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The Burns Lake Recycling Depot will receive a total of $31,980 in 2017 from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in support of recycling services in the Burns Lake area. 

Burns Lake Recycling Depot receives funding

The business will receive $31,980 in 2017 from the regional district 

The Burns Lake Recycling Depot will receive a total of $31,980 in 2017 from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in support of recycling services in the Burns Lake area. 
Map shows the location of the Montney Formation, which is located in northeastern B.C., south of Fort Nelson and spread into northwest Alberta past Grande Prairie. 

John Rustad: oil can be big in B.C.

“We’ve got to find a way to get oil to the market,” says Rustad

Map shows the location of the Montney Formation, which is located in northeastern B.C., south of Fort Nelson and spread into northwest Alberta past Grande Prairie. 

Two new physicians in Burns Lake

The new doctors will work out of the hospital’s primary care clinic

Unfair share 

The provincial government has not been giving small communities the importance that they deserve

Burns Lake residents Corinne George (L) and Lynn Synotte have recently had articles published.

Burns Lake women empowered by writing

Writing has helped them keep memories alive and educate people

Burns Lake residents Corinne George (L) and Lynn Synotte have recently had articles published.

Is British Columbia’s salmon at risk?

First Nations are concerned about the future of B.C.'s wild salmon 

Imperial Metals becomes sole owner of Huckleberry

Imperial Metals Corporation has become the sole owner of the Huckleberry Mine.

The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce operates with a board of 14 directors who determine the focus and direction of the organization each year. 

Chamber searches for new directors 

The chamber hopes to fill up to eight director positions this week 

The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce operates with a board of 14 directors who determine the focus and direction of the organization each year. 

Meet the Nechako Lakes candidates 

Christy Clark’s approval rating drops six points in recent survey 

A mother and her son died in a police involved-shooting in Granisle on April 21, 2016. 

One year since the Granisle shooting

The bulk of the investigative work on this case is now complete

A mother and her son died in a police involved-shooting in Granisle on April 21, 2016. 
Last September, Cheslatta Carrier Nation Chief Corrina Leween (L) and premier Christy Clark signed a framework agreement designed to help heal historic wounds. Chief Leween was re-elected by acclamation last week.

Cheslatta Carrier Nation Chief re-elected

Cheslatta's chief and council were re-elected by acclamation last week

Last September, Cheslatta Carrier Nation Chief Corrina Leween (L) and premier Christy Clark signed a framework agreement designed to help heal historic wounds. Chief Leween was re-elected by acclamation last week.

No date set for Hwy. 16 bus system 

The buses were originally expected to start operating by December 2016 

Over the past 64 years, Cheslatta Carrier Nation regularly recover skeletal remains of their ancestors on the lakeshore and estimate that more than 60 graves have been destroyed. 

Cheslatta: no imminent threat of flooding this year

“This could change quickly with hot weather and a major moisture event”

Over the past 64 years, Cheslatta Carrier Nation regularly recover skeletal remains of their ancestors on the lakeshore and estimate that more than 60 graves have been destroyed. 
Imperial Metals previously held 50 per cent interest in the Huckleberry Mine. The remaining 50 per cent was held by the Japan Group, comprised of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Dowa Mining Co. Ltd. and Furukawa Co. 

Imperial Metals becomes sole owner of Huckleberry

“Imperial Metals believes strongly in the future potential of Huckleberry Mine”

Imperial Metals previously held 50 per cent interest in the Huckleberry Mine. The remaining 50 per cent was held by the Japan Group, comprised of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Dowa Mining Co. Ltd. and Furukawa Co. 
After-hours patients at the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre will now register using technology that automatically connects them with registration clerks in Prince George.

A new way to register at the Burns Lake hospital 

Northern Health is implementing a new method for after-hours registration 

After-hours patients at the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre will now register using technology that automatically connects them with registration clerks in Prince George.

Early wildfire season expected in northern B.C.

B.C. Wildfire Service: too early to predict how intense the season will be

Since 2012, the highest tax rate increase in Burns Lake was one per cent. Burns Lake Mayor Chris Beach says the village has been able to keep tax increases at a minimum by carefully monitoring expenditures. 

Is not raising taxes good for Burns Lake?

Since 2012, the highest tax rate increase in Burns Lake was one per cent

Since 2012, the highest tax rate increase in Burns Lake was one per cent. Burns Lake Mayor Chris Beach says the village has been able to keep tax increases at a minimum by carefully monitoring expenditures. 

Northern lights 

Earlier this month I saw the northern lights for the first time

New Leaf Cafe and Mulvaney’s Pub recently closed their doors in Burns Lake, leaving some members of the local business community concerned. Adjacent stores Gwyn’s Green Grocer and Mulvaney’s Beer and Wine remain open. 

Recent closures concern business owners in Burns Lake 

“We need to find a way to reinvent Burns Lake,” says councillor 

New Leaf Cafe and Mulvaney’s Pub recently closed their doors in Burns Lake, leaving some members of the local business community concerned. Adjacent stores Gwyn’s Green Grocer and Mulvaney’s Beer and Wine remain open. 

Is Burns Lake safer than other towns?

Lakes District News compared crime stats among surrounding communities