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Black Press Media has asked Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad whether he would run for the leadership of the Conservative Party of BC after Trevor Bolin has stepped down while remaining interim leader. (Photo courtesy ofJohn Lehmann)

Rustad for B.C. conservative leader? Speculation becomes more probable as Bolin steps down

The future of MLA John Rustad central to conservative party future as Trevor Bolin spends time with family

Black Press Media has asked Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad whether he would run for the leadership of the Conservative Party of BC after Trevor Bolin has stepped down while remaining interim leader. (Photo courtesy ofJohn Lehmann)
A bear cub named Rock came into the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in the summer of 2020 after police found it in a cage in a home. He spent a year with the shelter before being release healthy. Justin Thibault has now been sentenced for unlawful possession of live wildlife in provincial court on March 3, 2023. (Photo from NLWS Facebook page)

Man fined $7,500 for keeping bear cub in a cage

Bear taken to Northern Lights Wildlife Society in 2020 and released into the wild the following year

A bear cub named Rock came into the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in the summer of 2020 after police found it in a cage in a home. He spent a year with the shelter before being release healthy. Justin Thibault has now been sentenced for unlawful possession of live wildlife in provincial court on March 3, 2023. (Photo from NLWS Facebook page)
Six puppies were found dead while the mother dog and two puppies survived the fire. (Submitted photo by owners)

6 puppies die in Terrace carport fire

2 puppies and their mother survived, no people were injured

Six puppies were found dead while the mother dog and two puppies survived the fire. (Submitted photo by owners)
(Left) Senzia Nelms from Coast Mountain College won second place in post-secondary category for hairstylist; (right) Angelina Roberts from Coast Mountain College won first place in the post-secondary category for hairstylist. (Submitted photo)

PHOTOS: Students showcase talents at Skills Canada trades competition in Terrace

Winners of these regional events are invited to provincial competitions in Vancouver

(Left) Senzia Nelms from Coast Mountain College won second place in post-secondary category for hairstylist; (right) Angelina Roberts from Coast Mountain College won first place in the post-secondary category for hairstylist. (Submitted photo)
Ceremonies that included songs, dances, and traditional regalia were performed by Nisga’a and other First Nations from across B.C. March 3 2023. (Photo Alex Antrobus)

PHOTOS: Nisga’a find a home away from home at Hoobiyee celebrations in Vancouver

Standing in the presence of it all, you can’t help but feel like this year’s harvest will be a good one

Ceremonies that included songs, dances, and traditional regalia were performed by Nisga’a and other First Nations from across B.C. March 3 2023. (Photo Alex Antrobus)
The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the RCMP?

Canada’s national police force turns 150 years old in 2023

The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
Northern Lights Shelter owner Angelika Langen. (John Marriott photo)

Rewilding grizzlies: New documentary filmed in Smithers airs tonight (March 3)

Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter part of a study on survival of rewilded grizzly bears

Northern Lights Shelter owner Angelika Langen. (John Marriott photo)
A nurse prepares a syringe of a COVID-19 vaccine. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Nechako Lakes MLA says poll backs an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

John Rustad wants the province to hire back suspended or fired health care workers

A nurse prepares a syringe of a COVID-19 vaccine. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
The Clore River is once again flowing freely after Coastal GasLink finished digging a trench to contain its natural gas pipeline. (Coastal GasLink photo)

Clore River flowing over buried natural gas pipeline

Allegations had been raised of damage to fish habitat

The Clore River is once again flowing freely after Coastal GasLink finished digging a trench to contain its natural gas pipeline. (Coastal GasLink photo)
Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy tables her first budget in the legislative assembly at legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

What you need to know about the B.C. government’s 2023 budget

Big spending on health, community grants and ways to curb inflation

Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy tables her first budget in the legislative assembly at legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Village of Burns Lake

Council keeps budget bills low in difficult times

Village leaders set seven per cent increase in taxes, steady budget

Village of Burns Lake
New sidewalks will connect William Konkin Elementary School to the community’s existing active transportation network. (Laura Blackwell photo/Lakes District News)

Paving the way for better gov relations, public benefits in Burns Lake

Village and LBN combine to get $500,000 sidewalk grant

New sidewalks will connect William Konkin Elementary School to the community’s existing active transportation network. (Laura Blackwell photo/Lakes District News)
Mountain biking in Burns Lake. (File photo)

Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Grants $22,000 for three projects in Burns Lake

Three new projects in Burns Lake will receive funding from Nechako-Kitamaat Development…

  • Mar 1, 2023
Mountain biking in Burns Lake. (File photo)
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A evening of entertainment in Burns Lake

Due to a medical emergency Rick Scott of Roots Grooves was unable…

  • Mar 1, 2023
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Burns Lake Provincial Courthouse. (File photo)
Burns Lake Provincial Courthouse. (File photo)
Young painter

Application deadline approaching in Centennial art contest

The application deadline for this year’s Search for Burns Lake’s Centennial Artist…

  • Mar 1, 2023
Young painter
wke pink shirt day

Pink Shirt Day in Burns Lake

Many establishments and schools recognized Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 22. William…

  • Mar 1, 2023
wke pink shirt day
Women’s Missionary Service Hospital, 1932 Burns Lake Hospital
This hospital was built in 1931 by Mrs. Gordon of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada and officially opened in 1932. Originally it was suggested to be named the Laura Gordon Hospital in her honour, she was grateful but preferred it to be known as the Burns Lake Hospital. It was once the largest and finest public building between Prince George and Prince Rupert. Today, surviving the changes of the last 100 years it continues to be a steadfast building in the downtown core as Burns Lake Native Development. 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

Women’s Missionary Service Hospital, 1932 Burns Lake Hospital This hospital was built…

  • Mar 1, 2023
Women’s Missionary Service Hospital, 1932 Burns Lake Hospital
This hospital was built in 1931 by Mrs. Gordon of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada and officially opened in 1932. Originally it was suggested to be named the Laura Gordon Hospital in her honour, she was grateful but preferred it to be known as the Burns Lake Hospital. It was once the largest and finest public building between Prince George and Prince Rupert. Today, surviving the changes of the last 100 years it continues to be a steadfast building in the downtown core as Burns Lake Native Development. 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)
Burns Lake RCMP. (File photo)

Collision with train end local man’s life

Incident happened in the early afternoon of Feb. 23

  • Mar 1, 2023
Burns Lake RCMP. (File photo)
A crew of Lakes District volunteers led by Island Gospel Fellowship went to work making quilts that will now be distributed internationally to those in need of blankets. (Photo submitted)
A crew of Lakes District volunteers led by Island Gospel Fellowship went to work making quilts that will now be distributed internationally to those in need of blankets. (Photo submitted)
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