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Ontario Attawapiskat First Na-tion Chief Theresa Spence has been on a hunger strike since Dec. 11, 2012. She is holding her strike

in a tipi on a small island in the Ot-tawa River.

Spence is trying to draw atten-tion to the dire circumstances of her First Nations people in North-ern Ontario, but her efforts have in-

spired and been taken up by a larg-er, nation-wide movement called ‘Idle No More.’

The self-styled grassroots move-ment has been holding rallies across the country in a show of

unity in defiance of Bill C-45. This recently passed omnibus package included changes to environmental legislation that critics have identi-fied as weakening Canada’s pro-tection of environmental and First

Nations interest in the face of re-source development.

The movement is fundamentally about First Nations treaty rights and further proposed changes to

Burns Lake idle no more peaceful protestLarge turnout for rally in support of hunger strike protester Theresa Spence

Walter Strong photo

Local First Nations and supporters gathered in the parking lot of the College of New Caledonia in support of Theresa Spence’s hunger strike. The Idle No More movement calls for solidarity between First Nations and none First Nations to protect the nations waterways and environment.

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I’d like to set the record straight on why we chose Kitimat, at the head of the Douglas Channel, as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. The answer took thousands of hours of research, planning, engineering, environmental science, oceanography consultation, weather monitoring, and simulation. But the simple reason is . . . safety, all the way.

The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest inland waterways on North America’s west coast. Government research had already determined Kitimat to be among the safest ports in B.C., and about 1,500 tankers carrying petrochemicals have docked safely at Kitimat over the past quarter-century.

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federal legislation de-fining the relationship between First Nations and the rest of Canada.

But the Idle No More movement also calls for First Nations and none First Nations to stand together in opposition to resource develop-ment that is seen to harm the environment.

Deanna Brown was the organizer of the Idle No More rally in Burns Lake at the cam-pus of the College of New Caledonia. She addressed the crowd gathered on a cold Dec. 22, by calling attention to the unity that exists between First Nations concerns and the con-cerns of various green movements that chal-

lenge, among other things, the construction of the proposed North-ern Gateway Enbridge pipeline.

“This event will hon-our the ways of our ancestors as we call on them to help us bring attention to the injustice Indigenous peoples, land and waters are en-countering through the unilateral imposition of

legislative policies that blatantly disregard our Natural Laws and the sacred Treaty relation-ship,” said Brown.

Burns Lake Band Councillor Ron Charlie was also on hand.

“First Nations are not for sale,” he said.

About 50 protesters and supporters turned out for the rally.

Local drummers show up to support protest

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Local drummers rally in support of the Idle No More demonstration.

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Unexpected prob-lems with the current Tom Forsyth Arena pel-let heating system and high expansion costs have led Village of Burns Lake council to shelve plans to extend the heating system to include the upcoming multi-use facility ex-pansion.

In a report to council, Jeff Ragsdale, Develop-ment Services Coordi-nator, recommend that council not expand the pellet heating system.

Ragsdale obtained an estimate from Fire-side Mechanical for expansion costs. They recommended allow-ing at least $400,000 to expand the heating sys-tem to include the new

multi-use facility.According to Rags-

dale’s report, the invest-ment would never show a return.

“The net present value calculations to offset the natural gas consumption, indicate it would take 24 years to

pay for the system,” he said in his report. “But the expected lifespan of the system is only 20 years.”

This means that the pellet heating system expansion would never pay for itself.

Added to the nega-

tive return on invest-ment are the difficulties that the village has been having with the current system.

It is unable to use pellets produced lo-cally due to a higher than optimal moisture content, and the village

has struggled to find a consistent supply.

This situation has been solved for 2013 through an arrange-ment with Starland Timbermart to provide fuel from Pinnacle Pel-let Quesnel at $198 per metric tonne delivered.

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Are you charging into the new year with a list of resolutions and the resolve to stay on top of them and change your life for-ever, or at least for the days you have left?

Another new calendar year actually means one year fewer for you to enjoy. The clock is running out. Despite pre-Christmas prognostications that the world would end in a dramatic finale, it doesn’t look like the universe intends to go out anytime soon.

Did anyone else feel a little tug of self-indulgent hope that something transfor-mative and fantastic would happen to the world right in the middle of our own rela-tively insignificant lives?

Maybe the impulse to see the world as if it were in the final moments of its history stems from some kind of collective but un-conscious will to be important.

Who doesn’t want to be there at a key moment in history? Who doesn’t want to be at the centre of it all?

Was your New Year’s Eve celebration a little like that? Drink enough booze in a party atmosphere and everybody finds that brief moment of euphoria where it seems that you’re at the heart of something per-fect.

Ringing in the new year like that sets us up for a bit of a fall though, doesn’t it? We woke up in the morning and everything was pretty much the same on Jan. 1, 2013 as it was on Dec. 31, 2012.

A changed date on a calendar can’t mean transformative change in a person because change doesn’t come from outside of our-selves.

External changes in circumstances are

temporary, meaningless events unless ac-companied by something coming from in-side a person.

If you look at it that way, like the Christ-mas Grinch’s cousin, the New Year’s Eve Troll, it seems like we expect a lot of a date change.

But maybe you’ll make it work for you this year. If you made some resolution to change your life in a transformative way, I wish you all the best.

Commit to a hike in the forest at least once every couple of weeks. Help others; read a book; learn to listen to your inner voice. Maybe reconnect with old friends or distant family. Start writing a journal. Paint a picture.

Whatever you do to mark the start of an-other new year, keep it simple and keep it personal. Big, dramatic, lights-in-the-sky changes just aren’t that realistic. A turn of the calendar page should tell you that much.

Counting on big changes is like wait-ing for the end of the world. The world is constantly ending all around you (It’s called, ‘getting older’), so all that bother is just a waste of time. Forget about the big changes that tend to be too impersonal to be motivational anyway. Focus on the little things.

Collectively, we’re one year past where we were this time last year. Has the past year been what you expected it to be? If not, what are you going to do to make the 2013 something a little closer to whatever you have in mind for yourself?

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B.C. buys back disputed coal gas lease

tom Fletcher

The B.C. government has agreed to a $20 million compensation deal that will see Shell Canada give up a disputed coalbed gas tenure in the remote Klappan region of northwest B.C.

Shell’s exploration of 4,000 square kilometres at the headwaters of the Skeena, Nass and Stikine Rivers has

been opposed by the Tahltan Nation since the tenure was awarded by the province in 2004. The company drilled three exploration wells in the first year, which it now in-tends to decommission as it leaves the area.

The B.C. government has agreed to provide Shell $20 million in gas royalty credits to compensate for its invest-ment in the Klappan region. That is to be put towards a water recycling project that Shell is building to supply hy-draulic fracturing operations on its shale gas developments in the Peace River region of northeast B.C.

Coalbed gas extraction has additional hazards because of salt-contaminated water that often surfaces with natural gas when coal deposits are drilled. Hydraulic fracturing can be used in coalbed development, but it is more extensively used in drilling deeper shale formations to extract natural gas.

“The Klappan is one of the most sacred and important areas for our people,” said Annita McPhee, president of the Tahltan Central Council. “It is a place of cultural, spiritual, historic and social importance. Our people do not want to see it developed, and we look forward to working with Brit-ish Columbia on achieving that goal.”

McPhee added that the Tahltan have received offers of support from local, provincial, national and international organizations in their opposition to the development.

Shell Canada president Lorraine Mitchelmore said the company’s shale gas tenures in the northeastern B.C. offer “better commercial and geological prospects,” and sustain-able water use is important to that development.

Energy Minister Rich Coleman said shale deposits of-fer much greater gas volumes, in regions where roads and other infrastructure already exist.

Aboriginal Relations Minister Ida Chong said the govern-ment is looking forward to further “government-to-govern-ment” talks with the Tahltan over resource development in their entire traditional territory.

Doug Donaldson, NDP MLA for Stikine, said protests against coalbed gas drilling in the Klappan are similar to those directed against the Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal.

“People in the northwest understand the importance of re-source industries, but they also understand that it’s impos-sible to put a price tag on a clean environment,” Donaldson said.

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mill explosion.Lake Babine Nation

Chief Wilf Adam said to Lakes District News the Margaret Patrick Hall will remain open un-til things have calmed down.

"The hall has been open since 9 p.m. last night and we have grief councillors on hand. Our members are also helping each other get through this sad time," Chief Adam said.

According to Chief Adam, once the fire stops burning at the mill, the search will continue for two miss-ing men.

He said, "One of the employees is Stellat'en but lives at the Wet'suwet'en vil-lage and the other, Carl Charlie is from Lake Babine Nation.

"We do not want to say anything other than they are missing ... they are just missing," said Chief Adam.

Meteorite, or mete-or-wrong?

Published: March 21, 2012

A Burns Lake man thinks he has possibly found three meteorite craters and is pushing for a geologist to come to Burns Lake to solve the mystery.

Joseph Driscol said to Lakes District News that he has been trying to get the

word out to any level of government for well over a year, expecting that if the meteorite craters are confirmed, Burns Lake could be-come a tourist mecca for meteorite and rock hounds.

While Driscol thinks what he has found could be meteorite craters, he said the help of a geolo-gist is needed to prove it.

Perry Sebastian missing

Published January 11, 2012

At approximately 10 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2012, the Burns Lake RCMP detachment received a


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Snowshoeing in the Lakes DistrictI am sure that you rang in the New Year with many resolutions and some expectations. As most people begin the year determined to better their health, those of us at Burns Lake Community Forest have a suggestion. Snowshoeing. It is a low impact exercise that allows you to take advantage of the many trails available in the Lakes District. It is easy and requires no training. You can use poles to help stabilize you while walking. Snowshoes themselves have evolved over the years. You can now buy snowshoes that are lightweight and pink or blue or whatever colour preference you have. Some snowshoes are even designed for running.

So borrow, buy or beg a pair, slip on your winter boots and get hiking winter style. Oh, and remember if you are buying a pair, try shopping locally.

Chaos ruled su-preme at Burns Lake mill explosion

Published: January 21, 2012

At approximately 8 p.m. on Jan. 20 2012, a large explosion and fire occurred at Babine For-est Products sawmill, East of Burns Lake.

Media from across the province gathered at the Village of Burns Lake’s council cham-bers Saturday to hear details after the Babine Forest Products explo-sion and fire that de-stroyed the sawmill late Friday.

Jim McBride, fire chief for the Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Depart-ment, gave a stark as-sessment.

“I have never seen the devastation that I wit-nessed last night. When I arrived, the mill was completely engulfed in flames. It was devasta-tion ... chaos reigned supreme."

Chief Gerow added, “I spent the evening at the hospital and I can tell you they were working under incred-ible odds. There was 19 injured arriving at the hospital within four hours. They were all tri-aged locally and sent to Prince George, then assessed and sent on to other hospitals. There was also a foot of snow that fell in Burns Lake last night and the airport could not be used to air-lift patients due to the weather. With limited resources, everyone did and incredible job and I salute their efforts.”

Second body found in Babine mill fire


The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that a second individual has been found dead in the debris of the Babine

Burns Lake was in shock Jan. 28, 2012 because of Babine Forest Products mill explosion.

Forest Products saw-mill, leveled by an ex-plosion and fire Jan. 20.

Kenny Michell mak-ing good progress

Published: March 28, 2012

Theresa Michell said to Lakes District News that she is thankful her husband Kenny Michell is alive and well.

Kenny, 54, who was badly injured in the Babine Forest Prod-ucts explosion and fire approximately two months ago, was airlift-ed to a specialized burn unit at Vancouver Gen-eral Hospital in criti-cal condition, however Theresa said he is now starting to make some progress in his recovery.

She said to Lakes Dis-trict News that Kenny is up on his feet using a walker with the help of doctors, for the first time since the accident.

"Kenny cannot walk on his own yet and is hardly moving his arms as he got skin grafts on both arms and his back," she said.

Michell, 54, suffered severe burns to his head, neck, back and arms in the Jan. 20, 2012 disas-ter. He is the only pa-tient still hospitalized, of the 19 injured Babine

Forest Products work-ers.

Theresa also ex-pressed her gratitude to the Lakes District Hos-pital and all the volun-teers that helped out on the night of the tragedy.

"We also appreci-ate all the prayers and love that everyone has been sending us during Kenny's healing journey and we hope to be back home soon," she said.

As reported in the Lakes District News edition of Feb. 29, 2012, sawmill worker Derek MacDonald returned home from the Vancou-ver General Hospital late last month. John Bertacco, Lake Babine Nation councillor said to Lakes District News that while MacDonald is back home in Burns Lake, he is still receiv-ing treatment for his ex-tensive burns.

Support centre opened at Margaret Patrick Memorial Hall


Family, friends and concerned community members have been flooding into Lake Babine Nation's Mar-garet Patrick Memorial Hall since news of the Babine Forest Products

The community roots for Kenny Michell as he makes good progress.

Theresa Michell PJ’s mom believes her sone is still alive

report of a missing adult male.

Perry Sebastian, Jr., also known as PJ, 28 years old of Hagwil-get, B.C., was report-edly last seen during the early morning hours of Dec. 26, 2011, near Southbank.

Rio Tinto Alcan re-turns Cheslatta Carri-er Nation's traditional territory

Published: February 08, 2012

Last Monday, Rio Tinto Alcan officially completed the trans-fer of approximately 11,000 acres of land, with an assessed value of $1.2 million, to the Cheslatta Carrier Na-tion.

The land transfer was made official in a ceremony held at the Grassy Plains Commu-nity Hall.

During the ceremony, Cheslatta member, Abel Peters, aged 89, handed over six vintage Cana-dian dollar bills to Paul Henning vice president of strategic projects for Rio Tinto Alcan, as full payment for the land.

According to Cheslatta Carrier Na-tion’s Chief Richard

Peters, the terms of the 2012 land transaction are much more favour-able now, than 60 years ago when, in 1952, 29 year old Abel Peters translated the terms of surrender of the land to the Cheslatta people.

Former Cheslatta Carrier Nation Chief Corrina Leween said, “For many years we

struggled to keep the land issue alive and on the table. The spirit of my ancestors and the sorrow and grief that they carried all of their lives, inspired us to never give up on their dream, to once again own our homelands outright. Today we shed tears of pride and joy.”


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The organizers of the Lakes District Community Christmas dinner would like to thank the generous organizations and

individuals whose donations helped to make this event a success.

OrganizationsNorthern Health Authority Corporate OfficeUnited Steelworkers Union - Local 1-424RDBN Electoral Area B (Burns Lake Rural)RDBN Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural)Bulkley Valley Credit UnionNew Gold Inc.Burns Lake RotaryNorthern Health Lakes and Omineca OfficeHampton Affiliates – Babine and DeckerLakes District Maintenance

IndividualsJohn IllesWillson’s General PlumbingJohn and Sandra Barth

In-Kind DonationsBurns Lake Public LibraryCJ EnterprisesCNC Professional Cook ProgramRexall DrugsStarland SupplyTweedsmuir Rod and Gun ClubWoodland BakeryLakes District Secondary SchoolBurns Lake BandCollege of New CaledoniaLakes District NewsLDFC Printing and StationaryYour Dollar Store With MoreOverwaitea FoodsLakes District Film Appreciation SocietyFieldsThe Bargain! Shop

Door PrizesBabine Lake ResortBurns Lake AutoBulkley Valley Credit UnionGwyn's Green GrocerLakes District Arts CouncilLD Cancer SocietyLD Film Appreciation SocietyMatilda D'SilvaRio Tinto AlcanNAPA Auto PartsRainbow Gas BarRCMPSne C'al Yegh Gas BarSubwayTakysie Lake ResortThe Comfort ZoneReal Canadian Wholesale Club

We would also like to thank the many volunteers who contributed to the success of this event. Your selfless donation of time at such a busy time of the year helped feed 600 people, allowed

for visits with Santa, and Christmas carolling by friends and neighbours!A special thank you to the staff and students at Lakes District Secondary School and to caterer

Naomi Hanson and her assistant Margreet Slot who made this dinner possible.Alana ShortAdrienne HiebertAlec PhillipsAlicia Vanderkooi Amy DashAndré DubéAndrea ThomAngelika PosseltAnne Currie Art 11/12 ClassArt 9/10 ClassAustin MillerBarb BallBeckie WattsBernice MageeBlake AbrahamBrendan AlecBrendan SwensonBrian LittleBrian VossenBysouth FamilyCaitlyn McMahonCarey DerksenCarla FoxCarroll EdmundCathie MoroskiCecile PhillipsChantal TomChris Ivany

Christine AndersonConnor VanderkooiConnor VossenCorrine SwensonDavis FamilyDebbie Ross Debbie WestDeborah Jones-MiddletonDeneve VanderwolfDesi BaillieDolores KennedyDon GunnDonna BrochezDonna HarrisonDonna PayntonD'Silva FamilyElaine ChapmanElise DubéElizabeth VargheseEvenlyn HuthinsonFred Bigler Gail ChapmanGail MartinGail SchroederGarth O'MearaGarth SchienbeinGlen FranzHelen BrunetteHelen BrownIleasha Gooding

Jacob PresseyJamie PeeblesJanelle O'mearaJasmine TomJason LlewellynJean MarrJean VossenJenna BettJessica KilpatrickJim and Diane McBrideJoan MillerJoe HutchinsonKaren DueckKaren SirfalkKarl PaulsonKarla IvanyKay SaulKim DezamitsKim SamLD Community ChoirLaura BlackwellLaurie NeaveLee CalhounLily FergusonLisa O'mearaLisa PuglasLizzy Michell Lois KoopLorena BetempsLouise Llewellyn

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Starting January 11, 2013and ending March 8, 2013Costs: $20.00 (includes tax)

Registration at the Village of Burns Lake Offi ceOnline Registration will be available atwww.pacifi csportnorthernbc.com

(http://www.pacifi csportnorthernbc.com/events/xploresportz-kheet-winter )

Helping free hand on Omenica Ski Club

Walter Strong photo

Water Strong photo

An Omineca Ski Club sno-cat is returned to the ski grounds after extensive mechanical work by Lloyd Worthing (L) and Al Stanyer. Gunter Hoehn ® was on hand to help with unloading the machine. Repairs like this are made possible through donations of labour and parts.

LONG TIME SERVICERita Bridal (centre), receives a long-time service commemorative gift from Kevin White, president of the Burns Lake Curling Club and Sandy Dore. Bridal has been curling in Burns Lake since 1968, and has been involved in all aspects of the club over the years, from making ice to taking care of the clubs many trophies and awards.


ENT

ERTAIN

MENT

The Lakes District Festival

Associationis currently looking for volunteers. Phone Lois @ (250) 695-6699.

Golden Violin

Calvin Dyck coming to Burns Lake Monday Jan. 21 at the First Mennonite Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets still available.

Hwy 16 • Cold Beer Store: 250-692-3622 • Pub: 250-692-3078

Wing & Prawn Night Every Wednesday 35¢

each

Daily Lunch, Dinner & Drink Specials

KiDS weLcome...Come check out our family section

and have dinner with the whole family!

Newly Renovated

come check us out

Burns Lake 165 Francois Lake Dr.Phone: 1-250-692-7725

The Team at Starland thanks each one of our customers and friends

for their support in 2012.

We look forward toserving you even better

in 2013!

101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake, Phone: 250-692-3337

Here’s wishing you the happiest of holidays...

The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Closed from Saturday,

December 22 to Wednesday,

January 2

And a wonderful

2013!

Sign up your business on the Village’s new database and your info will be shared with employers completing major infrastructure projects in Burns Lake.

New BusiNess RegistRy & PRocuRemeNt DataBase

http://www.burnslake.ca/village/102/business+registry

CONTRIBUTED

Vanderhoof RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit are cur-rently investigating the fatal shooting of an 18 year old female from Vander-hoof B.C.

On Dec. 20, 2012 at approximately 4:39 p.m., Vanderhoof RCMP were notified that a female victim was being transported to the University Hospital of Northern British Colum-bia with a life threatening gunshot wound. The victim underwent sur-gery but later succumbed to her inju-

ries.“The North District Major Crime

Unit is currently investigating this tragic event” stated Cst. Lesley Smith, North District Media Relations Offi-cer “RCMP are in the infancy stages of the investigation and an update will be provided once more has been learned”.

Anyone with information regard-ing this incident is asked to contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at (250) 567-2222 or if you would like to remain anonymous, please call Crimestop-pers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Fatal gun shot to 18 year old girl

SENIORS CURLINGTuesday and Thursday mornings10 - 12 p.m. For more info call

Scotty Fields at 692-3768.

SENIORS CURLINGTuesday and Thursday mornings 10 - 12 p.m.

For more info callScotty Fields at 692-3768.

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For more information call Scotty Fields at 692-3768.

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SENIORS CURLINGTuesday and Thursday mornings10 - 12 p.m. For more info call

Scotty Fields at 692-3768.

Money for theatre and arts

John Illes (centre right) accepts a cheque on behalf of the Lakes District Film Society for $5,425 from the Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund. The money is for upgrades to the Beacon Theatre, Burns Lake’s volunteer, community run theatre. Rosanne Murray (L), Mike Robertson, John Illes, and Lianne Olson.

Mike Robertson (L) and Dan Boudreau flank Rosanna Murray and Erin Martens. Martens was accepting a cheque from the Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund for $28,125 on behalf CFDC Nadina and Enterprising Artisans.

Walter Strong photos


COMMUN

ITY

Rotary Calendars

The 2013 Burns Lake Rotary Calendars are in. Please come by Lakes District News or Western Financial in the Lakeview Mall to pick your calendar up today. Please pay with cash or cheque - no debt.

Beautiful Baby

ContestEnter your baby into the Lakes District News and win a $100 savings account Courtesy of Bulkley Valley Credit Union.

Upgrading & Employment Prep./Retraining Adult Education Centre (Upgrading & Gr. 12) Employment Program (Focus) Ongoing Registration Spring Programs 2013 Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (Grassy Plains) Jan. 14 – April 19 Carpentry Foundation Level Jan. 21 – July 12 Mining Industry Certificate (MINE) Feb. 4 – Jun. 7 Office Essential Skills (Grassy Plains) Apr. 22 – June 28 Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Sept. 23 – Dec. 13 Pre-apprentice Training Jan. 28 – June 14 Online University/College Credit Courses 2013 FASD 260: Overview of FASD Jan. 9 or Feb.6 FASD 325: Developmental Disabilities & FASD Jan. 23 OASW 102: Culturally Appropriate Practices for Working with Aboriginal Families Feb. 6 FASD 301: Fundamentals & Professional Implications Feb. 6 FASD 300: Support Strategies Feb. 6 or Apr. 24 FASD 305: Brain & Behaviour Feb. 27 Face to Face ABST 100: Intro. To the Worldview of First Nations People Jan. 7 SSWK 142: Helping Skills: Practical Applications Jan. 7 SSWK 151: History and Philosophy of Social Welfare Policy Jan. 7 BIO 103: Biology for Humanities and Social Science Students 1 Feb. 4

If you are interested in registering in any of these programs our staff will be pleased to assist you when our offices reopen January 7, 2013. Happy Holidays!

The Lakes Economic Development Fund (LEDA) accepts a cheque from the Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund in Burns Lake on Dec. 19, 2012. The $7,500 cheque is to go towards village beautification programs. (L) Mayor Luke Strimbold, Lianne Olson, Rosanne Murray, Cindy Shelford (LEDA), Mike Robertson and Dan Boudreau.

BEAUTIFUL MONEY

Walter Strong photo

WALTER STRONG

“I want to help people who want to help them-selves,” Cole Clifford said of his approach to personal training. He doesn’t have much pa-tience for those who expect to have their mo-tivation given to them.

Clifford knows about the motivation it takes to perform at the limit of one’s physical abil-ity. A former rowing coach, he continues to compete in masters rowing events and most recently took second place with his eight-man crew at a British Masters rowing regatta.

Clifford previously owned a gym in Burns Lake and at the time wrote a book to help his gym clients under-

stand the dietary prin-ciples that need to ac-company any workout regime. He has since updated and re-released the book in a new edi-tion, “Changing You: your guide to a slimmer, stronger body”.

Judy Sheldrick, a reg-istered nurse in Burns Lake, had been train-ing under the guidance of Clifford for a couple of weeks when she took a few moments to sit down and describe her experience with Clif-ford.

“Fitness isn’t a drive-through experience; it’s not easy,” she said in describing the challeng-ing routine that Clifford expects of her and any-one he trains.

“I work 12 hour shifts, and fit in exercise four times a week,” she said.

Her goal with training under Clifford’s guid-ance is to eventually be comfortable on her own

Local trainer wants to help people

Fitness and nutrition

in gym, with the knowl-edge and experience to handle the weights and fitness machines safely and effectively.

But exercise without good nutrition is a sab-otaged effort that will have discouraging re-sults Clifford explained. “Hard work with no re-sults sucks,” he said.

“Nutritional intake is at least 50 per cent of the equation,” Clifford said. “Only when you apply yourself equally to both your training and the what, when and how much you eat, that you will ever have the satisfaction that comes with achieving your goals.”

Those goals aren’t necessarily about look-ing good in front of the mirror or fitting into smaller dress or pants size. “Vanity shouldn’t be the goal. You can be overweight but vital,” he said. “What good is a skinny body that isn’t functional?”

Sheldrick shares Clif-ford’s emphasis on the practical side of being fit and healthy. For her it all comes down to a simple, practical ques-tion.

“Do you want to be able to get out of bed yourself or do you want a nurse to help you?” she asked.

“You can have an ac-tive and disease-free life,” Clifford explains. “My lofty goal is to teach as many people as possible how to do this.”

Clifford’s book is available in hardcopy and as an e-book down-load at coleclifford.com

Judy Sheldrick gets the thumbs up from Cole Clifford, personal trainer and author of Changing You.

Walter Strong photo


Answers on page 15

CLUES ACROSS 1. Easy as 1-2-3 4. Goat and camel hair fabric 7. A woman’s undergar-ment 10. British bathrooms 12. Assemblages of parts

into one entity 14. Semitic fertility god 15. Dull & uninteresting 16. Yemen capital 17. Stare impertinently 18. Banished persons 20. Heart failure & energy supplement

22. Reduction in force 23. Women’s ___ move-ment 24. Polynesian wrapped skirt 26. Double-reed instru-ments 29. Own (Scottish)

No need to contact ICBC.We process ICBC glass claims

from start to fi nish.

Free washer fl uid and car wash (inside and out)

with windshield replacements.

THE SIGN SAYS IT

ALL...

Phone: 250-692-3805Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, B.C.

EagleAutomotive Center

ICBC Accredited Collision Repair

Shop

Copies of the 2012 L.D. Festival Association syllabus are now available at the following: Burns Lake Library, Western Financial Group; Burns Lake and Smithers, Artisan Centre, Countrywide Print-ing; Houston or phone Boni Lambert at (250) 692-3648

The Lakes District Of� ce of the Canadian Can-cer Society. Call us at (250) 692-7203. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888-939-3333. New volunteers are always welcome.

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.

To list your nonpro� t coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News of� ce 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 aspeci� c date.

ChurchDirectory

Lakes District& Area

The newly renovated

Omineca Ski Club Day LodgeIS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL

for meetings, conferences and events. With a brand new kitchen featuring two stoves as well as dishes and utensils for up to 120 guests,

the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.

To book a rental: please contact Terri Dickson at (250) 695-6684, (250) 692-6684 (cell), or work at

1-877-695-6635. Email: [email protected]

website: www.ominecaskiclub.com

Grassy Plains Gospel Church

Sunday Service:10:45 am

250-694-3329 (Church)

ST. PAUL’SUNITED CHURCH

136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

Sunday Worship 10:00amALL ARE WELCOMEMinistry led by lay leaders

Phone 250-692-7202

IMMACULATA-Catholic Church

248 - 3rd Avenue,Phone: 250-692-3568Saturday 7:30 p.m.Sunday 10:00 a.m.

~ Everyone Welcome ~

FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Kerr Road, Burns LakeChurch Service at 10:30 am

Sunday School at 9:15 am for all ages, Youth Group Fridays 7-9 pm

250-692-3259

Sunday 10:00AMPresident Lambert 694-3748

Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-695-6316 Everyone Welcome

THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH

Sunday Morning Services:Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057

Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Seventh Day Adventist Church GroupMeets Saturdays at

10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

250-695-6586

Burns LakeCommunity Church

Pastor John Neufeld250-692-7949

OLD LANDMARKSCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

At Muriel Mould Primary School

SUNDAY, 10:30 AMContact: Roland & Lisa Cataford

250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~

Burns LakePENTECOSTAL CHURCH

724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 amCelebrating the Love of GodPastor Henry Washington

250-692-7464

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch #50

30. Summer window dressings 35. Many not ands 36. Paddle 37. Being a single unit 38. Silly behavior 44. Insecticide 45. A blank area 46. Reduces stress 48. Morning moisture 49. Tear away roughly 50. Elevated 53. Cristobalite 56. Baseball’s Ruth 57. Indian monetary unit 59. Contest of speed 61. Having a slanted direction 62. Gross receipts 63. A river in NE Spain 64. The brain and spinal cord (abbr.) 65. Dynegy Inc. on NYSE 66. Japanese monetary unitCLUES DOWN 1. Linen vestment worn by priests 2. The trunk of a tree 3. Transmission line cable 4. Freshwater duck genus 5. Bulk storage container 6. Oil obtained from � owers 7. Shopping containers

8. Abnormal breathing 9. Brew 11. Bake eggs in their shells 12. Serviceable 13. A person in the navy 14. A child’s slight injury 19. Fain 21. Supports trestletree 24. Parian Chronicle discovery site 25. Greek famous for fables 27. Farcical afterpiece 28. Dispatches by mail 29. Hall of Fame (abbr.) 31. Aah 32. Unnaturally pale 33. Before 34. Fixed in one’s purpose 39. Madames 40. Frosts 41. City drains 42. Baseball playoff 43. Cruise 47. Steeple 50. Precipitation 51. Cas____: winter melons 52. A unit of two 53. Viewed 54. Taxis 55. 4840 square yards 56. London radio station 58. Perform work regularly 60. Longest geological time

Island GospelFellowship

Gerow Island, Highway 35Sunday School for all ages

begins @ 9:30 amWorship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

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thank a Veteran.Support yourlocal Legion.

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“Members and bona fi de guests welcome” Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 4:00-8:00 pm email: [email protected] Phone: 250-692-3232

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Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

Call Branislav 250-692-1812

Complete Commercial/Residential/Industrial Janitorial ServiceAll Floors, Carpets, Windows,

Upholstery, made like new

Friday, January 4

Roast Pork &Apple Stuffi ng $14

Friday, January 4

Roast Pork & Apple

Stuffi ng $14

Friday, January 11

Roast Beef & Yorkshire

$14

Friday, January 18

BBQ Ribs& Wings

$14

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NEWS

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Sometimes it takes more time and money than it’s worth to follow through with something that originally seemed like a good idea. Don’t think of it as giving up but redirecting.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It may take a little more time to work through the long to-do list, but that will make the satisfaction of getting the job done that much more worth it, Aquarius.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Words can be interpreted in many different ways, Pi-sces. Choose what you say wisely so you don’t give anyone the wrong impression.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there are some things that need to be accomplished this week despite the your reservations. Find a way to make the best of the situ-ation.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, enjoy an active week ahead that includes a very busy social schedule. Instead of trying to swim against the tide, let it take you along.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Take care of things on your own this week, Gemini. Others around you will be just as busy, so put your head down and get started on the many tasks at hand.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Sarcasm is not the right ap-proach this week, Cancer. Focus on being amiable to all of the people you interact with the next few days and reap the rewards.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Secrets have a funny way of catching up with you, Leo. Although it can be hard to be honest, upcoming situations will work out much more easily if you are.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You have no reason to ques-tion your confidence this week, Virgo. Give yourself a pep talk to make it through a sticky situation, and things will turn out alright.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You are coasting on a high of good fortune, Libra. Don’t worry, it isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. Enjoy all of the opportunities that come your way.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It takes more than just good ideas to find success, Scorpio. There is also a lot of follow-through and legwork that goes into every scenario. Start working through the particulars.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You won’t be able to rest until you solve a problem that has been bugging you, Sagittarius. But the solution won’t immediately present itself.

WORD SEARCH SUDOKU

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Heritage Centre Farmer’s Market Last Saturday of the month 9:00am-3:00pm

For more info or table rental call 250-692-9799

MEET US AT THE

Computer Repairs, Sales & Training

Hwy 16, Burns LakeOpen 9am-6pm Mon.-Fri.,

12pm-4pm on Sat.

Phone: 250-692-7773email:

[email protected]

Australian Police Concerned By Apple’s iOS6 Map App

Apple’s map app for the iOS has been under a lot of heat over the last few months, and apparently so are a few of the people who’ve been trying to use it. It seems that last weekend a group of six motorists became stranded in Australia’s Murrey Sunset National Park, an area where it is not uncommon to see scorching temperatures of 46 degrees Celsius. The motorists were in fact trying to reach the inland city of Mildura, but the app steered them nearly 70 kilometers off course into a scathingly hot National Park, with no nearby water supply. The motorists were rescued by local police officers, who are now warning people to use other means of navigating until the problems with the app have been rectified. Apple created quite an uproar in September when it decided not to include Google Maps in iOS 6, forcing people to use Apple’s own app. The gaffe has already lead to the firing of two senior members of Apple’s software development staff, but months later the problem still has yet to be resolved.

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made daily

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Hand made, hand painted Every piece is unique, no two are the same.

Bird houses, snow meters, bird feeders, grow charts, bat boxes

and large crib boards.

Bird Houses ‘n Other StuffGreat

Christmas Gifts!

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SEASON SPECIAL ON

FIREWOODKeep warm for the Winter

Random length trim blocks under 24”(6x6 and 4x4)

By the dump truck load$280 in town $300 within 25kms of Burns Lake

Truck rates after 25kms

Call (250) 696-3211 (leave message)

Information Information

Announcements

InformationALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake Meet-ings: Tuesday 7:30 pm Catho-lic Church, Saturday 7:30 pm - Catholic Church. For informa-tion or transportation call (250) 692-6867 / (250) 698-7325 / (778) 669-0070

Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSSouthside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gos-pel Church. For more informa-tion: (250) 694-3682

Anyone needing information on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533

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

PLANNING a wedding or an-niversary party? Looking for plastic fl owers 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

Announcements

InformationCRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUI-CIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confi dential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.562.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also pro-vide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.nor thernyouthonline.ca (4:00 to 11:00 pm daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.

FOOD BANK hours starting Sept. 2012: Distribution days will be the fi rst and third Tues-day of each month. Clients should come at 11am. One box per month for each house-hold. 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 re-ceipt, please mail your dona-tion to: Lakes District Food Bank, Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Volume 91 - No. 02 www.ldnews.net $1.34 HST inc.

NEWSBurns Lake

RCMP solve

snowmobile

mystery on

Pinkut Lake. p6

COMMUNITY

Lakes District

Secondary School

student Julia Varghese

receives a Governor

General’s award. p14

Phone: 250.692.1700 • Fax: 250.692.1750 • Toll Free: 1.866.692.1943

545 Highway 16 West • PO Box 5000, Burns Lake, BC • V0J 1E0

Email: [email protected] • Website: www.cnc.bc.ca/lakesdistrict

Some fundingmay be

available to assist

applicants!

You’ll Dig Mining!MINE – Mining Industry Certi cate

An entry level skills program to increase employment

opportunities in mines.

February 7 to May 27, 2011

It is projected that 17,000 job vacancies could develop in the mining industry in BC over the next decade.*

*(According to the BC Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry Human Resources Strategy, 2008)

by Rebecca Billard

Over the Christ-

mas holiday period an

anonymous poet or po-

ets took pen to paper in

order to write a poem

entitled ‘Twas the night

before Christmas’.

The poem, which was

distributed to fax ma-

chines and parking lots

across town focused

on municipal politics,

slamming mayor Ber-

nice Magee and coun-

cillors Quentin Beach,

Eileen Benedict, John

Illes and Luke Strim-

bold. Lines in the first poem

also mention Village of

Burns Lake employees

Dan Deschamps, recre-

ation director and acting

energy coordinator Jeff

Ragsdale.

The poem accuses

mayor and council of

blowing the town’s bud-

get on Christmas lights

and town ‘pretties’

while neglecting the

needs of local business-

es and taking the over

the reigns of Comfor

Management Services

Ltd. A section of the poem

reads; “... And then in

a winkling the budget

was blown, the coun-

cil once again, taking

care of their own. As I

drew out my wallet and

was turning around, the

taxes went up and the

services went down.

No sidewalks for kids,

no dog catcher too. Our

town was all tarnished,

we didn’t know what

to do. An arena to pay

for, a tax on our backs,

it was plain to see that

our little town lacks.

The mayor said don’t

fear, we will all again

be merry. We’ll just use

up Comfor, no need to

be wary.”

Then last week a sec-

ond poem was anony-

mously circulated which

hit back at the first poet,

ironically for writing an

anonymous poem.

The untitled poem,

which also followed the

Twas the night before

Christmas format of the

first defended mayor

and council, likening

the first poet to a Christ-

mas grinch.

The poem stated:

“Twas the day after

Christmas and all over

town, a poem was trav-

eling like some hand

me down. A grinch pick

pocketed a season tradi-

tion, and changed all the

words to reflect his po-

sition. His ethics were

lacking, his knowledge

was sparse. He tried to

convince us that mayor

Magee was the reason

his friends all shop in

P.G. ...”A third poem in the

form of a song was then

circulated again with a

focus on the local mu-

nicipal government.

This time the words

Burns

Lake’s war

of wordsMystery poems circulating

cause a stir

Burns Lake Braves # 19, Steve Wilejto (R) scored the second goal of the night in the first few minutes of the game

against the Houston Luckies last Saturday night. The game, held at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena in Burns Lake

attracted a large crowd of supporters for both the Burns Lake Braves and the Houston Luckies. For the story and

more pictures turn to page 9. Also see www.ldnews.net for more pictures of the game.BRAVES DEFEAT HOUSTON

Rebecca Billard photo More on page 3 ...

OMMUNITYkes District

econdary School

udent Julia Varghese

eceives a Governor

General’s award. p14

Soommmee efundndiningnggmay bey be e

il blelg Industry Certi cate

rogram to increase employment

by Rebecca Billard

Over the Christ-

mas holiday period an

anonymous poet or po-

ets took pen to paper in

order to write a poem

entitled ‘Twas the night

before Christmas’.

The poem, which was

distributed to fax ma-

chines and parking lots

across town focused

on municipal politics,

slamming mayor Ber-

nice Magee and coun-

cillors Quentin Beach,

Eileen Benedict, John

Illes and Luke Strim-

bold. Lines in the first poem

also mention Village of

Burns Lake employees

Dan Deschamps, recre-

ation director and acting

energy coordinator Jeff

Ragsdale.

The poem accuses

mayor and council of

blowing the town’s bud-

get on Christmas lights

and town ‘pretties’

while neglecting the

needs of local business-

es and taking the over

the reigns of Comfor

Management Services

Ltd. A section of the poem

reads; “... And then in

a winkling the budget

was blown, the coun-

cil once again, taking

care of their own. As I

drew out my wallet and

was turning around, the

taxes went up and the

services went down.

No sidewalks for kids,

no dog catcher too. Our

town was all tarnished,

we didn’t know what

to do. An arena to pay

for, a tax on our backs,

it was plain to see that

our little town lacks.

The mayor said don’t

fear, we will all again

be merry. We’ll just use

up Comfor, no need to

be wary.”

Then last week a sec-

ond poem was anony-

mously circulated which

hit back at the first poet,

ironically for writing an

anonymous poem.

The untitled poem,

which also followed the

Twas the night before

Christmas format of the

first defended mayor

and council, likening

the first poet to a Christ-

mas grinch.

The poem stated:

“Twas the day after

Christmas and all over

town, a poem was trav-

eling like some hand

me down. A grinch pick

pocketed a season tradi-

tion, and changed all the

words to reflect his po-

sition. His ethics were

lacking, his knowledge

was sparse. He tried to

convince us that mayor

Magee was the reason

his friends all shop in

P.G. ...”A third poem in the

form of a song was then

circulated again with a

focus on the local mu-

nicipal government.

This time the words

Burns

Lake’s war

of wordsMystery poems circulating

cause a stir

game ies Lake ry and

ard photo More on page 3 ...

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Ed passed away peacefully on De-cember 15, 2012 at the Burns Lake Hospital after a short illness. His loving wife Mary predeceased him, some 4 years ago.

His children Nuala, Elisia, Gerry, Edmond, Rosemary, Patrick and Patricia; his 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and numerous friends in both Ireland and Canada will miss Ed.

He was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland on June 3, 1927 to Peter and Aleshia Clancy to a family of 9 children. He was the eldest male sibling of 3 brothers and 5 sisters. He is survived by 4 of his sisters.

Ed was always very active and athletically inclined. By the age 16 he joined the cadets and by age 18 his military interests resulted in him enlisting in the Irish Army. Ed spent 22 years in the military during which time he saw active duty as part of UN Peacekeeping Forces in the Congo and Cypress. He had a distinguished service record.

In 1965, Ed and Mary made the “big decision” and moved to Canada. Ed was in the advance group to Kinder-sly, Saskatchewan but the family settled some 6 months later in Burns Lake, due in large part to Father Silke’s Irish in� uences.

Ed was always a hard worker and his � rst job found him at Omenica lumber. From there he spent a num-ber of years at the Village of Burns Lake and, eventually, he spent the majority of his career with Paci� c Northern Gas where he retired in 1992.

He was very active in the Catholic Church, the Legion and in the com-munity in general throughout his 47 years in Burns Lake. Many will remember the engaging “Irish ceil-idhs” at the Clancy house over the years. Ed loved to dance with Mary, play the spoons and the harmonica and, of course, play table tennis and darts with all his “buds”. He took to golf after retirement and truly en-joyed the game until last year. Every few years he would return home to Ireland for family and the odd pint of Guinness. But, he truly loved his adopted home of Canada and, of course, the Bluejays and hockey.

In 2001 Mary entered the Pines with Dementia and during her 7 years there, Ed was a daily regular, caring for her and others. He volunteered his time generously and truly provid-ed a helping hand wherever needed.

Ed also was also a steadfast and loyal member of the Burns Lake Legion. He was proud of his military service and the role that servicemen and women play in world events.

Typically Irish, Ed loved a good story or yarn and, of course, was adept at recounting his fair share of experi-ences. We know that he will likely be enjoying a “cool one” up there and sharing his love of sport and family.

Slainte Dad!!

Edward (Ed) Joseph ClancyJune 3, 1927 - D� ember 15, 2012

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General ManagerBurns Lake Native Development Corporation is a First Nations owned and driven organization. With a strong working relationship with its Board of Directors the organization is committed to promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth development within its six member first nations.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate for this half-time position (moving to full time pending resources) will demonstrate - financial management skills - good written and oral skills - strong management skills and project management experience - experience working with a board of directors - hands-on HR management skills - familiarity with lending principles - experience in community economic development - experience in a non- profit organization - must have experience in proposal writing, forestry, logging and value added operations - good understanding of dealing with first nation communities

Responsibilities: - co-ordinating meetings of, and reporting to, Board and its committees - assisting Board formulate policies and programs - overseeing administration - planning, developing and monitoring budgets and performance targets - developing and maintaining HR policies; recruiting, training, supervising staff - leading economic development initiatives

Applicants ideally will have several years management experience, post secondary education in a business related field, familiarity with log harvesting, small business lending and an ability to work with diverse client and partnership groups. Aboriginal ancestry is an asset.

Please submit resumes by January 7, 2013 to:

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JOB POSTINGLake Babine Nation

OPERATIONS MANAGERThe Operations Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for providing office management services: maintaining office services and efficiency; supervising office staff; respond / re-direct community members concerns & issues; enforcing office processes, policies & procedures; and maintaining office records - to the three (3) offices of Lake Babine Nation – Woyenne, Tachet & Ft. Babine.

The Operations Manager will work out of the Woyenne Office.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years Office procedures experience combined with related human resources and financial administrative experience. • 5+ years Supervisory Skills • Computer skills including the spreadsheet and word processing programs, and email at highly proficient level • Effective verbal and listening communication skills • Analytical and problem solving skills • Decision making skills • Reliable vehicle considered an asset

Lake Babine Nation offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Please provide cover letter, resume and three (3) reference letters to:

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Only those short listed will be contacted.

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InformationLOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice offi ce, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on be-reavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EOThe Arthritis Society B.C. and Yukon division is your pri-mary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and ser-vices about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can ac-cess us at the touch of a but-ton. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bcThe Chronic Disease Educa-tion Clinic at the Lakes Dis-trict Hospital is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 8am-4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Dia-betes & Heart Disease. A doc-tors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING“Southside Rural Official Community

Plan Bylaw No. 1653, 2012”Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing pursuant to Sections 890, 891, and 892 of the Local Government Act shall be held regarding “Southside Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1653, 2012” on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 7:00 P.M. at the Grassy Plains Elementary-Junior School, 34310 Keefe’s Landing Road, Grassy Plains, B.C.

“Southside Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1653, 2012” provides a statement of goals, objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the portion of Electoral Area E (Francois / Ootsa Rural) lying south of Francois Lake.”

This Public Hearing is to be held by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area E as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, and copies of the proposed Bylaw and related documents may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 2, 2013 to January 8, 2013 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw will also be made available at the Southside Economic Development Centre.

At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission respecting matters contained in “Southside Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1653, 2012.”

Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to [email protected] must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than January 8, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.

This is the last opportunity for public input on “Southside Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1653, 2012”. The Board can not consider any representations or submissions from the public after the close of this Public Hearing.

For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.

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Please be advised that Klaus Posselt is propos-ing to remove all private land (85 hectares) from Woodlot Licence 0192. This land is located in the Cheslatta area south of Francois Lake. Infor-mation about this propo-sal can be obtained by contacting Ben Wilson, RPF at Box 53 Burns Lake BC V0J 1E0. All in-quiries must be submit-ted to Ben Wilson in writ-ing to the above address by January 16th, 2013. All inquiries will receive a written response.

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