Blair McBride

Television reception for owners of conventional TVs was unreliable from June to late August as the Burns Lake and District Rebroadcasting Society worked to adapt the receiver technology to accommodate the changeover to the MPEG-4 digital format by Shaw. (Black Press Media file photo)

TV signals restored, rebroadcast society says

Television reception for Burns Lake and Southside residents with regular TVs was…

Television reception for owners of conventional TVs was unreliable from June to late August as the Burns Lake and District Rebroadcasting Society worked to adapt the receiver technology to accommodate the changeover to the MPEG-4 digital format by Shaw. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Village of Burns Lake has been discussing with TC Energy a plan to provide the company’s work camp north of Tchesinkut Lake with water and sewage services. (Coastal GasLink photo)

Village might earn $384,000 in camp deal

The Village of Burns Lake is set to receive hundreds of thousands…

The Village of Burns Lake has been discussing with TC Energy a plan to provide the company’s work camp north of Tchesinkut Lake with water and sewage services. (Coastal GasLink photo)
The Village of Burns Lake will write a letter of support for Hampton Lumber in its move to purchase the timber license of Conifex and its sawmill in Fort St. James. (Black Press Media file photo)

Village to pen letter of support for Hampton

The Burns Lake village council agreed at its Sept. 10 meeting to…

The Village of Burns Lake will write a letter of support for Hampton Lumber in its move to purchase the timber license of Conifex and its sawmill in Fort St. James. (Black Press Media file photo)
An RCMP officer and three volunteers attend to a woman who collapsed during a baseball game at the Eagle Creek Fair Grounds in Burns Lake, on Sept. 14. (Blair McBride photos)

Woman collapses at Eagle Creek Fair Grounds

A woman was taken to the Lakes District Hospital after she collapsed…

An RCMP officer and three volunteers attend to a woman who collapsed during a baseball game at the Eagle Creek Fair Grounds in Burns Lake, on Sept. 14. (Blair McBride photos)
Hampton Lumber announced the $39 million deal for Conifex timber license and its Fort St. James sawmill in June. The regulatory assessment period for the license transfer is ongoing. (Black Press media file photo)

New timber license up to 444,000 m3, Hampton says

The size of the Conifex timber license that Hampton Lumber seeks to…

Hampton Lumber announced the $39 million deal for Conifex timber license and its Fort St. James sawmill in June. The regulatory assessment period for the license transfer is ongoing. (Black Press media file photo)
Chris Beach, former owner of the Burns Lake Return-It Recycling Depot re-purchased the facility on Aug. 28. (Blair McBride photo)

Chris Beach buys back recycling depot

The Burns Lake recycling depot has changed hands back to its original…

Chris Beach, former owner of the Burns Lake Return-It Recycling Depot re-purchased the facility on Aug. 28. (Blair McBride photo)
A crew does ground work at the site where the new water treatment plant will be built, on Sept. 4 at Eveneshen Road in Burns Lake. (Blair McBride photo)

Construction of water treatment plant begins

Ground work started on Sept. 4 as part of the construction of…

A crew does ground work at the site where the new water treatment plant will be built, on Sept. 4 at Eveneshen Road in Burns Lake. (Blair McBride photo)
Grand contribution to the arts

Grand contribution to the arts

Lakes District Arts Council vice-president Wayne Brown presents a $1,000 scholarship cheque…

Grand contribution to the arts
Perry Andrew Charlie faces a first-degree murder charge in the deaths of Thomas Burt Reed - from Burns Lake and David Laurin Franks of Prince George. (Lakes District News file photo)

November verdict for alleged killer of Burns Lake man

The verdict in a case involving a Burns Lake man who was…

Perry Andrew Charlie faces a first-degree murder charge in the deaths of Thomas Burt Reed - from Burns Lake and David Laurin Franks of Prince George. (Lakes District News file photo)
Craig Skin and Jordan Skin face charges of breaking and entering, uttering threats and assault. (Lakes District News file photo)

October court date for pair accused of Southside assault

The next court appearance for two local men charged with involvement in…

Craig Skin and Jordan Skin face charges of breaking and entering, uttering threats and assault. (Lakes District News file photo)
WFN launches fundraiser after fire destroys trailer

WFN launches fundraiser after fire destroys trailer

A mobile trailer home and automobile burned to the ground on Sept.…

WFN launches fundraiser after fire destroys trailer
The search near Vanderhoof in August for the missing Jack turned up no evidence. (Crime Stoppers flyer)

No clues in search for missing Jack family

Police searches for clues into a missing Southside family who were members…

The search near Vanderhoof in August for the missing Jack turned up no evidence. (Crime Stoppers flyer)
Rec society maintenace at Kager ongoing

Rec society maintenace at Kager ongoing

The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society (LORS) plans to continue with his maintenance…

Rec society maintenace at Kager ongoing
The accident on Highway 35 left one victim with minor injuries, on Sept. 4. (Blair McBride photo)

UPDATE: Accident victim left with minor injuries

The morning accident on Highway 35, south of Burns Lake on Sept.…

The accident on Highway 35 left one victim with minor injuries, on Sept. 4. (Blair McBride photo)
Rio Tinto Alcan donated $25,000 to the Chinook Emergency Response Society for the signage project and plans to buy road signs and install them along major routes in the region. (L-R) Danielle De Kay, Advisor, Communities Communications Rio Tinto BC WORKS and Rise Johansen from the Chinook Emergency Response Society. (Submitted photo)

Chinook Society starts cell service sign project

The Chinook Emergency Response Society (CERS) is leading a project to install…

Rio Tinto Alcan donated $25,000 to the Chinook Emergency Response Society for the signage project and plans to buy road signs and install them along major routes in the region. (L-R) Danielle De Kay, Advisor, Communities Communications Rio Tinto BC WORKS and Rise Johansen from the Chinook Emergency Response Society. (Submitted photo)
Samantha Charlton, Project Coordinator and Regional Adaptation and Program Manager with the BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative, speaks to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako board of directors on Aug. 15. (Blair McBride photo)

Equipping agricultural producers with the needed tools

A strategy helping farmers in the Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George (BNFFG) regions…

Samantha Charlton, Project Coordinator and Regional Adaptation and Program Manager with the BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative, speaks to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako board of directors on Aug. 15. (Blair McBride photo)
Exam rule a drag on home development, RDBN says

Exam rule a drag on home development, RDBN says

Government regulations are slowing new home construction efforts in the region, according…

Exam rule a drag on home development, RDBN says
A layout image shows the location of the proposed new building on First Ave. under “Subject Property”. (Village of Burns Lake image)

First Ave rezoning bylaws move forward

The Burns Lake village council gave second readings to a set of…

A layout image shows the location of the proposed new building on First Ave. under “Subject Property”. (Village of Burns Lake image)
Classes start at Lakes District Secondary School on Sept. 3. (Blair McBride photo)

Being wise with back to school shopping

With the start of school just one week away, parents should be…

Classes start at Lakes District Secondary School on Sept. 3. (Blair McBride photo)
Former Burns Lake resident Ryan West faces charges related to assault, breach of conditions and firearms offenses. (Lakes District News file photo)

Former Burns Lake man faces assault, gun charges

A former Burns Lake resident faces firearms and assault charges stemming from…

Former Burns Lake resident Ryan West faces charges related to assault, breach of conditions and firearms offenses. (Lakes District News file photo)
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