s contest. To enter the draw to win a copy of a signed Red Chamber CD, send via return e-mail the answer to this skill-testing question: What is the title of Red Chamber’s CD which contains a fusion of Chinese and bluegrass music?

Send your answer to barth46@telus.net See you Sunday.

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Admission by donation Festival programs $5.00 at the door Monday, April 15th Piano 6:30 PM Concert Groups Contemporary Piano Solo Canadian Piano Solo

Friday, April 12th Vocals

Saturday, April 13th Vocals

10:00 AM School Groups

10:00 AM Classical Singing Solos Concert Groups

12:30 PM Young Soloists 5:00 PM Adult Duets First Nations Singing Quartets Small Groups Choirs

Tuesday, April 16th Piano

Wednesday, April 17th Piano

Thursday, April 18th Speech Arts

Beginner Solo Introductory Solo Popular Solo Own Composition Duet and Trio

9:00 AM Baroque, Canadian, Romantic, and Post Romantic Solo

Choric Speech and Drama Readers Theatre Dramatic Excerpt Junior Prose Humourous Poetry

9:00 AM

1:30 PM

Classical and Contemporary Solo Concert Group

6:30 PM

Contemporary, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Solo

9:30 AM

2:00 PM Musical Theatre

Saturday, April 20th

GALA HONOURS CONCERT

1:00 PM

7:00 PM ISLAND GOSPEL CHURCH AUDITORIUM

Canadian Poetry My Favourite Poem Poems for Two voices

ADMISSION $5.00 3 and under: free Refreshments on sale at intermission

Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts 2013 adjudicators: Katherine van Kampen, Vocal Program

With an international singing career and 30 years of vocal teaching under her belt, Katherine currently teaches voice and music drama at Kelowna Community Music School, and is the founder of the Celebration Singers ladies’ chorale and the Cantabile ensemble.

Janna Olson,

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56th Annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts

Free film showing at CNC

Home based business fair

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Susan Bertoia,

Piano Program

Speech Arts Program

In addition to teaching at King’s University College in Edmonton and maintaining her large piano studio, Janna performs and adjudicates in Canada, the USA, and Europe. Somehow she finds time to play in the Bonnie Doon piano trio and enjoys skiing, running, and playing hockey.

A Vancouver-based professional theatre artist and Jessie Award winner, Susan also teaches drama and directs, designs, and writes scripts for children, youth, and BellaLuna Productions. She has performed for the Arts Club Theatre, BellaLuna, and the all-woman clown circus Cirque Poule.

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Andre Joseph Germain passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord, Monday, April 1st.

A Memorial Service will be held

Saturday, April 13th

at 11:00 am.

Burns Lake Pentecostal Church 724 Babine Lake Road

Rock n’ Roll 50’s Bingo Presented by:

The Burns Lake Playschool

Ladies Night Bingo & Silent Auction Saturday April 27, 2013 Rod and Gun Club

Tickets 30 At the Door $35 (Includes Appetizers, Wine & Bingo Sheets) $

SCIENCE PROJECT ON DISPLAY

Angus Brochez (R), of Decker Lake Elementary School in Burns Lake, presented his ‘Goo-B-Gone II” science project to Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold and village council recently. His project examined the capacity of different materials to absorb diluted bitumen and won WALTER STRONG PHOTO four awards at the 2013 Central Interior Science Exhibition in Prince George.

Doors Open @ 6:00pm Festivities Begin @ 6:30pm Tickets are available at:

Septic system tips for spring Cat. Chat concert

@ Immaculata Catholic Church May 4 - 1:30 p.m.

More info call Tracy Connelly @ 250-694-3715.

Vote for Jeff Scott http://www. mobility awareness month.com /entrant/jeff-scottvictoria-bc/ to help Jeff replace his van.

The voting ends on May 10.

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SCOTT STOECKER Did you know...

1) In 2005 the rules and responsibilities regarding Onsite Septic Systems changed. Professionals in the field are now called ROWP (Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioners) 2) The Four areas of competence for an ROWP are: Planner, Installer, Maintenance Provider and Private Inspector. The Planner: Is responsible for site and soil investigation, determination of system use and daily design flow and for the design of the system. The Installer: Is responsible for the installation of the system and for ensuring that the installation meets Standard Practice.

The maintenance provider: Assists the homeowner by managing and overseeing the condition and performance of the entire system. System operation and maintenance is the responsibility of the homeowner.

A Private Inspector: Inspects and assess systems and can be called upon to accurately locate an existing system, check its condition, test its performance and make recommendations to improve the system. Can also conduct a more detailed Compliance Inspection to determine a systems condition and functionality for banks or insurance companies, prior to

a sales transaction.

Tip of the Month - Not only your car needs regular maintenance, so does your septic system.

Don’t wait until your wife yells “Honey, the toilet won’t flush!”

Pumping may or may not help solve your problem.

Come in 50’s costume and receive an extra Bingo sheet free!

• Alternative Grounds • Aksenz • Curly Temple

So get a maintenance provider to service your system before its too late.

And remember to make sure the tank accessible.

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THANK YOU! The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society

Secrets of the Chinese Court ...

Passions of the West!

would like to thank

Bulkley Valley Credit Union for their generous donation.

The contribution will be used for the maintenance of the Lakes 27 Recreation Sites, 2 Parks and 7 trails.

BVCU - You are truly a community supporter.

Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2013

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In 2012 the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations flew the Lakes Timber Supply Area and photographed it. This is good news!

After the area is flown the photos are flattened and stitched together. This means that as the Earth is a sphere the photos need to be fixed to remove the stretch at the edge of the photo.

Then the photos are stitched together.

This makes an orthophoto.

These photos will be for sale, but to the regular public it will be available in a lower resolution on Google Earth’s orthophoto viewer.

We at Burns Lake Community Forest hope you find the orthophoto useful in helping you enjoy outdoor activities.

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

3:00 pm First Mennonite Church

Red Chamber straddles the traditional and contemporary music scene, playing ancient Chinese string band music blended with bluegrass and jazz fusion. These virtuosic performers set the stage on fire with hot licks, power and passion. Red Chamber takes its inspiration from traditional Chinese repertoire seldom heard in the west. The quartet creates a unique sound, performing repertoire that spans centuries, from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to modern compositions. This is an exciting ensemble of masterful musicians, bringing a new sound on ancient instruments to the concert stage.

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Local Southsider makes the Wolfpack Contributed The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack hockey team believe they have found one of their goalies of the future. General manager Chris Hans and head coach Don Schulz are pleased to announce that 21 year old Chris Solecki of Burns Lake, B.C. has agreed to commitment letter with the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League club.

Solecki, a 5'11" goaltender played in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League this past season with the Fernie Ghostriders. He appeared in 38 games, winning 24, losing 12 and tying one with a goals against average of 2.88 and a saves percentage of .912 "Chris is an accomplished junior goaltender who comes from a winning program in Fernie," says Hans. "We have had the luxury of solid goal tending the past few years with Shane Mainprize (Valemount, BC) and Riley Wall (Kamloops, BC). We made recruiting their replacements a high priority."

"Chris is an athletic goalie, who moves well, competes and handles the puck well," adds Schulz. "We are fortunate to get a goalie of Chris' talents and experience to fill our

void. I'm looking forward to working with Chris in the future and am most pleased with his addition to the WolfPack."

"I was looking at some NCAA Division III schools and a few other teams in the BCIHL," said Solecki, who played 12 playoff games in 2012-13 with Fernie. He won six and lost six and had a 2.79 goals against average with a saves percentage of .915.

"I am looking to pursue a career in agriculture," he said adding that TRU was the closest option to his home where he could go to school and play hockey. "My family owns a cattle ranch in Burns Lake and I will be preparing to take it over eventually."

Solecki says with the two starters graduating, Thompson Rivers was even more a great fit. "I'm excited for the season to start. I am a very motivated and competitive guy and I think there may be an opportunity to get a lot of playing time here."

His coach in Fernie last season was longtime Junior Hockey man Barry Wolff, "Chris is athletic, challenges well, quick lateral movement, strong at playing the puck, competes and hates to lose whether it is a game or

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Chris Solecki of Burns Lake, B.C. has agreed to commitment letter with the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League club in Kamloops. a practice. He is a very mature player focused on and off the ice."

He adds. "Whenever you move up a level in hockey, there is gener-

ally an adjustment period, but I think Chris will settle in at the BCIHL level very well.

The Fernie Ghostriders congratulate both

Chris and Thompson Rivers University. The WolfPack not only got a great goalie but a great person.

"I have heard many

good things about the BCIHL," Solecki states.

"I have heard it is a high caliber league and is getting better every year. I am very excited

to have the opportunity to play in it next year."

Solecki becomes the fifth recruit to commit to Thompson Rivers for the 2013-14 season.

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Atheletes

Pioneers

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Lakes District & Area FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

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The newly renovated

Church Directory

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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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch #50

250-694-3329 (Church)

Scavenger Hunt Saturday, May 4

IMMACULATACatholic Church

Get your team together - 4 people

Registration starts April 20 $40/team

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COFFEE CORNER

“Members and bona fide guests welcome”

Home Based Business Fair:

Friday Night Dinners: Friday, April 12:

Roast Beef & Yorkshire $14

Saturday, May 4

Friday, April 19:

Pork Cutlet Dinner $14

For more info call Lana 250-692-4320

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14. Christian reading platforms 16. 8th Jewish month 17. Arbitragers (inf.)

18. Goof 19. C5H12 21. Adult female chicken 22. Cooking vessel 24. Drake’s Golden ship 26. Mimicry

28. Language spoken in Nakhon Phanom 30. Betel palm 32. Fulda River tributary 33. Diet sugars & starches 38. Goat and camel hair fabric 39. Used of posture 40. Native of Istanbul 41. Elk or moose genus

CLUES DOWN 1. Sudden brilliant light 2. 35% Sierra Leone ethnic group 3. Pool side dressing room 4. 24 hours (old English) 5. Abba __, Israeli politician 6. Bret Maverick’s brother 7. Glenn Miller hit “Moonlight ___” 8. Truck operator compartment

The Lakes District Early Childhood Development Table is pleased to welcome the Human Early Learning Partnership to Burns Lake, April 17, 6pm-9pm at CNC. Join us for pizza and refreshments and discuss the importance of the EDI and what we can do to improve outcomes for children 0-6 in the Lakes District. Please confirm your attendance by calling: Tracey Eyles at 250-692-3404 or emailing lakesdistrict.sx6@gmail.com Southside Health & Wellness Centre: April 2013. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10am-11am. Foot care, by appt., every Thursday. Nurse practitioner on site Apr. 10, 17, 19 & 26. HIV & Aids workshop, lunch provided Apr. 10. Good food box pick up Apr. 10. Depression workshop Apr. 17, 1-3pm, call Heather at (250) 692-7500 or just drop in. More info: (250) 694-3270

~ Everyone Welcome ~

JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

9. Composer Walter ___ 11. Hall of Fame (abbr.)

12. Two painted panels 15. Surpassing all others 17. Liquorice-flavored liqueur 20. Exclamation of surprise 23. 100-year-old cookie 25. Disco Duck’s Rick 27. Budgie 29. Atomic #36 31. Yes vote 33. Embryonic membrane 34. Suddenly 35. More colorless 36. Count on 37. Receive willingly 40. Technetium 42. Oxalis 44. Physician’s moniker 47. Smelling of ale 48. Modern day Iskenderun 50. Afrikaans 51. Grapefruit and tangerine hybrid 52. Grasp the written word 54. Bark sharply 55. UC Berkeley 56. Brew

OUR TOWN

Lakes District Hospital & Health Care Centre: April 2013.

Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. Pines adult day centre - 9:30am2:30pm. Every Wed. Health Unit - Child health clinic. Every Mon. (Baby drop in 1-3pm). More information (250) 692-2460

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

THE CHURCH OF

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Crib Thurs @7:00pm

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

CLUES ACROSS 1. Supervises interstate commerce 4. Society ingenue 7. Old Austrian currency (abbr.)

10. Wife of Jacob 12. “Aba ____ Honeymoon” 13. Cologne

If you love your freedom, MEAT thank a Veteran.

DRAW Support your Every Saturday, local Legion.

4:15 & 6:15

The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Regular hours: from 11am to 2pm on Tue., Wed. and Fri. Our local phone number is (250) 692-7203. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888939-3333. We collect used postage stamps and Campbell’s soup labels. New volunteers are always welcome!

The Royal Canadian Humane Association for British Columbia and the Yukon recognizes Canadians are looking for heroes who have risked their lives to save others. If you are aware of rescues that warrant recognition please forward information to our office. All of the information we receive is kept confidential. Contact Rudy Berghuys at Royal Canadian Humane Association, 1-780-471-2974, 1-780-499-9945 or E-mail: royalcha@ telus.net.

Cat Chat concert at Immaculata Catholic Church May 4, 1:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5/person- $20/family. Contact: Tracy Connelly at (250) 694-3715.

Sunday 10:00AM

President Lambert 694-3748

Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-6956316 Everyone Welcome

OLD LANDMARKS

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

Burns Lake Figure skaTing CLuB

Annual General Meeting

Monday, april 15th, 2013 7:00pm @ CnC

There will be 2 draws: 1) ½ off next season’s registration 2) Fundraising exemption.

Must be present to win.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, just because everyone else is making changes doesn’t mean you have to at this time as well. If things are working out, then let them stay as they are for a while.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t set limits on what you do, Leo. Changes at work mean you may need to fill different roles that require new skills. There’s a good chance you can master them.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Networking comes in all shapes and sizes, Virgo. Attend a fun function to put yourself in touch with new people and lead to encounters that can help your future.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, don’t feel guilty if your opinion differs from others’. If you don’t agree with the consensus, then that is your opinion and your right.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, say what is on your mind because sometimes people just need to hear the honest truth. You have a good way of exacting authority and representing others.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, get together with people who share your love of adventure this week. Together you can enjoy time spent living vicariously and enjoying the scenery flying by.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you want to get real results this time, change your approach with a person who has been troublesome in the past.

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A monthly Multi-Receiver Warranty (MRW) of $6.08 may apply for customers with two or more receivers. An included fee of 1.5% of your monthly satellite TV charges applies to fund Shaw Direct’s contribution to the CRTC’s Local Programming Improvement Fund. Effective September 1st, 2012, this fee is reduced to 1%. See SHAWDIRECT.CA/LPIF. Taxes extra. Offer subject to change without notice. Shaw Direct services are subject to our terms of use as occasionally amended.

Microsoft Offers Discount to Encourage Win8 Upgrades Computer Repairs, Sales & Training

Hwy 16, Burns Lake Open 9am-6pm Mon.-Fri., 12pm-4pm on Sat.

Phone: 250-692-7773

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In a move targeting the approximately 42% of Windows based computers still running Windows XP, Microsoft is offering a 15% discount on Windows 8 until June 30th. The upgrade discount comes with a few strings attached, however. This offer is only valid for computers running Windows XP Professional, and only applies when purchasing the Windows 8 Pro operating system in a package with Office 2013. With mainstream support of Windows XP ending on April 8th, 2014, Microsoft is expected to make every effort to encourage its customers to switch to either the new Windows 8, or the previous Windows 7 operating systems.

You will still be able to use XP after support ends next year, but Microsoft will not be releasing any more patches or security fixes, which could leave your computer more vulnerable to security threats as time goes by.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Discuss issues from your past that you have yet to resolve, Aquarius. This is the week to “come clean” with a spouse or romantic partner or someone else close to you.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, do generous things for others, and not only will you feel great, but also you will get an unexpected reward.

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to the Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide financial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services.

Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

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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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 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

FOOD BANK As of February 2013, clients are welcome to a box on both of the distribution days. Distribution days will be the first and third Tuesday of each month. Clients should come at 11am. The Lakes District Food Bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0.

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

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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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Business and Loans Analyst We are seeking an individual with excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize and multi task in a busy work environment. The successful applicant must have superior communication skills, be a self starter, and be comfortable working with business clientele This position requires 35 hours per week and offers a competitive salary commensurate to education and experience, as well as a benefits package.

The Business and Loans Analyst is primarily responsible for the development, analysis and recommendation of loan proposals to the Business Development Committee. This position manages the overall Investment Funds (loan) portfolio, with the goal of achieving a healthy balance between acceptable portfolio returns and providing a valuable developmental lending service to the community. This position will also provide coaching, counseling and ongoing support to loan clients.

Qualifications for the position include: 1. Commercial/Small business lending background desired.

2. Good oral and written communication skills.

3. Good crediting skills (The ability to assess risk through the analysis of business plans, financial statements/projections, proper due diligence and experience).

4. Good Investment Funds (loan) portfolio management and administration skills.

5. Competent computer hardware and software knowledge (Excel, Word, and use of Internet).

6. Effective time management and prioritizing skills.

7. Ability to provide client support services via business counseling and coaching.

8. This position requires the ability and skills to work with a wide range of community members and partner organizations.

9. Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license are required.

Please forward cover letter and resume no later than April 19, 2013 to: Jerry Botti, General Manager CF Nadina, PO Box 236, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 250-845-2528 (fax) jbotti@cfnadina.ca

FLOW FACTS 4 April 2013 Reservoir Elevation: 850.49 m (2790.35ft) SLS Discharge: 29.86 m3/s Mountain Snowpack: 1 April 77.5 per cent of long term average 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

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

Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845 The 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 8:30am4pm. 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

Help Wanted

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Employment Career Service / Job Search GUARANTEED JOB placement: general laborers and tradesmen for oil & gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message. For Information 1800-972-0209.

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CARPENTERS AND CARPENTER APPRENTICES

CLUXEWE RESORT MGR. required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy to manage cabins, campground & restaurant. Enquire for job description or Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is seeking Carpenters and Carpenter Apprentices for the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake, B.C. Experiences in commercial concrete formwork systems an asset. We will be seeking a few with OFA2 or OFA3, Skid Steer (Bobcat) and Rough Terrain Forklift (Zoom Boom) tickets with experience. WHMIS, CSTS09 and Fall Protection training an asset.

Fax or email your resume to 604 241 5301 or BCInteriorjobs@pcl.com

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Help Wanted 2 AND 4 strk small engine mechanic. Chainsaws,lawn mowers,outboards. Wage negotiable, benefits aval.

Start today!

Resume to crosback@telus.net

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LABOURERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires labourers for summer employment from May 1, 2013 until August 30, 2013 in Vanderhoof and Burns Lake.

Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day, Monday to Friday or as assigned by the supervisor. The rate of pay is $18.86 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.

Preferred 4uali¿cations ā completion of *rade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) · three months of previous relevant experience · competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this position · ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions · ability to work on ladders and scaffolding · ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the exchange of data or information · ability to use judgement in applying clearly established methods and procedures · Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certi¿cate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures · valid Class 5, B.C. Driver’s License unrestricted · an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract · physical capability to perform the job duties · safety footwear, i.e steel toed boots, required Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration 2f¿ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school.

Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone (250) 56 228 Fax (250) 56 639 cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Burns Lake, BC Our Growing Company takes great pride in being an “Employer of Choice”. As a leader in our Įeld we oīer Growth PotenƟal and a compeƟƟve CompensaƟon & BeneĮts package.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take the role of OperaƟons Supervisor and complement the team at our Burns Lake BC operaƟon.

You will provide: • Day to day direcƟon and communicaƟon with our valued drivers • Employee development and training • Resource Planning and ImplementaƟon • Customer liaison and support The successful candidate will display: • Proven leadership skills • Strong analyƟcal skills • Strong communicaƟon skills • IniƟaƟve Preference will be given to individuals with a postsecondary educaƟon and/or relevant experience.

Knowledge of Oĸce soŌware applicaƟons and general oĸce administraƟon is also an asset.

Please send resume in conĮdence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, Fax: (250) 314-1750, e-mail: lsavage@arrow.ca

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Employment

Employment

Services

Services

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Help Wanted

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Health Products

Financial Services

Legal Services

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

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

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165.

Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com

HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits.

ENSIGN INTERNATIONAL is looking for Drillers, Night Tour Pushes and Rig Managers. If you are interested in attending one of our information sessions to hear more about our global opportunities, call 1888-367-4460 to book into a session near you!

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR –including HR Admin, strategic planning, req’d at Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.

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Income Opportunity

Expanding Your Business?

The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!

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Trades, Technical LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden BC. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

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

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SIGNS • BANNERS • LETTERING • DECALS TROPHIES • MUGS • T-Shirts FLYERS • BROCHURES • FORMS • CHEQUES DIGITAL PRINTING • COPYING • LARGE FORMAT

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

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Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs

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Pets

Auctions AUCTION SALE

LOOKING FOR good homes for spayed or neutered indoor cats. Three all white short hair males and one orange & white male. One orange & white female and a white female. All around 1 year or less, good temperaments. For more information (250) 692-7243.

Merchandise for Sale

Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall.

Large selection of good furniture. Large dining room set, patio furniture, antiques & collectable’s.

Limited edition prints.

Large commercial freezer. Snowblower, tools, tack, vehicles and equipment.

Auctions ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION

Sale conducted on behalf of several Estates

SALE 1 April 20, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Francois Lake Hall, Francois Lake, B.C. South of Burns Lake @ Intersection of Hwy 35 south & Colleymount Road.

ANTIQUES: The sale will have some of the nicest antique furnishings ever offered by us at auction. We have a beautiful selection of large antique furnishings such as: Tables, sete, couch, sideboards, piano stool w/ bear claw feet, end tables, side tables, curio cabinets, grandfather clock, buffet, bedroom suites, dining room suites, marble top satin wood wash stand, antique oak table 6 chairs, buffet & hutch suite, misc. antique dining room chairs and other occasional chairs. This sale will have a beautiful selection of Victorian & Eastlake antiques and other beautiful antique Oak & Mahogany furnishings.

ANTIQUE HORSE GEAR: There is a very large selection of antique horse gear that includes sleigh bells, spreaders, scotch tops, bridles, and hames etc. NATIVE & TRADITIONAL ART: Nice selection of native art including hides, drums, face masks, leather art & clothing, moccasins, paddles (exact items will be posted on the website). HOUSE HOLD & MISC COLLECTABLE’S: Very large selection of hockey, baseball & football cards, clocks, lamps, candelabra’s, brass, pewter, wrought iron collectable’s, plate ware, glassware, china & vases, sword, coal oil lamps, very old antique leather horse collectable, violin, banjo. Sale will include a few modern furnishings, deep freeze, fridge & furnishings. ANTIQUE TOOLS & MISC: Antique tools, antique survey transit, large antique brass gold scale in glass cabinet, antique bamboo fly rod.

This Sale has a large & excellent selection of antiques & collectable’s. This is a partial listing, so look for future advertising as there are more items & consignments to come.

Please view website for pictures of exact items and a list of all of our scheduled auctions. Consignments welcome!

If you would like to consign any items contact Mikes Auction.

Condition of Sale. Terms: Cash & cheque with identification, sorry no credit cards.

Items are as is condition ~ not responsible for accidents.

There will be a concession on Site.

SALE 2 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOL AUCTION May 25, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Topley Garage, Topley, B.C. Intersection of Hwy 16 & Hwy 118 to Granisle.

SALE 3 ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION June 8th, Saturday @ 10:00 am. George Dawson Motor Inn, Banquet Room, Dawson Creek, B.C. Any question Please Contact:

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

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Misc. for Sale STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

LD NEWS • 250-692-7526 For more information: Richie at (250) 698-7377 or (250) 698-7351 Watch future papers for more details.

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction - April 13th @ 11 Spring liquidation of BRAND NEW equipment! From the manufacturer to the auction block! www.KwikAuctions.com 1-800-556-5945 - (Burnaby)

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Garage Sales GARAGE SALE. April 13, 10am - 2pm. Immaculata Church, 3rd avenue.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

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40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

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.

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 98 CHEV Cavalier, some rust well maintained, studded winter and summer tires $2000 obo (250) 698 - 7461.

Puzzle Answers

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS

for sale. 5 males and 3 females ready to go by May 12 $550 each. Call (250) 8474203 or (250) 643-0358.

HAY FOR sale: small square bales, the perfect horse hay; largely grass, very green and fine textured; these bales hold a lot of hay, 80# average, $6.00 each. Bring a pickup and/or trailer and we will load them for you. Call (250) 6943300 HOME PHONE Reconnect Toll Free 1-866-287-1348. Cell phone accessories.

Catalogue. Everyone welcome to shop online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext 400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT

Let’s All Celebrate Burns Lake’ s New Arrivals!

Did you or someone you know just have a baby? Let your community know.

For just $20 +HST you receive a 2x2 boxed ad that Includes a picture of your child along with the announcement.

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Cars - Domestic

MUST SELL

Pets & Livestock

Cars - Domestic

1996 Chevrolet Cavalier SL 2 dr convert, average condition.

Now only . . .

$4,000

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

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Sport Utility Vehicle

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Sport Utility Vehicle

2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4 door, 4x4, average condition.

Asking . . .

$4,495

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WELCOME DOCTORS TO OUR COMMUNITY The Lakes Medical Clinic

is looking for ambassadors to showcase our community strengths in the following areas...

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Realtors Schools and Daycare facilities Professional Services Community Businesses Recreational Activities

Our health in our hands Please attend the Community Social

Saturday, April 13th 7:00-9:00pm

at Immaculata Church on 3rd Ave. For more info call Paula VanTine 250-699-8866

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CHICKEN SOUVLAKI

Pasta Tuesdays

Two skewers of tender chicken served on rice with Greek salad, pita bread, and Tzatziki sauce.

Delivery Available from our Cold Beer, Wine & Liquor Store

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

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

LAKES DISTRICT MAINTENANCE LTD.

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0119

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1687

is now accepting bids for a combination contract for

Rest Area Maintenance and Traffic Control Services.

There will be two contracts, one for the Burns Lake area and one for the Houston area.

To be eligible, bidders must have a registered company capable of providing Traffic Control Services as well as Rest Area Maintenance services.

To view the particulars of this contract, those interested are invited to pick up tender packages at Lakes District Maintenance Ltd.’s Corporate Office in Burns Lake.

Please return bids on or before 10:00am, April 30th/2013.

Attention: Steven Gailing - Operations Manager

Please be advised that Seven Up Ranch is proposing to remove 123.4 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0119 located in the Colleymount area. Inquiries and/or comments must be submitted to The Forstdale Canyon Adventure Ltd. (Alison Patch, RPF) at 7296 Colleymount Road, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2 by April 30, 2013. Only written inquiries received by this date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting the above-mentioned at (250) 695-6340.

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Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake

Please be advised that David Burkholder is proposing to remove 207.2 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1687 located in the Colleymount area. Inquiries and/or comments must be submitted to The Forstdale Canyon Adventure Ltd. (Alison Patch, RPF) at 7296 Colleymount Road, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2 by April 30, 2013. Only written inquiries received by this date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting the above-mentioned at (250) 695-6340.

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Notice of Nominations

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Public Notice is given to the electors of The Village of Burns Lake that nominations for the office of Councillor – One (1) for a one and a half year term (June 1, 2013, to December 1, 2014), will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: Village of Burns Lake, 15 3rd Ave

9:00 am Tuesday April 16th, 2013 to 4:00 pm Friday April 26th, 2013

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Nomination documents are available at the Village of Burns Lake Office (#15 3rd Ave) during regular office hours (8am-4pm) There will be an Information Session for candidates on April 15th, 2013 at 6pm in Council Chambers Qualifications for Office A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Sheryl Worthing, Chief Election Officer [250-692-7587] Cameron Hart, Deputy Chief Election Officer [250-692-7587]

Mail-in ballot application packages for voters will be made available on Tuesday April 23, 2013 Notice No. 3-1

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Donation for cats

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Burns Lake Rotary Club Youth Citizen of the Year, Kaitlin Bysouth (R), donated her $250 honorarium to the Mother Millie animal shelter operated by the Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic.

LDM SUPPORTS FALL FAIR Gordon Mcfee (R) accepts a $1000 cheque on behalf of the Lakes District Fall Fair from Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. Mcfee said that organizers have this cheque earmarked for the heavy-horse pull contest. “LD Maintenance is at the forefront of local businesses supporting the fall fair,” Mcfee said.

“Without them, we couldn’t put on the fair we do.”

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