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(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)
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)
Paula Brown, a community health worker with Minneapolis’ Hennepin County Medical Center, consults with a patient. (Michael Ollove/Pew Charitable Trusts/TNS)

New union agreement increases wage for B.C.’s health-care workers

UFCW 1518 community health workers ratified the agreement

Paula Brown, a community health worker with Minneapolis’ Hennepin County Medical Center, consults with a patient. (Michael Ollove/Pew Charitable Trusts/TNS)
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)
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)
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)
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)
A screen shot from the video shows a cow being prodded. (Screen grab from video)

Complaint made against B.C. slaughterhouse over alleged animal cruelty

A video supplied to Animal Justice shows animals being hit and throats slit while still conscious

A screen shot from the video shows a cow being prodded. (Screen grab from video)
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)
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