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Houston teachers Paul Batley, Ted Beck, Rob Mark, Amy Slaney, Ruby Kenzle and Tanya Margerm stand on the picket lines last Tuesday. All Houston teachers spent the day in protest over a provincial dispute involving pay and staffing levels.

A 59-year old bear hunter was shot and killed on the Tahtsa Reach Forest Service Road last Monday, May 26. Police got a report of the shooting at 3:15 p.m. Monday and found a deceased man near the Huckleberry Mine Road 112 km south of Houston, said RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose. The man, Jeffery Cooper from Toutle, Washington, was bear hunting with two guides when he was shot. Sgt. Rose says the hunters shot a grizzly on Sunday, May 25, but the bear was not killed. Hunters went back Monday, found the injured grizzly and shot it again. In a newspaper

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story published May 29 by The Daily News of Longview, Washington, USA, the family described the circumstances of the accident. The story accounts the following: “The angry bear charged out of the brush. Cooper and the two guides, reacting instantly, all fired and dropped the bear. Cooper was standing in front of one of the guides, and a bullet struck and killed him, according to his family. See BEAR on Page 3

Enbridge workshop “Pathways to Apprenticeship” By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Over 20 people seeking work found advice on trades and apprenticeship at an Enbridge-sponsored workshop last Tuesday. The workshop was part of a Pathways for Apprenticeship Tour that is

about connecting “potential workers with opportunities in the trades,” said a Northern Gateway press release. It included information booths from Industry Training Authority, College of New Caledonia, UA Piping Industry College, Christian

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“Our project will add over $4 billion into the B.C. economy. Think of what that will mean for our schools, hospitals and social programs.” - Janet Holder, Leader of Northern Gateway

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Partnering in the Project’s prosperity

Janet Holder is responsible for the overall leadership of the Northern Gateway Project. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, she has held a variety of senior and executive roles in liquids pipelines, energy efficiency and energy distribution. As a proud British Columbian, Janet works hard to ensure Northern Gateway will be a safer, better pipeline with lasting benefits for B.C.

Ensuring that the economic benefits of the Project are also shared with Aboriginal communities is hugely important to us. In discussions with First Nations and Métis communities, we have offered a 10% equity stake in the pipeline. Additionally, there will be an estimated $300 million in Aboriginal employment and contracts, plus related economic activity, adding up to nearly $1 billion in total long-term benefits for First Nations and Métis communities and businesses.

Over the past several months, I have shared our priority to ensure we protect what matters most to all of us — our beautiful coastline and environment. Our world-class safety and response measures are vital for the approval and success of the Northern Gateway Project — a project that will pave the way for significant economic benefits to help us build a stronger future for B.C. A long-term revenue stream We estimate that over the next 30 years, our project will add over $4 billion into the B.C. economy. Think of what that will mean for our schools, hospitals and social programs. Increased long-term revenue for these programs and services will ensure our standard of living is not just maintained, but enhanced for years to come. A boost for Northern communities The B.C. economy will benefit from salaries, contracts and goods and services directly related to the Project. During the construction phase alone, Northern B.C. businesses will benefit from over $800 million spent locally on goods and services like transportation, equipment, food and hospitality.

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Jobs and opportunities for families To build this Project, we will create employment that will especially benefit communities along the pipeline’s route. In fact, we are already helping to connect local residents to future employment and business opportunities, and offering education and skills development. There will be 560 long-term jobs created in B.C., and our plans call for the hiring of 3,000 construction workers. These jobs will create new sources of income for the workers’ home communities. It is expected that each year $32 million in income will be earned, which will have a profound and lasting impact on B.C. families. An investment in the future while protecting what matters to us most As a proud British Columbian who was born and raised here, I am motivated every day to ensure these economic benefits never come at the expense of our incredible environment. Let me assure you that my team and I are working hard to meet all of the 209 conditions for Project approval set out by the Joint Review Panel, to ensure we build not only a safer, better pipeline, but a stronger, better B.C.

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A secret for the sweet tooth Last week my daughter called me after school and asked if she and her older friend could go for coffee at Starbucks. Since Daisy is only turning 11 next month, I found the request rather odd. “Why would you want to go there?” I asked. “You don’t drink coffee.” “I know,” she said. “But I’ve been dying to try the Cotton Candy Frappuccino.” I’d never heard of such a thing, but whatever it was, it sounded gross to me. An hour later I met them there. To my surprise, the place was crawling with kids, all sitting around drinking their pricey beverages, some of them nibbling on rice crispy squares, cookies or cake pops. Daisy was almost finished her creamy pink drink but insisted I take a sip. Just as I suspected, it was gross. “When did they

start making these?” I asked the barista, as I looked at the menu board, trying to find it. “It’s not up there,” she replied. “It’s from the secret menu.” “It’s on the Internet,” added Daisy’s friend, who was drinking a Fruity Pebbles Frappuccino. “We’ll show you.” A c c o r d i n g to Starbucks SecretMenu.net, the vast array of extra beverage choices are mostly created by Starbucks fans, and as people create more ideas they can submit them to the website or Facebook fan page. The drinks are then “skillfully concocted by Starbucks baristas and connoisseurs from all around the world.” “The Cotton Candy Frap is really popular,” the employee told me. “But there are tons we’ve never heard of or haven’t made often, so it’s good to come in with the online recipe.

We can read it off your phone.” Interesting. I had no idea. Whether this new trend was started by customers or the company, it’s become a genius marketing ploy to engage and hook the younger generation, and not one that I would have imagined working out. I’ve always looked at coffee baristas as having a hard enough job as it was with all the different beverages they have to prepare on the fly. Now they have to cater to a neverending recipe list they don’t physically have on hand? “It’s the way things are going now,” my friend David said. “There’s a site called HackTheMenu. com that includes a ton of fast food restaurants catering to the weird stuff customers request.” I looked it up and immediately checked out the secret menu for McDonald’s

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since I worked there for three years as a teenager. Apparently we can now get things like the Monster Mac, which is eight meat patties in one bun, or the Land, Sea and Air Burger, which is a combination of a Big Mac, Filet-O-Fish and McChicken. I shouldn’t use the word again, but I’m going to. Gross. Even though the secret menu items invariably cost more, kids seem to be having extra fun with their special orders by posting pictures of them on social media. From a business and marketing standpoint, it’s truly brilliant. From a parenting standpoint it’s expensive and unhealthy. “I think it’s fine in moderation,” David said. “Obviously I wouldn’t want my kids ordering this stuff daily.” No kidding. I know I’m old, but I still

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne remember going to the corner store on the weekends and getting a giant freezie for a mere five cents. We only had a few types to choose from: blue, purple, orange or white. There was no secret menu, there were no special orders and if it had occurred to us to take pictures of the darn things, we wouldn’t have had anywhere to post them except our bedroom walls. But regardless of the simplicity of the time and the small price to pay, they were still a sweet treat we’d get excited about.

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Street... What advice would you give to someone looking to get an apprenticeship?

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Doug Chaplin NWCC Instructor “Talk to employers. Call companies and ask if they’re looking for workers. Don’t wait for someone to offer you a job. Especially in construction, project managers are not actively recruiting, they expect workers to come to them. So be proactive.”

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Invest in education Editor:

The BC mining and exploration industry is the largest single employer of Aboriginal men and woman in BC. Considering that we have a looming labour shortage in this province it is more important than ever that we invest in the education and training of Aboriginal young men and women to

ensure their future and ensure a supply of skilled labour to keep our economy strong. The Aboriginal Mine Training Association’s skills training program has been highly successful in achieving this objective. Currently, more than 720 program participants are working in the industry for more than 200 different employers. And 65%

have transitioned from unemployment. These are excellent results and they demonstrate how critical it is for the provincial government to maintain policies that support this important training program and the vitally important mining and exploration industry that employs its graduates. Sandra Robinson Maple Ridge

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Crystal Bouchard ITA Apprenticeship Advisor

“The advice I would give is research. Maybe go to a pre-apprentice program. Look for funding, there’s a lot of funding available. Talk to employers, see what qualifications there are and if there are jobs out there for you.”

“Find an employer or sponsor as early as possible in your development. Apprenticeship only works if you’ve got learning on the job site and in the classroom. If you can’t get to a job site you can’t get an apprenticeship.”

“Go on ITABC.ca and research the trades or check out the youth site for an assessment on what you’re suited to. Also, talk to other trades people and see what opportunities are available and training they recommend. And stop by Work BC.”

Keep BC open for business Editor: Although much of the economic focus in our province has recently been on BC’s energy resources, renewable and nonrenewable alike, we should never lose sight of the important role mineral exploration and mining play in our provincial economy. Not only do BC’s mineral exploration and development companies support prospecting activities that uncover commercially viable mineral deposits, they also contribute

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“We should never lose sight of the important role mineral exploration and mining play.”

significantly to Metro Vancouver’s urban economy and support a wide range of technical jobs in the geosciences, engineering and environmental sciences and jobs in the financial, legal and other sectors. In fact, the highest concentration of

mineral exploration and development companies in the world is right here in British Columbia, with many of these companies occupying tens of thousands of square feet of office space in Downtown Vancouver. It would therefore be short-sighted if

our public lands were ever closed off to low-impact mineral prospecting as some in this province would like to see. Not only would this hurt people in rural BC and hurt the provincial economy, it would also have a devastating impact on the economy of Metro Vancouver and in particular on Vancouver’s Downtown. Let’s keep BC open for business and for jobs, and open to prosperity. Pamela Gardner Burnaby, BC

Mineral survey expands to gas industry By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Encouraged by its success in finding mineral deposits, the B.C. government is extending aerial geological surveys to search for water in the natural gas region of B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced a $3 million extension of provincial funding for non-profit research organization GeoscienceBC

at the Minerals North conference in Vanderhoof last week. The economy of the small community west of Prince George is historically based on farming and forest products, but one of B.C.’s largest gold mines is in development near there. Bennett said New Gold’s Blackwater mine project, 110 km southwest of Vanderhoof, is a direct result of the

GeoscienceBC survey that started in 2005 and identified the region as having metal mine potential. New Gold is continuing drilling this summer and proceeding with environmental assessment, planning to start construction once the gold price recovers sufficiently. New Gold expects the mine to generate 1,200 construction jobs and 500 operations jobs. GeoscienceBC extended its survey

New Gold’s mine southwest of Vanderhoof is expected to generate 1,200 construction jobs and 500 operations jobs.

last year to search for water aquifers around the major shale gas developments in the northeast. Deep salt-water aquifers can be used as sources of water for hydraulic fracturing and for disposal of

contaminated water that comes up with gas. The survey can also detect shallow fresh water aquifers, so they can be avoided in gas drilling and maintained for drinking and

irrigation uses. Bennett said the magnetic survey may also help understand the seismic effects of natural gas activities. Another application is searching for gravel deposits, which are used all over the

province for road and other construction. GeoscienceBC is the only public nonprofit geological research organization in Canada. Its exploratory work narrows the search area for mineral e x p l o r a t i o n companies. Bennett credited its work for locating a new metal ore deposit at the Huckleberry Mine south of Houston, extending its expected operation to 2021.

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Houston Chamber sees community support By Jackie Lieuwen

With the closure of Houston Forest Products, it seems there’s been an effort towards local community support. “We had a lot of contractors this year purchase gift certificates to give to their employees for Christmas, which in turn keeps money in the community,” said Czirfusz. “Houston is an awesome place to live.”

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WorksafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended)

The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) being taken to public hearings pertain to the following items: • General Conditions, section 4.1.1 Snow avalanche assessment – Resolve the implementation issues with the avalanche risk assessment regulations • General Conditions, section 4.69 Emergency lighting – Update the reference to the BC Fire Code

Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604.232.7744 or toll free in B.C. 1.866.614.7744 prior to the hearing.

• Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, sections 5.3 Application and 5.27 ignition – Update references to repealed Acts

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• Tools, Machinery and Equipment, new sections – Adopt ANSI standard and add requirements for the safe use of roll on/roll off containers

Public Hearing Details

• Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, section 13.32 Work in high risk situations – Update the reference to CSA Standard Z271

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• Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, section 13.5 Position and Stability – Review the safe positioning and stability requirements of portable ladders • Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.26 Inspections – Clarify when a professional engineer must inspect and certify a gang form • Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.112 Hazardous materials – Clarify the responsibilities of employers, owners and qualified persons for the safe containment or removal of hazardous materials • Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, section 24.40 Minimum crew – Clarify the conditions that must be met for a surface supply diver to serve as a standby in the water • Forestry Operations and Similar Activities, section 26.65 Bullboards – Add new construction, inspection, removal and return to service requirements • Agriculture, section 28.12 Biohazards exception – Remove an obsolete provision • Rope access, new Part 34 – Ensure comprehensive requirements The proposed Respirable Crystalline Silica (“RCS”) regulation will not proceed to the 2014 public hearing. It is intended that WorkSafeBC will work with industry stakeholders to develop acceptable compliance tools, and that the proposed RCS regulation will be introduced at the next scheduled public hearing.

Written Submissions The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 pm on Friday, July 11, 2014. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times. Online: via the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com/2014publichearings E-mail: ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com Fax:

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Houston Merchant Gift Certificates program took in over $70,000 this past year. “That’s a fantastic amount,” said Chamber President Troy Reitsma at the AGM Wednesday. “The community really pulled together to support each other,” said Economic Development Officer Maureen Czirfusz.

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Ruth Hamblin, born and raised in Houston, makes a power block in a OSU game this season. Ruth broke the Pac-12 record this year for 141 blocked shots in the basketball season. Submitted photo

ouston’s Ruth Hamblin is heading for national level basketball and maybe the Olympics. She’s trying out for Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team in Edmonton, starting Monday and running four days. “I’m really excited to get out there and compete and see how the hard work I put in during the off season will show in my game,” said Ruth. “I’m excited for the opportunity.” The 16 girls who make the team next week will compete against the seventh ranked Brazil team in a three-game series in Edmonton June 26 to 28. Later this summer, after several more cuts, twelve of the girls will compete in the 2014 FIBA World Championships in Turkey Sept. 27 to Oct. 5. Ruth is trying out for Canada’s centre position and with a height of 6’6” she is the tallest of the 21 girls vying for spots. Despite the tough competition, Ruth’s chances look good because she already got her foot in the door with the team last year. When trying out for the Under 19 Canadian Development team, Ruth was specially invited up to join the senior Canadian team tryouts. She earned herself a spot and played with Canada for the Europe and China tours last summer. Ruth’s game has advanced since then in consistency, defensive play and offensive execution, she said. “I can bring a lot more to the team this year.” Her defensive blocks with Oregon State University (OSU) basketball launched her into a Pac-12 single-season record this year, with 141 blocked shots in the season. Her sophomore season with OSU wrapped up last March with silver in the Pac-12 and a few games in the NCAA Championship -- eliminated by a loss against the top ranked South Carolina team.

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Now she is wrapping up her engineering studies with final exams and working with her OSU coach Scott Rueck to gear up for the big tryouts. Her ultimate goal is to play for Canada at the 2016 Olympics. “That would be a huge honour and such an exciting opportunity,” she said. Asked about the influential people in her basketball development, Ruth cited her OSU coaches and High School basketball coach Wendall Ewald. “Wendall Ewald was hugely influential in my basketball career. He is one of the main reasons I am where I am today, and I’m forever grateful for that,” she said. Her parents have also been a huge support, and Mom Shirley Hamblin said they feel it’s a great honour to be asked to tryout at this level. “That’s how we all see it. It’s just a great honour, it would be a great honour to represent her country,” Shirley said. “I’m very proud of the way that she’s setting goals and achieving them and letting God lead her in all of that.” If Ruth is successful in the tryouts this Monday, she’ll head to a Canadian training camp June 16 to 25. Then Canada will compete against Brazil in Edmonton. After that there will be two more training camps, a trip to Europe for exhibition play, and the World Championships in Turkey. “I’m just going to go in there and do my best,” Ruth said.

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Houston girls rugby team earns Provincial silver By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The Houston girls rugby team upset last years rivals to earn silver at the recent Provincial Championships. Coach Scott Jackson says the semi final game was “quite something,” as Houston beat Port Alberni, who they lost to in semi finals last year. “It was very close… a tough, tough game,” Jackson said. “It was close right up until the end and then we got a couple of tries late to put it away.” The final score against Port Alberni was 2410, and launched the Houston Secondary School team into finals against Semiahmoo Secondary from Surrey. Jackson says the HSS girls were nervous and excited

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The girls fifteens rugby team from Houston Secondary School earned silver at the recent Provincial Championships. Provincials wrapped up the rugby season for the year and sevens will start up again come September. going into finals, but fell behind early and couldn’t quite catch up. “We really never found our stride until it was too late,” he said, adding that the

final score was 22-5. “They were a very fast team.” “We did run into some injury problems late - that’s not an excuse - but by the time the final game

ended I only had two grade twelves left on the field, both playing through injuries,” Jackson said. Asked about standout players, Jackson said

Delainey Larocque, Jamie Beck, Taylor Hladun and Chaelle Margerm all deserve mention. “All the grade twelves won either a player of the game

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The 25-year old male who was arrested May 13 for stealing a GMC truck from the Houston Finning parking lot was found guilty. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the male was sentenced to jail until the beginning of July. *** Police seized an unsafely stored rifle May 16, after

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getting a report of a disturbance. Sgt. Rose says police investigated the disturbance involving a husband and wife, and found no criminal offence except unsafe firearm storage. *** Police are investigating a theft at Countrywide Printing May 16. Sgt. Rose says a male and female entered the store together and while the clerk was distracted, the male stole a Playstation 4. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** Police arrested a female for breaking curfew conditions and consuming alcohol on May 17 just after midnight. Sgt. Rose says she was sentenced to six days in jail for two counts of breach. *** Police found a pickup stolen from Smithers on Walcott Road at 1:30 p.m. May 17. Sgt. Rose says no arrests were made. *** Police stopped a vehicle filled with youth under marijuana influence on 14th Street and Copeland Avenue at 10:50 p.m. May 17. Sgt. Rose says the driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and the passengers were turned over to guardians and cautioned that they could face criminal charges. *** Police arrested a male for assaulting a female at a home on Butler Avenue just after 1 p.m. May 18. Sgt. Rose says the male faces charges for assault.

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*** A male is in jail until December after pleading guilty to eight charges following a run in with police at 7 p.m. May 18. Sgt. Rose says police stopped the male driver on Highway 16 near Hamblin Frontage Road and demanded a roadside screen. The male failed, was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded 30 days. But police found the male was not giving his real ID, and he was actually prohibited from driving, being in a vehicle and drinking alcohol. The male was arrested, and escaped custody only to be caught and arrested again. Police charged the male with obstructing a police officer, personation with intent, escaping custody, three counts of breach, driving while prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act and driving while disqualified under the Criminal Code. He pled guilty and will be in jail until December. *** A male is facing jail until early-August after being arrested near Buck Creek at 1 p.m. May 19. Sgt. Rose says police got report of a male and female arguing behind Houston Mall on the dike. They talked to an uncooperative female and found her male counterpart hiding in the wooded area near the creek. Police arrested the male who was on warrant and breaching conditions not to be in Houston or be in contact with the female. He was held in custody and sentenced to jail until August. *** Someone broke into a storage building on the Tatchet Reserve at 3:15 p.m. May 20. Sgt. Rose says three still brush

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saws were stolen and it is unknown exactly when. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. *** Police got a report of a black H3 Hummer illegally hunting bears on Highway 118 May 22. Sgt. Rose says police believe the driver is a male with a heavy French accent, who has been illegally shooting from the Highway. No licence plate was given and the file is still under investigation. Anyone who sees a similar vehicle acting suspiciously is asked to contact police or BC Conservation Service. *** Police arrested a male at a local motel after a disturbance at 11:45 p.m. May 22. Sgt. Rose says the male was charged for breaching conditions not to be in contact with a female. *** Police are investigating an assault from a home on Pearson Road May 23. Sgt. Rose says a male was assaulted with a bottle, but the people were too intoxicated to identify a suspect. The case is still under investigation. *** Police got a report of a sudden death on McDonald Avenue in Granisle at 3:20 p.m. Sgt. Rose says the male collapsed while cutting grass and died on the scene despite CPR. *** Police arrested a male for mischief at 3:40 p.m. May 24. Sgt. Rose says he threw a window through the window of a home on Babine Crescent, and will face charges. *** A mens 24 speed mountain bike was

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turned into police May 27 after being found on Pearson Road and Nadina Way. Sgt. Rose says the owner can claim it by providing the make and colour of the bike or the serial number. *** Some money was turned into police after being found May 27 on Highway 16 near Tweedie Avenue. Sgt. Rose says the owner can claim the money at the station by providing the amount and types of bills. *** Police arrested a male on Butler Avenue at 8:44 p.m. May 27. Sgt. Rose says the male was charged for breaching conditions not to be in Houston or possess liquor. *** A male is facing seven charges after being reported for assault at 2:35 p.m. May 28. Sgt. Rose says police found the reported male on 11th Street, and released him after he was charged with assault. At midnight, police got a report of a disturbance on Hagman Crescent and found the same male drunk. The male fought police while being arrested, and threatened police and the guard while in custody. He faces charges for assault, uttering threats, breach, resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, threatening a police officer and mischief for damaging a police vehicle door. *** Police arrested and charged a female for breaching conditions at the Houston Trailer Park May 28. *** In the past 14 days, police have dealt with six noise complaints, eight traffic reports, two abandoned 9-11 calls, and two false alarms.

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Twenty people marched the streets of Houston last Saturday to raise awareness for MS. The group looped from A&W down the highway to 7-11 and up to Jamie Baxter Park.

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Saturday in Houston The Houston Museum Society ran their annual fund raising barbecue and garage sale last Saturday. Left: Bodhi Milledge sold coffee at the Saturday fund raiser. He is the youngest member of the Museum Society. Right: Marty Johnson and Carol Gibson make a sale to Martyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Dave. Below: Members Jean McKenzie, Debi Smith, Nora David, Marty Johnson, Marian Aerssens, Carol Gibson and Andrea Newell.

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Residents say water levels on Ootsa Lake low By Steven Maisey Black Press

Residents of Ootsa Lake continue to express their concerns over the water level in the lake, which they say is at an historic low. Multiple reports from residents who live out near Ootsa Lake say they have never seen the water level in the lake this low, and that many of them are having trouble with their water lines due to the low water level in the lake.

One report from a resident said that in all the years he’s lived out by Ootsa Lake, he’s never seen the water level in the lake that low. Despite the concerns from residents, officials for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, as well as officials for Rio Tinto Alcan, the company that manages the Nechako Reservoir which Ootsa Lake is a part of, remain unconcerned and say that the water levels in the res-

ervoirs are at normal levels as previous years, and that in the 14 years since reservoir data has been collected there have been instances where the water level in the reservoirs have been lower at this time in the year. According to statistics provided by Rio Tinto Alcan, that the current reservoir elevation is about two feet below the long term average for this time of year, and there have been seven years where the reservoir level has

reached a lower point than in 2014. The current inflow forecast by Rio Tinto suggests that under average conditions the reservoir elevation will reach approximately 2795 feet. The operating maximum is 2800 feet. As well, information provided by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations back up the statistics provided by Rio Tinto. As of 6 a.m. on May 22 the water level in

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From John Vander Ende, Westline Regional Manager and Auke Hamelink, General Manager, Houston Forest Products, West Fraser As the mill reaches its close in late June with the completion of final shipments, we want to extend our thanks and appreciation to the employees of Houston Forest Products and the entire community of Houston. We sincerely regret the impact this decision has on our employees, their families and the community. Though this has been challenging situation, we want to express our appreciation to everyone in Houston for pulling together and supporting our employees and their families through this closure. The spirit and support in this community is truly inspiring and much appreciated by all of the mill employees as they made decisions about their future. We are grateful that we could find many opportunities to match 60 mill employees with opportunities in our other West Fraser mills in B.C. and Alberta. Our transition coordinators on site worked very hard in a tough situation and we are thankful for their unflagging efforts to support their coworkers while they were also making decisions for their own families. Over the past few months we have held retirement and financial planning seminars and worked with community organizations to offer access to job placement opportunities, education, retraining, family assistance and local support services. This community, many levels of government and other employers in the region have all reached out to offer paths to new opportunities for mill employees. We know their next employer will be impressed by the work ethic, dedication to safety and the professionalism of these talented workers. We greatly appreciate the help and support you have provided to your fellow community members through a challenging time. Thank you.

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the Nechako Reservoir, which supplies Ootsa Lake, at the Skins Lake Spillway was 9.795 metres and rising, about five centimetres per day. At the same time last year the water level in the Nechako Reservoir was at 9.791 metres. So what gives? The water level at Ootsa Lake this past weekend was low enough that launching boats onto the lake was difficult at best, and nearly impossible at times. The answer may lie

in the snow packs. According to Greig Bethel, Public Affairs Officer for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, the snow pack the last two years has not been up to average. “This year, snow packs in the Nechako watershed are very low,” Bethel said, “similarly, last year, snow packs in this region were low as well. Low snow packs result in low inflows to streams and lakes during spring melt, often resulting in

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lower water levels in lakes and reservoirs, especially when low snow packs occur in consecutive years.” The low water level in Ootsa Lake increased speculation that dredging of the Tahtsa Narrows was occurring. However, Bryan Tucker, media relations manager for Rio Tinto Alcan says that speculation is all that it is. “Dredging the Tahtsa Narrows remains an option and would require environmental permitting and public support,” Tucker said. “Dredging of the Tahtsa Narrows is not a project at this time.” Below normal seasonal runoff during the spring melt increases the likelihood of low stream flows and drought conditions. Spring and summer weather will be the key in determining whether or not drought and low flows will occur during the Nechako watershed during the summer and early fall.

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May 29-1928 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 27, 2014 John was born in Glinik, Poland to John and Sofia Luszcz. The family emigrated to Canada in 1929. They settled on a farm near Ardmore, Alberta. John moved to BC in 1946 where he started in the forest industry, working as a faller, first for Pete Dieleman and then for Steve Ignas. In later years he drove a low-bed truck, hauling equipment for Bulkley Valley Forest Industries and then for Northwood until his retirement in 1992. It was a long career in forestry considering he had only intended to stay in BC for one year. Throughout Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, he worked hard and believed in honesty and fairness. A description of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working years is detailed in the book, Marks of a Century. John met his future wife, Molly, in Houston in 1952. They were married in 1953 and lived in lumber camps at Knockholt and McBride Lake until moving into Houston in 1960 with their children, Brian, Donna and Sherry. John built their first home at Knockholt and moved it into Houston. Two more children, David and Tanya, added to the family. As well as being a competent carpenter, John was adept at fixing all manner of things from small engines to appliances. John loved the outdoors and this was reflected in his yard which is surrounded by spruce and pine trees which he dug as seedlings and replanted. On weekends John and the family often went fishing, mostly at McBride Lake and Morice Lake, which he loved. One of his co-workers often referred to Morice Lake as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake.â&#x20AC;? As well as fishing, John hunted moose, mountain goat, deer and grouse and he explored many of the mountains around Morice Lake. John also enjoyed gardening, berry-picking and travelling. He looked forward to holidays when the family travelled to visit relatives and explore new areas. John loved dancing. Listening to music always got his feet tapping. A recent highlight for John was celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary with Molly and renewing their vows last October 17, 2013. John passed away suddenly, two days shy of his 86th birthday in BVD Hospital with family by his side. John is survived by his Wife: Molly; Children: Brian; Donna (Wes); Sherry (Brian); David (Lori); and Tanya. Grandchildren: Kerry; Donovan; Travis; Nicole; Chelsey; Zachary. GreatGrandchildren: Jewelle; Aiden; Linden. Sister: Henrietta (Bill) Many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by: Father (John Sr.); Mother (Sofia); Brothers (Stanley & Julian); Sister (Mary) John will be dearly missed by family and friends. In memory of John, donations may be made to Houston Retirement Society.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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BRABY MOTORS Service Department- Salmon Arm has 2 full time positions - experienced Service Advisor and Tower Operator. Must possess automotive mechanical knowledge, ability to work in fast paced environment. Strong work ethic, organizational skills, ability to multi task a must. Exceptional wage/ benefit package. E-mail resume pat@brabymotors.com or fax 250-832-4545.

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Sat. June 7th from for more information: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2855 Elliott 250-845-2890 Crescent.

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Houston Canadian Reformed Church SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM Pastor Carl VanDam 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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3300 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house on 7.4 acres, 3 minutes east of Burns Lake. Large kitchen with 2 islands and Jenn-Air cooktop stove. French doors leading to deck. Sunken living room and family room with fireplace and sliding doors to deck. Maple and tile floors throughout. 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop, 2 car garage attached to the house. Paved driveway. Minutes from world class mountain biking trails, incredible lakes and the most beautiful outdoor recreation area. Asking $345,000 obo. Call or text 250-692-0825/250-692-0506

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Houses For Sale LAKE FRONT, Francois Lake, B.C. 1600 sq. ft. home, 14 yrs. old, full basement, approved sewer, .63 acre. $305,000 (250) 694-3365.

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2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC

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Mobile Homes & Parks

$650.00 per month plus taxes and utilities. Available June 1, 2014. Former location of Driftwood Veterinary Clinic.

2009 PONTIAC VIBE

excellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800

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aeed Abedini is a Christian pastor who is presently unjustly imprisoned in Iran’s Rajai Shahr Prison. He was put under house arrest in Teheran on July 28 2012, then on Sept 28 of the same year, he was put in the infamous Evin Prison and repeatedly beaten and tortured by the guards. As a result he has internal bleeding due to the horrific torture he was given there. He was held there until more recently when he was transferred to the Rajai Shahr Prison. He has been denied basic health care for his injuries and is shackled much of the time. He continues to be beaten at the hands of his enemies. The Iranian courts have sentenced him to eight years in prison which some say is really a death sentence under the conditions of the prison he is in. At this time Saeed remains a very sick man desperately in need of help. Saeed’s wife Naghmed, has been a faithful advocate for him, informing people of her husband’s mistreatment at the hands of this oppressive regime. She is pleading with Christians everywhere to pray that God will intervene on her husband’s behalf. Considering this, every believer is reminded that we do have an Advocate in the person of Jesus Christ who ascended to the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 12:2) to intercede for us. We are also reminded that we were not left alone here as orphans but another Advocate, the Spirit of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit was sent to us 50 days after Jesus died and rose from the dead (John 14:16-18). The Holy Spirit dwells in every believer, including Pastor Saeed and his wife Naghmed (Romans 8:9). Even when things seem to be falling apart here on this earth, Jesus the Son of God and the Holy Spirit, advocates for those who believe in him. This same Advocate works in our hearts to remind us to pray for everyone (1 Timothy 2:1), even to pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44) and also for those who are suffering hardships or are sick. “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” James 5:16 NLT If you are a believer, you are called to pray for this dear brother Sayeed and his wife Naghmed, and also to pray for their persecutors, so the Advocate might show them that they can only find peace through Jesus the only giver of true peace. “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” Matthew 5:44 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner

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