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Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad has officially thrown in his hat for the leadership of Conservative Party of British Columbia. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Proudly pro-freedom’ MLA John Rustad officially wants to lead BC Conservatives

Nechako Lakes MLA made the announcement March 23, a little over a month after joining the party

Representatives from Gitanyow First Nation, Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs, Meziadin Junction Limited Partnership,Mayor Angela Danuser of Stewart and Stikine NDP MLA Nathan Cullen at the March 2023 announcement of expanded internet service to Gitanyow and Stewart.(submitted photo by Ministry of Citizens’ Services).

High-speed internet access coming to remote Gitanyow, Stewart

The Indigenous communities are part of a plan to connect every household in B.C to wifi by 2027

Skeena Bulkley MP Taylor Bachrach tabled a private member’s bill which he believes will help protect airline passengers on March 20. He is pictured here at the second-anniversary ceremony of the sinking of tug Ingenika on Feb. 10 in Prince Rupert. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern view)

Skeena-Bulkey Valley MP tables bill to increase airline passenger protection

Current system favours the airline, Taylor Bachrach, MP and NDP Transportation Critic

Dr. David Try from Kitselas Geothermal and Tim Thompson from Borealis Geothermal in Calgary faced numerous questions at a March 16 open house while explaining plans to drill for super-heated water on the east side of Lakelse Lake. (Staff photo)

Lakelse Lake residents skeptical about plans to drill for hot water

Geothermal heat cited as the greenest of energy sources

Dr. David Try from Kitselas Geothermal and Tim Thompson from Borealis Geothermal in Calgary faced numerous questions at a March 16 open house while explaining plans to drill for super-heated water on the east side of Lakelse Lake. (Staff photo)
Ski Club races

Did someone say mascot race?

The Omineca Ski Club held a St. Patrick’s day fun day with…

  • Mar 22, 2023
Ski Club races
Gitxsan blockade of CN rail lines near New Hazelton in early 2020 erected in support of Wet’suwet’en opposition to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline. (File photo)

RCMP do not agree to abide by Gitxsan chiefs’ ban on ‘militarized squadron’

C-IRG is a last resort for when protesters are no longer peaceful, lawful, safe: RCMP spokesperson

Gitxsan blockade of CN rail lines near New Hazelton in early 2020 erected in support of Wet’suwet’en opposition to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline. (File photo)
Mike Robertson (left) in dialogue with Rio Tinto's chief commercial officer Alf Barrios. (Frank Peebles photo/Lakes District News)

Water down Kemano tunnel, money down Victoria tubes

Victoria gets paid millions for Nechako water, none returns to spawn growth

Mike Robertson (left) in dialogue with Rio Tinto's chief commercial officer Alf Barrios. (Frank Peebles photo/Lakes District News)
Burns Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Burns Lake Fire Department awards

(L-R) The Burns Lake Fire Rescue held their annual awards and banquet…

  • Mar 22, 2023
Burns Lake Volunteer Fire Department
seniors lunch

A lovely day for lunch in Burns Lake

Burns Lake District Seniors Society hold a senior’s luncheon Tuesdays at noon…

  • Mar 22, 2023
seniors lunch
seniors slideshow at library

Seniors over the years

Burns Lake Public Library held an open house March 10 from 1-…

  • Mar 22, 2023
seniors slideshow at library
seniors lawn bowling at Decker Lk hall

Carpet bowling fun

Granisle seniors came to Burns Lake on March 15 for a fun…

  • Mar 22, 2023
seniors lawn bowling at Decker Lk hall
1962 Saul Creek Floods, Center gulley Written in “History Matters” – On June 28 after a heavy rain, Saul Creek breached its banks and ran wild through Burns Lake. Flood waters washed out center street between fifth and seventh, tore away sidewalks, and rushed through town. The rain didn’t let up for a week, and the damage was extensive by that time. It wasn’t until July 5 that highway 16 reopened to traffic. Each week Lakes District News in conjunction with the centennial committee will be publishing a retro photo. The Burns Lake Centennial celebration will take place Aug. 17 – 20. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)

Way Back Wednesday

1962 Saul Creek Floods, Center gulley Written in “History Matters” – On…

  • Mar 22, 2023
1962 Saul Creek Floods, Center gulley Written in “History Matters” – On June 28 after a heavy rain, Saul Creek breached its banks and ran wild through Burns Lake. Flood waters washed out center street between fifth and seventh, tore away sidewalks, and rushed through town. The rain didn’t let up for a week, and the damage was extensive by that time. It wasn’t until July 5 that highway 16 reopened to traffic. Each week Lakes District News in conjunction with the centennial committee will be publishing a retro photo. The Burns Lake Centennial celebration will take place Aug. 17 – 20. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
ldss foundry presentation

Youth helping found Foundry in Burns Lake

Health and wellness centre for youth gets input from kids

  • Mar 22, 2023
ldss foundry presentation
BVCU cheque presentation

Big donation for Foundry

The Bulkley Valley Credit Union made a big cheque presentation to the…

  • Mar 22, 2023
BVCU cheque presentation
Electric vehicles have northern challenges. (File photo)

Green doesn’t mean go for northern transportation

Rural, northern realities not reflected in gov vehicle plans

Electric vehicles have northern challenges. (File photo)
65th Annual Festival of the Performing Arts, March 9 - 18.

Gala Honours Concert in Burns Lake

The 65th Annual Festival of the Performing Arts was a nine day…

  • Mar 22, 2023
65th Annual Festival of the Performing Arts, March 9 - 18.
B.C. health minister Adrian Dix. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

RDBN wants unvaccinated healthcare workers back on the job

Provincial gov says the risks are too high for vulnerable patients

B.C. health minister Adrian Dix. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Michels Canada bottle donations for the month of January was a total of $1708. The kind donation went to Burns Lake Minor Hockey, while the recycling depot staff does all the sorting for the bottles. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)

Hockey money

Michels Canada bottle donations for the month of January was a total…

  • Mar 22, 2023
Michels Canada bottle donations for the month of January was a total of $1708. The kind donation went to Burns Lake Minor Hockey, while the recycling depot staff does all the sorting for the bottles. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Francophone culture?

International Francophone Day, on March 20, is a celebration of French language and culture

This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)
Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)
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