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Since new federal grade crossing regulations were introduced in 2014, CN has been collaborating with communities across its network to comply with the new requirements aimed at improving grade crossing safety. (Black Press file photo)

CN identifies ‘areas of potential concern’ in Burns Lake

CN proposes to meet with village staff

Since new federal grade crossing regulations were introduced in 2014, CN has been collaborating with communities across its network to comply with the new requirements aimed at improving grade crossing safety. (Black Press file photo)
Longtime Houston resident Ron Harris said he’s gone door knocking to gather approximately 430 signatures in favour of a petition he’s presented to district council. (Submitted photo)

Houston residents pile pressure on council over rail concerns

Petition gathers over 400 signatures

Longtime Houston resident Ron Harris said he’s gone door knocking to gather approximately 430 signatures in favour of a petition he’s presented to district council. (Submitted photo)
Police at explosion and fire that killed two workers at Babine Forest Products on Jan. 20, 2012. (Lakes District News file photo)

New report into sawmill explosions released

The report recommends streamlining investigative process

Police at explosion and fire that killed two workers at Babine Forest Products on Jan. 20, 2012. (Lakes District News file photo)
The delay in ice installation meant problems for user groups, including the Houston Ringette Association, which had some of its players travelling to Burns Lake once a week to practice. (Houston Today file photo)

Some arena fees in Houston reduced by a third

The discount is due to delays in ice installation

The delay in ice installation meant problems for user groups, including the Houston Ringette Association, which had some of its players travelling to Burns Lake once a week to practice. (Houston Today file photo)
TransCanada image Coastal GasLink proposes the construction of a natural gas pipeline from near Dawson Creek to near Kitimat, passing south of Burns Lake.

Work camp west of Tchesinkut Lake

How will TransCanada's proposed camp impact Burns Lake?

TransCanada image Coastal GasLink proposes the construction of a natural gas pipeline from near Dawson Creek to near Kitimat, passing south of Burns Lake.
Greyhound Canada has recently filed an application with the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board to discontinue passenger service on five routes, including their daily route through Burns Lake.

MLAs call on NDP to save Greyhound

John Rustad: Inaction is not an option

Greyhound Canada has recently filed an application with the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board to discontinue passenger service on five routes, including their daily route through Burns Lake.
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Houston included in smoky skies bulletin

There are currently no active wildfires in the Northwest Fire Centre

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Stats Canada new census data

The latest batch of data includes languages and households

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Lakes District News file photo The proposed relationship protocol, which is intended to strengthen First Nations and local government relations, includes the acknowledgement that the regional district is on unceded First Nations territory.

Relationship protocol sparks debate

RDBN directors expressed concerns over a relationship protocol with First Nations

Lakes District News file photo The proposed relationship protocol, which is intended to strengthen First Nations and local government relations, includes the acknowledgement that the regional district is on unceded First Nations territory.

Body found at Six Mile Hill identified

A Lakes District Maintenance employee had located the body in 2015

Flavio Nienow photos Two representatives from the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre made stop at the Heritage Centre in Burns Lake last week.

Race against time to repair damage

Kenny Dam has significantly impacted the Nechako white sturgeon

Flavio Nienow photos Two representatives from the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre made stop at the Heritage Centre in Burns Lake last week.
Submitted image Chart shows that illicit drug deaths have remained fairly stable in northern B.C. since 2016 while the number of deaths continues to soar in the rest of the province.

Four deaths per day caused by drugs

Overdose deaths took 129 lives in B.C. during the month of May

Submitted image Chart shows that illicit drug deaths have remained fairly stable in northern B.C. since 2016 while the number of deaths continues to soar in the rest of the province.
According to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, there’s no firm plan for a potential evacuation in the Houston area.

What is the local evacuation plan?

How would local governments respond to an emergency?

According to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, there’s no firm plan for a potential evacuation in the Houston area.
Ann Marie Hak photoDistrict of Houston council chambers and municipal office.

Three employees of Houston earn over $75,000

Houston mayor earned $15,783

Ann Marie Hak photoDistrict of Houston council chambers and municipal office.
As of last week, the total Skeena sockeye return estimate was 419,000, which is even lower than the pre-season estimate of 590,000 sockeye.

Sockeye return lower than expected

The total sockeye return estimate was 419,000 last week

As of last week, the total Skeena sockeye return estimate was 419,000, which is even lower than the pre-season estimate of 590,000 sockeye.

Missing Telkwa cyclist found dead

Sean David Kuntz had been reported missing last month

High use of restraints in northern BC

Northern Health's use of restraints is three times higher than the national average

All four newly-elected MLAs in northwest B.C. - John Rustad, Nechako Lakes; Ellis Ross, Skeena; Jennifer Rice, North Coast; Doug Donaldson, Stikine - have expressed support for a revenue sharing agreement.

Northwest MLAs urged to work together

The Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) is urging newly-elected MLAs in the northwest region

All four newly-elected MLAs in northwest B.C. - John Rustad, Nechako Lakes; Ellis Ross, Skeena; Jennifer Rice, North Coast; Doug Donaldson, Stikine - have expressed support for a revenue sharing agreement.

Burns Lake nurse resolution endorsed

The resolution was recently endorsed by the NCLGA membership

Burns Lake parade to be held on Hwy. 16

“Residents will be able to enjoy the parade like old times,” says organizer