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Burns Lake mayor proposes zero tax increase for RDBN

Alice performs wonderfully ...page 2

FLAVIO NIENOW

During a committee of the whole meeting of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) on Jan. 14, 2016, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold proposed a zero per cent tax increase.

The motion, moved by Strimbold and seconded by Mark Fisher, Director of Electoral Area A (Smithers Rural), asked RDBN staff to bring forward a budget with a zero per cent tax increase.

However, the motion was defeated.

Strimbold said he proposed this motion for several reasons.

“The regional district had a significant increase in taxation last year and I believe local governments need to look at all options to minimize tax increases, in particular during uncertain economic times,” said Strimbold.

Last year the RDBN board of directors approved the 2015 budget with a tax increase of 15.5 per cent for regionwide services and 22.4 per cent for regional rural services.

At the time, only two directors voted against the tax increase – Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach and Burns Lake councillor John Illes, who was representing the Village of Burns Lake.

Hans Berndorff, Financial Administrator for the RDBN, explained that the significant increase in taxation last year was because the RDBN had a reduction of $452,000 in their surplus in 2014. The regional district had been relying on surpluses from previous years to lower taxation.

It is still unclear what will be the proposed tax increase for the regional district this year.

Check upcoming issues of Lakes District News for more information.

Who will take over the CNC programs?

An announcement was expected by the end of January 2016

FLAVIO NIENOW In the story ‘Which agencies will take over the CNC programs’ published in the Lakes District News’ Dec. 2, 2015 issue, the announcement of which agencies would take over the contracts of the family programs was expected by the end of January 2016.

However, the B.C. Ministry of Children and

Family Development (ministry) still hasn’t selected which agencies will take over the contracts.

On Nov. 20, 2015, the ministry issued requests for proposals (RFPs) for early intervention and school age therapies, and protective family support services.

Regarding the RFP for the early intervention and school age therapies, the ministry said “proposals have been marked and interviews are being scheduled for the first week of February.”

Regarding the RFP for the protective family support services, the ministry said it is “still in the process of conducting reference checks on successful applicants.”

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Colleymount residents have written over 300 letters

Although there were names and addresses, nobody has received a response

Flavio Nienow Members of the residents-led Colleymount Road working group had identified 10 critical spots along Colleymount Road.

The list of high-priority areas was then submitted to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on Nov. 17, 2015.

Carl Lutz, District Manager for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in Smithers, confirmed that the ministry received the list and said a meeting with Colleymount residents is being planned for the end of February.

“We have reviewed the information that was sent to our office and we are looking forward to discussing it at our next meeting,” said Lutz. “District staff are currently in the process of planning our program and projects for the 2016 season.”

However, Colleymount residents are concerned that the ministry has not been providing enough information.

“There was no commentary on the highpriority areas that we identified,” said Rita Lavoie, member of the residents-led Colleymount Road working group. “He [Carl Lutz] also provided a weak explanation for why we have heard nothing from minister Todd Stone.”

Local residents have sent over 300 letters to minister Stone asking for a solution to

the structural problems along Colleymount Road. Although all letters sent to the minister had names and addresses, to date, no resident has received a response.

In addition, a petition with almost 1000 signatures - which included a letter detailing the road problems and photos of dangerous areas -, was sent directly to minister Stone in September 2015.

“We are going to send an e-mail to our premier to ask her if this is usual and an acceptable response to constituents,” said Lavoie.

“To date, we are unaware of the minister's thoughts or intentions on the matter of the Colleymount Road.”

Lavoie said she would also like to know what the ministry is planning in regards to the high-priority areas before the meeting in late February.

“If we don't know ahead of time, the conversation will be compromised and come across as a done deal,” said Lavoie.

“This is of utmost importance because our group has to take the ministry's plans back to community members."

"To just tell them [community members] rather than to seek feedback is unfair and discouraging,” she added.

Colleymount Road extends from Francois Lake’s ferry landing to km 54 (west corner of Francois Lake). According to local residents, safety issues include a major increase of commercial and non-commercial traffic; narrow, blind corners and sloughing on both road portions and embankments.

“We need to have hope that in the future we will not have to live in a place where the road is unsafe,” said Lavoie. “Right now it is unsafe and winter has emphasized this matter."

"There are numerous places on this road that cannot accommodate a logging truck

and a vehicle," she added. "It is impossible.” road is sloughing.

Colleymount residents gathered at the Kilometres five to 5.5: This part of ColleyTrout Creek Hall on Nov. 4, 2015, and iden- mount is a long flat stretch that is shielded tified 10 critical spots along Colleymount by thick trees. It is usually in shade. In the Road. The list below includes some of the winter, it ices and ruts and the ruts are not high-priority areas identified by the Colley- scrapped off. They get deeper at each snow mount Road working group: and very dangerous when meeting oncomKilometres 46 to 48, from Sunrise Bay to ing traffic - particularly logging trucks.

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General & Cosmetic Kilometres 48 to 54, from Brewer Dentistry Services Road to the end of the lake: This segment of Colleymount Road is not for a healthy mouth seal coated. It is at the west end of the and beautiful, road and is very narrow and winding, running along the lake. Part of it is bright teeth. one lane in width and hangs over a bluff straight into the lake; there is no line of sight.

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CNC changes, tensions grow

Urban drug ghettos aren’t working

The recent cuts at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) and the board’s choice to refocus on ‘educational programming,’ moving away from what it considers social programing such as the family programs, have left several Lakes District residents feeling frustrated with the college’s unwillingness take their concerns into account. Don’t get me wrong, the college has been making an effort to consult with community members by holding public consultation meetings.

However, these consultations just don’t seem to go far enough in terms of actually listening to what community members have to say.

Consultants from Prince George came to Burns Lake last week to gather feedback for the college’s 2016-2020 strategic plan, but the current mood in Burns Lake regarding the recent changes at the college did not make for a great conversation starter.

“Our community has been involved in quite few of these types of meetings for over a year now, and so far our feedback hasn’t been taken seriously at all,” said one participant.

Another participant questioned the point of having consultations when decisions that greatly impact the community have already been made.

“For me, it’s like strategic planning after the fact - decisions get made, then we get consulted,” said Joan Ragsdale, member of the Lakes District Family Enhancement Society.

What also happened last week was that CNC president, Henry Reiser, questioned the accuracy of an impact study conducted in the Lakes District a few months ago. In November 2015, the Village of Burns Lake released an impact study prepared by Peak Solutions Consulting Inc. showing the far reaching consequences of the cuts. The study projected the loss of 70 direct jobs, a significant reduction in programming including a 75 per cent cut to enrolment, as well as a loss of $3.7 million in employment revenues within the community.

“The approach to which the data was looked at was not in my mind as accurate as it could have been,” Reiser told the Prince George Citizen.

The CNC board later released a statement to the Prince George Citizen refuting some of the findings in the report, saying the impact study counted programs that existed but weren’t annual course commitments.

“It should be noted that soft funded programs or one-time programs should not be counted as job losses, because they are not really reflective of stable ongoing employment realities,” said the CNC statement.

In response, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said these positions should have been included in the study, considering they were consistently funded for over 10 years, some for over 25 years. Back in April 2015, the CNC board decided to transfer the family programs offered in the Lakes District to other community agencies. A decision on which agencies would take over the contracts was expected to be made by the end of January 2016. However, as of Feb. 1, no announcement had been made. It is no surprise that community leaders have been apprehensively waiting for this decision since these programs are regarded by local college employees and residents as one of the college’s most successful operations.

Some fear that once these programs are transferred to other agencies, some of the services might get cancelled. In fact, Strimbold said CNC has neglected to mention that several programs are not being renewed. This includes healthier babies brighter futures - a provincially recognized program in FASD education and prevention -, which is no longer funded.

“This will leave the families who rely on these programs without much needed support,” said Strimbold.

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Communities around B.C. are struggling to cope with the continued influx of what politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem can be solved merely by providing more homes.

Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fill up as soon as they open. They worry that the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C. Their worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing.

It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned roadside site since 2013.

In Maple Ridge, a “low barrier harm reduction” shelter was opened last fall in response to a growing tent camp and accompanying drug dealing, prostitution and petty crime.

One resident noted bitterly that a mayor’s task force had identified 42 unsheltered homeless people, then found places for 77 from the camp, 40 from a closing “temporary” shelter and 40 in a new shelter. “How exactly does one house 157 out of 42?” she asked.

Victoria’s camping population has gathered in an Occupy-style squat on provincial land next to the courthouse, after years of uncontrolled camping in Beacon Hill and other city parks. The city opened a shelter in a vacant Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with new indoor tents. By the time that was full, the courthouse camp was bigger than ever, with some occupants describing how they came to town for the opportunity. One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus ticket to Victoria.

The latest plan by a local agency that runs Victoria shelters is to convert an old, empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed permanent housing facility. This would also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for allowing drug and alcohol consumption in the rooms.

The city has come up with around $1 million for this project, in a residential area next to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and run it. This would presumably come from B.C. taxpayers via our social housing czar, deputy premier Rich Coleman.

Coleman pioneered this “housing first” experiment in 2007, buying up 13 century-old “single-room occupancy” hotels in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. These crumbling bedbug habitats were bought and renovated for a staggering $143 million, plus a 15year maintenance commitment and a cop assigned to each one in an effort to contain the chaos inside.

Coleman brags endlessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working?

A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment.

Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of low-rent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute care and prolonged homelessness.”

The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years, a finding similar to studies of concentrated services in New York, Sao Paulo and Osaka.

It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed.

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The difference between an inquest and inquiry

Why are different groups asking for a public inquiry into the 2012 mill explosions?

Flavio Nienow In 2015, coroner’s inquests were held into the Babine Forest Products explosion, as well as the explosion at the Lakeland Mills sawmill in Prince George.

So what’s the difference between a coroner’s inquest and a public inquiry?

According to Barb McLintock, a Spokesperson with the B.C. Coroners Service, an inquest is held under the auspices of the coroners act, and the act specifically prohibits juries from making any finding of legal liability. Therefore the jury may not assign fault or blame.

Inquests are formal court proceedings

with a five to seven person jury. While the jury hears evidence from witnesses in order to determine the facts of a death, the presiding coroner is responsible to ensure the jury maintains the goal of fact finding, not fault finding.

An inquest is usually held to address community concerns about a death, or draw attention to a cause of death if such awareness can prevent future deaths.

Upon conclusion, a written report, the verdict at inquest is prepared. It includes the classification of the death and whenever possible recommendations of the jury on how to prevent a similar death.

A public inquiry, on the other hand, is held under the public inquiry act and is allowed to make findings of misconduct against individuals. However, a public inquiry cannot lead directly to a criminal conviction or criminal penalties as it is not a substitute or alternative for a criminal court process.

The provincial cabinet appoints the commissioner(s) for a public inquiry and also sets the terms of reference. These terms of reference may or may not include the

making of recommendations, but they often do.

A public inquiry can also make these recommendations enforceable. According to the public inquiry act, if a participant fails to comply with an order or a directive of a commission - including any time limits specified for taking any actions - the commission may “make any order necessary for the purpose of enforcing its orders or directives.”

McLintock said that depending on the terms of reference, a public inquiry may also look at broader circumstances than just the circumstances that gave rise to a death.

“Generally speaking, inquiries take much longer than inquests to hold,” she said.

The five groups that have renewed their calls for a public inquiry into the 2012 mill explosions include the United Steelworkers, the B.C. Federation of Labour, the First Nations Summit, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs

Families will have no support CNC PROGRAMS from t P1 the contracts,” he said.

On Nov. 20, 2015, the ministry also issued a notice of intent (NOI) to work with a service provider that was already familiar with providing services to children and youth with special needs. The ministry said the NOI was removed in December and moved to two RFPs, for which the closing dates were Jan. 19, 2016.

“Marking of those RFPs is expected to take place next week,” said Larabee.

The board of directors of College of New Caledonia (CNC) has said the college would deliver the family programs until these programs were successfully transferred. However, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said the CNC board has neglected to mention that several programs are not being renewed in the community. This includes the healthier babies brighter futures - a provincially recognized program in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) education and prevention -, which is no longer funded.

“This will leave the families who rely on these programs without much needed support,” said Strimbold. “While some [programs] will be transitioned, it is our hope that there is a very robust transition plan in place for the sake of our community.”

The decision to transfer the family programs was an attempt of the college to refocus on education and move away from what it calls social programming. Strimbold said the village has made several attempts to convince the CNC board that the family programs do not go against the college’s main focus.

“We have communicated to the board of CNC on several occasions that we do not agree that postsecondary education and family social services are philosophically misaligned,” he said.

Strimbold said the hub model of service, combining education with family social services, has been of immense value to the community.

“We [village council] feel that dismantling this incredibly successful system with little to no community consultation was an enormous misstep on the part of the CNC executive,” said Strimbold.

and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations.

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

Maureen Luggi, spouse of Robert Luggi, killed in the 2012 Babine explosion, said that while she was satisfied with the inquest held in Burns Lake - saying that it brought a sense of closure for her - she is glad that political groups are advocating for workers and family members of victims.

“Now that our families have had an opportunity to debrief, we are realizing that maybe the inquest didn’t go far enough in addressing real change in WorksafeBC,” she said. “I still liked the recommendations from Robert and Carl’s inquest, and I consider them to be excellent recommendations; unfortunately, no one has to enforce them.”

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During the 2014 China Nose fire there were 54 fixed wing movements, 299 helicopter movements and 6 medivacs - all of which contributed to the quick containment of the blaze.

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Provincial obligations Private sector is important

Editor: Recently, I received a letter from the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako purposing to increase the airport tax. This would cost property owners an estimated $41 per $100,000 of improvements each year.

Considering the average person does not own an aircraft, I find it interesting that property owners are being burdened with this tax in the first place. While I believe that the airport is an important asset to our community, as it facilitates medical patient transport to a higher level of care. As outlined in the Canadian Health Act, before the Province can receive its medical transfer payment each year

from the Federal government, it must meet five criteria; resident accessibility to health care being one such requirement. As such, should the Province not be financially responsible for maintaining this facility?

As we live in a rural setting, many medical and diagnostic therapies available to most urban residents are simply not present in our community, surrounding communities, nor the referral centres near us. Therefore, the utilization of medical air transport is really the only way residents in northern rural areas can have equal and fair access to healthcare, especially in emergencies. I would be willing to pay an additional $20-40 a year to ensure our airport stays open. However, given that this is a medical accessibility issue, the Provincial government needs to meet their obligations as outlined under the Canadian Health Act. I feel that our income taxes and MSP premiums Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd. should be enough to cover the airport would like to remind everyone to maintenance costs.

DRIVE TO WINTER CONDITIONS Should the RDBN consider other ven• Slow down and use extra caution on weekday mornings ues aside from increasing taxation for a for school buses and kids at their bus stops; change? I will vote no to the purposed • Keep four seconds rather than two seconds between you tax increase until I am certain the RDBN and the car you are tailing; has made a diligent effort in compelling • Watch out for areas of black ice such as shaded areas, the province to its fulfil its healthcare overpasses or bridges. One extremely bad area to always use caution is the overpass near Bednesti on the way to obligations. I suggest other voters do Prince George; the same.

• Avoid sudden moves with your vehicle and know how to Sincerely, Kris Shively handle a skid;

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• 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!

Editor: Like father, like son, when Pierre Elliot Trudeau was prime minister he tried using the power of parliament and backed by the eastern power brokers to enforce an arbitrary price on a barrel of oil produced in Alberta on the province of Alberta. It was only after Premier Peter Laugheed informed Pierre Elliot Trudeau that he was going to referendum so that the people of Alberta could decide on the price of their resources. The world price of oil is what Alberta wanted. It was only then Pierre Elliot Trudeau backed down. If the referendum had been held and passed by the people of Alberta and every indication at that time said it would have been passed, which was due to Pierre Elliot Trudeau's attitude towards the west.

Premier Laugheed could then have invoked the non withstanding clause as per the Canadian constitution and Alberta would have become a sovereign country and Pierre Elliot Trudeau would have been infamous for the demise of Canada as we knew it then.

Now his son, the Ottawa media prince is doing his best to fuddle duddle the west.

First he let Obama know that the Enbridge pipeline would not be built under his watch.

That was all Obama and his friend Warren Buffet were waiting for. Obama immediately vetoed the Keystone XL pipeline. The American oil industry does not want any Canadian oil to reach a saltwater port for

export because they are receiving one million barrels of oil a day by pipeline to Oklahoma at a reduced price.

Now the media prince has stated that the Canadian Energy Board will be overhauled to include more guidelines for the pipeline industry. With this liberal government it will probably take divine intervention before any pipelines will be approved. All these delays to satisfy the leaf lickers and bark eaters who are financed by American oil barons such as Warren Buffet.

There is a potential of 35 billion dollars of projects and thousands of jobs created never mind the spinoff of industry plus the continuation of oil production in Alberta and B.C. and the media prince would not have to borrow any money because private industry would be financing the projects.

When Pierre Elliot Trudeau suspended all civil rights in Canada during the F.L.Q. [Front de libération du Québec] crisis he was asked how far he was willing to go, his glib answer was "watch me." The media prince is going down the same road. He has had so much wind pumped up his back side by the C.B.C. and other media that if you stuck a pin in him he would whistle all the way to the International Space Station without stopping.

Jobs created by the private sector are important and not a burden on the tax payer.

Garry Hemmerling

We need our runway resurfaced

Editor: The runway surface at the Burns Lake airport needs to be replaced if we are to avoid its closure. I support the regional district and the Burns Lake Airport Society in their collective efforts to retain our

airport. A short-term property tax increase is needed to achieve this end.

My 30-year history as one of the Burns Lake doctors, coupled with my experience in working in very remote communiSafe driving from Burns Lake Community Forest ties in the Arctic, has taught me the value For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724 of a functional airport for timely evacuation of serious medical patients. Our significant disMoTI 1135 tance Ad from Vancouver is greatly magnified when Bulkley you have just Hired Equipment had a heart attack, or broken Stikine your neck. Prince George is not a big enough centre to definitively handle problems The Bulkley Stikine District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its Smithers Interior News such as these. Timely access to tertiary list of registered Equipment for Hire for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2016.

January 27 and February 3 management in the city is imperative for a good outcome. I All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Smithers will Houston Today have spoken with more than one receive invitations to re‑register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

January 27 3 the person whoand hasFebruary experienced Any individuals who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have their equipment listed, private jet ride to Vancouver and are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Burns Lakeappreciative District Newsthat this been very January 27 and February 3

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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.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.

To have equipment registration forms mailed, faxed or e-mailed to you, please contact the local District Office in Smithers by mail at Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0, by phone at 250 847-7403 or by fax at 250 847-7219.

You can also register online at www.bcbid.ca

service was available. Without our airport, this severely injured patient would be stabilized to the best of our abilities and resources here in Burns Lake and would then be forced to a lengthly road trip to another community that did have an airport prior to the flight to Vancouver.

A functional airport is a benefit to our local economy in many other ways. Local industry can use it. The forest service and different mining ventures can use it. We are becoming more and more popular as a stop over point for private pilots destined for Alaska and northern Canada. Our fuel is cheaper and we have no landing fees say, as compared to Smithers. In the future, if we ever hope to get scheduled air service, we will need a functional airport.

Please vote in the Feb. 27 referendum in favour of Burns Lake continuing to have a functional airport.

Sincerely, Greg Norman.

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Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) had signed an agreement with the province to have a Lakes District bigger say in the province’s decision-making proCommunity Services Society cess.

As part of the agreement, CSTC is currently in negotiations with the province to have a greater role in the timber supply process. The Burns Lake Band is currently a part of CSTC and is therefore a part of the agreement.

Open Monday to Saturday Terry Teegee, Tribal Chief of CSTC, said CSTC 9:00am - 5:00pm wants to have a greater influence on the decisions made by the province on things such as how much Full line of Your Largest WATER & timber is harvested and the definition of harvest FIREWORKS SEPTIC TANKS boundaries.

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NEW BEDS www.restwell.com The combined territories of the Carrier Sekani & FRAMES Submitted illustration Tribal Council under this agreement accounts for HUNTING KNIVES Large Selection of approximately 80,000 square kilometres in north- Map outlining the implementation area for the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) agreement STAINLESS STEEL ROYAL ALBERT COOKWARE CHINA central B.C. The member First Nations of the with the province. The agreement allows CSTC to work directly with the province on the “Good Quality” CSTC include the Burns Lake Band, Nak’azdli development of natural resources within CSTC territory.

GOLD PANS, ROCK FURNITURE TOOLS PICKS & SHOVELS Band, Nadleh Whut’en, Saik’uz First Nation, tions and Reconciliation, said the agreement marked the beginStellat’en First Nation, Takla Lake First Nation, OVER 8000 ITEMS... we dare you to come count them! ning of a new, positive government-to-government relationship Tl’azt’en Nation and Wet’suwet’en First Nation.

7390 Highway 16, Decker Lake 250-698-7686 Teeggee said CSTC wants to play the role of a “facilitator” between the province and CSTC. between the province and the member nations of the CSTC, proving guidance and direction when it comes to forTitle: Project Lead estry decisions.

The CSTC has been Employment Term: Contract – February & March 2016 seeking collaboration Compensation: $55/hr 16 hours/week with all levels of govLocation: Burns Lake, BC ernment to ensure that The CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE COLLABORATIVE decision-making, revBurns Lake is looking for suitable candidates for the position of Team Lead. enue-sharing and environmental practices Job Summary: The Project Lead will work closely with the (LAT) Local Action Team; various include those that prospecialist, physician groups, health authority and community stakeholders to tect CSTC’ rights and develop and coordinate local processes related to the BC CYMH SU purpose; interests.

Increase the number of children, youth and their families receiving timely The collaboration access to integrated mental health and substance use services and supports agreement - signed in throughout the province.

April 2015 - allows Main Activities: CSTC to work directly • Coordinates Local Action Team meetings with the province on • Tracks progress of teams & working groups the development of nat11:00 am - 1:30 pm • Plans work, allocates resources and defines tasks ural resources within • Tracks LAT’s budget CSTC territory such as at Radley Beach • Assist in recruiting members of LAT natural gas pipelines, • Facilitates physician engagement mining, fish and wild• Responsible for monitoring and meeting all reporting requirements life and forestry.

Key Skills & Qualification Requirements: The Visitor Centre is launching a Rod Loan Program “This agreement pro• Diploma or Degree in health care, counselling, project and Woods N’ Water are co-sponsoring by helping vides the opportunity management, business administration, or; related discipline such to develop mutually drill holes and bringing extra rods for people to try as organizational development of leadership or; agreeable resource deout. Overwaitea Foods is providing the Hot Dogs. a combination of education and experience. velopment plans for the Lots of fun for kids & the whole family! *Contractors are expected to supply their own office, laptop, phone and Carrier Sekani territory For more info please call the Burns Lake & District transportation. for the continued benChamber of Commerce at 250-692-3773 efit of all,” said Teegee.

The CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE According to the is supported by the joint BC Medical Association and the province, the collaboMinistry of Health Shared Care Committee.

Ask about our ROD LOAN PROGRAM ration agreement will Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application to: ensure CSTC’s input Kelly Turford, Child & Youth Mental Health Substance Use Collaborative is recognized and inN e-mail: kelly.turford@ld-cs.ca ’ W S D A TER corporated into natural WOO Mail: LDCSS, PO Box 970, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 resource development, including regulatory Closing Date: February 5th, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m. processes.

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CNC consultation leaves Burns Lake residents skeptical

Community members questioned the board’s intentions during meeting in Burns Lake

grams - regarded by college employees and residents as one of the college’s most successful operations - to other community agencies. Community leaders have continuously expressed their concern that once these programs are transferred to other agencies, some of the services might get cancelled.

Cathy Ashurst, President of the Lakes District Family Enhancement Society, explained the importance of the family programs during the meeting.

“For many years we were a very successful camANDREA CURRIE pus, it had anywhere between 300-400 full time The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is holding equivalent students every year and it relied on those a series of community consultations on the devel- family programs to make it work in this community,” she said. "Here in Burns Lake it was truly a opment of its 2016-2020 strategic plan.

The first community consultation, which was community driven process, and all of that has been held in Burns Lake on Jan. 25, exposed how several taken away.”

Joan Ragsdale, member of the Lakes District residents of the Lakes District, as well as staff of Family Enhancement Society, said during the meetthe Lakes District campus, have become skeptical ing that holding community consultations at this of CNC’s board willingness to take communities’ point is pointless. concerns into account.

“For me, it’s like strategic planning after the fact “Our community has been involved in quite few of decisions get made, then we get consulted.” these types of meetings for over a year now, and so One participant added, “As First Nations we’ve far our feedback hasn’t been taken seriously at all,” had a history of people coming in an telling us what said a participant during the Burns Lake meeting.

A CNC Lakes District campus employee added is best for us; I’ve just become so disillusioned with that some of her co-workers have lost hope that what has come down the pipe to this point; someone the college’s board will actually listen to their con- in Prince George is making these huge decisions and then coming back after the fact to say ‘Okay, cerns.

“A lot of my colleagues are not here today be- now we shall consult with you,’ after so much damcause they say ‘What would be the point? We’ve age has been done.”

A member of the CNC board of directors, Bob lost;’ that’s the attitude here, it’s very sad,” she said.

The college has been making a series of cutbacks Folwer, suggested the CNC board is not solely to address a deficit of $2.8 million in its 2015/16 responsible for its decisions by saying, "People should keep in mind that the college’s board is operational budget.

Back in April 2015, the CNC board of directors guided by ministers and mandates."

“We met with the minister just last week and decided to transfer the Lakes District family prohe said to us that our mandate is education, academic, not family stuff,” said Folwer.

Consultant and community and students services coordinator at CNC in Prince George, Elyse Giddens, also offered her take, “The strategic directions that we’re working through, it is hard to provide input and comment on them when there isn’t that trust right now between the region and Prince George, but this is a great opportunity to provide input.”

One community member responded, “I don’t believe the board or the administration will listen, but we still try; it’s a problem we have, we can’t give up.”

Community consultations will also be held in Prince George, Quesnel, Fort St. James, Mackenzie and Vanderhoof until Feb. 11, 2016.

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She donated it to the Burns Lake Cancer Society to be raffled off as a fundraiser.

The Burns Lake Cancer Society is holding a dinner and silent auction this Saturday at the Decker Lake Community Hall. The raffle winner of this quilt will be announced then. For more information look on page 16 of this paper in Our Town section.

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Burns Lake receives funding to tackle racism Funding will allow the Ts'iyanne Buts'udilhti' Friendship Centre to produce a film

Flavio Nienow The Ts'iyanne Buts'udilhti' Friendship Centre Society in Burns Lake is one of 14 community organizations throughout the province to receive up to $20,000 for the delivery of anti-racism projects.

The Ts'iyanne Buts'udilhti' Friendship Centre Society will use the funding to produce a film intended to raise public awareness about inclusion and opportunity in the Burns Lake area.

"In the Burns Lake community, we have seen issues around discrimination and racism, but we know that these acts derive from fear of the unknown,” said Deanna Brown-Nolan, President of the Ts'iyanne Buts'udilhti' Friendship Centre Society.

Deanna explained that the group will conduct a series of filmed interviews and

workshops about what makes a commu- eradicate racism in B.C. communities, one nity whole and assumptions that people unique project at a time. have about Burns Lake.

"This year, the B.C. government has “With this funding, we are able to help dedicated nearly $1.7 million to engage dismantle that fear by producing a film en- cultural groups, promote multiculturalism titled ‘Inclusive spaces’ that will explore and fight racism in B.C.,” said Teresa Wat, the assumptions and expectations of local Minister of International Trade. “With the people,” she said. help of these community organizations, The Ts'iyanne Buts'udilhti' Friendship together we can stamp out the embers Centre Society is an urban First Nations of discrimination in our province, help organization, located on Eighth Avenue strengthen communities and celebrate the in Burns Lake. Although its board of di- diversity that makes B.C. so unique." rectors is comprised of First Nations from many of the local RRSP’s... TFSA’s nations, the organization is not identified with any of the nations Bonds... Stocks in particular.

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In total, the Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism is contributing $262,898 to organizations that are working to reduce discrimination.

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The province says funding recipients have the power to engage and unite British Columbians under one common goal: to

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Veteran Joe Comeau and Keith Murray, Vice-President of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 50, taught 13 army cadets how to properly fold the Canadian flag during the army cadet night at the rod and gun club. The event, which took place on Jan. 27, was meant to strengthen the relationship between the legion and the cadets.

Comeau taught the cadets the standard fold as well as a version of the fold that he and fellow veteran Henry Eliot developed themselves. The legion also presented the cadets with a kind donation of over $1000.

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Entertainment galore in Burns Lake John Barth The Burns Lake Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Decker Lake Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more info call Karen at 250-692-3001 or Rhoda at 250-692-3690. The evening is sponsored by Radley Contracting and Assante Wealth Management, and will feature a quilt raffle, door prizes, a silent auction and entertainment.

Southside Winter Carnival The 2016 Southside Winter Carnival starts at 11 a.m. on BC Family Day, at Takysie Lake Resort. A great family event for all ages, the day includes broom ball, curling, skating, snowshoe volleyball, snow painting and snow sculpture, snowshoe puzzle races, a ‘wonderful onesie fashion show’, bonfire, a concession and more. A great family event for all ages, look on page 14 for more info.

Cartooning Workshop with Tom The Lakeside Multiplex is celebrating Family Day at the Multiplex and Spirit Square on Feb. 13 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. And … freelance illustrator, artist and cartoonist Tom Johnson will hold a cartooning workshop for young people nine years and older.

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And now, for this month’s contest: Christine Tassan et les Imposteures is made up of 2 guitarists, a fiddler and an upright bass player. To be entered in a draw to win a CD by the band, name any two of the original members of the band. Not sure? Click on this link: http://www.christinetassanetlesimposteures.com/en/the-musicians/ Send your answer back by return e-mail to be entered in the contest. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, Feb. 10 at midnight.

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Pysanka Egg Decorating The first of three sessions for young people (recommended age: eight years and older), on how to decorate Pysanka (Ukranian Easter) eggs, will be held at 'Yarn and Sew On' 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. The workshops are taught by Linda Uchacz, are organized by the Lakes District Arts Council, and are supported

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The second performance in the 15/16 series of operas co-presented by The Beacon Theatre and the LDAC is Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The show starts at 1 p.m. sharp on Sunday Feb. 21, at The Beacon. The Met's presentation of The Magic Flute, originally broadcast in 2006, launched The Live in HD opera broadcasts. Specially designed for children and families, the production offers an ideal opportunity for audiences of all ages to enjoy this classic opera. Julie Taymor's breathtaking and popular production of Mozart's masterpiece takes the stage in an abridged, English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a winning ensemble cast including Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklósa and René Pape brings fresh life to Mozart’s timeless fairy tale.

The 100-minute show is the perfect way for the entire family to experience the opera.

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Mother Millie Garage Sale Saturday February 13th, 2016 10am-3pm Lakeview Mall

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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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Quebec-based Christine Tassan et les Imposteures (and an imposter) reinvent the timeless gypsy jazz of Django Reinhart.

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B.C. economy to grow in face of turmoil Jeff Nagel B.C.'s economy is forecast to grow at a healthy clip of three per cent this year despite growing global financial uncertainty that has seen stock markets plunge and the Canadian dollar swoon in tandem with the dive in oil prices.

That prediction comes from Central 1 Credit Union senior economist Bryan Yu, who says the province will lead Canada in growth and should weather the global economic turmoil well, thanks to improved exports and tourism due to the weak Loonie.

"B.C. will continue to benefit from low interest rates and a lower currency, despite challenges presented by a weak commod-

ity sector," Yu said. "Lifted by household demand and housing investment, economic growth will ease slightly from 2015 but remain moderate."

Yu also expects economic growth to average three per cent from 2017 on, with steady consumer activity and higher business investment tied to major project construction.

His forecast assumes one large liquefied natural gas terminal will be built in B.C. and Yu cautioned growth would be slower at about 2.5 per cent and unemployment higher by 0.5 per cent if a new LNG plant fails to materialize.

He predicts unemployment will edge up slightly in 2016 to 6.3 per cent before declining in subsequent years.

The forecast is in contrast to a new Insights West poll that shows B.C. residents have become considerably more pessimistic about the economy and many are adopting a frugal mindset as they hunker down for financial trouble.

Two-in-five of those surveyed expect B.C.'s economy to decline and at least 40 per cent said they plan to slash spending on entertainment, new clothes or dining out to prepare for tougher times.

The poll found 93 per cent expect to pay more for groceries over the next six months and 71 per cent expect higher real estate prices.

Nearly half of respondents said they've worried frequently or occasionally about the value of their investments.

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Ladies 1st: Ann Burton 149 Ladies 2nd: Karen Dueck 145 Men’s 1st: Lyle Graham 138 Men’s 2nd: Pete Hiebert 138 Low Score: Grace Ramnes 113 Door Prize: Pete Hiebert

Broom ball Curling Free Skating and/or Hockey Snowshoe Volleyball Snow Painting/Sculpture CONCESSION: Snowshoe Puzzle Races Smokies Donuts Hot Dogs Popcorn Wonderful Onesie Fashion Show Candy Bars Hot Drinks Bonfire Many thanks to Takysie Lake Resort for venue and equipment For more information call: Elan at 694-3501 or Margaret at 694-3566 (margaret@meutzner.com)

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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: Foot Care - February 11 & 25. For more info call (250) 694-3270.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Sacrifices will be well worth the effort this week, Aquarius. Keep in mind that these sacrifices are temporary and not that disruptive. The reward awaits.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: A close friend of yours may suggest a last-minute trip, and you just may be game for an adventure, Leo. Pack all of your essentials and do not think too much, or you might back out.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, success at work paints you in a new light with your colleagues. You may finally receive the recognition you deserve.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, a financial windfall may seem like a great thing on the surface, but it doesn’t come without a price. Resolve to be responsible with your newfound largesse.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: A burst of optimism has you moving toward a new goal, Aries. This positive frame of mind can propel you to the finish line quickly, but make each decision carefully.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, you might feel nervous at the prospect of a big change at your job, but you are totally ready for the change and some new responsibilities.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, new revelations may inspire you to make some longdesired changes. Write down all of your plans so you can see them on paper and weigh all of your priorities.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, some recent nerves and stress may come to an end this week.

You feel focused right now and have your eye on the prize, and relief is on the way.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: An old friend you haven’t seen in a while may suddenly reappear in your life, Gemini. This person may take you on a fun trip down memory lane. Enjoy the laughs.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, expect some welcome developments in your romantic life.

This may be the week you meet someone new. If you’re involved, expect your romantic energy to grow.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Expect a change of circumstances at work, Cancer. This change may come by way of a transfer or a promotion, or it might be something less significant. Embrace it in any case.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, you’re ready to spread your ideas and plans to others, but the public just may not be open to what you have to share at this time. Don’t force the issue at present; give it a few days.

Our town Cold Smoke Drags. Racing isn’t just for adults. Dig our your Kitty Cats and mini 120’s.

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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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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.

Fall Fair meeting: Feb. 4, 2016, Cancer Society building on Main Street at 7:00pm.

Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture.

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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.

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

Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

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

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

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

CRISIS PREVENTION Call 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 1.888.563.1214.

In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca.

4-10pm. daily or www.youthinbc.ca.

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BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010

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

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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The ideal candidate will hold an Interprovincial Red Seal ticket and have two years of experience. Knowledge in the operation of an optimizer and finger jointing machine is an asset. Apprentices in the latter stages of their apprenticeship are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will bring good troubleshooting and problem solving skills to ensure the continuous operation and efficiency of the machinery, good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a working knowledge of digital and computer systems.

Welding, machining and electrical experience would also be an asset.

This position will be compensated with a competitive wage and benefit package that includes medical, dental and pension plan.

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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.

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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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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO BYLAW NO. 1751 A bylaw to amend the tax limit of the Lakes District Airport Local Service from $93,750 per annum to $190,000 per annum WHEREAS: A. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has established by Bylaw No. 1084, a service for contribution to the costs of the Lakes District Airport operated by the Lakes District Airport Society; B. The Regional Board of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako wishes to increase the tax limit for the service from NINETYTHREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($93,750) per annum to ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($190,000) per annum; C. The approval of the Inspector of Municipalities has been obtained under Section 801 of the Local Government Act. D. The approval of the electors in Electoral Areas “B” and “E” and the Village of Burns Lake has been obtained under Section 801 of the Local Government Act. NOW THEREFORE the Regional Board of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. Section 6 of Bylaw No. 1084 is hereby repealed and the following substituted therefore: 6. The maximum amount of taxation that may be requisitioned for the cost of this service shall be ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($190,000).

2. This bylaw may be cited as the “Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015.”

READ A FIRST TIME this 19th day of November 2015 READ A SECOND TIME this 19th day of November 2015 READ A THIRD TIME this 19th day of November 2015 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 1751.

Corporate Administrator APPROVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MUNICIPALITIES this 9th day of December, 2015 ASSENT OF ELECTORS OBTAINED this day of , 2016 ADOPTED this day of , 2016 Chairperson

The Corporation of The Village of Burns Lake

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING 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.

Corporate Administrator

TAKE NOTICE that the above is a true copy of “Lakes District Airport Contribution Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1751, 2015” on which the vote of the electors within Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and Electoral Area “E” (Francois/ Ootsa Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako will be taken.

The question that is to be voted on is: “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)?”

The tax rate referred to above does not include the 5.25% fee charged by the Province to collect taxes for Regional Districts.

GENERAL VOTING DAY General Voting Day will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the following locations: Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) • Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, B.C. • Rose Lake Hall, 27239 Highway 16 West, Rose Lake, B.C. Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) • Grassy Plains Elementary-Junior Secondary School, 34310 Keefes Landing Road, Grassy Plains, B.C. • Trout Creek Hall, 39630 Colleymount Road, Francois Lake, B.C. • Francois Lake Elementary School, 860 Francois Lake Road East, Francois Lake, B.C. • Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, B.C. ADVANCE VOTING Advance Voting will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the following locations: Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) • Southside Economic Development Association, 1246 Uncha Lake Rd. Southbank, B.C. • Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this referendum will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • you are a Canadian citizen; and • you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and • you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • you are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of Identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

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 applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there Is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those Individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search).

It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met.

RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES OWNED. Companies/Corporations Properties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote.

Accepted I.D. Classes of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s License, a BCID card, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle license, A British Columbia CareCard or GoldCareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance from SDES8, a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill.

If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer or Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.

Given under my hand this 28th day of January, 2016.

Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer

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An oversize load truck, which was approximately 67 metres long (220 feet), made its way across the curvy roads of Burns Lake on Jan. 14, 2016. Totran Transportation Services was hired by General Electric to haul windmill components from Steward, B.C., to Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Oversize trucks will pass through the village almost every night

run required by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to ensure that Totran could operate safely in Northern B.C. Totran was hired by General Electric to haul windmill components from Steward, B.C., to north of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The test run lasted five nights, and it took approximately 10 minutes for

the oversize truck to go through Burns Lake, acFlavio Nienow cording to Totran.

Scott Trousdale, Vice President and Director of Did you miss the oversize load truck passing through Burns Lake last month? If you missed it, Business Development for Totran, said the test run went "just as they expected." don’t worry. You’ll get a second chance.

Now that the test run was successful, Totran will In fact, Calgary-based Totran Transportation Services says oversize load trucks will pass through haul windmill blades – which are approximately 60 Burns Lake almost every night starting March metres long (197 feet) –, as well as windmill tower sections from March to August 2016.

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“Four or five nights a week the trucks will pass At approximately 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2016, local residents had a chance to witness firsthand a through Burn Lake with windmill components,” 67-metre (220-feet) truck making its way across the said Trousdale.

During the Jan. 14 test run, parking was not alcurvy roads of Burns Lake. This was part of a test lowed along Hwy. 16 in Burns Lake.

On Jan. 7, the village warned residents on its Facebook page that Totran would be performing a trial run through the downtown core and that any vehicles parked on Hwy. 16 during that time would be towed.

According to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Burns Lake, no cars had to be towed during the test run.

When Totran starts hauling windmill components in March 2016, parking won’t be allowed in the downtown core of Burns Lake between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

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