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Dustin Darling won first place in the 14th annual Ruins Skateboard Competition at Riverboat Days in Terrace. This is the fifth year in a row that Darling has won first place in the 14 to 17 year old category. A Houston Skateboarding competition is coming up Aug. 21 at the Jamie Baxter Park.

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MPE Engineering Ltd. bid $394,911, Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. bid $413,395, and Stantec Consulting Ltd. bid $627,841.

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H o u s t o n council is signing a $202,279 contract with McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. for the design and construction of the water treatment plant. McElhanney is not a company that specializes in water treatment, said Tony Edwards, Houston Interim Director of Engineering and Development Services, at the council meeting last week Tuesday. Council is also seeking a contract with Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. to do a peer review of the McElhanney design plans. Council budgeted $330,000 for engineering and four companies sent proposals bidding for the water treatment plant contract. McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. bid $202,279,

Council is contracting McElhanney for design engineers. A task force evaluated the proposals and sent a report to council before the meeting last week Tuesday. “I like the idea of McElhanney,” said Mayor Bill Holmberg. “They certainly have the qualified subcontractors to bring into the project for any expertise. See WATER on Page 2

Merchants plan Downtown Festival for Saturday By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Local merchants are organizing the first ever Downtown Festival in Houston, from 8 to 4 p.m. this coming Saturday. Nineth and 10th Street will close for the Festival, which will feature an

antique car show, a petting zoo, pony rides and inflatable bouncers, said Troy Reitsma, organizer of the festival. Nearly all of the merchants on the street will have discounts and sales, including Countrywide Printing &

Lots of activities for the whole family. For more details see page 8.

Stationary, Home Hardware, City Furniture, From Head to Tail, the

Laundromat, Mike’s Audio Video, the Houston Food Market, Arend’s

Specialty Ko., Tower Communications and Pleasant Valley Cleaners. “It’s about giving people an opportunity to come on downtown and see what Houston has to offer,” said Reitsma. “It’s a chance for all of the merchants

down here to take a minute and give back to the community, and let everybody know what Houston has to offer Houston has a lot to offer and a lot of people don’t know that,” he said. Reitsma says the Houston Fire Department is also

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Houston Public Library - Summer Reading Club Wind-up Party Wednesday, August 21st from 11am to 1pm. Mark Zagwyn Photography – Thursday, August 22nd from noon to 6 p.m. For more info on the above events call 250-845-2256. Houston Secondary School - Office closed until Aug. 19. Open Aug. 19 – Aug. 30 (8:30am – 3pm) Counsellor hours are Aug. 26 – Aug. 30. 1st day of school for the 2013 is Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. HSS webpage: http:// hssweb.sd54.bc.ca n July 2007 Houston Dart League is Sat. evenings at 7:30 Newspapers pm. upstairs at the Houston Curling Club. Blind Blue doubles games. Pantone 287 Seniors Bingo is every Tues. at 7pm at Pantone 356 Green Cottonwood Pantone 139 Harvest Manor. Entry is $1. Come out & enjoy a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes! The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General Meeting. Houston Secondary School webpage: http:// hssweb.sd54.bc.ca Logo Houston Community Colour Services is File open Mon.

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thru Fri. from 9am to 4pm We have clothing to give away. Baby clothing; women’s and mens as well as children of all ages. Come and check it out! The Houston Retirement Housing Society is asking interested parties to provide their names for future vacancies at our Pleasant Valley Village apartments. Please call Barbara @250-845-3356. Come out to Jamie Baxter Park for the All Nations Feast: A Celebration of Diversity in our Community. Bring something that is representative of your Nation (Dutch, Scottish, Wet’suwet’en, etc) to share or display. Aug 21, 2013, 2:00pm. For more information or to volunteer contact belinda@ houstonlinktolearning.ca or call 250-8452727 and ask to speak with Belinda or Marian.

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Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices every Thurs. at 7:30 pm. 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)

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Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1pm in the Seniors Centre. Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., 11 a.m. Bible study is Thurs. at 7 p.m.

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that their bid offers a $200,000 (or more) difference from the others. Edwards said he had the same feeling, and his plan would be to get the design plans from McElhanney, review them, and have them reviewed by DaytonKnight. “If DaytonKnight is on board with what they’re doing, and I’m okay with it… then we’ll move forward,” he said. Mayor Holmberg asked if DaytonKnight would be the best choice to peer review, in light of the fact that they were one of the original bidders on the contract. Edwards says that shouldn’t affect their input. “ T h e y ’ r e professionals, and if they don’t want to do it, they can always decline,” he said. Edwards says he recommended DaytonKnight because they are close - based in Smithers instead of Alberta where MPE and Stantec are based. Asked if the

savings are worth the trouble of having two contracts, Edwards said the task force that evaluated the proposals was divided on that. “As far as they were concerned, the best value per dollar is MPE,” said Edwards, adding that he recommended McElhanney. He’s worked with McElhanney for over 25 years and they’re a good professional company. Councillor Brienen said he felt there was no easy choice. “If we go with MPE or DaytonKnight, we’re starting off over budget, but if we go with the lower one [McElhanney], then we’re not getting the expertise,” he said. C o u n c i l l o r Kyle Thomson said he thinks that McElhanney, with the DaytonKnight peer review, made a good middle ground. Councillors agreed and the design plans begin immediately. Edwards says construction will likely begin next spring.

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Northwest campfire ban The Northwest Fire Centre issued an open burning prohibition, which includes campfires, in the Nadina, Builkley and Skeena Fire zones to help prevent humancaused wildfires. The area includes Terrace, Stewart, Kitwanga, Kitimat, Smithers and Houston. The only exception is the former North Coast Forest District within the Northwest Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, which is the area around Prince Rupert and north around Dease Lake, Cassiar and Atlin. This prohibition applies to campfires and open burning of any size or description, including fires with a burn registration number and industrial burning. Note that the prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 open fires is still in effect in all zones within the Northwest Fire Centre area. This prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. It also does not apply to a

portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, with a flame length of 15 cm or less. The use of a portable campfire apparatus that does not meet these conditions is prohibited. This prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department. The Northwest Fire Centre responded to over 15 new fires in the past week, nearly all the result of lightning which tracked through the area. Fire danger is rated “high” to “extreme” across much of the fire centre, and more lightning-caused fires are anticipated in the coming days. These lightning-caused fires are a sobering reminder of fire hazard in the region and the heightened need for diligence with the use of fire. As our crews and personnel face increasing fire activity

from naturally caused wildfires, it is imperative that preventable, humancaused fires do not add to that workload. Anyone found in contravention of an open-fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. This prohibition is in addition to previous restrictions on Category 2 and 3 open fires, which are in place throughout the Northwest Fire Centre. A map of the prohibition area is available here: http:// bit.ly/188FPCR This prohibition will remain in place until Sept. 15, 2013, or until the public is otherwise notified. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

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Summer volunteer With recent clear skies and sunshine, it has been the perfect weather for students on summer break to go to the beach, enjoy a family barbecue, or simply grab a book and relax. However, equally important during the summer is to get involved and give back to the community. While it’s important to keep your study skills sharp, summer also gives a great opportunity to do volunteering and extracurricular activities. Volunteer organizations are usually willing to accept high school and post-secondary students. The summer also provides an excellent opportunity to be exposed to different volunteer organizations and find something you could commit to for a longer period of time in the future. Volunteering is especially great for younger students, as it allows them to find out early on which type of activity they would like to be involved with during their higher education years. It is important that younger students discover the joys of giving back. In fact, it would be a great opportunity for parents of younger students, even in elementary school, to organize a monthly or weekly family volunteer day which would not only allow parents to spend quality time with their kids, but also ingrain in their children a sense of community involvement. I cannot underestimate the importance community involvement has played in my own life. I’ve been involved in both school and community initiatives, and realized the benefits of volunteering are critical in developing one’s personality and one’s outlook towards humanity and the power of positive change in this world. The younger that one can get involved in volunteerism, the better. As citizens of this world, we have a responsibility to help others and create positive value through our good deeds. It is also important for young student volunteers to understand the great importance of the volunteer work that they do. Don’t underestimate the power of your positive contributions. The benefits of volunteering cannot be understated as they benefit everyone involved, and can lead to a balanced lifestyle, better mental health, and the development of social skills. You might also be surprised to know that volunteering can lead to academic success. According to a study conducted by researchers Alberto Davila and Marie Mora, “students who performed voluntary community service were 19 percentage points more likely to graduate from college than those that did not.” According to their study, volunteering also led to better scores on “reading, math, science, and history scores.” If you haven’t already discovered the benefits of volunteering, the remaining weeks of summer are an excellent time to start your involvement and begin a lifelong journey of giving back and realizing the joys of community involvement. While the summer is an excellent time to just watch TV, relax and enjoy the outdoors, it is also a great opportunity to help others in the community. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” - Japreet Lehal, Black Press

Definition of a single parent Does a person qualify to be called a single parent if their financial and time responsibilities are split in half with their ex? That question came up recently, while I was having lunch with a couple of new friends - one who has her children every second week, and the other who has her kids full time, with no help at all, financially or otherwise. “I’m so sick of people calling themselves a single parent when they have it so easy,” one said to the other with an irritated tone. “You’re not paying for everything on your own, like I’ve always had to do. And you have an entire week off, 26 times a year. I can’t even remember

the last time I had a night to myself.” Her outburst came after the other woman referred to herself as being a single mother. The conversation immediately became so heated I felt like I was watching an aggressive tennis match, and hoping the ball wouldn’t fly off the court and hit me in the face. While it was an interesting topic of discussion, it was uncomfortable to be in the middle, considering the history, emotions and raised voices between the two ladies I was just getting to know. A little time has passed since then, and the hurtful things that were said during the lunch have been worked out to the point that both of them were fine with

me writing about it in a column. As long as I didn’t use their real names. So, for no particular reason other than the fact that I used to call my Barbie dolls these names when I was younger, I will call them Jill and Kelly. People of my vintage might get that TV reference. Jill’s issue, she said later, was a mixture of jealousy, self-pity and exhaustion. “I get where Kelly’s coming from now,” she said. “She’s single, because she’s no longer married, and she’s a parent. That’s not the same thing as being a ‘single parent’ the way I’ve always been and I’ve always thought of it, but I think I was hearing a complaining tone from her where there

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was none intended. I was internalizing for sure.” Kelly gained a mutual understanding of Jill’s perspective as well. “Her resentment made me defensive,” she said, explaining her angry reaction and why the discussion went sideways. “I wasn’t trying to say my situation was tougher than hers. I know it’s not even close. I have lots of ‘me-time’ and I appreciate that. But the fact remains - I’m a mother and I’m single - and I’m looking for a man.” She laughed when she said that last part, but she was serious. In her mind, referring to herself as a single mom is more about getting dates than getting sympathy, and she makes no apologies for

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne using the term. And now that the two old friends have an understanding on their different definitions, apologies and explanations are no longer needed. “What people call themselves, for whatever reason, is a personal decision,” Jill concluded. “Look at you. You call yourself ‘married with children’ - like you’re Peg Bundy or something.”

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Editor: Re: NDP soul search going nowhere (B.C. Views, Aug. 1) A significant aspect of NDP post-election soul searching, following its catastrophic defeat by the forces of free enterprise, will no doubt have to be coming to terms with the need to move the party further to the centre, away from its ideological far leftwing base. While the federal NDP appears to

have decided to delete references to “socialism” from its guiding party preamble to make it more palatable politically and competitive electorally, merely removing “socialism” as a founding principle, without jettisoning its politically outdated doctrine, will not convince Canadians that the NDP is anything but a socialist party. Shakespeare

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“We were totally impressed coming in, we thought ‘Oh the park is really clean and pretty and there’s a nice information centre. We stopped here twice, on the way up and coming back down.”

“We always stop here. It has to be one of the prettiest spots along this way. It’s really nice. It’s so pretty, and so well maintained. It’s a pleasure to stop here.”

“It seemed like a great spot to come to after driving so far. We thought, ‘Oh look, there’s the Visitor’s Centre, and nice places to eat and lots of places to stop. It seemed inviting and a welcomed stop. A bit of a haven.”

“It’s a nice little place, not too big. We’re just passing through, but it looks nice and it’s clean.”

Socialism isn’t just a word Good perhaps said it best in ‘Romeo and Juliet’: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Confronted with the political reality of the concept of socialism proving itself to be an abysmal failure throughout the world, being replaced by more free enterprise, less government and less social engineering, the question naturally arises as to whether B.C.’s NDP party will be able to “jump over its own ideological shadow” and abandon its

traditional stand on the principles of democratic socialism, as defined

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political progress in Canada can only be assured by the application

NDP has to come to terms with the need to move further to the centre.

in the B.C. provincial NDP constitutional preamble: “The New Democratic Party believes that social, economic and

- E.W. Bopp of democratic socialist principles to government and the administration of public affairs ... including, where necessary, the

extension of the principle of social ownership.” Stripped of its defining political raison d’être, however, NDP soul searching to remain a legitimate electoral contender in the province would make it a journey of heading somewhere into the future without the benefit of a road map and without a clear sense of its destination ... always carrying the baggage of its political past. E.W. Bopp Tsawwassen

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A Houston visitor told council that they’ve done a tremendous job with Steelhead Park. “It’s looking well and it’s a great asset to the community,” said Greenwood Mayor and previous Houston councillor Nipper Kettle at the council meeting last Tuesday. “I just want to say thank you and you’re doing a great job,” he said.

Fraser sockeye run, water level low Commercial and sport sockeye fishing remained closed on the Fraser River system this week, as the Pacific Salmon Commission reported a lower than expected return of fish in what was already expected to be a poor return year. Based on the latest test fisheries, the commission’s Fraser River Panel upgraded its forecast of early summer-run sockeye from 400,000 to 452,000 fish. The

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following summer run “is either lower than forecast or their

of late-run sockeye through ocean approach areas

sockeye, with some from the Portage and Cultus Lake systems.

Fraser River water discharge at Hope was 26% lower than average and 2.8 degrees higher than average.

migration timing is much later than expected,” the joint Canada-U.S. panel reported this week. The proportion

has increased in recent days. The late run is expected to be dominated by Birkinhead, Weaver and Late Shuswap

Water level and temperature in the Fraser system is another concern, after a dry early summer. As of Aug.

5, Fraser River water discharge at Hope was 26 per cent lower than average for that date. The temperature was 20.5 degrees, 2.8 degrees higher than average, a condition that would risk high pre-spawning death if it continues. The 2013 run is the next in the fouryear sockeye life cycle after the disastrous 2009 run, which was expected to see 10 million return. After only one million came back, the

federal government appointed Justice Bruce Cohen to head a commission of inquiry on the state of Fraser sockeye. As the inquiry was hearing testimony, the 2010 run came in at an unusually high 35 million fish, reflecting the complexity of the system that sustains Pacific salmon. The Cohen commission found overall declines in most west coast rivers starting in

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher the late 1980s, from Washington state to the Fraser, Skeena and Nass in B.C., Yukon’s Klukshu and Alaska’s Alsek River.

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Police got a report at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 1 of a stolen bike from the 2200 block of Copeland Ave. Cpl. Geary says the stolen mountain bike is green and pink with blue stripes, and anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. *** Police got a report at 12:40 p.m. Aug. 1 of a fight between two out of town residents on Pearson Road and Hagman Cres. Cpl. Geary says police arrested the male for forceable confinement and sent the female home to Kamloops. *** At 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, the Huckleberry Mine employee bus hit a moose at 7 km on the Morice River Road. Cpl. Geary says it had $5,000 worth of damage, no passengers were injured, and the driver had a minor hand injury. *** At 12 a.m. Aug. 2, police got report of a loud party at 2035 Sullivan Way, and Cpl. Geary says police went and quieted the party. *** At 11:30 a.m. Aug. 2, police got a report of a vehicle speeding eastbound to Houston on Highway 16. Cpl. Geary says it was reported that the speeding vehicle swerved around a stoppped, left-turningvehicle, and also nearly caused an accident at the traffic lights on Tweedie Ave. The driver was not identified, but Cpl. Geary says police gave the vehicle owner a $365 ticket for driving without due care. *** At 6:45 p.m. Aug. 2, police saw a motorcycle on the road just east of Houston on Highway 16. Cpl. Geary says the eastbound motorcycle had hit a deer, so police stopped traffic and called the ambulance. The deer was killed and the driver had minor road rash. *** Police got a report at 4 a.m. Aug. 4, of a

drunk female passed out in 7-11. Cpl. Geary says police arrested the female for being drunk in a public place, and released her when sober without charge. *** A security alarm went off at the Senior’s Centre at 2:30 a.m. Aug. 5, and Cpl. Geary says a window was broken, the door was pried open and a pool cue was stolen from the building. The damage was estimated at $1,000 and police arrested a suspect, but the investigation is still ongoing, said Cpl. Geary. *** Police got a report of a body laying by Highway 16 east of Houston, and Cpl. Geary says police found a female laying there, not in distress, who did not want help. *** At 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6, police got a report of a vehicle incident 50 km up the Nadina Forest Service Road. Cpl. Geary says vehicle was pulled over before a single lane bridge, and another vehicle came past and clipped them. No one was injured, there was no driver impairment, and the truck damage was estimated at $5,000 each, said Cpl. Geary. There were no charges or tickets. ***

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The B.C. Liberal government is ordering a round of liquor regulation changes, looking for ways to make life easier for businesses and customers without aggravating the health and social problems associated with alcohol. Discussions with B.C.’s 10,000 liquor licence holders have identified a few problems that should be fixed. Going into a consultation phase that runs to October, the government is looking for answers to a few questions, such as why it takes a pub or bar up to a year to get a licence. Another question: why can a family with under-aged children go into a licensed restaurant for lunch, but can’t go to a pub and place the exact same food and drink order? This should be allowed, perhaps until the traditional 5 p.m. “happy hour” when the pub reverts to adults-only. A couple of suggestions have come out of the healthy growth of B.C. wine, craft beer

and distillery operations. Look for new licence opportunities for farmers’ markets to sell local beverages along with the produce and preserves. Letters inviting suggestions from existing licence holders have gone out, and Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap will be meeting this fall with industry groups, local governments, police, health and social policy organizations and First Nations in the fall. A website will be put up in September so members of the public can have their say. Here’s my suggestion to start things off. Recent incidents involving so-called “party buses” shone a light on this growing industry, The sudden death of a 16-year-old on a party bus outing in Surrey in February turned out not to be alcohol-related, but to no one’s surprise, open liquor was found aboard the bus. Open liquor isn’t allowed in any vehicle, but perhaps a new kind of special event licence could be created for party buses. They have been viewed

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Isn’t it wonderful to see the vast fields of grass that have grown up, green and ready for harvest? This year we were blessed with lots of rain at the beginning of the year and now plenty of sunshine. I think most farmers have a good crop of hay, by the looks of it. As long as they make hay while the sun shines! It is urgent to get the harvesting done before the harvest time is over! I noticed this is true for most things in life, there is only a window of time; for arriving to work on time, phoning to greet someone on their birthday, returning a library book before the deadline, or pulling out and passing safely on the highway. There is another very critical decision with eternal consequences that we all must make before it is too late, and that is to call out to God for mercy while there is still time. The Bible tells us “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23 NLT. It also says; “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 NLT. “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him would not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NLT and “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts.” Hebrews 4:7 NLT I had a friend, who for years would have nothing to do with the LORD, then he got sick and on his deathbed asked for someone who could tell him how he could get right with his Creator. Someone came and introduced him to Jesus Christ and he surrendered his life to God. He died two weeks later, his eternal destiny secure. Should we all wait, like my friend, almost to the very end before receiving mercy and grace from the LORD? If we did, it would be like the farmer who, on a sunny day, ideal for harvest, says “ There is lots of time, I will wait until next week or the week after,.” The problem is we do not know what is going to happen next week, or tomorrow or the next moment, for that matter. “For God says, ‘At just the right time I heard you. On the day of salvation I helped you.’ Indeed the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner Sponsored by Riverside Gardens

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Both the B.C. Liberals and NDP have advocated for easing the archaic rules on inter-provincial trade in wine. B.C. lifted its restrictions on mail-order wine and has urged other provinces to follow suit. There are a couple of reasons why this Prohibition-era structure persists. Liquor sales are a cash cow for provincial governments, and every case

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urging free trade in Canadian wine. The Toronto media drank it up, aghast that they were barred from ordering the latest Naramata Bench tipples directly. No movement so far from the Ontario government, in a province that has done well developing its own wine industry. The B.C. government will no doubt be lobbied again to allow

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The Mount Milligan copper - gold mine is located 155 km northwest of Prince George and mid - way between the communities of Fort St. James & Mackenzie. The state-of-the-art processing plant will be built around a 40-foot Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mill â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of only six mills of its kind in the world, and the largest in North America.

MILL INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: â&#x20AC;˘ Must have Interprovincial Journeyperson Instrumentation certification â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Delta-V & ABB 800XA DCS systems, Outotec on-stream analyzer considered assets â&#x20AC;˘ Metso Vision Systems would be considered an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Proven safety record â&#x20AC;˘ Must have own tools â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent written & verbal communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Career Opportunities

Competitive rates and benefits available. Contact Ron 250-845-8960 or Tom 250-845-1011 Fax resume to 250-845-3667

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Grand Forks Division IMMEDIATE OPENING Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at Grand Forks is the heart of the Boundary Country nestled in the Southern Interior of Beautiful BC minutes from the US Border. For more information about Grand Forks, visit the website www.city.grandforks.bc.ca Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the upkeep of all the operationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobile equipment. You will be a highly motivated team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, the successful applicant must have a recognized heavy duty trade certification and a good safety and attendance record. The current shift configuration is 3 days on 4 days off, 36 hours per week, steady dayshift. Excellent wages and benefit package as applicable in the United Steelworkers Local 1-423. All successful applicants will be screened.

This position will be required to work inside the Mill and Crushing facilities or in the field as required.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LE MINISTĂ&#x2C6;RE de la DĂŠfense nationale cherche des Officiers du gĂŠnie des systĂ¨mes de marine pour remplir divers postes de civils Ă Victoria et Nanoose Bay en ColombieBritannique. Les candidates et candidats peuvent postuler en ligne seulement, au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numĂŠro de rĂŠfĂŠrence DND13J008697-000069, numĂŠro du processus de sĂŠlection 13-DND-EA-ESQ-375697, Vaisseaux auxiliaires des forces armĂŠes canadiennes. Les postulants doivent possĂŠder toutes les compĂŠtences requises ĂŠnumĂŠrĂŠes et soumettre leur demande selon lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ĂŠchĂŠance prescrit. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -fra.htm

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Forestry

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MARINE ENGINEERING Officers are required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J008697-000069, Selection Process# 13-DND-EA-ESQ375697, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet (CFAV). Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -eng.htm.

Forestry

Interested applicants should forward a resume by August 25, 2013 to: Hank Randrup, Interfor Ltd. Box 39, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 Fax: 250-443-2434 or email: hank.randrup@interfor.com.

Place of Worship

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Houston Canadian Reformed Church SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM Pastor Carl Van Dam s.carl.vandam@canrc.org 2IĂ&#x20AC; FH 3KRQH ~ Everyone Welcome ~ 3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston, BC

Houston Christian Reformed Church 1959 Goold St., Box 6, Houston 250-845-7578

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Services: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Anglican Church of St. Clement

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Phone: 250-845-4940

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HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, Houston Phone: 250-845-2678 â&#x20AC;˘ Pastor: Mike McIntyre

Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm Sunday School: During the Service Everyone Welcome

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Help Wanted

TracƟon Tire has an oƉening for a

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ONE LOOK WILL DO! • Well kept 3 bedroom rancher with spacious,bright country kitchen with an island • Located on a beautifully landscaped, perimeter fenced 5.82 acre Morgan subdivision lot • Lots of updates including windows, siding, cabinets, metal roof and carport • Cute, cozy cabin with covered porch currently rented at $400/month • Huge sundeck, paved wrap around driveway, several out building including storage, barn and RV storage • All appliances in house and cabin are included

229,900

2216 Nadina Ave. Houston, B.C. Phone: 250-845-2700 HOUSTON COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION

“Beanstalk Child Care Centre”

JUST THE PERFECT SIZE... • 3 bedroom home located on a cul-de-sac close to all amenities. • Full partially finished basement. • Gorgeous fenced backyard with beautiful spruce trees and gardens. • Lots of parking. All appliances included. With a little updating your reward will be a dream house!

109,900

Is looking for a Early Childhood Educator or ECE Asstistant Qualifications: • 19 years of age • Licensed E.C.E. or currently enrolled in E.C.E. courses • First Aid or Child Safe certificate Successful candidates will have to complete • Criminal Record Check • Medical Clearance • Updated Immunization Please submit resume by August 28, 2013 to Marianne Dekker @ #118 - 3429 10th Street, P.O. Box 489, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 or fax a copy to 250-845-3482. Any questions, please phone 250-845-3484 and ask for Marianne.

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PRICED FOR ACTION! • Spacious family home close to schools. 3 bedrooms up, 1 down. 2 ½ baths. Formal dining room. Large rec room in basement. • Free standing gas stove in rec room. Double garage. ***5% Down-$7495.00 Bi-Weekly Payment $324.35 3.390%-4 Yr Closed-25 Yr Amortization***

149,900

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SPACE & SUNSHINE! • Extremely well kept 3 bedroom home on 3 acres. • Located just minutes from town. •Hardwood floor and ceramic tile throughout main. • Sunken living room, family room in basement. • Large sundeck, wired shed, back portion fenced for horses. • 40 x 60 fenced garden, 40 x 100 fenced dog run. Fire pit.

169,900

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Pets & Livestock

Education/Trade Schools

Financial Services

Pet Services

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.

PET SUPPLIES Online! Thousands of products to choose from. Take 15% off your order with coupon code: SALE15 Sale runs till the end of August. www.petland.ca 1-855839-0555.

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Help Wanted

Heavy Duty Machinery

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Labourers LABOURERS Houston, BC

DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefit package after 3 months employment. Email, dhmnfg@gmail.com

Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay ROUND HAY Bales for sale. Call 250-846-5855

Gutters & Downspouts

The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce is seeking an enthusiasƟc͕ energeƟc anĚ Ěetaiů orienteĚ oĸce assistant to Ɖerform generaů oĸce ĚuƟes͘ ƉƉůicants must haǀe DicrosoŌ skiůůs ;torĚs͕ ǆceů͕ Kutůook͕ WubůisherͿ͕ gooĚ organiǌaƟon skiůůs͕ is a team ƉůaǇer anĚ ǁho can giǀe suƉƉort bǇ Ɖerforming technicaů anĚ aĚministraƟǀe task ƋuickůǇ anĚ accurateůǇ͘

Continuous Aluminum Gutters

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Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing - Telkwa Serving the Bulkley Valley. w_vh@hotmail.com Willy Verhelst

Wůease submit Ǉour resume in Ɖerson to the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce at ϯϮϴϵ HǁǇ ϭϲ͕ Houston C͘ KŶůǇ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ŝŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚĞĚ͘

Merchandise for Sale

1-250-846-5509

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDING Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca TWO (2 X 4) Wilderness four wheelers… asking $2500 for both. Great for grandkids. Call: (250) 845-7707.

Help Wanted

Office Administrator Kyahwood Forest Products is a Finger Joint Mill located 30km west of Smithers BC, in the community of Moricetown. We are currently looking for an Office Administrator who is enthusiastic, committed to excellence, has exceptional people skills, pays attention to detail, is well organized, has the ability to multi-task, and show a willingness to learn. Responsibilities: Bookkeeping skills, including A/R, A/P, payroll, purchase order and requisition experience, data entry to employee database, assist in administration of benefit plan, maintain employee files , reception duties which include but not limited to answering calls and direct to correct department or taking messages and forwarding to appropriate department, mail and courier, filing, meet and greet visitors, business record keeping and filing including confidential files, other duties as required. Requirements: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), excellent written and spoken communicating skills, diplomacy, team player. Knowledge of Simply Accounting. Knowledge of Wet’suwet’en Culture would be an asset. Education: Post secondary education or 2-4 years equivalent work experience in a fast paced office environment. Please list 3 references

Lia Long 250-845-1147

Deadline for resume submission August 21, 2013. No phone calls please. Please submit resumes for the attention of: Sr. Office Administrator 130 Kyah Sawmill Rd. Moricetown BC V0J 2N1 Fax: (250)847-2763 info@kyahwood.com

Re/Max Houston

2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net Locally owned and operated

Call 250-845-7325 www.realtor.ca

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Real Estate

Transportation

Mobile Homes & Parks

Boats

FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA Certified Modular Homes, Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model Homes, We ship throughout Western Canada visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 1-877-976-3737

17 ft. Alum. Canoe â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring Bokâ&#x20AC;? very stable, perfect for family / hunting canoe. $500. Call (250) 692-2372

Rentals

Homes for Rent IN HOUSTON three/four bedroom house for rent. Shop, large yard, close to downtown Houston. $1,000 a month. Available Sept. 1st. Contact: John at (250) 293-6499

Transportation

2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski Freedom 180 F/S,

fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.

This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo. (250)354-7471 Nelson

Legal Notices

Houston Forest Products A Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.

Forest Stewardship Plan Proposed Development HFP 2013-1 Houston Forest Products has proposed a number of blocks and associated access roads within the Morice TSA. The public is invited to view and provide written comments on these proposed blocks and roads within the following Forest Development Units. Morrison Nadina Thautil Buck Owen Sweeney Tahtsa Whitesail These proposed developments will be available for viewing at the following location until September 9, 2013, during the office hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm: Houston Forest Products, Mile 2, Morice River Road, Houston, B.C. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by September 9, 2013. For more information regarding this plan, to arrange a viewing, or to provide comments, please contact: Jaret van der Giessen, RPF Houston Forest Products A Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. 1300 Morice River Road, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z1 Telephone: (250) 845-2322 Fax: (250) 845-5301

Recreational/Sale 1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar

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Forest Development Unit

Apt/Condo for Rent HOUSTON: 3 and 4 bedroom renovated townhouses. $700. a month. One and two bedroom apartments. $474. to $575. a month. GRANISLE: One and two bedroom apartments, utilities included. $450. to $600. a month. Call: Kathy at 250-845-2448 or 250-8454505

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For Sale By Owner

3383 Gillespie Road

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on large corner lot. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent location, easy walking distance to two schools. â&#x20AC;˘ Huge deck, lots of windows with a beautiful view. â&#x20AC;˘ Full walkout basement, with pellet stove in rec room. â&#x20AC;˘ Attached garage and carport. â&#x20AC;˘ Beautiful yard with flower beds, garden and greenhouse.

$172,900. To view, call (250) 845-7745 LOOKING TO BUY A HOUSE WITH THE UP-GRADES DONE, READY TO MOVE IN... WELL WE HAVE THE HOUSE FOR YOU!

Four bedroom 2 bathroom house located close to elementary and high school. Numerous upgrades include kitchen, bathrooms, windows, and vinyl siding over two inches of blue Styrofoam insulation. Attached garage. Fenced back yard has plenty of play room. Large outside shed. Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Deep Freeze, and built in vacuum included. $172,900. For appointment to view 1- 250-845-2613

Why Rent? When you can own? #7, Shady Rest RV Park 1975 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 72â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1100 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Bright spacious kitchen, lots of cupboards, laminate flooring in living room and hall. Newer hot water tank and furnace. Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer. Large deck & covered patio. Asking $29,500. Call 250-845-2260 for more details.

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Canfor Houston Operations 2007- 2014 Forest Stewardship Plan SiJniÂżFant $PendPent 17 1otiFe of 5eYiew and CoPPent In accordance with FPPR 20 (1) the proposed Forest 6tewardship POan (F6P) 6iJniÂżcant Amendment 17 for Canfor, Houston operations, the Dungate Community Forest, Lowell Johnson Consultants (Moricetown) and Lake Babine Nation is publically available for review and written comment commencing on May 29th, 2013 for a period of sixty (60) days. This posting is to extend that review for a further 30 days. The proposed amendment adds in the Lake Babine Nation Non Replaceable Forestry License (NRFL) A88862 and Lowell Johnson consultants Non replaceable Forestry License A90554 to our FSP. This amendment expands our Forest Development Unit coverage to Corya creek, areas East of highway 16 from the southern border and north to top the end of Nilkitkwa Lake in the Skeena Stikine district. A number of results and strategy were updated to include these areas in tables were applicable for our Bulkley Forest Development Units. This FSP amendment is available for review until September 13th, 2013, at CanforÂśs ofÂżce on the Morice River Road in Houston, B.C. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments to review are recommended. A copy of the document will also be made available at the Smithers public library. The deadline for receiving written comments is September 13th, 2013. Please address any written comments to: Greg Yeomans, Canadian Forest Products Limited P.O. Box 158, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Telephone: (250) 845-5225 E-mail: Greg.Yeomans@canfor.com

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