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Beware of fraud in many forms

Fat bike season has begun Pat Dube (R), Ken Giesbrecht (middle) and Dave Sandsmark (L) enjoy a ride over Kager Lake over the weekend. Approximately four inches of ice (10 cm) creates safe conditions for walking or light activities on ice.

If it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t, says RCMP FLAVIO NIENOW On Nov. 18, the Lakes District News office received a letter from Bell Canada. The letter came with a cheque in the amount of $150. Since the newspaper has never had an account with Bell Canada, publisher Laura Blackwell suspected the cheque was a scam.

Blackwell called Bell Canada and was told the company had not sent out any cheques to Lakes District News.

The cheque was then taken to RBC Royal Bank in Burns Lake to be analyzed. Branch manager Alice Harris said the encoded part of the cheque (the numbers listed at the bottom) had actually been photocopied.

“This looks odd,” she said. “It usually looks and feels different when you touch.”

Harris said the alleged scammer would not have been able to steal any banking information had the cheque been deposited. However, RCMP’s Cpl. D.J. (Dave) Tyreman said the alleged scammer could have been thinking ahead, planning to call at a later date to say the cheque was a mistake and ask for the publisher’s bank information or even for money back.

Staff sergeant Grant MacDonald with the Burns Lake RCMP said there were no reports of similar fraud cases in the area. However, data from the RCMP website states that only five per cent of people who have been victimized by a scam ever report it.

Harris said she has noticed an ...see FRAUD

RDBN addresses labour shortages A launch event was held to introduce stakeholders and community members to the Regional Skills Gap Analysis project.

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CreditUnion contributes big In the past five years, the Lakes District branch of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union has contributed over $250,000 in cash and merchandise products to the community of Burns Lake and area.

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Local business nominated forprovincewide award Linda Uchacz, owner of Yarn and Sew On in Burns Lake, was nominated for the Premier’s People’s Choice award.

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A launch event was held to introduce stakeholders and community members to the Regional Skills Gap Analysis project at the Vineyard Church in Burns Lake on Nov. 19, 2014.

The project is aimed to develop strategies that would address the regional skills gap. According to a report by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), many communities struggle with high unemployment while companies are having difficulty in finding workers with the right skills.

To address this dilemma, the regional district took action to understand this dynamic and respond with a set of initiatives by creating the Regional Skills Gap Analysis project. The project's main goals include identifying and filling labour market gaps; increasing the skill level of residents in the RDBN to secure employment; attracting skilled employees to the region; supporting regional businesses by sourcing skilled labour; and enhancing programming options at regional colleges.

The project was completed in January 2014, and the final report that identifies recommended goals and strategic actions was adopted by the regional district's board of directors.

Approximately 30 individuals from across the region are part of the Stra-

tegic Workforce Opportunities Team (SWOT), a group responsible to ensure the implementation of actions recommended in the Regional Skills Gap Analysis. The SWOT includes regional stakeholders representing education, industry, employment, economic development, local government and First Nations.

The regional district hired the services of a community development consulting firm called Millier Dickinson Blais to assist them in the creation of this project. Trudy Parsons, director of workforce development for Millier Dickinson Blais, was the speaker during the launch event in Burns Lake, helping the community understand what steps have been taken to develop the project.

The first step to develop the Regional Skills Gap Analysis was to hold consultations with different groups in order to understand the dynamics of labour supply and demand. Later, "consultation themes" were defined in order to summarize the key findings of the consultations.

A set of strategies were then created, as well as recommended actions for each strategy. Some of the strategies include supporting small and medium enterprises to address human resources needs and preparing local labour force through career engagement and skills development. However, the project doesn't specify how each recommended action is going to be implemented, nor does it provide specific timelines apart from classifying them into "short, medium or long term." The RDBN did not comment on this regard by press time. For more details about the project, visit http:// www.rdbn.bc.ca/economicdevelopment/economic-development-projects/regional-skills-gap-analysis

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Have you ever received a call saying that you have just won a trip to Hawaii? Or had someone calling you to offer to fix your computer software? Or worse, someone calling in the middle of the night pretending to be a family member and asking for your money?

These are all true stories Lakes District News heard this week while researching about scams.

A surprisingly high percentage of the people we spoke to on the streets of Burns Lake had similar stories to tell.

Some stories repeated themselves after a while such as the case of a caller offering to fix their computer software. Other stories were quite unique.

One woman told us she received a call on a Sunday from an enthusiastic seller trying to get her to buy Viagra. According to her, there was music playing on the background and the caller was making the assumption that she had a husband, when she doesn’t. I guess there is a small possibility that this case was not a scam. Maybe this person was just an enthusiastic (and slightly annoying) telemarketer. Either way, I think she made the right decision to hang up the phone based on the fact that this guy was calling on a Sunday.

Fortunately, most people we interviewed said they realized the call was a scam within a few seconds and hung up the phone. Others said they thought of “the perfect thing to say” right after the call, and regretted not saying it.

One woman told us she received a call from West Jet and she suspected it was a scam.

I guess that wasn’t a tough one to figure out. When you think about it, it’s hard enough to speak with a human being when you actually place a call to an airline. When you do, you are usually forced to endure speaking with a robot for several minutes and answer a million questions before you get a chance to speak with a human (that is, if you were lucky enough to press the right buttons). And of course, when you finally do speak with someone, you are talking with a person at a call centre on the other side of the world. Sounds familiar?

To be honest, even when I am on a plane I have the feeling that I shouldn’t ask the flight attendant too many questions. So to think that an airline would actually take the time to call me in my home sounds absurd.

In fact, some big companies are not even listing their telephones on their websites anymore. They are now providing an online form that you have to fill out before someone gets back to you via e-mail in two or three business days.

RCMP’s Cpl. D.J. (Dave) Tyreman said that whenever he receives a call that he suspects to be a scam, he mentions that he is a cop and the caller hangs up immediately (maybe we should all try that).

But jokes apart, scams are actually a serious threat. What we found during our research is that between $10 and $30 billion are lost each year to frauds in Canada. As if that wasn’t enough, new types of scams are created every day. It must be incredibly hard for the RCMP to keep track of all the new types of scams, specially because only five per cent of the people who have been victimized ever report it.

That’s why Tyreman recommends people to trust their instincts, saying that when something doesn’t feel right - or it’s too good to be true - people should think twice. He also advises people never to rush into a sale or a decision of any kind. Take the time to think, he said. Another good tip is to hang up the phone and call the company’s main line if you suspect that the person calling is not who he or she claims to be. And most importantly, never give out your personal information.

Last Week’s Question:

When the B.C. government announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was not what I expected.

Private store representatives complained bitterly that the government is allowing further expansion of fridges and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor stores, and longer operating hours that include more Sunday openings. Those hours, along with nonunion staff, are the private stores’ big advantages as things stand in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system.

The B.C. Government Employees’ Union didn’t seem at all perturbed that state-run stores’ key advantage was also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly wholesaler sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates.

How much higher? Liquor Distribution Branch officials were carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 wholesale categories you look at. They released a graph that suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up 10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores.

That wholesale price difference is the main reason private stores have generally higher retail prices. And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this monopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is coyly termed a “mark-up.”

When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, a bottle of hard liquor will have a “mark-up” of 124 per cent. That’s right, LDB more than doubles the price with its wholesale liquor tax. And if it’s premium booze, anything valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra luxury tax on top of that.

Coolers and ciders will see a 73 per cent mark-up. Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on premium wines. Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is federal and provincial sales tax applied to all of it. Cheers!

Premier Christy Clark acknowledged that the first guiding principle of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming.

The new BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound like your bullhorn-toting socialist of yore. She insists she’s gung-ho to compete head to head with those private interlopers and get back some lost market share, particularly on the high-volume cold beer sales.

The union has another ace in the hole. Its current contract stipulates that LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition. But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail pays.

And let’s face it, running a till at a liquor store is not rocket surgery. Private and government store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores.

With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices.

The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.”

Note the careful choice of words.

Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects.

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She said lots of sales done through Kijiji.ca involve people sending each other cheques. Sometimes people will request a portion of their money back, and that is when people should be skeptical, she said.

Tyreman said that when people make transactions on Kijiji.ca, they should only accept cash.

“If you’re looking at a cheque and you think it’s unsafe, go to the bank so they can exam it,” he said. “Don’t give out the item you’re selling before the cheque clears.”

Tyreman said another classic scam is when people receive a call saying “they have just won a travel credit.”

“Scammers are routing these phone numbers from different countries and you cannot trace where they are calling from,” he said. “If you push so many buttons, you start getting billed long distance at six dollars a minute.”

According to data from the RCMP website, it is estimated that between $10 and $30 billion are lost each year to frauds in Canada, a figure comparable to drug trafficking revenues. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre lists over 25 types of scams on their website, adding that “new types of scams are created every day.”

“We want the public to know that if it’s too good to be true, chances are it is not,” said Tyreman. “These scammers pray on the people who are naive, very honest and the elderly.”

Tyreman said some types of scams target the elderly population specifically.

“They [elderly people] usually receive a call in the middle of the night saying, ‘hey, can you guess who this is?’”

The person who answers the phone usually thinks it’s a family member who is calling, and tries to guess a name. The scammer will say “yes” to whatever name the person might have guessed, and will proceed to say he or she “has gotten into some trouble and need some money to be sent.”

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A c cording to Tyreman, some elderly suffer from impaired hearing and could easily fall for this scam.

Other times, scammers might call and say it’s from a bank, said Tyreman. The scammer will say the person “has made a recent deposit that didn’t go through,” and that they need the person’s bank information to verify the issue.

“Every time someone asks for your identification such as your bank account number, our recommendation is that you hang up and call your local bank,” said Tyreman. “Don’t take any phone number the scammers might give you. Instead, find the company’s number on the back of your credit card and call them directly.”

“People can’t be careful enough with all these scams going on,” he said. “It’s a shame that these fraudsters attempt, and do, take advantage of good people.”

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DETERMINATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS November 15, 2014

GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION – Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) CANDIDATE NAME: Quinten Beach Eileen Benedict Steve Freeman Grassy Plains School (November 15, 2014) and Southside Firehall Advance (November 5, 2014) Combined 32 41 51 Francois Lake Elementary School (November 15, 2014) 14 56 5 Trout Creek Hall (November 15, 2014) 7 33 2 Lakeside Multiplex (November 15, 2014) and RDBN Advance (November 5, 2014) Combined 14 28 12 TOTAL NUMBER OF VALID VOTES CAST 67 158 70 This determination of official election results was made by the Chief Election Officer on November 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. and is based on ballot accounts as amended or prepared by the Chief Election Officer.

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Editor: Merry Christmas to all. The hackers and scammers are on the phone lines to get what money they can for their Christmas.

They will use phone numbers that are not from Canada. So I have found the main

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one is on caller I.D. out of area, do not answer. Internet explorer and Windows company makes no home calls to no one.

These people get very rude and also continue to call everyday two to three times a day. Yes many of us

were raised to be polite and not to hang up on someone but forget politeness and forget the lessons of respect with their callers.

Hang up, ignore, unplug your phone, do not answer. The phone call I got was a due to being hacked I would lose my

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Just a friendly warning to those with a phone and a computer.

Do not answer, if you do hang up. Do not be nice about ending the call, just hang up.

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The main topic we are hearing today is the black ice on our roads and if you mentioned black ice it’s a scary word. I have driven the greater part of my life and when he came to black I was chicken and big time.

When you run a taxi service you go when called.

Did I have some scary trips. There are some very good tires out now that we didn’t have the my driving days that one make of one was called suburban night they were good but not perfect.

It’s not only dangerous driving but walking very dangerous so the best thing to do if you can stay home broken bones and sprained joints are

no fun when you get a be that age on you don’t bend you break so be careful broken hips can be deadly.

I am going to go back almost to lifetime when I was growing up on the prairies riding horseback was the way of life for me and at six years old I was riding to school on the little bay we call Dolly. We have lots of horses but Doly was my favourite one.

Dad was always on me about slowing down you were going to bring dolly down and get hurt. It was about this time and it was about this kind of winter with freezing rain and lots of frozen pools of water and then some snow on top so it was dangerous.

About half a mile from home it happened Dolly hit some ice and went down on my left leg.

She got up but I was no able too but just then the neighbour came along with a team and sleigh and took me home I was walking them so dad said you walk to school from

now on tough news for an eight-year-old kid but dad’s word was law so I walked. The neighbour was Bill Davis and he and my dad were not on good terms as he had sold a lame horse called Maud. The shook hands that day. My left knee swelled up and I could not use it so we went into Dr. Elliot in Macklin he sent me to the hospital and there he drained it and put me to bed. There were two wards men and women. So I was in the men’s ward. This was a Catholic hospital and run by sisters. They were very kind to me being the only kid in a mens ward.

One afternoon a plane landed next to the hospital and I have never seen a plane before so I lean over to far and fell out of bed everyone thought it was a joke but me. One of the guys put me and my drain tubes back in bed I was none the worse for wear.

My first day back at school they had a party and I was riding Dolly

again but I have learned a good lesson and it lasted me A lifetime.

My son Mark and wife Laurie dropped for a short visit and Mark told me he has a bunch of buck deer at his water stand in among them was also a young white tail buck among the mule deer. Last summer someone noticed a white tail doe and a fawn on the road by Mark and Laurie’s home.

Poaching It was very interesting to read about the poaching of wild game in the Burns Lake area. I didn’t realize it was quite so heavy. Back many years ago lots of the settlers would shoot a moose not for sport but they were hungry and needed the meet. Nothing was wasted the moose where a god send to many of the true settlers.

Good old days We had come in from the prairies to take over the trading post at East Ootsa or Marilla. The deal with the owners

went sour so we came back to France Lake. The best move we ever made Francois Lake has been our home for over 70 years and what a wonderful life it’s been. We have had some happy times and some sad times but all in all I would like to live it again.

Our whole trip from Burns Lake to east Ootsa was a three day trip with five head of horses and two wagons and all the way back to Francois Lake our new home to be.

We logged well over 100 miles that week. The Francois Lake store was in financial trouble and we came along at the right time.

The post office was a busy one.

In those days most everything came by mail, tires for one, car repairs and even a big box of smoked fish that went bad. A man who lived at Clemretta would get a bottle of whiskey every week and he was to come in the blue mail sack as it was fragile

but the bottle got in the regular first-class leather sack and it was broken.

The first class mail got soaked in good old rye whiskey. The whole store wreaked.

Our home smelt of booze for a week. Everyone who came in loved the smell. Mother phoned the owner and he was presented with a new bottle.

In later years we met our good friends of Frank and Lucy Hanson.

Frank had some interesting stories. One story he told about the old days when they used pack horses to bring in supplies for the trading post.

On one of his pack trips across the lake and held his horses over for the next day and in the morning the only horse with hobbles on was gone. He hunted it all day and he gave up.

Then some person from the Southside said I just meant a horse on Danskin hill with hobbles on.

There was his packhorse, it had swam the lake with hobbles.

Snow Saturday morning and it’s white outside, looks like it’s going to stay.

When you see this snowfall they are getting in the U.S. I guess we are very fortunate but we do need does know. Keep your chin up.

This morning I bit the bullet and went through three envelopes of old picture cuttings and a bunch of my old poems.

I have put it off for so long. I wish I had someone to go over them with me.

They are a treasure really and truly. So many have now passed on and that feeling of nostalgia has come upon me. I feel like I could cry and maybe I will.

I am so very fortunate to have such a wonderful and loving family who I know will treasure these pictures and cuttings to remember me when I have sang my last song and told my last story.

Take care and have a safe week as the life you save could be yours in there every day remember God loves you and so do I.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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Regional district approves compensation changes

The compensation changes will be in effect starting December 2015 Flavio Nienow

During a regular meeting of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) on Nov. 20, the board of directors approved the recommendations made on the Regional Board Compensation report.

The recommendations include that the directors' basic remuneration of $7884 annually should not be increased at this time. It also stated that the rural directors' additional remuneration of $4884 annually should not be increased.

According to the report, the chairperson's remuneration will be increased from $7656 to $12,000. The vice-chairperson's remuneration will be increased from $2556 to $3000.

The chairperson of an RDBN standing/select committee remuneration will be increased from $3816 to $4000.

The directors and alternate directors rate of $122 will be increased to $200 for each day or part thereof for attendance at one or more regional district board and/or committee meetings.

The directors' rate of $122 per day or $61 per half day for attendance at other meetings or events authorized by the board will be increased to $200 per day or $100 per half.

The recommendations will be implemented for the electoral term beginning December 2015.

During the meeting, the board of directors authorized contributing $15,000 of electoral area B federal gas tax allocation monies and $15,000 of electoral area E federal gas tax allocation monies for the Lakes District Fair Association parking lot improvement recreation infrastructure project at the Eagle Creek recreation grounds.

The RDBN's board of directors also authorized contributing $7500 of electoral area B Lake urns amber B e Th rict Ch rce ist & D Comme of

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The Southside Economic Development Association (SEDA), a non-profit organization representing residents of Bulkley Nechako Regional District Area E, was granted the RDBN's assistance in the form of federal gas tax funds to complete an energy efficiency upgrade to the SEDA building. The upgrade includes energy efficient doors and windows at a cost of $7104.

The Topley Fire Protection Society, a nonprofit organization, has also requested the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako's assistance in the form of federal gas tax funds to complete an energy efficiency upgrade at the Topley Fire Hall, located in electoral area G. The upgrade includes replacing an "inefficient furnace" with a new furnace rated at 96 per cent efficiency. The upgrade also includes replacing two exterior man-doors with insulated doors, two wooden garage doors with metal insulated overhead doors, and upgrade the insulation in the attic.

The total project cost was $20,864. The motion was carried.

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Crown land lakeshore with boat access 0.73 acre landscaped d e e d e d property in Noralee, BC, located at west end of majestic Francois Lake.

3000 sq ft log home. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, ground level entry with southern exposure and incredible views.

Quality built and well maintained in an “out of the way” location in Burns Lake town.

Symmetrical in shape, custom in design. Three bedroom, 2 bathroom d w e l l i n g featuring hardwood and tile floors, custom kitchen with skylight, 9 foot ceilings and outside entry to the lower floor.

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Bulkley Valley Credit Union contributes big

The Lakes District branch has contributed over $250,000 to the community over the past five years. The more you bank at credit union, the more they give back to Burns Lake and area.

Flavio Nienow In the past five years, the Lakes District branch of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union has contributed over $250,000 in cash and merchandise products to the community of Burns Lake and area.

The extensive list of organizations the branch has supported over the years include the Burns Lake Food Bank, the Rotary Club of Burns Lake, the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association, the Lakes District Arts Council, the Lakes District Fall Fair, the Lakes District Festival, the Lakes District Film Society, the Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic and the Pines.

The branch has also supported several school teams, the school bursary, and events such as the annual cancer fundraising, Cold Smoke, Canada Day, Aboriginal Day and the Merchants Christmas Parade.

With four branches located from Hazelton to Burns Lake and approximately 15,000 members, the Bulkley Valley Credit Union has over $300 million in assets. The company has been attracting new customers with the promise

Flavio Neinow photo

Staff of the Lakes District branch of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union. The branch has supported several organizations and events in Burns Lake and area over the years. (L-R) Kyla Remanda, Carren Wilson, Crystal Miller, Sandy Dore, Chelsey Graham, Halley Finch and Madison Marr. that their money will go back to the community in different ways.

Sandy Doré, branch manager of the Lakes District branch, explained that a percentage of the company's annual profits go back to the community in the form of donations.

"The more you bank

at the credit union, the more money is given back to the community," she said.

In order to better assist the needs of each community, each branch of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union has established two committees - the Community Support Committee

and the Economic Development Committee.

The Community Support Committee has an established budget to fulfill smaller requests for groups in the community such as sports teams, local events and celebrations. The Economic Development Committee takes care

of the larger requests related to the economic development of the area.

The Lakes District Branch has also supported some initiatives of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako such as the Small Business Start program and the Northern Emer-

gency training session.

In addition, the credit union sponsors a student every year to attend the week long YES Camp in Lake Cowichan, B.C. Doré said contributing to Burns Lake is important especially because the community has been "moving forward in a very positive

way."

"It is nice to see new businesses starting up, and existing and longterm businesses expanding," she said. "Real estate is moving and we are seeing new people, of all ages, moving into the area, so by all counts the area is looking very strong and positive."

John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes

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Toll Free: 1-877-964-5650 Email: john.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca

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November 28th: 6PM to 9PM ONLY!!

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Open late November 28th until 8:00pm for

Mistletoe Mania All finished projects

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Quilts, tablerunners, totes, etc.

Grand Opening December 6th!

Gift Certificates Available Gift Baskets

THE HANDBAG OF HER CHOICE!

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made for your personal choices.

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Offer runs from *All print subscriptions include access to online issues.

December 1st - 24th, 2014 Regular rates before discount: Local Reg. Subscription: $40.10 (GST inc.)

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Children from grades one to four practice basketball every Monday evening at the Island Gospel Church in Burns Lake. The basketball practice is part of a Christian organization called Athletes in Action. The organization helps youth learn life lessons through sport. Coach Ruben Gaten was assisting the practice on Nov. 17. Athletes in Action takes place every Monday at 6:30 p.m. for grades one to four, and at 7:30 p.m. for grades five and higher. If interested, contact Dave Driedger at 250-692-3904.

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Seniors Day Join us December 1st for a day of Seniors Appreciation as we showcase our new seats and accessible seating area. A free showing of the movie ‘The Best Of Me’, and snacks and refreshments will be provided along with a presentation on the many senior oriented activities available in Burns Lake. All ages are welcome but seniors will be provided complimentary snack.

Free transportation to the theatre can be provided if necessary. Call 250-691-1826 for a ride.

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Contributed Chris Hunt has been a working actor for over 25 years, and has won five of Calgary’s Betty Mitchell awards for acting. He will appear in “When That I Was,” the third performance in the Arts Council’s ninth season, on Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS).

The show sees Chris Hunt perform over 25 characters, moving seamlessly between Rice, William Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth, among many others. The busy, funny, lively world of Shakespeare’s troupe comes alive, while at the same time emphasizing Rice’s present-time isolation and loneliness, in contrast to the bustling world he used to inhabit.

Tickets are be available at venders around town or at the door the evening of the production. Look for Lakes District Art Council (LDAC)'s posters around town, and the ad on this page.

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Please note, be sure to be on time for this production. Theatre doors open at 7 p.m., and the play begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

Because of the nature of this production, latecomers may not be seated until an appropriate break in the play.

Also, you are invited to a free pre-performance event on Nov. 27 in the LDSS library, including coffee, tea, juice and appetizers. Play-goers will have an opportunity to meet and listen to Chris Hunt talk about Shakespeare, Jack Rice and “When That I Was,” just before the performance of the play. The LDSS library doors open at 6 p.m. on Nov. 27, and the talk starts at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Whether you know Shakespeare’s era well – or not at all – Chris’s talk will add to your understanding and enjoyment of this award-winning play.

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Linda Uchacz, owner of Yarn and Sew On in Burns Lake, has been nominated for the Small Business BC Awards.

Flavio Nienow The 2015 Small Business B.C. Awards opened for nominations on Oct. 1, 2014 attracting more than 307 British Columbia-based small businesses who have been nominated so far.

Among the nominees is Linda Uchacz, owner of Yarn and Sew On in Burns Lake. The shop found a niche in the community for supplies for quilters, knitters/crocheters and cross stitch people. The shop carries brands such as Hoffman and Robert Kaufman, and offers a variety of classes teaching how to quilt, knit/crochet and cross stitch.

The category Uchacz was nominated is called Premier’s People’s Choice, a prestigious award given on behalf of the provincial government and Premier Christy Clark. Sponsored by the Government of British Columbia, the award celebrates the province's entrepreneurs by recognizing a small business that is the heart of their community. The Premier’s People’s Choice Award is presented to a B.C. business that can demonstrate that they have the unwavering and loyal support of their community. Once a business is nominated, they need to get as many votes as possible in order to make it to the top 10.

Uchacz, who is originally from the Lower Mainland, moved to Burns Lake 14 years ago. It was only recently that she decided to abandon a career in bookkeeping and accounting to do what she re-

ally loves. Uchacz opened Yarn and Sew On in June 2013 to provide "high quality products that previously couldn’t be found in Burns Lake."

"In some cases, people had to travel over 80 km to find what they were looking for, and I am pleased to be able to meet those needs much closer to home now," she said.

In November 2013, Yarn and Sew On moved locations and doubled its size.

"The business has been going great," she said.

"Now crafters don't have to travel large distances to find the products they are looking for."

Since its inception, the annual Small Business B.C. Awards have become one of the largest and most widely-recognized contests in British Columbia. Last year, 470 local small businesses were nominated, from 55 communities, across the province. The awards acknowledge the contribution that over 400,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs across the province make to their local communities and the global economy. After all, 98 percent of businesses in B.C. are small businesses, and the North Coast and Nechako region is home to about 7000 of them.

The public is encouraged to nominate and vote for their favourite small businesses between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30, 2014. To vote for Linda Uchacz, visit http://sbbcawards.ca/award/peoples-choice/ lu-yarn-and-sew-on/

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It’s 1650, and the Puritans have closed all the theatres in England. Old Jack Rice was once a famous actor, but now is down on his luck. As a boy, he performed in Shakespeare’s troupe, met and performed with all the famous actors of his day. Now on the run, he’s snuck back into a deserted theatre for some shelter.

He himself is nothing more than a dusty, abandoned old scrap of humanity - but his memory can take us to Queen Elizabeth’s palace, to the opening night of King Lear, and everywhere in between. ‘When That I Was’ deals with aging, homelessness and the power of art in troubled and dangerous times.

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And... you are invited to a free pre-performance event, including coffee, tea, juice and appetizers. Meet and listen to Canadian actor Christopher on Thursday, November 27th in the LDSS Library. Library doors open at 6:00 pm, talk starts at 6:30 pm. Whether you know Shakespeare’s era well – or not at all – Chris’s talk will add to your understanding and enjoyment of this award-winning play.

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Lake Babine Nation benefits from biomass jobs partnership Flavio Neinow

Eight local people are getting work experience in forestry practices and the Lake Babine Nation is taking another step toward energy self-sufficiency, thanks to a partnership with the Government of B.C. worth more than $110,000 in funding.

Over the course of a 47-week Job Creation partnership, workers are getting experience in building two timber bridges and 66 firewood storage units for band members, so they can heat their homes in Tachet and Fort Babine. Workers are also learning about safety practices and how to operate heavy equipment used in forestry.

This is in preparation for the eventual construction of a biomass plant that will allow people to heat their homes with wood chips.

Job Creation Partnerships are part of the Employment Program of BC's Community and Employer Partnerships, which fund projects that increase employability and share labour market information.

To date, more than 450 job seekers have benefited from work experience and more than 120 projects have been funded throughout province.

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Eight local residents are getting hands-on work experience in building two timber bridges and 66 firewood storage units. Workers will then be able to heat their homes in Tachet and Fort Babine.

B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint that helps align training and education with indemand jobs and provides more support to people who are struggling to gain a foothold in the job market or who face unique challenges, including Aboriginal people.

"The Job Creation Partnership project is a first for our First Nations and the ben-

efits coming from this have already impacted the communities in a positive way," said Lake Babine Nation biomass project manager Bernard Patrick. "It has brought back hope that both the communities of Tachet and Fort Babine can become selfsustaining and unified and the workers are getting fantastic job experience."

Council decides upon new upcoming transportation priorities

One of the priorities that council suggested was to develop an alternative solution to the intersection of Hwy. 16 and Francois Lake Drive Flavio Nienow

To Our Wonderful Community, Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say ‘Thank You’ to everyone who has supported us throughout this past year. Your thoughtfulness, random acts, and generosity have been deeply appreciated.

You have grieved with us, and your kindness has helped tremendously to ease us back into the mainstream of life.

Akiko and Pierce loved living here in Burns Lake.

Both had numerous friends and contacts that all played significant roles in their lives. They were happy to have had so many positive experiences and personal encounters. Their lives were special, and their sudden passing was difficult for anyone who knew them.

They will forever be missed, but the memories of them will always shine a bright spot on our hearts.

Nothing can prepare us for the pain of such loss, but the encouragement and love we have received has contributed greatly in our ability to move forward on our new journey.

Our sincerest thank you, Dirk and Nisa Hofer

Burns Lake Library 32nd Annual Christmas Craft Sale Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors’ time: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. at LDSS

A regular council meeting of the Village of Burns Lake was held in council chambers on Nov. 18.

Present at the meeting were Mayor Luke Strimbold, councillors Frank Varga, John Illes, Wes Hart and Chris Beach, as well as chief administrative officer Sheryl Worthing, clerk Cameron Hart and two members of the village staff.

British Columbia is developing a new 10-year provincial plan called B.C. on the Move. The new plan will be ready in early 2015 and will set out a series of short, medium and long-term priorities for transportation in the province. In order to develop the plan, the provincial government has been engaging local governments to help identify transportation priorities in the province by completing a survey.

A motion was carried during the meeting to authorize Mayor Strimbold to complete the On the Move Transportation survey on behalf of the village. Councillors discussed the top three priorities for transportation in the village to be listed in the survey.

The first priority was to develop "alternative solutions to the intersection of Hwy. 16 and Francois

Lake Drive." The second priority was to implement a "current speed radar sign" at the west entrance of Burns Lake. And the third priority was to construct a bike lane from Burns Lake toward west of the village, and one lane toward south to the Francois Lake Ferry Landing.

According to coun. Illes, bike lanes could alleviate some traffic off the highways. Coun. Beach said some people would like to have running trails along the highway, and that a bike trail could be used for that reason as well.

During the meeting, Strimbold took a moment to reflect about the last three years of council and acknowledge the contributions of two councillors who will not return for the next term - Frank Varga and Wes Hart.

"I admire the work ethics of both of you, and I will personally miss your common sense approach and your real advocacy for transparency and fiscal accountability," said the mayor. "You are very involved in the community and I believe you will continue to be involved and advocate for the things that you believe in."

Strimbold also took a moment to congratulate councillors Chris Beach and John Illes for their reelection.

Seniors Appreciation Day - Free Showing of “Best of Me” at the Beacon Theatre Monday, Dec. 1: 6:30 p.m.. Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Snacks, refreshments & info for seniors.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: It’s been difficult keeping in touch with a friend who lives far away. Make an effort to reconnect and plan some time to get together and enjoy each other’s company.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, the value of your portfolio may increase considerably this week. Keep your eyes on your accounts and the market.

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Strengthening families together. Helping Canadians live with mental illness. You are invited to have lunch and chat. A 7 session group for families and friends. Southside Health & Wellness Centre on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 12 noon. Lunch is included. For more info (250) 694-3270 or Heather (250) 692-7500

Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35

Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am 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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OUR TOWN Cancer Society Christmas Craft Sale will be on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 8am to 4pm. We will have a few silent auction items and Toonie Auction items as well from Nov. 12 to Dec. 12. Donations of money, items or gift certificates for these auctions would be most appreciated.

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Prenatal Classes - drop in. Every Tuesday 3pm - 4:15pm at Lakes District Hospital. Teens & 19+, free. Any questions contact Shelly or Kris at (250) 6922460 or shelly.carswell@northernhealth.ca Canadian Cancer Society Office Hours are Tues., Wed. & Fri. from 10am to 2pm. From Nov. 12 to Dec. 12 we will extend our office hours on Fridays until 4pm to help the community promote local shopping. The phone number is (250) 692-7203 and e-mail is burnslake@bc.cancer.ca. We provide information on all types of cancer and we also have information on cancer support programs for cancer patients and their families. For further information and on-line support you can call 1-888-939-3333 or the website at www.cancer.ca.

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

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

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

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

Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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Burns Lake Community Church Lakes Learning Centre 10:30 am Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

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Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682

BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations.

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

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.

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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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BERTHA KATHLEEN REMANDA (ROBINSON) Jan. 1, 1926 - Nov. 13, 2014

Born in Spokane, Wash. Jan. 1, 1926 passed away in the Pines care home Nov. 13, 2014.

Kay moved to Colleymount in 1927 from Spokane, Wash. with her mother Mable Roberts and little sister Jean. In 1944 Kay married Walter Robinson, had two children Shirley and Lewis.

Kay’s life consisted of farming, gardening and cooking. She cooked 14 years at the Alaskaway restaurant. Kay loved the outdoors, fishing, camping and trapping with her daughter and son in law George MacLeod and grandchildren and great grandchildren. People would phone Kay and say want to go fishing?

She would reply where are we going? Kay lived at Tintagel for a few years with her late husband Mike Remanda. She gardened and had a nice green house and lots of chickens, sold eggs to people all over town. Kay moved into Heritage Manor in 1996 where she loved living and still had a small garden which she enjoyed very much.

Upon leaving Heritage Manor Kay went to the Pines care home where she was very happy and loved the wonderful staff.

Kay is survived by her daughter Shirley (George) MacLeod, son Lewis (Lillian) Robinson, sisters Jean Patterson, Betty (George) Hamp, and sister in law Myrl Brewer of Creston, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. ~ No service by request

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.

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

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We are currently working on the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we are expanding and modernizing our Ĺśeet oI haul trucks, loading eTuipment, drills and support eTuipment and are seeking a journeyperson mechanic to Ee part oI our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking Ior a selI starter who can work saIely with minimal superYision, work well in a team enYironment and haYe excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 5esponsiEilities will include preYentatiYe maintenance, repair and trouEleshooting oI engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on and &at 7rucks, 2 /oader, .omatsu P& 2000 ExcaYators, &at support eTuipment, P + 2100 shoYels, %ucyrus Erie and Atlas &opco rotary drills, and other small support eTuipment.

Applicants Ior this position must possess a journeypersonős trade Tualižcation %.&. ticket or an ,nterproYincial +eaYy 'uty Mechanicős ticket and Ee aEle to perIorm Easic welding. Experience with shoYels and drills is not necessary Eut would Ee considered an asset Ior this position. +uckleEerry Mines is located approximately two hours driYing time Irom +ouston, %ritish &olumEia. Employees liYe in a camp enYironment on their days oI work. 7he work schedule Ior this position is x days on, days oII working 12 hours per day. 7ransportation to and Irom the mine site is proYided Irom +ouston Ey Eus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are proYided Iree oI charge to employees. +ouston and 6mithers are located in the scenic %ulkley 9alley on 7rans&anada +ighway 1 , an excellent area to raise a Iamily and has exceptional outdoor recreational actiYities. More inIormation on the area is aYailaEle at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full ranJe of beneĹľts includinJ medical life disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants Ior their interest in +uckleEerry Mines /td., Eut only those in consideration will Ee contacted. &andidates must Ee eligiEle to work in Canada.

4ualiĹľed candidates can submit tKeir resumes in conĹľdence to +uman 5esources 'epartment +uckleEerry Mines /td.

P.O. %ox 000 +ouston, %.C. 90- 1Z0 )ax 0 1 01 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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MAINTENANCE III BURNS LAKE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Posting No. 182E

HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $23.82 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Maintenance III in the Burns Lake Area. This individual would provide carpentry and maintenance services to the repair, alteration and construction oH District buildings, Ć‚Ztures and eSuipment.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria: KNOWLEDGE r completion of )rade 1 (Dogwood %ertiƂcate) r B% Driveros License %lass (ull 2rivileged with an eZemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driveros abstract EXPERIENCE r four years of current relevant eZperience with an understanding of the various trades r 9*MIS %ertiƂcate and familiarity with 9ork Safe B% (9%B) safety procedures SKILLS & ABILITIES r maintains the conƂdentiality of sensitive information seen or heard r competent in the use and care of tools and eSuipment common to this position r ability to read and interpret drawings and speciƂcations r ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle reSuests, complaints or clariƂcation of information r ability to work independently and use Ludgement to determine which of many methods are applicable in any given situation r physical capability to perform the Lob duties r performs all duties with a level of interpersonal skills appropriate to the position r basic ability to use computers 2lease mail, faZ or email resumes to: Lynn Maksymchak District 2rincipal s *uman 4esources Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) 2.1. BoZ 1 9 8anderhoof, B% 8 , A 2hone: ( ) (aZ: ( ) 9 Email: lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca

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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.

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FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. Starting on Oct. 21 LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre in Burns Lake. Clients will go first to the theatre, across the street from the Food Bank. The doors will open at 10:45am. Please check in at the theater before going to the Food Bank. This warm winter waiting room will be available until the end of April. The distribution days are the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please come to the theatre at 10:45am. The food bank closes at 1pm. Clients may access the food bank on both of the Tuesday distribution days. 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 NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 19 NOVEMBER 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 851.2m (2792.66 ft.)

SLS Discharge: 34.3 m3/s Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately the current level until April 2015 Visit website www.waterofďŹ ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ow information for the Nechako River.

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DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience.

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TWO HOUSE cats missing from Decker Lake, may travel back to Burns Lake area. If sighting of unknown cat footprints please call (250) 6927243. One is Orange and white tabby long hair, the other is short haired brownish-black tabby & white.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENSE W0116

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Notice is hereby given that the proposed woodlot license plan (the “plan”) for Woodlot Licence 0116 (held by Valerie Anderson) is now available for public viewing. The plan covers the Woodlot Schedule A (private) lands as well as the Schedule B (Crown) lands in the Palling and Burns Lake areas.

To view this plan, please contact Alistair Schroff at (250) 694-3696 or in writing to Box 49, Southbank, BC V0J 2P0.

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0 1500 DOUBLE CAB

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IN TOTAL CASH CREDITS ON SELECT MODELS

9000

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INCLUDES $1000 FALL BONUS† FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS AND $1000 BLACK FRIDAY BONUS*

DUE AT DELIVERY

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

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CHEVROLET.CA

Call Sullivan Motor Products at 250-845-2244, or visit us at 2760 Yellowhead Highway, Houston. [License #5631]

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase, finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado. Freight ($1,600/$1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration & dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included.

Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2015 models) or trade may be required. *$1,000 Black Friday Bonus is a manufacturer-toconsumer delivery credit (tax inclusive) available on the retail purchase or lease of 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab and Chevrolet Silverado HD (gas engine only) delivered in Canada between November 28 and December 1, 2014. $750 Black Friday Bonus is a manufacturer-to-consumer delivery credit (tax inclusive) available on the retail purchase or lease of 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet Cruze delivered in Canada between November 28 and December 1, 2014. †Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car 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, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck 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 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup (except Colorado); delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. 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, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. 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. ¥$5,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) on 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, a $750 Fall Bonus (tax inclusive), a $750 Black Friday Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $2,500 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Cruze LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. Ω$9,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Fall Bonus for truck owners (tax inclusive), $1,000 Black Friday Bonus (tax inclusive) and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discount varies by. **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from November 1 through December 1, 2014 of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 2014 Chevrolet Sonic or most new 2015 model year Chevrolet. 2015 Colorado and City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply.

GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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