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Enbridge field work does not receive district approval

Anderson case dismissed An Aug. 15, 2005 agreement between Jarrett Anderson and Glenn Anderson indicated that Jarrett had bought Glenn’s shares in Gerobeco Inc. for $375,000.

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Burns Lake mayor reflects on oilsands

Regional district not unaffected WALTER STRONG Several land use referrals regarding preliminary geotechnical field work related to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project within the boundaries of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) came before the RDBN rural directors committee during its Sept. 12, 2013 meeting.

Staff recommendation, based upon a narrowly defined scope of interest, was that the RDBN rural directors take the position that the RDBN’s interests were unaffected by the content of the land use referrals.

The recommendation, put forward as a motion, was roundly rejected by the rural directors.

Instead, the committee moved to only acknowledge receipt of the documentation. The deadline for comment on the referrals had passed on Aug. 31, 2013, something over which committee members expressed frustration.

“These [land use] referrals are a frustrating process,” Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said. “The process poses as consultation, but is done in such a way as to limit the amount of feedback that is received. The timing is one of the things that prevents people from giving feedback.”

Further to these concerns, the rural directors committee passed a motion to ...see Enbridge

Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold recently went on a one day tour of Alberta oil sands developments and related enterprises in the Fort McMurray.

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Future forests start today

Terry Fox Run brings out generosity ...page 2

An old-growth stand of forest approximately 5000 hectares in size may contain the seeds of our future forests, literally. The stand on the northwest shores of Francois Lake is the largest Douglas fir stand in the Lakes District.

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Recovery centre opens The grand opening of Lake Babine Nation New Vision Recovery Centre in Burns Lake was celebrated on Aug. 13, 2013. The facility, thanks to many volunteer hours of renovation work and community support, now provides a transition centre for those coming back to the community after treatment away for substance abuse problems.

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Rural directors given little time Enbridge from t P1 request that further land referrals be brought to the board’s attention with enough time for RDBN staff to make an informed recommendation.

The request would be made to future proponents as well as to Front Counter B.C., which received the land referrals on or about April 8, 2013 but did not deliver the documents to the RDBN until Aug. 1, 2013, despite the Aug. 31 deadline for comment.

Rob Newell, RDBN director area G (Houston rural), and Steve Freeman, RDBN director area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake rural) further added for the record that they would reject any action that would give the appearance of supporting Enbridge.

Newell and Freeman defined their positions based on feedback they have received from their constituents.

“My constituents do not support the pipeline,” Freeman said.

“Therefore, I do not support the pipeline.”

The wording of the staff report reflects the standard language found in most, if not all, referrals or requests that staff determines does not affect the RDBN based on well-defined land-use parameters.

The staff report was not intended to reflect the RDBN’s positions on wider issues related to the Enbridge project, nor was it meant to be taken as approval, tacit or otherwise, of the project itself.

“This referral process is very specific,” Miller said. “When we are talking about our interests, that has to do with zoning and bylaws. We are not given the latitude to comment more widely.”

“It is important for the public to understand the limited amount of authority we have as the regional district,” Miller added.

The land referral process, although it had a deadline for RDBN comment of Aug. 31 and did not reach the RDBN until early August, referenced field work that may have already been underway as early as June this year.

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An offer we can’t refuse?

Bills come due at BC Hydro

The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) recently had to consider a package of land use referrals regarding preliminary field work in about a dozen different locations within the district.

Some board members were openly baffled by the referrals. They asked, and I’m paraphrasing here, what’s the point of a land use referral when the proponent is not bound by what you might have to say, and the proponent may already be doing the very things on which they’re asking for your comment?

Granted, the RDBN was being asked if the field work would affect their interests from the point of view of zoning and regional planning by-laws, and within that narrow scope it doesn’t. But these kinds of referrals will probably be dressed up as consultation.

Consultation, under Enbridge, feels like it has come to mean explaining what they plan to do, or might even already be doing, regardless of the opposition.

A strength of this RDBN board is that it’s made up of plain-talking people who don’t have patience for a song and dance routine. The rural committee members, in voting to simply acknowledge receiving the field work referrals, were refusing to join the dance.

The RDBN’s interests might not be affected by the field work from a land-use ordinance point of view, but the board members weren’t eager to give the veneer of approving the field work when so many area residents are very upset about it.

To be fair, Enbridge is not violating any constraints surrounding the recently concluded Joint Review Panel (JRP) proceedings. They’re also meeting the standard of the duty to consult with First Nations, which probably says more about the weakness of the standard than about Enbridge.

If it’s perplexing to understand how field work could be going on before the JRP has at least given the heavily nuanced approval it will probably give, and if it’s strange to understand how the duty to consult with First Nations is being met when so many First Nation bands and members of traditional clans in the Northwest are univocal in their ‘no to Enbridge’, you may be in luck.

Late last week it was announced that the federal government will be swooping into the Northwest soon to help sort us all out.

It would be interesting to be a fly on the wall during the rushed intelligence meetings of this super-force of federal ministers coming our way. What do they think they could possibly say that will sway anyone’s point of view up here? Is there something we didn’t notice?

It would be refreshing if someone would just show up and put the double-speak away. Why not just say, ‘We need to put this pipeline through because the country needs the cash’, if that is what is driving the federal government’s interests? Is the federal government convinced that, in this case, the interests of the many outweigh the interests of the few?

Duty to consult and social license are two terms that are thrown around often up here. One thing that isn’t clear is what exactly those two expressions are supposed to mean. Maybe the feds can clear this up for us on this visit.

Do the people of the Northwest, have the final say in this project? It is a simple question that allows for a yes or no answer.

Does the duty to consult or to obtain social license for your project mean that the people can, after all the facts are in, still say no? If so, how are we going to accurately gauge the public will? Or is this like a property annexation, where you’re given an offer you can’t refuse?

It feels like the latter. If it is, just say it.

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When Christy Clark became premier in 2011, one of her first priorities was to delay steep increases in BC Hydro rates.

BC Hydro was heading to the B.C. Utilities Commission to apply for rate increases totalling 32 per cent over three years. This, obviously, was a problem for an unelected premier whose single message was that she was good for families, and who faced an election in two years.

The government’s Mr. Fix-It, Rich Coleman, first tried to delay a couple of expensive seismic upgrades, adding to the long history of political fiddles that pushed off expensive problems. BC Hydro’s engineers soon convinced him that if the creaky old Ruskin and Campbell River dams were to bust in a quake, it wouldn’t be good for families downstream.

Coleman scraped up some internal savings in the vast utility and met Clark’s pre-determined target of keeping rate increases below four per cent in the pre-election period. Mission accomplished, as George W. Bush might have said.

Then last week, an August working paper on the need for BC Hydro rate hikes was leaked. It showed BC Hydro making a case for new increases totaling 26 per cent over two years. The leak came via the Canadian Office and Professional Employees local 378, the BC Hydro inside staff union that has a history of mostly juvenile attacks on the B.C. Liberal government.

Bill Bennett, the current energy minister, spent the next couple of days repeating to anyone who would listen that this initial proposal had already been rejected, and that work was well along to make the rate increase more palatable. Perhaps it’s back to where it was in 2011.

COPE 378 and the NDP played their rehearsed roles. Both tried to blame the situation on private power contracts. The union and its political front are less concerned about rising power bills than they are about holding onto the state monopoly on electricity generation.

Energy industry lawyer David Austin calculates that of the proposed 26.4-per-cent increase, about 3.5 per cent can be attributed to BC Hydro buying power from private sources, at prices competitive with new public power sources such as the Site C dam. Most of it comes from the overdue repairs to those old dams, other costly projects including the addition of turbines to two Columbia River dams, and deferred debt from previous political meddling.

In August I reported that as many as 20 of BC Hydro’s existing private power purchase contracts will be cancelled or deferred. This was also seized upon to portray private power as the root of all evil, both financially and environmentally.

In fact the attrition rate on these projects has always been about one out of three. This is what happens when the risks of expanding the provincial electrical grid are shared with private investors.

These run-of-river and wind projects were promoted to maximize clean energy sources, as well as to spread the grid to remote areas. This was Gordon Campbell’s climate change strategy.

Then came the gas boom. Clark seized upon liquefied natural gas exports as the key to future prosperity, and the government soon declared burning gas “clean” as long as it facilitates LNG production.

Bennett now acknowledges that gas-fired power plants are an option for the future. They are cheaper than hydro, small or large.

Bennett’s two tasks are to supply industry with cheap power and get consumer rates under control. It looks as if the gas is being turned up, and Site C is moving to the back burner.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Scheffel soon to leave Burns Lake to join up with B.C. Liberal team

WALTER STRONG After a short stay in Burns Lake as the village’s first economic development officer (EDO), Emile Scheffel has been catapulted into the top job in the B.C. Liberals communications team.

Scheffel’s new position as the director of communications for the B.C. Liberals was announced on Aug. 14, 2013 in Victoria.

His five month’s in Burns Lake were long enough for Scheffel to be involved in shaping recent changes to Village of Burns Lake (VBL) business taxation policies to encourage investment in property improvements.

He was also part of the recently introduced Love Burns Lake program and was undertaking a facilitator role between local merchants and village planners in the further development of the Facade

Improvement Program.

The VBL intends to find a replacement for Scheffel, but according to Sheryl Worthing, VBL chief administrative officer, there is no time line in place yet for a new hire. A short term of employment means that some upfront expenses associated with an executive hiring, like moving allowances or training expenses, are not pro-rated over the long term.

“Reasonable moving expenses are a necessity of attracting staff from outside the North and amount to a manageable investment when spread over several months,” Worthing explained. “The work the [Scheffel] has done over the short time he has been here will prove to be a reasonable return on that investment.”

Scheffel’s employment with the Village of Burns lake will end on Sept. 30, 2013.

Anderson case dismissed

Transfer shenanigans mean no additional funds for disbursement WALTER STRONG

An Aug. 15, 2005 agreement between Jarrett Anderson and Glenn Anderson indicated that Jarrett had bought Glenn’s shares in Gerobeco Inc. for $375,000.

At the time, this cleared the way for a $475,000 mortgage from the Bulkley Valley Credit Union.

The credit union had stipulated that the loan could only proceed if Glenn was no longer a shareholder, officer or director of Gerobeco Inc. At the time, Glenn was a shareholder and director of the troubled companies, Area Finance and 439288 B.C. Ltd. After personally guaranteeing the money of local investors in 2004, Glenn announced personal bankruptcy, filing in 2009.

Approximately 480 local creditors received pennies on the dollar for their $38 million worth of investments in the two companies.

When the PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) final report to creditors was released on Feb. 7, 2013, the matter of the share transfer between Jarrett and

Glenn remained unsettled. It was deferred to a later court date.

The share transfer became an issue when Prince George trustee in bankruptcy, John S. Beverly and Associates - who was handling Glenn’s personal bankruptcy proceedings - challenged the propriety of the transfer, alleging that it concealed the real value of assets, as well as having occurred within five years before the start of bankruptcy proceedings, which upon certain conditions, could nullify the transfer.

Beverly alleged that the fair market value of the shares amounted to $537,886. Beverly was asking the courts to award that amount, plus interest, from Jarrett.

On Feb. 28, 2013, B.C. Supreme Court judge, the Honourable Mr. Justice Meiklem, ruled against Beverly’s claim and dismissed the court action.

“In light of the dearth of any evidence that Jarrett Anderson received any assets, money, remuneration or benefit as a result of the challenged transfers,” Meiklem said, “I do not find it justified to order the accounting of same sought by the trustee [Beverly].”

Essentially, the court agreed with Jarrett that the transfer in question was a ‘sham transfer’ with no real exchange of assets.

“The judge found that Jarrett did not receive the funds and that the bankrupt [Glenn Anderson] remained the beneficial owner,” said Christopher Stocco, PWC spokesperson.

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Editor: The article in the 11 September 2013 paper "Message in bottle travels Francois Lake" is very misleading or in error.

The prevailing winds and a general current in/on the lake are west to east. So it is very unlikely that a bottle would travel to the west end from the east end. Could we have a clarification on this please.

Thank you James (Jim) Mowat

Disrespectful Editor: Open letter to Bill Miller, Chair, Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Through the grape vine so to speak I heard about this meeting on a very short notice and was even more surprised to hear some of the issues on the agenda dealing with granting temporary permits to Enbridge to do some exploratory work.

Needless to say, I was blown away by the news and decided to come into town and participate in a quiet and peaceful demonstration.

You and I were at one time members of the Green Party and I am sure you realize the granting of these permits at this stage with no formal decision from the Joint Re-

view Panel does not sit very well with many locals, many of whom feel intimidated by the corporate and government powers. We don't even know if this pipeline will be constructed.

I also found it somewhat disrespectful toward the main stakeholder, namely the First Nation people to not being invited to attend.

Again we see the colonial attitude and disrespect by Enbridge and the present government to push their agenda forward without the consequences that could arise out of such a major project without much thought given to local populations.

Respectfully, Frank Lehmann

Editor: Oh Denise. What a wonderful letter to the editor.

You nailed it. Many of us in business on Hwy. 16 have really felt the effect of 'Beautification.' Rick and his outside crew did a great job making several sections look very nice, but the overall concept sucks - no fault to the crew.

Council on the other hand just didn't respect the views of those businesses being affected by these changes. "Form follows, function…" this wasn't followed. It's well known that if a town increases their parking, business will increase 30 per cent. Council was told this by a respected professional, this was ignored. It's my hope that our community will shop local, if they can find ways of getting to our businesses.

Wayne Brown

Editor: This past summer I have gone for a ride on my bicycle almost every day along our road and, almost every day, I have noticed some new article of litter strewn along the road. Everything from pop cans and bottles, chip bags, cigarette packages, water bottles, beer cans, and even a couple of empty Tim Horton's coffee cups! (Someone sure held onto them for a long time to chuck them out their car window along Tchesinkut Lake.)

What kind of idiots are these litterers? Either they have no respect at all for this great area or the people that live here, or they have zero civic pride in their home, or both. To the people responsible: come on; give your head a shake and dummy up. How hard is it to take your garbage home or to a garbage can somewhere? Or better still, how about recycling it, as most of it is recyclable. If you cannot respect this country and the people that reside here, maybe it's time you thought about moving somewhere else.

Sincerely, Mike Comeau

Job well done if you ask me Editor: I was disappointed to see a critical letter of Burns Lake's recent street revitalization efforts in the Lakes District News.

I for one think the redesign of our sidewalks and streets has made an enormously positive impact on our town and community. Whenever change occurs, it's never going to please everyone, but the benefits of these changes to our downtown core far outweigh the detriments. Main Street Burns Lake is much more attractive than it was before, improving the quality of life for current residents and quite possibly attracting more in the future. People considering a move to Burns Lake, such as doctors and nurses for the new hospital and tradespeople for the new mill, will see that the village council is proactive in their approach to urban beautification and improvement.

In reference to the lack of 'a preponderance of foot traffic' in our town, a considerable portion of the population in Burns Lake do walk everyday and do not own vehicles. Besides, haven't we learned anything from the urban debacles of the past century? Successful communities do more than just provide

parking space. Towns that consider vehicles paramount in their planning and design are ugly, noisy and dangerous. If the recent changes mean large trucks have to slow down driving through town, that's a positive, not a negative. In addition, many longhaul truckers do not pay taxes in this town and frequently pass through without stopping and supporting the local economy.

Yet anyone that lives here knows this community is much more than just a speed bump on the Yellowhead Hwy. Lastly, as someone who has spent considerable time in larger municipalities, I know that the extra few seconds it takes to drive around to the post office or to park and walk half a block to shop, is nothing compared to what the majority of Canadians endure on a daily basis in terms of traffic, paying for parking and walking to stores. If acquiring the skills necessary to avoid driving over a meridian is all it costs to significantly beautify our town, then I'm all in. Here's to the village for a job well done.

Sincerely, Chris Beach

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I have always loved music, all kinds of music!

September started out with a real thunder storm and lightning too. This summer seems to have been with so many bad storms. All afternoon our TV kept shutting off so I figured there was something coming up.

This was Tuesday night.

These storms remind me of the prairie as we used to get some terrible thunder storms and very dangerous lightning as well.

The same night we got the thunder storm they had a bad hail storm at 108 Mile. Our granddaughter lives there and the hail stones were so large they damaged the hood and the roof of their pickup. Jen said the stones were as large as

the cubes that come out of the freezer. It seems it was good luck we missed that.

Good luck dime This morning I found a dime in the middle of my floor and the queen’ head was up so it should bring me good luck for the week. If anything else I am 10 cents richer, of course it could be my dime, who knows?

Good old tunes Last week when I was at home on the lake I went through my music and songs and it is just full of old memories.

The first one to come out was ‘Blackboard of my heart’ and written on the bottom is sung by Ruth Hargrave and Hugh Neave 1935 at Senlac.

I remember her so well. She was not only a singer but she was a beauty and I could not help but fall in love with her. We were called to sing at many concerts and the song they always called for was Blackboard of my heart. While I was with Lone Spur

Bryan always played and sang it once just for me, thanks Bryan. Memory is wonderful to have and I remember Ruth and I singing it and I also remember the words as if we had sung it yesterday.

Those growing up years on the prairie were wonderful and I am so fortunate to remember them like it was yesterday rather than over 80 years ago. Music was number one in our family from the old prairie days to our moving to B.C. and modern times.

Everyone in our family played an instrument and we brought it with us.

Brother Peter took up the piano, accordion and became a professional and has spent his whole life giving out wonderful music. I had two times an opportunity to get into music big time with the guitar but I guess I was interested in other things so medium was as far as I got but all in all it’s been fun. Many years ago I played guitar for Clarence Corliss as he was

a well known old time fiddler and he was good.

His love of music and his repertoire of songs and music would go on forever almost.

Almost every week during the winter months we would play for dances. I have great memories and respect for those good old days and Clarence, for my friend. I really missed him.

During those old times here at the lake there were other very good musicians whom I had the pleasure to entertain with. Hugh and Tom Cowan, Pete and Abe Hiebert and a couple of talent shows with Lee Herrick and Everett Jeffrey.

These were lots of fun.

At that time the band members were Clarence Corliss, Janet Shaffer, Gordy Funnel, Abe and Peter, brother Peter and myself. Peter and I dropped out soon after.

I am so glad I grew up in that period. So much music and singing, musical house parties, sing

songs. Everyone was into music. This is a thing of the past now. TV and tape decks and now with all this superdeluvial high class electrical equipment, this old equipment has gone by the wayside, too bad but it’s true.

There still is lots of high class musicians, good music. Music is still good but much different than the old stuff I was brought up on. I do not feel free to condemn any of it but all I can do is compare the old with the new and at my age it’s kind of fun.

A side remark but don’t tell anybody but I’m getting to like these modern songs and the music too. Yes it’s good stuff. If I was much younger I would be in with the crowd and big time.

Great fair The 70 annual Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival is behind us leaving wonderful memories of old friends we met last year and of course making new

friends. What a weekend it was with folks from far and wide to enjoy such a weekend and it was the best ever I do believe.

There was something for everyone regardless of age, it was there. The music and the singing really took my eye and the young folks dancing, this was wonderful.

The livestock showing and the horse show. So much going on it’s just hard to get it all down.

I must remember all the great things for the young folk.

Burns Lake should feel very proud of all these planners and hard workers who made it all happen. Fall fairs don’t just happen overnight it takes endless hours of hard work and we take off our hats to you all. Anything that has to do with horses is always a crowd pleaser and as I mentioned before we had some great horse sports.

The heavy horse pull to close off the day was a great way to close such a wonderful weekend. The

weather was out of this world just like the doctor ordered, good weather helps make a good fair.

The exhibit hall was also just wonderful too, so much wonderful things to show off. Again I say what a weekend it all turned out to be as I will close with my pet word “Superdeluvial” covers it all.

As you start you week always remember God loves you and of course so do I and big time.

On Tuesday evening we had some top of the line entertainment drop into the Tweedsmuir House.

Ishdafish and his guitar and what an entertainer he is. His lovely wife Marion and her accordion and what talent she has too.

The evening just went too soon. They both came into visit me this afternoon and what a grand couple, they are great friends. As I had played in so many bands I have made so many wonderful friends.

All the lovely songs they sang were of their own composing.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Burns Lake mayor comments on recent Alberta oilsands tour

Mayor Luke Strimbold on Enbridge tour Walter Strong

Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold recently went on a one day tour of Alberta oil sands developments and related enterprises in the Fort McMurray area on Aug. 15, 2013.

The tour, meant to familiarize stakeholders along the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline route with activities at the source of the project, was organized by Enbridge Northern Gateway.

It included a tour of Suncor Energy Inc. open-pit mine operation, as well as meetings with local business people and community leaders.

Twenty-eight people were on the tour, including local representatives from across the region, including Fraser Lake, Houston, and Kitimat.

Mayor Strimbold responded to questions put to him by Lakes District News.

How was this invitation for a visit different from the one Village of Burns Lake (VBL) council declined to accept from Enbridge regarding a tour of their Michigan clean-up site?

The invitation was directed to myself. According to our process, I am able to accept invitations where there are no expenses incurred by the Village of Burns Lake.

What did you take home from the visit to Northern Alberta?

Our tour was only one day so we received a high level overview of Suncor's operations with mention of a few other projects. Northern Alberta is a very busy region for both industrial activity and the community itself.

They have first class recreation facilities, continuously doing road and infrastructure

upgrades, adding residential zones to the municipality, and working on their healthcare programs.

Did the visit influence your views on the Northern Alberta oil industry, either pro or con?

I will continue to have an open mind and gather information, both pro and con.

Part of your tour included visits with at least one Native development corporation.

How were the First Nations you met with involved in the energy industry?

I can give a brief overview; however, the details should come from the organizations themselves. Both companies were involved at different levels. One provides an opportunity for First Nation businesses to obtain contracts with large corporations. Generally contracts require a substantial amount of

equipment and ‘turnkey ready’. This organization has built relationships with the energy industry to allow for First Nations to get suitable contracts. The other First Nation cooperation is a business that provides services to the region, which includes industry.

Were you able to visit with any First Nations groups opposed to oil sands development?

Our tour was organized to provide a high level overview of the oil sands. The tour was a full day of information gathering and viewing the operations. We had an opportunity to meet with local community leaders who expressed both the opportunities and challenges from their perspectives.

Could you expand on those challenges?

Some of the challenges that resonated with me were the challenge of keeping provincial

revenue generated in the North returning to the North, and the challenges of keeping up with infrastructure and health care needs.

Did the tour help clarify your own views on Enbridge Northern Gateway? If so, how?

The tour emphasized the amount of information to collect and the importance of a review process.

Would you do a tour of the oilsands organized by groups opposed to the development, just to get a look at the other side of the story?

Absolutely, I continue to be open minded about all development.

If VBL council were asked to take a position today on the Northern Gateway project, would you today vote in favour of the project?

At this point I am not prepared to take a position on the North-

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We do not have the capacity to review the substantial amount of information provided by the intervenors and Northern Gateway.

Rita Lavoie’s recent letter to the editor raised a sentiment that some in Burns Lake share.

She is concerned that your vision for Burns Lake includes Enbridge. Does your vision for Burns Lake include the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project?

My vision for Burns Lake is to have a safe and healthy community, a strong economy, a plan for infrastructure management, and a sustainable environment. Our vision for the Village of Burns Lake can be found in detail in our Municipal Goals and Objectives.

These are the most important issues to our local community.

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The Rotary Club of Burns Lake is happy to welcome our incoming Youth Exchange Student, Barbora Kruspanova from Slovakia. Help Barbora feel welcome in our community by introducing yourself and saying hi.

We also wish all the best for a great year to our outgoing student, Janelle O’Meara, who is currently living in Belgium. We look forward to hearing all about her experiences upon her return home summer 2014.

Are you between the ages of 15-18 and think you might like to study abroad? Experience a new culture and a year full of new discoveries about the world and yourself? Make life-long friendships with people from another country while learning a new language?

The Burns Lake Rotary Club is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Youth Exchange Program. Applications can be picked up from Mrs. Dube at LDSS. Application deadline: October 15, 2013.

The Burns Lake Rotary Club has participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program for over 35 years. The program sends a local student to another country as an ambassador of our community and also welcomes a student from abroad. Each student learns about the culture that they are immersed in and is able to share the experience through presentations, stories and pictures when they return home.

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The heavy horse pull (L) was a crowd pleaser as usual. Gymkhana and light horse show events on the Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club arena grounds near the main Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival grounds ensured that there was always somewhere a person could find a horse-powered event over the weekend.

2013 Lakes District Fall Fair Light Horse Show Results: Halter Mares - All ages: 1. Abby Doiron.

Halter Geldings - All ages: 1. Riley Bassett.

Showmanship - Youth: 1. Darian Menzel.

Showmanship - Senior: 1. Sue Bassett. WalkTrot Hunter Under Saddle - Youth: 1. Darian Menzel. Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle - Senior: 1. Caitlyn McMahon. Hunter Under Saddle - Youth, 1.

Breeyelle Harrison.

Hunter Under Saddle - Senior: 1. Sue Bassett. Walk-trot Hunt Seat Equitation - Youth: 1. Madison Doiron.

Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation - Senior: 1. Caitlyn McMahon.

Hunt Seat Equitation Youth: 1. Graze Zayac.

Hunt Seat Equitation - Senior: 1. Sue Bassett. Karen Ritchey.

Leadline Class - All ages: 1. Nicole Magel.

Walk-Jog/Trot Trail: 1.

Darian Menzel. Trail -Youth: 1. Breeyelle Harrison. Trail - Senior: 1. Pam Meutzner. WalkJog Western Pleasure - Youth: 1. Madison Doiron. Walk-Jog Western Pleasure - Senior: 1.

Brenda Campbell. Western Pleasure - Youth: 1. Breeyelle Harrison.

Western Pleasure - Senior: 1. Pam Meutzner.

Walk-Jog Western Horsemanship: 1. Caitlyn McMahon. Western Horsemanship - Youth: 1. Breeyelle Harrison.

Western Horsemanship - Senior: 1. Bibs Dallaire. Reining - Beginner: 1. Kally Cowan.

Reinging - Intermediate: 1. Chris Hassell.

Jocelyn Rosang. Reining - Advanced: 1. Pam Meutzner.

Reining - Full Pattern: 1. Bibs Dallaire. Never Won A Buckle Reining: 1. Pam

Meutzner.

2013 Lakes District Fall Fair Light Horse Show High Point Awards -Award, Sponsor, Winner and Horse (hometown) High Point English Youth: Grace Zayac and Legacy (Burns Lake).

High Point Western Youth: Breeyelle Harrison and Dancing the dream (Vanderhoof).

High Point English Senior: Karen Ritchey and Freddie (Burns Lake).

High Point Western Senior: Sue Bassett and Mr. Peppo San (Smithers). High Point All Around: Sue Bassett and Mr. Peppo San (Smithers). Reserve All Around: Bibs Dallarie and Gold Bar Tristan (Houston).

Hight Point Beginner, Garry Goertzen Trucking & Excavating: Madison Doiron and TCD Assett in Black (Vanderhoof). Reserve Beginner, Basset Contracting: no qualifiers. High Point Reining, OneEyed Dog Enterprises: Chris Hassell and Jacs Katie rose (Telkwa).

Stock Dog Trials Co-ordinated by Bryan Looker from 150 Mile House Open class: Richard Martens from Vanderhoof, Carol Nelson from Pink Mountain, Joel Hulme from Prince George, Carol Nelson from Pink Mountain.

Heavy Horse Pull Sunday Sept. 8, 2013 won by Gordie MacKenzie from Ft. St. John.

His team of Belgians pulled 6400 pounds.

Hawkair ticket won by Helen Brown. Favourite quilt won by Della Weymer Pet Show Results: Sloppy Smoocher Adam Franz and Mack.

Irresistable Ears - Joey Chalmers and J.R. Wag-

giest Tail - Matte family and Johnny. Best Dressed - Lilly-Ella Lafleche and Hudson.

Best in Show - Ryan Franz and Oreo.

Grand Champion Beef Female - Gordon McFee. Grand Champion Horse - Stephanie Wall. Grand Champion Goat - Jemma Weller.

Grand Champion Ewe - Mitchell Martens.

Grand Champion Market Lamb - Aiden Hoffos. Grand Champion Rabbit - Deanna Lambert. Grand Champion Swine - Colton Lambert. Grand Champion Poultry - Jemma Weller.

High Point Competitor: Grain, Hay & Seed - Clint Lambert. Vegetables - Jen Blackwell.

Fruit - Jen Blackwell.

Farm & Home Produce - Cathy Shane.

Canning & Preserving: Fruits - Jen Blackwell. Pickles/Vegetables - Jen Blackwell.

Jam/Jellies - Jen Blackwell. Misc Canned Goods - Jen Blackwell.

Special High Point Exhibitor: Division IVIII - Jen Blackwell.

Wine & Beer - Rosemary Lindaas. High Point in Division - Rosemary Lindaas. Flowers & Plants - Rosemary Lindaas. House Plants - Della Weymer. Cut Flowers - Rosemary Lindaas. Floral Art Aika Bock. Best Dried Flower Arrangement of Show - Aika Bock.

Home Cooking: Bread - Della Weymer.

Cakes - Maggi Bianchi. Pies - Joan McFee. Cookies, squares & Bars - Maggi Bianchi.

Needlework: Knitting - Mariam Ludwig.

Crocheting - Betty Jeppesen. Embrodiery - Linda Uchacz. Sewing - Beth Berlin. Quilting Carol Shelford.

Handicrafts: HP

Competitor - Cathy Mark.

Outstanding Handicraft - Cathy Mark. High Point Poetry - Nanika Bock.

High Point Competitor: Art - Jamie Peebles.

Photography: High Point Jr - Brooklynn Klassen. Black & White HP - Diane Killman.

Color HP - -Rosanne Murray. Framed Print HP - Mike Robertson.

Best Photo in Show Mike Robertson.

Children’s - High Point Competitor: Age 5 and under - Sage Rollert. Ages 6 & 7 Alexzander Klassen.

Ages 8-10 - Brooklyn Klassen. Ages 11-13 Rebecca Matte. Ages 14-16 - Jessica Kilpatrick. Junior Overall High Point - Brooklynn Klassen. Runner Up Alexzander Klassen.

High Point Community Family - Weller Family.

Runner Up Community Family - Piercy Family.

High Point Agricultural Family - Clint/Deanna Lambert Family. High Point Agricultural Individual - Jemma Weller.

Gymkhana High Points: Maiden - Jemma Weller. Youth Tehya Peebles. Junior - Mykala Ketlo. Senior - Irene Prevost.

Angus Show: Jr Champion Angus Bull - Crosby Cattle Co. Grand Champion Bull Angus - North 40 Red Angus. Jr Champion Angus Female - ATC Angus. Grand Champion Female Angus Quick Haven Angus.

Charlois Show: Jr Champion Charlois Bull - Southside Charlois. Grand Champion Charlois Bull - Southside Charlois. Jr Champion Female Charlois - TK Cattle Co. Sr Champion Female Charlois - TK Cattle Co. Reserve Cham-

pion Female Charlois - Southside Charlois.

Grand Champion Female Charlois - TK Cattle Co. Hereford/Simmental show: Jr Champion Bull - Crosby Cattle Co. Grand Champion Bull - Crosby Cattle Co. Jr Champion Female Charlois - Crosby Cattle Co. . Grand Champion Female Crosby Cattle Co. Supreme Female of Show 2013 - Crosby Cattle Co. Supreme Bull of Show 2013 - North 40 Red Angus. Premier Breeder - Crosby Cattle Co. Premier Exhibitor Crosby Cattle Co.

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Karrie will be acting as the new Bookkeeper and Executive Assistant at our office, and we all look forward to working with her!

Welcome Aboard!

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

The RodeoClub The Smithers Smithers Rodeo Club take wouldwould like tolike taketo this this opportunity to opportunity to thank thank LDM Lakes LDM Lakes District Maintenance District Maintenance for the use of for the use of their building here in their building here in Smithers on TatSmithers on Tatlow Road for our low Road for our Rodeo dance on SatRodeo Dance on Saturday, August 24th. urday August 25th. It is an outstanding It is an for outstanding venue our dance venue our dance as itfor is close to the as itFair is close to the Fall grounds, Fall grounds, thisFair makes it very conthis makes very convenient for many venient foritmany participants.

Without participants.

Without LDM’s generosity LDM’s generosity in allowing us to use in allowing us to use their building, our their building, our dance would not be dance would not be as successful. as successful.

Thank you very much.

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Future forests start today

Although pine might have the deck stacked against it from a climate-change point of view, it does have one major point in its favour: a pine sapling grows fast and is ready for a second harvest up to 20 years earlier than a Douglas fir sapling.

“Douglas fir produces a better quality wood, but it can take 80 or 90 years before a fir matures into a harvestable size,” Stevens said.

“Pine can be ready in 60 or 80 years.”

A quicker maturation process means that pine plantations are off forest licensee’s liability tables earlier than waiting for a slower species to grow. Forest licensees are required to care for their tree plantations until they are ‘free to grow’, or capable of continued growth without further care from the licensee who harvested the original crop of trees.

For every fir tree planted, approximately three seeds need to be collected. The process is labour intensive, and requires a skilled helicopter pilot to manoeuvre not only close to the forest canopy line, but often below it.

A large, gas-powered combination thrasher and collector is carried on a short line below a helicopter as the pilot lowers it down onto tree tops to thrash tree tops and recover seed cones which are shaken loose and fall into the thrasher’s netting.

Walter Strong photo It’s a dangerous gig for a pilot An aerial seed collecting thrasher and basket is lowered into a trailer for ground - and for those relying on the piworkers to harvest Douglas fir cones. Douglas fir are the new winner in the slowly lot’s skill - and Stevens insists on changing forest climate in the Lakes District. one particular pilot, captain Tom Brooks, with Canadian Helicopters out of Smithers, B.C. Brooks makes his rounds of the stand, honing in on fir trees that haven’t blown their cones and spread their seed already. Once his collection netWalter Strong ting is full, he makes his way back to the seed colAn old-growth stand of forest approximately lection site where the ground crew sorts the cones 5000 hectares in size may contain the seeds of our from the small branches that they’re attached to.

The cones are bagged and carefully racked for future forests, literally. The stand, on the northwest shores of Francois Lake - known as the Tercer area transport to Smithers, where they’re housed in cli- is the largest stand of predominately Douglas fir mate-controlled environment. Once they’ve dried out there, they’ll be sent to a seed storage facility trees in the Lakes timber supply area (TSA).

With the seemingly inevitable march of global in Surrey.

“Douglas fir seeds are a hard collect,” Stevens warming and the steady shift in bio-geoclimactic zones within B.C.’s forest (see Lakes District News, said. “They’re susceptible to fungus, and mildew.

May 29, 2012), the ubiquitous pine tree may be a Even dust can trigger a fungal infection that can destroy a whole seed lot.” future loser.

Given how sensitive Douglas fir seeds are to It’s a bit of a genetic gamble when it comes to planning for the tomorrow’s forests, but that’s moisture, there’s only a small window when they exactly what staff in the provincial Ministry of can be collected.

The seeds need to be ready for harvest, but a Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations heavy storm could ruin the collection effort.

(MFLNRO) are asked to do.

In less than three weeks, Stevens and her crew of “Four per cent of the current forest landbase in seed collectors will have harvested seeds in Burns the Lakes TSA is Douglas fir, with 75 per cent of that tied up in small parks” said Carolyn Stevens, Lake, Fraser Lake and Isle Pierre, closer to Prince senior resource specialist with the Burns Lake Na- George.

They are hoping to collect over 70,000 seeds dina office of the MFLNRO. “Douglas fir is a winfrom this Tercer stand alone. ner in climate change. Spruce will do okay, but pine “These are very healthy cones,” Stevens said. is going to be a loser.”

Pine is sensitive to infestations, temperature “Typically we need three seeds to produce one succhanges and changes in soil moisture. Interior cessful sapling, but these seeds might produce two Douglas fir is a robust tree more suited to the drier, to one.”

There isn’t a lot of Douglas fir this far north west warmer climate on the rise throughout B.C.’s northin the province. The Lakes TSA contains the furern interior regions.

Stevens manages the Forests for Tomorrow pro- thest north west stands of interior Douglas fir in gram in the Lakes TSA. Forests for Tomorrow is a the province. With the Tercer stand the largest and provincial program started in 2005 in response to healthiest stand in the area, it is a special place and major wildfires and the mountain pine beetle epi- holds a unique role in the Lakes District future fordemic. est.

Currently, across the entire land base, less than “We already know what doesn’t work,” Stevens one per cent of new tree stock planted are Douglas added, referring to past mono-culture planting. fir, with the rest a mix of pine and spruce. Stevens “There’s a limited amount of Douglas fir left,” she aims for 5 to twenty per cent Douglas fir under For- said. “We’re collecting seeds to diversify the Lakes ests for Tomorrow.

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She is best of the best Local Burns Lake businesses swept many category awards during the 2013 Best of the Bulkley awards. Kelly Holliday, owner of Aksenz Studios in Burns Lake won best women’s clothing store and best place to buy jewellery and accessories. “Owning a retail business in Burns Lake is a very rewarding experience,” Holliday said.

“The value of success is measured by providing an outstanding level of customer service. The magic happens when you offer a unique twist that a customer simply can’t find anywhere else.” Holliday is no stranger to winning awards as she won previous awards at the Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award; Customer Service, Image and Innovation and the Paul Sandercott Business of the Year. laura Blackwell photo

Suspicious fires; new fires; evacuation notice

Tetachuk Lake under evacuation notice; six new area fires Walter Strong

Lightning storms over last weekend resulted in six new forest fires within the Northwest Fire Centre. None are reported to be threatening communities or major infrastructure as of Sept. 16, 2013.

Late last week, an evacuation notice was issued for the Tetachuk Lake region. A wildfire near Eutsuk Lake has now grown to 3,350 hectares in size. Residents and recreational users of Tetachuk Lake are advised to prepare for an evacuation order.

The Eutsuk Lake wildfire in Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park grew over the weekend. It is being treated as a ‘modified response fire’, meaning that the fire will be monitored but allowed to burn since it is in a region that will benefit from the fire activity.

If you need transportation assistance, call 250692-3195, or, 1-800-320-3339.

Currently, crews from the Northwest Fire Centre have established sprinkler systems to protect cabins, as well fuel breaks and roads, to help contain the fire which is expected to grow in size.

Compliance and enforcement officials with the Wildfire Management Branch continued to investigate three suspicious fires near Burn Lake. Each of the three fires were set and abandoned, either as burning piles or large campfires.

“These types of fires put fire crews, natural resources, property and people at risk,” said Suzanne Pearce, Northwest Fire Centre fire information officer. “They also unnecessarily add to the workload of Wildfire Management Branch personnel and crews.”

Members of the public can anonymously report the details of suspicious fire activity to Crime Stoppers at www.bccrimestoppers.com or by calling 1 800 222-TIPS. If a tip results in an arrest and charge, the caller could receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

Currently, the wildfire danger rating throughout the Northwest Fire Centre ranges from moderate to extreme. In the Lakes District, the rating is mostly in the moderate range.

EArly birds try their luck A couple of anglers take advantage of the early morning calm on Burns Lake to try their luck at the end of the dock at Radley Beach recently.

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Congratulations to Julia Varghese for your selection to

Northern Medical Program.

We are very proud of you.

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6pm: Cocktails, 7pm Dinner Tweedsmuir Rod & Gun Club

Semi-Formal Attire or Dress in 1920’s costume!

Tickets are now available - come by the Village Office or the Visitor Information Centre to purchase yours. Call 250-692-7587 for more info.

From your mom, dad, grandma, brothers and all the staff from “The Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza, Burns Lake”.

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Logger sports results Bull of the Woods - Dylan Bjorgan. Belle of the Woods - Kyal Remanda & Jessic McIntyre. Future Loggers Under 16 - Cayden Martens. Future Logger Child three way tie; Tye Clovis, Rory Creighton and Logan Lambert. Double Cross-Cut Under 16 - Avery & Cadyen. Women’s - Iris & Linnia. Mens’ - Dylan & Kurtis.

Chockermen’s Race: Youth - Cayden. Women - Iris. Men - Dylan. Spike Driving: Child - Rory & Hosanna. Youth - Tyson. Women - Deanna. Rolling Pin Toss: Child - Tye, Logan and Rory. Youth - Seamus. Women - Aura. Dot Split: Women - Jessie. Men’s - Karl. Axe Throw: Youth - Tyson. Women - Jessie. Men - Calvin.

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Protesters gather outside regional district Walter Strong

About 35 activists gathered outside the Burns Lake office of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) on Sept. 12, 2013, to show their opposition to planned preliminary geotechnical field work related the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project.

The Enbridge project is conducting what it describes as ‘type-three’ field work at several locations throughout the RDBN, including two in the Burns Lake area and several soutwest of Houston, with most concentrated around the Morice Lake area.

The predominant message of the protesters was ‘no means no’, with activists

expressing frustration with ongoing field work in the region while the recently concluded federal Joint Review Panel on the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project (JRP) continues to deliberate its findings and has not reached its own conclusion on the project.

The peaceful but noisy protest did not ...see PROTEST t P12

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“A Challenge Today Is Knowledge For Tomorrow”

YouthFest

October 5th at 1:00pm to 3:00pm Headliner: CHILDSPLAY Exciting FREE event taking place at Spirit Square.

Food, Art, Performance and Demos 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.

Hi Everyone If any youth would like to perform at YOUTHFEST on stage or local organizations want to have a booth at this concert please contact the Recreation Coordinator at 250-692-3817.

Logan Wilson, Rec Coordinator Annual Kidney Walk September 22, 2013 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Spirit Square.

For more info contact Haley Clarke 604-736-9775 Ext. 222.

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Thank you

To Babine Forest Products for buying our Jack Pot Steer Ken & Cathy Rose

From September 16th -21st help us collect food from neighbourhoods across B.C.

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Allfood foodcollected collectedininRidge your neighbourhood All Meadows will be will be donated to your donated to the Friends inlocal Needfood Foodbank.

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The Bev Hughes Highland dancers (above) were part of the entertainment at the Francois Lake Hall during the 2013 Terry Fox Run. Area resident and Lakes District News writer Hugh Neave enjoyed the entertainment with Ed Scholander (L) and Shaun Ashe (R).

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Anti-Enbridge protesters gathered outside of the office of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) on Sept. 12, 2013. They were making their voices heard during a meeting of the rural committee of the RDBN regarding land use referrals.

PROTEST from t P11 go unnoticed by members of the RDBN rural directors committee.

During the meeting which prompted the protest, Bill Miller, RDBN chair and director of area

B, acknowledged the protesters who were earlier outside.

“We don’t have any authority over the whole process and we’re being put in the limelight by the province to comment on things we have not jurisdiction over,” Miller said.

“The protest outside exemplifies that,” he added.

“We advise the province to consult with nearby residents.

That’s the key concern here, what comes from the public.”

See page one story this issue for RDBN decision.

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Who pays to recycle?

Rural vs. municipal in recycling showdown

results in nonequivalent services between rural and municipal tax bases.

Recently, the Village of Telkwa tested those waters.

The municipality of Telkwa made a proposal where they would work with the RDBN to provide curbside WALTER STRONG recycling for municipal residents and a mobile recycling depot for rural With the pending deadline for an residents. offer of financial assistance from That offer was rejected by the Multi-Material B.C. (MMBC) to imRDBN, primarily because of the displement residential recycling of paper crepancy in service levels between and packaging, Village of Burns Lake rural and municipal tax payers.

(VBL) staff and council met with rep“Regional district taxpayer dollars, resentatives of the Regional District both rural and municipal were [sugof Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) during gested] to be used to provide curbside a special meeting of council on Sept. recycling to municipal and non-curb11, 2013. side recycling to rural [constituents],” Bill Miller, RDBN chair, accompaDougall said. “At that point, the pronied by RDBN Director of Environposal was turned down.” mental Services Janine Dougall, and The regional district can use tax Hans Berndorff, RDBN financial addollars to provide equal services to ministrator, were present at the meetboth rural and municipal constituents, ing to help VBL council and staff forlike a centrally located recycle depot, mulate their response to the MMBC but that does not seem to be the direcoffer before the Sept. 17 deadline. tion the VBL wants to move.

The MMBC proposal would parThe village favours curbside recytially and cling. temporarily T THE END OF THE DAY RECYCLING Previousfund curbly, village IS NEVER GOING TO BE COST side and/or council sugdepot-based EFFECTIVE T S ALWAYS GOING TO BE gested that consumer they would recycling of CHEAPER TO BURY IT IN A LANDFILL like to purprinted maILL ILLER sue two terial and possibilities packaging (see Lakes District News with the RDBN. Sept. 4, 2013 for more background).

The first, a return of a portion of Village of Burns Lake council is keenly interested in pursuing curb- municipal tax dollars from the RDBN side recycling, while the RDBN has environmental management budget no interest in the program as it would if the village could show that landfill costs were being decreased through a not benefit rural residents.

From the RDBN’s point of view, recycling diversion program.

The second, by accessing a reaccording to Miller, a central recycling depot would be the only way cycling reserve fund that has been for the RDBN to participate in the accumulating in RDBN coffers set program, but because the program aside for areas A, E and the Village of fails to cover the cost of either curb- Burns Lake.

Mayor Luke Strimbold broached side recycling or depot recycling, the the issue with Miller. regional district is caught in a bind.

“If local [municipal] taxpayers “Incentives [from MMBC] do not cover costs fully, and our board has make the effort to recycle, there’s been very adamant in directing staff an opportunity for a benefit across that the policy of board is not to sub- the entire region,” Strimbold said. sidize industry with taxpayer dollars “There’s less landfill waste. It may for extended producer responsibil- reduce the entire environmental serity [recycling] programs,” explained vice budget.”

“Is there an opportunity for local Dougall.

“At this point, there’s no guarantee tax payers to access the recycling that incentives for depots being of- fund?”

Miller had previously explained fered by MMBC will even cover the operational costs of those depots let that the tax benefit from decreased alone [associated] capital infrastruc- landfill costs would come back in only one way; through a reduced tax ture costs.”

But the RDBN could agree to par- rate for all municipal and rural resiticipate in a recycling depot, even dents.

Regarding the recycling reserve though landfill diversion is likely fund and whether or not the village never to be a cost-saving move.

“At the end of the day, recycling could access it, Miller’s sentiments is never going to be cost effective,” were not cryptic.

Miller said, “Let me answer that Miller said. “It’s always going to be question by saying, you’re increasing cheaper to bury it in a landfill.”

For the RDBN, a key issue is that your services to municipal taxpayers, the municipal tax base not receive you’re drawing money from MMBC, better treatment than the rural tax and your tax payers are getting the benefit. In rural areas, we get nothing.” base.

Smithers and Houston are moving Under the local governments act, the RDBN is prohibited from using forward with the MMBC offer, as is tax dollars to fund a program that Burns Lake.

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TERRY FOX KIDS RUN

The student body at William Konkin Elementary School in Burns Lake raised over $1500 through pledges for their run on a sunny afternoon on Sept. 13, 2013.

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THANK YOU

THANK YOU

Heidi Hoffos would like to thank

Addy Hoffos would like to thank

Hampton Affiliates

Kenny Neilson Trucking

for purchasing my pig at this year’s 4-H Auction at the Lakes District Fall Fair. for purchasing my pig at this year’s 4-H Auction at the Lakes District Fall Fair.

THANK YOU to

ENS Travel of Vanderhoof

for purchasing my 2013 Grand Champion Swine.

THANK YOU John Hoffos would like to thank

WAR Contracting Wilf Rondeou

for purchasing my pig at this year’s 4-H Auction at the Lakes District Fall Fair.

~ Colton Lambert

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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: Sept. 20: Weight loss program introductory

adult day centre 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. More information (250) 692-2460.

session at 2:30 p.m. More info call: (250) 694-3270.

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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.

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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

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DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

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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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IN LOVING MEMORY VIRGINIA MICHELL

Born on Feb. 13, 1948, Fort Babine, B.C. Passed away Sept. 4, 2013, Burns Lake, B.C. Virginia is survived by her husband David Michell. Her daughter Rachel Michell (Marion, Amber and Kyle). Her sons David Michell Jr., Darin Michell (Cindy, Devon, Kayden and Lakisha). Her grandson Reilly Michell.

Virginia was predeceased by Her sons Geoffrey and Eric Michell. Her daughter Serena Michell (culturally adopted).

Her parents Louise and Bazil Pierre. Her sisters Flora Madam, Madeline Plasway and Mary Pierre. Her brothers William, Thomas, Henry and Alec Pierre. Her maternal grandparents Celina and Charlie Nicholas.Her paternal grandparents Agnes Nepet Nabadelnauk and Pierre Nakon.

Coming Events GROW MARIJUANA Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th.

Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets: 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

Information 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

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.

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.

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 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

Automotive

96th Annual Mijmegen March.

Some of you may be wondering, “What is the Nijmegen March?” The Nijmegen march is a rigorous 160-km trek through the beautiful Dutch countryside held each year.

Canadian servicemen and women participate while wearing combat uniform and carrying a heavy rucksack. What is the purpose of the March? It’s a test of physical endurance and team work, and keeps the memory alive of the Canadian soldiers who fought and liberated Holland during WWII. Canadians have participated each year since 1952. 2012 will mark the 96th time the Marches have been held since they began in 1909. The event annually draws over 40,000 marchers from 50 different nations - and is cheered on by over 1 million Dutch spectators along the route!

The Nijmegen March is the largest annual pilgrimage of Canadian service people to a war cemetery outside of Canada. During the Second World War, Canadian soldiers liberated the area around Nijmegen, and what remains of this struggle is a large Canadian military cemetery in Groesbeek. It serves as the final resting place for over 2,300 Canadian soldiers and airmen who fought and fell for freedom. All marchers trek there to pay their respects and conduct remembrance services. The experience leaves participants with a better understanding of our legacy, they can see firsthand why the Dutch people hold the Canadian teams in such high esteem.

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

The Arthritis Society B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 8:30am4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed.

To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440

LOST CAT

Himalayan Dark face female lost in Rose Lake at the scene of the accident on Sept.

2/13. If seen or found call 250-692-7243 or the Burns Lake Vet Clinic 250-692-7476.

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

BRITISH COLUMBIA’S FIRST MAJOR METAL MINE OF THIS CENTURY

11 September 2013

Reservoir Elevation: 851.92 m

(2795.04ft)

SLS Discharge: 31.83 m3/s

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

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

Automotive

Terrace Chrysler

has an immediate opening for an

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE TECHNICIAN This is a full time permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits have excellent customer retention, strong service consultants and an excellent management team.

Chrysler training is preferred but not necessary.

Completion of high school and college/CEGEP/ vocational or technical training is a requirement.

Please apply in person or email resume and drivers abstract to: Chris Gair, Fixed Operations Manager cgair@terraceautomall.com www.terraceautomall.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

LOCATED 150KM NORTHWEST OF PRINCE GEORGE BC

The Mount Milligan copper-gold mine is located 155 km northwest of Prince George and mid-way between the communities of Fort St. James and Mackenzie.

Construction is almost complete and full commercial production is schedule for 2014. Mount Milligan is owned and operated by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following position:

MINE MOBILE EQUIPMENT TRAINER

Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the Mine Mobile Equipment Trainer will be responsible for the training, follow-up and record keeping for mining equipment operators. The focus will be Operational Excellence, ensuring the skills of the workforce meet and exceed the industry and manufacturer best practice.

Building and maintaining productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders will be required and critical to the success of this role.

Skills / Experience: • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment • 5-10 years experience • Able to assess the following machinery/equipment: Cat end dumps, grader, drills, dozers, BE drills and shovels and other ancillary equipment • Proven competency in training and assessment to Canadian Mining Standards Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day.

The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area. This position offers a competitive salary & benefits package in line with qualifications and experience.

Please apply with your resume to www.mtmilligan.com/careers We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

THERE’S A Critical demand for qualified Medical Transcriptionists in Canada. Enroll today with CanScribe and be working from home in one year. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

Millwright/Planerman

Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certified Millwright / Planerman to join our team at our Planermill Division in Lavington, BC. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, installation and modification of planer equipment.

Help Wanted ACCENTUS IS hiring experienced Medical Transcriptionists to work from home. Candidates must have 1 year of acute care experience. Apply today!

Send resume to: hr@accentus.ca An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Medical/Dental CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for full time position in Smithers, B.C. Salary commensurate with experience. New grads start at $19/hr. 250-847-9898, 250847-4934, bpipars@telus.net

Trades, Technical • GENERAL HELPERS • CAMP ATTENDANTS • JANITORS North Country Catering has immediate openings for permanent full-time camp opportunities in Northern Alberta. Shift Rotation; 3 weeks in camp and one week home.

FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

MILLWRIGHT - Fast paced lumber remanufacturing plant in Penticton has f/t opening.

Inter provincial Journeyman Millwright with machining, welding and fabrication experience. Experience with European reman machinery, moulder’s, radio frequency press, angle line and transfer desks desirable. Duties include maintenance, troubleshooting, installing machinery.

Team player, able to work unsupervised. $25.89/hr. USWA contract. Benefits. Apply by e-mail gfp@gfp.bc.ca or by fax to (250)493-8130.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and this position offers an excellent pension and benefit program!

READY TO APPLY! If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at:

or e-mail: armstrong@tolko.com Submit your resume by September 22, 2013.

Education/Trade Schools

Interested applicants are invited to forward resumes to: North Country Catering, Human Resources e-mail: hr@ northcountrycatering.com fax: 1-(780)-485-1550 LAKEVIEW DENTAL Centre.

Energetic, motivated F/T Hygienist required. Knowledge of the Cleardent Program an asset. Hours are Monday to Thursday. Please send resume to Lakeview Dental Centre, Box 310, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 or fax to (250) 692-4251 or email to drboss@telus.net

“Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous improvement philosophy.”

www.tolko.com

Founded in 2000, NCC has become one of the largest independent management, operation & catering company in Western Canada. NCC is responsible for managing and operating remote work camps.

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Certified Planerman or Millwright with a Planerman endorsement • Planermill experience a definite asset • Superior Troubleshooting Skills • Excellent Organizational Skills • Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset • Strong safety background • Desire to work in a team environment

Education/Trade Schools

3911 Alfred Ave, Smithers 250.847.3511

Job Options BC Job Skills Training Opportunity

Who is this for?

Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • • • • •

Unemployed (non E.I. Clients) Must be 18 years of age or older Be legally entitled to work in Canada Not a Student Lack skills required for successful integration into new employment • Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get?

Participants may be eligible to receive: • Class-based skill development - including job searching and career planning • Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers • Wage subsidy for on-the-job training

Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights & Iron Workers Timber West Mill Construction is now hiring Certified Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights and Iron Workers.

E-mail resumes to: info@timberwestmc.com or fax (250) 964-0222

Services

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Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

FACILITATOR STRONGSTART CENTER Parents/Caregivers and Children (Ages 0-5) 24.25 hours per week The StrongStart Center is a program at Mouse Mountain School for the school year September 2013 to June 2014.

Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-based environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numerary, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing.

The facilitator will: O establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement.

O ensure that the activities available for the children reflect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; O plan and prepare participant-oriented activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; O make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; O make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, O attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations.

Qualifications: O A certificate, preferably a diploma in Early Childhood Education; O Training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; O Training and/or experience working with parents/adults in a facilitative role; O Personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; O Training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addition, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, O A clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.

Start date: To be Determined Application Closing Date: September 27, 2013 - 4:00 pm Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Student Support Services School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 O Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.ca

A healthy local economy depends on you SEEKING EDITOR. Peak Publishing publishes The Powell River Peak Wednesday subscription newspaper, Friday TMC, Weekend Shopper and an online edition. Send resumes to Joyce Carlson, publisher@prpeak.com. Closing date: October 4, 2013.

Funding provided through the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

Help Wanted

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Services GUITAR LESSONS have started. Over 10 years teaching privately in Burns Lake.

Bruce (250) 692-7728

Help Wanted

SHOP LOCALLY

CASUAL CUSTODIANS 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.

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

Resumés 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 2fÀce 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.

“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

Temporary Waste Haul Driver The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants to fill an immediate opening for a Temporary Waste Haul Driver position within the Environmental Services Department, situated in Burns Lake, BC. The Regional District owns and operates three Kenworth tractor units and eight 53 foot walking floor trailer units to complete municipal solid waste and wood waste hauling services across the region.

The Temporary Waste Haul Driver will be responsible for the hauling of municipal solid waste, wood waste and providing sick and holiday relief. Municipal waste hauling will be required two days per week, Friday and Saturday (10 hours per day). Wood waste hauling will occur on an as needed basis, and is estimated (not guaranteed) to be required two days per week (10 hours per day) during the months of October - December and May - July. Flexibility in work schedule is a requirement of the position. The successful applicant will be required to work under a general averaging agreement.

A competitive wage range is offered with the position, however as the position is temporary, there are no benefits.

Qualifications and Required Experience: • Be physically fit, team player; • Ability to work independently; • Good communication skills; • Ability to fill out log books and maintain records; • Experience performing general maintenance on truck and trailer units; • Class 1 driver’s licence with air; • Minimum of 5 years professional driving experience in northern climates; • Experience operating and maintaining walking floor technology is preferred.

Applications, which clearly outline experience, including a driver’s abstract will be accepted at 373rd Ave., Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0, until 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2013 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services. Applications may also be faxed to 250-692-3305.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Lakes District News

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

Heavy Duty Machinery

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

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1.877.835.6670

GERMAN Shepherd Puppies For Your Consideration.

Evans Training Centre and Blacklion Kennels, produce dogs with powerful, athletic bodies with sound, stable minds. No hype- Just good dogs honestly presented. Find us @ www.blacklionkennels.ca Inquiries invited and appreciated. Ask about our Purchase to - Train bonus.

Heavy Duty Machinery

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

1987 Omega P&H Crane 50 ton crane, for sale “where is, as is”

Asking . . .

$32,000

obo

100% Financing available O.A.C.

250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434 Auctions

Auctions

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

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Misc. Wanted

Houses For Sale

Lots

Lots

WANTED: USED or new augers. 12”, 16” or close w/ 2” hex adapter. Phone (250) 8452498

Real Estate Houses For Sale

Misc. for Sale

STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

Cars - Domestic

MUST SELL

MUST SELL

Heavy Duty Machinery

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

SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

40’ Containers under $2500!

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

Merchandise for Sale

#3828 Tchesinkut East Rd 1995 built, 4 bdrm, 1150 sqft home on 7 acres. Full bsmt, 2 baths, newly constructed dining room. Heat: elec. w/ wood backup. Water: drilled 160’ with 80 gallons per minute. Septic 800 gallon holding tank with lagoon. 24’ x 36’ wired garage, 16’ x 16’ insulated/wired work shop.

Fenced in animal pen with pond, 2 greenhouses/fenced in garden spot, 15km south of Burns Lake.

This 3000 sq/ft house is locate 10 minutes from town and sits on 7.3 acres. Three bedrooms up and one down with two and a half bathrooms. Hardwood floors on main floor with carpet in master bedroom. Oak cupboards in kitchen and a large wrap around deck. Heated with a wood furnace and natural gas back up. There is a Lot of out buildings including a shop and large barn. As well its on a school bus route.

Asking $254,000 Contact Jeremy at (250) 692-3247

Burns Lake Lakeshore Property for sale Pioneer Way • 1.37 Acres; 200 ft of lakeshore x 577 ft.

• The last lakeshore property in Burns Lake with city water and sewerage.

• Build your own home to your own specification.

• Beautiful views of Lake and hills.

• Could be subdivided into 2 or 3 good sized plots.

$235,000

Any reasonable offer considered.

(250) 692-0253 evenings and weekends

Private sale asking $289,000 Call (250) 695-6931 for viewing appointment

$120,000.00 (250) 692-3292 Recreational THE PALMS RV Resort www.yumapalmsrvresort.com Rated top 2% in America. 6-54-3 monthly specials. Starting at $637.50 month. (plus Tax/Elec.) Toll Free: 1-855PALMS-RV (1-855-725-6778)

Apt/Condo for Rent

Legal Notices

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.

NOTICE

2006 Chevrolet Impala

Permissive Tax Exemptions

4 door sedan, very clean, low mileage.

Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, the Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake hereby gives notice of its intention to provide “permissive tax exemptions” to the following properties under the Village of Burns Lake Exemption for the Taxation Year 2014 Bylaw #937, 2013.

Ask . . .

$7,800

100 ft. by 280 ft. lot on Burns Lake, 12km east of town. Partly fenced, small beach, large grassed area, 40x60 metal Quonset w/ cement floor.

Rentals

Legal Notices

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

LAKE LOT FOR SALE

Roll #

Facility

1099.000

The Pines 800 Center Street

$47,000

3054.000

Kinette Park 126 Fourth Ave.

$214

3055.000

United Church 136 Fourth Ave.

$1,300

2534.000

Pentecostal Church 766 Mulvaney Cres.

$800

2533.000 & 2533.500

Pentecostal Church 760 Mulvaney Cres.

$350

2515.000

Pentecostal Church 724 Babine Road

$2,600

2511.000

The Hospital 741 Center Street

$40,000

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

1574.000 1640.000

Catholic Church 224 & 248 Third Ave.

$2,500

2939.000

Vineyard Christian Fellowship 457 Hwy. 16

$500

2940.000

Vineyard Christian Fellowship 465 Hwy 16.

$160

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

2941.000

The Thrift Store 36 Fourth Ave.

$600

2937.000

Lakes District Film Society 441 Highway 16

$1,750

2800.005

Canadian National Railway Co. T5JOK2 Leased Gilgan Drive Roadway Access

$379

2800.010

Canadian National Railway Co. T5JOK2 Leased Dick Schritt Park

$330

3319.000

Canadian National Railway Co. #RP1708 Leased Ditch Encroachment

$23

2542.000

School District No. 91 - Library 585 Government St.

$7,500

1183.000

Village of Burns Lake - Childcare facility 788 Center St.

$2,100

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

Sale Managers McClary Stockyards Ltd. Abbotsford, BC (604) 864-2381 Local Rep Charlie McClary (250) 877-1770 For pictures: www.charliemcclary.com

Lunch available at sale by local 4H

250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434 Real Estate

Real Estate

Approx. Value of General Portion Of Taxes Exempt

For more information on this matter, contact Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer, at 250-692-7587.

Lakes District News Wednesday, September 18, 2013

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on TUESDAYS

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Your choice of Pasta...

Night

We have a relaxed atmosphere with great service!

on Thursdays

• Fettuccini • Spaghetti • Penne

Free WIFI

Enjoy all your home made favourites!

PRIME RIB NITE on Fridays

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

Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake

Homes for Rent

Legal Notices

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

Puzzle Answers

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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF BURNS LAKE

6879 Hours of Operation 4N1 front Bucket 48” cleanup bucket

The following properties will be sold at Tax Sale on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers of the Village of Burns Lake, #15-3rd Avenue, unless the delinquent taxes owing are paid in full prior to that date.

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1539

TAX SALE

Inquiries should be directed to Rick Martin at 250-692-7587.

Sealed tenders to be received

by September 23rd @ 10 AM addressed to Rick Martin, Box 570 Burns Lake BC, V0J1E0

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

Burns Lake & area

FOLIO NUMBER

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

CIVIC ADDRESS

506 00903.000

Lot 1, Plan PRP3121, District Lot 2502, Except Plan PRP4623, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District

605 Richmond Loop

506 01207.000

Lot A, Plan PRP8044, District Lot 5343, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District

207 7th Avenue

506 01555.000

Lot 11, Block A, Plan PRP3098, District Lot 5344, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District

458 1st Avenue

506 02151.000

Lot 41, Plan PRP7966, District Lot 5347, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District

477 3rd Avenue

506 02156.000

Lot 46, Plan PRP7966, District Lot 5347, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District

427 3rd Avenue

506 70023.442

Manufactured Home Reg#34607, District Lot 5344, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District

U14-160 Highway 16 East

Properties sold are subject to the PROPERTY PURCHASE TAX ACT and therefore a 1% Provincial Tax is payable on the fair market value at time of sale.

Sheryl Worthing, Collector/Chief Administrative Officer

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Starting a Business?

The Comfort Zone

Expanding Your Business?

Flying Dutchman Service

The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!

The store will be open on

for the next 3 weeks from 9:00am - 5:00pm

For service calls please phone 250-692-3337 Regular hours starting September 23.

101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake • Ph. 250-692-3337

Need a fuel efficient vehicle?

Payne Septic Service (2010)

Let me help you with your next purchase

250-698-7964

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

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

Legal Notices

1991 Cat 416 Backhoe for Sale

Legal Notices

Please be advised that Kathy and Merle Hoesing is proposing to remove 135.7 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1539 located in the Wisteria area. Inquiries and/or comments must be submitted to The Forstdale Canyon Adventure Ltd. (Alison Patch, RPF) at 7296 Colleymount Road, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2 by October 18, 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.

Legal Notices

Loren Neilson

Still serving the Lakes District

Phone: 250-845-8785

Operated by

Sullivan Motor Products Ltd.

Keith Wilson

B’s Free Enterprises Ltd.

Highway 16, Houston 1-800-665-3151 • www.sullivangm.com

We’re the largest Duramax Dealer in Northern BC!!

Lakes District

Bill & Wendy Imus

PRINTING & SIGNS

Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service

www.superiorpropane.com

Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

Phone: (250) 692-4353

Cell: (250) 692-6569 • email: bsfree@bsfree.ca

TOLL FREE

1-877-873-7467

FLYERS • BROCHURES • FORMS • CHEQUES DIGITAL PRINTING • COPYING • LARGE FORMAT

250-692-7887

Make your online debut in style, and without breaking the bank.

For more info see: KamloopsDesign.com Or contact Thao Douglas by email at kamloopsdesign@live.ca

Call Lakes District News 250-692-7526 for more information.

I am a Digital Art & Design graduate from TRU in Kamloops and in the process of building a portfolio.

Since I’m from Burns Lake - I have an idea what kind of website would work for you!

250-692-6019

Next to Rexall

Get online for $349

Advertise your Business or Service here for $2225 per week.

Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs

Serving Burns Lake since 1988 SIGNS • BANNERS • LETTERING • DECALS TROPHIES • MUGS • T-Shirts

Advertise your Business or Service here for $2225 per week.

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Call Lakes District News 250-692-7526 for more information.

Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services

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Regional district supports locals

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

The Southside Economic Development Association (L) received $8000 from the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) Areas B and E towards a north side public dock project. The Wisteria Community Church (R) also received $5000 towards structural timber from RDBN area E. Walter Strong photos

Lakes District News