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LAKES DISTRICT NEWS Take Time to Remember - November 11
Candidates address public’s concerns
Burns Lake man sentenced A Burns Lake area man who murdered his 17 year-old sibling when he was 15 will be released from prison before his 20 birthday.
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(L-R) Deanna Brown, Luke Strimbold, Chris Beach and Kelly Holliday. Candidates prepare their answers during the 2014 Municipal Elections All Candidates Forum in Burns Lake.
Public forum allowed the community to ask their candidates a question FLAVIO NIENOW Candidates for mayor, village council and school board trustees had a chance to voice their opinions and answer questions from the public during the 2014 Municipal Elections All Candidates Forum in Burns Lake. The event, hosted by the Burns Lake Chamber of Commerce, took place on Oct. 30 at Lakes District Secondary School. Approximately 80 community members attended the event and had the option to submit a question to all candidates or to a specific person. In addition to writing down questions during the event, this year the community was encouraged to submit their questions online prior to the meeting. The moderator of the forum was Sandra Barth, com-
munity volunteer and former principal of Decker Lake Elementary School. The forum started with candidates for the School District 91 Nechako Lakes - Crystal Fisher, Lynda Maertz and Marnie Phair - making their opening statements. Candidates for school district trustees were the first group to answer questions. One of the questions was “What is your commitment to keep small schools in rural areas opened?” Maertz said children in small schools are important because children receive more “one-on-one attention.” “This is something we need to keep supporting,” she said. Phair said supporting small schools is a “necessary thing.” She said the experiences children have in small schools are unique. Fisher also said it’s important to support small schools far out of town. “There will always be a need to have them,” she said. Mayor Luke Strimbold, running for re-election, was sitting beside mayoral candidate Deanna
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Brown. Brown made her opening statement by saying she would like to see a “First Nations voice at every table,” as well as to invest in diversifying the local economy. Strimbold chose to make his opening remarks by saying that over the last three years, the community of Burns Lake faced “difficult tragedies” such as the Babine Forest Products sawmill’s incident. But since then, the community has shown that they can “come together to work on initiatives for a prosperous future.” After those opening statements, it was time for the opening remarks of the village council candidates - Christopher Beach, Kelly Holliday, John Illes, John Phair, Charles Rensby, Susan Schienbein, Frank Varga and Shelley Wall. After the opening remarks, the moderator addressed questions to all candidates. One of the first questions was “What is your position regarding the Enbridge Northern Gateway proposal?” John Phair said there is “nothing he sees about the Northern Gateway project that would benefit the community in the long term.” ...see PUBLIC FORUM
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Burns Lake area man sentenced
Alicia Bridges A Burns Lake area man who murdered his 17 year-old sibling when he was 15 will be released from prison before his 20 birthday under a sentence handed down by the Supreme Court in Smithers last week. The 19 year-old, whose name is withheld due to a publication ban, pleaded guilty earlier this year to second-degree murder for killing his older sibling in 2011. The crime took place during a dispute over comments made on social media. The man had been in custody since he was arrested and charged in 2012, more than two years before last week's hearing. Supreme Court Justice Marvyn Koenigsberg imposed the maximum seven-year sentence, including a further six months in custody ending in April next year. The remainder of the sentence will be served in the community under an Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS) order, which involves regular treatment and therapy. Justice Koenigsberg handed down her decision after considering the recommendations in a pre-sentence report prepared by a youth probation officer from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Other exhibits included psychological assessments and a DVD outlining the history of First Nations in the Burns Lake area. Crown prosecutor Declan Brennan said the man and his sibling were in and out of foster care placements as children, and that their extended family had experience trauma “on a scale that is unusual”. However, the man was said to have shown strong intellectual ability and had been regularly attending school since he was placed in custody. Defence lawyer Terry La Liberte said it would be a “sin” to allow the 19 year-old to be placed in an adult prison. He said unlike in other cases, the convicted man had not shown a pattern of criminal behaviour, and that he had shown remorse. “Prison should be a last resort,” La Liberte told Justice Koenigsberg. Both the crown prosecution and defence lawyers agreed the maximum seven-year sentence served under the IRCS program was appropriate, however Brennan called for the man to spend more time in prison. Justice Koenigsberg asked youth probation officers to provide more information about the details of the IRCS plan, which
would aim to help the man transition into independent living by providing regular support and therapy. A section of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the program is reserved for young people who have committed a violent crime and are suffering from “a mental illness or disorder, psychological disorder or an emotional disturbance”. It provides $100,000 in funding annually for ongoing treatment and intensive supervision for a person who shows signs that treatment would reduce their risk of committing the same or similar offence. However, the funding is only available for people in the youth justice system. Because the convicted man will turn 20 in 2015, and he would be transferred to an adult facility if he was still in custody, he would need to be released before his birthday to access the program. If he was sentenced to a further two years or more in custody, he would be sent to a federal prison. Justice Koenigsberg expressed concern that allowing him to go back into the community too early could set him up for failure, however she agreed with the defence position that he should not be sent to an adult
facility, or a Federal prison. “Is he more at risk in the custodial system for one year or more, or more at risk if he's living independently in six months?” she said. Ultimately, the judge deemed the risk to his ability to reintegrate into the community would be greater if he remained in custody long enough to go to an adult prison. She said she wanted the accused to have the benefit of the IRCS funding because she believed he had a chance to become a positive person in the community. She crafted the sentence to ensure the man could access the program by ending the custodial portion of the sentence before his 20 birthday. His mother, who was in the courtroom for the duration of the hearing, wept after the sentence was handed down. Having watched the DVD about First Nations communities in the Burns Lake area, Justice Koenigsberg said she believed there were opportunities for him to return to his home town after he was rehabilitated elsewhere. Youth probation officers will present the details of the IRCS plan in March, when the man reappears in the Supreme Court one month before his release.
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Small towns tend to use the term “diversity” lightly. I heard it while I was living in rural Saskatchewan even though the white population there accounted for almost 99 per cent of its habitants, not to mention almost everyone had been born and raised there. So when I first heard about diversity in Burns Lake, I must ad-
mit I was a bit skeptical. Only to my surprise, I was proven wrong within the first two weeks. I guess all I needed to do was attend the 2014 Municipal Elections All Candidates Forum that took place last Thursday in Burns Lake. The diversity I noticed wasn’t made of different races, but in ideologies and backgrounds. A 22-year-old candidate for village council ensured that the voices of the youth in town were being represented. A First Nations mayoral candidate was making sure the Aboriginals were being heard. A pro-environment council candidate was making sure we were making conscious economical decisions that wouldn’t hurt future generations. What also caught my attention was that most candidates, as well as most people living in this town, have lived somewhere else. One of the candidates for council had lived in Asia for 10 years, and other candidates had lived in different towns in British Columbia and across the country. While some of them were born here, others moved to Burns Lake later in life. I find diversity important specially for smaller locations. Having people that lived in other places not only makes the town more open minded and welcoming, but it also brings new ideas to the table and fresh perspectives. It makes newcomers such as myself think that Burns Lake is a place where everyone is heard, everyone is welcomed. Another aspect unique to this town is that the tragedy and loss the town experienced a couple of years ago with the explosion at Babine Forest Products sawmill is still vivid in people’s memories. You can feel it when you talk to locals and hear their stories. What is surprising, however, is that the town found a way to overcome the tragedy. The resilience of its residents is manifested through the determination to build a better place. That newfound sense of pride and purpose comes across during all community events, as well as when new projects are taking place. Every new project now has a meaning. Every achievement matters. Tragedy has united all residents and has given this town an undeniable sense of belonging. What I also noticed during the debate was that candidates were engaged and willing to make a change. It is definitely exciting be part of a thriving community that is willing to shape its future and has so much to offer. But all this value and pride should be made more visible to people who never visited the Lakes District. This is exactly what some of the candidates mentioned during the debate - the fact that Burns Lake needs to market itself better. Maybe our best attributes are not being sold well enough. Maybe we can do a better job spreading the word of our beauty, diversity, the resilience of our people and specially the youthfulness of this place. Our uniqueness should be our selling point. There is certainly opportunity here, and maybe this is as good time as any for the new elected candidates to steer this town in the right direction and make sure our stories are being heard. Selling our uniqueness will attract more newcomers to our area. And when they move here, they will know they have just arrived at a great place.
The climate debate, which all left-thinking people insist is over, has erupted in the B.C. legislature over our nascent liquefied natural gas industry. Chilliwack-Hope B.C. Liberal MLA Laurie Throness heated things up by announcing that he’s “agnostic” on the subject of human-caused global warming. The religious terminology is intentional, he said, because this is how climate change is currently discussed – deniers, believers and so on. Throness mentioned the inflated elephant in the room, 18 years with little or no average global surface temperature rise, even as greenhouse gas emissions keep rising around the world. Needless to say, Green Party MLA and climate scientist Andrew Weaver was aghast at this heresy. And NDP MLAs lined up behind former Sierra Club high priest George Heyman to ridicule Throness, inadvertently proving his point about their rather nasty religious zeal. I’m also skeptical on global warming, as regular readers will know, and so are many voting adults in Canada and elsewhere. And I agree with Throness’ main point that B.C. shouldn’t sacrifice its energy economy while the jury is still out. Most politicians who presume to decide the fate of this vital and threatened industry have at best visited a well or plant site, and media information about the industry is often from questionable protesters. So today I’d like to provide some background on the natural gas industry, as someone who grew up with it and worked in it in northeastern B.C. Natural gas is mostly methane, the main ingredient in farts. It is many times more potent than carbon dioxide as a heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, which is one reason it is often flared rather than vented if it isn’t captured for use as fuel. Raw natural gas may contain carbon dioxide, a key plant food and component of exhaled breath that has been rebranded as pollution. Gas from the Horn River Basin, one of B.C.’s largest deep shale formations, contains 10 per cent or more CO2, more than conventional gas. B.C.’s most lucrative gas field is the Montney shale around Fort St. John, which contains nearly CO2-free gas as well as light petroleum liquids. (This is similar to the Bakken shale in North Dakota, where American roughnecks continue to burn off vast amounts of gas to get at the more valuable light liquids. Oddly, President Barack Obama and former Canadian singer Neil Young don’t notice this.) Weaver and the NDP are correct in their main objection, which is that the B.C. government’s new limits on CO2 from LNG production are a sham. As much as 70 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions from the gas industry occur before the LNG stage, which is the only thing the new rules regulate. CO2 that comes up with gas is extracted and vented. A government-subsidized pilot project to capture and store CO2 at Spectra Energy’s operations at Fort Nelson seems to be going nowhere. Restricting LNG-related emissions is mostly a cosmetic gesture. Environment Minister Mary Polak correctly notes that gas producers pay carbon tax. Yes, but only on the fuel they use, not “process emissions” such as flaring. Big LNG proponents plan to burn more gas to compress and cool LNG, and their greenhouse gas emissions beyond a certain limit will force them to buy carbon offsets or pay into a technology fund. If LNG investment isn’t scared away by protests and piled-on taxes, it surely means B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets are history. The question now is how much that actually matters.
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Community members watch the 2014 Municipal Elections All Candidates Forum at Lakes District Secondary School in Burns Lake. PUBLIC FORUM from ▼ P1 “The potential risks are so great that I don’t think it’s an issue we should be pursuing,” he said. “There are alternative energies that are overtaking the oil industry as we speak.” Schienbein said she doesn’t support the pipeline project, and added saying that it’s really important to work more closely with First Nations to build “a more prosperous community.” Rensby said that “as long as the pipelines can be done safely and right, we should prepare to get our cut of the deal.” The following question was “How do you see the relationship between the Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN)? Strimbold said the Village of Burns Lake and Area B of the RDBN have “the most partnerships out of all communities across the regional district,” thanks a “close working relationship.” Brown reinforced the idea that it’s important to promote partnerships between the village, the regional district and First Nations. Another question addressed to all candidates was “What is the major infrastructure problem in the village?” Holliday said the “roads and the surfaces of the roads” are the main problem, as well as water and sewer. “We need to look at ways to keep increasing the reserves that we have and replace the water tower within the next five years,” said Holliday.
According to Beach, the answer is simple - money. “There’s so much aging infrastructure in our community, our biggest problem is going to be finding the resources to start replacing them,” said Beach. “That’s the biggest challenge the next council is going to face.” Schienbein said the village’s biggest problem is water supply. “In order to attract more revenue, we need to increase the amount of people here,” she said, “And that will take water.” According to Varga, the biggest challenge for the village will be having a “strategic approach.” “At the end of the day, if you don’t have a strategy in place, you can spend a lot of money doing it all in the wrong order,” he said. “We have a very small tax base and we have to make sure that we maximize every single dollar.” The next question addressed to all candidates was “What longterm plans do you believe the community needs to concentrate on to ensure economic diversity?” John Phair said the village should invest in agriculture, tourism and alternative energy. “If we don’t move forward in those fields, we are going to be left behind,” he said. Illes said many “small strategies put together” can help make a difference in the community. However, the most important strategy would be investing in the creative industry in Burns Lake. Wall said recruiting health care workers to the new Lakes District Hospital is a “top priority.” “Working on a comprehensive marketing plan to assist Northern Health in obtaining this goal is important to ensure the quality of life to all residents,” she said. Candidates also answered the question “What is the most significant issue you might have to deal with in the next four years.” Brown said that having such a small tax base in Burns Lake might not be enough to pay for all new projects the village has initiated in the past few years. Strimbold said the most significant issue will be allocating the amount of dollars to replace aging infrastructure, and to balance out what the village wants and what it needs.
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Editor: Re: Is LNG really clean energy? Lakes District News issue Oct. 29, 2014 Thank you for your thoughtful and thought-provoking editorial in this week's Lakes District News. The short answer to the question of whether LNG is cleaner is no. Although it may be cleaner when we actually burn it, the extraction, transportation and processing makes LNG not only not clean, but one of the dirtiest kinds of fossil fuels we can inflict on our already tortured little planet. The whole answer is in This Changes Everything, by Naomi Klein. The information about LNG that she sites in this book comes from the scientist who developed the fracking processes that make LNG profitable. For anyone who really wants to know more about LNG in particular, and the climate crisis in general the depth, scope, and magnitude of it, and what we can do to stop it, I encourage you to read Klein's immensely important book. Published this year, it explains everything: how rich and powerful fossil fuel corporations have co-opted our democratic governments until they are either unwilling or unable to turn us toward a more sustainable future; how and why the climate change deniers interrupted progress toward sustainable energy systems; how the economy-vsenvironment argument is part of the denier strategy; and the role that free trade plays in all of it. No LNG is not cleaner; it is not a bridge to renewable green energy, it is a gangplank to a faster way to drown. Hilda Earl
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Editor: Aboriginal lateral violence and what it is Lateral violence is a cycle of abuse where previously oppressed people begin to direct the oppression to a group of people or individuals who are powerless to fight back. Lateral violence is a learned behavior therefore with particularly aboriginal people it stems from: 1. Appropriation: or having our lands, waters and our way of life taken away from us. 2. The Indian Act: since 1867 allows the government to control Indian status, land, resources, wills, education, housing band administration etc. So for now the oppressors are those people in power. 3. Unresolved grief: caused from intergenerational trauma due to residential schools, discrimination and racism where the government of Canada, objective of the residential school, was to "kill the Indian child." The first residential school was opened in 1820. 4. Relocation: we were the first inhabitants of North American however in the 1700s European explorers arrive and begin to establish claims. 5. Culture shock: 1923 aboriginal people are legally enforced to attend residential schools and are forced to abandon their language, cultural practices, beliefs and way of life. 6. Poverty: or horizontal violence which many leaders have developed whether they are first or second generation residential school survivors. In other words our leaders, children of residential school survivors, continue the cycle of lateral violence. The oppressed begin to oppress their people. When some of our leaders don't acknowledge that they have a problem they will exhibit lateral violence behavioral actions such as not hiring fully qualified people, nominating and voting for family members who have little or no education (nepotism), not having band meetings, not sharing resources, writing policies designed to discourage higher education, employment and economic development. Other symptoms or behaviors of lateral violence is when employees or chief and council do not return phone calls, emails or text messages or simply just don't answer, not having an employment policy or implementing it. As a result jobs are appointed to someone thus not properly posting the job, providing incentives to family members only, allowing and condoning band members (outside encouragement) to vote for people who would support the pipeline and gas company projects. Lateral violence has a domino effect that causes animosity from our leaders and employees who have control. However lateral violence is a learned behavior and the good news is that it can be unlearned. Jean Sam
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Turning our clocks back & forth is a pain in the neck
I am a bit short of time this week so my news maybe a bit shorter than usual. Halloween Halloween is behind us and it was really a fun time for everyone both young and not so young. Lots of mom’s and grandmother’s too went along and even a few dad’s. It’s good for everyone to have a time out with the kids. All the kids had big bags and some were really loaded, enough treats to last the year. Must not forget the wonderful costumes, they were out of this world. I am going to go back a long time now when Halloween was not a
fun time like it is now. Evesham, our old home town, Burns lake and the landing. Not many treats but lots of tricks and some of them were dangerous or turned out to be. Our dad would not let either brother Peter or myself go out, maybe a good thing too. One Halloween in Evesham, our old home town, had a few boys having what they thought fun tipping over all the out houses. One man hid in his to catch the boy’s in the act and he did just that and he ran after them and had a heart attack which killed him. This spoiled the evening as he was such a nice man. Then one year Halloween night some boy’s put the milkman’s delivery buggy on top of the school roof. This was a big job as it was a big school and high. This was a large buggy and quite heavy too. Next morning the high school principal called the big boy’s up to his
desk and told them I will give you all until noon to get Mr. Webb’s buggy off the roof without a scratch and back in his yard. They went to work as they had to take the wheels off and lower on ropes then the shafts and then the buggy and it was heavy but they had it down before noon in good shape not a scratch. The next year we were at Francois Lake. Now over 70 years ago. Francois Lake had some pretty wild Halloween’s and did Burns Lake. This a Halloween story of many years ago and it could have been nasty. I saved my neighbours and good friends new outboard motor as I just happened to be there. At the time there were two boats houses west of the old ferry dock and my friend had his boat and new motor stored there. It was very late at night and I was taking a walk by the ferry dock and I no-
ticed a light in the boat house so I watched a couple of guys were taking my friends new motor along the ditch and come back and leave. I smelt a rat so I walked down the ditch and there was Bob’s new motor hidden in the grass so I picked it up and put it in our shop. It was all I could lift too. Then I sat down and waited. Then I saw this strange pick up stop and two guys walk down the ditch I guess to pick up the motor they had hidden. I didn’t know them so they must have noticed the motor in the daylight so they drove off without the motor. Bob was pretty happy when I told him I had his motor safe. During our years at the landing we used to have boat rentals for tourists. This was a good deal as the boats were safe as they were lumber boats with five horse air cooled motors, theses were trouble
free. They were going steady too. During that time we had three stolen but managed to get them back. Two were at Indian Bay and one was at Hospital Point. It was a long time to find that one as the folks that stole it had it well hidden. These little motors had the gas tank mounted on the motor so they were easy to take. It’s so long ago now I forget what happened to them. They would be a museum piece now I would guess. But they were foolproof. Bad timing How many folks forgot to turn the clocks back. For once I remembered and set mine back before I went to bed. Then when I woke this morning I looked at my clock and for a few minutes I wondered what happened. Having to change the clocks back is a pain in the neck. Why can’t they leave us alone. I just wonder why how important is it
really or just something to confuse us. Some places are smart and leave it alone and I wish we would do the same. Water Our son at the landing had just put a new stock waterer for his horses, the old one is workout. It was not finished yet and he left it for a while to get tools when he came back there were five deer already drinking. It seems they like the waterer to drink from rather than the lake. When I was at the barn and had the horses there the deer came to drink at my waterer all winter. I guess they enjoy the warm water from the cold lake water. It seems the wild animals are getting more tame all the time. Our daughter Marie and husband Rick Hunter were sitting at their kitchen table when low and behold a fox walked onto their veranda and was looking in the kitchen window bold as brass.
This was no doubt the one that killed all their chickens. I was given a joke the other day and it’s a good one and you will enjoy it. A man and a woman had been married for many years. The old man would shout at his wife whenever there was a confrontation. They could be heard deep into the night. He would shout “when I die I will dig my way up and out of my grave and haunt you for the rest of your life.” Neighbours feared him and he liked the fact he was feared. When he was 98 he died. After the funeral the neighbors were concerned about her safety that he just might dig his way out and harm her the rest of her life. The wife’s answer was “let him dig, I had him buried upside down and I know he won’t ask for directions.” Have a safe week and always remember God loves you a great deal and so do I.
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Flavio Nienow Northern Health, in partnership with local governments, created a program called Partnering for Healthier Communities (P4HC). The program supports local committees in granting money to organizations that support healthier living and wellness activities. These local committees are co-chaired by local government and Northern Health, and have a multi-sectorial membership. Through the development of a common vision and of a healthier community, these committees develop initiatives that are based on locally identified risk factors such as lack of exercise and substance misuse. The committee in Burns Lake, called Building a Better You, has $10,000 left in funding to support eligible individuals and groups. In order to be eligible for the grants, groups or individuals must be residents of Burns Lake; the project must occur within the Lakes District; the project must be sustainable; and the applicant should demonstrate a commitment to the project through a contribution of their own time and/or financial resources. The purpose of the grants is to support organizations in developing initiatives that address locally identified risk factors amongst target populations and to build healthier northern communities. "Northern Health recognizes that it takes partnerships and collaborative approaches to build healthier northern communities," states Northern Health's website. The deadline for the grant applications in Burns Lake is Nov. 12. For further information, contact Marie Hunter at 250-692-2425 or Kelly Turford 250-692-7577.
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Betty Stewart, a representative of St. Paul’s United Church, helps raise funds for Ebola at the Real Canadian Wholesale Club in Burns Lake on Oct. 23. The funds raised will be sent primarily to Act Alliance, which, in cooperation with its African members, is working in Liberia and Sierra Leone to help contain and ultimately stop the spread of the virus. flavio nienow photo
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This year, Remembrance Day is especially poignant, as 2014 marks the 100 anniversary of the start of the First World War and the 75 anniversary of the start of the Second World War. As time passes and fewer veterans are with us, it becomes increasingly important to show that we remember their sacrifice. It's also a time to show respect for those who continue to fight in wars around the world. Canadians have a long-standing tradition of donning a red poppy during the remembrance period from the last Friday in October until the end of the day on Nov. 11. The poppy is the international symbol of remembrance, and when you wear a poppy, you honour the war dead and help veterans and their families. Following the shooting in Ottawa of a Canadian military reservist and the fatal hit-and-run of a veteran in Quebec, some Canadians have been requesting to wear a poppy before the campaign launches on Oct. 31. Legions welcome them to show their support early, with many branches having poppies available at their location for those who stop by. However, donations cannot be accepted until the campaign officially begins on Oct. 31. Since 1921, the Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy campaign has helped provide direct assistance for ex-service people in financial distress, as well as funding for medical appliances and research, home services, care facilities and numerous other purposes.
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FLAVIO NIENOW The Village of Burns Lake is currently preparing an application for New Building Canada Fund – Small Communities Fund program (NBCF-SCF), a program that provides communities with support in addressing their infrastructure needs. The grant money will be used for Burns Lake’s Eighth Avenue Replacement project. The project consists in the upgrade of infrastructure such as water, sewer, storm, sidewalks and asphalt from Babine Lake Road to Center Street and from Center Street to Tenth Avenue. The current infrastructure in that stretch of Eighth Avenue has reached “the end of its useful life” as determined by the Village of Burns Lake Capital Asset Management Plan, said Mayor Luke Strimbold. The project costs are estimated at $2.9 million. If the village is approved for the grant, the project should start in the spring of 2015.
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Babine Elementary-Secondary School is receiving new modular classrooms to replace part of the original building FLAVIO NIENOW Babine Elementary-Secondary School (BESS) opened its doors in 1967 to accommodate Granisle’s then rapidly growing Population. At one point, the school had approximately 500 students. Currently, 26 students are enrolled in the kindergarten to grade 12 school and, up until a few months ago, they were using the same facility built over 40 years ago. "It was an older facility that hadn't got any renovations and it was due for an upgrade," said vice-principal Dylan Watt. Given declining enrolment rates and the building’s deteriorating condition, newly designed modular classrooms were determined as the best solution to revitalize the school. Modular classrooms feature "a bright, open design with high ceilings and windows for plenty of natural light," according to
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Raising money for community services Members of the Lakes District Community Services Society (LDCSS) sold homemade cookies to raise funds for their various community projects at the Lakeview Mall in Burns Lake on Oct. 31. LDCSS is a community based multi-service agency that provides support, education and empowerment to laura blackwell photo individuals to enhance independence, confidence and wellness.
Modular classrooms replace part of original school building be finished before January 2015. “It’s taking a little longer,” said Watt. “But once it’s done, it’s going to be a fabdone around the new year. The revitalization project was original- ulous facility.” Watt said the new building will be a ly scheduled to be completed by September 2014, but due to delays, it might not “21st-century facility,” equipped with computers, Wi-Fi and smart boards.” “Pretty much what they are Southside Health & Wellness Centre going to see is a much more modern facility,” he said. This new five-classroom modular project is part of the B.C. government’s $16.91-million modular school pilot program The Society is currently accepting nominations to renew aging infrastructures in to the Board of Directors for Secretary /Treasurer. rural B.C. Nominees understand the role in serving the “I’m thrilled that Nechako community, have a flexible schedule to attend Lakes Board of Education and meetings once a month, and have a clear Granisle residents are part of Criminal Record Check. government’s modular school There will be an election for one Community-based pilot program,” said Minister Board Member. There is no annual fee required to be a of Education Don McRae in a member. Those who live or work on the Southside are GRANISLE from t P11
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press release. “Babine’s students and staff will have a safe, modern school close to home.” John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes, said in a press release that Babine Elementary-Secondary School’s replacement has been a “high priority” for him. “I know the installation of new modular classroom space means a great deal to Granisle and Tachet reserve families,” said Rustad. “It’s a long bus ride from Granisle to Burns Lake and I am glad students have a modern school close to home. From a safety perspective and a distance perspective, I think it’s great that we have been able to find a solution for those students.” Some of the school’s secondary students have been shooting short videos to document the progress of building’s revitalization. Community members can check the videos by visiting http://www. sd91.bc.ca/babine_re-vitalization.
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Fraudsters posing as BC Hydro employees continue to contact customers across British Columbia by telephone in an attempt to steal money from residents and small businesses – particularly restaurants. BC Hydro initially warned customers of the scam in early September. Since then, more customers have come forward with additional details. According to reports, the fraudulent calls may come from a 1-800 phone number. The customer’s call display may show BC Hydro or display a legitimate BC Hydro phone number. This is done through “spoofing.” The caller demands immediate payment to avoid disconnection and suggests the customer purchase a cash gift card and call back to provide the serial number on the back of the card. BC Hydro is reminding customers that it does not collect credit card or bank account information over the telephone and BC Hydro does not take payment from cash gift cards. Customers are also reminded that if they receive a call from someone representing BC Hydro and they doubt the authenticity of the call, they should hang up and call back BC Hydro at 1-800-BCHYDRO or 1-800-224-9376. If an account is in arrears, BC Hydro will send several notices through the mail asking for payment and also use an automated dialer to remind customers to make a payment before electricity supply is impacted. Customers can check their account status online through bchydro.com. BC Hydro customers are asked to report these calls by calling 1-800-BC-HYDRO.
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Score Board DECKER LAKE WHIST - October 29, 2014
Ladies 1st: Betty Hart 152 Ladies 2nd: Kay Saul 149 Men’s 1st: Danny Payne 142
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The explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George sawmills in 2012 prompted a series of follow up actions by industry and government. According to WorkSafeBC, one key step to prevent future incidents is to focus on industry practices for wood dust. In 2012, WorkSafeBC released a 395 page report solely focussed on safely dealing with workplace wood dust accumulation. The report zeros in on the best practices to deal with wood dust build up and details housekeeping standards, equipment to combat wood dust and includes examples of current industry practices from several sawmills. In May, 2014, a WorkSafeBC officer observed a combustible dust violation during an inspection at West Fraser Mills Ltd., located in Quesnel, B.C. The violation related to Section 5.81 of
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Men’s 2nd: Chris Cronin & George MacLeod 137 (tie) Low Score: Karen Dueck 108 Door Prize: Kay Saul
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Ontario singer-songwriter Darrelle London delighted the Burns Lake audience on Nov. 2 singing and playing at the Lakes District Secondary School. London delivered an honest performance talking about her life as an artist as well as her unique observations of everyday life. During intermission, the artist sold her new CD, Eat A Peach. The CD’ws leade single, Fine, is playing on radio stations across the country. London was named Bell Emerging Artist for May 2012 and has made appearances on eTalk, Canada AM and morning shows. For more entertainment this week, check out the fundraiser night of music featuring Rawk Camp Kids. The event is taking place at the Beacon Theatre on Monday Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., and will support the band Speed Control for having their gear stolen. Admission is by donation.
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The Burns Lake Bantam Bruins played against the Smithers Storm on Saturday Nov. 1 at the Burns Lake Arena. Smithers had a close win of 8-7. On Sunday, Burns Lake had better luck in Houston playing against the Houston Flyers, winning 7-2. The games are part of the North West District League.
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Local student prepares for Europe Elise from t P10 The talented teenager first started skiing when she was two years old. Her family owns a ski cabin in Smithers and her parents - who are both coaches - have always encouraged their children to pursue sports. “We pushed our children to try as many different sports as they could, but skiing and snowboarding were a passion,” said Dube’s mother Patti. “It’s what they grew up doing.” When Elise was nine years old, she was introduced to snowboarding. She practiced both skiing and snowboarding for about two years, but later decided snowboarding was her strong suit. During her high school years, snowboarding became more than just a passion as she starting competing in provincial
championships. She won gold at the B.C. School Sports (BCSS) High School Provincial Championship for two years in a row. The Grade 12 student earned a position in the B.C. Snowboarding team in May 2014. Since then, Dube has balanced a busy schedule of school chores as well as various training camps. “She misses a lot of school because she does a lot of sports,” said her mother. “And that’s her big struggle this year, to manage training while having good grades.” One of the training camps Elise attended this year was in Chile, South America. She was there with the B.C. Snowboarding team in August 2014 for two and a half weeks. Elise said being accepted for the B.C. Snowboarding team was both an honour and a huge commitment. “I was very excited, but at first I was
unsure because I knew it would be a lot of money,” she said. Dube receives no assistance in funding for any of her trips. “We spent a lot of money so far and she hasn’t even started competing,” said Patti. Even with the assistance of three sponsors - Rayz Board Shop, Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club and Beyond Fit Fitness Studio - her mother said money is still tight to cover all travel and equipment expenses. In order to ensure Elise continues pursuing her dreams, the Dube’s have set up a bank account at Bulkley Valley Credit Union in Burns Lake specifically for donations. If anyone is interested in contributing to Elise’s snowboarding career, simply deposit money in her name directly at the bank.
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Oldtimers Hockey No age limit. Every Friday 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 6:30 p.m.. Contact Chris at 692-4824 or Blue Jay Sports.
Family Day
Come support The Beacon Theatre in celebration of their new and accessible seating areas! November 8th at 12:00 pm, bring your entire family to the Beacon Theatre for family fun, complimentary snacks and a free showing of the movie Dolphin Tale 2. You can also learn about recreational opportunities available in Burns Lake.
Public Skate/ Disco Skate
Public skating is every Friday, 7:30pm-8:30pm and Sundays 4:00pm-5:00pm. Every Friday at 7:30 pm we’ll be alternating the disco and public skate for the regular drop-in rate. Parent and tot’s every Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm (public skating: $4 for adult, $3 for youth and parent & tots: $4). Parent’s and Tot Skate Public Skating/Disco Skating Public Skating Wednesday 11am-12pm Fridays 7:30pm - 8:30pm Sundays 4pm-5pm **every participant must come to the Lakeside Multiplex reception for payment before entering the arena dressing rooms**
Lakeside Multiplex - 103 Flogum Dr. P.O. Box 570, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0 Phone: 250-692-3817 • Email: villagerecreation@burnslake.ca www.burnslake.ca or Facebook /VillageRecreation.com
Decker Lake Whist Drives Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Any questions call Sharon Payne (250) 698-7626.
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Ceremony Schedule
10:45 am At the outdoor Cenotaph the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50 lay wreath. Cenotaph guards fall in at Cenotaph. Form up of Colour Party, Veterans, and Legion members Guard of Honour. Main Hall, LDSS 10:50 am Parade Marshal forms up main parade in gym at LDSS 10:55 am Colour party and Guard of Honour march into parade square under Sergeant of Arms 10:57 am O Canada 11:00 am Last Post 2 Minutes of Silence Lament Reveille Act of Remembrance Prayers Laying of Wreaths Colour Party and Honour Guard placing poppies on wreaths at Cenotaph God Save the Queen Main Parade Dismissal Spectators may place poppies on wreath at the Cenotaph Refreshments served at the Legion following the service
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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) It’s a day to honour those men and women who gave of themselves, their time and their diligence in the service of their country.
On Remembrance Day Let us always remember the bravery and sacrifice of the many men and women who fought and died to preserve and ensure our freedom.
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Cliff Anderson & Garnet Anderson
Henry R. Adams Joined the Merchant Marines in 1944 at age 18. He served in WW2, and the Korean conflict. He is a retired US Navy Captain of a EOD (explosive ordinance division) frogman unit. He is formerly a resident of Colleymount.
Trooper - Garnet Anderson. BC Dragoons (Tank Regiment). Went overseas in Oct. 1943. Served in Italy. Wounded Jan. 1945. Served in Holland and in Germany. Sailed for Canada, June 1945. Volunteered for Pacific Campaign. Deceased 1986. Sergeant Cliff Anderson. Seaforth Highlanders. Went overseas in Jan., 1940. Served in Dunkerque. Arrived home Aug., 1945 and died 1968.
Sidney Brown V-49802
Peggy (Margaret) I.J. Brown (nee Mardling) W-942 Magnus Anderson
Served in the Second World War. Enlisted around 1939 and was released in 1943.
Earl Anderson
Served in WWII. Went overseas with the medical corps. Helped pick up the wounded in the field and gave medical attention.
“This quiet space provided by Process 4 Gallery.”
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Wally Antilla
Charlie Beatty K45279. Enlisted in Prince Rupert, March 1942; basic training and commando training in Vernon. Went overseas, June 1943. Was then sent to take commando training ended up as an instructor’s helper. Highest Rank acting Sergeant.
Both served in the Royal Canadian Navy. Peggy served from 1943-1945 and Sid from 19421945. Wayne Brown’s parents.
Right: Dick Bond and Edith Keefe
Lest We Forget I would like to thank veterans and service personnel for their dedication and encourage constituents to attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11.
Call or visit my MLA office at: Phone: 250-567-6820 John Rustad, MLA 183 First St, Vanderhoof Nechako Lakes John.Rustad.MLA@leg.bc.ca www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca 1-877-964-5650
It’s the day to honour those men and women who gave of themselves, their time and their diligence in the service of their country. Their courage and personal sacrifice demand our never-failing homage.
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We salute all those who have served our country to preserve our freedom. The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service
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Alan Blackwell
Edward J. Clancy
1945 - Alan Blackwell served in Italy with the special services during the Italian Campaign had invasion of southern France.
Hector Campbell
We Remember... Proudly Pause... and Genuinely Thank Everyone who helped defend our freedom and country. P.O. BOX 788, BURNS LAKE, BC V0J 1E0 TEL: (250) 692-7724 FAX: (250) 692-7767
E.W. Bowers
Reg. #L36686, DCOR’s Tanks, Fourth Division. Battles: Falasie Gap, Shelt Peninsula, wounded in Holland, Canals. Served in Italy. Enlisted August 17, 1929, Saskatoon. Discharged in 1945, Ottawa.
a veteran of WWI was at the battle of Vimy Ridge, Ypres, Somme and Hill 70. He joined the army in Winnipeg, March 14, 1916 and came back 1918 with physical damage shrapnel wound in the knee and some gas affliction. He also joined again in WW2 and spent his service guarding German war prisoners in Canada. Medicine Hat, Alberta. He came to know some of the German prisoners and developed friendships with many as they were there by circumstances of war.
On Remembrance Day, let us always remember the bravery and sacrifice of the many men and women who fought and died to preserve and ensure our freedom.
416 Government St. Burns Lake
Tom and Hugh Cowan
CMF Second Yorkton. 2 CLAA,1 CDN Div.
Served in Congo, Central Africa 1961; Africa with United Nations; served in the Mediterranean - Cyprus with United Nations, 1963. Legion member for 27 years.
James J. Conroy
1916-1994 Immigrated to Canada from Glasgow Scotland as a young boy with his family settling in Drumheller Alberta. He joined the Calgary Highlanders and trained a Camp Shilo. Jim left Canada on the SS Pasteur and served in particular England during the bombings. He returned to Canada in late 1942 to train soldiers on combat training. He was a renowned sharp shooter.
Ken Gerow
Joe and Jean Comeau
Jean (Helen Jeanette Forbes) joined the W.R.C.N.S. in November of 1942, taking her basic training at Gault, Ontario. She served on H.M.C.S. Kings in Halifax, H.M.C.S. Proctor in Sydney, H.M.C.S. Cornwall and H.M.C.S. Captor. Joe (Joseph) joined the Army at Kentville, N.S. in May of 1941 and after completing basic training in New Glasgow, N.S. was sent to the Canadian Provost Corps in Halifax where he was involved in policing during the Halifax riots. The couple met when Jean was returning to H.M.C.S Cornwallis from leave and Joe was one of the military police on train patrol. They married at midnight July 31, 1945 as one had received permission to marry on July 31 and the other on August 1. Jean was a member of Branch 50 for 23 years and passed away in 2003 after a battle with Alzheimer Disease. Joe is a life time member of Branch 50 having served in various positions on the Executive Committee and has also served as Zone Commander, Central Zone, of the BC/ Yukon Command.
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Hunter Corner
Hunter Corner was veteran of the Boer War and the Great War. Hunter Corner, of Francois Lake, passed away in the Burns Lake Hospital.
from Burns Lake served from May 12, 1943 to March 12, 1946. Drove tank for the Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment. Tank went through second WW and is on display at a museum in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Sapper Andrew George K70723
Mother of Lynn Synotte of Burns Lake served in the Women’s Transport Service First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (W.T.S. F.A.N.Y) as a Wireless Operator in Italy during the Second World War. Born in Aldershot, England, Pam married Lloyd Fowler, a Canadian, and moved to Ontario in 1948 where she has lived since.
Andrew was the son of Thomas George and Mary George (Wells). He was the third eldest of seven children and was born June 2, 1920. He grew up in Telkwa as a non status native person. He moved to Broman Lake in his final years with his wife Rita George, where he endured much hardship before he passed away in December 1998. Andrew served four years in the Second World War and reached the rank of Sapper.
Take time to honour those who have served to preserve our freedom.
We salute all those who have served our country to preserve our freedom.
Pamela Rosemary Fowler
Lest We Forget To honour those who served, To remember those who died, To ensure that the lessons learnt live with us, forever, That is exactly what we will do. Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. would like to say thank you to our veterans. 881 Hwy 16 West P.O. Box 939 Burns Lake, B.C. Phone: 250-692-7766 • Fax: 250-692-3930
Take time to remember
all the men and women who fought to preserve our freedom.
Dr. J.R. Boss
Lakeview Dental Centre
744 Centre St., Burns Lake (250) 692-7791 (888) 629-3996 Find us on
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Take time this Remembrance Day to remember those men and women who fought to preserve our freedom.
GWYN’S GREEN GROCER Hwy 16 Burns Lake
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270 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake 250-692-7131
Sports and Recreation 870 Highway 16 West woodsnwater@telus.net
Phone: 250-692-4842
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Art Long
Tom Gilgan & Warcup Gilgan
Brothers to former mayor of Burns Lake, Bill Gilgan, all served in the Military.
John Roy Haggarty
John was born in 1919 and grew up in Simcoe, Ontario. Roy was stationed at Camp Petawawa with the Royal Canadian Army (5th Field Regiment 2nd Division 28th Battery).
Ross A Goodwin
William Gilgan
Joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in Vancouver in December 1942. In Edmonton Manning Depot until June 1943. To W.E.T.P. courses at University of Saskatoon. Attended Initial Training School Saskatoon until November 1943. To #2 A.O.S. (Navigator’s School) in Edmonton from November to March 1944. Graduated with rank of Pilot Officer Navigator. To A.G.T.A. in Calgary until May 1944 then overseas in June 1944. Flying out of Morten Vallence near Glouscester then flying out of Market Harborough near Lecester in the midlands on Wellington’s. Returned to Canada in April.
Ross joined the Canadian Army in January of 1942 at the age of 15 only to convince them he was really 16. He headed off to Prince Rupert for basic training and was deployed overseas upon completion. Ross served in the UK and Europe as a member of the 3rd Anti Tank Regiment. Over his 5 years of service he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and the 1939-45 Star France-Germany Star Defence Medal. He also made the rank of a Lieutenant Sargent. Ross was discharged from the Army in February of 1946. Upon discharge he returned to Burns Lake and made a life and settled down to raise a family.
Art was born in Vancouver February 24, 1917, and moved with his family to Palling in 1924. He joined the Canadian Army in Prince Rupert, signing up to serve his country in the Searchlight Battery there first. In 1941 Art was transferred to the B.C. Dragoons, a tank regiment centred in the Okanagan, (Vernon), and became part of the Fifth Division of the Canadian Army Overseas, first for more training in England and finally in December 1941 heading for Italy, where they fought up the leg of Italy for many months.
Benjamin Ford McLarry
Roy George Minger
Ben was born March 27, 1922 in Hope, New Mexico, joined the Canadian Army in January 1943. Went overseas with reinforcements in fall of 1944. Landed in Scotland then to England, France and hit the front lines in Belgium. Then to Holland where he spent the rest of his time until the war ended May 5, 1945.
Served in the Marines 1914 - 1918. Was in the Peace Works. Served in the Panama Canal, England, Hawaii, Philippines, Canadian Corps of Engineers.
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Bruce MacEwen
Albert Jardine
Hubert “Chum” McPhail
February 8, 1919 April 5, 2002. Hubert went overseas in 1943. Served with the Canadian Scottish Regiment in France, Belgium and Holland. Wounded in Dinenter, Holland. Returned to Canada, 1945.
Take time this Remembrance Day to remember those men and women who fought to preserve our freedom.
Take time to honour those who have served so faithfully.
Harry Morgan
Albert was the son of Amelia Thomas of Stella’ten First Nations and the grandson of Thaudilh Thomas and Cecelia Pinak. Albert served during the Second World War with the Royal Edmonton Regiment. He died on December 30, 1943 of injuries sustained while in action.
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Bruce was a navigator and pilot in a bombing squadron stationed with the RCAF in England during the Second World War. He flew many sorties into German occupied Europe.
Ootsa Lake, left East Kooteney with No. 1 Troop, C. Squadron of the Strathcona Horse under Lt. Col. Sam Steele Feb. 1900 for Halifax and on to the Boer War in Africa, including horses and western saddles.
13797 Stearns Subdivision Road, Burns Lake 15 km East of town
250-692-4300
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the men and women who fought and sacrificed so we could be free. Honour them on Remembrance Day.
Right: William Owen Mummery
854039 L/CPL. 1st Med. Reg’t Platoon R.C.A.S.C. #1 CGRLL Canadian Army Overseas. 5 yrs service
1411 Miller Road North (Left Off Babine Lake Rd.)
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Lest We Forget FREEDOM’S PRICE. Take time on Remembrance Day to honour those who served and died for our freedom.
Take Time to Remember ...all those who have served our country to preserve our freedom.
We salute all those who have served our country to preserve our freedom.
Take time this Remembrance Day to honour all the men and women who fought to preserve our freedom.
WE HONOUR
those who fought to preserve our freedom.
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Lakeview Mall, 117 Yellowhead, Hwy 16 Phone: 250-692-7077
Box 130, 321 Highway 16, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Phone: 250-692-7595 Fax: 250-692-3872
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BURNS LAKE AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY LTD. Burns Lake store 98 Francois Lake Drive Fraser Lake store Hwy. 16
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Virginia O’Meara & sister Marion Mummery
Basic Training, #9 CMU, (Construction & Maintenance Unit) Rockcliff - Ottawa, Ontario 1943. Both ladies underwent Trades Training in Accounting in Trenton, Ont 1944. Marion was re-posted back in Vancouver in 1944. Later she was posted to London for approx. 2 1/2 years. Virginia was re-posted in the #9 CMU.
Take Time to Remember ...the bravery and sacrifice of the many men and women who fought and died to preserve our freedom.
TIRETECH Auto Centre 182 Highway 16 West, Burns Lake
250-692-7669
William Henry Moore
The late William Henry Moore was born in Maidstone, Kent, England in 1880. He served in the Boer War from 1899 to 1902 coming to Canada the following year. In 1914 he enlisted for World War I going overseas.
Take time to honour those who have served to preserve our freedom.
418 Yellowhead Hwy., Burns Lake
250-692-7213
Archie Patterson
Douglas Gray Murray
Doug was born in 1922 in Southbank, B.C. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and achieved the rank of Flight Officer. He flew patrol bombers and was dangerously injured when his patrol bomber crashed and burned in 1941. Doug was the only one to survive the crash despite every effort on his part to rescue his crew.
Robert Wilton Murray
Bob was born in 1919 in Nanton, Alberta. Bob enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and achieved the rank of Flight Officer. He was killed on active service when the Spitfire he was flying crashed in the English Channel in 1943. He was 24 years old when lost.
Left: Charles Nourse
Charlie served in WW II with the RCAF Atlantic Squadron as an Engine Mechanic. This picture was taken in Europe October 1944. WE WILL REMEMBER Charles W. Nourse October 18, 1921 - April 27, 2007.
Abel Peters
John Macford Phair
December 12, 1926 – July 9, 2006 V-93216 Enlisted October 10, 1944 to R.C.N.V.R. Division HMCS “Star” Discharged to shore April 22, 1946 after service on the high seas having been on board of ships HMCS, Protector, Cornwallis, Montcalm and York to name a few.
We honour our Veterans and Canadian Forces members this and every day.
Take time to honour those who have served so faithfully.
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SALES & SERVICE LTD. This year, we especially remember our two brave Canadian soldiers, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who fell in the line of duty last month.
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Take Time to Remember ...the bravery and sacrifice of the many men and women who fought and died to preserve our freedom.
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Fax: 250-692-7693 Serving the beautiful Lakes District for 42 years.
At age 18 years, Archie signed up September 1944. He went overseas with the Infantry Reinforcements to England. Flew to Belgium, Holland and Germany.
Peters, a member of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, was one of the Canadian troops who landed in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He joined the Winnipeg Rifles then he went to England and across the Channel, landing with his unit on Juno Beach. After 28 days of fighting in the battlefields of Normandy he got wounded by machinegun fire in the left arm and the head, which resulted in a steel plate in his head. Peters was willing to return to the front, but the doctors said no, they were sending him home.
Take time toall remember those who have served to preserve our freedom. In memory of
Abel Peters of Cheslatta Carrier Nation
Harry Arthur (Mike) Orr
Jack O’Meara
Jack O’Meara joined the Royal Canadian Navy March 1943 for basic training at HMCS Discovery, Vancouver then to HMCS Cornwalis, Nova Scotia for steam boiler trainer then to HMCS Periane at Halifax drafting pool. Drafted aboard HMCS Quapelle Tribal Class Destroyer served on North Atlantic until the end of European campaign. Volunteered for service against Japan granted leave home then drafted on to HMCS Laselle Corvette on Pacific four months then over to HMCS Uganda A Cruiser until discharged on Feb. 20, 1946.
Howard K. Phillips
ABRM I Royal Canadian Navy - Naval Communicator. Served in peace time, involved with The Cuban Crisis “The Bay of Pigs”
Mike enlisted in the army about 1939 or 40. Mike developed rheumatic fever and was hospitalized for quite a long time. He was not allowed to go into active service, and was discharged and sent home.
Kenneth Oscar Rensby
L74355 Trp. 14th Can. Hussars 2nd Div. Ken enlisted in January 1942, serving with the Eighth Recce - 14th Canadian Hussars 2nd Division. He served in Canada, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Ken landed on the Beaches of Normandy, 6th June 1944. Prior to VE Day, Ken was in Oldenburg, Germany and after peace was declared, he escorted German prisoners from Holland back into Germany. Wounded twice, Ken finished up the war, receiving his discharge in Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1946.
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Robert (Bob) Prince
Robert, born on March 26, 1921 - the oldest of the thirteen children of Benoit Prince and Sara Steven. Bob served two years during the Second World War as a private.
Edward (Ted) Fraser Rowland
Enlisted Aug. 28, 1940 1940-1945 - Canadian Scots - 1st. & 5th. Division Saskatoon Light Infantry P.L. Fusiliers. 19431945 - Served in England, Sicily & Italy
Frank is the son of Chief Earnest David Tibbets and Adelle (Antoine). He was born on August 16, 1923. Frank served from 1939 to 1945 during the Second World War. He did duty in France, Belgium, Holland, Italy and Germany.
Cyril Shelford
He was a brave and honourable man who served for his country from 1939 - 1945 in World War II. He is shown at a May 2000 Millennium Celebration that was hosted in Holland to “Thank Canadians” for liberating the Dutch 55 years ago.
Allen Thomas Stanyer
Olive (Nancy) Tysoe
Frank James Smith
Frank Smith was conscripted into the Boer War while on his honeymoon with his wife Henretta in 1899. He was with the Pigeon Scouts for field Intelligence under General Smutt. Frank passed away on February 14, 1940, the same day as his favourite horse.
WWII
She earned her RN diploma in 1938, and enlisted in the war in 1914. Following a year of basic training in Victoria and Prince George, she was sent overseas. Nancy was sustained outside of London, England, for a year before being transferred to a military hospital in Amersfoort, Holland, for two years where, at times, the fighting was less than ten miles away.
Doug Tipper
Amos Ritchey Jr.
Served from 1941 - 1945
John Shelford
His Majesty Canadian Service. In service for six years and four and a half on active duty at sea.
Fred Spicer CMF 1st Canadian Division
Hugh Shelford
Went over to France on the D-Day Invasion. He was taken prisoner. The prison compound in which he was in was attacked by allied planes. As a result of this, Shelford lost an arm.
The Sandercott Brothers
L-R: Orville, Donald & Harold - all in the RCAF. This picture was taken in 1944. Orville (Sandy) Sandercott on the left was a long time resident of the Lakes District. All have since passed away.
Sergeant Leroy Carl Stevens
Sergeant Stevens was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in January 1943. As a rear gunner he has taken part in many operational sorties, and his citation describes him as a “most successful rear gunner. Throughout he has displayed great initiative and dependability combined with absolute fearlessness.” Sergeant Stevens home is in Russell, Manitoba and he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in July 1941.
Trained and worked as a mechanical technician for 26 years. Senior supervisory level as a mechanical technician in the Canadian Forces.
Lloyd Edward Watt 1918-1986
Served in the Royal Canadian Army during the Second World War 19421945 as a Tank Mechanic. Trained Officers to operate tanks.
Charles Van Tine Canadian Army Scottish Regiment
Chuck was born at Ootsa Lake and conscripted in 1939 the same time his older brother Meryl volunteered. Chuck was a gunner in the Canadian Tank Corps. In August 1944, at Normandy, their tank was hit, Chuck was badly burned and had several shrapnel wounds to his hands, knee, leg, and a foot. While trying to escape from the tank he was also hit with bullets, miraculously he survived. Chucks five metals are in the Burns Lake Museum.
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November 11, 2014. CNC - LAKES DISTRICT CAMPUS 545 HIGHWAY 16, PO BOX 5000, BURNS LAKE BC, V0J 1E0 TEL 250 692 1700 • FAX 250 692 1750 EMAIL: lksdist@cnc.bc.ca WEBSITE: www.cnc.bc.ca/lakesdistrict
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Victor Van Tine
Canadian Army Calgary Highlanders
Meryl was from Ootsa Lake and volunteered to join the Army in 1939, he enlisted at Calgary, and trained as a sniper. On August 1st 1944, Meryl was killed by a land mine, near the small city of Tilly, 22 km from Caene, France. Meryl is buried in France in a Canadian cemetery with many of his buddies, ‘Row-on-Row’. Meryl’s four metals and his Memorial Cross are in the Burns Lake Museum.
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Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 6929104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010
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Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. The Society can send a card to the honouree or family to acknowledged your gift. Please include the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notified. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 692-7203. CRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. (4:00 to 10:00 p.m. daily) or www.youthinbc.ca. 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 PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845
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FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. Starting on Oct. 21 LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre in Burns Lake. Clients will go first to the theatre, across the street from the Food Bank. The doors will open at 10:45am. Please check in at the theater before going to the Food Bank. This warm winter waiting room will be available until the end of April. The distribution days are the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please come to the theatre at 10:45am. The food bank closes at 1pm. Clients may access the food bank on both of the Tuesday distribution days. 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
THE CHRONIC DISEASE Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 6922440
NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 29 October 2014
Reservoir Elevation: 851.m (2791.99 ft.) SLS Discharge: 33.83 m3/s Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s
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COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Burns Lake Campus CUSTODIAN REFERENCE NUMBER:
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Specific duties will include sweeping, mopping and waxing hallways and floors. Washing interior windows and walls, and replacing fluorescent tubes as necessary. Performing minor maintenance. Other related duties as assigned, a primary responsibility of these will include snow blowing and snow shovelling. Qualifications include knowledge of equipment and solutions used. Building Services Worker I and II. Ability to organize own workload in an efficient manner. To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/Human_Resources/employment.htm Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.
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Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately the current level until April 2015 Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812
THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc
COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Burns Lake Campus DOG FOUND
Golden Lab/ Collie cross, senior male, neutered found around September in Burns Lake. Has white markings, very affectionate. Even if unsure please contact (250) 6927243 or (250) 696-3461.
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FORESTRY REFERRALS COORDINATOR NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Qualifications: • Grade 12 minimum, RFT an asset • Previous experience doing forestry referrals, an asset • Driver’s license and vehicle, an asset • Excellent administrative and organizational skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • Ability to interpret maps, use Google Earth and VRI • Knowledge of Forest and Range Practices Act Responsibilities: • Review forestry referral info-share packages • Coordinate Keyoh Holder/Licensees meetings • Facilitate trapline registration forms/process • Participate in MFLNRO meetings, issues • Monitor cultural and heritage resource reports Submit resume and cover letter by November 7th at 12pm to: Tl’azt’en Nation, PO Box 670, Fort St James, BC, V0J 1P0, Tl’azt’en Nation Natural Resources Email: tlazten.nrdepartment@gmail.com Or Fax: 250-648-3250
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Specific duties will include assisting in the acquisition and assess the organization and maintenance of program and course resources, supplies, materials and equipment. Ensure all information pertinent to funding and reporting requirements is collected and disseminated. Qualifications include completed relevant post-secondary academic training in business, communication or office computer skills. Three years of comprehensive program coordination or administrative assistance experience.
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Specific duties will include assisting with inventory for all classrooms and physically setting up classrooms for instruction. Moving furniture and setting up equipment and acquiring materials and supplies. Qualifications include knowledge of basic office procedures. Good written and organizational skills. To find out more information about these and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/Human_Resources/employment.htm Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. a 20,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting the following position to join our operating team:
MILL OPERATOR As a key member of Huckleberry Mines’ Mill Operation’s team and reporting to the Mill Supervisor, this position is responsible for the safe operation of production processes for a 20,000 tonnes per day mill. Ideally applicants should have five years experience in grinding, copper and molybdenum flotation and dewatering. Those will less experience are encouraged to apply. 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 7 days on followed by 7 days off. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.
Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits 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.
Qualified applicants can submit their resumes in confidence 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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Program Planner – Family Programs
This position will provide overall coordination, development, and delivery of one or more of the programs and services offered by the College of New Caledonia, Lakes District campus.
SKILLS REQUIRED: • Four years post secondary in human services or education Àeld, with a degree in human services being preferred. • Two years of relevant work experience is required. • Previous supervisory experience is preferred. • Experience with special needs, multi-disciplinary teams and family centred philosophy is strongly preferred. • Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, including experience writing comprehensive reports. • Demonstrated computer proÀciency. • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative model within teams and communities. • Excellent problem solving and judgment skills. Hours: 35 hours per week Dates: ASAP to March 31, 2015 Salary: $28.40 per hour
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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.
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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT ATCO Wood Products, a leading Forest Products coPSan\ in tKe 6outKern ,nterior, is seeNing a Tuali¿ed millwright with a valid interprovincial Journeyman ticket. The ideal candidate will be a self starter with good interpersonal communication skills, and excellent millwright skills. Hours will vary and will include shift & weekend work. Consideration given to 3rd/4th year Apprentices Please Forward your resume to: Veneer Plant Maintenance Foreman c/o Kris Harvey PO Box 460 V0G 1L0 Fruitvale, BC Fax: 250-367-6210 Email: info@atcowoodproducts.com
CNC is looking for college level instructors Work around your current schedule and teach at CNC. We are looking for qualiÀed, interested people to teach a variety of part-time courses.
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Business Administration Training Forestry and Fisheries Training Computer Training Motor Vehicle Related Training Occupational Health and Safety Training Professional Development Training Various Trades Training including Industrial Mechanic/Millwright • First Aid Training To be considered for the winter/spring semester, all applications are due by November 7, 2014
As positions become available, qualiÀed applicants will be contacted for an interview. To apply, please send your resume to the address below.
The College thanks all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
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3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas Rent: $1350 per mnth Sale: $299,000 Contact: 250-845-3315
WANTED CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OPERATORS - Must be local to the Kitimat area Union environment - Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline industries - Minimum five (5) years experience - Please include photocopy of certification, current resume and current abstract Send your response to: craneoperator1@outlook.com Or P.O Box 95045 Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8
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CATS (2) need a new home: One male longhaired orange & white, a female short-haired grey tabby & white; spayed or neutered, vaccinated in 2013, very friendly and shared the house with a small dog. To be adopted to a mostly indoor new home. For more information or photos please call 250692-7243.
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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.
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WANTED HOUSE cleaner 4 hours per week. (250) 692-3123 after 6pm.
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Lakes District Branch Bulkley Valley Credit Union is seeking an energetic, personable team player to join their Lakes District Branch as a part-time Member Service Representative. Bulkley Valley Credit Union employs committed and empowered staff to deliver high-quality personalized financial services to our members and support to our communities. When you join the Bulkley Valley Credit Union team you can expect: • to be part of a strong team • to be able to share your ideas in a supportive, responsive environment • outstanding training and development programs • competitive compensation • fantastic career advancement opportunities Qualifications include a secondary school diploma. In addition, two years of post secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Your resume should be directed to Bulkley Valley Credit Union Attn: Crystal Miller P.O. Box 1029 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Or you can e-mail your resume to: infolakes@bvcu.com or drop it off at the Lakes District Branch located on Hwy 16, in the Lakeview Mall in Burns Lake. Resumes will be accepted until November 14, 2014 For further information about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, visit our website at: www.bvcu.com
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION
In accordance with section 76 of the Local Government Act, I hereby declare the following candidates as elected by acclamation for the term commencing December, 2014 and terminating in 2018 for the 2014 General School Elections in the following electoral areas: Electoral Area
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of 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.
Asking $349,000 Call (250) 695-6628 or (250) 692-6217 for an appointment
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
Rentals Suites, Lower LARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site management. Heat, hot water and cable included for $700 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.
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Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) to elect one (1) Director for Electoral Area “E” for a four-year term commencing December, 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
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Usual Names Quinten Eileen
FREEMAN
Steve
Jurisdiction of Residence Beach Road, Burns Lake, B.C. Colleymount Road, Francois Lake, B.C. Linton Road, Southbank, B.C.
General Voting Day will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the following locations: • Francois Lake Elementary School, 860 Francois Lake Road East, Francois Lake, B.C. • Grassy Plains Elementary-Junior Secondary School, 34310 Keefes Landing Road, Grassy Plains, B.C. • Trout Creek Hall, 39630 Colleymount Road, Francois Lake, B.C. • Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, B.C.
Elected
Adele GOODING Timothy MAERTZ
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING Electoral Area 1 – Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake
Usual Names
Thomas BULMER Nadine FRENKEL Jean JOHNSON
School Trustees – Two (2) to be elected Residential Addresses
1357 Aspen Drive, Vanderhoof, BC 227 Vanderview Drive, Vanderhoof, BC 3474 Hawes Place, Vanderhoof, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualiÀed electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Vanderhoof Cluculz Lake
Seniors Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street East, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC
Vanderhoof Cluculz Lake
Vanderhoof Municipal OfÀce, 1 0 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC
And ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
Electoral Area 6 – Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings
Usual Names
Lucille DUNCAN Alexandra LUGGI
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • you are a Canadian citizen; and • you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and • you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • you are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualified by law. Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. A PERSON IS ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE. Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS MAY ONLY VOTE ONCE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES THEY OWN. Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search). It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met.
Grassy Plains and Francois Lake Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that, in accordance with Section 77 of the Local Government Act, an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
Director – Electoral Area “E” (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) One (1) to be elected
Surname BEACH BENEDICT
Electoral Area Name
School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses
5 0 Carnell Street, Fort St. James, BC 222 4th Avenue East, Fort St. James, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualiÀed electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Fort St. James
District of Fort St. James Municipal OfÀce, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC
Takla Landing
Takla First Nation Potlatch House, Lot 117, Takla Landing, BC
Fort St. James
District of Fort St. James Municipal OfÀce, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC
Also a SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the following location: And ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5 and 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:
Usual Names
Steve DAVIS Marnie PHAIR
Electoral Area 2 – Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses
3 Centre Street, Burns Lake, BC 781 Brewer Avenue, Decker Lake, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualiÀed electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Topley Granisle Decker Lake
Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle and District Senior Citizens Centre, #19 Chapman Street, Granisle, BC Decker Lake Elementary School, 710 Highway 1 West, Decker Lake, BC
Topley Granisle Burns Lake
Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle Municipal OfÀce, 1 McDonald Avenue, Granisle, BC Village of Burns Lake Municipal OfÀce, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC
And ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
Usual Names
Crystal FISHER Lynda MAERTZ
Electoral Area 3– Burns Lake and Rural Area School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses
1425 Pinecrest Road, Burns Lake, BC 3740 Murphy Road, Burns Lake, BC
Companies/Corporations
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualiÀed electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:
Identification
And ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:
Properties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote in this local government election. Classes of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s License, a BCID card, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle license, A British Columbia CareCard or GoldCareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance from SDES8, a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill.
NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING - Advance voting will be available to qualified electors as follows:
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. -andSouthside Volunteer Fire Hall, 1122 Whitney Way, Southbank, B.C. Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. Given under my hand this 20th day of October, 2014. ________________________________ Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer
Burns Lake
Babine and Decker Room, Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, BC
Burns Lake
Village of Burns Lake Municipal OfÀce, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC
Electoral Areas 4ualiÀed electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place within the electoral area in which they reside or qualify as a non-resident property elector. Electors are entitled to one vote per school district. If you need to conÀrm the electoral area in which you reside, contact Rosanne Murray, Chief Election OfÀcer at (250) 94-3242 or cell: (250) 92- 2 9; or Darlene Turner, Secretary Treasurer at the School Board OfÀce in Vanderhoof, (250) 5 7-2284 or 1-800-903-4771.
Elector Registration Voting Day Registration – Two Pieces of IdentiÀcation Needed The registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. Voters must produce at least two documents that provide evidence of identity and place of residence. Alternatively, electors can provide two documents that provide evidence of identity and make a solemn declaration as to place of residence. Voters will also be required to make a declaration that they meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age; • a Canadian citizen; • have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; • • •
have been a resident of the electoral area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; are not otherwise disqualiÀed from voting by the School Act or any other enactment or law; and am entitled to vote and have not previously voted in this election.
Non- Resident Property Elector (NRPE) Registration Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identiÀcation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, provide written consent from the majority of the property owners. Rosanne Murray Chief Election OfÀcer, School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) Box 98, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Telephone: 250- 94-3242; Fax: 250- 94-3243; Cell: 250- 92- 2 9 Email: woodsage@lakescom.net
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Clearview Sub-Regional Landfill Operations Contract
Knockholt Sub-Regional Landfill Operations Contract
Sealed Tenders for works associated with the operation of the Clearview Sub-Regional Landfill will be received by Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services, up to 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, December 5, 2014. Tenders received after the closing date and time will be returned to the Tenderer unopened. The Clearview Sub-Regional Landfill is located just off of Highway 27 approximately 22 km north of the junction between Highway 16 and Highway 27. The Term of the Contract is five years, commencing December 1, 2015 and expiring November 30, 2020. A mandatory Pre-Tender meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Clearview Sub-Regional Landfill. Tenders received from a company not represented at the mandatory Pre-Tender meeting will be returned to the Tenderer unopened. A Security Deposit valued at $10,000 must be submitted with the Tender. The successful bidder will also be required to provide an Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) on award of the Contract. Failure to provide the Letter of Credit will result in forfeiture of the Security Deposit. Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Environmental Services Department, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory holidays on or after Wednesday, November 5, 2014. For further information, contact Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services, at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800320-3339.
Sealed Tenders for works associated with the operation of the Knockholt Sub-Regional Landfill will be received by Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services, up to 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, December 5, 2014. Tenders received after the closing date and time will be returned to the Tenderer unopened. The Knockholt Sub-Regional Landfill is located approximately 12 km southeast of Houston, BC. The work involves the landfilling of solid waste, maintenance of a public drop off area and associated recycling areas. The Term of the Contract is five years, commencing September 1, 2015 and expiring August 31, 2020. A mandatory Pre-Tender meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Knockholt Sub-Regional Landfill. Tenders received from a company not represented at the mandatory Pre-Tender meeting will be returned to the Tenderer unopened. A Security Deposit valued at $10,000 must be submitted with the Tender. The successful bidder will also be required to provide an Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) on award of the Contract. Failure to provide this surety will result in forfeiture of the Security Deposit. Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Environmental Services Department, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory holidays on or after Wednesday, November 5, 2014. For further information, contact Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800320-3339.
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Are you getting the influenza vaccine this year?
For most of us, influenza will cause a few days of fever, cough and generally feeling unwell. But for some, this highly contagious respiratory disease can lead to severe com-
Chris Beach
plications requiring hospitalization, or even to death. This fall, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends that all Canadians six months of
Elaine Clair
“I haven’t got vaccinated “I’ve already had the vaccine. yet, but I’m a teacher so I am I do it because my son is going to do it.” diabetic.”
age and older receive the seasonal influenza vaccine. The seasonal influenza vaccine is “safe and the most effective way of preventing the spread of influenza,” according to Immunize Canada.
However, many Canadians are skeptical of the benefits provided by the influenza vaccine. Here’s what people in Burns Lake had to say...
John Michell
Joline Gray
Virginia O’Meara
Rick Hiebert
Mrs. Peebles
“No, I have never gotten vaccinated. I don’t think it’s important.”
“No, I don’t believe in vaccines. I think they [the vaccines] cause flue themselves. I know of people who got sick after having the vaccine.”
“Yes, I think everyone should be vaccinated.”
“Normally I wouldn’t get vaccinated, but my nephew has diabetes, so this year I think I will.”
“I never used to get vaccinated because I’m allergic. But now the vaccines are safer, so this year i will.”
Operation Christmas child shoe box John Nuefeld
75th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Anne & Cornelius Bergen
In February of 1947 Anne and Cornelius decided to leave Saskatchewan and move to B.C. with their three young daughters. They settled in Burns Lake where Cornelius eventually became a building contractor, constructing schools, post office and other projects. The family grew by another five children and they continued to live in Burns Lake until 1967 when they decided to move to the Clearbrook area. After 6 years of “city” living and two children still living at home they wanted to try their hand at farming and bought raw farm land in the Fort St John area. For 16 years they worked hard and brought the farm into production selling certified seed, canola etc. The two youngest boys left home so time to move again. The farm was sold. Equipment auctioned off and back to the lower mainland. Where they made their home in Mission. Anne and Cornelius had 8 children (1 deceased), 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. There will be an open house celebration at the Seniors Centre at 33100-10th Avenue at Talbout street Sunday November 9th from 2 – 5 p.m. Anyone wishing to send a card or want further info contact daughter Bev 250-698-7685.
Sometimes when a child receives an Operation Christmas Child shoe box, the school supplies in it enables her to finally be able to attend school. A few small tools may set a boy on a course to develop skills in a trade as he grows older. Operation Christmas Child has been supported by our community for almost 15 years. The total number of shoe boxes we have sent over the last six years
has been 3,834. That’s an average of 639 annually. Just think, each box touches the life of a child with God’s love. For many, this will be the only gift they receive. Others sometimes receive as little as an orange or apple. Shoe boxes are easy to pack. Five, ten, or fifteen small items, such as school supplies, toys, games, clothes, toiletries and tools, can mean so much to a needy child in a developing country. Boxes from Canada, this year, will be sent
FILL A SHOE BOX FOR A NEEDY CHILD. Boxes & brochures available now at local churches or from these stores:
Their friends and family wish them a very happy 75th Wedding Anniversary which they will celebrate in Mission, BC at an Open House on November 9, 2014.
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Put a float in the Christmas parade November 28 6:30 pm Call Laura at 250-692-7526
to the following countries: Haiti, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Chile, Uruguay, Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea. It's never too early to pack shoe boxes. Some people like to shop throughout the year, looking for bargains. Then it doesn't feel like they're spending a lot of money all at once--even if they plan on filling many boxes. Have you thought of teaching your child the
Drop off shoe boxes at Greyhound Depot For info call Area Coordinator John Neufeld 250-692-7949 or
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November 10th to 22nd
“Operation Christmas Child” is part of the “Samaritan’s Purse” worldwide ministry.
Lakes District Fall Fair meeting on November 13 at 7:00 p.m. and held at the Cancer Society Office on the Main Street.
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value of giving to others in need? Packing shoe boxes together with a child can be a great teachable moment. Or, have you considered getting together with some friends for a shoe box packing party? Some families already do this. A shoe box can literally change a life. One lad received a soccer ball (with pump) and began teaching soccer skills to other children until he was having a major positive impact in his community.
If you've never filled a shoe box, why not start now. Shoe boxes and brochures can be picked up at local stores or churches. Or, you can fill a regular shoe or boot box that is sitting around at home. Just follow the instructions in the brochure. Greyhound is graciously allowing shoe boxes to be dropped off there from Nov. 10-22. For more information, contact John or Donna Neufeld at 250-6927949 or go on the web to SamaritansPurse.ca
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Saturday 10 am - 4 pm & Sunday 11 am - 3 pm Need ideas for Christmas gift selections... Come and check out the variety of items. Lunch available both days. For table rentals or more info contact:
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Cancer Society Christmas Craft Sale Saturday, November 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction and Toonie Auction items as well from November 12 to December 12.
“Does your company meet the Work Safe BC requirements for Bullying and Harassment Awareness?” As of November 2013, there is new Work Safe BC Occupational Health and Safety Policy, and legislative requirements around Bullying and Harassment awareness in the work place. “New Horizons Leadership Solutions” of Burns Lake in partnership with the Red Cross is delivering workshops in Bullying and Harassment Awareness in the workplace. Jim David, of New Horizons Leadership Solutions is a certified Red Cross Bullying and Harassment prevention educator. Please contact Jim, at 250-692-9235 if you wish to register your company for this training. Or pre-register your company at newhorizonsleadershipsolutions@gmail.com
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Week of Nov. 5th - Nov. 11th SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, you are better at dealing with things when they’re out in the light of day. You don’t like to be secretive, nor do you like the idea of others keeping secrets.
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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, do not look at a current problem as something that will always block your success and happiness. Instead, use this obstacle as a way to get your bearings..
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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, though you may feel like lashing out at others, this week you show an impressive amount of self-restraint. Get through the week, and things will turn around. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: The messages you are receiving from everyone around you seem mottled and mixed, Aquarius. Instead of socializing with others, maybe you just need some alone time.
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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, speak up if you do not feel you are receiving enough emotional support from your closest allies. Maybe they do not know how you’re feeling.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Conflicting messages confuse you this week, Aries. Just don’t let this confusion keep you from doing what you think is right. Choose a course and stick with it.
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Don’t be too hard on yourself this week, Taurus. You really do not need to push yourself unless you are feeling motivated to do so. If you feel like relaxing, so be it.
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Most of us are familiar with sticky notes, those little slips of paper with adhesive on the back that tend to overrun our desks. To help with note taking, most newer versions of Windows have Sticky Notes, too. To access them, just bring up the Start Menu (Or the Start Screen in Windows 8) and in the Search field type “Sticky Notes”. Click on the resulting icon and you will get a nice little yellow sticky note on your desktop. You can move it anywhere on the desktop, resize it to whatever dimensions you need, and if you right click on it you can even change the color. There are two buttons at the top of each sticky note, a + sign, which will make a new note for you, and a X which will delete that particular note. To close all the sticky notes without losing the information in them, find the Sticky Note icon on your Taskbar, right click on it, and select Close. When you open the program again the notes and their contents will be back in the same spots as before. By default the notes use a rather odd font, and there’s no direct way to change it. However if you open up a text editing program like Word or Wordpad, type a few words, change the font to what you prefer, then copy and past those words into the Sticky note, it’ll keep the new font for all following words.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, stick to the outskirts of the room and be a quiet observer of what’s going on around you instead of being the center of attention. You may enjoy being a fly on the wall for a change. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, this week you may feel an unusual need to be noticed and appreciated by others. Embrace the spotlight and make the most of this opportunity to share your thoughts.
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LAKES DISTRICT NEWS
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch #50 Stop by for Friday Night Dinners...
November 7th: “Members and bona fide guests welcome”
Lakes District News
Remembrance Ceremony at Cenotaph November 11 : th
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10:45am All welcome at Legion after ceremony WINTER HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday: 4:00-8:00 pm
Auction Sale General Meeting Sat., Nov 15 : Ritchie Schmidt Auctioneers
Nov 17 : th
7:00pm Executive Elections
If you love your freedom, thank a Veteran. Support your local Legion.
email: rcl50@live.ca • Phone: 250-692-3232
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Island Gospel Fellowship Gerow Island, Highway 35
Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551
Grassy Plains Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:45 am 250-694-3756 (Church)
IMMACULATACatholic Church 248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568
Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. ~ Everyone Welcome ~ THE CHURCH OF
JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Sunday 10:00AM
Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-6956316 Everyone Welcome
OLD LANDMARKS
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School
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26. Tooth caregiver 29. Popular Canadian word 30. Resort 31. Members of U.S. Navy 32. Smokes 35. Smiling so big (texting) 36. Capital of Bangladesh 38. Tore down 40. Travel in a car 41. American bridge engineer James B. 42. “Rule Britannia” composer 43. Let it stand 44. Not bright 45. Rated horsepower 46. Pinna 47. Prefix for before
OUR TOWN Lakes District Fall Fair meeting on Nov. 13/14 at 7pm and held at the Cancer Society Office on the Main Street
Decker Lake Whist Drives are commencing Oct. 22, 2014 starting at 7:30pm. Any questions call Sharon Payne (250) 698-7626.
Southside Health & Wellness Centre: November 2014. Beginner yoga every Tuesday 9am. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot Care, all day by appt., Nov. 13, 18 & 27. Good Food Box pick up at Grassy Store Nov. 12. Dental workshop Nov. 21 at 10:30am. More info (250) 694-3270.
Cancer Society Christmas Craft Sale will be on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 8am to 4pm. We will have a few silent auction items and Toonie Auction items as well from Nov. 12 to Dec. 12. Donations of money, items or gift certificates for these auctions would be most appreciated.
Prenatal Classes - drop in. Every Tuesday 3pm - 4:14pm at Lakes District Hospital. Teens & 19+, free. Any questions contact Shelly or Kris at (250) 692-2460 or shelly.carswell@northernhealth.ca
Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259
President Lambert 694-3748
▼ COFFEE CORNER CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Smooth music 7. Fails to explode 10. Voluted 12. Tear down 13. Propose for office 14. Yiddish expert 15. Great ape of Borneo 16. Arab outer garments 17. Hundredweight 18. The Muse of history 19. Neutralizes alkalis 21. Mortar trough 22. Lapsed into bad habits 27. Potato State 28. DeGeneres’ partner 33. Egyptian sun god
Sunday School for all ages and Worship Service at 10:30am
Francois Lake turkey dinner, Nov. 15 at 6pm. For more info call Kim (250) 695-6783 or Mark at (250) 695-6674.
SUNDAY, 10:30 AM Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake
Worship Service at 10 am Sunday mornings Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202
DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.
Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake
Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.
250-695-6586
Burns Lake Community Church Lakes Learning Centre 10:30 am Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949
Burns Lake
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road
Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464