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Dave Babych with Keyan Shumka

Spruce Kings and Salmon Arm Silverbacks play in Burns Lake

The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL)2023 Road Show event took place Feb.…

  • Mar 1, 2023
Dave Babych with Keyan Shumka
Nicole Hamp is one of the Omineca Ski Club athletes representing the Lakes District in biathlon this spring, competing at the Canadian national championships in Quebec in March. (Bryan Dickson photo/Lakes District News)

Burns Lake biathletes firing off in all directions

BC Winter Games, Nationals, PG, local Loppet all in sight

Nicole Hamp is one of the Omineca Ski Club athletes representing the Lakes District in biathlon this spring, competing at the Canadian national championships in Quebec in March. (Bryan Dickson photo/Lakes District News)
An anonymous article titled “Treasure Hunt for Coastal Gaslink” claims sections of the Coastal GasLink pipeline were vandalized to delay construction. (Screenshot)

‘Trend of escalating violence’: Coastal GasLink decries pipeline sabotage claims on anarchist site

Post on anarchist site says holes drilled in pipeline to further delay over-budget project

An anonymous article titled “Treasure Hunt for Coastal Gaslink” claims sections of the Coastal GasLink pipeline were vandalized to delay construction. (Screenshot)
Canadians are making their final Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions, in advance of the deadline. (Black Press Media file)

QUIZ: How much do you know about money and savings?

In January and February, Canadians make their final savings contributions for the tax year.

Canadians are making their final Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions, in advance of the deadline. (Black Press Media file)
Bruce Bidgood (far left) discusses the rezoning application with the regional district board prior to a vote on Friday, Feb. 17 at the RDKS office in Terrace. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)

Heli-ski resort for super rich voted down amid public outcry

Locals and First Nation opposed bid to rezone Old Remo property for non-farming use

Bruce Bidgood (far left) discusses the rezoning application with the regional district board prior to a vote on Friday, Feb. 17 at the RDKS office in Terrace. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)
Open mic

Open mic fun night again

The Burns Lake Coffee House held another jammin’ evening, it was another…

  • Feb 22, 2023
Open mic
Howie Miller

Howie Miller entertains in Burns Lake

Lakes Animal Friendship Society brought in funny guy Howie Miller on Feb.…

  • Feb 22, 2023
Howie Miller
School District #91 school bus.

Few drivers make for long rides on rural Burns Lake route

Grassy Plains School needs a at least one bus driver

School District #91 school bus.
Rick Scott and Nico Rhodes will perform in Burns Lake Feb. 23 – get your tickets now. This great entertainment is brought to by the Lakes District Arts Council. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)

Rick Scott and Nico Rhodes to perform in Burns Lake

Incredible musicians, wonderful entertainers are coming to Burns Lake on Thursday Feb.…

  • Feb 22, 2023
Rick Scott and Nico Rhodes will perform in Burns Lake Feb. 23 – get your tickets now. This great entertainment is brought to by the Lakes District Arts Council. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50

Valentine to the Burns Lake Legion

Councillors take back the tax bill handed RCL Branch 50

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50
John Rustad, who has represented the riding of Nechako Lakes, since 2009 and first joined the provincial legislature in 2005, announced Feb. 15 he is joining Conservative Party of B.C. (File photo)
John Rustad, who has represented the riding of Nechako Lakes, since 2009 and first joined the provincial legislature in 2005, announced Feb. 16 he is joining Conservative Party of B.C.
John Rustad, who has represented the riding of Nechako Lakes, since 2009 and first joined the provincial legislature in 2005, announced Feb. 15 he is joining Conservative Party of B.C. (File photo)
John Rustad, who has represented the riding of Nechako Lakes, since 2009 and first joined the provincial legislature in 2005, announced Feb. 16 he is joining Conservative Party of B.C.
Provincial courthouse in Burns Lake.

Charlie case next step set for this week in Burns Lake court

Robert Charlie’s pre-sentencing proceedings delayed until 23rd

Provincial courthouse in Burns Lake.
“Way Back Wednesdays” A good old northern hockey game! downtown Burns Lake Circa 1921. If this picture could talk, what do you think it would tell us about the last 100 years?” 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 Wednesdays

“Way Back Wednesdays” A good old northern hockey game! downtown Burns Lake…

  • Feb 22, 2023
“Way Back Wednesdays” A good old northern hockey game! downtown Burns Lake Circa 1921. If this picture could talk, what do you think it would tell us about the last 100 years?” 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)
The graudating class of 2023 held a fund rasier at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50 in Burns Lake.  The offered a steak dinner on Feb. 14 – raising over $2200. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)

Grad fund raiser

The graduating class of 2023 held a successful fund raiser at the…

  • Feb 22, 2023
The graudating class of 2023 held a fund rasier at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50 in Burns Lake.  The offered a steak dinner on Feb. 14 – raising over $2200. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
First Nations LNG Alliance chief executive officer Karen Ogen. (Contributed photo)

Energy companies sign up with First Nations LNG Alliance

Blend of industry and First Nations called a significant move

First Nations LNG Alliance chief executive officer Karen Ogen. (Contributed photo)
Danny Tress celebrates the two medals he won in snowshoeing - bronze and gold - at the 2023 Special Olympics Winter Provincial Games held in Kamloops. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)

Tressed for success – Burns Lake gold for Special Olympian

Lakes District snowshoe athlete wins at Special Olympics

Danny Tress celebrates the two medals he won in snowshoeing - bronze and gold - at the 2023 Special Olympics Winter Provincial Games held in Kamloops. (Submitted photo/Lakes District News)
The forest fell down around the popular Kager Lake Trail when a windstorm felled hundreds of trees. (Chris Paulson photo/Lakes District News)

Tree cheers for Burns Lake bike trail cleanup

Kager Lake Trail gets picked up after blowdown

The forest fell down around the popular Kager Lake Trail when a windstorm felled hundreds of trees. (Chris Paulson photo/Lakes District News)
The Indigenous community on the shores of Burns Lake, early years of the twentieth century. (Lakes District Museum photo/Lakes District News)

Founding the settlement of Burns Lake

A redheaded adventurer named Trygarn Pelham Lyster “Barney” Mulvany is credited with…

  • Feb 22, 2023
The Indigenous community on the shores of Burns Lake, early years of the twentieth century. (Lakes District Museum photo/Lakes District News)
Heavy snow warning

Heavy snow warning in the Burns Lake area

Environment Canada has issued a heavy snow warning for the Burns Lake…

  • Feb 20, 2023
Heavy snow warning
The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about your freedom to read?

Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada

The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)
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