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Police are investigating an incident involving a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Fraser Lake on Nov. 13. (Lakes District News file photo)

Man hit, killed by vehicle in Fraser Lake

A man was struck and killed by a motor vehicle in Fraser…

Police are investigating an incident involving a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Fraser Lake on Nov. 13. (Lakes District News file photo)
Organizer Sashka Macievich speaks at the 2018 Wildfire Recovery Dinner in the Francois Lake Hall on Nov. 7. (Blair McBride photos)

Dinner marks end of 2018 wildfire recovery

Dozens of people came out to a community dinner on Nov. 7…

Organizer Sashka Macievich speaks at the 2018 Wildfire Recovery Dinner in the Francois Lake Hall on Nov. 7. (Blair McBride photos)
The Grassy Plains Store was destroyed in a fire on Nov. 7, 2018 but a rebuild of the shop is underway. (Submitted photo)

Grassy Plains Store rebuild underway

The new Grassy Plains Store is rising in the same location as…

The Grassy Plains Store was destroyed in a fire on Nov. 7, 2018 but a rebuild of the shop is underway. (Submitted photo)
Leftover campaign signs frustrate residents

Leftover campaign signs frustrate residents

Social media users have vented frustration over reports that some campaign signs…

Leftover campaign signs frustrate residents
Pipeline project prioritizes local workers, TC says

Pipeline project prioritizes local workers, TC says

The Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline project might offer numerous jobs to locals…

Pipeline project prioritizes local workers, TC says
RDBN moves on local food, environmental projects

RDBN moves on local food, environmental projects

Exploring local food availability The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) is allocating…

RDBN moves on local food, environmental projects
Trial prep set for pair accused of Southside assault

Trial prep set for pair accused of Southside assault

Two men facing charges linked to an alleged incident of assault on…

Trial prep set for pair accused of Southside assault
Nathan Cullen, outgoing MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley is entitled to $89,000 in severance and $82,000 in pension, or $4.1 million over his lifetime. (Black Press Media file photo)

Cullen gets $89,000 in post-MP severance

At 55, the former MP will also be eligible for an $82,000 per annum pension

Nathan Cullen, outgoing MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley is entitled to $89,000 in severance and $82,000 in pension, or $4.1 million over his lifetime. (Black Press Media file photo)
Young cyclists join the Bike Camp at Kager Lake in May of 2019. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has launched a survey to learn how the public views opportunities for outdoor recreation and park services. (Lakes District News file photo)

RDBN launches study on outdoor recreation

Outdoor recreation is one of the top highlights of the Burns Lake…

Young cyclists join the Bike Camp at Kager Lake in May of 2019. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has launched a survey to learn how the public views opportunities for outdoor recreation and park services. (Lakes District News file photo)
The BC Wildfire Service is providing $305,000 to fund research projects examining the health issues facing wildland firefighters (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Research to examine BCWS firefighters’ health

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is funding research at two western universities…

The BC Wildfire Service is providing $305,000 to fund research projects examining the health issues facing wildland firefighters (BC Wildfire Service photo)
The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union, which represents the workers of the Francois Lake ferry ratified an agreement with WaterBridge Equipment, removing the threat of a strike, the union said on Nov. 5. (Lakes District News file photo)

Deal reached for Francois Lake ferry service

The risk of a labour strike disrupting the Francois Lake ferry service…

The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union, which represents the workers of the Francois Lake ferry ratified an agreement with WaterBridge Equipment, removing the threat of a strike, the union said on Nov. 5. (Lakes District News file photo)
Claire Rattée, of the Conservative Party spoke in Burns Lake during the All Candidates Forum in the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 26. Rattée was the most popular candidate for voters in the Burns Lake region for the Oct. 21 federal election and received more votes than Taylor Bachrach, who won the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding for the NDP. (Blair McBride photos)

Rattée most popular candidate in Burns Lake

Conservative Party candidate Claire Rattée would have won the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding…

Claire Rattée, of the Conservative Party spoke in Burns Lake during the All Candidates Forum in the Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 26. Rattée was the most popular candidate for voters in the Burns Lake region for the Oct. 21 federal election and received more votes than Taylor Bachrach, who won the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding for the NDP. (Blair McBride photos)
Tammy Leah Ann Alexis was found safe in Prince George on Nov. 6. She was previously reported missing since Oct. 8. (RCMP image)

Missing Prince George woman found safe

A Prince George woman who had been missing for more than a…

Tammy Leah Ann Alexis was found safe in Prince George on Nov. 6. She was previously reported missing since Oct. 8. (RCMP image)
Freezing rain warning in effect for Burns Lake

Freezing rain warning in effect for Burns Lake

Environment Canada is warning of freezing rain overnight in the Burns Lake…

Freezing rain warning in effect for Burns Lake
The provision of reliable high-speed internet is not yet a reality in the Burns Lake region, despite many efforts. (Black Press Media file photo)

Community support helps fast internet succeed

It is almost 2020 and fast, reliable internet service eludes many homes…

The provision of reliable high-speed internet is not yet a reality in the Burns Lake region, despite many efforts. (Black Press Media file photo)
The tipis at Talon Point Camp sit on the west end of Burns Lake, giving an expansive view of the water. (Blair McBride photos)

Resident plans to launch Indigenous tourism site

Talon Point Camp aims to put Burns Lake on the map of…

The tipis at Talon Point Camp sit on the west end of Burns Lake, giving an expansive view of the water. (Blair McBride photos)
The new proposed triplex rowhouse development will be located in the lot at the corner of 5th Ave. and Government St. (Blair McBride photo)

New rowhouse build bid moves ahead

The Burns Lake village council has approved a bid to develop new…

The new proposed triplex rowhouse development will be located in the lot at the corner of 5th Ave. and Government St. (Blair McBride photo)
Bhavana Nilangekar is working as an intern with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation as part of her MBA program. (Blair McBride photo)

From Indian metropolis to rural Canada

Burns Lake has drawn its fair share of people from far-off places.…

Bhavana Nilangekar is working as an intern with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation as part of her MBA program. (Blair McBride photo)
Hampton Lumber announced on Nov. 1 that it had completed the purchase of Conifex’ timber license and sawmill in Fort St. James. (Black Press Media file photo)

Hampton completes Conifex mill, license deal

Hampton Lumber has completed its purchase of Conifex Timber’s forest license and…

Hampton Lumber announced on Nov. 1 that it had completed the purchase of Conifex’ timber license and sawmill in Fort St. James. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Village of Granisle is pursuing the possibility of building a seniors housing pilot project. (Lakes District News file photo)

Granisle mulls seniors housing project

The Village of Granisle is considering launching a seniors housing pilot project.…

The Village of Granisle is pursuing the possibility of building a seniors housing pilot project. (Lakes District News file photo)
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