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Council to lobby at UBCM By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

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A cement truck crashed into the ditch on Highway 118 seven kilometres from Highway 16 at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 18. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the driver caught the soft shoulder of the road and was pulled off the road. No one was injured and the vehicle recovery led to a partial road closure for several hours.

Houston council is meeting Premier Christy Clark, Minister of Forests Steve Thomson and other ministers to lobby for Houston projects. Mayor Bill Holmberg and Councillors Shane Brienen, Michalle Jolly, Dawn Potvin, Rick Lundrigan and Kyle Thomson head to Whistler September 22 to 26 for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention. Council agreed at their meeting last Tuesday that their top priority is meeting with Premier Christy Clark to lobby for help with upcoming infrastructure projects. The two major projects are the water

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tower and Highway 16 project. Council will discuss Houston’s lack of 24/7 health care, the economic development and infrastructure plans, and forest policies. See UBCM on Page 3

Northern mines wait for tailings permits By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The company developing the Morrison copper-gold mine near Smithers remains confident it can complete the project, despite a decision by the B.C. government to suspend its environmental assessment until an investigation into the Mount Polley mine dam breach is completed.

Pacific Booker Minerals “will comply with all the recommendations made by the independent engineering investigation and review panel and will construct and operate the Morrison mine in compliance with industry best practices, using proven technology and in full compliance with all permit requirements,” company director Erik Tornquist said in a statement.

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister announced the suspension this week. It’s the second setback the province has handed to Pacific Booker, which won a court decision last December after its permit was refused by the B.C. government. Bennett said the Morrison tailings pond was one of the issues in the court case, and he and Polak

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decided it was in the best interests of the public and the mine proponent to wait. The Lake Babine First Nation intervened in the case, and its land claim as well as concerns about longterm effects on water quality in Morrison Lake were cited in the decision to withhold the mine permit. Three mine engineering experts have been given until Jan. 31 to report their

findings on the cause of the Aug. 4 tailings dam breach at Mount Polley, a similar openpit mine near Williams Lake. Mount Polley owner Imperial Metals is nearing completion of its Red Chris project near Iskut in northwest B.C. It has all provincial permits except for its tailings pond and the company has agreed to an independent review of its design and

construction before putting it into service. A group of Tahltan Nation elders blocked a road to the Red Chris project after the Mount Polley incident. “Red Chris should not be held up,” Bennett said. “There is a roadblock there now and the company is currently working around it, and also having I think some pretty fruitful discussions with

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The fire danger rating in the Northwest Fire Centre ranges from high to extreme. Dry conditions are expected to continue and no substantial rainfall is in the forecast. In order to prevent humancaused wildfires, the Northwest Fire Centre will not lift the current campfire and open fire prohibitions, which will remain in place

until September 15, or until the public is notified otherwise. The Northwest Fire Centre battles several large fires with the help of crews from other parts of B.C., other provinces and Australia. Personcaused fires are preventable and hinder the ability of crews to respond to naturally occurring fires. The following activities are prohibited in the Nadina, Bulkley and Skeena Fire Zones,

with the exception of the former North Coast Forest District: -Campfires, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation - Category 2 and 3 open fires - Outdoor stoves and other portable campfire apparatuses that are not CSA or ULC approved, such as tiki torches, burn barrels, fireworks and sky lanterns. A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://bit.ly/1oZfilE

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The prohibition does not apply to CSA-rated or ULCrated cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, as long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. The use of a portable campfire apparatus that does not meet these conditions is prohibited. Anyone found in violation of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket of up to $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one

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The Fire Camp east of Houston houses 180 firefighters from across B.C. and support staff from Australia fighting the China Nose fire. Information Officer Erin Catherall says they’ve been making good progress on the 37,000 hectare fire and had it 40 percent contained as of Friday. “The community has been incredibly supportive of us, so we’re really appreciative of that,” she said. Weather is the biggest factor affecting the fire and frost and rain are slowing it some. Rain late last week touched some areas of the fire with 55 millilitres of water, but some areas not at all, Catherall said. “We continue on.” year in jail. If the contravention causes a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to

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Nearly all of Houston council is headed to UBCM in September to lobby upper government for support. Councillor Rick Lundrigan agreed. “We’re getting no where with Northern Health, so lets move up the ladder.” Councillor Brienen said it’s important because Houston is an industrial town, with many people working all hours through the night. Many are farther than 45 minutes from the Smithers Hospital. As things develop in this region, the lack of 24/7 health care will also affect the decisions of business investors and families who are considering moving in, Brienen said.

“That’s why It’s important, especially now during this downturn, to help us get our legs back under us.” Sixth, council is asking to meet with the Minister of Advanced Education, to lobby for college funding and literacy programs. They also want to thank them for supporting the millwright program, said Councillor Jonathan Van Barneveld. Seventh, they want to meet with the Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation. With the social

services pillar continuing to meet, council is seeking c o m m i t m e n t for continued representation at those meetings. They also want to discuss the increase in low income families and a lack of social services available in

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Last week I was almost on time getting my 14-year-old son to his first day of basketball camp. Actually, I surprisingly succeeded in that task - he just didn’t start until an hour after it began. According to the list provided on the camp’s website, there was a lot for us to find that morning: his basketball, a skipping rope, a water bottle, a snack, a tennis ball (for some odd reason), and his high top sneakers. I know I could have made things easier by having him collect everything the night before, but that would have made too much sense. Instead, we waited until the very last minute to scramble around the house looking for all the items. Somehow, despite me waking him up later than I should have, he managed to eat, shower, and help me gather up the stuff

in record time. The traffic was slow, and my panicked detour to get gas didn’t help my level of self-induced stress, but amazingly, we pulled up to the school with five minutes to spare. As I was patting myself on the back and breathing a sigh of relief as he entered the school, I told my excited 11-year-old daughter and her friend who were sitting in the back seat that I could now drive them to gymnastics. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, we were about to be delayed. “I have a problem,” my son said, returning to the car holding up his red basketball shoes. “One of these doesn’t fit.” “Why wouldn’t it fit?” I asked. “Because that one’s mine,” Daisy answered, pointing to the much smaller shoe in his left hand. “Sam’s a bozo.” Since he had

traveled in just his socks, there was only one thing to do: drive all the way home to get his other shoe. “Can we go to the store and get some new ones?” he asked, eager to warm up with the other kids. “It will save time.” “We could if I wanted to spend another $150 on a pair of basketball shoes you already own,” I said, irritated. “I’ll be back in an hour.” Our drive home was aggravating. The slowpoke summer traffic seemed even worse this time, probably because I was in a hurry and was with two loud Energizer bunnies who had to sit still a lot longer than they bargained for. After the half hour trip home, we pulled into the driveway and quickly ran in to retrieve the right-sized shoe. We looked all over, but it was nowhere to be found. We couldn’t

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find Daisy’s other one either. “Oh no,” I said, looking at my daughter who had a confused expression on her face. “You put your basketball shoes in the donation bag, didn’t you?” “Yes,” she replied. “I dropped that off at the Salvation Army a few days ago,” I groaned. “And?” she asked. “That means you must have put one of your shoes and one of Sam’s shoes in there thinking they were a pair,” I replied, wearily. “Oh,” she said and paused for a few seconds before saying anything else. “Well, they do look a lot alike.” I grabbed Sam’s regular sneakers and drove back downtown. Unimpressed with what we brought back, Sam listened as I explained to him what happened with the donation mix-up. “Seriously? You

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne gave away one of my expensive basketball shoes?” he asked Daisy. “I guess that makes you the bozo.” He made do with his regular runners for the rest of the week and on the night of his very last day at camp I found his other red sneaker in the back of the same hall closet I’d previously checked. Relieved, I presented the kids with both of Sam’s size 10 high tops and happily declared myself the true bozo of the family. No one disagreed.

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What has it been like facing the China Nose wildfire? What types of things have you been doing?

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“It’s been a really diverse “It’s been different because experience. We’ve been to it’s an interface fire. We’re quite a few different areas also working with different of the fire, starting out on a people from across BC, Onflatter plane, and now we’re tario and Australia, so that on steeper terrain. The process has been a unique experience. is still the same, but the I’ve been marking out routes landscape is a bit different. for heavy equipment, laying I’m a crew leader running hoses along guard lines, group of five guys doing mostly mopping up areas by pouring guard building.” water on hot spots.”

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“It has been very fast paced. We drove 8 to 9 hours to get here, and then we left to fight the fire right away, and they didn’t shut us down until the next day. We’ve been doing burn offs and a lot of guard building (clearing a stretch on the perimeter of the fire to keep it from spreading).”

“It’s much the same as other fires, the difference is the attention because of the evacuation notices. It doesn’t alter operations but it certainly puts a bit more zip in our step. I’ve been cutting trees, digging trenches, managing equipment, putting water on the fire and building helicopter pads to give access to remote areas.”

Parents get website guide to teacher strike The B.C. government has launched a new website to prepare parents for a possible continuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day. The website, b c p a re n t i n fo. c a , promises the latest bargaining updates on B.C.’s festering teacher dispute, and will act as a portal for

parents registering to collect $40 a day for each child under 12 if the strike drags on. It also offers links to online learning resources from school districts, which have proliferated in recent years. Talks have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides last

week. “Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association said in a brief statement. Negotiations broke

off and a full-scale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap between the two sides. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter

Cameron have maintained that the BCTF’s benefit demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions that have settled contracts. Also at issue is class size and special needs support, with BCPSEA’s latest offer rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for

this fall. Ready’s last involvement in the long-running series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007. At that time he recommended that a senior provincial official be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.

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Mine dam inspections ordered across B.C. By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Independent engineering inspections have been ordered for Mount Polley mine near Williams Lake and nearly 100 other mine tailings ponds with permits across the province, with reports to be complete by the end of January. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced the dual reviews Monday. The Mount Polley investigation is to be complete by Jan. 31 and will be done concurrently with the B.C. government’s legally required probes by B.C.’s chief inspector of mines

and the environment ministry, which looks at the longerterm effects of the Aug. 4 tailings spill. Bennett said costs will be covered by Imperial Metals for Mount Polley and by all operators of mines with permits to operate nearly 100 tailings facilities in B.C. “Certainly in the last 40 years there’s no evidence of a tailings dam breach in British Columbia, but rare or not, it happened, and so the public’s confidence I think is shaken” Bennett said at a news conference in Vancouver. “That’s why we need to get these three experts involved as quickly

as we’re getting them involved.” The Mount Polley panel includes UBC mine engineering professor Dirk Van Zyl, U.S. consulting engineer Steven Vick, whose earlier investigations included the 2005 New Orleans levee breach that followed Hurricane Katrina, and Norbert Morgenstern, an Alberta civil engineering professor who has worked on 140 mine projects. Bennett said the panel was chosen with approval of the Williams Lake and Soda Creek Indian Bands, and their report will be made available to the band councils at the same

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Satellite image taken the day after Mount Polley mine tailings breach shows drained tailings dam and spill that backed into Polley Lake and down Hazeltine Creek to Quesnel Lake. time as government. Independent inspections of other mine tailings ponds

must be completed Dec. 1, a change from the March 31 deadline for in-

spections that are required annually. Bennett said these inspections will each

have to be reviewed by an independent geotechnical engineering firm.

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By Mark West Her crown came from New Mexico, but Submitted when Houston’s own Rebecca Dallaire won the first-ever Smithers Rodeo Queen contest, the JameswasMadam, with Valley. complete focus moment totally Bulkley andWhen a steady hand, fi nishes thebyfinal a stubborn sash worn one brush of her stroke to a wing of a Canadian fellow rodeo royalties needed a pin, itgoose. came courtesy a spectator who happened to have a He sits ofback, momentarily scrutinizes spare in hisand armwith sling.characteristic modesty his work And high among theto diamond caps holds up the drum signifydriller’s that it is and Western art given out as door prizes at the complete. Aug.18 coronation was an egg carton filled with Funded fire-starter throughandthe home-made a bagAboriginal of gardenService Plan, local artists at each NWCC fresh potatoes. campus have too been commissioned to If that sounds homespun a prize for such a regal event, theillustrate three girls awho competed15’’ this construct and traditional year had of the sparkle on their crowns, belt drum asplenty part of NWCC collection. buckles and metallic blue riding chaps to out“The brief was to incorporate a shine it. Canadian goose flying by the light Dallaire’s mother Bibs says the sparkling of moon with thecombines NWCCfashion, logo side the of the contest, which embossed within it,” says James. “As speaking and horsemanship events, is somegifted navigators, the Canadian goose thing best left to her daughter. “She likesthe shiny things,” she journey says withasa represents spirit of our laugh. “She’s like a magpie.” we overcome the many obstacles in our Dallaire’s father Marcel also instinctively more toward flight of learning. Geese rodeo than royalty. know the way ahead and show incredible “I think they should all have to ride a bull,” bravery, commitment and 8.2 fellowship he joked. “The one who’s under seconds as their V shape path of determination gets to keep the crown!” shapes skies with each Dallaire spring and is But our speaking andfall. her Itfellow rodeo princesses Amberwhich Gregorowich and these inspiring qualities makes the Adele Murray, it’s clear fortotem them too, Canadian goose an that ideal forbeing this rodeo royalties means more than a smile and a project, symbolizing our quest through slow wave. the world of education.” Now 22 years old, Dallaire has been riding “I since was before commissioned,” said James horses she could walk. “toAnd work loosely within the brief and while she likes to show horses, Dallaire after some initial sketches I decided says her biggest thrill is barrel racing. heart getsthree racing geese as soonflas you come to “Your incorporate ying in a through the gate,” she says. “Everything hapV shaped formation. From a visual pens incredibly fast—you don’t have time to perspective this helped balance the overall make mistakes.” design allowing a sense of depth and “If you mess up in your pattern and lose half proportion, also signifi es thechange ever or even a tenthbut of aitsecond, that could changing balance of life and leadership your position from first to fifth and your payout as each takes it in turn to lead the might notgoose even happen.” Dallaire watches and racetrack events formation. I thinkrodeo the idea of teamwork, all over North America, keeping a sharp eye on

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“We are honoured to have one of James’s art works displayed here at the Houston campus.” - Katie Humphrey, First Nation Access Coordinator for NWCC

that on this journey one is never alone, is a very important message to convey.” “You can’t beat a handmade item created by someone you know,” says Katie Humphrey, First Nation Access Coordinator for NWCC. “There is a new level of understanding and connection to the work which brings meaning to the project that just can’t be found in a store bought object. We are honoured to have one of James’s art works displayed here at Rebecca the Houston campus.” Dallaire, front, rides in the Bulkley Valley Fall Fair on Aug. 22 with AmJames is a well-known aboriginal ber Gregorowich, left, and Adele Murray, right. Wet’suwet’en artist in the Bulkley Valley Photo by Grant Harris whose contribution to the 2011 totem how different horse breeds and bloodlines are “Paint horses are my favourite breed because pole stands proudly at the gateway to the doing. there one of the most versatile horses, and no Smithers campus. He has also illustrated Paint and quarter horses are favourites for two look the same,” she says. children’s barrel racing,books, she says.designed murals and “You can do jumping, you can do barrel raccontributed to atowide range “They’re built take off fromofa artwork standstill ing, Western pleasure, they make amazing kids’ projects throughout valley. Youreally can horses, they drive, and they’re not as skittish or into high speed, and theythe handle corners well also.” often find James at craft fairs and the spooky as some other breeds.” Of the markets two, her mother Bibs says likes At 23, Gregorowich has plenty of Smithers farmers throughout theshe region paint horses best. and Terrace horse shows under her belt already, where his work is very popular with “They say on the fifth day, God created the but in the next two years she hopes to scout out locals andontourists alike. horse and the sixth day he painted all the the world show for paint horses in Fort Worth, good ones.” Rodeo princess Amber Gregorowich Wet’suwet’en artist James Madamagrees. was A confi dent speaker whoa won this year’s hired to design and make traditional 15” award for for aspeech Gregorowich warns that drum NWCCcraft, collection. Submitted photo she could talk about paints forever.

Texas. “It’s the best of the best,” she says, adding that she would like nothing better than to win at Fort Worth with a Bulkley Valley-bred horse. “If you go down to worlds with a horse that

was bred in a small town and you beat some of these big shots, it’s a great feeling,” she said. Three months ago, her well-named horse Crayola had a foal that Gregorowich plans to train up in Alberta and Oklahoma. “I’m hoping she can be my world contender,” she says. The youngest of this year’s rodeo royals, Adele Murray says the contest was her first time giving a public speech, let alone a TV interview. Murray did great, says organizer Andi Houlden, picking up the award for Most Improved Public Speaker. At home, Murray keeps eight fish and a cat named Chevy along with her one and only horse, Chip. “I was on a riding lesson and I ended up riding her and fell in love,” Murray said. “I said ‘I want this one—I don’t care about any of the others.” Murray bugged her dad about Chip for years until one fine December day in 2008. “I woke up that Christmas morning and she was standing outside,” she says. Chip is a fast horse, Murray said, a thoroughbred and quarter-horse cross who is more into gymkhanas and barrel racing than showing. Murray also came to the contest without a lot of show experience, but her confidence grew after a practice session she held at her house in the weeks before. “We had good times,” she says. Each of the girls took a practice spin down a pretend “runway” that stretched from her kitchen to the living room, she added, with coaching from former Williams Lake rodeo queen Savannah Davies. As for who finally won the queen’s crown or the princess tiaras, Murray said the three friends agreed it was no big deal. “We’re all good,” she said, smiling. Smithereens got their first chance to meet their rodeo royals during the fall fair last weekend and Rodeo Queen Rebecca Dallaire will be riding a paint horse made for celebrity. “He’ll definitely be the prettiest horse there,” says Rebecca’s mother. “He’s the Ashton Kutcher of the horse world.” “He thinks he’s a male model, he really does.”

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Newsletter ~ August 27th, 2014 edition Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons! Upcoming Council Meetings: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Tuesday, September 16, 2014 The above meetings are held at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street. The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca

Website: www.houston.ca Please visit the website for info on: • • • • • •

Council Meeting Agendas Pool Schedule Arena Schedule Important Public Notices Tenders & Job Opportunities Lost Dogs

Municipal Office Hours The Municipal Office located at 3367 – 12th Street is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on statutory holidays) Email: doh@houston.ca Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429

For Public Works Emergencies (example: water main break) Call the Municipal Office @ 250-845-2238 for a recorded message with the contact number of the person on call.

Campfire & Open Burning Ban Remains in Effect

The following activities are still prohibited throughout Bulkley Valley Fire Zone: • campfires • outdoor stoves and other portable campfire apparatuses that are not CSA or ULC approved • tiki torches • burn barrels • fireworks • sky lanterns This prohibition will remain in place until Sept. 15, 2014, or until the public is otherwise notified.

Thank You

During the China Nose ﬁre evacuation alerts and orders, the District of Houston had numerous offers from volunteers willing to lend a helping hand, lend their equipment, offer their land for livestock or donate their vehicles. Thank you for all of the kind offers! Please stay posted for upcoming requests for volunteers to join a team and receive training as Emergency Social Services Volunteers. More details to come soon!

Union of BC Municipalities Convention

Members of Council are getting prepared to travel to Whistler the week of September 21st to September 26th to attend the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention. The annual conference brings together leaders from all levels of government for a series of study sessions, workshops and meetings. This event provides an opportunity for Council to meet with Provincial Ministers and government ofﬁcials/agencies to discuss local issues and is vital to the promotion and sustainability of our community.

Check out the Outdoor Fitness Trail

The new fitness trail along the Buck Creek dike in Jamie Baxter Park is an easy way to add more energy to your walk or run. Designed to help seniors stay active, it’s also a great workout for people of all ages. Simply stop at each station and follow the instructions for simple exercises you can do to improve your overall health, energy and fitness. With a variety of fitness equipment, you can get a full-body workout at your own pace. The equipment focuses on a variety of muscle groups so you can vary your workout. Do a little or do a lot! Free Orientation Sessions at the Outdoor Fitness Trail - Wed. Aug. 27th & Thurs. September 4th Join Jenny Powell, BCRPA certified Fitness Leader, on the Fitness Trail anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on the dates listed for a free guided introduction to the equipment and the benefits that can be achieved! Benefits of Using Houston’s Outdoor Fitness Trail Feel Good: There is a feeling of vitality and euphoria experienced during and after a good workout. Exercise elevates your mood & keeps stress and depression at bay. Increased Flexibility: Stretching improves your range of motion and motor skills, helping to decrease the risk of injury. More Energy: When you improve your flexibility, strength and stamina, it’s easier to accomplish everyday tasks like carrying groceries and climbing stairs. Look Good: Improved energy shows in your posture, attitude and enthusiasm. Better Sleep: Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. Just Being Outdoors: The outdoor fitness trail is a great way to enjoy the sun and fresh air. It’s invigorating, gives you a chance to unwind and helps you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.

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Pool & Gym Phone: 250-845-7420 Email: reception@houston.ca

Monday, September 29th, the Claude Parish Memorial Arena will open for the 2014 – 2015 season! If you are looking to book available ice times for a family skate or an activity, please call the Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420 for ice availability.

Arena Phone: 250-845-7432

Burning Permits Required All open burning within the District of Houston requires a Burning Permit all year round. To obtain a permit contact the Fire Department at 250-845-2250

Leisure Facility Programs & Events: Leisure Facility’s Annual Maintenance & Shutdown The annual maintenance and shutdown of the Houston Leisure Facility is taking place during the following dates: The pool will be closed from September 21st – October 4, 2014 (two week closure). The gym will be closed from August 31 – September 8, 2013 (one week closure) (The Gym will be open August 26-30 from 6:00am - 8:00pm but closed August 31st – Sept. 8th). For more information call the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420 250-845-7420.

Swimming Lessons Register for the next set of swimming lessons - Sept 8-19 (Monday-Friday) Houston Clubs, Services, & Societies Day Thursday, September 11, 2014 3:00-7:00 pm (set-up

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Water Restrictions

Annually from May 1st to October 31st the use of water supplied through the District of Houston Water System, for other than domestic requirements, is restricted due to seasonal increases in water consumption and to ensure adequate water supplies for ﬁre ﬁghting and domestic demands. Restricted uses include lawn/garden watering and will be imposed as follows:

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Club’s Day

We strongly encourage groups to take advantage of this opportunity to recruit new members, register participants in upcoming programs or just provide information on the services that your group offers. If your club, service or society would like to participate please call the Houston Leisure Facility at 250845-7420 to register a table. There is no cost to participate in this event.

Thank You to the sponsors of the 16th Annual Kids Triathlon:

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Website Service

Did you know that the District has an interactive component on its website at www. houston.ca where residents can complete and submit non-emergency requests electronically? You will no longer have to wait for regular office hours to call in your request to the District. You now have the option of submitting your request at your convenience after hours and on weekends by clicking the “Submit a Request for Service” button on the home page. Once you have submitted your request, you will receive an email confirmation with a tracking number where you can monitor the status of your request. For requests of an urgent or emergency nature, please call the Municipal Office. Please note that although you can submit your request electronically at your convenience, requests received will only be monitored by staff during normal working hours. The District will make every effort to respond to your request in a timely manner but this will strictly depend on work priorities.

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Police report By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Police stopped a drunk driver on Highway 16 near the Silverthorne RV Park at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 10. Sgt. Stephen Rose says the driver failed a breath test so police served him a 90-day driving prohibition and impounded the vehicle for 30 days. *** On Aug. 11, police got report that three large nails were sticking up through the root of a tree on an ATV trail near Granisle. Sgt. Rose says it was done in a way that would damage ATVs driving the trail. Police have no suspects. *** A bike was stolen from outside 7-11 between 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Sgt. Rose says it was a red and white Trek mountain bike and police have no suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** Police arrested and lodged a drunk male from Baggerman Crescent and one from Butler Avenue on Aug. 11. No charges were laid. *** Two 18 to 20 yearold females stole meals from a local restaurant before 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Sgt. Rose says they ordered, ate and left without paying. They were not identified and police patrolled but couldn’t find them. *** Police arrested and ticketed a drunk female Aug. 16. Sgt. Rose says she was arrested for being drunk in public when she was found yelling and screaming profanities across the street on Pearson Road. *** Police arrested and lodged a drunk female at 11:45 p.m. Aug. 16. Sgt. Rose says she was reported for trying to pick a fight but was not

charged. *** Police got report that a male shot a firearm at Sunset Lake near Topley at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17. Police found the suspect who had shot and killed a loon. Sgt. Rose says Conservation took over the investigation, seizing a 22-Calibre rifle. Investigation is ongoing and charges are expected for careless use of a firearm and offences against the B.C.

Migratory Birds Act. *** A vehicle hit a moose on Highway 16 on Hungry Hill Aug. 16. Sgt. Rose says there were no injuries, the moose lived, and there was moderate vehicle damage. *** Police got report a disturbance on Highway 16 at Buck Flats Road at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20. A female driving a vehicle bumped another female standing on the road talking to a passenger. The bump caused minor injuries and Sgt. Rose says police arrested and

charged the driver for assault with a weapon. *** Police got a number of calls between Aug. 18 and 21 about a black bear by Buck Creek between the pool and mall. Sgt. Rose says Conservation was notified and people should be aware and careful when they are in that area. *** In the last 14 days, police have dealt with seven 9-1-1 calls, five bylaw complaints, fifteen traffic complaints, and three false alarms.

Someone broke the passenger window of a District vehicle parked behind the pool Aug. 12. Sgt. Rose says the ignition was damaged and it appears the person was trying to steal the truck. Police have no suspects and anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Photo submitted

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PR O D U C E

BC Corn on the Cob

Coca-Cola or Pepsi Products 12x355ml

6 for

3 for

799 2 for

Kraft Salad Dressings Assorted Varieties, 475 ml

2 for

Chapman’s Ice Cream Assorted Varieties, 4 litre

Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner Assorted Varieties, 400 ml

2 for

/lb

Superpack, 18.94 / kg

Twin Pack 2x1.25 litre

Old Dutch Potato Chips

Whole Chicken Wings

4 for

598

Bick’s Squeeze Relish 500 ml

2 for

Bick’s Pickles

Selected Varieties, 1 litre

Chapman’s Novelties Assorted Varieties & Sizes

Alcan Foil Wrap 3x100’

Assorted Varieties, 907 g

999

Hellmann’s Big Squeeze Mayonnaise Assorted Varieties, 750 ml

497

Kikkoman Soya Sauce 1.89 litre

599

The Keg Prime Rib Burger or Sliders 852 g or 1.02 kg

Alpo Cookhouse Classics Dog Food 16 kg

/lb

Superpack, 6.37 / kg

G R E AT BA R G A I N S Philadelphia Chip Dips Cracker Barrel Cheese Assorted Varieties, 227 g

/lb

Striploin Steaks

Assorted Varieties, 270 g

2 for

Western Family Squeeze Mustard

1.25 kg

.ea

BC Mushrooms

Kraft Cheese Slices

8.80 / kg

Heinz Squeeze Ketchup

Pork Back Ribs

Plus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee

Watermelons

400 ml

M E AT

F E ATU R E D

/lb

Olympic Organic Yogurts Assorted Varieties, 1.75 kg

899

Kraft Barbecue Sauce Assorted Varieties, 455 ml

187

Farkay Steam Fried Noodles 2 Varieties, 1 kg

Bakery Fresh Portuguese Buns or Brioche, 8 pack

2 for

Cat Chow Cat Food

2 Varieties, 8 kg

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