Alicia BridgesInterior News
Posted August 28, 5:31 p.m.
TransCanada re-ported pipeline ac-tivists to the RCMP on August 27 after a convoy of their work-ers were refused ac-cess to Wet’suwet’en land by members of a Unist’ot’en clan blockade.
Four vehicles carry-ing Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project work-ers were turned away at a checkpoint on Chisholm Road south of Houston about 11 a.m..
The checkpoint is one of two camps blocking pipeline proponents from ac-cessing the tradi-tional territory of
the Unis’tot’en clan, which is part of the Wet’suwet’en Nation.
The TransCanada Coastal GasLink Pipeline was origi-
nally routed to cross about 1km south of the Unist’ot’en Camp on its way from north-east B.C. to an LNG processing facility in
Kitimat.The company is
considering an alter-nate route about 5km north of the camp but both of the pro-posed routes cross Unist’ot’en territory.
Unist’ot’en mem-ber Freda Huson said her clan had a legal right to block access to its traditional ter-ritory, citing the 1997
Delgamuukw decision in which the Supreme Court of Canada de-termined that aborigi-nal title did exist.
“We just keep tell-ing the same thing, you do not have con-sent because according even to all laws they must gain consent and have meaning[ful] con-sultation with my clan and they haven’t done
that,” she said.“We are not doing
this because we want money we are doing this because we want our land.
“We don’t want our lands impacted by these projects.”
Coastal GasLink project planning and execution director Greg Cano said his
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TransCanada crews working on environmental studies
By Xuyun ZengHouston Today
Grade 10 students can look forward to a new program that will get them learning hands-on.
In partnership with the Northwest Community College, Houston Secondary School’s Introduction to Trades program will start for the � rst time Sept. 8 that will see over a dozen stu-dents spend ten weeks trying out � ve differ-ent trades as a welder, electrician, plumber, carpenter and a � fth one to be decided.
“This is the � rst time we’re offer-ing it in Houston, but we have offered it in Smithers be-fore,” NWCC region-al director Regina Saimoto said. “Each trade is about two weeks in length and so it’s meant to be sort of an engaging, exploration of the different kinds of trades training that’s
available.”HSS current-
ly has an ACE IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training) program that allows grade 11 and 12 stu-dents to advance through the appren-ticeship levels in be-coming a tradesper-son. Vice principal Julie Krall sees the Introduction pro-gram as a good seg-way into that.
“We thought it would be a great idea to let the students explore in grade 10 ... with the different types of trades that are out there,” she said. “To see if they have an interest in a certain area, and that way they can then decide, ‘Wow I re-ally like the welding, I didn’t think I would like welding. I think I’d like to take a weld-ing ACE IT when I’m in Grade 12.’”
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In the week since our last police report, police responded to 58 calls for service, eight of which were traffic related, three false alarms, one abandoned call and one bylaw complaint. ***
Police stopped a vehicle on Butler Avenue at midnight on Aug. 21. Sgt. Rose said on observing the driver, police made a breathalyser test demand and the driver failed. Police issued the driver a 90-day roadside
prohibition and impounded the vehicle for 30 days. ***
Police stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 near Buck Creek at 8:45 p.m. Sgt. Rose said the vehicle did not have a front licence plate, and on observing the driver, the officer made a breathalyser test demand, and upon testing, the driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and the vehicle was impounded. ***
Police stopped a vehicle on Mountainview Drive
on Aug. 22 at 1 a.m. Sgt. Rose says that it was involved in a previous mischief complaint. Police say upon interacting with the driver, the of� cer made a breathalyser test demand, where the driver blew a “warn”. A warn is the result that sits between a pass and fail. Sgt. Rose said the driver was issued a 3-day immediate roadside prohibition, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
***Police received
complaint of possible breach of probation
on Aug. 22 at 10:45 a.m. Sgt. Rose said the suspect was located on
a residence on Butler Avenue, and the man was arrested for breaching probation, uttering threats and resisting arrest. Police kept him in custody and he appeared in court on Aug. 24.
***Police attended
to a vehicle that had driven into a ditch near Bye Road on Highway 16 on Aug. 23 at 6:30 a.m. Sgt. Rose said the car had signi� cant damage
and could possibly be a writeoff, while the driver suffered minor injuries. Police suspect that the cause could be disorientation due to fog and no charges were laid.
***Police received
a complaint of a car being taken without the owner’s permission on Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Sgt. Rose said the vehicle was left in Smithers and the vehicle was
eventually found. An investigation is ongoing to see if any criminal charges will be laid.
***Police received
a complaint of electricity theft on Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. Sgt. Rose said a resident of Hagman Crescent found a neighbour was using their electricity. Police are investigating.
***Police responded
to a break and enter on Hagman Crescent on Aug. 24. Sgt. Rose said a small quantity of liquor was stolen, and the matter remains under police investigation. Police say they have a suspect.
***Police responded
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Northwestern lo-cal governments are hoping to negoti-ate an industrial tax revenue sharing deal with the provincial government and will be taking their cause directly to Premier Christy Clark.
They’re hoping for a meeting with her next month when lo-cal governments from around the province gather in Vancouver for their annual con-vention, an occasion which will draw Clark and other senior pro-vincial of� cials.
The Northwest B.C. Resource Bene� ts Alliance includes 21 north-western local govern-ments, who signed a memorandum here Aug. 15 af� rming the alliance’s goals.
What they want is a share of the expected tax revenues that will � ow should major economic developers proceed. They argue that under the current taxation provisions, those projects will increase local govern-ment costs without providing funds to offset those costs.
Alliance chair Stacey Tyers is also a City of Terrace councillor and the chairs of the Kitimat-Stikine regional dis-trict.
She said Clark was invited to attend the Terrace signing.
“The invitations went out late; they all had about three weeks notice and everyone is on vaca-tion,” said Tyers.
The Aug. 15 mem-orandum signing was the � rst time all 21 lo-cal governments were able to gather.
First announced a year ago, the alli-ance’s core members were Terrace and Kitimat-Stikine re-gional district but then expanded and now takes in the area from Haida Gwaii to Vanderhoof.
The alliance also hopes to meet and start working towards an agreement with Peter Fassbender, who, as of the end of July, is the new pro-vincial cabinet min-ister responsible for
local governments. Tyers said
Fassbender’s prede-cessor, Coralee Oakes from Quesnel, had been a fairly active participant in discus-sions.
“We don’t have an agreement, but I think she did the best she could, “ said Tyers.
“I think Coralee has created a rapport with the communi-ties and relationships with the people in the communities. She’s a northern MLA so she really understands the smaller commu-nities better than a southern MLA.”
Fassbender comes to the position with a reputation for having driven a hard bargain during a dispute with the teacher’s union last year when he pre-sided over the educa-tion ministry.
“We have a road ahead of us,” said Tyers.
“I’m trying really hard to work with them, we really need this for communities,”
she continued.The alliance seeks
an agreement simi-lar to one between the province and lo-
cal governments in northwestern B.C. which is based on oil and gas tax revenues.
The province ear-lier this year turned down an alliance re-quest for just over $1.1 million to help
it negotiate a revenue sharing agreement.
At the time the province said it would be premature to pro-vide revenues from a future industrial base. Tyers did say repre-sentatives from Shell and the BG Group, two companies intent on building lique� ed natural gas (LNG) plants in the north-west, were at the Aug. 15 session here.
“They have been verbally supportive and many of them in public meetings have also been supportive,” Tyers said of the in-dustry. She and other
alliances also hope to meet with another alliance next month
and the BC LNG Alliance which is a lobby group made up
of many of the com-panies in the LNG race.
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While I myself take the necessary time to look at and consider the nature of any charges, dates, participants, and possible dispositions, I do feel that this information is presented in a manner that may not be correctly interpreted by some people, although I do not believe that the solution is to re-move public access to this information.
Recently I was able to use CSO as a resource to engage a tenant applicant in a direct, honest con-versation about their past criminal convictions and current parole conditions. I am proud to say that this led to a successful tenancy for someone who may not have otherwise been able to secure decent and affordable accommodations due to their his-tory.
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NDP leader Thomas Mulcair will not attend a debate October 8th, because Stephan Harper will not be there. What are you, children in a daycare centre? You are asking me for a job. If I went in for a job interview as told the in-terviewer that I would only participate under certain circumstances, would I get hired? No.
We need to hear every word you can say to make an informed decision. We need to hear the truth of your life. I absolutely hate the nega-tive propaganda that I am hearing in the media.
I have run in an election and participated in every aspect. I entered every debate, knocked on doors and had public appearances. I lost but I have the knowledge that I tried my hardest.
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Reconnect by disconnectingBy Lori Welbourne
On a brighter note
Camping at the beautiful Mabel Lake Provincial Park came at a price last week: I had to function without the Internet for the first time in several years.
I tried to resist this from happening. I went to Telus Mobility a cou-ple days prior to leav-ing for my trip to buy more data with a plan to hotspot from my phone to my laptop once there. Unfortunately since the campground was locat-ed so far off the grid and had no cellular service, there would be no way of getting a Wi-Fi con-nection.
A week without it might not have both-ered me if I didn’t have my “Stolen and Missing Dogs of the Okanagan” Facebook page that I update throughout each day. Luckily my friend Gina, who man-ages the “Okanagan Lost and Found Pets” on Facebook said she’d take care of my page while I was gone, which solved my problem.
As I drove the two and a half hours to Mabel Lake I surpris-ingly started looking forward to the forced disconnect. No emails to check, Facebook up-dates to review, or mes-sages to respond to – it would be my life as I used to know it.
But even en route, as I began to relish this reprieve, I found myself pulling over a few times to see what I was missing online. This confirmed to me that the constant cyber connection I’ve grown accustomed to over the years is proba-bly more of an addiction than I realized.
About half an hour away from the camp-ground I noticed the cellular service was sev-ered, and for the rest of the drive I felt like I was entering into another universe. When I arrived at my destination it ap-peared that way as well.
My husband and friends had come up a couple days earlier and none of them were on their phones unless they were choosing a song to broadcast for every-
one’s listening pleasure. Instead they were play-ing games, riding bikes, participating in water sports, painting rocks, relaxing on the beach or sitting around a camp-fire.
I’m not a big fan of camping, but I can’t deny that I liked what I observed. What parent doesn’t appreciate seeing their kids laughing, play-ing and communicating with those around them rather than focused on their electronics? And what child doesn’t en-joy seeing their parents involved in such healthy interactions as well?
By the end of the week I felt more con-nected to my family and friends as well as with myself. Without the constant distrac-tions of the Internet I felt de-stressed, slowed down and suddenly with ample time to read, write and do nothing. I also caught up on some much needed rest, and didn’t miss falling asleep or waking up to the newsfeed from my phone.
I easily survived a
week without the out-side world and it easily survived without me.
My family and friends have another camping trip planned before school starts, but this time there will be Internet and cellular service where we’re go-ing. Will we be sitting around the campfire and on the beach read-ing our phones instead of talking to each other? Unless we agree to keep them turned off and only connect for desig-nated time periods each day, I imagine we’ll re-vert to old habits.
Some of us might find a voluntary discon-nect more challenging than others. People with a large social circle and a strong interest in news, pop culture, sports or work can sometimes feel more addicted to their phones. From my own recent experience I found it liberating to turn the outside world off temporarily, and I plan to incorporate more of that into my daily routine.
Before the Mabel Lake camping trip I
can’t remember the last time I was without the Internet for more than a few waking hours. As someone who’s eas-ily distracted, I’m now looking forward to see-ing how much more I can accomplish by only allowing myself to ac-cess it at certain times during the day. I’m also expecting to reap some of the other benefits I enjoyed during my week in the boonies.
I wouldn’t want to give up cyberspace completely though. For all it’s negatives it’s out-weighed by its positives and I feel fortunate to live in a time when I can communicate with people from all over the world, have information readily available at my fingertips and possess the ability to express myself publicly when-ever I wish.
Like most things, the Internet has its pros and cons and using it with moderation and discre-tion can curb its harm-ful effects. It’s up to us to monitor our usage and put ourselves on a digi-tal diet when needed.
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Ducking debates does not do
By Tom FletcherBlack Press
As mayors and councillors from across the province prepare to gather in Vancouver for their annual September convention and meet-ings with the B.C. cab-inet, the state of B.C. forests and the threat of � res is top of mind.
A resolution up for debate from Premier Christy Clark’s con-stituency of West Kelowna calls on the province to take the lead on forest fuel management, directly funding and manag-ing it for private as well as public land. It notes that despite high
costs and widespread damage from the 2014 forest � re season, the province’s Strategic Wild� re Prevention Initiative excluded operational activities and was restricted to � nancing community protection plans.
The program spent $62 million between 2004 and 2014 to as-sist local governments reduce interface � re risk. Applications for fuel projects were halted last year when the budget was spent, and this past May the forests ministry put another $5 million in, for projects on munici-pal or provincial land only.
The province main-
tains that fuel projects on private land are best left to local gov-ernments to coordi-nate with their public land programs.
In the wake of beetle losses and re-duced timber harvest limits, Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House and Wells are calling for the prov-ince to improve cer-tainty on the working forest land base. Their resolution calls for the province to “de-liver the full allowable cut allowed under the BC Timber Sales pro-gram” and “complete a science-based inven-tory of available tim-ber supply.”
Forests Minister
Steve Thomson said in an interview the province’s $80 million increase in inventory funding over 10 years has been focused on areas hardest hit by pine beetle infestation.
“I’m con� dent that we have signi� cantly improved information that is going into the timber supply reviews and timber supply analysis,” Thomson said.
Log exports is a perennial issue of con-cern to coastal com-munities. The latest resolution from the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District notes that log exports increased 65 per cent between 2010 and
2013, with 90 per cent of exports from the B.C. coast.
Their resolution calls for a review of log export policy, which
requires logs for export to be advertised so lo-cal mills have the op-tion of bidding before export is approved.
Hundreds of may-
ors, councillors and regional district direc-tors will converge on downtown Vancouver for the UBCM con-vention Sept. 21-25.
Mia McGonigalHouston Community Garden
“It’s been fairly hit and miss, but last week was
great! We now have more vegetables that people know-carrots,
peas, beets-and they are all selling really well.”
Nitta HarderNitta’s Baking
“It has been quite well. I am selling lots of
pickles and honey. I am thankful to the people
that come and show up, if they didn’t I wouldn’t
be able to be here.”
Andre LyonsSmall Potatoes Farms
“Generally good, I would say. I am selling lots
of broccoli. And lots of eggs. Everybody wants
eggs.”
Donna OstranskiDucky’s Jams, Jellies,
and Preserves“It has been going pretty good. We are selling lots of preserves and veggies and Ruldolph’s smokies-we cook them up right
here and people can buy them hot.”
Fires, forests high on local government agenda
The B.C. legislature is being recalled Sept. 28 for a fall session that will likely deal with increasing penalties for distracted driving and careless smoking.
The B.C. government has signalled its intention to increase penalties in both areas. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced preliminary results of public consultation on distracted driving penalties at the end of
June, with 90 per cent of respondents calling for stiffer penalties for using smartphones while driving.
Anton said the current $167 ticket for distracted drivers is not suf� cient for repeat offenders, who could have their vehicles impounded. Saskatchewan has introduced a one-week seizure of the vehicle for drivers who get two distracted driving tickets less than a year
apart.After dry
conditions sparked an early start to the B.C. forest � re season, Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced a review of penalties for violating camp� re bans and tossing lit cigarettes.
T h o m s o n appointed Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris, a former RCMP superintendent, to lead a similar review
of those penalties. Morris said he was
considering the vehicle impoundment option for careless tossing of cigarette butts, and
prohibiting people from camping in
provincial parks if they violate camp� re restrictions.
Fire bans allow
use of camp stoves or barbecues with briquets for cooking, but conservation of� cers continue to � nd people lighting wood � res that give off sparks and can spread in dry conditions.
The fall session will complete an unusually busy year for the B.C. legislature, which was recalled in July to authorize a project development agreement for the Paci� c Northwest
LNG gas export project proposed for Prince Rupert.““Morris is considering
the vehicle impoundment option for careless tossing
of cigarette butts...”B.C.
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with the Canadian Armed Forces. He also plans to bring home the skills and experiences from Expedition and put them to work teach-ing younger cadets, including his six younger siblings that he hopes will also take advantage of all the Cadet Program offers.
“The Cadet Program has re-ally expanded my horizons. I’ve met people from all over BC, and all over the country, and I’ve had the opportunity for travel and experienc-es you just can’t get anywhere else,” said Cadet Jaspers.
There are more than 2,000 army cadets in BC. All army cadets par-ticipate in expedi-tions appropriate to their training level and high perform-ing cadets are cho-sen to participate in Regional, National and International expeditions. The next International Expedition will take place in Chile in Spring 2016.
The Army Cadet Corps in Houston is in need of both adult volunteers and inter-ested youth to con-tinue offering a com-prehensive program. Opportunities for adult volunteers can also include train-ing, travel, meeting others who are in-terested in youth de-velopment and some paid days. To find out more about the Cadet Program, visit www.cadets.ca.
Jonathan Jaspers took part in a four day kayak tour of the Southern Gulf Islands as one of many adventures in the 2015 Regional Cadet Expedi-tion. Read below to find out more about Jonathan’s West Coast adventure.
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HOPE forHOPE forHOPE forforTodayTodayOne Race
Having just read a story of a young fellow who narrowly escaped with his life while being cruelly persecuted in the Hutu Tutsi con� ict in Rwanda, I was reminded of the prevalence of racism in the world today. It raises its ugly head just like a plague. The con� ict mentioned above cost over a million human lives. Among many other examples of racism there was the “ethnic cleansing” in Serbia and Bosnia, where many more were killed. More recently the tensions between the Russians and the Ukrainians have been in the headlines. Closer to home, racism against minority groups is often highlighted in the news.
Yet, the Bible reveals that we are all equally human beings, descendants of a couple, named Adam and Eve (Genesis 1:26-28; Acts 17:26). They were created in the image of God. He breathed the very breath of life into Adam. At the close of the day, God pronounced their creation with the declaration “very good.” This is what gives every human being dignity, worth and very great value, much more than any of the animals. (Matthew 10:29-31)
So we should recognise the image of God in every human being that we meet, whatever culture or people group that they are from. God has made each person in his image, and is intimately acquainted with each one. That makes them very special in His sight and so should they be to us.
Racism is evil, and has cost the human race untold horror and grief. If we lived our lives surrendered to God and in light of his word, the world would be a much better place to live. There is only one race and that is the human race.
“Owe nothing to anyone – except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbour, you will ful� ll the requirements of God’s law.” Romans 13:8 NLT
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Searching for mutually agreeable solutionBLOCKADE from Page 1
““Each trade is about two
weeks in length,”
- Regina Saimoto, NWCC Regional
Director
workers were attempt-ing to carry out envi-ronmental � eldwork for the proposed alter-nate route when they were turned away.
“This environmen-tal � eldwork is neces-sary so that cultural and historical resourc-es are identi� ed, re-spected and protected, and so that the project can be designed, con-structed and operated in a safe and environ-mentally responsible manner,” said Cano.
He said his com-pany had made more than 90 attempts to contact hereditary chief Knedebeas of the Dark House, an Unist’ot’en house which operates the checkpoint were the workers were stopped.
“They have simply refused to discuss the project, even though
they have a legal obli-gation to do so,” said Cano.
“As a result, we have unfortunately to date been unable to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution to accessing the Dark House territory.”
Huson said her chief would not negotiate with TransCanada after a
bad experience with the company.
Last Thursday’s encounter was one of several between Coastal GasLink workers and members of the Unist’ot’en clan.
TransCanada said it contacted the police because it had been denied the ability to use a public road.
RCMP media rela-tions of� cer Corporal Janelle Shoihet said police remained im-partial in the ongoing dispute.
“Our efforts all along have been in keeping the peace, ne-gotiations, and bring-ing the affected par-ties to the table for a fruitful discussion in the hopes of coming
to a resolution,” said Shoihet.
“We will continue to work with all stake-holders and provide assistance as necessary in maintaining peace and keeping everyone safe.”
Both Cano and Huson said they planned to approach future encounters in a “peaceful” manner.
trades based on fac-tors such as employ-ment opportunities, student interest and instructor availabil-ity.
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able to offer those trades, and they seem to be in kind of a high demand by employers,” Saimoto said.
“That’s sort of the idea, it’s to get our students on a head start out into work-ing in a trade and in a community such as Houston, many of the available jobs are
in the trades,” Krall said.
Instructors will conduct classes and the practicum in the school classrooms, in the trades shop, and a mobile trailer de-pending on suitabil-ity and availability.
Krall mentioned they still have two spots in the program available.
Trades program for Grade 10 studentsTRADES from Page 1
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Drags!
Two wheels No wheelsFour wheelsAnything that goes gets to have a go on the drag strip. Trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles and dedicated drag-racing vehicles all got a chance to put pedal to the metal. Event organizer Alisa Palumbo said these drag races have been going strong in the north for about 20 years, where participants come from Prince Rupert to Prince George and occasionally from as far as Alberta and Alaska.
Champions
Tim Giesbrecht bought this car five years ago and rebuilt it from the ground-up. He put $50,000 in the engine.
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Giesbrecht took second place in the Super Pro category.
Peter Pettigrew put about $7,000 into his Ski-Doo Mach Z 809 Proline Skid. He says the vehicle has about 200 horsepower.
He was very pleased with his performance on the drag strip.
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Super ProRick Giesbrechtof Williams Lake
ProDustin Hotteof Houston
Bike/SledPeter Pettigrewof Burns Lake
King of the Hill Car Ken Amonsonof Houston
King of the Hill Bike Peter Pettigrewof Burns Lake
Hot Rod Harley Sam Hendersonof Smithers
Gamblers Ted Moonof Smithers
JuniorQuinn Amadoof Kitimat
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School District #54(Bulkley Valley)
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Pastor: Mike McIntyre
Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pmSunday School: During the Service
Everyone Welcome
Anglican Churchof St. Clement
2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC
Rev. Jacob WorleyPhone: 250-845-4940
Services at:2:00pm Sundays
Houston United Church2106 Butler Ave
SERVICES: Sundays at 11a.m.(Kids Sunday Schoolduring the service)
To contact the churchor for pastoral care:
Morgan Ryder (250-698-7612 -H) or 250-692-9576 -C) or
Marianne Dekker 250-845-2282
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
2001 Riverbank DriveHouston, B.C. V0J 1Z2Phone: 250-845-2841
Sunday Service: 11:30 AMParish Priest:
Fr. Pier Pandolfo
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AL-ANON Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon meetings are Monday, 7pm at the Houston United Church. Contact number: (250) 845-7774.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSMeetings are at the Houston United Church, Monday and Thursday at 7:00pm. Contact number is:1-877-644-2266
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BAND MANAGERGitsegukla Band
Exciting opportunity to lead a team with signifi cant capital projects on the go, and help grow the Nation. Gitsegukla is located approximately 40 km South West of Hazelton, BC, near the Kitseguecla and Skeena Rivers. Our new Chief and Council have a strong commitment to the development and progress of the Community, and are eager to get started on the important work ahead.If you’re an experienced manager with the ability to effectively lead a team while making an impact on the Community, then this is an exciting opportunity worth exploring. This role will appeal to a progressive professional with exceptional business acumen, communi-cation & interpersonal skills. Interested in learning more
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INDEX IN BRIEFFamily Announcements .......... 001-007Community Announcements ... 008-076Children ................................ 080-098Employment .......................... 102-165Services ............................... 170-387Pets/Livestock ...................... 453-483Items for Sale/Wanted .......... 503-595Real Estate ........................... 603-696Rentals ................................ 700-757Transportation ....................... 804-860Marine.................................. 903-920Legals ....................................... Legal
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DZE L K’ANT FRIENDSHIP CENTRE SOCIETYThe Houston Program Office is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
Temporary and part-time until March 31, 2016 between 14 -21 hours per week. Key Duties include: individual counselling, client advocacy, and group
facilitation. Wage $24-26 per hour.
Part-time 12 hours per week.
The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre - Houston Program Office is a thriving Urban Aboriginal Organization, offering quality supportive services to
community families. For full job descriptions please email: [email protected]
Please address all resumes to: Annette Morgan, Executive DirectorDrop off: 3383 11th st., Houston BC, or 1188 Main St Smithers
fax: 250-845-2136closing date: until filled
Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Only those candidates invited for an
interview will be contacted.
Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Coordinator
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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:
Michael D. Glavin, CAODistrict of Houston
PO Box 370Houston, BC V0J 1Z0
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.
Wilp si’Satxw Community Healing Centre
CounsellorAccountable to the Executive Director.Duties:
Job Requirements
Deadline Date: September 4, 2015 Start Date: September 14, 2015Apply To: Wilp si’Satxw Community Healing Centre
P.O. Box 429 Kitwanga, B.C. V0J 2A0 or email: [email protected]
CityWest Cable (North) Corp is seeking an Apprentice Cable Technician in Smithers, BC. We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal and communication skills, someone that can demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development. Must have Grade 12 or equivalent, and a valid BC Driver’s license; must provide driver’s abstract.
To view a full job description, go to: http://www.citywest.ca/about-us/careers.
Please email resumes to [email protected].
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4 Bay Shop in West Quesnelshowroom, offi ces, compres-sor, paved lot across from shopping mall. Suitable for auto sales & service, detail shop or second hand store. 285k. Will take partial trade on vehicle, trailer, motor home or WHY 250-992-8334,981-3583
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Lia Long250-845-1147
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• Spacious 5 bedroom home in the popular Avalon Subdivision.• New windows and doors, fresh paint, some new � ooring, new sundeck, updated bedrooms. Laundry on the main.• Large kitchen with lots of cupboards, formal dining with garden doors to the deck.• Full basement with a huge rec room and wood stove, 4 piece bath and plenty of storage. Double garage, private, fenced back yard, huge lot!• All appliances included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.
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• Well set up hobby farm on just under 6 acres on the popular Lund Road.• 4 bedroom, 3 bath home.• Vaulted ceilings in the living room, dining room and kitchen.• Patio doors off the dining to a large deck. Updated � ooring.• Huge rec-room in the basement with a blaze king woodstove, outside basement entry. Fenced & cross fenced. • 14X24 barn, shop & storage sheds. All appliances included.• Call Lia to View 250-845-1147.
COUNTRY LIVING AT IT’S FINEST!
NEW LISTING!
• Lots of potential in this well laid out family home on just over 5 acres minutes from town! 3 bedrooms up, 2 down.• Garden doors off living room to a deck. • Corner gas � replace in living room. Spacious country kitchen.• Laundry on the main. Basement features a large rec room with a gas stove and vinyl plank � ooring.• Double garage, outside wood furnace, wrap around driveway.• Nicely treed lot. All appliances included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.
• Spectacular views from this spacious country home located on just over 8 acres approx. 20 minutes south of Houston on the Buck Flats Road.• 3 bedrooms on the main, 2 in the basement.• High vaulted ceilings in the very open living room/kitchen and dining.• 2 bay windows. Enjoy the views from your large sundeck.• Basement is partly � nished.• Double carport, greenhouse, storage shed, garden area.• All Appliances included. Call Lia to view. 250-845-1147.
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARSeniors 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. 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
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 contact the library @250-845-2256.
GEMS Girls Club starts again Sept. 10 at the Houston Christian Reformed Church at 6:30 p.m. for meet & greet, registration and fun night. Registration is available at Country Wide Printing & Stationery. Please register before Sept 10.
All bikes are welcome to take part in the third annual Houston Toy Run Sat. Sept. 12. Meet at 10 a.m. at Houston A & W and ride to Granisle for lunch with the Toy Drop at 2 p.m. at the Houston Salvation Army. All donations go to the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Campaign.
RCMP are sponsoring a Block Watch information meeting Monday, Sept. 14 at NWCC. Watch for more info.
Annual Helen Sullivan Memorial Fun Run/Walk Sept. 19, 2015 - 10:00am. Whether you go it alone or as a team, make a pledge to raise your heart rate as well as funds! All proceeds go to the Houston Retirement Housing Society. Pledge sheets can be picked up at the Houston Chamber of Commerce Monday to Friday 9-5 & the Houston Leisure Facility.
Houston and District Chamber of Commerce will host a Federal Election All-Candidates meeting on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Houston Community Hall.
AM. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m.
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
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
DIKE MAINTENANCEThe District of Houston is now accepting proposals for the 2015 Fall Dike Maintenance Program. The area to be covered is river left and right between Highway 16 Buck River Bridge and CN Rail Bridge approx. 462 meters total also river right on the south side of the Highway 16 Bridge approx. 30 meters. Terms and Conditions: • Brushing of dikes and removal of all specified materials and repair of dike as required • Methodology, experience, equipment and certification • Close of Proposals: September 11, 2015 • Award of Contract: September 25, 2015 • Weather permitting • Contractor responsible for all permits and licenses, removal of all material.Information requested: • Equipment rates and specs • Manpower hourly rate • Availability • Certification • Previous experience • Removal of debris • MethodologyFor more information, please contact the following: Jim Daigneault, Emergency Program Coordinator District of Houston, Box 370, Houston BC V0J 1Z0 Phone: (250) 845-2250 or Fax: (250) 845-2273 Deadline: Friday September 11, 2015 at 4:00pmProposals must be received at the District of Houston Office at 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, B.C. by the above date and time in a sealed envelope clearly marked “District of Houston Dike Brushing” and addressed to: Lindsay Blair, Corporate Services Officer, District of Houston, Box 370, Houston BC V0J 1Z0, Phone 250-845-2238, Fax 250-845-3429. All quotations received by the deadline specified will be opened in public at the close of the quotation deadline.The District reserves the right to accept any offer, or reject any or all offers.The District reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all quotations, or accept the quotation deemed most favourable in the interests of the District of Houston.No submitter shall have any claim for any compensation of any kind whatsoever as a result of participating in this quotation, and by submitting a bid each submitter shall be deemed to have agreed that it has no claim.More than one company may be selected, depending on methodology, equipment and expense.
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REQUEST FOR QUOTEFinning (Canada) in Houston will be releasing an RFQ for facility Janitorial services, if you are interested in participating in the RFQ and the opportunity to bid please submit your contact information to:
Jeff Campenot: [email protected] Phone: 780-483-3527
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Prune Plums
129/lb
Value Priced CookiesAssorted Varieties, 625-907 g
2 for 698
Sept. 2-8, 2015
Western Family Marinated Whole Fryers 3 Varieties
898ea.
French’s Squeeze Mustard2x830 ml
499
Pampers Baby Dry DiapersSizes 3-6
2499
Coca-Cola or Pepsi Products 12x355ml
2 for 700Plus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee