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New First Nation agreement reached
June Bugs hit the Southside The Bluegrass group traveled to the Grassy Plains Summer Festival at the Grassy Plains Community Hall. Renay Eng-Fisher, Hugh Neave’s niece, on base (C) showcased Southside spirit and culture with many other performers. A fun weekend for all who attended.
Wet’suwet’en First Nation announces resolution Huckleberry Mines
Summer field work across Northern B.C. is underway as part of Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline’s (ENGP) application to build a pipeline connecting Northern Alberta’s oil industry to proposed shipping facilities in Kitimat, B.C.
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WALTER STRONG Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN) and Huckleberry Mines Ltd. have reached an amicable conclusion to at times adversarial negotiations which included threats of road blockades and the issuance of a ‘stop work order’ made by WFN to Huckleberry Mines. The July 24 community investment agreement was described as a ‘win/ win’ resolution of difficulties that successfully resolves disputes, including power line right-of-ways and road use. The mine is located southwest of the WFN reserve near Burns Lake. Road access to the mine and a power line right-of-way also cross through the Felix George Indian Reserve #7. Five members of the Wet’suwet’en are now employed at the mine, and a WFN economic development arm - the Yinka Dene Economic Development Limited Partnership (YLP) - has since won a competitive bid for a contract at the mine. A previous agreement reached between Huckleberry Mines and the WFN was considered to no longer reflect an equitable arrangement of prosperity-sharing since the $455 million expansion of Huckleberry Mines was announced in January, 2012. At the time of the 2012 announcement of the mine expansion, stable employment for the mines 230 employees was lauded as well as the potential for 70 new jobs. ...see HUCKLEBERRY ▼ P7
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The Village of Burns Lake and the Lakes District are now represented by two economic development bodies; the village’s own economic development officer, Emile Scheffel, and the Lakes Economic Development Association.
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B.C. needs skilled labourers British Columbia will need more than 75,000 permanent skilled workers once liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects are fully operational in B.C., according to a new BC Natural Gas Workforce Strategy Committee report.
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Prelim field work in Burns Lake area and elsewhere across region
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industry to proposed shipping facilities in Kitimat, B.C. Michele Perret, senior manager, community and aboriginal relations for ENGP, presented an update to the board of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) on July 18, 2013. The conclusion of the federal Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Joint Review Panel (JRP) does not mean that preliminary geotechnical and environmental work will come to a halt until the JRP announces its decision early in 2014. The field work is required to satisfy is-
sues or concerns raised during the JRP, and to satisfy the kind of detailed planning that will be required should the National Energy Board eventually award project approval. The work, as Perret explained to the RDBN board of directors, is not meant to preempt the conclusions of the JRP. “The purpose of the fieldwork activities is to provide Northern Gateway with valuable information in respect of safety, environmental engineering, and potential cultural aspects as part of our commitments during the regulatory review process,”
Perret said in an email. “This is not construction work as we do not have approval for the project from the JRP and the federal government.” The ‘phase-three’ geotechnical field work will happen over the course of this summer in approximately 35 B.C. locations, including two in the Burns Lake Area. Maps provided by Enbridge indicate that preliminary field work will be carried out at several locations within the RDBN. The Stuart River crossing, just south of Fort St. James; in Burns Lake at the proposed
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pump station near Boer Mountain, and at the narrows between Decker Lake and Burns Lake, where the proposed pipeline is to make an underground crossing; at the Buck Creek and Owen Creek crossings south of Houston; and at several locations near the Morice Lake and Morice River where RDBN western boundaries end. Data will be collected that includes soil and bedrock composition, distribution, and groundwater patterns. Data collection techniques range from visual inspections to the use of helicopter assisted portable drilling units designed to take small core samples. In total, approximately 190 drill holes, 80 test pits, and 26 kilometres of new trails will be required to survey the 35 potential sites. The work will mean approximately 5000 person-days of work to complete the geotechnical work across the Northwest.
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Division grows with Enbridge
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Walter Strong The division between pipeline industry proponents and First Nations is being exacerbated by recent announcements that Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines (ENGP) plans a summer of field work along the pipeline route through Northwestern B.C (see Enbridge this issue). “The field work we are undertaking is in direct response to the safety, integrity, and environmental issues raised by Aboriginal groups during the recent JRP hearings,” explained Ivan Giesbrecht, communications manager for Western Access Enbridge Inc. “This is the type of work that needs to be done in order to answer the questions these groups and others asked of us.” But not all First Nations along the proposed pipeline route are satisfied with the explanation for the field work. The Office of the Wet’suwet’en (OW) which speaks for the hereditary clans of the 22,000 square kilometre Wet’suwet’en traditional territories, which includes Burns Lake, is unequivocal in its opposition. “We’ve told Enbridge not to come on the territory because we in no way, shape, or form endorse pipelines on the territory,” said John Ridsdale, a Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief. The OW recently reaffirmed their opposition to any pipeline activity within their traditional territories at a May 20, 2013 meeting where laws were passed prohibiting pipeline activity. The OW and First Nations along the proposed pipeline route have been included in Enbridge’s consultation process for pending summer field work. “The project has, as a courtesy, and not a legal obligation, informed all those Aboriginal groups on whose traditional territory non-invasive reconnaissance fieldwork is taking place (mostly in and around highways), of those planned field activities,” Giesbrecht said. Giesbrecht affirmed that Enbridge is not only in compliance with any and all Canadian law regarding field work, but that it
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The divisive Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project will begins field work this summer in Burns Lake. Some see this as a tacit yes to the unapproved project. is in compliance with all Federal or provincial requirements for aboriginal consultation. “Northern Gateway has provided copies of the geotechnical investigation permit applications to the Aboriginal communities whose traditional territories will be traversed by the fieldwork and has offered to provide further information where that is requested,” Giesbrecht said. “A number of meetings have taken place to date with Aboriginal communities who have requested additional information. However, those communities have asked that we not disclose their identities or the details of those conversations at this time.” Wilf Adam, Chief of Lake Babine Nation (LBN) said that the LBN has no contact with Enbridge. Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN) Chief Karen Ogen said that they have received notice from Enbridge of the field work, but that WFN has not consented to the activity. Burns Lake Band (BLB) traditional territories encompass both ...see ENBRIDGE
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Mill construction continues with arrival of debarkers. The debarkers remove the bark from the logs so the mill can meet the bark content requirements of our chip customer. Bark and debris on the log also dulls the saws quicker, so debarking extends the period of time the saw cuts effectively. The bark that is removed will be used by our pellet plant customer as material for bio fuel production. The large log line debarker, weighing 104,000 lbs., was unloaded at the beginning of July with a 125 ton crane. The small log line debarker is currently being rebuilt by Babine’s maintenance crew. The debarkers will be located separate from the main sawmill building in an open area as part of the dust mitigation and control plan.
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NDP soul search going nowhere
I can’t think of any recent issue as divisive as Enbridge Northern Gateway. There really doesn’t seem to be any middle ground. Those opposed to the pipeline essentially reject it on the principle that the risk to the natural and human environment is too great, no matter how mitigated the risk might be. Those in favour - a quiet minority it seems are willing to accept a certain degree of mitigated risk for the sake of promised positive economic outcome for the region, province, and country. Enbridge’s current ‘phase three’ pipeline field work is underway. It will include two locations in Burns Lake, and about a dozen within the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako. Even the most neutral observer has a hard time reconciling a summer of field work for a proposed project that hasn’t yet received a green light, with the idea that the public has any real say in how the process is going to play out. The Joint Review Panel (JRP) hasn’t made its decision yet, so the natural question is, why carry on with expensive field work if you don’t even know if the project will be approved? The jaded will say it’s because the JRP is just window dressing for a foregone conclusion. The pipeline will receive approval, one might say, so Enbridge is just carrying on with its interests. Enbridge would point out that the field work they’re doing now is low-impact, and rises out of questions raised during the JRP process itself. They might also point out that they’ve been given the go ahead to at least try to get the project off the ground, and so they continue to act and proceed as if they’ll be able to reach a positive outcome. It could just be that Enbridge is taking a financial risk in spending money on a project that isn’t gaining the public support it will need to proceed. You’re allowed to throw good money after bad. We do it all the time when we find ourselves invested (financially, emotionally, whatever) in something we don’t want to let go of despite indications that the investment is a loser. But here’s what raises rancour. It’s not that Enbridge’s position isn’t cogent on the issue of preliminary field work. A cool head can see that it doesn’t necessarily mean that the outcome of the regulatory process is a given. What upsets many is the perception that ‘no’ doesn’t mean no. That hits a raw nerve, and it’s the fundamental problem. You can see that most clearly with First Nations, but others are fed up as well. Picture somebody walking into your house to say he wants to rent a room from you. You say, ‘nothing is for rent,’ but he keeps talking about damage deposits, parking, and a lease. That conversation would very quickly get exasperating. Now picture the same situation but with the persistent renter-to-be having the full backing of your own elected government to be there. There are no real consultations or negotiations in a situation where ‘no’ isn’t an option. Many citizens feel disenfranchised by the process, and they seem more justified to feel that way every time Enbridge hits the news.
Last Week’s Question:
B.C. NDP president Moe Sihota says an external review of the party’s performance in the May election will “look very much at the DNA of the NDP.” Early signs are not encouraging. Start with the fivemember panel announced to conduct the review. The required “labour” representation is in the person of Cindy Oliver, president of the union representing college and university instructors, and Andy Ross, ex-president of COPE 378, which represents BC Hydro employees among others. Another appointee is NDP MP Jinny Sims, a former president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. If the party wants to further solidify its image as a lobby group for pension-subsidized government unions, it’s off to a great start. The terms of reference defy parody. In addition to unions, the panel required “more than one woman.” A sub-committee may be struck, if it has representation from “youth, women, labour, visible minority, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisesexual, transgendered, questioning).” I presume the party’s lengthy anti-harassment policy will be read out to begin all meetings. Once they finally get down to business, the list of election campaign details they must examine is long. In addition to that, they must review “stakeholder relations including community leaders, business, social movement, ethnic communities, environmental movement, affiliated unions and the labour movement.” One of the excuses offered by leader Adrian Dix for the party’s defeat was the loss of 40,000 jobs in the B.C. forest industry. The suggestion is that those people left for Alberta, and if they were still here, they would have voted NDP. That presumed solidarity has never existed in the private sector, and in fact the highest-paid union workers have good reason to vote for lower taxes. To confirm B.C. and Canada’s “progressive” tax system, all they have to do is look at their pay stubs. The mandate for this review mentions not one actual public policy issue. Here’s one the committee might kick around. Having lost the 2009 election campaigning against the carbon tax, the NDP is now calling for it to be increased and extended to greenhouse gases produced by industrial process emissions. A simple example is a cement kiln, which burns fuel to reach the temperature at which the components are partially burned and cement is produced. Cement manufacturers pay carbon tax on the fuel, whether it’s natural gas or shredded tires, but not on the process. B.C. cement makers are already pleading for relief, because the fuel-intensive process puts them at a price disadvantage with U.S. and Chinese producers. Further unilateral tax action by B.C. would only further increase imports, and potentially push B.C. firms out of business. Goodbye unionized private sector jobs. Dix’s last foray in question period before the summer legislature session adjourned was a demand for the government to order BC Ferries to build its next three ships in B.C. Leave aside the NDP’s uncritical zeal for state control, and their ill-fated experiment with aluminum fast ferries. The most likely bidder for this work is Seaspan, with shipyards in Esquimalt and North Vancouver. Seaspan is hiring almost 2,000 people to build ships for the Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard. It will be flat out to get that done, and the company president can’t yet say if it has the capacity and skilled labour to bid on BC Ferries ships too. Seaspan has to operate in the real world of limited resources. So does the NDP, but it’s not clear if they can find a way out of their thicket of special interests and stale economic notions. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Two economic development bodies to serve Lakes District WALTER STRONG
The Village of Burns Lake (VBL), and the Lakes District are now represented by two economic development bodies; the village’s own economic development officer, Emile Scheffel, and the Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA). After more than eight years of activity, LEDA lost its funding from the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) and the VBL. They both terminated their funding arrangement with LEDA early in 2012. The $60,000 in funding that LEDA lost meant a reduction in services and a further struggle to ensure a stable funding base. Currently, LEDA seeks funding as a registered not-for-profit organization and employs one part-time employee, Cindy Shelford, LEDA economic development officer. Shelford sees a future for the two bodies to work together as their focus and resource pools are different. “Generally, as a local government and as a nonprofit each [VBL and LEDA] would be eligible for different types of funding and looking at different [funding] pools,” explained Shelford. Previously, LEDA helped bring much funding into the region through functions like grant-writing
services and consulting with stakeholders to bring projects from idea through to completion. “In the past LEDA’s focus was more broad and assisted on projects throughout the Lakes District and had great successes bringing in millions of dollars for many projects in the community and worked on developing initiatives and reports,” Shelford said. The Burns Lake Snowmobile Club, the Omineca Ski Club, various VBL projects like the new village entrance welcoming signs and Spirit Square improvements, and many other municipal, regional, and First Nations projects have benefitted from LEDA’s involvement. Shelford estimates that more than 50 people found local employment with the projects LEDA had been involved in. Shelford’s focus will now be on marketing the region, leaving local business development projects to the VBL’s economic development function. Shelford sees the relationship between the two local economic development bodies as complimentary rather than a duplication of efforts. There will be plenty of work to go around, Shelford said. “There is so much going on in our region for the next 5 to ten years, there is more than enough work for everyone,” Shelford said. “The more we work together the better.”
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Beware of deadly snake on B.C. highways Local helps out to Editor: Imagine driving on one of our many B.C. highways this summer and suddenly losing both power steering and braking. That is what happened to my family and me, just a few minutes after driving through the treacherous Fraser Canyon on Hwy. 97
on route to Vancouver. After having our disabled van towed to a service station in Hope, we were informed that our serpentine belt literally disintegrated. Fortunately, the terrifying loss of control happened on a straightaway, rather than on one of the canyon’s sharp turns. The lesson
is that we shouldn’t just wait for visible cracks in our serpentine belts, but rather replace them as often as recommended by the manufacturer of our vehicles; this can be at least every 80,000 kilometers. Not doing so could be a matter of life or death. Leonard Matte
Local sign receives support of a nation
Editor: Open letter to Mayor Luke Strimbold I am the Laksilyu Hereditary Chief Hagwilneigh (Ron A Mitchell) and I am the official caretaker of the lands in which your municipality occupies. It has come to my attention that there is controversy regarding signage “No Enbridge Pipeline.” The Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs have opposed the construction of the proposed pipeline since
it has been introduced and further reaffirmed in our formal governance institution on May 20, 2013 at a Tsayu Bahtlahts in Moricetown. The laws which were passed regarding pipelines encompass the entire 22,000 square kilometres. Furthermore the Wet’suwet’en wrote a letter to your council on Feb. 29, 2012 requesting your council to stand with the Wet’suwet’en and oppose the proposed Enbridge pipeline. We have not heard
from you or your council. With this said, congruent with the laws passed through our governance institution, I am in full support of the signage remaining in its current location. And, that the signage supports the laws passed by the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Leadership. Snay Kahl Yah, Hagwilneigh Ron A. Mitchell
Good bye; missionaries to focus on Haiti
Editor: There are great changes happening right now for Diddi & Henry Washington and Mission Haiti Helping Kids. I have resigned from my church in Burns Lake as of the end of August. I will be taking some time to assess future ministry. This will eliminate some of the great distances that Diddi has had to travel. Mission Haiti Helping Kids now has full charitable status in the United States. This means all donations may receive tax deductible receipts. Thus, all giving in
the United States should be sent directly to Mission Haiti Helping Kids, 1532 Gregory Ave., Union, NJ, 07083. In Canada we are changing Diddi’s sponsoring church from Burns Lake Pentecostal to Burns Lake Community Church. Pastor John & Burns Lake Community Church have been intimately involved with the ministry since it began. They will be Diddi’s covering in Canada. This means all donations should now be sent to Burns Lake Community Church, 2655 Bobcat Road, Burns Lake, BC, V0J1E0.
The Lord has given Diddi big dreams and we see these changes as stepping stones to the day where we will see many more positive developments and growth of Mission Haiti Helping Kids in Haiti, more kids cared for and greater facilities to house our children. We appreciate your continuing financial support and especially your prayers. Blessings Diddi & Henry Washington
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Editor: On our way back from the lake, we blew a flat tire and so we pulled over to change the tire and all of a sudden this guy pulls in with his truck and offers to help. We say that we got it but he insists by offering his air thingy to drill off the nuts. So we accept
his help and change the tire within 10 minutes. I was born and raised here and I must say that I was very happy to receive such kind, generous, and thoughtful help. I would like to say Mr. Richard Wainwright you made our day. Mussi, Sylvia Thomas & Walter Patrick
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Is any of our local hay going to China? Give me a call
Nice service I have just come home from a very pleasant opening service at St. Luke’s on the lake church. It has been closed for a number of years and it was wonderful to have its doors open once more. There was a nice local group there with Pastor Al from the Grassy Plains delivering the message. A nice lunch was served before the service. When we came to Francois Lake in 1941 St. Luke’s had been closed for a number of years and our dad and Rev. Atchinson got together and cleaned the building up and once more it up and started services. It gave
me a wonderful feeling to see its doors open. Many thanks to the folks who went to work and got the church open. Everyone is welcome and you will enjoy it. There is lots of history contained in this building, now almost 100 years old. A special thanks to the folks who played for the singing, it was great. Great weather What a summer we are having at least so far. Lots of the farmers are done counting the round bales which will mean how many head they will be able to winter. Some big B trains of hay going out. I have heard the hay is going to China. There big square bales must be worth a fortune when they get to there destination. I just wonder how many of the farmers will go into the hay business instead of the cattle. Haying is expensive now will all the machinery that almost makes haying a business. This is now a far cry from our haying when I was
growing up. Horses and a mower (a horse killer). After the cutting the hay was raked with horses, two bunched and hauled in by hand. Some folks had a bull rake or an overhead stacker which saved lots of hand work. Then when we came to B.C. from the prairie they were still using horses here. In a few years the little Ford tractor came in with a mower, what an advancement for haying. Then the pull baler for square bales. Things have improved so it’s now big business. I am very lucky to have seen it all. From the hand sythe, horse mower, then the tractor mower and now the heavy duty expensive machinery. The old haying equipment is stored in a museum for us to remember the good old days. Although haying was hard work in those days it also could be fun. Our dad used to say a little hard work was good for a kid and I guess maybe it made us grow up a bit
faster and kept us out of trouble. With the modern machinery there are accidents and bad ones. During the years we had two neighbours killed in a hay baler and a few more we remember. Even when we were using the old horse machinery there was some bad ones. Back home one of our neighbours lost his foot with a runaway team of horses on a mower. Another lost all his fingers as he had not taken the mower out of gear and the team stepped up. Another friend had a runaway with a team on a hay rake, killed him. Yes, farming can be dangerous even in the old days. UFO There is a small notice in our local paper and I quote “UFO sightings sought.” This is very interesting to me. I will guess about 35 or 40 years ago my aunt and uncle Emily and Bert Ward were living in Prince Rupert and they saw a UFO circle the bay.
It was very large and was well lit up. It was also silent. Uncle Bert Ward was a marine surveyor so he was not some kind of a fly by night guy. A number of Prince Rupert folk also saw this thing. After it circled the bay it left without a sound. I wish now that I had paid more attention at the time. This was in lots of the papers and I’m sure there will be an account somewhere. My mother was a reporter for the daily news and there must be an account in Mothers old writings. Summer is moving on and so far it’s been a good one. It always seems just too short. Growing up back home we looked forward to the fall as the threshing was really so much excitement for a kid. Now it’s combines so the old threshing machine is a thing of the past. Driving down some of the old side roads there would be the old machines rusting away. I
well remember hauling bundles with a hay rack and a team of horses to the threshing machine. When I was a bit younger for a couple of years my team were always scared of going into the doors. The last year on the prairie Dad put me on hauling grain to some neighbours, I enjoyed that. There was always a crew on the machine, sometimes 10 or more and the women had the job of cooking for the crew. They would help each other out for the meals. Dad always butchered a beef. These were all good times to look back one. Modern machinery has more or less taken over. I always wish our boys would have a chance to work on the old farm at threshing time. Not many of us old boys left to talk about those old days. Eye surgery I have to go to Terrace next week for a cataract operation July 31, so my news will be delayed so please bare with me for a
while. Southside The Grassy Plains Blue Grass will have come and gone and I know it will have been a great time. They are having some high class entertainment this year for you to enjoy. This will be the first year out of many that I have never taken part. I have just had to slow down a bit. I have an eye operation coming up this week so will try to write up the festival when I get back home again. Anyway it was great. Big birthday On Saturday afternoon there was a 90 birthday celebration for Alan Blackwell. The legion was packed with all Alan’s old friends. He has a wonderful life that no one can take away from him. I am very proud to say I am one of his old time friends. I wish you many more years Al, from your old friend Hugh. Remember God loves you a great deal and so do I.
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Happy Birthday Alan
Family and friends from as far away as England came to wish Burns Lake resident Alan Blackwell and happy 90 birthday at the Burns Lake Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 50, on July 27, 2013. Blackwell said that he has every intention of seeing the other side of 100, and we don’t doubt that. Walter Strong Photo
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tion for access and right-of-way issues. As of last year, WFN received $6000 annually in compensation for access through their traditional territories and reserve as part of a 1997 agreement. The financial details of the new agreement are being kept confidential, but it will be in effect until 2021. “Today is a good day for the WFN community,” said Ogen. “To its credit, Huckleberry stayed at the negotiating table and we were able to negotiate a fair and reasonable resolution that is already benefiting our community.”
Province needs skilled labourers
Contributed British Columbia will need more than 75,000 permanent skilled workers once liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects are fully operational in B.C., according to a new BC Natural Gas Workforce Strategy Committee report. In addition, 60,000 workers will be needed during peak construction in 2016 and 2017. "To make sure our province seizes the full opportunity of LNG, our first priority is building a strong and skilled B.C. workforce," said Premier Christy Clark. "The committee's report is a first step towards charting the course for LNG, and we will continue to work with all partners to make sure British Columbians remain first in line for the best opportunities." Premier Clark will outline the LNG opportunities and lead a discussion on the need to build a skilled workforce with other jurisdictions at the next Council of the Federation meeting on July 25-26 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, where Pre-
miers will discuss skills training, jobs and the economy. "The largest employer in our province's natural-gas industry, the oil- and gas-services sector, will create the most jobs in B.C. over the next decade, and it is crucial that we have a strategy in place to ensure we have skilled workers ready and trained for future growth," said Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond. "It is critical to look at all sectors, including LNG, and take action to ensure that skills training is aligned with the jobs of today and tomorrow." The BC Natural Gas Workforce Strategy Committee was formed in March 2012 to develop an understanding of the workforce needed to build and operate natural-gas-related projects, conduct an environmental scan of the potential labour supply available to the projects, and build a workforce strategy and action plan to address labour supply-anddemand concerns. "LNG, the world's cleanest-
burning fossil fuel, gives B.C. an unprecedented opportunity to create a lasting legacy and employment for future generations to come," said Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman. "We have a vision of B.C. as a strong, prosperous and competitive economy and LNG will help us realize that vision for decades to come." The committee's work todate indicates that all stakeholders involved - industry, government and local communities - have a strong desire to ensure the local labour force and business sector are first to benefit from natural-gas investment in northern B.C. However, northern B.C.'s labour force will simply not be able to meet the labour demand generated by the growth of the province's natural gas industry. The B.C. Natural Gas Workforce Strategy and Action Plan identifies the need to take action to increase the employment of local talent, as well as attract and retain talent from other regions.
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Reasonable resolution with Huckleberry HUCKLEBERRY from t P1 This proved to be a contentious issue for WFN, who at the start of 2013, still had no band members employed at the mine. A large part of WFN discontent was with the lack of employment benefits to the band within whose traditional territories the mine operated. Karen Ogen, recently re-elected WFN chief, made it clear in previous comments to Lakes District News that her long-running dispute with Huckleberry was over jobs and financial compensa-
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Do sentiments like this, a recently painted-over slogan on the fence surrounding the Burns Lake Band reserve in Burns Lake, express the final word on First Nation pipeline sentiments? With traditional chiefs categorically rejecting the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project, continued field work in traditional territories is likely to become a sore point for all involved. ENBRIDGE from t P3 of the planned field work sites near Burns Lake. Burns Lake Band Councilor Ron Charlie is concerned that the collective desire of BLB members is not being represented by band council on pipeline issues, and that confidential arrangements with industry may have been made without community consultation. Burns Lake Band membership provided a copy of a July 10, 2013 letter from Enbridge to the BLB council indicating the commencement of field work in the area. Chief Albert Gerow was not available for comment at press time. On July 25, 2013,
Charlie travelled to a special presentation by Enbridge to Smithers town council to voice his concerns over what many see as a lack of transparency when it comes to First Nations consultation in Northern B.C. Charlie agrees that, when it comes to pipelines, the OW speaks for his interests as BLB councilor and for the interests of the membership that supports him, regardless of what BLB leadership may or may not have agreed to in the past (this is Charlie’s first term on council). “We’re on the same page, we’re all trying to work together,” Charlie said. “We see all around the world the destruction that pipelines have
done to communities, and we don’t want that for our kids.” Three recent major construction ground breaking ceremonies in Burns Lake recently acknowledged that work was being done within BLB traditional territories, with BLB leadership invited to attend media events as community representatives. While the traditional territories are not in dispute, who speaks for the membership is another issue. “They [Enbridge] say they have support from First Nations along the route, but reserves only have jurisdiction on reserve,” Ridsdale added. “In the territory of the Wet’suwet’en… that authority lies with the
people and the clans of the nation. We’ve never signed a treaty, ceded or surrendered any of that land.” With the duty to consult with First Nations understood in different ways by interested parties, some are concerned that tensions may escalate to the point where not only pipeline reconnaissance activity will be affected, but other important local industries may start to feel an impact. “I still see a huge discontent among First Nations,” said Houston B.C. Mayor Bill Holmberg at a recent Regional District of Bulkley Nechako board meeting in Burns Lake. “They have a blockade at the
Stolen vehicle recovered
Burns Lake RCMP recover a Prince George stolen vehicle
On July 22, 2013, at 5:15 p.m., the Burns Lake RCMP responded to a report of a white cargo van driving erratically along Highway 16 West, at one point almost causing a head-on collision. Burns Lake RCMP located the cargo van and identified it as the Prince George stolen white 2004 Ford F450 cube van. A 53 year old male from Prince George, was held in custody and will appear in Provincial Court on Tuesday July 23, 2013. The Burns Lake RCMP and Prince George RCMP will be recommending charges of theft of vehicle and possession of stolen property. The investigation is continuing. If you have any information about this or any other Criminal offence, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously
contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-TIPS (8477), online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca (English only), or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637) using keyword "pgtips".
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Morice River [Southwest of Houston]. Our [forest] license holders, West Fraser and Canfor, are very concerned because it’s going to get to the point where we can’t get in there to log.”
A few rules apply at the recreation sites: 1) Maximum 14 day stay 2) Be courteous to your neighbors – keep noise to a minimum (especially after 10 p.m.) 3) Keep pets on a leash 4) Pack out your own garbage – leave the site cleaner than when you came 5) Maximum 20 km/hr – watch for children! 6) Never leave a campfire unattended.
Check out the recreation opportunities in your own backyard! For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724
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Lakes Economic Development Association’s Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate Cindy Shelford on receiving According to Work BC’s website regarding the BC Economy statistics, it is reported that her Certificate in Economic Development from as a result of expected economic growth, the employment in BCthe is setUniversity to see growth of Waterloo. by an average of 1.8 per cent each year through to 2019, creating a total of 450,000 new jobs. “British Columbia will need to increase the size of its workforce and ensure
Cindy her “thesis” the apparent disconnect it has thecompleted right skills to support economicon development in all regions. British Columbia’s labourimbalance force currentlybetween consists of 2.4 million people. Retirees vacate approximately and Northern Rural and will Southern Urban 676,000 additional jobs. In total, we can expect 1,126,000 job openings over the next communities. Through Cindy’s research process it was realized decade. British Columbia will need to increase the size of its workforce and ensure it that 70% of BC’s resources from the North. has theapproximately right skills to support economic development in allcome regions.” As a result theseindustries findings, Cindytohas been engaging It’s stated thatof resource continue be the primary economicwith drivers in many regions, this is true but B.C.’s economy is more of oriented to small businesses other communities toalso, increase awareness the significant and service industries than most provinces. It is important to focus on resource contributions that the North provides to the overall economy industries but also to concentrate on small business as these support and supply of BC. are essential in a regions success. Something very key is the importance of services rural BC, and the impact that Northern BC in particular has on the success of the province’s economy. A good article by Joel McKay, Director of Communications at South Burns Initiative LakeTrust, Trail Project CAF ofUpdate: Northern Development highlights the importance northern BC’s small communities involvement and role they play in the province’s economic future. LEDA has been actively moving the project forward with ash-bc-ishttp://www.biv.com/article/20130716/BIV0344/130719961/0/BIV/news-fl resource-dependent-now-what ongoing stakeholder meetings, obtaining necessary permits, McKay points out that “more thanand half First of all Nations major projects proposed across the archaeological assessments advisory, to review province in the coming years aretoinbest northern B.C.the – a region that accounts for only and evaluate the project utilize area and trail quality. 8% of the province’s population.” McKay goes on to say that “If we want to expand LEDA is pleased to announce thata Darwin Zimmer been and our provincial economy, we need to give hand up to our smallhas communities hired for the Lake ensure as thatthe we Project invest in Supervisor basic infrastructure thatSouth sets theBurns stage for an Trail economy to expand: roads, powerwill lines, lines, air accessfor and digital communication.” Project. Darwin berailresponsible the hiring of all the crews, Reports are indicating that BC is expected be one and of Canada’s economic leaders overseeing all components of the to project reporting to LEDA’s in the years to come. So the preparation for preparing the workforce and having Board of Directors. appropriate infrastructure in place has never been more important, and a good place For information this exciting community to start is in northernregarding BC where the majority of the major projectsinitiative, are proposed, as please contact Shelford, Economic Development Officer. Joel McKay said “IfCindy we’re going to have a conversation about the future of B.C.’s economy, it needs to begin in the north.” Lakes Economic Economic Development Lakes DevelopmentAssociation Association(LEDA), (LEDA)Innovation Place
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Mountain biking profile keeps growing WALTER STRONG
Not Another Ghost Town indeed. Taking its theme from roadside signs that starting appearing after the destruction of the Babine Forest Products sawmill near Burns Lake, B.C.-based photographer and film-maker Nicolas Teichrob’s recent video “Not Another Ghost Town” has had over 30,000 views. Released on Pinkbike. com, one of the longest running and most popular mountain biking websites, the video highlights the quality of the local riding and the spirit of the Burns Lake mountain bikers and their community which made it possible. “Burns Lake was in a unique scenario in 2012 and it was great to share the community vibe of the mountain biking community and the great trails that are present,” Teichrob said. This doesn’t come as news to local riders who have been enjoying the consistent expansion of the trail network at Boer Mountain for many years. Since forming in 2006, the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) has transformed the slopes of Boer Mountain in Burns Lake into the premier mountain biking
destination in Northern B.C. The BLMBA mission statement - Burns Lake is a world class mountain biking destination and vibrant mountain biking community - is one step closer to being officially recognized internationally. The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), formed in 1988, represents over 35,000 members worldwide. They have recently invited the BLMBA to apply to have the Boer Mountain trail network designated as an IMBA certified ride centre. There are three other IMBA destinations in B.C. Whistler, Rossland, and the South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park each have one certified-Epic trail representing highwater marks for the best in mountain biking world-wide. ‘Ride Destination’ certification, what BLMBA has been invited to apply for, refers to more than just one monumental, unforgettable trail, but to an entire trail network and the community that supports it. Not that Boer Mountain won’t eventually have that one unforgettable trail; it’s in the works, but not ready yet. “Part of the criteria is the involvement of the
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It takes a village to raise a mountain bike trail system. Local visionaries and volunteers, backed by supportive local government, business, the Burns Lake Community Forest, and the province of B.C., have worked to create the biggest thing in Northern B.C. mountain biking, just up the street from downtown Burns Lake. community and infrastructure for riders - like places to eat, hospitals, and other services,” said Susan Russell, local BLMBA volunteer. “If they think we are a possibility then an IMBA rep will visit and assess our community.
I am optimistic as we have an awesome riding community, phenomenal trails and offer a one of a kind recreational holiday.” In Burns Lake, services begin with Burnt Bikes, a full-service bike shop that also pro-
vides regular shuttle services at Boer Mountain, and extend to the entire Burns Lake community which has supported the trail system from the beginning. The upcoming sixth annual Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival
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is slated for the Aug. 16-18. Sprucing up the trails for an influx of out-of-town riders has been a shared effort. Local volunteers and members of the Nadina Fire Zone crew in Burns Lake have been trimming overgrown weeds,
shrubs, and grass. Last weekend 27 local riders got together for a Sunday weed-whacking blitz to get trails race ready. Teichrob’s ‘Not Another Ghost Town’ is best viewed at: https:// vimeo.com/67037247
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Terry Fox Run Sunday Sept 15th this year at the Francois Lake Hall Run/walk/ride/stroller starts at 1 p.m. Registration at 12:00
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Members of the Burns Lake Nadina Fire Zone unit crew dropped in on Jeff Scott (L) while he was in Burns Lake recently. The afternoon barbecue, organized by Scott’s parents who live in Burns Lake, showed appreciation for recent fund-raising effort the fire fighting crew has put into helping Scott get his recently won van into Canada. The van, once it clears customs hurdles and fees, will be modified to meet Scott’s specific mobility needs. He won the van as part of a mobility-awareness contest. The van will be put to good use as part of Scott’s work with the Live it! Love it! foundation. Walter Strong Photo
Williams Lake man arrested for additional violent offences against numerous women Contributed
An April 2013 Smithers BC investigation into an incident of forcible confinement in a vehicle, has led to several more victims being identified in the Williams Lake area. The alleged incidents predate the Smithers BC matter and spanned from 2007 to 2012 involving the same commercial truck driver. On April 8, 2013, Robert Fagg was arrested by the Smithers RCMP and charged with several violent offences
(Forcible Confinement, Assault) after his victim escaped from the Semi Truck where she was being held by Robert Fagg. As a result of the Smithers RCMP investigation, the North District R/ GIS unit began an investigation into Fagg's activities and former relationships in the Williams Lake area after receiving information from other possible victims. Robert Fagg is 24 yrs of age and had been a resident of the WIlliams Lake area.
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The Village of Burns Lake and Lake Babine Nation summer XploreSportz program continues with two community exploration camps scheduled for the beginning of August. See Village of Burns Lake recreation website for more details. XploreSportz kids recently enjoyed the Houston aquatic centre and local equestrian lessons. Don’t forget that rentals are available from the rental shack, including canoes, skateboard gear and a new stand-up paddle board.
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Canoe, Kayaks, Water Toys, Tennis & Skateboard Equipment, Food and Beverages! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Village of Burns Lake, 15 3rd Ave / P.O. Box 570, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0 Phone: 250-692-7587 Email: village@burnslake.ca www.burnslake.ca or Facebook /VillageRecreation.com
NOTICE: The Tom Forsyth Arena and the curling rink are under construction please take care when near or inside the facilities. Please check Rec. Corner, Village of Burns Lake website and face book page for facilities updates.
Rocky Mountain Rescue. Aug. 12-16, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Island Gospel Fellowship gym. For info call 250-692-3623. For kids, ages 5-12. Free event.
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My Favorite Tragedy is a three-piece acoustic band that stopped in to play an evening at the Beacon Theatre in Burns Lake on July 25, 2013. Singer/songwriter North Easton (above, R) formed the band in 2009 after the deeply felt loss of his mother and the need to find strength and hope in the face of loss. My Favorite Tragedy is rounded out by Phil Desmarais and John-Mark Desmarais. They left the next day to perform at the Kispiox Valley music festival. Local songwriter, singer, and musician Tyree Parkin opened the show with an easygoing, likeable manner that instantly wins over any crowd, even before his music does.
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Saddle club boost The Burns Lake Community Foundation recently donated $500 to the Tweedsmuir Saddle Club for bleachers and hitching rails.
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Granisle Show & Shine August 10, 2013. Come out for a day of family fun. For more info call Blaine 250-697-2558.
Salt Water Boys at Palling Community Hall August 2, 2013. For more info call: 250-698-7530.
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Jesus is not influenced by anyone’s opinion View Point By Roland & Lisa Cataford
There is no one who has been more wrongly talked about than Jesus Christ. From the time of his arrival, people have guessed, assumed and imagined things about him that could have been set straight if they had simply gone to him and asked. I have heard many errors about Jesus from people who have never read the Bible for themselves. In Jesus’ day, one group of people refused to believe he was their promised King, saying: “Does not the scripture say that the Messiah comes from Bethlehem, the city of David? But this man is from Galilee.” It’s too bad they didn’t take the time to ask him where he was born. This scenario plays
itself out every day, not only with Jesus, but with others. How many of us have believed something wrong about someone else simply because we heard it from a “friend” or because we assumed, but failed to “do unto others as we would have them do unto us” and test its accuracy? Thankfully, Jesus is not influenced by anyone else’s opinion about you and me. While others may look at our outward appearance, Jesus sees our hearts and minds. As the Great Physician he came to heal our broken-hearts. As the Good Shepherd, he came to seek and save his sheep that have gone astray. As Savior, he came to rescue us from the destructive grip and eternal penalty of our sins. Jesus was scorned because he cared for those who were low on the opinion scale of others. But since he cares for each of us, regardless of what others may think, let’s grant him the same kindness. Read about Jesus for yourself. Go to the Bible and check out his words and actions, his heart and mind. Form your own opinion. You will be glad you did.
If you see a wildfire call *5555 on your cell. Nearly half of all wildfires are preventable. Please, be responsible in our forests.
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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: August 2013. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Good Food Box pick up day Aug. 7. Foot care, all day by appt., Aug. 22. More info: (250) 694-3270.
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Grassy Plains Gospel Church
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Rocky Mountain Rescue. August 12-16, 10am to 12pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Island Gospel Fellowship gym. Contact Tracy at (250) 692-3623. For kids, ages 5/12. It’s free.
Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551
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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. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture. To list your nonprofit coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.
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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
No Worship Services during July & August 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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Burns Lake Community Church Call for summer locations and times. Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949
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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road
Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464
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We can’t have old days back when we were together. But secret tears and loving thoughts will be with us forever. In loving memory your wife Betty, daughter Bev, and many relatives and friends.
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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. 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
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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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Veterans Transition Program (UBC and UVIC) The Veterans Transition Program is the only program of its kind in Canada, where former service personnel can receive support for trauma-related stress, career transitions and family relationships. It is a group-based opportunity offered, free of charge to former members of the Canadian Forces & RCMP. Program objectives to successfully transition from military to civilian life: • Provide a professionally facilitated, confidential environment that will enable participants to understand the impact their experiences have had on their lives. • Offer group-based learning experiences focused on communication & coping skills. • Teach coping skills for dealing with trauma and to reverse cultural shock. • Encourage peer interaction. • Provide tools & techniques to process past events, optimize career transition and enhance family & social interactions. • Format: • 4-three hour Friday night sessions + 4-full Saturday sessions. • Each group consists of 7-10 participants, two or more professional facilitators and two peer support workers. Free Registration: The Veterans Transition Program is free of charge. To inquire or for more information, please email info@legionbcyukon.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 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
BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 CRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.562.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.nor thernyouthonline.ca (4:00 to 11:00 pm daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.
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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
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TREATY CHIEF NEGOTIATOR Reporting to: Lake Babine Nation Treaty Society Board Salary & Benefits Negotiable Qualifications • Post Secondary or equivalent • Skills: Negotiations, Decision-making, Computer / Internet Use, Supervision • Understanding of Babine Carrier Culture an asset.
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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0112, W0130 AND W0198 Please be advised that the following woodlot licencees are proposing to remove the private land that is associated with the woodlot licence. W0112 held by E.A. Strimbold Ltd is proposing to remove 70 hectares. W0130 held by Solid Ground Contracting Ltd is proposing to remove 84 hectares. W0198 held by Marvin Strimbold is proposing to remove 168 hectares. All of the private land is in the Forestdale/Elwin Lake area. Inquiries and/or comments must be submitted to The Forestdale Canyon Adventure Ltd (Alison Patch, RPF) at 7296 Colleymount Road, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E2 by August 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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Apt/Condo for Rent 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 250-845-2448 or 250-8454505
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