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Train collides with loaded logging truck STEVEN MAISEY A CN Rail train derailed at approximately 6:45 a.m. Friday morning near Decker Lake Forest Products due to a collision with a loaded logging truck. The collision occurred just off of the North Road near the sawmill. There were no life threatening injuries, but the driver of the logging truck was taken to hospital as a precaution to get checked out. Commercial vehicle safety enforcement was advised and approved the temporary re-routing of logging trucks along Hwy. 16 to get into the mill yard. The crash and derailment saw the involvement of 22 intermodal cars and two locomotives, but not the entire train. In the immediate aftermath of the collision the logging truck was leaking diesel fuel, but there are no issues regarding a hazardous materials spill due to the collision and subsequent derailment of the train. The cause of the collision between the logging truck and the train is still unknown and is under investigation. CN Rail’s regional manager for public and government affairs, Emily Hamer says that the clean up of the accident was completed Saturday morning, and that the tracks have re-opened and operations have resumed.
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Youth citizen of the year The motto of the Rotary Club of Burns Lake is ‘Service Above Self’, a motto which implies putting the service and needs of another individual and of the community above your own.
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Burns Lake medallists Nisa Hoffer had never competed in a canoe or kayak race before this year’s B.C. Summer Games, only paddling for recreation, but that didn’t stop the 13-yearold Burns Lake resident from snagging a medal in one of the events at the games this year.
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Village of Burns Lake completes organizational staff review The Village of Burns Lake eliminates jobs to save money and become more efficient
Mayor Luke Strimbold Steven Maisey An organizational review conducted by the Village of Burns Lake has been completed with its findings submitted to mayor and council. The review, which began in May of this year and was completed July 22, saw the village examine Burns Lake operations, workload of staff, salaries of staff, service delivery and financial health of the village. "As a council we thought it was important for our organization to review the services we provide, seek out options to improve effectiveness and efficiency and to re-assess the importance of each service provided," Mayor Luke Strimbold said. In particular the village wanted to
look at comparable municipal information for compensation on staffing levels and service choices, analyze the asset management plan and review the Lakeside Multiplex operations. A number of key findings came out of the report Compared to other municipalities the Village of Burns Lake is in a healthy financial position, however salary expenses have grown considerably over the past few years. Staffing costs have increased 22 per cent per year over the last five years, including increases for existing staff and the addition of staff for economic development, development services and recreation. "If not corrected the current levels of expenses at the municipality will likely result in a structural deficit that will erode net In the story 'Review financial assets," Strimbold said. The village is facing increasing costs pressures, as well, which of Encorp Pacific's includes an asset management plan, a long-term plan to replace Return-it new work' published in the Lakes municipal infrastructure assessed at $42 million. The review also found that a number of services are discre- District News' July 23, tionary services, such as village economic development func- 2014 issue it should tions, social media communications, sustainability programs have read that deposited beverage containers that and recreations services. In response to the report, a number of decisions have been are collected in Multi Material B.C. blue box made by village council. The position of development services has been eliminated, containers are returned along with the position of deputy director of corporate services. to the Encorp. The As well, the village will create a village clerk position to take Town of Smithers has over some of the work, and will be paid a substantially lower been assured that they will not be penalized for salary than that of the corporate services position. Many of the remaining recommendations and findings will be the inclusion of the beverage containers in the examined by council over the short and long-term future. The village saves $20,000 by changing from a director of cor- blue boxes. Lakes Disporate services to a village clerk and $80,000 by eliminating the trict News apologize for development services coordinator position, although the final any inconvenience that this may have caused. overall number wasn’t known as of Monday.
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Volunteer work is alive and well
In defence of younger drivers
It has been said that volunteerism is dead, that many would prefer to write a cheque rather than donate their time to something. It is something that I have seen in, and saw many times in my short time volunteering back on the coast. For a number of years I volunteered as a hockey coach and as an instructor for referee clinics hosted by the North Delta Minor Hockey Association and saw just why so many think that volunteerism is dead. No longer were parents interested in helping to run the clock at games, or to help sell the 50/50 tickets or to help run Christmas of spring hockey tournaments that North Delta hosted. Gone were the days of the hockey mom, or the soccer dad, people like my parents, and my friends parents who were not just the first people to teach us how to skate, or to hit a baseball, but once they signed us up for the sport or activity of our choosing they were there at the rink just as much as we were. It seemed like parents signed their kids up for sports or for an activity just so they could drop them off and let them be someone else’s problem for a couple hours, all to happy to cut a cheque and be done with it. However, seeing how the community of Burns Lake operates, it is safe to say that volunteerism is certainly not dead in this community. From the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association’s members donating their time and effort to keep our mountain bike trails cleared, to the group that put together the summer festival at the Grassy Plains Community Hall last weekend, to the countless people that organize fundraisers for those in need and many more whose efforts don’t gain as much publicity, being a volunteer is alive and well in this community. It is a welcomed sight to see just how many young people are giving back to the community that gave them so many opportunities. From personal experience I can say their isn’t a feeling quite like being able to take something that you have learned over the years and being able to teach that to someone else, or being able to donate your time to the community, whose members have donated so much of theirs so you could have fun. The appreciation that someone has for you donating your time is something special. One of the first things I covered when I moved here was the minor hockey awards, and the number of midget aged players (15-17-year-olds) that were recognized for the hours they put in as a volunteer coach for younger kids was great. As a generation that has been stereotyped as a ‘me-first’ generation, the sight of these young men coming out and volunteering their time to teach the young kids is refreshing. This week I was able to write about a young man in this community who has been recognized for his outstanding contributions, yet he is one of many in Burns Lake that has donated time and energy to ensure that our entire community gets to enjoy all that we have to offer. It’s not just recreational sites that are attended to by volunteers either. Our fire department boast a bevy of volunteers that sacrifice time with their friends and family to train, and sacrifice their well being to ensure our communities have the help it needs in those emergency situations. To all the volunteers, whether or not your contributions and efforts have been recognized, keep up the hard work and dedication, remember your efforts are appreciated by many. It’s nice to know that there are communities out there that still value volunteer work.
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A recent column on the B.C. government’s decision to raise speed limits on portions of rural highways excited numerous comments from readers. Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens in the back seat instead of looking out the window and grasping the grim physics of the real world. There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licensing system for new drivers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those vehicle stickers with the “L” (for learner) and “N” (for novice) have been around since 1998. The two steps make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more difficult and expensive process. Statistics provided by ICBC show what new drivers are up against. First there is the written “knowledge test” to obtain a learner’s permit. From 2004 to 2008, more than half of applicants failed in their first attempt. Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46 per cent failure rate in 2009 declining to 42 per cent by 2013. The first road test is required to go from “L” to “N” and it seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been consistently around 47 per cent in the past six years. More practice and another $35 are required to try again. Students fare better on the second road test, where the failure rate has consistently been 21-22 per cent for the past decade. ICBC reports that in the first three years of the graduated licence program, the new driver crash rate dropped by 16 per cent. In 2003 the required learner and novice period were extended, and restrictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver crashes fell by another 28 per cent. Those restrictions include the number of passengers and a “zero tolerance” for alcohol. Impaired crash and injury statistics aren’t available for drivers in the graduated licence program, only fatalities. They grew as more new drivers were enrolled in the new system, to a high of 24 in 2007, but that declined to 14 by 2012. There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed or make other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s system in B.C. is lenient. A couple of readers were concerned about the effect of higher rural speed limits on older drivers. One suggested that higher limits on rural highways are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and boats. Another cited the coming wave of retired baby boomers and added a likely increase in marijuanaimpaired drivers, all emboldened by the invitation to drive faster. B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter denouncing the decision by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to raise speed limits. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear that higher speeds increase the risk and severity of incidents. Then there is the government’s own position, articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton. “Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer that lowered speeds create.” The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions. Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again.
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Investment pays off for Pinnacle
The investment on the new wet electrostatic precipitator pays dividend for wood pellet company in latest Ministry of Environment test Steven Maisey
Back in April, when Pinnacle Pellet's new wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP) was in its commission stage, president and chief operating officer of Pinnacle Pellet, Leroy Reitsma told the Lakes District News that "positive results" were expected. Three months later Pinnacle Pellet's Burns Lake plant has its positive results. "The results [of the emissions stack test] have been received and we are happy to confirm that the WESP is operating well within the permitted level," Reitsma said. The wet electrostatic precipitator, a $5 million investment for Pinnacle Pellet, was put through its first Ministry of Environment's emissions stack test at the end of June, with expectations of delivering positive results on top of that investment. The new WESP system became operational earlier this year, and it uses electrostatic energy to trap wet particles in the piping. The emissions stack test is an air test that is focused on the level of particle emissions.
Previous efforts had been made to improve on the old system, but Pinnacle Pellet repeatedly failed to pass the air quality control tests, and had come under scrutiny by residents in the surrounding area. A web poll conducted by the Lakes District News showed that 62.5 per cent of those who answered the poll question were skeptical of Pinnacle Pellet's ability to pass the air quality control test that was just administered. However, there was no uncertainty from Reitsma about what the results of the air quality control test would be. "The only way I can see us not being compliant would be not completing the commission stage," Reitsma said back in April. Pinnacle Pellet's plant in Burns Lake is the largest of the company's six B.C. plants with the capacity to produce 400,000 metric tonnes of product annually. The five other wood pellet plants located in B.C. are in Armstrong, Strathnaver, Williams Lake, Quesnel and Houston, and the company's offices are located in Prince George and Vancouver. Reitsma said that the only portion of the emissions control that had plagued the company is no longer operational, and added that the desired results moving forward are expected. "The other portions of the plant have demonstrated a consistent level of compliance so we have no reason to believe that we will not fully achieve desired results as we move forward," Reitsma said. In addition to passing its air quality control test, the Burns Lake plant was found to be fully compliant in its latest WorkSafeBC inspection in June, as well.
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The B.C. government finished the fiscal year in March with a surplus of $353 million by keeping overall spending growth below The Donations Committee considers donations to one per cent, according to audited public accounts released Tuesday. individuals or groups towards: It's the first official surplus budget for B.C. since the 2008-09 recession, and a bigger surplus than what was promised by the B.C. • Local Education including scholarships and bursaries Liberal government in last year's election campaign. in resource management, environmental science or trade school. Total program spending increased only 0.4 per cent during the year, which Finance Minister Mike de Jong credited mainly to a hiring freeze and restrictions on discretionary spending in ministries. Health care spending rose $360 million over the previous year, • Service clubs in the local area • Outdoor recreation in the local area which was more than $500 million lower than the forecast in the government's post-election budget. Education spending was up $299 • Recreation facilities in the local area million, while spending in natural resource ministries fell $337 million. • Sporting teams and local events The province stayed in the black despite taxation revenues coming in $402 million less than the budget forecast. Natural resource If you have any questions, please email: revenues to the province exceeded forecasts by $109 million. kerry.martin@blcomfor.com NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth said the surplus budget was achieved "by picking the pockets of hard-working British ColumFor more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724 bians" with higher fees and increases to BC Hydro, ICBC and other rates. Farnworth estimated B.C. residents are paying an extra $300 million a year in such fees, not counting the latest increases to BC Hydro and Medical Services A large south facing deck NEW PRICE NEW PRICE NEW LISTING Plan rates. are complimented by a paved driveway, double De Jong noted that the province's total debt conattached garage and tinues to rise, topping $60.8 billion including debt potential skating rink for winter fun. Approximately of BC Hydro and other Crown agencies. 1,884 sq ft of living space on two floors offering 3 "We are borrowing to build instead of paying for Francois Lake 84 acre acreage with astounding lake views located at 47 km bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Large level in town lot located on upper 8th Avenue. Well established shrubs on Colleymount Road. Current zoning may permit subdivision opportunities. the groceries," de Jong said of the additional debt, and garden site. Older 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in need of repair. This fireplace, 9’ ceilings, custom kitchen and large windows providing an Property is covered in young pine and spruce and Crown Land on the home is solid and has an attractive exterior and good curb appeal. Large abundance of natural light. A desirable home in a preferred location for western border. A proposed road is developed on the southerly portion of the which includes $3.2 billion for schools, highways, shop compliments the value in this first time on the market family home. someone seeking in-town accommodations with an abundance of privacy. property and creates approximately 15 acres of easily accessed building lots. transit and hospitals. $ $ $ 69,000.00 208,000.00 130,000.00 B.C.'s debt stands at 18.2 per cent of gross domestic product, about half of the level of Ontario and the NEW LISTING federal government's debt-to-GDP ratio.
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Looping trail around Johnson Lake is finished
Heavily funded hiking trail off of Highway 35 has been completed according to the Lakes Economic Development Association Steven Maisey
The Burns Lake South trail or Johnson Lake Trail has been completed and utilized, according to Lakes Economic Development Association's (LEDA) economic development officer, Cindy Shelford. In 2009, LEDA initiated a project with the Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources of a proposed trail off of Hwy. 35, near the Omineca Ski Club trails. "Construction of the trail is complete and it is being utilized for hiking,biking and camping," Shelford said. Support and funding for this project was provided by the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) on behalf of the federal government's Community Adjustment Fund. The Community Adjustment Fund was provided by NDIT in Central and Northern B.C. through a $30 million funding delivery contract with the federal government to support economic stimulus in the region. This funding saw $10 million in grant money go towards communities and non-profit organizations for projects and $20 million in five-year loans to businesses. The program helped 18 communities, three regional districts and six First Nations communities fund 32 different projects. The Lakes Economic Development Association estimated that the total cost of the Johnson Lake trail system project would be approximately $722,040, and in 2009 they received a $680,000 grant from northern development towards construction of the project. The grant money from NDIT has been completely spent on the construction of the eight kilometres of trail and related trail amenities, such as picnic tables.
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Pictures of some of the campsites around the Johnson Lake trail. The Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA) received a $680,000 grant from the Northern Development Initiative Trust towards the project. Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. is now working with LEDA to finalize a long-term management plan for the trail and is working towards giving it its final trail designation. Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. (RSTBC) who worked with LEDA on this project to provide appropriate authorizations, direction and standards for construction has yet to receive a final construction report and management plan for the long-term maintenance from LEDA, and until that happens RSTBC cannot work towards the final referrals and designation of the site and associated trails. Any maintenance work being done right now on the trails is being done on a volunteer basis.
Shelford says that this is one of many trails that will help bring people to the area. "Having all these trail networks in our area enhances the marketability of the region," Shelford said. Shelford doesn't have the exact number of jobs created by the project, but says that the jobs went to locals. "All the workers [for construction of the trail] were local Burns Lakers, and approximately 50 per cent were First Nations," Shelford said.
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Had a great visit with my life long friends
It’s Monday morning early. It just looks like a nice clear day coming up. The much needed rain will no doubt help to control our many fires that we have. St. Luke’s On Sunday evening there was church at St. Luke’s on the Lake. There was a good turn out to enjoy the service. A potluck lunch was served before the service. A good message, plus a good hymn sing which we all took part in. A message was left that anyone who needs help they can feel free to come into St. Luke’s for a quiet time to pray. There is something special about St. Luke’s that
makes a person feel that God is there to listen and to help. St. Luke’s is now a hundred years old this year. If those walls could talk what stories they could tell. Entertainment Last week we had the pleasure of the Decker Lake Mennonite Church choir come to give us such a wonderful evening of singing, as well as a very good message for us all. We all enjoy the hymn sing as they bring back many of our memories of our growing up years so long ago. Nobody gets tired of those old hymns. On Sunday afternoon the residents of Tweedsmuir House were treated to the most delightful afternoon of accordion music with Patricia Duncan of Prince George. Song sheets were passed out. Pat has been here before and we all enjoy her music it is very down to heart. Pat reads music but plays without reading as all her songs are memo-
rized. Pat was born in Vancouver on Feb. 16, 1947. Then they moved to Prince George in 1971. She started playing the accordion at eight years old. Her dad said the accordion is portable so instead of taking piano lessons she took up the accordion. She only took two piano lessons. Pat enjoys coming to Tweedsmuir House and we sure do like having her. This time her cousin’s husband, Heino Nomm, handed out the song sheets and led the singing with Jean Ritchey. Pat is Kay Shaffer’s niece and Kay is a resident of Tweedsmuir House. I am a pretty good judge of music and I would put Pat down as a professional on her accordion and so very good in her choice of songs suitable for the occasion. Thanks Pat for coming we love you. The residents of Tweedsmuir House on Wednesday evening were treated once more to some top of the line
music and singing with the Unger Family. Wendall, Iris and their very talented daughter on the piano. Talk about entertainment this was is it. Burns Lake has talent no doubt about that. Hay Yesterday as we were crossing Francois Lake on the ferry there were three huge truck loads of round bales. Sure nice hay and big bales. Some rancher must be short of hay. I was just thinking it maybe cheaper to buy hay and have it delivered than the cost of the expensive haying equipment and supplies could be. Great friends What a wonderful two days I had last week when my very close old-time friends from Saskatchewan, Fern and Bill Roadhouse stopped over for a short visit. Our friendship goes back over 80 years. The little town of Evesham was where it all started. Not many folks can boast of having a close friendship for so many years. The
Roadhouse family stayed in Evesham district and our family moved to Francois Lake, BC. In 1941. We have stayed in contact for those many years. Fern is a retired nurse from Regina but she always made Evesham her home. Bill’s main love next to Fern is his horses and he is known far and wide for his lovely teams. He takes wagon rides in the summer and hay rides in the winter. I am so very happy to Fern and BIll as my lifelong friends as they are special. Although Francois Lake is our home and our family grew up here I still think of those old prairie days and growing up years they were good times to look back on. It’s sad to see many of the little prairie towns just gone, not even a marker left. Evesham was a great town as I remember it. Two big stores, hall, church, garage, five grain elevators, shoe maker, cafe, skating rink, ball field, many
more things always going on also a very lively stable. It was a nice go ahead town now all that’s left are a few homes but very nice modern homes. The Roadhouse’s have a lovely home there. Evesham is still on the map and still a pretty place to live. There are still a number of old time families living there and they keep what’s left looking so nice and it’s a pleasure to visit. I almost forgot to mention the school where brother Peter and I went to. It’s still standing in good shape but no longer used as a school. Lots of history goes back there. I still remember all my teachers names. They were wonderful as teachers but also good friends. Tourist season Lots of tourists going through with so many different vehicles sizes and makes. There are some large enough to live in but I guess gas eaters. We are so very fortunate to have so many campsites. Fishing has been super
so I have heard. There have been a day or so when the lake has been just too rough to be out on. Francois Lake is very low as more water is going out than is coming in. The rain lately will help the lake level but it’s going to take lots. There are a large number of homes taking water from the lake and if the lake gets too low the intake lines will be out of water. My wife Jo and I were fishing at Indian Bay when the wind blew up. We had a good boat, 16 foot with a 35 horse power motor we thought we could beat the storm but no we got caught in the middle. We started to take on water which was coming over the stern. We made it thank heavens for kind mercies. Francois Lake is a great beautiful lake but it can also be dangerous as well, so don’ t take chances it’s not worth it. Always remember God loves you and so do I.
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A & W gives helping hand A & W was pleased to honour Citizens on Patrol Society (COPS) with a complementary meal at their regular meeting on July 17. COPS patrols our area for suspicious behaviour, vandalism, crime prevention, speed watch and cell phone watch. They work in conjunction with local RCMP. They rely solely on donations and fund raising for vehicle maintenance and fuel. New members and Volunteers are needed. For new members, contact RCMP @ 250-692-7171 or Tim Maertz@ 250-692-7953 or Ruby Matsko @ 250-692-7705. Submitted photo
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Pulp mills get break to save energy
Province unveils $100 million for industry Jeff Nagel Struggling B.C. pulp mills are being offered $100 million in energy conservation subsidies that Energy Minister Bill Bennett says will pay off through power savings and a stabilized industry. The three-year initiative will benefit seven thermo-mechanical pulp mills run by Catalyst Paper, Canfor, West Fraser and Paper Excellence, which can get 75 per cent funding for energy-saving projects approved under the new PowerSmart program for industry. The companies are huge power users, consuming 10 per cent of the electricity BC Hydro sells, and had warned rate increases of 28 per cent over the next five years could threaten their operations and cost local jobs. Eligible mills are in Crofton, Port Alberni, Powell River, Taylor, Chetwynd, Port Mellon and Quesnel. The industry's challenges cast a long shadow in those towns, where pulp and paper jobs are critical to the local economy, and one of the firms – Catalyst – has been emerging from bankruptcy protection. Encouraging reinvestment in power efficiency will mean savings for the companies involved, Bennett said, and will reduce provincial energy demand. "BC Hydro will not have to spend $265 million on new generation because these four companies are going to conserve that much electricity," Bennett said, adding it will also help protect thousands of jobs across the province. Catalyst Paper president Joe Nemeth said steam now vented at the firm's Powell River mill will be harnessed for power, reducing the plant's draw on the grid. "Electricity is about 30 per cent of our cost structure, so it's a big deal," he said. The upgrades are expected to mean power cost savings of $17.5 million a year for the four companies. NDP energy critic Adrian Dix said the province had no other choice but to step in with aid for the industry in light of the dramatic rate increases ahead. "This was just going to bury them," he said. But Dix said government "incompetence" is to blame for the coming rate shock because of expensive power purchase deals, repeatedly deferred spending, among other decisions at BC Hydro. "This is them desperately trying to deal with a problem they caused through inept energy policy in the past."
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Jeremy Roth captured this photo flying over the Chelaslie River fire. B.C. has already seen a number of serious forest fires strike throughout the province this summer including the Smith Creek fire in West Kelowna and the Hudson’s Hope forest fire. Jeff Nagel Wildfires in B.C. have already burned up more forest than has usually been lost in recent years, with many weeks of hot, smoky action still expected for firefighting crews. Fires have burned 172,227 hectares since April 1 – more than the average of 141,000 hectares burned over the previous 10 years. "It has been quite busy," fire information officer Navi Saini said Tuesday. "The danger ratings we saw for the last two weeks were the highest we'd seen since about 2010, which was the last busy fire season." In 2010, B.C. lost 337,149 hectares and spent $212 million fighting 1673 fires. Evacuation orders were issued for several communities that year. There have been 652 fires so far this year and 128 of them were considered active as of Tuesday. The provincial government has so far spent an estimated $80.7 million and more than nine times as much area has already been burned as the 18,259 hectares all of last year. About 60 per cent of the fires so far have been caused by people – a high proportion – but Saini said that's typical early in the season, because lightningsparked fires tend to pick up later in the summer. Cooler weather and rain this week is helping ease the wildfire risk in much of the province, but Saini said a high pressure ridge is expected to rebuild by the weekend, bringing a return to warm, dry conditions. Thousands of residents were ordered evacuated due to wildfires earlier this month near West Kelowna and Hudson's Hope, where BC Hydro dams that generate much of B.C.'s power were also evacuated but continued to operate.
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Setting a good example for Burns Lake’s youth The 2014 Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year award recipient is named by the Rotary Club of Burns Lake Steven Maisey The motto of the Rotary Club of Burns Lake is ‘Service Above Self’, a motto which implies putting the service and needs of another individual and of the community above your own. Each year the Rotary Club of Burns Lake selects one young member of the Burns Lake community who exemplifies this motto in their actions to help the people and community of Burns Lake and awards them with the Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year award. The recipient of this year’s Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year award is Andre Dube. To be considered for the youth citizen of the year award a candidate must be between the ages of 12-21-yearsold, and be someone who embodies the rotarian value of ‘Service Above Self’ through their volunteer activities locally, nationally or globally. “Andre was chosen because of his vast array of volunteer activities and the impact his activities have had on the community,” Leone McHugh, Rotary Club of Burns Lake member said, “He is an excellent example for his peers and has proven himself to be a personable and compassionate leader.” Dube, who recently received his high school diploma after graduating from Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) this past June, has volunteered and been a part of a number of different societies and clubs the past few years, and has been involved in a number of sports during his time
attending LDSS. Over the past five years he has put in more than 300 hours building, maintaining, designing and cleaning up bike trails each week throughout the summer for the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association, and he’s been an instructor at the mountain bike associations bike camps. Dube has also been a part of the LDSS Rotary Interact Club since 2009, where he has help to raise money for the ‘Free the Children’ foundation, which aims to provide clean water and new schools for children in under developed countries. As well, as a part of the Rotary Interact Club, Dube helped to raise over $10,000 for Shelter Box Canada for victims of the earthquake in Haiti and for victims of the tsunami in Sri Lanka between 2009-2011. Along with his volunteer work over the past number of years, Dube has also been an exceptional athlete at the high school level, representing LDSS and the community of Burns Lake on multiple occasions. He qualified each year of his high school career for the ski and snowboard team, and placed no lower than third place as a team at the provincial championships, while winning the team championship in 2012. As well he was the individual male champion at this year’s provincial championships and has medal each year in the ‘heavy bike’ category at the mountain bike provincial championships. Finally, he has been named the male athlete of the year at LDSS for four straight years. McHugh said that Dube’s vol-
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Andre Dube poses with his plaque that he received after being awarded with the 2014 Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year award at the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Associations bike camp. Dube will be donating his half of the $500 prize money to the mountain bike association’s bike camps. Dube has been a regular volunteer for the mountain bike association, putting in over 300 hours the past four summers helping to design, build and maintain the association’s various biking trails. unteer efforts and excelling as an elite athlete all while maintain high marks in school is what distinguished him as a leading candidate for the honour. “[He] distinguished himself by maintaining straight ‘A’s’ and excelling as an elite athlete, as well as being a kind and respectful citizen of our community,” McHugh said. Dube said he started to become involved when he realized just who was responsible for the hard work that went into maintaining the facilities he enjoyed using. “I realized that all the amazing facilities that I used were maintained by volunteers,” Dube said, “This award is amazing and I appreciate it a lot.” Currently, Dube works for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, Wildfire Management Branch as a firefighter for the Northwest Fire Centre base here in Burns Lake, and he plans to attend school at the University of Northern Brit-
ish Columbia starting in the fall semester to study environmental engineering. “My community has given me so much and I felt that it was time to give back,” Dube said. As part of winning the youth citizen of the year award, Dube received $500 in prize money from the Rotary Club of Burns Lake, $250 of which to donate to the cause of his choice. Dube said he will be donating the money to the bike skills and development camp run each year by the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association because it is “teaching kids to stay active and be healthy.” The other half of the prize money will go to the cause of which the nominator will chose. McHugh says that Dube has set the bar when it comes to youth serving the Burns Lake community. “As with all great leaders, he sets the bar for others,” McHugh said, “He inspires us to find the best within ourselves.”
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Outlook for hay crop is poor for locals Steven Maisey The outlook for the hay crops for Burns Lake farmers this year is not good, according to a number of reports from farmers in the area. The string of wet, damp weather lasted well into June this year, longer than normal, and the recent dry, hot and windy weather has led to hay crops not growing as well as they have in the past. Typically the crops begin to be cut, baled and brought in at the beginning of July and are completely brought in before the fall weather begins, although it is all weather dependant. This year a number of Burns Lake's farmers have expressed concerns that their hay crops for the season won't meet expected targets. One local farmer said that the hot, dry weather amounted to a significantly lower amount of hay this year, and the Strimbolds estimate that their hay crops are at two-thirds of what is typically harvested each year. Shanon Piper said that her crops are expected to be at half of what is typically harvested. "We normally need 400 bales of hay to get through the winter, but his year we are expecting half that amount," Piper said, "The crops this year are at knee level, in past years they've been above our heads." The poor season has even led some farmers
over crops," Piper said, "Then they just buy the rest of what they need from a local farmer." Most of the hay that is sold by Burns Lake farmers is sold locally with the rest this season being sold to neighbouring communities. Some farmers purchase hay from farmers in Vanderhoof as well.
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Nisa Hoffer had never competed in a canoe or kayak race before this year’s B.C. Summer Games, only paddling for recreation, but that didn’t stop the 13-year-old Burns Lake resident from snagging a medal in one of the events at the games this year. B.V. Driving School Ltd. Hoffer was one of four competitors from the is offering an air brakes course in Houston on Burns Lake area to travel to Nanaimo for the B.C. Friday (evening) August 8th, Summer Games which were held July 17-20. Saturday, August 9th & Other athletes from the Burns Lake area to comSunday, August 10th, 2014. pete at the summer games include, Braden Puglas, Anyone interested in taking the course or wants more Antoine Hopegood and Mathieu Hopegood. information about the air brakes course, please call Puglas won a silver medal in the boys C-1 2000m 250-845-3288 or Cell 250-845-1112 Open event and Antoine Hopegood won a bronze Toll Free: 1-888-644-3555 medal in the boys C-1 200m Learn to Train event. Email: bvdrivin@bvdrivingschool.ca • www.bvdrivingschool.ca Nisa’s medal, a silver came on the last day of the Spaces are limited so call ASAP competition, as she place second in the Girls C-1 2000m Open “Winning the medal was really satisfying I felt like I had accomplished a lot,” Nisa said. “She was really proud to call home and tell me that she’d won a medal and I of course was pretty excited for her,” Dirk Hoffer, Nisa’s father said, “ It’s a r u o ut big accomplishment to Check o le go down and compete irresistib at a higher level than what you’re used to up here, things went well.” PORK RIB BITS, CALAMARI, PRAWNS, STUFFED Puglas added that he MUSHROOM CAPS, NACHOS, CHICKEN WINGS, really enjoyed being POTATO SKINS, ZUCCHINI WEDGES & MORE! out on the water and ~ Open 7 days a week ~ that his summer games experience was great. + A KIDS MENU... “I learned a lot, got COME CHECK OUT OUR FAMILY SECTION! to meet a bunch of new people and I had lots Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078 of fun,” Puglas said, ...Northwest’s Largest Volume Dealer for a Reason!!
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Braden Puglas and Nisa Hoffer proudly show off their medals that they won at the 2014 B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. “Winning the medal was really exciting.” Most athletes in the Northwest region don’t have to qualify for the games like the competitors in the South due to smaller representation. Nisa’s father says he’d like to see more kids get involved in the sport and added that it takes a lot more strength and endurance than people, himself
included, realize to go fast. “It’s a great sport,” Dirk said, “I’d like to see more kids doing it and they had a younger group and an older kids group here at the camp this summer of it is growing.” Along with her silver medal Nisa also was award with a $500 sports education bursary by Coast Capital
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black spruce bog plays the legion The Black Spruce Bog played a show at Branch 50 of the Royal Canadian Legion last Friday Night. This Northern B.C. group mixes the sounds of bluegrass, folk, funk, jazz and rock n roll. They recently played at the Grassy Plains Summer festival, highlighted by their performance at the kick off dance on the Friday. The group is comprised of from left to right Amy Blanding, Eric Welscher, Jeremy Pahl, Danny Bell and Spencer Hammond.
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Jeff Nagel The province has adjusted its new minimum prices for alcohol in the wake of criticism over the rollout of new rules allowing ‘happy hour’ discounts. A new category for draft beer creates a minimum charge of $12 for a 60-ounce pitcher – down from $15 previously announced – or $0.20 per ounce for large volumes over 50 ounces instead of Alfie is a 5 year old female, who has not $0.25, which still applies to smaller glasses and pints. had much interaction, so will be classified "Upon reviewing B.C.'s minimum prices, we realized they as a potential barn cat. She has started to weren't on par with consumers' expectations and we took action meouw instead of hiss when you approach to find a fair compromise that still upholds B.C.'s high standards her kennel, but she cannot yet be handled. for health and safety," said MLA John Yap, who heads the provIf you are looking for a good mouser, please ince's liquor policy reforms. give us a call at 250-692-7476. The new regulations let bars and restaurants charge lower prices for selective times or occasions, but forced some low-price Mainland, outside of parts of Vancouver. Advertising donated by LD News establishments to raise prices to match the new minimums. He said the industry now hopes for stability and certainty. That will still be the case for pints in some locales – bars that "This is now the third time they've changed minimum pricing," Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic Ltd. had charged less than $5 must raise their prices to that minimum Guignard said. "It's all a bit confusing and annoying." Fountain Road, Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-7476 for 20 ounces. Lower prices can be selectively offered for ‘ladies night’ specials The province has also increased the minimum price for spirits or ‘team night’ for players in uniform. from $2 to $3 per ounce. Minimum prices do not apply to catered Addictions experts had called for higher minimum pricing to events, or special occasion licences. reduce health and safety risks to drinkers. Alliance of Beverage Licensees executive director even worse. God says, “If Jeff Guignard supported the spirit price increase in the my people, who are called interests of public safety, noting a patron previously by my name, will humble could have bought five single-ounce shots for $10. The Christian Heritage themselves and pray and But he said the lower minimum beer pitcher price Party offers a sound seek my face and turn of $12 against a minimum 20-ounce pint price of $5 alternative to Canada's from their wicked ways, may encourage over-drinking and intoxication. current leadership. This then I will hear from "You're more likely to start sharing pitchers than country became great heaven, and I will forgive you are to buy individual pints," he said. because of the Judeotheir sin and will heal their Provincial regulations limit a single serving of Christian heritage of those land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14. Bring a beer to 24 ounces, so pitchers can't be ordered by a whose values built it. But Let's follow God's pattern air lone patron. lawn ch the 21st Century finds us for safe, Golden Rule But Guignard noted it's harder for a server to track slipping off that strong communities that are how much patrons are drinking when they're orderfoundation and suffering (Six churches are cancelling blessed with wholeness the consequences. ing beer by pitchers instead of glasses. and hope. Join CHP today their services in order to participate.) Abortion, sexual "You don't know if a particular person has had one and do more than just perversion, promiscuity, pint or had the entire pitcher." "hope for the best"! adultery, greed and lust The new minimums mean little for bars and resfor power are leading our chp.ca taurants that charge higher prices already. little ones astray. If we call us: 250-846-5605 Guignard senses a ‘rural-urban divide’ in which continue on this road our many Interior bars charging lower prices than the visit booth #15 at the fair social problems will get Advertising partially donated by LD News new minimum will have to raise prices, while that won't generally be the case in much of the Lower
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The provincial government is defending its unpopular decision to halt B.C.'s use of the veteran Martin Mars water bombers in favour of newer aircraft to fight wildfires. The B.C. Wildfire Management Branch responded as campaigners closed in on a target of 20,000 signatures on a petition urging the premier to reinstate the 1940s-era amphibious plane. Organizer Chris Alemany plans to deliver the petition Thursday to Christy Clark's constituency office in West Kelowna, where residents had been under evacuation order from the Smith Creek wildfire. Critics argue the province is spending more money to get less firefighting service than it had with the famous Martin Mars planes. B.C. instead has contracted the use of four Air Tractor "Fire Boss" water-scooping amphibious planes from the Conair Group of Abbotsford for $2.5 million per season. The much smaller aircraft are more flexible because they can operate from more than 1,700 lakes compared to just 113 with the Mars. The new planes can also drop water, foam or retardant on a fire, with an ability to deliver 3,025 litres on a seven-minute turnaround, compared to 19,000 litres with the Mars on a 19-minute
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OUR TOWN Community BBQ and Open House information session for a local drug and alcohol treatment centre. Aug. 14 10:30am - 2pm. Burns Lake Terry Fox Run Sept. 14 at the Francois Lake Hall. Always looking for donations for the Fall Harvest Auction. More info (250) 692-7438 Burns Lake Big Pig Bike Fest Aug. 15, 16 & 17 - Volunteers needed. Help at the Northwest Invasive Plant Council booth & bike wash station at the Big Pig Bike Fest call 1-866-44WEEDS. We’ll need your contact information and your shirt size. Check out the Big Pig Bike Fest page for more details: http:// www.burnslaketrails.ca/index.php/big-pig-bike-fest The next food bank distribution is August 5th 2014. The food bank emergency phone number is: (250) 692-3029.
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Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3756 (Church)
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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: August 2014. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Community garden social club every Monday at 9am. Foot Care all day by appointment Aug. 7 & 21. Last day to pay for your September Good Food Box is Aug. 29. More info (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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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 RESERVOIR UPDATE 24 July 2014
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Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is looking for a part time Maternal Child Health Coordinator to help in the development and implementation of individual, community, family and cultural health and wellness prevention programming for parents and children from preconception to six years of age. For more information, please visit www.csfs.org. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@csfs.org by July 31, 2014. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CLASS 1 DRIVERS w/ AIR Req. for DH Manufacturing, Houston BC. BC & Alberta routes to be determined based on experience. Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full Benefits After 3 Mos. Apply with resume & abstract by emailing: dhmnfg@gmail.com
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JOURNEYMAN CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER Second and third year apprentices are welcome to apply. Please Phone: 250-845-7333 (Houston, B.C.) or email resume to: embersons01@gmail.com Mailing Address: Box 1029, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Location Address: 2365 Butler Ave. Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0
Front Desk Receptionist/ Optometric Assistant Busy Optometrist Clinic seeking a part-time Front Desk Receptionist/Optometric Assistant for 4 days per week. The successful applicant must be open to learning new tasks and gaining knowledge of Optometry including dispensing and eyewear repairs. Skills Required • Good Team Player • Excellent Computer Skills • Ability to Multi-Task • Excellent Communications Skills If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume with references to: Burns Lake Eye Care P.O. Box 269, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 or Fax to: (250) 692-3424
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PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER/ TAX PREPARER POSITION AVAILABLE M. McPhail & Associates Inc. is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming part of the team in an accounting, bookkeeping and consulting environment. Applicants will have a minimum of two years experience. Preference will be given to those applicants who are proficient with Microsoft Office, Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, tax software and Computerized Payroll. This position requires an individual with a valid class 5 drivers license, is capable of multi tasking and a sincere desire to help people. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to brenda@mcphailcga.com no later than August 15th, 2014.
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P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639 LOCATION: Vanderhoof School Board Office POSITION: Payroll Clerk II HOURS OF WORK: 7 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $23.62 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement Preference will be given to qualified members of CUPE 4177
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QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE O completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) O certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) by the Canadian Payroll Assoc. and completion of a recognized 1 year accounting program EXPERIENCE two years’ current experience using a computerized payroll system (SDS or similar) O WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC safety procedures O
SKILLS & ABILITIES typing skills of 55 words per minute O proficiency and speed in the use of calculators and a good aptitude for figures O ability to understand and apply Revenue Canada regulations applicable to payroll situations, the Employment Standards Act, Superannuation Plans, Collective Agreements & the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act O ability to work with constant interruptions O ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines O ability to maintain close attention to detail for periods of sustained duration O excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing O ability to use independent judgement in selecting and interpreting information O ability to use tact and diplomacy when handling contacts of a difficult, specialized or sensitive nature, for the discussion and resolution of problems O ability to work as a team member to manage the total office workload and develop and streamline office procedures and take such training as is appropriate and available O demonstrated understanding of word processing, database management and spreadsheet programs (ie. Microsoft Office) O
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LYNN MAKSYMCHAK DISTRICT PRINCIPAL – HUMAN RESOURCES/ LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PO BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0 To apply: Please send a detailed resume to Lynn Maksymchak at lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca
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CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanic’s Helper. Safety tickets required. Please email resume to: info@geo-con.ca or fax to 403-844-2735. RIVERCITY Fibre a whole log chipping company located in Kamloops is currently seeking a Licensed BC Interior Log Scaler. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please e-mail a cover letter & resume to rcf2007@telus.net or fax to 250-374-9506.
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#3828 Tchesinkut East Rd 1995 built, 4 bdrm, 1150 sqft home on 7 acres. Full bsmt, 2 baths, newly constructed dining room. Heat: elec. w/ wood backup. Water: drilled 160’ w/ 80 gallons per minute. Septic 800 gallon holding tank w/ lagoon. 24’ x 36’ wired garage, 16’ x 16’ insulated/wired work shop. Fenced in animal pen with pond, 2 greenhouses/fenced in garden spot, 15km south of Burns Lake.
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.
SUMMARY O performs a variety of duties pertaining to payroll DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES O performs functions necessary to run payrolls, including editing and balancing batches, running payroll processing programs, updating payroll system history, balancing payroll to control figures, system backups and Electronic Funds Transfer O inputs and retrieves data including those related to new employees, changes in employee status, assignments O collects codes and ensures accuracy of timesheets and absentee reports and follows up on errors as required O maintains records/reports & makes necessary adjustments for vacation, sick leave, increments, absentees, WCB, etc. O assists in the development and maintenance of the general ledger codes and payroll systems as required O prepares payroll journal entries as necessary and processes retroactive pay when necessary O updates and maintains master files pertaining to payroll processing O answers inquiries from staff and the public by letter, e-mail, telephone or in person, and relays messages O answers queries and prepares reports as required by the management team O issues records of employment and termination documents as required O provides employment verifications as requested O performs all duties with a level of interpersonal skills appropriate to the position O maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard
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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
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Beautiful handcrafted log home on 2 acres. Situated at Tchesinkut Lake on Hwy. 35, 16 kms from Burns Lake. Lakeview, 30 x 40 ft, 2 bdrms on main floor with a 3/4 loft. 1 & 1 1/2 baths. Hardwood floors, hand carved railings inside & out, electric heat with glass front wood burning stove, landscaped. Serious interests only please.
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HOME FOR SALE ON BEAUTIFUL TCHESINKUT LAKE 1400 sq. ft. with walkout basement. Lakeview, lakeshore, 6.88 acres, two baths, deck, landscaped, new roof, new flooring in kitchen, dining, living room and hallway. Fully treed. 24 x 26 shop (heated & water). 114 ft. of lakeshore.
$229,000 Call (250) 692-6217 to view
Acreage for Sale FOR SALE: 4 Bed, 3 Bath 2008 two-story home on Chase-Falkland Road, 3.5 km from Falkland, BC. 2420 sq ft incl finished basement. 240 sq ft deck, and double attached garage complete the home. Asking $419,000. Call 780723-4132 or email Christine@andersonbuildersgroup.com
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AUTO CENTRE 1411Miller Miller Road (Left(Left Off Babine Lake Road) 1411 RoadNorth North Off Babine Lake Road)
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BRAKES JOSH PERRY, OWNER SUSPENSION Call FRONT END FULL AUTO SERVICE CENTRE EXHAUST TUNE-UP FULL WINTER/ SUMMER SERVICE Bill & Wendy Imus • RE AND RE ENGINES Certified Appliance Repair JOSH PeRRy, OwNeR & TRANSMISSIONS & Computer Technicians Call 250-692-4203 • DIESEL Computer Training, Sales & Service PERFORMANCE
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PARTS - GAS & DIESEL Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2 • LIFT KITS - CUSTOM Phone: (250) 692-4353 BUILDS Cell: (250) 692-6569 • email: bsfree@bsfree.ca • WELDING • CUSTOM RIMS - ALL BRANDS • LIGHT DUTY FABRICATING - OFF ROAD BUMPERS (2010) ETC. • SNOW PLOWING
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Free Youth Day Camp 9km down Augier Road Everyday 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Young Please call Eugene or Dawn Rainbow Warrior at 250-251-0627 theyoungrainbowwarriorsociety@outlook.com Society
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Helping to maintain the mountian bike trails
The Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association held one of its community workbee days this past weekend on Saturday. The event, which started at 10 a.m. and ran until around 2 p.m., is held so that community members can help clear and maintain trails by volunteering their time. There will be another workbee event held by the mountain bike association on July 30 from 4-6 p.m. There is also a group that goes out and provides maintenance to the mountain bike trails every Wednesday. The group meets at Kager Lake. steven maisey photos
batter up The Burns Lake fastpitch season is in full swing with four teams battling it out to see who will reign supreme. In this photo a young Burns Laker works on his pitching. Fastpitch differs from hardball in a number of ways, the most obvious is the pitchers throw steven maisey photo underhand.
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Surface Area: 1,949 acres Volume: 136,564 ac.ft. Mean Depth: 70 ft Maximum Depth: 132 ft Perimeter: 69,600 ft. Elevation: Approx. 2,700 ft Surveyed: August 9, 1975
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS MAP FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist.
Binta Lake supports very fine char (up to 35 pounds) and rainbow trout fishing. Located approximately five km from Uncha Lake on good gravel road, this lake sports a boat launch. Excellent boating opportunities available as well. This fishing map is proudly sponsored by:
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