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Houston will see two doctors come to town by February if all goes well. Northern Health’s local health service administrator Cormac Hikisch revealed that Houston was earmarked to get a second family physician because of the “urgent need for a primary care practice.” “If successful, we could have two international medical graduate physicians on the ground in February 2016 if all goes according to our plan,” said Hikisch. The doctors were drawn from the province’s Practice Ready See DOCTORS on Page 3
UBCM considers recall and accountability resolution to B.C. – no other province or territory has a system in place for removing elected representatives from office between elections. In the United States, recall laws exist in over half of the states. “I am very proud of our council for supporting this resolution to the UBCM,” said Repen. “It is a strong statement on their behalf that they also believe in municipal politicians being accountable for their performance while in office.”
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Renovations at health centre begun in anticipation of new doctors By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today
Renovations at the health centre have commenced as it prepares for the arrival of new doctors. The renovations will create two physician’s offices which function as examination rooms, two separate examination rooms and a waiting room and reception. It promises to transform the health centre into a primary care clinic which would make the health centre a one-stop clinic for most illnesses. “It’s going quite well actually. It’s probably been a bit quicker than we had anticipated,” said site coordinator Sally Sullivan. “Once we’ve got started things have changed quickly and we’ve got local contractors doing the work.” “They have all been excellent about fitting this project in amongst the other things they already had on the go.” The renovations started in early September, Sullivan revealed. “We’re getting really close to having most of the plumbing done,
most of the electrical is done. So it’s just getting the walls up and the floor done,” she said. “I will anticipate maybe the better part of a month and we should be completed.” Northern Health funded the renovations through property taxes, and has set aside $55,000 to renovate the health centre, among other projects. Northern Health estimated that for the past 15 to 20 years, Houston’s health centre has not served as a family practice clinic. “So this is foundational to providing i n t e r- p ro f e s s i o n a l , primary care in a community setting. This is not happened in over a decade,” said local health service administrator Cormac Hikisch. Hikisch emphasized that the renovations support the health centre’s goal of providing longitudinal primary care. “Longitudinal” suggests that patients will get advice from a permanent doctor who will get to know them over time, and “primary care” suggests that the health centre will become the location where patients can undergo
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Renovations at Houston Health Centre will include two physician’s offices, two separate examination rooms, waiting room and reception area. general and more specialized treatments within its premises. “We’re just really for tunate to be able to bring all of that under one roof,” said Sullivan. “All primary care clinics are not technically under one roof. So that’s where we have a real benefit – being able to work in this one building together where it’s easy to communicate with the other team members.” “So they might say, ‘Oh, you need a lab test,’ and off they go down the hallway, rather than driving through town,” said Hikisch.
The health centre will still have some limits to its treatment options, Hikisch warned. “At some point at our health care journeys, we need more specialized or higher levels of care,” said Hikisch. “The examplepeople often give is cardiac intervention or neurosurgery. You’re not going toget that in small towns.” “You’re likely to go to UBC for neurosurgery, you’re likely to go St. Paul’s Hospital for cardiac. Or if you have cancer, we don’t do chemotherapy here.”
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Assessment program which fast tracks the certification process for international doctors. They go through a series of examinations and a practicum. When successfully licensed as a doctor, they are bonded to serve a small community for three years. Hikisch does not foresee any issues unless the doctors fail the program. “The major hurdle will be if one or both of them don’t get through the competency exam. That’s the big hiccup,” said Hikisch. “I’m optimistic because this is the second round of Practice Ready Assessment process. The first round there were 15 physicians, all 15 passed.” “So that’s indicated to me that the screening process for these international graduates is good at the outset.” While the second doc-
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tor’s details are not clear yet, Hikisch said that the first doctor came to visit Houston with his family in early September. “We had a Dr. Odoh and his family come through Houston just two weeks ago, and was welcomed by leaders in Houston and other members of the community,” said Hikisch during the interview. “Spent a wonderful weekend here; I understand he had dinner at someone’s home and I think he was at one of the festivals.” “I met with him the following day on Monday and he was very positive and excited to be given the opportunity to see Houston and is hoping to move here.” Dr. Onoura Odoh is from Nigeria and has a few more examinations to go through. “He will be in Vancouver in early October completing a week-long certification
exam process and then once successful, he’ll then do a 16week practicum performance assessment in Smithers,” said Hikisch. Hikisch predicts great improvement in Houston’s health care with two permanent doctors here which can get to know their patients and treat a range of illnesses locally, a crucial part of “longitudinal primary care”. “It’ll be huge. Right now we don’t have longitudinal primary care in Houston, so it will be an enormous improvement,” said Hikisch. “We’re hopeful that two physicians is the right number of physicians to support family practice in Houston.” “But certainly, that will be monitored closely with the community and with medical staff throughout the Bulkley Valley, and if we need to invest further, then that becomes a priority.”
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his is the time of year that bears roam around looking for food as they prepare for winter. This year, we had an early spring with warm temperatures that produced great berry crops, which kept the bears well fed. However, the berry crops and other sources of vegetation, which make up 80 per cent of a bear’s diet, are drying up now. They are on the prowl now for food and lots of it. Bears need huge stores of fat to survive the winter and they can consume up to 20,000 calories a day. They become voracious eaters in the fall, and when they cannot get what they need in the bush, bears start looking for fast food – also known as human food. Local conservation officers are receiving a lot of calls about increased bear sightings in the South Cariboo, as they migrate to where food is easier to find – in our neighbourhoods. Hungry bears are going to go where there is an abundance of food – gardens, fruit trees and garbage or other rotting food on our property. Bears have a keen sense of smell – much keener than that of a dog – and that helps them locate food at great distances. Sows will pass on their skills of garbage rummaging and other urban foraging to their cubs – the same skills they learned from their mothers. Once a bear becomes habituated to human food, it leads to potential conflict with humans, which is dangerous for both the bears and humans. Conservation officers are then forced to destroy a family of bears and nobody likes that. So, we must take care of the attractants that lure bears to our homes. However, they will move through our neighbourhoods without stopping if we bearproof our yards. If we don’t, they will quickly harvest fruit trees, our gardens and berry bushes. So we have to pick up the fruit that falls under the trees and harvest the crops early. Bears also love bird feeders because they’re a great source of calories, so it’s best to wait to put the feeders out until after the bears go into hibernation. They are also attracted compost, pet food and barbecues, so all of these have to be managed properly. It’s important to know that garbage accounts for 55 per cent of the calls the Conservation Officer Service receives about bear sightings. So, we have to make sure we handle our garbage responsibly. If we leave garbage in cans that aren’t secured or locked in an outbuilding, it’s going to attract any bears that are in the area. To learn how to properly manage your garbage and bear proof your property, go to https://wildsafebc.com. It’s an excellent website to learn about bear proofing. If we don’t manage attractants properly, we are ultimately responsible for garbage-habituated bears and, eventually, their demise. -Ken Alexander 100 Mile House Free Press
Get out of the doghouse and get online By Lori Welbourne On a brighter note
If you or someone you know finds or loses a pet, post it on Facebook as soon as possible. If you are not on the most popular social media site in Canada, send the picture and details to someone who is, and ask them to post it for you. This advice is intended for everyone who cares about animals, and that includes Dog Control, SPCA and rescue groups. When a tiny white Maltese went missing on August 30th, her family immediately posted a lost ad to Facebook. It was shared by many, but could not be cross referenced with any found ads because none were placed by the dog pound that had her for days, or the rescue group that had her the week after that. BZ was clearly not a stray. She was a lost dog wearing a red harness dropped off by a good samaritan who’d found her. Unfortunately she wasn’t microchipped or wearing a collar with an identity tag. She also wasn’t licensed since she
lives out of town. She did have a tattoo however - it was just too faded to read. As her family frantically searched in a rural area of Kelowna where they’d been camping, BZ was safe at the dog pound. Valerie and Dwayne Bell hadn’t thought to call there though. They were too busy putting up pictures, knocking on doors and talking to everyone they saw. Fearing she’d been taken by wildlife after days of finding nothing, the family was advised to call Dog Control just in case. Val had already spoken with the SPCA and was told they knew of no dogs matching her description. She then called Dog Control and left a message. They didn’t call back until September 10th when they informed the Bell’s the 72 hour holding period had expired and BZ had been re-homed. Shocked to hear this, Valerie rushed over to speak with them in person and was met with insolence by the young woman at the front. Val requested they call whoever had her pup to let
them know her family was desperate to get her back. She was rudely told no, and that all adoptions were final. “I pleaded for them to just make a call and give the adoptive owners the option,” Val said. “But she refused. She claimed our dog came to them in very rough shape, needed dental and eye surgery and had sat in her lap for two days.” Tearfully Val explained to her that BZ was 13 years old, had arthritis, was blind in one eye and recently had surgery to remove some teeth. She’d had her beloved pet since she was a puppy and because she’d always been high strung and eccentric, she knew her old dog would be too anxious and stressed to survive in a new home. “She had the compassion of a stick,” Val said of the employee. “I told her she didn’t have a heart and left bawling.” Not willing to give up, the distressed owner took it up with a superior who agreed to make a call. That resulted in being told the same thing: there was nothing they could do, it was done.
Val warned she’d keep fighting for BZ and took her story to the media. After a CTV News interview aired on September 13th she received an anonymous call telling her to look on the Okanagan Small Dog and Rescue website. Sure enough BZ was on the adoption page and re-named Peanut. When she contacted Wendy McIntyre at the rescue she was told if they hadn’t taken her, the dog probably would have been euthanized. She was also informed her blind eye had been removed at a veterinary hospital. The rescue agreed to tell the 90-year-old adoptive owner about the situation and BZ was promptly given back. “She won’t let me out of her site for a second,” Val said. “She’s a mess. She cries all night unless I’m right there touching her.” All of this likely would have been avoided if Dog Control or the rescue had simply placed a lost ad on Facebook when they got her. There’s an amazing
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community of animal lovers that share lost and found pictures to different Facebook pages as well as their own. With so many people working together to reunite pets with their families, the Bell’s would have been alerted if a picture of BZ had been posted. Some Dog Controls, SPCA’s and rescues are already doing this with their own Facebook pages and websites - it’s high time for the rest to follow suit. All of them should be posting every single pet they get in, and every single pet put up for adoption. There are well over a hundred stolen and missing dogs in the Okanagan since last year. Some have fallen victim to depraved dognappers or wild animals, and others have been re-homed or euthanized before they had a chance to be found. BZ is not the first, and she won’t be the last, but communicating on Facebook and posting every critter will minimize the possibility of cherished pets falling through the cracks. Transparency and interaction with the public is long overdue.
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“We gave $3000 to the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club, who used the money for upgrades to the cross country ski trails.”
“WinterFest gets people out doing activities that maybe they can’t normally afford or aren’t willing to pay for, but they get to test it out and then just stick to the ones they like. There was a huge increase to membership at the ski club last year.”
“We ran 2nd annual WinterFest, sponsored Mother’s Day Run, provided funding to two organizations in town, participated in Canada Day celebrations with a bike parade. We promote healthy active living in Houston.”
“HLL has been doing the literacy brunch forever and its been successful, but partnering with ACT and WinterFest got the word out and people were able to come and celebrate family literacy.”
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Retail, real estate keep B.C. in black The B.C. government is on track for a surplus of $277 million for the fiscal year ending next spring, despite a costly forest fire season and a continued decline in revenues from natural gas and other resource revenues. Finance Minister Mike de Jong released results from the first quarter of the year Tuesday, showing the surplus down $7 mil-
lion from the budget forecasts made in February. It showed revenues higher than expected from income taxes and property transfer tax, as well as continued rapid growth in retail sales and sales tax revenues. Government spending is now forecast to be $381 million more than the budget, with costs of this year’s forest fire season above $300 million. That’s
more than last year, but still below the total for 2009 and B.C.’s worst fire year, 2003. With similar surpluses expected for the next two years, de Jong said the government has room for some “modest” spending increases on programs. But the main emphasis remains paying down operating debt left from the deficit years that followed the financial crisis of
2008. De Jong said the current trend would see operating debt paid off by 2019-20, for the first time since the 1970s. Capital debt for major construction continues to grow, but not as quickly as the size of the economy. The B.C. economy continues to add employment, but less than one half of one per cent per year. NDP finance critic
Carole James said manufacturing and forestry are struggling while the B.C. Liberal government maintains its focus on natural gas exports. “We’re almost at the four-year mark for the premier’s jobs plan, and here we are, continuing to see less than half of the number they predicted in terms of job growth,” James said. The opposition has
focused on the government’s reduced spending on post-secondary education, and charging adults $550 per credit for high school courses they take after graduation, in order to qualify for further studies. “Now’s the time that we should be providing support for people who want to retrain, who want to go back to school, who want to look for
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher for those job opportunities,” James said.
Seniors advocate finds holes in home support By Tom Fletcher Black Press
A third of people caring for a frail senior at home are in distress, and yet some provincial supports such as adult day programs remain under-used, according to a new report from B.C.’s Seniors Advocate. A survey of health assessments for 30,000 B.C. seniors found that the majority of those who report fatigue and other stresses from caring for a relative or friend aren’t using provincial programs. B.C. offers three kinds of respite services, adult day programs, respite beds in care fa-
cilities that offer care for up to 30 days at a time, and home support visits from care aides. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie said availability of programs is better in urban areas than rural ones, but in general B.C. offers less respite care than Alberta and has more unpaid caregivers reporting distress. Mackenzie says increasing availability for adult day programs could reduce emergency visits from complex home care patients by a third, and hospital admissions by half, detecting medication or other health problems before they produce a
hospital visit. One puzzling result from the survey is that while there are waiting lists for adult day programs in B.C., one out of four spaces is empty each day. Mackenzie said there may be logistical problems with home care patients, such as a need to attend medical appointments at the same time as the day program is offered. Mackenzie isn’t suggesting governmentpaid substitutes can replace volunteer caregivers, most of whom are spouses or other relatives, but says they should have more opportunities to take a break.
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“Caregivers do it all,” she said. “Sometimes it is is simple as driving mum
“Sometimes it is dropping in on mum and dad at the end of the work day and other
who you are, cannot be left alone and must be fed and toileted.” Health Minister
“Increasing availability for adult day programs could reduce emergency visits by a third, and hospital admissions by half, detecting medication or other health problems before they produce a hospital visit.”
to the doctor’s office. Other times it is as complicated as insulin injections or changing catheter bags.
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times it is living with your wife of 65-plus years as she surrenders to the ravages of dementia, does not know
Terry Lake said the province has increased investments in home health services over the past 10 years, and
is working with health authorities to shift from hospital to homecare as the population ages. Mackenzie said the number of adult day program clients and days utilized has declined in the last three years, and the number of respite beds at care facilities also appears to be down. The survey found that only half of the clients registered for home support reported receiving a home visit in the previous seven days. The report and other services are available at the Seniors Advocate website, www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca.
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Eye On Education Welcome Back! A great start to a new school year has the School District looking forward to the many learning experiences that are going to happen for our students and staff. In September our district is very fortunate to be hosting Dr. Yong Zhao. He is one of the world’s leading thinkers on transforming education in the 21st century. Dr. Zhao will be holding sessions for our teachers, administrators, students and the general public. It will be a great learning experience for all and quite a unique opportunity in the valley. This fall our district, like many around the Province, will be working with the new K-9 curriculums before their mandatory use next September. Teachers and schools will be learning more about the “big ideas” in the curriculum and the more personalized approach to student engagement and learning.
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Shauna, Mary, Laney and Eryn were among the crowd of kids to hit the slopes sledding at this year’s Winterfest in February. Houston ACT is now in the process of planning their 3rd Annual WinterFest event. It will take place February 5-8, so mark your calendars and get ready for the old favourites, like street hockey, skating, sledding and hot chocolate, curling, cross country skiing, and much more. By Robin Vander Heide Houston Today
Houston ACT. The name is thrown about at different
town events, but who are they and what do they do for our community? The committee, an initiative of the
This year we look forward to an expansion on the use of technology system wide. Videoconferencing between our Secondary Schools is expanding, as are the use of Ipads in many schools. Coding for computers will also be a part of more classrooms this year. Outdoor education has always been a popular subject at the secondary schools but increasingly this content is being covered in our elementary schools. This year a more formal arrangement is happening at Walnut Park, where outdoor education will be an integrated component to all grade 7 classrooms. Our trades programing continues to evolve with Intro to Trades being offered at Houston Secondary for the first time. Already we are hearing great things from our students about this opportunity. In October, some of our elementary teachers will be attending a pro-d session on “Maker Days”. These are days when learning the curriculum comes through hands on experiential lessons like learning how to build go – karts. Learning activities like these have occurred in our district before, but with a larger group of teachers receiving some training, more students will have these learning experiences. These are just a few of the new and wonderful learning opportunities happening in our schools. More engaged students mean increased and deeper learning, which is what all of our professionals strive for. Have a great year! From the Board of School District No.54- (Bulkley Valley)
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Ski Club, which used the funds to upgrade it’s cross country ski trails, and the HOPE Society, which used the funds to provide food vouchers for the Pleasant Valley Community Market. Houston ACT hopes to sponsor more groups like this in the future. As the weather turns colder, Houston ACT is in the process of planning their 3rd Annual WinterFest event. It will take place February 5-8, so mark your calendars and
- Dawn Potvin much more. And watch for new and exciting activities added to this year’s schedule of events. If you or your group would like to volunteer for this year’s WinterFest activities, please contact the committee at info@houstonact.ca. If you would like to find out more about Houston ACT, like them on Facebook or visit their webpage: www.houstonact.ca, which is a great bulletin board for different clubs and activities going on in town.
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With the improved salmon count, commercial harvest is now permitted on Babine Lake. By Flavio Nienow Black Press
In the story ‘Sockeye salmon count improves’ published in the Lakes District News’ Aug. 26 edition, after a late sockeye salmon return, Lake Babine Nation was considering opening commercial harvest on Babine Lake.
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(SFC) has recently sent a letter to Fisheries and Oceans Canada condemning their decision to open commercial fishing in some areas of the Skeena watershed. “This late opening decision completely undermines and makes a mockery of our months of consultations,” said
“Fishing season might be extended even further.”
Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam said commercial harvest is now permitted with a 20,000 salmon license quota. Chief Adam said that depending on how the harvest goes and the salmon count, the fishing season might be extended even further this year. The sockeye salmon return was particularly late this year. However, even with the improved salmon count estimated at 1.16 million, this year’s sockeye return is still drastically lower than the pre-season estimate of over three million. The Skeena Fisheries Commission
- Chief Wilf Adam the SFC in a letter sent to Fisheries and Oceans Canada. “Fisheries and Oceans Canada has, by this action, disregarded any credibility in such consultations.” The SFC has requested that Fisheries and Oceans Canada cancel the opening of commercial fishery on the Skeena stocks. Michelle Imbeau, Communications Advisor for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, explained that the unusual run timing of Skeena sockeye led to a “change in the planned harvest method.” “This [change in the planned harvest method] was to ensure
that commercial fishing would be carefully controlled and monitored to ensure careful management of the returning stocks,” said Imbeau. Chief Adam said he does not oppose commercial fishing on
Babine Lake. “The fish that we’re after are surplus fish that will die in the lake anyway,” said Chief Adam, referring to the enhanced sockeye that go to Babine Lake’s manmade spawning channels.
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Chief Adam said Lake Babine Nation will continue to closely monitor the harvest on Babine Lake.
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The great city of Jericho stood in the way of the children of Israel occupying the land God had promised them. It was a literal fortress with formidable walls around it. As Joshua approached the city, I’m sure some of his thoughts were; “How will we conquer this city? What military plans should I make? How should I proceed?”, then Joshua saw someone standing in front of him with a drawn sword. When Joshua asked him whose side he was on, he indicated that he was on neither side, but that he was the captain of the LORD’s army. Joshua fell at his feet and worshiped God. After this God informed Joshua how He would conquer the city. God miraculously had the walls fall down, as the people shouted, without any intervention of man (Joshua 6:16). Incidentally, the broken down walls are still there as evidence of the mighty hand of God interceding for his people. What can we learn from this today? Certainly we can marvel at the amazing power of God, but I think that the greatest lesson we can learn is that God is the Captain, he is the boss, he is the leader and we are the followers. He has a plan and only as we fall under his command and sovereignty will we ever have true victory in our lives over the enormous, impossible problems we face. Do we have an impossible situation in our life? Are there hardships that we cannot overcome? Does life seem impossible? God wants us to personally surrender ourselves to Him. When we do, we will find his direction, his guidance and his power to live this live as he planned for it to be. He does not want to just help us out in our situation; he wants us to submit to him as our Captain. May we learn a lesson from Joshua. “At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground in reverence. ‘I am at your command,’ Joshua said ‘What do you want your servant to do?’” Joshua 5:14 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner
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PIGGING OF THE WATERMAINS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Please be advised there will be pigging of the watermains in your neighbourhood today. Please minimize water usage from 8:00am to 5:00pm as you may experience discoloured water. There may be residual colour left in your service lines as the process is completed. Please run your water until it returns to a clear colour. If you continue to have discolouration in your water, please call Don Hounsell, Manager of Engineering and Operations @ 250-845-2238 and provide your address so we can follow up on any issues. We hope to be done in your neighbourhood in 2 to 3 days unless there are any complications. If complications arise, you will be notified. As well, radio ads will announce every morning, any changes or problems with the schedule.
Zone 1 Sept 23-25 East Valley Road Avalon Street Star Street Dominion Avenue Avalon Way Baggerman Cres. 9th Street 10th Street 11th Street 12th Street 13th Street 14th Street 15th Street Copeland Avenue Poulton Avenue Butler Avenue Cataline Crescent Winter Avenue Duke Avenue
Zone 2 Sept 25-26 6th Street 5th Street 4th Street 3rd Street Benson Avenue Copeland Avenue
Zone 3 Sept 26-29 13th Street 14th Street Pearson Street Hagman Crescent Tweedie Avenue Hungerford Drive Cooper Road Parish Road Gillespie Road Jewel Road Walker Road
Zone 4 Sept 30 – Oct 2 Caledonia Avenue Kanata Avenue Hillside Drive Pearson Road Sullivan Drive Olson Road Nadina Way Nadina Place Elliot Crescent Gould Road Lahti Road Middleton Road
Zone 5 Sept 30 – Oct 2 Tweedie Avenue Nadina Avenue 5th Street 3rd Street
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Newsletter ~ September 23rd, 2015 edition Solid Fuel Letter of Support Heating Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons! Upcoming Council Meetings:
TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project
The District of Houston signed a letter of support for the TransCanada Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project. For more information regarding this letter, and to read the letter, please visit www.houston.ca.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 The above meetings are held at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street. The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca
Website: www.houston.ca Please visit the website for info on: • Council Meeting Agendas • Pool Schedule • Arena Schedule • Important Public Notices • Tenders & Job Opportunities • Lost Dogs
Municipal Office Hours The Municipal Office located at 3367 – 12th Street is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on statutory holidays) Email: doh@houston.ca Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429
For Public Works Emergencies (example: water main break) Call the Municipal Office @ 250-845-2238 for a recorded message with the contact number of the person on call.
Pool & Gym Phone: 250-845-7420 Email: reception@houston.ca
Arena Phone: 250-845-7432
Burning Permits Required All open burning within the District of Houston requires a Burning Permit all year round. To obtain a permit contact the Fire Department at 250-845-2250
Houston council unanimously voted to send a letter of support for TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink pipeline project.
Business licenses required
The District of Houston is reminding its residents that anyone doing business within the District of Houston requires a Business License. If the business is no longer current, and a license is not required, please contact the Municipal Office to request cancellation of the license.
Dogs running at large
The District has received a lot of complaints regarding dogs running at large, a reminder that all dogs are required to be either on a leash or chained up or in a fenced in yard and of course that all dogs are required to have a pet license that is issued from the District of Houston for any dogs over the age of 6 months. When you are out enjoying a walk with your pet, please be mindful to have your pet on a leash and carry a plastic bag so that you can clean up after your pet.
Sani-dump still open
There is no set date for when the sani-dump station will be closed. At this time it is weather dependent.
Leisure Facility Programs Annual Pool Maintenance Shut Down
minute workout promises to have you sweating right from the first to last minute.
Swim Lessons:
• Full Facility Closure: Monday October 5 • Regular Gym Hours Resume Tuesday Tuesday: 9am-8pm Wednesday: 6am-8pm Thursday: 9am-8pm Friday: facility reopens. Toonie Swim all day 6am-8pm
October 7 - November 9 (7 classes) Monday/Wednesday’s 6:00-6:45pm Location: Houston Community Hall Cost: $56
Starfish, Duck, Sea Turtle 5:306:00pm Sea Otter 4:00-4:30pm Salamander 5:00-5:30pm Sunfish 5:30-6:00pm Crocodile/Whale 4:30-5:00pm SK 1/2 4:00-4:30pm SK 3/4 5:30-6:00pm SK 5/6 4:45-5:30pm SK 7/8 4:00-4:45pm SK 9/10 4:30-5:30pm
October 5-9th
Please bear with the mess of the facility throughout this week as staff work hard to do deep cleaning and painting. Family change room will be available for gym users.
Intro to Boot Camp 101
This introduction to Boot Camp 101 is geared towards all women of any fitness level. Whether you are looking at getting back into fitness or are looking to change your current routine up: our 45
Evening Power Fit
This moderate to high intensity aquafit class offers a variety of moves to challenge both mind and body. Classes begin with a moderate warm up followed by cardio and strength training exercises. End the class with cool down and stretching in the leisure pool. October 14 - November 25 (no class November 11) 12 classes - $57.75 Monday/Wednesday’s 7:00-7:45pm
October 20 - November 19 (Tuesday/Thursdays)
October 17 - December 19 (Saturday’s) Starfish, Duck, Sea Turtle 11:0011:30am Sea Otter 11:30-12:00pm Salamander 12:30-1:00pm Sunfish 12:00-12:30pm SK 1/2 12:15-12:45pm SK 3/4 11:00-11:30am SK 5/6 11:30-12:15pm
Due to the increasing costs of energy many homeowners are using alternate heating methods, such as wood burning appliances. The Houston Fire Department has information available to assist you with installation and safe use of wood stoves, so feel free to drop by the Fire Hall and talk to the Fire Chief and pick up a copy of the Guide to Residential Wood Heating. Here are a few tips from the Guide: • Wood furnaces can be installed to work in conjunction with appliances using other fuels such as oil, natural gas and electricity. Add-on furnaces can be installed beside existing furnaces using other fuels. All such units must be safety tested and certified. • A common problem with wood stove installation is the selection of a stove that is too large for the space to be heated. This over-sizing results in extended periods of low firing that can be inefficient and troublesome causing premature plugging of the chimney. • Chimney fires are the result of poor appliance firing techniques combined with a lack of proper chimney maintenance. Chimney fire can be prevented. Chimneys should be checked for creosote deposits regularly until you know how quickly it builds up in your chimney.
Houston Public Library Phone: 250-845-2256 email: hlibrary@telus.net Website: http://houston.bclibrary.ca
What’s Happening... Lego Club – Thursday, October 1st from 2:30 to 4:30 Family Discovery Night – Tuesday, October 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. Community Market – October 8th and 22nd from 2 to 6 p.m. Mark Zagwyn Photography – Friday, October 9th from noon to 4:30 p.m. After School Games Day – Thursday, October 15th from 2:30 to 4:30 NID Craft Day – Friday, October 23rd from 1 to 3 p.m. Book Club – Thursday, October 29th from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Helen Sullivan Annual Memorial Fun Run/Walk
A group of participants finishing up their 1km trek.
Houston townspeople participated in the Helen Sullivan Memorial Fun Run/Walk this past Saturday, September 19. All funds raised will go to the Houston Retirement Housing Society. Right: Trent Holmberg raised an outstanding $4200 for the Houston Retirement Housing Society.
Above Left: Joselynn, Rachelle, Haleigh, and Desiree sporting big smiles as they get ready to head out. Above Right: Even in the rain and cold, Daycee, Katrina, and Mary came out to the Helen Sullivan Memorial Run/Walk to take on the 5km trail.
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Bill Stad, Willie Haayema, Marg Matthews, and Ann VandenHoek getting ready to head out for their trip around the course.
TOPLEY 4-H CLUB MEMBERS would like to thank their buyers...
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Helen Sullivan Annual Memorial Fun Run/Walk
A group of participants finishing up their 1km trek.
Houston townspeople participated in the Helen Sullivan Memorial Fun Run/Walk this past Saturday, September 19. All funds raised will go to the Houston Retirement Housing Society. Right: Trent Holmberg raised an outstanding $4200 for the Houston Retirement Housing Society.
Above Left: Joselynn, Rachelle, Haleigh, and Desiree sporting big smiles as they get ready to head out. Above Right: Even in the rain and cold, Daycee, Katrina, and Mary came out to the Helen Sullivan Memorial Run/Walk to take on the 5km trail.
Robin Vander Heide photos/Houston Today
Bill Stad, Willie Haayema, Marg Matthews, and Ann VandenHoek getting ready to head out for their trip around the course.
TOPLEY 4-H CLUB MEMBERS would like to thank their buyers...
er thanks Bailey Spoon Union
Credit Bulkley Valley
thanks Jessie Brent
thers Turcotte Bro
Haven Jubb thanks
Rugged Edg e Holdings Ltd .
Adisyn DeGlo w thanks Sulliv
an Motor Pro ducts Jordan Bren t thanks
3M Welding
s thanks Jody Siemen ngus
Topley 4H tha nks Andy M eints Contrac community su ting for their pport in purc hasing the 20 15 Charity Ste er Justin Brent thanks
ows A Poplar Mead
3M Welding
thanks Tyson Groot
Brandon Goold thanks Embe rson
tric Bulkley Elec
Plumbing and Heating
Grady Stephe ns thanks Ba
rden Contracti ng
thanks Carli Wardrop ny
mpa Gidding & Co anks Babine Brett Groot th ment
Nicole Groot thanks
ip Truck and Equ
Joe Stephens tha
Barden Contr nks acting
Tony Strimbo ld
n thanks Tyrell McEwe gus
ws An Poplar Meado
Sophie Steph ens thanks Sulliv
an Motor Pro ducts
s thanks Trent Siemen
Hoskins Ford
Thank you for supporting 4-H in our community!
Rebekah Groot thanks
Andy Mients Co ntracting
ner thanks Sammy Spoo rs
e Turcotte Broth
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PRESENTING COVER CROPPING INFO TO: Improve soil health Extend the grazing season
Pasture & Hayland Rejuvenation October 3, 2015
Adapt to climate change Improve profitability Salford vertical till disk
ADMISSION - includes lunch -
$10 per person Kids 12 & under are free Dealers from:
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9:30am - 4:00pm Round Lake Hall
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Expertise: no-till practices maintaining soil health cover crops pasture and grazing management
Also: Crop Insurance & Sprayer Calibration info presented by Wendy Siemens, P.Ag.
NEWS
By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The three contenders for the prime minister’s office clashed in their second debate Thursday evening in Calgary, where slumping oil prices and industry layoffs framed a discussion on the economy. NDP leader Tom Mulcair accused Conservative Stephen Harper of having a “rip and ship approach” to natural resource development, adding that Harper “put all of his eggs in one basket, and then dropped the basket.” Harper said it is “simply false” that the oil industry’s woes represent the entire economy, and overall it continues to perform well and produce more tax revenue despite a 40 per cent reduction in small business taxes and other tax cuts. Liberal leader Justin
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Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Conservative leader Stephen Harper debate in Calgary Thursday. Trudeau said his plan also includes reduction in small business taxes, and he emphasized he is the only leader willing to raise personal income taxes on the wealthiest one per cent of income earners, to finance a cut for the middle class. Moderated by David Walmsley, editor of The Globe and Mail, the debate drew out differences between the three established party leaders on several topics. Greenhouse gases: • Mulcair favours a cap-and-trade system, but he avoided questions about what his system would cost the economy or consumers. The NDP will “enforce overarching sustainable development legislation,” he said. • Trudeau defended his position that each province should address emissions in its own way. He said Mulcair wants to impose a national bureaucracy, including on B.C., which Trudeau called a world leader in use of carbon tax. • Harper said carbon taxes are about rev-
enues to government, not the environment. He said under his 10year administration, Canada has seen a decline in emissions while the economy grew, adding that his government invests $1 billion a year in alternative energy. Infrastructure: • Trudeau defended his plan to run three deficits of up to $10 billion to finance roads and other infrastructure, with interest rates at a low ebb and Canada’s debt relative to the size of the economy declining. • Mulcair called Trudeau’s plan “reckless and uncosted,” while the NDP calls for steady investment over 20 years. • Harper said over 10 years, his government has spent 15 times what the previous Liberal government spent on infrastructure. That includes record deficits for public works projects in the wake of the 2009 economic crisis. Taxation: • Harper said the other parties promise tax relief for small businesses, but their plans to increase Canada
Pension Plan and Employment Insurance premiums amount to a payroll tax 10 times as big as their small business tax cuts. • Mulcair said he will raise income tax from 15 to 17 per cent for large corporations, but he believes individuals are paying their fair share now. Mulcair reminded viewers that Trudeau has supported Conservative budgets, and his first vote in Parliament was to support Harper’s tax “giveaway” to big business. • Trudeau emphasized that his is the only plan that increases taxes for bank executives and other wealthy individuals as well as on banks, while reducing income tax on the middle class. Green Party MP Elizabeth May wasn’t invited to the Globe debate, but chipped in with videos on her Twitter account. In one, May noted that there was no discussion of “investor state agreements” such as one with China that have intruded on Canada’s sovereignty.
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B.C.’s minimum wage has risen 20 cents to $10.45 an hour, the first annual increase since the the provincial government tied it to the B.C. consumer price index. It’s the first increase since 2012, when the wage was increased to $10.25. For restaurant and pub servers, the minimum wage rises from $9 to $9.20. Jobs Minister
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wish to thank the following... District of Houston & Chamber of Commerce – for their support and friendly hospitality to all the racers & their families and the preparation of the site for us. Houston Volunteer Fire Department – for their on going support through the years. Northern Development Initiative – with who’s support we were able to purchase new bleachers. Ryan Stumborg for announcing & the TDRA for all their help with set up and tear down. Plus these many local businesses and services:
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Sandra Andersen (nee Akerley) April 15, 1946 – September 5, 2015
With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Sandra on Sept. 5th. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband of 50 years, Juan, her children Tammy (Irvine), Shane (Pollyanna) and Missy (Ed); grandchildren Cole, Keisha (Nate), Chel, Shad, Kelton and Shanea. She will join her mom, dad and sister Astra in the arms of God. Private family arrangements. Flowers are gratefully declined, but if so desired, donations in Sandra’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at 565 West 10th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4. Condolences may be offered at www.raschraderfuneralhome.com. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441
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SUTCO is looking for long haul truck drivers for our Super B Flat Deck Division. We offer steady work, Health/Dental benefits, a pension plan, late model equipment, electronic logs and more. Preference given to those with BC mountain and US Cross border experience. Apply on line today at sutco.ca or fax (250) 357 2009
Trades people required at North Enderby Timber. We offer a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637 or email to netimber@junction.net WE are Hiring! Commissionaires BC - Detention Guards If you are interested in serving your community, apply with us today! For more information or to apply: http://www.commissionaires.bc.ca/careers/available-positions Fax resume to: 604 681 9864
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Cable Technician Apprentice
CityWest Cable (North) Corp is seeking an Apprentice Cable Technician in Smithers, BC. We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal and communication skills, someone that can demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development. Must have Grade 12 or equivalent, and a valid BC Driver’s license; must provide driver’s abstract. To view a full job description, go to: http://www.citywest.ca/about-us/careers. Please email resumes to recruitment@cwct.ca.
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You are an energetic, self-motivated, task-oriented individual who enjoys dealing with board/political responsibilities. The incumbent will work directly with the Government Commission Board table on political and legal issues, goals and objectives as set by the Board. Administrative and organizational experience is essential. Basic Requirements: t Significant understanding of First Nation’s and community organizations; t Experience with Board responsibilities and development; t Excellent written and oral presentation skills; t In-depth knowledge of research and proposal development; t Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, understand/influence behaviour in diverse situations and negotiate acceptable solutions t Working knowledge of Band administration and Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada program guidelines t Knowledge of external and internal business environment, laws, political and social climate t Certification in Communications, Political Science or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset; t Knowledge of Gitksan culture and language is an asset t Must possess a valid driver’s license t Criminal Record check must accompany your application Pay rate is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications 3 days per week (possibility of future expansion) Should you possess the necessary skills and qualifications to fill this position please submit a covering letter, resume and three (3) references to the: Gitksan Government Commission P.O. Box 335, HAZELTON, B.C. V0J 1Y0 Phone: 250-842-2248 or Fax: 250-842-6299 Or to: diane.mcrae@ggc.gitxsan.com Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm October 9, 2015 ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
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Spacious 5 bedroom home in the popular Avalon Subdivision. New windows and doors, fresh paint, some new flooring, new sundeck, updated bedrooms. Laundry on the main. Large kitchen with lots of cupboards, formal dining with garden doors to the deck. Full basement with a huge rec room and wood stove, 4 piece bath and plenty of storage. Double garage, private, fenced back yard, huge lot! All appliances included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Community Market - our first Winter Community Market will be held at the library on Thurs, Sept. Community - our first Winter 24 from 2 to Market 6 p.m. Vendors may bookCommunity their table/ Marketfree will ofbecharge. held at Sell the your library on Thurs, Sept. space products; promote 24 from 2 to 6Allp.m. mayand book their table/ your service. smallVendors businesses local vendors are welcome. ShoppersSell areyour invited to enterpromote our free space free of charge. products; draw for a $100 Houston Merchants Certifi cate your service. All small businesses andGift local vendors by many words can betomade the areguessing welcome.how Shoppers are invited enterfrom our free letters in WINTER MARKET! Draw date: December draw for a $100 Houston Merchants Gift Certificate 4, 2015.
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Houston Public Library Events: ADULT BOOK letters in WINTER MARKET! Draw date: December CLUB is back again. Come pick up September’s 4, 2015.“The Light Between Oceans” by M. L. choice Stedman. the Library month toEvents: enjoy it, then come out Houston Take Public ADULT BOOK to the library Thursday, 7:00PM for CLUB is backonagain. ComeSept. pick24up@September’s a great discussion. Questions? Stop by or phone choice “The Light Between Oceans” by M. L. (845-2256) and ask us all about it.
Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study accepting donations for Silent Auction Fundraiser. meet every Wed. morning from 9:30-11:00 at the Call: 250-845-7537 or 250-845-9615. Houston Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. provided. Women’s For moreBible infoStudy call Coffee Childcare Break - anisInteractive Margaret: Darlene meet every845-2348, Wed. morning from 845-7438, 9:30-11:00 Evelyn at the 696-3229.
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dates: Sep 6:15-7:00 (agesof 4-9) 7:00-8:00 Houston and28: District Chamber Commerce will (agesa 10-16) 1: 5:45-6:30 (ages 4-9), Oct host FederalOct Election All-Candidates meeting on Monday, Oct. at 7 p.m. at the Houston 2: 7:00-8:00 (ages5 10-16. For more information Community Hall. Kari 845-2372 or Danette 845please contact 2284. Minor Hockey - new online registration Houston
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Figure skating coach is ‘great with all the kids’ By Xuyun Zeng
“Stephanie was with our club last year as a co-coach. She was offered the position new figure skating this year as head coach and coach is coming to she accepted with lots of enthusiasm,” club president town. With five years of coaching Lori McEwen said in an email. experience and 16 years in She is really excited this year figure skating, Stephanie to take on the club and work Auston is joining the Houston with all the kids that she got to Figure Skating Club and will know last year and hopefully a coach figure skaters of all ages lot of newcomers this year.” Her first session will be on and all levels. “So I teach the Learn to Sept. 28 at the arena. “This year we are Skate program, which would be CanSkate, I also teach the introducing dryland training, introduction to figure skating twice a week. And that’s going and as well as junior and senior to be following the regular figure skating programs,” on-ice session,” Auston said. “Registration is taking place Auston said. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and that’s going to be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Northwest Community College in Houston.” The dryland program is a cross training program that trains techniques and builds fitness. “We’re really excited about the upcoming season and the introduction of the new dryland program,” Auston said. “That’s an off-ice training program where we do exercises and things like that that pertain directly to the sport as well as cardio conditioning, stretch, yoga, anything like that,” Auston said. Credit Union July 2007 Auston figures that the club supplied to Newspapers has either never had it or not have it for a long time. “Given that our season is s: Pantone 287 Blue much shorter than other places Pantone Green in the region, this will benefit - Lori356 McEwen Pantone 139 Harvestthem in that way, to give them Auston will come to that extra bit,” Auston said. McEwen lauded Auston for Houston from Smithers, where she lives and works, three or her knowledge, ideas and plans four days a week, spending for the club. “I’m confident she will have anywhere from six to 10 hours those new little skaters skating coaching. “I helped out last year, and on their own and loving it in they needed somebody full- no time at all,” McEwen said. great Logo with all the o filetime this year. So, I agreed to “She is really Colour File come on full time,” Auston kids and we are lucky to have her full time this year.” said. Stephanie Auston with a friend. Houston Today
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