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FLAVIO NIENOW

Lakes District residents have ap-proved raising the tax limit of the Vil-lage of Burns Lake and Electoral Ar-eas B and E to resurface the runway at Burns Lake’s Baker Airport.

Out of the 864 voters – including the village and Areas B and E of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) -, 747 voted ‘yes’ and 117 voted ‘no.’

According to the Village of Burns Lake, out of the 248 voters from the village, 216 voted ‘yes’ and 32 voted ‘no.’

According to the RDBN, 305 voters from area B voted ‘yes’ while 45 voted ‘no.’ In area E, 226 people voted ‘yes’ and 40 voted ‘no.’

These are the unofficial results. The official results are expected to be released later this week.

Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said it’s great to see the support for this important referendum.

“The overwhelming support reflects the value residents of the Lakes Dis-trict have for the airport, which sup-ports medevac access to the number one health care facilities such as St. Paul’s and Vancouver General Hospi-tals, enhances economic development opportunities, ensures access for for-est firefighting equipment, and much more,” he said.

The tax limit of Lakes District resi-dents will increase from $93,750 -

Large majority of the 864 voters chose to raise the tax limit for runway

Lakes District

residents say ‘yes’

FLAVIO NIENOW

A group of workers and family members of vic-tims involved in the 2012 explosions at Babine For-est Products and Lakeland Mills have launched a class-action lawsuit against WorkSafeBC and the province.

The notice of civil claim - filed on Jan. 7, 2016 - alleges that, in the three years prior to the Babine explosion, Babine Forest Products was inspected by WorkSafeBC on at least 16 occasions.

The 10 plaintiffs named in the suit seek general, special and punitive damages, as well as declara-tions from WorkSafeBC admitting inspections and investigations into the explosions were negligent.

WorkSafeBC filed a response in the B.C. Su-

preme Court on Feb. 18 denying it was negligent or reckless in the inspection of the mills.

“The board denies that it knew, or ought to have known, that its activities with respect to inspec-tions would cause any damage to the plaintiffs or proposed class members,” says the response. “The board’s officers acted diligently at all times with re-spect to their inspection of the mills in accordance with their skills and training within their jurisdic-tion and mandate.”

WorkSafeBC also denied it was negligent or reckless in their investigation of the mill explosions. In addition, WorkSafeBC denies that the decision of Crown counsel not to pursue regulatory or criminal charges in relation to the mill explosions was the

Province and WorkSafeBC respond to class-action

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Local residence celebrated Pink Shirt Day last Wednesday to support anti-bullying. (Top clockwise) LDSS kids with Mr. Dube, WKE get a lesson on anti-bullying from

local RCMP, a poster a WKE student made, Lake Babine Nation’s chief, council and directors and more WKE school kids. Pink shirt day began after two high-school

students from Nova Scotia organized a protest to wear pink in sympathy with a grade-nine boy who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt.

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Burns Lake and District Community Foundation

Spring Granting

Cycle

Burns Lake and District Community Foundation

Spring Granting Cycle

The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation is very pleased to announce that the spring granting cycle is now

open. We are looking for local community groups who need a little extra funding for their upcoming projects or events. Last year we gave out over $40,000 to local groups for their training camps, facility upgrades, and new equipment. Visit the Village of Burns Lake office building at #15 3rd Avenue, or online at www.blcommunityfoundation.org to get your application!

Applications are due April 15th, 2016 at 4:00pm. Submit to:[email protected]

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Burns Lake and District Community FoundationBox 570

Burns Lake, BCV0J 1E0

Community FoundationBurns Lake and District

The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation is very pleased to announce that the

spring granting cycle is now open. We are looking for local community groups who need a little extra funding for their upcoming projects or events. Last

year we gave out over $40,000 to local groups for their training camps, facility upgrades, and new equipment. Visit the Village of Burns Lake office

building at #15 3rd Avenue, or online at www.blcommunityfoundation.org

to get your application!

Applications are due April 15th, 2016 at 4:00pm. Submit to:

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The organizations chosen are from Smithers and Prince George

Flavio NieNow

According to Shawn Larabee, a Spokesperson with the Minis-try of Children and Family Development, the ministry has now identified the successful proponents who will deliver early years and special needs programs starting April 1, 2016.

The Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre, based in Smithers, has won the early intervention services contract, and the Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society was award-ed the family support services contract.

“We are now entering into contract negotiations with these or-ganizations; once that process is complete, the ministry will be able to share more information," said Larabee.

The ministry issued requests for proposals (RFPs) for early in-tervention and school age therapies and protective family support services on Nov. 20, 2015, stating that the intent of the RFPs was to find a service provider who was going to be able to "deliver services in a way that's consistent with the way it's been delivered in the past and with the needs of the community."

However, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said the CNC board has neglected to mention that several programs are not be-ing renewed in the community. This includes the 'healthier babies brighter futures,' a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder education and prevention program that is no longer funded.

The B.C. Minister of Children and Family Development is the primary funder of the family programs and has been overseeing the transfer of these programs.

Strimbold said he is "extremely disappointed" in the lack of community engagement by the ministry in the identification of program needs, the cancellation of programs, and the decision to

award the contracts to organizations from out of town.“I am hopeful the ministry will work hard over the next num-

ber of months to rebuild respect in our community,” he said.Strimbold said he plans to reach out to the successful propo-

nents to learn more about their organizations and understand how they plan to incorporate community representation as part of the decision making process.

“There is only one month to transition the select programs that have been awarded; I am hopeful these agencies will work hard to ensure that families will continue to receive the support they need,” said Strimbold.

The Elizabeth Fry Society is a non-profit organization that sup-ports women and their children who have experienced violence, abuse, marginalization and or criminalization. The Prince George branch of the Elizabeth Fry Society was established in 1979.

Kathi Heim, Executive Director of the Prince George and Dis-trict Elizabeth Fry Society, said this new program is a solid match for their area of collaborative expertise, and existing programs.

“We are very excited for this opportunity and look forward to strengthening our already existing partnerships in Burns Lake and building new relationships as we move forward,” said Heim.

The Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre Society, based in Smithers, serves children, youth, families and communities by providing direct and indirect services, therapy, supports and re-sources to promote healthy development. The organization could not be reached for a comment by press time.

Although CNC has made a series of cutbacks to address a deficit in its budget, the decision to transfer all family programs had nothing to do with money. The college’s board said it wants to move away from what it calls social programming to solely focus on education.

Strimbold said the village has made several attempts to convince the CNC board that the family programs do not go against the college's educational focus.

“We have communicated to the board of CNC on several oc-casions that we do not agree that post-secondary education and family social services are philosophically misaligned."

Ministry decides which organizations will deliver family programs

One of the endur-ing legacies of Pierre Trudeau’s time as prime minister is the legal su-premacy of the individ-ual, as articulated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We are seeing this played out with greater force than ever today, by an activist high court that swatted aside Stephen Harper’s attempts to re-

strain it, and now orders a meek, politically correct Justin Trudeau government to do its bidding. The Federal Court decreed last week that people have the right to grow their own “medical” marijuana. This ruling is unlikely to be appealed, given that Trudeau the Younger is committed to legalizing marijuana for everyone.

There are conditions that show measurable relief from marijuana products, such as glaucoma or the

nausea and loss of appetite associated with cancer treatments. But much of the so-called medi-cal marijuana industry is based on unsubstantiated claims about an inconsistent herbal remedy that hasn’t been studied much because it’s been illegal.

The Federal Court case involves four people from B.C., which boasts more than half of the contested medical marijuana growing licences issued across the country.

One of the petitioners suffers from a vaguely defined condition known as “chronic fatigue syndrome,” which led to a disability pension from a federal civil service job at age 45.

The judge cited no research to support the claim that sitting around smoking dope all day relieves this condition. Indeed it defies common sense that a set of symptoms with no identi-fied cause, which might be confused with what we used to call laziness, would be alleviated by chronic consumption of a drug that promotes eating chips and watching TV.

But we peasants aren’t supposed to question our monarchs, especially those in ermine-trimmed red robes at the Supreme Court of Canada.

That court has decreed that our charter, which in Section 7 protects the “right to life, liberty and security of the person,” includes a right to have a doctor’s help to commit suicide. Euthana-sia has been re-branded as “assisted dying” by all the most “progressive” countries, and Canada has been given a firm deadline to join the club.

(Meanwhile, the term “right to life” is all but banned from university campuses, to minimize the risk of a coarse literal interpretation that it means, you know, a right to life.)

A Liberal-dominated committee of MPs and senators has recommended full-throttle imple-mentation, not restricted to terminal illness and including mental conditions such as depression and dementia. The majority suggested even “mature minors” should have this new right.

The politicians support allowing doctors to opt out of cases they won’t condone, as long as they provide a referral to another doctor.

In Belgium, one of the pioneers of this brave new world, most of the growing number of euthanasia patients have had cancer. But as The New Yorker magazine reported in a ground-breaking article last summer, others have been euthanized because of autism, anorexia, partial paralysis, blindness with deafness, manic-depression and yes, chronic fatigue syndrome.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake expressed the hope that Canada ends up with a consistent policy on doctor-assisted suicide, rather than a provincial patchwork.

The closest Lake came to politically incorrect criticism was to caution that “deep discussion” is needed around the court’s notion of a “competent minor,” someone not yet entrusted with the vote or access to a liquor store. Three dissenting Conservative MPs went so far as to say the recommendations don’t adequately protect seniors who might be coerced into checking out and passing on their estates. How old-fashioned.

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Bowing to the power of judges

tom flEtchEr

After much expecta-tion from community leaders, the ministry has finally made a decision regarding which agen-cies will take over the contracts of the family programs.

Last week we found out that the contracts were awarded to two organizations from out of town. I don’t think anyone doubts that these

are competent and respectful organizations. The Prince George branch of the Elizabeth Fry Soci-ety, for example, was established in 1979 and has already been providing services to the Burns Lake area.

But in a town that took over 25 years to develop a successful hub model of service, the decision to award the contracts to organizations from out of town didn’t sound like great news to many.

With the successful hub model of services dismantled and the family programs being transferred (well, at least the ones that didn’t stop being funded such as healthier babies brighter futures), community leaders were hoping that the contracts would be awarded to local organizations such as the Lakes District Family Enhancement Society.

But what has left many disappointed wasn’t simply the decision to award the contracts to organizations from out of town - the entire process has been disappointing.

First it was the decision by the CNC board to transfer these programs without consulting with the community. I mean, sure, there were a couple of consultation meetings held in Burns Lake in the last few months, but many felt that they were simply being told what was going to happen as opposed to actually being consulted (and some people even walked out of one of these meetings). Since the CNC board has decided to move away from what it calls social programming to refocus on education, the Burns Lake council has made several attempts to convince the board that the family programs do not go against the college’s focus on educa-tion. But community leaders in Burns Lake are not the only ones disappointed with the CNC board. Last week we also found out that the Faculty Association of the College of New Cale-donia had passed motions of non-confidence in senior administrators after repeated efforts to engage them over concerns with the erosion of programs and courses.

In addition, North Central Local Government Association president Brian Frenkel spoke out against the CNC executive saying that community engagements in the region didn’t feel as consultations, and that this current CNC executive has been a lot more difficult to work with than the previous college administration.

To top it all off, the college recently announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors and one administrative representative - including a current and former deputy minister – to “support the college in its current direction.”

It is still unclear if their appointment had anything to do with the complaints that CNC has been receiving. Furthermore, community leaders have also expressed disappointment with the ministry’s lack of engagement.

The B.C. Minister of Children and Family Development, the primary funder of the CNC family programs, has been overseeing the transfer of the family programs.

As a reporter, even getting enough information from the ministry about this selection pro-cess has been difficult and even frustrating at times.

Last week Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said he was “extremely disappointed” in the lack of community engagement by the ministry in the identification of program needs, the cancellation of programs, and the decision to award the contracts.

Strimbold said he hopes the ministry will work hard to rebuild respect in our community.

Disappointment with CNC board

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The Burns Lake Search and Rescue Society (SAR) recently received $38,000 from a provincial gaming grant.

Thanks to the gaming grant and money received from community donations, as well as funds received from the Burns Lake Community Forest - $37,000 - and the Rotary Club of Burns Lake - $10,000 -, the Burns Lake SAR was able to purchase a boat and trailer and a pickup truck.

“Thanks to all the response by the community we are now able to better respond to a search both on and off the water,” said John Rempel, Burns Lake SAR Search Manager.

According to Rempel, the use of technology is becoming indispensable in searches, and the Burns Lake SAR depends almost entirely on donations to purchase new equipment.

“We are a non-profit organization made up completely of volunteers; the province pays a small amount for the use of our equipment on a search, but the only remuneration we receive on a search is the volunteers’ out of pocket expenses."

The Burns Lake SAR was founded in 1967 and has approximately 30 mem-bers. Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said that in the past few years he has witnessed how crucial the work of the volunteers is.

“These individuals go out in some of the most difficult terrain and spend long hours on a search to bring people home safely; or in the unfortunate cases, bring a loved one home to be laid to rest by family and friends,” he said. “These dedicated volunteers contribute a lot of their time to search and rescue tasks as well as training so they can be more efficient and successful.”

Non-profit organiza-tions in B.C. dedicated to public safety re-ceived over $5.7 mil-lion in the most recent round of community gaming grants funded by the province.

The Burns Lake Citi-zens on Patrol Society was also among these organizations, receiv-ing $3000 in the most recent round of grants.

Ruby Matsko, Co-ordinator of the Burns Lake Citizens on Pa-trol, said the money will go toward training of its members and that any money leftover will go toward fuel.

Public safety com-munity gaming grants help support the impor-tant work of non-profit organizations through-out the province.

"The presence of these organizations in our communities is valuable; the public safety services they provide protect the lives of British Colum-bians and their families and create peace of mind in times of crisis,” said Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Emergency Prepared-ness.

siLver for CoLe beNDer Two Burns Lake athletes representing the Omineca Ski Club brought home four medals from the 2016 B.C. Winter Games held in Penticton last weekend. Ava Nealis brought home two silver medals and one bronze in biathlon while Cole Bender earned another silver medal, also in biathlon. Cole and Ava have been training hard for months and have had a busy season so far, with three provincial biathlon competitions plus the B.C. Winter Games.

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Submissions will form a select invite list. From this list, quotes will be requested on various projects that come up throughout the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Projects may include but are not limited to:

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editor:Why renters are allowed to vote on the referendum: Renters pay taxes as well as homeowners, the landlord collects his share of the

taxes that are included in the rent. Regardless of the financial aspect, this is a democratic country and everyone has a right to decide whether they can have access to

proper medical care when needed. What is the benefit of saving a few dollars if you cannot get help when you need it the most, as the old saying goes “ You can’t take

it with you.” Don’t expect the government to do everything just figure how much it cost to operate a jet with specialized medical staff on board on a on call basis.

Whoever contributes to the airport should be proud to make life safer not only for himself but everyone in the community. Helene Brunette

editor:When you announced the 700 million infrastructure fund for Alberta you

missed an opportunity to announce long term developments and jobs for all of Canada.

Instead of announcing further delays to any pipelines and therefore bowing to special interest groups. Sometimes you have to stand up all the way for the betterment of Canada in the future.

Two year delays, two years of public consultation and two years to build any future pipelines does nothing to ensure that the oil industry in Alberta can be sustainable until such time. Oil prices will not be at this level in six years. Canada has to have its oil at a seaport for export when the prices return to a more profitable margin. Canada should not be subsidizing the Americans by shipping a million barrels of oil a day to Oklahoma.

Any pipeline already approved by the Energy Board and ant proposed pipe-lines that are going through the environmental assessment process should be fast tracked.

Let’s stop procrastinating our country to special interest groups that are a detriment to our economy.

Gary Hemmerling

editor: I read with interest the article in your Wednesday Feb. 24, 2016 on the Russian scientists talk salmon, LNG When I first heard about this meeting being planned for Smithers, it gave me cause to wonder what the presentation might be. Then

on the same day of the meeting I listened to an interview being conducted by CBC with the scientists, who reported in that interview, that there was absolutely no evidence that an LNG facility has any impacts on salmon.

In the article in the newspaper the scientist reports that the LNG facility at Sakhalin Island situated north of Japan, was built ten (10) years ago, that would be around 2005, 2006. Then sometime after 2009 the number of pink salmon collapsed. They don’t say how long after 2009 the collapse occurred or if it is still occurring.

This gave me more reason to wonder? Then I remembered the magnitude-9 earthquake that shook northeastern Japan, unleashing a savage tsunami on March 11, 2011 and the effects of that earthquake was felt around the world.

Today Japan is still recovering from this massive disaster and thousands of people still unable to return home. Who knows how much radioactive water was released into the oceans from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant , which suffered a level 7 nuclear meltdown after the tsunami.

My question beyond “over fishing” that may be taking place, is what have been the impacts of this huge disaster and the radioactive water and debris on the salmon stocks in that area? Just food for thought no pun intended.

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against the owners of Babine Forest Products that were recommended by WorkSafeBC under the work-ers compensation act. As a result, WorksafeBC imposed an administrative penalty against Babine Forest Products of just over $1 million.

The company appealed that penalty and that process has not reached a conclusion yet. The province also filed a response in the B.C. Supreme Court on Feb. 19, saying the province was not

negligent and did not breach a fiduciary duty. The province also denies that the plaintiffs suffered any damages “other than those for which compensa-

tion was approved under the workers compensation act.”In addition, the province says the class-action lawsuit does not disclose a cause of action and is therefore

not appropriate for a class proceeding.“There are other means of resolving the claims that are more practical and/or efficient,” says the prov-

ince’s response.On Jan. 20, 2012, Babine Forest Products in Burns Lake exploded killing two workers and injuring 20.

Approximately three months later, Lakeland Mills in Prince George also exploded killing two workers and injuring 22.

The notice of civil claim filed by workers on Jan. 7 alleges that prior to the mill explosions, Work-SafeBC “knew or ought to have known that in sufficient concentrations wood dust is combustible and poses a serious risk of explosion,” citing multiple reports from American agencies and WorkSafeBC out-lining the risks of combustible dust.

The claim also alleges that WorkSafeBC received reports from Babine workers noting concerns about the presence of combustible wood dust in 2011, and that on several occasions in 2011 and 2012 small wood dust fires occurred at the Burns Lake mill.

Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates - company that owns Babine Forest Products -, said in January that he would not make a comment regarding the class-action lawsuit as Babine Forest Products is not involved in the suit.

Under the workers compensation act, workers cannot sue an employer directly.The class-action lawsuit lists six classes of plaintiffs, including workers who were in the two mills dur-

ing the explosions, workers who were off-shift, and family members of on- and off-shift workers at both locations.

None of the allegations have been proven in court and the date for a possible court hearing still hasn’t been set.

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Reuben Buhler - the man arrested in relation to a triple ho-micide in Burns Lake – appeared in the Burns Lake Provincial Court on Feb. 24, 2016, for a focus hearing.

The focus hearing dealt with what witnesses Crown will be calling on the preliminary inquiry.

There will be no more court appearances until the preliminary inquiry takes place on May 24-27, 2016, at the Burns Lake Pro-vincial Court.

Jordan Allingham, Buhler’s Lawyer, explained that the Crown

must now persuade the court that there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial.

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

On April 27, 2015, the Burns Lake RCMP attended a residence in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue in Burns Lake after receiving a report of potential foul play.

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Including the fund in his 2016-17 budget, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said most people would agree with "the notion that we would take a modest amount of money out of our chequing account and put it in our savings account."

The finance ministry expects a surplus of $377 million at the end of the current fiscal year and $264 million in the fiscal year that begins April 1.

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The chamber says Baker Airport is vital for emergency air ambulance services. According to the B.C. Emergency Health Services, there were 27 medevacs from Baker Airport in 2014/15.

The chamber also says the airport plays an important role during forest fire season, when the fast move-ment of equipment and personnel is necessary. During the 2014 China Nose fire, there were 54 fixed wing movements, 299 helicopter movements and six medevacs – all of which contributed to the quick contain-ment of the blaze.

In addition, the chamber says the airport is crucial for future economic development activities in the region. During 2013/14, 815 aircrafts used the facility.

The total cost of the runway resurfacing project is quoted at $1,585,619. The Lakes District Airport Society (LDAS) has applied for a number of grants to supplement this cost. However, grants only cover about $1 million of the total cost.

The loan authorization bylaw, which residents have now approved, would authorize borrowing of an amount up to $1 million to be repaid over a term of not exceeding 15 years, which is the estimated life of the new runway surface.

Reg Blackwell, LDAS President, said that not resurfacing the airport’s runway could have resulted in the closure of the airport. He explained that although the current condition of the runway is safe, large

pieces of asphalt are cracking away from the main runway.

Blackwell said the proposed project ad-dresses both the sub-grade and the repaving of the runway.

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The ministry has committed to address critical areas identified by residents

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In the story ‘Colleymount residents identify priority spots’ published in the Lakes District News’ Nov. 11, 2015 issue, mem-bers of the resident-led Colleymount Road working group had identified critical spots along Colleymount Road.

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

Last week the ministry held a meeting with Colleymount resi-dents and proposed a plan to address the high-priority areas iden-tified by residents.

The ministry proposed an action plan that will guide some im-provements to the road starting in the 2016 construction season.

According to Carl Lutz, Ministry of Transportation’s District Manager for the Bulkley Stikine area, some of the work that will happen this year includes road widening, construction of pullouts, brushing, sealcoating and various other maintenance activities.

Rita Lavoie, member of the resident-led Colleymount Road working group, said she felt the ministry has taken the group’s recommendations “quite seriously.”

During the meeting, a Power Point presentation prepared by the ministry showed how the ministry plans to address Colley-mount Road’s most critical spots.

“The ministry took our table and added a column that describes what they could do to address the areas we had identified,” said Lavoie.

However, Lavoie said the ministry was not prepared to do any long-range planning to address the structural issues of the road.

“We have pushed them on this a number of times but they say it is not possible because there are too many factors that would interfere with a long-range plan,” said Lavoie. “I think they do have internal projections and thoughts about these matters but their practice is not to share them.”

According to Lutz, there are three factors that limit significant changes to Colleymount Road, including geotechnical concerns (weak soil layer), extensive private property and proximity to Francois Lake.

“Long term planning is a process of balance and we need to maintain flexibility to operate and maintain all of our provincial infrastructure,” said Lutz.

But overall, Lavoie said she felt the meeting was positive.“I think residents will be pleased that their input has had an im-

pact on the progress of the Colleymount Road issue, even though they will have to realize that it is unlikely that there will ever be a major restructuring of this roadway.”

In regards to what exactly is being planned to address the high-priority areas of the road, Lutz said the ministry is still in the process of receiving input and feed-back and that it would be premature to share more details with the general public at this time.

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

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Local Colleymount residents worst fears came true late last year when a logging truck collided with a grader. Residents have had concerns with the road and have had many meeting to rectify their situation.


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Lake Babine Nation reiterates opposition to Morrison Mine

“This mine will not happen,” says Chief Wilf Adam

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Lake Babine Nation (LBN) formally advised Pacific Booker Minerals on Feb. 16, 2016, that it categorically rejects the company’s continued attempts to obtain ap-proval for its Morrison Copper/Gold Mine project.

Lake Babine Nation chief and council urged the mine proponent to “stop wasting LBN, taxpayers, and inves-tors’ money pursuing this fundamentally flawed proj-ect.”

The proposed Morrison Mine is adjacent to Morrison Lake, which lies within LBN territory 65 km northeast of Smithers. Morrison Lake is home to a genetically distinct population of sockeye that are critically impor-tant to LBN.

“This open-pit mine would be built in the heart of Lake Babine Nation’s territory, in a watershed that supports the mighty Skeena River sockeye,” explained Chief Adam. “It would sit less than 100 metres from salmon-rich Morrison Lake and discharge treated mine effluent into the lake.”

In September 2012, former environment minister Terry Lake and former energy, mines and natural gas minister Rich Coleman refused to issue an environmen-tal assessment certificate to the Morrison Mine project.

According to the Vancouver Sun, the government’s environmental assessment of the project found the mine could affect sockeye salmon populations as well as wa-ter quality in the lake, and that the long-term environ-mental risks of the mine outweighed the potential benefits to the province.

However, in December 2013, Pacific Booker Minerals won a court case forcing the province to re-reconsider the proposed mine.

In July 2015, the province completed this court-ordered recon-sideration and ordered that the Morrison Mine undergo further environmental assessment, which includes further consultation with First Nations. Chief Adam says Pacific Booker Minerals has

made no improvements to the pro-posed project since it was rejected by the provincial government in 2012.

“There is no way this mine can be built, as it is clear that it violates our Aboriginal title and rights, which, as

stated in the Supreme Court of Canada’s Tsilhqot’in decision, includes the right to protect our lands and waters for future gen-erations,” said Chief Adam.

“Protecting our Aboriginal title lands and our natural resources from Morrison Mine is one of my nation’s highest priorities,” he added. “This mine will not happen.”

The proposed $517-million project is a conventional open-pit mine with an extraction rate of approximately 30,000 tonnes per day. If approved, the project is expected to bring in close to $900 million in tax revenues over its 21-year life span.

The next step in the process is for Pacific Booker Minerals to prepare a document called ‘supplemental application informa-tion requirements’ (SAIR), which includes further engagement with First Nations.

Once received, the document will be reviewed by the B.C. Environmental Assess-ment Office (EAO), which will determine if the document has provided a reasonable response to the SAIR requirements. The EAO will then convene a working group com-prised of provincial and federal agencies, local governments and First Nations to review the document.

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Enbridge’s CEO said the company will most likely not meet the deadline to begin construction of Enbridge’s Northern Gate-way Pipeline project this year.

One condition of the project’s permit requires Enbridge to start construction by Dec. 31, 2016, unless the National Energy Board directs otherwise.

According to a Canadian Press story published by the Toronto Star, Al Monaco, Enbridge’s President and CEO, told investors on a conference call that the company’s ability to begin construc-tion before the end of the year was “really quite remote at this point.”

Monaco said the company was currently assessing what would be needed if it were to apply for a deadline extension for the con-troversial project, according to the Toronto Star.

“We are really in evaluation mode,” he told investors.Monaco also said he was not concerned with sticking to a de-

fined timeline.“We are not looking at our watch here on the project,” he said.

“This really will take some more time to develop, and that’s what we’re focused on.”

Ivan Giesbrecht, a Spokesperson for the Northern Gateway Pipeline, said the pipeline’s construction timeline is not the criti-cal driver.

“Northern Gateway’s priority is to build trust, engage in re-spectful dialogues and build meaningful partnerships with First Nations and Métis communities,” he said. “We know we have more work to do in this regard and we are making progress.”

Giesbrecht said Northern Gateway has increased the number of its Aboriginal equity partners to 28 and established new dia-logues with B.C. Coastal First Nations.

First Nations chiefs in the Burns Lake area - Wet’suwet’en First Nation chief Karen Ogen, Lake Babine Nation chief Wilf Adam and Burns Lake Band chief Dan George - have said they strongly oppose this project.

The B.C. Supreme Court ruled in January 2016 that the prov-ince breached the honour of the Crown by failing to consult with First Nations on the Northern Gateway project. Enbridge must now face a provincial environmental assessment decision, which includes consultation with First Nations across the province.

In October 2015, eighteen lawsuits against Northern Gateway - launched by a collection of First Nations, environmental groups and a labour union - were presented in the federal court of appeal in Vancouver. The litigation hearing concluded Oct. 8, 2015, with judges reserving their decision on whether to sustain or quash the government's approval of the project.

Enbridge proposes the construction of a 1200-km twin pipe-line that would carry diluted bitumen from Alberta’s oilsands to B.C.’s coast, passing directly through Burns Lake.

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

“Northern Gateway continues to work to meet the conditions and will provide updates on that progress in the coming weeks and months,” said Giesbrecht.

Speaking in Ottawa on June 17, 2014, Trudeau promised that if he was elected prime minister, the Northern Gateway pipeline “would not happen.”

Soon after being elected, Trudeau asked his ministers to for-malize a moratorium on crude oil tanker traffic on B.C.’s north coast. However, Enbridge said it remains committed to building the proposed pipeline despite the ban.

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3 on 3 Hockey Tournament at Lakeside Multiplex on March 20th.Visit Village Recreation Facebook for more information.

New Autobelayer at the Multiplex

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The result for last week’s Cold Smoke drag races are as follows: 600 improved: 1st Ryan Mc-Cray, 2nd Brandon Langley, 3rd Megan Gorman. 600 modified: 1st Kurt Havery, 2nd Marco Punis, 3rd Ryan McCray. 700 stock: 1st Ryan McCray, 2rd Brandon Langley, 3rd Kian Strimbold. 700 improved: 1st Derek Frizzi, 2nd Matt McCray, 3rd Megan Gorman. 800 stock:1st Matt McCray, 2nd Marco Punis, 3rd Jeremy Maser. 800 im-proved: 1st Michael Payne 2nd Cameron Westle, 3rd Pete Pettigrew. 800 modified: 1st Michael Payne, 2nd Matt McCray, 3rd Mike Weinhardt. 900 stock: 1st Cameron Westle, 2nd Jeremy Ma-ser, 3rd Scott Urness. 900 improved: 1st Michale Payne, 2nd Scott Urness, 3rd Steve Way. Open stock: 1st Matt McCray, 2nd Jeremy Maser, 3rd Steve Way. Open: 1st Marco Punis, 2nd Tony Strimbold, 3rd Matt McCray. King: 1st Brandon Langley, 2nd Marco Punis, 3rd Rich Harris. 700 modified and 900 modified were cancelled as it got too dark.

Lakers prepare for proviNciaLsThe senior boys basketball team from Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) will be travelling to provincials on March 8-13, 2016. They will be playing at the Langley Events Center, which will be hosting the senior boys single A provincials to quad A provincials. This is the first time in over 20 years that a LDSS boys basketball team will be going to provincials. According to coach Tracey Brown, this is a big achievement since LDSS has not run a senior boys team in the last few years. “We are ecstatic that we have the opportunity to go to such a high level tournament,” said Brown.

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Cold Smoke Drags 2016 results


Ladies Shopping Night Out Tuesday, March 8 at WKE from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lots of different vendors, door prizes, free admission.

Burns Lake Curling Club End of Season Funspiel Saturday March 19. To register a team, call or text Halley: 250 692-4898.

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Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the � rst time in 100 years. Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers. Her suitors are tenor Matthew Polenzani and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, who sing the lilting duet “Au fond du temple saint,” which opera fans know and adore. Director Penny Woolcock explores the timeless themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance in a production that vividly creates an undersea world on the stage of the Met. Conductor Gianandrea Noseda bring his romantic � air to the lush score from the composer of Carmen.

Tickets available at the door: all tickets $12.00

Sunday afternoon, March 6th 1:00 pm sharp at The Beacon Theatre

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“Little children, it is the last hour: and as you have heard that antichrist shall come, even now there are many

antichrists, by which we know it is the last time... He is the antichrist which denies the Father and the Son.

Whoever denies the Son, neither has he the Father. But whoever acknowledges the Son, that same person

has the Father also.” – 1 John 2:18-24

Brad MillerGail WarrenTina MinerMarlene PopovichColleen PiperKim BeaudetteChristine BöttgerLois MartinJudy StrattonCaroline KuysKim BrewinBev & Ernie OlinykKaren BakerCathy EggletonDon ThatcherDave EggletonDebra GloverKen Breakwell

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The Mother Millie Garage Sale held on February 13, 2016 was another great success

thanks to the many caring people of the community. We would especially like to

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The third broadcast in the series of operas co-presented by the Arts Council and The Beacon Theatre takes place on Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m. sharp. All tickets are $12 and are available at the door, which opens at 12:30 p.m. Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. So-prano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers.

Her suitors are tenor Matthew Polenzani and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, who sing the lilting duet “Au fond du temple saint,” which opera fans know and adore. Director Penny Woolcock ex-plores the timeless themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance, in a production that vividly creates an undersea world on the stage of the Met.

The fifth performance in LDAC’s ‘Perfect 10” takes place on Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the LDSS multi purpose room.

In 2009, she launched her singing career with her multilingual debut album “This is the New World”. Prepare to be stunned by Patricia’s voice, energy and spirit.

And now, for this month’s contest:There are thirteen songs on Patricia’s al-

bum “This is the New World.” Name one.Not sure? Then … click on this link:http://patriciacano.com/English/Deploy/index.

html and then click on ‘Multimedia’. To enter the contest, and to have a chance to

win a Patricia Cano CD, send your answer (the title of any song on ‘This is the New World’) by return e-mail, by Thursday, March 4 at midnight to [email protected].

The dates for the 2016 Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts are:

Tuesday, March 8: Instrumentals, Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12: Vocals, Monday,

March 14: Speech Arts, Tuesday, March 15 to Thursday, March 17: Piano, Saturday, March 19: Honours Concert.

All sessions are at the Island Gospel Fellowship auditorium. The full schedule will be available soon at www.ldfestival.com - and look for ‘Festival at a Glance’, coming soon to the Lakes District News.

Upcoming entertainment

BeacoN TheaTre may geT a New LookThe Lakes District Film Appreciation Society (LDFAS) hopes Beacon Theatre will soon have extra insulation and new sidings, as well as a “retro art deco look” for the front of the building. John Illes, LDFAS President, said LDFAS is currently looking for grants in order to proceed with this project.

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Fall Fair meeting - Cancer Society building on main street at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016.

Carrier Sekani Family Services Burns Lake Women’s Group meet Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Burns Lake Band Office. More info: Bonnie or Wanda (250) 692-1800.

What is Rotary up to?

Rotary Clubof Burns Lake

www.rotaryburnslake.orgWatch for our monthly “What’s Rotary Up To?” for dates and details of Rotary programs, events, and projects.

� e Burns Lake Rotary Club is looking

for young leadersAre you a leader?

Are you interested in meeting other young leaders to share and hone your

leadership skills?Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) – is an

intensive training program for community youth leaders.

There are RYLA events for every age group from grade 8 to 30 years old and the Burns Lake Rotary Club

is looking for interested leaders.

Talk to a Rotarian if you are interested in applying for a full sponsorship to any of these RYLAs:

RYLA South - Grade 10, 11 & 12

RYLA Lakelse - Grade 8, 9 & 10 interest must be expressed to a Rotarian by May 15

RYLA North - Age 19 to 30 interest must be expressed to a Rotarian by August 1

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GRASSY PLAINS COMMUNITY HALL ASSOCIATION

Annual General Meeting

& Election of Officers37267 KEEFES LANDING ROAD, GRASSY PLAINS

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

Starts: 7:00 p.m.Questions? Call 1-250-220-6087

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“The board was not willing to listen to the alternatives put forward by stakeholders”

Flavio NieNow

The Faculty Association of the College of New Caledonia (FACNC) has passed motions of non-confidence in senior ad-ministrators after repeated efforts to engage them over concerns with the erosion of programs.

Although the votes of non-confidence were passed in April and September of 2015, they were only made public last week, after the CNC board disclosed the votes to the media.

“Faculty have listened to the concerns raised by groups and individual students across the region, but it is becoming increas-ingly apparent that neither the senior administration nor the board were willing to listen to the alternatives put forward by stakeholders,” explained Deborah Collette, FACNC President.

The college executive has been dealing with a budget deficit of $2.8 million and has cut several programs.

According to FACNC, much of the programming that filled in gaps for disciplines not offered at the University of North-ern British Columbia has been cut. The college has also chosen to eliminate all but one of its industry-based technological pro-grams.

In addition, FACNC says CNC has cancelled student intake in the dental hygiene program despite widespread community pro-test. Having taken the concerns of the faculty, including the vote

of non-confidence, to the CNC board without any meaningful response, Collette said FACNC was faced with no alternative but to seek solutions by approaching the Ministry of Ad-

vanced Education.“The faculty have been clear that they believe they have an

obligation to advocate on behalf of their current and future stu-dents,” she said.

North Central Local Government Association president Brian Frenkel, who has served as a Vanderhoof councillor for 14 years, has also expressed his disappointment with the current CNC ex-ecutive. Frenkel said community consultations held across the region by CNC did not feel like consultations.

“We hear that communities are being engaged, and that’s not true,” said Frenkel. “There was no true engagement; to me, the homework wasn’t done.”

Frenkel said the previous CNC administration was much more concerned with engaging communities and hearing what com-munity members and local governments had to say.

The North Central Local Government Association invited Rei-ser to a meeting in January to try to find solutions for the current challenges faced by CNC and strengthen the partnership between the college and local governments. However, Reiser did not at-tend the meeting.

Frenkel said it’s extremely hard for mayors to stand against big organizations such as CNC.

Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold has been speaking out against the college administration since the board made the deci-sion to transfer all family programs offered at the Lakes District campus to other agencies.

In a recent press release, CNC said the college executive has taken a number of steps over the last year to ensure the long-term sustainability of the college.

The college says that thanks to steps taken by the board, the college will be in a better financial position for the next fiscal year.

“The college’s senior administration is projecting a surplus, which will be finalized after the fiscal year ends on March 31, 2016,” says a CNC press release. “It is premature to finalize the amount with one more fiscal quarter to go.”

CNC faculty pass motions of non-confidence in college administrators

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New homes worth up to $750,000 are exempt from B.C.'s property transfer tax under changes in the budget that take effect April 1.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong is raising the exemption level from $475,000 on new homes, and ex-pects to make up most of the revenue by increasing the tax rate from two to three per cent on the value of homes in excess of $2 million.

For resold homes, property purchase tax continues to apply at one per cent on the first $200,000 of value and two per cent on value between $200,000 and $2 million.

The tax has produced a windfall for the province and pushed home purchase costs even higher in the hot market for homes in some urban areas. The government expects to collect about $200 million more than it budgeted for the current year.

De Jong said the break is aimed at new construc-tion to stimulate new housing construction, adding to supply in response to demand that is driving prices up.

The exemption is only available to Canadian citi-zens and permanent residents, and the government is resuming tracking nationality of buyers, a prac-tice stopped in 1998.

The upper limit to qualify for the homeowner grant is also increased from $1.1 million to $1.2 million for the 2016 property tax year.

Expensive homes exempted

The Burns Lake RCMP want to remind you that if you leave your vehicle unsecured for valuables in your vehicle you are leaving yourself vulnerable to have your vehicle broken into and items taken. The best practice is to always use an anti-theft device,

remove your valuables including coins, electronics, bags, purses and medication.

Always lock your doors and windows and remove your keys.


Burns Lake Curling ClubPresents...

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Saturday, March 19th, 2016 $60 per team

Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 13th @ 8pm

To register a team, call or text Halley: 250 692-4898

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Donations Update • LDSS Snowboarding Teams, Provincial Championships; and

• LDSS Senior Boys Basketball Team, Provincial Basketball Tournament.

BLCF wishes both teams the best of luck!

The Donations Committee considers donations to individuals or groups towards:

• Local Education; • Service clubs in the local area; • Outdoor recreation in the local area; • Recreation facilities in the local area; • Sporting teams in the local area; and • Local events.

Score BoardDECKER LAKE WHIST - February 24, 2016

Ladies 1st: Della Cassidy 141 Ladies 2nd: Marie Heibert 140Men’s 1st: Danny Payne 140

Men’s 2nd: Erich Schroeder 140Low Score: Paul Jean 115Door Prize: Paul Jean

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PROJECT LEAD Wanted!Title: Project Lead Employment Term: Contract – February & March 2016 Compensation: $55/hr 16 hours/week Location: Burns Lake, BC

The CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE COLLABORATIVE - Burns Lake is looking for suitable candidates for the position of Team Lead.

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

Main Activities: • Coordinates Local Action Team meetings • Tracks progress of teams & working groups • Plans work, allocates resources and defines tasks • Tracks LAT’s budget • Assist in recruiting members of LAT • Facilitates physician engagement • Responsible for monitoring and meeting all reporting requirements

Key Skills & Qualification Requirements: • Diploma or Degree in health care, counselling, project management, business administration, or; related discipline such as organizational development of leadership or; a combination of education and experience.

*Contractors are expected to supply their own office, laptop, phone and transportation.

The CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE is supported by the joint BC Medical Association and the

Ministry of Health Shared Care Committee.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application to: Kelly Turford, Child & Youth Mental Health Substance Use Collaborative e-mail: [email protected] Mail: LDCSS, PO Box 970, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Closing Date: February 5th, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

Nathan Cullen talks in Burns LakeCommunity provided feedback on road repairs AndreA Currie

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen held a town hall meeting in Burns Lake on Feb. 28, 2016, to receive feedback from locals on how they would like to see federal funding on infrastructure spent.

A major part of the discussion during the meeting was safe and reliable transit, which included repairing roads but also investing in reliable passenger train service and improving walkability for pedestrians and safety for cyclists in town.

A village staff member described a recent public assessment the village had completed which found that one of the biggest concerns was the lack of walkability, as very few streets have sidewalks.

“I’ve had to literally jump out of the way (of a car) a couple times and people have turned around and come back, you know after all it is Burns Lake - and they apologize, they just didn’t see me, it’s not pedestrian friendly,” said a participant.

Communications was also brought up as a major issue facing the district as more and more government, health, educational, business and social services are being offered online and the northwest is limited by an outdated communications infrastruc-ture.

“We have one high-speed Internet provider in town which is Telus and they will only provide high-speed Internet up to four kilometres away from their office on Ninth Avenue; otherwise you have to go with another provider and they can get quite pricy quickly.”

Reliable cellphone, landline and Internet infrastructure outside of the village was also discussed.

“Particularly south of Burns Lake – their wires are so old that people’s land lines are out for months; you have people on the Southside who if they need to call 911 they can’t,” said a par-ticipant.

Participants also wanted to discuss a recently completed proj-ect to install fiber optic cables to Pinkut Lake.

“This summer they spent millions of dol-lars running fiber op-tics up to Pinkut Lake, where there are no year-round residents; B.C. Hydro won’t even run power out there for anyone to use anything, and Fiber optics isn’t what we have around here - it’s the best of the best,” said a participant.

Cullen expanded on the issue, “Often the federal government will hire a contractor to come in service ru-ral Internet provision, and even though I’m almost certain that ru-ral Internet will be a part of the upcoming budget, what’s impor-tant is how you spend it - are you just going to hire someone out of Vancouver and are they just going to come in and start plunking wire down?”

One participant ex-plained how the Lakes District has had trouble obtaining federal fund-ing through grants.

“We have a huge in-frastructure deficit and when the federal gov-ernment releases mon-ey it’s very limited, we have a lot of challeng-es,” said the participant.

Another participant added, “A lot of federal

grants are aimed at bigger municipalities, with major projects for highways and bridges and we don’t fit into any of those catego-ries.”

Cullen concluded the meeting by describing how many small communities in the northwest often end up receiving less funding since most government funding for projects is shared between the three levels of government. He said that this ends up being quite restrictive for communities.

“Even just applying for grants, we don’t have the grant writer’s that Kelowna does,” said Cullen. “An entire staff pumping out grants while in communities like Burns Lake it has to be from off the side of the desk.”

Cullen referenced the federal Liberal government’s upcom-ing budget, due in less than a month, which is expected to focus heavily on infrastructure. Cullen explained how investment in in-frastructure was a big part of the new government’s campaign, in response to a lagging Canadian economy and an ongoing infra-structure deficit that exists not only in the Skeena-Bulkley Valley region but also throughout Canada.

“It can seem a bit boring to talk about infrastructure, but it’s about what we want Burns Lake and our region to be and what kind of investments people think are most important,” said Cul-len.

AndreA Currie photo

Nathan Cullen came to Burns Lake to meet with local residents.


The Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce offers

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Sold at a higher price 8. Instill fear 13. Can be domesticated 14. Oohed and ___ 15. Make too simple 19. Plutonium 20. Necessary for breathing 21. Make happy 22. Mythological bird 23. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 24. Put on __ 25. Type of dough 26. Blushed 30. Celestial object 31. Point __ National Seashore

32. Purplish red 33. Towards the mouth or oral region 34 Portuguese musical genre 35. Steals 38. Acts insincerely 39. City in Belarus 40. Anticipates 43. Paris airport 44. Deal with 45. No (Scottish) 47. Opens lock 48. Central parts 49. Sheep disease 50. Indicates position 51. Doing many things at once 55. Khoikhoin peoples 57. Informal alliance between countries

58. Long poems 59. The state of being poorly illuminated CLUES DOWN 1. Portico 2. Delicacy 3. Punish with an arbitrary penalty 4. Household god (Roman) 5. Public television station 6. __ Lilly, drug company 7. Degraded 8. Free from danger 9. Low bank or reef of coral 10. Exclamation of surprise

Phone: 250-692-3805 Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, B.C.

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ChurchDirectory

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH

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

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

Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group

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

250-695-6586

Lakes Fellowship724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 amCelebrating the Love of God

www.lakesfellowship.caPastor Matthew Westergard 250-692-7464

Royal Canadian Legion

Branch #50

If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran.

Support your local Legion.

“Members and bona � de guests welcome”

email: [email protected]: 250-692-3232

Burns LakeCommunity Church

Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

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

ST. PAUL’SUNITED CHURCH

136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

Worship Service at10 am Sunday mornings

Ministry led by lay leadersPhone 250-692-7202

FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Kerr Road, Burns LakeSunday School for all ages andWorship Service at 10:30am

Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

Crossword 11. Lies down in rest 12. Give an education to 16. Provides 17. Fat from a pig 18. Belonging to a thing 22. Branches of a bone 25. Having a cheerless aspect or disposition 27. Edema (archaic) 28. Bo __, “10” 29. Un� edged or nestling hawk 30. Surrenders 32. Type of dessert 34. Planted with trees 35. Washington town 36. Listen in 37. Inwardly 38. Chinese province 40. Garrison 41. Converts thermal energy to mechanical work 42. Holy people 44. Lowest point between two peaks 46. Boundaries 48. Utter obscenities 51. ___ and cheese 52. Member of the cuckoo family 53. Type of microscope 54. ___ and Barbie 56. Michigan

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Plan your next party, meeting or conference at the

Jean Paulson Lodge

(Omineca Ski Club)Our lodge is available for

rent at a reasonable rate and features AV equipment, a

portable sound system and fully equipped kitchen. The

lodge can accommodate groups up to 120 people for any type

of indoor and/or outdoor events.

To book a rental please contact

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Lobby Hours: Sun to Thurs: 11am-8:30pm

Fri & Sat: 11am-9pm Drive thru: Sun to Thurs: 11am- 9pm

Fri & Sat: 11am-9:30pm

Island GospelFellowship

Gerow Island, Highway 35

Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

Grassy Plains Gospel ChurchSunday Service: 10:45 am

250-694-3756 (Church)

IMMACULATACatholic Church

248 - 3rd Ave. • Phone: 250-692-3568Saturday 7:30 p.m.Sunday 10:00 a.m.~ Everyone Welcome ~

Sunday 10:00AMPresident Moore 250-695-6654

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

THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

OLD LANDMARKSCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

At Muriel Mould Primary School

SUNDAY, 10:30 AMContact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196

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LIVING WATERS CHURCH766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

Please come and fellowship with us on:Sunday at 11:00amTuesday at 7:00 pmSaturday at 7:00 pm

email: [email protected] • James Kim 250-692-0031 PAOC

The Legion IS CLOSED until further notice

ANNUAL

Pancake Breakfast

on May 8th

AnnualFishing Derby

for Fathers Dayat Moosehorn Lodge

June 18 & 19. We will have more information as

the date gets closer.


PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Your creative efforts will not go to waste, Pisces. Someone will rec-ognize your talents and ask you to collaborate on an important project.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: A desire to experience thrills and sensory enjoyment is building within you, Aries. You may find yourself drawn to any-thing that seems risky or out of character.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, you are ac-customed to doing everything by the book, but you may be tempted to try something new in the near future. Just be sure not to throw all caution to the wind.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Your schedule this week may be so hectic that others can’t de-cipher your plans, Gemini. Try to keep those closest to you abreast of your activities in the week ahead.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Circumstances at work that are beyond your control dominate your thoughts this week, Cancer. Don’t stress out too much and keep a positive attitude.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Relationship dynamics have changed for the better, Leo. Make the most of this positive turn of events and make sure your partner does the same.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Your energy levels reach peaks and valleys this week, Virgo. Do your best to make the most of those moments when your energy levels are at their highest.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Even your wildest fantasies may not seem so outlandish to you this week, Libra. If you can think it up, you can probably make it happen with a little effort.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, you may find yourself doing things that would normally be out of your comfort zone. This can be a posi-tive change in the right direction.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, daydream a little this week, but make sure it doesn’t consume all of your energy. Keep your desires in check and weigh the pros and cons of each idea before going forward.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, find-ing the right balance is a worthy goal this week. Make a concerted effort to give ample time to all the people and things that matter to you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, time may not be on your side, but somehow you will find a way to make due. Whenever possible, farm out some of your work or responsibilities to others.

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Fall Fair meeting, Cancer Soci-ety building on main street at 7pm, March 3. 2016.

The Lakes District Commu-nity Initiatives Of� ce of the Cana-dian Cancer Society of� ce hours: Tuesdays from 10am to noon; Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm; and Fridays from 10am to 1pm. Drop in and browse through our on-going garage sale items and our arts & crafts tables (donations gratefully accepted). Contact us at (250) 692-7203 or email us at [email protected] and in-quire about joining our group as a volunteer! For cancer information or Cancer Connect: 1-888-939-3333. Website: www.cancer.ca.

Crisis prevention. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a con� 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 provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca (4:00 to 11:00 pm daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.

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Locky RansomareA new strain of Ransomware called Locky is currently making the rounds. The malware, which first showed up in the wild on Feb 16th, usually appears as a Microsoft Word attachment to an email, often with a subject line claiming it’s an invoice of some type. When the document is opened it appears garbled, and prompts the user to activate macros to make the text clear. By agreeing to this the computer becomes infected, and the user’s files are then encrypted. At this point you have two options. You can have your computer disinfected, and then reload your files from an offline backup. Or if you don’t have a backup you can pay the ransom. These ransomware programs use encryption that is very strong, and can’t be easily broken. The only way to protect yourself is to be very cautious around email attachments and do a regular backup to removable storage. Backup and then unplug it, too. Locky can encrypt files on your external drive if it’s still plugged in.


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THANK YOU! Employment OpportunitiesSocial / Educational Coordinator

The Family Enhancement Society (FES) requires individuals or contractors for both full and part-time positions to assist with determining the needs and design for post- secondary and family services for the communities of the Lakes District. The resulting document will outline the education and service business plan to meet the needs identified by the communities as well as a strategy for implementation.

Extensive expertise is needed in a variety of areas including: management of post- secondary programs and services; proposal and project design, development, implementation and management; strategic and organizational skills; comprehensive community engagement practices; ensuring Aboriginal direction, cultural, language and historical perspectives are key elements of education and service programs; knowledge of rural and northern program delivery; understanding of post-secondary enrollment and funding models; working knowledge of provincial ministries mandates and related politics; proficient computer and social media experience; proven research and analytical skills; verifiable experience in all aspects of report and technical writing; marketing and promotional knowledge; comprehensive understanding of strategic planning; in depth knowledge of the Lakes District First Nations, local government and the various communities.

Additionally, it is anticipated that the project lead will have a master’s degree in a related discipline and display strong leadership skills within the context of collaboration and partnerships. A demonstrated desire and ability to deliver quality products with a focus on transparency and accountability are also required attributes for this position.

Other applicants will need a combination of post-secondary and direct related experience with the expertise and skill sets noted.

Applications are welcome from individuals or contractors who meet all or most of the experience and attributes above. Please indicate in your cover letter which skill sets or areas of expertise are of the most interest to you. Subsequently, your resume should detail your related experience and training in these areas.

The length of employment terms will be for approximately one year. Several of the part time positions will be on an as needed basis; hence these positions will remain open until filled. The terms and conditions of employment or contracts are dependent on the specific position as well as the successful applicant’s qualifications.

Please submit your resume to: Candice Littlle ([email protected]) OR Lakes District Family Enhancement Society Box 777, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Attention: Candice Little

Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide fi nancial support, equipment plus comfort and care for pa-tients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a do-nation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0A tax deductible receipt will be issued

Obituaries

CORNELIUS BERGENJune 5, 1919 - Feb. 14, 2016

Cornelius Bergen was born on the farm north of Saskatoon on June 5, 1919 to Franz and Anna Bergen. On February 14, 2016, with his family at his side, he passed peacefully in Mission Hospital due to the complications from a fall.He is survived by Anne, his wife of 76 years and seven children: Lois (Gerald), Carole (Brian), Beverley (Ernie), James (Wen Xia), Gaydene, Lorene (Andy) and Robert (Laurie). His son Peter prede-ceased him in 2009. Cornelius also leaves sixteen grandchil-dren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.He was a true Renaissance man. Among many others, his interests included wood carv-ing, politics, science and even the Hawaiian independence movement. This was not a man to shy away from contro-versial topics. He was a man of curiosity and intellect with a life long love of learning, hold-ing the fi rm belief that every-one had a bit of the genius but few ever reached their poten-tial. He did not see problems, only solutions. Cornelius was a self-taught man, profi cient in many trades. For many years, he ran a small construction company in Burns Lake. Then, at the age of fi fty-fi ve, he took up farming, developing a 1460 acre grain and seed farm from raw, tree-covered land north of Fort St. John. At the age of seventy, he de-signed and built his retirement home in Mission, doing most of the trade work himself. At his request, extended family held a celebration of life for him which was held on Wednesday, February 17. He also requested that his body be used for medical research at UBC. In his memory, you may send donations to the BC Children’s Hospital or the Red Cross.

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

CANADA BENEFIT Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada-benefi t.ca/free-assessment

Canadian Cancer SocietyMake a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one im-pacted by cancer. Please in-clude the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notifi ed. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 692-7203.

CRISIS PREVENTIONCall 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confi den-tial, toll-free service that is available to anyone, any-where, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. 4-10pm. daily or www.you-thinbc.ca.

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HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For As-sistance: 1-844-453-5372.

LOCAL HOSPICEThe Hospice offi ce, located in the Lakes District Hospital, has a lending library available. Please phone before dropping by. All donations to the Burns Lake Hospice Program are greatly appreciated! Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 (250) 692-2448

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FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the fi rst and the third Tuesday of each month. LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre. Clients will go fi rst to the thea-tre. Doors open at 10:45am. This is available until the end of April. The food bank closes at 1pm. The Lakes District Food bank continues to oper-ate 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

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. 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.ar-thritis.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

WITH 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.

Would you like to make a lasting donation to

your community?Why not give to the Burns Lake and District Community Foundation? Our committee, made up of passionate local residents, has given out tens of thousands of dollars every year for the past decade to arts, recreation and culture groups to provide activities, host events, and keep Burns Lake vibrant. By donating to our society, you will be giving back to the Lakes District in perpetuity. We need your help! Learn more at www.blcommunityfounda-tion.org or call (250) 692-7587.

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HOURS: Mon. to Sat.: 11:00am-10:00pm • Sun.: 4:00pm-9:30pm

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Misc ServicesSOSBUYER.CA is buying es-tate jewelry,coin collections, gold nuggets.We come to you, cash paid. Call Vanessa @250-852-3056 or visit our website

Merchandise for Sale

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and in-stallation. Call John at 403-998-7907; Email to: jcameron @advancebuildings.com

REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelter-belts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guar-antee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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Rentals

Financial Services Misc. for Sale 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 $725 per month. Ask about our Seniors discount. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders

at the Rainbow Gas Bar

Burns Lake Recycling Depot

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

Located across from Multiplex, 113 Park St., Burns Lake

PHONE: 250-692-7948

HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL RECYCLING...Including Bottles & Cans, Plastics, Cardboard & Paper,

Glass, Metal, Electronics, Lightbulbs, Batteries,Small Appliances - like Microwaves, Power Tools & More.

NOW ACCEPTING THERMOSTATS

Payne Septic Service (2010)

250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District

Operated by

Keith Wilson

Pleasant Valley Cleaners

3356 10th Street, Box 68, Houston • Phone: 250-845-7000

So much more than your local commercial laundry serviceOpen: Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm

Sat: 10am - 4pmServing the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District

WALK-OFF MATS SERVICE • LAUNDRY FACILITIES • COMPLETE LINEN SERVICESHOP SUPPLIES • DROP OFF LAUNDRY SERVICE • SEWING SERVICES - REPAIRS ETC.

Full Coverall Service: • Sales - New & Used• Rentals • Repairs• Cleaning• 3M Re� ective Striping available & installed

Serving the Bulkley Valley and Lakes DistrictFULL LINE OF WORK WEAR!

Jeans • Jackets • Duck Coats

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Flyers • Brochures • Forms • Cheques • Digital PrintingPosters • Labels • Signs • Banners • Lettering • Decals

374 Hwy. 16 between the Royal Bank and Rexall

B’s Free Enterprises Ltd.

28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2 Phone: (250) 692-4353

Cell: (250) 692-6569 • email: [email protected]

Bill & Wendy ImusCertified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians

Computer Training, Sales & ServicePersonalized In Home Service

Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies

FLOOR INSTALLER

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2016 Festival at a Glance:Tuesday, March 8th - Saturday, March 19th

All sessions at:

Island Gospel Fellowship

Church 810 Hwy 35

(Gerow Island)

The public is welcome! Admission by

donation

Festivalprograms

$6.00 at the door

INFORMATION Monday, March 14th

Speech Arts9:00 AM

Poems for Two VoicesJunior Prose

Story ReadingHumourous Poetry

Choral Speech

1:00 PMMy Favourite Poem

7:00 PMHumourous Poetry

Prose, Dramatic ExcerptStory TellingShakespeare

Own Composition

Tuesday, March 15th

Piano5:00 PM

Concert GroupBaroque Piano SoloClassical Piano SoloRomantic Piano Solo

Post-Romantic Piano Solo

Wednesday, March 16th

Piano9:30 AM

Beginner Piano SoloIntroductory Piano Solo

Popular Piano SoloContemporary Piano Solo

3:00 PMBeginner PianoConcert Group

7:00 PMConcert Group

Classical Piano SoloContemporary Piano

SoloBaroque Piano Solo

Piano Duet

Tuesday, March 8th

Instrumentals10:00 AMViolin Solo

Violin Concert Group

2:00 PMStrings Duet

Violin Solo, Duet, andConcert Group

Drum Solo

6:30 PMFlute SoloDrum Solo

Woodwind DuetMixed Duet

Mixed Ensemble

Friday, March 11th

Vocal10:00 AM

School Groups

3:00 PMModern, Sacred, & Folk

SolosPopular Duet

Popular Concert GroupJazz/Blues

6:00 PMPopular Duet

Concert GroupsAdult Small Group

Adult Choir

Saturday, March 12th

Vocal10:30 AM

Musical Theatre SoloMusical Theatre Concert

Group

3:00 PMSolo

Concert Group, Lieder

Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts

2016 adjudicators:

APRIL SMITHPianoA skilled pianist, she enjoys hiking

and gardening but her passion is teaching.

FABIANA KATZ,VocalThis gifted mezzo soprano is highly

in demand as a teacher, and has presented choral workshops all over BC.

CHRISTINA ROGERSSpeech ArtsA background in voice, dance,

speech, and drama lend a well-rounded focus to her adjudications.

59th Annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts

Thursday, March 17th

Piano9:00 AM

Contemporary Piano SoloCanadian Piano Solo

Piano DuetPiano Trio

1:00 PMBeginner Piano SoloPopular Piano Solo

Saturday, March 19th

GALA HONOURS CONCERT

7:00 PMDoors open at 6:30 PM

ADMISSION:Adults: $10.00Children: $5.004 & Under: FreeFamily: $25.00

Refreshments on sale at intermission

LAURA HOLS-WIMBUSHInstrumentalsThis busy mother of three is a

passionate advocate for music education for all ages.

Lakes Loppet fun for the whole community

Omineca Ski Club Ski Club Road held their Lakes Loppet and Family Marathon last Sunday. “The Loppet means different things to participants. For some it’s intense competition on, for others it’s a relaxing way to spend a day outside, taking in the pristine beauty of the country side or wilderness, and enjoying the home grown entertainment and great food and drink at the rest stops along the trail.”

ANDREA CURRIE PHOTOS

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