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Camping season has arrived

Two honoured in rescue Last week in Victoria, two people were honoured for helping to save the life of a young man, who got caught out on the water of Francois Lake during a storm, nearly a year ago.

What does Burns Lake and the area offer up for camping destinations?

Story on page 5

Local trail upkeep to be reduced

STEVEN MAISEY The Victoria Day long weekend marks to unofficial kickoff to camping season to most B.C. campers.

The weekend provides campers around B.C. to get out and explore the many B.C. provincial parks and recreation sites.

Bookings at B.C. provincial parks is up 14 per cent this year, up to 41,154 bookings to date, compared with 36,038 bookings at this same time in 2013.

So what does Burns Lake and the area have to offer B.C. campers?

There are three provincial parks in the Burns Lake area that are listed on the B.C. Parks website, (www.bcparks. ca), Ethel M. Wilson Memorial park, Babine Lake Marine (Pendleton Bay) park and Dead Man’s Island.

Ethel M. Wilson and Pendleton Bay parks are maintained by the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society, and officially open May 15 this year.

Both parks offer great fishing opportunities, and Pendleton Bay has a boat launch for campers looking to use their boat.

Along with the two provincial parks, which are high traffic campsites, Burns Lake offers a number of other camping spots that provide a great camping experience as well.

These include, Kager Lake, Augier Lake, Coop Lake, Taltapin Lake, Indian Bay, McLure Pit, Pinkut Lake and Takysie Lake, although Takysie Lake will be closed for the summer due to upgrades happening around the site. ...see CAMPING

Last week the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society voted to sign a contract that will see the maintenance of 28 recreation sites and two provincial parks continue.

Story on page 7

Elise Dube to join B.C. team in 2014 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Last Saturday, the Honeysuckle Garden offered up the opportunity for kids to come make hanging plant baskets to give to their moms on Mother’s Day. For $15 kids along with their parents could choose up to six plants to plant in their basket. Kid’s Day is an annual event for the Honeysuckle Garden, happening the Saturday before Mother’s Day each May.

The first time Elise Dube put on a pair of skis she was two-yearsold.The first time she strapped herself onto a snowboard she was seven-years-old.

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The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society currently maintains 28 rec sites and two provincial parks.

The two parks, Ethel M. Wilson park and Pendleton Bay park pictured here. Pendleton Bay park is on Babine Lake with 16 vehicle accessible camp sites and a boat launch.

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Burns Lake’s camping sites set themselves apart from other areas in B.C. because of the abundance of lakes, excellent fishing opportunities and there is no need to make a reservation.

Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society president, Lynn Synotte, has a few reminders for people looking to use the camping sites during the upcoming long weekend, and all summer.

“Remember these sites are free, it is important for the users to be responsible,” Synotte said, “use the fire rings provided, make sure your fires are out before leaving, wear life jackets when out on the water, take your garbage with you when you leave and leave it cleaner than when you arrived. Respect other campers.”

For more information on camping opportunities in Burns Lake, visit one of the following: the Burns Lake visitors centre, Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society’s FaceBook page, the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. and the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association’s website.

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Park upkeep is important

Diluted bitumen too dangerous at sea

This past week the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society voted to sign a contract with the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. that will help the outdoor society to continue maintaining and upholding 28 recreation sites and two provincial parks in the area.

However, due to the lack of funding this year, there are seven additional trails that are normally maintained by the Lakes Outdoor Society that will not be maintained this year.

The outdoor society received a $30,000 from Comfor Management Services Limited two weeks ago, yet that funding was only enough to help with the maintenance of the 28 sites and two parks, not the seven trails.

The two provincial parks that are being maintained are Pendleton Bay and Ethel M. Wilson parks.

Both of those provincial parks are classified by B.C. Parks as Class A parks, which means that B.C. Parks is dedicated to the preservation of their natural environments for the inspiration and enjoyment of the public.

And that is why the lack of funding for the outdoor society maintenance is disturbing.

These parks are a great opportunity for people to get out and experience the beauty of nature, and what this province has to offer.

This situation is similar to that of Burns Bog in Delta.

Speaking from experience, Burns Bog is a great place to go for a bike ride, to go for a run, to take your dog for a walk or to just experience nature.

At approximately 3000 hectares it is that largest, undeveloped urban landmass in North America.

The bog which is a stretch of the Fraser River delta between the South arm of the Fraser River and Boundary Bay is home to over 175 species of bird, including the Greater Sandhill Crane, 41 species of mammals, six species of reptiles and approximately 4000 invertebrate species.

It is also home to 14 different plant communities.

And all of that was almost destroyed.

It wasn’t until 2004, when the Canadian government, the provincial government, the City of Delta and the Greater Vancouver Regional District partnered to purchase 2042 hectares of Burns Bog to be preserved in perpetuity as an ecological conservancy area.

That number has now risen to 2 477 hectares or approximately 87 per cent of Burns Bog. The total cost to purchase this land was approximately $73 million.

What this all means is that preserving the natural surroundings of the area, so that they can be enjoyed is essential.

It shouldn’t be expected that the Village of Burns Lake pay $73 million in order to maintain the parks and recreation sites, but rather it should be important to support the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society and their efforts to helping to maintain the parks and trails in and around Burns Lake.

And it’s not just the outdoor society.

The Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association spends time and resources maintaining the mountain bike trails and creating new trails that bring in riders from throughout the province.

It is essential that the efforts of those two associations and others within Burns Lake are supported, so that we can continue to enjoy the great natural surroundings that are provided to us.

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In a letter to this paper (page 6) Greg Stringham, on behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, makes assertions about the behavior of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best halftruths.

He states that dilbit floats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and infinitely more so than refined fuels like diesel and gasoline.

What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from, goes on to say that dilbit sinks in seawater when there is sediment present. Another study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same thing.

It was filed by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware of it. That study says animal and plant matter like plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dilbit to sink.

Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance. All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plankton is omnipresent, which is why the whales are here, and shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment from the bottom in storms.

Dilbit will sink in our waters if there is a spill and it will harden up like caulking material on beaches and the intertidal zone.

The intertidal zone includes large mud flats in the midcoast because the tidal range is more than 20 feet there. How would we ever get them clean again?

Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat refinery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever.

That is why I am spearheading the project. It will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous value-add for BC. Canada’s oil industry needs a west coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provincial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority of folks in B.C. are against Northern Gateway’s idea of putting dilbit in tankers.

A refinery is economically viable.

Why is it so hard for our oil industry to see that the way forward is to build a green refinery which will cut greenhouse gases by 50 per cent, create thousands of jobs, generate billions of new annual taxes, and gain acceptance for a safe pipeline?

David Black Kitimat Clean, Black Press

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Last week in Victoria, two people were honoured for helping to save the life of a young man, who got caught out on the water of Francois Lake during a storm, nearly a year ago.

Syd Neville, who tragically perished, was honoured posthumously with the Royal Canadian Humane Society's Silver Bravery Medal, presented by Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon, for his efforts in helping his nephew Malachi Moriaty stay atop of their capsized fishing boat.

Neville's wife and two children were on hand to accept the award on his behalf.

The second honoured was Sheila Lovas.

She presented the Bronze Bravery Medal by Lt. Gov. Guichon, for helping to save the life of Moriaty, then 21-years-old, after he, and his uncle got caught on the waters of Francois Lake during a storm, in June of last year.

Lovas can still remember the day like it was yesterday.

She had been in town for an event for her son's graduation, and remembers it being a colder day.

"I was in the process of making some dinner, and amongst all the white caps and rough water, I saw somebody out there," Lovas said.

Once Lovas realized what the situation was she hoped into action.

Lovas, who owns Sandy's Resort, phoned one of her regulars, a man she regularly goes fishing with, and they both jumped into his boat and made their way out towards the capsized boat.

When they got out to the boat they found Moriaty.

"This young man was in total distress," Lovas said, "he couldn't move, he couldn't talk and the colour of his skin was something that I'll never forget."

Lovas ended up wrapping a blanket around herself, and Moriaty, who, Lovas said was stiff as a board, his extremities could not bend, and rushing him to shore where many more people had shown up with blankets.

Moriaty was rushed to the hospital in Burns Lake, and then transferred to Prince George.

Despite her efforts, Lovas says she doesn't feel especially heroic about what she did on that day last June. ...see BRAVERY ▼ P13

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A public inquiry needed Transportation system can into Babine, Lakeland handle diluted bitumen

Editor: Two deaths, 40 injuries, two preventable incidents, no prosecutions, finger-pointing between government agencies, families without answers, laws designed to protect workers not enforced and the stunning failure of the B.C. government and the companies which own the mills to respond adequately to what happened.

If ever we needed an independent public inquiry, we need one into the Babine and Lakeland explosions, and the failure to keep workers safe in B.C. That is what the victims and their families, the B.C. NDP and so many others are calling for.

Both incidents were preventable – the reports into both conclude that. Both were linked to a buildup of wood dust – a combustible hazard that government has known about for years.

And in both cases, a botched investigation

by WorkSafe BC and the Liberal government means that no one, will be held liable for deaths and injuries that were preventable.

The present situation is intolerable. No conclusions drawn as to why a preventable accident wasn’t prevented. Families are left with the display of Crown Prosecutors, WorkSafe, the companies involved and the Liberal government all pointing fingers at one another. The coroner’s Inquest that is scheduled is inherently limited in scope. Families demand the truth that only an independent inquiry can now bring.

Other public inquiries in B.C. have been successful at bringing to light these kinds of failings. The Air India inquiry and the inquiry into the tasering death of Robert Dziekanski are two such examples where a full public inquiry was called, lessons were learned and systems and

regulations were reformed.

In 2002, the Liberal government made fundamental changes at Worksafe, cutting benefits to injured workers, reducing worker safety regulation and cutting premium rates. 12 years later, the minister responsible acknowledges the organization has lost its way. Front-line workers raised the issue for example of combustible dust years prior to these incidents but action was not taken by the organization or the government.

In 2004, a federal law came into effect called the Westray Law, which gave prosecutors the ability to prosecute companies, directors and senior management in the event of death or serious injuries in workplace incidents. Since 2004, there have been 1350 workplace related deaths, countless injuries and not a single criminal charge laid in B.C. under Westray. Not one charge.

These facts should point to systemic failure, a failure of which the Burns Lake and Prince George fires are just the latest symptom.

After the Babine and Lakeland explosions, Premier Clark visited workers and their families in Prince George and Burns Lake. She went to Babine again, four days before the provincial election for a photo op. But the justice she promised has not been delivered.

It is time for the Premier and her government to keep their word to the people of Burns Lake and Prince George. It’s time for justice for the workers at Babine and Lakeland. It’s time to put worker safety first. It’s time for a full public and independent investigation into WorkSafe BC. Adrian Dix MLA Vancouver Kingsway

Editor: Re: Columns by David Black Continued safe marine and pipeline transport of hydrocarbons is in everybody’s interest so Canadians can realize value for resources and oil producers can continue to deliver jobs and economic benefits. No one wants a spill of any product at any time.

The performance track record over the past 50 years is good, but even still, work is ongoing to improve prevention and ensure producers, transportation companies and spill-responders have the best information available to manage products safely and make the best plans possible for response, containment and clean-up in the event of an incident.

Black's articles incorrectly suggested the Canadian oil industry is not interested in the proposed refinery project and that transporting diluted bitumen is more risky than transporting other types of oil because of its chemical properties.

Fact is, oil producers are

seeking increased access to existing and new markets – in Canada, the United States and internationally – to satisfy market demand for increasing Canadian oil production. All options to achieve that goal are worthy of study.

And diluted bitumen – oil sands bitumen diluted with natural gas liquids that allow it to flow – is no more dangerous than other types of crude oil.

Chemically, there’s nothing about diluted bitumen the transportation system cannot be prepared to manage. Whether it moves by pipelines or tankers, diluted bitumen meets all the same specifications and behaves the same as other crude oils.

Oil floats on water if it has an API gravity above water’s 10 degree API gravity. Diluted bitumen has an API gravity of 2022 degrees. Any type of oil spilled in water, eventually “weathers” and can be driven below the surface by waves or currents. Diluted bitumen behaves the same way.

There have been several scientific studies completed

on diluted bitumen. Earlier this year, the federal government released a research study that demonstrated diluted bitumen floats on salt water – even after evaporation and exposure to light.

The study was commissioned by Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada as part of the government’s plan to implement a worldclass prevention, preparedness and response regime for marine transportation.

Results of the study will be used to inform spill responders and help guide more research.

Our industry is focused on responsible development of Canada’s resources. We welcome transparency on our safety and environmental performance, based on sound science.

As producers, we transport oil with care and attention at all times. We expect all transportation providers to deliver safe services in a responsible manner.

Greg Stringham Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Calgary

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Nice visit What a very pleasant surprise I had last week with a nice visit with Judy Lightening. Judy was born in the Lakes District, Clemretta to be more exact, where her parents had their home.

It was a lonesome life for a little girl but she made the best of it.

She finished her education in Burns Lake. She worked in town for some years and then moved up to Whitehorse and has made her home for 20 years there. She loves it up there. Judy is visiting her family who live away and also many friends.

She also visited many of her friends. We sure had a great visit.

Hall fun On Saturday last the Francois Tchesinkut Lake Recreation Commission held a fundraiser for the hall. Although Saturday was a busy day the sale went over big time, even better than expected. Lots of very good things were donated for a good cause. Our hall is so important to our community as it’s more or less the centre. Many thanks to the folks who gave their time and effort to make it a success. I guess it’s called a labour of love. It’s folks like this that make a community like it is Today. This extra cash will be put to a good use on the hall.

Good bye to a pioneer On May 3 at the legion hall in Burns Lake there was a celebration of life well lived for Elwood Shaffer. The legion hall was packed with family and so many good friends he had made through his long life in the Lakes District. Here was a man who lived life to the fullest and a man

that never did things halfway, he always gave his best. You could tell how much he was loved and respected by the numbers who were there.

Elwood leaves his loving wife and such a wonderful family of which he was so proud of and so many fiends he had known for almost a lifetime. This is another break in one of our oldtime pioneer families.

Elwood is now on his last journey of which someday we all have to take.

One thing that said it all was a friendship tribute read by Donna Harrison at the service. Thank you Donna.

Spring is here Everyday spring comes a little closer. It’s almost like a new birth right before our eyes.

Most all the little birds are back, not too much to eat but they will get along.

Heard a woodpecker yesterday making a big noise out the back. It was one of the bigger fellows.

We seemed to have more

birds back on the prairie than we have here. On the Eyehill creek where we lived we had lots of loons, blue herons, ducks, hawks, eagles, prairie chickens, grouse and partridge. They were good eating but hard to shoot.

Of course when the big dry hit us lots of those water birds left but are now back again. One thing we had lots of was crows, magpies and gophers. The government gave us one cent a crow leg and the same for a magpie and one cent a gopher tail. As they were damaging the grain fields.

May Day Here we are already into the month of May, It’s now many years ago the month of May was our Francois Lake picnic and sports day. As the old saying goes ‘the 24 of May is the Queen’s birthday, if you don’t give us a holiday we’ll all run away’. We used to have some really fun days too. Lots of mothers

and grandmothers will remember being May Queen at the hall.

I am going back a long way now as I remember we used to have a parade from the landing to the hall grounds. The RCMP used to lead the parade and horses and older model cars and a big float for the queen and her retinue such as flowers girls, train bearers, retiring queen, it was a fun time.

Terrible fire Seth and Carrie Hunter, son and daughter inlaw of Marie and Rick Hunter of Francois Lake, had a stroke of bad luck last week. They had just opened a new business in Prince George selling maternity clothes. It had the earmarks of very good business.

They were both excited about starting a new business. When last week they got hit by a terrible fire that took everything there also other buildings were also destroyed. All their stock was destroyed plus the equipment.

Seth and Carrie had such high hopes. They have insurance but that’s not 100 per cent. This is a disaster for a young couple just trying to get started.

Nice gift Last week a very nice lady left a calendar as a gift, it was the 1912 Calgary Stampede. This is so interesting to go through, it’s a work of art. The pictures are priceless. I have it here and you can drop in any time and look at it.

All the pictures are so clear and so are the stories. We didn’t live that far from Calgary we never went to the stampede.

One of my regrets now I look back at it.

I sure know her There is a picture in our local paper with the note “Do you know this lady?” You bet we know her, she was one special person. Clara Preston was a friend to all. As matron how could you not remember her.

Everyone who was a patient fell in love with

her as she was the next thing to being an angel with her love and kindness. Miss Preston made the old hospital a home for all who needed help.

Every one who worked with her or for her would never forget her. She passed away doing good.

Such horrible news It is with a lot of sorrow that I write this very sad part to my news.

What a terrible shock to our community and to the Hanson family with the passing of Shelley.

Once again we all ask this question, why does this have to happen to someone so loving as she was.

Not only was she a loving person she was special to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Our thoughts and our love goes out to the Hanson family especially to Brian as she was so special for him.

I must close my column with a heavy heart.

No matter what happens God loves you a lot and so do I.

Lakes District News

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Local trail upkeep to be reduced Maintenance of seven trails to be suspended by the outdoor society due to lack of funding

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Last week the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society voted to sign a contract that will see the maintenance of 28 recreation sites and two provincial parks continue.

The contract is with Recreation Sites and Trails B.C., and it will see that the maintenance of Ethel steven maisey photo M. Wilson Pendleton Bay provincial parks are continued, along with the 28 other recreational sites.

The campground at Pinkut Lake, pictured above, is one of the 28 recreation sites that is maintained However, the deal will not include the mainte- by the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society. In maintaining the sites the outdoor society cleans the nance of seven other recreational trails that were campgrounds and makes repairs to things like picnic tables formerly contracted to the outdoor society.

Due to a lack of funding the supervision of trail come up with a trail strategy that looks at the bigger picture maintenance for the Nourse/Allin Creek, Old Babine Road, Nel- within the Lakes community, including setting priorities, espelian Lake, Bear Dens, Guyishton Lake, Opal Beds and Walkad- cially given the lack of funding and volunteer resources needed abe Trails will now fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of to maintain all of the trails in the area.

Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. However, according to Synotte, the flexibility in the contract Lynn Synotte, president of the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Soci- with the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C., the mainteety says that the society just doesn't have the capacity to continue nance of the parks and trails is assured. with the maintenance of those seven trails.

"The contract flexibility provided by the Ministry of Recre"Although the directors feel very responsible to see the trail ation Sites and Trails B.C., and by the financial contributions maintenance continue for the benefit of this community and from our community, we are very thankful the maintenance of tourists, the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society has no had the our local recreation sites and parks is assured for 2014," Synotte capacity for a number of years to maintain the trails," Synotte said. said, "the reality was that any trail work was still largely done Donations for the site maintenance came from Comfor Manby the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Op- agement Services Ltd., Lakes District Maintenance, NAPA erations. We just don't have the capacity or funding to continue Auto Parts, Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Regional District with the maintenance of these trails." of Bulkley-Nechako district areas B and E, Babine Forests The Lakes Outdoor Recreational Society received $30,000 in Products, Overwaitea, Starland Supply, Tire Tech and Curly funding from Comfor Management Services Limited this year, Temple. which will help maintain the previously mentioned 28 recreation sites and two provincial parks.

However, they have yet to receive the approximately $5000 in funding that the outdoor society usually receives from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, which helps to pay for supplies that maintain the trails and recreation sites that are contracted to the outdoor society.

The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society applies yearly for funding that they have received in the past.

As of now the outdoor society will oversee the maintenance of the 28 recreation sites and the two provincial parks, while the maintenance of the other seven trails that formerly was overseen by the outdoor society will now be under the supervision of the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. Synotte says that a recreation connect group, consisting of many different trail users, hopes to

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Together, we’ve built Canada. Together, we’ll build Gateway.

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When working people benefit, Canada benefits.

That’s why we support Northern Gateway.

Canada’s trade unions have always fought to ensure working people and their families benefit from economic growth.

That’s why the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada and four national unions—representing the most experienced construction workforce anywhere in the world—are proud to support the Northern Gateway Pipeline.

The Memorandum Of Understanding our unions signed with Northern Gateway ensures the project is built to the highest possible environmental and safety standards.

It supports Northern Gateway’s commitment to jobs and lasting social benefits for Aboriginal communities. And it helps ensure new training opportunities for young people— opportunities that will last them a lifetime.

Northern Gateway is a nation-building project that has the potential to secure long-term energy and economic security for the next 100 years. But only—and this is critical—if it is built right and for the benefit of average families and the communities in which we live.

As trade union members, we place a high value on protecting our natural environment. We have been building pipelines for over 60 years and know what it takes to protect the environment we all value. The Joint Review Panel process was

Rob Kinsey United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada

Lionel Railton International Union of Operating Engineers

Neil Lane Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada

the most comprehensive environmental review for an oil pipeline Canada has ever seen, and its recommendation found that we can build Northern Gateway while still protecting our environment.

For these reasons, our trade unions— and the 300,000 Canadian working men and women we represent—believe Northern Gateway is the right choice for Canadian workers and their families.

When working people and their communities benefit—as they do with Northern Gateway—then we all benefit with a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous country for every Canadian.

Roy Finley International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Greg Harris Laborers’ International Union of North America

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LAKERS TIE FORT ST. JAMES The Lakes District Secondary School rugby team tied Fort St. James 12-12 last Thursday in only the second home game in school history.

The team defeated Fort St. James the day before 17-5, in Fort St. James.

The team also travelled to Smithers for a game last Saturday, as well.

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Elise Dube to join B.C. team in 2014

ELISE DUBE STEVEN MAISEY The first time Elise Dube put on a pair of skis she was two-years-old.The first time she strapped herself onto a snowboard she was seven-years-old.

She naturally gravitated towards skiing and snowboarding, and that love and countless hours she has spent honing her craft have landed her a sport on the B.C. Provincial Snowboard Cross team for the 2014 season.

At 16-years-old, she has already reached the peak in her sport at the high school sports level, competing in the BCSS High School Provincial Championships every year since Grade 8, finishing atop the podium the past two years.

This year's first-place finish, during the provincial championships March 3-5, in Whistler, was particularly impressive.

Elise finished with a combined two-day total time of 3:06.62, beating the closest rider by over eight seconds She travelled to Big White, in Kelowna, April 7-8 for provincial team tryouts.

The atmosphere was fairly relaxed during the two days, she was able to check out the snowboard cross run on day one, the second day included fitness testing, as well as performing for coaches, who videotaped her runs for further evaluation.

It wasn't until three weeks later, on a bus ride home from a high school soccer tournament in Merritt, that she found out that she'd been selected to the team.

"She got cell services, and she came up to me and told me she made the team," Patti Dube, her mom, said, "she asked me what she should do, and I told her if I was 16-years-old I'd be all over this."

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"We're just really proud," Patti said, "she if she wants to carry on, she's young, she can have this opportunity and she where it takes her, and maybe after this year she's like this is it this is what I want to pursue, so it's exciting."

To the average observer she makes it look effortless.

Her dad, Pat, says that her greatest aspect as a rider is the power she can generate as she carves her way down the mountain, adding that the ruts she leaves are nearly twice as deep as her competition, which indicates the power she is generating.

Elise says that her greatest attribute is she doesn’t play it safe when she races.

“I don’t play it easy every time I go down,” Elise said, “every time I go down I don’t play it cautious just because it may be icy, or because the conditions might not be the best. I always go all out every time.”

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Teena is also instructing Boot Camp High Intensity from 6:45-7:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Sunday from 5:00-5:45. The cost for this program is $113.

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To register for any of these programs please visit the Village of Burns Lake website and click program link or go to the Village office.

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Snowboard cross is an event where four riders race down the course, trying to finish first, it is not a timed event.

If she doesn’t start well, it won’t matter how much power and speed she can generate, she will have a tough time passing three other riders on the narrow courses.

“Especially with snow cross because it’s not like a timed event where you can get away with a poor start and make it up through your other attributes,” Pat Dube said, “if you get behind someone, let alone three people, your chances of winning have dropped to somewhere around four per cent, you can’t be last.”

Linden Ruecker, head coach of the B.C. provincial snowboard cross team says that the goal of the team is to train riders, and prepare them for the next level, the Canadian national team and the Olympics.

Whether or not Elise pursues snowboard cross that far hasn’t been determined.

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“I keep telling people that if I saw what I saw how could I not do anything,” Lovas said, “it just happened, and in a bad situation I was in the right place. It’s a mom thing, I just instinctively had to do something.”

She says that despite all the congratulations she has received, there was really no other option and likes to point out it wasn’t just her.

“I just can’t see how I could’ve done anything else,” Lovas said, “it’s a huge honour, but to single myself out of the amount of people that arrived instantly to help, it kind of feels like taking something away from everyone that helped out.”

Burns Lake Search and Rescue responded to a Francois Lake boating accident on the evening of June 7, 2013. Despite efforts from local RCMP and search and rescue crews from Burns Lake and area, a specialized search team from Idaho and numerous residents, crews were unable to find and rescue Neville.

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Granisle Purina® Walk for Dog Guides on May 25, 2014. This five kilometre walk is taking place at Tourist Information Centre and begins at 10:30 a.m. There is no registration fee and 100% of funds raised go towards providing Dog Guides. For more information, to register, or donate, please visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.

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OUR TOWN Bike to Work Week 2014: May 26 – June 1. We are very proud to announce the first ever Burns Lake Bike to Work Week. Register online at: http://www.biketowork.ca/ burns-lake. Participate on a team or as an individual. Log your kilometers travelled to be eligible for prizes, to see the number of calories you burn and your green house gas savings. Any questions: Jeff Ragsdale, jragsdale@burnslake.ca or call the Village Office at 250 692 7587.

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Canada Day. Volunteer help is needed for this community event. Calling all businesses, churches, and organizations, calling everyone! Start thinking about putting together a float for Canada Day parade.

Is your child currently 3 years old? Join us at Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre on May 16 for our 3 year old screening event. Drop in any time between 9-3 pm to have your child participate in various centres that focus on early child development and school readiness. More info: lakesdistrict.sx6@gmail.com Annual plant & yard sale Trout Creek Community Hall, June 1, 11am - 3pm. Lunch, raffles, Everybody is welcome. Cash only

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Despite ending support for Windows XP nearly a month ago, Microsoft has also decided to release the security patch for the now retired operating system.

Considering the recent Net Applications Desktop Operating System Market Share report showing Windows XP still holding on to 26.29% of the market share, that’s not a bad idea. Still, XP users won’t be able to rely on Microsoft releasing many of these out of support patches, so switching to a third party web browser might not be a bad idea if you plan to continue using XP.

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.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, you are ready for a well-deserved vacation or retreat. But you cannot run away from your responsibilities this week. Just hold out a little longer.

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The KDL Group is currently looking for Log Truck Drivers and Independent Owner Operator Logging Trucks in its Fort St. James and Mackenzie operating areas. Trucks are required for the 2014 season with deliveries into Fort St James, Vanderhoof, Prince George and Mackenzie. There is a need for long loggers, short loggers and off highway hayracks.

Please Contact: Jeff Holland

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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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Village of Burns Lake has two employment opportunities.

Visit www.burnslake.ca or call 250-692-7587 to find out more about our summer student kids program leaders, and also a part time janitor position.

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Sullivan Motor Products & SMP-RV are currently looking for a full time Sales Person. No experince necessary.

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BURNS LAKE NATIVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1030, BURNS LAKE, BC V0J 1E0 TEL 250-692-3188 • EMAIL blndc@blndc.ca FAX 250-692-7483 • WEBSITE: www.blndc.ca

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Flooring Sales The Houston Division of Bulkley Valley Home Centre requires a sales person for its flooring department.

This person will have retail experience that includes measuring, estimating, ordering and selling laminate, hardwood, vinyl, carpet and ceramic. This person will have had experience working with installers.

The ability to provide excellent customer service to homeowners and contractors and assist the store manager with marketing initiatives for the flooring department are key priorities. The position also requires a general knowledge of building materials and the ability to work in a computerized environment.

Compensation includes salary, incentive plan and benefits. Please submit cover letter and resume to darrin@ bvhome.ca or fax to 1-250-845-7608.

Cultural Event Coordinator The Burns Lake Native Development Corporation is seeking an experienced summer student for a 12 week position.

• Plan, coordinate and execute large community event with multiple sub-events • Assist the Community Advisory Committee in developing and executing contests, promotions and events.

• Work alongside Community Advisory Committee to carry out programming agenda.

• Proficient in all office duties, task and computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Publisher, etc) • Highly efficient while working unattended, self motivated and goal/task orientated • Class 5 license with reliable vehicle an asset • Must be registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.

Qualified Applicants can drop off, fax, or email a cover letter and resume to: John Nooski, Small Business Development Officer Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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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.

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 7 May 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 850.13 m (2789.16 ft.)

SLS Discharge: 49.15 m3/s Total snowpack: 82.2%long term average Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

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SEDA is looking to hire a returning student For a 13 week position starting June 2, 2014

The successful applicants must be able to work weekends and statutory holidays, and be available for employment from the 2 of June to the end of August.

A background in Forestry with regards to GPSing/Mapping would be beneficial for this position along with an interest in the history of the area.

Applicants must be returning to school as a full time student in the fall and between the ages of 15 and 30.

Please contact the SEDA office: Kelly Friesen Southside Economic Development Association Box 70, Southbank, BC V0J 2P0 Phone: 250-694-3219 • seda@lakescom.net

Inland Kenworth Parker Pacific Houston Is taking applications for a resident

HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT SALES CONSULTANT for our Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake territory.

Person’s interested need to have: • Good understanding of area logging operations and forestry and construction equipment.

• Preferably based in Houston.

• Valid driver’s license in good standing and be able to cover the territory from Moricetown to Endako.

• Having parts and mechanical knowledge would be an asset.

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Lake Babine Nation EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH The Lake Babine Nation, located 230 kilometers west of Prince George, is one of the largest First Nations in British Columbia. The Territory is home to approximately 2,300 members and holds 27 Reserves, three of which are home to the majority of members: Woyenne, Tachet, Fort Babine, Pinkut Lake / Donald’s Landing and Old Fort. The Lake Babine Nation Administration office is situated on the Woyenne Reserve.

Woyenne, with approximately 940 residents,[1] is adjacent to the community of Burns Lake, British Columbia, but has its own preschool, kindergarten, daycare, and adult learning centre. The Nation’s main band office is located in Woyenne.

The political governing structure now consists of one elected Chief and nine elected Council members who make decisions on program policies and negotiations on behalf of the Lake Babine Nation. Under the Chief and Council are the Executive Director and department program managers who develop budgets and work plans for implementation and completion at year end. The Lake Babine Nation Administration Department is responsible for delivery of Health, Social Development, Economic Development, Education, Employment & Training, Justice, Child and Family, Forestry and Natural Resources, Housing & Infrastructure, Finance, and Membership programs to members2.

The Lake Babine Nation (LBN) is seeking an experienced/ qualified Health Director who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued reinforcement of a vision for a healthy and prosperous community.

THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the Health Department staff in the provision of health promotion and education as well, compliment social development programs to the LBN citizenship.

While leading the overall planning, development and implementation of new health initiatives, the Director of Health will also oversee the continuous monitoring, evaluation and improvement to current Program service delivery.

This opportunity will be attractive to a senior Health Director passionate about providing innovative and culturally relevant preventative health programs for First Nations and who possesses the following key requirements: • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Health Administration, Business, Public Administration, or any other relevant field combined with minimum 5 years of direct management experience in program planning and community development in the areas of health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; • Strong knowledge of best practices in First Nations health education and promotion through community based programs and experience developing strategies for effective service delivery to First Nations; • A proven ability, desire and commitment to mentor and train staff while building community capacity; • Demonstrated senior management and administrative skills including: leadership, coaching and team building, financial management / budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, human resource management and project management; • Strong working knowledge of pertinent Federal, provincial laws, codes and regulations.

• Effective written, verbal and reporting skills.

• Standard working knowledge of Computers / Programs & Xyntax Program, Time Management skills.

• Superb verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders including health organizations and professionals, senior levels of government, and community members; • Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to secure as well as maintain funding for community based health programs and services; • Strong knowledge & understanding of the Lake Babine Nation, its history, culture and language, is a definite asset; • Class 5 driver’s license.

• Ability to travel as required, willingness to relocate and work in Burns Lake, BC area.

• Provide a criminal records check.

A competitive compensation package with full benefits is offered for this senior health management opportunity located in the Burns Lake, BC area.

If you are interested in this exciting role, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 references in complete confidence by Friday, May 23, 2014 to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Fax: 250-692-4790 Only those short listed will be interviewed

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 18,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following positions to join our team:

INSTRUMENTATION MECHANIC

Reporting to the Chief Electrician, the successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, calibration, repair and maintenance of all electronic process control Àeld instrumentation in a , tonne per day modern copper concentrator. You must be able to perform in a team-oriented environment of instrumentation and electrical peers.

Candidates require an Instrumentation Mechanic Journeyman’s ticket, experience in an industrial environment, and experience with control systems particularly the Foxboro DCS, Modicon and Allen %radley would be a deÀnite asset. *ood interpersonal and communication skills are required.

ELECTRICIAN

Reporting to the Chief Electrician, this position is responsible for the installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of all electrical apparatus in a , tonne per day modern copper concentrator. You must be able to perform in a team oriented environment of electrical and instrumentation peers.

The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualiÀcation and have a minimum of Àve years experience in an industrial environment with preference to individuals with experience in a mineral processing plant. Instrumentation, PLC and programming experience would be considered an asset. *ood interpersonal and communication skills are a must.

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Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the Site Services Team which is responsible for the repair and upkeep of a and person camps and mine site buildings and infrastructure. Duties include camp maintenance, industrial piping including HDPE process lines and pump maintenance, welding and fabricating and some equipment operating (loaders and excavators).

The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualiÀcation and have a minimum of Àve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. *ood interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position.

Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for these positions is 4 x 3 (4 days on, 3 days off) or 7 x 7 (7 days on, 7 days off). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. More information on Huckleberry Mines can be found at www.infomine.com, click on Careers and then on Employers of Choice.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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Charles Vanrensselear Priest Born September 29, 1922 Passed away May 4, 2014

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Charles Vanrensselear Priest (our dad) was born on Sept. 29, 1922 on the family homestead at Streatham, B.C. His parents Loren and Mable Priest were among the first settlers in the Ootsa Lake valley.

He had one brother Stewart and six sisters, Molly, Polly, Maude, Clara, Nina and Audrey.

He attended school at Streatham and later in Smithers. As he grew up one of his chores (finding, bringing home and milking cows) often led him a couple of kilometers from home to an open hillside with a big rock outcropping. He always loved this spot and to this day the family home stands on that spot. On Dec. 26, 1941 he married the love of his life after Doris had stole his heart on a previous visit from Wisconsin visiting relatives the year previous. They settled on that location and raised their four children, Alan, Lindsay, Glen and Nicola.

Charles grew up farming, trapping, hunting and at 16 he joined his father in the bush hacking ties. This was the start of a long career that shared logging, saw milling, ranching and various other interests.

Charles was active in the community from a young age which included many years of playing his violin for community dances, competitive shooting for which he ended up in the Dominion Marksman hall of fame, and various other endeavors for the good of the area. He always believed that charity started at home and as such supported various causes over the years.

Charles was self employed most of his life and was quite successful employing many people from all walks of life. He often said that he only ever had good people working for him.

Over the years he watched the community and countryside change with the raising of Ootsa Lake, the influx of people as small mills were replaced by larger ventures, then the exodus of people as they moved on, all the while continuing to do what he loved.

After his marriage he continued to build what his father had started by homesteading the current place and Silver Spring Ranch was started. As Alan got older the ranch got bigger and Charles downsized his logging and sawmilling to concentrate on ranching with all his sons. That tradition is now being carried on by his grandsons. Charles, Colin and Arthur, the fourth generation that is now carrying on his legacy.

He continued on logging and cutting ties with all his sons until the late 1980s when he stepped away to spend more time with Doris. They bought a summer home on the Oregon coast where they vacationed for many years traveling all over the pacific northwest and the southwestern states. Although he enjoyed these times he could hardly wait to get back to his beautiful valley which was always home. When asked about his home he would quickly and firmly tell anyone that Ootsa Lake was the best place on the earth.

Charles and Doris had 68 wonderful years together before she passed away on Feb. 7, 2010. After her passing the family continued to enjoy Saturday afternoon coffee at his home which he enjoyed. Charles continued to live in the home until his passing.

His life in the last years was made much easier by the grace and dedication of his daughter in law Mary who cooked most of his meals and helped with the day-to-day things that made it possible to finish a near perfect life in the comfort of his lifelong home.

On the morning of May 4, 2014 only a couple of kilometers form his birthplace and surrounded by loved ones he passed peacefully away within the sight of the lakes and mountains that he always loved.

Charles Priest will be remembered for his integrity, honesty, unfailing optimism, and very positive outlook on life. We will all miss him dearly, yet ponder his wisdom and cup right full attitude for years to come.

Survived by sons: Alan (Mary), Lindsay (Veronica), Glen; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grand children. Predeceased by his wife Doris, and infant son and daughter Nicola.

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