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Maureen Luggi, wife of the late Rob-ert Luggi – one of the two fatal victims of the explosion at Babine Forest Prod-ucts in 2012 -, said the inquest in Burns Lake helped bring some closure to her and her family.

The deaths of Robert Luggi and Carl Charlie were ruled accidental by the coroner’s jury. About 50 witnesses were heard throughout the three weeks of inquest.

According to Maureen, hearing what witnesses had to say helped her deal with her loss.

“I received so much information about where Robert was; several peo-ple said where they saw him last; and that’s really important because I didn’t have an opportunity to say good-bye to Robert,” she said.

“To listen to the workers give testi-mony about him and about Carl, even if it was three years later, it still helped me with the healing aspect of my loss and to provide some sort of closure about that night.”

Maureen said that, overall, she was satisfied with the inquest and with what she experienced during those three weeks.

“I spoke personally to WorkSafeBC, to the safety officers, and to the people who are managing the mill,” she said.

Luggi said she worries that recommendations might not be fully implemented

Inquest helped bring some

closure

“The overall intent is to minimize the amount of waste,” says RDBNFLAVIO NIENOW

At the July 23, 2015, meeting of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), the board of directors passed a motion to implement a region-wide cardboard ban starting July 1, 2016.

This means that beginning July 1, 2016, card-board will no longer be accepted for disposal as garbage at any RDBN solid waste management fa-

cility including landfill or transfer station.The ban will apply equally to all residents, busi-

nesses, municipalities, industries and institutions including educational facilities and hospitals.

According to the RDBN, the overall intent is to minimize the amount of waste that is ultimately landfilled, as waste reduction is a priority of the board of directors.

Bill Miller, Director of Electoral Area B, ex-plained that cardboard, although not heavy, consti-tutes a “very high volume” for RDBN’s landfills. He added that when cardboard degrades in the landfills, it produces methane, which has signifi-cant more impact than carbon dioxide.

In a press release, the RDBN said they will work

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Lot purchased will be used as part of the downtown revitalization plan

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In the story ‘Village of Burns Lake working on RV parking’ published in the Lakes District News' July 8, 2015, edition, the Village of Burns Lake had already agreed to purchase a vacant lot downtown, but couldn’t proceed until bylaw 957, 2015, was adopted.

The reserve fund expenditure bylaw authorizes the withdrawal of $25,000 from the village’s land sales reserve fund for the pur-pose of buying “lot four, district lots 6308 and 6309.”

The bylaw has now been adopted and the village has recently purchased the property from its undisclosed owner for $18,300 – an amount equal to its assessed value for taxation purposes.

The property is located across Hwy. 16 from the Rexall phar-

macy and adjacent to lands formerly occupied by the Shell ser-vice station.

Legal fees associated with the transaction added $800 to the cost of the lot, so the village did not require the full $25,000 authorized under bylaw 957, only withdrawing $19,100 from the reserve fund.

According to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the village, this property will be used to enhance phase two of the downtown revitalization plan.

The old Shell property will be landscaped, including new pave-ment, planters, grass and benches.

“The additional property will also be landscaped to match the Shell property with grass so it will have the look of one large lot,” explained Worthing.

The new property will allow the village crew to deal with water control issues and snow removal in the area.

“It will also allow for better traffic flow and maintenance of the laneway,” she added.

Work has already started and the village hopes to have the lot paved within the next two weeks. The entire project should be completed by early fall 2015.

Burns Lake is developing a green space in the downtown core

Submitted illuStrationThe old Shell property will be landscaped, including new pavement, planters, grass and benches.

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CARDBOARD BAN from t P1

to ensure that, at minimum, drop-off cardboard recycling opportunities are available for residential customers.

For institutional, commercial and industrial (ICI) customers, the RDBN will not provide recycling ser-vices. It will be the responsibility of ICI sector custom-ers to arrange for cardboard recycling services directly with local collectors and recycling service providers.

The RDBN said it acknowledges that this initiative may “initially cause some challenges and raise con-cerns” on the part of businesses and residents in ser-vice provision and cost.

“The RDBN hopes that providing sufficient advance notice of the cardboard ban will spur the development of local business opportunities that will add to and en-hance the green economy in the RDBN,” said a press release.

Christopher Beach, owner of the Burns Lake Return-It Depot, said his business has already been collect-ing residential cardboard. Beach hopes that the Burns Lake Depot will start collecting commercial cardboard before the region-wide ban is in effect.

“The Burns Lake Depot would like to be the central location for all cardboard in the area,” said Beach.

For additional information on the cardboard ban, contact the RDBN environmental services depart-ment at 250-692-3195, toll free at 1-800-320-3339 or e-mail [email protected]

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Nexen Energy’s pipeline rupture adds to pipeline safety concerns

“We need more assurances of a safer method to deliver oil,” says Wet’suwet’en Chief

Flavio NieNow

On July 15, 2015, Chinese-owned Nexen Energy ULC discovered a pipeline rupture at its Long Lake oil-sands project, about 36 km south of Fort McMurray.

The spill released five million litres of bitumen emulsion - a mixture of bitumen, water and sand – onto the pipeline’s right of way, covering an area of about 16,000 square metres.

Since the company’s computerized monitoring system failed to detect the breach, it isn't known how long the substance was leaking.

According to a story published in The Globe and Mail on July 22, Nexen Energy ULC revealed the pipeline could have been leaking for more than two weeks.

The oil spill is now considered one of the largest leaks in Alberta history and has added to the concerns over pipeline safety in Northern B.C.

“What makes it worse is that the pipeline in question [Nexen Energy’s pipeline] was a newly built pipeline,” said Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam. “This is the reason we [Lake Babine Nation] will never endorse or support heavy oil through our territory.”

Wet’suwet’en Chief Karen Ogen spoke on behalf of the Yinka Dene Alliance - a coalition of First Nations in Northern B.C. committed to ban Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipelines from their territories.

Ogen said Nexen Energy’s oil spill gives people even more reasons to be worried about oil pipelines.“It builds our case even further,” she said. “We need more assurances of a safer method to deliver oil; its impacts on the environ-

ment are devastating and we can’t risk that at this time.” In 2010, Enbridge Inc. proposed the construction of a 1200-kilometre pipeline from Bruderheim, A.B., to Kitimat, B.C. In June,

2014, the Canadian government accepted the project's proposal, but imposed 209 conditions recommended by the National Energy Board.

Suzanne Wilton, Enbridge’s Spokesperson, said Enbridge uses state-of-the-art monitors that would prevent similar spills from happening.

“At Enbridge, our service depends on preventing problems before they happen,” she said. “We take a holistic approach that be-gins with the planning and design of our pipelines and facilities and continues with our operations and monitoring which includes multiple layers of protection built into the system.”

“We operate a state-of-the art control centre that monitors our pipelines 24/7 and uses advanced inspection techniques and lead-ing edge technology to ensure the fitness and safety of our pipelines,” she added.

There are currently eighteen consolidated legal challenges to the federal approval of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline. The cases are scheduled to be heard at the federal court of appeal in Vancouver on Oct. 1-2 and 5-8, 2015.

The first, and perhaps the only complete Eng-lish-language debate in this long federal election campaign has helped de-fine the issues, and the non-issues.

I’m not going to try to tell you who “won” or “came out swinging,” because this is not a sporting event. If you’re paying attention in Au-gust, bless you, and you

probably have a favourite already.First, let’s deal with Prime Minister Stephen

Harper’s diabolical scheme to extend the length of the formal election period. This, according to national pundits, is an extension of his evil plot to attract more financial supporters than the other parties, and spend the money. In other words, it’s a non-issue and any opponent who dwells on it looks like a whiner.

This is the first election in modern Canadian history to follow a four-year schedule. Na-tional pundits spent months telling us Harper was going to use a loophole in his own election law to call a spring vote before the economy tanked. Didn’t happen, and now the Conserva-tives are rightly under scrutiny about their economic management. Incumbent manipulation of election timing is over, and that’s good.

Scheduled elections by their nature create longer campaigns, as demonstrated in B.C. and the United States. So they should be conducted under formal campaign rules, which limit the noise of public sector unions and other special interests. Another non-issue is the non-existent deficit and recession that supposedly grips Canada. On actual results, there is a slim surplus, and if – a big if – Saudi Arabia continues to depress world oil prices, there may be a modest deficit by next spring. The Bank of Canada’s recent move to devalue the dollar has already produced a rebound in exports and tourism, which any government would appreci-ate. Have you tried to find parking at the mall lately?

Of particular interest to B.C. voters is the contest between NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. May used what may be her only national debate ap-pearance to press Mulcair to oppose the TransMountain pipeline expansion project before hearings are complete. Mindful of Adrian Dix’s disastrous 2013 decision to do the same in B.C., Mulcair insisted he would wait for the federal review, even though he considers it to be inadequate. This is, of course, all theatre. Based on their actions, the NDP, Green Party and Liberals are all opposed not just to oil pipelines but export gas pipelines as well. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau wants to cancel capital cost allowances for liquefied natural gas invest-ment that have been granted by B.C. and Ottawa, which could be a deal-breaker for LNG.

B.C. NDP leader John Horgan formalized his opposition to the TransMountain expansion last week, in a letter filed with the National Energy Board. But we’re expected to believe that Mulcair has a different position, for now.

Harper was forced to admit that his long effort to persuade U.S. President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline has failed, and the project will have to wait until Obama leaves office next year.

The debate also confirmed positions on Canada’s modest role in bombing Islamic State terrorist positions in Iraq and Syria. The Conservatives are for it, and the Liberals, NDP and Greens are against it.

Trudeau set the stage for the contest in Quebec, which B.C. voters can only watch from afar to see if it once again decides the shape of their federal government. Trudeau pushed Mulcair on his cynical bid to court the separatist voters who suddenly swung to Jack Lay-ton’s NDP in 2011. Like petroleum prices, it’s beyond our control.

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Sorting out federal election issues

tom flEtchEr

I hope you had the chance to check out Ma-clean’s national leaders’ debate last week.

Although nothing ma-jor and unpredictable happened during the de-bate, the leaders certain-ly provided Canadians with a clearer indication of where they stand on key issues (well, at least some of them).

It also became clear that, when it comes to pipelines, their position is not as straightforward.

Pipelines remain a contentious issue in the country, especially in British Columbia. A recent poll con-ducted by Insights West suggested that more than half of British Columbians - 52 per cent - are currently op-posed to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project while 41 per cent of B.C. residents support it.

At the start of the debate, I still had lots of questions about the leaders’ positions on pipelines. And as it turns out, the leaders also seemed to have lots of doubts about each other’s positions. Throughout the debate they accused each other of being incon-sistent when it comes to supporting pipeline projects.

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau accused NDP leader Thomas Mulcair of saying different things in different languages.

“In English he’ll say that he supports the Energy East pipeline; in French he said that it’s out of the question,” said Trudeau about the Energy East pipeline - a 4600 km pipeline proposed to carry 1.1 million barrels of crude oil per day from Alberta and Saskatchewan to refineries in Eastern Canada.

Shortly after, Prime Minister Stephen Harper accused Trudeau of doing the exact same thing.“You go to one part of the country, Atlantic Canada, you’re for Energy East; you go to Quebec,

and you’re against it,” said Harper.Green Party leader Elizabeth May takes a much more straightforward approach, saying the

Green Party opposes every single one of the proposed oil pipelines.“Every single one of these raw bitumen, unprocessed oil pipeline schemes are about exporting

Canadian jobs,” she said.Mulcair said both Harper and May’s current approach to pipelines is flawed.“Opposing these pipelines systematically in advance is just as wrong as supporting them in

advance because; in both cases, what you need is an objective study,” said Mulcair.Although Harper was accused of blindly supporting all pipelines, he defended himself by say-

ing the conservatives take a “scientific expert evaluation of every project” before deciding to proceed, adding that he fully trusts the government’s environmental assessments.

“All of these parties have opposed all of these [pipeline] projects before we’ve even had envi-ronmental assessments,” said Harper. “That’s not the responsible way you do things.”

Trudeau’s position on pipelines has been much less predictable than May and Harper’s. Trudeau has openly rejected Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project, saying the pipeline places an unaccept-able level of risk on B.C.’s coastal economy and environment. Meanwhile he has consistently supported the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline - a proposed 1897 km crude oil pipeline beginning in Alberta and extending south to Nebraska.

Mulcair, on the other hand, opposes Keystone XL, but his position remains unclear about Kind-er Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion project. Kinder Morgan proposes to triple the bitumen-carrying capacity of its existing Trans Mountain line by building almost 1000 km of new pipe between Edmonton and Burnaby.

During the debate, May put Mulcair on the spot, asking the NDP leader if he would join the Green Party’s fight against Kinder Morgan’s “risky pipeline” and tanker expansion.

“Will you help us defend our coastlines?” May asked. Mulcair provided a general response, saying all pipeline projects would have to be “studied and looked at objectively with thorough, credible environmental assessment processes.” “So you take no position,” said May defiantly.

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INQUEST OVER from ▼ P1

“For me to reconcile with this company [Babine Forest Products] was very important; I don’t live my life in bitterness and anger; my children and I have had an enormous loss, and really, our desire is to move forward.”

The inquest into the mill deaths concluded July 31, 2015, with 41 recommendations to improve safety in the industry. Although Maureen considers the recommendations to be “meaningful,” she worries that they will not be fully implemented.

“I would like the recommendations to be enforceable,” she said. “They mean a lot to creating more change, but I’m not sure if anyone is going to take them seriously.”

Maureen said that a public inquiry, as opposed to an inquest, would have enabled those recommendations to be enforceable.

“I would rather see they [the government] enforce these recommendations so our family can rest and have peace,” she said. “There has to be accountabil-ity at WorkSafeBC and Babine Forest Prod- ucts; the ball is in their court now.”

Maureen said the community provided immense support to her and her family throughout the inquest, including having lunch and coffee being sent to her every day.

“I cannot say how thankful I am to the community of Burns Lake,” she said. “I was overwhelmed by their generosity and by the support that we received throughout those three weeks.”

Maureen added that the inquest was not only important to her, but it also helped the entire community heal.“Speaking up is important,” she said. “It’s important that we start speaking to one another and work towards building bridges and

understanding.”“This will give our community peace of mind.”

Hampton Affiliates, the majority owner of Babine Forest Products, sent out a press release after the inquest expressing condolences to the victims and families affected by the mill explosion.

“The company can only hope this is another step in the long healing process from the events that happened over three and a half years ago,” said the press release.

Hampton Affiliates has been in the sawmill business for over 70 years in both the U.S. and Canada. According to the company, they had never heard of or experienced a similar type of catastrophic sawmill event.

“We are eternally sorry for this lack of recognition and have taken many steps at all of our sawmills to ensure this never happens again,” said Hampton Affiliates CEO Steve Zika. “We are also participating with other B.C. and U.S. sawmill owners to increase awareness and training relating to the risks of combustible dust in a sawmill environment.”

The inquest jury and coroner issued a number of recommendations, some of which are directed to Babine Forest Products and Hampton Affiliates.

Hampton Affiliates said those recommendations will be “considered care-fully,” and that they will be “reviewed and discussed” with all Babine employ-ees in the next 60 days.

The company added that the new Babine sawmill has been designed to meet or exceed all current fire, dust and electrical regulations.

“All material fire and emergency systems or safety processes proposed by the jury have already been implemented [at Babine Forest Products],” said the company.

Both the Babine and Decker Lake sawmills recently completed and passed third-party dust audits as required of all members of the council of forest industries in B.C.

“Safety is the number one priority for all Babine supervisors and employees, and there is continual and productive dialogue with WorkSafeBC,” said the company.

In 2012, Hampton Affiliates hired a director of safety who audits Hampton sawmill safety processes. The director is responsible for sharing safety infor-mation with all Hampton sawmills and corresponding with regulators and oth-er industry participants.

“Hampton under-stands that sharing of information and best practices are key to con-tinually improving the safety of its employees.”

During the inquest, workers’ testimony highlighted concerns over discrimination in the workplace. The coroners’ jury recommended hiring an Aboriginal liaison coordinator or worker ombudsman to assist employees with workplace con-cerns.

In response to this recommendation, Hampton Affiliates said they are proud of the fact that Babine is partially owned by First Nations and that it has the largest First Nations workforce of any sawmill in B.C. The Burns Lake Native Development Corporation owns 11 per cent of Babine Forest Products.

According to the company, when the new Babine sawmill restarted opera-tions, cultural awareness training was arranged for all employees. In addition, Babine Forest Products said the company has six supervisors of First Nations relation, up from one supervisor prior to the accident.

“The company is committed to ensuring that it treats everyone with respect and is continually trying to improve communication to ensure Babine is a place where all of its employees want to work,” said Hampton Affiliates.


“THE COMPANY CAN ONLY HOPE

THIS IS ANOTHER STEP IN THE LONG HEALING PROCESS FROM THE EVENTS THAT HAPPENED OVER THREE AND A

HALF YEARS AGO.–HAMPTON AFFILIATES

“SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

FOR ALL BABINE SUPERVISORS AND EMPLOYEES, AND THERE IS CONTINUAL

AND PRODUCTIVE DIALOGUE WITH WORKSAFEBC.

–HAMPTON AFFILIATES

“I DON’T LIVE MY LIFE IN BITTERNESS

AND ANGER; MY CHILDREN AND I HAVE HAD AN ENORMOUS LOSS,

AND REALLY, OUR DESIRE IS TO MOVE FORWARD.

–MAUREEN LUGGI

...see CHARLIE FAMILY ▼ P7

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Conservative leader Stephen Harper promised an expanded tax break for hiring apprentices Monday, as parties started an extended summer election campaign.

Campaigning in Laval, Quebec, Harper announced that if his government is re-elected Oct. 19, employ-ers will receive a credit up to $2,500 a year for wages paid to qualifying apprentices for all four years of their training. Harper's Conservatives established the program in 2006, with a credit of up to $2,000 per year for the first two years, to encourage hiring and training.

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair began his campaign emphasizing signs of weakness in the Canadian econ-omy, with the latest statistics showing the economy contracting in the first five months of the year.

"Wages are falling, incomes are stagnant, and household debt is skyrocketing," Mulcair said at his cam-paign kickoff in Hull, Quebec. "Middle-class families are working harder than ever, and can't get ahead."

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has also focused his campaign on middle-class voters, with a central policy of reducing tax on middle income and increasing it for the top one per cent of income earners.

Green Party leader Elizabeth May began the campaign in her home riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands. Her economic platform also calls for tax increases for the highest income earners, as well as increasing corpo-rate income tax rates to 2008 levels.

The early election call increases spending limits for parties and caps it for third-party advertisers such as labour unions that have been targeting Harper. It also leaves some ridings without nominated candidates.

Another change is in debate formats, as first Harper and then Mulcair declined the traditional debate organized by TV networks. The first national debate is set for Thursday, Aug. 6, hosted by Maclean's magazine.

Among the topics will be sharp differences over Canada's role in the international military action against Islamic State terrorists in Iraq and Syria. Harper renewed Canada's commitment to maintain six fighter jets and special forces support in one of his last acts before calling the election.

Both the NDP and Liberals are promising to end Canadian bombing of Islamic State positions. Mulcair would withdraw all military personnel from Iraq and Syria, while Trudeau supports keeping military train-ers in place, with both promising increased humanitarian aid.

JEFF NAGEL

Gas prices remain stubbornly high in B.C. despite the slide in crude oil prices, and motorists are feeling gouged.Gasoline is down only slightly from $1.40 a litre a year ago, while crude has plunged more than 50 per cent from around $98 a

barrel to less than $44 in early August.But petroleum industry analysts say it all boils down to supply and demand. Crude oil accounts for less than half of the end cost of

a litre of gasoline, with government taxes and refining charges the other big factors."I wish there was a simple explanation," said Jason Parent of the Kent Marketing Group. "There isn't much of a relationship on a

day-to-day basis between crude oil and retail gasoline."Expecting gas to move in lockstep with crude oil is somewhat akin to expecting house prices to follow lumber prices, without rec-

ognizing scarce land or an influx of buyers might have an influence.Parent said crude and gas prices can go in different directions for different reasons, and gas prices in B.C. can diverge from what

other Canadians pay.Most of the difference between B.C. prices and the rest of the country is explained by the higher 17-cent-a-litre TransLink tax in

Metro Vancouver as well as B.C.'s carbon tax. Motorists are paying just over $1 in Alberta, a few cents more in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and $1.10 to $1.20 in most of Eastern

Canada.But even after taxes are factored out, Vancouver prices are 5 to 15 cents a litre higher than most other cities across Canada.The reason, Parent said, is that Vancouver-area prices follow those along the U.S. west coast, where the wholesale gas supply has

been constricted by refinery problems in California, driving prices up."Wholesale prices have been high there relative to the rest of the U.S. for a month now," Parent said.Some gasoline comes to B.C. through the Kinder Morgan pipeline, but the rest comes from Washington State or other U.S. refiner-

ies.If prices were sharply higher in Vancouver than cities to the south, Parent said, gas would flow back to the U.S. – resulting in short-

ages here – or wouldn't be shipped north in the first place.Another "huge" factor behind why Canadians in general aren't yet seeing much relief at the pumps is the drop in the Loonie over

the past year.Crude and wholesale gas are priced in U.S. dollars, so Canadians are paying with a devalued currency that simply doesn't go as far

as it did a year ago.So who is profiting from the persistently high pump prices?"Right now, refiners are the big winners," Parent said.

They're running close to capacity, demand is up because of lower gas prices and therefore refiners can charge more than usual.

If crude oil prices get even cheaper – potentially as sanctions against Iran end and more oil pours onto the world market – there's no guarantee gas prices will follow because of the refining constraints in North America.

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“Babine and Hampton will strive to ensure the safety of its workers and this focus will always be its utmost concern.”The ministry of jobs, tourism and skills training and responsible for labour also sent out a press release after the inquest.According to the ministry, the recommendations from the Babine Forest Products inquest will be reviewed and the government

intends to report back in writing to the coroner on the work being done on all of the recommendations.To read all the Babine inquest recommendations, visit pgc.cc/babinefindings

“Someone should have been held responsible,” says Lucy Charlie’s Lucy Campbell, sister of Carl Charlie – killed in the Babine Forest Products explosion, said she feels the inquest did not bring her

any comfort.“Nobody from the mill [Babine Forest Products] or WorkSafeBC came up to me and apologized, or shook my hand,” she said.Campbell, who was amongst the people lobbying for an inquiry, she said she was disappointed that nobody was held responsible

for the mill deaths.“Somebody didn’t

do their job,” she said. “If this was all prevent-able, and they [the jury] acknowledged it, then someone should have been held responsible.”

In January 2014, the B.C. Ministry of Jus-tice’s criminal justice branch (CJB) decided not to pursue charges against the owners of Babine Forest Products that were recommend-ed by WorkSafeBC.

According to a story published by the Prince George Citizen, the de-cision by the CJB cited deficiencies with Work-SafeBC’s investiga-tion and the likelihood Babine’s owners would be able to show they could not have foreseen the full extent of the hazards of combustible sawdust.

This decision prompt-ed many people to ask for a public inquiry, as oppose to an inquest that can only provide recommendations.

“If you do some-thing wrong, you pay the price for it,” said Campbell.

“I feel really dis-heartened right now,” she said. “I’m just hop-ing and praying that the recommendations will be enforced.”

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Significant progress has been made on WorkSafeBC’s review and action plan to improve workers safety in the province.WorkSafeBC has implemented 29 of the 43 recommendations in the action plan, according to the ministry of jobs, tourism and

skills training and responsible for labour,WorkSafeBC’s board of directors appointed Gordon Macatee to develop the plan following the 2012 sawmill tragedies in Burns

Lake and Prince George.All 43 recommendations were accepted by government and WorkSafeBC

last year. In addition to the 29 recommendations already implemented, two more are in progress and on track.

On Feb. 11, 2015, Bill 9 - the workers compensation amendment act, 2015 - was introduced to strengthen WorkSafeBC’s ability to enforce occupational health and safety compliance in B.C. workplaces.

The final sections of Bill 9 will come into force through an order-in-council (OIC) passed on Aug. 4, 2015.

According to the ministry of jobs, the OIC finalizes government’s commit-ment to implement the recommendations, building on a number of improve-ments made since the report’s release. These actions further strengthen Work-SafeBC’s ability to enforce occupational health and safety regulations and ensure a world-class inspection and enforcement regime.

The sections of Bill 9 being brought into force by OIC include establishing two new enforcement tools for WorkSafeBC - a com-pliance agreement to help employers comply with workplace safety rules more quickly, and a new administrative penalty that can be is-sued on the spot like a ticket for employer contraventions of more minor safety regula-tions.

It is up to Work-SafeBC now to develop the necessary regula-tions for this penalty that will come into ef-fect at a later date.

In addition, two new positions are being cre-ated with occupational health and safety and law enforcement exper-tise on the WorkSafeBC board of directors.

A new regulation will also reduce the

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time limit to request a review of a WorkSafeBC decision or order related to occupational health and safety matters from 90 to 45 days. Macatee’s action plan recommended a shorter time frame to enhance timeliness and effectiveness of penalties and occupational health and safety orders.

According to the ministry of jobs, government’s recent amendments to the workers compensation act, culminating with this OIC, pave the way for the remaining 12 recommendations to be completed.

Shirley Bond, Minis-ter of Jobs, said work-place safety is a priority for the government.

“We want workers coming home to their families each and every day,” she said. “The Bill 9 amendments to the workers compensation act mean that changes are being implemented that will improve work-place safety and ensure that WorkSafeBC has a world-class inspection and investigations re-gime.”

“These legislative changes establish a balanced enforcement system that is fair to employers, but also treats seriously those offenders who utilize unsafe work practices,” she added.

Macatee’s action plan is expected to be fully implemented by early 2016.


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Amendments pave the way

Prohibitions remain in effect in the Nadina Fire Zone

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With the onset of cool and wet weather over the last couple of weeks, open fire bans were lifted in some areas of the Northwest Fire Centre.

Effective at noon on Aug. 4, 2015, the following activities were once again allowed in the Bulkley Fire Zone, Skeena Fire Zone and Cassiar Fire Zone:

- The burning of waste or other materials in piles;- The burning of stubble or grass;- The use of fireworks and firecrackers.All of these activities will continue to be prohib-

ited in the Nadina Fire Zone until Sept. 30, 2015, or until the public is otherwise notified.

A map of the affected areas is available online at http://bit.ly/1VRTLLB

On Aug. 9, 2015, the fire danger rating in the Burns Lake area dropped to “very low,” which means that there was a very low risk of wildfires.

However, a drying trend and a return to seasonal temperatures are forecast for the southern sections of the Northwest Fire Centre, including the Nadina Fire Zone. “This could result in an increase in fire danger rating for the area,” said Olivia Pojar, Fire Information Officer for the Northwest Fire Centre.

There is currently one active wildfire in the Nadi-na Fire Zone - the Whitesail Lake fire. First reported on July 6, 2015, this wildfire has burned over 437 hectares within Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park,

in the Quanchus Mountains area. The Whitesail Lake fire has been classified as a “modifying response fire,” which means the fire is considered beneficial and is not fully suppressed. According to Pojar, the Whitesail Lake fire has shown no significant growth or activity in the past two weeks.

The public is reminded to not light a fire during windy conditions and to ensure that all fires are completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.

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With only one wildfire in the Nadina Fire Zone, other parts of the province are experiencing fires still. Aircraft including the Hawaii Mars waterbomber have been assigned to combat the Wood Lake fire near Harrison Hot Springs.

International visitors increase in the Lakes District this year

Europeans and Americans account for the majority of visitors

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According to Susan Schienbein, Manager of the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce, the Burns Lake Visitor Centre has seen an increase in the number of international visitors.

From 2012 to 2013, there was an increase of 19 per cent in the number of international tourists in the Lakes District. Although 2014 showed a slight decrease of less than three per cent, the number of international visitors was still higher than in 2012.

“If the numbers continue as we are collecting them now, 2015 will also show an increase,” she said.Out of the international tourists that visit the Lakes District every year, Europeans are the largest group. Although the chamber does

not track which European countries specifically, Schienbein said Germans account for the majority of tourists. The next largest group of travellers are Americans.“We have a very loyal number of American visitors who stop here in Burns Lake and the Lakes District year over year,” she said.The number of American visitors is expected to continue increasing as the U.S. dollar remains strong against the Canadian dollar.

According to Schienbein, the increase in the number of international visitors could be even higher con-sidering that many tourists choose to find information online, as opposed to stopping at the visitor centre.

“There is no question that many people are planning their visits electronically and this is partly why our chamber of commerce is encouraging our members and the business community to get connected.”

Other parts of the province have also been showing strong growth in international overnight visitors. This growth in the tourism sector is due to a number of factors, including the strong U.S. dollar, lower fuel prices and increased flight capacity to B.C.

Statistics Canada figures show an increase in international overnight visitors in B.C. across many im-portant markets.

Leading the way from the Asia-Pacific region, visitors from Japan are up 17.5 per cent over last May, and from South Korea up 8.6 per cent. Visitors from New Zealand are up 15.6 per cent and up 14.3 per cent from India.

Growth from the United States, B.C.'s largest international market, was up 9.3 per cent, with an addi-tional 24,760 visitors over May 2014.

Visitors from Europe were up 13.1 per cent over last May, including France up 46.1 per cent, the Neth-erlands up 36.1 per cent, Switzerland up 35 per cent, and Germany up 25.5 per cent.

The numbers reported by Statistics Canada include international visitors who cross Canada customs in B.C. Actual numbers of visitors to B.C. are higher, as people crossing into the province from elsewhere in the country are not included in these figures.

"Tourism is a key sector in our B.C. jobs plan and is one of B.C.'s top job-creating industries,” said Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour. “We are working hard to ensure that even more people know that B.C. is a world-class tourism destination so that we continue to grow visitor numbers and keep our diverse economy strong and growing."


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Age 7-18 Youth $4.65 $40.45 $86.65 $346.50 $41.60

19+ Adult $6.10 $52.00 $92.40 $369.60 $54.60

Family $12.70 $114.45 $213.70 $854.70 $114.35

Senior 60+ $4.65 $40.45 $69.30 $277.20 $41.60

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THE WOW-BUS IS BACK!!This free program runs every Friday1:00-2:30pm until August 28th at the Spirit Square.Bring your children age 6 and under and enjoy our variety of activities, including craft time and physical literacy programs. The Village Recreation staff will play with your children! Hope to see you on the Wow-Bus. (Indoor PlaySpace is temporary closed during the Summer)

World soccer camp held in Burns Lake

Thirty-five players attended the World Cup Soccer Camp held in Burns Lake last week. Head coach for the Burns Lake camp was Manny Gomez, a professional soccer coach who also played professionally for five teams, and played for Team Canada’s U20/U23 team. The camp culminated Saturday in a ‘world cup’ tournament featuring players who participated in the Burns Lake camp.

Michael Riis-chRistianson photos


Lakes District Fall Fair meeting: August 13, 7:00 p.m., held at the Cancer Society Office on Main Street, Burns Lake.

Summer Market at the Chamber Saturdays until August 29. Contact the Chamber at 250-692-3773 for more info.

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September 11th,12th & 13th, 2015

The 72nd Annual Lakes District

Fall Fair & Music Festival

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Since the release of their debut al-bum ‘F.A.B.’ back in 2013, Speed Con-trol has been hard at work, touring across Canada and educating youth with their Rawk Camps.

The band has just released a live per-formance video for their new song ‘This Time,’ which is the lead track off of their sophomore release due out this fall.

Lead singer Graeme Peters said their sophomore release will be a split themed album with five songs being more "radio friendly," and the other five being “more aggressive.”

“The new album will be kind of a throwback to the early 90's mixed with the intensity of new bands like The Refused,” he said.

The songs range from love songs to “very in your face angry songs” that help the band express their feelings on issues ranging from the political landscape to the struggle of an independent band from the Yukon.

Since the energetic musicians also love to lift weights, it is no surprise that their new live performance video was filmed in-side of a gym. All three members of Speed Control recently competed in the North-ern B.C. body building championships.

The release of their new video also marks the start of the band's summer tour which they've named ‘Flex Tour 2015.’

The tour is a mix of the band’s regular live shows and the popular youth Rawk Camps.

During the camps, the band takes a group of kids - mostly children who have never played music before - and teach

them how to play instruments over the course of three days. Once they have been properly trained, the children have a chance to feel like rock stars for the first time and perform live at the camp.

The band usually starts by breaking the ice to get through any “nervousness.”

“We start by asking the kids things like, ‘what’s your favourite colour called pur-ple?’”

“They get confused and answer in a confused voice, ‘purple.’ And then we'll

be like, ‘yeah man, you get 10 points to-wards bacon,’” he said.

“We then do the drum test where each kid gets to play the drums; we can pretty easily determine if a kid has a beat or not,” he said. “It's pretty essential to find a kid who can count to four steadily; more often than not, the smaller kids are the ones with the best rhythm.”

Once the drum test is done, the kids are split off into groups - the bass and key-board players go to one room, the guitar players and singers head to another and the drummers stay near the drum kit.

“We teach the kids using unplugged in-struments for about half an hour and then we come back to the main stage and we let them plug in [the instruments],” he said. “Not only is the sound amazingly loud, but 90 per cent of the time it actually starts to sound like music within the first hour of the first day of camp.”

This year, Yamaha Canada is sponsor-ing the summer Rawk Camps by provid-

ing brand new gear for all of the partici-pants.

“This is huge,” said Peters. “Every kid will be able to play through a new amp and new sound-system.”

This year’s Rawk Camps will take place in Grassy Plains on Aug. 17-19, and in Burns Lake on Aug. 20-22. The final con-cert featuring camp participants will be held on the last day of each camp.

The enthusiastic band members are no stranger to the Lakes District. They have performed in the area many times and have helped dozens of children find their beat at the Rawk Camps.

“Burns Lake has a very familiar feel, and it has a very welcoming attitude,” said Peters. “The people there are kind, and passionate about their community; it makes us work harder to create a good place and good experience for the kids we work with.”

“The camps are fun, and full of serious rawk,” he said. “When you have between eight and 12 peo-ple, all on stage for the first time as a band, play-ing real rock, and playing it real loud, and hav-ing the best time ever, how can you not be ex-cited?”

To check the video of the band’s new track ‘This Time,” visit https://youtu.be/tQw9vZCslDU

You can also follow the band on Instagram @speedcontrol to get all of their tour updates. For more informa-tion, visit: www.speedcontrol.ca

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Yukon band Speed Control is returning to the Lakes District for another edition of their popular Rawk Camps. The band has just released a live performance video for their new song ‘This Time.’ (L-R) Jody Peters, Ian March and Graeme Peters.

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Lakes District Museum is now open for the season Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone (250) 692-7450.

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Thank you� e Gray family would like to extend our deepest appreciation

to all those who have o� ered such kindness and supportthrough this di� cult time.

We would like to express our gratitude for the tireless e� ortsby the Search and Rescue crews from Burns Lake, Houston,

Smithers, Terrace, Vanderhoof and Prince Georgeas well as the RCMP.

To all those countless individuals who spent days searching for our Bryce by boat, in the air and on land, we sincerely thank you.

We are overwhelmed by the love shown by thiscommunity we call our home.

A celebration of life for our Bryce will be held atLDSS Saturday August 15th at 11:00am.

In lieu of � owers donations can be made to theBurns Lake Search and Rescue c/o John Remple

PO Box 670, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0

Old Landmarks Christian Fellowship

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“Whoever hears these words of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon a rock.

And the rains descended and the � oods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was

founded upon the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not do them, shall be likened to a foolish

man who built his house upon the sand...” – Matt. 7:24

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Burns Lake’s Partnering 4 Healthier Communi-ties (P4HC) committee hopes to reinvigorate local interest in community gardening.

Village councillor Susan Schienbein, co-chair of the committee, said last week the group plans to hold a public meeting Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Immaculata Church to discuss community garden-ing and determine the current level of local interest in it.

“We are inviting any members of the community who have an interest in community gardening, cre-ating sustainable food sources, local food security, and those just interested in gardening,” Schienbein said. “In particular, we will be inviting some of the folks who have been coming to the summer mar-ket and selling their goods. We will also be invit-ing the administrators of the seniors’ housing, Lake Babine Nation, and Burns Lake Band.”

A community garden is any piece of public or private land cultivated by a group of people rather than a single family or individual. Unlike public parks and other green spaces maintained by local governments, community gardens are generally managed and controlled by unpaid individuals or volunteers – usually the gardeners themselves.

Burns Lake’s existing community garden is lo-cated on municipal land adjacent to the Immaculata Church, but Schienbein says its use has declined in recent years. Only a few of the garden’s beds are currently being utilized, and the P4HC committee co-chair thinks the facility’s location may be par-tially to blame.

“It is not a great location in that most successful community gardens are highly visible,” she noted. “This one, alas, is not. But we don't think that it rules it out completely. We do, however, believe that for the notion of community gardening to ‘take root’, it will require a more public, visible location to reinforce the concept.

“I think the biggest obstacle (to reinvigorating community gardening) will be the location. If we continue with the existing location, there are some benefits but visibility is not one of them. The other obstacle might be getting the full support of mayor and council. We will be going to them formally af-ter the public meeting, but we know that this is not on the goals and objectives for 2016. But we are still going to try.”

Schienbein hopes the public meeting will pro-vide the stimulus needed to grow community gar-dening in Burns Lake. She said that if enough local residents express interest in the project, the P4HC

committee is prepared to invest in it financially.

“We received $7500 this year for our P4HC grant, and we have some funds left from last year that we have earmarked for some seniors’ projects that would fit with a garden initiative that directly benefits se-niors,” she noted.

“We don't know for sure what the costs are to rehabilitate the existing site. If we get enough interest, we'll use some of the seed funding … to get the garden back into shape. We are, of course, hoping that the Vil-lage of Burns Lake public works department might be able to help with the labour part of it. Again, (that’s) if we want to spend the time and effort on that particular location.”

While the P4HC committee is prepared to nurture community gardening in Burns Lake, Schienbein said that ideally, another community organization or group will take long-term ownership of the project.

“Community gardens need a champion,” she explained. “The previous champion left the community, and very few garden beds are being used. It has been several years since the VBL invested any money or did any work, and the garden is neglected. There is, however, a lot of potential. There is also a much greater consciousness about local food sustainability and security, and we think that now there may be more inter-est. We also have Northern Health keenly interested as a partner, and this may help the project get better legs.”

Schienbein encourages anyone with an interest in community gardening and local food production to attend next week’s public meeting.

“If you are interested in local food production, food security, 100 mile diet, shopping local, gardening, and supporting a healthier community - come to this meeting,” she urged. “We need and value everyone's input!”

Burns Lake’s P4HC committee is a product of Northern Health’s efforts to involve local communities in health care. It was established after residents identified a need to raise awareness of the risk factors for chronic disease that are impacting the community. According to Schienbein, the committee is focusing on healthy eating as a social determinant of health.

Reinvigorating community garden

Submitted photo

A community garden could grow beautiful vegetables like these tomatoes Lino Punis has grown in his greenhouse.


LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, leave room for oth-ers to share their opinions after expressing your own. It never hurts to see another’s point of view, and a loved one’s opinion may prove enlighten-ing.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, a heavy work-load may force you to regroup and start over next week when you have more energy and inspira-tion. This is just a temporary setback.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, now is the time for a change, however big or small that change ultimately may be. You may benefit from adop-tiong a new hobby or changing careers.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Your life can’t always be a bundle of excitement, Scorpio. Sometimes you have to sit back and enjoy those periods that are not so on-the-go. Relish in the slower pace.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, others are looking to you for advice this week. Give any inquiry the thoughtful consideration it deserves, doing your best to take others’ con-cerns to heart.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, even if you have a million ideas running through your head, push them aside in favor of some much-needed rest. You need to take some time for yourself.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, embrace the coming days as a chance to distinguish your-self at work. Extra work presents an opportunity to put your value to the company on display.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Romance is in the air, Pisces. Enjoy this exciting time and take things slowly at first. Enjoy the slow pace and get to know your new love interest.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: You’re very good at marching to the beat of a different drummer, Aries. But keep in mind that sometimes it’s ad-vantageous to follow along with what others are doing.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, you hope that others appreciate what you are doing for them this week. You may not get a verbal thank-you, but expect some to show their appreciation in other ways.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, many people are willing to lend you a helping hand when you need one. Make the most of their generosity, and then give back whenever possible.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, enjoy the fruits of your labor this week. You worked hard, and now is a great time for you to rest, relax and catch up with some old friends. Good times are ahead.

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Southside Health & Wellness Centre: August 2015. Chair yoga ev-ery Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot care, all day by appt., Aug. 13, 20 & 27. More info (250) 694-3270.

Burns Lake’s Annual Terry Fox Run will take place on Sept. 20 at the Francois Lake Hall. We are looking for donations to the Fall Harvest Auction. Will you have produce or � owers, a craft project or treasure. More info: (250) 692-7438.

Lakes District Fall Fair meeting:

Aug. 13, 7pm, held at the Cancer So-ciety Of� ce on the main street.

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

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Lakes Fellowship724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 amCelebrating the Love of God

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services of the Lakes District region. The incumbent will work closely with the student support team and will advocate for Aboriginal students/participants linking them with relevant community and college

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STEEP SLOPE TREE HARVESTER OPERATOR

Minimum 5 years experience.JOB DUTIES: operate and maintain a Steep Slope Tree Harvester, train other operators to work with Steep Slope Tree Harvesters. $30.00/hour, 8 hrs/day, 50 hours per week, $45.00/hour overtime rate after 40 hours, plus holiday pay. After 3 months Life, AD & D, extended medical and dental insurance starts.

Work is in central and northern BC.Email resumes to [email protected]

or fax to 250-692-7140.

Logging Supervisor &Buncher Operator

Logging Supervisor:Applicant must have experience in the logging industry. Applicant is required to go to camp when needed. Applicant will lead, supervise and motivate a variety of operators, employees, and sub-contractors to achieve high levels of production in a safe and conscientious manner.

Applicant must have experience on operating multiple pieces of logging equipment, a mechanical background is required and level 3 first aid is an asset.

Buncher Operator:Applicant must have 2 years minimum experience on bunching machine.

Successful applicants will be offered a competitive compensation package.

Please call 250-996-0196 and leave a message if no answer. Resumes can be emailed to [email protected]

or faxed to (250) 996-2217.

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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.

Canadian Cancer SocietyMake 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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InformationPLANNING 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

THE 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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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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DistributorsINDEPENDENT Distributor Oppor-tunities! We are looking for an Inde-pendent Distributor for the following areas: CASTLEGAR & OKANA-GAN AREAS. Weston Bakeries Limited is proud to be a bakery leader in Canada, specializing in producing a wide variety of baked goods. There are excellent busi-ness opportunities in the Castlegar and Okanagan areas for an ener-getic, motivated, self-starter to pur-chase a route as an Independent Distributor of Weston products with-in a defi ned geographic territory. In-cluded is a solid customer base and exclusive distribution rights to a growing business. Interested indi-viduals please contact: Dave War-ren 250-979-8006 or via email [email protected] and or: Scott Craig 250-317-9099 or via [email protected]

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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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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN OUR REGION”37, 3RD Avenue,

PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

www.rdbn.bc.ca

PH: 250-692-3195 TF: 800-320-3339 FX: 250-692-3305

E-MAIL:[email protected]

At the meeting all persons who deem their interests to be affected by this application will be given an opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the application. 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 August 19, 2015 at 4:30 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the meeting.

A copy of the proposed permit and associated information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako located 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 August 6, 2015 to August 20, 2015 inclusive. A copy of the proposed permit and associated information will also be made available at the Burns Lake Public Library.

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako will be considering the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit at a meeting to be held during business hours on Thursday August 20, 2015 in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Board Room, 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. Please contact the Regional District to find out the start time if you plan to attend.

Pursuant to Section 921 of the Local Government Act, a Regional District Board may allow temporary uses for a period of three years or less, extendable for up to another three years, through the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) by Board resolution.

An application has been made for a TUP to allow gravel crushing on the subject property, which is not a permitted use under the current zoning. The subject property (SE 1/4, District Lot 4164, Range 5, Coast District) is located on Tintagel Rd, approximately 7.5 kilometers east of the Village of Burns Lake. The proposed crushing will occur in an existing gravel pit on the subject property, in the area marked as “Use Area” on the map below, and will operate from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, for a maximum of two weeks each year.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: is responsible to plan and deliver a program to young children in an all day group setting that enhances each child’s full development, this includes the physical, emotional, social, creative and cognitive development.

Roles & Responsibilities:Work closely with the Wet’suwet’en First Nation community familiesPlan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiencesEstablish good communication and a sense of teamworkChild referrals and assessmentsEncourage and assist children to practice selfhelp skillsInform families of events and special health promotions (dental, vision, hearing, etc) Provide tools for the parent to help their child to meet their development needsAny other related duties

Qualifications/Requirements:Early Childhood Education Diploma (Minimum 3 years experience) Infant/Toddler certification, License to PracticeMust be enthusiastic and willing to work in a fast paced environmentExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalWorking knowledge of the Headstart Program Policies and Procedures Working knowledge of Community Resources and other Agencies Knowledge of Wet’suwet’en First Nation Language and Culture is an asset Must undergo a Criminal Record CheckPossess a valid BC Drivers License and have own transportationAbility to maintain high level of confidentialityChild Care First Aid/CPR certificateClean Driver’s Abstract

Wages to commensurate with education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled.

Please submit updated resume with (3) references pertaining to the Headstart Early Childhood Educator aspect to:

Attention: Janet Whitford, Executive AssistantWet’suwet’en First Nation

PO Box 760, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0FAX: (250) 698-7480 Email: [email protected]

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCAL REVENUE LAWS AND INVITATION

TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to section 6 of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (hereafter referred to as the “FNFMA”), that Stellat’en First Nation (“The First Nation”) proposes to enact the Stellat’en First Nation Property Assessment Law, 2015 and the Stellat’en First Nation Property Taxation Law, 2015 (hereafter referred to as the “Proposed Laws”).

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LAWS: The Proposed Laws are a property taxation law and a property assessment law, both made under the authority of section 5(1)(a) of the FNFMA. The property assessment law provides for the assessment and valuation of interests in land on the reserve lands of the First Nation, including appointing assessors, inspecting property, preparing assessment rolls, and mailing assessment notices. The property assessment law also provides a process for reconsideration of assessments and for a right of appeal to an independent assessment review board. The property taxation law establishes a taxation regime that taxes interests in land in the reserve, and includes provisions for exemptions, grants, preparing tax rolls and tax notices, the levy of penalties and interest on unpaid taxes, and the collection and enforcement of unpaid taxes.

A COPY OF THE PROPOSED LAWS may be obtained from Sandra Nahornoff at the Stellat’en First Nation band offi ce, or obtained online from the First Nations Gazette, Part I: Notices, at www.fng.ca.

COUNCIL OF THE FIRST NATION INVITES WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS regarding the Proposed Laws. Written representations may be made to the Council for 60 days after the date of this notice.

PERSONS WISHING TO MAKE A WRITTEN REPRESENTATION must deliver the document containing the representations to: Chief and Council, Stellat’en First Nation, P.O. Box 760, Fraser Lake, BC, V0J 1S0. Representations should be made on or before 4:00 pm, October 5, 2015 in order to ensure consideration by Council. Before making the Proposed Laws, Council will consider all written representations received in accordance with this Notice. Please note that Council is not able to extend the public notice period.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information or questions regarding the Proposed Laws, this Notice, or the making of written representations to Council, please contact Sandra Nahornoff at 250-699-8747.

This Notice Dated: August 4, 2015

STELLAT’EN FIRST NATIONP.O. Box 760, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0Phone: 250-699-8747 • Fax: 250-699-6430

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Archive ClerkCheslatta Carrier NatioN

Cheslatta Carrier Nation has an extensive archival collection of old and new photos, videos, audio tapes, newspapers and documents that need to be digitized, indexed, stored and be retrievable. We are seeking an energetic and creative individual to assist in compiling and organizing their substantial inventory. this position will be 3 days per week for a minimum of 3 months.

the successful candidate will possess the following skills and traits:

•Must be computer literate and comfortable with some or all of the following: Microsoft Word, internet, “Photoshop”, scanning, spreadsheet/indexing Programs and CD/DVD Burning

•Possess a keen interest in preserving history•Meticulous organizer and creative imagination•able to work without supervision

Must have reliable transportation. age is not an issue.

Please submit brief background of yourself, listing your skills, references and describe why you would be perfect for the job of Cheslatta archive Clerk.

Feel free to call or email if you have any questions.

Please mail, email or fax by August 21, 2015 to:Cheslatta Carrier Nation

Attention: “Archive Clerk” Box 909Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Email [email protected] Fax (250) 694-3632

interviews will be conducted by the Cheslatta hiring Committee and will include a demonstration of your

computer skills.

Archive AdministratorCheslatta Carrier NatioN

Cheslatta Carrier Nation has an extensive archival collection of historic and contemporary photos, videos, audio tapes, newspapers, surveys, maps and documents that need to be digitized, indexed, stored and be retrievable. We are seeking an energetic and creative individual to compile and organize this substantial inventory. this position will be for a minimum of 6 months.

the successful candidate will possess the following skills and traits:

•Must be highly computer literate in both PC and iMac and proficient with some or all of the following: Microsoft Word, internet, “Photoshop”or other photo editing and organizing programs, scanning, spreadsheet/indexing programs and CD/DVD duplicating

•Possess a keen interest in preserving history•Meticulous organizer and creative imagination•able to work without supervision

Duties and Responsibilities:•Compile, digitize, duplicate, organize and index Cheslatta

archival material including photographs, audio/visual materials, documents, print media, maps/surveys and physical artifacts

•Compile Cheslatta anthology and sources•solicit Cheslatta related material through advertisements

and online, via established archives and message boards•Create on-line Cheslatta archive within the Cheslatta.com

website•Design and implement a safe and secure storage system

for archival materials•Create displays ie: framed material, create ‘display

boards’, artifacts•Provide training once you feel comfortable with the system•investigate funding sources to provide on-going support

for this project•oversee budget and be accountable to the finance

department and Chief and Council

Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation. age is not an issue. hours are flexible. Most of the work will be on site at the Cheslatta archive Building located on the southside, approximately ½ mile from the southbank Ferry terminal.

Please submit brief background of yourself, listing your skills, references and describe why you would be the best candidate for the position of Cheslatta archive administrator.

Feel free to call or email if you have any questions.

Please mail, email or fax by August 14, 2015 to:Cheslatta Carrier Nation

Attention: “Archive Administrator” Box 909Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Email: [email protected] Fax (250) 694-3632

interviews will be conducted by the Cheslatta hiring Committee and will include a demonstration of

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

SUMMER HOURS (May 21 - Sept. 30): Mon. to Sat.: 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm)

Sunday: 4pm-10pm (Kitchen closes at 9pm)Liquor Store open Sun & Mon: 9am-10pm

Tues to Sat: 9am-11pm

Real Estate

Business for SaleExtremely successful old-time photo studio in Barkerville for sale. High producer, lot of fun and immensely popular attrac-tion. Incl. training & equip-ment: [email protected] or 250-392-7119 $139,900

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Homes for RentHOUSE FOR rent. 2 bdrms, 3 acres, near Endako. $775 per month. First and last months rent required. (250) 696-3202

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. Ask about our Seniors discount. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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BoatsBOAT FOR sale. 1982 21 ft. Campion Skeena. MerCruiser 4.3L engine and a Volvo Penta 280 Leg. Many upgrades, a dual axle trailer is included. Asking $6900. Phone (250-695-6484)

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Bill and Patsy Miller, Owners

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

Bill & Wendy ImusCerti� ed Appliance Repair& Computer Technicians

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Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies

TOLL FREE 1-877-873-7467

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NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders

at the Rainbow Gas Bar

Burns Lake Recycling Depot

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm

Located across from Multiplex, 113 Park St., Burns Lake

HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL RECYCLING...Including Bottles & Cans, Plastics, Cardboard & Paper,

Glass, Metal, Electronics, Lightbulbs, Batteries,Small Appliances - like Microwaves, Power Tools & More.

PHONE: 250-692-7948

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Flyers • Brochures • Forms • ChequesDigital Printing • Posters • Labels

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ServingBurns Lake & Area since 1988

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374 Hwy. 16 Next to the Royal Bank

Payne Septic Service (2010)

250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District

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For Appliance and Heati ng Parts & Service Call 250-692-3337

or email: comfortzone@ thecomfortzone.ca

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98 Francois Lake Dr., Burns Lake:250-692-7565

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MoM aND Me fishiNg DayNadina Lake Lodge visitors had a great day of fishing. To get to the lodge turn off Hwy. 16 onto Morice River Forest Service Road, once on the Morice River F.S. Road follow to km 56.5. Turn right on to the Nadina F.S. Road. Follow to km 74, turn right. Follow the signs to the lodge (km 25.5 on the Thatsa F.S. Road). Or give Brad and Wendy a call at 250-695-6788.

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Burns Lake Lakes District News, August 12, 2015