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Calling for air inventory By Jackie Lieuwen + Robin Vander Heide Houston Today

The District of Houston is being urged to petition upper government to protect air quality until inventory is updated. A 2015 State of the Air Report from the BC Lung Association shows that the Bulkley Valley is among the most polluted areas in B.C. in 2014. The concern was brought to Houston council at a meeting last Tuesday. Gina LeHaye presented on behalf of a group of six professionals and technicians in the Bulkley Valley who meet casually to discuss air quality. A letter from the group to council says “it is well known that there is an increase in respiratory and cardiovascular

emergency room visits during episodes of poor air quality.” Air with Fine Particulate Matter (PM>2.5) is of particular concern as it negatively affects health. Houston met the provincial yearly average for PM>2.5, but did not meet 24-hour air quality objectives, LeHaye said. There were 11 days of high PM>2.5 in Houston in 2014, where the Ministry of Environment issued poor air quality warnings. Smithers and Telkwa did not meet 24-hour provincial objectives either. LeHaye says concerns about air quality are much bigger than industry, and include road dust, wood smoke, and other emission sources as well. See AIR on Page 2

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Trucks and sleds from Quesnel to Kitimat raced through the mud pits at the Houston Airport last weekend. Above is Chris Gagnon from Moricetown kicking up mud in the 1,800-horsepower “Bucket Truck.” See page 10 for more photos of the Mud Drags.

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Hatchery working to enhance Bulkley salmon stocks By Bill Phillips Black Press

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just ahead of the tailfin. If you don’t see a fin there, it means the fish was raised in a fish hatchery. If you decide to keep the fish, the Toboggan Creek Salmon and Steelhead Enhancement Society wants the head. They are asking anglers who catch a coho or

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FISH from Page 1 Chinook assessment is carried out in conjunction with the annual egg-takes on the Upper Bulkley Valley, including a helicopter count of salmon spawners in August. The helicopter count is compared to a ground count of one confined section of the river and a total estimate is calculated. The sampling has revealed that about 40 per cent of the fish are adipose-clipped hatchery fish. Many

of the wild fish are a result of the hatchery fish that spawned naturally over the years, O’Neill said says. Chinook numbers in the Skeena watershed have been trending downwards recently and the Bulkley stock remains a species of concern, mainly due to freshwater environmental concerns. The Toboggan Creek coho return last year was estimated at 7,300 spawners with 1,738 (24 per cent) being adipose-clipped

hatchery returns. Last year was one of the best returns ever. The hatchery has operated a counting fence on Toboggan Creek for the past 26 years and sample every coho that enters the creek, in most years. This information is used by the federal fisheries officials to understand the dynamics of the salmon populations. So, if you catch a coho or chinook with its adipose fin

removed, remember to keep the head and turn it in. You will be helping hatchery and fisheries officials learn more about the salmon runs. In addition, you could be eligible to win a prize. All participants will be entered in local and provincial draws for prizes. Get out there, do some fishing, and do your part to help. Last year Henry De Hoog won $250, George Schultze won a rod and reel and Mel Haggard won a reel.

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Cullen Sikkes with a wonderful hatchery chinook salmon landed near Prince Rupert last week. Hatcheries are asking anglers who catch a coho or chinook without an adipose fin to save the head and give it back to the hatchery.

Urging LNG awareness By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

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Wet’suwet’en Chief Karen Ogen is urging people to get informed about LNG. People need to be aware of all the information “from A to Z, the good and the bad of pipelines… then [they] should make an informed decision,” she said. Ogen urges people not to just jump on a band wagon, but learn about the issues. “If fracking is an issue, learn about it. What are the safe practices for fracking?” she said. The Wet’suwet’en Nation released a youtube video July 6 called “Moving Forward” (Nis Ts’edilh), to equip people to make

informed decisions on LNG. The film shows a variety of perspectives from many people impacted by LNG development, including Mayors and First Nation chiefs from Kitimat and Terrace to Burns Lake, Houston and Fort St. John. It also interviews Shell Canada representatives and explains LNG extraction, pipeline transportation, and liquefaction. “This is a very complex issue and we acknowledge the difficulty of what people are being asked to consider,” says Ogen. “We need to come from a balanced approach. On one end of the spectrum, you have complete environmentalists who are

not wanting any sort of development. On the other end of the spectrum, you have people who are sold out to industry and don’t care about the environment, they just want the money. “I think a balanced approach is making sure that you have the highest environmental standards before moving forward,” she said. There are 16 nations in the First Nations Limited Partnership with Pacific Trails Pipeline (PTP). Ogen says First Nations all have concerns about protecting the environment. “There are definite concerns, but it is how we address them and how we make sure that these impacts are not completely devastat-

ing to our waters and to our livelihood,” she said. In the video, Kitselas Chief Joe Bevan from Terrace, spoke of the importance of engaging with LNG to have a say in what happens. “We were to affect some outcomes, like where the pipe was going to go… engaging is definitely the way to go,” he said. The 17-minute film includes several interviews with First Nations leaders who have signed on with PTP explaining why. “Sixteen nations have signed on for PTP, that says there must be some safety mechanisms with LNG... If it’s going to benefit our people, why not?”

Distinguishing emission sources AIR from Page 1 She says the inventory would distinguish between emissions from road dust, wood smoke and other sources by looking at the size of particles. The last Ministry of Environment inventory was in 2001-

2002 and LeHaye says it would take two to three months to update. LeHaye asks Houston council to petition the Ministry to not issue any more industrial emissions permits until an inventory of pollutants

in our regional airshed is done. They also urge council to support other municipalities and raise awareness among local citizens about air quality concerns. This is to “create a strong knowledge base

that will guide sound health and economic decisions in the pursuit of clean air.” For more information regarding BC Lung Association’s report, please see http:// bc.lung.ca/airquality/ stateoftheair-report. html.

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Police ramp up enforcement on Morice Rd By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

RCMP ramped up enforcement on the Morice River Road July 2 to 6. Seven RCMP officers from Prince

George, Quesnel, Smithers, Kitimat and McKenzie patrolled the Morice River Road, Morice West and Chisholm Road for five days. RCMP Sergeant Stephen Rose says

it was primarily to establish a police presence and do traffic enforcement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have received a lot of complaints about the driving down there, and that was capped off

by [the recent crash into the Morice River],â&#x20AC;? he said. Police issued numerous warnings and tickets, including three separate tickets for an uninsured

vehicle, unlicensed driver and impaired driving. Sgt. Rose says they got positive feedback from logging companies, Canfor, and the motoring public.

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A driver fell asleep and flipped his car off Highway 16 near Harmatti Road at 12:50 p.m. June 29. RCMP Sgt. Rose says the driver had minor injuries and the vehicle was a write off. Police ticketed the driver for failing to keep right. By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

A young person rolled an ATV on Howells Road in Topley at 7:30 a.m. June 26. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says one of two occupants was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police ticketed the ATV owner for not having insurance. *** A semi-truck hit a moose on Highway 16 east of Topley at 11:30 p.m. July 2. Sgt. Rose says the moose was killed and the driver was not injured. *** Police stopped a driver who tried to pull over and run at 5:30 p.m. July 2 at Duke Avenue and Riverbank Drive. Sgt. Rose says the driver was impaired more then three times the legal limit. The vehicle was towed and the driver faces charges for impaired driving, operating a vehicle with blood alcohol over 0.08, and driving while prohibited. ***

A vehicle hit a bear on Highway 16 near Anderson Road at noon July 3. Sgt. Rose says the vehicle damage was moderate, occupants were not injured and the bear was not found. *** An ambulance hit a bear at 11 a.m. July 4 on Highway 118 near

Strimbolt Pit. Sgt. Rose says there were no injuries, damage was minor and the bear was not found. *** Police got report of a hit and run on Hagman Crescent at 9:30 a.m. July 6. Sgt. Rose says a dark Subaru was hit on the drivers side

door by an unknown vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. *** Police gave a $598 ticket to the driver of an uninsured vehicle near Irrigation Lake at

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iberal Leader Justin Trudeau came to Vancouver last week to unveil his environmental platform for the Oct. 19 federal election. Trudeau promised an overhaul of the National Energy Board and a vaguely defined intention to work with provinces to impose a “price” on carbon dioxide emissions across the country. Trudeau’s tour took him to the Burnaby facilities of General Fusion, where he stood at his podium before a prototype fusion reactor. This massive octopus of pistons and wires is an attempt to capture the nuclear reaction that powers the sun and other stars. The old joke about controlled fusion is that every 20 years, scientists tell us it’s just 20 years away. If it ever is developed, the process could end our hand-wringing about fossil fuels, replacing them with endless, emission-free energy. This is the type of technological revolution that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s officials indicated would be needed, after Canada announced a pledge with other G7 leaders to make their economies carbon-free by 2100. That’s right, some time within the next 85 years. Clark visited General Fusion in May to announce her new climate action advisory panel, which will give her a plan to take to Paris next December. That’s the next United Nations climate summit, where Trudeau hopes to lead a delegation of premiers to stop the “fossil awards” given to Canada by people in polar bear suits. Asked about the fusion reactor she toured, Clark laughed, comparing it to the time-travel “flux capacitor” from Back to the Future. Trudeau recently told university students that we need to change our concepts of time and space, and he didn’t seem to be kidding. The point here for voters is that these leaders – Harper, Trudeau, Clark and many others – are talking down to you. You aren’t sophisticated enough to understand this climate business. Pope Francis weighed in, assuring us that carbon trading systems are not going to cut it. He warned that our “throwaway culture” views nature “solely as a source of profit and gain,” so people won’t voluntarily do the right thing. He says there is “urgent need” for a “true world political authority” to impose order on the greedy capitalist humans that infest our planet. Presumably this would be the UN, so my advice is to start hoarding candles and cat food now. B.C.’s frozen carbon tax has ceased to have much effect, with gasoline consumption back up over 2008 levels amid the usual volatility of prices. Gasoline is going for around $1.30 a litre, despite the prolonged slump in crude oil prices, and people have basically forgotten about this tax on top of all the other gas taxes. Perhaps B.C. can brag about the Pacific Carbon Trust, which limps along as a government department after its near-death in 2013. The program continues to divert tax dollars from B.C. government operations to purported carbon-saving activities, including paying coastal First Nations not to log the portions of forests that they demanded be preserved. - Tom Fletcher, Black Press

Self-first isn’t selfish I’ve developed a bad habit of putting other people’s needs ahead of my own. Actually, I’ve had this habit my entire life, but lately it’s been getting worse. I know. What mother doesn’t do that? The smart ones, that’s who. There’s a great analogy about being in an emergency on an airplane and placing the oxygen mask on yourself first so you’re able to help those around you. It makes perfect sense. But do I typically help myself before others? Not usually. And I’m especially not doing it now. I’m writing this article in the wee hours of the morning, not because I’ve woken up

early or stayed up late, but because I didn’t go to bed at all. I’ve been pulling a lot of all-nighters recently and only getting three to five hours of sleep the rest of the time. That lack of sleep is catching up with me. I’m more forgetful, less productive and absolutely exhausted. And when it comes time for column writing, I often feel empty, like I have nothing to offer. “You need some me-time,” my 12-yearold daughter, Daisy said yesterday. I agree. I do. For many months I’ve been putting myself on the back burner while concentrating on helping other people. I haven’t been taking

care of myself physically or mentally, and nodding off at the computer while in an upright position has become a common occurrence. This time last year I was doing far better. Despite being extremely busy, I still managed to hike daily, eat healthy and get plenty of sleep. I was also making time to do things I enjoyed. I felt happier and more creative then; I want to feel like that again. But with work, volunteering and family obligations, where do I find the time? “Just do it Mom,” Daisy said. “Go away for a day and only do things for yourself to get used to it. After that, put yourself on

the schedule like you did before. We’ll all be fine.” I knew she was right. I also knew my family would benefit if I followed her advice. We are far more effective at helping others when we are at our best, so I’m going to make taking care of myself a top priority again. Spending at least 10 minutes a day to write in a gratitude journal will be part of that plan. Every time I get into the daily routine of reminding myself of the things in life I’m thankful for, I become a more focused and positive thinker. And that mindset always helps me realize that I should be as loving and respectful to myself as I am with

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“I was just thinking that tourism could be affected. My uncle was going to visit here, but has some health issues so is waiting until October because of the poor air quality.”

“I find it disappointing that three of them were started by cigarette butts.”

“It’s scary. Honestly, just last year there was the fire at China Nose. It’s scary how fast it can happen.”

“Horrible. Latest I heard it was in William’s Lake. I’m not looking forward to it getting any closer to here.”

Fire season shaping up as one of the worst By Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government has spent more than $80 million so far this year battling forest fires, on a pace for one of the worst fire seasons on record. There were 27 new fire starts reported in B.C. on Sunday alone, with 184 active fires being fought across the province and nine evacuation alerts and orders in effect as of Monday affecting 800 homes. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the unusual early dry spell has provincial costs running ahead

of 2003, where devastating fires at Barriere near Kamloops and in the Okanagan destroyed or damaged 238 homes and burned 12 wooden trestles in the Myra Canyon stretch of the historic Kettle Valley Railway. The 2009 fire season is the most expensive on record, with $382 million spent, compared to $375 million in 2003. Those years also saw prolonged drought, but it set in later in the summer. A tree-faller was killed Sunday while working on a fire on the Sunshine Coast, the latest reminder

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of the danger of firefighting. In 2010, two air tanker pilots were killed, and a helicopter pilot died fighting a fire in 2009. There is no budget limit for forest fire expenditures. While the costs have to be accounted for after the season, de Jong said he is more concerned with the continued carelessness of people despite the financial and human costs. “I was driving down the highway yesterday and I saw someone throw a cigarette out of their car,” de Jong said. “Give your head a shake. I don’t know what is wrong with people who wantonly

put other people’s lives and property at risk.” B.C. has often lent its experienced fire crews to other jurisdictions, but in 2009 more than 1,800 people were brought in from most other provinces, the U.S. and even Australia and New Zealand. That may be more difficult this season, with severe conditions across Western Canada. In Saskatchewan, where 12,000 people have fled their homes, Premier Brad Wall announced Monday that up to 1,000 Canadian Forces troops may be called in to help.

Fire help arriving from Ontario and Australia Firefighters and aircraft from Ontario arrived in B.C. Tuesday to help deal with the growing wildfire threat, and more reinforcements are on their way from Australia. Ontario sent 70 firefighters and specialists to Abbotsford and Cranbrook for deployment in the Coastal and Southeast fire centres, with two

skimming aircraft, a “birddog” plane and an air attack officer arriving at the Kamloops fire centre. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said he expects further help to arrive from Australia, with more personnel coming from New Zealand to assist fire crews in Alberta. More assistance has been requested through the Canadian

Interagency Forest Fire Centre, which sent B.C. crews to Alaska, Alberta and Yukon earlier in the season. The B.C. Wildfire Service recorded 23 new fires Monday, with 184 active fires in the province. As of Tuesday there were 40 homes under evacuation order and another 920 on alert. Smoke advisories continued Tuesday

for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, the Sea to Sky corridor, with new advisories for south and eastern Vancouver Island from Campbell River to Victoria, including the Port Alberni area where the Dog Mountain fire continued to grow. The Hawaii Mars water bomber based at Sproat Lake was undergoing testing and crew training, expected

to be ready for service by Thursday. Dr. James Lu of Vancouver Coastal Health said air conditions have improved in southwestern B.C., but smoke advisories remain in place. Very young, elderly and those with chronic lung and heart conditions or diabetes are advised to stay indoors and reduce physical activity, with

air conditioning or filtering if available. A province-wide outdoor fire ban was extended to include the western strip of Vancouver Island known as the “fog zone” as the forecast of hot and dry weather continued. Kurtis Isfeld of the BC Wildfire Service said he is expecting about 30 new fire starts a day for the “foreseeable future.”

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STREAM Care Seven people from Houston and Smithers recently explored the Morice River and Buck Creek systems to learn about salmon and how to care for water ways. The training was led by ZoAnn Morten from Pacific Streamkeepers Federation, and organized by the Houston-based Upper Bulkley River (UBR) Streamkeepers Association. UBR Streamkeepers plan to build a Houston coho hatchery to incubate 10,000 eggs starting this October. Cindy Verbeek photo

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the case and gathered forensic evidence but nothing appears to be missing, Sgt. Rose said. *** A chainsaw was stolen from the property of a home on Teer Road. It was reported at 5:30 p..m. July 1. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. *** Someone stole a pickup from outside a home on Mountainview Drive at midnight July 5. Sgt. Rose says the suspect broke the front door handle and presumably took the keys from inside the house and then jumped in the pickup and drove away. The owner woke up to the sound of the pickup starting and called police. The truck was found undamaged a few hours later near the Rabbit Trail. Police are still investigating and have seized evidence for forensic analysis. *** Someone stole tools and $62 cash from an unlocked vehicle on Hagman Crescent at 10:30 a.m. July 6. Sgt. Rose says police have no suspects.

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Fire season shaping up as one of the worst By Flavio Nienow

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If you’ve noticed the smoky skies and have been following the province-wide fire bans, it will come as no surprise that this fire season is shaping up as one of the worst fire seasons on record. On July 9 alone, there were 197 active fires being fought across the province, with eight states of local emergency due to wildfire, and nine evacuation alerts and orders. On July 9, over 80 properties in the province were on evacuation. Further more, Kurtis Isfeld with the B.C. Wildlife Service said he is expecting about 30 new fire starts a day for the foreseeable future. Needless to say that fire crews stationed in Burns Lake and Houston - the Nadina Fire Zone - have had a busy year to date. There are currently 10 active fires in the Northwest Fire Centre, and one of these active fires is in the Nadina Fire Zone. The 437-hectare wildfire is located on the east side of Whitesail Lake within Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, about 91 kilometres southwest of Houston. According to the B.C. Wildlife Service, the fire was sparked by lightning

likely remain in place for at least another week. Failure to abide by the Wildfire Act, including open burning restrictions, can result in a $345 fine, an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, a fine of up to $100,000 and/ or one year in jail. For the latest information on wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit ww.bcwildfire.ca

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The 3,450-hectare wildfire on China Nose last August is close in people’s minds as wildfires crop up across B.C. At its peak, the China Nose fire evacuated 120 homes with another 574 homes on evacuation alert. and no structures are threatened at this time. Wildfire danger rating remains “high” to “extreme” throughout the province, and continuing dry and hot weather may result in increased fire activity and smoke. Smoke may continue to drift into Burns Lake, Houston and the Southside. Help is coming from across the world to help the province deal with the growing wildfire threat. Ontario sent 70 firefighters and specialists to Abbotsford and Cranbrook for deployment in the coastal and southeast fire centres, with two skimming aircraft, a “bird-

dog” plane and an air attack officer arriving at the Kamloops fire centre. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said he expects further help to arrive from Australia and New Zealand. It is estimate that the B.C. government has spent more than $80 million so far this year battling forest fires. The 2009 fire season is the most expensive on record, with $382 million spent, compared to $375 million in 2003. Those years also saw prolonged drought, but it set in later in the summer. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the unusual early dry spell has provincial costs

running ahead of 2003. While the costs have to be accounted for after the season, de Jong said he is more concerned with the continued carelessness of people despite the financial and human costs. “I was driving down the highway yesterday and I saw someone throw a cigarette out of their car,” de Jong said. “Give your head a shake. I don’t know what is wrong with people who wantonly put other people’s lives and property at risk.” Thomson added that lightning-caused fires obviously cannot be controlled, but human-caused fires can. “We need everyone

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Chip run for cancer room July 25 The fourth annual Chip Run is fast approaching! It is a Motor Cycle Poker Run, Silent Auction and Dance set for Saturday, July 25 at the Smithers Legion. The name “Chip Run” is sometimes mistaken for the use of poker chips,

however, the run was first started in memory of Bob Spooner, who, for 15 years worked as the local rep for Frito Lay. He was the Chip Man! Cancer took his life in 2011 at age 45. He had spent some time at the Cancer Treatment room and indicated there was a

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need and we knew we could help. We started the Chip Run! Thus, ALL money raised at this event is given to the Cancer Treatment Room of the Smithers Hospital. This room is used by people from all over the valley battling cancer or have used this room, some,

unfortunately losing their battle to this dreaded disease. The staff at this treatment room are nothing short of phenomenal! A five person committee decides how the funds will be spent. Last year a new, badly needed ice machine was

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from Topley to the Hazeltons are canvassed for donations. A wide variety of items are set out at the Silent Auction. Monetary donations and money raised from the Poker Run are also added to the fund. After the 2014 event, a cheque for $4000 was presented to the Cancer Treatment Room. The donations

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“We raised $4000 last year for the Smithers cancer room.”

received are a wonderful reflection of the support for the Cancer Room. If you want to donate, make cheques to the “Community Cancer Care Team” with a note saying fourth Annual Chip Run. It is tax deductible and receipts are mailed. Any items for the Silent Auction are most welcome as well! All bikes are welcome! The Motor Cycle Poker Run gathers at 10 a.m. at the Smithers Harley Davidson store where you can buy your poker hands. Each hand is $5 with no limit to hands purchased. The ride leaves at 11 a.m. going West to Kitwanga, stopping along the way and back to play a poker hand. The final hand is played in Smithers, at a BBQ for the riders and their passengers. Commemorative t-shirts are available for purchase and this year a patch has been designed and will be for sale as well. After the Poker Run, the Silent Auction and Dance is held at the Smithers Legion. Doors will open at 8 PM with dancing from 9 until 2 PM. Tickets are available at the door: Couple $25 and a single ticket is $15. There is a DJ with great dance music, a Midnight Lunch available and Designated Drivers to get everyone home safe. No Minors. We encourage everyone to come out for this fun filled evening and at the same time, supporting a most worthwhile cause. You do not have to participate in the Poker Run to be able to attend the dance! Come on out and help us Pay It Forward! For more information, please call 250 845 3200. - Submitted

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Houston Mud Drags drew a great crowd last weekend. Stands were packed and competitors from Kitimat to Prince George races trucks through the pits. Top left: Jamie-Lee McEwen and Krystal Jaarsma race through the mud pits. Top right: Dalton Callies and Murray Sullivan show off the mud after their run. Above: Jason LeBlanc sends mud flying as he rockets through the pits.

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Left: Matt Barg in the “Buckshot” splashes up mud on volunteer Damon Barendregt. Barg came from Fort St. James to compete in the Houston mud. Above: Sean Orser from Prince George races the “Power Wagon” through the pits against Chris Godfry from Kitimat.

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Hawkair will halt its daily service out of Smithers August 1. Company president Jay Dilley says there just aren’t enough passengers flying out of Smithers to Vancouver every day to warrant keeping the flights going. He said there are a number of factors impacting the passenger numbers. “It’s not a problem unique one area,” he said, adding passenger traffic at Vancouver International Airport is down 10 per cent. Dilley said with the oil and gas and mining sectors slowing, air traffic through the Smithers airport has been impacted. Another factor has been WestJet drawing people to Northwest Airport in Terrace. Hawkair will also continue to offer daily flights out of Terrace. “We are inviting all of Smithers to continue to enjoy our service out of Terrace,” Dilley said, adding Hawkair will continue to be involved in, and support, Smithers. He added Hawkair will continue to keep an eye on the Smithers market with an eye to possibly returning. Hawkair does have pilots, flight attendants, and customer service agents based in Smithers. Dilley said the pilots will be offered positions, but will have to relocate. However, the flight attendants and customer service agents will be laid off. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said he and council are disappointed with the decision. “Hawkair has been a valuable contributor to our community through its quality service and generous support for our local events, teams and initiatives,” Bachrach said in a press release. “As Hawkair has in the past restarted its Smithers service after suspending it, we remain open to any opportunities to welcome Hawkair as our business partner

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Due to drops in passengers, Hawkair will stop flights out of Smithers August 1. again in the future.” Bachrach said the Smithers airport manager will be briefing council on how the Hawkair decision will impact airport revenues. Bachrach said the Town of Smithers is committed to working with Air Canada and the other companies that operate out of the Smithers Regional Airport to “ensure our facility is as efficient, convenient and competitive as possible and to realize the unique development potential our airport offers. We remain confident in the outlook for Smithers and the Bulkley Valley and committed to the long-term development plan for our town. Our stable, diverse economy continues to attract investment and we are a location of choice for new residents.” S ke e n a - B u l k l e y Valley MP Nathan Cullen added he is also disappointed about the loss of Hawkair in Smithers. “I hope they’ll come back,” he said Thursday. “I love the service they provide and I love the way they run their company.” Cullen said the key for companies like Hawkair to succeed is customers and fair environment to compete in. “It’s a very competitive business and they’re going up against the big carriers,” Cullen said. Smithers Chamber of Commerce manager Heather Gallagher said the

two-time winner of the chamber’s Business of the Year award, has been a valuable and appreciated member of the business community. “Thanks to Hawkair, operating out of our airport, we have enjoyed competitive rates in flights to Vancouver,” she said in an email. “As in any business, they can only operate

if it makes financially feasible sense to do so. They needed ‘more seats in the seats.’ If we, as consumers, think ‘use them or lose them’ each time we make a purchase decision and choose to utilize the services of local businesses we stand a greater chance of providing an environment for their success. When we spend more of our money

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here at home where we have our jobs and raise our families, we’ll give the opportunity for our local businesses to thrive in an extremely competitive environment.” She added the chamber looks forward to the possibility that current conditions will change and Hawkair can again look to Smithers as a key destination.

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Job Posting – Knockholt Landfill Staffing Positions The Regional District is seeking three individuals to work at the Knockholt Landfill, which is located approximately 8km east of Houston, BC, commencing September 1, 2015. A landfill compactor, excavator with thumb, crawler dozer, dump truck and roll-off truck will be used at the facility. The hours of operation of the Knockholt Landfill are Monday through Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm, closed Statutory Holidays. The three positions available are as follows: Employee 1 will work 5 days per week (Monday through Friday), 9 hours per day, for a total of 45 hours every week. Employee 2 will work under an averaging agreement, 7 days on (Monday through Sunday) followed by 7 days off, 9 hours per day, for a total of 63 hours every two weeks. Employee 3 will work under an averaging agreement, 7 days on (Monday through Sunday) followed by 7 days off, 9 hours per day, for a total of 63 hours every two weeks. All three positions are permanent, full time and offer a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package following the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. The general duties of the landfill staff will be: • Daily operations of the landfill including directing vehicle traffic to proper unloading zones, use of heavy equipment to spread and compact the garbage, hauling cover soil, unloading public drop off bins at the landfill active face, plowing snow in the winter and grading roads in the summer; • Maintaining a clean and accessible public drop off area, conducting regular inspections of the electric fence and ensuring that the on-site weigh scale is operational; • Greeting and assisting the public in the proper disposal of waste materials; • General maintenance of on-site equipment; • Monitoring, reporting and documentation of landfill activities including recycling initiatives. Skills that the landfill staff should possess: • Good public relations skills; • Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions; • Be safety conscious; • An ability to keep an organized and clean and tidy site, including the ability to correctly fill out paperwork and documentation; • Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment including loaders, excavators with thumbs, crawler dozers, dump trucks and roll-off trucks. Experience with the above equipment in earthwork and road building construction activities where achievement of proper elevation and grading is desired. Resumes which include a detailed description of relevant experience will be accepted until 3:00pm, Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Regional District office in Burns Lake. Please indicate on the resume if you wish to be considered for one or all of the available positions. Resumes may be faxed to 250-6923305 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

COMMUNITY PHOTO FEATURE

Houston Gospel Festival Music resounded through Jamie Baxter Park and the streets of Houston last weekend. The Houston Gospel Festival featured a wide variety of music styles and a host of original songs. The stage features local talent as well as performers from as far as Vancouver and Hazelton and Terrace. Top left: Erica, Allianna, Anna, Lucas and Paul enjoy the bouncy castle at the Gospel Festival last weekend.

Left: Christian Weller from Burns Lake and Randy Lieuwen and Gerrit Keegstra sing a few songs for the gathered crowd. Top right: Wendall, Iris and Samantha Unger kick off the music festival with praise. A worship team from Burns Lake, the Unger family came to Houston for the weekend festival. Middle right: Cindy Verbeek performs a few of her original songs, accompanied by Al Trumpah. Above: Music from the beautiful amphitheatre at Jamie Baxter Park could be heard across town. Jackie Lieuwen photos/Houston Today

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