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When fire alarms sounded in the Copeland Avenue apartments last Wednesday, Darlene Pye knew she had no time to waste. “I got out with a coat and my purse,” she says. “Everything else went.” The next day, as Pye shopped for new clothes, her friend Laurie Dumont came along to help. “It’s just things that you lost,” said Dumont, who lost all her own things in a trailer fire several years ago. “You can get things back, I told her. We can’t get Darlene back.” Burning for nearly 12 straight hours, Houston Fire Chief Jim Daigneault says the fire that tore through the tar roof of the three-storey
apartment building at Copeland and 11th Street on Wednesday week ranks among largest structural fires Houston has seen. Twenty one people lost their homes. But everyone got out safely thanks to Chris Bailey, who was staying in one of the building’s 15 apartments, and an off-duty police officer who ran into the burning apartment to bang on doors. Bailey says it all started when his third-floor neighbour knocked on his door and asked for help after falling asleep on the couch with a lit cigarette. “When I went in, his whole couch was on fire,” Bailey said. “I went with buckets of water, to try and douse it out at first, but it was too far gone. The roof was starting to catch on fire.” At that point, Bailey
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he is submitting an environmental assessment application to build an oil refinery on behalf of Kitimat Clean Ltd., a company owned by Black. The application to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office is expected this fall. The proposed refinery would be big enough to process all the diluted bitumen carried by Enbridge’s proposed Northern
Gateway pipeline. Black said he has had extensive discussions with Enbridge and other players in the Canadian oil industry, but none has so far offered to back the project. Black said he will use his own money to finance the proposal through environmental assessment, which he expects to cost several million dollars. See OIL on Page 3
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FIRE from Page 1 Irvine praised fire, ambulance and District of Houston crews for responding so quickly and in such big numbers on Wednesday. A provincial government program run by the District saw fire victims through their first 72 hours of hotel bills, meals and clothing costs. But tenants say just one of the 15 Copeland Avenue apartments had renter’s insurance. At Houston Community Services, relief organizer Myrna Arnold said HCS, the Salvation Army and local churches are all coordinating longerterm help. “We need everything,” she said. “Beds, right now, are probably the biggest need.” By Friday, donations of furniture and clothes were already piling up in a spare room set aside for storage at the Houston Mall. Rick Apperson of the Salvation Army said the goods would start going out to victims early this week. People have been very generous, he said, adding that they could still use kitchen supplies. Speaking from his home in Vancouver last Friday, building owner Keith Stark said it’s too soon to say what will happen next for the burned-
“The response by community, from what I’ve seen from down here, almost puts Vancouver to shame.”
“ out apartments. “I haven’t even got my mind around that yet,” he said. “I’m shocked.” Stark said he and building manager Goldie Smitlener returned all the tenants’ security deposits last week and are making calls out to other building owners to find replacement apartments and furniture. As of last Friday, several residents said they had already found new apartments, either in other buildings downtown or up the hill on Mountain View Drive. “The response by community, from what I’ve seen from down here, almost puts Vancouver to shame,” Stark added. “I think it’s been phenomenal.”
Firefighters battle pair of major fires in less than two weeks Standing in the fire hall just half a block away from the burned-out Copeland apartments, Houston Fire Chief Jim
- Keith Stark Daigneault said the fact the building is still standing shows how well his crew did on Wednesday. Twenty two volunteer firefighters working on all three Houston fire engines battled the fire from 8:20 p.m. Wednesday until just after sunrise. The last crew was still dousing hot spots until 10:11 a.m. Thursday. Daigneault said after starting in the third-floor, the fire mostly burned in the building’s tar roof. At one point, firefighters hauled two hoses on top of the single-storey strip mall behind the apartments to get a wider angle for spraying fire-retarding foam over the burning tar. “It helped a little bit, but not enough to count,” Daigneault said. “With these types of roofs, it just takes lots of water.” Power lines proved a big challenge to firefighters on Wednesday. At about 9:30 p.m., the rush of water from their fire hoses caused to BC Hydro power
lines to touch and short-circuit, blowing out fuses with a loud bang and flash of white light that surprised the crowd of onlookers below. For safety, BC Hydro cut power to 55 customers around the building. After working for 16 straight hours Wednesday, crews returned the next day to replace burned out power lines and get all the power restored. Daigneault said that after fighting the apartment fire and a townhouse fire on Park Lane less than two weeks ago, his crew has had a lot of experience. “It takes the cobwebs out,” he said. “You start to do scene accountability better, because you’re doing it real life, in real time.” Houston RCMP ruled both fires accidental. “People have to be observant about what they’re doing,” Daigneault said. “If you’re smoking, pay attention to where your cigarettes are. If you’re cooking on the stove, pay attention to what’s cooking. Just don’t walk away.” For his part, resident Rick Irvine says he’s just happy that everyone got out unhurt. “Things are going to be okay,” he said. “I’m going to go to church on Sunday, let me tell you that.”
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Refinery would handle oil sands bitumen OIL from Page 1 Black said he will use his own money to finance the proposal through environmental assessment, which he expects to cost several million dollars. After that, he said investors would be needed to complete it, assuming both the refinery and the pipeline receive approval. He has had preliminary meetings with Kitimat and Terrace councils, as well as the Haisla and Kitselas First Nations in the region. The proposed site is a 3,000-hectare Crown industrial property between Terrace and Kitimat. Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan spoke by phone to the news conference, offering encouragement for the proposal. But Black acknowledged he does not yet have formal support from communities or investors. “I see myself as a catalyst to make this
happen,” said Black, who first proposed the idea to the province and the industry seven years ago when he was chairman of the B.C. Progress Board. Black is working with Glenn McGinnis, a consulting engineer and former manager of the Ioco oil refinery in Port Moody. “We want it [the Kitimat refinery] to be the cleanest and greenest upgrading and refining site in the world,” McGinnis said. The refinery would produce 240,000 barrels per day of diesel, 100,000 barrels per day of gasoline and 50,000 barrels per day of kerosene or aviation fuel, refined from heavy oil. Among those attending the news conference was Art Sterritt, executive director of the Coastal First Nations, a group in the Kitimat area that has strongly opposed the pipeline proposal. Sterritt disputed Black’s assertion that
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s every hockey season approaches, my mind fills with memories of Les Glorieux, the Habs, the Montreal Canadiens. It’s been a while since the Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup, but as a true Habs fan hope springs eternal with every new season. Except for this season. Apparently, the owners of National Hockey League teams and the players are having trouble finding consensus on a new collective bargaining agreement. Boo hoo, I don’t care. Whether it be the Canadiens, the Vancouver Canuckleheads or that team from Toronto, I don’t care. As with any other enterprise, the players want more money and the team owners want to make more money. After years of skyrocketing salaries and owners pocketing enough money to keep their private jets running while they go for a round of golf, both sides have reached the point of uncontrolled greed. The NHL team owners say they need to protect the teams that aren’t flush with cash. Why? Do you see Apple or Samsung running to the rescue of Blackberry? The typical argument from the players is that their careers are potentially short due to the nature of the game. With one hit their careers, as hockey players, could be over. Because of this uncertainty players are asking for and receiving big salaries that can exceed $10 million a year. By that standard journalists around the world should be looking to make at least 10 times as much as hockey players. In 2012, and the year’s not over yet, more than 20 journalists have been killed doing their job. University faculty get killed as do aid workers, not by their peers but by those who object to their views, their purpose. There are many, in fact too many people who would be only too happy to get just a day’s salary from a hockey player. The bottom line is there’s too much money involved for the game’s own good. Cap salaries at $1 million, of course cut ticket prices and then we’ll see how many players are willing to dish out dirty hits or tolerate dirty hits. The purest form of hockey, or any other sport for that matter is played by the youngest players, they play the game for the love of the game, that’s where my money’s going. — The Interior News
Oda’s pension needs chopping
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hen former I n t e r national Cooperation Minister Bev Oda’s resignation went into effect on July 31, it brought more questions about what’s wrong with the special treatment the folks we elect receive in Ottawa. Oda has been under a dark cloud of suspicion and ridicule for her outlandish spending habits that were being paid for by the country’s taxpayers. Her spending habits are welldocumented, as she has billed taxpayers for everything from chauffeured limousines to a $16 glass of orange juice and luxurious accommodations at
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“That’s a pretty nice payout for someone who has only served seven years.”
London’s Savoy Hotel. She later paid back the difference between the costs of the two hotels. However, some other questions about Oda’s spending habits abroad have yet to be resolved. Records show she modified the amounts related to expenses on a number of recent trips, but has refused to reveal why those figures were changed. She was later forced to apologize to the House of Commons
when a document turned up, showing that Canadian International Development Agency officials had actually OK’d the funding, but the then Minister of International Development had the word “not” inserted into the approval form. She had become an embarrassment for the federal Conservative government, and the power brokers could no longer defend her by ignoring the public
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outcry. So, Ms. Oda was forced to take the high road and resigned. While she rightfully lost her $233,247 salary, her car and driver, and allowances for travel and housing, Canadian taxpayers are still on the hook for her gold-plated pension. Ms. Oda’s pension will give her more than $50,000 a year. The pension is indexed to inflation, so it will be increased every year with the cost of living and it’s guaranteed for the rest of her life. Should anything happen to the retired parliamentarian, a surviving spouse is entitled to 60 per cent of the money for life.
Guest View Ken Alexander That’s a pretty nice payout for someone who has only served seven years. It’s outrageous that someone who has blatantly disrespected the taxpayers with her outlandish spending should live so high off the hog for the rest of her life. This has to change, but it will only happen if we, the taxpayers, make it happen.
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“I sometimes think they should, sometimes think they shouldn’t. I haven’t decided yet.”
“I think we should have a refinery but I’m not sure where, probably near the oil sands because then it’s safer to transport.”
“They still have to go through native territory and if they get a breakage it will still affect the fisheries. If they refine it, refine it in Alberta.”
“I’m not for it. They can’t guarantee no leaks. The oil refinery is just for the owners benefit, to make money. They don’t care about the environment.”
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In light of former International Cooperation minister Bev Oda’s resignation, many have commented on her
record as a politician, a minister and an expert on expensive orange juice. However, what has been missing from this commentary is what has happened to our foreign aid under her watch.
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Under Ms. Oda, Canada’s contribution to foreign aid has declined in absolute and percentage terms, and has moved away from aid for the poorest of the poor and towards countries that can offer political advantage. We are now spending
$3.5 billion a year providing little to no help to those who need it most. In my eyes, this is distinctly unCanadian. There has been a long-standing belief in our country that aid should not be about what’s in our interest, but instead
it is about doing the right thing and using our aid dollars the most effective way possible. Minister Oda and the Conservative government had the opportunity over the past four years to do just that, and to make substantial
contribution to the world. Instead they chose to use foreign aid to push their narrow-minded political and economic agenda. As Canadians, we trust our government to spend our money on worthy causes and meaningful initiatives.
But it’s hard to make good spending decisions about the poorest of the poor when you’re drinking orange juice at luxury hotels like the Savoy. John McKay Liberal MP, Scarborough Guildwood
Province’s liquor laws finally effective H “The watchdog now has ere’s a summer scene being played out all over North America. Family van pulls up to the corner store to stock up on a few camping essentials: pop, chips, hot dogs, a case of beer and a bottle of vodka. Not in B.C. you say? It happens every day at rural agency liquor stores around the province. As with many other issues, there is one reality for urban B.C. and another for the rest of us. Selling booze in grocery stores would presumably create anarchy in B.C cities and towns, but villagers and their visitors somehow manage it, just as everyone does across the line in Washington or Alaska. These rural agency
stores are “flyspeck operators,” sniffs an acquaintance who spent his career as a union activist in government liquor stores. Picture dusty old bottles on a rickety shelf, greedy owners and poorly trained clerks more likely to sell to under-age drinkers. S i m i l a r generalizations can be heard about the hundreds of private liquor stores that have popped up around B.C. since they were legalized. And in fact there have been more violations in private stores, revealed in sting operations run by liquor inspectors. In the year ended March 31, 54 private stores were caught selling to a minor, for an 84 per cent compliance rate.
Only four government stores were caught, a pass rate of 96 per cent. Five rural agency stores were tested, and one flunked. But here is the telling statistic. In 2010, the government allowed liquor inspectors to employ actual minors to test stores. Previously, they hired people who looked young but were old enough to buy alcohol, As late as 2009, two out of three stores (government or otherwise) sold to them. Problem is, that’s not an actual offence. Now liquor inspectors send in undercover teens, and relieve them of the evidence when they are allowed to buy booze. The watchdog now has teeth, and compliance has
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teeth, and complaince has jumped.”
jumped. The government glossed over the poorer performance of private stores. But in fairness, three times as many private stores as government ones were targeted in the new inspections, and the gap is narrow. Government stores also have a huge builtin financial advantage in their wholesale rate, and are generally overstaffed by private sector standards. The B.C. Liberals also moved this spring to make rural
agency stores easier to establish. Regulation changes brought the minimum population served from 300 down to 200, and eliminated a vague requirement for a “bona fide community” to exist around the store. Meanwhile, the big booze story this year is cabinet minister Rich Coleman’s plan to sell B.C.’s warehouse and distribution monopoly to a private contractor. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union has protested, despite assurances that their
jobs will continue. B.C.’s burgeoning craft beer industry has looked to Alberta’s all-private model and predicts higher costs. The B.C. Liberal government has been on the defensive from the start, with the NDP pointing to the paper trail of lobbyists with an apparent inside track. It’s great politics, but it matters little to consumers in an increasingly competitive but heavily taxed business. Another new regulation took effect this summer, creating a $525 fine for adults serving minors, on the job, at home or as a bootlegger. Parents who provide booze for their own under-age children are exempted.
B .C. Views Tom Fletcher Previously, penalties applied only to licensed establishments. If the issue really is public safety and teen binge drinking, the key job for government is to regulate sales effectively. Once that is done, no justification remains for government liquor sales.
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Pigs fly at Topley’s Country Grill Jackie Lieuwen At the Country Grill, pigs are everywhere you look—cross-stitched pigs, pig magnets, pig water glasses, shelves and shelves full of pig figurines. “I have no idea how many pigs there are,” says Sharron Matthias, co-owner of Topley’s one and only café. At last count, the pigs were tallied at about 900. But that was two years ago, she added, and new pigs keep coming. The Country Grill is a 38-seat, home-style café, known for delicious pies as well as its pig decor. Before settling down in Houston, owners Sharron and Earl both lived in large cities. Sharron, a city girl from Vancouver, said it was quite a culture shock when they started out on Earl’s hobby farm, keeping mostly pigs and chickens. “But I loved it,” she says. It was through those live pigs that the Matthias’ collection began. When friends gave the Matthias’ a few pig ornaments, they “just stuck them in a corner and didn’t think anything of it,” Sharron said. “And then people thought that we were collecting and it just started!” Now, pig ornaments come to them from all over the world. Some are dropped off, while others are mailed in, often by people who have heard about the café from friends. In the summer, Sharron says that she usually
Earl and Sharron Matthias with their favourite pigs, one that sings and one that rolls across the counter laughing gets at least one pig a day. She now has boxes of pigs in the back room and has to rotate her display because they’ve run out of room. Earl says Sharron’s favourite is the Rolly Polly pig—a stuffed pig that rolls across the counter laughing when you press a button. Earl’s favourite is a pig that sings. Plenty of the Country Grill pigs are world travellers. One came from Thailand after the two girls who were travelling with it walked into the Country Grill and decided it was a perfect resting place because the pig would have so much
company. Another pig, one with more sentimental value, is from England. It was donated by a couple who had come every summer for six years until the wife died from cancer. “I got it after she died with a letter to remember her by,” Sharron said. “I get teary eyes now just thinking about it.” Sharron said the best part of running the café is meeting all kinds of people. Besides locals, customers include yearly regulars from Terrace and Vancouver Island, she said. And many new customers come
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after hearing about the pigs and pie from friends. “It’s amazing—word of mouth,” said Sharron. “You get people from Georgia coming up and saying, ‘Oh yeah, our friends were here, they told us we had to stop. You’ve got the best pie.” All the pies are home-made at the café—the fruit pies by Earl and the cream pies by Sharron. The two split the rest of the café managing as well. Earl handles most of the baking, prep and maintenance work, while Sharron does all the cooking, bookkeeping and business. For the past decade, waitress Brenda Wright has joined the couple for the busy summer months. She loves showing off the pigs, she says, especially the battery-powered favourites that laugh and sing. Earl and Sharron paid off the café’s mortgage two years ago, 14 years after they bought it. Community Futures helped the Matthias’ a lot in that first year, said Sharron, advising them on how to run the books and handle other licensing and staffing issues. The building was in rough shape at first, but now the whole thing is nearly redone. That didn’t come without some tough years, especially after some Topley families moved to Houston following the closure of Topley Elementary, and when the Topley convenience store next door shut down its gas pumps. But the business is doing well, with the mortgage paid off, the store re-opening its gas pumps, and news of the Topley pigs spreading around the world.
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Timber report aims to save forestry jobs By Andrew Hudson Houston Today
If no steps are taken to lessen the blow of the pine beetle epidemic, a new report says eight out of 24 interior sawmills may be forced to close within the next 20 years. Facing that scenario, a special committee of seven B.C. MLAs recommends logging forests once ruled too costly to cut. That is one of 22 proposals made Wednesday by the bipartisan committee, which toured Houston and 14 other interior forestry towns this summer. Other recommendations include updating B.C.’s forests inventory, improving silviculture and giving some forestry companies greater control of their tenures so they are more likely to harvest all the quality timber available. While the report notes that MLAs heard little desire to start logging protected areas such old-growth forests and wildlife corridors, it says the pine-beetle epidemic is serious enough to warrant case-by-case reviews of those protections. “The purpose of the reviews is to ensure that the plans are meeting their origi-
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Special Committee on Timber Supply committee chair John Rustad releases the committee’s report in Prince George August 15. nal intent, given the changes in the forest that have occurred as a result of the mountain pine beetle epidemic,” says the report, pointing out many forests are so badly hit by the pine beetle that there is little left to protect. John Rustad, the B.C. Liberal MLA for Nechako-Lakes and chair of the committee, said its members were aware that industry was nervous about any dramatic shifts springing from their report. Rustad also said that although the question of whether
to rebuild a Burns Lake sawmill was not directly within their mandate, the committee felt they should also weigh in on that issue. “We tried to come up with solutions we thought were reasonable,” he said. One recommendation that did not make the final cut was the idea, floated in a government memo, of merging the Morice and Bulkley timber supply areas. Mayor Bill Holmberg told the committee in June that he and the rest
of Houston council “vehemently opposed” that idea, which he said would put local sawmills at an unfair disadvantage. That view was echoed by Don Kayne, president of Canadian Forest Products, which owns one of Houston’s two largest sawmills. Kayne told the committee that such mergers would “send shockwaves through the industry,” and said it would be better for government to encourage logging unallocated and undercut forests. Among the many
other recommendations that did make it into the Aug. 15 report was made by West Fraser Timber Ltd., which owns Houston’s other major sawmill. Larry Gardner, the chief forester at West Fraser, suggested government improve and expand its forestry road system. Specifically, he suggested building roads north of Houston and Smithers into the Fort St. James district. Later on Wednesday, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson said the ministry will work quickly to put the committee’s report into action. “We’ll have an action plan in response to all the recommendations by September,” Thomson said. With files from DeLynda Pilon, Prince George Free Press
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Police to discourage public drinking By Andrew Hudson Houston Today
Houston RCMP held nine people in custody for being drunk in public last Friday. “It’s something we’re trying to address and discourage,” said RCMP Sergeant Stephen Rose. Public intoxication can lead to $115 ticket, Rose said, as well as a stay in police custody. Actually drinking alcohol in public can result in a $230 fine. Rose said for the most part, Houston RCMP get involved when other residents phone in to report noisy disturbances or people passed out in public.
If young people have been drinking, Rose said police do all they can to return them to a responsible adult. “In the case of adults, that’s a bit tougher,” he said. If an adult is so drunk they can’t care for themselves, Rose
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FIRE IN HOUSTON 15 Homeless in Apartment fire on Copeland Avenue At top left, fire fighters douse the apartment building at 11th Street and Copeland Avenue to stop the third-floor fire from spreading to lower floors. At top right, a crowd gathers to watch as the apartment and nearby power lines burn. At centre, right, a firefighter breaks during the 14-hour battle. At centre, left, firefighters douse keep the fire at bay using houses and enginemounted water cannons. At bottom, all three Houston fire engines spray through Wednesday night and into the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 16. Andrew Hudson photos/ Houston Today
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GET SET GO Dozens of drag racers faced off on the Houston airstrip on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the 16th annual Houston Drags. Above, racers burn rubber waiting for green at the start of the 1/4 mile race. The lights are bracketed so that vehicles of any top speed, including the motorcycle at left, can race each other. At bottom right, Houston’s own Dallas Lundrigan revvs up for a run. Dan Mesec/Black Press
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Please keep your announcements as brief as possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is 4 p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as space permits. Items will be accepted via fax, email or dropped at the office. No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.com
The Houston Community Garden invites everyone to a Community BBQ at the Garden (3rd and Copeland). Thursday August 23rd from 11-2. Houston Secondary School - Office hours for the summer are: Aug. 20 – Aug. 31 (8:30am – 3pm) Counsellor hours are Aug. 27 – Aug. 30. 1st day of school is Tues., Sept. 4. HSS webpage: http:// hssweb.sd54.bc.ca Houston Public Library Events... Summer Reading Club Wind-up Party and BBQ will be held on Wed., Aug. 22 from 11am to 1pm.
Baby & Me: Wed: 10-1am; Story Time: Wed: 1:30-2:30pm; Toddler Time: Fri: 10 to 11am; Phone 250-845-2256 for more info on any of the above events or to register. Houston Community Services is open Mon. thru Fri. from 9am to 4pm We have clothing to give
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Pleasant Valley Community Market in Houston - Fridays 10AM - 3PM in Steelhead Park (Hwy 16) across from “The Flyrod”. There will be fresh produce, baking, crafts and preserves. To become a vendor or for more information contact Cindy at 250-845-2222.
“Fit For Life.” Senior Exercise @ Cottonwood Manor on Mon., Wed., & Fri. @10 a.m. Call Hanne 845-7414 or Bunny 845-7110.
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Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1pm in the Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is Seniors Centre. General Meeting (we have not been able to get a Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings quorum in months, members please attend) & fire practices every Tues., 7 p.m. at the Fire The Houston Retirement Housing Society is asking Hall. interested parties to provide their names for future vacancies at our Pleasant Valley Village apartments. Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., 11 a.m. Bible study is Thurs. at 7 p.m. Please call Roberta@250-845-2257.
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Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a fire practice: Thurs. @ 1930 hrs (7:30 pm)
Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd Seniors Bingo is every Tues. at 7 p.m. at Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices Cottonwood Manor. Entry is $1. Come out and every Thurs. at 7:30 pm. enjoy a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes! Topley Victory Church services: 10:30 a.m.
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Willow Grove Ladies Night August 14, 2012 - Number of Golfers: 43 Sponsor: Bulkley Valley Credit Union Raffle: Golf Bag & Clubs: Kim Johnson
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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Labour Day is a time to reflect on the contribution of working people to the building of our great nation.
Wildfire burning at Morice Lake park By News Staff Houston Today
ICBC reprimanded By Kolby Solinsky Black Press
Finance minister Kevin Falcon on Thursday detailed the government’s review of ICBC, and its rising wages and staffing since 2007. When the 2008 recession hit, Falcon said, the rest of the world and the rest of the corporations in B.C. scaled back its wages and its work force, but ICBC’s continued to grow. While he applauded
the Crown corp. on much of its work since that time, Falcon said this will have to change. “The combination of more people and higher wages is both unacceptable and something is going to change and change very quickly,” he said. After the review was released, ICBC CEO Jon Schubert resigned from his post, effective in November, although he will be paid by ICBC as a consultant until next June.
Willow Grove Men’s Night August 15, 2012 Sponsor: BC Bearing (Motion Canada) Number of Golfers: 36 Sunlife KP (Ron Morris): J. Kushniryk Food Market KP (Bob Wheaton): R. Edgar 2nd Shot KP (Everyone): R. Silbernagel 0-14 KP: I. Smith 15+ KP: P. Vanbergen LD: L. Flynn Low Gross 0-14: 1. R. Leffers 32 2. A. Slaney 35 3. E. Himech 36
Low Net 0-14: 1. J. Kush 31 2. P. Doyle 32CB 3. R. Timms 32CB
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Low Net 15+: 1. P. Vanbergen 28.5 2. R. Edgar 29 3. M. Bowes 30.5
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A lightning-sparked wildfire is burning in Morice Lake Provincial Park between Atna and Morice lakes. As of Saturday, the fire had reached 250 hectares in size after burning for nearly a week and was sending smoke as far as Kitimat and Smithers. Fire fighters deployed a helicopter to make sure the wildfire does not burn two park cabins.
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Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ±Until August 31, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 5.0L and get 4.99% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $40,099 at 4.99% APR for up to 36 months with $1,600 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $399, total lease obligation is $15,964 and optional buyout is $16,040. Offer includes Total Price Adjustment of $11,316. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Total Price Adjustment is deducted. Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,700, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2013 Escape 1.6L EcoBoost FWD: [9.1L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy / 2013 Edge 3.5L V6 FWD 6-speed Automatic transmission: [11.1L/100km (25MPG) City, 7.2L/100km (39MPG) Hwy / 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [14.9L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. †When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ◆◆Projected best in class fuel economy based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped 2011 Ford vs. 2010 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ◆Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. 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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin. He lost his 13 year old battle with cancer on the 20th of July, 2012, in Hospice House in Kelowna, with his family at his side. Martin was born at home in Houston, B.C., to Hinke and Rienk Harkema on December the 3rd, 1950. Predeceased by his Mom and Dad, brother Tom and sister Helen. Left to mourn and always love him are his wife, Connie of 39 years. Children, Corie, sons Craig (Tammy) and Cody. Grandchildren, Kelsie, Kendra, Emerson and Elliott, great grandchildren Ever and Corvin. Brother and sisters, Bill (Anne) of Vancouver, Ida in Vernon, Wilma (Bernie) in Prince George, Julia (George) in Holland, Bertha in Enderby and Nancy (Clark) in Abbotsford. His mother in law Freida and family. Also left to mourn him are several nieces and nephews and friends from all over BC. Martin grew up in Houston, B.C.. He was a hard working man and loved the outdoors. Martin spent many years working “up North” for Barrick Gold at Eskay Creek, along side his friend, Robin Harmati. Martin retired early because of his fight with cancer, so he spent a lot of time gardening at home and doing reno’s on the house. He loved his family and enjoyed “Happy Hour” on Quigley Mountain in Kelowna. He was a passionate reader and would always be looking for another book. He was extremely proud of his home and garden that he and Connie worked on together. We will always miss your beautiful blue eyes, your smile, your laugh, and your generous heart. The family would like to thank all the nurses in the Hospice House in Kelowna for their wonderful care during this time.
An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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The District of Houston is seeking applications for the position of Director of Finance. This is a senior municipal management position that reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer. This position is responsible for performing the statutory duties of the financial officer as set out in Section 149 of the Community Charter. The role includes but is not limited to investing municipal funds; expending the municipality’s money according to Council’s authorization; ensuring accurate records and full accounts of the financial affairs of the municipality are prepared and maintained; exercising control and supervision over all other financial affairs of the municipality; developing short and long range forecasts and plans; supervising financial employees; and overseeing the Financial Information Systems. The successful candidate will be an experienced senior financial manager with a professional designation who has proven leadership abilities and excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills. Qualifications for this position include a professional accounting designation, or an equivalent level of education and experience, with a minimum of five years work experience, preferably in a local government setting. Knowledge of the Community Charter, Local Government Act and municipal accounting principles would be an asset. This position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period. The District of Houston offers a competitive salary and management benefits package. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your cover letter, resume outlining qualifications and experience and identifying at least two references marked ‘Confidential’ by 5:00 pm, September 7, 2012 to: Linda Poznikoff, CAO District of Houston PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used only for the purpose of job selection.
The District of Houston is looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to assume the role of Corporate Services Officer. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer as a key member of the senior management team, the Corporate Services Officer responsibilities include but are not limited to performing the statutory role of corporate officer as set out in the Community Charter including the preparation of agendas, minutes, correspondence and research for all meetings of Council, archiving, minutes of other meetings, bylaws and other records of the business of the local government and its committees and providing access to records, certifying bylaws and other documents, administering oaths and affirmations, declarations and affidavits. You will have a good understanding of parliamentary procedures, and BC Municipal Legislation including but not limited to the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and Robert’s Rules of Order. The position is also responsible for Civic and School Board Elections and Board of Variance. The preferred candidate will have • Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail • Excellent problem-solving skills • Excellent interpersonal skills – must tactfully and professionally deal with various levels of government officials, members of the public and fellow employees • Superior oral and written communication skills • Proficient in computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic agenda and minute software • Experience in public sector corporate administration, preferably in the municipal sector, is desirable The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in public administration, a certificate in Local Government Administration or a minimum of five (5) years experience at the corporate officer level. Please apply in confidence with a detailed resume and covering letter by 5:00 pm local time, Friday, September 7, 2012 to the attention of: Linda Poznikoff, CAO District of Houston PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used only for the purpose of job selection.
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HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, Houston Phone: 845-2678 • Pastor: Mike McIntyre
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Houston Fellowship Baptist Church 3790 C.R. Matthews Rd. Pastor: Larry Ballantyne
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HOUSTON PELLET is currently accepting resumes to fill a variety of positions. If you are looking to start a career in the pellet industry, we want to hear from you. Please apply in person at the Houston Pellet plant, by fax at 250-845-5137, or by email to jeff.johnston@pinnaclepellet.com
Houston Link to Learning (HLL) is looking for an
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR for the Ready Set Learn program. Full job description and details can be picked up at the front desk of the Northwest Community College or email manager@houstonlinktolearning.ca For further information contact Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning 845-2727. Deadline for applications is September 4th, 2012 at 4:00pm.
At Bulkley Valley Credit Union we love what we do. We work as a team. We contribute to our community. We serve our members every day. Join our team. As a Member Services Representative you will experience a flexible schedule, a competitive wage, and great benefits. But there’s more. We provide outstanding learning opportunities if you are up for the challenge. And we will value your contribution. We currently have an opening for a Part-Time Member Services RepresentativeCash Services in our Houston Branch for an energetic, detail-oriented person with a high school diploma and relevant training and/or experience. If you have exceptional service skills, are community minded, take initiative, are solution oriented and love working as part of a team, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume to: Tanya Amonson, Branch Manager at: tamonson@bvcu.com 2365 Copeland Ave. Box 1480 Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Application deadline: August 24th, 2012 To learn more about us please visit www.bvcu.com
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Professional/ Management CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR. Chwk Bridge Const Co has an immediate opening for an exp and energetic estimator. The successful candidate will be able to analyze and prepare estimates for bridges, precast products and earthworks. This is a full time position. Wages TBD with experience. Must be selfmotivated and able to work independently. Email resume with a handwritten cover letter to info@iotaconstruction.com or fax to 604702-0620. No phone calls.
Trades, Technical ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103. QUALITY CONTROL person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com
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This FSP amendment is available for review from July 30, 2012 to September 30, 2012, at Canfor’s of¿ce on the Morice River Road in Houston, B.C. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments to review are recommended.
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The Valley operating area (trap line TR0608T006) was amended out of our FSP during a FSP extension process to allow for further consultation of that area. This amendment is to bring that same area back into the plan with no net area change.
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