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Timber swap “done deal”

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The Bulkley Valley Credit Union partnered with the Houston Museum Society for Pitch In last Thursday. Together the teams cleaned the museum area on the west end of Steelhead Park. Above are Ken and Tanya Amonson, Marian Aerssens, Laury Williams, Robson Herman and Michelle Standbridge.

The CILA has been pretty adamant around getting the Forest Minister in to discuss the Canfor / West Fraser Swap and how it affects our Logging Operators in these regions.

Forester Minister Steve Thomson did make a trip to Houston. From our follow up discussions with CILA Members, he only spoke briefly to a couple of loggers affected. So with the help of Mary Sjostrom, Mayor of the City of Quesnel we were able to have time with the Minister during their ’ourQuesnel Economic Forum’.

We gathered the concerns from Canfor and West Fraser loggers and brought forth an information sheet and questions for the Minister on replaceable and non-replaceable agreements, seniority positions and the confusion around the allowable timber figures. The Minister has now put CILA

in contact with the Competition Bureau who are openly receiving our calls/emails.

Should you have a concern, please do not hesitate to contact the CILA if you would like to maintain your unanimity around this subject. The Minister took all the information in and said he would reply to our questions.

Minister Thomson indicated that the deal is ideally complete, the Competition Bureau can deny the deal and it would then fall to his decision. The general feeling was that the deal was done.

The process that we requested is for the Province to protect the needs of the contractor, insure that clear and precise information is being delivered and that contractors cannot be picked off one by one – so to speak in new contract negotiations without having a clear picture.

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Woodmere Nursery signs lease to grow medical marijuana

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Woodmere Nursery just outside of Telkwa could become the site of a medical marijuana growing operation that produces up to 7,000 kilograms of B.C. bud annually.

In an agreement

announced Tuesday, Woodmere Nursey owner Joe Wong signed on to lease 80,000 square feet of greenhouse space and allow Maple Leaf Green World access to their equipment and laboratory for the purpose of growing medicinal marijuana.

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The lease is subject to Maple Leaf Green World receiving the proper licenses from Health Canada to grow medical marijuana, the company said in

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a press release and if they obtain the necessary licenses, there is no guarantee they will be able to secure the required financing to start production.

Maple Leaf Green World president Raymond Lai said the company hopes to have all their

approvals in place and begin growing by September. While they operate greenhouses in other locations, this is their first attempt at growing medical marijuana.

Because Woodmere Nursery is in the Agricultrual Land Reserve, growing medical marijuana is

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“If they’re in the ALR, then they are allowed to [grow medical marijuana], regardless of zoning,” Llewellyn said. “The Agricultural Land Commission has

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It’s a permitted use, regardless of zoning.”

Calls to Joe Wong and Woodmere Nursery were not immediately returned.

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Police arrested a male for assault and uttering threats on Pearson Road April 18. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the male was released to

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April 19. Sgt. Rose says the intoxicated male with someone he was barred from

contacting, and was held in custody until sober. He was charged with six counts of breach and sentenced to 34 days in jail and one year of probation. *** Police arrested a drunk male on Highway 16 near the bridge east of Houston at 8:10 p.m.

April 19. Sgt. Rose says the male was lodged in cells until sober and served a ticket for being drunk in public. *** Police arrested a drunk male on Mountainview Drive at 5:20 a.m. April 20.

Sgt. Rose says the male was lodged in cells until sober and released with a ticket for being drunk in public. *** Police have a silver bicycle that was dropped off at the station at 4 p.m. April 19. Sgt. Rose says the bike was abandoned beside the walking bridge on Copeland Avenue and 14th Street. The owner can claim the bike at

the Houston Police Station. *** A young teenager had a dirt biking accident on Mountainview Drive at 5:30 p.m. April 21. Sgt. Rose says police and ambulance attended and the teen was brought to the Smithers Hospital with minor injuries. *** Police got a report of an attempted fraud at 7:30 p.m. April 22.

Sgt. Rose says it was a caller from California with a male voice, trying to sound like an elderly woman. The complainant hung up as soon as the caller tried to explain the reason for the call.

Sgt. Rose reminds people to be careful about unknown or suspicious callers, and not give out banking information over the phone. *** In the past seven days, police have dealt with seven traffic complaints, two false alarms, one abandoned 9-1-1, and one bylaw complaint.

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The Houston ACT committee is running several events this spring to promote healthy, active living.

“We’re very excited about all the upcoming possibilities to engage the community,” said Dawn Potvin, cochair of Houston ACT (Action Changes Things).

“We’re going to keep going and keep having events that involve all age groups and genders,” she said. “We try to keep it free to the public so that it’s more accessible for more people.”

The first event is a Mothers Day Run, open to the public and starting at 10 a.m. the Leisure Facility May 11.

ACT is also sponsoring a free-swim May 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“This is our Town Houston!” is a subcommittee of ACT that does clean up work in the community. It starts up again in May. ACT also has funding this year to support community groups that promote healthy living.

Potvin says they have $15,000 to distribute to

groups in Houston in grants up to $3,000.

Houston ACT includes people from Houston council, Northern Health, Healthy Options for People and Earth (HOPE), business owners and community members.

“It’s wide open to the public,” Potvin said.

The committee started in November 2012 and ran Houston’s first WinterFest this past February.

It’s goal is to promote healthy living to all people in Houston and it’s funded by Northern Health through the B.C. Healthy Communities grant.

They are organizing other events to come and Potvin says they’re open to suggestions about projects to get involved in, both big and small.

The public is welcome at the next ACT meeting May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Houston District council chambers.

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ALR changes require input

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hanging with the times can be a good thing.

But the debate surrounding the B.C. Liberal government’s plans to amend the Agricultural Land Reserve indicates this change is meeting with some opposition.

The ALR covers about 4.7 million hectares, or about three per cent of the provincial land base.

Given the changes are targeted especially to lands in Zone 2, anything outside of the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island, then the regulations apply to much less than three per cent of B.C.’s land base.

Bill Bennett, minister for core review, has offered up some explanations, but they seem too facile, and leave other questions unanswered.

Why did the government not consult with farmers? Why is the government wanting to especially loosen the restrictions on how ALR land in Zone 2 can be used?

Why is the government wanting a piece of such a small pie?

Scientists from B.C.’s universities are against the changes for a variety of reasons.

But why listen to them? Remember the cod fishery? Exactly.

Between 1976, when the ALR was introduced, and 2011, the population of British Columbia jumped a whopping 84 per cent, to about 4.6 million from 2.5 million. Over that same time period the amount of land in the ALR remained essentially the same. Almost double the number of mouths to feed, but the same amount of land.

Climate change is already lapping on our shores, exactly what that will do to food production around the world is unknown.

Are we really ready to roll the dice on food security? Changing the rules to allow alternative uses on ALR land just doesn’t add up, unless we are missing a part of the equation.

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We make our own luck

Last weekend my mother-in-law said something that made me realize how many years I’ve been writing this column. Five.

Five is my lucky number.

When I was pregnant with my firstborn, my husband and I included a tiny white sleeper with the number five on it as part of his parents’ Christmas present.

They opened it and immediately knew what it suggested: they would be having a fifth grandchild.

Throughout my pregnancy, the number five, or multiples of it, kept showing up, and when Sam was born at 5:55 pm on the 25th day of August in the year 2000 measuring 55 cms, he was placed in a hospital baby bed with the number five on it.

I had never felt superstitious before, but this number seemed

extra special to me after his birth. I decided this was my lucky number, probably in a similar way that people choose a symbol that is considered lucky to them.

“It’s also the year of the horse,” Sam later reminded me, referring to the Chinese calendar. “And you’re a horse.”

Double the luck, I thought to myself. But I’ve felt good fortune for a long time.

Not only have I always had a roof over my head, shoes on my feet and food in my fridge, but I’ve had the love and support of family and friends, too.

I also now understand that the luckier I feel, the more luck I have.

But what is luck anyway? Isn’t it just a feeling of gratitude for what we already have?

“No,” my friend disagreed. “It’s about winning stuff. And I never win anything.

Ever.”

“I feel like I’ve won the life lottery,” my other friend chirped cheerfully. The first pal grimaced at that remark.

Both of these fine human beings appear equally blessed in many ways, but one of them admittedly pays a lot more attention to what’s going wrong in life rather than what’s right and good. The cheerful chirper does the complete opposite.

I try to be more like her.

The basic premise of this column when I first started writing it years ago was to share whatever was on my mind that particular week, and to write it from a positive perspective. That’s still my goal.

While keeping upbeat wasn’t easy during my more difficult days, it’s been a good exercise in teaching myself to be

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more of an optimist and less of a pessimist - something I’ll always have to work on to some degree.

But I believe it’s well worth the effort.

Not just because of the mounting research that an appreciation for life helps to protect us against the negative effects of stress – decreasing illness and allowing us to live longer – but also because our quality of life is clearly more enjoyable when we have a positive outlook.

“It’s all about attitude,” my second friend said. “A healthy, beautiful millionaire living in a mansion can be a hateful crank, while a less fortunate person struggling to make ends meet could feel happy to be alive.”

When my first friend said he’d rather be the miserable millionaire I had to point out the obvious: all three of us are rich compared to

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the billions of people in the world living in abject poverty. Instead of comparing our lives to those who appear better off than us, why not do the reverse?

Gratitude feels infinitely better than bitterness and resentment. It also attracts good luck.

Like the luck of understanding that no matter who we are or what we have, we’re all capable of feeling joy, love and happiness if we’re open to it. That gift is an abundance of wealth all on its own.

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What are the key things people can do to prevent Diabetes?

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Wendy Marion-Orienti Dietician

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“Top of the list is MOVE. Thirty minutes a day just walking can darn near prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

Next is healthy food choices. Three rules: eat whole and real foods, mostly plants, and not too much. Spreading your food throughout the day, rather then having three large meals is also more healthy.”

“Make active living a part of your routine. It has to be an everyday routine, something you just do, like having lunch. It’s about energy balance - energy in, and energy out - you need to have both. That’s not just good for Diabetes, it also prevents all kinds of other chronic diseases.”

“HEAL - Healthy Eating, Active Living.

You have to embrace that, make it part of everyday. From that you can walk away from Diabetes.”

“There’s two types of Diabetes. With Type One there’s nothing you can do, it’s a genetic disease. With Type Two, it’s about lifestyle. Look at what you’re eating and what your activity level is. Are you smoking or drinking? It’s really a lifestyle change.”

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Editor: I wonder how many people in B.C. realize that what is now the proposed Prosperity Mine project began sim-

ply enough with two prospectors exploring on horseback in the early 1930’s?

What these two prospectors did not know back then is that

their discovery was the starting point for a series of events that would ultimately result in Taseko’s proposal to develop one of the largest deposits of copper and gold in the world.

Just as Taseko has already done with the Gibraltar Mine north of Williams Lake, the Prosperity Mine is a natural resource that can be developed into an unrivalled example of environ-

mental protection and economic benefit, not only for B.C. but on a National level as well.

This is a critical moment in the long history of this world class mineral

discovery. As British Columbians and as Canadians we owe it to future generations and the trailblazers of the past to tackle the challenges, seize the opportunity, and make the very best

of this incredible resource. Properly and safely developed, the Prosperity Mine could be a benefit for many and for decades to come.

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Bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline My name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime.

The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the BC coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a

bitumen spill would be far worse.

A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed.

The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat.

I am promoting and backing this solution.

It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled.

There are other enormous benefits: - There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cuttingedge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oilsands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other

words the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands.

This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery.

- An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than BC coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada.

- Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in BC for

Guest View David Black five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in BC with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local

petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province.

- The Canadian and Provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year.

Unfortunately our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining.

One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We

are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work.

We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations.

Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely.

Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and US government websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking.

Furthermore some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada.

In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-theart and as safe as possible. The fleet will be

owned by a company based in BC so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea.

Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers.

I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so.

The Canadian government makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month.

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Her crown came from New Mexico, but when Houston’s own Rebecca Dallaire won the The Houston Seniors Association needs first-ever Smithers Rodeo Queen contest, the more support to continue their programs. moment wasisn’t totally Bulkley Valley.coming out “There enough people When a stubborn sash worn by one of her for luncheons in order to make it worthfellow rodeo royalties needed a pin, it came while,” said Dorreen Atkins, secretary of courtesy of a spectator who to have a the Houston Branch of thehappened Seniors Citizens spare in his arm Association of sling.

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“She things,” in shethe says with a Therelikes are shiny 70 members Houston laugh.

“She’s like a magpie.” seniors branch, and Atkins says they are Dallaire’s father Marcel also more toward looking for more. rodeo than royalty.

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“The one who’s under 8.2 seconds with friends and new people,” Atkins said. getsArnold to keep the crown!” Houston branch Amonson, But speaking with Dallaire and allowed her felpresident, says members are also lowuse rodeo Gregorowich to theprincesses facility Amber and participate in and seAdele Murray, it’s clear that for them too, being niors activities. rodeo royalties means moretothan a smile and Membership is open anyone over 19,a slow wave. and Amonson says it’s partly about supNow 22 old,association.

Dallaire has been riding porting theyears seniors horses since before she walk.just because “It’s good to be a could member And while she likes to show horses, Dallaire you’re promoting healthy seniors living,” he says her biggest thrill is barrel racing. said.

“Your heart gets racingruns as soon as youofcome The seniors branch a variety acthrough the gate,” she says.

“Everything haptivities in Houston. pensCarpet incredibly fast—you don’tTuesday have timeand to bowling is every make mistakes.”

Friday at 1 p.m. and floor curling is every “If youatmess up in your pattern and lose half Monday 1 p.m. or even a tenth of second, could for change The Bowling aAlley is that booked seyour position from fi rst to fi fth and your payout niors every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and the might runs not even happen.” pool aquafit exercise every Monday, Dallaire watches rodeoatand racetrack events Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. all over North America, keeping a sharp eye on

was bred in a small town and you beat some of these big shots, it’s a great feeling,” she said.

Three months ago, her well-named horse Crayola had a foal that Gregorowich plans to train up in Alberta and Oklahoma.

“I’m hoping she can be my world contender,” she says.

The youngest of this year’s rodeo royals, Adele Murray says the contest was her first time giving a public speech, let alone a TV interview.

Murray did great, says organizer Andi Houlden, picking up the award for Most Improved Public Speaker.

At home, Murray keeps eight fish and a cat named Chevy along with her one and only horse, Chip.

“I was on a riding lesson and I ended up riding her and fell in love,” Murray said.

“I said ‘I want this one—I don’t care about any of the others.”

Murray bugged her dad about Chip for years until one fine December day in 2008.

“I woke up that Christmas morning and she was standing outside,” she says.

Chip is a fast horse, Murray said, a thoroughbred and quarter-horse cross who is more into gymkhanas and barrel racing than showing.

Murray also came to the contest without a lot of show experience, but her confidence grew after a practice session she held at her house in Rebecca Dallaire, front, rides in the Bulkley Valley Fall Fair on Aug. 22 with Amthe weeks before. ber Gregorowich, left, and Adele Murray, right.

“We had good times,” she says. Each of the Photo by Grant Harris girls took a practice spin down a pretend “runJackie Lieuwen photo/Houston Today from her kitchen to the livhow different horse breeds and bloodlines are “Paint horses are my favourite breed because way” that stretched The Houston branch of the Senior Citizens Association 70versatile members.

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Williams Lake rodeo queen Savannah Davies.

Paintsecretary, and quarter are favourites As for who finally wonBlewet the queen’s or barrel racing, she says.

“You can do jumping, you can do barrel racDuring the golfing season, seniors golf and Burns Lake.

Consultant Jessica is crown meeting the princess tiaras, Murray said the three friends “They’re built to take off from a standstill ing, Western pleasure, they make amazing kids’ every Thursday at 10 a.m.

Amonson says he is happy with the ac- with seniors to discuss ways things that agreed itbenefit was noseniors big deal. intoThey high speed, they handle corners really tivities horses, they drive, and they’re not as skittish or would have and seniors exercise Monday of the seniors association, and simin Houston.

“We’re all good,” said, smiling. well also.” spooky as some other breeds.” and Friday at 10 a.m. at the Pleasant ply wishes for more people to participate.

“When she firstshe met with us, she was Smithereens got their fi rst to meet Of the two, her mother Bibs says she likes At 23, Gregorowich has plenty of Smithers Valley Village, and they play cards there The Houston seniors have a handicap surprised at how well ourchance seniors are their rodeo royals during the fall fair last weekpaint horses best. and Terrace horse shows under her belt already, every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. accessible van that is available for people cared for,” Amonson said, adding that he end and Rodeo Queenbusinesses Rebecca Dallaire will be “They the fifth with day, God createdand the to butuse in the two yearsAmonson she hopes to scout out noticed They say alsoonpartner Granisle bynext donation, said, addthat most are handiridingaccessible a paint horse made for is celebrity. horse and onrun the asixth day he painted the ing the world show for paint horseshim in Fort Worth, cap Telkwa and tournament calledall “Trithat anyone can contact or Adrian and there quite a lot of “He’ll defi nitely be the prettiest horse there,” good ones.”

Texas. city carpet bowlers” six times a year.

Meeuwissen if interested. seniors activities. says Rebecca’s mother.

“He’s the Ashton KutchRodeo princess Amber Gregorowich agrees.

“It’s the best of the best,” she says, adding Their annual seniors picnic is every The District of Houston is doing an Blewet will be at the luncheon May 15 er of the horse world.”

A confi dent speaker who won this year’s that she would like nothing better than to win at June, and they invite all seniors from age-friendly study, funded by a grant from to talk to seniors about how Houston can he’s a male model, he really award for speech craft, Gregorowich warns that the FortB.C. Worth with a Bulkley Valley-bred horse.

Houston, Smithers, Kitimat, Hazelton, government. be “He even thinks more age-friendly. she could talk about paints forever.

“If you go down to worlds with a horse that does.”

John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes

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Newsletter ~ April 30th, 2014 edition Mill Closure Update

Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons!

The Houston Job Fair was held on April 9th, 2014 and approximately 350 people attended.

The Ministry’s utilization of a three pillar committee of community stakeholders model, found to be successful in response to significant loss of employment in other communities, combine efforts and resources to support workers, family members, contractors, suppliers and the broader community as the impacts from the closure materialize. The Community Pillar groups are continuing to meet and to work together to support the community during the upcoming mill closure.

For up to date information go to our website at www.houston.ca and click on the “Municipal Hall” tab and then the ““Mill Closure” link.

Upcoming Council Meetings: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Tuesday, May 20, 2014 The above meetings are held at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street.

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

Website: www.houston.ca

Small Town Love

What is Small Town Love? Small Town Love is a movement connecting people with the independent shops and services that are the heart and soul of their communities. 17 local businesses are now registered with Houston’s Small Town Love Program. We want to continue to encourage all small independent businesses to register at www.lovehoustonbc.com

Your Town Your Thoughts - Take our Online Survey!

The District of Houston is re-branding and we’d love to hear from you. Simply fill out our online survey at: http://www.thornleycreative.com/survey/ houston Or find the link on the District of Houston website at www.houston.ca Let us know what is important to you!

Please visit the website for info on: • • • • • •

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

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) 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

Open Burning

Please be reminded of the following Air Quality Bylaw Regulations: 1. All open burning (except recreational fires contained in 36” approved pit) require a burning permit.

2. No open burning allowed on lots less than 1 hectare in size.

3. All burning permits will be issued by the Houston Fire Department.

4. No backyard burning barrels allowed.

5. All approved burning shall comply with Ministry of Environment venting requirements.

Permit approval/denial is subject to weather conditions and the fire hazard risk assessment issued by the Ministry of Forests for our area.

In British Columbia, the Wildfire Act specifies a person’s legal obligation when using fire. Those using fire are responsible for ensuring the fire is safe to light, that the fire does not escape, and that they have adequate resources immediately available to handle any escapes that might occur.

Broken Toters to Give Away

The District has damaged toters to give away on a first come first serve basis. The damaged toters are available at the public works yard located at 2215 N. Nadina Ave as of April 30th and will be available until they are all gone. Please note, these free toters cannot be used for household garbage but could be used for personal composting and hauling. The toters will be marked with an orange or red stripe as an indicator they will not be picked up if they are left curbside.

Shipping Containers - Did you Know?

Shipping containers or “Sea cans” are not permitted in many areas of the District of Houston.

Where they are permitted they must be: suitably screened • anchored • placed on the property with the proper setbacks.

Sea Cans are: Not permitted in Residential zones. 1 in Commercial (e.g. retail or highway areas) or Institutional (e.g. college, schools) zones. 2 in Rural Agricultural and Industrial zones.

Water Main Flushing

Please note that flushing of water mains will take place from Monday, May 12th to Friday, May 16th between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Water mains require flushing to help remove any sedimentation that may exist in the mains. This may result in discoloration and will clear if you run water prior to using. Please be mindful when doing laundry; you may wish to avoid washing light coloured clothing. During the flushing period, water pressure may fluctuate and may result in reduced water pressure. You should ensure your property is equipped with a pressure reducing valve and that precautions are taken to protect your hot water tank. Chlorine levels will be increased during this period to ensure safe potable water. You may wish to have potable water stored in containers for personal use. You may experience cloudy water for a short time after the main flushing, this will clear in a short time if you let your water run.

Please Note: Because of the water main flushing, the Leisure Facility will be closing at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 12, 2014 due to low water pressure.

Changes to Utility Billings

You will notice that effective January 1, 2014 Annual Utility Billing ceased and all customers are now 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. For your convenience, payments can be made online. To set up your online payment, search for Houston (BC) District of Utilities through your online banking service provider. Please be aware that you can pay for the full year if you so desire.

Leisure Facility Programs & Events: The Spring/Summer Houston Leisure Facility Guide is out with all our upcoming swimming lessons and Swimming Pool/Gym schedules – Check it out online or drop by the Leisure Facility to pick up a copy.

Ball Hockey: Practice & Play – Registered Program for Children & Youth

So you are a hockey fanatic but there is no more ice. Or maybe you want to learn the exhilarating sport of hockey but you can’t skate very well. Fortunately there’s an alternative – ball hockey! Our practice & play programs will help beginners and experienced players alike to improve hockey skills such as shooting, stick handling, and passing as well as general hockey concepts and strategies.

Players must bring their own hockey stick, indoor shoes & a water bottle.

Ages 5 - 7: Mon/Wed 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 8 - 10: Mon/Wed 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 11 - 14: Mon/Wed 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm May 26 - June 18 • Cost $50 (10 classes)

Pre-register to save your spot!

In the Pool

Drop-in Aquafit Mon/Wed/Fri: 6:00 am and 9:00 am Tue/Thur: 4:00 pm Drop-in programs do not require pre-registration and are included at no extra cost with a membership.

Interested in Becoming a Lifeguard?

The Houston Leisure Facility will be offering a National Lifeguard course in late May or early June. If you’re interested in learning more please contact Kelby Trottier, Aquatic Coordinator at 250-845-7420 or leisure.programs@houston.ca.

Ages 15 + Mon/Wed 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 23 - July 30 • Cost $24 (12 sessions)

For more information, prices or to register, please contact the Houston Leisure Facility @ 250-845-7420 or e-mail reception@houston.ca or check out our website at www. houston.ca or you can Like us on Facebook! Go to Leisure Services – District of Houston to get all the latest information on programs and events around town!

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Ball Hockey - Drop In Program for Youth & Adults Ages 15 + Mon/Wed 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 5 - June 18 • Cost $26 (13 sessions)

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Make a fist and cut it off at the wrist, that’s how much carbohydrates you should have in one sitting, she said.

Take the palm of your hand and chop the fingers off. The fingers is how much meat or protein you should have.

“Here’s the kicker,” she said holding up one thumb. “That’s for the fat.”

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For the veggies, Mrs. Pudding cupped two hands together.

“Now, I know what a lot of you want to do with those vegetables: You want to chuck those out the window,” she said, throwing her cupped hands up to her shoulder.

“Don’t get rid of those! Those have got the vitamins and minerals, and those are going to fight off the cold and flu and infection,” she said, adding that they also have fibre.

Lastly, one cupped hand is for fruit and sweeter foods, she said.

The other aspect of being healthy is active living, and being busy doesn’t count as active, Mrs. Pudding said.

“You’ve got to put your activity back into your living,” she said, adding that a good place to start is walking, swimming or even making kayaking movements with your arms while sitting.

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“You’ve got to pamper your sweet heart. Put your energy towards your heart and you manage everything else,” she said, adding that it helps fight and prevent other chronic diseases as well.

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Concluding her talk, Mrs. Pudding welcomed everyone to a healthy luncheon cooked by volunteer nurses and diabetes specialists.

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After the health care worker immunization rate had drifted as low as 50 per cent, the new policy prompted 80 per cent of health care employees to be vaccinated and the remainder used masks, Kendall said Wednesday. One health care aide in Grand Forks was fired after repeatedly refusing to wear a mask when working around patients.

Health Minister Terry Lake said the total was increased by extending free flu shots to anyone who was considering visiting a relative in a health care facility during the winter.

Previously seniors, children aged six months to five years, seniors over 65, residents of care and assisted living facilities, those with chronic conditions and health care and emergency workers were eligible for a free vaccine.

Lake said the ministry is considering offering the vaccine free to everyone in future years.

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lessons are sponsored by Northwest Community College, Houston Link to Learning, and the Houston Public Library. You must bring your own guitar. For more info on any of the above events or to register, Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? please call the Houston Public Library at 250-845- Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applica2256. tions. No experience necessary please contact ByEarly Learning Fair hosted by Twain Sullivan ron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a fire practice: Elementary and School District #54 for Children Houston’s “Love by the Bowl� Soup Kitchen Thurs. @ 1930 hrs (7:30pm) 3 & 4 years old and their parents Friday, May 2 at serving homemade soup in two different seatings, Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd Twain Sullivan Elementary 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. 11-12 and 12-1 on Wednesdays.

Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices every No Registration Required. For more information call Twain Sullivan Elementary at 250-845-2227 or The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Thurs. at 7:30pm.

Silverthorne Elementary at 250-845-2228.

Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General Silverthorne Elementary School will present Meeting. the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Blackbeard the Pirate� on Saturday May 3, 2014 at Seniors Bingo is every Tues. at 7:00pm at the Silverthorne gym.There will be two shows at 3 pm Cottonwood Manor. Entry is $1. Come out & Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1:00pm in enjoy a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes! & 6:30. Tickets are available at the door. the Seniors Centre.

Houston Public Library - Lego Club: May 1, 15 & 29 Houston Secondary School - webpage: http:// Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm • After School Games: hssweb.sd54.bc.ca fire practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.

May 6 & 20 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm • Teddy Bear Picnic : May 7 from 10 am to 2 pm • NID Art Attack: Houston Dart League is Sat. evenings at Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., May 16 from 1 pm to 3 pm Free Guitar lessons: 7:30pm. upstairs at the Houston Curling Club. 11:00am Bible study is Thurs. at 7:00pm. for all ages Friday afternoons 3:30-4:30pm. These Blind doubles games.

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Above: Silverthorne’s Kindergarten students enjoyed the spring chicks at school last week. They learned first hand about the life cycle of chicks and even watched one hatch in an incubator. Above right are Taylor, William and Westin with chicks. Below: HSS rugby boys battled the new LDSS rugby team in Houston last Tuesday.

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Above: HSS rugby teams recently went down to Kamloops for Fifteens Rugby Fest. The girls sevens team competed against teams across B.C. at the Sevens Rugby Provincial Championships in Vancouver last weekend. Bottom left: Benjamin and Rimmi perform a swing dance for parents at Twain Sullivan School’s Kindergarten Learning Festival. Below: Kyra and Koen engage in literacy activities with parents at Twain.

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