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Huge fine for Babine Forest Products The monies, if

More to an OR then equipment Equipping an operating room in the new Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre could cost several million dollars, but even if local residents can raise the required funds, it likely won’t be enough.

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Babine mill will appeal fine

collected, will go into Worksafe BC’s accident fund MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON

Babine Forest Products Ltd. (BFP) has been fined a record $1.01 million

by Worksafe BC in connection with the deadly Jan. 20, 2012 explosion and fire that killed two workers and injured 20 others at the company’s sawmill.

The $1,011,639.62 levy, the largest of its kind ever issued by B.C.’s safety watchdog, consists of a $97,500 administrative penalty and a claims cost charge of $914,139.62. The monies, if collected, will go into Worksafe BC’s accident fund.

Imposed under section 196 of the Workers Compensation Act, the administrative penalty represents a $75,000 ‘Category A’ base charge that has been increased by 30 per cent because investigating officers concluded that safety violations found during the course of their investigation into the fatal fire at BFP “merit an upward variation.”

The claims cost levy, meanwhile, is being charged against the company under section 73 (1) of the act. Section 73 allows Worksafe BC to collect compensation from an employer when (in the Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C.’s opinion) a compensable workplace accident was substantially caused by “the gross negligence of an employer, the failure of an employer to adopt reasonable means for the prevention ...see Babine

Babine Forest Products Ltd. will appeal last week’s Worksafe BC order that it pay $1.01 million in administrative penalties and claims cost levies in connection with the fatal January 2012 fire.

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Burns Lake not Earth Hour leader CLIMBING FUN

Climbing instructor Greg Stokes from HighBall Holds (located in Smithers) delivered three successful intro rock climbing lessons at the new climbing wall. We had 30 participants from ages 15 to 50 experience the thrill of climbing from April 5 to 6. More on page 12.

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British Columbians save 65 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by one per cent during this year’s Earth Hour, but Burns Lake residents stayed the same.

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Equipping an operating room in the new Lakes District Hospital & Health Centre could cost several million dollars, but even if local residents can raise the required funds, it likely won’t be enough to

bring surgical services back to Burns Lake in the near future.

Jonathon Dyck, Northern Health’s public affairs and media relations lead, said last week that equipping an operating room is the least significant hurdle to be cleared before surgical services can be

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Without that basic service, there is nothing to provide other services, or the necessary capacity to develop extra services like an operating room.”

Dyck said that to provide surgical services safely and sustainably, a community needs a minimum of three to five General Practitioner (GP) surgeons and an equal number of GP anaesthetists.

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No fine too large says Lake Babine chief

Michael Riis-Christianson Worksafe BC’s decision to fine Babine Forest Products Ltd. (BFP) more than $1 million in connection with the 2012 sawmill explosion that killed two workers and injured 20 others here was greeted with disappointment and anger by several members of the community.

The $1,011,639.62 penalty and cost claim levy ordered April 3 by B.C.’s workplace watchdog is the largest in provincial history, and according to provincial Jobs Minister Shirley Bond, the maximum amount allowed under current Worksafe BC rules. Yet Wilf Adam, chief of the Lake Babine Nation (LBN), suggested last week it isn’t enough to satisfy many his constituents.

“First, I don't think any fine is large enough to compensate the loss of two human beings,” Adam stressed. “Also, (it) should consider how to help heal the injury caused by this preventable explosion.

There should be a long-term plan how to help mentally of all the injured workers and families, (and also) care in terms of the needs of the people who lost loved ones.

“Some (LBN members) are understandably very upset that the company just gets a fine and that’s it,” he added. “No one takes responsibility or faces the justice for this (accident).”

Maureen Luggi, whose husband Robert and second cousin Carl Charlie were killed in the Jan. 20, 2012 accident, described both the order and Worksafe BC’s investigation report as “inadequate.” She implied that both the administrative penalty and claims cost levy should have been higher, but acknowledged the provincial safety

organization has likely done all it could within “its limited scope of rules and regulations.”

“Issuing fines of $1 million to Babine Forest Products does not provide closure nor justice to the Luggi family,” she stressed. “I want an independent public inquiry into the Babine Forest Products sawmill explosion of Jan. 20, 2012 which caused the death of my husband. I would like to see the Westray Amendments to Canada’s Criminal Code enforced in British Columbia.”

Luggi is currently promoting two online petitions. One urges government to use little known provisions in the Criminal Code (known as the Westray amendments) to hold corporations, their executives, and directors criminally accountable for worker safety, while the other calls on BC’s Liberal government to hold a public enquiry into the Babine mill explosion.

Both petitions have been signed by thousands of individuals, and Luggi says the public enquiry petition will be tabled in the legislature soon.

Luggi does not believe the upcoming coroner’s inquest into the catastrophic fire at BFP will adequately address her concerns or those of the community.

“The recent announcement of the chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe, states that a coroner’s inquest in the fall of 2014 will address all of my questions and concerns. I do not accept that, and although I will participate in this inquest despite the enormous amount of grief it will add to my plate, I still want a public inquiry and I want to see Bill C-45 (Westray amendments) enforced,” she explained. “Nothing short of that is going to be acceptable.

“I cannot compromise on this, as I have lost my husband, I have lost my livelihood, my children have lost their father, (and) my in-laws have lost their son and brother,” she continued. “This was a preventable accident, and my husband was in an unsafe workplace that night. If they smelled gas and the temperatures caused the water lines to be frozen and there was no fire safety, what is the reason this sawmill was not shut down that night or that week? Who made the decision for this sawmill to remain opened? Who investigated the smell of gas? What was done about it? Was the sawmill evacuated and the proper safety inspectors called in that night? It doesn’t appear to be that way. Lots of unanswered questions (remain) and I will pursue this until I receive the answers I am looking for.”

Worksafe BC’s April 3 announcement, combined with its failure to properly conduct the investigation into the fatal Babine mill explosion, are clear indications that B.C.’s workplace safety legislation is out of date, she said.

“I believe that the Workers Compensation Act is in need of serious review, in particular Section 10 of the act, which protects companies from being sued for wrongful death and/or negligence,” Luggi explained.

“I understand it was created in 1917, which was a different time, a different era, a much different industry, a much different political and economic environment. The act is outdated and is not relevant to the Worksafe explosions and incidents causing death and/or injury.

“Premier Christy Clark and her government need to take a serious look at this, as well as the families’ desire for a public inquiry and the enforcement of Bill C-45.”

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The future of signatures

Digital wave is just beginning

My 13-year-old son can’t write his name and most of his buddies can’t either. My 10-year-old daughter and most of her friends can.

The reason for this shouldn’t have shocked me since the demise of cursive writing has been covered in the news, but I must have missed it, because I was completely surprised when I saw for myself.

We were at the bank at the time. I had just opened individual savings accounts for Sam and Daisy, and the kids were asked to sign on the dotted line.

Daisy wrote out her name effortlessly, and then it was Sam’s turn. “Don’t print it,” I said correcting him halfway through. “Signatures are supposed to be written.”

“I can’t remember how,” he said after attempting to do it. He couldn’t even recall how to script the ‘S.’ Daisy snorted and offered to write his name. I told him to just print it and we’d talk about it later.

And talk we did. “Why can Daisy write her name and you can’t?” I asked when we got in the car.

“The last time we learned handwriting was in grade three I think,” Sam replied. “We never write in middle school.”

According to a couple of 16-year-olds I asked, it’s rare in high school as well.

The art of handwriting that I used to practice diligently back in my youth just isn’t considered important like it once was. After my initial disbelief, I started to contemplate the significance of its gradual disintegration in this digital age.

Back when I was in school I spent countless hours practicing my penmanship so it would look beautiful and impress the reader. Yet I ended up corresponding with more of a speedy chicken scratch in the end.

Over the years it’s developed into a hybrid of writing and printing, and while I can easily read it myself, others have trouble deciphering what it says. That has never mattered though.

With greeting cards and notes meant for someone else’s eyes, I’d take an extra minute to neatly print so my message would be understood by the recipient. Additional communications have either been spoken or typed.

“What about signatures?” my friend asked when I decided not to mind that kids are no longer engaging in cursive writing. “People can’t be printing their signatures.”

Well, Sam just did and it wasn’t a problem with the bank. And his friend just did for his passport application and it wasn’t rejected by the government.

Regardless, I would like my children to at least know how to sign their own names and have started working with my son on that. Not being able to write beyond a signature might become an issue the odd time, but the inability to read writing seems more problematic since there are older generations still communicating this way.

“I wrote something on the board a couple of weeks ago and my students had no idea what it said,” my teacher friend said about her grade 10 class. “This could look bad to a future employer who writes. Kids who know how to read writing might be more marketable.”

But many educators argue there are computer programs that can translate basic handwriting and it’s just nostalgia that has some wanting to keep the art of cursive writing alive.

“If the kids can communicate by talking, printing and typing, why should they spend precious school time learning handwriting when they’ll barely need it?” another teacher friend asked. “They’re better off learning a second language or something else that benefits their cognition and will become a more useful skill in their future.”

It feels kind of sad to see the demise of handwriting happening right before our eyes, but better that than spelling and grammar. We have to pick our battles, and for that, I’d put up a fight.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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Have you got one of the new B.C. driver’s licences yet?

By now most drivers have the one with the unsmiling black and white mug shot, to conform to passport standards so it could be used for border identification with the magnetic swipe strip on the back.

About one million of us now have the newest version, with a credit-card style digital chip that proves your residence and eligibility for our famously “free” medical care.

The motor vehicle office started issuing them about a year ago, as five-year licences expire. They replace the old “CareCard” that has no expiry date.

Over the years there were more than nine million CareCards issued, twice the population of B.C., as people held onto their access to our defenseless, overworked medical system from wherever they moved to.

Positive identification is only the start for this card. Each will be assigned a password that gives access to online medical records, so when patients show up at an ER, their eligibility is confirmed and any previous conditions or medications are accurately matched. (Note that medical information is not stored on the card, just an access code that goes with the password.)

Patients will be able to call up their own files at home, book medical appointments and even renew prescriptions, which is where the efficiency comes in. In-person visits for routine prescription renewals are a cash cow for today’s doctors, generating guaranteed billings but often little or no health benefit.

Most people will still think of it as a driver’s licence, but it’s intended as an all-purpose government ID. If you don’t drive, you are spared the $75 licence renewal fee, and within a couple of years the cards will start providing online access to a wide range of government services.

Andrew Wilkinson, minister of technology, innovation and citizens’ services, says a public consultation has shown most people are comfortable using a system they already trust for their banking. By the end of 2015, Wilkinson says about two million people will have the new cards, roughly half of B.C.’s population. Application forms converted to online access will include student loans, birth, death and marriage certificates, voter registration and even criminal record checks. All this will be costly to set up, but the savings from having customers do their own data entry are well known, as any banker or supermarket owner can tell you.

“You can understand that if you’re in the vital statistics office and this can all be done from places like Telegraph Creek and Horsefly remotely, that actually saves them a lot of money,” Wilkinson said. “There will be conversion of existing services where you have to go into an office and wait around and fill out forms. Those will be converted to online services.”

It also means a decline in the number of government office jobs, and the potential for further outsourcing of services, as we have seen with Medical Services Plan administration and the back-office functions of BC Hydro.

Some older readers won’t be thrilled to hear about this. They don’t want a “smart phone,” just a phone. But they will also see their great-grandchildren becoming adept with tablet computers before they can even speak. Seniors will get the hang of it pretty quickly, and their lives will become easier.

• A correction to last week’s column on the Agricultural Land Commission. I erroneously said regional panel members were appointed from outside the region. They are local residents, and the new legislation formalizes a cabinet appointment process for them.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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(L-R) Arnie Larson, Danny Payne, Pete Hiebert, Marie Hiebert, Nettie and Herb Neville.

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Worksafe BC has paid out over $5 million conveyor configurations, and inadequate supervision of cleanup and maintenance staff – were also contributing factors in the deadly accident.

Worksafe BC’s incident investigation report suggests that while the sawmill owner had made some effort to improve its dust management system prior to the fire, it didn’t do enough.

“Effective actions should have been taken to control the airborne dispersal of wood dust as well as the excessive accumulations on floors and surfaces,” the report continues. “Such actions might have prevented this accident.”

At approximately 8:07 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2012, a large fireball burst through the roof of the northeast side of BFP’s mill at the east end of Burns Lake. The explosion, which was heard by homeowners several kilometers away, traveled east to west through the mill’s operating and basement levels. Fire subsequently spread throughout the premises, destroying them.

The Babine sawmill was a joint venture between U.S. firm Hampton Affiliates and the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation. The mill has since been rebuilt, and resumed operations earlier this year with state-of-the-art dust collection equipment.

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of injuries, death, or occupational diseases, or the failure of an employer to comply with the orders or directions of the board, or with the regulations made under Part 3 of this act.”

The claims cost levy does not represent the total cost of claims paid by Worksafe BC to the families of those killed or injured in the 2012 accident. Worksafe BC officials say that $5,172,433.90 in total claims had been paid as of the date of investigating officer’s decision.

“The dollar value of a penalty or levy does not and cannot reflect the loss of lives and the pain and suffering of workers and families,” Worksafe BC stressed in its April 3 statement.

Worksafe BC officials declined to comment further on the matter for fear of compromising the integrity of ongoing legal process and the rights of all parties. They did state, however, that BFP has been found “in violation of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation.”

Details of Worksafe BC’s findings are contained within a report issued to BFP on Jan. 21 of this year. In that report, Worksafe BC concludes that the fatal 2012 accident was likely caused by a build-up of wood dust that caught fire as a result of friction associated with mill equipment.

VANDERHOOF AND DISTRICTS “All the components for a wood dust explosion existed,” states the report. “Wood dust – the fuel – CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION was dispersed in the air. Near the ignition source was a containment zone. Oxygen was present in the air. The wood dust that was dispersed in the air within the Babine sawmill was of sufficient concentration to explode.”

The incident investigation report indicates that five underlying factors – ineffective wood dust control measures, an ineffective inspection and maintenance system, cold, dry weather conditions, waste Monday, April 28, 2014 Time: Meeting: 7:00PM, Supper: 5:45 PM Location: Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Center

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Comfor Management Services Ltd. is pleased to contribute to the Burns Lake Fire & Rescue Service in partnership with Community Safety Net. The “Fire Safety—Smart Choices for LIFE” interactive DVD and family book provide children in our area with essential knowledge to prevent fires and escape safely as well as guiding parents in keeping their homes and kids safe.

The Donations Committee considers donations to individuals or groups towards: • Local Education including scholarships and bursaries in resource management, environmental science or trade school.

• Service clubs in the local area • Outdoor recreation in the local area • Recreation facilities in the local area • Sporting teams and local events No formal applications. Requests should include the name of organization or group, contact information, and the amount requested followed by a brief description of what the funds are intended for.

If you have any questions, please email: kerry.martin@blcomfor.com For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

To Consider: ➤ Review 2013 financial statement. Sales increased 8.6% to $219.4 million and net savings increased by $385,000 to over $14.4 million or 6.6% of sales. ➤ Directors recommendation of a patronage allocation of $9.4 million or 4.45% of 2013 purchases. ➤ Election of 2 Directors for the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Prince George areas and 1 director for Terrace. ➤ Co-op Gift Certificates, Hampers and Door Prizes valued at $500.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Interested in letting your name stand for the Board of Directors of Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Association?

Directors participate jointly, with a total of nine Directors in planning and controlling the affairs of the co-operative, guided by Association Bylaws and Policies, so that it effectively moves toward achieving the objectives of the Co-operative. Nomination packages can be picked up at the Admin Office, Prince George, Quesnel Agro-C-Store, Houston or Terrace Branches. The form should be dropped off at the office prior to April 18, 2014.

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You don’t have to veto development

Comfor Management Services Ltd. Comfor Management Annual GeneralServices MeetiLtd. ng Annual General Meeting May at7:00 7:00pmpm May15, 15,2014 2014 at Village of Burns Lake Lake Office Office

COMFOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD. IS LOOKING FOR DIRECTORS The Village of Burns Lake is now accepting applications for representation on the Comfor Management Services Ltd. Board of Directors.

Interested individuals must submit an Application to Become a Director no later than 10 am, Monday May 5th. Applications are available at www.burnslake.ca or at the Village Office and are to be submitted to the Village of Burns Lake at village@burnslake.ca or PO Box 570, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 or delivered to the Village Office at #15 3rd Avenue.

Eligible candidates for the Comfor Management Services Ltd. Board of Directors must: Be qualified as required by the Business Corporations Act to become, act or continue to act as a director; and  Complete and submit an Application to Become a Director 

Preference will be given to residents of the Lakes District. Successful candidates will be appointed to the Board of Directors at the Comfor Management Services Ltd. Annual General Meeting. For more information on the Board of Directors for Comfor contact the Village of Burns Lake 250.692.7587.

Have an Opinion? Write to the Editor!

Letters MUST include the signature of the letter writer, a mailing address and a phone number.

Only the name will be reproduced in the newspaper. Send to: The Editor, Lakes District News, Box 309, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. Fax: 250-692-3685 or email to newsroom@ldnews.net

Editor: You have to give the environmentalists credit they have managed to solicit millions of dollars from American oil interest companies to wage a campaign against Canadian oil pipelines to any salt water port.

Why? Because at the moment Canadian oil arriving in Oklahoma, by pipeline, is receiving $20-$30 less per barrel of oil compared to the world price and oil per barrel. At this time Canada is shipping one million barrels of oil by pipeline to Oklahoma. Canada is losing $30 million a day because the oil is not shipped to a salt water port. The American oil industry and the American consumer are laughing all the way to the bank. Another reason of why things are cheaper in America.

With the help of the biased Canadian and American media the First Nations are now convinced that they have a veto over any new developments in their traditional territories. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the First Nations must be formally consulted for any proposed developments in their traditional territories. They do not have a veto over any development.

If there has been no formal signing of a treaty with a band such as the Nisga where the Canadian government negotiated to relinquish crown land to the Nisga, the land still belongs to the Canadian government.

Canada is a resource exporting nation, that is one reason that Canadians are able to receive the benefits that we so dearly cherish, medical services for one example.

Canada cannot continue to provide these services without more and new revenues. Oil exports to a salt water port is one way. Jobs, revenue, let's get it done.

Gary Hemmerling

No reason on earth to say no to Prosperity Mine

Editor: Why have we not learned the painful lessons of the past? The B.C. NDP government in the 1970s foolishly shut down the entire B.C. mining industry and it has taken several generations to recover. Now, just as things were looking bright, the federal conservative government – which should know better – has sent an equally chilling message of negativity to the investment community by saying no to the Prosperity Mine.

How many other well planned mining projects in B.C. are now on uncertain ground because of the negative signal that’s been sent? The Prosperity mine was a beacon of hope to thousands of people and their families in the Cariboo region and beyond. This foolish, ill-informed decision must be reconsidered and approval given to this mine. Every possible environmental precaution is in place. There is no reason on earth to say no to it.

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Water level is at its lowest ever at the Landing

Another lovely day on its way. Sun is shining and it’s so bright just makes a person glad to be alive.

Always enjoy every day as if it were your last because someday it will be. Just a little nip in the air but that’s part of spring that we can enjoy.

As Mark Twain wrote and I quote “Everyone talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it.”

Water low Maybe a good thing too. Lot’s of our lakes are very low this year no doubt due to our light snow fall and such a dry fall. Francois Lake is the lowest that anyone can remember and this is not

very good. What we need now is some heavy rains and who knows we just might get it. Water lines are our biggest worry as so many of us depend on getting our water from the lake.

Entertainment Last week we were once more treated to some top of the line singing and music with Martina’s students and what an evening this turned out to be. What talent we have, both in singing and piano.

Everyone in Tweedsmuir House enjoyed every minute.

You could see even the students enjoyed themselves. These students are taking something that will last them a lifetime and can never be taken away. Thanks to you Martina, you will always be remembered.

Good friend Dennis and Rose Jaycox, who now make their home in Cecil Lake, B.C. and formerly of the Southside, spent a few days last week visiting

family and friends. Dennis and Rose spent many years at Grassy Plains where Dennis was pastor of the Grassy Plains church. Dennis was a good friend as we spent many happy days riding horseback and singing together.

As I look back they were fun times that I look back on. Dennis also is pastor of the church in Cecil Lake. Good friends are very precious and I feel Dennis is one of my good friends. We both shared a great love of horses and enjoyed riding, this kinda grows on a person. That can not be taken away.

Busy time Spring is always a very busy time especially for the ranchers and farmers. Lots to clean up after the snow goes. No matter how tidy you have to keep the place clean, it gets untidy. Now it’s a time for calving, lambing and maybe a colt or two which is a bit of a bonus. They always seem to be special. One year

here at Francois Lake we had four foals. Every mare we had was having a colt. This was a bit of a nuisance when we had the trail rides. The last year we were in Saskatchewan we lambed out about 100 so we were busy as they seemed to take more care than the cows did. The miracle of birth is something we never tire of. Looking back although we were always busy they were wonderful years of my life.

Post offices When we first took over the Francois Lake general store and post office in 1941 it was a very busy general store.

We sold all the things a general store should. The post office was a busy office. Andy Anderson had the mail delivery service twice a week, Monday and Friday. He also brought the mail for all the Southside offices.

I think there were 13 offices from Southbank to Wistaria and all the in-between offices. Nor-

man Schreiber handled the mail delivery and it was a busy one. The post offices were well used.

On Friday Andy brought out the mail for Colleymount, Trout Creek, Clemretta and Noralee.

Everett Hickey picked up the mail on Saturday morning, delivered it to these offices, brought the mail bags to our office to be held over until Monday for Burns Lake.

The Nadina post office was closing down in a week or so. The rural mail has closed all theses small offices down. Everett Hickey lived about a mile west of the landing so it was very handy for him to pick up the mail for the post offices west of the landing.

Everett was moving up to his Colleymount ranch so during the winter months it became much harder to keep the mail run so for some time I took the run. Del and Mrs. Cassidy had the post office and store at Colleymount. Then onto Clemretta where

Mr. and Mrs. Cowan had the office, then onto Noralee where Mr. and Mrs. Newgard had the Noralee post office and store. I had lunch there and then back home.

All these offices were so friendly which made that mail run a pleasure.

I really missed it when the big change came in. The folks wanted more mail days so it all changed. So the Carlson brothers, Ernest and Emett, took over the run direct from Burns Lake, Francois Lake and onto the offices Colleymount, Clemretta and Noralee giving them an extra mail day.

The Southside mail still left our office with Norman Schreiber three times a week. Although I had the taxi business I still made time to take the mail run for the Carlson brothers. They also gave me a big Chev station wagon so I was also able to take passengers.

The Colleymount Noralee road was tough going both summer and

winter, terrible on any vehicle. The Carlson family were nice to work for and with. I have very good memories of those years. I was very careful driving the Carlson vehicle so I could always go back and drive for them.

I never got stuck on the Colleymount run but I ran late many times.

Here are a couple Reader’s Digest jokes An old farmer is inconsolable after his dog goes missing. He takes out an ad in the newspaper, but two weeks later, there’s still no sign of the mutt. “What did you write in the ad?” his wife asked. ‘Here, boy.’

A guy walks into a bar and finds a horse serving drinks. The horse asks, “What are you staring at? Haven’t you ever seen a horse tending bar before?”

The guy says, “It’s not that. I just never thought the parrot would sell the place.”

Always remember God loves you a lot and of course so do I.

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While this may be the case, Dyck notes that other communities without surgical facilities have been successful in recruiting skilled doctors.

“There are communities that don’t have ORs that have been very successful in recruiting physicians,” he stressed. “Fort St. James is a community very close to Burns Lake. They were down to one GP in that community, and they were able to recruit three and a half more within a fairly short time period. One of the reasons that was successful was the strong community partnerships that came together in that recruit-

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Two local residents have been circulating a petition that calls on the Village of Burns Lake to earmark a $960,000 donation from Comfor Management Services Ltd. for use in equipping an operating room in the new hospital.

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“We intend to appeal these proposed fines through the appropriate process,” said the company in a statement issued April 3.

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The public is invited to review the proposed 2014-2019 Nadina District Forest Stewardship Plan for BC Timber Sales, Babine Business Area. This plan describes the results and strategies for meeting government objectives as set out in the Forest and Range Practices Act. There is a 60-day review and comment period from March 31 to May 30, 2014. This plan is also being referred to First Nations claiming traditional territory in the area covered by the plan, as specified by the district manager.

Notification letters are being sent to licenced tenure holders in the area covered by the plan.

The proposed forest stewardship plan is available for review by members of the public and other stakeholders at the following locations (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) for the duration of the review and comment period: • Nadina District office: 185 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake, B.C., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)

• Service BC office: 3400 11th Street, Houston, B.C. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

• Skeena District office, 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, B.C., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)

For more information, contact BC Timber Sales practices forester Dave Duncan at 250 847-6335 or write to: BC Timber Sales, Babine Business Area, Box 999 Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E1

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The new Multi-Use Facility is looking for instructors to teach a variety of recreational activities. If you think this could be you please contact Dooeseon at djung@ burnslake.ca and tell us about what you are interested in teaching at the Multi-Use Facility!

For more information, please contact: Village of Burns Lake 15 3rd Ave / P.O. Box 570, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0 Phone: 250-692-7587 • Email: village@burnslake.ca www.burnslake.ca or Facebook /VillageRecreation.com

Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club Round Robin Cattle Sorting - May 31 at Eagle Creek Grounds. Please call (250) 692-4182 for more information.

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Burns Lake is busy with lots of entertaining venues

Contributed National Volunteer Week is April 6 – 12. The theme this year is “Volunteer Work Speaks Volumes”. Volunteer Canada is providing an opportunity for anyone to phone in and leave a message of thanks to a volunteer who has had an impact on his or her life. If you are interested in thanking a volunteer, you can call the Volunt-Hear Hotline at 1-855-372-5077 before April 12. Messages will be organized into playlists on Soundcloud. Listeners will be able to download messages, share them through social media and hear first-hand how volunteer work changes lives and shapes communities.

The Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts takes place at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall (IGF). The instrumental section includes three sessions on April 9. The piano section’s seven sessions take place on April 10 to 12. The vocal sec-

tion takes place in four sessions on April 13 and April 14. The popular musical theatre section is on April 13 at 1:00 pm, and the choir section at 5:00 pm Sunday. Speech Arts is on April 15. The Festival Honours Concert will take place on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the IGF Hall.

The final production of the arts council’s eight season is the one-woman drama production Under the Mango Tree, starring Veenesh Dubois is this Saturday. Doors open at 6:45 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm sharp at the Lakes District Secondary School. For more information about Under the Mango Tree, or about the author and actress Veenesh Dubois, click on this link: www.underthemangotree.ca Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Ballet live in HD at the Beacon Theatre at 1:00 p.m., direct from London’s Royal Ballet. All tickets $12.00.

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BC Hydro customers can view their energy use for Saturday evening by logging onto MyHydro — their online account at bchydro.com/myhydro. They can get an hourly breakdown of their electricity use.

British Columbians save 65 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by one per cent during this year’s Earth Hour, but Burns Lake residents stayed the same.

BC Hydro indicated in a media release last week that the province-wide electrical savings during St. Paul’s United Church Earth Hour 2014 were equivalent to turning off ap4th & Centre Street, Burns Lake proximately 1.4 million lights. For some reason, though, Burns Lake residents between 8:30 p.m.

Good Friday 10:00am April 18th St. Paul’s United Church and 9:30 p.m. March 29 had no saving.

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This award-winning Canadian one-woman play is about a daughter’s love and yearning for her father. The story is based on memories and experiences of the play’s creator and performer, Veenesh Dubois. The show takes you on an emotional journey from the South Pacific to Canada. Timal is a precocious girl who relishes life in her small Fijian village.

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Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Month Fundraiser: April 26 at Decker Lake Hall.

1st Annual Easter Eggstravaganza For all ages. April 19 at the Trout Creek

“Family affair – non-alcoholic refreshments.” Dinner, Dance, Silent Auction.

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FRENCH from t P9 While French immersion is proving increasingly popular elsewhere – so much so, that parents often have to line up to register their children – only 55 students in grades 1 through 7 are currently enrolled in the program at WKE. This year’s kindergarten French immersion class was cancelled after

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too few parents registered their children for it.

School District 91 has not indicated the French immersion program is in jeopardy, Fields said local members of Canadian Parents for French want to ensure that children here have an opportunity to attend a kindergarten French immersion class in 2014 and beyond.

“I guess what the concern is, and what we are trying to hope for, is that we will make sure we continue with a kindergarten class next year regardless of what the [enrolment] count is,” she explained.

Fields isn’t sure why interest in French immersion has declined here. She suggests that changing demographics and lax school catchment rules may be partially responsible, but added that parents would also like School District 91 do a bit more to promote the program locally.

“We are a strong group here, and we would like to see it [the French immersion program] going forward,” she explained. “The biggest thing is that we want the school board to really support it… Basically, we just want them to recognize that we have a really good program running here, and it would be really sad to lose it. So we need to just advertise, and I think what we’re finding is that it’s more the parents trying to advertise constantly rather than the school itself.”

Fields said the local Canadian Parents for French group hopes to meet with School District 91 representatives in the next few weeks to discuss how the two organizations can work together to improve and strengthen the program. In the meantime, she and other parents will continue to promote French immersion, which she says offers children more benefits than most parents realize.

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Students who participate in French immersion not only learn Canada’s second official language at an early age, she said, but realize other significant cognitive benefits. Research suggests that students who participate in French Second Language programs display heightened mental flexibility and increased cultural sensitivity.

Testing has also shown that while French immersion students aren’t formally taught English until Grade 3 or 4, their English skills aren’t compromised. In many cases, they actually achieve higher results in English reading, writing, and speaking than their non-immersion schoolmates.

Agathe Bernard, another parent with children in French immersion, agrees. For Bernard, the presence of a French immersion program at WKE played a key role in her family’s decision to relocate to Burns Lake.

“I think it opens the mind to cultural diversity and to different ways of thinking,” says Bernard, who is of French Canadian descent. “It teaches the power and rhythm of words… Studies have shown that kids with a French immersion education have greater thinking skills and mental flexibility. It is quite the mental challenge to clearly express thoughts in two different languages. I also think that speaking and understanding both official languages increases opportunities for education, work, and the future.”

Anyone wanting more information on WKE’s French immersion program is encouraged to attend the upcoming information session or contact WKE directly. Additional information is available at the Canadian Parents for French website (www.cpf.ca).

2014 MIDGET PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS

Thank you The Midget A1 team would especially like to thank the community of Burns Lake for their support and generous contributions towards our firewood sales, and to the following for their contributions to our Provincial Championship trip:

Tahtsa Timber Jack Anderson ComFor EA Strimbold Ltd. Flintstone Mining Regional District of Burns Lake Babine Forest Products PNG Des Willson Thompson Creek Mining Ltd The team did our community proud both on and off the ice and our Provincial Championship would not have been possible without the ongoing support from everyone in Burns Lake.

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Tachet Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, April 20. Starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Water Treatment Plant. Everyone Welcome.

Ex girlfriend damages vehicle; alcohol a factor in incident Police Report At approx. 2:30 p.m. on Apr. 1, 2014 an adult male attended the detachment to report that his ex-girlfriend had attended his residence the proceeding day and damaged his motor vehicle after being asked to leave. Alcohol was a factor and a peace bond through the court is being sought.

Fraud At approx. 1:34 p.m. on Apr. 2, 2014 police received a report of an attempted fraud. A person from the community received a bill from Bell along with a letter welcoming the customer to Bell Mobility. The customer contacted Bell to advise that their service provider is another company. Through communication with Bell it was determined that two people not known by the customer were associated to the account. Police wish to remind the public to clarify billing information and to contact their service provider should they note questionable charges.

Assault At approx. 6:10 a.m. on Apr. 4, 2014 police received a call to the 400 block of 3 Avenue in Burns Lake in relation to a domestic assault.

Police investigation located an adult female victim on the street that had injuries consistent with having been assaulted. The victim was transported to the Lakes District Hospital for treatment. An adult female was arrested inside the residence and the investigation is ongoing.

Alcohol was a factor.

Fight At approximately 10:58 p.m. on Apr. 5, 2014 police responded to a call for service on Sus Avenue in Burns Lake in relation to two males fighting. Police investigation determined that there was insufficient evidence to support a charge of assault however an arrest for being drunk in a public place.

Canadian Cancer Society - Extended office hours for April: Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meetings third Wednesday of every month.

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Kerr Road, Burns Lake Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:15am. Worship Service at 10:30am.

Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35

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

IMMACULATACatholic Church 248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568

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OUR TOWN The 1st annual Easter Eggstravaganza! For all ages. April 19. Festivies to take place at the Trout Creek Community Hall km 40 on the Colleymount road. 11am - 2pm. Concession lunch, games, bunny shop, bake table, raffles and egg hunt.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: April 2014. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am (drop-in basis - come by and try it out). Foot Care, all day by appt., Apr. 10, 15 & 24. Earth Day clean up Apr. 22. More info (250) 694-3270.

Tachet Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 20. Starting at 1pm at the Water Treatment Plant. Everyone Welcome.

Canadian Cancer Society - Extended office hours for April are Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm. Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month. New volunteers are always welcome!

Crisis Prevention. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) 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. 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.northernyouthonline.ca (4:00 to 10:00 pm daily) or www. youthinbc.ca.

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Fundraiser to celebrate Canadian Cancer Society daffodil month. April 26 at Decker Lake Hall. Live music by “Flaming Pie.” Doors open 5pm – Dinner 6 pm. “Family affair – non-alcoholic refreshments.” Dinner, Dance, Silent Auction.

Fresh daffodil flowers will be arriving the first week of April. Call the office at (250) 692-7203 and leave a message or e-mail burnslake@bc.cancer.ca.

SUNDAY, 10:30 AM Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~

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

Worship Service at 10 am Sunday mornings Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

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

Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

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

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, steer clear of added responsibilities this week, as you already have enough on your plate. Some alone time might be worth its weight in gold.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: You’re not easily overwhelmed by intense people or things, Gemini. Use this resilience to sail through a particularly challenging task that gets sent your way this week.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: There is no need to figure out all of the answers in the next few days, Cancer. If something is on your mind, then take your time to weigh all of your options.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: It could be challenging to be playful and lighthearted this week, Leo. Take every situation seriously and give ample thought to each and every decision you must make.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Make the best of a delicate situation at work, Virgo.

Although you may not be ready for more responsibility, your reaction will be noticed by your bosses.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, hold tight to your beliefs this week and don’t let anyone sway your opinion. You will serve as an example to others who bend whichever way the wind blows.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, you may not have all of the solutions, but rest assured that you have been moving in the right direction. An interesting conversation illuminates the situation.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: You have gained a new sense of purpose, Sagittarius, and you’re ready to put some of your plan into action. Expect a few raised eyebrows, but most people will be receptive.

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JENNIE BERNICE GROSE Mar. 26, 1932 - Feb. 7, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Jennie Grose who passed away in Kamloops hospital February 7.

Jennie was predeceased by her husband Bob in May 2008.

Jennie and Bob moved to the Lakes District in 1968 from Maple Ridge, B.C. and moved to the Southside where they made their home at Danskin.

In later years they moved to Burns Lake for a few years and then moved away. Missing the lakes area they moved back. After her husband passed away she moved to Kamloops where 2 of her 5 children live.

Jennie is survived by her 5 children, Shirley (Conrad) of Southbank, B.C., Lenord (Eva) of 100 Mile House, B.C., Dave (Joan) of Kamloops, B.C., Bob (Ruth) of Nanaimo, B.C., Rick (Joylene) of Kamloops, B.C., 10 grand children and 20 great grand children. She is also survived by 6 of her 12 siblings Jim of Drayton Valley, AB, Bill of Penticton, B.C., Hope of Endako, B.C., Phyllis of Maple Ridge, B.C., Mert of Princeton, B.C., Fay of Smithers, B.C., and many nephew and nieces.

B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

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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 1.888.563.1214. 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.northernyouthonline.ca.

(4:00 to 10:00 p.m. 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 a.m. Sign up is at BLNDC at 10:45 a.m. The Lakes District Food bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of 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

THE CHRONIC DISEASE Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 4pm. 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) 6922440

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations.

Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845

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Information 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

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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) 692-9104 / (250) 6958363 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.

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Lake Babine Nation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

REGISTERED NURSE DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2014 WAGE: Commensurate with education and experience Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents all nursing care of patients in accordance with policies and professional nursing standards. RN oversees the quality of departmental nursing services. RN develops day-to-day nursing care plans and for care after discharge from hospitals.

Act as a primary point of contact between patients, families and healthcare professionals. Follows the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation and performs all other duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse will work from the Woyenne office and make regular trips to the communities of Tachet and Ft. Babine.

• Assess the patient; collect and document the current health status and medical history of the patient.

• Prepare patients and administer physical examinations.

• Provide bedside care for patients released from the hospital or require care as a result of illness / injury identified during assessment or consultation.

• Demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.

• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

• Administer treatment and give medications to patients under the direction of physicians and according to policy and procedure.

• Perform frequent and accurate patient evaluations, including monitoring and tracking vital signs and respond appropriately.

• Develop, manage and revise nursing care plans and maintain medical records.

• Other related duties of Registered Nurse

REQUIREMENTS • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing • Registered with College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Minimum TWO (2) year of supervised experience as an RN • Current CPR Certification • Class 5 Driver’s License; reliable vehicle, considered an asset SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME TO: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com

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Cloud Nine is seeking a full or part time Esthetician. Please drop resume off in person at 3830 Second Ave or email jgroves@citywest.ca attention Jo Ann

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Lost & Found FOUND ON Babine Lake reserve a young cat. Call (250) 692-7243, give description to claim.

LOST CAT We are still looking for

Tenzie, 7 yr old cat. Black Himalayan with yellow eyes. Lost at the scene of a motor vehicle accident near Rose Lake/Aspen Rd. Sept. 2/13. Contact Burns Lake Vet Clinic if you find her. (250) 6927476 or (250) 692-7243 immediately.

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#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’ w/ 80 gallons per minute. Septic 800 gallon holding tank w/ 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.

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57th Annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts

Lake Babine Nation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

YOUTH COUNSELLOR DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2014

Gala Honours

Concert

Thursday, April 17th

JOB DUTIES are as follows, but not limited to: • • • •

Support individual and group counseling sessions.

Provide intervention and prevention services Promote healthy lifestyles and relationships for youths Assist in the coordination of community development and educational services • Document daily activities, and submit detailed reports on a regular basis

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Doors open at 6:30 PM ISLAND GOSPEL CHURCH AUDITORIUM

REQUIREMENTS: • Post Secondary Counselling Training in Psychology • Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with children/youth • Possess a valid class five (5) Driver’s License and reliable vehicle • Criminal Record Check (Child, Family & Community Services Act) For access / print of Consent to Criminal Record Check form (Schedule Type A – cost will be at the expense of applicants): http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/criminal-recordsreview/shareddocs/consent-form.pdf Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com

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HEAVY DUTY sled deck, power tilt, hook to truck battery $2000 obo. Burns Lake call (250) 649- 8004

Youth Counsellor will work from the Woyenne office and make regular trips to the communities of Tachet and Ft. Babine.

JOURNEYMAN or Apprentice Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic wanted in Golden, BC. This is for you if you are an outdoor enthusiast.

Position is full time evening shift 4:00 pm - 12:00 midnight Monday thru Friday. Rate of pay is competitive and will be negotiated based on experience. We invite you to become a member of our team. Please fax your resume and cover letter to 250-344-6622 or email manager@bnwcontracting.ca

L.D. MUSEUM summer job opening for four months. Starting in May. College or University student. Drop resume at the museum.

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The Youth Counsellor will be working with children and young adults. Youth Counsellor will report to the Health Director will undertake the planning, development and implementation of support services.

Fabricators, Millwrights, Welders and Industrial Painters Timber West Mill Construction is currently hiring Fabricators, Millwrights, Welders and Industrial Painters.

Resumes accepted by fax (250) 964-0222 or e-mail info@timberwestmc.com

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WINTER PUB HOURS: Mon. to Sat. 11am-10pm (Kitchen closes at 9pm) • Sun 4-9pm

Notice to all Contractors –

Request for Expression of Interest The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance of 28 Recreation Sites and 2 Parks within the Nadina Forest District from May 12th, 2014 to September 15, 2014.

Interested contractors must pick up bid packages with required contractor qualifications and information on services to be performed from the Community Forest Building, 153 Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, B.C. Completed applications can be sent to President, Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society, P.O. Box 788, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. Deadline for submission is April 25, 2014.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

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“Every river crossing is unique and will be met with proven world-class engineering solutions.”

– Ray Doering, P. Eng. Lead Engineer, Northern Gateway Director of Project Services, Northern Gateway

Meet the expert:

and construction of Northern Gateway, our team has and will continue to work closely with regulatory agencies, First Nations, environmental specialists, and local residents with expert knowledge of the areas.

INDIVIDUAL PLANS

Northern Gateway understands and respects British Columbia’s unique environment.

That is why we have detailed engineering and environmental plans for each unique river crossing.

GUIDANCE FROM LEADING EXPERTS Many specialists have lent their expertise to Northern Gateway, including Ray Doering who has over 25 years of experience and an extensive knowledge of engineering solutions in challenging environments.

“The Northern Gateway pipeline traverses a wide variety of environments between Alberta and the coast of British Columbia. This terrain includes many river crossings which have high values in terms of fish habitats and ecosystems.”

Northern Gateway’s crossings will be designed and built to the best standards in the world today.

FOR EACH CROSSING After careful study of each river and stream on the Project’s route, Northern Gateway has developed individual plans for each crossing.

“The type and design basis for the river crossings incorporate the latest technology and methodology available anywhere and are selected based on habitat, geology and other environmental considerations. These include horizontal directional drilling, direct pipe bores, open cut and micro tunneling in addition to isolated and other trenched crossing methods. Burial depth and pipe thickness will be engineered to ensure that the pipeline will withstand the most severe geologic and hydrologic events that might occur.”

Northern Gateway is committed to doing everything possible in order to build a safer, better project.

Learn more at gatewayfacts.ca

Working in partnership with B.C. and Alberta First Nations and Métis Communities, and leading energy companies in Canada

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Ray Doering is one of the lead engineers who has been working on Northern Gateway for nearly a decade.

He specializes in construction and operations engineering for the pipeline.

In order to develop t he most sensitive approach toward the planning