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Multi-use facility on schedule The $3 million multiuse facility expansion of the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena in Burns Lake is on schedule and on budget, said Village of Burns Lake Chief Administrative Officer, Sheryl Worthing.

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Marijuana drive begins A 90-day countdown began Monday for a petition drive to force the effective legalization of simple possession of marijuana in B.C.

Three little pigs

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2013 Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival - three not so little pigs from the Hoffos farm near Burns Lake rest peacefully at the fair. More on page 12 and 13. Walter Strong photo

Fish study needs local char knowledge

WALTER STRONG Recreational angling is one of the most popular activities in the Lakes District for both residents and visitors. Recently, the province of B.C. had a crew of fish and wildlife biologists and technicians quietly gathering fish stock levels in Burns Lake and Decker Lake. Specifically, the team was assessing char (lake trout) population levels as part of research to support decisions about recreational angling regulations. “Char are an important tar-

get of recreational fisheries on many lakes in the Lakes District,” said Joe De Gisi, fisheries stock assessment biologist for the Skeena Region Fish and Wildlife Branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The five year project, partially funded by the BC Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, is meant to gather information about the population levels of lake char across the southern Skeena region. “We have little historical information about char in Burns

and Decker Lakes,” De Gisi said. “I’ve been told by some long-time residents that they have caught char in the past. It makes sense that they would have been there, but I can’t say how abundant they were.” The most recent netting on the lakes failed to turn up any char, suggesting that if they’re present, they’re certainly not plentiful. “Char are susceptible to overharvest and they are a cold-water fish so higher water temperatures are not in their favour,” De Gisi ...see CHAR ▼ P2

Big fish at Ootsa Lake fishing derby

The weather at Ootsa Lake for the 30 annual Ootsa Lake fishing derby, hosted by the Tweedsmuir Recreation Committee, was phenomenal, and the visitors and.

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FATAL ACCIDENT

The BC Coroners Service confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near Burns Lake on Sept. 2, 2013. He was Rodney Randolph Hoffman, aged 71, of Kamloops. Hoffman was the driver and sole occupant of a vehicle, which was travelling eastbound on Hwy. 16 about 11:40 a.m. when it was in collision with a westbound motor home about 30 kms west of Burns Lake. Mr. Hoffman was deceased at the scene. Highway 16 was closed in both directions at Rose Lake, for a period of time. SUBMITTED PHOTO

On going Burns Lake fish study

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Dan Bate and Dean Peard, field technicians with the Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resource Operations launch their boat for a day of research on Burns Lake on Aug. 28, 2013. CHAR from ▼ P1 explained. “Low oxygen is also an issue for them.”

Research shows that Burns and Decker Lakes are both difficult lakes for char to survive.

“Both Burns and Decker show low oxygen levels in the deeper water, and they show warm water near the

surface, so the amount of habitat for lake char is very constrained in those two lakes,” De Gisi said. Records for the two lakes do not go back very far, although as far back as the early 1980s, oxygen depletion at depth was already present. If you happen to catch a char while fishing on either lake, or if you remember catching char in the past, De Gisi would like to hear from you. “If anyone even has historical information about having caught char 30 or 40 years ago, I would be keen to hear from them,” he said. “If they’re willing to call me, that would be great.”

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Fall fair a fantastic show

Curing community cash crunch

With sunshine and summer-like heat for the Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival this past weekend, the event had the feel of a mini summer rodeo. Any first-time fall fair participants couldn’t help but be blown away by the scale of the show. It was really four different events happening in one place, any one of which would have been enough to justify spending the weekend at Eagle Creek. The continuous stream of festival musicians on the main stage, the western-style events in the main arena, the livestock shows and auction, and the gymkhana events at the lower Tweedsmuir Saddle Club arena, meant that visitors needed to pay attention to the schedule of events if they wanted to get the best of everything. You couldn’t see it all. If you caught one event it meant you were missing something else, but that’s the price of abundance. It was a mini Calgary Stampede, larger than the sum of its individual parts. Several events stand out in my memory. Watching handlers and animals perform together as a team is always impressive. Horses and riders, working-dogs and their handlers, the heavy-horse teams and their awesome displays of power, all leave vivid images behind. The weekend wasn’t just about watching though, it invited a lot of participation. The United Way inaugural Burns Lake fire truck pull was a huge crowd pleaser. As expected, strength in numbers and a coordinated effort proved the winning team, but all five teams made it across the finish line without any real problems. Seeing the less burly teams pull the fire engine across the finish line within a five or six second margin of the winning team should encourage more teams to enter next year. Two mechanical bulls (one for teens and adults, the other for kids) had constant lineups every day. The logger sports events had many locals come out to try their hand at things they probably don’t do every day, like throwing axes. As you’d expect, the bull-riding was won by a cowboy and the top performers in the logger sports looked like well-acquainted with hard work, but that didn’t stop greenhorns from stepping up for a shot. Maybe this is what rodeo events at larger centres felt like before they became pure spectacle and visitor participation was all but eliminated. You could walk up to any competitor and strike up a conversation they seemed glad to be part of. A city person could get tips on how to spot a strong contender in the heavy horse pull, or could talk to a rider about what it takes to blast around barrels in a horse race. There’s not so much of that at a bigger event. In Burns Lake, the performers and the crowd often traded places. You’d be talking to the person beside you at an event only to have him or her rush off to get on stage or make it to their own show or event. This unique weekend, supported and made possible by many volunteers, local sponsors, and vendors, was unlike any other fair or rodeo I’ve been to. It was the spirit of the Northwest over three days of shows, competition, and meeting new friends. You’d have to look hard to find another event like this, or else just wait for next year.

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Local politicians from across B.C. are in Vancouver Sept. 16 to 20 to take part in the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. There will be trivia reported as news, such as the cost of hotels. Suggestions to license mobility scooters or lower speed limits to 40 km/h, dreamed up in Vancouver Island retirement locales, will be rejected by delegates from the rest of the province. Serious discussion will revolve around a report by a UBCM executive committee to reshape the financial relationship between the province and local governments. If this proposal gets the support it deserves, Premier Christy Clark’s government will be asked to undo a couple of decades of political meddling in that relationship. One problem for local governments is that they depend on property tax, a stable source of revenue but one that has no relationship to the property owner’s ability to pay. It tends to load costs onto lower-income groups such as seniors and renters. Economic growth results mainly in increased corporate and personal income tax revenues as well as sales taxes, which aren’t shared with local governments. One key proposal is to return to a system of revenue sharing grants introduced by the Social Credit government in the 1980s. They were funded by one point each from personal and corporate income tax and six per cent of sales, fuel and resource tax revenues, thus increasing in years when provincial revenues were strong. The UBCM proposal is to put a share of provincial revenues into an infrastructure bank, to be distributed by the organization on a more stable basis. Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, one of the authors of the report, uses a basketball analogy to describe the current system of federal-provincial grants for road and bridge projects. It’s a “jump ball,” where communities have to apply to a fund when it’s offered and then see who gets it. Even if a community wins the jump ball, they may find themselves with costs inflated by a hot construction market and an arbitrary deadline to get the job done. Then there are new regulations imposed by senior governments. The most dramatic example these days is a 2020 federal deadline for Greater Victoria to construct land-based sewage treatment. Even with federal and provincial cost sharing, this project is going to land heavily on property tax bills, including those of pensioners and poor renters who will have it passed on to them. Leonard points to another arbitrary system, provincial facilities that pay grants in lieu of property taxes. Saanich is home to the University of Victoria, a community of 25,000 people that needs water and sewer service, as well as police and fire protection. Saanich gets an annual grant in lieu of property taxes of $120,000 for UVic, enough to cover wages and benefits for one cop and maybe some gas money. Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond, co-chair of the UBCM committee, is concerned about new water and flood protection legislation the province is preparing to impose. His district and others like it have thousands of kilometres of riverfront, with relatively few property owners. Interior communities also want BC Hydro to pay something for power lines, as is now being done with some aboriginal territories. Local politicians will be expecting a sympathetic ear from the new version of the B.C. Liberal government. Former Quesnel councillor Coralee Oakes is the new community, sport and cultural development minister, with direct responsibility for local government issues. And one of the original members of this UBCM committee was former Langley City mayor Peter Fassbender, who is now minister of education. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Multi-use facility expansion on schedule

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The $3 million multiuse facility expansion of the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena in Burns Lake is on schedule and on budget, said Village of Burns Lake (VBL) Chief Administrative Officer, Sheryl Worthing. Completion is expected towards the end of January, 2014, although unexpected delays can never be discounted. The general contractor,Venture Pacific Construction Management (VPCM), has made good on its earlier assurances that it would hire a local workforce as much as possible. Worthing reports that the majority of the construction has been done by local and area contractors. At press time, VPCM was not available to provide a detailed list of local contractors hired for the project. The initial concrete foundation work is complete. It accommodates small grade changes between the

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Work at the Tom Forsyth Memorial arena and curling rink quietly continues to be on schedule. Although the outside work has been slowed a bit by a delay in receiving laminated beams, interior work is proceeding very well. The facility expansion may be complete as early as the new year. Exterior work (L) includes a poured concrete foundation and floor, while interior work (R) includes complete renovations of the former concession area, which will now be a fitness centre, and the main floor of the curling rink building, which will be the new concession and eating area. hockey rink, the curling rink, and the former parking area built over in the expansion. Gentle ramps or stairs are built into the concrete foundation, as is a small elevator. Foundation work was a key part of the project. The entire footprint is poured concrete and not a stick-framed floor. Rick Martin, VBL director of public works said that itâ€™s all built to last, but it had to be done right the first time.

Major overhead sprinkler upgrades to the hockey arena are complete and pressurized, ready for the Sept. 23 start of on-ice activities. A new Lakes District Secondary School hockey program, and the Burns Lake Minor Hockey League with its pre-season Power Skating Program, will both be on ice before the end of the month. The new kitchen concession wonâ€™t be ready until the facility

itself is complete. The kitchen was completely dismantled, with as much as possible of the original equipment being reused as possible to save cost, and will now be located behind the existing curling rink viewing area. The curling rink ice is expected to be ready in October. Half of the curved curling rink roof has already been stripped of its old layers of roofing material, reinforced ...see ARENA t P8

Staff drop

Walter Strong Recently hired Village of Burns Lake Economic Development Officer, Emile Sheffel, will be leaving his position for opportunity elsewhere. At the moment, more details are unavailable. Sheffel began his job with the village late May 2013. Previously, he worked on the campaign to reelect Kamloops MLA Terry Lake.

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Don’t like the new look Editor: Wow what have you done to main street? I was born and raised in Burns Lake -- and although life took me away from my hometown -- I still look forward to coming home to visit family and friends. This year I was but a few feet short of high-centering my vehicle on a new addition to the town décor at the bottom of Centre Street. Being accustomed to driving down the hill into town and making a right turn up Centre Street, I was horrified to discover a large obstruction in front of Home Hardware. Seriously? Is it a garden, a meridian, a sidewalk? Who on earth decided this served a useful purpose or was even remotely pleasing to the eye? More im-

portantly, I fail to imagine how truckers manage to maneuver around that bad boy. In retrospect, I’m not exactly sure how one gets into the Home Hardware parking lot. That’s bad for business, as not everyone will make the effort to hunt for parking particularly if they’re passing through. I wanted to stop in at Home Hardware during my visit, but getting in wasn’t convenient, so I didn’t. Sorry Home Hardware. You need to speak to council about the impact this brilliant concept of landscaping has on your business. Further exploration of Main Street revealed a significant reduction in parking spots, confusing turning lanes (and I live in Calgary)? and let’s hope no one is

in a hurry to get to the post office. And what’s with the monstrosity at the bottom of First Avenue? The sign posts popping up randomly in the middle of the highway don’t appear to serve any obvious purpose. I anticipate these changes will result in fewer opportunities for tourists to stop and contribute to the local economy. The mall might carve out a portion of the tourist business, but I fear those small businesses along Main Street will suffer. I understand council wants to beautify Burns Lake; unfortunately, Main Street has been transformed into an obstacle course for motor vehicles. These beautification efforts may be appropriate in select areas of larger commu-

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nities where the focus is on enhancing the pedestrian experience. If that was indeed the intent of the plan, someone should have done more research, because there isn't typically a preponderance of year-round foot traffic in Northern communities. Furthermore, council appears to have overlooked the obvious: Main Street and the Yellowhead Hwy. are one and the same. I'm not a taxpayer, so why listen to my negative comments? Well, try listening to your taxpayers, because during my visit I heard a whole lot of comments that make mine sound downright flattering. Here's hoping council revisits their efforts to make Main Street more appealing to its residents and visitors, and brings in the dozers to remove those obstructions. With any luck, perhaps the snowplows will take care of the problem this winter? Still a Burns Lake girl at heart, Denise Andersen Calgary, Alberta

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to the following businesses and individuals for their donations to our 30th Annual Ootsa Lake Fishing Derby. There was a good turn out with lots of businesses and community members support. 2013 Derby Donations and Donators • Vanderhoof Co-op • BL Home Hardware • Burns Lake Auto Supply • Cheslatta Carrier Nations • Ross Steel Ltd. • Oscar Sports • Wistaria Rod & Gun • Ootsa Lake Outﬁtting • Dan Rensby • Tahtsa Timber • Huckleberry Mine • Subway • Lino’s • Rio Tinto • Robert & Heather Anderson • Pharmasave • Country Wide Sports • LDM • Napa • Wistaria Community Church • Northern Lights Ranch • Woods and Water • McBike and Sports

• Wes Neumeyer • Dairy Queen • B. V. Vet. Clinic • Evergreen Industrial • Smithers feed • Sullivan Motors • Jason & Katie Blackwell • Jake & Lori Petkau • Blackwell trucking • Ron Shively • Ryan Shively • Bulkley Valley Credit Union • Health in Order • Pat Kalaman • CNC • Eagle Auto • Precious Moments Photos • NAPA • Overwaitea • McEntire Contracting • Tim & Nancy Plesko • Lakes District News

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Good morning to you, good morning to you and it is a good morning. One thing going for it, it’s Saturday. I have just written a little song and I called it Good morning. It’s really quite popular. Good friends What a pleasant surprise last week to have a special friend the fire chief of our Burns Lake fire dept., Fire Chief Jim McBride, head of a great group of guys who are not only good but dedicated to their job and that means a lot. You can tell Jim is very proud of them. I have known Jim for a lot of years and has always been on my list of good friends. Although our visit was

much too short it was very pleasant. Thanks for stopping by Jim. Next time bring your lovely wife along as I would enjoy a visit with her. Another surprise today when who should walk in but my long time friend Everead Hickey. What a visit we had as he was born and spent his growing up years at Francois Lake. He and his family now live in Prince George. The family made their greater part of life on the John Martin Ranch on Colleymount. Everead, their dad, passed away at a very early age leaving the young family alone on the ranch. Margaret, their mother, still lives in Vancouver. Everead Sr. drove the mail stage from Francois Lake to Noralee on Saturday only. There were the three offices at that time; Colleymount, Clemretta at that time was also called Trout Creek. If you complain about the Colleymount Road you should have had the pleasure 40

years ago. It was worse than any cow trail. One thing I well remember was early one morning I was making the run and at windy point on the Colleymount Road was a deer being pulled down by a pack of wolves, I had to stop for them. On my way back within about three hours the wolves had cleaned up everything even the bones. Christmas?? Last week as I came into my room I opened the outside entrance and low and behold there was the merry old Christmas song Jingle Bells to cheer me up. All it did was make me wonder if I had been asleep for four months. This happened twice. What made this happen some guy must have bought a player and that’s all the tapes they had. It made my day. New dock Here is some real good news for the local boaters and of course all visitors. We once more have a lovely small boat dock

right where the old one used to be. It’s a nice size with a ramp going up the bank. It’s very well put together and looks very strong. It’s also very handy for local planes to load and unload. There has already been a local plane using it. We have been very badly in need of a local dock for many years. Who ever is responsible hats off to you. Homestead About once a week I get a chance to visit our old home. Jo and I had lived there for over 60 years. Raised a wonderful family, enjoyed our grandchildren, made so many wonderful friends. As I go through the old home I keep thinking of those wonderful years. Even if I could I would never change my life. Jo had a motto and she always would say never go to bed angry with one another, always make up and we always did. Only once I was unkind so I went to bed on the chesterfield, Jo

went into the bedroom. I could not sleep, I was so ashamed and I went to her and she had been crying. All was forgiven and that never ever happened again. Never go to bed angry, always make up and it works. There are so many treasures there; old picture albums over 100 years, a big box full of music and piles of songs I used to sing. Some I had written, old letters that are important to me. The old home was built in 1918 and is still warm and comfortable. I am told by oldtimers, now long gone, the house was moved by horses to its present location in about 1925 as its first location was by the old Jeffrey garden fence. In its 95 years at the present time, it holds lots and lots of history. It has also been the nucleus of our wonderful family who remain close for many lifetimes and I know they will. Deserted village I’m going back into the 50s. A retired trapper

from Ootsa Lake called Fred Knowles moved into a cabin next to us. He had come into the Lakes in 1911. He had been a trapper partner to Ed VanTine. They trapped in the White Sails. In the summers he used to travel the west coast fishing. This one trip he got caught in a bad storm so he pulled into a bay for shelter. It was here he found an old deserted village. He found a dry cabin so he spent the night there. In the morning when it was daylight he found the cabin was full of skeletons, many were children and lots of adults. It gave him the shakes to think he had slept among them. Fred toured this deserted First Nation village. The cabins were a shambles and the only good one was the one he had slept in. The furniture had been left and was wrecked too. He found out later on this village had been hit with Small Pox and it had destroyed

the villages. Fred talked to some other First Nations but it was too far back for them to remember. It seems that Small Pox destroyed many of the villages as it was disaster they had no control over. Fred never could find the name of this village. Fred Knowles spent a lot of time at our home. He loved to garden and so did my wife so they made a great pair. Fred was full of wonderful sties and as time goes on I will try to remember them and pass them on. A little saying I got on my coffee cup maybe just for me. “Clothes may make the man but it’s the hat that makes the cowboy.” School has started so watch for children on bikes and walking the roads they will be taking chances so it’s up to you to watch and slow down. Remember God loves you and so do I and big time. If you can make somebody smile you have made your day.

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Walter Strong Despite a small two per cent dip in the number of forest fires this season on a provincial level, the Northwest fire centre saw almost thirty more fires - 120 so far this season - than the 10-year running average of 91 fires. Of the 120 fires in the Northwest, 38 where handled by Nadina Zone unit and initial attack (IA) crews. Suzanne Pearce, fire information officer for the Northwest Fire Centre, reports that of those 38 fires, 18 were person-caused and the remaining 20 the result of lightning. Abandoned or improperly extinguished camp fires in provincial recreation sites throughout the area remain a concern. Thirty-five abandoned campfires were reported this season. “Despite our prevention efforts, we continue to have a very high number of abandoned campfires each year

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Equipped with an aerial torch instead of an aerial water bucket, Northwest Fire Centre crews were at work last week burning over 2500 log piles collected to be burned in the 2010 Binta fire zone. The project clears the ground for reforestation efforts. in our local recreation sites,” said Rob Krause, local Nadina Zone forest protection officer. The Burns Lake unit crew had almost half its calls to respond compressed into a one week period in early August, when they responded to 21 of the 38 fires reported so far this season in the Nadina fire zone. A compressed season didn’t mean less work for the Burns Lake wildfire fighters. “The Burns Lake unit crew, in addition to fighting fires in the Northwest fire centre, were deployed to the Yukon early in the season and Idaho through the end of August,” Pearce said. “The two Burns Lake IA crews worked in

the Nadina and Cassiar zones… and were deployed to the Prince George, Kamloops and Southeast fire centres, [and] the Yukon.” The majority of the Burns Lake crews may have disbanded for the season, but their mark on the local community remains. Wildfire management branch personnel across the province are known for the engagement with local outdoor projects. The Burns Lake crews were often seen out on local trails working on major improvements. “These projects included upgrades to boardwalks at Kager Lake; trail improvements and maintenance on the Eveneshen and Rod Reid trails; fuel

management projects at Eagle Creek, Tintagel, Kager Lake and Verdun Lookout,” Pearce said. They also did regular maintenance to the many area forest recreation sites on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. With the inevitable cool and wet fall season just around the corner, Northwest fire centre personnel have been burning debris piles made this summer in the 2010 Binta fire zone. More than 2500 piles of fire-killed trees spread across 550 hectares of scorched earth. Burning those piles help prepare the area for reforestation through the provincial Forests for Tomorrow

program. “Burning heading into winter adds an extra degree of comfort as any remaining heat in the burn area will be snow covered and extinguished before another summer’s heat is upon us,” Pearce added.

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ARENA from ▼ P5 through an engineered layout of new plywood sheathing, and clad again with new underlayment and metal roofing panels. Venture Pacific site manager Rick Williston said there have been the kind of minor delays you’d expect when construction involves as much renovation to an existing structure as this project does. None of the delays will hold up the planned schedule of trades people to have the project completed early in the new year. As expected, the facility will house a resizable court to accommodate squash and racquetball, two large multi-use rooms, a new fitness facility, a climbing wall and showers.

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Sheet lighting and sporadic lightning bolts lit up the night sky on Aug. 5, 2013 (L). Lynn and Norm Synotte returned from a vacation to find three trees with shallow splits running the full length of each cottonwood. There were no burn marks or charred would to be found, but what else could have caused a 50 foot or longer split to run from top to bottom of these trees? WALTER STRONG A heavy thunder and lightning storm rolled through Burns Lake late in the evening on Aug. 5, 2013. It made a direct hit on the Ministry of

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) building in Burns Lake, as well on at least a few trees in town. John Illes, MFLNRO operations manager for the Nadina District reported that

15 computers and laptops were destroyed in the strike, despite having been plugged into power surge protection devices. Analog phone lines were also damaged in the direct hit.

The laptops were leased, and are expected to be returnable. The computer damages shouldn’t affect the budget. Lynn and Norm Synotte returned to their Gerow Island home to find three of their large cottonwood trees ap-

peared to have been struck by lighting. At least that’s the only thing that Norm Synotte can attribute to the trunk length shallow scars that now run from top to bottom of the tall trees.

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Betty Mathews hands the message in a bottle that Dawson Byman had released on Francois Lake more than a year ago. Byman makes a point of setting a message in a bottle afloat in his travels. He includes his name, date and contact info, asking the bottle’s finder to send him an email. This is the first time that he’s had a bottle returned to him. The bottle was released in east Francois Lake and found towards the west end.

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It took almost 500 gallons of water to hose down bikes after their race runs during this year’s Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival in Burns Lake. The intention behind the bike wash station was to raise awareness surrounding the spread of invasive plant species in B.C. Walter Strong While many mountain bikers at the recent Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival in Burns

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August shows modest growth for B.C. jobs province wide Contributed British Columbia experienced modest growth in employment in August. The province had a net increase of 6,200 jobs, with part-time employment increasing by 16,000. This gain was off-set by a decrease of 9,800 full-time jobs. Since August of last year, employment is up by 8,400 in the Vancouver Island and Coast region; down by 1,500 in the Lower Mainland/ Southwest; up 5,200 jobs in the Kootenay region; and up 3,100 in the North Coast and Nechako region. B.C.'s overall unemployment rate decreased from last month, from 6.7 to 6.6 per cent. For B.C. youth under 25, the average hourly wage in August was up by 1.4 per cent compared with the year before. Employment among youth (aged 15 to 24 years) decreased in August by 4,200 jobs compared to July, and the youth unemployment rate increased slightly to 13.1 from 12.2 per cent. Employment for men over the age of 25 was up by 1,000 jobs. Women in the same age group gained 9,400 jobs. In August, the biggest job gains were seen in accommodation and food services, with an increase of 14,100 jobs. The manufacturing sector also added 5,600 jobs. A decrease was experienced in the goodsproducing sector, with a 7,100 job drop across the sector.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 A 90-day countdown began Monday for a petition drive to force the effective legalization of simple possession of marijuana in B.C. Volunteers for Sensible B.C., led by long-time drug legalization advocate Dana Larsen, have until Dec. 5 to collect more than 400,000 signatures. Using the same law that forced repeal of the harmonized sales tax, the petition to trigger a province-wide referendum needs support from 10 per cent of registered voters

in each of B.C.'s 85 electoral districts. Larsen has proposed that B.C. go around the federal prohibition with a "Sensible Policing Act" that would disallow the use of B.C. police resources to prosecute simple possession of small amounts of pot by adults. Marijuana possession cases still account for 60 per cent of drug violation reports to police in B.C., according to Statistics Canada figures from 2012. But the number of cases declined 10 per cent

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from 2011. There were 25,432 police-reported incidents of all types of drug offences in B.C. last year, a 7.4 per cent decline from 2011. Marijuana trafficking cases declined more than 20 per cent to 1,006 incidents, and importation and exportation of marijuana declined by 40 per cent. Marijuana growing cases declined 4.6 per cent, following a 28.6 per cent drop in 2011.

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(L) The Grapevine Pub and Bistro had a farewell party for long time employee Jan Berg. (L) Gerry Bros, Jake Hiebert, Brenda Hiebert Jan’s and husband Fred. (R) Jean Olsen, comfortable in her surroundings at the Burns Lake Thrift Store, is retiring after more than 20 years of volunteer service with the Burns Lake Hospital Auxiliary. She’s enjoyed her years of volunteering. “It gave me something to do on a Friday,” Olsen said. “I like to talk and visit with people.” Olsen will be moving to Prince George soon, where she will be closer to family and medical services. The community wish Jan, Fred and Jean good luck on their next adventure.

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The weather at Ootsa Lake for the 30 annual Ootsa Lake fishing derby, hosted by the Tweedsmuir Recreation Committee, was phenomenal, and the visitors and locals who entered the derby were wonderful. Supporters who were involved through volunteer time and outstanding prize donation were greatly appreciated with over 80 prizes given away. We had 148 entrants, from as far as Fort Nelson and Saskatchewan, who attended with their friends and families to enjoy the Southside at its best. Our first prize winner of $1,500, with a 9 pound 1-1/2 oz. fish was Bonnie Swaile. Second prize winning $500, with an 8 pound 2-1/2 oz. fish was Sam Moroski. Third prize taking home the much coveted electric down rigger with a 7 pound 13 oz. fish, was Danny Harrison. Fourth prize winning $300, with a 7 pound 101/2 oz. fish, was Isaac Petkau. Fifth prize, a Barbeque, was won by Bill Symes with a 7 pound 6-1/2 oz. fish. Mark your 2014 calendar now for the next Labor Day weekend Ootsa Lake Fishing Derby. There are still some big ones out there to be caught.

Panoramic view of the new Babine Sawmill construction site at the end of August. While there is still a great deal of work to be completed before start-up, the project remains on schedule. With the majority of the concrete work complete, progress is much more visible as structural steel, buildings and production equipment are being erected and placed on a daily basis. The large green building in the background is the sorter building and to the left of that is an area for the trimmer stacker. The majority of the equipment, conveyors, decks, catwalks and other infrastructure is put in place before the building is erected over them. Drawing below depicts the simple linear layout of Babine’s new two line mill.

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The 2013 Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival was a great three-day success. Summer-like weather completed the festival atmosphere. 4-H Club results below as follows: Grand Champion swine owned by Colton Lambert sold to ENS Travel of Vanderhoof , Grand Champion Lamb owned by Cobie Martens sold to Judith Wiebe of Burns Lake , Reserve Champion Swine owned by John Hoffos sold to W.A.R. Contracting Ltd. of Smithers. , Reserve champion Lamb owned by Aiden Martens sold to McKilligan Creek Cont. of Houston , Mitchell Lagimodiere's lamb sold to Sullivan Motor Products of Houston, Heidi Hoffos's swine sold to Babine Forest Products of Burns Lake, Adam Tibbetts' Lamb sold to Sullivan Motor Products of Houston, Garrett Lambert's lamb sold to Shower Valley Contracting of Vanderhoof, Matthew Bateson's swine sold to Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Antoine Hopegood's lamb sold to Red Wing Cattle Company, Addi Hoffos swine sold to Ken Nielsen Trucking of Grassy Plains. The Red Wing Cattle company donated the lamb they purchased back to the club to auction off. Bulkley Valley Credit Union purchased this animal. Proceeds from the sale will be donated the Ladies Health Auxiliary in Burns Lake.

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Fire Truck pull draws crowd The inaugural fire engine pull at the 2013 Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival brought out five times to see which team could cross the finish line the quickest. The Decker Lake Sawmill team took the competition with the fastest time, followed by the Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Department (L) and the Lakes Fitness Centre team, which won the most funds raised category. The Burns Lake Rotary team (R) showed that teamwork, and not only brawn, could be counted on to move the fire engine across the finish line. Walter Strong photos

Get informed about invasive plant seed locally PLANTS from t P9 field scabious are invasive species gaining a toehold in the area. It is important, Kiiskila said, to be able to recognize and identify invasive plants so that you can avoided spreading them. “Orange and yellow hawkweeds have exploded in the last few years and have reached the point where they are beyond the point where they can be economically treated in most cases,” Kiiskila said. It’s not only mountain bikers that need to be aware of what they’re bringing from one region to another when they travel. Offroad vehicles, boaters, and even horses can provide an unexpected source of contamination. “Most invasive plant seed re-

main viable after passing through a horse’s gut,” said Kiiskila. “It is important to feed weed-free forage for at least three days before a trip. Seeds can also be brought in accidentally as a contaminant in hay, pellets or unclean grain.” Northern B.C. lakes remain mostly clear of aquatic invasive species like milfoil and zebra mussels. To keep our lakes free of infestation, the NWIPC recommends boaters thoroughly clean, drain and dry their boats at the shoreline before transporting the boat somewhere else. Even fly fishermen need to take caution. If they are using felt-soled boots, unintended guests can be lodged in the soaked felt for transfer to another area. Kiiskila recommends either

alternating felt-soled boots or using rubber-soled waders instead. “Prevention is the best solution,” said Kiiskila. In the Burns Lake region, Darrel Hill of Roots and Shots manages invasive plant control throughout a large section of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) under contract from the NWIPC. Hill’s territory stretches from Endako to Moricetown, and from Ootsa Lake to Babine Lake. Programs exist to help control invasive plants on private property. The RDBN is a major partner in the program to prevent the further spread of invasive plant species. For more information, contact Hill by email at rootsandshootscontracting@gmail.com.

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The common tansy, with its distinct yellow flowers, are an example of an invasive species transferred to the Burns Lake area. Learning to recognize invasive types of plants and weeds is the first step to controlling their damaging spread.

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There are currently employment opportunities for seasonal arena positions. Please see the Village Website at www.burnslake.ca for job descriptions.

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Rec-Connect had another great meeting, lots is happening in the community. Thank to all the people and groups that attend! Fall progams are staring soon. Stay tuned for what’s new and upcoming.

Logan Wilson, Rec Coordinator On Sept. 22, 2013 The Kidney Foundation’s annual Kidney Walk beginning at 9 a.m. at Spirit Square. For more info contact Haley Clarke 604-736-9775 Ext. 222.

Local Business Opportunity Multi-Use Facility Concession:

The Village of Burns Lake is seeking an entrepreneur to operate the newly renovated concession area at the Multi-Use Facility when the facility opens in February of 2014. Learn all about the business opportunity or send in your expression of interest on our website: www.burnslake.ca 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.

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

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Entertainment galore at this year’s fall fair Performers were non-stop at the 2013 Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival. Whether it was the Southside serenades of Mike Robertson, the rousing musicality of the Salt Water Brothers, or the opening ceremonies performed by the Lakes District Choir, every musical taste was accommodated. Dance troupes included the Bev Hughes Highland Dancers, the Sophie Shaffer Dancers, and the Vanderhoof Drifting Squares Square Dancers. Walter Strong photos

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Local certified general accountant takes on key role with village Walter Strong Burns Lake resident Bernice Crossman has been hired as the Village of Burns Lake’s (VBL) new director of finance. Crossman began work on Sept. 3, 2013. She replaces Carla

Fox, who moved to Fernie upon her husband’s transfer there. Crossman, a certified general accountant with her own six year private accounting practise, has recently been doing work for Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL). She will remain contracted to CMSL during the early fall while her replacement there is being trained. The VBL has been without a director of finance for two months. “We are so relieved and excited to have Bernice here,” said Sheryl Worthing, VBL chief administrative officer. “Her business reputation precedes here and we know that she will be a valuable addition to our team.”

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Bernice Crossman, CGA, came on board with the Village of Burns Lake as the village’s new financial director. Crossman, is looking forward to the challenges of municipal finances.

Fair money Sandy Doré of Bulkley Valley Credit Union presents a cheque for $1000.00 to the Lakes District Fall Fair Board in support of the Children’s events and the Stock Dog Competition being held as part of this year’s fair. Submitted photo

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For service calls please phone 250-692-3337 Regular hours starting September 23. 101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake • Ph. 250-692-3337

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It’s the end of summer, and that means local bears in the area will be getting ready for their yearly hibernation. They’ll be trying to fatten up, and that means they’ll be hungry! During this time, use caution when out hiking or camping, and especially when berry picking or fishing. Carry bear spray with you as a precaution, and if possible, go with a friend. Also, use a check-in system. Be sure that somebody knows where you’re going, and when you’re expecting to return. For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

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Collymount Recreation Association members accept a $20,000 cheque on behalf Lake Babine Nation members accept an $8,984 cheque from the Nechakoto the association from the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund. Kitamaat Development Fund towards ongoing hall renovations.

Saturday, October 5th, 2013 Tweedsmuir Rod and Gun Club Doors open 6:00 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm Auction 8:00 pm

For tickets contact: Ray Maher 250-692-7766 Brenda Hiebert 250-695-6519 $35 per person

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The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund grants a $1734 cheque to the A $4165 cheque from the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund will help the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako for signage. Regional District of Bulkley Nechako develop their image bank program.

Burns Lake Mountain Bike will be hosting a Women’s Bike Retreat the last weekend in September. More info email rachelleskis@gmail.com or call (250) 692-0642.

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Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3329 (Church)

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OUR TOWN 33 Annual Terry Fox Run Sept. 15 at the Francois Lake Hall. Silent auction - handmade crafts, flower arrangements and baking to gift certificates and new items of all sorts. All proceeds go to the Terry Fox Foundation. If you or your business would like to donate items we would most appreciate it. Please contact Tammy at 692-6195 or Carla at 692-7438 to arrange for pickup. On Sept. 22, 2013 The Kidney Foundation’s annual Kidney Walk beginning at 9 a.m. at Spirit Square. For more info contact Haley Clarke, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch 604-736-9775 Ext. 222. Southside Health & Wellness Centre: September 2013. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot Care, by appt., Sept. 12, 17, & 26. Good Food Box pick up Sept. 11. Weight loss program introductory session at 2:30pm, Sept. 20. More info: (250) 694-3270.

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LD Arts Council Pieces of Eight 2013/2014 Performing Arts Season Seven exciting performances in Burns Lake, October ’13 to April ‘14, something for everyone. Brochures and ticket info at: Process 4 Circle Arts Gallery, LDFC Printing and Stationery and other locations around the Lakes District. More info 250-692-3434, 250-692-3309 or 250-692-3371 or visit our website: www.lakesdistrictarts.com Lakes District Hospital & Health Care Centre: September 2013. Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. Pines adult day centre 10am-2:30pm. Every Wed. Health Unit - Child health clinic & Chronic disease 8:30-4pm, appts. and drop in. Every Mon. (Baby drop in 1-3pm). More information (250) 692-2460. Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association will be hosting a Women’s Bike Retreat the last weekend in September. More info email rachelleskis@gmail.com or call (250) 692-0642.

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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 Burns Lake library basement - 10:30 am Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

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FOOD BANK INFORMATION 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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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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to the Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide financial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

Obituaries DENNIS HAWKSWORTH

Former Burns Lake resident Dennis Hawksworth passed away on August 30, 2013 in Kamloops after a valiant struggle with Cancer. Dennis lived life to the fullest in his 65 years. A celebration of life will be held in Calgary at the Pioneer Lodge on Oct. 26/13. In honour of Dennis’s life a donation would be gratefully received at the Kamloops Hospice Association.

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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 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. 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

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

MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION BOOK

Each year we publish a Military Service Recognition Book of Veteran’s histories and photos. Everyone is welcome to submit a history, including veterans, service personnel, relatives or friends. Send in your histories and stories early, we accept them year-round! The publishing of this book goes a long way in helping us as “Keepers of Remembrance” so that none of us forget the selfless contributions Veterans have made. Fundraising: This project produces an annual Military Service Recognition Book and raises funds for the Legion. These funds are raised through a telephone appeal to the general public and through advertising sales for the book. The book publisher, Fenety Marketing, is currently conducting a Telephone Appeal on our behalf to private citizens and business community members throughout BC and the Yukon. With the funds raised we have supported many important Legion initiatives, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder clinics for young veterans, a military skills conversion project with BCIT and the BC Seniors Games to just name a few. Story Submission: We’re calling upon members of the public to submit stories for the upcoming volume of the history book. Ways to Submit 1. By e-mail to garypeters@shaw.ca [9]. 2. By mail to: War Service Recognition Book, The Royal Canadian Legion PO Box 209, Lantzville Road, Lantzville BC V0R 2H0. The deadline for submissions for the book is June 30 each year. Disclaimer info: Upon submitting a history book story, you are giving permission for publication (both online and in the book).

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

FLOW FACTS 4 September 2013 Reservoir Elevation: 851.95 m (2795.13 ft) SLS Discharge: 31.88 m3/s Spillway discharge is expected to remain at approximately 32 m3/s until April 2014 Visit website www.waterofﬁce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ﬂow information for the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

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The Executive Assistant is accountable for providing day to day administrative support to the Child and Family Services Executive Director. This includes overseeing travel arrangements, meeting schedules, meeting minutes, writing letters, preparing documents for meetings and presentations, filing, project assistance, proposal writing, data collection and tracking, and other administrative duties as required. EDUCATION • Minimum Grade 12 education • Certificate in Business Administration preferred • Minimum of 2 years office administrative assistance with work references KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES / PREFERRED SKILLS • First Nations Culture and traditions (specifically Carrier and Sekani) • Knowledge of the child welfare system and systemic issues faced by First Nations people • Ability to work independently and within a team setting • Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel) and office technology and equipment • Excellent oral communication skills • Proven ability to write successful funding proposals • Written communication skills to compose reports and business correspondence as directed • Maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive material and client information • Ability to prioritize, manage time, and organize Proof of credentials, a class 5 Driver’s License, and a clear criminal records check will be requested from the successful applicant. To learn more, visit www.csfs.org.

The Aboriginal Patient Liaison Worker will be responsible for providing a bridge between aboriginal communities and their culture, and the Northern Health care providers at the University Hospital of Northern BC with the intent to improve access to service and quality of health care provided to Aboriginal People and their Elders. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Graduation from a recognized post-secondary degree program in Social Science; if applicable, eligibility for registration with regulatory body, plus • One (1) years recent related experience in a healthcare setting. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES / PREFERRED SKILLS • Demonstrated Cultural Competency • Preferred ﬂuency in English and Carrier dialects • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing • Ability to deal with others effectively • Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal history and culture including local and other Canadian First Nations and Metis • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position • Ability to organize work, operate related equipment and work with limited supervision • Comply with requirements of the Criminal Record Review Act Proof of credentials, a class 5 Driver’s License, and a clear criminal records check will be requested from the successful applicant. To learn more, visit www.csfs.org. TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to Email: hr@csfs.org Fax: (250)563-3376

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Shipping Supervisor As the Shipping Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the comprehensive kiln and shipping activities of the operation. Youâ€™ll supervise finished material handling through completion of loading for shipment, including coordination with the Hampton sales team. The successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating safety, maintenance reporting, cleanup, training, staffing, drying schedules and communication regarding the needs of the shipping department. This position will work closely with the finishing end to ensure the facility is fulfilling its obligation to the customer. Please forward your resume by September 16, 2013 to: Anne Currie Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited hrcanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas.

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To qualify for casual custodial work applicants must: â—? provide proof of completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) â—? successfully complete Custodial Training Course â€“ provided by School District No. 91 â—? hold a valid WHMIS certificate (can be taken after successful completion of Custodial Training Course) â—? be able to demonstrate proficiency in English; verbally, and in writing, if requested

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BUNCHER OPERATOR Top wages and benefit packages are available and camp is supplied. For more information please contact Ron at 250-845-8960. Fax resume to 250-845-3667 or by email melronn@bulkley.net

Planer Supervisor As the Planer Supervisor, you will lead the team, by example, in the safe and efficient operation of the Planer facility. The preferred candidate would demonstrate proven skills in operating and troubleshooting planer equipment, the knowledge to promote safety while producing a quality product, the desire to coach and support team members and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement. Strong communication, computer and organization skills are an asset for this position. Please forward your resume by September 16, 2013 to: Anne Currie Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited hrcanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591 Babine offers competitive compensation and benefits, the potential for career advancement and is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 8 hours. The 8 hours of job shadowing will be paid. ResumĂŠs must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration 2fĂ€ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Please forward your applications to: Human Resources School District No. 91(Nechako Lakes) Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Complete Ranch Equipment Dispersal And Outside Consignments Saturday, Sept 28,2013 – 10 am Junction Hwy 16 and Johnson Road, 14 kms West of Smithers. Dispersal List: Tractors: MF 6290 120 HP 4WD w ALO Loader & bale squeeze, JD 2950 – 85 HP 4WD w Loader, Fendt 275S 4WD w loader, NH 555 Skidsteer, Komatsu 65D Dozer Trucks/Trailers: 1985 Freightliner, 1986 Ford Dump Truck, 1984 Ford F250 Diesel, Chamberlain Cattle Liner, Doepker 48’ Drop deck, 18’ Falcon Car hauler Haying Equipment: 13’ Hesston Hydra-Swing Mower Cond., Hesston 845 round Baler, Kverneland Wrapper, Hesston SD Rake, Horst 12 Ton Bale Wagon Tillage Equipment: MF 620 Disc, Kverneland 5 bott Rollover Plow, Degelman Rock Picker, Melroe Drill, Brillion Seeder 12’, Vicon Fertilizer Spreader 1 ton, Harrows, NH Manure Spreader tandem Misc: Highliner Feed Processor, JD Silage Wagon\46’ Grain Auger, Relay Auger, JD Bush hog, Jiffy Grain Feeder, Water trailer, 13’ Clearing blade, Miller Welder, Misc Tools, Antiques Outside Consignments: NH 849 Chain Baler, Gehl High Dump 10’, 10’ Breaking Disc, Antique JD MM Square Baler, 2 Bott Plow, 46’ Grain Auger on wheels, 6’ Cultivator, 6\ Finishing Disc, Howard Rotovator Mainline Irrigation Equipment, Plus More misc Sale Managers McClary Stockyards Ltd. Abbotsford, BC (604) 864-2381 Local Rep Charlie McClary (250) 877-1770 For pictures: www.charliemcclary.com

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LUXURY ARIZONA golf course properties from $97,900. Investment or vacation home. Short and long term rental programs available. Immediate positive cash. Financing available! 604-620-3728.

HOUSE for rent on Tchesinkut Rd East. Upstairs = 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, w/d, f/s, dw. Downstairs = 30 x 60 shop. Electric / wood radiant floor heating. Lake view . N/S, pets considered $1000.00 per month. Available immediately. 604-8385023 or 778-355-1360

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October 5, 1940 - August 31, 2013 Howard was the only child born to Adry and Bernice ( Haggarty) Phillips in Castor, Alberta. Howie was a fifth generation Canadian as his ancestors arrived in Canada in the late 1700’s and was very proud when he found out he and Roy Haggarty were related. One ancestor was married to General Brock’s sister. TheTransportation family moved from the farm to Red Deer where Adry had a cement plant and a salvage yard. Howard enjoyed all kinds of sports; he excelled in speed skating, swimming, hockey, skiing, member of the Canadian Ski Patrol, football and building/flying model airplanesBoats winning numerous medals. He instilled his love of sports in his children. Howie joined the Navy in 1957, trained as a naval communicator, sailing in destroyer 17 ft. Alum. Canoe escort naval ships. In 1961, July 15, he married Cecilia Helen Sheridan from Lacombe, “Spring Bok” very Alberta. Howie and Cecile have two sons, Robert born in 1965, works for the forestry stable, perfect for family Burns canoe. Lake and Gary born in 1970, operates Gary Phillips Trucking. /inhunting $500. With navy692-2372 they moved from Victoria to various places, then to Calgary. Howie was Callthe (250) being released from the navy when The Bay of Pigs, Cuban missal crisis was happening, the base was shut down, all leave was canceled, and everyone was on standby, ready to leave on a moments notice, the crisis was averted and he was allowed to be deployed from the navy. Howie worked for Haliburton and Welex on some of the largest fracing jobs in Swan Hills, Ab. and a wild artisan well in Vernon, BC. Then off to Northern BC with Pacific Pete as a measurement technician at Pink Mountain, Fort St. John and Taylor. Both boys were born in Fort St John. The family lived in bush camps on the Beaton River and Buick Creek saw the Peace River Dam at Hudson’s Hope being built, belonged to the Timing Association and dragged raced his Mustang and Corvette. Moved to Kamloops and Inland Natural Gas, then off to Revelstoke to run a Pacific Pete service station and a water truck but the garage was so busy he sold the truck. Down the road his son would want a water truck. Pacific Northern Gas called offering him a job in the Smithers area he decided to take it as it was the only part of the province the family had not lived in. The station was sold and the family moved to Burns Lake but for only two years. After 39 years he still kept saying the two years were not up, as we were still here. He had always wanted to build a log house, so he took courses with Art Long and built one with the help of his wife and children. He was a man of many skills and talents and could build and fix anything, was a great mechanic working on the boys motor bikes and snowmobiles and letting the boys help so they could learn. His main passion was flying; he decided to buy a plane, took his wife to Edmonton airport and asked what plane do you like? We bought the green one and two more later on. Howie flew across Canada, United States to Mexico and as far north as you could go without military clearance. He held a Canadian pilots license, with night endorsement as well as an American license and was a member of Search and Rescue and The Blue Mt. Flyers. He didn’t even mind going to look for a new horse for his wife as long as he could fly. Flying holidays to Banff, Jasper, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Oceanside, Catalina Island and Mexico. Howie was a hunter and living in the Pink Mountains there was wildlife from sheep, caribou to buffalo, he enjoyed the looking, the shooting and the eating. He belonged to the Tweedsmuir Park Rod and Gun Club and especially liked pistol target and the 1000 yard shoot. He and his wife entered for many years until his health problems got in the way. He won prizes but never the big one but every year he would go back and try again. He loved the companionships of Lew Jones, Don Campbell and Ernie Olinyk. Then it was on to camping and kayaks and trips to the ocean. He was a long time member of the R.C. Legion. Howie had many friends and enjoyed the time they spent with him in the hospital, he always kept his sense of humour and dry wit. His favorite quote was “to be a friend close one eye, to be a good friend close both eyes”. Howie was very proud of his two sons, his grandchildren and their accomplishments, he looked forward to their daily visits in the hospital. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, grandfather and a great groomsman. Howie will be missed by his wife, Cecilia, his two sons, Robert (wife Kathy and children Samantha and Daniel) and son Gary. Extended granddaughter Stephanie and Great granddaughter Cierra and his many friends and relatives.

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