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Forbes Industrial Contractors Ltd. are repairing the bridge above Highway 16 west of Houston. Contracted by Canfor Corporation, the crew is doing concrete rehabilitation and jacking up the bridges to realign them where the gravel island in the middle has settled and sagged down. They are also stabilizing the middle section by adding gravel. The work will be done by the middle of April, said Site Superintendent Keith Graham.

The midterm timber harvest level is projected to drop 26 percent after the next five years. Agathe Bernard, Stewardship Officer of the Ministry of Forests, presented to Houston council last Tuesday about the timber supply analysis and public discussion paper. In the Morice Timber Supply Area (TSA), the dead pine left from the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic is enough to allow harvest to continue at the current level for five years before it drops. After those five years, harvest level, known as Annual Allowable Cut (AAC), is projected to decrease to 1.6 million cubic metres per year for 55 years. That is a 26 percent drop from

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the current levels at 2.165 million cubic metres per year. That is the conclusion in the public discussion paper for the Morice TSA, which was released for public review April 10 by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. See DROP on Page 3

Branding Houston to enhance community marketing By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The process of branding the Houston community is moving forward. Two consultants hired by the District of Houston held discovery sessions April 14 and 15.

They talked to over 30 local people last week about ideas for a Houston brand, including business people, local residents and high school students. Chris and Lawanda Thornley from Thornley Creative Communications were

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DROP from Page 1 The Ministry is seeking public input on their analysis until June 20. After that, Chief Forester Dave Peterson will set a new harvest level based on the analysis, public input and other social and economic information. The paper conclusion says that short-term and midterm harvest levels depend on a variety of factors, including the continued harvest of dead pine for five more years, and the health of the young forest areas. Bernard said it also depends on whether companies consider it economically worthwhile to harvest areas with less timber volume or highbalsam. These areas are not currently harvested and are called Marginally Economic Stands.

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Agathe Barnard, Stewardship Officer of Nadina Natural Resource District, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. If they are considered with the harvest area, they will increase the projected harvest

levels 256,000 cubic metres. This would change the projected 26 percent drop to a 14 percent drop.

Bernard says there has been a lot of interest in recent years in making different wood products than saw logs - things like bioenergy and pallets. That is part of why Marginally Economic Stands were considered. The Timber Supply Analysis also considers a variety of other factors and their affect on the projected harvest levels. It looks at shifts in factors like forest health, the timing of the AAC shift, and shelf-life (length of time a dead tree is worth harvesting). The analysis is open for public input until June 20, and Bernard says that is a key part the chief forester’s decision. “I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to get input from the public for good decision

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A neighbour’s greenhouse

ge needn’t be a detriment to good ideas, creative thought, or future planning. Not long ago, I thought it was. “How much longer could I use it?” “Is it worth the effort and expense, at this stage?” These were my thoughts as I stood in the back 40 recently pondering a different configuration, a new structure for my vegetable garden and a rather decrepit adjoining shed. Just a few weeks later, I glanced over our fence at the strenuous effort my neighbour (with at least a decade and more on me) was putting into the construction of a small greenhouse. He certainly was not fretting about the time left to enjoy it; he was getting it done, apparently enjoying the work, and prepared to make use of it, right now! In the following years that little greenhouse was full of over-wintering scarlet geraniums, perhaps tiny seedlings for the adjacent garden, or whatever whims enticed my neighbour to make use of his successful project. That neighbour and his greenhouse were a lesson for me when the ‘why bother’ attitude creeps in to stall my inspirations. Sadly, my neighbour is gone now, but perhaps not so sadly either, for he did what he wanted to do happily and well. When I remember this neighbour, there’s much more than the inspiration of his little greenhouse that comes to mind. He gardened and I gardened, but in no way were our gardens the slightest bit comparable. Over the fence, the peas, the beans, the potatoes grew like there was no tomorrow under the neighbour’s knowing touch. Mine grew too, but the difference was that mine grew, his flourished. The fruits of neighbour’s apple tree visited constantly over our fence, and when the laden branches dropped a few choice fruits on my side, they found their way quickly into pies or applesauce. Sometimes part of the abundant harvest of the brambles frolicking along the laneway fence were brought to me for my enjoyment. This gentle neighbour was a friendly and helpful one; on his way to the mailbox on a rainy day he would rescue my newspapers from the streaming driveway and tuck them safely under cover on the porch. Even in winter, his garden continued its flourishing with tall stalks of Brussels sprouts ignoring the cold and frost to present green orbs of nourishment for winter meals. The thriving crop of fall rye did its bit toward providing the spring’s turned-under green manure. And the little greenhouse, my point of enlightenment and inspiration, guarded the tender greenery not yet ready for the outdoors. Thank you, neighbour, for your unknowing lesson to one on the other side of the fence. He made true Gandhi’s words, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” or to quote James Dean, “Dream as if you will live forever; Live as if you will die today.” - Nancy Whelan

LOL - Language of Letters About 10 years ago I texted a joke to a work colleague on my phone. He texted back “hilarious lol” and I wondered how he knew my childhood nickname. Only my family and a few close friends called me Lol or Lolly. Later I found out that he wasn’t referring to my nickname at all, and that “lol” stood for “laugh out loud.” I felt so out of touch. Was I the only one who didn’t know this? I asked some others if they knew what “lol” stood for and most were well aware. There were a few, though, that didn’t know, and a couple who thought it meant “lots of love” or “little old lady.” Since then it’s become one of the most popular acronyms, and I’ve even heard people verbally saying “lol” when they think something’s funny. With so many of us communicating with our mobile devices

these days, it makes sense that abbreviations are being used more than ever. Wouldn’t most of us prefer to text a handful of letters rather than a bunch of full words if we could get the same message across fully and effectively in a shorter period of time? I, for one, would not. I never type “lol” to express my amusement, and I rarely use cyber slang. I can’t say why exactly. One friend suggested it’s because I’m a writer and so in love with words that I can’t bear to butcher the English language. But I don’t think that’s it, or it would probably bother me to read it, and it doesn’t - even when I have no idea what it says. A new girlfriend just sent me a message with “wbu” in it, and I had to look it up online. Apparently it means “what about you?” Huh? Those

initials would spell out “way” for goodness sake. Obviously I would not be the best person to come up with chat-speak because my initial guess for “wbu” was “we buy undies” and that didn’t fit with our exchange whatsoever. I think a more plausible explanation for why I don’t like to shorten my words and phrases is because I don’t like being misunderstood. It also feels like something young people do, and something I did when I was in my teens and early 20s. Back then I was inspired by the musical artist Prince. He was well known for using U instead of you; R instead of are; 2 instead of to, two or too; and a variety of other abbreviations I’d never seen before I started buying his records and reading his lyrics. “Maybe Prince invented text talk,” my 10-year-old daughter

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said when I told her that he was the first person I ever saw doing it over three decades ago. Doubtful. But he definitely prompted my friends and me to come up with a fun code-like language long before we had computers - some of which never caught on. For example, “r u up 4 *$?” meant “do you want to go to Starbucks?” yet I don’t see “*$” on any online jargon dictionaries. Oops, never mind, I just found it on NetLingo.com “This crap is the reason kids can’t spell anymore,” my older neighbor said recently. “If my children were young I wouldn’t allow them to abbreviate words. It’s lazy.” I can understand that belief, but I don’t think it’s accurate. Although I’m no longer into it myself, I think cyber slang is just a modern day shorthand and is fine to use casu-

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne ally. It’s efficient and it can make you think. My 10-and-13-year-old kids use it so much that I’m frequently guessing what things mean, and if I can’t figure it out, I’ll ask them or look it up so I remember for next time. And just because they’re proficient in it doesn’t mean they’re not also great at traditional spelling and grammar in school. As Mark Twain once said: “Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.” The legendary humorist must be “loling” in his grave right now.

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Street... What are you planning to do to recognize Earth Day April 22?

By Jackie Lieuwen

Bizz McKilligan Business owner “As part of HOPE, I made a dress out of plastic bags, which will be displayed at the mall all next week. It will be set up with information on plastic bag waste. I’m also going to the solar panel presentation at the Library.”

Cindy Verbeek Environmental Educator “I’ll be doing Pitch In and going to the solar panel presentation at the Library. I’ll also do some Earth Day education for students at HCS.”

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“We’ll be doing Pitch In during the week and some Earth Day themed activities with the kids at our centre.”

“I’m going to the Library for the solar panel presentation in the evening.”

BCTF prepares for strike action After rejecting an offer from the school district bargaining agency for a longterm contract, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation went to the Labour Relations Board this week to establish essential service levels for strike action. BCTF members voted 89 per cent in March to endorse a three-stage strike plan that can begin with 72 hours notice. Phase one includes restricting communication with school managers, arriving no more than

an hour before and leaving an hour after school hours, and refusing supervision of students outside class time. It does not affect pre-arranged voluntary activities such as coaching, but the refusal of supervision requires essential service levels that compel some teachers to assure the safety of students while they are out of classes. Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for B.C.’s 60 school districts, said there are some rural schools

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orders at the LRB and the International Labour Organization,

“BCTF members voted 89 percent to endorse a threestage strike action plan.”

Typically it is the employers’ association that seeks an essential services order, but this time the BCTF applied. That’s unusual for a union that has a history of opposing essential service

Cameron said. It is also a sign that the BCTF is preparing for strike action after the Easter break. Cameron said if stage one strike action begins, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association will

seek an order that the union pay for its extended benefits during any withdrawal of service. That would cost about $5 million a month for 41,000 public school teachers. “In order that there is in fact pressure on both sides, BCPSEA needs to respond to any phase one activities with measures that put corresponding pressure on the union,” Cameron wrote in a letter to BCTF president Jim Iker.

Cameron’s initial offer is for a 10-year agreement with pay increases totalling 6.5% over the first six years and additional wage increases to be negotiated for the final four years. BCTF negotiators countered with a three-year proposal with three per cent plus a cost-of-living increase in each year. With compounding and current estimates of inflation, BCPSEA calculates that could amount to 13.5 per cent over three years. Phase two of

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher the BCTF plan is rotating one-day walkouts in districts around the province. Phase three, a fullscale strike, would require a second vote by members to authorize.

Letters to the Canfor concerned with area based tenure

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Editor: As many of our stakeholders know, the BC Government is undertaking a public consultation process focussed on setting parameters for converting some volume based tenures in the province to area-based. Canfor understands that the brief consultation process is part of Minister Steve Thomson’s mandate

letter and we hold Minister Thomson and his officials in the highest possible regard. However, B.C.’s interior forest sector is undergoing a significant transformation in the wake of the mountain pine beetle epidemic, and in our view, this is absolutely not the time for major changes to tenure administration. Government and

industry must focus on understanding what timber is available and what adjustments are needed in primary manufacturing. We feel the benefits of area-based tenures are marginal at best and that there are many higher priorities that would yield greater positive impacts. More importantly, the public opposition to this proposal is a deal breaker. As far as Canfor is concerned, the risk of aligning the public against

B.C.’s largest forest companies outweighs

need the support of British Columbians

“This is absolutely not the time for major changes to tenure administration.”

any marginal benefits of expanding areabased tenures. Our focus is to make sure we have access to enough fibre to meet the needs of our customers, and we

to operate on public land. Canfor would only support a fully transparent process that is fair to all licensees and involves sufficient public involvement so we

could be confident it has support of British Columbians. If government moves to an areabased tenure process, Canfor would participate in order to protect our interests. But we would do so reluctantly. We consider it a needless diversion of vital government staff time – and our own staff time – away from higher priorities. We believe that government resources should be focused

on maintaining the health of the interior forest sector, completing an updated forest inventory to support planning and decision making, resourcing smaller tenure holders and the B.C. Timber Sales program so they can access their tenure volume, and assisting communities with any necessary rationalizations in primary manufacturing. Don Kayne President and CEO, Canfor Corporation

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Houston Minor Hockey Year End Awards

Little Luckies are Evan Anderson, Julia Bueckert, Tarance Carroll, Declan Clee, Chayse Earp Poustie, Matthew Flynn, Curtis Flynn, Tristan Haftner, Myles Henriksen, Ian Mackinlay, Liam Rennie, Tucker Slaney, Leyton Timms, Darryl Sheperd, Kole Shoesmith and Desiree Montpas.

Top left: Nicholas Taylor, most improved, Jacob Silbernagel, most sportsmanlike and Clayton Bassani, most dedicated, with coaches Deven Haftner and Todd Clee. Left: Houston Atom’s are Tyler Bassani, Tyler Emberley, Dawson Slaney, Reid Stumpf, Landen Proctor, Colton Sketchley, Dallas Brienen, Damon Brienen, Johnny Rink, Cortland Forster, Brandon Taylor, Evann Potvin, Sam Robinson, Brady Chartier, Matthew Lavigne, Tim Tiessen, Hunter Marsel, Charles Sullivan, Kyle Jansma, Mason Bueckert. Coaches are Alonzo Slaney, Jason Bassani and Ryan Stumpf. Right: Coaches Don Kenzle and Jeff Lloyd stand proudly with award winners Mason Kenzle, most sportsmanlike, Cole Rennie, most improved and Dayton Sommerfeld, most dedicated.

Left: Desiree Montpas, most sportsmanlike; Tristan Haftner, most dedicated; and Declan Clee, most improved. Right: Coach Alonzo Slaney stands with C h a r l e s Sullivan, most sportsmanlike; Matthew Lavigne, most dedicated; and Tyler Bassani, most improved.

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Trade connects us. Kim, Mike and dedicated CN employees like them keep the goods moving at CN’s Prince George intermodal terminal. Containers are loaded onto trains in Prince George, destined for international markets via Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal. Partnerships like these mean jobs and prosperity for people in northern BC. Our terminals may be located in Prince Rupert, but we’re building connections clear across Canada—and the globe. Learn about the value of trade at www.rupertport.com/connections.

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Police got a report of a vehicle that blew a red light on Highway 16 and Tweedie Avenue at 2:20 p.m. April 10. Constable Mike Thom says police could not find the vehicle, but have a licence plate number. Investigation continues. *** Police arrested a drunk person on Sullivan Way at 12:10 a.m. April 11. Cst. Thom says the person was lodged in cells until sober and served a ticket for being drunk in public. *** Police got an aban-

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to have no contact with the victim or be in the building. *** A vehicle crashed into a chip truck on the Morice River Road at 5:30 p.m. April 14. Cst. Thom says the vehicle tried to pass the north-bound truck as it was turning left into Canfor, and hit it as the truck turned. The driver of the passing vehicle is being charged for illegal passing. *** Police got a 9-1-1 call about a fight between two males in the Ambassador Trailer Park at 5:10 a.m. April 15. Cst. Thom says alcohol was involved, one male was gone when police arrived and the other male was uncooperative. No charges were laid. *** Police got a report April 15 of mischief to a trappers cabin by Equity Mines. Cst. Thom says the windows were smashed and there was $1,000 worth of damage to the cabin. The cabin was vandalized in the same way April 2012, with windows smashed and beer cans scattered around. Police have no suspects and the file is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** Police responded to four domestic disturbances involving alcohol in the past week. No violence occurred.

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to assist with the development and maintenance of the community garden and to work one-on-one with the learners and volunteers that access the garden. Student must be coming from full time education and planning to return to full time education in the fall. Full job description and details can be picked up at the front desk of the Northwest Community College. For further information contact Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning 845-2727 or email manager@houstonlinktolearning.ca. Deadline for applications is May 2nd, 2014 at 4:00pm.

B.V. Home Centre Houston has an immediate opening for a fulltime in-store sales person. Experience in retail building supply or construction industry an asset but willing to train the right individual. Must be capable of providing excellent customer service. Competitive wage and beneĂ&#x20AC;t pacNage. Please drop email to Dar rin@bvhome.ca or fax resume to 250-845-7608.

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You will lead a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and equipment. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to determine shop and equipment priorities, and manage shop and inventory schedules to meet those priorities. A CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to get one are required. You are a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic and preferably hold a welding ticket. You have previous experience in a similar role, and are able to manage and plan effectively with tight deadlines and under pressure. This position offers excellent remuneration, benefits and pension. Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake office, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For details on this position and more, visit: ldmltd.ca/careers

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Join the newest economic development project currently being constructed on the Gitanmaax Reserve. The newly constructed 17,000 sq. ft. Gitanmaax Market â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going to the Maaxâ&#x20AC;? is looking for the following senior positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Assistant Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Meat Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Pharmacist and Tech â&#x20AC;˘ Grocery Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Produce Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Bakery/Deli Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Head Cashier Candidates should have a minimum 5 years managerial experience in the retail grocery trade. Knowledge of First Nations culture and/ or Gitksan would be an asset. Located in the historic and pristine setting of Hazelton, BC this opportunity would appeal to those candidates who would enjoy living in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serengetiâ&#x20AC;? of BC. A better than average compensation package is offered based on relevant experience, and will include a base salary, BeneÂżt Plan Medical and Dental), and may also include some or all of the following; â&#x20AC;˘ Performance bonus â&#x20AC;˘ Housing allowance â&#x20AC;˘ 5elocation (xpenses if necessary) For more detail on these positions please go to www.visionquestbc.ca or email directly to tom.danyk@visionquestbc.ca

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We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers. It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year. We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you. Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at circulation@trailtimes.ca.

CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Jobs@RaidersConcrete .com. Fax 780-444-9165.

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What will you get? Participants may be eligible to receive: • Class-based skill development - including job searching and career planning • Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers • Wage subsidy for on-the-job training

Millwright and Electrician Carrier Lumber Ltd. is currently accepting applications for a Millwright and Electrician for our Prince George Operations. Ideal candidates must be highly motivated, possess good communications skills and be proÀcient at troubleshooting. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. A competitive industry beneÀts package is available. Interested candidates may submit resumes in conÀdence to the Executive Assistant at resumes@carrierlumber.ca Or fax: 250-963-7023

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Maintenance Tradesperson (Carpenter/Painter) School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is accepting applications for a qualified tradesperson (carpentry/painting). This is a full-time continuing position, 40 hours per week, effective May 1, 2014. Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BCTQ or Inter-Provincial carpentry or painting certification; a valid B.C. driver’s licence; and the physical ability to perform the job duties. Preference will be given to an applicant with carpentry skills. The salary is as per the Collective Agreement between the School District and the IUOE Local 882-B. Interested applicants must complete a school district application form which is available on the School District website or at the School Board Office. Please submit this application with complete resume, employment references including up-to-date contacts and certificates attached, to: Human Resources Department School District 52 (Prince Rupert) 634 – 6th Avenue East Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1X1 Email: Applications@sd52.bc.ca Fax: 250-624-6517 Closing date for applications is Monday noon, April 28, 2014. For more information contact Frank Shale, Director of Operations, at 250-624-4841.

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Sawmill Opportunities in Houston, BC Committed to the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship and community service, Canfor is one of Canada’s largest integrated forest products companies.

Labourers These positions require a Grade 12 or equivalent or 5 years mills experience and the physical ability to work in a fast-pace labour intensive environment. Preference will be given to those who possess: a valid Level 3 First Aid ticket or a valid SPF lumber grading ticket.

Certified Electrician/Millwrights Responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation and modification of all sawmill-related equipment, you will apply your BC or IP TQ and/or certification to maximize uptime, quality and production. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered. We thank everyone for their interest in Canfor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please email or fax your résumé to:

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Houston Matthew Franks Human Resources Manager Fax: 250.845.5296 Email: matthew.franks@canfor.com

SPRING GARAGE sale: Topley Community Hall: Sat. May 3rd, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indoor & Outdoor. Tables are $10. (or bring your own setups). Concession on site. For info call: Patty: (250) 696-3130

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Misc. Wanted CASH FOR stereo equipment 70s & 80s Marantz, Sansui, AKAI, Pioneer, Sony, Nakamichi, etc. Energy 22, Sound Dynamic 300. 250-847-9848. Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 778-281-0030

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Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private

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