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Enrolment shocks schools By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
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Houston’s school administrators are shocked to find enrolment very similar to last year. “Schools are running very similar to last year,” said Scott Jackson, Principal of Houston Secondary School and Twain Sullivan Elementary. Braced for a significant drop in population due to the closure of Houston Forest Products last May, Jackson said “numbers are better than we feared.” With 220 students at HSS, enrolment is down seven from last September but pretty similar to last year, he said. “We’re running at full capacity.” At Twain Sullivan, enrolment is down as well, with 173 this year and 190 last September. Jackson says
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Mike Fritts from Herkimer, New York, charges his Tesla Model S at Houston’s electric charging pump. Fritts is headed south from Hyder, Alaska and wants to be the first person to drive an electric car in all 52 states of the USA. He started August 20 and only has Hawaii left to hit, he said. His Tesla takes 8 to 10 hours to charge on public stations like the one at Steelhead Park, and goes for 400 kilometres on one charge. The car has a built in touch screen computer on the dashboard with maps, car controls for the sunroof and other features, links to sites to find charging stations, and a rearview camera. Fritts says all he has to do is speak the name of a song and it plays.
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Twain Sullivan Elementary enrolment leads to last minute additional class.
Twain scrambled to add a new class Monday because “numbers came in higher than expected.” E n r o l m e n t at Silverthorne Elementary School was up three, with 163 students total, said Principal Bev Forster. “It’s interesting with the concerns about the mill.” See CLASS on Page 2
Society to build more independent seniors housing By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
The Pleasant Valley Village of seniors housing on 11th Street and Avalon Avenue is expanding next spring. They are building another independent seniors housing complex in May 2015, an estimated $700,000
project, said Arnold Amonson, President of the Houston Retirement Housing Society. Twenty people have expressed interest in the units, and the new building will provide six new homes, four two-bedroom and two one-bedroom, Amonson said.
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It will have the same design as the other two buildings in Pleasant Valley Village and
- Arnold Amonson they hope to install geothermal heating again. With the $700,000
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Saturday, October 4th, 2014 From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm At the District of Houston Public Works Yard 2215 N. Nadina Ave., Houston, BC Complete list of surplus items and pricing is available at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 12th Street, Houston, BC. Items will be sold only between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 4th, no pre-sales accepted. Items must be paid for by cash or cheque and removed at time of purchase.
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CLASS from Page 1 SCHOOL YEAR CHANGES The big change at Houston Secondary School is the structure for middle school grades. Grades eight and nine students are operating by a middle school model, with core teachers delivering science, math, English and social studies. “It gives less division between subject areas,” said Principal Jackson. Four students from HSS are in the millwright ACE-IT program run by Northwest Community College at the HSS shop. Vice Principal Julie Krall says the millwright students have their own entrance and are set up on a different schedule, operating separately from the rest of the school. Two new staff are teaching at HSS: Mr. Richmond is the new Athletic Director and PE and drama teacher, and Mrs. Erickson came from Burnaby to be the new learning support teacher. A d m i n i s t r at i o n is changing slightly,
with Principal Jackson now fulltime principal, split between HSS and Twain. Vice Principals Krall (HSS) and Delainey (Twain) cover the other half of administration. “So far, it’s been very, very busy,” Jackson said. “But I’m loving the little kids and the energy over there. It’s been really fun.” Twain Sullivan Elementary is settling into a new configuration after adding a new class Monday to accommodate the higher-thenexpected enrolment. They have a handful of new staff this year, who Jackson says are not technically new, as they’ve taught at Twain before but have been gone for various lengths of time. Mrs. Bond is teaching kindergarten and grade one, Mr. Richardson is teaching grade three and Mrs. Euverman grades five and six. Twain is doing a pilot project with grades six and seven students, who are taking a rotation of high school classes
including foods, shop, art and drama. “Those kids love these activities and we share a parking lot so why not give them a chance to come over here and experience some of the amenities the high school has to offer?” Jackson says they’re trying it out and might include Silverthorne in the project in future years. Other then that, not a lot is changing at Twain. “Mrs. Delainey and I are learning about Twain every day as we go. It’s a good little school, so we’re not going to be putting anything new or any kind of big changes right now,” Principal Jackson said. Silverthorne Elementary School has a new Principal, Bev Forster, who grew up in Houston and graduated and taught at Silverthorne in the past. Four new teachers are also joining staff. Linda Kusleika is teaching grade two, Samantha Elliot teaches grades four and five, Holger Rode teaches grades five and six, and Cheryl Becker is
doing Learner Support. Forster says it’s exciting to “join such a great team.” “I love the culture and commitment all our teachers make at Silverthorne. The new additions just add to that culture and are passionate about teaching. I am looking forward to working with such a dynamic group of educators,” she said. Programs, sports and the breakfast program are continuing like last year, and learning self-regulation will also continue. Selfregulation helps students to recognize when they’re not in a good learning state and what to do to get back to a place where they are ready to learn. “It’s huge,” Forster said. “It really changes the way we look at kids’ behaviour, instead of looking at them as being the difficult child, we’re looking at them more to look for their needs and how we can meet their needs so they can stay focused. “It’s a big shift in the way that we thought about it before, letting them wiggle, understanding that
some might need quiet at different times, and then giving them the strategies to figure that out themselves.” The late start due to the strike will not affect the school calendar, and Forster says teachers will simply adjust and hunker down a bit faster to help kids learn what they need to learn in less time. The strike was “challenging for everybody,” Forster said. “The teachers wanted to be in school, and we wanted the kids in. “It’s so nice to be back… kids are excited to be back too, it was a long break for them.” School has been running as normal at the Houston Christian School, and enrolment is up to 110, nine more than last year. New principal Clint Endacott says he is “trying to get a sense how HCS operates,” and doesn’t expect any major changes this year. “Working at HCS is excellent,” Endacott said. “The staff here are very good and committed to the community.”
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Arnold Amonson and Bill Stad stand by the 11th Street site where new seniors housing will be built next May. The two current seniors housing complexes in the Pleasant Valley Village have lounges named in honour of Bill Stad and Arnold and Trudy Amonson, who contributed huge amounts of time to the planning and construction of the two seniors homes. SENIOR from Page 1 Amonson adds that residents there also enjoy easy access to downtown and more active social lives, with friends nearby and activities like cards every Monday and Thursday. Amonson says the Retirement Housing
Society has long term hopes to continue expanding the village, and possibly building two or three more complexes in the future. That would be in the distant future though, as the society can’t assume that much risk and mortgage at one time,
Amonson said. The process of building the Pleasant Valley Village seniors homes started in 1996 as a way to keep seniors in Houston, said Bill Stad. The other two buildings, built in 2007 and 2010, cost the Retirement Housing Society an
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Thank you The members of the Bulkley Valley District 4H clubs would like to thank our 2014 buyers: STEER BUYERS: Grand Champion Steer – Peterbilt Reserve Champion Steer – Bulkley Valley Credit Union Turcott Bros Smithers Feed Store Pacific Inland Resources (2) Hoskins Ford (2) Glacier Electric Smithers Sausage Factory (4) Bulkley Electric Babine Truck & Equipment Babine Animal Hospital Vanderhoof Coop Tony Strimbold (Shinedown Enterprises) Hemich Family Rob Judzentis (2) Pretivm Resources Andy Meints Contracting Daybreak Farms LVM Contracting & Rosco Hauling Trails North Powersports Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd (2) Jeff & Rhonda Giesbrecht Bell Bros Gus Poirier Construction Triantha & Wolfridge Contracting Glacier Creek Ranch G. Windsor & Sons Trucking W Diamond Ranch Hytech Drilling Castle Building Supply Sullivan Motor Products Tri Town Lumber LAMB BUYERS: Grand Champion Lamb – Smithers Sausage Factory Reserve Champion Lamb – Trails North Powersports Bulkley Electric Coho Medical Rob Brooks Woodmere Cattle Co. Bulkley Valley Credit Union Sullivan Motor Products HBH Land Surveying Hammings Butcher Shop Protech Forest Resources Frank Strimbold Hoskins Ford (2) HOG BUYERS: Grand Champion Hog – Glacier Electric Reserve Champion Hog – Smithers Parts & Service Turcott Bros Lino’s Sales Grassland Equipment Bulkley Electric Perry & Co. Ken Nicolls & Rob Judzentis Thank you also to: All of our “unsuccessful” buyers, your bids and support made our sale a huge success. Thanks to our bid catchers: Tom, Matt, Dallas, Gary Thanks to our office and ring staff: Dayna, Susan, Sue, Lois, LeRoy Thanks to our auctioneer: Charlie McClary of McClary Stockyards Thanks to Grassland Equipment for your donation to the District Council Thanks to Stacey and helpers for taking our buyers’ photos.
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ere’s a simple request for candidates seeking election in the upcoming school board and municipal election: Only promise what you can deliver. That might seem an obvious request. But all too often, candidates vow to achieve things they clearly cannot. They either fail to provide the true cost of their promise, or they promise something outside the legal mandate of the office they seek. Call it exuberance. Call it ignorance. Either way it doesn’t serve the voter and it disrespects the process. For example, there are some fairly severe limits on what a city can and cannot do. It must work within the provincial legislation that governs its existence. A promise to silence every train whistle within the city boundaries might sound attractive, but trains are a federal responsibility. City council can’t make them do anything. Likewise, a promise by a school board candidate to hire more teachers won’t happen without an explanation of where the money to pay for those new employees will come from. School districts (unlike the federal or provincial government, or even a city), cannot, by provincial law, run a deficit. Which brings up the second point: Money. Rarely does a promise come without a cost, and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be. A promise to double the number of parks in the city, for example, might draw support. But what will it cost to maintain those parks, and what impact will the removal of that land from the tax base have on city finances? A promise to cut taxes, or at least hold them at zero, must also include details on where the cuts in services will be made (or alternate revenue found) to accommodate that plan. None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solutions to the problems communities face. But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical – or even possible. And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these lofty ideas have some grounding in reality. - Greg Knill, Black Press
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“This to that”
I have had one garage sale in my life. What I discovered from that experience seven years ago is that I really don’t like holding garage sales at all, but I sure like going to them. One of my friends calls them garbage sales. “Why would I want to look at someone else’s crap?” he asked. “I’ve got enough of my own.” I do too. I’m in a perpetual purge situation at home donating things my family doesn’t use anymore to different charities. But there’s something very intriguing about a bunch of items displayed on someone else’s driveway, carport or lawn. Maybe they’ll have something useful or cool that I’ll bring into my home, possibly refurbish and then cherish for years. Or maybe they’ll have nothing that really interests
me. I never know until I take a look. This summer I went garage sale-ing twice and came home with some nifty things I didn’t exactly need, but I was glad I found. A rainbow striped hammock for $3 was one of my best buys from last weekend’s excursion. Another was a patio set that I purchased from a nice German lady for $20. It was very weathered and in desperate need of some paint and fabric for the cushions, but I imagined how sweet it could look after a makeover. Reusing and repurposing old stuff into something new and useful is often referred to as upcycling - and it can be addictive. Over the years I’ve been a bit of a junkie transforming many home furnishings and I’ve always enjoyed the process. I’ve never taken my hobby to the level some of my
friends have though. A couple of them have just submitted fabulous pieces to the “This to That” redesign contest for Habitat for Humanity Kelowna. Along with eight other designers, they explored the large, eclectic ReStore in West Kelowna which is full of donated building supplies, appliances, furniture, and home décor, and picked out items to upcycle into a new creation that the nonprofit organization will auction off. Before and after pictures are displayed online, but viewing the submissions in person is much more impressive. It’s inspiring to see the incredibly unique ways a worn out piece of furniture can be transformed. My friend, Barb Newman who’s also my paint dealer, converted an old outdated TV unit into an adorable play kitchen for
kids. My other friend, Deb Ward took a dull, run-down dresser and painted a delightful design that I instantly recognized was hers as soon as I saw it. The other reworked pieces are wonderful as well and they’re a great example of how an old piece can be new again with some imagination and elbow grease. Not everyone will necessarily appreciate the end result though. “What’s up with this chair?” my 14 year old son asked me after I’d painted my garage sale find a beautiful eulalie’s sky blue with milk paint and then distressed it with sand paper. “I’m making it look vintage,” I said, applying a second coat of hemp oil to seal my work. “It looks really old, Mom,” he said with a confused look on his face. “Like it needs to be painted.”
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On a brighter note Lori Welbourne Oh well. As the old saying goes - one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. To cast your vote or bid on your favourite “This to That” entry, please visit HabitatForHumanityKelowna. ca before October 12, 2014. The Habitat is an international organization that builds affordable housing and encourages the recycling of usable items to keep them out of our landfills. Instead of going to the dump, please donate. Or, if you’re braver than me, have a garage sale.
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Clark wants municipal pay to be election issue By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Premier Christy Clark wants rising municipal pay rates to be front and centre in November elections around B.C., and that’s why her government set off a storm at the annual local government convention by releasing an unflattering comparison study with provincial pay. In her speech to close the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Friday, Clark told 2,000 local government delegates she is “not here to point a finger” at local governments, but she wants them
to do the hard work of negotiations as the province did in the recent dispute with B.C. teachers. A study by Ernst & Young was released days before the convention by the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. It calculated that unionized municipal staff received pay increases of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, twice as much as unionized provincial staff, and ahead of inflation of 23 per cent during the same period. “I think it’s a legitimate issue to be discussed because it’s taxpayers who pay for these compensa-
Premier Christy Clark speaks to the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler Friday. Tom Fletcher/Black Press
tion costs,” Clark told reporters after her speech. “Further than that we’ll wait until we have new municipal
councils to speak with, and then we can talk about the next steps.” NDP local government critic Selina
Robinson said the report, prepared and leaked without notice to the UBCM, “hit a group of people over
the head with a twoby-four.” Robinson also objected to Clark urging B.C. residents to choose peaceful accommodation, saying the long and bitter strike that shut schools for five weeks is a poor example. In her speech, Clark emphasized the importance of resource development, an apparent reference to the battle led by Burnaby against the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline. Clark announced the appointment of Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett to lead a rural
advisory committee to give rural communities a “fair share” of resource development. She used the example of Princeton, a community of 3,000 that generates $750 million in economic activity from forestry and the Copper Mountain Mine. Clark admitted the B.C. government has “fallen behind” on a long-standing government promise to extend broadband Internet to small communities, and vowed to renew efforts for communities such as Granisle, where fibre optic lines stopped just short of the community.
Oil pipeline opposition call fails at UBCM By Jeff Nagel Black Press
B.C. municipal leaders have narrowly voted to defeat a proposed resolution from Burnaby to oppose Kinder Morgan’s $5.4-billion oil pipeline twinning. The issue went to an electronic vote Thursday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention after a show of hands was too close to call. The final vote was 49.3 per cent in favour of the
resolution and 50.7 per cent opposed. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said the pipeline project – which would triple the size of a tank farm near homes in Burnaby and result in a seven-fold increase in oil tanker traffic through Burrard Inlet – is too risky. He also argued the federal government has no strategy to maximize jobs in Canada by ensuring bitumen is refined here instead of in China.
“The risks of increasing oil tanker traffic are all to the down side for the B.C. coast,” said Islands Trust chair Sheila Malcolmson. “We get no benefit, there’s no refining, no jobs for us, our salmon industry’s at risk, our tourism industry is at risk and our first reponders who would be on the front lines are at risk.” But delegates from communities along the Thompson River said they fear a surge in oil tanker trains
will run on the rail line through the region if the 60-year-old Kinder Morgan pipeline is not twinned to carry oil sands bitumen from Alberta. “That can be used to move oil and there are no restrictions at all,” Clearwater Mayor John Harwood said. Thompson-Nicola Regional District director Tim Pennell argued the current cleanup response capability for a marine oil spill is very limited in the Vancouver
area and the Trans Mountain project would bring a “huge improvement.” After the vote, Corrigan said he was disappointed but insisted the split vote still sends a “strong message” of concern from B.C. civic leaders. He said opposition came mainly from self-interested rural B.C. delegates who are worried about increased oil-by-rail shipments and who greatly outnumber urban representatives
at UBCM. “It shows the scare tactic that’s been put out by these companies has worked,” Corrigan said. “They’ve said they’re going to do it regardless, whether it goes by pipeline or by rail.” But one of the ‘no’ votes came from one of Burnaby’s closest neighbours – Belcarra mayor Ralph Drew – who said rural communities are right to fear oil trains. “We have to face the reality that the oil
is going to move and that the increasing use of rail to move oil is probably a ten-fold greater risk than by pipeline,” Drew said in an interview. “The rail lines that come to the west coast come down the Fraser canyon on either side of the Fraser River,” he said. “The potential for a derailment and a real disaster is much much greater than anything that could possibly happen in transportation by pipeline.”
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The Farmers Market wrapped up for another year last Friday. With a couple of new vendors and an average of ten booths per week, market coordinator Amelia Mattson says the summer went really well. They had support from a lot of regular community members, and tourists stopping by, so “all in all it was a good year.” Above are Kathy and Donna at their regular booth, Trobak’s Garden.
Weekly police report By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Erin Williamson’s parents signed a petition and joined the campaign to create UNBC in the 1980s. After earning two degrees at UNBC, Erin is now helping to educate the next generation as a teacher in Houston. No university in Canada has a history like UNBC’s. Imagine 16,000 people calling on government to create a northern university. It happened here. Before UNBC was a university, it was a social movement that instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure in the region, which carries over to our students today.
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Police received three reports about bears in town during the past week. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose reminds the public that animal control is not a police responsibility. “We will go and confront an animal if it poses an immediate risk to a member of the public, but the conservation service has the primary function and responsibility for locating and dealing with wild animals,” he said. The public is encouraged to contact conservation services with concerns about wild animals in the municipality. *** Police got report at 11:25 a.m. Sept. 19 of a bike stolen from a home on Butler Avenue. Sgt. Rose says it is a red and black mens mountain bike with a graffiti pattern and numerous angry bird stickers on it and green handle bar grips. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. *** Police got a report of
a female yelling profanities at another female on 14th Street at 5:20 p.m. Sept. 19. Sgt. Rose says police found the female mildly intoxicated and warned her she could be charged for intoxication in public or causing disturbance. *** Police arrested and charged a male just after midnight Sept. 20 for breaching conditions. Sgt. Rose says the male was with a female and reported for disturbance at a home on Butler Avenue. *** Theft of dog was reported to police from a home on Buck Flats Road at 3:50 p.m. Sept. 20. Sgt. Rose says the owners put two dogs outside and only one came home. The missing dog is a cream coloured dachshund. Sgt. Rose says it’s unknown whether the pet was stolen or ran away, but anyone who sees the dog is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. *** Police issued an arrest warrant for a male suspected for assault at Eagle Nest Crescent at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Sgt. Rose says police talked
with a female victim and witnesses about the assault and issued a warrant after they could not find the male. *** Police got a report of an intoxicated female on Mountainview Drive at 3:30 a.m. Sept. 21. Sgt. Rose says the female was breaching conditions and charges are expected. *** Police got a report of a shop lifter at a local business at 8 p.m. Sept. 21. Sgt. Rose says a female was arrested and later released without charge. Police are seeking a summons with charges for theft under $5,000, so the female may face charges in the future. *** Police got a report of a hit and run in the parking lot of a local motel at 9 p.m. Sept. 23. Sgt. Rose says police talked to the victim and witnesses, identified the driver, and issued him a ticket for failing to exchange particulars. No one was injured and the damage was minor. *** In seven past days, police have dealt with 50 calls for service, including seven traffic complaints, four false alarms, two bylaw complaints and one abandoned 9-1-1 call.
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New constable eager for variety in service in Houston By Jackie Lieuwen
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ouston’s new constable left the busy highways of Delta for a smaller, quiet community. Transferring from Delta’s traffic patrol unit, Constable Kyle Hay says he looks forward to the variety of calls which will come with his general duty posting in Houston. “In Houston we’re first responders. We take anything from a kitten stuck in a tree to a murder investigation … there’s a hugely broad spectrum of things I can touch on and learn from,” he said.
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Houston also drew him because of the low cost of living and its amenities, which are not available in the other towns he looked at.
Looking ahead to his RCMP career, Hay says there’s a variety of things he’d like to perstry.“I’m a front line guy. I like to wear the uniform, I like to go out and be seen and people,” he said. e 287helpOne Blue RCMP section he’s interested in is task force. e 356the gang Green “There are youth and kids getting into e 139gangsHarvest at an early age, and that path starts them on a life of being in trouble. A lot of them feel like they have to be in these gangs to be accepted as a family member, when there’s much better ways to find a family if you don’t feel like you have one at home,” he said. Hay wants to try the front line and “go out in cars and talk to the gang members,
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July 2007 Houston is the second post for Cst. Kyle Hay, who moved from Langley with his wife and two daughters in mid-September. get information and try to help them on a better path.” He’s also interested in surveillance, “keeping tabs on people who keep re-offending,” he said. Even as a kid, Hay says he’s always been interested in the RCMP. Growing up in the small town of Woodstock, New Brunswick, Hay says there were two police forces, local police and mounties. “I always saw the mounties in the coffee shops and driving around with the lights and stuff ... It was always something that drew my attention: talking to people, help-
ing people, protecting people, that kind of thing.” Hay says his Mom even has a photo of him wearing the RCMP commander’s hat in the Library at the age of three. Straight out of high school he headed to the RCMP Depot, after a few ride alongs confirmed that the RCMP was for him. Traffic patrol in Delta was his first post and Houston is his second. “There’s a lot of reasons why I chose Houston,” he said. The type of post gives him opportunity to make extra money doing overtime and on-call work, and it gives him limited dura-
tion with a say in where he goes next, which Hay says is important because of his family - a wife and two young daughters. Houston also drew him because of the low cost of living and its amenities, which are not available in the other towns he looked at. “It’s got a movie theatre, fast food, gas stations… lots of stuff to do and the community seems very nice,” he said. It fits well for Hay, who’s hobbies are watching movies, playing basketball and having fun with his kids. “I love the community… it feels just like home,” he said.
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October 14 & 15 Order your pies today.
Apple pies are made fresh and come ready for baking or freezing. The cost is $8.00 each. Order forms are available for pickup at Home Hardware, Houston Christian School and on the school website www.houstonchristianschool.ca You will be called when your pies are ready. If you are picking up pies, we ask that you do so as soon as possible—to ensure maximum freshness.
Delivery service is also available for a $2.00 fee per order. NOTE: THESE PIES FREEZE VERY WELL FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THE WILLING WORKERS THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER
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WATER MAIN FLUSHING Please note that flushing of water mains will take place from Monday, October 6th to Friday, October 10th 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.
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District of Houston employees put in the ice at the Claude Parish Memorial Arena. The first users were on the ice last Saturday, and the regular arena schedule started Monday. Anyone interested in booking the arena can call the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420.
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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.
Houston Secondary School and Twain Sullivan had a Terry Fox Run last Wednesday, raising $171.55 for the Terry Fox Foundation.
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. The Leisure Facility will be closing at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 6th, 2014 due to low water pressure.
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Houston Ringette registration is open for 2014/2015 area, with an emphasizes on road conditions through our season, Ice time begins Sept. 30. Registration forms Buck Flats road user group, fire prevention and protection available & fees can be dropped off at Emberson Plumbing through our volunteer fire department group, and planning & Heating. Come try Ringette has been scheduled for first of a community/ fire hall. Please call Chris Newell at 250two weeks on the ice. 845-3564 for more information. Apple Pie Days - Oct 14 & 15 - Order your pies today $8 Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: each. Order forms available at Home Hardware,July Houston Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling 2007 Christian School and www.houstonchristianschool.ca. Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Houston Public Library Events: Storytime is starting again. Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- first Sat. of the month, All kids, ages 3-5, welcome! Starts Wed, Oct. 15 at 10AM. community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third Parent or guardian needs to remain on library premises Thurs. of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Blue and they can even join in the fun! The “Junior Literary Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Mon. & Fri 10:00 Green Society” will start Thurs Oct., 2 from 2:30 to 4:30PM. In AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: this afterschool program for kids, ages 8-12, we will play Seniors bowling Wed. 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Harvest games, take part in competitions, delve into our artistic Pool: Aquafit, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At Willow Grove Golf Course: Senior’s golf (in season) every Thurs. 10 AM. side, learn new skills, and maybe even read a little. Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving every Wed. morning from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11:00 Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Childcare is -12:00 and 12:00 -1:00 on Wed. provided. For more info call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday 845-7438, Evelyn 696-3229. of the month is Executive, 4th Monday Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every is General Meeting. 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) Seniors Bingo is every Tuesday at on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome 7:00pm at Cottonwood Manor. Entry Colour Logo File to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck flats is $1. Come out & enjoy a fun prize
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Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-6963348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs @ 19:00 hrs (7pm). Topley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
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Granisle and District Seniors meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00pm at the Seniors Centre. Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall. Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 11:00am.
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Ambulance Society of Houston – was fundraising for a CAREstream Vital Sign Monitor. This will generate a higher level of care for patients in need of medical attention. Paramedics will be able to record vital signs while in the care of the back of the ambulance. The Society was seeking support from the local business community and Bulkley Valley Credit Union was happy to donate $500 last March to assist in their cause.
HOPE forToday Singles
We called her Miss Wong. She was in her mid-sixties, and had never married. A peace and love emanated from her wherever she went. She radiated the character of Jesus to all she met. We met her when she was traveling to tell her people about the love Jesus had for them. When she was home, she would lead people in her church into a deeper understanding of the Bible and a closer walk with Jesus. She led her mother to faith in Jesus when she was in her mid-eighties. Because she was single, she had greater freedom to reach out to those in need around her. Though we have lost track of her over the years we have wonderful memories of this woman of God who dedicated her entire life to Jesus Christ. Though she did not have any biological children, Miss Wong had many Godly children who she nurtured in the faith. Many people have her to thank for introducing them to Jesus, who alone brings eternal life for those who trust him. Many others were able to speak of their faith boldly, because Miss Wong taught them the deeper things of God. I remember when well-meaning people would ask me if I had a girlfriend and when I was going to get married. Because my plans were not clear to me at that time, it was uncomfortable to be asked those kind of questions. There was a pressure, it seemed, from many of those around me, to find a wife and settle down to raise a family. The idea of being single somehow was looked down upon. Whatever God calls us to is good, some people are called to remain single. One should never be ashamed of being single. The Apostle Paul was single, he even encouraged others to remain single if possible to be more effective in their life for God. (1 Corinthians 7:32-34) Someone asked me the other day, “Does God want me to be single?” I couldn’t answer that question, but I could encourage that person that God knows what is best for us and we can trust him today, for all he has in store for us now, and in the future. “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the LORD. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT “Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.” Psalm 25: 4,5 Submitted by Ken Penner Sponsored by Riverside Gardens
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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Transportation – Bus Driver – HOUSTON. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Valid Class II Driver’s Licence • Six months of demonstrated successful experience driving buses in all seasons • Understanding of the BC Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations • Courses and training in defensive driving or a combination of training and experience • An exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract • Excellent interpersonal skills & demonstrated experience/rapport with students in Grades K-12 • Ability to use judgment to interpret, analyze and modify methods and procedures • Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in contacts of a difficult, sensitive or specialized nature • Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate • Physical capability to perform the job duties ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. Please send resumes in confidence to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill Human Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone 250-877-6831
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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:
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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 300 person camp and mine site buildings and infrastructure. Duties include camp maintenance, industrial piping including HDPE process lines and pump maintenance, welding and fabricating and some equipment operating (loaders and excavators). The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualiŵcation and have a minimum of ŵve years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for these position 7 x 7 (7 days on, 7 days off). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. More information on Huckleberry Mines can be found at www.infomine.com, click on Careers and then on Employers of Choice. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneŵts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Special Education Assistant. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Minimum of one year post-secondary training related to working with children with special needs; • Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training); • One (1) year experience working with special needs students in a K-12 educational environment • Familiarity with computer software for special needs students would be an asset • Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action • Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract • Willing to carry out personal care procedures. Ensures that training is up to date if specific health care routines are required • Physical ability to perform the required duties ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. Please send resumes in confidence to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill Human Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone 250-877-6831
for our Houston store. Great benefits, work schedule and opportunity for advancement. Must have valid driver’s license. Those interested are encouraged to apply in-store at 2805 Kanata Avenue or by email to jwatts@uapinc.com
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Certified Orthodontic Dental Assistant One weekend a month in Smithers, BC. Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Must have ortho module. Mail resume to: Box 3718 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Contact: 250-847-1555 or email accentorthodontics@hotmail.com
JOIN OUR TEAM & BUILD A CAREER. At Bulkley Valley Insurance Services, we love serving others, working as a team, and contributing to our community. We are hiring a part-time Auto Insurance Broker / Office Clerk for our Houston Branch. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and outstanding learning opportunities. The ideal candidate: • wants a career in the insurance industry • is energetic, outgoing, and service-oriented • has excellent computer skills • is committed to learning and contributing to our team If you are interested, please apply by Oct. 8, 2014 to the Houston Branch Manager April Robinson at arobinson@bvis.ca
School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Education Assistant – French Immersion in Smithers. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate or equivalent ) • Must be fluently bilingual in French and English both written and spoken • Demonstrated ability to use judgment in selecting appropriate course of action within clearly established methods and procedures • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in the explanation and clarification of information • Demonstrated ability to perform individually and as part of a team • Demonstrated ability to follow directions with regard to work areas, work schedules, classroom activities and the dispensing of medication • Good working knowledge of computers Please send resumes in confidence to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill Human Resources Administrator Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone 250-877-6831
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3428 - 9th Street, Houston • email: hfmbob@telus.net
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Unique four bdrm family home on a cul-de-sac and close to the schools. Large kitchen, formal dining room with doors out to a new deck. Vaulted ceiling with floor to ceiling windows in the living room. Cozy up by the wood fireplace in the living room or in the family room downstairs. High efficiency gas furnace. Many recent renovations to the house such as paint, flooring & roof. Huge foyer in the ground level entrance. 2 1/2 baths. Huge fenced backyard with alley access and RV Parking. Detached workshop. Fridge, stove, dishwasher included.
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West Fraser Mills Ltd. requires a Journeyman Welder for shift work at Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, BC. West Fraser offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit resume in person, by mail or by fax before October 8th, 2014 to: Dean MacDonald Pacific Inland Resources Box 3130 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 250-847-5520
Customer service - making subs, pitas, pizzas. Kitchen work as required. Must be able to work weekends and nights as required. Must be able to work split shifts as required. Part time also accepted but must work weekends & nights. Full time is 40 hours per week.
Rate: $10.25 - $11.50 per hour
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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. • Well kept 5 bedroom home in the popular Avalon Subdivision. • Many upgrades including-vinyl siding, vinyl windows, high efficiency gas furnace, hot water tank, flooring, paint, sundeck with aluminum railings and a concrete patio. • Oak cabinets, 2 fireplaces, outside basement entry, 3 bedrooms up, 2 down, 2 bathrooms, expanded parking area, detached workshop, fenced kennel area and playhouse for kids! All appliances & window coverings included as well as a spare fridge & small freezer. • This one won’t last long, so call Lia to view! 250-845-1147.
IT’S FAMILY APPROVED! $ home on a cul-de-sac and close to the schools. • Unique four bdrm family 159,900 • Large kitchen, formal dining room with doors out to a new deck. • Vaulted ceiling with floor to ceiling windows in the living room. • Cozy up by the wood fireplace in the living room or in the family room downstairs. High efficiency gas furnace. • Many recent renovations to the house such as paint, flooring & roof. • Huge foyer in the ground level entrance. 2 1/2 baths. • Huge fenced backyard with alley access and RV Parking. • Detached workshop. Fridge, stove, dishwasher included.
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WELL LOCATED, WELL BUILT & WELL MAINTAINED!!
• Spacious, tastefully decorated 5 bdrm completely finished and updated home in the popular Avalon Subdivision! Recently updated kitchen features dark cherry cabinets and heated tile floors. Very open concept. • Beautiful rock corner fire place in the living room. 3 big bdrms on the main, 2 in bsmt. Flooring updated, main bath just completely updated. • Laundry on the main. Huge mudroom in the basement just in the door from the double garage. Vinyl siding and windows. Nicely landscaped lot, fenced back yard backing right into a neighbourhood park. Sundeck alum. railing as well as apopular patio. Fire pit & storage under the deck. •• Well keptwith 5 bedroom home in the Avalon Subdivision. Move in ready home! •• Many upgrades including-vinyl siding, vinyl windows, high efficiency
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gasREDUCED furnace, hotTO: water $ tank, flooring, paint, sundeck with aluminum railings and a concrete patio. • Oak cabinets, 2 fireplaces, outside basement entry, 3 bedrooms up, 2 down, 2 bathrooms, expanded parking area, detached workshop, fenced kennel area and playhouse for kids! All appliances & window coverings included as well as a spare fridge & small freezer. • This one won’t last long, so call Lia to view! 250-845-1147.
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Cozy 1 ½ storey home located just west of Houston on a half acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 up & 1 on main, very open kitchen/dining & living room. Office with garden doors to a sundeck. Sunken family room. Pellet furnace as well as a pellet stove in the living room. Lots of parking, storage shed, huge yard, fire pit. Washer, dryer and window coverings included. Call Lia today for more info, 250-845-1147.
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The Hometown Experts • Spacious, tastefully decorated 5 bdrm completely finished and updated home in the popular Avalon Subdivision! Recently updated kitchen features dark cherry cabinets and heated tile floors. Very open concept. • Beautiful rock corner fire place in the living room. 3 big bdrms on the main, 2 in bsmt. Flooring updated, main bath just completely updated. • Laundry on the main. Huge mudroom in the basement just in the door from the double garage. Vinyl siding and windows. Nicely landscaped lot, fenced back yard backing right into a neighbourhood park. • Sundeck with alum. railing as well as a patio. Fire pit & storage under the deck. • Move in ready home!
with a World of ExperienceÂŽ 224,900
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Lia Long 250-845-1147
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2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net
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DO ALocally LITTLE AND SAVE A LOT! owned and operated Cozy 1 ½ storey home located just west of Houston on a half acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 up & 1 on main, very open kitchen/dining & living room. Office with garden doors to a sundeck. Sunken family room. Pellet furnace as well as a pellet stove in the living room. Lots of parking, storage shed, huge yard, fire pit. Washer, dryer and window coverings included. Call Lia today for more info, 250-845-1147.
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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.
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HOUSTON FOOD MARKET Certified Millwright
Positions available in Burns Lake, Houston, Bob Quinn Lake, Tatogga, Telegraph Creek, Jade City WELDER and McBride. West Fraser Mills Ltd. requires a Journeyman Welder Min. Class 3 BC Inland Drivers Licenceinwith air for shiftofwork at Pacific Resources Smithers, endorsement or recognized equivalent required. BC. West Fraser offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit resume in person,agreement. by mail or by Wages and allowances per collective fax before October 8th, 2014 Apply with resume and to: references in person Dean MacDonald to: Burns Lake or Dease Lake Offices, or to Pacific Inland Resources careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930. Box 3130 ForSmithers, details on this and more, visit: BC V0Jposition 2N0 ldmltd.ca/careers Fax: 250-847-5520
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Johnson Forest, Lowell 270 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 During regular business hours. Townhouses Townhouses Secretary Treasurer From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Consultants (Moricetown), Before your time (T) 250-692-7782 • (F) 250-692-7145 School Board Office To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Lake Babine Nation and runs out. 153SALE: East Connaught Street Kevin Crook Excluding statutory holidays and weekends. PROPERTY FOR Wet’suwet’en First Nations is publically available Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Chief Administrative Officer; or From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Call (toll-free) for review and written Emily Colombo To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 (T) 250-567-2284 • (F) 250-567-4639 comment commencing on Economic Development Officer During regular business hours. Donna Benson September 24th, 2014 for District of Fort St. James to book an appointment. Western Division Office From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 a period of sixty (60) days. 3225 - 3227 - 3229 Hagman Crescent. 477 Stuart Drive West Muriel Mould Neighbourhood LearningBox Centre pmBC Friday, The proposed amendments 640, FortTo: St.4:00 James, V0JOctober 1P0 10, 2014 $145,000 for all three townhouses. 270 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 During regular business hours. Townhouses adds Townhouses Two Wet’suwet’en (T) 250-996-8233 • (F) 250-996-2248 Rented for $22,000 yearly for(T) all250-692-7782 3 townhouses. First Nation tenures • (F) 250-692-7145 Chief Elections Officer Rosanne Murray A72921 and N2A in the Call Goldie: (250)-845-2448 Kevin Crook PROPERTY FOR SALE: Morice TSA. Box 698, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Chief Administrative Officer; or From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 (T) 250-694-3242 • (F) 250-694-3243 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 The two measures for For Sale By Owner ForEmily Sale By Owner Colombo To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 invasive plants and natural (C) 250-692-6269 By arrangement. Economic Development Officer During regular business hours. range barriers are also (E) Woodsage@lakescom.net District of Fort St. James PRIVATE SALE BY OWNER GREAT INVESTMENT!! being reviewed for minor 3225 - 3227 - 3229 HagmanthCrescent. 477 Stuart Drive West Deputy Chief Elections Officer Janice Baker From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 changes. LARGE 3 Bedroom 4951 - 4 Ave, BoxHome 640, Fort St.Garage James, BC V0J 1P0 (C) 250-570-8321 $145,000 for all threeSmithers townhouses. To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 with Houston Comfor FDU is (T) 250-996-8233 • (F) 250-996-2248 (E) baker64@telus.net By arrangement. & Workshop being merged with the Rented for $22,000 yearly for all 3 townhouses. BONUSMorice FDU since there Chief Elections Officer Rosanne Murray NOTE: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Call Goldie: (250)-845-2448 are no speci¿c clauses to MORTGAGE Box 698, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September Chief Elections Officer by 4 p.m.30,on2014 Friday, October 17, 2014. separate the two. They are HELPER!! (T) 250-694-3242 • (F) 250-694-3243 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Nomination documents are available as listed for accepting nominations above and also at both to the same For subject Sale By Owner For Sale By Owner Newly finished large the following district schools: (C) 250-692-6269 By arrangement. legal requirements. 2 bedroom suite with (E) Woodsage@lakescom.net separate entrance. • Babine Elementary Secondary School in Granisle, BC This FSP SALE amendment is - GREAT INVESTMENT!! PRIVATE - BY OWNER All appliances included. Basement suite (900 sq.ft.) • Decker Lake School in Decker Lake, BC availableth for review until Deputy Chief Elections Officer Janice Baker From:Elementary 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 LARGE 3 Bedroom Large landscaped lot, garden area, patios. 2 minute walk to 4951 - 4 Ave, December 1st , 2014, • Lakes District Secondary School in Burns Lake, BC (C) 250-570-8321 To: 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Smithers Smithers Golf & Country Club. Very safe neighbourhood. Home with Garage at Canfor’s of¿ce on • Grassy Plains Elementary Junior Secondary School in Grassy Plains, BC (E)250-877-0657 baker64@telus.net By arrangement. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Ryan & Workshop the Morice River Road • Fraser Lake Elementary School in Fraser Lake, BC or Terry 778-210-1703 email: rwmadley@gmail.com BONUSin Houston, B.C. From NOTE: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be Fraser, received • Fort Fraser Elementary School in Fort BC by the MORTGAGE 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chief Elections Officer byFort 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014. • St. James Secondary School in Fort St. James, BC $ Appointments to review are 145,000are available• as Nechako MAJORHELPER!! RENOVATIONNomination documents listed forValley accepting nominations above andBC also at Secondary School in Vanderhoof, recommended. Newly finished Good location withlarge the following district schools: • Nomination documents are also available at the District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, bedroom suite with terrific2 view The deadline for receiving 477 Stuart Drive separate entrance. • Babine Elementary Secondary School in Granisle, BC West in Fort St. James, BC written All comments is appliances included. Basement suite (900 sq.ft.) • Decker Lake Elementary School in Decker Lake, BC December 1st, 2014.lot, garden area, patios. 2 minute walk to QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE Large landscaped • Lakes District Secondary School in Burns Lake, BC Smithers Golf & Country Please address any written Club. Very safe neighbourhood. A person is qualified be nominated, • Grassy Plains Elementary Junior Secondary School in to Grassy Plains, BC elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they FOR comments to:MORE INFORMATION: Call Ryan 250-877-0657 meet the following • Fraser Lake Elementary School in Fraser Lake, BC criteria: or Terry 778-210-1703 email: rwmadley@gmail.com Greg Yeomans, Canadian • Fort Fraser Elementary School in •Fort Canadian Fraser, BCcitizen; Forest Products Limited. • Fort St. James Secondary School•in Fort James, BCor older on general voting day, November 15, 2014; 18 St. years of age $ 145,000 P.O. Box 158,RENOVATION MAJOR Nechako Valleycold Secondary School• in Vanderhoof, BC Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination New cupboards - vanities - roofing -•siding - hot and resident of British Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Good location with water lines. 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Assorted Varieties 250 g
6
98
Charmin Bathroom Tissue
Kraft Miracle Whip
1999
2 Varieties, 890ml
377
Extra Virgin, 1 litre
Bake-King Foil Roasters
Western Family Strong Paper Towel
Ultra Soft, 36 roll
Everyday Low Price 2 Varieties
1
49
12 roll
9
98
/lb
Harvest Applewood Sliced Bacon or Peppered, 500 g
.99 Nabob Tradition Coffee
Assorted Varieties, 1 kg
99
2 Varieties, 120 gram
Bick’s Pickles
Assorted Varieties, 1 litre
9
00
G R E AT BA R G A I N S Kraft Salad Dressings Ready Bake Pumpkin Assorted Varieties Pies 414-475 ml
/lb
Dolly’s Frozen Sockeye Sides
Stove Top Stuffing Mix
Russet Potatoes
Western Family Pure Pumpkin
29
Western Family Cranberry Jelly
Hawaiian Pineapple
398 ml
M E AT
F E ATU R E D
6
99
Kefalograviera Metsovou Cheese 24.23 / kg
10
99 /lb
Sun Rype Apple Sauce 2 Varieties, 625 ml
2 for
500
Western Family Margarine Quarters, 1.36 kg
399
Dal Sole Organic Olive Oil
Western Family Frozen Vegetables
999
Assorted Varieties, 2 kg
447
Dawn Liquid Dish Soap
Cuisinart Kitchen Products
Assorted Varieties 591-709 ml
2 for
5
00
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