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The site for the Water Treatment Plant, north of 6th Street, is being prepared for construction by Bodnar Contracting. Interim Director Of Engineering Tony Edwards says the main construction contract should be coming out for bid mid-December.
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Connecting with local industry and with the community are two important priorities at the Houston Northwest Community College campus. Regina Saimoto, NWCC Regional Director, spoke to council last week Tuesday, about the Houston campus and programs. Saimoto says the partnerships they are developing in different industries are providing a win-win situation: it’s helping them create stronger, more relevant programs and it’s building industry connections for students for future employment. Partnering with the Central Interior Loggers Association, NWCC is offering a Heavy Equipment Operator Forestry program in Houston starting this fall - which
is still open for more students and waiting for an instructor to be confirmed. Saimoto says they talked with Canfor, Houston Forest Products, Pacific Inland Resources, B.C. Timber Sales and some of the logging contractors to make sure the curriculum is relevant to the industry. Mayor Bill Holmberg says it’s encouraging that the college is working with the CILA, as they seem to be ahead of the coast with their operator training. NWCC is also developing a program for Mineral Processing Operator in partnership with Huckleberry Mines Ltd., which they are offering this winter. Offered at the college through the School of Exploration and Mining, the program details are still being worked out, said Saimoto. See NWCC on Page 3
Houston Public Library seeks to meet community needs By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Houston Public Library is seeking to play a part in bridging the gap between unemployed people and the business needs. Toni McKilligan, Houston Public Library Director, and Sue Jones, Library
Treasurer, spoke to Houston council last week Tuesday about the Library programs and goals. Jones said the Library sees an opportunity in Houston to play a role in meeting the community needs. There are a large amount of people on financial assistance
“We’re really proud of our little Library,” - Sue Jones, Library Treasurer
coming to Houston and local industries are facing challenges to find trades workers to fill needed jobs,
Jones said. “We see this not as much as a threat, but as a reality and also as an opportunity. We
want to help link the two,” she said. She says they’ve already taken steps in that, with many of those moving to town coming to the Library, knowing there are resources such as computers, wifi internet, and books. Jones says the Library Board be-
lieves one of the key strengths of the Library is it’s ability to do a lot of different things under one roof. They see themselves as a community leader in developing the literacy of people coming to town, she said. The Chamber of Commerce presented the Library with the
Innovated Business Award this year, said McKilligan. “We think that this shows that Houston Public Library is valued and a valuable institution in the community. And we’re very, very grateful for all the support that we get,” she said. See BOOKS on Page 6
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that the programs we offer are closely linked to the needs in the industry and the community and to make sure that there’s employment for graduates at the end of the program,” Saimoto said. Mayor Holmberg asked if there are challenges getting qualified instructors for their courses, and Saimoto confirmed. “That is definitely one of the hurdles… Because trades is a huge shortage in our area, for us to attract qualified instructors is a difficulty,” she said. Saimoto says the Houston college campus is unique as it is piloting as a community learning centre, allowing students to access online education opportunities from anywhere in the province and do those courses in a school environment. They recently hosted a Northern Post-Secondary Collaborative meeting, with representatives from all the northern postsecondary institutions coming to Houston. “They had a tour through the Community Learning Centre because it’s an innovative way to do programming in the province, and I think it was well received,” Saimoto said. Finally, the college
Sue Jones was honoured with the Regional Volunteer Achievement Award from the Canadian Cancer Society Oct. 5. Jones has led or co-led nearly every society initiative in Houston for the past five years. Under her leadership, the 2008 Relay For Life Houston raised $100,000 - the highest per capita donations in the Northern Region and among the top in Canada. “She is a respected and admired ambassador,” said Northern Region Coordinator Nancy Shelford. Photo submitted
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NWCC from Page 1 They will also offer an ACE IT/Foundation Carpentry program for both adults and high school students this winter, starting February 3, 2014. It is a dual credit program with Houston Secondary School, so high school students get high school credits and Foundation of Carpentry college credits, as well as having their tuition paid through Industry Training Authority through School District 54. For adults there is funding aid through the Labour Market Agreement and there is a student loan forgiveness program for those who finish the trade. “For adults in the community who are interested in trades, this is great opportunity to start down that pathway,” said Saimoto. Last year they ran a Health Care Assistant program in Houston, successfully completed by 15 students. They’re running the program again in Smithers at the request of Northern Health, the biggest employer for students from that program, said Saimoto. “Another thing we try to do is connect with industry to make sure
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he turkey’s been devoured and family dispersed, but just because Thanksgiving is over, doesn’t mean we should abandon our gratitude. The national holiday marks a day of thanks for all the seemingly ‘little’ things we enjoy in life – food, friends, loving family and good health. Thanks to some great weather last week we’ve also been treated to some gorgeous fall scenery. I just love seeing all the leaves illuminated with bold reds, yellows and oranges. It’s also a bittersweet season. With summer’s fun over, we try to soak up the final warmth in the autumn sun’s rays, knowing winter is just around the corner. But enjoy the season before the snow starts to fly. It’s the perfect for snapping some Kodak moments of the family. As beautiful as fall can be, it can also bring some unexpected blues. Many people start to feel the effects of the changing seasons, with the crisp temperatures cooling off spirits. But before the winter blues come into full effect, soak up all the joy of the season and carry that Thanksgiving mentality with you. You don’t have to give into feelings of depression, you can fight them with the warmth of all our bounty, beauty and blooming relationships, you know, those ‘little’ things. Now obviously for some, including those with Seasonal Affective Disorder, that’s easier said then done. While those with more severe depression may need extra support, those with milder cases can often combat it with a little mind over matter. Take it one day at a time. Don’t get ahead of yourself by stressing about the endless fall cleanup chores around the house or, dare I say it, the coming chaos of Christmas. I know it doesn’t help that the days are growing shorter. Before we know it we will be starting our days in the dark and heading home from work in the dark. No thanks to the looming time change – we fall back an hour Nov. 3. Just try not to fall into the depths of the darkness. Stay positive. Look on the bright side of life, no matter what life has thrown your way. Enjoy and be thankful for all those ‘little’ things. But don’t forget the big picture. Sometimes we get so caught up with the small tasks of the day, the chores, the time pressures that we forget to sit back and enjoy the bigger picture. We complain about our jobs instead of appreciating the great company of co-workers and management, and just being thankful for having that paycheque. We fight with our spouses over things we often look back at and realize are insignificant compared to all that they do for us (and put up with from us) on a daily basis. We nag at our children, often over-parenting when what we really need to do more of is getting down to their level, playing and enjoying the time with them. Life is too short to live miserably. Count the many blessings you have, be thankful for them and enjoy the precious moments of life before they pass you by. - Jennifer Smith, Black Press
Resource rush leaves treaties behind By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. Treaty Commission issued its 21st annual report Tuesday, with a plea for federal and provincial governments not to abandon provincewide progress in a rush for resource development in the north. While noting progress on several new treaties, chief commissioner Sophie Pierre said she is frustrated that the federal government has dragged its feet with studies, while the B.C. government has shifted focus to interim resource agreements as it pushes mining and gas development development in the north. Pierre warned that the rest of the province is being ignored, while First Nations have
piled up debt for treaty talks that show little progress. “There’s no need for more studies,” Pierre said. “Let’s just get it done.” Asked if the independent treaty commission has outlived its usefulness, commissioner Dave Haggard was more blunt. Abandoning treaties means going back to court, and the Supreme Court of Canada has made it clear that Canada and B.C. must negotiate settlements for aboriginal rights and title, he said. He said he is dismayed by the rush for oil and gas development across the north. “Go through Terrace and Prince Rupert and Smithers and see what the oil companies are do-
ing up there today,” Haggard said. “It’s almost laughable when you see what they’re trying to do, the first one through the door so they can buy off another Indian. “That’s not how it’s going to happen with First Nations in that part of the world. They’re going to sit down at the table and have a fair and just set of negotiations for occupying and use of the land and the resources that are there.” Pierre said she supports resource sharing agreements for mines and forests, but they still leave communities under the control of the Indian Act. She singled out the long federal delay in deciding how salmon resources should be shared. “How can you go
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seven years without a mandate on fish?” Pierre said. “For coastal First Nations, fish is like air.” The Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had its treaty approved by the House of Commons this spring, joining the Tsawwassen First Nation in the Lower Mainland and the Maa-Nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island with full selfgovernment. The Tla’amin First Nation near Powell River has had its treaty ratified provincially. C o m mu n i t y votes on final agreements are near for In-SHUCK-ch communities at Harrison Lake, K’omoks on Vancouver Island, and the Tsimshian communities of Kitselas and Kitsumkalum on the
North Coast. Agreements in principle are nearing completion for Ditidaht and Pacheedaht First Nations near Port Renfrew, the Homalco on Bute Inlet, and the Katzie in the Lower Mainland. Also making progress on final agreements for land and cash are the Namgis Nation on northern Vancouver Island, Nazko First Nation near Quesnel, Northern Shuswap Tribal Council around Williams Lake, Te’Mexw Treaty Association on southern Vancouver Island and the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations near Tofino. The full report and a webcast of Pierre’s presentation are available at www.bctreaty. net.
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“We need more health care services for seniors, like a cardiologist. I wish that seniors didn’t have to travel so far to get the care that they need. I think they should be able to get care here in Houston.”
“One thing we could use in Houston is transportation, like taxi services. I have my own vehicle now, but a lot of seniors can’t drive. That’s one thing that we really need.”
“We need transit between Houston and Smithers. We have medical, dental and eye appointments in Smithers, and other things. It would be nice if we didn’t have to drive, especially on icy roads in the winter.”
“Medical services like pedicure care. A lot of people have medical conditions where they can’t take care of their feet or even cut their own toe nails. Diabetics can’t have any nicks or cuts on your feet. We need those services for foot care.”
Gaps are wide in oil spill scenarios The B.C. environment ministry has released its promised study of the current state of crude oil spill response capability, tracking the growing tonnage of petroleum shipping along the West Coast and estimating response time and effectiveness if oil was to spill at sea. Oil recovery in computer simulated oil spills could be as high as 25 per cent after five days, or as low as four per cent for Alaska crude, with another quarter evaporating. The study was commissioned to
back up Premier Christy Clark’s conditions for B.C.’s approval of expanded heavy oil shipments, either from twinning the TransMountain pipeline from northern Alberta to Burnaby, or the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway project across northern B.C. to a new tanker port at Kitimat. Environment Minister Mary Polak said the study shows the need to increase response capability before the B.C. government would consider increased oil shipments.
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“While we respect federal jurisdiction over marine spills, we must ensure B.C.’s
volume from 2011 to 2012. An estimated 110 million cubic metres of petroleum
for seven oil spill scenarios, six of which assumed a spill of Alaska North Slope
“Oil recovery could be as high could be as high as 25 percent after five days.”
interests are being met, and that means adding more resources to protect our coast,” Polak said. The three-volume report also details the huge and growing traffic that exists now. Shipping data show a 17 per cent increase in marine traffic
products per year are shipped, about a third of which is crude-like bunker oil carried as fuel on ships of all kinds. The biggest tanker cargo is 38 million cubic metres of mostly Alaska crude a year. The study includes recovery estimates
crude that has been shipped by tankers down the B.C. coast to U.S. refineries since the 1970s. Two scenarios involve an Alaska crude spill in Dixon Entrance, with four per cent recovery in summer an three per cent in winter. One scenario
examines a summertime spill of diluted bitumen in the Juan de Fuca Strait, with response from Canadian and U.S. ships and oil recovery equipment. It estimated 31 per cent oil recovery after five days, in summer conditions with daylight-only operations. Diluted bitumen tanker shipments from Kinder Morgan Canada’s Burnaby terminal hit a high of 69 in 2010. The expansion would mean 300 tankers a year in and out of Vancouver harbour. The federal
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher government has launched its own research project to model the drift and behaviour of a bitumen spill in the ocean around Kitimat, and funded marine weather forecasting to facilitate shipping.
British Columbia works to close Asia gas deals By Tom Fletcher Black Press
As the latest antipipeline protest rally gathered on the lawn of the B.C. legislature Monday, the minister in charge of natural gas exports prepared for a sales trip to Asia. Minister for Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman leaves Friday for South Korea, China and Malaysia to meet with multinational energy
companies that are still a year away from final decisions on billions of investment in gas pipelines and liquefied natural gas plants on the North Coast. Speaking to reporters from V a n c o u v e r Monday, Coleman said Sunday’s announcement by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Rezak of a $36 billion investment by g ove r n m e n t - ow n e d
Petronas in B.C. LNG is an important step. Meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Kuala Lumpur, Rezak called the investment a “significant landmark decision,” after Petronas spent $5 billion last year to buy Alberta-based gas producer Progress Energy Inc. “Their prime minister made this announcement with our prime minister, and Petronas is owned
by the government of Malaysia, so that means the boss is pretty keen on British Columbia,” Coleman said. C o l e m a n defended the record of B.C.’s 50-yearold gas drilling industry, which was targeted along with oil proposals by about 200 chanting protesters. The group calls itself PowerShift, an extension of earlier Idle No More and Occupy
protests targeting corporations, oil and gas development and greenhouse gas emissions. “We have never had a well stem fail in British Columbia at any time since we’ve been doing natural gas drilling in B.C., ever,” Coleman said. “We have never affected the water table.” Inside the legislature, NDP leader Adrian Dix drew attention to the empty debate
chamber, on the day a fall session would have begun. Dix said the B.C. Liberal government has abandoned its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets in the rush to develop and export vast shale gas reserves, and has avoided debate on the issue by keeping the legislature shut down until February. The NDP has also targeted the government’s budget cuts for skill training,
at a time when the government says thousands of jobs will be created by expanding the gas industry. Coleman said the government is getting close to announcing its plan for skills training to handle LNG development. His meetings in Asia will include discussions with international producers about training B.C. workers at facilities overseas.
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forecasting a deficit budget this year if they continue to maintain their programs and services, and the board has committed to seek other funding in the upcoming year. McKilligan says they run a large variety of programs in the Library, including after school games and lego club, which average 20 kids, and have been very successful new programs this year. They also host birthday parties which McKilligan says are
starting to take off, with more and more children’s birthday parties being held at the Library. Technology services at the Library are one thing they strive to keep up to date and relevant, offering scan to email services and kobo readers for people to borrow and learn on, which Mckilligan says are very popular. The Library offers free online resources, including free music downloads, thousands of e-books and audio
books, and close to 400 free online magazines. They have a large physical collection of reading material, audio-visual, DVDs, audio books, etc. and they have knowledgeable and welcoming staff, McKilligan said. McKilligan says they also have a lot of partners in the community and around the province, and one program they’re developing is a more efficient inter-library loan system. Sitting on that
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good example,” she said. Speaking to those gathered at the Seniors Centre for a luncheon last Thursday, Boyce came to begin a discussion on elder abuse. Boyce said the issue is very complex, but is a huge problem that is very hidden. “People don’t want to talk about it, nobody does… there’s a lot of shame involved,” she said. Boyce says there are six types of abuse and neglect: physical,
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Over thirty years ago, I was at an evening church service and the phone rang. I answered it and there was a desperate man on the other end. He said he had a drinking problem, his wife had kicked him out, he lost his job and his car motor blew up on his way to town. He did not know what to do, he was seeking out God. Maybe God could help. We met at the front door then sat on the church steps because he said he was not worthy to step inside the church. He knew he was a sinner who needed help. As we spoke about things of God he relaxed and came in. That night he surrendered his whole life to the LORD. The next day I met up with him and he expressed concern over his relationship with his wife. He was anxious about his job, and wondered about transportation. We prayed together and gave it all to the LORD. That evening I drove him to his home town. Anxiously, he waited as his wife came to the door. She seemed surprised to see him but she didn’t hesitate to give him a hug and welcome him back. She was glad to see him! They invited me in and she began to tell him that his boss had phoned and wanted him back on the job. There was also a used vehicle available for his use. As we sat there we realized that all he had been so anxious about; all his prayer requests had been answered. God was gracious and good! I connected this fellow with some Christian friends in his home town and he eagerly learned more about the LORD and grew in his Christian life. He was born again of the Spirit of God, his desperate state of life was changed to a life of faith. Maybe you can relate to some of this fellow’s story. Maybe you have lost your way. Maybe you are desperate and everything is falling apart, and you need a new life. Maybe you are sick of your sinful way of life. You are not alone! We are all in a desperate state without God in our lives, whether we recognise it or not. There is hope! Jesus said “Healthy people do not need a doctor – sick people do …. For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Matthew 9:12,13 NLT. He also said “Yes, I am the gate. Those who come through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pasture. The thief’s purpose is to steal kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner Sponsored by Riverside Gardens
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The Houston Community Garden is moving forward with plans to build an outdoor kitchen for canning at the garden. Belinda Lacombe, Stepping Stones Coordinator, told council that the structure would essentially be four legs and a roof. They call it an outdoor kitchen because they will buy and store kitchen equipment and bring it out for a time during the summer to can their garden harvest, Lacombe said. Asked why they want to build a building rather then continue to use the tent covering, Lacombe said it’s because of Northern Health regulations on
food-related public events. “Right now with Northern Health, we’re unable to can on site. With an outdoor kitchen, and the proper supplies, we’ll be able to can right on the garden site,” she said. She says they need to be able to properly harness their kitchen equipment to something firm in order to meet safety regulations. Asked what they plan to can at the garden, Lacombe said it would be just the harvest from their community garden. “It’s really about educating the people we’re working with,” said Lacombe, adding that this way they can learn how to process their garden harvest as well as plant, grow and harvest it.
Lacombe says this is part of the Stepping Stones mandate that they are trying to complete, and they have until next March to use the grant funding they received for the project. “If we can’t get it done before the snow, then we won’t be getting it done,” she said. Tony Edwards, Interim Director of Engineering for the District of Houston, said it would be a permanent structure and would require an amendment to the lease. They would need to get a permit and meet the building code before going forward, Edwards told council. Council agreed to make the necessary amendment to their lease to allow the project to go ahead.
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Drivers in vehicles without winter tires can be fined $109 from Oct. 1 to April 30. RCMP Sgt. Rose says there are certain roads in B.C., including Highway 16 and Highway 118, where winter tires are required and they are identified by a sign that reads “Use winter tires or carry chains beyond this point October 1 to April 30.” A winter tire is any tire that is advertised or represented as a tire intended principally for winter use, and that gives necessary traction in snow or mud. The Motor Vehicle Act defines a winter tire as one with no less than 3.5 mm of tread depth across the surface of the tire in contact with the road. Sgt. Rose says a person can be charged and fined $109 for not having winter tires. Studded tires are allowed from Oct. 1 to April 30, but $109 fine can be issued for having studded tires outside of that time frame, Sgt. Rose said.
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SEE Them? Four deer captured on the power line right of way on Buck Flats Road. It’s open season for moose and deer hunting now, so many hunters are out trying their luck for winter meat.
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Police got a report of a black bear on Butler Ave. and Cataline Court. at 12:55 a.m. Oct. 10. RCMP Sgt. Rose said they patrolled but didn’t find the bear. He reminds that bears are scavenging for food before hibernating, and people should secure outdoor garbage cans and not leave food outside. *** At 9:05 a.m. Oct. 10, police arrested a female for assaulting another female at 2035 Sullivan Way. Sgt. Rose says after talking with those involved, police learned it was a consensual fight between four females. The female was released and no charges were laid. *** A break and enter at a home on Butler Ave. was reported to police at 10:57 p.m. Oct. 10. Sgt. Rose says homeowners came home and found the back door wide open, but nothing stolen. Police are attempting to locate a suspect male seen in the area who is very tall with brown hair and a distinct stoop to his shoulders when he walks. The case is still under investigation. *** A tractor trailer rear-ended another tractor trailer parked at a local gas station at 1:07 p.m. Oct. 11. Sgt. Rose says
police issued a ticket against the offending driver for an improper right turn. *** A truck was stolen and reported to police at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 11. Sgt. Rose says the male victim reported that an acquaintance stole his keys, cell phone charger, and $120 cash from his motel room and left in his employers truck. The truck is a 2000 white Chevy pickup with a tidy tank, dents in the box, and a green front licence plate. On Oct. 16 the suspect female was arrested for theft by Williams Lake RCMP, and police are proposing charges of theft of pickup and theft under $5,000. The truck and other stolen belongings were not found and anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. *** Police arrested a female for threatening several people with a rock core sample at 2035 Sullivan Way at 10:36 p.m. Oct. 11. Sgt. Rose says the female was lodged in cells, released on conditions, and charged with uttering threats and assault with a weapon. She will face charges in Houston court Dec. 16. *** At 11:36 p.m. Oct. 11, police arrested a young female under the Mental Health Act and brought her to Smithers for
assessment. *** On Oct. 12, police returned a wallet, lost in Houston Oct. 8 by a Washington tourist. Sgt. Rose says a local resident found the wallet and turned it into the RCMP, and the tourist was extremely grateful and spoke highly of the resident who found it. *** Police arrested a female for being drunk in a public place at 1:26 a.m. Oct.13. Sgt. Rose says police saw her unaccompanied, stumbling out the door of a local liquor establishment, and lodged her in cells until sober. *** Police stopped to help a male walking on Highway 16 with a bloody nose. Sgt. Rose says the male was complaining of a head injury, so police contacted Ambulance, but the male refused treatment and refused to cooperate with police. *** Police held a roadside check on Highway 16 near Steelhead Park Oct. 13. Sgt. Rose says at 7:40 p.m. they stopped a vehicle, and based on observations demanded a roadside screen and got two breath samples. Police issued a warning, a three-day immediate roadside prohibition, and impounded the vehicle for seven days. *** Police put down an injured deer on Lund
Road at 2:11 p.m. Oct. 14. Sgt. Rose says conservation came and picked up the remains. *** Police were called about a possible stolen truck seen with a broken rear window on KLO Creek Forest Service Road at 3:27 p.m. Oct. 14. Sgt. Rose says police found the truck wasn’t stolen, but was rented from the Okanagan by a company doing work in the area. Sgt. Rose encourages the public to keep reporting suspicious circumstances and vehicles. *** A fire on Highway 16 across from 7-11, was reported to police at 5 a.m. Oct. 15. Sgt. Rose says police found that it was brush being burnt and a permit was in place. *** At 2:35 a.m. Oct. 16, police arrested a male in breach of conditions not to be at a home on Pearson Road. Sgt. Rose says he was charged and released, and then returned to the house, prompting a second call to police. “The male had taken off on foot but due to the police officer running like a gazelle, he was caught and arrested for breaching those conditions again,” Sgt. Rose said. The male was held in jail for court, later released to face charges in Houston Dec. 16.
Police also arrested a female on conditions not to be in contact with the male, to face possible breach charges Dec. 16. *** In the past seven days police dealt with seven traffic complaints, four residential/commercial alarms, one abandoned 9-1-1 call, and one bylaw-related complaint.
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5. 5. Avoid Avoid sudden suddenmoves. moves.Slow Slowdown downand andsteer steer smoothly smoothlyand andgradually graduallytotoavoid avoidskidding. skidding. Accelerate Accelerategently, gently,turn turnslowly, slowly,and andbrake brakecarefully carefully and early. Avoid unexpected quick movements and early. Avoid unexpected quick movementsthat that could couldput putyou youininaaspin. spin.Anticipate Anticipateturns, turns,stops, stops,and and lane lanechanges changeswell wellbefore beforethey theyoccur. occur. 6. Know how to handle a skid. A skid happens 6. Know how to handle a skid. A skid happens when your wheels slide out of control on a slippery when your wheels slide out of control on a slippery surface and is a result of driving too fast for road surface and is a result of driving too fast for road conditions. If you start to skid, ease off the brake or conditions. If you start to skid, ease off the brake or accelerator, look and steer smoothly in the direction accelerator, look and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go. Be careful not to oversteer. If you you want to go. Be careful not to oversteer. If you are on ice and skidding in a straight line, step on the are on ice and skidding in a straight line, step on the clutch or shift to neutral. clutch or shift to neutral. 7. See and be seen. It is critical for drivers to see and 7. See and be seen. It is critical for drivers to see and be seen in low light conditions, and when blowing be seen in low light conditions, and when blowing snow impairs visibility. Always drive with your snow impairs headlights on. visibility. Always drive with your headlights on. 8. Be extremely cautious when approaching 8. highway Be extremely cautiousvehicles when approaching maintenance such as snow highway vehiclesMaintain such asa safe snow plows andmaintenance salt or sand trucks. plows and salt or sand trucks. Maintain a safe following distance. These vehicles throw up snow following vehicles and spray, distance. making itThese difficult to see. throw up snow and spray, making it difficult to see.
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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. located in Kitscoty, Alberta, is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@ autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).
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Qualifications: • Post-secondary education with 5 - 7 years parts and inventory management exp. Any combo of education and exp.may be considered. • Strong knowledge of the Komatsu product line and the products SMS currently service is an asset. • Exc. managerial skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of industry logistic and manufacturing issues. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumé quoting reference number PM-12320-10102013 and position title to: Email: bcjobs@smsequip.com Fax: (1)604.888.9699
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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Custodian in both Smithers and Houston ($19.32 per hour). WHMIS Certificate, Familiarity with WCB safety procedures and Previous custodial experience would be an asset. Please send resumes to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill, Human Resources Administrator Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: 250-877-6831
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Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Casual Bus Driver in both Smithers and Houston - $20.89 per hour. Previous experience is an asset. Must have a Class II Driver’s Licence. Please send resumes to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill, Human Resources Administrator Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: 250-877-6831
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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. ‡/†/**/≠/¥ Offers apply to the purchase of a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 1WT (G80, B30, H2R), 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS 1SA, 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD equipped as described. Freight & PPSA included ($1,650/$1,600). License, insurance, registration, 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 BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank 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. *Some features advertised are available features and not standard on all models. See your Chevrolet dealer for details. *≠When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. Class is light-duty full-size pickups. ††Requires 2WD Double or Crew Cab with the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Light-Duty Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. Class is light-duty full-size pickups. †0%/0.9%/1.5% lease APR available for 60/48/36 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 Cruze LS/ 2014 Equinox LS FWD/ 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 4X4 1WT, O.A.C by GM Financial. Applies only to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Dealers are free to set individual prices. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees, and applicable taxes not included. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. Truck Bucks offer only valid from October 1, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit toward the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2013 or 2014 Model Year GMC Sierra Light Duty, GMC Sierra Heavy Duty, Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Chevrolet Heavy Duty, or 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. Only (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. $3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase and lease offers of 2014 Silverado Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. Other credits available on select Silverado models. Offer ends October 31st. ≠Offer available to retail customers in Canada only $1000 Bonus cash applies to new 2013/2014 Chevrolet Cruze, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Silverado, 2013/2014 Buick Verano, Encore, Enclave, 2013/2014 GMC Terrain, Acadia, Sierra and 2013/2014 Cadillac ATS, SRX, 2013 CTS vehicles delivered between October 22, 2013, and October 31, 2013. The $1,000 bonus cash includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. Price includes freight and PDI but excludes license, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ‡Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013, through January 2, 2014, of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. †*Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. +The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. **Available in select markets. Subscription sold separately after trial period. Visit siriusxm.ca for details.
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