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Increased flood risk in Burns Lake and area

Village five year financial plan The Village of Burns Lake Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw #955, 2015 outlines the municipality’s anticipated revenues and expenditures for the years 2015 through 2019, inclusive.

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Hereditary chiefs disapprove LNG “We [some of the hereditary chiefs] totally oppose LNG; our traditional territory is not for sale and never will be.”

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Local resident Mike Robertson sent in this picture of the water flooding by the Francois Lake ferry landing. Francois Lake is 16 inches away from the extreme lake level reached on June 11, 2007.

Upper Fraser and Nechako basins are well above average conditions FLAVIO NIENOW At a basin-wide scale, much higher than normal snow packs in the Upper Fraser West basin indicate increased seasonal flood risk in the Nechako basin this year, according to the May 1, 2015, snow basin indices by the B.C. River Forecast Centre.

Near-normal snow packs – 90 to 110 per cent indicate normal seasonal flood risk. Snow packs in the Upper Fraser West region are 155 per cent of normal for this time of year. The Upper Fraser West basin includes the communities of Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof.

Increased snow basin indices were recorded in the Nechako (+12 per cent), Skeena-Nass (+16 per cent), Stikine (+26 per cent), Upper Fraser West (+35 per cent) and Liard (+1per cent) basins due to snow accumulation associated with the cold low systems that affected Northern B.C. Mark Neave, Marine Manager at WaterBridge Equipment Inc., said the freshet in the Lakes District area seems to be running earlier than normal. Neave said the Tchesinkut Lake is running

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“very high” for this time of year, and that the same is happening at Francois Lake.

“Francois Lake is 16 inches away from the extreme lake level reached on June 11, 2007,” he said. “We seem to be approximately four weeks ahead of normal spring runoff.”

Sandy's RV and Camping Resort, scheduled to open for the season on May 15, had to postpone its opening due to the high levels of water.

Owner Sheila Clovis said she apologizes to all her customers. Clovis will provide daily updates on the resort’s Facebook page. Residents can also call the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce for more information at 250-692-3773.

Seasonal melt of particularly high snow packs ...see FLOODING ▼ P2

‘Great Train Robbery’ connection Most British Columbians are familiar with the story of Bill Miner and Canada’s ‘Great Train Robbery’. Yet how many know that the story has a Lakes District connection?

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NOTICE OF ELECTION POLLING STATIONS Notice is hereby given that Lake Babine Nation has called an Election in accordance with its Election Code, for the purpose of electing: one (1) Chief; four (4) Woyenne Councillors; two (2) Fort Babine Councillors; two (2) Tachet Councillors; and one (1) Old Fort Councillor on July 3rd, 2015, for the next ensuing Term of Office.

NOTICE OF ELECTION FRIDAY, JULY 3RD, 2015 8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM WOYENNE (Margaret Patrick Hall, 819 Centre Street, Burns Lake)

TACHET - HEALTH CLINIC (18 Eaglenest Crescent, Tachet)

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(Native Friendship Centre Given under my hand at Victoria, British 1607 East Hastings Street) Columbia, this 30th day of April 2015.

Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held at all six locations listed above on July 3rd, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, for Lawrence Lewis, Electorial Officer the purpose of electing one (1) Chief and nine (9) Councillors for the next ensuing term.

NOMINATION MEETINGS FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2015 4:30 PM TO 8:30 PM FORT BABINE / TACHET / WOYENNE

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Sandy’s RV and Camping Resort, scheduled to open for the season on May 15, had to postpone its opening due to the high levels of water. Owner Sheila Clovis said she apologizes to all her customers. Clovis will provide daily updates on the resort’s Facebook page.

Residents can also call the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce for more information at 250-692-3773.

FLOOD from t P1 have resulted in high flow conditions on the Nautley and upper Nechako rivers. The high flow conditions are likely to persist through June depending on the spring precipitation conditions.

According to B.C. River Forecast Centre, due to the early melt of low and mid-elevation snow packs throughout most of the province, smaller, low elevation, ungauged basins may have already passed through peak flows for the freshet season.

Elsewhere in the province, the seasonal flood risk is about normal in the Peace, Liard, Upper Fraser East, Skeena-Nass, Stikine, and Thompson basins due to close to normal snow basin indices. Below normal snow packs - 50 to 80 per cent - in the Middle Fraser, Upper Columbia, West Kootenay, Okanagan, Boundary, Central Coast, Stikine, and Northwest indicate below normal seasonal flood risk for these regions.

The average of all provincial snow water equivalent measurements for May 1 is 69 per cent of average conditions. This is the lowest province-wide average for the May 1 bulletin in the past 31 years of record and is primarily due to the record low snow packs in the southern areas of the province.

The River Forecast Centre will continue to monitor snow pack conditions and streamflow across the

province. Snow melt “Freshet” information, including stream flow mapping, is available at: http://bcrfc. env.gov.bc.ca/freshet/index.htm.

And although it seems wet with flooding accruing, the Northwest Fire Centre is also urging the public to take extreme caution with any burning.

“Most fires that start at this time of year are human-caused and entirely preventable,” said Olivia Pojar, Information Officer for the Northwest Fire Centre.

Seasonal lightning is occurring in some areas of the province, and preventable human-caused fires drain vital resources from response to lightningcaused wildfires, she said.

An upper ridge over the northern part of the province is producing temperatures well above seasonal averages and humidity well below seasonal averages.

This recent weather trend of hot and dry conditions has caused forest fuels to become very flammable.

“The fuels will likely remain flammable until we receive significant precipitation,” said Pojar.

The fire danger rating for the Northwest Fire Centre is currently “moderate to high,” which means that the fire risk is serious - new fires may start easily and burn vigorously, causing challenges to fire suppression efforts.

“Extreme caution must be used in all burning activities,” warned Pojar.

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The Village of Burns Lake Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw #955, 2015 outlines the municipality’s anticipated revenues and expenditures for the years 2015 through 2019, inclusive. The document predicts that general operating fund expenditures will average approximately $4.5 million each year for the next half decade, while general operating fund revenues are expected to peak this year at $6.978 million before declining to $4.8 million in 2019. The difference between the two will in part be contributions to capital.

The cost of operating the village’s sewer and water systems is expected to remain relatively static during the next five years.

Water operating fund expenditures are expected to average $490,000 per year over that time frame.

The cost of providing municipal properties with sewer services is expected to rise slightly over the same period, from a 2015 total of $428,593 to slightly more than $447,000 in 2019.

The bylaw also reflects the municipality’s plan to undertake significant improvements to local infrastructure in the next few years. Five-year capital expenditures on buildings, equipment, and streets are expected to total $15.1 million. While equipment purchases are expected to total $2.158 million during the period - and include such items as a new Zamboni, garbage truck, and miscellaneous pieces of equipment in the arena - the majority of the money (nearly $13 million) will likely be spent on village streets.

The proposed 8th Ave/Center Street corridor project is expected to eat up most of the capital spending on streets, and will include new asphalt and other improvements in the area. More than $8 million in street improvements are slated for 2016 and 2017.

The village is counting grants and similar funding sources to pay for most of its general operating capital projects. Over the

next five years, the municipality is hopes that leases and/or grants will provide more than $13.3 million of the $15 million required.

Municipal general revenue and capital/operating reserves are expected to contribute the remaining $1.8 million.

Chief Administrative Officer Sheryl Worthing acknowledged that the village is relying heavily on outside funding sources to pay for major works like the 8th Ave./Center Street Corridor Project. “The municipality does not generate enough tax revenue to cover a project of this size,” she explained.

Burns Lake council also plans to spend an additional $3.3 million on much needed improvements to its water and sewer systems in the next five years.

While the largest single expenditure is expected to be replacement of the village’s aging 5th Ave. water tower in 2017 ($2 million), an additional $1.3 million will be spent on general upgrades to both systems - most of it related to improving subsurface infrastructure in the 8th Ave./Center Street corridor.

Again, the municipality doesn’t have adequate financial reserves to pay for these sewer and water improvements. According to the financial plan, council hopes that grants, leases, or debentures will provide 90 per cent of the required funding.

If grant funds aren’t forthcoming, the municipality will likely have to borrow to complete the work. “If borrowing is necessary, it would not impact property taxes, but we would have to raise utility rates or frontage taxes,” explained Worthing.

The municipality has already applied for nearly $3 million in federal funding to assist with upgrades to the 8th Avenue and Center Street corridor.

At its regular meeting April 14, council gave formal support to a pair of applications to the gas tax Strategic Priorities Fund, one for road rehabilitation in the 8th Ave/Center Street corridor, the other for storm sewer works. The municipality hopes these applications will generate $2,833,039 of the estimated $3,078,699 required to complete Phase 1 of the project.

Village council adopted its latest five year financial plan at a short public meeting May 13. A public hearing was held a day earlier to give citizens a chance to discuss it, but the only attendee was a member of the media.

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FLAVIO SACHETT NIENOW

TOM FLETCHER

Working from home

Sacrificing farmland for climate change

With the advent of the Internet, an entire industry of professionals from different areas is emerging – professionals that don’t need the physical space of an office; they work from the comfort of their own homes.

More than 1.1 million Canadians worked from home in 2011, according to Statistics Canada.

But is working from home really ideal? Does it make people more or less productive? Does it improve work satisfaction?

I have recently started working from home, and all these questions started to pop in my head.

Some people believe employees who work at home are more productive than office-dwellers.

Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford University economics professor, carried out a study in 2013 that suggested at-home employees are more productive than on-site employees.

I must certainly admit that working from home has its advantages (and not simply for the fact that I can work in my pajamas). When you work from home, there are a lot less distractions – no telephones ringing, no customers arriving and no interactions with other people.

Finishing a task becomes easier and faster somehow, and one’s ability to focus on a task is greatly improved. The other positive aspect of not working in an office is, of course, the ability to work from anywhere in the world. You can extend a visit to your parents’ house, or be drinking caipirinhas at the beach in Rio and be writing an article (which I guarantee you is not happening right now; although I think about this possibility constantly).

But there’s no denial that working from home can also be incredibly lonely. All of a sudden, the short interactions with co-workers are greatly missed – the conversations at the watercooler, or simply being able to ask them about their weekend.

Human beings are social by nature (well… most of them anyway). That’s why some cities have created office spaces where work-at-home professionals can socialize. These special offices work as common spaces where professionals from different areas can work side by side, keeping each other company. These professionals can exchange ideas at the watercooler, or simply enjoy each other’s company while working in close proximity (no, I did not try this; well, I actually gave them a call but refused to go as soon as they said I could not wear my pajamas).

Working from home is actually a new concept for me. I had never done it before, and at first, it was quite confusing. If you’re used to the structure of an office, or simply working with close supervision, the lack of structure can be overwhelming at first.

The most difficult aspect about working at home for me has been dealing with the guilt of not working from 9-5; the guilt of not staying in front of the computer for a certain amount of time each day. Whenever I finish my tasks early, I feel the need to be checking e-mails for an extra hour just because it feels wrong to leave my computer.

The book “The four hour work week” by Timothy Ferriss makes an interesting point when it questions why every job in the world seems to take exactly from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to be achieved.

Ferriss says this is simply not true, and that most jobs can be achieved in much less time.

Even though I know I don’t have to be working from 9 to 5, I still try to follow that schedule.

I have met people who wouldn’t change working from home for anything else; they have gotten used to its perks. They enjoy the mobility of working from anywhere and the ability to make their own schedules. Although I see all the advantages that working from home can offer, I still prefer the structure of an office. I miss the interactions with co-workers, being available for customers and even the routine of working from 9-5.

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It was 2008 when word first surfaced that B.C. farmland was being bought up to grow trees as a European carbon offset.

Reckitt Benckiser Inc., a British-based global manufacturer of household products such as Lysol spray and Calgon laundry soap, bought 1,500 hectares east of Vanderhoof and planted aspen. For comparison, that’s about the size of downtown Vancouver from 16th and Oak to Stanley Park.

Since tree growing is permitted in the Agricultural Land Reserve, a use intended for fruit, ornamental or nursery trees, no permission was needed. And to meet the carbon offset rules of the UN’s International Panel on Climate Change, a 100-year restrictive covenant against harvesting trees was issued by B.C.’s land titles office. Goodbye farmland. After that deal, the B.C. government changed legislation in 2011 to require permission from the Agricultural Land Commission to make these covenants valid. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says he is waiting for that process to be tested. It likely will be soon. Reckitt has bought another 7,000 hectares of cleared farmland from Prince George down through the Cariboo to Quesnel. NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham has been tracking these acquisitions, and she says there are more deals in the works.

Last fall, the Bulkley Nechako Regional District wrote to Victoria Wood, Reckitt Benckiser’s “global head of sustainability,” telling her that “the planting of trees on centrally located and productive agricultural lands is not appropriate” and would weaken local farm economies.

Wood responded that the RB Trees project targets only “marginally productive” land such as pasture, abandoned farms or those that have been up for sale for long periods.

Former Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson raised the issue in the legislature in 2008, noting that Crown land near Vanderhoof had been sold for farming, bought by a numbered company and then “flipped” for around $1 million to RB Trees.

Now mayor of Quesnel, Simpson takes issue with the company’s claims with his usual shyness. “It’s bull----,” he told me. “This isn’t marginal land.”

He said it includes prime alfalfa fields and historical ranch and forage crop lands. In one case, neighbours found out about the new use when they saw a helicopter spraying herbicide to prepare the area for tree seedlings.

In the Cariboo as in other rural B.C. areas, aging farmers want to retire and young people keen to work seven days a week are in short supply. So naturally there is pressure to sell.

Perhaps Letnick is right, and the ALC will stop productive farmland from being turned back into forest. While we’re waiting for that, here are a couple of other questions.

What happens when these forests burn? The first big forest fire of 2015 grew out of control near Prince George last week. And since aspen doesn’t last 100 years, what is its real carbon offset value? How’s that European carbon trading market doing? It’s a mess, with the cost of emitting a tonne of carbon dioxide fallen far below what’s needed to be effective, and Interpol investigating various schemes to game the system.

Remember B.C’s own Pacific Carbon Trust? This Gordon Campbell brainchild to sell carbon offsets was quietly greenhouse gassed after the Auditor General revealed its first two big projects were of questionable value to say the least.

Finally, does anyone really think that returning B.C.’s scarce farmland to forest is a good way to change the weather? Would it offset the loss of local production and trucking in farm produce from elsewhere?

And where are B.C.’s tireless food security advocates on this dubious scheme?

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Flavio Nienow At approximately 4:30 p.m. on April 27, 2015, a Canadian National Railway Company (CN) train struck a pedestrian in Burns Lake.

The female involved was crossing the tracks in Burns Lake while the train was travelling west bound. Lights and barriers were all operating properly, according to the Burns Lake RCMP.

The individual was transported to the local hospital. She was not injured and was released from hospital within an hour.

“This is a reminder that trespassing on railway tracks is very dangerous,” said Emily Hamer, Regional Manager at CN public and government affairs.

According to the Burns Lake RCMP, the female was under the influence of alcohol when the incident took place.

The investigation was passed on to CN, but the company declined to provide any further information about the incident.

"We [CN] have no further comment beyond the statement I provided,” said Hamer.

New manager at the chamber The Board of the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Susan Schienbein as the Chamber Manager, effective May 1, 2015. Ms. Schienbein has been the A/Administrator of the chamber since January, 2015 and was previously the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Manager between 1996 – 1998.

“The Human Resources Committee embarked on a rigorous recruitment process for the position of the chamber manager,” stated president Greg Brown, member of the human resources committee for the chamber “We are confident that Susan will

be an asset to our organization.”

The Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce recently adopted a strategic plan that puts a strong emphasis on communication, advocacy and lobbying, as well as promoting local business. Schienbein recently completed a Bachelor of Professional Communication from Royal Roads University and has additional training in lobbying and advocacy, skills that will help to strengthen the chamber as the voice of business.

"We encourage our members to stop in, say hello and congratulate Susan on her new appointment," said Brown.

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As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, British Columbians are spending more time outdoors, increasing the chances of human-wildlife conflict.

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The press release went on to say they are concerned about the destruction that is the Managing Broker/Owner of fracking and natural gas pipelines could cause in the area, including industrial accidents - spills, blow up, leaks – that would harm wildlife, salmon, medicinal plants and traditional food.

“As the Babine Lake hereditary chiefs, we will not stand still to have our traTHANK YOU ditional territory destroyed as the 149 miles long fresh water Babine Lake is our OUR source of traditional food and sustenance,” said the press release.

LOOK TO E FOR G A R E K BRO But not all Babine Lake hereditary chiefs agree on this issue.

R REAL ALL YOU UIRIES. Contrary to the press release from Mary-Ann Matthew, hereditary chief Nancy Q IN ESTATE Williams said she and her husband have not been contacted by the proponents of Highway 16, Burns Lake• 250-692-7288 the press release.

To view all our listings visit: “I, being one of the leaders as matriarch in the house of the grizzly, was not www.remax.ca or www.realtor.ca contacted with regard to this press release and my husband [James Williams], who is the leader of the frog clan, was not contacted,” she said.

“It is the intention of those who were not consulted with regard to this press release to have a meeting in the very near future to discuss this issue,” she added.

There are a total of 120 Lake Babine hereditary chiefs, and it is unclear how many are opposed to the LNG agreements.

Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam said hereditary chiefs had every opportunity to be a part of the consultation process and express their opinions.

“We held community consultations in Smithers, Prince George, Vancouver, Woyenne, Tachet and Fort Babine,” he said. “They [hereditary chiefs] had an opportunity to be there, and they weren’t.”

Book your trip today: On April 20, Lake Babine Nation held a liquefied online at nhconnections.ca or call 1-888-647-4997 natural gas demonstration at the Margaret Patrick Memorial Hall where Chief Adam spoke to his mem• New online booking system bership.

• Onboard debit machine Chief Adam added that consultations are a two• Safe, reliable transportation for anyone travelling to any kind way street, and that Lake Babine Nation does not hold of health care appointment any referendums for major projects.

“I’m quite satisfied that we did our due diligence in getting those deals for our nation; we made sure that our environment was taken care of; our contracts state that the natural gas pipeline cannot be converted to oil.”

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Chief Adam spoke to the over 200 people at the Margaret Patrick Memorial Hall recently. There was also a demonstration by representatives from the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission.

“No consultation, consent or referendum,” say some hereditary chiefs Flavio Nienow “We [some of the hereditary chiefs] totally oppose LNG; our traditional territory is not for sale and never will be,” said a press release sent by Mary-Ann Matthew she said was on behalf of some of the Babine Lake hereditary chiefs.

On May 1, 2015, Lake Babine Nation’s chief and four councillors decided to proceed with two liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreements. One of these agreements was with TransCanada and one with the province regarding the proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project. A close vote of five to four was responsible for the decision.

If the proposed project proceeds, the province will pay over $3.56 million to Lake Babine Nation. Babine Lake hereditary chiefs are now saying that they were not Team consulted before this deConcept cision was made.

“As there was no refSelling erendum, we resorted to finding information and the figures of promise RE/MAX to the Lake Babine NaFranchise tion on the news,” said hereditary chiefs press release. “Many agreeOffice ments have been made Staff/ behind closed doors by the Lake Babine Nation Store front [band council] without our [hereditary chiefs] Market consent, promising jobs to our people but to no Share avail.”

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Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project

Committed to Environmental Protection and Safety Through April 2015, TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project team hosted public question-and-answer sessions in nine northern B.C. communities. We’d like to thank everyone who attended, and take this opportunity to respond again to some of the questions that were asked.

What will Coastal GasLink do to ensure safe pipeline operation?

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Pipelines are the safest method of transporting natural gas. TransCanada has been in the pipeline business for over 60 years and is a leader in pipeline design and integrity management with one of the best pipeline safety and operating records in the industry.

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During operation, every pipeline is monitored 24 hours a day by highly trained TransCanada employees from a computerized control centre.

From there, we are able to detect changes in pressure along our pipelines and ensure that facilities are operating properly. We conduct aerial inspections, on-the-ground inspections, and in-line inspections using mobile remote sensors. Our TransCanada operations specialists, who will live in northern B.C. communities, will maintain the pipeline system and conduct ongoing pipeline safety awareness programs.

What is Coastal GasLink doing to protect the environment?

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We have spent the past three years and over 300,000 person hours gathering information on terrain, vegetation, wildlife, fish and cultural features across the proposed route.

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In many cases, Aboriginal community members have shared traditional ecological knowledge as part of our environmental field studies program.

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Our project application to the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) presents detailed information on the environmental, social, heritage, health and economic values along the proposed route, along with our proposals for protecting those values. The application is posted on the EAO website at www.eao.gov.bc.ca.

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In October 2014, after a public review of the application, the EAO issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate to Coastal GasLink, specifying ongoing detailed reporting and engagement with the public and Aboriginal communities.

Our proposed pipeline route and construction plans already incorporate public input, and we continue to listen to communities. For example, we are currently exploring an alternate route in Wet’suwet’en territory southwest of Houston to see if it would further accommodate concerns about the Morice River.

What will Coastal GasLink do to protect fish and wildlife?

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Residents of northern B.C. recognize the value of salmon habitat. Each watercourse crossing along the Coastal GasLink route will be carefully studied and designed to minimize potential effects on fish, water and stream banks. We will reclaim the land we touch including important streams and riparian areas.

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Coastal GasLink is developing comprehensive plans to protect caribou and grizzly bears and their habitat during construction and operation of the proposed pipeline. We have also committed $1.5 million toward provincial caribou management programs and $500,000 toward provincial grizzly bear management programs.

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Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. is proposing to develop an approximately 670 kilometre pipeline to safely deliver natural gas from the Groundbirch area, near Dawson Creek, B.C., to the proposed LNG Canada gas liquefaction facility at Kitimat.

Coastal GasLink is committed to meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements, and to working with regulators through construction to achieve the highest standards of environmental protection. Once in operation, the proposed pipeline would be subject to ongoing regulatory monitoring by the BC Oil and Gas Commission.

Coastal GasLink will provide numerous benefits to B.C. including property taxes, local contracting and business stimulus, community investments and more.

For more information • Visit www.coastalgaslink.com • Contact us at coastalgaslink@transcanada.com or 1.855.633.2011 (toll-free) • Check us out on Twitter: @CoastalGasLink

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CADETS AWARDED The Burns Lake Army Cadets - 3080 RCACC were the recipients of the Buckley Award this year. Mr. Buckley, a former Army Cadet created the GBCF (Gerald Buckley Cadet Fund) jointly with the Army Cadet League of Canada and Scotiabank to fund training and activities not covered by the Department of National Defence. Over the years, Mr. Buckley has generously increased his support by distributing the grant of $3000 to each of four Army Cadet Corps. Major R. Lewis presented the award to Captain M. Murphy on behalf of the Cadets on May 9, 2015 with the Houston Army Cadets (3020 RCACC) at the annual ceremonial review. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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The Nadina Forest District will implement changes on June 1 Flavio Nienow

On remote and isolated backcountry resource roads in British Columbia, reliable and quick communication can mean the difference between life and death.

Industry Canada is implementing 40 new exclusive radio channels to improve the effectiveness of communications and increase the safety on resource roads. This action will help reduce any interruptions or interference among radio communication users on these roads, resource sectors and other radio spectrum services.

Forestry industry workers and other road users using mobile radios must have their radios reprogrammed to incorporate the new resource road channels.

The Nadina Forest District – which includes Burns Lake and Houston – will be implementing the new resource road radio channels on June 1, 2015.

The new protocols will impact forest service roads and other road permit roads in these areas. All affected road users must have the new channels programmed into their mobile radios before the transition date. Mobile radio users are advised to retain current radio channels and frequencies until they are no longer required.

New signs posted on local resource roads will advise which radio channels to use and provide the communication protocols, including the road name and required calling intervals. Vehicle operators using mobile radios to communicate their location and direction of travel must use the posted radio channels and call protocols.

It is recommended that mobile radio users have the full bank of standardized resource road radio channels programmed into their radios by certified radio technicians. All radio shops in the province should be aware of the new requirements. Radio

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Local resource road safety committees have worked with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Industry Canada to implement these changes.

Resource roads are built mostly to access natural resources located in remote areas. However, these roads are not just used for commercial and industrial purposes such as logging, mining or oil and gas extraction; they are also used by sportsmen, wilderness enthusiasts and Aboriginal communities. There are more than 650,000 kilometres of resource roads in B.C. alone.

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Next year Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) will have a new principal because the Nechako Lakes School District will have a new director of instrucFax: (250) 692-3685 tion. jean.marr@investorsgroup.com Mike Skinner has officially accepted the district-wide position which means 23 - 3rd Ave., Burns Lake Investors Group Financial Services Inc. 2430 Butler Ave. Houston he will leave his post as principal behind. A move he says is exiting as he looks forward to a new challenge.

“Im excited to accept the job and look forward to working with students, parents and the community in another capacity. I may be leaving the school but I’m not leaving the district,” Skinner said.

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WALK FOR MS This year’s MS Walk in Burns Lake will take place Sunday, June 14, 1:00 p.m. at Spirit Square.

For more information or to get involved please call Trisha at 250-6924841 or Monica at 250692-5737.

The MS Walk is the MS Society’s largest pledge-based fundraiser involving over 60,000 participants and volunteers in more than 160 communities across Canada. Proceeds have gone to fund research in the search for a cure and vital services for people currently living with MS. LAURA BLACKWELL PHOTO

Little Bobtail wildfire challenged firefighters

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ern boundary of the RDBN, south to the end of Naltesby Lake including the areas of Blackwater Road, Bobtail Forest Service Road, Bobtail Connector Forest Service Road, Sob Lake Road and the Cluculz Lake area.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Information and maps detailing the evacuation order and alert can be found on the RDBN’s website at www.rdbn.bc.ca. For more information regarding fires in the area go to the B.C. Wildfire website at www.bcwildfire.bc.ca.

Hot, dry and windy conditions challenged wildfire personnel working the 2700 hectare Little Bobtail wildfire.

Smoke from this fire was visible from Hwy. 16 and surrounding communities, including Prince George, Quesnel and Williams Lake.

According to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), as of May 13, the fire continued to grow, and residents in the evacuation alert area were advised that they should have continued to prepare themselves for a potential evacuation.

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) issued an evacuation order on May 10, 2015, from the intersection of the Bobtail Forest Service *OAC. See dealer for details.

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Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad presents a $25,000 grant from the B.C. government to the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association on April 24, 2015. According to Rustad, this is an unconditional grant that originated from a year end funding. They money will be used toward long-term maintenance of mountain biking trails.

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New bike season brings new developments Flavio Nienow According to Guy Epkens-Shaffer, President of the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association, the “wild weather” seen in Burns Lake over the last few weeks has presented some challenges in the maintenance of trails.

Volunteers have been working to cut the winter accumulation of downed trees off the trails, but strong winds and snowfalls

have made their work extra challenging.

Despite the setbacks, the snow on the trails is melting nicely and some of the lower trails in the bike park are ready to be enjoyed. The higher trails still need a little more time, said Epkens-Shaffer.

“Bike park is good to go, but the downhill/cross-country trails in the Boer Mountain recreation [upper] area are going to need a few more days before many of them are completely usable.”

The best early season trails are Learn From Experience, Porcupine, Pork and Beans, PT Cruiser and Razorback.

The new bike season is bringing a number of developments. The Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association have been given a conditional approval and

funds to build 10 km of new trail, as well as a new structure - the Pierce Hofer Memorial Wall Ride. The wall ride will sit across from the Kager Lake parking lot, and its construction is expected to begin in early June.

“We are totally excited about the new wall ride and trail,” said Epkens-Shaffer.

“It will essentially complete an unprecedented 30 km single-track perimeter loop of our current active area.”

The Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association is also getting ready for a number of events, including the ‘Babes in Balance female retreat weekend,’ scheduled for June 26-28; and the eighth annual ‘Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival,’ scheduled for Aug. 14-16.

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Kid’s Gym Night for children K-Grade 7 Mon. nights 7:00-8:15 p.m. at the Island Gospel Fellowship Church Gym. For more info contact Pastor John at 250-692-7553.

Zumba There are a lot of ways to lose weight. Some are just more fun. Join the

Ultimate Dance-Fitness Party that beats a boring old workout any day. Come join the fun! Zumba is exercise in disguise! Old, young, in-shape, out-of shape, good day, or bad hair day...it doesn’t matter! Come & move to the music & smile! Now at the Lakeside Multiplex: Six Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 starting May 27th, (1 Zumba class will be missed on Canada Day, July 1st. This class will instead be on July 8th.)

The Lakeside Multiplex is EXCITED to announce our NEW CLIMBING HOURS. For Mini Monkeys assisted Climbing Group, (Youth aged 6 and under) there will be two climbing times available; Mondays 11:00am- 12:00pm & Sundays 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Adventure Seekers assisted Climbing Group, (Youth aged 7-13) has two climbing times available; Fridays 5:00 – 6:00pm & Sundays 11:00-12:00pm. For the Climb and Conquer Group, (Everyone 14 years and older welcome) Climbing times will be Mondays 7:00 – 8:00pm. And let’s not forget Ladies Climbing Nights, Wednesdays 6 – 8:00pm. For more info or to book your climbing time please Call ahead or drop by! Adventure Starts Here!

Attention all Seasonal Job seekers: The Village of Burns Lake is seeking a qualified, competent and committed individual for seasonal employment opportunities with the Recreation Department for the Summer of 2015 (June 22nd to August 24th). This is a great opportunity for those interested in recreation to become part of the Recreation team and provide excellent recreation services to Burns Lake and Lakes District residents. Please drop off resumes at the lakeside multiplex.

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

Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club Workbee: May 26 at Eagle Creek Rodeo Arena

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BALLET STARS Miss Sandra’s ballet class recital, which took place May 9 at the multiplex was entitled “A Starry Night.”

The young ballerinas entertained family and friends with their ballet moves and dances learned during their classes.

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If so, you are welcome to join us at the Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre on

Thursday, May 28th, 2015 for our 3 year old screening event.

Drop in any time between 9:00am - 3:00pm to have your child participate in various centres that focus on early child development and school readiness.

ily on residential and business properties for its real property tax revenue. In 2015, residential property taxes will generate 54 per Further information can be found by contacting Most tax rates in the Village of Burns Lake will increase slight- cent ($685,968) of the village’s total tax revenue, while business ly this year, but the move isn’t expected to generate additional properties will generate another 39 per cent ($491,566). lakesdistrict.sx6@gmail.com Unlike neighbouring municipalities, Burns Lake does not revenue for the municipality.

The Village of Burns Lake Tax Rate Bylaw #956, 2015, ad- have an industrial tax base; only four per cent of the village’s toopted by council May 13, authorizes a one-per-cent increase in tal tax revenues, or $52,044, come from lands used for industrial the general municipal tax rates applying to most classifications purposes. The Burns Lake Band has taxation authority on the of property in the village. Only the general municipal tax rate for only heavy industrial property within municipal boundaries, the Indian rebusiness properties will be remain unchanged.

Homeowners will see the general municipal residential tax serve lands occupied by Babine Forrate increase to $7.3697 per $1,000 of taxable property value, up est Products Ltd. Total municipal property tax revslightly from last year’s figure of $7.2967. The general tax rate PO BOX 1030, BURNS LAKE, BC V0J 1E0 for utility properties will rise to $36.6503 from last year’s rate of enue would be higher if not for perTEL 250-692-3188 • EMAIL: rmorrison@blndc.ca $36.2874, while the tax rates for major and light industry will be missive property tax exemptions.

FAX 250-692-7483 • WEBSITE: www.blndc.ca Council exempted 18 properties from $46.2615 in 2015.

This year’s general tax rate for recreational properties is iden- paying the general portion of municipal property taxes in 2015, at a cost tical to the residential rate.

The rise in tax rates doesn’t necessarily mean property own- of $114,256.

Properties exempt from paying ers will pay more this year, as a decline in property values may negate the increase. The BC Assessment Authority annually sets general municipal taxes include those The Burns Lake Native Development Corporation the assessed value of every property in the municipality, and as occupied by the Pines, the hospital, is seeking an enthusiastic summer student for a several churches, and a number of a result, the owners of lands and improvements valued lower by community service organizations.

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BC Assessment Authority this year could end up with slightly Property owners can expect to relower general municipal tax bills. By the same token, the one• Plan, coordinate and execute large community per-cent tax increase will be magnified for the owners of proper- ceive their 2015 tax notices within a event with multiple sub-events few weeks. ties whose assessed values rose in 2015.

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Playin’ for a Playground Music Concert Fundraiser: May 23 Francois Lake Hall at 7:00pm. Tickets: Tammy Zayac 692-6195.

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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The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation Society recently donated $4,000 to the Lakes District Fall Fair to go towards Teen Night and the Children’s Festival at this year’s Fall Fair.

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May 23, 2015 Francois Lake Hal “For the grace of God that brings salvation, has appeared to all people; instructing us that we should turn away from ungodliness and worldly lusts; and that we should live for God, soberly and righteously, in this present world; awaiting the blessed hope – the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.” – Titus 2:11-13 /THE TRUMPET WILL SOUND

Don Lauber

January 9th, 1932 - January 7th, 2015

A Celebration of Life for Don Lauber will be held at the Decker Lake Hall on Saturday, July 25th, 2015 at 2:00pm.

A coffee and tea service will follow.

If anyone wishes to say a few words, you are welcome to do so, or we can read it for you.

For more information you can contact Janet Lauber : 1 (780) 481 9874 or email janetlauber@yahoo.com or Donna Hodge: 1 (250) 468 2328 or email dehodge@shaw.ca

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A Fundraising Concert for the Francois Lake Elementary School (FLES)

for the Francois Lake Elementary School (FLES) playground replacement replacement project playground project

7PM 7PM

Tickets Adult: $15 Tickets Youth (13-18): $10 Adult: $15 Child (6-12): $5 Youth (13-18) $10 Under 6:: Free 2 children) Family rate (2 adults, Child (6-12): : $35 $5

Under 6: Free Family rate (2 adults, 2 children): $35

Text or call Tammy Zayac at 250-692-6195 for tickets

Text or call Tammy Zayac at 250-692-6195 for tickets

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Local connection to the ‘Great Train Robbery’

One of Miner’s accomplices made their way up north

as a “savage looking man”) reportedly attempted to fire on the arresting officers and was shot in the leg for his efforts.

Miner, Dunn, and Colquhoun were taken to Kamloops for trial. Miner, already nearly 60, was sentenced to 25 years for his crimes, but Dunn’s resistance during arrest earned MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON him a life sentence. Ironically, the three men were subsequently transported by train Most British Columbians are familiar to the BC Penitentiary in New Westminster.

Miner wasn’t there long; on Aug. 8, 1907, with the story of Bill Miner and Canada’s ‘Great Train Robbery’. Yet how many know he escaped. Dunn, however, remained in that the story has a Lakes District connec- prison until approximately 1918, when – thanks to the help of several long-time tion?

In May 1906, Miner and two accomplices friends – he was paroled.

For years, it has been rumored that Dunn, – Bill ‘Shorty’ Dunn and Lewis Colquhoun – held up a Canadian Pacific Railway train a US citizen, made his way north after his at Ducks (now Monte Creek) Station east of release, eventually taking up residence in Kamloops. Though Miner was an accom- the Lakes District. Now, after nearly a cenplished train robber who’d already served tury, documents compiled by Southside several prison sentences in the US for simi- resident Mike Robertson shed new light on lar offenses, the Monte Creek heist wasn’t the outlaw’s final years.

As it turns out, Dunn’s real name was one of his better efforts. The trio made off with a mere $15 in cash and a bottle of liver John William Grell. According to the Kamloops Sentinel, after his release from the BC pills.

The robbers were eventually captured Pen, the ex-con moved to Princeton, where near Douglas Lake by members of the for a time he managed a store owned by North-West Mounted Police. Colquhoun A.J. White. White told the Sentinel in 1927 and Miner (the latter nicknamed ‘the gen- that ‘Shorty’ was well-liked by Princeton tleman bandit’ for his courteousness during residents; prior to leaving the area in 1921, hold-ups) surrendered almost immediately, the former train robber threw a party for but Dunn (described by media of the day the town’s children, an event the Sentinel claimed was fondly remembered by all.

For reasons unknown, ‘Shorty’ then made his way to Ootsa Lake.

Some sources suggest he was engaged in managing a store there for C.H. Hansen, while others (such as the Prince George CitiComFor Management Services Ltd. zen) indicate he was “one of the best known trappers of that district.” Regardless of his occupaComFor Management Services Ltd. has contributed to tion, it appears that ‘Shorty’ had various activities in our community this year: turned his life around by the time • Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society, he arrived here. His behavior 2015 Recreation Site Maintenance $30,000 and while a resident of Ootsa Lake upgrades to rec sites within the community was considered so exemplary that forest $38,000 a policeman even supported his • Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association, application for Canadian citizenTrail Extension and Maintenance ship.

While historical records don’t • Burns Lake Youth Soccer, 2015 Seasonal Equipment provide a lot of detail about the • Wet’suwet’en First Nations, Golf Tournament reformed criminal’s life on the • Lakes District Fall Fair Association, Festival Events Southside, one fact is certain: He met his end there.

• Terry Fox Foundation, Community Event John William ‘Shorty’ Grell • Rose Lake Community Club, Hall Improvements. disappeared on or about June Over $116,545 has been donated to service 28, 1927 while accompanying clubs, sports teams and events in the a prospector on a canoe trip on Lakes District in 2015. the Tahtsa River. The prospector, For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724 identified by the Prince George

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Citizen as “J. Dawson, formerly of the Standard Silver Lead Co.”, apparently managed to swim to safety after their vessel capsized, but no trace was found of his companion.

A year later, Chief Louie of Cheslatta Lake was making his way up the same waterway in the company of Tommy Jack when he found a “white man face down in the water, head up river” in a “right hand channel just below ‘hole-in-wall’.” In his statement to Cst. J.A. Johnson of the BC Provincial Police in Burns Lake, Chief Louie added that “we put willow sticks over him so he would not go away” and reported the matter to authorities.

Edward Van Tine of Ootsa Lake subsequently identified Shorty’s body. Coroner Stephen H. Hoskins of Smithers determined that ‘Shorty’ died of accidental drowning, and informed BC’s deputy attorney-general by letter that “it did not appear to be necessary to hold a formal inquest” into the matter.

Hoskins also sought permission to pay Chief Louie “the customary sum of $5” for reporting Grell’s body, adding that he felt “it would be good policy to give the Indians a small reward for immediately reporting such discoveries as this.”

The final chapter in Shorty’s story was written in his letters probate, which indicate that he left behind an estate valued at $82.90 and a Waltham watch. He was buried, according to the document, in the spring of 1928 in the vicinity of Tahtsa River Forks “on the bank of the Ootsa River.”

And what of his former partners in crime, Miner and Colquhoun?

Colquhoun, it is said, died in prison of tuberculosis. Miner, on the other hand, returned to the US after escaping from the BC Pen, and there (following a brief period of inactivity) continued his life of crime.

Miner eventually worked his way east, and in February 1911, he and two accomplices held up a Southern Railway train at White Sulfur Springs, Georgia. Miner, then 64, was again caught and sentenced to 20 years of hard labour at the Newton Country Convict Camp in Covington. In July of the same year, after pleading poor health, he was transferred to the Georgia State Prison Farm in Milledgeville.

Three months later, the ‘gentleman bandit’ escaped, only to be recaptured and returned to Milledgeville prison.

Miner always bragged that no jail could hold him, but in 1913, the wily bandit’s luck finally ran out. He died of an illness contracted during yet another prison break, and was buried in an unmarked grave in the Memory Hill Cemetery in Milledgeville.

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

welcome. More info (250) 694-3270.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Relationships will be a major high point for you this week, Libra. Every friendship or romance you have is irresistible and compelling at the present time.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, your health and career continue to be your top priorities. You have a sense of urgency to get in better shape. It may be possible to combine your goals.

Our town Playin’ for a Playground music concert fundraiser, May 23rd, Francois Lake Hall at 7pm. More info: Tammy Zayac (250) 692-6195 Kid’s Gym Night for children K-Grade 7 on Monday nights from 7-8:15 p.m. at the Island Gospel Fellowship Church Gym, 810 Highway 35. Free…Fun….Games….Learning. More info: Contact Pastor John at (250) 692-7553.

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.

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 Babes in Balance. The Babes in Balance weekend will be held the last weekend in June.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, your sign pulls back this week and you may focus more on the artistic or spiritual. It can be a highly intuitive time of self-reflection for you.

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Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club Cattle Sorting - Eagle Creek Rodeo Arena - all day event - Spectators welcome (free entry) - concession on site, May 30.

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Fraser Lake Festival of the Arts: Calling all quilters, visual artists of all mediums, pottery, bands, singers, poets etc. Festival will be Aug. 8th. Call (250) 699-1234 or email: festivalofthearts@gmail.com

Memorial Fastball Tournament

May 22, 23, 24, 2015

Lakes District Fall Fair meeting: June 4, 7pm, held at the Cancer Society Office on the Main Street.

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FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Eagle

Kerr Road, Burns Lake

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

Automotive Center ICBC Accredited Collision Repair Shop

Phone: 250-692-3805

Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, B.C.

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12. Spread over 14. Blackthorn fruit 15. Commingle 17. Affirmative 22. Horse used to set the pace 23. Appeals 24. British thermal unit 25. Complex red organic pigment containing iron 26. Bura 28. Languages of Sulu islands 29. Raise with great force 32. Dried-up 36. Scientific research workplace 38. Purplish red 40. NYSE symbol TEN 43. Secure 44. Commercialfree TV station 45. Macaws 46. Open and sincere 51. Oldest Swiss Un. (alt. sp.)

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

Worship Service at 10 am Sunday mornings

Wednesday nights at 7:00

Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH

General Meeting

Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

4th Monday of every month. Next one:

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

May 25, 2015

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group

If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.

Support your local Legion.

Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

“Members and bona fide guests welcome”

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

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

Memorial Fastball Tournament

Sunday Services: 10:30 am

500 Entry Fee • 10 teams

Celebrating the Love of God

1 , 2 & 3 place Trophies for all positions rd

Craig Patrick 778-669-0217 Vanessa Patrick 778-669-0056 Bridget Peter 250-251-0137 Antoine Sargent 250-320-5517

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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

May 22, 23, 24, 2015

For more information or to register your team:

Burns Lake Community Church Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

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In Memoriam Gifts 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 thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business - if you want to quit drinking thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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 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

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 19,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The mine has been in operation since in September 1997 and closure is planned for 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

MILLWRIGHT

Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor and working closely with other tradesmen and the operating department, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintenance work in the mill, crusher and other areas of the mine. Duties will include planned and preventative maintenance on the SAG mill, ball mills, crusher, conveyor belts, pumps and other equipment.

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Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The Millwright position works a [ schedule days in, days out . :hile at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Transportation is provided from Houston.

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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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West Fraser Williams Lake, Plywood Division, located in Williams Lake BC has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Chief Power Engineer. The 2nd Class Engineer will lead a crew in our Steam plant.

Specific responsibilities include: t Maintaining a safe work environment t Ensuring consistent operation of the Steam plant t Facilitating the reliable supply of services to the mill t Directing a shift crew t Act as the Fire Chief and Environmental coordinator for the site Our ideal candidate will have: t Several years of experience as a power engineer with increasing responsibility t A 2nd class power engineering certificate (3rd class certificates with partial completion of 2nd class requirement will also be considered) t Strong organizational and communication skills t Excellent interpersonal and team building skills t Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills t Desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed To explore this opportunity, please submit your resume to: wlplywood@westfraser.com by May 29, 2015. For more information on this opportunity, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.

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

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.

Lost & Found LOST a black Honda key around the Sne C’al Yegh gas bar area. If found please call 778-210-0614

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Esthetician Needed immediately Full or Part time.

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Haircare Professionals HAIRSTYLIST required for busy well established salon in Invermere BC. Excellent opportunity for a motivated stylist. Easy to build clientele during busy summer months, lots of walk in traffic. Leave message at 250-342-9863

Help Wanted Lakes District Museum Job opening.

Collage or University student for four months, starting in May. Apply at the museum.

Monday to Friday. Phone (250) 692-7450

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LICENSED LOG Scaler required.

A well-established whole log chipping facility located in beautiful Kamloops, BC requires a full time certified log scaler to complement our log yard staff. We offer competitive wages and a benefits package. Applicants applying for this Position must have a Scaler’s Licence. Please email resumes: rcf2007@telus.net or fax to 250-374-9506.

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Feed & Hay ROUND HAY Bales, barn stored, for sale. 250-846-5855 or 250-882-3083.

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

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AUCTION SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 @ 10:00 A.M. Decker Lake Starland Storage site Hwy 16, 7km west of Burns Lake

MODULAR home 2BR/2BA Ready to move to your lot. Over $100K in renos in 2008. New roof, plumbing, wiring, gyproc, fixtures, windows. texased2@gmail.com $75,000

LOOKING for job in general labour, dispatching and logistics, send your resume to recruit@wtgiftz.com. Your resume will be screened and you will be contacted.

8 x 12’ campshack - 6” walls wired - metal clad - treated skids, Gooseneck stock trailer, Older Murray 2 horse trailer, motorcycle trailer, 1999 Chev Cavalier - 4 cyl auto, 1998 Chev Malibu - V6 auto, (4) 15” studded snow tires on rims, Kubota tractor - 18 hp/3pt., rototiller, core cutting saw 14”, Craftsman 10 hp snowblower, Poulin & Homelite chainsaws, 10 sheets 20’ galv. roof metal (new), treated 4”x4”x10’ timbers, large roll chain link fencing, large roll filter cloth, deep well pump, 2 cases pipe insulation, (2) 325 gal Turtle water tanks, (2) caged water tanks, 10 rolls fire hose (new), small generator, (2) shop vacs, variety of tools, (2) large commercial yard lights, Herman Nelson construction heater, oil filled heater & electric heaters, Geo stove (kerosene), fire extinguishers, large First Aid cabinets/supplies (2), new helicopter stretcher, large commercial ice cooler, (2) dog carriers, bicycles, snowshoes (3 sets), extension ladder & step ladders.

HOUSEHOLD: Teak dining table/6 chairs, Teak coffee table, Inlaid Oak coffee & end table, (3) dining room suites, table/4 chairs, Pine buffet, (2) fold-up cots, futon, Kroehler loveseat, couch & loveseat, orthopedic bed (Queen size), bedroom suite, dressers, (12) padded folding chairs (new), electric stove & propane stove, (2) fridges. ANTIQUES: Beatty wash machine/copper tub, (2) Beatty galv tubs, Singer sewing machine, (2) cross-cut saws. TACK: English saddle with rigging, new saddle pads, blankets, halters, headstalls.

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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.

For information call Richie at 250-698-7377 or 250-698-7351 Sale conducted by Schmidt Auction

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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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WaterBridge Equipment Inc. is accepting applications for a full time Office Administrator. Applicants must be highly organized with strong computer skills.

Duties include payroll; personnel; administration of benefit programs; budget tracking; accounts payable; accounts receivable; traffic statistics; petty cash; reception.

A detailed job description and application form can be obtained at our office (Northside ferry terminal) or by emailing mneave@waterbridge.org Closing date: May 29, 2015

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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Spring sales with hot savings!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.

Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.

No high school diploma and/or ticket required, but minimum 2 years experience working in this field.

Fight Back.

Job duties include, but not limited to: welding, fabricating and repair work in small sawmills. $30.14/hour, after 40 hours OT wage is $45.21/hour, plus holiday pay. Life insurance, AD & D insurance, extended medical and dental starts after 6 months. 40 hours/week.

Work is in the Burns Lake area, BC.

Email resumes to angelika@tahtsa.ca

Volunteer yourSawmill time, ElEctrician energy and skills today.

Applicant must have extensive knowledge and experience in: • Understanding and interpreting A/B PLC programs • Troubleshooting Allen Bradley MCC’s PLC’s & AC/DC drives • VFD drives and systems • Log and lumber scanning systems USNR, Perceptron and Comact Medical & dental benefits Employee matched RRSP program Full time salary position $100,000-$140,000 annually based upon experience. To apply email resume and cover letter to: info@nfpl.ca

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Graphic Designer Wanted: Misc. for Sale

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The Village of Burns Lake is seeking a qualified graphic designer to complete a local signage project. For further information, please inquire before 4:00 pm May 25th, 2015 to: Krystin St Jean, Economic Development Officer Village of Burns Lake, PO Box 570 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Phone: 250-692-7587 Email: kstjean@burnslake.ca

The National Newspaper Association has done research on how people read and what they think about their local newspapers:

78% say they read a local newspaper at least once a week BURNS LAKE

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RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAM LEADERS The Village of Burns Lake is seeking a qualified, competent and committed individual for seasonal employment opportunities with the Recreation Department for the Summer of 2015 (June 22nd to August 24th).

Applicants should submit a detailed resume, with cover letter, that reflects their knowledge, skills, abilities and enthusiasm relevant to the position no later than 4:00pm June 5th, 2015.

Attn: Director of Recreation Services Village of Burns Lake, PO Box 570 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Or send to: djung@burnslake.ca Subject Line: Summer Program Leader 2015

BOLT BOLT arrived at the shelter last week, loves being held and snuggled with.

He is a short-haired, grey and white neutered male, about 4 years old.

He is on a special diet. For adoption inquiries call 250-692-7476.

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Payne Septic Service (2010)

Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

Phone: (250) 692-4353

Cell: (250) 692-6569 â&#x20AC;˘ email: bsfree@bsfree.ca

250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District Operated by

Keith Wilson

150 Mile House | 250 296 4411 DL#6146

www.chemorv.ca

Quesnel | 250 747 4451 DL#6147

Your

Burns Lake

Dealer

Recycling Depot Beverage Containers & Used eleCtroniCs

258 Highway 16, Phone: 250-692-7948

Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:30am to 4:30pm

Advertise your Business or Service here for $2225 per week.

Call Lakes District News 250-692-7526 for more information.

BURNS LAKE

CURRENTLY IN STOCK: â&#x20AC;˘ ROTTILLERS â&#x20AC;˘ BRUSH CUTTERS â&#x20AC;˘ HAY & SILAGE EQUIPMENT SPRING HAS SPRUNG WITH A NEW LOAD OF TRACTORS COMING IN soon ...stop in and check it out Give us a call for any of your attachment needs.

Bill and Patsy Miller, Owners 29850 Hwy 16 West â&#x20AC;˘ PO Box 450 â&#x20AC;˘ Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Phone 250-696-3211 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 250-692-9940

Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services

email: sales@pbagrimech.ca

www.pbagrimech.ca

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www.ldnews.net

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Lakes District News

PRECISION TRUCK EVENT

10,000

SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 2WD KODIAK EDITION GET

UP TO

$

IN TOTAL VALUE*

** TRADE IN ANY 2008 OR OLDER VEHICLE FOR THE NEW 2015 SIERRA

INCLUDES: $4,500 DELIVERY CREDIT, $2,095 CASH CREDIT, $1,000 LOYALTY CASH, $2,155 KODIAK PACKAGE DISCOUNT AND $250 KODIAK DOUBLE CAB 2WD CASH CREDIT.

OFFER INCLUDES $1500 CREDIT ON 2015 GMC SIERRA HD & $1000 OWNER/ CONQUEST CASH

ENDS JUNE 1ST

2015 TERRAIN STARTING FROM

24,995

$

2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”<>

†

THIS OFFER IS ON FWD AND INCLUDES $750 LOYALTY CASH¥, $4,200 CASH CREDITS, FREIGHT AND PDI.

2015 TERRAIN SLE-1 MODEL SHOWN

2015 SIERRA 1500

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†

DOUBLE CAB 4WD BI-WEEKLY LEASE

145 @ 0% 24

$

FOR

MONTHS

WITH $2,000 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $31,741 ‡ (1SA MODEL). INCLUDES $1,000 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS ¥, $1,000 DISCOUNT CREDIT, $4,500 DELIVERY CREDIT, FREIGHT & PDI.

OR STEP UP TO

CREW CAB 4WD BI-WEEKLY LEASE

155 @ 0% 24

$

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

FOR

¥

BCGMCDEALERS.CA

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, Avalanche, Aveo, Orlando, Optra, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Blazer, Trailblazer, GMC Safari, Jimmy, Envoy , Buick Rendezvous and Terraza 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. **Trade In, Trade Up Bonus is available towards the purchase/ finance/ lease of a 2015MY Sierra LD ($1,000) or HD ($1,500)and is tax inclusive. To be eligible, a 2008 MY or older vehicle must be traded in to the selling dealer.

The maximum available credit of $2,500 applies to 2015 Sierra HD and consists of $1,000 conquest/loyalty credit and $1,500 Trade In, Trade Up Bonus. Offer valid until June 1, 2015. <>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 newvehicle 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).

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