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The village expects a decision by the end of March

The area is not connected to the village’s water and sewer system

The Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Department had a very busy year in 2017, responding to 131 calls for assistance, up from 113 in 2016 - this represents a 16 per cent overall increase. Motor vehicle incidents led the way in 2017 with 37 responses while alarms activated came second, with 26 calls. Burns Lake experienced one major structure fire in 2017, with damages estimated at over $100,000 to a house on Government Street. (Lakes District News file photo)

Omineca Ski Club volunteers worked extra hard grooming the trails over the weekend to keep up with all the snow. (Submitted photo)

In 2017, council undertook three community engagement sessions at the farmer’s market, Lakes District Fall Fair and the Lakes District Christmas Craft Fair. During these events, members of the public were encouraged to fill out surveys about village priorities. The majority of respondents (45 per cent) chose infrastructure - water, sewer and street repair - as their number one priority, followed by economic development (40 per cent).

Concerns include emergency response and local hiring commitments

Study author believes raising minimum age could reduce youth smoking

A second draft of the protocol agreement is now being reviewed

Medicinal marijuana production facilities currently not allowed

Geoscience BC releases data of aerial survey conducted last summer