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Burns Lake has lots to offer
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Burns lake has lots of beautiful countryside to enjoy. Our family participates in many of the activities that are offered here some of which are hockey, ice staking both at the arena and on local lakes, cross country skiing and down hill skiing and snowboaarding on lots of local hills and mini parks. In the summer mountain biking and racing in the Big Pig on Boar Mountain, always lots of fishing and water sports on several of the local lakes. We do some hiking and lots of horseback riding both competitively and trail riding, also poker rides. We usual go to the BL Fall Fair and as many of the community events as we can. This is a great place to live and we have a wonderful supportive community that I am proud to be a part of Go Braves Go!!.
Burns Lake has lots to offer
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Burns lake has lots of beautiful countryside to enjoy. Our family participates in many of the activities that are offered here some of which are hockey, ice staking both at the arena and on local lakes,... more
Christmas 2009
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: We cleared a rink on Burns Lake over Christmas break. Friends and family dropped by for some fast paced pond Hockey. Good times. This was followed with a campfire and some Christmas cheer. At first my kids were adverse to the hardwork in making this happen but after the holidays they keep talking about how special these family games were.
Christmas 2009
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: We cleared a rink on Burns Lake over Christmas break. Friends and family dropped by for some fast paced pond Hockey. Good times. This was followed with a campfire and some Christmas cheer. At first... more
Opportunites Galore
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: We live in the best kept secret in the World. Burns Lake is a Jewel. So much to do! I moved back to Burns Lake with my family 15 yrs ago. Shortly thereafter joined the local Rotary Club. Our club focuses on a healthy community. In the past 9 years we have completed a skateboard park, walking trails, tennis courts, and our most recent addition a bike skills park. Our club also participated in the New Spirit Square with the completion of the Dick Nourse Entry Way. Spirit Square is a most beautiful meeting spot on the lake with playground equipment, new fitness stations, a band shelter, and lot's of green space for your family picnics. Burns Lake offers many activites for those seeking a variety of healthy choices, come and check it out!
Opportunites Galore
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: We live in the best kept secret in the World. Burns Lake is a Jewel. So much to do! I moved back to Burns Lake with my family 15 yrs ago. Shortly thereafter joined the local Rotary Club. Our club... more
Great to Come Home
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: It was great to come home to Burns Lake over Christmas Break. All the friends I got to see again. The sledding and repairing of sleds was great. All I ever wanted to do was get out of Burns Lake - now after living in other communities and now going to school in PG - all I want to do is come back. 2 more years and I am returning home - Burns Lake is great and I can trully say you never know what you have until it is gone. I miss you Burns Lake!!
Great to Come Home
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: It was great to come home to Burns Lake over Christmas Break. All the friends I got to see again. The sledding and repairing of sleds was great. All I ever wanted to do was get out of Burns Lake - now... more
French Immersion Family Curling Funspiel
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: March 14/09 the Burns Lake French Immersion held a family curling funspiel. We had curlers as young as age of 4. We curled all day and had a spaghetti dinner and dessert auction in the evening. We sold out and everyone had a fabulous time. We hope to do it again this spring.
French Immersion Family Curling Funspiel
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: March 14/09 the Burns Lake French Immersion held a family curling funspiel. We had curlers as young as age of 4. We curled all day and had a spaghetti dinner and dessert auction in the evening. We sold... more
Paintstick Olympians
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Our family was looking for something crafty to do over the Christmas break, we came up with Paintstick Olympians. We sure hope you like them.
Paintstick Olympians
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Our family was looking for something crafty to do over the Christmas break, we came up with Paintstick Olympians. We sure hope you like them.
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With Glowing Hearts
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: A spirited little town.... our people make it so.
Await the flames arrival ... we'll pass it on ... then watch it go.
A once in a lifetime chance ... to set our hearts a glow...
We praise our olympic hopefuls and help their dreams to grow.
A passionate Community ... in the true north strong and free.
No matter where we're going ... home is the greatest place to be.
Surrounded by encouragement ... our belief in you's ablaze,
Congrats to all our champions ... each one of you we praise.
Let your heart glow in Burns Lake. Celebrate with the Torch on January 30, 2010!!
With Glowing Hearts
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: A spirited little town.... our people make it so.
Await the flames arrival ... we'll pass it on ... then watch it go.
A once in a lifetime chance ... to set our hearts a glow...
We praise our olympic... more
Canoeing and Wildlife
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Burns Lake, a beautiful interconnecting water way, perfect for fishing, wildlife veiwing and peaceful soothing place to enjoy life while canoeing.
Canoeing and Wildlife
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Burns Lake, a beautiful interconnecting water way, perfect for fishing, wildlife veiwing and peaceful soothing place to enjoy life while canoeing.
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Burns Lake Rocks
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: I moved to Burns Lake a year and a half ago and have unexpectedly fallen in love with the place. A running club, random triathlons, amazing biking. If you like to be outside, Burns Lake is THE place to be. Who knew that this little drive thru town could be such a gem!
Burns Lake Rocks
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: I moved to Burns Lake a year and a half ago and have unexpectedly fallen in love with the place. A running club, random triathlons, amazing biking. If you like to be outside, Burns Lake is THE place to... more
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Burns Lake Children's festival
Date: Jan 2, 2010
Entry: 2009 marked the first annual Burns Lake Childrens Festival, what an honour to be the chairperson for this amazing new venue held as part of the Lakes District Fall Fair Celebration. The Children's Festival features a fabulous cross-section of Early Child Development groups and organizations all volunteering to put on an activity that promotes early child development. This first annual festival served up a healthy breakfast to over 200 young participants and offered lots of free take home prizes, and professional interactive children's entertainer. Hats off to the volunteers that helped to make this event a huge success and thank you to Success By 6 and the other financial contributors for pulling it all together. What a great town we live in ... I look forward to seeing everyone back at the Festival next year to to help grow our community spirit and celebrate our Children of the Lakes District.
Burns Lake Children's festival
Date: Jan 2, 2010
Entry: 2009 marked the first annual Burns Lake Childrens Festival, what an honour to be the chairperson for this amazing new venue held as part of the Lakes District Fall Fair Celebration. The Children's Festival... more
Go Braves Go!!
Date: Jan 2, 2010
Entry: What a thrill!! after several years of absence from the CIHL the Burns Lake Braves are back in action. Not only do the Braves bring the entertainment of a great Canadian sport, they bring back the meaning of community spirit at each and every home game where the community is brought together to celebrate this great place we call home! Welcome back Braves ... you are our hometown pride!!
Go Braves Go!!
Date: Jan 2, 2010
Entry: What a thrill!! after several years of absence from the CIHL the Burns Lake Braves are back in action. Not only do the Braves bring the entertainment of a great Canadian sport, they bring back the meaning... more
Kids Soccer
Date: Dec 31, 2009
Entry: I volunteer and coach kids soccer.keeps me healthy and young and promotes healthy living in the youngsters. They all love soccer and I am suprised at how many of them are so excited about the olympics it is really great that Burns Lake has this kind of things for our youth and even better to see how many kids we have that come out!
Kids Soccer
Date: Dec 31, 2009
Entry: I volunteer and coach kids soccer.keeps me healthy and young and promotes healthy living in the youngsters. They all love soccer and I am suprised at how many of them are so excited about the olympics... more
Big Pig Bike Fest - Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: The Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) is host to the BIG PIG Bike Fest each August. Fat tire fun for the whole family takes place over 3 days. Jump Jam on the Burns Lake Bike Park, 4 Cross head to head races, the "Full Boar" downhill race, and Dante's Inferno progressive cross country race are the main attractions. Local and regional bike shop venders, concession and kids fun events keeps the weekend spectator friendly and filled with action. 2010 will be see the 3rd annual Big Pig and it should be bigger and better than ever.
The BLMBA also hosts the Sprockids program, and has weekly downhill/cross-country/beginner group rides. Each week the BLMBA also holds volunteer "Workbee Wednesdays" where volunteers put some time into trail maintenence and goes for a ride. Mountain biking is a great way to stay in shape and meet a lot of friendly faces, and the BLMBA is doing its part to help Burns Lake be a healthy and fun place to live.
Big Pig Bike Fest - Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: The Burns Lake Mountain Biking Association (BLMBA) is host to the BIG PIG Bike Fest each August. Fat tire fun for the whole family takes place over 3 days. Jump Jam on the Burns Lake Bike Park, 4 Cross... more
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Snowwww
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: I 2006 we had an amazing snowstorm that almost crippled the community. We even had to cancel Hallowe'en! Here are a couple of photos. The most amazing part was the spirit that the community had. There were 100's of volunteers who checked up on people and helped get people out of their yards, brought them food, water, generators. The Lakes District is very caring.
Snowwww
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: I 2006 we had an amazing snowstorm that almost crippled the community. We even had to cancel Hallowe'en! Here are a couple of photos. The most amazing part was the spirit that the community had. There... more
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Land of the Lakes
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: We spend a LOT of time on the lakes here. We are on the lakes winter, spring, summer and fall. Here are a couple of budding world famous fishing guides doing what we do best, staying healthy and enjoying the great outdoors!!!
Land of the Lakes
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: We spend a LOT of time on the lakes here. We are on the lakes winter, spring, summer and fall. Here are a couple of budding world famous fishing guides doing what we do best, staying healthy and enjoying... more
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This is what keeps us here...
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Fresh water, fresh air, fresh powder on our hillsides. A fresh picture every day of the beautiful lakes in the Lakes District. WE live here because we like to keep busy enjoying the great outdoors. Every season is beautiful - here's some beautiful fall pictures....
This is what keeps us here...
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Fresh water, fresh air, fresh powder on our hillsides. A fresh picture every day of the beautiful lakes in the Lakes District. WE live here because we like to keep busy enjoying the great outdoors. ... more
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Rotary Exchange Rocks
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Every year the Burns Lake Rotary Club hosts Rotary exchange students from Rotary clubs all across BC. The students always say they remember these trips for many reasons, not just the fish stories.
These students are treated to a trip into Tweedsmuir Park where they get a real taste of BC, the Best Place on Earth. S
Rotary Exchange Rocks
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Every year the Burns Lake Rotary Club hosts Rotary exchange students from Rotary clubs all across BC. The students always say they remember these trips for many reasons, not just the fish stories.
These... more
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Tweedsmuir Park - Spectacular
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Burns Lake is the Gateway to Tweedsmuir Park, one of the most pristine Provincial Parks in all of BC. It is very unique as it is only accesible by air, water, bike or horseback. No greenhouse gas emissions here ladies and gentleman! It is truly paradise!
Come and visit us and see what we have to offer (and don't tell anyone, it's a secret!)
Tweedsmuir Park - Spectacular
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Burns Lake is the Gateway to Tweedsmuir Park, one of the most pristine Provincial Parks in all of BC. It is very unique as it is only accesible by air, water, bike or horseback. No greenhouse gas emissions... more
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Hitting the Hill
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Sledding on the hill on wintery day is awesome fun and exercise. Lots of laughs and a great time to practice my photography skills!
Hitting the Hill
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Sledding on the hill on wintery day is awesome fun and exercise. Lots of laughs and a great time to practice my photography skills!
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Curling Rocks!
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Burns Lake is full of winter activities and curling is one of them. Volunteers at our local curling rink encourage all ages to stay active by enjoying a friendly game. Curling Rocks in Burns Lake.
Curling Rocks!
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Burns Lake is full of winter activities and curling is one of them. Volunteers at our local curling rink encourage all ages to stay active by enjoying a friendly game. Curling Rocks in Burns Lake.
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Christmas is a time for the Community to Share
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: At almost every Christmas celebration in the Village of Burns Lake and the Lakes District you will see a familiar site, a cardboard box waiting to collect food donations for those less fortunate. We use any opportunity: Braves Hockey Games, Christmas Plays, Christmas Light Ups, any opportunity for this caring community to help those who need help most!
Christmas is a time for the Community to Share
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: At almost every Christmas celebration in the Village of Burns Lake and the Lakes District you will see a familiar site, a cardboard box waiting to collect food donations for those less fortunate. We use... more
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Spirit Square 4 Seasons of Fun
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Our Spirit Square gets used all year long. In the summer it is the site for music and performance, playing in the sand and the water, waterskiing, fishing, tubing. Even our guests in wheelchairs can easily navigate this faciity. Visitors love to come and see what we've done with our park!!!
Spirit Square 4 Seasons of Fun
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Date: Dec 29, 2009
Entry: Our Spirit Square gets used all year long. In the summer it is the site for music and performance, playing in the sand and the water, waterskiing, fishing, tubing. Even our guests in wheelchairs can... more
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Picnic at the Park
Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: Our Arts Council had done some amazing work putting on live performances at our Spirit Square. We have seen dancers of all ages "rocking out" on the pathways and some great local and national talent on our stage. Burns Lake Spirit Square has SPIRIT!!!
Picnic at the Park
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Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: Our Arts Council had done some amazing work putting on live performances at our Spirit Square. We have seen dancers of all ages "rocking out" on the pathways and some great local and national talent on... more
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Not your average Bug!
Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: Burns Lake may be known for our Pine Beetle but we've found another bug that attracts a lot of attention. Janette Derksen, horticulturist for the Village of Burns Lake has a great way of making visitors stop and take a look. We have bug, but it's a beautiful one!
Not your average Bug!
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Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: Burns Lake may be known for our Pine Beetle but we've found another bug that attracts a lot of attention. Janette Derksen, horticulturist for the Village of Burns Lake has a great way of making visitors... more
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Spirit Abounds - Fun
Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: Taking time for fun is important for children and adults. Burns Lake take it's fun SERIOUSLY!!!!
Spirit Abounds - Fun
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Date: Dec 28, 2009
Entry: Taking time for fun is important for children and adults. Burns Lake take it's fun SERIOUSLY!!!!
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