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Regional District to change budgeting process By Flavio Nienow Black Press
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April is cancer awareness month. Houston’s Grace Hodge was honoured with a 30-year service award from the Canadian Cancer Society. L-R in the photo are Shiela Keller, Sue Jones, Grace Hodge, and Dolores and Mary Robinson. The Houston branch of the cancer society is organizing a fundraising Italian spaghetti night June 1. There will be vegan and glutenfree options, dessert by donation and free dessert for people in yellow shirts. There will also be a silent auction. FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
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he labour situation in B.C. is showing increased signs of strain, even before a long-promised boom in heavy construction gets set to ramp up this summer. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announced last week that B.C. is suspending its “provincial nomination” program for 90 days. This program allows the province to recommend people for federal immigration, based on skills in demand in B.C. The B.C. provincial nomination program saw its number of applications triple to 1,200 for the month of December, as the federal government cracked down on the temporary foreign worker program. Thousands of temporary foreign workers who have hit the four-year deadline are being sent home, with many of them turning to the provincial nomination track. Bond has been pleading with Ottawa to raise B.C.’s annual provincial nomination quota from 5,000 to 7,000 or more. The three-month pause is so her ministry can add staff and speed up processing time. Backlogged applicants will still be considered, and exemptions for health care workers and a northeast pilot program are being maintained. Even with the current slump in energy prices and before anticipated pipeline and liquefied natural gas projects start, the labour shortage in the northeast is near crisis. The last time I was in Dawson Creek, radio ads were offering signing bonuses for qualified truck drivers. In Fort St. John, grocery and hardware retailers have come to depend on foreign workers to keep going. While supposedly educated young people work parttime and refuse to leave the comforts of southern city life, this is the reality up north, and it’s only going to get worse. This summer, work is scheduled to start on the Site C dam on the Peace River, the most costly construction project in B.C. history. And a union vs. non-union battle reminiscent of the old Expo 86 labour wars is underway. The B.C. and Yukon Building Trades (BCYT) are demanding a project agreement that requires all workers on Site C to be paid their rates, and are warning of chaos on the huge project if they don’t get their way. BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald told me that’s not all they want. They are also seeking quotas for members of their unions on a project that will be a small city of 1,700 people at peak construction. BCYT executive director Tom Sigurdson says that while all sides acknowledge the need for foreign workers for Site C, he wants to control that too, working with their affiliated unions in the United States. There will be non-union construction firms, some of them owned by aboriginal communities in the north. There will be contractors affiliated with the Christian Labour Association of Canada. The BCYT hopes to set wages and conditions for them all, and influence Ottawa’s temporary foreign worker program to boot. McDonald and Premier Christy Clark have politely told them to pound sand. Their formula would add millions in costs to the project, driving up BC Hydro rates even more than they are already rising. BC Hydro has already done dam upgrade projects using a “managed open site” model and it’s not inclined to return to the era of W.A.C. Bennett as Sigurdson demands. Sigurdson makes a valid point that when two concrete masons compare paycheques on the Site C project and one sees he’s making $5 an hour less, he won’t be happy. He will want the higher rate, and the BCYT is taking BC Hydro to court to ensure they can recruit new members on the site. It looks like a hot summer ahead. Tom Fletcher, Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Lost dog, broken hearts By Lori Welbourne On a brighter note
Five and a half years ago my family and I brought home brother and sister Cockapoo puppies. The male was blonde, like our son, and the female was honey, like our daughter. We named them Charlie and Lola, names the kids almost got instead of Sam and Daisy. On March 23, I lost sight of our pets in Glenrosa. I was hiking with them in the woods like I’ve done hundreds of times when the energetic pair heard a noise and whipped up the hill. My friend and I whistled and called their names, expecting them to circle back like they typically do, but they kept on racing. We followed the trail, anticipating they’d reappear, but they didn’t. Sticking to the route, we finished the hike and headed
the two blocks to my house imagining they had found their way home like in the past. Lola was there, but Charlie was not. After getting my kids to listen for Charlie, I ventured back into the woods with no success. My husband left work early and we went with Sam and Daisy and my best friend, Kari, to continue the search. We found nothing. I called the SPCA, Dog Control, all the veterinary clinics and put ads on media sites and Facebook. Hundreds of people shared the post to spread the word. As hours ticked by, we started to panic. What if he’d gone the wrong way and was hopelessly lost in the forest? What if a wild animal had attacked him? We cried ourselves to sleep that night, worried sick over our furry boy. As soon as
it was light enough in the morning we took Lola and continued our search, laying out worn pieces of clothing and blankets that carried our scent along with bowls of water in the trails where I lost him. Over the next several days we put up hundreds of flyers and shed countless tears as we searched for Charlie who is tagged, tattooed and neutered. And then a young lady said she saw him four blocks from our house on McIver and McRae Road Wednesday afternoon. She hadn’t realized he was lost so she didn’t try to coax him over. “Wish I’d seen this post then,” she wrote on Facebook Thursday night. A little boy also said he saw a small white dog that looked like Charlie running down McIver. When I asked him when that was he said “tomorrow.” I think he meant
yesterday. We continued to search the woods and streets, as did many of the helpful people in our neighbourhood and beyond. But now, a whole week later, we still haven’t a clue as to what happened to our precious pup, and the hollow feeling of distress is all consuming. As each day passes, helplessness grows. We did everything recommended and more. All we can do now is look a few times a day, keep the word out and hope he’s alive. Our family has been struggling emotionally, but my extreme feelings of guilt have been overwhelming. Why did I let our dogs off leash? Why didn’t I have a pet tracker devise on them? The answer to the first question is that unless a dog needs to be contained, most
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people let their pets run gleefully free in the woods while walking behind them. Charlie and Lola were at their happiest doing just that. The answer to the second is that I’d never heard of such a thing until recently. I’ll certainly be ordering a pet tracker devise now. Sam and Daisy are only 14 and 11-yearsold, far younger than I was when I first experienced significant loss. I suppose they’re learning what we all experience in life – that grief won’t kill us and it is safe to feel sad. If we never see Charlie again, our sorrow and heartache will eventually transition to all the amazing and loving memories we have of him. But if we’re lucky enough to find our pup alive and well, we will be elated and grateful beyond words. Come home, Charlie. Please come home.
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“I like being out and around. I like how spring is a transformation. You see the grass becoming green and the beauty that this country has to offer. You never really appreciate it like you do in spring.”
“I like playing in the mud and rolling around, but Mommy gets mad at me for getting dirty.”
“I like walking around, kicking my soccer ball around. I like that it’s not cold. This time of month is the best because in summer my allergies kick in.”
“I like walking around outside. I like that it’s warming up and more welcoming outside and the leaves start to grow.”
Crowded feeders a health risk for songbirds By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Backyard bird enthusiasts should regularly clean their bird feeders and bird baths at this time of year, as migratory songbirds return from their winter retreats. Species such as pine siskins, redpolls and grosbeaks congregate in large flocks in spring, and their close contact at a time of weather stress and nutrition shortage can pass diseases from bird to bird, says a bulletin from the B.C. forests ministry. Cleaning feeders every two weeks
and changing water in bird baths every few days can reduce the spread of avian pox virus, avian conjunctivitis and salmonella bacteria among birds. Using metal or plastic feeders rather than wood, and spreading out multiple small feeders that only allow one or two birds at a time also reduces the risk of disease transmission. W i l d l i f e biologists say these bird diseases can also spread to people handling infected birds or contaminated materials. Placing bird feeders over a concrete surface
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allows easier cleanup of litter underneath, which can also prevent spread of infection. If you see one or two sick birds in your area, biologists advise clearing and scrubbing the feeder. If there are more than three diseased birds, take your feeder down for a week or two to encourage birds to disperse. Here are some common signs to look for: • Birds with avian conjunctivitis have red, swollen, watery or crusted eyes. Infection can be spread by feeders with small openings
that birds touch with the sides of their heads. Infected birds may have trouble feeding and remain on the ground near the feeder. • Birds with s a l m o n e l l a bacterium may be found dead or appear tame, sitting quietly for hours or days, often with their feathers fluffed up. Salmonella can easily spread to pets or humans, and so strict hygiene should be enforced in these situations. • Birds with avian pox virus may have warty lesions on the unfeathered parts of their head, legs or feet.
Liquor price changes small so far By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Some producers are raising prices slightly and others are offering short-term discounts as B.C.’s new liquor price wholesale model took effect Wednesday. Pre-tax retail price changes at B. C. government stores show little change for the the most popular brands of beer, hard
liquor and other alcoholic beverages. Government store shoppers will see lower prices on the shelves, because as of April 1, government stores add provincial and federal sales tax at the cash register. Of the top 10 brands of spirits, a 750 ml bottle of Crown Royal whiskey retails for $23.49, a two-cent increase, plus taxes. For the larger bottle
of Crown Royal, government stores are reducing the price by $1.98 for the month of April. A six-pack of Lonetree cider goes up 90 cents to $9.59 as a discount price for March ends. For larger cans of imported Strongbow cider, an April sale price is reduced $1.14 to $17.99. For beer, a dozen Sleeman Honey
Brown Lager increases six cents to $20.49. For private retailers, Save-onFoods store in Surrey was the first to take advantage of new regulations allowing sale of B.C. wines directly from grocery shelves. Supermarkets now have the option of including a liquor store with separate checkout for alcohol purchases. The government
store retail price used to be the benchmark for B.C. sales, with discounts off that price to private liquor stores, agency and B.C. wine stores. Now all retailers pay the same wholesale price to the Liquor Distribution Branch, which retains its wholesale monopoly. The LDB wholesale markup is now 124 per cent of the supplier price for hard
liquor, 73 per cent for coolers and ciders, 89 per cent for wine and a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says the system is designed to create a level playing field for retailers, while maintaining the government’s revenue of $1 billion a year from the wholesale
markup. Many government liquor stores have added refrigerators and Sunday opening hours, to make up for the loss of their wholesale discount compared to what private stores were paying. Of 196 government liquor stores, 169 have extended their operating hours, and 153 are to be open on Good Friday.
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Reverend Worley has worked for the U.S. army By Jackie Lieuwen
advised him to go into ministry, but Worley says he avoided it at first because of the responsibility. “It was a long process,” he said.
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Reverend Jacob Worley used to work for the U.S. Department of Defence at the White Sands Missile Range. As a biology and zoology graduate from Western New Mexico University, Worley did environmental assessments for the army. He studied the impact of missile testing on wildlife and endangered species. In 2001, he switched gears and went into ministry. “God called me,” he said, when asked why. Rev. Worley is now the priest for the Anglican churches in Houston, Smithers and Quick. There are 15 regular parishioners at the Houston Anglican Church of St. Clement beside the Community Hall. Rev. Worley lives in Smithers with his wife Kelly and three of his five children Alethea, 10, Elias, 14 and Asher, 17. The two oldest, Rebekah, 21, and Ezra, 23, live in New Mexico where Worley pastored 2005 to 2013. Worley was born in Alabama and moved to Gallop, New Mexico, when he was five years old. After high school, he got a degree in zoology and biology at Western New Mexico University. He met and married his wife Kelly in 1989. After university, he ran an environmental consultant business for six years, which included work for the Department of Defence. Then he went to seminary. Several bishops and other people
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Reverend Jacob Worley is pastor of the Houston St. Clement Church by the Community Hall. He also pastors the Anglican church in Smithers and Quick. Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today
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In 2004, Worley finished his Masters in Divinity and became a deacon, or “bus boy,” serving a church in Michigan. He was ordained a priest in 2005 and became an associate youth pastor and an interim pastor at a church in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He started a new church in a different part of the city in 2007. In 2013, he and his family moved to Fort St. John, where Worley served as an interim pastor for six months while a church waited for a new pastor to come. Last year, his family moved to Ireland where he was priest over five churches. “The Anglican church is a community world-wide… we had an opportunity to go there for a while, so we just took them up on it,” Worley said. “It was quite a culture shock… It is the little things, like driving on the opposite side of the road, the speed limits and small roads, the attitudes and expectations that are different. It’s those little things that add up and make it difficult. “We missed Canada the whole time.” In November 2014,
all three churches, Rev. Worley says he will be there for his congregation always. “That’s a given. If anybody needs me, I’m there. I’ll drive out,” he said. When asked why he came here, Worley said he and his wife felt the Lord calling them here. “Also, when we were in Fort St. John, we fell in love with Canada. Alongside that, we fell in love with the people of Canada. There is
a sweetness and a genuineness about Canadians that I really like,” Worley said. Speaking of the Houston church, Worley said the people are like a family. “This is a wonderful group of people who are genuine and down to earth,” he said. Worley says one of his desires is to see local churches working together. “Some differences are very important, but those things that are essential unite us,” Worley said. His vision for the Anglican Church of St. Clement is based on Acts 2:42-47 in the Bible. Worley says the passage shows families coming together, fellowship, sitting under the word of God, worship, prayer and breaking bread. His vision is for that kind of church, and one that is “looking outward and being a part of the community in a positive way,” he said.
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Police are requesting an arrest warrant for a female for breaching conditions. RCMP Sergeant Stephen Rose says she was reported at 2:30 p.m. March 26 for being at a home on the Tatchet Reserve where she wasn’t allowed. *** Police got report of a suspicious circumstance at the Duck Pond at 7 p.m. March 26. Sgt. Rose says a female was seen burning piles of clothes, but was gone when police arrived. 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. *** Police got report of two panhandlers asking for bus ticket money at the Houston Shopping Centre
at 5:30 p.m. March 27. Sgt. Rose says panhandling is not illegal but people should be wary about offering cash. “You can’t be certain it is for the purpose they say,” Sgt. Rose said. ***
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Police arrested a drunk male in an apartment common area on Hagman Crescent at 6:10 p.m March 28. Sgt. Rose says the male was held in custody until sober and ticketed for being drunk in public. *** Police arrested a male for break in and assault at a home on Hagman Crescent at 6:30 p.m. March 29. Sgt. Rose says the male allegedly broke into an apartment he was not allowed to
- RCMP Sergeant Stephen Rose March 30. Sgt. Rose says the driver was not injured, damage was minor and the deer ran away. *** Someone turned in a kids bike at 9:45 a.m. March 31. Sgt. Rose says the bike has ingrained initials and the owner can give a description to police at the Houston Detachment to claim the bike. *** A vehicle hit another vehicle on Butler Avenue at
local business at 1:15 p.m. March 31. Sgt. Rose says police are working to arrest the suspect. *** Two vehicles collided in the parking lot of the Houston Shopping Centre at 1:50 p.m. March 31. Sgt. Rose says damage was minor, no one was injured, and both drivers were given tickets for reversing unsafely. *** Police got report of an attempted
fraud at 10:30 a.m. March 31. Sgt. Rose says a potential buyer contacted a Houston resident with items posted on Craigslist. The so-called buyer send a fraudulent bank draft ten-times the value of the item. Sgt. Rose says another fraud common this time of year is one claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency, asking for bank information to finalize a tax return. “That is not how CRA works,” Sgt. Rose said. “People need to be wary. If you think something is suspicious or too good to be true, it probably is.” Fraud can be reported to police or Scam Busters. *** In six days, police got 49 calls for service, including seven traffic and one bylaw complaint, three false alarms and one abandoned 9-1-1 call.
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Alex Schadenberg’s stock in trade has been speaking out against euthanasia since 1999. He was in Houston March 21 explaining his concerns to 40 people at the Christian Reformed Church. He is the executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition based in London, Ontario and has travelled all over the world to speak on the subject. Schadenberg started the coalition during the Robert Latimer trial, where a Saskatchewan father killed his daughter who was suffering from cerebral palsy. “I have an autistic son, and I’ve been involved in this a very long time. I got involved through the disability question [and] attitudes towards people with disabilities,” said Schadenberg.
He pointed out that the Council of Canadians with Disabilities also voiced concern about the February ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada which said current laws against assisted suicide and euthanasia must be replaced within a year. Oregon legalized assisted suicide in 1997. Assisted suicide allows for lethal amounts of drugs to be prescribed, but euthanasia has a medical professional injecting the lethal dose. Schadenberg believes both should be illegal. “We all go through suffering, we all hate suffering… [but] the law should protect people at vulnerable stages in life,” he said. He says Canada needs to consider the scientific studies and reports from Belgium and Netherlands, where euthanasia was legalized in 2002. Those studies were ignored by the
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Euthanasia Prevention Coalition executive director Alex Schadenberg in Houston March 21. Supreme Court, but Belgium was also tell of under-reporting the first country to and euthanasia legalize euthanasia for of elderly without children last February. request. “If someone has S c h a d e n b e r g power to kill, is it shared many news possible for that stories about the power to be abused?” abuse of euthanasia in Schadenberg asked. countries where it has In April 2013 become legal. in Switzerland, a One high-profile 62-year-old man case was in Belgium Pietro D’Amico was where 45-year-old euthanized after deaf twins were going getting a diagnosis blind. Otherwise that he was terminally healthy, they opted ill. Shortly after, for euthanasia. they discovered the
diagnosis was wrong. A 63-year-old man in the Netherlands got euthanasia after he retired because he had spent his life working, had no significant relationships and got depressed. “Did he need death or did he need something in his life?” Schadenberg asked. Schadenberg does not believe any legalized system should be allowed, and advocates for better palliative care. He said wants to see a Royal Commission to investigate the ramifications of legalizing euthanasia in Canada. He believes there is no time to pass a law because of the looming federal election, but he plans to push for the Notwithstanding Clause, which would have government over ride the Supreme Court. “Someone should not have power to cause my death,” he said.
District of Houston defers proposed projects By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Houston council cut many projects from the 2015 budget. They discussed the projects at a March 3 finance meeting, and adopted a final projects list March 17. Starting with a list of projects totalling $657,800, council made cuts until costs balanced with the $250,000 in 2015 tax money income. Most of the cuts were Leisure Services projects. Director of Leisure Services Ryan Coltura proposed several projects for Jamie Baxter Park, including $45,000 for new play
space equipment, $30,000 to revitalize the skateboard park and $30,000 for improving the BMX track. Coltura says the skateboard park and BMX track are underutilized and need new features to draw user interest. Council deferred the Jamie Baxter upgrades until the Parks Master Plan is done. Coltura also proposed $65,000 to replace the lobby floor in the arena and $25,000 to re-paint the arena interior. Council rejected both projects. Councillor Dawn Potvin said the arena
floor might be a project to fund through a grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust, as the arena benefits local business by drawing visitors to town. Council deferred two projects for the Houston Community Hall. The first is a $15,000 project to resurface the Community Hall floor and the second is tables. A proposed $14,000 was set to replace 20 round and 20 long banquet tables, which Coltura says are constantly being repaired with several no-longer usable. Council deferred both, opting to fund
new drapes for the Community Hall this year. Council also deferred an Emergency Power Outage project, which proposed the District buy a new $64,000 generator and $55,000 for hookups at the arena and Community Hall. C h i e f Administrative Officer Michael Glavin said the District could rent a generator fairly quickly and easily if needed. Depending on the type of event, if there was a prolonged power outage, the District would likely contact the schools in Houston and request to use their facilities
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With sadness we report the passing of Herb Cecil Rhyason. He passed away peacefully on February 25, 2015. Herb was predeceased by his late wife Geraldine Mary Edgar Rhyason on August 3, 2012. Herb was a beloved husband, father, great grandfather, uncle and brother. With great affection we will remember his love for the outdoors. There will be a Celebration of Life on August 3, 2015 at 1 pm and will be held at 2012 Bold Road in Houston, BC for immediate family and friends. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Kitimat General Hospital for their support in our time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Paula Horning, age 61, of Topley, B.C., passed away March 30, 2015 with her husband and family by her side. Paula was born on November 27, 1953 in Prince George, B.C. She lived with her husband in the Topley area since December 1973. Paulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zest for life was clearly demonstrated by her alter ego, Drizzilla. Her Halloween parties for the children of Topley will be cherished by many for years to come. Paula is survived by her loving husband Raymond and her children Shari, Ira, and Dawnitta and eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Earl. Flowers are gratefully declined. If so desired, donations in Paulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory can be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Assoc. of BC, 2805 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5H9. A Funeral service was held in the Topley Community Hall on Monday, April 6. Paula was laid to rest in the Topley Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.raschraderfuneralhome.com R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441
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At TCS we offer highly individualized, solution-focused services to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and to funders. Fundamental to our purpose is the selection and support of committed staff members. We are seeking a skilled, experienced and self-directed individual to fill the position of Manager for one of our group homes in Terrace, BC. You will have extensive experience working with adults with a developmental disability and supervisory experience would be an asset. You must have a sincere commitment to providing quality services to individuals. As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to maintain a flexible schedule as necessary. We offer competitive wages with an excellent benefit package including a pension. Assistance with relocation can be considered for the successful applicant. Please express your interest in writing by April 17th, 2015 to: Thompson Community Services Inc. Attn: Andrew Bell, Director of Services E-mail: abell@tcsinfo.ca Fax: 250 624 9631
t Supervising staff members in a community setting t Developing employment opportunities t Developing community activities and opportunities to enhance the inclusion and acceptance of individuals with developmental disabilities t Participating in an individualized planning process for individuals; and t Participating in the development, selection and monitoring of a home sharing network involving the matching of individuals with family homes Applicants must demonstrate experience as a Community Service Worker. Supervisory experience, mediation and advocacy skills are assets. Experience with home studies and fostering or home sharing is desirable. The successful applicant will be an excellent interpersonal communicator and able to maintain a flexible schedule as necessary. She/he will also be a team player that is able to build relationships with individuals, staff members, home share providers and CLBC. This position is based in Terrace, BC. A car is required, mileage provided. The wage is competitive with an attractive benefit package and pension plan. Assistance with relocation can be considered for the successful applicant. Please express your interest in writing by April 17th, 2015 to: Thompson Community Services Inc. Attn: Andrew Bell, Director of Services E-mail: abell@tcsinfo.ca Fax: 250 624 9631
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Purpose The District of Houston is seeking the services of a qualified contractor for the provision of parks and playground maintenance at selected sites as described in Schedule A of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) package.
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Quotation Submission RFQ documents can be found at www.houston.ca under “Notices” or can be picked up at the Municipal Office at 3367 – 12th Street Houston BC between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Contractors wishing to submit quotations should do so no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, April 17, 2015 by submitting a copy of the quotation in a sealed envelope marked “Request for Quotation – Parks and Playground Maintenance”.
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Submission Deadline: 4:00 pm, Friday, April 17, 2015 All submissions become the property of the District of Houston and will not be returned to the sender. Quotations are to be sent to: District of Houston Attn: Ryan Coltura, Director of Leisure Services 3367 12th Avenue, PO Box 370 Houston, BC V0J 1Z0
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2 for
8
superpack, 7.03kg
8
WFC, 1kg
3
88
19
Hickory Thick Sliced Bacon
Coca-Cola or Pepsi Products 12x355ml
Mixed Bell Peppers 2 lb bag
3
99
2 for
88
8
69
Plus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee
1 Variety Only! 397 g
5
99
2 for
ea.
Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Lilydale 18pc
Farkay Chinese Style Noodles
Eat Smart Kale Salad 794 g
/lb
21
3
89
00
ea.
G R E AT BA R G A I N S Kraft Peanut Butter
Smucker’s Jam
6
2 Varieties, 1 litre
6
Italpasta Noodles
Classico Pasta Sauce
Smooth or Light, 2 kg
99
Assorted Varieties, 900 g
2 for
5
00
Highliner English Style Cod 2 kg
99
Assorted Varieties 218-650 ml
349
Hampton House Chicken Strips
Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding Assorted Varieties, 4x99 g
4 for
500
Kraft Parmesan Cheese
Sun Rype Juice Boxes
Plus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee, 8x200 ml
4 for
500
Aylmer Tomatoes
500 gram
Assorted Varieties 8x796 ml
Delissio Twin Pack Pizzas
Western Family Frozen Vegetables
499
9
88
899
19
2 kg
1999
2 Varieties
888
Assorted Varieties, 2 kg
Sceptre 20 L Gas Cans
Pelican Kayaks
Pelican Kids Kayaks
Berkshire Life Comfort Throws
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
Western Family Bathroom Tissue
99
17
99
Tide Liquid Laundry Soap Assorted Varieties 4.61-5.02 litre
21
99
49999
Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets Outdoor Fresh, 260’s
9
99
149
99
Variety Pack, 6x75’s
14
99
1299
24 roll double roll
998
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