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By Flavio NienowBlack Press

The provincial gov-ernment announced an action to help mines in B.C. during the global commodity slowdown.

The program, de-livered by B.C. Hydro, will allow companies operating metal and coal mines to tempo-rarily defer a portion of their B.C. Hydro’s electricity payments.

Minister of energy

and mines Bill Bennett said this action would provide some tempo-rary support to help B.C. mines during the current slowdown in the sector.

“We are in the midst of a challenging time for the sector and this will provide some tem-porary support to help the mines stay open as long as possible, hope-fully until commodity prices bounce back,” said Bennett.

However, Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm MacDonald, who’s also the prov-ince’s Energy and Mines Critic, said this action will not signi� -cantly assist mines in B.C.

He said decisions by government in relation to mining must employ more “long-term think-ing,” ensuring that B.C. has a mining industry that operates in an en-vironmentally and so-

cially responsible way.“Ultimately, low

commodity prices are the biggest factor, and that is not some-thing that government can control,” said MacDonald.

Low copper and coal prices have put op-erations at a number of British Columbia mines at risk and some have already been forced to reduce production and employee levels.

Steve Robertson,

a Spokesperson at Huckleberry Mine, said it is still too soon to determine if this government action will have any sort of impact on Huckleberry.

“Huckleberry is waiting for further de-tails on the program announced by the gov-ernment so that we can properly assess the impact it would have on the mine,” said Robertson.

Huckleberry laid off

100 workers in January and has recently an-nounced its plans to shut down all opera-tions by Aug. 31, 2016. Approximately 160 workers will lose their jobs when the mine shuts down.

Endako Mine, lo-cated near Fraser Lake, has also been struggling with low commodity prices. The mine was placed on temporary suspension on Dec. 31, 2014, due to a contin-

ued weakness in the molybdenum market. Since then, over 300 employees have lost their jobs.

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., company that holds a 75 per cent interest in the Endako Mine, was also asked if the recent government ac-tion will have an im-pact on Endako Mine. However, the company did not provide a com-ment by press time.

Library to take over PV Market

Action to help mines not significant, says Critic for Energy and Mines

By Xuyun ZengHouston Today

The Houston Public Library will run the Pleasant Valley Community Market this year and beyond, and they are looking to broaden its reach.

Presenting to council last Tuesday, Houston Public Library director Toni McKilligan explained that the Library also wants to use it as a Library fundraiser. She also wants to have it held at Jamie Baxter Park and have it en-compass more busi-nesses.

“ Tr a d i t i o n a l l y, the farmer’s mar-ket has been af� li-ated with the British Columbia Association of Farmer’s Market, which restricts the type of vendors they can have,” said McKilligan. “Because Houston is so small, our market, while it’s

thriving and doing OK, there’s just no room for it to grow.”

She added that BCAFM rules re-quire that products be “made, baked, grown or raised lo-cally, but McKilligan argues that because of Houston’s size, it gets challenging to � nd vendors.

Rather, she would like the market to en-compass small busi-

““[We] would like the market to encompass

small businesses and artisans

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HOPE forHOPE forHOPE forforTodayTodayEvidence

When working in the bush one day, I was sharing with a fellow about God, his presence, his provision

and his love for us. The fellow immediately told me that he was an atheist, he did not believe God existed. To prove his point he said God should show he existed by answering his request of bringing down � re upon a large cottonwood tree that was standing there in front of us. If this happened he said he would believe. He proceeded to call out, asking God to prove himself by consuming that tree with a ball of � re. Nothing happened. He looked at me and said, “See, there is no God.”

Can you imagine what would happen if God had to answer everyone’s particular request for evidence that he existed? He would be at the command of every whim of man! Furthermore, the Bible is clear that God has already given enough evidence through his creation for people to believe. “Through everything God has made, they can see his invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” Romans 1:20 NLT

This fellow was looking for evidence when there was ample evidence right in front of him. There stood the huge living cottonwood tree with thousands of leaves turning carbon dioxide into oxygen and its massive roots that were sucking up gallons of water with nutrients to feed it. Its ability to produce other cottonwood trees through seeds and roots is marvellous. Cottonwoods can be so large that they are very dif� cult to move even with a bulldozer. This tree alone was enough evidence that there is a wonderful Creator God. Then when we looked around, there was an enormous diverse forest, the river, the animals, us human beings and so much more. Did he, do we really need more evidence? (Read Isaiah 40:21-31)

God’s word, the Bible, makes it clear that God our creator is none other than Jesus Christ (John 1:1-4; Colossians 1:15-17). One day everyone will recognise who he is (Revelation 1:7). It can be now, in awe, willingly in worship or later, under compulsion in fear, at the judgement? That is the question we will all face. I choose to worship him now.

“Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11 NLT

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-nesses and artisans in the community that do not ful� l BCAFM’s cri-teria.

“If we make these changes, we could have different kinds of ven-dors,” she added. “We could also allow or-ganizations to partici-pate in the market to promote themselves or

their programs. So we can make it more of a community event each week.”

Removal of this re-striction would also allow visiting vendors, she added.

McKilligan also wants the market hosted at Jamie Baxter Park, but current zon-ing restrictions would

keep the Library from selling products in the park without a licence.

“We have this won-derful big space right behind the library that would be awesome,” she said. “We could ac-commodate way more vendors that we have here than we can in the space that we had at the Steelhead Park.”

“We’re trying to ei-ther get a special licence just for our market or get it rezoned so that we can just hold this event here,” she added.

Houston Mayor Shane Brienen con-� rmed that District staff will now come up with recommendations for council to deliber-ate on at a future date.

Regardless of where the location will be, the Library also wants to change the day of the market from Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to Thursdays from either 2-7 p.m. or 3-7 p.m.

“A lot of people miss out because they can’t get there on Fridays because they are work-ing,” she said.

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The Houston GEMS Girls Club thanks “HOUSTON” for supporting us once again at our SOUP FEST held last week. We want to thank our restau-rants who made delicious soups for us: Mr. Sub, The Elements, Lee’s Garden, Brewstirs Café, The Majestic and Love by the Bowl-Soup Kitchen. Thank you Jean Goold for your terri� c gluten free buns also. Thank you also to the Credit Union for their generous donation to-wards the costs of the games’ prizes. Thanks also to Houston

Today and PV Express for their advertising. A huge thank you also to our GEMS girls and leaders for hours of work, and the GEMS moms who washed dishes for hours!! Thank you all so much!! We raised $3,500.00 to be donated to the Houston Food Bank, Love By The Bowl–Soup Kitchen, The GEMS Home and the GEMS Esthers School in Zambia, Africa and Rough Acres & Rock Nest Bible Camps and the Houston Refugee Sponsorship Committee.

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Houston GEMS’ girls and leaders hosted another successful Community Soup Fest and Games Night last Thursday, February 18th at the Houston Christian School Gym. Around 300 people attended the busy event and $3500 was raised. Pictured above is Ena Groot (right), the woman in charge of it all, with Ali Thomson.

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Houston RCMP reflects on third quarter performance at last Council meeting

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Houston’s RCMP detachment gave their quarterly report at District council’s last meeting.

They talked about a new Drug Abuse Resistance Education-trained officer, public outreach programs, traffic enforcement and the prolific of-fender program.

“We now have a Cst. [Tyson] Bruns – he is now a DARE trained member, which is the drug and alcohol program that we’re go-ing to be implementing in the schools,” said Cpl. Steve Thackeray. “So the plan is to have him meet with school administrators in Houston and Granisle ... to start scheduling the program.”

Thackeray added that Bruns just re-turned from training two weeks ago. The DARE program is tar-geted for Grade 5 and

6 students.Thackeray also

talked about “traffic contacts”. He clari-fied that this refers to the number of interac-tions police have with drivers, and does not refer to a yearly re-quirement of tickets to be handed out.

“As far as our traf-fic contacts, they’re doing well. For the first three quarters of this fiscal year, we’re up to 405 traffic con-tacts. Our goal for the year is 540,” he said. “It’s going to take a lot of work over the last couple of months but we’re going to try and get there.”

He added that in the third quarter, police did four road blocks to check for errant driv-ers, double the two usually done quarterly.

“It’s the safety as-pect of it, the enforce-ment aspect of it, but also the visibility as-pect of it. So the police are out in the com-munity being visible

in the community,” he added, when asked about why police have a set number of con-tacts per year. “The goal is to enforce the Motor Vehicle Act, to ensure people are driv-ing safely.”

“That’s more because of Christmastime, where we’re out doing more road blocks.”

Currently, they have hosted eight road blocks, and have un-dertaken 16 Criminal Code drink-driving investigations, on par with last year.

They have also made 37 school visits in the detachment’s area, and have at-tended all commu-nity events where they have been requested, including multiple Remembrance Day events, Shift into Winter program, Cram the Cruiser and watching for errant drivers around school buses.

Thackeray also

talked about the pro-lific offender program, pointing to one indi-vidual who has con-sistently committed violent crimes.

“Last year, he had 35 negative contacts with police, this year he had 13,” he said. “It’s because he’s in jail, but [also] the partnerships that we formed with proba-tion and Crown coun-cil, so we’re informing them, this individual has been identified as high-risk, violent per-

son, which affects his sentencing.”

“We’re involving our partnerships agen-cies in ensuring that this person isn’t in the community and needs to have longer jail sen-tences, which is exactly what is happening.”

The police lost 7-6 in a shootout in the Guns and Hoses hock-ey competition against the fire department.

“We’re really proud that we raised over $1,600 for schools,” said Thackeray.


Shortly after 4 p.m. on Feb. 9, po-lice received a report of a break and en-ter in progress at the Granisle hockey arena. Police attended and based on the evidence provided by one of the witnesses, they iden-tified a suspect. As a result, they located the suspect and arrested him. The male suspect was held in custody and later determined that he was responsible for two other break and enters including a break and enter to

the Granisle Public Works yard on Jan. 8, which was estimated to be approximately $21,000. That man has been charged and is scheduled to make his next court appearance on March 21.

***Shortly after 1 p.m.

on Feb. 11, police re-ceived a report of a domestic assault on Sullivan Way. Police attended and located a female victim, the man suspect was located and arrested a short time later, and held in custody. He has been charged with assault, and as part of his

conditions he cannot reside in Houston any-more. He has a court appearance scheduled for March 21.

***Around 8 a.m. on

Feb. 14, police received a report of someone pointing a firearm at a dog on Babine Crescent near Granisle. This happened a few days before the report. Following an inves-tigation, police were able to identify a sus-pect and made an ar-rest. The file is still un-der investigation and a firearm was seized. The dog was not in-jured.

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rates and seek to improve education, perhaps it is worth

clarifying the purpose of schools. The modern-day assumption is that

school is responsible for preparing students for all the challenges of life, but is that realistic?

Don’t parents and families have primary responsibility to prepare children for life?

That is not to say that schools don’t have a very important role.

Schools teach children and youth basic skills such as reading, writing, and math.

Students learn problem solving, develop creativity, and develop social skills through interactions with peers and teachers.

But research shows that the primary influence that affects and shapes young people are their parents and family life.

Children learn behaviour patterns at home, which then translate into conduct at school and in the world at large.

Schools report that one of their biggest challenges is having students engage and apply themselves to their studies.

This is something only individual students can change, but encouragement at home that hard work can bring rewards and satisfaction should not be discounted.

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That is, children need to see parents working hard in their jobs and at home.

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No funding for Highway of Tears programBy Alicia Bridges

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A Highway of Tears victim prevention pro-gram looks set to shut down on the tenth anni-versary of the 2006 sym-posium which led to its establishment.

The Highway of Tears initiative performs advocacy work, victim support, radio advertis-ing and victim preven-tion programs for com-munities along Highway 16.

Run by Carrier Sekani Family Services, it was launched in 2006 to implement recommendations of the Highway of Tears Symposium Report.

Those recommen-dations were based on input and ideas from a contingent of about 500 people who attended the symposium from March 30-31, 2006.

CSFS child services director Mary Teegee warned in December the initiative would have to shut down if it could not secure more funding.

As the tenth anniver-

sary of the symposium approaches, CSFS child services director Teegee said the project has until the end of March to se-cure funding.

“We still basically do-ing stuff off the side of our desk and we’ve been able to keep one of the coordinators on so we will at least have her on, but definitely, it’s been difficult,” she said.

“March is it, that’s it, I’ve done everything I can do, we’ve extended our budget.”

Teegee said the proj-ect would need at least $200,000 to start operat-ing at full capacity again.

That would would involve employing a coordinator and two educators, as well as fa-cilitating meetings of the initiative’s advisory board.

Highway of Tears coordinator Brenda Wilson is the only CSFS employee dedicated to the initiative.

She said one of the programs biggest assets was the connection it provided between fami-lies and social services.

“The reason why this position was developed in the first place was be-cause the families were not comfortable con-necting with the other resources,” she said.

“There’s a long histo-ry of either being disre-spected, or they did not trust any of the other service providers.

“They are still deal-ing with a lot of that so we are the middle man just trying to bridge that gap.”

Wilson said that was achieved through per-sonal relationships she had established with victims’ families over the years.

Having lost her own sister Ramona Wilson, who was mur-dered after disappearing from Highway 16 near Smithers in 1994, she said she was able to off a unique p

“For myself it’s a little bit different be-cause I am also a family member so there is also understanding of where they are coming from, their feelings and what their needs are,” she said.

“I’ve been in the same boat for the last 21 years.”

Wilson will lose her job if the program ends in March. Along with her mother, Matilda, she plans to continue to advocate for better for safer transportation and victim prevention mea-sures.

“We will continue on but not at the same ca-pacity,” she said.

“We won’t be able to do a lot of the things we are doing now.

“It will be more per-sonal, on a personal level.”

In a written response to questions from The Interior News, Public Safety Minister Mike Morris did not directly respond to questions about whether the B.C. government would con-tinue funding the proj-ect.

“Significant progress and investment has been made since the Highway of Tears report was first released,” he said.

“The Province re-mains committed to working across govern-

ment and with commu-nity partners to continue to address risk factors and further enhance the safety of vulnerable women.”

He said measures funded by the B.C. gov-ernment included ab-original youth forums focused on support-ing personal and com-munity safety in First Nations communities in the Northwest, as well as youth conferences to raise awareness of hitch-hiking risks.

Community safety workshops and a com-munity-wide response to sexual exploitation is-sues had also been held, he said.

“More broadly, work is underway to improve safety along Highway 16 through government’s response to the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry,” Morris said.

He pointed to the Ministry of Transportation’s $3-mil-lion action plan for saf-er public transit along Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert.

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

New homes worth up to $750,000 are exempt from B.C.’s property transfer tax under changes in the budget that take effect April 1.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong is raising the exemption level from $475,000 on new homes, and expects to make up most of the revenue by increasing the tax rate from two to three per cent on the value of homes in excess of $2 million.

For resold homes, property purchase tax continues to apply at one per cent on the first $200,000 of value and two per cent on value between $200,000 and $2 million.

The tax has produced a windfall for the province and pushed home purchase costs even higher in the hot market for homes in some urban areas. The government expects to collect about $200 million more than it budgeted for the current year.

De Jong said the break is aimed at new construction to stimulate new housing construction, adding to supply in response to demand that is driving prices up.

The exemption is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and the government

is resuming tracking nationality of buyers, a practice stopped in 1998.

The upper limit to qualify for the homeowner grant is also increased from $1.1 million to $1.2 million for the 2016 property tax year.

Children exempted from MSP premiums

Medical Services Plan premiums are being charged only for adults starting in 2017, and the qualifying income for reduced premiums is going up from $30,000 to $42,000 for single people.

The new system creates a break for single parents, who will pay a single adult rate of $78 a month instead of the current rate of $150 charged for a family of three. A single senior or single parent with one child and an income of $45,000 may also be eligible for reduced premiums.

The changes will reduce rates for an additional 335,000 people, and 45,000 more people will be exempted from paying as long as they are registered and qualify. But rates overall continue to rise. With a four per cent increase in personal rate this year and growing population, the government

expects to collect more MSP each year of its three-year budget plan than with the current system.

B.C. is the only province that charges premiums for health services, and the NDP opposition has called for them to be eliminated as a regressive tax. De Jong argues that MSP covers only 14 per cent of a growing health care budget, and eliminating it would amount to hiding the cost in the general tax system.

Prosperity fund gets seed money

With liquefied

natural gas export projects delayed, Premier Christy Clark’s promise of a “B.C. Prosperity Fund” has been launched with $100 million from the current budget surplus.

The fund was touted in the 2013 election as a way to pay off debt starting in 2017, and reduce or even eliminate B.C.’s sales tax with revenues from five LNG plants. But with a glut of oil and gas internationally, no major project is expected to be under construction by the 2017 election.

Including the fund

in his 2016-17 budget, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said most people would agree with “the notion that we would take a modest amount of money out of our chequing account and put it in our savings account.”

The finance ministry expects a surplus of $377 million at the end of the current fiscal year and $264 million in the fiscal year that begins April 1.

The prosperity fund is restricted to a minimum 50 per cent to pay down debt, 25 per cent saved to earn interest and the rest available to

spend on health care, transportation and other government functions.

Disability benefits up $77 for some

Income assistance payments for people with disabilities are to increase up to $77 per month effective Sept. 1, but transit passes will no longer be covered.

Bus passes have only been provided for some regions of the province, an unfair situation for those who can’t take advantage of transit, said Finance Minister Mike de Jong. The increase will be across the board

and recipients can choose for themselves if they use it for transit or other needs.

The B.C. Liberal government has resisted calls for an increase in the general social assistance rate, but has ended the clawback of child support payments to single parents.

Since 2012 the government has moved to encourage income assistance recipients to work, allowing earnings up to $200 a month without losing benefits for those who file tax returns.

People on disability assistance can retain up to $800 a month, up from $500 in 2012.

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The Legion is hoping to spice things up come March 1.

Vice president Wade Anundsen told Houston Today that they will offer up pub fare once they finish the final touches on the new kitchen. The crucial piece missing is the Ovention oven, an automated oven that will cook the meals.

“Today it was ordered. It’s leaving the U.S. today,” said Anundsen last

Thursday. Anundsen wants to

keep the menu small at first, pointing to the possibility of serving up chicken fingers, pizzas, burgers and chicken burgers, fries, poutine and onion rings.

“We’re going to start small. You know, we’re not diving right into it,” he said. “We’re all brand new to this.”

They will seek public input on what their patrons would like to see on the menu.

“We’re going to lay little cards out in front

of tables for when people coming in what they would like to see here and stuff like that and we’ll improvise and we’ll change our menus.”

Furthermore, BC Lottery will install Keno equipment on its premises March 1.

“That’s another thing that will bring a lot of people in and a lot of people are excited,” he added.

Anundsen said that he needs a few more thousands of dollars to pay for “incidentals”.

“We’re in the process of buying the incidentals, you know, like, the cutlery, bowls, and serving baskets and stuff like that, and it’s rather amazing,” he said.

Anundsen added that the Legion raised about $30,000, $10,000 more than targeted. However, he still feels like money is tight.

“We do need that extra last little push just to get over the top of the mountain,” he said. “I would say about $2,000 to $3,000 just shy.”

Legion prepares new kitchen to serve pub fare

Xuyun Zeng/Houston TodayFormer Legion president Ambrose Kelly and vice president Wade Anundsen work on the new kitchen.


District of HoustonNewsletter ~ February 24th, 2016 edition

What’s Happening...

Phone: 250-845-2256email: [email protected]

http://houston.bclibrary.ca

Houston Public Library

Games for GrownupsBoard games and card games. No minors. Thursday, March 10 @ 7:00 p.m.

Lego Club – for kids ages 7 & up. Wednesdays, March 23 & 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Book Club – Thursday, March 31 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Raven’s Next Chronicles podcast submissions will be accepted until March 11. Send in your stories, poems or stories. Everyone is welcome to submit their work. Authors/creators of the works that are chosen for the podcasts will be invited to read/perform them. Podcast recording will begin the week of March 15.Call the library for more information @ 250-845-2256.

Leisure Programs

Newsletter ~ February 24

Where the welcome is warm and the

wilderness beckons!

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, March 1Tuesday, March 15Finance Committee Meetings:Wednesday, March 2 & 16The above meetings are held at7:00pm in Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street.

The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca

Business Façade Improvement Program

The Business Façade Improvement Program is designed to encourage commercial building owners to invest in façade and storefront improvements by accessing a grant to cover a portion of eligible costs. Improvements will encourage pedestrian traffi c and mobility in the downtown core by enticing shoppers to engage the urban realm. Diversity of storefronts, access to the street, and walkable environments enliven the business sector. A healthy business district plays an important role in the vitality of a community. The District of Houston encourages property owners and tenants to access this program to accentuate the downtown form and character.

The program provides a reimbursement grant of up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per façade (a minimum project size of $2,000 is required). In 2016 the program has been expanded to include not-for-profi t organizations (building tenants) and home-based businesses, located in our community’s specifi ed area. Home-based businesses may apply for way-fi nding signage (sign located on the business property, i.e. bottom of driveway directing customers to the business). Signs are eligible for 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $500, and must adhere to any signage bylaws applicable to our community.

Business Façade guidelines and applications can be picked up at the District of Houston or Houston & District Chamber of Commerce Offi ces.

Business Licences Required Pursuant to District of Houston “Business

Licence Bylaw No. 776, 1998” an owner or operator of a business within the boundaries of the District of Houston must hold a valid annual business licence for carrying on business. Temporary displays of goods or products for the purpose of sale also require daily business licenses.

Business licences must be renewed annually and are valid from January 1st to December 31st each year. Current licence holders have been sent and invoice for 2016. Should you have any changes to your business information or have any questions on how to obtain a business licence, please contact the Municipal Offi ce at 250-845-2238.

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

3367 – 12th Street is openMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

(closed on statutory holidays)

Email: [email protected] Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429

For Public Works Emergencies

(example: water main break)Call the Municipal Office

@ 250-845-2238 for a recordedmessage with the contact number

of the person on call.

Pool & Gym Phone: 250-845-7420 Email: [email protected]

Arena Phone: 250-845-7432

Event ApplicationsDid you know that if you are

hosting a public event within lands, parks or facilities (excluding the Community Hall) owned by the District of Houston you must obtain an event permit as required by the Event Regulations Bylaw? Application for a permit must be initiated 45 days prior to the event date. Permit applications are available at the District of Houston offi ce, for further information please call 250-845-2238.

Spring Break Pool Hours - March 21 to April 2:

Pool will be closed March 25 & 28Sunday/Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday 6:00am-8:00pmTuesday/Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm

Rookie Patrol / March 21-2411:30-2:00pm / Cost $62.00Rookie Patrol features stroke development, � tness (100m endurance swim), self rescue, assessment of a conscious injured patient requiring EMS, treatment of bleeding and throwing assist rescues. Must be: 8-12 years. Able to swim 25 minutes and tread water for 1 min.

Building Permits RequiredContractors and residents are reminded that a Building Permit is required before you begin

construction as follows:

Contact the Leisure FacilityFor more information, prices or to register, please contact the Houston Leisure Facility@ 250-845-7420 or e-mail [email protected] - or you can Like us on Facebook!

Swim Lessons - March 21 to April 1 (Spring Break) Monday-Friday (8 lessons) 10:00am Duck/Star� sh/Sea Turtle SK 9/10 (1 hour) Crocodile/Whale10:30am Salamander SK 5/6 (45 mins)11:00am Sun� sh SK 3/411:30am Sea Otter SK 1/2 SK 7/8 (45 mins) 11:15am

• Construct a new home• Construct a new accessory building or

accessory structure (garage, shed, etc)• Repair, renovate, or add to an existing

building• Complete a previously unfi nished area in

an existing building (basement bathroom or structural)

• Enclose a porch or roof over a sundeck• Construct swimming pools• Demolish or relocate buildings• Do trades work involving plumbing, gas,

propane, oil burner or electrical• Enclose a carport• Roof replacement or repairs

Pursuant to the B.C. Building Code, as of December 19, 2014, exterior renovations (siding, window/door replacements of same size) now require a permit.

Permits are not required for non-structural or cosmetic minor modifi cations such as: cupboards, perimeter hedges, painting, landscaping or sidewalks. However, owners should ensure that the construction conforms to the requirements of the Provincial Building Code and applicable District of Houston bylaws. Please call the offi ce at 250-845-2238 for any open or active building permits to schedule an inspection.

Shipping Container Regulations

Pursuant to District of Houston’s Development Bylaw No. 1040, 2013, shipping containers shall be permitted for use as accessory buildings subject to the requirements that:

(1) The maximum number of shipping containers for storage or other accessory use permitted on a lot at any one time shall be limited to:

(a) None for lots zoned R1, R2, R3, or R4

(b) 1 for lots zoned C1, C2 or 3; or P1 or P2

(c) 2 for lots zoned A1 or A 2; M1 or M2

(d) Any shipping container placed on a lot as an accessory building must comply with site coverage, siting, size and setback requirements for that zone.

(2) Any shipping container used as an accessory building must be screened from view from the roadway(s) and adjacent properties using a landscape screen or building of a height no less than 2.5 meters.

Non-Tendered Equipment & Contractor RegistrationThe District of Houston is inviting equipment

owners to register their equipment which can be hired for casual work on an as needed basis. To register or for more information, please contact the Municipal Offi ce at 250-845-2238 to obtain a registration form.

The following is required prior to being added to the list of contractors/equipment:

a) current District of Houston business licence;

b) WorkSafe BC account in good standing unless exempt by WCB; and

c) Liability insurance.

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Maker Day facilitator Monica Strimbold starts off the day by dishing out a challenge to 46 Grade 7 students: develop a prototype of a structure or component of an outdoor classroom.

“And it had to foster fitness, and it had to engage them in the natural environment, it had to be fun and anyone could use it, and safe too,” said School District 54’s trades coordinator.

After an hour of ideation which included sketching and discussion, ten groups of students from Twain Sullivan and Silverthorne Elementary schools got their hands dirty in Houston Secondary School’s workshop with glue guns, drills, PVC pipes, dowels, marbles to make scale models of their idea.

Hence came the Fishcatcher 3000 by a group of five from Silverthorne Elementary.

“It has two seats with fishing rods over

the side, so you don’t have to do anything while you’re fishing. You just sit down and the seats they massage you, apparently,” said group representative Salish MacDonald. “It’s not the best idea ever, but apparently, when you’re driving your boat forwards, the fish are coming, against the current, into the net on the underside of the boat and they are caught in there.”

MacDonald added that this solves the problem of fishers having to do manual labour.

“We’ve already caught some fish,” he said, pointing to fish figures hanging off the fishing rods. “With the Fishcatcher 3000, you won’t have to do any physical labour whatsoever trying to catch fish.”

The challenge for students comes from trying to build a prototype with limited resources.

One group from Twain Sullivan also went equally wild in their imagination, but found out later that they had to abandon their idea when presented with limited materials.

“Everywhere along the line, what we’re doing is disrupting their thinking,” she said. “So they have something in their brain and they think this is how it’s going to go, and then all of a sudden I throw at them what they’re going to use and they’re like, ‘How do we use this in order to make that?’”

The group wanted to make Ratrod a compressed gas powered car, but in the absence of that, decided to make it into a puzzle instead.

“It’s practically a car that can drive. It’s just made out of cardboard and random things,” said representative Brandon Taylor.

After hours of building, the students presented their projects to Strimbold. They had to answer a few questions including what they learned and point out two features they felt most proud of.

“I think they did really well, when we look at it, it looks so much like duct tape and whatever put together, but the truth

is that it has a lot of meaning for them,” she said. “They were mostly 98 per cent engaged.”

Strimbold believes that hosting Maker Days help students engage in “design process.”

“That design process is a process that helps you use things like project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, so the whole point of getting kids to use design process is getting them to think in ways that they’re not used to,” she said.

Strimbold added that Maker Day spurs students by doing the opposite of traditional pedagogy — instead of prescribing restrictions, Strimbold challenges the students with a central problem and loose parameters.

“Kids have lots of stuff going on in their brains and they can sometimes come up with really great solutions if we allow them to do that,” she added.

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BAND MANAGERSALARY: Negotiable Dependent Upon Experience On behalf of, and under the general direction of the Kispiox Band Council, the Band Man-ager, manages, directs, organizes, implements and controls the provision of a wide variety of programs and services to the Band membership. As the Band’s chief administrative of-ficer, is directly responsible to Council for the effective and efficient operation of the band administration and for ensuring the implementation of Council policies and directives. Education/Professional Requirements:Must have a post-secondary degree in Business or Human Resources;Must have three (3) years of Senior Management working experience;Must have working/education experience in managing finances and budgets Consideration will be given to individuals possessing a combination of an undergraduate degree, within similar disciplines and relevant working experience. Qualifications/Abilities:

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Northern EngineeredWood Products (2007) Inc.Is hiring for the following positions:

• Sander • Loader Operator • Press Operator • Forklift Operator • Millwright • Clean-up Crew

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RE/MAX HOUSTON Locally owned and operated

Lia Long 250-845-11472436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC • e-mail: [email protected] • www.realtor.ca

Call 250-845-7325 www.remaxhouston.ca

Whether you are buying or selling, Lia offers prompt, friendly and professional service with over 20 years of real estate experience and a lifetime in the Houston area.

$329,900

BEGIN HOME “OWNERSHIP’’ HERE!Immaculate one owner older home on a beautifully landscaped corner lot! 4 bedrooms (3 up, 1 down), 2 bathrooms. Large cozy family room with a pellet stove in the basement. Enclosed 1 0’ 4x19’ porch. Lots of parking, paved driveway, fenced yard, large garden area and an 8’6x17’ storage shed. All appliances and window coverings included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

FIRST CLASS! Immaculate, one of a kind custom built 2 storey home on a double lot in Ruiter Heights Subdivision! Hardwood and slate tile through out, 9’ ceilings on the main. 3 bedrooms up as well as a spacious bonus room! Island in the kitchen, beautiful dark birch cabinets. Side by side stainless fridge/freezer. 2 1/2 bathrooms. Garden doors off eating area to an exposed aggregate deck and a hot tub (negotiable). Timber framed front entrance way and exposed aggregate walk way. Garage, concrete driveway with tons of parking. Sani dump for an RV. Fenced lot with raised garden beds, kids play structure, fire pit and 10 x 10 shed. All Appliances included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.$129,000

Community Calendar proudly sponsored by

Bulkley ValleyCREDIT UNION

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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 CALENDARSuper Valu tapes may be donated to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary at drop off boxes at A&W; Shear Delight; Razor’s Edge and Terri-Lynn Hair Creations. The tapes are used as a fund-raiser for the L.A. to the Houston Legion.

Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: New Horizons FREE swim for Seniors (60+) every Tuesday 9 AM to 10 AM until February 23. All Seniors invited. Reason: Expanding opportunities for Seniors to become active.

TOPS 1901 meets every Tues.: 8-9:30 a.m. at the Houston United Church. Come join other women who are Taking Off Pounds Sensibly and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet every Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Childcare is provided. For more info call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, Evelyn 696-3229.

TOPLEYTopley Bingo February 29 Topley Community Hall. 7:00 p.m., Bingo starts 7:30 p.m. Door Prizes, Concession, Jackpot. No Minors.

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

Topley Fire Protection Society Annual General Meeting at 2:00pm on March 13, 2016. This meeting is open to the public and we encourage all residents to attend.

Structural 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).

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

Houston Public Library Events: Book Club - Thurs, Feb. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. • Mark Zagwyn Photography - Fri, Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Mark will be on hand to take passport photos. Prints of his photography will also be on display. • 50th AGM on Mon, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Canfor Room at the library. All library members are welcome to attend. In addition to the AGM, staff members will be doing presentations on: Library Funding, 3Doodler Pen Demonstration & Censorship in Public Libraries. For more info on above events please contact the library @250-845-2256.

Buck Flats Community Development Society meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Morice Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails lodge. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend as we discuss issues concerning the Buck Flats area. For more info call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564.

The Houston Legion - Regular Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is a General Meeting.

International Women’s Dinner event is planned in Houston for Tuesday, March 8. More details to follow.

Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on Wednesdays.

DISTRICT OF HOUSTONwww.houston.ca

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONSTake notice that sealed quotations will be received by the District of Houston, PO Box 370, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 up to 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 17, 2016 for the following contract and will be opened in public at that time.

Steelhead Park/Fly Rod Maintenance ContractThis Contract involves the maintaining and servicing of the Steelhead Park, Fly Rod area and picnic area. The term of the proposed contract will be for one (1) season, from April 18, 2016 to October 21, 2016 (27 weeks). The contract may be renewed for a further term of two (2) seasons, up to a total potential of three (3) seasons, subject to satisfactory performance by the Contractor and the availability of funding. Request for Quotation packages for the above contract will be available at the District of Houston Municipal Office at 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC during working hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays).No quotation shall be considered having any qualifying clauses, whatsoever, and the lowest or any quotation will not necessarily be accepted.The District of Houston reserves the right to re-advertise for quotations.If further information is required, please contact Don Hounsell, Manager of Engineering & Operations at 250-845-2238.

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and in-stallation. Call John at 403-998-7907; [email protected]

REFORESTATION NURSERYseedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelter-belts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guar-antee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 ext: 400OT.www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDING Sale. Real-ly big sale, extra winter dis-count on now!! 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

Legal NoticesLegal Notices

Misc. for Sale Legal Notices

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND

FROM WOODLOT LICENCE 1754

Please be advised that Westbound Holdings Ltd. Is proposing to remove 103.5 ha of private land from Woodlot License W1754 located in the vicinity of Mt. Harry Davis. Only written inquiries received by March 24, 2016. Information about this proposal and comments can be answered by calling Susan L. Jones, RPF of Tutshi Ventures Corp. at 1985 Pineridge Rd. Houston BC, V0J1Z1. Email [email protected]

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND

FROM WOODLOT LICENCE 1754

Please be advised that Westbound Holdings Ltd. is proposing to remove 103.5 ha of private land from Woodlot License W1754 located in the vicinity of Mt. Harry Davis. Only written inquiries received by March 24, 2016. Information about this proposal and comments can be answered by contacting Susan L. Jones, RPF of Tutshi Ventures Corp. at 1985 Pineridge Rd. Houston BC, V0J 1Z1. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 250-845-9400.


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