Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) is the rural area south of the Village of Burns Lake. The unincorporated communities within the area are Francois Lake, Noralee, Grassy Plains, Ootsa Lake, Southbank, Danskin, Wisteria, and Takysie Lake.
Electoral Area E is unique in that there is no municipality within its borders. The forestry, agriculture and tourism sectors are the major industries in the area. The Francois Lake Forester, owned and operated by Waterbridge Equipment Ltd., is a free ferry that is the connector for the southside of Francois Lake. Capable of transporting up to eight loaded logging trucks, the Forester is a key infrastructure component in Electoral Area E. The north shore community of Francois Lake is an agricultural community with acres of hay land and several cattle ranches.
Huckleberry Mines is an open pit copper/molybdenum mine located in Electoral Area E. On January 2, 2012 the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project got the go ahead. The expansion will create more employment opportunities in all areas of the Mine's operations over the next ten years. Huckleberry Mines presently employs 300 people.
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Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Elected Representative |
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Local Services Provided by the RDBN in Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) |
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| Feasibility Studies | Liquid/Solid Waste Disposal |
| Building Numbering | Museum |
| Development Services | Baker Airport |
| Economic Development | Burns Lake Arena |
| Electoral Area Planning | Pump and Haul Sewer Disposal |
| Emergency Preparedness | Burns Lake Public Library |
| Grants-in-Aid | Burns Lake Museum |
| Environmental Services | Rural Fire Protection |
| Library | Television Rebroadcasting |
| Weed Control | Rural Government Services |
| General Government Services | Emergency Services |
| 9-1-1 | Emergency Response |
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Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) |
Regional District of Bulkley Nechako |
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| Area (square kilometers) | 15,897 |
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| Census Population StatsCan 2016 | 1,593 | ||
| Total Private Dwellings 2016 | 840 | ||
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Cheslatta Carrier Nation |
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Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural) Boundaries |
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Northern Boundary (Hwy 16):
Northeastern Boundary (Hwy 16):
Northeastern Boundary (Hwy 16):
Eastern Boundary (Hwy 16):
Eastern Boundary (Francois Lake Road):
Western Boundary (Morice-Owen Forest Service Road)
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