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Priestly Meats owner Derek Feldmann was in Burns Lake last week with the Priestly Meats truck. He says local producers give people an opportunity to buy produce from a trusted source. 

High demand for local producers

“People are just wanting it so much, that relationship with the farmer,” says local producer

Priestly Meats owner Derek Feldmann was in Burns Lake last week with the Priestly Meats truck. He says local producers give people an opportunity to buy produce from a trusted source. 

Liberals introduce oil-tanker ban bill

The bill would ban most tankers carrying crude oil along B.C.’s north coast

Staff sergeant Charlotte Peters says the Burns Lake detachment of the RCMP is committed to improving relations with First Nations communities and act in a proactive way.

RCMP invest in cultural awareness

Burns Lake officers plan to act proactively in First Nations communities

Staff sergeant Charlotte Peters says the Burns Lake detachment of the RCMP is committed to improving relations with First Nations communities and act in a proactive way.
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 

All four newly-elected MLAs support revenue sharing 

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. 

MLAs need to work together for revenue sharing agreement

The Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) is urging newly-elected MLAs in the northwest region to work together toachieve a revenue sharing agreement for the region.

Since July 4, 2016, applicants for owner builder authorization must successfully pass a 90-minute exam consisting of 100 questions and obtain a grade 70 or higher to be able to build their own house.

Regulations slowing development

The last house built in the Burns Lake area was in 2011 

Since July 4, 2016, applicants for owner builder authorization must successfully pass a 90-minute exam consisting of 100 questions and obtain a grade 70 or higher to be able to build their own house.

Burns Lake students choose Liberals

A total of 145 students voted in Lakes District Secondary School's mock election last week

Installation of the new Fifth Avenue water tower will begin this summer. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2017, ahead of its March 2018 deadline. 

Water tower project leaves surplus

With the surplus, the village will speed up its water treatment project

Installation of the new Fifth Avenue water tower will begin this summer. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2017, ahead of its March 2018 deadline. 

Questionable motion

Last week Burns Lake council passed a questionable motion

Council approves controversial motion

“This will prove to be extremely financially harmful,” says Mayor

The Burns Lake Thrift Shop renovation cost roughly $390,000. That’s $40,000 more than what was originally expected. 

Thrift Shop renovation over budget

Healthcare Auxiliary did not disclose how much was paid with their own funds

The Burns Lake Thrift Shop renovation cost roughly $390,000. That’s $40,000 more than what was originally expected. 

Wolf shot from vehicle on Southside  

Prince George man fined and prohibited from hunting wolves 

According to Northern Health, a crosswalk in front of the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre would improve the safety of residents accessing the hospital, The Pines, the Burns Lake Medical Clinic and the Burns Lake Playschool.

Northern Health requests crosswalk

NH: Lack of crosswalk in front of Burns Lake hospital presents risks

According to Northern Health, a crosswalk in front of the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre would improve the safety of residents accessing the hospital, The Pines, the Burns Lake Medical Clinic and the Burns Lake Playschool.
The Burns Lake Community Forest has recently donated $13,600 to help fund a wheelchair-accessible outhouse, kiosk, water system and raised beds at the Burns Lake Community Garden. 

Burns Lake garden keeps improving

A wheelchair-accessible outhouse is among the improvements 

The Burns Lake Community Forest has recently donated $13,600 to help fund a wheelchair-accessible outhouse, kiosk, water system and raised beds at the Burns Lake Community Garden. 

Burns Lake helps Moricetown mill 

Mill considers the possibility of closure after Trump’s tariffs 

RCMP: mental health calls rising 

Burns Lake RCMP struggle with lack of doctors at the hospital 

School District 91 expects to meet staffing needs 

The school district anticipated recruiting challenges earlier this year 

Average start to the wildfire season 

The Northwest Fire Centre has seen an average start to the season

Buhler’s sentencing hearing date set 

The hearing will determine his eligibility for parole

Lack of leadership 

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