Flavio Nienow

The Burns Lake Thrift Shop on Fourth Avenue officially reopened last week after being relocated to the Lakeview Mall for approximately four months.

Burns Lake Thrift Shop reopens busier than ever

“The donations are increasing day by day,” says volunteer

The Burns Lake Thrift Shop on Fourth Avenue officially reopened last week after being relocated to the Lakeview Mall for approximately four months.
A flooding caused by a frozen stream channel on Hawse Loop Road, approximately 15 km east of Burns Lake, had been affecting residents for several weeks before it was addressed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and other agencies earlier this month. 

Flooding east of Burns Lake resolved 

It took two days to complete the ice removal on Hawse Loop Road

A flooding caused by a frozen stream channel on Hawse Loop Road, approximately 15 km east of Burns Lake, had been affecting residents for several weeks before it was addressed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and other agencies earlier this month. 

Burns Lake First Nations sign deals with B.C. 

Find out which groups have signed pipeline benefit agreements 

Education and housing in Burns Lake

Earlier this month I attended an event called ‘project local government’

The suspect vehicle has been identified as a 2009 Dodge Caliber; four doors; blue; described as 'dirty;” Ontario license plate CAVM918.

Shots fired at semi-trucks near Burns Lake

Semi-trucks were shot at while the vehicles travelled along the highway

The suspect vehicle has been identified as a 2009 Dodge Caliber; four doors; blue; described as 'dirty;” Ontario license plate CAVM918.
The Omineca Beetle Action Coalition was created in 2005 to deal with the impacts of the mountain pine beetle epidemic.

OBAC to continue until B.C. election

The organization was expected to be dismantled by the end of March

The Omineca Beetle Action Coalition was created in 2005 to deal with the impacts of the mountain pine beetle epidemic.
The seized dogs, primarily Australian shepherds and mixed breeds, included six puppies under two days old and one three-week-old puppy.

Animals seized from Southside

Many were underweight and showing signs of dehydration

The seized dogs, primarily Australian shepherds and mixed breeds, included six puppies under two days old and one three-week-old puppy.

Improving connectivity in Burns Lake

Council will form a stakeholder committee to improve Internet services

Minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation John Rustad (L) and Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam recently signed a ‘foundation pathway agreement’ - an interim agreement between LBN and the province. 

LBN and province on better terms

Lake Babine Nation and B.C. have signed an interim agreement

Minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation John Rustad (L) and Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam recently signed a ‘foundation pathway agreement’ - an interim agreement between LBN and the province. 

Are two ambulances enough?

Burns Lake will not receive any of the improvements recently announced

NVIT: Burns Lake not the only option

“We don’t want to divide the community,” says NVIT president

Have we missed an opportunity?

Last week I had the chance to speak directly with Ken Tourand, President of the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

Burns Lake has recently been certified by FireSmart Canada as a ‘FireSmart community.’ The certification is designed to encourage local groups to implement solutions for wildfire safety. 

Burns Lake now FireSmart certified

FireSmart coordinator will continue to assess homes as a volunteer

Burns Lake has recently been certified by FireSmart Canada as a ‘FireSmart community.’ The certification is designed to encourage local groups to implement solutions for wildfire safety. 
Relay Team B.C. 1 with their bronze medals. (L-R): Ethan Algra, representing West Coast Nordic; Natalie Benoit, representing Telemark; and Côle Bender, representing the Omineca Ski Club. 

Burns Lake athlete stands out at nationals

Côle Bender represented B.C. at a national biathlon championship

Relay Team B.C. 1 with their bronze medals. (L-R): Ethan Algra, representing West Coast Nordic; Natalie Benoit, representing Telemark; and Côle Bender, representing the Omineca Ski Club. 

Fatal moose collision on Hwy. 16

New Hazelton RCMP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 16, approximately 38 km west of Moricetown, on March 10, 2017

Lake Babine Nation’s biomass project delayed

Funding agencies have denied applications for funding

Map shows the expected temperature pattern for the upcoming spring, which includes the months of March, April and May. 

Will Burns Lake have a usual spring? 

Find out what lies ahead for Burns Lake and the rest of B.C. 

Map shows the expected temperature pattern for the upcoming spring, which includes the months of March, April and May. 

Mayor to attend event in Ottawa 

The trip will cost Burns Lake taxpayers approximately $2000 

B.C. expands services for hunters

The B.C. government is making it easier for hunters to obtain their licenses by expanding the online services offered for hunters

Burns Lake to fund animal society 

This is the first time that council approved funding to the organization