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Via Rail building inspection

By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

BUSINESS Excellence

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Last Saturday evening, the Houston business community and friends gathered for Houston’s 2015 Business Excellence Awards.

Shown above is Kevin Groot, from Peterbilt/Pacific Truck and Equipment who won the Business Person of the Year Award. More photos and winners on page 9.

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A tense impasse regarding the Via Rail building gripped council last week.

Council debated on whether they wanted to obtain quotes for the inspection of the building and to determine its condition.

Councillors Dawn Potvin, Rick Lundrigan and Tom Stringfellow opposed the recommendation, while Councillors John Siebenga, Tim Anderson and Jonathan Van Barneveld supported it. The three for, three against impasse was only broken after Mayor Shane Brienen voted in favour of it.

“I think the major problem is the unknowns if the building is in disrepair and it’ll be very costly to bring that up to standards,”

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“I think the major problem is the unknowns if the building is in disrepair...”

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Coun. Lundrigan said.

“For me, it’s a cost that I’m not willing to move forward with.”

Coun. Lundrigan voiced his opposition the strongest among those opposed. He revealed to council his reticence on taking on See VIA on Page 14

NDP’s Nathan Cullen sent back to Ottawa last Monday

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The NDP’s Nathan Cullen was sent back to Ottawa to represent Skeena-Bulkley Valley for a fifth consecutive term. While his party took a hit, dropping back to third party status, Cullen finished

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Houston RCMP target distracted drivers

By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

The RCMP made their quarterly police report to council last week.

Cpl. Steve Thackeray told councillors that the police are working towards three public objectives involving traffic safety,

police-community relationships and crime prevention.

“I’m happy to report that our impaired driving [incidents], investigations, in the second quarter we did 11. For first two quarters ... totalling 17.

And that’s up 35 per cent from last year,” he said. “And that’s inves-

tigations where people were stopped, investigated for impaired driving and their vehicles were impounded.”

He added that the local RCMP had 219 traffic incidents, involving violations of speeding, seat belts, school zones, for example. These numbers are derived from

incidents within the detachment’s jurisdiction, which includes Granisle.

Cpl. Thackeray added that the local RCMP’s goal is to attend all community activities that they’ve asked to attend.

“Through the second quarter, we’ve attended 100 per cent,”

he said.

He also pointed to the nascence of a block watch in Houston.

“We’ve successfully identified so far one neighbourhood, the Gillespie and Jewel area,” he said. “Looks like we’re going to have a captain and a co-captain and that will be Houston’s first block

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by Houston Today, five to six areas were targeted for block watches, however, finding captains and co-captains proved challenging.

In terms of crime prevention, he talked about one prolific offender. In the first two quarters last year, po-

lice had 16 incidents involving the man.

“The one individual that we identified last fiscal year, he was approached that we’re willing to help him, whatever issues he had,” he said. “There is help within Houston for him.”

Cpl. Thackeray added that the man did not choose to seek this help. He also added that the number of incidents involving this man has dropped to six, because the man has been in jail.

Cpl. Thackeray added that part of the prolific offender program targets the person’s lifestyle, specifically to target substance abuse.

“Primarily, a lot of prolific offenders we deal with there’s an addiction issue,” he said.

“We would rather not deal with these individuals. We would rather help them on a path to a healthy lifestyle than criminality.”

He added that the RCMP works with social workers to help them.

“We’re working on identifying another prolific offender,” Cpl. Thackeray added.

Coun.

Tim Anderson asked if distracted driving is a priority.

“Yes, it is,” Cpl. Thackeray replied.

Cpl. Thackeray pointed to an example in the first quarter where detachment commander Sgt. Stephen Rose sat on the Buck Flats bridge sitting in plain clothes, while looking for distracted drivers while police officers waited at the mall to stop drivers.

Staffing levels at the detachment has fallen since a few temporary members left Oct. 12.

Cpl. Thackeray said these temporary members came to assist the detachment in managing the relations between industry and anti-pipeline protesters.

The detachment currently has seven members. Cpl. Thackeray said a new member from Nova Scotia will come at an unspecified date, leaving one spot open before the detachment is running at full complement.

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Willing Workers busy making apple pies pies and baked it in the kitchen.

“Most of them are moms of kids that come to this school, we also had a couple of seniors that like to come in and help and local community members,” Farmer said. “It’s a lot of fun in the kitchen, lots of gabbing that happens and [it’s] social and it’s a great cause.”

Farmer herself has stepped up to organize this event, for the first time.

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Apple Pie Fundraiser organizer, Stephanie Farmer, stands beside volunteer, Archie Brienen Sr., who peeled apples. The Willing Workers were busy last Tuesday and Wednesday making over 1,500 apple pies to raise money for the Houston Christian School.

By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

Last Tuesday and Wednesday saw the Houston Christian School selling apple pies to raise money for the school.

“This is the Apple Pie Fundraiser, it is the largest fundraiser for the Houston Christian School.

We’re making apple pies with a caramel top,” organizer Stephanie Farmer said. “The community buys them, everywhere from Smithers to Burns Lake.”

This event has been a long standing event in the school, some estimates have it going for almost two

decades.

“This has been an annual thing for quite a number of years, so people have come to expect it. They’re usually asking us about pies before we’ve even started planning,” she said.

“Last year we made about 1,500 pies, we’re hoping to produce about the same amount,” Farmer said.

Each pie sells for $8, and the money raised goes directly to the school through The Willing Workers.

“Willing Workers is a parent organization that started years ago to help the school purchase extras,” financial administrative

assistant Kim Van Barneveld said.

“Because we’re a private school, we don’t get government funding for things like sports or computers or some of the things that public schools get.”

The funds raised here will go towards buying new equipment or funding school operations.

“This money goes into a bank account, and as these extras are needed, then it’s discussed among whoever is sort of heading Willing Workers that year.”

The event was mostly run by volunteers who peeled apples, layered the

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“It’s a lot of work to plan and to find the grocery items.”

Farmer had to deal with the challenge of ensuring her pies made a profit by keeping the costs of the pie shell, apples, cinnamon, sugar and brown sugar crumble.

“I want to thank all the businesses and all the volunteers and the school for putting all of this together.

It’s a lot of work and it takes a lot of people to come together, and everybody’s been great,” Farmer said.

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In our opinion:

Local election spending caps advance

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he Wild West days of unlimited spending in municipal election campaigns are about to end.

The provincial government has tabled legislation that will cap how much would-be mayors and councillors can spend on advertising and other costs in future election years, starting in 2018.

The permitted spending amounts vary by the size of each municipality according to a population-based formula.

It works out to $10,000 for mayoral candidates in cities of up to 10,000 people, rising to $89,250 for a population of 150,000, and reaching $149,250 for a city of 250,000.

An extra 15 cents per capita is added after 250,000 for the biggest cities, meaning future mayors will be able to spend no more than $184,000 in Surrey and $205,000 in Vancouver.

Spending by councillors, regional district directors and school trustees would be capped at half the limit of mayors in their areas.

“I think they’ve got this right,” said Dermod Travis, executive director for Integrity B.C., adding the sliding scale reflects the different needs of small and large communities.

“It’s unfortunate the other half of the equation is not being tackled at the same time, which would be donations. But I think they’ve found a good middle for where those caps should be on expenses.”

It will make it harder for well-funded candidates to use advertising firepower to beat their opponents, he predicted.

“You’re going to see less money getting spent, which means candidates have to raise less money.

Which means that they’re actually going to have to campaign more in terms of meeting voters rather than buying ads.”

The recommendations were developed by a special legislative committee and have support of both the BC Liberals and NDP, as well as the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

Travis said the new spending caps would have forced many winning candidates to spend less than they did in the 2014 local government elections.

According to the committee report, 31 mayoral candidates and 69 council candidates across B.C. spent more last year than the proposed new limit will allow.

The expense limits would apply from Jan. 1 of the election year until voting day.

Third-party advertisers are to be limited to spending no more than five per cent of the cap of a candidate within a 28-day campaign period, up to a cumulative maximum of $150,000 province-wide.

The government is taking public comments in a final round of consultations until Nov 27 before the bill is expected to pass.

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B.C. welcomes Trudeau’s climate, infrastructure plan

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Premier Christy Clark is emphasizing cooperation with the new Liberal government in Ottawa on climate change and infrastructure spending, while avoiding comment on plans to run deficits and legalize marijuana.

Clark said Tuesday she is looking forward to having Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accompany premiers to Paris at the end of November for the next United Nations climate conference. Trudeau said Tuesday he is looking forward to changing Canada’s reputation as

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“Trudeau said...he is looking forward to changing Canada’s reputation as a ‘less than enthusiastic actor’ on climate policy...”

a “less than enthusiastic actor” on climate policy, but he wants provinces to take the lead.

Clark said B.C. will outline its “Climate 2.0” plan before leaving, and it will add to the carbon tax on fossil fuels with measures aimed at the “built environment” and other ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Trudeau’s infra-

structure plan is in “complete alignment” with B.C.’s efforts to grow the economy, with BC Hydro alone spending $2.5 billion a year over the next decade, Clark said.

She sidestepped a question on Trudeau’s deficit plans, noting that a prime minister has to govern for all provinces and B.C. is “an outlier” with operating budget surpluses

and projected growth.

Clark was even more cautious with Trudeau’s plans to legalize and regulate marijuana, as Vancouver and other cities grapple with unregulated medical pot dispensaries.

“If and when they make changes, we’ll work with them to make sure that the changes can be effective in B.C.,” she said.

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John Horgan shrugged off his federal party’s big setback in the federal election, consoling himself with an increase of two NDP MPs in B.C. The NDP’s Gord Johns won the new riding of Courtney-Alberni, defeating long-time Conservative MP John Duncan for an NDP sweep of Vancouver Island, except for Green Party leader Elizabeth May in Saanich-Gulf Islands.

“I’m also delighted that the country voted for change in massive numbers,” Horgan said. “And that’s good news for me as well, because in 2017 there’s going to be a desire for change.”

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On the

Street...

What was your reaction to the outcome of the federal election?

Randy Wilson

Mike Brown

Ric Wheeler

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“I think it’s good.

Change is good. It was due. Hopefully it will put more people to work.

And put the gaslines and pipeline in.”

“Scared. Not good.

Unhappy. Rich people are going to get taxed to death. So who’s going to invest? And I’m not a rich person. Everything is not for free, but unfortunately that’s the mentality now.”

“I wish him good luck.

I knew him briefly when he was a young boy at a summer camp in Ontario. He comes from an extremely good family. If the majority of Canadians chose him then I will throw support behind him”

“I think it’s good. Can’t be any worse. I think we needed a change, so hopefully it’s for the better.”

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Let’s get real about Canada’s trade deals

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

As the dust settles from Monday’s federal election, to paraphrase former prime minister Kim Campbell, it’s time to talk about serious issues again.

The Conservatives were hoping to make 2015 a free trade election, by signing onto the world’s largest trade deal at the end of July.

But things didn’t go as planned at the talks in Maui, and Canada was among the players that walked away from the Trans-Pacific Partnership table at that time.

Then came five days of round-the-clock negotiations in Atlanta, with the U.S. pushing for a deal with Japan, Korea, Australia and other Pacific Rim powerhouses to normalize trade in 40 per cent of the world’s economy.

And the TPP came together at the end of September.

Canada and B.C. essentially got what our governments were demanding, which was broad access to Pacific Rim markets and continued protection for nearly all of domestic dairy, poultry and egg markets. Also preserved was B.C.’s regu-

lated market for logs and U.S. lumber sales.

The 200-kg gorilla of the TPP burst out in the heat of the election campaign, and the Kim Campbell rule was demonstrated again.

Much of the discussion revolved around alleged secrecy, as the legal text of the deal won’t be out for some time to come. Protected farmers downed their pitchforks, counting their blessings, and their guaranteed compensation.

The NDP was forced to come out against the TPP, as it was against trade deals with the U.S., Mexico, Europe

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and others. But it’s getting lonely for them as the rest of the world moves on.

Within days of the TPP deal, the World Bank issued one of its periodic reports on “extreme poverty,” which it defines as an income of less than $1.90 U.S. a day. And 2015 is the first year when fewer than 10 per cent of the world’s people remain below this global poverty line, down from 12.8 per cent in 2012.

It’s easy for comfortable First World folks to protest conditions in running shoe and cell phone factories in India or China, but the

graph of extreme poverty in those countries shows steep decline since 1990. Trade and technology are lifting up the poorest of the world.

For B.C., withdrawing from Pacific Rim trade is unthinkable.

We worry a lot about lumber and copper and natural gas, but the TPP also opens up huge markets for services, where much of our economic future awaits.

The question for us is simple. Can we compete in health sciences, engineering, architecture, digital media, and information technol-

ogy? Do we want to?

The TPP doesn’t change B.C.’s dependency on the United States. As with NAFTA, our vital lumber trade remains under a separate agreement, which expired on Oct. 1.

I’m told by federal and provincial officials that at this stage, the U.S. isn’t even taking our calls on the softwood lumber agreement, which Canada and B.C. want extended. Americans are preoccupied with the TPP and domestic politics.

After decades of bitter legal actions from the American industry,

the latest softwood deal has provided a rough peace. It set a floor price for B.C.’s allegedly subsidized lumber exports, with an export tax collected by Canada when the price went below the floor of $355 per thousand board feet. That money went back into our government general revenue.

Higher prices meant no export tax was collected through 2014 and early 2015, and only five per cent as of September. Now that the agreement is expired, by default we have actual free trade in lumber for up to the next year.

Washington grapples with stoned drivers

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Washington state police are dealing with more drivers impaired by marijuana since its recreational use was legalized last year, and B.C. is preparing for similar problems as a new federal government prepares to follow suit.

Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol visited Victoria this week to take part in an annual cross-border

crime forum.

He acknowledged that it’s a problem since the state legalized marijuana sales to adults in 2014.

“We are seeing an uptick in incidents on our roadways related to folks driving under the influence of marijuana and drugs in general,” Batiste told reporters after a meeting with B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton.

He explained the state’s new law setting a limit for marijuana’s active ingredient in

“We are seeing an uptick in incidents on our roadways related to folks driving under the influence of marijuana and drugs in general.”

blood, similar to the blood-alcohol limit.

But without a roadside testing device, police are relying on training from the State Patrol’s

-Chief John Batiste, Washington State Patrol drug recognition expert to make arrests.

What they need now is a roadside testing device that provides evidence of impairment

that will hold up in court, Batiste said.

Prime Ministerdesignate Justin Trudeau made a highprofile promise to

legalize marijuana before winning a majority government Oct. 19.

In B.C., police can charge drivers if they show signs of impairment, whether from drugs or fatigue.

In alcohol use cases, drivers are typically charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol content of more than .08 per cent.

Vancouver-based Cannabix Technologies is developing such a device. The company

issued a statement Wednesday, noting that Trudeau has promised to begin work on legalizing marijuana “right away” and a reliable method of enforcement is needed across North America.

The company says it is developing a handheld device that can detect marijuana use within the past two hours. Saliva and urine tests can come up positive for marijuana “long after intoxication has worn off,” the company stated.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO BYLAW NO. 1744 Being a bylaw authorizing borrowing of THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS ($383,639) for the construction of a fire hall and purchase of a fire truck for the Topley Rural Fire Protection Service Area WHEREAS the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has established by Bylaw No. 1743 a service for the purpose of providing fire protection and suppression for a portion of Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and “G” (Houston Rural) known as the “Topley Rural Fire Protection Service Area”; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient to construct a fire hall and purchase a fire truck for the Topley Rural Fire Protection Service Area; AND WHEREAS the estimated cost of constructing a fire hall and purchasing a fire truck including expenses incidental thereto is a sum not to exceed THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS ($383,639) of which the sum of THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS ($383,639) is the amount of debt intended to be borrowed by this bylaw; AND WHEREAS the maximum term for which a debenture debt may be issued to secure the debt created by this bylaw is for a term not to exceed twenty-five years; AND WHEREAS authority to borrow under this bylaw expires five years from the date on which this bylaw is adopted; AND WHEREAS the Regional Board of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has obtained the approval of the electors in accordance with Section 801.2 of the Local Government Act; NOW THEREFORE the Board of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: LOAN AUTHORIZATION 1. The Board of Directors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is hereby empowered and authorized to undertake and carry out or cause to be carried out the construction of a fire hall and the purchase of a fire truck for the Topley Rural Fire Protection Service Area generally in accordance with plans on file in the regional district office and to do all things necessary in connection therewith and without limiting the generality of the foregoing: a) To borrow upon the credit of the Regional District a sum not exceeding THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS ($383,639); b) To acquire all such real property, easements, rights-of-way, licenses, rights or authorities as may be requisite or desirable for or in connection with the construction of a fire hall and purchase of a fire truck serving the Topley Rural Fire Protection Service Area.

2. The maximum term for which debentures may be issued to secure the debt created by this bylaw is 25 years.

3. This bylaw may be cited as “Topley Rural Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1744, 2015.”

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 7, 2015 at the Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this referendum 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 the jurisdiction 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.

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.

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.

RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES OWNED. Companies/Corporations Properties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote.

Accepted I.D. 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, October 28, 2015 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C. Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity.

READ A FIRST TIME this 23 day of July, 2015 READ A SECOND TIME this 23 day of July, 2015 READ A THIRD TIME this 23 day of July, 2015 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 1744 at third reading. _______________________ Gail Chapman Corporate Administrator

If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer or Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.

Given under my hand this 15th day of October, 2015. ______________________________ Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer

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2) Boundaries The boundaries of the Service Area are a portion of Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and “G” (Houston Rural) in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako as shown outlined on the map attached as Schedule “A” to this bylaw and known as “Topley Rural Road Rescue and Medical First Responders Service Area” (the “Service Area.”)

3) Participating Areas The “Participating Areas” are Electoral Areas “B” and “G”.

4) Cost Recovery As provided in Section 803 of the Local Government Act, the annual cost of providing the Service shall be recovered by one or more of the following: (a) property value taxes imposed in accordance with Division 4.3 of Part 24 of the Local Government Act; (b) revenues received by way of agreement, enterprise, gift, grant or otherwise.

5) Maximum Requisition The maximum amount that may be requisitioned annually for this service shall be SEVEN THOUSAND ($7,000) DOLLARS. 6) Apportionment of Costs The costs of the service shall be apportioned among the Participating Areas on the basis of the converted value of land and improvements in the Service Area.

7) Citation This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Topley Rural Road Rescue and Medical First Responders Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1745, 2015.”

READ A FIRST TIME this 23 day of July, 2015 READ A SECOND TIME this 23 day of July, 2015 READ A THIRD TIME this 23 day of July, 2015 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 1745 at third reading.

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There were no bylaw complaints or false alarms. *** Police updated Houston Today regarding an incident at a local elementary school where sprinklers were damaged on Oct. 3 in the afternoon.

A youth has accepted responsibility and is receiving punishment from the school, rather than through the justice system. *** Police stopped a vehicle on Oct. 10 at 10 p.m. on Morice River Road as it was driving without a licence plate light.

Police said they interacted with the driver and did a Breathalyzer test demand, which the driver failed.

Police said the person underwent more testing at the detachment and he was tested to be at twice the legal limit. The person will appear in court on Nov. 14 to face charges. *** Police responded to a disturbance on Hagman Crescent on Oct. 11 at 12:15 p.m. Police said they arrested a woman for assaulting another woman.

Police said the woman was held in custody and transferred to hospital, and charged with assault, resisting arrest and breach of court order conditions.

Police said she appeared in court on Oct. 19. *** Police responded to a collision on Highway 16 and Anderson Road on Oct. 14 at 8:20 a.m.

Police said a car struck a deer, which killed the deer.

Police added the vehicle suffered minor damage, but the driver escaped unscathed. ***

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NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO BYLAW NO. 1745 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH THE TOPLEY RURAL ROAD RESCUE AND MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS SERVICE

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Police responded to a break-and-enter on Oct. 15 at 8:50 a.m. at Granisle General Store on Hagan Street. Police said the break-and-enter occurred overnight, where cigarettes and tobacco were stolen.

Police said the matter remains under investigation pending the results of a forensic test. Anyone with information should contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers. *** Police responded to a disturbance at a Cataline Court home on Oct. 15 at 11 p.m. Police said they arrested a man who had outstanding warrants from Smithers and he appeared in court Oct. 19. *** Police received a report of a stolen vehicle on Oct. 16 at 1 a.m. at a residence on Hagman Crescent.

Police said they found the vehicle in Granisle and charged a man for taking the vehicle without the owner’s consent. Police added that the man appeared in court Oct. 19 and received 20 days jail after pleading guilty, he was also charged with three counts of breach of court order conditions, receiving 10 days of jail for those offences. *** Police responded to an accident on Highway 16 and Morice River Road at 3:35 p.m. Police said two vehicles collided with each other when one vehicle failed to give way when turning left. The offending vehicle received a ticket. *** Police received a report of a crime at the Granisle Curling Club at Oct. 19 at 10:15 p.m. Police said someone had forced entry and stolen liquor. Police said they are still investigating and forensic test are underway. Anyone with information should contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers.

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TAKE NOTICE that the above is a true copy of the proposed bylaw on which the vote of the electors within a portion of Electoral Area “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and a portion of Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) of the Regional District of BulkleyNechako will be taken.

The question that is to be voted on is: “Are you in favour of Topley Road Rescue and Medical First Responders Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1745, 2015, which would provide road rescue and medical first response services for a maximum taxation on land and improvements of $7,000 (equal to $0.17 per $1,000 of total net taxable assessments)?”

The tax rate referred to above does not include the 5.25% fee charged by the Province to collect taxes for Regional Districts.

GENERAL VOTING DAY 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 7, 2015 at the Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this referendum 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 the jurisdiction 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.

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.

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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.

RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES OWNED. Companies/Corporations Properties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote.

Accepted I.D. 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, October 28, 2015 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C. Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity.

If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer or Geraldine Craven, Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.

Given under my hand this 15th day of October, 2015. __________________________________ Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer

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Voter turnout was up in the country and in the Northwest CULLEN from Page 1 per cent finish in 2011.

Liberal Brad Layton was in third with 18.7 per cent support, well ahead of his party’s 3.6 per cent share of the vote from 2011.

Speaking from his campaign office while watching the results come in, Nesbitt said his results had “absolutely nothing to do with my performance

and my team and anything we did. It’s that we got caught up in that anti-Conservative, anti-Harper wave. And that’s just what it was. I make no regrets about how we campaigned.”

Nesbitt even suggested Cullen, who ran third the last time the NDP had a national leadership race, would make a viable candidate once again.

“If he does in the end, Nathan and I will never agree on many issues but at the very least I don’t think it would be such a bad thing for the representative of the SkeenaBulkley Valley to lead a major federal party,” said Nesbitt.

Cullen would not commit to anything when it came to his future within the NDP

party on election night.

“Furthest thought from my mind tonight.

The biggest preoccupation I had tonight first was here in Skeena and how we would do, and that feels very good.

The second, of course, was what was happening to the country, and while very disappointed we weren’t able to form government as we’d hoped to just a number

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“Realistically we went into this with an opposition candidate that was entrenched in here for 11 years, well-liked.”

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of weeks ago, I’m encouraged Mr. Harper’s platform was rejected and a much more progressive one was picked up,” said Cullen.

“In terms of leadership, no there’s so much dust to settle; I’m just

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Layton said he hopes to run for the Liberal party again in four years. He was pleased with his result, with his main goal aside from winning being to make a marked improvement from the dismal 2011 numbers for his party.

“Realistically we went into this with an opposition candidate that was entrenched in here for 11 years, wellliked,” said Layton.

He added that the increase in Liberal support in the Northwest would put Cullen on notice.

“This will show Nathan that he’s going to have to work hard to make sure he keeps his seat.”

Voter turnout was up in the country and in the Northwest.

Turnout in 2011 was 57.7 per cent. This election it was up above 68.3 per cent.

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Last Saturday evening, business people and friends gathered for Houston’s 2015 Business Excellence Awards at the Houston Community Hall. Ten awards were handed out for outstanding business, customer service, and community involvement. Kevin Groot, from Peterbilt/Pacific Truck & Equipment, won Business Person of the Year. Congratulations to all nominees and winners.

List of Awards and Winners Retailer of the Year - Sullivan Motor Products Employee of the Year - Patti Moe (Pharmasave) Colton Savage won the Young Citizen of the Year Award.

Home Based Business of the Year M. Brown Contracting

M. Brown Contracting won the Home Based Business of the Year Award.

Customer Service Award Business Reitsma Home Hardware Customer Service Award Employee Mary Ann Legge (Canada Post) Community Spirit Award Bulkley Valley Credit Union Business Person of the Year Kevin Groot (Peterbilt of Houston, BC/Pacific Truck & Equipment) Young Citizen of the Year - Colton Savage Citizen of the Year - Debbie Smith Educator of the Year Ted Beck (Houston Secondary School) Debbie Smith won the Citizen of the Year Award for all of her work for the B.C. Cancer Society.

Mary Ann Legge (Canada Post) won the Employee Customer Service Award.

Sullivan Motor Products won the Retailer of the Year Award.

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Patti Moe won Employee of the Year for her excellent customer service and hard work at Houston Pharmasave.

The Bulkley Valley Credit Union won the Community Spirit Award for all of the great work they do in our community.

Reitsma Home Hardware won the award for Customer Service - Business.

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Newsletter ~ October 28th, 2015 edition

Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons!

Upcoming Council Meetings:

Happy Halloween!

We encourage everyone to follow the following safety tips on Halloween night:

• wear bright and visible costumes and clothing; • carry a flash light; • wear costumes that are comfortable and easy to move in; • make sure costumes do not restrict visibility;

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 The above meetings are held at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street.

The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca

Website: www.houston.ca Please visit the website for info on: • Council Meeting Agendas • Pool Schedule • Arena Schedule • Important Public Notices • Tenders & Job Opportunities • Lost Dogs

Municipal Office Hours The Municipal Office located at 3367 – 12th Street is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on statutory holidays) Email: doh@houston.ca Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429

For Public Works Emergencies (example: water main break) Call the Municipal Office @ 250-845-2238 for a recorded message with the contact number of the person on call.

Pool & Gym Phone: 250-845-7420 Email: active@houston.ca

Arena Phone: 250-845-7432

Burning Permits Required All open burning within the District of Houston requires a Burning Permit all year round.

To obtain a permit contact the Fire Department at 250-845-2250

• all youngsters should be with a responsible adult; • an adult should check all candy for hazards before eating; and, • most importantly be safe and enjoy.

Fireworks Bylaw No. 1050, 2014

1. FOLLOW THE LAWS. Follow your local and provincial laws regarding the purchase, possession and use of consumer fireworks. Minors cannot possess or ignite fireworks. Costs to respond to fire emergencies may be assessed. At least 2 operators must be on duty and 2 fire extinguishers available.

2. ONLY PURCHASE AUTHORIZED FIREWORKS FROM RELIABLE DEALERS. All vendors within Houston are required to have a permit for the sale of fireworks and will be licensed.

3. CHOOSE A CLEAR, OPEN AREA. Always use fireworks in an open area away from buildings, vehicles, overhead obstruction such as power lines and dry brush/grass. A minimum clear area of 30m x 30m is required for the safe use of aerial fireworks, such as Roman candles, and 20m x 20m for fountains or other ground-based items. Fireworks must be 60m from buildings, highways, trails, etc. and 15m from overhead power lines, trees or other overhead facilities.

4. CHECK FOR WIND AND TEMP. Check wind direction and wind speed. Fireworks should be lit with the prevailing wind blowing away from spectators; and the wind speed must not exceed 10 km/h, and temperatures must not be 30°C and/or relative humidity 30% or less.

5. KEEP SPECTATORS SAFE. Keep all spectators at least 45m away.

Please contact the Fire Chief if you have any questions at 250-845-2250.

Leisure Facility Programs Boot Camp

is starting November 16 to December 16 (10 classes) from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the Houston Community Hall.

Cost: $80.

Evening Power Fit (Aquafit)

runs from October 14 to November 25 (no class Remembrance Day) Mondays/Wednesdays from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.

Cost is $57.75 or drop in is $7.

Circuit Training

at the Houston Leisure Facility is $10 drop in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings either 6:00 to 6:45 a.m. or 9:00 to 945 a.m. Next registered session starts November 3 to December 17 (same times). Cost: $90

National Lifeguard Pool

starts December 4.

Cost: $380.

Claude Parish Memorial Arena Schedule - 2015/16

Garbage Pick Up Holiday Schedule: Wednesday, November 11th – picked up on Thursday, November 12th Thursday, November 12th – picked up on Friday, November 13th

Additional Toter Carts

For those consumers with additional service requirements, the District of Houston now offers a “Tag-a-Cart” service.

“Tag-a-Cart” is a waste collection service permitting the service user to set out additional Toter Carts beyond the one-cart limit prescribed by the District provided that the service user attaches a tag for which a fee has been paid to the District for each additional Toter Cart used. The cost for this service is $2.50 per Toter Cart (plus applicable taxes).

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Thursday, October 5 & 19 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Mark Zagwyn Photography: Friday, October 13 from noon to 4:30 p.m.

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Community Builder Featuring the stories and spirit of the local people

New RCMP officer loves the dynamics of small towns

By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

In over four years of living in the Interior, Houston’s new Constable Tyson Bruns hates snow just a bit less.

“Snow is terrible in the Lower Mainland, because no one is prepared for it. So, you’re driving with your summer tires in winter conditions,” Cst. Bruns said.

The Langley born-and-raised policeman has just finished four years of service in Clearwater and moved to Houston nearly two months ago.

“Do I hate the snow? I don’t particularly like driving it all the time. That’s not a very fun thing to do,” Bruns said. “But I like to do the odd sledding out there, playing with my kids on the snow and that sort of thing.”

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“I looked at Houston, and I liked what I saw... looks like a good community to raise a family,”

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87 Blue “I kind of like that part.”

A while ago, the RCMP asked him if he 56 Green would like to move up to Houston.

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Tyson Bruns will be the RCMP liaison with Search and Rescue organization.

to a larger store other than a gas station or saw. It’s kind of a very similar community something like that, I’ll have to drive anto Clearwater as well. Did a bit of research hour-and-a-half.”

Cst. Bruns said in Langley, he had a core and looks like a good community to raise a group of friends and some acquaintances, family,” he said.

The father of three has also developed a but after living in small towns, he likes that he can get to know a much wider range of liking for the small town.

“Honestly, it was a change. Because the community.

“I like the closeness and connection that you’re going from 100,000 people to [Clearwater’s] 2,500 people. And there was you get,” Cst. Bruns said. “You almost lose a bit of a phase of just trying to accustom it in the bigger centres.”

Even within his policing duties, he has yourself.”

Colour Logo File “If I wanted to go to a Walmart or go developed a fondness for the dynamics

of small-town policing. While Houston has about 1,000 more residents than Clearwater, Cst. Bruns said he sees the parallels when discharging his duties.

“I see a lot of similarities, which is very welcoming for me,” Cst. Bruns said. “Every day you’re not just dealing with random people. These are people that have families.

They have lives that you’re able to connect with and have conversations with.”

Cst. Bruns will take on the role as the RCMP’s liaison for Search and Rescue, taking advantage of his previous experience

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working with Clearwater’s SAR. “In terms of a liaison, I go to their meetings, I try to always be that connection between the police and Search and Rescue and try to bridge any gaps,” Cst. Bruns said.

For Cst. Bruns, working in the RCMP represents a dream since he left high school.

“This is something that I’ve always been very happy with in terms of making the decision — go to Depot, and go do this career.”

“It’s been great.”

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Use daylight savings time as a reminder

This weekend, why not take some extra steps to keep your family safe. It’s true that with the arrival of daylight savings time many of us relish getting that extra hour of sleep – and that rest is bound to give us the energy to do a bit more.

Consider these simple steps when you turn your clocks back this year: 1. Remember to change the batteries in all your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

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2. Don’t forget to test your alarms.

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alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

If they are older than 10 years or you can’t find a manufactured date, replace them immediately.

CO alarms need to be replaced every 7-10 years depending on

the manufacturer.

These replacement dates are true whether alarms are battery powered, plug-in or hardwired. So the next time you’re in your local hardware store, pick up another “decade of defense”

Morice Mountain Recreation Area

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The Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club is hosting an Open House to get your feedback and input.

We looking at improving our trail system to improve or develop:

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If you would like further information please contact Greg Yeomans at 250-845-9498

to give your for your family peace of mind.

3. Finally, remember to recycle the used batteries.

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Salvation Army Food Bank Youth from the Houston CRC will collect non-perishable food for the Food Bank

Saturday, October 31st Thanks for your support.

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We are looking for an individual who will be responsible for working with our customers and Interliner partners on collections, payments and resolving any discrepancies.

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Love and Hate He was born to Christian parents. They loved

him very much and raised him with Christian values.

From an early age it was evident he wanted his own way. As he grew older his selfishness and rebellion grew more and more evident. He argued with his parents. He got in trouble with the law. His parents loved him but hated what he was doing. He caused them grief and was harmful to those around him and especially, unbeknown to him, to himself. His father cried when he appeared before the judge in court. His mother told him that she was praying for him, that he would be a good person who would encourage others to follow God. His answer to her was “You can pray all you want, but it will never happen.� His mother cried, but kept on praying. Even though she hated what he was doing, she loved him.

Some years later, tired of the way of life he was living and seeing the futility in the life of his friends who he hung around with, he realized the dangerous path he was on. He knew in his heart, even though God hated his sin, God loved him. He got on his knees and confessed his rebellion to God and asked Him for forgiveness. He also asked God to show him the path that He had for him, so he could walk in it. God heard his prayer and at that moment he was given new life from God. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Now, though there are still many struggles in life, especially with himself, he has a purpose for living each day, and a hunger for God’s word. He has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit living in him to strengthen in difficult times (2 Corinthians 6:6-10). His mother’s prayers have been answered!

Now, as he contemplates the past, he is embarrassed at his former way of life and hates the sinful nature that he still struggles with daily. He is able, through the power of God, to love God, his fellow man and even the new self that God has made him to be!

If there is hope for me, there is hope for you! “This is real love – not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins‌.. We love each other because he first loved us.â€? 1 John 4:10;19 NLT

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

NEWS

District staff to look into quotes for building inspection

VIA from Page 1 more liability. “We have our own buildings that we already need to fix up that we don’t have money to,� he said to council, pointing to the Community Hall as an example.

Taxpayers could

shoulder the liability if council eventually decides to take control of the building.

The chief administrative officer’s report also outlined additional costs taxpayers would have to shoulder including maintenance, develop-

ing the area, marketing it to organizations and “undetermined risk�.

However, council is many steps away from this point. Currently, District staff will look for quotes for an inspection into the state of the building and present

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“I think by doing a building inspection, we might be taking a very good proactive step...� them at the next council meeting. “So if I get this right, right now we’re not the hook for anything, we just want to get a quote.

So I’m in favour, let’s see what a quote costs and we’ll revisit it after Mr. [Michael D.] Glavin gets a quote,� Coun.

Anderson said.

Coun. Van Barneveld expressed his hesitation but saw the inspection as a means forward to develop new plans. “I think by doing a building inspection, we might be taking a very good proactive step in learning the exact state of the building and may-

-Coun. VanBarneveld be we can use some efforts with our [economic development officer] or working with a grant writer, working with realtors, who knows in terms [of] getting other businesses to be interested in that,� Coun. Van Barneveld said.

Coun. Siebenga expressed his support in developing the area because it is an “eyesore�. “That place has got to go. Maybe we have to have a little chat with Jim the fire chief — throw in a match or something — because it is just disastrous,�

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Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet every Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Childcare is provided. For more info call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, Evelyn 6963229.

The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.

Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- first Sat. of the month, community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third Thurs. of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Mon. & Fri 10:00 AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs.

7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Wed. 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Pool: Aquafit, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on Wednesdays.

TOPLEY Topley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.

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Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications.

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GRANISLE The Granisle and District Senior Citizens meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre.

Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.

Granisle Church of the Way services are Sundays at 11:00am.

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MacDonald won bronze in kickboxing and placed fourth in speed fighting at the Not satisfied with stopping at World Karate and Kickboxing the nationals, a high-achieving Commission (WKC) national qualifier.

Placing Houston teenager will fight at the Canadian within the top four earned him a international level.

“I’m not going for fun,” Salish spot to represent Canada in the MacDonald, 12, said. “I’m going World Karate Championships in to have fun anyway, I’m going to Orlando, Fla., this November.

“You’re going to be fighting gain experience anyway. My goal people from like Scotland, Japan, is to do well and to place.”

“Always you want to go into a you’re going to be fighting people from all around the world,” fight being like, ‘I can win.’”

MacDonald said.

“It’s a huge event, and other countries, they might have different styles, but all in all, it’s all about the conditioning.”

“If you get too nervous, you’re going to blow the fight.”

Competing at the Ottawa nationals was a new experience for MacDonald.

“I’ve never been to a competition of that standard, of that size,” MacDonald said.

“I haven’t really been exposed to that and going there my first reaction was definitely, like, ‘Woah! There’s a lot of people.’”

“And I think Salish proudly wearing the bronze medal he won in kickboxing at the World Karate and Kickboxing there, my nerves kind of got to me, Commission (WKC) national Canadian qualifier.

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Salish on the left competing at the World Karate and Kickboxing Commission (WKC) national Canadian qualifier. more than they needed to.”

At the international level, MacDonald thinks there will be more people, but having fought at the nationals, he said he is better prepared.

Still, MacDonald has not taken a break from improving himself.

“I have been training really, really hard. I’ve been training to get my conditioning up, because although it’s only two minutes, you’re fully exerting yourself,” MacDonald said. “There’s a huge, huge technical part of it in both of them. It’s all about timing

too.”

His dad, Darren MacDonald, summarized what this meant: “Hit and not get hit.”

MacDonald trains in Smithers four times a week. His mother, Kate Langham, suggested that MacDonald has sacrificed his social life for training.

“He has really given his heart and soul over to his training here, and it really shows. There’s been a dramatic improvement even from when he qualified at the nationals,” Langham said.

Langham estimates that the total cost of competing in Orlando

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will cost “$10,000, easily.” She has set up a crowdfunding campaign, at gofundme.com/drbah25w, to defray some costs.

“It’s to help basically to cover hotels, travel and registration fees,” Langham said.

Kickboxing requires fighters to show technique and finesse.

Winning depends on how well they controlled the fight within two to three minutes.

Speed fighting is a point-based competition. Competitors have to win by two points, and they gain points by contacting the opponent’s body.

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