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Softwood lumber agreement expected to expire in October Hampton Affiliates CEO says this will not impact sawmills in the Lakes District

FLAVIO NIENOW The lumber industry in British Columbia is not optimistic that Canada’s softwood lumber agreement with the United States will be renewed in October.

Hampton Affiliates – company that owns Babine Forest Products and Decker Lake Forest Products - is neutral on this issue given that the company owns sawmills on both sides of the border. However, Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates, said he thinks the agreement will not be renewed in October.

“Most people believe that the softwood lumber agreement renewal will not be resolved this year,” he said. “It may take well into next year to hopefully reach a settlement.”

Zika said that regardless of what happens in October, it should not have an impact on the sawmills in the Lakes District. He said the lumber market dynamics and currency tend to be a bigger factor than the export tax.

“I don’t believe any stalemate related to the softwood lumber agreement will have a short-term effect on any of ...see SOFTWOOD

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Surgery wait times shorter

FLAVIO NIENOW Patients who have endured excessive waits for surgery may get into the operating room faster this summer.

The province is injecting $10 million into the system to perform an extra 1000 surgeries province-wide in an effort to reduce wait times.

Orthopedic surgeries, cataracts, hernias, plastic surgeries and ear, nose and throat procedures will be eligible for accelerated treatment.

According to Northern Health’s chief operating officer Michael McMillan, two procedures have significantly longer wait times in the region - cataract and orthopedic surgeries. McMillan said Northern health will focus primarily on those two

procedures.

“We still have people in our wait lists that have waited longer than 52 weeks [for cataract and orthopedic surgeries],” he said.

Northern Health’s plan to address surgery wait times includes looking at additional surgery capacity in private clinics; performing more procedures in smaller communities such as Quesnel and Vanderhoof; and improving efficiency to perform more surgeries out of the existing operating rooms.

“The first step is to get all of those people who have waited longer than 52 weeks and get them off the list, get their procedures done,” said McMillan.

“Then we need to start moving down to have nobody waiting longer than 40 weeks; and eventually, ...see SURGERY ▼ P3

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Approximately 40 local and regional employers - including big companies such as Chevron Canada and Canfor - sent representatives to the event. Participants were encouraged to ask questions,

broaden their knowledge of the marketplace and introduce themselves to potential employers.

Shannon Haizimsque, Chief Operating Officer for the Yinka Dene Economic Development - a corporate business arm for the Wet'suwet'en First Nation-, said the event was a success.

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The event also included a free resume review and the presence of motivational speaker Tom Morris - author of 21 motivational books.

The job fair was organized by four First Nations communities - Burns Lake Band, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, Nee Tahi Buhn and Skin Tyee Nation.

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Village fees going up but not water

MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON Residents of the Village of Burns Lake may soon be paying more for many services provided by the municipality.

At its June 23 regular meeting, council gave three readings to the Village of Burns Lake Fees & Charges Bylaw #958, 2015, which imposes a rate increase on all village fees with the exception of those charged for water, sewer, garbage collection, building permits, and pet licenses.

Under the bylaw, which could be approved as early as July, everything from photocopying to the cost of an annual business license will rise by 10 per cent. The bylaw also imposes a new subdivision approval fee of $825.

Village officials say the rate increases are necessary to help recover the cost of providing these services.

This is the second time in six months the municipality has updated its fees and charges bylaw. The Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake Fees & Charges Bylaw #954, 2015, passed in April, altered the cost of some municipal services and added several additional charges.

Lumber industry not optimistic Correction which no side can take any trade actions against the other,” he said. “If we don’t get an agreement in the next four months, we’re confident we can do so our operations in British Columbia,” said Zika.

“With the large Canadian forest products compa- before the stand down period ends.”

Canada and the United States nies now owning many sawmills E HAVEN T REACHED signed the softwood lumber in the U.S., it could change the dynamics of the negotiations, al- AN AGREEMENT YET AND agreement in 2006 for an initial seven-year term. In 2012, the two though much of the negotiations WE RE NOT OPTIMISTIC countries agreed to extend the are at the government, not comagreement for an additional two pany level,” he added.

WE WILL BY CTOBER years. The agreement will expire The B.C. industry, as well as AM C LPINE on Oct. 12, 2015. the B.C. and Canadian governUnder the deal, Canada is rements, support renewal of the current agreement and have been negotiating from quired to put an escalating tax on exports as softthat position, said Cam McAlpine, Spokesperson wood lumber prices drop below a predetermined threshold. It’s a form of managed trade, designed to for the B.C. Council of Forest Industries.

“We haven’t reached an agreement yet, and we’re limit potential harm to American producers.

The Canada-U.S. lumber dispute is a long-standnot optimistic we will by October,” he said.

According to McAlpine, there won’t be any no- ing issue. Softwood lumber dispute first arose in ticeable impacts to companies or workers when the 1982 with a complaint by the U.S. lumber industry that low Canadian stumpage rates constituted an agreement ends in October.

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In the story ‘Morrison Mine’s future uncertain' published in the Lakes District News' June 10 edition, it was reported that, if approved, the Morrison Copper/Gold Mine project would bring in an estimated $64.5 million in provincial revenue over its life span.

In fact, the estimated provincial tax revenue would be $507 million; the federal tax revenue would be $370 million; in addition to $16.5 million that would be paid in municipal taxes.

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Flavio Sachett Nienow

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Important initiative by LDSS

B.C. still the Wild West for elections

This week, Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) announced an initiative to educate students about residential schools and the impact these institutions have had on Aboriginals.

The project, called “Roots of Reconciliation,” will provide students with presentations, art work and meaningful discussions about the legacy left by residential schools.

According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, approximately 4000 students died during the 150 years of residential schools as a result of the lack of care for those students and the poor conditions of those facilities (which facilitated the spread of diseases).

Many children were forcibly taken away from their families and taken to institutions where they were not allowed to speak their mother languages. And on top of that, many were sexually abused.

Even if someone was not taken to one of those institutions, they might have been raised by someone who was. Healthy parents have better chances of raising healthy children; and the opposite seems to also be true. If someone was abused for over a decade, I would imagine that raising children of their own would present some challenges.

The legacy left by residential schools, as well as the misconceptions and hidden resentments between First Nations and non-First Nations reflect in every aspect of our society.

Surprisingly, some of these residential schools remained in operation until 1997. But until a recent past, nobody talked about what really happened in those institutions.

An entire generation was raised without knowledge of what was really going on in residential schools, which led to hidden resentments toward First Nations. These misunderstandings were passed from generation to generation, increasing the gap between First Nations and non-First Nations in our society.

Understanding the impact these schools have had on First Nations is essential to diminish misconceptions and prejudice, but most importantly, to start the healing process.

About a year ago I spoke to John Lagimodiere, owner of Aboriginal Consulting Services.

This organization in Saskatchewan visits companies across the province to educate employers about the legacy left by residential schools and the challenges that Aboriginals face today.

According to Statistics Canada, the annual unemployment rate in the country for Aboriginal Peoples living off reserve was 11.6 per cent in 2013, compared to 6.9 per cent for nonAboriginals.

According to Lagimodiere, Aboriginals are not equal competitors in the labour market in part because of the consequences left from residential schools. Through education, his company seeks to diminish the myths and misconceptions employers might have about Aboriginals.

The same principle is now being applied in schools across Canada. The initiative to include education about residential schools in the school curriculum is vital to start the process of healing and acceptance.

Although this LDSS initiative is an important step, we all know it will take time for First Nations to heal from all the horrors they have had to endure.

Knowing what really happened is an important step. Hopefully more and more schools across the country will follow the example of LDSS and realize the important role schools play in diminishing prejudice, as well as in assisting with the healing process of all First Nations

The man behind “HarperPAC” says it lived and died in a few days to make a point about third-party advertising in Canadian politics.

When it launched, I wondered why he would choose such a deliberately provocative name. No, not “Harper,” but the acronym for “Political Action Committee,” which has come to symbolize the financial

excesses of U.S. politics.

HarperPAC ran one radio ad, accusing Liberal leader Justin Trudeau of blaming voters for his declining popularity, and suggesting that Trudeau’s “months of mistakes” are a likelier cause. No kidding.

HarperPAC spokesman Stephen Taylor, who like Stephen Harper before him has worked for the National Citizens’ Coalition, announced the end of the project last week.

“We have contributed to a new discussion about political financing in a fixed election era that is critical to our democracy,” Taylor said. “We note that this discussion only occurred once a rightwing analog of the left’s PAC-style efforts emerged on the scene.”

Indeed, it was when HarperPAC emerged that muttering began about “dark money” in Canadian politics. Unifor, Anti-Conservative front LeadNow and the many faces of the Tides Foundation somehow failed to ignite much discussion in the Canadian media.

Taylor launched the bid in response to the emergence of “Engage Canada,” a union-financed action committee that he said was part of a broader effort by the left to oust the Conservatives. Engage Canada portrays itself as a brave alternative to shadowy right-wing groups such as Working Canadians, which has also run pro-Conservative ads.

Engage Canada’s latest ad plays on the union movement’s cherished “inequality” theme, selecting statistics to portray the wealthy as making out far better than the rest of us in Harper’s Canada.

(The notion that “inequality” can and should be fixed by ever-higher taxes on “the rich” staggers on, zombie-like, as if capitalism was the cause of poverty.)

Two recent developments have led to all this. Scheduled elections every four years have finally taken effect at the federal level, after a series of minority governments. And courts have repeatedly struck down efforts to restrict third-party spending in the so-called “pre-campaign” period as an unwarranted restriction on free speech.

The B.C. Liberal government tried and failed several times to restrict third party spending, largely in response to the million-dollar tirades of the teachers’ union. Former attorney general Wally Oppal used to warn about American-style influence by wealthy interest groups targeting scheduled elections.

Their strategy was not so much to keep corporate money out of B.C. politics as to keep it flowing through the B.C. Liberal Party.

This spring the B.C. Liberal majority passed Bill 20, the Election Amendment Act. Not only did this recognize the freedom of outsiders to weigh in on elections, it also did away with pre-campaign restrictions on registered political parties and candidates.

NDP MLA Leonard Krog warned that this sets the stage for “some mad Wild West show,” with politicians so desperate to raise money they start looking for the B.C. equivalent of renting out the Lincoln bedroom in the White House.

The big difference between the pre-campaign ads for this fall’s federal election and the next provincial vote in 2017 is that corporate and union donations to parties and candidates have been eliminated at the federal level. That means more money available for third-party campaigns, but it seems to be fairly well distributed between the two sides, the Conservatives and everybody else.

Here in the Wild West, nothing’s going to change as long as the B.C. Liberals are in the saddle.

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Over 300 operating rooms not staffed

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Crossgovernment revenue sharing

for and administered by the public system, I think British Columbians would agree with that approach.”

Just one per cent of surgeries in B.C. were performed by private clinics using public funds in 2013.

Further cash infusions for surgery increases are expected in the fall and early next year.

Along with the promised short-term relief, the province is also pursuing longer-range measures to make the surgical Michael Riis-Christianson system more efficient.

Many family doctors often refer to The regional districts of Bulkley-Nechako and the same heavily booked surgeon due Skeena – Queen Charlotte have joined the Northto reputation or preference, while other west BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA), a consurgeons are sometimes idle. Lake said sortium of local governments hoping to negotiate one alternative may be to instead shift to cross-government revenue sharing with the prova pool of surgeons where patients get as- ince. signed to the first one available.

Bill Miller, chairman of the Regional District of Similarly, patients who face a long Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), and Barry Pages, his wait to get into their local hospital may counterpart for the Skeena – Queen Charlotte Rebe urged to instead get their surgery per- gional District, made the announcement in a joint formed at another hospital an hour or media release issued June 17 by the RBA. so down the road where operating room Formed in July 2014 by the Regional District time is going unused. of Kitimat-Stikine and its member communities, “For patients, it’s not as convenient the RBA is seeking a share of provincial revenues perhaps,” Lake said. “But it is an oppor- from BC’s multi-sector economic boom. The additunity to have their surgery done faster.” tion of the Bulkley-Nechako and Skeena – Queen More recruitment and training of an...see REVENUE t P8 aesthetists We’d like to thank Joe Mettler manager of and surgical nurses is also All-West Glass Burns Lake Black Press photo file part of the Operating rooms are generally idle because health authorities have insufficient funds to run them. for 40 Years of dedicated service! long-range plan.

SURGERIES from t P1 Although the province has increased the numbers of surgeries it a target of nobody waiting longer than 30 weeks.”

“We are incrementally getting better and making sure that we performs over the years, demand has risen faster. Lake pointed to soaring can match the demand with the resources available,” he added.

More than 50 of the province’s nearly 300 operating rooms are demand for procedures such as hip not regularly staffed, according to a health ministry discussion replacements over the last 15 years as paper on surgical reform. The report said operating rooms are patients realize what recent medical generally idle because health authorities have insufficient funds advancements now offer them. Each to run them, but in some cases they’re shuttered because of a year there are more seniors who are lack of specialized staff such as anaesthetists or insufficient local typically living longer lives. demand.

“We know these surgeries are beHealth minister Terry Lake said the $10 million provided by coming the expectation for people the province will open up extra operating room time in hospitals who want to live a good quality of across the province, and in some cases it will be used to contract life and that is the demand we want private clinics to perform extra day surgeries.

“Patients want to have their surgeries done,” Lake told report- to meet.”

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Lakes District Secondary to address residential schools’ legacy Burns Lake can expect lots of events starting September

Flavio Nienow

Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) is announcing an initiative to educate students COMFOR MANAGEMENT on residential schools SERVICES LTD. and the impacts they have had on First Nainvites you to attend a tions.

Submitted photo The project will be A group of teachers from Lakes District Secondary School and former Burns Lake Band Chief Robert Charlie went out to Ootsa Lake to pick a tree called “Roots of Rec- that will be used for a sculpture. This was the first step of a project called Roots of Reconciliation, an initiative to educate LDSS students on the onciliation,” and is legacy left by residential schools. Back (L-R) Jeremy Gooding, Rayanne Charlie and Steve Wilejto. Front: Pat Dubé (L) and Robert Charlie. planned to start in Sepon Monday, July 6, 2015, tember.

“Our goal is to give everyone in our school an opportunity to listen to presentations and engage in meaningful discourse around 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. these very sensitive issues,” said LDSS teacher Rayanne Charlie. at the ComFor Building, 155 Francois Lake Road.

The initiative started soon after a report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was released in early June. The report culminates a six-year examination of residential schools where more than 6750 survivors and witnesses from across the country EVERYONE WELCOME were heard.

The Resource Road Channels for the Among the calls for action in the report, the commissioners highlighted the role of education in reconciliation and called for the Maxan and Fisher Radio-Assisted Road development of age-appropriate curriculum on residential schools, treaties and Aboriginal people’s historical and contemporary conSystems will change from RR6 to RR8 tributions.

“Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued its interim report directing the education system to do a better job of ineffective July 6th. forming the public, we have been working toward a process of doing just that,” said Charlie.

This change is necessary to eliminate a The school’s Roots of Reconciliation project took its conflict with other users. first step on June 24. A small group of LDSS teachers, For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724 along with former Burns Lake Band Chief Robert Charlie, went out to Ootsa Lake to select a tree for a sculpture.

“The tree will be used as a pedestal for an eagle sculpture to be built with artistic contributions from many Or one of our other fresh & delicious students,” explained Raysalads... anne. “We intend this to be Caesar, Greek, a visual centre piece for our Chef, Spinach initiative going forward.”

Try our Rayanne said the commuor Southern nity can expect to see lots of Chipotle Chicken events at LDSS starting SepNEW KITCHEN HOURS: Sunday - Tuesday: 11am - 9pm tember.

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Mushroom pickers earning big bucks

Some pickers can earn hundreds of dollars a day

Flavio Nienow Forests that are recovering from recent wildfires become the perfect spots for mushroom pickers.

In the summer of 2014, the Chelaslie River fire - located approximately seven kilometres south of the Chelaslie River - burned over 130,000 hectares. The area is now attracting harvesters from all over the country.

According to Mike Robertson, Senior Policy Advisor for Cheslatta Carrier Nation, there are approximately 300 pickers in the Chelaslie Arm area, including many pickers from Quebec.

Many commercial harvesters (pickers) are nomadic in their patterns of following the natural supply of mushrooms.

Pickers may travel to the Yukon, Northwest Territories or Northern Saskatchewan to pick morels. In late fall to early winter, pickers travel south to Washington, Oregon and Northern California for available mushrooms.

Although no reliable data on income derived from mushroom harvesting exist, the provincial government believes commercial harvesting of wild edible mushrooms is a growing multi-milliondollar industry in British Columbia.

On a good day of harvesting mushrooms, a picker may earn several hundred dollars. According to Robertson, some pickers have reported a regular take of 100 plus pounds a day.

The price for any one species of mushroom may vary significantly across the province, but it could reach $8.50 per pound.

“At $8.50 per pound, that’s a damn good payday.”

Robertson said some pickers take this activity very seriously.

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On a good day of harvesting mushrooms, a picker may earn several hundred dollars especially if all the mushrooms where this size seen here. The price for any one species of mushroom may vary significantly across the province, but it could reach $8.50 per pound.

“One local individual went in there [in the forest] while snow was still on the ground; he built a raft to cross Ootsa Lake, transported his quad and materials and set up his own camp and drying station.”

Pickers sell their mushrooms directly to buyers at mobile buying stations or established mushroom depots. But

it’s not only pickers that benefit financially from this activity.

“There is a huge cash economy on the mushroom grounds so some people are involved by selling bannock dogs, water, groceries, gas, bug dope, bread, bologna and rolling papers,” said Robertson.

The vast majority of commercially harvested

wild edible mushrooms are exported to either Europe or Japan. The primary markets for chanterelles, boletes and morels are countries such as Germany, France and Italy, where they are traditional foods. The pine mushroom, also known as matsutake, is exported almost exclusively to Japan, where it is highly

regarded.

Mushroom picking near the Cheslalie River is still not over and could extend for quite some time, said Robertson.

The Burns Lake RCMP continues to warn the public that the Chelaslie River is a remote area, and people should take precautions when making a trip out there.

“Anyone planning on visiting the area should be well prepared for outdoor survival, for wildlife they may encounter, and they should understand that they are a significant distance from any emergency services," said Terry Gillespie with the Burns Lake RCMP. During the last week of May, the RCMP responded to two reports of serious aggravated assault and one head on collision near the Chelaslie River, where hundreds of people were picking mushrooms.

Since the two assaults and head on collision, there haven’t been any incidents reported in the area.

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Francois Lake 84-acre parcel with astounding lake views located at Km 47 on Colleymount Road. Current zoning may permit subdivision opportunities. Property is covered in young pine and spruce, and has Crown land on the western border. A proposed road is developed on the southerly portion of the property, and creates approximately 10 acres of easily-accessed building lots. This area has an abundance of wildlife and great fishing opportunities. West Noralee campground is located on the southwest corner, and offers a boat launch and great camping while planning your adventure in this spectacular region of the Lakes District.

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Unique 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with partial basement, situated on 0.38 of an acre of level landscaped village lot located on upper 8th Avenue. The backyard is partially fenced. South portion of property backs onto greenbelt and provides additional in-town privacy and access to walking trails. Older home with recent updates that include new furnace, new hot water tank and new roof. An excellent choice for those seeking a small starter home or great rental property potential.

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Low bank southern exposed pebble beach on the beautiful clear fresh waters of Tschesinkut Lake. This 2 bedroom mobile home is situated on 0.5 acres and hosts a bright open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, skylights, ensuite bathroom and large wrap around deck. A custom tea room by the lake, fenced area for a dog and small shop compliment the landscaped yard. Fishing, swimming and boating are all at your doorstep or sit on the deck and just enjoy the views and sounds of the waves lapping the shore.

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Unique Francois Lake, 1300+ sq ft lakeshore home. This property is located on the south side (Colleymount Road) with approximately 500 ft of pebble beach, a paved boat launch, a sauna, 3 shops, and a single carport. There are no visible neighbors to the west or east, giving this 0.39 acre lots of privacy. There are 2 kitchens, 2 full bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms. This home has the potential to be 2 completely separate suites. A perfect spot for a lakeshore retreat, or a year-round dwelling.

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Landscaped, fenced and level in-town double lot with a commanding view of Burns Lake.

Detached single car garage/workshop, covered porches and south facing deck enhance the curb appeal of this rancher style home. Over 1200 sq ft of one level living space, clean and well maintained, 2 bedrooms and one bathroom and large open floor plan that includes living room, dining room and kitchen. Updated furnace and recently renovated bathroom add to the value of this unique home.

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New paramedics received their employee orientation training at the Baker Airport in Burns Lake on June 18, 2015. The new employees were trained in items such as cardiac arrest management, response to flu outbreaks and emergency vehicle operation. All paramedics in B.C. have to do a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education each year to maintain their licences. Burns Lake currently has 16 crew members. In 2014/15, paramedics responded to a total of 411 emergency calls and completed 324 patient transfers in Burns Lake.

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Charlotte regional districts boosts the RBA’s membership to 21 local governments representing approximately 100,000 people in 185,000 square kilometres of Northwestern B.C. The RBA says its members need a share of resource-related revenues to address infrastructure and servicing deficits in the North. ~ New patients welcome ~ The provincial government, they say, estimates it will realize more than $100 billion from the development of B.C.’s Liquefied Natural Gas industry alone.

Even a three-per-cent share of those revenues, they point out, would collectively give northwest communities billions of dollars.

“The once-in-a-generation multi-sector economic expansion now underway across Northwest B.C. impacts all of our communities, from Vanderhoof to Masset and from Stewart to Kitimat,” noted Miller.

“It’s not just about LNG, and it’s not just about LNG terminals. This economic expansion is a once-ina-generation opportunity to build a bright, prosperous future for rural resource communities across the Northwest.”

Premier Christie Clark promised to negotiate revenue sharing during the 2013 provincial election, and Includes reaffirmed that commitment at the September 2014 Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference.

RBA officials say that in January 2015, Dan Doyle, the premier’s chief of Staff, repeated the commitment.

Gravity-Rise Yet despite these assurances, the RBA is finding it difficult to get revenue-sharing discussions off the Wheeled Stand ground.

Adding to the frustration is a letter the RBA received in April from Brian Hansen, assistant deputy minister of natural gas development, and Jay Schlosar, assistant deputy minister of community, sport, and cultural development. Although the Hansen/Schlosar letter has not been made public, a document released recently by the RBA suggests the province may be back-tracking on its 2013 and 2014 revenue sharing commitments.

In a letter to Premier Clark dated May 20, 2015, Miller, Pages, and Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine chair Stacey Tyers indicate that Hansen and Schlosar have rejected the idea of revenue sharing.

“The Hansen/Schlosar letter is deeply concerning because it is contrary to the May 2013 B.C. Liberal commitment to revenue sharing discussions in Northwest BC, our meeting with you at the September 2014 UBCM convention, and the January 2015 commitment made by Dan Doyle, chief of staff, on your behalf,” wrote the RBA officials, who also requested an urgent meeting to discuss the matter.

The RBA’s plea didn’t engender much response from the premier. “Thank you for your letter regarding a framework for the negotiation of revenue-sharing in Northwest British Columbia,” she stated in her June 4 follow-up. “I appreciate hearing from you and I see that you’ve also copied your correspondence to ministers Rich Coleman and Coralee Oakes. This is just a note to let you know that Minister (of Community, Sport and Cultural Development) Oakes will follow up on your concerns directly on my behalf.”

As of June 17, the RBA had still not received a commitment from the province to meet.

Despite recent developments, RBA leaders aren’t about to let the issue of revenue sharing die. The organization is now calling on the premier to make revenue-sharing a priority.

“For the past 11 months, the Northwest B.C. Resource Benefit Alliance has been ready and willing to engage in revenue-sharing discussions and negotiations promised by Premier Christy Clark,” said Tyers in the RBA’s June 17 release. “Now more than ever, the Premier needs to give these negotiations a ‘kick start’. Agreements reached with industry, individual local governments, and First Nations prove that it is possible to be proactive when it comes to the negotiation of revenue sharing for the multi-sector economic expansion now underway across Northwest B.C.” “The RBA offers the best way to work collaboratively with Premier Clark and her key ministers to secure access to significant revenue sharing to ensure the long-term sustainability of all our communities in the Northwest,” added Pages. “The Northwest is about more than fly-in/fly-out camps and Band-Aid Burns Lake solutions. This time, Northwest B.C. communities must be provided access to significant revenue sharing so we can invest to build sustainable communities for the long-term.”

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William Konkin Elementary ended the school year with a fun sports day and a tug-of-war competition.

School District No. 91 announces school closures Schools in Fort St. James and Fort Fraser will close by end of June FLAVIO NIENOW

into David Hoy Elementary, creating a combined school of just over 260 students. David Hoy's operational capacity is assessed by the Ministry of Education at 345 students.

The approximately 50 students from Fort Fraser Elementary will be amalgamated into Mouse Mountain Primary School and Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School.

Madhok said a continuous decline in enrollments was the reason for the school closures.

In the Fort St. James area, the school district has seen a decline in enrollments from 900 students in 2000/01 (grades k–12) to 594 students in the 2014/15 school year.

In the Fort Fraser/Fraser Lake area, the school district has seen a decline in enrollments from 664 to 464 students over that same period.

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has reached a decision to close schools in Fort St. James and Fort Fraser.

Sowchea Elementary in Fort St. James and Fort Fraser Elementary will close as of June 30, 2015.

The board of education voted to close both schools after a 60-day consultation period. Two public meetings were held in both www.csfs.org Fort Fraser and Fort St. James. Manu Madhok, Director of Instruction for School District No. 91, said community members offered possible alternate solutions to closing the schools.

“The Fort St. James community presented the board with a very well done proposal around creating neighbourhood schools,” he said.

“Although that proposal was insufficient to keep Sowchea Elementary open, the board is hopeful to keep working with that community on some of their key ideas and concepts for the existing two schools.”

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“School closures are not a pleasant part of running a school district,” said Madhok. “However, the reality is that we have far fewer students in our communities; by closing these two schools we have increased utilization of our existing schools and have ensured that the board is being fiscally responsible in allocating the majority of their resources towards students rather than partially empty buildings.”

“We hope to see our community populations stabilize in the next few years so that we don't have to continue dealing with declining enrolments,” he added.

Over the last five years, School District No. 91 has closed Topley Elementary School in Topley, Muriel Mould Primary School in Burns Lake, and Prairiedale Elementary School in Vanderhoof.

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Flavio Nienow The Nadina Natural Resource District, which is based in Burns Lake, was recently presented with the 2013 provincial award for excellence in resource stewardship monitoring.

Established in 2006 by the province’s chief forester, the award is presented annually to the ministry of forest, land and natural resources’ district office that demonstrates the highest level of contribution and excellence in resource stewardship monitoring associated with the ministry’s forest and range evaluation program (FREP).

The FREP program assesses the effectiveness of forest and range legislation in achieving stewardship objectives. Field evaluations are carried out to determine whether forest and range practices are achieving government’s objectives, and identify opportunities for continued improvement of B.C.’s forest and range practices, policies and legislation.

The district received the honour – which it shared with the North Island-Central Coast Natural Resource District – for its continued efforts to involve others in the FREP program. The award plaque was received by district staff on May 26, 2015.

The Nadina Natural Resource District was created as the result of the merger of the Lakes Forest District and the Morice Forest District in 2003. It presently operates out of the main office in Burns Lake and a field office in Houston.

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Butterflies catch the attention of residents

Many residents in Burns Lake have noticed these yellow butterflies lately. Although many believe they are monarch butterflies, these are in fact the Canadian tiger swallowtail (papilio canadensis), a very common species in Canada. This butterfly is found in all provinces and territories. This species has only one generation per year, usually appearing in mid-May and flying to late July depending on latitude. Thanks to Jane Skeleton for this photo.

Two men arrested for shooting death of 18 year

In the afternoon of Dec. 20, 2012 the Vanderhoof RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a local residence.

The victim was transported to Vanderhoof Hospital then transferred to University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George where she had succumbed to her injuries.

The North District Major Crime Unit assumed carriage of the file and conducted a lengthy and comprehensive investigation assisted by the Vanderhoof RCMP and BC Coroner Service that led to the recent arrests of two men.

Provincial Crown Counsel has approved charges of; manslaughter with a firearm, and careless use of a firearm on 27 year old Kayne Sabbe Penner of Vanderhoof, B.C. Careless storage of a firearm, careless use of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm against 38 year old Richard Borne of Vanderhoof, B.C. The family of the victim requests all parties respect their privacy during this difficult time as no inquiries will be responded to.

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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.

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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.

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l D a a y n i g i r o b A l Nationa THANK YOU! Burns Lake Native Development Corporation, Board of Directors, Management, Staff and the six First Nations – Burns Lake Band, Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Lake Babine Nation, Nee Tahi Buhn, Skin Tyee Band and Wet’suwet’en First Nation would like to thank the following for their donations, support and sponsorship of National Aboriginal Day festivities at the Spirit Square on June 19,2015.

It takes a lot of work and a lot of help to organize such a large event.

We’d like to say a really big THANK YOU to EVERYONE who helped with this year’s Aboriginal Day. For the fifth consecutive year, Carrier Sekani Family Service Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health and Child & Family Departments co-hosted this event, much appreciation goes to their assistance!

The theme for this year’s celebration was “Aboriginal Day of Wellness” and with great appreciation the First Nations’ Health Authority provided funding to host this wellness event!

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• Rio Tinto Alcan • RHB Schmitz De Grace • Royal Bank – Burns Lake Branch • Royal Bank of Canada Prince George • San Bar ‘04 • Smithers Golf and Country Club • Sne C’al Yegh Gas Bar • SpeeDee Printers Ltd. • Spruceland Husky Gas Station • Subway • Sullivan Motors Products Ltd • Syndi-Kutt Hair Salon • Tahtsa Timber • Tech North Solutions Inc. • Tranquility Farms • Traveller’s Motel • Village of Burns Lake • Warren Chapman Law Office • Woods ‘n’ Water • Woodland Bakery

Also a huge thank you to the volunteers from the following organizations: • Carrier Sekani Family Service – ACYMH • CSFS - Child and Family Services • CIBC • Cheslatta Carrier Nation • Burns Lake Native Logging Ltd. • Babine Forest Products

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Mining activity picking up in B.C.

TOM FLETCHER The Red Chris copper and gold mine in northwestern B.C. is ramping up production after overcoming protests, declining metal prices and three reviews of its tailings facility. Imperial Metals received its Mines Act permit for Red Chris June 19, after additional scrutiny of the open-pit mine's construction in the wake of the August 2014 tailings dam breach at the company's Mount Polley mine near Williams Lake.

That breach triggered independent reviews of nearly 100 mine tailings ponds with permits across the province, looking for design or operational weaknesses that indicate risk.

The Tahltan Nation commissioned its own assessment of Red Chris, located 18 km southeast of the Tahltan village of Iskut, before community members voted 87 per cent in favour of a benefits sharing agreement for the mine.

Powered by BC Hydro's new northwest transmission line, the project will truck ore concentrate to the bulk shipping terminal at Stewart near the Alaska border.

Imperial Metals conducted drill tests showing higher-grade copper and gold deposits deep below the surface ore body.

Imperial has applied for a permit to reopen Mount Polley, using an empty pit to hold tailings as work continues to repair the dam and remediate the washedout creek below. Bennett said inspectors are expected to make a decision on that permit in July.

Other mines expected to begin operation is Brucejack, an underground gold mine 275 km northwest of Smithers. and Silvertip, an ore deposit near the Yukon border.

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In the stories ‘Ootsa Lake residents express concern over birds’ nests’ and ‘Cheslatta Carrier Nation wants solution for flooding’ published in the Lakes District News' June 24 edition, Rio Tinto Alcan said the Nechako reservoir was 14 feet of water above the maximum allowance of 2800 feet. They were mistaken, Nechako reservoir only rose to a maximum of five inches above the maximum reservoir elevation.

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The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation Society donated $1800 to the Omineca Ski Club upgrades for on their wax cabin.

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Burns Lake named Canada’s top 10 mountain biking destinations says travel writer

Michael Riis-Christianson Burns Lake’s network of mountain bike trails earned high praise recently from one of Canada’s premier adventure writers.

In a May 15 guest blog for airline giant Westjet, travel writer Matt Mosteller named this community one of Canada’s top 10 mountain biking destinations. Others making Mosteller’s short list were Golden, Whistler Blackcomb, Horseshoe Mountain Resort near Toronto, and Mont Ste-Anne in Quebec.

Mosteller described Burns Lake as the “new kid on the mountain biking scene” with a “legendary” trail network. “Put the 30-plus trails at Burns Lake on your to-do bike map,” he urged readers.

While this isn’t the first time the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) has earned rave reviews for its trails, this latest bit of publicity is nevertheless being wellreceived by club members.

“We are, of course, ecstatic about getting more press about our trails,” BLMBA President Guy Epkens-Shaffer said June 19. “… I’m not too sure how far reaching this blog is in terms of a target audience, and who might be trying to access it. If it were in their (Westjet’s) inflight magazine – which it may be – that would be even more awesome, and any press is good press, they say.”

Epkens-Shaffer agrees with Mosteller’s assessment of the mountain bike experience available here. This community, he feels, warrants the praise it has received.

“As far as being the premier destination in Canada, I think we are there, a first-class family experience with excellent free camping facilities, friendly and knowledgeable local bikers, and the finest downhill and cross-country trails,” he said. “I know of no place in Canada or the U.S. any sections.”

While free publicity of the type provided by Mosteller and Westjet is always welcome, Epkens-Shaffer feels that word of mouth may still be the association’s most effective form of advertising.

“Many of our directors travel to other mountain biking destinations in B.C. and even the US, and they are the biggest promoters and advertisers for our trails,” he explained. “Additionally, we constantly see new faces on the trails… Website exposure – in 2013, Burns Lake was designated Canada’s first ever “Ride Center” by the International Mountain Bicycling of the Association – along with anecdotes Our winner for from bikers at other mountain biking areas, are frequently cited as the the month of mechanism of discovery.”

May is While getting positive feedback from writers and riders is gratifying, BLMBA isn’t about to rest on its laurels. This year, Epkens-Shaffer said, the club is adding another 10 km of single track trail and a “spectacular Dr. J.R. Boss wall ride” named in memory of local athlete Pierce Hofer.

Find us on 744 Centre St., Burns Lake “This year’s project, valued at just (250) 692-7791 • (888) 629-3996 under $300,000, has been generously

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funded by the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund, the Burns Lake Rotary, the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, School District 91 Project Trails, the LDSS 2014 grad class, and Hampton Affiliates, with significant volunteer hours being provided by BLMBA members,” he said.

The Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association is a non-profit society. Since its inception in 2006, the club has constructed approximately 65 km of trail in the Boer Mountain area northeast of Burns Lake.

In 2013, Burns Lake was designated Canada’s first ever “Ride Center” by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). This prestigious designation recognizes large-scale mountain bike facilities that offer quality mountain biking experiences for riders of all skill levels.

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In a May 15 guest blog for airline giant Westjet, travel writer Matt Mosteller named this community one of Canada’s top 10 mountain biking destinations.

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Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club Annual Gymkhana July 25- Eagle Creek Rodeo

Arena 10:00 a.m. start - Spectators welcome. Info call Liz 250-692-1884 before 8:00 p.m.

2015 SUMMER CAMPS

Sign up for all our great summer camps! Don’t miss your spot! Canoe Kids, Outdoor PlaySpace Camp, XploreSportz Camp, World cup soccer camp, drop-in theme camp, future you camp and our new addition... summer fun Aqua camp. Don’t miss out on these 8 weeks of quality programs. If you have any questions or are looking to register please contact the Lakeside Multiplex at 250-692-3817. All these camps were made possible by generous donations from local businesses within the community.

NEW CLIMBING DAYS

The Lakeside Multiplex is EXCITED to announce our .

For Mini Monkeys assisted Climbing Group, (Youth aged 6 and under), Adventure Seekers assisted Climbing Group, (Youth aged 7-13), For the Climb and Conquer Group, (Everyone 14 years and older welcome) And let’s not forget Ladies Climbing Night, Wednesdays 6 – 8:00pm. For more info or to book your climbing time please Call ahead or drop by!

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PICKLEBALL!!!

New to the Lakeside Multiplex: Free for seniors 60+, Free for Members, Non-Members pay only drop in fee. Equipment rentals are also Free. Pickleball can be played with two, three, or four players and was designed with only one thing in mind: FUN. Let’s Play!

Ping Pong Fridays at the Lakeside Multiplex: 6:30-8:00pm – Free for Members – Non-Members only pay for Drop In - Everyone is welcome!!!

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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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The 16 annual Highway 16 Carpet Bowling Tournament was held in Granisle, B. C. recently with 12 teams participating. (Clockwise) The home team of Granisle took first place followed by Prince George E.C.R.A club in second place and Kitimat in third. The Smithers team, made up with first time participants, won the half horse trophies for their valiant efforts.

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Stiffer fines, sanctions eyed for distracted drivers Widespread violations make impoundment 'difficult' JEFF NAGEL The province is considering stiffer fines and possibly vehicle impoundments or prohibitions to get distracted drivers to put down their cellphones and devices.

Motorists caught using a hand-held device face $167 fines and – since last fall – three driver penalty points.

“We took a first step and increased the penalties last fall and now we’re looking at possible changes to the legislation, including more severe penalties," Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said.

A four-week online consultation period is open until July 16 to gather public opinion on whether tougher measures are needed. Comments are being collected at engage.gov.bc.ca/distracteddriving.

Besides potential vehicle impoundments or driver prohibitions, the site asks if texting drivers should be punished more severely, and possibly new drivers and repeat offenders as well.

Five years after distracted driving fines were introduced in B.C., many drivers continue to ignore the law.

Police issued 55,100 tickets last year to drivers caught using an electronic device behind the wheel – an increase from 53,000 in 2013.

ICBC estimates 9500 drivers in B.C. are using a hand-held device at any given time and 40 per cent

are texting or emailing as they drive.

The B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police supports escalating fines or sanctions, particularly for multiple repeat offenders, said Transit Police Chief Neil Dubord who chairs the chiefs' traffic committee.

But he said the widespread disregard for the cellphone law makes it difficult to see how officers could impound vehicles – at least on a first offence – without being accused of selective, unfair enforcement.

He said he believes prohibitions should be considered, but only for the worst repeat offenders.

The chiefs' association doesn't have a formal position on prohibitions, nor has it adopted the stance that texting is worse than hand-held phone calls.

According to research cited by the province, texting or using a smartphone while driving is more distracting than talking on one, resulting in up to 23 times higher crash risk for drivers who text.

Speed and distraction are now the top two factors contributing to crash deaths, ahead of third-ranked alcohol.

B.C.'s distracted driving fines are the second lowest in Canada. Nova Scotia has the highest, climbing from $234 to $579 on the third offence, and Ontario is about to double its maximum fine from $500 to $1,000.

Saskatchewan impounds the vehicle for seven days if the driver has had two or more distracted driving tickets within the last year.

Dubord said police are also concerned about the increasing use of in-dash video screens that allow the passenger, and often also the driver, to watch movies.

He said officers are also wary of other new and distracting technology, from Google Glass to the Apple Watch.

Burns Lake Show & Shine - July 5 “Classic Car Show” (cars, trucks, bikes) - Spirit Square, Burns Lake - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - free admission.

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“Free Day Camp” for Kids K-Grade 7 at Island Gospel Church July 6-8 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon each day. Please register by July 3 by calling Pastor John at 250-692-7553.

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Free WiFi coming to a park near you

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INCLUSION PROGRAM 2015/16 This NEW program provides seniors with an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a friendly visit while participating in a variety of activities.

Afternoons will be filled with games and crafting as well as “Lunch & Learn” sessions providing information on topics relevant to seniors.

Michael Riis-Christianson

Village council has given the green light to a proposal that could see free WiFi service extended to the Lakeside Multiplex and Spirit Square.

At its June 23 regular meeting, council unanimously approved a motion to consider the project – which could also result in free public interThe program is FREE to anyone 65 years or older. net access inside the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena and curling rink – as If you are 65 or older and would like more information part of its 2016 budget deliberations. on the program or are interested in volunteering, According to Bernice Crossman, director of finance for the village, please contact: members of the public already have limited access to the internet within Kelly Turford, Executive portions of the Lakeside Multiplex. The service isn’t currently adverDirector @ 250 692 7577 tised or promoted, though.

“The coverage area (inside the multiplex) is only the reception and Lakes District gym area,” Crossman told council in a June 3 memorandum. “The sysCommunity Services Society tem is password protected, but the password is given out if requested…

The coverage area (within the building) could be boosted to include the entire building for a one-time hardware/labour cost of $1,000 and no change to the monthly cost.”

Extending free WiFi coverage to all areas of the multiplex and Spirit Square would require an investment of $5,180 and add another $135 to the village’s monthly operating costs. oldlandmarkscf@youtube.com Still, she said, the proposal has merit. In addition to encouraging more people to use the facilities in question, it might improve security within them. “A benefit to the installation of the hardware specified above is that there is a probability we could run wireless security cameras to cover the Spirit Square and Radley Beach area through this system.”

Crossman acknowledged that offering free WiFi in the multiplex and Spirit Square might encourage loitering, but preferred to emphasize its benefits. “While loitering has the potential to increase littering and van“For all this: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not dalism, it also can be good for business,” she pointed out. murder, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, The prospect of having free access to the internet is already generatyou shall not covet, and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly summed up in this saying: You shall love your ing some excitement. A number of participants at last week’s National neighbors as yourself. Love works no evil to his neighbor, Aboriginal Day celebrations in Spirit Square welcomed the idea. therefore, love is the fulfilling of God’s Law.” – (Rom. 13:9,10) “I come to the beach every nice day in the summer, and it would be great to be able to go on Facebook and other sites for free,” said one /THE TRUMPET WILL SOUND individual who preferred not to be named.

Michael Riis-Christianson photo “Free internet access here?” asked anothVisitors to Radley Beach could have access to free WiFi if the er. “When can I sign up?”

While a positive investment decision by village proceeds with its plan. council could see free WiFi access available in the multiplex/Spirit Square area as early as next year, it’s unlikely the service will be extended to other portions of the municipality any time soon.

Council members elected not to provide free public WiFi in the village’s downtown core after Crossman September 11th, 12th & 13th, 2015 told them it would require an initial investment of $20,290 and add another $11,760 in annual operating costs.

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She also suggested that it might not be well-received by the business community here.

“The Village of Burns Lake should not be seen to be actively competing with commercial enterprises,” nd Enter your projects at the 72 Annual Fall Fair and you could be a she stated in her memorandum. “… There are a few businesses, restaurants, etc., that currently offer free 1st Place Exhibitor: CASH PRIZE REWARDS!!

WiFi as an incentive to generate customers. These businesses may object to a free public WiFi offering across the downtown core as it would remove their attraction.”

Council’s 2016 budget deliberations will likely start this fall.

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Sharp turn puts power out On June 24, 2015 at 12:59 hours, the Burns Lake RCMP received a complaint of a red tractor trailer truck hitting the power pole in front of Woods and Water located at 870 Hwy 16, Burns Lake, BC. Members spoke with the driver of the red tractor trailer and determined that he had taken the turn too sharp and ran over a stop sign and hitting the hydro pole. Burns Lake municipal workers blocked the road as the hydro pole was unstable while waiting for BC Hydro to attend. BC Hydro attended thereafter and restored power to the over 900 people the power outage effected.

Lakes District Fall Fair meeting: July 2, 7:00 p.m., held at the Cancer Society Office on

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

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History of residential schools to be covered in classrooms

MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON

British Columbia students of all ages will soon receive enhanced instruction in First Nations issues as part of the provincial government’s commitment to promoting reconciliation with aboriginal peoples.

According to a media release issued June 16, the provincial education curriculum has been revised to ensure that the history and legacy of the residential schools is more thoroughly covered in B.C. classrooms. Aboriginal history, culture, and perspectives have been integrated in the new Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum, which provincial officials say will be released soon.

The initiative is one of several taken in recent years by the province, and officials say it reaffirms B.C.’s commitment to reconciliation.

“Given our history and the impacts of the federal Indian residential school system, reconciliation was never going to be an easy journey,” said John Rustad, MLA for Nechako-Lakes and B.C.’s Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. “But our commitment to reconciliation with

aboriginal people is unwavering and we are making significant progress.”

“With education comes positive change,” added B.C. Education Minister Peter Fassbender.

“Through the revised curriculum, we will be promoting greater understanding, empathy, and respect for aboriginal history and culture among students and their families.”

The provincial announcement came in response to the recent recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Several of the commission’s 94 “Calls to Action” focus on the need to provide Canadians with more information about residential schools and the damage they inflicted on First Nations peoples.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was established as part of the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. In six years, the commission’s three members – Hon. Justice Murray Sinclair, Dr. Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild – heard more than 6750 survivor and witness statements. When complete, their final report will consist of six volumes and more than two million words.

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The 72nd Annual Lakes District

Fall Fair & Music Festival September 11th,12th & 13th, 2015

Saturday & Sunday

Pancake Breakfast Stage Entertainment Vendor Booths • Logger’s Sports Heavy Horse Pull • Gymkhana “It’s A Family A-Fair”

Find us at www.ldfallfair.com

Huge salmon

Kelsey McEwen reeled it in after a 15 minute fight, (L) Gerald (R) helping hold her river monster .

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After waiting two long years

Kimberly Shannon married the love of her life

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on June 16th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On May 2, 2006 Kimberly lost her beloved son Levi and exactly 7 years later of the same day is when she and Joe knew they wanted to spend their lives together. She believes that sweet boy of hers had something to do with this wonderful life they both now have.

Right to pot cookies upheld in court

Legal medical marijuana access extends to derivatives Jeff Nagel

Medical marijuana patients have a right to possess and use cannabis in the form of cookies and products other than dried bud, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday.

The unanimous decision is a major victory for cannabis crusaders who argued they should not be forced only to smoke or vaporize the drug when edible or topical products are safer and provide benefits such as delayed delivery.

"Inhaling marihuana can present health risks and is less effective for some conditions than administration of cannabis derivatives," Congratulations to Kimmy and Joe the country's high court ruled.

Love from all your friends and family It found the federal drug law exemption allowing medical pot patients access only to dried marijuana violated their constitutional right to life, liberty and security of the person.

Approved patients who illegally baked cookies, brewed pot tea or turned it into oil had faced the threat of criminal prosecution, but not any longer.

"This denial is not trivial," the court ruled. "It subjects the person to the risk of cancer and bronchial infections associated with smoking dry marihuana, and precludes the possibility of choosing a more effective treatment."

The ruling upholds the decision by B.C. courts that dismissed drug trafficking charges against Owen Smith, a Victoria man caught baking pot cookies for a local compassion club.

"It's a great decision from the point of view of all medically approved patients," said Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy, one of the lawyers who defended Smith before the Supreme Court.

He said the government's dried-only restriction was unreasonable.

"It forced people to choose between a legal but inadequate treatment and an illegal but more effective one."

Conroy is optimistic the Supreme Court's ruling will also guide another pending case in which medical marijuana patients have argued before a Federal Court judge that they should be allowed to continue growing their own pot at home, instead of buying only from new commercial producers authorized by Ottawa.

In that case as well, Conroy and co-counsel Kirk Tousaw argued similar constitutional rights are in play – that medical marijuana users are deprived reasonable access if they can't afford to buy from commercial producers and that they then risk jail if they grow it themselves or buy on the black market.

That trial took place this spring and the judge has reserved decision.

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Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose told reyou are looking But as the volume increases, the accuracy and reliability of professional journalism is essential. porters marijuana is not an approved medicine and to adopt, Gathering and sorting the facts, weighing and interpreting events, and following the story criticized the ruling for contributing to the normalfrom beginning to end is more important than ever. please give the ization of marijuana use. vet clinic a call "I'm outraged by the message that judges are at 250-692-7476 sending that they think that they can approve a drug SHADOW into a medicine without clear medical scientific evAdvertising donated by LD News idence and without safety reviews," Ambrose said.

She cited 36 cases of people being hospitalized Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic Ltd. after becoming ill from ingesting marijuana edibles Fountain Road, Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-7476 at Vancouver's recent 4/20 pot celebration.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, an important decision is awaiting you. Weigh all of your options before making a final decision. Giving yourself more time is the more prudent move.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, many career opportunities are available to you. Decide if you want to stay where you are or if change will serve you better over the long haul.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: This can be a good week for you, Sagittarius. Many things are going your way, and you needn’t worry about plans falling apart. Friends will help out as needed.

Our town Burns Lake Show & Shine July 5. “Classic Car Show” (cars, trucks, bikes) - Spirit Square, Burns Lake: 10am - 1pm. Free admission.

Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club annual Gymkhana - Eagle Creek Rodeo Arena - 10am July 25. Spectators welcome (free entry) - concession on site. More info: Liz (250) 692-1884 before 8pm.

Carrier Sekani Services. “Our way” Indigenous Health and Wellness conference July 14 - 16. Special guests: Dr. Daniele Behn Smith, Dr. Lee Brown, Lydia Hwistum, Chair FNHA. Prince George Civic Centre and Coast Inn of the North.

More Info: www.csfs.org or Lisa Da Silva (250) 562-3591 / 1-800-889-6855.

Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association: Community workbee, July 11 at 10am. Meet at Kager Lake. Pitch in for a short amount of time or stay the day. If you can’t make 10am we will have a co-ordinator at Kager Lake. Weedwackers, pruners, handsaws would be great to bring if you have.

If you are not in town that day, check in with Dave for trails that could be worked on. (250-692-7212)

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: A new project at work excites you, Pisces. This may open up more opportunities in the weeks ahead, so give your best effort.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, changes on the horizon have you excited. Something may come up that appears to compromise your plans, but keep an open mind and everything will work out.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, give into your feelings and throw caution to the wind this week.

You might shock someone by doing something risky. Explore this boldness if it suits you.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: You are a born leader, Gemini. You are normally comfortable designating tasks and overseeing their completion, but you may have to get your hands dirty this week.

Please drop off your nonprofit coming events at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.

Poetry contest - entrants of all ages. Cash prizes, closing date July 31, 2015. The 22 annual open ages poetry contest. No entry fee.

The poem should be original and consist of 32 lines or less. To enter please send one original poem only to: Open Ages Poetry Contest (N) Box 44169 - RPO Gorge, Victoria, BC, V9K 7K1 or email to: poetryinstitute@shaw.ca. Name, age and address should be included on the same page as the poem. Typed or neatly written poems.

Creative writing contest - entrants must be 18 yrs+, cash prizes. Closing day July 31, 2015.

Short stories, essays, anecdotes, poetry, prose, fiction or non-fiction. Writing is limited to 850 words. No entry fee. The work must be original and typed or neatly hand written. Name, age and address must be included on the front page of the work. Please indicate whether your work is fiction or non-fiction. Send your entry to: Adult Creative Writing Contest (N), Box 44169 - RPO Gorge, Victoria, BC, V9K 7K1 or email to: poetryinstitute@shaw.ca

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The fraud callers are making their rounds again, so be wary of any calls you might receive from “Microsoft”. The majority of these calls appear to originate from overseas, and you will most likely be speaking to a person with a thick accent claiming to be calling on behalf of Microsoft. This person will often tell you there is a serious security threat to your computer and will ask you to let them take control of the computer to “clean” it, supposedly for free. If you go through with this they will do a small clean up, then try to charge you a huge or try to sign you up for a recurring subscription to their “service”. In some extreme cases when people have refused to pay they have tried to lock people out of their own computers, or even intentionally tried to damage the operating system software out of spite. While your computer does periodically send error data back to Microsoft to help them create patches to fix common problems, the data is always sent anonymously. So unless you call them first about an issue, it is highly unlikely for most software manufacturers to call their customers. If you receive a call like this, be careful not to give out too much personal information, and avoid giving them a credit card number.

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Len Klassen Satellites SALES – SERVICE – INSTALLATIONS Repairs on all types of Satellites Authorized Dealer: Shaw Direct Galaxy Broadband Internet

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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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Automotive Center ICBC Accredited Collision Repair Shop

Kerr Road, Burns Lake

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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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #50

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Pancake Breakfast

Fresh & Hand Breaded

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HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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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Complete Commercial/ Residential/Industrial Janitorial Service All Floors, Carpets, Windows, Upholstery, made like new Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

Call Branislav 250-692-1812 The newly renovated

Omineca Ski

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for meetings, conferences and events.

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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11. Of Salian Franks 13. Indicates near 14. Swiss river 15. Golden pothos 16. Runs PCs 17. E. Tunisian seaport 18. Cyprinid fishes 20. Genus Ulmus 21. Stitched garment border 22. Takes in as a part 25. Pierre is the capital 30. Brush upward 31. Moby’s author’s

initials 32. Belgian franc 34. Mongolian capital Ulan ___ 35. Computer code for letters & numbers 38. Initials of Watson’s detective 39. Spanish be 41. Jauntier 43. Cormoran Strike’s 2nd novel 46. Wasted material 48. Bleat sound 49. Excess body weight 50. Oral polio vaccine 55. Rigs 56. Drawstring 57. Baltic flatbottomed boat (alt. sp.)

Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35

Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3756 (Church)

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8. Eating houses 9. Baby buggy 10. Supervillain Luthor 12. Hansom 14. Tennis champion Arthur 19. Flank 23. Sleep 24. Richly patterned weave 25. Hoagies 26. Moonfish 27. University of Santo Tomas 28. Duo indicates 29. Regarding this point 32. Stand for coffin 33. Not yielding 36. Point midway between S and SW 37. Data executive 40. Changed gears 41. ___ Sauer: Weapons co.

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IMMACULATA Catholic Church

248 - 3rd Ave. • Phone: 250-692-3568

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. ~ Everyone Welcome ~ THE CHURCH OF

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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 ~

every Thursday until Sept. 17th - 7:00pm.

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

By donation fee $10 for members $12 for non members.

Worship Service at 10 am Sunday mornings

Prizes at the end of the tournament.

No General Meetings for July & August If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.

Support your local Legion.

“Members and bona fide guests welcome”

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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

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

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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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

CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or vwww.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment.

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 NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

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

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WILFRED CHRETIEN

March 27, 1932 - June 4, 2015 The family sadly announces Wilfred Chretien passed away peacefully at home with his wife Anita by his side on June 4, 2015.

Dad was predeceased by his father Xavier (Jack) Chretien, his mother Theodora (Dora) nee Giasson, brothers Art and Bert, sisters Lou Costoff, Jean Davey and Eileen Walsh, granddaughter Misty Jordan, son-in-law Clem Dumas, grandson-in-law Mark Harms.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Anita (nee Johnston), sons Randy (Susan), John (Melanie), daughters Sandra (late Clem) Dumas, Glenda (Frank) Jordan, Rhonda (Dean) Comeau and Sharron.

Wilf is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews in Ontario and B.C. Dad was a heavy duty mechanic who worked in various iron ore mines in Temagami, Ont. to copper mines in Granisle, B.C. and coal mines in Tumbler Ridge.

His greatest joys in life were his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren who he loved to spoil with treats and tell hunting and fishing stories to.

When ill health forced early retirement upon him in 1994, Mom and Dad moved to Campbell River to be closer to the family and he was able to practice his love of wood working and spoiling the kids.

There will be a private family service at a later date.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010

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.

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

24 June 2015 Reservoir Elevation: 853.42m (2799.95 ft.)

SLS Discharge: 321 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 398 m3/s Vanderhoof: 575 m3/s

THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. 1-800321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc THE CHRONIC DISEASE Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 6922440

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.

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

Obituaries

Ridge Vern Vienneau June 2, 1973 April 29, 2015 Ridge’s life was taken away from us too soon and it is hard to understand why tragic things like this happen to good people. However, this is a question without an answer and we should not dwell on the loss.

Today let’s celebrate his life and remember all of the things Ridge did and how wonderful his life was.

Ridge loved to fish and he loved the outdoors. He was in his element if he was out back somewhere with a fishing rod and a place to camp.

He was always a happy person - making people laugh and ready with a joke or two. He was outgoing, kind and would do anything to help anyone. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50.

He has three beautiful children, Zachary, age 22, Lane, age 19 and Shanelle, age 17. Two grandchildren Stori and Bowe. He loved his children and his grandchildren very much and was very proud of who they are today.

The other love of Ridge’s life was his dog Bounty, as much as the dog was a pain in the ass, Ridge loved her and took her every where he went.

It is incredibly sad that Ridge’s life ended so soon and we cannot put into words how much he will be missed. Ridge was a positive person and would not want us to be sad today. If he were here he would tell us to cheer up, smile and remember all of the great memories we all shared with him.

Ridge leaves behind his three children, his brother Riel and sister Yvette.

Ridge was predeased by his father Gene in October of 2009 and his mother, Ellen in June of 2011.

Even though Ridge may be gone, his memory will live on in all of us forever.

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Business Opportunities GET FREE vending machines Can earn $100,000 + per year.

All cash-locations provided. protected Territories. Interest free financing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com.

The next Nechako Reservoir update will be issued on Thursday July 2 2015.

Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River.

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DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES Lake Babine Nation (also Nat’oot’en Nation) is a Babine band government originally based around Babine Lake. Its main community has been in Woyenne, near Burns Lake. Other year-round communities include Tachet, on the west side of Babine Lake and Wit’at (Fort Babine) at the end of the northwest arm of the lake. Seasonal communities include Nedo’ats (Old Fort) at the north end of the lake and Donald’s Landing (Pinkut Nation) toward the south end. The nation consists of roughly 2,000 members, living both on and off reserve.

Woyenne, with approximately 940 residents,[1] is adjacent to the community of Burns Lake, British Columbia, but has its own preschool, kindergarten, daycare, and adult learning centre. The Nation’s main band office is located in Woyenne.

The Lake Babine Nation (LBN) is seeking an experienced Health Director who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued reinforcement of a vision for a healthy and prosperous community.

THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the Health Department staff in the provision of health promotion and education as well as complement social development programs to the LBN citizenship. While leading the overall planning, development and implementation of new health initiatives, the Director of Health will also oversee the continuous monitoring, evaluation and improvement to current service delivery.

This opportunity will be attractive to a senior Health Director passionate about providing innovative and culturally relevant preventative health programs for First Nations and who possesses the following key requirements: t A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Health Administration, Business, Public Administration, or any other relevant field combined with 5 years of directly related experience in program planning and community development in the area of health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience t Strong knowledge of best practices in First Nations health education and promotion through community based programs and experience developing strategies for effective service delivery to First Nations t A proven ability, desire and commitment to mentor and train staff while building community capacity t Demonstrated senior management and administrative skills including: leadership, coaching and team building, financial management, strategic planning, policy development, human resource management, change management, and project management; t Superb verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders including health organizations and professionals, senior levels of government, and community members t Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to secure as well as maintain funding for community based health programs and services t Strong knowledge & understanding of the Lake Babine Nation, its history, culture and language, is a definite asset t Ability to travel as required and willingness to relocate to the Burns Lake, BC area.

A competitive compensation package with full benefits is offered for this senior health management opportunity located in the Burns Lake, BC area.

If you are interested in this exciting role, please provide a cover letter and resume in complete confidence by Friday, July 17, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Fax: 250-692-4790 Only those short listed will be interviewed

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PROCESSOR OPERATOR Tom Neufeld Trucking Ltd. is looking for an experienced processor operator for work in the Houston area.

Competitive wages, benefits and pension are offered.

For more information please contact Ron 250-845-8960 or fax resume to 250-845-3667.

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Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Sales ERNIE’S in Castlegar, BC has an immediate opening for Inside Salesman **Automotive Knowledge* *Computer Skills **Good Phone Etiquette **Self-Starter **$19-$23/hr 3mons=benefits cym@shawbiz.ca FAX 250365-6202

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Preferred candidates are Industrial Electricians possessing red seal certification as a Journeyman Electrician. A good understanding of process systems, PLC, Wonderware, and instrumentation are an asset. Attention to safety and efficiency is a must. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also required to work in a team environment.

FOR SALE or rent. Three bedroom house, 2 baths, basement, fenced yard, shop, in Granisle, BC. Call: (250) 6158457. Available July 1st, 2015.

WestPine offers a very competitive wage and benefits package among solid wood divisions. Quesnel is a growing community of 25, 000 located in central British Columbia and offers a close knit, friendly atmosphere with modern recreation, education and medical facilities, and excellent outdoor living opportunities.

HOUSE FOR rent - lakeshore.

2 bedrooms with all major appliances, partially furnished, 20 min from town. Available Sept. 1st. $1050 per month. ronnay@live.ca

West Fraser is one of the leading forest products companies in North America whose goals are straight forward: Leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.

Suites, Lower

Please submit your resume to: Jason Forman 300 Carradice Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z7 Fax: 250-991-7115 Email: Jason.Forman@westfraser.com

#ShouldaUsedBurnsLake Wednesday, July 1st Royal Canadian Legion Branch #50: Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Spirit Square Welcome Speeches Happy Birthday Canada Cake Recreation Fair Children’s Activities Dragon Boat Scavenger Hunt – Deadman’s Island

Misc. for Sale 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.

WestPine MDF is a division of West Fraser Mills, located in Quesnel, BC.

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Merchandise for Sale

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Puzzle Answers

Medical/Dental

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YƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ ͻ ŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůͬ^ŵĂůů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ůĞŶĚŝŶŐ ďĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚ ĚĞƐŝƌĞĚ ͻ 'ŽŽĚ ŽƌĂů ĂŶĚ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶ ƐŬŝůůƐ ͻ 'ŽŽĚ ĐƌĞĚŝƟŶŐ ƐŬŝůůƐ ;dŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ĂƐƐĞƐƐ ƌŝƐŬ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ĂŶĂůLJƐŝƐ ŽĨ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƉůĂŶƐ͕ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚƐͬƉƌŽũĞĐƟŽŶƐ͕ ƉƌŽƉĞƌ ĚƵĞ ĚŝůŝŐĞŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞͿ ͻ 'ŽŽĚ /ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ &ƵŶĚƐ ;ůŽĂŶͿ ƉŽƌƞŽůŝŽ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĂĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ƐŬŝůůƐ ͻ ŽŵƉĞƚĞŶƚ ĐŽŵƉƵƚĞƌ ŚĂƌĚǁĂƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƐŽŌǁĂƌĞ ŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ; džĐĞů͕ tŽƌĚ͕ ĂŶĚ ƵƐĞ ŽĨ /ŶƚĞƌŶĞƚͿ ͻ īĞĐƟǀĞ ƟŵĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝŽƌŝƟnjŝŶŐ ƐŬŝůůƐ ͻ ďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĐůŝĞŶƚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ǀŝĂ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĐŽƵŶƐĞůŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽĂĐŚŝŶŐ ͻ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞƐ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ƐŬŝůůƐ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ǁŝĚĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƐ ͻ ZĞůŝĂďůĞ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ Ă ǀĂůŝĚ ĚƌŝǀĞƌƐ ůŝĐĞŶƐĞ ĂƌĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ

Services

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dŚĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ >ŽĂŶƐ ŶĂůLJƐƚ ŝƐ ƉƌŝŵĂƌŝůLJ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͕ ĂŶĂůLJƐŝƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ůŽĂŶ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŵĂŶĂŐĞƐ ƚŚĞ ŽǀĞƌĂůů /ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ &ƵŶĚƐ ;ůŽĂŶͿ ƉŽƌƞŽůŝŽ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŐŽĂů ŽĨ ĂĐŚŝĞǀŝŶŐ Ă ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ďĂůĂŶĐĞ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĂďůĞ ƉŽƌƞŽůŝŽ ƌĞƚƵƌŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ Ă ǀĂůƵĂďůĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚĂů ůĞŶĚŝŶŐ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ǁŝůů ĂůƐŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĐŽĂĐŚŝŶŐ͕ ĐŽƵŶƐĞůŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŽŶŐŽŝŶŐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ůŽĂŶ ĐůŝĞŶƚƐ͘

Services

Employment

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Homes for Rent

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. Ask about our Seniors discount. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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Thanks for the support... for the sale, it was fantastic!

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Monday - Saturday: Drinks & Appy Specials SUMMER HOURS (May 21 - Sept. 30): Mon. to Sat.: 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm) Sunday: 4pm-10pm (Kitchen closes at 9pm) Liquor Store open Sun & Mon: 9am-10pm Tues to Sat: 9am-11pm

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Burns Lake

Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free Enterprises Ltd.

Recycling Depot

Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians

See us at our new location across from

Lakeside Multiplex, 113 Park Street

â&#x20AC;˘ bottles and cans for deposit refunds â&#x20AC;˘ electronics â&#x20AC;˘ plastic, tin, glass, mixed paper & cardboard, styrofoam, grocery bags and wrap â&#x20AC;˘ lightbulbs, smoke alarm/ CO2 detectors, small appliances and power tools â&#x20AC;˘ household batteries & mobile phones For ICI (Institutional/Commercial/Industrial) users, we maintain outdoor drop-off bins for mixed cardboard and paper, plastic and metal containers.

Phone: 250-692-7948

Open: Tuesday - Saturday

10:30am to 4:30pm

Starting a Business?

Expanding Your Business?

The Comfor/CFDC Developmental Lending Program can help!

For more information, call 1-800-556-5539

Your Dealer

Bill & Wendy Imus

PANDED! X E & D E V O M S ...HA Your one-stop recycling drop-off centre for all your recycling needs:

Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake Pub: 250-692-0068 â&#x20AC;˘ Liquor store: 250-692-0067

Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

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

Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies

Phone: (250) 692-4353

The Comfort Zone

For Appliance and Heating Parts & Service Call 250-692-3337 or email: comfortzone@ thecomfortzone.ca

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

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High Efficiency Furnaces

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Computer Training, Sales & Service

Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs

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Give us a call for any of your attachment needs.

1-877-873-7467 NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders at the Rainbow Gas Bar

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

www.superiorpropane.com

Lakes District Âą

PRINTING S Serving &SIGN Burns Lake & Area since 1988

374 Hwy. 16 Next to the Royal Bank Burns Lake, BC Phone: (250) 692-7887 Fax: (250) 692-7881 E-mail: hans@Ldprinting.ca www.Ldprinting.ca

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Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services

email: sales@pbagrimech.ca

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Payne Septic Service (2010) 250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District Operated by

Keith Wilson

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PLUS:

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6.9 L/100km hwy

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

DISCOVER CHEVROLET

MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED FOR LESS THAN YOU EXPECT

FULLY LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT

2015 CRUZE

10 STANDARD AIR BAGS > POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS

2015 CRUZE LT

LEASE $94 BI-WEEKLY, THAT'S LIKE:

WEEKLY

$47 @ 0%

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

THIS OFFER IS ON FWD AND INCLUDES $500 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, $2,500 CASH CREDITS, FREIGHT & PDI.

$17,495

Safety >

Airbags

10

ALL 2015’s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE: Safety

2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AIR CONDITIONING POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS

^*

2015 EQUINOX ¥¥

YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES **

5

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^

5 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 10 STANDARD AIRBAGS BLUETOOTH

YOUR FIRST FOUR WEEKLY

PAYMENTS ON US!

6.3

Fuel Efficiency † L/100km hwy

(PROVIDED AS 2 BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS)*

‡

EQUINOX LS STARTING FROM

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AIR CONDITIONING

POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, MIRRORS REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

Fuel Efficiency †

LTZ AWD MODEL SHOWN

7.3 L/100km hwy

4G LTE Wi-Fi ~

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^

FOR MONTHS

REMOTE STARTER 7" MYLINK COLOUR TOUCH RADIO

Airbags

Safety >

10

4G LTE Wi-Fi ~

BLUETOOTH 4G LTE WITH WI-FI ~

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WITH $1,550 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $20,969¥. INCLUDES $500 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, $2,000 LEASE CASH , FREIGHT & PDI.

LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT: ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE WIFI LED ACCENT LIGHTS BACK-UP CAMERA ^*

Safety 4G LTE Wi-Fi ~

2015 TRAX SUV

LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT:

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ONSTAR 4G LTE WITH WI-FI ~

+

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

THIS OFFER IS ON FWD AND INCLUDES $750 OWNER CASH FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS††, $4,200 CASH CREDITS, FREIGHT & PDI.

$22,995

¥¥

ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE UP TO $1,500 IN OWNER CASH ‡‡

LOADED WITH THE FEATURES YOU WANT:

17" ALUMINUM WHEELS SIRIUS XM SATELLITE RADIO

+

Best-In-Class Rear Seat Leg Room

††

CHEVROLET.CA

OFFERS END JULY 30TH

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

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LT (1SA), and purchase of a Trax LS FWD, Equinox LS FWD. Freight ($1,600, $1,650, $1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery before July 30th, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet Cruze. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $20,969 ($2,000 lease cash and a $446 Owner Cash) for a Cruze LT (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $94 for 48 months at 0.0% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,550 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $11,369, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,600. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between July 1st – July 30th, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS). $750 credit available on others Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty). 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 Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between July 1st – July 30th, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS) ; $1,500 credit available on other eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28 and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ^*Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (http://www.SaferCar.gov). + Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2015 Trax and Equinox the 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. ‡ Purchase prices include a cash credit of $2,500 and $446 Owner Cash and apply to new 2015 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase prices of $17,495 (LS FWD) include Freight, Air Tax but exclude 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. ‡‡ Purchase price includes a cash credit of $4,200 and $670 Owner Cash and apply to new 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase prices of $22,995 (LS FWD) includes Freight, Air Tax but 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. ¥¥ Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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