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Houston taxpayers will see increases in their utility bill and property tax in 2015. The two big factors impacting the District of Houston budget are the Houston Forest Products closure and the Water Treatment Plant. Mayor and council had their first budget meeting last Thursday, with the next two meetings scheduled Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 with the new mayor and council. The District will lose $480,000 in tax revenue due to the HFP closure, but Director of Finance William Wallace says the budget has already been reorganized to prepare for that revenue loss. “We got to the bottom of planning what needed to be done for local government
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Martin Newgard, member of the Canadian Armed Forces, lays a weath at the Houston Secondary School Remembrance Day ceremony. Newgard graduated from HSS and joined the school Monday to remember the many people who have sacrificed so much and given their lives to earn the freedom that we enjoy.
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operations, pretty much by the end of 2013. Then we spent all of 2014 actually doing it. Now that 2015 is going to arrive, we’ve done the major things that needed to be done,” he said. The District cut costs this year by not replacing retiring staff and reorganized their budget so they don’t need to make significant cuts to facilities and services. See TAXES on Page 3
Houston and Granisle RCMP detachments amalgamate By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Houston and Granisle RCMP detachments are formally amalgamating into one. This means the two officers who lived in Granisle on two-yearlong posts will no longer be specifically
assigned to Granisle, but will live anywhere in the detachment area and be posted for four years. Nine officers will be based in Houston to police the jurisdiction from Hungry Hill to Six Mile Hill, north to Old Fort and south to Huckleberry Mine. RCMP Sergeant
Nine officers posted four years to live anywhere in Detachment area.
Stephen Rose says the two detachments were informally amalgamated in 2008, operating
as one but existing on record as two distinct detachments. But now the
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RCMP is simplifying by formalizing the amalgamation. Other B.C. communities the size of Granisle don’t have their own detachments, and Granisle doesn’t have the workload for a full detachment, said Sgt. Rose. Since the informal amalgamation in
2008, no one has physically been on shift in Granisle. RCMP officers simply lived there and reported to the Houston detachment. When calls came from Granisle, the officers on shift in Houston responded, Sgt. Rose said. “The only time officers were in Granisle
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RCMP report dropping crime rates in Houston By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Crime in Houston is dropping in all categories. That’s what RCMP Sergeant Stephen Rose told Houston council last Tuesday. Over the last three years, RCMP statistics show decreases in assaults, property crime, break and enters and alcohol-related crime. Police focused on traffic enforcement
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this year, a priority set by Houston mayor and council. The goal was for every officer to issue five warnings or tickets each month, and Sgt. Rose says they are exceeding that. In the past quarter between July 1 and September 30, police stopped 161 drivers, issuing warnings or tickets. Police also ran two formal road blocks, checking 120 vehicles
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Crime rates are dropping in Houston RCMP Detachment area. This chart shows RCMP statistics from the second quarter between July 1 and September 30. It was presented to Houston council last Tuesday. for sobriety and taking 13 impaired drivers off the road, Sgt. Rose said. Police have also made significant progress in decreasing calls from a particular property in town, which was a significant source of calls in past years.
Sgt. Rose says they worked with the landlord and calls have dropped from 46 in 2012 down to seven at that property in 2014. But Sgt. Rose says the trouble has moved to Pearson Road, where calls have increased from
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four in 2012 to 15 in 2014. “Overall, crime numbers are falling,” Sgt. Rose said, adding that the drop in crime is consistent across the province. The only increase police are seeing is in unfounded and accidental 9-1-1 calls,
and Sgt. Rose says he doesn’t know why. Doubled since last year, these calls are called abandoned 9-1-1s and take up a lot of police time. “We still have to go and find that caller and confirm that there is nobody in need,” Sgt. Rose said.
He adds that if people misdial, they should stay on the line and explain to the dispatcher that the call is a misdial. Then, even if police have to attend, they can at least prioritize the call with other calls for service.
RCMP to patrol Granisle RCMP from Page 1 H o u s t o n Councillor Jonathan Van Barneveld asked if there is evidence that people are not calling because they know no one is there, but Sgt. Rose says no. “The substantiated criminal code offences have decreased consistently, but the actual calls for service are fairly consistent. So crime has decreased but they’re still calling,” Sgt. Rose said. Granisle is ranked third lowest for criminal code offences based on population, he added. Houston will benefit from the amalgamation with two more officers living in the community. With the elimination of the twoyear posts, there will also be less turnover and officers will have more time to become known and integrated in the community, Sgt. Rose said. Granisle will benefit from the amalgamation in a different way. Though they won’t have officers living in the community, Sgt.
Rose says police will make regular patrols to community. Rather then officers only being in Granisle
more often.” The officers that were losing over two hours per shift commuting back and
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RCMP Sergeant Stephen Rose presents to Houston council about Detachment changes and statistics. off shift or specifically called in, now the goal is to send patrols at least three times per week, with officers scheduled to go into Granisle and work out of the detachment there, Sgt. Rose said. “So they’ll actually have the police there
forth from Granisle, will now have more time to dedicate to proactive policing initiatives. With all nine officers based in Houston, Sgt. Rose says “coverage will be greater for the entire jurisdiction.”
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Water treatment plant boosts utility bills TAXES from Page 1 The Water Treatment Plant construction is scheduled to be done January but Wallace says District staff estimate the plant won’t be running until June 2015 because of all the pre-start up work. That work includes cleaning all the pipes in the water system in Houston. Once the plant is running, Wallace says it will cost the District $119,000 annually. Residents will see
increases in utility taxes with single family dwellings paying $25 more per quarter, or $100 more per year. That will be an increase from $241 per year to $341 per year for the utility bill of a single family dwelling, Wallace said. For metered water users the change will be the same, with rates increasing from 61 cents per cubic meter to 85 cents per cubic meter after the plant is running. These water costs are on the low end
compared to other B.C. municipalities with water treatment and storage, Wallace said. Property taxes are also seeing an increase of 2.75 to 3 percent. This will raise an extra $100,000 to help the District cover costs with their financial transition plan. “Most people won’t see much of a difference on their bills… and it’s pretty equivalent to what most small municipal governments do every year,” Wallace said.
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ow will you mark Remembrance Day this year? In 2014, as we mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War – so erroneously dubbed ‘the war to end all wars’ following the horrific conflict – we pause to reflect how different our world is today than when those young men and women left their homes for the far-flung battlefields of Europe. At the same time, we recognize that the risks today’s service men and women face remain all too real. As recent events in Quebec and Ontario remind us, our Armed Forces personnel are not only at risk when fighting on foreign soil. Each day, both at home and abroad, service personnel strive to keep Canada and Canadians secure; sometimes putting their lives at risk in doing so. It’s likely in response to this that local members of the Canadian Legion noticed a spike of early interest among those looking for poppies this year. In fact, as the number of veterans from those early battles dwindles each Nov. 11, we see renewed demonstrations of remembrance from younger generations – from soldiers, sailors and airforce personnel, their families and friends, and the community at large. Local author and historian Mark Zuehlke, this week awarded the 2014 Pierre Berton Award: the Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media for his contributions to the promotion of Canadian history (see page A27), has seen a shift in recent years not only to those participating at Remembrance Day services, but also those actively seeking the stories that formed such a significant part of our national identity. From the traditional readership of veterans and history circles who sought out his Canadian Battle Series titles, Zuehlke has seen significant growth among younger readership, nearly half of which are women in the 35- to 65-year-old demographic. These are people interested in their family stories, the generations that came before, and how their experiences shaped the society we now enjoy. “I’m very heartened when I go to the cenotaphs on Nov. 11 and see all these families there with their kids; you didn’t see that 15 years ago,” Zuehlke reflected. “I think people started thinking about remembrance more.” - Goldstream News Gazette
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Here’s your chance to have a say A serious question for those candidates wishing to serve the community is, “What is your vision for the next 20 or 30 years for Terrace and its surroundings?” With our provincial g ove r n m e n t ’s e n t h u s i a s t i c embrasure of the possibilities for liquefied natural gas, many might envision massive industrial intervention and development, and opportunities for local businesses and growing social services. Certainly improved opportunities (economic and otherwise) sound good to most of us. Naturally the next question must be, “At what cost?” In an economic model that consistently reminds us that there is no free lunch, we would be well advised to address what the costs to such developments
might be, and who will pay them, and who will get the benefits, and in what proportions. This is especially important when we consider that fossil fuel production and use have long relied upon free dumping of waste into the atmosphere for centuries, a practice that must end if we are going to survive on this planet. Further costs include the industrial despoliation of wilderness, the potential wreckage of watersheds and destruction of (until now) almost infinitely renewable populations of food fish, and so on. All those costs accumulate, and will be collected sooner or later, in one way or another. However, there are other visions of a future for the region that should be at least
part of the general equation. The survey included questions about family priorities within the larger community, voice (are you heard?... hmm…), tipping points in industrial development, local food, outstanding questions about land and First Nations negotiations, and the future. I tried to emphasize the following. We need to complete treaties that equitably address all First Nations land claims. Any industrial d eve l o p m e n t projected on such areas can progress only by way of legal treaties. We need more equitable arrangements of power and benefits from economic activity in the region. Getting hardballed by corporations largely owned by global interests (including
foreign governments), or by governments owned by corporate lobbyists is not in our best interests. We need to continue to increase the progress we have been making on local food production and distribution, including stocking the food bank(s). We need to hasten our energy independence from fossil fuels, a process that will be a difficult transition. We need to address our growing greying demography (increasing numbers of aging, retired people) by improving public health, public transportation infrastructure, home care, etc. We need to maintain and improve our public education infrastructure (physical plant and human participants’ skills, qualifications and motivations). Naturally, these
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priorities all have cost implications, as well. Further, none of these goals will be met in a society without energy, or lumber, or metal. There will have to be some carefully thought out compromises. However, if Skeena development priorities remain exclusively aligned with corporate Canada’s general ethos of “cut it, catch it, or dig it out of the ground and sell it so consumers can buy more plastic junk from China,” some of us may profit in the short run, but most will find ourselves generally impoverished. What would you like to see in Skeena’s future? Google Skeena 2050, find the questions, and try to answer them for yourselves. We’re all in this together. - Al Lehmann, Terrace Standard
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“Remembrance Day is a great way to remember the sacrifices that so many made for us to have the freedoms we do. Thinking about Germany and the 1930s is also a reminder of what happens when democracy is eroded.”
“For me it’s a time to reflect on and be thankful to all the people who have sacrificed to provide us with the freedom that we have today. It’s important to keep reminding our young people and each other, and to learn as much as we can about the sacrifices that were made on our behalf. We need to remember but also teach and share and keep that memory alive so that we never forget.”
“It’s about remembering the soldiers who have fought and died and the ones who are still fighting.”
“We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. The challenges they faced and the sacrifices they made are the foundation on which we build our society. Our rights and freedoms were arrived at by our predecessors through determination and commitment. I am determined to honour their efforts by attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony.”
Lt. Governor joins call to adopt Lt. Governor Judith Guichon is sharing her own experience as an adoptive parent to encourage people to invite the 1,000 young people waiting to join a family in B.C. At an event at the B.C. legislature to declare November Adoption Month, Guichon described her experience adopting four children to live at her Nicola Valley ranch starting in the late 1970s. The first two children were infants, and in 1989 a relative called and asked if Guichon and her first husband would add a brother and sister who were then aged three
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Karen Madeiros of the Adoptive Families Association of B.C. listens to Lt. Governor Judith Guichon describe her experience as an adoptive parent. and five. Their mother had two older twin boys and was “strug-
gling on her own. “Having always wanted a large family
and having lots of resources such as wide open spaces to offer,
we didn’t hesitate to say yes,” Guichon said. “I know that we gave these children a great home, and as a mother I worked to take care of them. “What I never knew is how much they would take care of me. You see, when my children were 20, 16, 15 and 13, we lost their father in an accident. “For a short time after the accident, we were all in survival mode. To say that I would not have endured without my children is not overstating the case.” Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux and
Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen TurpelLafond issued a joint statement, noting that 1,300 adoption placements have been found in the past five years. But there are 1,000 more children and teens who are still waiting. “The reality is that many of the young people in carre who are waiting for adoption are school age,” they said. “They may be siblings who need to stay together. Some may have special placement needs due to difficult early childhood experiences, prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs, learning delays
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher or other developmental challenges.” Cadieux launched a social media campaign for November to promote adoption, including a website at www.1000familiesbc. com with adoptive family profiles and videos.
BC Ferries ponders shift of Nanaimo routes By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The completion of the South Fraser Perimeter Road through Delta and expensive refits required at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in North Vancouver could result in a shift of mainland-toNanaimo ferry traffic to the Tsawwassen
terminal in the coming years. BC Ferries has released a new major route strategy that proposes ending the Horseshoe BayNanaimo run and putting the traffic on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route, which has had sailings cut due to low usage. Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Minister Todd Stone said BC Ferries should
also consider whether it still needs two ferry terminals at Nanaimo, a relic of the NDP government’s decision in the 1990s to build Duke Point. BC Ferries calculates that its Nanaimo runs have higher costs and lower ridership than the main TsawwassenSwartz Bay run that serves Victoria. “We’ve said all along that there will
continue to be ferry service from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo to Tsawwassen, but fundamentally it’s a fair question to ask, do we need to continue to have two terminals in Nanaimo,” Stone told reporters Tuesday. One of the options BC Ferries is considering is a passenger-only ferry that would replace
the large car ferries that serve NanaimoHorseshoe Bay now. Horseshoe Bay has congestion problems on the water as well as on land, where vehicles line up along the highway before stacking up in a twolevel “transfer deck” to board the ship. That dock structure is due for replacement at an estimated cost of $200 million.
Horseshoe Bay terminal also serves the Sunshine Coast via Langdale and a third run to Bowen Island with smaller vessels. BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan compares it to an airport with only one runway, with ferries lining up to a terminal that can only load and unload one at a time. Tsawwassen has multiple berths
that can handle simultaneous loading and unloading. Both Stone and Corrigan emphasized that BC Ferries has to look beyond tinkering with under-used routes to keep fare increases in check. “This is a longerterm project,” Corrigan told CKNW radio. “It’s not something we’re going to do overnight.”
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The ten candidates running for Houston councillor faced questions at the recent All Candidates meeting. One big topic discussed was how to boost the economy and support local business. What can be done to support and expand business in Houston? Tim Anderson: Just promoting our businesses and what they have to offer. If people realize what they can get here, they’d buy here. Also focus on the importance of buying local, people have to understand their social responsibilities to our community. I plan to promote that and encourage people to stay here and shop in Houston. Colleen Ettinger: We have a lot of home based businesses that need to be supported and promoted more so that people know they are out there. There are a lot of businesses that people don’t realize are in town, so we need to get the word out more. Small businesses are good for the community. Rick Lundrigan: I think it’s very important to promote our community. Council needs to work closely with the Chamber, they are the specialists in that and they have a good grasp on what can and cannot work. We need
to work on our policies to make things more attractive for business. We need to encourage new development of business as well. Toni McKilligan: What immediately comes to my mind is the home based businesses in town. There is a lot more here then a lot of people are actually aware of, and it would be really nice to draw some of those home based businesses out. It’s unfortunate that many feel that they can’t open a storefront and make themselves more visible, but I think we can find ways to help them do that. We also have expertise at the Chamber office, and we need to keep supporting them. Dawn Potvin: From a council perspective as well, its important to get members in council to sit on the community economic development boards and work closely with the Chamber. They have many initiatives like Small Town Love and things they are doing to promote our community as a whole, as well as individual businesses. It’s about economic development and promoting your own community, that makes it easy for others to be attracted to it as well. On council, you have to be on the pulse of the business owners and the home based businesses in town. Nick Powell: It’s important to be in-
volved in the Chamber of Commerce, they have the pulse of the businesses in town. Regulation and policies from the outside looking in, it’s hard to know what those are. On a side note, little things I think we can do better is promote our real estate prices in town. We have some of the best real estate prices from Prince George to Prince Rupert and I don’t think it does as much it should to promote residency and promote the business opportunities here. John Siebenga: Curb appeal. The District has done a lot of work in promoting and coming up with plans to promote Houston and make it more appealing to people driving through. I think that’s one of the issues we’re going to have to work on, is making Houston a much better place to stop and shop. We’ve got to shop local. Craig Stoltenberg: I was involved in a business start up a few years ago and one of the big things we ran into was that there was no industrial land for sale in Houston. At that time most of it was tied up by Canfor and HFP. For Houston to attract new business, the District has to lobby to make land more available, and get development moving so people aren’t forced to lay out so much money before they can start their business. That
would attract business. Tom Stringfellow: People like to have choice, but I think we need to support local, and spend our dollars in Houston stores. People spend a lot to get a store up and running so people need to spend local to keep those businesses up and running. Se we need to promote Houston and spend locally. Jonathan Van Barneveld: As part of the closure we worked on an economic action plan, and throughout the last term we’ve worked really hard to modify some of our bylaws, allowing for things that were not allowed previously in Houston, such as multi-use or mobile vending. One thing we touched on in the economic plan and we’re going to have to lobby greatly more is the changes to Highway 16. To increase the curb appeal and also to draw people into the town. People won’t have a problem investing if they feel they’re going to get a return on their investment. So if you have a well established and nice looking town, the beautification aspect really helps to spur on people. With home based businesses, we can start teasing them out of their homes to set up a storefronts and retail. Economic development is a very slow process but I think that we’ve been able to make inroads, especially with the Chamber having the economic development office. How will you
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approach economic diversification in this community? Craig Stoltenberg: We have to promote Houston as a place to start a business. We have everything here, access to power, and rail and road access. We have lots of land but currently none of it is available to purchase a piece, it’s all tied up with landowners just sitting on it. The council needs to try and work with them and the community to try and develop an industrial park and that will kick start it. It’s hard to see people spend money in Smithers mainly due to our grocery store. How can we improve on that to help our dollars stay here? Tim Anderson: The grocery store is a point of contention and what I tell people is to buy what you can here and in Super Value, and if you can’t get it, then you’re forced to buy outside. If you can get it in Houston, buy Houston. I think there needs to be more dialogue with the manager of Super Value. Tom Stringfellow: For a lot of seniors, if they had the opportunity to get out and shop in the local stores, I’m sure they’d want to spend their money locally. But a lot of them can’t get out or don’t have a vehicle or drive a motorized wheelchair, so it’s difficult to get around town. So for the seniors, if we have affordable transit, then we can get them out to spend their dollars locally too.
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Canada Post became a Crown Corporation to improve network services. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) wants to ensure this multi-billion dollar public network remains viable and able to serve the public. We have found a way to make this sustainable. A recent study shows that nearly half of post offices outside of Canada’s big cities are in communities with no bank or credit union. In those communities that still have a bank or a credit union, many residents have to contend with limited, part-time banking hours. Our survey of Canada’s 3,300 rural post offices: “Why Post Offices should offer banking services” is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/1r8U3fj. Offering financial services in post offices would create a new revenue stream for Canada Post. Equally important, it would benefit numerous communities in Canada whose residents, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances. That costs time and money and stifles economic development. Many other countries similar to Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy and New Zealand, have very successful banking services right in their post offices. We, at CPAA, believe that our study is significant because of the value of this public asset. Canada Post is uniquely positioned to offer financial services throughout rural Canada. When Canada Post can make more money and offer more services to Canadians who need them, we have a perfect opportunity. Let’s not lose it. Please Support Rural Canada. Write to Lisa Raitt, the Minister in charge of Canada Post, and ask her to make this happen. Her letter of suggestion can be found at: http://bit.ly/1pxhMVZ. CPAA represents over 8,700 employees of Canada Post who work in over 3,300 rural post offices across Canada. These offices make up over 50% of all postal outlets. Our membership, consisting of 95% women, serves communities in every province.
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Green Thumb Theatre from Vancouver put on a production at Houston Christian School last Friday. The team of four is touring across B.C. putting on a play called “Showdown” about “being happy with who you are, about success, cooperation and being true to your friends.” Houston Christian School paid for the production using an “Artists in Education” grant through the Federation of Independent School Association.
Development of a Pest Management Plan Application #: FLNR-C and N-BC-2015 Applicant: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 2000 S. Ospika Boulevard, Prince George, B.C. V2N 4W5
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Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: (250) 492-6193, E-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage invasive alien plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in Central and Northern BC. The PMP applies to areas located within the Thompson-Nicola, Skeena-Queen Charlottes, Kitimat-Stikine, BulkleyNechako, Fraser-Fort George, Stikine, Peace River Regional Districts, and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. The PMP applies to areas located within the vicinity of the communities of Albreda, Valemount, McBride, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Kitimat, Fort Fraser, Fort St. James, Burns Lake, Houston, Hazelton, Dease Lake, Atlin, and communities on Haida Gwaii. The pest management methods proposed for use include manual, mechanical, cultural, and biological control, and the use of herbicides within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Lontrel), dicamba (Banvel), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), fluroxypyr (Sightline), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), mecoprop-p (Dyvel DX), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), and triclopyr (Garlon XRT). Selective application methods include: wick/wipe-on, injection, squirt bottle, cut surface, and foliar applications using backpack or vehicle mounted sprayer. The proposed duration of the PMP is from June 10, 2015 to June 10, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (2000 S. Ospika Boulevard, Prince George, B.C. V2N 4W5); online at www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/plants/pmp.htm; or by contacting the Agent listed above.
A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above), within 30 days of the publication of this notice.
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Students launch junk contraptions By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Students built and raced contraptions built from junk at the Houston Secondary School. The project was about developing the five core competencies defined by the Ministry of Education, including (1) social responsibility, (2) personal responsibility, (3) creativity and innovation, (4) critical thinking and (5) communication. Groups of students grades eight and nine picked eight items from the school junk pile, including wheels, boards, chairs and skis. Then teams built a contraption to roll across the floor. Each contraption. student in the group had a different wheels for their junkyard the er eth tog ce pie e nzl ie Ke ativity, critical job, such as trading or building or Brad Armstrong and Magg ool project developing cre sch a for s on pti tra con picking the items from the junk Students in groups built communication. pile. thinking, teamwork and Teams could buy nuts and bolts and three other tools, and they could purchase expert advice from volunteers Doug Kenzle, Lee Newstad, Bob Niven or Kevin Alcock. These men took time off work to help students. “They’re handy guys,” said Teacher Ted Beck when asked why these men were asked to volunteer. “They do maintenance and build things and they’re used to using their hands and working with objects.” Students built their contraptions in two hour blocks Tuesday to Thursday, and student Lacey Giesbrecht said it was “pretty interesting.” Keenan Potvin, Soph ie Hamer, Alyssa M “There’s lots of time to talk their three-wheeled iller, Cole Rennie an d Emily Anderson contraption. to different people and socialize. show off the start of It’s really different to see all the
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they were “thrilled with how the students engaged in Junkyard Wars.”
things people are coming up with,” she said. Student Sarah Malkinson agrees. “It’s different trying to work as a team and seeing what you can get done in two or three days, interesting working with people you haven’t worked with much before,” she said. On Friday, junkyard races were on. Students crowded the foyer, shouting and cheering as junkcontraptions were launched across the room. The farthest rolling contraption won. The multidisciplinary junkyard project required students to do problem solving (math), write a lab report (science), and write a newspaper article (language arts). Overall, Teacher Kari Niven says the project was “a huge success.” “Students were creative and innovative, they were engaged in the activity and there was great communication between group members. There was a lot of energy and the involvement of community members as our experts was amazing and much appreciated,” she said. Beck says they were “thrilled with how the students engaged in Junkyard Wars.” “We feel that the students developed in the core competencies and had fun doing it,” he said.
Left: With a push from Tyrell McEwen, Maggie Kenzle rides her group’s contraption across the Houston Secondary School foyer. Middle: Cole Daniels balances on his team’s contraption as it flies across the foyer. Right: Morgan Horning and Koby Bowes get set to launch at the HSS Junkyard Wars. Jackie Lieuwen photos/Houston Today
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A chance to support Ukraine refugee children
By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
“Can you imagine being three or four years old and living in the middle of a war?” asked Carol Daykin, Houston c o o r d i n at o r of Operation
Christmas Child. With thousands of refugees fleeing from the war zone in eastern Ukraine, hundreds of children have lost everything and many are separated from their families. O p e r a t i o n
✖ FRANCES TEER ELECT
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“Dedicated to our rural communities” (Authorized by Frances Teer--Financial Agent--250-845-7370)
Christmas Child wants to send 20,000 shoebox gifts from Canada to Ukraine, in addition to the regular boxes sent elsewhere around the world. Shoeboxes are filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items as a Christmas gift for children in areas torn by war, impacted by natural disasters or in extreme poverty. Last year, the organization sent 664,066 shoeboxes across the world from Canada. Of those boxes, Smithers, Telkwa, Houston, Topley and Granisle together sent 401. Daykin says filling a shoebox is a great activity for
parents to do with their kids, and a great way to teach them about the spirit of Christmas. A simple tool kit and hammer can give a young boy a trade in carpentry. Shoeboxes for Ukraine should have winter gear as well as the regular items to help children weather the dropping temperatures. The deadline for local shoeboxes is November 16 and boxes can also be packed online. For more information contact Carol Daykin at 250-845-2258 or go to www. s a m a r i t a n s p u r s e. ca/operationchristmas-child.
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Operation Christmas Child is sending extra shoeboxes to Ukraine for the refugee children who have fled the war. Boxes are due November 16.
Police report By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
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Police on patrol Dec. 31 found a blue and grey bike in the bushes at Jamie Baxter Park. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the owner can claim it by giving the make, model or serial number. *** Police got a report of youth breaking windows at a home on Hagman Crescent Dec. 31. Sgt. Rose says police identified the youth, talked with parents and the homeowner and made arrangements for the youth to repair damages instead of face charges. *** A vehicle hit the ditch on Highway 16 near Summit Lake Road at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 2. Sgt. Rose says the occupant was brought to the
hospital with minor injuries and the vehicle was significantly damaged. Alcohol was not a factor and police believe icy roads contributed to the crash. *** A vehicle hit the ditch on Highway 16 near Poplar Road at 1 p.m. Nov. 3. Sgt. Rose says the driver was not injured and damage was minor. Police ticketed the driver for driving too fast for conditions. *** Police arrested a wanted male at a home in Eagle Nest Crescent at 9:20 p.m. Nov. 3. Sgt. Rose says the male tried to flee but was caught, and now faces charges of resisting arrest and escaping lawful custody. *** A vehicle hit a deer on Highway 16 near Anderson Road at
7:30 a.m. Nov. 4. Sgt. Rose says the driver was not injured and damage was minor. *** A vehicle hit the ditch on Highway 118 at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 4. Sgt. Rose says no one was injured but damage to the vehicle was significant. *** Police arrested and charged a female Nov. 4 and male Nov. 6, both breaching conditions. *** Police stopped an impaired driver on Highway 16 near Irrigation Lake at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 6. Sgt. Rose says the driver failed the first roadside screen and refused to give a second sample. He was arrested and charged for impaired driving and refusal to provide a breath sample. *** In seven days police dealt with one false alarm, one traffic and one bylaw complaint.
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Making Houston a Good Choice
District to buy $417,000 fire engine By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
The District of Houston is leasingto-buy a new fire engine for $417,423. William Wallace, Director of Finance says the District maintains an average fire fleet, spending the minimal it can and using equipment for 20 to 25 years before replacing it.
The engine the District is replacing is 37 years old, and if it’s kept too long it could lead to increases in Houston home insurance costs between 15 to 30 percent, said Fire Chief Jim Daigneault. The District budget is set up to annually deposit $10,000 into reserves for fire equipment.
Then they upgrade one piece of equipment every five years. There is $47,500 in the 2014 budget for a deposit on the engine, and the engine will be paid off through a five year lease starting 2015. Wallace says the lease will cost the District $82,000 every year from 2015 to 2020.
The 2015 Freightliner Chassis fire engine is the “latest and greatest” from Hub Fire Engines and will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2015, Daigneault said. It has 330 horsepower, pumps 1,050 gallons of water per minute and has three compressed air foam ports.
District extends Labour Market Strategy By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
The District of Houston has extended the contract for the Houston Labour Market Strategy until November 30, 2014. Consultants Andrea Newell and Pat Hufnagel-Smith were hired March 3, 2014 to coordinate several initiatives to help Houston transition after the closure of Houston Forest Products May 9. A major part of their work was developing a Houston Labour Market Strategy, a plan for closing the gap between the labour force needed in the Houston area and the existing labour force. They presented their draft strategy to Houston Mayor and Council at a meeting September 16, with the goal to gather feedback and finish the strategy by September 30. But Chief Administrative Officer Michael Glavin says they ran out of time because of the timing of the report to council and council’s commitments for the Union of B.C. Municipalities. The contract was extended two months, paid for through an un-used $5,700 that was set aside for a webpage for the project. Consultants will review the strategy with the newly elected District of Houston council Nov. 18. They are also helping the Houston Health Committee expand to include groups from the Community Services Pillar.
Finally, they will upgrade the labour market strategy as required by council, and finalize and disperse it. The draft strategy was based on research and interviews with major Houston employers and service providers, and included the following five priorities. First, continue to support the transition of workers impacted by the HFP closure. Second, promote a “work where you
live” value and offer support and training for employers to attract, recruit and retain workers. Third, develop a resilient economy by encouraging existing businesses to diversify and strengthening the workforce to know how skills transfer between different sectors of business. Fourth, help youth transition more effectively into the workforce by incorporating more
real-life information and job search skills into school programs and encouraging education-industry partnerships. Fifth, address barriers which are keeping Houston people from the workforce, including lack of high school, literacy issues, no drivers licence or reliable transportation, lack of childcare or health issues. This draft will be finalized and dispersed by November 30.
NOVEMBER 19, 2014 REGIONAL SKILLS NOVEMBER 19, 2014 GAP ANALYSIS REGIONAL SKILLS LAUNCH EVENT GAP ANALYSIS AnLAUNCH introduction to the SWOT! EVENT A group of regional stakeholders representing education, industry, An introduction to the SWOT! employment, economic development, local government, and First Nations A group of regional stakeholders representing education, industry, have come forward to form the Strategic Workforce Opportunities Team employment, economic development, local government, and First Nations (SWOT). have come forward to form the Strategic Workforce Opportunities Team (SWOT). The SWOT will ensure the implementation of actions recommended in the The SWOTSkills will ensure the implementation of actions recommended in the Regional Gap Analysis. Regional Skills Gap Analysis.
Review key findings from the Regional Skills Gapkey Analysis Review findings fromReport the Regional Skills Gap Analysis Report
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With a fleet of three engines, one rescue truck, and one water tanker, Daigneault says this is a great upgrade to his fire fleet. “It’s the latest technology which makes it safer fighting fires and more efficient,” he said.
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The Dungate Community Forest Limited Partnership (Houston Comfor) would like to advise the public that active logging and log hauling activities are occurring in the vicinity
Klo Creek and the Equity Mine Road;
the active hauling road is also known as the Camp 3 Trail. If you are using this area we encourage you to do so safely. The logging and hauling activities in this area are estimated to take place until the middle of February. If you have any comments please call Anicette Labonte at 250-845-5203 or Andrew Leffers at 250-845-5239.
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For people who have not held a Season Pass since the 2009 season. Adult (19+yrs) ...................... $75 Senior (60+yrs) .................... $50 Student (6-18yrs) ................. $50 Child under 6 ....................... $10 Family of 3 ........................ $130 Family of 4+ ...................... $140
For returning members. Early Bird prices on memberships purchased before Sunday, November 16, 2014
Early Bird Reg Price Adult (19+yrs) ................. $90 ............... $110 Senior (60+yrs) ............... $70 .................. $85 Student (6-18yrs) ............ $70 .................. $85 Child under 6 .................. $10 .................. $10 Family of 3 .................... $180 ............... $220 Family of 4+ .................. $190 ............... $230
Memberships can be purchased at Countrywide Sports and the Chamber office or online at our website... www.xcskimoricemtn.com/membership-information We also have a large well stocked ski library with 50 brand new pairs of skis generously donated by many local businesses. Skis are free to use with a membership (based on availability). This has been a very popular program for families or individuals who have never skied before, and want to try it out before buying equipment.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN The Skill Development Program (SDP) is comprised of three levels or stages, Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit and Track Attack. The overall objective of the program is to assist children in the development of a love of the outdoors, a healthy lifestyle, excellent technical skills and a good level of physical fitness within a sport environment. Children must be members of the club. For more information please refer to the Membership Information page on our website at
www.xcskimoricemtn.com The program will run on
Sundays at 2:00pm starting on January 11th, 2015 The program consists of 8 lessons and a fun wrap up day. Lessons generally run for 45 min to 1 hour. Cost (not including club membership): $20 for Children 5yrs and younger - Bunnyrabbit $20 for Children 6-9yrs - Jackrabbit $20 for Children 10-12yrs - Track Attack
You can sign up on our web page or at Countrywide Sports and the Houston Chamber of Commerce. Dog Trail (2km) • Lit Trail Loop • 26 km of Groomed Trails • Ski Playground Skill Development Lessons
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Residents offered rebates to trade-in old wood stoves By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
The B.C. government gave $10,450 to boost the Wood Stove Exchange Program. Run by the Bulkley Valley Lakes District Airshed Management Society, the program is to encourage
residents to replace old wood stoves with cleaner burning models. The funding from the B.C. government gives residents a $250 rebate on the purchase of any new certified domestic solid fuel burning device or high efficiency appliance.
Family Needed a Hand Up
A huge thank you goes out to some very caring people from Houston who upon hearing that a Burns Lake family needed a fresh start in life, stepped up to generously help. I hope we miss no one when we thank organizer Victor Kelly and son John, and the following people; Jan Christianson, Susan Seinen, Kim Olson , Anglican Church (Tom & Shirley, Perry/Jerry & Jackie Veillette), Chris/Melanie Meints, Lynne & Russ Verbeek (Lynne’s Dad), Deanna & Pete Breuer, Allison Emberley, Houston Storage, Kim Johnson, Sullivan Motor Products & RV, Kelly & Brian Rennie, Carm & Tom Brockerville along with a very generous Dawn Burns. Victor organized a large donation drive, he and his son John, took the time to pick up and deliver a moving truck load of donated items to a family here in the Lakes District, and it made a huge difference. Not only did you make a difference in a family’s life, you all reminded us that it is acts of kindness like this that binds and strengthens communities. It demonstrates the caring region that we are proud to call home. Thank you for choosing to donate. It’s kindness like this that make a lasting impression.
That includes gas, propane, pellet or electric stoves. “Replacing an old wood stove with a more environmentally friendly model through the Wood Stove Exchange Program is a practical and effective way to reduce emissions,” said Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said. By exchanging stoves, “families in our community will help improve air quality in our community,” he added. New emissionscertified wood stoves burn onethird less wood; and reduce smoke and particulates entering the atmosphere by up to 90 percent. This year $190,000 is being provided to 13 communities though the Wood Stove Exchange Program. Since it was launched in 2008, over $2.3 million has been provided to purchase over 6,000 cleaner burning models, equating to a reduction of more than 370 tonnes of particulate matter being pumped into the air.
Glacier Electric recalibrates the weather sensors above the Houston Fire Department. Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today
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Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Houston Secondary School Picture retake day: Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Wednesday, November 19 LifeTouch: mylifetouch.ca or Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- first Sat. of the month, July 2007 1-866-457-8212. • The 2013-2014 HSS yearbook is still community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third being completed. There will be a message posted when Thurs. of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley we they are ready for pick up. Thank you for your patience. Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Mon. & Fri 10:00 • webpage: http://hssweb.sd54.bc.ca. AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: Blue Christmas Light up Nov 21 at 7pm at the Steelhead Park. Seniors bowling Wed. 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Fun for the whole family. Enjoy a hot chocolate, a visit from Pool: Aquafit, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At the Legion: Green Santa, and a delicious candy cane while the Christmas Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m.
287 356 139 Harvest lights are turned on for the first time this season. Then
enjoy some shopping as local business stay open late for the 1st Midnight Madness of the season. Enter the Holiday Light Up Contest! Winners of each category receive a $50 Houston Merchant Gift Certificates. Categories are: Rural, East side of Buck Creek, West side of Buck Creek. Nomination forms and Drop off boxes are available at Countrywide Printing, Countrywide Sports & the Houston Chamber of Commerce. For more info on contest please contact Chamber office at 250-845-7640.
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Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck flats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more information.
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.
Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, every Wed. morning from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston 11:00am. Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Childcare is provided. For more info call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, Evelyn 696-3229.
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HOPE forToday Sacrifice
Every year on November 11 we remember the many thousands of young men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. World War I was supposed to be the war that ends all wars. Since then, there have been many more wars; World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, to name a few, while war is presently going on in the middle east. Though we are thankful for those who died for our freedom, will there ever be a war that ends all wars? It seems these wars have, at best, given a reprieve for a time but will there ever be peace on earth? There is One who sacrificed his life so we could have peace. He is the Son of God, the One who created everything by the word of his mouth, Jesus Christ. Jesus willingly suffered and died at the hands of evil people, sacrificing his life to pay the penalty for our sins and to purchase for us peace between God and man. We can have peace with God today as we, through faith, put our trust in the finished work of Jesus. Since mankind is so persistent in trying to live life our own way, without Jesus, we are not experiencing much true peace with God, among the nations, between people groups, in our families or even in our own lives. (Psalm 2; Romans 3:17,18) Until we submit to Jesus the Prince of Peace there will not be true national or personal peace. There is a time when Jesus will return to this earth and bring an end to all wars. He will bring peace on earth that will last forever. I look forward to that day when all the nations of the world live in peace and harmony with each other. In the meantime let us, with thanksgiving in our hearts, submit our lives to Jesus today so we can experience peace with God, with ourselves, with our families and with those around us. “For Christ himself has brought us peace.” Ephesians 2:14 NLT He has promised he would give peace to us if we would only trust in him and through faith, let him be the Lord of our lives. “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ has done for us.” Romans 5:1 NLT. Jesus said to his disciples, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner Sponsored by Riverside Gardens
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Houston Canadian Reformed Church SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM
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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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Account Executive Moose FM has an immediate opening for an Account Executive. The role will be to take over an established account list and grow and manage it for a one year term. Duties include achieving Revenue Targets and growing the list with new businesses. This role is a temporary one, with the possibility to transfer within our Company which has over 50 stations in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. If you enjoy marketing, promoting and have an eagerness to learn new stuff and have direct input to your salary then we need to meet you! For more information, call 847-2521, or drop by Moose FM on Queen St in Smithers.
Building Supply Accounts Receivable / Data Entry Bulkley Valley Home Center in Telkwa requires a Full time Accounts Receivable/data entry Clerk and a part time Accounts Recivable Assistant. Must have A/R or bookkeeping experience. Some data entry and supervision required. Prefer individual who also has computer background in Windows and excel. Wage commensurate with experience. BeneÀts package. Please fax or Email resume Attn. Travis, 846-5857 or travis@bvhome.ca, or drop-off at B.V. Home Centre.
ACCOUNTS CLERK FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE 40 hrs/wk. Wage dependent on experience. Benefits after 3 months. Responsibilities include: reporting to office manager, reception, handling & distributing mail, filing, A/P & A/R data entry. Assets Required: strong Microsoft Office and typing skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, great organizational skills and attention to detail. Prior bookkeeping experience is desirable. Please drop resume off in person or email to Jason_k@smitherslumber.com or fax to 250-847-2286
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The District of Houston is now accepting applications for the following position.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I (2 CASUAL POSITIONS)
The nature and scope of work is best described as a casual employee who works on an as-required basis to assist the Public Works Department with routine tasks related to operational needs and also involves manual work of some variety entailing physical effort and agility in the performance of semi-skilled and unskilled construction and maintenance tasks. This position is regulated to a maximum of 64 hours per month by the Collective Agreement and shall include weekends and evenings. Wage rate is $28.36/hr. Preference will be given to individuals possessing the following qualifications: • previous municipal works experience • heavy equipment operating experience • Class 3 -air endorsed driver’s licence. A valid B.C. Driver’s Licence with current abstract is required. Interested persons should direct all queries and applications to John Guenther, Director of Engineering & Development Services Phone: 250-845-2238 Applications will be accepted no later than 2:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367- 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 or e-mail to doh@houston.ca
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The District of Houston is now accepting applications for the following position.
RECEPTIONIST I (1 CASUAL POSITION) The nature and scope of work is best described as providing customer, clerical and cashiering support at the Houston Leisure Facility. This position is regulated to a maximum of 64 hours per month by the Collective Agreement and shall include evenings and weekends. Tentative schedule as follows (subject to changes): • Tuesday/Thursday evenings (4:30pm- 8:00pm) • Rotating Saturdays (10:45am 6:00pm) • Shift coverage and call-in The wage rate for this position is $16.09/hr. Applicants shall possess the following qualifications: • Current Standard First Aid Certificate • Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team Interested persons should direct all queries and applications to Ryan Collura, Director of Leisure Services Phone: 250-845-7420 Applications will be accepted no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367- 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 or e-mail to doh@houston.ca
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Help Wanted Warehousing & Inside Sales Opportunities Thriving industrial supply store looking for WAREHOUSING and INSIDE SALES staff to join our team in Fort St. John We offer a F/T, M to F, 8 to 5pm career opportunity, along with a very attractive compensation, benefits & bonus program. Employment opportunities with our company would start at $4,200/month. Please forward your resume to
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Resource Ability is looking for causal LPN/RN’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 child’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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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
Sealed Tenders for works associated with the operation of the Knockholt Sub-Regional Landfill will be received by Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services, up to 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, December 5, 2014. Tenders received after the closing date and time will be returned to the Tenderer unopened. The Knockholt Sub-Regional Landfill is located approximately 12 km southeast of Houston, BC. The work involves the landfilling of solid waste, maintenance of a public drop off area and associated recycling areas. The Term of the Contract is five years, commencing September 1, 2015 and expiring August 31, 2020. A mandatory Pre-Tender meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Knockholt Sub-Regional Landfill. Tenders received from a company not represented at the mandatory Pre-Tender meeting will be returned to the Tenderer unopened. A Security Deposit valued at $10,000 must be submitted with the Tender. The successful bidder will also be required to provide an Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) on award of the Contract. Failure to provide this surety will result in forfeiture of the Security Deposit. Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Environmental Services Department, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory holidays on or after Wednesday, November 5, 2014. For further information, contact Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800320-3339.
WESTERN STAR/STERLING TRUCKS
“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” Huckleberry Mines Ltd. a 20,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting the following position to join our operating team:
MILL OPERATOR As a key member of Huckleberry Mines’ Mill Operation’s team and reporting to the Mill Supervisor, this position is responsible for the safe operation of production processes for a 20,000 tonnes per day mill. Ideally applicants should have five years experience in grinding, copper and molybdenum flotation and dewatering. Those will less experience are encouraged to apply. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 7 days on followed by 7 days off. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.
Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualified applicants can submit their resumes in confidence to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston BC V0J 1Z0 Fax 604-517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
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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
Invitation to Tender Clearview Sub-Regional Landfill Operations Contract Sealed Tenders for works associated with the operation of the Clearview Sub-Regional Landfill will be received by Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services, up to 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, December 5, 2014. Tenders received after the closing date and time will be returned to the Tenderer unopened. The Clearview Sub-Regional Landfill is located just off of Highway 27 approximately 22 km north of the junction between Highway 16 and Highway 27. The Term of the Contract is five years, commencing December 1, 2015 and expiring November 30, 2020. A mandatory Pre-Tender meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Clearview Sub-Regional Landfill. Tenders received from a company not represented at the mandatory Pre-Tender meeting will be returned to the Tenderer unopened. A Security Deposit valued at $10,000 must be submitted with the Tender. The successful bidder will also be required to provide an Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) on award of the Contract. Failure to provide the Letter of Credit will result in forfeiture of the Security Deposit. Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Environmental Services Department, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding Statutory holidays on or after Wednesday, November 5, 2014. For further information, contact Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services, at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800320-3339.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of
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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