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Two honoured in rescue

Last week in Victo-ria, two people were honoured for helping to save the life of a young man, who got caught out on the water of Francois Lake during a storm, nearly a year ago.

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Local trail upkeep to be reduced

Last week the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society voted to sign a contract that will see the maintenance of 28 recreation sites and two provincial parks con-tinue.

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Elise Dube to join B.C. team in 2014

The first time Elise Dube put on a pair of skis she was two-years-old.The first time she strapped herself onto a snowboard she was seven-years-old.

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The Victoria Day long weekend marks to unofficial kickoff to camping season to most B.C. campers.

The weekend provides campers around B.C. to get out and explore the many B.C. provincial parks and recre-ation sites.

Bookings at B.C. provincial parks is up 14 per cent this year, up to 41,154 bookings to date, compared with 36,038 bookings at this same time in 2013.

So what does Burns Lake and the area have to offer B.C. campers?

There are three provincial parks in the Burns Lake area that are listed on the B.C. Parks website, (www.bcparks.ca), Ethel M. Wilson Memorial park, Babine Lake Marine (Pendleton Bay) park and Dead Man’s Island.

Ethel M. Wilson and Pendleton Bay parks are maintained by the Lakes Out-door Recreation Society, and officially open May 15 this year.

Both parks offer great fishing oppor-tunities, and Pendleton Bay has a boat launch for campers looking to use their boat.

Along with the two provincial parks, which are high traffic campsites, Burns Lake offers a number of other camp-ing spots that provide a great camping experience as well.

These include, Kager Lake, Augier Lake, Coop Lake, Taltapin Lake, In-dian Bay, McLure Pit, Pinkut Lake and Takysie Lake, although Takysie Lake will be closed for the summer due to upgrades happening around the site.

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Burns Lake’s camping sites set themselves apart from other areas in B.C. because of the abundance of lakes, excellent fishing opportunities and there is no need to make a reservation.

Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society president, Lynn Synotte, has a few reminders for people look-ing to use the camping sites during the upcoming long weekend, and all summer.

“Remember these sites are free, it is important for the users to be responsible,” Synotte said, “use the fire rings provided, make sure your fires are out before leaving, wear life jackets when out on the water, take your garbage with you when you leave and leave it cleaner than when you arrived. Respect other campers.”

For more information on camping opportunities in Burns Lake, visit one of the following: the Burns Lake visitors centre, Lakes Outdoor Recreation So-ciety’s FaceBook page, the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. and the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association’s website.

Also, keep your eyes peeled for the 2014 Burns Lake tourist book coming out May 21.

Many camping spots to experience

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Last Week’s Question: Should most of the cleared timber have been sold to market?

0% No 100% Yes

In a letter to this paper (page 6) Greg Stringham, on be-half of the Canadian Association of Pe-troleum Producers, makes assertions about the behavior of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best half-truths.

He states that dil-bit floats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and in-finitely more so than refined fuels like diesel and gasoline.

What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from, goes on to say that dil-

bit sinks in seawater when there is sediment present. Another study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same thing.

It was filed by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware of it. That study says animal and plant matter like plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dilbit to sink.

Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance. All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plankton is omnipresent, which is why the whales are here, and shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment from the bottom in storms.

Dilbit will sink in our waters if there is a spill and it will harden up like caulk-ing material on beaches and the intertidal zone.

The intertidal zone includes large mud flats in the midcoast because the tidal range is more than 20 feet there. How would we ever get them clean again?

Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat re-finery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever.

That is why I am spearheading the project. It will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous value-add for BC.

Canada’s oil industry needs a west coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provin-cial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority of folks in B.C. are against North-ern Gateway’s idea of putting dilbit in tankers.

A refinery is economically viable. Why is it so hard for our oil industry to see that the way forward is to build a

green refinery which will cut greenhouse gases by 50 per cent, create thousands of jobs, generate billions of new annual taxes, and gain acceptance for a safe pipeline?

David BlackKitimat Clean, Black Press

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This past week the Lakes Outdoor Recre-ation Society voted to sign a contract with the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. that will help the outdoor so-ciety to continue main-taining and upholding 28 recreation sites and two provincial parks in the area.

However, due to the lack of funding this year,

there are seven additional trails that are normally maintained by the Lakes Outdoor Society that will not be maintained this year.

The outdoor society received a $30,000 from Comfor Management Services Limited two weeks ago, yet that funding was only enough to help with the maintenance of the 28 sites and two parks, not the seven trails.

The two provincial parks that are being main-tained are Pendleton Bay and Ethel M. Wilson parks.

Both of those provincial parks are classified by B.C. Parks as Class A parks, which means that B.C. Parks is dedicated to the preservation of their natural environments for the inspira-tion and enjoyment of the public.

And that is why the lack of funding for the outdoor society maintenance is disturbing.These parks are a great opportunity for people to get out and experience the beauty of

nature, and what this province has to offer.This situation is similar to that of Burns Bog in Delta.Speaking from experience, Burns Bog is a great place to go for a bike ride, to go for a run,

to take your dog for a walk or to just experience nature.At approximately 3000 hectares it is that largest, undeveloped urban landmass in North

America.The bog which is a stretch of the Fraser River delta between the South arm of the Fraser

River and Boundary Bay is home to over 175 species of bird, including the Greater Sandhill Crane, 41 species of mammals, six species of reptiles and approximately 4000 invertebrate species.

It is also home to 14 different plant communities.And all of that was almost destroyed.It wasn’t until 2004, when the Canadian government, the provincial government, the City

of Delta and the Greater Vancouver Regional District partnered to purchase 2042 hectares of Burns Bog to be preserved in perpetuity as an ecological conservancy area.

That number has now risen to 2 477 hectares or approximately 87 per cent of Burns Bog.The total cost to purchase this land was approximately $73 million.What this all means is that preserving the natural surroundings of the area, so that they can

be enjoyed is essential.It shouldn’t be expected that the Village of Burns Lake pay $73 million in order to main-

tain the parks and recreation sites, but rather it should be important to support the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society and their efforts to helping to maintain the parks and trails in and around Burns Lake.

And it’s not just the outdoor society.The Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association spends time and resources maintaining the

mountain bike trails and creating new trails that bring in riders from throughout the province.It is essential that the efforts of those two associations and others within Burns Lake are

supported, so that we can continue to enjoy the great natural surroundings that are provided to us.

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Last week in Victoria, two people were honoured for helping to save the life of a young man, who got caught out on the water of Francois Lake during a storm, nearly a year ago.

Syd Neville, who tragically perished, was hon-oured posthumously with the Royal Canadian Hu-mane Society's Silver Bravery Medal, presented by Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon, for his efforts in helping his nephew Malachi Moriaty stay atop of their cap-sized fishing boat.

Neville's wife and two children were on hand to accept the award on his behalf.

The second honoured was Sheila Lovas. She presented the Bronze Bravery Medal by Lt.

Gov. Guichon, for helping to save the life of Mori-aty, then 21-years-old, after he, and his uncle got caught on the waters of Francois Lake during a storm, in June of last year.

Lovas can still remember the day like it was yes-terday.

She had been in town for an event for her son's graduation, and remembers it being a colder day.

"I was in the process of making some dinner, and amongst all the white caps and rough water, I saw somebody out there," Lovas said.

Once Lovas realized what the situation was she hoped into action.

Lovas, who owns Sandy's Resort, phoned one of her regulars, a man she regularly goes fishing with, and they both jumped into his boat and made their way out towards the capsized boat.

When they got out to the boat they found Mori-aty.

"This young man was in total distress," Lovas said, "he couldn't move, he couldn't talk and the colour of his skin was something that I'll never for-get."

Lovas ended up wrapping a blanket around her-self, and Moriaty, who, Lovas said was stiff as a board, his extremities could not bend, and rushing him to shore where many more people had shown up with blankets.

Moriaty was rushed to the hospital in Burns Lake, and then transferred to Prince George.

Despite her efforts, Lovas says she doesn't feel especially heroic about what she did on that day last June.

Two honoured in rescueNearly a year after a tragic incident on Francois Lake, two people are honoured for their bravery in saving a young man’s life

Nice visitWhat a very pleasant

surprise I had last week with a nice visit with Judy Lightening. Judy was born in the Lakes District, Clemretta to be more exact, where her parents had their home.

It was a lonesome life for a little girl but she made the best of it. She finished her educa-tion in Burns Lake. She worked in town for some years and then moved up to Whitehorse and has made her home for 20 years there. She loves it up there. Judy is visiting her family who live away and also many friends. She also visited many of her friends. We sure had a great visit.

Hall funOn Saturday last the

Francois Tchesinkut Lake Recreation Com-mission held a fundraiser for the hall. Although Saturday was a busy day the sale went over big time, even better than ex-pected. Lots of very good things were donated for a good cause. Our hall is so important to our community as it’s more or less the centre. Many thanks to the folks who gave their time and effort to make it a success. I guess it’s called a labour of love. It’s folks like this that make a community like it is Today. This extra cash will be put to a good use on the hall.

Good bye to a pioneerOn May 3 at the legion

hall in Burns Lake there was a celebration of life well lived for Elwood Shaffer. The legion hall was packed with fam-ily and so many good friends he had made through his long life in the Lakes District. Here was a man who lived life to the fullest and a man

that never did things half-way, he always gave his best. You could tell how much he was loved and respected by the numbers who were there.

Elwood leaves his loving wife and such a wonderful family of which he was so proud of and so many fiends he had known for almost a lifetime. This is another break in one of our old-time pioneer families. Elwood is now on his last journey of which some-day we all have to take. One thing that said it all was a friendship tribute read by Donna Harrison at the service. Thank you Donna.

Spring is hereEveryday spring

comes a little closer. It’s almost like a new birth right before our eyes. Most all the little birds are back, not too much to eat but they will get along.

Heard a woodpecker yesterday making a big noise out the back. It was one of the bigger fellows. We seemed to have more

birds back on the prairie than we have here. On the Eyehill creek where we lived we had lots of loons, blue herons, ducks, hawks, eagles, prairie chickens, grouse and partridge. They were good eating but hard to shoot.

Of course when the big dry hit us lots of those water birds left but are now back again. One thing we had lots of was crows, magpies and go-phers. The government gave us one cent a crow leg and the same for a magpie and one cent a gopher tail. As they were damaging the grain fields.

May DayHere we are already

into the month of May, It’s now many years ago the month of May was our Francois Lake picnic and sports day. As the old saying goes ‘the 24 of May is the Queen’s birthday, if you don’t give us a holiday we’ll all run away’. We used to have some really fun days too. Lots of mothers

and grandmothers will remember being May Queen at the hall.

I am going back a long way now as I remember we used to have a pa-rade from the landing to the hall grounds. The RCMP used to lead the parade and horses and older model cars and a big float for the queen and her retinue such as flowers girls, train bear-ers, retiring queen, it was a fun time.

Terrible fireSeth and Carrie Hunt-

er, son and daughter in-law of Marie and Rick Hunter of Francois Lake, had a stroke of bad luck last week. They had just opened a new business in Prince George sell-ing maternity clothes. It had the earmarks of very good business.

They were both ex-cited about starting a new business. When last week they got hit by a terrible fire that took everything there also other buildings were also destroyed. All their stock was destroyed plus the equipment.

Seth and Carrie had such high hopes. They have insurance but that’s not 100 per cent. This is a disaster for a young couple just trying to get started.

Nice giftLast week a very nice

lady left a calendar as a gift, it was the 1912 Cal-gary Stampede. This is so interesting to go through, it’s a work of art. The pictures are priceless. I have it here and you can drop in any time and look at it.

All the pictures are so clear and so are the sto-ries. We didn’t live that far from Calgary we nev-er went to the stampede. One of my regrets now I look back at it.

I sure know herThere is a picture in

our local paper with the note “Do you know this lady?” You bet we know her, she was one special person. Clara Preston was a friend to all. As matron how could you not remember her.

Everyone who was a patient fell in love with

her as she was the next thing to being an angel with her love and kind-ness. Miss Preston made the old hospital a home for all who needed help. Every one who worked with her or for her would never forget her. She passed away doing good.

Such horrible newsIt is with a lot of sor-

row that I write this very sad part to my news.

What a terrible shock to our community and to the Hanson family with the passing of Shelley. Once again we all ask this question, why does this have to happen to someone so loving as she was.

Not only was she a lov-ing person she was spe-cial to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Our thoughts and our love goes out to the Han-son family especially to Brian as she was so spe-cial for him.

I must close my col-umn with a heavy heart. No matter what happens God loves you a lot and so do I.

My heart goes out to the Hanson family


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editor:Two deaths, 40 injuries, two preventable

incidents, no prosecutions, finger-pointing be-tween government agencies, families without answers, laws designed to protect workers not enforced and the stunning failure of the B.C. government and the companies which own the mills to respond adequately to what happened.

If ever we needed an independent public in-quiry, we need one into the Babine and Lake-land explosions, and the failure to keep workers safe in B.C. That is what the victims and their families, the B.C. NDP and so many others are calling for.

Both incidents were preventable – the reports into both conclude that. Both were linked to a buildup of wood dust – a combustible hazard that government has known about for years. And in both cases, a botched investigation by WorkSafe BC and the Liberal government means that no one, will be held liable for deaths and injuries that were preventable.

The present situation is intolerable. No con-clusions drawn as to why a preventable acci-dent wasn’t prevented. Families are left with the display of Crown Prosecutors, WorkSafe, the companies involved and the Liberal gov-ernment all pointing fingers at one another. The coroner’s Inquest that is scheduled is inherently limited in scope. Families demand the truth that only an independent inquiry can now bring.

Other public inquiries in B.C. have been suc-cessful at bringing to light these kinds of fail-ings. The Air India inquiry and the inquiry into the tasering death of Robert Dziekanski are two such examples where a full public inquiry was called, lessons were learned and systems and

regulations were reformed.In 2002, the Liberal government made fun-

damental changes at Worksafe, cutting benefits to injured workers, reducing worker safety regulation and cutting premium rates. 12 years later, the minister responsible acknowledges the organization has lost its way. Front-line workers raised the issue for example of com-bustible dust years prior to these incidents but action was not taken by the organization or the government.

In 2004, a federal law came into effect called the Westray Law, which gave prosecutors the ability to prosecute companies, directors and senior management in the event of death or serious injuries in workplace incidents. Since 2004, there have been 1350 workplace related deaths, countless injuries and not a single crim-inal charge laid in B.C. under Westray. Not one charge.

These facts should point to systemic failure, a failure of which the Burns Lake and Prince George fires are just the latest symptom.

After the Babine and Lakeland explosions, Premier Clark visited workers and their fami-lies in Prince George and Burns Lake. She went to Babine again, four days before the provin-cial election for a photo op. But the justice she promised has not been delivered.

It is time for the Premier and her government to keep their word to the people of Burns Lake and Prince George. It’s time for justice for the workers at Babine and Lakeland. It’s time to put worker safety first. It’s time for a full public and independent investigation into WorkSafe BC.

Adrian Dix MLA Vancouver Kingsway

A public inquiry needed into Babine, Lakeland

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BlackContinued safe marine

and pipeline transport of hydrocarbons is in every-body’s interest so Cana-dians can realize value for resources and oil producers can continue to deliver jobs and economic benefits. No one wants a spill of any product at any time.

The performance track record over the past 50 years is good, but even still, work is ongoing to improve prevention and ensure pro-ducers, transportation com-panies and spill-responders have the best information available to manage prod-ucts safely and make the best plans possible for re-sponse, containment and clean-up in the event of an incident.

Black's articles incor-rectly suggested the Ca-nadian oil industry is not interested in the proposed refinery project and that transporting diluted bitu-men is more risky than transporting other types of oil because of its chemical properties.

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seeking increased access to existing and new markets – in Canada, the United States and internationally – to satisfy market demand for increasing Canadian oil production. All options to achieve that goal are wor-thy of study.

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Oil floats on water if it has an API gravity above water’s 10 degree API gravity. Diluted bitumen has an API gravity of 20-22 degrees. Any type of oil spilled in water, eventu-ally “weathers” and can be driven below the surface by waves or currents. Diluted bitumen behaves the same way.

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Our industry is focused on responsible development of Canada’s resources. We welcome transparency on our safety and environmen-tal performance, based on sound science.

As producers, we trans-port oil with care and atten-tion at all times. We expect all transportation providers to deliver safe services in a responsible manner.

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Last week the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society voted to sign a contract that will see the mainte-nance of 28 recreation sites and two provincial parks continue.

The contract is with Recreation Sites and Trails B.C., and it will see that the maintenance of Ethel M. Wilson Pendleton Bay provincial parks are con-tinued, along with the 28 other recreational sites.

However, the deal will not include the mainte-nance of seven other recreational trails that were formerly contracted to the outdoor society.

Due to a lack of funding the supervision of trail maintenance for the Nourse/Allin Creek, Old Babine Road, Nel-lian Lake, Bear Dens, Guyishton Lake, Opal Beds and Walkad-abe Trails will now fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C.

Lynn Synotte, president of the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Soci-ety says that the society just doesn't have the capacity to continue with the maintenance of those seven trails.

"Although the directors feel very responsible to see the trail maintenance continue for the benefit of this community and tourists, the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society has no had the capacity for a number of years to maintain the trails," Synotte said, "the reality was that any trail work was still largely done by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Op-erations. We just don't have the capacity or funding to continue with the maintenance of these trails."

The Lakes Outdoor Recreational Society received $30,000 in funding from Comfor Management Services Limited this year, which will help maintain the previously mentioned 28 recreation sites and two provincial parks.

However, they have yet to receive the approxi-mately $5000 in funding that the outdoor society usually receives from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, which helps to pay for sup-plies that maintain the trails and recreation sites that are contracted to the outdoor society.

The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society applies yearly for funding that they have received in the past.

As of now the outdoor society will oversee the maintenance of the 28 recreation sites and the two provincial parks, while the maintenance of the other seven trails that formerly was overseen by the outdoor society will now be under the supervi-sion of the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C.

Synotte says that a recreation connect group, consisting of many different trail users, hopes to

come up with a trail strategy that looks at the bigger picture within the Lakes community, including setting priorities, espe-cially given the lack of funding and volunteer resources needed to maintain all of the trails in the area.

However, according to Synotte, the flexibility in the contract with the Ministry of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C., the mainte-nance of the parks and trails is assured.

"The contract flexibility provided by the Ministry of Recre-ation Sites and Trails B.C., and by the financial contributions from our community, we are very thankful the maintenance of our local recreation sites and parks is assured for 2014," Synotte said.

Donations for the site maintenance came from Comfor Man-agement Services Ltd., Lakes District Maintenance, NAPA Auto Parts, Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako district areas B and E, Babine Forests Products, Overwaitea, Starland Supply, Tire Tech and Curly Temple.


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The Burns Lake Vet Clinic will be

CLOSED for Renovations

from Saturday, May 17th, 2014 through to Sunday, May 25th, 2014

inclusive.We will not be taking emergency

calls during this time.Please plan ahead and pre-order any medications and pet foods you may

need to cover for this time.

Thank-you!

Local trail upkeep to be reducedMaintenance of seven trails to be suspended by the outdoor society due to lack of funding

The campground at Pinkut Lake, pictured above, is one of the 28 recreation sites that is maintained by the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society. In maintaining the sites the outdoor society cleans the campgrounds and makes repairs to things like picnic tables

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STEVEN MAISEY

The first time Elise Dube put on a pair of skis she was two-years-old.The first time she strapped herself onto a snowboard she was seven-years-old.

She naturally gravitated towards ski-ing and snowboarding, and that love and countless hours she has spent honing her craft have landed her a sport on the B.C. Provincial Snowboard Cross team for the 2014 season.

At 16-years-old, she has already reached the peak in her sport at the high school sports level, competing in the BCSS High School Provincial Championships every year since Grade 8, finishing atop the po-dium the past two years.

This year's first-place finish, during the provincial championships March 3-5, in Whistler, was particularly impressive.

Elise finished with a combined two-day total time of 3:06.62, beating the closest rider by over eight seconds

She travelled to Big White, in Kelowna, April 7-8 for provincial team tryouts.

The atmosphere was fairly relaxed dur-ing the two days, she was able to check out the snowboard cross run on day one, the second day included fitness testing, as well as performing for coaches, who vid-eotaped her runs for further evaluation.

It wasn't until three weeks later, on a bus ride home from a high school soccer tour-nament in Merritt, that she found out that she'd been selected to the team.

"She got cell services, and she came up to me and told me she made the team," Patti Dube, her mom, said, "she asked me what she should do, and I told her if I was 16-years-old I'd be all over this."

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school ski and snowboard team, and Pat and Patti Dube are immensly proud of her.

"We're just really proud," Patti said, "she if she wants to carry on, she's young, she can have this opportunity and she where it takes her, and maybe after this year she's like this is it this is what I want to pursue, so it's exciting."

To the average observer she makes it look effortless.

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Elise says that her greatest attribute is she doesn’t play it safe when she races.

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Working with the provincial team will give her access to elite coaching and train-ing, such as, sport specific trainers, nutri-tionists, sports psychologists and physio-therapists, as well as travelling to various


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LAKERS TIE FORT ST. JAMESThe Lakes District Secondary School rugby team tied Fort St. James 12-12 last Thursday in only the second home game in school history. The team defeated Fort St. James the day before 17-5, in Fort St. James. The team also travelled to Smithers for a game last Saturday, as well.

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Burns Lake girl joins teammountains and resorts to workout on different courses and terrains than she is used to, including a three week training session in Santiago, Chile and a two week training session in Keystone, Colorado.

The aspect of training that will be paramount for Elise is improving her starts.Snowboard cross is an event where four riders race down the course, trying to finish first, it is not a

timed event.If she doesn’t start well, it won’t matter how much power and speed she can generate, she will have

a tough time passing three other riders on the narrow courses.“Especially with snow cross because it’s not like a timed event where you can get away with a poor start

and make it up through your other attributes,” Pat Dube said, “if you get behind someone, let alone three people, your chances of winning have dropped to somewhere around four per cent, you can’t be last.”

Linden Ruecker, head coach of the B.C. provincial snowboard cross team says that the goal of the team is to train riders, and prepare them for the next level, the Canadian national team and the

Olympics.Whether or not Elise

pursues snowboard cross that far hasn’t been determined.

She says she doesn’t have any long term goals besides making it through this year. She is active in many other sports, but this is an opportunity for her to decide whether or not she wants to pur-sue snowboard cross further.

“I just want to get through this year,” Elise said, “just see-ing where I stand com-pared to a lot of peo-ple, especially when I get a racing board, and training with the team will make a big differ-ent. Just seeing what it’s really like.”

pLAyING fOR A GOOD cAuSeRuby Matsko (L) and Larry Aspen (R), along with George Hamp perform a few songs for a packed house at the Burns Lake Citizens on Patrol Society’s coffee house fundraiser at Decker Lake hall last Saturday. A total of $391 was raised to help the society with the costs of operating its patrol van. As well, the society is looking for volunteers. Application forms can be found at the Burns Lake RCMP detachment

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“I keep telling people that if I saw what I saw how could I not do anything,” Lovas said, “it just happened, and in a bad situation I was in the right place. It’s a mom thing, I just instinctively had to do something.”

She says that despite all the congratulations she has received, there was really no other option and likes to point out it wasn’t just her.

“I just can’t see how I could’ve done anything else,” Lovas said, “it’s a huge honour, but to single myself out of the amount of people that arrived in-stantly to help, it kind of feels like taking some-thing away from everyone that helped out.”

Burns Lake Search and Rescue responded to a Francois Lake boating accident on the evening of June 7, 2013. Despite efforts from local RCMP and search and rescue crews from Burns Lake and area, a specialized search team from Idaho and numer-ous residents, crews were unable to find and rescue Neville.


Annual Plant & Yard Sale Trout Creek Community Hall, June 1, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Canada Day Volunteer help is needed Calling all businesses, churches, and organizations, calling everyone!

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WOODS N’ WATER

Sports and Recreation 870 Highway 16 West • [email protected] 250-692-4842

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OUTDOORS!• Ri� es, Ammo and Hunting Supplies• Camping Gear - Sporting Equipment• Kayaks, Canoes, Life Jackets, SUP Boards & other water sports+ KAYAK RENTALS!

Fishing Rods, Reels, Tackle and more!

Especially Fishing!Owned and operated by local avid outdoorsman

Lakes District Fishing Maps

CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS MAP FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. This map may not re� ect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Surveyed July 1950.

Burns Lake is located parallel to Highway 16 approximately 226 km west of Prince George. This long, narrow body of water is part of the Endako River, a tributary of the Nechako. It has abundant trout and northern pikeminnow, as well as some char and ling cod. Boat launch, dock, and swimming area at Radley Beach.

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Burns Lake FactsElevation: 701.0mSurface Area: 11,804,100sq.m. +176,900sq.m. islandsVolume: 106,551,400cu.m.Mean Depth: 9.0mMax. Depth: 40mPerimeter: 65,070m + 6,300m islandsArea deeper than 6m contour: 7,208,200sq.m.Height of Bench Mark above water level: 2mSurveyed: July 1981

153 E. Connaught St. Vanderhoof, BC

Working together to support school and student safety

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Burns Lake, B.C. • email: [email protected] Phone: 250-692-7495

D.W.A. ENTERPRISES

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The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service

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Medal for bravery

handed out in lake tragedy

Sheila Lovas (T) receives her the bronze bravery medal from the Royal Canadian Humane Society from Lt Gov. Judith Guichon. Lovas received the medal for her efforts in helping to save Malachi Moriaty. In the bottom photo, Syd Neville’s widow and children accept his silver bravery medal

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

EagleAutomotive Center

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Grassy Plains Gospel Church

Sunday Service:10:45 am

250-694-3329 (Church)

IMMACULATA-Catholic Church

248 - 3rd Avenue,Phone: 250-692-3568Saturday 7:30 p.m.Sunday 10:00 a.m.

~ 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

THE CHURCH OF

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

CROSSWORD

If you loveyour freedom,

thank a Veteran.Support yourlocal Legion.

Highway 16, Burns Lake • 250-692-3020

Open 7 Days a Week 11:00am - 9:00pm

1 Piece Chicken Snack Box

$249

“Members and bona � de guests welcome” Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 4:00-8:00 pm email: [email protected] Phone: 250-692-3232

24 Hour Service

Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

Call Branislav 250-692-1812

Complete Commercial/Residential/Industrial Janitorial ServiceAll Floors, Carpets, Windows,

Upholstery, made like new

The newly renovated

Omineca Ski Club Day LodgeIS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL

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 amBike to Work Week 2014: May 26 – June 1. We are very proud to announce the

� rst ever Burns Lake Bike to Work Week. Register online at: http://www.biketowork.ca/burns-lake. Participate on a team or as an individual. Log your kilometers travelled to be eligible for prizes, to see the number of calories you burn and your green house gas savings. Any questions: Jeff Ragsdale, [email protected] or call the Village Of� ce at 250 692 7587.

Burns Lake MS Support Group. Muriel Mould Learning Centre at 11am, every fourth Thursday. Contact Trish Fitzpatrick at (250) 692-4841 between 8am - 8pm.

Granisle Purina® Walk for Dog Guides on May 25, 2014. This � ve kilometre walk is taking place at Tourist Information Centre and begins at 10:30 a.m. There is no registra-tion fee and 100% of funds raised go towards providing Dog Guides. For more informa-tion, to register, or donate, please visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: May 2014. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am (drop-in basis - come by and try it out). Foot Care, all day by appt., May. 22. More info (250) 694-3270.

Canada Day. Volunteer help is needed for this community event. Calling all busi-nesses, churches, and organizations, calling everyone! Start thinking about putting to-gether a � oat for Canada Day parade.

Is your child currently 3 years old? Join us at Muriel Mould Neighbourhood Learning Centre on May 16 for our 3 year old screening event. Drop in any time be-tween 9-3 pm to have your child participate in various centres that focus on early child development and school readiness. More info: [email protected]

Annual plant & yard sale Trout Creek Community Hall, June 1, 11am - 3pm. Lunch, raf� es, Everybody is welcome. Cash only

OUR TOWN

ST. PAUL’SUNITED CHURCH

136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

Worship Service at10 am Sunday mornings

Ministry led by lay leadersPhone 250-692-7202

BUY THIS SPACE FOR $15/WEEK BURNS LAKE

LAKES DISTRICT NEWS

CALL TODAY 250-692-7526

Friday Night Dinners at the Legion...May 16th:

Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

May 23rd:

Burgers & Potato Salad

May 30th:

Steak & Baked Potato & Salad

PLEASE NOTE:General Meeting Changed to May 26th!

Legion will be closedMonday, May 19th for Victoria Day


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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, steer clear of added responsibilities this week, as you already have enough on your plate. Some alone time might be worth its weight in gold.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: You’re not easily overwhelmed by intense people or things, Gemini. Use this resilience to sail through a particularly challenging task that gets sent your way this week.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: There is no need to figure out all of the answers in the next few days, Cancer. If something is on your mind, then take your time to weigh all of your options.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: It could be challenging to be playful and lighthearted this week, Leo. Take every situation seriously and give ample thought to each and every decision you must make.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Make the best of a delicate situation at work, Virgo. Although you may not be ready for more responsibility, your reaction will be noticed by your bosses.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, hold tight to your beliefs this week and don’t let anyone sway your opinion. You will serve as an example to others who bend whichever way the wind blows.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, you may not have all of the solutions, but rest assured that you have been moving in the right direction. An interesting conversation illuminates the situation.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: You have gained a new sense of purpose, Sagittarius, and you’re ready to put some of your plan into action. Expect a few raised eyebrows, but most people will be receptive.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, you are ready for a well-deserved vacation or retreat. But you cannot run away from your responsibilities this week. Just hold out a little longer.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Your finances seem to be a constant source of aggravation, Aquarius. This week you are ready to take care of business and hammer out a foolproof budget.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, your energy level will be quite high, making it vital for you to do something productive before your stamina slows down.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: No matter how challenging it may be, slow down and give yourself time to reflect, Aries. You’re always on the go, but it’s important to slow down every now and then.

HOROSCOPESWeek of May 14th - May 20th

Authorized Dealer: Shaw DirectGalaxy Broadband Internet

Ph. 250-692-7314 or Cell [email protected]

Len Klassen SatellitesSALES – SERVICE – INSTALLATIONS

Repairs on all types of Satellites

Ph. 250-692-7314 or Cell 250-251-0198

Repairs on all types of Satellites

#2 166 Highway 16BURNS LAKE

250-692-7900Pizza, pasta, wings, donairs and more

Store hours: Sunday to Wednesday 3:00 PM to 10:00 PMThursday to Saturday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

www.canadian2for1pizza.com✔ We do catering with advanced notice✔ In town deliveries available

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Gluten Free* Crust12” Size Only

Add $5 per crust*The nature of our operations and open-concept kitchens present inevitable � our cross-contamination and therefore gluten exposure. This crust is NOT recommended for Celiac

Disease sufferers or those customers with a moderate to high gluten intolerance or sensitivity.

Pick up the Savings!Three on Three $33

Three 12” Three Topping Pizzas

Make them Large for $44No substitutions or additions allowed. Extra cheese will

attract extra charges. Not valid with any other offer. Gluten free surcharge applies. Expires September 7/13

Fresh dough

made daily

Computer Repairs, Sales & Training

Hwy 16, Burns LakeOpen 9am-6pm Mon.-Fri.,

12pm-4pm on Sat.

Phone: 250-692-7773email:

[email protected]

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Microsoft Mends SeriousInternet Explorer Bug

Last Thursday Microsoft released a critical patch to resolve a serious security vulnerability in its Internet Explorer web browser. The flaw was discovered in IE versions 6 through 11, and left users vulnerable to attacks that could steal personal information, track web traffic, or even gain control of your computer. The patch should already be installed for users running automatic updates. Those who are not should update manually as soon as possible. As for XP users still using Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8, you’re not entirely out of luck. Despite ending support for Windows XP nearly a month ago, Microsoft has also decided to release the security patch for the now retired operating system. Considering the recent Net Applications Desktop Operating System Market Share report showing Windows XP still holding on to 26.29% of the market share, that’s not a bad idea. Still, XP users won’t be able to rely on Microsoft releasing many of these out of support patches, so switching to a third party web browser might not be a bad idea if you plan to continue using XP.

The 4-H Clubs of the Lakes District invite you to attend a

4-H Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Auction

Saturday, May 24th, 2014 at Grassy Plains School on the Southside

Tickets: $12 per adult • $8 per child (5-12), Children 4 & under Free

Dinner will be served between 5:30 and 6:45 pm Baked Goods Auction begins at 7:00 pm

Contact Deanna at [email protected]

or call 250-692-0345

GUESS WHO?


SALES PERSON

Sullivan Motor Products & SMP-RV are currently looking for a full time

Sales Person. No experince necessary.

RV TECHNICIANSullivan Motor Products & SMP-RV are currently looking for a Certifi ed

or Experienced RV Technician.

Our dealership is located in Houston, B.C. and is the largest volume dealer in the Northwest and we now just added a RV dealership. If you need a change, want a rewarding career and have a passion about vehicles and RVs consider the benefi ts:• aggressive pay plan• training and product knowledge provided• team focused• excellent benefi tsIf you want to be part of a winning team and create your own destiny, drop your resume in person or email to:

Attention Murray Sullivan @ [email protected] J.C. Brown @ [email protected]

Sullivan Motor ProductsHwy. 16 West in Houston

Best RV Deals are in Houston BC

BURNS LAKE NATIVEDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

PO BOX 1030, BURNS LAKE, BC V0J 1E0TEL 250-692-3188 • EMAIL [email protected]

FAX 250-692-7483 • WEBSITE: www.blndc.ca

John Nooski, Small Business Development Offi cer

Only successful candidateswill be contacted.

Deadline: May 14, 2014 at 4:00pm

Cultural Event Coordinator

The Burns Lake Native Development Corporation is seeking an experienced summer student for a 12 week position.

• Plan, coordinate and execute large community event with multiple sub-events• Assist the Community Advisory Committee in developing and executing contests, promotions and events.• Work alongside Community Advisory Committee to carry out programming agenda.• Profi cient in all offi ce duties, task and computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Publisher, etc)• Highly effi cient while working unattended, self motivated and goal/task orientated• Class 5 license with reliable vehicle an asset• Must be registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.

Qualifi ed Applicants can drop off, fax, or email a cover letter and resume to:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Village of Burns Lake has two employment opportunities.

Visit www.burnslake.ca or call 250-692-7587 to find out more about our summer student kids program leaders, and also a part time janitor position.

TWO POSITIONSAVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Starland Timbermart is looking for two seasonalfull or part time persons to fi ll the position of

Cashier and Yard Attendant.

Please apply to Ryan in person with your resume.

165 Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, B.C.

Flooring SalesThe Houston Division of Bulkley Valley Home Centre requires a sales person for its flooring department. This person will have retail experi-ence that includes measuring, estimating, ordering and selling laminate, hardwood, vinyl, carpet and ceramic. This person will have had experience working with installers.

The ability to provide excellent customer service to homeowners and contractors and assist the store manager with marketing initiatives for the flooring department are key priorities. The position also requires a general knowledge of building materials and the ability to work in a computerized environment.

Compensation includes salary, incen-tive plan and benefits. Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected] or fax to 1-250-845-7608.

731009 BC Ltd. dba

CONCRETE TRUCK DRIVERSTwo, Full-time Seasonal Drivers in Burns Lake for hauling gravel, cement powder and / or concrete.

$40,000 - $50,000/ YearApply with resume to Gerald at:

[email protected] Fountain Frontage Rd.

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E1Ph: (250) 692-3324 Fax: (250) 692-3368

LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS OWNER OPERATOR

LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERSThe KDL Group is currently looking for Log Truck Drivers and Independent Owner Operator Logging Trucks in its Fort St. James and Mackenzie operating areas. Trucks are required for the 2014 season with deliveries into Fort St James, Vanderhoof, Prince George and Mackenzie. There is a need for long loggers, short loggers and off highway hayracks.

Please Contact: Jeff Holland by Phone (1)-250-996-4013

or email [email protected] us at www.kdlgroup.net

RAY WILSONEveryday in some small way,

memories of you comeour way.

Though absent, you arealways near,

still missed, loved andalways dear.

That’s my dad

NOW HIRING FOR:

2 EXPERIENCED COOKS & WAITRESS POSITION

Apply to: Pleasant Valley Restaurant

Phone: 250-845-2232 Fax resume to: 250-845-3650

Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0IN-FLIGHT Magazine... SOAR Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly

(six times a year). Great impact for your

BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fl y

Pacifi c Coastal Airlines.Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email

fi [email protected]

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

Announcements

InformationFOOD 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

Announcements

InformationCRISIS 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.

Announcements

In MemoriamIN MEMORY OF DAD

You were loved, you are loved,

you will always be loved.Love Mary, Marlene,

Colleen and Jack

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

Information

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

Help Wanted

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

Help Wanted

Announcements

InformationPLANNING 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

Help Wanted

Announcements

InformationTHE 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

Help Wanted

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.

BURNS LAKE

LAKES DISTRICT NEWS

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLake Babine Nation

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH

The Lake Babine Nation, located 230 kilometers west of Prince George, is one of the largest First Nations in British Columbia. The Territory is home to approximately 2,300 members and holds 27 Reserves, three of which are home to the majority of members: Woyenne, Tachet, Fort Babine, Pinkut Lake / Donald’s Landing and Old Fort. The Lake Babine Nation Administration office is situated on the Woyenne Reserve.

Woyenne, with approximately 940 residents,[1] is adjacent to the community of Burns Lake, British Columbia, but has its own preschool, kindergarten, daycare, and adult learning centre. The Nation’s main band office is located in Woyenne.

The political governing structure now consists of one elected Chief and nine elected Council members who make decisions on program policies and negotiations on behalf of the Lake Babine Nation. Under the Chief and Council are the Executive Director and department program managers who develop budgets and work plans for implementation and completion at year end. The Lake Babine Nation Administration Department is responsible for delivery of Health, Social Development, Economic Development, Education, Employment & Training, Justice, Child and Family, Forestry and Natural Resources, Housing & Infrastructure, Finance, and Membership programs to members2.

The Lake Babine Nation (LBN) is seeking an experienced/qualified Health Director who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued reinforcement of a vision for a healthy and prosperous community.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the Health Department staff in the provision of health promotion and education as well, compliment social development programs to the LBN citizenship. While leading the overall planning, development and implementation of new health initiatives, the Director of Health will also oversee the continuous monitoring, evaluation and improvement to current Program service delivery.

This opportunity will be attractive to a senior Health Director passionate about providing innovative and culturally relevant preventative health programs for First Nations and who possesses the following key requirements:• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Health Administration, Business, Public Administration, or any other relevant field combined with minimum 5 years of direct management experience in program planning and community development in the areas of health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; • Strong knowledge of best practices in First Nations health education and promotion through community based programs and experience developing strategies for effective service delivery to First Nations; • A proven ability, desire and commitment to mentor and train staff while building community capacity; • Demonstrated senior management and administrative skills including: leadership, coaching and team building, financial management / budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, human resource management and project management; • Strong working knowledge of pertinent Federal, provincial laws, codes and regulations. • Effective written, verbal and reporting skills. • Standard working knowledge of Computers / Programs & Xyntax Program, Time Management skills. • Superb verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders including health organizations and professionals, senior levels of government, and community members; • Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to secure as well as maintain funding for community based health programs and services; • Strong knowledge & understanding of the Lake Babine Nation, its history, culture and language, is a definite asset; • Class 5 driver’s license. • Ability to travel as required, willingness to relocate and work in Burns Lake, BC area. • Provide a criminal records check.

A competitive compensation package with full benefits is offered for this senior health management opportunity located in the Burns Lake, BC area.

If you are interested in this exciting role, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 references in complete confidence by Friday, May 23, 2014 to:

Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources Email: [email protected]

Fax: 250-692-4790

Only those short listed will be interviewed

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 18,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following positions to join our team:

INSTRUMENTATION MECHANIC

Reporting to the Chief Electrician, the successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, calibration, repair and maintenance of all electronic process control eld instrumentation in a , tonne per day modern copper concentrator. You must be able to perform in a team-oriented environment of instrumentation and electrical peers.Candidates require an Instrumentation Mechanic Journeyman’s ticket, experience in an industrial environment, and experience with control systems particularly the Foxboro DCS, Modicon and Allen

radley would be a de nite asset. ood interpersonal and communication skills are required.

ELECTRICIANReporting to the Chief Electrician, this position is responsible for the installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of all electrical apparatus in a , tonne per day modern copper concentrator. You must be able to perform in a team oriented environment of electrical and instrumentation peers. The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade quali cation and have a minimum of ve years experience in an industrial environment with preference to individuals with experience in a mineral processing plant. Instrumentation, PLC and programming experience would be considered an asset. ood interpersonal and communication skills are a must.

MILLWRIGHT – SITE SERVICES TEAM

Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the Site Services Team which is responsible for the repair and upkeep of a and person camps and mine site buildings and infrastructure. Duties include camp maintenance, industrial piping including HDPE process lines and pump maintenance, welding and fabricating and some equipment operating (loaders and excavators).The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade quali cation and have a minimum of ve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. ood interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position.Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for these positions is 4 x 3 (4 days on, 3 days off) or 7 x 7 (7 days on, 7 days off). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. More information on Huckleberry Mines can be found at www.infomine.com, click on Careers and then on Employers of Choice.Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of bene ts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd.

P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0

Email: [email protected]

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Reservoir Elevation: 850.13 m (2789.16 ft.)SLS Discharge: 49.15 m3/s

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Charles Vanrensselear Priest

Born September 29, 1922Passed away May 4, 2014

Charles Vanrensselear Priest (our dad) was born on Sept. 29, 1922 on the family homestead at Streatham, B.C. His parents Loren and Mable Priest were among the � rst settlers in the Ootsa Lake valley. He had one brother Stewart and six sisters, Molly, Polly, Maude, Clara, Nina and Audrey. He attended school at Streatham and later in Smithers. As he grew up one of his chores (� nding, bringing home and milking cows) often led him a couple of kilometers from home to an open hillside with a big rock outcropping. He always loved this spot and to this day the family home stands on that spot. On Dec. 26, 1941 he married the love of his life after Doris had stole his heart on a previous visit from Wisconsin visiting relatives the year previous. They settled on that location and raised their four children, Alan, Lindsay, Glen and Nicola. Charles grew up farming, trapping, hunting and at 16 he joined his father in the bush hacking ties. This was the start of a long career that shared logging, saw milling, ranching and various other interests.Charles was active in the community from a young age which included many years of playing his violin for community dances, competitive shooting for which he ended up in the Dominion Marksman hall of fame, and various other endeavors for the good of the area. He always believed that charity started at home and as such supported various causes over the years. Charles was self employed most of his life and was quite successful employing many people from all walks of life. He often said that he only ever had good people working for him.Over the years he watched the community and countryside change with the raising of Ootsa Lake, the in� ux of people as small mills were replaced by larger ventures, then the exodus of people as they moved on, all the while continuing to do what he loved.After his marriage he continued to build what his father had started by homesteading the current place and Silver Spring Ranch was started. As Alan got older the ranch got bigger and Charles downsized his logging and sawmilling to concentrate on ranching with all his sons. That tradition is now being carried on by his grandsons. Charles, Colin and Arthur, the fourth generation that is now carrying on his legacy.He continued on logging and cutting ties with all his sons until the late 1980s when he stepped away to spend more time with Doris. They bought a summer home on the Oregon coast where they vacationed for many years traveling all over the paci� c northwest and the southwestern states. Although he enjoyed these times he could hardly wait to get back to his beautiful valley which was always home. When asked about his home he would quickly and � rmly tell anyone that Ootsa Lake was the best place on the earth.Charles and Doris had 68 wonderful years together before she passed away on Feb. 7, 2010. After her passing the family continued to enjoy Saturday afternoon coffee at his home which he enjoyed. Charles continued to live in the home until his passing. His life in the last years was made much easier by the grace and dedication of his daughter in law Mary who cooked most of his meals and helped with the day-to-day things that made it possible to � nish a near perfect life in the comfort of his lifelong home.On the morning of May 4, 2014 only a couple of kilometers form his birthplace and surrounded by loved ones he passed peacefully away within the sight of the lakes and mountains that he always loved.

Charles Priest will be remembered for his integrity, honesty, unfailing optimism, and very positive outlook on life. We will all miss him dearly, yet ponder his wisdom and cup right

full attitude for years to come.Survived by sons: Alan (Mary), Lindsay (Veronica), Glen; 13 grandchildren and

18 great grand children. Predeceased by his wife Doris, and infant son and daughter Nicola.

Rest in peace Dad.

Happy Victoria

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- Catherine Pennington, Senior Manager, Community Benefi ts & Sustainability

“I look at Northern Gateway and see a project that will build families and communities for generations.

That’s what I’m most proud of.”

We at Northern Gateway are committed to ensuring that jobs and business opportunities will be available to people living near the Project’s right-of-way.

DEDICATED TO MEANINGFUL ABORIGINAL INCLUSION Catherine connects willing job seekers with existing and emerging opportunities. She is focused on helping the Project meet its goal of having Aboriginal people comprise 15 per cent of the construction workforce. “Many Northern communities are experiencing or have experienced desperate cycles of poverty, in part due to a lack of the necessary skills for the existing employment opportunities. I believe people in Northern and North Western B.C. have yet to fully realize their enormous potential. By actively investing in better education and skills training, opportunities for advancement and connections to good, steady jobs, we know we can make a real diff erence.”

IT ALL ADDS UP TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT In Catherine’s experience, removing barriers to employment has a huge impact – not just on individual job seekers, but on their communities as well. When you connect someone to a job, you also build individual and social pride, enhanced connections, dignity and ultimately, stronger sustainable communities. “As a trained social worker with experience in community development, I have found it very rewarding to work in Industry. You have the opportunity to create really meaningful outcomes that are mutually benefi cial. Our model of shared responsibility for working with communities is unique and is being emulated by other companies.”

SUCCESS ACROSS THE NORTH We have held discussions with numerous training providers, colleges, universities and employment service providers in Northern B.C. to identify programming needs to help Aboriginal and local people take advantage of the surge in energy projects in the region. We have also worked to tailor programming to the needs of individual communities. “Fundamentally, there’s nothing more powerful than helping someone make that connection to employment, because it leads to a larger, more positive and healthier social outcome.” As a company and a neighbour, we want to see Northern residents get the best opportunities because that benefi ts us all. It’s how we will build more than a safer, better pipeline, we will help build a better B.C.

Catherine Pennington spearheads our community benefi ts and sustainability initiatives which include education and skills development.

For over 10 years, she has lived and worked in Northern B.C. with First Nation and Métis

communities, creating partnerships and programs that focus on improving employment and social

outcomes for the long term.

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