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Burns Lake first budget meeting of 2015
Curling club members say they lost momentum Curling club members are now asking the village council for a fiveyear rent free agreement for the upstairs lounge of the club.
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The main project in the village’s capital budget is the Eighth Avenue
Elise Dube prepares for Canada Winter Games
FLAVIO NIENOW Burns Lake’s first budget meeting of 2015 was held in council chambers on Jan. 15. Present at the meeting were Mayor Luke Strimbold, councillors John Illes, Christopher Beach, Kelly Holliday and Susan Schienbein, as well as chief administrative officer Sheryl Worthing, clerk Cameron Hart and members of the village staff. Among the highlights of the 2015 provisional budget is the Eighth Avenue/Centre Street corridor upgrade project that should start this year. The provisional budget also reflected the assessment values for properties in Burns Lake for 2015. Residential values decreased by 0.56 per cent, while business values increased by 1.06 per cent. Through the 2014 organizational review, one employee position was eliminated and two positions were reduced, saving the village approximately $105,000 per year. There were no increases in administration non-union staff wages, and a 1.5 per cent increase in union wages. Administrative salaries are down by $120,000 due to elimination of development services, reduction in corporate services and administration assistant, as well as the elimination of an intern position. ...see BUDGET ▼ P7
Elise Dube will be representing B.C. at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George this February.
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Burns Lake Curling Club members say they lost momentum
Members are now asking the village council for a five-year rent free agreement for the upstairs lounge Flavio Nienow At a regular council meeting of the Village of Burns Lake on Jan. 13, 2015, council heard the concerns of Burns Lake Curling Club members Sandy Doré, Kevin White and
Halley Finch. Doré read a letter to council explaining the club’s latest challenges. According to Doré, the delay in the construction of the Lakeside Multiplex affected the Burns Lake Curling Club in negative ways.
The construction of the facility started in April 2013 and was supposed to be completed by November 2013. However, the construction was only completed in April 2014. “The season came and went, and we weren’t opened,” said
Doré. While members could still curl during the construction, they could not access the bar or the upstairs lounge. The popular bonspiels that usually happen three times a year did ...see CURLING t P9
Snowmobiler rescued in Burns Lake A local adult male got stuck in deep powder but was able to ask for help Flavio Nienow The Burns Lake RCMP detachment received a call at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2015 from a person in the community saying that a snowmobiler was stuck in the Thompson Valley area, behind the Decker Lake Forest Products mill. The snowmobiler was a local adult male who got stuck in deep powder. Luckily he
was stuck in an area that had cellphone coverage and was able to text friends asking for help. The Burns Lake RCMP detachment then activated the Burns Lake Search and Rescue and sent a couple of officers on snowmobiles to rescue the snowmobiler. A couple of local snowmobilers also volunteered to take part in the rescue. "As the afternoon proceeded, we were getting concerned about darkness," said Staff Sgt. Grant MacDonald with the Burns Lake RCMP. The snowmobiler was located at 6:06 p.m. He declined medical assistance and went home with family, said MacDonald. "In this case, the snowmobiler was in an area that had cellphone coverage, but if he was not, it would have been more prob-
lematic," said MacDonald. "We would like to extend our gratitude to the Burns Lake Search and Rescue and to the local snowmobilers for their timely assistance," he added. The RCMP would like to remind the public to never go out snowmobiling alone. "Ensure that you are prepared by having adequate food and clothing with you for you journey; we recommend in all cases for a person to use technology should they need any assistance; also to submit a trip plan to someone before you go out," said MacDonald. The RCMP would also like to remind the public to never go snowmobiling under the influence of alcohol. Snowmobiles are motor vehicles, and a snowmobiler could be charged for impaired driving.
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What outdoorsy really means
Hippy science is easy, and wrong
Before I moved to British Columbia I used to describe myself as an “outdoorsy person” (I even included that description of myself in my cover letter when I was applying for this job). Believe me, I wasn’t lying. I honestly thought that I was an outdoorsy person based on the fact that I enjoyed having my coffee on the park bench, hanging out with friends at the beach and occasionally running outdoors (when all conditions were favourable). I was raised in a city in South America that had no easy access to outdoor activities like we have here (and certainly not that many options). So as long as I went to the park once a week, I could tell people I was an outdoorsy person and feel pretty good about myself (which is what I did for 27 years). Of course now that I live in Burns Lake I realize that my idea of being outdoorsy was completely inaccurate. Let me give you an example. When I first started working here, I would ask my co-workers every Monday what they had done over the weekend. I would start by telling them about all the great movies I had watched. Then one of my coworkers would describe her weekend adventures in great detail, but always making it sound like it was no big deal. She and her husband frequently went canoeing (sometimes in lakes that are half frozen), downhill skiing (even at night in remote areas), hiking and snowshoeing (even when it was below -15 C). They are probably out climbing a mountain or running with wolves as you read this column (I clearly have no idea of what happens outside my office). Before I moved up here I had never heard of fat bikes. I used to think ice fishing was something that people did only in Alaska, and I thought it was common sense to stay indoors when it was below -15 C (I am still debating on this one). I used to see winter as a time to stay indoors, catching up on my reading or watching lots of movies (basically waiting for April). I was surprised to see that winter can be such a fun-filled, busy time of the year for people living up north. From snowmobiling to fat bikes, to skiing, to snowshoeing… There seems to always be something on the go! People up north seem to get even more motivated to be outdoors when the snow starts sticking to the ground. I am definitely learning from that. I am embarrassed to say that I still haven’t done any of the amazing winter activities that are at our doorstep. Don’t get me wrong, I am well aware of the fact that we have world-class mountain biking trails, an incredible cross-country skiing club and amazing landscape all around us. But I always seem to have an excuse. First it was because I didn’t want to get eaten alive by a bear (believe me, people really scared me about this before I moved up here); then I didn’t think I had the right clothing or equipment to be outdoors; and then it was just too cold. Once I realized all this, I decided to take action. Burns Lake just had a pretty mild weekend with temperatures near zero degrees, and I thought this would be the perfect time to go crosscountry skiing. I invited a friend and I was pretty motivated (I even posted on Twitter saying what a great weekend this was for skiing). It was really a “now or never” scenario for me. Then Sunday came along. I opened the window expecting to see the sun, but it was snowing! To be honest, it really wasn’t that dramatic, but it was enough to make me cancel all my plans and decide to wait for next weekend. But I am not giving up on myself. There is still two more months of winter, and I need to live up to what my cover letter said.
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Did you do a “cleanse” to start the year? A diet or supplements to, you know, “detox” your body? Please, if you did, I don’t want the details. I’m here to discuss the underlying assumptions of this fad. TV presenter Dr. Oz is a promoter of various schemes, soup diets and the like, but there are many books and consumer products being flogged. “Supplements, tea, homeopathy, coffee enemas, ear candles and foot baths promise you a detoxified body,” writes Ontario pharmacist Scott Gavura, who treats cancer patients with medicine’s most potent drugs. Frustrated by the pharmacy industry’s willingness to cash in on fake cures for nonexistent conditions, Gavura began contributing to ScienceBasedMedicine.org, where you can search “detox” find his takedown of this notion. He traces the roots of purification rituals in religious and medical history, such as when patients were bled with leeches. Actual “detox” is administered in hospital for those with dangerous levels of drugs, alcohol or other poisons. Credible physicians abandoned theories of “autointoxication” in the 19th century. “Today’s version of autointoxication argues that some combination of food additives, salt, meat, fluoride, prescription drugs, smog, vaccine ingredients, GMOs and perhaps last night’s bottle of wine are causing a buildup of ‘toxins’ in the body,” Gavura writes. “And don’t forget gluten. Gluten is the new evil and therefore, is now a toxin.” Gluten-free products now occupy whole sections of grocery stores, not far from the pricey “organic” produce that may or may not be tested for synthetic pesticides. Living in the Lower Mainland 20 years ago, I noticed people lugging big plastic jugs to the grocery store to fill with water. Metro Vancouver is a rainforest, with some of the best tap water in the world, so I wondered what they were trying to avoid. Discreet inquiries yielded similar answers. Aside from the odd superstition about chlorine or fluoride, they had no idea at all. They didn’t know about the Coquitlam reservoir, or ozonation, or what they were buying, which was essentially municipal water run through a filter. They had been convinced to pay $2 for water in plastic bottles, and this somehow led to the conclusion that their tap water is only fit for washing clothes and driveways. Vaccinations? Don’t get me started. In the past year I have had an argument with a registered nurse at a blood donor clinic, annoyed that the health ministry denied her imagined “right” to infect frail patients with influenza, and with a veteran politician who only recently overcame a vague taboo against putting vaccines in her body. It’s no wonder people constantly fall for enviro-scares like toxins from the Alberta oil sands that are actually concentrated in cities where all that fuel is burned, or the threat of genetically modified canola oil, or smart meters. The media are frequently part of the problem, lacking scientific literacy and preferring conflict over common sense. Take Vancouver (please). The mayor rose to fame with a company that sold overpriced imported tropical fruit juice in single-serving plastic bottles. Calling it “Happy Planet” convinced a new generation of urban rubes that they’re doing something for the environment. Plus, there are “no chemicals” in it, to cite the central myth of hippy science. At the risk of giving you too much information, I did a cleanse last year. It was for a screening colonoscopy, one of many that have taxed the B.C. health care system since a new test was added to the standard medical checkup. Try that one if you’re over 50.
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What are Village of Burns Lake council goals for 2015?
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Throughout the year it will be extremely important for our council to continue to work on the following initiatives: completion of the Eighth Avenue replacement project; work on the financial plan that will accompany our asset management plan; continue to strengthen the Lakeside Multiplex; get the Chinook Community Forest operational so that harvesting can take place during the 2015/2016 winter season; continue to work with Local First Nations on common goals; explore the opportunity of implementing a recycling program for residents.
I would like to address the tax gap ratio of two to one for commercial to residential taxes and to provide early tax notices; review the possibility of having recycling established in our community similar to Telkwa or Smithers; begin the process of adjusting water/ sewer rates so that they are based on usage (especially for commercial users); ensure that the process of repaving projects involving portions of Eighth Avenue and Centre Street is tendered; and to establish an economic revitalization committee.
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COUNCILLOR SUSAN SCHIENBEIN
COUNCILLOR KELLY HOLLIDAY
I want to continue to improve our infrastructure in a fiscally responsible manner. We need to replace the Centre St. and Eighth Avenue corridor, and put in a new sidewalk. We should be working with other agencies to strengthen the local economy and grow our existing businesses. We need to improve our downtown core so it’s more attractive to residents and tourists. Council should work towards strengthening relationships with the six First Nations in our community.
I hope to create more opportunities for engagement with the public on a regular, on-going basis. I’m interested in tackling our infrastructure deficit while ensuring that taxation and utility rates are palatable for residents. I’d like to see full utilization of the Lakeside Multiplex which includes investigating summer sports camps (curling & hockey). There have been significant changes in Burns Lake and this might be a good year to engage the community and evaluate our progress.
My goal is to determine the definition of our community: who we are and what it is we want to stand for. From a business keynote, I would like to help the community to gain a better understanding of the importance of supporting our local economic infrastructure and what it means when they choose to go out of town for goods and services that are readily available in the Lakes District.
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Did you know that trees “hibernate” as well? How is it that trees can just take a “rest” for the winter? Trees hibernate or go dormant during harsh weather when temperatures are colder and there is less sunlight. Without this deep dormancy, woody plants would never survive harsh winter conditions. The main environmental signal which triggers the onset of dormancy is daylight. The “provenance” refers to the specified area in which plants that produced seed are located or were derived. If a person tries to grow a tree that originated too far south of Burns Lake, for example, the tree would not shut down or harden off soon enough in the fall and would be damaged by frost. Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd. plants seedlings grown from seed that are of the correct provenance and hope that other environmental factors (disease and drought for example) will let them be and grow into healthy, well-formed trees in the future!
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Elise Dube prepares for winter games
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Grade 12 student Elise Dube is giving Burns Lake another reason to be proud. Dube will be representing B.C. at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George this February. "I am very excited, but pretty nervous," she said. While training in Whistler earlier this year with the B.C. Snowboard Team, Dube fractured her wrist. She is now in a cast but hopes to have it off in a couple of weeks. Dube hopes to be in her best shape for the busy month ahead of her. Dube will compete in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, from Jan. 24 to 31; then Cooper, Colorado, from Feb. 1 to 6; Big White, B.C., from Feb. 7 to 15; and the Canada Winter Games from Feb. 16 to 28. Dube was scheduled to compete at Cooper Mountain on Jan. 2, 2015 but the competition had to be postponed due to lack of snow. Even with her busy schedule and many days spent away from home, the Lakes District Secondary School student still manages to follow up with her school assignments. "I keep on top of it, and I do it when I'm away, I correspond by e-mail with my teachers," she said. Dube joined the B.C. Snowboard Team in May 2014. Last November, the talented teenager trained alongside top athletes from around the world in a training camp in Austria.
Elise Dube Competing at the 2015 Canada Winter Games will be a big step for Dube. For many sports, these games are an integral step for athletes to reach international competition. Dane Kaechele, head coach for the B.C. Snowboard Team said in a press release, "Our athletes are looking forward to representing B.C. at the Canada Winter Games and they will all be training hard in the next month to be in top form with the support of on and off snow training, medical and physical testing, strength and conditioning." Even with all the expectation, Dube humbly said she only hopes to "represent the province properly." "I just hope I do well and make my parents proud," she said
Students work hard for upcoming performance Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) students are bringing all their enthusiasm to their upcoming performance of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Andreas Michalzik, an opera singer and conductor from Germany who recently moved to Burns Lake, has been assisting students with their vocal techniques and the production of this show. The play is under the direction of drama instructor Rayanne Charlie. Performances will take place at LDSS on Feb. 4, 5 and 12 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day) at 2 p.m. flavio nienow photo
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Anyone have old pictures of hauling lumber over the ice?
Here we are over half way through January. A good feeling to have the days a bit longer. There is an old saying as the days lengthen the cold strengthens. Maybe it won’t work this year who knows. It’s been an easy winter so far. Lots of snow, much needed for our lakes and next years hay crops. How well I remember some of the winters we used to have. We thought nothing of 45 or 50 below. One night during a cold snap when I was in the taxi business and two local ladies were stranded at the landing and had to get to town it was 45 below. What at trip that was but I managed but
was I glad to get home that night. This was before we had the power so we had to keep the motor running all night. Used a bit more fuel but easier on the car. The lake froze over almost solid that winter. At least it made driving the lake much safer. They were hauling loads of lumber over on the ice. One guy was pretty smart he had an old bob sleigh and an old truck so he loaded them up with lumber and crossed the lake. There are some pictures of his outfit I would like to see them if some person may have them. When the lake opened up there were piles of lumber left so it was good pickings for me and I built a chicken house. I well remember Earl Hanke and Dave Murray bringing Earl’s little daughter over with a broken leg. I took her in to the hospital and I helped Dr. Holmes set her leg. Dr. Holmes kept saying are you getting sick I said
“me, I’m fine” but when I got into the fresh air was I ever sick. Whatever they used to put the little girl to sleep just about put me to sleep. Her leg was fine and was just as good as new. Concerts Thank you Pat Kalaman on your little piece ‘Traditions on the Southside still alive.’ Yes I well remember the Wistaria concerts they were just great and I am glad you are keeping them going. I well remember being Santa at Grassy Plains, now almost a lifetime ago. I managed to sneak in and nobody could figure who was Santa that night. House keeping I spent yesterday doing something I should have been doing years ago and I have kept putting it off now it has caught up on me. I have been writing for almost forever and I have kept all the copies and I know just what a job I have run into. I stood for about two hours trying to sort through tem
all. What do I do with them all? There is one box full at the Landing and one here. The smart thing to do is bunch them up and burn them but good sense keep them but for what. Maybe the smart thing would be burn them, what a fire it would be but solve a big problem. I have enjoyed writing but old Father Time is catching up on me. I have stepped on a few toes through the many years but all in all I have come out very well. As the old saying goes all’s well that ends well. Nice music What a pleasure it was for the folks here at the Tweedsmuir House to have the Decker Lake Mennonite Church choir drop in for a hymn sing. We all enjoy it so much. They sing most of the old hymns we were brought up on. We all enjoy it so much, you are always welcome. Going over some old papers yesterday and came across something
of interest and I know lots will be interested. There was an old-timers dinner held in Burns Lake July 4, 1963, a bit over 50 years ago, and it’s given the names of the folks present. It’s very interesting. Cliff Harrison was the main speaker and told of the old days and the hardships they went through. Years ago I asked one of the old-timers why so many folks moved into the Southside and he said the railway was going through there and the survey markers are still to be seen. What a change in the Lakes District if it had. Box of clothes In my last weeks write-up I asked about a box of clothes for children and no one seems to know about these things. They are not for children as I thought. Beautiful hats, scarves, so whoever owns them had better speak up as I will leave them at the thrift shop. Some person must own them but who? Snow
It’s Sunday and we have had a nice fall of snow. Just right for skiing and folks are getting to go. Jo, my late wife, loved to cross country ski. I will always remember her going out. She was good at it too. I used to worry about her as she would go out all alone miles from home. I still treasure her skis. I am glad some of the family are taking it up. Back home on the prairie dad bought brother Peter and I a big long toboggan and I put sides on it and put a single tree on it and a driving horse and drove it to school for a couple of years. This was more fun than going down hills. When we got to school we looked like snowmen covered with snow as we were kicked up by the horse. What memories those old days hold for me. We were short of money but as I look back they were fun days too. Miss home Although I am very comfortable here at the
Tweedsmuir House you could not ask for more. The care is out of this world. I just can not forget my life at Francois Lake. I was counting the years tonight, 74 years in one place. No wonder I miss it. October 1941, how time flies. But it was a good move for us. It was such a wonderful life and my heart will be there forever. My family are laid to rest here and now our younger generation have taken over. Everyday is a good day for me and I enjoy it to the fullest and it pays off big time. I do wish my legs would work a bit better as I do miss walking around but I am very grateful for the many years I used them and I was not easy on them. Must close up for this week with my usual God loves you a lot and so do I. I must not forget Laura and her staff at Lakes District News for helping me out with my write-up view point. Thanks a lot.
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the public. Plans also included replacing the curling rink lounge’s roof; train more staff to hold safety awareness and refrigeration operator certification; provide an annual recreation fair; purchase three canoes for the summer camps programs and rental; and provide parking lot lighting. The public works department would like to finish installing the new chemical dispersal system for the lagoons; repair valves to assure continued uninterrupted water supply; finish phase 2A of the downtown revitalization plan; finish landscaping around the Lakeside Multiplex to incorporate Spirit Square; and to begin replacement of Eighth Avenue. The next budget meeting will take place in council chambers on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.
During the meeting, council was presented with the provisional departmental budgets, including the highlights of 2014 and what each department would like to achieve in 2015. The administration and finance department plans to investigate the feasibility of offering free Wi-fi in the downtown core or in municipal buildings; perform a complete overhaul of the Burnslake.ca tourism website; create formalized rental agreements for all village owned properties; and facilitate an annual planning session with local First Nations. The economic development department is committed to developing an economic development strategic plan for 2016-2018; to proceed with business retention and expansion through programs such as Love Burns Lake, Business Facade Improvement and Business Walks; develop a strategy for the rebranding and marketing of Burns Lake; and to assist non-profit organizations in the Burns Lake area. The fire department would like to implest ment a program that Fun Ski Races for all would reinforce the ages – courses from need for building own1 km to 7.5 km ers to submit a fire safety plan for their building and employees; Age 7 & under will explore the possibilities follow a 500 m course of establishing a satelof fun obstacles lite fire department to and games provide fire protection to the residents west of the current boundTour de Omineca is aries (Kissock Road) 22.5 km for ages 20+ to Rose Lake; acquire four Apple iPad tabEntry Fee ranges from $10 to $20 lets and mount them in Need more depending on category of racer. each of their vehicles informati on? Contact to facilitate first aid Hot Lunch is provided to all skiers ominecaraces@gmail.com information and proceand Concession is open to the public. or visit our website dures, access to maps and hydrant locations, Come out and watch the races vehicle maintenance from the deck of the lodge. Register by 10 pm on and personal records, Thursday, Jan. 29th at as well as operational guidelines. https://zone4.ca The recreation department’s budget preOMINECA SKI CLUB sentation included the 3242 Ski Club Road (6 km south of Burns Lake plans to provide year on Hwy 35) Box 1008, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 round programming at the Lakeside Mulwww.ominecaskiclub.ca tiplex - including 30 registered programs, 10 drop-in programs and Advertising partially sponsored by LD News 10 free programs for
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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.
NEW COUNCIL IN FRASER LAKE (Back row L-R) Coun. Don Reyden, coun. Kerry Jantz, RCMP Constable, coun. Craig Lepoidevin and coun. Dan Duncan. (Front) Mayor Dwayne Lindstrom. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Joan Ragsdale, career and trades liaison for the School District 91 (Nechako Lakes), prepared a presentation to Village of Burns Lake council on Jan. 13, 2015, prosing a partnership between the schoolMoTI district, and industry. Adcommunity 1074The goal of the partnership would be to strengthNotice of Intent Road en the offering of trades programs for high-school Closure students and tonearUncha guaranteeLake work opportunities for Road students once they graduate from high school. The Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Burns Lake District News
Training (ACE IT) programs are the in-class component of a high school apprenticeship. ACE IT students are youth apprentices registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Students who successfully complete the ACE IT program earn credit towards both high school graduation and a post-secondary credential. The School District 91 has already been offering ACE IT programs. Since 2008, there has been 117 students within School District 91 who completed their ITA training ...see TRADES ▼ P10
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The Youth Pastor is a paid position, and will require many hours of study and work in the community. The salary will be dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and the amount of time and effort they have available for this mission. We are also looking for volunteers to teach Sunday School and to be an assistant to the Youth Pastor. If you are interested please email us at: Dacan@telus.net, or write to us at: Living Waters Church, P.O. Box 272 Burns Lake B.C V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-7858 and we will send you our statement of faith for your review, and to discuss our vision for a First Nations Youth Ministry.
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Curling club New report calls considers for a “safe public stair way transport option” unsafe along Hwy. 16 Report addresses the issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women in B.C. Flavio Nienow
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Members of the Burns Lake Curling Club consider the stair way that leads to the upstairs lounge unsafe because it is too steep. CURLING from t P3
A new report released by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on Jan. 12, 2015 calls on the federal government to launch a nation-wide inquiry into the issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women. Aboriginal women and girls in Canada have been murdered or have gone missing at a rate four times higher than the non-Aboriginal population. The report analyzes the response to this human rights issue and offers recommendations geared towards assisting the provincial and federal government to protect Aboriginal women’s rights. One of the recommendations in the report includes providing
a "safe public transport option" along Hwy. 16 - commonly referred to as the "Highway of Tears" due to the disappearance of several Aboriginal women. Barbara Morin, president of the B.C. Native Women's Association, said many women who are in poverty and have to travel through Hwy. 16 cannot afford a bus ticket, so they end up hitchhiking and putting themselves at risk. "It's a dangerous situation," she said. "Women have a fundamental right to safety, and that is what this report is all about." Lake Babine Nation's Chief Wilf Adam said that young people, especially young Aboriginal women, should be picked up by a commercial carrier such as Greyhound or a Northern Health bus until other arrangements can take place. Although the information on the report indicates that the missing and murdered Aboriginal women is a nationwide phenomenon, B.C. shows the highest numbers of victims in the country. The province accounts for 160 cases - 28 per cent of the total 582 cases across the country. Al-
not take place during that time. The club lost bar inventory, saw a decline in memberships as well as volunteers. “We lost the momentum of our club,” said Doré. “We are now starting over with fewer volunteers and trying to rebuild momentum with the spirit, strength and participation we had prior to the construction [of the Lakeside Multiplex].” Doré added that after the construction, the upstairs lounge was not cleaned up properly, there were holes on the walls to be filled and areas that needed to be repainted. In addition, she said the stair way isn’t safe and the reconfiguration of the downstairs area resulted in the loss of a suitable washroom facility for curlers. “We feel that we’ve suffered a great deal over the past couple of years with the loss of membership, volunteers and revenue,” she Brighten someone’s said. The club’s proposal day with an to the village council arrangement of included the operation of the upstairs lounge cheerful flowers that area on a “rent-free baare sure to make sis for five years with an annual review.” them smile. Mayor Strimbold Guaranteed freshness! said the council will consider the request of Give Us a Call - We Deliver the Burns Lake Curling 416 Government Street, Burns Lake 250-692-2395 Toll Free 1-877-692-2395 Club during the next Open Monday thru Friday: 11 am - 5 pm • Saturday: Noon - 3 pm budget meeting on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. See our website: www.burnslakeflowers.ca
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Looking for partnerships TRADES from t P8 while still in high school. Ninety-four of those students completed their training in the Lakes District Campus of the College of New Caledonia in Burns Lake. On average, 17 students take six different ITA trades programs every year within School District 91. One of the challenges faced by the school district is to ensure that these programs are reliable options for students. "What happens right now is that there is no guarantee for these programs," said Ragsdale. "They have had last-minute cancellations, and the students that had signed up for these courses had to switch their options in the last minute." The second challenge would be to increase work and apprenticeship options for students. "We want to ensure that students will have that opportunity [of finding employment] before they leave high school," said Ragsdale. "We need a commitment from the industry to hire students." The school district proposed to council the development of agreements with the industry that would ensure local apprenticeship options for students. "We need a commitment to providing those options for students, to build our work force locally," she said. The proposal also included a five-year ACE IT pilot program, where there would be a guarantee to provide a minimum of one ACE IT program each year in the community of Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof, with rotational offerings in Fraser Lake. "These initiatives are completely dependent on the school district working together with industry and community," she said. "This is what our government would want to see - work sites as the classrooms of the future." Mayor Strimbold said the council will consider the request of the school district during the next council meeting on Jan. 27, 2015
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Grade 8 girls and boys play at ldss Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) Grade 8 girls and boys played against the Fraser Lake Cougars in Burns Lake on Jan. 13. Girls from LDSS won 48-10, and LDSS boys won 50-16. On Jan. 15, grade eight LDSS girls and boys played again, only this time against the Vanderhoof Vikings. The Vanderhoof girls won 39-14, and the Vanderhoof boys flavio nienow photo won 33-25.
New Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre Tours Residents of Burns Lake and the surrounding area are invited to tour the new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Be among the first to see the new building including the emergency department, patient care areas, medical imaging, laboratory services, the kitchen, laundry facilities, and more! The $55 million project is funded by the Province of B.C. and Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District.
Thursday, January 22, 2015 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Tours will run every 30 minutes) Location: 741 Centre Street Burns Lake, B.C. Please park on the street or at the Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre. Parking for people with disabilities is available by the new emergency department
What to bring: Clean indoor shoes Note: The hospital will officially open to the public at noon on February 3, 2015. Please continue to visit the current Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre until that time. Should you require additional information, please contact hello@northernhealth.ca or 778-349-2716.
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men is set in Spain, and filled with familiar and instantly recognizable melodies. Richard Eyre, who produced the wellreceived Marriage of Figaro earlier this season, is back with a mesmerizing production of Bizet’s steamy melodrama. The show stars mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, featured last season in Prince Igor, singing her signature role as the ill-fated gypsy temptress. Carmen includes dancing, thievery, a bullfighter, gambling, passion, desire - and bloodshed. It’s Spain, after all! This is a show that you won’t want to miss. If you’ve never seen an opera before – Carmen is a great place to start. Look at ad on this page of Lakes District News. Tickets will be available at the door,
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Pianist Chris Donnelly (L) surprised the crowd when he picked up a couple of spoons to play a song with clarinetist Kornel Wolak. The Wolak-Donnelly Duo performed at the First Mennonite Church in Burns Lake on Jan. 14, 2015. The charismatic duo presented a mix of classical, popular and jazz while entertaining the public with their humour.
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1:00 pm sharp at The Beacon Theatre Tickets available at the door: all tickets $12.00 Richard Eyre’s mesmerizing production of Bizet’s steamy melodrama, with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili singing her signature role of the ill-fated gypsy temptress. Aleksandrs Antonenko plays her desperate lover, the soldier Don José. Ildar Abdrazakov is the swaggering bullfighter, Escamillo, who comes between them, and Anita Hartig is Micaela, in love with Don José. Pablo Heras-Casado conducts the irresistible score, which features one beloved and instantly recognizable melody after another. Presented by:
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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: “Celebrating Literacy” felt board stories and puppet show at 1:00 p.m., Jan. 29. More info call (250) 694-3270.
beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 25. All tickets are $12. Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts is getting ready to roll. There are just a couple of weeks left to plan entries for the 2015 Lakes District Music and Speech Arts Festival. The festival entry deadline is Tuesday Feb. 2, 2015. Late entries will not be accepted. The festival syllabus is available around town and Lakes District New and in Houston and Fraser Lake. The Festival entry form and more information are available on the website ldfestival.com. Festival dates for piano, speech arts and vocal are March 10 to 15. Instrumental will take place on March 18, and the festival honours concert is Saturday March 21. All Festival events will be held at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall.
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Chief Wilf Adam said women should be offered free Influenza still hasn’t caused significant rides by commercial problems says NH F N carriers on According to a report from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, influenza activity, predominantly Hwy. 16 A(H3N2), remained at heightened levels in B.C. lavio
HWY. 16 from t P9 says the report. Poverty, inadequate housing, economic and social relegation, among other factors, contribute to their increased vulnerability to violence. The report states that the root causes of this issue are related to “a history of discrimination beginning with colonization and continuing through inadequate and unjust laws and policies such as the Indian Act and forced enrolment in residential schools that continue to affect them [Aboriginal Peoples].” “Through policies imposed without their consent, Aboriginal Peoples in Canada have had to deal with dispossession of their traditional territories, disassociation with their traditional roles and responsibilities, disassociation with participation in political and social decisions in their communities and disassociation of their culture and tradition.” The report also stated that addressing violence against Aboriginal women is not sufficient unless the underlying factors of racial and gender discrimination that originate and exacerbate the violence are also comprehensively addressed. Chief Adam said he was happy with the recommendations on the report, but both the federal and provincial governments now have to take action. “The feds have to take their hands out of the sand and get a public inquiry in place,” he said. “I hope both levels of government take this very seriously and not give token actions.
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from Dec. 28, 2014 to Jan. 3, 2015. Last year, the predominant subtype of influenza was A(H1N1). This year, A(H3N2) has been the main cause for concern. According to Dr. William Osei, Northern Health Medical Health Officer, there is no difference in symptoms associated with A(H1N1) and A(H3N2). Dr. Osei said one of the causes for the heightened levels of A(H3N2) this season is that the flu vaccine this year is not as effective against this strain. Despite the low effectiveness of the vaccine against A(H3N2), the Public Health Agency of Canada states on its website that the vaccine can still "provide some protection" against A(H3N2) and can offer protection against other influenza strains such as A(H1N1) and B. Most influenza detections continue to be adults above 65 years of age, driven in part by a record number of influenza outbreaks being reported in
long-term care facilities (LTCFs). According to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, since Sept. 21, 2014, 62 facility influenza outbreaks - including 58 in LTCFs and four in acute care - have been reported in the province. Across the country, from Dec. 28, 2014 to Jan. 3, 2015, there were 166 influenza outbreaks in eight provinces, of which 122 were in long-term care facilities. Despite the many outbreaks across the country, Dr. Osei said the H3N2 strain "still hasn't caused significant problems" in Northern B.C. The best practices to avoid contracting or passing on the flu include covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze; putting your used tissue in the waste basket; coughing or sneezing into your upper sleeve or elbow if you don't have a tissue; washing your hands frequently; and staying home if you are sick. Dr. Osei said the flu vaccine is still "the best shot against the flu." In the period of 2013/2014, Northern Health Public Health administered 23,912 doses of influenza vaccine. Other providers in the region administered 38,354 doses. So far this season (2014/2015), Northern Health Public Health administered 16,453 doses of influenza vaccine. Pharmasave in Burns Lake has administered approximately 90 flu shots in the 2014/2015 season. On Jan. 15, 2015, Pharmasave in Burns Lake still had 12 flu shots available, and Rexall Drug Store had approximately 15.
Thank you! Several food drives provided non-perishable items for distribution to our clients and our
“Holiday Spirit Funding Drive” raised just over $20,000 which brought our donations up to the total received the previous year! We are grateful to be able to continue our support of disadvantaged families in the Lakes District in 2015, and your help is much appreciated.
How can you continue to contribute? • Donation of non-perishable food items. • Financial donations to allow us to purchase perishable food items. Please make cheques out to: Lakes District Food Bank & mail to: Box 777, Burns Lake V0J 1E0
• Volunteer your time to help with repackaging, shopping, organizing, and distributing food.
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Have you purchased or picked up your Rotary Community Calendar yet? The Rotary Club of Burns Lake would like to thank you for your continued support for our annual calendar fund raiser event. For 55 years residents of Lakes District have shared their families’ special dates and purchased calendars supporting this Rotary initiative. Participating in the Rotary Community Calendar not only reminds you of your own family’s important dates but many of your local community Rotary supporters as well. Funds raised from calendar sales support Rotary programs and projects right here in your own community. If you haven’t had an opportunity to register for the 2015 Calendar, contact a Rotarian and make sure you get added to the list for next year.
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Week of January 21st - January 27th
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, dissatisfaction at work has you wondering if things would be different elsewhere. Sometimes a change of attitude can give you an entirely new perspective.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Expect to be surprised by good news, Leo. Share your good fortune with others this week, and you will realize the good news will prove even more enjoyable.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, a loved one comes to you seeking guidance this week, but don’t be bummed if they ultimately do not heed your advice.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, rest assured that a broken heart or bruised ego will not last too long. There are big changes ahead in your personal or professional life, so keep your eyes open.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, there is nothing you cannot accomplish this week. The sky is the limit in terms of your potential. All you need to do is focus your energy on a particular task.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Taking charge comes naturally to you, Scorpio. In fact, you thrive in this role. But this week you may have to play second fiddle for the good of the team.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Let something that’s been bugging you cool off for the time being, Gemini. There’s plenty of time to revisit the situation later, and you will be glad you took some time away.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: You seem to be operating on auto-pilot this week, Sagittarius. Your routine has become so ingrained that things are automatic. Make a few minor changes to liven things up.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: You’re willing to give a loved one the benefit of the doubt when that person makes a proposal that seems to come out of nowhere. Your patience will be appreciated.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Spend the week in as much quiet contemplation as you can manage, Capricorn. You have a few big questions to work out and can only think when you have private time.
Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club meetings: Events Committee Jan. 28, General Meeting Mar. 17. For more info tcsaddleclub@ gmail.com or (250) 692-5721 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. 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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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: You may benefit from a change of scenery, Virgo. If you have the time, book a getaway to an exotic locale and make the most of this time to rest, relax and recharge.
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Take a leadership role on a work assignment, Aries. If your interest in work has been waning of late, a more active role may help you change your perspective.
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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. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture.
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We all have trouble remembering passwords we don’t use every day, and it usually happens when family comes over and asks to use your WiFi. If you have a Windows 7 or 8 computer that is already connected to the network, and you have access to that computers administrative account, you can recover your existing password. In Windows 7, open the Network & Sharing Center. Click on “Manage Wireless Connections” in the upper left, and then locate your network in the list. Double click on the network to open it, then open the Security tab. Your password will be hidden, but if you click on the “Show characters” check box, it will be revealed. Windows 8 is slightly different. Go to the Control Panel and open Network and Internet. Click on “View network status and tasks”. You should see the word “Connections”, and near it you should see a WiFi icon and the name of your network. Click on the network and in the window that pops up click on Wireless Properties. Click on the Security Tab, then put a check next to Show characters and you have your password.
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(Family photos are included with the package upon your request) All proceeds go to the Lake Babine Nation Youth for up coming Youth Conferences
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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)
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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
WINTER HOURS: Tues - Sat: 4-8pm
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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.
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
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
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DOUG HILL
Feb. 9, 1944 - Dec. 9, 2014
Loving husband, amazing father, wonderful brother, playful grandfather and great-grandfather, loyal friend who was always dedicated to being the best person possible, Doug died on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Nina (née Baer); daughters, Marci Dell (Steven), Heather Doty (Terry), Haley Hill (Helen); grandchildren, Bryan, Dustin (Mikayla), T.R., Devan, Kyra, Sumner, Evan, Marin, Amy and Megan; as well as great-granddaughter Kayleigh, all of whom he loved deeply and who adored and respected him. Pre-deceased by his parents, Frank and Wanda Hill, and his sister Diana, Doug is survived by his sisters, Mary and Nancy; brothers, Don and Ken and many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews as well as many loving relatives on Nina’s side of the family. Born in Oregon on February 9, 1944, Doug married Nina on November 9, 1963. Daughter Marci was born in 1964 in Illinois; Heather in 1967 in California; and Haley in 1971 in BC. He always believed that if anything was worth doing, it was worth doing well, which he proved by being a devoted husband for 51 years, serving in the US Army, building a home like a pioneer on the southside of Francois Lake, lovingly raising three girls, working for the Natural Gas company for 20 years, retiring to Vancouver Island, and volunteering with BC Lung for 27 years. Over the years he was also involved in Rotary, Air Cadets, RCMP Auxiliary and was a volunteer fireman. He loved children, travelling, sun and spending time with family and friends. Over the last three years, he was able to realize his lifelong dream of travelling in an RV with his wife. Doug (Papa, Papa Doug) was adored by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Anyone lucky enough to have known him is better for it. A private family service was held on December 28th in Parksville, BC, at his request. It was his wish that in lieu of flowers, you would please consider donating to the BC Lung Association (www.bc.lung.ca)
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CRISIS PREVENTION Call 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confidential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 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. 4-10pm. daily or www.youthinbc.ca.
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. 1-800321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc
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Eugene Edward Lund March 1, 1947 – December 31, 2014
Eugene passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 with Chau at his side. He was predeceased by his parents Carl and Elinor Lund, sister Eunice Lennie and nephew Robert Lennie. Survived by his loving family - brother Darcy (Suzette) Lund, sister Sandra (Arie) Birston, nephew Richard (Shari) Lennie, niece Melanie Ness, niece Valerie (Mark) Strickland-Lennie, niece Savannah Lund and nephew Levi Lund great nephews and nieces Aiden, Aryna, Tanner, Trey, Michael, Elizabeth, Brae and loving friends that were his family Chau, Khon and Jonathan Ly as well as many other family members and friends. Eugene was born in Burns Lake BC and lived most of his life in Houston BC. One of the things he loved the most was the time he spent with his closest friends, his family Khon, Chau and Jonathan. He loved being their personal chauffeur and could always be found at Lee’s Garden hanging out, drinking coffee and being very well fed on a daily basis. Eugene left school in Grade 10; however, he continued to learn on his own. He was a very intelligent man who taught himself how to fix anything and everything. Mechanics came naturally to him. He loved old cars, motorbikes, snowmobiling and go carts and enjoyed maintaining and fixing them as required. He had a knack for figuring things out; whether it be engines, motors, appliances, the intricate tying of flies for fly fishing or rebuilding computers it was never a problem for him, he was always up to challenge.
Speakers: Dr. Alison Bested, on ME/FM, CFS, other
Eugene loved music; his favourite song was “Born to be Wild.” Being adventuresome, Eugene loved traveling, it didn’t matter if it was back packing around Europe and Brazil or riding his motorcycle through the United States and Canada he loved doing it all. He spent a lot of time sledding on the Telkwa Range, drag racing, tenting, and later on camping in the motor home at Morice Lake, just a few of his many passions. He even won the title of “King of the Hill.”
Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP
Eugene was respected in the community and the trucking industry. Prior to retirement, he drove many years for others and later bought his own truck and became an owner/operator.
Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault Benefits
Eugene was a very kind and gentle man with a big heart, a loyal friend with a willingness to help when asked, a soft spot for stray cats and a wonderful sense of humor, he will be missed by all who knew him.
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Arrangements were entrusted to Mackays Funeral Service. A Memorial Tea was held at Lee’s Garden Sunday, January 4th. Special thanks to the following: ~ Dr. Petorias, Dr. Irwin, nurses and staff at Bulkley Valley Hospital ~ Dr. Sandra Vestvik, Sally Sullivan and Jana Seinen for bringing Eugene home to Houston ~ Nurses and Staff at Houston Health Centre for the loving support given to the family and for the care provided to Eugene in his final days ~ Houston Paramedics and Fire Department ~ Phyllis Jellett for the relaxing massages and haircuts ~ Irene Barden and Teresa Stump for providing respite and support for Chau and the family ~ Ron and Clara Farrell for their and help and support ~ Countrywide Staff for helping with the program ~ Khon and Jonathan Ly for preparing a slide show with music ~ Diane Fennema and Kristina Dekker for preparing a wonderful lunch for the tea ~ Marilyn Kerr and Stacey Westgarde for providing and serving refreshments ~ Jodi Fennema and Allison Seinen for cleaning up after the dinner ~ Wheat Lam for providing dessert for the Family Dinner It is difficult to put in to words how truly grateful we are as a family, thank you for the support we have received, the cards and the flowers. Please know that the love and gratitude we feel will be in our hearts forever and thank you to all those who took time to attend the Memorial Tea in Eugene’s honor we truly appreciate your thoughtfulness shown to us during this time of celebration, remembrance and grief.
Chau, Sandra, Darcy and families
Don Lauber January 9, 1932 January 7, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of Don Lauber on January 7, 2015 at the age of 82 years old. Don was born in Breton Alberta on January 9, 1932 to Joe and Pearl Lauber. He grew up in Breton and lived there until he began working away from home at around the age of 18. Don moved to B.C in 1954 to work for Pearson Lumber Company along with some other men from around Breton, Alberta. They lived in a logging camp at Taltapin Lake. Don returned to Alberta in 1957 and worked in a lumber camp in the Smith, Alberta area. He met Joyce Zamiski who was teaching school in the camp. They were married in 1958 in Edmonton AB and returned to live at Taltapin Lake. Their first daughter Janet was born October 12, 1958 while at Taltapin Lake. On November 4,1960, a second child was born, a baby boy named Darren Richard Lauber who sadly did not survive at birth. The family then moved to live in a logging camp at Babine Lake along with some of the other men from the Breton area and their families. Don, Joyce and Janet moved to the town of Burns Lake in the spring of 1962 and their second daughter Donna was born on July 11, 1962. Don worked for the Forestry Department for a period of time, and then began working for a number of years driving heavy machinery for George Hart whom he truly respected and thought very highly of. Their third daughter Shannon was born on April 11, 1965. Shortly after Shannon was born the family moved to a farm in the Palling community which he dearly loved, not only for the great friendly people, but for the beautiful land. Don started his own road construction company and operated one of the cats until about 1989 when he could no longer drive because of health issues. He continued to run his company for a number of years. He was diagnosed as having Multiple Sclerosis in the mid 1980’s. Don and Joyce lived in Palling at the farm until July, 2006. We would like to thank all of the care workers that came out to Palling in all kinds of weather to take care of him over the last years that he lived there. Without all of your help and care he would not have been able to stay there as long as he did. You made it much easier for the entire family to know that he was being looked after and he truly was grateful to be able stay at his home in Palling. Don moved to the Tweedsmuir House in Burns Lake from Palling in 2006. As everyone knows Don did not want to leave his home in Palling and it was a hard time to have to leave Palling not only for him but for the entire family. However due to the wonderful facility, and amazing staff at the Tweedsmuir House he felt at home within 3 weeks and loved living there. This made it much easier for the family to be able to relax knowing how happy he was. We would like to send our sincere thanks to all of the staff that worked there during the time he was a resident there. It truly helps to have such dedicated people in the community that make a family members transition from their home into a facility happy for them. Don moved to the Pines in August 2012 and once again he had a hard time leaving his home at the Tweedsmuir House. However, once he became adjusted to his new home at The Pines he was happy there and we know that he appreciated all of the help that everyone there gave him. You truly are an amazing group of people. It takes a special type of person to be able to do the work that you do, so a big heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at The Pines. Over the years Don was in the hospital several times for many different reasons. He was always treated with respect and well taken care of. Thank you to all of the staff at the Lakes District Hospital and Northern Health for taking care of our Beloved Dad, Husband, Grandfather and Uncle over the years. Last but definitely not least we have to give a big thank you to all of the Doctors that took care of Don over the years. Burns Lake is very lucky to have such wonderful Doctors in the community. Dr. Norman, Dr. Graetz and Dr. Annandale thank you for looking after our father over the years. He looked up to all of you, talked very highly of you and respected you immensely. Don was pre-deceased by his father Joseph Lauber, mother Pearl Lauber,brother Jack Lauber,and sister Marie Hansen. He is survived by his wife Joyce, 3 daughters Janet Lauber, Donna Hodge (Frank) and Shannon Lauber. Grand daughters, Marley, Dakota and Jenna, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. I know that our father would like to thank Alford Eakin for always being there for him, but especially in the last few months. You were a very special person in his life and thank you from the family. Donations to be made the M/S society. A celebration of life ceremony will be held this summer in Burns Lake B.C for Don and we will announce the exact date at a later time.
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RV LOT rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 02/14/2015. www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593
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Reservoir Elevation: 851.15m (2792.50 ft.) SLS Discharge: 34.19 m3/s 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.waterofďŹ ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ow information for the Nechako River.
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.
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
1-800-222-TIPS
SUTCO IS seeking U.S. qualified Class 1 Drivers, steady year round dedicated runs and over the road work available. We offer group health benefits, pension, e logs, and auto deposit pay. apply on line at sutco.ca/fax resume and abstract to (250)-357-2009/call 1-888357-2612 ext.230
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812
Career Opportunities
Business Opportunities
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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.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
FOR LOG HAULING SERVICES Tolko Industries Ltd. is a private, Canadian-owned forest products company based in Vernon, BC which manufactures and markets forest products to world Since its beginnings in 1956, Tolko has grown from a small sawmill to become a company diversiďŹ ed by geography and products, with over 3,000 employees in operations across Western Canada. Tolko’s manufacturing operations produce lumber, unbleached speciality kraft papers, panel products, co-products, biomass power and a number of specialty wood products. For more information, please visit our website at www.tolko.com. Tolko is interested in seeking individual proposals for a non-replaceable Log Hauling Contract with an annual volume of up to 300,000 tonnes. The work will be based out of Vernon, BC with the majority of the work taking place within the Southern Interior of BC. Prior to obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package, contractors must provide a prospectus with the following information: 1. Company name and contact information, including a phone number and an email address. 2. Brief description of your company and services offered. 3. Previous work history with dates that would pertain to this RFP. Once we have received your prospectus, a package will be sent to you with instructions on how to submit a complete proposal. Tolko reserves the right to reject in whole or in part, any or all proposals for any reason. Completed proposals must be submitted by 5:00pm (PST) on Friday, January 30th. Until a formal purchase order or other contractual document is ďŹ nalized, signed and accepted by Tolko, Tolko does not intend to create any contractual relationship (either express or implied) with any entity submitting a proposal or other response to the Tolko request for quotation. As a result, those who submit a proposal are free to modify or withdraw their proposal as they deem appropriate. The successful recipient will be considered an independent contractor. Company Prospectus and Contractor Proposal(s) can be faxed or emailed to: Attn: Travis Kiel Fax: 250 547 1274 Email: travis.kiel@tolko.com All proposals will be kept conďŹ dential.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
NOW HIRING Maher Terminals Holding Corp, has an immediate opening for a
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Qualified applicants must hold a Heavy Duty TQ and possess strong electrical and hydraulic diagnostic skills.
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN
Qualified applicants must hold a Red Seal Ticket.
Strategically situated on the great circle route from Asia, Prince Rupert is also North America’s deepest natural harbor. As such, the Prince Rupert Container Terminal is able to comfortably handle the world’s largest container vessels in a highly productive and efficient manner.
All resumes must be forwarded to employment@maherterminals.com
www.mahercanada.com Help Wanted
Help Wanted
“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.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!
Tahtsa Timber Ltd. is looking for
CONTRACT TRUCKS, LONG LOGGERS AND SHORT LOGGERS for the Houston and Burns Lake area.
Contact Stephen Burkholder at stephen@tahtsa.ca
THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!
Tahtsa Timber Ltd. has an immediate opening for
TRUCK DRIVERS Log Hauling Walking Floor Driver
ToS rates and beneÂżts SaFNaJe. Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to reception@tahtsa.ca
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
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Pets & Livestock
Education/Trade Schools
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Feed & Hay
Misc. for Sale
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GRAIN SCREENING PELLETS
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 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca
APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Email applications: fbula@langara.bc.ca For more information visit: www.bccommunitynews. com/ our-programs/scholarship
Delivery available to Williams Lake.
Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Professional/ Management ESTIMATOR / Project Manager Job Opportunity with Coast Industrial Construction in Prince Rupert, BC. Please visit coastindustrialconstruction.ca for more information.
Trades, Technical ELECTRICIAN Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com
Houston
Call 250.567.8780
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local
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Lydell Group Inc.
Services
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Beautiful Babies of 2014 special edition
(Baby must have been born in 2014)
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Help Wanted
Merchandise for Sale
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Help Wanted SALMON Arm logging company looking for fulltime contract logging trucks, or drivers. Steady year round haul, home every night. Drivers must have bush experience. Please email westwaylogging@shaw.ca or call 778-489-0118
Merchandise for Sale
Help Wanted
Forestry Positions
DWB Consulting Services Ltd. (DWB) is an integrated British Columbia consulting firm that specializes in offering clients a variety of forestry, environmental and engineering services. DWB is currently accepting resumes for Forestry Technicians and layout staff members for their Burns Lake location. The successful applicants will be responsible for layout of roads and cutblock boundaries, gps traversing, timber cruising, site plan data collection, riparian assessment, other field related duties, and office reporting. Positions are considered full time and are primarily field based with a minor component of office related duties. Camp work will be required. DWB offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and livingout-allowance. Please submit Cover Letter and Resume (with notified references), by email to: Youenn Wilson, RPF, Operations Manager DWB Consulting Services Ltd. E-Mail: ywilson@dwbconsulting.ca Website: www.dwbconsulting.ca Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. DWB would like to thank you in advance for submitting a resume, however only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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For Sale By Owner
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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.
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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Transportation
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Rentals Homes for Rent
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3 BDRM house for rent in Decker Lake. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, freezer, wood stove, natural gas furnace. $800.00 per mo, available March 1/15. Call (250) 692-4848
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Trucks & Vans
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2010 Chev Silverado
• A/C • 85,700 kms • 6.0 Liter Vortec - 6 speed automatic • Tow package - brake controller • Power windows/locks • Tonneau package • Security system/Onstar • Extending heated mirrors • All vinyl floor - no carpet
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
Asking $27,000 OBO 250-691-1641
Be responsible don’t litter! www.spca.bc.ca
The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service
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Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067 Pub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067
Payne Septic Service (2010) TOLL FREE
1-877-873-7467
Still serving the Lakes District Wood and Gas Stoves and Fireplaces
Phone 250-696-3211 Cell: 250-692-9940 email: sales@pbagrimech.ca
3:30-4:30PM 6:00-8:00PM
Monday -- Saturday: Saturday: Drinks Drinks & & Appy Appy Specials Specials Monday
250-698-7964
Dealer
www.pbagrimech.ca
Plus Happy Happy Hour! Hour! 3:30-4:30PM 6:00-8:00PM
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
29850 Hwy 16 West PO Box 450 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Owners
101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake
PERRY’S
250-692-3337
NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders at the Rainbow Gas Bar
Operated by
Keith Wilson
X-COUNTRY
www.superiorpropane.com
B’s Free Enterprises Ltd. Bill & Wendy Imus
AUTO CENTRE
Certified Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians
1411Miller Miller Road (Left(Left Off Babine Lake Road) 1411 RoadNorth North Off Babine Lake Road)
FULL AUTO SERVICE PERFORMANCE PARTS - GASCENTRE & DIESEL BRAKES JOSH PERRY, OWNER SUSPENSION Call 250-692-4203 FRONT END FULL AUTO SERVICE CENTRE EXHAUST TUNE-UP FULL WINTER/ SUMMER SERVICE • RE AND RE ENGINES JOSH PeRRy, OwNeR & TRANSMISSIONS Call 250-692-4203 • DIESEL PERFORMANCE • • • • • •
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Burns Lake & area P&B Mechanical
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3 BDRM house for rent in town. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, freezer, Pellet stove. $850.00 per mo, available Feb 1/15. Call (250) 692-4848
250-692-7887
Your choice of Pasta... Fettuccini Rib eye steak and prawns, baked potato, sautĂŠed Spaghetti mushrooms and Caesar salad for or$21.95. Penne
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WITH YOUR FIRST TWO BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS ON US*
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OFFERS END FEB 2ND ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS/LT (1LS/1LT) and Sonic LS/LT (1LS/1LT). Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from January 12 through February 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet (except 2015MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA). 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Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between January 12 and February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicle (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado 1500 and HD). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/ Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 12 and February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $16,705/$21,000 (including $0/$1,500 lease credit and a $750 Winter Cash) for a 2015 Cruze LS (1SA) and Cruze LT (1SA/MH8/R7T). Bi-weekly payment is $79/$99 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,450/$1,450 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,729/$11,803, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $7,214/$9,499.70. ¥¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $15,225/$19,300 (including 0/$1,200 lease credit and a $750 Winter Cash) for a 2015 Sonic LS (1SA/ M26) and Sonic LT (1SD/MH9/C60). Bi-weekly payment is $75/$89 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,600/$1,600 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,396/$10,888, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $6,040/$8,690. ¥/¥¥ Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
Call Sullivan Motor Products at 250-845-2244, or visit us at 2760 Yellowhead Highway, Houston. [License #5631]