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Finding solutions for Hwy. 16

WINNER The Lakes Animal Friendship Society held a contest to see if children could guess the breeds.

Noah from Francois Lake Elementary School was the first prize winner, Kai (seen here) also from the same school won the second prize draw from all the entries.

First Nations leaders invited to symposium FLAVIO NIENOW

A transportation symposium will seek to engage municipalities and First Nations communities to find transportation solutions along the Prince Rupert to Prince George Hwy. 16 corridor.

The symposium will take place in Smithers on Nov. 24, 2015. Representatives from the 23 First Nations communities along the Hwy. 16 corridor were invited, as well as municipal government organizations.

Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam confirmed he will be attending the symposium. Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George said he will send a representative on his behalf, and Wet’suwet’en Chief Karen Ogen said she won’t be participating due to another commitment on the same day.

Discussions will focus on finding transportation options to address both medical and non-medical travel along Hwy. 16.

“I’m confident that we will be able to develop a vision for a communitybased transportation model that is supported by First Nations and municipal communities along the Hwy. 16 corridor,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone. “This symposium will build on the work we’ve done to date as we continue to engage First Nations to find practical, affordable and sustainable solutions for the communities along the Hwy. 16 corridor.”

According to the provincial government, due to the significant distance between communities along the highway corridor, a “one size fits all approach” won’t be the solution. In order to identify the main challenges faced by communities along the highway corridor, government launched a broad survey that will help guide discussions during the symposium.

Inquest recommendations discussed

We complied with the vast majority of recommendations, says Hampton Affiliates CEO

FLAVIO NIENOW According to Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates – company that owns Babine Forest Products, the sawmill has “complied with the vast majority” of the coroner’s inquest recommendations.

The inquest into the explosion that killed two workers at Babine Forest Products in 2012 concluded Aug. 31, 2015, with 41 recommenda-

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Although Zika did not want to make a public comment about each recommendation, the CEO discussed the progress made on each recommendation with all Babine employees earlier this month.

“As I committed publicly, I presented to the Babine crew each recommendation from the inquest and what our response has been or will be,” he said.

One of these responses was that the company has improved its employee relations and First Nations cultural awareness. Workers’ testimony during the inquest exposed concerns with “bullying, intimidation and discrimination,” which might have prevented workers from bringing forward safety concerns.

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Oct. 16, one of the residents of Dorothy Frontage Road was still missing.

On Monday Oct. 19, the person was confirmed dead. The investigation is now being conducted by the B.C. Coroners Service.

Barb McLintock, Spokesperson for the B.C. Coroners Service, said the identity of the deceased will only be released once the RCMP has declared the death “non-suspicious” and all necessary steps have been taken.

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Closure of Lakeland Hotel has reduced alcohol-related violence, says RCMP

Andrea Currie The closure of Burns Lake’s Lakeland Hotel may have contributed to a significant decrease in the amount of drug and alcohol-related violence in town, according to the Burns Lake RCMP. Skin Tyee First Nation purchased the property earlier this year and is planning major renovations and upgrades. The site has been closed for a few months while crews prepare the building for its renovations.

This information was brought to village council when corporal Terry Gillespie and Sabrina St. Pierre presented the Burns Lake RCMP's quarterly report on Oct. 13, 2015.

Gillespie also described how domestic violence has been a priority in the district this year, saying the RCMP was able to increase the amount domestic violence charges pursued due to enforcement during parole breeches. “[We were] checking that people aren’t contacting people they’re not supposed to be contacting and we went from three breaches in this quarter last year to 10 breaches this quarter,” he said.

One challenge the RCMP is facing this year is the fact that they exceeded their provincial annual budget by nearly double due to one-off and rare incidents such as the recent triple murder. On April 27, 2015, the Burns Lake RCMP attended a residence in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue in Burns Lake after receiving a report of potential foul play and found three people dead inside.

Gillespie concluded his presentation by describing the large amount of turnover happening to the local detachment in the next couple months. He explained that four constable positions will need to be filled as a number of officers are going on leave or transferring out of town.

“It's just the point in the cycle where we have the bulk of our members completing their four year requirement and transferring out unfortunately,” explained Gillespie. “We are currently engaging with staff to identify replacements for these members as soon as possible.”

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Burns Lake’s secret garden

Let’s get real about trade deals

It is always rewarding to do a story for Lakes District News and feel that people are excited about an initiative.

That’s the feeling I got from covering Burns Lake’s new community garden. Well, maybe I shouldn’t say “new,” considering that the original allotment garden - located on municipal land adjacent to the Immaculata Church - was built in 2002.

Up until a couple of months ago, however, most people in Burns Lake did not know there was a community garden in town. That is partially because the site had been neglected for a number of years, with only a few of the beds being utilized.

Tracey Payne, now the president of the newlyformed Burns Lake Community Garden Society, said she saw the garden for the first time only a few moments before a meeting about the garden on Aug. 20, 2015. She even called it a “secret garden.”

Well, the secret is out. What is also not a secret anymore is the fact that the community garden society – along with the help of community volunteers – has done a remarkable job recovering the site and creating initiatives seeking to involve the entire community.

Over the last couple of months, volunteers have cut back the overgrowth of grass and thistles, removed three tandem truckloads of thistle infested soil and removed a thistle infested composter bin. In addition, the community garden society has been discussing how they can provide outreach to the elderly, people with mobility issues and young families. The group recently made a presentation to village council to share their initiatives and ask for government support. Their efforts certainly paid off. On Oct. 13, council voted unanimously to create an access point to the community garden from Nault Drive and make general upgrades to the property - adding gravel to improve access to the garden site, moving the fence to accommodate the parking lot and removing small trees.

In a report presented to council, village staff acknowledged that keeping a community garden in town has a variety of positive “environmental and social” impacts in addition to improving the appeal of the neighbourhood. What the report could have added was that keeping a community garden in town also has economic and health benefits.

Gardening can greatly improve people’s mental health and help combat stress. Learning to grow plants is mentally stimulating and adds to an individual’s knowledge and expertise. In addition, it improves physical activity levels - especially for the elderly - helping to keep cognitive outputs as people age. For youth, community gardens can be a powerful tool to promote good work habits, responsibility and improve their food knowledge. Since community gardening is a social activity, people can develop skills such as decision making, problem solving and negotiation. Community gardens also work as an outdoor community centre, helping locals meet new people and increasing their sense of community and belonging.

By growing some of their own food, individuals and families have access to fresh, nutritious food, improving food security and helping them save money on groceries. Not to mention, many community gardens donate food to local food banks. Burns Lake’s community garden has already sparked the interest of the community. Since all the current 16 allotment beds have gardeners, the garden society plans to add an additional four beds before the 2016 growing season. What’s inspiring about this initiative is that this proactive group of local residents continues to develop plans and finding ways to involve more community members in their project. Initiatives such as this one bring people together and make people feel proud to live in Burns Lake.

As the dust settles from Monday’s federal election, to paraphrase former prime minister Kim Campbell, it’s time to talk about serious issues again.

The Conservatives were hoping to make 2015 a free trade election, by signing onto the world’s largest trade deal at the end of July.

But things didn’t go as planned at the talks in Maui, and Canada was among the players that walked away from the Trans-Pacific Partnership table at that time.

Then came five days of round-the-clock negotiations in Atlanta, with the U.S. pushing for a deal with Japan, Korea, Australia and other Pacific Rim powerhouses to normalize trade in 40 per cent of the world’s economy. And the TPP came together at the end of September.

Canada and B.C. essentially got what our governments were demanding, which was broad access to Pacific Rim markets and continued protection for nearly all of domestic dairy, poultry and egg markets. Also preserved was B.C.’s regulated market for logs and U.S. lumber sales.

The 200-kg gorilla of the TPP burst out in the heat of the election campaign, and the Kim Campbell rule was demonstrated again. Much of the discussion revolved around alleged secrecy, as the legal text of the deal won’t be out for some time to come. Protected farmers downed their pitchforks, counting their blessings, and their guaranteed compensation.

The NDP was forced to come out against the TPP, as it was against trade deals with the U.S., Mexico, Europe and others. But it’s getting lonely for them as the rest of the world moves on.

Within days of the TPP deal, the World Bank issued one of its periodic reports on “extreme poverty,” which it defines as an income of less than $1.90 U.S. a day. And 2015 is the first year when fewer than 10 per cent of the world’s people remain below this global poverty line, down from 12.8 per cent in 2012.

It’s easy for comfortable First World folks to protest conditions in running shoe and cell phone factories in India or China, but the graph of extreme poverty in those countries shows steep decline since 1990. Trade and technology are lifting up the poorest of the world.

For B.C., withdrawing from Pacific Rim trade is unthinkable. We worry a lot about lumber and copper and natural gas, but the TPP also opens up huge markets for services, where much of our economic future awaits.

The question for us is simple. Can we compete in health sciences, engineering, architecture, digital media, and information technology? Do we want to?

The TPP doesn’t change B.C.’s dependency on the United States. As with NAFTA, our vital lumber trade remains under a separate agreement, which expired on Oct. 1.

I’m told by federal and provincial officials that at this stage, the U.S. isn’t even taking our calls on the softwood lumber agreement, which Canada and B.C. want extended. Americans are preoccupied with the TPP and domestic politics.

After decades of bitter legal actions from the American industry, the latest softwood deal has provided a rough peace. It set a floor price for B.C.’s allegedly subsidized lumber exports, with an export tax collected by Canada when the price went below the floor of $355 per thousand board feet. That money went back into our government general revenue.

Higher prices meant no export tax was collected through 2014 and early 2015, and only five per cent as of September. Now that the agreement is expired, by default we have actual free trade in lumber for up to the next year.

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Insurance Corp. of B.C settles on 5.5 per cent rate hike

Average driver to pay $60 more per year Jeff Nagel The Insurance Corp. of B.C. has decided to raise basic auto insurance premiums by 5.5 per cent, driving up the annual cost by more than $44 for the average driver.

And a further jump in optional premiums for coverage like third-party liability will add nearly $16, for an annual increase of about $60 on average.

The basic premium increase is less than the 6.7 per cent jump ICBC had warned in August might be required as a result of rapidly rising injury claims and the resulting payouts.

The hit is lower in part because the province has approved an unusual $450-million transfer of capital from ICBC's optional insurance business to the basic insurance side.

There's been growing financial pressure on the basic side, while ICBC has had more wriggle room in recent years to actually decrease rates on its optional side, where it does not hold a monopoly and competes with private insurers.

But officials say optional costs are now also on the rise because optional third-party liability insurance covers injury payouts over $200,000.

Adrian Dix, the NDP's critic on ICBC, noted the average driver will be paying nearly 30 per cent more in basic premiums than they did when Christy Clark became premier in 2011.

"Overall what we're talking about is a major, major increase in rates for the average motorist," said Dix, who lays part of the blame on management decisions at ICBC and trouble with the rollout of its new computer system.

He noted the provincial government has not opted to forgo the $160-million annual dividend it extracts each year from ICBC's optional side.

"They're not sacrificing," Dix said.

"They're doing a double dip on the optional side."

Canadian Taxpayers Federation spokesman Jordan Bateman said the continued flow of dividends to the government is particularly frustrating.

"Despite the fact we get gouged for more money each year, the government continues to suck all the profits out and puts them into general revenue," Bateman said.

"We have a government that talks about cess. affordability but erodes it when it comes ICBC projects bodily injury claims costs to ICBC rates that continually jump higher will hit $2.3 billion this year, up from $2.17 than the rate of inflation." billion in 2014. Those costs are up 64 per Transportation Minister Todd Stone said cent since 2008. The number of injury more than 80 per cent of motorists use ICBC claims are up about 11 per cent from the prefor both basic and optional coverage and vious year. they are paying only 13 per cent more than Another basic rate hike is guaranteed next in 2011 after recent optional rate cuts are year. taken into account.

The province's rate smoothing policy reForgoing the annual dividend to governquires each new year's rates be no more than ment would have only trimmed the basic rate 1.5 per cent above or below the previous hike to 5.2 per cent, Stone said. year's.

That means ICBC will be considering That 0.3 per cent reduction would have been "negligible" in terms of impact on cus- an increase of between four and seven per tomers, he said, but would "blow a pretty cent next fall.

The proposed basic rate hike, effective significant hole" in the province's budget.

He called the $450-million transfer a one- Nov. 1, must still be approved by the B.C. time shift that can't be repeated next year Utilities Commission. because there won't be enough excess capital on the optional side.

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Village of Burns Lake Request for Proposal for a Signage Strategy Overview The Village of Burns Lake is completing a signage strategy to help prioritize municipal signage needs in Burns Lake and is seeking a qualified consultant to complete the work.

Please review the RFP at www.burnslake.ca for all of the information. Closing date is October 26, 2015 at 10am.

AGM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Lakes District Community Services Society invites you to attend the agencies

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, October 29th, 2015

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NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! For more information contact: Kelly Turford, Executive Director 250 692 7577 kelly.turford@ld-cs.ca

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We have a good working relationship Editor: Re: Article on Eagle Spirits oil pipeline controversy in the Lakes District newspaper We want to provide feedback to the article noted above on the division it portrays in the article between the Lake Babine Nation, Burns Lake Band and the Wet'suwet'en First Nation.

The article is correct that the Lake Babine Nation and Wet'suwet'en First Nation are not engaging with Enbridge or Eagle Spirit pipeline proposals. However, we do respect each respective nations desire to engage with these said pipelines. Each nation has their own internal processes and we do not interfere as neighbouring nations. In fact, the three nations have a very good and respectful working relationship as we have other initiatives that we collaborate and partner on such as the Chinook Comfor board and the Native Development Corporation to name a few.

We disagree how the Lakes District News article is perceived, or is leading the public to believe we are at odds with one another by using statements stated by Wes Sam " as he fired back." This depicts a feud of some sort which is not the case with these three nations.

We want the community of Burns Lake and surrounding communities to know that these three nations have their own processes within the community and are unified on different initiatives, and the we do have a good working relationship.

Should you wish to speak directly to the leadership or the undersigned please do so.

Sincerely, Wet'suwet'en First Nation / Chief Karen Ogen Burns Lake Band / Chief Dan George Lake Babine Nation / Chief Wilf Adam

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Send letters to: The Editor, Lakes District News, Box 309, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. Fax to 250-692-3685 or email to newsroom@ldnews.net

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Map of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project. Enbridge Inc. proposes the construction of a 1200-km twin pipeline that would carry diluted bitumen from Alberta’s oilsands to B.C.’s coast, passing directly through Burns Lake.

Northern Gateway project's fate uncertain till judges decide

Judges reserved their decision regarding the controversial project

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www.burnslakefamilies.ca/ecdc It is now up to three federal appeal court judges to decide the fate of the Northern Gateway pipeline project - which, if constructed, would pass through Burns Lake.

Eighteen lawsuits against the controversial project - launched by a collection of First Nations, environmental groups and a labour union - were presented in the federal court of appeal in Vancouver earlier this month.

The litigation hearing concluded Oct. 8 with judges reserving their decision on whether Box 480, Highway 16, Burns Lake to sustain or quash the government's approval of the project.

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United Steelworkers calls for public inquiry

WorkSafeBC was concerned with potential industry pushback

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The United Steelworkers (USW) is accusing WorkSafeBC of not prioritizing the safety of workers after the explosion that killed two employees at Babine Forest Products in Burns Lake.

The accusation came after USW obtained a document through a freedom of information request which stated WorkSafeBC was concerned that an enforcement strategy to address wood dust in sawmills would lead to industry pushback.

Written 38 days after the Jan. 20, 2012 explosion at Babine Forest Products, the memo stated that although the cause of the blast had not yet been determined, wood dust was being considered as a potential factor.

In the memo, Barry Nakahara, WorkSafeBC's Prevention Manager for the Interior North Region, said there had been at least two other explosions in wood products production plants over the previous few years.

Nakahara said in the memo that this would be a “timely opportunity” to raise awareness around the issue of wood dust and to bring attention to this hazard across the industry. However, he wrote, “Industry insensitivity to the issue given the recent event and limited clarity around what constitutes an explosion could lead to push back if an enforcement strategy is pursued at this time.”

Approximately two months after the memo was issued, Lakeland Sawmills in Prince George was destroyed in a similar blast, killing two workers and leaving over 20 others injured.

Stephen Hunt, USW Director for Western Canada, says this internal document clearly demonstrates that WorkSafeBC was more concerned about pushback from industry CEOs than the health and safety of workers.

“If this does not call for a public inquiry, I don't know what does," says Hunt. "Premier Christy Clark made a promise to the families who lost loved ones in these explosions that there would be justice and answers forthcoming. To date, there has been neither.”

In addition, USW claims WorkSafeBC provided a different version of Nakahara’s memo during the Lakeland inquest - a version that did not include the statement regarding industry sensitivity and pushback. Nakahara later called the memo presented during the Lakeland inquest “an earlier version.”

"WorkSafeBC should be ashamed of the lengths it went to cover up this internal document from the public,” said Hunt. “They are a public agency responsible for worker safety in British Columbia, but their behaviour has been secretive and their priorities have been skewed.”

WorkSafeBC spokesperson Scott McCloy said USW fundamentally misinterpreted an internal memo from a regional manager to his officers and left the impression that WorkSafeBC was soft on enforcement with wood manufacturing employers in early 2012.

McCloy said Nakahara’s comment about “industry pushback” in the memo included both employers and workers. He went on to say that, at the end of February 2012, WorkSafeBC did not have any firm information on which to base an enforcement initiative with sawmills, which was the point of the memo.

“At of the end of February 2012, WorkSafeBC did not definitively know the causes of the Babine explosion; what we had at that point were indications that combustible dust may have been a factor in the explosion at Babine Forest Products, which was relayed to our staff, industry and labour representatives as soon as possible.”

“Employers as well as labour stakeholders rightly expect to understand what hazards an inspection initiative would be addressing; as of Feb. 27, 2012, this was still not clear and this is reflected in Nakahara’s brief comment,” said McCloy.

In addition, McCloy says Nakahara spoke to the matter during the Lakeland inquest, but USW’s counsel left the inquest prior to Nakahara’s appearance on the stand.

“This information was all fully explored during the Lakeland and Babine inquests,” said McCloy. “WorkSafeBC participated completely and transparently in the process providing full disclosure of information to the B.C. Coroners Service.”

“It is mystifying to WorkSafeBC why the USW would choose to raise it [this memo] again now, particularly with an incorrect interpretation.”

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the province, including the Yinka Dene Alliance – an alliance of First Nations groups in Northern B.C. that have joined forces to ban the proposed project from their territories.

Wet’suwet’en Chief Karen Ogen spoke on behalf of the Yinka Dene Alliance saying all First Nations that were in court against Northern Gateway have broad support.

“We stand with the representatives of more than 100 First Nations that fully support the members of the Yinka Dene Alliance and other First Nations in court challenging the project,” said Ogen.

Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam and Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George have also said they were against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway.

Soon after the litigation hearing concluded, John Carruthers, President of the Northern Gateway pipeline project, released a statement saying he recognizes the company “still has more work to do” in order to achieve further First Nations support.

“After Northern Gateway received government approval last year, we were very clear in stating that we still had more work to do in achieving further First Nations and Métis support,” said Carruthers. “As stewards of the land, First Nations and Métis communities have a direct role in the environmental protection of lands and waters along our pipeline corridor and in marine operations.”

“Despite this litigation hearing, we remain committed to working collaboratively with the applicant First Nations and would be very pleased to develop mutually beneficial solutions with them. Northern Gateway is open to change,” he added. “We will continue to adapt and address First Nation and Métis concerns as they arise and seek opportunities for meaningful, respectful dialogue with all groups.”

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Fighting to keep the current model of CNC’s family programs

Lakes District Family Enhancement Society is gathering support

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Andrea Currie Village council agreed to write a letter of support to help preserve the current model of integrated family support services (family programs) practiced at the College of New Caledonia (CNC).

The letter was requested by Joan Ragsdale and Julie Daum, representing the Lakes District Family Enhancement Society (LDFES), during a council meeting on Oct. 13, 2015.

The letter is in response to the decision by the CNC executive in Prince George to cancel all family programs currently running by March 2016.

“It’s a very unusual situation,” Ragsdale explained. “We had very functional provincially recognized programs on the ground working, but the CNC executive has chosen not to have those programs anymore; so it’s in a transition phase where Lakes District news file photo it’s back to those contractors, who also live out of our community, to make those decisions on what A support letter will be written by the Village of Burns Lake council to help preserve the current model of integrated family support services. services will look like.”

Ragsdale elaborated that the ball is now in the the same impact as it would if it was in one place.” funding agencies’ court.

The hub model at the college has progressed over the last 25 “It goes back to the contractors to decide what services will years and was even recognized by the late Clyde Hertzman (deremain and how they will look in our community, so a loss and scribed by the Globe and Mail as a world leader in early childchange in services may potentially happen, and if those services aren’t retained in our community you’re going to be looking at… hood development), who called the family programs at the cola significant increase in vulnerability in families.” lege in Burns Lake as “One of the most sophisticated and highly Ragsdale and Daum further explained that their hope is that implemented hub models in the province.” funders may be encouraged to keep contracts together and to enRagsdale referred to the early intrust them to a local community-based organization. In response tervention services team (EIS) as to a question from councilor John Illes, Ragsdale added that in emblematic of how the hub model terms of who could take on these contracts, she believed that LD- functions by describing how each FES is a solid candidate. therapist at the college currently has “Lakes District Family Enhancement Society has a really a caseload of 125 clients - 90 clients strong directorship that understands families and services,” she over the provincially recommended said. caseload of 35 clients per therapist.

In response to a question from councilor Chris Beach, RagsRagsdale also explained how the dale described their hope for the best-case scenario, where it may large caseload demonstrates the huge be possible for the college to then rent out the same space to need in our area. whoever held the contracts. This would allow for seamless transi“The reason why it’s possible is tion of services with little impact on day-to-day services for local because EIS sits in a hub model apfamilies and the professionals facilitating these programs. proach; it’s able to utilize other proDaum then took the opportunity to clarify how family programs work at the college, explaining how a range of programs fessionals and family support work- including the Ashurst Children’s Centre Daycare, the Early In- ers [at the college],” she said. “That tervention Services team (comprised of Occupational and Speech kind of case load is only possible with integrated services.” therapists, and a Rehab Assistant) as well as family support programs like Healthier Babies, Brighter Futures - are funded through contracts with Boxes & brochures available now at agencies such as the local churches or from these stores: Ministry of Children and Family DevelopYour Dollar Store With More ment (MCFD), and all The Real Canadian depend on what they Wholesale Club referred to as the “hub model.”

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Supreme Court okays roadside prohibitions JEFF NAGEL Canada's top court has upheld B.C.'s tough system of roadside penalties for impaired drivers, including vehicle impoundments, stiff fines and immediate 90-day licence suspensions.

The Supreme Court of Canada handed down twin judgments Friday that back key elements of the provincial government's policy after it was challenged by motorists.

Justices said there was "no doubt" automatic roadside prohibitions are within the province's jurisdiction and a valid regulatory measure.

They rejected the argument of opponents that the penalties effectively create an offence that requires a right to a fair trial, not an instant decision by police after a failed blood-alcohol reading on a portable device.

The court found the province's "pressing and substantial" goal of enacting the scheme "was not to oust the criminal law, but rather to prevent death and serious injury on public roads by removing drunk drivers and deterring impaired driving."

Roadside penalties have largely supplanted criminal investigations and prosecutions for impaired driving in B.C. The amount of time and money expended on drunk driving cases in the courts and by police is down because of the nearly 70 per cent drop in impaired charges.

Police still pursue criminal charges in cases of injury or death due to drunk driving.

Defence lawyers have criticized the immediate roadside prohibitions as a de facto decriminalization of most cases of impaired driving.

Although drivers who are caught and punished at roadside face stiff sanctions, they do not usually risk an impaired driving conviction and criminal record.

Also before the courts was the constitutionality of the compulsory demand to provide a breath sample or face roadside penalties.

A majority of Supreme Court justices said the original 2010 provision did violate the Charter of Rights protection against unlawful search and seizure.

The province amended its law in 2012 to allow drivers who fail a roadside breath test to take a second test – the lowest of the two readings is used – and created a process for them to appeal driving prohibitions.

"Our belief is that the amendments our government made in June 2012 already address the constitutional issues noted in the court's decision," B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said.

It's not yet clear if drivers penalized in the first two years of the program could be compensated.

Anton welcomed the ruling, adding immediate roadside prohibitions have been "very effective" and have saved an estimated 260 lives over the past five years.

"People are learning from them, they're not drinking and driving as much," Anton said.

"As soon as you blow that warn or that fail you will be penalized. And that is what deters people from drinking and driving. That's what keeps our roads safe."

Defence lawyers intend to continue to challenge elements of the B.C. law that were not addressed by the top court.

About 18,000 roadside prohibitions are issued each year and about two per cent are successfully challenged through the review process.

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Burns Lake students making a difference to stop hunger

Students will drive around Burns Lake collecting donations for food bank

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Flavio Nienow A group of proactive students in Burns Lake will be making a difference in the community Submitted photo by spending an evening Burns Lake’s student interact club during their second annual ‘We scare hunger’ campaign. In 2014, the group collected 1100 food collecting food items items for the Lakes District Food Bank. for the Lakes District Food Bank. The students will be going door to door with Lakes District Secondary School’s (LDSS) minibus collecting the largest possible number of non-perishable food items.

“The goal this year is to fill the bus,” said LDSS teacher Patti Dube.

This will be the third consecutive year of the ‘We scare hunger’ campaign in Burns Lake. Last year, the group collected approximately 1100 food items.

“Students want to volunteer doing something concrete in the community that will have an immediate impact for those in need of food,” said Dube. “The students are always very encouraged by the amount of support they receive in the community for this event.”

The participating students are part of the student interact club, which is connected to the Rotary Club of Burns Lake. The group has about 30 members, with ages ranging from 13 to 17.

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Community volunteers and Lakes District Maintenance crews have worked over the last couple of months to improve conditions of the Burns Lake community garden, located on municipal land adjacent to the Immaculata Church.

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In the story ‘Reinvigorating community garden’ published in the Lakes District News’ Aug. 12, 2015 edition, Burns Lake’s Partnering 4 Healthier Communities (P4HC) committee was planning to hold a public meeting on Aug. 20 to determine the level of interest INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING INSTRUMENTAL in community gardening.

(IADL) Services for Seniors ousekeeping committee could notight have predicted back then was how much time and effort would be put into the town’s comisitingWhat the P4HC ervices ACTIVITIES OF munity garden over the next couple of months.

A contracted housekeeper will The friendly visitor program helps DAILY LIVING Since the Aug. seniors 20 meeting, Burns housekeeping Lake community garden society has completed a number of improvements to perform light isolated and vulnerable in the newly-formed the site.

They have also generated a great deal of interest in the garden, already having booked all of the beds for 2016. services. the communi ty establish a This program for offers Services Seniors Tracey Payne, President of the Burns Lake Community Garden Society, said there has been an outpouring of in-kind donations and supportive connection to enhance support services Housekeeping services may This program offers support volunteer time. the quality of their lives through Include: dusting, sweeping, spotto help seniors with services to help seniors with friendly visits.

A weekly visitcut from a the overgrowth Volunteers have back of grass and thistles using a six foot deck mower behind a tractor, a gas powered weed cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, non-medical day-to-day tasks, non-medical volunteereater canand take place the removed push lawn inmower; three tandem of thistle infested soil using a dump truck; and removed the thistle changing beds, truckloads laundry, kitchen day-to-day tasks. making it easier for them to stay in home, out in the composter communitybin or with via a backhoe. infested and bathroom cleaning. their own homes, remain telephone. But if you’re wondering why you hadn’t heard about a community garden in Burns Lake before, don’t worry. You are not alone. In ELIGIBILITY independent, socialize and stay fact, the president of the Burns Lake community garden society saw the site for the first time just minutes before the Aug. 20 meeting.

• 65 years or older connected to their community.

“Even though I am an avid gardener and have lived in the community for some time, I honestly did not know that the garden ex• Living independently easonal isted,” she said. “I call it the secret garden.”

• Resides in Burns Lake ligibility Although only 12 residents showed up at the Aug. 20 meeting, almost all of those who attended chose to participate in some way. ssistance SERVICES AVAILABLE “We all agreed that the existing garden was a most excellent site, but that it had to look like there was hope that a good garden could •65 years or older Light Yard Work / Snow Shoveling Friendly visits grow there,” said Payne. ransportation Transportati on •Living independently Assistance with mowThe raking gardenleaves, is located on municipal land adjacent to the Immaculata Church. The original allotment garden and fence were built • Housekeeping ing lawns, pruning and maintaining Volunteer drivers are able to  Resides in Burns Lake in 2002.

• Grocery Shopping safe outdoor spaces. Clearing of offer transport to & from medical Councillor Susan Lutick of the Taylor Lutick of the walkways and driveways Ali of snow • Light yard work / snow removal appointments that To REGISTER Schienbein explained 4-H Club would to Southside 4-H Club would like to ervices vailable and ice in the Southside winter months • Informati on / Referral Services canlike not be or to BOOK that although the garden provides a safe and secure home accommodated  Friendly visits • Transportation for services FEE FOR SERVICE space has been around environment. by the Rambler’s  Housekeeping • Grocery Shopping Services are provided FREE by please contact for a number of years, Tuesday / Thursday schedule.  Light yard work / snow removal Takysie Lake with the excepti on of (250) 692 7577 volunteers Information / Referral Services the garden had been rocery hopping Ranching Guiding light housekeeping. neglected, with only a Resort nformation Services Transportation to and from the few of the beds being for for Lakes District ee for ervice grocery store and assistance  Senior’s Resource Guide (Gov) utilized. In addition, a purchasing purchasing Community Services Society carrying / putting groceries away.

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There are currently 16 allotment beds that already have gardeners. The garden society hopes to add an additional four beds before the 2016 growing season. The village’s public work crews work on upgrading Burns Lake’s community garden. Crews will be adding gravel to improve access to the property, move the fence to accommodate the parking lot, relocate the water line and remove small trees.

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the garden and there had been little or no grass cutting in recent years, so the site had become quite overgrown.

“The community garden society has done some amazing work in a very short period of time,” said Schienbein.

Payne says she believes the community garden could become a “real asset” to the green space around town. She said the garden is ✔ 30-DAY GUARANTEE. ✔ TIRE ROTATION. situated on a “naturally beautiful site,” with a fence and a water source. However, she recognizes that it will take time and effort to ✔ LIFETIME BALANCING. ✔ ROAD HAZARD GUARANTEE. ✔ FLAT REPAIRS. ✔ FREE AIR. further develop the site and make it “a point of pride for the community.” *Valid on personal use passenger and light truck vehicles only.

“There is much work to be done to create an attractive green space that improves the appeal of our community,” said Payne.

Hwy 16 W, Burns Lake • 250-692-7542 • www.kaltire.com There are currently 16 allotment beds that already have gardeners. The garden society hopes to add an additional four beds before the 2016 growing season. In addition, the group is currently discussing how they can provide outreach to the elderly, people with mobility issues and young families.

“A key element of our work will be educating participants about the Prepare for the road test. benefits of gardening and growing good local Learn the proper procedures for th food,” said Payne. manoeuvres required to pass the Apart from providing road test. th th th th gardening opportuniOctober 26 , 27 , 28 & 29 , 2015 Proper lane changing, shoulder ties for all Burns Lake residents, the group checks, two and three point turns, hopes the garden will parallel and stall parking and much also improve the sense more. Take the guess work out of The Edge Pro of community and conthe road test. nection to the environDriving Academy Emphasis put on self defensive ment. Furthermore, the we offer: driving techniques, identifying road group hopes the com• Driver Assessments munity garden will prohazards and being a confident, • Individual Lessons 90 min. each vide educational activiskilled driver.

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Off-road vehicle registration mandatory on Nov. , 2015 Off-road vehicle registration and safety provisions are mandatory on Crown land effective Nov. 1, 2015, following passage of regulations in support of the Off-Road Vehicle Act. The new regulations will promote safe and responsible use of B.C.'s backcountry, and include provisions on number plate placement, rules for child operators and safety equipment requirements. Operating standards include: • Helmets: Helmets must be worn when operating an off-road vehicle (ORV). For standards of acceptable helmets see section 22 of the Off- Road Vehicle Regulation at www.bclaws.ca (OffRoad Vehicle Act).

• Seat belts: If a manufacturer has installed seat belts, then the seat belt must be worn during the operation of that vehicle.

• Lights: ORVs must use lights during low visibility conditions when riding on Crown land 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. If lights are not installed by the manufacturer, temporary lights can be attached to the ORV. For details on light standards see section 24 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation.

• Children: Children must be supervised when riding on Crown land and be riding an appropriate sized ORV as recommended by the manufacturer. For details, see sections 16-18 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation.

The off-road vehicle registration is integrated within the pre- existing structure of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia's (ICBC) motor vehicle registry. This will reduce implementation costs and allows off road vehicle owners to register at any of the 900+ ICBC insurance brokers in the province.

The regulations also fulfil the Province's commitment to create a sticker option for those ORVs which are unable to house metal plates.

Owners who already secured an ORV number plate during voluntary registration can, between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2015, bring their registration and metal plate to any ICBC broker and exchange their metal plate for a sticker for no charge. After Dec. 31, 2015, an $18 fee will apply to exchange a metal plate for a sticker or vice versa.

As well, snowmobile owners who have already registered their vehicles under the Motor Vehicle (All Terrain) Act will be eligible for refund, up until Nov. 16, 2015, when they register under the ORV Act. The refund will be for the amount they had already paid - this will be $5 for transfers and $10 for registration.

Voluntary registration has been in place since Nov. 17, 2014, and since then over 35,000 users have registered. As of Nov. 1, 2015, registration will be mandatory. The combined cost of the number plate and registration fee remains $48.

These changes, made possible by the passage of the Off-Road Vehicle Act on March 24, 2014, support the Province's Off Road Vehicle Management Framework. The framework helps British Columbians get out and enjoy the beauty of the province's backcountry and ensure off-road vehicles, including snowmobiles, are driven in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

The regulations govern the rules of operation, safety standards, penalties and conditions of use for a wide range of ORVs, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles or "quads", dirt bikes and side-by-sides (e.g. Rhinos and Argos).

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Greyhound bus service in talks Alicia Bridges

pression that they were struggling and that they were looking at all of their options.”

Bachrach said those options included, “the possibility of Greyhound Canada says it is not terminating its service in northRE/MAX Wrightway ern B.C. despite meeting with municipal leaders to discuss declin- whether they could keep operating in our region at all.”

Responding to the mayor’s comments, Greyhound told Black ing passenger numbers. www.themainthing.ca Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach was one of three mayors in Press last week it had not pulled any services.

Asked whether any service cuts were being considered, the northern B.C. who met with Greyhound representatives about a “the main thing is that the main month ago to discuss the company’s steadily dropping ridership company said it was currently evaluating all of its B.C. routes. thing is the main thing” One service from Calgary to Cranbrook will be cancelled on in the North.

He said last week the company gave him the impression it was Oct. 15.

“We regularly assess our routes and customer loads per trip thinking about shutting down its northern service completely.

“They came to town and we sat of these routes to determine the demand in each location,” said down and we had a chat about Grey- Greyhound spokesperson Ashley Sears.

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A free workshop for new dads. Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Burns Lake Heritage

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Raider or Radar has come such a long way from when he first came to the shelter. He now purrs from the moment you arrive til the moment you leave, rather than run away from you. Radar is ~ 8-9 months old and has been neutered and vaccinated, waiting for his forever family.

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Village of Burns Lake supports community garden

Flavio Nienow In just a couple of months, the newly-formed Burns Lake community garden society has successfully gathered support from the community and the local government.

On Sept. 29, 2015, the group made a presentation to village council, requesting a lease agreement and assistance on improving the access to the site.

The current access to the community garden, which winds through the parking lot for Immaculata Church, is deemed unsafe, making delivery of soils and building materials difficult. The garden society believes that creating an access directly from village streets would allow a safe passage and avoid further inconveniencing property owners in the area.

On Oct. 13, mayor and council voted unanimously to create an access point to the community garden from Nault Drive.

Council also voted to make general upgrades to the garden property.

“We are simply adding gravel to our own lane way to provide proper access to the property, moving the fence to accommodate the parking lot and removing some small trees,” explained Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer of the Village of Burns Lake. “The water line will also be relocated.”

The upgrades will be done by the village’s public works department beginning this year and will be complete by next year.

The approximate one-time cost of the improvements will be $5300 from the public works’ parks operational budget, spread over 2015 and 2016. The cost is for personnel and equipment, with approximately $500 going toward the purchase of gravel to improve access to the garden site.

Payne said the improved access to the garden via Nault Drive will be beneficial especially for seniors and individuals with mobility issues.

“We are thrilled to have the full support of mayor and council in our efforts,” said Payne. “Thanks to them and the terrific staff in the public works department, the garden will have a new front door.”

In addition, council authorized village staff to enter into a five-year lease agreement with the community garden society for the property for the price of $1.

“Since the community garden society has been formed, it is better practice to have a lease agreement,” explained Worthing. “This way the municipality can ensure the society is compliant with regulations and has the appropriate insurance and the society can continue to upgrade the gardens without risk of being moved.”

In a report presented to council during the Oct. 13 meeting, village staff acknowledged that allowing community members to keep gardens has a variety of positive environmental impacts and it also improves the appeal of the neighbourhood. In addition, allowing residents to keep gardens will have a positive social impact, allowing those who do not have space for a garden the possibility of growing money-saving produce.

Family & friends support meeting at Muriel Mould Learning Centre, Burns Lake, Tues.

7-8:30 p.m. (14 sessions) starting Nov. 3. More info: Heather (250) 692-7500.

Thank you!

Annual Seniors Picnic at Spirit Square The Burns Lake and District Seniors Society would like to thank Babine Forest Products Ltd for the use of their tents and the workers who put them up and down, for the use of their barbecue and the chefs that cooked the hamburgers.

Overwaitea for their donation of bottled water and gift

certificate.

Super Store for the donation of hamburgers.

Bob and Val Hanson for the ice to keep the drinks cool.

Village workers for the extra help with the electrical and the water.

Tweedsmuir Fiddlers for their wonderful music.

Island Gospel Church for the chairs.

The Library for the use of their tables.

Lakes District News for the help in advertising.

and to all the Society members who volunteered their time to make this a wonderful day.

and to everyone who came and enjoyed the picnic.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: Flu Vaccines will begin the second week of November, call us if you would like to be put on the call list (250) 694-3270.

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Veterans Appreciation Lunch Saturday, Nov 7 at 12:00 p.m. at the Burns Lake Legion.

Veterans are welcome to bring family members and friends.

Lunch is free four the Veterans family members pay $10.

Please call the Legion to RSVP if you will be attending.

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

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

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

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

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Expand your social circles and you may meet some influential new people, Libra. This can only help your reputation and open up new doors to various opportunities.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, you can’t seem to focus your attention on one thing this week.

However, wandering thoughts may put you in touch with some better ideas.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, take control of a situation that comes to light this week. No one else seems capable of taking the reins but you. Chances are you will be an excellent leader.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, you may like to tackle projects on your own, but sometimes letting someone else pitch in can provide a fresh perspective and a new way of doing things.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, you may be unable to keep everything organized this week. Don’t fret, as you need not be in complete control at every moment.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: It’s time to get serious about your job-seeking efforts, Gemini. Start putting out feelers and see what is available. Also, fine-tune your résumé to get noticed.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, you may be inspired to do something creative but don’t know where to begin. Pisces may be a good source of inspiration. You can work on a project together.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, while success brings you many things, it can feel lonely at the top. Make some time to reconnect and hang out with friends this week.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, make the necessary changes in your life to put primary goals back on target. These may be career or fitness goals or even plans to increase family time.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, this week may start off a little differently than most, but by midweek you will find your groove.

Our town Loved one using? Feeling hopeless? Do you have a loved one who has problems with alcohol, drugs or compulsive behaviours?

Attend a family & friends support meeting to learn how you can develop skills to help you cope and help your loved one choose recovery. Rides available from Fraser Lake. New meeting at Muriel Mould Learning Centre, Burns Lake, Tues. 7-8:30pm (14 sessions) starting Nov. 3. More info: Heather (250) 6927500.

Seniors curling starts Oct. 27, 9:30am12pm. every Tues. & Thurs.

Carrier Sekani Family Services Burns Lake Women’s Group gets together each Tues. at 10am to share success stories and support each other on our journey to creating fulfillment and wellness. Burns Lake Band Office. More info: Bonnie or Wanda (250) 6921800.

Community Badminton Tues., 7-9pm at LDSS gym. All skill levels and ages are welcome. More info: Karen (250) 692-6085.

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We all have trouble remembering passwords we don’t use every day, and it usually happens when family comes over and asks to use your WiFi. If you have a Windows 7 or 8 computer that is already connected to the network, and you have access to that computers administrative account, you can recover your existing password. In Windows 7, open the Network & Sharing Center.

Click on “Manage Wireless Connections” in the upper left, and then locate your network in the list. Double click on the network to open it, then open the Security tab. Your password will be hidden, but if you click on the “Show characters” check box, it will be revealed. Windows 8 is slightly different. Go to the Control Panel and open Network and Internet.

Click on “View network status and tasks”. You should see the word “Connections”, and near it you should see a WiFi icon and the name of your network. Click on the network and in the window that pops up click on Wireless Properties. Click on the Security Tab, then put a check next to Show characters and you have your password.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, listen more than you speak in the coming days. You can learn so much more by remaining quiet and taking it all in, and others will appreciate your attentiveness.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, after an exciting event, life may seem a little mundane for a while. Happiness is what you make of it. Try a new hobby or make some new friends.

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Burnt Bike’s Octoberquest. Take the Octoberquest to ride as many of the Burns Lake trails as you can before the snow flies.

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Celebrating Local Businesses

“We may not be big,

but we’re SMALL.” - Vinyl Cafe

Celebrate the unique experiences that small businesses have to offer during Small Business Week!

By shopping at a small business you are building a stronger community and local economy.

Think big and shop small!

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Things I learned from Love Burns Lake Submitted Just over two years ago, the Village of Burns Lake partnered with Northern Development Initiative Trust on a pilot project known as “Small Town Love” which led to the creation of the “Love Burns Lake” website. This program, originally founded in Quensel by an entrepreneur named Amy Quarry, has a vision of supporting small and independent business owners and recognizing the importance of local businesses in small towns like ours. Today, Burns Lake is one of 27 communities in the Small Town Love network and it is continuing to grow. During my involvement with this program, I have started to consider some of the things that I have learned while working with Love Burns Lake: • Small businesses help create a vibrant local economy. This is something I knew before Love Burns Lake, but it still deserves to be mentioned.

There is a statistic somewhere that states when you spend $100 at a local business, $75 dollars stays circulating in the community. That’s very important as those dollars supports local jobs and programs and creates new opportunities right here in the community. Even if you shifted 10% more of your budget into supporting local businesses, that can pave the way for new growth, new jobs and new opportunities.

• Local business owners are busy BUSY people: If you’re a small business owner, you’re a Jack (or Jill) of all trades. You are the bookkeeper, the manager, the sales representative and the mar-

keter all rolled into one. Outside of working hours, local business owners often spend their time working for many different causes they hold dear and often there isn’t much time at the end of the day for anything else. That’s why part of the vision for Love Burns Lake is to help recognize their contributions to our community and take off some of the pressure by providing a form of marketing that many businesses may not be able to take advantage of on their own.

• It is amazing what you can find in our local businesses: Did you know you can find a wide variety of yoga equipment at Gywn’s Green Grocers? Or you can find Merrell hiking boots at P&B Feeds? It is often a common complaint in Burns Lake that you can’t find anything here. While I acknowledge that there are some gaps in our local market, I continued to be shocked at the wide variety of products and services that are available in Burns Lake. Love Burns Lake is one tool to see what is available locally in our community and it’s not uncommon to hear “I didn’t even know that was in Burns Lake” when someone new visits the website.

We all know how important it is to shop local and support local businesses and sometimes it’s easier said than done. But tools like Love Burns Lake have been created to make it easier. It reintroduces us to some of the services in our community that we didn’t know existed in the first place or had forgotten about. So, as you’re building your Christmas lists this holiday season, I encourage you to explore the Love Burns Lake website and get out in the community to reacquaint yourself with our local businesses. Who knows what you learn while you are out exploring our community.

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Shopping is a big part of the holiday season, when families and friends gather to reconnect and exchange gifts. While the popularity of shopping online has grown, such practices are not always eco-friendly or timely, as gifts bought online must be packaged and shipped, wasting valuable resources and time that lastminute shoppers may not have.

The benefits of shopping locally go beyond convenience and the chance to reduce your carbon footprint. The following are a few ways that shopping locally this holiday season can directly benefit your community and the people who call it home.

Local economy When men and women shop locally, they are putting money back into their local communities. Local small businesses may be owned by your neighbours, and it can be comforting to know that your holiday shopping dollars are going to support a neighbour instead of a large corporation. Local businesses also employ your neighbours, so shopping local can strengthen the local economy by creating jobs that may not exist if you and members of your community fail to support local small businesses.

Community identity Local small businesses go a long way toward creating a neighbourhood identity, and that identity can create a stronger sense of community among you and your neighbours. In addition, a unique community identity can make your town more attractive to outsiders, and that

appeal can improve the value of local real estate while also attracting more people to local businesses in your neighbourhood.

Uniqueness of gifts The gifts you buy when shopping locally also can benefit your community. Gifts purchased from small local businesses tend to be more unique than items bought from national chains, as smaller retailers tend to sell more homemade items than their national competitors. Recipients of such items may find such gifts more thoughtful than mass produced items bought from national chains, and the uniqueness of homemade gifts may encourage the gifts’ recipients to visit your community and do some shopping, further benefitting your local economy.

Customer service The accessibility of customer service is another oft-overlooked benefit of shopping locally.

When buying from national chains, especially during the holiday season when such businesses may be overwhelmed with orders, making contact with customer service departments can be a trying exercise in patience. Long wait times on the phone or online can make the process of contacting customer service extremely frustrating.

But such frustration is rare when buying from local businesses, as consumers can simply take their products into the store, where employees can immediately address their concerns. In addition, buying locally makes it more convenient for friends and family members who also live in your community to return their gifts.

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Market your new business through advertising Burns Lake & District Chamber Competition has always played a significant role in the business world, and today’s business owners know that the competition for customers is a never-ending battle. Keep your initial focus narrow. Success-

ful startups often start with a small target customer base and go from there. Use local media to your advantage. Your local newspaper can be a friend. to startups if the owners of those startups allow them to be.

Contact the local newspaper to let them know your business is opening. Local media benefits when local businesses thrive, so developing a partnership with local media early on can prove beneficial to your startup for

years to come.

Reward loyal customers.

Customers love to know their loyalty is being rewarded, and incentivizing that loyalty is a great way for startups to establish a customer base.

of Commerce

Champion of local business Small business makes up 98 per cent of all business in the province and employs over one million people It’s time to celebrate and give back

Lakes District Gift Certificate program Watch for how you can support the merchants in our business community with the launch of this unique program designed especially for the Lakes District.

There’s never been a better time to join the Chamber!

Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce 540 Highway 16 W, PO Box 339, Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-3773 www.burnslakechamber.com

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Offering Sessions in...

We have a varied menu including our famous home made burgers & buns and hand cut fries. Pizza is made to order daily with slices and discount pricing on Fridays. Ice cream and milkshakes. We stock basic groceries, snacks, sundries, automotive items and fishing tackle in our store.

We also sell phone cards and fishing licenses.

The only full service post office is located here.

So hop on the free Francois Lake ferry and come visit us on the Southside. We’d love to see you.

Open: 9am - 6:30pm Monday to Saturday Closed Sundays • Limted hours on holidays 1207 Uncha Lake Road, Box 81, Southbank, BC V0J 2P0

Phone/Fax: 1-250-694-3375

Reflexology, Reiki, Acupressure Oil Massage and Table Shiatsu

By Appointment: 250-692-0867 One Hour: $50 or $75 for One and half hour

Open Monday - Friday

Serenity Place is located in the basement of medical clinic

Ask me about Powerstrips - to help with pain!

Reflexology is the natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every part, gland and organ.

Through application of pressure on these reflexes reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.

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Registered Certified Reflexology Therapist 744 Center Street, Burns Lake • 250.692.0867

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See all the NEW STOCK arriving daily....

Attention Hunters

Mountaineer Meats now operating at Grassy Plains Store

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Everything Warm and Wooly for Winter now in stock.

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Fleece Lined Denim, Leg Warmers, Arm Warmers, Fleece lined leather gloves and scarves from around the world!

We make homemade summer sausage, breakfast sausage, pepperoni & salami, beef jerky, pork sausage

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Specializing in leading brands of Canadian Made apparel

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We also cure hams and bacons Phone 250-694-3315

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Competing in a world of giants

Shop local this holiday season!

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Original drawings, paintings, pottery, sculpture, weaving, fibre arts, fused glass, jewellery, body care products, scratch art, cards, baby gifts, and more are available!

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providing an unmatchable service experience to keep customers coming back again and again.

2. Niche market focus. When small businesses focus their efforts on a specific niche, they can offer a high-quality product superior to their larger counterparts. You have the opportunity to work directly with customers to meet their individual needs.

3. Quick adaptation. Less red tape and a smaller team makes room for innovation. Small businesses can quickly change direction in response to adversity or opportunity, giving you a leg up in areas like new media and customer demand.

4. Offer promotions. Deals aren’t just for the big guys and small business promotions don’t have to undercut chain stores. Sometimes a gift with purchase or a 2 for 1 can go a long way. www.newscanada.com

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Small businesses are often seen to be at a disadvantage when compared to their big box competitors – but Industry Canada statistics show that small businesses make up over 80 per cent of Canadian exporters, and almost half of private sector GDP. “Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy,” explains Paul Brousseau, vice-president of brand communications at Yellow Pages. “Supporting small business benefits all of us and an easy way to do just that is to make local purchases and keep dollars close to home.”

Brousseau shares four ways small businesses can compete in a world of giants and attract local shoppers: 1. Unbeatable customer service. Big box stores can often be impersonal, but smaller businesses have the potential to create a connection with each customer,

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Then for the next 3 weeks you have a 2 column x 5” ad space, this can be a smaller version of your first ad - or whatever you like.

After that - you have a space in our business directory for 5 weeks. The cost of this package would normally be $509.60.

Your ads will also be seen in our online edition by subscribers.

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DAVID PETER KONKIN

Feb. 6, 1959 - Sept. 13, 2015 Dave was a truck driver, hauling logs into Babine mill for many years. He was known locally for his artistic ability with wood working. Creating pieces of furniture and signs for many local businesses, parks and personal residences. Dave married Sandra Antonenko in 1986 and they had two children. They later divorced.

Dave spent all of his free time outdoors. He loved bird watching, working with rock, hiking with his dogs in the summer and snow shoeing in the winter.

Dave was gone too soon. He passed away suddenly at the age of 56 in the evening of September 13 in his home, which he built himself with the help of his son and friends.

Dave is survived by his parents Pete and Arleen Konkin.

Siblings; Tammy Konkin (Gerald Anderson), Danny Konkin (niece Avery and nephews Julian and Carson), Billy Konkin (Jordyn Jarvis) and Tanya Singh (Ameet Singh) and his granddaughter Anara Singh.

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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

Canadian Cancer Society

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.

Denied Long-Term Disability BeneďŹ ts or other insurance?

If YES, call or email for FREE initial legal consultation and protect your right to compensation.

778-588-7049 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

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

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

This is available until the end of April. The food bank closes at 1pm. The Lakes District Food bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0

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

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Employment 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.

Full Time Permanent Wage $38.89-$47.05 Over 2 years Civil Technologist diploma required.

Duties include surveying, design, contract preparation, and inspection on principal projects. Must be proficient with electronic survey equipment, and AutoCad 3D. Please Apply By November 3, 2015 4:30 pm, By : Fax 1-(250) 632-4995, or e-mail: dok@kitimat.ca Visit: www.kitimat.ca

Logging Truck Owner Operators

Required Full-Time for Selkin Logging Ltd. for the Vanderhoof/Fraser Lake Areas.

For more information call or leave a message 250-699-6554

COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Burns Lake Campus SUPPORT WORKER - ABORIGINAL REFERENCE NUMBER: 15-115SL

This position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating an Aboriginal student support program. The incumbent will be a person of Aboriginal ancestry who also meets all other necessary qualifications. Minimum of one year post-secondary education in a relevant field and three years of relevant experience.

To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/Human_Resources/employment.htm Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.

CNC - A COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING THAT CARES, SERVES, AND LEADS

HIP OR knee replacement?

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.

Heavy Equipment Operators

LOCAL HOSPICE

Start date: Immediately

The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, has a lending library available.

Please phone before dropping by. All donations to the Burns Lake Hospice Program are greatly appreciated! Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (250) 692-2448 PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations.

Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845 THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. 1-800321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc THE CHRONIC DISEASE Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 6922440

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST II District of Kitimat

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators required for high-quality camp. We offer excellent Pay Rate. Location in Northern BC, working 12 hour days on a 15 day in rotation and a 14 day off.

Your return transportation to camp will be provided from Hazelton, Kitwanga, Smithers, or Terrace.

We are looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for: Excavator, Dozer, Grader, Loader and Rock Truck Drivers.

The nature of camp work requires that this person have excellent interpersonal skills, handle stress well, and be able to live and work as a member of a team.

WANT A recession proof career? Power Engineering 4th Class. Work practicum placements, along with an on-campus boiler lab. Residences available. Starting January 4, 2016. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-539-4772 or online at; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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!

Minimum requirements: t &YQFSJFODF JT B NVTU NJOJNVN PG UXP ZFBST t &YQFSJFODF JO PUIFS BSFBT PG )FBWZ &RVJQNFOU XPVME CF BO BTTFU t &YDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT BCMF UP GPMMPX EJSFDUJPOT BOE QSPWJEF BTTJTUBODF BT OFFEFE t 4FMG NPUJWBUFE BOE BCMF UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ XIJMF NBJOUBJOJOH IJHI TUBOEBSET PG TFSWJDF Daily Functions: t Ensures that the “Trucking Operations� are run with the attitude that we are here to provide “service� for our customers t Operates the vehicle in a safe and economical manner to insure the lowest possible operational and maintenance cost t Maintains current DOT personnel records with the Administrative Assistant t Alerts Equipment Maintenance Manager of any needed repairs and their priority t Show a willingness to learn job site goals and company wide goals t Perform any other related duties as may be required Please Email your applications to George & Darlene Simpson: Simpson@Tsetsaut.ca Fax: George & Darlene: 250-842-5615

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Employment

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765 TRAIN TO be an apartment/condo manager. Many jobs registered with us. Good wages and benefits. Government certified online course.

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Help Wanted MIDTOWN RV Ltd has a position for licensed Heavy Duty RV Mechanic. Full-time, no layoffs. Benefit pkg and profit sharing. Email resume to sales@midtownrv.com

SERVICE WRITER Eagle Automotive in Burns Lake requires an energetic individual to join our Service Department.

Job Responsibilities: • Greet customers and assist them with any inquiries • Document services • Keep customer informed on completion times, service expenses, and possible changes • Remain involved with delivery of vehicle to customer upon completion to assure all customer concerns are addressed • Build strong relationships with the customers A competitive compensation package is available.

Applicants should direct their resumes to the attention of David in person or via e-mail to eagleauto@telus.net

Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Medical/Dental

Financial Services

Heavy Duty Machinery

HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com.

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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NEED A loan? Own property?

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In Memory

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

Les Casimir October 23, 2005 - 2015

After years of tears, and years of yearning to hear your voice or to talk with you just one more time.

There is nothing that doesn't remind me of you, you were my best friend and you are still the man who holds my heart.

Memories of your everlasting love, compassion and tenderness will live in our hearts forever. forever loved, always missed. ~ Annette and family

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Tahtsa Timber Ltd. is looking for

FIELD MECHANIC (Burns Lake Area)

Responsible for operating service truck and maintaining logging equipment. Experience with Waratah Processors, and Madill Equipment required. The successful candidate will work well with others and be a problem solver.

Contact Tahtsa Timber Office email: reception@tahtsa.ca Phone: 250-692-7640 Fax: 250-692-7140

640 Clark line skidder, doesn’t run, needs a new starter, must be moved

$500 Obo. (250) 698-7533 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 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Madness sale!” All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca www.ronsmachinetools.ca offers: over 5 million automotive parts, tools for machinist, automotive, aerospace, firearms, camping, fishing supplies, badminton, tennis, golf & other sports supplies, dating sites, Amish furniture etc., world Class medical info on MS/Cancer/Diabetes/Hear t Disease etc., emergency food, custom made boats & much more.

Misc. Wanted FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

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$500 (250) 698-7533 Real Estate Acreage for Sale

Lakefront Acreages

133-264 acres, good fishing & hay producing, middle of the best farming & ranching area of BC.Visit our website for more properties starting from $27,000.

Contact: sales@niho.com or Call: 604.606.7900 Website: www.Niho.com

For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE OR RENT 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas Rent: $1350 per mnth Sale: $299,000 Contact: 250-845-3315

Real Estate

FOR SALE or rent. Three bedroom house, 2 baths, basement, fenced yard, shop, in Granisle, BC. Call: (250) 615-8457. Available immediately.

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Office/Retail COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE 1292 Main St., Smithers. 5920 sq. ft. Available Jan. 2016.

Please email svalu67@telus.net for more information.

Suites, Lower LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site management. Heat, hot water and cable included for $725 per month. Ask about our Seniors discount. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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We are looking for an individual who will be responsible for working with our customers and Interliner partners on collections, payments and resolving any discrepancies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: t command of the English language t proficient with computers t effective communicator, well organized, work independently and with a team t accounting background ATTRIBUTES: t excellent written, oral and customer service skills t detail orientated with ability to learn quickly and take direction effectively t organized and have the ability to work with multiple priorities t good mathematical, accounting, reconciling and problem solving skills A competitive wage and benefits package is offered.

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Please forward your resume by October 30, 2015 to: E-mail: aslater@bandstra.com or Fax: (250) 847 5042

Find a job close to home.

It Starts with You! Rentals Mobile Homes & Pads HOUSE FOR rent Freeport MHP- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Fridge, stove and W/D, electric heat. No dogs. References and damage deposit required. Available Oct 15. $800 plus utilities. Call 250-6923826 or 250-251-0785.

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WELLNESS COUNSELOR

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GRASSY PLAINS COMMUNITY HALL ASSOCIATION

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2015, 12:00 P.M REPORTS TO: WELLNESS COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR

Is accepting bids from general contractors, for Phase Three of the ongoing upgrade and renovation project.

Lake Babine Nation requires a Wellness Counselor to advise / counsel individuals, families, groups, or engage in prevention programs. In delivering these services, the Wellness Counselor will utilize a case management approach, consulting with associates within the Wellness team and representatives from a number of supporting agencies.

The Wellness Counselor assesses and provides direct intervention or referral to appropriate service providers/programs, for clients on issues related to: addictive patterns of behavior; concurrent disorders; and other mental health, behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief and loss when these are connected to addictions or the impact of addictions within the family and inter-generationally.

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Woyenne Reserve will be the main work station for the WELLNESS COUNSELOR and arrange for periodic visits to the communities of Tachet & Ft. Babine.

Tachet Reserve approximately 130 permanent residents and is 104 km from Burns Lake, B.C. Local amenities include; a community hall, Health Clinic, and Trappers Gas station.

Ft. Babine Reserve is a small native reserve community, located at the northern tip of Babine Lake, approximately 100 km north of Smithers, B.C. It is accessible by an allweather gravel logging road. There are approximately 60 year-round residents.

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Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake spca.bc.ca

Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067

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Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm

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

Phone: (250) 692-4353

Cell: (250) 692-6569 • email: bsfree@bsfree.ca

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

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Flyers • Brochures • Forms • Cheques • Digital Printing Posters • Labels • Signs • Banners • Lettering • Decals

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Give us a call for any of your attachment needs.

Ph 250-696-3211 • Cell: 250-692-9940

Pumps Water Treatment Plumbing Repairs

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250-692-6019

Bill and Patsy Miller, Owners 29850 Hwy 16 West • PO Box 450 • Burns Lake email: sales@pbagrimech.ca

Pleasant Valley Cleaners So much more than your local commercial laundry service

Flying Dutchman Service

Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians

250-698-7964

374 Hwy. 16 between the Royal Bank and Rexall

B’s Free Enterprises Ltd. The Comfort Zone Bill & Wendy Imus

Payne Septic Service (2010)

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Qualifications: • Minimum: College Diploma; Maximum: Master Degree in Psychology • 2 years or more experience with acceptable work reference • Experience in one of the following theoretical orientations: psycho dynamic – analytical existential – humanistic; social – community • Case conceptualization and report writing skills • Individual, group and family therapy skills • Thorough understanding of suicide assessment (prevention, intervention, aftercare) • An understanding of Northern cultural and political environment • An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Council • Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff privacy • Maintain confidentiality • Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable vehicle Beatrice MacDonald Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com

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

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Jeans • Jackets • Duck Coats & Overalls • Work Boots Shirts & Safety Clothing

WE DELIVER TO BURNS LAKE

Open: Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 4pm

Serving the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District

Full Coverall Service:

• Sales - New & Used • Rentals • Repairs • Cleaning • 3M Reflective Stripin g available & installed

3356 10th Street, Box 68, Houston • Phone: 250-845-7000 WALK-OFF MATS SERVICE • LAUNDRY FACILITIES • COMPLETE LINEN SERVICE SHOP SUPPLIES • DROP OFF LAUNDRY SERVICE • SEWING SERVICES - REPAIRS ETC.

Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance of a 2015 Sierra 2500/3500HD 1SA Double Cab 4X2, Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA, Terrain SLE-1 AWD, Acadia SLE-1 AWD. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between October 1 and November 2, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †† $11,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $10,000 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra HD Gas models (excluding HD Gas Double Cab 1SA 4x2), $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $10,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. † $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation double cab all-wheel drive with a 5.3L engine, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1, 2015 through November 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer 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. ‡‡ $5,000/$1,750 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000/$750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra Light Duty Double Cab and a $1,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra 1500/Terrain, which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. ‡ $4,950/$4,750 is a combined total credit consisting of $750/$750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a $4,200/$4,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 FWD/Acadia SLE-1 FWD, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,200/$4,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Terrain SLE-1 AWD/Acadia SLE-1 AWD. ** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

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