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LDSS students win provincialsLakes District Secondary School (LDSS) students brought home three provincial banners from a snowboarding competition in Revelstoke, B.C., from March 2 to 4.Story on page 2

Residents complain about arena regs

Some community mem-bers have expressed dis-satisfaction regarding the regulations for private ice rental services at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena in Burns Lake.Story on page 5

Chamber has new board of directorsGreg Brown is the new president of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce. Alice Harris is the new treasurer, and Tammy Downton is the new secretary.

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FLAVIO NIENOW

Village council approved the Burns Lake’s 2015 provisional budget in council chambers on March 3, 2015.

Council decided to not increase commercial tax rates while increasing residential, utility, major in-dustry and recreation/non-profit tax rates by one per cent.

The Village of Burns Lake has managed to keep residential tax rates under a two per cent increase over the last few years. In 2014, there was a zero per cent increase; In 2013, the increase was of one per cent; In 2012, the increase was of zero per cent;

And in 2011, there was a two per cent increase.At the start of the meeting, council was looking

at a two per cent increase for residential tax rates but decided to keep that increase at one per cent and raise service fees instead.

Services offered at the Lakeside Multiplex, Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena, and the Burns Lake Curling Club will see an increase of 10 per cent effective July 1, 2015.

A day pass at the Lakeside Multiplex for non-members currently costs $5.50. With the new rate, a day pass will cost $6.05. Three months member-ship at the Lakeside Multiplex currently costs $80, but with the new rate, it will cost $88.

Administrative services such as business licens-es will also see an increase of 10 per cent. Right now a business licence for one year in Burns Lake costs $100; After July 1, a one-year business li-cense will cost $110.

Services offered by public works such as gar-bage collection, garbage bin sales, cemetery, building permits and animal license will not be increased in 2015.

By increasing certain service fees by 10 per cent, the village will generate an extra annual income of

$12,137 from the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena; $1585 from the curling club; $16,926 from the Lakeside Multiplex and $3100 from administrative services - totalling $33,748 annually. However, the village will only receive $16,874 in 2015 since the increases will not be effective before July 2015.

While some councillors said they felt the village should wait until the Lakeside Multiplex com-pleted a year before raising fees, other councillors said they felt it was fair to increase recreation user fees since wages at the Lakeside Multiplex have increased significantly in 2015.

Recreation wages for 2015 total $176,884, compared to $41,644 in 2014 - an increase of almost 325 per cent. When adding arena wages ($159,656), curling club wages ($32,677), and recreation wages ($176,884) for 2015, the to-tal budget for wages at the recreation complex is $369,227, compared to $226,020 in 2014.

Other budget increases include the salary of the Burns Lake fire chief - from $73,980 in 2014 to $77,251 in 2015.

There were no wage increases to office workers, chief administrative officer and department heads

Council decided to increase residential tax rates by one per cent, and not to increase commercial tax rates

Burns Lake’s provisional budget approved

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Spectra Energy is proposing a new natural gas system in B.C. called the Westcoast Connector.

The proposed natural gas pipeline will extend from the Cy-press area of Northeast B.C. (about 110 kms northwest of Fort St. John) to Prince Rupert, passing 330 kms north of Burns Lake through Cranberry Junction.

Kim Haakstad, manager of technical workforce strategy for Spectra Energy, presented the proposed project to community members in Burns Lake on March 4, 2015, during the annual general meeting of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce.

Haakstad said that although Burns Lake is relatively far from the proposed pipeline route, there will still be many opportunities for local employment.

"When we hire our major contractors, they need to be able to make a commitment to find sub-contractors and employees from local communities," she said. "Local people know how to do it."

"Our team also takes every opportunity to participate in local career fairs and business expos all along our project route," she added.

At the peak of construction, 5800 people are expected to be working on the project.

Employment opportunities will include entry level positions

that do not require previous pipeline-related experience since on-the-job training will be provided through to a full range of skilled trade, technical and professional positions.

Trades positions will require specific certifications or enrol-ment in an approved apprenticeship program, and technical and professional positions will require a certificate or diploma from a technical institute or college.

The Westcoast Connector is also expected to create demand for a range of goods and services – everything from heavy equipment and industrial parts to catering, hotel rooms and office supplies.

Those interested in being a supplier with the Westcoast Con-nector are encouraged to register their business at http://www.energyforbc.ca/vendor-registration/

The proposed pipeline would be capable of transporting up to 4.2 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas, would be approxi-mately 850 kilometres in length and up to 48 inches in diameter.

This multi-billion dollar investment will serve BG Group’s proposed Prince Rupert LNG facility on Ridley Island and is ex-pected to help B.C. open doors to new global energy markets.

The Westcoast Connector received its Environmental Assess-ment Certificate in November 2014 and is expected to being con-struction in 2017, with the natural gas line starting service by the end of the decade.

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BurNs Lake BoarDers are proviNciaL champioNsLakes District Secondary School (LDSS) students brought home three provincial banners from Revelstoke, B.C., including the boys snowboarding provincial championship, the girls snowboarding provincial championship and the overall combined snowboarding provincial banner. The championship took place from March 2 to 4, 2015. According to coach Patti Dube, these are the best results that LDSS has ever had. Overall standings in the province for boys are: 1st Sam Goertzen; 3rd Tristen Puglas; 4th Chase Clovis; 7th Bryce Gray. Overall standings in the province for girls are: 1st Elise Dube; 6th Nisa Hofer; 7th Kandice Wainwright; 8th Savannah Nathaus. For more results, check page 19.

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chief administrative officer and department heads of the Village of Burns Lake in 2015. However, there was a 1.5 per cent in-crease to union wages for public works crew and multiplex/arena crew as per their union contract. Mayor and council also had an increase in their remuneration in 2015.

During the meeting, village staff also identified timing issues with the Eighth Avenue resurfacing project.

The grant money that council is expecting to repair the road - the strategic priorities fund - will not be releasing approvals for grant funding until September 2015. This will likely set the

project back until 2016. In the meantime, Eighth Avenue needs repair work immediately. Staff requested an additional $10,000 to be added to operating expense for surface repair.

Council agreed that repairing Eighth Avenue is a priority for the village, and allocated $10,000 for immediate repairs out of a surplus of $11,220 in the budget.

The provisional budget will be brought back to council in May 2015 in the form of a bylaw for final approval. Present at the meeting were Mayor Luke Strimbold, councillors John Illes, Su-san Schienbein, Kelly Holliday and Christopher Beach, as well as chief administrative officer Sheryl Worthing, clerk Cameron Hart and four other members of the village staff.

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Council members discuss the tax rate increase for the Village of Burns Lake during the village’s budget meeting of March 3, 2015. Council decided not to increase commercial tax rates while increasing residential tax rates by one per cent. (L-R) Mayor Luke Strimbold, clerk Cameron Hart, coun. Kelly Holliday and coun. John Illes.

B.C.’s new seniors’ advocate has issued her second report, and the media mostly ignored it.

When this new office was promised by a cam-paigning Premier Christy Clark two years ago, I suggested that B.C. al-ready has 85 seniors’ ad-vocates. They’re called MLAs, and inquiries go to their local offices.

Much to the chagrin of the opposition, Seniors’ Advocate Isobel Macken-zie’s mandate is not to pursue individual cases, and so she won’t be serving up a fresh assortment of horror stories to embarrass the government.

Instead, it is to look for “systemic challenges” and recommend ways to deal with them. The latest report is based on a survey of more than 500 se-niors from around the province, and the key finding

was not what she expected.“We were surprised to learn of the lack of awareness among seniors, particularly low-

income seniors, of government programs and the subsidies available to assist them,” Mack-enzie said.

The survey found that 60 per cent of seniors living on $30,000 or less annual income didn’t know they are eligible for discounts on Medical Services Plan premiums. For income less than $22,000, the entire $864 cost of individual MSP premiums is waived.

Other frequently overlooked programs are a monthly rent subsidy called Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER), grants for disability modifications called Home Adaptations for Independence, drug cost assistance called Fair Pharmacare, property tax deferment and the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement program. Those older than 75 with income of less than $30,000 reported the lowest awareness of assistance designed specifically for them. But you don’t get these benefits unless you apply and show that your income qualifies.

The survey also found that the biggest fear of low-income seniors is that they won’t be able to afford to stay in their homes. See home adaptation, property tax and rent subsidy programs above. Awareness and usage of the SAFER program was lowest in the north and highest in urban areas, perhaps not surprising since the B.C. government exists more in theory than in fact in many remote places.

So what should the government do about this? Well, it could advertise these programs. The government does lots of advertising, but not about old news like the SAFER program, which dates back to the 1970s. Clark’s government did a whack of advertising in the election year, 2013. Much of it was about the B.C. Jobs Plan, heavy on the hardhats and blueprint-style graphics and arc welding and stuff like that.

Then last year the government’s big ad campaign was around the teachers’ strike, and the payments to parents to help with child care while teachers demanded twice as big a raise as all the other unions. Education Minister Peter Fassbender is still bragging about the response rate for $40-a-day parental strike pay, which was snapped up by almost 100 per cent of eli-gible parents. This demonstrates that the government can indeed give away money with great efficiency, just by telling people how to get it.

The NDP’s version of seniors’ advocacy is to find the most tragic problems from com-plaints coming into constituency offices, and use those to ambush the government.

A popular choice is an elderly couple who have to be separated because their medical needs are too different to keep them in the same facility. TV news loves that one. People cry on camera and denounce politicians for being heartless, as if the health minister stayed up late plotting how to break their granny’s heart.

Maybe this seniors’ advocate wasn’t such a bad idea after all.

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About a week ago I was offered the oppor-tunity to terminate my phone service (which included unlimited In-ternet data) to save a few hundred dollars. It’s a long story and I won’t bore you with the de-tails. The point is that my phone service was can-celled for a few weeks.

I figured it would be completely fine to not

have any phone service temporarily. How naive of me. I only realized how addicted I was to my smartphone once I couldn’t use it anymore.

Just the other night I was having a glass of wine at home when I decided to head to the gym so I could use their Wi-Fi. Yes, I realize how ridiculous this was, but suddenly I felt the urge to check my e-mails. After all, I hadn’t checked them since I left work two hours before.

Once I got to the gym (and of course I had no interest in working out) I ended up walking on the treadmill (at the slowest possible speed) just so I could read my e-mails. There were no important e-mails, mostly spams, yet I felt so relieved afterwards.

If you think my behaviour was ridiculous (and I do too), you would be surprised to hear I am not alone. Some studies suggest that the average person checks their smartphone 110 times a day, and around nine times an hour at peak times.

Although smartphone addiction is not a medically recognized condition, CNN recently published a column on their website talking about the signs that might suggest a person is addicted to his or her smartphone. One of the signs suggested in the story include letting your lunch get cold so you could answer a query on your smartphone. Other signs include checking your phone to see the current temperature instead of opening a window; When one of your daughter’s first drawings of you has a BlackBerry in your hand; When you drop a phone on your face because you’re dozing off; Or when you are staring at photos you took on your phone while the actual moment is taking place right in front of you.

After reading those signs (and of course I had done eight out of ten) I realized they were funny because they have become so normal.

If you’re feeling hopeless, there are several websites offering tips on how to break the cycle of constantly checking your smartphone.

One of the most useful tips include turning off notifications on your phone. This way you won’t be constantly reminded to check new Facebook messages and e-mails.

Another helpful tip is to uninstall unnecessary apps. Some of the apps on your phone might be the same ones you have on your computer. Maybe you do not need the same apps on both devices.

Another tip is to activate the “airplane mode” on your phone for a few hours a day. This would block SMS messages and oncoming phone calls (this one sounds really difficult to me, but I am willing to give it a try).

The final tip (and maybe the most effective) is to hide your phone so you do not have ac-cess to the device at all times (in this case I would certainly need a friend to hide it for me, otherwise it would not work).

There are also apps such as BreakFree that can monitor your phone use, telling you what apps you use the most. This app could even limit your phone use if required to help you control your addiction.

Although I am counting the days to have my phone service back, I am definitely learning with this experience and observing how much time my phone steals from me every day.

My goal is that soon I will be going to the gym to work out, and not to use their Wi-Fi.

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Some community members have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the regulations for private ice rental services at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena in Burns Lake.

The most common complaints were expressed in a report written by Dooseon Jung, Director of Rec-reation Services for the Village of Burns Lake, and presented to village council during the budget meeting of March 3, 2015.

According to the report, commu-nity members have had an issue with the "strict ice insurance regulations" for private rentals. Among the com-plaints is the fact that people cannot do two different activities at the arena at the same time, such as hockey and recreational skating. The other major public complaint is that children have to wear protective gear while playing hockey.

"People say it's not fair because in other towns they don't have those rules," Jung told Lakes District News. "They [other towns] have those rules, but we are more strict here."

The current arena customer insur-ance providers, All Sport and Sports Canada, say two different activities are extremely dangerous because a

hockey puck can hit skaters who are not fully equipped with protective gear.

"When people are skating for fun, nobody wears helmets… so if people are playing hockey and the puck goes to the other side, someone could be seriously injured," said Jung. "As a result, our arena staff strictly adhere to this rule."

"I understand that some people are not happy about it, but we're concerned about public safety," she added.

But besides safety, there is also the issue of time and money.

While the arena does have a divider board to split the ice into two sepa-rate surfaces, installing and removing the boards takes about four hours to complete for two arena attendants at an approximate cost of $360.

If a user gets injured from prohib-ited activities, their insurance would not cover the liability and the mu-nicipality could also be held liable for not ensuring that people followed the rules, according to the report.

The village's insurance provider, Municipal Insurance Association (MIA), states that if the village does not ensure users are following the insurance regulations, MIA cannot cover the liabilities of the activities taking place on the rented ice.

This then puts the village at risk of being sued with no coverage. Jung said the financial implications of be-ing sued without being protected by MIA are significant.

"If something happens, we don't want tax payers to pay the bill," she said.

Community members complain

about arena regsThe most common complaint is that the arena can only be used for one activity at a time

The Village of Burns Lake will generate $287,000 in water user rates in 2015;

Total water used per month in Burns Lake is 7,232,367 gallons;

Total water used per month for metered com-mercial properties totals 1,656,147 gallons;

There are 42 com-mercial metered water users, and 22 of these are under the minimum water usage;

Nine of the commer-cial metered water users consume less than the residential minimum of 9,294 gallons per month;

There are currently 40 metered residential properties and they are all located in the same building complex, con-suming 105,805 gallons per month.

There will be no wa-ter rate increase in this year’s budget.

Do you know how much water residents in Burns Lake consume every month? Here are some statistics for the village

BEAUTIFUL BABY WINNEREach year, the Bulkley Valley Credit Union and Lakes District News hold a Beautiful Baby contest. This year’s winner is Asher Dechamplain, son of Amy and Justin. Asher won a $100 bank account at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, courtesy of the Lakes District branch. (L-R) Amy, Asher and branch manger Sandy Doré.

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FRANCOIS LAKE Please be advised that the Francois Forester will be receiving planned upgrades during the following periods:

• From 11:15 PM on March 21st to 11:15 AM on March 22nd, 2015

• From 11:15 PM on March 28th to 11:15 AM on March 29th, 2015During these periods, emergency service on Francois Lake will be provided by tug boat. No other ferry service will be provided during these times.

Furthermore, the ferry service will be limited for loaded trucks traffic throughout the days on Sundays March 22nd and March 29th.

While the work is being completed, motorists can also use the alternate route via Ootsa Lake.

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Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2015 will take place March 23 – 27, 2015 at the times listed below.

NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2015 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register.

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Decker Lake Elementary 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Francois Lake Elementary 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Grassy Plains School 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.William Konkin Elementary 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. English KindergartenEcole William Konkin Elementary 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. French Immersion Kindergarten

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3. An adult must accompany each child.

4. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certi cate. We encourage immunization be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit at 250-692-7782.

TO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REG-ISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN YOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 250-567-2284.

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editor:Bill 12 could exempt LNG plants from scrutiny under the spe-

cies at risk act and allow for the destruction of important docu-ments according to Andrew Weaver, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and Deputy Leader of the B.C. Green Party.

“Right now, the provincial government is quietly pushing through legislation that could seriously undermine public over-sight and environmental regulation of LNG ports,” says Andrew Weaver.

Bill C-43 gave the federal government the power to sell port land to port authorities. Once sold, that land no longer qualifies as ‘federal’ land and therefore no longer triggers a review under federal environmental regulations, including the Canadian Envi-ronmental Assessment Act 2012 and the terrestrial species pro-tections under the Species at Risk Act. Bill C-43 also empowers the new body overseeing the port to destroy important documents or keep them confidential.

Under Bill 12 the province could take authority for these for-mer port lands to administer projects like LNG terminals. The province would be authorized to empower LNG plants to destroy important documents or keep them confidential, as they see fit.

The B.C. Liberal’s coveted LNG industry could also take advan-tage of essential regulatory loopholes, by not having to undergo federal environmental assessments or meeting basic standards such as terrestrial species protections under the Species at Risk Act. B.C. currently has no comparable legislation covering en-dangered species.

“My concern is that this shows a possible willingness to land an LNG industry at the expense of British Columbians’ inter-ests," says Weaver. “Why would LNG terminals need the poten-tial power to destroy documents or keep them confidential?”

Dr. Weaver will table and support several amendments to Bill 12 this afternoon when it is debated in committee stage. The purpose of the amendments is to protect public oversight of the LNG industry and to close the regulatory loopholes created by Bill C-43.

“Bill 12 opens us up to massive loopholes from federal conser-vative legislation. We should be amending this bill to close those loopholes and protect the interests of British Columbians.”

Andrew Weaver, MLAVictoria, B.C.

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editor:I would like to acknowledge

the Omineca Ski Club execu-tive, and specifically to Mark West, Wes Bender, Chris Paul-son, and Krystin St Jean.

These remarkable people responded to a potential medi-cal emergency in an efficient,

calm, and timely manner wor-thy of applause.

With such dedicated indi-viduals at the helm, it's no wonder that Omineca Ski Club maintains its world-class status. Great job guys.

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Lakes District MaiNteNaNce DoNates MoNey(TOP) Lakes District Maintenance Ltd.'s Cori Funk (L) and Steve Gailing (R) presented the Lakes District Secondary School Senior girl’s basketball team with a $1000 cheque. The team qualified for a provincial championship as the number one seeded team in the north central zone. They went to Lumby March 2. (Bottom) Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. donated $2000 to the Lakes District Secondary School snowboarding team.

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In 2013, the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLM-BA) was invited by the International Mountain Bicycling Asso-ciation to apply for a ride centre status.

Burns Lake was awarded a bronze ride centre designation, making it the first community in Canada to be awarded this title. This designation is awarded to communities that offer all the amenities a mountain biker would look for when choosing a des-tination.

The idea of having signage up on Hwy. 16 promoting this title has already been discussed by council in the past.

Council brought up this idea on a Sept. 16, 2014, regular meet-ing with the resolution that coun. Christopher Beach would work with staff to explore signage opportunities.

"Since we got the title of Canada's first ride centre, other com-munities have gotten it, but in that first year we were in major bike magazines; We need to do something to promote what we have," said Beach during the budget meeting of March 3, 2015.

Councillor Susan Schienbein said she has also been an ad-vocate for signage in the community. However, she expressed concern that placing signage on Hwy. 16 right now could be in conflict with the re-branding of the town.

The village's economic development department has been

working on the re-branding of the Village of Burns Lake as a way of highlighting the unique aspects of the town and attract more visitors and residents. Signage is one of the items that will be addressed during implementation of the branding and market-ing strategy. Krystin St. Jean, Economic Development Officer for the village, said she plans to have Burns Lake re-branded by the end of 2015, with implementation starting 2016.

"Do we really want to be spending on signage and then come up with our re-branding next year and have a sign that maybe doesn't fit to how we want to brand ourselves," asked Schienbein during the budget meeting.

Beach said he does not think signage for the mountain biking trails would be in conflict with the re-branding of Burns Lake.

During the budget meeting of March 3, 2015, council passed a resolution to place two signs on Hwy. 16, stating that the maxi-mum contribution would be set at $2000.

One sign will be placed 30 kms west of Burns Lake at the field by Baker Airport. Staff is working to determine the best location to place the second sign east of town as there is an opportunity to use existing signage infrastructure located approximately 50 kms from Burns Lake. If that opportunity does not work out, then staff will begin exploring placing the sign on private property.

Staff is also working on securing alternative funding sources that will match the village's contribution. Once that is completed, staff will work with the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association on designing the signage before having it printed and installed.

"Often people who drive through our town don't know what the town is known for, and something like this [signage] might get them to stop," said Mayor Luke Strimbold. "Even if people are not interested in mountain biking, something like this [signage] would make people think we have other recreation options to of-fer. The signage is also important to celebrate the success that this group [BLMBA] has achieved."

Village to places signs to tell visitors about mountain biking recognitionCouncil discussed if this is the best time to place signs on Hwy. 16 promoting the village’s mountain biking trails

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Richard Wainwright (L), owner of Industrial Transformers, hands out a cheque to coach Pat Dube. Industrial Transformers, a heavy duty repair shop in Burns Lake, donated $1000 to Lakes District Secondary School snowboard teams. The money helped students pay for travel expenses when they competed in a provincial championship in Revelstoke, B.C., from March 2 to 4, 2015.

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In 475 BC, a beau-tiful Jewish woman named Esther stood be-fore the king of Persia and pleaded for the life of her people.

The king was her husband, from which Esther had kept her identity a secret. A wicked ruler, named Haman, was plotting a day of genocide against the Jews of Persia.

He rolled dice, called “purim” to pick the fateful day. When Es-ther learned of Haman’s plot, she risked her life to reveal her identity and save her people. It worked. The king brought judgment upon Haman, and decreed the Jewish people could de-fend themselves on the appointed day. The cel-ebration of that victory is known as the Feast of Purim.

Last week history re-peated itself. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, on the very eve of Purim, stood before the Ameri-can congress to plead for the life of his people against a nuclear Iran, otherwise known as an-cient Persia. As presi-dent Obama assures the world that Iran will use their nuclear program for peace, Iran boasts of coming destruction to Israel and America.

God made a promise to Israel’s founding fa-thers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, saying, “All who bless you, I will bless; and all who curse you, I will curse; and

through your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed.” His-tory displays the truth of these words. And who is the promised “Seed” that blesses all nations? Jesus Christ, of the house and lineage of David, both God and man, Savior of the world.

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The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce 2015 annual general meeting took place on March 4 at the Visitors Information Centre. During the meeting, the chamber presented its strategic planning and financial statements to the public. Greg Brown was appointed as the new president of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce. Alice Harris was appointed as the new treasurer, and Tammy Downton was appointed as the new secretary. There was no nomination for vice-president, so the position remains vacant to be filled by the board of directors during their next meeting. (TOP) The new board of directors of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce swears the oath with the assistance of Mayor Luke Strimbold. (L-R) Luke Strimbold, Linda Uchacz, Alice Harris, Howard Broten, Ruben Gaytan, Steven Creelman, Greg Brown and Tammy Downton. (L) Past president of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Kelly Holliday hands over the keys of office to new president Greg Brown during the 2015 annual general meeting. Brown also received an authentic government issued document that certified the chamber of commerce to operate as a board of trade in 1927. In fact, the document was signed by John S. Brown, Greg’s grandfather. After handing out the keys, Holliday was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for her year volunteering as president.

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Lakes District Sec-ondary School student Elise Dube placed sixth in the snowboard cross event at the 2015 Can-ada Winter Games in Prince George.

In the first heat of the snowboard cross event on Feb. 28, Dube placed first; in the second heat she came in second; and in the third heat she came in third. In the small final - for fifth to eighth places - Dube came in second, placing her in the sixth position overall.

"She [Elise] is thrilled with this, and so are we [her parents]," said Dube's mother Patti. "The girls who placed first to fifth [in the snowboard cross event] are on the national de-velopment team and have been training for the last three years."

Dube, on the other hand, has only recently earned a position in the B.C. Snowboard team, in May 2014. The tal-ented teenager also placed fourteenth in the parallel giant slalom event on Feb. 24 at the games.

"It was a very excit-ing competition," said

Patti. "This is what she [Elise] has been training for all year."

Team B.C. had an im-pressive performance at the games, finishing in third place overall with a final tally of 88 med-als - 21 gold, 34 silver and 33 bronze - behind Quebec with 141 med-als and Ontario with 111 medals.

Eleven Northern B.C. athletes won or con-tributed to 14 medals including an impressive run of four medals for Emily Dickson, who is originally from Burns Lake.

The 2015 Canada Winter Games drew to a close March 1 after two weeks of competi-tion. The City of Prince George and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation played host to more than 15,000 visitors from across the nation.

Coralee Oakes, Min-ister of Community, Sport and Cultural De-velopment, said the

2015 Canada Winter Games was "an undeni-able success."

"During the past two weeks, Prince George has come alive with the spirit of celebration, national unity and com-munity pride," she said. "I know these games will be talked about for years to come as one of the most memorable moments in people's lives."

Interesting facts about the Canada Games

This is the first time the Canada Winter Games have ever been held in B.C.

The Government of B.C. has invested more than $12.8 million in the 2015 Canada Winter Games, and the games are estimated to gener-ate $70-$90 million in economic activity.

It is estimated the Games attracted more than 15,000 visitors to Prince George and the

region.The games featured

19 sports, with activi-ties at over 30 sport and non-sport venues.

3,400 athletes, coach-es and managers from over 800 communities representing all of Can-ada's 10 provinces and three territories partici-pated in the games.

Team B.C. sent 350 athletes, coaches and mission staff to repre-sent British Columbia at the games.

Approximately 4500 volunteers made the games possible with round-the-clock support and hospitality.

The Canada Games began in 1967; The games are held every two years, alternating between summer and winter games.

The next Canada Winter Games will be held in Red Deer, Al-berta in 2019. The next Canada Summer Games will be held in Winni-peg, Manitoba in 2017.

Burns Lake student Elise Dube competes at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George

Elise Dube placed sixth in the snowboard cross event on Feb. 28

Janet Wilson sent in this photo of Burns Lake student Elise Dube placed sixth at the snowboard cross event at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George on Feb. 28, 2015.

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Premier Christy Clark has ruled out increasing B.C.'s minimum wage to $15 an hour, but she says there will be a formula announced soon for increas-es to keep pace with the cost of living.

After meetings between cabinet ministers and B.C. Federation of Labour executives this week, Clark said work is underway to extend the series of increases that brought the minimum wage up to its current rate of $10.25 an hour after a decade with no increase. She said the system has to protect small and medium-sized businesses from big jumps.

"They know that it's going to go up, but they want to know that it's going to go up in a predictable way so they can plan for it," Clark said.

B.C. Fed president Irene Lanzinger said it's big businesses like fast food chains that offer many of the minimum wage jobs. Of the 120,000 people in B.C. making minimum wage, nearly half are over 25 years old, 63 per cent are women and about 10,000 are aged 55 and older, she said.

Labour leaders were more encouraged after their call for a minimum 25 per cent of jobs for appren-tices on publicly funded construction projects.

Lee Loftus, president of the B.C. Building

Trades, said unionized contractors have the 25 per cent rule in their collective agreements and fund ap-prenticeship training. But with the majority of con-struction now done by non-union companies, there are no quotas for apprentice positions.

Clark said BC Hydro has adopted the 25 per cent standard for the Site C dam project, but other large public infrastructure projects include federal funds. Ottawa wants apprenticeships to be voluntary for those projects, but Clark said she supports the idea in principle.

"If we're spending this money on public projects anyway, we should be investing in apprenticeships and getting people up the ladder so they can earn more money and go and work in what we know is going to be a huge industry, in liquefied natural gas," Clark said.

Lanzinger said the B.C. Fed has received little response from the government on its other long-standing issue, the lack of union successorship rights in health care.

A change in contractors triggered layoff notices to 240 Hospital Employees' Union members this week at Laurel Place, a Surrey long-term care fa-cility.

A contract change for Vancouver Coastal Health cleaning staff has triggered layoff of 935 staff ef-fective this summer.

Lanzinger said the B.C. government's 2002 ex-emption of public employers and publicly subsi-dized private employers from union successorship provisions in the Labour Code has resulted in many contract changes with workers laid off and rehired. The practice is designed to drive down wages and benefits for employees making little more than minimum wages, she said.

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SpectacLe of LightS iN burNS LakeGunter Hoehne captured the magnificent Northern Lights in Burns Lake at 12:45 a.m. on March 2, 2015. According to the Weather Network, northern lights were so widespread on March 2 that they could be seen almost all over the western provinces along with northern Ontario and Quebec at the peak.

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The Burns Lake Bruins midget team won both games against the Houston Flyers on Feb. 27 at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena in Burns Lake. The first game went into overtime with Brock Worthing scoring the winning goal. The second game was a 5-0 win for Burns Lake. The victory earned the Bruins a spot at the B.C. Hockey Championship in Clearwater from March 14 to 20.

B.c. cup iN vaNDerhoofNine Omineca Ski Club biathletes competed on Feb. 28 and March 1 in Vanderhoof at the B.C. Cup, bringing lots of medals to Burns Lake. Medalists included Nicole Hamp, Adrienne Bender, Kyle Nealis, Cole Bender, Ava Nealis and Randy Hamp.

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We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help seniors with non medical day-to-day tasks that will reduce isolati on and support independence.If you are interested in volunteering, the following services require volunteers:• Friendly visits • Yard Work• Grocery Shopping Assistance • Transportati on/DriversIf you are interested in volunteering - contact SHERI PEEBLES at 250 692 7577 for further informati on.

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Call to book or register: 250-692-7577

Lots to see at ladies shopping...

Over 150 people stopped by to check the 21 vendors at the Ladies Shopping Night Out event on Feb. 28, 2015 at Lakes District Secondary School. (Left photo) Visitor gets her nails done by Jan Loewen at Perfectly Polished nail spa during the event. (Right) Brooklyn Higginson and Chloe Rogers sell bracelets they made themselves.

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Alberta singer-songwriter John Wort Hannam and his band, The Blue Collars, delivered a genuine and heartwarming performance to a full house at Lakes District Secondary School on March 8, 2015. The singer amused the audience with stories about his experiences as a father and a husband. The band performed acoustic roots music in the style of Loudon Wainwright III, John Prine and Steve Earle, but as proud Canadians.

(Left photo) Gail Warren (L), organizer of the event, and Dolly Moyer, volunteer, greet customers on the first day of the annual Mother Millie Garage Sale in Burns Lake. The event was held from Feb. 28 to March 7 at the Lakeview Mall. Approximately $4500 were raised, and the proceeds will help with veterinary treatment of stray animals in the community. (Right photo) Melva Abraham bought a full bag for only $9 during the first day of the event.


Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club meetings: General Meeting Mar. 25. For more info [email protected] or (250) 692-5721

Coffee House Mar. 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Francois Lake Hall. Admission by donation. Call Naida (250) 251-5415 or Joan (250) 695-6381 for more info.

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A total of 17 projects will be representing School District #91 at the Central Interior Science Exhibition in Prince George on March 21, 2015.

Students were qualified after presenting their projects at the District Science Fair 2015 in Burns Lake. The science fair was held on March 4, 2015, at the Island Gospel Fellowship.

"We are very proud of the accomplishments of our Nechako Lakes students, and we hope to see some projects move on to the Canada Wide Science Fair," said Candice Little, District Science Fair Coordinator.

Burns Lake hosted 113 students from across School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes, including schools from Francois Lake, Decker Lake, Grassy Plains, Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, and Vanderhoof. There were 72 projects competing from students in grades four through seven, as well as one grade 10 project.

"The caliber of the projects was, once again, in-credible and all the participants enjoyed a wonder-ful day of learning and sharing," said Little. "Every year we see a marked increase in the quality of the projects and the enthusiasm of the students."

The following award winners have been invited to represent School District #91 at the Central Inte-rior Science Exhibition in Prince George on March 21.

Grade 4 – 1st: Jaylen Pedersen & Niki Mackin-lay, W.L. McLeod Elementary; 2nd: Eric Anderson & Marek Baker, W.L. McLeod Elementary; 3rd: Maggie Davis & Kyra Oldfield, Decker Lake El-ementary

Grade 5 – 1st: Jordan Illés, Francois Lake El-ementary; 2nd: Gemma Elliott, Francois Lake Elementary; 3rd: Taylor Lutick, Grassy Plains El-ementary Secondary. Honourable mention: Braid-en Devauld & Hayden Zacharias, Sinkut View El-ementary

Grade 6 – 1st: Trista Teichroeb, Evelyn Dick-son Elementary; 2nd: Michael Chalmers & Rory Creighton, Francois Lake Elementary; 3rd: Hailee Allen & Lexan Sanders, Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary; And Kyle Nealis & Garret Radley, Wil-liam Konkin Elementary. Honourable Mention: Justin Gulbranson, Evelyn Dickson; And Adriana Ens, Evelyn Dickson.

Grade 7 – 1st: Myers Illés, Francois Lake Ele-mentary; 2nd: Lucas Phillips & Cameron Steward, Francois Lake Elementary; 3rd: Ema Culberson, Decker Lake Elementary

Grade 10 –1st: Elizabeth Schulz, Fraser Lake Elementary/Secondary

Honourable mention: Brooke Anderson,Daria Strimbold, WKE

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WKE students, Jordyn Stanyer (L) and Ashley Tizya-George, present their project called “What Liquid Freezes Faster.” Milk froze faster than orange juice, apple juice, pop and water.

Grade six students of William Konkin Elementary, Garret Radley (L) and Kyle Nealis, present their project called “The PH Scale.” The students tested the affect that water, lemon juice and bleach would have on plants.

(Top left) Grade seven student Myers Illes, from Francois Lake, researched the affect that different substances will have when used as fertilizer on the growth of plants, including goose droppings diluted in water. (Top right) Grade seven students of WKE, Brianna Bjorgan and Blair Bysouth, present their project called “The Cooling Effect.” The students used mints to lower the temperature of certain liquids such as water and apple juice.


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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.

250-695-6586

Burns LakePENTECOSTAL CHURCH

724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 amCelebrating the Love of God

Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464

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NEW HOURS: Tues - Thurs: 4-8pmFri & Sat: 2-8pm

email: [email protected]: 250-692-3232

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Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949

Lakes Learning Centre10:30 am

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Kerr Road, Burns LakeSunday School for all ages andWorship Service at 10:30am

Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259

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Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

Grassy Plains Gospel ChurchSunday Service: 10:45 am

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IMMACULATACatholic Church

248 - 3rd Ave. • Phone: 250-692-3568Saturday 7:30 p.m.Sunday 10:00 a.m.~ Everyone Welcome ~

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Please come and fellowship with us on:Sunday at 11:00amTuesday at 7:00 pmSaturday at 7:00 pm

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Friday Night Dinners...

March 13:Pork Chops

March 20: Burger nightMarch 27: Steak night

March 21:Irish Night

- open mic - designated drivers - Green beer - local talent

Meat Drawsare held every

Saturday at 3:15 with all the proceeds going to the Lakes

District Senior Housing Association

General Meeting4th Monday of every month. Next one: March 23, 2015

The Royal Canadian Legion is now open Fridays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.


PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, you will be very productive this week as you benefit from a new outlook. Plan ahead for some magic.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, give a loved one the benefit of the doubt before jumping to conclu-sions. This beloved confidante deserves your trust and ardent support.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, expect some powerful emotions to surface when you meet a new person this week. You may be immediately drawn to this individual, so embrace the attrac-tion.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, the week starts off on a bumpy note but quickly turns it-self around. By Friday, you will have a smile on your face and be ready to make the most of the weekend.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, some long weeks have left you physically and emotionally wiped out. Take some time out for yourself in the coming days and resist the urge to jump back into the fray too quickly.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: A romance at work begins to heat up, Leo. This may be the perfect opportu-nity to find your match. Just don’t let feelings get in the way of productivity.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: A problem dominates your thoughts as you work to find a solution, Virgo. Until you pull away and focus on something else, you will not be able to see the answer clearly.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, you have a dif-ficult decision to make, but forge ahead with what you think is best. Keep a level head and weigh all of the consequences of your decision.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Friends jokingly sug-gest you have psychic powers, Scorpio. They are put to the test this week when you suspect some-thing is amiss. Rectify the situation in due time.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Avoid taking a big financial risk this week, Sagittarius. Hold on tight to your money and resist the temptation to spend any money for the time being.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, pres-sure to complete an important project will find its way to you this week. No matter how quickly you need to get things done, calmly approach the tasks at hand.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Resist the instinct to keep your feelings bottled up this week, Aquarius. Get your thoughts out in the open, and you will instantaneously feel much better.

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The Burns Lake Snowmobile Club is host-ing a ride on Mar. 14 to the Telkwa Range, lo-cated near Houston, BC. Leaving Burns Lake Chevron Town Pantry at 7:30am sharp. Every-one is welcome to join the ride. Dennis Firomski at (250) 692-4172. Please make sure that your ride is in good working order. Trail fees apply.

Topley Community Hall potluck and loo-nie auction. Mar. 28, supper 5:30pm sharp with loonie auction to follow. Bring lots of loonies and your favorite potluck dinner. All proceeds to go to the Topley Community Hall maintenance.

Coffee House Mar. 28, 7pm at Francois Lake Hall. Admission by donation. Naida (250) 251-5415 or Joan (250) 695-6381.

Francois Lake Hall is looking for donations for their garage sale (May 2) - If you have items to donate call Naida (250) 251-5415 or Joan (250) 695-6381.

Relieving human suffering. Collective Productions presents ONEWORD Tours 2014. The Least of These is a contem-porary modern dance production that fo-cuses on the issues of human trafficking and the sex trade. The show offers the perspective of hope that can be found for those who are suffering. Our vision: to help raise awareness and funds for organiza-tions that are working to relieve human suf-fering. Mar. 21, 7pm, LDSS Multipurpose room. Admission by donation.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: March 2015. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot Care Mar. 12, 19 & 26. Ev-ery Wed. Kiwani on site in afternoon. Rose Hu, Pharmacist from Pharmasave, 1-4pm, by appt., Mar. 16. Northern BC First Na-tions HIV/AIDS Coalition team on Site 10am, information session for Grade 7 & up Mar. 23. More info (250) 694-3270.

Our townPlease drop off your nonprofit coming events at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items

over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.

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French Immersion Open House

March 16th from 5pm to 7pm at William Konkin Elementary SchoolCanadian Parents for French invite interested parents and their children to tour the school and receive information on the program. Children are able to enter the program at a Kindergarten or Grade 1 level. Join us for some French entertainment, snacks and beverages.

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Give your child the advantages that come with being bilingual... enrol your child in FRENCH IMMERSION.

Please contact Mary Hawes (President of Burns Lake CPF chapter) for more information and any questions: 250-251-2701 or email: [email protected]

Also, please have a look at the CPF website: http://bc-yk.cpf.ca/

Emailing PicturesEmailing pictures over the Internet is pretty common, but occasionally you might find that the message seems to disappear somewhere along the way, or it may be bounced back. Though there are a few different reasons for this to happen, the most likely is that the picture attachments are too large. Some email servers will automatically reject a message that is greater than 5 or 10 megabytes, so sending ten pictures attached to one email, each a megabyte in size, could result in a lost or rejected email. To avoid this, try resizing your pictures using a program like Microsoft Paint. Reducing the total size of the picture by 50-75% will still leave a decent quality picture while also significantly reducing the file size, allowing you to send more in one message. Alternatively if you prefer to keep send your pictures at the highest quality, you can try uploading them online to PhotoBucket, Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive, or Facebook, then share the web link with your friends and family

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RememberingJoseph William Patrick

O’BRIENBorn March 5, 1961 Montreal,Quebec

perished unexpectedlyMarch 1, 2015

Joseph in his greatest moments loved to paint, dance, sing, and make people laugh. He could walk into any room and own it. His beautiful smile and his gorgeous big brown

eyes would melt the hardness of the world.Joseph was an outgoing, energetic man that never gave up. He was always there to lend a hand to the less fortunate then him. He was full of life and a spiritual person. He traveled in many walks of life and it wasn’t always easy for him. His life was cut short due to his life long struggle with addiction.Joseph has left behind and will be immensely missed by his wife Kirsten and their son Samuel, his sons Michael and Dustin and grandson Logan.His mother, Audrey, brother Michael, sisters Susan, Catherine and Laura (Buck).His nephews David, Jeffrey, Alexander and Jeremiah. His nieces Mandi, Emma and Amanda.Joseph will always be in our hearts and will be truly missed.

Rest in peace our dear Joseph May God bless you and love you always!

Hoskins Ford Sales has an opening for a new

The Service Manager will be responsible for the supervision and leadership of the dealership’s Service Department. He or she will effectively and efficiently manage the development and direction of the service team to drive the growth of revenue, technical productivity, quality assurance and to promote a high level of customer satisfaction.

The Core Competencies of the successful candidate will be:

can enjoy a great quality of life. You and your family will enjoy many outdoor activities.

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FAMILY EMPOWERMENT WORKER BURNS LAKE, BC

CASUAL Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is looking for

a casual Family Empowerment Worker (FEW) to provide supervised visitation for children-in-care with family members. The FEW will provide transporta-

tion to and from visits for children and teach life skills to parents and other family members who access the

Family Empowerment Program. A social services diploma certi cate and two years e perience in a

related area of practice required. For more information, visit www.csfs.org.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected] by March 23, 2015.

Sullivan Motor Products is looking for a

If you are an experienced F&I Manager or have lending experience, and are looking for a new opportunity and want to work in an amazing workplace then this is the right job for you!

We’re looking for someone that has several years lending experience that is looking to further their career or an experienced F&I Manager.Team playerHighly self-motivated ADP or PBS experience an asset

Sullivan Motor Products offers a competitive pay plan, exceptional benefits package, great working environment, exceptional

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If interested, please email your resume: [email protected]

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Announcements

In Memoriam GiftsBurns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide fi nancial support, equipment plus comfort and care for pa-tients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a do-nation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0A tax deductible receipt will be issued

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: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Im-maculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 692-9104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325

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 informa-tion 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

CANADA BENEFIT Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada benefi t.ca/free-assessment

DO YOU have a disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Gov-ernment. For details check out our website: disabilitygroupca nada.com or call us today Toll-Free 1-888-875-4787.

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InformationCanadian Cancer Society

Make a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one im-pacted by cancer. Please in-clude the honouree name as well as the name and address of the person you would like notifi ed. To donate please call or mail Box 1301 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0, (250) 692-7203.

CRISIS PREVENTIONCall 1.800.SUICIDE or 1.800.784.2433 is a confi den-tial, toll-free service that is available to anyone, any-where, any time in B.C. Youth support line 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). 24 hour crisis line for northern BC 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also provide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. 4-10pm. daily or www.you-thinbc.ca.

FOOD BANK INFORMATIONDistribution days will be the fi rst and the third Tuesday of each month. LD Food Bank will provide a warm waiting room at the Beacon Theatre. Clients will go fi rst to the thea-tre. 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 oper-ate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a do-nation and receive a tax de-ductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes Dis-trict Food Bank, P.O. Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0

LOCAL HOSPICE (250) 692-2448. The Hospice offi ce, lo-cated in the Lakes District Hospital, open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending li-brary is available. Please make donations to Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO

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InformationNECHAKO RESERVOIR

UPDATE4 March 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 851.33m (2793.07 ft.)SLS Discharge: 45.04 m3/sSnow pack: 109% long term aver-age

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls:38 m3/s

Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s

The overall snow pack has de-creased over the past month while infl ow to the reservoir has remained higher than normal and the probability of a bank full level fl ow in the Nechako River re-mains low.

An assessment of ice stability on the Nechako River will be con-ducted in the next week to inform fl ow management decisions over the next month. Additional in-creases to Skins Lake Spillway are not expected until April un-less snow pack and/or infl ow to the Nechako Reservoir rise sig-nifi cantly.

Visit website www.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812

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

InformationTHE ARTHRITIS SOCIETYB.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and ser-vices about arthritis. 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.ar-thritis.ca/bc

THE CHRONIC DISEASEEducation Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tue. & Wed. from 8:30am - 4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic ill-nesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors re-ferral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440

WITH A PUSH OF A BUTTON….HELP IS

ON THE WAYLifeline, the #1 medical alert service, with the touch of a button, provides immediate as-sistance to seniors in emer-gency situations, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This ser-vice helps you live more inde-pendently in the comfort of your own home while provid-ing peace of mind for you and your family. For more informa-tion on this valuable service, contact Northern Health at 1-800-851-0184 or call Rotary Representative Sandy Dore at 250-692-7761 at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Lakes District Branch.

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Your community. Your classifi eds.

250.692.7526

fax 250.692.3685 email [email protected]

TO REACH THE MARKETFirst advertise in the Lakes District News! ALL WORD ADS go on the Internet for the whole world to see! www.bcclassified.com

REACHING USCall 250-692-7526 or come by our office. Hours are 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday. Fax in your ad to 250-692-3685 or email: [email protected]

HOW TO PAYCome to our office at 23 - 3rd Avenue, or you may pay with Visa or Mastercard over the phone. All ads must be prepaid.

CLASSIFIED AD RATESREGULAR WORD ADS 1 issue, 3 lines $8.50 per week

FREE ADSFor anything under $50.00 value. 15 words or less. Ad must contain one item and price. Misc. for Sale category only. Private party ads only (no commercial). Ads cannot be accepted over the phone.

$5 ADSFor anything worth $50 - $500. 15 words or less. Ad must contain one item and price. Misc. for Sale category only. Runs for 4 weeks. Ads must be prepaid - cash only.

LEGAL ADS $16.07 per col. inch

HWY 16 REGIONAL ADS3 lines - No changes - ad runs in: Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Stewart/Nechako, Ft. St. James, Houston, Smithers, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Northern Connector(1 week) .......................................$78.88

BC BEST BUY ADS25 words- No changes - ad runs one week, all papers covering: Lower Mainland .......... $102.28 BC’s Interior ............... $124.95 Vancouver Island ........ $119.00 All of the Above .......... $299.00 Extra cost for additional words

RUN IT ’TIL SOLD ADS1x1 classified ad. For $31.50 we will run your ad UNTIL IT SELLS, any category, max. 30 words No Real Estate or commercial ads

Please call if you need more information on any of our

classified packages.

HAPPY ADS To announce birthdays, weddings, births etc. 2 col. x 2” - $22.25 2 col. x 3” - $32.25 2 col. x 4” - $42.25

ALL ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GST

DEADLINESClassified Word & Display: Friday @ 3:00 P.M.

OUR POLICYLakes District News reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject any classified ad not meeting our standards.

No refunds on Classified Ads.

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OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Burns Lake, BCOur Growing Company takes great pride in being an “Employer of Choice”. As a leader in our field we offer Growth Potential and a competitive Compensation & Benefits package.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take the role of Operations Supervisor and complement the team in our Burns Lake Terminal Trucking Division. Duties will include:

• Employee/Driver development and training • Policy & Process development & implementation • Resource Planning and Implementation • Customer & Driver liaison and support

The successful candidate will display: • Proven leadership skills • Initiative • Strong communication skills • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preference will be given to individuals with a post-secondary education and/or Transportation Experience (driving/mechanical knowledge an asset). Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general office administration is also an asset.

Please send resume in confidence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, 400-970 McMaster Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 6K2 or [email protected]


THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!30 ROUMIEU DRIVE BOX 307 BURNS LAKE BC V0J 1E0

Tahtsa Timber Ltd. is looking for a

MILLWRIGHTminimum 2 years experience

Job duties: welding, fabricating and repair work in small sawmills. $26.50/hour, after 40 hours rate is $39.75. Life, AD & D insurance, extended medical & dental, after 3 months.

50 hours/week per position in Burns Lake & area.

Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to [email protected]

JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE Seasonal: April 1 - October 30, 2015

2 Positions - part time

1 Position - full time

Description: The qualified candidate will be responsible to process cash sales, assist customers with their projects, and be available to assist wherever needed.

Competitive wages24 hours per weekTraining available

Requirements:Strong computer skillsMinimum one year experience with retailDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to exercise discretion with confidential informationStrong customer serviceAbility to work with flexible scheduling and on short notice

Description: The qualified candidate will be responsible to help unload freight, help customers with their orders, and assist other team members with their various responsibilities.

Competitive wages40 hours per weekTraining available

Requirements:Must enjoy manual labour and the outdoorsDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentDemonstrated interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to exercise discretion with confidential informationStrong customer serviceAbility to work with flexible scheduling and on short notice

Please drop off resume in person at: Starland Supply (2000) Ltd. 165 Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, BC

CASHIER/SALES ASSOCIATE

YARD/WAREHOUSE WORKER

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STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERSSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2015 until August 28, 2015 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.95 per hour.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: enrolled in a post secondary education program and returning in September previous e perience relevant to the position required would be an asset competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position valid lass 5, B Driver s License, unrestricted is desirable an e emplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver s abstract the ability to perform physically demanding ob duties a current HM S certi cate

A complete ob description is available on our website www.sd91.bc.ca.lease note: ncumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be quali ed

to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice.Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration f ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school.Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday March 25, 2015 to:

Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Human Resources

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: [email protected] District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0

Telephone: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639

Southside Health & Wellness Centre seeks an RN or LPN for casual employment in community health. The Centre endeavors to increase wellness through a system of education, health promotion, disease prevention and treatment that empowers people to make healthy lifestyle choices. Salary commensurate with experience. Willing to train the right person.

Email your cover letter & resume to [email protected],

or FAX to 250-694-3290, ATTN: Aileen Serle.

CASUAL RN OR LPN

SALESPERSONBased in Burns Lake, Pine Ridge Modular Homes Ltd. is a family owned and operated full-service modular home dealership in operation since 1999. We deliver hundreds of homes to happy customers all over British Columbia.

We require a highly motivated, outgoing Salesperson to join our team.

Send your resume to: [email protected] or drop off in person at:

800 Richmond Loop Rd, Burns Lake

THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!30 ROUMIEU DRIVE BOX 307 BURNS LAKE BC V0J 1E0

Tahtsa Timber Ltd is looking for a full time permanent

STEEP SLOPE HARVESTER OPERATOR

Minimum 2 years experience.Job duties: operate and maintain a Steep

Slope Harvester $30/hour, 50 hours per week. $45/hour overtime wage after 40 hours, plus holiday pay. After 3 months Life and AD & D

insurance, as well as extended medical and dental starts.

Work is in Northern BC.Fax resumes to 250-692-7140

or email to [email protected]

LOCKSMITHA Terrace locksmith business is

seeking a motivated, skilled technician.

Wages Commensurate with experience.

Please email resume to [email protected]

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APARTMENTMANAGER

needed for 27 unit in Burns Lake, BC. Must

be live-in.Email resumes to:

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Employment

Help Wanted

Traffi c Control Flaggers

Gitxsan Safety Services is looking for qualifi ed Traffi c Control Flaggers in Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, Hazelton, Houston, and Burns Lake.

Those with a class 5 driver’s license as well as Level 1 First Aid certifi cation are preferred.

Please apply online asap:http://gitxsanbusiness.

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MEDICAL Transcriptionistsare in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Tran-scription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. or email: [email protected].

Trades, Technical

F/T - Millwright /Maintenance Person

Princeton, B.C.You will work on the repair & upkeep of bucking mills post peelers and wheeled mobile equipment. Must have 10 years exp. including hydraul-ics, welding & minor electrical repairs. Will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to problem solve and prioritize jobs.

CompetitiveCompensation Package

w/ Profi t Sharing!Email resume:

[email protected] or fax: (1)250-295-7912

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153 Francois Lake Drive, P.O. Box 788, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0Tel: (250) 692-7724 • Fax: (250) 692-7767 • Email: [email protected]

K1A Timber Supply Analysis Information Package

Notice is hereby given that Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd. will provide an opportunity for Review and Comment regarding the Timber Supply Analysis Information Package for Long-Term Community Forest License K1A. This report describes the information that will be used to conduct a timber supply analysis for the community forest. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations will use this and other information to determine an annual allowable cut (AAC) – a limit on the volume of timber that can be harvested from the community forest on a yearly basis.

Once the review and comment period is closed for the Data Package, the Management Plan will begin a review and comment period.

Arrangements may be made to view the Timber Supply Analysis Information Package from March 11, 2015 until April 10, 2015 during regular working hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) at the following location:

Burns Lake Community Forest Phone: (250) 692-7724 (222) • Fax: (250) 692-7767 153 Francois Lake Drive, Burns Lake, BC

Any written comments must be addressed to: Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd. P.O. Box 788, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 Attention: Kerry Martin, Operations Manager

PUBLIC NOTICERequest for Proposal for Electrical Contractor

The Village of Burns Lake is seeking proposals for an hourly contract rate to repair and maintain all Village electrical systems and devices. The systems include SCADA network, various pumps and motors and variable drive systems. The contractor will be expected to respond to non-emergency issues within 48 hours of notifi cation. Please also include an emergency call out rate with a mandatory response time of four (4) hours or less.

The successful proponent must be a certifi ed electrician with own tools, have a valid Village of Burns Lake Business License, and be registered with Worksafe BC. All work conducted must be Worksafe BC and BC Safety Authority compliant.

The successful proponent may be required to purchase an annual electrical permit on behalf of the Village of Burns Lake. This will be negotiated as part of the fi nal contract.

For more information please contact Sheryl Worthing, CAO at the Village of Burns Lake Offi ce at 250-692-7587.

Proposals in the form of a cover letter with supporting documents marked “Electrical Contract – Confi dential” will be accepted until

10:00am, Monday, March 30, 2015

Village of Burns Lake Offi ce#15-3rd Ave, PO Box 570, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

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Houses For Sale

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Suites, LowerLARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site manage-ment. Heat, hot water and cable included for $725 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

Transportation

Trucks & Vans

2010 Chev Silverado• A/C

• 85,700 kms• 6.0 Liter Vortec - 6

speed automatic• Tow package - brake

controller • Power windows/locks

• Tonneau package• Security system/Onstar

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Asking $27,000 OBO(250) 691-1641

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ARE YOU DRIVEN TO VOLUNTEER?

DO YOU HAVE 1-2 HOURS A WEEK TO SPARE?

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help seniors with non medical day-to-day tasks that will reduce isolati on and

support independence.If you are interested in volunteering, the following services require volunteers:• Friendly visits • Yard Work• Grocery Shopping Assistance• Transportati on/Drivers

Volunteering with LDCSS’s IADL program is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in your community, be part of our team,

share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships”. Join our team today!

Lakes District Community Services’ IADL Services for Seniors program is here to help.

Call to book or register: 250-692-7577



DO YOU HAVE 1-2 HOURS

A WEEK TO SPARE?

We are looking for VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

to provide seniors with supplemental transportation services to necessary

medical appointments or for grocery shopping.

ADDITIONAL

Volunteer positions available: Volunteer Visitors

Grocery Shopping Assistants Yard Workers

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

If you are interested contact SHERI PEEBLES

250 692 7577 for further information.

Lakes District Community Services’

INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Services for SENIORS

Tel: 250 692 7577 Toll Free: 1 888 828 2056


132—B Francois Lake Drive PO Box 970

Burns Lake, BC VOJ IEO

Phone: (250) 692 7577 Fax: (250) 692 3935

E-mail: [email protected]


ARE YOU DRIVEN TO VOLUNTEER?

Are you a SENIOR LIVING INDEPENDENTLY who could use a little extra help?

Lakes District Community Services’ IADL Services for Seniors

program is here to help.

Call to book to register: 250-692-7577

This project is made possible due to the support of the IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Northern Project Team made up of representatives from:

Northern Health, Providence Health Care, the Centre for Health Evaluation & Outcomes Sciences, the University of BC School of Pop-ulation & Public Health, UNBC School of Social Work & United Way of Northern BC.

If you are interested in volunteering - contact

SHERI PEEBLES at 250 692 7577for further informati on.


SERVICES FOR SENIORSThis program off erssupport servicesto help seniors withnon-medical day-to-day tasks.

ELIGIBILITY• 65 years or older• Living independently• Resides in Burns Lake

SERVICES AVAILABLE• Friendly visits• Transportati on• Housekeeping• Grocery Shopping• Light yard work / snow removal• Informati on / Referral Services

FEE FOR SERVICEServices are provided FREE by volunteers with the excepti on of light housekeeping.



To REGISTERor to BOOKfor services

please contact (250) 692 7577

This program offers support services to help seniors with non-medical day-to-day tasks, making it easier for them to stay in their own homes, remain independent, socialize and stay connected to their community.

Eligibility 65 years or older

Living independently

Resides in Burns Lake

Services Available Friendly visits • Transportation Housekeeping • Grocery Shopping Light yard work / snow removal Information / Referral Services

Fee for Service Services are provided free by volunteers with the exception of light housekeeping where fees are based on a sliding scale according to individual income level.

INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Services for Seniors

Light Housekeeping A contracted housekeeper will perform light housekeeping services.

Housekeeping services may Include: dusting, sweeping, spot-cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, changing beds, laundry, kitchen and bathroom cleaning.

Transportation Volunteer drivers are able to offer transport to & from medical appointments that can not be accommodated by the Rambler’s Tuesday / Thursday schedule.

Visiting Services The friendly visitor program helps isolated and vulnerable seniors in the community establ ish a supportive connection to enhance the quality of their lives through friendly visits. A weekly visit from a volunteer can take place in the home, out in the community or via telephone.

Seasonal

Assistance Light Yard Work / Snow Shoveling

Assistance with raking leaves, mow-ing lawns, pruning and maintaining safe outdoor spaces. Clearing of walkways and driveways of snow and ice in the winter months provides a safe and secure home environment.

Grocery Shopping Transportation to and from the grocery store and assistance carrying / putting groceries away.

Grocery delivery may be arranged with advance notice.

Information Services Senior’s Resource Guide (Gov)

Senior’s Groups / Services

Public Guardian / Trustee

Local Resource Guide

PLUS much more

to REGISTER or to BOOK for services please contact (250) 692 7577

INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (IADL) Services for Seniors

LAKES DISTRICT

NEWSYour connection to the community

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Sun 4pm - 10pm (Kitchen closes at 9pm)Liquor Store open until 11pm Mon - Sat, 10pm on Sundays

Located on Francois Lake Drive, Burns LakePub: 250-692-0068 • Liquor store: 250-692-0067

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Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services

250-692-6019

PumpsWater Treatment

Plumbing Repairs

Payne Septic Service (2010)

250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District

Operated by

Keith Wilson

Bill and Patsy Miller, Owners

Your

Dealer

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29850 Hwy 16 West • PO Box 450 • Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0Phone 250-696-3211 • Cell: 250-692-9940

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Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2Phone: (250) 692-4353

Cell: (250) 692-6569 • email: [email protected]

Bill & Wendy ImusCerti� ed Appliance Repair& Computer Technicians

Computer Training, Sales & Service

Personalized In Home Service

Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies

TOLL FREE 1-877-873-7467

www.superiorpropane.com

NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders

at the Rainbow Gas Bar

250-692-7887 Next to Rexall

Lakes District±PRINTING SIGNS &BURNS LAKE

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Single Colour or Full ColourCoroplast • Aluminum

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We have bundles of newspapers

for sale.$2/bundle

Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:30am to 5:00pm258 Highway 16, Phone: 250-692-7948

BEVERAGE CONTAINERS & USED ELECTRONICS

Burns Lake

Recycling Depot

The Comfort ZoneFlying Dutchman Service

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

Wood and Gas Stoves and Fireplaces

Snowboarding resultsBoys Giant Slalom- standings

(out of 73 racers)

1st- Sam Goertzen2nd- Tristen Puglas9th- Bryce Gray11th- Chase Clovis16th- Ryan Skinner29th- Brock Worthing Girls Giant Slalom standings

(out of 53 racers)1st- Elise Dube8th- Nisa Hofer9th- Savannah Nathaus13th- Kandice Wainwright29th- Lauren Solecki37th- Holly Burleson

All- Terrain GS- Wednesday, March 4 (one run)

Boys2nd- Sam Goertzen4th- Tristen Puglas6th- Chase Clovis14th- Bryce Gray32nd- Brock Worthing45th- Ryan Skinner

Girls1st- Elise Dube5th- Kandice Wainwright8th- Nisa Hofer11th- Savannah Nathaus43rd- Holly Burleson52nd- Lauren Solecki

7390 Highway 16, Decker Lake 250-698-7686

Decker Lake

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We’re the largest Open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm

FIREWORKSSupplier in the

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The BC LNG Alliance is the voice of British Columbia’s new LNG export industry. Our mission is to foster the growth of a safe, environmentally responsible and globally competitive LNG industry in British Columbia and Canada.

LNG is simply natural gas that has been cooled to -162°C to turn it into a liquid so that it can be transported more easily and safely. It’s the same natural gas that is delivered by pipeline to hundreds of thousands of homes across BC to efficiently heat and cook food.

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Southside winter games AttentionVisual Artists:Call for Submissions

Submissions must be in by March 31, 2015 Art works do not have to be completed by this date.

� e Lakes District Health Centre Art Committee is seeking to purchase from local artists visual art pieces in a variety of mediums and within a varied price range.If selected, your artwork will be displayed at the new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre facility to seen by the public, visitors, patients and sta� .Submit photos or jpegs of your concept of a piece, a work-in-progress,

or an existing piece along with a written description of the piece, size, suggested price and an artist biography by March 31, 2015 to:Lakes District Arts Council, Box 835,Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 or [email protected]� e quali� ed members of the adjudicating committee will review

all submissions and make the � nal decision about the works of art selected for display.

� e committee will contact only those artists with successful submissions.THANK YOU.

KATRINA LAMBERT

The Southside Winter Games hosted by the South-side 4-H Club was a big suc-cess.

The day was so warm and lots of fun. The seven and un-der snowshoe class were the cutes to watch. Curling was

great and many people played with the homemade rocks.

Unfortunately the hockey rink was not in good shape for a hockey tournament but lots of people enjoyed skating and passing the puck around.

There was a snow sculpture competition. We had many creative people that partici-pated.

Burns Lake Lakes District News, March 11, 2015

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