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LAKES DISTRICT NEWS
Don’t miss The Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival this weekend!!!
Inquest to be held in mill explosion
Burns Lake food bank needs help On the first and third Tuesday of each month, volunteers from the Burns Lake food bank gather to distribute boxes of food to those families in the community in need.
The B.C. Coroners Service announces public inquests
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Northwest fire update
STEVEN MAISEY A single public inquest into the deaths of four workers who died in two sawmill explosions in 2012 will take place in March of next year announced the B.C. Coroners Service last week. Robert Luggi Jr. and Carl Charlie were killed in the explosion and fire at the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake in January 2012 and Alan Little and Glenn Roche were killed in the explosion at the Lakeland sawmill in Prince George. The public inquest will begin on Mar. 2, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at the Prince George courthouse. Wilf Adam, Chief of Lake Babine Nation says he is disappointed that there will only be one inquest looking into both explosions. “It’s very unfortunate that they decided to do it this way,” Adam said, “Both situations may be different and being from a small town the big city will get more attention.” The decision to hold the single inquest was made after the review of the information surrounding the two explosions, and the B.C. Coroners Service believes that a single inquest will allow for the most effective examination of questions surrounding the incidents. Lapointe noted that the B.C. Coroners Service recognizes the importance of providing access to the proceedings for residents of Burns Lake. To that end, the B.C. Coroners Service is working closely with Court Services to provide a live broadcast to the community of Burns Lake.
The weather over the B.C. Day long weekend was a major contributor to the massive spread of, and the ignition of forest fires in the Northwest Fire Centre’s region. Currently there are four forest fires burning in the Northwest Fire Centre’s region.
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The seventh annual Big Pig mountain bike festival will be held this weekend at Boer Mountain by the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association. This event has become an annual must ride.
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Fires continue to burn throughout the province. Pictured here is some of the damage that is being cause by the Chelaslie River fire near Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The province continues to bring in personnel from outside the province to help fight fires.
Forest fires around the province continue to burn as more aid is required to help fight the blazes Steven Maisey Skyrocketing temperatures across the province over the B.C. Day long weekend caused the danger for forest fires to skyrocket as well, causing the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch to request the assistance of more out of province personnel to help fight the growing forest fires across the province. Last week an additional 70 plus firefighting personnel from Ontario and Quebec were flown into B.C., including an incident management team and support staff. An incident management team is composed of highly trained and specialized personnel with experience in wild land fire management, and they provide command and coordination support at fire response camps. According to Environment Canada, daytime highs reached 30.5 C in Burns Lake, 29.3 C in Prince George, 34.4 C in Kelowna and an astounding 36.5 C in Kamloops on the Sunday of B.C. Day weekend. The high temperatures throughout the province have caused forest fire fuels to become extremely dry and to ignite easy. The fire danger rating for most areas in the province have reached 'extreme' or 'high' due to the hot, dry weather conditions,
which means new fires can start easily and spread rapidly. In addition to the out of province firefighting personnel that has been brought in, the province has also increased its air tanker capacity, too. An Electra L-188 air tanker has been brought in on a shortterm contract and is stationed in Penticton. An air tanker group from Alberta has arrived in Prince George. This group consists of four CL-215T amphibious skimmers, one bird dog aircraft and an air attack officer, who has both knowledge of on the ground and air attack firefighting techniques and who will direct air tankers to the most effective and safe suppression locations. The requests for additional assistance were made through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Any costs associated with these requests will be covered by B.C. The province has already spent $106 million fighting fires in the province, and it's expected that number will reach $250 million by the end of the summer. The additional personnel and resources join the already 1600 provincial staff, 930 B.C. contractors, 500 plus out of province personnel and eight air tankers already engaged in fire suppression efforts around the province. In total, the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources has responded to 1036 wildfires in B.C. so far this season, with 12 active forest fires burning within the boundaries of the Prince George, Kamloops, ...see FOREST FIRES t P7
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Steven Maisey The Crown has wrapped up its case against accused serial killer, Cody Legebokoff, 24, who has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths of four women in the Prince George area. The Crown called 93 witnesses in the trial that began on June 2 in Prince George, and was expected to last six to eight months. Legebokoff is accused of killing 15-year-old Loren Leslie, a Fraser Lake native who was living in Vanderhoof at the time of her death, 23-yearold Natasha Montgomery and 35-year-olds Jill Stuchenko and Cynthia Maas. All four women were reported missing between October 2009 and November 2010. Legebokoff was arrested after he was pulled over by a RCMP officer after he noticed Legebokoff's truck leaving a remote logging road near Vanderhoof. Legebokoff had blood smeared on his face and legs and when questioned about it told the officer that he had been poaching deer. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett has given jurors a three week break. The Crown will have an opportunity to present more evidence in reply if defence lawyers call any witnesses. The trial is set to resume Aug. 25.
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Improving care in our hospital
Farm changes a great leap forward
It was only a couple of months ago that two representatives from Northern Health came to Burns Lake and gave a presentation to the mayor and council regarding the new hospital being built in Burns Lake. The two representatives, Michael McMillian, Chief Operating Officer for the Northern Interior Health Services Area and Marie Hunter, the Lakes District Health Service Administrator for Northern Health were very ecstatic in their presentation to council. In it they announced that construction on the new hospital was ahead of schedule, and that instead of opening the hospital next summer, the new hospital would be ready to begin transferring patients and equipment in January 2015, the hospital was six months ahead of schedule. Some of the figures for the new hospital are as follows. The cost to build the hospital was $55 million, with only 20 per cent of the bill being funded by the Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District instead of the traditional 40 per cent. The new building will be approximately 65,000 square feet, nearly double the size of the old hospital building in Burns Lake. The hospital will see an increase in beds from 13 to 16. A negative pressure room has been built for infection control. There is a new emergency room, with a large decontamination station and a new ambulance bay where patients will be easier to transfer to the hospital from the ambulance. And finally, there is according to McMillian, “a very, very large and very good maternity delivery area.” Over the past couple of months the Lakes District News has been highlighting the stories of Burns Lake women who have given birth in recent years. The common theme, women in Burns Lake have added stress when it comes to pregnancies because of the added travel involved to give birth. The new maternity ward at the hospital should be seen is a great development. However, last week I spoke with a couple who had just welcomed their second child to their family. They have been unhappy with the quality of care at the Burns Lake hospital for some time, and Loren Tourand said that he was skeptical that a new building would elevate that care. I have yet to have to visit the Burns Lake hospital for a medical problem so I have no first hand experience. but I agree with what Loren Tourand said to me, in that the new hospital building will only improve care if the equipment and staff improve. If it doesn’t, then our community will still be getting the same level of care, just in a new building. Northern Health must recruit and retain new professionals to practise medicine in Burns Lake. The hope is this new building will help recruit these doctors here and I sincerely hope it does because for women to not be able to give birth in their own community is really baffling. This new hospital building will now give them the opportunity to have babies in Burns Lake, but will they feel comfortable doing so, or will they continue to travel to Smithers and Prince George. Michael McMillian has told us that we “don’t understand how staff get used to working in really poor conditions, and to have something this fantastic is going to have an amazing impact on equipment and retention.” Well, I hope his prophecy is correct because we deserve quality medical attention.
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The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland. Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for rightwing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed. As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date. The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted. This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress. “Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products. And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.) Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound. On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C. This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide. On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22. There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway. And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.” NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.” It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Burns Lake’s food bank in need
Food bank continues to distribute food and helping those in need as it looks for more volunteers
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 1. BABINE ELEMENTARY SECONDARY SCHOOL - Granisle Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 28 - 29, 2014. 2. DECKER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Decker Lake Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 26 - 28, 2014. Out of catchment registration will likely be limited. Steven Maisey photo
Preparing boxes for distribution day is one of many volunteer jobs at the local food bank, other jobs include repacking of food, such as flour and sugar, breaking down of cardboard, general preparation for distribution day, general clean up and shopping. If you are interested in volunteering please call Candice Little at 250-695-6630. Steven Maisey
3. FRANCOIS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - East Francois Lake Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014. Catchment registration only will be accepted. 4. GRASSY PLAINS SCHOOL - Grassy Plains Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014. 5. WILLIAM KONKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Burns Lake Parents should register Kindergarten pupils new to the area on August 25 - 29, 2014.
On the first and third Tuesday of each month, volunteers from the Burns Lake food bank gather to dis9. EBUS ACADEMY - Vanderhoof tribute boxes of food to those families in the community in need. Please phone our registrar at 1-800-567-1236 any weekday during the summer to The food bank is operated by the Lakes District Family Enhancement Society and is run completely on discuss how the EBUS distance learning Kindergarten program may fit your child’s a volunteer basis. needs. Right now there are approximately 25 volunteers, and the food bank is looking for more people to help. TRANSPORTATION: Kindergarten pupils will be transported on regular school bus Candice Little, coordinator for the food bank says that the food bank isn't just about the distribution of runs. To request transportation for your child/children, please contact Sue Disher, food. Transportation Coordinator, at 250-692-3130 starting the week of August 25, 2014. While the food bank distributes the food to those in need on the first and third Tuesday of every month, there are a number of other jobs that need to be done in preparation for distribution days. In addition to the distribution of food, there is putting the boxes of food and household goods together NEW PRICE NEW LISTING NEW LISTING for distribution days. Boxing typically starts around 9 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. when the food is distributed. On average, the food bank boxes up and distributes 80 boxes each distribution day, last Tuesday This 2480 sq ft home is situated on a landscaped corner lot. Extensive This one level home is situated in a central location on a quiet street. It brick work, paved driveway and fenced backyard compliment the hosts 2 bedrooms and an office/den that are adjoined by french doors. was a slow day so the food bank only distributed Favourable location & favourable price. Nicely landscaped lot with spacious upper sundeck. The lower deck is private and accommodates All floors have been updated with laminate and tile and it boasts established trees and perennials and crushed gravel driveway. 14x20 a hot tub. Main floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, tile floors, bay an open concept kitchen/ dining/living room. Single carport and a 50 boxes. shop with one floor 716 sq ft home. Excellent value & an awesome start. window in the living room, custom kitchen and double attached garage. partially fenced back yard compliment this homeowner opportunity. Other jobs include, the repacking of food, such as $ $ $ 57,000.00 179,000.00 119,000.00 flour and sugar, breaking down of cardboard, genDifficult to compare. eral preparation for distribution day, general clean NEW PRICE NEW LISTING Check out this subup and shopping. stantially renovated vintage Burns Lake The food bank in Burns Lake operates on a gamhome offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ing grant so it is able to buy its own food. wrightway open concept kitchen However, this means that in addition to volunteer and dining area with a total of 1924 sq ft of 250-692-7288 work, it is always looking for monetary donations, This 3 bedroom home has great potential for a first time buyer or as an living space on 3 floors. Contemporary and custom in design, filled with natuinvestment property. Includes a paved drive and a single carport on a ral light provided by updated windows and doors. The lot is double in size along with donations of non-perishable goods and landscaped lot. The home has a full basement with an open floor plan and and has been extensively remodeled to provide a level, private and fenced household goods. large rec room. Recent updates include new roof, new flooring & a woodstove. outdoor living space complete with raised bed gardens and multiple decks. TO VIEW ALL LISTINGS... $ $ 107,900.00 169,000.00 "We need to raise awareness for the need in the www.realtor.ca community for help at the food bank," Little said. Affordable, comLittle is doing two things to help recruit volunfortable and warm. That’s what you’ll teers. find in this 1200 sq ft 2 story home The first is she's set up a group on Facebook, located on Center called 'Burns Lake FoodBank Volunteers' where she St. in Burns Lake. 3/4 bedroom, 1.5 posts jobs that need attending to or dates and times bathrooms,family Starter home or an affordable rental unit are both appropriate reasons to room on the ground This is a one-of-a-kind home & property. Exceptionally large, landscaped lot with when a group of volunteers can meet to prep for distake a look at this 1/2 duplex. Fenced backyard, single carport and storage level entrance floor paved driveway & nice backyard. Detached double garage and 2nd finished workshop tribution day. shed are functional and attractive. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom main floor with the kitchen & dining room on the upper floor. Sundeck, green house, await your ideas. Large 2-tier deck with astounding lake views and mega privacy for with partially finished basement for a total of 1948 sq ft of living space. wood heat and wood shed add to the value. Fresh paint & more. the hot tub. Remainder of the lot is established in trees, shrubs & perennials. Little hopes by doing this she'll be able to keep the $ $ $ 69,000.00 85,000.00 205,000.00 food bank in the front of people's thoughts. A 2 bedroom lakeshore The second thing is Little hopes to start a program Semi-remote 320 acre cabin on the southside parcel of land located in conjunction with the high school where students of Francois Lake. A spec15 minutes off of the tacular view with a year Hwy 16 corridor, 30 can receive hours towards their volunteer work for round 600 square foot km west of Burns cabin on a landscaped their graduation. Lake in the northern lot with outbuildings. interior of BC. Incred"The current volunteers have already built an inThis property offers a ible in many ways. very private setting inMaxan Creek winds credible foundation to take it where it is today," Litcluding a firepit and a Building lot with a great view only minutes from Burns Lake. This 5.61 acre and gouges its way through the eastern half of the property, an estimated lot is at the end of a no thru road and offers privacy in a great neighbor1 km in length with an elevation drop adequate to investigate alternative beautiful lake view from the living room and master bedroom. A wood tle said, "We just need to continue to build on that." hood. The property still has some mature timber available and the seller power sources. A mature healthy spruce forest exists as well as generous burning fireplace and indoor plumbing make this cabin a deluxe choice Along with the Facebook group, those wishing to may develop road access. Give us a call today to get your detailed package. helping of 40 year old second growth pine, spruce and aspen. for the family getaway or a hunting/fishing paradise. $ $ $ 19,000.00 volunteer can reach Little at 250-695-6630 to volun239,000.00 169,000.00 teer their services.
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Apache Corporation drops out of Kitimat LNG project
Business Excellence
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It is that time of year again... Nominations are now being accepted.
To Nominate:
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Nomination forms can be found on the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce website (www.burnslakechamber.com) or forms may be picked up/dropped off at the Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce 540 Hwy 16. Completed forms must be returned no later than September 1, 2014.
Nomination Rules:
You can nominate yourself or someone can nominate you. These awards are for people and businesses that contributed in 2013 (if you didn’t start your business till 2014 you’ll have to wait till next year to enter). Nominations close September 1, 2014. You may nominate more than one business. All businesses in the Lakes District and/or members of the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce are eligible to be nominated. Businesses include, industry, municipal/regional government, non profits, educational institutions, retail, restaurants and financial institutions to give a few examples.
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Apache Corporation is going to drop the Kitimat LNG project entirely, leaving Chevron as the sole proponent of the project for the moment. Apache didn’t indicate when the exit would occur in their second quarter financial report. “Consistent with the company’s ongoing repositioning for profitable and repeatable North American onshore growth, Apache intends to completely exit the Wheatstone and Kitimat LNG projects,” said their report. Wheatstone LNG is an Australian-based liquefied natural gas project. Kitimat LNG has all of its required permits and licences but has been undergoing a lengthy front-end engineering and design study which would finalize a price tag and move the company towards making a final investment decision. Media reports had indicated Apache was under pressure by investors to leave Kitimat LNG, and the company had indicated they were interested in reducing their 50 per cent stake in the Kitimat-based LNG project. Apache spokesperson Paul Wyke said the company wasn’t providing more details other than what was included in their financial report. Their financial reports show Apache has spent $339 million on Kitimat LNG so far in 2014, $183 million in the first quarter and $155 million in the second. Between Kitimat LNG and Wheatstone the company has spent $894 million so far in the year. Chevron had no comment about what it would mean for their operations. Media report statements from Chevron Vice Chairman George Kirkland, from a conference call with analysts, who indicates the company is unconcerned with the Apache departure and that the company will move to find new partners in the project. In a conference call to investors Apache CEO Steven Farris confirmed the company’s earlier statement of its intention to full leave the Kitimat LNG project. He said they’re also evaluating their international assets as the company focuses on their North American on-shore resources. Later, Apache spokesperson Bill Mintz told Black Press the company would not speculate where current negotiations for their stake in the project sit.
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A wonderful wedding as two families join
On Sunday last the Tweedsmuir House folks had the Grassy Plains church gospel singers drop in for a hymn sing. We always look forward to their songs and friendly visits. This always helps pass the time. On Wednesday evening we were treated at the Tweedsmuir House to the most delightful music and singing with Jan and Ross. It was a great evening with them. Their music is enjoyed by everyone. It’s the kind of singing and music I was brought up on. I think everyone enjoys the songs and music Jan and Ross play for us. Nice wedding On Saturday last there
was the most delightful wedding in St. Luke’s on the lake church when Dimitra George and Richard Neave became man and wife. The bride was beautiful in her long white dress. They both made a very handsome couple. The church was packed with family and friends. Paster Al from the Grassy Plains church took the service. As it was such a lovely day there were lots of pictures taken and of course lots of visiting. The church lawn was such a pretty place for pictures and visiting. Then folks moved on into the Francois Lake Hall where tables were set up for a sit down dinner. The tables were set up very tastefully and so well organized for so many. The rest of the hall was decorated as well. The dinner was also well prepared and so well managed. The hall was also packed with so many friends and family as the bride and groom are from
large popular families. The bride and groom cut the super wedding cake which was made by the groom’s mother. Everyone could not get over how huge it was. This was the joining of two well known and popular families. After dinner was over there was more pictures taken and more visiting. A dance followed such a wonderful wedding celebration. Many good wishes and love was passed out to the bride and groom as they start a new life together. Hay The big trucks are still coming in with huge loads of big bales of hay. Most of it seems to be going to the Southside. I notice some of the summer pastures are getting pretty short so if this keeps up folks will be feeding their winter hay to keep the stock in good shape. This will no doubt hurt our local stock men and big time. I well remember the big dry we went through on the prairie.
We had no money to buy hay so we had to try and get through. The government shipped hay in to help out but it was very poor quality almost like slough hay. No doubt we will get rain so keep your chins up it’s still early. Train wreck The train wreck just west of Burns Lake will be talked about for a long time. What a mess this turned out to be and the cost will be way up there too. It was a miracle that no one was killed or hurt and that’s a plus. As you can see in the pictures luck was with everybody, the truck driver and the train crew. There must have been a guardian angel riding on their shoulders. Another lucky thing there was no issues regarding hazardous materials on board then it would have been a real disaster. Maybe hauling by rail is not so safe after all. Food for thought This is a little story of myself and my Chev taxi
and the rail way crossing in Burns Lake. I was coming in from the lake to pick up a fare in town. I stopped at the crossing, no trains in sight so I started over they rack. I was right in the middle of the track and the car stopped moving. I was in gear, motor running and there I was dead on the track and a train coming. I jumped out and started to push and it was too heavy. So I said goodbye Chev then low and behold two guys saw my problem and the three of us got my car off the track just by inches. Was I ever grateful as these unknown helpers saved my car. We towed the car into the Burns Lake equipment garage where they opened up the rear end and the crown and pinion were worn out. They had never in the shop saw something like that but as I checked the miles, 100,000 miles were coming up so no wonder. The new parts for the rear end were put in and we were away. I
sold my Chev to Mike and Mabel Tetreau of Southbank. They got some good miles from it. They sold the car to the Tommy Jack family who made a Bennet Buggy out of my old car. What a let down but it served them well too. When I first got into the taxi business the far was $3 then it went up to $5 then up to $10 now I think it’s over $20 now. When I first stated gas was three gallons for $1, that’s what we sold gad for at the landing. Going through some old papers I came across this cutting. This was 79 years ago, over a lifetime. My 92 birthday comes up Aug. 24. So here is the story. On my 13 birthday I rode into Evesham to pick up our mail on horseback. I walked up to the same wicket that’s in the Burns Lake museum. Sarah Turner was post mistress and as I picked up our mail she said “happy birthday Hugh, congratulations you are
now starting your teens, you are grown up now, you are 13 years old.” This was Aug. 24, 1935. I was already doing a mans work such as milking cows, driving larger teams of horses, doing most everything except going to school. My dad used to say “your school days are the happiest days of your ice, enjoy them while you can.” As I look back I must agree with him he was right. At the time I didn’t think so. A little joke An 84 year old man went to the doctor for a physical. A few days later the doctor saw him walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. The doctor saw him and asked how he was going. “Great” said the old guy. “I did just what you told me, got a hot mama and be cheerful.” “I did not say that” said the doctor. “I said you’ve got a heart murmur, be careful.” Take care and always remember God loves you and so do I.
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Day long weekend was a major contributor to the massive spread of, and the ignition of forest fires in the Northwest Fire Centre’s region. • Be sure to check that no fire ban is in effect by Currently there are four forest fires burning in visiting: http://bcwildfire.ca; the Northwest Fire Centre’s region. • Clear all grass, twigs, leaves and firewood The Takysie Lake fire, which was discovered around your fire pit or ring for a four foot radius; on July 2 and burned approximately 43 hectares • Be sure to have a first aid kit, shovel, and bucket in total area has been out for quite some time, of water nearby at all times; with firefighting crews patrolling the area to ensure the area doesn’t reignite. • Keep your campfire no larger than 0.5 metres The Eutsuk Lake fire, which was discovby 0.5 metres; ered on July 8 and has burned approximately • Never leave a fire unattended; 3750 hectares in total area is being fought with • Prevent burns by supervising children and pets a modified response technique by firefighters at all times; and from the Northwest Fire Centre. A modified Laura Blackwell photo response means that the fire is being closely Helicopters wait on stand by at the Burns Lake airport waiting to be deployed to the various fires in the Most importantly: use water and break up monitored and allowed to burn only within a set region. There are 17 helicopters fighting the Chelaslie River fire with another two on stand by at the airport. embers with your shovel to ensure that all coals have been extinguished before leaving. of policies and management guidelines. A smoke advisory had been issued by the Ministry of EnviEnjoy a fun and safe camping season! 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The fire, which was caused by a lightning strike in the area, pains or discomfort or sudden onset of grew significantly in area over the August long weekend as tem- cough or irritation of airways to contact your doctor. peratures climbed into the low 30s. Smoke exposure is a primary conCurrently, there are 218 firefighters, 19 helicopter units and 20 cern for infants, the elderly and those heavy equipment unit crews working together to battle the blaze. who have medical conditions such as Firefighters continue to construct guards and wet lines, and if weather conditions permit, crews may conduct burn-off operations. diabetes, lung or heart disease. 8.3 mm Kronotex Laminate AC3 A fifth fire, located at Blunt Creek, As well, firefighters and heavy equipment unit crews continue 3 colors in stock to mop up small fires that have started outside of the perimeter just North of Smithers, was discovered on Aug. 4. Regular price $1.87 per sq. ft. of the fire. 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An overhead view of the damaged caused so far by the tailings pond dam breach at the Mount Polley Mine located near Quesnel. The dam breached in the early hours of Aug. 4. and 2.95 million sockeye are forecast to spawn in the Quesnel system this year – about a quarter of the summer run and seven per cent of all Fraser sockeye stocks combined. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has not directly commented on the threat to salmon, saying Environment Canada is the lead federal agency. "Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be closely monitoring the salmon run as it approaches the Quesnel system over the com-
ing days to assess the potential effects of these pollutants and other factors including water temperature on salmon returns," the department said via an emailed statement. The Fraser continues to run at lower levels and higher temperatures than average, adding to concern that significant numbers of sockeye could die on their way upstream before spawning. But officials say incoming sockeye look healthy and most are migrating through ...see SPILL t P9
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Mount Polley Mine management was awaiting a second permit amendment from the B.C. government to increase water released from its tailings facilities when the tailings pond dam breached in the early hours of Aug. 4. Ministry of Environment records show the mine has had an effluent permit since 1997, and has operated since startup with a water surplus due to precipitation. In 2009 the company applied to amend the permit to allow discharge of up to 1.4 million cubic meters of water a year to discharge dam seepage effluent into Hazeltine Creek. That permit was approved in 2012 after an independent report was commissioned to examine water quality impacts from sediment and contaminants, and measures needed to control them. With the mine and its tailings facilities expanding and an exhausted pit being converted to underground mining, Mount Polley applied for another amendment to discharge up to three million cubic meters of treated water to Polley Lake. "That application was received by the ministry this summer and is being considered," the Ministry of Environment said in a statement Wednesday. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said Mount Polley mine does not have acid-producing rock, which reacts with contaminants such as arsenic and mercury and allows them to mix with water.
Bennett was on site this week with mine inspectors and environment ministry staff. "We will find out if the company was not in compliance," Bennett said.- "If they were hiding anything, if they made mistakes in building the dam higher, we will find out and hold them to account." Brian Kynoch, president of parent company Imperial Metals, was asked about the latest permit amendment at a public meeting in Likely Tuesday, where residents were shocked at the devastation and worried about the water quality in their lakes and rivers. "I think we're about to get the increase," Kynoch said. Kynoch said the breach did not occur at the highest point of the tailings dam, where water pressure was greatest, and the pond level was 2.5 metres below the top of the dam at the time. Ministry records show Mount Polley was warned about high pond levels May 24, with the level returning to authorized levels by June 30. In April the company was issued an advisory about bypass of authorized treatment works due to high water flows in the spring runoff period. Samples of tailings pond water taken Aug. 4 showed selenium concentration 2.8 times the drinking water guideline. Concentration of nitrates, cadmium, copper, iron and selenium have occasionally exceeded aquatic life guidelines in recent years. The permit required water volume not to exceed 35 per cent of the creek flow to dilute it.
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Lake Babine Nation has begun to harvest the salmon from Babine Lake at their fences near Burns Lake and Granisle. Every day nearly 40,000 sockeye salmon travel through the waters. Lake Babine Nation sells the fish that they harvest to buyers down of the coast, as well locals can go buy salmon, too. The cost of one sockeye salmon for non Lake Babine Nation members is $10, while the price for a jack salmon is $2. The salmon that Lake Babine Nation harvests also provides food for band members. Last year the salmon run was so bad that Lake Babine Nation did not dip their nets into the water. This years’ salmon run however are the progeny of those that spawned in 2010, which was the largest salmon run in 100 years. Workers here begin their day at 6 a.m. and finish up around 8:30 p.m. steven maisey photos
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Steven Maisey The seventh annual Big Pig mountain bike festival will be held this weekend at Boer Moun-
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A mountain biker flys down the four cross track at the B.C. School Sports Mountain Bike Provincial Championships this May. The Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival features a four cross event on the Saturday, along with a downhill and jump jam. Sunday features cross country events. It will feature the kid's night on the Friday night, where kids will be able to compete in miniature versions of a downhill, a cross country and a four cross race. Saturday features the downhill race, the four cross and the jump jam for older riders, and Sunday features the traditional cross country event, nicknamed Dante's Inferno by the mountain bike association, which is up to 80 km in length this year and Wilbur's Wheelay, a five kilometre track around Kager Lake, where riders compete to see who can complete the most laps in three hours. The new event added to this year's Big Pig is
the 30 km, single track loop race that will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. The loop was added because it will feature the mountain bike association's brand new Razorback trail that was opened last month. Riders will start and finish at the bottom of the bike park, and the track will take them all the way up Boer Mountain on the Razorback trail and then back down through other various trails, namely, Charlotte's Web. As notoriety of the mountain biking opportunities that were presented in Burns Lake grew, so to has the Big Pig festival. The festival now gets riders from across the
province and from outside Canada as well. "We get riders from across Northern B.C.," Guy Epkens-Shaffer, President of the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association said, "We had a guy from Sri Lanka ride in the cross country race on a unicycle last year." Typically though, most riders come from across the North. There are riders from Terrace, Kitimat, Telkwa, Smithers, Houston, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Prince George that come to ride in the festival each year. Epkens-Shaffer says that he has noticed more and more riders from areas such as, Kamloops and Cranbrook,
even riders from the coast who come up to Burns Lake specifically for the Big Pig Festival. "I met somebody on the trails a couple days ago who live in Invermere, but they're from this area, and they say they get people coming through Invermere saying they are specifically heading to Burns Lake to ride the trails, so that's cool," EpkensShaffer said. Registration fees this year are $45 for nonmembers of the mountain bike association for the Dante's Inferno cross country race, and $35 for members. An additional $20 will get a rider entry into any of the other events they want to ride ...see BIG PIG t P13
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To finish off a summer of fun, we are hosting The Future You camp from August 18th- 22nd from 9am-4pm. The price for this camp is $90. The age group is 7-13. This exciting experience exposes your children to a variety of fun careers! The children will have the opportunity to dive into these careers through hands on experiences and a lot of field trips. Tours include a visit to the local fire station, police station, Bakers Acres Kennels, the ferry followed by a tour of a ranch, physiotherapy, paramedics, Lake District Air, Decker Lake mill, the Mayor’s office, and the Ministry of Forest! At the end of the camp, we will record a presentation of your child describing what they want to be when they grow up. Each parent will get a copy of the presentations!
FREE Summer Program!! The WOW-BUS is back for the summer. This free program is for children 6 years old and under and includes crafts and physical literacy programming. It will run every Tuesday from 10am-12pm at the Spirit Square until the end of August. Lakeside Multiplex
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Burns Lake Terry Fox Run - September 14 at the Francois Lake Hall. Always looking for donations for the Fall Harvest Auction. More info (250) 692-7438.
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Steven Maisey The 71 Annual Lakes District Fall Fair presented by the Lakes District Fall Fair Association is set to kick off this Sept. 5-7 at the fairgrounds at the Eagle Creek Recreation Commission site. As it has the previous 10 years, this years' fall fair will feature a music festival portion, and the festival lineup is stacked with local talent once again. Among the local acts that will perform at the festival, on the Saturday and Sunday of the fair include, the Burns Lake Highland Dancers, Lake Babine Nation Hereditary Chiefs Drum Group, the Tweedsmuir Fiddlers, Larry Aspen, George Hamp and Mike Robertson. Richard Cannon, President of the Lakes District Fall Fair Association, says that since he introduced the music festival portion to the annual fall fair 10 years ago, that it has really come to have a strong influence on festival goers. "I introduced it because music is always a good aspect to have," Cannon said, "It puts people in a relaxing mode and it just has a strong tradition in this area." John and Sandra Barth of the Lakes District Arts Council have been volunteering for the fall fair association for the last 10 years, helping to organize and finalize the list of performers, and determining the final set lists and times. John says that they'll start sending out emails and contacting past performers around the second week of January to gauge the interest of performers who might want to return to the fair. By the end of March, six months before the fall fair is held the lineup for the music festival portion is set, and both John and Sandra work on fine tuning the details. By the end of June the lineup and sets for all the musical acts
at the fall fair are set. "It really is a year long process, a couple months to catch our breath in the late fall and early winter and then right around Christmas we start in again and that is typical for all of the volunteers for the various aspects of the fall fair," John said, " It's a three day event but it takes pretty much nine to 10 months of concentrated efforts to organize the fair and have it ready for the first weekend in September." Many of the acts that take to the stage at the fall fair are repeat performers. They have become favourites of the fall fair organizers and favourites of the fall fair's audiences. Others are selected because they are popular performers in the Lakes District community. Again, the goal is to provide a variety of performances with the emphasis on local talent being showcased. Barth says that one of the problems that him and Sandra run into each year is that there are always more people wanting to perform at the fair than he has slots for, a good problem to have, but one that leads to tough decisions. "There's a lot of good performers in our local community and people who like to get up and perform for their neighbours and friends," Barth said, "We never have a problem filling spots." Bev Hughes who runs the Burns Lake Highland Dancers says that her students have been performing at the fall fair on and off for about 20 years, and sees no reason why that will change anytime soon. The highland dancers to a lot of competing, in high stress situations year round, and the fall fair is an opportunity to perform for the community and just have fun. "When we dance at the fall fair, on Canada Day or when we put on a recital in town it is strictly for fun," Hughes said, "The dancers just really enjoy performing, they love it." Barth encourages people to come out and enjoy the performances and all that the fall fair has to offer because it's such a family friendly event. "It's a great community celebration," Barth said, "I love to be a part of it."
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BIG PIG from t P12 in, the downhill, the four cross, the jump jam or Wilbur's Wheelay. Registration fees for the kid's night is $20. The Big Pig is one of the big money makers for the mountain bike association each year. "We started doing it to raise money for trail development and upkeep, as well we have other costs such as insurance and other overhead costs that we have to worry about," Epkens-Shaffer said. The plan for the Big Pig is to get the Dante's Inferno race up to 100 km, from the 20 km it started at. Right now the mountain bike association has no plans for once the Dante's Inferno race reaches 100 km. Epkens-Shaffer says there is an idea to find funding and develop a trail similar to the Razorback trail which would go up the West side of Boer Mountain. That would allow the cross country race for the Big Pig to be an approximately 40 km loop that encompasses the West and East sides of Boer Mountain. "As we develop more trails we'll try to make it longer and better," Epkens-Shaffer said. Try our Registration for the events on Saturday and Sunday begins at 7 a.m. both days, with the Gluten Free! Spinach, mushroom, red onion, bacon, egg, downhill race beginning mozza & cheddar cheese. at 9 a.m. Saturday and the Dante's Inferno cross GLUTEN FREE SELECTIONS, NEW PASTAS, country race beginning BURGERS, SALADS, STARTERS!! at 8 a.m. Sunday. ~ Open 7 days a week ~ Registration for the kids night is from 4:30 + A KIDS MENU... p.m. Friday afternoon, COME CHECK OUT OUR FAMILY SECTION! with races beginning Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078 Friday night at 5 p.m.
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Thank you The Bev Hughes Highland Dancers would like to THANK all their sponsors, supporters and parents for helping to make Scotland 2014 a success. Congratulations Sophie, Elise, Anna, Nicole, Hannah and Julia for your placings and for being great ambassadors for Burns Lake while competing in Bonnie Scotland. We are very proud of all of you.
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tells you that giving birth to your second child is fast, and so you're stressing out, what happens if the baby comes on the way, what are we going to do. I would say it's super stressful." Loren agrees. In the next few months the Lakes District News will be showcasing stories of women hav"When we had our first child we were out at the West end of Francois Lake and waited ing babies, or who've had babies and what obstacles they've encountered. right up until we had to leave to go to the hospital in Smithers," Loren said, "We were lucky When it came to her second pregnancy, Jenny Tourand expected the final stage of the it was long drawn out labour because it took us three or four hours to get to Smithers." process to be different. Loren adds that his sister barely made it to the hospital, she gave birth to her baby on her She had heard from other mothers that the labour and birth of the second child typically happens much faster than the first, in way to the delivery room at the hospital in Smithers. The possibility of not making it to the hospital in time to give birth has become a natural part because the body has experienced part of the pregnancy process for families living in Burns Lake. child birth before. Many can't afford the added cost of getting hotel room in Smithers or Prince George for This was welcomed news to Jenny and her husband Loren Tourand, who a week on top of the added costs of having to travel to either of those two cities for regular had to travel to the hospital in Prince check ups throughout the pregnancy. This results in families waiting until labour has begun before heading out on the long George to give birth the their second for drives to the hospital. child. Even though the Tourand's had friends they could stay with in Prince George, it was still The second child birth was going to a week of paying for a number of meals, and the cost of gas to get to Prince George that ate be faster, quicker, cheaper and much different from the first, yet it wasn't, up a lot of money in a short period of time. However, for families in Burns Lake, the pregnancy process will change shortly. and once again the cost and stress for August 15th, 2014 The new hospital in Burns Lake is set to open ahead of schedule, and features a large maa family from Burns Lake having a at 2:00 p.m. ternity ward where women will be able to give birth, unless there is a complication in which child was added too. Decker Lake Hall Jenny gave birth to the couple's sec- case the family would be sent to Prince George. It is an aspect that will save countless families money during the pregnancy. ond child, Anna Julie, two weeks ago In lieu of flowers, donations Loren, however says that even with the new maternity ward he would feel more comfortat the hospital in Prince George, the can be made to the Decker Lake able going out of town if Jenny were to become pregnant again. couple's first child, four-year-old EmiRecreation Commission. "We've been very disappointed with the hospital for some time now," he said. ly was born at the hospital in Smithers. His disappointment stems from the lack in quality of care he has experienced at the hosJenny says that having to travel throughout the pregnancy process is pital. He has had experiences with both his grandmother and father at the hospital where the just something that adds to the stress quality of care has been inadequate he says, and just recently when Anna coughed up blood of an already stressful situation. "It was always a big pain because after the family returned from Prince George, the hospital here was unable to run tests to we had to travel to Smithers and give a proper diagnosis on whether or not it was Anna's own blood that she had coughed up travel to Prince George," Jenny said, or whether it was Jenny's blood from the breast feeding. So, the family had to pack up and head back to Prince George. "The last month of your pregnancy is "It's kind of ridiculous that we have a hospital here that anytime that there is slightly out of even worse because you have go evfor ery week to the hospital for a check the ordinary that we have to go down to Prince George for it," Loren said, "It's almost like a up with the doctor that will help to de- war hospital here where they'll patch you up as quick as possible and kick you out the door." Jenny disagrees saying she would have her baby here if the option was available, but still liver the baby, so it's trips four times a concurs that the quality of care is where it needs to be at the hospital. month and it's a big pain." at Ootsa Lake Bible Camp "I know that it's going to save a lot of money to many moms rather than having to go to Jenny says that along with the acSmithers or Prince George," Jenny said, "The quality of care isn't what it needs to be sometual travel aspect of heading to Prince George or Smithers for checkups, times and that is very disappointing." Lorne says he can see the quality of care increasing in Burns Lake if the new hospital is having to pack up the family and the th uncertainty of whether or not she was able to recruit and retain more professionals to work here, but if it can't then it's just a new going to make it time was even worse. building with the same number of staff working there. after 2:00pm "There's issues with the hospital that go beyond the facilities, it's the way Northern Health "It's so stressful because you just don't know," Jenny said, "Everyone deals with Burns Lake as a town," Loren said, "How can you go for so many years where a basic thing like having a baby isn't possible at our hospital? Having babies is something that happens every single day, so how can you neglect that and say A&W 2014 M.S. that it's okay that we can run a hospital in town without the ability to deliver Friends and Staff babies?" Northern Health expects to begin transferring patients from the old hospital of the to the new hospital in January 2015.
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Burns Lake Terry Fox Run Sept. 14 at the Francois Lake Hall. Always looking for donations for the Fall Harvest Auction. More info (250) 692-7438 Burns Lake Big Pig Bike Fest Aug. 15, 16 & 17 - Volunteers needed. Help at the Northwest Invasive Plant Council booth & bike wash station at the Big Pig Bike Fest call 1-866-44WEEDS. We’ll need your contact information and your shirt size. Check out the Big Pig Bike Fest page for more details: http://www.burnslaketrails.ca/index.php/big-pig-bike-fest
Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551
Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3756 (Church)
IMMACULATACatholic Church 248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568
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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
Southside Health & Wellness Centre: August 2014. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Community garden social club every Monday at 9am. Foot Care all day by appointment Aug. 21. Last day to pay for your September Good Food Box is Aug. 29. More info (250) 694-3270.
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Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 6929104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 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 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. As of May “sign up” will be at the food bank on 3rd Ave. across from the theatre; the winter “sign up office” is now closed. 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 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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Reservoir Elevation: 851.29 m (2792.96 ft.) SLS Discharge: 170 m3/s Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 222m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 296 m3/s Spillway discharge will be increased to 170 m3/s on Thursday 7 August. Until 20 August Skins Lake Spillway discharge will fluctuate between 14.2 m3/s and 453 m3/s in response to temperature forecasts. 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
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 THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc THE CHRONIC DISEASE Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open 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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Raymond Ashford Long December 10, 1931-June 17, 2014
Ray was born in Burns Lake on December 10, 1931 to John Alvan and Katherine (Porter) Long. He was the youngest of 11 children. He grew up on the family ranch in Palling. His family life involved farming, logging and saw milling. Ray was his sister Jean’s, pride and joy! They grew up knowing how to work hard-milking cows, fencing and riding. Ray was an excellent horse man as horses were always an important part of his life. Ray married Eirien Kathleen Kempple on April 2, 1960 in Burns Lake. They made their home in Decker Lake where Ray had his own truck and hauled logs for Star Planer. Ray was in a serious accident with his truck and a train in August 1960. Kathy was born the night before the accident. Ray spent many months in the hospital in Vancouver recovering. After his recovery he returned to work. Pam was born in 1963. Ray and Eirien moved to Houston in 1966 where Ray hauled logs to Buck River Lumber and worked with Ernie Lund there. In 1968 Brent was born and completed their family. After several moves within Houston, the “Long” family reached their final destination in 1977-the current “Long’s Farm” on the Buck Flats Road. Ray became a well known logging contractor under the name “Long Trucking Ltd.” He started his own cattle herd and always had horses around. He enjoyed rodeos, roping and hunting trips on horseback. You could often see Ray at the local rodeo at Henry Murphy’s place as a pick up man. He also took an interest in the local pony club where he would participate in the ‘Smoke Race.’ He rode horses up until the last couple of years, checking cattle and fence lines as well as participating in numerous Poker Rides with Tori and Bill Vernon. Ray was always the first one to lend a hand to friends and neighbours. He had a keen sense of humour and always had time to visit. There was no such thing as a quick trip with Ray! He was an avid story teller!! When Brent was old enough to drive the logging truck, Ray took a step back and focused on his farm and cow herd. Ray loved to dance, tour around the country, visit and trade stories. The joy of his life was his grandkids, Brittany, Brooke, Shea and Tori. He was always very patient with them and taught them to drive, hay, farm, ride horses and play cards. He bought an old Crowne Victoria car at an auction in Grassy Plains for the grandkids to learn how to drive. In his later years, as his health failed, Ray wasn’t able to be as active, however, his wit always brought a smile to everyone’s face! He enjoyed the odd trip out for a strawberry milkshake and a tour of town with his little black dog at his side. Ray was a man of many words and had a heart of gold! Heaven has gained one heck of a cowboy! Survived by his wife, Eirien, daughter, Kathy (Randy), Pam (Devin), Brittany & Brooke and son Brent (Lia) Shea & Tori. A celebration of life was held on June 21 at the “Long Farm”. The Long family would like to thank the Houston Ambulance crew, the staff at the BV District Hospital and the staff at the Houston Residential Care facility for their wonderful care and compassion. Also, thank you to all the thoughtful, caring people that sent cards, food & flowers. The support was truly overwhelming!
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Margaret Rudella Larson (nee Rodningen) March 3, 1925 - July 23, 2014 Margaret Larson passed away peacefully at The Pines Care Home in Burns Lake, B.C. on July 23, 2014. She was 89 years old. Margaret was born in Modum, Norway on March 3, 1925 to Knut and Gertrude Rodningen. She was the youngest of three children. The family came to Canada in 1926 and settled on a farm south of Rose Valley, Saskatchewan. Margaret’s father passed away in 1931, leaving her mother to raise three young children alone on the farm. Margaret went to Grade Nine in school and then, like so many of that time, she was sent out to work and send money home to help out. Eventually Margaret worked as a cook at the Rose Valley Hospital. In December, 1946, Margaret married Milo Larson. They purchased the Pas Trail Store, northeast of Nipawin, SK. It consisted of a store, gas pump and post office. They ran the store until 1950 when they moved into Nipawin and Milo had a trucking business. In 1951, Margaret and Milo, with sons Kenny and Larry moved to a mining community near Spillimacheen, south of Golden, BC. The family lived there until 1957 when the mine closed. That summer and fall found them at the Cronin Babine Mine, north of Smithers, BC. From there, they moved to Salmon Arm, back to Spillimacheen, Brisco and on to Hope, BC where their daughter Brenda was born. In 1965, the family moved to northern BC, to Endako, Fraser Lake, and in 1967 to Granisle, BC. Margaret remained in Granisle and Topley Landing for most of the time until Milo’s passing in 1992. In 1992, Margaret moved to the Heritage Manor in Burns Lake, to Sparwood near her daughter and family from 2000 to 2003, and back to Burns Lake. Because of failing health, she moved into the Pines in 2013. Margaret was a stay at home mother for most of her married life, but during the years at Granisle and Topley Landing she worked for the Fulton River Fisheries as a cook and housekeeper and at Totem Lodge as a cook. She cared well for her family and enjoyed cooking and the needle arts. She was raised in the Christian faith, had an abiding faith in Jesus and served the Lord well through her entire life. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, auntie, grandmother and great grandmother, friend and neighbour. We all will miss her dearly. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Milo, parents Knut and Gertrude, brother Lloyd, and sister Gunhild. She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth (Marlee) and Larry (Susan) and her daughter Brenda (Frank), grandchildren Christopher, Christine (Neil), Andrew (Faith), Michael (Alex), Sarah, Benjamin, and great grandchildren Halley, Asa, Kira, Adelle, Hailey, Larissa and Lucas as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral service for Margaret was held on July 28, 2014 at First Mennonite Church in Burns Lake. Interment followed at the Burns Lake Cemetery.
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PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026, send resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com ROPER Ventures Ltd. is seeking equipment operators or contractors for their stump-todump logging crews. Currently, we are seeking: Experienced Processor Operators The work is less than one hour out of Rocky Mountain House. Call 403-669-7476 or email susanr@roperventures.ca All equipment is non-smoking and successful applicants must complete substance impairment testing before commencing work.
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Front Desk Receptionist/ Optometric Assistant Busy Optometrist Clinic seeking a part-time Front Desk Receptionist/Optometric Assistant for 4 days per week. The successful applicant must be open to learning new tasks and gaining knowledge of Optometry including dispensing and eyewear repairs. Skills Required • Good Team Player • Excellent Computer Skills • Ability to Multi-Task • Excellent Communications Skills If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume with references to: Burns Lake Eye Care P.O. Box 269, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 or Fax to: (250) 692-3424
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Cell: (250) 692-6569 • email: bsfree@bsfree.ca
Phone: (250) 692-4353
250-692-6019
Payne Septic Service (2010)
Starting a Business?
The Young Rainbow Warriors Society’s
The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!
for young males (ages 13-25)
Operated by
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YES, WE DO
NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders at the Rainbow Gas Bar
www.superiorpropane.com
Expanding Your Business?
For more information, call 1-800-556-5539
Keith Wilson
PRINTING NS
TOLL FREE
Dealer
29850 Hwy 16 West PO Box 450 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2
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1-877-873-7467
Bill and Patsy Miller
Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs
Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies
Still serving the Lakes District
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Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians
250-698-7964 Wood and Gas Stoves and Fireplaces
Free WIFI
Plus Happy Hour!
Lots Beautiful handcrafted log home on 2 acres. Situated at Tchesinkut Lake on Hwy. 35, 16 kms from Burns Lake. Lakeview, 30 x 40 ft, 2 bdrms on main floor with a 3/4 loft. 1 & 1 1/2 baths. Hardwood floors, hand carved railings inside & out, electric heat with glass front wood burning stove, landscaped. Serious interests only please.
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250-692-7887
Next to Rexall
Owners
www.pbagrimech.ca
9km down Augier Road Everyday 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Young Please call Eugene or Dawn Rainbow Warrior at 250-251-0627 theyoungrainbowwarriorsociety@outlook.com Society
Advertise your Business or Service here for $2225 per week.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
1 888 836-9786
terryfox.org
email: sales@pbagrimech.ca
Free Youth Day Camp
THE TERRY FOX RUN
Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride
Phone 250-696-3211 Cell: 250-692-9940
Call Lakes District News 250-692-7526 for more information.
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Local soccer camp fun for all
www.ldnews.net Wednesday, August 13, 2014
PURCHASE FINANCING
SUMMER BONUS †† RECEIVE UP TO $1,500
World Cup Soccer Camps came to Burns Lake last week. For four days players were taught various skills by high level coaches,culminated in a tournament in Smithers on Saturday.
ELIGIBLE OWNERS
2014 014 SONIC
2014 MALIBU
2014 14 VOLT
2014 4 IMPALA
2014 014 CAMARO
2
YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES^
ALL 2014s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:
5
0
PURCHASE FINANCING
0
YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^
5
%
2014 ORLANDO
%
2014 014 SPARK 2014 20 TRAX
2014 CRUZE
84 UP TO
ON ALL THESE MODELS
2014 EXPRESS 2 PRESS
COME IN TODAY FOR THE BEST SELECTION.
YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^
Chevrolet.ca
Call Sullivan Motor Products at 250-845-2244, or visit us at 2760 Yellowhead Highway, Houston. [License #5631]
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UP TO
ON ALL 2014s
MONTHS*
84
(excluding Corvette)
2014 EQUINOX
2014 TRA TRAVERSE
2014 T TAHOE
2014 SUB SUBURBAN
MONTHS*
2014 SILVERA SILVERADO 1500
2014 SILVERADO SILVE HD