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Leaders meet with CN on recent train derailment
Legebokoff found guilty As a B.C. Supreme Court jury foreman read out each verdict Thursday, finding Cody Alan Legebokoff, 24, guilty of four counts of first degree murder, the families of his victims began hugging each other and crying.
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Fire chiefs to meet with CN for additional training
Legion opens for kids
JAMIE HARKINS The recent train derailment at the Decker Lake Forest Products mill may not have resulted in any major injuries, but all the impacted parties are making sure a possible future incident is well prepared for. Shortly after the July 25 train derailment the Regional District of BulkleyNechako (RDBN) held a meeting attended by all the impacted parties to discuss the incident. Present at the July 29 meeting at the district office were RDBN members and staff, village of B.L. staff, RCMP officers, fire chief Jim McBride and two of the incident responders, CN representatives and Mayor Luke Strimbold. Strimbold said it is important for all of the affected organizations to meet after an incident and review the current policies and practices regarding the response. He said each community has an emergency response plan when dealing with rail traffic and these communities and RDBN need to collaborate with one another and with CN to share techniques. “It is also important that these groups determine the best way to share key information after a train incident so that responders are not putting their lives at risk and so that information can ...see DERAILMENT
For the first time in 34 years kids will be allowed into the Burns Lake Legion Hall to enjoy its weekly Friday night supper service with their parents and grandparents.
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The Chelaslie River wildfire that is located approximately seven kilometres south of the Chelaslie River remains a wildfire of note, according to the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch.
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Legebokoff found guilty in four counts of first degree murder of area women
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As a B.C. Supreme Court jury foreman read out each verdict Thursday, finding Cody Alan Legebokoff, 24, guilty of four counts of first degree murder, the families of his victims began hugging each other and crying. Many people in the gallery had tears in their eyes. The jury began their deliberations at noon Wednesday and they delivered their decision about 5:50 p.m. Thursday. Courtroom 104 was nearly filled to capacity with people interested in hearing the long awaited verdicts. Legebokoff, whose trial began June 2 is convicted of first degree murder in the deaths of Jill Stuchenko, 35, Cynthia Maas, 35, Natasha Montgomery, 23 and Leslie Donn Loren, 15. The murders were committed in 2009 and 2010. Soon after the verdicts were heard and court was dismissed, Neil MacKenzie, communications counsel with the Criminal Justice Branch, headed up a media conference outside the courthouse with some victims’ family members taking the opportunity to address friends, relatives, reporters and members of the public who had been following the case. Judy Maas, Cindy Maas’ sister who has carried an eagle feather with her all throughout the trial as she sat in the gallery and listened, gave her thanks to the members of the jury. But, she said the verdict is “bittersweet.” “My sister is gone and we will never get her back. It’s difficult to carry the heartbreak.” At times during the long court process, she said, family members “weren’t sure where things would land.” She said every day they prayed for all involved, the RCMP, all the witnesses and the “courageous” people who faced deroga-
tory remarks because of their lifestyles. Referring to Legebokoff’s four female victims, she said: “They were not just a sex trade worker … or a drug addict … or a person with mental health issues, they were people who lost their way.” The Women’s Warrior song sung by First Nations people on the courthouse steps Thursday was “incredibly powerful,” she said. Drummers and singing was the first thing people encountered as they came out of the courthouse and photographs on placards remembered many other murdered and missing women. Judy Maas said she wished people really knew who her sister Cindy – and the other women – really were. “They were loved. They are missed,” she said, adding, “we have suffered so much in the past four years …” She also had high praise for B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett. “The judge is the best judge I’ve ever seen,” she said. Louanne Montgomery, Natasha’s mother, said she was happy with the verdict. Then she struggled to keep her composure and was overcome with tears as she gave an emotional plea for people to “keep an eye out for Natasha’s remains.” No trace of her 23-year-old daughter’s body or her remains have ever been found. Donna Leslie who has attended court for most of the trial which began June 2, said a sense of calm came over her as Cody Alan Legebokoff was pronounced guilty of first degree murder in the death of her daughter Loren Donn Leslie, 15. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett is expected to sentence Legebokoff on Friday morning.
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Doug Leslie speaks at a media conference Thursday outside the courthouse shortly after the jury verdicts came in finding Cody Alan Legebokoff guilty of first degree murder of his 15-year-old daughter Loren Donn Leslie as well as three other women, Jill Stuchenko, Natasha Montgomery and Cynthia Maas. “I wish he’d never walk the streets, ever, said Leslie.
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Resurfaced runway and additional plough truck needed Jamie Harkins The Lakes District Airport Authority is coming off a busy summer season of activity at the Baker Airport site, but there are a few needs that have to be addressed in order for the station to excel into the future. In an effort to get a jump on these pressing concerns, members of the airport authority recently approached the Village of Burns Lake council to state the necessity of resurfacing the runway at the airport and to seek funding options for this project as well as sending a letter to council asking for a chance to acquire one of the old village plough trucks they are possibly getting rid of later this year. “The airport has to be paved,” said Lakes District Airport Authority (LDAA) president Reg Blackwell about the resurfacing project. “I mean it doesn't
have to be paved this summer, but it has to be paved soon. It's starting to deteriorate and we're just trying to get the ball rolling to line up the money. We've been talking with the government and nothing is for sure right now at the moment. We're not asking the village to do it.” When asked what government branch the LDAA has been talking to about funding for the runway, Blackwell said they are exploring all their options. He said they approached the village to discuss the need to resurface the runway because it is the village that owns Baker Airport, while the Regional District of BulkleyNechako covers the cost of maintaining it and the LDAA possesses the long-term agreement of running it. Blackwell confirmed the runway was resurfaced about a decade ago, but stated the work was incomplete and only involved patch-work similar to what is done with potholes. Concerning the need for another plough truck at the airport, he said the LDAA is asking the village if there is a possibility of acquiring one of the two trucks they are likely getting rid of this year. “We're noting asking for free or anything like that,” said Blackwell, noting they want
one of the two trucks in question. “We just asked if any are in good shape [that] we're looking for an upgrade on ours. We've got some old stuff out there.” Blackwell said the main priority of the airport authority is to keep the runway open for emergency air ambulance (medevac) services. In 2013, 22 medevac aircraft movements were recorded at the airport and 17 have been noted so far this year. These totals do not include after hours movements. “That includes keeping snow
removed in the wintertime for medevac purposes more than anything,” he said, noting they need dependable ploughs that are not in an almost broken down state to ensure this level of service. “Last winter we had a bit of trouble and we're looking to upgrade to something newer. If we can get one of these village trucks I think we're in decent shape, so that would be good.” According to minutes from the Sept. 2 meeting of council, it was agreed to sell the airport authority one plough truck at a price of $10,000 plus tax.
Crash closes Highway 16 On Sept.12 at approximately 12:01 PM the Houston RCMP received a report of a head on collision on Highway 16 near Perow Loop Rd. This location is approximately 10 kilometres west of Topley. Officers arrived to find a camper van in the middle of the highway and a Lincoln Navigator on its roof in the ditch. A 22-yearold Houston man was taken to Burns Lake hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. A 60-year-old Smithers woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of the crash is undetermined at this time and the investigation is ongoing, but alcohol does not appear to be a factor at this time. The Houston RCMP are being assisted in this investigation by a reconstruction analyst and traffic service members. The accident closed Highway 16 in both directions for a large part of the day Sept. 12. with no detour available and did not reopen to traffic until later that night.
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Community comes together
Off to school, and to court
September is cancer awareness month for childhood, ovarian, prostate and men’s cancers and the people of Burns Lake came out in force this past weekend to support the research being done to reduce the devastating impact of this disease. On Saturday Burns Lake RCMP Const. Dave Wolchuk and 24 of his Cops for Cancer-Tour de North teammates biked into the village as part of their seven-day 850-kilometre bicycle ride from Prince George to Prince Rupert. Wolchuk joined the team to help support the Canadian Cancer Society in their mission to eradicate the disease and enhance the quality of live for people living with cancer. To have the opportunity to complete the challenging and rewarding trek, the fourth-year member of the Burns Lake RCMP detachment pledged to raise $3000 for pediatric cancer research. Thanks to the wonderful community support he received the officer surpassed that goal by $2000, which will all go to the Northwest region of the Canadian Cancer Society. Wolchuk will still be on the road when you read this. The Cops for Cancer-Tour de North team is not scheduled to arrive at the end of their wonderful journey until tomorrow. On Sunday Burns Lake held their 34th annual Terry Fox Run at Francois Lake. Over 100 members of the community registered to bike, run or walk for the chance to show their support for family, friends and neighbours living with the disease as well as raise awareness and funds for cancer eradication research projects. Brodie MacPherson, 6, is one young person who made it a goal to take part in this charity run. Brodie lost his cousin Kaiden five years ago to the same type of cancer that took Terry Fox’s life. During the run, Brodie along with his younger brother Jacob, 4, wore pictures of Kaiden on the front of their t-shirts along with a timeline of his 10-year-old life pinned to their backs. Brodie’s mother Chrystal Vanderwijk said the picture attached to the young boys’ chests shows Brodie with Kaiden shortly after the cancer fighter’s arm was amputated and just before he succumbed to the disease. She said this is the second year the boys have taken part in the run and it was Brodie who first noticed signs bearing Terry Fox’s image this year before asking to participate in the event. Like David and Brodie all of us have been moved by cancer in some way during our lives. I lost my grandmother on my mother’s side, Nellie Courtney, to ovarian cancer when I was in my teens and my grandfather on my father’s side, Claude Harkins, to colorectal cancer before I was born. To see the support and dedication and celebration of life that accompanies a wonderful bicycle ride through beautiful northern British Columbia and a great community turnout to support the Terry Fox Run alongside gorgeous Francois Lake is heartwarming. During the run I was told the Decker Lake Elementary School is planning to hold a Terry Fox Run of their own on the first Friday back to school. I hope to be there to take pictures of the dedication of these young people to support their family, friends and neighbours who are living with cancer.
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Whatever cease-fire emerges from the latest round in the war for control of B.C.’s public school system, the next court battle is ready to proceed. Lawyers for the provincial government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation have filed their written submissions to the B.C. Court of Appeal. At issue is whether legislation removing union contract terms that dictated class size and teacher staff levels was a violation of members’ constitutional rights to freedom of association. When B.C. Supreme Court justice Susan Griffin found that it was, the government changed legislation again. The same judge ordered that struck down and the 2002 contract language reinstated retroactively for every contract since then, imposed or negotiated. The government says that would create chaos as well as billions in expenses, pushing out full-day kindergarten and other allocations of space and money that have proceeded since union control was removed. Griffin’s order is stayed pending this appeal. If you think the latest strike has been disruptive, you don’t want to see what this judge’s vision would look like. Government lawyers argue that the BCTF’s constitutional right claim is “wrong in law” and amounts to a veto that blocks the province’s ability to legislate in response to changing conditions. “According to the BCTF, legislation may improve on collective agreement entitlements but cannot remove them over the objections of the union without violating [the Charter of Rights and Freedoms],” the government’s submission says. “On the BCTF’s theory, collective agreement entitlements become constitutionally protected in perpetuity.” What that would mean to voters is when they throw out an NDP government that handed the keys to the treasury to public sector unions, the unions can veto that too. And when mandated minimum teacher-librarians sitting in rooms full of paper books become the equivalent of buggy whip weavers, they must remain as long as the union wants. BCTF’s lawyers submit that the government is wrong in fact as well as law. Its arguments are technical, dwelling particularly on the fact that the government didn’t appeal Griffin’s first ruling. For instance, there have actually been two negotiated deals since 2002. The one in 2006 provided five years of raises and a bonus to get the government past the 2010 Olympics, and in 2012 there was a pre-election truce negotiated with the help of mediator Charles Jago. The government argues that re-imposing 2002 conditions would overturn other contracts that were agreed to by the BCTF. BCTF’s lawyers say, in effect, the deleted terms covering working conditions weren’t there to negotiate. The Coalition of B.C. Businesses has entered the case as an intervener, arguing for the supremacy of elected governments when providing public services. Its submission notes that unlike private disputes, the right to strike is often curtailed in the public sector, and sometimes eliminated as in the case of police and health care. “When critical aspects of public policy are jeopardized by employee demands, those aspects could be legislated; where a fiscal downturn or inflationary pressures required austerity measures, they could be implemented through legislation; where strikes jeopardize important public services, the legislature could pass back-to-work legislation, and so on.” It’s been obvious for many years that the BCTF doesn’t function like a normal union, and isn’t much interested in starting to do so. Its leadership sees itself as an agent of “social justice,” a belief demonstrated by its promotion of flawed poverty statistics and pronouncements on everything from U.S. labour law to conflict in the Middle East. Its decades-old instruction to government is blunt: raise taxes and give us the money.
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FOOD BANK DONATION Branch manager of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Lakes District branch, Sandy Dore made a recent donation to the Burns Lake Food bank, Emiko Fukushima accepted the cheque on behalf of the food bank.
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be shared with area residents in a timely manner [and] in particular if there is dangerous substances involved,” said Strimbold. He said any risks about a possible future train derailment in the village were not discussed at the meeting. Strimbold said first responders do have an emergency response plan already in place and it was developed by first responders, village staff and other stakeholders. As first reported in the July 23 edition of the Lakes District News, the lack of a plan to deal with a land based spill in regard to shipping bitumen west from Alberta to the pacific coast was originally brought up in a June 25 letter sent to the B.C. ministry of environment by the RDBN. In the letter RDBN chair Bill Miller states local governments and First Nations’ communities don’t have the capacity to provide adequate services when it comes to land based spills. It goes
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS for September & October 2014 The dates and locations of the Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of September & October 2014 are as follows: September 22, 2014 School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC
on to note that local governments don’t have the resources to prepare for a response to a hazardous materials spill and to expect communities to respond without funding for training is unreasonable. McBride also weighed in on the matter while addressing council at a July 15 meeting. At council McBride stated his volunteers would respond to a major spill in the village to ensure the public is protected, but their lack of training when it comes to hazardous materials means they would not get near the spill. Strimbold said fire responders attended the Decker Lake Forest Products mill incident, which did not involve a concern about hazardous materials, shortly after it occurred and prioritized health and safety. He said fire departments across this region have identified the need for more training and resources to respond to derailments and fire chiefs will be meeting with CN representatives in October to work on training initiatives and response planning.
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The trees were planted in approximately 500 hectares worth of forest land. Thanks to all the planters at Waterside Ventures Ltd. for a job well done.
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NKDF Board Member Recruitment Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society (NKDF) is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors. Promotion of this recruitment involves sending this notice to all MLA’s, local governments and economic development organizations, as well as advertizing in the local newspapers in the NKDF investment area. We will use a point-based system to evaluate applicants and create an eligibility list. This list will be sent to the Board Resourcing and Development Office and the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, who makes the final decisions and appoints Directors to the NKDF Board. There is currently one vacancy on the Board. Each director is normally appointed to a term of one to three years. Points will be based on how well the applicants meet the following criteria:
These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.
1) Resident in the central portion of the NKDF investment area, including rural and First Nations communities (Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Stellat’en First Nation, Nadleh Whut’en First Nation).
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2) Proven skills and experience in the following 4 Small business 4 Economic development 4 Local government 4 Human resources 4 Financial management
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This year, Burns Lake Community Forest planted 671,060 pine and spruce seedlings — one pine tree for every spruce tree (or a 50/50 species mix). This technique is used to reduce the risk of disease within the plantations.
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Once appointed, Board members are required to attend a minimum of four meetings held in various communities across the investment area, from Kitamaat Village to Vanderhoof. The Board of Directors is responsible to make funding decisions for projects and to direct the policies and operations of the Society. More information can be accessed by visiting the NKDF website at www.nkdf.org or the Board Resourcing and Development website at www.gov.bc.ca/brdo We ask that interested parties forward their resume to our office by October 6th, 2014.
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Thank you Thank you to Dr. Graetz and the staff of the Lake District Hospital for their care during Al’s stay. The nurses compassion and tenderness made his last days as pain free and comfortable as possible. To all our friends, thank you for the visits and support. A special thanks to Trent and Susan Benson. Your care and support helped us all through this difficult time. The Finley Family and “Babe”
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Shower Valley Contracting of Vanderhoof for buying my 2014 4-H Lamb Garrett Lambert Southside 4-H Club
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Quesnel women’s fall challenge Editor: Hello Ladies of Burns Lake! We invite you to visit Quesnel and participate in an uplifting, energetic and delightfully fun event. The Quesnel Women's Fall Challenge will soon have its 21 birthday and we hope you can join us. Make it a girls get away weekend by driving down on the Satur-
day, staying at one of the supporting hotels for the night and then sharing your Sunday morning with us. You can choose a 5 or 10 km walk, a 5 or 10 km run or a half marathon. Stride and Glide from Prince George is handling our on line registrations and the timing demands. Your timing chip will be part of your bib. The
long distance runners will start at 8:30 a.m. and the rest will head out at 9 a.m. We will have walkers of all sizes from age 6 to over 90 and so far we have participants coming from Castlegar, Delta, Enderby, Kamloops, Mackenzie, Williams Lake and Prince George. We are working towards the goal of rais-
ing enough money to purchase a digital mammography machine for the GR Baker Memorial Hospital. So, what are you doing on the first weekend in October? We would love you to join us and share the energy. The hotels and businesses of Quesnel strongly support our efforts and will certainly welcome you. Bring a friend,
a sister, a mother, a daughter or a whole car load. We hope to see you on Sunday, Oct. 5. If you would like to know more, please visit our website: http:// qwfc.wordpress.com/ or ask a question via www.facebook.com/ pages/Quesnel-Womens-Fall-Challenge. Liz-Anne Eyford
Accidents are part of progress Editor: I’m getting tired of all the negative focus on the Polley Lake tailings pond breach. Can someone please show me an industry,
any industry, that has a 100 per cent perfect record with no accidents or problems to speak of? Accidents are part of progress and without
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The family of Jane Hull would like to thank Dr. Annandale and the staff at the pines for the special care that they extended to our Mother during her stay at the Pines. She so appreciated all of you. Thank you, the Hull family.
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progress, where would we be? We would still be chasing down our dinner with stone-tipped spears instead of topping up parking meters from our cell phones while we dine at a favorite restaurant. Risk and reward are an inherent part of progress. They underpin our entire economic system. The mere fact that risk is involved in progress means that there is no 100 per cent. At some point, something will go wrong re-
gardless of the precautions taken. Even the rocket scientists at NASA don’t have a 100 per cent record. They’ve experienced all manner of unforeseen events, right up to and including exploding space shuttles and rocket misfires! We can’t let fear stop us from balancing and managing risks and benefits and we can’t stop extracting the metals and minerals from the ground that are essential to our way of life.
When I look around at the material goods we take for granted and make use of every day and the metals that are essential to these goods, I see the positive side of the risks we have carefully balanced with the benefits. So let’s not get mired in the negatives. There is much that is positive to be found if we just stop for a moment and put things into proper perspective. Jason Walters
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Fall Fair The Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival is behind us but what a fair and festival it turned out to be. The wonderful memories it leaves behind can never be taken away for a long time. It’s hard to realize it’s in its 71 year. What a weekend with something for everyone. Even the weather came our way, we just couldn’t ask for nicer. The fair for many years was moved to many locations but now it’s in a super place for a fair and festival. It’s just so special just made for it. There was so many things for the younger folk to do there were so many happy kids. If the
kids are happy and busy the parents are too. The train rides were something special and were well used. One thing we must not forget are the many folks who organized and planned it all. This takes months of hard work to get it all together and run so smooth as this one did. The whole preparation of the grounds and the buildings for the three day events and then there is the cleanup when it’s all over and this is a hard and long job. It was a great fair and festival one of the best ever it was what I call super-duvial for want of a better word. I must not forget those who worked the grounds and the gates as this is so important for an event this size, you were great. Good singers and music just make a fair like the icing on the cake and we were treated to the best, hats off to you all. It was what I would call it professional. Last but not least was the good food
and the good service that went with it. This makes a fair what it is and you were great. As I look back to the many years our fair has been going on and the history behind it all. The many locations that the fair was held. I feel very proud to think of the years that my wife Jo and I took an active part in. Jo loved the fair and also taking part. Not many of the old-timers left but we will always remember them. Let’s hope someday some one will write a story on our fair, it will be a great one for our younger generation to read. This years fair and music festival was just out of this world and you will have to agree with me. Terry Fox This weekend past was a busy one with the Terry Fox run for cancer held at the Francois Lake Hall. This is so important for us all. Maybe some time there will be a cure for cancer and it’s folks like us that could make it hap-
pen. There are very few homes who have never had a member of their family have cancer, sad to say but true. Cold weather I took a short walk this morning, left my jacket behind and the wind chill made me think fall is in the air. Could be a bit early but it’s there I kid you not. Snow in Calgary, let’s hope they keep it there at least the month. Nice visit I always enjoy company for a visit and today I had my brother in-law Ralph Keefe stop in. Ralph has his home at Francois Lake and also a home in Victoria where his family live. Ralph was born at Francois Lake and also spent his growing up years here so we go back a long way together. Lots of stories we can share. Tweedsmuir is a wonderful place to stay with good care etc. but I do miss the lake with the sunrises and the sunsets also the change of sea-
sons. I had spent over a lifetime at the lake, 73 years to be exact. Sixty of those years were spent with a very special lady who I will never forget. Raised a wonderful family and have made so many wonderful friends whom I treasure. I miss my horse Cooper, playing guitar with Lonespur and my boat and of course being able to drive as I liked driving and I brag a bit when I say I was a very good driver for over 70 years. When I reached 90 years I felt safer to let it go voluntarily although I was still in good health. I got my first drivers license in Macklin, Sask. when I was 16 years old. But I still loved my horses and always will. Selling my pickup and giving up my drivers license were the hardest things to give up but I thought at the time the smartest thing I had ever done. Also my music and singing came up next in the give-up line. I had
two chances of going big time but let it slip by and I am sorry as I still love music and always will. Last but not least is the ever popular group of singers my niece Renay and The June Bugs. They are still singing my song ‘The cowboy song’ that we wrote together. I wrote the words and Renay put the music to it. The song is still popular… thanks Renay you are so special and so are The June Bugs. Joke A good old Saskatchewan boy won a fishing boat in a raffle draw. When he brought it home to his wife she looks at him and says “what the heck are you going to do with that, there ain’t no water deep enough within 75 miles.” He says “I won it and I shall keep it.” His brother comes over for a visit and he asks his wife where is my brother. She says “he is out there in his fishing boat” and points to a field behind the house. The brother heads out be-
hind the house and sees his brother in a fishing boat with a fishing rod in his hand. He is in the middle of a big field. His brother yells out to him “what the heck are you doing.” The brother says “can’t you see I’m fishing, what does it look like I’m doing.” His brother yells back “it’s people like you that give people from Saskatchewan a bad name making folks think we are stupid. If I could swim I would come out there and kick your backside.” Take note our first killing frost last night, I understand minus five. Seems a bit on the early side for me, could be we may get an Indian summer to shorten up the winter, it’s only Sept. 10. Best stop now with my usual take care and always remember God loves you and so do I. P.S. If my wife Jo were still living we would be celebrating our 64 years married Sept. 10. As they say time flies and I guess it’s true.
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Legion opens its doors to area kids New provincial liquor law allows minors into legion for Friday night suppers Jamie Harkins For the first time in 34 years kids will be allowed into the Burns Lake Legion Hall to enjoy its weekly Friday night supper service with their parents and grandparents. Harry Elliott, President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50 at Burns Lake, said children are now able to eat in the dining room area of the legion when liquor is being served during the supper. He said kids can also sit in the lounge portion of the hall, but their parents or grandparents must accompany them and be there for the supper. “The only time that children have been allowed in the legion is on a Remembrance Day service or a funeral for their grandparents, but if that's the case there cannot be liquor served,” said Elliott. “That's been changed.” The new policy is a result of a provincial liquor law that came into effect June 21 that allows minors into pubs where liquor is being served. At establishments where selling liquor is the primary trade, such as at legions, they first had to apply
to the province for the ability to accommodate minors. Elliott said their application to allow minors in the legion was passed three weeks ago and they received notification from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch with the B.C. Ministry of Justice last week they could go ahead with the new policy. He said a hoped increase in patronage at the suppers as a result of this change is not only a benefit to the legion, but also to the community because everything the legion makes goes back to the people of Burns Lake. “The legion can't survive on the bar alone,”he said. “We have to have the attendance of our community at our suppers and whatever else we do because we're a non-profit organization [and] our meals are a big, big thing for the legion. Everybody thinks the legion is a drinking place. It's not. It's fam-
ily oriented and now that we've got everything changed around we can have more family functions in there than what we had before.” He said this new policy also allows kids to find out more about the heroic actions of their forefathers, as they
will be able to spend time at the legion during these suppers looking up at the photos of Burns Lake's veterans as well as the many exhibits such as military uniforms, medals and weapons that are on display in the building. Elliott said kids in Burns
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A worker with the Village of Burns Lake public works department shovels mud and water away from a burst water main on the corner of Third Avenue and Highway 16 that destroyed water pressure in the village last Thursday morning. curred because the ruptured main's depth appears to be around four feet, while normal main depths are about six to seven feet. He said an alarm code informed him of the burst main when it occurred and he subsequently headed to the corner of Third Avenue and Hwy. 16 to direct workers with the public works department as
they attempted to fix the problem. While in the process of repairing the burst, the corner of Third Avenue and Hwy. 16 appeared a bundle of activity at around 9 a.m. with a deluge of water and mud streaming over the roadway. He said water pressure would return to normal for the majority of those affected once
they have isolated the burst main. However, the immediate area of the water main burst that goes from Third Avenue to Second Avenue and Center Street to Government Street would have to wait a bit longer to get their water pressure back. We're “hoping to have everything back on by [Sept. 11],” said Martin.
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Expectant mothers have to travel extensively during final weeks of pregnancy Jamie Harkins In the next few months the Lakes District News will be showcasing stories of women having babies, or who've had babies and what obstacles they've encountered. Alyssa, Madyson, Gabriel, Isabelle and Katie-Ray have given Jessica Shively a unique perspective on what it is like to be a woman expecting a baby in Burns Lake. “It definitely has its difficulty," said Jessica, who also has a 13-yearold son named Caleb with her husband Ryan. “It's fine right up until about the 30-week mark when you have to start seeing the doctor [who] you're going to deliver with because you have to obviously leave town for these appointments [and] you have to leave town for the ultrasound appointments, so you're going to either Smith-
ers, Prince George or, in my case this most recent time, Vanderhoof and that can depend on how your pregnancy goes.” Jessica said her threemonth-old daughter Katie-Ray required her to go visit an out-of-town doctor three times, but the complicated pregnancy she experienced with twins Gabriel and Isabelle three years earlier was quite different. She said the higher risk twins' pregnancy saw her switching from a doctor in Prince George to a doctor in Smithers who then suggested she stay in Edmonton due to being dilated at 29 weeks. “I spent five weeks in Edmonton seeing doctors there, then I came home to Burns Lake for about a week and then they sent me to Prince George for the following three weeks before I delivered,” she said, noting this was done because of the likelihood she would go into labour early. “It was frustrating.” At the time Jessica had three children already, including one in school, who had to be cared for and her stay in Prince George saw her reside in Ronald McDonald House that wouldn't allow her kids to stay with her. She said her husband then had to work around his electrical contractor schedule to look after the kids all by himself. Jessica said hormone
and stress levels during pregnancy are already at either an all-time high or low and this inconvenience certainly added to the ordeal. She said the necessity to see so many different doctors as well as the travels to different villages, towns and cities through going to the many appointments also contributed to her worries. “It would be nice to just stick with one doctor and know your doctor and feel confident that doctor is going to do a good job,” said Jessica. “It definitely is stressful having to meet a new doctor all the time.” Alyssa, 8, and Madyson, 6, were the two children Jessica had in
the Burns Lake hospital before staff departures at the facility forced the cancellation of high risk births. A new maternity ward is scheduled to open in the Burns Lake hospital this January, but she said that doesn't help solve the current problem because a maternity ward doesn't deal in complicated births such as C-sections and pregnant women would still be turned away. “From what I understand if there's not going to be an operating room here [and] I mean the maternity ward [is] great and it would be lovely, but you need that backup system,” said Jessica. “You can't have one without the other.”
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The Shively family, including (L-R, back) Isabelle, Ryan, Katie-Ray, Jessica, (front) Alyssa, Madyson, Caleb and Gabriel, pose for a photograph last Friday outside the Lakes District News office.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Try turning something you enjoy doing for fun into a career, Scorpio. Loving what you get paid to do is a key to a happy life, so figure out a way to make that happen. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, you may be adept at finding an easy way around a difficult thing, but sometimes taking the hard road offers good life lessons along the way.
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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Few things escape your attention, Pisces. However, this week you can expect to be happily surprised by good news. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, you can have all of the inspiration in the world, but without some practical application, your idea will stall. Spend some time thinking things through.
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Lakes District Fall Fair meeting on Sept. 18/14 at 7pm held at the Cancer Society Office on the Main Street.
IMMACULATACatholic Church 248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568
Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. ~ Everyone Welcome ~ THE CHURCH OF
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OUR TOWN The Lakes District Community Office of the Canadian Cancer Society (332 Hwy. 16) has now returned to our regular office hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 10am to 2pm. Drop in and check out our ongoing garage sale and craft items. New volunteers are always welcome. Call us at 250-6927203 or email burnslake@bccancer.ca. For Cancer Info Line & Cancer Connect call toll free 1-888-939-3333.
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Island Gospel Fellowship
250-694-3756 (Church)
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch #50
Minors welcome with parent
Kerr Road, Burns Lake Starting Sept. 14: Sunday School and Worship Service: both at 10:30am Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259
Sunday Service: 10:45 am
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With a brand new kitchen featuring two stoves as well as dishes and utensils for up to 120 guests, the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.
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To book a rental: please contact Joan & Jeff Ragsdale 250-692-0093
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Anyone interested in playing crib in the Decker Lake Traveling Crib Tournament, whether it be as a team or individual. Contact Sharon at (250) 698-7626 before Oct. 8, 2014. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture. To list your nonprofit coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.
SUNDAY, 10:30 AM Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake
Worship Service at 10 am Sunday mornings Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202
DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.
Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake
Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.
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Burns Lake Community Church Lakes Learning Centre 10:30 am Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949
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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road
Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464
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MARY JANE HULL (NEE JOHNSTON) Aug. 11, 1927 - Aug. 29, 2014 Jane was born on August 11, 1927 in Seattle, Washington. At the age of 10 she moved to Chewelah, Washington where she lived with her aunt. In March of 1947 she married Thomas Hull. They had eight children. The family moved to Canada in July 1965. In May of 1966 they bought a small farm in Palling, B.C. Jane stayed in the Burns Lake area until her passing on August 29, 2014. Jane was always known for having an open door, especially when it came to meal time. She still has lots of extended family and friends that call her Grandma Jane and treasure her many handicrafts. Her sewing, knitting, crocheting, and other crafts won her many ribbons at the fall fair both in Burns Lake as well as Washington, many of which were donated to the Terry Fox Run. She was predeceased by her sons John, Ronnie, husband Tom and brother Bruce. She is survived by her children Elsie (Jerry), Deloris (Ike), Rose Mary (Lawrence), Jerry, Roger (Shannon), Jamie, 25 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, one great great grandson and her sister Elizabeth. No service at this time and a family/friends gathering will be planned at a later date. Donations in Jane’s memory can be made at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, payable to the Palling Recreation Commission (for the Palling Hall fund).
ALFRED MERRILL FINLEY Apr. 23, 1927 - Sept. 8, 2014
Al passed away peacefully Sept. 8. He leaves behind his loving wife Dianne, sons Lee (Susie), George (Annette), 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by sons Paul and Gary. Al spent his life as a driver and prior to retiring he drove school bus. He loved the outdoors and in 1982 he retired to Babine Lake where he spent his summers fishing and winters snowmobiling. In later years Al and Dianne became snowbirds, spending winters in Yuma and always returning home to Babine in the summer. He will be missed. No service by request. A final farewell will be held in the summer of 2015.
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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: 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
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
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
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Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. The Society can send a card to the honouree or family to acknowledged your gift. Please include the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notified. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 692-7203. 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 RESTLESS LEG syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Website: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 est 1-800-765-8660.
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FAMILY PRESERVATION & MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH WORKER TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITIES OF STELLAT’EN FIRST NATION, BC NADLEH FIRST NATION, BC FULL TIME- 35HR/WK Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is looking for a full time Family Preservation and Maternal Child Health Worker (FPMCHW) to join our team to develop and implement individual, community, family and cultural health and wellness prevention programming. Must possess two years post-secondary education in a social or health science degree program and have a background in Early Childhood Education. For a more detailed description, please visit www.csfs.org. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@csfs.org. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminium product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company’s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking to fill the following roles at our Kitimat Operations with successful candidates who will reside in the Kitimat/Terrace area.
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Transition - Position ID HR0067221 Transition - Position ID Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking qualified trades persons to fill four (4) Millwright Transition positions. The successful candidates will be entering an employment contract with Rio Tinto for a one-year period. Rio Tinto Alcan is looking for candidates who have: • • • •
Interprovincial Trades Qualification – Millwright Industrial work experience Strong troubleshooting skills Commitment to working safely
The hourly wage rate for a Millwright is $44.90. Rio Tinto Alcan offers vacation entitlement and leave in accordance with the employment standards act and the eligibility for coverage under the Medical Service Plan of BC (the company will pay 100% of the premium cost while employed). To apply your skills and experience with a global leader in aluminium production, please visit http://jobs.riotinto.ca and apply under the position ID number________ HR0067221.. Resumes submitted should include a copy of your trade certification documents and must be either in MS-Word or Adobe PDF format. Resumes must be received no later than Monday, September 29, 2014. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER COORDINATOR Nak’azdli Band Social Development Department is seeking a mature, ethical individual to monitor and schedule the new Community Wellness Resource Center and Children’s Safe House. DUTIES: Recruit approved caregivers for emergency placement of our children when apprehension occurs; staff Children’s Safe House when needed; schedule and monitor activities on a weekly basis for Wellness Center; promote and ŵnd suitable tenants for use of Wellness Center to generate revenue; organize and implement traditional practices such as food gathering, preservation, medicinal gathering; organize and implement cultural practices such as language lessons, regalia making, drumming and singing, sweat lodge. QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid driver’s license • Ability to meet deadlines • Good interpersonal, written and communication skills • Knowledge of Carrier language/culture • Ability to maintain conŵdentiality • Knowledge of Child Welfare legislation • Ability to work independently with little supervision and be a team player • Ability to prioritize and organize duties • Creativity and innovation in planning, implementing programs/ training • Ability to work outside scope of job description if called upon • Able to work evenings and weekends Please forward cover letter and resume to Fax: (250) 996-0129 or email socialservices@nakazdli.ca Deadline September 26, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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CRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. (4:00 to 10:00 p.m. daily) or www.youthinbc.ca. FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. 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 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
WITH A PUSH OF A BUTTON‌.HELP IS ON THE WAY Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service, with the touch of a button, provides immediate assistance to seniors in emergency situations, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This service helps you live more independently in the comfort of your own home while providing peace of mind for you and your family. For more information on this valuable service, contact Northern Health at 1800-851-0184 or call Rotary Representative Sandy Dore at 250-692-7761 at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Lakes District Branch.
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BARTENDER WANTED for Royal Canadian Legion. Must have serving it right. Permeant part time. Please drop resume off between 4 - 8 Tuesday to Saturday. Wages to be discussed, based on duties.
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WELDER West Fraser Mills Ltd. requires a Journeyman Welder for shift work at Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, BC. West Fraser offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit resume in person, by mail or by fax before October 8th, 2014 to: Dean MacDonald Pacific Inland Resources Box 3130 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 250-847-5520
The Village is seeking new members to join their highly motivated team. There are four new opportunities available: 1. The Village is seeking a skilled, compassionate worker for a part time position as a Victim Services Assistant. 2. The Village is seeking a part time experienced Administrative Clerk/Receptionist. 3. The Village is seeking one full time, and one part time Recreation Attendant to work at the exciting new Lakeside Multiplex. Learn more about all of these opportunities at the Village of Burns Lake website:
office.burnslake.ca/jobs/ Apply today!
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
DiversiÀed Transportation LTD / NH Connections require a part time class 2 w/air driver in the Burns Lake district. The candidate must be great at customer service, have a clean driver’s abstract, and be mechanically inclined. Previous driving and customer service experience would be an asset. Competitive wages offered! Please forward your resume and drivers abstract in conÀdence by email or fax to; Rosalind Layton 250-564-7422 rosalind@nhconnections.pwt.ca Our Core Values: Safety | Customer Service | Resourcefulness | Integrity | Positive Attitude | Team Work | Loyalty | Accountability | Respect | Dedication
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TAX SALE
Homes for Rent 3 BEDROOM house, full basement in Decker Lake. $800 per month plus utilities. Available immediately (250) 692-4848
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.
Asking $349,000 Call (250) 695-6628 or (250) 692-6217 for an appointment
MEMORIES
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF BURNS LAKE
The following properties will be sold at Tax Sale on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers of the Village of Burns Lake, #15-3rd Avenue, unless the delinquent taxes owing are paid in full prior to that date.
THREE BEDROOM house for rent Available Oct. 1st. $1000 per month + utilities and damage deposit.
Call: (250) 692-7526 Suites, Lower
LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site management. Heat, hot water and cable included for $700 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.
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FOLIO NUMBER
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
CIVIC ADDRESS
506 01004.001
Lot 1, Plan BCP6943, District Lot 5341, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District
940 Nash Road
506 01116.000
Lot 2, Plan PRP3060, District Lot 5343, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District
180 5th Avenue
506 01207.000
Lot A, Plan PRP8044, District Lot 5343, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District
207 7th Avenue
506 01218.000
Lot 2, Plan PRP10111, District Lot 5343, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District
166 8th Avenue
506 02156.000
Lot 46, Plan PRP7966, District Lot 5347, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District
427 3rd Avenue
506 02901.000 and 506 02901.001
Lot 1, Plan PRP1180, District Lot 6308, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District and Block 15, Plan 1180, District Lot 6308, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District
354 Hwy 16 W.
506 70023.044
Manufactured Home Reg #53455, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District
B4 – 160 Highway 16 East
506 70023.094
Manufactured Home Reg #12409, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District
B19 – 160 Highway 16 East
506 70023.442
Manufactured Home Reg #34607, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District
U14 – 160 Highway 16 East
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HOME FOR SALE ON BEAUTIFUL TCHESINKUT LAKE 1400 sq. ft. with walkout basement. Lakeview, lakeshore, 6.88 acres, two baths, deck, landscaped, new roof, new flooring in kitchen, dining, living room and hallway. Fully treed. 24 x 26 shop (heated & water). 114 ft. of lakeshore.
DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.
$229,000 Call (250) 692-6217 to view
Merchandise for Sale
Rentals
WHITE 2006 Duramax diesel. Quad cab, dually, leather, loaded, 140,000 kms, sunroof. $22,000 obo. (250) 697-6238
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Snow Removal School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) invites proposals for the Driveway, Parking Lot and Sidewalk Snow Removal and Sanding Contracts for the winter season of 2014-15 for the following communities:
Misc. for Sale
Duplex / 4 Plex
Burns Lake and Area Fort Fraser Fort St. James Fraser Lake Vanderhoof and Area
A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
FOR RENT 2 bedroom Duplex, washer, dryer, fridge, stove. 18km from town on Hwy. 35 at Tchesinkut Lake. $700 plus utilities. Call: Kathy (250) 692-6364
Snow Removal Proposal Specifications and Site Information is posted on our Website: http://www. sd91.bc.ca/ or packages may be picked up at the Vanderhoof or Burns Lake Maintenance Facilities.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!� 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. one end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030
Mobile Homes & Pads FOR RENT 2 bedroom trailer. Wood/propane heat, washer, dryer, fridge, stove. 18km from town on Hwy. 35 at Tchesinkut Lake. $700 plus utilities. Call: Kathy (250) 692-6364 FOR RENT 2 bedroom trailer. Wood/propane heat, washer, dryer, fridge, stove. 18km from town on Hwy. 35 at Tchesinkut Lake. $725 plus utilities. Call: Kathy (250) 692-6364 FOR RENT 3 bedroom trailer. Wood/propane heat, washer, dryer, fridge, stove. 18km from town on Hwy. 35 at Tchesinkut Lake. $725 plus utilities. Call: Kathy (250) 692-6364
Viewing of the site(s) prior to submission of proposals, along with the Maintenance Coordinator, Manager of Facilities and Transportation is mandatory. You will meet at the bus garage at 1:00 pm in Fort St James, September 29th, Vanderhoof, September 30th, Burns Lake October 1st and Fraser Lake, October 2nd, 2014. Proposals must specify a lump sum for each site and service. The successful contractor will be responsible to contact WorkSafeBC to determine their coverage eligibility and have the appropriate insurance and licenses. Each site will be awarded separately. Please return proposals, marked clearly “Sanding, Snow Removal and Site#� to: Tim Bancroft, Manager of Facilities School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) 304 E Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-3992
Homes for Rent 3 BEDROOM house for rent on Tchesinkut Lake. $1000 per month. References required, available Oct. 1/14. Call for inquiries (250) 6920331
For Sale By Owner
Closing date for proposals is 12:00 noon. Tuesday, October 8, 2014. The lowest proposal may not necessarily be accepted.
For Sale By Owner
For Sale by Owner
*Home-based business opportunity
For Sale By Owner
545,000.00
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FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com 4000 sq.ft. warehouse
Real Estate Acreage for Sale LOOKING for acreage with lake or river frontage: Remote/semi-remote, well treed, quiet, no buildings preferred. Do you consider selling? Please email: info@wemoveon.ca or call: 1-250-285-3037.
5 bedroom house
Office/Studio
5855 Lake Kathlyn Rd, 4km west of Smithers: 5 bedroom house, 4 room office/studio and 4000 sq ft heated warehouse with 3 phase power on 1.59 acres, fully gated compound, fantastic mountain and lake view. Would consider house in Smithers as trade equity. For an appointment to view - call 250-877-3479, serious inquiries only
Properties sold are subject to the PROPERTY PURCHASE TAX ACT and therefore a 1% Provincial Tax is payable on the fair market value at time of sale. Bernice Crossman, Director of Finance
Notice No. 3-1 LGA s.70
VILLAGE OF BURNS LAKE
2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Burns Lake that nominations for the offices of:
MAYOR X 1 COUNCILLORS X 4 will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand to: From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 15 3rd Ave To 4:00 pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 Burns Lake, BC Excluding statutory holidays and weekends By mail to: Village of Burns Lake From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 Box 570 To 4:00 pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 Burns Lake, BC V0J1E0 An original copy of any nomination packages By fax to: 250-692-3059 received by email, fax, or mail must be signed By email to: in the presence of the Chief Election Officer or sworthing@burnslake.ca designate by 4:00pm, October 17th, 2014. Nomination forms are available at the Village of Burns Lake Office from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday to the close of the nomination period.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day, Saturday November 15, 2014. • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Sheryl Worthing, Chief Election Officer, sworthing@burnslake.ca 250-692-7587 Cameron Hart, Deputy Chief Election Officer, chart@burnslake.ca 250-692-7587
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NOTICE
Permissive Tax Exemptions
AND SAVE!
Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, the Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake hereby gives notice of its intention to provide “permissive tax exemptions� to the following properties under the Village of Burns Lake Exemption for the Taxation Year 2015 Bylaw #952, 2014. Roll #
Facility
1099.000
The Pines (800 Center Street)
$47,000
3054.000
Kinette Park (126 4th Ave.)
$214
3055.000
United Church (136 4th Ave.)
$1,300
2534.000 2533.000 2533.500
Pentecostal Church (760 & 766 Mulvaney Cres.)
$1,150
2515.000
Pentecostal Church (724 Babine Road)
$2,600
2511.000
The Hospital (741 Center Street)
$40,000
1574.000 1640.000
Catholic Church (224 & 248 Third Ave.)
$2,500
2939.000
Vineyard Christian Fellowship (457 Hwy. 16)
$500
2940.000
Vineyard Christian Fellowship (465 Hwy. 16)
$160
2941.000
The Thrift Store (36 4th Ave.)
$600
2937.000
Lakes District Film Society (441 Hwy. 16)
$1,750
2800.005
Canadian National Railway Co. T5JOK2 Leased Gilgan Drive Roadway Access
$379
2800.010
Canadian National Railway Co. T5JOK2 Leased Dick Schritt Park
$330
3319.000
Canadian National Railway Co. #RP1708 Leased Ditch Encroachment
$23
2542.000
School District No. 91 - Library (585 Government St.)
$7,500
1183.000
Village of Burns Lake - Childcare facility (788 Center St.)
$2,100
1204.000
BL Christian Supportive Society – Group Home (206 8th Ave.)
$3,000
3217.000
BL Christian Supportive Society – Nourse House $3,150 (133 Francois Lake Drive)
Approx. Value of General Portion Of Taxes Exempt
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Burns Lake & area The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service
We have a relaxed atmosphere with great service!
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Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians
Bill & Wendy Imus
Computer Training, Sales & Service
A vacation for your pet while you are away.
692-6481
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We offer all pet boarding, daycare, certified grooming and training in a rural setting where we strive for safe fun and a relaxing environment.
KENNELS
bakersacreskennels@hotmail.com
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Phone: (250)
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BAKERS ACRES
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7320 Tintagel Rd, Burns Lake
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250-692-3337
Liquor Store open until 11pm Mon - Sat, 10pm on Sundays
out a new
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101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake
Mon. to Sat. 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm) Sun 4pm - 10pm (Kitchen closes at 9pm)
We have bundles of newspapers SNIFF
250-698-7964 Wood and Gas Stoves and fireplaces
Free WIFI
Plus Happy Hour!
For more information, contact Bernice Crossman, Director of Finance, at 250-692-7587.
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License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, or crossover and 2015 MY GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, Yukon XL, Acadia models delivered in Canada between September 3, and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 MY GMC vehicle and 2015MY GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, Yukon XL, Acadia models delivered in Canada between September 3, and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles. Offer that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 or 2015 MY GMC light or heavy duty pickup delivered in Canada between September 3, and September 30, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †*The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, writers and photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ¥Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Terrain models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Terrain models with Optional Forward Collision Alert was awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award. ^^The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ‡*The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who purchase, lease or finance a new eligible 2014 Model Year vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.
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Correction
COPS FOR CANCER TOUR THROUGH BURNS LAKE Burns Lake RCMP Const. Dave Wolchuk and S/Sgt. Grant MacDonald lead the Cops for Cancer-Tour de North team through Burns Lake last Sunday. The officers are riding from Prince George to Prince Rupert over the span of seven days in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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In the story 'Burns Laker attends cadet advanced training in Vernon' published in the Lakes District News' Sept. 3, 2014 issue it should have read that the The cadet program is a national program for young Canadians aged 12-19 who are interested in fun, challenging and rewarding activities and that parachuting in Ontario was an option for cadets. Anyone interested in joining the Burns Lake squadron of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets can call Debbis at 250-698-7655 or Rita at 250-694-3684. Cadets meet every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the rod and Gun club. The Lakes District News apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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