Flavio Nienow

Shane Gottfriedson, Regional Chief for the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, has formally resigned after facing backlash over a social media post. 

Regional Chief resigns over social media post

Shane Gottfriedson had posted a controversial photo last December

Shane Gottfriedson, Regional Chief for the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, has formally resigned after facing backlash over a social media post. 
Burns Lake’s 2017 provisional budget was approved by village council on March 8, 2017. There will be no increase in taxation rates for both businesses and residences.

Burns Lake council approves budget

The budget reflects a zero per cent tax rate increase

Burns Lake’s 2017 provisional budget was approved by village council on March 8, 2017. There will be no increase in taxation rates for both businesses and residences.
The village’s recreation department has been dealing with a significant increase in its budget since the Lakeside Multiplex opened in 2014. 

Lakeside Multiplex under scrutiny

Village will conduct an organizational review to reduce costs

The village’s recreation department has been dealing with a significant increase in its budget since the Lakeside Multiplex opened in 2014. 

Is changing our clocks necessary?

It’s that time of the year again when we lose one hour of sleep and are forced to adjust our bodies to daylight saving time

Wet’suwet’en, Nee Tahi Buhn elect new councillors

Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN) and Nee Tahi Buhn Band held by-elections last week to choose new councillors

Memberships sold for the Lakeside Multiplex declined last year - from 812 sold in 2015 to 791 sold in 2016. Squash court use has also been declining. 

Council sets direction for rec plan

“If we cut services we might really feel that impact down the road,” says Mayor

Memberships sold for the Lakeside Multiplex declined last year - from 812 sold in 2015 to 791 sold in 2016. Squash court use has also been declining. 

Legion’s request moves forward

The legion had asked the village for a tax exemption 

The Lakes District Secondary School rugby team consists of approximately 15 seniors, 15 juniors and between seven and 15 girls. 

Burns Lake rugby team busy in 2017 

The team will watch the world’s best rugby teams in Vancouver 

The Lakes District Secondary School rugby team consists of approximately 15 seniors, 15 juniors and between seven and 15 girls. 
Map shows the area where the Burns Lake Community Forest's fire mitigation project will be conducted - south of Babine Forest Products and Pinnacle Pellet. The area is approximately 6.8 km long and 150 to 200 metres wide. 

Fire mitigation near Babine mill

Burns Lake Community Forest received $223,214 for this project

Map shows the area where the Burns Lake Community Forest's fire mitigation project will be conducted - south of Babine Forest Products and Pinnacle Pellet. The area is approximately 6.8 km long and 150 to 200 metres wide. 

Council softens tone on rec

Last week council held a meeting intended to set a direction for Burns Lake’s recreation master plan

School District 91 chooses new superintendent

Eugene Marks has been selected as the incoming superintendent of schools for School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

A multi-collision incident involving three logging trucks and one car near Fort St. James left one driver dead on scene on Feb. 9, 2017. It hasn’t been determined if speed was a factor.

Concerns raised over trucks’ speed

Regional district will meet with the RCMP to discuss enforcement

A multi-collision incident involving three logging trucks and one car near Fort St. James left one driver dead on scene on Feb. 9, 2017. It hasn’t been determined if speed was a factor.

Village to implement loading zones

Loading zones could alleviate parking headaches on Hwy. 16

Missing Burns Lake hunter found

A 72-year-old Burns Lake man was found safe and sound after losing communications with his wife while hunting

(L-R): Bill Miller, chair of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako; Silas Brownsey, executive director for B.C.'s transit and Crown agency programs; Chris Fudge, regional manager for B.C. Transit; and Taylor Bachrach, Smithers Mayor.

Hwy. 16 bus service moves forward

The project reached an important milestone last week 

(L-R): Bill Miller, chair of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako; Silas Brownsey, executive director for B.C.'s transit and Crown agency programs; Chris Fudge, regional manager for B.C. Transit; and Taylor Bachrach, Smithers Mayor.
Last month the Omineca Ski Club hosted the B.C. Biathlon Championship, which attracted over 60 biathletes from all over the province. The local biathlon team added several medals to its impressive winter loot. 

Biathlon team puts Burns Lake on the map

Burns Lake player will represent B.C. at a national championship

Last month the Omineca Ski Club hosted the B.C. Biathlon Championship, which attracted over 60 biathletes from all over the province. The local biathlon team added several medals to its impressive winter loot. 
Lakes District News file photo The 2006 softwood lumber agreement, which provided stability and predictability for industry on both sides of the border, expired on Oct. 12, 2015.

New task force on softwood lumber

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. remains optimistic 

Lakes District News file photo The 2006 softwood lumber agreement, which provided stability and predictability for industry on both sides of the border, expired on Oct. 12, 2015.

Burns Lake to have a ‘safe house’

The new shelter will target women who are fleeing violence

Members of the rural post-secondary education committee (RPEC) held an open meeting last week at the Muriel Mould Learning Centre in Burns Lake. (L-R): RPEC supporter Albert Gerow and RPEC members Rick Pooley, Bernice Magee, Pricilla Crouse and Scott Zayac. 

Community urged to press council

RPEC member says he’s disappointed with council’s lack of action 

Members of the rural post-secondary education committee (RPEC) held an open meeting last week at the Muriel Mould Learning Centre in Burns Lake. (L-R): RPEC supporter Albert Gerow and RPEC members Rick Pooley, Bernice Magee, Pricilla Crouse and Scott Zayac. 

Report reveals perception of RCMP bias against aboriginals

Report highlights a lack of trust in the RCMP in northern B.C.