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By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

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Scene of the present tailings facility at Huckleberry Mine. Mine expansion and extension of mine life needed tailings expansion. See page two for photos of the construction.

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The Huckleberry tailings expansion project is ahead of schedule and on budget.

Huckleberry contracted Arthon Belvedere joint venture for $30 million, to build a base for the main dam – 42 m tall, 175 m wide and 1.4 km long – which will form a new tailings pond two km east of the old one, said construction Project Manager John Allen.

Employing 200 people, Arthon Belvedere is working around the clock, housing workers at Sweeney Road camp two near Huckleberry and changing crews every ten days, getting as much as possible done before shutting down for the winter, probably by the end of

“We did think there would be some delays at the time, but fortunately as we worked through it, the project moved forward,”

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November, Allen said.

Work started in mid-March, so they faced challenges with snow and water management, but worked with mine managers to deal with it and were not significantly de-

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Granisle Morrison Mine project application denied

By Walter Strong Black Press

Granisle will likely not see any prosperity from the planned Morrison mine project. Pacific Booker Minerals’ (PBM) application for an environmental assessment certificate was denied on Oct. 1 by

the B.C. Ministry of Environment.

The proposed project was to be located at Morrison Lake, 65 kilometres north of Smithers at the headwaters of the Skeena River.

In an Oct. 2, 2012 press release from the Lake Babine Nation, Morrison Lake is de-

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Over 200 work on Huckleberry tailings dam project

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Over 200 have worked all summer toward expansion of the Huckleberry Mine tailings site. Work will shutdown for winter and resume next spring to continue the three year job.

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layed as a result, Allen says.

“We did think there would be some delays at the time, but fortunately as we worked through

it, the project moved forward,” he said.

The dam, engineered by Amec Earth and Environmental Limited, will have the base finished by

Arthon Belvedere by July 31, 2013, said Allen, adding that it will continue to be built up each year after that until 2019 when it reaches a

height of 92 m.

Allen says Arthon Belvedere will also build four small dams to protect the environment and control water leakage from the

main dam.

There are mechanics, engineers, first aid workers, and equipment operators employed at Huckleberry, and at least a quarter

of them are local, including some workers displaced by the Burns Lake mill fire, Allen said.

Arthon Belvedere also made an agree-

ment and employs some Cheslatta Carrier First Nation people, because it’s their traditional territory, said Allen.

“They’ve been a great partner to work with,” Allen said.

“They’ve been very supportive of the project.”

Arthon Belvedere trained and then employed some people in operating equipment, hiring a few who had done training with the British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association (BCAMTA).

“It’s actually been a great project to work on, we’ve really gelled as a team and the mine’s been very supportive of us, and vise versa,” said Allen, adding that with this summer’s weather and no severe accidents or incidents, the project is ahead of schedule and on budget.

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In our opinion:

Been there, done that The recently released study of how northeastern BC is coping with its oil and gas fueled economic boom could be boiled down to a four-word slogan you might find on a t-shirt—“been there, done that.”

And that’s what turns the study into essential reading material for the northwest because we’ve never been there and done that when it comes to sudden and large economic growth.

Formally called “Lessons from Economic Upswings: A Case Study of the Peace River Region” the document is based on interviews of key players and discovers what worked and what didn’t work, and why, when people, money and industry flooded the northeast.

The study’s sponsors – Kitimat-Terrace Industrial Development society, the Terrace Economic Development Authority and the District of Kitimat – quite rightly decided it was far better to get in front of what might happen here than to be swept away once it all starts.

The crucial points raised by those from the northeast? Organizations and people need to communicate as early as possible and as much as possible. And as much coordination as possible is needed to avoid duplication of effort.

Put another way, communication and coordination translates into regional cooperation.

That might be a tall order for a region such as ours with multiple levels of government. But it’s not an excuse for not trying because there is really no alternative.

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I am not a kangaroo Two weeks ago I wrote a column about losing 25 pounds this summer by changing my addiction from junk food to an addiction to healthy food and exercise. Pleased with my mental transformation, I now continue to work on my physical goals which include toning up, getting stronger and shedding about 10 more pounds.

I say “about” 10 more pounds because it’s not the number on the scale that matters, but the way I look and feel. The number is just a guesstimate.

Over the last few months I’ve been working out daily: the treadmill, walks around the lake, hikes, weight training - that kind of thing. For the last phase of my mission I thought I’d step

it up a notch and allow my friend Carly from Vo2Max in West Kelowna to become the boss of me for four or five hours a week.

After attending my first day of her brutal boot camp, I was thrilled to wake up the next morning feeling like a little old lady, barely able to crawl out of my own bed.

Every muscle ached, and I loved that because I knew my body had been worked so much harder and different than when I exercise on my own.

I would just like Carly to know one important thing: I am not a kangaroo.

I can not jump rope, jump up on benches or perform that horrendous movement called the burpee with any kind of grace or accuracy. In fact, I feel and

look like a complete tool every time I try.

After all the hopping around she had us doing in my first class I foolishly expected less of it in my second. I was wrong.

I understand that these explosive movements can get the body responding more dramatically than with the more comfortable physical activity I’ve been doing on my own, but that doesn’t make me love doing it. I remind myself though, that if I can change my life-long junk food addiction to a healthy food addiction, anything is possible.

My husband, on the other hand, has no interest in learning to love Carly’s boot camp.

“No thanks,” he said decisively when

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I asked him if he wanted to try a class.

I can’t say I was surprised. Although I would enjoy watching him struggle like me, I know it’s not his thing, and when it comes to exercise I’m a firm believer in doing what you want to do or you won’t stick with it.

“Moderate exercise will only get you moderate results,” another fitness trainer told me recently. Perhaps that’s partly true, but moderate results are a lot better than none and I’d rather see my husband doing something he likes rather than doing something he’s not into and giving up.

I might not like jumping, but after avoiding exercise classes most of my life, it turns out that I really love turning my brain off and following

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne someone else’s lead for awhile. I know I look ridiculous performing some of Carly’s orders, but I’ll get better after attending enough of her ever-changing classes.

And there’s nothing quite as gratifying as waking up a day after a great workout feeling like a little old lady. Except, perhaps, a little old lady who’s finally learned how to jump.

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Yes - 37% No - 63% Are you ready for winter?

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On The

Street What are you doing to get ready for winter?

By Jackie Lieuwen

Gene Shimel Retired “Having my truck evaluated for all its operational capacities.”

Laurie McIntosh “Firewood, putting kids’ summer toys away, like the trampoline. Packing up the yard, raking the leaves.”

Irvine Hiebert Canfor millwright “Getting my wood in, getting the furnace ready to go, doing a little yard work and getting everything put away.”

Cole Rennie “Training for hockey season.”

Premiers’ pipeline meeting short, not sweet Tom Fletcher Black Press

Premier Christy Clark’s meeting with Alberta Premier Alison Redford Monday lasted only 15 minutes, and didn’t resolve any of their differences about the Enbridge heavy oil pipeline proposal.

Clark spoke by phone with reporters after what she described as a “frosty and quite short” meeting with Redford in Calgary. She said she reiterated her government’s five conditions

for supporting the Northern Gateway pipeline, including one about B.C. needing a “fair share” of benefits from the line.

The other four conditions are for the project to pass a federal environmental review, and for “world leading” spill response on land and on water, as well as meeting legal requirements for aboriginal and treaty rights along the route from northern Alberta to Kitimat.

Redford told reporters in Calgary after the meeting that

she reiterated her position that giving up any of Alberta’s oil royalties is “a nonstarter.” She said she asked Clark to propose other ways that B.C. could increase benefits, but Clark offered no response.

“I gave her the opportunity, more than once in the meeting, to say that royalties aren’t on the table, and she didn’t take that, “Redford said.

Clark said it’s not her job to find ways of increasing benefits to B.C. “It is up to who-

ever is going to benefit from this project to come forward and advocate for it. In my view, that’s her,” Clark said. “I said to her, as it stands right now, there is absolutely no way that British Columbia will support this proposal.”

As Clark was preparing for her meeting, B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake told a Kamloops radio station that benefits for B.C. could mean more value-added jobs, such as refining the oil.

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B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford in 2011.

Election spending limits rejected again T

he B.C. Court of Appeal has rejected a second attempt by the B.C. Liberal government to restrict thirdparty election advertising before the next provincial election.

In a ruling released Thursday, the threejudge panel unanimously concluded that extending restrictions for 40 days before the formal 28-day election campaign is still an undue infringement on freedom of expression.

An earlier restriction,

extending 60 days before the 2009 election campaign, was struck down after a group of public sector unions challenged it in court.

Attorney General Shirley Bond said Thursday the government will not appeal the latest ruling or attempt new restrictions in advance of the May 14, 2013 vote.

Bond said the latest legislation met some of the court’s tests of fairness, but the government was not able to show that third-

party advertising had unduly influenced voters in B.C. She said the U.S. election system shows what can happen when unlimited spending by wealthy interest groups dominates elections.

“I think the court has provided us with a very thorough analysis and clear reasons, and have concluded that any restrictions to the advertising in the preelection period is unconstitutional,” Bond said. “We sent this case to the B.C. Court

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“We sent this case to the B.C. Court of Appeal for advice, and we are going to accept that advice.”

of Appeal for advice, and we are going to accept that advice.”

Former attorney general Wally Oppal made the original amendments to the B.C. Elections Act in 2008, saying they were needed to prevent election debates from be-

- Shirley Bond ing “hijacked by third parties.” The amendments limited political parties to spending $2.2 million in the 60 days before the official 28-day election campaign, and advocacy groups such as unions and business groups can spend only

$150,000 during that time.

Oppal, his successors Mike de Jong and Bond have all argued that more restrictions are needed since B.C. went to scheduled elections every four years, which allow interest groups to time their advertising to avoid the caps imposed during a formal 28day campaign.

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation, the B.C. Nurses’ Union, the Canadian Union of

B .C. Views Tom Fletcher Public Employees and the Federation of PostSecondary Educators originally challenged the spending restrictions in court.

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BC Hydro promotes energy saving

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They may cost more, but in the long run using energy saving light bulbs and appliances will save you

money and energy at the same time.

That’s the message BC Hydro is sharing this month as part of its Power Smart month campaign.

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Skaters Seminar

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Over the Thanksgiving weekend some local figure skaters and co-coaches: Adam Ells and Kelsey McEwen attended a skating seminar in Prince George.

This seminar had coaches from all over the province helping our skaters with jumps, stroking, flexibility and strength. A great seminar to start the season.

Shown L-R are Miranda Rodway, Maggie Kenzle, Savannah Sommerfeld and Hailey Kettle (missing from the photo: Jessica Ells). These brave girls were up at 6:00am every day for skating.

Management spokesperson Kevin Aquino said.

The average household energy consumption amounts to 11,000 kilowatt hours a year.

Energy savings as well as pocket book savings can also be had using Energy Star appliances and televisions, Aquino added.

“Energy Star televisions save customers 30 per cent on their electricity bill and Energy Star fridges and freezers will cut up to 20 per cent on electricity usage,” he said.

Getting retailers onside is not a difficult task, BC Hydro Business Development Manager, Robert Lee said.

“In dealing with retailers and manufacturers they’re always for a way to differentiate themselves in the market place,” Lee, who’s been with BC Hydro for five years said.

“People are caring more and more about energy efficiency and conservation and being green in general.

“So by partnering with BC Hydro and Powersmart they can get a bit of an edge in the marketplace.”

The challenge, rather is to encourage consumers to spend a little extra for the energy saving bulbs, or

to purchase Energy Star appliances as opposed to less efficient appliances, and that, Lee said, is the focus of the Power Smart program.

For example, there are now light-emitting diode (LED) lightbulbs which can last about 25 times longer than your average incandescent light bulb, but they cost more than regular light bulbs.

“These are energy star bulbs, they’ve been tested to meet Energy Star criteria,” Lee said.

“So we participate to help make customers aware these products are available, what the benefits are for them, their home utility bills and the province as a whole,” Lee said.

“Our incentive programs serve to help the consumer bridge the price gap and spur adoption of the energy saving products.”

The energy savings are good for the province as well, Aquino said.

On an annual basis, more than 30,000 energy-efficient appliances and about 400,000 energy efficient lightbulbs are sold, which, combined, cuts the provincial energy use by about 3,400 GWH.

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SCADA leak detection testing

By DeLynda Pilon PG Free Press

Enbridge has been testing its supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system as an ongoing project for years, however those efforts were redoubled following the Marshall incident.

“In fact we have been doing this for many, many years.

This is not just as a result of the Marshall incident,” Barry Callele, an expert witness on behalf of Enbridge before the Joint Review Panel Thursday, said of the testing.

“Certainly there’s been, obviously, an increased focus on this and a redoubling of efforts to ensure that we are protecting those that live along our right-of-way and the environments that we pass through.”

Callele was responding to cross examination questions directed at him from Tim Leadem, a lawyer representing

three environmental groups, ForestEthics Advocacy, the Raincoast Foundation and Living Ocean.

On July 26, 2010 877,000 US gallons of diluted bitumen leaked into the Talmadge Creek, which flows into the Kalamazoo River, near Marshall, Michigan.

Instead of being caught by SCADA, the leak was reported first by locals who smelled a noxious odour, then later by a resident who saw oil spilling into nearby wetlands.

It was expected to take several weeks to remove the oil from the water, several months to clear the oil from the flood plains and longer to clean the marsh where the spill originated. A year later, 35 miles of the river remained closed.

Clean-up costs, originally estimated at $5 million, surpassed $585 million.

Besides questioning the leak detection systems used by

Enbridge, Leadem made a point of discussing construction aspects of the pipeline, the magnitude of the project and the use of contractors and subcontractors.

Leadem asked if there was a quality insurance program in place, in particular when it comes to welding the pipelines in place, a procedure requiring precision.

“Have you given some thought to how you would ensure that all of those hundreds, if not thousands, of welds that will have to be done on the pipeline are done in such a fashion that they’re safe and they’re not going to necessarily cause leakage and pull apart and fracture and things of that nature.

What are you going to do?” Leadem asked.

“All of our welds are subjected to a 100 per cent NDT inspection, which is either ultrasonic or radiography. In fact very recently in this regard,

and if you want to get into the details, we’ve submitted an extensive IR response to the JRP that gets into our detailed practices, including those that exceed code minimums,” Tom Fiddler, Enbridge expert, replied.

Leadem asked if those standards were also applied to contractors and subcontractors, and he was told they were. He went on to question the expert panel about another issue, one that resulted in Enbridge being fined just over $1,000,000 for work done primarily by contractors.

“Getting back to the question of contractors and the oversight of contractors, obviously, something went wrong with respect to Wisconsin .

We heard some evidence from you yesterday about the pipeline in Wisconsin which resulted in various violations under the Wisconsin Civil Code and Statutes relating

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The Houston Figure Skating Club held a sandbagging session last weekend and put together 200 bags between only three families! A big thank you to 7-11 for selling the bags and to Robert Anderson for donating the sand, the club very much appreciates it. Also thanks to Stuart Sommerfeld for being in charge of sandbags again this year. Shown L-R are: Dayton and Savannah Sommerfeld, Brent and Mckenzie Chudyk, Maggie Kenzle and Stuart Sommerfeld. Missing from photo were Tracy Chudyk and Ruby Kenzle.

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District of Houston

Newsletter ~ October 17th, 2012 edition Upcoming Council Meetings

Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons!

Council Meetings: Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month commencing at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at 3367 – 12th Street

Website: www.houston.ca Please visit the website for info on: • • • • •

Council Meeting Agendas Pool Schedule Arena Schedule Important Public Notices Tenders & Job Opportunities

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Tuesday, November 20, 2012

DistrictofofHouston Houston isishosting TheTheDistrict hostinga a

“Free Halloween Party” Wednesday October 31st Location: Claude Parish Memorial Arena, 6:00-8:30pm

“Free Halloween Party” Wednesday October 31

st There will be a Ghoulish Haunted House put on by the Houston Secondary School Drama Club, goodie bags, public skating, and a scary movie playing on the bigArena, screen. 6:00-8:30pm Location: Claude Parish Memorial There will be a Ghoulish Haunted House put on by the Houston Secondary School Drama Club, goodie bags, public skating, and a scary movie playing on the big screen.

The District of Houston is hosting a “Free Halloween Party” Wednesday October 31st The District of Houston is now accepting 6:00-8:30pm Location: Claude Parish Memorial Arena, donations for

“Halloween 2012”

There will be a Ghoulish Haunted House put on by the Houston by today to make your donation and Secondary School Drama Club,Stop goodie bags, public skating, and a get your poster. scary movie playing on the big screen.

Municipal Office Hours

The District of Houston is hosting a The Municipal Office located at 3367 – 12th Street is open Monday to“Free Friday, Halloween Party” Wednesday October 31st Lund Subdivision Fuel 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed onLocation: statutory holidays)Claude Parish Memorial Arena, 6:00-8:30pm Management Update - October 2012 Email: doh@houston.ca Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429

Fuel hazard reduction activities have been occurring over the summer season.

Treatments conducted within the Town core area have been completed for the season with the assistance of Ministry of Forest fire crews. Manual spacing/pruning and debris piling work will continue in the Mt. Davis Way area until winter conditions arrive. Debris piling for disposal through burning in the Lund Road cut-off area has been largely completed.

Disposal of debris through pile burning will be conducted during October and possibly early November. Burning will occur on days when appropriate smoke venting and other favourable weather conditions occur. Areas planned for burning include the east end of Lund Road along the cut-off to Mountainview Drive and possibly the Mt. Davis Way / North Road junction area.

Please contact the project manager, Doug McRae, at 250-845-9495 if you would like further information on project activities.

For Public Works There will be a Ghoulish Haunted House put on by the Houston Emergencies Secondary Drama Club, goodie bags, public skating, and a (example: water mainSchool break) Call the Municipal Office scary movie playing on the big screen. @ 250-845-2238 for a recorded

message with the contact number of the person on call.

Pool & Gym Phone: 250-845-7420 Email: reception@houston.ca

Arena Phone: 250-845-7432

Burning Permits Required All open burning within the District of Houston requires a Burning Permit all year round.

To obtain a permit contact the Fire Department at 250-845-2250

Toter Carts – Mandatory – January 1, 2013

The District of Houston will have mandatory Toter Cart usage for residential and institutional (churches) garbage collection effective January 1, 2013. There is still a limited supply of slightly used toter carts at a cost of $60.00.

For businesses that do not generate enough garbage for regular commercial bin service, the option is available for toter cart service. Contact the Municipal Office for more information @ 250-845-2238.

Dungate Community Forest Limited Partnership

Dungate Community Forest Limited Partnership is accepting grant applications from Non-Profit groups and organizations. Applications can be picked up at Houston Chamber of Commerce, District of Houston Municipal Office and Bulkley Valley Credit Union in Houston. For more info contact dungatecomfor@ houston.ca

“Marks of a Century” History Book

For a great Christmas gift idea, contact the Municipal Office to purchase a copy of the “Marks of a Century” History Book at a cost of $9.95 plus HST (total cost is $11.14)

Recycling in Houston Did you know that the Houston Recycling depot, • They will purchase automotive and equipment located at 2266 Nadina Avenue in the industrial batteries; area, accepts the following items for recycling?

• Virtually all types of ready-to-drink beverage containers can be recycled.

• Beverage containers, plastic milk jugs, #2 plastics, electronics, cameras, cell phones, florescent bulbs and ink toners; • Cardboard – flatten boxes (no waxy cardboard); • Mixed paper – separate into newsprint, office paper, glossy paper (magazines);

Please recycle and help save the environment by keeping as many items as possible out of the landfill. The items you return will be recycled into something new.

The above meetings are held at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street.

The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca

LEISURE PROGRAMS The Leisure Services Department is excited to offer these great programs:

Health & Fitness Aqua Fit Classes: Mon/Wed ............. 6:00-6:45am Mon/Wed/Fri ........ 9:00-9:45am (Senior) Tue/Thurs............. 4:00-4:45pm Fri......................... 6:00-6:45am (Deep Water) Zoomba @ Community Hall Tue/Thurs............. 9:00-10:00am Morning Circuit Training @ Leisure Facility Tue/Thurs............. 6:00-6:45am Fitness Fridays... 11:00-1:00pm Use the gym or go Lane Swimming for only $2

Special Programs Halloween Spooktacular Toonie Swim Fri, Oct 26 ............ 4:00-8:00pm Halloween @ Houston Arena (Free) Wed, Oct 31 ......... 6:00-8:30pm Tuesday Toonie Swims: 7:30-8:30pm SWIMMING LESSONS Monday / Wednesday Nov 05 – Dec 05 Sea Turtle ............. 4:00-4:30pm Salamander ......... 4:30-5:00pm SK 1/2 .................. 4:00-4:30pm SK 3/4 .................. 4:30-5:00pm SK 7/8 .................. 5:00-5:45pm SK 9/10................ 5:00-6:00pm Tuesday / Thursday Nov 06 – Dec 06 Starfish / Duck ..... 4:00-4:30pm Sea Otter.............. 4:30-5:00pm Croc / Whale ........ 4:00-4:30pm SK 1/2 .................. 4:30-5:00pm SK 3/4 .................. 5:00-5:30pm SK 5/6 .................. 5:00-5:45pm

Houston Public Library Phone: 250-845-2256 email: hlibrary@telus.net Website: http://houston.bclibrary.ca

Coming Events...

Story Time – Wed. afternoons - 1:30 to 2:30pm.

For parents and children from birth to 5yrs old until Dec. 12th Teen Pizza & Movie Night – Oct. 18 from 6-8 pm.

Please register in advance!

NID Matinee – Oct. 19 from 2 to 3:30 pm Children’s Author, Lydia Millet – Oct. 25 from 2:30 to 4 pm Technology Petting Zoo – Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 pm PJ Story Time – Nov. 8 from 6 to 7 pm Teen Pizza & Movie Night – Nov. 22 from 6-8 pm.

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NID Matinee – Nov. 23 from 2 to 3:30 pm Mark Zagwyn Photography – Nov. 15 from noon to 5 pm

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My column on skills training a couple of weeks ago gave short shrift to the NDP position: tax the banks and hand out grants for women’s studies, sociology and other worthless pursuits, while skilled jobs go begging.

That’s a pretty crude caricature, so I sat down with NDP leader Adrian Dix in his legislature office last week to get a better sense of his thinking on the subject.

Dix has been devoting a lot of time lately to skills training, in trades particularly.

He meets frequently with business people now, and his recent speeches emphasize that every one of them talks about the growing shortage of skilled employees.

Dix credits Premier Christy Clark and jobs minister Pat Bell with making some good moves recently, announcing equipment upgrades for vocational programs around the province. He says it’s because the NDP have been “pounding away at them for eight months” about freezing advanced education spending in their March budget. Dix calls that a crucial mistake and predicts the government will reverse it soon.

“So I think, if we’re going to have a mission for four years as a government, if we’re elected, this is the mission: to start to address the skills shortage,” he told me.

In his speech to the recent municipal convention, and again at an NDP provincial council meeting, Dix zeroed in on B.C.’s apprenticeship system.

Since the B.C. Liberals took it from trade unions and set up a Crown corporation called the Industry Training Authority in 2004, the completion rate for apprentices has fallen to 37 per cent, he said.

Dix assured me he isn’t proposing to “blow up” the ITA, or hand control back to unions. They will have “a voice,” along with business.

Speaking to the NDP executive, Dix referred to Phil Hochstein, president of the nonunion Independent C o n t r a c t o r s and Businesses’ Association, as the symbol of trades training decline. Not surprisingly, Hochstein has a different take.

The 37 per cent figure is misleading, Hochstein said, because under the ITA there are currently 32,000 apprentices in the system, twice as many as when it was union controlled.

Many drop out in the first year, and Alberta claims a better completion rate because they don’t start counting until the second year.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com, tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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MINE from Page 1 The Lake Babine Nation has had serious concerns regarding the mine development application since it was proposed in 2003. However, as late as Aug. 29, 2011 LBN believed that these issues could have been resolved, but a proposal to line a tailings pond with a membrane ultimately failed to satisfy their concerns.

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The project is also being considered by the federal environ-

mental assessment agency. Although the federal agency acts independently of the provincial agency, both Chief Adam and Granisle Mayor Linda Mcguire believe that it is unlikely to differ in its assessment. A c c o r d i n g to documents submitted to the B.C. Assessment Agency, the federal agency has also expressed concern regarding the proposed project and it’s environmen-

tal impact. The negative environmental assessment does not preclude a new mining proposal.

“There are many mining companies that have had the opportunity to go back to the drawing board,” says Mcguire, “and I’m hoping that’s going to happen with Pacific Booker.”

Pacific Booker Minerals were not available for comment at press time.

System has been an ongoing project for years SCADA from Page 9 ing in northern B.C. and observing what happens in wet conditions with equipment,” he said. “ That’s not to say that there was any permanent effect. All of the wetlands that I mentioned -- and there was somewhere over 1,400 wetlands in that 321 kilometres, were all restored to the satisfaction of the regulator in final acceptance.”

Leadem said he was concerned about the track record Enbridge has dealing with wetlands.

“Can you really assure the people of Canada that you’re to be trusted, your company can be trusted to do this job?” he asked.

“I suppose the good people of Wisconsin were told more or less the same thing before construction debris was placed in their wetlands,”

He was told the project was 10 years in the making with large volumes of material filed. The company had come up with a preliminary design process, consulted with Aboriginal communities and included feedback into the design.

“And really, this is all meant for the JRP to evaluate the

- Tim Leadem proposal, for them to come to the conclusion whether there are any significant adverse environmental effects that could be associated with this project,” Ray Doering, Enbridge expert witness, said.

“I suppose the good people of Wisconsin were told more or less the same thing before construction debris

was placed in their wetlands,” Leadem said. “When I speak of trust, I speak of the trust that you’re trying to engender in the Canadian public, that your company is trying to engender in the Canadian public. And if I look at the track record and I’ve just focused on the construction, I’m not going to focus on the spill record, that’s coming later, then I’m not left with a great degree of trust.”

Fiddler said he took exception to the suggestion Enbridge fouled the wetlands in Wisconsin, and that ultimately the construction debris was collected.

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was it being left and covered. The problem was it wasn’t necessarily being picked up the same day it was removed.

“In any case, that aside, certainly as part of this project and our projects of recent recall, we’ve got an environmental protection and management plan for construction and within that we detail, and we’ll get into that in a future panel, all of the risk mitigation and work processes that we employ, progressively as a process and a methodology of management of construction that mitigates risks that were unfortunately incurred in Wisconsin,” Fiddler said.

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Marmon Financial Fabrications Salvation Army St. Anthony’s Church Houston Secondary School PAC is hosting a BINGO! Tower Communications Gerrit Keegstra Oct. 18, 2012 - Houston Senior Centre. Doors open Sausage Factory Home Hardware at 6:30. Bingo Starts at 7pm. Concession available.

Houston Fellowship Marshall Duzan Draw for a gift basket full of goodies!

Baptist Church Hannah Duzan Houston Public Library Events... Houston Public Houston Christian Ties, Darlene & Carl Library Story Time for children ages 3 July to 5 2007 will run Bulkley Valley Credit Union School Prins every Wed. until Dec. 12 from 1:30-2:30 pm. To EPS Logos to be supplied to Newspapers Rob Jaarsma Ann Wilson register or for more information please call the library at 250-845-2256. Baby and Me and Toddler Time will In Stitches Gems Pantone colours: Pantone 287 Blue not be available for the Fall session. • Oct. 18 – Teen Brandon & Tammy Canadian Reform Pantone 356 Movie Green Night from 6-8pm “Pizza and a Movie”: Snow Atkins Church Pantone 139 White Harvest And The Huntsman. Admission: $2/person.• The Farmer’s Bart Plugboer Oct. 19 – Non-instructional day family friendly movie and popcorn. “Big Miracle” will be playing from Dean Deteves Pentecostal Church 2-4pm. Admission is by donation. Children 6 & under T.O.P.S. B.V. Chiropractor must be accompanied by an adult. • Thurs., Oct. 25 A&W Martin & Linda Dykens 2:30 pm - Local children’s author Lydia Millett. Lydia will be doing a reading from her new book “Grey’s Stephanie Lieuwen Houston Food Mart Journey”. Her book will also be available to purchase.

The Apple Guy Rock Nest Black/Grey LogoRanch file Colour Logo File For more info call Marlee 250-845-2256.

Chad Beetlestone And to those who have chosen to remain Mountain View Dental Community Calendar proudly sponsored by anonymous.

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United Church Turkey supper and Silent Auction “Fit For Life.” Senior Exercise @ Cottonwood Manor Friday, Nov. 2 at the Senior’s Activity Centre. Supper on Mon., Wed., & Fri. @10 a.m. Call Hanne 845sittings are 5 & 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 for adults/ 7414 or Bunny 845-7110. seniors and $8 for children under age 12. For ticket reservations call Marianne Dekker at 250-845-3484.

Houston’s Serendipity Craft Sale will be held Sat. Nov. 24 from 10-3 at the Houston Mall. Vendors can pick up registration forms at Bizz’s Pet Grooming in Houston. For more info call Cindy at 250-845-2222.

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)

The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General Meeting Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd (we have not been able to get a quorum in months, Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices every Thurs. at 7:30 pm. members please attend)

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Houston Secondary Schools 2011-2012 yearbooks Topley Victory Church services: 10:30 a.m. are now in. Please contact the office to get yours or pick up your pre-paid copy. webpage: http://

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Seniors Bingo is every Tues. at 7 p.m. at Cottonwood Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd Manor. Entry is $1. Come out and enjoy a fun prize and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1pm in the Seniors Centre. filled evening. Lots of prizes!

Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire Houston Community Services is open Mon. thru Fri. practices every Tues., 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall. from 9am to 4pm We have clothing to give away.

Baby clothing; women’s and mens as well as children Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., 11 a.m. Bible study is Thurs. at 7 p.m. of all ages. Come and check it out!

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Houston Public Library Community Place project: Bulkley Valley Credit Union donated $817.54 to assist with the purchase of gaming consoles and systems and two games for the Community Place project. Their project is geared towards providing a variety of events for the local community youth; pizza nights, movie nights and games nights. These events support youth and adults alike.

Pizza night and movie nights bring in up to 30 youth. Contact the Houston Public Library for more information on their programs 250-845-2256.

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1999 Vancouver Apimondia, the world he says, which is one of the reasons he 1999 Vancouver Apimondia, the world he says, which is one of the reasons he at at $3 $3 per per container, container, he he said. said. a local carpenter, to get the But But Ludditt Ludditt has has sold sold his his bees bees this this council of met believes his helpsit with allergies.

He council of beekeepers, beekeepers, Ludditt Ludditt met exexbelieves his honey He makes makes the the lotions lotions with with beeswax, beeswax, spring project started. porcupine eaten walls with the time is done. spring because because of of medical medical reasons, reasons, planplanperienced beekeepers that has kept in andHe believes has perienced beekeepers that he cement He believes the the honey has medical medical honey, natural natural oils, oils, glycerine, glycerine, water water and and ning to be a consultant for Dana Gies“The great thing about board, repaintThehoney restoration cost honey, ning to be a consultant for Dana Giescontact with, he said. value for those with allergies to airborne a little Borax, sometimes adding bath oil contact with, he said. value for those with allergies to airborne a little Borax, sometimes adding bath oil Dale is that he’s a retired ing, said Favron. more than the grant monbrecht brecht and and Michael Michael Rourke, Rourke, the the two two amaamaFor first few years 40 per pollen and like.

For the the but firsthe’s fewvery years he lost lost 40 also per built pollen and the the ey, like. to give give aa scent, scent, he he says. says. carpenter, in- he They an eightbut with volunteer work to teur teur Houston Houston beekeepers beekeepers who who bought bought his his cent of each aa tablespoon aa day will Ludditt cent of his his bees each winter, winter, said Ludditt, “About tablespoon day and will reduce reduce Ludditt reports reports that that people people have have found found terested in bees the project, and said footLudditt, deck around “About the lookfrom Friesen others bees, he said. bees, he said. which on higher end the your allergic which isdone on the the higher end of of out the average average your allergic reactions,” he says. says. his creams creams help help with with skin skin rashes rashes such such as as so he’sis a lot of extra that people can tent reactions,” from the he community and his Giesbrecht Giesbrecht and and Rourke Rourke will will carry carry on on expected loss, 25 to 40 per cent.

And though years ago at the world eczema, said Ludditt, adding that he is expected loss, 25 to 40 per cent.

And though years ago at the world eczema, said Ludditt, adding that he is work,” said Kelly Favron, a on, said Hikers director a few donations, they got the Houston beekeeping along with John the Houston beekeeping along with John But he brought to of his was reBut now now he has has brought itit down down to only only council of beekeepers, beekeepers, his honey honey wasthey re- sending sending six six containers containers to to family family friends friends Houston Hikers director.

Jonathan Vancouncil Barneveld, done most of what Siebenga and and Devon Devon McKilligan, McKilligan, two two five per each winter, because he quested ton, himself says fiveThe per cent cent lost lostand eachother winter,adding becausethat he although quested by byitthe thewanted, ton, Ludditt Ludditt himself says on on Vancouver Vancouver Island Island who who asked asked for for more more Siebenga Hikers said Andy Muma, other local beekeepers, said Ludditt. other local beekeepers, said Ludditt. stopped buying bees he doesn’t stopped buying volunteers bees and and instead instead raised heuntil doesn’t eat the stuff. after seeing seeing the the affect affect on on their their grandson’s grandson’s community won’t raised be usable nexteat the stuff.

Hikers director who after “I’ll “I’ll be be here here as as sort sort of of aa consultant, consultant, new the had “I’d have butter and new colonies from the bees bees that that had sursur“I’d rather rather was havein peanut peanut of butter and eczema. eczema. have colonies worked from all summer, summer, the lookout will charge the projand they’ll be carrying on the beekeepand they’ll be carrying on the beekeepvived the winter, said. jam,” he says.

Ludditt also makes a lotion with lanovived thethe winter, herepairsaid. jam,” he says.

Ludditt also makes a lotion with lanoredoing roof,he have beds, a new outhouse ect. ing,” he he said. said. has bought for Ludditt also Ludditt has not not bought bees for 15 15 Last October, October, Ludditt also started started lin that that helps helps heal heal cracked cracked and and dry dry feet feet or or ing,” ingLudditt the floor, fixing the bees and new picnic Last tables by For the finishing touch- lin Jackie Lieuwen Jackie Lieuwen By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

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History of the Owen Fire Lookout restored

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Owen lookout, which was restored this summer by the Houston Hikers group, has 55 years of history in the Houston community.

Built in 1957, the Owen Hills Fire Lookout was manned from May to September for about 20 years, said John Keefe, 1948-1961 forest ranger.

Dick Aitken and Bruce Campbell were the lookout men for most of those 20 years, manning it 24 hours a day, said Keefe.

Aitken, even with an artificial leg, was a quality lookout man

for eight years, and Campbell for 12, said Keefe.

“The tourists that used to go up there used to get a kick out of [Campbell], with a rifle around his back all the time and a big hunting knife hanging from his belt,” Keefe laughed.

And though the men painted the lookout every year just to keep themselves busy, they were valued members of the Ministry of Forests, doing a lot more than just spotting fires, said Keefe.

“The communication link that they had in the organization was quite significant,” Keefe said, adding that the Nanika look-

out, built in 1959, was not able to communicate with Houston and had to relay everything through Owen.

The strategic location made Owen quite valuable because of its significant help within the communication system.

1983 was the last year that Owen lookout was manned, and in 1989 it was considered a secondary lookout, only for emergencies, said Forest Protection Officer Jim Highsted.

Then, in 1990, they built Story lookout on the shoulder of Morice Mountain, which has a better view than Owen, Highsted said.

By 2000 Owen

lookout was in pretty bad shape, but they did some clean up around the lookout because people were talking about making it into a recreation site, said Highsted.

But they didn’t do any real repairs because of their budget, Highsted said, adding that it’s great that the lookout is now being restored because it’s quite a nice hike.

Now, with efforts from Houston Hikers and other community volunteers, Owen lookout will become a valued site once again - this time as a scenic and historic destination for hikers, bikers, snowshoers and skiers alike.

Andy Muma, a Houston Hikers director, and his wife Mary Robinson take a break from the Owen lookout renovations.

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Above, volunteer group works to renovate the Owen Hills Fire Lookout.

Below, volunteers Mary Robinson, her grandmother Delores Robinson and Jocelyn Bell do some painting on the lookout.

Recently, in this space, I mentioned the extra care and attention that have gone into the planning of the Gateway pipeline route. I’d like to tell you now about another largely untold piece of the Gateway pipeline story — and that’s all the work we’ve done on pipeline integrity in order to prevent a spill.

monitoring, intrusion alarms, pipeline pressure, temperature, and vibration level, and several forms of leak detection technology.

Recently, we announced a series of safety enhancements that push Gateway far beyond the stringent standards of the pipeline industry.

Put simply, they make what was already a very safe project even safer.

We’ll also be fitting the pipeline with dual leak-detection analysis systems.

That means two entirely different means of highly accurate data analysis along the route, giving us a computerized model of pipeline flow, with information constantly being captured, updated, and monitored.

To begin with, the overall wall thickness of the oil pipeline will be increased by 19 per cent, and the condensate pipeline by 14 per cent.

For water crossings such as major tributaries to the Fraser, Skeena, and Kitimat Rivers, that number will be bumped up by another 10 to 20 per cent. During the construction phase, we’ll ensure serious quality control during fabrication, ultrasonic or radiographic testing of every weld, hydrotesting and extra care in the backfill process.

All of our remote pump stations along the route will be staffed 24/7.

That means an extra level of security — with on-site personnel, in addition to remote control-centre operators, keeping tabs on video security

We’ll be making more in-line inspection surveys across the entire system — at a minimum of 50 per cent above current standards — plus full biweekly air patrols.

As a British Columbian, I know how seriously you value this strikingly beautiful province. I do too — and I have every confidence that Gateway’s pipeline integrity measures will keep it that way.

Janet Holder Executive Vice President Western Access Enbridge Inc.

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