Burns Lake Lakes District News, February 04, 2015

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Practice of removing snow from private properties and pushing onto village streets is on the increase, and it is putting a significant strain on the village’s budget.

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Burns Lake will have a separate inquest The inquest will examine sawmill deaths of 2012 FLAVIO NIENOW A separate inquest will be held in Burns Lake to examine the deaths of the two workers in the explosion at the Babine Forest Products sawmill in 2012.

While a single inquest was previously announced to examine the deaths of both fatal incidents in Burns Lake and Prince George in 2012,

the B.C. Coroners Service will now be proceeding with two separate inquests.

The inquest into the Babine Forest Products mill deaths will begin on July 13, 2015, at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall in Burns Lake. The inquest into the Lakeland Mills deaths will proceed as scheduled at the Prince George courthouse on March 2, 2015.

Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe noted in a press release that the B.C. Coroners Service hold inquests to assure communities that the deaths of their members will not be concealed, overlooked or ignored.

“The Burns Lake community has argued elo-

quently that it has a powerful interest in hearing first-hand the information about the explosion that took place in their community,” said Lapointe in a press release. “Those community needs outweigh what advantages there might be in combining the two inquests.”

Steven Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates, said he would have preferred to have one inquest instead of two.

“We think both cases are very similar; it would have made it a lot more efficient for everybody to have one inquest,” he said.

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Northern Health notifies patients about error Northern Health has been notifying approximately 10,000 patients about a cleaning error.

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Practice of removing snow from private properties and pushing onto village streets is on the increase Flavio Nienow A current practice of property owners in Burns Lake is putting a significant strain on the village's budget.

According to a report from village staff presented to council on Jan. 27, 2015, snow removed from private properties in Burns Lake and pushed onto village properties has resulted in the narrowing of lanes and streets.

"Public and businesses complain about dangerous travel and parking conditions as public works crews struggle to keep up with the snow," read the report.

After the last major snowfall in early January, the village hired a contractor to accommodate all the extra snow piled on village property for two days, costing an extra $2030.

In fact, the practice of pushing snow onto village property is on the increase, says the report, and the result is an increase in budget requirements for snow removal.

"If this practice of pushing snow onto village property were allowed to continue, the budget would need to be increased by 10 per cent based on

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average snowfall," stated the report.

Since current snow and sanding budget for the village of Burns Lake is $71,000, that increase would mean an addition of $7100 to the budget.

"To accommodate the additional funds required to implement the increase, we need to consider removing capital projects or increase taxes by approximately 0.5 per cent," read the report. "Sanding budgets are not sufficient to cover private and commercial properties."

According to village staff, there have been significant efforts from the village to advice businesses about their snow removal practices.

"Nine letters were written recently and given to the businesses conducting snow removal in this manner asking them to advise their contractors to stop and either stockpile their snow on site or have it hauled to another location," read the report.

A bylaw from 1981 - the Traffic Regulations Bylaw number 483 prohibits the disposal of snow from private properties on village streets.

However, the current bylaw needs to be updated to reflect current costs and realities.

During the Jan. 27 meeting, council directed staff to update the 1981 bylaw with current pricing and rules that conform to today's realities and begin enforcing penalties.

Staff will compare notes with other nearby municipalities to find best practices, and then come back to council with a report regarding the updated bylaw. Then council can choose to approve it, or not. Since a bylaw cannot be approved in a single meeting, it will be at least Feb. 24, 2015, before the updated bylaw is adopted.

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“I think it will bring some healing,”says Maureen Luggi

INQUEST from t P1 Products will participate at the inquest in Burns Lake.

“It’s going to be a very emotional process for a few of our employees, but maybe that’s part of the process.”

Carl Charlie, aged 42, and Robert Luggi Jr., aged 45, were killed in the Burns Lake explosion on Jan. 20, 2012.

Robert Luggi Junior’s wife, Maureen Luggi, was one of the people lobbying for a separate inquest to be held in Burns Lake.

“We asked First Nation leaders to support our families and to have this separate inquest,” she said. “The reason we wanted this is because these workers grew up in Burns Lake, they raised their families here, they worked here and they died here. It was only logical that the inquest regarding their deaths would be held in Burns Lake.”

“The magnitude of this tragedy has impacted the entire community, and even though it’s three years later, there are a lot of people that are still picking up the pieces, specially the injured workers and their families,” she added.

“The inquest will bring out information within the community that the rest of the greater public has no knowledge of,” she continued. “The general public feels that the injured workers are doing really well, I am hoping that this process will enable the injured workers to communicate that they are not [doing well]... their lives are not normal anymore. They still live with nightmares of what happened that day.”

“As for the families, I think it will bring some healing and some closure to us to some degree. At least it will take us a few more steps forward. We will be able to ask questions that we have never been able to ask anybody before.”

Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam said, “It’s satisfying that our voices were heard and understood.

It’s very important to have some sort of closure for the workers at Babine Forest Product explosion on their home turf. It will provide insight of what happened on Jan. 20, 2012.”

“It’s going to be intense this July as a lot of old wounds will be opened again,” he continued. “We pray that the truth prevail and understanding of forgiveness and closure of this sad tragedy.”

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad also expressed his support of a revised inquest plan by the B.C. Coroners Service.

“After working with local chiefs and the entire community to try to make sense of these tragedies, I am pleased to learn that their concerns around a single inquest have been heard,” he said in a press release.

“Both of these incidents were terrible tragedies for the families and for everyone involved. I’m very confident in the chief coroner, and believe that these two inquests will help us move forward and prevent similar deaths in the future.”

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Challenges of winter driving

Teachers adapting, but not union

If you grew up in Northern B.C., winter driving conditions are probably not a big deal.

You are probably used to driving close to the speed limit (or slightly above) on the highway during a snowstorm and wondering why people in front of you are going so slow.

I know because I am one of those people in front of you.

Every time I venture outside the boundaries of our town, someone always tailgates me all the way to my destination. These drivers are probably behind my car thinking that a 95-year-old partially blind man is driving. They always look surprised when they pass me and realize the driver was a healthy young man trying his best.

Well, northerners, let me tell you something: winter driving here can be terrifying!

When I was living in Saskatchewan, I also had to endure some winter driving conditions, but when you drive in the prairies, you can go straight for hours without turning left or right (and you can also see a car coming from miles away). It’s great for driving - there are no curves, no mountains, and no lakes you can fall into.

It is certainly a lot more nerve-racking to go downhill when the roads are icy and snowy (and it certainly doesn’t help when someone is behind you yelling because you’re going at 30 km/h with your emergency lights on).

There should probably be a sign behind my car saying: “slow down, it’s his first winter,” or “South American driving, please keep your distance” (I will certainly e-mail ICBC with my suggestions tomorrow).

Last week Burns Lake had a major snowfall (or at least it felt like it). It snowed the entire night (thick and heavy snow), and it continued throughout the day. When I woke up to go to work, I figured it would be okay to drive considering I had winter tires and a four-wheel drive. Well, I should have walked.

There is a little hill in front of my house that leads toward Hwy. 16. When I used the brakes gently, the car kept going downhill toward the highway (I really wish you could see my face in slow motion during this unfortunate event).

I guess that was too much information to handle before my morning coffee, so in a split second I thought the smart thing to do in that situation would be to jump off my car. Yes, I realized how dramatic that idea was as soon as I started to unbuckle my seat belt.

So I pulled the handbrake instead in a desperate attempt to stop the car before it reached the highway.

As soon as I pulled the handbrake, the car started going sideways (which is a good thing because at least I wasn’t moving toward the highway anymore).

Once the car stopped by the side of the road, I did what any dramatic person would and I called for help.

A very kind soul came to pick up the car (and he must have been very confused trying to understand how I went off the road five metres away from my house).

Another tip I heard as soon as I moved to Northern B.C. was to watch out for “black ice” on the road. I must confess I still don’t know what that means, or how black ice even looks like. That tip certainly did a good job making me feel paranoid though - I now assume there will be black ice on every curve.

And, as if we needed any more challenges driving in winter, we also have to watch out for animals crossing the roads here. I think it’s safe to say I won’t be going too far out of town until spring.

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The B.C. education ministry put on a forum on the future of education last week, bringing together public and private school leaders with experts from around the world.

I watched the proceedings via webcast from the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, which gives you a hint about the forces pressing in on our century-old industrial model of schooling.

First up was Andreas Schleicher, on video link from his office in Paris, where he is director of education and skills for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. He began with the international problem of people coming out of university who can’t find jobs, amid a skills shortage.

Schleicher said this is happening today because, “it’s not what you know but what you can do with what you know.” Some education systems are adapting better than others as the value of merely passing on facts has declined. He said these days, almost any student can pass any multiple-choice test if they have a smartphone. The question for parents is what to do “if you want your child to be smarter than a smartphone.”

The OECD runs international testing that consistently ranks B.C. and Canada among the best schools in the world, and Schleicher described how that testing has evolved to keep up.

But our progress in the past 10 years has tended to be slower than some Asian countries, despite B.C. being on the “high end of investment” in education. He warned against the trap of the industrial school model, “pouring money in” to “do more of the same.”

Some of the best results emerging from a decade of digitally-driven globalization have been achieved through innovations that were financed through bigger class sizes, Schleicher said. This was too much for one B.C. Teachers’ Federation representative in the audience, who introduced herself as someone who spent the last transformational decade working for the union, not in a classroom. She disputed the OECD’s financial calculations, lecturing some of the world’s top economists that based on “spending power,” B.C. schools are cash starved. She followed this with the laundry list of BCTF demands that hasn’t changed in 40 years – smaller classes, more prep time, more money.

The keynote speaker was Yong Zhao, University of Oregon professor of educational measurement, who gave a highly entertaining critique of standardized testing and creativitycrushing drills of the basics. (You can find a video archive at www.bcedplan.ca.)

Yong sparked a lively discussion about the need for foundation skills, which he and others agreed remain vital to success. The issue seems to be how to instil those basics while avoiding the disengagement of students who see school as irrelevant to their lives.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced at the forum that the province is about to unveil new curriculum that moves toward individual learning for all students. And he said there will be a series of experiments conducted at yet-to-be-identified B.C. schools to pioneer new models of learning.

BCTF president Jim Iker sat stoically through the proceedings, where speakers described integrating community groups and businesses directly with schools. That’s underway here, with trades training in particular.

Iker’s record on adaptation is clear from his own career. The only school where he actually taught was in the northwest B.C. village of Topley, and it closed in 2010 due to a long-term decline in rural students. By 2001 Iker had left the classroom to work for the Burns Lake teacher union local, which the BCTF continues to staff eight years after that school district and others disappeared through amalgamation.

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Kiel Giddens (L) and Dave Kmet (R), TransCanada representatives, speak to village council during a regular council meeting on Jan. 27, 2015, about the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline project. Giddens and Kmet provided updates about the proposed pipeline project, answered questions and announced possible TransCanada partnerships.

The agreement would provide the college with new programs, equipment upgrades and trades bursaries Flavio Nienow

TransCanada representatives, Dave Kmet and Kiel Giddens, made a presentation to the Burns Lake council on Jan. 27, 2015, about the proposed Coastal Gaslink Pipeline project.

The presentation provided council with an update on the proposed project, as well as TransCanada's latest efforts to develop partnerships with municipalities and First Nations.

Kmet said that since the start of the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline project, TransCanada has been committed to holding at least

eight public information sessions per year for each community.

"During these information sessions, we heard that communities would like to see more training opportunities and employment, so we have been developing partnerships with colleges and Aboriginal organizations."

Kmet said TransCanada is now close to signing an agreement with the College of New Caledonia.

The deal would support students through trades bursaries, provide equipment upgrades and increase the variety of programs offered at regional campuses. with a great Annette Stevens, communications manager for the College of New Caledonia, confirmed that the college is close to signing a deal with TransCanada. Stevens anticipates the deal will be signed within the next couple ...see TRANCANADA t P8

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Needing a conversation with an old-timer

Editor: I would greatly appreciate receiving an email from an "old-timer,” someone who is familiar with Burns Lake and is 50 plus years old.

I would like to engage in an email conversation regarding the late Robert M. Abraham Jr., one of

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I own some of his paintings (from 1983) that hung in the Lakeland Hotel.

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Knowing what went wrong will help the public Editor: For many months now, I have been hearing and reading various views about who is to blame for the Mount Polley mine incident and what changes to public policy should be made. Of course, this tendency to blame is a natural human reaction to such an incident.

We see the same blame game phenomenon as we head into the TransLink referendum. And we see it (albeit in a different way) when our Canucks lose.

That said, now is the time to put rash speculation to rest and let the experts weigh in. The final report on the breach at the Mount Polley mine is due on Jan. 31 and the report will finally put to rest the many theories on what caused this serious incident.

The Mount Polley report is all the more relevant with the recent approval of the KSM project – the world’s largest gold-copper project – located right here in BC. Everyone needs listen and understand what the experts have to say in their report and then everyone involved needs to work together to ensure the same thing never happens again.

Knowing what went wrong at Mount Polley will help reassure the public that it will not happen again and guide us out of the uncertainty the mining industry has been living under since last summer.

Accountability and transparency is the name of the game and I am looking forward to the resolution and certainty the Mount Polley report will provide. It’s going to allow the exploration and mining industry to get back to helping build our still fragile economy.

Pamela Gardner Burnaby, B.C.

ICBC frauds include fires, faked crashes and theft

A new report by ICBC says an estimated 10 to 15 per cent of insurance claims involve fraud Tom Fletcher

If you've ever had a car insurance claim greeted with suspicion by ICBC, there are a few hundred reasons for that attitude.

B.C.'s basic car insurance monopoly has released a report on fraud attempts from 2014, part of an estimated 10 to 15 per cent of insurance claims it says involve fraud or exaggeration.

During the year, ICBC investigators referred 131 cases to Crown prosecutors for charges, with convictions in nine out of 10 of them.

ICBC highlighted some of the efforts to obtain insurance coverage that should not have been paid, and how investigators responded.

• A customer reported his truck was stolen at a movie theatre. The vehicle was recovered, burnt.

A vehicle inspection showed the burnt truck had serious mechanical problems, contrary to what the customer told ICBC. The customer's cellphone records revealed that he was at the scene where the burnt vehicle was found.

The customer pleaded guilty to providing a false statement, was fined $4,000 and ordered to pay ICBC back more than $3,000 for investigative and

claims costs.

• A customer who was prohibited from driving claimed his vehicle had been stolen at the time it was involved in a three-vehicle crash.

Forensic testing of residue on the vehicle's driver-side airbag revealed a DNA match to the customer and proved he was the driver at the time of the crash.

The customer was found guilty of providing a false statement, fined $1000 and ordered to pay ICBC back more than $18,000 in claims costs and total loss payments for the other two vehicles involved.

• A customer told ICBC his Honda Civic was parked outside his home when it was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene. Damage was not consistent with a hit-and-run and paint flecks matching the customer's Civic were found embedded in a vehicle from another hit-and-run claim.

When confronted with this evidence, the driver of the Civic admitted to making a false claim, as he had fled the crash scene after his vehicle struck another. Fine: $1,000, plus $5,600 in claim and repair costs.

• A customer with only basic insurance and an expired driver's licence rear-ended another vehicle. The customer asked the driver in the other vehicle to tell ICBC the crash happened a day later so she could buy optional insurance, which would cover the damage to her vehicle. The other driver refused.

The underinsured customer then bought optional insurance on her way home from the crash.

She was assessed the $7,400 cost of repairs to both vehicles.

not a great way to start the day A pick-up truck went off the road south of Burns Lake in the morning of Jan. 30, 2015. A heavy snowfall the night before and throughout the day created slippery road conditions across town, requiring extra attention and patience from drivers. laura Blackwell photo

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Community members listen to the provisional departmental budgets presented by the village council during the 2015 town hall meeting in Burns Lake. After the budget presentation, community members were gathered in two different tables with members of village staff and council, and were encouraged to ask questions.

Community members were presented with the 2015 provisional budget and asked to identify priorities for the village Flavio Nienow Community members in Burns Lake had a chance to address their concerns to council and village staff during the 2015 town hall meeting.

Approximately 15 community members participated in the event held at the Vineyard Church on Jan. 29, 2015.

Mayor Luke Strimbold made the opening remarks presenting the highlights of the 2015 provisional budget. Councillors then took turns to present the village's provisional departmental budgets.

Councillor Chris Beach presented the economic development budget; coun. Kelly Holliday presented the recreation department budget; coun. Susan Schienbein presented the fire department and bylaw enforcement budget; and coun. John Illes presented the public works budget.

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After the presentation, the public was invited to sit in two different tables, each table having two or more representatives from village council and staff. The public was encouraged to ask questions and to identify the priorities for the 2015 municipal budget.

One of the concerns raised by community members was about the parking lot behind A&W. Since more people are now cutting through the parking lot to turn left onto Hwy. 16, the potholes on the road have added stress to some residents who find the road unsafe.

"When I approached the owner of the property, he blamed the council; when I go to council, they say the property is privately owned and there's nothing they can do; and in the meantime, nothing is done," said a community member.

Rick Martin, Director of Public Works, said the village staff has already done two reports to council about this issue.

"It is a private property and local governments aren't allowed to assist businesses that way," said Martin.

How is it that trees can just take a “rest” for the winter? Trees hibernate or go dormant during harsh weather when temperatures are colder and there is less sunlight. Without this deep dormancy, woody plants would never survive harsh winter conditions.

The main environmental signal which triggers the onset of dormancy is daylight. The “provenance” refers to the specified area in which plants that produced seed are located or were derived. If a person tries to grow a tree that originated too far south of Burns Lake, for example, the tree would not shut down or harden off soon enough in the fall and would be damaged by frost.

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squash tournament is on Squash aficionados practice for the squash tournament in Burns Lake at the Lakeside Multiplex.

The tournament started on Feb. 2, 2015, and will continue until Feb. 15. Approximately 30 participants signed up for the tournament this year. First and second place will receive a prize, a trophy and will have a spot reserved on the wall for their photo at the Lakeside Multiplex.

The winners will also have their photo taken for Lakes District News.

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Deal could be signed over the next two weeks TRANSCANADA from t P5 of weeks. She said the college will provide further details about the agreement once the deal is signed.

Kmet said TransCanada has also been trying to help students in other ways. Three schools in Northern B.C. have been taking advantage of a daily healthy meal thanks to a partnership between TransCanada and the Breakfast Club of Canada.

The representatives also emphasized that TransCanada is ensuring their contractors will hire locally.

"We are requiring each of our contractors to provide us with local participation plans, and we will make sure that it will be implemented."

Coastal GasLink Pipeline Limited, a whollyowned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing to develop a natural gas pipeline from northeast B.C., near Dawson Creek, to the west coast of B.C., near Kitimat. The 650-km pipeline would pass through south of Burns Lake.

The project was first announced in June 2012; initial public engagement with municipalities and First Nations took place in the fall of 2012; in January 2014, TransCanada applied for an Environment Assessment (EA) certificate; the EA certificate was issued in October 2014 with 32 conditions.

"Getting our EA certificate was a huge milestone for the project," said Kmet.

Since the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline is still a proposed project, TransCanada still needs to take a few steps to make sure this project becomes a reality.

One of the required steps involves a permit from the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission. TransCanada expects that decision to be made in the spring of 2015. Another step will be the final investment decision from LNG Canada. This decision is expected to be made by January 2016.

"In the meantime, we will continue the development of all the plans required under the EA certificate," said Kmet. "The Coastal Gaslink Pipeline project remains on track with its planning and regulatory schedule."

TransCanada plans to host a public information session about the proposed pipeline project in Burns Lake in April 2015.

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Who’s got the biggest?

Keith Matson (R), club director, measures the antlers that Tyler Stevenson brought in during the measuring and scoring day at the Tweedsmuir Park Rod and Gun Clubhouse on Jan. 24, 2015. Matson is using the boone and crockett scoring system to measure the antlers. The club member that brought in the biggest antlers or horns will receive a prize during their dinner event at the end of February 2015.

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Northern Health notifies 10,000 patients about cleaning error A small risk that not all viruses were removed Flavio Nienow

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In the story 'Burns Lake's first denturist practice remains strong' published in the Lakes District News' Jan. 28 edition, it was reported that Gerald Eckland and his father jointly took care of three practices. In fact, Gerald's father died before the denturist practice expanded. Lakes District News apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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"I am very disappointed," she continued. "I don't think Northern Health did their job properly. I think they should have said 'you should go to the lab for these tests [hepatitis B and Chamber Week 2015 is February 16 to 20, 2015 C and HIV].'"

In a statement, Northern Health apologized for the incident.

Please join the "Northern Health apologizes to Burns Lake & District the patients for any anxiety resulting from this incident. Patients can Chamber of Commerce be confident that their tests are being completed in an appropriate manner th with cleaned and sterilized equipment." at the Heritage Centre People with immediate concerns can contact 1-844-565-5516.

Northern Health has been notifying approximately 10,000 patients about an error discovered in the pre-cleaning process for flexible endoscopes at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. (UHNBC) in Prince George between 2012 and December 2014.

Burns Lake resident Cecile Phillips is one of the people affected by this issue. On Jan. 20, 2015, Phillips received a letter from Northern Health saying that an "error had occurred during one of the cleaning steps following the use of certain endoscopes used for examining the colon, bile ducts, esophagus, stomach and small intestine."

Endoscopes used for these types of exams at UHNBC were "not being cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions."

Northern Health released a statement saying, "While all other cleaning steps were completed properly, there is a small risk that not all viruses were removed during the cleaning process."

The endoscopes that were not properly cleaned could help transmit hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV. In this case, however, the B.C. Centre of Disease Control does not recommend any follow up testing for patients.

"It’s important to emphasize that the B.C. Centre for Disease Control has advised that the risk of any transmission is extremely minimal and is not recommending any follow up treatment or actions for patients," read a statement from Northern Health. "We believe the there is little, if any, personal risk to you related to this issue but for the sake of transparency, we feel it is important that you were informed."

"Since learning of this, Northern Health has immediately corrected the error and has provided additional education on the cleaning Featuring a process for flexible endoscopes to health care professionals," read the statement.

While the statement from 5:00-10:00pm might sound reassurReservations highly ing, some patients are recommended not be buying it.

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Bulkley Stikine Load Restrictions

Pursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, and to provisions of the Commercial Transport Act, notice is hereby given that load restrictions may be placed on short notice in the near future on all highways within the Bulkley Stikine District, including areas from Burns Lake west to Kitwanga and north to the Yukon border, including Atlin. Restrictions will be imposed in each service area as conditions warrant.

The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 per cent, 70 per cent or 50 per cent legal axle loading. Overweight permits will not be granted and all term overweight permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions.

Trucking and transportation companies, as well as the general public, should govern themselves accordingly. If you normally receive bulk deliveries of water, fuel, livestock feed or other produce, please plan ahead so interruption to your deliveries will be minimized.

Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations is appreciated.

Dated in Smithers, British Columbia, this 26th day of January, 2015.

Carl Lutz, District Manager Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Bulkley Stikine District For more information about load restrictions, please contact local Operations Technician Caitlin Dobson at 250 847-7403 or visit the Load Restrictions section of www.DriveBC.ca.

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Randy Hamp, owner of Balmoral Plaza, approached council as a delegation Sept. 2, 2014, to explain that there was an issue with excess throughtraffic using his parking lot as a means to turn left onto Hwy. 16. He stated this had caused damage to his lot and asked council to share in the cost to repair it. Council denied his request at the time.

Since then, Martin said council has proposed other solutions to the property owner. A letter was sent to Randy Hamp stating the municipality would discuss modifying the village-owned curb if the property owner wished to pursue the closing of the entrance from Francois Drive.

Hamp told Lakes District News he still hasn't made a decision, but that he is considering the village's suggestion.

Other ideas that came from community members included creating a marketing strategy exclusive for health care professionals.

Krystin St. Jean, Economic Development Officer, said some people are not happy with the way Burns Lake is being represented in the Northern Health's website, and that the village plans on submitting a better marketing material for Northern Health in

order to make the town more appealing for doctors and other health care professionals.

Part of the economic development plan for Burns Lake includes a marketing strategy for the village in order to make the town more attractive for people from other places. The idea is to highlight the unique amenities and characteristics of Burns Lake.

"There are things that we have that are unique such as our world-class mountain biking trails and the Omineca Ski Club," said St. Jean. "It's a matter of promoting what we have because people might be looking for those amenities."

Community members were also interested to know where the funds for the upgrades of Eighth Avenue were coming from. People were curious to know if the village was receiving any federal funding through Lake Babine Nation. The answer was no.

Community members also raised concerns about the garbage cans on the way out of Lakes District Secondary School coming onto Hwy. 16. They said the garbage cans can limit visibility of the road for drivers. Village staff will look into this issue.

The next budget meeting will take place on Feb. 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the village office. Public is encouraged to attend.

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The Youth Pastor is a paid position, and will require many hours of study and work in the community.

The salary will be dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and the amount of time and effort they have available for this mission.

We are also looking for volunteers to teach Sunday School and to be an assistant to the Youth Pastor.

If you are interested please email us at: Dacan@telus.net, or write to us at: Living Waters Church, P.O. Box 272 Burns Lake B.C V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-7858 and we will send you our statement of faith for your review, and to discuss our vision for a First Nations Youth Ministry.

Please come and fellowship with us on: Sunday at 11:00am Tuesday at 7:00 pm Saturday at 7:00 pm 766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

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burns lake women place fifth in hockey tournament

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Burns Lake women’s Vortex hockey team fell short against Vanderhoof in their second game on Jan. 31, 2015, ending with 3-7 Vanderhoof. They put up a good fight against Prince George in their first game but ended with 7-1 Prince George. Yet they beat Williams Lake 6-0 in the finals placing fifth overall in the tournament.

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Second audit finds issues This is the second audit in less than two months to find problems in the area Flavio Nienow A report released Jan. 27, 2015, concluded that a numbered company owned by the Wet'suwet'en First Nation complied with most, but not all, requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act, and failed to comply with Wildfire Act requirements to assess and reduce fire hazards after logging.

The audit examined forest planning and practices carried out between September 2011 and October 2013, near Burns Lake, by 639881 B.C. Ltd. The company harvested 86,000 cubic metres of timber from eight cutblocks.

Problems found include planting the incorrect type of tree seedlings in some locations, failing to carry out commitments to prevent the spread of invasive plants, causing excessive soil disturbance during harvesting, and failing to assess and remove slash and debris that pose fire hazards.

"This is the second audit in this district that found a company did not meet its obligations to assess and reduce fire hazards under the Wildfire Act," said board chair Tim Ryan. "It's also the second company to not fully meet requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act." "As we said previously, all forest licence holders have obligations to comply with provincial forestry legislation. Failure to do so will have an impact on the public's trust that B.C. forests are being managed responsibly," Ryan added.

The board acknowledges that the company is now under new management and is requesting that

it report to the board by the end of February on the completion of the outstanding obligations and on other actions taken to address the issues identified in the audit.

A press release by Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN) on Jan. 28 stated, "WFN is concerned with the result of the recent Forest Practices Board (FPB) audit of our forest licence and the way in which this licence was previously managed. It goes without saying that WFN values the forest as an integral part of our culture and way of life. We have worked with the FPB through the audit process and appreciate its feedback on how management of our licence can be improved."

"In partial response to the forest practices raised in the FPB audit, we engaged a new manager for the licence in 2014. WFN’s economic arm, Yinka Dene Economic Development Limited Partnership, is now directly overseeing matters respecting the license, including the activities of the new manager," stated the press release. "We are confident that our new management approach to forest resources will result in better stewardship of the land and increased benefits for our members. We look forward to responding to the concerns raised by the FPB and setting a high bar for environmental stewardship within WFN’s traditional territory."

On Dec. 3, 2014, the Forest Practices Board released a report stating that Burns Lake Specialty Wood also complied with most requirements of the Forest and Range Practices Act, but failed to comply with Wildfire Act requirements to assess and reduce fire hazards after logging.

The Forest Practices Board is B.C.'s independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices, reporting its findings and recommendations directly to the public and government. The board audits forest and range practices on public lands and appropriateness of government enforcement. It can also make recommendations for improvement to practices and legislation.

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Adrenaline-filled weekend with Cold Smoke drags

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Approximately 50 competitors from across the province participated in the Cold Smoke snowmobile drag race in Burns Lake over the weekend. What was supposed to be a one-day event, ended up being stretched to Sunday to accommodate all races. A total amount of $2750 in cash prizes were handed out during the event.

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Team Track Attack conquered the Big Dip The Team Track Attack made it to the Big Dip on Jan. 25, 2015, one of the steepest parts of Omineca Ski Club. Team Track Attack is a developmental team for children between nine and 12 years old. The focus of this group is to develop skiing skills, speed and agility rather than endurance.

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Mount Polley design, steep addition Tom Fletcher The Mount Polley mine dam failed because of an overlooked glacial material layer in the foundation and a series of steep additions that eventually overcame it, an independent engineering review has concluded.

"Basically the weight of the dam was too much for the weak materials in the foundation to bear," said U.S. consulting engineer Steven Vick, one of three experts called in to examine the failure that caused the dam to

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breach and fail in August 2014.

The report concludes that the concrete-like glacial till material in the base of the dam wasn't understood in enough detail when the dam was designed and built in 1997. Later raising of the dam to hold more water and tailings weakened the base layer and led to the failure.

Vick said the additions to the dam were built at a steeper slope than the original dam, and plans to buttress the area were delayed until it was too late. ...see MOUNT POLLEY t P15

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The Omineca Open Teck Northern Cup attracted over 100 competitors from Northwest B.C. on Feb. 1, 2015, in Burns Lake. The winner of the men’s 22.5 km ‘Tour de Omineca’ race was Alex Nemethy from the Nechako Nordic club. The winner for the women’s 22.5 km ‘Tour de Omineca’ was Angela Wheeler, from the Nechako Nordic club. To find all results, visit http://zone4. ca and search for 2015 Teck Northern Cup.

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Grassy Plains Community Hall Annual Skidoo Poker Ride Saturday, February 7. For info contact Kent Lambert: 250-694-3748.

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John Barth ‘Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory' on the Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) Main Stage this week The LDSS Drama and Dance Department presents Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory this coming week.

The production is directed by Rayanne Charlie, with the assistance of an army of LDSS and community volunteers.

The show stars Tyler Sam as Willy Wonka, with Brandon Strizich as Mike Teavee, Silas Joseph as Augustus Gloop, Jannik Michalzik as Charlie Bucket, Megan Dennis as Violet Beauregarde, Lauren Solecki as Veruka Salt and Brian Little as Grandpa Joe. Dates for the production are Feb. 4 and 5, Feb. 12 and 14. Show times are 7 p.m., except for a 2 p.m. matinee on

Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

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Don’t miss this show.

It features live, family-oriented entertainment and is presented by young people in our community.

Ballet Jorgen Canada presents ‘Cinderella’ in the Lakes District The fifth performance in the Arts Council’s ‘Time for Nine’ season takes place in the Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) MPR on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

Ballet Jorgen Canada presents a full-staged and costumed production of the fairy tale opera Cinderella. The production in Burns Lake is part of a nine province, 24 city crossCanada tour by the Toronto-based Ballet Jorgen touring company.

Local dancers will have an opportunity to take part in the production

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Lakes District Secondary School students rehearse for their production of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. The first show will take place at LDSS on Feb. 4, 2015, at 7 p.m. as well.

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Tailings dam at Mount Polley mine has been modified since the Aug. 4 breach to contain further flow of tailings into Quesnel Lake.

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Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the report shows there were no warning signs, and no surface inspections could have detected the problem that was overlooked in the design and original construction.

Two more investigations of the mine failure are pending. Bennett said the Chief Inspector of Mines is likely to release his report by this summer, and the Conservation Officers' Service will also report when its investigation is complete.

Bennett said the government is willing to see the Mount Polley mine reopen, but the other investigations must be complete first. The parent company Imperial Metals has applied to use an existing pit to store tailings and resume operations without using the original tailings pond again.

"This was a horrible accident," Bennett said. "We now know how it happened."

2015 Lakes District Music and Speech Arts Festival! March 10 - 21 with a gala honours concert on Sat., Mar. 21. For more info call Lois at (250 695-6699 or ldfestival.com.

Artistic director Bengt Jörgen has created an innovative version of the classic fairy tale.

His choreogaphy takes us through the misfortunes and fortunes of Cinderella and her stepsisters. Cinderella’s life is changed by the appearance of an old woman, a seed and magical fairies. When Cinderella wins the hand of her prince, her stepsisters find their world turned upside down. Framing the action are sets by Glenn Davidson and costume designs by Robert Doyle. With music by Sergei Prokofiev, the professional dancers of this acclaimed Canadian company and the participation of local students, this will be an evening not to be missed.

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Bill Konkin Citizen of the Year nominations are now open Submitted Nominations for Citizen of the Year 2014 are now open in the Lakes District.

This prestigious award is presented annually to residents of the Lakes District who have dedicated themselves to volunteerism in their community.

The award is named for the late William Konkin, long time school principal in Burns Lake, who, together with his elementary school service club, started the award in 1973. Over the past 40 years, 30 individuals and 11 couples have been honoured for their dedication to serving the community in and around Burns Lake.

So don’t miss this opportunity to honour someone you believe has served the Lakes District well over the past year or several years, by nominating them for this award. Nomination forms are available all over Burns Lake at local schools, banks, and businesses.

Please take the time to fill one out and send it to: Citizen of the Year Committee, P.O. Box 961, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0.

If you can’t find a nomination form, a hand written signed letter will be accepted as long as it is legible. In any case, make your nomination as detailed as possible and be sure to include your name and phone number. Nominations close March 1, 2015 and must be in the hands of the committee by that date. Late nominations will not be accepted.

For more information, please phone chairperson Doug Campbell at 250-692-7300.

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RDBN supports topley cemetery Bill Miller (R), Director of Electoral Area B for the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako and Rob Newell (L), Director of Electoral Area G, presented Val Sketchley, a representative from the Topley Cemetery board, with $4000 grant in aid monies. The money will be used to remove the existing fence, salvage the current gate at the cemetery, and replace it with a durable, quality fence.

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COMMUNITY MAKES YOU. YOU MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY. The Burns Lake & District Community Foundation Society was registered in 2006. Since 2008 the Paul Jean Scholarship has been funded by the Burns Lake & District Community Foundation Society.

In the last seven years, more than $14,000 has been given to Lakes District Secondary School from Burns Lake & District Community Foundation Society to help pay for tuition costs and post secondary education with this scholarship.

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Beautiful icicles were seen for a couple of weeks in Burns Lake. The icicles were formed outside the former Redfern’s Coffee House.

Seniors Fitness 60+ For the month of February, ALL Seniors aged 60+ get to enjoy free Senior Fitness 60+. Call Village Recreation for more info 250-692-3817.

Canadian Cancer Society Office Hours are Tues., Wed. & Fri. from 10am to 2pm. Phone (250) 692-7203 e-mail: burnslake@bc.cancer.ca.

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When it is more than anxiety or depression...

DR. DAVID SMITH The ages between 12 to 24 are challenging for almost all youth.

The biological, social, physical and psychological path to adulthood is not easy, even under the best of circumstances.

But coupled with that tough journey is the fact that 75 per cent of all mental health disorders first show up in these teen/young adult years, too. For the majority, the mental health issue is apt to be mild to moderate anxiety or depression; both highly treatable.

A number of other very important mental health issues, however, also tend to arise first in the teen years. Here is some general information and links to resources for two specific issues: eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In all cases, if you suspect your child might be suffering from a specific condition talk to your family doctor.

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limia nervosa (BN). An estimated 0.9 per cent of young women aged 12 to 24 will develop AN, while about 1.5 per cent of young women develop BN. While young women are three times more likely to develop these disorders, young men in recent years are increasingly showing to have eating issues.

While our societal obsession with thinness may set the scene; genetic risk factors, as well as underlying anxiety, perfectionism and self-esteem issues are thought to combine to trigger the disorders.

Once anorexia starts and the body gets into starvation mode, the brain chemistry changes. As well, the body’s dehydration, altered electrolyte balance and poor nutritional status can lead to heart rhythm issues and other organ function problems. The goal in treating anorexia is to re-feed the person to a healthier weight, and then treat the disordered thinking behind the condition, with one or more of the most effective treatments.

These treatments include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family-based therapy and dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT). Refeeding and psychotherapy may co-occur once the person is progressing to a healthier weight. With bulimia, along with CBT, antidepressant medication has been shown to be

helpful. In both condiA very common tions, medications may OCD obsession is be helpful if there is a about contamination or co-occurring mood or germs, with the comanxiety disorder, as is pulsion being the need often the case. to hand wash repeatedly Symptoms of AN to or avoid any surface, look for in your teen individual or situation include rapid or sig- where germs might be nificant weight loss, present. Another comfood restriction and mon OCD obsession is obsession with calories the fear that something or exercise. For BN, terrible will happen weight loss may not unless the youth takes be very apparent, but a specific ritualistic your teen may go to the action, like counting, washroom immediately checking, or placing after eating and run the items in a specific order. water. You may see eviGenetic risk factors dence of vomiting in the plus an environmental toilet bowl. trigger are thought to Since anorexia has set off the illness, which the highest mortality tends to run in families. rate of any psychiatric One environmental trigillness, it is important ger that may be linked to seek help at the first to sudden onset OCD signs. For more infor- symptoms in some susmation and to see a full ceptible children is a listing of provincial pro- recent infection with grams, see Kelty Eating Streptococcus A bacteDisorders, keltyeating- ria (Strep throat.) This disorders.ca. Another burgeoning, but controsource for information versial area of research is the National Eating may yield more insights Disorders Information in future years.

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Left untreated, howObsessive-Compul- ever, OCD can be very sive Disorder (OCD): debilitating. The lonObsessions are repeti- ger the OCD goes on, tive, intrusive and un- the harder it is to treat. wanted thoughts that Again, if you are worcause the affected youth ried about possible great anxiety. Compul- signs of OCD in your sions are the actions child, see your family or the rituals that he or doctor. For more inforshe must go through at ocdbc.

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Notice of Intent

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Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 60 of the Transportation Act, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has received an application to discontinue and close an unnamed, unconstructed and unmaintained road near Uncha Lake Road adjacent to Lot A, District Lot 714, Range 4 Coast District, Plan 7908 within the Bulkley Nechako Regional District.

A plan showing the proposed road closure may be viewed at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Bulkley Stikine District Office, at 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, B.C. during the office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A copy of the plan can be e-mailed if requested.

The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

Any person(s) having objections to this road closure should indicate their concerns in writing to the address above or by e-mail to Leanne.Helkenberg@gov.bc.ca no later than February 8, 2015.

For more information about this closure, please contact District Development Technician Leanne.Helkenberg, Bulkley Stikine District Phone: 250 847-7443 Facsimile: 250 847-7219 Mailing Address: Bag 5000, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0

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Pet of the Week The first stray of 2015 arrived at the shelter.

He is a “doll”, even (photo credit Denise Stewart) though reserved, he has immense love to give and is very friendly. BOOTS is a male/ neutered and medium-haired cat.

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B.C. HUNTERS PROTEST Prince George hunters Phil Hewkin (left), Jeff Walsh, and Jared Keben were among more than 100 resident hunters who held a rally outside the Prince George Civic Centre recently, in anticipation of Premier Christy Clark’s arrival to the Premier’s Natural Resource Forum.

Resident hunters are upset that the province has increased game allocations to nonresident hunters at the expense of resident hunters.

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The Bulkley Stikine District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the 2015/2016 fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2015.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Smithers will receive invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

Any individuals who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up to date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

Full details of equipment, including serial number and proof of ownership, are required for registration.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015.

Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list.

Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

To have equipment registration forms mailed, faxed or e-mailed to you, please contact the local District Office in Smithers by mail at Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0, by phone at 250 847-7403 or by fax at 250 847-7219.

You can also register online at www.bcbid.ca.

TOM FLETCHER Premier Christy Clark says the sudden drop in oil and gas prices might delay her government's push for liquefied natural gas exports, but she is sticking to her latest prediction of three LNG export facilities in B.C. by 2020.

In a speech to the annual Truck Loggers' Association convention in Victoria Thursday, Clark put a brave face on the global skid in energy markets and emphasized the need for more forestry workers. As Adprevious # 1078day at a natural resources forum in Prince George, Clark she MoTI did the 2014 Bulkley Stikine tentative plan to place ads at Fort McMurray airmentioned her government's portHired urgingEquipment B.C. workers to "come home" for job openings expected here as oil sands operations slow down.

Smithers Interior News in the U.S. housing market will open up thouRetirements and a recovery Houston Today sands of jobs in the forest industry, which will compete with LNG developBurns Lake District ments for equipment operators and other skilled workers, Clark told logging News company executives.

Optimism for LNG is harder to find in the current world market, with some 5.81” x 7.143” analysts saying U.S. gas exports are not competitive based on current price 4 columns x 100 linesfrom cheap oil. forecasts and competition A surge of new shale gas supply from the U.S. and other countries was already driving down LNG prices before crude oil dropped below $50 a barrel in recent weeks.

The price drop prompted the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors to downgrade its 2015 forecast for rig activity by 36 per cent this week.

The association was forecasting nearly 11,000 oil and gas wells to be completed in Western Canada this year, but has cut that to 6,600 because of the price drop.

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Week of February 4 - February 10th

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Don’t push yourself beyond your limits this week, Aquarius.

There’s no rush to get things done and no need to subject yourself to fatigue or burnout.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, you have many good ideas and are ready for many of them to come to fruition. Muster up some energy and clear your schedule so you can conquer the tasks at hand.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, do not let your daydreams get you into trouble. Harness your imagination in the next few days so you can focus on the here and now.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, you have more in common with a colleague at work than you originally imagined. Pool your resources and work as a team to get the job done.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, you may feel that a goal is beyond reach, but you can get there if you are willing to make some sacrifices. Make a decision quickly this week.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, you may have to be a little more assertive than usual to get your way this week. If you have good ideas, stick behind them and make your voice heard.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Many different people, including loved ones and colleagues, hold you in high regard, Taurus. That’s because you are a forward thinker willing to take chances.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Set goals that are difficult to reach, Scorpio. This is a great way to push yourself to be the best you can be. Expect some special news to arrive very soon.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, take a careful approach to any obstacles that come your way this week. A problem that arises will require some thoughtful analyis and a slow and steady approach.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Something that may have been important to you a few days ago has lost its luster this week, Sagittarius.

Don’t pursue it any longer because it’s not worth your time.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, be honest about what you desire, even if it seems like getting it is impossible. You never know what you can achieve if you push yourself and have a little patience.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, make the most of a business opportunity that presents itself in the coming weeks. This opportunity could be the chance you have long been waiting for.

Our town Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club general Meeting Mar. 17. For more info tcsaddleclub@gmail.com or (250) 6925721.

2015 Lakes District Music and Speech Arts Festival! March 10 - 21 with a gala honours concert on Sat., Mar. 21. Entry deadline is Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. A full syllabus and entry forms will be posted soon on the website, ldfestival. com. For more info call Lois at (250 695-6699.

The Cancer Society is working to organize a three month Healthy Lifestyle/ Activity Challenge from Jan. 15 to Mar. 15, 2015. The activity could be any kind

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Please drop off your nonprofit coming events 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.

of healthy activity such as skiing, running, gym exercising, yoga or a combination of several activities and would be open to all age groups. We require input from the community and would also be interested in partnering with another group. Please call or e-mail if you are interested in assisting or have any ideas. We also would like to have a contest for a catchy name for this event. Please submit suggestions to our office. We cannot do this event without community support. (250) 6927203 / burnslake@bc.cancer.ca.

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.

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The attacks on Zedo and Google’s DoubleClick advertising services last year appear to merely been a sign of things to come. In October a rash of malverts began showing up on YouTube on high view count videos.

Late December saw malvertisements served by the AOL Ad-Network on websites like HuffingtonPost.com, weatherbug.com, and houstonpress. com. While it is important to mention that the websites themselves are not actually infected, the advertisements being displayed on them can trick your computer into downloading malicious software without you being aware of it. While this is a serious concern, especially on a high traffic website like YouTube, many of the infections rely on old exploits and security holes that often as not have already been fixed. This is why it is vital to make sure your computer and your web browser are always up to date. Most of the infections are identified and eliminated very quickly, but by keeping your computer patched, your Java current, and your Antivirus up to date, you can minimize your risk significantly.

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Donations of furniture would be greatly appreciated for Mable Jack of the Southside after her recent house fire.

Please call Bonny at 250-692-0835 if you have anything to donate. Thank you

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26. Old Tokyo 27. Bound map collections 30. Deliquium 35. Brownish coat mixed with white 36. 3 banded S. Am. armadillo 37. Coat a metal with an oxide 41. Slave-like 44. 1950’s TV Wally 45. City founded by Xenophanes 46. Hermaphroditic 50. Kale plant with smooth leaves 54. Forelimb 55. Unassisted 56. Jeweled headdress

Church Directory FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH Kerr Road, Burns Lake

Sunday School for all ages and Worship Service at 10:30am Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

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 250-694-3753 (Church)

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OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

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

LIVING WATERS CHURCH 766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

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LOCAL HOSPICE (250) 6922448. The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library is available. Please make donations to Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations.

Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845 THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. 1-800321-1433 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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Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide financial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 6929104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533

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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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Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. 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) 6927203.

CRISIS PREVENTION Call 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 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.

4-10pm. daily or www.youthinbc.ca.

FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre.

Clients will go first to the theatre. Doors open at 10:45am.

This is available until the end of April. The food bank closes at 1pm. 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 DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

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Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. One Man’s Collection, store dispersal, case lots, ammo, etc.

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Home Stay Families HOST FAMILIES needed!

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Trades, Technical CLIMBER/BUCKET operator needed immediately for tree service company in the Fraser Valley. $35.00/hr based on experience. 604-819-9447 the.treeguy@hotmail.com CONSTRUCTION TRADES AND SUPPLIERS NEEDED. Kerkhoff Construction is tendering multiple projects in Kitimat, BC. Projects include a 49-unit wood-frame apartment; 50 unit townhome development. Contact for tender package.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel at 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

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Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate Business for Sale DVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500.00 OBO. www.tigressevideorentals.com 250-542-0473

Rentals 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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Great Family Event fo Snowshoe Races r all ages!

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Option to purchase at lease end is $17,156. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. 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. ††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 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between February 3 and March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,000 credit available on all Chevrolet Silverado models. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car 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 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 3 and March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). 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. 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. **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 February 3 through March 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet (except 2015MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA). 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. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, license, 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. ¥¥Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles from February 3 through March 2, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 48 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 1WT. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $833.33 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. 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. †Functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). <>Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). +Based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. 5-year/160,000 kilometre Powertrain Limited Warranty, whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ^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.

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