Burns Lake Lakes District News, January 27, 2016

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Renewed calls for public inquiry Five groups renewed their calls for a public inquiry into the 2012 Babine explosion FLAVIO NIENOW

Marking the fourth anniversary of the Babine sawmill explosion, five groups from across the province renewed their calls for a public inquiry into the 2012 Lakeland Mills and Babine explosions.

The five groups include the United Steelworkers, the B.C. Federation of Labour, the First Nations Summit, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations.

The five groups released a joint statement on Jan. 20, 2016, saying the inquests held in 2015 left the families and the victims with “more questions than answers.”

Coroner’s inquests were held in 2015 into the Babine Forest Products explosion, as well as the explosion that occurred three months later at the Lakeland Mills sawmill in Prince George.

“No justice or substantive changes resulted from these inquests,” says the groups’ joint statement. “Questions remain unanswered, including ‘why did the policies and practices that were supposed to protect workers fail to do so?’”

The inquest into the Babine explosion concluded Aug. 31, 2015, with 41 recommendations to improve safety in the industry. However, those recommendations are not enforceable, and the deaths of Robert Luggi and Carl Charlie - both killed in the Babine explosion - were ruled accidental. ...see BABINE ▼ P9

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Chinook Comfor to start soon

FLAVIO NIENOW In the story ‘Chinook Community Forest still on track’ published in the Lakes District News’ Oct. 7, 2015 edition, the Chinook Community Forest interim board of directors were hoping that harvesting would begin in the 2015/16 winter season.

Although the community forest licence still hasn’t been issued, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said he’s still confident that harvesting will begin within the next couple of months.

“We are in the final process of completing the required documents for the limited partnership and simultaneously working out final details of the license document, which will allows us to begin harvesting prior to spring breakup,” said Strimbold.

The Chinook Community Forest board has

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recognized that the process to get this project up and running has been much slower than anticipated.

Greig Bethel, a spokesperson with the B.C. Ministry of Forests, said it’s not surprising that this process would take so long, considering that there are six different First Nations involved, and in addition to the proposed community forest, areas for First Nations’ woodland licenses also needed to be identified.

The Chinook Community Forest is a partnership of two local governments - Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) – and six local First Nations groups - Burns Lake Band, Lake Babine Nation, Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, Skin Tyee Nation and Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation. ...see CHINOOK ▼ P2

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Final process of completing the required documents for the limited partnership CHINOOK from t P1 According to Strimbold, the Chinook Community Forest is unique in many ways since it is currently the largest community forest in the province and the only one to have a partnership between six First Nations and two local governments.

Back in March 2015, the village withdrew from RDBN’s Chinook Community Forest economic development function. In a subsequent interview, Strimbold said the decision was prompted by council’s desire to have direct representation on the Chinook Community Forest board and hold its own shares in the new company.

The proposed Chinook Community Forest started when stakeholders at Hampton Affiliates were deciding whether or not to move forward with the rebuilding of the Babine Forest Products sawmill after the 2012 explosion. One of the main concerns back then was the amount of timber available to supply the mill. The stakeholders stated that, to justify a rebuild, enough timber in the Lakes timber supply area needed to be available. The need for enough timber to supply the mill led local officials to propose to the provincial government that a second community forest be added to the area.

The proposed Chinook Community Forest would be run with the same legal structure as the Burns Lake Community Forest, with an annual allowable cut of 150,000 cubic metres per year.

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Will the LNG industry create direct jobs in the Burns Lake area?

Community members raised concerns at a lunch with the president of B.C. LNG Alliance

Andrea Currie Burns Lake residents recently had the opportunity to voice their concerns and ask questions about the burgeoning liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry and its potential effect on Burns Lake.

David Keane, President of the B.C. LNG Alliance, was invited to have lunch

at the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 11, 2016.

Participants raised concerns on the likelihood of corporations hiring locally or bringing in foreign workers to construct the facilities and pipelines.

“You need some experience, so finding that experience will most likely come maybe from the rest of Canada or from abroad to fill this many jobs,” said a participant.

To that, Keane replied, “We said locals first, British Columbians second, Canadians third, and then we’ll start looking elsewhere; but when we hire, they have to be qualified and they have to have experience.”

Another participant asked a question about the creation of direct jobs in Burns Lake.

"What are the realistic expectations of how many jobs we will directly get in Burns Lake?" asked the participant. "I don’t see direct jobs here in Burns Lake.”

“Unfortunately I can’t answer that question,” Keane answered. “I don’t know what the pipelines are doing or whatever so…”

Lynn Synotte from the College of New Caledonia raised the concern that there is a disconnect between industry and training in B.C., where apprentices with foundational level training are graduating from training institutions, but industry tends to only hire fourth year apprentices with experience.

Keane acknowledged the transitory nature of the industry by describing a meeting where a participant asked why a student ...see LNG t P7

RCMP requesting public assistance after theft in Granisle

Flavio Nienow

The Houston/Granisle RCMP are searching for the culprit(s) of a break and enter that took place in Granisle earlier this month.

According to the RCMP, sometime between Jan. 7, 2016, at 5 p.m. and Jan. 8, 2016, at 7 a.m., the Granisle public works yard

was broken into.

Several tools, miscellaneous items and a work vehicle were stolen. Although some of the items have been recovered, the police are still looking for leads on the culprit(s) responsible.

If you have any information regarding this break in and theft, please contact the Houston/Granisle RCMP at 250-845-2204 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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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

Funds must be spent by March 31, 2016

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

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Flavio Sachett Nienow

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Oscars and race controversy

This is your province on weed

Discussions about race were back in full swing last week after the 2016 Oscar nominations were officially announced.

For the second year in a row, every acting honour was given to a white person. After the announcement, many prominent black Americans - including filmmaker Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith - said they would boycott the ceremony.

Not surprisingly, Twitter was flooded with the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, reviving discussions on race all over the world.

But has the Academy really been racist?

According to The Economist, the number of black actors winning Oscars since 2000 has been pretty much in line with the size of America’s overall black population. Blacks are 12.6 per cent of the American population, and 10 per cent of Oscar nominations have gone to black actors.

However, this does not mean Hollywood has no problems of prejudice. In fact, the numbers suggest the imbalances are industry-wide, and they affect all ethnic minorities.

According to The Economist, since 2000, three per cent of nominations have gone to their Hispanic peers, which represent 16 per cent of the population; one per cent to those with Asian backgrounds, and two per cent to those of other heritage. In addition, no actors from ethnic minorities were nominated in 1995 or 1997, or between 1975 and 1980, and throughout the twentieth century, 95 per cent of Oscar nominations went to white film stars.

While fingers are pointing at the Academy’s 6000-odd voting members – 94 per cent of whom are white - The Economist says prejudice goes beyond the closed doors of the Academy – showing up in drama schools and casting offices across the country.

Netflix has recently released a new series where American comedian Chelsea Handler explores different aspects of modern life, including racism.

Although her series has received plenty of bad reviews, and some of her comments on race have sparked outrage, “Chelsea does racism” is worth watching.

In the hour-long episode, Handler goes to South Carolina, where she talks to men and women who absurdly say slavery wasn’t as bad as people make it. They refer to slavery as a friendly time where white and black people got along and no abuse whatsoever existed.

When Handler challenged that belief - saying it might not have been such a friendly time the men and women say they were offended by her questions.

I thought it was remarkable that in this day and age, there are still some people who carry around illusions that slavery wasn’t such a bad thing; the same way that there are still people in Canada who think residential schools weren’t so bad (believe it or not I’ve met some of these people).

Since prejudice is usually passed down from generation to generation (and we all like to think that we are not racists), if we look closely we might be surprised to learn that we all carry some sort of prejudice. I think it’s a healthy exercise to constantly be aware of our own views and challenge them – is what I think or feel based on facts or a preconceived idea?

Another significant moment that happened last week was Justin Trudeau’s statement in Davos at the World Economic Forum. Trudeau spoke about the importance of diversity to the Canadian economy and why he has given Syrian refugees such a warm welcome.

“Diversity isn’t just sound social policy, diversity is the engine of invention; it generates creativity that enriches the world.”

I hope this new wave of positivity will grow stronger, and that archaic preconceived notions will fall apart, because they obviously still haven’t.

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With unlicensed marijuana dispensaries popping up in urban areas and thousands of unregulated medical licences for home growing still in legal limbo, the Trudeau government is starting work on its promise to legalize recreational use.

Marijuana was a media darling in the recent election, but meeting in Vancouver with provincial ministers last week, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott found herself preoccupied with issues deemed more urgent.

These include shifting our post-war acute hospital model to community primary care, tackling aboriginal health care needs, pooling pharmaceutical purchases to slow rising costs, and meeting an urgent Supreme Court of Canada directive to legalize assisted dying.

At the closing news conference in Vancouver, Philpott was asked how recreational marijuana should be sold. Licensed medical growers want exclusive rights do it by mail as permitted by the Harper government, another measure forced by our high court. That would shut out the rash of supposedly medical storefronts, which city halls in Vancouver and elsewhere imagine they can regulate. Philpott said the question is “premature” and federal-provincial justice ministers were dealing with it at their meeting. Ottawa will have a “task force” too.

Vancouver descended into a pot store free-for-all due to benign neglect from council and police, and Victoria isn’t far behind. Vancouver Coun. Kerry Jang, a rare voice of reason in the Big Smoke, has protested dispensaries using street hawkers to attract young buyers, and pot stores setting up near schools. Other communities, more aware of their limitations, have resisted issuing business licences. One recent proposal in the Victoria suburb of View Royal came from a fellow who insisted marijuana extract had cured his cancer. This is typical of claims that proliferate on the Internet, and is one of many warning signs about dispensaries that put up red cross signs to sell pot products with exotic names.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake was more forthcoming a few days earlier, responding to a Vancouver reporter who judged marijuana more interesting than his just-announced plan to hire 1,600 more nurses by the end of March.

Lake noted that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is keen to sell marijuana through the province’s monopoly liquor stores. B.C.’s government liquor store union has also endorsed this idea, forming an unlikely alliance with non-union private stores to get in on the action.

“There are public health officials that I’ve talked to who say that the co-location of marijuana and liquor sales is not advisable from a public health perspective,” Lake said. “I think whatever we do it has to be highly regulated, quality control has to be excellent and above all we must protect young people.”

Yes, liquor stores check ID. But the notion that marijuana might be sold next to beer and vodka in government stores deserves sober second thought, and serious scientific work of the kind that has shown damage to developing brains from teenage marijuana use.

Of course all of this urban hand-wringing over pot stores ignores the de facto legalization that has existed across B.C. for decades.

The Nelson Star had a funny story last week about a local woman’s discovery on Google Earth. Zooming in on area mountains, one finds not only the Purcell landmark Loki Peak, but also Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannabis Peak and Hydroponic Peak.

Whatever the source of this cyber-prank, it could also be applied to other regions of B.C. For the record, I’ll restate my long-standing position that legalization is the only logical answer.

I’ll say the same about other drugs that drive most B.C. crime, but that’s a subject for another day.

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Skin Tyee Nation is holding The Burns Lake Band anticipates construction of their new hotel could begin as early as March 2016 with excavation and site a contest to rename the preparation.

Lakeland Hotel.

The new hotel will be located next to the Rainbow Gas Bar in Burns Lake - same place where the band’s previous motel was We are looking for names for the following; located. ➜ Hotel According to a Burns Lake Band newsletter, the development ➜ Restaurant of the new hotel is “near ready for construction start,” with most aspects of project preparation now complete. ➜ Pub and Grill Chief Dan George said the Burns Lake Band is currently ➜ Bar/Cabaret “hammering out financial details” and working on contractual The contest is open to everyone. documents before construction can officially begin.

Cash prizes will be awarded for names According to the Burns Lake Band, Britco and its construction chosen. group have reviewed the site to ensure that issues such as parking, traffic circulation, grading, site drainage, building positionEntry deadline is January 31, 2016 ing, soils removal, and other aspects of the project are correctly All Entries must be postmarked by organized and planned.

January 31, 2016 and mailed to: A few years ago, when the Burns Lake Band first approached Name the Hotel Contest Housing starts in B.C.’s urban municipalities of more than the Village of Burns Lake with the possibility of rebuilding their PO Box 290, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 hotel, there were questions on whether the fire flows at that loca- 10,000 people ended 2015 with a jump of 26 per cent in December, according to the latest Statistics Canada figures.

In the event that more than tion were adequate. one person enters the same B.C.’s increase was mostly in multi-family developments. SinSince then, village staff has commissioned a reputable engiwinning name, we reserve gle detached housing starts were up only 3.5 per cent. neering firm to develop a water model for the municipality, exthe right to award prizes B.C.’s housing surge went against the national trend, with housplained Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the accordingly. ing starts down in seven provinces. Only B.C., Quebec and ManiVillage of Burns Lake.

“Although we still do not have the final requirements for the toba saw growth in December, compared to a year earlier.

Winners will be announced in the LD News Housing starts dropped 39 per cent in Ontario and 41 per cent hotel, staff is working with civil engineers and the hotel installation team and is confident the requirements can be met,” said in Alberta, where the oil price slump has hit the economy hard.

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Stop Alberta and pipeline bashing Editor: When the oil prices were high the province of Alberta contributed $4700 in equalization payments to every man, woman and child to the Canadian welfare provinces. This includes all of the Maritime provinces and especially the welfare province of Quebec. Pierre Elliot Trudeau made sure that the province of Quebec would receive the highest equalization of payments of all the provinces. Quebec with all its natural resources has never since confederation managed its economy. Why should they when the politicians of central Canada would make sure that they would receive taxpayers money from the rest of Canada. Also Pierre Elliot Trudeau, fuddle duddle him, started Canada on a debit ridden country. Succeeding prime ministers did not correct the problem. It was easier to borrow money and look like political heroes than it was to be financially responsible to the Canadian taxpayer.

You hear the politicians saying what a great country Canada is and so do I, but listening to the media elected Prince of Ottawa vetoing pipelines, he should check the constitution. Prime ministers do not have the right to veto such as the American president, who abused this right when he vetoed the Keystone XL pipeline. Alberta is having a difficult time coping with the slumping oil prices and the loss of thousands of jobs.

This is the time for the media prince in Ottawa to stop pipeline bashing. Now the mayor of Montreal is also jumping on the band wagon. More road blocks for the province of Alberta. Also our Premier Christy Clark is also throwing up road blocks. Which I'm totally disappointed in. How would she react if Alberta stops any oil, now coming from B.C. into Alberta.

The Canadian government implemented a system or process by which all proposed infrastructures which come under its jurisdiction is studied and either approved or sent back to the proponent until all the criteria for a safe project is met.

The prime minister, the premiers, the mayors and the First Nations do not have a veto to overturn or stop any development that was approved by the Federal Government. The natives must be meaningfully consulted.

This is Canada one of our provinces is having a difficult time. If this was the province of Quebec the media prince would be there with wheel barrows of Canadian taxpayers money, which we would all pay for later, just to avoid any negative media attention.

If the media prince wants to divide this country he is starting in the right direction. Cancel job creating projects, borrow billions of dollars to make his media circus look good, that we as taxpayers will have to repay in the future.

Garry Hemmerling

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Title: Project Lead Employment Term: Contract – February & March 2016 Compensation: $55/hr 16 hours/week Location: Burns Lake, BC The CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE COLLABORATIVE Burns Lake is looking for suitable candidates for the position of Team Lead.

Job Summary: The Project Lead will work closely with the (LAT) Local Action Team; various specialist, physician groups, health authority and community stakeholders to develop and coordinate local processes related to the BC CYMH SU purpose; Increase the number of children, youth and their families receiving timely access to integrated mental health and substance use services and supports throughout the province.

Main Activities: • Coordinates Local Action Team meetings • Tracks progress of teams & working groups • Plans work, allocates resources and defines tasks • Tracks LAT’s budget • Assist in recruiting members of LAT • Facilitates physician engagement • Responsible for monitoring and meeting all reporting requirements Key Skills & Qualification Requirements: • Diploma or Degree in health care, counselling, project management, business administration, or; related discipline such as organizational development of leadership or; a combination of education and experience. *Contractors are expected to supply their own office, laptop, phone and transportation.

The CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE is supported by the joint BC Medical Association and the Ministry of Health Shared Care Committee.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application to: Kelly Turford, Child & Youth Mental Health Substance Use Collaborative e-mail: kelly.turford@ld-cs.ca Mail: LDCSS, PO Box 970, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Closing Date: February 5th, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

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Hydro break proposed for struggling mines Electricity deferrals were used by the NDP government in the 1990s and Social Credit in the 1980s. Bennett said unlike the NDP program that The B.C. government is considering a payment varied rates with commodity prices, he is proposing deferral program for mines' electrical bills, to help that mining companies repay deferred funds with keep mines running during an extended slump in commercial interest, with no net burden to taxpaymetal and coal prices. ers or BC Hydro ratepayers.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett is taking "If we can't figure out something to help reduce a proposal to cabinet that would allow mines to de- operating costs, there's going to be not just layoffs, fer a portion of the BC Hydro bills, with repayment there's going to be mines shutting down," Bennett to begin when prices of copper and other mineral said. "I don't expect bankruptcies and I don't expect commodities reach a certain stage. shutdowns forever, but you definitely would see Imperial Metals announced this week that Huck- temporary shutdowns until commodity prices come leberry Mine. a copper-gold mine south of Smith- back. And you may see that anyway, even with the ers, is suspending pit operations and laying off 100 program." of 260 employees. Bennett told Black Press the The province loses income tax revenue and BC continued slump in world commodity prices means Hydro loses power sales when industries scale back more job losses are on the way. or shut down, which would put pressure on government services and BC Hydro rates.

That gives the province incentive to use a deferral program, he said.

Bennett vowed that the rate deferral would not be approved if BC Hydro price caps in the current rate plan were affected.

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Mayor Luke Strimbold was one of many who attended the recent meeting with David Keane, President of the B.C. LNG Alliance. Keane believes B.C. is in a solid position to create a strong LNG industry.

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“You have to look at the trades like they’re a career,” he said. “It’s not, ‘I’m going to be a welder today and whatever tomorrow,’ it’s ‘I’m going to be a welder and have a long-term career in this’, but it may not be that you can work in Burns Lake for the rest of your life; it may mean that you may have to work in Eastern Canada, or Columbia or the middle east.”

As president of the alliance, Keane represents the interests of seven energy companies including Exon, Chevron, and Shell, who formed the alliance in order to pro-

mote and develop a globally competitive LNG industry in B.C. Although there are currently 22 proposed LNG projects in B.C., Keane believes that the actual number of facilities built will more likely be around five to seven.

“When the province says that there might be 22 different facilities that are going to get built, that’s simply not going to happen, and what it does is it gets environmental groups, First Nations groups, and a lot of people running around in Vancouver drinking their lattes all excited.”

Although there have been setbacks to LNG development in B.C. - including low LNG prices, an unexpected drop in demand from Asia, and opposition from

First Nations groups such as the Unist’ot’en camp -, Keane said he remains optimistic. He said he has actually been surprised at the amount of political support the industry has received so far.

“Sometimes I think we have too much support from the provincial government, and at some point in time the province is going to have to become the regulator rather than cheerleader for this industry.”

Keane explained how the construction of one large LNG facility could contribute as much as just under a billion dollars a year in terms of taxes to all levels of government.

“If we get one plant built,

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Keane said he also believes B.C. is in a solid position to create a

strong LNG industry; he described the advantages specific to B.C. including our relative proximity to Asian markets and the province’s abundance of natural gas.

“We have a huge amount of natural gas in B.C., an amount that could supply this province for 150 years.”

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DRIVE TO WINTER CONDITIONS • Slow down and use extra caution on weekday mornings for school buses and kids at their bus stops; • Keep four seconds rather than two seconds between you and the car you are tailing; • Watch out for areas of black ice such as shaded areas, overpasses or bridges. One extremely bad area to always use caution is the overpass near Bednesti on the way to Prince George; • Avoid sudden moves with your vehicle and know how to handle a skid; • Plan extra time to get to where you want to go; • Read the owner’s manual regarding the maximum speed your vehicle can travel in four wheel drive; • Be extremely cautious when approaching highway maintenance vehicles such as snow plows and salt or sand trucks.

And remember that winter driving is all about traction.

Use winter tires, sand bags and whatever else is at your disposal to get more traction!

Safe driving from Burns Lake Community Forest For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

Food money Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. presented $1000 to the Lakes District Food Bank. Presenting the cheque on behalf of Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is Seth Submitted photo Hunter - also in the photo from the Burns Lake Food Bank (L-R) Candice Little, Cathy Ashurts and Bernice Magee.

Environmental Assessment of the Blackwater Gold Project

NKDF Board Member Recruitment

Public Comment Period and Information Sessions New Gold Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of an open pit gold and silver mine located approximately 110 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. As proposed, the project would produce 60,000 tonnes per day of gold and silver ore, over a mine life of 17 years.

The Blackwater Gold Project is subject to review under both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act and is undergoing a coordinated environmental assessment.

Public Comment Period The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) are inviting the public to comment on the ongoing environmental assessment of the Blackwater Gold Project. The proponent has recently submitted its Environmental Impact Statement / Application (EIS / Application) which describes the project and its potential to cause environmental, heritage, health, social, and economic effects.

A copy of the complete EIS / Application and more information is available online at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca and at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. A summary of the document in English or French is also available on the Agency’s website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca.

Submit comments from January 20, 2016 to February 19, 2016:

By Online Form: www.eao.gov.bc.ca By mail:

By Email: Blackwater@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

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The Agency accepts comments in either English or in French. Comments only need to be submitted once to either the Agency or the EAO to be considered for both the provincial and federal environmental assessments.

Copies of the summary and the complete EIS / Application are also available for viewing at these locations: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Vancouver, B.C. Viewing by appointment only Telephone: 604-666-2431 Fraser Lake Public Library 228 Endako Avenue Fraser Lake, B.C.

Vanderhoof Public Library 230 Stewart Street East Vanderhoof, B.C

Burns Lake Public Library 585 Government Street Burns Lake, B.C.

Fort St. James Public Library 425 Manson Street Fort St. James, B.C.

Prince George Public Library Bob Harkins Branch 888 Canada Games Way Prince George, B.C.

Prince George Public Library Nechako Branch 6547 Hart Highway Prince George, B.C.

Cariboo Regional District Library Quesnel Branch 101-410 Kinchant Street Quesnel, B.C.

Information Sessions: February 2, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Nechako Senior Friendship Centre 219 Victoria Street East Vanderhoof, B.C.

February 3, 2016, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Mouse Mountain Elementary School 266 Taluk Avenue Fraser Lake, B.C.

Information on the Blackwater Gold Project and the EIS / Application will be available at the information sessions, and interested individuals will be able to speak with provincial and federal representatives and New Gold Inc.’s technical team.

All submissions received by the Agency and the EAO during the comment period in relation to the Blackwater Gold Project are considered public. Comments will be posted to the EAO website and will become part of the Agency project file.

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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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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Lakes District news file photo Maureen said she knew from the start that the recommenda- Shane Simpson, NDP Labor Critic, the fundamental questions about responsibility and possible negligence were never tions from the inquest were not answered. the recommendations directed to the Ministry of Jobs. In addienforceable. at the pump and tion, Bond said recommendations from the two inquests held in “I still liked the recommendations from Robert and Carl’s in2015 were taken “very seriously” by government and that “steps quest and I consider them to be excellent recommendations; unhave been taken” to respond to those recommendations. fortunately, no one has to enforce them,” she said. at the counter!

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“The families wanted an independent inquiry where they would such as groceries, toiletries, pop, candy, After the inquest held in Burns Lake, Lucy, who has called for tobacco products, and newspapers. get answers on who was responsible and why,” he said. “Instead an inquiry herself, said she was disappointed that nobody was they got an inquest where those questions were never answered; 819D Center Street, Burns Lake held responsible for the mill deaths. so today we see the families and workers at Babine and Lakeland 250-692-3901 “Somebody didn’t do their job,” said Lucy shortly after the coming together with a class-action lawsuit in hopes of getting to Hours: Mon to Fri: 6am-11pm • Sat 8am-11pm, inquest. “If this was all preventable, and they [the jury] acknowlSun: 9am-9pm • Holidays: 9am-9pm the bottom of this.” edged it, then someone should have been held responsible.”

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A residence on Macphail Road, where a fire took place on April 22, 2015, is being rebuilt. During the fire - considered suspicious by the RCMP - one individual suffered serious burns and was sent to a hospital in Vancouver while two other people suffered from smoke inhalation. The investigation into the fire is still ongoing.

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The Bulkley Stikine District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2016.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Smithers will receive invitations to re‑register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

Any individuals who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Full details of equipment, including serial numbers and proof of ownership, are required for registration. Equipment may only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

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Muffin is a five-year-old Maltese/Poodle that’s been recently given out for adoption at Turtle Gardens. Although the no-kill group foster home and rehabilitation centre situated in Topley has been closed for new intakes, Turtle Gardens remains an online foster home program.

Turtle Gardens has been closed for new intakes since June 3, 2015

the Topley facility would be flown or driven to foster homes in the Lower Mainland.

Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue, a no-kill group foster home and rehabilitation centre situated in Topley, B.C., will remain as a sanctuary only.

Labatte said a paid employee will continue to take care of the 32 "sanctuary dogs," which all came from abusive homes or have shown signs of aggression.

However, the facility will not accept any new intakes. In fact, the facility has been closed for new intakes since June 3, 2015.

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Flavio Nienow In the story ‘Turtle Gardens to move all of its adoptable dogs to Vancouver,’ published in the Lakes District News’ Jan. 20 issue, Turtle Gardens manager Yvette Labatte announced that all adoptable dogs at

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Nine Burns Lake kids, accompanied by nine adults, recently braved the -5 C and windy conditions on a winter camping trip. Organized by the Omineca Ski Club, the winter camping included a potluck dinner, breakfast and even fireworks. The youngest child to attend was nine year old Julia Hamp.

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

Family Day! The Village Recreation is inviting you and your family to celebrate Family Day with us on Feburary 13th. There will be lots of fun activities and snacks your families can enjoy together. Please watch for the details!

Go Burns Lake Go!

There will be a free public skate Saturday, January 30th from 3:00pm-3:50pm to help our town get nominated for Kraft Hockeyville 2016. Please wear a jersey or an article of clothing representing your favorite hockey team.

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Score Board DECKER LAKE WHIST - January 20, 2016 Ladies 1st: Diane Killman 152 Ladies 2nd: Eva Kallhood 142 Men’s 1st: Judy Jordsvar 146

The senior dance and drama students at Lakes District Secondary School present ‘Alice in Wonderland’ from Thursday, Jan. 28 to Saturday, Jan. 30. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the evening performances, with the show starting at 7:00 pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and $8 for children under 12. There will be a 2 p.m. Matinee on Jan. 30. Tickets for the Saturday matinee are $10 for adults and $5 for children. See page 13 of this issue for more info.

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Mother Millie Garage Sale Saturday February 13th, 2016

Multifaith action society contest deadline Each year, the Multifaith Action Society invites artists to submit works of art for publication in its annual Multifaith Calendar. The theme for the upcoming 2017 edition is: Love and Compassion. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2016. The theme is open to a wide variety of interpretations and leaves open the possibility for a rich array of artistic submissions.

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The entry deadline for the Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts is on Monday, Feb. 1. So … get busy and plan your entries now. The syllabus for the 2016 Festival is now available at the Lakes District News office, Burns Lake Public Library, Western Financial Group, Lakes Artisan Centre, SEDA Centre on the Southside, and on line at: ldfestival.com. Festival dates are March 8 to 19, 2016.

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We need donations of good, usable, unbroken items.

All proceeds from this event help with veterinary treatment of stray animals in the community.

Items can be dropped off at the Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic or please call 250-692-7476 for drop off times at the Mall.

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Can be used towards a Flight Seeing Tour, Fishing Lodge Stay or Charter. Only 600 tickets printed.

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January 31 is the deadline for submitting entries to the Skin Tyee Nation contest to rename the Lakeland Hotel. For more information, look for the ad in the Lakes District News page 5 of this issue. Entries can be submitted to ‘Name the Hotel Contest’, PO Box 290, Burns Lake, BC VOJ 1E0. There are cash prizes for the best named picked.

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OMINECA OPEN

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Distances range from 500 m (little kids) to 22.5km for the experienced skier!

Register by midnight

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• Bib Pickup and Registration Desk opens at 0945 hours Races start at 1100 hours.

• First to go out is the Tour de Omineca then all races from youngest to oldest age categories.

• Hot Lunch is provided to all skiers and Concession is open to the public. Come out and watch the races from the deck of the lodge.

• Special Giveaway to all racers 13 and under – CCC Sunglasses!!

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All the recreation users at Kager appreciate it very much!!

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The Village of Burns Lake, in cooperation with Dr. Lois Martin of the Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic, started a program a few years ago in which instead of unclaimed dogs being euthanized, the euthanasia fee was allocated to spaying and neutering these animals. These spayed and neutered dogs were then transferred to Turtle Gardens so they could be adopted out.

With Turtle Gardens curtailing their operation last summer, the village was forced into seeking alternative solutions to the fostering out of unclaimed animals.

The village then contacted the Lakes Animal Friendship Society (LAFS) and enlisted their assistance in resolving the fostering out issue. Village staff met with LAFS directors last September to address this situation and the LAFS directors proposed a partnership that would encompass the Village of Burns Lake, LAFS and the Prince George Humane Society.

This new partnership would allow the village to transfer dogs into the Prince George Humane Society’s network of foster homes, with the purpose of ultimately getting them out for adoption.

Volunteers from LAFS would work with village staff to get dogs transferred as required.

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erations and no decision has been made to date.

According to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Burns Lake, over the past four years there has been a “dramatic decrease” in the number of animals that needed to be fostered out in Burns Lake. In fact, for the last three months, the village has not needed to foster out any animals.

“Upon the capture of a stray dog, the village takes every possible effort to contact its owner for its return,” explained Worthing. “We have had great success in returning these dogs by photographing them and putting their picture on Facebook.”

Alistair Schroff, LAFS Director, said LAFS has also made great efforts to maintain a stable dog population in the Lakes District.

“We have made great strides in controlling the dog population in a humane and proactive way through our spay/neuter programs which the village has supported on an in-kind basis,” he said.

“As a result of our spay/neuter programs, the numbers of dogs impounded by the village has dropped dramatically.”

“As a general note, we are still very firm believers in local adoption solutions,” added Schroff. “We are always seeking to make connections between local dogs that need homes and local people looking to save a life by adopting a dog.”

“We encourage people to advertise locally - in the Lakes District News, on bulletin boards or elsewhere - and connect with each other.”

Who would you nominate?

Bill Konkin Citizen of the Year nominations This prestigious award is presented annually to residents of the Lakes District who have dedicated themselves to volunteerism in their community.

The award is named for the late William Konkin, long time school principal in Burns Lake, who, together with his elementary school service club, started the award in 1973. Over the past 43 years, 31 individuals and 12 couples have been honoured for their dedication to serving the community in and around Burns Lake. In addition, three people and one couple have been named Citizen of the Decade in recognition of their exceptional and long-

time commitment as volunteers Nomination forms are available at local schools, banks and businesses. please take the time to fill out a nomination form for a deserving individual or couple and send it to: Citizen of the Year Committee: Box 961, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 A hand written signed letter will be accepted as long as it is legible. Make your nominations as detailed as possible and be sure to include your name and phone number. Nominations deadline is March 1, 2016 and must be in the hands of the committee by that date. Late nominations will not be accepted.

Avalanche takes life of snowmobiler

The BC Coroners Service is investigating following the death of a snowmobiler near Prince George yesterday morning.

Just before 11 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 23, 2016, the Prince George RCMP received a report of an avalanche that took the life of a snowmobiler in the Torpy Mountain range, northeast of Prince George. A group of five snowmobilers were riding in the remote mountain area when one of them was swept away in an avalanche.

The Prince George RCMP contacted Emergency Management BC and requested the assistance of the Prince How can you continue The Lakes District George Search & Resto contribute?

Family Enhancement cue Society (PGSAR).

• Donation of non-perishable Society Police and PGSAR food items. attended the area. The • Financial donations to allow ...extends a resounding thank you to us to purchase perishable food deceased, an adult community members and businesses items. Please make cheques male, was removed for all the donations to the out to: Lakes District Food from the area via snowHoliday Spirit Funding Drive Bank & mail to: mobile.

The four other 2015 for the food bank.

Box 777, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 snowmobilers were not • Volunteer your time to help injured. with repackaging, shopping, We raised $13,000! organizing, and distributing food.

The BC Coroners We are grateful to be able to continue Service is investigating For more information, our support of disadvantaged families please contact and will provide more in the Lakes District in 2016, and your Candice Little at 250-695-6630 information as the inhelp is much appreciated. vestigation progresses.

All six snowmobilAlso... THANK YOU to Darcy Goertzen who has been ers have experience plowing the food bank parking lot all winter free of charge. and were properly Advertising partially donated by Lakes District News equipped.

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Carrier Sekani Family Services Burns Lake Women’s Group meet Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Burns Lake Band Office. More info: Bonnie or Wanda (250) 692-1800.

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

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Will Chevron consider changing their route?

Pacific Trail Pipeline’s pre-construction work close to reaching Unist’ot’en camp Flavio Nienow The Unist’ot’en clan of the Wet’suwet’en has set up a protective camp south of Houston and has been physically impeding pipeline proponents such as Coastal GasLink and Chevron from entering their territory.

While the initial route for the proposed Coastal GasLink pipeline would run about one kilometre south of the Unist’ot’en camp, the alternate route would be approximately five kilometres north of the camp.

The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office and the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission are currently reviewing Coastal GasLink’s

application for the new route and a decision is expected for the first quarter of 2016.

Meanwhile Chevron, which also proposes a natural gas pipeline passing through the area, says the company has no plans to change the proposed routing for its Pacific Trail Pipeline (PTP).

“Chevron believes the proposed pipeline route is the safest and most environmentally sound,” said Gillian Robinson, Chevron-Kitimat LNG Spokesperson.

The PTP is a proposed 480-km pipeline that will deliver gas from Summit Lake, B.C., to the Kitimat LNG facility, passing directly through Unist'ot'en territory.

According to Chevron, the pre-construction work for the proposed pipeline was close to reaching the Unist'ot'en camp last summer. Between early July and October of 2015, Chevron undertook pre-construction work along a portion of the PTP route that traverses Wet’suwet’en traditional territory and was near the location of the Unist’ot’en camp at the Morice River bridge.

Even though organizers of the Unist’ot’en camp have sent several letters to Chevron saying the company does not have permission to access their lands, Chevron representatives have made several attempts to conduct pre-construction work on Unist’ot’en territory.

One of these attempts, which took place on July 23, 2015, was recorded and posted on You Tube. In the video, Rod Maier, Manager of External Relation and Communications for the Kitimat LNG Project, asks for permission to enter Unist'ot'en territory so that Chevron can conduct environmental field studies. After being denied access, he offers bottled water and tobacco to Unist’ot’en camp members as an offering.

“We’ve got clean water right here that’s good to drink; and that’s pollution [the plastic]; that adds to the landfill,” responds Freda Huson, Unist’ot’en camp Spokesperson.

While the Unist’ot’en clan has strongly opposed the proposed pipeline, Chevron has made agreements with 16 First Nations

bands along the proposed route, including five Wet’suwet’en bands.

Robinson said Chevron continues to engage with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, the Office of the Wet’suwet’en and other Unist’ot’en house members, and that Chevron is committed to seeing the blockade resolved through “dialogue and discussion.”

“We are always open to meeting with the organizers of the Unist’ot’en camp at any time to listen to their concerns and to share information about our project if they would like to meet with us,” said Robinson.

The PTP’s environmental assessment certificate was issued by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office in 2008. Robinson says all work done to date has been permitted by the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission, including last summer’s pre-construction work program.

Full construction of the PTP will begin once the project proponents have reached a final investment decision. However, there is still no estimate date for that to happen.

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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.

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Church Directory FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH Kerr Road, Burns Lake

Sunday School for all ages and Worship Service at 10:30am Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

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

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

Everyone Welcome

OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

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

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

email: Jameskt@telus.net • James Kim 250-692-0031 PAOC

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: All that hard work you have been putting in will finally start to pay off, Taurus. It’s quite possible you will receive some good news soon. Don’t forget to go out and celebrate.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, major changes could be coming your way and they likely involve your home life. Get ready for a big move or some major renovations to your home.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: This week your thinking could be even sharper than ever. It’s a good time to make plans that affect your future, including those pertaining to education or employment.

Our town Bottle Drive for Brent Mackereth during the month of January. Call and we will come pick up your bottles. Carren Wilson (250) 6923471 / Susan or Trent Benson (250) 692-7302.

Bill Konkin Citizen of the Year nominations. Nomination forms are available at local schools, banks and businesses. Please take the time to fill out a nomination form for a deserving individual or couple and send it to: Citizen of the Year Committee, Box 961, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0. Nominations deadline is March 1st, 2016.

The Annual Mother Millie Garage Sale.

Feb. 13, 10am,-3pm, Lakeview Mall. We need donations of good, usable, unbroken items.

Contact: (250) 692-7476.

4-H family fun Winter Carnival. Feb. 8, 9am-2pm. Takysie Lake Resort. Free event.

More info: Elan (250) 694-3501 Southside Health & Wellness Centre: February 2016. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot Care Feb. 11 & 25. More info (250) 694-3270.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: If you let your imagination take over, you just may find others are more receptive to this creative way of expressing yourself, Leo. Use every trick to your advantage.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, a new visitor or someone from your past may put you in touch with another who could make a difference in your life right now. Changes will spring up rapidly.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Your thoughts may shift to more positive horizons, and your resulting optimism will prove attractive to others.

Spread good cheer to as many people as you can

Have that special print or photo framed for your sweetheart in time for Professional framing lasts a lifetime!

We also have original art by over 30 local artists!

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SALES – SERVICE – INSTALLATIONS

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

Repairs on all types of Satellites CLOSED NOVEMBER 21, 2015 - APRIL 10, 2016

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.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Listen closely during all conversations, Capricorn. You can always jot down notes later if you really need to remember something in particular. Paying attention this week is crucial.

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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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, if you feel inspired to express yourself in creative ways this week, go for it. Others may appreciate your sense of humor and may commend you for making them feel better.

F R A M E S • F I N E A R T • O R I G I N A L S • L I M I T E D E D I T I O N S • P O T T E RY • W O O D - T U R N E D B O W L S • C D S • J E W E L L E RY

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, it’s a good time to be thinking about family. Consider delving more deeply into your genealogy. Research your roots, and you may be surprised at what you discover.

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: You may receive a call, text or email today that turns your life in a new direction, Pisces. Just wait for all of those doors to open for you.

Week of January 27th - February 3rd

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Phone 250-692-7314 lklassensat@telus.net

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Partitions are a simple way of turning one large hard drive into what appears to be several smaller ones, allowing you to keep certain things separate. Think of it like having a house with no interior walls. Without a wall between the kitchen and the bedroom, you might end up with crumbs on the bed and socks in the fridge.

The most common reason to partition a hard drive is to keep your operating system files separate from your user files. This makes it easier to format and reinstall Windows on the first partition, without having to worry about losing any personal information stored on the second partition. While partitions aren’t as popular as they once were, you may still see new notebooks and desktops with both C: and D: local disk drives under My Computer (Libraries in Windows 8). The only downside is that no matter what partition you store information on, if the hard drive fails you’ll still lose all your data. Partitions are fine for organizing, but for the safety of your data nothing beats an off computer backup.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, the hectic pace you have been keeping may be catching up with you. It will be difficult to keep this up for much longer, so start to pare down your responsibilities.

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WITH A PUSH OF A BUTTON….HELP IS ON THE WAY

SEE POLAR Bears, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer.

Save 15% with our winter sale for a limited time. Call toll-free: 1-800-363-7566 or www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLORENCE BLAIR! Florence Blair and her family would be honored if you could join us in celebrating her 90th Birthday on Feb. 13 at the Williams Lake Seniors Village (where she resides). This will be an open house drop-in event from 11am to 7pm. If you would like to send our Mom a card, or short video please send them to Teresa Sager at 655 Steinke Place Kamloops BC V2B 7L7 or email to sagersrus@gmail.com and we will share them with her on her special day.

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.

In Memoriam Gifts

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

Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide financial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

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KENNETH TONY LARSON Feb. 28, 1929 - Jan. 27, 2015 The family of Ken Larson sadly remember his passing on January 27, 2015 just shy of his 86th birthday.

He is predeceased by his parents Tony and Cora Larson, his brother Donald, sister Arla and brother-in-law Art McDermid and his brother-in-law Ray Cleghorn.

Ken is survived by his 5 children Arnie (Kim) Larson, Gwen (Gordon) Douglas, Dale (Debbie) Larson, Jim Larson and Larry (Connie) Larson, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, his sister Audrey, his sister-in-law Linda and numerous nieces and nephews. ~ There was no service by request ~

Information

HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits?

The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal.

Call 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

GRACE REID

Jan. 13, 1944 - Nov. 25, 2015 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Grace Reid while she was at home.

She was predeceased by her father John, her mother Freida, her brother Dennis and her son Roddy.

Grace is survived by her husband Steve, daughters Shaunene, Heather, Colleen (Leonard) and her son Stephen (Lori). She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Stephanie, Daniel, Sammi, Lacey, Lindsay, Justin and Ryan.

And also her precious great grandchildren Sierra and Jackson. Grace is also survived by her sister Gladys (Doug), brother Leonard (Szi Szi), sister-in-law Gladys (Charlie) and mother-in-law Millie, plus all of her dear nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind countless friends she had made throughout her lifetime and will especially by missed

by Betty, Monica (Larry) and their families.

Grace was always willing to volunteer and help others, when she herself should have been resting. Her nurturing manner, amazing flair for cooking and especially her sense of humour will be greatly missed. Her kindness was unconditional and her love knew no bounds.

We did not see you close your eyes, or hear your last faint sigh.

We only heard that you were gone, too late to say goodbye...

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment

Canadian Cancer Society

Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. Please include the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notified. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 6927203.

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

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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HIP OR Knee replacement?

Arthritic conditions or COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Accounting/ Bookkeeping 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.

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

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Career Opportunities

Fraser River Chevrolet, Quesnel BC is currently looking to fill the following full time position:

Certified GM Journeyman Technician Plant Accountant

Pinnacle Pellet Inc. Houston BC POSITION TO BE FILLED IMMEDIATELY Please send your Resume to Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. hr@pinnaclepellet. com. Only select candidates will be contacted for interviews. For more information on Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. see our website www.pinnaclepellet.com

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Fraser River GM offers a full benefit package including; • Medical • Dental • Life Insurance • RRSP Plans • Competitive Wage and Compensation Packages Please apply with resume to Shane Thon by email sthon@shaw.ca – please include references and a drivers abstract.

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Residential & Community Support Worker 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

Fraser River Chevrolet is looking for an experienced, career minded

Automotive Sales Consultant to set and meet sales goals and to consistently deliver results in accordance with our high company standards.

The Automotive Sales Consultant will sell our products and services through the achievement of opportunity-based sales quotas. This individual will also develop ongoing relationships with customers and continually maintain their respective client portfolios.

Integrity, passion, and presentational skills are essential for this role. Fraser River Chevrolet Offers An Industry Leading Compensation Package, An Incredible Work Environment & Career Advancement Opportunities.

Qualified applicants should email resume and cover letter with “Sales Consultant” in subject line to Shane Thon: sthon@shaw.ca

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

The Corporation of The Village of Burns Lake

Burns Lake Public Library Library Director The Burns Lake Public Library has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time (9 month term) Library Director. Working under the direction of the volunteer Board of Directors, the successful candidate will oversee the staff, along with the day to day operations of the library and will be responsible for financial management.

The salary range for this position is $20 to $25 per hour, depending on candidate’s experience and education.

For more information and for a full job description, visit http://bur nslake.bc.libraries.coop.

Applications will be accepted until February 12, 2016 at 12 noon and may be submitted by email or in person at the library.

Please apply to: Hilda Earl, BLPL Board Chair, PO Box 449, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0, hilda.13@telus.net.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Burns Lake that a referendum by voting is necessary to obtain voter assent for the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015.

REFERENDUM QUESTION THE FOLLOWING QUESTION will be submitted to the electorate: “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)?”

SCRUTINEER APPLICATION 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. If sufficient applications are received, three scrutineers for and three scrutineers against the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the Village of Burns Lake, 15 3rd Avenue, from 8:00am February 1st, to 4:00pm February 10th.

Applications will only be received during regular office days and hours.

Application forms are available at the same location. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the following persons at the Village of Burns Lake Office: Sheryl Worthing, Chief Election Officer, or Cameron Hart, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-692-7587.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Burns Lake on: Saturday, February 27, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Lakeside Multiplex at 103 Flogum Dr. ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Burns Lake on: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Village of Burns Lake Office at 15 3rd Ave. A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED to residents of local senior’s housing at the following dates and times: Carol Cottage: February 24, 2016 from 9:00am - 11:00am Heritage Manor: February 24, 2016 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweedsmuir House: February 24, 2016 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING A public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed increase in the tax limit on

February 15th at 7:00 pm at the Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. At least one piece of identification must prove the resident’s address, and at least one piece of identification must include the resident’s signature.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

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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Burns Lake to launch rod loan program on Family Day A free ice fishing and “Instameet” event will take place at Radley Beach

will be providing people with a basic overview on how to use the app during the event.

“We will have a handout suggesting how people can use it [Instagram] to improve our presence to the outside world; we’ll be giving them some hashtags and showing them how we can grow an audience,” said Schienbein. “Instameets provide an opportunity to showcase something unique; and on Family Day, our unique feature will be family ice fishing right on Burns Lake.”

Schienbein said families can expect an opportunity to enjoy a traditional family event without having to head out to the back country. The event starts at 11 a.m. and will go until 1 p.m.

People will also be able enjoy hot dogs during the event, courtesy of Overwaitea Foods.

Flavio Nienow Folks and families in the Lakes District who are interested in trying their luck or introducing kids to fishing will have a great opportunity on Family Day. On Feb. 15, 2016, the Burns Lake Visitor Centre will launch the rod loan program in Burns Lake, with a free ice fishing event down at Radley Beach.

The rod loan program is a program by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. where families that may not have any fishing equipment are welcome to borrow spinning rods and reels complete with a tackle box of gear.

Susan Schienbein, Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre Manager, said the visitor centre decided to bring this program to Burns Lake after a causal conversation with members of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. “We have very few docks on our lakes and so I asked this gentleman how we could get a dock here; he said the first step was to show that the community was interested in fishing and that the rod loan program is a good way to track visitors, children, and families who may not have equipment, so the need to fish from a dock could be measured.”

“We jumped on it,” said Schienbein.

Burns Lake received four lake rods and four ice fishing rods, complete with tackle boxes, an ice auger and a skimmer last year. However, Schienbein said it was too late to launch the program in the summer, so the visitor centre decided to wait until the upcoming Family Day.

Laura Blackwell photo

Ice fishing in Burns Lake is very popular - residents are reminded that they should take their garbage with them when they leave. Leaving debris on the ice will eventually end up in our lakes when the ice melts. Also ice fishing does require a fishing licence, the same as fishing in the spring and summertime.

After the rod loan program is launched, people will be able to stop by the Burns Lake Visitor Centre to borrow fishing equipment at any time.

Blain Cunningham, co-owner of Woods N’ Water Sports and Recreation, said the rod loan program and the free ice fishing event will make fishing more accessible for folks in the Lakes District.

“Some of our best memories from living in the Lakes District have been fishing as a family,” said Cunningham.

“Kids often want to try new things and this gives them an opportunity.”

Woods N’ Water is co-sponsoring the ice fishing event and will be providing extra rods for people who come

down to Radley Beach.

During the ice fishing event, the visitor centre is also planning to have an “Instameet,” where people take pictures at a certain event and flood the Instagram with hashtags such as #visitburnslake or #icefishing.

Schienbein said the Instameet is an effort by the visitor centre to raise the profile of the Lakes District on social media.

“Instameets are practiced around the world and are a way to build an audience on Instagram; it’s is an amazing tool to market how beautiful this area is, and it’s free.”

But if you don’t know how to use Instagram, don’t worry. Event organizers

Laura Blackwell photo

Children under 16 years of age do not require a fishing licence to fish fresh water lakes.

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