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A fire destroyed a home in Perow Loop last Friday. Topley Fire Chief Byron Sketchley says the home was totally engulfed in flames when they arrived, so they focused on saving the surrounding sheds and equipment. The home owners did not have house insurance. Photos submitted
Equipment from Houston Forest Products is being shipped to across B.C. and into Alberta and the U.S. Joe Chiasson, Site Manager for International Machinery Movers, says they started d i s m a n t l i n g equipment last August and hope to be done by March. They work alongside Hero D e m o l i s h i n g Company taking down the HFP sawmill and planer and saving and shipping what equipment has been sold. Twenty people are employed on site; 15 of them are local and most are ex-employees of HFP, Chiasson said. A team of five from Ontario and Quebec are renting an apartment in Houston
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as they oversee the work. The teams are salvaging two kilns, a sorter bin, conveyer, transfer deck, quad saws, trim saws, edgers and “almost everything,” said Chiasson. Then they ship it as far as Oregon and Idaho to be rebuilt and added on to other mills. Some equipment was sold to DH Manufacturing in Houston, and some is being shipped to Washington, La Crete and Acheson Alberta. See HFP on Page 2
Home burned to the ground By Jackie Lieuwen A home in Perow Loop between Houston and Topley burned to the ground last Friday. Topley Fire Chief Byron Sketchley says the home was fully engulfed when they arrived, and the home
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Police report By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Police are seeking information about a break and enter at a home on Perow Loop Road before 7:31 p.m. last Thursday, January 15. RCMP Cpl. Steven Thackeray says no one was home when someone broke in through a bedroom window, and stole several items. Police believe it was a target incident because suspects seemed to be familiar with the residence. The Terrace Forensic Identification Service was called in for investigation. Anyone who has seen or heard anything suspicious is asked to contact
Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** A tractor trailer hit a moose on Highway 16 at McKilligan Road at 7 p.m. Jan. 10. RCMP Sgt. Rose says the driver wasn’t injured, the moose was killed and the damage to the semi was minor. *** Police are seeking information from the public about a hit and run at the Houston Christian School parking lot at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Sgt. Rose says a black 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was damaged on the drivers door. Anyone with information is asked to contact
Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** Police arrested a male Jan. 14 for breaching probation. An arrest warrant came from New Hazelton for the male who now lives in Houston. Sgt. Rose says the male is facing charges for breach. *** A vehicle hit the ditch on Highway 16 near Barrett Hat Road at 7 p.m. Jan. 14. Sgt. Rose says the driver was not injured and there was no damage to the vehicle. Police believe the crash was caused by significant fog which confused the driver about where the road was. Alcohol was not a factor. *** In seven days past,
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ate last week, the price of regular gasoline in most parts of Campbell River fell to 99.9 cents per litre. This area has been almost the last area of Canada to see gas prices fall to $1 a litre or lower. Last week in Edmonton, the price was 69 cents a litre. In Abbotsford, it was 95 cents. In most parts of the country, prices have been in the high 80s or low 90s. As world oil prices have fallen, gas prices have slowly followed suit. Diesel prices have yet to do the same — they still remain in the $1.25 range, as diesel fuel pricing involves completely different market forces. Gas prices have stayed stubbornly high in Metro Vancouver because of the TransLink tax of 17 cents per litre on fuel, and B.C. gas prices have stayed well above other provinces because of the 6.7 cent carbon tax implemented by the BC Liberal government under Gordon Campbell. These taxes are in addition to other federal and provincial taxes on gasoline, and of course the GST, which is charged on both the cost of the fuel and the various other taxes. Environment Minister Mary Polak is a staunch defender of the carbon tax and claims it has reduced the use of gasoline, diesel fuel and natural gas since it was implemented in 2008. While she is technically correct about products sold in B.C., she fails to mention that industrial capacity has been reduced since that time, with many large users of fuel such as pulp mills closing down permanently. Carbon tax figures also do not account for fuel bought in adjacent Washington state, which now sees many more B.C. residents come there regularly to fill up, due to dramatically lower prices. The cost of fuel in Bellingham on Tuesday was $1.90 (U.S) per gallon, which works out to about 60 cents per litre Canadian, at current exchange rates. Some governments are talking about raising fuel taxes in the current low-price environment. In B.C., they need to be cut, to make our economy more competitive. - Black Press
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Out of the mouths of dogs As I type this week’s column I have four precious pups sleeping at my feet. Two are my 30-pound Cockapoos, Lola and Charlie, and the other two are my friend’s dogs who each weigh at least twice that. One of them is a Labradoodle named Sierra that I dog-sit often, the fourth is a Portuguese Water Dog who has been staying with us for the last two weeks while her family is on vacation. Kahli is her name and she is, as my Papa would have called her, a furry little rascal. To be fair, the other three fit that description as well, but this one’s mischievous in a different way than I’m accustomed to. I can’t say I wasn’t warned though. “Give her these,” my friend Kari had said, handing me a bag of assorted items before leaving on her trip. “She always has
to have something hanging out of her mouth.” Kari was right about that. But her pooch’s oral fixation extended well beyond the bag of dog toys and goodies she supplied me with. In fact, Kahli grew tired of what was in that bag right away and searched high and low in her new surroundings for more interesting things to sniff, mangle and relocate to our back yard. Out there I discovered the chewedup comb, toothbrush, bottle caps, Tupperware lids, Christmas ornaments, markers, underpants and socks that she’d taken from the house. Thankfully I didn’t find any empty jars of peanut butter, boxes of cereal or bags of potato chips like those I’ve found from my dogs in years past. I certainly didn’t want her getting sick or blowing her
healthy diet, but controlling what she ate wasn’t always easy. Near the end of her stay with us she found a Barbie doll on the patio and brought it in the house. I didn’t discover her newfound plaything right away. By the time I came into the kitchen and heard the familiar clacking sound of Kahli’s teeth breaking something apart it was way too late to save it. Out of her mouth dangled “Cheerleader Barbie” and over 30 of her chewed up body parts were strewn down the hallway like a plastic crumb trail. Fortunately Kahli seemed far more interested in dismantling the figurine than ingesting it, but I worried she might swallow one of the small pieces so I immediately tried to get it away from her. Of course this was exactly what she was hoping for: a high-
speed chase. Like so many times in the past two weeks I ran around the house chasing after her, calling for her to stop. And like so many times she would pause briefly to look back at me, gleefully wagging her tail before running some more and eventually escaping out the doggy door that was almost too small for her to squeeze through. On this particular occasion I managed to get outside fast enough to see her hide her toy - previously known as my daughter’s toy - in the snow. I went to the spot she’d dropped it, plunged my hand into the fluffy white stuff and rescued Barbie’s legs. I then went about collecting the rest of her remains. With the exception of one arm, which is still missing in action, I found everything including the blonde smiling head
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The average value of homes in Houston is staying the same, despite the HFP closure. What gives Houston homes their value?
Ted and Leslie Metz Retired “We just moved here because the cost of living in Kitimat has become very high and it was too expensive to live there. We wanted to stay close to Kitimat. We like small communities and the prices of homes here is good.”
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“People are moving “Well homes here are here from all over and much cheaper than I think it’s because ‘the Smithers and other areas welcome is warm and and it’s not as busy here. the wilderness beckons.” It’s close to other towns for shopping and there are quite a few things to do here. We’ve got a curling rink, bowling alley, pool and theatre.”
Bunny Timms Retired “The homes here cost so much less than Smithers or Prince George. People buy homes here even if they haven’t lived here before because it’s so much cheaper than the surrounding areas.”
LNG plans continue despite oil slump The shakeout of liquefied natural gas proposals for B.C. continues, with ExxonMobil’s largescale project for Prince Rupert moving ahead and smaller projects changing or withdrawing plans. ExxonMobil and its Canadian subsidiary Imperial Oil have filed a detailed description with B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office, planning for a city-
owned site on Tuck Inlet north of Prince Rupert Harbour. One of the larger of 18 B.C. proposals, West Coast Canada LNG (WCC LNG) proposes up to five floating barges for LNG loading with onshore support facilities, and an estimated capital cost of $15-25 billion. WCC LNG plans to start construction by 2017 and be in service by 2024. WCC LNG sorted
through a half dozen sites in the Kitimat and Prince Rupert area, where the larger of B.C.’s 18 current LNG export proposals are also claiming sites. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman says 2015 is when the LNG industry begins to take shape, despite a slump in oil prices and rising competition from U.S. and other gas producers. “New drilling
activity in our upstream sector demonstrates investors remain confident in B.C.’s long-term natural gas potential,” Coleman said in a New Year commentary released last week. “One of our province’s largest Crown land sales in history occurred near the end of 2014, with industry contributing more than $209 million for exploration right alone.”
Proponents of Aurora LNG Grassy Point near Prince Rupert withdrew that application to start the year, focusing on another site at Digby Island. Also withdrawn is the Farrell Creek raw gas processing plant north of Hudson’s Hope, a project taken over by Chinese-owned Progress Energy. Progress is a partner with PETRONAS in Pacific Northwest
LNG at Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, with its investment decision postponed indefinitely late last year amid changing global energy supply and demand. Woodfibre LNG near Squamish is another small-scale project moving ahead, with its application for B.C. environmental assessment accepted at the end of 2014. The public comment period
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher closed for another large-scale proposal, the Shell-led LNG Canada proposal for Kitimat.
B.C. prison crowding probed by auditor By Tom Fletcher Black Press
B.C. provincial prisons remain overcrowded despite a decline in custodial sentences in recent years, and “safety and security incidents” have increased substantially, a report from B.C.’s Auditor General has found. About half of cells designed for one inmate are doublebunked in the B.C. system, and Auditor General Carol Bellringer concludes that is a contributing factor in maintaining safety in B.C.’s nine
facilities for adult inmates. Another factor in crowding is that about half of the roughly 2,500 inmates in the B.C. system on an average day are awaiting trial or sentencing. Safety and security incident reports have been on the rise in most facilities in recent years, with the highest rate of nearly 1,200 a year at Fraser Regional Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge. Nanaimo and Prince George both recorded nearly 800 incidents a year by 2012, with lower rates at Vancouver Island,
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Kamloops. The auditor’s report says one reason for the increase is that incidents are being reported and tracked on a more systematic basis. Bellringer also notes that there isn’t a clear definition of what
and B.C. Corrections doesn’t have a target of what constitutes an acceptable level. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said conditions in B.C. prisons are improving thanks to a $185 million construc-
tion program, including an addition to Surrey Pretrial, a new women’s wing at Prince George and expansion of Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. A new 300-cell Okanagan adult custody facility at Oliver is under construction, and expected to open in 2016. Anton said that extra space will alleviate the space shortage at other facilities, but it remains to be seen if the new prison will allow the removal of tent-like temporary structures that have housed low-risk inmates at Kamloops
and Fraser in recent years. The audit also questioned the availability and effectiveness of rehabilitation programs offered in B.C. prisons. The audit found that only one program, violence prevention, was evaluated and shown to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. The five core programs operated in B.C. provincial prisons are: • Respectful relationships, to help inmates understand and eliminate abusive behaviours • Substance abuse management, to re-
duce relapse and develop healthier lifestyles • Violence prevention, designed to reduce aggressive behaviour • Emotional management for women • Relationship skills for women Correctional centres also offer life skills, vocational, literacy and school extension programs. All programs are voluntary, and with an average sentenced stay of 71 days, some inmates aren’t in custody long enough to complete studies even if they want to.
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Kids grow in confidence through cross country Jack Rabbits By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
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ack Rabbits has nine specially trained coaches helping young Houston skiers develop their skills. With 30 kids between ages three and 12, Jack Rabbits trains cross country skiers at all different levels. Children under five learn basic skiing skills in Bunny Rabbits, and older kids develop their skiing in Jack Rabbits levels one to three. Kids can also learn competitive skiing in Track Attack. Meeting every Sunday afternoon for ten weeks, kids enjoy a fun atmosphere doing warm ups, drills, active play, analyzing techniques, learning ski care and racing. The sessions wrap up with hot chocolate, cookies and crazy carpets, said Jack Rabbits Coordinator Jaime Yeomans. The program also runs Snow Goal, where kids get prizes for going skiing five times. The program teaches kids coordination and balance as they develop their cross country skills.
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take kids in minus 20 and they’ll be warm,” Yeomans said. Yeomans stepped up as program coordinator last year because she “absolutely [loves] skiing” and wants to keep the program going to give kids exposure to the sport. She also really enjoys the Houston trails and what the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club has to offer. “We’ve got everything people could need,” she said. “We’ve got beautiful scenery… a great ski library [of equipment] for members, and we’ve got trails for all different abilities.” To her, the Houston trails are a hidden treasure in the Bulkley Valley, she said. For more information on the ski club and trails or about Jack Rabbits, go to www. xcskimoricemtn.com.
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“They also learn confidence with being able to tackle the slopes,” Yeomans said. The club kicked off their cross country skiing lessons January 11, and will go until March 15. Parents and families of the Jack Rabbits can use the ski trails while their kids do lessons. This month, the club added kiddie shuttles to their ski library for parents with babies and kids under five. Parents Logo filebuckle their young kids into the small covered shuttle and wrap straps from the shuttle around their waist so they can pull their kids behind them while they ski. “It shelters the child too, so you can
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Stacey Lee and Esther Larsen sweep their rock hard to knock their opponent out of the circle.
The Houston Curling Club hosted a ladies and mens bonspiel last Friday and Saturday. Eight teams from Houston, Smithers and Burns Lake competed. Above are Adrian Meeuwissen and Marlee Johnson sweep the rock towards the centre.
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Brendan Hodge, Hodge Contracting, patches the floors at the Houston Shopping Centre last Wednesday. Hodge says they are replacing the cracked and broken tiling which is a tripping hazard to people. The brown tiling is no longer available, so Hodge says they matched the tiling to the patterned floor by the back mall entrance. Jackie Lieuwen/ Houston Today
Skiers, snowmobilers urged to help protect caribou By Alicia Bridges Black Press
Backcountry skiers and snowmobilers are being urged to take care not to disrupt
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habitats, forcing them into steeper terrain where foraging is less efficient and avalanche hazards are higher. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations today called on people taking part in winter recreation to abide by a voluntary agreement made in 2003 not to use certain backcountry areas. The agreement, created by the provincial government, is supported by 15 local stakeholder groups including snowmobile clubs, naturalists and hunters. A spokesperson at the Ministry said today’s request was a seasonal reminder and was not prompted by a specific incident. The Ministry also offered some advice for snowmobilers and skiers who encounter the animals. It said not to
approach them and to turn off all snowmobile engines to give them a chance to move away. People should leave the area as soon as possible and avoid riding within sight of the caribou. It is estimated less than 20 animals remain in the Telkwa caribou herd, which the provincial government is working to recover. Information about the whereabouts of collared caribou, which can be used to plan trips to avoid them, can be found online at the Telkwa Caribou Recovery Facebook page. For information on snowmobiling regulations, visit http:// ww.snowmobile.gov. bc.ca or contact a local Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office, snowmobile club or FrontCounter BC office.
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Club members Eva, Ryder and Greg stand by a CAT machine that was used to repair and smooth damaged ski trails last summer. Ski Club President Greg Yeomans says the machine time was donated by Canfor. By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
The Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club is upgrading cabins and fixing trails to extend the future skiing season. Funded by a whole variety of grants, the $90,000 project will open the popular Golden Bow trail, insulate and upgrade the Day Lodge and Alpine Cabin and expand the dog trails. Ski Club President Greg Yeomans says they will also smooth trails damaged by 4x4s and water runoff and improve water drainage on several trails. “That will allow us to get on the trails sooner and actually ski longer, so actually extend the skiing season,” Yeomans said. Insulating the Day Lodge will allow them the host events and races at the Houston trails, which Yeomans says they haven’t been able to do for many years. “And if you host an event, suddenly all these hotels and businesses [in Houston] start having benefits as well,” he said.
Yeomans says the Alpine Cabin is a big asset to the club and could attract a new clientele of skiers into Houston. “None of the other ski trails have a cabin on the alpine level,” Yeomans said, adding that some people “pay good money to backcountry ski.” “It has the potential to draw skiers from outside and bring more business to the community,” he said, adding that with these upgrades they want to get word out about the Houston trails because many people don’t know about them. The club is also repairing several bridges, one on Trespass Trail and one on Golden Bow. Closed for several years, Golden Bow is a trail which “everybody speaks so fondly of,” and now they can reopen it for the next skiing season. They also want to expand the two kilometre network of dog trails, which is well-used by members. Grants from a variety of organizations are
funding the project, including a $30,000 from Northern Development Initiative Trust. Joel McKay, Director of Communications with NDI, says they gave the grant for this project partly because of its value to the community. “ I m p rove m e n t s at the club will help attract more tourists to the region and improve the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako’s and Houston’s livability, which helps to diversify the local economy,” he said. It’s also because of the community support, which Yeomans says is “just incredible.” “It seems whenever there’s something for the community to help with, they always do,” he said. “It makes you feel really good to be part of this community.” The Bulkley Valley Credit Union gave $10,000 towards the project, and Canfor is giving $4,500 in supplies and machine time. D u n g a t e Community Forests gave $2,500 and Sullivan Motor
Products gave $500. Pro-Tech Forest Resources from Telkwa is also donating $1,684 in machine time. They’re also using $1,500 from a Canada Gaming Grant for the bunny trails.
Yeomans says they are applying for other grants and are talking to other companies to raise more towards to the project. They still need to raise $16,000 to receive the complete $30,000 from NDI.
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Have you ever had a moment of inspiration? A time when you thought of something new, something you had never really thought about before? Thomas Edison had many such moments. We are still benefiting from his inspiring inventions to this day. One is the incandescent light bulb. More recently, the Ford Motor Company referred to the light bulb in their ads some years ago, when they showed the light bulb coming on with the caption underneath, “Ford has a better idea”. I believe inspiration is one of the special qualities of mankind, which God put into us when he created us in his image. Sometimes we think we are so smart when we think of something new, but the ability to be inspired, to be creative, comes from God, our Creator, the author of inspiration. When God breathed life into the first man Adam he breathed creativity into him. God also breathed life into his written word, the Bible. He used prophets and apostles filled with his Holy Spirit to write down exactly what he wanted them to write. “Above all, you must realize that no prophecy of scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding or from human initiative. No, these prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.” 2 Peter 1:20,21 NLT This is why many people can testify to the power of God’s word in changing their lives. (Hebrews 4:12) One such man, Mark Gabriel, in his book “Jesus and Muhammad”, writes of the amazing power of the written word of God, the Bible, in introducing him to Jesus and setting him free from personal bondage and releasing him to have an intimate personal relationship with God. When is the last time you read the Bible? It has the power to change our lives, to give us inspiration and purpose for life as no other book can. Pick it up, dust it off, if you need to, and start reading; God will breathe new life into everyone who reads and heeds its message. (Psalm 119:11; Isaiah 55:11; Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 1:3) When rebuking satan, Jesus said “No! The scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 NLT “All scripture is God breathed* and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 NIV (*translated “inspired by God” in NLT) Submitted by Ken Penner
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Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck flats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info. Seniors Bingo is every Tuesday at 7:00pm at Cottonwood Manor. Entry is $1. Come out & enjoy a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes! Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet every Wed. morning from 9:3011:00 at the Houston Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Childcare is provided. For more info call Margaret: 8452348, Darlene 845-7438, Evelyn 696-3229. The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: Blue 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting. Green serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11:00 -12:00 and 12:00 -1:00 on Wed.
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Minister defends regulation to stop oil flowing in LNG pipelines By Alicia Bridges Black Press
Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman has defended a new regulation which prohibits the conversion of LNG pipelines for transporting oil amid claims it could be easily reversed unless it is legislated. The B.C. government today enforced a new regulation forbidding companies from converting natural gas infrastructure to transport oil or diluted bitumen. The new measure, established under the Oil and Gas Activities Act, prohibits the BC Oil and Gas Commission from approving LNG pipeline conversions.
Six proposed pipelines will be subject to the regulation, including Spectra’s Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project and TransCanada’s Prince Rupert Gas Transmission and Coastal GasLink pipelines.
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It will also apply to the Pacific Trail Pipelines, Pacific Northern Gas Looping and Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre Gas projects. The regulation
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meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall. Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 11:00am.
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be a violation of the Oil and Gas Activities Act, and enforcement actions would follow,” he said. The announcement came with the endorsement of Moricetown Band chief Barry Nikal, who said it helped
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allay the community’s environmental concerns. “This regulation provides our community with peace of mind so that we can focus on discussing the benefits that natural gas will bring without worry that oil will flow through the pipelines,” he said. But Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, who introduced a private member’s bill restricting LNG pipeline conversions in the legislature last November, said the regulation was too easy to reverse. He said Minister Coleman specifically said restrictions on pipeline conversions would be introduced as legislation at a public forum in Moricetown last April. “In April of 2014 I witnessed Minister Coleman at a public forum in Moricetown saying that they would deal with this topic through legislation,” Donaldson said. “Lo and behold, instead of legislation, when it came down to it they introduced a regulation to prohibit the transmission of diluted bitumen in natural gas pipelines. “The reason that’s not good enough is that regulation can be created or destroyed behind closed doors at the whim of the cabinet and at the signature of a cabinet minister.” Donaldson said
the government last year used the regulation process to make some natural gas projects exempt from environmental assessment, a move that Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief John Ridsdale (Na’moks) has said damaged trust with First Nations. The MLA plans to reintroduce the legislation as a private member’s bill when the legislature meets in February. “I think that’s the type of certainty people are looking for and it’s certainly the certainty the Wet’suwet’en are looking for,” he said. “I just don’t understand why Minister Coleman and the B.C. Liberals are so fearful of introducing legislation.” Ridsdale, who could not be reached for comment today, has been outspoken about his belief the prohibition should be legislated. “We accept legislation, but we don’t accept regulation because it is too easy to change,” he told The Interior News in November last year. But Coleman said regulations required the same government review and approval as legislative amendments. “Although the process of developing or amending statutes is more time intensive, both types of legislative change require full government approval to implement,” he said. He said regulations created legal certainty for First Nations and industry, and that they could be enacted quickly to make new pipelines subject to the prohibition. “If there are new, additional pipelines proposed for LNG projects, they can be added to the regulation,” he said. “A statute would take a longer time to introduce and debate, and it would be difficult to add pipelines over time as they are proposed for development.”
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MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT Castlegar Operation Interfor Corporation (Interfor) is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual production capacity of 2.6 billion board feet and offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com. A great career opportunity for a Maintenance Superintendent located at our Castlegar, BC location. This person will be responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum productivity, quality, and safety. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field is preferred • 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role ideally in a Superintendent capacity • Trade qualification as an Electrician or Millwright is an asset • Project management experience is an asset To express interest in this opportunity, please apply online at www.interfor.com/careers We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
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FOR LOG HAULING SERVICES Tolko Industries Ltd. is a private, Canadian-owned forest products company based in Vernon, BC which manufactures and markets forest products to world Since its beginnings in 1956, Tolko has grown from a small sawmill to become a company diversified by geography and products, with over 3,000 employees in operations across Western Canada. Tolko’s manufacturing operations produce lumber, unbleached speciality kraft papers, panel products, co-products, biomass power and a number of specialty wood products. For more information, please visit our website at www.tolko.com. Tolko is interested in seeking individual proposals for a non-replaceable Log Hauling Contract with an annual volume of up to 300,000 tonnes. The work will be based out of Vernon, BC with the majority of the work taking place within the Southern Interior of BC. Prior to obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package, contractors must provide a prospectus with the following information: 1. Company name and contact information, including a phone number and an email address. 2. Brief description of your company and services offered. 3. Previous work history with dates that would pertain to this RFP. Once we have received your prospectus, a package will be sent to you with instructions on how to submit a complete proposal. Tolko reserves the right to reject in whole or in part, any or all proposals for any reason. Completed proposals must be submitted by 5:00pm (PST) on Friday, January 30th. Until a formal purchase order or other contractual document is finalized, signed and accepted by Tolko, Tolko does not intend to create any contractual relationship (either express or implied) with any entity submitting a proposal or other response to the Tolko request for quotation. As a result, those who submit a proposal are free to modify or withdraw their proposal as they deem appropriate. The successful recipient will be considered an independent contractor. Company Prospectus and Contractor Proposal(s) can be faxed or emailed to: Attn: Travis Kiel Fax: 250 547 1274 Email: travis.kiel@tolko.com All proposals will be kept confidential.
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DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com
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LOCATION: OUTREACH PROGRAM (Lake Kathlyn, Moricetown, Telkwa) DUTIES: • Creates, plans and implements programs and activities for parent and child participation in the Strong Start Program • Understands and has a commitment to quality early learning • Engages in reflective instructional practice to enhance early learning QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Completion of a diploma in Early Childhood Education • Current BC Licence to practice • Minimum of two years current experience in early learning and childcare • Valid Child Safe First Aid Certificate • Valid Class 5 – BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record POSTING CLOSING DATE: Friday, January 30, 2015 (3:00pm) START DATE: February 10, 2015 ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED. Please send resumes in confidence to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill, Human Resources Administrator Email: bobbie.kingsmill@sd54.bc.ca Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone 250-877-6831
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DWB Consulting Services Ltd. (DWB) is an integrated British Columbia consulting firm that specializes in offering clients a variety of forestry, environmental and engineering services.
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37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca
Job Posting – Sustainability Assistant The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants for the position of Sustainability Assistant within the Environmental Services Department. The position is permanent, full-time, and situated in Burns Lake, BC. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is a non-union organization. Responsibilities of the Sustainability Assistant include: • Overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of waste reduction initiatives; • Development and implementation of public education programs; • Assisting in the development, implementation and reporting on the RDBN’s Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan and other sustainability initiatives as required; • Contract administration and report preparation; • Maintaining and developing databases, clerical work; and • Overseeing the RDBN’s invasive plant program. The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and be willing to be challenged. Although this position is an essential part of a team, it will be important for the successful applicant to work independently and take on a high level of responsibility for assigned tasks. The position offers a competitive salary range and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants for the Sustainability Assistant position should possess the following: • Education and training related to community sustainability issues, waste reduction initiatives and policies including extended producer responsibility programs and a minimum of two years job related experience; • General knowledge of local government operations, authority and jurisdiction as well as environmental legislation and sustainability programs of senior government; • Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration; • Superior ability to communicate, both orally and in writing; • Proficient in the use of computers, desktop software, spreadsheets; • Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills; • Good time management and priority assessment as well as good organizational skills; • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, complete assignments in an effective manner; • Ability to maintain effective relationships with public, staff, officials and outside agencies; • Experience or knowledge surrounding invasive plant management would be an asset; • A valid BC Driver’s Licence must be maintained. Applications for the Sustainability Assistant position will be accepted by fax (250-692-3305), e-mail (inquiries@rdbn. bc.ca) or at 37-3rd Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 until 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2015 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.
DWB offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and livingout-allowance. Please submit Cover Letter and Resume (with notified references), by email to: Youenn Wilson, RPF, Operations Manager DWB Consulting Services Ltd. E-Mail: ywilson@dwbconsulting.ca Website: www.dwbconsulting.ca Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. DWB would like to thank you in advance for submitting a resume, however only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Houston Today 250-845-2890 CFDC Nadina requires a Receptionist/Office Assistant for its Houston Office. This position is full time. Starting date is March 1, 2015
Closing date: January 30, 2015, 12:00 noon. The successful candidate will have: • Excellent people skills • Excellent organizational skills • Excellent computer skills with MS Office • The ability to maintain confidentiality • Working knowledge of website and Facebook maintenance A partial list of duties includes: • Being the first line of greeting for clients • Preparing documents for staff and clients • Making appointments for staff • Using a custom database • Scheduling meetings • Minute taking for board meetings • Scheduling video conferences • Set up training room • Clerical support for staff • Tracking statistics, submitting reports • And more… Please visit our website www.cfnadina.ca for more information and a detailed job description. Please submit your resume marked “CONFIDENTIAL: ADMIN” by Noon on Friday January 30, 2015 to: Jerry Botti, CFDC Nadina PO Box 236, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 You may drop of a resume in person at: 2430 Butler Ave, Suite A, Houston BC or submit by email to jbotti@cfnadina.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Misc. for Sale
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Misc. Wanted
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Help Wanted
Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local
Transportation
Help Wanted
Bulkley Valley Home Centre Houston has an immediate opening for a yard supervisor. Duties involve maintaining day-to-day yard operations including shipping and receiving, customer service and material loading and delivery. Must be familiar with building materials and enjoy working with the public. Must also be capable of learning our computer system. BeneÀt plan available. Wage related to experience. Please fax or email resume and cover letter to 250-846-7608 or darrin@bvhome.ca.
Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.
For Sale By Owner
NEW LIS TING!
PRIVATE SALE - BY OWNER - GREAT INVESTMENT!! LARGE 3 Bedroom Home with Garage & Workshop
th Ave, 4951 - 4th Smithers
BONUSMORTGAGE HELPER!!
Trucks & Vans 2010 CHEV Silverado 85,700 Kms, 6.0 Liter Vortec - 6 speed automatic, tow package - brake controller, A/C, power windows/locks, Tonneau package, security system/Onstar, extending heated mirrors, all vinyl floor - no carpet. Asking $27,000 OBO 250-691-1641
Yard Supervisor
Fight Back.
For Sale By Owner
Newly finished large 2 bedroom suite with separate entrance. All appliances included. Basement suite (900 sq.ft.) Large landscaped lot, garden area, patios. 2 minute walk to Smithers Golf & Country Club. Very safe neighbourhood. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Ryan 250-877-0657 or Terry 778-210-1703 email: rwmadley@gmail.com
Rooms for Rent
Rooms for Rent
FRAME THE VIEW! • Panoramic mountain and valley views from this well kept 4 bedroom home on just over 5 acres and minutes from town! • Floor to ceiling windows in the living/dining room. • Garden doors off the master to a sundeck with a hot tub. • Recent updates include new countertops in the kitchen and tile backsplash as well as in the bathrooms, laminate floors, exterior painted, deck re-done & water filtration system. Covered deck off the kitchen. • Craft/hobby room on the main with a sink and lots of cupboards and its own entrance. Family room and 2 bdrms in the above ground basement, nice sized boot room. Covered basement entry and attached/ workshop/ tool storage. Beautifully landscaped with fenced/raised garden beds.
274,900
$
FOR RENT
Mountain View Motel Monthly & Weekly
Bachelor & 1Bedroom Suites (Furnished Or Unfurn.) Incl. All Util. Cable, Internet & Phone (Resp. Peop, .N/P, N/S) Ref. Req. E-Mail - terrymadley112@Outlook.com Call Terry 778-210-1703 Or 250-847-9009
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
NESTLED IN A WARM, FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD! • • • • • •
Split level home on just under half an acre with awesome mountain views. Spacious country kitchen with oak cabinets, new countertops and flooring. Patio doors onto a new sundeck from eating area. Vaulted ceilings and sky-lites in the living room. 4 bedrooms, family room with built-it shelving, huge laundry room. High efficiency furnace, some new windows and doors, fresh paint and some new flooring. • No neighbours behind, storage shed, fire pit, lots of trees and privacy in your park like backyard. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, window coverings included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147!
179,900
$
Re: The Estate of EUGENE LUND, deceased, formerly of 2275 Poutlon Ave., Houston, BC. THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!
Tahtsa Timber Ltd. is looking for
CONTRACT TRUCKS, LONG LOGGERS AND SHORT LOGGERS for the Houston and Burns Lake area.
Contact Stephen Burkholder at stephen@tahtsa.ca
Pets & Livestock
PETE
Feed & Hay
CONTRACTING LTD.
5th Street, Houston Industrial Site, Houston
GRAIN SCREENING PELLETS
Delivery available to Williams Lake.
Houston
Call 250.567.8780
Merchandise for Sale
RECEPTIONIST/
OFFICE ASSISTANT Required with good computer skills. Must have some bookkeeping experience. Knowledge of recreational, lawn & garden, and power equipment would be an asset.
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
11th Annual
NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of EUGENE LUND, Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Chau Ly, PO Box 1276, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 on or before the 14th day of February 2015, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Chau Ly, Executor
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
2012 POLARIS 800 PRO RMK Reverse • 163” Track • Black Engine bottom end HD Bumper Cable ice scratchers Rear Tool Bag Billeted Rear Idlers
780000 FIRM
$
Apply in person, with resumé.
Robert Coming Events Burns Coming Events Dinner
Coming Events
FINE ADDRESS TO COME HOME TO! • 4 bedroom home on a cul-de-sac close to schools. • Gorgeous updated kitchen features new cabinets, countertops, flooring and trim. Island in kitchen with an eating bar. • Patio doors off kitchen to sundeck in private fenced backyard. • Another deck with a hot tub as well. • Laminate floors in kitchen, living room and hallway. • Fridge,stove, dishwasher, microwave, window coverings & hot tub included. • Newer Energy Star N/Gas Furnace.
145,900
Phone: 250-845-3255
with a World of Experience®
th 2815 -- 5 5th Street, Houston Houston Industrial Industrial Site, Site, Houston, Houston, B.C. B.C. 2815 Street,
Coming Events
Coming Events
11TH ANNUAL
Saturday, January 31st, 2015 at the Houston Senior Centre
Houston Senior
85,000
$
The Hometown Experts
Robert Burns Dinner
at the
• Well kept, older home with extensive renovations on a huge lot within walking distance of all the amenities. • Spacious living room with patio doors to a concrete patio. • Large foyer and country kitchen! Detached garage, wired and insulated with concrete floor. 3 sheds, fenced yard, concrete walk ways. • All appliances included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.
$
HOURS: Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pete Bodnar Contracting North Star Performance 2815 - 5th Street: (250-845-2498)
LOOKING TOWARDS RETIREMENT OR SIMPLY WANT A MORE COMPACT HOME?
Lia Long 250-845-1147
Re/Max Houston
2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net Locally owned and operated
Dinner, Live Entertainment, Poetry & Doorprize
Call 250-845-7325
Tickets available at First Choice Fashions • Cost: $30.00/ticket
www.remaxhouston.ca
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