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Council reported on what they did at the UBCM convention at their regular council meeting. The five-day convention held late September saw municipal representatives gather to attend workshops, talks and tours among other activities. Mayor Shane Brienen believes there are two major takeaways from the UBCM convention. “I think one of the biggest issues for Houston for sure is health and it’s just an ongoing one,” Mayor Shane Brienen said. “The other big takeaway would be the revenue sharing benefits alliance and those talks are underway.” He said the alliance is pushing to keep a portion of the revenue from the local resource economy so that municipalities can build a more attractive Northwest.

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“I think with the Northwest, we’re projected to grow a little bit if some of the natural gas stuff takes off,” he said. “It’s really hard to get our communities into shape where we can get some of those people to move here or live here and it comes down to that infrastructure spending.” “I think that’s what the revenue sharing alliance is about at the end of the day, is that as these royalties come out from the North, See UBCM on Page 2

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Levant links LNG with global security By Chris Gareau Black Press

The message delivered to over 150 people at Hudson Bay Lodge Friday night was that expanding LNG and oil capacity is a matter of global security. That message was delivered by Canadian conservative commentator Ezra Levant, who was in Smithers as the keynote speaker of Building Northern B.C., an event organized by Houston businessman Kyle Thomson. Money raised by the event is going to bursaries for students at Northwest Community College according to Thomson. “We just have to make sure we’re engaged enough politically, and we know that the Northwest Community College needs support,” said Thomson. The room was filled by many people from the Bulkley Valley business community,

including from event sponsors BV Electric, Hy-Tech Drilling and Sullivan Motor Products. “The majority of the people here were the small business people of the community … and the mediumsized business, the guys that employ five to 100 people. If you want to think of small business as being the backbone of your economy, it really shows you that they are interested in economic development,” said Thomson. Conservative federal election candidate Tyler Nesbitt told The Interior News after Levant’s speech that it was important to have someone of Levant’s stature visit the Northwest. Nesbitt gave a short speech on the importance of resource development before Levant spoke. “I said it from day one when I started to run for this nomination, the reason why I’m doing this is to en-

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sure that we have jobs for our young people to stay here,” said Nesbitt.

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Thomson also spoke glowingly of the keynote speaker, who founded media company Rebel Media earlier this year. “Ezra is fantastic, the way he related everything to it’s more than just Canada at play. There’s a lot more going on with the industry.” In his hour-anda-half presentation, Levant spoke of the risk posed by Russia and OPEC countries who he said were trying – and he insisted were succeeding – to influence the environmental movement against the oil and gas industries.

- Ezra Levant president] Vladimir Putin and Qatar and Iran have a bigger stake than any of us, and they hate what we’re doing. And they’re in a race, and they’re signing deals with China,” said Levant after his speech and slideshow. “Don’t pretend Putin’s against fracking (hydraulic fracturing for natural gas). He pretends, but we should realize he’s not against fracking. He loves fracking. He will probably soon be the biggest fracker in the world.” Levant also tied Russia’s military involvement in eastern Ukraine and European

security around natural gas, of which Russia is the largest supplier to the continent. He used clips of former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen saying Russia was undermining Western environmental NGOs (non-government organizations) to back up his claim that there was a global geo-politcal battle being fought over oil and natural gas. And while environmental activists were largely ignorant of the foreign involvement, according to Levant said they were playing into the game by attacking media outlets that were not friendly to their cause, using a protestor named Edgar in New Brunswick who only allowed APTN and Qatar-based Al Jazeera to cover the protest as an example. “He was, in [Soviet Union founder and early leader Vladimir] Lenin’s term, a useful idiot of the West,” said

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Levant. He connected that – along with local economic benefits -- to his reasoning for encouraging oil and gas development in northern B.C. and Alberta. “It’s easy in politics to give in to conspiracy theories about who’s behind this or that. I try to limit my comments to real evidence,” said Levant. But B.C.’s LNG development and the Northern Gateway Pipeline oil, if they were to be completed, would be destined for east Asia and other Pacific Rim countries, not Europe. Levant suggested that if Canada, and northern B.C. in particular, did not move quickly on LNG development, Russia would become the China’s source of natural gas. He also said defended natural gas’s environmental record, saying water tables were not contaminated and compared its environmental footprint to that

of coal, wind turbines and hydro dams. “Fracking, you don’t even notice it. The rigs are there for a few months and then they’re gone,” said Levant, who pointed to gas extraction in the city of Los Angeles as an example of the small footprint. Visiting 10 days before the federal election was not lost on Levant, though he agreed that the main cause was to support college bursaries that would help train people for resource development industries. “I think the people in this room were generally pro-development to begin with. Even the Liberal fellow [candidate Brad Layton], who was quite friendly, told me he supports LNG. And I don’t think he was particularly hostile to oil sands either,” said Levant. “My goal … was to give people here some new facts or some arguments.”

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Trees-on-farmland program not expanding

British-based manufacturing company is considering switching its B.C. tree-planting program from farmland to areas deforested by fire or pine beetles. Reckitt Benckiser Group plc added another three farms to its B.C. land holdings over the summer, prompting an accusation in the legislature that it was breaking its promise to suspend planting trees on farmland. The company halted the program in June after more than 10,000 ha of farmland in the Peace, Prince George and Cariboo regions were acquired to use as carbon offsets for the company’s world-wide operations. Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington released title documents for a 320 ha grain and cattle farm purchased near Dawson Creek in July, three weeks after the company, now known by its initials RB, said the program was halted. Asked about the timing of the purchase, RB issued a statement saying the company had three signed agreements to buy more B.C. farms when it “paused” its tree planting program to review it. Local governments have objected to productive farmland being reforested, and the effect it would have on farming communities. “No action has been taken on these properties as RB continues to consult British Columbians on the future of this program,” the company said, adding discussions have continued with neighbouring landowners, provincial, local governments and MLAs. “Many have highlighted the need for reforestation on lands that have been depleted by the pine beetle or wildfires,” the company said. “It is an option we are exploring.” Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick said he had a presentation from RB, with suggestions about alternatives to planting more trees on farmland. “I’m not at liberty yet to disclose those because they were given to us confidentially but I have reason to be optimistic,” Letnick said. RB’s website says it has planted more than seven million trees in B.C. Letnick said the company has planted most of the 10,000 ha of farmland it acquired up until this spring, and the three new acquisitions bring the total to 12,000 ha. RB operates around the world, manufacturing and selling food, household and medical products under brands such as Calgon, French’s, Clearasil, Dettol, Scholl, Strepsils, Gaviscon and Woolite. It describes its B.C. tree planting program as a way to offset carbon emissions from its operations, but it does not intend to trade or sell carbon offsets. -Tom Fletcher, Black Press

Trade deal doesn’t fix U.S. lumber issue: Harper Log exports not expanded in Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement doesn’t resolve Canada’s long-running dispute with the United States over softwood lumber, or remove restrictions on log exports from B.C. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the Canadian government would like to renew the CanadaU.S. softwood agreement, expired as of Thanksgiving Day. It’s a side deal outside the North American Free Trade Agreement, and it won’t be covered by the Pacific Rim trade either. “Obviously we would like to see this agreement move forward, and I think industry on both sides of the border would, but for reasons that were not entirely clear, the American admin-

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Log export restrictions in B.C. are a long-standing source of irritation for both the U.S. and Japan. istration hasn’t seen it Malaysia, Vietnam, pressure from Japan that way,” Harper said New Zealand and to eliminate them,” in an interview with Australia. B.C.’s con- B.C. International Black Press. trol over Crown land Trade Minister Teresa “In terms of for- log prices has long Wat said in a stateestry, what the TPP been an irritant with ment. “B.C.’s objecdoes do is provide new the U.S. and Japan, tives for the forestry tariff-free access to while private and ab- sector during the TPP many Asian countries, original land log pro- negotiations were to including enhanced ducers are restricted gain market access for access to the Japanese by federal rules. forestry products to market.” “B.C. was able to important TPP marRestrictions on ensure that both pro- kets such as Japan, log exports from vincial and federal log while maintaining exB.C. are also not export controls will isting log export coneased by the TPP, not change as a result trols.” which includes Japan, of the TPP, despite Premier Christy

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“Yes, I do because I am just so against waste. The way I grew up, we didn’t waste anything. I know people who clothe their kids from the re-use shed. It bothers me that people abuse it.”

“Of course, I want it to reopen. It will keep stuff from going to the landfill. So many people use it and benefit from it.”

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“Yes, the re-use shed should be reopened because there are a lot of things put in there that people aren’t able to purchase.”

B.C. business likes Pacific trade deal B.C.’s Asia trade will benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the world’s largest free trade agreement, reached Monday after all-night discussions with 11 Pacific Rim countries, according to business and provincial government officials. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond cautioned that legal work and ratification by the 12 countries involved still remains to be done, but the TPP removes barriers for B.C. producers of seafood, minerals, for-

est and farm products in countries such as Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam. “Generally speaking, any time British Columbia can compete on a fair and level playing field, we’re going to do well,” said Bond, citing trade growth in cherries, blueberries and wood products. Much of B.C.’s progress in lumber exports has been in China, which is not part of the TPP talks. B.C. averages $4.8 billion annually in forest products to TPP

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countries and 1.5 billion worth of pulp and paper, despite duties up to five per cent

of Commerce says fish and seafood are currently subject to 15 per cent duty in Japan and

and frozen blueberries also face tariffs in Asian countries. The tentative deal

“Generally speaking, any time British Columbia can complete on a fair and level playing field, we’re going to do well.”

in Australia and New Zealand, up to 10 per cent in Japan and up to 40 per cent in Malaysia. The B.C. Chamber

-Shirley Bond, Jobs Minister Malaysia, up to 34 per cent in Vietnam and up to five per cent in New Zealand. Beef, fresh and frozen vegetables, fresh cherries and fresh

has emerged as a major issue in the federal election campaign. Prime Minister Stephen Harper outlined a $4 billion “income guar-

antee program” for Canada’s protected dairy and egg producers, to compensate farmers for lost income due to new foreign imports for 10 years after the TPP takes effect. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair blasted the agreement as a “sellout” of Canadian auto workers and farmers that will also see drug prices rise in Canada. Mulcair said his party would not be bound by the agreement if it forms the new government on Oct. 19. Liberal leader

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher Justin Trudeau said his party is pro-free trade, but will study the agreement and “take the responsible time to do what’s right for Canada.”

Underground coal mine gets environmental permit By Tom Fletcher Black Press

A Chinese company’s underground metallurgical coal mine has received its B.C. environmental assessment certificate, with a plan to increase employment of B.C. workers over the 25-year life of the mine. HD Mining International’s Murray River project near Tumbler Ridge would be the first in Canada to use “long-wall” mining, a highly automated process using rotary shears running along

a track to extract coal from seams too deep for open-pit mining. The project was subject to a bitter court battle during its exploration phase, after HD brought in 200 temporary foreign workers to collect a bulk sample to test the viability of the deposit. A Federal Court judge dismissed claims by two unions in 2013 that HD had not made sufficient efforts to recruit Canadians. At the time, HD chairman Penggui Yan called the lawsuit a “politically motivated attack by

“Murray River represents a chance to establish a new industry in B.C. Metallurgical coal would be sent to Prince Rupert for export to Asia.”

big labour” to make the foreign worker program a provincial and federal election issue. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the mine still requires permits, but it has cleared the “big-

-Bill Bennett, Energy and Mines Minister gest hurdle” and is working with the province’s newly established major mines permitting office. Bennett said Murray River represents a chance to establish a new industry in

B.C. Metallurgical coal would be sent by rail to Prince Rupert for export to Asia. “If they decide to build their mine, and it looks like there’s a good chance that they’re going to, they

will train Canadians to work in the mine and ultimately you’ll have over 700 Canadian people working in that underground coal mine operation,” Bennett said. With metallurgical coal prices low and open-pit mines in the Tumbler Ridge region shut down, the pace of local hiring is a sensitive issue. HD signed an agreement with Northern Lights College to train miners in long-wall techniques, and its filings for environmental assessment suggest that

while more than half the initial workforce would be foreign at startup, Canadians would make up most of the workforce in 10 years. NDP energy and mines critic Norm Macdonald said the project is too reliant on foreign workers for too long. “These should be projects that provide employment for Canadians first, and particularly for a community that has so many mines shut down,” Macdonald said.

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Mud racing is ‘Dirty Drag Racing’ By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

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“Very successful year with two events at the Airport and big plans for upgrades and changes next year”

ouston Mud Drags organizer Craig Stoltenberg has big plans for next year. Stoltenberg said the races will see improvements in organization, accessibility, scale and excitement next year. He wants to organize two races here, enforce car specifications restrictions that allow fair competition and invite more exhibit vehicles to speed down the drag strip. “I think they went extremely well compared to all the other events in the area,” he said. “We’re always trying to do better and we’re trying to put on a show and bring faster, more competitive vehicles to make it attractive, more exciting to the spectators.” - Craig Stoltenberg Stoltenberg said the highlight of this year’s mud drags was Chris Gagnon’s F-class mud racer with “We’re trying a blown alcohol engine. to structure “Everyone knows [it], right, it the classes so was the fastest, loudest, vehicle there’s classes there,” he said. for everyone,” he This year, the organizers tried said. “So, there’s to entice these fast vehicles to totally bonecome by putting up prize money stock, entry-level for the quickest time. classes where you 2007 “We’ve talked to people now can bring July any fourand they would rather we paid wheel-drive vehicle them travel expenses, and they’ll and race it. And come put on a show, because they we’re trying to keep can’t risk not getting fast pass,” he the competitive Blue said. racers out of those They are now working on classes.” Green changing the funding to attract “The newcomers these racers, such as the drivers don’t feel intimidated, Harvest of Canada’s third fastest drag car, they don’t have to Ghost Rider. spend the money to “They committed to come be competitive and if we pay their travel expenses, there’s a place for so we’re going to try to do that them.” instead.” Finally, Stoltenberg wants to Stoltenberg believes that create a new race that requires classification is essential to ensure manoeuvring around an obstacle accessibility. Currently, the races course. allow vehicles in street, improved “An off-road challenge, street and competition classes basically, that involves driving based on the modificationsColour made through Logoobstacles, File over obstacles, to it. and through the mud as a

Trucks and sleds from Quesnel to Kitimat raced through the mud pits at the Houston Airport for the Mud Drags in July. Above is Chris Gagnon from Moricetown kicking up mud in the 1,800-horsepower “Bucket Truck.” Left: Jason LeBlanc sends mud flying as he rockets through the pits. Houston Today file photos

timed event for the intermission and half-time, just to try and keep people’s interest,” he said. Stoltenberg believes that mud racing attracts people because sport has a lower barrier to entry. “It’s like drag racing, but you don’t have to spend all your time making it pretty. Drag cars are

always pretty and kept clean. They call this dirty drag racing,” Stoltenberg said. “I don’t even bother to wash mine anymore. I just took it home, it’s covered in mud, I wash the motor off, you know.” Mud drag racing also has less intense competition. “In drag racing, you’re competing against your own

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time, so you have 30 vehicles competing for three prizes,” he said. “Mud racing, you don’t. You have 11 classes of vehicles and each one of those 11 classes [has] first, second and third.” “Drag racing — the guys who have really good reaction times win consistently. And so it can be disheartening for newcomers.” Stoltenberg has advice for people interested to race next year: “Four wheel drive truck with good tires, that’s all you need.”

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Congratulations to all the Nominees According to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, the re-use sheds were closed after a number of troubling incidents directly affecting staff and public health and safety.

By Robin Vander Heide Houston Today

Last Wednesday, October 7, concerned citizens of Houston and area were invited to participate in a discussion forum concerning the closures of re-use sheds in the Regional District of BulkleyNechako. Initial reports explained that the closures were due to the serious risk reuse sheds posed. Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services, explained that hazardous materials, such as live ammunition, prescription drugs, and needles had been found at various locations. “These are very serious issues. They have serious potential consequences to the Regional District and ultimately you, as taxpayers, if something actually happened,” cautions Dougall. “So how do we fix it and be costeffective at doing that?” The RDBN board understands the huge benefits of the re-use sheds and would like to find a solution to keeping them open. The discussion forum was aimed at brainstorming costeffective ways to accomplish this. Many of the participants also expressed a strong desire to keep the recycling sheds open and did not think

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that it is fair to take the whole system away because a few people are abusing it.

punish/ban them. A n o t h e r suggestion presented was to charge a

Representatives from RDBN will be holding more discussion forums throughout the region during the month of October.

One participant, Chris Newell argued that either way the RDBN needs a way to deal with trouble makers at the Knockholt Landfill and other transfer stations. The suggestion was made that camera surveillance on-site may prevent people from causing trouble and disobeying rules in the first place, and secondly, the system could act as a way to identify the wrongdoers and

dollar fee for every use of the re-use shed (aiming to discourage use by those simply wanting to cause trouble) and additionally, have people sign a form clearing the RDBN of any liability to injury, etc occurring at the site. Several other options were discussed, one included having two separate buildings-a drop-off building managed by volunteers who

would go through materials and remove any items of risk and another building where appropriate items could be browsed by the public. And another idea presented was to have a re-use facility built in town and managed by volunteers. Re p re s e n t at ive s from RDBN will be holding more discussion forums throughout the region during the month of October. If you are concerned about the closure of the re-use sheds or the banning of metal and wood salvaging at the landfills or transfer sites, please contact the RDBN and provide your feedback to how they can solve these serious issues in a cost-effective way.

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Once again the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce has received an overwhelming response of nominations for our Annual Business Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all of the business owners, employees, community volunteers, and organizations & groups who received award nominations! RETAILER OF THE YEAR: Bulkley Valley Home Centre Ltd. B.V. Foods Countrywide Sports Mike’s Audio Video NorthStar Performance Peterbilt of Houston B.C. Pharmasave Reitsma’s Home Hardware Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Tea Gallery with a Twist EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Chris Stuart - Peterbilt of Houston B.C. David McKilligan Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Geoff Mients Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Jaime Reeves Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. JC Brown - Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. Jessica Graham - B.C. Liquor Store Joanne West - Mike’s Audio Video Marian Ells - Houston Link to Learning Nicole Kaszas Bulkley Valley Credit Union Patti Moe - Pharmasave Rachelle Barden Blu-Sky Landscaping Ltd. Shiela Pepping Sullivan Motor Products Ltd. HOME BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Backyard Farms Ron & Jackie Groot and Family CompuClinic - Ashley Hicks Home Grown Apparel - Ashley Breurer M. Brown Contracting - Mick Brown Nails by Coral - Coral Pratt Scentsy - Lorna Oftner Shuttle, Needle & Hook - Deb Jay Suzie’s Treats - Susan Hutchinson Younique - Candis Stumpf

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Business Excellence Awards - Top 3 Nominees

The selection committee for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards, which consists of people from around the community, had a very challenging job this year to select the top 3 nominees and recipients in each category. Selection is based on the criteria of the award and the information that was supplied on the nomination papers. Recipients of each award will be announced on the night of the event. RETAILER OF THE YEAR:

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VOTE from Page 1 he said. Cullen highlighted natural resources decisions as critical to the future of the Northwest. “I’m tired of this country and this province exporting so much of our natural wealth out raw to other countries so they can add value, and get the jobs, and import it back to us [at] ten

times the price,” Cullen said. “We need policies and parties in power that believe in our ability to add value to this wealth, rather than just going for the quick buck.” Tyler Nesbitt, Conservative The Conservative candidate was quick to point out his roots in the Northwest. His speech contrasted the

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Conservative government’s record to that of previous governments. “I grew up here in the 1990s. Anyone who lived in this region during that time knows full well. And to say the least, times were tough,” Nesbitt said. “Those of us who were lucky enough to stay were heartbroken when we watched our friends and our fam-

ily move away from our communities.” He criticized the provincial NDP government that “devastated” the economy and “killed many of our jobs”. He also criticized a “tonedeaf” federal Liberal government for being “antithetical to the West, its industries and its way of life.” “We cannot forget the

past,” Nesbitt said. “We can’t afford to return to the failed policy of high tax, high debt, anti-development and anti-job NDP or federal Liberal governments.” Nesbitt points out that the Northwest can become a “have” region, where people can secure high-paying jobs. “This region might be on a cusp of a period

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of substantial economic growth through responsible resource development like mining and LNG,” he said. “Do we seize this opportunity? Or do we squander it?” “I know full well these parents will be overjoyed if their sons or daughters were able to get one of those high-paying jobs right here and be once again reunited as a family.” Nesbitt sold the Conservative party using their record on the economy. “Despite an unprecedented period of global economic instability, the fact is that since the 2008 global financial crisis, Canada has performed well,” Nesbitt said. “We’ve grown our economy, created jobs, reduced taxes for every single Canadian, lifted people out of poverty and balanced the budget.” He said Canada has had the best job creation record, best income growth in the G7, a 31 per cent increase in aboriginal health funding and the number of low-income families have reached the lowest point in three decades. “Another global financial storm is brewing,” Nesbitt said. “We know Canadians are worried about this market turmoil impacting their savings and their retirement and that’s why we’re ready.” Brad Layton, Liberal The current Telkwa councillor believes we have two problems. “The first being … our current government has stopped listening to people and are taking voters for granted,” Layton said. “The second is our local MP belongs to a political party that during this campaign has not presented a plan that will work for our riding.” “Both are more interested in their future instead of yours. It’s time for real change here and across Canada.” Layton said he has travelled throughout the riding for the past six weeks to understand the different issues each community has. “I’m also running because I believe Justin Trudeau is a strong leader Canada needs now. He is honest, transparent and passionate about our country,” Layton said. “He has put forward a great team of Liberal canCREDIT UNION didates and a responsible

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plan to govern, it includes a historic commitment to invest in growth through a much-needed national infrastructure plan.” Layton said most communities are running infrastructure deficits and the federal government can step up here. “And the only way we’re going to get out of that, if the federal government doesn’t step up and help us out, is to raise municipal taxes, and we can’t afford anymore taxes.” The Liberals will also pursue environment protection and collaborating and reconciliation with First Nations, he said. “As your MP, I will fight to get things done, I’ll fight to bring every cent that we can for infrastructure and bring positive change on the issues that you have told me are important.” Don Spratt, Christian Heritage Party Spratt took a strong stance for the supremacy of God and rule of law. “The Christian Heritage Party stands on guard for the founding moral, political and economic, ideals that make Canada great in the first place,” he said. “Canada is found on principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law. That’s the preamble to our Charter rights and freedoms.” Spratt believes we are currently at a moral and political crossroads on abortion. “Today, those who want to abolish the evil of abortion are not only hated by abortion supporters, but muzzled and even thrown in jail for exercising their free speech rights,” Spratt said. He also commented about sex education. “If out of love for our very young children and grandchildren, whom we don’t want to be exposed to sexually explicit, age inappropriate, pornographic and confusing gender-bending sex education in schools, we’re called homophobics and haters,” Spratt said. “And told by government we can’t opt them out of class and that my friend is tyranny.” “Canada’s got the choice. Do you want to be governed by God, written in your heart first of all, and pen our laws in this country according to the principles of God or do you want mere men to rule over you?”

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Police Report: Several reports of mischief this week By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

Since our last police report, Houston RCMP has received 51 calls for service, eight of which were traffic complaints, three were false alarms and one was an abandoned 911. *** Police received a report of an assault on Oct. 1 at 1:45 a.m. on Sullivan Way. Police said they arrested a woman, who will appear in court Oct. 19. *** Police said they were asked to assist an ambulance on Oct. 1 at 11 p.m. after a 57-year-old man was found dead. Police said no foul play was suspected and the case has been turned over to BC Coroners Service. *** Police received a report of a disturbance on Oct. 2 at 2:30 a.m. at Tachet. Police said they arrested a man for mischief and released him when sober without charge. *** Police received report of a mischief on Kanata Avenue on Oct. 2 at 8:45 a.m. Police said tires on the vehicle had been damaged and they believe the mischief occurred overnight. Anyone with information should contact police or Crimestoppers.

*** A collision happened on Oct. 2 around 9:45 p.m. on Highway 16 near Estates Drive. Police said a vehicle struck a bear and suffered minor damage. Police said occupants did not suffer injuries. *** Police said they stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 for speeding on Oct. 3 at 2:30 a.m. Police said upon interacting with the driver, police made a breathalyser test demand. Police said the driver failed the test and the driver received a 90-day driving suspension and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. *** An act of mischief has been committed against the curling club on Oct. 3 at 11:30 a.m., police said. They add that an exterior window was broken. Anyone who has information should contact police or Crimestoppers. *** Another act of mischief happened to a local elementary school on Oct. 3 at 4:15 p.m. A sprinkler on the exterior of the school has been damaged, police said. Anyone with information should contact police or Crimestoppers. *** Police received a report of a disturbance on Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m.

on Jewel Road. Police said a man and woman were observed arguing. Police said they investigated and arrested a man who had fled the scene. Police said he was arrested by the Terrace RCMP, charged for breaching

court-ordered conditions and robbery. *** An accident between a motorcycle and a pickup truck happened on Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Police said it occurred at Highway 16 and Morice River Road,

and speed is believed to be a factor. The motorcyclist died on the scene, and Smithers RCMP’s traffic services unit is investigating. *** Police received a report of a suspicious man on Pearson Road

on Oct. 4 at 9:45 p.m. Police said they attended and arrested a man for trespass at night and for breach of a conditional sentence order. Police said the man appeared in court the following day. ***

Police said they received a request from the Hazelton RCMP on Oct. 5 to arrest a woman on a warrant with four outstanding charges. Police said the woman was arrested and appeared in court in Smithers.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance of a 2015 Sierra 2500/3500HD 1SA Double Cab 4X2, Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA, Terrain SLE-1 AWD, Acadia SLE-1 AWD. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and 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 GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between October 1 and November 2, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/ trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †† $11,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $10,000 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra HD Gas models (excluding HD Gas Double Cab 1SA 4x2), $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $10,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. † $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation double cab all-wheel drive with a 5.3L engine, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ 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 GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1, 2015 through November 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. 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. ‡‡ $5,000/$1,750 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000/$750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra Light Duty Double Cab and a $1,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra 1500/Terrain, which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. ‡ $4,950/$4,750 is a combined total credit consisting of $750/$750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a $4,200/$4,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 FWD/Acadia SLE-1 FWD, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,200/$4,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Terrain SLE-1 AWD/Acadia SLE-1 AWD. ** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

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CANADA WIDE CLEARANCE NOW EXTENDED

PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO

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Houston Fellowship Baptist Church 3790 C.R. Matthews Rd. Pastor: Larry Ballantyne

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Services: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, Houston Phone: 250-845-2678 Pastor: Mike McIntyre Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm Sunday School: During the Service

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Trades, Technical GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Power Engineer Instructor to commence in December, 2015. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-8356631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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General Labourers

Pinnacle Renewable Energy Burns Lake is currently seeking hard working, enthusiastic individuals to join our production team! Opening is for our Burns Lake site only. Positions are for various areas of our mill site and involve manual labour. If you are interested, please send your resume to todd.bjorgan@pinnaclepellet.com

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Obituaries He was a hard working man, he was a loving family man, he was a musician, he was a friend. He was a big part of Topley.

St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church 2001 Riverbank Drive Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z2 Phone: 250-845-2841

Sunday Service: 11:30 AM Parish Priest: Fr. Pier Pandolfo

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WANT A recession proof career? Power Engineering 4th Class. Work practicum placements, along with an on-campus boiler lab. Residences available. Starting January 4, 2016. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-539-4772 or online www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Stan Cranmer November 18, 1945 October 3, 2015

Stan Cranmer had a great life here with us. He married his best friend (Elizabeth) and had two boys (Gord and Brad). Those boys gave him a total of 5 beautiful grand children ( Jordan, Jorja, and Bella, Quinton, and Julie) He fought right to the end never giving up. The family would like to say thank you for the kind words and condolences.

Your return transportation to camp will be provided from Hazelton, Kitwanga, Smithers, or Terrace. We are looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for: Excavator, Dozer, Grader, Loader and Rock Truck Drivers. The nature of camp work requires that this person have excellent interpersonal skills, handle stress well, and be able to live and work as a member of a team. Minimum requirements: t &YQFSJFODF JT B NVTU NJOJNVN PG UXP ZFBST t &YQFSJFODF JO PUIFS BSFBT PG )FBWZ &RVJQNFOU XPVME CF BO BTTFU t &YDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT BCMF UP GPMMPX EJSFDUJPOT BOE QSPWJEF BTTJTUBODF BT OFFEFE t 4FMG NPUJWBUFE BOE BCMF UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ XIJMF NBJOUBJOJOH IJHI TUBOEBSET PG TFSWJDF Daily Functions: t Ensures that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trucking Operationsâ&#x20AC;? are run with the attitude that we are here to provide â&#x20AC;&#x153;serviceâ&#x20AC;? for our customers t Operates the vehicle in a safe and economical manner to insure the lowest possible operational and maintenance cost t Maintains current DOT personnel records with the Administrative Assistant t Alerts Equipment Maintenance Manager of any needed repairs and their priority t Show a willingness to learn job site goals and company wide goals t Perform any other related duties as may be required Please Email your applications to George & Darlene Simpson: Simpson@Tsetsaut.ca Fax: George & Darlene: 250-842-5615

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Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today! Contact Tahtsa Timber Office spca.bc.ca email: reception@tahtsa.ca

Responsible for operating service truck and maintaining logging equipment. Experience with Waratah Processors, and Madill Equipment required. The successful candidate will work well with others and be a problem solver.

Phone: 250-692-7640 Fax: 250-692-7140

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Financial Services LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca NEED A loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 firstandsecondmortgages.ca TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions AERO AUCTIONS Upcoming Auction. Thurs., Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining, excavation, transportation equipment, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks, misc attachments & more! Consignments welcome! Call: 1-888-6009005 or www.aeroauctions.ca. ONLINE AUCTION - COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS WED OCT 14 - CLOSES WED OCT 21.........BAILIFF SEIZED PIZZA EQUIP, BAKERY & TACO EQUIP PLUS LEASE RETURNS - incl. Garland cooking equip, Berkel Slicers, Hobart 60 Quart Legacy Mixer, Meat Grinder, Sheeters, Walk-ins, Pizza & Convection Ovens, dishwashers, canopies and MORE !!!!! View Weekdays 10am to 4pm @Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com

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Private Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030, Local.

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3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas Rent: $1350 per mnth Sale: $299,000 Contact: 250-845-3315

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DISTRICT OF HOUSTON www.houston.ca

The District of Houston is now accepting:

Proposals for the Claude Parish Memorial Arena

CONCESSION Sealed proposals marked “Arena Concession” and addressed to the attention of the Corporate Services Officer, will be received by the District of Houston, PO Box 370, 3367 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 up to 4:00pm (local time) on Friday, October 23, 2015. The term of the Concession Lease will be for the 2015/2016 Arena season, and may be extended for a further two year term upon mutual agreement. Proposal Packages will be available at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 – 12th Street, during work hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, except statutory holidays) and available on the District website www.houston.ca. To view the concession area, and for further information, please contact the Municipal Office at 250-845-2238.

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UNDER NEW management. Parklane Townhouses for Rent. Full remodeled 3-bedroom townhouses in an adult family oriented complex. Excellent references required. First and last months rent due at signing of agreement. $750. a month. Viewings by appointment. Call: (250-845-0707)

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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING A PORTION OF ELECTORAL AREA “B” (BURNS LAKE RURAL – ROSE LAKE AREA) AND A PORTION OF ELECTORAL AREA “G” (HOUSTON RURAL – TOPLEY AREA) TOPLEY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND TOPLEY ROAD RESCUE AND MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS SERVICE Advance voting for a referendum within a portion of both Electoral Areas “B” (Burns Lake Rural) and “G” (Houston Rural) will be held at the Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C., from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015 for the purpose of voting on the following questions: TOPLEY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND TOPLEY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION LOAN AUTHORIZATION

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP 2015-1440) FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF SEWAGE LAGOON OUTFALL

The District of Houston is pursuing a Request for Proposals to design a new outfall structure for the sewage treatment lagoons. The successful Consultant shall provide a preliminary design and cost estimate; an outline of their proposed methodology/workplan; detailed design of approved solution; tender package for completion of works and schedule of completion of proposed works; construction schedule based on approval from the Ministry of Environment. Sealed proposals marked “RFP 2015-1440 – Consultant Services for Design of Sewage Lagoon Outfall” will be received at the District of Houston Municipal Office, up to 2:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday, October 30, 2015 and addressed to the following: Lindsay Blair, Corporate Services Officer District of Houston, PO Box 370, 3367 12th Street Houston BC V0J 1Z0 Proposal packages will be available at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 12th Street, during working hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and available on the District of Houston’s website at www.houston.ca, as well as BC Bid and CivicInfo BC.

Are you in favour of both of the following: a) Topley Rural Fire Protection Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1743, 2015, which would provide fire protection and suppression services for a maximum taxation on land and improvements of $72,000 (equal to a residential rate of $1.90 per $1,000 of total net taxable assessments); and b) Topley Rural Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1744, 2015 giving authorization to borrow up to $383,639 over 25 years to be used to purchase a fire truck and purchase and upgrade a new fire hall? TOPLEY ROAD RESCUE AND MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT Are you in favour of the Topley Road Rescue and Medical First Responders Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1745, 2015, which would provide road rescue and medical first response services for a maximum taxation on land and improvements of $7,000 (equal to $0.17 per $1,000 of total net taxable assessments)? Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity Maps of the defined portions of Electoral Area “B” and Electoral Area “G” and the bylaws for the proposed services can be obtained by contacting the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office or at www.rdbn. bc.ca. Please note that there is a different map for each proposed service. Regular voting will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C. Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer Telephone: (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339

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Amendment and Extension of Babine Forest Products Ltd. Morice Timber Supply Area (TSA) Forest Stewardship Plan

Please be advised that Babine Forest Products Limited (Babine) has formally requested the Minister’s approval to extend the term of Babine’s Morice TSA Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for a period of up to 5 years starting July 22, 2016. This FSP covers the Morice TSA with the exception of the Red Top area (see attached Map). The Forest Development Unit (FDU) will be amended to reflect the Red Top Agreement (2015). The licenses included in this FSP are A16823, A83729, A88866, and A72921 and the addition of the licenses A71014 (Office of the Wet’suwet’en) and A88566 (NewPro). This amendment and extension also includes revisions to stocking standards for forest health, riparian for protection of water and stream quality, and biodiversity patch size. This public review and comment is in accordance with FPPR section 20(1). Babine’s proposed Morice TSA FSP extension will be referred for a period of 60 days starting October 14, 2015 and will be available for review at Babine’s administration office Monday through Friday during normal business hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. A representative from Babine will be available to answer questions, address concerns and provide additional information in regards to the Morice TSA FSP amendment and extension request. Comments arising from this referral will be considered in the extension approval of Babine’s Morice FSP. If you have any questions, or would like to meet and discuss the proposed FSP extension, we encourage you to call Daniella Oake, Planning Supervisor at Babine Forest Products Limited 250 692–7177. The deadline for receiving written comments is December 10, 2015. If you wish to provide written comments, please address them to: Babine Forest Products Limited PO Box 4000, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Attention: Daniella Oake Babine Forest Products Limited, 19479 Hwy 16 East, Box 4000, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 • Telephone 250-692-7177 • Fax 250-692-4595 Decker Lake Forest Products Ltd., 10345 Lewis Rd., Box 250, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 • Telephone 250-698-7304 • Fax 250-698-7374 www.HamptonAffiliates.com

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The District ofsafe Houston toddler in is soliciting written quotations for the development of a parking area (1450m2) on a portion of the the lot (Lot car. 3, Plan 11698) opposite the ball fields at the north end of Copeland Avenue. Learn to The Workhow will involve: install your and disposal of selected trees • Removal child’s car seat • Removal and disposal of all stumps and organic matter • SupplyCall and placement of Subgrade material under correctly. the supervision of District staff 1-877-247-5551 • Supply, placement, compaction of Crush gravel top or visit base under the supervision of staff

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1. Removal of Trees L.S. 2. Removal of stumps and other organic matter L.S. 3. Excavation of unsuitable material 435m3 4. Supply and placement of Drive to Save Lives subgrade material 725m3 5. Supply and placement of crush base material 435m3 6. Mob and demob L.S. TOTAL: The contractor is responsible for disposal of all wood waste. All unusable organic matter can be disposed at Four Seasons Park. Crush base material to be 25mm minus Crush as approved by a District of Houston representative. Sub grade material to be pit run gravel free of all organics. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Closing Date for Bid Submittal: 4:00 p.m. October 30, 2015 If you have any additional questions, please contact: Don Hounsell, Manager of Engineering and Operations (AScT) District of Houston, Box 370, Houston BC V0J 1Z0, Phone 250-845-2238, Fax 250-845-3429.

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Author Reading - Tues, Oct 20: 7 to 9 p.m. the Houston Public Library will welcome local author and song writer, Mr. Bob Hamblin who will share poems and songs from his new book: Blueand Songs of Robert W. Hamblin. Everyone is welcome. Poems Copies of Mr. Hamblin’s book will be available for purchase after Green the reading. HarvestMarket - the Houston Public Library is hosting Community Community Winter Markets again this fall. Oct 22, Nov 5 & 19 and Dec 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Canfor Room. Tables are free for all vendors! Please call the library at 250-845-2256 to book a table. Shop local and support our community’s crafters, artisans and home-based retailers. GEMS Girls Clubs meets other Thurs. till Dec. 3rd and again in Jan. at the Houston Christian Reformed Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m. GEMS is for girls from Grade 2-7. Come join us for Singing, Bible Study, games, badges and crafts. Registration Fee is $45/ Logo File year and for more info Contact Colour Fran at 250-845-7495. TOPS 1901 meets every Tues.: 8-9:30 a.m. at the Houston United Church. Come join other women who are Taking Off

Pounds Sensibly and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Houston Public Library October Events: After School Games Day – Thurs., Oct. 15: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. NID Craft Day – Fri., Oct. 23: 1 to 3 p.m. Book Club – Thurs., Oct. 29: 7 to 9 p.m. Stop by or phone us at 250-845-2256 for more info on any of the above events. Volleyball Coaches - With volleyball season around the corner, Houston Secondary School is looking for coaches at both the junior and senior levels. Please contact the office for more details @ 845-7217. Seniors Happy Gang Entertainment Fund is accepting donations for Silent Auction Fundraiser. Call: 250-845-7537 or 250-845-9615. Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet every Tuesday 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

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Topley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. 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).

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.

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Education money for children The British Columbia Training and Education Savings Grant will provide families with a child born in 2007 or later to a $1,200 one-time grant. The child must have a registered education savings plan, and the child and a parent or guardian must be B.C. residents. Applications are now available from al-

most all credit unions. The grant will be paid into an RESP upon application between the child’s sixth to ninth birthday. Applicants have three years, or until the child’s ninth birthday to submit an application for the grant. The grant was introduced in the 2013 B.C. budget and was developed in 2014 and 2015.

MLA travel expenses By M. Riis-Christianson Black Press

British Columbians paid nearly $211,000 in travel expenses to two northern Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) during the last fiscal year. According to records released by the province, New Democratic Party MLA Doug Donaldson (Stikine) was paid $85,655 for travel between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. In that same period, Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad (who also serves as Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation) racked up $125,297 in travel expenses – the most of any BC MLA. These totals included travel by people accompanying the MLAs. Each year, MLAs are permitted to bill the province for up to 12 trips by “accompanying persons.” While MLAs usually reserve this perk for their spouses, it can be (and often is) utilized to cover the cost of transporting staff

members to meetings and other functions. In the year ended March 31, 2015, Donaldson was reimbursed for $8,021 worth of “accompanying person” expenses – the highest total among MLAs. During the same period, Rustad billed the province for $6,237 worth of “accompanying person” expenses incurred in seven trips. Donaldson also received a higher “capital city” accommodations allowance than Rustad. Donaldson was paid $20,870 to help defer the cost of living in Victoria for part of the year, while Rustad collected $16,174. Rustad’s $85,850 in “general” travel costs were the most incurred by a BC MLA. Donaldson’s $41,457 in “general” travel costs were less than half Rustad’s, but still among the highest incurred by BC’s senior elected officials. Both MLAs incurred $11,580 in “inconstituency” travel.

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Northern BC represented at World Transplant Games

It’s not just anywhere you can watch 50 and 60 year olds running an impressive 100 metre dash. And competing against others from about 50 countries around the world. But that’s what happens at the World Transplant Games. The World Transplant Games have been held somewhere around the globe since 1978, with a main focus of raising awareness about the importance of organ donation. A few weeks ago they were held in Argentina, where about 1000 athletes met in Mar del Plata. Canada sent a team of 19 athletes. The BC contingent consisted of five, and John Hols, formerly of Houston, was on that team. The one qualification that unites all athletes is that each has had a lifesaving transplant of some kind. Hols had a double lung transplant almost ten years ago. As well as lung, others have kidney, liver or heart transplants. The youngest member on the BC team was four- yearold Addison, who had had a heart transplant. She was scheduled to run the last leg of the Canadian ladies’ four by 100 race and she was counting down the days. Addison also has a northern

BC connection: her father, Aaron, lived in Granisle when he was younger. Hols, whose lungs deteriorated because of a genetic condition known as Alpha 1 antitrypsin enzyme deficiency, was on oxygen around the clock for two years and could hardly bend to tie his shoes during the last two years before his surgery. His transplant gave him a whole new life. Instead of needing a wheelchair when long distances were involved, he was hiking in the Rockies just three months after his surgery. While competition at the World Games can be fierce and while records were broken, the majority of competitors are not looking for Olympic recognition. They are happy just being able to compete, often after years of being incapacitated or bed-ridden. A speaker at the closing ceremonies, himself an organ recipient, put it this way, “These Games show the world the excellent quality of life that is possible after a transplant.” Sitting in the stands, athletes and supporters are surrounded by a babble of various tongues, but everyone is united by the language of gratitude that stems from a

The BC team: John Hols far left, Addison in front. new lease on life as the result of the selfless gift of a donor who took the time to sign a donor card or at least discuss the matter with family. At the Games’ opening ceremonies, the countries march in Olympic style, complete with flag and flagbearer. All the countries and their representatives are there in uniform and national colours. But as the week progresses, and members of the global transplant family reconnect, the trading begins. It’s mostly pins, but also clothing. On the last day of competition it is impossible to tell where many of the athletes are from. A competitor in the 200 metre, for instance, could be wearing

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shorts from Holland, a shirt from Australia, and maybe a hat from Thailand. It is all the nations, united. Hols came home with a gold medal in ball throw and three respectable placings in shotput, discus, and javelin. When little Addison ran the last leg of the women’s four by 100 relay, she held on to the baton with everything she had and ran as fast as her little legs could carry her. And some of her competitors, adult women from other countries, watched for her and waited, because sometimes there are more important things than being the first to cross the line. Story submitted by G. Hols

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Be Thankful - Always What a blessing to have a national day of thanksgiving set apart for the whole nation to be thankful to God for all his benefits and blessings towards us, including food, shelter, health and peace in the land. This day of thanksgiving should be a corporate expression of our heartfelt individual daily thanksgiving to God throughout the year. But what if we do not have good health? What if we are having trouble making ends meet? What if we are from a country where there is no peace? What if we are going through some almost unbearable pain? How can we be thankful then? Having gone through some excruciating pain myself, I must say that it is impossible for me, in myself, to be thankful when I am in the middle of it, when the pain is at its worst. I could not be thankful for the pain, or the situation I was in at the time. One thing I did realize though, is that God is still God. He does not change, no matter what I am going through, or how I am feeling (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 6:17). I also know he has promised never to leave me or to forsake me. In the moment, he may seem quite distant and the pain very present, yet God’s promises still stand. He knows the pain we are going through, his Holy Spirit lives in every one who believes and does not leave us just because we are going through a hard time (Hebrews 13:5; Isaiah 43:13). When we have a personal relationship with God, through faith in Jesus Christ, who suffered immensely and gave his life for us (John 3:16; Luke 24:45-49), we are his children, we belong to him, he has a purpose for everything. We do not have to understand it all, maybe we will understand by and by, or maybe not, but one thing we know, is he is our God, he is good and we are in his hands. This is the witness of his Holy Spirit with our spirit (Romans 8:16), who can give us an attitude of thanksgiving and joy deep in our heart, even when we, in ourselves, find it difficult to be thankful (James 1:2; Galatians 5:22). Let us keep our eyes on Jesus and be thankful for Him and all that He is (Hebrews 12:2). “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner