burns lake lakes district news, january 13, 2016
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January 13, 2016 edition of the Burns Lake Lakes District NewsTRANSCRIPT
“It’s just a matter of time before we face difficult decisions,” says Reg Blackwell
FLAVIO NIENOW
In the story “Resurfacing of airport means tax increase” published in the Lakes District News’ Nov. 25, 2015 issue, a public referen-dum - planned for Feb. 27, 2016 - would seek the public decision on a proposed tax increase.
Lakes District residents will be asked
whether they approve raising the tax limit of the Village of Burns Lake and Electoral Ar-eas B and E to resurface the runway at Burns Lake’s Baker Airport.
According to Reg Blackwell, Presi-dent of the Lakes District Airport Society (LDAS), not resurfacing the airport’s runway could cause the airport to close.
Blackwell explained that although the cur-rent condition of the runway is safe, large pieces of asphalt are cracking away from the main runway.
“The normal cure for this is to seal the cracks with a tar and sand mixture, but in this case, the subgrade has been compromised and the tar mixture seeps away under the as-phalt,” he explained. “We have been advised
by two professional firms that crack sealing is no longer an option and rebuilding the sub-grade and resurfacing the runway is the best way to go to ensure the longevity of the run-way.”
Blackwell said that due to extreme weather and temperature fluctuations in Burns Lake, frost can cause these large pieces of asphalt to “heave,” causing an uneven surface on the runway.
“If this happens, the airport would have to be closed due to safety concerns,” he said. “The cracking problem is becoming worse ev-ery year and it is just a matter of time before we face difficult decisions.”
The total cost of the runway resurfacing
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FLAVIO NIENOW
Burns Lake resident Charlie Rensby had been working as a truck driver for Huckleberry Mine since May 2012.
Rensby was one of the approxi-mately 100 employees who received a phone call on Jan. 5, 2015, notifying they were being laid off.
Imperial Metals Corporation, which holds 50 per cent interest in Huckle-berry Mines Ltd., announced Jan. 6 that pit operations at the Huckleberry Mine were suspended, affecting ap-proximately 100 of its 260 employees.
Rensby said that although the per-son on the phone gave him hope that the company could be hiring him back in three months, in the end, market prices will decide when or if he will be hired back.
According to Rensby, Huckleberry employees were warned in early De-cember that layoffs were a possibility.
“The company notified all staff at the beginning of December that something had to change to lower our operating costs and that layoffs and temporary shutdowns were all possibilities,” he said. “I feel as though they gave us as much notice as a company can.”
Even though Rensby knew layoffs were a possibility, he said the Jan. 5 phone call still left him “speechless.”
“This greatly affects the wellbeing of my family,” he said. “This takes me from being a productive employed member of society and puts me on
Approximately 100 employees were laid off
Huckleberry Mine
suspends pit
operations
Baker Airport resurfacing costs over a million
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HUCKLEBERRY from t P1
employment insurance search-ing a now flooded job market.”
The mine had already laid off 20 employees a month ago in an effort to reduce costs as copper prices have plummeted over the last few years. Huck-leberry chief operating officer Randall Thompson told Lakes District News at the time that more layoffs were not expect-ed for the next few weeks.
“While Huckleberry Mine has made significant efforts to reduce operating costs, the realized savings have not been sufficient to offset declining copper prices,” said a company press release.
Giovanni Gallipoli, Associ-ate Professor at the University of British Columbia, explained that copper prices have been falling due to a general slowdown in aggregate demand around the world, and notably in China.
According to Huckleberry spokesperson and Imperial Metals vice president of corporate affairs Steve Robertson, the mine will retain the balance of its workforce to continue milling stockpiled ore.
“I think the point to be made here is that Huckleberry still has value,” Robertson told Black Press. “There’s ore at depth that we would look forward to in future years in the mine plant, and it doesn’t make any sense to pursue that at a loss at this time; we’re trying to preserve that resource for some time in the future when the mine can be operated at a profit.”
According to Robertson, there is no estimate on the timing for resumption of pit operations at this time. Those laid off are be-ing put on a call back list for rehiring on basis of seniority when prices improve.
Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said that when layoffs such as the one at Huckleberry Mine occur, they are not only difficult for workers, but they also create uncertainty for communities. Strimbold said communities across the region must come togeth-er to assist individuals who have lost their jobs, and continue to support local businesses.
Houston Mayor Shane Brienen said he was “cautiously opti-mistic” that the layoffs will be temporary. Brienen said the Dis-trict of Houston has been in communication with Huckleberry Mine officials and the provincial government to determine what assistance can be offered to affected employees.
“As shown in the past, the residents of Houston are resilient and have pulled together in difficult times and persevered,” said Brienen. “We will do so again.”
Huckleberry Mine’s suspension affects local industry
Huckleberry Mine’s suspension is not only affecting the lives
of over 100 employees, but also local businesses who made profit out of the mine.
Kyle Thomson, Owner and General Manager of Monster In-dustries - a general construction company from Houston, said that with the Houston Forest Products sawmill closing in May 2014 and now Huckleberry’s suspension, Monster Industries has lost over $1 million per year in revenue.
“Monster does over $500,000 annually with Huckleberry Mine, which accounts for about six jobs or three per cent of our annual revenue,” he explained.
Thomson said that thanks to Monster Industries’ aggressive growth in other areas of B.C., the company has been able to out-grow their losses. However, if more companies in the area shut down, Monster Industries “will be laying off eventually as well,” he said.
Thomson said he expects 2016 and 2017 to be difficult years for people in Northern B.C.
“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned now,” he said.Imperial Metals, which holds a 50 per cent interest in Huck-
leberry Mines Ltd, also owns the Red Chris and Mount Polley copper/gold mines in B.C.
Huckleberry spokesperson and Imperial Metals vice president of corporate affairs Steve Robertson told Black Press the other two B.C. mines would remain operating. Red Chris just opened in 2015 south of Dease Lake, and Mount Polley reopened after a tailings pond breach in the Cariboo region.
“They’re obviously affected by the lower copper prices, but each mine has a unique set of economic parameters around it. Red Chris is a very low cost operation that’s got high debt load, and Mount Polley has more levers to pull because it’s got some higher grades in certain areas. So there’s more flexibility at those operations than at Huckleberry,” explained Robertson.
Close to 160 employees still working
Black Press Photo
Monster Industries does over $500,000 annually with Huckleberry Mine, which accounts for about six jobs or three per cent of our annual revenue.
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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
Regular Board Mee� ngs of the Board of Educa� on of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of January and February 2016 will be held as follows:
January 18, 2016Video-Conference
February 22, 2016Video-Conference
Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the Vanderhoof School Board Offi ce.
These mee� ngs will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to a� end.
Darlene TurnerSecretary-Treasurer
Lakes District Community Services Society
This NEW program provides seniors with an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a friendly visit while participating in a variety of activities. Afternoons will be filled with games and crafting as well as “Lunch & Learn” sessions providing information on topics relevant to seniors. The program is FREE to anyone 65 years or older. If you are 65 or older and would like more information on the program or are interested in volunteering, please contact: Kelly Turford, Executive Director @ 250 692 7577
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project is quoted at $1,585,619. The Lakes District Airport Society has applied for a number of grants to supplement this cost. However, grants only cover about $1 mil-lion of the total cost, according to Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Burns Lake.
The loan authorization bylaw being pro-posed would authorize borrowing of an amount up to $1 million to be repaid over a term of not exceeding 15 years, which is the estimated life of the new runway sur-face.
In order to meet the costs of repaying the debt accrued, it is proposed that the tax limit of the Village of Burns Lake and Electoral Areas B and E be increased from $93,750 - equivalent to a residential tax rate of $20 on a $100,000 property - to $190,000 - equivalent to a residential tax rate of $41 on a $100,000 property.
The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce has called the resurfacing project “crucial,” and has been encourag-ing its members to support the project.
According to the chamber, the airport is vital for emergency air ambulance services and plays an important role during forest fire season, when the fast movement of equipment and personnel is necessary. In addition, the chamber says the airport is crucial for future economic development activities in the region.
The chamber has also explained that the
proposed taxation will be “on improve-ments only.”
“When we say improvements only, that means that if you have a parcel of land that is 500 acres but doesn’t have any buildings or structures [improvements] on it, you wouldn’t pay tax on that land,” said Susan Schienbein, chamber manager.
Lakes District residents will now have an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed taxation increase. A series of public meetings will be held in Burns Lake and area starting next week.
The first meeting will be held at the Francois Lake Hall on Jan. 18. The second meeting will be held at the Southside Eco-nomic Development Association office on Feb. 9, followed by a meeting at the Trout Creek Community Hall on Feb. 10.
On Feb. 15, a meeting will be held at the Heritage Centre (chamber of commerce), and another meeting will be held at Rose Lake Hall on Feb. 16.
Advance polls will take place on Feb. 17. Residents will be able to vote at the Village of Burns Lake office, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako office and at the Southside Economic Development As-sociation office.
On Feb. 27, residents will be able to vote at the following locations: Lakeside Multiplex, Trout Creek Community Hall, Grassy Plains Hall, Rose Lake Hall and Francois Lake School.
For more information, contact the cham-ber of commerce at 250-692-3773 or the village office at 250-692-7587.
Meetings being held throughout the community
Burns Lake residents show support for important health issue by becoming Dementia friends
Many Burns Lake residents are this
month making one of their most impor-tant New Year's resolutions ever.
They're becoming Dementia Friends, committing to learning a little bit about dementia so they can be supportive and inclusive toward people with the illness, which has become one of the country's most pressing health issues. Statistics suggest three out of four area residents know someone living with dementia.
"People affected by dementia continue to live in and be a part of our communi-ties, and we can support them to stay con-nected in ways that are meaningful for them," says Leanne Ranes, Support & Education Coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for Burns Lake and the North Interior & Skeena.
"Through individual actions we can raise awareness of dementia and reduce the stigma attached to it."
The Dementia Friend campaign is the cornerstone of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, which runs until the end of January.
Becoming a Dementia Friend is easy, says Ranes. The process starts by signing up at DementiaFriends.ca.
Burns Lake residents can find out about upcoming education sessions by contact-ing Leanne Ranes at 250-564-7533 (toll-free 1-866-564-7533) or [email protected], and visiting www.alzheimerbc.org.
Avatar, the future-fantasy blockbuster that beat Titanic as all-time Hollywood box office champ, has finally been unseated by the latest Star Wars space opera.
I watched Avatar on TV over the holidays for the first time since its 2009 release, and was able to see past the bombastic special effects to examine it for what it
is, an anti-capitalist propaganda film. Psychopathic military commander teams with evil mining execu-tive to blast and slaughter their way to a chunk of rare mineral, ridiculously named “unobtainium.” Giant tree, home of highly evolved Na’vi people and their delicate jungle ecosystem, is toppled for sadistic fun and profit, before nature’s collective strikes back. Canadian director James Cameron helped the global anti-development network use
the movie in its celebrity attack on the Alberta oil industry. Now the story line is being employed again in B.C., in an effort to revive the 1990s “war in the woods” that led to the creation of Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park on Vancouver Island.
Protest tactics are being refined. Targeting just outside the boundary of the vast park estab-lished 20 years ago, giant trees are named and an Avatar-style narrative of unbridled greed is spoon-fed to urban media. There’s a “Tolkien Giant” now, although I’m reliably informed it is not one of those trees that gets up and walks around in the Lord of the Rings movies. This tree is also protected from logging, as are most of the poster trees used for propaganda and fundraising. The network uses multiple front groups. Vancouver-based Wilderness Com-mittee stages urban protests and issues news releases, while Ecojustice lawyers fight forest company injunctions against direct actions that disrupt legal logging. An employee of the B.C. branch plant of Sierra Club lurks, apparently coordinating media and protesters.
A 1990s remnant called Friends of Carmanah-Walbran issued a statement Nov. 9 announc-ing “autonomous action” by three protesters to disrupt logging. Not their guys, you under-stand, just masked individuals willing to lock themselves to equipment or wander into a road-building blast zone, forcing work to stop for safety reasons.
These are among the actions that forced the logging company to go to court for an injunc-tion. Cast in the role of evil corporation is Teal-Jones Group, a B.C. forest company trying to operate in what is now the most environmentally restricted forest in the world. It keeps about 2,000 people employed in logging and its sawmills in Surrey, where investments have been made to handle second-growth coastal timber as well as what little old-growth they are allowed to harvest. Protesters have dubbed their latest target, the tiny 3.2 hectare cutblock 4424, “Black Diamond Grove” for media and fundraising purposes.
Teal-Jones forester Chris Harvey provided me some information to counter protester claims. Block 4424 isn’t being logged, although it was permitted last fall. Protesters are targeting other operations, none of which are in the contentious Walbran “bite” area next to the park. Teal-Jones has not only received permits and worked with environmental organiza-tions, its operations are independently certified by the Canadian Standards Association.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted an extension of the injunction protecting Teal-Jones’ operations on Jan. 4. The judge wasn’t swayed by protesters packing the Victoria courtroom, and upheld a 50-metre safety zone around working equipment in the Walbran Valley until the end of March.
A Wilderness Committee spokesman with no evident forestry qualifications was appalled. He will no doubt continue to issue news releases and write his own version for left-wing fringe publications that seek to perpetuate an urban culture of revulsion for logging.
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Last week we heard the unfortunate news that about 100 employ-ees were laid off at the Huckleberry Mine.
The mine had already laid off 20 employees in December 2015 in an effort to reduce costs as copper prices have plum-meted over the last few years.
The global economic slowdown has also af-
fected the Endako Mine, near Fraser Lake. The mine, which had operated since 1965, was placed on temporary suspension a little over a year ago due to a continued weakness in the molybdenum market. The mine has laid off about 300 employees and has no plans to reopen any time soon.
The recent layoffs and the uncertainty of the global economy have been causing concern to business owners in the region.
Kyle Thomson, Owner and General Manager of Monster Industries in Houston, said that with the Houston Forest Products sawmill closing in May 2014 and now Huckleberry’s sus-pension, Monster Industries has lost over $1 million per year in revenue.
Thomson said he expects 2016 and 2017 to be difficult years in Northern B.C.“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned now,” he said.Joel McKay, a Spokesperson with the Northern Development Initiative Trust, wrote in the
publication ‘Business in Vancouver’ that while the Lower Mainland has barely noticed the current global market slump, the northern half of the province has been facing “headwinds in nearly every community.”
According to McKay, Northern B.C. is used to relying on major projects as a source of economic growth and prosperity. He says that without them, the region must focus on busi-ness retention, expansion and diversification. However, he points out that this is a difficult task considering that many of small and medium-sized enterprises in the region are struc-tured for doing business with industry and major projects.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. McKay says tourism was strong last summer, with ex-change rates encouraging Americans to visit the north and forcing Canadians to take “stayca-tions.”
In addition, improved beef and hay prices benefited the north’s agriculture sector, and major projects are still happening - the Red Chris copper mine, located south of Dease Lake, opened in 2015 and is working toward full production; Mount Milligan is near full produc-tion as well; and Mount Polley has reopened after a tailings pond breach in the Cariboo re-gion. Besides, Huckleberry Mine will retain the balance of its workforce to continue milling stockpiled ore.
The slowdown in resource demand from around the world, most notably in China, also offers a silver lining.
Jeff Rubin, former Chief Economist with CIBC World Markets, wrote in The Globe and Mail that sharply lower commodity prices are offering Canada an opportunity to “push the reset button” on an economy that’s become distorted by an overdependence on resource markets.
“No doubt a downshifting in China’s economic growth will bring short-term pain for Can-ada, but it also sets the stage for a fundamental reshaping of the country’s economy, as lower commodity prices and a falling exchange rate breathe new life into a beaten-up manufactur-ing sector,” said Rubin. “Canadians may actually get to enjoy the merits of a diversified economy, one that ultimately will be much more sustainable than the resource-dependent one that today serves them so poorly.”
Diversifying the economy
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Government seeks input on design and scope of national inquiry
A meeting will be held in Prince George to hear from survivors and family members
FLAVIO NIENOW
In the story ‘Government launches national inquiry into miss-ing Aboriginal women’ published in the Lakes District News’ Dec. 16 issue, the federal government had announced the launch of a national inquiry to address the high number of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls.
According to the federal government, this long-awaited nation-al inquiry can only be designed after hearing from those directly affected.
Meetings are planned across the country to hear from sur-vivors, family members and loved ones of victims, as well as national Aboriginal, provincial, and territorial representatives to seek their views on the design and scope of the inquiry.
Two meetings will take place in B.C. this week - one in Van-couver on Jan. 13 and one in Prince George on Jan. 15.
Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam said that although he won’t be attending the meeting in Prince George, he will send a representative on behalf of Lake Babine Nation. Chief Adam said
this meeting will be important to ensure the effectiveness of the national inquiry.
“It's important to get it right and pave the way for all not to happen in the future and seek closure for those effected,” said Chief Adam.
The first two pre-inquiry meetings were held in Ottawa in De-cember 2015. Meetings will take place across the country until the spring of 2016.
Although the meetings will be closed to the general public and media, general summaries will be posted on the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada website - http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/ - following each event.
“We are committed to an inclusive and respectful engage-ment process which incorporates the viewpoints and perspectives of those impacted by this national tragedy," said Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minis-ter of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
If you are a survivor, family mem-ber or loved one and would like to at-tend a pre-inquiry meeting, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call toll-free at 1-877-535-7309.
BULKLEY VALLEY CREDIT UNION DONATES
The Burns Lake Food Bank was the recipient of the kind donation of over $600 from the Bulkley Valley Credit Union. (L-R) Candice Little, coordinator of the food bank and Halley Finch.
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More than just bears hibernate... Did you know that trees
“hibernate” as well?How is it that trees can just take a “rest” for the winter? Trees hibernate or go dormant during harsh weather when temperatures are colder and there is less sunlight. Without this deep dormancy, woody plants would never survive harsh winter conditions. The main environmental signal which triggers the onset of dormancy is daylight. The “provenance” refers to the specified area in which plants that produced seed are located or were derived. If a person tries to grow a tree that originated too far south of Burns Lake, for example, the tree would not shut down or harden off soon enough in the fall and would be damaged by frost. BLCF plants seedlings grown from seed that are of the correct provenance and hope that other environmental factors (disease and drought for example) will let them be and grow into healthy, well-formed trees in the future!
Editor:A myth that the Burns Lake Curling Club was or is costing us,
the tax payers, large sums of money.The Village of Burns Lake received a building over 40 years
ago that was an A-1 shape, for no cost. This was done at the sug-gestion of the village because if it sat on village property it would be beneficial for insurance purposes that it be in the village prop-erty pool.
The cost was covered by the taxpayers and the village also provided snowplowing the parking lot, water, sewer and garbage services. The Eckland letter explains some of the upgrades to the facility - no cost to taxpayers.
When the new multiplex was built the curling club lost big time. We lost our fully contained kitchen with its own bathroom, we could prepare everything for our banquets in house. Lost the ladies bathroom downstairs, lost our lockers, where members could store their equipment and were left with a stairway to our lounge area that is very dangerous and would no way ever meet
code anywhere. Our entrance is locked when we arrive on many occasions to curl and concession closed for spring break when we had a seniors bonspiel - six out of town teams participating.
This multi million dollar multiplex is less than three years old and with all the renovations that were done why weren't the two upstairs bathrooms done at the same time, in excess of $25,000 was just spent doing this.
Is this another of Alderman Illes justification for his costs to the village and the architects boondoggle.
The local merchants have been very generous to the curling club and we ran if for almost 60 years with mostly volunteers and didn't go hat in hand to the taxpayers.
We now rent everything - our annual dues have had to increase because of this.
These are my own observations.
Bob Saul,Involved for 60 years
We didn’t go hat in hand to the taxpayers
Have an Opinion? Write to the Editor!Letters should be brief and to the point, with a maximum of 300 words. We reserve the right to withhold from print any letters which may be libelous, racist or sexist, and may edit for brevity and clarity. Letters MUST include the signature of the letter writer, a mailing address and a phone number. Only the name will be reproduced in the newspaper.Send letters to: The Editor, Lakes District News, Box 309, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. Fax to 250-692-3685 or email to [email protected]
Granisle and Topley Landing to have access to high-speed Internet
FLAVIO NIENOW
The communities of Granisle and Topley Landing are expected to have access to high-speed Internet service by 2017.
Granisle goes digital, a project to expand high-speed Internet service to Granisle and Topley Landing, has received a provin-
cial grant of $117,662.
This proj-ect is be-ing funded t h r o u g h ‘ c o n n e c t -ing British Columbia,’ a $10-mil-lion, multi-year grant p r o g r a m that helps to pay for in-
frastructure required to deliver high-speed Internet connectivity to homes and businesses in rural B.C.
“Since having reliable access to online services and informa-tion is becoming more essential, expanding high-speed Internet to Granisle and Topley Landing will bring better service for fami-lies,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said.
Granisle goes digital is among nine projects funded through connecting British Columbia that will benefit more than 80 B.C. communities, totalling more than $1.1 million. An additional eight projects benefiting 70 communities were announced in 2015.
Connecting British Columbia is administered by Northern Development Initiative Trust and covers the entire province. Eli-gible applicants are selected based on their project’s potential to provide expanded or improved Internet service to British Colum-bians in rural and remote areas.
According to the provincial government, B.C. it is on track to meet its goal of 100 per cent high-speed connectivity before 2021. Currently, 94 per cent of British Columbians have access to high-speed Internet. The province says this makes B.C. one of the most connected jurisdictions in the world.
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For more information please contact:Samantha Gernhart, Coordinator ECD Committee
Phone: 778-669-0007Email: [email protected]/ecdc
Funds must be spent by March 31, 2016Deadline for submissions: Friday, January 29, 2016
The Early Childhood Development Committee (ECDC)
is now accepting funding applications for local initiatives that meet the following objectives:
• Increase community capacity • Increase service delivery effectiveness • Engage “hard to reach” families • Increase opportunities for early identi� cation and screening, and improve outcomes for children and families
Funding Opportunities
The Comfort Zone Flying Dutchman Service
Flying Dutchman Service will be closed until further notice
due to health problems.We thank you for your understanding.
We wish you Happy New Year! Frits and Riny
NOTICE: Government launches pre-inquiry online survey for missing women
Flavio NieNow Members of the public who won’t be attending the pre-inquiry meetings will also have an opportunity to provide input on the design
and scope of the national inquiry.On Jan. 5, the federal government launched an online survey asking Canadians who should conduct the inquiry, its timeframe, who
should be heard as part of the inquiry process, and what issues should be considered."We want to hear from Canadians on this issue of national significance,” said Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and North-
ern Affairs. “I encourage everyone to participate in this process via the online survey. We need to hear from all Canadians – especially survivors, families and loved ones, Indigenous organizations, and provinces and territories – to help us identify the best process for this inquiry."
To access the online survey, visit http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/Once the engagement process is complete, a final summary of what was heard during the pre-inquiry meetings and through the
online survey will be posted online.At the end of this engagement process, government will report back on what has been heard from the participants. The views and
ideas expressed by all participants will allow the government to develop the inquiry, including the mandate, the terms of reference, the format of the inquiry, and the timeline.
Top stories for Burns Lake in 2015July
Burns Lake named Canada’s top 10 mountain biking destinations says travel writer
Burns Lake’s network of mountain bike trails earned high praise recently from one of Canada’s premier adventure writers.
In a May 15 guest blog for airline giant Westjet, travel writer Matt Mostell-er named this community one of Canada’s top 10 mountain biking destina-tions. Others making Mosteller’s short list were Golden, Whistler Blackcomb, Horseshoe Mountain Resort near Toronto, and Mont Ste-Anne in Quebec.
Mosteller described Burns Lake as the “new kid on the mountain biking scene” with a “legendary” trail network. “Put the 30-plus trails at Burns Lake on your to-do bike map,” he urged readers.
While this isn’t the first time the Burns Lake Mountain Biking Associa-tion (BLMBA) has earned rave reviews for its trails, this latest bit of public-ity is nevertheless being well-received by club members.
“We are, of course, ecstatic about getting more press about our trails,” BLMBA President Guy Epkens-Shaffer said June 19. “… I’m not too sure how far reaching this blog is in terms of a target audience, and who might be trying to access it. If it were in their (Westjet’s) in-flight magazine – which it may be – that would be even more awesome, and any press is good press, they say.”
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We are looking for a local artist to design a piece of art with the themes of
appreciation and gratitude. Email Lakes District Health Centre Art Committee at [email protected] for details on requirements. Proposal submission deadline is January 25th.
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Skin Tyee Nation is holding a contest to rename the Lakeland Hotel.We are looking for names for the following;
➜ Hotel ➜ Restaurant ➜ Pub and Grill ➜ Bar/CabaretThe contest is open to everyone.Cash prizes will be awarded for names chosen.
Entry deadline is January 31, 2016All Entries must be postmarked byJanuary 31, 2016 and mailed to:
Name the Hotel Contest PO Box 290, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
In the event that more than one person enters the same winning name, we reserve the right to award prizes accordingly.
NAME THE HOTELHOTELContest
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Top stories for Burns Lake in 2015AUGUST
Mill deaths ruled accidentalInquest concluded with 41 recommendations to improve safetyThe deaths of Robert Luggi and Carl Charlie - both killed in
the explosion at Babine Forest Products in January 2012 - were ruled accidental.
About 50 witnesses were heard at the Island Gospel Fellow-ship Hall in Burns Lake since the beginning of the inquest on July 13, 2015.
The inquest into the mill deaths concluded July 31, 2015, with 41 recommendations to improve safety in the industry and pre-vent similar incidents from happening again.
The coroner’s jury deliberated for two days, making 33 recom-mendations while presiding coroner Chico Newell added eight recommendations.
SEPTEMBER
Re-use sheds closed Closure is due to “serious health and safety concerns,” says
RDBN. The board of directors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Necha-ko (RDBN) has passed a motion to immediately close all re-use sheds until “a safe solution is found.”
Due to a number of troubling in-cidents directly affecting staff and public health and safety, re-use sheds located at all regional district solid waste management facilities will be closed immediately.
The latest incidents at the re-use sheds that caused the greatest concern for the board of directors include:
• Over 100 used hypodermic nee-dles were found in boxes mixed in with children’s toys.
Lakeland Hotel to reopen with First Nations theme
Burns Lake’s downtown core will soon become more appealing since Skin Tyee First Nation (STFN) has
purchased the Lakeland Hotel and plans “major renovations and upgrades.”
“The hotel was in rough shape and should have been renovated years ago,” said STFN Chief Rene Skin.
The building was purchased by Skin Tyee First Nation Resorts Inc., a company owned by STFN. The hotel has already been closed while crews prepare the building for its renovations.
The Lakeland Hotel, first built in 1953, was once considered people’s favourite breakfast place. The STFN took this into con-sideration when they planned a new restaurant with a breakfast theme. The new hotel will also have a sports pub and grill with a stage for performances of local musicians.
Expected to reopen in the spring of 2016, the hotel will have a First Nations theme, including a gift shop for local First Nations artists to display and sell art.
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World Snow Day at Omineca Ski Club, Sunday, January 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Free day passes & ski rentals. For more info: www.ominecaskiclub.ca/contact-us/
Men’s Drop In Curling Wednesday evenings 7 p.m. at the Curling Rink starting Wednesday, January 13, 2016.
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Burns Lake midgets vs Houston
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Burns Lake Midgets played against the Houston Midget team over the weekend. Burns Lake won this game 10 - 8.
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Free Movie Night at the First Mennonite Church, 530 Kerr Rd. Friday, January 15 @ 7 p.m. showing “God Is Not Dead”. (Rated PG).
The syllabus for the 2016 Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts is now available around town. Festival dates: March 8-19. Entry deadline is February 1.
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Could this be the end for Northern Gateway?
Speaking in Ottawa on June 17, 2014, Canada’s newly elected prime minister Justin Trudeau said if he “won the honour of serv-ing as prime minister, the Northern Gateway Pipeline would not happen.”
“The Northern Gateway Pipeline threatens not only the B.C. coastal economy but the jobs of thousands of people who live on the ocean,” Trudeau said during his announcement. “I’ve met with many British Columbians who make their living out of the pristine coastal waters; it is not a place for a pipeline.”
Trudeau’s announcement was made shortly after the federal government had approved the $7-billion project and imposed 209 conditions recommended by the National Energy Board. Enbridge Inc. proposes the construction of a 1200-km twin pipe-line that would carry diluted bitumen from Alberta’s oilsands to B.C.’s coast, passing directly through Burns Lake.
During his election campaign, Trudeau reiterated his party’s opposition to Northern Gateway. So could this be the end for Enbridge’s controversial project?
Not according to Northern Gateway’s communications man-ager Ivan Giesbrecht. He said the pipeline proponent “looks for-ward to the opportunity to sit down with Trudeau and his govern-ment.”
NOVEMBER
Slow year for moose hunters According to conservation officer Robert (Ron) Leblanc, many
hunters in the Burns Lake area were left disappointed after a weak moose hunting season this year.
The general open season for moose in the Skeena region took
place from Oct. 20-26, 2015.In a period of three years, the moose population in B.C. de-
clined over 14 per cent. The 2014 estimate for B.C.’s moose population was from 120,000 to 205,000 with an average range of 162,500. In 2011, the estimate was from 145,000 to 235,000 with an average range of 190,000.
The moose population decline was even higher in the Lakes District.
A 2011/12 survey of the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District confirmed that the moose population in the area had declined by 20 per cent since 2004.
Top stories for Burns Lake in 2015
Submitted photo
Conservation officer Robert (Ron) LeBlanc cuts a calf moose free from a wire fence near Topley. The calf moose’s mother was carefully watching LeBlanc while he was cutting the fence.
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Indoor Playspace is starting Tuesdays at the Lakeside Multiplex from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for kids six and younger. Free program.
Carrier Sekani Family Services Burns Lake Women’s Group meet Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Burns Lake Band Office. More info: Bonnie or Wanda (250) 692-1800.
Environmental Assessment of the Blackwater Gold Project
Public Comment Period and Information Sessions New Gold Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of an open pit gold and silver mine located approximately 110 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. As proposed, the project would produce 60,000 tonnes per day of gold and silver ore, over a mine life of 17 years. The Blackwater Gold Project is subject to review under both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act and is undergoing a coordinated environmental assessment. Public Comment Period The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) are inviting the public to comment on the ongoing environmental assessment of the Blackwater Gold Project. The proponent has recently submitted its Environmental Impact Statement / Application (EIS / Application) which describes the project and its potential to cause environmental, heritage, health, social, and economic effects. A copy of the complete EIS / Application and more information is available online at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca and at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. A summary of the document in English or French is also available on the Agency’s website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca. Submit comments from January 20, 2016 to February 19, 2016: By Online Form: www.eao.gov.bc.ca By Email: [email protected]
By Fax: 250-387-2208
By mail: Blackwater Gold Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 410-701 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C6
OR Blackwater Gold Project Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9V1
The Agency accepts comments in either English or in French. Comments only need to be submitted once to either the Agency or the EAO to be considered for both the provincial and federal environmental assessments. Copies of the summary and the complete EIS / Application are also available for viewing at these locations: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Vancouver, B.C. Viewing by appointment only Telephone: 604-666-2431 Fraser Lake Public Library 228 Endako Avenue Fraser Lake, B.C.
Vanderhoof Public Library 230 Stewart Street East Vanderhoof, B.C Prince George Public Library Bob Harkins Branch 888 Canada Games Way Prince George, B.C.
Burns Lake Public Library 585 Government Street Burns Lake, B.C. Prince George Public Library Nechako Branch 6547 Hart Highway Prince George, B.C.
Fort St. James Public Library 425 Manson Street Fort St. James, B.C. Cariboo Regional District Library Quesnel Branch 101-410 Kinchant Street Quesnel, B.C.
Information Sessions: February 2, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nechako Senior Friendship Centre 219 Victoria Street East Vanderhoof, B.C.
February 3, 2016, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mouse Mountain Elementary School 266 Taluk Avenue Fraser Lake, B.C.
Information on the Blackwater Gold Project and the EIS / Application will be available at the information sessions, and interested individuals will be able to speak with provincial and federal representatives and New Gold Inc.’s technical team.
All submissions received by the Agency and the EAO during the comment period in relation to the Blackwater Gold Project are considered public. Comments will be posted to the EAO website and will become part of the Agency project file.
School district’s assistant superintendent retires
Flavio NieNow
Burns Lake resident Rick Pooley, Assistant Su-perintendent for School District No. 91, has offi-cially retired.
According to Charlene Seguin, Superintendent of Schools for School District No. 91, Pooley was a highly experienced educator and a valued member of the school district’s senior leadership team who will be missed.
Eugene Marks and Manu Madhok will become the new assistant superintendents effective imme-diately.
Seguin described the new assistant superinten-dents as “experienced and progressive educators who demonstrate creativity, innovation and in-sight.”
Marks has served in a variety of roles following his years as a teacher/counsellor at Nechako Val-ley Secondary School. He was principal at Grassy Plains School, in the former School District 55. He then became the vice-principal at Nechako Valley Secondary School and later became the principal at Evelyn Dickson Elementary School. In addition, he has been a member of the senior leadership team as a director of instruction since 2007.
B.C. Conservatives look for next leaderTom FleTcher
Dan Brooks has announced his resignation as B.C. Conservative leader, with no successor in sight.
Brooks issued a statement Monday saying he is refocusing on his family and business after serv-ing as “volunteer leader” of the troubled party since April 2014. The party holds its annual general meeting in Richmond Feb. 20, where Brooks will officially step down.
Brooks toured B.C. in November, speaking con-fidently about candidate recruitment for the 2017 B.C. election and the need for an alternative to the B.C. Liberals and the NDP.
Brooks, who runs a guide outfitting business near Vanderhoof, was one of the party directors who expelled or censured 15 party members after they tried to oust former leader John Cummins in 2012. Brooks took over from Cummins after the 2013 election that saw the B.C. Liberals re-elected under Premier Christy Clark despite the harmo-nized sales tax debacle she had inherited.
Clark is preparing to call two by-elections for seats left vacant after the October federal vote.
Proposed LNG near Kitimat receives key permitJoint venture company LNG Canada has obtained a key
permit to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Kitimat, B.C.
On Jan. 5, 2016, the company announced that the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission had issued an LNG facility permit for the project, one of the key permits required for the construc-tion and operation of the project.
This was the first LNG project in B.C. to receive the LNG facility permit, which focuses on public and environmental safety, and specifies the requirements the project must com-ply with when designing, constructing and operating the pro-posed LNG export facility near Kitimat.
Director of external affairs Susannah Pierce told The Globe and Mail this was a crucial development for the proj-ect, following environmental approval from federal and pro-vincial authorities last June.
“Really, what (the permit) looks at is: How are we design-ing the facility? How are we ensuring that it can operate safely in the community? How have we engaged with the community?”
The proposed project still must ensure it is economically
viable and meets several other significant milestones includ-ing finalizing engineering and cost estimates, supply of la-bour, and achieving other critical regulatory approvals be-fore making a final investment decision.
The Shell-led joint venture is proposing to build an LNG export facility that initially consists of two LNG processing units referred to as “trains,” each with the capacity to pro-duce 6.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG annually, with an option to expand the project in the future to four trains.
According to LNG Canada, the company continues to de-velop a number of important plans to address public safety and minimize the effects on the environment and local com-munity.
“Safety is our first priority," said Andy Calitz, CEO of LNG Canada. “LNG Canada is working closely with lo-cal emergency response organizations, as well as leading safety experts, in the development of an emergency response framework for the proposed project.”
The project is one of 20 LNG proposals in British Co-lumbia. Minister of natural gas development Rich Coleman said in late December that British Columbia’s LNG industry
made unprecedented progress in 2015.“The progress made in B.C. in the last year is remarkable
because these are challenging times in the industry; glob-al prices have fallen since we launched our LNG strategy and just as companies are considering making huge invest-ments," he said. "But here’s what’s important to remember: B.C. is in this for the long-term.”
Coleman also called critics of LNG development in B.C. “short-sighted.”
“If you were to listen to the critics – the ‘scrooges’ of eco-nomic development - they would tell you that progress has stalled and government should relinquish the B.C. jobs plan’s ambitious goals for growth and market diversification,” he said. “Those pessimists, to be frank, are short-sighted; re-luctant to admit LNG is making progress, creating jobs and securing long-term prosperity for all of us.”
LNG Canada is a joint venture company comprised of Shell Canada Energy (50 per cent), an affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell plc, and affiliates of PetroChina (20 per cent), Korea Gas Corporation (15 per cent) and Mitsubishi Corpo-ration (15 per cent).
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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, it may be frightening to reveal your true feelings about something, especially when the truth might change your life in a dramatic way. Muster your courage.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Others appreciate all that you do for them, Aquarius. But sometimes they have to do for themselves to learn valuable lessons. This week is a time to step aside.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, while you are busy helping other people, you may discover that it’s time to take a step back and tend to your own needs.
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, finding time to get everything done can be challenging. Fortu-nately, you have quite a few friends willing to spare some time and lend you a helping hand.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Difficult decisions can take time to work through, Taurus. Although you want to address all situations, this week isn’t a good one for making big decisions.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, something keeps nagging at you and you can’t get it out of your head. Trust your intuition and be on guard. With some careful thought, a solution will pres-ent itself.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: A hectic schedule may have you feeling some pressure, Cancer. Keep in mind that all of your deadlines are self-imposed, so just factor a little more time into your week.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you get things right. Don’t let this worry you, as trial and error is all a part of the learning process.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, you may sus-pect what’s around the corner, but you are not ready to take the plunge just yet. Give it a little more time until you feel ready and secure.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Work with your doctor to develop a plan for meeting some healthy reso-lutions, Libra. It is important to make your health a priority this week.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, it may prove impossible to escape all of your responsibilities right now, but you can let a few slide for the time being. Tackle the most daunting projects first.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: You cannot avoid a complex issue forever, Sagittarius. Come clean with the person you may have been hid-ing from, and work with this person to reach a resolution.
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First Mennonite Church, 530 Kerr Rd., will be hosting a free movie night, Jan. 15 @ 7 pm. We will be showing, “God is not dead”. (rated PG). Time for Q&A and refreshments to follow.
Southside Health & Wellness Cen-tre: January 2016. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Good Food box pick up at Grassy Store Jan. 13. Nyree Hazelton on site every Thurs. Foot Care Jan. 14 & 28. More info (250) 694-3270.
Canadian Cancer Society is open Tue., Wed. & Fri., 10am to 2pm. Drop in and browse through our on-going garage sale items and our arts & crafts tables (donations gratefully accepted).
Contact us at (250) 692-7203 or email us at [email protected] and in-quire about joining our group as a vol-unteer! For Cancer Information or Can-cer Connect: 1-888-939-3333. Website: www.cancer.ca.
Carrier Sekani Family Services Burns Lake Women’s Group gets to-gether each Tues. at 10am to share suc-cess stories and support each other on our journey to creating ful� llment and wellness. Burns Lake Band Of� ce. More info: Bonnie or Wanda (250) 692-1800.
The syllabus for the 2016 Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts is now is now available at LD News, BL Public Library, Western Financial Group, Artisan Centre, SEDA and online at ld-festival.com. Festival dates: Mar. 8-19. The entry deadline is Feb. 1. So get busy and plan your entries now.
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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
Lakes Fellowship724 Babine Lake Road
Sunday Services: 10:30 amCelebrating the Love of God
www.lakesfellowship.caPastor Matthew Westergard 250-692-7464
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Burns LakeCommunity Church
Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949
New location: Burns Lake Band (old highschool): 10:30 am
ST. PAUL’SUNITED CHURCH
136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake
Worship Service at10 am Sunday mornings
Ministry led by lay leadersPhone 250-692-7202
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH
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
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LIVING WATERS CHURCH766 Mulvaney Crescent, Burns Lake
Please come and fellowship with us on:Sunday at 11:00amTuesday at 7:00 pmSaturday at 7:00 pm
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Regular Hours: Tues-Thurs: 4-8pmFriday & Saturday 2-8pm
Oldtimers Hockey
Fridays 8:30-10:00 Sundays 6:30-8:00
$350 - 2 nights/week $200 - 1 night/week $15 drop in
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Meat Drawhas resumed for the year with all proceeds going toBurns Lake Search
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Friday Night Dinners:January 15th:
Ham DinnerJanuary 22nd:
Beef Dip
The Legion is looking for Blue Blazers (suit coats) - If you have any please
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Drop in Darts: Tues 7pmPoker for Points: Wed 7pm
Drop in Crib: Thurs 7pm
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The Elizabeth Fry Society in Burns Lake is currentlyaccepting applications for the following positions:
CHILDREN WHO WITNESS ABUSE COUNSELLORThis position is permanent part time, 15 hrs. per week with flexibility; wage scale of $21.92 –$25.53
STOPPING THE VIOLENCE COUNSELLORThis position is permanent part time, 20 hrs. per week with flexibility; wage scale of $24.18 - $ 28.16.
CASUAL TRANSITION HOUSE SUPPORT WORKERSThe wage scale is $16.33 - $19.01.
For more information or to apply with resumeand cover letter please email:
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CASUAL CUSTODIANS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is accepting applications from those interested in employment as a casual custodian in the Burns Lake and Fort St. James areas.
To qualify for casual custodial work applicants must:
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Training Course)• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English; verbally, and in writing, if requested
Applicants who successfully complete the Custodial Training Course will be required to job shadow for a minimum of 12 hours. The 12 hours of job shadowing will be paid.
Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school.
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School 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.
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.
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CASUAL RN OR LPNSouthside Health & Wellness Centre seeks an RN or LPN for part time employment as a Community Health Nurse. The Centre provides a range of acute and primary care services in the southside Community. Salary will commensurate with experience. Willing to train the right person.
PART-TIME RN OR LPN
MARGARET ELIZABETH THOMPSON
Jan. 29, 1957 - Dec. 20, 2015Born January 29, 1957 in Burns Lake to Bob and Jessie Moore. Margaret went to school at Grassy Plains and Burns Lake. Margaret enjoyed riding horses, gymkanas and sports as a child.She waitressed several years at the Alaska Way and also worked several casual jobs in-cluding tree nursery in Prince George.In 1984 Margaret married Rod Thompson. They enjoyed rid-ing their Harley Davidson’s, going on long adventures. Work took them to Campbell River, Kamloops and eventual-ly settling in Prince George.Margaret passed away Dec. 20, 2015 in Prince George af-ter struggling with cancer for 16 years.A memorial was held on Dec. 27 at Grassy Plains Hall.Thank you to her friend that supported her during this diffi -cult time, including Sherrie Murray. Thank you to Dan Murray, Alan, Gwen Nicholas and Stu McCullam, Jan Ow-ens and the entire William’s family who supported her. Thank you to the people who donated to Lakes Animal Friendship Society in her name. Margarets dog Buddy and cat Miss Kitty were both rescues.
~ Bob Moore & family
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Meeting at CNC with presidentThe much anticipated visit from Henry Reiser, President of the College of New Caledonia (CNC), to discuss the removal of family
programs took place at the Lakes District campus on Dec. 2, 2015.Community members were eager to finally address concerns in the first community consultation since CNC discontinued family
programs at the local campus and took steps to centralize operations in Prince George.Mayor Luke Strimbold referred to the size of the crowd in his opening statement, “The turnout is reflective of our concern for some
of the direction that the college is taking.”Reiser concluded the meeting stating, “Actually this has had a lot of impact on me, I’m going to give this more thought, actually
thinking about solutions to this. Your passion for what is here I hear loud and clear, and we have to go back and think about how we’re going to respond.”
Logging truck goes over embankment on Colleymount Road
Colleymount residents reiterate need to improve road conditionsA loaded logging truck went over an embankment on Colleymount Road after colliding with a grader.The accident occurred on Dec. 9, 2015, at around 11 a.m.Drivers of both vehicles were not seriously injured and did not need to be taken to the hospital.After the logging truck went over the embankment, its load of logs ended up on Francois Lake and
hydraulic fluid from its engine leaked into the lake.The accident took place at approximately 51 km from Francois Lake’s ferry landing. Colleymount Road
extends from Francois Lake’s ferry landing to km 54 - west corner of Francois Lake.Corporal Terry Gillespie with the Burns Lake RCMP said the narrow portion of the road and snow both
contributed to the collision.According to local residents, Colleymount Road has had a significant increase of commercial and non-
commercial traffic and presents safety issues such as narrow, blind corners and sloughing on both road portions and embankments.
Colleymount residents have recently gathered 1000 signatures for a petition to improve conditions of the road.
In a letter written to B.C. transportation minister Todd Stone last week, Colleymount resident Judy Stratton warns that "the road was never built to the standards of today’s roads nor was it meant to haul logs on."
“It is a curvy, very narrow in lots of places and many, many blind corners,” said Stratton. “You can expect more of these accidents unless major upgrades are made to this road.”
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