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“We did our due diligence,” says chief

Burns Lake real estate market optimistic According to Doug Phair, managing broker at Re/max Wrightway, the Burns Lake real estate market has some good reasons to keep up the optimism.

Wet’suwet’en Chief said her government did enough

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Granisle hunting guide fined heavily

FLAVIO NIENOW In the story ‘Hereditary chiefs unhappy with Wet’suwet’en’s pipeline agreement’ published in the Lakes District News’ Jan. 7, 2015, Jeff Brown, Hereditary Chief of the Gitdumden Clan of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation, said that all hereditary chiefs were opposed to the proposed Coastal GasLink pipeline project. Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN) signed an agreement with the province in December 2014 for the Coastal GasLink pipeline project in which WFN will receive approximately $2.8 million. Chief Karen Ogen responded to the article saying that the hereditary chiefs have been “extensively consulted” since the inception of the Coastal Gas Link Project and through the planning stage by both the province and the pipeline proponent, and will continue to be consulted through the development of the project. Ogen said Brown’s comments in the article represent “his own views” and not the collective views of the hereditary chiefs or WFN members. Ogen added that not all hereditary chiefs are opposed to the pipeline agreement “only a select few.” David de Wit, natural resource manager of the Office of the Wet’suwet’en, said in a statement that the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs are currently opposed to the pipeline agreement. “It is premature for any entity to review or sign benefit agreements without knowing the full extent of impacts,” he said. ...see WET’SUWET’EN ▼ P2

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Granisle hunting guide outfitter Stewart Berg is facing a total of $20,425 fine for hunting violations.

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“No one is buying out Endako,” Chris Gibbs, mine manager, said at the Dec. 20 hearing. “We’re just putting things on hold.”

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House for sale in Burns Lake. The average selling price for a single family residential home as of Dec. 31, 2014 in Burns Lake was $117,815. Lake an attractive destination to people from out of town are the low prices of properties here compared to neighbouring communities. The average selling price for a single family residential home as of Dec. 31, 2014 in Burns Lake was Flavio Nienow $117,815, compared to $157,063 for the next-door neighbour Houston. According to Doug Phair, manag- Fort St. James was at $192,276; Vaning broker/owner at Re/max Wright- derhoof was at $204,255; and Smithway in Burns Lake, the Burns Lake's ers was at $247,458. real estate market has some good reaIn Burns Lake, 71 properties with sons to keep up the optimism. a value of $8.2 million sold in 2014 Phair said the opening of the Lake- compared with 63 worth $7.2 million side Multiplex in 2014, as well as the in 2013. Half of the 35 single family Lakes District Hospital and Health homes that sold, sold for less than Centre to be opened in February 2015, $110,000. Twelve parcels of vacant have made Burns Lake a much more land, 15 homes on acreage and four attractive place for families searching manufactured homes on land also for a place to live. changed hands in 2014. "We receive calls from all across As of Dec. 31, 2014 there were the province and Alberta with people 130 properties of all types available interested in our town," said Phair. through Multiple Listing Service® One of the factors making Burns ...see REAL ESTATE t P5

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The Office of the Wet’suwet’en (OW) - which is different from the elected government of Wet’suwet’en First Nation - represents the Wet’suwet’en hereditary governance system of clans and house groups. “The province knows that the Office of the Wet’suwet’en is opposed to the pipelines that are proposed to cross through the Morice Watershed, and Burnie protected area. Therefore, there is no discussion with the province in regards to any liquefied natural gas agreement with the OW,” said de Wit. According to Ogen, apart from consulting with the hereditary chiefs, WFN also made an effort to inform its members about the proposed pipeline agreement. Ogen said WFN held monthly community member meetings and was open to members’ feedback. “The meetings are advertised on a WFN Facebook page; we have averaged about 20 members each meeting; and we had our staff call the members who reside in and around the community,” she said. “Communication is a two way street,” she added. “No one cared until we signed [the pipeline agreement] and all of a sudden they [members] were shocked.” “We did our due diligence in terms of holding monthly community member meetings and providing as much information to our members,” she added. “As the elected government of WFN’s 242 members, WFN chief and council have a responsibility to fairly represent our members in negotiations with the federal and provincial governments. We take this responsibility very seriously and work hard to consult with all factions of the WFN community to en-

Chief Karen Ogen sure that their views are heard,” said Ogen. “As the elected government of WFN, we are answerable to our members and we have worked hard to be as fair and transparent as possible throughout our dealings in this and other government matters. We are accountable to our members and take our responsibility to communicate with them very seriously,” she added. “We are always open to members’ feedback on the many issues that we encounter. Council members consult on a daily basis with members of our community. We have listened to those who have chosen to speak and have integrated their concerns into our work. We are committed to continuing with this approach and are fully comfortable that the decision to sign the agreement with the province is a decision that is in the best interests of and supported by the members of WFN,” said Ogen. “I was elected chief on a “four pillar” mandate (language and culture, health and wellness, education and training, and housing) and I am proud to say that I

consider that we have been successful in achieving our stated objectives so far during our term. It has not been an easy road and we have had to make some difficult decisions, yet we feel that our work has already shown meaningful benefits for our members. We are comfortable that our members value and support the opportunities for jobs, contracts and economic self-determination that can be achieved through responsible use of our lands and resources. We are not going to simply sit back and administer poverty where jobs and prosperity are within our reach. We support economic development opportunities where they can be achieved in a way that protects and respects our Aboriginal title, environment and culture,” she continued. “We listen and we have heard from our members that they want an economic future for themselves and for their children. We can avoid clashes between our Hereditary Chiefs and elected government by following the traditional hereditary protocols and consulting with our families and clans in a consensus building process, rather than speaking to the press or going to social media. We all need to work together to achieve economic selfdetermination for ourselves and our children,” she said. “Despite our differences, the Wet’suwet’en people are one people. We face significant challenges and cannot afford to let our differences divide us any further, especially when it comes to our self-sufficiency and culture. We must to continue to work together through mutual respect, strong leadership, progressive, proactive and strategic activities that advance the social, economic and cultural values of our community.”

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Granisle hunting guide fined heavily

The guide outfitter had been instructed several times as to where he could hunt grizzly bears but failed to adhere to the restrictions

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A grizzly bear in the woods. A Granisle hunting guide outfitter was found guilty in a Smithers court room for guiding a client to shoot a grizzly beat in the wrong management area in 2011. ing violations. wrong management Jackie Lieuwen Granisle hunting guide outfitter Stewart Berg is facing a total of $20,425 fine for hunt-

Sentenced in Smithers court Jan. 6, 2014 Berg was found guilty for guiding a client to shoot a grizzly in the

area in the fall of 2011. "He received a number of letters from the Wildlife Branch saying his quota had changed,

indicating that he was no longer able to harvest grizzly bears in a particular management unit," said Kevin Nixon, conservation sergeant for the Bulkley-Stikine zone. "For whatever reason, he continued to hunt there and had a client harvest a grizzly bear in an area where he was told he could not harvest a grizzly bear anymore." The grizzly was shot by a Mexican client on the east side of Babine Lake, part of region seven near the border to region six, said Sgt. Nixon. Berg was sentenced guilty for three violations by judge Christine Birnie. With two years to pay, Berg was fined $15,000 for the grizzly shot outside his management area, as well as $2000 for incomplete guide declarations and $2000 for late guide

submissions. A release from Conservation Services says the sentence takes into account the typical revenue collected by guide outfitters with international clients, which ranges between $10,000 and $15,000 for harvesting a grizzly in B.C. The courts directed Berg to pay half of his $19,000 fine to the Grizzly Bear Trust Fund. He also pays $1425 to the courts as a 15 per cent victims surcharge. Sargent Nixon says they considered a sanction on Berg's business, but decided not to pursue that. "This is his first offence and first conviction," said Sgt. Nixon. "We're not looking to put him out of business, we're looking for him to correct his ways." Anyone who sees a fish, wildlife or pollution violation, can report it at the conservation hotline at 1-877-952-7277.

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Lieutenant Governor sponsors youth environment program Tom Fletcher Inspired by her holistic ranching background, Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon has launched a province-wide environmental education program for high school teachers and youth leaders. Stewards of the Future offers grants of up to $800 per group to cover field trips, fees for programs and guess speakers, equipment and teacher release time for projects. It is offered for students from grades 9-12, First Nations educators, 4-H, Guide and Scout groups and environment clubs, with an application deadline of Jan. 23 for the spring program. "The goal of this program is not to solve the challenges we face, but rather to encourage open discussion and gain a better understanding of the issues that affect our natural surroundings," Guichon said. The Stewards of the Future toolkit emphasizes hands-on "place-based" experience to appreciate and enhance biodiversity. Guichon and her late husband Lawrence Guichon are credited with pioneering holistic management in the B.C. cattle industry, emphasizing preservation of natural grassland on their historic Merritt-area ranch. Holistic management, developed by African biologist and game ranger Allan Savory, overturned the long-held belief that overgrazing is the result of too many animals. Savory proved that reducing the number of animals doesn't restore grasslands, which developed in the presence of large herds that were kept closely bunched and moving to avoid predators. Planned grazing mimics that pattern and gives grasslands time to recover. Details and application forms for the Stewards of the Future program are available at the Lieutenant Governor's website, www.ltgov.bc.ca

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A bus trip to remember

The battle for Kennewick Man

Over the holidays I decided to go down to Vancouver. Since I couldn’t coordinate the times between a plane and a bus (and I don’t think my car could make it on a long trip), I took a bus all the way back from Vancouver to Burns Lake. When I hopped on the bus in Vancouver, I was in denial of the fact that I still had 19 hours ahead of me on that bus. I had barely slept the night before because it was New Year’s Eve, so I was hoping to sleep for most of the trip, but the frequent stops and driver’s announcements made sleeping a bit challenging. Luckily I was still able to sleep for the first five hours of this trip. When I woke up I realized that my phone was dead and I had not brought a book to read, so I knew that the next 14 hours would not be fun. From Vancouver to Prince George, the bus took a route through the canyons, and although the view was absolutely stunning, the endless curves made some passengers feel sick. As you may have guessed it, travelling right behind a nauseated person is not a great experience. To make matters worse, half way through the trip (when I was already losing the will to live) the RCMP stopped our bus to have a chat with our driver. An RCMP officer then entered the bus and announced the name of the person they needed to “get off the bus immediately” (I was certain that, with my luck, I was about to hear a gun fire). The suspicious individual got off the bus after some hesitation and spoke to the RCMP officers. The concerning part is that he later returned to the bus, and we continued the trip as if nothing had happened (needless to say nobody sat next to this person until the end of the trip). But I guess the worst part of it all was that I was starving from start to finish because we never stopped at an actual restaurant. Our bus passed in front of countless restaurants, but only stopped at these tiny little places that served unhealthy food and offered very few choices. When I ordered a burger, the clerk told me he could not prepare my meal on time before the end of our bus break. So I grabbed something from a vending machine and returned to the bus (I think I stopped being friendly after this). Just when I thought I had already been through the worst part of the trip, the bus driver warned us that there would be some freezing rain along the way. When the freezing rain finally caught up to us, the driver realized he could no longer continue without chaining up. Some people who were on the bus helped the driver out, and after 30 minutes we were back on the road, only this time a lot slower. Even with the chains, the driver was still having trouble getting through all the ice and snow, so we stopped again. The driver had to call the main office to figure out if he should proceed. We remained on the bus for about 45 minutes before the driver announced that he was going to proceed. All the passengers started looking at each other with concern because we had heard how bad the roads were. But we made it safely to Prince George, only with a three-hour delay. And of course, that wasn’t the end of the road for me - I was still three to four hours away from home. When I finally arrived in Burns Lake at 4 a.m., I was dehydrated, starving and exhausted, but I must say - happy to be home. I guess it’s no surprise I will be taking the plane next time.

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My Christmas reading included a fascinating new book called Kennewick Man, a study of skeletal remains discovered in 1996 on the bank of the Columbia River in eastern Washington. He was an ancient hunter buried just south of B.C. almost 9,000 years ago, in the Early Holocene period following the last Ice Age. Among the oldest humans found along the West Coast of North America, he sparked an unprecedented battle by the Smithsonian Institution to examine the skeleton and publish the book late last year. The most controversial evidence came from the skull. It doesn’t match the classic Mongoloid profile of modern aboriginal people, key to the theory that the earliest humans reached North America by land bridge from Siberia to Alaska as glaciers receded. Smithsonian scientists confirmed initial reports that Kennewick Man is a closer match with early Polynesians, and the Ainu people who remain in Japan today. He lived until about age 40, surviving for years with a stone spear point stuck in his hip. The authors conclude from chemical analysis that “Kennewick Man could not have been a long-time resident of the area where he was found, but instead lived most of his adult life somewhere along the Northwest and North Pacific coast where marine mammals were readily available.” This suggests migration by sea, perhaps from a great distance. The U.S. Army seized the skeleton. The scientists sued and eventually won the right to a brief examination. The court case exposed brutal and illegal actions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and federal departments to destroy the site and intimidate the scientists. U.S. law demanded all remains from before European settlement be repatriated for burial by local tribes, without examination. Umatilla tribe spokesman Armand Minthorn wrote in 1996: “We view this practice as desecration of the body and a violation of our most deeply-held religious beliefs. “From our oral histories, we know that our people have been part of this land since the beginning of time. We do not believe that our people migrated here from another continent, as the scientists do.” The head of the Society for American Archaeology tried to get the researchers to drop their lawsuit, fearing it would interfere with fragile relationships with area tribes. The U.S. Justice Department warned the Smithsonian that lead scientist Douglas Owsley and others might be in criminal conflict of interest as federal employees suing the government. Even the White House weighed in against them. Meanwhile the skeleton was mishandled and later stored in substandard conditions at a Seattle museum, where it remains today. Parts of both femurs were lost, and scientists were falsely accused of taking them. They had been removed by tribal representatives and secretly buried. Kennewick Man was found as the army was in tense negotiations with tribes on salmon fishing rights on the Columbia, their demand for removal of dams, and the $100 billion cleanup of the Hanford nuclear site. The scientists finally won their case in 2004, with a ruling that the skeleton is so old there isn’t enough evidence to show it is related to the current tribes. The judge found the army repeatedly misled the court, and assessed the government $2.4 million in costs. The U.S. Army still controls the skeleton and denies requests for further study. The spear point, for example, could show the location where he was injured. One final irony. Analysis shows Kennewick Man ate mostly salmon in his later years, around 6300 BCE. These are the salmon runs wiped out by dams built by U.S. Army engineers before the signing of the Columbia River Treaty with B.C.

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Shoreline on Tuck Inlet where ExxonMobil proposes to locate barge-based marine offloading facility for LNG tankers. site at Digby Island. Also withdrawn is the Farrell Creek raw gas processing plant north of Hudson’s Hope, a project taken over by Chinese-owned Progress Energy. Progress is a partner with PETRONAS in Pacific Northwest LNG at Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, with its investment decision postponed indefinitely late last year amid changing global energy supply and demand. Woodfibre LNG near Squamish is another small-scale project moving ahead, with its application for B.C. environmental assessment accepted at the end of 2014. The public comment period closed for another large-scale proposal, the Shell-led LNG Canada proposal for Kitimat.

Lower prices attracting buyers REAL ESTATE from t P2 (MLS®) in the Burns Lake area, down from 132 at the end of 2013. The B.C. Northern Real Estate Board reported 5218 property sales worth $1.3 billion in 2014 through MLS®, up from last year’s 4891 sales worth $1.2 billion. President Ken Laursen said, “In 2014, most communities across the area served by B.C. Northern Real Estate Board experienced an increase in both sales and listings. For 2015, the Board expects to see continued though modest growth in the number of sales and average home prices across much of the region. The market will be affected by the timing and number of the larger northern LNG and mining projects expected to be green-lit in the next few years." In Houston, 64 properties worth $10.7 million changed hands in 2014, compared to the 50 properties worth $8.5 million that sold in 2013. The median value of the 44 single family homes sold was $160,000. As

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Editor: After reading the old-times comment on last community Christmas concerts I felt I needed to make a point. The little community of Wistaria on the Southside still puts on a old-time Christmas concert. It always takes place on the second Saturday in December. We have a community dinner at 5 p.m., around 6:30 p.m. tables are put away and chairs set up. I recruit talent from the community, some play instruments, some sing, read or recite poetry. I always have all the children up on stage to sing Rudolph and Frosty. Each one gets antlers, a glowing nose, fancy hat or bells. Everyone sings carols and we are not afraid to wish everyone a merry Christmas. Toward the end of the carols Santa arrives with a big bag of gifts. Each gift is carefully chosen with the child's name on it. Santa sits on the stage so each child can receive their gift and candy bag. If someone wants a photo, that's okay too. As Santa leaves he gives left over candy bags to old-timers and high school children. These concerts are sponsored by the Tweedsmuir Recreation Committee. We still put on a first of July picnic with races and a pickup ball game. My granddaughter is 14 years and she has not missed a concert or July 1. Everybody is welcome at our events but if you come from outside our area please bring a gift for your child and let me know so I can get the right amount of candy bags done (concert only). I could not do this all without all my helpers that volunteer to help put these events on. A taste of the old-times still alive and well on the Southside. Sincerely, Pat Kalaman

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B.C. Ebola fighter Patrice Gordon's hospitalization this week after coming down with a fever has put a B.C. face on the army of medical heroes battling the killer disease in West Africa. The Rossland nurse practitioner was released from an isolation unit at Kelowna General Hospital after three tests for Ebola came back negative. She returned Christmas Day from four weeks in Sierra Leone and drove to hospital Dec. 29 – part way into her three-week period of self-quarantine at a Kelowna hotel – after developing symptoms now thought to be merely a severe cold. Gordon spoke out Friday after finding herself in a media spotlight, saying she hopes more B.C. volunteers help fight the epidemic and that they can return home to face less stigma and fear than she did. "Don't be afraid of us when we come home," she told reporters by phone, insisting medical workers like herself and designated hospitals are well prepared to prevent spread of the disease. "If I had it, it would have ended with me." Gordon's Christmas Day arrival was a lonely one – nobody met her at the airport and she went straight to a hotel room to begin her isolation. "I would have loved to have somebody come and give me a hug. But I certainly wasn't about to broadcast that I had just been in one of the countries affected by Ebola because I didn't know what kind of reaction I was going to get." Gordon previously worked overseas in Afghanistan and signed up with the Canadian Red Cross prior to the Ebola outbreak. She trained on procedures in Spain before going to an Ebola treatment centre in Kenema, Sierra Leone on Nov. 21.

"The pull for me to be able to go and use my skills and try to make a difference there was huge," she said. Her three adult sons were "not impressed" with her decision to go on the mission in the first place and were "very worried" to learn she was in hospital being tested for Ebola. But Gordon says she has no regrets, despite sweat-soaked work and having her "heart broken 10 million times" as victims young and old perished. "I would not change a thing, except to make Ebola go away," she said. "This is how we make the world a better place – we go and do what we can." Seven others from B.C. are now self-monitoring for symptoms during their own 21-day Ebola incubation periods and nine previous volunteers have undergone the three-week wait and been cleared. All shared in an unexpected honour – Time Magazine's declaration of Ebola fighters as its Person of the Year. "They risked and persisted, sacrificed and saved," Time's Nancy Gibbs wrote, citing their "tireless acts of courage and mercy" that helped buy the world time to boost its defenses. "The rest of the world can sleep at night because a group of men and women are willing to stand and fight." Gordon and other Red Cross workers celebrated in Sierra Leone when they heard the news but she immediately used it the next day to try to boost the spirits of their Ebola patients. "The entire world is pulling for you guys," she recounted telling the stricken Africans, who she insists are the "real heroes" fighting the disease. A possible return to the Ebola battlefield of West Africa has already crossed her mind, even though the B.C. nurse remains under hotel room lockdown until she's deemed safe from the disease on Jan. 14.

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As the old saying goes time flies and so far this month it’s doing just that. By the time the next paper gets out January will be half over, where did it go? Snow We want the snow for our lakes and the ranchers for the hay crop. Although the snow was late we got a pretty heavy fall. I hear it’s been a hard year to keep the highways safe and in good shape due to the black ice but they are going a good job. Hats off to you Lakes District Maintenance. Welcome Good news to report we have another couple take up residence at the

Tweedsmuir House, Marian and Alan Blackwell, old-timers from the Lakes District. They will be most welcome and I know they will enjoy their stay here. Marian and Alan go back many, many years of good friends of mine from the Lakes District. So far I have enjoyed my stay here. One thing I really miss is my horse but they didn’t have room for him. Can you help me out? Maybe there is a person who can help me. Yesterday while my daughter was packing up my Christmas decorations she came upon a box, a foot square, and it was full of hand made baby clothes. Lovely stuff all hand done. If I remember a lady left it with me to be picked up and never was. There is baby hats, just so much lovely stuff. It’s all here at the Tweedsmuir House

in my apartment room in a safe place and no doubt something of value. There is some mother who is wondering where this box got to as it’s worth lots and all hand done too. Now that Christmas has come and gone and the decorations are away for another year my apartment is kind of lonesome. Seems it went by so fast and the cards are still coming from folks you missed. Oh well I will get them next year. I think I miss the tree the most and the lights make the living room so bright and brings back Christmas as it should be. I think lots of folks feel the same way as I do. I always felt sorry for our mother as it must have been lonesome for her. She came from a home in England where they had servants and come to a homestead on the prairie with nothing but distance. I think Christmas was the hard-

est time for her. Then coming to B.C. was like heaven for us all. On the prairie we had turkey, bells, lots of carol singing and Santa too but never a Christmas tree (no trees). For years here we had a natural tree but now the trees are store bought. One thing we brought from the prairie was a set of sleigh bells for the horses and these I treasure. Birds Outside my window I have a bird feeder but not many birds come for some reason. But this morning quite early there was a big wood pecker. It was large, it was light grey with spots. It was larger than any other I had ever seen. I just wonder if it’s called a Flika. It was not scared at all. My bird books is at my home at the landing. One thing I noticed if had a long beak and had a job picking the grain in the feeder. Good find

It’s always a good idea to clean out your corners you just might find something interesting like I did the other day. I have had it for many years and it’s history of the Lakes District starting out in Ootsa Lake in 1905. That makes 100 years ago as they say time flies and I guess it does. The lady that gave me the writeup she called it some history told to Faye Short by R.W. Innes. It’s a real treasure and what makes it special it’s all done in long hand and so clear and well done. It’s amazing how many settlers took up land and made their homes there. The names and the year the settlers came in, it’s all so clear. She has also given a writeup on the setting of Burns Lake, Francois Lake, and Colleymount and all the north side of the lake. The hours that she put into compiling this booklet. This is a trea-

sure. Alan Blackwell has the book as he remembers many of the oldtimers mentioned as he know so many of those old-timers who lived there as this was his home where he grew up. If you want I have the write-ups here with me and you are most welcome to drop in and read them, they are very interesting. When the great depression hit the prairie I remember it so well. It gave us a good lesson on how it felt to be poor and that has stayed with me all my life. Not only we didn’t have any money but we also had the big dry. Could not even grow a garden as the wells were dry, even the Eyehill Creek ran dry so we had no water and the wind blew day and night. The C.P. railway through our place and the box cars would have men riding the rails heading for B.C. to get work. They were nice

guys but were pushed to the limit. A carload of apples from B.C., a carload of cheese from the east and a carload of smoke halibut which we called snow shoes. These cars of food were a Godsend for us all. Some of our friends made Bennett Buggy’s out of their cars and went back to horses. I know we did. Lots of folks went up to Peace River with teams and wagons. Some stayed but most moved back to the prairie to their old homes. As a kid growing up during those years we had lots of fun. I look back with good memories. Joke What do you call two spiders who just got married? Newlywebs. I must close out for this week with my usual take care and always remember God loves you and so do I.

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“We’re just putting things on hold,” says mine manager "No one is buying out Endako," Chris Gibbs, mine manager, said at the Dec. 20 hearing. "We're not selling our equipment, we're not selling our trucks, we're not selling anything. We're just putting things on hold. Unfortunately we couldn't keep all of our staff but we are doing what we can to help in the transition." Due to the price drop of molybdenum, Thomson Creek Metals suspended their Endako mine operation in Fraser Lake Dec. 31, 2014. With it came the termination of 42 salaried employees and a 60day notice for hourly employes who will be paid through Feb. 7. Fraser Lake mayor Dwayne Lindstrom said the mine's closure is 'devastating' since it effects more than half the town's workforce but moving forward is the next step. "We're just trying to work with the positive which makes it easier to deal with," Mr. Lindstrom said. "The province and Village of Fraser Lake are going to be coming together to help with employment." Starting the first week in January, Workplace BC will be at the Adult Learning Centre in Fraser Lake four days a week to help with resumes and finding SENIORS work. A jobCURLING fair was held Dec. 18 for salaried emTuesday Thursday mornings ployeesandand another job fair series will be held Jan. - 12 p.m. infofor call mine employees, Dane Jones 1610and 17 For notmore just Scotty Fields at 692-3768. said, Endako human resources manager. "We don't want this being about just people at Endako, it's about everyone in the community and we want to support the community through this time." Mr. Jones said. "We will try and help as much as we can with transitional services with resume writing, interview technique, Tuesday and Thursday and learning of opportunities outmornings there for 10 -both 12 p.m.Endako staff and contractors or any other people in the local community." For more info Currently 11 call mining companies have agreed to Scotty Fields at 692-3768. job fairs. Workplace BC and come to the January Northern Skills Training will also be there to help with transitional training along with Service Canada to talk about employment insurance. "We're realists, we obviously don''t want to loose the people when we do start up again but we also know people need to work and people need to make ends meat. Tuesday and - 12 p.m.find opSo wherever we Thursday can we mornings will help10people portunities during this down time and make sure For more information call Scotty Fields at 692-3768. they can look after their families," Mr. Jones said.

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Giant icicles form beside the Thrift Shop in Burns Lake Burns Lake started 2015 with freezing rain and heavy snowfalls. On New Year’s Day, Burns Lake had 29 cm of snow on the ground. By Jan. 11, 2015 another 19 cm had accumulated, adding up to 48 cm of snow on the ground. According to Lisa Coldwells, meteorologist for Environment Canada, the record amount of snow on the ground for Burns Lake area was on March 16, 1974 when there was 104 cm of snow. The Lakes District area can expect to have a break over the next couple of weeks with mild temperatures and no heavy snowfalls. flavio nienow photo

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The unveiling of the newest mountain bike trail - July 9, 2014

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Train collides with loaded logging truck - July 30, 2014

Last Wednesday, the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association (BLMBA) unveiled its new 18 km, single track trail, that connects the top of Boer Mountain to the Burns Lake bike park, called Razorback. The grand opening of the Razorback trail, along with the upcoming Big Pig event in August caps off an incredible start to the mountain bike season that has seen the mountain bike association earn a number of firsts in its illustrious history so far. Forest fires continue to burn in the Northwest as help is flown in - July 23, 2014 The Northwest Fire Centre’s campfire ban may have been lifted due to cool, rainy weather, but firefighters in the region continue to battle to fires in the area. The first is the ongoing battle with the forest fire seven kilometres south of the Chelaslie River. The fire is burning directly north of the Entiako provincial park and protected area near Tweedsmuir Park and Ootsa Lake. The forest fire, started by lightning, was discovered on July 8 and as of 9 a.m. on July 21 had burned approximately 50,000 hectares in total area. There are currently 41 firefighters, five helicopters and 11 heavy equipment unit crews fighting the blaze, and a structural protection unit has been assigned to the fire due to the nearest structure being two kilometres away. Medals for Burns Lake at games - July 23, 2014 The 2014 B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo came to a close this past Sunday, after four days of intense competition that saw over 3200 athletes, coaches and officials from across B.C. compete in 19 sports. There were two athletes from Burns Lake that competed in the summer games this year for the Northwest region. Nisa Hofer and Braden Puglas competed in the canoe and kayak events. Puglas won a silver medal in the Boys C-1 2000m open event and placed sixth in both the Boys Slalom C-1 open event and in the Boys C-1 200m learn to train event. Hofer won a bronze medal in the Girls C-1 2000m open event and place fifth in the Girls Slalom C-1 open event and seventh in the Girls C-1 200m learn to train event.

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A collision between a loaded logging truck and a Canadian National Railway train took place near Decker Lake Forest Products. A CN Rail train derailed at approximately 6:45 a.m. on July 25, 2014 near Decker Lake Forest Products due to a collision with a loaded logging truck. The collision occurred just off of the North Road near the sawmill. There were no life threatening injuries, but the driver of the logging truck was taken to hospital as a precaution to get checked out. Commercial vehicle safety enforcement was advised and approved the temporary re-routing of logging trucks along Hwy. 16 to get into the mill yard. The crash and derailment saw the involvement of 22 intermodal cars and two locomotives, but not the entire train.

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Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 60 of the Transportation Act, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has received an application to discontinue and close an unnamed, unconstructed and unmaintained road near Uncha Lake Road adjacent to Lot A, District Lot 714, Range 4 Coast District, Plan 7908 within the Bulkley Nechako Regional District. A plan showing the proposed road closure may be viewed at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Bulkley Stikine District Office, at 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, B.C. during the office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A copy of the plan can be e-mailed if requested. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Any person(s) having objections to this road closure should indicate their concerns in writing to the address above or by e-mail to Leanne.Helkenberg@gov.bc.ca no later than February 8, 2015. For more information about this closure, please contact District Development Technician Leanne.Helkenberg, Bulkley Stikine District Phone: 250 847-7443 Facsimile: 250 847-7219 Mailing Address: Bag 5000, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0

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Year in review - top 2014 stories New community forest still hasn’t been issued - Aug. 6, 2014

When stakeholders at Hampton Affiliates were deciding whether or not to move forward with the rebuilding of the Babine Forest Products sawmill after the explosion and fire in Jan. 2012 destroyed the mill, one of the main concerns was the amount of timber available to supply the mill. The stakeholders stated that to justify a rebuild enough timber in the Lakes Timber Supply area (TSA) needed to be available in order to supply the new mill. The need for enough timber to supply the mill led to officials in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, the Village of Burns Lake and most importantly the six First Nations groups in Burns Lake, which include the Burns Lake Band, Lake Babine Nation,the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, the Wet’suwet’en the Skin Tyee Nation and the Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band to propose to the provincial government that a second community forest be added to the Lakes TSA and to the Burns Lake community. China Nose fire continues to be volatile - Aug. 20, 2014

Oil appears close to the Endako Creek on the Maxan Road - Sept. 3, 2014

Animals seized on Perow Loop, Houston - Sept. 10, 2014

The China Nose Mountain fire remains one of the most volatile forest fires in the province. It is considered a top priority fire by the province and firefighters are fighting the fire with 24 hour operations. Favourable weather has allowed crews to contain the fire somewhat, but the community is urged to remain vigilant. Four officers from the Wildfire Management Branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources were in Burns Lake last Thursday night to update residents of the Burns Lake, Topley and the area on the status of the China Nose Mountain fire. Cliff Chapman, Senior Protection Officer for the Northwest Fire Centre, Jim Richardson, Incident Commander for an incident management team, Tony Falco, Incident Commander for an incident management team and Tom Peckler, Structure Protection Specialist from the Office of the Fire Commissioner, along with representatives from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), including Bill Miller, Chair of the regional district and Mayor of Burns Lake, Luke Strimbold met with over 100 concerned citizens to provide an update on the fire. The forest fire, stared by lightning, was spotted by Wildfire Management Branch personnel flying overhead on Aug. 11. Burns Lake council urged to support resolution with union - Aug. 20, 2014 A representative from the United Steelworkers union made an appearance at the Village of Burns Lake’s council meeting last Tuesday where he made a presentation to the mayor and councillors urging them to support the union’s resolution that would see enforcement of the Westray law. The Westray law, known as Bill C-45, is federal legislation in response to the Westray Mine disaster in Plymouth, Nova Scotia that saw a mixture of methane gas and coal dust explode on May 9, 1992, killing 26 workers. The bill became law on Mar. 31, 2004 and was supposed to establish new legal duties for workplace safety and health, as well as impose serious penalties for violations that resulted in injuries

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An oil spill has been found in a creek under the Maxan Road bridge near the Decker Lake Forest Products sawmill. When contacted two weeks ago by the Lakes District News, the ministry of environment hadn't been made aware of the spill. However, on Aug. 23 the ministry of environment sent representatives to check out the creek, which is located just south of the mill's yard. Representatives were able to confirm of the presences of an oil sheen in the creek located under the Maxan Road bridge. "We believe the oil sheen may be from the runoff from the log yard," ministry of environment officials said.

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For the first time since 2012, Lake Babine Nation is dipping their nets into the waters of Babine Lake to harvest the sockeye salmon population and it the season couldn’t be going any better. There are roughly 30,000 sockeye salmon travelling through Lake Babine Nation fences per day so far this year. Efforts have wrapped up a one of the fence locations on Babine Lake and efforts are now being turned to fences at Fulton and Pinkut Lake. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the lead agency for salmon management in B.C. predicted a large return of salmon this year due to the fact that the population was expected to mostly the progeny of salmon that spawned in the record run of 2010.

Police and the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) seized over 50 animals from a home near Houston on Perow Loop Aug. 28. The seizure came after numerous complaints and SPCA orders demanding that the owners fix problems. SPCA and police seized 18 horses, 18 dogs, 15 birds and two cats, as well as a dirty tank of fish, said Const. Thom. “The horses were kept in unclean and substandard conditions. Many were underweight and several had overgrown hooves and suspected parasites,” says Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the B.C. SPCA. Leaders meet with CN on recent train derailment - Sept. 17, 2014 Decker Lake Forest Products mill may not have resulted in any major injuries, but all the impacted parties are making sure a possible future incident is well prepared for. Shortly after the July 25 train derailment the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) held a meeting attended by all the impacted parties to discuss the incident. Present at the July 29 meeting at the district office were RDBN members and staff, village of B.L. staff, RCMP officers, fire chief Jim McBride and two of the incident responders, CN representatives and Mayor Luke Strimbold. Strimbold said it is important for all of the affected organizations to meet after an incident and review the current policies and practices regarding the response. He said each community has an emergency response plan when dealing with rail traffic and these communities and RDBN need to collaborate with one another and with CN to share techniques.

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Year in review - top 2014 stories Legebokoff found guilty in four counts of first degree murder of area women - Sept. 17, 2014 As a B.C. Supreme Court jury foreman read out each verdict Thursday, finding Cody Alan Legebokoff, 24, guilty of four counts of first degree murder, the families of his victims began hugging each other and crying. Many people in the gallery had tears in their eyes. The jury began their deliberations at noon Wednesday and they delivered their decision about 5:50 p.m. Thursday. Courtroom 104 was nearly filled to capacity with people interested in hearing the long awaited verdicts. Legebokoff, whose trial began June 2 is convicted of first degree murder in the deaths of Jill Stuchenko, 35, Cynthia Maas, 35, Natasha Montgomery, 23 and Leslie Donn Loren, 15. The murders were committed in 2009 and 2010.

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2014 Year in Review - Donations Update • Bruins Peewee Hockey, Midget A Hockey Team, and the Burns Lake Youth Soccer Club • Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association, Burns Lake Snowmobile Club, Burns Lake Figure Skating, Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club, and Omineca Ski Club • Grassy Plains Community Hall and Decker Lake Recreation Hall • Burns Lake Public Library, William Konkin Elementary and Grassy Plains Schools • Royal Canadian Army Cadets and the Young Rainbow Warrior Society • National Aboriginal Day Celebration, Canada Day BBQ, WFN 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, and 1st Annual Francois Lake Fishing Derby • Burns Lake Fire & Rescue, Burns Lake Rotary Club, and Burns Lake Citizens on Patrol • Lakes District Fall Fair Association, Lakes District Arts Council, and Lakes District Food Bank • Canadian Cancer Society • Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society $80,326.20 has been donated to service clubs, sports teams and events in the Lakes District in 2014.

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Thirty-three youth came out to test their skills during the Big Pig festival in 2014, having the option of entering in a downhill, cross-country or pump track event. Big Pig mountain biking festival - Oct. 1, 2014

The Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) hosted its seventh annual Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival Sept. 26 to 28. The festival was postponed from the regular August time slot due Classical music with a hint of jazz and pop... to the forest fire situation and related and a generous serving of humour! road closures, but the turnout was great! A bit of rain made the downhill runs a bit more challenging, but the weather cooperated for the rest of the weekend. This year’s events saw record numbers of women (sow) participants in both the downhill and 4-cross events. The event saw participants from Prince George, Smithers, Telkwa, Francois Lake, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Vancouver and, of course, Burns Lake.

Three workers were transported to Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre. Two patients with minor injuries are being transferred to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George and one patient is being transferred to Vancouver. Scott McCloy from WorksafeBC said, "WorkSafeBC Prevention officers arrived on scene at about noon. They will be working to determine what happened and why it happened. WorkSafeBC officers are coordinating with the RCMP and other regulatory bodies, including the BC Safety Authority, in this regard. At this point, it is difficult to determine how long it will take to determine the cause, but our hope is to determine the cause quickly. It is my understanding that the three workers were in the dryer area at the time of the incident. We have not at this point determined whether there was an explosion or a fire." Countdown begins to opening of new Lakes District Hospital - Oct. 29, 2014 Community leaders gathered for the countdown to the opening of the new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre on Friday Oct. 24. Mayor Luke Strimbold and representatives from Northern Health, Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District and PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. unveiled the sign that marked 104 days to the opening of the new facility. “It’s an exciting time when you start a countdown on a project like this,” said the mayor. “It’s extremely impressive how quickly things have been moved and how local employment has been positively affected.” The construction of the new hospital has not only been significant to the community of Burns Lake, but also to the people building it. “This is more than just a job, more than just a pay cheque” said site superintendent for PCL Constructors Westcoast Grant Blackier. ”It represents so much more, especially to this community. This new hospital represents 65,000 sq. ft. of care.”

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Grand opening of multiplex Oct. 8, 2014 Liberal MLA for Nechako Lakes John Rustad, Mayor Luke Strimbold and Regional District of BulkleyNechako director Area B Bill Miller were all on hand last Saturday for the grand opening of the Village of Burns Lake’s Lakeside Multiplex. Fire and explosion at Pinnacle Pellet - Oct. 15, 2014 At approximately 8:00 am. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, a fire related incident occurred at the Pinnacle Pellet plant in the Burns Lake facility resulting in minor injuries to two employees and more serious, but not critical injuries to a third employee. WorkSafeBC has been notified and the affected area of the plant has been secured to allow for a full investigation. At the time of the incident, the plant was in a maintenance shutdown. The fire was quickly contained and there are no reports of equipment damage.

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(L-R) Pius Charlie, Burns Lake Band junior elder; Grant Blackier, site superintendent for PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.; Mayor Luke Strimbold; Paul Rudecki, project director; and Marie Hunter, health services administrator for Northern Health. Candidates address public’s concerns - Nov. 5, 2014 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, community volunteer and former principal of Decker Lake Elementary School. Granisle school get $7.2 million upgrade - Nov. 5, 2014 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.

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Year in review - top 2014 stories Shed Use and Salvaging. The purpose of the memorandum was to bring forward information regarding the condition of the re-use sheds at RDBN’s solid waste management facilities and to recommend actions to the board of directors. The memorandum stated, “it has become apparent that the public has not been following posted rules regarding proper disposal of materials at transfer stations.” “Members of the public continue to disregard signage, dumping garbage in the woodpile, ashes in the compost pile and choosing not to use the recycling facilities available on site for materials such as cardboard and paper,” read the memorandum. “Additionally, the state of most re-use sheds is abysmal. The public do not follow posted re-use shed rules, placing mattresses, electronics, small appliances, and broken items in the re-use area.” Lakes District News file photo

Mayor Luke Strimbold congratulates the newly elected chief and council of Burns Lake Band. (L-R) Coun. Gilbert George, Chief Dan George, Mayor Luke Strimbold and coun. Daniel Cunningham. Burns Lake Band elects new chief - Nov. 12. 2014 Dan George, the newly elected chief of Burns Lake Band (Ts’il Kaz Koh First Nation), said supporting Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline projects in the area could be a way to attract investments to the area. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get out of poverty,” said the new chief. George, who had been a councillor for the last two terms, said the Burns Lake Band receives less financial support from the government compared to other bands in the province due to the “small size” of the band. “We are such a small band and we rarely get any money,” he said. “That’s why we believe in economic development, to sustain ourselves and not have to rely on government money to run our programs.” Luke Strimbold re-elected as mayor of Burns Lake - Nov. 19, 2014

Province and First Nations sign deal - Dec. 10, 2014 The Skin Tyee First Nation and Nee Tahi Buhn Band, located on the Southside, signed agreements with the province for the proposed Coastal GasLink Pipeline project. According to a press release, pipeline benefit agreements with First Nations are part of the B.C. government’s comprehensive approach to partnering with First Nations on LNG opportunities, which also includes developing skills training and environmental stewardship projects with First Nations. The Skin Tyee First Nation will receive approximately $2.8 million from the province at various stages in the project: $466,000 upon signing the agreement, $1.15 million when pipeline construction begins, and $1.15 million when the pipeline is in service. The Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band will receive approximately $2.5 million: $420,000 upon signing the agreement, $1.05 million when construction begins, and $1.05 million when the pipeline is operating.

Hundreds of employees at Endako Molybdenum Mine in Fraser Lake will have to go through the holidays knowing they will be out of a job in the new year. Thompson Creek Metals Company announced Dec. 10 that the company and its joint venture partner, Sojitz Moly Resources, have agreed to place the Endako Molybdenum Mine on temporary suspension effective Dec. 31, 2014. The reason is a “continued weakness in the molybdenum market,” according to the company’s press re$ 88 lease. Line Code: “As a result of the current and ex219 pected molybdenum price weakness in the near term, we had no other option but to place the mine on tempoG41112 rary suspension,” said Pamela Solly, SNOWMOBILE MITT director of investor relations and corLarge: Part #G41112-BL-L porate responsibility for Thompson Creek.

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The deep morning freeze did no deter the crowd and the riders who came from all around the province for last year’s Cold Smoke drag races in Burns Lake. This year, the event will take place on Jan. 31, 2015 at the Burns Lake Snowmobile Club property and approximately 50 competitors are expect to take part in the race. COLD SMOKE from t P12 Prizes for the King class include $1500 for the first place, $750 for the second and $500 for the third. Winners of all other classes will get 80 per cent of the registration from each class divided into first, second and third places. Miller said the biggest challenges that racers face include waiting for the right time to get out of the gate "without red lighting," as well as staying in control down the track. Racers who are up to the challenge of the event can register on Friday Jan. 30 at the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce between 6 and 9 p.m. or Saturday Jan. 31 at the event's

location between 7 and 8 a.m. Racers need to be 16 or older to participate. Burns Lake's Cold Smoke drag races have been entertaining the community for over nine years. This year, organizers decided not to hold the dinner and dance party because of low attendance in 2014. www.ldnews.net The Island Gospel youth group will be responsible for managwww.vicnews.com ing the gate and the parking, and the Burns Lake Rotary Club will be in charge of concession, serving breakfast at 7 a.m. The money raised One of the world’s most popular operas: during the races will go back into the Burns Lake Snowmobile Club.

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ships, their school performance, their physical health and their sense of well-being. My colleagues and I in the mental health field are concerned that in this modern, fast-paced, wired world, anxiety disorders in children are greatly increasing. We are seeing more children than ever before who are constrained and made miserable by their fears when they should be feeling safe, secure, confident and happy. Anxious feelings include a rapid heartbeat, difficulty catching one's breath, a sense of doom, sweaty palms, an upset stomach or stomach ache, even nausea and vomiting. Focusing on the feelings can cause them to intensify, a vicious cycle. Anxious symptoms become a true anxiety disorder when the anxiety leads to avoidance of the situation that is causing the anxiety and causes significant physical distress and disruption of daily life and functioning. An unresolved anxiety disorder can often lead to depression or substance use problems in future years. Anxiety, however, exists on a spectrum. A certain amount of anxiety is normal and beneficial. It keeps our children safe and conscientious; it motivates them to perform well. Children who tend to be anxious are often

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, you will forge a new relationship this week, and it may lead to a solid friendship that lasts a number of years. Feelings are bound to get more intense.

uplifting to those around you. Maintain this optimistic outlook in the weeks ahead, and good fortune is bound to come your way.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Someone is trying to steer you in one direction, Pisces. Politely decline if that direction is the opposite of what you want to do. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Unexpected news excites you, Aries. Even though you’re not yet sure if the news is good or bad, you have high hopes that positive information is on the way. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, you have an abundance of energy and you have to find a way to harness it for the greater good. Find a new hobby or volunteer for a local project. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Now is not a good time to make significant financial decisions, Gemini. You have to make changes when the time is right, and you will know when that day arrives. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, your mood is

Our town Southside Health & Wellness Centre: January 2015. Beginner yoga every Tues. & Fri. 9-10am. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot Care, all day by appt., Jan. 22. “Celebrating Literacy” felt board stories and puppet show at 1pm, Jan. 29. More info (250) 694-3270. The Cancer Society is working to organize a three month Healthy Lifestyle/Activity Challenge from Jan. 15 to Mar. 15, 2015. The activity could be any kind of healthy activity such as skiing, running, gym exercising, yoga or a combination of several activities and would be open to all age groups. We require input from the community and would also be interested in partnering with another group. Please call or e-mail if you are interested in assisting or have any ideas. We also would like to have a contest for a catchy name for this event. Please submit suggestions to our office. We cannot do this event without community support. (250) 692-7203 / burnslake@bc.cancer.ca.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, don’t be afraid to accept a helping hand at work. Seek help from others if no offers are immediately forthcoming. Explore all of your networking possibilities. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Keep an extra-sharp mind this week, Virgo, as there isn’t anything you cannot accomplish if you put your mind to it. Try tackling those big projects that you have been avoiding.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Take extra care with projects at work, Sagittarius. A difficult problem may arise, and a careful approach to the tasks at hand can help you nip that problem in the bud.

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 webbased way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca (4:00 to 11:00 pm daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.

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The attacks on Zedo and Google’s DoubleClick advertising services last year appear to merely been a sign of things to come. In October a rash of malverts began showing up on YouTube on high view count videos. Late December saw malvertisements served by the AOL Ad-Network on websites like HuffingtonPost.com, weatherbug.com, and houstonpress. com. While it is important to mention that the websites themselves are not actually infected, the advertisements being displayed on them can trick your computer into downloading malicious software without you being aware of it. While this is a serious concern, especially on a high traffic website like YouTube, many of the infections rely on old exploits and security holes that often as not have already been fixed. This is why it is vital to make sure your computer and your web browser are always up to date. Most of the infections are identified and eliminated very quickly, but by keeping your computer patched, your Java current, and your Antivirus up to date, you can minimize your risk significantly.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, you are planning some big moves and you are bound to have a number of supporters behind you. Others want you to succeed so take an opportunity and run with it.

Plan ahead for the 2015 Music Festival It’s not too early to start planning your entries for the 2015 Lakes District Music and Speech Arts Festival! March 10 - 15 with a gala honours concert on Sat., Mar. 21. Entry deadline is Feb. 1, 2015. A full syllabus and entry forms will be posted soon on the website, ldfestival.com. More info call Jacqui at (250) 692-3971.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, a problem with no obvious solution has you seeing both sides of the argument. Dwell on things for a little while longer, and the solution will eventually come to you.

Please drop off your nonprofit coming events at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.

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Calendars are in! Burns Lake Rotary Calendars are in and ready for pick up at

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Rotary Club of Burns Lake

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: This is a great week for brainstorming, Aquarius. Once you have a few solid ideas, put your plans into motion. At least one should pan out quite well.

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LEGAL ADS $16.07 per col. inch

HWY 16 REGIONAL ADS

3 lines - No changes - ad runs in: Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Stewart/Nechako, Ft. St. James, Houston, Smithers, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Northern Connector (1 week) ....................................... $78.88

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In Memoriam Gifts

Information

Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide financial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682

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

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. 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

WITH A PUSH OF A BUTTON….HELP IS ON THE WAY Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service, with the touch of a button, provides immediate assistance to seniors in emergency situations, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This service helps you live more independently in the comfort of your own home while providing peace of mind for you and your family. For more information on this valuable service, contact Northern Health at 1800-851-0184 or call Rotary Representative Sandy Dore at 250-692-7761 at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Lakes District Branch. 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.

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 7 January 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 851.19m (2792.62 ft.) SLS Discharge: 34.27 m3/s

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Automotive

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s 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

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

Canadian Cancer Society

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.

ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533

Obituaries

BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010

Obituaries

Layton Alexander Zavaduk

Forever loved, was taken from his parents Mathew Zavaduk and Kelsey Melvin on December 18, 2014. Our darling angel baby, silent from the start. We cannot hold you in our arms, but will hold you in our hearts.

Condolences may be offered at www.raschraderfuneralhome.com R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441

We have immediate openings for •Journeyman Mechanic Technician •Front End Technician We are looking for a 4th year Licensed Journeyman Mechanic and a 2nd year Front End Technician to join our growing business in Terrace, BC Own tools and valid driver’s license required. We offer competitive salaries, great benefits and regular working hours - be home every night! Visit us in-store, with resume or contact: Owner: BK (Smitty) Smith, 4641 Keith Ave., Terrace, BC Phone: 250-635-4344 Email: smitty.smith@fountaintire.com

Help Wanted

Lakes District Community Services Society Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Services for Seniors

PROGRAM COORDINATOR I / VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY: 25 hr wk / Temporary term / Competitive Salary / Benefits Plan, implement, evaluate and oversee the day-to-day activities of the program. Recruit, screen, select, train, place and supervise volunteers. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Plans and implements activities for the program • Oversees day-to-day operations of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards and licensing requirements are met. • Recruits, selects, dismisses, orients, trains, monitors and provides support to program volunteers • Coordinates a recognition program for volunteers • Maintains volunteer program statistics and reports. Maintains records of volunteer placements, hours, requests and concerns. • Promotes public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events. • Liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program and represents the organization or program in external events. • Communicates with agency staff regarding the volunteer programs. Acts as a liaison between staff, volunteers and clients. • Performs other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be computer literate • Must have experience working with the senior / elder population • Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve and provide results • Proven ability to motivate and train volunteers • Passion for working with seniors • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Education and Knowledge Diploma in a related human/ social services related field. Training and Experience Two (2) years recent related experience, including volunteer management experience, health care experience, working with seniors or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter and resume to; Kelly Turford, Executive Director MAIL: PO Box 970, Burns Lake, BC VOJ IEO E-MAIL: kelly.turford@ld-cs.ca CLOSE DATE: January 23rd, 2015

Help Wanted

THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!

Tahtsa Timber Ltd. has an immediate opening for

TRUCK DRIVERS Log Hauling Walking Floor Driver

ToS rates and bene¿ts SaFNaJe. Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to reception@tahtsa.ca “A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

Job Posting – Sustainability Assistant The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants for the position of Sustainability Assistant within the Environmental Services Department. The position is permanent, full-time, and situated in Burns Lake, BC. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is a non-union organization. Responsibilities of the Sustainability Assistant include: • Overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of waste reduction initiatives; • Development and implementation of public education programs; • Assisting in the development, implementation and reporting on the RDBN’s Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan and other sustainability initiatives as required; • Contract administration and report preparation; • Maintaining and developing databases, clerical work; and • Overseeing the RDBN’s invasive plant program. The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and be willing to be challenged. Although this position is an essential part of a team, it will be important for the successful applicant to work independently and take on a high level of responsibility for assigned tasks. The position offers a competitive salary range and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants for the Sustainability Assistant position should possess the following: • Education and training related to community sustainability issues, waste reduction initiatives and policies including extended producer responsibility programs and a minimum of two years job related experience; • General knowledge of local government operations, authority and jurisdiction as well as environmental legislation and sustainability programs of senior government; • Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration; • Superior ability to communicate, both orally and in writing; • Proficient in the use of computers, desktop software, spreadsheets; • Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills; • Good time management and priority assessment as well as good organizational skills; • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, complete assignments in an effective manner; • Ability to maintain effective relationships with public, staff, officials and outside agencies; • Experience or knowledge surrounding invasive plant management would be an asset; • A valid BC Driver’s Licence must be maintained. Applications for the Sustainability Assistant position will be accepted by fax (250-692-3305), e-mail (inquiries@rdbn. bc.ca) or at 37-3rd Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 until 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2015 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.

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LOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on bereavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO

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Help Wanted

RV LOT Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 02/14/2015. www.hemetrvresort.com or call: 1-800-926-5593.

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Burns Lake Motor Inn requires a part time

Room Attendant starting immediately. No experience required we will provide training. Apply in person with resume.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 DRIVERS w/AIR Req. for DH Manufacturing, Houston BC. BC & Alberta routes to be determined. EXPERIENCE IS A MUST. Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full BeneďŹ ts After 3 Mos. Apply with resume & abstract by emailing: dhmnfg@gmail.com or drop off in person at: Dh Manufacturing 1250 Hols Road.

Career Opportunities

Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

ROAD CONSTRUCTION Operations Supervisor wanted to lead our team. Want a fulfilling career that offers work life balance? You can be home every day; www.sturgeoncounty.ca

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

NEW YEAR, new career! CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates are in high demand. Enroll today, be working from home in one year! 1-800-4661535. info@canscribe.com www.canscribe.com.

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Career Opportunities

5%*11. $75 &4+8'45

Required Immediately in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas Work early in the morning and afternoon with the midday off. When the kids are out of school, you are too.

The starting wage is $24.36 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.

THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!

Tahtsa Timber Ltd. has immediate openings for

CONTRACT TRUCKS, LONG LOGGERS AND SHORT LOGGERS for the Houston and Burns Lake area.

ToS rates and beneÂżts SaFNaJe. Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to reception@tahtsa.ca

CFDC Nadina requires a Receptionist/Office Assistant for its Houston Office. This position is full time. Starting date is March 1, 2015

Closing date: January 30, 2015, 12:00 noon. The successful candidate will have: â€˘ Excellent people skills â€˘ Excellent organizational skills â€˘ Excellent computer skills with MS Office â€˘ The ability to maintain confidentiality â€˘ Working knowledge of website and Facebook maintenance

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Trades, Technical - CERTIFIED GM TECHNICIAN - TICKETED BODYMAN Vancouver Island Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. See our community online at www.porthardy.ca

Trades, Technical MILLWRIGHT Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a Millwright. Candidate must have min. 4yrs, exp., mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Full BeneďŹ ts After 3 Mos. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com or drop off in person at: Dh Manufacturing 1250 Hols Road.

â€˘ SAW FILER â€˘ ELECTRICIANS â€˘ MILLWRIGHT/WELDER

- Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field. Competitive Wage & Good BeneďŹ t Package Offered! Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

KAL-TIRE SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passenger tire skills. Valid provincial driverâ€™s license. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply with resume to rjatkal@telus.net or call Joe 604-885-7927. POWERMAX CONTRACTING is seeking Journeymen and Apprentices for projects in Northern Alberta. The shift is 2 weeks in 1 week out with flights provided from regional airports. Competitive wage & benefits package offered. Please email resume to: christinem@powermaxltd.ca or call 780-714-9690 for details.

Beautiful updates 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, open concept, new roof, fully fenced yard, wrap around patio, great view, alarm system, 2 car garage. Excellent neighbourhood, 1 block to hospital and elementary school. I wish I could take it with me! Must sell $219,000 OBO Please call 250-6927412

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This job entails all aspects of the trade with a focus on transmission line maintenance. The hourly wage rate for Powerline Technician is $44.90/hour. To qualify for this position, the successful candidate must possess:

A partial list of duties includes: â€˘ Being the first line of greeting for clients â€˘ Preparing documents for staff and clients â€˘ Making appointments for staff â€˘ Using a custom database â€˘ Scheduling meetings â€˘ Minute taking for board meetings â€˘ Scheduling video conferences â€˘ Set up training room â€˘ Clerical support for staff â€˘ Tracking statistics, submitting reports â€˘ And moreâ€Ś

You may drop of a resume in person at: 2430 Butler Ave, Suite A, Houston BC or submit by email to jbotti@cfnadina.ca

Help Wanted HIRING MEDICAL Transcriptionists! Minimum 2 years recent acute care Medical Transcription experience or new CanScribe Career College MT graduates. Testing required. Email resume to: mt_recruiter@yahoo.com TROYER VENTURES Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3) and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca. Wanted: Buncherman, Skidder man. Min 2 years experience. Working in Quesnel area. Competitive wages. Also looking for mechanic interested in p/t work in Quesnel area. Contact (250)267-2903 email ryanwebster18@gmail.com

MILLWRIGHT â€“ Permanent â€“ RITM0041529 Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking qualified trades persons to fill eight millwright positions. This job entails all aspects of the millwright trade in an industrial setting. The hourly wage rate GPS B .JMMXSJHIU JT 5IF SPMF JT TVCKFDU UP GVMM CFOFĂśUT PG B 3JP 5JOUP "MDBO VOJPOJ[FE employee. Rio Tinto Alcan is looking for candidates who have: t *OUFSQSPWJODJBM 5SBEFT 2VBMJĂśDBUJPO o .JMMXSJHIU t *OEVTUSJBM XPSL FYQFSJFODF t 4USPOH USPVCMFTIPPUJOH TLJMMT t $PNNJUNFOU UP XPSLJOH TBGFMZ

Resumes must be received no later than Friday, January 23, 2015. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

PROPOSED FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN AMENDMENT Fraser Lake Sawmills will hold a public viewing of the proposed Amendment 9 to their Forest Stewardship Plan for the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Forest Districts. This amendment will exempt Fraser Lake Sawmills from specifying a result and strategy in relation to the established Visual Quality Objectives within the SFN Forest Development Unit. The amendment will apply to eleven scenic areas within the SFN Forest Development Unit. The SFN Forest Development Unit is located north of Fraser Lake and west of Ormand Creek with smaller portions south of Fraser and Francois Lake. The proposed amendment is available for review and comment at the Lejac mill site east of Fraser Lake on Highway 16. Persons may review the plan at the location during business hours. Written comments may be submitted in person to the Lejac mill site or by mail to: Fraser Lake Sawmills Attention: Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F P.O. Box 100, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 Comments must be received in writing no later than 5:00 pm on February 16, 2015. For further information, please contact Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F. at 250-699-6235.

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Financial Services

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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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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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS / Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100. Sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

HOUSE for rent on Tchesinkut Rd E. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, F/S, W/D, D/W, electric/wood heat, shop/garage, greenhouse, nonsmoking, Pets considered. Available Feb 1, 2015. $1000/month. 604-838-5023

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FRASER RIVER CHEVROLET is currently looking for a:

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Liquor Store open until 11pm Mon - Sat, 10pm on Sundays

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Owners

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The Comfort Zone

Due to unforeseen circumstances the will only be open Mondays & Thursdays Flying Dutchman Service starting January 15 till January 29

Payne Septic Service (2010)

For parts and service please call 250-692-3337 Sorry for the inconvenience.

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and Gas Stoves TheWood Comfort Zone and fireplaces

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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