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Babine Lake salmon collapse

Open fire ban in effect The long, hot dryspell may be catching up to us in the form of lightening strike caused wildfires.

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Lowest sockeye salmon return in living memory

Hampton invests heavily

WALTER STRONG Lake Babine Nation (LBN) Chief Wilf Adam was prepared to hear that the sockeye salmon return would be low this year, but he wasn’t prepared for the official numbers that came out recently.

Adam said that this year’s Babine sockeye return is the lowest in living memory.

Normally, the sockeye return to Lake Babine is between one and two million fish, Adam explained. This year, estimates place the return at around 540,000 fish. Minimum return from a conservation standpoint is around 400,000.

Babine Lake produces 85 per cent of Skeena sockeye, but with returns forecasted to be not much higher than minimums required to fill channels and tributaries, LBN is being put in the position of choosing between food stock and the health of the salmon population.

Adam places the responsibility for the situation squarely on the shoulders of provincial and federal governments, as well as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).

“They dump mine tailings into our lake, strip forests from along our streams, overfish our wild sockeye, sign agreements that permit Alaska to fish our sockeye even when they are at critically low levels, eliminate important scientific monitoring and research activities, ignore their own policies, ...see SALMON ▼ P2

Major dust mitigation system upgrades at the Hampton Affiliates Decker Lake sawmill near Burns Lake are expected to be complete early this fall. A dust extraction unit is currently on site and being installed.

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Lightening strikes ...page 3 Local resident Wayne Wood captured this photo Thursday afternoon from his house on the Southside of Francois Lake. See more details page 3.

People who insist on refusing new wireless electrical meters can keep their old mechanical meter as long as it lasts, if they pay a monthly fee, Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced.

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Last year’s sockeye salmon harvest had given hope that traditional inland commercial salmon fisheries might be making a comeback. This year’s return in Babine Lake is the lowest in living memory, leaving many local First Nations members to struggle with the prospects of barely enough salmon for sustenance.

REC SITES from ▼ P1 and when the inevitable happens, let us choose between the food necessary to get through the winter and ensuring enough sockeye spawn”, Adam said.

The annual First Nations salmon fishery is central to indigenous culture and well-being. Locally, LBN members are concerned for what the low salmon return will mean for food stocks this year.

Adam said that the unless the situation changes, LBN members can expect a minimal number of salmon, “mainly enough for sustenance for the winter.”

The past two years had been very successful years for the LBN fisheries, with numbers large enough to sustain a commercial salmon market.

The collapse of the salmon return also means that the recreational Babine Lake salmon fishery is currently closed.

“Typically the sockeye season opens Aug. 1 for

sport anglers on Babine Lake,” said Jeff Palm, conservation officer for the Bulkley Stikine Zone.

Unless things drastically change, the season will remain closed.”

A July 17, 2013 notice from the DFO reads: “Until further notice, the waters of Babine Lake, Babine River, Fulton River, and Pinkut Creek will remain closed to the retention of sockeye salmon.

In-season forecasts for Skeena sockeye are below the threshold to allow for retention in recreational fisheries as per the Skeena Decision guidelines in the 2013 North Coast Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management Plan. This closes the entire Skeena River and all its lakes and tributaries to angling for sockeye salmon.”

The cause of the sockeye salmon decline is not fully understood, although conservationists have highlighted the damage done by Alaskan fisheries.

See July 24, 2013 Lakes District News for story on issue with Alaskan fisheries.

Dry July one for the record books in parts of province

TOM FLETCHER

Not a drop of rain was recorded at Vancouver and Victoria airports during July, the first time that has happened since Environment Canada began keeping rainfall records in 1937.

Burns Lake received only 11.9 millimeters of precipitation in July.

Much of the rest of B.C. also had an unusually dry month, with numerous local records falling. Williams Lake airport recorded 1.6 mm of rain during the entire month, while communities in the northwest had only occasional showers.

Provincial bans on all open burning including campfires took effect Thursday in the Kamloops and Coastal fire districts, covering most of southern and central B.C. The ban covers coastal areas except Haida Gwaii and the designated "fog zone" along the west coast of Vancouver Island.

The ban was extended on Aug. 2 to include the Northwest fire zone.

Fire bans apply to open fires of any size, including those with permits, as well as industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches and burn barrels. Camp stoves that use propane or briquettes are still allowed.

The ban took effect as rain showers were forecast for many areas of B.C. The B.C. government's wildfire management branch says lightning is expected over the next week in the coastal region.

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A helitack water-bucket is lowered for the day in Burns Lake on Aug. 1, 2013 after the helicopter assisted wildfire initial attack crews deal with local wildfires.

The long, hot dry-spell may be catching up to us in the form of lightening strike caused wildfires.

On Aug. 1, the Northwest Fire Centre (NWFC) responded to three fires on the north side of Francois Lake. Smoke from one of the fires was visible from Burns Lake, as was the early evening activity of a four-prop water bomber and a helicopter operated waterbucket.

“The largest of these new fires is 4.6 hectares in size, and is located on the north side of Francois Lake west of the ferry crossing,” said Suzanne Pearce, information officer for the NWFC. “Heavy equipment and a helicopter will be supporting 13 firefighters, working to contain the fire. A second fire in the same region is approximately two hectares in size. 13 firefighters, along with heavy equipment and a helicopter are working to contain this fire. An additional 20 firefighters are en route this morning to assist with these two fires. Ground crews working on these fires were supported by air tankers last evening.”

The NWFC expects to be busy dealing with more area

wildfires triggered by lightening strikes.

With the fire danger rating listed at high to extreme throughout the Northwest fire zone, the province has issued an ‘open-fire ban’.

Effective as of noon, Aug. 2, 2013 and until further notice, all open fires are prohibited within the Northwest Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

Specifically, prohibited activities include burning any waste, slash or other materials; stubble or grass fires of any size over any area; the use of fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description; the use of tiki torches.

The prohibition does not restrict campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. Anyone lighting a campfire must maintain a fireguard by removing flammable debris from the campfire area and must have a hand tool or at least eight litres of water available nearby to properly extinguish the fire.

Tickets, large fines, jail time, and court orders to pay all fire fighting and associated costs can follow your refusal to abide by the fire ban.

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Lake Babine rapid decline

B.C. aboriginal progress fragile

It’s been a terrible start to this year’s Babine Lake sockeye fishery, and there doesn’t seem to be any one cause that can be isolated to explain the massive decline in this year’s salmon return so far.

The Alaskan fishery, which takes up a lot of sockeye thanks to nonselective fishing methods, has been identified as a contributing factor, but even the conservationists who identified the issue with the Alaskan fishery say that one problem alone can’t account for the massive decline.

Lake Babine Nation (LBN) Chief Wilf Adam probably hit the nail on the head when he identified a range of issues that the salmon harvest faces. One suspects that it is a cumulative effect here, and not one particular hazard that explains the decline.

It’s not that Adam isn’t familiar with the ebb and flow of salmon returns; he never said every year should be a banner year. What he did say is that no one alive remembers a salmon return this low. If that isn’t enough for everyone to sit up and take notice, nothing is.

Cumulative effect is a hot topic when it comes to assessing industrial projects.

Although provincial and federal regulators are directed to take into account the multiplier effect of several industrial projects in an area, the assessment of cumulative impact remains one of the most criticized aspects of present-day environmental assessments.

As an example of cumulative effects, consider waste-water runoff. Tailings pond leaching from one project might not have a significant effect on a lake or watershed, but add two or three to the mix, and the cumulative effect could be overwhelming.

Sorting out what happened this year with the salmon return should be a priority for the department of fisheries and oceans and the province, but that’s doubtful.

The priority is moving forward with pipelines.

Other priorities over the past year, looking at the federal record, have been to remove legislative protection of Northern B.C. rivers, streams and lakes.

As I understand the regulations that remain, Lake Babine should fall under even the newer and much curtailed list of protected water bodies because it is the site of a commercial fishery.

Or should we now say a potential commercial fishery, as it’s expected to provide barely enough sustenance to get through this winter for LBN citizens?

It’s hard not to be cynical and look at weakened watershed protection regulations as if they were put in place to slowly define away the river systems that automatically trigger more serious environmental reviews.

If the salmon fishery on Babine Lake is destroyed, then that’s one less lake that needs to be worried about from a regulatory point of view. It’s only automatically protected if it supports a commercial fishery, so let the fishery die off and that’s one less protected lake.

Of course, it’s absurdly cynical to look at it this way, right? A government would never turn a blind eye to the destruction of an indigenous way of life so that it wouldn’t have to deal with it in the future, would it?

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The ceremonies have become common at the B.C. legislature. Government officials and aboriginal leaders gather to celebrate resource sharing agreements that allow economic development in areas that need employment but are hampered by a century of uncertainty and dispute over treaties, or lack thereof.

This approach emerged a decade ago with forest agreements. The B.C. Liberal government bought back timber cutting licences from big forest firms and made them available for community forests and aboriginal communities who claimed the areas as their traditional territories.

Recently the approach was extended to mining revenues and water licence fees paid by private power developers.

These are substantial steps forward for the only province in Canada in treaty limbo. A 2010 sharing deal worth more than $30 million in royalties for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine north of Prince George helped the McLeod Lake Indian Band recover from the pine beetle and forestry slump that devastated its business base.

After many years of struggle, Mount Milligan expects to go into production this year. Another agreement with Kamloops-area communities shared revenues from an expanded Afton mine.

Perhaps the most ambitious agreement was concluded in March of this year when the government signed a deal with the Tahltan Nation for mining and hydroelectric development in remote northwestern B.C. The deal clears the way for a major extension of the BC Hydro grid to power the Tahltan village of Iskut and also the Red Chris metal mine, opening up the region to other mining and hydro potential as well.

To get that deal, the province put up $20 million last year to buy back Shell Canada’s coalbed gas leases in the Klappan region, headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. Those leases had become a target of international protest.

Even after these expensive concessions, it would be an error to conclude that all is well between the Tahltan and the province. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad on this point during the recent legislature session.

The Tahltan Central Council was pleased about shared decision-making on resource projects, until they found out that B.C. had handed the environmental assessment of a new open-pit coal mine over to the federal government. The proposed mine is in the Klappan, known around the world as the Sacred Headwaters.

Rustad said shared decision-making deals such as the Tahltan agreement do not cover activities of the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Whether the review of that coal mine is federal, provincial or combined, it requires extensive consultation with affected parties.

That’s great, but all that goodwill could evaporate quickly if a coal mine ends up getting a permit despite Tahltan objections.

Rustad’s Nechako Lakes constituency is also a focal point for oil and gas pipeline proposals. Donaldson highlighted another problem. Last year the government signed a reconciliation agreement with the Gitanyow First Nation near Terrace, one of many communities struggling to get through the B.C. treaty negotiation process.

That agreement included a joint land-use plan. Then the Environmental Assessment Office asked the Gitanyow for its input on proposed gas pipelines through its territory, to feed the government’s liquefied natural gas plans. Again, the joint land-use plan has no provision for pipelines.

The Gitanyow hereditary chiefs wrote to the B.C. government in July, threatening to go to court over the pipeline proposal and questioning the value of their hard-won reconciliation agreement.

Resource revenue sharing agreements and shared land-use plans are well-intentioned and represent real progress. But these situations show how fragile they are.

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Hampton Affiliates invests heavily in Decker Lake sawmill safety Major dust mitigation improvements at local mill should be complete this fall

among mills in the central and north central interior, where the majority of wood processed is pine-beetle killed wood.

The Vancouver Sun, through a freedom of information request, recently reported that many B.C. mills have had WorkSafe ‘orders’ or citations issued against them during the past year for excessive wood dust levels.

The Decker Lake mill was reported to have received a citation for wood dust levels on Jan. 20, 2013.

In total, it was reported that 25 sawmills throughout the provWALTER STRONG ince were ordered by WorkSafe BC to remove excessive dust Major dust mitigation system upgrades at the Hampton Af- build-up between October 2012 and May 2013. According to the filiates Decker Lake sawmill near Burns Lake are expected to report, all mills complied.

All but three of the mills were within the interior regions where be complete early this fall. A dust extraction unit is currently on pine beetle killed wood is predominately processed. site and being installed. It is expected to be operational by early Zika confirmed that there are no standing WorkSafe BC orSeptember 2013.

The installation of the dust extraction unit will cap off cost- ders against the Decker Lake sawmill, and any previous minor ly improvements to dust mitigation systems and process at the infringements were quickly dealt with.

“WorkSafe BC usually visits Decker Lake every 30 to 45 days,” Decker Lake facility.

Zika said. “When they write up an order, we respond immediate“You’re approaching almost a million dollars in improvements that have gone into Decker,” Hampton Affiliates CEO Steve Zika ly, but the orders stay open until they have officially signed off.”

Hampton Affiliates has also been participating in an voluntary, said. “That’s a significant investment when you’re talking about industry-wide ‘Wood Dust Mitigation and Control Audit’. a mill the size of Decker.”

The protocol was developed by a group of 10 forestry comThe ongoing upgrades to dust mitigation systems and increased clean-up staff hirings, are part of Hampton Affiliates panies and with the input of the union of United Steelworkers commitment, along with the rest of the B.C. sawmill industry, (USW) which represents mill workers in B.C. The companies involved in building the audit standard were Canto improve the safety at B.C. sawmills in light of two mill explofor, West Fraser, Tolko, Interfor, Western Forest, Sinclar Group, sions - in Burns Lake and in Prince George - which resulted in the Hampton Affiliates, Weyerhaeuser, Conifex and Dunkley Lumber. loss of four lives and many injuries.

The independent auditing program is not meant to replace A significant problem is the nature of dust resulting from proWorkSafe BC inspections and regulation, but will work as an adcessing pine beetle killed wood, which is drier and possibly more ditional flammable due to the presence of resins left behind ORK AFE USUALLY VISITS ECKER AKE safety by a tree’s defensive response to the pine beetle’s activity.

EVERY TO DAYS IKA SAID HEN THEY measure alongAmong the actions taken after the 2012 mill exWRITE UP AN ORDER WE RESPOND IMMEDIATELY side and plosions, was an April 26, 2012 directive issued to in coall B.C. sawmills to reduce dust to a level of oneBUT THE ORDERS STAY OPEN UNTIL THEY HAVE operation eighth of an inch over no more than five per cent of with proOFFICIALLY SIGNED OFF all surfaces in the mill operation. vincial The current rebuild of the Babine Forest ProdTEVE IKA r e g u l a ucts sawmill will include the latest approaches to tors. dust mitigation from the ground up, an option that “We have a bit of work to do to identify who is going to do the older mills do not have as they’re forced to retrofit operational work of the third-party auditor,” Zika said.

“We expect to have production lines to meet the new dust mitigation standards.

As an example, the debarker being installed at the Babine site that in place for our Decker Lake facility, likely before the end will be installed externally to the sawmill building itself to keep of the year.”

Information discovered through the self-audits, which are to excessive dust outdoors.

Meeting the new WorkSafe BC wood dust accumulation stan- begin this fall, will be shared with mills across B.C. and Alberta dards for B.C. sawmills has been an ongoing problem, especially at no cost.

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Drop off entry for by August 25 at the Burns Lake Vet Clinic. Lots more to do - look for your Revised Fall Fair Book in this week’s issue of the Lakes District News.

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.

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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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A little-noticed federal ocean monitoring program around Kitimat is the clearest signal yet that the federal government is preparing the region for crude oil tanker traffic, Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver says.

Weaver was catching up on his scientific reading after the B.C. election when he stumbled on a line – ‘almost a throwaway’– in the April issue of Canadian Ocean Science Newsletter.

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"My conclusion is, come hell or high water, the intention of the feds right now is to ship bitumen to Asia through Kitimat," Weaver said in an interview.

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Environment Canada spokesman Mark Johnson issued a statement confirming the program was funded in the 2012 federal budget, under the government's "responsible resource development" initiative.

Its purpose is to "to improve the scientific understanding of diluted bitumen products and to improve operational capabilities to provide timely scientific assessment in the event of an oil spill.

"The Government of Canada is increasing research into non-conventional petroleum products to fortify Canada's marine prevention, preparedness and response capabilities.

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People who insist on refusing new wireless electrical meters can keep their old mechanical meter as long as it lasts, if they pay a monthly fee, Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced.

Customers can keep their mechanical meters until they break down, their Measurement Canada accuracy seal expires or the customer relocates.

The mechanical meter option is added to an earlier compromise with BC Hydro customers who still don't have a digital smart meter, which transmits power consumption and status via radio signals. Customers can have a digital meter with its transmission function turned off, or keep their old meter, as long as they pay the cost of having the meter read manually.

Bennett said the cost of meter reading will be about $20 a month. Customers who accept a deactivated smart meter will also pay a fee of about $100 to have it adjusted.

The fee to keep a mechanical meter will be higher, because it will require a separate system to manually record and bill for power consumption, Bennett said.

BC Hydro reports that 60,000 smart meter installations have been delayed due to customer request, while 1.8 million or 96 per cent of customers now have a functioning smart meter.

Some people persist in the belief that the radio signals from smart meters are a health hazard, despite the fact that the periodic meter signals represent a tiny fraction of the radio frequency exposure from a working mobile phone.

Bennett said mechanical meters are obsolete, and eventually every customer will have a smart meter, whether it transmits or not.

"When somebody's analog meter wears out, stops working, there are no analog meters to reinstall," Bennett said.

"You can't buy them anywhere."

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• PERFORMANCE PARTS - GAS & DIESEL Jay Higginson – • LIFT KITS - CUSTOM Gerald Whitford – Employed BUILDSEmployed try pen Car e “Th “The MINE Program Foundation Program• WELDING got me RIMS the doo - ALL r for training got me a job!• CUSTOM in operat I’m excited, it’s work in BRANDSing mining rock tru cks and loaders.

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Valerie Sadlier – Employed Because of the ABT program, I have now started a rewarding career as an Administrative Assistant and can support myself in today’s economy.

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Katrina Woodgate – Enrolled in CNC’s Administrative Assistant “I found the flexible classroom schedules and individual student support in the AEC classroom very helpful.” I like CNC Lakes Campus because of the helpful instructors, friendly staff members and daycare services available.”

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Soccer camps were held in Burns Lake recently. Paul Contumelias and Ricki Petersen of Victoria-based Embody Life Fitness were in Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers, and the Hazeltons to lead participants in drills and games. The Bulkley Valley Credit Union provided financial assistance to make the soccer camps possible.

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The Burns Lake Community Foundation donated $500 to the Village of Burns Lake for Radley Beach Rental Shack summer programs.

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Logan Wilson, Rec Coordinator 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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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.

The Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival: Aug. 16 to 18. Kids Races, Downhill, Jump Jam, 4Cross & more. www.burnslaketrails.ca

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A great big thank you to my family and friends for the wonderful 90th birthday party.

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The Sensible BC tour is coming to town!

Meet Dana Larsen and join the campaign for a marijuana referendum.

Money for community

The Burns Lake Community Foundation recently awarded $875 to the Francois-Tschesinkut Lake Recreation Commission.

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Cullen has been dealing with Enbridge’s proposal since 2005 (3932 Hwy 16) when the idea started to first gain traction. At the time he was New Hazelton - 6pm, Rainbow Restaurant open to discussions with Enbridge, to at least see what the com(3422 Laurier) pany had in mind.

Since then, he’s lost faith in the company’s ability to find the social license it would need to proceed. And the divisiveness of the proposal has served to poison other conversations surroundFind out more at http://SensibleBC.ca ing energy infrastructure in the Northwest. “Natural gas discussions have been hurt by the Enbridge process; people don’t trust the [regulatory] process anymore.”

The biggest part of the process has been the recently concluded federal Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Joint Review Panel (JRP), but Cullen September 6th, 7th & 8th, 2013 has lost any confidence he might have initially had in the ability of the JRP to decide against the pipeline, if that’s How are your summer projects coming along? what the evidence demands.

Almost finished? Enter your projects at the “[Prime Minister Stephen] Harper th has made the JRP into window dress70 Annual Fall Fair and you could be a 1st Place Exhibitor: ing,” Cullen observed. “What the JRP CASH PRIZE REWARDS!! ...see ENBRIDGE t P11

Skeena MP Nathan Cullen stopped in Burns Lake on July 29, 2013 as part of a low-key riding visit. Instead of formal, large gatherings Cullen set up meetings with small groups of concerned citizens to hear what matters to them without the intimidating trappings of a public, town-hall type forum.

One of his stops in Burns Lake was for a meeting with the Lakes District Clean Waters Society to discuss local concerns surrounding the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal.

Later, he expanded on issues raised during the meeting.

Cullen’s position on the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project is well known.

“The risks aren’t worth the benefits,” Cullen repeated.

But for Cullen the risks go beyond the obvious environmental risks. He wants to include the risk that the federal government and its regulatory processes could lose their legitimacy in the voter’s eye.

“Oil shouldn’t run a government,” he said. “Every other environmental or energy policy is eclipsed by the focus on getting oil to the coast.”

“The federal budget for alternative energy research is zero.”

Which, in Cullen’s view, is short-sighted.

“If what you depend on is running out, wouldn’t you invest in alternate strategies?”

All the recent sunny weather makes this a perfect time to take advantage of all the FREE camping available at all recreation sites in the Nadina District!

These sites are maintained by the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society (LORS).

The family of Winnie Stevens would like to thank all the staff at The Pines for their support and care of Winnie over the past eight months and during her brief illness.

Monday August 12

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

Granisle Show & Shine August 10, 2013. Come out for a day of family fun. For more info call Blaine 250-697-2558.

Entertainer Kite Flying Contest Pet Show

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“THE AMAZING R ACE” Elvis Impersonat Fall Fair Idol Com or/ petition Teen Tractor Pul l Teen Dance and Bon Fire

Mechanical Bull Riding Contests for Kids, Teens and Adults

Northern Country Logger Sports Girls Drill Team from Team Penning Vanderhoof Exhibit Hall Heritage Tent Livestock Exhibits Mom and Baby Tent Petting Zoo ble 4-H Overnight Camping availa

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Beacon Theatre has a Matinee Sunday @ 4:00PM all seats $9 and don’t forget about “Reel Deal Wednesday ” all seats $6 & $9.

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Cullen states Enbridge sucks up too much oxygen

Enbridge from ▼ P10 panelists signed up for is not what they’re doing.”

Originally, the JRP was to have the authority to make a binding decision. Changes introduced in August, 2012 under the Jobs, Growth and Long Term Prosperity Act (Bill C-38) by the federal government are widely regarded by industry observers to have stripped that authority away and given final decision-making authority to the federal government.

Now, Cullen said, the JRP will do the best that it can with the situation by outlining the hazards presented by the Enbridge proposal, and the conditions that might mitigate those hazards.

“If you are on that panel and you know what the Harper government’s conclusion already is, your only option is to mitigate the damage.”

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Controversial sign or not , Cullen stands in front of ‘No to Enbridge’ sign with the Lakes District Clean Waters Society. bridge agenda is driven by foreign interests, especially since the 2012 $15 billion sale of Calgary based Nexen Inc. to the China National Offshore Oil Company.

“Since the sale of Nexen to the Chinese government, it [the pipeline] has become a

Chinese project as far as I’m concerned,” Cullen said.

“Whenever I hear Harper say that the pipeline is in the national interest, I have to assume he means the Chinese national interest.”

While Cullen is more than willing to carry the

concerns of his constituents to Ottawa on the Enbridge issue, he looks forward to the day when the discussion is behind us, as he doesn’t believe that Enbridge will ultimately be able to get the social approval it needs to proceed.

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so much oxygen,” Cullen said. “I’d rather be working on other things, like the missing salmon.”

Cullen was referring to this year’s massive decline of the Skeena fishery, which has impacted local First Nations heavily as well.

Funds for business face lifts Business facade grants program in the works WALTER STRONG A business facade revitalization program that came to the attention of Village of Burns Lake (VBL) council at the end of May 2013, has been approved for Burns Lake.

The Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Business Facade Improvement program could, according to a May 24, 2013 VBL council report, provide up to $20,000 worth of funding annually to be allocated to a maximum of $5000 per business facade upgrade.

Eligibility criteria will be determined at the conclusion of current downtown revitalization design guidelines being considered

by Burns Lake businesses and the Downtown Revitalization Committee.

The funds are matching funds, so a dollar spent by the business is met by a dollar from the NDIT. Details of how the funding will be allocated will not be available until after design guideline criteria are established and the VBL has approved those criteria.

“We distributed a copy of the draft design guidelines a few weeks ago, and have given the public until July 26 to weigh in,” said Emile Scheffel, Village of Burns Lake economic development officer.

The draft design guidelines and survey were hand delivered

by Scheffel to businesses along the revitalization corridor. Electronic versions of the documents were distributed through email and social media.

“Once public feedback is received and brought back to the Downtown Revitalization Committee, we'll be able to finalize the design guidelines and open up the facade program for applications from downtown businesses.”

It is too early to begin looking for applications for the grants.

The Village of Burns Lake expects to have a facade improvement grant application package ready later this fall.

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Obituaries GEORGE S. E. BOWERS

Jan. 5, 1935 - June 25, 2013 George, born in Toronto, Jan. 5, 1935 of Quesnel, BC died peacefully at Dunrovin Nursing Home, Jun. 25, 2013 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Blanche of almost 40 years.

He will be sadly missed by his step-children, grandchildren and great-children, his 5 younger siblings as well as extended family and friends.

As an Ontario farm boy, he developed an interest in animal husbandry, agriculture and large machinery. Throughout his life he exhibited a special strength in visual memory skills and loved being tested on locations of places. George and Blanche made many trips with their motor-home, travelling throughout Canada and US visiting family and friends along the way. They also travelled to their perspective family roots England and Ireland.

George pursued careers in electricity, and road construction, R.C.M.P, BC Hydro and BC Natural Gas. George and Blanche built their final dream home and hobby farm in a picturesque setting at Burns Lake. There, as was always the case, neighbours, family and friends from near and far enjoyed a warm welcome and many a fine meal as a result of the fruits of their labour.

WINNIFRED (WINNIE) MARY STEVENS December 6,1921 July 4, 2013

Winnie passed away peacefully and graciously on July 4th, 2013 in Burns Lake after a short illness, her loving family at her side.

Winnie was born in Rapid City, Manitoba. In 1942 she married the love of her life and lifetime friend Leroy who predeceased her in 2009. She was well known in the community for her exceptional knitting skill and puts lots of love into everything she made. She loved to travel and made many trips to England, Europe, as well as Hawaii and Mexico.

There was not a trip too long or too short for Winnie. They were all an adventure for her and she enjoyed them all, even the short local drives.

She also loved wildlife and was always on the lookout wherever she travelled. One of her great loves was the summer cabin at Babine Lake where she and Leroy spent time gardening, fishing and enjoying nature, especially the ducks and the loons.

Winnie will be loving remembered by her sons Geoffrey (Barbara), Murray (Geri) and daughter Judy (Chris) as well as her grandchildren Todd (Misti), Lori (Mark), Shaun, Heather, Mark, Ben (Tina) and great grandchildren Hailey, Brady, Paige and Erin.

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 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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Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES).

STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 2.98 acres for sale $138,000.

Acreage nestled in beautiful Meadowbrook area Kimberley, BC. Water & septic hookup in place. Property backing onto a creek & views of the Kimberley Alpine Resort Ski Hill. Assessed value $151,000. Zoned RR4. Minutes from Ski Hill & golf courses. Please contact 250-342-8334 or tierco70@gmail.com

Lake Babine Nation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

Duties: • Secures negotiation mandates • Sets up and prepares tripartite workplan for main table negotiations • Prepares background and summary documents • Ability to drafts position / interest papers for the Nation in consultation with the Treaty Board and for negotiation • Directs and participates in side table negotiations • Supervises and directs employees and other contractors hired to support treaty development and negotiations; manages the Research team and develops individualized research plan and activities for each researcher • Responsible for the preparation of treaty negotiations budget and the strategic work plan for the Treaty Negotiations • Maintains appropriate liaison with government departments, ministries, agencies, UNBC and other interested groups and individuals regarding the advancement of the Lake Babine Treaty developments • Develop a management integration plan with respect to services and programs in areas of governance and jurisdictional issues revolving around treaty developments • Prepares funding proposals design to support the activities of the Treaty negotiations • Prepares and implements a communications work plan • Works closely with and keeps Lake Babine Nations Council and administration informed of all Treaty activities • Other Treaty Related Duties as directed by the Local Treaty Board.

Provide cover letter & resume to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Fax: 250-692-4790 DEADLINE: AUGUST 24, 2013 ONLY THOSE SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

Terry Fox Run A healthy local economy depends on you

SHOP LOCALLY

Sunday Sept 15th this year at the Francois Lake Hall Run/walk/ride/stroller starts at 1 p.m. Registration at 12:00

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

Power Plant Operator Regional Power has been in the business of developing, building, refurbishing and operating hydroelectric power plants for over 25 years. Regional Power is looking for a hydroelectric Plant Operator to work at its power generating facility near Dease Lake, British Columbia.

The successful candidate would be working in a team environment and would be faced with unique experiences while working in the green and renewable power industry. Experience in electrical, power and control fields is desired.

The successful candidate would start immediately.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to Human Resources at the following email address: operationshr@regionalpower.com or fax to 1-905-363-4202

Mining

Mining

Accounting Superintendent – Term Position

Huckleberry Mines is an operational copper/molybdenum mine located approximately 130 south of Smithers and 86 southwest of Houston, in west central British Columbia. The mine is owned by Huckleberry Mines Ltd. and produces approximately 80,000 WMT of copper concentrate annually, while employing approximately 270 staff. The mine has been operating since 1997 and is scheduled to continue mining operations until 2021.

Huckleberry Mines· head ofÀce is located in 9ancouYer, British Columbia.

Due to a temporary vacancy, we are seeking an Accounting Superintendent on a term contract, who will report jointly to the Mine General Manager and VP Finance. The VP Finance will work closely with successful candidate on a project by project basis.

Responsibilities will include: • Manage a staff of 13 in accounting, payroll, warehousing, inventory, purchasing and IT support • Management reporting • Budget preparation and reporting • Monthly Ànancial preparation and reporting • Coordination of quarterly and annual audit/reviews • System and procedural updates in Accounting and Information Technology

The ideal candidate for this position will be a designated accountant, preferably with resource based experience, who has strong Ànancial and managerial experience.

The individual must work well both independently and in a team environment as well, must be capable of high level conceptual planning and Ànancial modeling, while still be willing to perform regular daily accounting and bookkeeping functions. Strong knowledge of MS 2fÀce Suite is mandatory, especially Excel. Experience with Accpac Accounting and Guardian Inventory software is preferable.

Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia.

Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.

The initial term of the contract will be four months with the potential for an extension based on the Company’s requirements and the candidate’s availability.

Huckleberry Mines offers a competitive compensation based on experience and capabilities, acknowledging the temporary nature of the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4ualiÀed candidates can submit their resumes in conÀdence to

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com

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Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Legal

RV Sites

Other Areas

Apt/Condo for Rent

Recreational/Sale

Boats

Legal Notices

COME visit Blind Bay Resort on Sunday, August 4 for our open house and Summer Sale. Fully serviced and landscaped RV lots at Shuswap Lake start at $119,900. Financing available. Amenities include a beautiful sandy beach, private marina, heated pool and more. Visit BlindBayResort.com for details or call 1-800-667-3993.

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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

1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar

Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson of Smithers ®

View these previously owned bikes on our website at www.hdsmithers.ca

1998 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail

$6,500 Stk #020949

1993 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

$8,500 Stk #020949

$9,499 Stk #634931

2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R

$5,995 Stk #430564

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200

$8,400 Stk #462639

2010 Yamaha Raider 1850cc

$9,499 Stk #000969

2007 Yamaha Silverado 1100cc $7,499 Stk #018601 2008 Suzuki Boulevard Stk #108265 $5,599 Stk #108265

4320 Hwy16 W

250.847.5473

www.hdsmithers.ca 1.800.410 5473

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.

17 ft. Alum. Canoe “Spring Bok” very stable, perfect of family / hunting canoe. $500.

---------------------------------13 ft. Alum. Canoe “Sports Pal” very stable & very light, 2 seats. $500.

Call (250) 692-2372

Cottages / Cabins NEW LOG CABIN for sale.

30’ x 24’, full loft. For details please call (250) 694-3535 or (250) 694-3308.

Cars - Domestic

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Beachfront Avorado RV Resort. New sites for sale $44,500. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership!

Call (250)228-3586 or online at: www.avorado.com

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for your next vehicle purchase!

Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians

Still serving the Lakes District

Phone: 250-845-8785

Keith Wilson

Loren Neilson

Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Highway 16, Houston 1-800-665-3151 • www.sullivangm.com

Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs

Bill & Wendy Imus

Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

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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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If detected early, Chronic Kidney Disease can be treated, thereby re reducing the risk of complications of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart attacks.

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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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fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.

This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo.

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1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

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2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski Freedom 180 F/S,

Flying Dutchman Service

The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!

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

Wood and Gas Stoves and Fireplaces

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ns Lake District News - March 17, 2010

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Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ¥For retail customers only. $7,500/$3,500/$4,000 manufacturer-to-dealer credit available on cash purchases of 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4/2013 Terrain FWD/2013 Acadia FWD. Dealers may sell for less. 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 participating dealer for details. Offers end September 3, 2013. ‡‡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 GMC Sierra Light Duty or GMC Sierra Heavy Duty. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. 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