News Archives
Forest Operations Map (FOM) Seeking Feedback
In accordance with the Forest Range and Practices Act, the public is invited to review and comment on Chinook Comfor’s Forest Operations Map (FOM) for areas within the Nadina Timber Supply Area. The FOM is valid for 3 years and shows areas proposed for cut block and...
Lakes Outodoor Rec – Burns Lake Camping Page
Make sure you check out the new Facebook page, "burnslakecamping". The site is sponsored by Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society. Local resident Tracey Payne was hired to provide information for the 33 campgrounds maintained by LORS through generous donations from local...
Fire Salvage Blocks within the 2023 wildfires.
Map of proposed fire salvage blocks within Chinook Community as a result of the 2023 wildfires. Proposed salvage area's are shown in pink. Click to view map: K4R_InfoshareMap_2024_09 FOM advertisment, review and comment options: FOM Oct 2024 Wildfire Salvage Nov...
BC Community Forest Association – News Release and Indicators Report
“The Indicators Report is a valuable tool for measuring and communicating the successes of community forests. We are incredibly proud of the progress and achievements over the last decade.” - Randy Spkysma, BCCFA President "The Indicators Report" is essential reading...
Chinook Annual Report – April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024
Chinook Community Forest Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Chinook had a successful year supporting the Lakes District economically and socially. To review the report, click here: 2024 Chinook Comfor Annual Report
Lakes Literacy Received Funding
Lakes Literacy received $1,000 for their project to purchase books created by Indigenous authors. The books will be given out at local events.
Lakes District Festival Association
The Lakes District Festival Association received $2,000 in funding for the Festival of the Performing Arts. This festival has been held in Burns Lake for 66 years! Pictured here are (Lto R), Gabriella Hamp, Lois Koop, Val Anderson (Chinook Comfor rep) and Jana...
Burns Lake Youth Basketball Receives Funding from CCF
Basketball has made a comeback in Burns Lake due to the volunteer efforts of the Burns Lake Youth Basketball group. Youth from all the area schools have been receiving instruction as part of the Junior NBA program.
Fireguard Rehab Report – Tintagel
Work completed by Chinook Comfor to rehabilitate fireguards within in Chinook's tenure is summarized in this report. Fireguard Rehab Report - Tintagel
Chinook Emergency Response Society Receives $10,000 in funding.
On December 12, the Chinook Emergency Response Society (CERS) representatives received a holiday surprise, a cheque for $10,000 from the Chinook Community Forest. Board members commended CERS for their ability to action fires quickly reducing the amount of timber...