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The Pinnacle Pellet plant in Burns Lake on Sept. 30, 2012. emission control systems. to meet permitted levels. WALTER STRONG The ministry reports that The Pinnacle Pellet plant Pinnacle Pellet has hired a in Burns Lake has now com- full-time employee to manage pleted upgrades to its air qual- scrubber operation and mainity and emissions systems that tenance. This, as well as improved systems for ensuring began earlier this summer. Suntanu Dalal, communi- accurate and consistent blendcations officer from the Min- ing of raw materials, feed rates istry of Environment reports and temperatures will improve that the plant was inspected local air quality. The wet scrubber, which is by ministry staff on Sept. 18. 2012 and stack (emission) the last stage in the particulate tests were completed over two emissions control system, is days. Although the full results now fully operational. Lorne of those tests were not avail- Davies, Pinnacle Pellet’s enable at press time, the ministry vironmental officer, told the expects particulate emissions Lakes District News in July

Significant upgrades were completed over the summer to that the pioneering technology has been difficult to set up from the start. “We’ve put in the changes we planned on doing,” says Davies, “but we’re not necessarily satisfied yet.” According to Davies, although the system is currently working to control emissions it is not yet fully optimized. “The systems are running,” Davies explained, “but they’re still not running as good as we’d like them to. They’re costing us a lot more money than we’d like.”

A big expense in running the emissions system is the cost of the chemicals required to maintain clean system fluids. If the system gets dirty then pumps may fail. The pumps are in a sequence so that the failure of one pump doesn’t affect the operation of the whole, but a failed pump still needs to be replaced. Davies expected problems like this with a new system. “There’s growing pains with the system,” Davies said, “but we’re moving forward with it.”

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In an article published Sept. 27 in the Georgia Straight, a Vancouver weekly newspaper, John Furlong is accused of abusing eight former students of the old Immaculata School in Burns Lake. The Immaculata School was a Roman Catholic school in Burns Lake that ran from the 1950s until it was shut down in 1986. The Georgia Straight newspaper reports that he worked there as missionary and ran physical-education classes in 1969. In a statement issued Sept. 27 on his website, Furlong denies any wrongdoing, "As you are aware I have been accused of physical abuse and apparently within the last hour, sexual abuse. I want you to know I categorically deny absolutely any wrongdoing." He continued to say that the Georgia Straight newspaper made no attempt to contact him regarding the accusations. Furlong's statement also included a vague reference to an earlier extortion attempt regarding the accusations. His statement reads, "[O]n the very first occasion that this was brought to

my attention prior to the Olympics [2010] I was advised that for a payment it could be made to go away." At the time he reported this to the police. None of the accusations have been proven, and they do not stem from a police investigation. The Lake Babine Nation issued a press release, calling on the RCMP to conduct a thorough and timely investigation into allegations. “Lake Babine appreciates what John Furlong has done for British Columbia and Canada through the Vancouver 2010 Games, but at the same time, it strongly believes there are serious longstanding issues from the past that must be addressed.” These allegations come to light as the town of Burns Lake and the area’s six First Nations work to overcome a difficult year that began with the Babine Forest Products mill explosion in January of this year. Chief Wilf Adam of the Lake Babine Nation said that, “The sooner they get to the bottom of this the better.” The RCMP have issued a statement that they are investigating the allegations.

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Boat motor stolen CONTRIBUTED Sept. 14, 2012, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Burns Lake RCMP Detachment received a report of a stolen boat motor from a private property in the 200 block of 5th Avenue in Burns Lake, British Columbia.

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Aerial fertilization underway in Lakes District and area Aerial fertilization is part of provincial effort to increase timber supply WALTER STRONG Fertilizer is coming down from above in southern areas of the Lakes forest district as part of the province’s larger forest fertilization strategy. Ground crews are present to ensure that the fertilizer is not being spread outside of proscribed areas. A local rancher, Annie Van Metre of the Double Box Ranch, met with ministry representatives and a range person to discuss concerns she had regarding the timing of the application. Van Metre was concerned that there might be too much fertilizer spread in open range or that there would be spills when loading the helicopter’s aerial hopper. Her cattle are free range and according to Van Metre, would find the fertilizer appetizing. “They [the Ministry]

agreed to delay doing toxic to the cows and levels aren’t as much of direct fertilization in other large ruminants a concern. the plots that were on a that might be in the Van Metre saw the range until the very end, area. The spokesperson forested areas where the which would be two application was to be HEY AGREED TO or three weeks down spread. “The stands the road,” said Van DELAY DOING DIRECT are pretty thick Metre. This would where they’re doing mean that her cattle FERTILIZATION IN THE this,” Van Metre said. would be in from the “There wouldn’t be range and that there PLOTS THAT WERE ON any access for the anmight be more mois- A RANGE UNTIL THE imals to get in there ture in the ground to because the trees are VERY END WHICH soak up the fertilizer. In an email from a WOULD BE TWO OR so close together.” Ministry docuVivian Thomas, Communications Manager THREE WEEKS DOWN ments caution that for the Ministry of a large spill of the THE ROAD Forests, Lands and fertilizer might alNatural Resource Op- added that the fertil- low a potentially toxic erations, the fertilizer is izer is being spread in amount to be ingested, described as “agricul- forested areas meaning but Van Metre was sattural grade” and non- that short-term moisture isfied that the ministry’s

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oversight of the contractors involved would be diligent in this regard. According to Thomas, helicopters have been fertilizing in the Lakes District since Sept. 20 and will continue until Oct. 10, 2012. The program is paid for through with Land Based Investment Strategy funding, while the project is being administered locally by Hampton Affiliates. Western Aerial Applications Ltd. of Abbotsford, B.C. is doing the application. They where selected from a short list of qualified applicators the ministry keeps on file.

Correction on two previous stories In the story ‘Invasive weed program’ in Lakes District News in the Sept. 12, 2012 issue, it should have stated that the Northwest Invasive Plant Council of B.C. has seven different management areas along the

Hwy. 16 corridor, and that Darrell Hill is only responsible for two of those areas, they roughly go from the Sheraton Rest Area to Smithers and from Ootsa Lake to Babine Lake. In the Lakes District News,

Sept. 26, 2012 issue, it should have stated that Steve Zika attended a workers breakfast hosted by the Lake Babine Nation. Lakes District News apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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The week that was Last Thursday a Vancouver weekly paper published a story claiming that eight sworn affidavits of physical abuse at a former Burns Lake school reveal a dark chapter in John Furlong’s hidden past. The school has been closed since 1986, but because it was a Catholic school, media gathered on the doorstep of the local Catholic church to gather footage and get some quotes on record before updating their websites. Before the day was out John Furlong had vehemently denied the allegations, expressed his intent to sue the journalist and the newspaper involved, and every major paper and news service in the province had filed stories with updates. The Globe and Mail had managed to determine, before noon last Friday no less, that Burns Lake was a town divided by these allegations. I was surprised to read that Burns Lake was already divided by the news of the allegations. I’ve only lived here for a few weeks and can’t claim to have my finger on the pulse of the district, but ‘divided’ isn’t a word that comes to mind. By Sunday we had learned that the journalist is going to counter-sue Furlong for attacking her journalistic integrity. And now silence, which is to be expected because the matter has been passed on to the RCMP and the courts. Laura Robinson, the journalist involved, is a respected writer and author and the Georgia Straight a credible paper with a large circulation. It’s hard to imagine that the testimony of the former students could be a fabrication, and it’s difficult to understand why Furlong apparently left his time in Burns Lake out of his official biography. But the story, if anyone is being honest, is confined to Robinson’s investigative work and that’s where we have to assume that

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the announced RCMP investigation will begin. Following this story from a Burns Lake newsroom was very interesting. Here was a major local story breaking that involved Burns Lake and community, but the story broke in Vancouver, was gobbled up by the major provincial and national media, and was virtually over before the weekend was out. The major news networks had nothing to do with this story, even though they took it over and cannibalized it. Part of me is concerned that I was so out of the loop on a story so close to where I now call home. The local paper was the last to know, shame on me. Or maybe that’s just a bruised ego talking. Either way it’s only a footnote to this serious story. This is a big story, and not just because of the seriousness of the allegations involved and the way they have affected members of the local community. It’s also noteworthy because it comes from outside the large media outlets. The Black Press chain of newspapers (which owns the Lakes District News) has 48 newspapers in the B.C. interior from Cranbrook to Prince Rupert. We exist outside of the sphere of influence of the larger news organizations and are sometimes the last to know of a local story. The attitude seems to be, if you want to get your message out call CBC in Prince George, or better yet, Vancouver. As last week’s events have shown, that’s not necessarily the case anymore. Weekly newspapers maintain an online presence and can break news instantaneously online as quickly as any larger organization. What matters most is the reporter on the ground doing the work, and the trust that people put in that writer to get their message out in a fair and professional manner.

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The Union of B.C. Municipalities convention is the political event of the year for B.C. party leaders, especially heading into a provincial election. Up first was NDP leader Adrian Dix, who drew a large crowd of local politicians last week for the traditional early-morning spot that follows a long evening of receptions. In contrast to his debut last year, a typical litany of political attacks on the B.C. Liberals, Dix declared he would take the high road. And perhaps mindful of Carole James’ downfall after her content-free speech to the 2010 UBCM convention, Dix set out policies. He told delegates an NDP government would restore local authority over Metro Vancouver transit (no more toothless “mayor’s council”) and mountain resorts (no more Jumbo ski resort permits issued over local objections). Dix would also let communities decide if they want public-private partnerships for large construction projects. (Federal Heritage Minister James Moore later noted that if communities or provinces wish to decline federal funds due to this ideology, they are free to do so.) Then Dix accused the B.C. Liberals of cutting forest inventory spending by 77 per cent over the last decade, meaning decisions like rebuilding the Burns Lake mill are being made “in the dark” for the first time in a century. That’s a damning charge, so I checked it against forest ministry budget records. As with all government programs, accounting changes can give a misleading appearance of large cuts or increases from year to year. And indeed forest inventory spending has bounced around during the B.C. Liberal term. The budget for forest inventory staffing and operation was about $8 million in 2001-02, rising as high as $15 million and falling to a low of $5.1 million in recession-hit 2009-10. The estimate for the current fiscal year is $9.7 million, an increase to try to catch up with the pine beetle disaster. Crown forest inventory has indeed fallen behind due to rapid shifts caused by unprecedented insect and fire damage. But has spending been slashed as Dix claims? No. It has increased. Next up was Premier Christy Clark, in full campaign mode. In the Gordon Campbell tradition, she brought the goodies out in her speech to close the convention. More than $200 million has been scraped together to “accelerate” capital projects at schools, hospitals and other facilities across the province. These projects were already on the books, but they’ve been moved up for obvious political purposes. Or at least the announcements will be moved up. Four-laning of the last narrow stretches of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Kamloops will continue over 10 years. This is a federalprovincial project that will eventually be finished regardless of who is governing in Victoria or Ottawa. It includes some of the most staggeringly expensive road building in Canada, in the Kicking Horse Pass, a short section that could require two tunnels and up to 12 more bridges. Clark also announced a long-range plan to replace the George Massey tunnel under the Fraser River. It will likely be a bridge, because the tunnel is a bottleneck not only for Highway 99, but also for large ships going up-river. This is another project that will proceed eventually, and there is no specific financial commitment yet. I haven’t found any outright false claims in Clark’s presentation, just the kind of creative accounting and blacktop politics familiar to B.C. voters. As always, I’m pleased to hear from people with specific corrections. For now, call it a tie. Neither speech represents a proud moment for our provincial leadership.

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Sale of Sheraton keeps mill running in Burns Lake Next public meeting of CMSL board of directors not yet announced WALTER STRONG In a statement provided on behalf of the Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd. (Comfor), Quinten Beach, Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL) president, presented a summary of the decision process behind the recent sale of Sheraton Holdings Ltd. to Tahtsa Timber Ltd. “The board had been meeting monthly,” said Beach, “and more frequently over the summer, with quorum of at least four directors.” Beach, also a Village of Burns Lake councillor, is the representative of the Village of Burns Lake at the board meetings. The remainder of the six member board is made up of Rosanne Murray, Wesley Sam, Reg Ogen, Hereditary Chief Jeff Brown and Susan Schienbein. Chief Albert Gerow, Chief Karen Ogen and David Dewitt were available as alternative directors. “The sale of Sheraton was not advertised,” said Beach. “The board was approached by the purchaser [Tahtsa Timber Ltd.] with an offer. After due consideration and negotiation, the board determined that it was in the best interests of Comfor and the community to proceed with the sale.” According to the CMSL Comfor policy manual, the sale of Sheraton Holdings Ltd. would have been exempt from the Disposition of Redundant Assets policy which deals with the sale of surplus assets. As real property (real estate and its improve-

ments), the mill and its chattel would have rated that the sale of Sheraton Holdings to been exempt from the policy that requires Tahtsa Timber means more fibre volume redundant assets to be offered to the pub- (sawlog and biomass) will be brought into lic for sale. the Burns Lake operation. In the Sept. 13, 2012 press release anDetails of when the minutes of the meetnouncing the sale of Sheraton Holdings, ings would be available at CMSL offices new WCB regulations regarding dust miti- or when the next public meeting can be gation played a key role in CSML’s final expected were not available at press time. decision to sell the mill. The cost of up- The CMSL board of directors has not held grades to meet new regulations and other a public meeting since May 2012. factors influenced the board’s decision, as described in this extended quote from Beach’s statement: “Due to the changing regulatory framework, challenging markets and the pending retirement of General the manager of the sawmill, the board was closely looking at shutDentistry ting down the operation again. The offer [from Tahtsa] allowed Oӽering Comfor to divest itself of the asBraces sets to a competent local business that would maintain the jobs and for manage the operation according children to a new business model.” and The statement further explains that the decision to sell Sheraton adults fits in with a broader restructuring of the operations of the community forest, and that the sale of the mill as a ‘going concern’ was in the best interest of the communiGive us a call for your smile ty. Beach elaborated that timing makeover needs was important as the purchaser was considering building a mill in another community if Sheraton Dr. J.R. Boss wasn’t available. Klaus Posselt confirmed that 744 Centre Street (beside the health clinic) Burns Lake Tahtsa Timber was considering (250) 692-7791 • 1 (888) 629-3996 building a facility in Houston if ~ New patients welcome ~ the sale of Sheraton Holdings had Find us on not gone through. Posselt elabo-

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Police seek more information on Fowler JEFF NAGEL Bobby Jack Fowler died in an Oregon prison in 2006 but his DNA was matched this year to evidence from the killing of 16-yearold Colleen MacMillen while she was hitchhiking near Lac La Hache in 1974. Police say Fowler worked as a roofer in Prince George and prowled B.C.’s interior highways picking up young female hitchhikers. RCMP Insp. Gary Shinkaruk said investigators on the Project E-Pana team “strongly suspect” Fowler also killed Gale Weys near Clearwater in 1973 and Pamela Darlington the same year in Kamloops. He said Fowler has been ruled out as a suspect in eight of the 18 cases of missing or murdered women along B.C. highways 16, 97 and 5. Police say a single serial killer cannot be responsible in all 18

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LUCKY DAY FOR LUKE HILDEBRANDT Mayor Luke Strimbold and Joe Merten, manager of Carnoustie Golf Club, pull the winning ticket for the 50 inch plasma TV at the mens year end windup. The winner was Luke Hildebrandt. Laura Blackwell photo

Police have collected over 750 DNA samples ...From page 6 him or traveled with him – are urged to call 1-877-543-4822. Shinkaruk said RCMP have three or four other strong suspects in the B.C. murders or disappearances after eliminating more than 80 per cent of the 1,400 persons of interest they’ve examined. Police have taken more than 750 DNA samples of B.C. men as part of the investiga-

tion. Shinkaruk said northern B.C. does not have an unusual number of such murders despite the high profile around the Highway of Tears, a name families and advocates tagged to Highway 16 West to push police for more action. One of the loudest critics of the probe, Gladys Radek, said blaming a dead serial killer strikes her as a bit too convenient for police.

CORNER ommunity Forest

Until October 30, 2012 Burns Lake Community Forests is engaging the public in a referral period for fuel mitigation.

Seniors Curling Starting soon Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10 - 12 p.m. For more info call Scotty Fields at 6923768.

In partnership with the Village of Burns Lake, BLCF is treating areas within the boundary of the community forest to reduce ﬁre risk. If you have any questions, concerns or comments please contact Ron Harrison, RFT. His contact information is as follows: Phone: 250-692-7724 extension 230 Fax: 250-692-7767 Email: ron.harrison@blcomfor.com Mail: Box 788, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Or stop by the ofﬁce and drop off your comments at the front desk. For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATIONs 7th Annual Golf Tournament

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On Behalf of Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief and Council we would like to acknowledge the WFN Staff and Volunteers for working together to make this day a success. We would like to apologize for the confusion during registration however organizing an event this size was new to most of the staff assisting. These oversights will make next years Wet’suwet’en First Nations 8th Annual Golf Tournament bigger and better! We want to be very inclusive and ensure we accommodate everyone. Staff - Rhonda Brown, Reg Ogen, Janice Nooski, Karen Ogen, Tracey Joseph, Leanne Neville, Marcel William, Nancy Piette, Janet Whitford Volunteers - Bernice Nicholas, Tommy Larson, Jeanette & Kristina Brown, Ruby Ogen, Elders Rita George and Sophie Ogen Our Host’s - Carnoustie Golf Club Linda Saugstad and Joe Merten & Mrs. Siegner Our Sponsors • Sullivan Motor Products • Rexall Drugs – Laptop Ltd – Hole In One- 2012 Carrying Case Chevy Cruise • Dragon Palace- $20 Gift • Uniglobe – Hole in One Certificate Trip Prize • Mulvaneys Pub & Grill- 2 • Comfor - $500.00 $25 Gift Certificates • Huckleberry Mine $500.00 • Grapevine Pub & Grill• Rosedale on Robson – One Glasses Night Stay- One Bedroom • Gone Hollywood – DVD Suite Gift Pack • Prince Rupert Hotel – One • Sne Cal Yegh - $50 Gift Night Accommodation & Certificate Casino Card • Gerry & Janet Whitford• Northern Mat & Metal – $40 Gift Certificate to Driver’s and Putters & Mulvaney’s Pub & Grill other door prizes • Margaret Patrick Memorial• TransCanada – Golf Bag Bingo Package - $45 value and other door prizes • Blue Jays Sports- Fishing • Treasure Cove Hotel 2Rod Hotel Gift Certificates • CSTC- 2 Registrations • Aberdeen Golf & Country • Sonora Golf- 2 for 1 Golf Club – 2- 18 Holes of Golf • Sun Rivers – 2 rounds of • Smithers Golf & Country Golf Club • Nk’mip Canyon Desert Golf • Starland/ Timbr Mart – Air Clubs Purifier • Reg Ogen- $250 for Golf • Home Hardware – BBQ Clubs Utensil Set • CFNR- One week of • Overwaitea – Queen size Advertising - Donated Duvet Cover • Shoppers Drug Mart – Sand • Lakes District News Advertising - Donated Picture Frame We would like to invite you to join us next year on Saturday July 6, 2013 for the Wet’suwet’en First Nation’s 8th Annual Golf Tournament as the planning has already begun to make next year’s fundraiser a successful one! Advertising partially donated by LD News

More Up-Coming Programs... Indoor PlaySpace This program for children ages 2 to 6 years old will be opening in late October or early November 2012. Location: Muriel Mould Neighborhood of Learning Gym. Please visit our Facebook page and website for updates on dates and times for the Indoor PlaySpace program.

Village Recreation Rental Shack is now closed until June 2013

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Early screening can mean the difference between cure and hospice care Burns Lake unit of the Canadian Cancer Society brings awareness to women’s health issues WALTER STRONG October is Women’s Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign organized by the CCS to raise the awareness of early detection, screening and healthy living for the prevention and cure of women’s cancers. It was a routine screening that caught Rhoda Anderson’s cancer early enough for her to be cured. “I was diagnosed 10 years ago when I went to my doctor for a regular screening test,” Anderson said. “I can’t stress enough how important it is to keep in touch with your body and if you have anything that isn’t normal go to your doctor for a check up.” Rhoda Anderson is the president of the Lakes District chapter of the CCS. She has been volunteering with the society for over 25 years, ever since she lost her father to cancer. There was a lot of cancer in Anderson’s family. “I knew that there was a real possibility [of cancer] for myself, but you just don’t think that it will happen to you,” Anderson explains. It’s that sense of denial, whether it stems from fear or a lack of awareness, that the CCS is hoping to combat this month. “We’re really promoting early detection and screen-

ing tests during this month,” Anderson said. “See your doctor if you have anything that you feel might be suspicious.” The Canadian Cancer Society divides its resources between research, prevention, and the support of cancer patients and their families. “Sometimes it’s harder on the family than it is on the cancer patient,” says Anderson, which is why the CCS provides a lot of different resources for patient support. “People can come into the local branch and talk,” says Anderson. “Everything is confidential.” A person looking for support can also call the two telephone help lines available. The Cancer Information Service provides confidential information about all types of cancer, cancer treatments and help available within the community. “It’s a very good line,” Rhoda says, “I used it myself when I had cancer and I found it very helpful.” The Cancer Connection is anther telephone help line available that puts people in touch with others who are facing the same kinds of struggle. “The Cancer Connection line will link you up with someone around your same age and with the same type of cancer,” said Ander-

son. The CCS is mostly volunteer driven with 20 members in the local Lakes District unit. The local unit is part of the larger Northern region of the CCS with headquarters in Prince George. “The Northern region covers an area larger than France,” Anderson explains to illustrate the scale of the volunteer efforts involved. Donations to the CCS are a little down this year, according to Rhoda. “We didn’t have our relay for life this year,” Anderson explains in accounting for the decrease in funds. “There weren’t enough volunteers available this year.” Although there are plenty of volunteers for events through out the year, it is difficult to find people that are able to give the year-round commitment it takes to make a large event like the relay for life happen. “It takes a lot of young people to organize the event and it’s hard to get people that are available for a year round commitment,” said Anderson. The local unit of the CCS can accept donations at their storefront beside Remax on Hwy. 16. They also run a small gift shop with a used book section. All proceeds go to the CCS.

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Anderson is raising awareness of early detection, screening and healthy living for the prevention and cure of women’s cancers.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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Lakes District Festival Association is looking for volunteers. Please phone Lois @ 250-6956699

Decker Lake travelling crib tourney is looking for players, please call Sharon by Oct. 5 @ 250695-6339

The first performance in the Arts Council’s seventh season takes place on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of Lakes District Secondary School. Featured performers will be The Sojourners from Vancouver. The Sojourners are three talented soul and gospel singers, with a fourpiece back-up band. Their most recent album has been nominated for a Juno award, and they won the 2011 Western Canadian Music Award for Best Canadian Christian/Gospel Album. The Sojourners rocked the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, and they are going to rock the Lakes District. Watch for our ads coming soon in The Lakes District News, and for posters around town. You can also find out more about the Sojourners at www.thesojourners.ca. On Oct. 20 the Kerplunks are coming to Burns Lake. These award winning childrens’ entertainers have recorded three albums and a DVD and have three Juno Award nominations to their credit. The arts council is presenting them in Burns Lake on Oct. 20 at a special event matinée at the Beacon Theatre. Watch for more information coming soon. In the meantime,

you can check out this entertaining and fun group at: http://thekerplunks.com/ On Oct. 20, the Lakes District Fall Fair is hosting a Fall Supper with a family fun eve-

ning and dance. The festivities get under way starting at 6 p.m. at the Francois Lake Hall. The menu includes a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. There

will be a cake walk and other kids’ games, and a family dance featuring ‘Special Delivery’ from Ft. St. James. For more information, call Richard Cannon at 250-699-8697.

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STUDENTS EXPERIENCE CHINA Students and staff of Lakes District Secondary School visited a classroom at our sister school Xianghe No. 1 Middle School in Xianghe, China. Students also visited the Forbidden City and toured the Great Wall of China. Submitted photo

ThankYou Our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the food, ﬂowers, cards, phone calls and prayers in the loss of our husband, dad, grandpa & great grandpa. A special thanks to the staff at the Pines for the wonderful care you have provided over the last year and a half. To our family and friends, thanks for being there. We truly live in a special community.

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Come check out our family section and have dinner with the whole family!

Stop by our Cold Beer & Wine Store for hard alcohol at liquor store prices we have a large wine selection, some below liquor store prices! Bottle Delivery Service: Call Mulvaney’s Cold Beer & Wine Store & have your bottle delivered... 250-692-3622

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THE SOJOURNERS Saturday evening, October 13, 2012 7:30 pm LDSS MPR From the moment Marcus Mosely, Will Sanders and Khari McClelland stepped up to the mic, they realized they had something very special going on. Singing gospel in hometown churches in Texas, Chicago and Detroit gives The Sojourners an authentic edge: seriously soulful sounds. Their most recent album was nominated for a Juno Award, and won the 2011 Western Canadian Music Award for Best Outstanding Canadian Christian/Gospel album.

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Doors Open at 6:45 pm, Performance at 7:30 pm Tickets are available at: Process 4 circle arts Gallery: 250-692-3434 LDFC Printing & Stationery: 250-692-3309 $17.00 adults, $12.00 seniors, students and youth Season tickets are also still available at both locations! presented by:

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

COMMUNITY

Elks Club donate apples to food bank

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Please join

Kay Irwin and her families on

Saturday, October 6th 4:00-10:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion for an evening of music, food, and chatter to celebrate Kay’s 90th birthday.

A thousand pound of apples delivered to Burns Lake

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Thank you

We would like to thank

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for the cedar wood donated for our Picnic Tables. From the

Southside Seniors Housing Society

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is looking for volunteers with a few hours to spare in February. Call Pat @ (250) 695-6339.

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The Prince George Elk’s Club brings apples to Burns Lake. (R-L) Ian and Joanna carnie Carlos Green, Wayne Scoville and Laurie Maier. The remaining 10 The fruit project be- Lake, Quesnel, MacK- ary School, William Elementary boxes will be distribgan about 10 years ago enzie, McBride, Van- Konkin when Ken and Melhina derhoof, Fort. St. James School , Decker Lake uted through the regular Elementary School and distributions at the food Thibault, who had both and Burns Lake. Although Burns Lake Lake Babine Nation. bank. lived in Prince George, purchased a small or- doesn't have an Elks chard in Osoyoos. On club they added Burns “A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES trips back to Prince lake to the list because WITHIN OUR REGION” George they donated of the Babine Forest 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 fruit to the St. Vincent Products disaster. Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 Laurie Maier, Carde Paul Drop-in Centre. www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca Each year the dona- los Green and Wayne tion increased as the Scoville from the Elks Thibaults invited their Club delivered a load of October 11, 2012 ........RDBN Committee Meetings neighbours to become apples to the Lakes DisOctober 25, 2012 ........RDBN Board Meeting/SNRHD Meeting trict Food Bank. involved. November 8, 2012 ......RDBN Committee Meetings In turn the food bank In recent years the November 22, 2012 ....RDBN Board Meeting/SNRHD Meeting transportation of the distributed boxes of fruit has been accom- apples to Grassy ElMeetings tentatively commence at 10:30 a.m. please call Francois plished with the col- ementary, (250) 692-3195/1-800-320-3339 for further information laboration of the Elks Lake School, CNC, PUBLIC IS WELCOME Lodges of Osoyoos, Lakes District SecondKamloops and Prince George, also Jack and Bernie Goold from the St. Vincent de Paul organization, who have depression anxiety ning day been responsible for education and scree organizing the distribution to the Elks clubs over the years. In September 2011 Ken and Melhina from depression, anxiety and risky drinking information and screening Casa Del Mell Orchards and Joe and Vera Hifree, anonymous, conﬁdential, drop-in lario of Light House Orchards donated over Granisle October 3 9,300 pounds, nearly 10 tons of apples and pears Granisle Community Health Centre 1:30-3:30pm to St. Vincent de Paul Grassy Plains October 5 Society. Southside Health & Wellness Centre 1-3pm This year the orchard owners are donating Crafts, games and snacks at both events! approximately 14,000 pounds of fruit. Apfor more information: Heather Megchelsen 250-692-7500 proximately half is be(FAMILIES of BC Schizophrenia Society in Burns Lake) ing shared with other www.heretohelp.bc.ca communities, Williams

MEETING SCHEDULE 2012

Lakes District Arts Council Regular meeting is on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Burns Lake Library. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

beyond t he blues

anxious? blue? stressed?

Chelsey Whitford & Marvin Salonas proudly announce the birth of their son

Traevon Ryan Frank Salonas-Whitford on August 17, 2012 at University Hospital in Prince George, BC. Born healthy at 2:00pm, weighing 8lbs 1 oz. Proud Grandparents are Gerald & Janet Whitford and Alfred & Cindy Salonas.

LOCAL CO-OP’S OFFER CATTLEMEN VALUE ADDED PROGRAMS FOR THEIR LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS Under the B.C. Government Loan Guarantee Program Are you looking for ﬁnancing for grass cattle or replacement heifers to breed?

Feeder Cattle Program • 1 year Feeder Finance program for purchasing calves and or yearlings • Purchases may be own calves, auction market purchasing or country buying • Loans are for a maximum of 12 months • Livestock may be sold as feeders, short keeps, or ﬁnished for slaughter • Livestock may also be fed in a custom feedlot • Livestock mortality insurance Federal Advance Payment program-Producers may be eligible for interest relief on loans up to $100,000.00î. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Bred Cow & Heifer Program • Program is for first calf heifers, bred 2nd and 3rd calvers • Program is to increase the base cow herds on producer’s farms • Loans have a five year term, with yearly payments when calves sell or by December 1st • Mortality insurance on cows • Producers can finance their own cows on the program, or purchases from auction market or country buying. • This program is not eligible for the interest relief Producers on both programs must have cattle handling facilities and feed at the time of application for a loan. Producers may belong to both programs at the same time.

Advance Payments Program Cash advance’s on cattle available up to $400,000.00 ($100,000.00 interest free) Must be enrolled in AgriStability Must own the cattle

Check out www.bcbfa.ca for more information or contact Mary in Burns Lake at 694-3653 Lakes Feeders Cooperative Association & Lakes Bred Heifer Cooperative Advertising made possible by funds from Cattle Industry Development Council Cattle Dollars Working For the Cattle Industry

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HOROSCOPES Week of October 3rd - October 9th LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are ready to take a leap of faith, but make sure your parachute is on before you do so. Sometimes you tend to err on the side of risky. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, sometimes you take on too much. But you have a funny way of making it all work out. You will find this to be the case with a situation that presents itself this week. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, if you keep pushing someone to their limits you may not be happy with the results. It might be a better plan to go with a softer method of inspiration. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you are ready for a change, but haven’t zeroed in on just what to do as of yet. A deep conversation later this week just might reveal all of the answers.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Someone is not telling you the entire story, Aries. However, you will find a way to fill in the missing details. What you learn will come as a big surprise. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, reach out to friends and family members for some support. A helping hand always can lift the spirits, and those closest to you will be happy to help. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are strong and determined, so the obstacles that arise this week will be no match for you. Just keep up the positive thinking and you will prevail. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, this week is not the time to harbor secrets. It’s a good policy to always be open and honest with the people with whom you interact on a regular basis. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, allow a friend to be the center of attention so he or she can enjoy his or her moments in the sun at an upcoming social event. Your magnetism can be addicting.

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The developer behind the massively popular indie game Minecraft has decided not to certify his award winning game for Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system. Markus “Notch” Persson, has expressed concerns about the openness of Microsoft’s newest operating system to indie game developers and he’s not the only one. Brad Wardell, CEO of software company Stardock, has openly criticized Win8’s usability. Valve’s Gabe Newell out it a little more frankly when he pronounced that Windows 8 will be a “catastrophe” for PC gaming. The biggest complaint from small game developers so far is that games not certified by Microsoft cannot appear on the new Windows 8 Metro interface. So far Microsoft has not commented on the recent criticism, but hopefully they will take it constructively and make a few changes.

Are you wondering where we are on God’s Prophetic Calendar? The Bible has answers, and God wants us to know! Old Landmarks Christian Fellowship

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, all that time and effort you put into past projects is certainly paying off now. It probably feels good to be back in the game and going along successfully.

Invites you to join us for a study of the book of REVELATION: “A Look into God’s Daytimer” September 9th - October 7th Sunday mornings at 10:30 am Muriel Mould Primary School

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGE?

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Crib starts Thursday October 4 at 7:00pm

“Members and bona fide guests welcome”

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Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35 Sunday School for all ages begins @ 9:30 am

Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

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 contact Terri Dickson at (250) 695-6684, (250) 692-6684 (cell), or work at 1-877-695-6635. Email: tdickson@telus.net website: www.ominecaskiclub.com

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Roast Beef Dinner & Yorkshire $14

Stuffed Pork Loin $14

Homemade Fruit Pies Ready to go, Cream Pies by request $10 - call 250-692-0048

If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran. Support your local Legion.

Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3329 (Church)

IMMACULATACatholic Church 248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568

Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

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20. Express pleasure 22. Wife of a maharajah 29. Irish kissing rock 32. Variant of Tai 33. Plural of os 35. She sang with the Pips

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Sunday 10:00AM 21. Possessed 22. Of I 23. Poetic ever 24. High school 25. Indicates position 26. Road open 27. In a short time 28. Filippo __, Saint 30. Traditional Hindi music 31. Former NHL player Jim 34. Honorable title (Turkish) 36. Trumpeter Hirt 37. Atomic #66 38. Lolo 39. Tin 40. 1,000 grams 41. Latin varient of “to have” 42. An electric car that runs on rails 43. Skin lesions 45. Bahrain dinar 46. Express delight 49. Japanese beverage 50. 6th Jewish month 51. Leases 52. U.S. Poet Laureate 1995-97 53. Egyptian cross 54. Remote user interface 56. River in NE Scotland 57. Small seed of a fruit 58. Major division of geological time

OUR TOWN

The Lakes District Festival Association is currently looking for volunteers for the following positions: Desk & Door coordinator, Advertising, Transportation & Hospitality. Please phone Lois @ (250) 695-6699. Anyone interested in playing in the Decker Lake Travelling Crib tournament contact Sharon by Oct. 5, 2012 @ (250) 698-7626. Looking for an opportunity to give back. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is looking for volunteers with a few hours to spare in February. Call Pat @ (250) 695-6339 We are inviting kids/youth to join the Scouts movement (i.e. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) held at WKE Monday nights from 6pm - 7pm. Call Alex Bergen @ (250) 692-3913 for more info. Southside Health & Wellness Centre: October 2012: Chair

Yoga every Tue. & Fri. from 10am - 11am. Kiwani on site in afternoon every Wed. Beyond the Blues 1pm - 3pm: Oct. 5. Foot Care by appt: Oct. 11, 17, 25. Weight loss group 3pm: Oct. 12. Women’s Wellness Day: Oct. 23. Caregiver’s support group 1pm - 4pm: Oct. 25. More information call (250) 694-3270. The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society will be open from 11am to 2pm the following days in Oct. Tue’s., Wed.’s & Fri.’s. Call us @ (250) 692-7203. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888-939-3333. New volunteers are always welcome. To list your nonprofit coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.

President Lambert 694-3748 Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-6956316 Everyone Welcome

OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

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

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

Sunday Worship 10:00am ALL ARE WELCOME Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

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Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

Burns Lake

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464

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

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

Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake Meetings: Tuesday 7:30 pm Catholic Church, Saturday 7:30 pm Catholic Church. For information or transportation call (250) 692-6867 / (250) 6987325 / (778) 669-0070 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 Anyone needing information on Alzheimer’s please call 1866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 FOOD BANK hours starting Sept. 2012: Distribution days will be the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of each month. Clients should come at 11am. One box per month for each household. The Lakes District Food Bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0. PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic ﬂowers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845

NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS 26 September 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 852.46 m (2797.79ft) SLS Discharge: 63.99 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 57 m3/s Nautley River: 15 m3/s Vanderhoof: 82 m3/s Isle Pierre: 223 m3/s Due to very dry conditions in the reservoir area over the past month there is no need to increase Skins Lake Spillway discharge at this time. discharge will be maintained at the current level. For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 5675812

SEEKING gentleman whom goes by the name Ron Woodcock PLEASE call VHC at 250-490-9313 or call Mary if you know her number. The Arthritis Society B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 8am-4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440 Lakes District News

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The Southside Health and Wellness Centre has openings for

CASUAL NURSES for their Community Health Nurse program. This position will offer a full scope of nursing duties associated with community health nursing, including disease prevention, health promotion and health management. The position is part of an inter-disciplinary team offering health services to a multi-cultural population. If you feel you would be interested in this exciting job, please contact: Cynthia Heslop, Manager Southside Health and Wellness Centre 27920 Wellness Way, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E4 Resumes may also be faxed to: 250-694-3290 We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting closes: October 19, 2012

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D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd. in Grande Prairie, AB. is looking for BUNCHER, SKIDDER, FORWARDER and PROCESSOR Operators If you are looking for full time work, please submit your resume to hr@isley.ca or fax 780532-1250

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Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for Auxiliary / Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers

for November 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 Positions available in Burns Lake, Grassy Plains, Bob Quinn Lake, Tatogga, Telegraph Creek and Jade City. Min. of Class 3 BC Drivers Licence with air endorsement or recognized equivalent required. Wages and allowances per collective agreement.

Apply with resume and references in person to: Burns Lake or Dease Lake Ofﬁces, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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Employment Help Wanted 2 SERVICE Station Managers F/T Perm. Min. 7 mo to 1 yr. exp. Manage gas station hire/train staff, scheduling, maintain inventory. Salary $13/hr. Email Resume: afsana01@telus.net An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. BURNS LAKE Chevron hiring: 3 Service Station Attendants F/T, Perm. to attend customers, handle cash register & gas pump, Exp. an asset but not req’d. Salary $10.50/hr. Email Resume to: afsana01@telus.net FINISHING OPERATOR & GRADEMAN. Op exp’d for Track Hoe, Skid Steer, Dozer and/or Grader. Min 5 yrs. 403250-8868 SUPERINTENDENT, MAINLINE TRACK HOE OP, PIPELAYERS For Underground installation of Sanitary, Water, Storm. Min. 10 yrs. 403-250-8868 Lakes District News

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ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKER WILLIAM KONKIN ELEMENTARY

EXPERIENCED MILL WRIGHT OR DIESEL MECHANIC

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an opening for an Aboriginal Education Worker for William Konkin Elementary School. The successful applicant will be required to work 4 hours per day, 5 days per week and be able to start the position as soon as possible.

to assist the owners in the general care and continued development of this great ski area. This is a rare opportunity for a career in a recreational setting where you live, work, and come home for lunch everyday. Accommodations provided, competitive wages. For more details of this awesome opportunity, contact

The district is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who will be a proactive member of the school staff who provides general support and assistance to teachers with the academic, cultural, social and emotional support of Aboriginal students in the school. The successful individual will have the following:

Powder King Mountain Resort is looking for an

Jim 1-866-769-5464 or e-mail

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Flooring Sales Manager

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completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) one year of education in Aboriginal family studies BC Driver’s License - Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract six months of current relevant experience working with Aboriginal students a detailed working knowledge of the local Carrier or Wet’suwet’en history, culture, traditions, and communities

The Houston Division of Bulkley Valley Home Centre requires a sales person/manager for its flooring department. This person will have retail experience 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.

Please forward applications by 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 to:

Compensation includes salary, incentive plan and benefits. Please submit cover letter and resume to amanda@ bvhome.ca or fax to 1-250-845-7608.

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH ABORIGINAL ANCESTRY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE CARRIER AND/OR WET’SUWET’EN NATIONS

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Help Wanted THE GRAPEVINE PUB & BISTRO

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is currently accepting resumes for waiting staff. Experience preferred but not necessary.

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Medical Supplies Trades, Technical AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing INC. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journey Person Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journey Person $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Proﬁt sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (ofﬁce)780-8462231; (fax) 780-846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca; p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a . Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or call 403-568-1327.

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WALK-IN Tubs, Wheelchair Baths, Roll-in Showers, Seats. Ask how to get a free reno! 1-866-404-8827

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

STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is looking for individuals who would be interested in working as a Casual Learning Support Worker for the Burns Lake area.

14’ x 71’ Very well kept Mobile Home for sale in Freeport Mobile Home Park • 2 large bedrooms • Bay window • Vaulted ceilings • Open ﬂoor concept • Very little hallway • New carpet throughout • Natural gas or propane furnace • 2 new 6’ x 8’ treated decks

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completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) possession of an Education Assistant Certificate, or an equivalent combination of training and experience six months of experience working with children/ youth experiencing intellectual/behavioral, academic or language culture-based difficulties knowledge and skills in the areas of sports, recreation and leisure time activities ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact, discretion and human relations skills in contacts of a difficult, sensitive or specialized nature, to secure the cooperation of others ability to use judgment to interpret, analyze and modify methods and procedures willingness to participate in further training

Successful applicants will be invited to verify their qualifications with required testing.

2700 Sq Foot Waterfront home 6.88 acres on beautiful Tchesinkut Lake. 114ft Lakeshore, Lakeview

Three bedrooms; two bathrooms; walk out basement. Easy highway access. Landscaped, treed. 16 kms South of Burns Lake on Hwy 35. 24 x 26 shop. Can be viewed on property guys.com under Leona Peden.

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CASUAL LEARNING SUPPORT WORKERS

OLDER CAMPER FOR SALE Fridge, Propane Furnace and Stove. $400 Call in the evening 250-698-7533

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Resumés must be accompanied by a completed CUPE application form which is available on our website at www. sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school.

Loren Neilson for your next vehicle purchase! Phone: 250-845-8785 Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Highway 16, Houston 1-800-665-3151 • www.sullivangm.com

We’re the largest Duramax Dealer in Northern BC!!

Payne Septic Service (2010) 250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District Owner/Operater

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday October 12, 2012 by: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca

Keith Wilson

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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LEARNING SUPPORT WORKER BABINE ELEMENTARY SECONDARY SCHOOL School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has openings for two (2) Learning Support Workers at Babine Elementary Secondary School in Granisle. These positions are 5.5 hours a day, 5 days a week.

CASUAL BUS DRIVERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is looking for individuals interested in casual work in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas. QUALIFICATIONS: completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) ● valid Class II Driver’s License with Air Endorsement ● understanding of the BC Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations ● courses and training in defensive driving or a combination of training and experience ● an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract ● excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience/rapport with students in Grades K to 12 ● physical capability to perform the job duties ●

The successful applicant must be quali¿ed and comfortable working with children of various ages and special needs. The following quali¿cations will be required: O O

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completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) possession of an Education Assistant Certi¿cate, or an equivalent combination of training and experience six months of experience working with behaviorally disordered children or adults working knowledge of behavior management techniques, conÀict resolution and task analysis techniques specialized training or experience speci¿c to the needs of the identi¿ed student ability to adapt classroom learning tasks to the ability level of handicapped learners ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in contacts of a dif¿cult, sensitive or specialized nature

Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca. Successful applicants will be invited to verify their quali¿cations with required testing. Please forward applications by 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

School District No. 91 will assist a successful applicant in acquiring their class 2 license if all other requirements have been met. The starting wage is $23.52 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement. Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration Of¿ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. A complete job description is available upon request or online at www.sd91.bc.ca. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Friday, October 12, 2012. Please forward resumes to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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24 Hour Grocery Store & Almighty Gas

We now sell Propane! Bring your tanks in to be ﬁlled.

Advertise your Business or Service here for $ 20.00 per week. Call 250-692-7526 for more information.

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We have a wide selection of wine - perfect for your Thanksgiving Dinner this weekend! We have a relaxed atmosphere with great service!

Join us for WING NITE on Wednesday or Thursday PRAWN NITE and Fridays are always PRIME

Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067

Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake

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BUSINESS

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANISLE

4 ACRES ON FRANCOIS LAKE AT SOUTHBANK. 490 ft. of low bank gravel beach, main house has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths plus large attached shop, guest house has 2 bedrooms. Very private.

$399,000 (250) 694-3558

The Village of Granisle is offering winter storage of your summer toys again this year. Store your unit from September 2012 - May 2013. Remember, it has to be in before the snow ﬂies! Cost is $10.00 per foot. Unit to be stored in the arena must have current storage insurance coverage.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

For more information or for applications please contact the Village Ofﬁce at 250-697-2248 or visit our website at

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

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BURNS LAKE ICE ARENA SERVICE AMENDMENT

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Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and a portion of Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural)

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2012- #6

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School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) invites proposals for the Driveway, Parking Lot and Sidewalk Sanding and Snow Removal Contracts for the winter season of 201213, for the following communities: Burns Lake and Area Fort Fraser Fort St. James Fraser Lake Vanderhoof and Area

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ANNE WALDRON, DECEASED Formerly of Village of Burns Lake, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law ﬁrm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 10th day of November, 2012 after which date the claims ﬁled may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge. Personal Representative, by: Christopher K. Wingham, Solicitor

Quit. Before your time runs out.

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B’s Free Enterprises Ltd.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SCRUTINEERS

BURNS LAKE. Commercial space for lease. Units ranging from 1000-4000 sq ft. Excellent for ofﬁces or retail. Call (778)878-0876 or email: raistar@telus.net

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