There may be a pot of gold hiding at the old Cheslatta Forest Products mill site, where a rainbow was caught rising perfectly out of the top of the burner. The stunning pictures were captured by Southside photographer Cody Reid. (Submitted photos/Lakes District News)
Skeena-Bulkley candidates debate issues as election draws closer
Local residents once again doing their part to help fight fire
COFI representatives discussed challenges being faced by forest industry
Parents all around rejoiced on the morning of Sept. 7, as the new school year began for all students, including those at Lakes District Secondary School. It wasn't all bad for the LDSS students however, as the first day was only a half day and they got out at noon. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District News)
The Church in the Park event was held on Sept. 5. The event was open to the public and had close to 100 people attend. It began with a worship service, and there were also musical performances, as well as a complentary BBQ lunch. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District News)
Allocated funds from Comfor reserve to go into project
Currently under investigation by B.C. Coroners Service; WorkSafe B.C.
The Ootsa Lake Fishing Derby took place over Labour Day weekend for the first time since 2019. There were over 183 entries, and the top four finishers were Monique Beach in first place taking home the top prize of $2,000, Pauline Redwood in second earning $1,000, Gord Corfe in third winning a new barbeque and Bruce Read earning the fourth place prize of $500. (Stacey Hainstock photos/Lakes District News)
Annual convention is online due to covid; began on Sept. 14
An eerie, yet beautiful picture of raven was captured in Burns Lake, looking like something out of a poem by Edgar Allen Poe. (Wren Gilgan photo/Lakes District News)
Portion of funds to go to community groups
Seeking to double the amount of available seats for B.C. students at WCVM
Leona Peden from Tchesinkut Lake is the featured artist for September at the Lakes District Museum. She aims to show the beauty of the area, using mostly acrylic medium to depict various scenery and wildlife around the Lakes District. (Eddie Huband & submitted photos/Lakes District News)
Construction on the stairs at the curling rink entrance of the Lakeside Multiplex are scheduled to be completed by the end of September according to Village of Burns Lake Chief Administrative Officer Sheryl Worthing. (Eddie Huband/Lakes District News)
Devin Joseph was arrested on Aug. 30 for the death of Pietro Adamo
New statutory holiday on Sept. 30 will be recognized by Burns Lake
The Burns Lake Public Library's annual book sale is underway, with the help of several volunteers including Ruth Young (pictured). The sale is taking place at the Burns Lake Heritage Centre located at 540 Hwy. 16 from Sept. 14 —Sept. 17, and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District News)
Healthcare workers upset about province-wide protests
Ellis Ross spent an afternoon speaking to locals ahead of provincial election in Feb.
