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Fighting for HFP timber By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

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The Houston ACT (Action Changes Things) Committee kick off WinterFest with sledding, a bonfire, hot dogs and hot chocolate on the hill behind Houston Secondary School. Above are Fire Lieutenant Sheldon Slaney and Fire Chief Jim Daigneault with Evann, Paige and Eryn, warming up by the bonfire with hot chocolate after sledding.

D u n g a t e Community Forests is working with Houston mayor and council to seek expansion. C o m mu n i t y Forests Directors Jerry Veillette, Arnold Amonson and Bob Clee gave a report to council last Tuesday. “We feel the opportunity exists to expand or maybe even double the size of Dungate Community Forests as a result of the [Houston Forest Products] announcement,” Veillette said. “This would benefit the community by maintaining community control over a larger portion of the local timber supply, for local job support and community economic benefit. “The board would welcome the opportunity to work with mayor and council and dis-

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trict staff to attempt to realize this objective,” Veillette said. Mayor Bill Holmberg said he too welcomed that opportunity. He said council is meeting with the Minister of Forests in Houston and will notify Dungate Community Forests when that happens. The meeting was originally set for Feb. 3 but was postponed by the Ministry and council still does not know when the Minister will come to Houston. See TIMBER on Page 3

Council seeks funds for water system upgrade By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The District of Houston is seeking funding to upgrade the water system. In 2012, council had a study done of the water reservoir and found major issues with the roof, requiring serious

repairs in the next five years. Opus Dayton and Knight, the consulting engineer, also found that the current water system is lacking redundancy (extra supply in case of failure) and does not have enough water supply for fire fighting a large

structural fire. Last council meeting, council considered five options, opting to seek funding for the best water system and prepared to settle for less if they don’t get funding. Council considered the following options: 1) Building a new

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reservoir on Mount Davis Way and the necessary pipe system for $2.25 million. 2) Building a new fused, steel reservoir beside the existing reservoir for $1.25 million. 3) Repairing the roof of the existing reservoir for $620,000.

4) Building a new reservoir on Mt. Davis Way, with piping, and repairing the roof of the existing reservoir for $2.87 million. 5) Building a new reservoir beside the existing one and repairing the old one for $1.87 million. With repairing

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the old roof, council discussed whether repairs could be done without decommissioning the reservoir. John Guenther, Director of Engineering and Development Services, said they could supply the water system from the

aquifer as a backup while the reservoir is being repaired for three months. That would be risky for three months as it would hamper the fire fighting ability, said Councillor Rick Lundrigan. See WATER on Page 2

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Business partners Paul Wong and Ronnie Tai bought A&W on Feb. 3. The two were college buddies and business partners in Shell in Prince George for five years before moving to Houston to take over A&W. When asked why they decided to buy a business in Houston, Tai said it was a good opportunity. “We thought it looked promising, so we went after it,” he said, adding that they’d been through Houston and gone camping in the area and liked it. “I really like the community, everyone knows each other, and everyone’s friendly,” Wong said. He says they have big shoes to fill taking over for Al and Brenda. “They have kept this A&W in tip-top shape and everybody that we talk to loves them… They did a lot of community sponsorship and we plan to carry on the same tradition,” Wong said. “We’re going to try to keep the same thing going,” Tai agreed. Tai said the business transition was smooth, thanks to great staff. “Everyone knows what to do, we don’t have to retrain or spot check or nothing… Everyone knows their duties and roles and everyone is doing their job here,” Wong said. “We’re very impressed,” Tai said. “Seventeen years ago [Al and Brenda] were in the petroleum industry as well, and they transitioned over to A&W and never looked back. We’re kind of hoping the same thing is going to happen for us,” Tai said.

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Council considers water reservoir options WATER from Page 1 C h i e f Administrative Officer Linda Poznikoff said the other thing to consider is whether the main

structure of the old reservoir is in good enough condition to make roof repairs worthwhile. Guenther was directed to look into

those questions. He thought the best option was to build a reservoir beside the existing one, then consider repairing the old one at a later date,

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he said. Mayor Bill Holmberg said council had previously considered building a new reservoir on Mount Davis Way because it would open up new commercial land, and it would bring that neighbourhood onto the water system. Guenther said in order to do that, they would have to supply sewer services as well. He added that building a new reservoir beside the current one would allow them to use the current pipe system. A new piping system for a reservoir on Mt. Davis Way would cost more then the new reservoir itself, he said. Council agreed. “It doesn’t hurt any,” Holmberg said. “And if we don’t get [the funding], we can’t do it.” “Let’s go for it big and if we don’t get it we go back to what we can afford,” Lundrigan said.

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SLIDING Gems The Houston GEMS girls club recently held their annual winter rally at Rough Acres Bible Camp. The rally had 140 girls and women from Houston, Smithers and Telkwa, and was packed with activities like sledding, singing, games and crafts, and lesson times. GEMS is a girls club run by the Houston Christian Reformed Church, and has 90 girls in Houston who come out bi-weekly. Jackie Lieuwen photos/ Houston Today

“More community control over timber” TIMBER from Page 1 As they wait for the Competition Bureau to rule on the timber licence swap between HFP and Canfor, Holmberg said council would be fighting for the 280,000 cubic metres of timber rights that West Fraser wants to transfer to Smithers. “We’re going to to try our best to keep that wood in the Morice TSA to benefit Houston… “[Community Forests is] one of the things that we did want to throw on the table for this extra volume… rather then it going to Smithers,” he said. “We’re going to have to fight for it, so we will welcome your help,” he said.

Veillette said they started winter harvest in December 2013 and log hauling in January 2014, and they plan to harvest 15 to 20,000 cubic metres this winter season. In May or June 2014 they plan to tender out 25,000 cubic metres of wood to small operators and green licence holders to harvest over the next 12 months, he said. In 2012, the Community Forest profit sharing with the District of Houston was $41,000, and in 2013 there was no harvest and no profit shares, as they were

in the licence renewal stage, Veillette said. The board continues to process applications quarterly to support community non-profit organizations, allocating funds as they are accumulated. Veillette said they will be adopting a multi-year funding allocation so that they have funding to offer throughout the next five years, even though the harvest is planned to be finishing within three years. Their current account balance of $52,000 will be spread over three years. They also have

money set aside for annual high school scholarships and potential sports team trips to provincials. C o m mu n i t y Forests has $70,600 for business development funding and they are working to set up specific criteria for what that money can be used for. Asked for examples, Veillette said it could be used for things like partnering with Community Futures for business start up, or maybe assisting in a large community project that would benefit the community as a whole.

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Painting art from the heart The day my daughter Daisy was born, her three-year-old brother Sam held her in his arms. The day Daisy’s friend Kylee was born, her threeyear-old sister Kayla could not do the same. Kylee was born with a life-threatening condition called transposition of the great arteries and had to be flown to BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver for emergency open heart surgery. Once the major operation was a success, she was in Kayla’s arms all the time. Despite such a terrifying and traumatic introduction to the world, Kylee is now 10 years old and is as happy and healthy as any parent could ever hope. Grateful to the medical team for saving her life, she and her older sister raised money for the BC Children’s Hospital three years ago by selling stones they handpainted while camp-

ing. Since then they’ve sold over a thousand beautifully decorated rocks at campgrounds, in their neighbourhood, at craft fairs and even art shows. This Valentine’s Day they’ll be setting up their “Charity Rocks” table and selling their hearts out at the Kelowna General Hospital to raise money for its new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre. “They’ve supported a variety of charities over the years,” their mother said. “And they’ve always insisted on donating 100% of the proceeds. They won’t even let me use a small portion for supplies.” When asked who their idol is, their answer isn’t a recognizable celebrity we might see in the tabloids, such as Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift. Their idol is Spencer West, a Toronto man who has no legs, yet has accomplished incredible feats such as climbing

Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands to raise money for Free the Children, a charity that builds schools and water systems for kids in third world countries. An author and motivational speaker, Spencer West has presented at the youth empowerment event “We Day” for years, and that’s where the sisters first saw him. For three years in a row they have listened to him share inspiring life lessons, and were thrilled to meet him in person when they participated in a fundraising hike up Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver last summer. They believe, like he does, that anyone can overcome their obstacles and become a force for positive change in the world. For them, their biggest obstacle might be their exceedingly shy personalities, which has caused them to miss out on opportu-

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nities reserved for the more extroverted students at school. But whenever they have the opportunity to raise money for charity, they have no problem coming out of their shells temporarily - proving the theory that introverts should never be underestimated. “Painting is fun,” Kylee said. “But talking to people and selling the rocks is our favourite part.” Driven to help those in need, the artistic duo plan to continue giving back in some form or another, fully committed to helping others while not limiting themselves. The girls don’t place a set price on their waterproofed creations, but they gladly accept donations. They also take custom orders and are excited about their expanding clientele. “The more we raise, the more we donate,” Kayla said. “As we get older and gain experi-

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne ence, we plan to help to a greater extent.” With loving hearts as big as theirs, I have no doubt these talented sisters will. Kylee and Kayla will be selling their rocks at the Kelowna General Hospital’s auxiliary bake sale in the Royal Lobby, Friday, February 14th from 9 am to 3 pm. They can also be contacted on their website: RocksForCharity. weebly.com or you can like their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/rocksforcharity. Let’s help support them. Generous hearts are a gift to us all.

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“Unexpected stories of athletic heros. You watch the Olympics and you don’t really know any of the athletes and then all of a sudden there’s an amazing story that blows you away.”

“My favourite thing about the Olympics is the opening ceremonies. That’s when all the countries come together and everybody starts even.”

“They’re just inspiring.

“Men’s hockey. I find Olympic hockey to be better then NHL hockey. It’s a bigger rink and there’s less garbage involved, so I find it to be a very skilled game.”

It helps keep me on track with my own workouts too, realizing how hard the athletes have worked to get there.”

Teacher ruling may be appealed, premier says The B.C. government is considering an appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that rejects legislation restricting teacher bargaining and assesses a penalty of $2 million plus court costs. “It doesn’t reflect government’s view of the case and the facts in the case,” Premier Christy Clark told a Kamloops radio station Tuesday. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said he is “disappointed”

by the ruling, and ministry staff will study it before deciding on a possible appeal. Fassbender said he disagrees with the judge’s conclusion that the government tried to provoke a strike by reintroducing provisions that had been struck down by the same judge. “What we need to do is to review the judge’s ruling in detail to see what the implications are, but clearly my message to school districts, to parents, is it’s business

as usual in our schools,” Fassbender said. The B.C. Supreme Court ruling rejected the provincial government’s effort to keep class size and special needs support off the bargaining table with teachers, and ordered the government to pay $2 million in damages to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. In a ruling released Monday, Justice Susan Griffin said the B.C. government’s r e p l a c e m e n t

legislation, passed in 2011, is as unconstitutional as the 2002 law called Bill 28 that removed class size and special needs support from union working conditions. “The court concluded that the government did not negotiate in good faith with the union after the Bill 28 decision,” Griffin wrote. “One of the problems was that the government representatives were preoccupied with another strategy. Their strategy was to put such

pressure on the union that it would provoke a strike by the union. The government representatives thought this would give government the opportunity to gain political support for imposing legislation on the union.” The ruling strikes down the portions of the new legislation that have not already expired. BCTF president Jim Iker said the ruling returns contract language that was in place in 2002, and he expects that the

province’s 60 school districts will have to rehire teachers and special needs assistants to reduce class size. He said there were 1,200 education specialists affected by the 2002 legislation, including teacherlibrarians and counsellors. “It’s good for us, it’s good for public education, it’s good for British Columbia and for our students,” Iker said of Monday’s ruling. NDP education critic Rob Fleming

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher called the ruling “real blow to the B.C. Liberals’ credibility,” adding it traces back to Premier Christy Clark’s time as education minister in 2002.

Experts battle growing online crime in Canada By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Online privacy and security experts gathered in Victoria on the weekend to share strategies to protect computer networks they say are “under attack like never before.” Charles Wordsworth, technology security consultant and vice president of Privacy and Access Council of Canada, said the days of teenage computer hackers making mischief have been replaced by organized crime, much of it based in Eastern Europe. A key concern is breaking into computer networks that collect personal information.

The attraction is simple, Wordsworth said. Online criminals work in secret, with little risk to them as they search for weaknesses. “You don’t get shot robbing online banks,” Wordsworth said. “Unfortunately from my experience, the hackers are getting smarter, they have more money than anybody else, so therefore they can hire people who are a lot smarter than the people who develop the applications.” B.C. and other governments increasingly use web applications for access to their programs. B.C. Auditor General Russ Jones reported last week on security defi-

ciencies, calling on the province to require better security measures from contractors who develop websites used by government. One recent example of a preventable breach was in Alberta, where 620,000 medical records were taken along with a laptop computer owned by a private medical clinic with 25 outlets in the province. Sharon Polsky, CEO of Privacy and Access Council of Canada, said encryption is simple now and should be required of all government contractors. She said protection has to be built in at the beginning, and all employees and contractors

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Ed Pereira, president of ISACA Vancouver, is one of the experts working to protect personal information from identity theft and other online crime.

with access to personal data should be trained to protect it. While there isn’t much the average person can do to protect against institutional data breaches, there are simple precautions everyone can take. The conference was organized by the Vancouver and Victoria chapters of ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) an independent industry group with members in 180 countries. It has created a website at www. bcaware.ca with advice to protect mobile security, social networking privacy and dealing with cyberbullying.

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The District of Houston is buying a used street sweeper for $80,000. During budget meetings in November 2013, council discussed contracting out the street sweeping work, but found that buying a sweeper themselves would save more money. Director of Engineering and Development Services John Guenther said they advertised to contractors and got only one bid, costing $106,400 per year with an hourly rate of $142. Guenther said the District could buy a used 2006 Elgin Crosswind street sweeper for $80,000 plus taxes and perform the work for an annual cost of

$50,000. The total cost is $70,000 annually for seven years.

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difficult to find and it’s been patched together for a number of years,”

“I’m a little disappointed that no [local contractors] put in a competitive bid.” - Councillor Kyle Thomson

Mayor Bill Holmberg and Councillor Kyle Thomson said they were disappointed there were not more bids from contractors. “I’m a little disappointed that nobody put in a competitive price. I’m not really into buying a street sweeper,” Thomson said. Asked about the condition of the current 23-year-old District sweeper, Guenther said it’s not working. “Parts are

he said. Director of Finance William Wallace said Vimar Equipment, the company they would buy the Elgin sweeper from, has the most business in the province with street sweepers for local governments. “I would buy this one. It’s pretty reliable,” Guenther said. All council voted in favour to buy the sweeper, except Kyle Thomson, and the costs fit into the District 2014 to 2018 Financial Plan.

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One time a high school friend of mine told me his greatest desire was to have a date with Diana Ross of the Supremes. Another friend said her greatest desire was to have a ride in a brand new Corvette. I lost track of the fellow who wanted the date with Diana Ross, but I am certain his desire was not fulfilled! As for the friend who wanted a ride in a Corvette, she may have since ridden in her favorite sports car, but I think fancy automobiles are the furthest thing from her mind right now. She is married to a Godly man, they have children and her desire is to live a life pleasing to God. Jesus said “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted.” John 15:7 NLT Does this really mean that I come to God with whatever I want; as in the case of my friend mentioned above, a date with a celebrity; ask for it and that is what I will get? Is God at my command? Can I just tell him whatever I want; health, wealth or fame and he will give it? I think not! God is not a genie. When we look at these words of Jesus in context, it takes on a whole different meaning. Jesus said “If you remain (abide or live) in me...”*. This means he is our source of life. If he is the source of our very being, every thought, action and motivation is from him. Just as the life of a branch comes from the vine, our life comes from him. Then he says “and if my words remain in you...”* If he rules in our lives, we have a love for his word and it will become an essential part of our lives. We will not want to utter any word or ask anything contrary to his word or his will. Our life will be in tune with him in all we think, say, do or ask. His desires will become our desires. He will give us the strength to live out the rich, satisfying, abundant life he has already planned for those who trust him. (Ephesians 2:10; John 10:10) So the question is, are we remaining, abiding, living in him? Is he the boss of our life? Are his desires our desires? He has great things in store for those who surrender to him. “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Psalm 37: 4 NLT *All scripture quotations from New Living Translation; emphasis, (italicized, in brackets) from KJV and God’s Word Translation.

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Landscaping cemetery By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The District of Houston is landscaping the new Mountainview Cemetery with drought tolerant grass and shrubs to avoid installing an irrigation system. John Guenther, Director of Engineering and Development Services, says the capital cost is $5,000 to reseed and upgrade the top soil, and it would cost about $300 per year on maintenance. “It’s a bit of an experiment for the District,” he said. “The hope is to try this for a year and see if we can get it established - get the grass growing and trees established and see how that works

for the year. “It’s not as green as you’d like to see it. But in the long run, I think it’s the most responsible way to look after something like this,” Guenther said. The other option is to run 1.2 kilometres of pipes from the Water Tower and put in an irrigation system with pipes, a pressure tank and pump, Guenther said. The capital cost would be $22,000 plus $1,500 in maintenance per year for mowing, fertilizing and watering. Council agreed to try the drought tolerant grass. “We’ll try it out for a year. If it doesn’t work then we’ll have to go back to option two,” said Mayor Bill Holmberg.

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Far left: Clint MacDermid helps Lexi gather a plate of fruit at the brunch. Over 200 people came out to the Link to Learning Literacy Brunch as part of the ACT Winterfest weekend. Top left: Dianne Vanderwijk and great grandson Kayden Trottier check out the Northern Health information booth and talk to Health Officer Kira Jang about healthy eating. Above: Ada and Haleigh spell words with the coloured letters at a kids activity booth at the brunch.

Ali, Jonny, Taylor, Hayden, Chris and Darien enjoy the people and food at the Saturday Literacy brunch.

Above: Firefighters Shay Daigneault, Lt. Chad Manahan and Ben Riley cook up pancakes and sausage for the crowded brunch. Below: Anjoula, Darasimi, Jamie, Ian check out the play dough at a kids activity booth set up by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Northwest Supported Child Development Program,â&#x20AC;? a family-centred program in Houston that gives support to parents and helps find daycare for families with kids aged 3 to 5.

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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

2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC

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

Phone: 250-845-4940

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Employment

Help Wanted North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic (Journeyman or Apprentice). Millwright and Fabricator. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

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Employment

Trades, Technical

CEDA is Hiring! Shutdown Labourers & Operators

ELECTRICAL COMPANY requires Journeymen & Apprentices for a new hospital project in Burns Lake. Email resume to: birk@keldonelectric.com

Qualiﬁcations include: Physically demanding Clean driver’s abstract Travel within Alberta Class 1/3 driver’s license MED 3 boating license To submit resume please visit online: www.cedagroup.com

TRUCK Drivers - Class 1 Fort St John, BC Drop off/pick up bin srvc, haul mtls. Clean Lic, 3-4 yrs exp, TDGC, drug screen req’d. Email resume & abstract to hr@abcrecycling.com.

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ELECTRICIAN Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects, and willing to travel for some jobs. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has an immediate opening for a TJ Heavy Duty Mechanic in Dease Lake, BC You will be part of a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and equipment. A valid CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to get one are preferred. This position offers excellent benefits and allowances. We also have an opening for a Receptionist in our Dease Lake office if your spouse / partner is looking for local employment.

Apply with resume and references in person at the Dease Lake or Burns Lake offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For details on these positions and more, visit: ldmltd.ca/careers

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for a Mechanical Manager in Dease Lake, BC

As part of our management team in our Stikine area, you are responsible for supervising and directing a team of mechanics to maintain our fleet of plow trucks & equipment. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to determine shop & equipment priorities, and manage shop & inventory schedules to meet those priorities. You have previous experience in a similar role, managing employees and budgets. You

LOOKING TO BUY A HOUSE WITH THE UP-GRADES DONE, READY TO MOVE IN WELL WE HAVE THE HOUSE FOR YOU...

Apply with resume and references in person at the Dease Lake or Burns Lake offices, or to: careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930

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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. Open floor plan and good room sizes, attached garage. Back yard has plenty of play room. Large outside shed to store your toys in. Must be viewed to be appreciated. For appointment to view

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For details on these positions and more, visit: ldmltd.ca/careers

MECHANIC

Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

Phone: 250-845-2498 Heavy Duty Machinery

1987 Omega P&H Crane

50 ton crane for sale, “where is, as is” 100% Financing available O.A.C.

Call: 250-847-7928 or 250-877-2434 Help Wanted

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Financial Services INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

are able to manage and plan effectively with tight deadlines and under pressure.

We also have an opening for a Receptionist in our Dease Lake office if your spouse / partner is looking for local employment.

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FL A-16827 Forest Stewardship Plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Extension Request Licensee: West Fraser Mills Ltd. District: Nadina Timber Supply Area: Morice Please be advised that a three (3) year extension to the term of the FL A-16827 Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) has been requested.

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The FSP is available for public review and written comment from February 5, 2014 to April 7, 2014. To review the FSP please contact Tim Penninga, RPF @250-847-2656 or email Tim.Penninga@westfraser.com

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The review locations are West Fraser Mills offices located at 1300 Morice River Road, Houston, BC or at 2375 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC

in Burns Lake: 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; red Clipper â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prospectorâ&#x20AC;? 52lb solo canoe with white gunnel covers: $700. 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6â&#x20AC;? Bell Magic solo canoe, 50lbs, green & fast: $700. 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 4â&#x20AC;? Clipper Maverick 64lbs, tandem canoe (or can be set up as a solo), green with black trim: $900.

To submit a written comment: â&#x20AC;˘ Email Tim.Penninga@westfraser.com or â&#x20AC;˘ Mail to PO Box 3130 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0, â&#x20AC;˘ Attn: Tim Penninga, RPF

Boats CANOES FOR SALE

Call Ted 250-692-2372

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37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993â&#x20AC;? will be held on Monday February 17, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako office at 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993â&#x20AC;? is proposed to be amended by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Rezoning Bylaw No. 1683, 2014â&#x20AC;?. The purpose of the amendment bylaw is to limit medical marihuana production to properties where Intensive Agriculture is a permitted use. The proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw will accommodate the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Allow the production of medical marihuana on lands where Intensive Agriculture is a permitted use in the Zoning Bylaw (H2, Ag1, RR1). â&#x20AC;˘ Disallow the production of medical marihuana as an Agriculture or Horticulture use in the Zoning Bylaw (R5, R6, H1). â&#x20AC;˘ Disallow the production of medical marihuana as a home occupation. The proposed changes are the result of staff research regarding the potential land use impact associated with the type of operations permitted under the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission respecting matters contained in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Rezoning Bylaw No. 1683, 2014â&#x20AC;?. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than February 17, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. This Public Hearing is to be held by the Chairperson or Alternate Chairperson as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, a copy of the proposed Bylaw and related documents may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 5, 2014 to February 17, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw will also be made available at the public libraries in Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Houston, Smithers and Vanderhoof. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the second of two publications.

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Licensee: West FraserofMills Ltd. Land Disposition Crown District: Nadina Take notice that Diane Bell from Telkwa, BC, has TimbertoSupply Area:ofMorice applied the Ministry Forests, Lands, and Natural

Resource Smithers, forto a Please be Operations advised that (MFLNRO), a three (3) year extension Crown Grant ofFL anA-16827 existingForest Licence of Occupation the term of the Stewardship Plan and for - (FSP) Recreational Residential purposes has been requested. a Licence of Occupation - Roadway purposes The FSP availableCrown for public and below. written situated on isProvincial land review as outlined comment from 2014 to April 7, 2014. Crown Grant of February existing 5, Licence Crown Land File To review the FSP please contact 6400016 Legal Description: ALL THAT UNSURVEYED Tim Penninga, @250-847-2656 or email CROWN LAND IN RPF THE VICINITY OF HELEN LAKE, RANGE 5, COAST DISTRICT. CONTAINING 0.187 Tim.Penninga@westfraser.com HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The review locations are West Fraser Mills offices Licence of Occupation - Roadway Crown Land File located at 1300 Morice River Road, Houston, BC or at 6408846 Legal Description ALL THAT UNSURVEYED 2375 Tatlow Road, BC CROWN LAND IN Smithers, THE VICINITY OF HELEN LAKE TOGETHER THAT PART OF DISTRICT LOT 5409, To submit aWITH written comment: RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT. THAT PARTorOF N1/2, â&#x20AC;˘ Email Tim.Penninga@westfraser.com DISTRICT RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, â&#x20AC;˘ Mail LOT to PO5410. Box 3130 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0, CONTAINING 538 HECTARES MORE OR LESS. â&#x20AC;˘ Attn: Tim Penninga, RPF Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Nadina Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000, 3333 Tatlow Rd., Smithers BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to Sunday, March 16, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.isp for more information. Notice Intention Apply for a will Be advised thatof any response toto this advertisement be considered part of the public record.Land For information, Disposition of Crown contact the Freedom of Information Ministry Take notice that Diane Bell from Advisor Telkwa,atBC, has of Forests, Lands, and of Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; applied to the Ministry Forests, Lands, and Natural Office in Smithers. Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a

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Crown Grant of an existing Licence of Occupation - Recreational Residential purposes and for a Licence of Occupation - Roadway purposes situated on Provincial Crown land as outlined below. Crown Grant of existing Licence Crown Land File 6400016 Legal Description: ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF HELEN LAKE, RANGE 5, COAST DISTRICT. CONTAINING 0.187 #ShouldaUsedHouston HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. Licence of Occupation - Roadway Crown Land File 6408846 Legal Description ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF HELEN LAKE TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF DISTRICT LOT 5409, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT. THAT PART OF N1/2, DISTRICT LOT 5410. RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 538 HECTARES MORE OR LESS. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Nadina Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000, 3333 Tatlow Rd., Smithers BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to Sunday, March 16, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.isp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office in Smithers.

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Canfor Houston Operations 2007- 2014 Forest Stewardship Plan Extension Request Notice of Review and Comment In accordance with FPPR 20 (1) the proposed Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) extension request and amendment 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 February 5th, 2014 for a period of sixty (60) days.. FSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can be extended for a maximum of 5 years. We were granted a 2 year extension and this request is for a further 3 years. A two year extension was granted to provide the time to work out issues with forest health problems in young pine plantations. This extension includes revised stocking standards to address forest health issues. The extension also includes a new license FL A91846 in the Morice TSA. This license was a West Fraser license and has a cut associated with it of 324,500 m3 per year. This is not new volume. It represents an existing allocation in the timber supply area. This FSP amendment is available for review until April 7th, 2014, at Canforâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 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. The deadline for receiving written comments is April 7th, 2014. 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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