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Local petition gathers 600 signatures Colleymount residents hope to gather 1000 signatures before the end of August FLAVIO NIENOW In the story ‘Colleymount residents want road conditions improved’ published in the Lakes District News’ June 10, 2015 edition, Colleymount residents had gathered almost 200 signatures for a petition to improve conditions of Colleymount Road. Two months after the petition started, the Colleymount Road working group – a group of concerned Colleymount residents trying to improve conditions of Colleymount Road - have gathered close to 600 signatures and are confident they can get to 1000 before the end of the month. “This road is not close to the standard that it should be,” said Rita Lavoie, one of the organizers of the petition. “There should be major improvements and not simply filling potholes here and there.” Colleymount Road extends from Francois Lake’s ferry landing to km 54 (west corner of Francois Lake). According to residents, safety issues include a major increase of commercial and non-commercial traffic; narrow, blind corners and sloughing on both road portions and embankments. In addition, there are maintenance concerns relating to snow removal, sanding, grading and brushing. ...see ROAD CONDITIONS ▼ P6

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Possible tax increase for repairs

MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON Burns Lake residents may be asked to approve a 9.1 per cent tax increase for the purposes of repairing Eighth Avenue and a portion of Center Street if grant funding for the project is not forthcoming. At its regular meeting Aug. 11, council narrowly approved a plan that could see the municipality borrow $1,905,839 to repave a two-block portion of Center St. and all of Eighth Avenue starting in 2016. The two-year, $3.3-million project would also see curbs, storm sewers, and catch basins installed along both sections, limited repairs to water infrastructure and road bases, and the creation of one sidewalk along each route. According to village officials, the tax increase

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would be required to cover annual debt servicing costs, which have been estimated at $115,635 per year for 25 years. Earlier this spring, council applied to federal government’s Strategic Priorities Fund for $2.833 million to complete Phase 1 of the Eighth Avenue/ Center Street corridor project, which involves the rebuilding of Eighth Avenue from Babine Lake Road to Center Street, and Center Street from Eighth to Tenth avenues. If that application is not approved, council will move forward with the alternative asset management plan approved last week. That plan, if implemented, will also see the Eighth Avenue/Center Street project eat up the nearly $1 million donation the village received in ...see EIGHTH AVENUE ▼ P5

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Sockeye return has been drastically lower than expected

Flavio Nienow According to Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam, although the sockeye salmon count at Babine Lake has slightly improved, it is still not enough to allow commercial harvest in the lake. The total return of Skeena sockeye for the year is estimated at approximately 900,000. Chief Adam explained that there would have to be at least 1.05 million sockeye for commercial harvest to be considered. The 900,000 estimate is drastically lower than the pre-season estimate of over three million. According to the Skeena Fisheries Commission (SFC), this year’s Skeena sockeye return has been significantly weaker than

expected. All species other than coho and pink salmon are returning at less than historic decadal averages. Fisheries and Oceans Canada allows limited recreational fishing for Skeena sockeye below the 1.05 million threshold. At Babine Lake, the limit for recreational fishers is of one sockeye salmon per day. The possession limit, however, is two daily limits. The British Columbia sport fishing regulations state that people may possess only twice the daily limit of all species. This possession limit applies per person whether they or someone else caught the fish. There are currently no restrictions on First Nations fishing in the Skeena River. However, if the overall run projections drop below 550,000, this will trigger consultation with First Nations to limit their fisheries. Under Canadian law, Skeena First Nations will maintain priority access over all other Skeena sockeye fishery. “We’re still monitoring the situation closely,” said Chief Adam.

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Flavio Nienow The trial date in the case of Rueben Buhler - the man arrested in relation to a triple homicide in Burns Lake – is expected to be determined on Sept. 9, 2015. The so-called fix date will take place at 9:30 a.m., when the judicial case manager will fix a date for the trial. Jordan Allingham, Buhler’s new lawyer, said he is still in process of receiving the disclosure from the Crown counsel and is not able to make any comments at this point. Buhler has been charged with three counts of second degree murder and remains in custody. On April 27, 2015, at 8:25 a.m., the Burns Lake RCMP attended a residence in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue in Burns Lake after receiving a report of potential foul play. Neighbours said they heard gun shots ring out around 6 a.m. When officers entered the residence, they found three people - one woman and two men - deceased inside. Buhler appeared in the Burns Lake Provincial Court on April 29, 2015, and in the Smithers Provincial Court on June 15, 2015. A focus hearing took place in Burns Lake on July 31, 2015. The identities of all three victims are still not being released.

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Is Canada in a recession?

With more time, will more voters care?

Over the last few months, Canadians have heard politicians, banks and the media saying different things about the country’s economy. While some politicians and economists claim that Canada has been in a recession, others disagree. This topic received even more attention after Maclean’s national leaders’ debate a couple of weeks ago. While Prime Minister Stephen Harper was arguing that Canada was not in a recession, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair claimed that Canada was. Well, this should be an easy argument to settle, don’t you think? After all, you can’t argue with numbers and economic indicators. But as it turns out, the answer to this question is not that simple. The Globe and Mail recently posted a video online where business editor Michael Babad breaks down this issue, explaining what a recession really means and why this topic has been so contentious in Canada. According to Badad, much of the confusion on whether or not Canada is in a recession lies on which definition of recession is being used. The technical definition of the term says that a recession is marked by “two quarters in a row of a contracting economy.” According to the technical definition, Canada would in fact be in a recession. After all, the country’s economy did contract during the first two quarters. Besides, the Bank of Canada has already used the term “recession” to describe the country’s economic scenario a few months ago. However, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in the United States - considered to be an authority on this issue - uses a different definition of recession. According to the NBER, a recession is a “significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy lasting more than a few months.” Badad points out that the key part of NBER’s definition is the “activity spread across the economy.” During the last recessions in Canada - including the 2008-2009 recession, as well as the early 1980’s and early 1990’s – the effect was widely reflected across the country. This time, however, the effects of the contracting economy have been much more regionally concentrated. The biggest issue affecting today’s economy is the decline in the price of oil, which has widely affected Alberta – Canada’s largest oil producer -, and Newfoundland where a third of provincial revenue comes from the offshore oil industry. This is why some economists don’t define the country’s economic scenario as a recession. While Albertans are struggling with the decline in oil prices, people in British Columbia and Ontario have not been as affected. Unemployment has spiked in Calgary, for example, but it has decreased in Toronto. At the same time, home prices have gone up in Toronto, but they have gone down in Calgary. The definition provided by NBER is much broader than the technical definition of a recession, suggesting that six months of a contracting economy is simply not enough to define the country’s performance. According to NBER’s definition, before we can call the economic scenario a recession, key factors would have to be observed over a period of time including gross domestic product, income, industrial production, sales and employment. Take employment, for example. While Canada currently has an uncomfortable unemployment rate of 6.8 per cent, the country hasn’t seen a huge spike in unemployment this year. During the 2008-2009 recession, unemployment hit 8.3 per cent. During the early 1980’s and 1990’s recessions, unemployment rose to staggering 12 and 13 per cent. Badad said that if there is any recession in Canada, it would be localized. Therefore, whether the country is in a recession or not depends on who you ask.

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Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign. They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not. That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise. First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care. The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far. Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny. Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt. Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure. Mulcair has promised to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67. All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss. Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment.

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native Plan 5.1.4) if grant funds aren’t forthcoming. He recommended, though, that only one sidewalk be installed on each of 2014 from its municipally-owned corporation, Burns Lake Com- the streets targeted for repair. The proposal garnered support from coun. Kelly Holliday, but munity Forest Ltd. didn’t sit well with coun. Chris Beach. Council made the contentious decision after reviewing a de Although Beach seconded Illes’ motion to facilitate discustailed report from Rick Martin, its director of public works. In that document, Martin recommended that council proceed with sion, he was quick to point out that approval of it could have sigfull replacement of the road sections identified in Phase 1 of the nificant financial implications for the municipality. He requested Eighth Avenue/Center Street corridor project with help from the that council be given more time to consider the various options. “I appreciate that staff reStrategic Priorities Fund, but ally wants to know or needs scale back the work if grants HIS YEAR ALONE WE VE PROBABLY SPENT to know what happens if aren’t available. we don’t get the grant, but JUST TRYING TO FILL POTHOLES ENOUGH TO KEEP Martin’s recommendafrankly, I’m just a little bit tion, if adopted by council, THE TRUCKS FLOWING IN AND OUT OF THE NEW uncomfortable making these would have seen the municidecisions until we know HOSPITAL WITH THE CONSTRUCTION THE WATER pality upgrade Center Street whether we get the grant from Eighth Avenue to Tenth COMES TEARING DOWN HERE COMES DOWN THE or not,” Beach said. “It just Avenue, as well as the twoblock section of Eighth Av- MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FILTRATES IN THE POTHOLES makes it a lot more difficult. enue from Babine Lake Road Having said that, there’s no FREEZES AND BLOWS EVERYTHING RIGHT OUT OF to Center, but make fewer way I’m going to be supportrepairs to subsurface infraTHE GROUND ing a 12 or 10 per cent tax instructure. The option still ICK ARTIN crease. I feel the tax burden required the borrowing of apis high enough. So despite proximately $1.6 million in the need for improving our the coming year (with two sidewalks), but utilized only half the roads, so I won’t be supporting (Option) 5.1.4.” BLCF donation and necessitated but a 4.1 per cent tax increase. Beach’s request of additional time fell on deaf ears. The moDuring discussions, Martin told council that while all of Eighth tion passed by a vote of two (councillors Illes and Holliday) to Avenue requires work, it is imperative that the section below one (coun. Beach). Councillor Susan Schienbein was not in atCenter Street be fixed. tendance. “This (section of Eighth Avenue) is just a checkerboard of It could be mid-September before the municipality learns if its potholes and cracks and broken asphalt,” Martin noted. “This grant application for Phase 1 of the Eighth Avenue/Center Street year alone, we’ve probably spent $5000 just trying to fill pot- corridor project is approved. Mayor Luke Strimbold said after the holes enough to keep the trucks flowing in and out of the new meeting that if the municipality’s application is denied, council hospital with the construction… the water comes tearing down here, comes down the middle of the road, filtrates in the potholes, will seek taxpayer support for the alternative asset management plan approved Aug. 11. freezes, and blows everything right out of the ground.” If the village is required to borrow funds for the work, it must While these limited repairs would help alleviate infrastructure first pass a borrowing bylaw. issues on Eighth Avenue, Martin said the municipality desperUnder B.C.’s Community Charter, that bylaw will require the ately needs infrastructure that will control water run-off along the approval of Burns Lake voters. According to Sheryl Worthing, road’s entire length. Council quizzed Martin at length on the various options avail- Chief Administrative Officer for the village, council can seek that able. After considerable discussion, coun. John Illes moved that approval in a referendum, or utilize an alternative approval prothe village commit to the more expensive, two-year plan (Alter- cess often referred to as “counter petition.” EIGHTH AVENUE from ▼ P1

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Several potholes on Colleymount Road, a road that extends from Francois Lake’s ferry landing to km 54 - west corner of Francois Lake. Colleymount residents say road conditions are unsafe and have started a petition to demand long-term investments from the government. Submitted photos ment has not been satisfying to Colleymount residents, calling ROAD CONDITIONS from t P1 the ministry’s response “dismissive.” Carl Lutz, Bulkley-Stikine District Manager for the Ministry of Colleymount resident Frank Lehmann said he has encountered dangerous situations himself over the years. Due to the narrow Transportation and Infrastructure, said the ministry understands sections of the road and blind corners, Lehmann said he was the significance of Colleymount Road. “While the ministry recognizes that Colleymount Road has nearly swept off the road by a trailer coming from the opposite some challenges, the Bulkley-Stikine District has almost 3500 direction. “I prevented from being sideswiped by the trailer by moving km of road to operate and maintain,” said Lutz. “It is important to far to the right onto the gravel portion of the road,” said Lehman. balance where we make investments.” Lutz added that the ministry and Lakes District Maintenance “All ended up as a close call and I considered myself lucky.” According to Lavoie, it’s not just residents of Colleymount that undertook “numerous improvements” on Colleymount Road this season including brushing, patching, sealcoating and repairs to are concerned about their safety. “Burns Lake residents love coming to Francois Lake and they several slide areas. “We will continue to do more,” said Lutz. are really upset about this road,” she said. “It’s a risk that they In addition, the ministry recently formed the Colleymount take when they go there.” Colleymount Road is also used as an alternate road when Hwy.. Road users group – a group that is not connected to the already 16 is closed and when the Francois Lake ferry is not in operation. existing Colleymount Road working group – with the intent to Furthermore, the road is advertised by the Burns Lake Visitor gather input from road users for future decisions. The group is comprised of “local residence, industry, local government and Centre as a circle route for tourists. Lavoie explained that when Colleymount Road was originally other key stakeholders.” Lavoie said she was not pleased with the group created by the built, it was at a time when people didn’t have the same kind of heavy vehicles, and traffic was not as intense. Nowadays, logging ministry because it only involves two Colleymount residents, one of which is not even in her group. trucks are compromising the road, she said. “This group is a farce,” said Lavoie. “There was very little time “These are huge logging trucks,” said Lavoie. “When you look allocated to get that organized.” at this road, there is no way that, with the number of logging Colleymount residents will be carrying on with their petition trucks we see every day, we can keep the road in shape year after until the end of August. The petition will then be submitted diyear.” However, Lavoie made it clear that residents do not wish to rectly to Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. prevent logging trucks from using the road. On Aug. 20 and 21, volunteers will be trying to get more signa“We just want a road that is safe, and that supports logging trucks and everyone, she said. “This road needs to be in good tures for their petition at the Lakeview Mall in Burns Lake, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, another volunteer will be travelling conditions.” A meeting to discuss the latest initiatives of the Colleymount back and forth on the Francois Lake ferry asking for signatures. Road working group was held on Aug. 11, 2015, and included the The date for the ferry volunteer still hasn’t been set. presence of Eileen Benedict, Director of Electoral Area E for the The Colleymount Road working group is also organizing a Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. road count to find out exactly how many cars and logging trucks Approximately 30 concerned residents attended the meeting. pass through Colleymount Road on a daily basis. In addition, the According to Benedict, the province could actually save mon- group is planning a letter-writing campaign that will encourage ey by fixing the road, as opposed to repairing the same areas year residents to write letters to the government demanding road imafter year. provements. “A plan needs to be put in place to address narrow sections of Although the group has been making progress in mobilizing this road for the future,” she said. residents and getting the attention of the government, Lavoie said Benedict referred to the current efforts of the Ministry of she understands that there is lots of work ahead. Transportation and Infrastructure to repair the road as a “Band“Change doesn’t happen in a glamorous way,” said Lavoie. Aid approach.” “The work done on the slough areas this summer appears to be “It’s hard work; we’re probably looking at years before we see the same temporary solution that has been going on for years,” any improvement.” Colleymount residents are hoping that, with this petition and she said. Benedict said the ministry still hasn’t considered a long-term several letters, the provincial government will finally start paying attention to their demands. plan to address the issues of the road. “With the resources that come out of this area, there needs to “Maybe one day there will be enough letters, and enough petibe some investment put back into the road,” she said. tions, that they [the government] won’t be able to ignore it,” said Lavoie agrees that the response from the provincial govern- Lavoie. “Filling potholes is not ultimately what we’re after.”

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Beach not in favour of tax increase MICHAEL RIIS-CHRISTIANSON

and adding one sidewalk and water control measures for the same section for approximately $1,400,000 and a possible tax increase of three per cent, are better options.” During debate on the motion, Beach asked for more time to consider the implications of council’s proposal and discuss it with village taxpayers. He also feels coun. Susan Schienbein, absent on Aug. 11, should have had an opportunity to participate in discussions. “I would have preferred to have more time to consider the options and speak to taxpayers,” he said. “I would also prefer for all of council to be present and vote on such an important decision. He feels the project, as it currently stands, will be a hard sell. “At this time, I don't think taxpayers would approve an approximate 10-per-cent tax increase and long-term borrowing for 25 to 30 years for one single project that could handcuff our ability to complete other projects that may become more necessary in the future,” he said.

At least one local elected official feels council’s proposal to borrow more than $1.9 million and raise taxes by nearly 10 per cent to pay for upgrades to two village streets could have serious ramifications for the municipality and may not receive the support of local taxpayers in a referendum. Councillor Chris Beach, the only member of Burns Lake council to vote against the Aug. 11 proposal, says that while he respects council’s decision, it could hit many families and small businesses hard. “I voted against this motion because I do not support raising municipal taxes by double digits in one year,” Beach said in an interview last week. “People feel our taxes are high, and many working families – and many struggling local businesses – cannot afford a one-time increase of possibly 10 per cent or more, particularly when there are several other pressing needs in our village that may also have to be financed in the years to come. Binding our residents to a 25 to 30 year loan for one project has serious, long-term consequences, particularly when village taxpayers are on the hook for something that the entire Lakes SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) District will be utilizing on a daily basis.” Beach REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT stressed that while he voted against the Aug. Registration for all students who are NEW to this District will take place in the school 11 motion, he supports listed below on the dates indicated during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Grade 7 students going to Grade 8 in repairing portions of the same town and students who are returning to their same school as last year do the roads in question. not need to re-register. He noted that village staff recommended a Report cards or transfer records should be presented to the school upon registration to assist in proper placement in the school. Please bring the student’s birth certificate less costly option. and care card. “Council's 2015 municipal objectives do Beginning students (Kindergarten and Grade One) who have already registered should not re-register. state we will ‘continue with replacement of the SCHOOL GRADES ENROLLED DATE portion of Eighth AvBabine Elem-Sec. School Kindergarten - Grade 12 Aug 31 - Sept 4, 2015 enue and Center Street **(9:00 am to 12:00 noon) from the highway to the hospital,’ but in a Decker lake Elem. School Kindergarten - Grade 7 Sept 3 - Sept 4, 2015 ‘fiscally responsible *Catchment registration only being accepted manner,’" he pointed out. “I am committed Francois Lake Elem. School Kindergarten - Grade 7 Sept 2 - Sept 4, 2015 to at least resurfacing *Catchment registration only being accepted this section of road from Hwy. 16 to the Grassy Plains School Kindergarten - Grade 12 Aug 31 - Sept 4, 2015 hospital, and perhaps adding sidewalks and Lakes District Sec. School Grade 8 - 12 Aug 31 - Sept 4, 2015 water control measures William Konkin Elem. School Kindergarten - Grade 7 Aug 31 - Sept 4, 2015 if there is widespread public support to raise EBUS Academy Kindergarten - Grade 12 Online, July & August, 2015 taxes to pay for it. “In my opinion, pavNOTE TO SECONDARY STUDENTS: ing from the new hosThose students who register after Friday, September 4, 2015, may have difficulty in pital down to Hwy. registering in classes due to space availability. 16 for approximately $213,000, or paving

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) SCHOOL OPENING AND REGISTRATION All schools will open on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the regular time. Parents and students should note that on school opening day school bus runs would be as follows: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Bus runs will begin on their regular schedule in the morning and will make the return run immediately following school dismissal at noon. Please note that noon hours vary from school to school. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2015, will be a full, regular day with regular bus runs both morning and afternoon. Kindergarten students will begin regular bus runs. For further information, see the advertisement re: Kindergarten. NOTES: With student population shifts in various locations, some changes in bus runs or pickup locations may be required. Problems such as these will be carefully studied and parents will be notified. Cooperation by all concerned will be appreciated. If you have any questions, contact Tracey Syrota, Transportation Manager, at 250-567-9618.

The province is investing $1.5 million to increase services and supports throughout the province for Aboriginal people who are affected by domestic violence. The $1.5-million investment will be used over the next two years to provide direct services for Aboriginal women, men and children. Aboriginal women and children reflect a higher percentage of British Columbians who are affected by domestic violence. In fact, Aboriginal women are nearly three times more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence than non-Aboriginal women. According to corporal Terry Gillespie, the Burns Lake RCMP responded to 115 reports of domestic violence in the 2014 fiscal year. In 2013, there were 12,359 police-reported victims of intimate partner violence throughout the province. However, it is estimated that only about one in four women ever report their abuse to police. The province will work with a partnership table of government, non-government and Aboriginal representatives to develop funding criteria, with a focus on increasing services and supports in rural and remote communities. The B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres will distribute the confirmed funding – on behalf of the B.C. government – to partner agencies. “This funding will provide additional supports that Aboriginal people need to feel safe, live free of fear and violence, and to reach their full potential,” said John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. In addition, the province will provide $400,000 over the next two years to support 37 community groups as they give voice to the issue of stopping violence against Aboriginal women and girls. These community groups include projects in the Lakes District such as Lake Babine Nation's "Girl Power Hour"; Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band's "Giving Voice"; and Skin Tyee Nation's "Giving Voice to Our Women." The Burns Lake RCMP also works to address the issue of domestic violence in the Lakes District by A newly renovated partnering with the Violence Against Women in Relationships Committee. The committee includes and expanded liquor store representatives from the Ministry of Children and offering a large selection of new Family Development, Carrier Sekani Family Services, Elizabeth Fry Society and Victim Services. and unique craft beers and spirits coming in The funding announcement supports the governall summer long. Specialty wines and a larger ment’s second- and third-year commitments under the three-year, $5.5-million provincial domestic selection of coolers and ciders. violence plan which includes improving direct serOpen - 9:30am to 11 pm 7 days a week vices for Aboriginal children, youth and families in Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078 rural and remote communities.

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In the story 'Regional district to implement region-wide cardboard ban' published in the Lakes District News' Aug. 12 edition, it was said that the Burns Lake Return-It Depot has only been collecting residential cardboard. In fact, the Burns Lake Return-It Depot has been collecting both residential and commercial cardboard. Lakes District News apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Fraser Lake resident Teresa Findlay took this picture of an elk close to Endako’s train station on Aug. 11, 2015. According to the Ministry of Forests, it is not unusual for elk to be found between Prince George and Smithers. he was surprised to see an elk crossing “I haven't seen elk swim in Francois Flavio Nienow Over the last few weeks, residents of the Lakes District and surrounding areas have witnessed elk alongside roads, crossing lakes and even in their backyards. Burns Lake resident Terrance Hick said

Francois Lake about a week ago. Hick was riding the 5:55 a.m. ferry when he and other passengers noticed an elk swimming from Indian Bay out into the lake, then turning around and going back to the south shore.

Lake ever before,” said Hick. Fraser Lake resident Teresa Findlay said she saw an elk last week as well close to Endako’s train station. Findlay said her friends have also seen elk around Fraser ...see ELK t P3

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Councillors defend possible tax increase Michael Riis-Christianson The Village of Burns Lake needs to repair its aging infrastructure – even if it means borrowing heavily to do so. That’s the position of two village councillors who voted in favour of a contentious Aug. 11 motion to borrow $1.9 million and raise taxes by more than nine per cent for the purpose of repairing one village street and a two-block portion of another. “It is important to address our infrastructure deficit, especially for such main roads like the road to the hospital,” said Councillor John Illes in an interview last weekend. “For me, there is a sense of urgency needed to address this issue. It takes time for the municipality to borrow money, from taxpayer agreement, to the RDBN board agreement, to agreement with Municipal Finance Authority. We also need to make sure the engineerLakeview Mall, 117 Yellowhead, Hwy 16 Phone: 250-692-7077 ing is done to be ready for the project. This step forward was also discussed at previous meetings, and the municipal strategic planning session. At those times, both Councillor Beach and (councillor) Schienbein with Burns Lake Automotive were supportive.” rts store Your pa ch More! Illes’ colleague on council, Kelly Holliday, shares his sentiments. Holliday, who also voted in favour of so Mu PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK! the motion, says the streets in question – 8th Ave. and Center – are in desperate need of repair. “We’re at the point where if we don’t start doing something with our roads pretty soon, we’re never going to do anything with our roads,” Holliday said at the Aug. 11 meeting. “If we just rely on grants and we don’t get them, then we’ll never do anything. So, I think that if we had to do this, and we promised it to our taxpayers that we will do this portion of the road, if it meant a 12-per-cent tax increase, then that’s the way it has to be. “With our small tax base, it is very difficult to allocate large amounts of funds to infrastructure reserves,” Holliday added in a subsequent interview. “It would take years upon years to save money to pave any one of the avenues in the village. Just as in every other community, taxpayers are impacted when infrastructure replacement projects are implemented. Burns Lake is no exception.” Though Mayor Luke Strimbold’s vote wasn’t needed to decide the issue, he said last week supports council’s decision. Both he and Holliday stressed that if borrowing is necessary to repair 8th Ave. and Center St., council will do everything possible to minimize the impact on taxpayers. “Over the last several years, council has made adjustments to our budget to allocate more money to infrastructure,” Strimbold stressed. “We have reviewed operating costs, including staff costs, and made adjustments to ensure we are allocating additional resources to infrastructure. We have a small tax base, so this will have an impact on the taxpayers, but we have to start replacing infrastructure now. The municipality has over 40 km of municipal roads, so we need to start making progress on fixing these roads.” Strimbold indicated he also feels that investing nearly $1 million from Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd. made sense. “Council had the option of borrowing $2 million, using the Comfor funds, or $3 million, not using the Comfor funds,” he noted. “The amount we borrow has a significant impact on our debt payments, which will directly impact tax rates. Eighth Ave. is a main street in our community used by a number of residents to access their homes, but it also benefits all residents of the Lakes District that access health care services and the WKE School. With future projects and tax rates on top of mind, council concluded that the Comfor funds be allocated to this project.” Earlier this spring, the municipality applied to the federal government’s Strategic Priorities Fund for 98 Francois Lake Dr., Burns Lake: $2.833 million to undertake Phase 1 of the 8th Ave./Center St. corridor project. If that grant is approved, 250-692-7565 borrowing for the first portion of the project won’t be necessary. Hwy 16, Fraser Lake: 250-699-8990 It might be mid-September before the village learns the fate of its application.

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ELK from ▼ P1 Lake. In fact, one of her friends saw an elk in her backyard. Although residents have been surprised to see elk in the area, Ron Leblanc, Conservation Officer for the Skeena Region, said Elk has been present in the region for the last 10 years. Greig Bethel, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, confirmed that it is not unusual for elk to be found in the Lakes District and surrounding areas. “Small herds of elk exist throughout the corridor between Prince George and Smithers,” said Bethel. “Elk are expanding their range, and elk in Burns Lake area may be temporary or longterm residents of the region.” The ministry of forests estimates that there are between 40,000 and 73,000 elk in B.C., based on 2014 population estimates. SUBMITTED PHOTO According to the Ministry The late RK Brown captured this elk in the back woods of the Lakes District years ago. of Environment, elk occur both in the dense old-growth well adapted physically for travelling in snow as moose, and they depend heavrainforests of Vancouver Island and grassy interior valleys with scattered tree ily on log-growing forage that disappears under deep snow. For these reasons, cover. Although elk usually live in mountainous areas, they don’t necessarily elk are not as widespread as moose, particularly in Northern B.C. need steep landscapes and were once at home on the interior plateau and CaElk have been part of the North American environment since the ice age. nadian prairies. These large, social, vocal animals left British Columbia completely during the Elk can tolerate wet coastal and dry interior climates, but they usually keep last glacial advance but repopulated both the coast and interior after the ice to regions where the snow remains shallow on winter ranges. Elk are not as melted.

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Long list of conditions for Trans Mountain approval TOM FLETCHER The National Energy Board (NEB) has released a draft list of 145 conditions for approval of Kinder Morgan Canada's oil pipeline expansion project, including environmental protection plans for land and marine operations. Conditions include the possibility of dredging for the expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby, where the original Trans Mountain pipeline has delivered crude oil and refined products since 1953. Kinder Morgan is proposing to twin the line to ramp up shipments of diluted bitumen from northern Alberta that began intermittently in the late 1980s. The $5.4 billion expansion project would nearly triple the line's capacity to 890,000 barrels per day, resulting in a seven-fold increase in oil tankers entering and leaving Vancouver harbour. Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said the company will be seeking clarification on the timing of some of the conditions, and will file its comments to the NEB review panel Aug. 20. Most major conditions, including plans for watercourse crossings along the route, are to be filed at least 90 days before construction begins. NEB hearings are to resume Aug. 24, where the B.C. government is expected to formalize its position, based on Premier Christy Clark's five conditions for new heavy oil pipelines. They include a "worldclass" spill response capability on land and sea, approval and benefit sharing by affected First Nations, and a still-undefined "fair share" of benefits for the province. Those conditions were included in B.C.'s position opposing the Enbridge Northern Gateway project, which the federal government approved with its own list of more than 200 conditions. The province does not have authority to veto either pipeline project, as each would run from Alberta to B.C.

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Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) hosted its eighth annual Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival August 14 to 16. Sunshine was the theme of the weekend, with slightly cooler temperatures Sunday morning for the cross-country riders. The event saw participants from Prince George, Smithers, Telkwa,Terrace, Francois Lake, Fraser Lake, Fort St. James, Hazelton, Kimberley, Cache Creek, Kamloops, Richmond, Alberta, Germany – and of course, Burns Lake. The age categories were: Cutlet (12 and under), Junior Tender (13 to 15 years), Senior Tender (16 to 18 years), Lean (19 to 34 years), Gristle (35 to 49 years), Freezer Burn (50 to 59 years), and for those over 60 – Knocking on Heaven’s Door. In keeping with the pig theme, riders are either “boar” or “sow”! Kid’s Events This year’s Big Pig kicked off with the kid’s events on Friday night. 32 youth came out to test their skills. The youth had the option of entering in downhill, cross-country and pump track events. In the under 7 age group, local Adam Franz took first in the downhill and pump track for the boars, and Lola Wilson also of Burns Lake took first place in the downhill and pump track for the sows. Kate Taylor of Thorsby, Alberta won all three events for the 7 to 9 year old sows. Kate also won the scenic flight donated by Lakes District Air. Isaac Moolman of Smithers won both the downhill and pump track events for the 7 to 9 year

old sows. Milo MacDougall of Smithers won the cross-country event for the 7 year olds, with Isaac Moolman winning the crosscountry race for the 8 to 9 year olds. Kory Taylor of Thorsby, Alberta joined his sister in taking a clean sweep of all 3 events for the 10 to 12 year old boar group, with Zoey Thom-Lucy of Burns Lake sweeping the sow group. All youth were awarded with the ever-popular “cookie medal”. Downhill race (Charlotte’s Web = 3.8 km) The weather cooperated and the course was dry this year! In the boar category, the Junior Tender winner was Heiko Krause of Smithers (9:51), followed by locals Cormack Turner (10:11) and Avery Wilson (11:18). The lone local Senior Tender boar and sow entrants were Eli Gurtins (11:02) and Sophie Shaffer (12:33). The Lean boar winner was Josh Robertson Matthew of Smithers (9:47), with Kurt Wolf of Prince George taking second (10:11). Tara Irwin took first place for the Lean sows – and fastest sow time – with a speedy 10:39. Helen Purslow of Terrace took second with a time of 11:06. In the Gristle category, Peter Krause of Smithers clocked a time of 9:16 – fastest time of the day and a new record for the course. Locals Dave Sandsmark and Pat Dube took second and third with times of 9:27 and 9:37. The Gristle sow category saw Tashi Newman of Smithers finish first with a time of 11:53, followed by Susan Russell of Burns Lake (12:37) and Elissa Marcus of Terrace (12:38). The sow Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door fastest time was local Guy EpkensShaffer (13:51).

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4-Cross Race The 4-cross race consists of 4 riders riding abreast, vying for the “best line” on a winding course consisting of table tops, step ups and berm turns. This year this event was once again an entertaining spectator sport, with several mild crashes on the course and the occasional veering off the course! The overall fastest sow was Helen Purslow of Terrace, and the fastest boar was Kurt Wolf of Prince George. The boar cutlet age class winner was Isaac Moolman of Smithers, with Pascal of Germany second and Trevor Stove of Fraser Lake third. The cutlet category had only loVILLAGE OF

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cal riders, with Avril Thom-Lucy of Burns Lake taking first for the second year in a row, followed by Zoey Thom-Lucy and Jordyn Stanyer of Burns Lake in second and third place. In the junior tender age group, local Cormick Turner was first, Heiko Krause of Smithers second and Skyler Tizya-Baker third. In the men’s combined age group, Kurt Wolf of Prince George sailed out in front, followed by Mark from Germany and local Chris Paulson. Tara Irwin and Helen Purslow – both of Terrace – took first and second in the women’s combined age group, with Tashi Newman of Smithers taking third.

Jump Jam The Jump Jam consists of riding a series of dirt jumps, where riders are judged on amplitude, style and difficulty. The majority of riders this year were young, and it was fun to see them developing their skills! Levi Lewis of Burns Lake took first place for the 6 year olds. Isaac Moolman of Smithers took first place for the 9-12 years, with locals Zoey Thom-Lucy and Jordyn Stanyer taking second and third place. Heiko Krause of Smithers was the top rider for the 13-15 year olds, with locals Cormack Turner and Skyler Tizya-Baker in second and third place. Jeanette Derksen of Burns Lake was the lone

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Lean jumper. Zoey Thom-Lucy of Burns Lake took the overall top prize for the sows, and Heiko Krause of Smithers for the boars. Dante’s Inferno Dante’s Inferno has been increasing in length 10 km each year, with this year’s course ramping up to a whopping 90 kilometers (nine 10 km laps)! Five riders completed the Inferno, with Dean McKinley of Prince George taking first with a time of 5:44 – the overall fastest time for the Dante’s Inferno. Jim Gudjonson of Kamloops was second (5:49), followed by Glen Buchanan of Cache Creek (5:59). Four riders completed the Dante’s Enduro, where the riders completed one 30 km loop of the Burnt Bike Challenge, followed by 10 km loops to top up to 90 kms. Peter Krause of Smithers was the top rider in the Enduro with a time of 5:35, followed by Chris Yip (5:41) and Doug Dewar (6:13) – both of Prince George. Burnt Bike Challenge The Burnt Bike Challenge (BBC) – 30 km of awesome singletrack trail – saw 15 riders complete the loop this year. The BBC required riders to scale to the top of Boer Mountain, down the Charlotte’s Web Trail to the Burns Lake Bike Park and through the bike park for a total distance of 30 km. For the sows, Smithers took a clean sweep, with David Charette first with a time of 1:58, followed by Oren MacDougall (2:18) and Robert Charette (2:18). The sow top rider was Tara Irwin of Terrace (2:27), followed by Helen Purslow (1:41), also of Terrace, and Cheryl Moors (2:59) of Prince George Wilbur’s Wheelay Wilbur’s Wheelay can either be a team or solo event, and features varying combinations of friends, family members and coworkers! Teams complete as many laps of a 5 kilometer course as possible within 3 hours. This year saw a record number of 14 teams participate, with youth under 6 riding along with their parents to round this event out to a true “family affair”! Burns Lake is home to all the winning teams this year. Team “Tan Lines”, consisting of Steve Davis, Jay Finstad and Steve Stanyer took first, completing 10 laps in the shortest time. Team “Special K”, consisting of Ken Giesbrecht and Kelly Lucy also completed 10 laps (in a wee bit more time!), followed by “Java Jolt” – Chris Paulson and Karen Broadworth – who completed 9 laps in the three hour time limit.

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Proposed Update to the Business License Bylaw The Village of Burns Lake is proposing changes to the Business License Bylaw to modernize and streamline it to ensure that the process for applying for a license is less burdensome that it has been in the past. We are inviting you to review the new bylaw and comment on any potential conflicts the updated bylaw may cause. We ask that you please review the bylaw and provide any feedback to the Village office via telephone or email by September 16, 2015. The updated bylaw can be found on our website at www.ecdev.burnslake.ca or at the Village office.

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Burns Lake’s Annual Terry Fox Run Sept. 20 at the Francois Lake Hall. Looking for donations to the Fall Harvest Auction. More info: (250) 692-7438.

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Located 80 kms west of town, China Knows (or China Nose) is a moderate three km hike. From Burns Lake, head west along Hwy. 16 for 71 kms and turn left onto McKilligan Road, which becomes Heading Creek FSR. From there you will turn onto Heading East FSR, and the trailhead is about 4 kms after a small bridge. The trail meanders through the charred trees left behind by last summer’s wildfire. One small steep section requires careful attention, but the rest of the hour and a half hike is easy and affords panoramic views of the area – you might even be kept company by one of the resident mountain goats.The cliffs are not fenced and there are large fissures in the area – use caution. For more info stop by the Visitor Centre and remember to #visitburnslake for a chance to be featured on our social media channels.

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The Lakes District Arts Council in partnership with the Lakes Artisan Centre provided Art Camps last Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. The kids enjoyed arts and crafts in the sunshine by the Artisan Centre.

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Turtle Gardens closed for intake of animals

Manager says closure is due to a lack of community support

FLAVIO NIENOW Moses is a dog that was adopted five months ago from Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue, a no-kill group foster home and rehabilitation centre situated in Topley, B.C. Just when it seemed that Moses had finally found a nice family home to live in, he was brought back to Turtle Gardens. “He is just too big, unruly and knocks the small children over,” explained manager Yvette Labatte. “He may find another family once he is balanced and has gained manners.” Although Turtle Gardens still accepts dogs such as Moses – dogs that used to live in the facility and have been returned -, the facility is no longer accepting any new dogs. The reason? A lack of support from the community, says Labatte. Labatte said that when she asked the community for help with fencing and cleanup, nobody showed up. “We advertised on Facebook, blog, posters, radio, e-mails all locally,” she said. According to Labatte, the family-operated group needs more “physical support.” “We don't need your money; we need your time and your muscle,” she said. Most of the support Turtle Gardens receives originates from the Lower Mainland. The volunteer base in Vancouver consists of over 80 people that can help organize events such as fundraisers. “Donations have never been depended upon locally,” she said. Although 98 per cent of all the adoptions are family homes in the Lower Mainland, Labatte said Turtle Gardens has helped many animals and families in Northern B.C. “We feed a lot of low income dogs and supply dog and cat food to anyone who need it; we quietly spayed female dogs and returned them to their owners while adopting out the pups into great homes; we paid medical bills for injured dogs and returned them to their homes; but when we needed physical help, there was no one; that is why we closed.” In addition, there is the issue of safety. Severson Road, a 50 km/h highway that bisects Turtle Gardens, has created an unsafe environment for dogs and visitors, said Labatte. “Even with good fences, dogs do get out and are at risk as are people who walk on the road,” she said. “It is not safe for volunteers to come here when the road bisects the property and cars are whizzing by; a child could be killed when people come here.” Labatte said she has tried to reach out to different government agencies over the years including the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and Lakes District Maintenance; but her problem has not been resolved. Labatte said that, in order for the facility to reopen, the speed limit would have to be reduced. The Village of Burns Lake has only recently become aware that Turtle Gardens hasn’t been accepting new dogs. Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for Village of Burns Lake, said that although the village still hasn’t been affected by the closure, it does creates a “major concern” as the village has no other place to take impounded dogs.

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Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue, a no-kill, non-profit group foster home and rehabilitation centre in Topley, B.C., has been closed for intakes since June 3, 2015. Manager Yvette Labatte says the reason is a lack of community support. “Staff are researching options and will report back to me with some alternatives and the costs associated with those alternatives,” said Worthing. “If this [closure] causes an increase in costs, we will bring a report to council to discuss options.” Opened in 1988, Turtle Gardens began like any other nonprofit animal shelter, but has since evolved into a group foster home and rehabilitation centre. “We live with the dogs as a family group; sharing our home so they [the dogs] learn to be a family companion,” said Labatte. The family-operated group home specializes in stray/feral dogs from communities and municipal pounds. Most of the dogs are first and second generation strays and they have never been in a building or a home. Although the facility is not accepting any new dogs, Turtle Gardens makes an exception for the so-called sanctuary dogs - dogs that come from abusive homes and are showing signs of aggression. Currently, Turtle Gardens has 35 sanctuary dogs. “We take in the worst of the worst - the dogs that no one else will take - and we rehab them and get them family-safe and ready for adoption." According to Labatte, the facility has adopted over 6000 dogs and cats over the years. “When we take responsibility for a dog, we do so for his/ her lifetime.”

Investigation into complaints at Turtle Gardens Over a month ago, the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) received two complaints about the care of some dogs at Turtle Gardens

Animal Rescue. According to Lorie Chortyk, Spokesperson for the BC SPCA, a special constable responded to the complaints. However, the BC SPCA does not share details of investigations unless formal charges are laid. In response to those complaints, Turtle Gardens manager Yvette Labatte said she suspects that the two complaints were “instigated by the same person.” Labatte said the first complaint involved a senior lumpy Labrador that arrived in Turtle Gardens from the Burns Lake pound. “When the dog discovered the soft green grass of the new yard [at Turtle Gardens], that is where he slept,” said Labatte. “Like a dead dog, he stretched out day in and day out in the sunshine.” When people drove by, they assumed the dog was dead and called the BC SPCA, said Labatte. “He [the dog] doesn’t look dead to me; he is eating and drinking very well,” she said. The second allegation involved complaints of dogs in unhealthy conditions. “We take in skinny dogs in distress as per our mandate but none are present at this time,” said Labatte. Chortyk mentioned that Labatte was not welcoming to SPCA’s constable and did not want him inside the facility. “We take in dogs that are slated to be killed by the SPCA and they are kept safe behind the fence,” said Labatte. “We cannot guarantee their safety if strangers come into their home, so the general public does not come in as respect for the dogs is paramount.” Chortyk explained that there was never any intention to shut Turtle Gardens down. “We would never be shutting a facility down even if animals were seized,” she said.

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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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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

DART Registration Tuesday, Sept. 1 6:30 - 8 pm

BOTTLE DRIVE The Legion is currently holding a bottle drive, you can have your bottles picked up or contact Lana Williams at 250-692-4320 to drop them off

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DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

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Burns Lake Community Church Lakes Learning Centre 10:30 am

Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

Lakes Fellowship 724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God www.lakesfellowship.ca Pastor Matthew Westergard 250-692-7464

LIVING WATERS CHURCH 766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake

Please come and fellowship with us on:

Sunday at 11:00am Tuesday at 7:00 pm Saturday at 7:00 pm

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Focus on your finances in the coming week, Aries. This is not just something that should last this week, but for the rest of the month to get your affairs in order. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, you have the opportunity to see yourself more clearly this week. This may help you focus your goals precisely and change your life for the better.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Use this week to rededicate yourself to diet and exercise, Sagittarius. Don’t be distracted from your fitness goals, and you will begin to feel better immediately.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, take some time to review any aspirations you may have pushed aside, especially those pertaining to love. Open your heart instead of turning off feelings.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, enjoy this carefree time when you have little on your plate. Such times may be few and far between, but making the most of them can ensure your happiness.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Surround yourself with friends and loved ones, Cancer. You enjoy spending time with those you love, and time spent that way will make you happier.

Our town Burns Lake Terry Fox Run will take place on Sept. 20 at the Francois Lake Hall. Registration at 12 noon, run will start at 1pm. There will be the wonderful Fall Harvest auction, live entertainment, face painting and a great concession. Organizers are looking for donations for the auction; vegetables, flowers, hand crafted items or gently used unique items. More info or to donate call (250) 692-7438 / (250) 6956496.

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

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: August 2015. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot care, all day by appt., Aug. 20 & 27. More info (250) 694-3270. 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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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

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

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MARINE ENGINEERING and Deck Officers required for civilian positions with the Department of National Defence Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Government of Canada website jobs.gc.ca. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications. Engineer Reference# DND15J-009781000048, Selection Process# 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394701, Link https://emploisfp-psjobs. cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/ applicant/page1800?poster= 820743. Deck Officer Reference# DND15J-013566000006, Selection Process# 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394258, Link https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp -psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/ page1800?poster=817589&to ggleLan guage=en. Possibilités d’emploi Mécaniciens de marine et officiers de pont requis pour des postes civils à la flotte auxiliaire des Forces canadiennes du ministère de la Défense nationale à Victoria et à Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britannique. Postuler en ligne seulement par le site emplois.gc.ca du gouvernement du Canada. Les candidats doivent posséder toutes les qualifications essentielles. Mécanicien

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Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meetings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Immaculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 6929104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 ANYONE NEEDING information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533 BURNS LAKE RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (250) 692-3010 CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment.

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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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LOCAL HOSPICE (250) 6922448. The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library is available. Please make donations to Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCAL REVENUE LAWS AND INVITATION TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to section 6 of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (hereafter referred to as the “FNFMA”), that Stellat’en First Nation (“The First Nation”) proposes to enact the Stellat’en First Nation Property Assessment Law, 2015 and the Stellat’en First Nation Property Taxation Law, 2015 (hereafter referred to as the “Proposed Laws”). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LAWS: The Proposed Laws are a property taxation law and a property assessment law, both made under the authority of section 5(1)(a) of the FNFMA. The property assessment law provides for the assessment and valuation of interests in land on the reserve lands of the First Nation, including appointing assessors, inspecting property, preparing assessment rolls, and mailing assessment notices. The property assessment law also provides a process for reconsideration of assessments and for a right of appeal to an independent assessment review board. The property taxation law establishes a taxation regime that taxes interests in land in the reserve, and includes provisions for exemptions, grants, preparing tax rolls and tax notices, the levy of penalties and interest on unpaid taxes, and the collection and enforcement of unpaid taxes. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED LAWS may be obtained from Sandra Nahornoff at the Stellat’en First Nation band office, or obtained online from the First Nations Gazette, Part I: Notices, at www.fng.ca. COUNCIL OF THE FIRST NATION INVITES WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS regarding the Proposed Laws. Written representations may be made to the Council for 60 days after the date of this notice.

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Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. + Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2015 Trax and Equinox the 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. *** The Chevrolet Silverado LD received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among large light duty pickups in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. >> 2015 Silverado 1500 with available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 12.7 L/100 km combined (4x2) and 13.0 L/100 km combined (4x4). Fuel-consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with the new 2015 model-year Government of Canada approved test methods. Refer to vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca for details. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available. Competitive fuel-consumption ratings based on 2014 Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Excludes other GM vehicles. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner's Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. 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. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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