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Thirty six Babine Forest Products workers employed by Endako Mine

The Endako Mine expansion has been able to provide an employment opportunity for 36 displaced mill workers.
Zagwyn found guilty of six charges; 17 charges stayed

Zagwyn found guilty of six charges; 17 charges stayed

Richard Dean Zagwyn was found guilty of six charges and sentenced to an indeterminate jail sentence as a dangerous offender.
Hampton Affiliates preparing plans for rebuild of mill

Hampton Affiliates preparing plans for rebuild of mill

A decision on fibre supply issues in the Lakes District needs to be made sooner, rather than later.
Fire destroys Waterbridge Southside storage shed

Fire destroys Waterbridge Southside storage shed

A fire ripped through a storage shed used by Waterbridge Equipment Inc. on the Southside last week, destroying the structure.

Fire at Decker Lake Forest products mill

The blaze reportedly started in a portion of the planer mill and approximately 50 employees were working on site at the time of the fire.

Tragic event on the Southside

All efforts to revive the 18 year old female, who was a resident of Burns Lake, failed.
Disaster strikes

Disaster strikes

Waterbridge Equipment Inc.’s storage shed on the Southside was completely destroyed last week as the result of a fire.

Food bank distribution way up

There was a flurry of activity at the food bank last Tuesday as volunteers struggled to keep up with the demand.
Council settle on a zero per cent tax increase

Council settle on a zero per cent tax increase

After several months of indecision, Village of Burns Lake mayor and council approved the 2012 municipal budget last week.
Wanted Canada wide issued for Friesen

Wanted Canada wide issued for Friesen

Police continuing their efforts to locate federal offender Barrie Quirt Friesen.