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Village of Burns Lake: proposed no tax increase

Proposal included Eighth Avenue repaving project and rising costs of Lakeside Multiplex ANDREA CURRIE

During a budget meeting on Jan. 11, 2016, village staff presented the Burns Lake council with a balanced budget with a zero per cent tax rate increase.

One of the issues discussed during the meeting was the project to repave a two-block portion of Centre Avenue and all of Eighth Avenue in Burns Lake.

Last year the municipality applied to the federal government’s strategic priorities fund for $2.8 million to undertake phase one of the proposed project.

Village staff was expecting to hear if the grant application was approved by last fall, but they still haven’t heard if the application was successful.

Village staff is now being told they will hear if the application was approved by the end of the month.

Councillor John Illes asked staff to investigate how much it would cost to maintain the road bit by bit until the grant came through.

Rick Martin, Director of Public Works, explained that if the village repaved a small piece of Eighth Avenue now, there could be a fairly drivable ...see BUDGET

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World Snow Day Can’t see where I am going but this is going to be fun... more on page 12 ANDREA CURRIE PHOTO

Babine workers and family file classaction lawsuit against WorkSafeBC FLAVIO NIENOW A group of workers and family members of victims involved in the 2012 explosions at Babine Forest Products and Lakeland Mills have launched a class-action lawsuit against WorkSafeBC and the province.

The ten plaintiffs named in the suit are seeking general, special and punitive damages, as well as declarations from WorkSafeBC admitting inspections and investigations into

the explosions were negligent.

On Jan. 20, 2012, Babine Forest Products in Burns Lake exploded killing two workers and injuring 20. Approximately three months later, Lakeland Mills in Prince George also exploded killing two workers and injuring 22.

The notice of civil claim - filed in Vancouver on Jan. 7, 2016 - alleges that prior to the mill explosions, WorkSafeBC “knew or ought to have known that in sufficient concentrations wood dust is combustible and poses a

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serious risk of explosion,” citing multiple reports from American agencies and WorkSafeBC outlining the risks of combustible dust.

The claim also alleges that, in the three years prior to the Babine explosion, Babine Forest Products was inspected by WorkSafeBC on at least 16 occasions.

In addition, the claim alleges that, in 2011, WorkSafeBC received reports from Babine ...see WORKSAFEBC ▼ P5

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Enbridge must now face a provincial environmental assessment decision

Flavio Nienow The B.C. Supreme Court ruled last week that the province “breached the honour of the Crown” by failing to consult with First Nations on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline project.

At the centre of the challenge - brought by the Gitga’at First Nation and the Coastal First Nations - was an equivalency agreement between B.C. and the federal government to hold a single environmental assessment, under the National Energy Board.

The court ruling states the province should have consulted First Nations about whether or not to terminate the equivalency agreement and hold parallel provincial and federal reviews instead.

According to the court ruling, Enbridge must now face a provincial environmental assessment decision, which includes consultation with First Nations across the province.

Chief Marilyn Slett, President of the Coastal First Nations, said this ruling presents another hurdle to the Northern Gateway Pipeline project.

“It means the province must now sit down with First Nation communities across B.C. and find ways to address the severe and irreversible impacts of this project,” said Slett.

In June 2014, the federal government approved the $7-billion project, but imposed 209 conditions recommended by the National Energy Board.

Ivan Giesbrecht, a Spokesperson for Enbridge, said the recent court ruling does not change the previous federal approval, and that Enbridge remains committed to the project.

“This comes down to a jurisdictional matter between the federal and provincial governments,” he said.

Giesbrecht added that Northern Gateway supports and welcomes the court`s direction for more consultation with First Nation and Métis peoples.

“Establishing respectful dialogues and new partnerships with First Nation and Métis communities is the focus for the Northern Gateway project,” he said. “We will continue to work with all levels of government, including First Nations and Metis peoples, to ensure that this critical Canadian infrastructure is built.”

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New Freon chilling Lay offs from the Huckleberry plant to offset costs Mine effects Burns Lake “We need to remain at Lakeside Multiplex optimistic,” says BUDGET from t P1

surface for five to 10 years, but if a water main erupted or if the grant was later approved, the money spent would have been wasted.

Another issue discussed during the meeting was the rising costs of the Lakeside Multiplex.

Village staff proposed one option to offset costs - installing a Freon chilling plant, which would result in wage savings of $60,000 per year. The Freon plant would eliminate two seasonal positions. With the current chilling system in the arena, the village must ensure there is an employee with refrigeration based safety awareness on site when the Lakeside Multiplex is open.

“Right now we have someone on staff when no one is even in the arena, just because there’s people in the building,” explained staff.

Councilor Chris Beach said he supports the installation of the Freon chilling plant.

“I would support moving ahead with this and start saving that $60,000 a year,” he said. “Also you know if there’s extra staff around, sometimes you do hear from the public that there’s too many staff.”

Village staff explained that only one out of two grants submitted to purchase and install the Freon plant had been accepted, which meant that the rest of the cost would have to be covered by the village.

Staff offered a number of options to cover the remaining cost including approaching the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, borrowing $225,000 from its own reserves, or applying for a short-term loan from the municipal finance association.

Village staff was directed to gather further information in regards to the issues discussed so that councilors would be able to make their final decisions at the next budget meeting.

The next budget meeting will take place on Jan. 25, 2016, at 6 p.m. at the village office. Meetings are open to the public and agendas and meeting minutes are available at http://portal.burnslake.ca/

Wet’suwet’en Chief

Flavio Nienow It’s been two weeks since Imperial Metals Corporation, which holds 50 per cent interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., announced pit operations at the Huckleberry Mine were suspended.

Out of the 100 employees affected, four workers were members of Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN).

“We need to remain positive and optimistic in bleak times,” said WFN Chief Karen Ogen.

Chief Ogen said WFN is now working with the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal employment and training association to find training programs for the workers that were laid off.

“The economy looks bleak right now, but we want to find ways and means to get our people in training programs that will provide meaningful employment,” said Chief Ogen.

“First Nations need to be a piece of the puzzle in keeping our economy going and being active participants in the workforce,” she added. “We need to continue to be solution focused and ensure we have our community's best interests at heart.”

Huckleberry Mine has been dealing with declining copper prices for the last few years.

Giovanni Gallipoli, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, explained that

commodity prices have been falling due to a general slowdown in aggregate demand around the world, and notably in China.

“Simply put, the world economy is not growing as fast as it was, at least as compared to the period before 2008,” he said. “Prices are set internationally, so changes in the demand of large consumers such as China, the U.S., or Western Europe are immediately reflected in the price paid to producers.”

During an open house and presentation at the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 26, 2015, Kyler Hardy, President of Equitas Resources Corp., said the mining industry is “very much a boom and bust cycle industry" - with periods of extreme wealth creation and periods of extreme wealth destruction.

However, Gallipoli says the current slowdown has some features that may be called “structural” rather than purely “cyclical.” He explained that China is transiting from being an emerging economy to the stage of a more mature economy.

“This transition is always painful and is usually accompanied by a sharp drop in growth rates,” said Gallipoli. “The U.S. economy might pick up some of the slack in world growth, but this may take a year or two.”

According to Huckleberry spokesperson and Imperial Metals vice president of corporate affairs Steve Robertson, there is no estimate on the timing for resumption of pit operations at the Huckleberry Mine.

The mine has retained the balance of its workforce to continue milling stockpiled ore. Those laid off are being put on a call back list for rehiring on basis of seniority when copper prices improve.

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Flavio Sachett Nienow

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Choosing Uber over taxis

Things that are going well in B.C.

Have you ever taken a taxi in a city that you have never been before and wondered if the cab driver was taking you on a longer than necessary route?

I don’t know about you, but I’m always suspicious this is happening, especially when you clearly don’t speak the language very well and the cab driver asks you which route you would rather take (how about taking the shortest and fastest route?).

Of course there are great cab drivers out there, but generally speaking the taxi industry has become notorious for bad service all over the world.

As a customer, I can speak for myself and say that I’ve had many unfortunate experiences over the years - including being yelled at for taking a short ride; being charged for extra bags and later finding out this wasn’t a thing (I was really young and didn’t know better); drivers taking an excessive amount of time to give me the change hoping I will give up waiting and leave; being taken on longer than necessary routes; and one time a taxi driver even stopped to buy cigarettes in the middle of my ride (true story). Not to mention, cab drivers can sometimes make you feel unsafe, depending on which country you are.

With such bad service, it is no surprise that Uber has become widely popular. Founded in 2009, the company has been rapidly expanding, being currently available in 68 countries.

The way it works is that consumers with smartphones submit a trip request, which is then routed to Uber drivers who use their own cars.

Uber is not only cheaper and offers a much better service than taxis; it is also much safer.

When your request is accepted by a driver, the app will display the driver’s name, photo, vehicle make, model, and plate number. Both passengers and drivers are rated after each trip on a scale from one to five - if Uber drivers get an average of less than 4.2, they are called in for a meeting with Uber management and could be cut out of the service.

If something bad happens during the ride, the local management gets an alert on their phone immediately - this ensures that drivers keep their cars clean, behave properly and don’t take longer than necessary routes.

Uber also offers a safe form of payment, since users can pay directly via their smartphones.

Even though everyone seems to enjoy the app, the legality of Uber has been challenged all over the world by governments and taxi companies alleging that its use of drivers who are not licensed to drive taxicabs is unsafe and illegal.

It doesn’t matter if it is Europe, North America or South America - Uber has faced some form of opposition. We’ve all seen images of cab drivers angrily protesting, and in some cases even being physically aggressive towards Uber drivers.

Protesting against Uber is unreasonable, and the same logic could not be applied to other industries. We didn’t see typewriter manufacturers protesting against the use of the computer, or the print media protesting against the Internet.

When faced with competition, industries adapt, change or improve their services. Therefore protesting against the competition is lazy at best.

The truth is that the taxi industry had this coming after years of delivering bad service.

Governments shouldn’t be able to decide which services people can or cannot use, or overly protect an industry that has done so little to improve the quality of their service over the years.

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In the early days of this new year, readers have advised me to do several things. I’ll go with one that seems relatively painless, embracing the “sunny ways” of our new federal government and seeking optimism in these fragile times.

For starters, we have a building boom going on in the southwest. Here in Victoria, cranes dot the skyline as new residential-commercial projects emerge from bedrock, and hardhats are mostly on construction workers, scratched and backwards, rather than shiny and forward on politicians.

Shipyards are busy, with Royal Canadian Navy work and cruise ship refits to reduce their emissions, plus work on ferries, tugboats and barges.

Most of the activity is private investment, much of it in a hot housing market. Surrey has just recorded its second-highest total for building permits in history, a value of $1.46 billion nearly matching the pre-recession peak of 2007.

Thousands of provincial employees get a small raise in February, based on stronger than forecast economic growth in 2014. It works out to $300 a year for a medical technologist and $346 for a teacher. Health care costs are rising less dramatically. That should ease the crisis atmosphere at provincial and federal health ministers’ negotiations over the funding formula, taking place this week in Vancouver.

Health Minister Terry Lake announced last week that the province is increasing funding for a promising program in cancer research, using genetic analysis to improve targeting for drugs to treat the hundreds of different cancers diagnosed in B.C. patients each year.

The B.C. Cancer Agency’s new director, Dr. Malcolm Moore, oncologist Dr. Janessa Laskin and Dr. Marco Marra, director of the agency’s Genome Science Centre, described a world-leading centre of research that is reaching out to specialists and their patients across the province and attracting international funding and talent for ground-breaking research.

Outside the urban regions, where retail sales and real estate mainly drive the economy, sunny ways are harder to find. The mining and natural gas sectors are in the grip of a slump in commodity prices, with more temporary mine closures expected.

The forest industry is being helped by the low Canadian dollar and a steady recovery in the U.S. economy, and tourism is expected to have another strong year as Americans take advantage of a discount on visits to B.C. Central 1 Credit Union broke down the regional employment numbers for B.C. in 2015, and found job growth in every region except the Cariboo. Province-wide employment grew 1.2 per cent last year, ahead of the national rate. That may not sound like much, but compared to Alberta’s oil-dependent economy, it’s pretty good.

Construction of a new dam on the Peace River is expected to ramp up this year, bringing workers home from Alberta, and the federal government is planning to fast-track its promised infrastructure spending to create work across the country.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett was in Toronto last week to ring the opening bell at the stock exchange with B.C. mining industry representatives.

Not much sun on mining stocks these days, but Bennett’s sales pitch to an investor luncheon included reference to two more mines under construction in northwest B.C., the province’s Pacific Rim trade advantage, and revenue sharing with First Nations that is attracting attention of other provinces.

The Conference Board of Canada has forecast that B.C.’s economy will “lead the country by a wide margin over the near term,” with unemployment declining in 2016.

We’re at the mercy of global forces, but things could be a whole lot worse.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Civil claim alleges WorkSafeBC negligent

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At approximately 8 p.m. on Jan. 20 2012, a large explosion and fire occurred at Babine Forest Products sawmill killing two people and injuring 19 workers.

WORKSAFEBC from t P1 workers noting concerns about the presence of combustible wood dust, and that on several occasions in 2011 and 2012 small wood dust fires occurred at the Burns Lake mill.

“Despite the above-noted reports and WorkSafeBC’s own inspections, at no time prior to the 2012 Babine explosion did WorkSafeBC take any action, or in the alternative any sufficient action, to minimize or eliminate the combustible wood dust hazard at the Babine Mill,” alleges the claim.

The claim also alleges that at no time prior to the Babine explosion did WorkSafeBC issue any orders or administrative penalties to Babine Forest Products in respect of combustible wood dust.

“In inspecting the Babine mill and enforcing the legislation prior to the Babine explosion, WorkSafeBC conduct was reckless and departed to a very marked degree from the standard of conduct expected of a responsible and competent inspector,” alleges the claim. “These failures would and in fact did cause the class members to suffer physical harm and/or acute and prolonged psychiatric harm including mental distress, anger, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.”

Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates – company that owns Babine Forest Products, said he would not make a comment as Babine Forest Products is not involved in this lawsuit.

The notice of civil claim says that, under the workers compensation act, workers cannot sue an employer directly and must rely on WorkSafeBC to protect their health and safety.

Scott McCloy, a spokesperson with WorkSafeBC, said WorkSafeBC will also not make any comments at this point.

Shirley Bond, B.C. Minister of Jobs, said she was not going to

comment specifically on the class action filing as that “will be a matter dealt with by the civil courts.”

The civil claim lists six classes of plaintiffs, including workers who were in the two mills during the explosions, workers who were off-shift, and family members of on- and off-shift workers at both locations.

The Babine Forest Products on-shift worker class includes Patrick Ken Michell, a mill worker who resides in Burns Lake and was injured during the explosion. At the time of the Babine explosion, he was employed as a board edger operator at the mill.

This class also includes Thomas Dirk Weissbach, a mill worker who resides in Fraser Lake and was also injured during the explosion. At the time of the Babine explosion, he was employed as a trimmer saw operator at the mill.

The Babine off-shift worker class includes Gerald Lester Whitford, a mill worker who resides in Burns Lake. At the time of the Babine explosion, he was employed as a swamper at the mill and he was not physically present during the explosion.

The Babine family class includes Theresa Mary Michell, a homemaker who resides in Burns Lake, spouse of Patrick Ken Michell.

This class also includes Kathleen Ruby Weissbach, a health care assistant who resides in Fraser Lake, spouse of Thomas Dirk Weissbach.

The other five plaintffs represent Lakeland Mills workers and family members of victims.

The class action claim is yet to be certified and none of the allegations have been proven in court.

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Celebration of Life For

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 At the Island Gospel Church 11:00 am The family would like to thank family, friends and the entire community for their support during this difficult time.

Canadians stop financing this insanity Editor: Although I appreciate the passion of Paul Jean to want to help Syrian refugees, I don't believe the situation in Syria and what is being reported to us on mainstream media is the truth and should be thoroughly investigated before we start raising funds for something that could blow up in our face like it is in Europe, where women are being beaten and raped by roving packs of these so called refugees, who are really Muslim men forcing their Islamic ideology around the world through a Caliphate. With Sharia law we are to become Muslim or die and women the sex slaves and property of these men. I cannot stress the grave danger women and children will be in if we allow Islam to get a foothold in this country. http://allnewspipeline.com/Rapeageddon_Comes_To_America.php http://www.alt-market.com/articles/2741-isis-is-being-aimed-at-the-west-by-globalists-heres-what-we-can-do-about-it I say instead we lobby our government to get out of Nato/UN and this once again American orchestrated illegal war against BassarAl-Assaud, who is a democratically elected president by his people in Syria. Right now Bassar-Al-Assaud 's government is the only one in the middle east who is protecting Christians in his country from ISIS/US. The U.S .at this time is not allowing Christian refugee's in from Syria even though they are being slaughtered by ISIS. How would we like it if the Obama administration started bombing Canada because Mr. Trudeau would not cave to U.S. hegemony and allow ISIS to impose Islam ideology called Sharia law on Canadians, and the chemical weapons used on us are really GMOs from the GMO pushing U.S. The U.S. currently has 800 military bases in over 70 countries to spread U.S. military imperialism through out the world using ISIS as their proxy army.

It's time for Canada to get out of the UN/Nato and stop being thugs for the war machine, stop bombing Syrian people in their own country, for Canadians to stop financing this insanity with their tax dollars, helping to create Syrian refugees, who I'm sure would just as soon stay home and live in peace in their own homeland.

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Funding Opportunities The Early Childhood Development Committee (ECDC) is now accepting funding applications for local initiatives that meet the following objectives: • Increase community capacity • Increase service delivery effectiveness • Engage “hard to reach” families • Increase opportunities for early identification and screening, and improve outcomes for children and families

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Deadline for submissions: Friday, January 29, 2016 For more information please contact:

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Editor: This Christmas, with the help of my daughter, I finally got music to workout music loaded on my cell phone. But, alas my first attempt was a disaster, as I whizzed along on the treadmill, my cell phone went one direction and my headphones another. Not only did the cell phone go one direction, but the battery came out and disappeared.

What happened next was amazing. Almost everyone in the gym stopped their workout to look, one person even offered to lend me their cell phone. We looked to no avail, and my suspicion was that it was in the treadmill hood. Not wanting to cause a fuss, I continued on with my workout, but on the way out mentioned it to the attendants They immediately went into action, looking. It seemed that they needed some tools to take the treadmill apart, and a person on their way out offered to go out to their

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truck to get the right screwdriver. By this time I had to leave and so the attendants told me they would phone if they found it…and they did. They did not need my name, for they knew me, nor my phone number, it was on file.

When I got home there was a message that they had found it and that I could pick it up anytime..And, when I did they even offered to put the battery back in my phone for me…Now the reason I am telling this story is that it is great to live in a community where people stop their workouts to look for your lost battery, lend tools assist in the recovery, phone your home to let you know, I like it that people in Burns Lake know me by name, that they care…I feel comforted by all this and would not trade it for all the city lights and green grass in the world. Well done Burns Lake, well done multiplex attendants.

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Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) has become the first accredited delegated Aboriginal agency in British Columbia.

The Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that CSFS has achieved three-year accreditation, the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization.

"The accomplishment of achieving three-year CARF International accreditation can be directly attributed to CSFS's dedicated board of directors and staff members, all of whom perform at the highest standard of excellence,” said Warner Adam, Executive Director of CSFS. “In addition, our long standing executive team ensures that services are of the highest quality and are tailored to fit the individual needs of clients and communities.”

There are currently 22 delegated Aboriginal agencies in B.C. that, under the ministry of children and family development (MCFD), provide various levels of guardianship, foster care, voluntary services, and full child protection services to Aboriginal children in care.

As MCFD does not require delegated Aboriginal

agencies to be accredited, CSFS voluntarily partook in the extensive accreditation process.

“Accreditation assures CSFS’ stakeholders and clients that the organization is dedicated to international levels of accountability and quality improvement across all of our programs and services,” says a CSFS press release.

Carrier Sekani Family Services started as a grassroots organization in 1990, tasked with providing front line services to improve overall health and wellness for Carrier and Sekani First Nations people. Staff numbers have grown from a small group of three to over 160 employees.

The organization has provided child welfare, health, and legal services to First Nations persons living in the Prince George, Vanderhoof and Burns Lake areas, both off and on reserve.

Carrier Sekani Family Services offers holistic health and wellness programming to community members; its health department provides adult and youth clinical counselling, addictions treatment, early childhood development, occupational health and diabetes prevention education. The organization also provides First Nations foster homes, violence prevention and employment programming.

“All of our services are proudly offered combining traditional and culturally relevant methods with the best in evidence-based practice,” said the CSFS press release.

Founded in 1966, CARF International is an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services. Having a CARF accreditation signals a service provider's commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.

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ENBRIDGE from t P2 Court’s decision, but the interpretation so far is that the province will not have to duplicate the entire review process.

When asked if the province will appeal this decision, Anton said the Ministry of Justice will need to review and assess the decision prior to making any determination on next steps.

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.

First Nations chiefs in the Burns Lake area – Wet’suwe’ten First Nation Chief Karen Ogen, Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George and Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam - have repeatedly stated they are against the Northern Gateway Pipeline project.

Prime minister Justin Trudeau has also stated he is against the controversial project. In November 2015, the project was handed another setback when Trudeau asked his ministers to formalize a moratorium on crude oil tanker traffic on B.C.’s north coast.

Assembly of First Nations national chief Perry Bellegarde said the recent court ruling is a strong reminder to all governments of their duty to properly consult and accommodate First Nations on any initiatives that affects their lands, waters, lives and rights.

"The Crown's legal duty to consult is a key constitutional requirement,” he said. “It cannot be offloaded or delegated.”

Commodity slowdown affects housing market in Northern B.C.

In the midst economic uncertainty, affordable housing lures people to Burns Lake

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at the end of 2014 to $211,179 at the end of 2015. In Vanderhoof, there were 120 properties sold in 2015, compared with 2014’s 132 properties.

Meanwhile, the average selling price of a single family residence in Fort St. James went down - from $192,276 at the end of 2014 to $171,139 at the end of 2015. In Fort St. James, 53 properties sold in 2015, compared to 42 properties in 2014.

The average selling price of a single family residence in Houston remained relatively stable - from $157,063 at the end of 2014 to $157,487 at the end of 2015. In Houston, 60 properties changed hands in 2015, compared to the 64 properties in 2014.

Prince George continues to be mostly unaffected by the economic conditions in either the northern, western or southern areas of the BCNREB region, likely thanks to a more diversified economy, according to BCNREB. The average selling price of a single family residence in Prince George went up - from $271,580 at the end of 2014 to $284,611 at the end of 2015. In Prince George, 1442 properties sold in 2015, compared with 1449 properties in 2014.

According to the BCNREB, forecasts for 2016 suggest commodity markets will continue much as they have through 2015, though the board sees some hope for improvement toward the end of the year.

According to the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB), the housing market in some areas of Northern B.C. has been affected by the global commodity slowdown.

Areas most exposed to commodity markets have experienced a higher than average drop in sales and, in some instances, a drop in average prices.

“The effect of commodity markets on the housing market in some areas brings to the forefront the fact that the economy of the north remains largely commodity driven,” said Ken Laursen, former President of BCNREB. The western area of the BCNREB saw larger drops in sales, with Kitimat being particularly affected. After seeing a few consecutive years of significant increases in price, the average price of property in Kitimat has dropped this year. Terrace also saw in drop in sales and average prices in 2015, and in Fort St John’s, sales dropped by approximately 28 per cent with a nine per cent drop in average property prices.

While the global commodity slowdown has negatively impacted the housing market in some areas of Northern B.C., affordable housing has been attracting new buyers to Burns Lake.

“Some people arrive here after extensive research that has determined that housing is more affordable here than any other place in the province,” explained Doug Phair, Managing Broker/Owner of Re/Max Wrightway in Burns Lake.

“New people with varied social and professional backgrounds are migrating here for work and recreation.”

Burns Lake had 105 properties sold in 2015 compared with 71 in 2014. As of Dec. 31, there were 114 properties of all types available through multiple listing service in the Burns Lake area, down “We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, from 130 at the end of 2014.

“The in-town residential market in all price rangincluding our expensive-to-replace smart key es has seen the biggest rise in volume of sales and a for the car. Our War Amps key tag did its job modest increase in values,” said Phair. when our keys were returned to us last week by The average selling price of a single family resicourier, much to our relief.” dence in Burns Lake went up - from $117,815 at the end of 2014 to $133,756 at the end of 2015.

– War Amps supporter Phair says 2015 saw a notable increase in local The Key Tag Service – it’s free families upgrading their current homes, thus providing supply in a favorable price range for new and it works. Nearly 13,000 sets home owners. He added that rural properties conof lost keys are returned tinue to be higher in demand than supply. every year.

Other nearby areas also saw an increase in average selling prices.

The average selling price of a single family residence in Smithers went up - from $247,458 at the Order key tags online. end of 2014 to $273,241 at the end of 2015. There were 252 sales in 2015, compared to 266 sales in The War Amps The War Amps does not 2014. receive government grants.

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Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society (NKDF) is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors.

The NKDF Board of Directors will use a pointbased system to evaluate applicants and create an eligibility list. This list will be sent to the Board Resourcing and Development Office and the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, who makes the final decisions and appoints Directors to the NKDF Board.

There is currently one vacancy on the Board. Each director is normally appointed to a term of one to three years.

Points will be based on how well the applicants meet the following criteria: 1)

Resident in the Lakes District portion of the NKDF investment area

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Proven skills and experience in any of the following: 4 4 4 4 4

Small business Economic development Local government Human resources Financial management

Once appointed, Board members are required to attend a minimum of four meetings annually, to be held in various communities across the investment area, from Kitamaat Village to Vanderhoof. The Board of Directors is responsible to make funding decisions for projects and to direct the policies and operations of the Society. More information can be accessed by visiting the NKDF website at www.nkdf.org Interested parties please email your resume and cover letter to manager@nkdf.org Deadline to apply is February 1st, 2016.

If you have any questions, please call NKDF Manager Dan Boudreau toll free at 1.877.478.3863 or email to manager@nkdf.org Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund PO Box 101, Prince George, BC V2L 4R9 Toll-free 1.877.478.3863 Local 250.964.4066 • Fax 1.888.648.3875 Website: www.nkdf.org Email: manager@nkdf.org

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The Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) are reviewing their Official Community Plans!!!

Get involved in the process to guide your community’s future, and set the goals and objectives that guide future growth and development.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend the open house for your community. At the open house you can get information regarding the role of an Official Community Plan (OCP), and how to become involved in the OCP review process.

The Regional District of BulkleyNechako open house is:

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Francois Lake Community Hall, 770 Francois Lake East Road

The Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of BulkleyNechako joint open house is:

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Village Office at 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC

Further information regarding the Official Community Plans can be obtained by calling the Regional District Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339 or the Village of Burns Lake at 250-692-7587.

The Village of Burns Lake OCP applies to land within the Village Boundaries. The RDBN OCP applies to Electoral Area B and the portion of Electoral Area E to the north Shore of Francois Lake.

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The Topley facility will remain as a “sanctuary” only, taking care of dogs that came from abusive homes and have shown signs of aggression.

While Turtle Gardens manager Yvette Labatte has already moved to Vancouver, a paid employee will remain in Topley to take care of the so-called sanctuary dogs.

The Topley facility has approximately 32 sanctuary dogs and will not be accepting any new intakes.

The 12 adoptable dogs that are currently in Topley will soon be flown or driven to foster homes in the Lower Mainland. However, Labatte said she still doesn’t know exactly how.

“We are working on the logistics,” she said.

Once the adoptable dogs are transported to the Lower Mainland, volunteers will pick them up and take them to the pre-approved foster homes.

“I have veterinarians here in Vancouver and Victoria that I work closely with,” explained Labatte. “The transportation is the main hurdle at this time.”

Labatte explained that there is no physical facility in the plans for Turtle Gardens in Vancouver and area. Therefore, Turtle Gardens Vancouver will be an online foster home program only.

This won’t be a great change for Labatte, considering she has been administering Turtle Gardens online for many years. In fact, the organization has been adopting out dogs online since 1996.

“Turtle Gardens has always utilized Internet to the greatest of our abilities, and it works very well,” she said. “Even local adoptions are on-line.”

Turtle Gardens' Topley facility, which opened in 1988, has been closed for new intakes since June 3, 2015.

Last year Labatte said the facility would be closing due to a lack of community support. In addition, she said there was an issue of safety.

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Riley was adopted out of Turtle Gardens in 2011 but was recently returned to the organization. The no-kill group foster home and rehabilitation centre will move all its adoptable dogs to Vancouver, and the Topley facility will remain as a Submitted photo sanctuary only.

Severson Road, a 50 km/h highway that bisects Turtle Gardens, has created an unsafe environment for dogs and visitors.

“Even with good fences, dogs do get out and are at risk as are people who walk on the road,” she said. “It is not safe for volunteers to come here when the road bisects the property and cars are whizzing by.”

Labatte said she has tried to reach out to different government agencies over the years but that her problems were not resolved.

Although the organization is based in Topley, the Lower Mainland is where 99 per cent of Turtle Gardens' dogs are adopted.

In addition, Turtle Gardens has a volunteer base in Vancouver of over 80 people that can help organize events such as fundraisers.

“Donations have never been depended upon locally,” said Labatte.

Although the majority of adoptions take place in the Lower Mainland, Labatte said Turtle Gardens has helped many animals and families in Northern B.C. “We fed a lot of low-income dogs and supplied dog and cat food to anyone who needed it; we quietly spayed female dogs and returned them to their owners while adopting out the pups into great homes,” she said. “We paid medical bills for injured dogs and returned them to their homes; but when we needed physical help there was no one; that is why we closed.”

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We are looking for names for the following;

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Cash prizes will be awarded for names chosen.

Entry deadline is January 31, 2016 All Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2016 and mailed to: Name the Hotel Contest PO Box 290, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 In the event that more than one person enters the same winning name, we reserve the right to award prizes accordingly.

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The Skeena Regional Elk Committee is asking the public to report any elk sightings on Jan. 23 for a survey of the number of animals in the Skeena region. The count is being conducted between the Hazeltons and Burns Lake. funding from the B.C. the areas near Round mation we are going to should have some tags 2012, when wolves are and Francois Lake arAlicia Bridges A group of farmers and ranchers is holding an elk count this month in an effort to prove funding is needed to stop the animals ruining crops and eating stored feed.

The Skeena Regional Elk Committee (SREC) is asking the public to report any elk sightings on Jan. 23 for a survey of the number of animals in the Skeena region.

The results of the count, which covers the region between Burns Lake and the Hazeltons, will be used to seek

government for fencing to stop the elk entering farms.

Pleasant Valley Cattlemen's Association president Linda Dykens, who is also a member of the SREC, said elk were a pest that damaged crops and ate feed that was being stored for their livestock.

“They will paw the ground for feed so when you get a newly seeded field, the little seedlings, they're not really rooted all that good yet so it gets destroyed,” she said.

Dykens said farms in

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She hopes the B.C. government will contribute to building fences to keep the elk out.

The SREC plans to use the survey results to help the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) establish an elk management plan.

It also plans to apply for funding to fence the worst affected farms. “[We are] asking anybody and everybody to write down information because without infor-

get nowhere,” she said.

“We're trying to get a count and we need that for the ministry [FLNRO] to get a management plan in place for the elk, as to how many the valley can handle and whether they

issued for hunters.”

According to FLNRO, elk were first recorded in the Bulkley Valley in the 1980s near Deep Creek.

That population grew but remained in the same location until

believed to have moved into the Deep Creek area and forced the herd to disperse.

Residents have since reported seeing elk in the Telkwa, Copper River, Babine Lake, Moricetown, Hazelton

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B.C. seeks relief for aging population costs Tom Fletcher When people retire to B.C. from Alberta and other provinces, they bring the majority of their health care needs with them, but some of the federal health care money stays behind.

That's the message B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake is taking to the first meeting between provincial ministers and the new Liberal government in Vancouver next week.

Lake said B.C.'s objection to the health care funding formula adopted by the former Conservative government in 2011 was that it was based on population, with no age component.

"As you age your health care costs become higher and higher," Lake said.

"So to have a pure per-capita transfer actually was a disadvantage for populations that were older, such as British Columbia, and much more of an advantage to populations like Alberta that are younger."

Lake and Premier Christy Clark noted that B.C. is on track to double the number of hospice beds for terminally ill patients, to help keep up with the aging baby boom population and those who are moving west to retire.

"We talk about palliative care, we talk about care for people with dementia, we talk about hospice care," Clark said. "That's expensive, and that's why the old funding formula needs to be restored."

The previous formula was introduced by former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin, who in 2004 agreed to six per cent annual increases to provincial health transfers in what he called "a fix for a generation."

After the Conservative majority government was elected in 2011, then-finance minister Jim Flaherty tied health care increases to economic growth, with a minimum increase of three per cent per year, to begin in 2017.

In a campaign stop in B.C. last fall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to add another $3 billion to the health care budget to start, and "sit down with the provinces immediately" to renegotiate the formula.

That meeting is set for Jan. 20 and 21 in Vancouver, chaired by federal Health Minister Jane Philpott.

Studies by the Canadian Institute for Health Information confirm the steep increase in health care costs for people as they enter their senior years, much of it for end-of-life care.

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In the story ‘Preliminary dates close to being set’ published in the Lakes District News' Dec. 30, 2015 edition, the decision to set dates for a preliminary inquiry in the case of Rueben Buhler had been postponed several times.

Buhler - the man arrested in relation to a triple homicide in Burns Lake – had court appearances in Burns Lake on Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Dec. 10 and Jan. 13. However, it was only during a court appearance in Burns Lake on Jan. 18 that dates for a focus hearing and preliminary inquiry were set.

According to crown spokesperson Neil MacKenzie, a number of factors had contributed to the time needed to confirm the

preliminary inquiry dates, including a change in defence counsel and an ongoing disclosure by the Crown of the evidence gathered by investigators in the case.

The date for the focus hearing was set for Feb. 24, 2016, and the dates for the preliminary inquiry were set for May 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2016.

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. Neighbours said they heard gun shots ring out earlier that morning. When officers entered the residence, they found three people - one woman and two men dead inside.

Buhler has been charged with three counts of second degree murder and remains in custody.

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The Omineca Ski Club celebrated international snow day by hosting a range of activities for community members of all ages including an overnight camping trip for 17 youth up spud hill with campfires and fireworks, followed by a pancake breakfast at the ski lodge. Ski club members Wes Bender and Randy Hamp said it took the group three hours to get up the hill and 45 minutes to come back down for the rest of the snow day activities. The rest of the day saw fun games and races for the kids and a hot lunch indoors for everyone else. For more photos go to www.ldnews.net

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The Lakeside Multiplex will be hosting it’s

2nd Annual Squash Tournament January 28th - 31st We are looking for both male and female players to register.

Please come down to the Lakeside Multiplex or call us at (250) 692-3817 to put your name on the registry. Cost is $10.00 per person and all entries must be in

by January 22nd.

Lakeside Multiplex - 103 Flogum Dr., Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-3817 Email: villagerecreation@burnslake.ca or Facebook /VillageRecreation.com Village of Burns Lake - 15 3rd Ave, Burns Lake BC • Phone: 250-692-7587 Email: village@burnslake.ca • www.burnslake.ca

Bottle Drive for Brent Mackereth during month of January. Call and we will come pick

up your bottles. Carren Wilson (250) 692-3471 / Susan or Trent Benson (250) 692-7302.

Community Badminton Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at LDSS gym. All skill levels and ages are welcome. More info: Karen (250) 692-6085

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Omineca Ski Club brings home medals

The Lakes District Pony Club

Recently the Omineca Ski Club have been playing across Northern B.C. recently and have amassed a nice collection of medals. Ava Nealis and Cole Bender began the year by qualifying for the 2016 BC Winter Games where they will compete in biathlon. Chris Paulson, Kyle Nealis, Adrienne Bender and Nicole Hamp all skied their way to the top of the podium while Cole Bender got the bronze. With his win in cross-country skiing, Kyle also qualifies for the BC Winter Games which will be held in Penticton at the end of February. Also a total of nine Burns Lake biathletes competed at the BC Cup #1 held in Vanderhoof. Cole came home with a gold and a silver while Ava won two silver medals. Meanwhile, Randy Hamp and Nick Hawes battled for the first place in the recreational category and finished within one second of each other. (L-R front) Julia Hamp, Ewan Hawes, Mary Hawes, Nicole Hamp, Gabriela Hamp, Adrienne Bender, Submitted photo Waneta Nealis, Ava Nealis, Nick Hawes, Cole Bender and Kyle Nealis. (L-R back) Bryan Dickson, Wes Bender and Randy Hamp.

Do you have an eye for sales?

If so check out the Great Canadian Sales Competition

Canada’s largest national student competition, The Great Canadian Sales Competition (GCSC), is back. Last year, the competition attracted hundreds of student participants from six provinces and almost 40 areas of study.

Many students don’t typically learn about sales, and often miss the fantastic opportunities it provides. In fact, there are many amazing sales careers available, and lots to gain in any type of career by having strong sales skills.

With the youth unemployment rate at almost twice the national average, this competition comes at a perfect time. Students will amp up their sales skills, learn from and interact with

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The Lakes District Pony Club would like thank all those who supported the club by buying raffle tickets for the

business leaders from Canada’s top companies, and also have the chance to win their share of a $11,500 prize pool.

How does it work?

University and college students from across Canada are invited to submit a creative and persuasive video pitch about a product, service, or debate topic of their choice.

Participants will then flex their sales skills to advance through the three rounds of the competition.

For more details about the competition, including contest rules and prizing, visit www.

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Canucks vs Calgary Flames game in Vancouver.

Congratulations goes to

Justine Petrie

We hope you enjoy your trip and the game!!

NOTICE: Flying Dutchman Service will be

closed until further notice due to health problems.

We thank you for your understanding.

We wish you Happy New Year!

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The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service

OLI is a 4 months old, neutered, black and white kitten. He is playful, yet still a little on the shy side. If you are interested in OLI, contact 250-692-7476.

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Score Board DECKER LAKE WHIST - January 13, 2016

Ladies 1st: Della Cassidy 144 Ladies 2nd: Ann Burton 142 Men’s 1st: Severt Andersen 145

Men’s 2nd: Lyle Graham 141 Low Score: Kay Saul 108 Door Prize: Sandy Dore

LEGION SENIOR’S CRIB - January 14, 2016 1st: Alice Martin

2nd: Tina Miners

3rd: Pete Hiebert

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Canadian Cancer Society Lasagna Dinner & Silent Auction Feb. 6 at the Decker Lake Hall. For more info call us at (250) 692-7203.

A newly renovated and expanded liquor store offering a large selection of new and unique craft beers and spirits.

Huge selection of specialty wines and a larger selection of coolers and ciders.

Open - 9:30am to 11 pm 7 days a week Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078

The syllabus for the 2016 Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts is now available around town. Festival dates: March 8-19. Entry deadline is February 1.

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Harvey & Gwen Funk cutting their wedding cake designed by Naomi Hanson.

Harvey and Gwen Funk and their families wish to thank all those who made our

Open House Wedding

on New Year’s Eve in Burns Lake such a memorable affair.

Special thanks to Pastor Ed Peters who officiated, Donna Harrison on the organ, Best Man John Van Zanten, Bridesmaid Cecile Phillips and all those who helped organize, set up and clean up, and to all who wished us well with love and gifts.

We will remember this special time forever.

Harvey & Gwen

The B.C. government is close to releasing its plan to provide "world-leading" prevention and response to land-based oil spills, but that progress isn't enough to change its opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

Environment Minister Mary Polak announced Monday the province's final submission to the federal review of the project confirms it still has not met B.C.'s five conditions for approval of heavy oil pipelines.

Polak said she is preparing to present legislation this spring to establish new standards for land protection, after discussions with Trans Mountain operator Kinder Morgan Canada and other companies. B.C.s final submission to the National Energy Board continues to recommend the pipeline twinning not be approved, but Polak said that is not the final word.

"We have been encouraged by the number of government and industry leaders who have also taken up the challenge and accepted the need to proceed along our five conditions, but we have not at this time seen evidence in the NEB hearing process that those conditions can yet be met," Polak said.

B.C.'s five conditions, presented in 2012, include NEB approval, "world-leading" land and marine spill prevention and response, meeting legal obligations to aboriginal communities and an unspecified "fair share" of provincial benefits from any new heavy oil pipeline project.

Kinder Morgan issued a statement Monday saying it continues to work with B.C., but requirements for aboriginal consultation, spill prevention and revenue sharing can't be met by the company alone.

The project already faces 150 draft conditions from the NEB, in what Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson has called "the most highly scrutinized pipeline project by the NEB in history."

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Tanker approaches Westridge terminal in Burnaby, near the oil refinery also supplied by the Trans Mountain pipeline.

The NEB is expected to hear intervenor arguments starting Jan. 19 in Burnaby, including affected municipalities. Vancouver is also opposed, arguing that a seven-fold increase in crude oil tanker traffic on Burrard Inlet represents an unacceptable risk.

The Trans Mountain pipeline has been operating one line for 60 years, running from northern Alberta through the B.C. Interior at Kamloops to its marine terminal in Burnaby. A branch line runs south to supply oil refineries on the coast of Washington state, and the pipeline has already been twinned on the Alberta side.

Kinder Morgan is hoping for an NEB decision to recommend proceeding by May. Final approval is up to the federal cabinet.

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lead to growth in those herds as well.

“It is likely that numbers have remained relatively stable with the inhabiting of new geography since 2013, but if conditions moving forward are favourable, it is reasonable to suspect that elk numbers will grow and increase across this broader area,” he said.

Jex said the ministry was already working on a regional management plan, in partnership with local cattlemen's associations and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Measures could include changing the hunting policy, under which there is currently no open season for elk.

“If a harvest season is deemed an appropriate tool in future to help manage elk numbers and associated impacts, then the ministry will undertake and follow our established general harvest policies and procedures, but linked to the ongoing provincial plan and procedures process,” said Jex. He said FLNRO would also explore non-hunting related measures or linkages with existing programs.

The Ministry of Agriculture runs the Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP), which compensates farmers for damages caused by wildlife to unharvested forage crops, field corn grown for animal feed, and grains.

Ministry staff will meet with Bulkley Valley producers on Jan. 30 to explain the program, offer enrollments and provide information on other risk management programs.

But Dykens said some farmers considered existing government programs like the AWP to be cumbersome and untrustworthy.

“A lot of people don't like government programs like that because they say 'well they just come up with excuses that it's not covered' and a lot of people just hate the paperwork end of it,” she said.

“You've got to keep track of everything, you've got to remember dates and somebody has to come and inspect your fields.”

She said the programs did not provide for smaller producers who bought their hay instead of producing it.

Although Dykens admitted that fencing would be costly for the B.C. government, she believed it was the most effective method of managing problems with elk.

The Ministry of Agriculture told Black Press it has a $1.5 million fund dedicated to reducing significant crop losses due to wildlife in situations where other measures are not practical.

The funding is available for mitigation projects and activities, which could include fencing, covering crops or relay cropping.

To participate in the Jan. 23 count contact Linda Dykens on 250-845-3013.

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Indoor Playspace Tuesdays at the Lakeside Multiplex from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for kids six and younger. Free program.

Lakes District Senior Society - Carpet bowling Every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Decker Lake Hall / Whist Decker Lake Hall.

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FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Eagle

Kerr Road, Burns Lake

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

Automotive Center ICBC Accredited Collision Repair Shop

Phone: 250-692-3805

Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, B.C.

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Free DVD’s for Legion Veterans

about a flying ace from WW1.

RCL 50 is offering this to all Military Veterans. Anyone interested in this movie is asked to contact the Legion 692-3232 and come down to pick up their copy.

Plan your next party, meeting or conference at the

Jean Paulson Lodge (Omineca Ski Club)

Our lodge is available for rent at a reasonable rate and features AV equipment, a portable sound system and fully equipped kitchen. The lodge can accommodate groups up to 120 people for any type of indoor and/or outdoor events.

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Joan Ragsdale at 250-692-0093 or visit our website

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POPCORN CHICKEN

Includes fries or mash, buttery bread, med. drink & cookie

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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

Highway 16, Burns Lake

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Women (French) 5. Hyrax 8. Distress signal 11. Trade 13. Large northern deer 14. The 3 Wise Men 15. Marten of N Asian forests 16. Hoover’s agency 17. Received an A 18. 2nd Islamic month 20. Light brown 21. Clarified butter used in Indian cookery 22. Frankness 25. Argentina’s capital 30. Citizen of Kenya

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or Zimbabwe 31. Noah’s boat 32. Family of languages in So. Africa 33. Inappropriate 38. Scientific workplace 41. Hungriness 43. Say to talk about an annoying topic 45. Sing and play for somebody 47. Strike buster 49. A citizen of Thailand 50. Civil Rights group 55. Honest Company’s Jessica 56. ‘__ death do us part

57. Malarias 59. Claim against another’s property 60. Mined metalbearing mineral 61. Dashery 62. Capacity unit 63. Primary color 64. Indian dress CLUES DOWN 1. Manuscripts (abbr.)

2. Netherlands river 3. Italian island 4. One’s own being 5. More adroit 6. Balkan country 7. Psychologist B.F. 8. Investment group Goldman ___

9. Double curve 10. The plane of a figure 12. Ocean 14. Public presses 19. Civil Rights activist Parks 23. Cooking container 24. Arctic native 25. Founder of Babism 26. Bashkortostan capital 27. Bulky grayishbrown eagle 28. Louse egg 29. About sight 34. ___/Tuck: TV drama 35. Black tropical American cuckoo 36. Chest muscle (slang) 37. Expression of disappointment 39. One who assists 40. Antilles island 41. Served food 42. Egyptian Sun god 44. Performed successfully 45. Cavalry-sword 46. Abba __, Israeli politician 47. Jonas __, cured polio 48. The Muse of history 51. Express pleasure 52. Turkish leader titles 53. Castro country 54. Nobleman 58. ___ Lanka

has resumed for the year with all proceeds going to

Burns Lake Search and Rescue

The Legion is looking for Blue Blazers (suit coats) - If you have any please call the legion

Drop in Darts: Tues 7pm Poker for Points: Wed 7pm Drop in Crib: Thurs 7pm Regular Hours: Tues-Thurs: 4-8pm Friday & Saturday 2-8pm

If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.

Support your local Legion.

“Members and bona fide guests welcome”

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

Oldtimers Hockey Fridays 8:30-10:00 Sundays 6:30-8:00 350 - 2 nights/week 200 - 1 night/week $ 15 drop in Season has started - ask about Late Start Discounts $

Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35

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

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

IMMACULATA Catholic Church

248 - 3rd Ave. • Phone: 250-692-3568

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

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

JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

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

Everyone Welcome

OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

SUNDAY, 10:30 AM Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~

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

Worship Service at 10 am Sunday mornings Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

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

Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

250-695-6586

Burns Lake Community Church New location: Burns Lake Band (old highschool): 10:30 am

Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

Lakes Fellowship 724 Babine Lake Road

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

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NO AGE LIMIT Contact Chris at 250-692-4824 or Blue Jay Sports

LIVING WATERS CHURCH 766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

Please come and fellowship with us on:

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

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, if you’re feeling on edge lately, it may be because you haven’t had a chance to relieve stress. Exercise can be a surefire fix to what ails you, so get up and go.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, this week you may be tempted to take risks you never would have considered before. Just don’t let excitement get in the way of common sense.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, an opportunity presents itself in the weeks ahead, and this will be too good to pass up. Embrace the changes that this opportunity offers.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Something totally unexpected will grab your attention in the next few days, Gemini. Trust your intuition to take things slowly and put out all feelers before you forge ahead.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, your social life is bustling, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with all of the things filling your calendar. You may want to take a few days off.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, although you have a plan to reach all of your goals, do not put success ahead of others’ feelings. Be considerate of others even if their efforts are not up to par.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Career obstacles may pop up from time to time, but you have the commitment to see things through for the long haul. Keep up that perseverance this week.

Bottle Drive for Brent Mackereth during the month of January. Call and we will come pick up your bottles. Carren Wilson (250) 692-3471 / Susan or Trent Benson (250) 692-7302.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: January 2016. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Nyree Hazelton on site every Thurs. Foot Care Jan. 28.

More info (250) 694-3270.

The Lakes District Community Initiatives Office of the Canadian Cancer Society office hours: Tuesdays from 10am to noon; Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm; and Fridays from 10am to 1pm.

We will be holding a lasagna dinner & silent auction on Feb. 6 at the Decker Lake Hall. Drop in and browse through our on-going garage sale items and our arts & crafts tables (donations gratefully accepted). Contact us at (250) 692-7203 or email us at burnslake@bccancer. ca and inquire about joining our group as a volunteer! For cancer information or Cancer Connect: 1-888-939-3333.

Website: www.cancer.ca.

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) 692-1800.

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The syllabus for the 2016 Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts is now is now available at LD News, BL Public Library, Western Financial Group, Artisan Centre, SEDA and online at ldfestival.com. Festival dates: Mar. 8-19.

The entry deadline is Feb. 1. So get busy and plan your entries now.

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SALES – SERVICE – INSTALLATIONS Repairs on all types of Satellites CLOSED NOVEMBER 21, 2015 - APRIL 10, 2016 Authorized Dealer: Shaw Direct Galaxy Broadband Internet

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Computer Repairs, Sales & Training

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Phone: 250-692-7773

email: ACIComputerService@telus.net

It’s a fairly common tactic for scammers to call you claiming to be “Microsoft” and asserting that your computer is full of bugs. Then they’ll tell you they’re the only ones who can fix it, for an insanely large fee.

However, in a strange twist on the usual phishing call scheme, now the scammers are trying to get you to call them. This happens by means of small adware infection which, when you’re surfing the web in your browser of choice, generates a pop up or new tab that tells you that you have a serious infection, and that you must call “Microsoft” to fix the problem.

In reality you have a relatively minor adware infection. Shut your web browser down, reset the browser to its defaults, then run an anti-virus and anti-malware check on your computer. If the pop up won’t let you close the browser window, try opening the Windows Task Manager with Ctrl+Shift+Esc, finding your preferred web browser under the Applications tab and shutting it down by right clicking on it and selecting ‘End Task’.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: You can’t always play the peacemaker, Aquarius. Sometimes you just have to let others fight their own battles and then offer support to those who need it.

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At Ruth’s request, there is no service. Her ashes will be laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to CNIB or Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.

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Fraser Lake Sawmills will hold a public viewing of the proposed Amendment 11 to their Forest Stewardship Plan for the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Forest Districts.

This amendment is required to include the Cheslatta Carrier Nation’s Forest License A93806 into the existing plan.

The proposed amendment is available for review and comment at the Lejac mill site east of Fraser Lake on Highway 16 from January 20, 2016. Persons may review the plan at this location during business hours. Written comments may be submitted in person to the Lejac mill site or by mail to: Fraser Lake Sawmills Attention: Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F P.O. Box 100, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 Comments must be received in writing no later than 5:00 pm on March 20, 2016. For further information, please contact Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F. at 250-699-6235.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SCRUTINEERS Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) Assent Voting (Referendum) On Saturday, February 27, 2016, qualified electors in Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015 which would have the effect of increasing the annual taxation limit from $93,750 (equal to a residential tax rate of $0.20 per $1,000 on improvements only, based on 2015 assessments) to $190,000 (equal to a residential tax rate of $0.41 per $1,000 on improvements only, based on 2015 assessments)?”

A copy of the bylaw and maps of the service areas may be inspected at the Regional District Office or at www.rdbn.bc.ca .

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufficient applications are received.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, 37-3rd Avenue, P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, commencing Wednesday, February 3, 2016 until Friday, February 12, 2016.

Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application for scrutineer by contacting the following persons at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako: Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer or Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer Phone: (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339 Cheryl Anderson Chief Election Officer

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This position is permanent part time, 20 hrs. per week with flexibility; wage scale of $24.18 - $ 28.16.

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner 2 storey, 4 bedroom house at Tchesinkut Lake for sale. On 15 acres full above ground basement. $174,000 To view or more information please call 250-6956775.

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Do you have a passion for helping others? If you are the type of individual who wants to help adults with disabilities reach their goals & lead their lives then we have just the opportunity for you!

As a Support Worker you will: t Assist with day-to-day living skills t Help enhance quality of life, to ensure that physical, medical, recreational, social & cultural needs are met t Provide a safe and clean environment Requirements: t Class 5 Drivers License t Clean Criminal Record Applicants must be willing to obtain Level One First Aid, Class 4 Drivers License and Food Safe within first three months of employment.

Please send your resume by email or drop off in person.

Burns Lake Christian Supportive Society 210- 8th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC Email: kathy.janzen@blcss.ca

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Cell: 250-251-2105

Older house - fixer upper for sale $42,0000 on 4th Avenue in Burns Lake.

House has been empty for a few years. Call 250-691-1301

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This position is permanent part time, 15 hrs. per week with flexibility; wage scale of $21.92 –$25.53

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The Elizabeth Fry Society in Burns Lake is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

The wage scale is $16.33 - $19.01.

For more information or to apply with resume and cover letter please email: tamara-efry@telus.net or mail to: Elizabeth Fry Society, PO Box 316, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Attn: Tamara

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

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

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA) and to the purchase or finance of a 2015 Trax and 2015 Silverado 2500HD/3500HD WT 2WD with gas engines.

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 Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between January 5 and February 1, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet model excluding Chevrolet Colorado 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first two biweekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $13,564, including $446 Owner Cash (tax exclusive) and $3,500 lease cash for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $66 for 24 months at 0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $3,432, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,132. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between January 5 and February 1, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Sonic, Trax and Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada 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. ‡ $2,500 is a combined credit consisting of $500 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and $2,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Trax which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. † $3,500/$12,000 is a combined credit consisting of $500/$1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a $3,000/$11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Trax/Silverado HD Double Cab with gas engine (except WT 2WD), 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 $3,000/$11,000 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 or 2016 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and February 1, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on 2015 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax or 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze LTD, Malibu LTD, All-New Malibu (except L), All-New Volt, Camaro; $750 credit available on other 2016 Chevrolets (except Corvette, Colorado 2SA, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado’s. 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 Company 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 GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled LubeOil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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Lakes District News

Totran Transportation Services Ltd. is an independently owned and operated Canadian heavy haul specialized company operating across North America from Calgary, Alberta but also operates an office in Conroe, Texas, U.S.A. They recently came to Burns Lake to do a trial run to see if their long rig could get through the curvy downtown core. And yes they made it without incident. They planned their practice run at just after Midnight last Wednesday morning. They are able to provide specialized 19 - 22-axle combinations and 64-wheel California legal combinations of jeeps, dollies and trailers. With the capability of hauling more than 350,000 lbs. throughout North America. They will be back at a later date with fully loaded. At press time their arrival date was unavailable.

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