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School district faces challenge to fill vacant positions

Finds itself in competition with other districts
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Election time for Nee Tahi Buhn

Three people are running for two councillor spots and two for the deputy chief councillor position as Nee Tahi Buhn Band members prepare to go to the polls July 19.
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Burns Lake council raises concern over zebra and quagga mussels

Burns Lake council raises concern over zebra and quagga mussels

Council urges the provincial government to increase funding to protect B.C. lakes
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Five Burns Lake friends win the lottery

Five Burns Lake friends win the lottery

They look forward to more quality time with family
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Report is first step toward new annual allowable cut amount

Public to have a chance to comment
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Work has begun to expand The Pines

Work has begun to expand The Pines

Work to expand the Pines’ dining area both for residents and participants in the long-term care facility’s adult day programs hasbegun. The new addition - which will be approximately 490 square metres in size - will include a new dining hall, kitchen server andpantry, patient and staff washrooms and a new lobby and vestibule area.
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Burns Lake councillor disagrees with village’s communication process

Burns Lake councillor disagrees with village’s communication process

“I feel individuals should be allowed to comment their own opinions”
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Coastal Gaslink pipeline contractors tentatively hired

Coastal Gaslink pipeline contractors tentatively hired

LNG Canada and TransCanada’s Coastal Gaslink Connect people with jobs in Smithers.
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Gordon Alec is Lake Babine Nation’s new chief

Gordon Alec is Lake Babine Nation’s new chief

He received 307 votes while incumbent Chief Wilf Adam received 275
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Practical nursing program fills many needs

Practical nursing program fills many needs

It’s a first for the community and the north
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