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LAKES DISTRICT NEWS Update on the forest fires Last week a series of cooler weather and short spouts of rain gave firefighters in the Northwest Fire Centre the opportunity to gain a greater containment on the more volatile fires in the region.
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BURNS LAKE MAYOR CRUSIN’ TO END MS
Mayor Luke Strimbold was among the many who volunteered at the A&W last Thursday as the company held its nation wide fundraiser to help end Multiple Sclerosis (MS) For every teen burger sold, A&W donated $1 to the MS Society of Canada. The MS rate in Canada is the highest in the world. STEVEN MAIISEY PHOTO
Salmon season a success for Lake Babine Target goals being met for salmon travelling through Lake Babine Nation fences
STEVEN MAISEY For the first time since 2012, Lake Babine Nation is dipping their nets into the waters of Babine Lake to harvest the sockeye salmon population and it the season couldn’t be going any better. There are roughly 30,000 sockeye salmon travelling through Lake Babine Nation fences per day so far this year. Efforts have wrapped up a one of the fence locations on Babine Lake and efforts are now being turned to fences at Fulton and Pinkut Lake. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Can-
ada (DFO), the lead agency for salmon management in B.C. predicted a large return of salmon this year due to the fact that the population was expected to mostly the progeny of salmon that spawned in the record run of 2010. It was expected that 2.4 million sockeye salmon would migrate through Babine Lake this year, an expectation that led the lake to be classified as a category four by the DFO’s stock assessment staff. A category four ranking means that the population is abundant and well above targeted goals for the year. A successful salmon harvest for Lake Babine Nation means that they will be able to sell their fresh salmon to buyers down on the coast in Vancouver, as well as sell it locally. It also means the Lake Babine Nation members will receive their salmon for the season, too. The salmon harvest is a primary source of income for Lake Babine Nation and the money it generates allows projects to be started an infrastructure to be upgraded.
According to Wilf Adam, Chief of Lake Babine Nation, construction on the hall at Fort Babine has already begun and other projects are on the way to being started, too. “We are meeting our targets,” Adam said, “It’s going really well, approximately 30,000 fish per day travel through the fences, and there was a whole slew the previous two days.” Last year the population of sockeye salmon was too low, and it forced Lake Babine Nation to halt the harvesting for the year. It led to a shortage of fish for food for members and the loss of income forced projects to be stopped. To that end, Lake Babine Nation always tries to maintain the balance and the population even during a successful run such as this year. “We only take what we need, which is a small percentage of the population,” Adam said, “This year species, such as coho were left alone because of the low population.” Babine Lake was one of 22 out of 84 outlook categories to improve its DFO ranking this year.
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Fire truck pull Burns Lake will hold its second annual fire truck pull on Saturday, Sept. 6 at this year’s 71 annual Lakes District Fall Fair in support of United Way. The event consists of teams of 10 seeing who can pull a 30,000 pound fire truck 50 feet the fastest.
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A firefighter from the Wildfire Management Branch helps to contain the China Nose Mountain fire last week. Forest Fires continue to burn throughout the Northwest and the province. An additional eight fires ignited this past weekend, although none have burned more than 10 hectares yet.
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Last week a series of cooler weather and short spouts of rain gave firefighters in the Northwest Fire Centre the opportunity to gain a greater containment on the more volatile fires in the region. The region within the Northwest Fire Centre, which includes Burns Lake, experienced almost drought like conditions during the last week of July and the first two weeks of August allowing forest fire fuels to dry out and become very ignitable and very combustible. The fire danger rating has hovered
near extreme the entire first half of the month. The hot temperatures and dry weather caused a number of forest fires to either start or spread. The two most significant of these fires was the Chelaslie River fire and the China Nose Mountain fire. Currently in the Northwest Fire Centre's region there are four forest fires burning. The Eutsuk Lake fire, which is located south of Smithers in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako's (RDBN) Electoral Area 'E,' was discovered on July 14. The fire is currently 3750 hectares and is being fought with a modified response technique, which means it is being allowed to burn within a set of parameters set by the Wildfire Management Branch.
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After being closed for nearly a month, the rail crossing, on North Road, that was the site of an accident between a train and a logging has been reopened by CN Rail. Steven Maisey The rail crossing that was the site of an accident between a logging truck and a CN Rail train has been reopened by CN Rail. The solution that was worked on by CN Rail and by Hampton Affiliates, the owners of the Decker Lake Forest Products sawmill was that Hampton has hired a temporary flag person to monitor the crossing. This will allow logs to be once again delivered to the sawmill, and give CN Rail and Hampton time to evaluate the situation further. "This is a temporary solution while CN evaluates whether equipment, such as automated lights and the like are required," Steve Zika, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "I am not sure how long the evaluation of other potential solutions will take, but we are relieved in the mean time to be able to get logs delivered off highway to our Decker Lake sawmill again." The accident caused 22 intermodal cars and two locomotives to derail. It caused the closure of the rail line for the entire day, and the closing of the crossing for nearly one month.
Celebrating 25 years
The Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic is celebrating 25 years in business this year. Dr. Lois Martin, DVM, established the veterinary clinic 25-years-ago in 1989. Two years later she hired another veterinarian, Dr. Cardine Kuys, both of whom graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. steven maisey photo When approaching a
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Ruts in road to farmland changes
Don’t let the recent cooling off period fool you, the forest fire situation in the Northwest and throughout the province is still volatile. This past week, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako rescinded all evacuation orders that had been issued for the China Nose Mountain fire, leaving only an evacuation alert for certain areas that are closest to the wildfire located 15 km Southeast of Houston. This is a relief I’m sure to many, after the events of two weeks ago when there was a community meeting was held at the Island Gospal Fellowship church, and a great number of people were ordered to evacuate their homes and even more were put on evacuation alert. The strong winds that were expected to accompany the cold front that was passing through Burns Lake and the area never materialized and fire fighting crews were able to have some success fighting the fire. Despite the drop in temperatures and the small amount of rain that the area received these fires in the area are still very volatile. The China Nose Mountain fire sits at approximately 3700 hectares in total area, and is only 40 per cent contained. Crews continue 24 hour operations in order to contain the fire. The Chelaslie River fire on the Southside near Tweedsmuir Park is one of the largest fires in the province, sitting at over 128,000 hectares in total area. While it may seem like the fire situation is under control in the Northwest and in the province, it is not. An additional 90 out of province firefighters were flown into Prince George last weekend to help with various fires in the province. They join the 360 out of province firefighters that have already arrived and working to battle fires in the province and the 75 personnel that have flown in from Australia. Forest fire fuels remain dry and easily combustible. The province is already spending close to $4 million per day fighting fires and it is expected that the final bill at the end of the season for fire fighting costs will reach more than $250 million. With the Labour Day long weekend coming up this weekend, campers and recreation and outdoor enthusiast need to be careful when they are vacationing this weekend. With costs soaring, and resources spread thin, the last thing needed is man made forest fires to ignite causing the further spreading out of resources. The campfire ban remains in affect for the Northwest Fire Centre, meaning that campfires, open category two and three fires, along with activities such as fireworks and tiki torches are banned. As well, many outdoor stoves and portable campfire cooking apparatuses that are not CSA or ULC approved are banned. As was noted in this column last week these firefighters that are out there battling these blazes to keep our communities safe and prevent damage to our properties have been putting in incredibly long hours all summer long. This Labour Day weekend, let’s give them support the only way we can, by adhering to the campfire bans and ensuring that we are smart while camping and enjoying the outdoors. The last thing all of us want is for more people to be put on an evacuation order, and the last thing this province needs is another forest fire draining our minimal resources.
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The month-long Agricultural Land Commission consultation closed Aug. 22, and the B.C. government is compiling the feedback received from a province-wide tour and invitation to comment. I can’t tell you much about the official input. The consultation sessions were by invitation only, with no media allowed, and the submissions via website are also not public. I reached Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick as he was traveling around B.C. with his camper van, conducting his own meetings with farmers. He’s not saying much either, except that a summary of the findings should be made public in September as the government considers new regulations. The aim of this exercise is to consider relaxing rules around secondary farmland uses in the Interior, Kootenay and North regions, as well as food processing and retail sales of food and beverages on farmland. Also under consideration is allowing breweries and distilleries, as wine and cider production are now allowed, and relaxing rules to permit more off-farm products to be sold from farms. Letnick defended the 30-day summer consultation as adequate. It’s based on 11 questions developed with staff, farm groups and local government. He’s also not counting how many emails were stacked up by proponents or critics. “I’m not conducting a plebiscite,” Letnick said. “What I’m trying to do is come up with the best balance of recommendations to make to government that can hold their own based on the idea and the potential positive and negative consequences.” NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham was more forthcoming. She was invited to the formal sessions, and also won’t talk about them directly. But she’s not backing away from her criticisms. The government is proposing to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for several kinds of decisions, including subdivision for family use or into properties of 160 acres or more. “I think the general idea was that people trust the ALC to make that decision, and it should still go through the commission,” Popham said. “Actually the commission has been making those decisions anyway, and I think they’ve been quite fair when somebody applies.” She said farmers also aren’t sold on the notion of easing the rules for secondary businesses. “You will already find situations where there’s, let’s say a welding shop or something like that attached to somebody’s residence who lives on ALR land,” Popham said. “That sort of stuff has been allowed, but it’s always had to go through the ALC or some sort of process that’s been in place. This leaves that process out, and so I think that’s the problem people are having.” She noted that non-farm activities have a way of growing until they become the main business. A reader who attended the Kelowna session said even winery operators aren’t thrilled about the proposal to enlarge retail space and allow sales of wine or beer not made on site. He said “not one” participant there liked the idea of increasing industrial activity such as food processing or retailing. And he agreed with Popham that the ALC is doing a good job with subdivision applications. Popham also clarified the situation with the leased craft gin distillery on her own Vancouver Island farm. It started as a winery, and the conversion needed only local government approval because the production facility was already considered and taxed as light industrial. Victoria Gin has been a model for the government’s push to allow distilleries, breweries or meaderies on farmland. Given the B.C. Liberals’ love of liberalized liquor, I expect that change to go through.
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Fires somewhat contained, but remain unsettled
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Typically, a fire will be classified as a modified response fire if it is determined that a fire will help achieve a particular land management objective and if there is no threat to life or property. The second fire burning in the region is the Deadwood Lake southwest fire, which is located North of Smithers, near the B.C. and Yukon boarder. The fire was discovered Aug. 3. The fire has nearly doubled in size the past week, from 1600 hectares to 2830 hectares, despite the cooler temperatures. Just like the fire at Eutsuk Lake, the Deadwood Lake fire is being fought with a modified response technique. The third fire burning in the Northwest Fire Centre's region is the Chelaslie River fire. This fire is one of the largest in area in the entire province at an estimated size of 133,771 hectares. It was discovered on July 8 and started burning near Tweedsmuir park. Currently there are 284 firefighters, 15 helicopters and 20 pieces of heavy equipment being used to fight the fire. The heavy equipment is being utilized to established new machine guards and contain new fire perimeters. As well, firefighters continue to establish new contingency guards and are mopping up spot fires that have started outside of the fire perimeter. A second Wildfire Management Branch camp has been implemented on the Northern side of the fire. An evacuation order has been issued for all cabin owners in the Entiako provincial park by B.C. Parks, and the park has been closed, too. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has upgraded the evacuation alert to an evacuation order on Aug. 13. The order encompasses the area for the east half of Tetachuck Lake area from the north bank of Uchu Reach, 1.5 km south of Chedakuz Forest Service Road, and for the eastern and southern boundary of the RDBN Electoral Area 'E' (Francois/Ootsa Lake Ru-
ral). An evacuation alert issued Aug. 6 for the areas from Intata Reach at the confluence of Uchu Reach in Electoral Area 'E', to the southern boarder of Electoral Area 'D' (Fraser Lake Rural) at Red Road to Erhorn Creek, north along Erhorn Creek to the Nechako Reservoir, including all the land between the west and east banks at the Nechako Reservoir to Erhorn Creek and from the eastern boundary of Entiako provincial park to the Easter and southern boundaries of Electoral Area 'E', is still in affect. An evacuation alert has been issued by the
command team and three structural protec- Branch on the China Nose Mountain Fire tion units. said, "The public is encouraged to stay vigiThe fire is now 40 per cent contained as lant at all times." crews on the North and East flanks of the fire Campfire bans remain in affect. continue to mop up the fire, while crews on To report a wildfire call toll free at 1-800the West and South flanks continue to rein- 663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone. force fire guards and work on containment lines. A controlled burn was successfully Backpacks achieved last week, which saw forest Pencil Cases fire fuels between the fire and containBinders ment lines reduced. Exercise Books All evacuation orders issued by the RDBN have been rescinded, but an Paper evacuation alert remains in place. Crayons The alert covers the area south HE FIRE IS NOW PER CENT Markers from 9840 Heading Creek Forest CONTAINED AS CREWS ON THE ORTH Service Road, North to Gilmore Pens & Pencils Lake Forest Service Road and SunAND AST FLANKS OF THE FIRE ...Everything you set Forest Service Road intersecneed for back CONTINUE TO MOP UP THE FIRE WHILE tion, West to Snow Mobile Cabin on Equity Mine Road, East to and to school! CREWS ON THE EST AND OUTH including Crow Creek Road beyond FLANKS CONTINUE TO REINFORCE FIRE the train tracks, East to 22387 and 22507 North, including the entirety GUARDS AND WORK ON CONTAINMENT of Rose Lake Cutoff Road and Day Lake Road, southern portions of LINES the Forest Dale Canyon Road, the Cariboo Regional District, as well. Northern portions of the Maxan Creek An area closure order issued by the Wild- Forest Service Road to the Southwest fire Management Branch Aug. 2 is still in portion of the Decker-Maxan Road, affect. including Bulkley Lake, Day Lake, The closure covers the area from the Elwin Lake and Maxan Lake. Kluskus Forest Service Road of the Natalkuz While crews have received favour500 road, south and west of the Kluskus For- able weather as they continue to battle est Service Road in to the Vantine, Malaput the blaze 24 hours a day, the fire reand Cheakuz areas. mains volatile and uncontrolled. Access restriction has been established at "This fire is still a large, uncontrolled 118 km on the Kluskus Forest Service Road wildfire, and current weather condiand 77.5 km on Red Road. tions combined with dry forest fire Lakeview Mall, 117 Yellowhead, Hwy 16 Phone: 250-692-7077 The fourth wildfire burning is the China fuels are Nose Mountain Fire. conducive The fire was discovered Aug. 11 and is ap- to extreme proximately 3700 hectares in size. fire beIt is considered a top priority fire in the h av i o u r, " province due to its relative close location Mike Mcto communities between Burns Lake and C u l l e y , Houston. Fire InThere are currently 166 firefighters, seven formation helicopters and 16 pieces of heavy equip- Officer for ment being used to battle the blaze. the WildAs well, 40 support staff have been as- fire Mansigned to this fire, including an incident a g e m e n t
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Editor: Recently the BC Liberals launched a Ministry of Education website citing impressive facts that are in fact impressively misleading. The website boasts of record funding levels for education, technically true, but fails to mention that funding has steadily fallen behind inflation. During this government’s tenure per student funding has fallen from the Canadian average to $1000 per student below the Canadian average. The website points to improved graduation rates but fails to mention that this government changed graduation requirements, making them easier. The website repeatedly notes that BC typically outperforms other provinces on student tests even though BC teachers are paid below the Canadian average. This trend has always existed, it’s what I call the ‘BC bonus’. Mobile
professionals, not just teachers, will work for less in BC because they get to live here. We have teachers in our local schools who came here from provinces with higher teacher salaries. They prefer to live and work here. The website notes proudly that BC students perform well on international math, science and language tests. They sure do, go BC schools! The website fails however to mention that BC’s ranking on those tests has been declining since the Liberals first took office and began implementing cuts. The government is well aware of all of this, they just rather you weren’t aware. They would have you believe that through some unspecified management magic they’ve been able to improve performance while reducing costs. Don’t be fooled. Walt van der Kamp
What is Rotary up to? Exchange student spend a week at Tweedsmuir Park The Rotary Club of Burns Lake hosted their 25th Annual Tweedsmuir Trek this year. It was, once again, a huge success. Exchange students from all over the world joined local students on a Wilderness Adventure in beautiful Tweedsmuir Park. The event was conceived as our local club’s contribution to the Rotary International Exchange program that sends students worldwide on a year long cultural exchange. It is organized with hundreds of hours of volunteer effort and support from many individuals and families, both inside and outside of the club.
Why all the fuss over mine Editor: The Polley Lake Mine tailings breach is occurring daily in B.C.! That’s right, it’s true! Thanks to Mother Nature, not only do we have thousands of slides occurring in B.C. each year, we also have water run off occurring naturally in thousands of creeks and streams – water run off that people have erroneously been calling “toxic” water. As an example, “Fools Gold”, or “Pyrite”, is just one of Mother Nature’s little pranks on humanity. It turns out that this useless rock, which fooled many a prospector in its day, has another last laugh for humankind. The natural forces of Mother Nature continually expose and release the iron and sulphur mixture in Pyrite which rain then washes away as acidic (low pH) water into streams, creeks and
lakes all over B.C., and without detrimentally affecting fish or humans. That’s right. Acidic, so-call “toxic”, water has been leaching into our fish-bearing waterways for centuries due to the weathering and erosion of planet Earth. It’s been happening since before Europeans and Asians arrived in B.C. and it’s likely been happening since before the First Nations appeared. So I have to ask: why has there been so much hullabaloo over the low pH acidic water from Mount Polley affecting fish when low pH acidic run off water is occurring naturally every day all over B.C.? Fred Reemeyer Coquitlam B.C.
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Thanks to everyone who came to my birthday
On Sunday evening last there was a church service at St. Luke’s on the lake… it was a service everyone could enjoy with lots of good music and singing. The service started with a delightful potluck lunch with lots for everyone to enjoy, then the service with the music, singing and readings suitable for our service. It was a pleasure to have Pastor Herb Larsen present and give our closing prayer. It’s good news to once more have services in St. Luke’s. Thanks to those who made this possible, God will love you for that. The
church is open to anyone. You will be most welcome and I know you will enjoy the service so come and give it a try. No smoke A lovely morning, no smoke in sight for far, let’s hope and pray the fires are under control and once more folks will be able to rest easy. This summer will be remembered for a long time with so much devastation in our beautiful forest. We do need rain and big time too. Folks are having to water their gardens, that’s if they want a garden and this is very important to their living. All the hay fields are powder dry and so are the pastures. I don’t remember it so dry for so long. Francois Lake is on a big time low. It’s a bit scary for water lines when winter comes. Music On Wednesday evening last we were once more treated by the Decker Lake Menno-
nite church choir to a lovely singing and also a gospel message for us all. They always leave us with a good feeling. It’s always good to see so many young people taking part in the choir. Back in the day When we took over the store at Francois Lake and no power so keeping things was a big problem. Every winter we filled an icehouse on the lake. This was a big job as we also had to haul sawdust from the mill to pack the ice blocks in. We had a big icebox that held a big chunk of ice and we would pack the milk and fresh groceries. What a job this was but it worked. Then we bought a propane fridge and this worked but was expensive to operate. Most everyone was in the same boat. Then the community got together with B.C. Hydro and we got power, what a change to our way of living. It was what you
would call a Godsend. Now we take it for granted, plug or pull the switch and you are away. That’s one time when our community really pulled together and we got power. Way back This is a little story that goes back many years. It was a very hot dry summer here so our family decided we would take a weeks holiday in lower B.C. On the way down it was hot even hotter than Francois Lake. Anyway we were nearly cooked so we pulled into Lillooet, that was not too smart as that little town was melting. We pulled into a little cafe and our car tires cut into the pavement as we drove in to park. The building was an oven. One guy told us they were frying eggs on the pavement and I believed him. The flies were terrible in the cafe so we backed out and hit the road. I had never ever
been in a place so hot and I will never every say Francois Lake is too hot. We sure were glad to get to a cooler place. August 22 the rain came, what a blessing for us all. It was a thirsty land but this morning everything has changed. Our prayers have been answered. Birthday dinner A wonderful birthday supper was held for me on Saturday night at the home of Rick and Marie Hunter on August 23 with family and fiends. Rick did the BBQ and what a great job he did too. Fresh salmon and turkey and all the trimmings, what a meal. The dinner was to be served on the front lawn but a rain shower came up so we moved into the house. But it did clear up later on. It was a special evening for us to have our Irish family with us for their last weekend as they will
be leaving us for home early Monday morning for Prince George to catch their plane. Karmen, Robyn, Jordyn and their mother Kathy. We are really going to miss them. T hey had a wonderful time with visiting, swimming, hiking, four wheeling and enjoyed having them just to talk over old times with family and school days. It all turned out to be a fun summer for us all. They are already talking about another visit. Maybe come back to stay who knows. On one of their walks with their cousins visiting Nourse falls they came up on a mountain goat which is not common but they do come down to the falls sometimes so I have heard. They took pictures which were very interesting. I would like to thank friends and family for the cards, they are so very precious to me and also the phone
calls I have received. I never ever thought that I would make 92 years. Another thank you to my granddaughters who made up two large trays of tarts with 92 on the top. This took lots of time and thank you for those as well they were so nice and tasty. Again I must say thanks so much to friends and family you are all so special to me. Something to think on Dreams are never destroyed by circumstances, dreams are born in the heart and mind and only there can never die, because while the difficult takes time the impossible takes a little longer. Take care and always remember God loves you and so do I. P.S. We had the pleasure of a visit from the Grassy Plains gospel church. We always enjoy them stopping in for a hymn sing. They do a great job.
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More firefighting personnel arrive as fire activity increases An additional 90 firefighting arrive in Prince George as fires continue to burn throughout B.C. Burns Lake mayor visits crew.
Mayor Luke Strimbold Steven Maisey The province of British Columbia is flying in even more additional fire fighting personnel to help battle the numerous blazes that are still burning throughout B.C. An additional 90 personnel were brought into B.C. over the weekend as there are still 162 fires burning in the province. The 90 firefighters from Ontario and Alberta were flown into Prince George before being sent out to fires in the province. The incoming personnel are type one fire crews and specialized personnel and they will be performing key functions on the various fires. The request for additional out of province personnel was mad through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire
Centre (CIFFC), which allows for the sharing of resources between provinces and territories in Canada. The cost of the additional fire fighters will be covered by B.C. In addition to the 90 firefighters that arrived over the weekend, two dispatchers from Alaska arrived on Aug. 20. The assistance is provided under the Northwest Compact that sees resource sharing between B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories in Canada and the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska in the United States. The fire fighters join the 1350 provincial staff, 650 contractors, over 360 out of province personnel and the 75 personnel from Australia already fighting forest fires throughout the province. Mayor Luke Strimbold thanked firefighting crews on behalf of the Burns Lake community. “Tonight I had the opportunity to say thank you on behalf of our community to the fire fighters from all across the world that are working on the China Nose fire,” Strimbold said, “The crews work day and night to keep our communities safe and
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Firefighting crews from the Chelaslie River fire take a break from battling the fire in one of the camps set up near the fire. Fire activity throughout the province remains a concern, which prompted the province to ask for additional fire fighting personnel. This past weekend another 90 firefighters from Ontario and Alberta were flown into Prince George to await being sent throughout B.C. to the various wildfires. The Northwest Fire Centre saw an increase in fire activity over the weekend as an additional eight fires were started. Seven due to lightning, while one was human caused. to protect our timber, which is our current and future economy. There are few words that express how grateful we all are.” Over the weekend
crews in the Northwest Fire Centre responded to eight new fires in the region. It is suspected that seven of these fires were caused by light-
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Notice of Annual General Meeting School District No 91 Business Company Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the company will be held at the School District No 91 Board of office - 153 E. Connaught St. Vanderhoof, BC on September 15, 2014 at 2:30 pm for the following purposes: 1. Receive Directors and Auditors Reports for the year ended June 30, 2014 2. Make Directors Appointments 3. Consider business arising from Directors and Auditors Reports, not requiring special resolution or an exceptional resolution
Environmental assessment on hold for Morrison Mine
Pacific Booker Minerals will have to wait on their environmental ommunity Forest assessment for the Morrison Mine project
announced last Monday by energy and mines minister, Bill Bennett. Under the Environmental Assessment Act, the minister of environment can suspend an assessment until the outcome of any investigation, inquiry, hearing or other process that is conducted by the provincial government that is relative to the assessment is complete. The proposed Morrison Mine would be located 65 km Northeast of Smithers and 35 km North of the Village of Granisle. The project is a conventional open-pit mine with an extraction rate of approximately 30,000 tonnes per day. The life span of the mine is expected to be 21 years. Pacific Booker Minerals were originally denied their environmental assessment certificate for the Morrison Mine project back in October 2012. However, a ruling by the B.C. Supreme Court overturned the original ruling in December 2013. Earlier this June Pacific Booker Minerals application for an environmental assessment certificate began to be re-evaluated by the Environmental Assessment Office. Erik Tournquist, director for Pacific
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Steven Maisey Pacific Booker Minerals will have to wait for the environmental assessment on its Morrison Mine project after it was suspended by environment minister Mary Polak last Monday. Polak suspended the copper and gold mine's environmental assessment until the outcome of the independent expert engineering investigation and review panel, in relation to the tailings dam breach at the Mount Polley Mine in Likely, B.C. The investigation and review panel were
Booker Minerals says that his company will be fully compliant with any recommendations put forward. "The company will comply with all the recommendations made by the independent expert engineering investigation and review panel," Tournquist said, "We will construct and operate the Morrison Mine in compliance with industry best practices, using proven technology and in full compliance with all permit requirements." The proposed mine requires an environmental assessment certificate because it is a new metal mine with an ore production capacity which exceeds the regulation threshold of 75,000 tonnes per year. "The company wishes to emphasize that it is committed to bringing the proposed Morrison copper and gold project to commercial production," Tournquist said. The project is expected to employ 1117 part-time, full-time and temporary workers during the two year construction period and another 661 part-time, full-time and temporary workers over the 21 year life span of the mine. It is expected, if approved that the project will bring in an estimated $64.5 million in provincial revenue over the life span, too.
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Business Excellence
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It is that time of year again... Nominations are now being accepted.
To Nominate:
Nomination forms can be found on the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce website (www.burnslakechamber.com) or forms may be picked up/dropped off at the Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce 540 Hwy 16. Completed forms must be returned no later than September 1, 2014.
Nomination Rules:
You can nominate yourself or someone can nominate you. These awards are for people and businesses that contributed in 2013 (if you didn’t start your business till 2014 you’ll have to wait till next year to enter). Nominations close September 1, 2014. You may nominate more than one business. All businesses in the Lakes District and/or members of the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce are eligible to be nominated. Businesses include, industry, municipal/regional government, non profits, educational institutions, retail, restaurants and financial institutions to give a few examples.
The following Awards are as follows:
Outstanding Customer Service, Community Ambassador, Paul Sandercott Business of the Year, Rookie Business of the Year, Image & Innovation, Customer Service Employee of the Year.
If you would like more information please call Shelley at the Chamber of Commerce 250 692 3773.
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Derby Thank You The 1st Annual Francois Lake Fishing Derby was a great Success! A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers and businesses who donated:
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Young Burns Laker attends conservation camp
Cole Bernard attends conservation camp in the Kispiox Valley after being named the recipient of the ‘I Fight for Life’ fund Steven Maisey
The Lakes District is home to a number of opportunities, such as camping, fishing, mountain biking and hunting to name a few, that outdoor enthusiast can take advantage of over the course of the year. That enthusiasm for the outdoors, and the opportunities it presents and the resources it gives the community is very evident in the people who live in the area. Cole Bernard is no different. Bernard recently attended the kids conservation camp at the Bear Claw Lodge in the Kispiox Valley, a camp that teaches the attendees how to live off the land, and how to protect the land and its resources. Bernard attended this camp as the recipient of the ‘I Fight for Life’ fund, which was set up by another local, Burns Lake resident Rachelle van Zanten. The ‘I Fight for Life’ fund is named after the song that van Zanten wrote, recorded and produced, and is a song in opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project, and why the project is harmful and not beneficial to the area. The fund is composed of the money that van Zanten made from the royalties of the song. Bernard was the winner of this year’s fund, and got to attend the camp because of his application van Zanten says. “Cole’s application was the great, and he was the perfect recipient for this fund,” van Zanten said, “He is a true child of the Lakes District, spending most of his days revelling in what this area has to offer. He is growing up very tied to the land and has a deep respect for it.” “His application was very inspiring to read, he was excited to attend the camp and be amongst children who were as passionate about the outdoor life as he is.” Bernard says his application was about the enjoyment of the Lakes District. “My application was about the land, how you connect with and what you do and how you can enjoy it and about the different uses for the land in a conservation way,” Bernard said. Camp attendees range in age from 10-15-years-old with the kids being split into age groups over two separate weeks. Kids age 10-12-years-old attend one camp, this year in July, and kids age 13-15-years-old attend another camp, this year held Aug. 12-19. The camp in the Kispiox Valley teaches attendees a number of new skills and lessons, including how to fish in the river, how to identify different animal and plant species and how to built a shelter in the woods. As well, those who attend get to participate in other numerous activities. Bernard said some of his favourite activities included cliff water rescuing,
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Cole Bernard was the recipient of Rachelle van Zanten’s ‘I Fight for Life’ fund. He attended a conservation camp at the Bear Claw Lodge in the Kispiox Valley for a week in July. The fund was created from the royalties of van Zanten’s song ‘I Fight for Life’ and it is used to send one child to a conservation camp to learn about protecting and utilizing the land and its resources. knot tying, learning how to use maps, horseback riding and a man tracking event. However, his favourite activity from the camp was fishing. “I really enjoyed the fishing,” Bernard said, “I was one of the few people that actually caught a spring salmon. The fish I caught was 15 lbs or so, and it was really exciting.” As well, Cole said he learned a number of things about taking care of the environment, such as not throwing plastic and other harmful material on to a campfire. Van Zanten says that to see someone as young as Cole take on leadership roles by wanting to attend the camp is a great sign that the land will continue to be preserved. “A lot of children in this area grow up very tied to the land as it how we are raised here,” van Zanten said, “To see someone as young as Cole taking on leadership roles in land preservation is a sign that we will be okay 40 years down the road.” Van Zanten also points out that Cole won the best
all around camper at the July camp this year, another big accomplishment. For his part Bernard said that he would absolutely attend the camp again next year because the experience was so great. “The camp was amazing, and was really fun and entertaining, I had a great time,” Bernard said, “The people that ran the camp were great. The way the talked and interacted with us and how they treated us were great, and the activities we got to do were really exciting, fun and educational.” Bernard has really motivated van Zanten to make sure that she can present this opportunity to another recipient next year and in the years to come, saying that it’s important to have young kids wanting to become stewards for the land. Another goal is to start a camp of her own. “Without kids like Cole, who will stand up for the lakes, the land, and every life that depends on them? Without our drinking water, we have nothing left,” van Zanten said, “We are a fish nation and with kids like Cole we will be for years to come.”
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The Francois Lake Fishing Derby was held Aug. 15-17, and was a great success. It was organized by the Colleymount Recreation Commission and the Trout Creek Community Hall. (L) Derby winners Dan and Shane Burlingham, who won with a 2.5 lb rainbow trout. (R) The derby prize winners: Frank Lehman, Grant Giesbrecht, Noah Hanson, Ava Fan, Cody Reid, Dan Burlingham, Shane Leary. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
New website launched as talks with teachers continue TOM FLETCHER The B.C. government has launched a new website to prepare parents for a possible continuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day. The website, bcparentinfo.ca, promises the latest bargaining updates on B.C.'s festering teacher dispute, and will act as a portal for parents registering to collect $40 a day for each child under 12 if the strike drags on. Talks continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides. "Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive," the B.C. Teachers' Federation and B.C. Public School Employers' Association said in a brief statement. Negotiations broke off and a full-scale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron have maintained that the BCTF's benefit demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions. The BCPSEA's latest offer was rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for this fall. Ready's last involvement in the long series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007.
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Calling all squash players to join in Local photo contest
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Squash lessons were held for new players last Wednesday at the Lakeside Multiplex, and will be held again this Wednesday for Burns Lake residents who wish to learn the game and utilize the court at the new multiplex which opened earlier this summer.
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The Lakeside Multiplex held the first two sessions of lessons for Burns Lakers who want to learn the game of squash. The next two sessions for squash lessons will be held Aug. 27 at 5:30 and 7:30. The lessons are taught by Matt McClasky. The rules of squash are fairly simple and easy to understand. A singles game is played on a court that is 6.4 metres wide and 9.75 metres in length. There are boundary lines that run along the front, back and side walls of the court, and they gradually decrease in height as they move towards the back wall of the court from the front wall. After the serve a rally ensues, where the winner of the rally wins a point. A rally ends if the ball bounces twice, hits the tin, is hit outside of the boundary lines, or touches the boundary lines or there is interference caused resulting in a point to the obstructed player. In squash, every rally ends in a point, regardless of who served. The next squash lessons begin at 5:30 p.m. and last until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Woods n' Water Sports and Recreation equipment store is running a photo contest for residence of the Lakes District. Residences of the Lakes District will have an opportunity to win the grand prize of a $250 gift certificate to Woods n' Water by winning the photo contest. All that needs to be done to enter is to take a photo of the outdoors, either hunting, camping, fishing or a scenic photo, to name a few, of somewhere within Northern B.C. and send it to P.O. Box 170, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 or email it to Dcunningham1@hotmail.com. A winner will be chosen at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27. There is a limit to three photos per entrant and the photo submission must include a name, phone number and location of where the photo was taken.
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Village Recreation has very much appreciated all the help for the Summer Camp, 2014. Without your support, it wouldn’t be possible. See you next year! A super Huge thank you to the following folks and organizations:
Financial Support Canadian Forest Products Ltd. • Burns Lake Automotive Supply Ltd Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. Village Insurance Service Ltd. • Subway • Blu Jay Sports • CIBC • Woods N Water
In KInd support (Individuals) Bobby Mills, Chris Beach, Dirk Hofer, Liz Kemppainen, Cheryl Greening, Fior Millinazzo, Murphy Abraham, Mikhayla Fairley, Elise Dube, Matt McClaskey, Mayor Luke Strimbold, Jim McBride, Nick & Mary Hawes, Sam & Julia, Pat Broches, Jared Lalik, Brandie Balher, Javk Ashford (Organizations) The Soleckis’ Farm, Lakes District Ferry staff, College of New Caledonia, Forestry, Paramedics, Total Physio, Fire Station, Police Station, Lakes District Air, Fire Base –I.A Crews, Bakers Acres, World Cup Soccer, Canoe & Kayak BC
Special Thanks to Brianna and Shaye! You guys were awesome! Lakeside Multiplex
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Ootsa Lake Fishing Derby: August 29, 30, 31 and September 1, 2014. 1st prize: $2000. For more information please call 250-694-3658 or 250-694-3377
Burns Lake Terry Fox Run - September 14 at the Francois Lake Hall. Always looking for donations for the Fall Harvest Auction. More info (250) 692-7438.
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Steven Maisey Burns Lake will hold its second annual fire truck pull on Saturday, Sept. 6 at this year's 71 annual Lakes District Fall Fair in support of United Way. The event consists of teams of 10 seeing who can pull a 30,000 pound fire truck 50 feet the fastest. The event is used to help raise money for United Way, which does a lot of work with local and regional programming in communities such as Burns Lake.
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The second annual fire truck pull in Burns Lake will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Lakes District Fall Fair this year. Last year’s event raised just over $1000 for United Way, and the goal this year is to raise $3000. Registration is open until noon on Sept. 5
United Way, a non profit organization relies on donations to help run and support various programs it helps to run. United Way Northern B.C. covers the area from Quesnel, north to the Yukon boarder and from the Alberta boarder, west to Haida Gwaii. Their mission is to help Northern B.C. communities stay strong by helping people who are struggling to get back on their feet, helping people get healthy and stay healthy and helping kids get the education and opportunities that they deserve. Last year the event saw four teams enter, including a team from the Burns Lake Fire Department, and raised over $1000 for United Way. United Way's goal this year is to raise $3000. "United Way as a non profit organization, our work solely depends on the donations of individuals by them coming out and helping raise funds through this event they're helping their community," Ginter said. To enter a team must raise a minimum of $250 in pledges. A BBQ prize pack, which includes a portable BBQ and a utensil kid has been presented as a prize. Any person that raises a minimum of $150 will be entered as well as any team that raises the minimum $250. Participants must be 19-years of age or older. Those who aren't participating can still help Ginter says. "Even if you're not participating in the event, you can help by donating money because every single dollar counts," Ginter said. Registration is done online by going to bit.ly/ burnslakeftp14 and is open until noon on Friday, Sept. 5, the day before the event is scheduled to occur. Any further questions can be directed to Ginter by phoning 250-561-1040 or by emailing meghang@ unitedwaybc.ca
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Access to the recreation site at Richmond Lake restricted
Change in ownership of private property along the site of the access road has caused access to the site to be restricted Steven Maisey
A change in ownership of a piece of private property along the access road to the Richmond Lake recreation site has caused a portion of the access road leading into the site to be restricted to the We have the LOWEST public. FUEL PRICES in town! submitted photo The access road to the Richmond Lake recreAccess to the recreation site at Richmond Lake has always been tough sledding. The access road ation site, which is located roughly 30 km East of to the site, which runs along private property has been in bad shape for a while, but attempts Burns Lake and approximately 4 km off of Hwy. Convenience Store 16, is located along two pieces of private property, to upgrade the road has been met with road blocks. Now with change in ownership of private with a range of everyday items such as groceries, toiletries, pop, candy, tobacco a CN Rail right-of-way line and an additional piece property, part of the access road has been restricted to the public. products, and newspapers. of private land. The additional piece of private land has changed finding a solution the best fits the needs of the public." ownership recently and now users of the recreation site will no Heemskerk says that the first step for his office in assessing the 819D Center Street, Burns Lake longer be allowed to use the existing access road to get into the best solution is to meet with the community of Burns Lake and 250-692-3901 Richmond Lake recreation site. the area, the people who use the recreation site the most and get Hours: Mon to Fri: 6am-11pm The issue of the access road into the recreation site being lo- feedback from them. Sat 8am-11pm, Sun: 9am-9pm Holidays: 9am-9pm cated on and near private property has been a long standing issue That is something that will be done this week. for Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. "I would have to do some surveying and statusing of the land to Everyone is welcome to purchase gas at our store! The access road has long been in see if there is Crown land we can put additional access through, rough shape. or if there is something we could do with the new private land On the website for Recreation Sites owner for longer term access, as well," Heemskerk said. and Trails B.C. it is recommended that The Richmond Lake recreation site, Heemskerk says is a great users of the Richmond Lake site either site for fishing, and includes a boat launch. hike or quad the final section of the The two solutions that are most likely to occur are either workaccess road, rather than drive in. ing with the private land owner on an agreement where the curth th th For the past 20 plus years there have rent access road can be upgraded and used, or building a detour been attempts to upgrade the access around the private land using Crown land. road to make it so users could drive "It would be nice to have some sort of access there, whether their vehicles in, but a petition in the it's hike, quad or drive in, and we have to figure out what the 1990s, signed by over 30 residence best situation there is whether it's the current location of the road in ta n u R around the area was submitted oppos- or a new location," Heemskerk said, "We have to explore what o a F c r h e elle Rog ing the upgrade of the road. those options are, but we're definitely looking for a solution that w van Zanten Magic Sho "The property owner is well within works for the community and local residents and maintains the Show performance! his rights to restrict access to the ac- character of the recreation site as it's been for the past 20 years." Lego Man • Pet ry st re cess road," Ben Heemskerk, District Fo The solution will also be budget dependent, both for Recrege Ra or chelle will be Prince Ge launching Train m Officer for the Nadina-Skeena Recreeu ation Sites and Trails B.C. and for the Lakes Outdoor Recreation us M ay ilw her children’s and Ra album ation District of Recreation Sites and Society, which is a partner and takes care of the day to day maine! or m h & much muc Trails B.C., "We will have to work on tenance of a number of recreation sites in the region, including n a ri the Richmond Lake site. Young Equest t "If it's going to be exEven 2 years old pensive to build an alterIf you are over lmet native access route then and have a he horse! a Saturday, September 6th! we'll have to consider you can ride a way to approach it," l Mechanica Heemskerk said, "We 2014 Beef Show have to work with the Division 2 Bull Riding ! ts! ul outdoor recreation sociad & Saturday, Sept. 6: For kids, teens th ety, too. 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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake
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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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The Summer Temperature Management Program, directed at protecting sockeye salmon migrating through the Nechako River, is now over. Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at 14.2 m 3/s until early September in order to prepare the river for Chinook salmon spawning. Chinook salmon spawn in the Nechako River between the end of August and early October. From early September to April 2015 spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately 32 m 3/s Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River.
FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. As of May “sign up” will be at the food bank on 3rd Ave. across from the theatre; the winter “sign up office” is now closed. 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, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 19,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
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$pplicants reTuire a minimum of Àve \ears purchasing e[perience, preferabl\ in open pit mining and have a Purchasing Management $ssociation of Canada certiÀcate or eTuivalent. Experience with Guardian, Word, Excel software would be considered an asset. Excellent negotiating, organizational and planning skills and computer skills are required.
+uckleberr\ Mines is located approximatel\ two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Emplo\ees live in a camp environment on their da\s of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and 6mithers b\ bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to emplo\ees. Houston and 6mithers are located in the scenic Bulkle\ 9alle\ on TransCanada Highwa\ , an excellent area to raise a famil\ 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 Huckleberr\ Mines /td. offers a competitive salar\ and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disabilit\ income and 556P savings plan.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberr\ Mines /td., but onl\ those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4ualiÀed candidates ma\ submit their resumes in conÀdence to Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employer’s two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Quesnel Plywood, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. is a union operation and has an opening for a:
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Interested applicants should, before August 22nd forward a resume to: qplywood@westfraser.com Attn: Mike Moleski, Maintenance Superintendent PO Box 2000 Quesnel B.C. V2J 5W1
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 20,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following position to join our engineering team:
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Huckleberry Mines Ltd. currently has an opportunity for an Accounting Assistant at our mine site. This position reports to the Accounting Superintendent and requires an individual with excellent time management skills who can prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines, work well under pressure and pays attention to detail. Primary duties of this position are: • Accounts payable • Contract payments • Payment of all invoices in a timely manner • Assist with month end preparation and reporting • Assist with year end preparation and reporting The successful candidate will have a college diploma in accounting and be working towards their CGA or CMA, has knowledge of Excel and ACCPAC software and have more than 4 years of accounting experience. Preference will be given to individuals with industrial experience. 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 days on followed by 3 days off (Monday to Thursday). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Smithers and Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneŵts 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. Qualiŵed applicants can submit their resumes in conŵdence to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston BC V0J 1Z0 Fax 604-517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
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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.
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LAKES DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION Is accepting bids for removal of concrete tiles and a replacement with a permanent concrete sidewalk at Tweedsmuir House. Inquiries at Tweedsmuir House #53 - 9th Ave., Burns Lake, (250) 6923781 for information. Bid closing date August 29, 2014, 1 p.m.
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Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 2, 2014. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle and 2015 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 2, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. ¥Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2014 Equinox the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. **Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++2014 Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Comparison based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2014 Fuel Consumption Guide. ¥¥Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. ‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuelconsumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡‡Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
20 www.ldnews.net Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Steven Maisey photo
PURCHASE FINANCING
SUMMER BONUS
FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS
RECEIVE UP T0
FINANCE
MONTHS*
0% 84 0% 48 OR
• BEST-IN-CLASS SAFETY WITH 10 AIRBAGS> • POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS WITH REMOTE ENTRY • SIRIUS XM RADIO™
0% 84
FOR
• BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING, UP TO 12,000 LBS¥¥ • BEST V8 FUEL EFFICIENCY, BETTER THAN F-150’S ECOBOOST V6‡
CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:
ALL 2014s COME WITH
2 $1,500††
LEASE
YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES^
0
2014 CRUZE
• ONSTAR®~ • AVAILABLE AIR CONDITIONING • AVAILABLE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
¥ ¥
On All Equinox With Optional Forward Collision Alert available on 2LT; standard on LTZ models
46 MPG HIGHWAY
6.1 L/100 KM HWY | 9.2 L/100 KM CITYź LTZ MODEL SHOWN
• BEST PICKUP WARRANTY COVERAGE IN CANADA - 160,000 KM. 60,000 KM MORE THAN F-150 AND RAM‡‡
5
YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^
5
% FOR
ALL 2014s ARE PRICED TO MOVE. COME IN TODAY FOR THE BEST SELECTION.
84
5.4 L/100 KM HWY | 8.2 L/100 KM CITYź
52 MPG HIGHWAY
FINANCE
0% 84 FOR
MONTHS*
OR
• 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • AIR CONDITIONING • BLUETOOTH® WITH USB • POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS & REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
9.0 L/100 KM HWY | 12.6 L/100 KM CITYź
31 MPG HIGHWAY
YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^
Chevrolet.ca
Call Sullivan Motor Products at 250-845-2244, or visit us at 2760 Yellowhead Highway, Houston. [License #5631]
Lakes District News
kidney walk held
A service will be held for
A walk in support of the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s B.C. branch was held last Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. at Spirit Square. The 2.5 km walk, which is held across the province, is a fundraising effort for the kidney foundation. Out of every 10 Canadians, one will be diagnosed with kidney disease.
Tim Carroll
Saturday, August 30, 2014 At the Evelyn hall 2 p.m. in Smithers
excluding Corvette
ON ALL 2014s
MONTHS*
*^
5-Star Safety Ratings
More Stars. Safer Cars.
FOR
MONTHS†
SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION ALL ROLLED INTO ONE:
LTZ MODEL WITH RS PACKAGE SHOWN
2014 EQUINOX
CASH PURCHASE PRICE
1SA MODEL. CASH PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $3,000 CASH CREDIT<>. FINANCE PURCHASE PRICE $27,995. OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI.
$24,995
FULLY LOADED WITHOUT UNLOADING YOUR WALLET
• BEST-IN-CLASS REAR SEAT LEGROOM** • SIRIUS XM RADIO™ • BETTER HWY FUEL ECONOMY THAN ESCAPE, RAV4 & CRV++
2014 SILVERADO 1500
FINANCE
2014 NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR
MONTHS*
STRONGER, SMARTER, AND MORE CAPABLE THAN EVER.
1500 CREW CAB LTZ 4X4 MODEL SHOWN