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By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
The government is proposing a new management plan to protect the Telkwa caribou herd.
There were an estimated 25 Telkwa caribou in June 2014, according to a summary from
Caribou Ecological Consulting in Smithers.
“The Telkwa herd is on the verge of local extinction,” said Jocelyn Campbell, a biologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations.
Campbell and Josh Pressey, District
Manager of the Ministry, gave a
presentation at a Houston council
meeting Oct. 7 discussing proposed protections.
Campbell said a Federal Recovery Strategy was released June 2014 after the northern caribou species was blue listed in BC, listed on the Species at Risk Act, and considered threatened by the
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC).
The goal of the strategy is to stop the decline in caribou populations and increase the size of caribou herds to at least 100 animals, Campbell said.
In 1965, the Telkwa
herd had over 270 caribou, but dropped to less than 12 caribou by 1996.
“We don’t really know why. Some people think that’s in response to hunting pressure, so caribou actually being killed from helicopters,” Campbell said.
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Telkwa range caribou on the verge of extinction
By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
Telus is constructing several towers to upgrade wireless service along Highway 16.
A $650,000 tower is anticipated to go live near Barrett Lake in the next month, said Liz Suavé, Telus Communications.
The tower is approximately four kilometres north of Barrett Lake and will affect services along Highway 16.
The actual distance that will have improved cell service is unknown until after the tower is up and testing is done, Suavé said.
She says another site they are working on is near Six Mile Hill, between Topley and Burns Lake, and a third site will be near Terrace.
“ T y p i c a l l y the area around Highway 16, is very geographically
challenging to work with and to construct these towers,” Suavé said.
The improvements are all part of the Connecting BC Agreement that Telus made with the Province.
The goal is to improve highway coverage and access to 9-1-1, thus enhancing the safety of travel across BC, Suavé said.
“A Telus tower at
Barrett Lake is set to be activated
in the next month.
- Liz Suavé
“There’s an estimated 25 caribou left in the
Telkwa herd.- Caribou Ecological Consulting
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In an attempt to recover the herd, the Ministry of Environment relocated 32 caribou to the Telkwa Mountains, and in 2004 they estimated the herd had grown to approximately 100.
“Then we stopped monitoring them because it was a big success. We recovered this population and stopped looking, and then lo and behold in 2010 we measured them again and there were fewer then 20 animals,” Campbell said.
In May 2013 the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation invested $85,900 for a project to preserve declining Telkwa caribou. In-kind support was provided by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations.
A survey in December 2013 found 16 caribou with a healthy population
of four calves, and surveys from this year show “high survivorship over the
last year,” Campbell said.
The Ministry of Forests is working on a management plan with � ve pillars to recover and protect the Telkwa herd.
First is to engage and educate c o m m u n i t i e s , governments and recreation groups.
Second is to annually monitor caribou populations, moose and wolves, trends of distribution, habitat condition and recreation use. Information will be gathered using trail and critter cameras and helicopter surveys, and Campbell says it will inform future management actions.
Third is recreation management, as recreation can contribute to population decline in caribou herds, packing trails and making it easier for wolves to travel and hunt caribou in high elevation areas.
Campbell says surveys show that current voluntary restrictions on recreation are not effective.
The Ministry is reviewing restrictions and considering laws to manage recreation, Campbell said, adding that they are working with recreation groups
to � nd a solution that protects caribou while ensuring “that undue pressure isn’t put on
those groups.”The fourth pillar to
protect caribou is taking management actions if needed. This includes things like protecting caribou in a pen during the vulnerable time of giving birth.
Campbell said that action is currently ill-advised because of high calf survival in the Telkwa herd.
The � fth pillar is habitat management.
A Wildlife Habitat Area (WHA) is proposed for the Telkwa Mountains that covers 262,000 hectares, with 178,000 hectares in the Morice TSA, Campbell said.
This would top the current largest WHA in BC, which is 98,429 hectares protecting Northern Caribou in the Chilcotin and Quesnel Forest Districts.
Within the proposed Telkwa Mountains WHA is a large no harvest
zone in the alpine which Campbell says is critical caribou habitat.
She says there are also zones for seral stage management, where they recommend at least 60 percent of the forest be kept over 80 years old, and less then 28 percent be under 40 years.
That’s because they want to keep older forests that provide ideal habitat for caribou and limit younger forests that are ideal for moose, which is good for wolves which prey on caribou, Campbell said.
The Ministry is putting their management plan up for public review for 40 days starting Friday, Oct. 24.
See page 8 for local response.
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Weathering rainI wrote a column a few weeks ago, when it
� rst looked like the rain was about to take over our lives for its traditional season,
about how we should celebrate that. It’s life, after all.
It’s what provides us with the beauty around us. It’s why we live here, when it comes right down to it, even if we curse it sometimes for hindering some activity or another.
I’m not going to re-write that whole column again this week, but I am going to touch on the subject again from a different angle, because even if you don’t agree that we should all be running around in the rain, singing and dancing and mak-ing merriment in recognition of its wondrous ca-pacity to support life and carve our habitat into beautiful shapes (perhaps slightly exaggerating my previous points), maybe it’s nice to think about what the changing season means for us inside, as well.
Because as much as I like the rain, it can become a bit of…let’s call it an impediment? A deterrent?
In any case, it makes you sometimes just down-right dejected about your options for activities, doesn’t it? I’ve got it! It’s a disincentive.
It’s in those times that I like to try to think about the possibilities. Rather than imagining all the things it’s keeping you from being able to do (or making less pleasant to engage in), think about the things you might not get to do – or at least, wouldn’t have thought to do – if it was a bright, sunny day.
Maybe you haven’t built a fort in your living room for a while. That’s right, I said that.
Whether you have kids or not (because that’s no excuse), think about the last time you built a fort in your living room.
You know what I’m talking about. You pull all the cushions off all the couches and chairs in your house, � nd some string, a couple of broomsticks, maybe, and a few sheets, and you make a real mess of your place as you attempt to create the most epic indoor structure you possibly can, for no reason at all.
Maybe you lay siege to it after its completed in an imaginary struggle of good versus evil. Maybe you get to be a wizard. Or a knight. Or a dragon! Maybe there’s an evil sorcerer who has a loved one under a spell and you need to rescue them! Or maybe you bring in a television and some popcorn in there and curl up for a sappy movie that always makes you cry.
Maybe you tell stories and share a few thought-ful moments with those you love. Maybe you � nally get to one of those books on your shelf you bought years ago, because you heard it was good. Maybe you don’t have enough furniture, sheets and other makeshift building material to really make a go of this endeavour. In that case, what’s that one thing you’ve always wanted to do that you just haven’t gotten around to yet?
It’s a healthier option to look at the positives in life than the negatives. Like all the cool things you can do when it’s raining – other than being out in the rain.
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A light bulb momentThe power went
out last week for nine hours and at � rst it was a drag.
“I can’t pick up milk and bread now,” I said to my 14-year-old son as we were driving home from his basketball game in Kelowna and noticed West Kelowna - where we live - was curiously in the dark.
“My download won’t work,” Sam said, more concerned about getting a video game on his computer than not having cereal or sandwiches the next day.
When we arrived home at 7:45 p.m. the electricity had been out for over an hour and the activity on the streets was busier than usual.
“It’s an apocalypse!” one little boy yelled, running down the road with his big sister happily chasing after him.
With all the houses unlit, many people were walking around with � ashlights enjoying the clear sky and twinkling stars.
My husband was away � shing, but my 11-year-old daughter Daisy was at her friend’s house in Peachland. When I arrived to pick her up, the neighborhood there was alive as well with families outside in the gorgeous night.
“I had to take a poop in the dark,” Daisy announced excitedly when she got in the truck. “Luckily Niya and Carol had candles so it was less scary.”
When she entered our house she could see that we had them too and became immediately concerned.
“This is dangerous,” she observed, looking at all the tea lights her brother and I had
� ickering. “No it’s not,” Sam
said. “It looks cool in here.”
It was 8:30 p.m. by then and I was feeling incredibly tired. I suggested a little snack and an early bedtime, but the kids didn’t go for it.
“Let’s play charades,” Sam said.
“Yeah!” Daisy agreed. As exhausted as I felt, there was no way I was going to turn down the opportunity for some old school fun.
At � rst we played the game the way I did as a kid - just trying to act out movie, TV, book or song titles as we thought of them. But after my son couldn’t � gure out how to act out the TV show “Orange is the New Black” and my daughter got stumped on the song “All About that Bass” I decided to grab the board
game Guesstures from downstairs to help us out.
Part of it was miss-ing, but we still had the cards labeled easy or hard. Each contained two words. We decided to take turns trying to act out as many cards as we could in two-minute increments and whoever got through the most cards won.
With all the crazy theatrics I can’t re-member the last time I laughed so long or so hard.
None of us had a clue who won the game, but after an hour of hysterical fun I’d have to say we all did.
“I’m glad the elec-tricity went out,” Daisy said just before going to sleep. “We should have a no-pow-er-hour every night and live like you did in the olden days.
She obviously thinks I’m more an-
cient than I am. But my brother and I did play a lot more board games when we were younger and I regret not doing more of that with Sam and Daisy.
“That’s a brilliant idea,” I said, anxious to connect with them over some old fash-ioned fun.
“Next time can we play Monopoly?” my daughter asked. “I’m in the mood to spend money.”
Excellent, because I’m in the mood not to spend any.
On a brighter note
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Permits approved for Site C hydro dam
Privately developed run-of-river, wind and solar power remains a possible alternative to a third dam on the Peace River, Energy Minister Bill Bennett says.
Bennett was responding to this week’s decision by the federal and B.C. environment ministries to recommend construction of the Site C dam, which would � ood another 83 km of the Peace River valley near Fort St. John.
Bennett said some people have incorrectly interpreted the environmental assessment certi� cates as a green light for the project, which BC Hydro has considered for 35 years. Studies
of natural gas power generation and private clean energy projects are continuing, and a recommendation to cabinet will be made in November, Bennett said.
Studies have shown that equivalent natural gas power plants would be “marginally cheaper” than Site C, which would provide 8.5 per cent of the province’s electricity supply, but that option would require amendment of the province’s clean energy legislation.
“I believe there would be signi� cant public opposition to utilizing gas to generate all of that electricity,” Bennett said. “It’s not totally off the table but it isn’t
something that I think has legs.”
Outside experts have endorsed BC Hydro’s forecast that its electricity demand will increase by 40 per cent in the next 20 years, with most of that met through conservation.
Bennett said that forecast may prove to be low if lique� ed natural gas production, new mines and other industrial d e v e l o p m e n t s proceed.
The government acknowledges that seven aboriginal communities in the Peace region oppose Site C. Environment Minister Mary Polak said they do not have authority to veto the project, a position that
may be tested in court if the cabinet approves Site C to proceed next year.
Bennett said the cost of wind, solar and other renewable energy is coming down, but any private alternative would have to include the additional costs of power lines and backup power for intermittent sources.
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Both the federal and provincial governments have issued environmental a s s e s s m e n t certi� cates for BC Hydro’s Site C dam, the proposed third hydroelectric project on the Peace River in northeastern B.C.
The approvals
include dozens of legally binding c o n d i t i o n s , including a $20 million farmland enhancement fund to offset river bottom land that would be � ooded, and compensation for local aboriginal groups whose historic treaty rights to hunting, � shing and trapping would be
affected.Cost of the project,
last estimated by BC Hydro at $7.9 billion, will factor into a � nal decision by the B.C. cabinet whether to go ahead with the dam. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has indicated he expects the � nal investment decision to be made by the end of 2014, and if it’s approved,
work would begin immediately.
Among the 77 B.C. conditions is an aboriginal business participation strategy to share the estimated 10,000 person-years of construction work the dam project would generate.
Seven aboriginal communities affected by the proposal have been offered cash
and Crown land to compensate for land lost by construction of the dam. All are signatories to Treaty 8, which ensures their rights to hunt, trap and � sh as they did before the treaty was signed in 1899. Of� cials say � ve of the seven are currently in negotiations.
Situated near Fort St. John and
downstream of the W.A.C. Bennett and Peace Canyon dams, Site C’s 1,050-metre-long earth� ll dam would create a reservoir 83 km long and two to three times the current width of the river.
It requires two power lines built in the same corridor as the existing line, and six water turbine
generators that would produce enough electricity to power about 450,000 homes.
BC Hydro estimates that because Site C would use water held back in the existing Williston Lake reservoir, it would generate 35 per cent of the energy as the Bennett dam with only � ve per cent of the reservoir area.
Private power an alternative to Site C
Black Press filesWind turbines at Dokie Ridge near Chetwynd. Private power developers are pitching their run-of-river and wind as an alternative to another big dam.
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MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence BRIENEN Shane Houston HOLMBERG Bill Houston
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence ANDERSON Tim Houston ETTINGER Colleen Alberta Electoral Area G LUNDRIGAN Rick Electoral Area G McKILLIGAN Toni Rose Houston POTVIN Dawn Leah Houston POWELL Nick Houston SIEBENGA John Houston STOLTENBERG Craig William Electoral Area G STRINGFELLOW Tom Houston VAN BARNEVELD Jonathan William Houston
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Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act and the District of Houston Procedures for the Conduct of Local Government Elections and Other Voting Bylaw No. 1059, 2014, voting by mail and elector registration by mail is permitted in relation to voting in the 2014 Local Government General Election to be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 as follows:• you have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to attend in person to vote at the Advance Poll or on Voting Day; and• you expect to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and on the day of the advance voting opportunity.Persons who meet the above noted requirements to vote by mail ballot, and meet all the requirements in order to be registered as an elector, must make application to the Chief Election Of� cer (or designate) at the District of Houston Municipal Of� ce, 3367 – 12th Street, PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 during regular business days and hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (except statutory holidays) between the period of October 24, 2014 andNovember 14, 2014.On general voting day, applications can be obtained from the Presiding Election Of� cial before 4:00 pm. In order for a mail ballot to be counted for the November 15, 2014 Local Government General Election, the mail ballot MUST be received by the Chief Election Of� cer before the close of voting at 8:00pm on November 15, 2014. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Of� cer within this time limit.For further information on these matters, the following persons may be contacted:Linda Poznikoff, Chief Election Of� cer,Phone: 250-845-2238
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NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affect-ing “Village of Granisle Of� cial Community Plan By-law No. 397, 2007” and “Village of Granisle Zoning Bylaw No. 405, 2009” will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5th, 2014 at 7:00 P.M at the Senior’s Centre, #19 Chapman Street, Granisle, BC.
“Village of Granisle Of� cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 397, 2007” is proposed to be amended by By-law No. 462 which changes the designation of the subject property from High Density Residential (RH) to Industrial (I).
“Village of Granisle Zoning Bylaw No. 405, 2009” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 463 which rezones the subject property from the Multiple Family Residential District (R-2) Zone to the Light Industrial District (I-1) Zone.
The subject property is located at 17 Hagan Street, and is legally described as “Lot 1, District Lot 1351A, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 7662”. The subject property is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Ap-plication Area” on the map below.
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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respect-ing matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing.
Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 128, Granisle BC, V0J 1W0; by fax to (250) 697-2306; or by e-mail to [email protected] must be received by the Village of Granisle no later than November 5th, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.
The Public Hearing on Bylaws No. 462 and 463 will be chaired by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. Copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the of� ce of the Village of Gran-isle between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, Oct. 22 through Nov 5, 2014 in-clusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other rel-evant information will also be made available at the Granisle Public Library and on the Granisle website www.granisle.ca .
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Applications are available on line at: www.bvhealthfoundation.ca or hard copies may be pick up at All-West Glass, Coast Mountain GM, or Cloud Nine. Completed aplications may be emailed or dropped off at the for mentioned places. If you require more info email: [email protected]
The Houston GEMS club recently ran a GEMS and Gents event, hiking the Old Pines trail and boardwalks that are up the Buck Flats Road.
DADS & Daughters Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today
Watch for wildlife on Hwy 16By Jackie Lieuwen
Houston Today
Drivers need to watch out for moose, deer, and other ani-mals on Highway 16.
Deer collisions are common in October and November, and moose collisions in December and January, said a re-cent release from the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program.
There can be one or two wildlife collisions per day during these months.
“Although a colli-sion with wildlife can happen at any place and at any time, along
Highway 16 there is a sharp spike in wildlife vehicle collisions that begins in October,” says Barb Waters, Regional Manager, BC Conservation Foundation.
“The critical times to watch for wildlife on the roads are 5 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.”
Information from ICBC shows that along Highway 16, there are over 750 wildlife collisions ev-ery year. Annually in northern BC, about three people are killed and over 140 people are injured in wildlife collisions.
The Wildlife
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- Animals may not recognize a vehicle as dangerous or a horn as a warning, or even if they do, they may not react safely.
- Animals are unpredictable and may bolt in front of a vehicle or cross and then immediately re-cross the road.
- Deer are often seen in groups, and a deer you see may not be the one that poses the threat. There may be a second or third deer following behind.
- Drive expecting to see wildlife.
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The Houston ACT (Action Changes Things) invites community groups to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Healthier Communities Seed Grants of up to $3,000 to fund local initiatives.
Through Northern Health’s Partnering to Imagine Local Capacity Building Grant, $15,000 has been awarded to the Houston ACT to administer small seed grants to local community groups with a focus on health related projects. Northern Health trusts that local community groups will have a better understanding of the needs in thus community and thus better able to appropriately allocate funds. Northern Health and Houston ACT recognizes the importance of building community leadership and will take this opportunity to support interested groups.
Who can apply? Any local community group or organization. If you want to take action or are already making changes in improving health and wellness in Houston, consider this opportunity. Grants valuing up to $3,000 will be awarded to community groups or organizations. Projects must be completed by Sept. 30, 2015.
Please contact Dawn Potvin (250) 845-1291 or Sally Sullivan (250) 845-9321 for criteria outlines and further information.
A group of over 50 volunteers took shifts in the Houston Christian School kitchen last Tuesday and Wednesday, washing, cleaning and chopping apples, and baking pies. The Willing Workers volunteers made $8,650 for extra equipment for HCS through “Pie Days.”
PIE Production Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today
NEWS8 www.houston-today.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Houston Today
Once again the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce has received an overwhelming response of nominations for their Annual Business Awards.
Chamber manager Maureen Czirfusz stated, ”With all the amazing nominations, the selection committee is going to have a very hard time selecting just one deserving recipient.”
The � rst step is to contact all the people, businesses and groups that were nominated and con� rm if they would like to have their name stand for nomination. Some are just honored to have received a nomination
but do not want to win an award. When this step is completed, our o� ce needs to arrange a time and place to take their photo for the presentation that will take place at the community hall the night of the event. Once all nominations have been con� rmed, they are compiled together with the comments that were written. It is not about how many times you have been nominated, but more about why the nominator
thinks you deserve to be a recipient of the award. “I always love reading all the comments that we receive, it reminds you what a great community we live in” says Czirfusz. This document is then circulated amongst
the selection committee for review. The selection committee consists of a minimum of 6 people from around the community. To be a part of the selection committee you can’t have received a nomination or nominated
someone for an award. Each year the committee consist of di� erent members. We try very hard to keep the selection committee neutral and all voting is done con� dentially. With award criteria in hand each
nomination is reviewed by the committee members to � nd a recipient. Recipients of the awards � nd out the night of the awards.
This year’s event will be held at the Community Hall on October 25th, 2014.
NOMINATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Houston & District Chamber of Commerce
Once again the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce has received an overwhelming response of nominations for their Annual Business Awards.
Business Excellence Awards October 25th, 2014
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Countrywide Sports SMP
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Local concerns with caribou plan
By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
The proposed Wildlife Habitat Area (WHA) for the Telkwa caribou is the largest WHA in B.C., covering 262,000 hectares.
Of that area, 178,000 hectares are in the Morice Timber Supply Area (TSA) and approximately one percent of the Morice timber supply will be impacted, said Jocelyn Campbell, a biologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
“Biologists have been working for the past � ve or six years on creative ways to limit the timber supply impact,” she said.
“The one percent impact is small enough that it would pale in comparison to other pressures when the Annual Allowable Cut is determined.”
C o u n c i l l o r Jonathan Van Barneveld said he is concerned that this huge proposed caribou WHA, combined with other environmental limitations, may lead to too many restric-
tions on the land base for harvesting.
“I hope that the constraints proposed within the order don’t put unnecessary pres-sure on our local in-dustry. We are still recovering from a mill closure and the Timber Supply Review could decrease the cut further. I think that we need to be cautious about implementing restrictions on the land base at this time,” he said.
Van Barneveld said that in the Morice Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP), there is a certain percent limit to the environmental impact on timber supply.
“I’m just wondering if you can guarantee that we’re not going to see an impact greater than anticipated,” he said.
Josh Pressey, District Manager for the Ministry of Forests, said that in looking at land use objectives, they always � rst look for opportu-nities for overlap, such as areas that � t for four or � ve values.
He added that
some environmental concerns don’t limit harvest, but are more about managing tim-ber harvest differently.
Van Barneveld said he wonders if the seral stage management is really needed.
“With the park and no timber harvesting areas and old growth management areas, is that not enough to protect the caribou? Do you think the seral stage constraints are necessary for this huge area?” he asked.
“Yes,” said Campbell, adding that the no harvest zones protect caribou habi-tat and the seral stage constraints affect the predator-prey dynam-ics.
A Volunteer Recreation Access Management Group has met since 1998 to discuss issues with the Telkwa caribou.
Les Auston, Secretary of the Houston Snowmobile Club, has been a part of that group since it started.
He says his main concerns with this pro-posed management plan is funding and predator control.
“You need money to do anything… no money, no management,” Auston said, adding that lack of funds is one of the key problems since Telkwa caribou protection started in the 1990s.
“How many times are we going to do this? They’ve had recovery in place since 1997. The herd was over 100 not many years ago and they can’t even tell you where the animals have gone,” Auston said.
W i t h o u t funding and proper monitoring, no one knows why the caribou continue to decline, so “how do you know what recovery avenue to go down?” he said.
Auston’s other concern is predator control.
“You can tell people you can’t go here or you can’t go there, but if the wolves and cougars and grizzlies are cleaning up it does nothing,” he said.
“If you don’t have funding and a predator control plan, then all the habitat in the world is for nothing” he said.
Map of proposed Telkwa Caribou Timber Management Zones. The bold framed area is the Telkwa caribou study area. The lined orange area are key forested habitat areas, and the large striped section is the proposed no harvest zone. The colours indicate different biogeoclimatic zones. The grey line that runs through the study area indicates the boundary between the Morice and Bulkley Forest Districts. In the top left runs Highway 16 with Telkwa and Quick labelled. Houston is just off the right side of the map.
Photo from Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resouce Operations
Funding and predator control needed
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Seniors Bingo is every Tuesday at 7:00pm at Cottonwood Manor. Entry is $1. Come out & enjoy a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes!
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TopleyStructural Firefighting/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.
GranisleGranisle and District Seniors meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00pm at the Seniors Centre.
Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.
Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 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 office. 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: October is Library Month! Come to the Houston Public Library (Oct 21-25) for a chance to win a ‘Library Month’ GRAND PRIZE. All you have to do is fill out a slip telling us why you love the library and you are automatically entered to win. Adult Grand Prize Basket includes: a number of popular books, coffee mug, coffee and tea, chocolates, and other goodies. Kid’s Grand Prize: LEGO Castle BrickMaster Set. Come down to the library Tuesday 21-Saturday 25 to enter! • Storytime is starting Wed, Oct. 15 at 10AM. All kids, ages 3-5, welcome! • The “Junior Literary Society” Thurs from 2:30 to 4:30PM afterschool program for kids, ages 8-12. • Join us for fun on Oct. 24 (NID/PD Day)! Come to the Library on Friday, Oct 24 @ 2:30PM for a free HALLOWEEN PUPPET SHOW and some Halloween goodies. All ages welcome! (Note: No swimming at the Houston Pool).
United Church Annual Fowl Dinner Friday, Nov. 7th - One sitting at the Seniors Activity Centre at 6 p.m. Adults: $15; Under 12 : $10. Tickets are available from Arnold Amonson.
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.
Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck flats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more information.
Houston Christian Reformed Church is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Various events are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9 for 2014. More information and schedule details will be available.
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- first 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: Aquafit, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM.
Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving healthy homemade soups in two different seatings, 11:00 -12:00 and 12:00 -1:00 on Wed.
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Police arrested a male with a stolen Ford pickup at a home on Sullivan Way at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the pickup was stolen from Grand Prairie, Alberta several days ago and the male suspect also had a replica of a restricted firearm. He was arrested and charged for possession of stolen property.
Police also arrested a female accomplice of the male, who is suspect for stealing safety equipment from a fenced compound in Houston. She also had possession of stolen RCMP clothing. The female faces charges for theft and possession of stolen property.
***Police stopped
an impaired driver on Highway 16 near
Summit Lake Road at 12:37 a.m. Oct. 11. Sgt. Rose says the driver failed to dim headlights, and blew a warn on the roadside screen. He was issued a three-day roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
***Police are
investigating an assault at a home on Sullivan Way at 1:20 a.m. Oct. 11. Sgt. Rose says a female was arguing with a male when another female intervened, and both females got into a fist fight. All subjects were drunk and uncooperative and the case is under investigation.
***Police arrested
a drunk male on Kanata Avenue at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Sgt. Rose says the underaged male was released to an adult and given a ticket for
having open alcohol in public.
***Police arrested
a female for being drunk in public at 4:15 a.m. Oct. 12. Sgt. Rose says the female was extremely intoxicated and knocked on the door of a male staying a local motel and walked right in. She was released without charges when sober.
***Police got report
of an impaired driver on Highway 16 near Topley at 10 p.m. Oct. 13. Sgt. Rose says police found the suspect vehicle in the ditch and identified the driver who failed the roadside screen. She was issued a 90-day prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Police also ticketed her for driving without a licence.
***Police are
i n v e s t i g a t i n g mischief at a home on 11th Street at 10:20 p.m. Oct. 14. Sgt. Rose says a
female reported that a male acquaintance threw her T.V. into the front yard and broke it. Charges are expected.
***Police got report
of a disturbance on 11th Street at 2 a.m. Oct. 15. Sgt. Rose says a male had a minor injury that needed treatment at the hospital, and the two females at the home were u n c o o p e r a t i v e . The case is under investigation.
***Police got report
of an assault at the Tatchet Reserve at
7 p.m. Oct. 15. Sgt. Rose says police found a drunk female who’d been severely assaulted. She was brought to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Police are looking for the male suspect and charges are expected.
***In previous
seven days police have dealt with 49 files, including six abandoned 9-1-1 calls, three bylaw complaints and two traffic, two false alarms, and one bear complaint.
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CONCESSION LEASESealed proposals marked “Arena Concession” will be received by the District of Houston, PO Box 370, 3367-12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 up to 4:30pm (local time) on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. The term of the Concession Lease will be for the 2014/2015 Arena season, and may be extended for a further two year term upon mutual agreement.
Proposal Packages will be available at the District of Houston Municipal Of� ce, 3367 – 12th Street, during work hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, except statutory holidays). A viewing of the Arena lobby and concession areas can be arranged for parties interested in submitting a proposal.
If further information is required, please contact the Municipal Of� ce at 250-845-2238.
NEWS12 www.houston-today.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Houston Today
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forTodayRules for Life
We called it dirt hockey because we played in the dirt. On the gravel road, the driveway, an open place in the yard or anywhere there was enough space, the dust � ew as we had fun trying to score a goal on the opposing team. The goal posts were usually a couple rocks and the boards were the edge of the driveway or the lawn, whatever we had agreed on. It had a bit of a resemblance to hockey; we had sticks which we had found in the bush and a round rubber ball for a puck. We enjoyed playing this game, whenever the weather permitted.
One of our friend’s father sometimes played along with us and was often the referee, he helped us make up the rules. When the ball went outside the boards we called it offside. We were not allowed slap shots because we would inevitably hit someone in the head and injure them. Of course when the rubber ball went between the goal posts of the opposing team we would score a goal, the team with the most goals would win!
As long as we played by the rules the game would progress in an orderly manner and most of the time, we would have fun. It was when someone refused to play by the rules that we would start having con� ict and we would walk away grumbling.
As I think of it, everyday life is much the same as those dirt hockey games we played many years ago. We each want life to go our own way so we need rules to help us get along and keep us from injuring one another. The One who has made the rules for life is our Creator God. These rules are found in the Bible, the book he has given us to reveal himself and his will for our lives; love one another, don’t steal, don’t lie, consider others before yourselves, serve one another, be kind and gentle, love our neighbour. He did not give us these rules to restrict us, but to help us enjoy the freedom he designed for our lives and cause us to be a blessing rather than a curse towards each other. When we allow him to have his way in our lives, life goes much better and we can even have joy as we face the dif� culties that come our way.
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path… I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.” Psalm 119:105,112 NLT
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By Tom FletcherBlack Press
As students and office workers practised earthquake evacuation procedures Thursday, politicians
ducked, covered and shook their fingers about B.C.’s long-running earthquake safety project for public schools.
NDP leader John Horgan and education critic Rob Fleming visited Killarney Secondary in Vancouver, one of the high-risk schools the government identified for upgrading in a pre-election announcement in April 2013. They said more than a year later, only three out of 10 projects are underway.
“Clearly, this was just another photo-op announcement from the premier with no follow-through,” Fleming said.
Schools listed for 2013-14 were Killarney and David Thompson Secondary in Vancouver, James Gilmore Elementary in Richmond, M o n t e c i t o Elementary in Burnaby, Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver, H e n d e r s o n Elementary in Powell River, George Jay
Elementary in Greater Victoria, Cordova Bay Elementary in Saanich, South Wellington Elementary in Nanaimo-Ladysmith and École Phoenix Middle School in Campbell River.
Education Minister Peter Fassbender issued a statement touting the province as a leading jurisdiction in earthquake preparedness, with $2.2 billion spent or committed since 2001 to upgrade 213 high-risk schools.
In August 2014, the ministry said it has been trying for
two years to establish a project office with the Vancouver school district to manage the 69 schools in the city identified as having high earthquake risk.
The list for this school year includes Langley Secondary, Delta Secondary, Burnaby North Secondary, Yale Secondary in Abbotsford, Richard McBride Elementary in New Westminster, Minnekhada Middle in Coquitlam, Tillicum Elementary in Victoria, Dunsmuir Middle in Sooke and Parkland Secondary in Saanich.
MLAs shake fingers in earthquake exercise
Houston ACT sponsoring local grantsBy Jackie Lieuwen
Houston Today
The Houston ACT (Action Changes Things) is distributing $15,000 in grants to local groups in support of health related projects.
Any group or organization can apply for up to $3,000 for initiatives or projects to promote healthy living.
“It’s an exciting opportunity for local groups to get funding,” said Dawn Potvin, ACT co-lead.
The funding is from a Partnering to Imagine Local Capacity Building
Grant from Northern Health. See page 7 for more.
ACT is also planning an event for Dec. 4 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of hockey in Canada.
Winterfest is also being planned for the Family Day weekend Feb. 7 to 9. It will have activities running the week prior to Family Day, a Friday night-event kickoff, and a three day weekend packed with activities for families. Anyone wanting to be involved can contact Dawn at 250-845-1291 or Sally at 250-845-9321. See HoustonACT.ca for more.
Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today
This beautiful fall scene was captured from a field near Perow Loop. Take time to enjoy the fall and littered leaves while the warmer temperatures last.
Houston Today Wednesday, October 22, 2014 www.houston-today.com 13
Building Supply Accounts Receivable / Data Entry
Accounts Receivable/data entry Clerk required at Bulkley Valley Home Center in Telkwa. Must have A/R or bookkeeping experience. Prefer individual who also has computer back-ground in Windows and excel. Wage commen-surate with experience. Bene ts package. Please fax or Email resume to 846-5857 or [email protected], Attn. Travis, or drop-off at B.V. Home Centre.
Quesnel Sawmill DivisionLocated in the heart of British Columbia’s “Cariboo Country”, Quesnel is a growing city boasting numerous community amenities and outdoor recreational activities.
Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANThe successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required.
Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset.
We wish to thank you for your interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Interested applicants should, before November 8, 2014, forward a resume to: [email protected]
Attention:Mike Moody – Head Electrician
1250 Brownmiller RoadQuesnel, BC V2J 6P5
2014
PACIFIC TIMBER in Burns Lake is looking for MILLWRIGHT.
Fabricating and electrical experience an asset. Does not need to be ticketed.
Must have experience in sawmilling.
Please email resume to G .
or fax 250-692-7140
3 FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE:HOUSTON FOOD MARKET
3428 - 9th Street, Houston • email: [email protected]
• Customer service - making subs, pitas, pizzas.• Kitchen work as required.• Must be able to work weekends and nights as required.• Must be able to work split shifts as required.• Part time also accepted but must work weekends & nights.• Full time is 40 hours per week.
Rate: $10.25 - $11.50 per hour
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Sullivan Motor Products,Highway 16 Westin Houston,attention J.C. Brownor email at:[email protected]
WASH BAY ATTENDANTSullivan Motor Products & SMP-RV are currently looking for a Wash Bay Attendant to work in Houston BC.
Must be a self-motivated, independent worker. Training is provided. Full benefi ts after 90 day trial period.
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Help WantedPARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/in-dustrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wag-es, full benefi ts and RRSP bo-nuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowanc-es. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: [email protected]
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CAUSAL LPN/RN’SResource Ability is looking for causal LPN/RN’s needed to provide in home 1:1 paediatric respite care for an infant in the Smithers area. Offering union wages, paid training & full support.
If you want to make a difference in a child’s life
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DIRECTORYHouston
Fellowship Baptist Church3790 C.R. Matthews Rd.
Pastor: Larry BallantyneSunday School: 9:45AM
Church Service: 11:00AM
Everyone Welcome! Phone: 250-845-7810
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Reformed ChurchSUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM
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ce Phone: 250-845- 441~ Everyone Welcome ~
3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston, BC
Houston ChristianReformed Church
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Pastor: Mike McIntyre
Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm
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Anglican Churchof St. Clement
2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC
Phone: 250-845-4940
Services are:10:30 a.m. Sundays
Help Wanted
In Loving Memory of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather
Luciano Attilio Dotto April 10, 1938 - October 27, 2011
Little did we know that morning that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain has been broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, our chain will link up again.
Loving and missing you more today than yesterday but less than tomorrow,
Your ever loving Family
In Memoriam
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PARTS PERSON REQUIREDNadina Truck Service Ltd. has a full time permanent parts position available. Individual must have excellent work ethics and be a team player. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the parts or service industry.Please supply resumes with references to: Les Morgan Nadina Truck Service Ltd. 2235 Nadina Ave. P.O. Box 1019 P: (250) 845-2212 • F: (250) 845-3427 [email protected]
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CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICERThe District of Houston is looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to assume the role of Corporate Services Offi cer. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Offi cer, the Corporate Services Offi cer is responsible for corporate administration as stated under Section 148 of the Community Charter. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, have a working knowledge of local government legislation and procedures along with education and experience relative to this position. An ability to maintain positive relations with the public, coworkers, various committees, Council and senior levels of government is essential.As a dynamic, self-motivated individual this position will be a key member of the senior management team committed to achieving the goals and objectives as set by Mayor and Council. Public communication and open government transparency are important to the District and the Corporate Services Offi cer will be responsible for producing and overseeing all communications including print publications.You will have a good understanding of parliamentary procedures, and BC Municipal Legislation including the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and Robert’s Rules of Order. The position is also responsible for Civic and School Board Elections and the Board of Variance.The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in public administration, a certifi cate in Local Government Administration or a minimum of fi ve (5) years experience at the corporate offi cer level. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefi ts package. Qualifi ed candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and references by 4:00 pm on October 31, 2014 to: Attn: Michael D. Glavin, CAO District of Houston 3367 – 12th Street, PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 [email protected] District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Spacious 3 bedrooms - large kitchen and living roomSolid crawl space foundation. Gas furnace and gas fi replaceFor sale by renovator. Call to view Dennis 250 845 9524
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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN OUR REGION”37, 3RD Avenue,
PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
www.rdbn.bc.ca
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF BULKLEY-NECHAKO
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) to elect one (1) Director for Electoral Area “G” for a four-year term commencing December, 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
Director – Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) One (1) to be elected
Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence
NEWELL Rob Baggerman Road, Houston, B.C. TEER Frances Buck Flats Road, Houston, B.C. YAREMCO Sheryl Hagman Road, Houston, B.C.
General Voting Day will be open to QUALIFIED ELECTORS between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the following locations:Houston Community Hall, 2302 Butler Avenue, Houston, B.C.Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C.Granisle and District Senior Citizens Centre, #19 Chapman Street, Granisle, B.C.
ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThere is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:• you are a Canadian citizen; and • you are, or will be on General Voting Day, age 18 or older; and • you have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • you have been a resident of OR registered owner of real property in Electoral Area “G” (Houston Rural) for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • you are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting, or not otherwise disqualified by law.Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. A PERSON IS ALLOWED ONLY 1 VOTE.Non-Resident Property Electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS MAY ONLY VOTE ONCE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES THEY OWN.Proof of ownership of the property must be provided including the legal description and physical address (tax notice, utility bill, or recent copy of the Land Title Search). It is recommended that Non-Resident Property Electors contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in advance of General Voting Day to be certain that all requirements have been met. Companies/CorporationsProperties registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote in this local government election.IdentificationClasses of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s License, a BCID card, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle license, A British Columbia CareCard or GoldCareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance from SDES8, a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a real property tax notice, a credit card or debit card, or a utility bill.NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING - Advance voting will be available to qualified electors as follows:
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367-12th Street, Houston, B.C.
Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, B.C.
Village of Granisle Municipal Office, 1 Village Square, Granisle, B.C.
Any qualified elector may vote at an advance voting opportunity.If you have any questions in this regard, please contact the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.Given under my hand this 20th day of October, 2014.
________________________________Cheryl Anderson, Chief Election Officer
PRIVATE SALE - BY OWNER - GREAT INVESTMENT!!LARGE 3 Bedroom Home with Garage
& Workshop BONUS-
MORTGAGE HELPER!!
Newly finished large 2 bedroom suite with
separate entrance.
4951 - 4th Ave, Smithers
All appliances included. Basement suite (900 sq.ft.) Large landscaped lot, garden area, patios. 2 minute walk to
Smithers Golf & Country Club. Very safe neighbourhood.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Ryan 250-877-0657 or Terry 778-210-1703 email: [email protected]
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• Cozy custom built 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom home on a beautifully treed, private 5+ acre lot just off of Lund Road. Wood/electric furnace, drilled well & new water treatment system. Lots of natural light with all the windows up & down.• Spacious country kitchen with built-ins and an island.• Enjoying watching the stars in the hot tub on the huge deck. Formal dining.• Above ground basement features spacious mudroom & french doors into the family room w/new hardwood � ooring & � replace. New shingles 3 years ago.• Detached workshop and RV storage, barn with 2-3 acre pasture fenced.• Dog Kennel. Wrap around driveway.• All appliances, garbage compactor, built in vacuum & custom blinds included.
$284,900
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• Spacious, custom built 4/5 bdrm family home in a great area backing onto a green belt! Great mountain views out your living room window!• Very open country kitchen with an eating bar. Huge living room, 3 bdrms up, 2 down. Many recent updates including main � oor bath. • Family room in completely � nished basement as well as every man’s dream workshop. • Sundeck w/hot tub, fenced yard, playhouse, lots of parking, paved drive! • Fridge, stove, dishwasher, window covering and hot tub included!• Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.
• 4 bedroom home on just over 5 acres minutes from town!• Fenced and cross fenced, numerous outbuilding including a shop with a concrete � oor and wired 220 & double detached carport. • Very private setting with lots of trees. Wrap around sundeck, covered walk way. Huge mudroom, 3 bedrooms up, 1 down. Partial basement.• Updated bathroom.• Greenhouse & a beautiful garden area, fenced kennel.• Fridge, stove, washer and dryer included.
• Gorgeous well-kept rancher on just over 5 acres minutes from town. • Over 2400 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Bright, spacious family room with vaulted ceiling, pellet stove, garden doors to a deck.• Beautiful oak cabinets, island and walk in pantry in the kitchen. • Covered deck with lots of room for outdoor entertaining!• 2 huge shops (36x40 and 25x40) with concrete � oors, wired & heated. • Storage sheds, lean to, your own private pond, great mountain views. • Private location at the end of the road. Small � eld with posts in. • All appliances and window coverings included. • Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY ACCLAMATIONIn accordance with section 76 of the Local Government Act, I hereby declare the following candidates as elected by acclamation for the term commencing December, 2014 and terminating in 2018 for the 2014 General School Elections in the following electoral areas: Electoral Area Electoral Area Name Elected 4 Grassy Plains and Francois Lake Adele GOODING 5 Endako, Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser Timothy MAERTZ
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) that, in accordance with Section 77 of the Local Government Act, an election by voting is necessary to elect School Trustees for the term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
Electoral Area 1 – Engen, Mapes, Vanderhoof and Cluculz Lake School Trustees – Two (2) to be elected
Usual Names Residential Addresses Thomas BULMER 1357 Aspen Drive, Vanderhoof, BC Nadine FRENKEL 227 Vanderview Drive, Vanderhoof, BC Jean JOHNSON 3474 Hawes Place, Vanderhoof, BCGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Vanderhoof Seniors Friendship Centre, 219 Victoria Street East, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BCAnd ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Vanderhoof Vanderhoof Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC Cluculz Lake Cluculz Lake Fire Hall, 3395 Lund Road, Cluculz Lake, BC
Electoral Area 6 – Fort St. James, Manson Creek, Germanson and Takla Landings School Trustee – One (1) to be elected
Usual Names Residential Addresses Lucille DUNCAN 560 Carnell Street, Fort St. James, BC Alexandra LUGGI 222 4th Avenue East, Fort St. James, BCGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Fort St. James District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BCAlso a SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the following location: Takla Landing Takla First Nation Potlatch House, Lot 117, Takla Landing, BCAnd ADVANCE VOTING on Wednesday, November 5 and 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Fort St. James District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC
Electoral Area 2 – Topley, Decker Lake and Granisle School Trustee – One (1) to be elected
Usual Names Residential Addresses Steve DAVIS 366 Centre Street, Burns Lake, BC Marnie PHAIR 7816 Brewer Avenue, Decker Lake, BCGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Topley Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle Granisle and District Senior Citizens Centre, #19 Chapman Street, Granisle, BC Decker Lake Decker Lake Elementary School, 6710 Highway 16 West, Decker Lake, BCAnd ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: Topley Topley Community Hall, 11591 Chester Street, Topley, BC Granisle Granisle Municipal Office, 1 McDonald Avenue, Granisle, BC Burns Lake Village of Burns Lake Municipal Office, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC
Electoral Area 3– Burns Lake and Rural Area School Trustee – One (1) to be elected
Usual Names Residential Addresses Crystal FISHER 1425 Pinecrest Road, Burns Lake, BC Lynda MAERTZ 3740 Murphy Road, Burns Lake, BCGENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Burns Lake Babine and Decker Room, Lakeside Multiplex, 103 Flogum Drive, Burns Lake, BCAnd ADVANCE VOTING is on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Burns Lake Village of Burns Lake Municipal Office, 15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BCElectoral AreasQualified electors are only entitled to vote at the voting place within the electoral area in which they reside or qualify as a non-resident property elector. Electors are entitled to one vote per school district. If you need to confirm the electoral area in which you reside, contact Rosanne Murray, Chief Election Officer at (250) 694-3242 or cell: (250) 692-6269; or Darlene Turner, Secretary Treasurer at the School Board Office in Vanderhoof, (250) 567-2284 or 1-800-903-4771.Elector Registration - Voting Day Registration – Two Pieces of Identification NeededThe registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. Voters must produce at least two documents that provide evidence of identity and place of residence. Alternatively, electors can provide two documents that provide evidence of identity and make a solemn declaration as to place of residence. Voters will also be required to make a declaration that they meet the following requirements:• 18 years of age; • a Canadian citizen; • have been a resident of BC for at least six months immediately preceding the day of registration;• have been a resident of the electoral area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; • are not otherwise disqualified from voting by the School Act or any other enactment or law; and • am entitled to vote and have not previously voted in this election.Non- Resident Property Elector (NRPE) RegistrationNon-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, provide written consent from the majority of the property owners.Rosanne Murray Chief Election Officer, School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) Box 698, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Telephone: 250-694-3242; Fax: 250-694-3243; Cell: 250-692-6269 Email: [email protected]
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