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Burns Lake makes 2017 Canada Day memorable

Burns Lake makes 2017 Canada Day memorable

It’s safe to say that Burns Lake did not disappoint with its celebration of Canada Day. The touching event started with a pancake breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50, followed by an opening ceremony with guest speakers and the Lakes District Community Choir at Spirit Square. The event also included a ‘best pie contest’ and a kayak race.
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Still no funding for Nechako watershed’s strategy

Still no funding for Nechako watershed’s strategy

Strategy to improve the watershed’s heath has no funding to be implemented
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No layoffs expected in Burns Lake area sawmills

No layoffs expected in Burns Lake area sawmills

The U.S. has imposed a second wave of duties on Canadian lumber
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No long-term fix for Colleymount yet

No long-term fix for Colleymount yet

Ministry of Transportation will continue to address residents’ priorities
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Burns Lake to pay $10,000 to CRA

Burns Lake to pay $10,000 to CRA

This comes after council said Burns Lake was not ‘consistent with tax law’
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Hitchhiking in northern B.C. is “different”

Hitchhiking in northern B.C. is “different”

UNBC professor talks about a “pervasive culture of sexual assault” in northern B.C.
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Eleven RDBN employees earn more than $75,000

Eleven RDBN employees earn more than $75,000

Meanwhile a neighbouring regional district of similar size had seven
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Four Village of Burns Lake staff earned over $75,000 in 2016

Four Village of Burns Lake staff earned over $75,000 in 2016

Chris Beach was the councillor with the highest expenses in 2016
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Fifth Avenue paving cancelled in Burns Lake

Fifth Avenue paving cancelled in Burns Lake

Council will pave a longer section of Centre Street instead
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Burns Lake Thrift Shop elevator deemed unsafe

Burns Lake Thrift Shop elevator deemed unsafe

The dumbwaiter was built and donated by a local resident
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