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Bill and Evelyn Jaarsma, their son Keith and grandchildren Cade and Brielle, set out on the Helen Sullivan Memorial 5th annual Walk/Bike/Run/Stroll on Sept. 22. Thirty-five people participated in the event, raising $8,600 for the Houston Retirement Housing Society, twice as much as last year.
Park fires make for smokey skies Smoky skies in the B.C. Interior are the result of several large forest fires, including the Entiako Lake fire in the northeast corner of Tweedsmuir Park. The smoke from these fires has drifted down the coast to Bella Coola, east to Prince George and as far south as Kamloops. The Entiako Lake fire is currently estimated at 6,120 hectares. It is a “modified
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currently working to stop the fire’s spread toward the east. They have widened an existing road and will be burning off forest fuels between the road and the main fire to block its advance. If weather conditions remain favourable, 21 firefighters and a fire ignition specialist (burn-off supervisor) are scheduled to perform this controlled burn over the next few
days. It will be ignited from the air and by hand. Firefighting crews, aircraft and heavy equipment will be on site to ensure that the fire does not spread past the fireguards that crews have established. More information about the Entiako Lake fire is available online at: http://bcwildf i re. c a / h p r S c r i p t s / WildfireNews/OneFire. asp?ID=466
Last Tuesday evening, an angler from Anchorage, Alaska was mauled by a grizzly bear along the Morice River. The attack occurred around 7:30 p.m., 23 kilometres up the Morice River Road, as the fisher was preparing to leave the area, Supervisor for the Bulkley Stikine Zone with the Conservation Officer Service Kevin Nixon said. “It was a very serious attack,” Nixon said. “He suffered severe injuries to his face and many puncture wounds and claw wounds to the upper torso.” The 65-year-old angler, whose name has not been released pending contact with family, is lucky to have survived the attack, Nixon said. Despite the severity of his injuries, the fisher crawled approximately 300 metre back to his vehicle along the Morice River Road where he was spotted by a woman driving by who upon noticing the wounds called emergency services. The victim was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Smithers, stabilized and medevaced to Vancouver General Hospital. Based on what Nixon described as,
“difficult communication,” the angler believes he surprised a grizzly sow with at least one cub. The Conservation Office Service closed off the area where the attack occurred and searched by foot and
the attack. “It was just a whole bunch of bad luck,” Nixon said. “We’re confident it was a defensive attack, there was at least one cub, maybe two, but we’re not sure.” The area of the
by air, but didn’t locate the bear or the cub(s), although the area did have abundant signs indicating bears were in the area, including fur, scat, and claw marks on trees. Based on what the angler said and an investigation at the site, Nixon believes the angler had kneeled, behind two fallen cottonwood trees on a gravel bar, to put his gear away. The sow approached but didn’t see the angler until he stood up to leave which startled the bear and provoked
attack remains cordonned off. Such attacks are rare in the Bulkley Valley, Nixon, whose been in the area for 22 years, said. “Other than a couple of attacks around Burns Lake and a couple of minor attacks in the Hazeltons, we haven’t had an attack like this around Smithers in years,” he said. Nixon advised anyone fishing or walking along rivers to make sure they make plenty of noise and keep an eye out for bear signs.
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Building skills Respect has been the cornerstone of our relationships with Aboriginal groups across Canada. That’s respect on their terms, not ours. And that means having an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the values and the issues that are important to them. When we started talking to Aboriginal communities about the Northern Gateway Project, they told us, unequivocally, that they wanted meaningful, long-term involvement in the labour force. That’s why we established a $1.5-million Gateway Education and Training Fund — and it’s not dependent, in any way, upon Northern Gateway regulatory approval. This fund supports training initiatives based in the pipeline, construction, and energy sectors. It is not training for the sake of training; it is totally focused on employment outcomes. And along Northern Gateway right-ofway communities, Enbridge is already connecting industry and community to help create Aboriginal career opportunities. Catherine Pennington, Northern Gateway’s Supervisor of Community Education, Training, and Skills Development, reports that we’re already co-funding training programs for surveyors and ironworkers. We’re purchasing seats in existing Aboriginal trades programs, and partnering with provincial and federal bodies to help develop skilled tradespeople in the areas
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Take the flu shot In any war, it’s important to not only pick your battles, but also to have your strategy in place before you venture onto the battlefield. In the conflict between the nurses union and Ministry of Health, the current skirmish over flu shots seems to be an ill-conceived strategy. First the government, in their heavyhanded traditional approach, have delivered the decision all public health care workers need to choose between receiving a flu shot or wearing a mask while at work. Of course, they say they’ve based their decision on what’s best for the patients and we can appreciate that a long, protracted discussion with the union on this issue could see the implementation of the safety protocol delayed well beyond the flu season, but the government is once again ignoring the optics on their decision-making style. On the other hand, protecting patients in a public health environment that is riddled with examples of people contracting diseases within the confines of a hospital, nursing home, clinic or other health facility would seem to suggest a flu shot for the staff entrusted with patient care would be a sound idea. Evidence appears to support the premise the flu shot doesn’t infect the recipient with the flu strains covered by the vaccine, so why not support a measure that provides more patient protection? Come on people, let’s choose our battles. At some point, it’s just as important to be conciliatory as it is to be confrontational. For many years, the flu shot has been gaining ground with a wider and wider implementation net. Remember the outrage when a hockey team received their flu shots before some seniors groups? Not every decision by government or unions needs to create an opportunity for outrage. Take the shot, be protected, help ensure the safety of your patients. Quesnel Cariboo Observer
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Laundry and leg lifts Nine years ago when I was running my own daycare, I encouraged the kids to tidy up by making it into a game and singing this Barney classic with them: “Clean up, clean up, everybody clean up. Clean, clean up, everybody do your share.” For some reason, this song doesn’t work on my husband. “It looks fine in here,” he will say in a room full of chaos. “Under the clutter it’s clean.” Personally, I don’t care how clean it is under the clutter, I just want everything put away. I do my best to accomplish this with the limited time I have, but strangely enough, once this goal is achieved in our home, the tidiness never lasts long.
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“I’ll tell you how to make housekeeping more rewarding,” my friend told me recently. “You make it part of your daily exercise routine. Kill two birds with one stone.” I’m not into killing birds, but I am into deriving more satisfaction from something as mundane and never ending as housecleaning, so I was all ears. “Schedule a chunk of time in your day, turn up your favourite exercise tunes, and go for it just like you would if you were working out in the gym.” I liked the idea,
but could substituting cleaning with exercise really be an option? “It depends on your output of energy and what you’re doing,” my friend explained. “If you’re just puttering around, no. But if you move swiftly you can definitely build up a sweat and you won’t need to work out later.” Having always fantasized about getting my house cleaned by a professional while I lifted weights elsewhere, reality set in and I started to seriously consider her strategy. Yes, I could do this,
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and while I’m at it, why not turn it up a notch? I could increase the intensity of my cleaning by simply wearing some ankle and wrist weights as I dusted and mopped. I could also do butt clenches and calf raises as I washed dishes, and a sit up for every piece of laundry I picked off the floor to fold. And why stop there? I could apply this physical exertion to other parts of my life as well. Instead of pushing around a shopping cart like I normally do, I could lace up my runners and jog through the store. I could perform walking lunges down the street to pick up the mail. I could do jumping jacks as I cheered for the kids at their soccer games. And an evening stroll around
On a brighte brighter note Lori Welbourne the lake could burn way more calories if I wore a weighted vest and skipped along the walkway instead. The multi-tasking possibilities were endless, but after a few minutes I felt exhausted at the mere thought of them. Maybe my husband’s right: under the clutter it probably is pretty clean. More columns, blogs, cartoons and videos can be found at LoriWelbourne.com
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Generous support Editor: I would like to comment on the Helen Sullivan Memorial Walkathon held Saturday, September 22 in conjunction with the Harvest Festival. As one of the organizers,
I was pleased to see so many participants and to receive donations of over $8,600 in support of their efforts. This community is to be commended for their enduring and generous support of this memorial to the late Helen Sullivan. Funds raised go to support the development of affordable
Jessica Klemp Grade 12
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“The last year of school for me is kind of exciting and better because it’s the last year that I can see my friends every day.”
“Probably seeing friends, like the ones who took long vacations and never came back for a long time.”
“Meeting all my friends and meeting all my wonderful teachers.”
“The Dutch Cupboard candy.”
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living quarters for seniors. I was particularly impressed with the support we received from two groups. Wendy, Janene and Anne-Marie at the Leisure facility assisted with printing materials, publicity and the provision of tents and a water cooler. Two youths at the facility asked if they could carry the supplies. The lo-
cal Cadet Corps, under the leadership of Captain Margaret Murphy provided five volunteer cadets. They were so eager, they arrived an hour early to begin setup. They marshalled the walkers, provided beverage services and did much of the setup and take down. We are truly blessed to have such support by our youth in Houston. Seeing par-
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“We care and we support each other in this community.”
ticipants and youth working together on a common objective was a valued example of full community engagement to achieve an objective.
I would also like to commend the staff at Bulkley Valley Credit Union and the management at A&W for their assistance with the Walkathon.
Saturday was a wonderful day, from the beautiful fall weather to the enjoyment of the participants and the help of the many volunteers. Congratulations again Houston, for showing that we care and we support each other in this community. Bill Arkinstall, member Houston Retirement Housing Society
Stakes go up in the B.C. gas gamble M
ike de Jong’s debut as B.C. finance minister was a grim one. The first financial update for this election year projects a $1.4 billion decline in natural resource revenues from Kevin Falcon’s one and only budget in February. Most of that is from declining natural gas revenues in the next three years. And it’s not just the price of gas that’s lower than the finance ministry’s array of private sector experts had forecast. The volume of B.C. gas sold is down as well, as abundant new sources of shale gas come on-stream in the
U.S. As with oil, that’s currently the only market Canada has. And it wasn’t long ago that the energy ministry was trumpeting its monthly totals for “bonus bids” paid by gas companies for drilling rights in northeastern B.C. That gold rush has wound down as shale deposits are staked and the price falls. De Jong’s response shows how serious this problem is for any B.C. government. He inherits Falcon’s political commitment to present a balanced budget next spring. How he will do that, and be believed in a heated post-HST election campaign, re-
mains a mystery. De Jong announced a hiring freeze for government staff, and a management salary freeze across health care, universities and Crown corporations as well as government operations. He hinted at an even harder line with unions, as the government’s largest employee group continued selective strike action. This, and the familiar vow to rein in travel and other discretionary spending, won’t come close to replacing the lost gas revenues. Asset sales, which Falcon came up with in a desperate effort to dig the
government out of its huge sales tax hole, won’t show up on the books until next year, if they go ahead at all. Raising taxes or fees? Forget it. It’s either cut programs or run another deficit. The one glimmer of hope in what de Jong called the “ugly” resource revenue picture is that natural gas revenues don’t have much farther to fall. And then there is the light at the far end of the tunnel, exports to Asia where the price remains much higher. That project took two important steps forward last week. Spectra Energy and British multinational
BG Group unveiled plans for a third major pipeline to bring northeast gas to the coast, this one to a site near Prince Rupert proposed for a liquefied natural gas facility. And on Friday, the Haisla Nation and the B.C. government announced a land use agreement to develop another LNG export facility on the Douglas Channel near Kitimat. Two proposals in that area have already received federal export permits and financing from global energy players, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean companies. One of the bills jammed through by the
B.C. Liberals in the hectic legislative session this spring was to do away with another of those federal-provincial overlaps that make industrial development so slow and difficult. Ottawa has sole authority to regulate reserve lands, but agreed to delegate that to B.C. and the Haisla, allowing them to pioneer the latest agreement. This is a major breakthrough, not just in the industrial development of northern B.C. but in dismantling the century-old logjam of aboriginal resource claims. At the centre of Premier Christy Clark’s
B .C. Views Tom Fletcher much-promoted jobs plan is the target of having three LNG export terminals and associated pipelines in production by 2020. That now looks like a more realistic target. But the jobs and revenues won’t arrive in time to save the B.C. Liberals from their current predicament.
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Mt. Harry Davis bike trails “a powerhouse” Trail design expert explored Mt. Harry Davis and talked to local mountain bikers last week, getting
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of the year. “That will be enough to get people stopping in Houston for at least the day if not over night, to check it out,” he said, adding that after that they can expand each year based on funding and demand. Refusing to give a price estimate, Scott says the cost will fluctuate significantly
based on several factors, especially community involvement. Talking to Houston’s Town Council on Sept. 17, Scott said there is great potential on Mt. Harry Davis for trails, with beautiful vistas, cool rock outcroppings, and dramatic drainages for things like bridges. See BIKING on Page 12
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/‥/xOffers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Silverado Ext (1SA) and 2012 Silverado Cheyenne Edition Ext (R7H) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Financing Services for 72 months on new or 2012 Silverado Ext/Silverado Cheyenne Ext. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. ‥0.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Financing Services for 84 months on new or 2012 Silverado Ext/2012 Silverado Cheyenne Ext. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $123.27 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $354.62, total obligation is $10,354.62. x$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on select 2012 Silverado Ext/2012 Silverado Cheyenne Ext (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ^ 5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. Conditions and limitations apply. Based on most recent published competitive data available for WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segmentation. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ∞Based on current website competitive information at time of printing. Δ $1,000 ‘GM Truck Owner Loyalty/Conquest Bonus’ incentive is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive). Example: $10,000 purchase price, after tax price is $11,200 ($10,000 plus $1,200 applicable taxes). After applying $1,000 bonus, after tax price is $10,200 ($880 reduced purchase price plus $120 applicable taxes), with the $1,000 credit being the $880 reduction from the purchase price and the $120 reduction in taxes which would have otherwise been payable on the full purchase price. $1,000 bonus is available only to customers who currently own a GM or Competitive Pickup Truck registered and insured (in Canada) in their name for the previous consecutive six months. The bonus may be applied towards the purchase/finance/lease of an eligible new 2012/2013 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra, 2012 MY Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon delivered between September 1, 2012 and October 1, 2012. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). The $1000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. Offer applies to new or demonstrator models. Dealer order or trade may be required. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and may contact GM to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. See your local GM dealer for details. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.
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The Northern Gateway Project is generating healthy debate. British Columbians are asking many important questions like, is this pipeline worth it for BC and its northern communities? The benefits that the Northern Gateway Project will bring to British Columbia are significant. It will create jobs, generate new tax revenue for BC, and strengthen the province’s economy.
New jobs will be created... Many people will be employed to build this project. Here in BC, over 3,000 high-paying construction jobs will be created during the building phase. And over 500 new long-term jobs will open up when it’s completed–jobs to monitor and maintain the pipeline, jobs at the Kitimat Marine Terminal, and indirect jobs in areas such as food and hospitality, accommodations, and transportation. And all right here in BC.
Over $800 million will be spent on local goods and services... During construction, hundreds of millions will be spent in Northern BC on equipment rentals, worker accommodations, trucking and fuel, just to name a few. Businesses will grow and new jobs will bring a steady source of family income, as well as opportunities for young people right out of school. All of this will have a positive impact on local businesses and community stability.
Local communities will have a brighter future... On top of new jobs being created, the project will generate $40 million per year in new tax revenue for BC–that’s $1.2 billion over a period of 30 years. This will make a difference to local communities who can use it to build facilities and strengthen public services.
Enbridge will also provide an additional $100 million to support communities near the pipeline in BC and Alberta. We are also committed to partnerships with Aboriginal communities–funding will be provided for community investment, scholarships and education programs, and Aboriginal business opportunities will be created.
People will learn specialized work skills... Individuals from towns near the pipeline will be given the opportunity to learn the skills needed to work in the energy industry. Enbridge has created the Gateway Education and Training Fund, a $1.5 million commitment that will support training initiatives that focus on pipeline construction skills. The knowledge and experience acquired during the construction phase will serve them well as the demand for skilled workers in the energy sector here in British Columbia, Canada and around the world continues to increase.
New global markets will open opportunities for new growth... As it stands, Canada relies on just one customer for its oil exports. The Northern Gateway Project will provide access to the growing economies and the huge markets of the Pacific Rim eager for our energy, which will increase Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by at least $270 billion over 30 years. So not only will the residents of British Columbia see an increase in tax revenue, employment and long-term job opportunities, they will see the economy strengthened in both their province and country as a new gateway to more trade partners opens up.
The project will bring significant economic benefits to BC. Discover more and join the conversation at benefits.northerngateway.ca.
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It’s a path to our future. ©2012 Northern Gateway Pipelines Inc.
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Right: Houston Corporal Aaron Geary, talks with RCMP Tour de North bikers on Sept. 17, when they stopped for lunch at Houston’s Credit Union.
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RECALL AND INITIATIVE ACT
This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, November 19, 2012 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, February 18, 2013. The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the Province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.
Initiative Advertising: Individuals or organizations who sponsor initiative advertising, other than the proponent and registered opponents, must register with the Chief Electoral Officer before they conduct or publish initiative advertising. Registration applications are available from Elections BC. Who May Sign the Petition: Registered voters as of Monday, November 19, 2012 may sign the initiative petition. Individuals may only sign the petition once, and must sign the petition sheet for the electoral district in which they are registered at the time of signing. Signed petitions are available for public inspection. For More Information: The initiative application and draft Bill are available for public inspection on the Elections BC website and at the Elections BC office at the address below. Location: Suite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C Mailing Address: PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6 Phone: Toll-free: Fax: Email: Website:
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Cops for Cancer, Tour de North, stop at Houston Credit Union on Sept. 17 for a donated lunch which was hosted by Credit Union volunteers. The group of 20 bikers - 17 Northern B.C. RCMP officers, two community bikers and one paramedic, are fund raising for the Canadian Cancer Society. They started in Prince George on Sept. 14 and will end in Prince Rupert on Sept. 20.
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Lost/Disappeared A Push Roller Assembly was taken from Highway 16 from the right of way one (1) km East of Topley at the bottom of Janax Hill off the shoulder of the eastbound lane between the afternoon on August 28th and the morning of August 29th, 2012. This is an important part of a piece of equipment used for shouldering that Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. uses to widen out the highways. If you have any information of who picked up this piece of equipment from the side of the road or where this piece of equipment might be, please call Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. at 250-692-7766 or 250-692-0215.
Fifteen Houston firefighters fought a trailer fire in the Ambassador trailer park on Sept. 17, from 3:19 a.m. until 7:20 a.m. Fire Chief Jim Daigneault says the resident was in the trailer sleeping at the time of the fire. “A neighbour woke him up, told him the place was on fire, to get out,” said Daigneault. Though no one was hurt in the fire, Daigneault says the trailer was a total write-off, and investigation into the fire is ongoing.
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He added that though there are a significant number of design challenges because of past industry, the radio towers and the road, a lot of those things are “blessings in disguise.” When asked about the space potential, Scott replied, “I could build 100 km of trail on the side of that mountain, it’s just a question of how much can you guys support and how much is there a demand for at the moment.” Kelly Favron, a director of Houston Hikers Society, says the southeast slope is another big advantage, because snow melts off quickly giving an early start to the biking season and hopefully drawing Smithers and Burns Lake bikers to begin their training in Houston. Scott says his first focus is on making Mt. Harry Davis a destination for riders, something that compliments, but is different from what is going on in Smithers and Burns Lake – which are both well-known for the mountain scene. Favron adds that, like Sea to Sky and Ride Cariboo, they would like to eventually market the Burns Lake, Houston and Smithers area as a whole. “These road trip set ups are popping up all over western Canada, and this one, I would argue, is 60 per cent on
its way to being a bit of a powerhouse in its own right,” said Scott. With his first focus on drawing tourists to the Houston slope, Scott says he is also looking at how to get Houston developing more of a culture for outdoor recreation, including things like biking, hiking and trail running in the summer, and slackcountry skiing and snowshoeing in winter – all things that could be potentially integrated in the Mt. Harry Davis plans. Favron says that part of it will involve public education, showing people that though there are radical and dangerous aspects to mountain biking, there are also safer aspects that all ages can participate in. Working towards getting Houston more involved in biking, Scott says he is looking at other places in Houston where people could get started to learn and develop biking skills. The Duck pond is super easy trail and a great starting place, but there needs to be some middle ground – the equivalent of a kids’ playground for mountain bikes – that is a controlled area like Scales Park with dirt jumps and pump tracks, said Scott. “That way we can build the local community to really embrace the sport,” Scott said.
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RCMP Renos Construction is underway, building a vehicle inspection garage and storage area onto the back of the Houston RCMP station.
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Ministry issues wildfire smoke advisory The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Northern Health Authority has issued a Wildfire Smoke Advisory for the Bulkley Valley – Lakes District. This airshed is being impacted by smoke from both the Entiako and Atna Lake Fires. Currently, light winds are causing smoke to slowly move up and down the Bulkley Valley and concentrations are highest in Houston and Telkwa. Smoke concentrations vary widely as winds, fire behaviour
and temperatures change. This situation is expected to persist over the weekend. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, contact your health care provider: difficulty in breathing, chest pain or discomfort, and sudden onset of cough or irritation of airways. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, and lung or heart disease.
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Houston Public Library Events... The Houston Public Library will be closed on Sept. 28 & 29 as staff will be attending the North Coast Library Federation Conference in Smithers. October is “Canadian Library Month” have you been in for a visit lately???? Join us for Book Club on Wed., Oct. 3 from 7-9pm as we discuss “Who Has Seen The Wind” by W. O. Mitchell. Our Book Club Pick for November will be “Revenge of the Lobster Lover” by Hilary MacLeod, you can pick up your book at the circulation desk. • Oct. 4 - PJ Family Story Time from 6-7pm. Wear your PJ’s and bring a blanket and a pillow. Light snacks will be provided. • Oct. 6 – Halloween Costume Swap and Sale from 124pm at the Houston Public Library Canfor Room. Bring your lightly used Halloween Costumes to the library and donate them, swap them or sell them. You will be responsible for pricing and collecting the money for your sales. Tables will be available for you to use. For more information please call the library at 250-845-2256.
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The Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club is holding their AGM on October 3, 2012 @ 7:30pm at the Houston Secondary School library. All members Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? and guests welcome. Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applicaHouston Community Services is open Mon. thru tions. No experience necessary please contact Fri. from 9am to 4pm We have clothing to give Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a fire away. Baby clothing; women’s and mens as well practice: Thurs. @ 1930 hrs (7:30 pm) as children of all ages. Come and check it out! Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd Houston Secondary School - webpage: http:// Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices evhssweb.sd54.bc.ca ery Thurs. at 7:30 pm. Seniors Bingo is every Tues. at 7 p.m. at Cottonwood Topley Victory Church services: 10:30 a.m. Manor. Entry is $1. Come out and enjoy a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes!
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POWER tool mechanic FT position in the Okanagan valley. Mechanical aptitude necessary. Apply with resume and cover letter to frank@acmotorelectric.com.
Labourers
SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-568-1327.
AL-ANON Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon meetings are Monday, 7pm at the Houston United Church. Contact numbers are: (250) 845-3356 or (250) 8457774. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings are at the Houston United Church, Monday and Thursday at 7:00pm. Contact number is:1-877-644-2266
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Employment
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LEGAL ADS $12.60 per col. inch HWY 16 REGIONAL ADS 3 lines - No changes - ad runs in: Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Houston, Smithers, Ft. St. James, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Northern Connector, Northern Daily (1 week) ............................... $78.88
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INDEX IN BRIEF Family Announcements .......... 001-007 Community Announcements ... 008-076 Children................................ 080-098 Employment .......................... 102-165 Services ............................... 170-387 Pets/Livestock ...................... 453-483 Items for Sale/Wanted .......... 503-595 Real Estate ........................... 603-696 Rentals ................................ 700-757 Transportation....................... 804-860 Marine.................................. 903-920 Legals ....................................... Legal
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Career Opportunities
Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for Auxiliary / Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers
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Help Wanted
Initial volumes to cover 4 to 6 months; longer terms available. Ideal opportunity for experienced loggers with a track record of production efficiencies i.e. production per day, on-grade output. Competitive rate package plus bonus offered. Please reply to: P. O. Box 155 C/O BC Classifieds #102-5460 152nd St. Surrey BC V3S 5J9
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.
Certified Utility Arborists and 2nd yr Apprentice Utility Arborists wanted immediately for clearing in and around energized lines in lower mainland & interior regions. Competitive wage & benefit package. Call Matt for details 250-308-6033.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
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Please Phone: 250-845-7333 or email resume to: embersons01@gmail.com
Emberson Plumbing & Heating
Help Wanted
Butler Ave. Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0
Person required for part Ɵme work to receive goods and stock shelves for a local customer in Houston once every two weeks. The job requires some liŌing (under 40 lbs.) and you must have your own vehicle. Send your resume by fax at 250-563-6625 or e-mail at Monday.2009@live.ca
Trades, Technical
District of Houston www.houston.ca
The District of Houston is now accepting applications for the following position:
Casual Municipal Service Worker I/ Refrigeration Operator I (Arena) Principle responsibilities include maintenance and operations in the Arena and the recording and monitoring of the operations of the refrigeration system.
Hiring Immediately Class 1 & Class 3 Drivers • Full time and Part time • Gravel and Concrete Trucking • Competitive Wages Email resume to:
for November 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013
This position will be working on a casual as needed basis which may include mornings, evenings and weekends.
concrete-1@telus.net
Positions available in Burns Lake, Grassy Plains, Bob Quinn Lake, Tatogga, Telegraph Creek and Jade City. Min. of Class 3 BC Drivers Licence with air endorsement or recognized equivalent required. Wages and allowances per collective agreement.
Applicants shall possess the following qualifications: • Ice Facility Operator ticket or better • Valid First Aid Certificate • BC Driver’s Licence (Class 5 minimum) • Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team
or visit in person at 2350 Fountain Frontage Rd, Burns Lake
Apply with resume and references in person to: Burns Lake or Dease Lake Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 www.ldmltd.ca/careers
Help Wanted
Applications will be received at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC until 10:00 am on Friday, September 28, 2012. You may request a copy of the job description by calling the Municipal Office @ 250-845-2238. Interested persons should direct all inquiries to: Michael D. Glavin, Director of Engineering & Development Services Phone: (250) 845-2238 Fax: (250) 845-3429 E-mail: engineering@houston.ca
D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd. in Grande Prairie, AB. is looking for BUNCHER, SKIDDER, FORWARDER and PROCESSOR Operators If you are looking for full time work, please submit your resume to hr@isley.ca or fax 780532-1250
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The First Nations Training & Development Centre is looking for an Instructor(s) to teach Math 020, 030, 041, 050 and 060(Grades 8-12) and Science 040, Biology 050 and Biology 060 (Grades 10-12). Instructors must have documented teaching experience as well as knowledge and experience working with First Nations people. Please submit copies of degrees, diplomas and your resume by 4:00 p.m. on September 18, 2012. Please send resumes to: Brenda L. Leighton Director of Education First Nations Training & Development Centre PO Box 402 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3R2 Fax: 250.624.2813 Email: brendlei@citytel.net
Flooring Sales Manager The Houston Division of Bulkley Valley Home Centre requires a sales person/manager for its flooring department. This person will have retail experience that includes measuring, estimating, ordering and selling laminate, hardwood, vinyl, carpet and ceramic. This person will have had experience working with installers. The ability to provide excellent customer service to homeowners and contractors and assist the store manager with marketing initiatives for the flooring department are key priorities. The position also requires a general knowledge of building materials and the ability to work in a computerized environment. Compensation includes salary, incentive plan and benefits. Please submit cover letter and resume to amanda@ bvhome.ca or fax to 1-250-845-7608.
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Houston Today Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Anglican Church of St. Clement 2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston 250-845-4940
Services are: 10:30 a.m. Sundays
First United Church 2106 Butler Ave., Houston
Services at 11 a.m. Contact: (Marianne Dekker) 250-845-2282 or 778-816-0039
HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, Houston Phone: 845-2678 • Pastor: Mike McIntyre
Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday Prayer Meeting: 6:30 pm Sunday School: 9:45 am Everyone Welcome
Guru Nanak Sikh Temple Association P.O. Box 1784, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Phone: 250-845-2705 Santokh Singh Manhas 250-845-2217
Houston Fellowship Baptist Church 3790 C.R. Matthews Rd. Pastor: Larry Ballantyne
Sunday Service - 10:30 am Everyone Welcome! Phone: 250-845-7810
Houston Christian Reformed Church
Services
Employment
Services: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm
Houston Canadian Reformed Church SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM AND 2:30 PM Pastor Carl Van Dam s.carl.vandam@canrc.org Office Phone: 845-3537 ~ Everyone Welcome ~ 3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston
Attend the church of your choice
Transportation
Trades, Technical
Financial Services
Misc. for Sale
Recreational/Sale
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
BIG SKY Montana 2008, 38.8’ immaculate, 4 slides all the extras, electric awning FP Vacuflo, Dbl fridge 3 way microwave, King bed, new tires Sacrifice $44,000. OBO (250)836-4902
PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at:http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities
Services
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MONEYPROVIDER.COM $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
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Pets & Livestock
Pets Boxer Puppies, vet checked with all shots up to date. Parents on premises. $550. 250567-3193
Merchandise for Sale
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT
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~ Everyone Welcome! ~
Merchandise for Sale
AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
Boats
Real Estate Other Areas BUY LAND In Belize. English Commonwealth country in Central America. Large land tracts, seafront properties, Caribbean lots, all types available. For information call Patrick Snyder, 778-403-1365.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Eavestrough
Continuous Aluminum Gutters 250-846-5509
Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing - Telkwa Serving the Bulkley Valley for over 16 years Willy Verhelst
Kennels
Kennels
DOGS DOGS DOGS!!! GUARD MASTER BOARDING AND DAYCARE SMITHERS BC
250.877.6777 Website: guardmastersecurity.com
A heartfelt thank you from St. Anthony’s Parish for the over whelming success of our Silent Auction and Garden Party held on Saturday, September 8th, 2012. This thank you goes out to the following businesses and personal donations received from both Houston, Smithers and Prince George for the Silent Auction and Game Table prizes:
BUYING... SELLING... TRADING... Houston Businesses:
1st Choice Fashions
Blastpro Constr. Finning TractorToday Houston Kal Tire D&M IndustriesInterior Smithers Home Hardware News Emberson Plumbing & Heating Standard Terrace Countrywide Printing & Stationery Sentinel Kitimat All West Glass Prince Rupert Houston Co-op Sullivan Motor Products Northern View Napa Auto Parts Northern (Houston) Bulkley Valley Credit Union Connector Willowgrove Golf & Country Club Ltd.Northern The Mike’s Audio Video Daily Castle Building Supplies RBC (Royal Bank) A&W Houston Food Market
Angel Flowers Avon Tupperware Rita’s Diner Brewstir’s Elements Restaurant Lee’s Gardens Lakes District Pleasant Valley Restaurant News Happy Jacks Houston Barber Shop Prince George Razor’s Edge VYBZFree Press Pizza Factory Vanderhoof Lynn Morgan - It Work’s Omineca Express Bizz’s Pet Grooming St. Anthony Parishioners
McDonalds Prince George Businesses: Maple Leaf Loading Tim Hortons PG Lite Transport Dairy Queen Crystal Glass Boston Pizza Winners Oscar’s Source for Keith & Vera Beerling Adventure Oscar’s Source for Sports forFor Our Advertisements: only... Totem Audio & Electronics Houston & District Chamber Four Dimension Computers of Commerce Houston Today Kitchen Works Pleasant Valley Express St. Joseph’s Parishioners A&W Sign +HST McBike Shop B.F.B.V. Alpenhorn Bistro & Bar 3 lines C.J.F.W. Memory Makers
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A general guideline should be that the total of your monthly housing payment added to your other monthly debt payments should not exceed 40% of your monthly gross income.
THE PERFECT FIRST INVESTMENT! NEW LIS TING!
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94,900
ENCHANTING WOODLAND ESTATE!
NICEST APARTMENTS: Crest Villa seeks mature, responsible tenants for large, modern, clean, one and two bedroom apartments. Near arena & pool. Downtown Location. Call: (250)-845-4037
Regional Classifieds
John Himech Logging Ltd. ad Pharmasave Have your classified running in....
DID YOU KNOW...
• Cute, cozy 3 bedroom home. • Central location, close to school, shopping and leisure facility. • Very open kitchen. • Living room with patio doors to large deck. • Huge bathroom with jacuzzi tub. • Detached workshop, alley access, fenced backyard.
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• Spectacular custom built log home on 10 acres minutes from town! • Vaulted ceilings with floor to ceiling windows and rock fireplace in spacious living room. • Master with hard wood on main, with en-suite with soaker tub and separate shower and walk in closet. • 2 huge bedrooms up, and a cozy family room area in the loft area.
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419,900
NEED ROOM FOR HORSES?
• 1200 square foot modular on just under 7 acres 15 minutes east of town. • Beautiful lot, fenced and cross fenced. • Several outbuildingsbarn with stalls, power and lean-to, 20 x 30 shop with 13ft ceilings. • Double detached carport, 12 x 24 storage shed. • Huge sundeck, wrap around driveway. • Electric and pellet furnaces in house.
NEW LIS TING!
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180,000
MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! • Neat & tidy 1996 double wide with huge addition all set up in Riverside Park. • 4 nice sized bedrooms, spacious dining & kitchen, 3 skylights, 2 bathrooms. • Master features en-suite with jetted tub and walk in closet. • Woodstove in cozy living room with patio doors to deck. • Huge yard with garden area, greenhouse, storage and woodshed.
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74,900
COUNTRY: PURE & SIMPLE!
• Charming log home on 5.15 acres on Pineridge Road. • Covered front deck, spacious master on main and 2 large bedrooms up. • Hardwood flooring in living and family room. • New wood stove in family room. • Exterior logs restained in 2012, interior chinking complete.
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199,900
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Scrapbooking & Crafts For1 Our Food: runs week in all7-11 11 papers Steakhouse on Main Heartstrings Home Decor Super Valu $28 BV Wholesale & Fort St. James Ltd. Shoppers Drug Mart Safeway (Canada) Ltd. Smithers Businesses: Businesses: Caledonia Extra Foods Canadian Tire Courier Smithers Feed Store Capri Family Restaurant Marks Work Warehouse For the Trailer that served Rayz Board Shop899, Houston, Bandstra’s Transportation as B.C. our stage: P.O. Box V0J 1Z0 Systems Ltd. Smithers Sausage Factory • Fax: Ervin 250-845-7893 Himech Phone: 250-845-2890 advertising@houston-today.com
Again, a Million “thank you’s” it wouldn’t have been such a success without all of your support and in so doing awww.houston-today.com donation will be made to the Houston Food Bank.
Lia Long 250-845-1147
Re/Max Houston 2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net
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BULKLEY VALLEY WHOLESALE 3302 Highway 16 Smithers, BC • (250) 847-3313 • 1 (800) 579-3313 • bulkleyvalleywholesale.com Open: Mon. to Thurs. 8 am - 7 pm • Fri. 8 am - 8 pm • Sat. 8 am - 7 pm • Sun. 9 am - 6 pm Cash & Carry Only
Prices in effect: September 26 – October 9, 2012