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Smithers council came to meet with Houston Council in Houston last Thursday evening. The (private) meeting agenda topics included Huckleberry Mine layoffs impact and follow up on Highway 16 transportation issues.

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Bulkley Valley residents looking to get a cleaner wood stove can qualify for a $250 rebate. This year’s firstcome-first-serve Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program has 22 rebates to offer, and is open to residents living in this airshed that spans from Endako to Kitwanaga. “Anyone that exchanges an old stove, or decommissions an old stove — a wood-burning appliance that is not EPA certified and buys a new one that is, and installs that can qualify for the rebate,” said coordinator Sue Brookes. “It’s a mail-in rebate: they have to contact me and I can get the particulars off them and send them the cheque.” The program ends in September 2016, and Brookes believes that this year’s program will see full subscription. “There are already a couple in the works,” she said. “We had a lot of

people from the Burns Lake area apply last year.” “You do have to have the old stove decommissioned. That means taking it to either to the Town of Smithers works yard or municipal works yard, or a dealer and getting them to sort of deconstruct the flue collar and the door because we want these stoves inoperable.” Brookes sees benefits in terms of personal health and cost savings to get an EPA-certified stove. “People need to understand that a lot of these old stoves are putting out emissions that are clouding the air and causing all sorts of health problems with pets and people,” she said. “And it’s also more efficient to burn in an EPA-certified stove, so theoretically you’re going to use less wood and get hotter-burning fires.” Interested parties can contact Brookes at notonsea@hotmail.com or call her at 250-877-8739.

Increasing elk population requires regional plan By Alicia Bridges Black Press

A group of farmers and ranchers is holding an elk count this month in an effort to prove funding is needed to stop the animals ruining crops and eating stored feed. The Skeena Regional Elk

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ELK from Page 1 Operations (FLNRO) establish an elk management plan. It also plans to apply for funding to fence the worst affected farms. “[We are] asking anybody and everybody to write down information because without information we are going to get nowhere,” she said. “We’re trying to get a count and we need that for the Ministry [FLNRO] to get a management plan in place for the elk, as to how many the valley can handle and whether they should have some tags issued for hunters.” According to FLNRO, elk were first recorded in the Bulkley Valley in the 1980s near Deep Creek. That population grew but remained in the same location until 2012, when wolves are believed to have moved into the Deep Creek area and forced the herd to disperse.

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The Skeena Regional Elk Committee (SREC) is asking the public to report any elk sightings for a survey of the number of animals in the region. The results of the count, which covers the region between Burns Lake and the Hazeltons, will be used to seek funding from the B.C. government for fencing to stop the elk entering farms. Residents have since reported seeing elk in the Telkwa, Copper River, Babine

Lake, Moricetown, Hazelton and Francois Lake areas. FLNRO regional wildlife biologist Bill Jex said favourable winter conditions could lead to growth in those herds as well. “It is likely that numbers have remained relatively stable with the inhabiting of new geography since 2013, but if conditions moving forward are favourable, it is reasonable to suspect that elk numbers will grow and increase across this broader area,” he said. Jex said the ministry was already working on a regional management plan, in partnership with local cattlemen’s associations and the Ministry of Agriculture. Measures could include changing the hunting policy, under which there is currently no open season for elk. “If a harvest season is deemed an appropriate tool in future to help manage elk numbers and associated impacts, then the ministry will undertake and follow our established general harvest policies and procedures, but linked to the ongoing provincial plan and procedures process,”

said Jex. He said FLNRO would also explore non-hunting related measures or linkages with existing programs. The Ministry of Agriculture runs the Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP), which compensates farmers for damages caused by wildlife to unharvested for-

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age crops, field corn grown for animal feed, and grains. Ministry staff will meet with Bulkley Valley producers on Jan. 30 to explain the program, offer enrolments and provide information on other risk management programs. But Dykens said some farmers considered existing government programs like the AWP to be cumbersome and untrustworthy. “A lot of people don’t like government programs like that because they say ‘well they just come up with excuses that it’s not covered’ and a lot of people just hate the

admitted that fencing would be costly for the B.C. government, she believed it was the most effective method of managing problems with elk. The Ministry of Agriculture told The Interior News it has a $1.5 million fund dedicated to reducing significant crop losses due to wildlife in situations where other measures are not practical. The funding is available for mitigation projects and activities, which could include fencing, covering crops or relay cropping. To participate in the Jan. 23 count contact Linda Dykens on 250-845-3013.

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Babine workers file class-action lawsuit against WorkSafe BC By Flavio Nienow Black Press

A group of workers and family members of victims involved in the 2012 explosions at Babine Forest Products and Lakeland Mills have launched a class-action lawsuit against WorkSafeBC and the province. The ten plaintiffs named in the suit are seeking general, special and punitive damages, as well as declarations from WorkSafeBC admitting inspections and investigations into the explosions were negligent. On Jan. 20, 2012, Babine Forest Products in Burns Lake exploded killing two workers and injuring 20. Approximately three months later, Lakeland Mills in Prince George also exploded killing two workers and injuring 22. The notice of civil claim - filed in Vancouver on Jan. 7, 2016 - alleges that prior to the mill explosions, WorkSafeBC “knew or ought to have known that in sufficient concentrations wood dust is combustible and poses a serious risk of explosion,” citing multiple reports from American agencies and WorkSafeBC outlining the risks of combustible dust. The claim also alleges that, in the three years prior to the Babine explosion, Babine Forest Products was inspected by WorkSafeBC on at least 16 occasions. In addition, the claim alleges that, in 2011, WorkSafeBC received reports from Babine workers noting concerns about the presence of combustible wood dust, and that on several occasions in 2011 and 2012 small wood dust fires occurred at the Burns Lake mill. “Despite the above-noted reports and WorkSafeBC’s own inspections, at no time prior to the 2012 Babine explo-

sion did WorkSafeBC take any action, or in the alternative any sufficient action, to minimize or eliminate the combustible wood dust hazard at the Babine Mill,” alleges the claim. The claim also alleges that at no time prior to the Babine explosion did WorkSafeBC issue any orders or administrative penalties to Babine Forest Products in respect of combustible wood dust. “In inspecting the Babine mill and enforcing the legislation prior to the Babine explosion, WorkSafeBC conduct was reckless and departed to a very marked degree from the standard of conduct expected of a responsible and competent inspector,” alleges the claim. “These failures would and in fact did cause the class members to suffer physical harm and/or acute and prolonged psychiatric harm including mental distress, anger, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.” Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates – company that owns Babine Forest Products, said he would not make a comment as Babine

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The ten plaintiffs named in the suit are seeking general, special and punitive damages,

Forest Products is not involved in this lawsuit. The notice of civil claim says that, under the workers compensation act, workers cannot sue an employer directly and must rely on WorkSafeBC to protect their health and safety. Scott McCloy, a Spokesperson with WorkSafeBC, said WorkSafeBC will also not make any comments at this point. Shirley Bond, B.C. Minister of Jobs, said she was not going to comment specifically on the class action filing as that “will be a matter dealt with by the civil courts.” The civil claim lists six classes of plaintiffs, including workers who were in the two mills during the explosions, workers who were off-shift, and family members of on- and off-shift workers at both locations. The Babine Forest Products on-shift worker class includes Patrick Ken Michell,

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a mill worker who resides in the Lake Babine Nation. At the time of the Babine explosion, he was employed as a board edger operator at the mill. This class also includes Thomas Dirk Weissbach, a mill worker who resides in Fraser Lake. At the time of the Babine explosion, he was employed as a trimmer saw operator at the mill. The Babine offshift worker class includes Gerald Lester Whitford, a mill worker who resides in Burns Lake. At the time of the Babine explosion, he was em-

ployed as a swamper at the mill and he was not physically present during the explosion. The Babine family class includes Theresa Mary Michell, a homemaker who resides in the Lake Babine Nation. At the time of the Babine explosion, her husband – Patrick Ken Michell – was employed at the mill. This class also includes Kathleen Ruby Weissbach, a health care assistant who resides in Fraser Lake. At the time of the Babine explosion, her spouse – Thomas Dirk Weissbach – was employed at the mill. The other five plaintffs represent Lakeland Mills workers and family members of victims. The class action claim is yet to be certified and none of the allegations have been proven in court.

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Realizing I’m lazy at laundry My 12-year-old daughter had an assignment for her home economics class that required her to do two loads of laundry from start to finish, and have a parent rate each step on a scale from one to five. Overseeing Daisy’s eight steps of homework made me realize I’m lazy at laundry, and I’ve been doing it all wrong. First on the list was sorting piles, checking labels, emptying pockets and choosing which loads to wash first. Normally I do none of that. My idea of sorting is dumping all the towels on the ground and throwing the rest in the washing machine until it’s full, but not so full it will break. Second entailed going through the clothes to look for stains, and pre-treat or soak wherever needed. Pre-treat

and soak with what I wondered? There used to be a bottle of Spray ’N Wash on the shelf, but someone must have used it because it hasn’t been there for ages. Third was selecting the water temperature and level, and adjusting the size setting so no water would be wasted on a small load of wash. I can’t even fathom a small load of wash. Not since I had children, anyway. Also mentioned was the task of separating darks from lights. I do remember doing that once upon a time. I’m not sure why or when that stopped, but I don’t recall noticing a difference in the results. Fourth was instructions about measuring detergent. That reminded me of the time when I was a kid and I put in way too much powder and the laundry soap started overflowing out

the top and sides of the machine and all over the floor, filling up the room so high I had bubbles up to my neck. Or that might have been an episode of Brady Bunch. It’s all a blur. Fifth was about loading clothes with the right side out, unless Daisy was wanting to protect a print design. Normally I do not give this any thought whatsoever. I scoop out the contents of the hamper, throw it into the machine, put in the Tide gel pod, turn it on at the largest load setting and leave. At some point I will remember to take the wet clothes out - hopefully before it smells weird. Sixth was adding fabric softener - either to the wash or dryer. I’ve never used the liquid kind, but I often use a fabric softener sheet. I ran out a couple months ago and miss them enough

to think about adding them to the shopping list, but not enough to actually write it down so they’re remembered once I get to the store. Seventh said to dry the laundry as soon as the wash was finished, and to shake the clothes out before putting them in the dryer. Apparently that makes them dry faster with fewer wrinkles. If only I could do that to my face. Eighth was the last on the list and instructed Daisy to fold or hang the clothes as soon as they’re dry to avoid wrinkling. My strategy has always been to throw the entire load into an empty hamper and wait until a few more hampers are full of clean clothes that everyone can rummage around in for days looking for whatever specific item they’re wanting. I recognize that immedi-

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BCTF dispute heading to top court The B.C. government’s 14-year legal battle with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation over staffing levels will go one last round at the Supreme Court of Canada. The top court announced Thursday it will hear the union’s appeal of last year’s decision by the B.C. Court of Appeal that the province didn’t violate bargaining rights with its 2002 legislation setting class size and special needs sup-

port. Education Minister Mike Bernier said the long-running dispute won’t disrupt efforts to continue cooperation with teachers, and the latest five-year negotiated settlement shows “government’s relationship with the BCTF has never been better.” The agreement came in 2014, after a long, bitter strike that saw the government send out $40-a-day child care payments to

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“The latest five-year negotiated settlement shows ‘government’s relationship with BCTF has never been better.’” strike action in the fall. BCTF president Jim Iker said the latest appeal offers a chance to restore the

-Mike Bernier, Education Minister ratios, but the union won’t wait for another court proceeding to press its demands. “A month from

liver its 2016 budget,” Iker said. “Enrolment is starting to increase after years of decline and we know that there

are more students with special needs, refugee students and others with unique needs entering the system.” Bernier declined to comment on the details of the case, with another court action on the horizon. “B.C. students rank first amongst all English-speaking countries in reading, science and math in international testing,” Bernier said. “We will keep working with the BCTF so students

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B.C. seeks relief for aging population costs By Tom Fletcher Black Press

When people retire to B.C. from Alberta and other provinces, they bring the majority of their health care needs with them, but some of the federal health care money stays behind. That’s the message B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake is taking to the first meeting between provincial ministers and the new Liberal government in Vancouver next week. Lake said B.C.’s objection to the health care funding formula adopted by the former

Conservative government in 2011 was that it was based on population, with no age component. “As you age your health care costs become higher and higher,” Lake said. “So to have a pure per-capita transfer actually was a disadvantage for populations that were older, such as British Columbia, and much more of an advantage to populations like Alberta that are younger.” Lake and Premier Christy Clark noted that B.C. is on track to double the number of hospice beds for

terminally ill patients, to help keep up with the aging baby boom population and those who are moving west to retire. “We talk about palliative care, we talk about care for people with dementia, we talk about hospice care,” Clark said. “That’s expensive, and that’s why the old funding formula needs to be restored.” The previous formula was introduced by former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin, who in 2004 agreed to six per cent annual increases to provincial health

transfers in what he called “a fix for a generation.” After the Conservative majority government was elected in 2011, thenfinance minister Jim Flaherty tied health care increases to economic growth, with a minimum increase of three per cent per year, to begin in 2017. In a campaign stop in B.C. last fall, Prime Minister Justin Health care expenditures Trudeau promised to expenditures. add another $3 billion to the health care bud- mula. get to start, and “sit That meeting is set down with the prov- for Jan. 20 and 21 in inces immediately” to Vancouver, chaired renegotiate the for- by federal Health

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a report of a disturbance at a residence on Hagan Street in Granisle. Police attended and arrested a man for possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, uttering threats and breach. The male was also arrested on eight outstanding arrest warrants. The individual was held in custody to appear in Smithers Provincial Court on Jan. 11, where he was formally charged with four counts of breach, possessing a weapon dangerous to the public and forcible entry. He remains under custody. *** On Jan. 9 at 2:20 p.m., police received a report of a minor collision on Omineca Way and Equity Mine Road after a vehicle hit a deer. Damage

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Adams will go to trial before a judge at Hanna Provincial Court on Oct. 26, 2016 after pleading not guilty at their last court appearance in Hanna on Nov. 25, 2015. On Sept. 3 last year, the SPCA seized 11 horses, 25 dogs and 17 birds from a property the Adams’ were renting near the village of Cereal, which is about 300 kilometres northeast of Calgary. Oyen RCMP charged both women with cruelty to animals, wilful neglect of animals, possession of stolen property and failing to comply with the conditions of an undertaking.

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Efforts to sponsor a Syrian refugee have hit some hitches. The Houston Group to Support Syrian Refugees’ (HGSSR) third meeting last Tuesday made some headway but it has also come under criticism on social media. Cochair Bobby Seinen believes group members need to do more. “I am disappointed at such a low turnout of people, and I find people don’t want to volunteer to assist in doing some-

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thing,” said Seinen. “We can sit around a table and talk but we need to do some ac-

tion and it’s slow.” “But I have to understand that it was the Christmas season and that we weren’t able to meet and that slows things down.” Since the last meeting, the group learned that the Mennonite Central Committee has agreed to assist them in sponsoring a refugee. “I am heartened by the Mennonite Central Committee’s response to [fellow member] Paul Comparelli in that they are willing to accommodate us as a charitable organization,” she said. The group needs the MCC’s help because the MCC is a settlement agreement holder. This means the MCC will act as the bridge between the federal government and the HGSSR. “Several people from MCC weighed in on an email,” said Seinen. “They provided us with links T:2.81” to different resources that they have on their websites.”

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The Houston Group to Support Syrian Refugees (HGSSR) has been promised assistance by the Mennonite Central Committee in their effort to sponsor a Syrian refugee family, however they are still looking for members willing to act and, of course, funds to make it possible. “They have also said that if it’s not possible to resettle a family in Houston, that we can direct those funds towards humanitarian relief in refugee camps that are housing Syrians.” At the roundtable discussions during the meeting, Seinen delegated fundrais-

ing tasks to different people. Its members will contact various places of worship in town to ask for funds. “We haven’t had responses to those emails,” said Seinen. They estimate that they need to raise about $30,000. HGSSR is also exploring other fun-

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Streamkeepers see 5,588 salmon hatch By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

Over the holidays, Cindy Verbeek became a mother to 5,588 babies. Verbeek and the Upper Bulkley River Streamkeepers have seen 5,588 coho salmon hatch from their eggs in their hatchery and they are working hard on preparing for the next phase by transferring them from the incubation trays to a cylindrical tub. “Feb. 15 is when we want to have the system set up, but we’re expecting somewhere around Feb. 21 or so is when they’re going to do what we call ‘swimup,’ so they used up their egg sac and they need to start feeding,” the project coordinator said. Fry need space for swimming, unlike alevins — baby fish which have a nutritional sac — which stay mostly still. “They’re a lot more active, they need to have access to food, and you just need a different system to be able to do that,” she said. “They can’t live in those trays anymore because they are not stationary anymore, they’re actual fish now.” Preliminary discussion at a Jan. 12 meeting indicated that the tub will have filtration facilities and water

sterilizing systems, and the Streamkeepers are currently looking for someone to fabricate it. Verbeek admits that the salmon evolved much quicker than they anticipated. “The biggest scheduling shock was how quickly these little guys decided to hatch,” she said. “They were kind of following what we expected for the eyed eggs, when you can see the eyes in the eggs, that was a bit earlier than we thought.” “But then all of a sudden at Christmas time, we ended up with just over 5,000 little alevin and that was really exciting for us, there were a bunch of us that looked every day to see whether they hatched or not.” In order to get to this point, the hatchery has seen volun-

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Upper Bulkley Valley Streamkeepers met on January 12 to discuss the next phase of transferring 5,588 coho salmon from incubation trays to a cylindrical tub. and Pacific Salmon Foundation have also helped with funds. The Streamkeepers hope to release the fry into Buck Creek in conjunction with Earth Day on April

“The next step is trying to find a location,” she said. “We would love to have a bigger interpretive centre that also houses the hatchery, and so part of the building

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teers contribute 300 hours of labour. The community and organizations have also contributed $4,300 in funding and $35,000 of in-kind labour. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans

22. This year, the hatchery has to move because the location where it currently sits in was provided on a temporary basis, but the Streamkeepers have bigger plans.

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God, through the prophet Isaiah predicted the virgin birth of Jesus hundreds of years before it happened (Isaiah 7:14). When I asked a group of people what they would think if I said a virgin was going to give birth, one fellow answered “Ridiculous, that’s impossible.” I agreed, it is humanly impossible, but God was the one who told the prophet to speak these words (2 Peter 1:20,21). The words were proven true by the virgin birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. I went on to share that the little baby in the manger was God in human flesh. The Son of God existing from eternity past, was the creator of everything that is. He spoke everything into existence in six days (Genesis 1; John 1:1-4; Colossians 1:15-17). Then, the same fellow piped up and said “Evolution, evolution” and went on to say God had not created anything but evolution had caused it all. The fellow did not stay long enough for us to have a thorough discussion on this subject but there are obvious contradictions in his reasoning. Evolution, in this context, says the first people showed up through many chance happenings and mutations over millions of years. The sun, the moon, the stars and the planets all just came about out of nowhere, without any intervention of anyone. Thus babies are conceived and born without God, we take every breath on our own, our thoughts and reasoning power, the creativity of man is just a product of chance, all out of nowhere, just by chance. On one hand this fellow is saying this whole universe came into existence all on its own without the help of anyone and on the other hand he is saying that it is impossible for a virgin to give birth. Seems obvious to me it is much easier for a virgin to give birth than for the whole universe to come into being all by itself! Yet, both are absolutely impossible without God! When God is left out of the picture, nothing makes sense. It is absolutely foolish to believe that all of this wonderful intricate creation, including mankind, just came into being without a creator. It is one of the most absurd ideas mankind has ever come up with. God’s word, the Bible says “Only fools say in their heart ‘There is no God.’” Psalm 14:1 NLT “By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command…” Hebrews 11:3 NLT “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation … everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together, “ Colossians 1:15,16 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner

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HOUSTON & AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Houston United Church 2106 Butler Ave

SERVICES: Sundays at 11a.m. (Kids Sunday School during the service) To contact the church or for pastoral care: Morgan Ryder (250-698-7612 -H) or 250-692-9576 -C) or Marianne Dekker 250-845-2282

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

Sunday School: 9:45am Church Service: 11:00am Everyone Welcome! Phone: 250-845-7810

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 ~

3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston, BC

Houston Christian Reformed Church 1959 Goold St., Box 6, Houston 250-845-7578

~ 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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Anglican Church of St. Clement 2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC

Rev. Jacob Worley Phone: 250-845-4940

Services at: 2:00pm Sundays

St. Anthony’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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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 DRIVERS 2 required, full-time 1 for Hauling Lumber and 1 for Hauling Logs.

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This position requires a confident and reliable individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines. This is an ideal position for someone who has attention to detail, the ability to multitask and work under pressure and possesses a strong work ethic. Ideally you will have a minimum of one year of office experience, strong verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy. We offer a competitive wage and benefits. Contact Christine at Perry & Company at 250-847-4341 or by email at christine@perryco.ca or dropped off at 3875 Broadway Avenue.

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Career Opportunities

The Elizabeth Fry Society in Burns Lake is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

CHILDREN WHO WITNESS ABUSE COUNSELLOR

This position is permanent part time, 15 hrs. per week with flexibility; wage scale of $21.92 –$25.53

STOPPING THE VIOLENCE COUNSELLOR

This position is permanent part time, 20 hrs. per week with flexibility; wage scale of $24.18 - $ 28.16.

CASUAL TRANSITION HOUSE SUPPORT WORKERS

The wage scale is $16.33 - $19.01. For more information or to apply with resume and cover letter please email: tamara-efry@telus.net or mail to: Elizabeth Fry Society, PO Box 316, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Attn: Tamara

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DISTRICT OF HOUSTON The District of Houston is now accepting applications for the following positions.

RECEPTIONIST I (Houston Leisure Facility) - Casual This position involves constant contact with the general public and community groups in the operation of the Leisure Facility customer service desk. Duties include answering enquiries, registering patrons using ActiveNet computerized registration system, collecting appropriate fees for programs and services, and performing janitorial duties. Requirements: Great customer service & strong communication skills, teamwork & flexibility, computer literacy, cash handling, and problem-solving skills This CUPE position is paid at a rate of $16.29/hour and works on an as needed basis that includes early morning, evening and weekend shifts. Please submit a cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016 to The District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 or e-mail to Michael D. Glavin - cao@houston.ca

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GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT REQUIRED Some ordering and pricing of product. Must have some bookkeeping experience and good computer skills. Knowledge of recreational power equipment would be an asset. Hours negotiable. Pete Bodnar Contracting Ltd. North Star Performance 2815 - 5th Street • 250-845-2498

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Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

THE CRA now has A DUTY OF CARE and is ACCOUNTABLE to CANADIAN TAX PAYERS.

Plumbing 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.

HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Houston Legion is holding an initiation evening for new officers and directors on Saturday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion. Further info contact Joanne at 250845-2999. (Regular Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is a General Meeting). Houston Public Library Events: Mark Zagwyn Photography - Fri., Jan. 22 from 11 to 4:30 to take passport photos. Prints of his photography will also be on display. Book Club - Thurs., Jan. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. This month we are discussing Unless by Carol Shields. Copies are available at the circulation desk at the library. For more info on above events please contact the library @250-845-2256. Houston Snowmobile Club Meeting on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Idylwild. International Women’s Dinner event is planned in Houston for Tuesday, March 8. More details to follow. Super Valu tapes may be donated to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary at drop off boxes at A&W; Shear Delight; Razor’s Edge and TerriLynn Hair Creations. The tapes are used as a fund-raiser for the L.A. to the Houston Legion.

Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: New Horizons FREE swim for Seniors (60+) every Tuesday 9 AM to 10 AM until February 23. All Seniors invited. Reason: Expanding opportunities for Seniors to become active. 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. 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. Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck flats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info. Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on Wednesdays.

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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 250696-3348 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.

This Newspaper. It’s a good read. When crumpled and stuffed in your jacket, it’s a good insulator. That’s what Bethany had to do when she lived on the streets.

Granisle Church of the Way services are Sundays at 11:00am.

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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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Houston Snowmobile Club celebrates Sledtown at Meadows BBQ

Houston Snowmobile Club celebrated ‘Sledtown of Western Canada’ title at a BBQ at the Dungate Meadows Cabin on Saturday. Dozens of snowmobilers enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers. The weather was mild and lots of families were out to enjoy the Sledtown Celebration event. Houston, along with Yorkton, Sask. tied for the title of Western Canada’s best snowmobiling destination.

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