A4 Hope Standard Thursday, April 2, 2015
News A memorial to remember
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The Recreation Culture and Airpark Services hosted the Morgan Peters, Bradley Webb and Devan Alexander Neil King-Peters memorial hockey tournament at the arena on Wednesday, March 25th. Friends and family lent their support to Norma Webb (left), prior to the puck drop.
MLA acknowledges Thunderbird of availability of mental health supports for the people in the community who are struggling with specific mental health challenges. “I know you’re concerned about it and we talked about the Thunderbird at the tour we went on,” said Mayor Wilfried Vicktor to MLA Laurie Throness. Vicktor sought affirmation of Throness regarding championing the support of the fragile and marginalized population dwelling within Hope. “As people who are interested in rehab opportunities and who support lifestyle changes, it’s important they have that ability and that moment now — as opposed to weeks or months down the road,” he said. Throness demonstrated a level of compassion for the situation and confirmed that actions are currently in the works to facilitate and manage the ar-
MLA Laurie Throness recently acknowledged oppositional forces toward the Thunderbird at a Chamber of Commerce meeting, by addressing Mayor Wilfried Vicktor's concern over the lack
POWER LINE TREE PRUNING AND HAZARD TREE REMOVALS MANNING PARK When: April 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
rival of a mental health worker at the Thunderbird. “I think they are getting a mental health worker at the Thunderbird very shortly, so we’re trying to do what we can to bolster things and to make it safe for people and also to keep people off the streets — if the Thunderbird wasn’t here, those folks would be out there wandering the streets,” said Throness. Confirming that he is indeed at the service of Hope and Area Transition Society and the District to try to facilitate positive reinforcements for the Thunderbird and its steady progression. Throness gave the nod to several options including utilizing the B.C. Housing act to purchase the Thunderbird, freeing up monies through social assistance to provide financial support for mental health programs. “At least now they have a home and they have a place to go and that’s important to keep the crime down and to keep a feeling of security in the community.”
Trees are a significant cause of power interruptions. Contact between trees and power lines can also create a severe danger. Over the next few months we will be pruning and removing trees in the Manning Park Area. Boundaries: Highway 3 from Hope through EC Manning Provincial Park to end of the line beyond Eastgate of Manning Park at Similkimeen Falls. Also, Highway 5 from the Coquihalla Exit to end of the line south of the Grizzly Bear snow-shed at the Box Canyon chain-up area. Trees are pruned using the best arboriculture (tree care) practices. Skilled workers employed by BC Hydro are trained in both electrical safety and tree care. Only correct and proper techniques are used to eliminate any safety hazards.
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For more information about this work, please call Brian Hadden at 604 854 8447. For more information on our vegetation management practices, please visit bchydro.com/trees.
FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS NOTICE The Utilities Department will perform its annual program of hydrant maintenance and water main flushing from April 13th through May 1st, 2015. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discoloration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, check your water before doing laundry. You may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Any concerns should be directed to Mr. Vince Coles, Utilities Foreman at 604-869-2333. District of Hope 325 Wallace Street, PO Box 609 Hope, B.C. V0X 1L0 4/15H_DOH2