The Burns Lake Band and the Village of Burns Lake signed the first ever long term comprehensive service agreement on Dec. 15, 2011. An interim agreement was previously signed between the village and the band earlier this year. Burns Lake Band reserve residents will continue to receive all municipal services that village taxpayers currently receive including water and sewer services, garbage collection, animal control and fire protection. The agreement was signed for a five year period with the option to renew at the end of the term.