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Telus is constructing several towers to upgrade wireless service along Highway 16.

A $650,000 tower is anticipated to go live near Barrett Lake in the next month, said Liz Suavé, Telus Communications.

The tower is approximately four kilometres north of Barrett Lake and will affect services along Highway 16.

The actual distance that will have improved cell service is unknown until after the tower is up and testing is done, Suavé said.

She says another site they are working on is near Six Mile Hill, between Topley and Burns Lake, and a third site will be near Terrace. “ Ty p i c a l l y the area around Highway 16, is very geographically

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A Telus tower at Barrett Lake is set to be activated in the next month.

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challenging to work with and to construct these towers,” Suavé said.

The improvements are all part of the Connecting BC Agreement that Telus made with the Province.

The goal is to improve highway coverage and access to 9-1-1, thus enhancing the safety of travel across BC, Suavé said.

Telkwa range caribou on the verge of extinction

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The government is proposing a new management plan to protect the Telkwa caribou herd.

There were an estimated 25 Telkwa caribou in June 2014, according to a summary from

Caribou Ecological Consulting in Smithers.

“The Telkwa herd is on the verge of local extinction,” said Jocelyn Campbell, a biologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations.

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There’s an estimated 25 caribou left in the Telkwa herd.

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Campbell said a Federal Recovery Strategy was released June 2014 after the northern caribou species was blue listed in BC, listed on the Species at Risk Act, and considered threatened by the

Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC).

The goal of the strategy is to stop the decline in caribou populations and increase the size of caribou herds to at least 100 animals, Campbell said.

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Some people think that’s in response to hunting pressure, so caribou actually being killed from helicopters,” Campbell said.

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Management to stop decline in caribou

HERD from Page 1 In an attempt to recover the herd, the Ministry of Environment relocated 32 caribou to the Telkwa Mountains, and in 2004 they estimated the herd had grown to approximately 100.

“Then we stopped monitoring them because it was a big success. We recovered this population and stopped looking, and then lo and behold in 2010 we measured them again and there were fewer then 20 animals,” Campbell said.

In May 2013 the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation invested $85,900 for a project to preserve declining Telkwa caribou.

In-kind support was provided by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations.

A survey in December 2013 found 16 caribou with a healthy population

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last year,” Campbell said.

The Ministry of Forests is working on a management plan with five pillars to recover and protect the Telkwa herd.

First is to engage and educate communities, governments and recreation groups.

Second is to annually monitor caribou populations, moose and wolves, trends of distribution, habitat condition and recreation use.

Information will be gathered using trail and critter cameras and helicopter surveys, and Campbell says it will inform future management actions.

Third is recreation management, as recreation can contribute to population decline in caribou herds, packing trails and making it easier for wolves to travel and hunt caribou in high elevation areas.

Campbell says surveys show that current voluntary restrictions on recreation are not effective.

The Ministry is reviewing restrictions and considering laws to manage recreation, Campbell said, adding that they are working with recreation groups

to find a solution that protects caribou while ensuring “that undue pressure isn’t put on

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The fourth pillar to protect caribou is taking management actions if needed. This includes things like protecting caribou in a pen during the vulnerable time of giving birth.

Campbell said that action is currently illadvised because of high calf survival in the Telkwa herd.

The fifth pillar is habitat management.

A Wildlife Habitat Area (WHA) is proposed for the Telkwa Mountains that covers 262,000 hectares, with 178,000 hectares in the Morice TSA, Campbell said.

This would top the current largest WHA in BC, which is 98,429 hectares protecting Northern Caribou in the Chilcotin and Quesnel Forest Districts.

- Jocelyn Campbell zone in the alpine which Campbell says is critical caribou habitat.

She says there are also zones for seral stage management, where they recommend at least 60 percent of the forest be kept over 80 years old, and less then 28 percent be under 40 years.

That’s because they want to keep older forests that provide ideal habitat for caribou and limit younger forests that are ideal for moose, which is good for wolves which prey on caribou, Campbell said.

The Ministry is putting their management plan up for public review for 40 days starting Friday, Oct. 24.

See page 8 for local response.

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wrote a column a few weeks ago, when it first looked like the rain was about to take over our lives for its traditional season, about how we should celebrate that. It’s life, after all.

It’s what provides us with the beauty around us.

It’s why we live here, when it comes right down to it, even if we curse it sometimes for hindering some activity or another.

I’m not going to re-write that whole column again this week, but I am going to touch on the subject again from a different angle, because even if you don’t agree that we should all be running around in the rain, singing and dancing and making merriment in recognition of its wondrous capacity to support life and carve our habitat into beautiful shapes (perhaps slightly exaggerating my previous points), maybe it’s nice to think about what the changing season means for us inside, as well.

Because as much as I like the rain, it can become a bit of…let’s call it an impediment? A deterrent?

In any case, it makes you sometimes just downright dejected about your options for activities, doesn’t it? I’ve got it! It’s a disincentive.

It’s in those times that I like to try to think about the possibilities. Rather than imagining all the things it’s keeping you from being able to do (or making less pleasant to engage in), think about the things you might not get to do – or at least, wouldn’t have thought to do – if it was a bright, sunny day.

Maybe you haven’t built a fort in your living room for a while. That’s right, I said that.

Whether you have kids or not (because that’s no excuse), think about the last time you built a fort in your living room.

You know what I’m talking about. You pull all the cushions off all the couches and chairs in your house, find some string, a couple of broomsticks, maybe, and a few sheets, and you make a real mess of your place as you attempt to create the most epic indoor structure you possibly can, for no reason at all.

Maybe you lay siege to it after its completed in an imaginary struggle of good versus evil. Maybe you get to be a wizard. Or a knight. Or a dragon!

Maybe there’s an evil sorcerer who has a loved one under a spell and you need to rescue them! Or maybe you bring in a television and some popcorn in there and curl up for a sappy movie that always makes you cry.

Maybe you tell stories and share a few thoughtful moments with those you love. Maybe you finally get to one of those books on your shelf you bought years ago, because you heard it was good. Maybe you don’t have enough furniture, sheets and other makeshift building material to really make a go of this endeavour. In that case, what’s that one thing you’ve always wanted to do that you just haven’t gotten around to yet?

It’s a healthier option to look at the positives in life than the negatives. Like all the cool things you can do when it’s raining – other than being out in the rain.

A light bulb moment The power went out last week for nine hours and at first it was a drag.

“I can’t pick up milk and bread now,” I said to my 14-yearold son as we were driving home from his basketball game in Kelowna and noticed West Kelowna - where we live - was curiously in the dark.

“My download won’t work,” Sam said, more concerned about getting a video game on his computer than not having cereal or sandwiches the next day.

When we arrived home at 7:45 p.m. the electricity had been out for over an hour and the activity on the streets was busier than usual.

“It’s an apocalypse!” one little boy yelled, running down the road with his big sister happily chasing after him.

With all the houses unlit, many people were walking around with flashlights enjoying the clear sky and twinkling stars.

My husband was away fishing, but my 11-year-old daughter Daisy was at her friend’s house in Peachland. When I arrived to pick her up, the neighborhood there was alive as well with families outside in the gorgeous night.

“I had to take a poop in the dark,” Daisy announced excitedly when she got in the truck. “Luckily Niya and Carol had candles so it was less scary.”

When she entered our house she could see that we had them too and became immediately concerned.

“This is dangerous,” she observed, looking at all the tea lights her brother and I had

flickering.

“No it’s not,” Sam said. “It looks cool in here.”

It was 8:30 p.m. by then and I was feeling incredibly tired. I suggested a little snack and an early bedtime, but the kids didn’t go for it.

“Let’s play charades,” Sam said.

“Yeah!”

Daisy agreed. As exhausted as I felt, there was no way I was going to turn down the opportunity for some old school fun.

At first we played the game the way I did as a kid - just trying to act out movie, TV, book or song titles as we thought of them.

But after my son couldn’t figure out how to act out the TV show “Orange is the New Black” and my daughter got stumped on the song “All About that Bass” I decided to grab the board

game Guesstures from downstairs to help us out.

Part of it was missing, but we still had the cards labeled easy or hard. Each contained two words. We decided to take turns trying to act out as many cards as we could in twominute increments and whoever got through the most cards won.

With all the crazy theatrics I can’t remember the last time I laughed so long or so hard.

None of us had a clue who won the game, but after an hour of hysterical fun I’d have to say we all did.

“I’m glad the electricity went out,” Daisy said just before going to sleep. “We should have a no-power-hour every night and live like you did in the olden days.

She obviously thinks I’m more an-

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“That’s a brilliant idea,” I said, anxious to connect with them over some old fashioned fun.

“Next time can we play Monopoly?” my daughter asked. “I’m in the mood to spend money.”

Excellent, because I’m in the mood not to spend any.

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Why are you volunteering to help out with the Apple Pie fund raiser at Houston Christian School?

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“I help because I just think it’s fun. It’s nice to be out of the house and visiting the other volunteers. And I think this is a great school and I want to support it.”

“I help because this school means so much to my family - it is very dear to us.”

“I find that it’s a lot of fun to work with all the different ladies. And I think it’s great for the school, and people like the pies, so why not?”

“I’m helping because I love the school. All my kids graduated from there and got a great education and it’s just a great place to establish them in their faith and prepare them for life’s journey. And I just love working with people and volunteering.”

By Jackie Lieuwen

Private power an alternative to Site C Privately developed run-of-river, wind and solar power remains a possible alternative to a third dam on the Peace River, Energy Minister Bill Bennett says.

Bennett was responding to this week’s decision by the federal and B.C. environment ministries to recommend construction of the Site C dam, which would flood another 83 km of the Peace River valley near Fort St. John.

Bennett said some people have incorrectly interpreted the environmental assessment certificates as a green light for the project, which BC Hydro has considered for 35 years. Studies

of natural gas power generation and private clean energy projects are continuing, and a recommendation to cabinet will be made in November, Bennett said.

Studies have shown that equivalent natural gas power plants would be “marginally cheaper” than Site C, which would provide 8.5 per cent of the province’s electricity supply, but that option would require amendment of the province’s clean energy legislation.

“I believe there would be significant public opposition to utilizing gas to generate all of that electricity,” Bennett said. “It’s not totally off the table but it isn’t

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Wind turbines at Dokie Ridge near Chetwynd. Private power developers are pitching their run-of-river and wind as an alternative to another big dam.

something that I think has legs.”

Outside experts have endorsed BC Hydro’s forecast that its electricity demand will increase by 40 per cent in the next 20 years, with most of that met through conservation.

Bennett said that forecast may prove to be low if liquefied natural gas production, new mines and other industrial developments proceed.

The government acknowledges that seven aboriginal communities in the Peace region oppose Site C. Environment Minister Mary Polak said they do not have authority to veto the project, a position that

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher may be tested in court if the cabinet approves Site C to proceed next year.

Bennett said the cost of wind, solar and other renewable energy is coming down, but any private alternative would have to include the additional costs of power lines and backup power for intermittent sources.

Permits approved for Site C hydro dam

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Both the federal and provincial governments have issued environmental a s s e s s m e n t certificates for BC Hydro’s Site C dam, the proposed third hydroelectric project on the Peace River in northeastern B.C. The approvals

include dozens of legally binding c o n d i t i o n s , including a $20 million farmland enhancement fund to offset river bottom land that would be flooded, and compensation for local aboriginal groups whose historic treaty rights to hunting, fishing and trapping would be

affected.

Cost of the project, last estimated by BC Hydro at $7.9 billion, will factor into a final decision by the B.C. cabinet whether to go ahead with the dam.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett has indicated he expects the final investment decision to be made by the end of 2014, and if it’s approved,

work would begin immediately.

Among the 77 B.C. conditions is an aboriginal business participation strategy to share the estimated 10,000 person-years of construction work the dam project would generate.

Seven aboriginal communities affected by the proposal have been offered cash

and Crown land to compensate for land lost by construction of the dam. All are signatories to Treaty 8, which ensures their rights to hunt, trap and fish as they did before the treaty was signed in 1899.

Officials say five of the seven are currently in negotiations.

Situated near Fort St. John and

downstream of the W.A.C. Bennett and Peace Canyon dams, Site C’s 1,050-metrelong earthfill dam would create a reservoir 83 km long and two to three times the current width of the river.

It requires two power lines built in the same corridor as the existing line, and six water turbine

generators that would produce enough electricity to power about 450,000 homes.

BC Hydro estimates that because Site C would use water held back in the existing Williston Lake reservoir, it would generate 35 per cent of the energy as the Bennett dam with only five per cent of the reservoir area.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Houston that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and ending December 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature).

Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

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“Village of Granisle Zoning Bylaw No. 405, 2009” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 463 which rezones the subject property from the Multiple Family Residential District (R-2) Zone to the Light Industrial District (I-1) Zone.

The subject property is located at 17 Hagan Street, and is legally described as “Lot 1, District Lot 1351A, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 7662”. The subject property is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below.

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Watch for wildlife on Hwy 16

By Jackie Lieuwen

Highway 16 there is a sharp spike in wildlife vehicle collisions that begins in October,” says Barb Waters, Regional Manager, BC Conservation Foundation.

“The critical times to watch for wildlife on the roads are 5 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.”

Information from ICBC shows that along Highway 16, there are over 750 wildlife collisions every year. Annually in northern BC, about three people are killed and over 140 people are injured in wildlife collisions.

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Drivers need to watch out for moose, deer, and other animals on Highway 16.

Deer collisions are common in October and November, and moose collisions in December and January, said a recent release from the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program.

There can be one or two wildlife collisions per day during these months.

“Although a collision with wildlife can happen at any place and at any time, along

Collision Prevention Program gives the following tips.

- Animals may not recognize a vehicle as dangerous or a horn as a warning, or even if they do, they may not react safely.

Animals are unpredictable and may bolt in front of a vehicle or cross and then immediately recross the road.

- Deer are often seen in groups, and a deer you see may not be the one that poses the threat. There may be a second or third deer following behind.

- Drive expecting to see wildlife.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MAIL BALLOT VOTING Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act and the District of Houston Procedures for the Conduct of Local Government Elections and Other Voting Bylaw No. 1059, 2014, voting by mail and elector registration by mail is permitted in relation to voting in the 2014 Local Government General Election to be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 as follows: • you have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to attend in person to vote at the Advance Poll or on Voting Day; and • you expect to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and on the day of the advance voting opportunity.

Persons who meet the above noted requirements to vote by mail ballot, and meet all the requirements in order to be registered as an elector, must make application to the Chief Election Officer (or designate) at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 – 12th Street, PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 during regular business days and hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (except statutory holidays) between the period of October 24, 2014 and November 14, 2014.

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For further information on these matters, the following persons may be contacted: Linda Poznikoff, Chief Election Officer, Phone: 250-845-2238

Call for Funding Requests

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The Bulkley Valley Health Care and Hospital Foundation is calling for application requesting funding. The area of representation is from Moricetown to Topley.

Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 128, Granisle BC, V0J 1W0; by fax to (250) 697-2306; or by e-mail to general@villageofgranisle.ca must be received by the Village of Granisle no later than November 5th, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing on Bylaws No. 462 and 463 will be chaired by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. Copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Village of Granisle between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, Oct. 22 through Nov 5, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant information will also be made available at the Granisle Public Library and on the Granisle website www.granisle.ca .

For further information please call the Village of Granisle at 250-697-2248.

This is the first of two publications.

Application deadline is Nov. 15, 2014.

Applications are available on line at: www.bvhealthfoundation.ca or hard copies may be pick up at All-West Glass, Coast Mountain GM, or Cloud Nine. Completed aplications may be emailed or dropped off at the for mentioned places. If you require more info email: info@bvhealthfoundation.ca The Foundation has developed 8 Funds for which you may apply to: • • • •

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Once again the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce has received an overwhelming response of nominations for their Annual Business Awards.

Chamber manager Maureen Czirfusz stated, ”With all the amazing nominations, the selection committee is going to have a very hard time selecting just one deserving recipient.”

The first step is to contact all the people, businesses and groups that were nominated and confirm if they would like to have their name stand for nomination. Some are just honored to have received a nomination but do not want to win an award. When this step is completed, our office needs to arrange a time and place to take their photo for the presentation that will take place at the community hall the night of the event.

Once all nominations have been confirmed, they are compiled together with the comments that were written. It is not about how many times you have been nominated, but more about why the nominator thinks you deserve to be a recipient of the award. “I always love reading all the comments that we receive, it reminds you what a great community we live in” says Czirfusz. This document is then circulated amongst the selection committee for review. The selection committee consists of a minimum of 6 people from around the community. To be a part of the selection committee you can’t have received a nomination or nominated someone for an award. Each year the committee consist of different members. We try very hard to keep the selection committee neutral and all voting is done confidentially. With award criteria in hand each nomination is reviewed by the committee members to find a recipient. Recipients of the awards find out the night of the awards.

This year’s event will be held at the Community Hall on October 25th, 2014.

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Map of proposed Telkwa Caribou Timber Management Zones. The bold framed area is the Telkwa caribou study area. The lined orange area are key forested habitat areas, and the large striped section is the proposed no harvest zone. The colours indicate different biogeoclimatic zones. The grey line that runs through the study area indicates the boundary between the Morice and Bulkley Forest Districts. In the top left runs Highway 16 with Telkwa and Quick labelled. Houston is just off the right side of the map.

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The proposed Wildlife Habitat Area (WHA) for the Telkwa caribou is the largest WHA in B.C., covering 262,000 hectares.

Of that area, 178,000 hectares are in the Morice Timber Supply Area (TSA) and approximately one percent of the Morice timber supply will be impacted, said Jocelyn Campbell, a biologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

“Biologists have been working for the past five or six years on creative ways to limit the timber supply impact,” she said.

“The one percent impact is small enough that it would pale in comparison to other pressures when the Annual Allowable Cut is determined.”

C o u n c i l l o r Jonathan Van Barneveld said he is concerned that this huge proposed caribou WHA, combined with other environmental limitations, may lead to too many restric-

tions on the land base for harvesting.

“I hope that the constraints proposed within the order don’t put unnecessary pressure on our local industry. We are still recovering from a mill closure and the Timber Supply Review could decrease the cut further. I think that we need to be cautious about implementing restrictions on the land base at this time,” he said.

Van Barneveld said that in the Morice Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP), there is a certain percent limit to the environmental impact on timber supply.

“I’m just wondering if you can guarantee that we’re not going to see an impact greater than anticipated,” he said.

Josh Pressey, District Manager for the Ministry of Forests, said that in looking at land use objectives, they always first look for opportunities for overlap, such as areas that fit for four or five values.

He added that

some environmental concerns don’t limit harvest, but are more about managing timber harvest differently.

Van Barneveld said he wonders if the seral stage management is really needed.

“With the park and no timber harvesting areas and old growth management areas, is that not enough to protect the caribou?

Do you think the seral stage constraints are necessary for this huge area?” he asked.

“Yes,” said Campbell, adding that the no harvest zones protect caribou habitat and the seral stage constraints affect the predator-prey dynamics.

A Volunteer Recreation Access Management Group has met since 1998 to discuss issues with the Telkwa caribou.

Les Auston, Secretary of the Houston Snowmobile Club, has been a part of that group since it started.

He says his main concerns with this proposed management plan is funding and predator control.

“You need money to do anything… no money, no management,” Auston said, adding that lack of funds is one of the key problems since Telkwa caribou protection started in the 1990s.

“How many times are we going to do this?

They’ve had recovery in place since 1997.

The herd was over 100 not many years ago and they can’t even tell you where the animals have gone,” Auston said.

W i t h o u t funding and proper monitoring, no one knows why the caribou continue to decline, so “how do you know what recovery avenue to go down?” he said.

Auston’s other concern is predator control.

“You can tell people you can’t go here or you can’t go there, but if the wolves and cougars and grizzlies are cleaning up it does nothing,” he said.

“If you don’t have funding and a predator control plan, then all the habitat in the world is for nothing” he said.

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Police arrested a male with a stolen Ford pickup at a home on Sullivan Way at 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 14. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the pickup was stolen from Grand Prairie, Alberta several days ago and the male suspect also had a replica of a restricted firearm. He was arrested and charged for possession of stolen property.

Police also arrested a female accomplice of the male, who is suspect for stealing safety equipment from a fenced compound in Houston. She also had possession of stolen RCMP clothing. The female faces charges for theft and possession of stolen property. *** Police stopped an impaired driver on Highway 16 near

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He was issued a three-day roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. *** Police are investigating an assault at a home on Sullivan Way at 1:20 a.m. Oct. 11. Sgt. Rose says a female was arguing with a male when another female intervened, and both females got into a fist fight. All subjects were drunk and uncooperative and the case is under investigation. *** Police arrested a drunk male on Kanata Avenue at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11.

Sgt. Rose says the underaged male was released to an adult and given a ticket for

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Sgt. Rose says the female was extremely intoxicated and knocked on the door of a male staying a local motel and walked right in. She was released without charges when sober. *** Police got report of an impaired driver on Highway 16 near Topley at 10 p.m.

Oct. 13. Sgt. Rose says police found the suspect vehicle in the ditch and identified the driver who failed the roadside screen.

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HOPE forToday Rules for Life

We called it dirt hockey because we played in the dirt. On the gravel road, the driveway, an open place in the yard or anywhere there was enough space, the dust flew as we had fun trying to score a goal on the opposing team. The goal posts were usually a couple rocks and the boards were the edge of the driveway or the lawn, whatever we had agreed on. It had a bit of a resemblance to hockey; we had sticks which we had found in the bush and a round rubber ball for a puck. We enjoyed playing this game, whenever the weather permitted.

One of our friend’s father sometimes played along with us and was often the referee, he helped us make up the rules.

When the ball went outside the boards we called it offside.

We were not allowed slap shots because we would inevitably hit someone in the head and injure them. Of course when the rubber ball went between the goal posts of the opposing team we would score a goal, the team with the most goals would win!

As long as we played by the rules the game would progress in an orderly manner and most of the time, we would have fun. It was when someone refused to play by the rules that we would start having conflict and we would walk away grumbling.

As I think of it, everyday life is much the same as those dirt hockey games we played many years ago. We each want life to go our own way so we need rules to help us get along and keep us from injuring one another. The One who has made the rules for life is our Creator God. These rules are found in the Bible, the book he has given us to reveal himself and his will for our lives; love one another, don’t steal, don’t lie, consider others before yourselves, serve one another, be kind and gentle, love our neighbour. He did not give us these rules to restrict us, but to help us enjoy the freedom he designed for our lives and cause us to be a blessing rather than a curse towards each other. When we allow him to have his way in our lives, life goes much better and we can even have joy as we face the difficulties that come our way.

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path… I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.” Psalm 119:105,112 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner Sponsored by Riverside Gardens

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

NEWS

Houston Today

Houston ACT sponsoring local grants

By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The Houston ACT (Action Changes Things) is distributing $15,000 in grants to local groups in support of health related projects.

Any group or organization can apply for up to $3,000 for initiatives or projects to promote healthy living.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for local groups to get funding,” said Dawn Potvin, ACT co-lead.

The funding is from a Partnering to Imagine Local Capacity Building

Grant from Northern Health. See page 7 for more.

ACT is also planning an event for Dec. 4 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of hockey in Canada.

Winterfest is also being planned for the Family Day weekend Feb. 7 to 9. It will have activities running the week prior to Family Day, a Friday nightevent kickoff, and a three day weekend packed with activities for families. Anyone wanting to be involved can contact Dawn at 250-845-1291 or Sally at 250-845-9321. See HoustonACT.ca for more.

Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today

This beautiful fall scene was captured from a field near Perow Loop. Take time to enjoy the fall and littered leaves while the warmer temperatures last.

MLAs shake fingers in earthquake exercise

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

As students and office workers practised earthquake evacuation procedures Thursday, politicians

ducked, covered and shook their fingers about B.C.’s longrunning earthquake safety project for public schools.

NDP leader John Horgan and education critic Rob Fleming visited Killarney Secondary in Vancouver, one of the high-risk schools the government identified for upgrading in a pre-election announcement in April 2013. They said more than a year later, only three out of 10 projects are underway.

“Clearly, this was just another photoop announcement from the premier with no follow-through,” Fleming said.

Schools listed for 2013-14 were Killarney and David Thompson Secondary in Vancouver, James Gilmore Elementary in Richmond, M o n t e c i t o Elementary in Burnaby, Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver, H e n d e r s o n Elementary in Powell River, George Jay

Employment Action is a non-profit organization with over twenty years experience providing Employment and Skills Training services to job seekers in Northern BC. Employment Action is currently requesting applications for the following positions.

Case Manager – EPBC (permanent / full time – 37.5 hrs/wk) Smithers WorkBC office location.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to:

Lori Forgeron Employment Action 1505 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 2L4 Fax: 250-564-8864 Email: receptiondesk@employment-action.bc.ca Please apply in person, via fax, email or regular mail.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Full job description for the above position can be picked up in person at the above address or accessed at our web site: http://www.employment-action.bc.ca/job-postings/ DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS October 30th, 2014.

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Elementary in Greater Victoria, Cordova Bay Elementary in Saanich, South Wellington Elementary in Nanaimo-Ladysmith and École Phoenix Middle School in Campbell River.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender issued a statement touting the province as a leading jurisdiction in earthquake preparedness, with $2.2 billion spent or committed since 2001 to upgrade 213 highrisk schools.

In August 2014, the ministry said it has been trying for

two years to establish a project office with the Vancouver school district to manage the 69 schools in the city identified as having high earthquake risk.

The list for this school year includes Langley Secondary, Delta Secondary, Burnaby North Secondary, Yale Secondary in Abbotsford, Richard McBride Elementary in New Westminster, Minnekhada Middle in Coquitlam, Tillicum Elementary in Victoria, Dunsmuir Middle in Sooke and Parkland Secondary in Saanich.

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INDEX IN BRIEF Family Announcements .......... 001-007 Community Announcements ... 008-076 Children................................ 080-098 Employment .......................... 102-165 Services ............................... 170-387 Pets/Livestock ...................... 453-483 Items for Sale/Wanted .......... 503-595 Real Estate ........................... 603-696 Rentals ................................ 700-757 Transportation ....................... 804-860 Marine.................................. 903-920 Legals ....................................... Legal

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Services: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, Houston Phone: 250-845-2678 Pastor: Mike McIntyre Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm Sunday School: During the Service

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Anglican Church of St. Clement 2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC

Phone: 250-845-4940

Services are: 10:30 a.m. Sundays

Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings are at the Houston United Church, Monday and Thursday at 7:00pm. Contact number is:1-877-644-2266

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CANADA BENEFIT Group.

Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-225 or www.canadabenefit.ca

Help Wanted PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net

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in Burns Lake is looking for MILLWRIGHT. Fabricating and electrical experience an asset.

Does not need to be ticketed.

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Employment Business Opportunities GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories.

Full details call now 1-866668-6629. www.tcvend.com

Help Wanted WANTED Owner/OperatorBuncher in Prince George Contact Wayne Burkinshaw at All-Wood Fibre 250-961-9876

In Memoriam

Resource Ability is looking for causal LPN/RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed to provide in home 1:1 paediatric respite care for an infant in the Smithers area.

Offering union wages, paid training & full support.

If you want to make a difference in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life please fax your cover letter and resume to: 1.250.846.9817 Attention Jennifer Hols or email: jhols@western.ca

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Teachers

Little did we know that morning that God was going to call your name.

GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS needs a Power Engineering Instructor!

Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-8356631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

Education/Trade Schools MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions avail.

Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

WASH BAY ATTENDANT Sullivan Motor Products & SMP-RV are currently looking for a Wash Bay Attendant to work in Houston BC. Must be a self-motivated, independent worker.

Training is provided. Full benefits after 90 day trial period. Please drop your resume in person to: Sullivan Motor Products, Highway 16 West in Houston, attention J.C. Brown or email at: jbrown@sullivangm.com

In Loving Memory of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

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Quesnel Sawmill Division

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

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Our family chain has been broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, our chain will link up again.

Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:

Loving and missing you more today than yesterday but less than tomorrow, Your ever loving Family

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3 FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Accounts Receivable/data entry Clerk required at Bulkley Valley Home Center in Telkwa. Must have A/R or bookkeeping experience.

Prefer individual who also has computer background in Windows and excel. Wage commensurate with experience. BeneĂ&#x20AC;ts package.

Please fax or Email resume to 846-5857 or travis@bvhome.ca, Attn. Travis, or drop-off at B.V. Home Centre.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN The successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment.

Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required.

Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset.

We wish to thank you for your interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Houston Today

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Real Estate

Real Estate

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ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Building Supplies STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away!

20x22 $4,358.

25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446.

32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662.

47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO

NOTICE OF ELECTION

BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of

Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

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Pets & Livestock DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner 3 Bedroom home for sale downtown Houston. Close to school and arena. Large yard and basement. $130,000. 778628-8412

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE OR RENT 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas Rent: $1350 per mnth Sale: $299,000 Contact: 250-845-3315

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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT www.norwoodsamills.com/400ot

HOUSE FOR RENT at Camp Caledonia, newly renovated, 1,500 sq.ft. with 2+ bdrms. $1,100/mth + util. N/S N/P, ref’s req’d. Paulie 846-9096

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Homes for Rent

New cupboards - vanities - roofing - siding - hot and cold water lines. Improvement to flooring, windows insulation Spacious 3 bedrooms - large kitchen and living room Solid crawl space foundation. Gas furnace and gas fireplace For sale by renovator. Call to view Dennis 250 845 9524

PRIVATE SALE - BY OWNER - GREAT INVESTMENT!!

LARGE 3 Bedroom Home with Garage & Workshop

4951 - 4th Ave, Smithers

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Newly finished large 2 bedroom suite with separate entrance.

All appliances included. Basement suite (900 sq.ft.)

Large landscaped lot, garden area, patios. 2 minute walk to Smithers Golf & Country Club. Very safe neighbourhood.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Ryan 250-877-0657 or Terry 778-210-1703 email: rwmadley@gmail.com

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

NADINA TRUCK SERVICE LTD. Houston, B.C.

PARTS PERSON REQUIRED Nadina Truck Service Ltd. has a full time permanent parts position available. Individual must have excellent work ethics and be a team player. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the parts or service industry.

Please supply resumes with references to: Les Morgan Nadina Truck Service Ltd. 2235 Nadina Ave. P.O. Box 1019 P: (250) 845-2212 • F: (250) 845-3427 lmorgan@nadinatruckservice.ca WESTERN STAR/STERLING TRUCKS

District of Houston www.houston.ca

HD MECHANIC / HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN CAREERS Join our team to support growing operations at the Horizon Oil Sands site, located north of Fort McMurray, AB. Work on the largest state of the art heavy duty equipment such as 797/789/793 haul trucks, electric and hydraulic shovels, loaders and much more.

WHAT WE OFFER: • 7 days on/7 days off shift rotation • Choice of one of the following living options: 1. Company sponsored relocation to Fort McMurray • Includes Fort McMurray location premiums 2. Company sponsored relocation to Calgary (and then participate in Fly-In / Fly-Out and Accommodations Program at Horizon Oil Sands site) 3. Company sponsored Fly-In / Fly-Out and Accommodations Program with charter flights from Calgary or Edmonton • Long term and stable career at one of the largest oil & gas companies in Canada COMPETITIVE SALARY - STOCK OPTIONS - STOCK SAVINGS PLAN ANNUAL BONUSES - BENEFITS - LOCATION PREMIUMS - RELOCATION FLY IN/FLY OUT AND ACCOMMODATIONS PROGRAM!

Apply Today at: www.cnrl-careers.com/jobs/Maintenance

CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICER The District of Houston is looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to assume the role of Corporate Services Officer.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Corporate Services Officer is responsible for corporate administration as stated under Section 148 of the Community Charter. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, have a working knowledge of local government legislation and procedures along with education and experience relative to this position. An ability to maintain positive relations with the public, coworkers, various committees, Council and senior levels of government is essential.

As a dynamic, self-motivated individual this position will be a key member of the senior management team committed to achieving the goals and objectives as set by Mayor and Council. Public communication and open government transparency are important to the District and the Corporate Services Officer will be responsible for producing and overseeing all communications including print publications.

You will have a good understanding of parliamentary procedures, and BC Municipal Legislation including the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and Robert’s Rules of Order. The position is also responsible for Civic and School Board Elections and the Board of Variance.

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in public administration, a certificate in Local Government Administration or a minimum of five (5) years experience at the corporate officer level.

This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and references by 4:00 pm on October 31, 2014 to: Attn: Michael D. Glavin, CAO District of Houston 3367 – 12th Street, PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) to elect one (1) Director for Electoral Area “G” for a four-year term commencing December, 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Director – Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Names

Jurisdiction of Residence

NEWELL TEER YAREMCO

Rob Frances Sheryl

Baggerman Road, Houston, B.C. Buck Flats Road, Houston, B.C. Hagman Road, Houston, B.C.

General Voting Day will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS

between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the following locations: Houston Community Hall, 2302 Butler Avenue, Houston, B.C. Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C. Granisle and District Senior Citizens Centre, #19 Chapman Street, Granisle, B.C.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • you are a Canadian citizen; and • you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and • you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • you are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. A PERSON IS ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE. Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS MAY ONLY VOTE ONCE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES THEY OWN. Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search).

It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met.

Companies/Corporations Properties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote in this local government election.

Identification

Classes of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s License, a BCID card, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle license, A British Columbia CareCard or GoldCareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance from SDES8, a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING - Advance voting will be available to qualified electors as follows:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367-12th Street, Houston, B.C. Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C. Village of Granisle Municipal Office, 1 Village Square, Granisle, B.C. Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity.

If you have any questions in this regard, please contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.

Given under my hand this 20th day of October, 2014. ________________________________ Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATION

HOME WITH A HEART! • Cozy custom built 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom home on a beautifully treed, private 5+ acre lot just off of Lund Road. Wood/electric furnace, drilled well & new water treatment system. Lots of natural light with all the windows up & down.

• Spacious country kitchen with built-ins and an island.

• Enjoying watching the stars in the hot tub on the huge deck. Formal dining.

• Above ground basement features spacious mudroom & french doors into the family room w/new hardwood flooring & fireplace. New shingles 3 years ago.

• Detached workshop and RV storage, barn with 2-3 acre pasture fenced.

• Dog Kennel. Wrap around driveway.

• All appliances, garbage compactor, built in vacuum & custom blinds included.

284,900

In accordance with section 76 of the Local Government Act, I hereby declare the following candidates as elected by acclamation for the term commencing December, 2014 and terminating in 2018 for the 2014 General School Elections in the following electoral areas: Electoral Area 4 5

Electoral Area Name

Grassy Plains and Francois Lake Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser

Elected

Adele GOODING Timothy MAERTZ

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that, in accordance with Section 77 of the Local Government Act, an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Electoral Area 1 – Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake

$

Usual Names

Thomas BULMER Nadine FRENKEL Jean JOHNSON

School Trustees – Two (2) to be elected Residential Addresses

1357 Aspen Drive, Vanderhoof, BC 227 Vanderview Drive, Vanderhoof, BC 3474 Hawes Place, Vanderhoof, BC

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

A LOT OF LIVABILITY! • Spacious, custom built 4/5 bdrm family home in a great area backing onto a green belt! Great mountain views out your living room window!

• Very open country kitchen with an eating bar. Huge living room, 3 bdrms up, 2 down. Many recent updates including main floor bath.

• Family room in completely finished basement as well as every man’s dream workshop.

• Sundeck w/hot tub, fenced yard, playhouse, lots of parking, paved drive!

• Fridge, stove, dishwasher, window covering and hot tub included!

• Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

Vanderhoof Cluculz Lake

Seniors Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street East, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC

Vanderhoof Cluculz Lake

Vanderhoof Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC

And ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Electoral Area 6 – Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings

Usual Names

167,500

$

Lucille DUNCAN Alexandra LUGGI

School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses

560 Carnell Street, Fort St. James, BC 222 4th Avenue East, Fort St. James, BC

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Fort St. James

District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC

Takla Landing

Takla First Nation Potlatch House, Lot 117, Takla Landing, BC

Fort St. James

District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC

Also a SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the following location:

COUNTRY-PURE & SIMPLE! • 4 bedroom home on just over 5 acres minutes from town!

• Fenced and cross fenced, numerous outbuilding including a shop with a concrete floor and wired 220 & double detached carport.

• Very private setting with lots of trees. Wrap around sundeck, covered walk way. Huge mudroom, 3 bedrooms up, 1 down. Partial basement.

• Updated bathroom.

• Greenhouse & a beautiful garden area, fenced kennel.

• Fridge, stove, washer and dryer included.

145,900

$

And ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5 and 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

Usual Names

Steve DAVIS Marnie PHAIR

Electoral Area 2 – Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses

366 Centre Street, Burns Lake, BC 7816 Brewer Avenue, Decker Lake, BC

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Topley Granisle Decker Lake

Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle and District Senior Citizens Centre, #19 Chapman Street, Granisle, BC Decker Lake Elementary School, 6710 Highway 16 West, Decker Lake, BC

Topley Granisle Burns Lake

Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle Municipal Office, 1 McDonald Avenue, Granisle, BC Village of Burns Lake Municipal Office, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC

And ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:

COUNTRY: PURE & SIMPLE! • Gorgeous well-kept rancher on just over 5 acres minutes from town.

• Over 2400 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Bright, spacious family room with vaulted ceiling, pellet stove, garden doors to a deck.

• Beautiful oak cabinets, island and walk in pantry in the kitchen.

• Covered deck with lots of room for outdoor entertaining!

• 2 huge shops (36x40 and 25x40) with concrete floors, wired & heated.

• Storage sheds, lean to, your own private pond, great mountain views.

• Private location at the end of the road. Small field with posts in.

• All appliances and window coverings included.

• Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

310,000

$

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Usual Names

Crystal FISHER Lynda MAERTZ

Electoral Area 3– Burns Lake and Rural Area School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Residential Addresses

1425 Pinecrest Road, Burns Lake, BC 3740 Murphy Road, Burns Lake, BC

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Burns Lake

Babine and Decker Room, Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, BC

Burns Lake

Village of Burns Lake Municipal Office, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC

And ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Electoral Areas Qualified electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place within the electoral area in which they reside or qualify as a non-resident property elector. Electors are entitled to one vote per school district. If you need to confirm the electoral area in which you reside, contact Rosanne Murray, Chief Election Officer at (250) 694-3242 or cell: (250) 692-6269; or Darlene Turner, Secretary Treasurer at the School Board Office in Vanderhoof, (250) 567-2284 or 1-800-903-4771.

Elector Registration - Voting Day Registration – Two Pieces of Identification Needed The registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. Voters must produce at least two documents that provide evidence of identity and place of residence. Alternatively, electors can provide two documents that provide evidence of identity and make a solemn declaration as to place of residence. Voters will also be required to make a declaration that they meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age; • a Canadian citizen; • have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration; Lia Long 250-845-1147

Re/Max Houston

2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net Locally owned and operated

Call 250-845-7325 www.realtor.ca

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have been a resident of the electoral area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; are not otherwise disqualified from voting by the School Act or any other enactment or law; and am entitled to vote and have not previously voted in this election.

Non- Resident Property Elector (NRPE) Registration Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, provide written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Rosanne Murray Chief Election Officer, School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) Box 698, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Telephone: 250-694-3242; Fax: 250-694-3243; Cell: 250-692-6269 Email: woodsage@lakescom.net

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Municipal Election All Candidates Meeting

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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