“ Flavio Nienow Black Press According to Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam, although the sockeye salmon count at Babine Lake has slightly improved, it is still not enough to al- low commercial harvest in the lake. The total return of Skeena sockeye for the year is estimated at ap- proximately 900,000. Chief Adam explained that there would have to be at least 1.05 mil- lion sockeye for com- mercial harvest to be considered. The 900,000 esti- mate is drastically low- er than the pre-season estimate of over three million. According to the Skeena Fisheries Commission (SFC), this year’s Skeena sock- eye return has been sig- nificantly weaker than expected. All species other than coho and pink salmon are return- ing at less than historic decadal averages. Fisheries and Oceans Canada allows limited recreational fishing for Skeena sock- eye below the 1.05 mil- lion threshold. At Babine Lake, the limit for recreational fishers is of one sockeye salmon per day. The possession limit, how- ever, is two daily limits. The British Columbia sport fish- ing regulations state that people may pos- sess only twice the daily limit of all species. This possession limit applies per person whether they or someone else caught the fish. There are currently no restrictions on First Nations fishing in the Skeena River. However, if the overall run pro- jections drop below 550,000, this will trig- ger consultation with First Nations to limit their fisheries. Under Canadian law, Skeena First Nations will main- tain priority access over all other Skeena sock- eye fishery. “We’re still monitor- ing the situation close- ly,” said Chief Adam. Beanstalk services By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today Council has approved the property tax exemption request of the Beanstalk Daycare and Preschool. Council debated over approving the daycare and decided that the daycare should have a property exemption from 2016 onwards because it complies with the Community Charter, the District’s Bylaws and existing tax exemptions, according to a memo from the town’s finance director. The Houston Community Services Association runs the daycare centre and will approximately $2,400 from next year, which the memo said “is not significant in terms of tax revenues raised by the District.” The Association put forth the request stating that they qualify because they have been classified as a not- for-profit charitable organization, and both the province and Houston provides grants to fund their operations. “The tax exemption will assist us on expanding and improving the services that we provide to the citizens of Houston,” services coordinator Angelique Batley said. “We’re currently working on adding some additional programming to our Houston community services centre and with the $2,400, we’ll also look into adding improvements to the daycare centre itself.” Other community organizations that have an existing tax exemption include churches, a Sikh temple and other community associations. One fish a day is the current Babine sockeye limit TODAY TOMORROWTOYOTA Smithers, BC 1.866.844.6723 NOW ONLY $12,998 2012 Yaris G8885 NOW ONLY $19,998 2011 Rav 4 G4554A NOW ONLY $12,998 2011 Matrix G8917 NOW ONLY $15,998 2009 Camry G8877 NOW ONLY $18,998 2009 Tundra Sr5 G4621A1 * * * * * *please add $345 Documentation fee and applicable taxes DL#8879 www.glaciertoyota.ca Economy! Touring Pkg Versatile! Bed Liner! Hybrid! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 Proudly serving Houston and District - Home of Canada’s Largest Fly Rod www.houston-today.com NO. 34 $1.30 Inc. GST PROFILE: Block Watch coming to Houston PAGE 7 COMMUNITY: Saturday in Houston PAGE 15 Robin Vander Heide/Houston Today CANFOR BBQ Wheat Lam serving Lakelyn Lawless a smokie at a free BBQ sponsored by Canfor Saturday afternoon at Steelhead Park. Lee’s Garden staff catered the BBQ lunch, with a wide selection of salads, burgers, and smokies. Paul’s Bakery provided the beautiful Canfor cake. Publications Mail Registration #0040028607 “...no commercial harvest in the lake.” - Wilf Adam
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“Flavio Nienow
Black Press
According to Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam, although the sockeye salmon count at Babine Lake has slightly improved, it is still not enough to al-low commercial harvest in the lake.
The total return of
Skeena sockeye for the year is estimated at ap-proximately 900,000. Chief Adam explained that there would have to be at least 1.05 mil-lion sockeye for com-mercial harvest to be considered.
The 900,000 esti-mate is drastically low-er than the pre-season estimate of over three
million. According to the
Skeena Fisheries Commission (SFC), this year’s Skeena sock-eye return has been sig-ni� cantly weaker than expected. All species other than coho and pink salmon are return-ing at less than historic decadal averages.
Fisheries and
Oceans Canada allows limited recreational � shing for Skeena sock-eye below the 1.05 mil-lion threshold.
At Babine Lake, the limit for recreational � shers is of one sockeye salmon per day. The possession limit, how-ever, is two daily limits.
The British Columbia sport � sh-
ing regulations state that people may pos-sess only twice the daily limit of all species. This possession limit applies per person whether they or someone else caught the � sh.
There are currently no restrictions on First Nations � shing in the Skeena River. However, if the overall run pro-
jections drop below 550,000, this will trig-ger consultation with First Nations to limit their � sheries. Under Canadian law, Skeena First Nations will main-tain priority access over all other Skeena sock-eye � shery.
“We’re still monitor-ing the situation close-ly,” said Chief Adam.
Beanstalk services
By Xuyun ZengHouston Today
Council has approved the property tax exemption request of the Beanstalk Daycare and Preschool.
Council debated over approving the daycare and decided that the daycare should have a property exemption from 2016 onwards because it complies with the Community Charter, the District’s Bylaws and existing tax exemptions, according to a memo from the town’s � nance director.
The Houston Community Services Association runs the daycare centre and will approximately $2,400 from next year, which the memo said “is not signi� cant in terms of tax revenues raised by the District.”
The Association put forth the request
stating that they qualify because they have been classi� ed as a not-for-pro� t charitable organization, and both the province and Houston provides grants to fund their operations.
“The tax exemption will assist us on expanding and improving the services that we provide to the citizens of Houston,” services coordinator Angelique Batley said. “We’re currently working on adding some additional programming to our Houston community services centre and with the $2,400, we’ll also look into adding improvements to the daycare centre itself.”
Other community organizations that have an existing tax exemption include churches, a Sikh temple and other community associations.
One fish a day is the current Babine sockeye limit
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Robin Vander Heide/Houston TodayCANFOR BBQWheat Lam serving Lakelyn Lawless a smokie at a free BBQ sponsored by Canfor Saturday afternoon at Steelhead Park. Lee’s Garden staff catered the BBQ lunch, with a wide selection of salads, burgers, and smokies. Paul’s Bakery provided the beautiful Canfor cake.
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“...no commercial harvest in the lake.”
- Wilf Adam
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Houston Today
Swimming will soon get easier if you have mobility issues.
The Houston Leisure Facility re-cently acquired a lift that will allow people who have a hard time getting in and out of pools to go swimming again once it goes into operation.
“Part of our man-date is we will provide leisure access for all persons, regardless of mobility or other challenges and so we already have our lei-sure pools accessible. It’s got a ramp that gets used,” director of
leisure services Ryan Coltura said. “But our hot tub and main pool didn’t have that feature so in order to accommodate people with mobility chal-lenges, we had to find an access lift.”
The access lift has a seat and a leg rest where the person sits on and an arm will lower them into the pool.
“It’s designed pri-marily to transfer somebody who more likely than not will be in a wheelchair and transfer them from that wheelchair onto the lift which would then raise and lower them whichever pool
they were going to use.
Coltura said they will try to accom-
modate everyone who needs to use it, whether in a wheel-chair or not.
The lift is currently not in operation be-cause it came with a broken part and needs a replacement. Coltura says the lift will go into operation once the part arrives, but couldn’t point to a specific time.
The access lift was funded mostly by the New Horizons for Seniors Program, a federal grant which has various aims in-cluding providing funding for new com-munity projects for seniors and to sup-port their participa-tion in the commu-nity.
“The remaining balance was covered by the Houston vol-unteer firefighters’ society. They raised money at the fire-man’s ball, and de-cided to donate the remaining money to-wards this project,” Coltura said.
Coltura estimates that the approximate cost of the lift stands at $10,000.
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In the three weeks prior to Aug. 19, po-lice responded to 165 calls for service. 27 were traffic related, 23 were abandoned 911 calls, 3 false alarms and 2 bylaw complaints. Detachment commander Sgt. Rose noted that traffic com-plaints represented a large number of calls, while the high amount of abandoned 911 calls was related to a business telephone having prob-lems.
***Police responded to
a mischief complaint on July 31. Sgt Rose said they received a report of mischief at 7:20 a.m. to a trampoline that had occurred overnight on a residence on Hungerford Drive. He said police have no suspects, but recommends that any-body with information call Houston RCMP or Crimestoppers.
***Police received a
report of assault on Chapman Street in Granisle on Aug. 1 at 9 a.m. Sgt. Rose said that they arrested a man who was released to appear in court on Sept. 14 for assault.
***Police responded to
a collision on Highway 16 and Meanwhile Road on Aug. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Sgt. Rose said police learned that 2 vehicles had been driving to-wards Prince George from Houston. He said
the vehicle in front un-expectedly braked and when the following vehicle attempted to avoid the stopping car, a vehicle on a trailer be-ing towed came off and rolled into the ditch. Sgt. Rose said occupants of both vehicles sustained no injuries.
***Police responded to
a sudden death just be-fore noon on Aug. 9. Sgt. Rose said the police deemed the death to not be suspicious and the matter was turned over to the B.C. Coroners Service.
***Police received a
report of theft from a vehicle at 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 12. Sgt. Rose said a seven-inch Samsung Galaxy tablet with a grey cover was stolen from a vehicle on 10th Street near Copeland Avenue. Police recom-mend that anybody with information should call Houston RCMP or Crimestoppers.
***Police located and
arrested an intoxi-cated female at 11:20 p.m. on Aug. 12 on Mountainview Drive, Sgt. Rose said. He said the woman was held until sober and later re-leased without charge.
***On Aug. 13 at 11:50
p.m., after checking the court order conditions on a man in a residence on Birch Street, he was arrested for breach of conditions and held in custody, Sgt. Rose said.
Sgt. Rose said the man will appear in court on Aug. 17.
***Police received two
complaints of distur-bance on Aug. 14 on 11th Street. At 2:30 a.m., Sgt. Rose said po-lice attended and subse-quently arrested a man for breaching court or-der conditions. He said the man was later re-leased to appear in court at a later date. At 3 a.m., police received a distur-bance complaint on the same street, whereby police arrested a wom-an for being drunk in a public place and caus-ing a disturbance, Sgt. Rose said. She was later released without charge, police say.
***Police received a dis-
turbance complaint on Pearson Road at 1:40 a.m. on Aug. 15. Sgt. Rose said a woman had been assaulted by a man that was known to her. Police said they could not find the man and a request for a warrant has been requested.
***A hit-and-run on
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***An assault happened
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Street, police say. They say they found a man with facial injurieswho suggested he had been assaulted by a man he knew. Police say the alleged assailant was later arrested and later released to appear in court.
***An intoxicated man
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and their worstIn a crisis, you see the best and worst of hu-
man endeavour.Earlier this week, I visited the people of
Midway and Oliver as their communities rallied to battle wildfires. Everywhere, you saw people at their best. Firefighters putting themselves at risk. Ordinary men and women supporting their neigh-bours by opening community centres and lending everything from supplies to emotional support. The ladies in the kitchen cooking for 500 evacu-ees, which gives you pause, considering Midway has about 650 residents.
Unfortunately, crises also reveal people at their worst. Three flight crews in Oliver were grounded. Instead of dropping water and helping to contain the fire, they were forced to the sidelines because some individuals were flying drones. Maybe they didn’t realize they were interfering—but the delay they caused almost certainly meant more people and property were put at risk. It’s inexcusable.
Some fires are inevitable—but people are causing more and more of them. The causes of all three fires I saw Sunday are under investiga-tion, but two are currently believed to be human-caused. Every human-caused wildfire is, by defi-nition, preventable. More to the point, each one unnecessarily ties up crews and resources that could be elsewhere.
These should be easy problems to fix. In an un-usually hot, dry summer, it shouldn’t be difficult to explain the danger, persuade people to respect the fire ban, stop flicking lit cigarettes into dry grass, and certainly not to interfere with firefight-ing operations with drones. For those people who aren’t convinced, there are penalties and fines in place, ranging from $115 for failure to report a fire, to up to $100,000 and/or a year in jail for openly contravening an open fire prohibition.
You would think these would be enough. But given the events of this summer, the pro-vincial government is considering stricter pen-alties. Forests, Lands, and Natural Resources Operations Minister Steve Thomson asked MLA Mike Morris, who had a 32-year career in law en-forcement, to undertake a review.
Ultimately, these troublemakers are a tiny pro-portion of B.C., and while the damage they cause affects us all, they’re not representative. I prefer to think about people like one woman I met in the Midway community centre. She and her baby were evacuated from their home, came to Midway, and were eventually cleared to go home. She chose to come back, to help the volunteers. That’s the B.C. I know.
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Great reasons for thrift shopping Lori WelbourneOn a brighter note
My idea of shop-ping is going to a store that has everything I need. My 12 year old daughter’s idea of shopping is going to a ton of different stores for hours on end and trying on clothes she neither needs nor has enough money to buy. Fortunately she has some good friends who love to partici-pate. They call it win-dow shopping.
The first time I heard that phrase I was probably about the same age Daisy is now and it was from an episode of my fa-vourite TV show Mary Tyler Moore, in which Mary took her land-lord’s young daughter out for a fun-filled day of looking at things while not spending a dime. That’s kind of what Daisy and her
friends do as well, but they also try on clothes, take chelfies and text them to me.
What are chelfies? They’re selfies from change rooms.
“Do you love it?” she titled a recent pic-ture of herself wear-ing an adorable dress I actually did love.
“Yes,” I texted back, knowing she had some birthday money in her purse. “How much?”
“Too much,” she said. “I’m not in the market to buy today anyway. We’re just looking and getting ideas.”
Getting ideas for what I wasn’t sure, but Daisy’s always had a thing for fashion and has expressed her own sense of style since she was a toddler. For that reason I introduced her to thrift and con-signment store shop-ping years ago. She
wasn’t keen on the idea initially.
“It smells weird in here,” she said the first time I took her in one of the bigger, busier second hand stores. “And there’s too much stuff.” I agreed. It was over-whelming.
We stayed though, and I helped her browse through a rack of children’s clothes from which we found a brand name denim jacket that looked identical to the one she had her eye on at the mall a few months earlier. She was im-pressed.
“This is only $3.99,” she said excit-edly. “It’s supposed to be 50 bucks.”
“See what I mean?” I asked. “Someone paid full price for this and didn’t want it any-more and donated it to the store. You could buy this and a dozen
other things in here for what you would have paid for this jack-et when it was new.”
That one simple find inspired her to look through the cluttered assortment on the racks and see what other treasures she could discover. She collected a few more items that put a smile on her face and that had me grinning as well. Second-hand shopping is enjoyable when you have the time and you’re in the mood.
It’s certainly not efficient or all that productive because you don’t always see anything you want or need. But if you think of it more like a leisure activity that may or may not result in stumbling upon a bargain that you love, it can be a delightful way to spend time to-gether.
The stigma that used to accompany this activity appears to have vanished. People from all walks of life and income levels buy from thrift shops, consignment stores, flea markets, auctions, yard sales or off the internet - and not necessarily for the bargains. Sometimes they’re looking for a unique item or retro piece that’s not avail-able new. Other times the eco-friendly aspect of buying recycled items is the appeal.
I like it for all those reasons, and while I may have learned about window shop-ping from Mary Tyler Moore, I definitely learned the art of sec-ond hand shopping from Mary Christina McSorley. She’s my artistic grandmother who has quite an eye for style, beauty, qual-ity and value.
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Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal elec-tion campaign.
They pointed out, among other things, that there are substan-tial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to gener-ous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending wheth-er they want to or not.
That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it
seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced invest-ment in this exercise.
First, more leader debates. The tradi-tional main event orga-nized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to at-tend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper.
Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17
debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force partici-pants to get beyond their talking points and pointing � ngers.
On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy host-ed by Munk Debates, a charitable founda-tion. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have ac-cepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not in-vited to either of these.
The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspend-ed senator Mike Duffy,
but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care.
The expense ac-count abuse has pushed the issue of senate re-form to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees.
Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-stand-ing position to abolish the Senate are both un-workable, if not uncon-
stitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appoint-ment process, but no speci� cs so far.
Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the na-tional and local candi-date debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny.
Harper has prom-ised to revive a stimu-lus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the
cost of housing in al-ready overpriced urban markets and encour-ages more consumer debt.
Trudeau has prom-ised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations edu-cation on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastruc-ture.
Mulcair has prom-ised to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aborigi-nal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for
the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67.
All of these prom-ises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the par-ties would prefer not to discuss.
Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is re-versed, it’s a good in-vestment.
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pencils, pencil sharpener, scissors, and
indoor shoes.”
Shay Edwards
“We are getting new clothes, backpack, school supplies, lunch baggies, snacks. I am trying to get snacks and lunches
ready for the first couple of weeks. And getting anything my son will need for grade one.”
With more time, will more voters care?
Forests Minister Steve Thomson called for public assistance Monday to identify those responsible for careless wild� re starts, or unauthorized intru-sions into evacuation areas and restricted airspace.
The B.C. Wild� re Service had to ground eight helicopters and three � xed-wing air-craft for three hours while battling � res around Oliver Sunday, due to an unauthor-
ized drone � ying in the area.
Thomson was at Oliver airport when crews were called back from efforts to con-tain the Testalinden Creek and Wilson’s Mountain Road � res that threaten the com-munity.
“You could really see the frustration of the pilots and our wild-� re team,” Thomson said. “Ticked off would probably be too mild a term to talk about their
reaction. It’s really something that is just not acceptable.”
Despite the in-terruption, the B.C. Wild� re Service esti-mated the Testalinden Creek � re south of Oliver to be 40 per cent contained, and the Wilson’s Mountain Road � re just north of Oliver was 70 per cent contained as of Monday.
Reports of a video showing a smoker ig-niting the volatile � re
west of Rock Creek have not been con-� rmed, Thomson said. He asked for anyone with video or other evidence of careless smoking or hazardous
activity to contact their local police or the B.C. Wild� re Service (1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on mobile).
The Rock Creek � re remained uncon� ned
at about 3,750 hect-ares Monday, and has destroyed 30 homes. Chief � re information of� cer Kevin Skrepnek said the � re has not spread signi� cantly since it was reported last week, but with hot days ahead that could change.
There were 44 new � res reported Sunday, making a to-tal of 239 burning by Monday. There have been 292,000 hectares burned and $207 mil-
lion spent so far this year, almost the same as this time last sum-mer.
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““You could really see the frustration of the pilots and
our wildfire team,”- Steve Thomson, Forests Minister
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IS LOOKING FOR YOUIf you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity to serve the District of Houston, this is your chance. We are looking for people that thrive on a challenge, are willing to learn new skills and make a positive impact to the community. We are interested in you! We are looking for six candidates for a September start time. Training is free, equipment is free, all we ask for is your time to train and respond to calls.
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The Houston RCMP wants to reduce residential crime and they need your help in a new endeavour.
This is the � rst time Houston will have a block watch under the oversight of Cst. Ryan Creasey and he hopes to create up to six block watches in hopes of decreasing non-violent residential crime.
“This program has been found effec-tive against property crime, especially theft from vehicles, theft from property, vandal-ism, mischief,” Cst. Creasey said. “This year, property crime is up, and we’ve been having a rash of theft from vehicles and mischief on people’s residence.”
Some neighbourhoods earmarked for a block watch are Buck Flats area, the Mountainview and Gillespie area, Hagman and Pearson area, Avalon area, downtown Houston and Benson Avenue area. They hope to recruit captains and co-captains in these areas at their informational event on Sept. 14 at the Northwest Community College.
“We’re looking for volunteers to train and give training how to report stuff to police, what’s suspicious, what to look for, when to report and identifying valuables that they have in their neighbourhood and giving ad-vice to other neighbours on what to do with valuable things,” Cst. Creasey said.
Captains and co-captains work as liai-sons with the police in order to identify is-sues troubling the neighbourhood as well as work with participants on training and
keeping in touch with their neighbours. However, the police caution that they should not engage in vigilante justice.
All members will receive some form of training and some materials to help them in their community policing. One aspect of effective block watching stems from good witness training.
“It will train to tell people what to re-member, speci� c details like what clothing
[they] wear, age range, gender, skin colour, any identifying marks, what direction they travel, and it gives us more of an insight of who the person,” Cst. Creasey said.
The main sponsors of the block watch are the District and the Houston RCMP, Cst. Creasey said.
“The District really likes the idea of the block watch, so they approached the RCMP and we supported that,” Cst.
Creasey said.The RCMP then contacted the Block
Watch Society of B.C. that supplied them with information, materials such as cap-tain and co-captain pins, and road signs that will go up in neighbourhoods under a block watch.
On an ideal timeline, Cst. Creasey hopes to have block watches running by early October at the latest.
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Cst. Ryan Creasey holds a block watch sign which will go up in a few neighbourhoods in Houston. The block watch program will start by October.
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District of HoustonNewsletter ~ August 26th, 2015 edition
Where the welcome is warm and the
wilderness beckons!
Website: www.houston.caPlease visit the website for info on:• Council Meeting Agendas• Pool Schedule• Arena Schedule• Important Public Notices• Tenders & Job Opportunities• Lost Dogs
Municipal Of� ce HoursThe Municipal Office located at
Mark Zagwyn Photography - Friday, September 4thfrom noon to 4:30 p.m.
Book Club - Thursday, September 24thfrom 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Burning PermitsRequired
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
Upcoming Council Meetings:Tuesday, September 1, 2015Tuesday, September 15, 2015The above meetings are held at 7:00pmin Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street.
The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca
Leisure Facility Programs
IMPORTANT NOTICEto all District of Houston Residents –
Residential Curbside Garbage Pick-Up Hours
The District of Houston would like to remind/notify residents of the following information: As per Bylaw 1004:
ALL GARBAGE MUST BE AT RESIDENTS CURBSIDE BY 8:00 A.M.
ANY LATER COULD RESULT IN YOUR GARBAGE NOT BEING PICKED UP Excerpt from Bylaw 1004: “All solid waste receptacles shall be accessible within a meter (3 feet) of the curb or curb line on a public road side. All receptacles containing waste for
disposal shall be placed at the designated location by 8:00 a.m. on all designated collection days. Such days shall be designated by the District. No solid waste will be removed
from private property or driveways on private property.”
Outdoor Fitness Trail The fi tness trail along the Buck Creek dike in Jamie Baxter Park is an easy way to add more energy to your walk or run. Designed to help seniors stay active, it’s also a great workout for people of all ages. Simply stop at each station and follow the instructions for simple exercises you can do to improve your overall health, energy and fi tness. With a variety of fi tness equipment, you can get a full-body workout at your own pace. The equipment focuses on a variety of muscle groups so you can vary your workout. Do a little or do a lot!
Benefi ts of Using Houston’s Outdoor Fitness Trail Feel Good: There is a feeling of vitality and euphoria experienced during and after a good workout. Exercise elevates your mood & keeps stress and depression at bay. Increased Flexibility: Stretching improves your range of motion and motor skills, helping to decrease the risk of injury. More Energy: When you improve your fl exibility, strength and stamina, it’s easier to accomplish everyday tasks like carrying groceries and climbing stairs. Look Good: Improved energy shows in your posture, attitude and enthusiasm. Better Sleep: Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep.Just Being Outdoors: The outdoor fi tness trail is a great way to enjoy the sun and fresh air. It’s invigorating, gives you a chance to unwind and helps you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.
Water Restrictions
Annually from May 1st to October 31st the use of water supplied through the District of Houston Water System, for other than domestic requirements, is restricted due to seasonal increases in water consumption and to ensure adequate water supplies for fi re fi ghting and domestic demands. Restricted uses include lawn/garden watering and will be imposed as follows:EAST OF BUCK CREEK(example: Butler Avenue) MAY water on even calendar days between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ONLYWEST OF BUCK CREEK (example: Mountainview Drive) MAY water on odd calendar days between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ONLY
Wanted! Volunteer Fire Fighters! If you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity to serve the District of Houston, this is your chance. We are looking for people that thrive on a challenge, are willing to learn new skills and make a positive impact to the community. We are interested in you! We are looking for six candidates for a September start time. Training is free, equipment is free, all we ask for is your time to train and respond to calls. Stop by the Fire Hall or District Offi ce to pick up your application or contact Jim Daigneault if you have any questions - offi ce number 250 845 2250.Red Cross
Babysitters Course September 8th9-5pm Cost: $75 Houston Leisure Facility Certi� ed Red Cross Facilitator Basic � rst aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as a babysitter to prospective parents.
Successful candidates will show 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.
Fall and winter hours will resume September 9, please visit
Leisure Facility Reception for your copy of the fall and
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3707 East Valley Road, Houston, B.C.Phone: 250 845-7707
Something GoodAs I cleaned out our compost bins, I was
again amazed by the beautiful soil that was produced. We had thrown our fruit, vegetable and food scraps together into the bin. Now over time, a beautiful black soil was produced that we could fertilize our garden with. The smelly scraps were transformed into nourishing nutrients for the garden. Last year’s compost helped to produce a wonderful crop of strawberries and raspberries this year. We even got some cucumbers, peas and beans. Vegetables grow best in good soil. Rather than throwing out our scraps to pollute the environment, they could be composted to produce something needed and useful.
This reminds me of a verse in God’s word that says “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 NLT Sometimes, when dif� culties come or wrong decisions are made, everything seems to come to nothing and all we can see are problems, dif� culties, struggles and hurts; just leftovers from a messed up life. God is able to transform our messes into something beautiful, if we can hand them all over to him. Just as the food scraps are changed into rich nutrient soil, God can take our broken wasted lives and transform us into useful, purposeful people. We can then become all God wants us to be.
“Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NLT
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Forest stewardship plans failingBy Tom Fletcher
Black Press
The B.C. govern-ment’s forest stewardship plans for Crown land are unenforceable, lack mea-surable results and are not producing innova-tive forest management, according to an inves-tigation by the Forest Practices Board.
The board reviewed 43 stewardship plans from all regions of B.C., prepared under provin-cial law by tenure holders including forest compa-nies and communities. There has been “no im-
provement” in problems identi� ed by a similar review in 2006, said Forest Practices Board chair Tim Ryan.“We are recommending that government not renew or approve any forest stewardship plans that don’t meet the standards set out in the Forest and Range Practices Act,” Ryan said.
The investigation found that many of the plans cover “vast and overlapping areas of the province, and were writ-ten using legal language that makes them very dif� cult for public under-
standing or review.”The � ve-year plans
are supposed to be ap-proved after measurable and veri� able results and strategies are established and public input is ob-tained. Many have been extended without further public review and more are due for extension or renewal in the next year, the board says.
The board conducts independent investiga-tions of Crown forest licences. Its reports and results of the latest prov-ince-wide investigation can be found at www.bcfpb.ca.
Loss of homes and evacuations in the Rock Creek and Oliver areas prompted the Red Cross to ask government li-quor stores for help, as they did in the 2003 forest � res that affect-ed the Okanagan and Thomson regions.
Customers are asked to add donations of $2, $5 or any multiple of those to their purchases. Proceeds will be used for blankets, food and wa-ter, reuniting residents with family members and assisting with lon-ger-term needs such as replacing equipment to return to work and help-ing with rent.
Since 2010, B.C. Liquor Stores have collected $1.9 million for Red Cross disaster relief efforts at home and abroad, including $208,000 earlier this year for earthquake re-lief in Nepal.
B.C.’s economy will grow at a “modest” 2.7
per cent this year, then accelerate above three per cent as major proj-ects in northern B.C. get going in late 2016, ac-cording to the latest fore-cast by Central 1 Credit Union.
Low interest rates, a low dollar and recover-ing demand in the U.S. will help the Vancouver and southern B.C re-gion’s export and ser-vice industries most this year, said Bryan Yu, senior economist with the trade association for B.C. credit unions. Manufacturing, tour-ism, TV and � lm and agriculture are expected to lead the way.
Slow global demand, particularly from China, is expected to dampen growth in northern B.C. and the Kootenays, where mining and re-sources are key drivers.
“Northern B.C. is poised to grow at a faster rate in late 2016 onwards with the start of one liq-ue� ed natural gas termi-nal and pipeline, the Site C dam and other major projects,” Yu said.
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DISTRICT OF HOUSTON
Director of FinanceHouston is nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley amongst some of BC’s finest outdoor recreational opportunities where you can enjoy cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. There is always room on the riverbank, lake or the many walking and hiking trails in the area. Houston, with a population of 3200, is a quiet and peaceful community where the pace is slower and the people are friendly. Please visit our website at www.houston.ca.
This is a senior municipal management position that reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer. This position is responsible for performing the statutory duties of the financial officer as set out in Section 149 of the Community Charter. The role includes but is not limited to investing municipal funds; expending the municipality’s money according to Council’s authorization; ensuring accurate records and full accounts of the financial affairs of the municipality are prepared and maintained; exercising control and supervision over all other financial affairs of the municipality; developing short and long range forecasts and plans; supervising financial employees; and overseeing the Financial Information Systems.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior financial manager with a professional designation who has proven leadership abilities and excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills. Qualifications for this position include a professional accounting designation, or an equivalent level of education and experience, with a minimum of five years work experience, preferably in a local government setting. Knowledge of the Community Charter, Local Government Act and municipal accounting principles would be an asset.
This position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period. The District of Houston offers a competitive salary and management benefits package.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your cover letter, resume outlining qualifications and experience and identifying at least two references marked ‘Confidential’ by 4:00 pm local time, Wednesday September 16, 2015 to:
The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used only for the purpose of job selection.
EXCAVATOR OPERATORStart date: Open
Experienced Excavator Operator required for high-quality camp. We offer excellent Pay Rate.
Location in northern BC, working 12 hour days on a 15 day in rotation and a 14 day off.
Your return transportation to camp will be provided from Hazelton, Kitwanga, Smithers, or Terrace.
We’re looking for an experienced Excavator Operator
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:• 2 years experience in Excavator • Experience in other areas of Heavy Equipment would be an asset • Excellent communication skills, able to follow directions and provide
assistance as needed • Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining high
standards of service
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATIONS TOGeorge & Darlene Simpson: [email protected]
Fax: George & Darlene 250-842-5615
In Loving Memory ofViolet Esther McGinnis, Age 59 of Topley, BC departed this life August 4, 2015 in the Burns Lake hospital aft er a long courageous battle with cancer. Violet was born April 22, 1956 in Northbay, Ontario to the late Lorne Charles Burkett and Rita Pearl Seymour Burkett. Her family moved to B.C. where Violet attended and graduated from Caledonia Senior Secondary School.
Violet was united in marriage to Bryce Carl McGinnis on April 24, 1976 in Terrace, BC. Th ree boys were born to this union. Preceded by her son Barry Carl McGinnis (80-81), she was survived by two sons, Nelson Mitchell McGinnis of Houston, BC and Trevor Bryce McGinnis of Lloydminster, AB. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Kelsi, Shanelle, Danielle and Courtney McGinnis. Lexi Whelan and Torren, Addley McGinnis. She was predeceased by brothers Lorne Jr., Johnny, and Th omas. Survived by brothers Stanley, Graham, Edward and sister Shirley.
Nelson Mitchell McGinnis of Houston, BC left this world suddenly to join his Mother on August 9, 2015 at the age of 37. Nelson was born January 24, 1978 in Burns Lake BC. Nelson was a father of 4 beautiful girls born to Sherry Sunberg of Terrace BC; Kelsi, Shanelle, Danielle and Courtney McGinnis. Nelson spent the last years of his life with his life partner and stepmother to his children, Destiny McAllister of Houston, BC. Nelson loved to take his family camping and fi shing. He was a big UFC fan.
You were both very much loved and are going to be surely missed.
A Celebration of Life for Violet and Nelson McGinnis will take place in 2016
with Family and Friends.
Congratulations Amanda and Devon, enjoy the whirlwind of activity and fun
counting down to the big day! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together.
Love your family.
In just one month thesetwo sweethearts will
become Mr. and Mrs.!!!
HOUSTON & AREA CHURCH
DIRECTORY
Houston Fellowship
Baptist Church3790 C.R. Matthews Rd.
Pastor: Larry Ballantyne
Church Service: 10:00AM
Everyone Welcome!Phone: 250-845-7810
Houston Canadian
Reformed ChurchSUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM
TO REACH THE MARKETFirst advertise in the Houston Today! ALL WORD ADS go on the Internet for the whole world to see! www.bcclassified.com
REACHING USCall 250-845-2890 or come by our office. Hours are 9:00 - 11:00 am & 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mon. & Wed. thru Fri. (closed Tuesdays). Fax in your ad to 250-845-7893 or email: [email protected]
HOW TO PAYCome to our office in the Houston Mall, or you may pay with Visa or Mastercard over the phone. All ads must be prepaid. No refunds.
CLASSIFIED AD RATESREGULAR WORD ADS 3 lines (one week) .............$9.95
LEGAL ADS $12.60 per col. inch
HWY 16 REGIONAL ADS 3 lines - No changes - ad runs in: Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Houston, Smithers, Ft. St. James, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Northern Connector (1 week) ............................... $78.88
BC BEST BUY ADS 25 words- No changes - ad runs one week, all papers covering: Lower Mainland .............$102.28 BC’s Interior ..................$124.95 Vancouver Island ...........$119.00 All of the Above .............$299.00 Extra charge for additional words
HAPPY ADS 2 col. x 2” or 1 col. x 4” To announce birthdays, weddings, births etc ............................$20.00Please call if you need more information on
any of our classified packages.
ALL ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GST
DEADLINESThursday: 5:00pm
OUR POLICYHouston Today reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject any classified ad not meeting our standards. No refunds on Classifieds Ads.AGREEMENT - It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Houston Today (Black Press Group Limited) in the event of failure to publish an advertisement in or the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion or the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising. All claims of errors in advertising must be received by the publisher within 2 days after the first publication.All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher.The Houston Today reminds advertisers that under Provincial legislation, no person shall use or circulate any form of application for employment, publish or cause to be published an advertisement in connection with employment or prospective employment, or make any written or verbal inquiry of an applicant that (a) expresses, either directly or indirectly any limitation, specification or preference as to race, religion, colour, sex, martial status, age, ancestry, or place of origin or a person; or (b) requires an applicant to furnish any information concerning race, religion, colour, ancestry, place of origin or political belief. In order to be credited for any mistakes the Houston Today is responsible for, corrections must be made before the second insertion.
In Loving Memory ofViolet Esther McGinnis, Age 59 of Topley, BC departed this life August 4, 2015 in the Burns Lake hospital a� er a long courageous battle with cancer. Violet was born April 22, 1956 in Northbay, Ontario to the late Lorne Charles Burkett and Rita Pearl Seymour Burkett. Her family moved to B.C. where Violet attended and graduated from Caledonia Senior Secondary School.
Violet was united in marriage to Bryce Carl McGinnis on April 24, 1976 in Terrace, BC. � ree boys were born to this union. Preceded by her son Barry Carl McGinnis (80-81), she was survived by two sons, Nelson Mitchell McGinnis of Houston, BC and Trevor Bryce McGinnis of Lloydminster, AB. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Shanelle, Kelsi, Danielle and Courtney McGinnis. Lexi Whelan and Torren, Addley McGinnis. She was predeceased by brothers Lorne Jr., Johnny, and � omas. Survived by brothers Stanley, Graham, Edward and sister Shirley.
Nelson Mitchell McGinnis of Houston, BC le� this world suddenly to join his Mother on August 9, 2015 at the age of 37. Nelson was born January 24, 1978 in Burns Lake BC. Nelson was a father of 4 beautiful girls born to Sherry Sunberg of Terrace BC; Shanelle, Kelsi, Danielle and Courtney McGinnis. Nelson spent the last years of his life with his life partner and stepmother to his children, Destiny McAllister of Houston, BC. Nelson loved to take his family camping and � shing. He was a big UFC fan.
You were both very much loved and are going to be surely missed.
A Celebration of Life for Violet and Nelson McGinnis will take place in 2016
with Family and Friends.
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DISTRICT OF HOUSTON (TEMPORARY - ARENA)
Municipal Service Worker (MSW) / Refrigeration Operator (RO1/2)
The District of Houston is seeking candidates with sound related experience in ice-making operations and building services work. Candidates will also demonstrate strong customer service skills, establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and the public and have the ability to deal tactfully with groups and individuals.
Term Temporary - September 7, 2015 – March 31, 2016Rate of Pay for MSW/RO1 $28.92 (2015)Rate of Pay for MSW/RO2 $29.18 (2015)Hours of Work Part-Time (varying shifts including evenings/weekends)Closing Date Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.Classification Union - CUPE Local 2086
Primary Responsibilities: The Municipal Service Worker/Refrigeration Operator (1 and 2) works as part of a team ensuring building security and assisting in enforcing policies and procedures governing public conduct, as well as performing operational, custodial, and building service work. Along with operating refrigeration plant, ice, and floor maintenance equipment, duties also include:
Making, maintaining and monitoring ice surfacesPerforming routine minor building repairsCleaning and maintaining a variety of floor surfaces, glass, washrooms and change rooms
Required Qualifications:Valid WorkSafe BC Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate (or equivalent)Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
Required for MSW/RO1:BC Refrigeration Operator’s Certificate, or, BC Ice Facility Operator’s Certificate
Required for MSW/RO2:Refrigeration Operator, or a Fifth Class Power Engineer
An Arena Ice Maker’s Certificate and a Building Service Worker Certificate are considered assets for this position.
Interested persons who would like to join our Arena Operations team should direct all queries and applications, including a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications,
by the closing date of Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm to:District of Houston, Attn: Lindsay Blair, Corporate Services Officer
PO Box 370, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Phone: 250-845-2238 | Fax: 250-845-3429 | E-mail: [email protected]
The District of Houston thanks all applicants in advance, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
COOKS Start date: Open
Experienced Cooks required for high-quality camp. We offer an excellent pay rate and serve high quality classic and modern cuisine at a remote location in northern BC, working 10 - 12 hour days on a day. Your return transportation to camp will be provided from Hazelton, Kitwanga, Smithers, or Terrace.
We're looking for experienced cooks who are capable of cooking for large crowds, working with others, and are able to stand on their feet for long periods of time. Preference will be given to those with high volume production and buffet/banquet experience in high quality camp, catering, restaurant or hotel settings.
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:• Minimum 2 years cooking experience in high-quality, high-volume food service.• Food safe• Skills and experience in all areas of cooking• Experience with special diets (gluten free, diabetic, etc.)• Breakfast experience• Basic computer skills, competency with Excel. (Ordering large quantities of food)• Excellent communication skills, able to follow and give directions and provide
assistance as needed • Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining high standards
of service
PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION:• Constant standing and walking throughout shift • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATIONS TOGeorge & Darlene Simpson: [email protected]
Fax: George & Darlene 250-842-5615
Vanderhoof Machine Works is seeking a certified welder. Must have previous experience in maintenance/repairs. Will be able to work independently. Service truck experience an asset.
Wages negotiable. Benefits & Pension Package After 3 Months.
Family Literacy CoordinatorHouston Link to Learning is looking for a Family Literacy Coordinator to develop and implement Family Literacy Programming. Full job description and details can be picked up at the front desk of Northwest Community College or by e-mailing [email protected]
For further information, please contact Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning (250) 845-2727.
Deadline for applications is August 31st 2015 at 4:00 pm.
We’d like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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HOUSEKEEPERSTWO POSITIONS
Start date: Open Experienced Housekeepers required for high-quality camp. We offer an excellent pay rate working in a remote location in northern BC, working 10 hours a day, generally two weeks in and two weeks out. Your return transportation to camp will be provided from Hazelton, Kitwanga, Smithers, or Terrace.
We’re looking for experienced housekeepers who can clean cabins, bathrooms and kitchens on a daily bases and are capable of standing on their feet for long periods of time. Preference will be given to those with previous experience cleaning commercialized buildings, hotels, or a janitorial background.
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:• WHMIS • Excellent communication skills, able to follow and give directions and provide
assistance as needed • Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining high standards
of service
PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION:• Constant standing and walking throughout shift • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.• Kneeling, pushing, pulling • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATIONS TOGeorge & Darlene Simpson: [email protected]
Fax: George & Darlene 250-842-5615
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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.
HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH 2365 Copeland Ave.
P.O. Box 1480, Houston Phone: 250-845-7117
HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARThe Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.
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 fl ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.
Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- fi rst Sat. of the month, community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third Thurs. of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Mon. & Fri 10:00 AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Wed. 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Pool: Aquafi t, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m.
GEMS Girls Club is starting again on Sept. 10th. Registration is available at Country Wide Printing & Stationary. If possible, please register before Sept 10th. GEMS begins Sept 10th at the Houston Christian Reformed Church at 6:30 for meet & greet, registration and fun night.
Houston Public Library Events: Mark Zagwyn Photography - Friday, Sept 4: noon to 4:30 p.m. Book Club - Thursday, Sept 24: 7 to 9 p.m.. For more info please contact the library @250-845-2256.
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 Wed. 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.
Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on Wednesdays.
TOPLEYStructural Firefi ghting/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).
Topley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
GRANISLEThe 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 & fi re practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.
Granisle Church of the Way services are Sundays at 11:00am.
Please keep your announcements as brief as possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is 4 p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as space permits. Items will be accepted via fax, email or dropped at the offi ce. No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.com
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NSince 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.
HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH 2365 Copeland Ave.
P.O. Box 1480, Houston Phone: 250-845-7117
HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARHouston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on Wednesdays.
The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.
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 � ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.
Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- � rst Sat. of the month, community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third Thurs. of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Mon. & Fri 10:00 AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Wed. 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Pool: Aqua� t, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m.
GEMS Girls Club is starting again on Sept. 10th. Registration is available at Country Wide Printing & Stationary. If possible, please register before Sept 10th. GEMS begins Sept 10th at the Houston Christian Reformed Church at 6:30 for meet & greet, registration and fun night.
RCMP are sponsoring a Block Watch information meeting is Monday, Sept. 14th at the NWCC. Watch for more info.
Houston Public Library Events: Mark Zagwyn Photography - Friday, Sept 4: noon to 4:30 p.m. Book Club - Thursday, Sept 24: 7 to 9 p.m.. For more info please contact the library @250-845-2256.
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 Wed. 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.
TOPLEYStructural Fire� ghting/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).
Topley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
GRANISLEThe 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 & � re practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.
Granisle Church of the Way services are Sundays at 11:00am.
Please keep your announcements as brief as possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is 4 p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as space permits. Items will be accepted via fax, email or dropped at the of� ce. No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.com
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Last Saturday, Houston was bustling with a Show & Shine, Downtown Street Festival and Kid’s Triathlon. Pictured top left: Elaine Kaszas and Jamie Mayer posing at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union’s photo booth. Top Right: Abby and Timothy Tiessen with their bikes participating in the Kid’s Triathlon. Middle Left: Mattea Sjoden swimming with all her might during the Kid’s Triathlon. Left: Joyce Reitsma posing with her 1960 GMC pickup. Above: George Gagnon shows off his 1958 Impala.
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