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LAKES DISTRICT NEWS Hwy. 16 investigation still on going

TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE TO OLD HOSPITAL Although the deconstruction of the old Lakes District Hospital had already begun a couple of months ago, the actual demolition of the building is happening right now. The space will be used for parking for the new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre. It is expected that the new parking lot and landscaping work will be completed by fall of 2015.

The body found on Hwy. 16 near the Six Mile brake check, is a ongoing investigation says RCMP.

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Village of Burns Lake gets clean audit The Village of Burns Lake’s financial statements have once again received a positive review from their auditors.

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Triple homicide in Burns Lake shakes community RCMP is reaching out to the public for information FLAVIO NIENOW On April 27, 2015, at 8:25 a.m., the Burns Lake RCMP attended a residence in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue in Burns Lake after receiving a report of potential foul play. Neighbours said they heard gun shots ring out around 6 a.m. Officers entered the residence and found three people, one woman and two men, deceased inside. The identities of all three victims are not being released at this time. Burns Lake resident Reuben Buhler, 54, has

been arrested in connection with the homicides and has been charged with three counts of second degree murder. Buhler appeared in the Burns Lake Provincial Court on April 29, 2015. His next court date is scheduled for June 15, 2015, at 10 a.m. in Smithers. He will remain in custody until his next court date. The investigation is still in its very early stages and no other information can be released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation and the upcoming court process. The North District Major Crime Unit, the Prince George Forensic Identification Unit and members from the North District General Investigative Unit are assisting the Burns lake RCMP in their investigation. Police believes this to be an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public.

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The North District Major Crime Unit is reaching out to the public looking for information to solidify a time line they have established regarding Reuben Buhler’s actions and whereabouts from noon on Sunday April 26 until 9 a.m. on Monday April 27. Buhler owns two vehicles that he may have used during his travels – a 1998 red and silver dodge ram 2500, and a 1992 teal green ford mustang convertible. “No information is too minor in nature,” said Cpl. D.J. (Dave) Tyreman, Spokesperson for the RCMP. If you saw Reuben Buhler or any of his vehicles near or in any store, coffee shop, mall, parking lot, rural area, etc., during these dates, please call the Burns Lake RCMP detachment at 250-692-7171. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

CNC budget approved

Several changes will take place at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) following the approval of its proposed budget by the board of directors on April 24, 2015.

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North Central Local meetings underway Local government officials will debate more than 20 resolutions at this week’s North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) annual general meeting and convention in Prince George, six of them from communities within the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. Four of the six resolutions coming from this region were submitted by the District of Vanderhoof. One of Vanderhoof’s resolutions calls on the provincial government to provide funding to complete accurate forest resource inventories, noting they are “necessary for stable fibre supplies, which is vital to many communities’ wellbeing.” Another resolution being put forward by Vanderhoof council calls on the province to require that all hydroelectric dams in BC be required to complete water use plans that give communities input into water use decisions. Vanderhoof is located adjacent the Nechako River, a water body with its headwaters in Rio Tinto Alcan’s Nechako Reservoir. The Nechako’s flows are heavily affected by releases from Rio Tinto Alcan’s Skins Lake Spillway. The Village of Burns Lake has submitted one resolution for consideration at this year’s NCLGA conference. In it, the council calls on the association and Union of BC Municipalities to lobby Vic-

toria for funding to improve and maintain BC’s recreation sites. Located on Crown land, recreation sites offer rough camping and relating recreation opportunities. Maintenance of these sites was previously a provincial responsibility, but for the most part they are now maintained by communities and non-profit organizations such as the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society (LORS). While LORS has in the past received grants from local companies to look after local rec sites, it has no guaranteed long-term source of funding. Delegates at this year’s NCLGA convention will also be asked to give their support to a resolution calling on the province to provide additional money to support training in small fire departments. In its submission, the regional district notes that the Office of the Fire Commissioner recently implemented minimum standards of training for all firefighters in BC – a move regional district directors say will create financial hardship for many communities and could cause smaller rural fire departments to disband. The 2015 NCLGA conference is being held May 6-8 in Prince George. All five members of Burns Lake council will attend, as well as chief administrative officer Sheryl Worthing.

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First place winner Congratulations to CNA journalism graduate Flavio Sachett Nienow for taking home first place in the Premier Awards from the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association. His first place story was about First Nations people and the racism they face and his story about the struggles of LGBTQ children in rural areas won secondplace for Best Educational Coverage. Clark Pepper (L) accepted the awards on behalf of Flavio Nienow.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of May and June 2015 will be held as follows: May 11, 2015 School Board Ofce, Vanderhoof, BC June 22, 2015 School Board Ofce, Vanderhoof, BC These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

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Investigation ongoing on body found RCMP is waiting for autopsy results of body found on Hwy. 16

Flavio Nienow In the story ‘Body found on Hwy. 16 at Six Mile Hill’ published in the Lakes District News' Apr. 15, 2015, a body had been found on Hwy. 16 near the Six Mile brake check, which is lo-

cated halfway between Burns Lake and Houston. Corporal D.J. (Dave) Tyreman, Spokesperson for the RCMP, said the cause of death is still under investigation and that the RCMP is waiting for autopsy results. “May be a medical issue, but not sure until we get the report,” he said. On April 7, 2015, at 11:45 a.m. the Houston RCMP received a call from a highway maintenance worker that he had located the body of a First Nations man in the ditch on Hwy. 16. The identity of the individual is still not being released at this time. Look for more on this story in an upcoming issue of Lakes District News.

The Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake wishes to advise residents that a Special Meeting of Council will be held:

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015

6:30pm At the Village of Burns Lake Office The purpose of this meeting is to provide residents of the municipality with an opportunity to comment on the Village of Burns Lake Five Year Financial Plan and Tax Rate Bylaw. Copies of the bylaw can be picked up at the Village Office.

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Reporting on tragedies

Time for teachers to question union

I think it’s safe to say Burns Lake has had an unusual couple of weeks. Considering most small towns are used to the peace and quiet, we have been dealing with a great amount of tragedy. First, a body was found in the ditch on Hwy. 16 between Burns Lake and Houston, and the cause of death is still uncertain. Then, a suspicious house fire involved three people and left one of them with serious burns. And if that wasn’t enough, a triple murder has placed April 2015 in the official list of months we do not want to remember (yes, that is a real list). The good news is that Burns Lake has proven to be a resilient community. After all, this was not the first time we encountered tragedy. After the explosion at Babine Forest Products that killed two workers, injured 20 others and left hundreds of people unemployed in 2012, the community became notorious for its capacity to unite and overcome difficult times. New and exciting ideas and projects have taken place since then. The town built a brand new recreation facility, a state-of-the-art hospital and has paved the way for more exciting projects to appear. The other side of what has happened is that, as the local newspaper, it is our duty to report on what is happening in our community - and that includes tragedies. By some comments left on our Facebook page, we noticed that sometimes people are not content when we report on local tragedies. But newspapers have a responsibility to serve the community by reporting on all facts - good or bad as we receive the news. In 2014, six students at the University of California were killed by a man who went on a rampage on campus. The student-run newspaper called “The Bottom Line” decided to hold off on publishing anything about the mass shooting in an attempt to minimize harm. The Bottom Line faced backlash from media organizations from all over the world, for a simple reason journalists do not minimize harm by avoiding coverage of important events; they minimize harm by being accurate, fair and presenting relevant information to readers. We understand that when tragedy strikes people are in pain, and that is why journalists strive to present balanced stories - by showing all sides of an issue -, respect publication bans and present information that might help people make sense of what has happened. Furthermore, newspapers play an important role in preventing future incidents by disseminating information and educating the public. For example, by learning how a house fire started; how someone got distracted while driving and crashed; how people reacted badly when they encountered wildlife and caused an incident; or what not to do when hiking by yourself, the public is receiving vital information that can help prevent future tragedies. Not to mention, stories about tragedies usually include police comments reminding the public of important information, and sometimes the public can assist a police investigation by providing clues. Of course, some media organizations often abuse that power and present stories in a way that is sensationalist in nature (although this sometimes happens in Canada, we see it more often in the United States). But journalism itself – used as it’s supposed to - plays a vital role in society. So although we do not enjoy reporting on tragedies, it is our responsibility to inform our readers and provide accurate and relevant information. From the reaction I saw on social media, I can tell that most people in Burns Lake are shocked by what has happened and that people would still like to think that we live in a safe and welcoming community. In the words of our mayor Luke Strimbold, “let’s unite together in thoughts and prayers for the safety and wellbeing of all our community members.”

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After the first few glum lines of his speech, it was difficult to tell anything had changed for B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker as he took his familiar place before the TV cameras last week. Iker droned on about how B.C. schools are under-funded by hundreds of millions of dollars, echoing demands from the disastrous strike he led the union membership into last year. The B.C. Court of Appeal had just overturned a bizarre trial court decision that tried to give the union everything it wanted: a trip back in time to the NDP wonderland of 2001, a constitutional spanking for the B.C. Liberal government and a $2 million bonus of taxpayers’ money. The BCTF must now pay back that $2 million and scrape up whatever is left of its members’ compulsory dues to plead for an appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada, continuing the executive’s self-righteous fantasy of controlling education spending in B.C. The appeal court didn’t just overturn the judgment of B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin. It shredded her legal reasoning and bluntly corrected her, over and over, on evidence she ignored or misinterpreted. The appeal court confirmed at great length what I said when Griffin’s second decision came down in early 2014: it was far worse for B.C. schools than when judges decided in 2005 that teachers can bring union propaganda into classrooms. Did the government bargain in bad faith? No. Did they conspire to provoke a strike? No. Did they illegally strip working conditions from the teacher contract? No. Turns out our kids are not just “working conditions” for teachers, and public policy still matters. And it turns out that making special needs assistants dash between classes to deal with two kids here and three over there was a lousy idea. Now there’s even a credit course offered in high school for students with learning difficulties, which probably has some BCTF minion crafting a pile of grievances about segregation. In the negotiated settlement reached last fall, teachers shared $105 million to make thousands of baseless grievances go away, after the union filed one for student numbers in every class in the province. This bloated perpetual protest machine drains the public purse in more ways than taxpayers realize. Parents understand the strikes, though. They remember a union that scrapped report cards, disrupted administration and forced schools to shut down at graduation time. The strike then dragged into the fall, as the government held the line on public service spending. And what was the key issue that kept schools closed? It wasn’t special needs support, where student performance has continued to improve. No, it was the BCTF demanding a raise twice as big as other public sector unions had already accepted. In the end, their paltry strike fund long gone, the union grudgingly accepted the going rate. They figured they had the elected government on the run in court. Wrong again. Next up for the ministry is taking control of professional development. A bill before the legislature will enforce standards, once the NDP is done denouncing it. Singing Solidarity Forever around a campfire and calling it paid professional development (a real example, by the way) will soon go the way of the union-controlled College of Teachers – onto the scrap heap of history. There are BCTF members who understand how ill-served they are by their union. They are looking critically at the performance of their leaders, who are too often distracted by grandiose “social justice” campaigns as far away as the Middle East.

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Lake Community Forest Ltd. in 2013 was not repeated last year. “Starting with revenue, your property taxes in various forms were relative unchanged,” explained Mehr. “(There was) a slight increase in revenues there, (and) a little bit of a shift in grants-in-lieu taxes over to real property taxes as a couple of those properties shifted in ownership to taxable status from a grant-in-lieu states. But overall, about a 1.5 per cent increase in tax revenue. “Your other revenue from own services went down,” he continued. “The majority of this is the building permit revenue that was realized in 2013, and reference to the capital work done throughout the community. You had really large revenue from that source, from the building permits in the prior year, so that revenue did drop during the year.” Total municipal spending also remained relatively constant, though some individual line totals varied. The largest single change occurred in recreation and cultural services spending, which increased by approximately $300,000 – or more than 40 per cent – between 2013 and 2014. Mehr noted, however, that nearly one-third of that increase came in the form of amortization. “I will just drop down the recreation number, though, where we see there’s just slightly more than a million dollars spent compared to $700,000 for the year before,” he said. “I think it’s important to understand that now that the recreation facility is complete, it’s being amortized on the books. Approximately $90,000 of that increase just relates to the amortization that we’re required to show within these financial statements. “Your initial reaction might be a bit of surprise at the $300,000 difference there, but almost $100,000 of that relates to depreciation on the new facility. Otherwise, the numbers are fairly comparable to the year before,” he assured council. Mehr praised the municipality for its fiscal management, and thanked village staff members for their assistance with the audit. “(It’s been) a pretty significant couple of years for Burns Lake,” he noted. “A lot of capital projects in the community. I know you’re out there building relationships with various stakeholders and while achieving all that, you’ve been maintaining really strong, steady financial management of your resources.”

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The Village of Burns Lake’s financial statements have once $ again received a positive review from their auditors. plus other in store specials. Michael Mehr of the firm Edmison Mehr Chartered Accountants told council April 28 that the 2014 financial statements are an accurate record of the municipality’s financial position Reminder for this Saturday. Phone to register. as of Dec. 31 last year. “The audit report that we’ve issued is a clean audit report, Trees and Shrubs are in! ...to see what which says that in our opinion, these financial statements presnew plants and Open 9am-4pm Monday to Saturday garden items we ent fairly the financial position of your operations for the year,” and 11am-4pm on Sundays for now. have available For those that want an early start to the season we have Mehr said. this year. a variety of pop up greenhouses available this year. In discussing the municipality’s consolidated statement of fi~ TOP SOIL ~ BARK MULCH ~ GREENHOUSES ~ nancial position, Mehr noted that while the value of the municipality’s cash, investments, and accounts receivable declined in There seems to be some confusion 2014, the value of its other financial assets – most notably, the with a new Real Estate service equity in its municipally-owned corporation, Comfor Manageprovider in our area. Be advised that ment Services Ltd. – increased significantly. Mehr pointed out that the value of the municipality’s stake in Comfor increased to $6.758 million in 2014. “The big item here is Comfor Management Services,” he is the Managing Broker/Owner of said. “Due to a successful year in Comfor, your equity position is valued at approximately $1.1 million higher than last year (2013), which was essentially the profit they experienced.” The growth in Comfor’s value, when combined with lower THANK YOU financial liability, helped keep the municipality’s net financial OUR LOOK TO E FOR assets almost unchanged at $10.5 million. The value of the vilG A R E K BRO lage’s tangible financial assets (roads, bridges, building, etc.) R REAL ALL YOU UIRIES. Q increased by nearly $700,000 to $16,937,442 in 2014. ESTATE IN As a result, the municipality’s accumulated surplus rose to Highway 16, Burns Lake• 250-692-7288 slightly more than $27.5 million. 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The Village of Burns Lake held the

Annual General Meeting for Comfor Management Services (parent company of Burns Lake Community Forest) on April 28, 2015. The following individuals were appointed to the CMSL Board of Directors:

Jim McCormack (President) Ron Zayac (Vice President) Frank Varga (Secretary) Jeff Brown (Director) Robert Dennis (Director) Wes Sam (Director)

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Kits Coast Guard station still needed Editor: Re: “Coast Guard hysteria sinks lower” (B.C. Views, April 28). I believe I may be the "retired captain from the now-closed Kitsilano Coast Guard station" referred to by Tom Fletcher. I am a disgruntled Canadian citizen and voter, not a disgruntled retiree of the Coast Guard. I was good at my job and loved my career. I retired after 32 years of service to an organization that employs so many talented and hard-working people, all dedicated to lifesaving, marine safety and yes environmental response. I didn't even think of getting involved until such time that the exaggerations and fabrications began pouring from the Coast Guard's commissioners and deputy commissioners' mouths, all for the purpose of saving the Prime Minister's reputation for just one of his many ill-thought-out cuts. The Coast Guard Station Kitsilano was primarily a rescue boat station, but "Kits Base" was also one of the best equipped

and trained lifeboat stations in Canada. That's a fact, not some jaded opinion from a disgruntled ex-employee. We fought fires, responded to numerous oil spills yearly, rescued and assisted hundreds of mariners and boaters annually, trained many "basic oil pollution responders" annually (until that program was shut down also). The staff at the station also monitored and helped to maintain navigational aids in the busy harbour. I was a coxswain at Kitsilano Base, a trained pollution response technician and a licensed hovercraft pilot. Because of retirement I can now speak freely, unlike the Coast Guard personnel who are still employed and unable to comment due to fear of repercussions from management. How do you explain closing one of the busiest Coast Guard stations in the country to save $700,000 a year? When will Canadians wake up? Capt. Tony Toxopeus AMS Surrey

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Editor: Re: “Coast Guard hysteria sinks lower” (B.C. Views, April For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724 28). The “ship monitoring stations” that Tom Fletcher refers to are more than just that. Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Centres perform two distinct but complimentary functions. They provide vessel traffic services, much like air traffic control for ships, and provide communications and coordination to detect distress situations similar to a 911 centre for mariners. They also broadcast maritime safety information, screen vessels entering Now’s your chance to tell your Council what you want for Canadian waters, and provide marine information to other federal governBurns Lake’s future! The Village is seeking feedback on ment departments and agencies. The what you think is important. For the next two weeks we MCTS Centres are the result of the want you to light up our switchboards, Facebook page, merger of Vessel Traffic Services and Coast Guard Radio that occurred in Twitter, and email. Tell us what you think your local 1995.

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This initiative was proposed by the union, which recognized that technological change provided the opportunity to rationalize services and save money. The result was that the combined service went from 44 centres to 22 and the number of staff was reduced by one third. The reduction in staff was achieved through early retirement and attrition. Total savings of this co-operative effort are $14.5 million per year. Industry Minister James Moore is quoted as saying that “1970s era ship tracking equipment is being replaced.” That is incorrect; that equipment was replaced five years ago. The equipment that is being replaced is the communications control system. This is what controls the radio equipment used to communicate with vessels. This "technological innovation" is a touch screen communications control system that replaces the knobs and switches and touch screens currently in use. A new touch screen to replace the old touch screens is hardly a "technological innovation." Mr. Moore is also quoted as saying “these fears were also raised back in the ’60s and ’70s, when lighthouses were de-staffed.” The last round of lighthouse de-staffing took place in the late ‘90s and was halted after only a few lighthouses had been destaffed. The majority of lighthouses on the B.C. coast are still fully staffed. The recent 30-minute outage in Prince Rupert should be a wake-up call. For people on the water it was the equivalent of ATC and 911 being out of serat the pump and vice from the northern tip of Vancouver Island to the Alaska border. If you were in trouble for those 30 minutes and called for help, your only hope of being at the counter! heard would have been if you were lucky enough to have another vessel close enough to hear you. When you get in trouble on the water, seconds count. If your house is on fire you can go outside, If We have the LOWEST your boat is on fire you are in the water. This is not hysteria, this is a fact. There are many examples of FUEL PRICES in town! mariners who only managed to make one radio call for help before “going down.” Convenience Store The MCTS Centre in Ucluelet has been closed with a range of everyday items such as and the operations have been remoted to Prince Rugroceries, toiletries, pop, candy, tobacco pert. If the same outage were to occur again, and products, and newspapers. there is no reason to believe that it won’t, it would cover the entire B.C. outer coast from Washington 819D Center Street, Burns Lake to Alaska. If you make your living off the water or just like to get out in your boat for fun and this 250-692-3901 Hours: Mon to Fri: 6am-11pm doesn’t worry you, it should. Sat 8am-11pm, Sun: 9am-9pm Scott Hodge Holidays: 9am-9pm Unifor Local 2182 (Marine Communications Everyone is welcome to purchase gas at our store! Officers)

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and people affiliated with the new community forest. The Chinook Community Forest is an area-based tenure with an Allowable Annual Cut (AAC) of 150,000 m3. It is a partnership of six local First Nations (Burns Lake Band, Lake Babine Nation, Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, Skin Tyee Nation, Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation) and the region’s two local governments (Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako). The Village of Burns Lake already has one wholly-owned municipal corporation. Comfor Management Services Ltd. (Comfor) was established more than a decade ago to hold the shares in Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd.

The Village of Burns Lake plans to create a new municipallyowned corporation. At its regular meeting April 28, council approved establishment of a wholly-owned local government corporation for the purpose of acquiring shares in the proposed Chinook Community Forest. The motion also authorized staff to prepare draft articles of incorporation for the new company, and seek requisite approval to create it from the BC Inspector of Municipalities. Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the village, said last week that incorporation of the new company is necessary under provincial law. “It is a requirement under the Community Charter that in order for a local government to acquire shares in a corporation such as Chinook Community Forest Ltd., it must do so under a separate incorporated company,” she explained. Worthing added that while it’s not known how long it will take to obtain approval from the Inspector of Municipalities, Burns Lake hopes to have the new company incorporated within a month. Council’s motion came after the municipality held two open houses April 28 to allow for public input into its plan to acquire shares in the proposed Flying Dutchman Service Chinook Community Forest. The only attendees at 101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake 250-692-3337

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The Village of Burns Lake’s annual strategic planning process gets under way next month. Council and senior staff are scheduled to meet May 19-20 to determine the municipality’s proposed goals for 2016. The two-evening, closeddoor session is designed to identify a series of objectives that can be incorporated into the village’s annual report. “Council will gather information from the public, review the 2015 municipal objectives, discuss potential 2016 municipal objectives, consider capacity and budgetary implications of each objective, summarize the discussion points, and finally set the goals,” explained village Chief Administrative Officer Sheryl Worthing last week. “The goals and objectives are then presented to council for review at a future meeting and approved. Once approved, they are incorporated into the annual report and presented to the public.” This year’s strategic planning process will for the first time incorporate a public engagement component. Starting the first week in May, the municipality will use social media and other tools to gather public input. In a recent report to council, city clerk Cameron Hart indicated that the municipality will use Facebook and Twitter to engage residents in the planning process. “A Facebook conversation will be started with a paid advertisement asking for suggestions for municipal priorities, and questions from the public,”

Hart reported April 20. “A Twitter conversation will be started using #VBLpriorities and #askVBL, (and) a post will be put on Burnslake.ca asking for feedback to be sent to the village email.” Hart also plans to create an online survey and place advertisements in local print media. Council has employed a variety of public engagement techniques in the past as part of its budget preparation process. According to Hart and Worthing, the municipality’s growing presence on social media makes it possible to efficiently gather more immediate public input into municipal planning. “This provides an excellent opportunity for public engagement and collecting feedback from local residents,” Worthing noted. Council also hopes to meet with representatives of the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce prior to the May session. “The chamber of commerce recently completed a strategic planning process with some great results,” Worthing told council in a report May 2. “It will be important for council to have an understanding of some of the initiatives the chamber of commerce will be initiating so as not to overlap projects. It is also important in determining what areas we will be able to work together.” Every municipality in BC is required under the Local Government Act to prepare an annual report before June 30 of each year. Among other things, these reports must include “a statement of municipal objectives, and the measures that will be used to determine progress respecting those objectives, for the current and next year.”

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In January 2015, the Moricetown Indian Band signed on to receive millions of dollars in payments from two liquefied natural gas (LNG) deals. One of these deals was a provincial government benefits agreement pertaining to TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline. Under this agreement, Moricetown will receive approximately $6 million in benefits, including 37,000 cubic metres of forested land. The second deal was to support Chevron Canada’s Pacific Trail Pipeline, a proposed 480-kilometre pipeline that would deliver gas from Summit Lake to Northwest B.C. Under this agreement, Moricetown will receive an immediate payment of $1.1 million and long-term financial rewards totaling $55.4 million. While for some people those deals imply economic growth, not everyone is celebrating. In fact, the Moricetown Indian Band is now facing some backlash. Theresa Morris, who sits with the Git’dum’den Clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and is a Moricetown Indian Band member, is taking the lead in bringing forward legal, social and environmental conis this Sunday, May 10th cerns. In a press release, Morris said the MoriRogers Chocolates, cetown Indian Band membership was left Chocolate Moose Fudge, Balloons, out of the consultation Teddy Bears, Dried Arrangements... process. Or pick up a beautiful fresh flower arrangement! “Our people were SPECIAL HOURS FOR burned out of their MOTHER’S DAY: homes, forced to live Saturday: 10am-5pm on reserves, and be un& Sunday: 11am-2pm der the Indian Act. It 416 Government Street, Burns Lake 250-692-2395 Toll Free 1-877-692-2395 has taken decades to reRegular hours: Monday thru Friday: 11 am - 5 pm • Saturday: Noon - 3 pm build ourselves. Yet, the Moricetown chief and See our website: www.burnslakeflowers.ca

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Leave newborn wildlife in nature People often mistakenly believe newborns have been abandoned FLAVIO NIENOW With fawning and calving season underway, provincial biologists are reminding people that newborn deer, elk or moose should not be touched or moved when encountered. “If you encounter a young deer or calf in the wild at this time of the year, appreciate the experience, but don't approach or intervene,” warns the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. People who find these newborns alone often mistakenly believe they have been abandoned, but usually their mother has only left them temporarily, and will return.

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If you see newborn wild life do not touch or move them as most times they are not abandoned. “When it comes to newborn wild animals, mother always knows best,” said the ministry in a press release. “Intervening in these situations by 'rescuing' the fawn or calf is rarely necessary and will usually do more harm than good.” According to the ministry, it is normal for mother deer, elk and other ungulates to leave their young alone for long periods, returning a few times a day to

nurse, and relying on the newborn's lack of scent to protect them from predators. This is true not just for deer; many mammals leave their young alone for long periods of time, only to return to feed them at regular intervals. Although these newborns may appear abandoned, it is rarely the case, and if they are removed they will be orphaned. In fact, returning mothers that find humans or pets

nearby may leave or can become aggressive to defend their offspring from the perceived threat. However, the mother will return if the young is left alone. Burns Lake conservation officer Ron LeBlanc said he has encountered similar cases in the Burns Lake area. “People [in Burns Lake area] do tend to call and report seemingly abandoned wildlife,” he said. While professional

wildlife rehabilitation facilities in some areas of B.C. can successfully rear these newborns, when there is no maternal care their chances of survival are far less than if they had been raised by their true mother. If you find a fawn or calf that you think may be orphaned, here’s what you should do: * Do not touch or feed the animal; * If it is lying quietly, leave it alone and leave the area; * Keep all children and especially dogs away from the area; * If you think the fawn or calf is not being cared for by its mother, return the next day to check. If it is in the exact same spot, it may be injured or orphaned. Contact a wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible, but do not touch or move the animal. To report an injured or orphaned animal, contact the 24/7 report all poachers and polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-952-7277, or visit the RAPP website at www.rapp.bc.ca

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FLAVIO NIENOW Several changes will take place at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) following the approval of its proposed budget by the board of directors on April 24, 2015. One of these changes include the transition of family programs offered in Burns Lake to other community agencies. The community social service and health-related programs (family programs) such as healthier babies brighter futures and early intervention services have been delivered at the Lakes District campus for several years. These family programs are regarded by college employees and residents as one of the college’s most successful operations. The college is now working with funders and potential community agencies to have these services transitioned prior to March 31, 2016. While the college may receive revenue from these programs, they are not part of the college's “core business,” explained Matt Partyka, CNC Spokesperson. “The college will focus on its core mandate of post-secondary education in the future,” he said. Henry Reiser, CNC’s President, said other agencies such as the Elizabeth Fry Society and the Northern Health Authority would be better suited to providing these programs. “If we are not successful in transitioning these services to other agencies, we will re-look at them at that time,” said Reiser during his visit to Burns Lake on April 6, 2015. Across all campuses, the college has issued 38 layoff notices this year - 21 for faculty members and 17 for operational (CUPE) employees. At the Lakes District campus, a total of 10 employees were given layoff notices, and some of these employees were hired back with reduced hours. The notices of layoff were issued based on a collective agreement which allows only one layoff date, March 31. However, CUPE employee layoffs can occur at any point throughout the year. According Partyka, the college expects several of these notices to be rescinded prior to their effective date of July 31, 2015. “Historically, the majority of faculty notices are rescinded,” he said. The changes following the approval of the college’s budget also include the restructuring of counselling services offered at the Prince George, Quesnel and Burns Lake campuses. Partyka said the college is working on developing a student services model that is “more equitable for students across all campuses.” However, the college did not release any further details of these changes by press time. The college proposed these cutbacks due to a deficit of $2.8 million in its 2015/16 operational budget.

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with a new set of toys and activities for all the kids to enjoy. We hope this change will allow more kids and parents to enjoy this awesome free program!

Let us help Shane and the less fortunate kids... Please drop your donations in kind, (any old jerseys of any sports) or small cash donation and have your picture taken with the travelling jersey until May 10th before the awesome jersey travels to another town.

Flea Market May 31st - Come Rain, Wind, or even a Blizzard, it won’t stop us! Let’s Have a Flea Market Sunday May 31st. Venders Needed! $10.00 per 6ft x 8ft table, (Bring own table). 9:00am – 6:00pm at the Arena. Display new and pre-owned items. Lakeside Multiplex - 103 Flogum Dr. P.O. Box 570, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0 Phone: 250-692-3817 • Email: villagerecreation@burnslake.ca www.burnslake.ca or Facebook /VillageRecreation.com

BLMBA Trail & Workbees: Wed bike trail workbees meet at 6:30 p.m. at Kager Lake

Parking Lot. If you notice trees on the trails, please email: burntbikes@hotmail.com.

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Broman Lake Greenhouses

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Haircare for the entire family. Open Monday to Saturday.

Call 250-692-7687

to book an appointment or drop in at #23 3rd Ave. Also follow us on Facebook at “Curlytemple Hairsalon” to watch for special offers and promotions!

Lakes District Museum Society

Annual General Meeting Monday, May 13th, 2015 7:00 pm at the Museum

The Bev Hughes Highland Dancers & The Sofie Shaffer Dancers Spring Fling” performance. (Clockwise) Aurora Finch, Hannah Scheel, Adrienne Bender, Elise Dube, Sophie Shaffer and Hannah Boeker, Nicole Hamp, Julia Hamp. Michael Riis-Christianson photos

Burns Lake, Granisle and Southbank

Members Only Sale Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op thanks its members for their support by offering instant cash off in all departments

Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9, 2015 If you’re not a member, join now and enjoy the benefits!

All sales Cash, Cheque, Debit Card or Credit Card in order to receive these discounts

In Stock Galvalume .....................15% off in stock product Dewalt Drill 20V with 2 Batteries ...$129.96 while they last Makita 71/4” Circular Saw...............$89.96 while they last All Equest mineral blocks, bags, tubs and treats ... 25% off No Discounts on Bulk Feed, Bulk Fertilizer, Pellets, Bulk Petroleum - Dairy, Tobacco and Special Orders

Funding Opportunities The Early Childhood Development Committee (ECDC) is now accepting funding applications for local • • • •

initiatives that meet the following objectives: Increase community capacity Increase service delivery effectiveness Engage “hard to reach” families Increase opportunities for early identification and screening, and improve outcomes for children and families

Proposal writing info session: Friday May 8, 2015 from 10-11am in the downstairs meeting room at the Burns Lake Public Library. Funds must be spent by March 31, 2016 Deadline for submissions: Friday, May 22, 2015 For more information please contact:

Samantha Gernhart, Coordinator ECD Committee Phone: 778-669-0007 Email: lakesdistrict.sx6@gmail.com

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With the purchase of $50 or more receive an entry to win one of Four $250 Co-op Gift Cards. We will be making one draw at Quesnel Agro and C-store, One draw Vanderhoof Gas Bar, One draw at Vanderhoof Food Store and One draw Vanderhoof Home Centre. Each place will give away a $250 gift Card.

PRODUCE DEPARTMENT: - Large assortment of fresh bouquets available, 12” Round Planters and 12” Square Planters – locally supplied, Plus and assortment of 4” to 6” Plants C-STORE: Milk chocolate NUTSTER - Greek yogurt filling 102g ................... Spec $2.00 LUCKY $$ GIFT MUGS .................................................................... $15.00 DELI/BAKERY: Need something special for Lunch or Dinner? The Deli and Bakery do, Meat and Cheese Trays, Desserts and Assorted Sweet Trays, Custom Cakes, Buns and Bread. We welcome all your special orders. MEAT: Bacon Wrapped petite tenders ......................................... $8.99/lb. $19.82kg Canadian lobster tails 5-6oz ............................................................$9.99each HOME CENTRE: Large assortment of plants and ornaments for your yard and gardens have arrived.

May 9th - Plant a flower for Mom, Children under the age of 10 can come in from 2-4 and plant a flower with the help of our friendly staff and take it home for a mother’s day gift.

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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: Soup and bannock day May 20, 12:00 noon, all

welcome. More info (250) 694-3270.

Lakes District Rock & Gem Club meeting: May 7, 7:00 p.m., CNC Room 109, new members welcome. For info: (250) 692-7243 or (250) 692-7458.

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Will Burns Lake become part of the Community Paramedicine Initiative? MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON

nizers to include Burns Lake in the project – at least at this stage. Jodi Jensen, chief operating officer for BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), [the agency responsible for providing emerVillage council hopes a meeting with Northern Health officials in Prince George today will result in Burns Lake becoming one gency health care services in the province], said last week that of several communities participating in the province’s new Com- Phase One of the project will involve only the three communities already selected. munity Paramedicine Initiative. “Phase One will involve only three communities in Northern At the urging of Mayor Luke Strimbold, council passed a resoDoug Phair lution last week to request a May 6 meeting with health authority Health, plus several other communities in other health authoriOur members work in the representatives to discuss the matter. The meeting will coincide ties,” Jensen stated in an interview last week. “Following this communities from Fort Nelson to with the North Central Local Government Association’s annual phase, criteria will be established for the selection of communi100 Mile House and from ties as the initiative is expanded to general meeting and convention. Valemount to Haida Gwaii. other communities in subsequent Strimbold told council April 28 that he THINK WE NEED TO START GETTING phases. recently learned “These are not “pilot projects” that three com- OUR VOICE OUT THERE THAT WE AS in the usual understanding that munities in the Northern Health A COMMUNITY ALSO WANT TO BE ON they may or may not continue in the future. The Ministry of Health region – ChetTHE LIST and BCEHS have committed to wynd, HazelAYOR TRIMBOLD implementing a province-wide ton, and Fort St. community paramedicine proJames – have The trail came out of an idea from George and Bernice Magee and gram,” Jensen added. B.C.’s Community Paramedicine Initiative been chosen to launch B.C.’s first Steve and Grace Reid after the tragic death of Rod Reid in 1999. A Community Paramedicine Initiative. is a joint project involving the Ministry of Health, the province’s trail was to be built around Loch Lomond on upper 8th avenue using multiple property owners and establishing easements. A few individuals The program will see ambulance at- health authorities, and BC Emergency Health Services [the agenwere hired to ensure all environmental matters were considered and tendants in targeted rural and remote cy responsible for providing provincial ambulance and emergensome machinery was contracted to start the arduous task of making trail communities providing an expanded cy health care services]. around this very willowy and swampy site. According to an April 8 letter to Bill Miller, chairman of the range of health care services. The going was very slow and early on Bill Waldron, Steve Reid and Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, the program has three “I think we need to start getting George Hamp decided to make it happen as quickly and efficiently as our voice out there that we as a com- goals: ensuring a competent, sustainable paramedic presence capossible. The predominant amount of work was done in the winter when munity also want to be on this list,” pable of responding to medical emergencies, bridging gaps identhe ground able to support various pieces of machinery and create a Strimbold told council. “It’s my un- tified in patients’ health care plans in collaboration with other path wide enough for the trail and equipment. Truckload after truckload derstanding that expressing an inter- health care providers, and improving health service delivery by of bark chip were brought in. Three bridges were constructed on the est, and a keen interest, is important.” building on the existing skill sets of primary and advanced care north end to allow Saul creek, a fish bearing stream which ran another 5 km upstream, to flow into the loch. This was hard, buggy work and many Strimbold said he believes that in paramedics. Rotarians, families and community members came out to help where Northern Health will be the first to implement the Community addition to filling needs within the they could. A lookout and other bridge were built on the east side. The Paramedicine Initiative, followed later this year by the Interior health care system, the Community whole trail was then finished with a layer of crushed gravel. The amount Paramedicine Initiative could help and Island health authorities. In the first phase of the program, of donated material, labour and machinery was incredible. small communities attract and keep community paramedics will be working with the health authority One of the more clever installations was that of two Clemson beaver pond and local health care providers to define the scope of services ambulance attendants. levellers. These brilliant, yet simple designs, trick beavers into thinking “When I met with the new ambu- required in pilot communities, and develop local service plans. that their long standing dam is still doing its job. The tubes were installed Based on lessons learned in the course of this project, commulance chief, we talked about the reby Ducks Unlimited several feet below the top of the dam and then extend nity paramedicine program components will be developed and cruitment and retention of ambulance through the dam to the other side where the water gushes out. Beavers attendants,” he explained. “The turn- the initiative expanded to other communities in B.C. habitually stop flowing water, and although there was minor activity at the The initiative is expected to create at least 80 additional fullbridge for several months, the beaver’s finally moved farther upstream. over rate is significant in our community. He feels this would be an op- time equivalent paramedic positions in rural communities beThe 2.1 km trail was completed in spring of 2001 and signage was added throughout. Minor upgrades and improvements have been made over the portunity to retain and recruit more tween now and March 31, 2019. years, including a new metal bridge at the trailhead and a hand rail coming According to BCEHS officials, community paramedicine has attendants, because they would get down from the parking lot. The proximity to an ever changing waterway has been implemented successfully in many communities across more full time work, and training opseen this area occasionally inundated with water and always showcases a Canada, including those in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, portunities as well.” number of birds on their migratory route and many other forms of wildlife. Burns Lake council may have a dif- Ontario and Nova Scotia. It is also utilized in the United States Many volunteers continue to improve the trail. A local resident continues ficult time convincing program orga- and Australia. to come out and diligently plow the trail during the winter months to keep “The experiences in other jurisdictions that have the trail passable and enjoyable. The Initial Attack fire crew brushed back introduced community paramedicine have been the trails a few years ago and last year 30 truckloads of donated crushed positive,” said Jensen. “In some cases, they identigravel, was expertly dispersed by the IA crew and finished by the Village fied people waiting four to five years for long-term crew, who continues to do regular maintenance of the trail. care facilities who, with support from community This great community addition continues to be used year round by paramedics and others, were able to remain in their many residents and visitors, so if you haven’t been out to visit your trail, homes for longer periods of time.” get out soon!

they were presented with MLS® Awards for 2014. The BC Northern Real Estate Board’s 363 members sold 5,218 properties worth $1.36 billion through MLS® in 2014. In Burns Lake, an MLS® Award was won by:

What is Rotary up to? The Rod Reid Nature Trail

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Yugo Ministries Donation Drive!

Yugo Ministries is an interdenominational, nonprofit, missions organization.

The ministry is currently collecting needed supplies/donations for their prison ministry program, Grace Baby and Children's Home Program and the ever busy building effort. If you feel moved to help with a donation some of the needed items include: feminine hygene products(no tampons), Shampoo( no conditioner), toothbrushes, basic writing equipment, diapers, formula, toys, building supplies and monetary donations made out to Yugo Ministries.

Rotary Club of Burns Lake

The cargo trailer will be brought to Edmonton mid May and all donations must be collected prior to that time.

www.rotaryburnslake.org Watch for our monthly “What’s Rotary Up To?” for dates and details of Rotary programs, events, and projects.

Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club Workbees: May 11 and May 26 at Eagle Creek Rodeo

Arena 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

For more info please call Jess Shively @ 692-3912 Thank you for your support

Old Landmarks Christian Fellowship oldlandmarkscf@youtube.com

Jesus said, “As the days of Noah were, so also shall the return of the Son of Man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating, drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and they knew not until the flood came and took them all away... watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord will return. – (Matt. 24:37-44) /THE TRUMPET WILL SOUND

Lakes District Museum is now open for the season Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone (250) 692-7450.

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TRANSMISSION FLUSH & FILTER Factory recommended service interval for changing your transmission oil and oil ﬁlter is typically once every 50,000 kms.

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Sunday School for all ages and Worship Service at 10:30am

Phone: 250-692-3805

Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, B.C.

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With a brand new kitchen featuring two stoves as well as dishes and utensils for up to 120 guests, the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.

To book a rental: please contact

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Lobby Hours: Sun to Thurs: 11am-8:30pm Fri & Sat: 11am-9pm Drive thru: Sun to Thurs: 11am- 9pm Fri & Sat: 11am-9:30pm

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Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3753 (Church)

IMMACULATA Catholic Church

~ Everyone Welcome ~

Omineca Ski

for meetings, conferences and events.

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

May 15th:

Sunday, May 10th

Club Day Lodge

Gerow Island, Highway 35

Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Burger Night

Mother’s Day Breakfast

The newly renovated

Island Gospel Fellowship

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24 Hour Service

Wednesday nights at 7:00

Meat Draws every

Saturday at 3:15 with all the proceeds going to the Lakes District Senior Housing Association

General Meeting

4th Monday of every month. Next one: May 25, 2015

If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran. Support your local Legion. “Members and bona fide guests welcome”

NEW HOURS: Tues - Thurs: 4-8pm Fri & Sat: 2-8pm

email: rcl50@live.ca Phone: 250-692-3232 1ST ANNUAL

Mark Robert Belanger Memorial Fastball Tournament May 22, 23, 24, 2015

Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Sunday 10:00AM President Moore 250-695-6654 Hwy 35 & Francois Lake • 250-695-6316

Everyone Welcome

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.

250-695-6586

Burns Lake Community Church Lakes Learning Centre 10:30 am

Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

Burns Lake

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

500 Entry Fee • 10 teams

Sunday Services: 10:30 am

1st, 2nd & 3rd place Trophies for all positions

Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464

Dennis Alec Memorial Ballfield For more information or to register your team: Craig Patrick 778-669-0217 Vanessa Patrick 778-669-0056 Bridget Peter 250-251-0137 Antoine Sargent 250-320-5517 Advertising donated by LD News

Celebrating the Love of God

LIVING WATERS CHURCH 766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

Please come and fellowship with us on:

Sunday at 11:00am Tuesday at 7:00 pm Saturday at 7:00 pm

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Use caution when making decisions this week, Pisces. You can be prone to impulsive behavior, and you don’t want to find yourself in trouble.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, it is up to you to initiate action in a situation that leaves you somewhat uncomfortable this week. Don’t hesitate to step up and take charge.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: You are a mystery lately, Aries. No one is quite sure what you will do next and you may like to surprise. But share your plans every so often with those closest to you.

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Trail & Workbee updates: Wednesday bike trail workbees have started again and will run every week into the fall. Meet at 6:30pm at Kager Lake Parking Lot. If you notice trees on the trails, please email Burnt Bikes at burntbikes@ hotmail.com to let us know.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: May 2015. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Soup and bannock day May 20, noon, all welcome. Foot care, all day by appt., May. 7, 14 & 21. The mobile Mammogram Unit will be on site June 4 & 5. More info (250) 694-3270.

WKE StrongStart is a parent participation early learning program for children aged 0-5. Mon., Tue., Thur. & Fri. 8:45-11:45am; Wed. 11:45 - 2:45pm. Snack is provided. More info: WKE StrongStart Facebook page or by emailing kblackwell@sd91.bc.ca

Lakes District Rock & Gem Club meeting, May 7, 7pm, CNC Room 109, new members welcome. For info: (250) 692-7243 or (250) 6927458.

Tele-workshop equips area families with tools to live with Dementia. Understanding Behaviour runs on May 13 and offers practical strategies for dealing with the challenges of supporting a person with dementia at home. It is offered twice on May 13, at 2pm & at 7pm. Phone toll-free 1-866-994-7745, then entering pass code 1122333 when prompted, or visit momentum.adobeconnect.com/alzheimerbc and entering as a guest to listen to and view the presentation online at the same time. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias visit the Society website at www.alzheimerbc.org.

Burns Lake Slow Pitch meeting. Registration and information. May 7 at 7-8pm, CNC Room # 109. More info: Nolan (250) 698-7979.

Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club Workbees at Eagle Creek Rodeo Arena May 11 & 26 from 4pm - 8pm.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, close friends will keep you pretty busy over the next few days, but you can handle it. Let off steam with a few different fun activities when time allows.

Babes in Balance. The Babes in Balance weekend will be held the last weekend in June. (26-28th).

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, although you cannot control all of the changes in your life, you do have firm control over your personal health. Don’t put off revamping your diet and exercise plan.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, a renewed sense of enthusiasm has you eager to get started on future plans. Perhaps a new course of study will suffice and pave the way for new experiences.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: A difference of opinion may be highlighted at work this week when you are confronted by a coworker, Scorpio. Act with integrity, but be firm with your resolve.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, surround yourself with positive people who maintain optimistic outlooks. Many opportunities will open up if you keep a positive attitude.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, if you are thinking about a career move, it’s about time you put your plans in motion. This week you may find you are full of energy and ready for a new challenge.

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OLIVE RICKEY CHAMPAGNE April 1, 1934 - April 1, 2015 Olive Rickey (Chevrier) Champagne, 81 years of age, of Burns Lake B.C. went home on her birthday, Wednesday, April 1, 2015. She was born to the late Edward and Wilma Chevrier, of Ontario. Olive is survived by 7 children; Jeannette (Stuart) Froese, Susanne (Chris) Harris, Ronald (Cathy) Bourcier, Rene (Cheryl) Bourcier, Darlene (Mike) McIntyre, Sylvia (David) King, Leona Bourcier, Amy, Armand (A.J.), Arynne Froese, and 12 other grandchildren, along with 9 great grandchildren. Although Olive passed away from cancer, she fought to her very last breath. When she passed away she was surrounded by her loving family, Stuart, Jeannette, Armand, Amy, Arynne, and A.J. with thoughts and prayers. Olive, mom, was very active in the community. She was very proud to volunteer in the Royal Canadian Legion in both Fraser Lake and Burns Lake, as well as the local Thrift Store, COPS, and as a hobby, she loved her puzzles. The one thing that mom loved to do was make others laugh.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking thatâ€™s your business - if you want to quit drinking thatâ€™s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Womenâ€™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 Alzheimerâ€™s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010

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Suddenly passed away peacefully at Burns Lake Hospital. Left behind husband of 51 yrs Bill. Sister Shelly, {Danny} Daniel & Sean Mallari of Chilliwack, Daughters Rhonda {Chris} Lobermayer, Vicki Dube. Grandsons Ian {Carmin}, Curtis. Great Grand daughter Aleyah. She was predeceased by her Mother, Dad and Brother.

A celebration of life will be in the summer. Thank you to everyone who gave flowers, food, cards and phone calls. Love from Bill, Rhonda, & Vicki

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PRODUCT RECALL Kidde Canada in conjunction withh Health Canada has announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde black plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers. ABC and BC-rated fire extinguishers manufactured between July 23, 2013 and October 15, 2014 could be affected. If you believe you may have one of these fire extinguishers please contact Kidde Canada at 1-844833-6394 (8am - 5pm) Mon-Fri or visit www.kiddecanada.com and click â€œSafety Notice.â€? Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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Bulkley Valley CREDIT UNION Lakes District Branch

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Bulkley Valley Credit Union is seeking an energetic, personable team player to join their Lakes District Branch as a part-time Member Service Representative. Bulkley Valley Credit Union employs committed and empowered staff to deliver high-quality personalized financial services to our members and support to our communities. When you join the Bulkley Valley Credit Union team you can expect:

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Canadian Cancer Society

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.

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

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. currently has an opportunity for an Accountant at our mine site. This position reports to the Accounting Superintendent and requires an individual with excellent time management skills who can prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines, work well under pressure and pays attention to detail. Primary duties of this position are: Ĺ˜ 5eview accounts payable Ĺ˜ 3repare monthly Mournal entries Ĺ˜ 3repare month end reports Ĺ˜ *eneral ledger account reconciliation Ĺ˜ Assist with preparation of the company audit Ĺ˜ Supervisor the Accounting Assistant Ĺ˜ 5eview costs and budgets with other departments Ĺ˜ 2ther related accounting duties as required The successful candidate will have a university degree in business and be working towards their &3A, have knowledge of (xcel and A&&3A& software and have more than years of accounting experience. 3reference will be given to individuals with industrial experience. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, %ritish &olumbia. (mployees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is days on followed by days off Monday to Thursday . Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Smithers and Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneĹľts including medical, life, disability income and 55S3 savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4uaOiĹľed appOiFants Fan suEmit their resumes in FonĹľdenFe to: +uman 5esourFes 'epartment +uFNOeEerry 0ines /td P 2 %o[ +ouston % & 9 - = )a[: Email: +5#+uFNleEerrymines Fom

Group Publisher Are you a seasoned Community Newspaper Publisher looking to relocate to the Okanagan? We are looking for a Group Publisher to manage our South Okanagan markets. As a seasoned Publisher, you will achieve financial growth by developing and implementing strategic marketing and sales plans to generate new business and achieve the companyâ€™s business objectives. You will have at least five yearsâ€™ experience in a sales or business development role, and knowledge or experience in a community newspaper publishing environment. Your success in developing and implementing sales strategies is a result of your entrepreneurial spirit, well developed customer service and communication skills, knowledge of the publishing industry, and extensive business connections. As the largest independent newspaper group with more than 170 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter before Friday, May 29th to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca

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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.

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

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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 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 NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 1 May 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 852.00 m (2795.77 ft.) SLS Discharge: 226 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 289 m3/s Nautley River: 172 m3/s Vanderhoof:495 m3/s Snow pack: 104% long term average Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be decreased by 30 m3/s each day to minimize flood risk in Vanderhoof in the coming weeks as flow from the Nautley River continues to increase. Flow in the Nechako River in the Vanderhoof area is expected to be high for several weeks. Some flooding in low lying areas should be expected. Current computer simulations indicate that flow in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof will remain high through May and could remain high into July if a “wet” scenario persists. The level of flood risk reported in the 2015 April Flood Update brochure has receded. Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River.

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

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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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ONSITE AUCTION - MAY 7, 2015 All Assets - Formerly Akari Japanese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC Complete Cooking Line, Sushi Cases, High End Furnishings & More!!!!.....View all lots ONLINE, Register to Bid & Bid via Live Broadcast. Visit www.activeauctionmart.com or call 604-371-1190 buyit@activeauctionmart.com

HOUSE FOR rent. 2 bdrms, 3 acres, near Endako. Available May 1st. $775 per month. (250) 696-3202

Newhaven Construction Ltd. is seeking local applicants

CROSLEY SELF cleaning convention oven. Ceramic glass top. Great condition. $300 (250) 692-3133.

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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 $725 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at the Francois Lake Elementary School, 860 E Francois Lake Rd, Francois Lake, BC. “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1737 by changing the zoning of the subject property from Civic/Institutional (P1) to Rural Residential (R6) to allow the residential use of the property. The subject property is located at Tchesinkut East Rd, approximately 11 kilometres south of the Village of Burns Lake, and is legally described as “Lot 1, District Lot 5693, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 3924”. The application area is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below. LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1737

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Livestock FOR SALE 4 year old Registered Red Angus Bull. Located in the Topley area. More info: (250) 696-3379

LAND ACT Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Telus Communications Inc. from Surrey, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Licence of Occupation – Communication Site purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF TOCHA LAKE , RANGE 5, COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 2.27 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, by Babine Lake, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408812. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to May 14, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at the Hospital Point Community Hall, 2411 Hospital Rd, Southbank, B.C. “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1738 by changing the zoning of the subject property from Tourist Commercial (C3) to Rural Residential (R6) to allow the residential use of the property. The subject property is located at 2431 Murray Rd, approximately 1.2 kilometres west of the Southside Ferry Terminal, and is legally described as “Lot A, District Lot 716, Range 4, Coast District, Plan EPP21636”. The application area is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below. LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1738

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YEARLING RED Angus bulls for sale. Different birth weights. 250-845-8562.

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

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WITH A PUSH OF A BUTTON….HELP IS ON THE WAY Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service, with the touch of a button, provides immediate assistance to seniors in emergency situations, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This service helps you live more independently in the comfort of your own home while providing peace of mind for you and your family. For more information on this valuable service, contact Northern Health at 1800-851-0184 or call Rotary Representative Sandy Dore at 250-692-7761 at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Lakes District Branch.

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Office/Studio

5855 Lake Kathlyn Rd, 4km west of Smithers: 5 bedroom house, 4 room office/studio and 4000 sq ft heated warehouse with 3 phase power on 1.59 acres, fully gated compound, fantastic mountain and lake view. Would consider house in Smithers as trade equity. For an appointment to view - call 250-877-3479, serious inquiries only or call Donna Grudgfield at Re/Max Bulkley Valley Realty 250.847.5999

At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No.1737 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area E as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from May 6 to May 20, 2015. A copy of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information will also be made available at the Burns Lake Public Library and the SEDA office. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the first of two publications.

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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No.1738 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area E as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from May 6 to May 19, 2015. A copy of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information will also be made available at the Burns Lake Public Library and the SEDA office. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the first of two publications.

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2007 INNSBRUCK Supreme 26RLS travel trailer. New awning and 2 new 6 volt batteries 2014, excellent condition. $12,000.00 obo Phone Stuart at (250) 692-7565

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Woodlot License 0197

FROM WOODLOT LICENSE W0197 Please be advised that Nathan Foote is proposing to remove all private land (gross area 85.7 hectares) from Woodlot Licence 0197. This land is located in the Uncha Mountain area south of Francois Lake. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Alistair Schroff at Box 49, Southbank, BC V0J 2P0. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the above address by June 5th, 2015. All inquiries will receive a written response.

Management Plan #3 Long-Term Community Forest License K1A

Notice is hereby given that the proposed woodlot license plan (the “plan”) for Woodlot Licence 0197 near Uncha Mountain (held by Nathan Foote) is now available for public viewing. The plan shows how forest resources on Woodlot 0197 will be managed for the period 2015 to 2025. It is available for review by the public for a sixty-day period, and all feedback will be presented to the Ministry of Forests for their consideration in the plan approval process. To view this plan, please contact Alistair Schroff at (250) 694-3696 or in writing to Box 49, Southbank, BC V0J 2P0.

Notice is hereby given that Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd. will provide the opportunity for Review and Comment regarding Management Plan #3 for Long-Term Community Forest License K1A. The management plan proposes management objectives for each resource value and management activity, and includes a proposed Annual Allowable Cut for K1A. The Regional Manager or designate will consider this plan along with public and First Nations input when he determines a new AAC for K1A.

Burns Lake Community Forest Phone: (250) 692-7724 (227) • Fax: (250) 692-7767 153 Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, BC Written comments will be received until June 22, 2015 and must be addressed to:

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2015 SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB WITH ALL-TERRAIN PACKAGE SHOWN

MONTHS

WITH $2,000 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $34,726‡ (1SA MODEL). INCLUDES $1,000 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS¥, $1,000 DISCOUNT CREDIT, $3,500 DELIVERY CREDIT, FREIGHT & PDI.

UP TO $1,500 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS

OFFERS END JUNE 1ST

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab (1SA)/Sierra 1500 Crew Cab (1SA), or purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra Kodiak Edition and GMC Terrain FWD (3SA).Freight ($1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *$10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Kodiak addition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), a $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $250 Kodiak Double Cab 2WD cash credit, and $2,095 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), 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 $250 and $2,095 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $31,741/$34,726, (includes $4,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, a $1000 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit and a $893 Loyalty Cash) for Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30)/ Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD (1SA/G80/B30). Bi-weekly payment is $145/$155 for 24 months at 0.0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,000 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,530/$10,055, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $22,211/$24,671. 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. † Purchase price includes $670 Loyalty Cash and a cash credit of $4,200 and applies to new 2015 GMC Terrain SLE-1 FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ¥ 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 GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st, 2015 through June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. 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 GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st, 2015 through June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). 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. <>The 2014 GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. *†U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

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