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Promoting awareness

June 9-15 was pro-claimed as Invasive Species Week by the B.C. provincial govern-ment. The purpose of Invasive Species Week was to promote and raise awareness of the economical and envi-ronmental damage.

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Noise makers be warned

If the Burns Lake RCMP gets its way, they will be given the power to issue munici-pal bylaw tickets in the future. Two members of the Burns Lake RCMP, Const. Don Gunn and Corp. Terry Gillespie, were on hand.Story on page 9

Striving for the gold

The 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janei-ro, Brazil may be more than two years away, but for Kyle McMahon, a para-swimmer, origi-nally from Burns Lake, his preparation for the games are already un-derway.

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STEVEN MAISEY

A two month, province wide, consultation pro-cess on the conversion of volume based tenures to area based tenures closed on May 30 after generat-ing feedback from more than 4300 people.

The process was led by veteran, professional for-ester, Jim Snetsinger, who travelled throughout the province collecting feedback from various groups including, stakeholders, First Nations and members

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The province wraps up its consultation phase with British Columbians regarding area based tenures

Consultation process comes to an endof the general public.

Snetsinger presided over 97 meetings in nine locations, including Burns Lake, Smithers and Prince George, meeting with the Village of Burns Lake, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, the Burns Lake Band and Babine Forest Products among others.

Approximately 4300 comments were received through different medians, such as email, blog comments and tweets.

Snetsinger will now spend the next few weeks compiling the feedback into a report with recom-mendations that will be submitted to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister, Steve Thomson.

British Columbia is home to over 55 million hectares of land that is considered productive for-est lands.

Only five per cent of that 55 million hectares is privately owned.

Of the 55 million hectares of productive forest

lands, 22 million hectares are available for tim-ber harvesting and less than one per cent is har-vested each year.

Forestry is one of the key drivers of the B.C. economy.

In 2013, forest exports exceeded $1.6 billion, and over 58,000 B.C. residents were directly em-ployed in the forest sector.

In some areas, economic contribution from for-estry to the local economy exceeds 40 per cent.

This isn’t the first time the provincial govern-ment has attempted the change from volume based tenures to area based tenures.

In February 2013, similar changes were at-tempted in the B.C. legislature, but the provincial government pulled the bill, Bill 8, off the table amidst criticism from British Columbians.

Grieg Bethel, public affairs officer for the Min-istry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Op-erations says that the province holds no concern

TRUCK CATCHES FIREWest of town last Friday a local resident’s truck caught on fire. The box of the truck was engulfed with flames and soon spread to the boat causing the front of the boat to melt. No injuries were reported but the residents were taken to the Lakes District hospital to be checked out. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Steven MaiSey

June 9-15 was proclaimed as Invasive Species Week by the B.C. provincial government.

The purpose of Invasive Species Week was to promote and raise awareness of the economical and environmental damage that invasive plants and ani-mals can cause communities.

Since 2012 the provincial government has pro-vided the Invasive Species Council of B.C. $2.1 million to help prevent aquatic species from enter-ing B.C., as well as to support public awareness programs.

Along with the $2.1 million provided to the In-vasive Species Council of B.C., the provincial gov-ernment, last month, announced that $1.6 million in invasive plant grants have been awarded to 29 re-gional districts, municipalities and invasive species organizations, which includes the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN)

That money is in an addition to the $809,000 that the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Re-source Operations has set aside for invasive plant control and management in 2014-2015.

The RDBN has its own Invasive Plant Manage-ment Program which is administered by the region-al districts' Environmental Services Department.

As well, the RDBN is a member of the North-west Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC), which since 2005 has been conducted using a 'single agency ap-proach.'

"Invasive plant control has been conducted using a 'single agency approach' various organizations, in-cluding the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, various municipalities, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, BC Hydro and oth-ers, contribute funding to the NWIPC," Carolynn Lane, Sustainability Assistant for the RDBN said.

"The contributed monies are managed using a partnership delivery model to achieve on the ground control of invasive plants on each jurisdic-tion, as well as public awareness, inventory, and as-sessments. On the ground treatments and inventory are conducted by contractors in each Invasive Plant Management Area."

The NWIPC covers the area from Valemount to Haida Gwaii and north to the Yukon border, exclud-ing the Peace Region.

Invasive plant programs are designed to identify areas where invasive plant species are growing a rapidly contain and eradicate the area.

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One of the largest infestations of Mountain Bluet in Burns Lake. Mountain Bluet can be identified be the purple, disc shaped flower heads, which bloom in late Spring or early Summer. There are a number of ways to control the spread of invasive species, which include, not purchasing and growing the species in your yard, clipping off the flowers to prevent the reproduction of the species through the spread of seeds and the proper disposal of yard, garden and hanging basket waste.

Egg thIEfLocal resident Wren Gilgan heard a racket outside his door one day and realized a robin was frantically trying to keep a martin from its nest. Martens are omnivorous animals related to wolverines, minks, badgers, ferrets, and weasels. Their diet consists of squirrels, mice, rabbits, birds, fish, insects, and eggs. Martens are solitary animals, meeting only to breed in late spring or early summer.

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The votes have been cast, and the new multi-use facility which opened in Burns Lake May 30 has been named.

At the Village of Burns Lake council meeting on June 10, Mayor Strimbold and councillors voted on what the name of the

new facility would be, and the name of the new multi-use facility is the Lakeside Multiplex.

The vote came after three weeks of pub-lic consultation and input.

Originally 13 names were submitted to council by various community mem-bers, and after the mayor narrowed the list

down to four names, a public fo-rum was held over social media, through an online survey and ballot boxes at local businesses.

In the end, 229 votes were cast on the name of the new facility.

The Lakeside Multiplex re-ceived the most votes with 103, the Tom Forsyth Memorial Mul-tiplex finished with 79 votes, the Burns Lake Multiplex received 33 votes and the Burns Lake and District Multiplex received 14 votes.

Although council was not re-quired to pick the name that re-ceived the most votes, the final decision was to listen to the vot-ers.

However, not all council mem-bers favoured the name as the fi-nal vote was 3-2 in favour of the name.

Councillors John Illes and Chris Beach voted against the new name, however, their deci-sions were based more on the use of the word multiplex, citing the fact that a multiplex commonly refers to a movie theatre with multiple screens, rather than the

term Lakeside.Both preferred the term recreation cen-

tre be used instead of multiplex.The naming of the new facility only af-

fects the recently build addition, the hock-ey rink will still be called the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena.

The multi-use facility has a nameVillage council selects the new name for multi-use facility

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The entrance to the new multi-use facility in Burns Lake. During the village council meeting on June 10, it was voted that the name of the new facility would be the Lakeside Multiplex by a vote of 3-2.

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“Liberal” is becoming one of the most ill-defined words in Canadian politics.

Here in B.C., a Liberal is a Conservative, or at least a fiscal conservative, bent on balancing budgets and battling big unions to force them to recognize today’s world of low growth and low inflation.

In Ottawa, a Liberal is currently whatever Justin Trudeau wakes up and de-

cides. One day he’s a libertarian who wants to legal-ize marijuana, and the next he’s in touch with his inner Taliban, issuing a moral edict on abortion.

In Ontario, Premier Kathleen Wynne saved her gut-shot Liberal government by limping to the left of the NDP, promising to spend lots more borrowed money and build lots of transit.

This is in a have-not province with an operating defi-cit that is currently running north of $12 billion. For

comparison purposes, B.C.’s deficit swelled briefly beyond $3 billion in the wake of the Great Re-cession of 2009, and the books stayed in the red until last year as the B.C. Liberals unwound the Harmonized Sales Tax and repaid a $1.6 billion HST transfer allowance to Ottawa.

You think B.C.’s energy policy is a disaster? Check out Ontario, where the cops are still inves-tigating the $1 billion cancellation of plans to construct two natural gas-fired power plants before the 2011 election. The gas plants were to stabilize erratic output from wind and solar power, a European-style climate change gesture that involved Ontario ratepayers giving a huge subsidy to Korean tech giant Samsung.

The Ontario Liberals clung to power in part by promising a provincial pension scheme on the same scale as the Canada Pension Plan.

B.C. has a similar pension program in the works, to be offered to the two thirds of small busi-ness and self-employed people who don’t have a group plan with their employer. Ours would, of course, be voluntary.

Not so in Ontario, where large and small businesses will be required to cough up half of the re-quired pension payments.

The Ontario model is dumb on several levels. It is to be imposed just as the baby boom retirement wave breaks across Canada’s most populous province, increasing risk that the pension pool may run dry. And it sticks small business with a new payroll tax in a province that has lost much of its traditional manufacturing base and needs to innovate.

Here’s the funny part, if you don’t live in Ontario. Wynne tabled her spending-spree, deficit-be-damned budget in an effort to convince the NDP to keep propping up the Liberal minority govern-ment and avoid an election.

Instead, she won a majority and now has to implement her pie-in-the-sky promises. Ontario is bracing for a downgrade in its credit rating based on the election result, and is about to go into prov-ince-wide bargaining with public service unions who want their share from the Liberal money tree.

Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak ran on a plan that sounded similar to the one presented by Christy Clark in 2013: hold the line on spending, balance the budget, reduce the size of government, stimulate job creation. Hudak was rejected for a second time, and resigned the leadership on election night.

B.C. voters now have three years to see how the Ontario version of Liberal government plays out, compared to the B.C. Liberal version.

For us, much depends on resource development, including forest products, natural gas and other trade with Asia.

If all goes well here, B.C. can continue to send transfer payments to the fantasyland of Ontario.

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Sports have a unique of deeply captivating an audience.

Watching something unfold in the arena or stadium, on television, or listening on the radio imagining the scene and grasping at the magni-tude of what is happen-ing.

Sports at its best is pure drama.

So many times you hear the words, if this were a movie script even Hollywood wouldn’t buy it, that is the greatness and unpredictability of sports in a nutshell.

The athletes that create those moments are the epitome of the struggle and hard work it takes to be the best at something.

Those athletes include Jesse Owens and his four gold medals at 1936 Olympics and Muhammed Ali, one of the greatest boxers in history, whose career cost him dearly later in life.

The list is endless, from World Cup heroes like Pele and Diago Maradonna, to baseball stars from years past like Ruth, Williams, Ripken, Koufax and Griffey Jr., to Bobby Orr and Guy Lafleur and perhaps, the most recognizable sports superstar, someone who not only conquered his sport, but the business world too, Michael Jordan.

Then there are athletes that are neither rich, or famous, but still have the ability once every four years to burst onto the scene and capture our imaginations, only to fade to the back-ground, until given the opportunity once again, to shine on the world’s biggest stage.

I’m of course talking about our Olympic athletes not named Crosby, Doughty or Price.I’ve had the opportunity to meet such an athlete.This young man, from Burns Lake, has battled back from so much in his life, and work so

hard that he is on the precipice of his sport.His name is Kyle McMahon, he’s a para-swimmer that suffers from cerebral palsy, and

he’s on the verge of competing for his country at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

I met him while going to university, I was in my final year of journalism school, and was lucky enough to write a profile on him for the school newspaper.

He had just got back from the Paralympic Trials, where despite setting a Canadian record in the 100 m butterfly event, he missed going to London.

To say I was impressed with him is an understatement.Here is someone that is an elite athlete, and trains accordingly, while going to school full-

time to complete his bachelors degree in technology.He is physically imposing, barrel chested and broad shouldered from hours spent in the

weight room and in the pool..Now, four years after his heartbreak of missing the games in London, he’s about to com-

pete for his shot in Rio.I can only imagine what representing your country on a world stage is like, something that

he has done on many occasions, including the 2009 and 2010 Paralympic World Swimming Championships, and at the 2011 Para-Pan Pacific Championships.

Since I’ve arrived in this community, I’ve heard about the resiliency of the people here, especially in the wake of the mill fire.

Kyle is someone that embodies that resiliency.He has fought back from so much to be on the cusp of the biggest stage in his sport.He is someone that has earned our support.

Time to support local athletes

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that the change would produce unsustainable logging prac-tices.

“Just like volume based tenures, harvesting by area based tenure holders is subject to allowable annual cut determina-tions and strict harvest controls,” Bethel said, “in all cases, the primary goal is long-term sustainability of the forest resources. Both volume based and area based licences are subject to the same legal requirements under the Forest Act, and stewardship requirements under the Forest and Range Practices Act and regulations.”

A change from volume based tenures to area based ten-ures would have an impact on the Burns Lake area.

The Nadina Forest District which encompasses the Lakes Timber Supply Area has a number of volume based tenures.

The area also includes the Babine Community Forest Agreement and a First Nations’ Woodland licence, which are area based licences.

In an email, Bethel said that it would be “premature to speculate,” at how a change would affect the Lakes District, along with what changes would happen and if the Annual Allowable Cut would change.

While the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Re-sources may not be concerned with a change from volume based to area based tenures, that view is not held by every-one. The Wilderness Committee, a non-profit society with charitable status, argues that area based tenures give private corporations more control over public forests, which can lead to poor environmental management, less local economical benefits and less benefits and access to resources for First Na-tions.

The committee point-ed out that of the approx-imately 4300 comments that the majority rejected the idea of a conversion to area based tenures.

In a press release, Torrance Coste, a cam-paigner for the Wilder-ness Committee said the time has come for gov-ernment to listen to the

Snetsinger to present recommendations

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Changes could be coming to the Nadina Forest District, which encompasses the Lakes Timber Supply Area. The provincial government is proposing the change from volume-based tenures to area-based tenures. The public consultation process has concluded as of May 30, and veteran forester, Jim Snetsigner will present his report with a list of recommendations to the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, Steve Thomson no later than June 30.

people of British Columbia.“The B.C. government has been completely out of step with the

public on forest issues for years, and this engagement process proves that fact beyond a doubt,” Coste said.

Coste added that unsustainable logging practices are more common with area based tenures.

However, Bethel disagrees with that as-sessment.

“Holders of both volume based and area based tenures are responsible for stewardship planning, road construction and maintenance, and reforestation. They also require the same cutting permits,” Bethel said, “most area based tenures have additional obligations compared to volume based tenures. For example, the submission of a management plan, con-ducting inventories of resources on the tenure area and providing information to government to help determine the allow-able annual cut for the licence.”

Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer for Hampton Affiliates supports the conver-sion.

“Babine supports the legislation chang-es proposed that will allow the conversion of some volume based tenures to area

based tenures,” Zika said, “we feel this conversion will provide long-term benefits to the public, stake-holders, communities and industry.”

The Village of Burns Lake has thrown its sup-port behind the conversion of area based tenures, providing that the process includes First Nations, local stakeholders and community members, that the Timber Supply Area have the proper balance between various licenses and that there is an oppor-tunity for area based licences, such as First Nation Woodland Licences and industry licensees to col-laborate on a unified forest stewardship plan for the area, among other provisions.

The submission of the report and recommenda-tions should happen no later than June 30.

The differences between area-based tenures and volume-based tenures are easily distinguished.

Typically, volume-based tenures allow multiple tenure holders to harvest in the same timber supply area (TSA), while area-based tenures limit timber rights to one tenure holder, operating in a distinguished area.

Both types of tenures require the same planning obligations, although area-based licensees often have additional requirements of submitting management plans to the provincial government.

Area-based tenure holders may also have to conduct inventories that assist government in determining the allowable annual cut.

Holders of volume-based tenures are permitted to harvest anywhere within the TSA, while area-based tenures are defined by specific boundaries and pro-vide exclusive rights to harvest timber in a specific area.

Both tenure types are subject to the same laws under the Forest Act and the Forest and Range Practices Act, and in both cases the Crown retains ownership of the land.

More information can be found at engage.gov.ba.ca/foresttenures/area-based-vs-volume-based.

An explaination of area-based vs volume-based tenures

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Something really caught my eye in the last paper and I quote “The Lakes District News re-ceived a face lift recently, thanks in part to support from the Village of Burns Lake’s Facade

Improvement pro-gram.” What a great job of painting the Lakes District News build-ing got, looks like new. They are great people and I enjoy working with them, almost like family. The staff deserve a nice building. The building is almost 100 years old and the history that is hidden in those walls would fill many books.

When we came to Burns Lake in 1941 it was a police station and

a courthouse, a busy building. Constable Jack Clark was the only of-ficer in charge of such a huge area.

Not only keeping the law in the Lakes Dis-trict but there were many other things that went with it. The winters were tough to keep law and order, poor plowing if at all, ferry was taken out of service as well.

Jack was with the provincial police and he seemed to be on duty 24 hours a day. He had a nice family and we won-dered if he had time for his family. I had a lot of respect for Jack as he got me off the hook as I had bought a saddle horse that was stolen.

I kept my horse but he gave me some good advice on buying horses plus a good scare. I still remember it all like it was yesterday. Buying stolen horses is a crimi-nal offense and I’m a fast learner. This was many years ago now but my memory is still pretty sharp. As time went on

more families moved in so as the population grew so did the provincial po-lice force. Among the new officers was a new man called Tony West and his grey saddle horse. This was something new to everyone. Tony used his horse on patrol most-ly on late duty.

This was in the 50s and there was lots going on in Burns Lake at that time. Tony was a superb rider and horse man. Rumour had it that he had been in the British calvary so no wonder. Of course he had a patrol car too but he liked his horse the best. The horse was so well broken and Tony would leave him standing and he would never move. Also Tony would stop the horse at the door to the bar with the horses front shoulders just inside to check out the going’s on.

It was not uncommon to see Tony escorting some person with too much to drink being tak-en to one of the cells un-til morning. Tony would have the guy by the scuff

of the neck trying to keep up to the horse with Tony’s help. Tony had a stable close to the station for his horse. Tony was a good friend and I enjoyed his company, lots of good stories. He left and I lost contact with him. But I will always remember his grey gelding and how he was trained.

Barney MulvaneyI have at hand what I

would call a bundle of papers with the title on the history of Burns Lake by Barney Mulvaney and it’s very good reading if you can believe it all. It seems he was running a freight camp at Priestly and he got into a big pok-er game that night. It was a wild game and in the morning he found him-self the owner of Burns Lake, lock stock and bar-rel. At that time there was only Barney’s tents and the CN station. It was not surveyed as a town sight until 1917.

Not many towns can brag about being won in a poker game. After the survey things began to

move. Lots of new build-ings going up. Burns Lake had started on be-ing a town, no longer a tent town. At this time all of the business buildings were on the island. It’s interesting Jim McKenna was the first postmaster on the new town sight.

This stayed in the family name for many years. There was a post office on the island run by Laidlaw and he held it until Jim McKenna opened the post office in the new town sight. This brochure that I am quot-ing from is a treasure as the history of Burns Lake and the Lakes District.

If anyone is interested please feel free to go through it. It’s the best I have ever come across. The people who prepared theses records have their names listed in this bro-chure and I am shocked to see how many have left us. Acknowledg-ments are listed in this book.

The work that went into all the history is wonderful There is a date

on a corner of one of the last pages, spring 1967. Although this book is almost 50 years old it’s still history and history does not change very much. This date may not be right.

The LandingAlthough I no longer

live at the landing I still like to keep on top of the news. One thing is how many properties have changed hands. Good for the economy. After living there and being in business for over 70 years it leaves so many wonderful memories. What changes I have seen. They were good years. We took over the Francois Lake store in October 1941 from Very Taylor. Vern and his fam-ily moved to Burns Lake where Vern managed the hardware for Eby’s. They were good friends to us.

A little storyA man and his wife

were going to the the-ater to watch a show. The usher asked them to sit by the door until he could find a seat.

The usher came back and said he had a good one for them, closer to the front. The theatre was well lit so the man walked in front of his wife to lead the way. As they started down the isle everyone started to laugh so the wife said they must be laughing at me.

So the husband walked behind her and he looked at her and he noticed a large sign on her skirt which said “please wait, this curtain lifts at eight o’clock.” No wonder the laughs. It seems the bench they were sitting on before entering the theatre had this sign on the seat and it stuck to her skirt so this is what caused the laughs.

Best I close now for another week.

Take care and have a safe week. Keep smil-ing as things could get a lot worse and always re-member God loves you and so do I.

I hope my readers will enjoy some of the old history I have put in my column this week.

Lakes District News office has lots of history


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editor:Every Spring I return home to Burns Lake. I come home to tree plant because

it helps fund my globe trotting addictions and it also helps to finance my post secondary nuances – buying new textbooks which never get used, opened or looked at after my classes end.

Last week after a long, hot, and hungry day in the bush, the crew returned back to town and I desperately needed two things: coffee and food. So, I made the trip across town reminiscing about all the old buildings that are no longer present, such as the taxidermy, the Mohawk station and French’s. I popped into the last gas station on the strip to get a large coffee to sip, savour and re-live my childhood excursions across town. I figured that was the best way to block out and forever forget about my awful, hot, and bug buffet filled day in the bush. I finished my coffee fast, the day was that bad!

Once, I arrived to the grocery store, I began hunting and gathering odds and ends from one side of the store to the other and I finished at the vegetables. There was one last thing I needed and it was broccoli. While standing in front of the cascading waterfall of green fauna, I grabbed a single head of broccoli, and a plastic bag, then I began the opening process. But after the first, the second and the third attempts being absolute failures, I tried alternative meth-ods. First, I was rubbing the top of the transparent plastic bag together with my forefinger and thumb, then followed by blowing at the seams of both ends (you never can tell which is the right one, right?). As I began to combine both methods together, absolute panic struck: the large cup of coffee I drank earlier on my historic walking tour of town had decided that its time was up, the visit was over, and it was checking out, immediately! At this point all I wanted to do was to get this stupid head of broccoli into this silly bag, so that I can leave and find the nearest bathroom. But, first things first – this bag is opening and the broccoli is going inside! So, with my knees tightly pressed together, my feet shoulder width apart, I was fighting every urge to not do something that looked like the Macarena, or worst case scenario: losing focus and water cooling my pants. During that moment, I thought to myself that, “I will win and this plastic bag will submit and open, leaving me the victor.”

The bag won. I lost. But, I didn’t lose to the sophisticated evacuation plan im-posed by the gross volume of coffee I drank. No, I lost because I was not about to extinguish a non-existent fire in the produce section of the grocery store.

I put the broccoli down, dropped my grocery basket with the bag on top of everything (unopened, of course) and I found myself not speed walking, but running directly to the bathrooms.

If I have learned anything from this experience, it is not that coffee should be enjoyed in moderation (oh no), it is not that those plastic bags are there only for the fruit or vegetables. Nope, they are there to mock you, intimidate you, or better yet, to humiliate you by possibly making you pee your pants.

Tyler Caplette

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Lake area include mountain bluet, which is highly invasive and displaces natural veg-etation, common tansy, which may be toxic to cattle and displaces natural vegetation and field scabious, which competes with forage stands and native pas-tures, causing decline in hay production.

The RDBN has a Landowner Rebate Pro-gram where locals can apply for a rebate on the extraction of invasive species in their home gardens.

This money is set aside by the NWIPC for each member.

The applicants juris-diction depends on the maximum amount that they could be refunded for the cost.

Burns Lake residents can receive up to a $500 rebate if their applica-tion is accepted.

Along with concern over invasive plant spe-cies the week targeted the education of harm-ful aquatic invasive spe-cies.

This focused main-ly on the potential to transport these species by recreational boaters.

The Invasive Spe-cies Council of B.C. programs, such as the 'Clean, Drain, Dry' program target the edu-cation of recreational boaters.

This program en-courages boaters to clean, drain and dry and equipment, boats, mo-

tors, trailers, bait buck-ets and pets of aquatic debris before leaving a lake or body of water.

Those who fail to do so face stiff penalties.

In 2012, an amend-ment to the alien species regulations ensures that boaters clean all boats or related equipment to prevent the spread of species, such as quagga mussels.

Those who fail to do so face fines of up to $100,000.

Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Re-source Operations, Steve Thomson en-courages British Co-lumbians to educate themselves about these species.

"During Invasive Species Week, I encour-age British Columbians to learn more about

these damaging plants and animals and actions that

anyone can take to limit their spread," Thomson said, "I en-courage citizens to use the Report-A-Weed app, and I encourage boat owners to ensure they 'clean, drain and dry' their boats before launching in B.C.'s lakes and rivers."

In 2012, Burns Lake

had a clean station for boats that was part of a pilot program.

The station is no longer there as the fo-cus has shifted more towards the education of local boaters to the harms of invasive spe-cies.

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako encourages anyone that sees invasive plants to call the North-

west Invasive Plant Council's hotline at 1-866-44WEEDS(93337).

Boaters can learn more about the Inva-sive Species Council of B.C.'s 'Clean, Drain, Dry' program at www.bcinvas ives .ca /pro-grams/aquatics.

Education of invasive species is the aim

ShowINg juSt how powErfuL, powEr tooLS cAN bELast week at Starland Timber Mart, Makita Tools gave a power tool demonstration to customers. Ajit Khera (L), the product specialist for Makita Tools and Tom Helford, the sales rep for Northern Interior demonstrated the use of a power drill and other tools.

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Celebrating two special days:

June 21National Aboriginal Day

July 1Canada Day – Happy 147th!

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the friends that sent their best wishes. I have no words to express how surprised,

overwhelmed and appreciative I am.

A special thank you to Kelly for all the hard work that went into hosting the party, and to

Jim, Terry & Marie, Brian & Rosann and my husband Brian for making this such a memorable evening. And just for the

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Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. (Proponent), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project (proposed Project), an approximately 900 km natural gas pipeline from near the District of Hudson’s Hope to the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG liquefied natural gas export facility on Lelu Island, within the District of Port Edward.

The proposed Project would involve the construction and operation of a 48-inch (1,219 mm) diameter pipeline, metering facility, and three compressor stations, with provision for up to an additional five compressor stations to allow for future expansion. The proposed Project will have an initial capacity of approximately 2.0 billion cubic feet (bcf/day) with potential for expansion to approximately 3.6 bcf/day.

The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act.

The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate, which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project.

In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend Open Houses at the following locations. All open houses will be held between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

June 16 – Terrace Open House Best Western Plus Terrace, Skeena Ballroom 4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace

June 17 – Port Edward Open House Community Centre 770 Pacific Avenue, Port Edward

June 18 – Hazelton Open House New Hazelton Elementary School 3275 Bowser Street, New Hazelton

June 19 – Smithers Open House Hudson’s Bay Lodge, Ferguson Room 3251 Highway 16 East, Smithers

June 23 – Hudson’s Hope Open House Community Hall 10310 100th Street, Hudson’s Hope

June 24 – Mackenzie Open House St. Peter’s Church Hall 599 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie

June 25 – Fort St. James Open House Music Maker’s Hall 255 2nd Avenue East, Fort St. James

There are 45 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on May 26, 2014 and end on July 10, 2014. All comments received during this comment period will be considered.

The intention of seeking public comments on the Application for an environmental assessment certificate is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.

EAO accepts public comments through the following ways:

• By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca

• By Mail: Nathan Braun Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1

• By Fax: Fax: 250.387.0230

An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Paper copies of the Application are available for viewing at public libraries in Prince Rupert, Granisle, Hazelton and Fort St. James, as well as TransCanada offices:

• #1300, 10504 – 100 Ave., Fort St. John

• #201, 760 Kinsmen Place, Prince George

• #630, 609 Granville Street, Vancouver

Digital copies are available at libraries in Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Prince George, Stewart and Terrace. For community members interested in paper copies libraries will redirect you to other resources.

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project

Open House and Invitation to Comment

NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to EAO website.

Park Boundary Adjustment Application

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. is preparing a Park Boundary Adjustment application for Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a, the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. As part of this process, BC Parks requires Prince Rupert Gas Transmission to undertake public consultation, including open houses.

A distance of 12.1 kilometres of the proposed natural gas transmission line is proposed to follow Highway 113 through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. An adjustment to the park boundary will be required if the project is to proceed along the proposed route.

As part of the open houses, information on the proposed boundary adjustment will be available. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to inform Prince Rupert Gas Transmission’s Application to BC Parks.

A summary of the application is available for viewing at www.princerupertgas.com. Public comments on the proposed boundary adjustment should be submitted to Prince Rupert Gas Transmission via an online form at www.princerupertgas.com. Comments will be accepted between May 26 to July 10.

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission will provide a summary of comments to BC Parks.

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If the Burns Lake RCMP gets its way, they will be given the power to issue munici-pal bylaw tickets in the future.

Two members of the Burns Lake RCMP, Const. Don Gunn and Corp. Terry Gillespie, were on hand at the Vil-lage of Burns Lake's June 10 council meet-ing to let their opinions

be known to council.What the RCMP are

looking for would be the ability to issue tick-ets when it comes to three areas, noise com-plaints, animal issues and parking tickets.

Noise makers maybe fined in the near futureStop in the name of the bylaw; Burns Lake RCMP could potentially be in charge of issuing bylaw tickets such as noise complaints, animal issues and parking tickets

The most pressing is-sue for the RCMP, and the reason they'd like to be given this ability, are the noise complaints.

Currently, when RCMP respond to noise complaints, they're al-lowed to issue a warn-ing and tell the party goers to quite down.

Section 4.30 of the criminal code, entitled mischief, the RCMP is allowed to take action against anyone that is preventing the lawful enjoyment of someone else's home, and remove what is preventing the lawful enjoyment.

For example, if a ste-reo is playing music too loudly, the RCMP may use mischief as a reason to seize that stereo.

However, a warrant would have to be writ-ten for that.

"The amount of time that would take is quite long that's why we don't exercise that too much," Const. Gunn said, "the last thing we want to do is go to someone's

house and get into a fight to seize a stereo."

The biggest concern for council on this issue is the enforcement on reserves.

Typically, if a noise ticket was issued, it would be issued to the owner of the home, who would either charge their renters for the in-voice or pay the ticket.

If the ticket wasn't paid after three years then the home could be repossessed and sold at auction.

In the case of the Burns Lake Band and the Lake Babine Na-tion, the residents not only do not own the home, they don't own the property the house sits on, the band does.

"This is something that we as a govern-ment need to communi-cate with our local First Nations as part of our communication proto-col in that adding to our bylaws and adjusting policies," Mayor Luke Strimbold said.

Wilf Adam, chief of Lake Babine Nation said that the RCMP will "need authority from Lake Babine Nation leadership," before pro-ceeding.

Corporal Gillespie has experience is RCMP enforcing bylaw tickets.

Squamish recent-ly began to allow its RCMP officers to issue bylaw tickets, and Gil-lispie said that allowing RCMP to issue tick-ets would have a lot of value.

"There are definitely reoccurring problems that we are dealing with constantly," Corp. Gil-lespie said.

"It's better than us just going there and wagging our fingers and going now, now, please be quiet, it'd be nice to have so teeth behind it where we could go the first time and go now, now, please be quiet and if we have to come back we can issue the $500 or what ever is de-

cided."If council ends up

passing a motion to al-low RCMP to issue tickets there would be an appeals process, ei-ther done through arbi-tration, which was the option council seemed to favour in their dis-cussions, or having it go through the provincial courts.

Even with the chal-lenges associated with bylaw ticketing, inter-ested and support was positive within council, but it was added con-tinued support from the RCMP was important.

"The one thing we have to talk to the RCMP about is we have these two constables that are interested but they aren't here per-manently so we have to make sure we have continuous support," Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Burns Lake said.

A decision on this is-sue is well down the road.

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Corp. Terry Gillespie and the rest of the Burns Lake RCMP could be given the authority to issue tickets for bylaw infractions in the future.


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Baby/Toddler/Children’s Events: (1-10 years) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Teh’eh Fashion Show 11:30 a.m.

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STEVEN MAISEY

A water line near the post of-fice in Burns Lake is set to be replaced, along with the instal-lation of two valves on the same piece of property.

Excavation began last Thurs-day and the project is expected to

take between one to two weeks to complete.

Rick Martin, Director of Pub-lic Works for the Village of Burns Lake said that the prop-erty in question is now owned by Husky Oil.

The property is undergoing remediation with the end goal of receiving a certificate of compli-ance from the Ministry of Envi-ronment.

The project will affect business on either side of the public park-ing lot behind the post office, on the east side from Gwen's Green Grocers to Lakeland Hotel, and

west side businesses from Third Avenue to the parking lot at the project.

The water will have to be turned off when the line is ex-posed and prepared for valve in-sertion.

"We are hoping to keep it down to four hours but that'll be determined by the amount of water we encounter when they excavate down to the pipes. We will try and let the businesses know when we will be shutting the water off and for how long," Martin said.

JEFF NAGEL

Premier Christy Clark is step-ping aside from any decisions related to new oil refineries after the emergence of a new refinery proposal involving her ex-hus-band.

Mark Marissen has been hired as vice-president of Pacific Fu-ture Energy, which announced plans to build an oil refinery in Prince Rupert.

"I learned that this proposal was going to become something real last week," Clark said, add-ing she then contacted the pro-vincial conflict-of-interest com-missioner for guidance.

Pacific Future Energy is the latest company pursuing the idea of refining bitumen from the Al-berta oil sands before it's loaded onto tankers so there's less risk to the marine environment waters in the event of a spill.

David Black, owner of Black Press newspapers, has spear-headed a similar refinery propos-

al, to be located between Kitimat and Terrace.

Black's Kitimat Clean plan could use bitumen coming from the Northern Gateway pipeline – if it's built – or else it could aim to build a separate pipeline or use trains carrying oil by rail.

Black continues to seek a $10 billion loan guarantee from the federal government to satisfy po-tential international investors.

Pacific Future Energy said it plans a scaleable $10 billion re-finery ranging from 200,000 bar-rels per day up to one million if required.

Salmer Salameh, the executive chairman of Pacific Future and the head of a Mexican infrastruc-ture conglomerate, called it "a unique opportunity to build the greenest refinery in the world."

The company announced its plan Tuesday.

It comes ahead of an imminent decision by the federal govern-ment on Enbridge's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline proj-ect, which would carry bitumen to Kitimat for export by tanker.

"It is my understanding that this proposal doesn't depend or isn't linked to any pipeline pro-posal," Clark told reporters Tues-day.

She will refer all government deliberations on any refinery pro-

posal to Finance Minister Mike de Jong.

The conflict-of-interest rules for MLAs do not specifically cover spouses.

NDP finance critic Mike Farn-worth called it the right decision.

"It's important that the premier is held to a higher standard," he said.

The B.C. Liberals 2013 elec-tion platform backed the concept of Black's refinery plan.

Black said he met last year with Pacific Future's Mexican backers, who initially wanted to partner with him on the new re-finery.

But he said they were only in-terested if they got majority con-trol, something Black rejected as against Canada's interests and potentially leading to reduced en-vironmental safeguards.

"The good news to me is their interest validates our value-add-ed concept for any doubters out there as to whether this is a good business proposition," Black said.

Black said he's been told by federal officials that a loan guar-antee from Ottawa is possible – but only if B.C. also backs it.

"It comes down to whether the B.C. government is keen on championing this kind of project and has money for it."

Water line in need of repair

Project expected to minimally affect business

Premier shuns decisions

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The public parking lot behind the post office along Government Street, has been fenced off in order to allow workers to dig down to the water lines. The water line is being replaced and two valves are being installed in order to receive a certificate of compliance from the Ministry of Environment.

New oil refinery proposal involves ex-husband

Colin, Elaine and workers like them are building the Port of Prince Rupert’s Road, Rail, and Utility Corridor. Once the two-year construction project is complete, our gateway will move more cargo to overseas markets. That means jobs and prosperity for people in northern BC. Our terminals may be located in Prince Rupert, but we’re building connections clear across Canada—and the globe. Learn about the value of trade at www.rupertport.com/connections.

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ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSEJim Loed of Burns Lake Home Hardware was grilling up a couple of hotdogs. They hosted a garage sale and BBQ last Friday and Saturday out front of their store to help raise money for local resident, Brian Hanson’s medical expenses. Hanson’s wife tragically passed away at the beginning of May. The team at Home Hardware ended up raising $1865 for Hanson. Way to go Home Hardware. STEVEN MAISEY PHOTO


Rotary Youth Leadership AwardsThe Burns Lake Rotary Club recently sponsored 3 students to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awards at Camp Potlatch outside of Squamish BC and 1 student to attend Adventures in Industry Program in Prince Rupert.

“I recently went to Prince Rupert attend the Adventures in Industry Program. At � rst I wasn’t sure what it was going to be like but as soon as I got there I knew I would like it. Adventures in Industry gives you an up close and persona look at the different types of trades in Prince Rupert. We were shown how everything works, and what it is like to work for each company – and even heard about the best way to get hired. It was a fun experience for me and I learned a lot of new things. I had lots of fun and met lots of great people. This adventure is great for people looking to get into trades as a profession. Thanks to Rotary for the opportunity and experience.” By Eli Gurtin

“My experience at RYLA was unbelievable. It gave me the opportunity to really grow into the person I’m meant to be. The importance of responsibility and leadership, as well as the true meaning of community service and volunteering, were themes that resonated with me. RYLA was a little intimidating at � rst, we knew practically nobody when we � rst arrived and were forced out of our comfort zone on multiple levels. We were so busy that I didn’t have a chance to see the other students from Burns Lake (Barbora Kruspanova and Eli Gurtin) for the � rst two days, which led to many new friendships with so many phenomenal people. I am very thankful for this opportunity and will de� nitely recommend RYLA to anyone. It was a privilege to be chosen to go to this wonderful camp and would go back in a heartbeat. So man friendships and memories were created and I know they will last a lifetime. We all walked into RYLA as a complete strangers, but walked out as a family.” By Taylor Bysouth

Each year the Burns Lake Rotary Club sponsors youth for a number of different youth conference and programs. Students interested in learning more about the opportunities offered through the Burns Lake Rotary Club or through Rotary International should speak with a local Rotarian or email [email protected]

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B.C. teachers have voted in favour of a full walk-out to put maximum pressure on the provincial government, but their union did not immediately move to issue 72-hour strike notice.

The result of the vote, conducted Monday and Tuesday, was 86 per cent in favour, or 28,809 out of 33,387 ballots cast.

B.C. Teachers Federation president Jim Iker called it a "very strong message" to the province.

"So far this government has come to the table empty-handed, it's time to change that," Iker said Tuesday night.

He said while teachers are prepared to go to a full-scale strike that's "a decision we never take lightly" and would depend on how talks proceed with the provincial government.

"You've got to remain hopeful that government has learned from the past mistakes they've made," Iker said, who referred to the union's legal battle with the province over class size and composition and "the government's chaotic lockout."

The earliest a full-scale strike could begin is Monday and with no strike notice issued as of Wednesday it appeared the strike start could shift to next Tuesday or later.

A full strike would close elementary and middle schools – parents will be advised to make child care arrangements if necessary – while secondary schools would be open only to conduct exams for Grade 10 to 12 students.

The lack of $50-a-day strike pay – the BCTF's strike fund was expected to be exhausted at the end of this week – was apparently a non-issue for most teachers.

Sooke Teachers Association president Ian John-ston said the strike vote was held mainly to increase pressure on the government.

"It's more the signal it sends to government; how strong is our resolve. That's really what it's all about," he said.

The Labour Relations Board was to hear argu-ments Wednesday on the province's application to declare exams and final grades an essential service in the event of a full strike.

The province has also pledged to end its partial lockout of teachers at the end of the school year to enable summer school operations.

The government has saved $12 million in salaries in each week of the teachers' rotating strike, plus nearly $5 million more by cutting wage 10 per cent based on lockout-retricted teaching hours.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the re-sult was not unexpected.

"While the BCTF leadership received the man-date they sought, no one should interpret this as any kind of enthusiasm on the part of teachers to shut down schools," he said.

He said teachers, parents and students would all rather finish the school year on a positive note, add-ing it took just five days of hard bargaining to se-cure a new contract for school support staff.

The province has offered a $1,200 signing bonus if teachers accept its proposal of 7.25 per cent in wage increases over six years by June 30.

The BCTF's latest proposal is for increases to-taling 9.75 per cent over four years, plus cost-of-living adjustments in each year tied to inflation.

The two sides have differing estimates of the compounded grand total of the union's wage de-mand – the BCTF estimates it at 12.75 per cent over four years, while BCPSEA pegs it at 14.7 per cent and says other non-wage compensation costs will further increase the bill, perhaps beyond 19 per cent.

"The BCTF leadership needs to come to the table with realistic expectations and a willingness to en-gage in meaningful bargaining," Fassbender said. "Teachers deserve a raise but their total compensa-tion demands are about four times more than other recent settlements."

Teachers vote for full-scale strike

B.C. teachers have voted in favour of a full strike. The past three weeks have seen teachers in British Columbia exercise rotating strikes. The province is looking to make exams and final grades as part of essential services for students. This is especially critical for high school students that will write provincial exams this month.

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Burns Lake Fast Pitch Schedule: June 19 - Team #3 Dirt Bags vs #1 Crue: 6:00 p.m. Team #2 Blues vs Team #4 Nation 7:30 p.m. • June 24 - Team #1 Crue vs #4 Nation: 6:00p.m. Team #2 Blues vs #3 Dirt Bags: 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Bike Camp: June 27 & 28. Audrey Duval will be coming from Canmore to put on the camp. For more info email Susan at [email protected].

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For more information or to register for the programs visit the Village website at (www.burnslake.ca) or visit our Facebook Page. If you have questions about the programs contact the Multi-Use Facility at 250-692-3817 or email us [email protected]. IF you are under 18, a parent or a legal guardian must � rst make their own account and then make an account for you under family membership before registering online.

Miss Sandra is offering two Summer Camp Programs: Little Princess Ballet Camp (age 3-6), Dance Camp (age 6-9). There will be a recital at the end of the camp! If you have family, toddler or youth membership, you will get 10% discount for the programs.

Lakeside Multiplex Membership Rates

Single One-Month Three Month Annual 10 punch

Admission Pass Pass Pass Card

Toddlers Age 2-6 $2.55 $17.00 $56.67 $170.00 $22.95

Youth Age 7-18 $4.00 $35.00 $75.00 $300.00 $36.00

Adult 19+ $5.25 $45.00 $80.00 $320.00 $47.25

Family $11.00 $99.00 $185.00 $740.00 $99.00

Senior 60+ $4.00 $35.00 $60.00 $240.00 $36.00

Toddlers Age 2-6 $2.55 $17.00 $56.67 $170.00 $22.95

Toddlers Age 2-6 $2.55 $17.00 $56.67 $170.00 $22.95

Youth Age 7-18 $4.00 $35.00 $75.00 $300.00 $36.00

Adult 19+ $5.25 $45.00 $80.00 $320.00 $47.25

Family $11.00 $99.00 $185.00 $740.00 $99.00

Senior 60+ $4.00 $35.00 $60.00 $240.00 $36.00

Village of Burns Lake15 3rd Ave / P.O. Box 570, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0Phone: 250-692-3817 • Email: [email protected] or Facebook /VillageRecreation.com

Lakeside Multiplex offers a BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE for kids age 0-12.

Please contact us and ask about availability for your celebration!

Number of Kids Price Rental

Renting Only the Up to 10 Kids $106 2hrs in the Multi-Use Room

Multi-Use Room Up to 15 Kids $140 to use kids’ toys

Renting Only the Up to 6 Kids $70 - $85 1.5hrs on the

Climbing Wall 7-12 Kids $110 - $130 Climbing Wall

Renting Both Spaces Up to 6 $120 - $140 2hrs in the Multi-Use Room to

7-12 kids $170 - $190 use kids’ toys and Climbing Wall

Date Time RateLittle Princess Ballet Camp (age 3-6) Every Tuesday 4:30pm -5:30pm $58.50Dance Camp (age6-9) and Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm

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Indoor Playspace is a free drop in program on every Thursday at 10am to 11:30am at the Lakeside Multiplex. Come and enjoy our fun program!

WOW-BUS is back for the Summer, starting from July 8th on every Tuesday10am-12pm at the Spirit Square. Hope to see you on the BUS soon!

Gearing up to dive head first into the ParalympicsBurns Lake para-swimmer is raising money for his training in preparation for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSteven MaiSey

The 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil may be more than two years away, but for Kyle McMahon, a para-swimmer, originally from Burns Lake, his preparation for the games are already underway.

McMahon, who attended Decker Lake Elementary School, suffered severe brain injuries in a car crash when he was only four-years-old.

The injuries left him in a coma for two weeks and he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, an umbrella term that refers to a number of disorders affecting someone’s ability to move, as well as their posture, and is caused by damage to the developing brain during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

McMahon was forced to learn to walk, talk, eat and dress himself all over again.

Despite setting a Canadian record at the 2012 Paralympic Trials, McMa-hon missed his opportunity at representing Canada at the London Paralympic Games.

Coming that close to realizing his dreams didn’t affect McMahon’s drive at all.

He continued to push himself after the trials both in and out of the pool, try-ing to improve his stroke rate, which will raise the number of strokes he takes per minute, and his stroke length, which will make him give him more power behind each stroke, both of which will allow him to go faster

Now, two years out from the games in Rio, he has his sites set on doing ev-erything possible to make the cut.

Currently, he’s attending Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, work-ing his way towards a bachelors degree in information technology, but will set his studies aside shorty to focus full-time on training.

“My long term game plan is to take a two year break from school starting this fall and just train like it’s my full time job leading into the Paralympics in Rio,” McMahon said.

Over the next two years, he will compete, as a member of the Surrey Knights Swim Club, in a number of events to get himself prepared, including, the Para Pan-American trials in March 2015 and the Para Pan-American Games in Au-gust 2015, both in Toronto, and in the Paralympic Trials in April 2016, where he hopes he can earn his shot to represent Canada at the Paralympics in Rio in September.

The two events he hopes to compete in are the 50 m butterfly, which has an Paralympic qualifying time of 0:33:00 and the 100 m breaststroke, which has a qualifying time of 1:25:00.

In order to reach those goals, McMahon needs to train like the high calibre athlete that he is.

He has started a fundraising campaign to help him with his training.The campaign is through a website called Pursuit, a fundraising platform

for amateur athletes, and McMahon started his campaign on May 15, looking to raise $10,000.As of Friday, June 13, there were 23 days left in his fundraising campaign, and he had raised over

$2000, from 31 backers.The money that he raises will go towards funding his travel, pool time and accommodations.“If do get the money it would be easier. I would have more options to my disposal and if I didn’t fund-

raise I would have the bare minimum resources in my repertoire,” McMahon said.“The money would allow me to train like a professional athlete.”In the lead up to the London trials, McMahon was training a minimum of two hours per day in the pool,

five days a week, as well as doing an hour of yoga and an hour of weight training per week.He was swimming over 30 km a week.It is a training schedule that he will look to replicate in order to qualify for the games in Rio.In the end, the fundraising campaign will only help him on his way to achieving his goal of representing

Canada with the world watching.“I’m very proud to represent Canada on the international stage,” McMahon said.His campaign can be found at https://www.pursu.it/pursuit/campaign/56.

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Originally from Burns Lake, Kyle McMahon started swimming after a car accident left him diagnosed with mild Cerebral Palsy when he was four-years-old. He competed for the swim club in Prince George before moving down to the coast to swim with the Surrey Knights Swim Club and to go to school at Kwantlen Polytechnic University where he is completing his bachelors degree in information technology. His mother, Sharon Marr and sister, Caitlyn McMahon both still call the Burns Lake area home.

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Burns Lake Show & Shine at Spirit Square 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. July 6, 2014 contact Kristi (250) 692-5721 or www.burnslakeclassiccars.webs.com

Lakes District Fall Fair meeting on July 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. held at the Cancer Society Office on the Main Street.

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A short documentary film made by young women that live in Burns Lake was screened for the community for the first time last Thursday.

The film entitled 'It's Not Easy But We Can Make It Work: The struggles of a small town' was a series of short movie clips approximately two minutes long that were played one after the other.

Each clip was a different woman or women telling a story about what it was like to grow up in Burns Lake.

The movie then ended with a short film highlighting how the group would like to see their community grow and change.

In making their movies, the women were asked to explore a set of questions, including, what is it like to be a young women in Burns Lake, why do you stay in Burns Lake, what is there to do in Burns Lake and how can you improve Burns Lake?

The majority of the women touched on the same topics of being a good role model for younger siblings, the sense of community they feel amongst their friends, the pressure that is associated with growing up as a young women when it comes to relationships and how they hope to enact change by taking ownership of the change and becoming involved in their community.

The making of this documentary was facilitated by the Lakes Learning Centre in Burns Lake, as well as the group 'Setting the Stage.'

Adrienne Hiebert, an instructor at the learning centre was instrumental in helping the women complete their projects.

Unfortunately, due to job action by B.C. teachers, Hiebert was unable to attend the event, but passed along a message to her students and to those in the audience.

"I'd like to thank everyone for coming, and to thank the girls for putting themselves out there," Hiebert said, "it's hard to put yourself out there and to be judged for it. It starts with finding a voice and realizing that it's not easy."

"Finding your voice can be a life long journey."The film has been screened at the Burns Lake Alternative

Arts Festival, and was shown last Friday at Lakes District Secondary School. The 'Setting the Stage' project was fund-ed by the Status Women of Canada.

The young women involved in the project were, Richelle Bishop, Tenisha Sampson, Heidi Lowley, Katherine Plas-way, Kiana Charlie, Ariel Patrick, Trisha Patrick, Seneca Crouse, Michelle Tom, Kayla and Charity Tom.

Growing up in Burns Lake

JeAN MArr DoNAtesInvestors Group consultant, Jean Marr donated money recently to the Lakes District Arts Council in recognition of her customers from the Burns Lake and area.

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LiNDA LouLocal resident Linda Benedict performed a tribute concert of Lorreta Lynn, Pasty Cline and Tammy Wynette at the Margaret Patrick Memorial hall.

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Fall Fair Prize Book

Banner ad: $68 full page $200 This book will be published July 2

issue of the Lakes District News and circulates all around town and the

Southside.

2500 copies - Deadline is July 6, 2012

Remember this book sticks around till September so it circulates around

town for a long time! Only with your support the Lakes District Fall Fair is

able to produce this book.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT c/o L.D. Community Services

Phone: (250) 692-7577 E-Mail: [email protected]

or visit us at: www.lakesdistrictcommunityservices.ca

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Lakes District Maintenance presented cheques to Russ Skillen, president of the Lakes District Museum Society (L-R) and Yvette Pierre (L-M), a student at the College of New Caledonia. The cheque is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program. Lakes District Maintenance has been sponsoring one student per summer to work at the museum for the past 17 years. Pierre is currently studying social services at the college, and will work at the museum until it closes in September. The second cheque was presented to the Village of Burns Lake’s recreation programmer, Kathleen Milianzzo for $500 to fund the village’s summer programs.

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NOTICEThe Village of Burns Lake Draft 2013 Annual Report is ready for public viewing. The document can be reviewed at the Village office from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. The public is

also invited to the June 24th regular meeting of Council to provide comment on the report. Please contact the Village Office at 250-692-7587 if you have any questions or concerns.

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Volunteers of Burns Lake’s Fire Department underwent auto extraction technique training this past weekend. The fire department’s 25 volunteers learned how to use the different handheld and hydraulic tools and equipment. Burns Lake wasn’t the only fire department represented at the training camp. In total there were six different departments from the region represented. Auto extraction technique training is held once every two to three years in the region. Among the equipment that the firefighters learned how to use were, hydraulic sheers, hydraulic spreaders, a windshield saw and an air chisel.

Need Fire Starter? We sell bundles of papers for $2 ea.

Call 250-692-7526

First pitch For burNs LAke FAst pitchBurns Lake’s fast pitch season got underway June 3 and 5. The league features four teams, the Crue, the Nation, the Dirt Bags and the Blues, that play every Tuesday and Thursday nights from the beginning of June until the end of July. Start times for league games are 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The league is organized by John Williams, and features great pitching, slick fielding and power hitting. Pictured above is the 7:30 p.m. game on June 5 between the Crue and the Blues.

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Grassy Plains Gospel Church

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IMMACULATA-Catholic Church

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~ Everyone Welcome ~

FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Kerr Road, Burns Lake

Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:15am. Worship Service at 10:30am.

Pastor Steve Swires250-692-3259

Sunday 10:00AMPresident Lambert 694-3748

Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-695-6316 Everyone Welcome

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JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH

Sunday Morning Services:Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057

Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Seventh Day Adventist Church GroupMeets Saturdays at

10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

250-695-6586

Burns LakeCommunity Church

Pastor John Neufeld250-692-7949

OLD LANDMARKSCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

At Muriel Mould Primary School

SUNDAY, 10:30 AMContact: Roland & Lisa Cataford

250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~

Burns LakePENTECOSTAL CHURCH

724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 amCelebrating the Love of GodPastor Henry Washington

250-692-7464

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch #50

Island GospelFellowship

Gerow Island, Highway 35

Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

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for meetings, conferences and events.With a brand new kitchen featuring two stoves as well as dishes

and utensils for up to 120 guests, the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.

To book a rental: please contactJoan & Jeff Ragsdale 250-692-0093website: www.ominecaskiclub.com

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Lakes Learning Centre 10:30 amLakes District Fall Fair meeting on July 3/14 at 7pm held at the Cancer

Society Of� ce on the Main Street

Cowboy Dayz June 21 & 22. Endako. Farrier competition 8am start, build a wagon wheel demonstration 10am start, cribbage tournament 10am start, BBQ lunch, pony rides, wagon rides & kids crafts. Pre dance cocktails 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm, dance at 8pm.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: June 2014. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot Care June 26. Mobile mammogram unit June 18 8:20am-5:40pm & June 19 8:20am - 9:30pm. More info (250) 694-3270.

Women’s Camp June 27 & 28. Audrey Duval from Canmore to put on the camp. For more info email Susan at [email protected].

BC Seniors Games Zone #11 members: BC Seniors Games Langley 2014 website is http://www.2014bcseniorsgames.org. The theme this year is Ev-eryone Wins!. Check out the possibilities for participating in the 55+ Games.

Burns Lake Show & Shine - Spirit Square - 10am to 1pm July 6, 2014 contact Kristi (250) 692-5721 [email protected] and www.burnslakeclassiccars.webs.com

Burns Lake Big Pig Bike Fest Aug. 15, 16 & 17 - Volunteers needed. Help at the Northwest Invasive Plant Council booth and bike wash station at the Big Pig Bike Fest call 1-866-44WEEDS. We’ll need your contact information and your shirt size. Check out the Big Pig Bike Fest page for more details: http://www.burnslaketrails.ca/index.php/big-pig-bike-fest

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Worship Service at10 am Sunday mornings

Ministry led by lay leadersPhone 250-692-7202

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Friday Night Dinners at the Legion...June 20th:

BurgersKaraoke 7:00pm $5 cover charge

Pancake Breakfast7:30 - 11:00 a.m.

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July 1st

Last Dinners on Fridayuntil September

June 27th:

Steak Dinner


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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: It is an uphill battle to focus on chores this week, Gemini. You would rather be out having fun, but putting off chores now will only lead to more work down the road.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, although you are capable of keeping up appearances this week, you will be lost in your own thoughts. Personal issues prove to be a distraction.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, serve as a diplomat this week, placing yourself in the middle of conflict because you want to help. Keep a level head and don’t get swept into the argument.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, your ability to focus is very strong, but this week you cannot seem to get your mind to cooperate. You may have a million things to think about.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: You are tempted to join the party this week, even though you know it is probably a better idea to decline. But the prospect of socializing and having a good time is too tempting.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, you often feel uncomfortable when you have too many loose ends. It may take quite a while this week to wrap up all of your obligations before you can relax.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, the more you ponder the deci-sions you have to make, the more you struggle to determine a positive out-come. Give yourself some breathing room.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Career issues must be dealt with, Capricorn. You may have been running through various options, and if you have reached a decision, then go with your gut instincts.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, although everyone around you seems to be stressing out, for some reason you are able to breeze through your days without a worry in the world.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Your intuition is telling you to proceed with caution, Pisces. Watch where you step, but don’t let caution take over your life.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: People seem to be going out of their way to be nice to you, Aries. While you may suspect they have ulterior motives, their kindness really is nothing more than good will.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, approach your workload with an optimistic attitude this week. You can expect your efforts to produce positive results that don’t go unnoticed.

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Spirit Square Wednesday, June 18th, 201412 Noon – 2:00 pm • Admission: $7.00

Entertainment by Tweedsmuir Fiddlers

Burns Lake & District Seniors Society

55+ Annual Picnic

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An old British-American Oil Company gas pump that has been restored by Kevin Payne. Payne who has a collected of old, restored gas pumps found this one buried underneath the ground on his family’s property. It is a pump from his grandparents old gas station, and it’s estimated that the pump, which is a manual pump is from the 1930s. In total, Payne spent $6800 to refurbish the pump, and another $1400 to replace the top light on the pump, which had been thrown away and are rare to find. If anyone would like to see it they can view it at Homeside Antiques east of town. steven maisey and submitted photos


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CongratulationsLakes District seconDary schooL GraDs of 2014!


CongratulationsLAKES DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADS OF 2014!

Blake AbrahamAustin Abraham

Jessie Bennett

Tori Belanger

Tyler Alec

Trevor Benson

Desi Baillie Cody Bardarson

Cody Bardarson: CUPE-Club 91 Scholarship, District Scholarship, Donald Redwood Memorial Trades Scholarship, LDM Bursary, Tory Wiebe & Brodie Mathews Memorial Bursary

Kalli Betemps: Vanderhoof and District CO-OP Association Bursary, District Scholarship

Brianna Brochez: District Scholarship, Paul Jean - Burns Lake Community Forest Bursary, Pierce Hofer Memorial Scholarship, Rio Tinto Alcan Scholarship-Science & Technology

Chenoa Brown: District Scholarship

Jamie Cameron: Sheila Mills Memorial Bursary

Merewyn Comeau: Clinton Steinbach Memorial Bursary, District Scholarship, Harris & Co., Nourse Bursary, On Cue Theatre Bursary, Rotary Bill Petersen Award

Rachel Driedger: District Scholarship, Levi Knapp Memorial Bursary

Andre Dube: Burns Lake Teacher’s Union-Member Child Scholarship, Burns Lake Teacher’s Union-Rudi Bisenberger Memorial Scholarship, Council of Forest Industries Annual Convention Legacy Scholarship, District Scholarship, Jr. Fire� ghter Bursary, LDM Scholarship, Lo-Elliott Scholarship, Pierce Hofer Leading Spirit Bursary

Mikayla Fairley: Burns Lake and District Healthcare Auxillary Bursary, Burns Lake Fire Rescue Memorial Bursary, District Scholarship, Faculty Association of CNC Recruitment Scholarship, Paul Jean-Burns Lake Community Forest Bursary, Violet Orr Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Shanna Fehr: Babine Forest Products/Decker Lake Forest Products Scholarship, District Scholarship, Jerry Martin Memorial Bursary, LDSS PAC Bursary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch#50-Burns Lake Bursary

Lily Ferguson: Burns Lake Teacher’s Union-Lori Boychuk Memorial Scholarship, District Scholarship, Lakes District Arts Council Scholarship, Rio Tinto Alcan Scholarship-Creative Arts

Natasha Glanville: Barteaux Scholarship, District Scholarship

Logan Gray: Babine Forest Products/Decker Lake Forest Products Scholarship, District Scholarship

Tyler Havens: Babine Forest Products/Decker Lake Forest Products Scholarship, Burns Lake Minor Hockey Association Scholarship, LDM Bursary

Pierce Hofer: V A Montaldi Award

Abigail King: District Scholarship

Jesseca Moriarty: Babine Forest Products/Decker Lake Forest Products Scholarship, District Scholarship, Western Communities Foundation Exceptional Achievement Citation Bursary

Jaimie Peebles: Burns Lake Auto Shelley Hanson Memorial Scholarship, District Scholarship

Corbin Peters: Dennis Hiatt Memorial Mudbog Society Bursary, Rio Tinto Alcan-Trades Scholarship

Michelle Petkau: District Scholarship

Alec Phillips: District Scholarship, Jr. Fire� ghter Bursary

Serena Quan: Bulkley Valley Credit Union Bursary, District Scholarship, Rio Tinto Alcan Scholarship-Top Academic, Robert Luggi Memorial Bursary, Tamara Charlie Memorial Health Sciences Scholarship, Tina Vien Memorial Scholarship

Lindsay Reid: District Scholarship, Lakes District Cattlemen’s Association Bursary, Marmon Financial Management Scholarship, William Gilgan Memorial Bursary

Michael Ruttan: District Scholarship

Morgan Short: District Scholarship

Kelli Shuert: District Scholarship

Matthew Skinner: District Scholarship, Nechako Lakes Administrators’ Association Award

Michelle Tom: Paul Fortin Interprovincial Award

Stephen Toohey: Archie Strimbold Memorial Bursary, Carl Charlie Memorial Bursary, District Scholarship, Tory Wiebe & Brodie Mathews Memorial Bursary

Samantha Unger: District Scholarship

Shaelyn Wiebe: District Scholarship, Lakes Electric Senior Girl’s Basketball Bursary

Shawn Williams: Jaime Rachel Hoffman Memorial Bursary

Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

To the Graduates of 2014...

DECKER LAKE FOREST PRODUCTS

Congratulations to all of you for this major accomplishment in your lives.Whether you choose to continue your education or begin a career, do it with dedication and enthusiasm. Life should be about taking chances and feeling fulfilled. You are the only one who decides how to make that happen.

Please have a safe and enjoyable celebration!


“Dene Bertacco

My father always told me, “Find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”

~ Jim Fox

Christon Charlie

Kiana Dennis

Loura Charlie Merewyn Comeau Danielle Darter


The Burns Lake & District Chamber of CommerceHwy 16, Burns Lake • Phone: 250 692 3773

CongratulationsMerewyn Comeau

and all the Grads of 2014!!

Here’s hoping all of your dreams come true! Your hard work and dedication have taken you

to this point, and we know you’ll continue to achieve great things in the future.

School District No. 91(Nechako Lakes)

153 E. Connaught St. Vanderhoof, BC

Keep up the great work. Best wishes, graduates!

Congratulations Class of 2014!

Congratulationsto Chenoa Brown and Jamie Cameron

And to all the graduates of 2014!

Burns Lake Home Hardware270 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake

250-692-7131

Alyssa Bowerbank Brianna Brochez Chenoa Brown James Cameron

418 Yellowhead Hwy., Burns Lake

250-692-7213

Congratulationsto

Brianna Brochez& all the Grads of

2014!

From staff and management at

Kalli Betemps


“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life

you have imagined.

~ Henry David Thoreau

CongratulationsLakes District seconDary schooL GraDs of 2014!

Logan Gray

Karinne HopegoodTyler Havens Tristan Heiney Pierce Hofer

We knew you could do it.

Congrats Tyler!

Love Mom, Dad, Jeremy, Brandon,

The Mingers, The Martens & Papa Tom

Natasha Glanville

Shanna Fehr

Lily Ferguson Arynne Froese

Burns Lake NativeDevelopment Corporation

To all the Graduates of

Lakes DistrictSecondary School,

College of New Caledonia& Ted Williams Memorial

Learning Centre.Congratulations and

best wishes for the future!From the Board of Directors

and Staff at BLNDC

Congratulations

To our High School Grade 12 Grads: Mykayla Jack & Christon CharlieTo our Grads from Post Secondary - Village Maintenance Program: Junior Charlie, Ross Edmund, Evelyn Hudson, Ron Hudson & Jonathan Jack

Mineral Processing Operator: Christina Brown, Rick Edmund & Ron Hudson Jessi Jack - 5th year Bachelor of Arts, Mavis Benson - 5th year of Juris Doctor Law, April Gagnon - 1st year Youth Worker, Bu� y Troy - 1st year

Associate of Arts - Criminology Program, Kaleela Peters - Professional Cook Level 1, Christina Jacobs - Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology

Cheslatta Carrier Nation Chief & Council, Staff and Membership

and to all the Grads of 2014!

Congratulations for all Students working towards a better future.

To our High School Grade 12 Grads:To our High School Grade 12 Grads: Mykayla Jack & Christon CharlieMykayla Jack & Christon CharlieTo our High School Grade 12 Grads:To our High School Grade 12 Grads: Mykayla Jack & Christon CharlieMykayla Jack & Christon Charlie

Congratulations...

Andre Dube Mikayla FairleyRachel Driedger


Congratulationsto our employee’s graduate Brayden Jubinville

and to all the graduates of 2014. We wish you success in your future endeavours!

Abigail King

Shelby Lovas

Barbora Kruspanova

Heidi Lowley

Kimberly Lagimodiere

Jenna LowleyLouie Laurent


Congratulations

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your family

Silas Joseph

Brayden Jubinville

Congratulations

Phone: 250 692-FARM (3276)Located beside Sunshine Inn at the west end of town

Brayden Jubinville

and all the

Gradsof 2014!

Good Luck in all your future endeavours!

Mykayla Jack Joshua Janzen Daniel Jeannotte


“Education is the most powerful weapon which you

can use to change the world.”~ Nelson Mandela


Thea Pahl

Lake Babine NationCOUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION

Would like to congratulate the following2014 graduates...

GRADE 12 GRADUATESLakes District Secondary School:

Austi n Abraham Tyler Alec Desi BaillieTori Belanger Dene Bertacco Chenoa BrownBruce Charlie Loura Charlie Tristan Heiney Louie Laurent Heidi Lowley Jenna LowleyDwight Michell Larissa Michell Tennille MichellDillion Patrick William Robinson Jace SikkesAlec Tom Jasmine Tom Michelle TomShawn Williams Kimberly Lagimodiere Silias Joseph

Babine Elementary Secondary SchoolAmanda Tom-Abel Christi an Isaac Amber Leon Caleb Poirier Clayton Salmon

Houston Secondary School:Clarissa Godard

Prince George Secondary School:Shayne Davis Sylvia Williams

Britt ania Secondary School:Chadlee Joseph Simon Tommy

Mount Boucherie Secondary:Lincoln Hallgren Ashely Alec-Cole

POST-SECONDARY AND EMPLOYMENT& TRAINING GRADUATES:

Targeted Initi ati ves for Older Workers (CNC)Henry Michell Mati lda Sam Darlene PatrickBev Abraham

Mineral Processing Operator (CNC)Frank Michell

Offi ce Essenti al Skills- Granisle (CNC)Heather Charlie Deborah George Gloria MichellMarlene Michell Lorett a Tom

Carpentry Foundati on (CNC)Scott Abraham Tiff any Abraham Luke AdamRichard Dominic Conrad Joseph Jonathan Joseph Randy Joseph Kenneth Michell Nathan NicholasLeonard Tom

Industrial Mechanic/Machinist- Millwright:Foundati on program (CNC)

Blaine Abraham Mason Dennis Steve DominicCass Joseph Alec West Derek West Dwayne West Clarence Williams

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician I Commercial Transport (NWCC)

John Michel

Professional Cook Level 1 ( CNC)Frank Alec Kayla Dennis Evangeline JulianBrenda Lolly Beverly Michell Heather Tom

Professional Cook Level 2 (TRU)Lisa Alec

Natural Resources and Environmental Technology (CNC)

Darrell West

Environmental Monitoring Certi fi cate (UNBC)Marie Marti n Donovan Williams Reggie William

Social Service Certi fi cate Program (CNC)Kristi n Peter

Administrati ve Assistant Certi fi cate (CNC)Rhonda Brown Carla Tom Patricia WestKatrina Woodgate

Educati on: First Nati ons Language& Culture Diploma (UNBC)

Barbara Patrick

Bachelor of Educati on (UNBC)Rosalie MacDonald Beatrice Michell Tyler West

Doctor of Philosophy: Educati onal Studies (UBC)Georgina Marti n

“Congratulati ons to any LBN membersthat we may have missed”

Phone: 250.692.1700 • Fax: 250.692.1750 • Toll Free: 1.866.692.1943545 Highway 16 West • PO Box 5000, Burns Lake, BC • V0J 1E0 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.cnc.bc.ca/lakesdistrict

Do you want to focus on skills for entryto fall programs?

The Lakes District CNC Adult Education Centre is open overthe summer and it’s FREE!

June 17 - August 27, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Start your trade, college or university training here:ProgramsAdministrative Assistant (ABT)...................................................................... September 8

Pipe Trades Foundation .................................................................................. September 8

Social Service Worker Diploma (2nd year)................................................. September 8

Adult Education Centre ................................................................................... September 8

FOCUS Employment Centre ........................................................................... September 8

Carpentry Level 2 ................................................................................................November 3

Industrial Mechanic /Machinist ....................................................................... February 16

Start your � rst year of University at CNC in Burns Lake!

PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology 1 .................................................... September 8

SOC 230: Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Families ................... September 8

OnlineFASD 260: Intro......................................................................................................... October 1

FASD 301: Professional Implications ......................NEW DATE JUNE 18 & October 1

FASD 315: Special Topics ....................................................................................... October 8

FASD 330: Addictions ............................................................................................. October 8

Congratulations2014 Graduates...

Austin Miller

Leah Miller-Tait Jesseca Moriarty Dustin Neiszner

Larissa Michell Tennille MichellDwight Michell


Congratulations

Lakes District BranchLakeview Mall • 250-692-7761

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...to all our young members

graduating this year.

Wishing you all the best in your future

endeavours!

“Don’t live down to expectations. Go out

there and do something remarkable.

~ Wendy Wasserstein

Greg Redwood

Lindsay Reid William Robinson Micael Ruttan


John RUSTAD, MLANechako LakesPhone: 250-567-6820 1-877-964-5650Fax: 250-567-6822E-mail: [email protected]: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca

to the Graduating Class of

Lakes District Secondary SchoolThis is an exciting time for you, and we wish

you all the best on your graduation day and in your future endeavors.

Alec Phillips Serena QuanMichelle Petkau Angel Pettigrew

Corbin Peters Matthew PetersJaimie Peebles

Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067

We have a relaxed atmosphere with

great service!

Congratulationsto all the Grads of 2014!

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. ~Les Brown

We wish you every success in the future.

Dillon Patrick Dyhann Payne


“ Do not follow where the path may lead.Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson


Stephen Toohey Jessie Turford Samanatha UngerValedictorian

Brennan Van Horn

Matthew Skinner Alec Tom Charity Tom Michelle Tom

WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATION

to Charity Tom

and all the Graduates in the Lakes District area.

Congratulations

From Chief & Council

The Village of Burns Lake Mayor and Council wish to

congratulate the

Graduating Class of 2014.

All the best in your coming adventure!

Devon Saul Morgan Short Kellington Shuert Jace Sikkes

831 Highway 16 West, Burns LakePhone: (250) 692-7501 • Fax: (250) 692-7985

We wish you every success in your future.

CONGRATULATIONSto our employee’s graduate Devon Saul

and to all the graduates of 2014!


“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

~ Dr. Seuss

The Burns Lake Band would like to congratulate

all the students who are graduating from high school,

college or university.

We would also like to wish them well in their lives endeavors and never stop seeking the

opportunity to learn new things.

Congratulations.

Burns Lake Band


Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic Ltd.

Congratulations“The biggest adventure you can take

is to live the life of your dreams.”We would like to extend our congratulations to all the graduates of 2014.

Good luck in all your future endeavours!

Fountain Road, Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-7476

Shawn Wilson Tyler Wilson

Shaelyn Wiebe

Shawn Williams

Congratulations toShaelyn Wiebe

And all the graduating Class of 2014!

135 Roumieu Dr., Burns LakePhone: 250-692-0023

www.industrialtransformers.ca

From all of us at

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““All successful people men and women are big

dreamers.They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then

they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or

purpose. ~ Brian Tracy

GRADSWITH PHOTOS

MISSING:

Bruce Charlie

Cory Fehr

Jasmine Tom

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

Strong Start FacilitatorLOCATION: Burns Lake WOW BusHOURS OF WORK: 4 hours per day, 2 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-base environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numeracy, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing.

The Facilitator will: • establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement; • ensure that the activities available for the children re ect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; • plan and prepare participant-orientated activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; • make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; • make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, • attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations.

uali cations: • a certi cate, preferably a diploma in arly hildhood ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.

Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Lynn Maksymchak District Principal – Human Resources/ Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: [email protected]

Announcements

Obituaries

BARBARA “JO-ANNE” CATTLE (NÉE PHAIR)

July 19, 1958 – June 8, 2014Jo-Anne enjoyed a full life. Born in Waterloo, Ontario and raised in Lindsay, Ontario, Jo came west to Jasper in 1977. Jo was immediately taken with the mountains and the wide open spaces, revelling in hik-ing, cross-country skiing, and wildlife. Jo re-united with her high school sweetheart Vau-ghan, and moved to the Bulk-ley Valley in 1980, fi rst in To-pley, then Smithers, and fi nally making Telkwa home from 1987 to 2007. Raising three boys in the Valley was the most rewarding of her many accomplishments. Jo-Anne loved people and helping oth-ers came naturally. She was devoted to her work with Wel-come Wagon, Young Moms, Smithers Community Services, and Positive Living Northwest. She loved her clients and was a keen advocate for those in need. She made a difference in many lives, leaving her mark on the community and in many hearts. Jo was a doula, again being with young moms. She was blessed to be present at her granddaughter’s birth. Jo loved history. She was ac-tive with the Telkwa Museum Society. She was known as “the Antique Lady” as owner and operator of Aldermere An-tiques in Telkwa from 1998 to 2006 with Vaughan. Their move to Kamloops in 2007 brought many new experienc-es, including the birth of granddaughter Autumn in 2013. Telkwa will always be ‘home’ for Jo. Her physical remains will be interred in Telkwa Ce-metery alongside son Wesley and father Jack.Jo is survived by her husband Vaughan; sons Jesse and Lee (Wesley predeceased); grand-daughter Autumn; mother Edna Phair, brothers John, Jim, and Doug; sisters-in-law Leslie deGraaf and Marnie Phair; nieces Brittany, Robin, Elizabeth, and Hannah; neph-ews Aaron, Kameron, Mat-thew, and Julian; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends and ‘chosen family’.Share our celebration of Jo’s life on Saturday June 21 at the Telkwa Hall, in Telkwa, BC, starting at 2 pm.Jo is sorely missed, and will be loved forever.In lieu of fl owers, please con-sider donating to Positive Liv-ing North (to the meal program in Smithers), or to the Kam-loops Hospice Association (Marjorie Snowden Willoughby Hospice Home).

Pinnacle Renewable Energy is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Burns Lake plant. Successful candidates must be able to work in a dynamic environment, provide support and be resourceful, proactive and fl exible. Effective communication is an essential part of this role.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:• Gather and produce production data input, daily• Assist Purchasing Manager with orders and subsequent coordination• Assist with setting up with new hire packages, HR/Safety administration and fi ling• Coordinate and liaise with the Burns Lake Plant Accountant• Create Purchase Orders, attached quotes, requisitions and packing slips to approved PO’s. • Assist with A/P data entry• Assist and/or organize meetings, training, gatherings, etc. • Prepare and/or edit internal and external letters, faxes, memos and mass emails.• Input payroll time sheets• Incoming/outgoing mail and parcels

Ideal Skills and Qualifi cations:• A College diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience • Previous experience in an administrative position• Strong PC skills i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Outlook • Extremely detailed oriented• Proven ability to effectively prioritize work fl ow• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills• Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative and be proactive • High standards of ethics and confi dentiality to handle sensitive information

Resumes must be sent to [email protected]. Questions can be directed to Kate Iverson 250-562-5562 ext 2214

Administrative Assistant – Burns Lake

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Announcements

In Memoriam Gifts

ALL FUNDS DONATEDto the

Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary

are used to provide fi nancial 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, BCV0J 1E0

A tax deductible receipt will be issued

InformationALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meet-ings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Im-maculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 692-9104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325

Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSSouthside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gos-pel Church. For more informa-tion: (250) 694-3682

ANYONE NEEDING informa-tion on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533

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

CRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUI-CIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confi dential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also pro-vide 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. (4:00 to 10:00 p.m. daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.

FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the fi rst and the third Tuesday of each month. As of May “sign up” will be at the food bank on 3rd Ave. across from the thea-tre; the winter “sign up offi ce” is now closed. The Lakes Dis-trict Food bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a do-nation and receive a tax de-ductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes Dis-trict Food Bank, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0

LOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice offi ce, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on be-reavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO

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InformationNECHAKO RESERVOIR

UPDATE11 June 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 851.37 m (2793.20 ft.)SLS Discharge: 48.3 m3/s

Visit website www.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812

PLANNING a wedding or an-niversary party? Looking for plastic fl owers 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 ser-vices about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 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 ill-nesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors re-ferral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440

Help Wanted

Announcements

InformationWITH A PUSH OF A BUTTON….HELP IS

ON THE WAYLifeline, the #1 medical alert service, with the touch of a button, provides immediate as-sistance to seniors in emer-gency situations, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This ser-vice helps you live more inde-pendently in the comfort of your own home while provid-ing peace of mind for you and your family. For more informa-tion on this valuable service, contact Northern Health at 1-800-851-0184 or call Rotary Representative Sandy Dore at 250-692-7761 at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Lakes District Branch.

PersonalsMEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real peo-ple like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and con-nect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

Lost & FoundLOST HEARING Aid last week, need it very bad. Re-ward offered. (250) 692-2343

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THERE IS still a huge demandfor Canscribe Medical Tran-scription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 or email to: [email protected]

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.CAMP COOK for hunting camp wanted, for 3 - 8 people, Aug. 29 - Oct. 14, 2014. Must have horse experience. HUNTING GUIDE wanted Sept. - Oct. 2014. PH:406-750-0798Vernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

Your community. Your classifi eds.

250.692.7526

fax 250.692.3685 email [email protected]

TO REACH THE MARKETFirst advertise in the Lakes District News! ALL WORD ADS go on the Internet for the whole world to see! www.bcclassified.com

REACHING USCall 250-692-7526 or come by our office. Hours are 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday. Fax in your ad to 250-692-3685 or email: [email protected]

HOW TO PAYCome to our office at 23 - 3rd Avenue, or you may pay with Visa or Mastercard over the phone. All ads must be prepaid.

CLASSIFIED AD RATESREGULAR WORD ADS 1 issue, 3 lines $8.50 per week

FREE ADSFor anything under $50.00 value. 15 words or less. Ad must contain one item and price. Misc. for Sale category only. Private party ads only (no commercial). Ads cannot be accepted over the phone.

$5 ADSFor anything worth $50 - $500. 15 words or less. Ad must contain one item and price. Misc. for Sale category only. Runs for 4 weeks. Ads must be prepaid - cash only.

LEGAL ADS $16.07 per col. inch

HWY 16 REGIONAL ADS3 lines - No changes - ad runs in: Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Stewart/Nechako, Ft. St. James, Houston, Smithers, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Northern Connector(1 week) .......................................$78.88

BC BEST BUY ADS25 words- No changes - ad runs one week, all papers covering: Lower Mainland .......... $102.28 BC’s Interior ............... $124.95 Vancouver Island ........ $119.00 All of the Above .......... $299.00 Extra cost for additional words

RUN IT ’TIL SOLD ADS1x1 classified ad. For $31.50 we will run your ad UNTIL IT SELLS, any category, max. 30 words No Real Estate or commercial ads

Please call if you need more information on any of our

classified packages.

HAPPY ADS To announce birthdays, weddings, births etc. 2 col. x 2” - $22.25 2 col. x 3” - $32.25 2 col. x 4” - $42.25

ALL ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GST

DEADLINESClassified Word & Display: Friday @ 3:00 P.M.

OUR POLICYLakes District News reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject any classified ad not meeting our standards.

No refunds on Classified Ads.

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Strong Start FacilitatorLOCATION: David Hoy Elementary SchoolHOURS OF WORK: 24.25 hours per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement



uali cations: • a certi cate, preferably a diploma in arly Childhood ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.


HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC West Fraser Mills Ltd. requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanic for shift work at Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, BC.The successful applicant will be responsible for repairs and maintenance to a variety of mobile equipment including wheel loaders, forklifts, etc. Experience with Cat, Cummins, and Detroit power units an asset.West Fraser offers a comprehensive benefits package.Please submit resume in person, by mail, or by fax before June 27th to:

Doug Milne at Pacific Inland ResourcesBox 31302375 Tatlow RoadSmithers, BC V0J 2N0Fax: (250) 847-5520


Strong Start FacilitatorLOCATION: Mouse Mountain Elementary SchoolHOURS OF WORK: 24.25 hours per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement



uali cations: • a certi cate, preferably a diploma in arly Childhood ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.


Tahtsa Group is looking for a COOK’S HELPER

for our camp south of Houston.Transportation will be provided from

Burns Lake. 5 day work week. Helping with kitchen duties, as well as custodial work.

Please email resume to Angelika at [email protected] or fax to 250-692-7140

THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!

Help Wanted

Employment

Help WantedPORT HARDY-Available immedi-ately on North Vancouver Island working Body shop Manager. Also need Painter and Bodyman, one with management experience.Assets include computer literacy, ICBC estimating certifi cation, cus-tomer service skills. Send resumes and coverletter to: [email protected]

Ofce SupportLEGAL assistant required. Convey-ance and/or property development experience preferred but will con-sider all applicants. Email resume to [email protected]

Help Wanted

Employment

Trades, TechnicalPCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefi tters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial pro-ject in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Send resume to: [email protected]

Help Wanted

Employment

Trades, Technical

Services

Financial ServicesARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help re-duce a signifi cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

BANK DECLINED LOAN?WE APPROVE.

Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Help Wanted

Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

UNFILED TAX Returns? Un-reported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1-855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

Home RepairsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsRESTAURANT Equipment Auction - Saturday - June 21st @11am - Organic Lives, Jugo Juice, New Liq-uidation Equipment & Consignment. Online bidding available through BidSpotter. Video Preview, auction catalogue, inventory [email protected]

Garage Sales

MULTI-FAMILYGARAGE SALE

June 21/14, 9am to noon. Parking lot of Burns Lake Auto.

Auctions


Heavy Duty Machinery

FOR SALE Massey Ferguson 165-Diesel-Loader-540 PTO. 3PH new chains, rotary mower Ford 60 inch. 951B Post hole digger, 6 inch augers. 7 ft. new snow blade. M.F. 2 bottom plow. Excellent condition. Sell as a package only. (250) 695-6670.

Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. SPECIAL

Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D

LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108

Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Heavy Duty BumperFits older Dodge or newer

Ford. $700 250-649-8004

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Auctions


Misc. for SaleKILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online:homedepot.comKILL ROACHES! Buy HarrisRoach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting.Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.SAWMILLS FROM only$4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.STEEL BUILDINGS/metalbuildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedWANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1.866.960.0045 or visit on-line: www.dollars4guns.com

Real Estate

Business for Sale

FRASER LAKEBOTTLE DEPOT

Includes:• Bottle Depot business

• 6 bay garage (4000 sq. ft.)• Fenced yard (approx 1/2

acre)• 12 storage units

• Numerous recyclingcontracts in place

• Turn keyTremendous potential

for growth.

$339,900(250) 699-8322

For Sale By Owner

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA

FOR SALE3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer &

dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher

hot tub, natural gas, contact

250-845-3315

LakeshoreUS Lake Osoyoos Lake Front: 4 Acres 296FF Lowbank $459k; Cottage at Shore $203,900; Beautiful Walk Out 160FF $649k; New Town-house w/Gar $549; 4-plex $409k; Sunny Bungalow $319k; Veranda Beach$367,900 & $469k Sun Lakes Realty 509.476-2121 CALL www.sunlakesrealty.us

Rentals

Homes for RentHOUSE FOR rent. 4 bed-rooms, no parties, no smoking. Rental available to mature, quiet family or persons. $1250 per month plus deposit.(250) 692-3193

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Free WIFI

Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns LakePub: 250-692-0068

Liquor store: 250-692-0067

PUB SUMMER HOURS:Mon. to Sat. 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm)

Sun 4pm - 10pm (Kitchen closes at 9pm)Liquor Store open until 11pm Mon - Sat, 10pm on Sundays

PASTA NIGHT: TuesdaysWING NIGHT: WednesdaysPRAWN NIGHT (45¢/each) is back: ThursdaysPRIME RIB NIGHT: FridaysSTEAK NIGHT: Saturdays

AND SAVE!

Rentals

Homes for Rent

THREE BEDROOM house for rent with

nice back yard. One bathroom, half

basement on 8th Avenue.

Available July 1st. $1000 per month + utilities and damage

deposit.Call evenings(250) 698-7533

Shared Accommodation

ROOMMATE WANTEDNon-smoker, needs to

like cats. Gone to camp all week, home only Friday & Satur-day. $500 per month.

(250) 692-7526

Suites, LowerLARGE 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 manage-ment. Heat, hot water and cable included for $700 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

2009 PONTIAC VIBEexcellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800Call (250) 251-4500 or

(250) 698-7533

Boats

17FT NOVA Craft Prospec-tor canoe for sale. SP3 lay-up, small dent on bottom but otherwise excellent condi-tion. In Burns Lake $550. ----------------------------------18FT COMPOSITE tandem kayak for sale. Seaward “Naia” model w/rudder. Comes with 2 skirts & 2 pad-dles. In Burns Lake $1200.Call Ted: 250-692-2372

INFLATABLE 13 feet 10 inch Polaris boat; EZ load trailer; 30 HP Yamaha jet motor. $6,000 or best offer for the package. (250) 845-7537

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250-692-7887 Next to Rexall

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Cheaper than the banks!250-692-6019

PumpsWater Treatment

Plumbing Repairs

Payne Septic Service (2010)

250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District

Operated by

Keith Wilson

www.pbagrimech.ca

P&B Mechanical

Bill and Patsy Miller

Owners

29850 Hwy 16 WestPO Box 450

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Phone 250-696-3211Cell: 250-692-9940

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