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Houston Christian School graduates gather for a photo in Steelhead Park last Thursday. The nine HCS grads are Lindey Meints, Taylor Vandenberg, Krystal Jaarsma, Celeste VandenBrink, Nicole Dieleman, Jordan TenBrinke, Max Leffers, Lee Groot and Owen Delege.

TELUS is upgrading cell phone service between Houston and Smithers.

Last year they invested $675,000 to build a tower which covers 20.5 kilometres of Highway 16 from Olson Road east of Round Lake to Hungry Hill Way near Fisherman Lake, said Liz Sauvé, TELUS Media Relations.

This year, they’re building a second tower at Barrett Lake, northwest of Houston to increase cell service for another 10 kilometres of Highway 16.

The towers are being built as part of an agreement TELUS made with the Province, promising to connect 1,700 kilometres of previously unconnected highways across B.C. The Connecting British Columbia

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TELUS is building a new tower at Barrett Lake northwest of Houston.

Agreement was signed in 2011 primarily to enhance the safety of travel on the roadways and provide 9-1-1 access, Sauvé said.

Last month, TELUS announced it will invest $2.8 billion dollars throughout B.C. over the next three years.

“As our home province, it’s our goal to make B.C. a leader in connectivity, and we’re working to bring our worldclass technology to all corners of B.C.,” Sauvé said.

District exploring Houston land use and transportation

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Houston community?

What opportunities are there to make improvements? What is your dream for this community?

Those are some

questions explored by the District of Houston as they develop their Transportation and Land Use Plans.

The Land Use Plan for Houston could be 100 years out - it’s the big dream the District will move towards and implement piece by piece, explained Fraser Blyth, principal

consultant with Selkirk Planning & Design.

Over 30 Houston people attended the open house to discuss the plan last Wednesday.

Jan Voss, President of Creative Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Solutions, is working on the Transportation

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He said there were three things he really liked about Houston.

The first is the downtown core and it’s “great network,” which allows traffic to spread out so there’s more parking and less busyness on the streets, he said.

The second is the

working train station.

“Most communities in B.C. don’t have an active Via train station… it’s something that right now is not well used, but it’s a huge asset for you to grow on in the future,” Voss said.

The third thing is the “extensive trail network” with

footpaths across Buck Creek, by the dyke and through Steelhead Park, which “for a community your size is very impressive.”

But Voss said there are two things that need improvement.

One is the “hourglass shape,” with only one bridge across Buck Creek.

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District seeking public input on “the big dream” for Houston ZONE from Page 1 His second concern was the access to the Industrial Park, especially the Nadina intersection and the safety of the rail crossing there.

Place Making specialist Sonny Tomic said the one thing he noticed is kids biking around downtown.

“That tells me this is a safe place,” he said.

“That’s your asset, friendliness… and a safe environment.”

Consultant Blyth said he appreciates the river around Houston.

“You’ve got a great river valley,” he said.

Second, is Jamie Baxter Park.

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“I think you’re really lucky to have a park like that, with the band shell, skate park, and the link to the river.”

Third is the community amenities, such as the pool, ice rink, curling rink, connection with Health Centre and Library, Steelhead Park.

“You’re very lucky,” he said.

“You have all the pieces you need for a great community here, they just need to be linked up, and that’s essentially what this Land Use Plan is going to do.”

The Land Use Plan has a $49.500 budget, with $12,500 funded by the Real Estate Foundation and $37,000 from Canada Gas Tax Funds, said Director of Finance William Wallace.

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The final phase of the work will include decisions for downtown and industrial redevelopment and will be completed by fall 2014.

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The District contracted Creative Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Solutions for $38,700.

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Mayor Bill Holmberg says the consultants will give the District ideas for the plan, but ultimately council will make the decisions.

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A second open house will be held September 10, seeking public feedback on the transportation and land use plans. Both plans are set to be finalized in October.

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A wildfire burns near Tetachuck Lake late last Summer. Many wildfires are started by humans, and are therefore completely preventable. Weather is the major determining factor in the severity and frequency of wildfires in B.C.

By Steven Maisey with files from Jackie Lieuwen Black Press

As the temperature heats up and the weather stays dry, concern over the ignition of wildfires is ratcheting up in the Houston area.

Already there’s been one fire in the Morice District and five fires in the Lakes District, all six of which have been human-caused fires.

In 2013, the Lakes District experienced 35 forest fires, of which 14 were caused by human carelessness.

As of June 27, the wildfire danger rating for Houston was high, as well as areas south of Tchesinkut Lake.

The wildfire danger rating is used to express a number of factors that affect the fire environment, and include, ease of ignition and difficulty of control.

“Each situation is different and depends on many other factors, such as fuel type, terrain, slope and weather conditions,” Olivia Pojar, Communications Specialist for the wildfire management branch said.

The Northwest Fire Centre (NWFC) is responsible for forest fire protection for the western portion of the Northern Interior Forest Region and the northern portion of the Coastal Forest Region.

The area includes, the Forest Districts

of Kalum, SkeenaStikine, the North Coast and Nadina, and covers a quarter of B.C. from the coast to just west of Endako and from the Yukon boarder to Tweedsmuir Park, approximately 25 million hectares in size.

The major communities in the NWFC region are Houston, Burns Lake, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Dease Lake, and the NWFC responds to an average of 160 fires, which burn approximately 18,000 hectares in the area each year.

One of the major concerns for the Nadina Forest District is the frequency of abandoned campfires.

Last year there were 32 abandoned campfires in the Nadina district and so far this year there have a been numerous campfires that have been left burning unattended as well.

A person that leaves a campfire unattended for any length of time can be fined up to $345 and anyone whose fire cause a wildfire can be subjected to a fine of $100,000 and be jailed for up to a year, and hit with the costs associated with fighting the fire and the damages.

“The NWFC encourages campers to always ensure that a fire is cool to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time, or going to bed at night,” Pojar said, “all campfires should be

surrounded by a fuelfree area and either eight litres of water or a readily available shovel.”

Along with human caused wildfires, another primary cause of wildfires is lightning.

Lightning is the cause of starting approximately 50 per cent of all B.C. forest fires.

For the NWFC, weather is the p re d o m i n a n t controlling factor when it comes to the frequency and severity of fires.

Cool, damp fires yield few fires, and those that do start can be contained and brought under control easier, while dry, hot weather increases wildfire danger.

Typically the severity of wildfire season depends on the combination of factors, such as terrain type, snow pack, lightning strikes, levels of drought and forest floor moisture content.

“The NWFC maintains its level of preparedness by studying forecasts that allow for a good idea of what to expect in the short-term,” Pojar said. “for long-term preparedness, forecasts have a diminished level of reliability.”

As far as fighting wildfires is concerned, there are four initial attack crews, each consisting of three crew members located in Houston and Burns Lake, and in addition, five supervisory staff work both bases in

Houston and Burns Lake.

These crew members received extensive training each year in fire behaviour knowledge, fire management tactics, c o m mu n i c at i o n s, air operations, orienteering, fireline organization and fireline equipment use.

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To report a wildfire, call the toll-free number at 1-800-6635555.

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ast year, the Nechako’s economy was propelled by a solid mining base, recovery in the forestry sector, and the creation of spin-off companies due to major construction activity in northern B.C. As a result, employment in our region expanded and many residents increased their purchasing power.

The Regional BC Check-Up (www.bccheckup.com), says the labour market expanded modestly in Northwest B.C. (Nechako and North Coast), with 700 jobs gained. Many residents left to find work elsewhere causing the labour force to contract while the labour market expanded.

As a result, the unemployment rate fell to 6.6 per cent; however, the region still has one of the highest unemployment rates in the province.

Similarly, youth unemployment in the region is among one of the highest.

The slight improvement in employment was driven by an improved business climate and major project developments. There were no reported business failures for a second consecutive year, and continued project developments in northern B.C. are positively contributing to our economy and helping businesses stay strong in the region.

Last year, the value of major projects under construction nearly doubled as two new developments moved forward. The Babine Forest Products sawmill destroyed by fire in Burns Lake in 2012 is being replaced for $100 million. Also in Burns Lake, the Northern Health Authority Hospital Replacement ($55 million) will develop a new facility that includes acute care and emergency services, diagnostic imaging equipment, a laboratory, and a pharmacy. Both projects will bring economic benefits to our region and liquefied natural gas developments in the neighbouring North Coast will lead to expenditures on LNG pipeline planning activities in our region.

But not everyone benefitted from the major construction, many are still feeling the impact of the recent recession. Many households are experiencing financial challenges, shown by the 11.1 per cent increase in the consumer insolvency rate.

This year we see signs of economic improvement, but overall, optimism is cautious at best.

On the positive side, the development of the Western Bioenergy’s biomass project will create jobs and economic spin-offs during construction and once it is in operation. The forestry industry is expected to have another good year, with demand for our lumber from the U.S. and China predicted to increase. While some mills closed due to the mountain pine beetle infestation, those operating may benefit from soaring prices.

However, poorer market conditions in mining may dampen mineral exploration. A recent, 45-day temporary shutdown of Huckleberry Mine will have an impact on this year’s production, though they’ve resumed operations now.

Therefore, it is important for our region to continue to capitalize on ongoing major project developments to create long-term sustainable businesses and full-time positions to provide better quality of living for our residents.

Michael Mehr, partner at Edmison Mehr in Smithers, BC.

Proud to be Canadian Canadian T-shirts, hats and paraphernalia are selling like hotcakes across the country in anticipation of this weekend’s Canada Day festivities, but Captain and Mrs. Canada already have their outfits pressed and ready to go.

The patriotic Vancouver couple, who have been unofficially representing their country nationally and internationally for the last decade, will be appearing at the Westside Daze parade and fair grounds in West Kelowna the weekend leading up to the first of July celebration. The captain will be wearing his white naval officer’s suit with a bright red shirt and the missus will be wearing a regal red gown, a tiara with a maple leaf, and both will be adorned with Canadian pins.

Jack Hetherington, and his life partner Christine Harper, are the lovely people behind these proud flagwaving personas, and

have thoroughly enjoyed the warm reception they’ve received everywhere they’ve been.

“The reaction has been wonderful,” Christine said. “It’s especially fulfilling for us to see children’s faces light up. We’ve been asked by some of them if we’re the king and the queen.”

Appearing before huge crowds of tourists from around the world during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Captain and Mrs. Canada were more than happy to pose for photos and answer questions about their beloved country.

Prior to that and since then they’ve traveled far and wide visiting countless fairs and events across Canada and in the US, and also went to Buckingham Palace, where they were greeted by people seemingly more excited about getting their picture taken with them than with the Coldstream Guards.

The gregarious duo

thought up the idea for their alter egos 10 years ago while dressed far more casually in Canadian T-shirts, flip flops and tall red and white top hats on Canada Day. “The idea began on our sailboat at the marina on Bowen Island in 2004,” Jack said.

“We set up speakers and played three songs every 20 minutes all day: Oh Canada, God Save the Queen and Happy Birthday.

People kept coming by to talk and sign our guest book. The day was a phenomenal success.”

After that they decided to take things to a whole new level and create distinguished characters to be formal ambassadors of Canada.

“Our goal is to foster Canadian unity and patriotism wherever we go,” Jack added. “To tell the tale of our proud history and to salute all Canadians who wear and have worn our nation’s uniform, particularly

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the fallen in all past wars and conflict, by proudly representing our country at public gatherings, civic holidays, parades and any celebration where people gather.”

The focus of their volunteer work includes charitable involvement, appearing at events for children with challenges and other worthwhile causes.

They spend Christmas Day on Vancouver’s lower east side walking the streets talking with people and offering sandwiches and Canadian touques.

Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing Captain and Mrs. Canada this weekend.

Not just because I love the joy they’re spreading and believe them to be national treasures, but because he is my mother’s only sibling and my precious Uncle Jack. He, along with Christine, helped my brother and I out tremendously when our beautiful mom passed away in December.

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne They’re both loving, compassionate and generous with their energy and have many years of experience being that way.

“We love to make people happy,” Christine said, referring to their public personas. “Our ultimate reward is a smile.

You can’t put a price on that.”

“We are Canadian arch-patriots,” Jack added. “We love our country and the people who make it great.”

So do I. And Captain and Mrs. Canada are two people who definitely do that.

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What is your dream job? If you could be anything in the world, what would you be?

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Max Leffers High school graduate

“I would be a rock star, playing my guitar.”

“I want to change the world one step at a time, and make the world a better place.”

“I would love to be a federal police agent, like the ones on NCIS and NCIS LA. I don’t know if it would be the same as on T.V. but I think it would be really cool.”

“Either a pro basketball player or an NHL hockey player.”

By Jackie Lieuwen

Report cards next casualty of school strike With schools behind picket lines for a second week and little hope of a quick settlement, school districts are starting to notify parents that year-end report cards won’t be produced.

S u r r e y school district superintendent Jordan Tinney posted a notice to parents that even shortened report cards that were planned at the beginning of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation

strike won’t be possible.

“The information that we need to produce report cards is in the hands of teachers and they are on strike,” Tinney wrote. “The support staff we normally have to help us develop and print report cards are also honouring the picket lines and are not at work.”

New Westminster superintendent John Gaiptman sent out a similar letter

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“Please be assured that, although you will not receive a final

in the next grade level for September,” Gaiptman wrote.

School districts are running buses this week to get

exams, which have been designated an essential service by the B.C. Labour Relations Board.

Tinney added that

summer school plans are looking “very tenuous” in Surrey, and some districts have already canceled their summer instruction.

E d u c at i o n Minister Peter Fassbender has said the partial lockout imposed on teachers will be lifted after yearend administrative days so it does not interfere with summer school programs.

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Life after the Tsilhqot’in decision

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The Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision on aboriginal title held by the Tsilhqot’in Nation leaves many questions to be answered.

Perhaps the biggest is this: Will British Columbia exist as we know it today by the end of this century?

Or will it devolve into dozens of semiautonomous regions, through treaties or similar court actions, as the only Canadian province that never completed historic treaties?

The Tsilhqot’in decision appears

to uphold the key finding of the 2007 trial, that 1,700 square kilometres of the Nemiah Valley west of Williams Lake are essentially owned by the people who occupied it hundreds if not thousands of years ago.

It’s not quite ownership.

Federal and provincial jurisdiction still applies, and their authority varies with the strength of the aboriginal title claim.

Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin ruled that the province overstepped its authority by issuing logging permits in the valley in 1983.

McLachlin noted that lawyers for B.C. first argued that the logging was to control mountain pine beetle, then dropped that argument in its first appeal. She also upheld the decision of the trial judge, onetime NDP leadership contender David Vickers, who rejected B.C.’s position that the economic value of the timber to the province overrode the then-vaguely defined aboriginal title.

Here’s McLachlin’s definition: “The nature of aboriginal title is that it confers on the group that holds it the exclusive right

to decide how land is used and the right to benefit from those uses, subject to the restriction that the uses must be consistent with the group nature of the interest and the enjoyment of the land by future generations.”

That’s not land ownership in the fee-simple sense of the term. It locks in communal ownership, which I and many others have argued is at the root of the poverty seen in many aboriginal communities.

Another big question: Is there any future for B.C.’s 20-year-old treaty process, or will this

precedent-setting case send more First Nations to court, or to the barricades as the Tsilhqot’in did on a logging road in 1983?

One of the unique advantages that have emerged from the handful of modern treaties in B.C. is that aboriginal communities have more options in land ownership. By voluntary agreement, they can convert land to fee-simple ownership, making it available for mortgage or sale. Modern treaty holders also get out from under the federal Indian Act, which remains in force despite this latest decision.

One of the big ques-

tions asked in the days after the Tsilhqot’in decision was this: Is the Northern Gateway pipeline project dead?

None of the aboriginal communities along the pipeline route has this kind of declared aboriginal title. Few if any would have a similar strength of claim as the Tsilhqot’in, who fought a small war to defend their territory from a wave of gold seekers in the 1860s.

One that does is the Haida Nation, whose occupation of a beautiful group of islands was long defended militarily, and never challenged by any other aboriginal group.

Among others, the Haida Nation was represented in the Tsilhqot’in case as interveners. Council of the Haida Nation president Peter Lantin said after the decision that his team is preparing its own aboriginal title case for trial.

Few doubt that this assertion of title will be successful, either by negotiation or court ruling. But there is a unique aspect to the Haida claim that would set another precedent.

They claim title to the ocean around Haida Gwaii, a challenge to anyone wishing to sail tankers through.

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Police report from Houston

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Police got report of an intoxicated male being rude to staff and patrons at a local liquor establishment at 7:10 p.m. June 19.

RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose said the male was sent on his way with a sober friend. *** Police got report of a male yelling in the hallways of an apartment on Hagman Crescent at 1:40 a.m. June 20.

Sgt. Rose says police found that he was

yelling because the building was flooding and he was trying to get someone to call the building manager. *** Police got report of an assault on Mountainview Drive at 12:15 p.m. June 21. Sgt. Rose says the victim gave two suspects, but when they could not be found, the victim changed the suspects.

Police were unable to make any arrests because of the changing story. *** Police stopped a

HOPE forToday Hummingbird

A bright crimson-red glimmer sparkled among the pieces of bark mulch under the window next to our house. At first, I thought it was a fishing lure. As I took a closer look, it became obvious, it was a hummingbird that must have hit the window and died as a result. Each intricately woven feather of it’s ruby throat shone brightly in the sun.

We have quite a number of these birds darting back and forth and hovering next to our hummingbird feeder during the spring and summer. The tiny wings beating at 60 beats per second, the ability to hover in mid-air, fly backwards and dart around, and the amazing energy of these miniature birds never cease to amaze me. As they aggressively protect their spot at the feeder, I wonder how this would all play out if they were the size of a robin or an eagle?

More questions arise as I consider this wonderful little creation of God. How do they migrate? What are some of the difficulties they run into as they try to raise their young? How do they survive in such a ruthless world? Some don’t, like the one I found under our window that day.

As I ponder all this, the words of Jesus, to his disciples, come to mind, “What is the price of two sparrows – one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are numbered. So don’t be afraid, you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.” Matthew 10:29-31 NLT Jesus did not promise life on this earth would be easy, actually he said there would be many hardships, even for those who believe in him, but he encourages us to trust in him even when difficulties arise. (Hebrews 12:7) Some of the difficulties in life, such as loneliness, sickness, weakness, some tragedy, financial crisis, persecution or even imminent death will certainly cause us to fear, if we try to live our life without God. God knows it all, he knew when that hummingbird fell to the ground, he knows every detail and situation in our lives, he even knows the day we will die. We are created in his image and much more valuable to him than the birds. We have no need to fear when we surrender to him and put our complete trust in him.

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Going through a

vehicle on the Morice River Road at 11 p.m.

June 21. Sgt. Rose says the vehicle didn’t dim their lights, and police found the driver smelled of marijuana and appeared impaired so they issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and impounded the vehicle. *** Police stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 at 3:30 a.m. June 24. Sgt. Rose says the driver failed to stop at the traffic light on Tweedie Avenue, and police found the vehicle insurance expired in January. The driver was issued a ticket for no insurance and a ticket for disobeying a yellow light. *** Police got a report of mischief at a home on Pearson Road at 2:30 p.m June 24.

Sgt. Rose says a male

reported that his neighbour smashed his patio door while attempting to assault him with a weapon.

Police found that after the attempted assault, the male hit his neighbour in the face with a hammer.

The neighbour was brought to the hospital and the case is still under investigation. *** Police and Fire got report of a dumpster lit on fire on Hagman Crescent at 10:30 p.m. June 24. Sgt. Rose says the suspects were identified, but were too young to be charged and instead will do community service. *** In the last seven days, police have dealt with five traffic complaints, three 9-11 calls, three bylaw complaints and four false alarms.

The Houston RCMP are participating in a Province-wide campaign to discourage people from participating in or joining gangs. Go to www.endganglife.ca to see what you can do.

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Coho to take bigger hit during sockeye fishery

By Jeff Nagel Black Press

Conservationists say a federally approved fishing plan sacrifices too many endangered coho salmon so fishing companies can catch more of an expected massive run of Fraser River sockeye this summer.

The predicted bonanza of sockeye – 23 million with a chance it could be more than 70 million – means there’s intense pressure for fishermen

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But if too many coho are caught in the nets along with sockeye, it could be a major setback for Interior coho runs that were nearly wiped out in the late 1990s and had been gradually rebuilding.

In past years, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has limited that unintentional bycatch to three per cent of the incoming coho run – once that many coho were caught sockeye fisheries were usually halted to protect weaker runs.

But DFO’s newly released plan more than quadruples that limit to a maximum 16 per cent of the coho run that can be killed this year by Canadian fishermen, not counting any bycatch

by Americans.

“It should be called an overfishing plan,” said Watershed Watch Salmon Society biologist Aaron Hill, who accuses fishery managers of neglecting their duty to protect weak stocks.

“The main reason this is happening is

because of heavy lobbying from the fishing interests who want to be able to catch more sockeye.”

A DFO letter to stakeholders says

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DFO is quadrupling the allowable kill of coho. the changes will only be in effect for the 2014 season and was informed by an internal scientific review.

But Hill contends there is no scientific consensus on the safety of the coho protection measures.

Gord Sterritt, executive director of the Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance, which represents 23 First Nations from Williams Lake to the Fraser’s headwaters,

said aboriginal stakeholders were prepared to accept some increase in allowed coho bycatch in recognition that this is “a unique year” but said DFO’s decision goes too far.

“Basically they are opening the season on endangered species,” Sterritt said. “We’ve been in conservation mode trying to protect these stocks since 1998. We’ve seen some recovery in the last three years. But it’s still iffy.”

Conservationists argue more sockeye could be taken without putting coho at risk through increased use of selective in-river fisheries, which First Nations have practised for centuries.

DFO spokesperson Michelle Imbeau said the higher permitted bycatch should still allow enough coho upriver to spawn to meet conservation recovery targets, based on an estimated run size of 50,000 coho.

Hill singled out the Jim Pattison Group’s Canadian Fishing Co. (Canfisco) as a main lobbyist for looser coho safeguards.

Canfisco vicepresident Rob Morley said there’s broad support for the plan in the commercial and recreational fishing sectors.

“In our view, the scientific analysis the department has done themselves shows the harvest at these levels are sustainable and don’t cause any conservation issues,” he said.

Besides coho, some weak runs of sockeye that return to Cultus Lake, Pitt Lake, Bowron Lake and Taseko Lake could also be at greater risk in a summer of heavy fishing for the abundant sockeye runs.

The sockeye now migrating back to B.C. from the north Pacific are the spawn of the massive 2010 run when 30 million unexpectedly returned.

Last year’s return of four million sockeye was more typical of recent years, although the numbers have improved since just 1.6 million sockeye returned in 2009, triggering the Cohen Inquiry.

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Jeremy Aksidan

Darryl Andrews

Jamie Beck

Robert Beerens

Shania Birakowski

Jill Bowes

Christopher Buter

I was born in Vancouver, B.C. in March 1995. I enjoy rugby, camping, and being outdoors. After graduation I plan to go to the College of New Caledonia to get my welders and heavy duty mechanics. Ten years from now I hope to have a good job in welding.

I was born in Whitehorse, Yukon in December 1995.

I like reading books and comics, hanging out with friends, playing soccer, listening to music and watching T.V. and movies.

After graduation I plan to travel and visit my brother and ten years from now I plan to be living by myself.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in February 1996. My hobbies are reading, writing fantasy, drinking tea and watching British T.V. I also love playing sports, especially rugby and ringette. After graduation I will be going to the University of Victoria and playing rugby there. I also plan on travelling back to Europe (mostly Italy, the UK and the Scandinavian countries). Ten years from now I will hopefully be an Olympic athlete and have my career that I love. I don’t know where I will live but it has to be hot and near water. I just want to be happy.

I was born in Burns Lake, B.C. on May 1996. After graduation I plan to work in Edmonton for Quantum Murray LP and ten years from now I plan to be awesome.

I was born in the Queen Charlottes in May 1996.

I like having fun with friends and summer-time.

My plan after graduation is to work and figure out what I want. Ten years from now I don’t know where I’ll be.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in September 1996.

My hobbies are reading, cooking, eating and hanging out with friends. after graduation I plan to take a year off and then go to school for nursing. Ten years from now I hope to have a successful career as a nurse, living in a place that makes me happy.

I was born in the Smithers Hospital in December 1996.

My hobbies are soccer, playing video games, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.

After graduation I plan to do to the British Columbia Institute of Technology and ten years from now I hope to own my own computer company.

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I was born in Vancouver, B.C. in June 1996. My hobbies and interests are motorcycles, travelling, photography, volunteering and reading.

After graduation I plan to attend college in Vancouver where I will be pursuing a career in journalism. Ten years from now I see myself working for either the CBC or Vice News as a foreign correspondent.

I was born in Burns Lake, B.C. in July 1996. I enjoy music, games and sports.

After graduation I plan to go to college and ten years from now I hope to be in a job that I love.

I was born in Burns Lake, B.C. in September 1995.

After graduation I plan to travel and then go back to school, and ten years from now I don’t know what I’ll be doing.

I was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in June 1996.

My hobby is kicking back with the boys.

Best Wishes to

Joanna Comparelli

& all the Graduating Class of 2014!

Houston & District Chamber of Commerce 3289 Highway 16 West, Houston Tel: (250) 845-7640

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Quinton Cranmer

& all the Grads of 2014! from

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Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. ~Anthony J. D’Angelo

Jenna Gibbs I was born in Quesnel, B.C. in December 1995. I like horseback riding, fishing, camping, four-wheeling and having fun. After graduation I plan to go to college in Terrace for heavy duty equipment technician and then work in a shop.

Ten years from now I will hopefully have a family with Tyler, work in a shop and have a little farm.

Congratulations Class of 2014!

“Find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”

~Jim Fox

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Houston Secondary School Graduation 2014

Clarissa Godard

Jacob Goudreau

Lisa Groth

Taylor Hladun

I was born in Burns Lake, B.C. in December 1994. I like hanging out with friends and anything to do with the outdoors. I love anything with a motor. After graduation I plan to work for a year out of Houston and research more on the type of career I want to get into.

Ten years from now I plan on being somewhere hot and nice, making money in the career I end up choosing.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in December 1996. I enjoy fishing and hunting with my family and snowmobiling in the mountains with my friends. All of these activities give me opportunity to take great photos of the amazing places and wildlife in B.C. and the fun everyone has. After graduation I plan to continue with carpentry work.

I will work for REDDOG Logging during the carpentry season and then head to Vancouver Island to finish the carpentry program at North Island College. Ten years from now I will be a certified Red Seal Carpenter still living in the area and enjoying Babine Lake.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in March 1996. I like languages, playing soccer, horseback riding, swimming, woodworking and hiking. After graduation I will be going to university to become an ultrasound technician. Ten years from now I plan to be a few years into my career. I intent to buy a house to fix up as I would like to flip houses and maybe I’ll have a family.

I was born in Burns Lake, B.C. in September 1996.

I like rugby, camping, travelling, cats and quading.

After graduation I plan to work for a bit and then travel. Ten years from now I hope to be happily living somewhere warm.

Congratulations

Congratulations and Best Wishes to

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and Best Wishes

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Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues. ~ Author Unknown

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& all the Grads of 2014!

to all the Grads of 2014...

We wish you every success in the future!

Bulkley Valley Home Centre

From Tom & Staff at

Printing & Stationery Ltd. 250-845-2944

2920 Hamblin Frontage Rd. Houston

Phone: 250-845-7606

Taylor Hladun

Kyle Proctor

and all the Houston Grads of 2014!

Evan Kenzle

Alix Kopetski

I was born in Burns Lake, B.C. in October 1996. I like soccer, hockey, snowmobiling, golfing, and taking long, moonlit walks through the forest. After graduation I plan to work in the summers but still make chillaxin’ time. In the fall I plan on going to Victoria for University. Ten years from now I hope to be working for a motor sports company, living life like it was 1980 with my buds.

I was born in Grand Prairie, Alberta in February 1996. I like acting, playing my sax or clarinet, hanging out with family and watching movies.

After graduation I plan to work part-time while attempting university, but one day I would love to travel to the UK. Ten years from now I plan to be finished school with a stable job and starting a family, not living in Houston.

Best Wishes to

Congratulations

Evan Kenzle

& all the Houston Grads of 2014!

Shannon Clarke BComm, CGA 2005 Nadina Avenue

West Highway 16, Houston • 250-845-2213 • www.finning.ca

Alix Kopetski

Phone: 250-845-3221 email: denommee@telus.net

and all the Houston Grads of 2014!

From Jack, Crystal & Staff of

The Elements Restaurant 250-845-2910

Delainey Larocque

Michaelle Margerm

Kristen Matthews

Dunovan Matthias

Austin Meints

Arunjit Minhas

Ravneet Minhas

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in November 1996. My hobbies are playing rugby, figure skating, watching T.V., eating food, class four, cruising and mudding.

After graduation I plan to take my second year carpentry program in November and then go travel Australia in January with Haley. Ten years from now I hope to have travelled lots and be a millionaire.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in January 1996. I enjoy travelling, playing rugby and volleyball, watching T.V. and class four. After graduation I plan to attend the University of Victoria and ten years from now I hope to have a career I like and be travelling and rich.

I was born in the St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof in May 1996. I like the outdoors, fitness, swimming, singing and drawing. After graduation I want to go to Africa and the Bahamas to help in animal rescue programs. A year after graduation I will attend college to become a nurse. Ten years from now I’d like to be an experienced Registered Nurse, have lots of land and be a yoga instructor in my spare time.

I was born in Prince George, B.C. in November 1995. My hobby is playing guitar. After graduation I plan to work at Canfor and ten years from now I plan to be in college.

I was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia in February 1996. I enjoy driving and I am very artistic, so in my spare time I like to do photography and paint. I’m interested in travelling and hope I get to do some in the future. After graduation I plan to work at the Food Market for a while, then go off and become a flight attendant. Ten years from now I’ll probably be working at the Food Market to pay off my speeding tickets.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in June. I like basketball, soccer, gym, watching NBA and hanging out with friends. After graduation I plan to go to university and get my degree in criminology and work as a board watcher. Ten years from now I’ll be asleep and letting everyone through without checking their criminal record or passport. Then I’ll get fired and become a rapper.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in June 1996. I like running, reading and watching Netflix. After graduation I plan on attending Quest University in Squamish for a Bachelor of Arts & Science.

In ten years I see myself working with an NGO such as Doctors Without Borders helping those who can’t help themselves.

Congratulations ...and all the Houston Grads of 2014!!

Delainey Larocque

Megan Woelders

Taylor Hladun

Best Wishes for the future!

Brewstir’s Café Cappuccino Bar & Light Meals Daily

121 - 3429 10TH AVE, HOUSTON

Phone: 250-845-2022

Congratulations to the

Graduating Class of 2014...

Good Luck with your future endeavours.

MIKE’S 3443 9th Ave, Houston

250-845-2999

Congratulations Austin Meints

& all the Grads of 2014!

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Grads of 2014 Best Wishes to you all for the future!

& all the Grads of 2014!

HOUSTON FOOD MARKET Downtown Houston Phone: 250-845-2413

2805 Kanata Ave Houston, BC

Phone: (250) 845-2247

#3 - 3459 - Ninth Street, Houston, B.C. Phone: 250-845-2004 www.cityfurniture-canada.com

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“

Gagandeep Parmar It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. ~ e.e. cummings

...to all the

Houston Grads of 2014... we wish you every success in the future!

Shiela-Marie Pepping I was born in Smithers, B.C. in April 1996.

I like taking photos, drawing and painting, walking, hiking, playing video games and iPod games, listening to music, watching movies and T.V. and cooking and baking.

After graduation I want to become a photographer, but I have a lot more research to do because the one year course that caught my eye also broke my heart with a tuition cost of $37,000. Ten years from now I hope to be the mother of 33 children and married to a husband who works three jobs. Haha, just kidding. I hope to be a very successful photographer with a happy job, happy life and amazing man. I only want to have a sustainable, manageable life.

Shelby Rema

Ashlyn Scofield

Rene Shepherd

Clayton Standbridge

Don’t live down to expectations.

Go out there and do something remarkable.

I was born in Burns Lake, B.C. in April. My hobbies are photography, child care, and hair styling and aesthetics.

After graduation I plan to go to post-secondary for Early Childhood Education and work. Ten years from now I hope to be rich and famous! And have a career working with children and have photography on the back burner.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in March 1996.

I love my son, music and basketball. After graduation I plan on going to aesthetics school in Prince George and then UNBC for Psychology. Ten years from now I hope to have a career and be an amazing mommy to my son.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in April 1996. My interest is drama and after graduation I plan to save money and head off to school. Ten years from now I hope to have a family and be stable.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in May 1996. I like playing rugby and golf and going dirt biking.

After graduation I plan to be millwright and ten years from now I hope to own a contracting company.

~ Wendy Wasserstein

Congratulations to

Kyle Proctor

Our Best Wishes to...

& all the Grads...

HAPPY JACK’S PUB

250-845-3400

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Kyle Proctor

Good Luck in all your future endeavours!

Kyle Proctor

Evan Kenzle

& all the Grads of 2014...

We wish you all the best!

Turcotte Bros Contracting Ltd.

Phone: 250-845-3010

250-845-0085

Our Congratulations to

Clayton Standbridge

D &M

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

Evan Kenzle

And their classmates - the Houston Grads of 2014!

COMPLETE WELDING SUPPLIES 250-845-3334 Located at: 2870 5th Street Houston Industrial Park

Congratulations

...to our Employees and all the Houston Grads of 2014!!

The Employees of

Huckleberry Mines Ltd.

Quinton Cranmer

Liam Daly

James Down

Taylor Hladun

Evan Kenzle

Delainey Larocque

Ravneet Minhas

Gagandeep Parmar

Kyle Proctor

Ashlyn Scofield

Clayton Standbridge

would like to congratulate the

Houston Graduates of 2014!

We wish you the best of luck in the future.

Good Luck with all your future endeavours!

Canadian Forest Products Ltd.

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Gage Stanyer

Brianna Tiljoe

Stanley Tommy

Ramanpreet Toor

Amber Tugnum

I was born in Prince George, B.C. in February 1996. I like motocross, hockey, basketball and soccer. After graduation I plan to be a paramedic.

Ten years from now I hope to be a pro motocross racer and a paramedic (kind of ironic).

I was born in Burns Lake, B.C. in April 1996. I like swimming, baseball, rugby, music, camping, boating, photography and my baby sister Airianna.

After graduation I plan to take my Veterinarian Assistant course and move to Prince George after the summer. Ten years from now I plan to be fully ticketed for my career choice, have my schooling complete, and be financially stable. I also want to own a house, have children and be married.

I was born in Hazelton, B.C. in April 1995. I like playing rugby and soccer and producing music.

After graduation I plan to become a welder and ten years from now I hope to be a music producer.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in March 1996. Some of my hobbies and interests are sports and movies.

After graduation I plan on going to post secondary and hope to get a degree in Psychology. I also hope to have some time to travel. Ten years from now I hope to be rich and to be travelling the world.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in July 1995. I like listening to music. After graduation I plan to work and then take more school in health care. Ten years from now I have no idea where I’ll be.

Congratulations... & Best Wishes to all the Grads of 2014!

Gage Stanyer

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

I was born in Smithers, B.C. in August, 1996. I like horseback riding and playing soccer. After graduation I plan to go to Grande Prairie Regional College for Animal Health Technology. Ten years from now I hope to have my own farm training and breeding horses, or have my own small farm and work as a vet technician.

~ Dr. Seuss

Best Wishes to

Best Wishes to all the

Grads of 2014

Megan Woelders & all the Graduating Class of 2014!

Way to go!

We wish you every success in the future!

Brendan Wall

and all the 2014 Grads!

Follow Your Dreams to Success and Happiness!

Highway 16, Houston • jhlog@bulkley.net • 250-845-2353

Megan Woelders

Remax Congratulates:

Our Best Wishes to all the Grads of 2014!

Krystal Jaarsma

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250-845-3400

RE/MAX HOUSTON

Houston Mall, Houston, B.C. Phone: 250-845-2218

2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC

2216 Nadina Ave. North, Houston

Call 250-845-7325

e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net

www.rbcroyalbank.com

Phone: 250-845-2700

www.remaxhouston.ca

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

Congratulations Class of 2014!

Here’s hoping all of your dreams come true!

Your hard work and dedication have taken you to this point, and we know you’ll continue to achieve great things in the future.

Keep up the great work.

Best wishes, graduates!

Top Left: Alix Kopetski delivers her Valedictorian speech. Above: Taylor Hladun, Delainey Larocque and Gage Stanyer proudly line up to receive Safe Grad bursaries. Left: Evan Kenzle passes a lit candle to incoming Kindergarten student Natalie Winsor. The candle is a symbol of the light of knowledge.

153 E. Connaught St. Vanderhoof, BC

Mayor & Council of the District of Houston are pleased to congratulate the

Graduation Class of 2014!

Good Luck to the following Grads who are associated with the District...

Photo not available Delainey Larocque

daughter of an employee

Robert Beerens son of an employee

Taylor Hladun

relative of an employee

Kristen Matthews employee

Clayton Standbridge relative of an employee

We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Houston Today

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Houston Secondary School Grad 2014

Congratulations to

Delainey Larocque

2014 COFI SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Name 1. Andrew (A.J.) Hughes 2. Derek Forbes 3. Blake Kingsley 4. Sarah Leach 5. Andre Dube 6. Gage Wasylyshen 7. Hannah Dugdale 8. Tristan Baker

School Nakusp Secondary Smithers Secondary Nechako Valley Secondary Fort St. James Secondary Lakes District Secondary Prince George Secondary Kelly Road Secondary Corrilieu Secondary

Community New Denver Smithers Vanderhoof Fort St. James Burns Lake Prince George Prince George Quesnel

9. Katelyn Walters 10. Clayton Standbridge 11. Nathan Powar 12. Issy Bourque

Lake City Secondary Houston Secondary College Heights Secondary Prince George Secondary

Williams Lake Houston Prince George Prince George

& her classmates the Grads of 2014!

Program of Study Level ‘C’ Welding at Selkirk College Natural Resources Management-Fisheries and Wildlife at UNBC Mechanical Engineering at Okanagan College (Kelowna Campus) Business at UNBC Environmental Engineering at UNBC Applied Sciences in Environmental Engineering at UNBC Carpentry and Joinery at CNC Natural Resources and Environmental Technology at CNC or Natural Resources Management at UNBC Environmental Engineering at UNBC

HOUSTON PHARMASAVE 3429 - 10th Street, Steelhead Centre

Phone: 250-845-3700

Congratulations & Best Wishes

Electrician at CNC Environmental Engineering at UNBC Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at UNBC

Above: Stanley Tommy stands proud after receiving his diploma.

Far left: Mom Paramjit Toor stands with her daughter Ramanpreet and friend Baljinder Vinning.

The Houston Secondary graduating class of 2014 would like to give a huge THANK YOU to these businesses for their generous donations, making Safe Grad such a huge success.

COUNTRYWIDE SPORTS HOME HARDWARE MR.SUB/HOUSTON FOOD MARKET MIKE’S AUDIO VIDEO LEE’S GARDEN PHARMASAVE DR. KIM-MOUNTAIN VIEW DENTAL BREWSTIR’S CAFE VYBZ

CITY FURNITURE SUNSHINE INN B.V. CREDIT UNION ASK AREND BV INSURANCE ROYAL BANK FIELD’S FIRST CHOICE FASHION SHEAR DELIGHT WESTERN FINANCIAL A &W

7 ELEVEN COUNTRYWIDE PRINTING TEA GALLERY NORTHWEST FUELS REMAX BV HOME CENTRE NADINA TRUCK D & M INDUSTRIAL FRONTIER CHRYSLER BV RESTORATION MONSTER INDUSTRIES

HOUSTON CO-OP AURORA TRUCK CENTRE CANFOR NAPA AUTO PARTS ARP COLLISION LIQUOR STORE NORTHSTAR PERFORMANCE SULLIVAN MOTOR PRODUCTS GRIZZLY JIM’S

BLASTPRO CONSTRUCTION HAWK AIR TURCOTTE BROTHERS FINNING HOUSTON BARBER SHOP METAMORPH UNIQUE JEWELERY & GEMS

Best Wishes

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 54 (BULKLEY VALLEY)

Houston Secondary School Box 1600, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Tel: 250-845-7217

Congratulations

... to the Graduates of 2014!

Shania Birakowski & all the Houston Grads of 2014!!

2500 Butler Avenue

Ph: 250-845-7222

Best Wishes from the staff at Houston Secondary School!

Delainey Larocque & all the 2014 Grads

Houston 250-845-2444

Principal: Mr. Scott Jackson Mr. Dwayne Anderson Mr. Paul Batley Mrs. Jo-Ann Beaudette Mr. Ted Beck Mrs. Samantha Birkedal Mr. James Burns Mrs. Penny Chorney Mrs. Amanda Clee Mrs. Pat Cox

Mr. Neal Currie Ms. Cheri Deacon-Rogers Mrs. Maria Deteves Mrs. Betty-Lou Doyle Mrs. Debra Gionette Mr. David Harris Mr. Scott Jackson Mrs. Christine Jang Mrs. Ruby Kenzle

Vice Principal: Mr. Andrew Bond Mrs. Julie Krall Mrs. Margaret Letkeman Mr. Chris Lukasek Mrs. Tatyana Morand Mrs. Margaret Murphy Mrs. Kari-Lee Niven Mrs. Cindy O’Halligan Mrs. Kulwinder Parmar Mrs. Catherine Quanstrom

Middle: Austin Meints and Joanna Comparelli walk offstage into the next stage of life.

Left: Teacher turns the tassel for Alana Crouse as she receives her diploma.

...to all the Houston Grads of 2014!

HOUSTON MALL

PHONE: 250-845-2660

OPEN 8 AM-8 PM - 7 DAYS A WEEK

Congratulations

Taylor Hladun

& all the Grads of 2014!

Tweedie Road Industrial Site

250-845-7341

Congratulations

Also a special thank you to KATIE’S KITCHEN, LIVE THE MOMENTS EVENTS, TREVOR SOWERS PHOTOGRAPHY and CONNER FRENCH for your great service.

CONGRATULATIONS

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Mrs. Eva Rees Mrs. Aimee Richmond Mrs. Val Roisum Mrs. Amy Slaney Mrs. Donna Stanyer Mrs. Carrie Wardrop Mrs. Melissa Winsor Mr. Mike Yeker

We congratulate you for your school successes and wish you the best of luck in the future. Remember that your family, friends, and past teachers, will always be there to help you through “life’s bumps”. from the Board of Education, School District #54 (Bulkley Valley)

to all the 2014 Grads!

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Live the life you have imagined.

- Henry David Thoreau

Steelworkers Local 1-424 1777 3rd Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2L 3G7 Phone (250) 563-7771 • Fax (250) 563-0274 Toll Free 1-800-565-3641

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Houston Secondary School Graduation 2014 HSS SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Abe Wiens Memorial Bursary (x3) - a student who is planning to attend a post-secondary institution within one year of graduation, and who has played minor hockey for the past two years; or a student who has been involved in minor hockey: Evan Kenzle, Gage Stanyer & Kyle Proctor Aboriginal Education Council Award - Leadership: “A graduating student, by application, of aboriginal heritage, who has demonstrated leadership in their school and community. Note: Aborginal Heritage includes Metis.”: Shiela-Marie Pepping Aboriginal Education Council Scholarship - Academic: “a graduating student, by application, of aboriginal heritage, who shows exceptional academic aptitude. Note: Aboriginal heritage includes Metis.”: Jill Bowes Andy Meints Contracting Scholarship - A graduating student who is pursuing a forestry-related profession. Recipient must show good effort, good community involvement, and respect for the school and staff: Kyle Proctor Bruintjes Accounting Scholarship - a student who is enrolled in an accounting or a commerce program: Gagan Parmar Bulkley Valley Community Foundation (x2) - based on high academic standing for a student going onto post-secondary in any field significant to them or the community: Ravneet Minhas & Joanna Comparelli Bulkley Valley Credit Union-Houston Scholarship (x2) - is awarded to the individual who has presented their strengths via literary, visual, or artistic format. Applicants are also recognized for their varied community involvements: Chaelle Margerm & Ravneet Minhas Bulkley Valley Home Centre Athletic Scholarship - a student who has made a significant contribution to the highschool’s athletic program with his/her athletic ability and good sportsmanship; has a good scholastic record and will attend a post-secondary institution fulltime: Jamie Beck BVTU Award - a student with exceptional academic or technical aptitude: Evan Kenzle C.U.P.E. Bursary a child or grandchild of a CUPE Local 2145 employee, who will be attending post-secondary education and who has achieved the best essay or oral presentation: Evan Kenzle Canfor Corporation Scholarship - children of Canfor employees will receive preference; academic performance will be used to help select; student must be applying for studies in: forestry, wood

products manufacturing, engineering or forest industry related trade studies in BC or AB: Clayton Standbridge Carter’s Jewellers Award - the top citizen in the graduating class. The award is an engraved watch: Darryl Andrews Corey Galvao Memorial Award - a deserving, hard-working student who is going onto post-secondary and who shows determination, maturity and strength of purpose in their chosen path. Someone who has put a lot of effort into their work: Alix Kopetski Country-Wide Printing Scholarship - the Top Geography Student or top History student: Jamie Beck D&M Industrial Supplies Scholarship - a student who is enrolled in a welding or machining/fabricating trades school, or another trades program: Clayton Standbridge Dario Peinado Memorial Scholarship - the Top Science Student: Ravneet Minhas DH Manufacturing - Student must be going onto further education in the trades field (electrical, millwright or mechanical field): Jenna Gibbs District of Houston - “Preferable: A deserving student entering post-secondary education in either Office administration or public administration. Secondary: A deserving student entering post-secondary education in a business career”: Taylor Hladun District of Houston - “Preferable: A deserving student, entering post-secondary education in the medical field. Secondary: A deserving student entering post-secondary education in a Natural resources career.”: Jill Bowes Dungate Community Forest Scholarship - student must be going onto Post-Secondary and be receiving little or no other scholarship or bursary. Student may be going into any field: Raman Toor Eileen Hatlevik Bursary - a student who works hard, regardless of ability, and has an enthusiastic and positive attitude: Evan Kenzle Finning (Canada) Scholarship - a graduating student who is pursuing a Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship. Recipient must show good effort, good community involvement and respect for the school and staff: Kyle Proctor Flora and Twain Sullivan Award - the Top Athlete - excels at a variety of sports within the school community and including intramural sports; PE classes and team sports: Jamie Beck

George Carroll Memorial Award (x2) - a graduating student chosen at the discretion of Ms. Scott: Gage Stanyer & Megan Woelders George Rhoades Memorial (X2) - a graduating student who has a passion & aptitude for photography and an interest in becoming a professional photographer. Receipient must show good effort, community involvement & respect for the school, staff & students: Shiela-Marie Pepping & Joanna Comparelli Harris & Company LLP Law 12 Scholarship - the Top Law Student: Lisa Groth Houston Chamber of Commerce - UNBC Scholarship - a student with a greater than 70% average, with extra-curricular involvement. Must be accepted, enrolled and registered as a fulltime student at UNBC for the following year: Ashlyn Scofield Houston Figure Skating Club - must have participated in the Houston Figure Skating Club for 5 years, 3 of which must have included high school: Delainey Larocque Houston Food Market/Mr Sub Award - the top student in Mathematics 12 and Calculus 12: Jamie Beck Houston Forest Products (A division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.) Scholarship - a deserving student with a high Grade Point Average: Arunjit Minhas Houston Forest Products (A division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.) Scholarship - to the Son or Daughter of an employee, or a student who works there, who has a high Grade Point Average: Jill Bowes Houston Ringette Association (x2) - “must have been with Houston Ringette for 5 years; 3 of which must have included high school. Must be currently participating in Houston Ringette Association.”: Jamie Beck & Chaelle Margerm Houston Secondary Math - the top student in Mathematics 12 and Calculus 12: Chaelle Margerm Houston Secondary Staff Scholarship (x6) - a deserving student at the discretion of contributing staff members: Chaelle Margerm, Taylor Hladun, Gagan Parmar, Evan Kenzle, Arunjit Minhas & Chris Buter HSS Fine Arts Scholarship - The student has had to have participated in at least 2 genres of Fine Arts within HSS: Drama, any of the Art photography courses, music, graphic design, metal art jewellery: Nathan Kendall

HSS Foods Scholarship - a student who is a high achiever in Grades 11 and 12 Foods: James Down HSS PAC Award (x2) - a student who works hard regardless of ability & has an enthusiastic & positive attitude: Jill Bowes & Raman Toor Huckleberry Mines Scholarship 1 - a student who will study in: engineering - mining or metals, environmental studies, chemistry, sciences: Evan Kenzle Huckleberry Mines Scholarship 2 - a student who will study in: Engineering - mining or metals, environmental studies, chemistry, sciences; or another academic degree program: Ravneet Minhas Ian Bush Memorial Bursary - a student who has displayed an enthusiasm for life, a willingness to help, kindness, a caring, positive attitude and a general thoughtfulness without expectation of reward, throughout their high school years: Darryl Andrews Jason Erhardt Memorial Scholarship - a graduating student with a “C/B” average who works hard to achieve: Nathan Kendall John Himech Logging Ltd. Scholarship: a student who will be pursuing a career in one of the following professions: Heavy Duty Mechanic, Welder, Millwright, Cabinet Maker, Truck & Transport Mechanic, Machinist, Carpenter, Industrial Electrician: Delainey Larocque Lo & Elliot Orthodontics - “Past or Present patients of Lo & Elliot, Pursuing Post-Secondary Education, High level of academic achievement, Involvement in school &/or community service, Involvement in extra-curricular activies at school or community”: Jamie Beck Margaret Bowes Bursary - a student who works hard, regardless of ability & has an enthusiastic & positive attitude: Jill Bowes Ministry of Education District Scholarship (x7) - for graduating students who excel in any of the following nonacademic areas: Fine Arts; Applied Skills; Physical Activity; or Second Languages: Jamie Beck, Joanna Comparelli, Evan Kenzle, Alix Kopetski, Chaelle Margerm, Ravneet Minhas & Raman Toor Nadina Truck Service Scholarship - Going on into the Automotive Trade: Kyle Proctor

Pharmasave - “a student going into Pharmaceutical studies or the medical field. Based on need & marks.”: Kristen Matthews Rio Tinto Alcan Scholarship - student must have high overall percentage of gr. 12 courses; must explain involvement in community service in letter of intent; cannot have already received a full-ride scholarship to another post-secondary school; program must be at least 2yrs long: Jamie Beck Safe Grad Bursary (x5) - name drawn from list of kids who participated in Safe grad. Proof of registration to Mrs. Kenzle: Kristen Matthews, Gage Stanyer, Liam Daly, Delainey Larocque & Taylor Hladun Shannon Clarke Accounting Scholarship - a student who will be entering the accounting field or a business administration program: Gagan Parmar Silverthorne PAC Scholarship - a student who was educated at Silverthorne Elementary school for most of their elementary years. The student must have exemplified a positive attitude & commitment towards education: Evan Kenzle Sir Winston Churchill Scholarship - to the Top English Student (based on top class mark) going on to post-secondary education: Jamie Beck Steelworkers Local 1-424 Scholarship - a son or daughter of a Steelworker member, who has a high G.P.A., and has other qualities that indicate special achievement or promise: Ashlyn Scofield Sullivan Motor Products Award - the top Auto Student or a student planning on going on to a trade-related post-secondary program: Clayton Standbridge Topley Sports & Recreation Bursary - only available for Topley students: Must submit a 100 word essay on how sports has affected their lives: Quinton Cranmer Twain Sullivan Elementary School PAC Scholarship - a student who completed most of their elementary years at Twain Sullivan Elementary School. The student must have a high academic achievement with a commitment to helping younger students at school and in our community: Lisa Groth Vanderhoof & Districts Co-op Bursary - the son or daughter of a Co-op member who is not receiving any other bursary or scholarships: Shelby Rema Wilson Bros. Contracting - A student who will be entering into a forestry related program: Kyle Proctor

VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH: ALIX KOPETSKI

Hello and good afternoon.

I’d like to start by thanking every one of you, teachers, families, and friends, who took the time, and effort to join us today, in celebration of the grad class of 2014.

Wow, there are a lot of you out there… that just goes to show us, up here, how much support we really have. When

we first walked through those glass double doors, we had no idea what kind of ride we were in for. Some of us were ready to face all the new challenges thrown at us: new sports teams? –No big deal. New teachers? –Easy.

Homework? Well that was a new story. But without all of you out there, who gave us that extra energy we needed to finish the 200 meter dash, we wouldn’t be here today.

You gave us that little bit of advice to not argue with teachers about assignments; you gave us the push we needed, and helped us buckle up our seat belts on the roller coaster ride of high school.

High school has been an incredible journey for all of us. The first few weeks we became acquainted with the way things work around

Houston Secondary. We got to know all our teachers; learned where it was okay to sit, when we could eat, we learnt the rules and regulations of gum chewing, and how to inconspicuously suck up to the teachers while not standing out amongst our peers. Then suddenly over the third week in, the school went wild. Crazed people roamed the halls, dressed up in coloured paint from head to toe, chanting from the bottom of their hearts for their house teams: China Knows, Nadina, Nanika and Morice!

As a new high school student, not knowing what to expect, this energetic expression of school pride, was both intimidating and inspiring! But we all participated, guzzling jello, fighting in the wolverwar, racing through the obstacle

course, and hoping that finally red or black, who have historically been very successful in this competition, would see defeat! Spirit Day was a fantastic way to start off the year. What started as a frantic day, turned out to be a great one filled with fun, energy, and moments of bonding that glued the school community together. This was the beginning of our high school career.

I have been nominated by the graduating class of 2014 to share a message about what we have learnt and what we can look forward to in the future. I dedicate this message to our supporters, and of course to encourage every single one of the talented, creative, smart, charismatic and genuine young adults sitting on this stage behind me. But it’s also to thank some very

important people who’ve helped get us onto this stage, by encouraging, (or harassing) us to finish booklet, after booklet, full of life questions, none of which we know the complete answers to yet.

The teachers. They have the wonderful opportunity to wake up before dawn, down their morning cup of Timmies, or Starbucks in Jackson’s case, and drive nearly an hour, to be welcomed by a freezing cold school, filled with cranky teenagers who didn’t get enough sleep the night before. Most likely due to Netflix. They’re still there every morning with (mostly) a smile on their faces, ready to help us tackle the day. Or in the case of the girls’ rugby team, tackle each other with the coaching of Mr. Jackson, who has led them to another

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The incredible teachers of this small school, all deserve a big thank you for the way they’ve built a friendly, welcoming, warm, and safe environment for us all to grow in over the past 4 years. Mr. Batley, with his ability to artfully remind us how much time we have left, gave us the necessary sass to get us to class on time. Mr. Beck, always making sure we can hear the lesson, even if you’re in the next class over, injected excitement into the otherwise dull world of equations and historical time lines. Mrs. Richmond, with her calm, compassionate and comforting demeanor, put everything into perspective. And to Mrs. Niven, Mr. Curry, Mr. Burns, Mrs. Doyle, Mr. Anderson, Ms. Krall, Mr. Lukasek, Mr. Yeker, Mrs. Stanyer, Mrs. Clee, Mrs. Jang, Mrs. Cox, all the TA’s and the whole HSS teaching staff, you’ve made this high school experience incredible.

A thank you to the staff wouldn’t be complete of course without a shout out to Mrs. Kenzle for always knowing everything there is to know one step ahead of the game. And then there’s Mr. Jackson whose rants attempt to change how we feel about everything from Christmas, to dances, rugby and his dogs, and he is really quite convincing. His body language is animated. With his hands one motion ahead of his words, we can’t help but laugh and enjoy how exuberant and engaging he is. All the staff at HSS have made such an impact on all of us. We want to thank you for all your dedication, devo-

tion and patience with us.

And here’s something I’ve learned from all these teachers. Don’t forget to enjoy the little things. Don’t be guarded; be who you want to be and let your personality shine. Everyone on this stage has a full life ahead of them. Don’t be afraid to bend the rules, go out, take chances, and be the best you can be. Look in the mirror every night after you’ve brushed your teeth, and say to yourself: “I am the best I can be.” We have had an absolutely amazing opportunity to grow up in such a small community where everybody knows everybody! We can walk through the foyer every morning and know who is at the other end of the school, just by hearing them… Jo and Darryl anyway.

Houston Secondary students are everywhere; our school extends into the community. To be able to ask what the homework was at the grocery store, across the street, or at seven-eleven, and double check that you’ve got the right answer for 7b, is such a blessing. Houston is full of opportunities that we wouldn’t get in a large city and we’re lucky to have gone to school here. It doesn’t matter if you started at Silverthorne, Topley, Twain or anywhere else! We’re all finishing this race together. A race to try to get to the cafeteria line first, or to get to school in the morning after missing the second or third alarm. Regardless, we’re all finishing together.

Thank you again, and thank you to the graduating class of 2014.

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Houston Christian School Graduation 2014

Owen Delege

Nicole Dieleman

Lee Groot

Krystal Jaarsma

Maxwell Leffers

Lindsey Meints

Jordan TenBrinke

I was born in Smithers B.C. in February 1996. I like hunting and playing sports, especially basketball. After graduation I’m hoping to work for a year with Henry Hansma in Terrace, and then go to Columbia Bible College for school. Ten years from now I will be on a journey through life which God is leading me.

I was born in February 1996 in Smithers B.C. My interest is being with people and after graduation I plan to work and maybe travel. Ten years from now I will be making a big difference in a positive way to the world around me.

I was born in July, 1996 in Smithers B.C. I like hunting, fishing and trapping.

After graduation I will be working in the carpentry trade. Ten years from now I hope to be still living in Houston with a good stable job.

I was born in Smithers B.C. in January 1996. My interests are health and fitness, photography, mudding, baking and friends and family. After graduation I plan to stay in Houston and work. I want to stay close to my family. Ten years from now I will be working towards my dreams and goals. I hope to be married with a pair of beautiful little ones running around, working at my dream job and being happy, healthy and wealthy.

I was born in April 1996 in Smithers B.C. I like hockey, wake boarding and basketball. After graduation I plan to work for my Dad and then attend the University of Northern B.C. Ten years from now I will be 28 years old.

I was born in January 1996 in Smithers B.C. I like sports (volleyball, basketball, golf and baseball), playing piano, and hanging out with family and friends. After graduation I plan to work for a year or so, then possibly travel and then go to university. Ten years from now I hope to be done college. graduated either as a certified teacher or a hair dresser. I would like to be living in Houston and doing what I love to do.

I was born in August 1995 in Vernon B.C. I like playing guitar and listening to music. After graduation I plan to work for year and then get my journeyman status as an electrician.

Ten years from now I will be happily married to a beautiful woman with one or two kids running around a big house.

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Houston Christian School Graduation 2014 HCS SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

BV Home Centre ........................Lindsey Meints Canfor.........................................Max Leffers District of Houston .....................Lee Groot Dungate......................................Lindsey Meints Emberson ...................................Celeste Vandenbrink Groot Bros ..................................Krystal Jaarsma HFP .............................................Max Leffers

Taylor Vandenberg

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The Mrs. Rita Veenstra Award ....Taylor Vandenberg UNBC, Decided last year ............Max Leffers Governor General ......................Max Leffers UNBC 11 ....................................TBA next year Passport 11.................................Jason Passport 12.................................Lindsey Meints Passport 12.................................Krystal Jaarsma

Celeste Vandenbrink

I was born in June 1996 in Smithers B.C. I like reading, photography, travelling and spending time with friends and family. I plan to work around Houston after graduation. I hope that ten years from now I will live with my husband and a couple of kids somewhere far away from Houston. I will be serving God by managing my own dog grooming business.

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Above left is Celeste Vandenbrink and Owen Delege.

Above right is Max Leffers and Lindsey Meints.

VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH: MAX LEFFERS & LINDSEY MEINTS

Good evening everyone and thanks for coming.

Welcome to the Houston Christian school’s graduation ceremony. (alternate talking) Just kidding we aren’t actually reading our speech that way.

Well fellow graduates we made it! It’s crazy to think how far we’ve come. Graduation. Hearing this word can excite some of us, yet bring tears to the rest. Tonight we’d like to talk about our past and all the memories that came with it and the future and what it has in store for us. It’s sad to think we won’t be coming back to this school next year as we’ll all be going our separate ways, reaching different goals and dreams.

We are honoured to be this years valedictorians. We, along with our whole class, would like to thank all the people in our lives that have helped us get this far! From parents to teachers, family and friends, fellow classmates, and everyone in between who motivated us to be who we are today.

As we reflect on the past we realize how much we’ve all grown. Starting out as little kindergarten kids, wreaking havoc in the hallways yet not getting into trouble because of our cuteness. Then we began irritating teachers from grades 4-6 because that’s just the stage in life where you think you know everything.

Then came grade 7, our first year of high school.

We all seemed so small compared to the ‘big, scary grade 12’ers. Yet I’m sure we were all little troublemakers who thought it was so awesome to be in high school. And look at us now. We are the ‘big, scary’ grade 12’ers looking down on the little troublemakers yet still feeling so small ourselves. And now we are the mature high school students who always get along well with the teachers and never, ever got into trouble.

The teachers we had always knew how to make a boring class entertaining. This started in elementary where we played ‘Plinko’, watched movies, and had pizza parties. Those never got old. Then as our intelligence grew we played ‘hangaroo’ on the interent. For those of you who don’t know it’s just like hangman but it’s a kangaroo not a man. This game and many others were all a part of friendly competition where we competed against each other in teams to see who could get the most points for prizes. This was always a great class waster that we would never turn down. Then we got to high school and things changed in a big way. New teachers which lead to a new source of amusement. We’ll never forget Mr. King’s booming voice to awaken those who had fallen asleep but scaring the ones who were awake. Or how Mr. Kronemeyer insults us as much as we insult him- all in good fun of course, hey krono? Then there’s Mr. D who always gets excited about the lesson of the day.

That’s when he starts talking a mile a minute with quick intermissions to talk to his watch, checking the spelling on any big words. Mr. Ewald. The most red-neck teacher out there. From shooting a bear to sharpening his chainsaw in class. Then there’s the endless stories he would tell us, about when he was our age and his mischievious behaviour.

We could easily get him off topic with such stories never failed to take up most of a class. Finally, Mr. Bron, the new guy. He came to be our principal for

one year, and luckily it was for our grade 12 year.

We are his best grad class he ever had, not to mention the only grad class he ever had. We all know his golfing experience with his golf team was the best ever, except for when we were making his golf game worse, which was always. We had the privilege to stay at his house on our grad trip. He was a great tour guide and host! Definitely made the trip memorable. Once again we would like to thank all the teachers who made our 13 years at this school something we’ll never forget.

Now we are sophisticated graduates who have learnt and grown so much in our Christian lives.

Through this we have all progressed in the development of our individual talents and gifts. Each of us has a specific talent that we can use to glorify God. Each gift is unique to every person and can impact people in their lives in many different ways.

We can also continue to use and further develop our gifts in the future as we all head out and go our separate ways.

This is where our grad verse comes in.

Philippians 3:14- “Press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus.” We chose this verse because it applies to each and every one of us in a distinctive way.

We all have different goals which will require us to venture on our own path, looking forward to who God will help us become. But we must keep in mind the real reason that we are on these paths. That we should grow in the knowledge of God so that our faith in him may be strengthened. Furthermore, with our hope in Christ, we can look forward to a full and meaningful life, living in faith and obedience for God. So, where ever you go, whatever you do, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus.

On behalf of the grad class we would like to thank you all and wish you a good night.

Above middle: Krystal Jaarsma stands with incoming Kindergarten students to Generate Roots with the young students. Above: Taylor Vandenberg proudly receives her diploma.

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Houston’s Ruth Hamblin earned centre spot on the Canada Senior Women’s Basketball team. Last weekend the team played a three-game series in Edmonton against Brazil, the seventh ranked team in the world. The team will continue to train and compete this summer, building up to the 2014 FIBA World Championships in Turkey Sept. 27 to Oct. 5.

Aboriginal groups celebrate title ruling

By Tom Fletcher

conference in Ottawa dent Peter Lantin said Northern Gateway Tsilhqot’in $670,000 action to settle claims Liberal government Thursday. “We fought the Tsilhqot’in case proposal. per year to implement in the majority of the wasted millions of in this case to get strengthens his isDespite the long- a forestry strategy and province that are not scarce tax dollars and dispute other resource devel- covered by treaties. created seven more A b o r i g i n a l recognized, to be land community’s title running NDP leader John years of uncertainty communities across treated as equals in a claim, which is being and the Tsilhqot’in opment. prepared for court. Nation’s refusal to take B.C. Attorney Horgan said the deci- for investors and comB.C. are celebrating meaningful way.”

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Come out & enjoy chief of the Tsilhqot’in people from their land Festival.” A schedule will be posted there closer to a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes! the date.

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John Thomas Lyons July 5, 1949 - June 8, 2014

John grew up Victoria, moved to BC Molley on Alice Arm and on a trip to Terrace at age 19; he met his future wife of 43 years, Beverly McClellan. They moved to Prince Rupert where John worked first for Lindsay Transport and then the Department of Highways driving truck. Always wanting to be a boss, John moved to Terrace when promoted to Foreman 1. At 20 Mile John and Bev raised their four children, forever fishing, camping and hunting. In 1987, he took a Foreman 2 position in South Side Francois Lake and in one year he made Foreman 3 in Houston. After privatization, John worked for LDM in Smithers for 8 years and 1 year with McElhanney. In 2007 John retired to homestead on the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property on Buck Flats Road, gardening, preserving, cooking and cleaning house for his wife who owns The Pleasant Valley Restaurant. 2014 was supposed to be a year of fishing every lake in the area with dear friends Ric and Marilyn Berglund.

Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diabetes did not allow this.

Predeceased by father Pat and mother Sylvia.

Left to mourn and deeply missed by his family: Wife Beverly, Daughters - Tracy (Ian) and Lori, Sons - John and Tom. Grandchildren - Trent, Troy, Sydney, Jailene, Mackenzie, Brook, Mariah, Brianna, John Conner and Emily. Brothers - Steve (Regina), David and Sister - Patty (Roy) and his special friends - Tanner Wiley, Hunter and Sam. John was soon to be a Great Grandpa - besides his family and friends, fishing and hunting were his great loves. Fish On John. We will miss you.

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The Hometown Experts with a World of Experience®

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Applicants for these positions must be entering grades 11 or 12 and have the physical ability to work safely in a fast paced, labour intensive environment.

Please forward your résumé and cover letter by July 18, 2014 to:

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 19,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

PLUMBER/ GASFITTER TEMPORARY POSITION Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will be part of the Site Services Team which is responsible for the repair and upkeep of a 310 person camp and mine site buildings and infrastructure. Duties include plumbing and gas repairs, scheduled maintenance checks and some carpentry work.

Applicants require experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair, ability to use power and hand tools and follow safe work practices. A journeyman plumber’s ticket and a minimum class B gas Àtter’s ticket with electrical endorsement are required and should be submitted with resume.

Huckleberry Mine is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. This position works a 7 x 7 schedule (7 days in, 7 days out). While at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Transportation is provided from Houston.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419.

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High School Students For Casual Work

We thank everyone for their interest in Canfor; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lia Long 250-845-1147

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Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT Castlegar Operation International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual production capacity of 2.6 billion board feet and offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world.

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All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

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Western Family 0% Greek Yogurt Assorted Varieties, 500 gram

2

99

Saputo Cheese Slices

5

Assorted Varieties, 500 g

Genisoy Variety Pack Bars

Golden Boy Whole Natural Almonds

Clif Bars

18x61.5 g

10

2 kg

2

99

13

99

99

1 kg

99

Maxx Scoop Cat Litter

Friskies Cat Food

7

5 for

Assorted Varieties, 7 kg

49

9

49

Assorted Varieties, 156 g

3

00

Assorted Varieties, 68 g

4 for

500

Rudolph’s Farmers Sausage 17.39 /kg

7

89

/lb

Harvest Crunch Cereal Original, 1.6 kg

7

99

Chapman’s Novelties Selected Varieties and Sizes

4

99

San Pellegrino Water Plus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee 24x250 ml

1799

Mainstay Dog Food

Western Family Paper Towel

1999

998

16 kg

12 roll

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