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Mayor Bill Holmberg and Councillors Jonathan VanBarneveld, Dawn Potvin and Michalle Jolly try out the newly installed electric vehicle charging station in Steelhead Park. The $45,975 2013 Volt car from Sullivan Motor Products can run 70 km on a single charge and runs on gas as well. Houston’s charging station is free for public use, activated by a ChargePass card.

A new health committee got a $20,000 grant last week Monday to put towards preventative health in Houston.

Known as Houston ACT (Action Changes Things) Committee, the grant is a Northern Health initiative through Public Health to encourage healthier lifestyle, said Dawn Potvin, committee co-chair with Jim Aldrich.

Aldrich was appointed through Northern Health and Potvin through town council, to develop the healthy committee initiative in Houston, which came together November 2012, said Potvin.

“It’s time that we get everybody together and get active and be healthy,

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“The money is for events, education, and website to promote healthy lifestyles.”

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and focus on a healthier lifestyle,” she said.

Potvin says their main purpose is to educate and get people active, and they will use the grant money for public education, a website, and events that promote healthy living.

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Airport closes during scheduled events

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Houston council decided to close the airport for all uses and events at the airport.

At the council meeting last week Tuesday, CAO Linda Poznikoff said the District has been getting lots of requests for airport

use and parking fees, and staff needs direction about fees.

Poznikoff says previously they only had an aircraft parking fee of $12 per month, and recommended aircraft parking fees change to $20 per month for personal use, and $100 per week or $350 per month for

commercial use.

With the discussion about the airport, Councillor Rick Lundrigan says council decided last July that the airport didn’t need to be closed for driver training.

“I find that dangerous,” said Lundrigan.

He says he found out since then that

cones and pylons were left on the airstrip overnight between the days of a Saturday, Sunday driving school event.

Lundrigan says his concern is liability, and made a recommendation to council to close the airport for any function on the airstrip that doesn’t involve planes and to

charge $100 fee.

Councillor Shane Brienen seconded the motion.

L u n d r i g a n said they could subcategorize the bylaw to say they wouldn’t close the airport for functions using just the airport parking lot, but then that would bring up liability issues if someone were to run

out to the airstrip.

Mayor Bill Holmberg says he thinks the best way is to just close the airport. “That’s just the simplest, cleanest way,” he said.

Council agreed it would be best to close the airport for 24 hours for any function held there.

CAO Linda Poznikoff said they

also had an issue in the past where old fuel drums were left behind, so they recommended that council ask for a $1,000 deposit and proof of liability insurance.

Council agreed, and voted in favour the motion to close the airport and charge $100 for any functions there.

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The Houston Public Library floor repairs are complete and the library opened again to the public on Tuesday. Chief Librarian Toni McKilligan says programs are started again and story hour will resume Wednesday, March 6.

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The ACT website will have links to everything, where new people to town can easily find healthy living opportunities and contacts for how they can get connected, said Potvin, adding that they want to get all the clubs and organizations in town posted on their site.

One of the big events ACT is planning is a big, community-wide Winter Fest for next year, probably on family day weekend, said Potvin.

She says the event will be huge and

have things like a 24-hour outdoor hockey game, curling, skiing, and even a trade show in the mall showcasing things like Health and Stroke Foundation, MS Society and Diabetes.

“I see it as involving the whole community, literally, with every activity that you can think of,” said Potvin, adding that it will be a collective effort involving all the local clubs and groups.

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we’re going to be working on, is just getting everybody out,” she said, adding that they are hoping to get more people active on the committee, coming in here and there and getting involved in different events.

There are 12 executive members, all positive, enthusiastic and passionate about what they are representing, said Potvin.

“They are a really good group, it’s really exciting,” she said, adding that it’s hard to rein them in at times because they keep veering off with their excited ideas.

ACT meets this Thursday, and the last Thursday of every month, to plan how to move forward, and Potvin says they are eager for involvement from anyone interested in getting healthy and being active.

“It’s not inclusive. You can come anytime, you don’t have to be appointed, you just show up and we’ll get you involved,” she said.

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Council debates backhoe purchase

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Houston council is buying a $63,800 2008 Komatsu backhoe for the District of Houston.

The life expectancy of the current 1992 District of Houston backhoe is running short and the operating costs are getting too high, said CAO Linda Poznikoff.

Poznikoff says that new backhoe was included in the District budget for this year.

At the council meeting last Tuesday, Mayor Bill Holmberg stepped out from the backhoe discussion, saying that as branch manager at Finning, he felt obliged to step aside.

Deputy Mayor Shane Brienen chaired the discussion.

M i c h a e l Glavin, Director of Engineering and Development S e r v i c e s , recommended that

council buy the $63,800 Komatsu backhoe, listing several other options alongside.

“This seems like an awful tall dollar for a used machine,” said Councillor Rick Lundrigan, adding that he’s kept an eye on backhoes, wanting to get one himself.

Lundrigan says this time of year there is not a lot of variety for backhoes, but spring and early summer there are more options, new and used.

“Have we explored the option of going to a new machine, seeing as we’re going to spend this much money?” Lundrigan asked.

He also suggested they might wait to see if they could get a better deal when there is more variety out.

Glavin says he listed a new machine, a $101,000 Case 580, but council budgeted only $80,000 for a backhoe.

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“I cannot get a new machine for $80,000, he said.

He added that, based on suggestion from the finance department, he was trying to buy the backhoe before April 1 because then the tax

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flags.

Glavin says they tried out the Komatsu backhoe and it worked well.

The backhoe council buys must be tendered by law, Glavin said.

“How long is the

backhoe, it would affect municipal taxes.

“I think it’s something we should explore,” said Lundrigan, adding that a new machine would come with better warranty.

Lundrigan made

Council considers the pros and cons of the $63,800 used, 2008 backhoe verses a new backhoe.

will be only three per cent with HST, rather than eight or 10 per cent with PST and GST. Glavin says he considered options based on specific things, such as age, hours and brand reliability, but especially backhoe reach.

He added that they found a 2010 demo model backhoe with $10,000 warranty but it hadn’t been sold so it raised a lot of red

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tendering process?” asked Lundrigan, suggesting that council could explore more options and get tenders on some new backhoes.

“You’ve got a five to six week window here before April 1,” Lundrigan said.

Glavin said it would take 30 days for a machine to be tendered, adding that if council spent over the budgeted $80,000, which they would have to do for a new

a motion to explore more tenders, contact key people and tell them they need tenders within 14 days, and see what options come up.

Council voted first on Glavin’s original recommendation, and four councillors voted in favour of it, and two, Lundrigan and Councillor Michalle Jolly opposed it, so council is buying the $65,000 Komatsu backhoe from Pacific Truck in Houston.

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Go Canadians go, eh?

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on’t look now but it seems as if Canadians are making their way up the international

ladder.

The latest example comes inadvertently via the unexpected resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. An early and, if you believe the bookies, odds-on favourite replacement is Marc Cardinal Ouellet of Quebec. Just 68, youngish when considering the ages of others who have become the leaders of the Catholic church, Cardinal Ouellet is considered by many to have the right kind of experience to lead the church in the next decades.

Next up is Mark Carney, who is leaving his job as governor of the Bank of Canada to take a similar but extremely challenging job as the governor of the Bank of England.

Mr. Carney must find a way to prudently nudge a sluggish British economy into action.

Now look up. Way up. There’s astronaut Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to command the International Space Station.

His photos of Earth are stunning portrayals of not only our planet’s geography but the extent of the human footprint on its fragile surface.

Now we only need to correct the International Olympic Committee’s wrongful dismissal of free style wrestling (remember Carol Huynh of Hazelton and Daniel Igali of Surrey) as a core Olympic sport.

Once that’s accomplished, all will be right with the world, the Canadian world, that is.

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A children’s education fund set up by the B.C. government in 2007 is being distributed to parents, with a suggestion that they add to the fund for their kids’ education.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced in Tuesday’s budget that payouts of $1,200 will be made from the fund for each child as they turn six years old.

To qualify, registered parents have to open a Registered Education Savings Plan and apply for the grant before their child turns seven.

Eligible children are those born on or after Jan. 1, 2007, resident in B.C. with an RESP account set up by Feb. 28, 2014.

The budget also provides $32 million over three years for new childcare spaces, and a new early childhood tax benefit for families with young children, to take effect in April 2015.

It would provide up to $55 per month for children up to age six, administered through the Canada Child Tax Benefit system.

De Jong noted that an RESP is applicable to vocational, trade and college programs as well as university.

Mooning over living life When a meteor exploded over Russia last week with an estimated force of 20 atomic bombs, I was reminded of how teeny-tiny we Earthlings really are. I didn’t always think of myself in that way though.

As a youngster I thought the world revolved around me and that the moon was following my every move.

Whenever I went for an evening drive I’d sit in the back seat of the car gazing out the window, and there it was, right above me.

When I went to sleep at night, the moon was always there too, waiting for me to say goodnight before I nodded off.

I remember the first time I laid on the ground looking up at the stars, finally grasping just how vast our

world truly is. I don’t remember how old I was at that moment, but I recall, for the first time ever, feeling overwhelmed, as I realized that I was just one of a gazillion creatures in an astronomical solar system we know little about.

I became more interested in the world outside my own after that, and I started to understand how vulnerable we all are. Not just to the mysterious stuff that’s going on beyond our own planet, but to “Mother Nature,” and anything that can happen beyond our control.

Ironically, this newfound realization didn’t scare me, but instead, made me feel more fearless. It still does.

Somehow understanding that I’m just

a miniscule piece of the puzzle and not nearly as important as I sometimes think, helps me relax and enjoy life for what it is.

The news of the enormous meteor explosion over Russia, coupled with the news of the gigantic asteroid skimming our planet near Australia hit home and left me pondering my place in the world again.

Who cares if the house is a mess or I’m way behind with work or someone is angry about something I wrote in a column?

I’m just one little ant doing my best on the big old anthill and hoping a giant foot doesn’t come crashing down on me any time soon.

Of course, this perspective never lasts long and I always go

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back to taking myself more seriously than I ought to. But I like to think that I’m getting better as I age. In many ways I know I am.

As the years go by I care much less what others think, and much more about being true to myself. We may only live once, so we might as well try to live as authentically as we can.

And when it comes to the stress of raising children, living life and working towards big goals, I do everything I can to enjoy the process. When I fail, I’m lucky to have allies that will help.

“Imagine today is your last day,” one of my friends will say if she knows I’m stressed out about something.

“Cherish what’s truly important, because

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne you never know - you could get hit by a bus tomorrow.”

Or a meteor. Or an asteroid.

Remembering that life is a gift and that there’s no guarantee of its length can be like pumping gas into our fuel tank when it start running low. It’s important to keep on the winding road of life, and to thank our beautiful moon as we drive it.

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“It goes through cycles all the time. The weather does it’s own thing. You have no control over it.”

“Nature. We get lucky once in while. I’ve talked to older people that say that they’ve seen this in the past.

So I just think it’s a cycle.”

“The good Lord is in a good mood.”

“I don’t know, but we’ve had it before. It’s been a few years since we had such a mild one, but I can remember years when we’ve had warm like this.”

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New fishing regulations wrong Editor: First I would like to thank all of the businesses in and around Terrace who allowed me to put my petitions against the new fishing regulation, Proposal 808, where people could access them and contribute their displeasure by adding a signature to the list.

Next I would like to thank each and every one of the more than 820 people who have shown their support

in what I believe is a just cause. All these signatures have been sent to the fisheries department (Mark Beere) in the Smithers office of the Ministry of Environment.

Most people that I’ve spoken with were very upset, not only by the proposal itself but by the sneaky way that the DFO and others involved have tried to make sure that the new regulation was in place before the public was ever

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informed about it.

They admit that they don’t know

than any of the rest of us about what’s the right way to do

fished in the Kalum river in the winter, and on at least three

An act of God perhaps made them too weak to make

“They admit they don’t know what the trout/char stocks are in most rivers and streams in Region 6.”

what the trout/char stocks are in most rivers and streams in Region 6. To my knowledge they’re basing this proposal on the word of a select few who seem to know far more

things.

There are those who will tell you that catch and release does not harm the fish. Well, in the years when I was allowed to harvest “one” steelhead, I

occasions found dead steelhead with flies in their mouths and others that looked like they should have been healthy fish. I can’t imagine what happened to them.

to the spawning grounds.

Maybe some of the people who think that catch and release is the only way to increase fish stocks should eat a few fish. After all, it

is considered to be brain food.

They may think twice before walking all over the spawning beds in chest waders all day for the sheer pleasure of tiring a fish out and releasing it so that the next person can catch the same fish up or downstream from them, whichever way the fish has the strength to swim.

Mike Scott Terrace, B.C.

Can this really be it for winter?

Editor: The news media kept talking in early February about that disastrous snowstorm bringing only two feet of snow.

People were forbidden to drive on the streets and had to stay indoors until the storm subsided before getting out

the shovels.

I kept thinking about Kitimat in the 1960s when we would drive over as a family to see my brother, Robert and his family.

The snowfall covered the power lines and all kids were told to stay away from playing around the lines for

fear they would trip over them causing either a power failure or electrocuting themselves.

When I observed the scene for myself I had to suspend my disbelief!

Robert opened his door to a wall of snow, cutting him off from the great outdoors. He got an

old-fashioned bucket brigade going, digging at the snow and putting it in pails. The kids then ran with the pails to the bathroom and emptied them into the bathtub.

Someone would hose down the snow into water and it would drain off.

They did that

all morning. The streets were snow canyons and so were the driveways. The houses were buried in the stuff.

Well, Kitimat means the “people of the snow.”

That kind of snowfall apparently shifted to the east coast, thanks to global warming.

Governors around New England are already talking about rebuilding (from Hurricane Sandy) with this new climate in mind.

But I think the east coast in the future will get a light dusting, perhaps only two feet.

But we, back here in the northwestern

portion of B.C. will get heavy snowfalls again – back to the days when we walked waist deep in snow.

Don’t hold the garage sales for your snow blowers or shovels just yet; it’s bound to happen, eh?

Brian Gregg Terrace, B.C.

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any years ago, when I was much younger, I was driving up the Salmo-Creston Highway in my 1952 Ford pickup when I ran into a mean snowstorm. Snowflakes, the size of silver dollars, were coming down with hardly any space between them. The road was steep and I did not want to spin out. My windshield wipers could not keep up and I only had an area half the size of my fist to look out of. As I opened the side window to look ahead I realized I could only see 20 feet ahead of me.

My thoughts were racing through my mind. What was I to do? Will I spin out, drive off the road, is there a semi ahead? If I stop, some other vehicle might ram me from behind. I hope this snow storm blows over. I hope the truck does not spin out. I hope I don’t drive off the road. I hope God sees my predicament and helps me. God help me!

What kind of hope did I have in this situation? My hope was in the weather changing, in my truck not spinning out, in nobody being stopped ahead of me, maybe in God possibly being there and hearing my desperate cry for help. I call this a hope-so hope. I was not sure but I hoped it would turn out somehow.

Have you ever found yourself in such a situation?

Since that time, I have come to realize that I can have a different kind of hope, a know-so hope. Through faith and trust in God I realize that everything is really in his hands. He created this whole universe by the command of his word (Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 11:3). He designed the whole eco systems and knows the storms we are going through. He made us and knows how many hairs are on our head (Matthew 10:30). He even knows our every thought (Psalm 139). He knows the beginning from the end. He has my future in his hands. Even if I die he has a place for me in his presence forever (John 14:1,2). I can trust him no matter what happens.

What is your situation today? Does it seem desperate? My prayer is that you and I will be able to put our trust and hope in the Almighty God and say with the Psalmist in the Bible “Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and my God.” Psalm 42:5 (NIV)

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RCMP recover stolen logging truck

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

RCMP have recovered the logging truck cab that was stolen Feb. 12 from the Houston Industrial Park.

The 2006 Kenworth truck, stolen from 3005 West Third Street in Houston, was found abandoned near the Red Rock Scales in Prince George on Feb. 17, said RCMP Sgt. Rose.

Investigation into the Kenworth truck theft, led RCMP to a seemingly related theft that same night, Feb. 12, from a pickup truck on Third Street in the Industrial Park, said Sgt. Rose.

Seven hundred litres of fuel, extension cords, space heaters, a Mastercraft socket set and a red tool box were stolen from the pickup, Sgt. Rose said.

Sgt. Rose says that the night of the Kenworth truck theft, when Prince George RCMP spotted a truck driving dangerously, they stopped the pickup truck driving behind the logging truck, just to see if they were related or had any knowledge of the truck.

RCMP found that the driver of the pickup had no licence,

so the vehicle was impounded and the driver brought home, said Sgt. Rose.

A few days later, Feb. 15, RCMP found that the truck was actually stolen from Fort St. John, and inside the truck RCMP found most of the items stolen from the pickup in Houston, as well as other items stolen from other communities, said Prince George media liaison Cpl. Craig Douglas.

Sgt. Rose says the case is still under investigation and the driver of the stolen truck will likely face charges for possession of stolen property. *** RCMP got report of an attempted fraud Feb. 19 shortly after 12 p.m., said Sgt. Rose.

Sgt. Rose says a male caller phoned suggesting they were the person’s neighbour and claiming they were in the police station in need of bail money.

The caller said their voice didn’t sound like the person’s neighbour because they had a broken nose, and asked for banking and credit card information, Sgt. Rose said, adding that the person who got the call did not give the information to the caller, but hung up and called the

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RCMP. Sgt. Rose would like to remind people that such a call is likely a fraud and if someone is in custody and needs bail money, RCMP will likely call first.

Sgt. Rose says if anyone has experienced similar calls or attempted frauds, they can call RCMP. *** A vehicle on Hungerford Drive had two tires slashed on the passenger side between 8 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday,

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and arrested for being drunk in a public place, lodged at the RCMP station until sober. *** A van got into an accident on Hungry Hill at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 19, and it looks like he fell asleep, said Sgt. Rose.

Sgt. Rose says fire rescue and an offduty paramedic giving first aid along with two civilians to the lone-occupant driver, who was visiting from Alaska.

The driver was

their drivers license, said Sgt. Rose. *** RCMP were called at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 20, about a disturbance at 2035 Sullivan Way, said Sgt. Rose.

Sgt. Rose says a male threatened a female associate and left before RCMP arrived.

RCMP are looking to arrest the male for uttering threats and failing to comply with conditions of his probation order and the case is still under investigation, said Sgt.

“Tools and 700 litres of fuel were stolen from a pickup and recovered by RCMP three days later.”

Feb. 18, said Sgt. Rose.

Anyone with information is asked to call Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** A homeowner in Ambassador Trailer Court got into an argument with an associate Feb. 16 just after 10 p.m., and called RCMP to remove the person from their home, said Sgt. Rose.

Sgt. Rose says the person was removed

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Sgt. Rose says the vehicle was towed and based on evidence, RCMP demanded a roadside screen.

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Rose. *** That same night, RCMP found a second male breaching his probation, arrested him and released him after he faced 2 charges of breach before justice. *** Several males were reported to be fighting on the second floor of the 2035 Sullivan Way apartments at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Sgt. Rose said.

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To address concerns from the public that the construction of the pipeline will affect the environment, we have pledged to build it in such a way that natural wildlife habitats, migration routes and fish spawning sites will be respected. During the building phase, disturbances will be kept to a minimum by having construction vehicles access most of the pipeline using existing forestry roads. Instead of building all new bridge structures, it will use existing watercourse crossings where possible. When construction is completed on each section, soil will be returned and shrubs and grasses native to the region will be planted. If any large trees are removed to make way for the pipeline, a new tree will be planted in another location as part of Enbridge’s commitment to plant a tree for every tree we remove to build our projects.

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Left: Houston U10 Ringette player Abby Anderson takes the ring and beelines toward the Prince George net last Friday night.

Above: Houston U12 player Courtney Farrell whips around Prince George defenseman to fire the ring at the net.

Teams from Houston, Terrace, Quesnel and Prince George competed in the Houston Ringette tournament last Friday to Sunday, including teams from four separate leagues and children aged seven to 13.

A weekend of Sports in Houston Left: HCS wildcat Kelly Ewald cuts toward the net, looking for a pass from Jared Bishop.

Right: HCS wildcat Max Leffers fires off a shot from the three point line against the Terrace Seahawks at the Sr. Boys Zones last Friday.

Left: HSS wolverine Liam Daly fires the ball at the net from the three point line, playing against Hazelton Spartans at the Sr. Boys Zones last Friday.

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Newsletter ~ February 27, 2013 edition Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons!

Upcoming Council Meetings: March 5, 2013 March 19, 2013

Kyle Thomson was sworn-in as a Councillor on February 19, 2013. Councillor Thomson was acclaimed in a recent by-election to replace outgoing Councillor Bob Wheaton.

New Councillor

Staff Changes

The District of Houston would like to welcome Mark Wiber as the new Director of Finance and wish outgoing Director of Finance Tandra Bamsey all the best as she enjoys her well-deserved retirement after many years of dedicated service to the District.

The District would also like to thank outgoing Director of Engineering and Development Services Michael D. Glavin for his commitment and dedication to t he community of Houston.

Arena Schedule

All meetings start at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at 3367 – 12th Street

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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

The District of Houston has installed a new electric vehicle charging station in Steelhead Park to provide electricity, free of charge, to owners of electric vehicles. This station was partially funded by a grant from the Fraser Basin Council.

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

Email: doh@houston.ca Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429

For Public Works Emergencies (example: water main break) Call the Municipal Office @ 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

Dungate Community Forest

Dungate Community Forest is accepting applications from non-profit groups and organizations. Applications can be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce, District of Houston Municipal Office and the Bulkley Valley Credit Union in Houston.

Municipal Office Hours The Municipal Office located at 3367 – 12th Street is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on statutory holidays)

Please note that the ice surface at the arena will be removed after Saturday March 23, 2013. Information on summer programming such as floor hockey will be advertised in future newsletters.

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Last week, the District replaced an unstable section of the Library Floor – the floor is now good as new and the Library has re-opened!

Changes to Utility Billings

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Effective January 1, 2014 Annual Utility Billing will cease and all customers will be billed quarterly for the water, sewer and garbage user fees.

The quarterly utility billings for Water, Sewer and Garbage will be billed as follows: March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 with payment due in 30 days.

Quarterly billings are sent after the service period. Therefore, the prompt payment discount previously offered on annual (pre-paid) accounts will no longer be applicable.

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Business Licence Renewals Past Due

An owner or operator of a business within the boundaries of the District of Houston must hold a valid annual business licence for carrying on business. Business Licences must be renewed annually and are valid from January 1 to December 31 of each year. For information on how to obtain a business licence, please contact the Municipal Office at 250-845-2238.

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Annual General Meeting – Monday, March 4th at 7 p.m.

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H.O.P.E. Annual General Meeting – Thursday, March 7th at 7 p.m.

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It started in September 2007, when two teens at a Nova Scotia high school stood up for a younger student. David Shepherd and Travis Price, both in Grade 12, heard about a Grade 9 student at their school who had been bullied and threatened for wearing a pink polo shirt on his first day of school.

They decided they should do something about it and bought 50 pink shirts and tank tops to wear to school the next day.

They also went online to round up support for their anti-bullying cause, which they dubbed a “sea of pink.”

It worked. The next day, dozens of students were outfitted with the discount shirts, but even better, hundreds of students showed up wearing their own pink clothes, some from head to toe.

The bullies were reportedly never heard from again.

This year, Feb. 27 is Pink Shirt Day in B.C. and other parts of Canada, an annual anti-bullying event that started after the now-famous 2007 “sea of pink” campaign.

The need for awareness and action against bullying remains as strong as ever say those involved in the pink event, including local radio station CKNW, Black Press, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, and London Drugs, where people can buy the official pink shirts for 2013.

“Awareness of what bullying is and understanding that it hurts is important,” says Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver president and CEO Carolyn Tuckwell.

“It isn’t just a rite of passage. It doesn’t have to happen. And it’s relevant to everyone, whether in school, after school or in

the workplace.”

According to www. bullyingcanada.ca, as many as 25 per cent of children in Grades 4 to 6 have been bullied and approximately one in 10 children have bullied others, while a 2004 study published in the Medical Journal of Pediatrics found that about one in seven Canadian children aged 11 to 16 are victims of bullying.

It is important to recognize what bullying is, and that it happens in many forms –

Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday Feb 27th verbally, socially, physically and online (cyber bullying), says Tuckwell.

“By wearing pink, people show they’re making that commitment, to not let bullying happen,” she says.

Tuckwell and others emphasize that the pink shirt is secondary to raising awareness about bullying and getting people involved.

B.C. is no stranger to tragedy related to bullying. From Surrey’s 14-year-old Hamed Nastoh, who jumped off the

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Patullo Bridge and killed himself after leaving a note behind blaming the constant bullying he endured at school, to Mission’s Dawn-Marie Wesley, 14, who committed suicide by hanging herself after relentless bullying, to Port Coquitlam’s Amanda Todd, 15, who killed herself after posting a video on YouTube talking about her experiences with cyber bullying, there are countless told and untold stories that remain horrific.

The provincial government has taken steps to address bullying in recent years, including a Ministry of Education resource brochure for parents in 14 languages that can be found online at www.bced.gov. bc.ca/sco.

Net proceeds benefit the CKNW Orphans Fund in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC. The Boys and Girls Clubs offer programs that foster self-esteem, social engagement, academic success, inclusion, acceptance, respect for self and others, and connection to community. The CKNW Orphans Fund is committed to enhancing the lives of children with physical, mental and social challenges living in BC communities. The fund includes children who are bullied under the scope of the fund’s work, because these children will need extra support for their development.

For more information and resources on bullying:

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Stand up for others.

Stand up for yourself.

2013 PRESENTED BY: SUPPORTERS:

There is nothing to fear except fear itself.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

You do not need anyone’s permission to be your true self.

Remember always — that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.

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Local girls compete in “under 14” ringette provincials

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Local ringette players Madison Emberly, Camryn Himech and Nadyna Monkman compete at regional and provincial level ringette with the Northern Lights AA based in Prince George. The 19 player team has girls 13 to 14 years old all the way from Quesnel to Terrace.

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Two young local girls are headed to Regina at the end of March to play in the U14 Western Canada Ringette Championships.

Camryn Himech, 13, and Nadyna Monkman, 14, are

Camryn, Nadina and Madison Emberly, 13, have been playing ringette for seven years with the Houston Ringette Association, and last September they took it to the next step and tried out for the Northern Lights AA ringette team based in Prince George, Nadyna said.

The Northern Lights team has 19 players 13 to 14 years old from Quesnel, Prince George, Houston and Terrace, and the girls said they’ve played tournaments Edmonton, Calgary and Richmond.

Asked why they decided to try out, Nadyna said they were inspired by local rugby player Jamie Beck, who competed nationally in early February and played in the B.C. Rugby Summer Games in 2012.

“She’s a role model to us, how she comes back and tells us all these stories of her going and playing

different teams and meeting new people - it just sounded so fun,” Nadyna said.

“We want to tell people that look up to us the stories that she tells us,” said Camryn.

Northern Lights AA Coach Keith Sullivan says he is focusing on development with the team, because most of the girls are 12 and competing against 13 year old players, and most have never competed in A or AA level ringette.

Sullivan says it’s largely about the experience for these kids, and letting them see the big leagues and what is out there to encourage to keep going.

The key thing the girls bring to the team is determination, Sullivan said.

He added that Camryn is an incredible defenseman because of her speed.

“All of a sudden she’s up on the other end and then all of a sudden she’s back,” he

joining a group of girls from their Northern Lights AA ringette team and some girls from the Okanagan to compete in Westerns March 28 to 30, against six other teams from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, said Nadyna.

said.

“Nadyna is strong.

When she gets the ring, it’s pretty hard to take it away from her,” said Sullivan.

Asked what they like about ringette, Madison and Camryn said they like how it’s a team sport.

“Everybody will get a chance on the rink because you have to pass,” said Madison.

Camryn added that she also likes spending time with coaches and meeting new friends.

“I love travelling to places and meeting new people and just the team spirit,” said Nadyna. “[I like] trying something new and loving it, and just wanting to go and do it again until you can’t,” she added.

“You can grow up and still have that skill and be able to tell your kids one day, ‘Oh, I used to play ringette,’ and you can teach them how to play,” said Nadyna.

Coach Sullivan says the Houston girls are good kids and just like them, he is looking forward to heading to Regina for the big tournament.

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Houston Corporate Services Officer Chris Sandve installs new Councillor Kyle Thomson last week Tuesday evening.

After his installation, Thomson took his seat on council, and will be councillor for a two year term ending at the next general municipal election Dec. 2014.

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In loving memory

Juergen Walter Posselt was born April 18, 1954 in Aalen, Germany.

His first 16 years were spent in Germany. In the fall of 1970 the family immigrated to Canada, first to the Fraser Valley and 2 years later to the Home Creek Ranch in Cheslatta. They did live the pioneer life there with no running water, hydro or phone.

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SECRETARY TREASURER Due to the retirement of the incumbent, the School District invites qualified applicants to submit a letter of introduction, resume and 3 references to:

After finishing high school, Juergen decided to pursue an artistic career. He went to art school in Toronto and later to UBC in Vancouver. He was a very prolific artist. During the summer of 1983 Juergen moved back to the Southside, where he eventually got married and, with his wife Beate, raised their 3 children. Juergen worked in the logging industry in different jobs until his accident in 2005. Due to his changed circumstances, he moved to Prince George. With the encouragement of his family, Juergen had started to paint again.

On February 12, 2013, Juergen passed away unexpectedly in his home. He is survived and will be missed by his family and numerous friends. A celebration of his life will be held in the summer on the Southside. Details will be provided at a later date. Donations In Memoriam can be made to Spinal Cord Injury BC online at www.sci-bc.ca or by mail: 780 SW Marine Dr. Vancouver, BC. V6P 5Y7

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 19,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located approximately two driving time from Houston, B.C. The mine has been in operation since in September 1997 and closure is planned for 2021. We are currently looking to add the following position to our team.

Maintenance Worker Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the Site Services Team which is responsible for the repair and upkeep of a 250 and 100 person camps and mine site buildings and infrastructure.

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Sale conducted on behalf of several Estates SALE 1 March 16, 2013 Saturday @ 11:00 am.

Coast Inn of the West Banquet Room, 4620 Lakelse Ave, Terrace, BC ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS: Couch & loveseat’s, bedroom suites, bunk beds, rocking chairs, dining room suites & china hutch’s, new glass top coffee & end tables, inlaid antique claw foot coffee table, other misc. coffee tables & end tables, antique bar, Victorian chairs, misc. kitchen chairs & occasional chairs, roll top desk, corner hutch, display cabinets, leather Wingback chair & ottoman. There is a supply of misc. antique items, overstuffed recliners.

ANTIQUE HORSE GEAR: There is a very large selection of antique horse gear that includes, sleigh bells, collars, hames etc. NATIVE & TRADITIONAL ART: Large selection of Native Art including hides, drums, facemasks, leather art & clothing, moccasins, paddles, selection of framed painted art & pictures. BANK NOTE & COINS: Large selection of coins collections & Sets, individual coins & bank notes, US, Canadian & other country coins. HOUSEHOLD & MISC COLLECTABLE’S: Dolls, clocks, floor & table lamps, candelabra’s, fiddle & other misc. musical instruments, brass music stand, brass, pewter, wrought iron collectable’s, glassware & vases, Antique horn, swords, display pistol, carvings, oil lamps, watches, jewelry, military medals.

This sale has a large & excellent quantity of new and used items, antiques & collectable’s.

This is a partial listing, so look for future advertising as there are more items to come.

Please view website for pictures of all scheduled sales.

Consignments welcome. If you would like to consign any items contact Mikes Auction.

Condition of Sale. Terms: cash & cheque with identification, sorry no credit cards.

Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents.

There will be a concession on Site.

SALE 2 Antiques, Furnishings & Collectibles Auction. April 20, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am.

Francios Lake Hall, Francios Lake, BC. South of Burns Lake, Intersection of Hwy 35 & Colleymount Road.

SALE 3 Industrial Machinery, Equipment & Tool Auction. May 25, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am.

Topley Garage, Topley, BC. Intersection of Hwy 16 & Hwy 118 to Granisle.

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HOUSTON STEPPING STONES PROJECT COORDINATOR.

The project will offer inclusive programming to clients who are experiencing mental illness, addiction or who are at risk. The project will use the Community Garden as an existing venue and bring people together. This person will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the project as per the proposal submitted to Community Action Initiative.

Full job description and details can be picked up at the front desk of the Northwest Community College or email manager@houstonlinktolearning.ca For further information contact Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning 250 845-2727 Deadline for applications is March 4th 2013 at 4:00pm.

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Take notice that Robert and Joan Delege from Houston, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Licence of Occupation for a Roadway situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Range 5 Coast District in the vicinity of Barrett Lake.

The Lands File for this application is 6408451. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Nadina District Land Officer, MFLNRO, at PO Box 6000 - 3333 Tatlow Rd., Smithers BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to Thursday, April 4, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

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The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a PST Seminar presented by the Ministry of Finance on Wed., March 20 from 10am – 12pm.

You must pre-register for this seminar. For more info or to register, please contact the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-845-7640.

Bingo in Houston - Thurs. Feb 28 - Seniors Center.

Doors open at 6:30, Bingo starts at 7:00. No Minors Houston Dart League is Sat. evenings at 7:30 pm. please. Proceeds to HSS Safe Grad. Prizes based on upstairs at the Houston Curling Club. Blind doubles games. attendance.

International Women’s Day evening in Houston Seniors Bingo is every Tues. at 7pm at Cottonwood Fri., Mar. 8. Looking for speakers; entertainment and Manor. Entry is $1. Come out & enjoy a fun prize door prizes. If you can help out call Naomi Himech at filled evening. Lots of prizes!

250-845-7537 and to register to attendJuly this2007 dinner The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Bulkley Valley Credit Union meeting please call Northwest Community College Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General EPS Logos to be supplied to Newspapers at : 250-845-7266.

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The Pool and Leisure Facility Spring Break HouSTon PuBLIC LIBRaRy - The Library is open Pantone colours: Pantone 287 Blue schedule is printed on page 9 in the District of and Story Time resumes Wed. March 6 starting at Pantone 356 Green Houston Newsletter.

1:30 p.m. For more info please call 250-845-2256.

Pantone 139 Harvest Houston Curling Club’s Closing Mixed Bonspiel Houston Community Services is open Mon. thru March 15 & 16, Houston Curling Rink. $200 Fri. from 9am to 4pm We have clothing to give entry fee per team, three events, two men, two away. Baby clothing; women’s and mens as well as ladies per team. Cash prizes & door prizes. Dress children of all ages. Come and check it out! in your finest Blarney style! Saturday’s dinner The Houston Retirement Housing Society is asking included in the entry fee. Register before March interested parties to provide their names for future 14/13. Contact Arnold at 250-845-2132 or email vacancies at our Pleasant Valley Village apartments.

Black/Grey Logo file Colour Logo File houstoncurlingclub@yahoo.ca.

Please call Roberta@250-845-2257.

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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.

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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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