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BRUINS TAKE THIRD IN WEEKEND PEE WEE LEVEL-A TOURNAMENT The Burns Lake Pee Wee A Bruins took third overall at a weekend tournament in Burns Lake that brought teams from Prince George to Prince Rupert to town. Pictured above, Blain Worthing slaps one past Fraser Lake. Full story and photos on page 17. Walter Strong photo

Huge resource tax-dollar potential Proposed industrial projects could almost double regional district of Bulkley Nechako tax base WALTER STRONG Franca Petrucci of Spectra Energy led a delegation to the Jan. 24, 2013 board meeting of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN). His presentation concerned the recently announced joint proposal of Spectra Energy and the BG Group to build a liquid natural gas (LNG) pipeline from Northeast B.C. to Prince Rupert. The proposed pipeline would be

similar in capacity to the proposed Transcanada Coastal Gaslink project which is currently working on its provincial environmental assessment. The pipeline would connect shale gas fields in the Fort Nelson and Fort St. John areas to proposed LNG terminals in Prince Rupert via a pipeline running westward more than 140 kms north of Burns Lake. The Spectra BG Group proposal

is the fourth proposed LNG pipeline that would cross RDBN areas. A fifth pipeline, the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline has also been proposed to transport modified bitumen from Northern Alberta to Kitimat, B.C. Any of these pipeline projects would contribute to the RDBN annual tax base. The Mount Milligan Mine project, expected to be ready for production this year, will also contrib-

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ute to the RDBN tax base. If all four LNG pipelines and the Milligan Mine project were up and running, the estimated tax impact for the RDBN, the Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District (SNRHD), and the North West Regional Hospital District (NWRHD) would total over $6.2 million. If the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project were to come online, then an additional $2 million would drop into RDBN and

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hospital district coffers for a total of over $9.5 million per year. These figures, provided to the board of directors of the RDBN by Hans Berndorff, Financial Administrator for the RDBN, are based on 2012 tax rates and do not include school taxes or other provincial property taxes. Focussing on the Lakes District, the 2012 tax base for the RDBN and the SNRHD combined was $9 More on page 3...

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Makereth that she make her proposal for a therapy pool public. As reported last week in the Lake District News, a water-therapy pool would help meet the short and long-term needs of Makereth’s daughter, who will undergo a series of operations in the treatment of her cerebral palsy. She suggested that the pool would also be beneficial to the general physical therapy needs of residents in the Lakes District.

Jared Lalick, a registered physiotherapist with Total Physio out of Houston and Burns Lake, agreed with Mackereth. He said it would be an asset to the region and that it would be kept very busy meeting local needs. Michael McMillan, Chief Operating Officer for Northern Interior Health, expressed scepticism of the idea that a therapy-pool could be added to the hospital design at this late a date in the bid and construction process.

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“It would be a very challenging proposal now, given where we are in terms of the approvals the government has given us,” McMillan said. “At this point it would be exceptionally difficult to add it [the pool] to the project.” Northern Health is in the final days of selecting one of three design and build teams that had been shortlisted for the project. A final selection is expected before the end of March 2013. McMillan said the three

proposals under consideration are very detailed, including engineering, structural, electrical, and architectural plans. Full construction costing is included in the three proposals, without allowance for significant change from the detailed request for proposals at the base of the construction bid process. “To add something as complicated as a pool would be difficult,” he said. “It would More on page 5...

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It’s spring somewhere You know that spring is just around the corner when tree planters start to return to Vancouver Island to take advantage of the first region in the province to come into planting season conditions. I’ve heard that some folks are hanging up their skis and airing out their planting gear to head out from the B.C. interior — still very much in winter mode — to the Island. Now, even north Vancouver Island is a southerly destination from Burns Lake, so nobody’s calling it spring yet around here. It just feels a little bit like spring is right around the corner because we’ve had so much mild weather re-

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Stage set for B.C. senate election Cannon will roar across the Inner Harbour on the morning of Feb. 12 to mark the opening of the 2013 legislature session. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon will inspect the troops and present her inaugural Throne Speech, setting out the B.C. Liberal government’s goals for the coming year. This ritual will kick off a legislative session that is expected to run until March 14, where the official Parliamentary Calendar shows a three-week break for Easter. Debate is unlikely to resume in April, as the election campaign will be in full roar by then. This means there will be a grand total of 19 sitting days to push through a budget and a raft of legislation. Here’s my unofficial preview. The pre-election budget will be presented Feb. 19 by Finance Minister Michael de Jong. Premier Christy Clark has decreed that it must be balanced, and the government has made extra efforts to armour itself against what will likely be the loudest debate ahead. First, de Jong held a pre-budget meeting of the government’s blue-chip forecast council in public. This provided a visual record of what happens every year, when the finance ministry solicits the same sort of independent advice as most competent democracies, and bases its numbers on that. Then the finance ministry hired former Bank of Montreal chief economist Tim O’Neill, who will act as an unofficial version of the parliamentary budget officer in Ottawa. Now that we have simultaneous oversight of child welfare and the police, the next step is to extend it to finance bureaucrats. Regardless of party, the government has to produce a three-year set of forecasts to replace the current one. A lot of election energy will go into competing claims

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cently. The early start to winter didn’t help our perceptions either. The Omineca Ski Club was able to have their trails in great shape almost a month earlier than usual, so it’s felt like a long winter. On the other hand, we had a late start to the professional hockey season, which really threw perceptions off for a lot of Canadians. Normally the hockey season would have been well-underway before the start of the ski season, but instead it’s only just started. One joker said that, with the late start of hockey this year, the Stanley Cup final game should happen sometime within the first week of next season. Speaking of seasons, what happened to the downhill ski season? Not that it’s much of a concern in Burns Lake, but the early and heavy snowfall didn’t amount to much west of Burns Lake. The ski hill in Smithers has about half the snow pack it had last year, if you can trust the giant snow level ‘ruler’ painted onto the front of a chairlift post. As for the famously cold Burns Lake winter weather, there hasn’t been much of it. Sure, we had a couple of cold weeks where nighttime lows consistently dropped to minus 27 degrees Celsius, but from what some old-timers have told me, that’s nothing. Back in their younger days, minus 27 would have been a daytimehigh in the winter that they could only have hoped for. T-shirt weather. Apparently. It’s a good thing things are warming up around Burns Lake. With pending reductions to Greyhound bus services coming up soon, there won’t be as many opportunities for people to get away. This early warm weather and the snow melt it brings might help bring the bike trails into condition earlier this spring. Maybe it’ll be a bumper year, with 2012-13 having an early ski season and an early bike season. More significantly, an early spring might allow some major construction to get underway around Burns Lake sooner than expected. The arena expansion, the hospital replacement, and of course, the rebuild of the Babine mill. That’s a lot of activity all at once in Burns Lake. Maybe that’s part of the anticipation for an early spring, just to see these projects finally get underway. For workers whose employment benefits have run out, the spring construction season can’t come soon enough.

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Northern Health describes pool proposal as unlikely ...From page 2 potentially delay the process. We’d have to give an extension and we need to hit a [weather] window in terms of breaking ground and site preparation. All has to be underway this spring to keep to timelines.”

McMillan added that the addition of a therapy pool, even a small one, would mean something else would have to be sacrificed to accommodate it. Miller acknowledges Northern Health’s concerns for making significant changes or additions to the detailed design and

construction guidelines already in hand. But he remains optimistic that something can be done. “You’re going to need quite a bit of public support to get something like this moving forward,” Miller said. “We’ve asked RDBN staff to find out

whether there is still an opportunity to have this kind of input into the design and construction of the hospital.” Miller expects to hear back from staff before the next health board meeting scheduled for Feb. 14, where he expects some discussion of the proposal.

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Editor: Although the timber supply does not exist to allow the Burns Lake sawmill to be rebuilt without negatively affecting other mills, communities, and jobs on Hwy. 16, the government has chosen to ignore this reality and appears intent on getting the Burns Lake mill rebuilt at any cost. “Any cost” includes the commitment to introduce legislation this spring that will enable Cabinet to give Hampton Affiliates, an American company, exclusive rights over specific areas of our public forests in the Lakes Timber Supply Area in a manner that will open the door to the broadscale privatization of our public forests. In their dying days, the BC Liberals will introduce enabling legislation that will allow politicians to give forest companies exclusive rights over our public forests without the checks and balances of governing laws or regulations, or the guaranteed scrutiny of a transparent public

process. The Social Credit Party attempted a similar “rollover” of replaceable volumebased licenses to areabased tenures in 1988. The Socred forests minister of the day estimated their legislation would put over 60 per cent of B.C.’s public forests under the exclusive control of private companies. The NDP Forest Critic at the time dubbed the legislation “privatization on a massive scale,” and it was squashed by significant public backlash. Twenty-five years later, our forests are under assault by pests, disease, and fire. As the Auditor General pointed out, we have an appallingly weak forest inventory. And only a few large companies now hold replaceable volumebased timber licenses. Yet with the BC Liberal Party on the verge of losing the May election, they’re going to ram legislation through the BC Legislature that will do what Social Credit could not obtain

the social licence to do in 1988. As last summer’s Timber Supply Committee found out, the social licence still doesn’t exist to support the wholesale rollover of renewable forest licenses to area-based tenures. That’s why the Committee did not recommend this action. Instead, it gave some

cautionary provisos to government for consideration “if conversion to more area-based tenures is desirable.” I plan to oppose this legislation when it is introduced this spring. Then, decide for yourself whether it ought to be supported or opposed. Bob Simpson MLA Cariboo North

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It’s been 72 years since Burns Lake has been my town

In my Jan. 23 paper I wrote the story about the four horses and a sleigh load of timothy seed that went through the ice on Francois Lake. I guess I did not finish it off. Yes, Billy Bickle did go down with the his load and his four horses but on the way down he noticed the hole in the lake so he swam out of the hole onto good solid ice. He was well known in the Lakes District and was a very good friend of our family for many years. He told me this story. Sorry I slipped up on finishing the story. As a matter of interest as this I slipped up on. A reader was asking if there were any deaths through drownings through the

ice. I only know of three; Alec Fergeson, Frank Walters and Tommy Juster. There may have been more I don’t know. With all the traffic during the winter months it’s a surprise there wasn’t more. My phone number is (250) 692-3554. Little tid bits On the news today there was a question that came up. “Would you use year round schooling for your child?” Lots of questions on that one. I would guess the parents would have something to say on that one. This would no doubt throw a kink into the family summer holidays. I think it’s just talk to even think about doing away with the summer holidays, but then funny things have happened. Another thing that has come to my attention and that’s on the front of the local paper. Penny going out of circulation what else will they think of next. My thoughts on the matter “musing but confusing.” Things are confusing enough now so this will no doubt add a bit more. I wonder if the U.S.

of A will follow suite. Big Changes I have seen so many changes in our whole Lakes District. We made our home here and it was good. September 1941 was our arrival, it’s hard to realize how time flies. We unloaded our box car and stored our furniture etc. in Mat Nourses feed store. Our home was to be Ootsa Lake and the location would be Marilla. Mother and Brother Peter took the mail stage from Burns Lake to Ootsa Lake landing and then by boat to what was to be our new home. My dad and I loaded up our two wagons with a cow and a calf and mother’s dogs and chickens and two geese and a black cat for luck. We also had five horses for the wagons. The first days we made Mrs. Peterson’s here at the landing. The next day we made Bennett’s stopping house then the third day onto our new home to be. Three long hard days on horses. It wads dark when we made Henson’s, mother

and Peter met us. As the road was very rough we left our cow and calf with the Vantine’s. We stayed in the Henson store but the deal mother and dad had made went sour so we loaded up and headed back to Ootsa landing. The Vantine family are very kind and asked to stay with them. We then stayed with the Bergan’s in a new log house. There was nothing suitable for us so we left for Francois Lake and then on October the first 1941 we took over the Francois Lake store from Vern Taylor and we spent most of our life here. It’s now over 72 years ago. Francois Lake was our home and Burns Lake was our town. I have written a story of our trip and called it Moving on. It’s in much more detail. The store was in a financial bind and the farmers institute had taken it over so it was very fortunate for our family to be there at the right time. Dad had made plans to go back to the prairie and this turned out to be just right for our family. We called it a

miracle. The store building was ideal for our family, half the building was store the other half was residence. The post office was a lean-to on the west side also a cool room and next to it a place for a power plant. In the residence there was a kitchen, living room and two bedrooms. The bathroom was the great outdoors. We hauled up our water from the lake in a barrel. The shop was next to the store joined up by a walkway and the hand gas pump was in front of the store. A big drum heater kept the store warm. We had counters and the groceries were on shelves. We stocked everything from fresh meat, dried fruit, tin heaters, rifle shells, rubber boots, jeans, horse shoes, you name it we had it. Fishing gear, nails and we were known for our bacon. All our groceries came by truck from Vancouver every week. It was a general store and big time. The mail came from Burns Lake by Andy Anderson. All the mail for

both the Francois Lake west and the Southside so it was a busy office. I think mother got $35 a month. Everard Hickey hauled the mail once a week to the west end offices. Colleymount, Clemretta, Noralee and Nadina. Norman Schreiber hauled the mail to all the Southside post offices. He used a pickup truck with racks on the sides with hooks that he would hang cream cans on for Anderson’s vehicle to take to town and shipped to the creamery in Telkwa. The empty cans were handled the same way. Shipping cream was a bit of an income for the farmers on the Southside. Of course this is a bit of history I will try to pass on. I have a photo of the mail being transferred in front of our old store and post office. The post office wicket came from Evesham, Sask. We had it shipped out here. How well I remember as a kid picking up our mail and now to realize I would be giving mail out through the same wicket at Francois Lake.

Shopping has changed so much in my lifetime. After we became settled we had an auction sale. We had brought a plow, a mower, a hay rake and the two wagons plus other stuff. I hated to see our two teams sold. Jack Jones of the J.P. Ranch bought the horses, I kept my saddle horse. Some farmer from the Southside bought the farm machinery. Bill Durban had the machinery loaded and had an accident driving off the ferry on the southside dock. The ferry was not tied up and it slipped out and dropped Durban’s truck with the machinery part way into the lake. Another truck pulled Bill out so it all ended up just fine. Just had my grandson Richard and Dimitra drop in and show me their wee little new born daughter, born on Jan. 24, Zya Josephine Ora Neave. I’m so proud to be a great grandpa again. She is a little beauty. Take care and remember God loves you and so do I.

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You might not notice until you start to look around, but cheese and gravy laden deep-fried french fries are a ubiquitous sight at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena. Plans to reuse the existing kitchen fixtures in the multi-use facility expansion of the arena may mean that the deep-fryer has to go. The engineer’s report is not yet in, but it doesn’t look like the grill and fryer range-hood will meet current code requirements in the new kitchen.

French fries off the menu? Walter Strong Gooey fries could be off the menu in the new concession facilities planned for the Tom Forsyth Multi-Use Facility Expansion. While clogged arteries might not miss the deep-fried delight, concern was raised at last Tuesday’s Village of Burns Lake Committee of the Whole Meeting that some user groups might miss the moneymaking opportunities of a deep-fryer. The issue is that the current range-hood in the arena kitchen does not meet the latest code requirements regarding the size of the hood relative to the size of the range burners and deepfryer. If the kitchen were never moved, then the size of the hood is fine, ‘grandfathered-in,’ so to speak. With the plan to move the kitchen and concession area to the other side of the arena, the kitchen, once it’s put back together again, will fall under new code requirements. The exact cost of a new range-hood and the related electrical upgrades is not known

because planning has been proceeding under the assumption that the old fixtures would be reused as a cost-saving measure. Village chief administrator officer Sheryl Worthing pointed out that deep fried goods are not a universal option at arenas across Northern B.C., and she suggested that there might be some benefit to encouraging more nutritious snack choices. “A few years ago we had a healthy food choices study done and one of the recommendations was to remove the gooey fries from the menu,” Worthing reminded the committee of the whole. Councillors Frank Varga and John Illes both expressed concern

about the elimination of the deep-fryer. Illes’ concern was the potential backlash from the Burns Lake Minor Hockey Association (BLMHA). According to Worthing, the BLMHA had already been brought up to speed on the possible menu change and was okay with it. For coun. Varga, it wasn’t just outraged hockey fans that concerned him, but the financial bottom line. “We want to provide healthy choices,” Varga said. “But we don’t want to restrict opportunities associated with a concession stand. We need to factor that [the cost of a new hood] into the long-run.” Council will consider how to proceed once a final engineering report

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Greyhound to eliminate one Burns Lake run Reduction in service approved; twice daily trips will soon be reduced to once per day Walter Strong

The anticipated reduction in services provided by Greyhound Canada Transportation ULC (Greyhound) between Prince George and Prince Rupert has been finalized and approved by the B.C. Passenger Transport Board (PTB). Within approximately one month, the night time service between Prince George and Prince Rupert that included Burns Lake will no longer run. Currently, 22 trips per week run between Prince George and Prince Rupert. When the route reduction comes into effect, there will be 14 runs between the two cities, or one round-trip run per day. This leaves Burns Lake with one daily trip in either direction. The local routes cited for elimination in the Greyhound’s submission to the PTB are route 5052, eastbound daily, except on Wednesday, departing Prince Rupert at 9 p.m. and route 5039, westbound daily, departing Prince George at 10:30 p.m. Citing unsustainable losses, including $14.1 million during the 2012 fiscal year in B.C., Greyhound blamed reduced ridership, high fuel and maintenance costs, inflexible regulations, and unregulated competition from pro-

the levels of ridership. He also remained concerned about how businesses that previously relied on Greyhound parcel transport would be effected. But he doesn’t see the issue as solely a Greyhound matter. “I think this emphasizes the importance and urgency of having a regional transportation strategy meeting with stakeholders,” said

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A regularly scheduled stop of a Greyhound passenger coach in Burns Lake on Feb. 4, 2013. There will be fewer of these stops within a month as the route along the Prince George to Prince Rupert corridor has received approval for a 50 per cent reduction in service. vincially subsidized acknowledged the need date was to consider even with the reduced entities like BC Tran- for the company to be how Greyhound’s appli- service. sit and the Interior and profitable in order for cation would affect pasStrimbold remained Northern Health Au- it to continue as a trans- senger service and not concerned about how thorities, as major fac- portation service pro- package service. How- the elimination of the tors in its decision to vider. ever, the PTB noted that nighttime route will apply to reduce its serVillage of Burns Lake daily service between limit options for personvices across the prov- Mayor Luke Strimbold cities would still remain al travel, regardless of 7390 Highway 16, Decker Lake 250-698-7686 ince. participated in discusGreyhound needed sions with the North approval to eliminate or Central Local Govreduce any routes, but it ernment Association would not have needed (NCLGA) to articulate approval to leave the the village’s position on province altogether. the reduction of servicThis very real scenario es. The NCLGA subThe Bulkley Stikine District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating was considered by the mission to the PTB was its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the 2013/2014 fiscal year, which begins transportation review considered. April 1, 2013. board in its decision to The submission All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in let Greyhound reduce asked the PTB to conSmithers will receive invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year services across B.C. sider the effect that the by mail. Greyhound receives no elimination of the route subsidies from the pro- would have on package Any individuals who were not registered in 2012, but wish to have to their equipment vincial government, and transport. The PTB relisted, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate the transportation board sponded that its man-

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Village of Burns Lake Corrections budget approved for 2013 In the story 'Broken hearts are slow to mend' in Lakes District News in the Jan. 23, 2012 issue, it should have stated that David Hampton said, "This should never have happened to Carl or Robert." In the same issue and story, it should have stated that Mar-

vin Charlie said, "In my heart I forgive you." In Jan. 30, 2012 issue of the Lakes District News, New faces at the village, the cut line should have read Cameron Hart. Lakes District News apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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A model of the multi-use facility expansion of the Tom Forsyth Arena shows the view from the Grapevine parking lot across from the arena. The darker brown sections are currently existing. nicipal budget on Jan. rate increases. clude a climbing wall Construction Manage29, 2013. After the budget ap- and an approximately ment) expects to have As covered in detail proval session, a meet- 1600 square foot fitness the building permit in previously by the Lakes ing of the Committee room. The concession hand by late February District News, the vil- of the Whole was held area and kitchen will be with tender documents lage will have a bal- in council chambers to moved to accommodate going out shortly after anced budged for 2013, review the progress of the fitness room. The with a one per cent the multi-use facility new food area will oc- that. An updated construcmunicipal tax rate in- expansion to the Tom cupy the current ground tion schedule for the crease, a 17 per cent in- Forsyth Arena. floor of the curling rink $2.9 million project will crease to waste collecArmen Mamouriam building and will be action rates, and a 22 per of Bruce Carscadden cessible from the arena, be available once the cent increase to water Architect Inc. led coun- Spirit Square and the contractor has approved and sewer rates. Com- cil through a 3-D virtual curling rink. Interior the tenders. WALTER STRONG bined, these increases tour of the new facility designs call for exposed A budget process that amount to an annual via an online presenta- timber beams and decomore than three months increase of $95.32 for tion from his Vancouver rative wood ceiling and trim work wherever apago which included an residential rate payers office. As previously re- plicable. open town forum that and $253.10 per year According to Village hosted public debate, for commercial rate quested by council, payers. plans included a racof Burns Lake chief and several budgetCapital, water and quet-sport court that has administrative officer, ary sessions of village council, has ended as sewer reserves, will a movable wall to allow Sheryl Worthing, conVillage of Burns Lake increase to a combined for either a racquetball struction plans are on council members voted total of approximately court or a squash court. schedule. The contracThe facility will in- tor (Venture Pacific to accept the 2013 mu- $170,000 with these

Committee of the whole reviews arena expansion plans

LDSS will be handing out course description booklets to students on Thursday, February 7th during grade meetings. The booklets facilitate student course choices for their next school year. A parent and student meeting will take place in the library on Tuesday, February 12th at 6:00 pm for this year’s Grade 8 students and 6:30 pm for this year’s Grade 9, 10 and 11 students. It is important to know what each course is about, so we encourage parents to attend the evening meeting. It is important that students make informed course requests for the 2013/14 school year as changes will be made only for compelling reasons. Students will be doing course selections online in our computer labs on February 13th, 14th and 15th.

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Everybody cuts Footloose at LDSS Musical production brings together talented stage vets and promising newbies for a stellar show Walter Strong The Lakes District Secondary School Mainstage production of Footloose the Musical had its opening night on Jan. 31, 2013. It ran for two more nights and was the fruit of countless hours of choreography, practise, rehearsal and stage production involving more than 50 students in three different classes. Rayanne Charlie, drama teacher and production director, was pleased with opening night.

“We had a great turn-out,” she said. “The kids were very excited to get the response they did.” The two-hour production was handled with apparent ease by the actors, dancers and singers. Charlie said that there was not only a lot of experienced players on stage, but also a lot of new participants who faced some challenges to get as good as they have so quickly become. While those on stage basked in the glamour of it all, Charlie wanted to call attention to all the people that work backstage, man-

aging lights, sound and stage settings. James Hannigan and Marion West handled “Lots of times it’s hard for someone to sound. All member of the technical crew commit to the time-commitment of [back- worked under the guidance of Walter van stage work] because they’re not the centre der Kamp, LDSS science teacher and the of attention,” she said. “But they are cru- production’s technical director. cial.” Two former LDSS students, KatPERRY’S -COUNTRY erina Vanhorn and Curtis Lobermayer have spent many years with LDSS AUTO CENTRE Mainstage and the continue to help 1411 Miller RoadMiller North (Left Off Babine Lake Road) with a lot of backstage work. 1411 Road North Steven Toohey and Colin Bardar(Left Off Babine Lake Road) son made up the lighting crew, while FULL AUTO SERVICE CENTRE

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Cast and crew of LDSS Mainstage productions in Burns Lake held three performances of Footloose the Musical over the weekend. If there were any opening-night jitters, the cast left them backstage. Steven Toohey works the lights (Left) from above and behind the audience. The backstage team of technical lighting, sound and stage production people make the show possible without much fame. Walter Strong photos

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Lakes District News

Brought to you by your MLA John Rustad

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Athletes Achieving

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Burns Lake women go international again Travelling hockey club takes its core from current and former Burns Lake hockey women

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Burns Lake players on the Canadian Moose World Travelling Ice Hockey Club. From left to right: Deane Carlson, Cherie McEntire, Rose Unruh, Jennifer McPhail, Cassie Sam. Front: Janette Derksen. The women leave for Denmark and Sweden on Feb. 18, 2013. Jen McPhail, Rose Unruh, Ja- hockey team - travelled to Iceland. the participants. It’s not an inexWalter Strong nette Derksen, Cherie McEntire, There they not only played local pensive proposition, but players and Tara Loseth will be joining teams but also visited schools to enjoy using their vacation time Another strong contingent of the team for a second time, while spread the word about Canada’s to share their love of hockey with Burns Lake women are planning Cassie Sam, Deane Carlson, and national sport. others. a second trip overseas as part of Lisa Goossen will be along for Through donations of equip“When it comes to making the Canadian Moose World Trav- their first experience with the Ca- ment and experience, the team the decision to go on this trip, I elling Ice Hockey Club. The club, nadian Moose. helps encourage local, grassroots am sure each person has differbased in southern Ontario, has Last year, the Burns Lake con- involvement in hockey. ent reasons, but for me, I really been supporting hockey culture tingent - most of whom play for All the costs, including any do- enjoy travelling and passing my worldwide since 1989. the Burns Lake Vortex women’s nated equipment, are assumed by love of the game onto others,”

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said McPhail. “Talking to the kids at the school, we are able to pass along our passion for the sport and also our love of Canada. Many of the kids we talked to were fascinated with our country and wanted as many details as they could get.” You might expect that a love for hockey this deep naturally started at a young age, but not for Cherie McEntire, who is back for a second trip. “My love of the game started with my kids,” McEntire said. “Watching them play inspired me to try. I was hooked right away.” This trip to Denmark and Sweden on Feb. 18, 2013 might be tougher on ice than the Iceland trip. “I expect the hockey to be a lot faster and more intense in Denmark and Sweden than it was in Iceland,” said McEntire. Janette Derksen, another returning player, expects a faster game as well. But she found things pretty fast the first time around. “My most memorable moment on the Iceland tour was facing up to a full line of the men’s Iceland national team,” said Derksen. “I played goal and they didn’t hold back on me. They played their game and I played mine.” Derksen highlights that not only are there six players from Burns Lake going overseas, but another two players on the team are former Burns Lake residents and former Women’s Vortex Hockey Team. “I find it amazing that our small town of Burns Lake is providing the majority of the women’s team for this tour,” Derksen said. “Way to go Burns Lake; small-town girls can have worlds of fun.”

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Bruins Pee Wees take third at home

SPORTS

Lakes District News

Strong goal tending and solid defence back up tough breaks at other end of ice

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The Burns Lake Bruins took third place over the weekend in a Pee Wee A tournament at the Tom Forysth Arena in Burns Lake. The winning goal in the hard-fought battle for third against Fraser Lake was scored by Devan Anderson making it 3-2 for Burns Lake. It was an improbably tight shot that Anderson flipped up and over the Fraser Lake Goalie’s left shoulder from within a few feet of the net. From that point on Burns Lake held onto their lead despite a lot more scoring chances on both sides. Bruins goalie Cameron Peterson held off a

one man-advantage after Fraser Lake pulled their goalie at the close of the third period. Fraser Lake rushed their goalie back out to net when Gracie Janzen broke away from deep in the Bruins end to almost make it to the empty net. Her defensive play, as well as Peterson’s and Braden Puglas’ play in net drew loud cheers from the hometown crowd all weekend. Friday’s opener saw Burns Lake tie Prince George 1-1. Saturday afternoon had the Bruins beat Terrace in a lopsided 8-2 game. Despite the score it was a tough game. Terrace never backed-off and barely kept their aggression in check as they

refused to give up. Saturday evening Burns Lake played Prince Rupert. It was a long way to travel for Rupert to pulloff a 3-3 tie, and they were lucky to do that. The first period was played mostly in the Rupert end with Burns Lake scoring two unanswered goals. Rupert picked up their game in the second period, with a wild shot getting past Burns Lake just before the period was interrupted for ice maintenance. Rupert kept up their momentum and took the lead, until Steven Strizich scored on a fast breakaway to tie the game going into what would be a scoreless third period.

(ages 9 to 13) program starting Jan. 11, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at the arena. Call 250692-7587 for more info.

Legion Crib Scores Jan. 31, 2013 First: Dick Olson Second: Cecile Phillips Third: Alvina Eakin Fourth: Jean Payne Boobie: Judy Jordsvar

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Bruins Austin Goertzen (L) comes in fast to put one past Terrace on Feb. 2, 2013 in Burns Lake. It was scoring practice for the Bruins as they beat Terrace 8-2. Gracie Janzen shut down many scoring opportunities straight through the weekend, even though some opponents started to express their frustration in the only way left (R) after they realized they couldn’t beat her to the puck.

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If you can believe it Village Recreation is already planning for summer camps activities. There will be two CanoeKids Camps (July 8 to 12 and July 15 to 19) and two XploreSportZ camps (July 22 to 24 and July 29 to August 2).

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This year's Tweedsmuir Park Rod & Gun Club annual wild game banquet will be Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. The wild game banquet is an event that has become ingrained into the Tweedsmuir Park Rod & Gun Club (TPRGC). The club itself was started in 1954, and the founding members and original directors were John Shelford, Bruce Thompson, Francis John Wilds, Arthur Ager, and William Richmond were committed to the development and interest of the community, hunters and anglers while promoting proper, moral and legal conservationist efforts. The Tweedsmuir Park Rod & Gun Club's constitution states, "It is the purpose of the Tweedsmuir Park Rod & Gun club to unite all Sportsmen in the Lakes District of British Columbia primarily of the conservation and preservation of fish and game and sport shooting in all areas if British Columbia."

Storytime at the Burns Lake Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. from Feb. 7 to March 14. Contact Bonny for more info.

Carpet Bowling Burns Lake and District Seniors Society. Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. Decker Lake Hall

The wild game banquet supports these words, providing the opportunity for all sportsmen and women to be united in an area where they can truly appreciate the atmosphere of those who are passionate about hunting, angling and nature. The earliest confirmed date places the beginning of the wild game banquet in 1961. What might have started as an awards ceremony, has grown into a social event to include other forms of entertainment, such as a silent auction, a draw, and a dance with a live band. It also gives the opportunity to the members to enter and win contests in regards to best animal hunted, the largest fish caught and best photos taken within the region. Previous years for the banquet have seen many different types of wild game prepared for people to taste and enjoy. These different types of wild game have been everything from cougar, beaver and lynx to ruffed grouse and rabbit to various types of fish. Today

the banquet still offers an odd assortment of game, as well as fish, including caribou, elk, moose, deer, bear, buffalo, salmon, trout and char. Generously donated by our local hunters and anglers, one can always look forward to what may be served. The members of the TPRGC encourage everyone to join in this event to help make it more memorable than the last. "Being a member of this organization is not just about throwing lead out there but working with people that like to laugh and have fun, but that also have a genuine passion for what is right on the land and in the waters of our community. It is a combination of the experience of the long standing members and the enthusiasm of the new young members that will allow the Tweedsmuir Park Rod & Gun Club to grow and have a voice in how we manage our natural resources in the area," said Bob Fowler president of the club.

Week of culture in Burns Lake

Les Miserables has two showings left this week; Swan Lake arrives next Tuesday CONTRIBUTED The Beacon Theatre is presenting Les Miserables, a classic French novel by Victor Hugo that was turned into a musical in 1985, and is now a movie in 2013. The musical became a global phenomenon in 1985, with numerous international productions. It ran on a Broadway stage in New York for over 6,000 performances, and at the time it closed, it was the second longest running musical in Broadway history. The London stage production has run continuously since 1985, making it the second longest running stage production in world history. The stage show celebrated its 25 year anniversary in 2010 with three London productions running simultaneously. And now as a movie, it was filmed on locations in Paris with all songs sung and recorded live in one take. The film has had good reviews, with some calling it one of the greatest films ever made. It has been nominated for eight Academy Awards including, Best Picture, Best Actor (Hugh Jackman) and Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway). Shows on Wednesday and Thursday are at 7:00 p.m. Swan Lake Ballet The fifth production in the Arts Council's Magnificent Seven season takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Lakes District Second-

ary School (LDSS) Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). Ballet Jorgen Canada presents Swan Lake, one of the world's most popular ballets. Ballet Jorgen's production is on a seven province, 33 city coast-to-coast tour across Canada. This is a fully staged production, with sets, costumes, props and magnificent dancing. The play’s artistic director Bengt Jorgen said, “We have increasingly moved to not only recreate our classics in a way that is respectful of tradition, but also in a way that is engaging for our modern audience. We’ve really shifted towards trying to speak about Canada and reflect Canadian identity in our work. This version of Swan Lake will be set in and around the Fortress of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, and so people in our audiences will see Canadian heritage intrinsically reflected in the piece.” Tickets are still available at Process 4 Circle Arts Gallery (250-6923434). Tickets are selling fast, so sales at the door may be limited. The LDSS doors will open at 6:45 p.m. We expect the MPR doors to open at 7:00 p.m. The performance will start at 7:30 p.m. sharp, and latecomers may not be seated until an appropriate time in the production. Plan to give yourself plenty of time to park and to get into the high school, and into the MPR. A full house is expected.

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Ballet Jörgen Canada is one of the country’s largest companies, and celebrates its 25th season with a new Canadian production of Swan Lake. On a 35 city cross-country tour, the company’s 24 dancers, some of Canada’s most committed and passionate artists, present a fully staged version of Tchaikovsky’s popular ballet. The current production, set in Nova Scotia’s Fortress of Louisbourg, tells the mythical love story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer. Join us for an inspiring evening of music and dance, and the most ambitious production in the Arts Council’s seven seasons. www.balletjorgen.ca

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

COMMUNITY

Third Idle No More rally Burns Lake gathering draws old and young alike

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Free Webinar presented by Dr. Nancy Prober (Psy.D.), will take place on Feb. 13, 7-8 p.m., at Room #113, Muriel Mould. Call Heather at (250) 692-7500.

And Silent Auction Feb. 16, 20139 a.m. Lakeview Mall.

EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE:

Due to the upcoming Family Day holiday, the deadlines for the

February 13th paper will be

Thursday, February 7th at 3:00 p.m.

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NEWS Southside Health & Wellness Centre

9th Annual General Meeting!

The society is currently seeking members of the Southside communities to join the society.

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Local supporters of Idle No More gathered at the Lakeland Mall in Burns Lake on Jan. 28, 2013 to keep the spirit of the movement alive. About 60 people attended Indian movement,” said Robert WALTER STRONG the rally inside the Lakeland Charlie at the start of the rally. Protesters in Burns Lake held Mall across from the drug store. “It’s about the environment, the a rally on Jan. 28, 2013 at the Speakers noted that the majority water and the lands. We’re fightLakeland Mall in support of the of those in attendance were First ing for the collective rights of all broadly themed Idle No More Nations, but reiterated that INM in this community [Burns Lake]”. The gathering proceeded with(INM) movement that continues calls attention to issues that exto attract public attention across tend beyond the sole concern of out incident or any attempt to prevent shoppers from using the the country to the concerns of First Nations in the area. “Idle No More is not just an mall. First Nations people.

There is no annual fee required to be a member. Those who live or work on the Southside are eligible for membership. At each AGM the membership will conduct elections for the 3 Southside non-Native Directors who represent the non-Native communities on the Board of Directors. These elected Directors, along with the appointed Band Directors, will participate in the governance of the Health Centre and be part of decision making process which oversees the programs delivered out of your Health Centre.

Date: Friday February 15, 2013 Time: 3:00 p.m. ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 694-3270

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

FAMILY DAY 2013

Cook together ■ If you ask any adult about some of their favourite memories of childhood, you will invariably hear something related to food. Whether it’s baking with Grandma or grilling hamburgers for a cookout with Dad, cooking is always an important part of growing up. Family Day is a great time to dig out those family cookbooks and try a recipe handed down by the older generation. Your mom’s famous meatloaf or your uncle’s recipe for spinach dip are great things to try with family members of all ages. Maybe you’re looking to make something you’ve never made before, or perhaps you want to try out a new cuisine. Hitting the library or the web will give you ideas for new recipes, whether it’s trying to duplicate your favourite takeout pizza or make an authentic spicy Indian dish. Let each member of the f a m ily choose a recipe that they w a n t t o

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try, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. That way everyone gets involved and has their say in what the family eats. Maybe you’ll find a new favourite food or discover that your child is aiming to become the next Mario Batali or Julia Child. Your local grocery store is sure to have a wide selection of ingredients that you may never have tasted before. Wandering the aisles may even spark your imagination. Learning about what goes into a dish will set your family on the road to healthy eating. Taking a few minutes to read the labels on a food item will demonstrate how to make healthy choices and help your children in the future. Finding healthy alternatives to notso-healthy foods can be a fun experiment, and may end up being tastier than the original food. Many stores will have sections devoted to healthier options, whether they’re gluten-free or just lower in calories.

Share together ■ Bringing together your extended family can create a highly memorable and valuable life event. They say “it takes a village to raise a child” and many would agree especially in today’s world of working parents and latch-key kids. The support, experience and interest of your extended family can have a significant impact on your immediate family. Regardless of your definition of ‘extended’ family, bringing together those with whom you share history with can have lasting benefits not just for you and your children but for those you invite to share your day. It is common in today’s world to have older children in nuclear families reach their teens before meeting extended family members. Geographical isolation is common for middle-class families who move based on occupational opportunities while family branches retain their independence. Family Day is the ideal occasion to hold family reunions to re-establish and integrate a stronger family connection. This allows your children to connect with extended family members and to share a better sense of their heritage and belonging. Don’t forget to include senior members of your family. Family reunions and relationships inspire seniors to stay active and pursue their well-being. Studies have found seniors feel revitalized when they spend time John RUSTAD, MLA with families. Your children will benefit from hearing Nechako Lakes their oral history and that’s an inspiring experience 183 First Street, Vanderhoof that won’t always be available to them. Tel: 250-567-6820 Another way to celebrate Family Day is to gather Fax: 250-567-6822 your extended family and friends around something 2500 Butler Avenue, Houston you care about. It might be a shore clean-up, a famTel 250-845-7770 ily walk or a garage sale. You might volunteer at a Fax: 250-845-7780 foodbank. Food is often central to gatherings and with Toll free: 1-877-964-5650 E-mail: john.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca everyone contributing to a family meal afterwards, it Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca becomes a great way to share B.C.’s first Family Day.

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Celebrate Family Day Monday, February 11 A day to enjoy spending quality time with your family!

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

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Roast Beef & Yorkshire $14

COFFEE CORNER

“Members and bona fide guests welcome”

Meat Draw

Friday, February 15

Saturday, February 9 February 16 & February 23

Night of Music February 23

BBQ Chicken $14

General Meeting Monday, February 18

Homemade Fruit Pies

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

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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

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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OUR TOWN

Free Webinar on “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Impact on Families,” presented by Dr. Nancy Prober (Psy.D.), will take place on Feb. 13, 7-8pm, at Room #113, Muriel Mould Neighborhood of Learning. Call Heather at (250) 692-7500. Southside Health & Wellness Centre: February 2013. Chair Yoga every Tue. & Fri. from 10-11am. Feb. 6 NP all day by appt., Kiwani; CSFC Child, youth and family mental health counsellor on site in afternoon. Feb. 7 Andrea Thom by appt. Foot Care by appt. every Thursday. Feb. 13 Good Food box pick up at Grassy Store. Feb. 27 Depression workshop 1pm 3pm. More information call (250) 694-3270. You are welcome to drop in at the new Wellness Activity Center, every Tuesday afternoon, for encouragement, social support and fun. Activities may include coffee time, movies, games, once a month free lunch and a monthly support group. Please call Heather at (250) 692-7500 for more details.

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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

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The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society. Regular hours: from 11am to 2pm on Tue., Wed. and Fri. Our local phone number is (250) 692-7203. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888-939-3333. We collect used postage stamps and Campbell’s soup labels. New volunteers are always welcome! Nurse Practitioner evening clinic. Feb. 18, from 1-7pm. Southside Health & Wellness Centre. Call (250) 694-3270 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. 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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Burns Lake

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

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

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

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Oracle has just released another critical update for its Java software suite, and this one over two weeks ahead of schedule. The rush to release the new update appears to be a response to several vulnerabilities in the software that are being actively exploited. In total the patch will resolve 50 security vulnerabilities, of which 44 are web browser plugins threats which could potentially allow someone to remotely access or control your computer without your permission. To prevent this sort of attack, be sure to update your version of Java as soon as possible. This can be done by going to www.java.com, clicking on the Free Java Download button, and following along with the instructions.

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CRAIG PAYNE

OCT. 7 1965 - FEB. 8, 2003

We wish we could see you one more time Come walking through our door But, we know that is impossible We will hear your voice no more We know you can feel our tears and you don’t want us to cry Yet, our heart is broken Because we can’t understand why someone so precious had to die We pray that God will give us strength And somehow get us through As we struggle with this heartache That was caused by losing you In loving memory of you, Craig. Missing you, Mum, Dad, Shannon, Clay and Clint

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PETERSON, ELVINA GERTRUDE 1933 ~ 2013

Elvina Gertrude Peterson passed away on January 30, 2013 at Kelowna General Hospital after a short battle and complications with pneumonia, at the age of 79. Elvina is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by her husband and soul mate, Serge Stefanovic. Predeceased by first husband Charles Floyd (Tiny) Peterson in 1989, she also leaves her indelible mark on 5 loving sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mourning her loss are eldest son Dwight (Karen) of Boston Bar; son Kevin in Peachland; son Kelly (Helen) from Burns Lake; son Dee (Karen) in Dawson Creek and son Lyndon (Fanny) from Prince George. Grandchildren Jacob, Trevor, Anita, Kalen, Charles, Timothy, Taylor and Turner will remember grandma fondly in their memories. Great grandchildren Lucas, Nyah, Chelsea, Cameron, Ashley and Max will learn of great grandma through memories shared by those who knew her. A gathering of family and close friends will be held at Kevin’s house in Peachland following a family viewing on Monday, February 4th after 2:00PM In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9Z9. Condolences may be sent to the family through the guest book at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC 250-765-3147.

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FOOD BANK As of February 2013, clients are welcome to a box on both of the distribution days. Distribution days will be the first and third Tuesday of each month. Clients should come at 11am. 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.

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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 NECHAKO RIVER

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MOUNT MILLIGAN THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbia’s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t Chief Geologist t Construction Superintendent t Civil Supervisor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Many, many more. For complete job descriptions please visit: www.mtmilligan.com Apply by email to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com Or by Fax: 888-881-3527

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JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Director will manage the development, implementation and maintenance of Lake Babine Nation (“LBN”) Services operational policies, practices and principles that provide for competent governance, accountability, effectiveness, transparency and efficiency; implement organizational vision; provide direction and support to the political & administration office. The Executive Director will work out of the Woyenne Office located in Burns Lake, BC. QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduation with professional degree from a recognized university in Business, Human Resources or Finance preferred; Specialization that has been obtained through an exceptional combination of training, education and / or experience may be considered. • Experience of strategic leadership/senior management of not-for-profit organization or corporation; • Extensive experience with financial and human resources management; demonstrate knowledge & experience in leading First Nation Political or Advocacy organization would be an asset. • Background and knowledge base of issues facings First Nations in Economic Development; • Problem-solving, decision-making, financial and policy analysis; leadership role modeling/mentoring to encourage optimum performance by staff; • Superior written / oral communication/negotiation/ presentation skills to represent LBN dealings with multilevels of government and various stakeholders; • Understanding of LBN History and mandate, aboriginal rights, challenges, opportunities and political processes pertaining to First Nations; PROCEDURES: 1. A cover letter, please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. 2. Recent resume showing that you meet the basic Qualifications. 3. A photocopy of your Degree, Certification. SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS TO: Beatrice MacDonald HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Lake Babine Nation, P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com DEADLINE: Until position filled Only those applicants short listed will be contacted for an interview.

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Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #299 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. This is a part time position (approx. 10-15 hrs per week) with a flexible schedule. In addition to wages, Youth Resource Worker receives a monthly retainer. Position summary: The Youth Resource Worker provides support to young offenders in meeting their court appointed goals and reintegrating into their home communities. Ongoing support and training is provided for this position. Qualifications: A post secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Social Work or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically, and be able to work independently. Additionally, applicants must undergo a criminal record check, be willing to work outside of normal business hours, and also possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have access to own transportation. Please apply with resume to: Competition #299 - Youth Resource WorkerBurns Lake Smithers Community Services Association 3815 – B Railway Avenue Box 3759 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or email: general@ scsa.ca Job Description Available at Smithers Community Services Association Closing Date: February 8th, 2013

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Maintenance Welder Reporting to the Shovel and Drill supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for the safe and productive welding on mining equipment. Projects will include structural and general repairs on haul truck frames, shovel booms, rebuilding haul truck boxes, and loading equipment buckets. Work will be take place in a shop and outside so the successful candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions and body positions.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years industrial welding experience, hold a valid class 5 drivers’ license and minimum % /evel Welding certiÀcation.

Huckleberry Mine is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. This position works a 4 x 4 schedule (4 days in, 4 days out) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off). While at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Transportation is provided from Houston. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4ualiÀed candidates can submit their resumes in conÀdence to

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Applicants for these positions must possess a journeyperson’s trade qualiÀcation (B.C. ticket) or an ,nterprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket and be able to perform basic welding. Experience with shovels and drills is not necessary but would be considered an asset for this position.

Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 x 4 (4 days on, 4 days off) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off) working 12 hours per day. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley 9alley on TransCanada Highway 1 , an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income, RRSP savings plan and relocation allowance.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4ualiÀed candidates can submit their resumes in conÀdence to

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Strict marine safety standards will ensure we respect our neighbours above, around and below us.

Although tankers have been safely navigating the north coast and its channels for decades, marine safety remains a top priority for British Columbians. We have been planning the Northern Gateway Project for over a decade, with a particular focus on protecting the environment. We have added specific safety requirements to our marine operations plan to help make the waters of the north coast safer not just for tankers serving the project, but for all marine vessels.

Tankers will reduce speeds in the channels…

Qualified BC Coast Pilots will board and guide all tankers… To prevent spills, all tankers serving the project will be modern and double-hulled, and will be vetted by independent, third party agencies before entering Canadian waters. Once strict safety and environmental standards are met, they will be guided through the Douglas and Principe Channels by qualified BC Coast Pilots.

Tankers travel slowly, but to make sure that marine species and their habitats are respected, tankers will be required to reduce speed as they pass through certain sections of the channels. Even their escort tugboats will have quieter engines to reduce underwater noise.

Powerful tugboats will escort tankers… Additional radar and navigational aids will improve safety for all vessels…

Tugboats have been shown to significantly reduce tanker incidents worldwide. Powerful tugboats that have been specially commissioned for Northern Gateway will assist in the safe arrival and departure of tankers. All tankers will be attended by a close escort tug. In the channels, laden tankers will have two tugs–one tethered at all times. These tugboats will have emergency response equipment on board and will be capable of assisting any marine vessel.

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