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Rural advisors seek input By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Rural Advisory Council members are looking for public input on the issues facing rural communities. The Rural Advisory Council was formed by the province in March 2015, and mandated to give input to B.C. government decisions on behalf of rural B.C. communities. Houston’s former mayor Bill Holmberg is one of 14 council members from across B.C. Holmberg says their key focus is on the big picture of what is best for all rural communities in B.C. “Some of my biggest priorities are health care for rural communities and education,” he said. “You’re not going to have rural communities if you don’t have decent health care.” They will also discuss a rural
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dividend and First Nations settlements, Holmberg said. Right now, members of the Rural Advisory Council are seeking input from their communities on topics to discuss. Holmberg says he plans to meet with mayors and councils of Houston, Smithers and Hazelton, as well as with local First Nations.
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Fire tore through four hectares of forest on the hillside west of Perow Loop Road last Tuesday. The Topley Fire Department contained the blaze, which was burning rapidly in the high winds. Topley Fire Chief Byron Sketchley says the fire was caused by a downed power line and no buildings were damaged by the blaze. The Topley Fire Department was called in at 7 p.m. and an initial attack crew from the Wildfires Branch in Burns Lake took over the fire at 9 p.m. and did the final mop up.
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Five-year budget highlights water and highway projects By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
The District is forecasting an average of 2.7 percent property tax increases for the next five years. It is part of how the District has rebalanced the budget after they lost $480,000 in taxes
due to the closure of Houston Forest Products (HFP), said Director of Finance William Wallace. The budget was balanced through annual 2.7 percent tax increases and $328,000 in District cost cuts in 2015. Mayor and council approved a five-
year (2015 to 2019) financial plan at a meeting last Tuesday. Wallace said the five-year forecast factors in expected operating and energy cost increases estimated at 2.25 percent. The budget also assumes that the district will continue
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MONEY from Page 1 Wallace says detailed design work would likely be done by MOTI in 2016. He says MOTI
will likely tender the project in 2017 and start construction 2018. In the 2015 budget, the District
has $1.7 million for the water treatment plant. They also budgeted $145,000 for District
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The Rural Advisory Council met with Premier Christy Clark and other BC Government staff in Victoria April 24. RURAL from Page 1 The Rural Advisory Council had an introductory meeting in Victoria April 23 and 24. They had general talks from Premier Christy Clarke and
Minister of Forests Steve Thomson, as well as visits from several other ministers and MLAs. Holmberg says the Rural Advisory Council seems to be a diverse team of level-
Police report By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
A female said she was punched in the face by an unknown male while walking up the hill by Mountainview Drive. RCMP Corporal Steve Thackeray says she reported the assault at 8 a.m. April 26, saying she was new in town and did not recognize the male. The female was treated by paramedics for minor injuries. The male was not found or identified, said Cpl. Thackeray. *** Police got report of a suspicious fire in the area near Pearson Road at 6 p.m. April 23. Cpl. Thackeray says the Fire Department extinguished the fire and no one was seen at the scene. This is the fourth incident of small fires in that area, and anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. *** Gunshots were reported to police near Summit Lake Road at
7:30 p.m. April 28. Cpl. Thackeray says police found two drunk males in a vehicle and in possession of firearms. Police seized the weapons, impounded the vehicle and arrested one male for drunk driving. Investigation is ongoing and Cpl. Thackeray says charges of impaired driving
headed people who are there to get things done. Holmberg says their next meeting will be at the end of June, where they will discuss topics like health care, education and the
rural dividend. “A lot of the issues throughout B.C. are the same,” he said. Holmberg invites the anyone with input for discussion topics to call him at 250-8458258.
are pending. *** Police arrested a female for assault at a home on Hagman Crescent at 10:30 a.m. April 25. Cpl. Thackeray says the victim did not want to press charges so police held the female until sober and then released her with no charges. *** Police got report of a sudden death
in Granisle at 1:45 p.m. April 26. Cpl. Thackeray says a 61-year-old male passed away of natural causes and police turned the file over to B.C. Coroners. *** Police arrested a wanted male on Highway 16 near Williams Crescent at 5:30 p.m. April 28. Cpl. Thackeray says the male had two warrants out of Kelowna.
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he Conservative government may have already revealed the biggest-ticket item for Canadians in the upcoming federal budget with its income-splitting plan, but investors are still waiting for more. Chief among the goodies Finance Minister Joe Oliver is expected to unveil in next week’s budget is an increase in contribution limits for tax-free savings accounts. Peter Bowen, vice-president of tax research and solutions at Fidelity Investments, says boosting the amount of money Canadians can park in TFSAs is likely the biggest tidbit for investors. “The finance minister has somewhat telegraphed that, so we’re optimistic there,” Bowen said. But he adds he doesn’t expect any other big changes like those in 2013 that closed several tax loopholes. “We think they dealt with some significant loopholes a couple of years ago, so hopefully there isn’t another shoe to fall,” he said. During the last election, the Conservatives promised to double the $5,000 annual TFSA limit to $10,000. Whether they’ll hike the limit — now standing at $5,500 — to $11,000, or stand firm at $10,000, isn’t known. For Canadians already maxing out their TFSA contributions and putting cash in other non-tax sheltered accounts, an increase will help them save on their future tax bills. For those who aren’t maxing out their contributions, the increase won’t mean much, though unused contribution room will continue to carry over so that if they find themselves with the cash down the road, they’ll be able to shelter it from taxation in TFSAs. Charles Murphy, a tax partner at KPMG in Ottawa, says TFSAs allow Canadians to invest and avoid paying tax on the income and capital gains made on those investments. “The current TFSA rules allow all those contributions to be accumulated and grow over time to a fairly significant number,” Murphy says. For some Canadian families and investors, the biggest budget goodie will be income-splitting, a measure that will allow couples with children to slash their tax bill if one parent is in a higher tax bracket than the other. The controversial plan, announced late last year, is one of several changes that will see the government increase its payments to parents of young children, including an increase in child-care expense deduction limits. Up to $50,000 in income can be transferred to the lower paid spouse or common-law partner. The measure promises to save families up to $2,000 — or $1,670 in Quebec — but critics say few Canadians will max out on the benefit and that it serves mostly well-heeled families. Keith MacIntyre, a tax services partner at Grant Thornton in Halifax, noted past budgets have also included small tax breaks or other changes aimed at specific groups, and this year will likely be no different. “There are always people that are bringing things to the attention of the government and wanting changes made,” he said. Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
Head over heels On Saturday night my friend and I attended an event at the Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel. As I pulled my car up to the parkade, my pal, Jennifer Long, told me to stop the car and jumped out to buy a pass from the machine. As she did I answered a couple of texts on my phone. A few minutes later I heard a feeble “Lori?” coming from outside the car. Looking back I could see my beautiful friend in her elegant dress and five inch heels bending over as if she was picking something up from the ground. A car was waiting for her to move, and then suddenly she hobbled up to the passenger door, slid onto the seat in an awkward position and held her face up in the air with her hands. “I think I broke
my nose,” she said as blood poured out of it. “And my teeth.” With her chin held high to keep the blood from getting on her dress she pulled the visor down and inspected her reflection in the mirror. “How do I know if I broke my nose?” she asked. “Do you have a cloth?” I was already fumbling around my husband’s car looking for tissue. “What happened to you?” I asked, handing her a rag. I felt my initial concern transitioning into suppressed laughter. “You didn’t see any of that?” she asked in shock. “I just had the most embarrassing moment of my life and you missed the entire thing?” “I was texting,” I said, trying to remain stony-faced. “I thought you were picking up coins or
something.” “Coins?” she asked, her eyes penetrating mine. “You thought I was picking up coins?” “Yes,” I said, doing everything in my power to kill the smile I felt sprouting on my face. I asked her if she wanted me to take her to the hospital, but before I could finish I started to crack. Laughter erupted and I heard her laughing too. She entertainingly explained how her heel got caught in a hole in the cement and she suddenly found herself falling forward. She said she conducted a full on debate inside her head as she tumbled. After trying to break the fall with her arms she motioned towards me and whimpered my name. “Huh?” her thoughts continued. “How am I going to
get into that car from here?” By now we were laughing so hard we were actually crying as she continued to wipe away the blood with the dirty cloth while noticing the big runs in her nylons and her bloody knees. “Maybe we should go to the hospital?” I repeated, as I looked at the road rash on her nose and forehead. “I’m okay,” she said. “It just really hurts.” As we walked to the hotel we marvelled at how she could go from an upright walking position one moment, to landing directly on her face with the full force of her body weight seconds later. “I always wonder what to say when asked my most embarrassing moment,” she said. “Now I’ve got a story to tell.” Fortunately she was
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On a brighter note Lori Welbourne all right and the fall did not break her nose. It didn’t ruin her evening either, and unless we told people what happened, no one knew. Hopefully the hotel has some video footage they can share so we can see what those people in the car witnessed. I certainly learned why we’re encouraged to put our phones down and pay attention to what’s happening around us. Good or bad, it’s often worth seeing.
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B.C. government wins appeal on class size By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the B.C. government on the long-running dispute with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation over the removal of class size and special needs support formulas from classrooms. In a lengthy judgment released Thursday, four of five appeal court judges found that the province did not infringe on the constitutional rights
of teachers to bargain working conditions. The appeal court pointed out numerous errors in the 2011 judgment of B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin, and overturned her order that the government pay $2 million in damages, which has been paid to the union. BCTF president Jim Iker said decision is “very disappointing” the union will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of
Canada in its bid to restore classroom rules the government removed from its contract in 2002. “All teachers are looking for is workable and teachable classrooms,” Iker said. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the changes made to classroom organization in the disputed period have led to “dramatic improvements in student outcomes, particularly for students with special needs.”
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The B.C. education ministry has argued that caps on class size and number of students in each class with personalized learning plans were unduly restrictive. The NDP government of the late 1990s negotiated a settlement where the BCTF gave up salary increases in exchange for class size caps, specialist teacher levels and limits on the number of designated special needs students in each class. The appeal court decision leaves in
place efforts by the government to settle the bitter dispute, including a provision in the current contract to pay $105 million to the union to retire thousands of grievances filed over class size and composition. The six-year contract signed last fall after a lengthy strike also includes additional preparation time and a “learning improvement fund” to deal with special needs support.
B.C. and First Nations reveal marine plans By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. government has completed regional marine plans with 18 First Nations on the B.C. Coast, from northern Vancouver Island up to the Alaska border. The marine plans are to be an extension of the 2007 coastal land use plan that has become known as the Great Bear Rainforest agreement.
The four regions are Haida Gwaii, Central Coast, North Coast and North Vancouver Island, but they do not attempt to intrude on the key federal jurisdictions of shipping and fisheries management. Aboriginal leaders said they were proceeding with B.C. and environmental organizations, but the federal government has not participated in what they call MaPP, the Marine Planning
Partnership for the North Pacific Coast. Haida Nation President Peter Lantin said the marine plan for the waters around Haida Gwaii sets aside 20 per cent as a marine reserve, and discussions with Ottawa are underway to add more area around Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve. But with pipelines and oil and gas projects proposed for the region, the plans are far from completion.
“When we embarked on this journey a decade ago, the whole intent was to be comprehensive marine planning, which involves everything,” Lantin said. “So as the environment’s changed over the last 10 years around those federal jurisdictional issues, we’ve seen them not want to be part of this process.” The Haida Nation remains opposed to crude oil tanker
traffic through its marine territory, and is studying the issue of liquefied natural gas tankers in North Coast waters, he said. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea’s office issued a statement in response to the announcement in Victoria. “The Department of Fisheries and Oceans did not participate in MaPP as it is involved in similar initiatives with similar partners such
as the Canada-B.C. Marine Protected Area network strategy, which achieves marine protection and conservation goals through a joint federalprovincial approach, collaborative decisionmaking and a participatory process,” the statement said. Doug Neasloss, representative of the Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance, thanked Tides Canada and the Gordon and Betty
Moore Foundation, a San Francisco-based environmental charity started by a co-founder of Intel Corp., for continuing to support the establishment of protected areas on the B.C. coast. U.S. donors working through the Tides Foundation put up $60 million in 2007 to participate in the Great Bear Rainforest land use agreement. B.C. and the federal government put up $30 million each.
Coast Guard hysteria sinks lower The Vancouver media’s frantic coverage of the Great Bunker Spill of 2015 has just about run out of fuel. By late last week, the usually serious Globe and Mail was reduced to quizzing a U.S. expert who had at first told the CBC he thought the spill response was pretty good. But then he heard that it might have taken up to 12 hours until the leaking grain ship was completely under control, which would be not so good. This U.S. expert admitted he has not “followed the Vancouver spill very closely,” and was basically speculating.
But that’s OK, because the main purpose of this media frenzy is to feed the established narrative that the Harper government is gutting the Coast Guard while trying to ramp up heavy oil shipments to Asia. Yeah, that makes sense. A University of Toronto philosophy prof recently suggested that Stephen Harper likes war. Maybe he likes oil spills too. A retired captain from the now-closed Kitsilano Coast Guard station became the latest of a series of disgruntled exemployees and union bosses to serve as the media’s go-to critics. He contradicted Coast Guard
management at every turn, dismissing them as political appointees with little operational experience. His claims about loss of spill response capability from Kitsilano are questionable at best. There was no talk of spill response when Kitsilano closed two years ago, because it was a search and rescue station. Former B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair held almost daily news conferences as it closed. People are going to drown, warned a parade of union spokespeople. It’s been two years, and nobody has. Premier Christy
Clark and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson were quick to summon TV cameras as oil-sheen angst spread through condo towers. They declared the Coast Guard response a failure before they had any real understanding of it. Unifor, the union representing Coast Guard employees, has vowed a full-scale election advertising attack on the Conservatives this year. On federal budget day, Unifor protested the closure of the Ucluelet Coast Guard ship monitoring station. Similar stations in Vancouver and Comox are also closing this year, replaced by a new monitoring system run
from Prince Rupert and Victoria. I asked Industry Minister James Moore, the federal minister responsible for B.C., if this is a reduction in service. He said 1970s-era ship tracking equipment is being replaced with a new system that has already been deployed on the East Coast, to improve safety. “These fears were also raised back in the ’60s and ’70s, when lighthouses were destaffed,” Moore said. “I remember people saying, oh my God, this is going to be the end. And it turned out to be complete nonsense.” Unifor operatives rushed to the media
again last week with dire news of a halfhour outage of this new system, portraying this as evidence of a high-tech disaster waiting to happen. (Ships were told to monitor an oldschool emergency radio channel for that uneventful half hour.) What the union is really doing is ramping up its election propaganda, and intensifying efforts to protect redundant positions that are being replaced by new technology. There was a similar media campaign last year targeting the consolidation of Veterans’ Affairs into Service Canada offices. There are serious
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher problems with services to veterans, but union featherbedding would not help them. The B.C. government is also introducing digital technology, eliminating hundreds of paper-pushing jobs in the process, with a mostly realistic response from unions. But in this federal election year, realism will be in short supply.
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Kispiox Valley Music Festival Rodeo & Events “Great fun for the whole family & aiming to keep it that way”
The Kispiox Valley Community Center Association and the RCMP have banded together to ensure any events held on the community grounds will be family friendly. Over the last couple of years there has been a substantial increase in the consumption of alcohol, underage drinking, and destructive parties. This is going to change. After consulting with the RCMP and obtaining legal advice, the Kispiox Valley Community Center Association and all user groups are clamping down. This is what you may expect when you come to our events: 1. If you were identified as a problem last year, don't bother to show up, you will be refused entry at the main gate 2. If you are under the age of 19 and caught drinking, you will be prosecuted 3. If you are drunk and disorderly, the RCMP will be called and you will be taken to jail 4. We reserve the right to search all persons and property to ensure the security of all persons in attendance. If you are not willing to be searched, or have your vehicle searched, you will not be permitted entry to the grounds. 5. A vigilant security team who will be on call 24/7
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“A Night on the Town” All of Houston is invited and welcome to HCS’s
“Dessert & Auction FUNdraiser” Saturday May 9, 2015 at 6:30pm
A community building, fun evening for adults filled with great silent and live auction items, coffee and three courses of gourmet desserts. Tickets : $15 available at: 1st Choice Fashions, Countrywide Printing or at the door
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Kicking off this year's events is the 68th Annual Kispiox Valley Rodeo on June 6th & 7th. The following month is the 21st Annual Kispiox Valley Music Festival July 24th, 25, 26th, two of the largest events in the North West. Please help us to keep these events family oriented. We encourage everyone to report to event organizers, anyone who disrupts your weekend of family enjoyment.
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS (1SA), Cruze LT (1SA), and purchase of a Trax LS FWD, Equinox LS FWD. Freight ($1,600, $1,600, $1,650, $1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * 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 before June 1st, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet Cruze. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, licence, 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 $16,004/$20,969 (including $1,000/$2,000 lease cash and a $446 Owner Cash) for a 2015 Cruze LS (1SA)/Cruze LT (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $73/$97 for 48 months at 0.0% 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. $995 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $8,580/$11,135, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $7,424/$9,834. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, 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. †† 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 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between May 1st – June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS). $750 credit available on others Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty). 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 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st – June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS) ; $1,500 credit available on other eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28 and Malibu LS). 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. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. 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Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ^*Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). + Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2015 Trax and Equinox the 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. ‡ Purchase prices include a cash credit of $2,500 and $446 Owner Cash and apply to new 2015 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase prices of $17,495 (LS FWD) include Freight, Air Tax but exclude license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ‡‡ Purchase price includes a cash credit of $4,200 and $670 Owner Cash and apply to new 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase prices of $22,995 (LS FWD) includes Freight, Air Tax but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. ¥¥ Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. 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. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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Have you ever watched a spider work at spinning it’s web into an intricate net of very thin fiber in a window or a corner where it expects to catch it’s prey? It makes it as inconspicuous as possible, so it will serve as a trap for another creature to wander into, so it can immobilize it and have it for supper. Perhaps the word spin that we often hear when a politician or perhaps a lawyer is trying to convince us or someone else of their innocence or rightness, comes from this activity of the spider. Sometimes spin doctors are hired to put a certain favourable slant or emphasis to an event or story. As we watch the news we are sometimes amazed at the spin that some MP’s, Senators and Lawyers can come up with to make their situation acceptable to the masses. The deception is often very obvious and we can see through their wily tactics, sometimes it is very convincing. With this continually going on around us, how can we know what the truth really is? It is easy to detect this spin going on with those around us. Yet God tells us in his word that this is the sinful condition of every person. “Their tongues are filled with lies” Romans 3:13 NLT This means you and this means me! We all have a tendency to protect ourselves and those close to us, to make ourselves look better than we really are. Yet God desires honesty and transparency from us. When we face the sin and deception in our lives for what it really is, we can turn to God and be healed. Jesus said “And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 NLT When we come to God in this way he will reveal the truth to us and show us our sinful spin so we can confess it to him and turn to him. Then we can be forgiven and live honest, upright lives through the power of his Holy Spirit. Otherwise, we will be caught in our own deceptive, sinful web of spin and devoured just as the unwary prey of the spider in the spiders web. “Don’t be misled – you cannot mock the justice of God. You always harvest what you plant.” Galatians 6:7 NLT
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The District of Houston is nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley amongst some of BCs finest outdoor recreational opportunities. Strategically located halfway between the hub cities of Prince George and Terrace, Houston is home to the outdoor enthusiast. With a population of 3200 people, there is always room on the riverbank, lake or the many walking and hiking trails in the area.
The District of Houston is nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley amongst some of BCs finest outdoor recreational opportunities. Strategically located halfway between the hub cities of Prince George and Terrace, Houston is home to the outdoor enthusiast. With a population of 3200 people, there is always room on the riverbank, lake or the many walking and hiking trails in the area.
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May – August 2015 Temporary/Part-Time $19.80 to $20.65 (2015) 22 hrs or more per week Friday, May 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm Union - CUPE Local 2086
Primary Responsibilities: This position is responsible for ensuring the safety, protection and enjoyment of those engaged in activities at the Houston Leisure Facility, including the supervision and control of aquatic activities (i.e. public swimming, swimming lessons and special events). Relief supervisor responsibilities includes the supervision of day-to-day operations, as well as water testing and required maintenance. Required Qualifications: t $VSSFOU /BUJPOBM -JGFHVBSE $FSUJGJDBUJPO t $VSSFOU $13 A$ BOE 4UBOEBSE 'JSTU "JE t $VSSFOU 8BUFS 4BGFUZ *OTUSVDUPS $FSUJGJDBUJPO t IST PG MJGFHVBSE JOTUSVDUPS FYQFSJFODF *OUFSFTUFE QFSTPOT TIPVME EJSFDU BMM RVFSJFT BOE BQQMJDBUJPOT JODMVEJOH B DPWFS MFUUFS SFTVNF and copies of certifications, by the closing date of Friday, May 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm to: District of Houston, Attn: Ryan Coltura, Director of Leisure Services PO Box 370, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 | Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429 | E-mail: leisure.services@houston.ca The District of Houston thanks all applicants in advance, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Permanent Full-Time $27.02 (2015) 40 hrs per week Friday, May 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm Union - CUPE Local 2086
Primary Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Director of Leisure Services, the incumbent facilitates the development, promotion, implementation, direction, and allocation of Leisure Facility recreation opportunities and programs, along with the supervision of the relevant staff. The incumbent will exercise considerable judgment and action in the performance of duties and be an active team player. Also responsible for lifeguard, instructional, and receptionist work as required in a relief capacity. Required Qualifications: t National Lifeguard t Two (2) years relevant experience working in t Water Safety Instructor a supervisory capacity t Lifesaving Society Instructor t Completion of Post-Secondary Education t CPR C and Standard First Aid Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in recreation, t Pool Operator Level 1 physical education or related discipline t Two (2) years full time equivalent experience t Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License (4000 hours) as a lifeguard/instructor Interested persons should direct all queries and applications, including a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications, by the closing date of Friday, May 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm to: District of Houston, Attn: Ryan Coltura, Director of Leisure Services PO Box 370, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 | Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429 | E-mail: leisure.services@houston.ca The District of Houston thanks all applicants in advance, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Looking for your next great career opportunity? Do you thrive in a busy, dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?
SALES ASSOCIATES Smithers, BC
POSITION OVERVIEW The qualified candidate will be responsible to process sales transactions, advise customers with their project supplies, and be available to assist wherever needed. QUALIFICATIONS: t Strong computer skills t Minimum one year experience with retail t Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment t Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion with confidential information t Strong customer service t Ability to work with flexible scheduling Competitive Wages Commensurate With Experience. Benefit Package. 2 positions, F/T opportunity, training available. Please apply in person with resume: Attn: Harry or Chris, 3528 Hwy. #16, Smithers B.C. or email: chris_m@smitherslumber.com
Accounting/ Bookkeeping
Accounting/ Bookkeeping
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Wanted: to start immediately a
PART TIME PERSON
with sewing skills and also computer competence. Must be able to work Saturdays. Please apply in person with resume.
Pleasant Valley Cleaners 3356 10th Street, Houston
Counter Sales
B.V. Home Centre Houston has an immediate opening for a full time in-store sales person. Experience in retail building supply or construction industry an asset but willing to train the right individual. Must be capable of providing excellent customer service.
ACCOUNTANT
Primary duties of this position are: Ĺ˜ 5eview accounts payable Ĺ˜ 3repare monthly Mournal entries Ĺ˜ 3repare month end reports Ĺ˜ *eneral ledger account reconciliation Ĺ˜ Assist with preparation of the company audit Ĺ˜ Supervisor the Accounting Assistant Ĺ˜ 5eview costs and budgets with other departments Ĺ˜ 2ther related accounting duties as required The successful candidate will have a university degree in business and be working towards their &3A, have knowledge of (xcel and A&&3A& software and have more than years of accounting experience. 3reference will be given to individuals with industrial experience. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, %ritish &olumbia. (mployees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is days on followed by days off Monday to Thursday . Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Smithers and Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneĹľts including medical, life, disability income and 55S3 savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4uaOiĹľed appOiFants Fan suEmit their resumes in FonĹľdenFe to: +uman 5esourFes 'epartment +uFNOeEerry 0ines /td P 2 %o[ +ouston % & 9 - = )a[: Email: +5#+uFNleEerrymines Fom
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Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing TRY A CLASSIFIED AD
For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
For Sale
*Home-based business opportunity
For Sale By Owner
545,000.00
$
Please email resume to Darrin@bvhome.ca or fax 250-845-7608
4000 sq.ft. warehouse
BV Home Centre Houston
Houston Link to Learning (HLL)
SUMMER STUDENT
Huckleberry Mines Ltd. currently has an opportunity for an Accountant at our mine site. This position reports to the Accounting Superintendent and requires an individual with excellent time management skills who can prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines, work well under pressure and pays attention to detail.
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 18,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following position to join our Accounting team:
Eavestrough
to assist with the development and maintenance of the community garden and to work one-on-one with the learners and volunteers that access the garden. Student must be coming from full time education and planning to return to full time education in the fall. Full job description and details can be picked up at the front desk of the Northwest Community College. For further information contact Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning 845-2727 or email manager@houstonlinktolearning.ca Deadline for applications is May th, 2015 at 4:00pm.
Looking for your next great career opportunity? Do you thrive in a busy, dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?
PURCHASER Smithers, BC
POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Sales and Office Manager, the Purchaser is responsible for acquiring goods, services, and supplies for the store. In addition, the position on provides coordination of information flow between the store and suppliers. The Purchaser takes responsibility for the store’s materials and operating supplies inventory levels and accuracy. QUALIFICATIONS: t Background in purchasing, product inventory t Maintenance planning is an asset t Proven safety track record t Good computer skills t Previous experience in a supervisory role is an asset Competitive Wages Commensurate With Experience. Benefit Package. Please apply in person with resume: Attn: Harry or Chris, 3528 Hwy. #16, Smithers B.C. or email: chris_m@smitherslumber.com
5 bedroom house
Office/Studio
5855 Lake Kathlyn Rd, 4km west of Smithers: 5 bedroom house, 4 room office/studio and 4000 sq ft heated warehouse with 3 phase power on 1.59 acres, fully gated compound, fantastic mountain and lake view. Would consider house in Smithers as trade equity. For an appointment to view - call 250-877-3479, serious inquiries only or call Donna Grudgfield at Re/Max Bulkley Valley Realty 250.847.5999
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
DISTRICT OF HOUSTON (PUBLIC WORKS)
Temporary Municipal Equipment Operator I The District of Houston is nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley amongst some of BCs finest outdoor recreational opportunities. Strategically located halfway between the hub cities of Prince George and Terrace, Houston is home to the outdoor enthusiast. With a population of 3200 people, there is always room on the riverbank, lake or the many walking and hiking trails in the area. Dates: June – September 2015 Term: Temporary Rate of Pay: $28.71 (2015) Hours of Work: 40 hrs per week Closing Date: Friday, May 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm Classification: Union - CUPE Local 2086 Primary Responsibilities: This position requires the driving, operating, minor maintenance and servicing of a variety of light/medium class mobile and stationary construction and maintenance equipment and related attachments. Must be required to operate equipment in the light/medium equipment classification such as pick-ups (½ and 1 ton), tractors, rotary mowing and turf care equipment, and trackless, either as stand-alone units or with required attachments. Required Qualifications: t Experience in equipment operation and manual work related to all facets of Public Works t Thorough knowledge of safe working practices, including equipment maintenance and precautions with the operations of such equipment t Ability to perform work involving considerable physical endurance t Must demonstrate a mechanical aptitude t Current Class 3 (with air endorsement) t Current Driver’s Abstract required Interested persons should direct all queries and applications, including a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications, by the closing date of Friday, May 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm to: District of Houston, : Michael D. Glavin, Chief Administrative Officer PO Box 370, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 | Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429 | E-mail: cao@houston.ca The District of Houston thanks all applicants in advance, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Recreational/Sale
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ROUND HAY Bales, barn stored, for sale. 250-846-5855 or 250-882-3083.
Livestock
A LOT OF LIVABILITY! • Spacious, custom built 4/5 bedroom family home in a great area backing onto a green belt! Great mountain views out your living room window! • Very open country kitchen with an eating bar. Huge living room. • 3 bedrooms up, 2 down. Many recent updates including main floor bath. • Family room in completely finished basement as well as every man’s dream workshop. Sundeck with a hot tub, fenced yard, playhouse, lots of parking, paved drive! Fridge, stove, dishwasher, window covering & hot tub included!
164,000
$
FOR SALE 4 year old Registered Red Angus Bull. Located in the Topley area. More info: (250) 696-3379
MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED!
156,000
$
RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF RVDA’S TOP 50 DEALERS IN NORTH AMERICA
REG. YEARLING Black & Red Angus Bulls. 250-846-9349
Merchandise for Sale
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• Extensively renovated 4 bedroom home on a huge, fenced corner lot located close to all the amenities. • All new windows, siding (with 2’ Styrofoam), brand new custom kitchen with a huge island and eating bar, fir flooring and tile throughout the main, wood blinds. Custom rustic wood trim, solid wood doors, log railing, new furnace. Basement partly finished with huge laundry/storage, cold room, family room and bedroom. Carport, 12 X 32 deck, fenced yard, alley access. All appliances and window coverings included!
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ONSITE AUCTION - MAY 7, 2015 All Assets - Formerly Akari Japanese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC Complete Cooking Line, Sushi Cases, High End Furnishings & More!!!!.....View all lots ONLINE, Register to Bid & Bid via Live Broadcast. Visit www.activeauctionmart.com or call 604-371-1190 buyit@activeauctionmart.com
Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.
Transportation
Recreational/Sale 2007 INNSBRUCK Supreme 26RLS travel trailer. New awning and 2 new 6 volt batteries 2014, excellent condition. $12,000.00 obo Phone Stuart at (250) 692-7565
DL#6146
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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0122 Please be advised that 57 Holdings Ltd. is proposing to remove ~ 49 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0122 located in the vicinity of Klinger Lake. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Mike Bandstra, RPF at Forsite Consulting, Box 3670, Smithers, BC, V0J-2N0 by May 20, 2015.
LAND ACT Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Telus Communications Inc. from Surrey, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Licence of Occupation – Communication Site purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF TOCHA LAKE , RANGE 5, COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 2.27 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, by Babine Lake, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408812. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to May 14, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.
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Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Forsite Consultants Ltd. at the address above.
HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR A PLACE WITH SPACE!! • • • • • • •
Great family home in a great area! 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, double garage. Very spacious floor plan with laundry on the main floor. Huge rec-room in the basement as well as a large hobby room. Tons of storage. Patio doors off the dining to a deck with a great mountain view! Green house, garden area. Vacant lot next door. All appliances included. With a few updates, this could be your dream home!
169,900
$
NEW LIS TING!
STYLE, QUALITY, VALUE! • Extremely well kept manufactured home with a spacious kitchen with oak cabinets and an island as well as a large sky-lite. • Patio doors out to a 10 x 36 covered deck. • Huge, bright dining room features a pellet fireplace and new draperies. • Living room on the addition is bright and cozy with the woodstove. • 2 bedrooms and a den/3rd bedroom. 2 full baths. • Ensuite has jetted garden tub. • 24 x 40 concrete block shop with a woodstove for heat. • Huge RV storage shed as well & a carport. All appliances included. • Call Lia to View 250-845-1147.
149,900
$
The Hometown Experts with a World of Experience®
Houston Public Library Events: Community Market: Thurs., May 7: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Just in time for Mother’s Day! Get your Mom a fabulous locally made gift! After School Games: Thurs., May 14: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mark Zagwyn Photography: (Passport Photo Day!) Fri., May 22 from noon to 4:30 p.m. Teddy Anderson: Sat, May 23 at the Amphitheater. (Time TBD) The entire community is invited to join us as we welcome Teddy Anderson, internationally renowned Hoop Dancer. Watch our Facebook page and web site for more details. Lego Day: (for kids 8 to 12) Thurs., May 28: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more info please contact the library @250-845-2256. Houston Legion Ladies Auxiliary Annual Mother’s Day Hot Turkey Dinner upstairs in the Legion Loft Friday, May 8: 11 a.m.-2p.m. $11. a plate--Take Out Available. Raffle & Door Prize. Houston needs linesmen & ref’s for the upcoming BV Soccer season - If interested pls call Henry Barendregt @ 845-4043. Also looking for an Assistant for co-ordinating Ref’ing in Houston, this would be your volunteer hrs for the season. Upcoming Houston Cancer Fundraiser: Help is needed in all areas for a four hour Canadian Cancer Society “Dash for Cash for Cancer” event May 23. For more info contact Debi Smith at 845-7793 or contact@debilynsmith.com. Perennial Plant Sale - Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society Saturday, May 23: 9:00 a.m. to noon. Main Street & Hwy 16 Smithers. If you are dividing perennials, splitting shrugs, thinning flowers or Community Calendar proudly sponsored by
halting the spread of berry patches, please save your spares for this sale. If you need help digging up your plants or to arrange pick-up by May 20, call: Marie Kaszas 250-845-2514. Houston Senior Citizens Spring Lunch – Plant and Bake Sale Thurs. May 28: 11-1 – Senior Centre. Meeting to Follow. Donations of baking and plants always appreciated. The MS WALK Saturday May 30 from A&W Houston. Registration 10:30 a.m. & Walk at 11:00. Support the MS Society of Canada research and services for people with Multiple Sclerosis. mssociety.ca for more info or phone 250-845-7859. Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11:00 -12:00 and 12:00 -1:00 on Wed. 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. Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfastsfirst Sat. of the month, community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third Thurs. of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Mon. & Fri 10:00 AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Wed. 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Pool: Aquafit, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10
Bulkley Valley CREDIT UNION Lia Long 250-845-1147
Re/Max Houston
2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net Locally owned and operated
Call 250-845-7325 www.realtor.ca
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Since May 1941, Bulkley Valley Credit Union has been building a solid financial institution that members from Burns Lake to the Hazeltons have grown to rely on. People helping people is how we began and we strive to remain people-oriented, both in our financial services and through direct involvement with our communities. We are dedicated to local decision-making and local control, key factors in providing the kinds of services that meet the financial needs of individuals and business members alike.
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AM. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet every Wed. morning from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Childcare is provided. For more info call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, Evelyn 696-3229. The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.
TOPLEY Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs @ 19:00 hrs (7pm). Topley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
GRANISLE The Granisle and District Senior Citizens meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre. Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall. Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 11:00am.
HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH 2365 Copeland Ave. P.O. Box 1480, Houston Phone: 250-845-7117
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Street... What did you learn from the BC Lions?
By Jackie Lieuwen
Courtney Farrell Grade 7
BC Lions inspire Houston youth
“Always believe in yourself and never give up”
Three players from the BC Lions visited Houston Secondary School last Tuesday. Part of their Lions Pride tour, the players talked to kids about life choices, setting goals and working hard and believing in yourself. The talks were broken up with activities and student volunteer competitions Top: Jason Arakgi, BC Lions Linebacker selects volunteers from the Houston Secondary School crowd. Left: Arakgi helps a team of students in a tug-of-war. Jackie Lieuwen photos/Houston Today
Johnny Rink Grade 5
“We learned to believe in ourselves and set goals.”
Travis Dumont Grade 8
“I learned that if you work hard at something, you’ll accomplish it.”
Shanea Yarish and Justice Edger Grade 12
“Always believe in yourself and never give up on your dream.”
Right: Lions linebacker Adam Bighill signs a scarf for Tristan Armstrong at HSS last Tuesday. Bottom: Solomon Elimimian, CFL’s Most Outstanding Player, and fellow linebackers Jason Arakgi and Adam Bighill pose with a group of HSS students. L - R are Hannah Ells, Shantell Gagnon, Rowan Vandenheuvel, Roberta Tiessen and Kelly Alcock.
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