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Burns Lake Show and Shine ...page 9 Burns Lake resident Randy Rensby’s 1969 Chevy Nova was on display at the Eighth Annual Burns Lake Show and Shine on July 14, 2013. Rensby was one of 42 car and truck enthusiasts from as far away as Terrace and Vanderhoof who came to Burns Lake for the day.

Empty spot on council again Village of Burn Lake councillor Susan Schienbein submitted her resignation from village council in a letter dated July 2, 2013.

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Jackie Robinson’s career with the [Brooklyn] Dodgers is without a doubt one of the alltime great sport stories. It’s hard to imagine a world where black ballplayers were confined to playing in the so-called Negro Leagues but sure enough, before Robinson, that’s how it was.

WALTER STRONG The Pinnacle Pellet plant east of Burns Lake continues to fail to meet provincial stack emission permit requirements. But that failure should not immediately be taken to represent a general air quality concern, says the B.C. Ministry of Environment. The persistent difficulties faced by Pinnacle Pellet in bringing smoke stack emissions to within provincially regulated guidelines have been well documented. Emissions from the two driers at the plant were tested in late February and April, 2013. Emission flow rates and particulate matter concentrations are measured against B.C. ministry of environment permit levels. The plant operates two drier units each with its own smoke stack. Samples were taken at both stacks, on two separate dates, and measured against two separate provincial guidelines. The first drier unit had mixed results, exceeding particulate matter content by 30 per cent on one test while holding proper flow rates. The second test had particulate emissions below permit levels, but at a flow rate that exceeded permit levels by approximately 27 per cent. ...see EMISSIONS ▼ P5

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Labour numbers show steady growth British Columbia showed strong and stable growth with a gain of 8,900 jobs last month and a drop in the overall unemployment rate to 6.3 per cent. The province gained 21,600 fulltime jobs.

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Village of Burn Lake councillor Susan Schienbein submitted her resignation from village council in a letter dated July 2, 2013. “It is with mixed feelings that I tender my resignation as councillor for the Village of Burns Lake effective imme-

diately,” Schienbein wrote. “I have accepted a job in another community and this will not allow me to finish my term.” This was Schienbein’s fourth term as village councillor. Her position with the Village of Clinton will move her a little closer to her father in the Penticton area. Village of Burns Lake council will officially receive her resignation at the July 16, 2013 regular meeting of council. According to Village of Burns Lake Chief Administrative Officer Sheryl Worthing, a byelection is not anticipated until early November.

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B.C.'s 85 electoral districts. If that threshold is reached, Elections BC would hold a province-wide initiative vote, likely by mail as was done to repeal the HST. Decriminalizing pot has received mainstream support in recent years, including a narrow majority vote at the 2012 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. In a debate at that convention in Victoria last September, former B.C. Liberal attorney general Geoff Plant advocated for loosening marijuana laws, as has since been done in the U.S. states of Washington and Colorado. The idea was opposed by criminologist Darryl Plecas, who was elected B.C. Liberal MLA for Abbotsford South in the May provincial election. Larsen has had a colourful career, including editor of Vancouver-based <I>Cannabis Culture</I> magazine and co-founder of the Vancouver Seed Bank, which has sold seeds for marijuana, poppies, peyote and coca. Larsen resigned as an NDP candidate in the 2008 federal election, after videos surfaced showing his drug use a decade earlier.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

New sign draws instant attention

Burns Lake business owner to defend ‘offensive’ sign before permit Walter Strong

Gwyndolyn Nicholas, owner of downtown Burns Lake business Health in Order, recently replaced the sign on her building with one that delivers a message. The new sign, which reads ‘Pure Water. Wild Salmon. No Enbridge pipeline,’ and is emblazoned with the Lakes District Clean Waters Coalition (LDCWC) logo, has come under scrutiny of the Village of Burns Lake. On July 10, 2013, Burns Lake by-law enforcement officer Jim McBride, delivered a notice to Nicholas informing her that the sign,

hung four days previously, was put up without following required village procedures for sign permits. At the same time, Nicholas was also informed that two members of the public had complained that the sign was offensive. The public complaints automatically triggered a review by the Village of Burns Lake. Nicholas has until Aug. 9, 2013 to respond in writing to the complaint. Currently, the village has not asked that the sign be removed. It is Nicholas’ understanding that the sign may remain until a final decision is made. Nicholas said that she wasn’t aware that she needed a permit to replace her old sign. She will include an application with her letter of defence. Nicholas is an active member of the LDCWC and her store acts as a local hub for information regarding the work of the Northwest Institute for Bioregional Research in Smithers, B.C. Her store also maintains merchan-

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Village of Burns Lake council will have to decide on the future of this sign, recently installed by a local business owner to express her concerns over Enbridge Northern Gateway. dise in support of Skeena Wild, a Terrace B.C. based conservation organization. She said the sign is very much in line with her personal concerns and the concerns of the LDCWC regarding the proximity of the proposed Enbridge pipeline to Burns Lake. Recent plans indicate that the pipeline would cross under the narrows just west of town. “I’m not comfortable with Enbridge’s response to safety concerns surrounding the proximity of the pipeline to Burns Lake,” Nicholas said. Those concerns, along

with a general dissatisfaction with Enbridge’s performance during the recently concluded Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel (JRP) and further concerns that the federal government intends to green-light the pipeline with or without JRP approval, were at the source of her decision to put up the sign. According to Village of Burns Lake Chief Administrative Officer, Sheryl Worthing, the village is simply asking the property owner to comply with local sign regulation by-laws. The complaints received by the village

were not anonymous (the village does not accept anonymous complaints), but they will be kept confidential. Worthing confirmed that the final decision will be up to village council. A village staff report will be prepared once the application for a new sign is received. “Given that we received a complaint on the sign, we are required to [have a] review,” said Worthing. “The sign applicant will be required to submit a letter of appeal. If council deems the sign to be non-offensive the sign permit will be approved.”

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In the neutral corner

Empty seats for political theatre

When I first saw the No to Enbridge sign I didn’t give it much thought. To be honest, I wondered why it took so long for a group of concerned locals to express their opposition to Enbridge’s pipeline proposal in just such a way. It’s not like these signs are unusual along the proposed pipeline route through Northern B.C. Last I checked, there was a bit of opposition to the whole idea of piping modified bitumen from Northern Alberta to the West Coast, across or under every stream and river in between. At this point, seeing an anti-Enbridge sign is as surprising and newsworthy as tree-planters in Burns Lake. It’s part of the landscape up here. It’s a little Johnny-come-lately when you think about it. The pipeline would run very near Burns Lake. If there was anyplace where you’d expect public concern over Enbridge’s plans, it’s here. But other than the Burns Lake Band fence, anti-pipeline signage has been non-existent in town. After the unmitigated horror of the disaster in Quebec that involved the transport of crude oil through Lac-Mégantic, is anybody surprised that local residents and business owners might want to express their concern? So why is it making headlines? Regardless of why the sign is being challenged by the Village, there is no way for this to play itself out as anything other than a pro-industry town quashing anti-pipeline sentiment. Perception is usually more relevant than fact and detail. You can walk into a bar seven nights a week, but don’t say you’re only there for the pop, even if you are. Who would believe you? It’s not like the Village of Burns Lake needs to be worried about being perceived as anti-pipeline or anti-industry. Its official position of waiting for the outcome of the Joint Review Panel before expressing an opinion is well known. The perception of the village’s neutrality on Enbridge will completely evaporate if that sign comes down. Taking it down will draw a lot more attention to anti-pipeline sentiment - and stoke it more - than anything the Lakes Clean Water society could have done. Bear with me as a I shift gears here for a moment. A long time ago, the city I was born in decided to pass a city council resolution making English the official language of city business. They did this because they didn’t want to be put in a position were they would be forced to duplicate expensive paperwork through excessive demands for french-language city documents. Nobody was asking the council of the time to produce French versions of all documents. This was a ‘just in case’ thing. The irony of a city with a French name, founded by French Canadian voyageurs, ‘banning’ french was too rich to resist. It was national news fodder for a while, and the Tragically Hip wrote a song about it. I don’t know how many times people asked me, once they found out where I was from, “So you’re from that town that banned French?” Explaining the details just made it all seem more ridiculous. It was just easier to say, ‘Yeah, we banned French,’ and move on to less strange conversation. If the No to Enbridge sign comes down, get used to saying, ‘Yeah, we’re that pro-Enbridge town.’

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Premier Christy Clark didn’t win a seat in time to join her 48 fellow B.C. Liberal MLAs in the legislature for the summer session she ordered up. By the time the byelection in Westside-Kelowna is certified by Elections B.C., Clark will be off to Niagaraon-the-Lake, Ont. to meet with her fellow premiers in what is now loftily called the Council of the Federation. These gatherings used to be called First Ministers’ Conferences, and there was a set ritual, largely designed for the consumption of network television. Provincial premiers ganged up on the prime minister to demand federal “funding” for every conceivable need, just as municipal leaders get together each year to present their demands to the B.C. government. Prime Minister Stephen Harper ended the show, declining to play the role of villain in this bit of political summer stock theatre, and it’s unlikely that any future national leader would reverse this prudent decision. The result, at least among western premiers, has been a quieter, more pragmatic effort to work together, rather than clumsy attempts to play a shell game with taxpayers’ pockets. The public got tired of this routine some time ago. I don’t need a poll to tell me this is one of the reasons for the decline in voter participation and engagement in issues. Today, politicians frequently remind themselves out loud that there is “only one taxpayer” supporting the squabbling layers of this over-governed country. And yet, the same mistake keeps being made over and over by opposition politicians, and dutifully reported by the news media. The notion that all problems can and should be solved by “more government funding” is now so engrained in our education system that it seems inescapable. One of the NDP’s big “gotcha” items last week was the failure of the B.C. government to buy the latest sonar technology to locate and recover the bodies of people who have drowned in one of our thousands of lakes and rivers. As with the health-care system, as soon as something is invented, some assume a right to it, regardless of cost. Another big opposition target was the province’s failure to buy up remote properties in the Kootenays that have been discovered to be at high risk of further landslides such as the one that swept through a year ago. The question of limits for protecting people who choose to build homes in risky locations seldom comes up in our political-media theatre. The media’s key ingredients are sympathetic victims to fit their narrative that all corporations and governments are greedy, stingy, callous and incompetent in everything they do. What the opposition has dubbed “Christy Clark’s wheelchair tax” is another case in point. A Fraser Health Authority official patiently explained what was really going on here. An average $35 monthly rent for wheelchairs is charged at the majority of care facilities, which are contracted by the health authority. Operators charge as they see fit for maintenance, disinfection and replacement of this equipment, for patients who don’t own their own chairs. In September, a $25 fee is to be extended to the few facilities still directly run by Fraser Health, which have aging equipment and no fees. In all facilities, the fee is waived for those who can’t afford it. It would be useful for our politicians to frankly discuss the trend towards contracted health services, and the role of user fees in forcing people to take more responsibility for maintaining their own health. But that is not what happens. The narrative of dumping frail, impoverished seniors from their wheelchairs has no relationship to reality, but it’s how post-modern political theatre is done. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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EMISSIONS from ▼ P1 The second drier unit failed particulate matter emission standards on both dates, but came within flow-rate permit requirements on the first test. In one test, the total particulate matter measured at stack two exceeded permit levels by 100 per cent. But particulate matter concentrations in stack emissions represent only one factor among many that contribute to air quality, or its absence. According to Mark Love, head of environmental management based in Smithers, there is no direct correlation between stack emission test results and human health. “It’s a combination of emissions plus the specific meteorology of the day that ultimately results in the potential for impact,” Love explained. “It’s not only the air quality from the stack perspective, but whether the air is moving or the emissions are accumulating in any significant amount.” The accumulation of particulate matter in the air is measured by the kind of ambient air quality monitor station that has been operating west of the plant in the Sheraton subdivision since April 24, 2013. Pinnacle Pellet purchased the equipment and had it installed as part of a compliance agreement with the ministry of environment. It continuously measures the level of fine particulate matter in the air (defined as matter 2.5 microns or smaller) downwind of the plant. “We get a result every 10 minutes,” said Love. “We have not been concerned with the concentrations we have been seeing there and we have not received any complaints.” Provincially established standards for fine particulate matter are based on a 24 hour concentration level. “That value has never been exceeded at that station, we’re nowhere near that [threshold],” Love said. Love pointed out that there are no provincial standards for short-term exposure to high emission levels.

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Measured stack emissions at the Pinnacle Pellet plant east of Burns Lake continue to show mixed results during quarterly ministry tests. The company is actively working to reduce emissions. For example, there are no standards regarding short-term increase in concentrations of fine particulate matter. Stack emission permit requirements are not based on a health criterion. Permit requirements are based on what the province has determined can be realistically attained through the use of the best available air scrubbing technology.

As such, permit requirements are a starting point, but not a guarantee of good air quality. It is easy to imagine a scenario where permit requirements are met, but air quality is still adversely affected. “If the meteorology and the topography of an area were such that the air didn’t go anywhere - disperse or dilute - you could have an accumulation of emis-

sions that could exceed some threshold of acceptability,” Love explained. This means that taking the success or failure of a stack emissions test to directly correlate to air quality is a mistake. “There’s little to no relationship [between stack emissions and ambient air quality],” Love said. “It’s a number of factors that could

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Where’s the freedom of speech? Editor: Apparently, the owner of the business, Health In Order, is now required to apply for a permit for a new sign on her building which would be rejected by council because two anonymous complaints have been received regarding its' offensive message. What is truly offensive is that its removal because of complaints would be a direct contravention of freedom of speech. If some folks feel that toxic tar sands diluted bitumint should flow through our community and thereby furthering the development of the most destructive industrial enterprise on the planet, they should mount their own artwork expressing their approval. We don’t live in Russia or China. We are still free to express our opinions. Please forgo any thought of using heavy handed administrative tactics to limit free expression of opinion. Truly yours, Don Magwood

Help middle class parents Editor: Weak jobs market for youth is hurting parents, too Today’s weak labour market for youth is not only hurting young Canadians. It’s also taking a financial toll on their middle class parents. There are still 200,000 fewer jobs for young Canadians than before the recession. According to TD Bank, young Canadians are not only losing out today, they also face lower wages for more than a decade as they try to catch up on missed work experience. A growing number of twenty-somethings are now competing for unpaid internships in an attempt to get ahead. While job prospects for young Canadians have deteriorated, the price of everything from tuition to rent and groceries has gone up. Yet student debt levels have remained relatively constant. So who is picking up the tab? It’s middle class parents – and in some cases, grandparents – who are stepping in to financially

support their adult children. According to TD, more than half of baby boom parents have continued to financially support their adult children, even after they leave school. 43% let their adult children live at home rent-free. Many Canadians were struggling to make ends meet even before their children boomeranged home. Now parents are taking out personal lines of credit and delaying their retirement plans to help their adult children. Instead of listening to Canadians on this issue, the Harper Conservatives have cut the number of youth jobs in the Canada Summer Jobs Program by more than half, and frozen the skills training budget at 2008 (pre-recession) levels without allowing for either inflation or population growth. It’s time for the federal government to recognize the depth of the problem, help young Canadians and give their middle class parents a break. Scott Brison, MP Liberal Finance Critic

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Another week has come around, the older I get the faster they come, or it seems that way. We are having some nice summer weather and the farmers are getting ready to start haying. Some have already started. Really good reports the hay is great. Now they will hope the weather stays good. Now this is the most important part. Good friend On Saturday last we held a celebration of life for the late Jean Stanton (Peebles) at the Francois Lake Hall. Jean had spent the greater part of her life in the Lakes District.

She was lady in every sense of the word. By the number of family and friends in the hall gave us an idea of how much Jean was loved and respected. I had known Jean for over 70 years and she was a good friend. Scary incident This was almost a lifetime ago. One Sunday afternoon my late wife Jo and I were driving along the main highway beside Tchesinkut Lake and a gale force wind came up in a matter of minutes and the lake was standing on end. Jo said let’s stop and watch it, so we did. Jo grabbed my arm and said I see a canoe with two people laying on it and it’s turned over. She was right and the waves were so high you would lose sight of them. We were not far from Ruth Lord’s home and I know Cliff Cousins had a big boat so that’s

where we went full bore. Cliff was having lunch alone so Jo told him what we had seen then he saw these folks in big trouble. In five minutes Cliff was in the lake heading for them. We watched him pick them up and head for his home. They were in bad shape as the girl kept slipping off the canoe so Cliff was just in time or else there would be a terrible tragedy. We did know this couple, they were very grateful that Jo happened. Moving away Eileen Hewett, a long time resident of Burns Lake and of the late at the Tweedsmuir House, has now moved to be with her family. She is not going to have a warmer climate in lower B.C. Eileen was known for her choir singing of which she took an active part.

The Tweedsmuir House will miss her pleasant company. All the residents here will miss her big time. Another good bye I have at hand another very sad brochure with the passing of Winnifred Mary Stevens, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her service was held on Sunday at the United Church. She was known and loved by so many that had the pleasure of knowing her. Donna Harrison took the serve. This wonderful lady has left so many pleasant memories as she was such a pleasure to know. She leaves a very loving family with memories that will never die. What else can we leave behind but memories? They are so precious. Service in the park Sunday beamed in loud and clear a great day of an outdoor

church service and there was one held in the Spirit Square, what a wonderful place for an outdoor church service. There was a big crowd there to enjoy the service. Lots of good music and singing and a very good message from Pastor Al from the Grassy Plains Gospel Church. Lunch was also served. What was so important was the fellowship through the whole service and this is so important. I feel in my heart there will be another outdoor service sometime the during summer. Family reunion Rick and Marie Hunter have just returned from a Hunter family reunion at 108 Mile. What a great place for a reunion and a wonderful time everyone had right from the oldest to the youngest. What great memo-

ries to take home. Lots of the other families were also able to join in as well and meet new cousins and have fun. Black flies Some of the residents are mentioning the black flies bothering them. They are nasty little things and can really bite. When I was back on the home place we were really bothered with them and their bite could be dangerous too. Our daughter Marie had a nice little saddle mare. She was a yearling at the time. I happened to notice her standing alone so I knew she was sick, so I went out to catch her. I patted her chest and talked to her. My hand came away bloody and I saw her best was like a piece of raw meat, the black flies were eating her alive. I doctored her up and kept her in the barn for a week. She healed up in time.

I mentioned this to Clarence Snyder, an old cowboy friend of mine, and he told me they had lost two young calves with black flies at the same time. At that time they had range down Tchesinkut Lake and that range was well know for black flies. One year my dad and Reverend Atchinson were fishing in the Bulkley River and they got into black flies, they bit Dad up badly and he had to go to Dr. Holmes and he gave Dad some ointment that cleared the bites up. But he was sure careful on his next fishing trip. Something to think on from uncle Hugh It’s not near as important how many years a fella has lived as how many other folks have been right glad he has, (an old cowboy saying). Always remember God loves you and so do I. Have a safe week.

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Fee proposed for smart meter deniers Tom Fletcher Energy Minister Bill Bennett says there are about still 60,000 BC Hydro customers who are still resisting installation of wireless electricity meters, and he wants the utility to offer them manual meter readings, for a price. "What we're contemplating at this point is that maybe we can deliver a digital meter that has the radio turned off," Bennett told reporters at the B.C. legislature Thursday. "We just feel that we don't want to

bully people into taking the smart meter if they don't want it." Modifying the meters for different customers and sending out human meter readers would generate costs that should not be borne by the vast majority of customers who accepted wireless meters, Bennett said. He offered no estimate of the cost, but predicted that more people will drop their opposition rather than pay for extra service. Bennett said he agrees with B.C.'s medical health officer that signals from

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Wendy Brown (L) is joined by a supporter during her recent Run for Recovery tour of B.C.’s Peace Region. Brown’s efforts raised over $20,000 towards a proposed drug and alcohol treatment centre in Fort St. John. Walter Strong Wendy Brown recently returned from a marathon session of daily runs linking Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd and Dawson Creek. The Run for Recovery through B.C.’s Northeast Peace Region was conceived as a way to raise funds towards a proposed drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Fort St. John. Brown, a Lake Babine Nation member and Burns Lake resident, has connections to Fort St. John. She wanted to

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do something to give back to that community after it rallied in support of Burns Lake following the explosion at the Babine Forest Products mill in January, 2012. The mileage for the run was supposed to be 324 kilometres, but after a detour along the old Alaska Highway to avoid heavy road construction, Brown chalked up 350 kilometres of running over 12 days. Running almost 30 kilometres a day for 12 straight days would have been challenging on its own, but her run

had the additional difficulty of unseasonably warm temperatures. “The hottest it got was 26 degrees Celsius when I pulled into Hudson Hope,” Brown recalled. “It was burning hot.” The final tally is not in yet, but her run raised over $20,000 towards the Fort St. John project. The five million dollar centre is hoped to have ‘shovels in the ground’ this summer, said Bruce Lantz, the project co-ordinator. “The Run for Recovery was instrumental in raising awareness about

the project throughout the region and beyond,” Lantz said. “We are most grateful to Wendy for taking this on. Her cheerful dedication was amazing to watch as she completed this run, which has never been done before.” Brown was away for the month of June in preparation for the run, the 12 days of the run itself, and fundraising events during and afterwards. Residents and communities across the region showed strong support for Brown’s cause. Local mayors, the region’s member of parliament, Bob Zimmer, local fire departments, students, and other well-wishers joined Brown at different stops along the way. After two weeks of celebrity-like attention from local media, fire brigade escorts into towns, and a support RV for her evening stay-overs where ever her daily run ended, Brown is adjusting to being back in Burns Lake. “Last night it really hit me,” Brown said. “ I can’t believe that I did it. If they were to ask me to do it again, I most definitely would.” After a week of rest, she’s back out on the roads around Burns Lake in preparation for whatever her next project might be.

Weekend qualifier coming Burns Lake rider Darien Menzel, follows judges instructions at a recent Tweedsmuir Cavalier Saddleclub schooling show and clinic in Burns Lake, B.C. The two day event featured English style riding on the first day , and western on the second. This weekend the club will host a qualifier for the September Northwest Invitational Championship Gymkhana in Fraser Lake. Walter Strong photo

Have another one Penticton RCMP recently investigated a boater with a dock problem at an Okanagan Lake wharf. No one was seriously injured in the incident, but the vessel’s captain provided a breathalyzer sample that put him very close to being over the limit. Submitted photo

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The Eighth Annual Burns Lake Show and Shine car and truck show brought 42 classic vehicles to Spirit Square on July 14, 2013. Dave Neufeld’s 1957 Buick Special (L) attracted many admiring looks. Cloudy skies and light showers didn’t deter the crowds for this Burns Lake Classic Car Club event. More photos at ldnews.net

Now out on video Doc Hollywood John Patrick Jackie Robinson's career with the [Brooklyn] Dodgers is without a doubt one of the all-time great sport stories. It's hard to imagine a world where black ballplayers were confined to playing in the so-called Negro Leagues but sure enough, before Robinson, that's how it was. Before the civil rights movement picked up steam in the sixties, Robinson was already breaking down colour barriers. It's surprising that it's taken this long for Hollywood to step up to the plate and give Robinson the big Hollywood biopic he deserves (although it's worth remembering that Robinson actually played himself in the lowbudget 1950 movie, The Jackie Robinson Story). The movie, 42, recaptures not

just Robinson’s achievement but the brutal obstacles he faced, both physical and psychological, not to mention verbal to a disgusting degree. In telling Robinson’s story, director Brian Helgeland doesn’t dwell on the endless barrage of racist bile that Robinson (and his wife) endured, but he doesn’t shy from it either. As a result, Robinson’s achievement takes on more meaning and more power. This is your typical big Hollywood biopic, which is obviously far more interested in the legend and mystique of Jackie Robinson than the man himself. This is the kind of sports movie that's packed to the brim with slow-motion shots of Robinson waving to the crowd, children watching him adoringly from the stands, and low-angle shots of Robinson looking thoughtful and heroic.

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Helgeland also wisely divides his focus between Robinson (played with charismatic restraint by Chadwick Boseman), Rachel Robinson (Nicole Beharie) and Branch Rickey, played by Harrison Ford, who gets more screen time than he actually should. Nothing against the man, who truly was a hero for integrating baseball, but the fact is Rickey's story is much less interesting than Robinson's. Likely, the focus on Rickey is due to the fact that Harrison Ford is playing him, which is also a problem. I love Ford (as I'm sure we all do) but in this case his own legendary stature works against him. Ford is one of those guys like Clint Eastwood or John Wayne, in that he's such an iconic presence that it's tough to accept him as Rickey, with his corny grin, ultrafake eyebrows, and affected voice.

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The B.C. government will incorporate lessons from the Lac Megantic rail disaster in its own effort to develop “world class” land-based oil spill protection, Environment Minister Mary Polak says. Polak said Monday that while rail traffic is regulated by the federal government, the province’s target for proposed oil pipeline safety have led to discussion with Ottawa and railway operators. The runaway train that destroyed part of Lac Megantic, Quebec in a huge explosion and

strong support The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, areas A an B, contributed Federal Gas Tax funds to the Colleymount Recreation Commission for upgrades to the Trout Creek Hall. $75,000 from area E and $25,000 from area B. Steve Freeman, director area E presents the cheque to Sophi Lobermayer on behalf of the RDBN. Walter Strong Photo

June labour numbers show steady growth British Columbia showed strong and stable growth with a gain of 8,900 jobs last month and a drop in the overall unemployment rate to 6.3 per cent. The province gained 21,600 full-time jobs. This was offset by the loss of 12,700 part-time jobs. The overall unemployment rate fell throughout the province by 0.5 percentage points over last month. Over the last year, unemployment rates fell in a number of cities as well Prince George falling to 3.8 per cent. The Nechako saw an increase of 1,500. The unemployment rate in the North Coast and Nechako now is sitting at 6.7 per cent, down considerably from 12.2 per cent one year ago. Employment among youth increased in June by 6,600 jobs compared to last month, and the youth unemployment rate fell to 11.2 per cent. Women (over 24 years old) also fared well by adding 3,100 positions, while men (over 24 years old) lost 900 positions. In June, strong gains were recorded in the trade sector, which gained 12,200 jobs; agriculture added 5,300 jobs; and health care and social assistance gained 6,600 jobs. The biggest losses were felt in the information, culture and recreation sector, which lost 15,800 jobs, and in the public administration sector, which lost 7,900 jobs.

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Users of the Mackenzie Road system are advised to use caution when on these roads due to current hauling activity. Hauling is likely to continue throughout the month of July. Users are reminded that these are radioassisted roads, and extreme caution should be used if travelling without a radio. In addition, we advise against cutting firewood along any main roads during this time.

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Lake Babine Nation Salmon Interpretive Centre Open Friday to Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 19 to September 8, 2013 at Fort Babine.

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fire Saturday night was carrying light crude from shale oil deposits in North Dakota to a refinery in New Brunswick. The oil industry across North America has increasingly looked to rail and barge transportation of crude as pipeline expansion has fallen behind increasing production. “Whenever we see an event like this, our main concern is to learn from it and do everything we can to ensure that nothing like this would ever happen again,” Polak said. “So we will be watching the federal investigation very closely.”

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No Worship Services during July & August Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

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OUR TOWN Southside Health & Wellness Centre: July 2013. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot care, by appt., July 18. Reminder last day to pay for August’s Good Food Box is July 31. More info: (250) 694-3270. The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society will be reducing their office hours for the months of July and August. We will be open on Fridays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm when volunteers are available. Local phone number is 250-6927203. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888-939-3333.

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Grassy Plains Summer Festival July 26, 27, 28 Info: www. grassyplainshall.ca Phone: 1-250-220-6087 • Email: grassy plains@gmail.com

Sunday Services: 10:30 am

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JURGEN WALTER POSSELT ~ Lived a good Life ~

Apr. 18, 1954 - Feb. 11, 2013 Jurgen Walter Posselt, the oldest of three brothers was born April 18, 1954 in Ahlen, Germany to Irmegard and Walter Posselt. When he was 16, the entire family made the sea journey to Canada from Germany in the fall of 1970, eventually settling at the scenic Home Creek Ranch in Cheslatta. Here, Jurgen fell in love with the rivers, mountains, and wild flowers that we see so often in his art. Graduating from LDSS High School, he pursued his dream of becoming an artist, attending art school in Toronto, as well as UBC in Vancouver. Always free spirit, Jurgen adventured across the US in a VW van, drove Taxi cab in Vancouver, and made many sacrifices in order to fund art supplies during his immensely creative years of 1979-1982. In the summer of 1983 Jurgen returned to the Southside, and married his wife Beate. Together, they raised three children, Peter, Hanna, and Wolf. With the kids grown, Jurgen travelled the world, continued to paint, and drive truck. After his accident in 2005, he made the move to Prince George. Despite his struggle, Jurgen still had a smile for everyone. His ability to talk remained unaffected, and he would claim to be a “Square-head survivor” to his very last day. He will be always be remembered and missed by his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday August 3rd, at 1 p.m. at the Alcan Spillway campground, on the Southside. Donations in Memoriam can be made to the Spinal Cord Injury BC online at www.sci-bc.ca or by mail: 780 SW Marine Dr. Vancouver, BC. V6P 5Y7

LILA LORINE MARSH (ARNESON)

Lila Lorine Marsh (Arneson), 86, passed away peacefully after a short time in Oliver Hospital, Oliver, B.C. Her family was at her side. Lila was born in Roros, Alberta on June 18, 1927 and received her angel wings on June 22, 2013. Mom loved to visit over coffee, gardening and travel. She had just returned from a trip to Arizona this spring and was planning to travel to Seattle to watch a Mariner’s game at the end of July. She also had a great love of sports, mostly hockey and the Vancouver Canucks. One of her biggest thrills was going to a Canucks/Oilers game in Edmonton with her sister Irene, in her Oilers jersey, and mom in her Canucks shirt. Mom was the happy sister leaving the arena that night. Curling was her other favorite sport that she loved to watch. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran church in Oliver, B.C. Her unwavering faith in God helped guide her life. She enjoyed the companionship and fellowship of her church and regarded them as her second family. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband of 36 years, Carden Angus Marsh in 1989 and by her son Michael Terrance Marsh in 1966 as well as brothers Henry, Selmer and Benny Arneson and sisters Mrytle Rolston and Sadie Krinbill. She leaves behind her three sons and one daughter. Brian (Debbie), children Jillian and Caitlynn. Tom (Kathy), children Tina, Cory-Lynn and Laura. Patty (Bob), children Michael, Greg and Kevin. Ken (Barb) and their child Christy. Her sister Irene McMann, the Oilers fan, resides in Alberta. Mom had a huge amount of family, from British Columbia all the way back to Nova Scotia that she kept in contact with. She most enjoyed conversations with Rose King (niece) in Nova Scotia and many visits from Marlene (niece) and Lorne Pearson from Alberta. The family would like to thank the staff at Oliver Hospital for their care and kindness shown to mom. Mom’s service was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on June 27, 2013. Interment will be held at a later date in Chilliwack, B.C. Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake Meetings: Tuesday 7:30 pm Catholic Church, Saturday 7:30 pm Catholic Church. For information or transportation call (250) 692-6867 / (250) 6987325 / (778) 669-0070 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.

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

LEGION BUSINESS

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

THE FOOD BANK will be closed for the month of July 2013. It will open again on August 6th. Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. Clients should come at 11 am. The Lakes District Food bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity o 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, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0

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. 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 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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Membership to the Royal Canadian Legion is open to everyone! Just believe in our principles and objects. When the Legion was first formed, membership was restricted to Veterans only. The Ladies Auxiliary followed, not as members of the Legion, but strictly as Auxiliary. As time passed, the rules changed and those that were “related” to a Veteran were allowed to join the Legion as Associate members with the same voting rights and privileges as Veterans. More time passed and a lot of the Veterans of WWI and WWII were passing away. Membership was dwindling and then the Legion opened the doors to everyone. You no longer have to have association with a Veteran to be a Legion member. Just believe in our objects and principles. Non Canadians can also join the Legion, but do have any voting rights within the Legion, nor can they hold office. Membership dues are set by each Branch. The Burns Lake Branch #50 membership dues are currently $44.00 per year. $34.11 of that goes to Dominion Command, BC/Yukon Command and Central BC Zone, leaving $9.89 for the Branch. 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

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FLOW FACTS 10 July 2013

Reservoir Elevation: 852.56 m (2797.13 ft) SLS Discharge: 49.76 m3/s Visit website www.waterofﬁce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ﬂow information for the Nechako River. In preparation for the annual Summer Temperature Management Program (STMP) spillway discharge will be increased to 136 m3/s on 11 July and to 226 m3/s on 12 July to achieve a target flow of approximately 170 m3/s in the Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls by 15 July. The STMP is operated between 20 July and 20 August to minimize the occurrences of water temperature above 20 degrees in the Nechako River upstream of the Stuart River Confluence for the benefit of sockeye salmon migrating through the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

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A Memorial service was held Thursday, June 27 at 7 pm at Margaret Patrick Hall. Funeral was held Friday, June 28 at 12 noon at Immaculata Church. Internment followed at chapel park cemetery.

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WESTBURNE Electric, a leader in electrical product distribution, is currently looking for a Branch Operations Manager for our Kitimat branch. Your responsibilities will be to manage the operations of the branch including sales, warehousing, expenses, budgeting and inventory. For this position you will require to have at least 2 - 3 years related supervisory and sales experience; be computer literate and be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. To apply for this position, please send your resume in confidence to careers@rexel.ca

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. COMMUNITY SUPPORT Worker. Lakes District Community Services are looking for motivated individuals for part time casual positions, must have valid drivers license and reliable vehicle, criminal record check required. For more information call Gloria Brown 250-692-7577

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CRANE OPERATOR Broadwater Industries is a fast growing construction company. We are looking for an energetic, hardworking person with mechanical knowledge to join our team as a mobile crane operating apprentice. Class 1 or Class 3 with AIR is a MUST. Crane Safe certification would be an asset. This is a full time position operating mobile hydraulic and conventional cranes that serve the Prince Rupert Area. Prince Rupert is a growing community with affordable housing and is a safe place to raise your family. Prince Rupert has all the amenities plus great fishing and outdoor activities. Broadwater Industries Ltd 247 1st Ave East Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A7 Email: bw@citytel.net Fax: 250-624-5668

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Pets & Livestock

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Merchandise for Sale

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Houses For Sale HOUSE FOR sale Excellent View $279,000. 2800 sq. ft. well maintained home. 4 bedrooms - 3 baths, full finished basement, 2 decks - 12x48, double car heated garage. Included is fridge, Jen Air cook top stove, double ovens, washer/dryer. Large lot with room to store RV. Landscaped fenced back yard. To view 250-692-0514

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Services

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For Sale By Owner

HOUSE ON ACREAGE

Close to town, 2300 sq ft home on 4.78 acres. 3 bdrms + den. Master bdrm has walk in closet and 1/2 bath. 1 four pc and 1 three pc bthrm. Newly reno’d kitchen / huge island / lots of cabinets. Natural gas heat, laminate / tile floors. Updates throughout the house. Built in surround sound system in family room, large exterior wrap around sun deck, single car carport, large mud room with entrance from carport, 26 x 28 insulated shop complete with power. Raised garden beds, fire pit, outside covered storage space for boats, rv’s. Lots of room for kids and pets. Access to walking, ski trails and off road vehicles. Included: fridge, Jenn-Air stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer & dryer, custom blinds. Asking Price $243,800 For more information or to make an appointment to view contact: 250-692-3057 or 250-692-6365 or email at kb_mouw@yahoo.ca

HOUSE FOR SALE Excellent View

Investment Opportunity Burns Lake

Asking price $249,000

279,000

2800 sq. ft well maintained home. 4 bedrooms - 3 baths, full finished basement, 2 decks - 12x48, double car heated garage. Included is fridge, Jen Air cook top stove, double ovens, washer/dryer. Large lot with room to store RV. Landscaped fenced back yard. To view 250-692-0514

Cape Cod designed house with 3 rental units, each residence has it’s own entrance, and their own driveways. New kitchen and bathrooms. Main house has 4 bedrooms plus a den. Large deck off of dining overlooking double lot backed onto green belt. Quality metal shingle patterned roof (value $30,000). For more information and/or pictures please contact Scott or Shirley at 250-692-1805 or 250-692-0153 or email: smillsfraser@gmail.com

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Join us for

Mexican Night

WING NITE

on Wednesdays We have a relaxed atmosphere with great service!

New Pub Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00am - 11:00pm • Sunday 4:00 - 10:00pm • Liquor Store closed at 10:00 pm on Sundays Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

Homes for Rent THREE BEDROOM house, basement, 2 baths, fenced yard, shop for rent in Granisle, BC. Call: (250) 615-8457. Available September 2013.

Cars - Domestic

MUST SELL

Puzzle Answers

Houston: 3 and 4 bedroom renovated townhouses. $700. a month. One and two bedroom apartments. $474 to $575. a month. Granisle: One and two bedroom apartments, utilities included: $450 to $600 a month. Call: Kathy at 250845-2448 or 250-845-4505

Yard Sale

Cars - Domestic

1996 Chevrolet Cavalier SL 2 dr convert, average condition.

Now only . . .

$3,600

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

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Boats 17 ft. Alum. Canoe “Spring Bok” very stable, perfect of family / hunting canoe. $600. ---------------------------------13 ft. Alum. Canoe “Sports Pal” very stable & very light, 2 seats. $500. Call (250) 692-2372

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B’s Free Enterprises Ltd.

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Computer Training, Sales & Service

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Phone: 250-845-8785

1411Miller Miller Road (Left(Left Off Babine LakeLake Road) 1411 RoadNorth North Off Babine Road)

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

Sullivan Motor Products Ltd.

Keith Wilson

Flying Dutchman Service

The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!

250-692-6019

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The Comfort Zone

Bill & Wendy Imus Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians

Lakes District

PRINTING & SIGNS Serving Burns Lake since 1988

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local businesses and services

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/**/*Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Thunder Special Edition Crew 4X4 (R7B)/2013 Cruze LS 1SA (R7A)/2013 Trax LS (R7A)/2013 Equinox LS (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,600/$1,550) License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. tBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. **$7,500/$2,250/$2,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on cash purchases of 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Thunder/2013 Cruze LS/2013 Equinox LS/2013 Trax LS (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. By selecting lease or financing offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. See dealer for details. $2,500 non-stackable cash credits is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew. Non-stackable cash credits are available only when consumers opt for the cash purchase of a new or demonstrator model. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. Offers end July 31st, 2013. See dealer for details. ‡0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 60/72/84 months on new or demonstrator 2013 Trax LS/2013 Silverado Thunder Crew 4X4/2013 Cruze LS/2013 Equinox LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $166/$139/$119 for 60/72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. +®The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. *^For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. *†Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. ^^Based on latest competitive data available. †Thunder package includes PDZ credit valued at $1,550. ¥Offer only valid from July 3, 2013 to September 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2013 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Chevrolet Heavy Duty, GMC Sierra Light Duty, GMC Sierra Heavy Duty, or Chevrolet Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

amily Saturday F Fun Day!

Students of Francois Lake Elementary School celebrated graduating from D.A.R.E. The drug abuse resistance education program is designed to steer kids away from gangs, illegal drugs and violent behaviour. SUBMITTED PHOTO

D.A.R.E

LOWEST PRICES OF THE SEASON

UP TO

+ $1,550 + $1,000

INCLUDES

$13 ,995*

INCLUDES

$2,250**

$18 ,995*

$1,000**

$25 ,995*

$2,000**

$10,000

2013 SILvERADO THUNDER EDITION CREW

CASH CREDITS UP TO

$10 ,000**

TRUCK OWNERS BONUS¥

IN CREDITS ON CASH PURCHASES

TO GUARANTEE OUR QUALITY, WE BACK IT

160,000 kM/5 YEAR

^Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.

POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

• Proven v8 Power with Excellent Fuel Efficiency • Best In Class 5-Year/160,000 km Powertrain Warranty^, 60,000 km Longer Than Ford F-150 and RAM^^ • Segment Exclusive Automatic Locking Differential

PACKAGE CREDITS†

THUNDER EDITION SHOWN

30 MPG HIGHWAY

2013 CRUZE LS 1SA

LOWEST CASH PRICE OF THE SEASON

CRUZE LTZ L SHOWN

2013 TRAx LS

LOWEST CASH PRICE OF THE SEASON

TRAx LTZ SHOWN

2013 EqUINOx LS

LOWEST CASH PRICE OF THE SEASON

EQUINOx LTZ SHOWN

9.4 L/100 km HWY | 14.3 L/100 km CITYt

• 10 Standard Air Bags • Stabilitrak, Traction Control and 4-wheel AntiLock Brakes • Power Windows, Door Locks and Keyless Entry

52 MPG HIGHWAY

46 MPG HIGHWAY *^

5.4 L/100 km HWY | 8.2 L/100 km CITYt

• Turbocharged 1.4L ECOTEC Engine with 6-speed Transmission • Stabilitrak, Traction Control and 4-wheel AntiLock Brakes • OnStar® Including 6 Month Subscription and RemoteLink Mobile App~

50 MPG HIGHWAY

5.7 L/100 km HWY | 7.8 L/100 km CITYt

• A Consumers Digest Best Buy for 4 Years+ • Multi-flex™ Sliding and Reclining Rear Seat, Offering Class-Leading Legroom*† • Standard Bluetooth®

6.1L/100 km HWY | 9.2 L/100 km CITYt

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

Lakes District News

Grassy Plains Summer Festival JULY 26, 27, 28TH

LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ALL THREE DAYS! SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE Rough Camping $15.00/weekend

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.grassyplainshall.ca Phone: 1-250-220-6087 • Email: grassy plains@gmail.com

UMMER ELLDOWN

** IN COMBINED CASH CREDITS ON SELECT MODELS

FOR

2.41% 2.41 % EFFECTIVE RATE

FOR

2.05% 2.05 % EFFECTIVE RATE

FOR

0 0 0 0 OR CHOOSE

Financing

72 Months‡

OR CHOOSE

% 84

Financing Months‡

OR CHOOSE

% 60

Financing

FOR

Months‡

OR CHOOSE

% 84

Financing

2.13% 2.13 % EFFECTIVE RATE

Months‡

CHEVROLET.CA

Call Sullivan Motor Products at 250-845-2244, or visit us at 2760 Yellowhead Highway, Houston. [License #5631]

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