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Considering mall casino

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

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Houston Christian School students Simon and Colton enjoy a friendly snowball fight after a fresh snowfall last Wednesday night.

The District of Houston is working with the Houston mall manager on options to develop the mall, which may include a Houston casino.

Mall Manager James MacKenzie and his mortgage lender met in Houston Dec. 16 with Councillor Kyle Thomson, Director of Engineering and Development Services John Guenther, Chamber of Commerce Manager Maureen Czirfusz and Bulkley Valley Credit Union Branch Manager Tanya Amonson.

“When [the idea of a casino] came up, their eyes lit up… and they were very interested in the idea,” Councillor Thomson reported to council at a meeting Dec. 17.

“To more or less quote what they said,

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“It’s worth looking into,” - Councillor Kyle Thomson

they said that if the town would be interested in a casino, they would put a shovel in the ground tomorrow.

“It’s worth looking into I think,” Thomson said.

At a council meeting last Tuesday, staff asked council for direction.

Mayor Bill Holmberg said the idea of a casino raised the hair on the back of his neck a bit.

“My first choice would not be a casino, because along with that comes a whole lot of other issues,” he said.

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Council explores options for Houston mall development

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The District of Houston is discussing mall development options with the Houston mall manager.

Mall Manager James MacKenzie and his mortgage lender met in Houston with Councillor

Kyle Thomson, John Guenther, Houston Director of Engineering and Development Services, Chamber of Commerce Manager Maureen Czirfusz and Bulkley Valley Credit Union Branch Manager Tanya Amonson.

“There was quite a bit of positive

interest on their end for promoting small business and actually working with business groups to get people back into the mall,” Councillor Thomson reported to council after the meeting Dec. 16.

Guenther said he felt the same way.

“I thought the meeting was really

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positive.

“The reception we got is just the opposite of what the public perception is,” he said.

In a request for direction from council, Guenther stated that the recently passed Development Bylaw allows for second story residential

use and a separate building such as a retail or fast food outlet near the highway.

MacKenzie did express interest in seeing design ideas of how it could look to put residential units in the upstairs west side of the mall, Guenther said.

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MacKenzie has also done a lot of previous work with Tim Hortons to try to get them into the mall.

MacKenzie had a design and was willing to invest and prepare the whole thing for Tim Hortons, but the proposal was turned down by

the Tim Hortons board last February, because of low resident population, Guenther said.

“They sound very interested in a lot of different d eve l o p m e n t s,” Thomson said, adding that they also discussed changing the front of the mall.

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“ The Joint Review Panel’s recommendation is an important step toward building a better pipeline.”

My name is Janet Holder and I am the leader of the Northern Gateway Project. This past December, my team came one step closer towards our goal of building a better pipeline.

After weighing the evidence in the most comprehensive, scientific review in Canadian pipeline history, the Joint Review Panel of the National Energy Board and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency provided its recommendation.

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But our work is far from done. As a proud British Columbian, I assure you that my team will continue to work hard towards meeting all of the final conditions set out by the Joint Review Panel, just as we’re working hard to meet the Province’s tough conditions.

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MALL from Page 1 “Royal Bank is a glass section that comes around the front corner and you could actually continue that all around and turn around the retail in the inside of the mall to face outside, and have outside entrances,” Thomson said.

Guenther said the leasing rates for space in the mall are pretty low compared to the market rate.

“They’re willing to work with all kinds of people who want to move in there… they’re really open and receptive.”

Guenther said they talked with MacKenzie about improvements for the

mall and grocery store, and how managers are working with the store to encourage them to refurbish and enhance their produce.

“The Mall agents are interested in partnering on improvements including a dialogue with the owners of Super Valu and potential doctor’s offices.

“Staff would like to work with the agents and owners to prepare a District-wide business support tool kit including draft business and marketing plans,” Guenther said in his report to council.

The project includes a $1,000 investment for concept drawings of options for the mall and the surrounding

area, the report stated.

Director of Finance William Wallace said the design drawings are to get a picture of what might happen on the mall lands, because they have sketched designs for the downtown, but nothing for the mall area.

“It’s something we’re missing that when we have discussions with the Province about Highway 16 and what we want for development.

“I would urge council to support that part because it’s really important in asking for highway money out of the Province, to show them what the District has designed and why we think there’s a tax base there in time,”

Council to weigh casino option CASINO from Page 1 Councillor Rick Lundrigan said that if a casino is being considered, council should do research and have some serious discussion about it.

“It has its pros and cons and we have to weigh that out.

“We’re looking at something that’s going to try to replace an industry that we’re losing, and whether you like them or not, casinos draw people in and motels and restaurants thrive around them. But

there’s another aspect to that as well.

“I’m just saying that the pros and cons are something that we should maybe look at,” he said.

Council agreed to direct staff to look into the options, confirm the level of interest from the mall managers, and report back to council.

When asked his opinion, Guenther said he thought the idea was probably worth exploring.

If a casino was approved, Guenther said it would likely

not be put inside the mall; they would either tear down the mall and replace it with a casino, or build a casino in a separate building close by.

The land would have to be rezoned in order for casino to be built, and that’s a big deal which requires a public hearing and consolation process, Guenther said. “[The District] can’t do it without public consulting… and this council is really interested in public engagement anyway,” he said.

Wallace said.

He said the designs would drive three things: (1) it would stir the mall owner’s and manager’s interest in investment, (2) give ideas to anyone else interested in development between Copeland Avenue and the mall, and (3) it would strengthen the lobbying of the District of Houston to the Province about Highway 16 developments.

“Right now they’re not sure whether the District is unrealistic in their expectations, but if they could see a picture of what the District is anticipating or building towards, then they might better understand why that

section of the highway should be redeveloped a certain way,” Wallace said.

Council directed staff to continue exploring options and go ahead with their design plans.

The plan is to explore retail options for the mall, sketch development ideas and contact developers by Jan. 31.

Then they plan to sketch development options for residential units for the mall upstairs, research the possibility of a casino and start community dialogue by Feb. 15.

Finally, they will explore business development potential and work on marketing plans until March 15.

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nother day, another story about outdoorsy people getting lost in the wilderness.

As usual, when this kind of emergency occurs, it’s up to the dedicated people at search and rescue to leave their homes, put on their gear and comb the woods, mountain or whereever this particular person has managed to misplace themselves.

While the most recent story had a happy ending — the two lost adventurers found their own way out of Mother Nature’s icy, deadly grasp — they don’t all end that way. Some searches require a huge amount of manpower, machinery and a huge cost.

The question that is always debated at this time of year is who should pay the usually significant cost to stage a rescue attempt?

Some argue that the government should cover the costs, after all it’s our tax money.

But wait! If you need an ambulance, isn’t there a surcharge for that service?

So doesn’t it makes sense that a lost hiker, skier, snowmobiler or whomever, should at least pay something towards their rescue efforts.

In a place like the West Kootenay, where outdoor tourism is hugely important, shouldn’t there be a penalty on those who put themselves in dangerous situations.

Accidents do happen, but in many cases the situation occurs because of lack of planning, lack of experience or just a flagrant disregard for safety. People should pay for those mistakes.

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Extreme runners inspire moderate steps I just read an article about a New Zealand couple in their 60s who ran a full marathon every single day for the entire year of 2013, plus an additional day to beat the world record. My first reaction was: are these people crazy? My second was to look them up on the Internet to verify that it was true.

According to all the stories about them on legitimate news sites, it seems it is. 64-year-old cancer survivor Janette Murray-Wakelin, and her husband, 68-yearold Alan Murray, woke up at 4 a.m. every day to run 366 consecutive marathons with no days off. Not only that, they did it on a raw vegan diet, consuming up to 30 bananas a day. Yuck.

I can’t imagine that this astounding accomplishment is good

for the human body, nor can I fathom why anyone would want to put themselves through such a physically punishing ordeal, but they said their motive was to “show people anything is possible if you put your mind to it and set a goal to achieve.”

Well, if they wanted to inspire people, they certainly succeeded with at least one person. Me. I have no desire to run even one marathon, let alone 366 of them, but if two seniors old enough to be my parents can accomplish such a remarkable feat, surely I can set a more reasonable yearly goal of my own.

A marathon is 42 kms - or 26 miles if you think like I do. If I jogged or walked one tenth of what they did

every single day of the year, I’d be happy.

4.2 kms or 2.6 miles each day is nothing in comparison, yet it would still be more than what I’ve been doing my last few sluggish months. And exactly how long would it take me to accomplish such a goal? Less than half an hour a day. Big deal.

While I’m typing these words it all seems easy-peasy, but what happens when I’m living life and having an exceptionally busy or stressful day? Will I put my well-intentioned exercise routine on the back burner like I usually do?

Thanks to these extreme endurance athletes, I will not.

I’ve written a commitment to do at least one tenth of what they did for the next 366 days, and the picture

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of them that I printed off for my office wall will serve as my daily reminder.

If they could commit to their grueling goal every day for a year, I can too.

Especially since mine is so much easier.

I certainly won’t break any records or attract any media attention like they did, but I’ll improve my health, and that’s what I want.

Moderation has never been my strong suit. I’ve always been an “all or nothing” type personality, working out too much or not at all, so committing to a 30 minute a day routine will be a new idea for me.

I’m not saying I won’t sometimes do more, but I am promising that I’ll never do less.

I’m excited about this modest commit-

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne ment because I know it’s sustainable, and exercise always leads to better eating and sleeping for me. When I’m working out, I naturally eat healthier, sleep more and feel 100 per cent better.

The one thing I won’t do though, is fuel my journey with bananas. Like I said before: yuck.

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What are your hopes and goals for Houston in 2014?

By Jackie Lieuwen

Dawn Potvin Councillor

Bill Holmberg Mayor

Shane Brienen Councillor

Jonathan Van Barneveld Deputy Mayor

“Although it’s been a trying year for Houston, I look forward to our community remaining resilient and continuing to be the strong and opportunistic town we can be.”

“Continuing economic prosperity.”

“My goal for this year is to find some new industry for Houston that will come into the HFP site when they close.”

“Our biggest, pressing issue is obviosly the mill closure, so that’s our main focus.

My hope is that we are able to promote ourselves as still being a vibrant community.

I wish all the families well in 2014 dealing with all of this.”

We are the pipeline insurance Editor

Letters to the The Editor: When I first heard about the Enbridge Northern Gateway proposal, I chalked up the opposition to it as being uninformed.

After all, we Canadians have an economy that is relatively free, and as a consequence, a company proposing a risky venture, if it is responsible for the consequences of that venture, has a strong incentive to deeply understand the risks of the undertaking.

I reasoned, if there exists a good chance of a spill, and Enbridge is liable for

the costs in terms of total reparations, they wouldn’t be proposing the pipeline in the first place.

I was alarmed to learn about the legal corporate structure of Northern Gateway Pipelines Limited Partnership – and as a consequence of that corporate structure and the regulations presently in place, the total liability that the company would accrue if there were ever an accident with the pipeline.

Enbridge Northern Gateway will be responsible for only a very small fraction

of the cleanup costs, should a large spill occur, and a much, much smaller fraction of the value that would be destroyed in the event of a large spill.

In Canada, we don’t have the political and legal institutions to allow Enbridge to make an informed decision about whether or not they should build this pipeline.

They do not have incentives strong enough to deeply understand the true risks of their own project, because they do not face the true costs of the project.

The true costs

of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline include all the payments to capital, labour, and land required to undertake the construction, maintenance and operation of the project plus the probability of a spill times the total cost of reversing the resulting damage.

If the second part of that equation (relating to the spill) is relatively small, it isn’t something about which we’d be overly concerned.

The rub, though, is that both of those numbers (the probability of a disaster, and the total cost of

reversing the damage) are incredibly difficult to ascertain, and while the probability could very well be small, the cost, is very likely to be enormous.

If Enbridge actually faced that second part of the cost equation, we could all rest a little easier, as they would have a tremendous incentive to investigate both of the values that comprise the second part of that cost equation.

Given that they do not have that incentive, it is prudent to question every word of their technical documentation and their media campaign.

Because Enbridge

is not liable in any significant way for the real costs of their project, they would be able to collect economic profits for the life of the project.

Economic profits are different from accounting profits (the difference between total revenue and total costs).

They are valuable in the short term because they guide the investment of scarce resources, but their existence in the long run signals, among other things, the capture of public wealth by private enterprise.

What’s the value of the economic profits that Enbridge would

collect? It is at least what an insurance company would charge Enbridge for the cost of a disaster including restoring the pristine north to its present condition.

There isn’t an insurance company in the world willing to write that policy, and if there were, Enbridge couldn’t afford it. So we, the citizens of British Columbia and Canada implicitly hold that contract with Enbridge, we are collectively the insurance company holding the contract without ever collecting premiums.

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Grizzlies worth more alive, study says

B.C.’s Coastal First Nations were quick to endorse a new U.S. study of the value of bear viewing in their traditional territories.

Kitasoo/Xai’xais councillor Doug Neasloss said the study by the Washington D.C.-based Centre for Responsible Travel supports what the northwest coast aboriginal communities have been saying for years: “Bears are worth more alive than they are dead.”

The study calculated that in 2012, bear viewing in what is now popularly known as the Great Bear Rainforest generated 12 times the visitor revenue as bear hunting. It counts 510 people employed in bear viewing companies compared to 12 jobs in guided hunting.

The study is the latest salvo in a battle over trophy hunting in B.C. In November the province proposed to expand its traditional

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Bear viewing generated 12 times the visitor revenue as bear hunting.

grizzly hunt to include Cariboo and Kootenay regions that were previously closed due to population concerns.

The Coastal First Nations, which includes Haida, Heiltsuk and seven

other North Coast communities, has asserted its unresolved treaty rights in logging and pipeline protests as well as bear hunting.

In 2012 the group announced a ban on trophy hunting for

bears in its territories.

The province has continued to issue “harvesting” permits, including one wellpublicized trophy shot by NHL player Clayton Stoner in May 2013, who took only the head and paws.

The U.S. study, funded by Tides Canada and Nature Conservancy USA, suggested B.C. has overstated the value of its guide-outfitter business to remote economies.

The province tracks wildlife populations and records humanrelated deaths, including vehicle accidents and “conflict kills,” where ranchers or conservation officers shoot bears to protect homes or livestock.

The U.S. study reports that there were 74 grizzly hunters from outside B.C. in 2012, 80 per cent of them from the U.S.

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher From 1976 to 2009 the province issued hunting permits for an average of 297 grizzly bears a year.

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Council to join discussion for Innovation Centre

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Leisure Facility to open Family Day

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The Leisure Facility will be open on Family Day from 12 to 4 p.m.

The operating

policy of the Leisure Facility states that the facility would be closed on all stat holidays, but because of public complaints last Family Day, council agreed to

open the Facility for that period.

Ryan Coltura, Director of Liesure Services, said it would cost the District $600 for the day - including

two lifeguards and a receptionist at double time pay.

The Facility opening will be part of the Houston WinterFest event Feb. 7 to 10.

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The District of Houston is joining a discussion about forming a regional centre for people to explore options for starting up new business.

Frederick Clarke, General Manager of the Babine Lake Community Forest Society, talked to council at a recent meeting about their plans for a Regional Innovation Centre.

“People often have the courage to go into business, but they didn’t have the support to do it,” Clarke said.

The northern rural communities usually just have one or two big employers, and have only big industry and retail, but no

small manufacturing sector, he said.

“What we want to do is try to develop new, small innovative businesses so that we have a secondary and tertiary line of business.”

Clarke says they first want to do a survey in the region of manufacturing businesses, successes and failures.

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Adult (19+yrs) ....................... $110 Senior (60+yrs) ....................... $85 Student (6-18yrs) .................... $85 Child under 6 .......................... $10 Family of 3 ............................ $220 Family of 4+ .......................... $230 Memberships can be purchased at Countrywide Sports and the Chamber office or online at our website... www.xcskimoricemtn.com/membership-information

We also have a large well stocked ski library with 50 brand new pairs of skis generously donated by many local businesses. Skis are free to use with a membership (based on availability). This has been a very popular program for families or individuals who have never skied before, and want to try it out before buying equipment.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN The Skill Development Program (SDP) is comprised of three levels or stages, Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit and Track Attack.

The overall objective of the program is to assist children in the development of a love of the outdoors, a healthy lifestyle, excellent technical skills and a good level of physical fitness within a sport environment. Children must be members of the club. For more information please refer to the Membership Information page on our website at

www.xcskimoricemtn.com The program will run on

Sundays at 1:30pm starting on January 12th, 2014 The program consists of 8 lessons and a fun wrap up day.

Lessons generally run for 45 min to 1 hour.

Cost (not including club membership): $20 for Children 5yrs and younger - Bunnyrabbit $20 for Children 6-9yrs - Jackrabbit $20 for Children 10-12yrs - Track Attack

You can sign up on our web page or at Countrywide Sports and the Houston Chamber of Commerce.

Dog Trail (2km) • Lit Trail Loop • 26 km of Groomed Trails • Ski Playground Skill Development Lessons

www.xcskimoricemtn.com

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HOUSTON LINK to LEARNING

AGM Will be held

Wednesday January 15th, 2014 Northwest Community College at 7:00 pm If you are interested in becoming a Board Member please call Sue Jones at 250 845 2727 for more information.

Everyone is welcome

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

NEWS

Survey gauges pulse of BC North communities

By News Staff Black Press

District of Houston www.houston.ca

Pursuant to the Community Charter, notice is hereby published of the District’s intention to provide assistance to the Houston Public Library Association by entering into an agreement to lease the Goold Pioneer Memorial Library building and the lands described as Lot 1, District Lot 622, Plan 1005, Range 5, Coast District.

The term of the proposed lease is for five years, from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2018, and the lease cost shall be One ($1.00) Dollar.

Under the term of the proposed lease agreement, the Houston Public Library Association is entitled to the exclusive use of the library building and lands on which it is situated.

Any persons wishing to make comments regarding this lease, may do so in writing, or in person, prior to: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 5:00pm to the Municipal Office at 3367 - 12th Street, Houston, B.C. Marni Larocque Corporate Services Officer District of Houston, Box 370, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Phone: 250-845-2238

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Readers of Black Press BC North community newspapers reaching from Ashcroft to Prince Rupert will have a chance to win a cool $1,000 for completing an online survey that will help local businesses better understand customers in their community.

Black Press has partnered with respected research company Pulse Research to bring the Pulse of BC North survey to readers, which looks at the shopping plans and priorities of our readers and their media reading habits.

Reader answers will help guage the current consumer climate to help local businesses craft new and better ways to serve their clients and customers.

Responses will be kept confidential; reader contact information will only be gathered in order to enter the name into a prize draw for one of two, $1,000 cash prizes to be given away across the Black Press BC North region.

Readers who submit the survey before February 3rd will also have their name entered into the early bird draw with a chance to win one of ten $50 grocery gift cards.

The online survey will take about 35 to 40 minutes, erasing the need for readers to spend long periods of time on the phone answering questions.

“We are very excited to be a part of this service to the business community,” says Black Press BC North president Lorie Williston.

“We are pleased to be able to

MUSEUM Vandalism

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Someone kicked in the door and damaged items in the old museum school house on Benson Ave. during the night before Jan. 6. Sgt. Rose said furniture was overturned and several sets of Christmas lights were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. offer this information and are certain it will be beneficial to both our readers and local businesses.”

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Houston Community serviCes AssoCiAtion is having their

annual general meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

NEWS

Burns Lake LDM crews make safety highest priority

By Walter Strong

Imagine it’s your job, 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the very worst of winter conditions - to be out on the highways and secondary roads, monitoring conditions, clearing snow, spreading salt and sand, scraping hard and compact snow off road surfaces, updating DriveBC, all while fielding calls from area motorists and providing road-clearing and sanding to provincially mandated standards.

What you’ve just imagined falls on the

every winter.

With maintenance yards in Houston, Grassy Plains, and Burns Lake, LDM keeps a ready fleet of sand trucks and graders for twenty-four hours a day service.

On the roads, managers and equipment operators moinitor conditions as they change on all the roads they’re responsible for.

Back in the office, staff track developing weather trends by analyzing several different weather forecasting sources on an hourly basis.

Prioritization of roadways is determined by provincially

vehicles are out of service - as well as the personnel to keep the equipment in service and on the roads 24 hours a day, LDM is a formidable outfit.

Despite all that heavy equipment and dedicated crews, LDM still can’t do what mother nature won’t allow.

Keeping roads open during and after winter storms or regular snowfalls is a complicated process. “It takes a lot of collaborative thought and strategizing,� said Gailing. “It’s like a wartime scenario.�

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mandated guidelines. “Our motto is to attack, not react,� said Steve Gailing, LDM service area operations manager.

The highway to Granisle is travelled every day with a service vehicle making at least one round trip to check on remote road conditions regardless of whether it’s been snowing or not. Staff at LDM keep in contact with municipal public works contacts in Houston, Granisle and Burns Lake, as well as with the school district regarding bus routes, and local RCMP detachments.

With four sanding trucks in Grassy Plains, four in Houston, several in Burns Lake, as well as multiple graders in each location - and back-up vehicles in case any regular fleet

of sending out trucks when it snows. The highways and byways don’t sit unused as the snow is coming down; snow, especially when it comes down wet and heavy, can quickly be transformed from a relatively easy to remove soft snow into a compact, hard surface that bonds strongly with pavement in cold weather.

Heavy trucks, often equipped with tire chains, further transform that compact snow into a heavily rutted and broken surface which often can’t immediately be removed with a grader.

LDM is equipped and staffed to clear and grade the highways to ‘bare and black’ standards quickly and efficiently, but only when temperature conditions allow it. “If it’s too cold, the

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Anyone is welcome!

T hank you

The Anderson family of Rose Lake thanks everyone that was so kind and thoughtful to us during and after the passing of our father, Glen.

We do live in a very special community.

Thank you from our hearts Tom, Lynne, Louise and Jackie.

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Anyone interested in taking the course or wants more information about the air brakes course, please call

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grader will have little effect on hard, compact snow,� Gailing said. “It’s not like in March when it warms up enough that we can just blast through it.�

Surface temperature is a key variable when it comes to highway maintenance. Air temperature might hover at a relatively mild winter temperature, but the roads could be several degrees colder, especially in areas that don’t get a lot of sun.

This creates all sorts of challenges.

Spreading salt is essentially useless once surface road temperatures drop below minus six. It won’t have any melting effect.

Even when surface temperatures allow it, spreading salt to melt ice can still be a weighty judgement call. If a deep freeze is expected, that melted snow will transform back into icy, compact snow quickly.

So crews need more than good temperatures; they need a break in the weather long enough for them to spread salt and remove the resulting softened slop before another temperature drop arrives. “If we had the window for salt this morning [for example], we’d have to be able to get back out there and slush it off before the temperatures drop,�

Gailing said. “If it freezes over you’ve really got issues. You’ve got compact snow you can’t knock off with a hammer and chisel.� “Until you get good temperature conditions, there are limits to what a grader can do,� he added.

Graders are still sent out to do the best they can, but they won’t be able to deliver a clear surface unless temperatures allow it.

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If the temperature window doesn’t allow for salt, a mixture of sand and calcium chloride is spread.

The calcium chloride, added to the gravel, helps it stick to the roads.

Even when roads have been cleared, there’s still the ever present danger of black ice. “When the dew point and and surface temperature meet, you’ve got black ice forming and you might not even know it,� Gailing said.

When and where those conditions will meet are not really predictable, affected as they are by sunlight, air temperature, and changes in elevation. Even though LDM does everything conditions will allow to keep the roads clear, individual drivers have to keep in mind that even a bare and black winter road doesn’t mean summer driving conditions.

There have been 20 traffic fatalities on Northern B.C. highways so far this winter.

North District RCMP have noted that it’s been a challenging year regarding winter weather patterns.

Drivers, RCMP say, must adjust to road conditions and allow more time to get to their destinations safely.

Fatalities on the roads local crews maintain are always a terrible blow to morale, when despite their best efforts, accidents still happen. “We’re doing everything we can,� Gailing said. “Having a fatality in the area is a very stressful situation for the guys. They’ve got families and they want the highways to be good too. Our guys go above and beyond and I’m proud of the team we have.�

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NEWS

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Police report home burned down in Topley

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

A home was burned to the ground in a fire on Fisher Road in Topley at 11:42 p.m.

Jan. 4. Sgt. Rose says no one was injured in the fire.

Topley Volunteer Fire Chief Byron Sketchley says the building was totally engulfed in flames when the fire crew arrived.

As they drove up to the house, Sketchley says all they could see was a huge glow.

“The building was totally destroyed… a little bit of the wall was standing and that was about it. The roof had already caved in and the walls were gone,” he said.

Sketchley says a neighbour saw the glow and called it in, and the fire crew - nine volunteer fire fighters and three trucks fought the fire for three hours before it was out.

The owner who was living there at the time was gone when the fire started, and everything was destroyed, including a vehicle parked in the garage and an

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RV parked beside the house, but Sketchley says they did have insurance.

Sketchley says the cause of the fire is still undetermined. *** A male locked himself out of his home on Hagman Cres. at 8:17 p.m. Jan. 2.

RCMP Sergeant Rose says the male was able to contact his spouse who provided keys. ***

Police arrested a female on Lazelle Street at 6:20 p.m. Jan. 3. Sgt. Rose says the female was wanted by the Prince George RCMP for driving while prohibited and she faces charges in Smithers court Jan. 6. *** Police arrested a wanted male on Pearson Road at 8:58 p.m. Jan. 3. Sgt. Rose says the male was on warrant from Prince

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George for assault with a weapon and was held for court Jan. 6.

Police also found the male had a small amount of a substance believed to be cocaine, which was sent away for analysis.

If confirmed to be cocaine, the male will also face charges for breaching conditions. *** Police stopped a vehicle with expired insurance on Hagman Cres. at 1:33 a.m. Jan. 5. Sgt. Rose says police issued a ticket to the driver and arrested an intoxicated passenger who failed to listen to police. The male was lodged in cells, released when sober and charged for being drunk in public. *** Police got report of mischief to the Canada Post mailboxes on Barrett Hat Road at 11:47 a.m. Jan. 6.

Sgt. Rose says someone had tried to pry several boxes open and damage was estimated at $500. Police are investigating the file and anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at

1-800-222-8477. *** Police put down an injured moose on Highway 118 at 3:35 a.m. Jan. 7. Sgt. Rose says police suspect it was hit by a vehicle, but have not received any reports of a collision. *** A pick-up truck hit the ditch on Buck Flats Road at 3 a.m.

Jan. 8. Sgt. Rose says the driver was not injured but the vehicle was completely destroyed. The driver was issued a ticket for speeding relative to conditions. *** Someone kicked in the door and damaged items in the old museum school house on Benson Ave. during the night before Jan. 6.

Sgt. Rose furniture was overturned and several sets of Christmas lights were stolen and anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** In the past seven days, police have dealt with seven other traffic complaints and one false alarm.

Please keep your announcements as brief as possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is 4 p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as space permits. Items will be accepted via fax, email or dropped at the office.

No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.com

Grief support group presented by the Houston Hospice Society.

There are trained facilitators; and it is a 10 week course with two hour sessions. It will start when there are enough participants. To register call: 250-845-4921 or email: houston hospice@hotmail. com Houston Dart League is Sat. evenings at 7:30pm. upstairs at the Houston Curling Club. Blind doubles games.

The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General Meeting.

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WINTER CONDITIONS -

SNOW CLEARING OPERATIONS Please keep the roads clear so our snow plows can keep the roads safe.

The District of Houston Municipal Street Cleaning Policy states: “To accommodate District of Houston snow removal operations, during the period of October 15th to April 15th, any vehicles parked on municipal rights-of-way between the hours of 5:00 am to 5:00 pm may be towed away at the owner’s expense”.

As stated in the District of Houston Traffic Regulation Bylaw: The owner or occupier of real property shall remove all snow and/or ice from the sidewalks or foot-paths bordering on their property not later than 10:00 am of the day following the snow fall.

Anticipating your cooperation.

THANK YOU Anthony Edwards

Houston Cutloose Quilters meet Jan 25 for a Quilters Day-Out in Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings the Houston Library’s Canfor room. Call Mary at 845-2668 or Pam at every 2nd Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm.

Colour Logo File 845-2573 for more information.

Fire practices every Thurs. at 7:30pm.

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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 (7:30pm)

Granisle

Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1:00pm in the Seniors Centre.

Seniors Bingo is every Tues. at 7:00pm at Cottonwood Manor. Entry Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices is $1. Come out & enjoy a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes! every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.

Houston Secondary School - webpage: http://hssweb.sd54.bc.ca Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., 11:00am Bible study is Thurs. at 7:00pm.

Topley

Silverthorne’s Strong Start Program Community Donation $625.00.

Donation was used for the manipulative and small props.

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Black Ice is formed when moisture in the air or moisture on the paved surface freezes, creating an invisible film of ice on the road surface.

Sheening glazed reflections from oncoming lights, heavy frost on your windshield, cold damp moisture in the air, and previous presence of moisture are all indicators black ice may be present. Ways you can increase your driving safety are: 1) perform medium to heavy brake tests on straight sections 2) reduce your speed during winter months 3) have good winter tires on your vehicle (preferably studded tires), 4) assume black ice is present during freezing temperatures. Please watch for the signs of Black Ice and drive with care for current road conditions.

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Houston Public Library - Passport Photos with Mark Zagwyn on Jan. July 2007 16: 12:00-5:00 pm. • Story Time – Every Wed until Mar. 12: 1:30 wspapers -2:30 pm for children ages 0 to 5 with a parent or caregiver. This program is FREE. • Lego Club – For children ages 6 and up (children ntone 287 who Blue are “6” must be accompanied by an adult). Jan. 23: 2:30 to pm. This program is FREE. • After School Games – For children ntone 356 4:30 Green 7 and up. Jan. 28: 3:30-5:30 pm. Snack provided and this ntone 139 ages Harvest program is $2.00 per child. • Book Club: The book selection for February will be Wild, From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail

by Cheryl Strayed and you can pick up the book at the circulation desk. This program is FREE. • For more info on the above events or to register, please call the Houston Public Library at 250-845-2256.

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The Houston Legion Ladies Auxiliary thanks everyone for donating Super Valu tapes.

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Assessment notices sent to property owners

Tapes may be dropped off at the following locations in Houston: Shear Delight; Razor’s Edge; Terri Lynn Creations; A & W and Super Valu.

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HOPE forToday The Future

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine was going about his daily work, mostly helping others, when he fell on the ice and hit his head. He got up and it was sore but he was able to get around. Three or four days later, he was confused and was taken to the hospital but before he was able to have a CT scan he was already unconscious. The scan revealed that he had major bleeding in the brain. He was whisked off to Vancouver General Hospital where a capable doctor operated on him. When asked how my friend would be, the doctor only said, he did not know, only time would tell.

This brought a sense of anxiety for family and friends. Where was God in all of this? Why did he let this happen to someone who helps so many people? What if he would die or end up in a wheel chair? Many were praying for him. Soon he woke up and remembered almost everything. He could walk and talk. He is getting better every day, looks like he will recover fully.

Was it the skill of the doctors; was it just the right timing of the hospital staff and all involved; or was it that he was in good physical condition that he is recovering so quickly? Did all the prayers make a difference? Why is it that sometimes God answers “No” or “Wait” rather than “Yes” to our prayers?

I know God hears and answers earnest prayers. He is intimately acquainted with each of us but there remain many unanswered questions, some we will never know the answer to.

The Bible tells us that God knows all the answers. There is nothing that surprises him. We can trust him. Some 3000 years ago, King David wrote, “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” Psalm 139:16 NLT We do not know what the future holds, anything could happen in the next moment or in the coming year, but we can know the One who holds the future. We do not have to worry or be anxious when we know that we are in his capable care.

So, with this in mind, as we enter into another New Year, hopefully you can say with me, along with King David “Search me O God, and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts.

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GLEN ERNEST ANDERSON

August 18 , 1924 December 20th, 2013 It is with the deepest of sorrow that we announce the passing of our ourDadDad on December of on December 20th 20th allwith allchildren, of his children, with of his some of some of his grandchildren his grandchildren and brother andhisbrother at side. at his side. Glen Ernest Anderson was born Glen Ernest Anderson was born in Biggar, Saskatchewan on in Biggar, on August 18, Saskatchewan 1924 to Ernie and August 1924 to Ernie Charlotte18,Anderson.

He and had Charlotte He had 5 5 siblings,Anderson.

Stan (deceased), siblings, Stan (deceased), Eileen, Gordon Barbara,(deceased) Gordon (deceased) Eileen Toombes, Barbara Wilson, and Bob. and Bob. The Anderson family to BCand in 1937 and Dad The Anderson family moved to moved BC in 1937 Dad spent his childhood in Giscomeinand Hansard.

Glen left Glen homeleftat home the age spent his childhood Giscome and Hansard. at of 13 beginning his working career ascareer a dishwasher in a logging the age of 13 beginning his working as a dishwasher in a camp. He flunkied in camps with brother Gordon, hacked ties, logging camp.

He flunkied in camps with brother Gordon, hacked loaded ties into and later on fellonmany trees trees in theinarea ties, loaded ties boxcars into boxcars and later fell many the eithereither for hisforown or working for other employers.

He area his sawmill own sawmill or working for other employers. often worked alongside his brother Gordon and later his brother He often worked alongside his brother, Gordon, andonlater on his Bob. DadBob. wentDad on to workonfortoBC Hydro, working brother, went work for completing BC Hydro, his completing career with the School District as Maintenance Supervisor until his his working career with the School District as Maintenance retirement at age 65.

Supervisor until his retirement at age 65. On July 1947 Glen On July Doris 1947 (Mould) Glen married Doris (Mould) Burns Lakeday – the married in Burns Lake - the inexact same his exact same day his brother Gordon married his bride, Betty. brother Gordon married his bride, Betty. Glen and Doris soon Glen and Doris soon started a family. Son Tom was born, closely started a family. Son Tom, was born, closely followed by Lynne followed by Lynne (Sketchley), Louise (Fisher) and the baby, Jackie (Sketchley), (Fisher) andin the baby, Jackie (Anderson).

(Anderson). Louise Doris passed away 2003.

Doris passed away in 2003. Glen on guitar, Doris on accordion Glen on guitar, Doris on accordion and brother Gordon on banjo and brother Gordon on banjo played for many dances in the played for many dances in the area and music continued to be area and music to Glen be a and largeDoris partloved in ourthefamily life. a large part of ourcontinued family life. outdoors Glen and Doris outdoors and made canoe trips and made manyloved canoethe trips down various riversmany and lake chains, down andatlake chains, many of them forwant daysaatlota many various of them rivers for days a time.

Dad didn’t need or time. didn’t or want a lot andCamping for to himand less definitely and forDad to him lessneed definitely was more. fishing with was family more. was Camping and fishing family just their just simply…… thewith best. their Dad was stillwas trapping simply…… the best. this Dadwinter, was stillskinning trappingout with with his snowmobile hishis lastsnowmobile martin the this winter, skinningOur outfather his last martin the end of end of November. was an excellent roleNovember. model asOur we watched himanmake soup role or beans, how to knit, father was excellent modeltaught as weuswatched him darn makea sock, construct a building or taught usdarn the intricacies of how a soup or beans, taught us how to knit, a sock, construct motor should go back together.

Dad of hadhow an uncanny 6th sense building or taught us the intricacies a motor should go for motor Dad that had wasan notuncanny running6th exactly should forthat he backany together. senseasforitany motor could hear problems far as before anyone couldhear and problems he had a was not running exactly it should for else he could lack of tolerance anything not working it, store far before anyoneforelse could and he had awell. lack “Grease of tolerance for itanything under cover, and go well. easy on it” wasit,the mantra we cover, all learned not working “Grease store it under and at a very young age. go easy on it” was the mantra we all learned at a very young One Dad’s doctors said that have have been been a verya good age. of One of Dad’s doctors saidhe thatmust he must very man of the ofamount of family he hadhearound him ashim he good because man because the amount of family had around was passing. Our family received this as a complement not on us, as he was passing. Our family received this as a complement not but a true testament to Dad – he was a kind man, great father and on us, but a true testament to Dad - he was a kind man, great taught us well. Glen is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, 20 father and taught us1well. will grandchild, be very much missed. Betty great grandchildren, greatHegreat sisters-in-law GlenPeggy, is also by his 11and grandchildren and, 20 great and andsurvived sons-in-law Larry Dan. Dad was predeceased grandchildren and 1 Elaine great,(Tom), greatbrothers-in-law grandchild, sisters-in-law, by his daughter-in-law Stan Toombes, Betty and Peggy, and sons-in-law LarryAnn andand Dan.Evelyn (Bob).

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now over, over,no nomore moretears tearsflflowing owingdown downyour yourcheek cheek Your battle isis now No more pain, pain, no no more moresuff suffering, ering,now nowyou youare areno nolonger longerweak weak not understand understandwhy whythis thishad hadtotohappen happentotoyou you We still do not proud to to say sayyou youare areour ourdad, dad, But we are proud man we weever everknew knew the greatest man will not notbe bethere therefor forususwe wewalk walkdown downour ourown aisleaisle Although you will When that day day comes comeswe weknow knowyou youwill willbebebybyour ourside sidewith with a smile always there there for forus usand andnot notonce oncemade madeususcry cry You were always Until the day you you closed closedyour youreyes eyesand andhad hadtotosay saygoodbye goodbye our angel, angel,sosospread spreadyour yourwings wingsout outwide wide Now you are our Please wrap them them around aroundus uswhenever wheneveryou yousee seeususcry cry together was wasmemorable memorableand andGod Godtook tookyou youway waytoo toofast fast Our time together precious thing thingtotous uswas wasyou youbeing beingthere therefor forour ourfifirstrst But the most precious breath and us being being there therefor foryour yourlast. last.

Rest in peace Dad, we love and miss youmuch. much.

Rest in peace Dad, we love and miss you

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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Special Education Assistant.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Minimum of one year post-secondary training related to working with children with special needs; • Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training); • One (1) year experience working with special needs students in a K-12 educational environment • Familiarity with computer software for special needs students would be an asset • Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action • Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract • Willing to carry out personal care procedures.

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Principle responsibilities include taking of admission fees during Public Swimming Sessions/Programs and to assist the Swim Instructors or Lifeguards as required. Preference will be given to applicants who have skills in cash handling, customer service, Standard First Aid and Bronze Cross.

This position works on an as needed basis including early mornings, evenings and weekend shifts. The wage rate for this position is $16.09/hour. Preference will be given to candidates available Mondays & Fridays 5:45 am - 8:30 am and Saturdays 10:45 am - 6:00 pm.

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SENIOR FACILITIES’ OPERATOR The District of Houston is now accepting applications for the above position. This position will be required to work a 40 hour work week which will include early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. This is a CUPE Union position at a rate of pay of $28.82 per hour.

The Senior Facilities’ Operator performs tasks required for the safe and proper operation of District of Houston facilities including the Houston Leisure Facility, Claude Parish Memorial Arena, Community Hall and surrounding grounds, parks maintenance and other District Facilities as assigned.

This position operates and maintains the arena and pool plants and the related geothermal, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems throughout the facilities in addition to performing other duties that keep the facilities safe and fit for operations.

Preference will be given to individuals possessing the following qualifications: • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent • Minimum 2 years of directly related experience • Current criminal record clearance • Current Standard First Aid • Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license • 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate with Refrigeration Endorsement • WHMIS Certification and/or training • Pool Operator Level I & II Preferred Additional Qualifications are: • Building Service Worker Certificate • Arena Ice Makers Certificate • Plumber/gas fitting certificate or equivalent experience A positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment is a must! A complete job description can be picked up at the Municipal Office.

Applications will be received at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston BC V0J 1Z0, until 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2014 Interested persons should direct all inquiries to: John Guenther, Phone: (250) 845-2238 • e-mail: engineering@houston.ca

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 19,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The mine has been in operation since in September 1997 and closure is planned for 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

MILLWRIGHT Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor and working closely with other tradesmen and the operating department, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintenance work in the mill, crusher and other areas of the mine. Duties will include planned and preventative maintenance on the SAG mill, ball mills, crusher, conveyor belts, pumps and other equipment.

The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualiÀcation and have a minimum of Àve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. Possession of a &raneSafe &ertiÀcate would be considered an asset.

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• All appliances and window covering included. Call Lia today 250-845-1147!!

57,900

$

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• Spacious 1720 sq ft custom built rancher on a corner lot.

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Master bedroom features a dressing area, ensuite and walk in closet as well as patio doors to a patio.

• Beautiful rock fireplace, very open floor plan with lots of natural light.

• Formal dining room with great mountain views!

• Gorgeous new flooring in the kitchen, dining, living and hallway.

• Garage, underground sprinkler system, concrete driveway, storage shed.

• All appliances and window blinds included.

• Call Lia today at 250-845-1147!

259,900

$

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1

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49

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59

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9

99

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199

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8

88

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