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FLAVIO NIENOW
The 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 Fellowship Hall in Burns Lake since the beginning of the inquest on July 13, 2015.
The inquest into the mill deaths con-cluded July 31, 2015, with 41 recom-mendations to improve safety in the industry and prevent similar incidents from happening again.
The coroner’s jury deliberated for two days, making 33 recommendations while presiding coroner Chico Newell added eight recommendations.
Recommendations were made to Babine Forest Products, Hampton Af-filiates, United Steelworkers Union, WorkSafeBC, minister of jobs and the minister of justice.
Workers’ testimony showed that, during the explosion, it was too dark outside of the mill, which caused dis-orientation and the inability to find a safe place in a reasonable amount of time.
The jury recommended Babine For-est Products to ensure all plants have proper outdoor lighting, a fire pumping system and a stand-alone first aid fa-cility. All of these installations should be serviced by a fully functional auto-matic emergency power system.
According to the coroner’s report, the testimony also showed “major gaps” in fire code knowledge and
Inquest concluded with 41 recommendations to improve safety
Mill deaths ruled
accidental
FLAVIO NIENOW
Grizzly bears have been hunted in the prov-ince since before European settlement. How-ever,
British Columbians have different views on the ethics and ecology of grizzly bear hunting.
Grizzly bears in B.C. are managed by grizzly bear population units (GBPUs) in order to en-
sure local conservation and management objec-tives are being met.
Burns Lake is located in what is called the Francois GBPU, 11 km east of the Bulkley-Lakes GBPU border.
With an estimated grizzly population of 58 bears, the Francois GBPU was closed for grizzly hunt in 2012 as a result of its low population es-timate. Hunting is permitted, however, in some portions of the Bulkley-Lakes GBPU.
There were 76 authorizations issued in 2014 for the Bulkley-Lakes GBPU. From those au-thorizations, nine grizzly bears were harvested in 2014 – five by residents and four by non-res-idents (guided).
Is the grizzly bear trophy hunt sustainable
in B.C.?
Rocking the rockWren Gilgan captured this photo of the large rounded boulder near one of the islands in Atna Bay on Morice Lake.
How many grizzly bears are harvested each year in the region?
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inspection requirements. Therefore, the jury recommended Babine Forest Prod-ucts to ensure compliance with the national fire code, including that an annual fire inspection be completed by a qualified person having jurisdiction in the area. In addition, the company should review its evacuation procedures annually with all workers and conduct fire drills periodically.
The testimony also highlighted workers’ concerns with topics such as bul-lying, intimidation and discrimination, which they say prevented them from bringing forward safety concerns. The jury recommended professional training for all employees in workplace harassment. In addition, the company should consider an Aboriginal liaison coordinator or worker ombudsman to assist em-ployees with workplace concerns.
Evidence also suggested that cold weather, humidity and changes in air flow may have been contributing factors in the explosion. The jury recommended WorkSafeBC to ensure that work environment hazard alerts are communicated effectively, and to update regulations and guidelines promptly to reflect current knowledge in regard to combustible dust explosions.
Testimony also showed a lack of workers’ knowledge to the hazards of wood dust. The recommendation on this case was to develop a video or visual presen-tation using Power Point to demonstrate to all workers in the wood manufactur-ing industry the health and safety hazards associated with combustible dust.
Furthermore, the jury suggested the mill to use a combustible gas monitor to investigate reported gas smells by workers.
The presiding coroner added a recommendation to WorkSafeBC and the of-fice of the fire commissioner, suggesting they should collaborate in the creation of a regulation to ensure companies in the wood products manufacturing indus-try have an annual fire inspection.
The coroner’s report adds that “a lack of communication” may have contrib-uted to the incident.
A recommendation was made to WorkSafeBC, the B.C. forest safety council, manufactures’ advisory group and the associated health safety associations that they should ensure the “effective sharing of information to ensure ongoing risks can be evaluated by all members of the safety community.”
The report also included a recommendation for the minister of justice and attorney general of Canada. The recommendation was to amend section 217.1 of the criminal code to add the following section, “anyone who fails to take reasonable steps to prevent death or bodily harm under this section is guilty of an indictable offence.”
The westray act amendments created a duty to prevent death or bodily harm under section 217.1, but did not create an offence for failing to fulfill that duty.
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The universal child care benefit will be taxed next AprilFLAVIO NIENOW
The universal child care benefit (UCCB) was introduced in 2006 as a taxable benefit designed to help Canadian families through direct financial support.
Parents have since 2006 been receiving a $100 taxable benefit a month for each child under age six.
On January 1, 2015, the UCCB was expanded to include a new benefit for children aged six through 17, and the payments that parents receive for chil-dren under the age of six were increased.
The payment is now $160 a month for children under six, and children between six and 17 are eli-gible for $60 a month.
Since payments are retroactive to Jan. 1, parents recently received $360 for each child six to 17 years old, for the first six months of 2015.
But don’t be so quick to spend that extra cash. According to a story published by the National Post, Canadians who received the payments can expect to see some of that amount taxed next April unless their income is so low that they don’t pay income taxes.
The benefit is taxable on the lower income earner in every household. However, Angella MacEwan, Senior Economist with the Canadian Labour Coun-cil, told the National Post that the lower income earner in some families will be moved into a higher tax bracket this year because of the government’s recent decision to allow income splitting. That will marginally increase how much they are asked to pay in taxes on the child care benefit, she said.
The increase in benefits, combined with the elim-ination of the child tax credit, will mean middle and upper-income earners will have more of the money taxed back at the end of the year than lower income households, said David Macdonald, Senior Econo-mist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, to the National Post.
“You get a cheque and it’s tangible. You have no idea what you’re going to pay back at the end of the year,” Macdonald said.
The universal child care benefit applies to all Canadian families regardless of income so long as they have children under the age of 18.
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FLAVIO NIENOW
The Burns Lake community is in mourning after unconfirmed reports that the body of the missing boater has been found.
On July 28, at approximately 8:55 p.m., the Burns Lake RCMP received a report of an overdue boater on Tchesinkut Lake.
The boater was last seen at approximately 1 p.m. on July 28, 2015.In the early morning hours of July 29, a boat was located on the shore of
Tchesinkut Lake empty, and the boat motor was missing.The Burns Lake RCMP partnered with the Burns Lake and Terrace Search and
Rescue, the B.C. conservation services, ministry of forests, RCMP air services, victim services, police dog services and several community volunteers who en-gaged in an extensive search of Tchesinkut Lake and the surrounding area.
Coroner Chico Newell adds eight recommendations
Burns Lake boater found
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Currently, the estimated grizzly population within the hunted portions of the Bulkley-Lakes GBPU is 336.
According to Brennan Clarke, Public Affairs Officer for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opera-tions, the government allows a grizzly bear harvest based on the “best available science.”
“The principles behind our decisions are: a scientifically informed population estimate; estimates of sustainable hu-man-caused mortality rates; and deliberately conservative mortality limits,” he said.
But some scientists argue that the province’s approach to grizzly bear management is “risky.”
Six biologists from Simon Fra-ser University and the University of Victoria analyzed trophy hunt for griz-zly bears across the province from 2001 to 2011. The sci-entists published their findings in the scientific journal Plos One in 2013 - http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/j o u r n a l .pone.0078041
Kyle Artelle, the leading researcher of the study, says many populations of B.C. grizzly bears are at risk.
“We began [the study] with a simple test, comparing how many bears the gov-
ernment’s biologists said could be killed versus how many were actually killed in each population open to the hunt,” she said. “We found that the government’s limits were exceeded in half the populations open to the hunt.”
But when the scientists dug deeper, they found flaws in the way grizzly hunt is managed in the province.
“There are lots of unknowns in management - how big population sizes actually are; how many bears are killed il-legally; and how quickly each population grows - that are currently overlooked,” she said. “Not addressing these un-certainties makes the management even riskier.”
According to Artelle, there are many issues that could af-fect grizzly populations in the future such as habitat loss and
degradation, climate change and salmon declines. Therefore, a more careful approach to the grizzly hunt in B.C. would be wise.
According to her study, the vast majority of the grizzly overkills detected from 2001-2011 - at least 85 per cent - could have been avoided had the hunt been reduced by half or eliminated.
“Of every five bears that die in this province, four die at the hands of humans, most in the trophy hunt,” she said. “One easy step is to simply reduce the hunt.”
According to the ministry of forests, the average reported mortality of grizzly bears in the province has been almost 300 per year, which represents 53 per cent of the maximum limit.
The grizzly bear harvest is managed on a five-year allow-able harvest limit. Since the annual harvest fluctuates, the provincial government makes adjustments every year to har-vest limits.
“Adjustments are made annually as necessary to ensure the harvest limit does not exceed a certain level over a five-year period,” said the ministry. “While it is not uncommon for mortality in an individual year to exceed the annual al-lowable mortality for a GBPU, this does not represent a con-servation concern or overharvest as adjustments are made in the following years.”
In 2014, there were 3067 limited entry hunt authoriza-tions issued for grizzly bears in the province. From those authorizations, 165 grizzly bears were actually harvested. In addition, 102 were harvested by guide outfitters for a total harvest of 267.
“Many more tags are issued than bears are harvested, and this predictable success rate is built into the system,” ex-plained Brennan.
The provincial government estimates that there are ap-proximately 15,000 grizzly bears in B.C.
In the 1970’s the estimate was 6600 grizzly bears. That changed to 13,000 in 1990; 17,000 in 2004; and 16,000 in 2008. However, the ministry of forests says the variation in estimates from year to year does not reflect a trend in griz-zly bear numbers because the methods used to estimate the population have evolved and improved over time.
Scientists argue province’s grizzly bear management is risky
The estimated grizzly population within the hunted portion is 336. A total of nine grizzly bears were harvested in 2014.Michael Riis-chRistianson photo
Now that the political back-and-forth is over, there are two questions left about the Petronas-led proposal to make the big-gest private-sector invest-ment in B.C. history.
Will it actually happen? And is it a good deal or a bad one?
Premier Christy Clark ducked the first ques-tion on the day the proj-ect agreement for Pacific
Northwest LNG was approved by the B.C. legisla-ture.
“After many predictions about the Canucks and the Alberta election, I don’t make predictions any more,” Clark said. “But I can say that this project has gone farther than any of our critics said that it would.”
For what it’s worth, my prediction is on record: it will go ahead. The latest evidence is the company’s continued, costly effort to gain federal and local ap-
proval for a suspension bridge to Lelu Island to minimize the marine impact. Lax Kw’alaams Band members could not have had details on that change from an underwater pipeline when they voted to oppose the project in May.
Is it a good deal? The mayors of Prince Rupert and Port Edward have made their views clear – they see it as a lifeline for an area that has struggled for years with a faded forest and fishing industry.
The B.C. NDP is also now clear, having voted against the project agreement in the brief sum-mer session of the legislature that concluded last week. Whether the project proceeds or not, this will be a key election issue in 2017.
NDP leader John Horgan and other MLAs made much of the lack of job guarantees, pointing to similar projects in Australia.
Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman issued a statement with excerpts from the state of Western Australia’s agreement for the Gorgon LNG project. The so-called guarantees contain qualifiers like this: “... except in those cases where … it is not reasonable or economically practical to do so, use labour available within Western Australia.”
Obviously there were no job guarantees, which could only exist in a command economy, in other words a communist dictatorship.
Everyone agrees that specialized trades such as welding alloys for low-temperature operation will be brought in. And LNG processing trains will be shipped in pre-fabricated from places like South Korea, as they have been in Australia and elsewhere.
Pacific Northwest LNG is on record with federal regulators that in the latter stages of construc-tion, the use of foreign labour for the project could reach 70 per cent. Does that make it a bad deal?
Perhaps B.C. could attempt develop this expertise from the ground up. It seems to me that was tried with aluminum ship fabrication, and it didn’t work out too well.
For David Keane, president of the B.C. LNG Alliance, the question is how many large LNG projects, pipelines and all, can be managed at the same time as the Site C dam is being built. It was skilled labour shortages, and particularly a shortage of supervisors, that caused Australia to lose some of its proposed projects.
Keane said all LNG proponents here want to use as much local labour as they can, because it’s less expensive and it builds local support. And he disagrees that B.C. is a sweet deal for the industry. Among other things, pipelines have to be built across two mountain ranges.
Not only that, B.C. producers would pay an LNG income tax, which is a first in the history of the industry. Add to that PST, GST, payroll taxes, municipal taxes and federal and provincial corporate income taxes. Add aboriginal revenue sharing, and we have a deal.
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You must have read at least one or two stories about trophy hunting last week.
The internet was filled with angry animal rights activists after Walter James Palmer, a Min-nesota dentist, illegally killed one of Africa’s most famous lions – Ce-cil - during a big game hunt in Zimbabwe.
It is believed Palmer paid $50,000 to kill this
lion. I don’t know about you, but I can think of at least 20 more useful ways of spending $50,000 (and that includes buying a waterslide for my back-yard).
But we all know we don’t have to go as far as Africa to find trophy hunting.
This week Lakes District News reported on griz-zly bear trophy hunting in B.C., and whether or not it is a sustainable practice. While writing this story, it was interesting to learn that Alberta suspended its grizzly bear hunt in 2006. Although Alberta’s grizzly population is considerably smaller than B.C.’s, some scientists believe the grizzly population in B.C. is also at risk.
Almost 300 grizzly bears are killed per year by trophy hunters in B.C. Scientists have pointed out flaws in the way grizzly hunt is managed in the province, urging caution and suggesting that reducing the grizzly hunt would be a wise move.
I must admit that hunting has been quite an intriguing issue for me.Growing up in big cities, I was never exposed to hunting (as far as I was concerned, my
dinner meat originated from the grocery store). When I moved to Canada, however, life in rural areas made it more difficult for me to ignore hunting.
It was quite a cultural shock to visit my friends’ families in Newfoundland and see moose heads hanging on their walls.
Ironically, I’ve met many vegetarians in my life. Most of them believe that killing animals, even for food, is simply unethical.
Although I have never felt the urge to become a vegetarian, I often wondered if these friends were right. After all, they seemed to have a strong argument. Should I be a vegetarian too?
Luckily I made many First Nations friends in Canada and I was able to ask them that question.I figured that, if someone could answer this question, it would be the First Nations. I real-
ized they were much more connected to the land and the environment than my city dweller vegetarian friends.
What I learned from First Nations is that it’s not evil when humans fish. It is not evil when a lion catches a dear, and it is not evil when a leopard kills a warthog.
I was satisfied with their answer, and it became clear to me that there were some flaws to the way my city dweller friends thought.
Trophy hunting, however, is in a completely different spectrum. The idea that someone would actually take pleasure from seeing another creature die is still beyond my comprehen-sion, and I think many people in the Lakes District can relate to that feeling.
A few weeks ago, Lakes District News published the photo of trophy hunters who [legally] killed a bear in the area. Although our paper did not take any sides, many readers expressed their outrage on our Facebook page. It goes to show that trophy hunting also bothers many people in the Lakes District. I am also aware that many people make a living as guide outfit-ters, and I am certainly not here to judge how people provide for their families.
I would, however, question if it’s not time to re-think our actions.Are we making the world a better place? Are we setting the perfect example for our chil-
dren? Is our practice sustainable?
Trophy hunters in the spotlight
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Wet’suwet’en Chief Karen Ogen is starting a First Nations liquefied natural gas (LNG) alliance to gather more sup-porters of LNG pipeline agreements.
In December 2014, Wet’suwet’en signed a $2.8-million agreement with the province to support the Coastal GasLink Pipeline project.
Although Ogen strongly believes this agreement will bring great economic ben-efits to Wet’suwet’en First Nation, she has faced continuous opposition from Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs.
“Despite our careful approach, we have been attacked by critics within our com-munity and beyond,” she said. “Public supporters have been hard to find, even though there are many First Nations sign-ing economic agreements with govern-ment and industry throughout the prov-ince.”
“I have long believed it is short sighted to turn down projects such as this before understanding the true risks and benefits; that is just an easy way to avoid dealing with complex issues; I also know it is a path toward a life of continued poverty,” she added.
Ogen explained that the LNG alliance will help people understand how like-mind-ed First Nations can collaborate to raise the bar on environmental protection. She said the LNG conversation takes a different
tone when “people have all the facts.”“Environmentalism must mean more
than just saying no,” she said. “I believe environmentalism must mean working hard to establish a higher standard.”
Ogen said the forest industry has had a much more damaging effect to the envi-ronment than LNG pipelines ever would.
“Wet’suwet’en people have been en-gaged in the resource economy for a long time through forestry activities,” she said. “In my people’s territory, forestry has had more negative impact than a natural gas pipeline ever will; that is not something I say lightly; it is a conclusion based on a careful analysis of the facts.”
“There is no doubt sustainability means protecting our environment,” she added. “But sustainability also means ensuring our people have access to real op-portunities and a decent standard of life.”
The agreement with Coastal GasLink includes key provisions such as $30 million for an en-vironmental stewardship initia-tive under which Wet’suwet’en people will conduct environ-mental work in partnership with the provincial and federal gov-ernments. Ogen added that the agreement will mean important revenues and opportunities for Wet’suwet’en people.
“This agreement will help to ensure we can stand on our own two feet,” she said. “For the first time in my memory, our commu-nity will have more good-paying jobs than it has people.”
She added that she is confident the Coastal GasLink Pipeline
project will meet Wet’suwet’en’s stan-dards for environmental protection.
“We must put our trust and our faith into First Nations to manage the effects of these projects in their respective terri-tories,” she said. “Whether it be fracking, pipeline or terminal issues, First Nations are overcoming a systemic exclusion from these opportunities and are rising to the challenge of what it takes to conduct a proper assessment.”
“We are balancing environmental pro-tection with economic opportunity.”
Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd., a whol-ly-owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, proposes to develop a natural gas pipeline from Northeast B.C. to the west coast of B.C. to serve export markets.
Wet’suwet’en chief starting First Nations LNG allianceThe alliance will gather more supporters of LNG agreements
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In the story ‘Who has the ultimate say?’published in the Lakes District News' July 29 edition, we published that, according to Carla Lewis, the Crown asserts that both the heredi-tary chiefs and elected councils have the power to decide on LNG devel-
opments. In fact, Lewis said that the Crown asserts title, and that the hereditary chiefs and band councils have yet to have any assertions of title recognized. Lakes District News apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Correction
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editor:On Friday night we where on our way home from town. As we approached the big swamp before Division Lake on Old Babine Lake
Rd., we saw a vehicle parked on the road. We slowed down just in case they may have needed help. As I looked to see what was going on I saw a First Nation man standing with his rifle slung over his shoulder, over the body of a dead cow moose that he had just shot.
What I want to know is what are the First Nation people doing shooting a cow moose in July when she probably has a calf close by. I know that this man was exercising his traditional hunting rights but where is the commonsense and since when is using a rifle traditional for First Nation hunters.
A week previous we saw a cow moose in that swamp and she had a calf with her. If this is an example of being stewards of the land then I think there is some serious confusion. If the public is awake then they are aware that the moose population in this region is crashing. this certainly does not help the moose recover their numbers.
If my memory serves correctly it wasn't to long ago the paper had an article about the decline of the moose population , but if you talk with the natives their quick to blame the non-native hunter.
I was told by a local Conservation officer that quite often they come cross animals that have been shoot and left or just the choice parts taken.
If the First Nation were truly concerned about this resource they would be educating their members on responsible hunting prac-tices and they would be investigating the mass slaughter of the moose in the winter on the train tracks.
Concerned citizen, Colleen Simmons
Killing a cow moose right now is not being a steward of our lands
About a third of wildfires were human causedTom FleTcher
The B.C. government is reviewing its penalties for those who start forest fires with campfires or discarded cigarette butts, as losses pile up from a severe early fire season.
Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris has been as-signed to the review, as the province's forest fire crews continue to work flat-out to keep up with lightning-caused fires and those caused by human carelessness. Morris said he will examine what new penalties can be effectively enforced.
"For example, should we be banning those who break fire bans from attending our provincial parks?" Morris said. "Should we look at larger fines up to and including possibly of the impound-
ment of vehicles for those who flick lit cigarette butts out of their windows?"
One tree faller has been killed as the B.C. Wildfire Service continues to work against 159 active wildfires (as of July 17), down from 200 since the week before due to cooler weather and showers. The service has tackled more than 1000 forest fires so far this year, about a third of them human caused.
"There are some who have suggested you can't legislate against stupidity," Forests Minister Steve Thomson said. "But if explor-ing the idea of increasing fines or acting on ideas that mean more people will get the message, I think we should be prepared to have a look at it."
Witnesses can report careless smokers or breaches of the prov-ince-wide outdoor fire ban with the same phone numbers as to report wildfires, 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a mobile phone.
Of the 14 new fires July 13, two are suspected to have been human-caused. About 375 of this season's fires are listed as hu-man-caused, burning 44,000 hectares.
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Prime minister Stephen Harper announced the appointment of Russell Brown to the supreme court of Canada last week.
Brown grew up in Burns Lake and graduated from Lakes Dis-trict Secondary School. His par-ents and two brothers still live in the area - one brother in Smithers and the other in Burns Lake.
His father, John Robert Brown (Jack), said he was not surprised about his son’s nomination.
“He’s done very well,” said Jack. “In the last four years he went from being a law professor to the supreme court of Canada; we’re very pleased about it.”
Before being appointed to the bench, Russell served as an as-sociate professor and associate dean at the faculty of law, Uni-versity of Alberta.
Russell had been living in Ed-monton with his wife and two children.
He was appointed from the court of appeal of Alberta, where he also served as a judge of the court of appeal for the North-west Territories and a judge of the court of appeal of Nunavut.
Russell received a bachelor of arts from the University of Brit-ish Columbia and a bachelor of laws from the University of Vic-toria. He also received a master of laws and a doctor of juridical science, both from the University of Toronto.
The appointment is effective
Aug. 31, 2015. He will fill the seat previously occupied by jus-tice Marshall Rothstein. Russell will be the second member of the supreme court of Canada from a western province, the other be-ing the chief justice Beverley McLachlin.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of justice Rus-sell Brown to the supreme court of Canada,” said prime minister Stephen Harper. “Justice Brown brings to the court wide experi-ence as a law professor and legal scholar, a barrister, and a judge at both the trial court and appellate levels. His appointment is the re-sult of broad consultations with
prominent members of the legal community and we are confident he will be a strong addition to Canada’s highest court.”
The government’s consul-tations included provincial governments, provincial chief justices, the chief justice of Canada, the Canadian bar as-sociation, provincial law societ-ies, and members of the bar and bench.
The supreme court of Canada is Canada’s final court of appeal. It serves Canadians by deciding legal issues of public importance, thereby contributing to the devel-opment of all branches of law applicable within Canada.
Russell Brown appointed to the supreme court of CanadaBrown grew up in Burns Lake and graduated from LDSS
Russell Brown, who grew up in Burns Lake, has recently been appointed to the supreme court of Canada. Photo courtesy of the University of Alberta.
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A new provincial government funding is supporting environ-mental stewardship projects being developed throughout North-ern B.C. with First Nations and the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.
The province’s LNG environmental stewardship initiative will allocate up to $30 million over three years for co-designed projects that First Nations communities will have a direct hand in managing.
Projects in development focus on four key areas including ecosystem assessment and monitoring; ecosystem restoration and enhancement; ecosystem research and knowledge ex-change; and stewardship education and training.
Minister of Aboriginal relations and reconciliation John Rus-tad visited Wet’suwet’en First Nation on July 29, 2015, to make the announcement.
"First Nations should be strong partners in resource manage-ment in their traditional territories," said Rustad. "The LNG environmental stewardship initiative is a new way of working with First Nations - one in which First Nations help design the process from the outset and propose projects that are important to their communities."
Since the initiative was first announced in May 2014, region-
al stewardship forums with First Nations, industry and gov-ernment representatives have been established throughout the north to identify environmental priorities and work together to refine the project concepts.
To date, 32 First Nations, the province and industry are work-ing together on the LNG environmental stewardship initiative.
"The development of an LNG export industry in B.C. has tremendous potential to raise the bar on the quality of life for many First Nations across the north through increased prosper-ity and access to jobs," said Chief Ogen. "The LNG environ-mental stewardship initiative is helping First Nations realize that economic potential without sacrificing our environmental priorities."
Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold said he thinks the leader-ship of Chief Ogen will benefit the entire region.
“Our region has a significant opportunity to capture on the LNG developments that are planned to take place over the next several years,” he said. “Our local First Nations are taking a leadership role to ensure the projects are carried out in a safe manner, locals have employment opportunities, and that invest-ments are made to benefit our communities.”
“The environmental stewardship initiative is an example of First Nations taking a leadership role to be pro-active in the de-velopment of the LNG projects,” he added.
(L-R) Kim Baird - who is assisting with setting up First Nations LNG Alliance, Chief Karen Ogen, MLA John Rustad, Chief Ray Morris, Chief Dan George and Mayor Luke Strimbold. Chief Ogen started a First Nations LNG alliance and Rustad looked to her as the First Nations spokesperson to announce the ESI funds.
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At this time, recreational fishers can only take one Skeena sockeye per day
Flavio NieNow
According to the Skeena Fisheries Commission (SFC), this year’s Skeena sockeye return has been sig-nificantly weaker than expected.
The total return of Skeena sockeye for the year is estimated at approximately 855,000, drastically lower than the pre-season estimate of over three million.
“We are informing all food, social and ceremonial fishermen who target Skeena sockeye that if the run continues to be downgraded in-season it may be necessary to consider restrictions to limit Skeena sockeye catch for conservation reasons,” said the SFC.
According to the SFC, all species other than coho and pink salmon are returning at less than historic decadal averages.
“At this time it is unlikely that the return will be so poor that closures of the fishery will be necessary for this year,” said SFC. “However, if the run continues to be downgraded, conservation measures may need to be taken.”
Currently, no commercial fishing is allowed to take place until the Skeena sockeye forecasted return reaches at least 1.05 million.
At this time, recreational fishers can only take one Skeena sockeye per day.At Babine Lake, the daily limit is also of one sockeye salmon for recreational fishers. The possession
limit, however, is two daily limits.The British Columbia sport fishing regulations state that you may possess only twice the daily limit of
Sockeye return drastically lower than expected
Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam said it might be too soon to determine what the salmon situation is at Babine Lake.Lakes District News FiLe photo
all species. This possession limit applies per person whether you or someone else caught the fish.
There are currently no restrictions on First Nations fishing in the Skeena River. However, if the overall run projections drop below 550,000, this will trigger consultation with First Nations to limit their fisheries. Under Canadian law, Skeena First Nations will maintain priority access over all other Skeena sockeye fishery.
Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam said it might be too soon to determine what the salmon situation is at Babine Lake.
“We are doing food fish for now and I’m not sure about commercial sales yet as the numbers [of salmon] are still low,” he said. “I’m hoping the salmon is just late.”
Management guidelines of Fisheries and Oceans Canada for Skeena River sockeye strive to meet an escapement target of 900,000 annually, followed by a First Nation’s priority access fishery harvest of 150,000 sockeye.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada allows limited recreational fishing for Skeena sockeye below the 1.05 million threshold. When the escapement is above one million, two sockeye per day may be retained. When the escapement is be-tween 800,000 and one million, one sockeye per day may be retained.
The SFC said they will continue to monitor the situation and report any im-portant development on the issue, as necessary, or in the event that consultation needs to take place to restrict food, social and ceremonial fishing.
The SFC is one of the key Skeena watershed Aboriginal organizations that focuses on fisheries management, science and conservation. The commission, as directed by signatory First Nations, responds to management and access priorities relating to the broad aboriginal interest in the fisheries resource.
If you would like more information on this issue you may contact Mark Cleveland at 250-641-3346 or via email at [email protected].
On July 15 2015, the Tumbler Ridge RCMP received a report of theft of heavy equipment and tools from a local drilling company’s lay-down site on the South Grizzly Forest Service Road near Tumbler Ridge. Reported stolen: A dozer, excavator, 2 trailers, 2 water pumps and an unknown amount of tools; the total value is estimated to be over half a million dollars.1 - Cat (Caterpillar) Bull Dozer Model D6N LGPD Ser# CAT00D6NADJY00359, Estimated value of $232,000 1 - 2008 Volvo Excavator Model EC210CL Ser#111240, estimated value $202,0002 - Trailers, estimated value 12,000; 2 - Pumps, estimated value $46,000The Tumbler Ridge RCMP are asking anyone who may have information regarding this theft to contact the Detachment at 250-242-5252 or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477(tips).
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The province is heralding B.C. Day by unveiling its new Medal of Good Citizenship. The medal features British Columbia's shield, floral emblem and the words, 'Generosity, Service and Selflessness'. British Columbians are now urged to consider good citizens making a difference in their communities and
nominate them for this new honour. The front of the Medal of Good Citizenship features the shield of the province. On the back, a stylized version of B.C.'s floral emblem, the Pacific dogwood, and the words, 'Generosity, Service and Selflessness' are engraved to honour the kindness and generous acts of recipients.
"This year and going forward, good citizens whose actions are making a difference in their communities will have the opportunity to be of-ficially recognized by the Province," said Shirley Bond, selection committee chair and Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and
Nominations for the medal close on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, and details on how to nominate individu-als can be found at: www.gov.bc.ca/medalofgood-citizenship
The Medal of Good Citizenship will recognize individuals who, through exceptional long-term service, have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities without expec-tation of remuneration or reward. The medal re-flects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness, and outstanding contribution to community life.
The Province relies on citizens to recommend these altruistic individuals for recognition through-out the province. There is no age limit. Nominators are encouraged to identify inspiring youth in their community who have gone above and beyond in their contribution to society.
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Critic slams 'bad' decision by complaints commissionJEFF NAGEL
The independent agency that investigates com-plaints against the RCMP is closing its B.C. intake office in Surrey in order to cut costs and centralize staff in Ottawa.
The move by the Civilian Review and Com-plaints Commission for the RCMP has sparked criticism that police oversight could falter.
"B.C. was not consulted on this decision," B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said in a statement. "We’ll be watching to ensure there is no reduction in service, as we are the largest RCMP jurisdiction and we expect the commission and the federal gov-ernment to be accountable to British Columbians."
The RCMP's E Division has 7100 officers polic-ing B.C. That's 37 per cent of all RCMP officers across Canada and more than are deployed in any other province.
About 3600 inquiries or formal complaints are lodged against the RCMP nation-wide each year.
The office in Surrey will close by the end of the year and money saved will fund more investiga-tions, officials say.
The new agency took over from the former Com-mission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP in late 2014, with an expanded mandate.
Besides responding to complaints involving of-ficers it also monitors wider trends and develop-ments in RCMP policy and practice.
Former commission chair Shirley Heafey said the office was first set up in recognition that the high proportion of officers in B.C. made a presence in the province "extremely important."
She said she's not confident the agency will be as responsive after it's gone.
Heafey said the Surrey office staff were highly effective at organizing face-to-face mediation to re-solve complaints quickly and at less cost than an investigation that can last two years.
"Usually when they sit down and talk to each other things can be resolved," Heafey said, estimat-ing 800 complaints a year were resolved that way.
Incoming complaints are initially sent to the RCMP for investigation and commission staff only looks into them further if the complainant is dissat-isfied with the outcome, she said.
Many complaints are now filed online rather than by phone, McDerby added.
Closing the Surrey office won't change how com-plaints against officers in B.C. are made or pro-cessed, she added.
McDerby was unable to say how much money will be saved by closing the Surrey office. Eight full-time staff there are mostly retiring or leaving voluntarily.
The commission's goal is to increase public confi-dence in the RCMP by increasing transparency and accountability. Its annual budget is $11.4 million.
Most common complaint types against RCMP are: Attitude other than abusive language – 20 per cent, Criminal investigation quality (RCMP) – 18 per cent, Improper arrest – 9 per cent Police physi-cal abuse (other than restraints) – 6 per cent, Vehic-ular incidents – 6 per cent, Detention – 5 per cent, Search and seizure – 4 per cent,Incidents involv-ing alcohol/drugs, Public complaint process quality (RCMP), and Property mishandling all 3 per cent.
Complaints against the RCMP office closing down in B.C.
NICE FISHLocal resident Wayne Thompson bagged himself a beautiful char recently. If you have caught a great fish this summer, send in a photo and we will publish it. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Mount Polley restartsThe B.C. government has approved conditional permits to allow the Mount Polley
Mine near Williams Lake to resume operation, using an existing open pit on the mine site to store water and tailings.
The mine will take until early August to begin production, and up to 220 work-ers will return to work, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said. To continue operation into the fall, the operator will need another permit allowing it to treat and discharge water.
Repair work continues on the tailings pond dam that was breached in August 2014. An independent investigation concluded the dam failed because of an overlooked glacial material layer in the foundation and a series of steep additions that eventually overcame it. Conditions for the restart include the company, a subsidiary of Imperial Metals, putting up an additional $6.1 million towards reclamation of the Hazeltine Creek and Quesnel Lake, where a torrent of water and mine tailings escaped.
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The Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival August 14-16. Hosted by BLMBA. For info: www.burnslaketrails.ca. Registration now online at: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=9660
Burns Lake’s Annual Terry Fox Run Sept. 20 at the Francois Lake Hall. Looking for donations to the Fall Harvest Auction. More info: (250) 692-7438.
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“Dead lakes” or “dead zones” are more common terms for hypoxia, which refers to a reduced level of oxygen in the water.
When it occurs, most marine life either dies, or, if they are mobile such as fish, leave the area.
According to David Karn, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Burns Lake has not been designated as a “dead lake.” The ministry of environment has sampled water in Burns Lake periodically every spring and summer.
For many years, however, residents in the Burns Lake watershed have noticed degra-dation in the quality and health of the lake.
In 1999, a group of concerned residents formed the Lakes District Watershed En-hancement Society (LDWES). The group was eventually disbanded due to a lack of members. In 2002, the LDWES assisted the provincial government in the creation of a draft management plan for the Burns and Decker Lakes watershed.
The report outlines residents’ main con-cerns including the “cultural eutrophication” of the lake.
Eutrophication is the process associated with the gradual built up of organic mat-ter, nutrients and sediments in lake basins. Cultural eutrophication is a term used to de-scribe the accelerated rate of the eutrophica-tion process due to human settlement, clear-ing of forests, and development of farms within a lake’s watershed.
Residents and biologists claimed that wa-ter quality in the lakes was degrading as a re-sult of land use in the watershed, mentioning the village sewage system, individual septic systems and agricultural, forestry, commer-cial and residential activities in the water-shed.
Residents had also observed increased al-gal and macrophyte production, and a shift in fish species distribution. These are typical characteristics of lakes undergoing eutrophi-cation.
In addition, residents identified that the
social value of Burns and Decker Lakes had declined substantially over the years.
“The lakes are no longer as visually ap-pealing, and aquatic plant growth is interfer-ing with many recreational pursuits,” stated the 2002 report.
According to the ministry of environment, water clarity has been relatively poor at the sites where they have recently sampled.
Spring and summer “secchi depth” read-ings are less than two meters. Secchi depth is an indicator of water transparency; it’s the depth at which a black and white disk comes into sight after it has been lowered into the lake and then raised back up again.
According to Laura Hooker, Associate Professor of Biology for the University of
British Columbia, a secchi depth reading of less than two meters is considered shallow.
“The Okanagan Lake, for example, is about seven metres,” she said. The Ministry of Environment also says Burns Lake has “naturally high concentrations of phospho-rus.”
Most of the phosphorus in the lake is sourced from the Endako River. However, the Burns Lake sewage outfall was estimated to contribute 24 per cent of the lake’s phos-phorus in 1998.
Since that time, the Village of Burns Lake has installed a phosphorous treatment system which is expected to have significantly re-duced phosphorous input from sewage treat-ment.
Sheryl Worthing, Chief Administrative Of-ficer for Burns Lake, said the village installed a phosphorous removal system at a cost of $ 200,000.00 plus engineering in 2004.
In addition, the village’s public works crew stopped weed control at Radley Beach prior to the 2002 report, likely due to a rec-ommendation from the department of fisher-ies regarding damage to fish habitat.
The ministry of environment has sampled Burns Lake for a number of years as part of the provincial lake monitoring program. The sampling is done at two deep water locations in the lake identified as the east and west basins. The east basin is located near Dead-man’s Island, and the west basin is located near the lake’s outlet river.
Other findings from the Burns Lake sam-pling include:
• Water in Burns Lake is replaced every 0.76 years, or approximately 1.3 times per year;
• During spring turnover, when the lake is mixed, the dissolved oxygen level at depth is high - over 10 milligrams per litre, in 2004 and 2015;
• In the late summer, oxygen levels below the thermocline can get relatively low - less than two milligrams per litre (August 2002). This level of oxygen will not support trout, but the fish will live in other parts of the lake where the oxygen is higher;
• It is common for lakes in Northern B.C. to mix in the late fall as temperatures cool; oxygen levels would be expected to increase at this time.
• Low oxygen levels may in the late sum-mer may be attributed to decomposing aquat-ic plants. Bacteria that decompose plants use oxygen. In deeper unmixed portions of the lake where dead plants settle, oxygen can be-come low until the lake is mixed again in the fall and spring;
• Metal concentrations are below B.C. wa-ter quality guidelines and are not a concern.
The extent of available data is limited and is restricted to spring and summer. The lake will be sampled again in the late summer of 2015.
What is the quality of the Burns Lake watershed?
Burns Lake has not been designated as a “dead lake”. The Ministry of Environment also says Burns Lake has “naturally high concentrations of phosphorus”.
Burns Lake is widely used by locals for swimming, boating and fishing
Laura BLackweLL photo
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Lakes District Fall Fair meeting: August 13, 7:00 p.m., held at the Cancer Society Office on the main street.
Summer Market at the Chamber Saturdays until August 29. Contact the Chamber at 250-692-3773 for more info.
What is Rotary up to?
Rotary Clubof Burns Lake
www.rotaryburnslake.orgWatch for our monthly “What’s Rotary Up To?” for dates and details of Rotary programs, events, and projects.
Rotary started recognizing youth for their outstanding contributions in 1999. Each year nominations are provided to the Burns Lake Rotary club. And the award is presented to youth between the ages of 12 and 21.
Just a few years ago the award was renamed to the Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year award because Bill Gilgan was the last of the local Burns Lake Rotary Club founders. And if you know Bill, he was an example of volunteerism and gave a lot back to our community.
Taylor Bysouth, this year’s recipient is a role model, a leader, and an all round Jill of all trades.
Taylor has volunteered extensively with the local organizations. Taylor is an excellent example of what we all strive for with Rotary, which is “service above self” .
–Mayor Luke Strimbold
Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year: Taylor Bysouth
Mayor Luke Strimbold and Burns Lake Rotarian presented Taylor Bysouth with the Youth Citizen
of the Year award.
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Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, was in Burns Lake last week to talk about B.C. on the move, a 10-year plan for the improvement of the province’s transportation network.
The plan sets out a series of transportation priorities, reinforced by a $2.5-billion commitment from the provincial government over its first three years.
The government is investing in passing lanes on Hwy. 16 to im-prove safety and mobility for motorists. Through its transit minor betterments program, the province will invest up to $1 million a year on infrastructure to help make transit travel safer, more effi-cient, and more enjoyable.
Construction has already begun on the Telachick Road west-bound passing lane and Degal Pit Road eastbound passing lane be-tween Vanderhoof and Prince George. Additionally, design work is well underway on the Tyhee passing lane (eastbound) near Telkwa.
The province will be installing new lighting in the Topley rest area to improve safety for rest area users. Crews are building ac-cessible paths, garbage receptacles (garbage gobbler) and installing new concrete barriers. Work will be completed later this summer.
The ministry will be extending the existing four-laning of Hwy. 16 west of Prince George. Design work is underway to double the capacity of the highway starting at the Bunce Road intersection for approximately 3.4 km.
Minister Stone told Burns Lake residents that the province has already added 10 passing lanes on Hwy. 16 since 2001, and they will be adding seven more in the next three years.
In addition to four-laning, the project will also upgrade the in-tersections at Bunce and Blackwater roads. Construction is antici-pated to begin in 2017.
The province is also committed to resurfacing 1000 kilometres of provincial highway annually, increasing its investment in bridge rehabilitation funding by 50 per cent over previous years.
The 61-year-old Salmon River Bridge, on Hwy. 97 north of Prince George, will be replaced with a new structure that can han-dle oversize transport trucks.
In addition, the province is committed to delivering up to 30 proj-ects each year that will improve over 500 kilometres of side roads annually.
Government will also be investing in cycling infrastructure. Pri-orities for action include allocating a budget of $18 million over the next three years to partner with communities to build new bike lanes and trails across B.C. The province will also widen shoulders, double the frequency of sweeping and implement safety improve-ments on provincial highways in areas with a high volume of cy-
clists.In addition, the provincial and the federal governments will each
allocate approximately $109 million to support infrastructure proj-ects in communities with a population of less than 100,000 people. This 10-year funding program runs from 2014 to 2024.
The B.C. on the move also includes investments in airport infra-structure. Government will invest $24 million over the next three years in a new B.C. air access program, so that community airports such as the Baker Airport in Burns Lake can ac-cess funding to improve infrastructure like runways, terminals and lighting.
The government will invest $75 mil-lion over the next three years in a new road safety improvement program. The program will include snow ava-lanche infrastructure, annual funding for livestock fencing and installation of wildlife-detection systems.
Other highlights of B.C. on the move include partnering with First Nations on projects that support eco-nomic activity; improving accessibil-ity for persons with limited mobility by upgrading rest areas; and deliver-ing a provincial trucking strategy that will increase the economic efficiency and safety of the commercial trucking industry.
Mayor Luke Strimbold said it was great to have minister Stone in Burns Lake.
“Minister Stone referenced a num-ber of opportunities for infrastructure upgrades in our region such as passing lanes, our regional airport, and oppor-tunities to partner on projects such as intersection improvements and alter-native transportation methods such as biking and walking,” he said. “Our council will follow up with the minis-ter in September at our annual union of British Columbia convention in Vancouver.”
The B.C. on the move included input from an extensive engagement process in fall 2014 that included meetings with key stakeholders throughout B.C., including First Nations, local governments, chambers of commerce and port and airport authorities. Gov-ernment also conducted a public sur-vey with almost 13,000 responses.
Minister of transportation stops for a visit in Burns Lake
Todd Stone announced investments in highway infrastructure
Mayor Luke Strimbold, Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce president Greg Brown along with other community members attended the recent luncheon at the chamber with Minister Todd Stone.
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Follow up meeting regarding safety and maintenance issues on Colleymount Road. Everyone invited to attend. August 11 at 7:00 p.m., Trout Creek Hall.
5 day club: Island Gospel Fellowship Church gym, August 10-14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Call Tracey (250) 692-3623 to register.
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RECREATION SITESAll the recent sunny weather makes this a perfect time to take advantage of all the
FREE camping available at all recreation sites in the Nadina District!
These sites are maintained by the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society (LORS).
A few rules apply at the recreation sites: 1) Maximum 14 day stay 2) Be courteous to your neighbours – keep noise to a minimum (especially after 10 p.m.) 3) Keep pets on a leash 4) Pack out your own garbage – leave the site cleaner than when you came 5) Maximum 20 km/hr – watch for children! 6) Never leave a campfire unattended.
Check out the recreation opportunities in your own backyard!
“It’s A Family A-Fair” Find us at www.ldfallfair.com
September 11th,12th & 13th, 2015
The 72nd Annual Lakes District
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Stock Dog Trials PLUS:• Stage Entertainment • Vendor Booths• Children’s Festival• Light Horse Show• Helicopter Rides• Pancake Breakfast• Saturday Family Dance& much much more!
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Limiting spread of the poplar-and-willow borer weevil and the damage it’s doing to some deciduous stands in the region will be difficult if not impossible, according to an insect expert with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FL-NRO).
Ken White, FLNRO’s regional entomologist for the Skeena Re-source Region, said Friday the province doesn’t have an action plan in place to combat the bug.
“The ministry has no plans to do anything specific, as control of this insect is extremely difficult, and in most cases, impractical,” he said. “Individual homeowners can try and protect their trees, but that is also very difficult.”
B. Staffan Lindgren, professor of ecosystem science and man-agement at the University of Northern BC, agrees. “To my knowl-edge there are no specific control measures, as the larvae are protected from pesticides, etc., unless (you’re) using a systemic pesticide, which becomes quite expensive and also damages the tree.”
Lindgren added that because the insect is not native to this con-tinent, willows, poplars, and other trees haven’t developed natural defenses against it.
“My guess is that if we wait long enough, resistant varieties of willow will start taking over, creating a balance with the insect,” he stated. “This could take hundreds of years, because the susceptible willows are often not killed outright and therefore persist.”
Lindgren and White say that unlike the mountain pine beetle epidemic that devastated pine stands across the province, this latest insect infestation likely won’t have a significant economic impact here. They point out that willow, poplar, black cottonwood – the tree species hit hardest by the bug – are for the most part not har-vested commercially.
Both men suggest, though, that the insect’s latest outbreak could have an effect on wildlife that rely on willows for sustenance.
“It may affect moose habitat by reducing availability of browse, which may in turn affect the moose population,” noted Lindgren.
“If it is anything like the increased attack we saw six years ago, a lot of willows could be killed, and people will notice this,” said White. “(We’re) not sure what the impacts will be, except that spe-cies that rely on willow forage may have to switch to other food plants for a while.”
Both men stress than any impact the infestation has on local de-ciduous trees and wildlife that rely on them will likely be short-term.
“You have to remember that willow is a very resistant tree,” stressed White. “They will re-sprout profusely from their base when the upper stems are killed. In some areas, willows grow so well after pruning/girdling that they are considered a weed prob-lem. We have seen a good recovery of willow that was killed six years ago in the Smithers area.”
Difficult to control local bug damageLocal resident Linda Custforth captured this bear snooping out a trail cam.Nosey Bear
British Columbia is providing public drug plan coverage of another new generation hepatitis C drug.
Effective immediately, World Hepatitis Day, people with hepatitis C genotype 1 can now apply for coverage of Holkira Pak (ombitasvir, paritapre-vir, ritonavir and dasabuvir) under B.C.’s Pharma-Care program. Based on clinical studies, this new combination medication cures more than 90 per cent of people treated.
British Columbia and Ontario jointly led nego-tiations with the drug’s manufacturer through the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance. The al-liance’s process allows participating provinces, territories and the federal government to leverage their collective buying power and negotiate better prices for new drugs. Prices and terms for this ne-gotiation are confidential.
Holkira Pak treats genotype 1 hepatitis C only, and was approved for sale by Health Canada in December 2014. PharmaCare covers Holkira Pak for people who meet certain criteria. For example, people who have never before been treated for hepatitis C or who have failed treatment with older drugs may be eligible for coverage.
“The Pacific Hepatitis C Network applauds the addition of new treatments like Holkira Pak to the PharmaCare formulary here in B.C.,” said Daryl Luster, president of the board of the Pacific Hepa-titis C Network. “I can say with great certainty that lives will be saved, and the quality of life for thou-sands of people living with hepatitis C, and their families will be impacted in the most positive of ways due to this action by the Government of Brit-ish Columbia.”
For more information on PharmaCare cover-age of hepatitis C drugs, please visit: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/formulary/dds.html
B.C covers curative hepatitis C drug Holkira Pak; new meds cures 90 per cent of people treated
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, your imagination may push you in the wrong direction this week. Day-dreaming instead of getting things done is risky. Focus on the tasks at hand.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, your coworkers will come through in a big way this week. Make the most of this opportunitity to work together as a team, and it will pay dividends going forward.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, a little daydream-ing can be good for the soul. Give daydreams their due time, but remember to refocus on real life as well. You’re up to a challenge you face this week.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, your schedule is about to clear up so now is a great time to take some time off. You deserve a break after buckling down for so long. Relax and enjoy yourself.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: You know what needs to be done, Sagittarius. You may not have enough manpower to get everything accom-plished, so put out a few feelers to see who is up to helping.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, contin-ue with your consistent approach to handling your many responsibilities. You’re juggling a lot these days, and you’re benefitting from your work ethic.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, adhere to your original plan this week, avoiding distraction until the tasks at hand are a distant memory. Your plan is reliable and sure to work.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: It’s nearly impossible to hide your emotions right now, Pisces. So why not share them and get some support from friends and family?
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: It almost seems as if something is working against you this week, Aries. It could just be your overactive imagination. Chan-nel your energy into a creative project.TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: You may get swept away in some lifelike dreams this week, Taurus. It may be difficult to discern when you’re awake or asleep. Don’t get carried away.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, a professional predicament may have you feeling as if you have been run ragged. Regroup, even if it means taking a few days off. This time away is just the remedy you need.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: It’s nearly impossible to stick to your schedule this week, Cancer. Too many things will pop up, and you’ll be spending your time juggling multiple responsibilities.
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The Big Pig registration is now online at: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=9660. Check www.burnslaketrails.ca for more info on the Big Pig Mountain Biking Festival August 14-16th. The trails are in great condition, thanks to all the weed wackers out there!
Southside Health & Wellness Centre: Au-gust 2015. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Foot care, all day by appt., Aug. 13, 20 & 27. More info (250) 694-3270.
Follow up meeting regarding safety and maintenance issues on Colleymount Road. Residents, community members and visitors are invited to attend. Aug. 11 at 7pm., Trout Creek Hall.
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.
Fraser Lake festival of the Arts is call-ing all quilters, visual artists of all mediums, pottery, bands, singers, poets etc. Festival will be August 8. More info: (250) 699-1234 or email: [email protected].
Lakes District Fall Fair meeting: Aug. 13, 7pm, held at the Cancer Society Of� ce on the main street.
CRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a con-� dential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.563.1214. 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 (4:00 to 11:00 pm daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.
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SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS• 10:00am: Opening Ceremonies • 11:00am: Music and Poetry » Highland Dancers (Burns Lake), Peter Ouellette (Fraser Lake), Jamie Nielson (Fraser Lake), Special Delivery (Ft St James), Madd Dog & Moe (Prince George), Tom Forrest (Fraser Lake), Bob Thon (Fraser Lake), Oscar Lewis (Fraser Lake), Tamara Ketlo and many other local performers. » Short story and Poetry readings as well• 10:30-6pm: Art Gallery in Foyer of the Arena• 10:30-6pm: Art Exhibitor Booths at Fraser Lake Arena
• 11:00am: ½ hr Demos/Workshops start at Arena » 11am: Eileen Hutson - Watercolour » Noon: Gill Kopy - Photography » 1pm: Starklight Press - Writing Workshop » 2pm: Doris Ray - Humor Workshop » 3pm: Signature Creations - Glass Demo » 4pm: Regina Kemp - Painting on Fabric » 5pm: Laura Gammond - Spinning & Dyeing • 11:30am: Children’s Workshops at soccer � elds by Arena » On the half hour there will be a new children’s workshop.
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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
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Pastor John Neufeld 250-692-7949
Lakes Learning Centre10:30 am
ST. PAUL’SUNITED CHURCH
136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake
Worship Service at10 am Sunday mornings
Ministry led by lay leadersPhone 250-692-7202
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Kerr Road, Burns LakeSunday School for all ages andWorship Service at 10:30am
Pastor Steve Swires 250-692-3259
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Grassy Plains Gospel ChurchSunday Service: 10:45 am
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email: [email protected] • James Kim 250-692-0031 PAOC
Kitchen is closed for the summer
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Poker for Points
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Mental Health TherapistThe Mental Health Therapist will provide culturally appropriate and/or prayer counselling for individuals or families of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. The Mental Health Therapist will facilitate workshops and provide home visits as per the needs of the community. The Mental Health Therapist will provide reports and documentation to the funding agency and to the Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief and Council. The Mental Health Therapist will liaise with other agencies and participate in meetings associated with Wet’suwet’en First Nation.
Qualifications/Requirements:Minimum of two year Counselling diploma and experience as a Mental Health Therapist workerPrayer Counselling is an assetHave a strong desire to enhance the well being of Wet’suwet’en First Nation membersAbility to work with minimum supervision in a professional mannerWilling to maintain a high degree of confidentialityExcellent report writing and knowledge of computer programsExcellent interpersonal, team player and organizational skillsKnowledgeable in the Wet’suwet’en First Nation is an assetMaintain sobriety and model a healthy lifestyleBuilding and maintaining rapport and relationship building with all members
Wage RangeContract is Negotiable.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled.Please submit a cover letter and an updated resume with (3) written references pertaining to the Mental Health Therapist aspect to the address below.
Attention: Janet WhitfordExecutive Assistant
Wet’suwet’en First NationPO Box 760 , Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Fax: (250) 698 7480 Email: [email protected] PHONE CALL PLEASE
Only those that are successful applicants will be notified.
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The Village of Telkwa is seeking applicants for the senior management posi on of ministra e anager The successful applicant will perform legisla e u es as the Village s orporate O cer manage the Village s a ministra e sta an act as the key liaison etween resi ents an the Village an etween sta an ouncil The uali e can i ate must e a highly mo ate selfstarter with a ministra e an managerial e perience an e cellent people skills unicipal legisla e e perience an strong computer skills are an asset
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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 families Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiencesEstablish good communication and a sense of teamworkChild referrals and assessments Encourage and assist children to practice self help 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 Experience working with children & familiesMust be enthusiastic and willing to work in a fast paced environment Experience writing proposals, policies, procedures, and reportsExcellent 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 confidentiality Child Care First Aid/CPR certificate Clean 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]
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Pacific Inland Resources, a division of West Fraser Mills LTD; located in Smithers BC is accepting applications for a qualified journeyperson millwright. Your duties will include maintenance and repair of all general plant equipment. Shift work will be required.
A competitive wage and benefit package is provided.
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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
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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 visit online at www.canadabenefi 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.
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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Call 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
PLANNING a wedding or an-niversary party? Looking for plastic fl owers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845
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
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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.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: is responsible to plan and deliver a nutritious and delicious menu for the children of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation Care Bear Headstart.
Roles & Responsibilities:Develop menus inclusive of Canada’s food guide,Prepare snacks and meals,Shopping for supplies/groceries,Clean and sanitize kitchen after useAny other related duties
Qualifications/Requirements:Early Childhood Education Certificate an asset (but not necessary)Food SafeMust be enthusiastic and willing to work in a fast paced environment Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalWorking knowledge of the Headstart Program Policies and Procedures 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 confidentiality Child Care First Aid/CPR certificate Clean Driver’s Abstract
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...a variety of liquor and cold beer, coolers and ciders.Plus everything else you need... ice, mix, snacks & more!
We have a huge selection of � ne
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Burns Lake & area BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services
250-692-6019
PumpsWater Treatment
Plumbing Repairs
Bill and Patsy Miller, Owners
Your
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Personalized In Home Service
Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies
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NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders
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Burns Lake Recycling Depot
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm
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Phone: 250-692-7948
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Lakes District News Wednesday, August 5, 2015 www.ldnews.net 19
RAWK CAMP 2015 IS BROUGHT TO THE LAKES DISTRICT THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP OF:
Burns Lake and DistrictCommunity Foundation “A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES
WITHIN OUR REGION”
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Registration fee: $10.00 per Rawk CamperThe number of spaces available is limited. Pre-registration is required, on a � rst-come, � rst-served basis. For more information or to pre-register, phone John or Sandra Barth,250-692-3371 or e-mail [email protected]
“The Rawk Camp in Burns Lake is SOLD OUT,
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCAL REVENUE LAWS AND INVITATION
TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to section 6 of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (hereafter referred to as the “FNFMA”), that Stellat’en First Nation (“The First Nation”) proposes to enact the Stellat’en First Nation Property Assessment Law, 2015 and the Stellat’en First Nation Property Taxation Law, 2015 (hereafter referred to as the “Proposed Laws”).
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LAWS: The Proposed Laws are a property taxation law and a property assessment law, both made under the authority of section 5(1)(a) of the FNFMA. The property assessment law provides for the assessment and valuation of interests in land on the reserve lands of the First Nation, including appointing assessors, inspecting property, preparing assessment rolls, and mailing assessment notices. The property assessment law also provides a process for reconsideration of assessments and for a right of appeal to an independent assessment review board. The property taxation law establishes a taxation regime that taxes interests in land in the reserve, and includes provisions for exemptions, grants, preparing tax rolls and tax notices, the levy of penalties and interest on unpaid taxes, and the collection and enforcement of unpaid taxes.
A COPY OF THE PROPOSED LAWS may be obtained from Sandra Nahornoff at the Stellat’en First Nation band of� 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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