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Taxation referendum for arena in Burns Lake Public meeting shows support of tax increase; no increase to tax base proposed this time around WALTER STRONG On Oct. 18 the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako held a public meeting to discuss the upcoming referendum in Electoral area B (Burns Lake rural) and a portion of Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake rural) from the top of Hoppers Hill to the north shore of Tchesinkut Lake. There will be another public meeting on Oct. 22 at the Rose Lake Community Hall. The referendum to vote on a tax increase to fund present and future operational costs of the Burns Lake Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena will take place on

Nov. 3 with an early ballot on Oct. 24. The regional district seeks a tax increase to cover increased operating costs and some repairs. A letter sent out on Sept. 28, 2012 indicated that, “The tax limits under the existing bylaw is no longer adequate to assure the long term success of the facility.” User fees have been increased to recover some of these operating costs, but they cannot cover the full amount without discouraging use of the facility. Taxation will increase to a new maximum of $92 dollars per $100,000 in residential property improvements. This is an increase

from the current rate of $60 per $100,000 in improvements. This tax increase would be based on 2012 assessments and would decrease back to $68 per $100,000 in 2020. This decrease would happen because by then a $75,000 1999 renovation debt will have been repaid. Approximately 10 people attended the Oct. 18 meeting. Bill Miller, Director of Electoral Area B noted that the tax increase was a maximum and not necessarily what residents would be asked to pay. Cheryl Anderson, Chief Electoral Officer, said that residents would need two pieces of identifi-

cation demonstrating identity and residency to vote on Nov. 3. Renters can also vote, as they pay taxes through their rent. Village of Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold was at the meeting to confirm the Village of Burns Lake support for the tax increase, and if the referendum is passed, then municipal tax payers will also pay the increase. “Council supports the increase, so we will not have to go to referendum,” Strimbold said. Mayor Strimbold identified two areas of particular concern in the Lakes District. “In More on page 3...

IT’S THE START OF A COLD WEEK IN BURNS LAKE Environment Canada reported a chilly minus 14 in Burns Lake on the morning of Oct. 22, 2012. The waters of Burns Lake are covered by an early morning mist as the sun does its best to warm up the day. The normal historical low for this day is minus 1, and the rest of the week should be more in line with that norm. There was a Walter Strong photo 20 cm snowfall warning in effect for Fort Nelson, so it could have been even more winter like here.

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No board meeting scheduled until the new year WALTER STRONG In response to an inquiry by the Lakes District News, a statement has been issued by ComFor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL) president Quinten Beach on behalf of the board of directors of CMSL. There has not been a public meeting of the board since May, 2012. On June 21, 2012 CMSL released general manager Dawn Stronstad and CMSL executive assistant Michael Riis-Christianson. It was announced to be part of restructuring that, according to Beach, “begins the process of getting the Burns Lake Community Forest back to [its] initial vision.” The last communication the board has made with the public was a press release outlining the sale of Sheraton Holdings to Tahtsa Timber on Sept. 13, 2012. How did the CMSL

determine the value of Sheraton Holdings before selling it to Tahtsa Timber? “The board had reasonable information regarding the value of the plant from the initial purchase compared to the price the equipment would fetch at auction. A credible offer was made by a local business that was committed to providing local jobs at a local processing facility. The Board accepted the offer after careful consideration and deliberation.” When will a public meeting be held to get community input on the management of the community forest? “CMSL will be hosting a Community Forest Forum before the end of 2012. This forum will consist of presentations from community forests in the surrounding region and will outline a number of different models of governance, operations and profitsharing. The public will

be invited to attend this session and information will be forthcoming regarding dates and times of this meeting.” When will the board of directors seek public input regarding the restructuring of ComFor? “Within this [Community Forest] forum the board is seeking information regarding potential options for reorganizing the group of companies. Once options have been fully developed they will be presented in a public forum for comment. Following this a final decision will be made by the board.” CMSL hasn't released regular minutes of the board of directors since Feb. 22, 2011. When will regular minutes with in camera resolutions of the board be released? “Due to the sensitive nature of most of the issues the board has been dealing with lately, all of the past meetings have been held in-camera. As

such there are no publicly available minutes.” CMSL's own policy statement describes itself as 'owned by and accountable to' the residents of the Lakes District, how does the board justify the lack of public meetings? No response. Where is the board with its restructuring? “The board continues to review operations with an aim at streamlining. ComFor has not contracted any consulting firm to assist with the restructuring process. We have acquired legal and accounting advice and do retain the services of a small team of consultants who manage the day-to-day operations of the Community Forest. The operations review process is a board led undertaking and only minimally involves the interim management team.” The current management team has previously been identified as John Grace (JAG

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Going the distance to prevent spills I want to share a few things with you about the crude oil pipeline industry. Despite what you have undoubtedly heard from various corners of the news media, pipelines are the safest, most economical, and most environmentally sensitive method of transporting petroleum on the planet. Here’s another thing I can tell you — there are no absolutes in life, and that also applies to the pipeline industry. With the Gateway pipeline, we have gone to incredible lengths — extensive geotechnical investigation, special pipe design, tunnels and deep burials — to avoid any possibility of a spill. At the end of the day, however, we can’t guarantee zero spills. No one can. That’s why we’ve also mapped out detailed contingency plans in the areas of preparation and response in the very unlikely event of a spill along the pipeline route. To start with, we announced in July that we will add nearly 100 remotely operated isolation valves along the Gateway twin pipelines, bringing the total to 264 — and we’re continuously updating their locations to ensure optimal placement. That means our control-centre operations staff, and remote pump station employees all

along the line, can shut down and isolate sections of the pipeline at the first hint of a possible leak. Because all our remote pump stations are also staffed 24/7, response to a potential spill will begin immediately. With response equipment stored at those pump stations, our manager of engineering Ray Doering tells me that at least half a dozen local operations staff, joined by additional personnel and local trained response contractors, would be mobilized and attempt to establish containment of any potential leak as soon as possible, based on accessibility. We have designed Gateway to the highest standards of pipeline safety and integrity. Our goal is zero spills. And we’ll still be ready, just in case.

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B.C. miners not qualified for even entry level positions WALTER STRONG

Work at the Murray River underground coal mining project in Tumbler Ridge B.C. is slated to begin within a few weeks. The initial 200 positions will be filled by foreign temporary workers even while the jobless rate in Northern B.C. sits at 10.5 per

cent, higher than the provincial average of 6.8 per cent. Much has been made of the provincial government’s move to strengthen ties with China and bring investment and development dollars in the B.C. economy. “Our exports to China are already more than $2.8

billion… that’s just one of the reasons why continuing to open up trade with China has been a major focus of the BC Jobs Plan,” said Premier Christy Clark on Oct. 9, 2012. But there is a training gap to be overcome if that jobs plan is to put Canadians to work. HD Mining International,

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Chief electoral officer Cheryl Anderson, financial administrator Hans Berndorff, area B director Bill Miller and Mayor Luke Strimbold address concerns at a public meeting about the upcoming taxation referendum. Ten members of the public attended the meeting where the general feeling was in favour of the tax increase. ...From page 1 lies.’ new operating budget. base that supports the “Village recreation “It will be a challenge,” arena as well as an inthe Lakes District we has developed 335 hours said Strimbold, “we’ll crease in taxes to cover have over 400 residents of recreation program- have to be efficient, the operational costs asthat live with a chronic ming and of that 279 but I think some of the sociated with the arena. illness like cancer, de- hours are allocated to programs we’ll be able That referendum was pression or stroke,” said the arena,” said Strim- to offer in the expan- defeated. Strimbold. And the in- bold. He also empha- sion will assist [with the The current referencreased strain on social sized the tax increase budget].” dum asks the pre-2009 services are in excess will not be used to pay Miller added that, referendum (and curof $6 million per year. for the upcoming arena “We’ve discussed this a rent) tax base to cover Strimbold also identi- expansion. The expan- lot. We have to be care- the operational costs of fied that the Lakes Dis- sion expenses are en- ful that we don’t over the arena at a higher tax trict has a violent crime tirely covered by grants tax our community. I rate than originally prorate that is 93 per cent and funds that will not honestly believe that posed. The higher tax higher than the provin- increase property taxes. this is a realistic num- rate for this referendum cial average. Strimbold Local resident John ber.” reflects the smaller cursees a vibrant recreation Barth asked if the cost There was a referen- rent tax base. The refcentre as providing an of the new facility will dum on Sept. 26, 2009 erendum in 2009 would opportunity to combat increase the cost of its concerning funding of have seen a smaller tax long-term health and so- operation, and if so, the arena. At that time increase because the cial issues by ‘providing would there be enough residents in area B and cost would have been activities for people and money in this tax in- E were asked to vote on spread over a larger the health of their fami- crease top cover the an increase in the tax number of tax payers.

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BC mining jobs, but not for you The Burns Lake College of New Caledonia (CNC) offers a mining program and a driller’s helpers certificate. They are designed to prepare people for entry level positions in B.C.’s strong mining sector. The vast majority of mining in B.C. is surface mining, not deep underground, so that’s where the CNC program focuses. Lynn Synotte, Marketing and Recruitment Manager with CNC, gave a presentation last week at the Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce Small business builds strong communities conference. She said that the college’s mining program has been very successful placing workers in industry, and that CNC would be happy to work with industry partners to develop an underground mine training program. A young man came all the way from MacKenzie for the presentations in Burns Lake. He expressed a lot of interest in the driller’s helper certificate. He was already working in the industry but thought that the certificate might help move him up the pay scale more rapidly. It might even help him with his long-term goal of starting a small mineral exploration outfit, he said. His enthusiasm and physical energy said all that you needed to know about his willingness to work. I wish I had taken his phone number so I could ask him today how enthusiastic he was to learn last week that the initial 200 jobs at the Murray Creek underground mine in Tumbler Ridge will be filled by temporary foreign workers. Even positions listed as ‘driller’s helper’ will be filled by temporary workers. Apparently, HD Mining International couldn’t

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find even 10 (that’s the number of helper’s positions that I saw advertised) men or women in B.C. to fill an entry level position. Even if a large number of experienced workers will be needed initially, that doesn’t explain why not one entry level position could be filled in B.C. (or from the rest of Canada for that matter). If it was a simple question of training, why wasn’t CNC (to take just one college as an example) approached years ago when application was made for the underground work? If not CNC, then why not the labour unions that have been active with mining in the north for decades? Didn’t anybody ask themselves how this mine would actually put people to work in the towns and regions that will support it? Maybe the assumption all along was that HD Mining would find local workers. Given that the unemployment rate up here is 10.5 percent, that would have been a reasonable assumption to make, but it’s proven to be completely mistaken. At least the positions are temporary, and that’s the one thing that the provincial government is heavily relying upon to save face. Now that it’s all out in the open it will be a shame if the mine is allowed to move beyond the initial exploration phase without a program in place to train B.C. men and woman for the permanent positions if and when they open up in 2015. Mineral exploration is brandished about as part of the economic future of B.C., especially in the north. A lot of young workers in our region trust their government to look after their interests. They should be disappointed this week.

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There was palpable disappointment among reporters when Greenpeace organizers clarified that U.S. actors Daryl Hannah and Mark Ruffalo weren’t actually going to join the sitin against heavy oil pipeline proposals at the B.C. legislature on Monday. I was disappointed too. I would have liked to learn more about what a washed-up mermaid and an easily confused Incredible Hulk really believe about the North American oil industry. In the spirit of celebrity slacktivism, both sent statements of support. To be fair, Ruffalo may still be busy searching for the “truth” about 9/11. In 2007 he declared that the official U.S. government report on the terrorist attacks was “completely illegitimate” because “buildings don’t fall down like that.” I wonder what the relatives of those aboard the hijacked airliners think of him. Hannah has had lots of free time since starring in the 1984 mermaid fantasy Splash. Now she’s mostly famous for getting arrested, and she did so again in Texas on Oct. 3, standing in front of earthmoving equipment building the southern section of the Keystone XL pipeline. It’s worth noting that the project Hannah tried to stop has the support of the Barack Obama administration. The southern section from Cushing, Oklahoma oil storage facilities to Texas refineries is indeed being built by the sinister foreign TransCanada Corp., but it doesn’t carry the dreaded Canadian “tar sands” oil that eco-celebrities are convinced will end life on Earth as we know it. It’s the northern section that Obama has temporarily opposed, after fervent demonstrations such as the one in Washington DC where Hannah’s first celebrity arrest occurred in 2011. At that time, Hannah recited the familiar talking points of the U.S. environmentalists who exclusively target Alberta. In a new book, oil sands pioneer and Suncor founder Rick George dissects Hannah’s claims, and asks why they were reported so widely and uncritically. Hannah claimed “the contribution to the carbon in the atmosphere is unprecedented.” George cites a Royal Society of Canada report that concludes the entire oil sands operation is responsible for five per cent of Canadian emissions. Fossil-fuelled electricity generation is 16 per cent of Canada’s total. Vehicles and other transportation account for 27 per cent. “How does the oil sands contribution possibly qualify as unprecedented?” George asks. Another Hannah quote: “I’ve been hearing about how many people have cancer that live downstream from the tar sands project.” Canadians heard that too, thanks in large part to an alarmist CBC documentary by David Suzuki featuring jet-set movie director James Cameron. George describes how this allegation was made in 2006 by a doctor who claimed a cluster of rare bile cancer cases in the remote village of Fort Chipewyan, and blamed it on oil sands mining. Headlines blared around the world. George details the Alberta Health Services study that followed, identifying three such cases in 12 years. Statistically higher, yes. A general risk, no. Other types of cancer in Fort Chip were lower than the general population. This finding was endorsed by Australian, New Zealand, U.S. and Canadian researchers. The doctor who diagnosed the original bile cancers admitted: “These results were based on a small number of cases – there is no cause for alarm.” Was this news trumpeted around the world? You can guess the answer. My point here isn’t to make fun of ill-informed celebrities. It’s to counteract the fawning, scientifically ignorant coverage they are routinely given by the mainstream media. And I’m not promoting the oil sands or pipelines. I’m saying they should be considered based on facts, not foolishness.

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Attendees fill out forms at the CNC table while Jason Prince discusses his ideas with Tony Mondia of Community Futures Nadina in the background. The Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce held a one day small business seminar on Oct. 18 2012.

The Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a day of presentations with representatives on hand from Community Futures Nadina, Work BC, the College of New Caledonia, the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation as well as the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, the RBC and CIBC banks. The theme of the day was ‘Strong business builds strong communities’, and the focus was on the opportunities within the Lakes District to get training and guidance to step out as an entrepreneur or to look for retraining to move from one skill set to another. Ten people arrived for the morning seminars. Jason Prince of Southside was in attendance. His idea is to develop a brand for the Carrier Nation artists and artisans that live in the area. “The Haisla and other Coastal First

Nations have a strong brand associated with their art,” said Prince. “Almost every house or family has someone who practices a traditional Carrier art,” he said. “But we have no group representation to put a stamp on our Carrier Nation art, something that says, this is who we are. This fledgling idea has great merit, says Tony Mondia, Business and Loans Analyst for Community Futures Nadina. “What Jason [Prince] is talking about is a social enterprise,” he said. “The key here is to… come up with leadership roles and ideas.” One of Prince’s biggest obstacles will be financing, coming up with the money to get his ideas off the ground and keep them going. But getting financing is the final step after developing a carefully considered business plan. Mondia and Community Futures Nadina

can help with the development of a business plan, but it’s the ‘incremental’, small steps coming first that matter most. “The best thing for him to do is to continually talk with people in his community,” said Mondia. “He should be talking with people who are already successful. They have the infrastructure and the knowledge.” Mondia mentioned the success of Southside enterprises like the Chief Louie Paddle company. The success of local businesses has a lot to teach potential entrepreneurs. “I wish there was greater involvement from business leaders out there to recognize and see these potential entrepreneurs or youth and recognize them and help bring their ideas into the fold [of the community],” said Mondia. “It will be profitable, not just with money, but with impact on the community.”

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Enbridge’s safety plan still in question

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Editor: From documents submitted by Enbridge to the Joint Review Panel, here are the “maximum volume releases” of diluted bitumen which could spew from the 3 sections of dilbit pipe between the currently proposed valves near Burns Lake. Volumes for the condensate pipeline are not shown in the documents. [“http://www.northerngateway.ca/jrp-maps”]. Between the proposed pumping station and “the Narrows” = 24,352 barrels = 3,871,968 litres Crossing the Narrows = 21,775 barrels = 3,462,225 Litres Between the Narrows and

Maxan Creek = 153,129 barrels = 24,347,511 Litres For comparison: Kalamazoo spill = 20,000 barrels = <3,200,000 Litres It certainly was reassuring to hear Enbridge’s pledge of “unlimited liability”, and about the “early, planning stages” of their emergency response “program” which aims to “get the environment back to the way it was before” a catastrophe. It was reassuring to learn of their “evolving emergency responses”, old-fashioned booms and skimmers, and of their Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Technique (SCAT) process. Their “unified command” approach to clean-up

operations – engaging and involving Enbridge, the BC government, “Aboriginals”, local governments, and the federal government, along with local first responders – might even bring us jobs. But we heard very little about real evacuation plans, response times, anticipated risks, spill volumes, gas clouds, fireballs and explosions. Yet, various readily available Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for dilbit show that the condensate diluents quickly separate from the bitumen, and evaporate into a toxic, potentially explosive cloud. Without necessarily any warning odour being

sensed, petro-chemicals and hydrogen sulphide irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs; cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue, seizures and other neurotoxic effects; and may cause breathing failure, coma and death. With a flashpoint around minus 18 degrees Celsius, its own static discharge is known to ignite one component. Testimony to the US House of Representatives’ House Committee on Energy and Commerce reports that the low flash point and high vapour pressure of the condensate increases the risk of “exploding with catastrophic results”. [online at: “http:// democrats.energycommerce. house.gov/sites/default/files/

image_uploads/Testimony_06.15.11_EP_Swift.pdf”] To a question from the public about decommissioning old pipelines, we were told that Enbridge would “drain every drop” from all abandoned pipelines. Yet weeks after the Kalamazoo disaster, residents up to 50 kilometres away could still smell fumes. But that won’t happen here. “Let me state emphatically that the chance of this scenario ever occurring is zero.” Yes, and the 61 kilometrelong tar slick still on the bottom of the Kalamazoo is, we are told, all cleaned up too. Sure it is. Roulette anyone? With concern, John Phair

Tourism industry soon to be the leader CONTRIBUTED For some, a dream job would be a vacation planner – for themselves! Vacationing in B.C. can take so many forms that it would indeed be a fulltime job. The tourism and hospitality industry is an extremely diverse industry with over 400 different occupations – including occupations that lead to

longer-term careers, as well as those that fit well for those seeking parttime work, like students or older workers who are not yet ready to retire. British Columbia’s tourism industry will be a leader in provincial job growth as businesses look to fill 101,000 new job openings by 2020, according to a study of labour demand and supply by go2, the BC tourism industry’s human resource

association. The Tourism Labour Market Strategy, released in the spring of 2012 by go2, sets out the plan to recruit, retain and train the workers needed to keep pace with the growth projected for the industry. Nearly half of the 101,000 openings will be new jobs created by the tourism industry across the province, adding 44,220 more jobs to the provincial workforce by 2020. The other approximately 57,000 openings

are due to replacements (i.e. retirements). “The labour strategy co-ordinated by go2 is a key pillar of industry growth in the province. Without it, we simply wouldn’t have the skilled workers in place to deliver the visitor experience throughout BC,” says Lana Denoni, Chair of TIABC, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia. More on page 10...

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FLu ShotS Chris is now providing flu shots and other vaccinations right in the pharmacy! Our first flu shot clinic is being held October 24th and we are booking appointments now, stop in or call us to sign up! Flu shots will also be available after October 29th by drop in. Chris Kemppainen

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Linda Edgecombe (R) selects one of many raffle winners last Saturday evening at the Royal Canadian Legion branch #50. Proceeds from the raffle went to the local food bank, with Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines matching the contribution. The total raised that evening was $1000.

Walter Strong Linda Edgecombe presented her ideas on 'Your re-set for 2012' to about 40 women at the Royal Canadian Legion branch #50 in Burns Lake last week. Edgecombe, a motivational speaker, was in town for the second event of Enbridge’s Women Building Communities initiative. Edgecombe, currently living in Kelowna, B.C., mixed humour with insight and introspection inducing questions like, ‘Are you on

the deferred life plan?’, and ‘When was the last time you did something for the first time?’ The question, ‘How old are your stories?’ struck a chord with many as they were encouraged to get out an make new stories if their stories were more than a year old. The event raised $500 through a raffle and draw, which Enbridge matched with another $500. The $1000 was received by Connie Anderson on behalf of the Burns Lake Food Bank. Michelle Perret, senior manager of com-

munity and municipal relations for Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines explained that the event was designed to encourage women’s networking. Louise Grenier, a consultant with the Inves-

tors Group, thought that it was a great idea. She was at the Burns Lake event in connection with her work in Smithers to develop a women’s network, something which, she said, Northwest B.C. could really use.

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Steel workers critical of decision ...From page 3 Canadians available to fill job vacancies before they are permitted to import labour. HD Mining published employment advertisements on various national job boards as well as in the federal jobs bank. Apparently no qualified applicant responded even though some of the positions were for ‘helpers’ positions. All 201 initial positions will be filled under the foreign temporary workers program. “The notion that Canadian workers don’t have the skills to do mining work is preposterous,” says Mark Olsen, President of the Bargaining Council of British Columbia Building Trades Unions. “The fact is, there are men and women right here in B.C. who are trained, ready, willing and able to move into these jobs at a moment’s notice.” The United Steelworkers (USW) has criticized the posted job offerings as having been designed to exclude Canadian workers. Job postings included a minimum of one year’s experience for a helpers position as well as Mandarin being listed among the preferences and requirements for the position. The province responded that ‘Mandarin was not a required language for any of the jobs,’ and technically, ‘Mandarin’ was not listed as a requirement. Stephen Hunt, USW

Director, asked how discouraging it would be for a job searcher to see Mandarin listed as, ‘if not a qualification, then at least as a consideration’ for a posting. Hunt also expressed concern that the advertised position required one year’s underground experience. “A helper’s position is an entry level, learning position,” he said, and it was extremely unusual for an entry level position like that to require one years’ experience in an underground mine. New Democrat mines critic Doug Donaldson was concerned with the larger trend of bringing temporary workers into the province. “Analysts have been warning about the skills labour shortage or years… plans to bring in 201 temporary foreign workers [to Tumbler Ridge] only brought focus onto this issue,” he said on Oct. 12. The BC Mining Human Resource Task Force has projected that the provincial labour force will need to fill over 16,700 positions between 2012 and 2022. In Northern B.C. the hiring requirements will exceed 2000 workers. “No miner is born a miner,” said Hunt. “You need to be trained.” But underground mine training is not available in B.C. The College of New Caledonia offers mining and drilling programs throughout Northern B.C., but they train for surface mining operations. Ann Mc-

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Exciting times for both hunter and moose alike. We thought it was a good time to learn something about moose. Moose are the largest member of the deer family. The males are the only members of the deer family to sport large palmate antlers. Moose are also the only members of the deer family that do not range in groups, rather they are mostly diurnal. This means they are generally solitary with the exception of the mother and calf. Moose live in boreal or mixed wood forests in the northern hemisphere, which includes Europe. There are five sub-species of moose in the world; the Eurasian Elk, Eastern Moose, Western Moose, Siberian Elk, Alaska Moose and Shiras Moose. European rock drawings and cave paintings show that moose have been hunted by humans since the stone age. In Sweden excavations have found antlers from 6000 BC. In the USSR prior to World War II the domestication of moose was being investigated. Imagine that, raising moose like cattle. For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724

Cormick, supervisor of CNC’s Fort St. James campus said, “CNC’s mining certificate program trains people to work in entry level positions in open pit mines, like [those at] Mount Milligan or Endako.” McCormick has been following the Tumbler Ridge developments and has been encouraging the province to work with local colleges to ‘invest in mining specific training’. The Burns Lake CNC campus offers both a mining certificate and a driller’s helper certificate. Both programs are very successful and are in their second year running, but they train people for surface mine work, not underground. The province also emphasized that the shortterm nature of these positions. “The company applied for and received a bulk-sample permit… This is work required in advance of moving forward with the project,” reads a statement released by the province on Oct. 16. “These are very short

term jobs, six to eight months,” said minister Pat Bell to the CBC on Oct. 19. “The company was unable to convince people at other operating plants to come and take those positions given that they’re short term.” NDP Member of parliament for SkeenaBulkley Nathan Cullen sees a deeper issue than the hiring of 200 workers

for temporary positions. “This is going to be a big issue as communities that pushed for certain projects assuming that those projects would be filled by Canadian workers are now learning that might not be the case,” he said. “I don’t know how you can call this an economic recovery if the people going to work are from other countries.”

Notice of Annual General Meeting The 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Lakes District Film Society (dba the Beacon Theatre) will be held:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 6:30 P.M. BURNS LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY BASEMENT

Action items will include election of officers for the coming year. Come hear the film society’s recent accomplishments, as well as its plans for the future.

Film society members who attend will receive a FREE PASS to any movie shown at the Beacon Theatre!

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OCTOBER 24:

New Gold Blackwater Project will be hosting an open house at the Heritage Centre from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The Blackwater Project is New Gold’s newest exploration property. The New Gold representatives will be available to share information and seek feedback about how the Blackwater Project can work with your community as the project enters the environmental and assessment phase. Food and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.

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Trans Canada Pipeline will be having an open house from 3:00 to 9:00pm at the Heritage Centre to talk and answer questions about their new project, everyone is welcome to attend.

NOVEMBER 1:

Mineral Exploration and Mine Development John Chapman B.Sc., P. Eng., FCIM will be giving a presentation on Mineral Exploration and Mine Development in the Burns Lake Region at 6:00pm. “The Burns Lake Region has significant potential for discovery and development of mineral deposits – however, there is a rising tide of negative forces in British Columbia that is preventing or impairing the mining industry’s ability to construct and operate new mines.” This presentation discusses the mineral resources in the Burns Lake Region and the opportunity for their development, as well as the related needs for (1) low cost reliable electric energy, (2) elimination of excessive and redundant environmental regulations and taxes, (3) commonsense on climate change, and(4) a push back against the groups that are strangling mine development. Historically successful mine developments close to communities will be shown as benchmarks for future British Columbia mine development. The Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with organizing a Xmas parade and Light up festival, if you are interested in helping please contact Shelley at 250 692 3773. Many hands make light work. For more information on any of the above events, please call Shelley at 250-692-3773

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LANA DENONI, CHAIR, TIABC ...From page 6 British Columbia’s location, bordered by the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west, makes it unique within Canada. Its mountain and coastal scenery, opportunities for summer sailing, winter skiing, and other activities such as fishing or sightseeing in coastal or inland waters or experiencing our vibrant cities all make us a world-class destination. Tourism helps to diversify our economy and also brings new community services to permanent residents. BC’s tourism and hospitality industry is now the single largest “primary resource industry” in the province, generating an annual real GDP ($2002) of more than $6.4 billion in 2010, ahead of forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, and agriculture. Tourism and hospitality generated $13.4 billion in annual revenue in 2010. Overall, between 2004 and 2010, industry revenues grew by a total of 25.5 per cent, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.2 per cent. The provincial government’s Gaining the Edge: A Five-year Strategy for Tourism in British Columbia targets revenue growth of five per cent a year that will top $18 billion in tourism spending by 2016. The fastest growing sectors for tourism job growth over the next decade are expected to

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be recreation and entertainment and travel services. There are an estimated 17,943 tourism-related businesses across the province, employing about 260,000 workers, or 10.8 per cent of B.C.’s total labour force of 2.4 million people. More than 80 per cent of tourism’s new job openings are projected to come in Food and Beverage Services (43,410 openings), Recreation and Entertainment (20,530 openings) and the Accommodation sector (18,920 openings). “After several years of slow labour growth, the tourism industry is poised to expand,” said Arlene Keis, Chief Executive Officer of go2.

“Labour shortages are already being felt in places like Northern B.C., the Thompson Okanagan and in the Rockies regions. By 2016, the crunch will be more acute throughout the province.” “The tourism industry often provides people with their important first job and sets them on their career path,” said Keis. “Tourism is also the largest employer of youth, with one in four British Columbians under the age of 24 working in the industry.” “This anticipated growth in tourism reinforces the need to plan carefully and ensure that there are enough workers with the right skills in the right com-

munities to meet the tourism industry’s future labour needs,” said Keis. Boomer Gaye Dolezal of Sidney, BC says “Working parttime in Tourism Information was a fun way for me to use my great knowledge of Canadian cities. I often astounded visitors with the connections I could make to their hometowns.” She adds “People like to feel like welcome guests, not just tourists.” Career section of go2hr.ca: http://www. go2hr.ca/careers-tourism Tourism Labour Market Strategy: http:// www.go2hr.ca/strategy

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SOUTHSIDE BARN STILL STANDING AFTER 100 YEARS In 1910 William (Billy) Bickle rode horseback from Hazelton to the Southside and established a homestead in what is now the Tatalrose area. In 1912 he built a large log barn. 100 years later Billy’s son Ian came back to the Lakes District from his home in New Zealand and met up with Billy’s grandson Bruce Bickle of Langley to visit with friends in the area . They went to see the old homestead and were pleased to find that the barn is still standing with most of the roof still intact. Submitted photo

Community Information Session Join Us Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. is proposing to develop an approximately 700 kilometre provincially regulated pipeline to safely deliver natural gas from the Groundbirch area, near Dawson Creek, B.C., to the LNG Canada gas liquefaction facility proposed to be developed by Shell Canada Ltd. and its partners near Kitimat, B.C. Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited. Please join us for our first community information session and learn more about: • • • • • • •

Coastal GasLink and TransCanada Community and Aboriginal engagement Environmental protection Jobs and business opportunities Pipeline safety The conceptual route Why Coastal Gaslink is needed

Date: Thursday 25 October, 2012 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Heritage Centre 540 Highway 16 Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 Project representatives will be available throughout the session to answer questions and share information. Light refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to make this session but would like more information you can contact our project team by email (coastalgaslink@transcanada.com) or by telephone at 1.855.633.2011 (toll-free). TransCanada is Canada’s largest builder and operator of natural gas pipelines. We have been in business for 60 years, including 50 years in southeast B.C. We are proud of our track record, both in terms of working with communities and of construction safety and safe long-term operations. www.transcanada.com/coastalgaslink

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Takysie Lake adventure site proposed WALTER STRONG Kelly Friesen of the Southside Economic Development Association (SEDA) would like to see as many people as possible cast a vote for the development of a Takysie Lake Adventure Site and Nature Trail at the current BC Forest Rec. site at Takysie Lake. Friesen has posted the project to the Aviva Community Fund website in an attempt to raise up to $50,000. “We already have up to $60,000 committed in matching funds from the Nechako Kitimat Development Fund (NKDF), but we’ll need to raise the matching funds first,” said Friesen. “The more support we can get the better. This is going to cost over $200,000 by the time we’re done,” she said.

The current site is run down and in need of a face lift. “We’ll have a climbing wall, a bouldering wall, a dock, a boat launch, a BBQ pit and a trail,” said Friesen. “We want to get more and more people coming over to the Southside. SEDA has been working to develop the recreation site for a number of years. In 2003 they had funding to develop trails in the area, but they ran into issues with private property interests that prevented the completion of the enhancement. “We’ll build a trail that stays on the rec site,” Friesen said, “but the Lakes District Trail Society will build a trail that links with ours.” The Aviva Community Fund is a one million dollar fund that will be shared by winning entries that make it through semi-finals and

finals. Entries move on from one stage to the next through public voting. “We got started too late to get enough votes in the first round voting,” said Friesen. Every entrant has three chances to move from the preliminary round to the semi-finals. Her proposal didn’t get through in the first round, but she’s optimistic about getting through in this the second round of voting. “We’ll need at least 2000 votes to get through to the semi-finals,” said Friesen. Anyone can vote. Just head over to the Aviva website and register to vote. SEDA’s entry in the 2012 Aviva Community fund can be found at: http://www.avivacommunityfund. org/ideas/acf15175. Voting has already begun.

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Every member of the Lakes District Film Society will have an opportunity early next month to take home a free movie pass. To earn that free ticket, all film society members have to do is attend the organization’s annual general meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Burns Lake Public Library. On the Nov. 1 agenda will be a report from the directors, presentation of the society’s 2011 financial statements, and the election of directors and officers. Nine seats on the board will be up for

grabs at the meeting. While it’s possible that many members of the current executive will be re-elected, the society is guaranteed to have a new president after Nov. 1. Michael Riis-Christianson, who has served in that capacity since the society’s incorporation in 2009, has indicated he will not be seeking re-election. “My current work commitments don’t allow me to dedicate as much time to society affairs as I would like,” he explained. “However, it’s been an honor to serve the film society, and I’m very proud of what our board of directors has managed to achieve in three short years. Thanks to the

support of our more than 100 members and the community as a whole, we’ve successfully reopened the Beacon Theatre as Canada’s third community-owned cinema – and one of the best equipped theatres in Northern British Columbia.” Riis-Christianson encouraged local residents – and particularly film society members – to attend the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM). “This is your opportunity to learn about the society’s activities in the past year, and have direct input into the operation of the Beacon Theatre in 2013,” he noted. “And remember, it’s our society’s policy that every member who

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Thank you to the students at WKE for the fantastic assembly and to all the teachers and friends for the beautiful gifts and wonderful party. It’s a privilege to know such amazing people. ~ Judy Payne

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The University of Northern British Columbia does archeological field work along the Babine River Submitted photo this past summer.

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Silent Auction Pines Family Council is holding a Silent Auction Fundraiser Oct. 26 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Mall

Burns Lake & District Seniors Meeting Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Regional District Meeting Room, upstairs. All 50+ seniors welcome.

UNBC Excavation Uncovers Centuries-worth of Artifacts for Northern BC First Nation

Contributed The Department of Anthropology at the University of Northern British Columbia recently finished excavating the remains of an ancient fishing village on the Babine River 100 km northeast of Smithers. The project was part of a continuing partnership between the Department, the University, and the Lake Babine Nation (LBN). “We recovered a tremendous amount of interesting data, including over 400 artifacts made from stone, bone, bark and metal,” says UNBC Anthropology Professor Farid Rahemtulla who directed the project. “The nature of these materials indicates potentially a large time span of use for the house, from ancient times to European

contact and into more recent times.” A crew including several UNBC student volunteers spent six weeks in July, August, and September excavating the remains of one of the many long houses at the ancient fishing village. “Contributing to such a project at an undergraduate level was extremely valuable in developing skills and experiencing the time, work, and emotions that are put into a project,” says UNBC Anthropology student Delaney Prysnuk. “Understanding and applying the concepts and politics that we are taught in class in a real life situation is very important.” In 2010, the village was the focus of UNBC’s Archaeology Field School, which revealed that the settle-

ment was at least 1,300 years old. As a result of those findings, the LBN invited the Department to conduct a more research-intensive excavation, funded by the LBN Treaty Office. Lake Babine Nation expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Dr. Rahemtulla and said it is pleased to see the protocol agreement between Lake Babine and UNBC resulting in such mutually beneficial projects. "These findings confirm the histories that our elders have passed on to us," says Chief Wilfred Adam of Lake Babine Nation. "It is gratifying to see multi-year projects such as this one moving ahead. We look forward to working with UNBC on many more projects in the future." Dr. Rahemtulla says the next step will be to

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Syrian president 6. Grand Caravan brand 11. Immeasurably small 14. Myriagram 15. Yellow-fever mosquito

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Kerr Road, Burns Lake Church Service at 10:30 am Sunday School at 9:15 am for all ages, Youth Group Fridays 7-9 pm 250-692-3259

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.

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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.

Crib Thursdays at 7:00pm

Phone: 250-692-3232

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21. An Indian dress 22. Expenditure 24. Ribbed or corded fabric 25. Can top 27. So. African Music Awards 28. Weather directionals 30. A scrap of cloth 31. Gin & vermouth cocktails 32. A way to lessen 33. Contended with difficulties 36. Egyptian beetle 37. CNN’s Turner 38. A quick light pat 39. Shipment, abbr. 41. Resin-like insect secretion 42. Goat and camel hair fabric 43. Superficially play at 46. Network of veins or nerves 49. Atomic #44 51. Wager 52. The time something has existed 53. Physician’s moniker 54. Talk excessively 55. Pre-Tokyo 58. Out of print 59. Ducktail hairstyle 60. Carrier’s invention 61. Canadian province

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The Pines will be holding a silent auction Friday, Oct. 26 at the Lakeview Mall from 10 am to 5 pm. All proceeds go to the family council for recreational equipment. Come out and show your support Burns Lake & District Seniors Meeting on November 6 at 1 pm at the Regional District Meeting Room, upstairs. All 50+ seniors welcome. The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society will be open from 11am to 2pm the following days in Oct. Tue., Wed. & Fri. Call us at (250) 692-7203. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888-939-3333. New volunteers are always welcome.

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

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CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

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

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

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

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ANNE CANNON

Anne Cannon was born on September 20, 1921 to Onofrey and Dora Stadnyk as Anna Stadnyk at Sarto, Manitoba. Anneâ€™s grandparents were Michael and Katherina Stadnyk. Michael together with his brothers Pytro and John came to Canada in 1890 eventually landing in the Stuartburn District of Manitoba in 1896. On April 11, 1902 Michael filed for 160 acres at Vita, Manitoba with a fee of $10.00 through Dominion Lands Interim Homestead Act and the farm prospered being river bottom land along the Rat River raising cattle and crops. Anneâ€™s grandparents good fortune didnâ€™t last with both dying tragically. Michael got hung up in the axle of a runaway wagon and Katherina was murdered, her killer was never found. Anneâ€™s father, Onofrey, filed for 160 acres at Sarto, Manitoba, and in June 1914 he married Dora (nee Boyechko) and began farming. Onofrey was a blacksmith with his shop located on the farm. He also spearheaded the building of the Greek Orthodox Church and the development of the cemetery. Anne often spoke about her childhood and responsibilities. They were working in the summer kitchen; gathering sheaves of wheat; cleaning the barn and chicken house; and the most terrifying of all was going to get the cows for milking with hopes of not seeing the mean bull. Anne also remembered countless wagons and ox carts passing daily by the farm house until a new road was built, then the road fell silent. Anne talked about walking many miles to school each day and of course the barn dances with Ukrainian music. Eventually there was seven children in the family and the farm flourished but her parents got old before their time with Onofrey passing away in 1956 and Dora in 1965. Anne married Paul Konowalchuk on May 23, 1948 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and eventually landed in Kitimat, B.C., where Anne worked for Nesheâ€™s, a dress shop, while Paul worked in Kemano, B.C. Paul passed away in 1961 after a lengthly illness in Vancouver, B.C. Anne married John Cannon on February 17, 1962 in Mission, B.C. where John was employed with his fatherâ€™s business, Cannon Contracting. The call of the north came one day when John became employed with Eurocan Pulp & Paper at Andrew Bay on Ootsa Lake. The family followed and on May 2, 1974 they landed in Burns Lake. The sale of Eurocan to West Fraser in 1982 brought the family to Fraser Lake with employment at Fraser Lake Sawmills. Anne enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, the outdoors and close friends. She was a loving mother and devoted to her family and will be remembered by those who knew her over the years. Written by Richard Cannon.

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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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking thatâ€™s your business - if you want to quit drinking thatâ€™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.

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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 Alzheimerâ€™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. 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 NECHAKO RIVER

FLOW FACTS 17 October 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 852.34 m (2796.41ft) SLS Discharge: 63.57 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 59 m3/s Nautley River: not available Vanderhoof: 82 m3/s Isle Pierre: 180 m3/s 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

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

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WELDER/FABRICATOR Westwinn/KingFisher Boats in Vernon, BC - looking for experienced welders. Quality is #1. Competitive salary & benefit programs. Mon-Fri work week. send resume to recruiting@kingfisherboats.com

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Lake Babine Nation JOB POSTING

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Lakeview Dental Centre Energenic, motivated

F/T CDA OR HYGIENIST

required for Mat leave in February of 2013. Knowledge of the Cleardent Program and asset. Potential to become permanent employment. Hours are Monday to Thursday. Please send resume to Lakeview Dental Centre, Box 310 Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 or fax to 250-692-4251 or email to drboss@telus.net

CONTROLLER Burns Lake Native Development Corporation requires a professional accountant (CGA or CMA) for the half-time position of Controller to oversee financial management functions at this economic development organization. Reporting to the General Manager, the Controller is responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements, budgeting, supervising, and providing general business advice. The part-time position requires experience with Adagio or AccPac, good communication and decision-making skills, and proven supervisory abilities. Experience in public practice, fund accounting and accounting for logging companies an asset. Cindy Shelford, General Manager Burns Lake Native Development Corp PO Box 1030, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Website: www.blndc.ca Fax: (250) 692-7483 E-mail: blndc@blndc.ca Deadline for application is November 9, 2012 at 5pm

â€œA WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGIONâ€? 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

Job Posting â€“ Burns Lake Transfer Station Attendant

HOUSING MANAGER

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako requires an attendant to operate the Burns Lake Transfer Station.

The Housing Manager is responsible for the administration, management and delivery of all social housing programs, services and properties within the community of Woyenne, Tachet and Fort Babine.

The general duties of the attendant will be: â€˘ Daily operations of the transfer station including operation and maintenance of a skid-steer loader; â€˘ Loading 53 foot walking ďŹ‚oor trailers in a safe and efďŹ cient manner; â€˘ Greeting and assisting the public; â€˘ Management of waste on site including regular clean up of site; â€˘ Monitoring and reporting of transfer station activities including recycling initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS: Experience with Financial, Human Resources and Program Management; Business Administration certiďŹ cate / degree preferred. Knowledgeable about low income housing programs and associated funding sources and current real estate law and practices. Understanding of contract negotiation methods and legal procedures. Effective verbal and listening communication skills Effective public relations and public speaking skills Highly proďŹ cient computer skills Strong time and stress management skills Possess valid Driverâ€™s License; own a vehicle (an asset) Lake Babine Nation offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. Please provide cover letter, resume and three (3) references to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com

DEADLINE: November 16, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. Only those short-listed will be contacted.

Skills that the attendant should possess: â€˘ Good public relations skills; â€˘ Be physically ďŹ t and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions; â€˘ An ability to keep a well organized and clean and tidy site; â€˘ Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment. The hours of operation of the facility are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and closed Statutory holidays. The successful candidate will work under an averaging agreement, 7 days on (Monday through Sunday) followed by 7 days off, for a total of 66 hours every two weeks. This posting is for a permanent full time position upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. The Burns Lake Transfer Station Attendant position offers a competitive wage and includes a comprehensive beneďŹ ts package. Resumes will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Regional District ofďŹ ce in Burns Lake and may be hand delivered or faxed to 250-692-3305. Resumes should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.

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Employment Caretakers/ Residential Managers MOTEL ASST Manager team to run small nice Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, in good Health, fulltime live-in position. Call 250586-1633 or email: kjjr27@hotmail.com

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANICâ€™S HELPER Top rates and beneÂżts package. Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to reception@tahtsa.ca

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Education/Trade Schools TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

Help Wanted 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. A PIZZA shop in Burns Lake is looking for a perm. f/time Cook and Pizza Maker. Must have min. 1 yr. exp. in Indian / Western fusion cooking and pizza making (Indian style pizzas, samosas, curry dishes). Wages $11-$13/hr. Email resume to: cdn241pizza@gmail.com Central Interior BC HVAC & Electrical company is seeking a journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic. Experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is an asset. We offer competitive wages and benefits. If you enjoy the challenges of a variety of work including service, maintenance, and installs, and enjoy living in a community offering the best of outdoor activities, then we many be a perfect fit for you. Please respond with resume, including references to Fax: 250-398-9099 or email to: horizonclimatecontrols@ shawbiz.ca

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Experienced industrial supply sales person and counter person and a road sales person needed in Burns Lake. Apply in person with resume at D.T.U. Atten: Bob or email directo@telus.net, fax: 250-692-3026 or call 250-692-3031. EDMONTON BASED Company seeks experienced Dozer, Excavator and Grader Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Accommodations and subsistence provided. Fax 780-488-3002; jobs@commandequipment.com ERNIE Oâ€™S Restaurant and Pub Edson, Alberta requires line cooks. $13 - $16 per hour. Subsidized housing available. Fax resume to 780-723-3603 email: ernieos.doug@telus.net

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

The Village of Burns Lake is currently seeking proposals for an hourly contract rate to repair and maintain various pieces of equipment. The successful proponent must be a certiďŹ ed mechanic with own tools, have a valid Village of Burns Lake Business License, and be registered with WorkSafeBC. For more information please contact Sheryl Worthing at the Village OfďŹ ce at 250-692-7587. Proposals in the form of a cover letter with supporting documentation will be accepted until a suitable applicant is found.

Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting â€“ Competition #297 CORR Home Program - Youth Resource Worker/Burns Lake Smithers Community Services Association has an immediate opening for a Youth Resource Worker to assist in our CORR Homes Program in Burns Lake and surrounding area. This is a part time position (approx. 10-15 hrs per week) with a Ă exiEOe scheduOe. Youth Resource Workers aOso receives a monthOy retainer shouOd a youth Ee residing in the home or not.

CERTIFIED AND UNCERTIFIED TEACHER REPLACEMENTS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires 7eacher 5eSlacePeQts (certiÂżeG) Ior the 1 1 school \ear. $ll certiÂżeG 7eacher 5eSlacePeQts Pust suSSl\ Getails aQG GocuPeQtatioQ oI certiÂżcatioQ aQG experience. 7he District is also lookinJ Ior applicants Ior the 7eacher 5eplacePent (uncertiÂżeG) list. ,I \ou haYe attenGeG or are consiGerinJ attenGinJ colleJe or uniYersit\ anG are thinkinJ oI pursuinJ a career in the ÂżelG oI eGucation \ou Pa\ Ee interesteG in ZorkinJ as a 5eplacePent 7eacher in orGer to EecoPe Pore IaPiliar Zith the teachinJ proIession. All Teacher Replacement applicants must complete a *eneral Application Ior TeachinJ Iorm. Application Iorms ma\ Ee oEtaineG Irom the School District 2IÂżce in 9anGerhooI or %urns Lake or Irom ZZZ.sG91.Ec.ca. (Yer\one Zho preYiousl\ ZorkeG Ior the District as a Teacher Replacement (certiÂżeG or uncertiÂżeG) must reappl\ eYer\ \ear. To reappl\ contact Donna %enson at 9 at the %urns Lake ReJional 2IÂżce. School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) ZoulG like to thank all applicants in aGYance Ior their interest hoZeYer onl\ those selecteG Ior an interYieZ Zill Ee contacteG. 3lease IorZarG applications to Rick Pooley Assistant SuperintenGent School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) ReJional 2IÂżce %ox %urns Lake %.&. 9 - 1( Telephone ( ) 9 1 )ax ( ) 9 1

Position summary: The Youth Resource Worker provides support to young offenders in meeting their court appointed goaOs and reintegrating into their home communities. This position reTuires knowOedge in the appOication of various human and sociaO deveOopment frameworks and demonstrated skiOOs and competencies working with youth. Ongoing support and training is provided. 4uaOiĂ€Fations: A post secondary degree dipOoma or certiĂ€cate in SociaO Work and experience serving cOients in youth criminaO Mustice or eTuivaOent comEination of education and experience. AppOicants must demonstrate the aEiOity to communicate cOearOy and dipOomaticaOOy and Ee aEOe to work independentOy in a high demand capacity. AdditionaOOy appOicants must undergo a criminaO record check Ee wiOOing to work outside of normaO Eusiness hours and aOso possess a vaOid COass 5 driverÂˇs Oicense and have access to own transportation. Please apply with resume to: Competition #297 - Youth Resource Worker - Burns Lake 6mithers &ommunity 6erYiFes $ssoFiation 15 Â˛ B RaiOway Avenue Box 759 Smithers BC 90- 210 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or emaiO generaO#scsa.ca -oE 'escription AvaiOaEOe at Smithers Community Services Association &losinJ 'ate: 2FtoEer

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Expanding Your Business? PLUMBER / GASFITTER â€“ BURNS LAKE School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an opening for a Plumber / Gasfitter in the Burns Lake area. This position is 8 hour per day, 5 days per week. Traveling to various locations in the school district will be required.

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The district is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual. The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria. z z z z

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completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) valid BC Trades Certification as a Plumber valid BC Trades Certification as a Gasfitter (Class B) BC Driverâ€™s License - Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driverâ€™s abstract Significant experience working with HVAC systems and DDCâ€™s experience gained through both Trades Qualification apprenticeship programs inclusive of 1 year industry related experience WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures

Additional information regarding this position can be found on our website at www.sd91.bc.ca. ResumĂŠs must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on our website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 1, 2012. Please forward your application to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY LILLIAN FONTAINE, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF BURNS LAKE, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of the same to the law firm of WARREN CHAPMEN LAW OFFICE, solicitor for the personal representative at P.O. Box 258, Burns Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1E0, on or before the 10th day of December 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claim of which the Personal Representatives then has no knowledge. Personal Representative, by: Warren Chapmen, Solicitor

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TWO BEDROOM basement suite. Clean and quiet, close to LDSS. Electric/Gas heat. $650/mo. plus EDD. Phone (250) 692-3420 - Call after 10am. Available Nov. 1, 2012

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN STAUDT, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF BURNS LAKE, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of the same to the law firm of WARREN CHAPMEN LAW OFFICE, solicitor for the personal representative at P.O. Box 258, Burns Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1E0, on or before the 10th day of December 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claim of which the Personal Representatives then has no knowledge. Personal Representative, by: Warren Chapmen, Solicitor

• Also a guest house and other outbuildings • On 20 acres of land • 420 feet of Lake shore with a boat shelter ASKING $230,000 Call John at (250) 695-6548

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site management. Heat, hot water and cable included for $700 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN RAYMOND FONTAINE, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF BURNS LAKE, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of the same to the law firm of WARREN CHAPMEN LAW OFFICE, solicitor for the personal representative at P.O. Box 258, Burns Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1E0, on or before the 10th day of December 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claim of which the Personal Representatives then has no knowledge. Personal Representative, by: Warren Chapmen, Solicitor

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0128

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORNA EVELYNE BENNETT, Deceased Formerly 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 25th 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

Please be advised that John Mould is proposing to remove 15 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0128 located southwest of Francois Lake (Ootsa Nadina Road). Inquires and/or comments must be submitted to The Forestdale Canyon Adventure Ltd. (Alison Patch, RPF) at Box 31, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 by November 23, 2012. Only written inquires received by this date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting the above mentioned at 250-6956340.

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Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Lakes District Branch, Burns Lake, BC is looking for quality professional custodial services. A complete list of required services is available at the BVCU office at Lakeview Mall, 117 Highway 16 Burns Lake, BC. Individuals and firms interested in providing these services should contact Sandy Doré, Branch Manager, or Crystal Miller, Office Supervisor at 250 692-7761 for further information and to arrange for a pre-bid walk through of the premises Bids for custodial services will be accepted up to and including November 15, 2012. All bids must be submitted to:Canada’s largest kitchen, Sandy Doré bed & bath superstore! Bulkley Valley Credit Union Lakeview Mall, 117 Highway 16 PO Box 1029 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Bulkley Valley Credit Union reserves the right to reject SAVE TIME. SAVE MONEY. any or all bids.

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37, 3RD Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 www.rdbn.bc.ca PH: 250-692-3195 • FX: 250-692-3305 • TF: 800-320-3339 • EMAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

BURNS LAKE ICE ARENA SERVICE AMENDMENT

NOTICE OF OTHER VOTING

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO BYLAW NO. 1609

A bylaw to amend the tax limit of the Burns Lake Ice Arena Service WHEREAS the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has established by Bylaw No. 689 the Burns Lake Ice Arena Local Service Area with the participating areas being the Village of Burns Lake, Electoral Area “B” and a portion of Electoral Area “E”; AND WHEREAS the Regional Board wishes to amend the tax limit; AND WHEREAS under Section 802(1)(b) of the Local Government Act, all of the participants have consented to the adoption of this Bylaw. AND WHEREAS the approval of the Inspector of Municipalities has been obtained under Section 801 of the Local Government Act; AND WHEREAS participating area approval has been obtained under Section 801.2 of the Local Government Act. NOW THEREFORE the Regional Board of the Regional District of BulkleyNechako, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. Section 4 of Bylaw No. 689 as amended, is hereby repealed and the following substituted therefore: 4. The maximum annual requisition for the Local Service shall be SEVENTY-SEVEN CENTS PER THOUSAND DOLLARS ($0.77 per $1,000) applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the participating area plus, until and including the year 2019, an additional SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($75,000) DOLLARS for the renovation of the Arena and replacement of equipment at the arena together with the costs of repaying debt (both principal and interest) thereon. 2. This bylaw may be cited as the “Burns Lake Ice Arena Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1609, 2011.” READ A FIRST TIME this 17th day of November, 2011. READ A SECOND TIME this 17th day of November, 2011. READ A THIRD TIME this 17th day of November, 2011. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 1609 at third reading. __________________________ Corporate Administrator CONSENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BURNS LAKE received this 13th day of December, 2011. APPROVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF MUNICIPALITIES this 6th day of September, 2012. ASSENT OF ELECTORS OBTAINED this ADOPTED this

day of

, 2012.

__________________________ Chairperson

__________________________ Corporate Administrator

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 1609 as adopted. __________________________ Corporate Administrator TAKE NOTICE that the above is a true copy of the proposed bylaw on which the vote of the electors within Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and a portion of Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako will be taken. The question that is to be voted on is:

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“Are you in favour of Burns Lake Ice Arena Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1609, which would increase the maximum annual tax requisition for the Burns Lake Arena Service: •

from the existing annual tax limit of $112,500, plus $75,000 for arena renovations, equipment replacement and debt repayment;

•

to the amount determined by applying a rate of $0.77 per $1,000 to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area each year (equal to $211,325 based on 2012 assessments, for example), plus the existing $75,000 for arena renovations, equipment replacement and debt repayment?”

The tax rate referred to above does not include the 5.25% fee charged by the Province to collect taxes for regional districts. General Voting Day will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Ofﬁce, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C and Rose Lake Hall, 27239 Highway 16 West, Rose Lake, B.C.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this referendum will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • • • • •

you are a Canadian citizen; and you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and you are not disqualiﬁed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law.

Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search). It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met. RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES OWNED. Companies/Corporations Properties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote. Classes of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s License, a BCID card, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle license, A British Columbia CareCard or GoldCareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance from SDES8, a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING

Advance voting will be available to qualiﬁed electors as follows:

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity. A copy of the bylaw may be inspected at the Regional District of BulkleyNechako office, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. from Monday to Friday (except holidays) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer or Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. Given under my hand this 7th day of September, 2012. _____________________________________ Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer

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Braidwood emphasized that he stands by the core finding of his inquiry, which is that police in B.C. should continue to use them with new training and strict new rules.

Tom Fletcher Retired judge Thomas Braidwood is "very pleased with the response" to his recommendations on the use of Taser stun guns by police in the wake of Robert Dziekanski's death in 2007. Braidwood testified Tuesday before a legislature committee, after a senior RCMP official reported on training and procedure changes that led to an 87 per cent reduction in use of Tasers to subdue people. Braidwood emphasized that he stands by the core finding of his inquiry, which is that police in B.C. should continue to use them with new training and strict new rules. Those province-wide rules include requiring police to determine that the subject is causing bodily harm or is about to, and mandate that "de-escalation" or crisis intervention techniques be taught and used before a Taser is. He described a basic technique that could have been used when four Richmond RCMP of-

ficers approached a distraught Dziekanski at Vancouver International Airport. If one of those officers had simply pulled up a chair and sat down, Braidwood said, Dziekanski would likely be alive today. Similar techniques can defuse even violent domestic disputes, rightly considered by police to be their most dangerous calls, said Braidwood, a former prosecutor who went on to serve as a B.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal justice. The Taser rules also require police to have an automated defibrillator in the car, or in a supervisor's vehicle in communities of 5,000 people or less. Independent testing of the stun guns is also required, and the rules apply to all municipal police in B.C. as well. On Monday, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Randy Beck told the committee that new training began in 2011. By then the fallout from the Dziekanski case had led to a steep decrease in use of Tasers.

Braidwood noted that so far there has not been a corresponding increase in police use of guns. "Have more police officers been injured while restraining violent subjects, or have officers discovered that other tools in their arsenal, such as training in crisis intervention techniques, have resolved many of these potentially dangerous confrontations without resorting to use of conducted energy weapons?" he asked. "It would appear to be a fruitful area for more research." Braidwood's inquiry led not only to new Taser procedures, but also the establishment of B.C.'s new Independent Investigations Office, the civilian-led agency that began work this summer to take control of all policeinvolved incidents that result in death or serious bodily harm. Braidwood said the steps taken since his inquiry have filled a gap in the civilian oversight of police that is "a fundamental tenet that distinguishes Canada from totalitarian or dictatorial states."

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