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Village conducts internal review

An organizational re-view conducted by the Village of Burns Lake has been completed with its findings sub-mitted to mayor and council.Story on page 3

Youth citizen of the year

The motto of the Ro-tary Club of Burns Lake is ‘Service Above Self’, a motto which implies putting the service and needs of another indi-vidual and of the com-munity above your own.

Story on page 10

Burns Lake medallists

Nisa Hoffer had never competed in a canoe or kayak race before this year’s B.C. Summer Games, only paddling for recreation, but that didn’t stop the 13-year-old Burns Lake resident from snagging a medal in one of the events at the games this year.

Story on page 12

BURNS LAKE

LAKES DISTRICT NEWSTrain collides with loaded logging truck

STEVEN MAISEY

A CN Rail train de-railed at approximate-ly 6:45 a.m. Friday morning near Decker Lake Forest Products due to a collision with a loaded logging truck.

The collision oc-curred just off of the North Road near the sawmill.

There were no life threatening injuries, but the driver of the logging truck was tak-en to hospital as a pre-caution to get checked out.

Commercial vehicle safety enforcement was advised and ap-proved the temporary re-routing of logging trucks along Hwy. 16 to get into the mill yard.

The crash and de-railment saw the in-volvement of 22 in-termodal cars and two locomotives, but not the entire train.

In the immediate aftermath of the colli-sion the logging truck was leaking diesel fuel, but there are no issues regarding a haz-ardous materials spill due to the collision and subsequent derail-ment of the train.

The cause of the collision between the logging truck and the train is still unknown and is under investiga-tion.

CN Rail’s regional manager for public and government af-fairs, Emily Hamer says that the clean up of the accident was completed Saturday morning, and that the tracks have re-opened and operations have resumed.

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look at comparable municipal information for compensation on staffing levels and service choices, analyze the asset management plan and review the Lakeside Multiplex operations.

A number of key findings came out of the reportCompared to other municipalities the Village of Burns Lake is in a healthy financial posi-

tion, however salary expenses have grown considerably over the past few years.Staffing costs have increased 22 per cent per year over the last

five years, including increases for existing staff and the addition of staff for economic development, development services and recreation.

"If not corrected the current levels of expenses at the munici-pality will likely result in a structural deficit that will erode net financial assets," Strimbold said.

The village is facing increasing costs pressures, as well, which includes an asset management plan, a long-term plan to replace municipal infrastructure assessed at $42 million.

The review also found that a number of services are discre-tionary services, such as village economic development func-tions, social media communications, sustainability programs and recreations services.

In response to the report, a number of decisions have been made by village council.

The position of development services has been eliminated, along with the position of deputy director of corporate services.

As well, the village will create a village clerk position to take over some of the work, and will be paid a substantially lower salary than that of the corporate services position.

Many of the remaining recommendations and findings will be examined by council over the short and long-term future.

The village saves $20,000 by changing from a director of cor-porate services to a village clerk and $80,000 by eliminating the development services coordinator position, although the final overall number wasn’t known as of Monday.

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In the story 'Review of Encorp Pacific's Return-it new work' published in the Lakes District News' July 23, 2014 issue it should have read that deposited beverage containers that are collected in Multi Material B.C. blue box containers are returned to the Encorp. The Town of Smithers has been assured that they will not be penalized for the inclusion of the bev-erage containers in the blue boxes. Lakes Dis-trict News apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused.

Correction

Village of Burns Lake completes organizational staff review

Steven MaiSey

An organizational review conducted by the Village of Burns Lake has been completed with its findings submitted to mayor and council.

The review, which began in May of this year and was completed July 22, saw the village examine Burns Lake opera-tions, workload of staff, salaries of staff, service delivery and financial health of the village.

"As a council we thought it was im-portant for our organization to review the services we provide, seek out options to improve effectiveness and efficiency and to re-assess the importance of each ser-vice provided," Mayor Luke Strimbold said.

In particular the village wanted to

Mayor Luke StriMboLd

The Village of Burns Lake eliminates jobs to save money and become more efficient

Last Week’s Question: Would you support oil being transported via rail?

71.4% No 28.6% Yes

A recent column on the B.C. government’s deci-sion to raise speed limits on portions of rural high-ways excited numerous comments from readers.

Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens in the back seat instead of looking out the window and grasping the

grim physics of the real world.There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licensing

system for new drivers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those vehicle stickers with the “L” (for learner) and “N” (for novice) have been around since 1998. The two steps make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more difficult and expensive process.

Statistics provided by ICBC show what new drivers are up against.

First there is the written “knowledge test” to obtain a learner’s permit. From 2004 to 2008, more than half of applicants failed in their first attempt. Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46 per cent failure rate in 2009 declining to 42 per cent by 2013.

The first road test is required to go from “L” to “N” and it seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been consistently around 47 per cent in the past six years. More practice and another $35 are required to try again.

Students fare better on the second road test, where the failure rate has consistently been 21-22 per cent for the past decade.

ICBC reports that in the first three years of the graduated licence program, the new driver crash rate dropped by 16 per cent. In 2003 the required learner and novice period were extended, and re-strictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver crashes fell by another 28 per cent.

Those restrictions include the number of passengers and a “zero tolerance” for alcohol. Impaired crash and injury statistics aren’t available for drivers in the graduated licence program,

only fatalities. They grew as more new drivers were enrolled in the new system, to a high of 24 in 2007, but that declined to 14 by 2012.

There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed or make other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s system in B.C. is lenient.

A couple of readers were concerned about the effect of higher rural speed limits on older drivers. One suggested that higher limits on rural highways are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and boats.

Another cited the coming wave of retired baby boomers and added a likely increase in marijuana-impaired drivers, all emboldened by the invitation to drive faster.

B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter denouncing the decision by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to raise speed limits. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear that higher speeds increase the risk and severity of incidents.

Then there is the government’s own position, articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton.

“Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer that lowered speeds create.”

The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic condi-tions.

Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again.

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In defence of younger drivers

tom flEtchEr

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It has been said that volunteerism is dead, that many would prefer to write a cheque rather than donate their time to something.

It is something that I have seen in, and saw many times in my short time volunteering back on the coast.

For a number of years I volunteered as a hockey coach and as an instruc-

tor for referee clinics hosted by the North Delta Minor Hockey Association and saw just why so many think that volunteerism is dead.

No longer were parents interested in helping to run the clock at games, or to help sell the 50/50 tickets or to help run Christmas of spring hockey tournaments that North Delta hosted.

Gone were the days of the hockey mom, or the soccer dad, people like my parents, and my friends parents who were not just the first people to teach us how to skate, or to hit a baseball, but once they signed us up for the sport or activity of our choosing they were there at the rink just as much as we were.

It seemed like parents signed their kids up for sports or for an activity just so they could drop them off and let them be someone else’s problem for a couple hours, all to happy to cut a cheque and be done with it.

However, seeing how the community of Burns Lake operates, it is safe to say that volun-teerism is certainly not dead in this community.

From the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association’s members donating their time and effort to keep our mountain bike trails cleared, to the group that put together the summer festival at the Grassy Plains Community Hall last weekend, to the countless people that organize fund-raisers for those in need and many more whose efforts don’t gain as much publicity, being a volunteer is alive and well in this community.

It is a welcomed sight to see just how many young people are giving back to the commu-nity that gave them so many opportunities.

From personal experience I can say their isn’t a feeling quite like being able to take some-thing that you have learned over the years and being able to teach that to someone else, or being able to donate your time to the community, whose members have donated so much of theirs so you could have fun.

The appreciation that someone has for you donating your time is something special.One of the first things I covered when I moved here was the minor hockey awards, and the

number of midget aged players (15-17-year-olds) that were recognized for the hours they put in as a volunteer coach for younger kids was great.

As a generation that has been stereotyped as a ‘me-first’ generation, the sight of these young men coming out and volunteering their time to teach the young kids is refreshing.

This week I was able to write about a young man in this community who has been recog-nized for his outstanding contributions, yet he is one of many in Burns Lake that has donated time and energy to ensure that our entire community gets to enjoy all that we have to offer.

It’s not just recreational sites that are attended to by volunteers either.Our fire department boast a bevy of volunteers that sacrifice time with their friends and

family to train, and sacrifice their well being to ensure our communities have the help it needs in those emergency situations.

To all the volunteers, whether or not your contributions and efforts have been recognized, keep up the hard work and dedication, remember your efforts are appreciated by many.

It’s nice to know that there are communities out there that still value volunteer work.

Volunteer work is alive and well

StEvEn maiSEy


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This 6.57 acre property is treed, sizable and open to your development ideas. Access to the beach is dif� cult but not impossible, due to steep bank that offers incredible panoramic views. Beach is well worth the effort and extremely private. This lake is pristine, this opportunity is scarce. Why not invest today, in a property with access to the precious commodity of fresh water.

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Back in April, when Pinnacle Pellet's new wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP) was in its commission stage, president and chief operating officer of Pinnacle Pellet, Leroy Reitsma told the Lakes District News that "positive results" were expected.

Three months later Pinnacle Pellet's Burns Lake plant has its positive results.

"The results [of the emissions stack test] have been received and we are happy to confirm that the WESP is operating well within the permitted level," Reitsma said.

The wet electrostatic precipitator, a $5 million investment for Pinnacle Pellet, was put through its first Ministry of Environ-ment's emissions stack test at the end of June, with expectations of delivering positive results on top of that investment.

The new WESP system became operational earlier this year, and it uses electrostatic energy to trap wet particles in the piping.

The emissions stack test is an air test that is focused on the level of particle emissions.

Previous efforts had been made to improve on the old system, but Pinnacle Pellet repeatedly failed to pass the air quality control tests, and had come under scrutiny by residents in the surround-ing area.

A web poll conducted by the Lakes District News showed that 62.5 per cent of those who answered the poll question were skep-tical of Pinnacle Pellet's ability to pass the air quality control test that was just administered.

However, there was no uncertainty from Reitsma about what the results of the air quality control test would be.

"The only way I can see us not being compliant would be not completing the commission stage," Reitsma said back in April.

Pinnacle Pellet's plant in Burns Lake is the largest of the com-pany's six B.C. plants with the capacity to produce 400,000 met-ric tonnes of product annually.

The five other wood pellet plants located in B.C. are in Arm-strong, Strathnaver, Williams Lake, Quesnel and Houston, and the company's offices are located in Prince George and Vancou-ver.

Reitsma said that the only portion of the emissions control that had plagued the company is no longer operational, and added that the desired results moving forward are expected.

"The other portions of the plant have demonstrated a consistent level of compliance so we have no reason to believe that we will not fully achieve desired results as we move forward," Reitsma said.

In addition to passing its air quality control test, the Burns Lake plant was found to be fully compliant in its latest WorkSafeBC inspection in June, as well.

Investment pays off for PinnacleThe investment on the new wet electrostatic precipitator pays dividend for wood pellet company in latest Ministry of Environment test

The B.C. government finished the fiscal year in March with a surplus of $353 million by keeping overall spending growth below one per cent, according to audited public accounts released Tuesday.

It's the first official surplus budget for B.C. since the 2008-09 recession, and a bigger surplus than what was promised by the B.C. Liberal government in last year's election campaign.

Total program spending increased only 0.4 per cent during the year, which Finance Minister Mike de Jong credited mainly to a hiring freeze and restrictions on discretionary spending in ministries. Health care spending rose $360 million over the previous year, which was more than $500 million lower than the forecast in the government's post-election budget. Education spending was up $299 million, while spending in natural resource ministries fell $337 million.

The province stayed in the black despite taxation revenues coming in $402 million less than the budget forecast. Natural resource revenues to the province exceeded forecasts by $109 million.

NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth said the surplus budget was achieved "by picking the pockets of hard-working British Colum-bians" with higher fees and increases to BC Hydro, ICBC and other rates. Farnworth estimated B.C. residents are paying an extra $300 million a year in such fees, not counting the latest increases to BC Hydro and Medical Services Plan rates.

De Jong noted that the province's total debt con-tinues to rise, topping $60.8 billion including debt of BC Hydro and other Crown agencies.

"We are borrowing to build instead of paying for the groceries," de Jong said of the additional debt, which includes $3.2 billion for schools, highways, transit and hospitals.

B.C.'s debt stands at 18.2 per cent of gross domes-tic product, about half of the level of Ontario and the federal government's debt-to-GDP ratio.

First surplus budget for B.C. in six years

It’s Monday morning early. It just looks like a nice clear day coming up. The much needed rain will no doubt help to control our many fires that we have.

St. Luke’sOn Sunday evening

there was church at St. Luke’s on the Lake. There was a good turn out to enjoy the service. A potluck lunch was served before the ser-vice. A good message, plus a good hymn sing which we all took part in. A message was left that anyone who needs help they can feel free to come into St. Luke’s for a quiet time to pray. There is something spe-cial about St. Luke’s that

makes a person feel that God is there to listen and to help. St. Luke’s is now a hundred years old this year. If those walls could talk what stories they could tell.

EntertainmentLast week we had the

pleasure of the Decker Lake Mennonite Church choir come to give us such a wonderful eve-ning of singing, as well as a very good message for us all. We all enjoy the hymn sing as they bring back many of our memories of our grow-ing up years so long ago. Nobody gets tired of those old hymns.

On Sunday after-noon the residents of Tweedsmuir House were treated to the most de-lightful afternoon of ac-cordion music with Pa-tricia Duncan of Prince George. Song sheets were passed out. Pat has been here before and we all enjoy her music it is very down to heart. Pat reads music but plays without reading as all her songs are memo-

rized. Pat was born in Vancouver on Feb. 16, 1947. Then they moved to Prince George in 1971. She started play-ing the accordion at eight years old. Her dad said the accordion is por-table so instead of taking piano lessons she took up the accordion. She only took two piano les-sons. Pat enjoys coming to Tweedsmuir House and we sure do like hav-ing her. This time her cousin’s husband, Hei-no Nomm, handed out the song sheets and led the singing with Jean Ritchey. Pat is Kay Shaf-fer’s niece and Kay is a resident of Tweedsmuir House. I am a pretty good judge of music and I would put Pat down as a professional on her ac-cordion and so very good in her choice of songs suitable for the occasion. Thanks Pat for coming we love you.

The residents of Tweedsmuir House on Wednesday evening were treated once more to some top of the line

music and singing with the Unger Family. Wen-dall, Iris and their very talented daughter on the piano. Talk about enter-tainment this was is it. Burns Lake has talent no doubt about that.

HayYesterday as we were

crossing Francois Lake on the ferry there were three huge truck loads of round bales. Sure nice hay and big bales. Some rancher must be short of hay. I was just thinking it maybe cheaper to buy hay and have it delivered than the cost of the expensive haying equipment and supplies could be.

Great friendsWhat a wonderful

two days I had last week when my very close old-time friends from Saskatchewan, Fern and Bill Roadhouse stopped over for a short visit. Our friendship goes back over 80 years. The little town of Evesham was where it all started. Not many folks can boast of having a close friendship for so many years. The

Roadhouse family stayed in Evesham district and our family moved to Francois Lake, BC. In 1941. We have stayed in contact for those many years. Fern is a retired nurse from Regina but she always made Eve-sham her home. Bill’s main love next to Fern is his horses and he is known far and wide for his lovely teams. He takes wagon rides in the summer and hay rides in the winter. I am so very happy to Fern and BIll as my lifelong friends as they are special. Al-though Francois Lake is our home and our family grew up here

I still think of those old prairie days and growing up years they were good times to look back on. It’s sad to see many of the little prai-rie towns just gone, not even a marker left. Eve-sham was a great town as I remember it. Two big stores, hall, church, ga-rage, five grain elevators, shoe maker, cafe, skat-ing rink, ball field, many

more things always go-ing on also a very lively stable. It was a nice go ahead town now all that’s left are a few homes but very nice modern homes.

The Roadhouse’s have a lovely home there. Eve-sham is still on the map and still a pretty place to live. There are still a number of old time fami-lies living there and they keep what’s left looking so nice and it’s a pleasure to visit. I almost forgot to mention the school where brother Peter and I went to. It’s still stand-ing in good shape but no longer used as a school. Lots of history goes back there. I still remember all my teachers names. They were wonderful as teach-ers but also good friends.

Tourist seasonLots of tourists going

through with so many different vehicles sizes and makes. There are some large enough to live in but I guess gas eaters. We are so very fortunate to have so many campsites.

Fishing has been super

so I have heard. There have been a day or so when the lake has been just too rough to be out on.

Francois Lake is very low as more water is go-ing out than is coming in. The rain lately will help the lake level but it’s go-ing to take lots. There are a large number of homes taking water from the lake and if the lake gets too low the intake lines will be out of water.

My wife Jo and I were fishing at Indian Bay when the wind blew up. We had a good boat, 16 foot with a 35 horse power motor we thought we could beat the storm but no we got caught in the middle. We started to take on water which was coming over the stern. We made it thank heavens for kind mer-cies. Francois Lake is a great beautiful lake but it can also be dangerous as well, so don’ t take chances it’s not worth it.

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The Burns Lake South trail or Johnson Lake Trail has been completed and utilized, according to Lakes Economic Devel-opment Association's (LEDA) economic development officer, Cindy Shelford.

In 2009, LEDA initiated a project with the Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources of a proposed trail off of Hwy. 35, near the Omineca Ski Club trails.

"Construction of the trail is complete and it is being utilized for hiking,biking and camping," Shelford said.

Support and funding for this project was provided by the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) on behalf of the federal government's Community Adjustment Fund.

The Community Adjustment Fund was provided by NDIT in Central and Northern B.C. through a $30 million funding delivery contract with the federal government to support eco-nomic stimulus in the region.

This funding saw $10 million in grant money go towards communities and non-profit organizations for projects and $20 million in five-year loans to businesses.

The program helped 18 communities, three regional districts and six First Nations communities fund 32 different projects.

The Lakes Economic Development Association estimated that the total cost of the Johnson Lake trail system project would be approximately $722,040, and in 2009 they received a $680,000 grant from northern development towards con-struction of the project.

The grant money from NDIT has been completely spent on the construction of the eight kilometres of trail and related trail amenities, such as picnic tables.

Looping trail around Johnson Lake is finishedHeavily funded hiking trail off of Highway 35 has been completed according to the Lakes Economic Development Association

Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. (RSTBC) who worked with LEDA on this project to provide appropriate authori-zations, direction and standards for construction has yet to receive a final construction report and management plan for the long-term maintenance from LEDA, and until that hap-pens RSTBC cannot work towards the final referrals and designation of the site and associated trails.

Any maintenance work being done right now on the trails is being done on a volunteer basis.

Shelford says that this is one of many trails that will help bring people to the area.

"Having all these trail networks in our area enhances the marketability of the region," Shelford said.

Shelford doesn't have the exact number of jobs created by the project, but says that the jobs went to locals.

"All the workers [for construction of the trail] were local Burns Lakers, and approximately 50 per cent were First Na-tions," Shelford said.

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Pictures of some of the campsites around the Johnson Lake trail. The Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA) received a $680,000 grant from the Northern Development Initiative Trust towards the project. Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. is now working with LEDA to finalize a long-term management plan for the trail and is working towards giving it its final trail designation.


A & W gives heLpiNg hAND A & W was pleased to honour Citizens on Patrol Society (COPS) with a complementary meal at their regular meeting on July 17. COPS patrols our area for suspicious behaviour, vandalism, crime prevention, speed watch and cell phone watch. They work in conjunction with local RCMP. They rely solely on donations and fund raising for vehicle maintenance and fuel. New members and Volunteers are needed. For new members, contact RCMP @ 250-692-7171 or Tim Maertz@ 250-692-7953 or Ruby Matsko @ 250-692-7705.

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Struggling B.C. pulp mills are being offered $100 million in energy conservation subsidies that Ener-gy Minister Bill Bennett says will pay off through power savings and a stabilized industry.

The three-year initiative will benefit seven ther-mo-mechanical pulp mills run by Catalyst Paper, Canfor, West Fraser and Paper Excellence, which can get 75 per cent funding for energy-saving proj-ects approved under the new PowerSmart program for industry.

The companies are huge power users, consuming 10 per cent of the electricity BC Hydro sells, and had warned rate increases of 28 per cent over the next five years could threaten their operations and cost local jobs.

Eligible mills are in Crofton, Port Alberni, Pow-ell River, Taylor, Chetwynd, Port Mellon and Ques-nel.

The industry's challenges cast a long shadow in those towns, where pulp and paper jobs are critical to the local economy, and one of the firms – Cata-lyst – has been emerging from bankruptcy protec-tion.

Encouraging reinvestment in power efficiency will mean savings for the companies involved, Bennett said, and will reduce provincial energy de-mand.

"BC Hydro will not have to spend $265 million on new generation because these four companies are going to conserve that much electricity," Ben-nett said, adding it will also help protect thousands of jobs across the province.

Catalyst Paper president Joe Nemeth said steam now vented at the firm's Powell River mill will be harnessed for power, reducing the plant's draw on the grid.

"Electricity is about 30 per cent of our cost struc-ture, so it's a big deal," he said.

The upgrades are expected to mean power cost savings of $17.5 million a year for the four com-panies.

NDP energy critic Adrian Dix said the province had no other choice but to step in with aid for the in-dustry in light of the dramatic rate increases ahead.

"This was just going to bury them," he said. But Dix said government "incompetence" is to

blame for the coming rate shock because of ex-pensive power purchase deals, repeatedly deferred spending, among other decisions at BC Hydro.

"This is them desperately trying to deal with a problem they caused through inept energy policy in the past."

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Wildfires in B.C. have already burned up more forest than has usually been lost in recent years, with many weeks of hot, smoky action still expected for firefighting crews.

Fires have burned 172,227 hectares since April 1 – more than the average of 141,000 hectares burned over the previous 10 years.

"It has been quite busy," fire information officer Navi Saini said Tuesday. "The danger ratings we saw for the last two weeks were the highest we'd seen since about 2010, which was the last busy fire season."

In 2010, B.C. lost 337,149 hectares and spent $212 million fighting 1673 fires.Evacuation orders were issued for several communities that year.There have been 652 fires so far this year and 128 of them were considered

active as of Tuesday.The provincial government has so far spent an estimated $80.7 million and

more than nine times as much area has already been burned as the 18,259 hect-ares all of last year.

About 60 per cent of the fires so far have been caused by people – a high proportion – but Saini said that's typical early in the season, because lightning-sparked fires tend to pick up later in the summer.

Cooler weather and rain this week is helping ease the wildfire risk in much of the province, but Saini said a high pressure ridge is expected to rebuild by the weekend, bringing a return to warm, dry conditions.

Thousands of residents were ordered evacuated due to wildfires earlier this month near West Kelowna and Hudson's Hope, where BC Hydro dams that generate much of B.C.'s power were also evacuated but continued to operate.

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Jeremy Roth captured this photo flying over the Chelaslie River fire. B.C. has already seen a number of serious forest fires strike throughout the province this summer including the Smith Creek fire in West Kelowna and the Hudson’s Hope forest fire.

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Setting a good example for Burns Lake’s youthThe 2014 Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year award recipient is named by the Rotary Club of Burns LakeSteven MaiSey

The motto of the Rotary Club of Burns Lake is ‘Service Above Self’, a motto which implies putting the service and needs of another indi-vidual and of the community above your own.

Each year the Rotary Club of Burns Lake selects one young member of the Burns Lake community who ex-emplifies this motto in their actions to help the people and community of Burns Lake and awards them with the Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year award.

The recipient of this year’s Bill Gil-gan Youth Citizen of the Year award is Andre Dube.

To be considered for the youth citi-zen of the year award a candidate must be between the ages of 12-21-years-old, and be someone who embodies the rotarian value of ‘Service Above Self’ through their volunteer activi-ties locally, nationally or globally.

“Andre was chosen because of his vast array of volunteer activities and the impact his activities have had on the community,” Leone McHugh, Rotary Club of Burns Lake member said, “He is an excellent example for his peers and has proven himself to be a personable and compassionate leader.”

Dube, who recently received his high school diploma after graduat-ing from Lakes District Secondary School (LDSS) this past June, has volunteered and been a part of a num-ber of different societies and clubs the past few years, and has been involved in a number of sports during his time

attending LDSS.Over the past five years he has

put in more than 300 hours building, maintaining, designing and cleaning up bike trails each week through-out the summer for the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association, and he’s been an instructor at the mountain bike associations bike camps.

Dube has also been a part of the LDSS Rotary Interact Club since 2009, where he has help to raise mon-ey for the ‘Free the Children’ foun-dation, which aims to provide clean water and new schools for children in under developed countries.

As well, as a part of the Rotary Interact Club, Dube helped to raise over $10,000 for Shelter Box Canada for victims of the earthquake in Haiti and for victims of the tsunami in Sri Lanka between 2009-2011.

Along with his volunteer work over the past number of years, Dube has also been an exceptional athlete at the high school level, representing LDSS and the community of Burns Lake on multiple occasions.

He qualified each year of his high school career for the ski and snow-board team, and placed no lower than third place as a team at the provincial championships, while winning the team championship in 2012.

As well he was the individual male champion at this year’s provincial championships and has medal each year in the ‘heavy bike’ category at the mountain bike provincial champi-onships.

Finally, he has been named the male athlete of the year at LDSS for four straight years.

McHugh said that Dube’s vol-

unteer efforts and excelling as an elite athlete all while maintain high marks in school is what distin-guished him as a leading candidate for the honour.

“[He] distinguished himself by maintaining straight ‘A’s’ and excelling as an elite athlete, as well as being a kind and respectful citizen of our community,” McHugh said.

Dube said he started to become involved when he realized just who was responsible for the hard work that went into maintaining the facilities he enjoyed using.

“I realized that all the amazing facilities that I used were maintained by volunteers,” Dube said, “This award is amazing and I appreciate it a lot.”

Currently, Dube works for the Ministry of For-ests, Lands and Natural Resources, Wildfire Man-agement Branch as a firefighter for the Northwest Fire Centre base here in Burns Lake, and he plans to attend school at the University of Northern Brit-

ish Columbia starting in the fall semester to study environmental engineering.

“My community has given me so much and I felt that it was time to give back,” Dube said.

As part of winning the youth citizen of the year award, Dube received $500 in prize money from the Rotary Club of Burns Lake, $250 of which to donate to the cause of his choice.

Dube said he will be donating the money to the bike skills and development camp run each year by the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association because it is “teaching kids to stay active and be healthy.”

The other half of the prize money will go to the cause of which the nominator will chose.

McHugh says that Dube has set the bar when it comes to youth serving the Burns Lake community.

“As with all great leaders, he sets the bar for oth-ers,” McHugh said, “He inspires us to find the best within ourselves.”

Andre Dube poses with his plaque that he received after being awarded with the 2014 Bill Gilgan Youth Citizen of the Year award at the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Associations bike camp. Dube will be donating his half of the $500 prize money to the mountain bike association’s bike camps. Dube has been a regular volunteer for the mountain bike association, putting in over 300 hours the past four summers helping to design, build and maintain the association’s various biking trails.

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The outlook for the hay crops for Burns Lake farmers this year is not good, according to a number of reports from farmers in the area.

The string of wet, damp weather lasted well into June this year, longer than normal, and the recent dry, hot and windy weather has led to hay crops not grow-ing as well as they have in the past.

Typically the crops begin to be cut, baled and brought in at the be-ginning of July and are completely brought in before the fall weather begins, although it is all weather dependant.

This year a number of Burns Lake's farm-ers have expressed concerns that their hay crops for the season won't meet expected targets.

One local farmer said that the hot, dry weath-er amounted to a signif-icantly lower amount of hay this year, and the Strimbolds estimate that their hay crops are at two-thirds of what is typically harvested each year.

Shanon Piper said that her crops are ex-pected to be at half of what is typically har-vested.

"We normally need 400 bales of hay to get through the winter, but his year we are expect-ing half that amount," Piper said, "The crops this year are at knee level, in past years they've been above our heads."

The poor season has even led some farmers

to not bother with har-vesting their crops.

Piper said she talked to one young girl who

mentioned that her fa-ther wasn't going to harvest his crops this year, but rather just buy

enough hay to get him through the winter.

"Many farmers keep an inventory of left-

Outlook for hay crop is poor for localsover crops," Piper said, "Then they just buy the rest of what they need from a local farmer."

Most of the hay that is sold by Burns Lake farmers is sold locally with the rest this season being sold to neigh-bouring communities.

Some farmers pur-chase hay from farmers in Vanderhoof as well.

Hay crops for local farmers this season is estimated to be significantly lower than what is normally brought in due to the recent hot weather.

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fawN caught graziNgA deer fawn was caught in the middle of grazing on the property of local Burns Lake resident Ian Carnie a couple of weeks ago. Bow season for white-tailed deer lasts Sept. 1-9, and deer season lasts Sept. 30- Nov. 30 this year.

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Bringing the hardware homeThree Burns Lake athletes at the B.C. Summer Games bring home a medalSTEVEN MAISEY

Nisa Hoffer had never competed in a canoe or kayak race before this year’s B.C. Summer Games, only paddling for recreation, but that didn’t stop the 13-year-old Burns Lake resident from snagging a medal in one of the events at the games this year.

Hoffer was one of four competitors from the Burns Lake area to travel to Nanaimo for the B.C. Summer Games which were held July 17-20.

Other athletes from the Burns Lake area to com-pete at the summer games include, Braden Puglas, Antoine Hopegood and Mathieu Hopegood.

Puglas won a silver medal in the boys C-1 2000m Open event and Antoine Hopegood won a bronze medal in the boys C-1 200m Learn to Train event.

Nisa’s medal, a silver came on the last day of the competition, as she place second in the Girls C-1

2000m Open“Winning the medal

was really satisfying I felt like I had accom-plished a lot,” Nisa said.

“She was really proud to call home and tell me that she’d won a medal and I of course was pretty excited for her,” Dirk Hoffer, Ni-sa’s father said, “ It’s a big accomplishment to go down and compete at a higher level than what you’re used to up here, things went well.”

Puglas added that he really enjoyed being out on the water and that his summer games experience was great.

“I learned a lot, got to meet a bunch of new people and I had lots of fun,” Puglas said,

“Winning the medal was really exciting.”

Most athletes in the Northwest region don’t have to qualify for the games like the competi-tors in the South due to smaller representation.

Nisa’s father says he’d like to see more kids get involved in the sport and added that it takes a lot more strength and endurance than people, himself

included, realize to go fast.

“It’s a great sport,” Dirk said, “I’d like to see more kids doing it and they had a younger group and an older kids group here at the camp this summer of it is growing.”

Along with her sil-ver medal Nisa also was award with a $500 sports education bur-sary by Coast Capital

Savings.She was one of 16

athletes at the games out of 350 applicants to be awarded one of the bursaries.

Nisa says she plans to display her medal in her room, safe from the grasp of others.

“I’m going to display my medal in my room so that no one can just come and grab it,” Nisa said with a laugh.

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Braden Puglas and Nisa Hoffer proudly show off their medals that they won at the 2014 B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo.

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The province has adjusted its new minimum prices for alcohol in the wake of criticism over the rollout of new rules allowing ‘happy hour’ discounts.

A new category for draft beer creates a minimum charge of $12 for a 60-ounce pitcher – down from $15 previously announced – or $0.20 per ounce for large volumes over 50 ounces instead of $0.25, which still applies to smaller glasses and pints.

"Upon reviewing B.C.'s minimum prices, we realized they weren't on par with consumers' expectations and we took action to find a fair compromise that still upholds B.C.'s high standards for health and safety," said MLA John Yap, who heads the prov-ince's liquor policy reforms.

The new regulations let bars and restaurants charge lower pric-es for selective times or occasions, but forced some low-price establishments to raise prices to match the new minimums.

That will still be the case for pints in some locales – bars that had charged less than $5 must raise their prices to that minimum for 20 ounces.

The province has also increased the minimum price for spirits from $2 to $3 per ounce.

Addictions experts had called for higher minimum pricing to reduce health and safety risks to drinkers.

Alliance of Beverage Licensees executive director Jeff Guignard supported the spirit price increase in the interests of public safety, noting a patron previously could have bought five single-ounce shots for $10.

But he said the lower minimum beer pitcher price of $12 against a minimum 20-ounce pint price of $5 may encourage over-drinking and intoxication.

"You're more likely to start sharing pitchers than you are to buy individual pints," he said.

Provincial regulations limit a single serving of beer to 24 ounces, so pitchers can't be ordered by a lone patron.

But Guignard noted it's harder for a server to track how much patrons are drinking when they're order-ing beer by pitchers instead of glasses.

"You don't know if a particular person has had one pint or had the entire pitcher."

The new minimums mean little for bars and res-taurants that charge higher prices already.

Guignard senses a ‘rural-urban divide’ in which many Interior bars charging lower prices than the new minimum will have to raise prices, while that won't generally be the case in much of the Lower

Mainland, outside of parts of Vancouver.He said the industry now hopes for stability and certainty."This is now the third time they've changed minimum pricing,"

Guignard said. "It's all a bit confusing and annoying."Lower prices can be selectively offered for ‘ladies night’ specials

or ‘team night’ for players in uniform. Minimum prices do not apply to catered events, or special occasion licences.

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The provincial government is defending its unpopular decision to halt B.C.'s use of the veteran Martin Mars water bombers in favour of newer aircraft to fight wildfires.

The B.C. Wildfire Management Branch responded as cam-paigners closed in on a target of 20,000 signatures on a petition urging the premier to reinstate the 1940s-era amphibious plane.

Organizer Chris Alemany plans to deliver the petition Thurs-day to Christy Clark's constituency office in West Kelowna, where residents had been under evacuation order from the Smith Creek wildfire.

Critics argue the province is spending more money to get less firefighting service than it had with the famous Martin Mars planes.

B.C. instead has contracted the use of four Air Tractor "Fire Boss" water-scooping amphibious planes from the Conair Group of Abbotsford for $2.5 million per season.

The much smaller aircraft are more flexible because they can operate from more than 1,700 lakes compared to just 113 with the Mars.

The new planes can also drop water, foam or retardant on a fire, with an ability to deliver 3,025 litres on a seven-minute turn-around, compared to 19,000 litres with the Mars on a 19-minute

round trip.The branch said in statement the new Fire Bosses delivered fire

suppressant twice as fast during the recent West Kelowna fire – 586,000 litres in 11.3 hours – as the Martin Mars dropped during the 2003 Kelowna fire.

"Over the past six weeks, the new Fire Boss aircraft have ac-tioned more fires than the Martin Mars did in six years."

Today there's only one Martin Mars left in the province, owned by the Coulson Group on Vancouver Island.

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The government statement noted the Mars engines are prone to breakdowns, while if one Fire Boss breaks down the other three can stay in service.

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The Mars, meanwhile, has a large drop pattern that the branch said can make it unsafe to use close to ground crews, who must stop work during a drop, risking the escape of a fire that could have been contained during the initial attack phase.

The province also uses various other air tankers and helicop-ters in fighting fires.

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Lake BaBiNe NatioN memBer wiNs goLD at iNDigeNous gamesShelby Tom, of the Lake Babine Nation, won a gold medal playing on Team B.C. U19 Male Softball Team at the North American Indigenous Games, which were held in Regina Saskatchewan July 20-27. Team B.C. brought home a record 160 medals at this years’ games, one medal ahead of the host province, Saskatchewan. In addition to their record medal haul the team received the most sportsmanlike team award. Submitted photo


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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, expect some unexpected visitors this week. Straighten up around the house and make the most of this unplanned time with a few old friends.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Friends or colleagues at work may introduce you to something that captures your interest, Virgo. You are ready for something new in your life, and this will tickle your fancy.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Travel is in your immediate future, Libra. Enjoy this escape from the daily grind and invite a few friends or family members along to make the trip that much more memorable.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Good news is on the horizon, Scorpio. It may be a pending promotion at the office or a chance to go out with friends, but either way it will put a smile on your face.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Expect your life to change dramatically this week, Sagittarius. An intriguing bit of news could have you imagining all sorts of interesting things for the months to come.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, if you’re itching for change, look no further than your own family members for inspiration. Good advice is always available if you care to ask.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Aquarius, a busy week ahead will also be a happy week. That’s because you will be busy doing something that you enjoy and the time will fly by. Enjoy the ride.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, jump at the chance to get away and enjoy an unplanned adventure. The next few days may provide the experience of a lifetime.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Now is a great time to research a potential career change, Aries. You’re feeling motivated and ready to try something new, so now might be the time to take that leap.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Technology plays a big role in your life this week, Taurus. Your office may be upgrading new equipment, or you have decided to rewire your home.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, take a deep breath and go with the flow when you find yourself unusually busy this week. A change of plans may find you spending more time at the office.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: You’re in for a nice financial surprise this week, Cancer. Whether it’s a raise at work or some other financial windfall, money is coming your way shortly.

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Drop off Lake Babine Nation Main Office with Rosa JohnnyAll Logo Submissions must be submitted by August 31, 2014. Please include all contact information eg: Name,

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Paper mulberry 5. Fringe-toed lizard genus 8. Peel a corn cob 12. A love affair 14. Tandoor bread 15. Elliptical shape 16. A small village 18. Refers to a person 19. Hybrid equine 20. ___ Scholar 21. Consume 22. Away from wind 23. Br. tube phrase 26. With three uneven sides 30. First king of Egypt 31. Award recipient 32. Coach Parsegian 33. Uncle Sam artist James

34. Flathead mullet genus 39. Wedding declaration 42. Complete musical pause 44. More of sound mind 46. Relieved 47. Am. poet Henry W. 49. Fine cut tobacco 50. Honorable title (Turkish) 51. Nun garments 56. A block of soap 57. Driver compartment 58. Saudi peninsula 59. Consumer 60. East northeast 61. Hostile foe 62. Fathers 63. Pain unit 64. Former wives

CLUES DOWN 1. Himalayan goat 2. Far East housemaid 3. Indigenous of California 4. __ lang syne, good old days 5. Unmarried 6. Gandhi epithet 7. Not the same as him 8. Show of respect 9. Soft palate � aps 10. Dried orchid tubers 11. “Fish Magic” painter Paul 13. Coming out of again 17. Banteng 24. Born of 25. Cloisonne 26. 3 to 30 gigahertz (abbr.) 27. Gap in a ridge

28. Tennis player Ivanovic 29. Felled tree trunk 35. Suits & Psych network 36. Steadying rope 37. Anger 38. A male child 40. Marred the surface of 41. Marjoram 42. UC Berkeley 43. Hawaiian greeting 44. Saturated 45. Historic Anjou capital 47. ___ Apso: tibetan dog 48. Attach a brand tag 49. Run before a gale 52. Nemesis 53. Wild goat 54. A clock tells it 55. States

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

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Grassy Plains Gospel Church

Sunday Service:10:45 am

250-694-3756 (Church)

IMMACULATA-Catholic Church

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

~ Everyone Welcome ~

FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Kerr Road, Burns Lake

Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:15am. Worship Service at 10:30am.

Pastor Steve Swires250-692-3259

Sunday 10:00AMPresident Lambert 694-3748

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

THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH

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

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

Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Seventh Day Adventist Church GroupMeets Saturdays at

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

250-695-6586

Burns LakeCommunity Church

Pastor John Neufeld250-692-7949

OLD LANDMARKSCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

At Muriel Mould Primary School

SUNDAY, 10:30 AMContact: Roland & Lisa Cataford

250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~

Burns LakePENTECOSTAL CHURCH

724 Babine Lake Road

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

250-692-7464

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch #50

Island GospelFellowship

Gerow Island, Highway 35

Sunday Morning Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

Pastor Ed Peters Phone: 250-692-7551

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

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and utensils for up to 120 guests, the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.

To book a rental: please contactJoan & Jeff Ragsdale 250-692-0093website: www.ominecaskiclub.com

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Lakes Learning Centre 10:30 amCommunity BBQ and Open House information session for a local drug

and alcohol treatment centre. Aug. 14 10:30am - 2pm.

Burns Lake Terry Fox Run Sept. 14 at the Francois Lake Hall. Always looking for donations for the Fall Harvest Auction. More info (250) 692-7438

Burns Lake Big Pig Bike Fest Aug. 15, 16 & 17 - Volunteers needed. Help at the Northwest Invasive Plant Council booth & bike wash station at the Big Pig Bike Fest call 1-866-44WEEDS. We’ll need your contact information and your shirt size. Check out the Big Pig Bike Fest page for more details: http://www.burnslaketrails.ca/index.php/big-pig-bike-fest

The next food bank distribution is August 5th 2014. The food bank emergency phone number is: (250) 692-3029.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: August 2014. Chair yoga every Tues. & Fri. 10-11am. Community garden social club every Monday at 9am. Foot Care all day by appointment Aug. 7 & 21. Last day to pay for your Sep-tember Good Food Box is Aug. 29. More info (250) 694-3270.

To list your nonpro� t coming events, please drop off your list-ings at the Lakes District News of� ce by Friday 3:00 pm. (We re-gret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space per-mits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on aspeci� c date.

Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture.

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Youth Singing CompetitionSponsored by BC/Yukon Command

Entry Form, Email, Upload to YouTube, solos or groups Gr. 7-12. Passionate Rendition of Amazing Grace & O Canada. Deadline Sept. 15.

For info call Legion 250-692-3232or BC/Yukon Command 604-575-6840

Starting August 4th:BC Knowledge Network to run WW1 Special Archive Videos to commemorate

100 Year Anniversary. May be of interest toVeteran’s families.

Auction Plannedfor Sept. 27th

Fresh, new specialty donations required.

Call Lana 250-692-4320

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CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN Armstrong Plywood - Okanagan Region, BCPOSITION OVERVIEW:Repor ng to the opera on’s Maintenance Supervisor and working with tradesman, and other team members, the candidate will carry out maintenance programs and projects at the division. This is a challenging posi on and an opportunity to work in an innova ve environment. Candidates require strong communica on, problem solving, and computer skills.

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PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER/TAX PREPARER

POSITION AVAILABLEM. McPhail & Associates Inc. is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming part of the team in an accounting, bookkeeping and consulting environment. Applicants will have a minimum of two years experience. Preference will be given to those applicants who are proficient with Microsoft Office, Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, tax software and Computerized Payroll.

This position requires an individual with a valid class 5 drivers license, is capable of multi tasking and a sincere desire to help people.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes to [email protected] no later than August 15th, 2014.

Going beyond traditional accounting

Front Desk Receptionist/Optometric Assistant

Busy Optometrist Clinic seeking a part-time Front Desk Receptionist/Optometric Assistant for 4 days per week. The successful applicant must be open to learning new tasks and gaining knowledge of Optometry including dispensing and eyewear repairs.Skills Required• Good Team Player • Excellent Computer Skills • Ability to Multi-Task • Excellent Communications SkillsIf this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume with references to:Burns Lake Eye Care P.O. Box 269, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0or Fax to: (250) 692-3424

Help Wanted:

JOURNEYMAN CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER

Second and third year apprentices are welcome to apply. Please Phone: 250-845-7333 (Houston, B.C.)

or email resume to: [email protected]

Mailing Address: Box 1029, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Location Address: 2365 Butler Ave. Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH COORDINATORVANDERHOOF, BC

PART TIME-28HR/WKCarrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is looking for a part time Maternal Child Health Coordinator to help in the development and implementation of individual, community, family and cultural health and wellness prevention programming for parents and children from preconception to six years of age. For more information, please visit www.csfs.org. To apply, send a cover letter and resume [email protected] by July 31, 2014.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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In Memoriam Gifts

ALL FUNDS DONATEDto the

Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary

are used to provide fi nancial support, equipment plus

comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the

Pines and all other community healthcare

services.Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to:

B.L. Health Care Aux.Box 812

Burns Lake, BCV0J 1E0

A tax deductible receipt will be issued

InformationALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake meet-ings: Tue. & Sat. 7:30pm Im-maculatta Church. Women’s group meets Wed., 108 - 2nd avenue at 7:30pm. For info. or transportation call (250) 692-9104 / (250) 692-3024 / (250) 698-7325

Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.

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

ANYONE NEEDING informa-tion on Alzheimer’s please call 1-866-564-7533

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

CORRECTION NOTICE for an advertisement in the SEDA newsletter. Customize your lumber needs - Harold Moroski (250) 694-3444 - Correction not ‘6 cords’

FOOD BANK INFORMATION Distribution days will be the fi rst and the third Tuesday of each month. As of May “sign up” will be at the food bank on 3rd Ave. across from the thea-tre; the winter “sign up offi ce” is now closed. The Lakes Dis-trict Food bank continues to operate 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

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Announcements

InformationCRISIS PREVENTION. You are not alone. Support is just a phone call away. 1.800.SUI-CIDE (1.800.784.2433) is a confi dential, toll-free service that is available to anyone, anywhere, any time in B.C. The youth support line is 1.888.564.8336 (TEEN). The 24 hour crisis line for northern BC is 250.563.1214 and 1.888.563.1214. In addition, several crisis lines also pro-vide support through online chat services so young people have a web-based way to reach out. These services can be reached through www.northernyouthonline.ca. (4:00 to 10:00 p.m. daily) or www.youthinbc.ca.

LOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice offi ce, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on be-reavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

24 July 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 851.57 m (2793.87 ft.)SLS Discharge: 453.1 m3/s

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls:160 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 190 m3/s

Until 20 August Skins Lake Spillway discharge will fl uctuate between 14.2 m3/s and 453 m3/s in response to temperature forecasts Visit website www.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

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

PLANNING a wedding or an-niversary party? Looking for plastic fl owers for decorations. Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845


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Announcements

InformationTHE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and ser-vices about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc

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

WITH A PUSH OF A BUTTON….HELP IS

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

PersonalsMEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real peo-ple like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and con-nect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

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Lost & FoundFOUND READING glasses at the Rod Reid Trail. Please call Burns Lake Eye Care to claim (250) 692-3466

LOST EITHER at or on the way back from Co-op Lake 9’ fl y rod with Forester reel. (250) 692-4167

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Employment


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Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

CLASS 1 DRIVERS w/ AIRReq. for DH Manufacturing, Houston BC. BC & Alberta routes to be determined based on experience.Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full Benefi ts After 3 Mos.

Apply with resume &abstract by emailing:[email protected]

Help Wanted

Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

EXPERIENCED Class 1 Driv-ers, earn $70,000.00 plus per year with Sutco, plus many benefi ts. Drivers needed for our Flat Deck division apply on line at sutco.ca or call 1-888-357-2612 ext 230

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250.692.7526

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

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

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

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

LEGAL ADS $16.07 per col. inch

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

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

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Please call if you need more information on any of our

classified packages.

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

ALL ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GST

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

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

No refunds on Classified Ads.

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LOCATION: Vanderhoof School Board OfficePOSITION: Payroll Clerk IIHOURS OF WORK: 7 hours per day, 5 days per weekDUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $23.62 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement Preference will be given to qualified members of CUPE 4177 SUMMARY performs a variety of duties pertaining to payroll

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES performs functions necessary to run payrolls,

including editing and balancing batches, running payroll processing programs, updating payroll system history, balancing payroll to control figures, system backups and Electronic Funds Transfer inputs and retrieves data including those related

to new employees, changes in employee status, assignments collects codes and ensures accuracy of timesheets and

absentee reports and follows up on errors as required maintains records/reports & makes necessary

adjustments for vacation, sick leave, increments, absentees, WCB, etc. assists in the development and maintenance of the

general ledger codes and payroll systems as required prepares payroll journal entries as necessary and

processes retroactive pay when necessary updates and maintains master files pertaining to

payroll processing answers inquiries from staff and the public by letter,

e-mail, telephone or in person, and relays messages answers queries and prepares reports as required by

the management team issues records of employment and termination

documents as required provides employment verifications as requested performs all duties with a level of interpersonal skills

appropriate to the position maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information

seen or heard

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) by the

Canadian Payroll Assoc. and completion of a recognized 1 year accounting program

EXPERIENCE two years’ current experience using a computerized

payroll system (SDS or similar) WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC

safety procedures

SKILLS & ABILITIES typing skills of 55 words per minute proficiency and speed in the use of calculators and a

good aptitude for figures ability to understand and apply Revenue Canada

regulations applicable to payroll situations, the Employment Standards Act, Superannuation Plans, Collective Agreements & the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ability to work with constant interruptions ability to organize and prioritize work to meet

deadlines ability to maintain close attention to detail for periods

of sustained duration excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to

communicate effectively, both orally and in writing ability to use independent judgement in selecting and

interpreting information ability to use tact and diplomacy when handling

contacts of a difficult, specialized or sensitive nature, for the discussion and resolution of problems ability to work as a team member to manage the total

office workload and develop and streamline office procedures and take such training as is appropriate and available demonstrated understanding of word processing,

database management and spreadsheet programs (ie. Microsoft Office)

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS RELATED TO SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE POSITION TO:

LYNN MAKSYMCHAKDISTRICT PRINCIPAL – HUMAN RESOURCES/

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTSCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES)

PO BOX 129VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0

To apply: Please send a detailed resume to Lynn Maksymchak at [email protected]

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0Telephone: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639

Employment

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EMPLOYERS SEEKING Can-scribe Medical Transcription Graduates. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home ca-reer! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com or call 1.800.466.1535 or by email: [email protected].

Employment

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

SEEKING MEDICAL Tran-scriptionists to work from home! We are currently re-cruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: [email protected].

Labourers

LABOURERSHouston, BC

DH Manufacturing in Hous-ton BC is looking for labour-ers. Must be reliable, physi-cally fi t and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefi t pack-age after 3 months employ-ment.

[email protected]

Trades, TechnicalCHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Al-berta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanic’s Helper. Safety tickets required. Please email resume to: [email protected] or fax to 403-844-2735.

RIVERCITY Fibre a whole log chipping company located in Kamloops is currently seeking a Licensed BC Interior Log Scaler. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please e-mail a cover letter & resume to [email protected] or fax to 250-374-9506.

Services

Financial ServicesARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help re-duce a signifi cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

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Home RepairsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. SPECIAL

Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under

$2,000 each.Also JD 544 &644 wheel

Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size

hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108

Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Heavy Duty BumperFits older Dodge or newer

Ford. $700 250-649-8004

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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FIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

Real Estate

Acreage for SaleFOR SALE: 4 Bed, 3 Bath 2008 two-story home on Chase-Falkland Road, 3.5 km from Falkland, BC. 2420 sq ft incl fi nished basement. 240 sq ft deck, and double attached garage complete the home. Asking $419,000. Call 780-723-4132 or [email protected]

For Sale By Owner

CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA

REAL ESTATE

Waterfront Home, TCHE-SINKUT LAKE $310,000Details Craigslist ID# 4559361219 and on property guys.com Burns Lake B.C. Sign # 700896300 wilderness acres East Francois Lake $280,000 OBO Details Craigslist ID#456364574231 acre Sub dividable wa-terfront peninsula Rose Lake area $250,000 OBODetails Craigslist ID#4559317548

Call Dave at 252-251-5032

Real Estate

Houses For Sale

#3828 Tchesinkut East Rd 1995 built, 4 bdrm, 1150 sqft home on 7 acres. Full bsmt, 2 baths, newly constructed dining room. Heat: elec. w/ wood backup. Water: drilled 160’ w/ 80 gallons per min-ute. Septic 800 gallon hold-ing tank w/ lagoon. 24’ x 36’ wired garage, 16’ x 16’ insu-lated/wired work shop. Fenced in animal pen with pond, 2 greenhouses/fenced in garden spot, 15km south of Burns Lake.

Reduced to$249,000

Call (250) 695-6931 for viewing appointment

Beautiful handcrafted log home on 2 acres. Situated at Tchesinkut Lake on Hwy. 35, 16 kms from Burns Lake. Lakeview, 30 x 40 ft, 2 bdrms on main fl oor with a 3/4 loft. 1 & 1 1/2 baths. Hardwood fl oors, hand carved railings inside & out, electric heat with glass front wood burning stove, land-scaped. Serious interests only please.

Asking $349,000Call (250) 695-6628 or

(250) 692-6217for an appointment

HOME FOR SALEON BEAUTIFUL

TCHESINKUT LAKE1400 sq. ft. with walkout basement. Lakeview, lake-shore, 6.88 acres, two baths, deck, landscaped, new roof, new fl ooring in kitchen, dining, living room and hallway. Fully treed. 24 x 26 shop (heated & water). 114 ft. of lakeshore.

$229,000Call (250) 692-6217

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Learn how to teach your child car safety. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca

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Pineapple, Onion and Canadian’s Cheese Blend

No substitutions or additions allowed. Valid to September 6, 2014

Pizza on a gluten free crust may not be completely gluten free.

BURNS LAKE #2 166 Highway 16 (formerly Pizzarama - Beside KFC)

250-692-7900

add one 12” two-topping pizza of

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Monday - Saturday - Drinks & Appy Specials

PUB SUMMER HOURS:Mon. to Sat. 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm)

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

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The new Ronald McDonald House BC opens in June. A home away from home for seriously ill children receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital, the new and bigger House has enough room to welcome 73 families every day, keeping 2,500 families per year together when it matters most.

Puzzle Answers Rentals

Shared Accommodation

ROOMMATE WANTEDNon-smoker, needs to

like cats. Gone to camp all week, home only Friday & Satur-day. $500 per month.

(250) 692-7526

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Rentals

Suites, LowerLARGE BRIGHT 2 bedroom suites in a safe and secure building. Close to school and hospital. Large patio, in-suite storage and storage lockers available. On site manage-ment. Heat, hot water and cable included for $700 per month. Call (250) 692-3959 and leave message.

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1-800-222-TIPS

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Mammograms can save your life and you’re worth saving.

Call (toll-free) 800-663-9203to book an appointment.

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Burns Lake & area BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Thank you for supporting our local businesses and services

250-692-7887 Next to Rexall

Lakes District±PRINTING SIGNS &BURNS LAKE

YES, WE DO

Paper or Vinyl • Single Colour or Full ColourLABELS

250-692-6019

PumpsWater Treatment

Plumbing Repairs

Payne Septic Service (2010)

250-698-7964 Still serving the Lakes District

Operated by

Keith Wilson

www.pbagrimech.ca

P&B Mechanical

Bill and Patsy Miller

Owners

29850 Hwy 16 WestPO Box 450

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Phone 250-696-3211Cell: 250-692-9940

email: [email protected]

Your

Dealer

Starting a Business?Expanding Your Business?

The Comfor/CFDCDevelopmental Lending Program

can help!For more information, call 1-800-556-5539

Advertise your Business or Service here for $2225 per week.

Call Lakes District News 250-692-7526 for more information.

The Young Rainbow Warriors Society’s

Free Youth Day Campfor young males (ages 13-25)

9km down Augier Road Everyday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Please call Eugene or Dawnat 250-251-0627

[email protected]

The Young Rainbow Warrior Society

for young males (ages 13-25)

The Young Young Rainbow Warrior Society

B’s Free Enterprises Ltd.

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

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

Bill & Wendy ImusCerti� ed Appliance Repair& Computer Technicians

Computer Training, Sales & Service

Personalized In Home Service

Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies

PERRY’S X-COUNTRY AUTO CENTRE

1411 Miller Road North (Left Off Babine Lake Road)

FULL AUTO SERVICE CENTRE

“A Challenge Today Is Knowledge For Tomorrow”

• BRAKES• SUSPENSION• FRONT END• EXHAUST• TUNE-UP• FULL WINTER/ SUMMER SERVICE• RE AND RE ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS• DIESEL PERFORMANCE

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• PERFORMANCE PARTS - GAS & DIESEL• LIFT KITS - CUSTOM BUILDS• WELDING • CUSTOM RIMS - ALL BRANDS• LIGHT DUTY FABRICATING - OFF ROAD BUMPERS ETC.• SNOW PLOWING

1411 Miller Road North (Left Off Babine Lake Road)

TUNE UPS

FULL AUTO SERVICE CENTRE

JOSH PERRY, OWNER

Call 250-692-4203

TOLL FREE 1-877-873-7467

www.superiorpropane.com

NEW: Cylinder exchange at Overwaitea or fill up cylinders

at the Rainbow Gas Bar

BUILDING SAFE, CONFIDENT, DEFENSIVE DRIVERS

250-692-6037

The Edge

Pro Driving Academy

Sam Moroski

Owner/Operator

2025 Gerow Island Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2


Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 Airbrakes


Driver Training ProgramsClass 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 Airbrakes, GLP

Sam Moroski, Owner/Operator

250-692-60372025 Gerow Island Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

HighE� ciencyFurnaces

The Comfort ZoneFlying Dutchman Service

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


Binta Lake supports very � ne char (up to 35 pounds) and rainbow trout � shing. Located approximately � ve km from Uncha Lake on good gravel road, this lake sports a boat launch. Excellent boating opportunities available as well.

This � shing map is proudly sponsored by:

Lakes District Fishing Maps Binta Lake

WOODS N’ WATER

Sports and Recreation 870 Highway 16 West • [email protected] 250-692-4842

Fishing Rods, Reels, Tackle and more!

Owned and operated by local avid outdoorsman

We sell WORMS & BAIT

YOUR 1 STOP SHOP

FOR EVERYTHING

OUTDOORS!Especially Fishing!

Fishing Rods, Reels, Tackle and more!All Remaining

Kayaks & Canoes30% OFF!!!+ KAYAK RENTALS!

250-692-4842Owned and operated by local avid outdoorsman

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Open Sundays 10- 4

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Binta Lake FactsSurface Area: 1,949 acresVolume: 136,564 ac.ft.Mean Depth: 70 ftMaximum Depth: 132 ftPerimeter: 69,600 ft.Elevation: Approx. 2,700 ftSurveyed: August 9, 1975

CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS MAPFOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.This map may not re� ect current conditions.

Uncharted hazards may exist.

Helping to maintain the mountian bike trails

batter upThe Burns Lake fastpitch season is in full swing with four teams battling it out to see who will reign supreme. In this photo a young Burns Laker works on his pitching. Fastpitch differs from hardball in a number of ways, the most obvious is the pitchers throw underhand. steven maisey photo

The Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association held one of its community workbee days this past weekend on Saturday. The event, which started at 10 a.m. and ran until around 2 p.m., is held so that community members can help clear and maintain trails by volunteering their time. There will be another workbee event held by the mountain bike association on July 30 from 4-6 p.m. There is also a group that goes out and provides maintenance to the mountain bike trails every Wednesday. The group meets at Kager Lake. steven maisey photos

burns lake lakes district news, july 30, 2014

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