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Ryan Nitchie
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 250-692-7587
Email: rnitchie@burnslake.ca
Kirsten McNutt
Accounting Clerk
Phone: 250-692-7587 ext 230
Email: accountingclerk@burnslake.ca
Pamela Anderson
Director of Finance
Phone: 250-692-7587 ext 229
Email: finance@burnslake.ca
Dale Ross
Director of Public Works
Phone: 250-692-7587 ext 222
Email: dross@burnslake.ca
Laina Helgesen
Deputy Corporate Officer
Phone: 250-692-7587 ext 228
Email: deputycorporate@burnslake.ca
Sarah Burleson
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 250-692-7587
Email: village@burnslake.ca
Rhonda Helmkay
Office Clerk
Phone: 250-692-7587
Email: rhelmkay@burnslake.ca

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Building Permit Application
Business License Application
Council Delegation Application
Demolition Permit
Development Permit Application
Development Variance Permit Application
Development Variance Permit Application Guide
Dog licence application
Liquor and Cannabis Licence Application
OCP Amendment Application
Rezoning Application- Form
Sign Permit Application
Temporary Use Application
Village of Burns Lake- Municipal Resident Guide FoodCycler
Water and Sewer Connection Application

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Emergency Contacts

Police, Fire, Medical

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Police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are responsible for law enforcement in the Municipality.
Phone: 250 692‑7171
Address: 147 Hwy 35
Mailing Address: PO Box 759 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Fire

Fire Chief: 250 692‑7587
In case of a wildfire contact the Ministry of Forests, Protection Branch
Call toll free 1 800 663‑5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.
www.bcwildfire.ca

Medical

Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre 250 692‑2400
Burns Lake Medical Clinic 250 692‑3111

2024 Annual Report & Financial Overview

Jun 18, 2025 | Office

The 2024 Annual Report is now available in draft form, offering a comprehensive overview of our activities, achievements, and financial performance for the past year. This document includes important details on property tax allocations, the distribution of funds...

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1096, 2025

May 21, 2025 | Office

NOTICE OF FIRST READING Notice is hereby given that first reading of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1096, 2025” will take place during the Village of Burns Lake Council Meeting on June 3, 2025. “Village of Burns Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2008” is proposed to be amended...

Burns Lake Community Forest

Apr 20, 2025 | Office

Apply to be a Burns Lake Community Forest Board Member To be considered you must: Complete the “Become a Director Application” and submit it to the Village Office by Friday, May 2, 2025. Be a resident of the Lakes District, be 19 years old and be qualified as per the...

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Apr 3, 2025 | Planning

Expression of Interest (EOI): Non-Profit Operational Partner for Affordable Housing in the Village of Burns Lake 1. Introduction The Village of Burns Lake (the Village) and the Burns Lake Housing Enhancement Society (BLHES) are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI)...

New Collaborations

Mar 12, 2025 | Office

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Ts’il Kaz Koh and Village of Burns Lake Sign Historic Agreement to Enhance Recreation Opportunities Ts’il Kaz Koh and the Village of Burns Lake are excited to announce the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to...