Joining District of Houston workers in CUPE Local 2086
Burns Lake photography enthusiast Wren Gilgan captured this stunning photo of the green cast of Aurora Borealis over Burns Lake toward Boer Mountain on a starry night. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
Fire-related tragedies struck on multiple occasions
RCMP requesting help from public
Village of Burns Lake approves contracts for Funk as well as and new Economic Development Officer
According to Mike Skinner, Superintendent for school District 91, the new benches at Lakes District Secondary School were part of an improvement project to the track and field. The project was led by several community members and the fundraising drive to pave the track for community started about two years ago. The upgrades are almost complete and a large sign will be going up soon with names of the donors and sponsors. The total budget was about $200,000. (Teaira Bishop photo/Lakes District News)
Taking place in an area east of Babine Mountains
Gary Blackwell has outlined concerns over depleted fish populations in Tahtsa Lake
(L-R) Local residents Emma Wiebe, Taleshia Patterson and Claire Wiebe along with their horses Koolio, Avie and Whinnie did a little bit of shopping together at the Burns Lake Farmers Market, which happens every Friday from 10 A.M-3 P.M. at the Burns Lake District Chamber of Commerce. It was the first time each of them had brought their horses into town. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District News)
Increase in tourist numbers by 60-70 per cent from June
Crews continue to fight Chief Louie Lake fire, Poplar Mountain and Bulkley Lake fires under control
The Village of Burns Lake will allocate over $17,000 to complete additional projects
Considered to be under control thanks in large part to response from community
Artist Steve Wilejto has now completed work on his mural on the Red Apple store wall. He was commissioned by the Village of Burns Lake. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District News)
'FreshTrek' provides meals for outdoor excursions that are made right here in town using all local products.
JJM contruction has been contracted to oversee railroad project just outside of town
Food Social and Ceremonial fishing season coming even sooner
Fred and Jessie Coombes, well-read gentlemen of subtle wit, arrived in the Lakes District in 1921 from the Lower Mainland. The brothers arranged for their land near "Bickle" (the Grassy Plains/Tatalrose area) through Summerland Agencies of Burnaby, B.C., a firm that for a fee of $50 located a prospective settler and filed the necessary paperwork with the provincial government.
Last Friday's Covid-19 report on cases across BC
The Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community farmers market every Friday from 10 A.M.-3 P.M. Anywhere from eight to 12 vendors will present, selling local products such as fresh baked goods, vegetables, meats, and honey. The chamber is located on Hwy. 16 going up the hill just past Home Hardware on the left. (Eddie Huband photos/Lakes District News)
