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Babine Forest Products employees testify
Week two of inquest at mill explosion BILL PHILLIPS
Ryan Belcourt was likely the last person to talk to Robert Luggi. Belcourt, the sawmill supervisor at Babine Forest Products’ Burns Lake sawmill, was investigating why one of the edgers had broken down shortly before 8 p.m. on the evening of January 20, 2012. He met Luggi at chipper #2, he told the seven-member coroner’s jury looking into the death of Luggi and Carl Charlie. The blast also injured 19 others. “He was trying to figure out why the chipper was down,” Belcourt said, adding Luggi had called in an electrician to look at the edger and the last he saw of him, Luggi was headed up to the log deck on the other side of the mill. Belcourt then exited the main sawmill building and was just outside the sawmill office door when an explosion blew a hole in the roof and, according to WorksafeBC investigator Paul Orr, launched a 1000-pound fan 60 feet into the yard. “The first thing I remember is the power going out and getting knocked down the stairwell,” he told the jury. “I felt a pressure on my shoulder and my head and there was a rumbling sound.” That was the first part of what is typical of a deflagration, or subsonic explosion, as described by Orr. The second explosion in such circumstances is usually larger and more devastating. “I saw an electrician fly out of a window ...see EXPLOSION
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FLAVIO NIENOW Each spring, approximately 300 million juvenile salmon make their way from every lake, river and stream in the Skeena watershed to the saltwater refuge of the Skeena estuary. These young salmon will become the adult salmon that return to the Skeena watershed during summer and fall.
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These returning salmon are now under threat due to unusual warm weather and ocean conditions. “The little fish, the juvenile salmon coming out of the rivers this spring of 2015, have come into an environment that is very different than what they’ve normally evolved to,” explained ocean scientist Ian Perry. “They’ve come into an environment with poor fish food and a lot more predators.” “We anticipate this is going to affect their survival, their growth and we are expecting there to be fewer numbers of them coming back in the next one to three years,” he said. The warm conditions started in the fall of 2013, way out in the middle of the northeast Pacific Ocean. These conditions caused changes in the marine ...see SALMON ▼ P2
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Gillnetters on the Fraser River haul in sockeye salmon last summer. Fewer salmon are projected to return this year and there are growing fears that poor river conditions will hammer the survival rate of the ones that do. SALMON from t P1 ecosystem. They changed the distribution and migration of fish, including salmon in the high seas and they changed the food web that these fish feed on. “When we have warm conditions as we have seen, we get the kind of food web that normally exists off California,” said Perry. “These tend to be much smaller animals; they’re very poor in fat and they’re not very good food for fish.” “At the same time as we have a poorer food web, we tend to have a lot more predatory fish come up from the south,” he added. According to Jeff Grout, Regional Salmon Resource Manager, it is still early to predict the extent of the impact these conditions will have on the salmon making their way back up the Skeena watershed. “We’re very early in the migration there,” he said. “The returns are tracking fairly low at this point, probably less than a million but it’s still early up in the Skeena.” “We have not made any plans for commercial fisheries at this point [at the Skeena watershed] and we’re still actively monitoring the situation there,” he added. Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam said he has concerns over the returning salmon in the area. “We were to get a good run but the numbers from the test fisheries area do not look promising,” he said. “I can’t say the amount that is estimated definitely, but what is shown is low.” “I hope it will pick up, if not, it will not be good for our food fish this year,” he said. Grout said the salmon population is being monitored across the province, and that fisheries will be planned accordingly. “We will be looking to plan fisheries for First Nations, commercial and recreational harvesters in a sustainable manner that allows us to meet our conservation objectives for the population,” he said. “Fishery officers are going to be conducting an enhanced program of compliance to be out on the water doing patrols during the day and at night to detect violations, remove any illegal fishing gear in the water and deter any poaching activity.” Grout said it is unknown how long these warm conditions will last. “The expectation from the U.S. National and Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is that these warm conditions are going to continue at least until October 2015,” he said. “Environment Canada has forecast a 90 per cent chance of temperatures above normal through the summer and a greater than 40 per cent chance of below normal precipitation.”
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Wildfire numbers dropping
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Campfire prohibition remains in effect Flavio Nienow
With the onset of cool and wet weather across the province last week, wildfire numbers were dropping. However, lightning activity in the southern and southeastern part of the province over the weekend caused wildfire numbers to rise again. As of July 20, there were 209 active fires throughout the province. On July 20 alone, there were 60 new fires until 5 p.m. The Northwest Fire Centre continues to caution all residents to be diligent with fire safety. As of July 20, the fire danger rating for the Northwest Fire Centre remained “high” to “extreme.” Areas north of Kinaskan Lake on Hwy. 37 had a fire danger rating of “high” with pockets of “extreme” around Telegraph Creek and Atlin. Areas south of Swan Lake Kispiox River Provincial Park to the fire centre border had a fire danger rating of “high” with pockets of “extreme” around Morice Lake, Whitesail Lake, Houston, Topley and Burns Lake. A fire danger rating of “high” or “extreme” means that there is a serious to extremely high risk of a fire starting. “The risk of wildfire in the Northwest Fire Centre remains high and will likely remain so until significant and sustained precipitation is received by all areas of the fire centre,” said Olivia Pojar, Fire Information Officer for the Northwest Fire Centre. According to Pojar, forecasted precipitation expected for this week in the Lakes District may lower the fire danger rating for the region. Currently, there are two active fires in the Nadina Fire Zone. The most recent one is located roughly at kilometre 30 on the Hannay Forest Service Road, about 45 km northeast of Burns Lake. The fire was reported as being under 0.1 hectares in size. The Whitesail Lake fire, first reported on July 6, is still not contained. Since it was first reported, the wildfire has burned around 437 hectares within Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park, in the Quanchus Mountains area. Pojar said the Whitesail Lake fire is monitored on a regular basis by B.C. Wildfire Service personnel and there has not been significant growth or activity on this fire in the past week. She added that B.C. Parks has restricted access to the Quanchus Mountains area of the park, but the Chikamin Bay Rail Portage facility and boat travel to Eutsuk Lake remain operational. The campfire and open burning prohibition remains in effect, though it is re-evaluated on a daily basis. Members of the public can check the burning prohibitions in their area by visiting bcwildfire.ca or by calling 1 888 3-FOREST for up-to-date news on burning prohibitions, fires of note in the northwest, and fire danger ratings. As of July 17, there were 159 wildfires burning throughout B.C., down from 166 the day before and 197 a week before. As of noon July 17, there were three states of local emergency due to wildfire, and seven evacuation alerts or orders currently in effect. Approximately 96 properties in the province were on evacuation order with over 200 homes and an estimated 300 residents of Alexis Creek First Nation on evacuation alert.
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Flavio Sachett Nienow
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The future of medicine
Nestlé protest doesn’t hold water
This week Lakes District News covered the story of Emily Ellen Beadman, a Burns Lake resident who is preparing for a 200-km bike ride from Vancouver to Seattle. The ride is intended to raise money for cancer research. Beadman was diagnosed with lymphoma about two years ago, but thanks to her treatment and willpower, she has been cancer free for over 15 months. Beadman recognizes that although lymphoma is a treatable cancer now, this certainly wasn’t the case 25 years ago. With her newfound respect for science and medicine, she is committed to raising $2500 to assist the B.C. Cancer Foundation and support leading clinicians, scientists and researchers. To help Beadman reach her goal, donate at conquercancer.ca It’s really fascinating to see how far medicine has already come. Every time I watch movies set in the 1920’s, I fantasize of how cool and sophisticated life must have been back then. I picture myself wearing a fashionable hat, having a cigar at a jazz club in Paris and talking about art with another cool and sophisticated 1920’s human. But the fantasy is quickly ruined when I imagine how painful and difficult simple medical procedures must have been back then (and also because I don’t know anything about art). We are definitely lucky to have been born after anesthesia could be safely used. But medicine is advancing faster than we can even imagine. In fact, some scientists believe children born today are likely to live until they are 150! Technology applied to medicine is not only increasing our life span, but also the way we relate to our own health, and shaping the traditional health care system. A Forbes Magazine article called ‘Tech trends shaping the future of medicine’ discusses how technology is changing the health care system and the way we interact with it. According to the article, health care is moving beyond the hospital, and shifting towards “patient self-knowledge and empowerment,” where patients are becoming equal partners with their caregivers. With so much information available online, physicians no longer hold the key to knowledge. What used to require a trip to the doctor’s office can now be solved with a simple Google search. Technology is starting to help us monitor our own health and finding a diagnosis with the touch of a button. I know this will certainly be tricky (and dangerous) for a lot of people. Every time I google symptoms online I worry that I have every imaginable disease. But if you’re not as paranoid as me, then technology might be helpful. I was recently watching this TED Talk where a physician-scientist called Daniel Kraft discussed the future of medicine and how it is quickly advancing. He says that in a not-so-distant future, we will be able to look in the mirror and it will analyze our health (this doesn’t sound like a great way to start the day though; imagine being told you have diabetes as soon as you wake up; but it’s fascinating nevertheless). Another change that is already taking place is telemedicine. Technology is allowing doctorpatient connectivity where it had not been previously possible. At the new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake this is already becoming a reality. Doctors can communicate to other doctors via teleconference, and patients can communicate to specialists in the Lower Mainland without having to travel nearly 1000 km. Robotic-assisted surgery will soon enhance the skills of surgeons and allow for less invasive procedures. With so many changes, Forbes Magazine says the role of physicians will shift to “guiding patients in participating in their own care.”
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Have you noticed the latest degradation of standards on TV news? In addition to sensational depictions of crime, accidents and celebrities, the lineup now incorporates any nonsense that is momentarily “viral” on the Internet. So it was with an online petition singling out Swiss food corporation Nestlé, which operates a water bottling plant near Hope. It’s the largest in B.C., one of many that bottle the province’s water and sell it back to a gullible public. This petition is courtesy of SumOfUs, one of those self-appointed environmental watchdogs that seem to pop up like mushrooms overnight. “Fighting for people over profits,” they claim, pitching for donations. The story has what U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert calls “truthiness.” That’s when something is false, but it “feels” true. “Nestlé is about to suck B.C. dry – for $2.25 per million litres to be exact,” says the SumOfUs headline. Using her keen sense of what’s superficially popular, Premier Christy Clark instantly called for a review of these low rates for selling the people’s water. It then fell to Environment Minister Mary Polak to explain what’s really going on. “People keep saying there’s a deal with Nestlé,” Polak told reporters. “There isn’t. They pay the same as any other industrial user, in fact the highest industrial rate, and it goes for anything from hydraulic fracturing to bottled water, those involved in mining for example, any of those heavy industrial uses.” And why is that rate so low? It’s because the province takes great pains not to “sell” water, which would make it a commodity under trade agreements, like oil or minerals. That would surrender provincial control, and allow the U.S. to press for equal access to Canadian water. “You’re buying the right to use the water,” Polak said. “I know it sounds crazy to the public, but we call it a rental – a water rental. There’s a reason we use that language, because we are very careful to avoid any suggestion that by paying this amount, you therefore own that water. “That reserves for us the right at any time, for a compelling public need, to say stop. It doesn’t matter if you have a licence.” As for the brazenly false claim that Nestlé is sucking B.C. dry, I’m indebted to a real environmental professional named Blair King for explaining this. (His blog, achemistinlangley. blogspot.ca, offers useful technical explanations of issues in the news, many of which contradict so-called environmentalists.) King notes that the bottling plant uses less than one per cent of the flow through Kawkawa Lake: “If Nestlé stopped operating (and put its 75 employees out of work and stopped paying municipal taxes) would there be more water for the rest of us?” he writes. “Absolutely not. Kawkawa Lake drains its excess water into the Fraser River, which drains into the Strait of Georgia. Neither the Fraser River at Hope nor the Strait of Georgia is particularly short of water, even in the driest of years.” Clark made one useful contribution, when asked about this urgent non-issue by those seeking to further sensationalize the current drought and forest fires. She correctly noted that most B.C. residents have access to the best tap water in the world, and have no need for bottled water. Nestlé, Perrier, Coke, Pepsi and other companies have done a fantastic job of convincing people that their drinking water has to be delivered in bottles from some mythical pure source. Here’s a tip, Nestlé critics: Fill a jug with water and stick it in the fridge. Fight the corporations.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Worker recalls the Body recovered night of explosion from Morice Flavio Nienow
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side the truck that entered the Morice River. She was found sitting in the window of the floating truck by a passerby a couple of hours after the accident. After calling 911, locals threw a rope to the stranded female and pulled her to shore. The woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police have not released any names at this time. Corporal Dave Tyreman, Spokesperson for the RCMP, said alcohol is considered to be factor. Search was conducted for the missing driver by both the Houston and the Smithers SAR teams. Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue from Smithers brought in two jet boats and two inflatable kayaks for the search. Search manager Whitney Numan said 14 to 17 SAR volunteers were assisting with the search, including water technicians, boat drivers and ground searchers. Houston police and a Prince George traffic analyst are still investigating the cause of the accident.
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In the story 'Man missing into the parking lot,” Belcourt said. “You could see debris falling July 23, 2015...............RDBN Board Meeting/SNRHD down from above … At that point I was thinking about everyone in after truck found in Morice Meeting/Committee Meetings River' published in the Lakes the building, how to get them out and calling 911.” August 20, 2015 ..........RDBN Board Meeting/SNRHD Belcourt called for the building to be evacuated and got hold of a District News' July 8 edition, Meeting/Committee Meetings a 46-year-old man, believed cellphone from a fellow worker and called 911. September 3, 2015 .....RDBN Committee Meetings “I felt we needed to go muster (a safety plan feature whereby em- to be from Burns Lake, was September 17, 2015 ...RDBN Board Meeting/ ployees gather at a muster station when the building is evacuated),” he missing after the truck he SNRHD Meeting was driving left the roadway added. “The edger was engulfed in flames.” He said because it was -40 degrees Celsius that night, many of the and rolled down an embankMeetings tentatively commence at 10:30 a.m. Please call (250) 692-3195/1-800-320-3339 for further information workers went to their vehicles to keep warm, rather than meet at mus- ment into the Morice River. The crash occurred 23 km ter stations, so it became difficult to get a full accounting of where PUBLIC IS WELCOME up the Morice River Road on everyone was. Belcourt testified that he was aware dust build-up was a problem June 30, 2015, close to 3 at the mill, but thought of it only as a respiratory hazard. He testified a.m. On July 9 at 7:30 p.m., a that WorkSafeBC officials had tested dust levels in the mill in November 2011, just a couple of months before the blast and mill man- search and rescue (SAR) agement made it mandatory for workers to wear dust masks in certain team set out on a water only This NEW program provides seniors with an parts of the mill. WorkSafeBC had ordered Babine to deal with the search downstream from opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a friendly dust problems and, according to Belcourt, a plan was supposed to be where the vehicle had entered the river. At 9:01 p.m., visit while participating in a variety of activities. ready in February, 2012. Afternoons will be filled with games and crafting When asked about whether there was a “culture of safety” at the the Houston RCMP were advised by SAR that they mill, Belcourt said workers could have voiced their opinions more. as well as “Lunch & Learn” sessions providing “We were emphasizing people to report near-misses,” he said. “We had located a body half a kiinformation on topics relevant to seniors. lometer down the river from felt there could have been more reported.” The program is FREE to anyone 65 years or older. Belcourt testified that the mill had gone from eight-hour shifts to where the vehicle entered the If you are 65 or older and would like more information 10-hour shifts and that workers were certainly focused on increasing water. on the program or are interested in volunteering, Police believe it to be the production. However, in the week before the deadly explosion, the please contact: cold weather had been taking its toll on the mill and production levels. missing driver of the rollover Kelly Turford, Executive The misters, designed to keep dust down, weren’t working, the big accident, but are working in Director @ 250 692 7577 air fans had been shut off because of the cold, vents in the roof had partnership with the B.C. been closed to ward off the cold, and a leaking pipe saw water accu- Coroner's Service to make a mulating in the basement and then freezing. The mill had been shut positive identification. Lakes District A female was also indown during the dayshift on January 19 so workers could clean the Community Services Society mill. Orr, who also investigated the Lakeland Mills explosion and fire Box 480, Highway 16, Burns Lake in Prince George three months after the Burns Lake incident, said WorkSafeBC’s investiDoug 250-692-7692 • Henry 250-692-6710 • Office 250-692-7288 gation points to a friction on a V-belt guard This 5.03 acre property Completely landscaped Upper 9th Avenue qualihas excellent access on and fenced village lot ty home in prime residenas the ignition source. the Highway 16 corriin central location. Each tial location. ExceptionalTeam dor via Aspen Road loand every square foot of ly well maintained, with He told the inquest that cated 20 minutes west this property is and can many recent updates Concept it was a dust explosion of Burns Lake. Landbe utilized. 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No services Staff/ emerged that workers trees surround Forest Land to existing log cabin. a small, wellcovered Exceptionally well had reported the smell Store front built 2 room in mature built and finished cabin. 200 amp Spruce and with tile and laminate of gas shortly before Aspen trees. service is in place, cabin is freshly painted and has large picture window facing south floors. Upper loft prothe explosion. Orr said Great potential building site on this gentle westerly sloped land. Good access with an astounding view of one of BC’s finest lakes. Lakeshore is accessible, low bank, vides 10x10 deck while lower covered measures 10x17. This property and cabin is well sandy and ready for your recreational enjoyment. Could make a great hunters retreat. suited to the outdoorsman seeking a wilderness retreat. to the investment property in an area of higher end homes. Market his investigation ruled $ $ $ 29,900.00 86,000.00 26,900.00 out gas. 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Twenty five years and counting Three generations celebrated the Decker Lake Trading Post’s 25 anniversary last Saturday. Lawrence Hallgren (front L), Helen Hallgren (front R) with daughter Janet Macadam (L) and grandson Quentin Macadam served cake and coffee to dozens of well-wishers. Michael Riis-Christianson For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724
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Local RCMP responded to fewer calls in the second quarter of this calendar year than during the same period last year, RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant MacDonald told Burns Lake council last week. According to MacDonald’s quarterly policing report, members of the Burns Lake RCMP detachment responded to 875 calls for service between April 1 and June 30 of this year, down 5.7 per cent from last year’s second quarter total of 927 calls. MacDonald noted, however, that the detachment lodged 115 prisoners during the same period this year, an increase of 51.3 per cent over last year’s second quarter total of 76. “In relation to our calls for service at this point in time, to July 14, this is the fourth year in a row that our calls have gone down,” he said. “And as for our prisoners, this is the first time we’ve seen a spike in the last four years.” Staff Sgt. MacDonald didn’t attribute the drop in calls for service to any single factor, but did indicate that initiatives put in place by the RCMP here probably contributed to the decline. He also suggested that there is still some reluctance to report incidents to police. “I think it’s (the drop in calls for service) a combination of some of the initiatives that we’ve put in place to address some of the issues, but I think that we still have work to do in getting victims to report certain types of crime,” he stated. “There’s a reluctance still out there to report all crime, and it’s not just the serious crimes, it’s also the petty crimes. “People don’t understand how important it is to report everything to us, because you never know. If someone’s broken into your car, and you’re the only person, you think it’s just you, so you don’t call it in. Meanwhile, we’ve had six other people in that neighbourhood who have reported it. It’s important for us to know so we can dedicate resources, or look at ways we can conduct our investigation and put resources toward catching people in the act.” “Crime goes up, crime goes down. There’s trends all the time. It’s for a variety of reasons, it’s not any one set thing.” While many of the calls received by Burns Lake RCMP were relatively minor in nature, MacDonald noted that detachment members also responded to a number of serious incidents in the second quarter of 2015, including the murder of three individuals at a Fifth Ave. residence on or about April 27. “The deaths were deemed suspicious, and in the ensuing investigation, a 54-year-old male from Burns Lake was arrested and charged with three counts of second degree murder,” MacDonald said. “North District Major Crime Unit took the lead in this investigation with support from various support sections throughout British Columbia. This matter continues to be before the courts.” As might be expected, most of the calls received by the Burns Lake RCMP detachment originate within the municipality itself. Statistics for the second quarter of this year indicated that approximately 48 per cent of the detachment’s 875 total calls were placed within the municipality. Nearly 22 per cent came from the Lake Babine Nation, with another 23.8 per cent coming from rural areas surrounding the municipality.
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The average selling price (year to date) of single family homes in Burns Lake went down from $153,392 in June 2013, to $114,066 in June 2014, and to $110,949 in June 2015.
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In Vanderhoof, Realtors® reported 57 sales worth $10.4 million in the first six months of the year, compared to 62 sales worth $10.3 million at this time last year. As of June 30 there were 156 properties of all types available for purchase through the MLS® in the Vanderhoof area. In Fort St. James, 29 properties worth $6.7 million have sold through the MLS® so far this year, compared with 18 properties worth $3.4 million in the first six months of 2014. At the end of June there were 95 properties of all types available for purchase through the MLS® in the Fort St. James area. In Prince George, 721 properties worth $186 million have changed hands so far this year, compared with 695 properties worth $170.2 million in the first six months of last year. At the end of June there were 699 properties of all types available for purchase through the MLS® in Prince George.
It is still considerably cheaper to purchase a house in Burns Lake compared to the rest of the region. The average selling price (year to date) of single family homes in Burns Lake went down from $153,392 in June 2013, to $114,066 in June 2014, and to $110,949 in June 2015. Neighbouring town Houston reported an average selling price of $152,717 for single family homes in June 2015. Vanderhoof reported $204,702 in the same period, and Smithers reported the average selling price of $271,206. It cost an average of $161,318 to purchase a single family home CARRIER SEKANI in Fort St. James in June 2015, and $282,254 in TRIBAL COUNCIL Prince George. The B.C. Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) reports 2376 properties sold through the The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council will hold a General multiple listing service® (MLS®) in the first six Election Voting Day on July 24, 2015 to elect the Tribal Chief. An eligible voter is any member of Carrier or Sekani months of 2015, down from the 2637 sales reportancestry, 18 years of age or older and a registered Band ed in the first half of 2014. Member of the listed Eligible Bands. The value of these properties was $601 million Date: Friday July 24, 2015 compared with $672 million in 2014. At the end of Time: 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. June there were 4779 properties of all types available for purchase through the MLS® of BCNREB, Location of the Polls: up from 4663 at the same time last year. • BURNS LAKE BAND, Ts’il Kaz Koh First Nation Office – Burns Lake David Black, BCNREB President, said the B.C. • NADLEH WHUT’EN FIRST NATION OFFICE – Northern Real Estate Board reflects all of the ecoFort Fraser nomic realities associated with the significant drop • NAK’AZDLI BAND OFFICE – Fort St. James in oil prices. • SAIK’UZ FIRST NATION OFFICE – Vanderhoof • STELLAT’EN FIRST NATION OFFICE – “The communities that heavily depend on the oil Fraser Lake and gas industries are experiencing some drops in • TAKLA LAKE FIRST NATION OFFICE – volume; however they have been very strong mar Takla Landing kets in the past and will rebound,” he said. “Those • TL’AZTEN NATION OFFICE – Tache communities expecting to benefit the most from • WET’SUWET’N FIRST NATION OFFICE – Burns Lake liquefied natural gas [pipelines] had a great year in • CARRIER SEKANI TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICE – 2014 and have now returned to traditional volumes Prince George but at higher values. They will now have to wait for the beginning of one of these projects to actually CANDIDATES FOR TRIBAL CHIEF: realize the projected benefits.” John Dunning Erickson; Bert (Tim) Erickson; In Burns Lake, in the first six months of 2015, Martin Louie; Terry Teegee 46 properties worth $4.2 million were reported The votes will be counted in each community and sold through the MLS®, compared to 36 properreported to the Electoral Officer in Prince George ties worth $4.2 million in the same time period last immediately following the close of the Polling Station year. At the end of June there were 161 properon July 24, 2015. The Electoral Officer will release the results and declare the successful candidate for the ties of all types available for purchase through the office of Tribal Chief after this count has been completed. MLS® in the Burns Lake area. Members are welcome to attend the counting of the ballots. In Houston, 35 properties worth $5.3 million All enquiries should be made to the Electoral Officer and have changed hands so far this year, compared to not to the Band administration or the Carrier Sekani Tribal 16 properties worth $2.3 million in 2014. As of Council office. This is to avoid confusion and misinformation. June 30 there were 50 properties of all types availGiven under my hand at Prince George, British Columbia, able through the MLS® in the Houston area. this 23rd day of June 2015 In Smithers, Realtors® reported 132 sales with a value of $33.3 million in the first six months of 2015, compared to 134 sales worth $30.3 million Electoral Officer, Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, at this time last year. As of June 30 there were 273 e-mail: loreensuhr@telus.net • web: loreensuhrelections.ca Tel: 1-250-964-1016 • Toll Free: 1-855-964-1016 properties of all types available through MLS® in Fax: 1-250-964-1018 the Smithers area.
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Babine Forest Products fund helps non-profit organizations in the Burns Lake and area
The off highway truckers overload fund has distributed over $270,900
The off highway truckers overload fund, created by the Off Highway Truckers Group and Babine Forest Products, have distributed over $270,900 to non-profit organizations in the Lakes District since its inception. The fund started in the 1989/90 logging season. The way it works is that weight hauled in excess of the maximum allowable weight of the loads hauled on the off highway logging roads is not paid to the log hauler. Instead, the excess weight is paid to a special holding ac-
count at Babine Forest Products. This fund, administered by the Off Highway Truckers Group, is distributed to local charities and non-profit organizations on an annual basis. This year alone, approximately $18,600 have been distributed to several organizations in the Lakes District. The Off Highway Truckers has recently handed out cheques to the Burns Lake Fire Fighters Association in the amount of $5000, and the Burns Lake and District Health Care Auxiliary in the amount of $3000, the Burns Lake and District Health Care Auxiliary; $500 to the Burns Lake Youth Soccer Club; $1000 to the Grassy Plains Community Hall; $3000 to the Burns Lake Snowmobile Club; $1000 to the Tweedsmuir Park Rod and Gun Club; $2600 to the Pinkut Fish Float; and another donation was made to the Burns Lake Search and Rescue Society for $2500.
Richard Vossen (L) from Babine Forest Products and Marvin Gerow from the Off Highway Truckers presented the Burns Lake Fire Fighters Association with a $5000 donation.
Richard Vossen (L) from Babine Forest Products and Marvin Gerow from the Off Highway Truckers presented the Grassy Plains Community Hall with a $1000 donation.
Richard Vossen (L) from Babine Forest Products and Marvin Gerow from the Off Highway Truckers presented the Burns Lake & District Health Care Auxiliary with a $3000 donation.
Richard Vossen (L) from Babine Forest Products and Marvin Gerow from the Off Highway Truckers presented the Johnny Johnson - Pinkut Fist Float Fund with a $2600 donation.
Richard Vossen (L) from Babine Forest Products and Marvin Gerow from the Off Highway Truckers presented the Tweedsmuir Rod and Gun Club with a $1000 donation.
Richard Vossen (L) from Babine Forest Products and Marvin Gerow from the Off Highway Truckers presented the Burns Lake Search and Rescue with a $2500 donation.
Richard Vossen (L) from Babine Forest Products and Marvin Gerow from the Off Highway Truckers presented the Burns Lake Snowmobile Club with a $3000 donation.
Richard Vossen (L) from Babine Forest Products and Marvin Gerow from the Off Highway Truckers presented the Burns Lake Youth Soccer with a $500 donation. laura Blackwell photos
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Staff Sargent leaving Burns Lake Michael Riis-Christianson The man who has been at the helm of Burns Lake’s RCMP detachment for the past four years is moving on to another challenge. Staff Sgt. Grant MacDonald, who came to Burns Lake in August 2011, has accepted a new posting in Drumheller, Alberta, where he’ll again serve as detachment commander. The move won’t get him any closer to home, his wife Faye, and 17-year-old son Ryan, but it will allow him to visit more regularly with his 18-year-old daughter. “My family and our home is in Whitehorse, Yukon,” he explained last week. “Our daughter, Cassandra, is going into second year of her nursing program in Lethbridge, Alberta, which prompted my request for a transfer to Southern Alberta.” Being separated from family for long periods of time has been challenging for MacDonald, who only makes it home an average of four times each year. Yet it’s something to which he has become somewhat accustomed; prior to his arrival in Burns Lake, he was stationed for several years in Masset on Haida Gwaii. “I am extremely fortunate to have an incredibly supportive family who recognize my passion for serving as a member of the RCMP,” says the 25-year RCMP veteran. “I am thankful for technology, including Skype, to enable our family to see and speak to each other more often. Use of other social media, such as Facebook and iPhones enabling texting, has helped bridge the gap. Even with this, singlehandedly, the biggest challenge is simply not being there in person on a day-to-day basis to keep abreast of family life. Again, I am very grateful to have a wife who is independent and strong enough to run the ship in my absence.” MacDonald, who turned 53 last week, has enjoyed his time in Burns Lake, and will take with him many fond memories. His posting here has been rewarding, both personally and professionally. “Ever since my arrival, the local people have warmly welcomed me into Burns Lake and throughout the past four years, and always made me feel welcome and a valued part of the community,” he says. “Additionally, the social fabric in Burns Lake is nothing short of awesome. The people of Burns Lake and area have consistently demonstrated leadership, resiliency, compassion, and strength through tragedies such as the Babine mill explosion. On a personal level, I have thoroughly enjoyed the area for biking, hiking, running and geo-caching.” He’s pleased with the detachment’s accomplishments during his tenure here, particularly its record with the local youth. “From a work perspective, I am very proud of the dedication and commitment demonstrated by members and employees of Burns Lake detachment in enhancing the relationship with our youth, who are the most precious natural resource we have,” he explained. “Examples of some of the projects the Burns Lake RCMP have been able to deliver includes having delivered a canoe journey in partnership with the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in each of the past four years, the establishment of the Beat the Heat trophy that brought youth from the Lake Babine Nation Youth Center together with members of the Burns Lake RCMP in friendly competitions such as pool.” MacDonald downplays his personal contributions, but there’s no denying he had a major impact during his four years here. In addition to changing the way RCMP members interact with the community, he was heavily involved in local organizations and events.
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During the past 48 months, he’s served on the boards of both the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce and Lakes District Community Services, been a member of the Downtown Revitalization Committee, and acted as coordinator for Special Olympics here. He found time to help coach youth basketball at the Island Gospel Church, referee youth soccer, represent the Burns Lake detachment on the Cops for Cancer Tour de North, and act as a badminton official at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. It’s these personal contributions, as much as his professional record, which have earned him the admiration and respect of many. “I’m really sorry to hear, Grant, that you’re leaving us,” Councillor Susan Schienbein said after MacDonald announced his impending departure at last week’s council meeting. “You’ve been a really welcome addition in this community. Thank you.” “As a board member, Grant’s contribution to the agency has been invaluable,” added Kelly Turford, executive director of Lake District Community Services. ”His support, guidance, and belief in the agency’s mission have been greatly appreciated. His dedication and participation with our developmentally disabled adult participants of our REACH program have had a positive impact and will be greatly missed.” Despite the kind words, MacDonald says he would have liked to achieve more during his time here. “There are always things one wishes they could have accomplished that they don't while serving each community,” he says. “…Operationally, the one regret I have is that we have not been able to locate the whereabouts of P.J. Sebastian, who was reported missing in our area in January 2012. In my 24-plus years of police experience, this is the first case in which a person reported missing has not been located before I moved on to my next detachment. We continue to actively follow-up with leads associated to this file, but to date to no avail. When SMURF came I have so much respect for the family, who have to Haddock House held strong throughout this time, and I would like he looked like an to bring closure to the uncertainty that accompaalleycat, scratched nies not knowing where he is.” up and terrified MacDonald will departure Burns Lake in Auof us. He sure gust. He insists, though, that he’ll be back. fooled us, as it “I want to assist in forming a team of local runturns out he loves ners to participate in the Skeena River Relay in laying on you, June of 2016,” he explained. “This will bring me preferably upside back into the Lakes District prior to this event. It is down, having also possible that in the future, I will be required to SMURF his fur stroked. return to Burns Lake for provincial court or SmithSMURF is up for adoption to someone ers for Supreme Court. Finally, should I drive back to Whitehorse over the course of my tenure who can respect his independence, giving in Drumheller, I would choose to travel west on him liberty to come on his own terms. Highway 16 en route to Whitehorse, and use Burns Adoption interest? Call 250-692-7476. Lake as a place to stay overnight and visit friends.” Advertising donated by LD News Given his legacy, it’s likely he’ll be welcome. He already has an open invitation to coffee from Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic Ltd. Mayor Luke Strimbold. Fountain Road, Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-7476
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The Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) broke ground last week on a new trail feature. Construction got underway Sunday (July 19) on the Pierce Hofer Memorial Wall Ride, a massive banked wooden halfoval named for a well-liked local athlete who lost his life in an automobile accident. Located on the west side of Boer Mountain Road across from the Kager Lake parking lot, the new feature be built from posts, beams, and planking, and form part of BLMBA’s Boer Mountain trail network. Association members said Sunday the structure will be 80 feet in diameter when com-
plete. Financial and in-kind support for the $100,000 project is being provided by BLBMA, the Rotary Club of Burns Lake, Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Decker Lake Forest Products, and Tahtsa Timber. Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association is a non-profit society. Since its inception in 2006, the club has constructed approximately 65 km of trail in the Boer Mountain area northeast of Burns Lake. In 2013, Burns Lake was designated Canada’s first ever “Ride Center” by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). This prestigious designation recognizes large-scale mountain bike facilities that offer quality mountain biking experiences for riders of all skill levels.
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Burns Lake council adopted two bylaws at its regular meeting July 14. The Village of Burns Lake Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw #957, 2015 authorizes council to withdraw $25,000 from its lands sales reserve fund for the purpose of purchasing a vacant lot along Highway 16 across from the Rexall pharmacy. The property, adjacent to council’s proposed downtown Recreation Vehicle (RV) pull-out, will initially be used as greenspace, although village officials said recently that it could eventually be developed. Adoption of the bylaw means that council can proceed with purchase of the property, although it appears some development work got underway two weeks ago. As of May 27, the village had $93,881.69 in its land sales reserve fund. The Village of Burns Lake Fees and Charges Bylaw #958, 2015, also adopted last week, imposes a 10 per cent increase on all village fees with the exception of those charged for water, sewer, garbage collection, building permits, and pet licenses. The bylaw also imposes a new subdivision approval fee of $825. Village officials say the rate increases are necessary to help recover the cost of providing these services.
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Phil Patrick has another story to tell. Patrick, who published his first novel, Kingdom Guardians: The Silver Key, in 2014, has release his second this week. Kingdom Guardians: Shadows of Demons, a sequel to his first work, and was officially launched last Friday in the Burns Lake Public Library. Shadows of Demons chronicles the latest adventures of characters introduced in The Silver Key. Patrick says, however, that it’s a “darker” book than its predecessor. “Now that they’ve received their powers, they (the characters) are taking on another adventure, only this one is darker,” he explained. “They encounter new enemies, allies, and challenges, both physically and emotionally.” Shadows of Demons took the 26-year-old Burns Lake author and Lakes District Secondary School graduate a year to complete – much less than The Silver Key, which was five years in the writing. Yet just because he managed to turn out his second fantasy/adventure novel in one-fifth the time doesn’t mean it was an easier task; he still had to juggle writing and his ‘day job’ at Overwaitea Foods. “Did I feel like quitting and doing something else? Not when I was writing the first (book), but the second one actually stressed me out at one point – but that’s another story,” he says. “And no, I felt there wasn’t anything else for me to try that could replace writing.” Patrick has always felt the urge to create. He’s been drawing since childhood, and the cover art for both The Silver Key and Shadows of Demons is his own. Yet for most of his short life, he’s focused on Michael Riis-Christianson photo Phillip Patrick holds his newly released book. Kingdom Guardians: Shadows of Demons, art, not writing; the latter is a relatively new exercise for him, one he didn’t take an interest in until published by Xlibris, is available in soft cover. It can be found in the book section of Overwaitea after graduation. Foods (Burns Lake). “It was in the fall of 2007, when I was attending College of New Caledonia,” he recalls. “I took English class that was taught by Bill Graham. We wrote essays and read books together. That was when I got into reading and writing.” Patrick came up with the idea for The Silver Key in May 2008. It started off as a simple story about a boy who likes a girl, he says, but later morphed into an adventure story. “It was the movie Transformers, that was released in 2007, that got me motivated, so that's pretty much the reason I wanted to make the story into a fantasy/adventure,” he explains. “As time went on, I kept working on it, one version after another, until I came up with something solid. “I don't know how many versions I wrote, but it was more than a few. I kept on writing and writing until I found a version that I liked. What kept me going was the thought of my family and friends reading the story and liking it, especially when the story reached its final form. I felt I had something good going on and I wanted to share it.” The urge to share The Silver Key with others was strong enough to convince Patrick to self-publish it. He didn’t expect much from his $600 investment, but was pleasantly surprised by both the product and the reception it received. “Kingdom Guardians: The Silver Key turned out better than I expected,” he said. “The ones who showed up at the launch on January 10, (2014) I thought they were going to be my only audience, which was all right because at one point I told myself: ‘Even if a hundred people read the book instead of a thousand, it would be all right.’ But no, before I knew it, all of Burns Lake was my audience as word had spread around, and that's what created the hype, and it caught me by surprise. I've lost track of how many copies I've sold, but it was over a hundred.” Shadows of Demons is also self-published, and Patrick hopes it will be as well received as its predecessor. Financial success as a writer would be great, he says, but it’s not essential to his enjoyment of the craft. “Can I make a living from my writing? No, not likely, unless I get offered a writing job. Otherwise, I would just keep working at my day job, but even that won't stop me from writing in my spare time. A newly renovated “The fact that my books are fiction and they're fantasy, I feel like I am now part of pop culture,” he and expanded liquor store continues. “And I do enjoy bonding with the audioffering a large selection of new ence and fans of my book. I even gave my small fan base a name, Fandom Guardians. That aspect and unique craft beers and spirits coming in is pretty rewarding, just being part of something I all summer long. Specialty wines and a larger grew up with is a great experience.” selection of coolers and ciders. Kingdom Guardians: Shadows of Demons, published by Xlibris, is available in soft cover. It can Open - 9:30am to 11 pm 7 days a week be found in the book section of Overwaitea Foods Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078 (Burns Lake).
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Burns Lake is one of painters favourite towns
Endako artist was selected to paint three panels of Main Street for the new hospital
FLAVIO NIENOW Meet Clare Singleton, a full-time artist who has travelled from coast to coast over the last 30 years documenting life in small towns. If you live in Burns Lake, you have probably seen her around town with a canvas and a brush. The artist was chosen to paint three panels of Main Street for the new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake. In order to purchase art work for the new facility, an arts committee opened a competition for local artists. Singleton proposed three 28” by 36” panels of Main Street in Burns Lake. The panels included historical buildings such as the old George Brown Memorial, which used to be the first hospital in Burns Lake and is now used by the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation.
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Clare Singleton’s art work of Burns Lake are now on display in the Burns Lake Hospital. All art work will be displayed in the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre starting in September. Although Singleton has travelled extensively all over the country, she said her experience in Burns Lake has been quite unique. Locals invited her into their homes and even took her swimming in the lake several times. “Burns Lake is truly one of my favourites,” she said. “I would like to retire there.” She said a local resident brought her a “freezie” on a hot day, and that the Burns Lake Library has been helping by letting her use their premises to paint. “I love interacting with locals,” she said. “Sometimes I will let a child add a stroke here or there.” Singleton was born near Victoria, B.C., and she currently lives in Endako. She has a bachelor of fine arts from the University of Victoria, and defines herself as an expressionistic story artist. Her multi-media work includes acrylic paint, canvas, When SMURF came muslin, hand-sewn and machine work, stuffing, fishing wire, reused objects, string, waterline pipe to Haddock House and velvet. he looked like an Wayne Brown, owner of the Process 4 Circle alleycat, scratched Arts Gallery in Burns Lake, has known Singleton up and terrified for a long time. He said her art is reflective of her of us. He sure personality. fooled us, as it “There’s a joy in her work; it’s colourful and it turns out he loves puts a smile on your face.” laying on you, Brown said her style is actually a combination preferably upside of styles. down, having “She has a way of seeing everything, simplifySMURF his fur stroked. ing to the point where you recognize what you see while at the same time adding all these little deSMURF is up for adoption to someone tails,” he said. “It’s way more complex than what who can respect his independence, giving you first perceive.” him liberty to come on his own terms. “She’s dynamic,” he said. “She loves painting Adoption interest? Call 250-692-7476. and she’s very good at it. Advertising donated by LD News Art work of selected local artists, including Singleton’s panels of Main Street, will be displayed Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic Ltd. at the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre Fountain Road, Burns Lake • Phone: 250-692-7476 starting September 2015.
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Now may be the perfect time to start anew, Taurus. Embrace the excitement that comes with change and don’t be afraid to express your newfound confidence.
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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Expect some pretty interesting conversations and ideas this week, Gemini. Enjoy this new way of looking at things and consider if it is what’s best for you going forward.
Burns Lake’s Annual Terry Fox Run will take place on Sept. 20 at the Francois Lake Hall. We are looking for donations to the Fall Harvest Auction. Will you have produce or flowers, a craft project or treasure. More info: (250) 692-7438. Southside Block Party. Have you been here a long time, short time or moving in? All are invited to join us at the SEDA centre for food and fun. Meet new neighbours, visit old friends. With a BBQ and balloons, we want to get to know you. This is our way of getting to know who is in Area E. July 26, 1pm - 4pm, 1246 Uncha Lake Road. More info: Geneva (250) 694-3757. Southside Slam. 1st Annual Slowpitch Tournament. July 24, 25 & 26 - Grassy Plains ball diamonds. Join us for fun, prizes and playing great ball. Contact: Sarah or James (250) 694-3305. 5 day club: Island Gospel Fellowship Church gym, Aug. 10-14, 10am - 12 or 1:30 3:30pm. Call Tracey (250) 692-3623 to register.
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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
FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the first and the third Tuesday of each month. LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre. Clients will go first to the theatre. Doors open at 10:45am. This is available until the end of April. The food bank closes at 1pm. The Lakes District Food bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0
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MICHAEL JAMES KILLMAN June 6, 1969 - June 30, 2015 Survived by his parents Ernie & Diane Killman, sister Trudi Gillis (Joe) & son Dalton. A celebration of life will be held at the Decker Lake Hall Aug. 22nd. at 1 pm.
Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 6929104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010
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Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one impacted by cancer. 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) 6927203.
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.
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The link to your community 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 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 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.
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Job Posting – Knockholt Landfill Staffing Positions The Regional District is seeking three individuals to work at the Knockholt Landfill, which is located approximately 8km east of Houston, BC, commencing September 1, 2015. A landfill compactor, excavator with thumb, crawler dozer, dump truck and roll-off truck will be used at the facility. The hours of operation of the Knockholt Landfill are Monday through Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm, closed Statutory Holidays. The three positions available are as follows: Employee 1 will work 5 days per week (Monday through Friday), 9 hours per day, for a total of 45 hours every week. Employee 2 will work under an averaging agreement, 7 days on (Monday through Sunday) followed by 7 days off, 9 hours per day, for a total of 63 hours every two weeks. Employee 3 will work under an averaging agreement, 7 days on (Monday through Sunday) followed by 7 days off, 9 hours per day, for a total of 63 hours every two weeks. All three positions are permanent, full time and offer a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package following the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. The general duties of the landfill staff will be: • Daily operations of the landfill including directing vehicle traffic to proper unloading zones, use of heavy equipment to spread and compact the garbage, hauling cover soil, unloading public drop off bins at the landfill active face, plowing snow in the winter and grading roads in the summer; • Maintaining a clean and accessible public drop off area, conducting regular inspections of the electric fence and ensuring that the on-site weigh scale is operational; • Greeting and assisting the public in the proper disposal of waste materials; • General maintenance of on-site equipment; • Monitoring, reporting and documentation of landfill activities including recycling initiatives. Skills that the landfill staff should possess: • Good public relations skills; • Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions; • Be safety conscious; • An ability to keep an organized and clean and tidy site, including the ability to correctly fill out paperwork and documentation; • Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment including loaders, excavators with thumbs, crawler dozers, dump trucks and roll-off trucks. Experience with the above equipment in earthwork and road building construction activities where achievement of proper elevation and grading is desired. Resumes which include a detailed description of relevant experience will be accepted until 3:00pm, Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Regional District office in Burns Lake. Please indicate on the resume if you wish to be considered for one or all of the available positions. Resumes may be faxed to 250-6923305 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.
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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale� 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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KWAKIUTL Band Council is seeking an Elementary School Principal in Pt. Hardy on Vancouver Island. For a full job description email manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca Pls send cover letter, salary expectations & 3 references via email or fax 250949-6066 by July 31, 2014.
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FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
HOUSE FOR rent. 2 bdrms, 3 acres, near Endako. $775 per month. First and last months rent required. (250) 696-3202
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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 $725 per month. Ask about our Seniors discount. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.
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PROJECT# 15048 ELEVATOR AT FRASER LAKE ARENA VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE Sealed tenders from General Contractors are requested for the ELEVATOR AT FRASER LAKE ARENA, 30 CARRIER CRES, Fraser Lake, B.C. A Site Meeting will be held at the site on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 2:00pm. Tender documents may be obtained on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from the office of the Engineer. These documents are available to General Contractors only upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of a cheque or cash in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) payable to Access Engineering Consultants Ltd. for each set of Drawings and Specifications. ACCESS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LTD., 1484 2�d Ave, Prince George, B.C. Tel: (250) 562-9345 / Fax: (250) 563-4878 / e-mail: acceng@pgonline.com Documents may also be viewed on BC Bid or BC Construction Association North. Tenders are to be delivered to the offices of Access Engineering Consultants Ltd. and will be accepted until Wednesday. August 12th, 2015 at 3:00pm and opened in public shortly thereafter. All inquiries to be directed only to the Prime Consultant, Access Engineering Consultants Ltd. at 562-9345, Facsimile Number 563-4878. or email acceng@pgonline.com The General Contractor will be hiring Venture Elevator as the designated elevator subcontractor.
Please be advised that the Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band has formally requested the Minister’s approval of a Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for a period of up to 5 years. The Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band First Nation Woodland Licence is in the Lakes TSA within the Nadina Forest District. The Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band has selected two areas near Gale Lake and Murdoch Lake. The Forest Stewardship Plan is part of the requirement for the Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band’s First Nation Woodland Licence. The Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band’s First Nation Woodland Licence FSP will be referred for a period of 60 days starting July 10, 2015. Public viewing of the FSP is available through appointment at the Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band office. Office hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday. Please contact Ken Nielsen at (250) 694-3494 to schedule an appointment. The FSP will be undergoing public review and comment from July 10, 2015 to September 7, 2015. All comments must be received by 4:00 pm on September 7, 2015. Written comments are to be forwarded to: Attention: Ken Nielsen, 47805 Olson Road, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. Comments may also be submitted via Facsimile (250) 6943492 or by email ecdev@ntbband.ca
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...a variety of liquor and cold beer, coolers and ciders. Plus everything else you need... ice, mix, snacks & more! Free PASTA NIGHT: Tuesdays WIFI WING NIGHT: Wednesdays RIB NIGHT: Thursdays relaxed PRIME RIB NIGHT: Fridays We have a e with er ph os m at STEAK NIGHT: Saturdays great service!
Happy Hour! 3:30-4:30PM & 6-8PM Monday - Saturday: Drinks & Appy Specials SUMMER HOURS (May 21 - Sept. 30): Mon. to Sat.: 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm) Sunday: 4pm-10pm (Kitchen closes at 9pm) Liquor Store open Sun & Mon: 9am-10pm Tues to Sat: 9am-11pm
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