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The Houston Water Treatment Plant is costing the District nearly $43,000 extra. McElhanney Consulting Services met with Houston Chief Administrative Officer Michael Glavin to discuss the extra work and costs. The biggest part was for extra groundwork which cost $26,161. They also painted support columns with an epoxy coating to protect them from corrosion, costing $7,238. Glavin says they bought more tiebars for $3,272 and got foundation wall insulation for $6,310. Director of Finance William Wallace says the water treatment plant budget has $330,000 contingency built in and is “in good shape,” using less than 15 percent to date. Extra work like this is normal, said CAO
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Glavin. “With any project that you work under, there’s always things that crop up.” He says there’s no such thing as a perfect design plan, and often “conditions change or items are simply overlooked.” The Water Treatment Plant is expected to be complete by March 2015, then water pipes will be cleaned and everything should be up and running by June 2015.
LNG impact on northwest “going to be tremendous” By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Regional District Director Rob Newell says LNG offers little to gain in this area and much to lose. Director for the Houston Rural area (Area “G”), Newell says he talks to LNG personnel regularly.
Two staff at the Regional District of B u l k l e y - N e c h a ko (RDBN) are working with and monitoring the proposed pipelines. Newell says they sit on advisory boards and assessment boards and get information almost daily from pipelines about proposed route
changes or permit applications. RDBN “hasn’t made any decisions yet. It hasn’t taken a position on LNG like Smithers has,” Newell said. “We are not here to start it or to stop it, we’re here to make sure that the well being of the inhabitants of
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job openings estimated by 2020, said a NWCC press release. Smyth says the course gave students a general overview mineral processing and taught them safety and work skills. It also included field trips to Huckleberry Mines, Endako Mine, Dome Mountain and Equity Silver Mine. Student Louie Dalby says he really enjoyed it. “Having the chance to see how the mine operates is awesome!” he said. “I feel the program gives us an edge on other potential employees who wouldn’t have the same training we received, especially the on-site training.” Instructor Rob Boyce says the course went very well and he really enjoyed teaching in Houston. “It was lots of fun,” said Boyce. “They’re a great group of students - patient, persistent and willing to learn.” The capstone of the Houston course will be a week of job shadowing at Huckleberry Mines in December. Boyce says he is proud and happy to wrap up the program and congratulate the students with certificates and awards. “I anticipate they’ll find placements soon,” he said.
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Chamber gets three year contract By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
The District is increasing Chamber funding close to ten percent for both tourism and economic development. Houston council approved a three year contract to the Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 18.
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“It’s to provide stability for staff,” said Chamber President Troy Reitsma. The new contract pays the Chamber $64,000 for tourism and $72,000 for economic development starting in 2015. The funding for tourism is up $6,200, and funds the visitors centre operation, visitor guidebooks and maps that are “popular and professional,” and other tourism development work. The tourism program is paid for through municipal tax revenues, said Director of Finance William Wallace. The funding for economic development is up $7,000, with $35,000 coming from the municipal budget, and the rest from a grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDI). The District’s $35,000 funding for economic development is the same as previous years, and the NDI grant increase covers the $7,000 increase. Wallace says NDI has given the District an Economic Development
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veryone is gearing up for the Christmas season, that wonderful time of year focused on giving. There are food drives collecting for the food bank, and campaigns of all kinds to help those in need, including toy drives trying to ensure all children have something waiting for them under the Christmas tree. This is a great thing, and it is goodhearted people that both organize and contribute to them. But the best they can hope for, and it is a good goal, is to alleviate some of the need. The sad fact is, the issue of child poverty is not going to be solved by a once-a-year campaign. According to the annual report released by First Call, a coalition of advocacy groups, child poverty is on the rise in B.C. rather than declining. According to the B.C. Child Poverty Report Card, 169,240 children were living below the poverty line in this province in 2012. Last year, the report said 153,000 children. First Call set out 19 recommendations in their report with a goal of reducing the provincial child poverty rate to seven per cent by 2020. The recommendations cover a range, from raising the minimum wage to increased child tax benefits and rescinding cuts to Employment Insurance. But what they all have in common is the need for provincial and federal governments to address the problem. When we see the enormity of the problem of child poverty, it is clear it is time for upper levels of government to join in the fight to make some long-term change. - Black Press
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Stinks on a plane The first time I was on a plane I was 14 years old traveling to Hawaii with my parents and my 12-yearold brother. I don’t remember much about my introduction to air travel except that my parents smoked cigarettes and drank Mai Tais while Jeremie looked excitedly out the window. All I remember doing is praying we wouldn’t crash - or if we had to, it wouldn’t happen until our vacation was over and we were on our way back to school. What can I say? I was a morbid teen. Thirty three years and numerous plane rides later, I just boarded a jetliner headed for Waikiki once again. But this flight I’m bound to remember more. Not because anything amazing or tragic happened, but because my keen sense of smell was on full alert for five and a half
hours. Since my three girlfriends and I booked our tickets separately, none of us were seated together. I didn’t care. I was so tired from barely sleeping the night before and welcomed the chance to read my new book and get some shut-eye. At first, my plan seemed promising. As soon as I saw where I’d be sitting I was pleased. It was beside the window just as I requested and directly in front of my friend, Jen. It was also next to a nice, friendly couple. Within less than a minute of sitting down I noticed a rancid odour. I didn’t discover it was coming directly from the mouth of the man next to me until he turned to talk. I decided right then and there that I’d be trying to fall asleep as quickly as possible. Watching out the window as we took
flight I kept my eyes in that direction until we were so high there was nothing interesting to look at anymore. Even though my head was turned away, I could still smell him and I worried how I’d ever fall asleep. I’d brought my earplugs, but nothing for my nose. If only I had Vicks VapoRub or something to dab on my nostrils. I did have and a pack of gum and some fruit-flavoured Certs though. Popping a piece of Trident in my mouth I offered some to the couple. To my relief, they accepted. Excellent. That smell will be gone in no time, I thought. I was wrong - the gum didn’t help at all. The candy also resulted in no improvements, and neither did any of the drinks or snacks that came his way. “How’s it going?” Jen asked a couple
hours later when I went for a bathroom break. “The man next to me has the most horrible breath,” I complained. “I know,” she said grimacing. “I can smell it.” If she was getting whiffs of it from where she was sitting, I figured the poor man must have some kind of gum disease or medical condition. I felt bad for him. With over three hours left to go until we landed, I continued to keep my head turned away as I read my book, hoping I’d eventually nod off. I never did. Of course, this wasn’t my first time enduring a less-thanideal seating arrangement on public transit. Like everyone, I’ve had many. My most unpleasant airplane experiences were the time I
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On a brighter note Lori Welbourne had a college basketball player taking up a good portion of my limited space with his long hairy limbs, and the time I was seated near twins with colic shrieking throughout a four hour trip. This latest uncomfortable flight was smelly all right, but it’s the price we pay for sharing a world with other human beings. At least the airlines aren’t letting passengers smoke on planes anymore. And thank goodness we can still order cocktails.
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Were you surprised by the local election results? What advice do you have for the newly elected council?
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“Being a newcomer to town, I didn’t know what to expect at elections. As for advice to council, having recently moved here, I notice the rough surfaces the most, like sidewalks and roads. I know it’s a small community and small tax base, but that’s what I see.”
“No I wasn’t surprised. In a small town people know each other and people who are involved in the community usually get elected more. My advice is to listen to the community’s needs and wants. Shane Brienen is good that way, because he always listens.”
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Angie Buter & Kathy Haverland “No I wasn’t surprised. People wanted change and it’s nice to see Houston with a new mayor. My advice is to let new businesses come into town, do not turn things away. Like with Walmart, people were afraid it would take away from small business, but it brings jobs into the community and gets more people to want to stay here.”
Melinda Barden “No, people wanted change and Shane is out there every summer volunteering to make our town look better. It didn’t surprise me at all that a man who would volunteer that much of his free time would get in. You can tell he loves the town.”
Geothermal pitched as alternative to Site C dam Geothermal energy can help power the B.C. electrical grid around the province, and B.C. should assess that option before deciding to proceed with a third dam on the Peace River, an industry association says. The Canadian G e o t h e r m a l Energy Association (CanGEA) issued a report Tuesday detailing its latest work on geothermal sites. In addition to hot springs and volcanic sites that could be tapped to provide power, the study examines “hot sedimentary aquifers” that have been stumbled upon by oil
and gas drilling. “At the risk of offending my own mother, this ain’t your grandma’s geothermal,” said CanGEA chair Alison Thompson at a Victoria news conference. Thompson pointed to the recent joint f e d e r a l - p rov i n c i a l review of BC Hydro’s Site C dam project, which noted that little research into geothermal energy has been conducted in B.C. The CanGEA report estimates that deep hot water aquifers and other geothermal sources are capable of producing enough electricity to meet
Geothermal sources including deep hot water aquifers “capable of producing enough electricity to meet BC Hydro’s projected needs,”
BC Hydro’s projected needs, including the 1,100 megawatt capacity offered by Site C. The report calls for a one-year delay on Site C, which has passed federal and provincial environmental reviews and is being considered by the B.C. cabinet. Energy Minister
- Canadian Geothermal Energy Association Bill Bennett said Tuesday he expects cabinet to make a final investment decision on BC Hydro’s $8 billion dam proposal by the end of December. He said geothermal energy has potential in B.C. because unlike wind or solar power it provides a steady
source of power, but he doesn’t see it as an alternative to the dam. “It is a good resource,” Bennett said. “We do want to use it. It will be important to B.C. in the future. It’s not a way to get the 1,100 megawatts of electricity that we need now.”
Bennett noted that the provinciallyfunded research agency GeoScienceBC issued a request for proposals Tuesday for a study on the economic viability of geothermal resources. CanGEA is doing its own mapping, not just of promising sources but their proximity to roads, power lines and consumers. Thompson said the industry is also looking at combining solar and biomass with geothermally heated water to produce enough heat to fire boilers for electricity. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver said
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher the report shows Site C should not go ahead next year, because CanGEA projects lower cost, with power sources and jobs distributed across the province.
Prince Rupert LNG, pipelines get B.C. certificates By Tom Fletcher Black Press
P r o v i n c i a l environmental assessment certificates have been approved for B.C.’s flagship liquefied natural gas export project at the Port of Prince Rupert and two pipelines proposed to connect the region to gas fields in northeastern B.C. to the North Coast.
The $11.4 billion project led by the Malaysian stateowned energy c o r p o r a t i o n PETRONAS is aiming to make its final investment decision by the end of this year. One of the certificates issued is for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, proposed to run 900 km from Hudson’s Hope to the
PETRONAS Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal. The LNG port and pipelines must still receive federal, provincial and local government permits before they can begin construction. The Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal at Lelu Island is still undergoing federal environment assessment, having
received an extension to deal with potential salmon habitat impacts at the mouth of the Skeena River. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman visited Malaysia this month at the invitation of PETRONAS officials to go over their project. PETRONAS is leading a consortium
that includes Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Brunei investors for a pipeline and LNG processing in northern B.C. PETRONAS paid $5 billion last year to take over Progress Energy Canada, which has major shale gas holdings in northeast B.C. and Alberta. Pacific NorthWest LNG received another boost last week when
the Nisga’a Nation signed a benefits agreement with the B.C. government for the project. The B.C. and Nisga’a legislatures are passing amendments to allow the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline to pass through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. The other certificate is for the
Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission pipeline proposed to run from the Fort St. John area to another LNG terminal at Ridley Island. That project is led by BG Group, which has signalled it may delay development because of new gas supplies from U.S. sites where the British-based company also has LNG export plans.
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RDBN Director Newell wants health and infrastructure improvements By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Houston’s Rob Newell is the re-elected Regional District Director for the Houston Rural area (Area “G”). The area has an estimated 975 potential voters and covers 14,446 square kilometres from the top of Hungry Hill to four kilometres east of Topley, north to the Walcott Station Road and south to the end of
Owen Lake. This is Newell’s second term as Director in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) and he is passionate about what he wants to accomplish. As communities in the north, “we just need to work together,” he said. Lobbying government for revenue sharing as an individual northwest community has been fruitless, but by working together the north can move for-
ward towards a positive response, Newell said. Recently, 27 communities and their electoral areas have created a coalition called NW Alliance to give the north a collective voice. One key thing they want to do is get provincial tax revenue shared more equally. “It’s not always population that is important, it’s land mass and the fact that a lot of the resources come from the north,” Newell said. Over 76 percent of B.C.’s manufacturing exports come from 100 Mile House north, and Newell says B.C. leaders need to realize that “a healthy urban economy needs a healthy rural economy.” Secondly, the NW Alliance wants to change the Gas Tax Fund and allow it to be used for getting reliable and affordable high-speed internet. Newell says this is essential to provide equality and give rural businesses and schools the same opportunities as urban ones. It’s also essential to provide telemedicine, so that northern residents
can talk with medical professionals online and don’t have to travel so far for simple appointments. It will also help entice professionals into the area and fill the skills gap, Newell said. Newell says he is also excited about the impact of the newly completed Regional Skills Gap Analysis, which will be implemented by the Strategic Workforce Opportunities Team (SWOT). It will help workers get certification, businesses develop partnerships, and it will encourage entrepreneurship, Newell said. In this way, it will develop a home grown economy and keep youth in the area. Speaking of work still needed, Newell said the biggest problem he sees in the north is the deficit in rural infrastructure. He wants a long-term sustainable infrastructure plan to be developed so things are maintained in a reliable, predictable way, not influenced by bias or done in secret. Newell also says it’s important for rural communities, especially Houston, to develop exit strategies for larger companies to agree on before coming in.
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Rob Newell - Regional District Director Houston Rural area (Area “G”). As for 24/7 health care, Newell says he thinks it will start with nurse practitioners who can deal with wounds and treatment, and can care for patients discharged early from hospitals. He says recruiting nurses and doctors to the area will involve intentional welcoming and connecting a doctors family in the
community - an effort that brought huge success in Fort St. James. “We have to make it attractive for these people to come in,” he said. Finally, Newell says perhaps the most important thing is that people need to get involved in decisions about infrastructure, priorities and future plans for their communities.
RDBN considers closing re-use sheds By Flavio Nienow Black Press
Janine Dougall, director of environmental services for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), submitted a memorandum to the RDBN’s board of directors on Oct. 15, 2014 titled ReUse Shed Use and Salvaging. The purpose of the memorandum was to bring forward information regarding the condition of the reuse sheds and to recommend actions to the RDBN’s board of directors. The memorandum stated, “it has become apparent that the public has not been following posted rules regarding proper disposal of materials
at transfer stations.” “Members of the public continue to disregard signage, dumping garbage in the woodpile, ashes in the compost pile and choosing not to use the recycling facilities available on site for materials such as cardboard and paper,” read the memorandum. “Additionally, the state of most reuse sheds is abysmal. The public do not follow posted re-use shed rules, placing mattresses, electronics, small appliances, and broken items in the reuse area.” In addition, the reports says that each and every transfer station site in the regional district sees a lot of salvaging activity, both in the wood and
in the metal piles. “Many people have been seen climbing on top of the piles and salvaging for certain items, which is dangerous and could result in serious injury, for which the RDBN is liable.” In an effort to investigate the behavioural patterns surrounding the use of the re-use sheds, RDBN’s environmental services staff completed an observation project at the various waste management facilities across the region. Carolynn Lane, sustainability assistant, visited each of the seven transfer station sites across the regional district. Lane observed that dogs were on the sites at two different occa-
sions; children were seen running around the re-use sheds; and a television was dropped off right in front of a “no electronics” sign. “ U n fo r t u n at e ly, the re-use sheds at RDBN solid waste management facilities have become unmanageable, and public behaviour surrounding the use of the sheds is contributing to continued verbal and physical abuse of RDBN staff and other members of the public,” said Janine Dougall in her memorandum. The report continues to say that, “given the extent of the behavioural problems, it is not a matter of if, but of when someone is severely injured at
a RDBN solid waste management facility.” Overall, the use and role of re-use sheds in soil waste management, with the advent of industry recycling programs, websites, free classifieds, and thrift stores has become “somewhat archaic and redundant,” according to the Dougall. Two options regarding the future of re-use sheds were presented by RDBN’s environmental services to the board of directors. Option one included employing additional staff to monitor and maintain the facilities. Other regional districts in the province have indicated that adequate staffing, time limits and fees associated with
deposit of items into the shed or a per item pick fee are key variables for a successful operation. However, additional staffing costs could add up to $506,085 annually between all transfer facilities in the regional district. Option two is to close the re-use sheds permanently and focus on educating the public on other available re-use and recycling opportunities, as well as promoting the concept of community garage sales and facilitating donation of large furniture items to residents in need through groups such as the Salvation Army. A motion to close the re-use sheds permanently was not carried by the RDBN’s
board of directors at the Oct. 23, 2014 board meeting. Instead, a motion was carried to postpone the decision until such time that affected communities have been consulted. According to Dougall, the RDBN will be holding community consultations in the future regarding the use of re-use sheds, and only after the consultations the board of directors will make a decision on the future of the facilities. “The consultation process has not been determined yet,” said Dougall. “It will be something that we look at and figure out in the new year [2015].” In the meantime, the RDBN’s re-use sheds will remain opened.
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator GMC Terrain (3SA) or GMC Acadia (3SA). Freight ($1,650/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required.*Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup (except Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 thought January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from December 2, 2014 through January 2nd, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year GMC. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $30,375/$38,925 (including $1,000/$1,500 lease credit and a $670/$670 loyalty bonus) for a 2015 Terrain AWD (3SA)/Acadia AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $166/$195 for 48/48 months at 0.9%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $17,301/$20,249, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,865/$19,726. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ##The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. †U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).
Call Sullivan Motor Products at 250-845-2244, or visit us at 2760 Yellowhead Highway, Houston. [License #5631]
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I am sure you have heard someone complain about mistreatment or injustice at the hands of another person. Their perspective sounds so convincing that we come to the conclusion that they must be right, we empathise with them and are tempted to take their side. Sometimes we even mistakenly take their side of the story as the total truth before checking with the other person to find out their side of the story. Then when we hear the other side of the story, it sounds totally different, sometimes so different that we wonder if they are talking about the same situation. This is the cause of many quarrels, hostilities, and even wars. The first two parties do not consider each-other’s outlook or feelings and others come into the picture taking one or the other’s side and before we know it, we have a battle on our hands! Countries do it, people groups do it, couples do it, individuals do it, I do it; we all do it at some time or another. We have these self-protective strategies that kick into high gear when we are offended. Often we forget that there is another side to the story; God’s side, which always represents the truth. If both of the original people would have allowed God to have his way in their life, the original disagreement would have never happened, and if the people who got involved in taking sides really sought God, their view of the situation would have been totally different too. There may be many sides, but God’s side always prevails. The Bible tells us we are to be humble, like Jesus was, and to consider others as better than ourselves. (Philippians 2:3) Only as we let God have his way in our lives will we have true humility. When we find our identity in him, we are not so preoccupied with protecting ourselves or making an identity of our own. It is much more difficult to become offended when we find our security in our relationship with Jesus Christ. “Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.” 1 Corinthians 10:24. NLT “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:44,45. NLT Submitted by Ken Penner Sponsored by Riverside Gardens
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Evelyn Miedema sells her home-made crafts and wreaths at the Serendipity Sale on Saturday.
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GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION – Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) CANDIDATE NAME: Rob Newell Houston Advance (November 5, 2014) 16 Houston Community Hall (November 15, 2014) 53 Topley Hall (November 15, 2014) and Advance (November 5, 2014) Combined 25 Granisle Senior Centre (November 15, 2014) and Granisle Advance (November 5, 2014) 3 TOTAL NUMBER OF VALID VOTES CAST 97
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OWNER: District of Houston PROJECT: Fire Alarm verification, and exit and emergency lighting inspection and repair. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1. The District of Houston has four buildings equipped with low voltage and supervised fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and exit signs - Community Hall, Leisure Facility (Pool), the Library, and the Claude Parish Memorial Arena. The Leisure Facility system has addressable devices. If these devices need to be replaced, the District will have them supplied and installed under a separate contract. 2. The successful contractor will be retained on a 2 year contract to verify and repair the fire alarm system as noted above and inspect, test and repair the emergency lights and exit signs. 3. The contractor must certify the fire alarm systems in conformance with the BC Fire Code and must be certified to test and repair fire alarm systems in conformance with ULC S524. Please provide contractor certifications. SCOPE: 1. The work includes all labour, equipment and materials. 2. Provide all documentation checklists and tag systems indicating service date, person responsible and any further inspection criteria. 3. Provide an annual fixed price for each of the two years. PROJECT COMPLETION: Project is to be completed within two weeks of January 30, 2015 and January 30, 2016. PROJECT: Fire Extinguisher inspection, servicing and tagging. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1. The District of Houston has a number of buildings equipped with fire extinguishers that need to be serviced to the BC Fire Code on an annual basis - Community Hall, Leisure Facility (Pool), the Claude Parish Memorial Arena, Fire Hall, District Office, Library, Public Works building, and equipment. 2. The successful contractor will be retained on a 2 year contract to service and tag each fire extinguisher. 3. The contractor must certify each extinguisher in conformance with the BC Fire Code and must be certified to test and tag extinguishers. Please provide contractor certifications. SCOPE: 1. The work includes all labour, equipment and materials. 2. Provide all documentation checklists and tag systems indicating service date, person responsible and any further inspection criteria. 3. Provide an annual fixed price for each of the two years. PROJECT COMPLETION: Project is to be completed within two weeks of June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016. PROJECT: Fire Sprinkler annual service contract. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1. The District of Houston Community Hall has a light hazard sprinkler system installed to conform to NFPA 13. 2. The successful contractor will be retained on a 2 year contract to verify and repair the fire sprinkler system. 3. The contractor must verify the sprinkler system in conformance with the BC Fire Code and must be certified to test and repair fire sprinkler systems. Please provide contractor certifications. SCOPE: 1. The work includes all labour, equipment and materials. 2. Provide all documentation checklists and tag systems indicating service date, person responsible and any further inspection criteria. 3. Provide an annual fixed price for each of the two years. PROJECT COMPLETION: Project is to be completed within two weeks of January 30, 2015 and January 30, 2016. PROJECT: Community Hall Kitchen Fire Suppression System and Ventilation servicing PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1. The District of Houston has a Fire Suppression and Exhaust system located in the Community Hall. Each system is required to be tested, cleaned and maintained in conformance with the BC Fire Code. 2. The maintenance is conducted on an annual basis and includes testing the extinguishing system, checking the operation of gas valves and other power shut off valves, inspecting and cleaning filters, ductwork and canopy, and tagging the system. 3. The successful contractor will be retained on a 2 year contract to service and tag each fire extinguisher. 4. The contractor must be certified to test and tag commercial kitchen extinguishing and ventilation systems. Please provide contractor certifications. SCOPE: 1. The work includes all labour, equipment and materials 2. Provide all documentation checklists and tag systems indicating service date, person responsible and any further inspection criteria. 3. Provide an annual fixed price for each of the two years. PROJECT COMPLETION: Project is to be completed within two weeks of January 30, 2015 and January 30, 2016. PROJECT: Emergency Generator testing and servicing. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1. The District of Houston has a number of buildings equipped with emergency generators - Community Hall, Well Pump Stations (2), Henry Creek Pump Station, Sewage Lagoon, Sewage Lift Station and Fire hall. 2. The successful contractor will be retained on a 2 year contract to service and tag each generator. 3. The contractor must certify each extinguisher in conformance with the BC Fire Code and must be certified to test and service. Please provide contractor certifications. SCOPE: 1. The work includes all labour, equipment and materials. 2. Provide all documentation checklists and tag systems indicating service date, person responsible and any further inspection criteria. 3. Provide an annual fixed price for each of the two years. PROJECT COMPLETION: Project is to be completed within two weeks of June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016. QUOTATIONS DEADLINE FOR ALL THE ABOVE: December 15, 2014 at 4:00 PM local time METHOD OF DELIVERY: Hand Deliver: 3367 –12th Street, Houston, British Columbia Mail: PO. Box 370 Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Fax: 250-845-3429 • Email: engineering@houston.ca TO BE CONSIDERED: Contractor to provide to the District proof of a current Houston Business License, Liability Insurance and Work Safe registration. OWNER CONTACT: John J.Guenther, Director of Engineering & Development Services, District of Houston, Box 370, 3367 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0, Fax: 250-245-3429, Phone: 250-845-2238, Email: engineering@houston.ca
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Elementary students from Twain Sullivan, Silverthorne and Houston Christian School played in a volleyball tournament last Thursday. Over six teams from Houston, Smithers and Telkwa competed in the Houston-hosted tournament.
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This is a permanent part time position 25 hours a week to start January 6th, 2015. This position would be based in Houston. Wage is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience. Job Summary: The Infant Development Program Consultant works with children birth to three years of age who have or may be at risk for developmental delays and their families. The Consultant provides assessment of development and planning of activities in the home and community that will encourage the growth and development of infants/ toddlers. The Consultant works as a member of a family centered, multi-disciplinary team providing collaborative services for young children and their families. Qualifications: • Required is a minimum Bachelor Degree in a field related to early child development (such as; psychology, education, nursing, therapy). • Knowledge of early intervention and/or child development. • Demonstrated practical experience working with developmentally delayed infants/toddlers, their families and other related professionals. • Experience in working with families in a family centered approach. • Knowledge of appropriate local community, regional and provincial services/ programs for young children and their families. • Training and experience in group facilitation. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Self-motivated, well-organized, flexible and excellent team work skills. • Computer skills (word processing, data base recording). Internal Job Posting Closing Date is 4 pm December 12th, 2014 Please forward your interest in writing to Kerri Kluss, Executive Director via email director@bvcdc.ca.
Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.
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The Legion Branch from 249:9:30-11:00 Meeting: StudyHouston meet every Wed. morning Buck Flats residents toNomination attend, we 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Buck Creek, West sideare of welcome Buck Creek. at the Houston Christian Reformed Church, 1959 discuss concerning the Buck flats area. Goold Road. Childcare is provided. For more info forms andissues Drop off boxes at: Countrywide Printing, Monday is General Meeting. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, Countrywide Sports & the Houston Chamber more information. of Commerce. For more info on contest please Evelyn 696-3229.
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Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue.Interested? Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue.Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please applications. necessary please contact ByronNo - F/Cexperience 250-696-3348 or come to a contact Byron F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs @ 19:00 hrs (7pm).
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• Unique 3 bedroom home on 5.22 acres just minutes from town. • Spacious open kitchen-dining with an island and kitchen built-ins and stainless appliances. Tonnes of windows with great mountain view! • Vaulted ceilings in the living and family rooms. Floor to ceiling windows. • Huge main bath with jetted tub. Large foyer and laundry on the main. • 3 spacious bdrms upstairs. Double garage, some fencing & outbuildings. • Metal roof, drilled well, wood/electric furnace. The potential is endless in this home, do a little work and you have your dream home! • Appliances included.
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89,900
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129,900
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