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School District 91 uses videos to recruit teachers

School District 91 uses videos to recruit teachers

Burns Lake teachers talk about their experiences living up north
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Blackwater Project “stalled,” says Rustad

Blackwater Project “stalled,” says Rustad

The project’s original construction start date was 2015
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No solutions for Burns Lake yet after UBCM discussions

No solutions for Burns Lake yet after UBCM discussions

Topics include connectivity, medevac and mental health
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Burns Lake Public Library seeks more funding

Burns Lake Public Library seeks more funding

Council supports resolution asking the province for more funding
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Snow covered semi

Snow covered semi

Due to extreme weather and the amount of snow fall we received, a semi truck drove off the road last week and was stuck in the ditch by Forest Dale Canyon Road. (Submitted photo)
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Petition asks Skin Tyee First Nation’s chief to resign

Petition asks Skin Tyee First Nation’s chief to resign

Over a third of members have signed the petition
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A bleak picture of the forest industry in northern B.C.

A bleak picture of the forest industry in northern B.C.

John Rustad spoke in Burns Lake about current challenges
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B.C. Health Minister announces plan for new hospital in Terrace

B.C. Health Minister announces plan for new hospital in Terrace

“This means more beds, a level three trauma centre, better surgery and better care,” Health Minister Adrian Dix said.
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Highway 16 travel advisory

Highway 16 travel advisory

DriveBC does not recommend travel from 30 km east of Burns Lake to 13 km east of Prince Rupert.
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Grant funding needed for Eighth Avenue in Burns Lake

Grant funding needed for Eighth Avenue in Burns Lake

The village expects a decision by the end of March
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