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Randy Lieuwen waters hanging baskets inside a greenhouse at Riverside Gardens last Wednesday morning. Theresa Keegstra says she and her dozen staff are busy preparing baskets for Mother’s Day and tomatoes for Houston’s sweet but short growing season. After more than 25 seasons, the family-run business supplies mostly bedding plants to towns all over northern B.C.

Woodstoves key to cleaner Houston air

By Andrew Hudson Houston Today

When Houston councillors looked at a map of local air pollution on Tuesday, the most damaging stuff—fine particulate matter—was marked in red.

What may surprise many residents is that

since local sawmills quit using beehive burners, the map now shows Houston’s industrial area as mostly green.

“The interesting thing with Houston is that the industrial area doesn’t really contribute to air pollution, in terms of PM 2.5,” said Councillor Jonathan

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“Unfortunately we have seniors’ housing right there.”

Van B Barneveld, ld referf ring to the size of particulate matter most likely to collect in people’s lungs.

- Shane Briennen “It’s primarily in the downtown core, from wood stoves,” he said.

Specifically, the

map shows the greatest density of air pollution coming from the Ambassador mobile home park south of 11th Street.

“It’s the thickest area in town, and unfortunately we have seniors’ housing right there,” said Councillor Shane Briennen.

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By the end of April, a provincial task force is expected to answer a big question for the Highway 16 corridor— can the province secure enough timber to justify what will likely be a $100-million rebuild of the Burns Lake sawmill?

“We’re not there yet, but I’m optimistic,” said John Rustad, BC Liberal MLA for Nechako-Lakes.

S p e a k i n g Wednesday to the Houston Chamber of Commerce, Rustad said the challenge is how badly the pine beetle has hit the Lakes timber supply area.

In five years, its annual cut could fall to a quarter of what it was—from two million to 500,000 cubic metres of timber.

“This impact is coming to all of our communities,” Rustad said.

“What we do here, for Burns Lake, could be a blueprint for resolving many of the issues.”

But that blueprint is already coming under scrutiny.

Mayor Bill Holmberg questioned some of the yield numbers the province

“ “This impact is coming to all of our communities.”

- John Rustad

is projecting, and said he is concerned about the long-term impact of the plan.

“I just see some knee-jerk reactions coming up here, and I don’t know if they’re well thought out,” he said.

As reported March 28, the task force may relax logging restrictions in scenic areas, old-growth stands and the winter ranges of some animals, such as mule deer.

On that issue, Councillor Jonathan Van Barneveld asked, “If we’re loosening the restraints on visuals or wildlife habitat or winter range, are we not tying our hands for developing other opportunities?”

Rustad said that ultimately that question leads to a choice between $30 to $35 per hour forestry jobs and $10 per hour jobs in tourism.

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MLA told timber shift must work long-term TIMBER from Page 1 “I’d rather have the industrial land base and try to expand tourism at the same time,” he said, noting that the province will continue to restrict logging in key scenic areas and the habitats of more threatened species, such as caribou and grizzly bears.

“We’re not talking about stripping off all the constraints,” he said.

Aside from relaxing some logging restrictions, Rustad said the task force is also looking at logging in loweryield stands, cutting into some of the future timber reserve, and awarding logging con-

tracts that encourage companies to harvest more intensively.

In parts of B.C., Rustad said companies that have been allowed a stronger role in managing their own cut blocks have been able to harvest up to 50 per cent more timber.

Mayor Holmberg questioned whether anyone could get the same results in the Lakes area, where beetle-kill is already a major problem.

“If you look look at the wood on the south side of the TSA, the mills don’t even want it,” he said.

Holmberg also asked why the province is aiming for a re-

build of the old Babine Forest Products mill, which handled 1.1 million cubic metres of wood each year, when a mill that handles 500,000 cubic metres is easier to sustain?

On intensive logging, Rustad said there are still green stands where it might work in the Lakes, but said the province won’t rely on that to make its decision.

As for the scope of a new Babine Forest Products, Rustad said that with some of B.C.’s hungriest mills in Houston and Vanderhoof, a mill handling just 500,000 cubic metres wouldn’t be able to compete on

timber contracts.

“You’re going to get gobbled up,” he said.

A rebuilt mill will likely handle between 800,000 and 1 million cubic metres, he said, noting that a new and more efficient mill will employ between 180 and 190 rather than 250 workers.

Whatever the provincial task force finally decides, Rustad said the stakes are high.

When a Jan. 20 fire killed two men and destroyed the Babine Forest Products sawmill, it not only cost 250 direct jobs, but also made it tough for the nearby Dekker Lake mill keep running.

And while managers at Burns Lake’s Pinnacle Pellet plant say they can continue without a rebuild, it will certainly dash their expansion plans.

Rustad said he’s heard many people question whether the province should be shifting the Lakes timber supply at all, but says they don’t understand the consequences.

“I’m not willing to say to a community that you’re going to become a logging camp,” he said. “I’m going to do everything I can to make sure we have enough fibre to feed our primary industries.”

Bylaws, rebates have yet to solve wood smoke issue SMOKE from Page 1 Some residents in the seniors housing across from the Ambassador say the aren’t bothered by the woodsmoke.

But fellow resident Bill Arkinstall says that’s likely because if you’ve lived in

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Houston for a while, especially before the beehive burners shut down, you got used to it.

“My wife really notices it,” he said. “She has asthma, and it does create a problem for her.”

Since 2009, the District of Houston has offered a $300 rebate to local residents who swap out older woodstoves for newer models that emit far

less particulate matter.

But so far, the Bulkley Valley’s airshed society says just two stoves have been swapped out in the Ambassador park.

Arkinstall says he can understand that residents may be turned off by the upfront cost of an upgrade.

As well as the stove itself, new installations have to meet the current fire code and that

often triggers other expenses, such as new stove pipe.

“I understand their position,” Arkinstall said. “But’s it’s not a healthy situation here.”

At a recent meeting, the Bulkley Valley airshed society noted that Houston and other small towns have passed bylaws to regulate woodstoves, but they often don’t have enough funding to en-

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In our opinion:

MPs should lead by example

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ast week the federal Conservative decided to move the eligibility to receive Old Age Security (OAS) from 65 to 67 years.

According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), it works out to about $6,000 savings for the federal government’s coffers.

Immediately, seniors advocacy groups screamed bloody blue murder about what this loss of revenue will mean for the seniors who are living in poverty already, as well as those who will join them in the next decade or so.

It’s not going to be any better for the folks who are currently between 25 and 54 years old, as a Harris Decima report forecasts 32 per cent of that group will be relying on OAS, and the Canadian Pension Plan (CCP) as their primary source of retirement income.

It becomes obvious that, as the baby boomers retire, there is going to be a tremendous stress on the OAS and CPP payouts.

However, it is these same people who have worked hard all their lives and contributed significantly because they were told the system would give them security in their old age.

Now, they are being forced to sacrifice even more because they have wait longer to dip into the OAS because some fat cats in Ottawa decided it had to be done for the long-term sustainability of the system.

They are unhappy and what sticks in their craws is the fact there was no mention in the budget about clawing back the MPs’ gold-plated pensions.

This is the pension plan we contribute more than $23 for every dollar an MP puts into the Parliamentary Pension Plan.

According to the CTF, we paid $102 million towards this handsome retirement plan for the MPs and Senators, while they contributed $4.4 million.

Apparently, the MPs figure this is reasonable for all of the hard work they do representing us in Ottawa – or is that the other way around?

So while they look at sustaining OAS by nipping Canadians for up to $500 a month, a recently defeated MP with seven years of service is raking in more than $2,700 a month from his pension plan.

The CTF states Mr. Harper’s annual pension if he retires at the end of this term, would be $223,000 a year.

Maybe these MPs need to start leading by example, and if not, we need to send them packing.

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A crisper cure for chocoholics

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ike every Easter weekend of my life I will be doing one of two things this year: eating chocolate or trying not to.

Since Easter replaced Valentine’s Day, which replaced Christmas, which replaced Halloween in the holiday section of the grocery stores, I’ve been indulging in chocolate treats for the last several months.

But with summer fast approaching, I’ve decided to give up the junk.

“I’ve heard that before,” my husband said in response to this latest declaration. He’s right. He has.

In my defence I would just like to point out that it’s not easy being a chocoholic.

I tried hypnotherapy last year, thinking I could by tricked into believing chocolate tasted like dirt, and I

would be cured from my cravings. However, it was a little more complex than that, and I stopped going.

Since I’m still addicted to chocolate and find it irresistible, I’d like to suggest another solution. Why not change the Easter Bunny’s treats from chocolates eggs to carrot sticks? Bunnies eat vegetation, so this makes perfect sense.

Imagine how much more exciting Easter egg hunts would be for children if we replaced all the chocolates and candies with items from the produce aisles instead. Kids could race around collecting carrots and celery, and completely freak out when they find something as extra special as a big head of purple cabbage.

And if it worked for this holiday, why wouldn’t it work for

others as well? On Valentine’s Day we could treat ourselves to artichoke hearts; on Christmas Day we could eat figgy and skip the pudding; and on Halloween we could trick or treat for pumpkin seeds.

Okay, my kids wouldn’t go for any of that either. But maybe if I’d started doing that for them as toddlers, they would.

“Can we get this, Mom?” my eight year old daughter asked, holding a huge chocolate bunny at the store last night. “Please?”

“Maybe you’ll get one for Easter,” I said, envisioning a much smaller version.

“How about this, then?” she said picking up a bag of jelly beans.

“They’re fat free.” Like me, she’s a sucker for clever packaging.

Managing to get past this section of the

store without any candy, she was pleading once again when we got to the check-out.

“Can I have one of these?” she asked, pointing at the Kinder Surprises that were positioned perfectly for her height. “Please, Mama?”

“Sure,” I relented.

With its thin layer of chocolate and the little toy inside, it seemed almost healthy in comparison to the pounds of sugar we just avoided. And I knew from experience that denying children treats could create a rebellious habit when they’re old enough to buy it themselves.

After years of struggling with my weight when I was younger, I remember discovering one day as an adult that dark chocolate was actually good for me. It was a glorious day indeed.

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On a brighte brighter note Lori Welbourne But “only a little bit,” according to the famous Dr. Oz, who recommended eating one small square a day.

Good grief. That’s as unnatural as eating one measly potato chip and then closing the bag.

Whoever first said “everything in moderation” should be given a giant chocolate bunny and a huge bag of potato chips this Easter. I, on the hand, will be feasting on a big head of purple cabbage. Yum.

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Key forestry values must be protected

I read with interest the article in the March 28 edition titled ‘Province could relax the rules.’

Although I am not

in agreement with several of the comments made I was particularly troubled by the following statement, “the province is looking at several forestry rules to free up unallocated timber” For those who may not know, the rules being talked about are those put in place by

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“I think it’s a good idea, because if they can wrap it up it will be a big weight off everyone’s shoulders. ”

“It’s unjustiable.

It’s going to go through regardless, but there’s so many people in this country that are against it.”

“It should take less than a year, because even if you say no they’re still going to do it.”

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society to protect values other than timber, things like caribou, moose, deer, goats, other wildlife, fisheries, watersheds, tourism and recreation and biodiversity within forest ecosystems.

The rules, to varying degrees, reserve some timber so that these other values are not degraded.

What this means is

that this timber is in fact, allocated, just not to timber harvesting.

The suggestion put forward to relax these rules in order to harvest more will degrade many of these values.

I would however make an exception when it comes to visual quality.

I think a strong case could be made to relax

conditions around visual quality provided only dead pine was removed and the relaxed conditions were only in place for as long as the dead pine is expected to be useful.

This would get these stands to green up more rapidly, reduce fire hazard and contribute something to current and future timber supply.

It is worth noting that the Lakes Land and Resource Management Plan provides for visual objectives to be compromised as a reasoned response to catastrophic windthrow or beetle infestations.

Even with a relaxation of visual quality objectives a significant drop in timber supply is coming within the

next 10 years.

If, however, decision makers choose to pretend that we have lots of unallocated timber in the Lakes timber supply area, then my fear would be that we will seriously degrade the other values and our area may start to resemble Mordor.

Gunter Hoehne Burns Lake

Political spotlight falls on Cummins T

he information age might have sped up B.C. voters’ mood swings, but the basic dynamic hasn’t changed since the days of Social Credit.

When familiarity breeds contempt, people vote to reject the familiar and see what happens. Or as one radio talk-show caller summed up his decision to climb on board the B.C. Conservative bandwagon, he knows two things about leader John Cummins: “He’s not Adrian Dix and he’s not Christy Clark.”

It’s been more 21 years since Gordon Wilson reshaped B.C. politics and launched the modern-day B.C. Liberal Party with a

single quip in a leaders’ debate between a bickering Rita Johnston and Mike Harcourt.

Cummins has about a year to show he’s earned his rising poll numbers, and to refute the conventional wisdom that he’s the best friend the NDP has had since Wilson put them in power and later joined them.

So let’s get to know Cummins a bit better. He’s 70, and has an 18-year record as a Reform-AllianceConservative MP. His Ottawa days are mainly remembered for battling treaties and aboriginal-only fisheries, and for being the first Reform MP to reverse himself and take the MP pension.

That pension pays him

about $100,000 a year as he tries to build a second political career in B.C. Another legacy of Cummins’ federal record is his support for the harmonized sales tax. As he hastens to clarify, he supported Conservative legislation to enter into HST deals with any province, which Ontario and B.C. subsequently did.

Cummins said B.C. could have brought in the HST at a lower rate to reflect its broader reach, as Atlantic provinces did.

But they tried to make it a “tax grab” and now they’ve “poisoned the well” for many years.

“We’re going to have to pay the price

I guess, in the sense that where it has been introduced, it has been shown to have grown business,” Cummins said. “Think tanks on both the left and the right have come to that conclusion.”

To me this beats the NDP’s crude coffeeshop populism that simply ignores HST benefits for small business and the poor.

Speaking of crude, Cummins further distinguishes himself from the B.C. Liberals by endorsing the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline to Kitimat.

He applauds the federal government for moving to place limits on submissions to federal environment hearings, citing the

thousands of Internet sign-ups that have clogged the Northern Gateway hearings.

His record on aboriginal issues suggests he has little sympathy for territorial objections from First Nations, those with treaties or those without.

The April 19 byelections in Port M o o dy - C o q u i t l a m and Chilliwack-Hope offer a chance for the B.C. Conservatives to present policy alternatives.

So far they’re against gas taxes, especially the carbon tax, against a second Metro Vancouver garbage incinerator, and in favour of fixing the “catch and release” justice system. These

are the slogans that stand in for actual policies needed to govern.

Cummins will be going door to door in the by-elections, especially in ChilliwackHope, where he believes his upstart party has a real shot at winning.

He offers a telling anecdote about the last time he was doorknocking in Port Moody, the premier’s former hometown.

The B.C. Liberals have suggested the B.C. Conservatives chose Christine Clarke as their candidate to capitalize on the premier’s name recognition.

That wasn’t what Cummins and his previously unknown candidate found when

B .C. Views Tom Fletcher they first started campaigning.

“She’d say hi, my name is Christine Clarke, and the doors would close rather quickly,” Cummins said.

Now she identifies herself as the B.C. Conservative candidate, then gives her name.

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MOVING EXPENSES

NDP test forestry plans in northwest B.C.

What conditions make moving expenses a valid tax deduction?

By Natalie Cameron

You may deduct certain moving expenses if you move within Canada at least 40 kilometres closer to your new work place to earn wages or income through self-employment, at the new location. You may not claim expenses which have been or will be reimbursed.

There are many moving expenses which are commonly overlooked.

The straight-line method of measuring the 40 km minimum distance has been replaced by 40 km measured over the shortest practical route.

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MLAs from the provincial NDP were in Prince George Friday talking to forestry companies and employees to test their forestry platform for next spring’s election.

“What Adrian’s asked us to do is to go into forestry communities, test the ideas that we have, make sure that we have detail around them to make sure we can be effective immediately given the opportunity,” forestry critic and Columbia River - Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald said of provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix. Macdonald said they were focusing on three main issues: raw

log exports, job protection and forest health.

“I think that most British Columbians would agree the level of raw log exports is a massive failure of the government,” Macdonald said. “We’re up to 5.5 million cubic metres of wood that’s exported in its raw form. I think most British Columbians would agree we could do better than simply knock down a tree and put it on a barge.”

Macdonald said the NDP would not stop the export of raw log exports, but instead limit it so the province could “get the most out of the resource as possible.”

He said in the 11 years of Liberal rule more than 5,700 natu-

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From left to right, labour lawyer Bob Deepak, MLA Claire Trevena, NDP forestry critic Norm Macdonald and MLA Harry Lali. ral resources and man- mill, it doesn’t mean 90 per cent ... we could ufacturing jobs have that you would nec- have as much as two Can students claim moving expenses as a tax been lost in the region. essarily do that, but million hectares of deduction?

He attributed part of what we have now public crown land that Students who move from full-time post-secondary school this loss to the removal is an ad hoc system should be replanted by attendance to take a job in Canada, including a summer of the Jobs Protection where certain commu- the provincial governCommissioner and nities have resources ment that remains not job, may be able to deduct the moving expenses from that the lack of legislative and government par- satisfactory restocked, employment income. framework to protect ticipation in trying which is a technical jobs. to save particular jobs term that means it Macdonald said the and other communi- should be replanted , BComm, CGA NDP would bring in ties are simply left,” he and it’s not.”

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Everyone carried food, a shovel, and fire-starting gear—the sort of set-up snowmobilers or skiers might have if they got lost.

McDonald said everyone camped 50 to 100 metres apart and dug in for the night in different ways. Some shovelled out tree wells and threw tarps over top. Others built leanto’s by a fire.

“Most of them realized the energy spent maintaining a fire overnight meant more energy was wasted than crawling into a sleeping bag and hopefully staying warm,” he said.

One person built a snow cave, a shelter McDonald says requires too much forethought and time to use in a real emergency, noting that it can take hours for the snow mounds to settle.

For new recruit Tim Van Leeuwen, the March 23 test was his first winter camp-out.

“I really enjoyed it,” he said, adding that next time he’ll do at least one thing differently—bring a wider shovel.

When the sun rose on the cold campers, McDonald said they found the best warmup was to simply get

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With blood flowing again, they started on compass drills (difficult when you need to pace your steps in snowshoes) and an avalanche rescue.

For the rescue, McDonald buried a dummy with a beacon stuck on “send.” The team honed in and dug it out using beacons and probes.

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“They come with directions, but the best thing to do is practice,” he said. “I’ve done it in my backyard—get someone to hide a beacon and go out and try to find it.”

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“Let there be bass.”

—Leo Fender

Strong bass isn’t a bad place to start if you’re building up a brandnew band.

When Houston Secondary’s new 22-piece band plays plugged, all the trombones, trumpets, saxes, clarinets and flutes can find their rhythm in the electric bass guitar.

But unplugged? For a big brass sound, nothing touches the tuba.

That kind of volume doesn’t come cheap, however. Quality tubas start at $2,500 and can easily double that.

Luckily, HSS had one hiding in plain sight.

“Our tuba hung in the art room for, I don’t know, possibly up to 15 years?” says band teacher Margaret Letkeman, laughing as she hoists the well-traveled instrument to show off its dents and dings.

“It had a paper maché replica of

the art teacher’s face hanging out of it,” she explains.

Letkeman was told the art room tuba was seized up, probably unfixable, kaput.

But she took it down anyhow, dusted it off and—just as students down the hall happened to be writing exams—she sounded out a great big boohrum.

Principal Scott Jackson, who plays baritone and dared to pick up that tuba at a recent band practice, says HSS was missing something before the band started up, and it’s great to hear that sound.

On volume alone, it’s certainly hard to beat a full school band.

Letkeman says the students can push about 90 decibels—something like a melodic subway train.

That big sound comes thanks in part to the tiered choir risers in the band’s practice room. They space out all the sections so that no musician gets muted behind another.

But the volume rose gradually last Friday afternoon, as students filtered in one by one to warm up

Vinny Ophus gives the HSS band its bass line at practice Friday. As well as guitar, Ophus is getting a handle on the fingerings needed for Houston Secondary’s recently restored tuba.

Flutists Keely Williams, Sydney Morgan and Shanelle Vienneau hit the high notes during a band practice last Friday. for what must be their most toe-tapping class.

Up in the back row, right, Nathan Kendall grabbed a seat and unpacked his alto sax. It’s a big venue compared to the one he played before the band struck up in February.

“Well, he played sax in the hallways all the time,” Letkeman said. “He had nowhere else to play.”

For many students, brass and woodwind instruments are entirely new. That can be a challenge, Letkeman says, especially if you’re playing a reed instrument that can squeak and squawk.

“We’ll be playing away, rockin’ it out and then all of a sudden—’whee!’” she says.

“And it’s okay. Nobody gets embarrassed here.”

“These kids are very, very tight.”

Playing together and often has already put the band well ahead of Letkeman’s expectations.

“We’re playing stuff we’re not supposed to be playing,” she said with a smile.

The Entertainer, arranged for multiple sections, will be ready for the HSS Arts Fair, along with a secret crowd pleaser that fans may recognize from a certain film featuring reptile pets turned Renaissance painters.

And looking ahead, Letkeman said she’s impressed the students have gotten so far finding altered notes in trickier blues and chromatic scales.

“By the third week, they knew all that stuff and where to find it,” she said.

Letkeman teaches piano, plays

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trumpet and the clarinet, but she is modest about her teaching role, noting how many tips and pop covers the students glean on their own time by watching YouTube clips and jamming at each other’s houses.

“Some of the parents have said, ‘Yeah—my kids had some friends over Friday night and they were downstairs playing,” she said.

“They’re motivated.”

Along with the art room tuba, the HSS band now has two of its own clarinets and an alto saxophone thanks to generous community donations. Instruments are always welcome, Letkeman said, as it offsets the cost of renting.

The HSS band will play Houston Secondary’s sixth annual Arts Fair, which also features theatre and visual arts, on Thursday April 12.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performances start at 6:30 p.m.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */††/†/**Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Terrain FWD (R7A), 2012 Acadia FWD (R7B) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. y$4,700 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Acadia FWD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ††0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Terrain FWD. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. †Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2012 Acadia FWD on approve credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current Ally Credit prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $34,995 with $2,599 down on 2012 Acadia FWD, equipped as described. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Δ2012 GMC Terrain FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTECŽ I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive segment based on WardsAuto.com’s 2012 Middle Cross Utility Vehicles Segment, excludes other GM models. ‥ Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM brands. ◊OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide.

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The B.C. Liberal Party has slipped in public opinion polls, but it’s still far out in front in the race for donations.

Financial statements released Wednesday by Elections BC show the B.C. Liberals collected more than $8.9 million in political contributions in 2011. About $5 million of that came from corporations, with most of the rest from individuals.

The B.C. NDP collected $4.4 million in political contributions last year. The vast majority was individual donations, with $831,000 from unions

and about $230,000 from corporations and businesses.

Large individual donations to the B.C. Liberals included $100,000 each from Richard Ilich and John S. Major, $50,000 from Teck Corp. chairman Norm Keevil, and $50,000 from Gwyn Morgan, the former EnCana CEO who now serves as an advisor to Premier Christy Clark.

Companies controlled by Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini donated a total of $128,000. Other corporate donors included Cactus Restaurants Ltd., which donated $42,500, and Earl’s with more than

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Railways, forest and pharmaceutical firms also lined up to donate to the B.C. Liberals, a trend that has seen the party collect roughly double the amount of the NDP over the past decade. Natural gas producer EnCana gave the B.C. Liberals $146,200, and the largest single donation of $210,000 came from

Vancouver-based mining company Goldcorp Inc. The B.C. Liberals finished 2011 with more than $1.5 million in the bank, although loans and other liabilities leave it with a surplus of just under $400,000 with an election just over a year away. The NDP finished 2011 with a deficit of nearly $100,000, in a year when both major parties had leadership conventions as well as regular costs of operation.

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Conservative Party is going into two April 19 by-elections with $124,780 in the bank.

Donations from individuals in 2011 total nearly $70,000, and account for most of the party’s 2011 income.

Their biggest donors are Ian G. Pyper and Margaret Pyper, who donated $5,000 each to the B.C. Conservatives last year.

Both the NDP and B.C. Conservatives call for an end to corporate and union donations to provincial political parties.

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Help Wanted LAND Surveyor req’d in Houston, camp job, wages negotiable, start immediately. Email resumes to info@bpdltd.ca or fax 250-769-5477

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Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

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Education & Awareness Assistant NWIPC is a non-profit society working to prevent and control invasive plants in central and northwestern BC. We are looking for a team player to be responsible for program coordination and delivery of an education and awareness program in the Smithers to Burns Lake area. Invasive plant management experience and/or training are an asset. Must possess strong writing skills and be creative, energetic, and comfortable giving presentations. The ability to work from a home office, a valid BC driver’s license and personal vehicle are also required.

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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION: GROUNDS HELPER – STUDENT LABOUR 8 HRS /DAY (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) MAY 1, 2012 TO AUGUST 31, 2012 LOCATION: Maintenance Department PAY RATE: $14.54 per hour QUALIFICATIONS: Preferences will be given to applicants with training or experience in Maintenance including, but not restricted to: • Enrolled in a post-secondary education program • Three months previous experience relevant to the position required • Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position • Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the exchange of data or information • Ability to use judgement in applying clearly established methods and procedures • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard • Valid Class 5, BC Drivers’ Licence • An exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract • Physical capability to perform the job duties

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POSITION: COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN STUDENT LABOUR 8 HRS/DAY (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) MAY 1, 2012 TO AUGUST 31, 2012 LOCATION: Technology Department PAY RATE: $14.54 per hour QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants with training, education or experience in the computer field including but not restricted to: • Enrolled in a post-secondary education program • Three months previous experience relevant to the position required • Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position • Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the exchange of data or information • Ability to use judgement in applying clearly established methods and procedures • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard • Valid Class 5, BC Drivers’ Licence • An exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract • Physical capability to perform the job duties

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Where to Worship Anglican Church of St. Clement 2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston 250-845-4940

Rev. Margaret Powell Services are: 10:30 a.m.

Sundays except 7 p.m. on the First Sunday of the month.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 2001 Riverbank Drive, Box 819, Houston

Phone: 845-2841 • Fax: 845-2823

Fr. Rectorino Tolentino Pastoral Assistant: Ronnie Cruz (Houston)

Mass: Sunday 11:30 a.m.

Weekly activities or events announced as they occur.

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Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday Prayer Meeting: 6:30 pm Sunday School: 9:45 am Everyone Welcome

Guru Nanak Sikh Temple Association P.O. Box 1784, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Phone: 250-845-2705 Santokh Singh Manhas 250-845-2217

Houston Fellowship Baptist Church 3790 C.R. Matthews Rd. Pastor: Larry Ballantyne

Sunday Service - 10:30 am Everyone Welcome!

Phone: 250-845-7810

Houston Christian Reformed Church 1959 Goold St., Box 6, Houston 250-845-7578

~ Everyone Welcome! ~

Services: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm

Houston Canadian Reformed Church SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM AND 2:30 PM Pastor Hendrik Alkema (hendrik.alkema@canrc.org) Office Phone: 845-3537 ~ Everyone Welcome ~ 3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston

New Beginnings Church Exploring the Hebrew roots of our Christian faith 2106 Butler Ave. (United Church Building)

Worship Service: Saturdays at 10:30 am Pastors’ Whelan Phone: 250 845-7516 Everyone Welcome www.nbcc4all.moonfruit.com/

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www.tolko.com DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Rodbusters in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and understanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing.

Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes.

Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project.

Approximate Journeyman Rodbuster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please respond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred.

Finishers must possess competency in finishing high tolerance floors. Knowledge & experience in using all finishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in floor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Cement Mason $31.82 This work will start 6/1/12.

Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Cement Mason/Finisher in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Work Wanted Retiree seeks caretaker position for lodge, farm, ranch, country home etc. Require quiet dwelling, can do small jobs. Email: bigbenscolt@gmail.com Phone (250)267-9545

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Merchandise for Sale

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Auctions AUCTION #1 - MAY 26, 2012 @ TOPLEY’S GARAGE This sale will include a good selection of antiques, a very large selection of tools, vehicles and equipment. To consign to the sale early in order for us to get your merchandise advertised, call Mike’s Auction Limited as soon as possible.

AUCTION #2 - JUNE 2, 2012 @ FORT ST. JAMES This a auction will be a very large tool and equipment sale - approximately 2,000 lots. If you would like to consign large equipment or vehicles, please contact Mike’s Auction Limited.

Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already extremely large sale.

MIKES AUCTION LTD. (250) 694-3497 or Cell: (250) 692-6107 or Egon (250) 694-3319 Cell: (250) 570-2055 Email: mike@mikesauction.net As soon as possible

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Scrap Car Removal Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BACHELOR, 1 AND 2 bedroom apartments in Fraser Lake starting at $450 - has laundry facilities.

Please call Darlene or Roy at 250699-7748

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Auto Services

Watch future papers for complete listings.

Furniture COLONIAL SOLID MAPLE DINING ROOM TABLE

3 leaves with 6 chairs and buffet - solid oak for sale - moving must sell $1500.

For more info call Sylvia during the day at 250-692-7791 or 250845-3568 evenings

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The Hometown Experts with a World of Experience® ONE OF A KIND! • Extensively renovated, tastefully decorated, spacious rancher on huge lot.

• Spacious open kitchen, dining and living with gorgeous laminate, fresh paint, new light fixtures.

• Huge master with 3 pc en-suite and large closet • Beautiful dark laminate throughout.

• Built in entertainment centre in living room.

$

169,900

PRICED FOR ACTION! • Great 4 bedroom starter on a 60x120 lot.

• 3 bedrooms up, 1 down, 2 bathrooms.

• Enjoy the mountain views from your back deck.

• Fridge, stove and blinds included.

$

99,900

SPLENDOR OF AMENITIES!

• Spacious custom built split level home on a huge corner lot.

• Huge country kitchen with patio doors off eating area to private deck.

• 3 bedrooms up, 2 below main. 4 bathrooms, sauna.

• New flooring, furnace replaced, 2 bathrooms being completely renovated.

• New Asphalt Shingles.

$

229,900

A HOUSE FOR ONE OR TWO! • 4 bedroom home close to schools.

• Rec room in basement with pellet stove.

• Outdoor sauna and large sundeck.

• Small wired workshop.

• Carport, paved drive.

All appliances included.

• Do a little and save a lot.

$

125,900

SPECTACULAR VIEWS! • …from this 72.26 acre parcel in Topley.

• Approx. 55 acres in hayfield.

Seasonal creek, dugout, mostly fenced.

• An amazing spot to build your dream home!

• Located in a scenic rural subdivision on a dead end road.

• Won’t last long… call today!

$

99,900

SCENIC 114 ACRES! • Located just west of Topley.

• On both sides of the highway.

• Fenced, hayfields and pasture areas.

• Original farmhouse adds character to property.

• Build your dream home and enjoy nature just outside your back door!

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

Lia Long 250-845-1147

Welding and Fabrication Business opportunity or equipment for sale from prior business in Smithers area.

Equipment noted, Accupress, Accushear, milling machine, lathes, total package, inquire @ job 250-847-7928, cell 250-877-2434.

Re/Max Houston 2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net

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Queen Dianne Jansson, top right, shows off a favourite quilt by her friend and fellow quilter Judy Morningstar.

Below, Houston and Smithers quilters pore over the quilts in Jannson’s trunk show, which ranged from traditional Irish chain quilts to the Japanese totes seen at right.

At bottom left, Jansson shows a three-block quilt, also in Japanese style, with an overlay of kanji script.

Andrew Hudson photos/Houston Today

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COMMUNITY Hosted By: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Houston OfÀce

Registration now Available Pick up forms at the Friendship Centre 3383 - 11th Street All Nations Soccer is a new initiative, offering a high quality soccer team experience for all kids who want to play.

Soccer teams, coaching & instruction for children ages 2-14.

We will Play late May-July 7th. Practice twice weekly.

Fun, Skills, Tournaments & more.

Registration $50 per child $25 for kids registered in Softball.

Due: April 27th If cost is an issue please contact us.

We are not pay to play.

For questions call 250-845-2131 or email aecdhouston@gmail.com

Houston Figure Skating Club

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All photos by trevorsowersphotography.com The 2012 figure skating carnival brought all kinds of work to the ice—from the airline pilot and flight attendants circling above to the farmers spinning at left.

At bottom, graduating skater Adam Ells gives his skating partner Samantha Fallows a twirl.

ston u o H COMMUNITY CALENDAR Please keep your announcements as brief as possible.

Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is 4 p.m.

Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as space permits. Items will be accepted via fax, email or dropped at the office. No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.com

Houston Public Library Upcoming Events... Baby & Me: Wed: 10-1am; Story Time: Wed: 1:30-2:30pm; Toddler Time: Fri: 10 to 11am; Yarn It All! – Wed, April 11 from 7 to 9 pm; After School Game Days – Thurs, April 12 & 26 from 2:30 to 4:30pm; Earth Day Rock Painting for Kids – Thurs, April 19 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm; Dessert Club – Tues, April 24 from 7 to 9 pm Call: 250-845-2256 for more info or to register.

Houston Secondary School is hosting their 6th Annual Arts Fair from 6-8:30pm on Thurs. April 12 at Houston Secondary School. The drama and music club students will be performing in the theatre at 6:30pm and the displays will be open all evening. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this showcase of student work in all curriculum areas.

NEW ARRIVALS - Ton of Books Sale (fundraiser for Telkwa Museum) Sat., April 14, 21, 28 at 10 am - 4 pm, Telkwa Village Office, Corner Hwy. 16 and Hankin. Contact: Janet 250-846-5258 Houston Secondary School RUGBY TEAMS are hosting a BINGO! April 19, Houston Senior Centre, Doors open at 6:30 Bingo Starts at 7pm. Concession available. Know your limit, play within it. For Help: 1-888-795-5611 or www.bcresponsiblegambling. ca. Houston Secondary School PAC gaming licence.

Bipolar Workshop - April 27, 2012 at the Houston Seniors Centre from 10 am to 2 pm. There is no charge and refreshments and lunch is provided.

The workshop is presented by Heather Megchelsen, a regional co-ordinator of the B.C. Schizophrenia Society. Register with Houston Community Services at 250-845-3484 before April 20, 2012.

The Houston Legion Branch 249: Darts Sat. at 7:30.

Meeting: 2nd Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General Meeting (we have not been able to get a quorum in months, members please attend) “Fit For Life.” Senior Exercise @ Cottonwood Manor on Mon., Wed., & Fri. @10 a.m. Call Hanne 8457414 or Bunny 845-7110.

Houston Community Services is open Mon. thru Fri. from 9am to 4pm We have clothing to give away. Baby clothing; women’s and mens as well as children of all ages. Come and check it out!

The Houston Retirement Housing Society is asking interested parties to provide their names for future vacancies at our Pleasant Valley Village apartments. Please call Roberta@250-845-2257.

Topley

Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested?

Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications.

No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a fire practice: Thurs. @ 1930 hrs (7:30 pm) Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices every Thurs. at 7:30 pm.

Topley Victory Church services: 10:30 a.m.

Granisle

Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1pm in the Seniors Centre.

Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall.

Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., 11 a.m. Bible study is Thurs. at 7 p.m.

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