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Elementary students, parents, and staff from the Houston Christian School enjoy a toboggan party at Rock Nest Ranch on Friday, December 18 to kick off the beginning of Christmas holidays. All who attended enjoyed treats and hot chocolate, got a chance to reconnect with each other, and enjoy a romp in the beautiful winter wonderland.
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Council will be going places next year, and will also host Smithers’ and Vanderhoof’s town council. All councillors and the mayor will attend the 2016 North Central Local Government Association conference and annual general meeting on May 4-6 in Dawson Creek, and they will also attend Minerals North May 18-20 in Smithers, along with chief administrative officer Michael Glavin. In addition to that, the mayor will send out a formal invitation to Smithers’ council, who will come to town Jan. 14, with five or six attending. “I think local governments are working together more than in the past, where they were all doing their own thing. They’re thinking more regionally,” said Mayor
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“I think local governments are... thinking more regionally. ” - Mayor Shane Brienen
Shane Brienen. “We’re just getting together to have a little meet-andgreet, and they would like to tour some of our facilities and we’ll talk about common issues and what we’re working on and what they are working on.” According to Glavin’s report, Smithers council will tour the Leisure Facility. Brienen added See VISIT on Page 2
Plans to get a Syrian refugee are continuing to unfold By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today
The plan to get a Syrian refugee to Houston is unfolding further. A meeting of eight people on Dec. 15 at the Library of the Houston Group to Support Syrian Refugees had people
signed up for different tasks that go towards developing a settlement plan. “We find that we are able in Houston to fundraise, provide accommodation and dental services,” said co-chair Bobby Seinen. “We went over what Smithers is doing … thinking that we
“Refugees need both financial and resettlement support.”
might join them, but we decided on setting our own objectives.” “The HGSSR
will try to sponsor a Christian family for settlement in Houston based on some feed-
back we have received from townspeople.” Seinen and Robin Euverman are heading
the organization as cochairs. Seinen said the group considered that a Muslim member would need to travel to Prince George for religious services. The group also hopes to pick a refugee that is from local dental hygienist Akram Khalil’s hometown.
“This seems to be an interesting development from other community groups who are sponsoring refugees,” said Seinen. “Once you get everything in place, you have to actually choose a refugee. It’s not like they assign you one.” “We will be conSee SYRIAN on Page 3
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Santa Claus made another special appearance in town at the last Moonlight Madness, Friday, December 11th. With the donation of a non-perishable food item to the Salvation Army, kids got the chance to seat and visit with Santa. Many thanks to Home Hardware for hosting the event.
Councils hoping to learn from each other VISIT from Page 1 that they want to learn how Houston employs geothermal energy to cut heating bills. “They’ve been wanting to save some energy cost at their pool,” said Brienen. He added that Vanderhoof’s council could also be coming in January. “They’re actually going through the process, they need to bring some of their
staff in and meet with our staff, and just share how things are working and what could be done differently, what works very well,” said Brienen. The Dawson Creek NCLGA meeting will see UBCM president Al Richmond and Northern Development Initiative Trust attend. “The NCLGA is all the northern municipal governments meeting each year, and they just go over
the state of industry and they have a bunch of workshops there for elected officials,” said Mayor Shane Brienen. Said workshops include discussions regarding dealing with the vagaries of the business cycle, forestry, agriculture and water as a resource, according to the draft agenda. “I think it will be good for municipal governments in the region.”
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Next meeting about sponsoring refugee to take place on January 12 SYRIAN from Page 1 tacting the Mennonite Central Committee to see if we can work together under their umbrella organization,” said Seinen. “They may have a settlement contract in place and they may also offer to issue charitable tax receipts through their organizations.”
The “settlement contract” Seinen refers to is the Settlement Agreement Holder contract with the government. This means they are an organization federal officials will contact when they want to place a refugee. Seinen believes that they would have to prove to the
Committee that the HGSSR has the “firm commitment from five people to support a refugee for a year.” She estimates the cost to start at $27,000. “And that doesn’t mean just financial support, but it also means resettlement support. Introducing them to the
community, enrolling them in schools, helping with medical needs, arranging transportation, childcare, medical emergencies, setting up accommodation.” Seinen added that they will meet again Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Dr. Paul Comparelli’s home. The meeting is public, and Seinen
suggested referring to the phone book for his address. “We’re going to discuss fundraising activities, also hopefully appoint a treasurer,” said Seinen.
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on’t drink and drive. Sad that it must be said every year. Even more disheartening that the message just doesn’t get through. Every year, in nearly every community, police, victims, families and others plead with the public not to drive while impaired. And every year, in nearly every community, at least one incident will be reported of a motor vehicle collision that could have been avoided had alcohol not been involved. Far too often, that incident will have tragic results. Families will be destroyed. All for the sake of saving $20. “I just live around the corner.” “I don’t want to leave my car at the bar.” “I need my vehicle in the morning.” “I don’t have money for a cab.” All excuses police have heard before. None of them legitimate. Police across the province are into their Christmas season crackdown, promising to be ever-vigilant in catching impaired drivers. It’s sad to think that people will consider getting behind the wheel after a night of consuming liquor or drugs, despite constant reports of deaths caused from such acts. ICBC notes that impaired driving is still the leading cause of car crashes in B.C. and 27 per cent of vehicle crash fatalities are related to impaired driving. According to Statistics Canada, impaired driving is the leading cause of criminal death in the country. Let that sink in for a minute. The leading cause of criminal death in Canada is also so easily preventable. So, before picking up those keys at the end of the staff holiday party, or a night out with friends, keep this in mind: Someone’s family will be destroyed by an impaired driver this Christmas season. Don’t let one stupid decision make you the cause. -Black Press
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Single parents head back to workforce The B.C. government’s new training and employment program for single parents has enrolled more than 1,300 people since it began Sept. 1. The program covers tuition, daycare and transportation costs for up to a year of on-the-job training or education towards in-demand jobs for single parents on social assistance or disability payments. The benefits can continue for up to the first year of employment, including extension of government-paid dental and other health benefits. It replaces the previous system, often referred to as the welfare trap, where single parents would lose their assistance payments
“When they come into a WorkBC office, there is an assessment that takes place to determine the best path for that individual,” - Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell
and benefits if they went back to school to train for a job. S o c i a l Development Minister Michelle Stilwell called the results of the program’s first four months “a very good sign,” particularly since about 400 of the voluntary participants are not in the ministry’s “expected to work” category be-
cause their children are under the age of three. Of the 1,330 people signed up to the program as of mid-December, 50 are already on the job in construction, retail, health and community service positions. More than 90 per cent of participants are single mothers, reflecting the fact that women are 90 per
cent of the 16,000 single parents receiving income and disability assistance in B.C. “When they come into a WorkBC office, there is an assessment that takes place to determine the best path for that individual,” Stilwell said in an interview. “The case managers look at aptitude and background as well as what’s going on in the local job market, and try to figure out how to individually map the supports that are needed for that person. It’s a very flexible program.” When the single parent program was launched, Stilwell described it as “one of the most significant social program shifts this government has
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ever introduced.” It came with a financial commitment of $24.5 million over five years. The ministry cites research showing children who grow up in an income-assistance family are up to three times more likely to become dependent on income assistance themselves later in life.
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Clark bans political interference in records There will be no more political staff deleting email records in ministry offices, Premier Christy Clark promised Wednesday. Clark said she accepts all of the r e c o m m e n d at i o n s made by Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and a follow-up study by a former commissioner to preserve email records that could be requested under freedom of information law. “The practice of ‘triple deleting’
will be prohibited, ministers and political staff will continue to retain sent emails and a new policy and specific training will be developed,” Clark said. “As soon as practicable, public servants will be made responsible for the searching of records responsive to information requests on behalf of ministers and political staff.” Denham reported in October on investigations into three complaints, and determined in at least one case that emails had been
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intentionally deleted in an effort to avoid public release. She also condemned the practice of political staff such as Clark’s deputy chief of staff to delete all of their sent emails at the end of each day. A political staffer in Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s office resigned when Denham’s report came out. She said he denied under oath deleting another staffer’s emails related to meetings with remote communities on safe transit options for Highway
16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert. NDP leader John Horgan said giving non-partisan public servants responsibility for records searches is an important step, but the government needs to legislate a “duty to document” policy decisions of government. Clark told r e p o r t e r s Wednesday that step will be taken once legislation is prepared to build on existing requirements. The government brought in former
i n fo r m at i o n and privacy commissioner David Loukidelis to recommend new practices. Among his r e c o m m e n d at i o n s was to adjust government email systems so even deleted records are kept long enough to be captured in monthly computer backups, to allow later examination in cases where they may be the last location kept. Loukedelis said it not practical for any government to keep all email records, and attempting to archive such a
massive volume of data would not only increase costs but would harm the public’s ability to get timely access. And any attempt to vet each email to determine if it should be kept would cause government to “grind to a halt.” B.C.’s Chief Information Officer reported that the B.C. public service now receives 284 million email messages each year, and sends out another 86 million. “To suggest, as some have, that all information should be kept is akin to
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher suggesting it is good household management for homeowners never to throw away rotten food, grocery lists, old newspapers, broken toys or worn-out clothes,” Loukidelis wrote.
B.C. Liberal staffer quits, faces charges in Ontario By Tom Fletcher Black Press
B.C. Liberal Party executive director Laura Miller has resigned and returned to Ontario to face criminal charges stemming from deletion of government email records belonging to the Ontario government. Miller was deputy chief of staff to former Ontario
“The charges relate to email records that were sought by opposition parties after the Ontario government abruptly cancelled two planned gas-fired power plants.”
Liberal premier Dalton McGuinty in 2013. She and former chief of staff David Livingstone have been charged with one count each
of breach of trust, mischief in relation to data and “misuse of a computer system to commit the offence of mischief,” the Ontario Provincial
Police said in a statement Thursday. The charges relate to email records that were sought by opposition parties after the
Ontario government abruptly cancelled two planned gasfired power plants that were facing strong local opposition. Miller and Livingstone were accused of bringing in Miller’s partner, computer technician Peter Faist, to erase hard drives in McGuinty’s office that contained the records. Miller left the Ontario government
when McGuinty retired and came to B.C. to work for the B.C. Liberal Party. Miller posted a statement on her Twitter account Thursday, saying she has retained lawyer Clayton Ruby to defend her. She said the charges come after she filed a complaint against two OPP officers over their investigation into the handling of the
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They toured mausoleums, learned new dining customs and made new friends, but Bulkley Valley high school students say their longestlasting impression from a recent class trip to China will be the appreciation it gave them for hard work and education. A group of 20 students from the Bulkley Valley School District 54 travelled to the Jiangsu province of China last month to take part in a cultural immersion program. Nine students from Houston and 11 from Smithers visited the cities of Suzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing, where they saw temples, a silk factory and a canal city among other attractions. For four days of their trip the group attended the Nanjing Secondary School, where the school day, starts at about 6 a.m. and does not finish until about 10 p.m. Each Canadian student was partnered with a Chinese student to help them navigate the school, where classes included Chinese music, calligraphy, pottery and language. Although the Bulkley Valley students did not adhere to the same gruelling schedule,
Smithers Secondary School (SSS) students Jaydin Haskins, Blake Knibbs, and Alannah Markert said they had inherited some of the Chinese work ethic. Knibbs, who is in Grade 10, said the experience taught him how hard different cultures have to work for their education. “I have started to put in a bit longer hours and started to really get down on my studies,” he said. “Now that I’ve gone to China and seen how on time they have to be, it’s made me appreciate what I have back home.” Knibbs was also taken aback by the generosity and inclusiveness of the Chinese students. “When we went to the cafeteria there was a bit of an issue with us getting food because you have to get a card to get food, so everyone was like ‘I’ll buy you lunch, I’ll buy you lunch!’ ” he said. “It’s so much different from here because if someone came here and didn’t have money you would be like ‘I’m not buying you lunch’ ”. The students also had dinner at home with their student buddies, who introduced them to Nanjing dining customs. “Here it’s polite to finish everything on
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20 students from Bulkley Valley School District 54 travelled to the Jiangsu province of China to take part in a cultural immersion program. your plate and to make sure the table’s nice and cleaned off,” said Markert. “There they want you to leave food because it’s disrespectful if you eat it all.” The students said the organized chaos of China’s traffic system, the preparation of food such as fish served whole, and the conservative way that women dressed were some of the things they noticed during their trip. Knibbs, Markert and Haskins all said they had been working harder at school since they returned to Canada. Houston Secondary School Grade 11 students Logan
Larocque and Jessica Ells also said they had returned from China feeling more grateful for their lifestyles and education. “We got to school, we get our education and most likely we’ll go to university but there they go for 16 hours a day and they don’t even know if they are going to university,” said Laroque. “They say they have to give it their all.” Ells said she was surprised by how curious the Chinese public were about she and her classmates. “They were really amazed by us, which was weird,” said Ells. “They were coming up to us and wanting to take pictures and get our emails and
asking us questions.” S D 5 4 superintendent Chris van der Mark said the goal of holding international field trips was to give the students an appreciation and understanding of other countries, as well as their home in Canada. “Of course you want them to appreciate the Chinese culture and the Chinese history and also the impact of globalization,” he said. “And then you also want them to take away an appreciation of Canada as well. “Canada’s a really remarkable country, it’s a great country, and then sometimes you have to also see other things to then put things in perspective.”
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Police report: Man arrested for careless use of a firearm By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today
From Dec. 10-16, police received 48 calls for service, six of which were traffic related, one each of a bylaw complaint, false alarm and 911 call. *** On Dec. 11 at 11 a.m., police received a report of a collision on Highway 16 and McKilligan Road. On attendance, police learned that a pickup truck that was turning from Highway 16 onto Knockholt Road collided with a commercial truck making a left-hand turn onto Highway 16. Damage to the vehicles were minor and no one was injured. A violation ticket was issued to the driver of the pickup for speeding relative to conditions. Slippery roadways were contributing factors. *** On Dec. 12 at 9 a.m., police received a report of a collision on Highway 16 on Morgan Road involving two vehicles. One vehicle was eastbound trying to turn left onto Morgan Road while the other vehicle was westbound. The vehicles sustained significant damage. One of the drivers sustained minor injuries. The turning vehicle’s driver was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield on a left turn to the oncoming vehicle. *** On Dec. 12 at 9:30 p.m., police received a report of a man brandishing a firearm on the 3100 block of Hagman Crescent who departed prior to police arrival. However, the vehicle was subsequently stopped on Highway 16, and the man was arrested for careless use of a firearm. A loaded firearm was subsequently found in the vehicle. The male remains in custody charged with multiple firearms offences. Police believe there were two other parties involved with the man on Hagman Crescent and are asking them to come forward. Those two people are not suspects at this time. *** On Dec. 13 at 3
a.m., police received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Hagman Crescent. Police attended and subsequently arrested a female for common assault. The woman was held in custody and later released to appear in Houston Provincial Court Jan. 18, charged with assault. ***
On Dec. 14 at 8:45 p.m., police received a report of a theft from a local restaurant after two iPods were stolen. The matter remains under investigation. Video surveillance is being reviewed. *** On Dec. 15 at 1:20 p.m, police received a report of a theft at a local business. The em-
ployees of the business followed the suspects and contacted police, which led to the arrest of a man and woman for shoplifting. The stolen property was recovered hidden in the business where the suspects were found. Subsequent investigation revealed that these two individuals were also respon-
sible for the overnight theft of iPods from the local restaurant and recent thefts from another business. The pair were held in custody while a search warrant was executed at their residence. Stolen property including clothing and iPods were recovered. The accused were released and will appear
in Houston Provincial Court on Jan. 18 on several charges of theft and possession of stolen property. *** On Dec. 15 at 8 p.m., police received a report of an assault on Pearson Road. Police attended but the suspect had departed. He was subsequently arrested on Dec. 16
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and held in custody to appear in Smithers Provincial Court to answer to multiple breach charges and common assault. *** On Dec. 16, police received an arrest warrant for a prolific offender who resides in Houston. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the man.
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Council’s Christmas Greeting
Newsletter ~ December 23rd, 2015 edition Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons! Upcoming Council Meetings: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Tuesday, January 19, 2016 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: active@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
On behalf of Mayor, Council and staff of the District of Houston, we wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
Snow Clearing Operations
Property owners are reminded that basketball stands placed on the roadway must be removed. The District will not be responsible for any damage during snow clearing operations. Please help the Public Works crews to keep the streets clear of snow this winter. Snow removal operations start at 5:00 am, seven (7) days/week as required. Residents are reminded: • to keep parked vehicles off roadways and streets while crews are in the area clearing snow from streets; • it is the responsibility of individual property owners to clear snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property; and, • snow removal from private property cannot be put on municipal property. Your patience is appreciated as driveways cannot be cleared by operators during regular snow removing operations. The roads are cleared on a first priority basis with one travel lane each way, with a fixed blade truck that plows to the right only. This results in snow being pushed to the curb and into driveways. When road and street widening is done, crews try to clean driveways; however this work depends on the amount of snowfall. A heavy snowfall takes 4-5 full days to clear and remove the piled snow. When other emergencies occur, employees are taken away from their regular duties and the operation slows down.
Leisure Facility Programs Christmas Hours
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday, Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 11:00-6:00pm 11:00-6:00pm 11:00-4:00pm Closed
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29 Dec 30 Dec 31 January 1 11:00-6:00pm 11:00-6:00pm 11:00-6:00pm 11:00-6:00pm 11:00-4:00pm Closed
Saturday Dec 26 Closed Saturday Jan 2 11:00-6:00pm
Give the gift of leisure this holiday season with an Active Gift Card! $10 or $20 gift cards are great for stocking stuffers or gift exchanges. For a bigger gift you can load a card with the value of a swimming lesson, 10 visit pass, or Leisure Facility membership and share the gift of health, wellness, and fun all year long!
Winter Swimming Lessons Monday/Wednesday’s January 18 - February 17 Sea Otter: 4:00-4:30pm Swim Kids ½: 4:00-4:30pm Salamander: 5:00-5:30pm Swim Kids ¾: 5:30-6:00pm Sunfish: 4:30-5:00pm
Swim Kids 5/6: 4:00-4:45pm Crocodile/Whale: 5:30-6:00pm Swim Kids 7/8: 4:45-5:30pm Swim Kids 9/10: 4:30-5:30pm
Dungate Community Forest
Dungate Community Forest is accepting applications from non-profit groups and organizations. Applications can be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce, District of Houston Municipal Office and the Bulkley Valley Credit Union in Houston. For more information contact dungatecomfor@houston.ca
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Tuesday, December 29 hours: 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30 hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 31 hours: 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Closed Friday January 1st & Saturday, January 2nd. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, January 5th.
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As we consider the Christmas story we read, Mary “laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.” Luke 2:7 NLT We often dwell on the obvious conclusion that Jesus was not born in the inn, which would seem the minimal requirement of a place for a woman to give birth. He was rejected and nobody gave him any room there. Then the question comes to mind. When rejected at the inn, where did the Creator of the universe go to be born into the human race? Being the Son of the Living God, you’d think that he would have some pull over his creation to be born into a palace, or at least in a clean sanitary, private room somewhere. Yet we read, he went to a lowly place and was found wrapped in cloths, lying in a feed trough. This is the place where the shepherds could welcome and greet him. They would most likely not have been allowed into a palace and be considered too dirty to come into a sanitary delivery room. Jesus went to the place where those who would recognize him could come. He met them on their turf. This was a pattern throughout his whole life. Some of the religious folks of his day accused him saying “He’s a glutton and a drunkard and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners.” Matthew 11:19 NLT In fact he did spend much of his time with these people. He even called Matthew, a tax collector, and Simon, a zealot (an insurgent), to be his disciples. One of his disciples, Judas Iscariot would betray him. When asked why he did this, he answered “I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Matthew 9:13 NLT Jesus went to those who would recognise their need of him, believe in him and repent of their sins. He told the religious leaders of his day “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.” Matthew 21:31 NLT Today, Jesus has come to meet us on our turf. Do we have room for Jesus in our busy lives? Is he welcome in our heart? Do we realize our absolute desperate need of him? “For the Son of Man* came to seek and save those who are lost.” Luke 19:10 *”Son of Man” is a title Jesus used for Submitted by Ken Penner himself. NLT Sponsored by
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boards give drivers a visual reminder about their behaviour and the importance of following posted speed limits. This is one more tool that is designed to help us reduce crashes, injury and fatalities on our roads.” This project is part of the B.C. government’s Community Safety
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting the “District of Houston Development Bylaw No. 1040, 2013” and the “Official Community Plan Bylaw 1001, 2010” will be held on: Tuesday, January 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the District of Houston Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, B.C. “District of Houston Development Bylaw No. 1040, 2013” and “Official Community Plan Bylaw 1001, 2010”, are proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1074, 2016, which would rezone the land described as Lot D, District Lot 333, Range 5, Land District, Plan PRP43132 only, from R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to P1-Public and Institutional. The applicant has applied to rezone this property to place a permanently mounted brown coloured modular communication building housing a fibre cable distribution system, to provide telecommunication and television signals throughout Houston. Civic Address: 2080 Sullivan Way
At a Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the Public Hearing. The public hearing on Bylaw No. 1074, 2016 will be chaired by Mayor Shane Brienen. Full particulars may be reviewed by the public by requesting to inspect “District of Houston Development Bylaw No. 1040, 2013” and “Official Community Plan Bylaw 1001, 2010” at the District of Houston Municipal Office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (except on statutory holidays). For more information please contact: Michael D. Glavin, Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 250-845-2238
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Houston Fellowship Baptist Church 3790 C.R. Matthews Rd. Pastor: Larry Ballantyne
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Houston Canadian Reformed Church SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM Pastor Carl VanDam s.carl.vandam@canrc.org Office Phone: 250-845-3441 ~ Everyone Welcome ~
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Medical/Dental AL-ANON Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon meetings are Monday, 7pm at the Houston United Church. Contact number: (250) 8457774.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings are at the Houston United Church, Monday and Thursday at 7:00pm. Contact number is:1-877-644-2266 CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment
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~ Everyone Welcome! ~ 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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St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 2001 Riverbank Drive Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z2 Phone: 250-845-2841
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Career Opportunities THE S&A Group is currently looking for a professional and eager Administrative Assistant for a rapidly expanding company in Vancouver,BC! -Data Entry -Schedule meetings Answer and direct phone calls -Prepare scheduled reports -Filing, faxing, scanning, email correspondences -Strong use of Microsoft Office and other office management systems Job Requirements - -Must have Microsoft office experience -1-2+ years administrative assistant experience -Provide exceptional customer service -Must have good organization skills -Multi-task in a fast working environment -Must have experience in Excel -Must be able to pass a full background check -Must be computer literate Starting Pay is $27.00 - $29.00 p/hour. Paid Holidays and benefits after 90 days. Please send your resume to : daveclaerhout11@hotmail.com
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! REGISTERED NURSE Bayshore Home Health is hiring a RN in the Smithers area. Position is to provide bi-weekly infusions in Smithers, BC. Travel paid from other nearby community. Infusion experience necessary. Paid training provided. Competitive hourly wage. Flexible schedule to work with current position. Vehicle required for community health. Apply to caringpeoplework @bayshore.ca
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Take notice that Glenna Daniels from Granisle, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Crown Land Direct Sale - Residential situated on Provincial Crown land located LOT 12, OF BLOCK 7, DISTRICT LOT 2625, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, PLAN 1466, LOT 13, OF BLOCK 7, DISTRICT LOT 2625, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, PLAN 1466, located on Railway Avenue, Topley, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408872. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000, 3333 Tatlow Rd., Smithers BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to January 13, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.
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YOUR OWN PRIVATE HILLTOP ESTATE! Panoramic views from this park like, private 7 4 acres with a 4 bedroom 2880 square foot house. Updated custom kitchen with gorgeous maple cabinets, island and eating bar. Oak hardwood floors throughout the foyer, kitchen and dining. Step outside to the wrap around deck with glass railings and enjoy the spectacular views. 34x60 insulated shop with concrete floor and separate hydro meter., 31x46 barn with 4/5 box stalls and tack room and loft. Gold fish pond is another great spot to enjoy nature! Large garden area and perfectly manicured yard/flower gardens. Hot water heat fired by either outdoor wood furnace or gas. Approx. 40 acres of productive hayfield. Not in the ALR. All appliances included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.
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Houston Fellowship Baptist Church invites Cheques can be dropped off at the BV Credit everyone to our annual Christmas Eve Union or at Shannon Clarke’s CGA office. proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society. Houston service Fellowship Baptist Church invites Candlelight starting at 6:00 p.m. TOPS 1901 meets every Tues.: 8-9:30 a.m.dropped Topley Fire Cheques can be off Protection at the BVSociety Creditmeetings everyone to our annual Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24th at the Church. at the Houston United Church. Come join other every second Tuesday of thece. month at 7:30 pm. Come join us for anservice evening ofstarting music and at 6:00 p.m. Union or at Shannon Clarke’s CGA offi Candlelight women who are Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Topley Fire Protection Society meetings worship as we celebrate the birth of 24th our Lordat the Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. on Thursday, December Church. lifestyle. TOPS 1901 meets Structural every Tues.: 8-9:30 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Jesus Christ. A nursery will be provided for and encouraging a healthy Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. Comein the joinchurch us basement. for an evening music and at Interactive the Houston United Church. Come join other toddlers We hope to of Coffee Break - an Women’s is accepting applications. No experience worship as we celebrate the birth of Lordmeet women see you all there! Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Bibleour Study every Tuesday whomorning are Taking Offplease Pounds Sensibly necessary contact Byron - F/C 250Jesus Christ. A nursery will be provided for from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston Christian and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. Houston Pentecostal Church will be holding 696-3348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs 1959 Goold Road. theCandlelight church basement. We hope Church, to atoddlers ChristmasinEve service on Reformed @ 19:00 hrs (7pm). Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s is accepting applications. No experience see you all there! Thursday, December 24, at 7:00 pm. at 2024 Childcare is provided. For more info call Darlene 845-7438, Bible Study meet every Tuesday morning necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250Riverbank Dr. (The Log Church). There will be Margaret: 845-2348, 696-3229. from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston Christian Houston be holding 696-3348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs candy bags forPentecostal the kids. EveryoneChurch welcome. will Evelyn a Christmas Eve Candlelight service onLegionReformed The Houston Branch 249: Meeting: Church, 1959 Goold Road. @ 19:00 hrs (7pm). Activities for Seniors in Houston at the and District Thursday, December 24, at 7:00 pm. at 2024 month is Executive, 4th The Granisle is provided. For more infoSenior callCitizens Seniors Centre: New Horizons FREE swim 2nd Monday of the Childcare meet every second and fourth Thursday Monday is General Meeting. Riverbank Dr. (The Log Church). There will be for Seniors (60+) Dec. 15th to Feb. 23 every Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors candy9bags forAM theAllkids. Everyone Tuesday AM to 10 Seniors invited. welcome. Buck Flats Community Development Evelyn 696-3229. Reason: Expanding opportunities for Seniors to Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm Centre. St. Clement Eve become active. Anglican Church Christmas The (17642) Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: at Andy Pollack’s house on Buck Granisle Volunteer Fire Department The Granisle and District Senior Citizens Service is at 8:00 PM - Everyone is welcome. Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Tues., meetings & fi re practices every Houston Public Library: The meet every second and fourth Thursday to attend, issues concerning the Meeting. Activities Seniors Houston at we thediscussMonday is General 7:00pm at the Fire Hall. library will be for closed for the in Holidays Buck fl ats area. Please call Chris Newell at of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors December 20th through 28thNew inclusive. Seniors Centre: Horizons 250-845-3564 FREE swim for more info. Flats Community Buck Development Granisle Church of the Way services are Centre. forHouston Seniors (60+) Dec. 15th to Feb. 23 every The Cancer Society is sponsoring Sundays at 11:00am. Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup aTuesday Christmas 9 tree of to memories hope. AM 10 AMand All Seniors invited. at homemade Andy Pollack’s (17642) on Buck Kitchen serving healthy soups in house Volunteer Fire Department Please keep your announcements as brief Granisle as Donations $5/bulb. Theopportunities goal is to light for Reason:areExpanding Seniors to possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome & fire practices every Tues., up 1500 bulbs by Christmas Day and all 4 p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternatedmeetings as become active. to attend, we discuss issues concerning proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society. Wednesdays. space permits. Items will be acceptedthe via fax, email 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.
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or dropped the office.Newell No phone calls Buck flats area. Please callat Chris at please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.comGranisle Church of the Way services are 250-845-3564 for more info. Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Sundays at 11:00am. & DISTRICTsoups BRANCH Kitchen servingHOUSTON healthy homemade in Please keep your announcements as brief as 2365 Copeland Ave. File two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is P.O. Box 1480, Houston 4 p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as Wednesdays. Phone: 250-845-7117
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Community Calendar proudly byhas been building a Since May 1941, Bulkley Valley sponsored Credit Union solid financial institution that members from Burns Lake to the Hazeltons have grown to rely on. People helping people is how we began and we strive to remain people-oriented, both in our financial services and through direct involvement with our communities. We are dedicated to local decision-making and local control, key factors in providing the kinds of services that meet the financial needs of individuals and business members alike.
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Since May 1941, Bulkley Valley Credit Union has been building a solid financial institution that members from Burns Lake to the Hazeltons have grown to rely on. People helping people is how we began and we strive to remain people-oriented, both in our financial services and through direct involvement with our communities. We are dedicated to local decision-making and local control, key factors in providing the kinds of services that meet the financial needs of individuals and business members alike.
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“Home for the Holidays” event at the Houston Christian School Robin Vander Heide photos/Houston Today
The Houston Christian School hosted a “Home for the Holidays” event last Wednesday, December 16, where there was carol singing and special performances, followed by a time of fellowship, coffee and goodies, and craft activities for families. Top Left: Heather Garrison and Jean Gunther lead student violin players in a special Christmas performance. Top Right: Judy Ewald shows Desiree Shane how to make a sparkly tree ornament. Middle: Girls (left) and boys (right) decorate their own gingerbread people. Bottom: Students from the grade 1&2 class gave special performances, including reciting a poem and singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” in three different languages.”
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