Houston Today, February 11, 2015

By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today

The Houston Health Centre is changing to incorporate doctors and other health services into one building.

It’s a move meant to strengthen Houston for doctor recruitment.

“It’s tough to re-cruit. Everybody is recruiting and every-body is short on physi-cians,” said Dr. Geoff Appleton, Northwest Medical Director for Northern Health.

“We need a bit of an edge, especially a small community like Houston.

“This would be

a de� nite edge in recruitment,” he said.

Doctors “tend to want to walk into a situation where everything is set up for them,” Dr. Appleton said.

“They’re not as interested in setting up their own practice and being responsible for the management of

that practice.” Northern Health

tried for two years to recruit a doctor when

Dr. Morry retired from his practice in Houston in March 2011, and have been working for almost a year to recruit for Ninth Street Medical, said Cormac Hikisch, Health Service Administrator for Northern Health.

“I’m hopeful that by changing our

recruitment approach to a model that’s inclusive of the care team at the Health Centre, I really think that will be more appealing.”

Northern Health is also now recruiting for two doctors to come to Houston, Hikisch said.

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Coastal Gaslink is considering the former Houston Forest Products (HFP) site for a staging area.

It would be used temporarily for about two years during the construction of the natural gas pipeline, said Scott Reid, Coastal Gaslink Engineering Coordinator.

Reid and Kiel Giddens, Land, Community and Aboriginal Relations talked to Houston council about the project last Tuesday.

For most of 2015, Coastal Gaslink will finalize plans, hire their prime contractor, get permits and hold public information sessions.

Reid says they want to make a final investment decision in early 2016.

If things line up, they’ll build work camps in summer 2016, start clearing in August 2016 and start building the pipeline in early 2017, he said.

Asked by Councillor Tom Stringfellow about the plans for the HFP site, Reid said the site is proposed as a transfer location.

They would bring pipe in by train, offload at the HFP site and send the pipe on trucks down the Morice River Road to the pipeline route.

“Would that give local employment?” Stringfellow asked.

“HFP site considered for pipeline

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Regional District will have inputabout pipeline construction camps


If the Coastal Gaslink pipeline is approved by the Province, they will need approval from the BC Oil and Gas Commission on details of the project.

Individual aspects of the pipeline like the building process, construction camps and environmental

approvals are given by the Oil and Gas Commission, said Jason Llewellyn, Director of Planning with the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako.

The role of the RDBN is to comment on the environmental assessment, which was approved in October 2014, he said.

RDBN comments were sent in a letter

to the Environmental Assessment Office on April 17, 2014.

In that letter, the RDBN raised concern about being limited to comment on work camp and stockpile locations through the Oil and Gas Commission.

“The RDBN has concerns that there may not be an ade-quate ability to address socio-economic and

infrastructure impacts at the permitting stage through the Oil and Gas Commission,” the letter said.

Llewellyn says RDBN expects to comment as part of the Oil and Gas Commission referral process, but wants to ensure they are prop-erly consulted with any zoning changes.

“If the camps are in areas where there

is Regional District zoning - which is close to residential devel-opment - then the Regional District has a say through the zon-ing process,” Llewellyn said.

“But most of the camps if not all of them are outside of that area on crown land, where the Regional District doesn’t have any jurisdiction.”


Coastal Gaslink is sponsoring training to prepare local contractors to take advantage of opportunities in pipeline work.

“During the construction phase, we want to provide as much opportunity as possible for the local businesses,” said Kiel Giddens, Land,

Community and Aboriginal Relations.

Giddens and Scott Reid from Coastal Gaslink presented at council last Tuesday about the natural gas pipeline plans.

Giddens said Coastal Gaslink will hire a prime contractor specialized in pipeline construction, but they will have local and aboriginal participation plans.

“They have to

tell us how they plan to engage local businesses and use local labour, and how they plan to spend dollars locally. That’s a significant part of our evaluation process,” Giddens said.

After they hire the prime contractor in summer 2016, they’ll finalize construction plans and start hiring contractors, he said.

Asked by Mayor Shane Brienen about training for local contractors, Giddens said Coastal Gaslink is investing in two types of training.

First, they have a Pathway to Pipeline Readiness Program which they’re doing now to give the local workforce training to take advantage of pipeline opportunities.

This includes a partnership with the Northwest Community College to enhance programs and strengthen mobile trades.

They also have bursaries starting this spring for people to take trades or p i p e l i n e - r e l a t e d training, and they have an aboriginal training partnership to help First Nations

upgrade skills and get employment, Giddens said.

They’re also investing in education through the Breakfast Club BC and a UNBC sustainable communities project.

Giddens says

Coastal Gaslink recently hired Scott Bowen, a contractor from Prince George, focused specifically on working with local businesses.

They’re also working with Chambers of

Commerce and giving presentations and updates where ever needed.

“We want to provide local business o p p o r t u n i t i e s wherever possible,” Giddens said.

Coastal Gaslink

is hosting an Open House in Houston this April, with information for businesses who want to get involved and for people wanting to understand the natural gas pipeline impacts.

Pipeline open house to engage local contractors

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Two representatives from Coastal Gaslink presented at Houston council last Tuesday. Above are Kiel Giddens, Land, Community and Aboriginal Relations, and Scott Reid, Engineering Coordinator.

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Reid said the prime contractor manages that, and is encouraged to use local labour as much as possible.

Coastal Gaslink has changed it’s route a lot since they first launched in June 2012.

Giddens says they initially planned to use a site in Smithers for rail access.

Houston council told them about the HFP site at a North Central Local Government A s s o c i a t i o n conference last May. That’s when their plans changed to Houston.

Asked by Councillor Rick Lundrigan why they planned a Smithers site instead of

Houston, Giddens said they simply didn’t know about the Houston site.

The site locations will be finalized this fall after they hire the prime contractor.

BUCK CREEK WORK CAMP

Coastal Gaslink plans a construction camp south of Buck Creek on the Parrott Trail Forest Service Road.

T r a n s C a n a d a c o m m u n i c a t i o n s specialist Jaime Croft says the proposed camp will be accessed through the Morice River Road and is 23 kilometres from downtown Houston.

Construction traffic will travel from the Morice River Road to the Carrier, Roses and

Parrott Trail Roads, she said.

Scott Reid, Coastal Gaslink Engineering Coordinator, says the camp will operate for two seasons.

It will start small during forest clearing, and expand to about 1,000 people for pipeline construction, he said.

Reid says the target schedule is to have work camps built in summer 2016 and operating in August 2016.

They plan to bus people in and out of the camps to minimize traffic on the Morice River Road, Reid said.

Camps will have waste management systems, fire s u p p r e s s i o n , recreational facilities and catering, and they

will be wet camps, he said.

“Talking to other projects and camp providers, having dry camps has not worked well. People tend to leave camp more, come into town to find alcohol, and eventually it leads to more drunk driving,” he said.

Councillor Tim Anderson asked how the Morice River Road would be maintained.

Reid said Coastal Gaslink has done road assessments to determine where and how much upgrades are needed prior to construction.

The contractors hired will have an access management plan, which involves notifying people know when traffic will be

there, putting up signs, and managing dust.

Croft adds that project representatives will be available to meet with residents about traffic issues before and during construction.

Coastal Gaslink plans to finalize camp locations this fall.

The Coastal Gaslink pipeline is proposed to run 23 kilometres south of Houston. A work camp is proposed on the Parrott Trail Forest Service Road, accessed through the Morice River Road. Above in blue is the proposed camp, with the green and gray showing possible stockpile locations.

Work camp proposed near Goosly Falls

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Coastal Gaslink map

These changes come from recommendations in a Northern Health review of Houston health services.

The review started last September and was released Friday, looking at the best way to provide health services in Houston.

The review r e c o m m e n d e d that the Houston Health Centre be transformed into a primary care home.

That’s a model where different types of health services work together in one

building, rather then being independent, said Penny Anguish, Northwest Chief Operating Officer with Northern Health.

A team of professionals from different health fields will work together to address a patient’s needs, she said.

Hikisch said the

process of changing the way things work at the Houston Health Centre will be long-term, and may take close six years to complete.

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Economic deals bring certainty

The gradual signing by northern First Nations to a provincial program offering millions of

dollars tied to the prospect of natural gas pipelines crossing through their traditional territories is a continuation of a broad policy which now stretches over several decades.

And that is to slowly – and everything involving government action takes place very slowly – establish an economic base by which First Nations can prosper.

With the exception in our area of the Nisga’a who have chosen to develop their economy within the context of their ground-breaking 2000 land and government agreement with the provincial and federal governments, other First Nations are choosing to negotiate agreements separate from political or government to government arrangements.

The � rst of these economic agreements concerned forestry as witnessed by ones involving the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum to the point that today, each has a stand alone forestry operation.

Speci� c to natural gas, the pipeline deals signed by the Kitselas First Nation several weeks ago broaden the objective of economic development.

However First Nations seek to place themselves within the economy of northwestern B.C. the result is stability and the certainty that when businesses consider investment in the region, the pathway is clear.

As First Nations prosper, so will everyone else.

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Give light in times of darknessThere is nothing

worse than losing a child, and over the years I have known far too many people who have endured such excruciating agony. Last year alone three of my friends and two acquaintances suffered this unfathomable loss – and then my niece’s baby girl died in late November.

When I read last week of the 21-year-old woman who perished in a car accident in Kelowna, I immediately thought of her mother and father and my heart went out to them. The following day I read that it was a � re chief’s daughter and he was one of the � rst responders on the scene. I don’t even know them, but I cried.

I posted the gut-wrenching story on Facebook and among all the condolences to the family there was a comment from my new friend, Larry Barter.

“The greatest gift one can provide these parents is to be

available,” he wrote. “Often people will avoid the survivors because they don’t know what to do or say.” He then offered a few suggestions such as: I’m sorry for your loss; I have no idea what you are going through; I don’t know what to say or do; what do you need?

Larry knows the inconceivable sorrow of losing a child because he lost both of his. Taylor, his eldest son, died 10 years after a terrible car crash had left him severely brain injured at the age of 19. Michael, his younger son, died of a broken heart when he took his own life at the age of 18 – a year and a half after his brother’s devastating accident.

“Our tragedies didn’t just affect us,” he said. “They also impacted our fam-ily, friends, colleagues and community. Even strangers were think-ing: if it could happen to the Barters it could happen to anyone.” Some individuals of-

fered tremendous sup-port and compassion, others didn’t respond at all.

“There were people I knew who would sooner cross the road than talk to me,” Larry said. “What my family and I needed was not to be ignored, but to feel included and con-nected.”

At the time, Larry was the regional di-rector of alcohol and drug services. He is now a clinical counsel-lor and understands that this kind of avoid-ance stems from survi-vor’s guilt. While this reaction might be un-derstandable to people who don’t know what to say, it’s not the least bit helpful to those who are grieving.

Other things that didn’t provide solace were well-meaning comments such as: everything happens for a reason; he’s in a better place; time heals all wounds, you can always have more children; and God has a plan.

Hearing “I know how you feel” was not

comforting either.“Linda Woods

hosts a support group for bereaved parents called The C o m p a s s i o n a t e Friends of Kelowna,” Larry said. “I sat in a room full of people who had also suffered the loss of a child, but I didn’t know how they felt. I only knew what I was going through.”

Asking mourners how they feel and what they need is in� nitely more supportive.

“My advice is not to avoid people when they’re in such pain,” Larry suggested. “And don’t try to � x it either. You don’t have to know what to say, just let them know you care and you’re available.”

After years of therapy over the loss of his beloved boys and the life he once had, Larry eventually got to a point where he consciously decided that he wanted to live and love and contribute.

“I will always feel an emptiness and loss without them,” he said. “But where I

used to feel like I lived 90 per cent of my life in darkness, I now feel like it’s 95 per cent light. When the dark-ness comes in now, I know it will pass.”

Loving his sons and keeping their memo-ries alive has helped him get to that place, yet he couldn’t have done it on his own. He needed counselling, and he needed to con-nect with others.

It may appear that the people mourning a loved are doing just � ne. Larry doesn’t want us to be fooled by their facade, and to keep letting them know we’re here for them, for as long as they may need us.


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Post-secondary ‘re-engineering’ begins

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

The B.C. govern-ment has promised to restore the B.C. Utilities Commission’s independent role in setting electricity rates and add more full-time commissioners to help them do it.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett released an independent re-view of the commis-

sion Wednesday, and said the government intends to implement all 35 recommenda-tions. Authority over setting BC Hydro rates for commercial and residential customers won’t be restored un-til 2017, after Bennett and Premier Christy Clark stepped in to cap rate increases in 2013.

The review comes after the government

exempted big-ticket projects from BCUC review, including the Site C dam on the Peace River, the wire-less electricity meter system and a new transmission line to northwest B.C. that ran $300 million over the original budget.

Bennett announced the government direc-tive on BC Hydro rates after the 2013 election, with a 10-year plan

that increases rates 28 per cent over � ve years. He acknowl-edged at the time that rate increases were be-ing kept low using a “rate smoothing” ac-count that defers more than $1 billion of the utility’s debt.

BC Hydro rates are to increase six per cent this year under the province’s directive, and then be capped at four per cent for the

two years after that.“After the � rst � ve

years of the 10-year plan they [BCUC] will be back in charge of setting rates,” Bennett said Thursday.

NDP energy critic Adrian Dix said the B.C. Liberal govern-ment has been over-ruling and sidelining the BCUC since 2003 when it directed BC Hydro to buy power from private produc-

ers. He said its politi-cal intervention on ris-ing BC Hydro rates is designed to continue holding down rate in-creases until after the 2017 election.

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Premier Christy Clark’s push to “re-engineer” the B.C. education system is moving ahead aggressively in B.C.’s 25 post-secondary institutions.

One of the � rst tasks for Andrew Wilkinson in his new role as advanced education minister was to outline the shift in operating grants for colleges and universities to in-demand occupations. By 2017, a quarter of the money for post-secondary institutions will be directed to areas where labour force surveys forecast a need.

This was greeted with some alarm when it was announced last year. Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter at � rst downplayed the coming skills shortage as “relatively small” and warned against pushing post-secondary institutions into a “zero sum battle for dollars.”

Petter has since come on board, as his approving comments were featured in the ministry’s Jan. 26 news release detailing the shift. He and others have been assured that in spite of Clark’s rhetoric, suggesting trades training is in and university is out, the news for SFU and

other universities isn’t all that bleak.

Wilkinson is completing a province-wide tour of all post-secondary institutions this week, and I reached him at his visit to Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.

“The response to this has generally been pretty good, because the students are putting this pressure on institutions themselves,” he said. “Some of the institutions are … shrinking things like teacher education and putting more effort into the science-based, quantitative � elds that are often related to these in-demand

occupations.”The surplus of

teacher graduates has been noticeable for some time, but that’s largely a function of oversupply, much of it in urban areas. In the Cariboo, for example, teaching jobs are projected to have the highest number of openings by 2022, followed by nursing and retail and wholesale trade managers. Then come heavy duty mechanics and electricians, but also paraprofessional jobs in legal, social, community and educational services.

P r o v i n c e - w i d e , it’s part of a broader demographic shift to fewer children

and more retirees. In fact the government started this targeted funding a decade ago with health care, forcing universities to produce more doctors, nurses, lab techs and so forth.

The retiring baby boom is expected to account for more than half of the openings in the next decade, which will expand the skills demand across most � elds, beyond the trades training for the anticipated lique� ed natural gas industry and other high-de-mand industrial areas such as truck driving.

Wilkinson notes that of the ministry’s $1.9 billion budget, about 60 per cent goes

into general post-sec-ondary education, for introductory courses that students take when they are seeking a career path, through undergraduate studies to professions.

“So I think the idea that we’re going to somehow minimize or diminish funding in that general educa-tion, arts and science category is just not true,” he said.

Key to this shift is measuring the performance of courses offered at colleges, universities and technical schools. Each year, the ministry surveys about 30,000 graduates to � nd out whether their studies helped them � nd a

related job.The results are

available on a web-site that breaks them out by institution and general study area. To � nd it, do a web search for “BC student out-comes” and select the “executive dashboard” to check the results for courses and schools in your region.

The site provides charts showing the percentage of students who land relevant jobs. Not surprisingly, it tends to be higher for technical programs and lower for � ne arts.

It also shows grads’ average wages, a sobering but useful bit of information for high school students and their parents.

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The recent house fire on Perow Loop Road levelled a heritage residence for the Perow area, which was once a community of its own.

79-year-old Verna Cloarec grew up in

that home, which was a general store, post office and coffee shop from 1948 to the 1970s.

Her parents, Vanner and Florence Byman, moved into the building in 1948 after their home across the road burned down.

Using horses and lots of community

help, they moved the store building to its spot from farther up the road.

That same year they put in store shelves

and mailboxes. About ten years

later, they built a coffee shop onto the store.

The home was the centre of the

community in many ways, providing people with groceries, hardware and clothing and hosting events.

“We used to have lots of dances there,” Cloarec said.

She remembers pushing the store shelves and tables to the side to clear an open space for dancing.

Alvin, Stuart, Leroy and Lester Oppen provided the music with guitar, banjo, accordion and violin.

“I can still remember them walking up the road, playing their instruments from their cabin up to Mom’s,” Cloarec said.

“For girls growing up, we had a lot of dancing and music.”

Cloarec says Perow Loop Road used to be the highway, and the area used to have close to 20 homes.

It was home for families including Balls, Bjorkmans, Byes, Bymans, Cloarecs, Fontaines, Forsyths, Hays, Jarmans, Larsons, Leboes, Lunds, MacLeods, Mills, Oppens, Scotts, Spencers, Sullivans and Westgardes.

Most people worked at a sawmill or planer.

There were up to 16 private sawmills operating by the canyon between Perow Loop and Uplands in the 1950s to 1970s and several small planers.

Perow also had a one-room schoolhouse

for 15 to 20 students, and a train station run by Lou Scott and his daughter Lyla.

“We used to pull the mail on sleds to and from the train station every day,” Cloarec remembers.

As the sawmills cleared out the timber and shut down, the little Perow community shrunk.

The store closed in the late 1970s.

Vanner Cloarec was post master for 36 years and the mailboxes were still in the house when it burned on January 16, 2015.

Cloarec says that was a big loss in heritage.

“A lot of memories burned down with that place.”

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“A lot of memories burned down with that place”

Photos submittedTop: The house on Perow Loop Road that used to be a General Store, Post Office and coffee shop for the Perow community. Bottom: The house burned to the ground on January 16.

Submitted A receipt from the General Store in Perow in the 1940s.

Thank you to the Houston and Topley community for your generosity.

You helped us get back on our feet after losing our home in Perow Loop.

- Doug and Nicole

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The Board of Education and Staff of School District #54 (Bulkley Valley),

would like to congratulate the Ministry of Education’s

2014 DOGWOOD DISTRICT/AUTHORITY AWARD SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Alix Kopetski

Jamie Beck

Chaelle Margerm

Joanna Comparelli

Evan Kenzle

Ravneet Minhas

Raman Toor

Houston, a 2 year old Weimaraner named after Houston BC by dog fanciers Jeannene (PEARSE) and Brent Bartolome of Calgary AB, achieved Number 1 Conformation (show) ranking for a Weimaraner with the Canadian Kennel Club for 2014.

Pearse grew up in Houston and parents Walter and Linda PEARSE are still long term residents of the town.

Houston was bred by Koping Weimaraners of Calgary AB and comes from a long line of Champions. Houston became a Canadian Champion by 10 months of age and a Grand Champion before he was 2. In 2014, he achieved the most Sporting group placements by a Weimaraner in Canada. To add to his success, Houston recently became an American Champion.

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Friday (evening) February 27th, Saturday, February 28th & Sunday, March 1st, 2015.

Spaces are limited so call ASAPEmail: [email protected] • www.bvdrivingschool.ca

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Anyone interested in taking the course or wants more information about the air brakes course, please call

250-845-3288 or Cell 250-845-1112 Toll Free: 1-888-644-3555

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Top left: Anniversary cake made by Amber Oevering. The books on the cake were best sellers between the years 1965 and 2015.

Top right: A Houston resident enjoys 60s music played by musicians Al Trampah, Mike Brown, and and Gerry Jenks at the Anniversary celebration last Thursday.

Above: Evelyn Jaarsma was honoured with flowers and gifts for 42 years of volunteer service at the library.

Houston Library celebrates 50 years


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Top right: Volunteer firefighters Shay, Dean and Chad serve sausage, pancakes and hash browns at the Literacy Brunch.

Right: Belinda and Ali from Link to Learning gave Sue Jones a blanket meant to clothe her in strength, grace, happiness and peace. The two are part of the Link to Learning project called “Words change Worlds.”

Public Health Nurse Jacqueline Malkinson came to educate about the importance of family meals. She said family meals encourage better eating, help families talk more, teach life skills and family traditions. Above, she stands with her daughter Lindsay at the booth.

Elaine Kaszas enjoys a healthy brunch with her daughter Hailey and Mom Paula Kettle.

Mackenzie and Erin spin on some of the toys from the Friendship Centre booth. The toys are part of a Friendship Centre Play Gym for kids under six, which runs every Monday and Wednesday 10 to 12 p.m.

Left: Nora and Avery enjoy a sensory table at the Beanstock information booth. Avery’s Mom Carla kept a watchful eye over the kids. This activity is actually a bowl of beans dyed in bright colours. Above: Charles and his son Sammy check out the play doh at the Friendship Centre information booth. Play doh is great for kids because it helps them develop their motor skills, imagination, creativity and it’s calming and soothing for them.

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Family Literacy Brunch


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Community Market: Show your love this Valentine’s Day with a special gift purchased locally. Our February market takes place on Thurs. Feb 12 from 3-7 p.m. Vendors are asked to please call ahead to register. Tables are limited and are $10 each. Community Markets are sponsored by the Houston Public Library and H.O.P.E.

Discover New Ways to Love Your Library & AGM - Mon., Feb. 23 starting at 7 p.m. the Houston Public Library Association will conduct its 50th Annual General Meeting and election of board members. Staff members will also be making short presentations on Novelist - an on-line database; User Experience By Design; S.T.E.A.M. style programming for kids and How to Access Your Library Account On-line. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Houston Public Library Events: Story Time – Wed. mornings from 10-11 a.m. • Junior Literary Society – Thurs. afternoons from 2:30-4:30 • Mark Zagwyn Photography – Fri., Feb. 13 from noon to 4:30 p.m. • Book Club – Thurs., Feb. 26 from 7-9 p.m. For more info on above events please contact the library @250-845-2256.

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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TOPLEYStructural Fire� ghting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs @ 19:00 hrs (7pm).

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

GRANISLEGranisle and District Seniors meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00pm at the Seniors Centre.

Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & � re practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.

Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 11:00am.

NSince May 1941, Bulkley Valley Credit Union has been building a solid financial institution that members from Burns Lake to the Hazeltons have grown to rely on. People helping people is how we began and we strive to remain people-oriented, both in our financial services and through direct involvement with our communities. We are dedicated to local decision-making and local control, key factors in providing the kinds of services that meet the financial needs of individuals and business members alike.

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Please keep your announcements as brief as possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is 4 p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as space permits. Items will be accepted via fax, email or dropped at the of� ce. No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.com

HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARBuck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck � ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.

Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tues. & Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- � rst Sat. of the month, community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third Thurs. of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Mon. & Fri 10:00 AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Wed. 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Pool: Aqua� t, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Thursdays 11a.m. - 2 p.m.

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.

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Coastal Gaslink to consider

wildfire control By Jackie Lieuwen

Houston Today

Coastal Gaslink is taking into c o n s i d e r a t i o n concerns from Houston council about wild� re control.

Scott Reid and Kiel Giddens from Coastal Gaslink presented last Tuesday to Houston council about their plans.

The 650-kilometre natural gas pipeline is proposed to run from the Dawson Creek area to Kitimat where it will be liqui� ed and sent across the Paci� c Ocean to Asian markets.

It will run 25 kilometres south of Houston and will be entirely underground, Reid said.

Coastal Gaslink got their environmental assessment certi� cate October 24, 2014, and Reid says they’re incorporating the 32 conditions into their plans.

Councillor Tim Anderson asked what the environmental impacts would be if there was a leak.

This Coastal Gaslink pipeline is different from an oil line, as it transports natural gas.

Reid says natural gas is 90 percent methane, lighter then air and would just evaporate into the environment.

Giddens added that “it’s the same product that most of us in northern BC use to heat our homes.”

Mayor Shane Brienen asked whether Coastal Gaslink is considering wider forest clearance in

some areas of the pipeline to help control wild� res.

“In the beetle area, we’re experiencing a lot of bigger, faster growing � res,” Brienen said.

“What is happening in smaller communities, is that we’re losing big chunks of timber, which we see as losing a resource… Are you having conversations with [Ministry of Forests or Wild� res BC] and are you doing wider clearance in any areas?”

“I know you’re probably expecting [people to] want the right of way very narrow in most places, but I think a few communities might want them wider.”

Both Reid and Giddens said they didn’t know if there had been discussions about that, but would take the idea back to their teams.

Reid says the current proposal is to clear right of way 60 to 100 metres for construction, and after the pipeline is built to leave a 32-metre permanent right of way.

“We try to minimize clearing as much as we can,” he said, adding that they’ll allow natural vegetation to grow back to about ten metres.

Giddens added that they would consider making it wider to help control wild� res if that is what communities want.

Coastal Gaslink is � nalizing plans in 2015 and planning to make a � nal investment decision in early-2016.

Photo submittedHouston Mayor Shane Brienen asked Coastal Gaslink if they might leave sections of the pipeline right of way wider, to limit timber loss in wildfires, like the China Nose fire pictured above. Coastal Gaslink representatives said they would take that into consideration.

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KINDERGARTENKindergarten registrations will be accepted during the week of February 16-20, 2015 at all of SD#54’s elementary schools for entry into school in September 2015 for children who will be five (5) years old on or before December 31, 2015. Registration during this time is required to assist for planning and organizing of our local schools.

Proof of age (original birth certificate) and BC Care Card must be presented at the time of registration.

Registration in regular school programs should take place at a resident’s neighbourhood school (see list below).

If you have any other questions, please call your neighbourhood elementary school.

Lake Kathlyn Elementary 7620 Highway 16 West Smithers, BC 250-847-9427

Bulkley Valley Education Connection 7620 Highway 16 West Smithers, BC 250-847-9427

Muheim Memorial Elementary 3659 – 3rd Avenue Smithers, BC 250-847-2688

Telkwa Elementary 1000 Hankin Avenue Telkwa, BC 250-846-5851

Silverthorne Elementary 3455 – 13th Avenue Houston, BC 250-845-2228

Twain Sullivan Elementary 1771 Hungerford Drive Houston, BC 250-845-2227

Walnut Park Elementary 4092 Mountainview Drive Smithers, BC 250-847-4464

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Over 30 people came out to moonlight ski Feb. 2 at the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club. Jaimie Yeomans, Jackrabbits Coordinator, says it was “a beautiful snowy ski with lots of great company.” Six Jack Rabbit Coaches came out to lead the group ski, which wrapped up with hot chocolate and snacks in the ski cabin.

The Club is hosting a Twilight Ski on March 6, a day with an early twilight to enjoy. They’ll have group leaders, hot chocolate and potluck goodies. Above are Kathy Ismond, Jack Rabbits coaches Ann Hak, Jana Rose, & Jen Williams, and Jack Rabbits Ella Rose, Evan Rose, & Kaylee Sketchley.

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NEWS12 www.houston-today.com Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Houston Today

Advance Public Notice

Pursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, and to provisions of the Commercial Transport Act, notice is hereby given that load restrictions may be placed on short notice in the near future on all highways within the Bulkley Stikine District, including areas from Burns Lake west to Kitwanga and north to the Yukon border, including Atlin. Restrictions will be imposed in each service area as conditions warrant.

The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 per cent, 70 per cent or 50 per cent legal axle loading. Overweight permits will not be granted and all term overweight permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions.

Trucking and transportation companies, as well as the general public, should govern themselves accordingly. If you normally receive bulk deliveries of water, fuel, livestock feed or other produce, please plan ahead so interruption to your deliveries will be minimized.

Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations is appreciated.

Dated in Smithers, British Columbia, this 26th day of January, 2015.

Carl Lutz, District ManagerMinistry of Transportation and InfrastructureBulkley Stikine District

For more information about load restrictions,please contact local Operations Technician

Caitlin Dobson at 250 847-7403or visit the Load Restrictions section of www.DriveBC.ca.

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forTodayToo Late?

I had a coupon for a certain product which I was planning to redeem when I was at the store. Whenever I was there, I realized I had forgotten the coupon, so some time passed before I actually had the item and the coupon. When I did, the cashier read the conditions and said “You are too late, the coupon has expired.” What was worth something a few days ago was now worthless. Other priorities had gotten in the way; I had procrastinated and now I could no longer receive the bene� ts of the coupon.

Though the coupon was worth only a little, it reminds me of something of eternal value that we can miss, if we continually ignore the offer given to us. This is the gift of eternal life which God is offering to everyone who will receive him. (John 1:12 & 3:16). Peter tells us that God is patient with us because “He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.” 2 Peter 3:9 NLT. The apostle Paul says “We speak for Christ when we plead ‘Come back to God.’” 2 Corinthians 5:20 NLT

A time is coming when God’s gift of forgiveness and grace will no longer be available. If you are sensing the Lord calling you, do not delay, turn to him while there is still time, tomorrow may be too late. We can either turn to him for mercy and grace, or continue on in our sins and face his judgement and separation from him forever in eternal punishment. (Romans 2:5-8; Revelation 20:11-15)

“So what makes us think that we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was � rst announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak?” Hebrews 2:3 NLT

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Police report pickup tires slashed By Jackie Lieuwen

Houston Today

Police arrested a male and female for obstructing of� cers at a home on Sullivan Way at midnight Jan. 31. RCMP Sgt. Rose says police were investigating a disturbance when the male and female were arrested. Both face charges for causing disturbance, obstructing a peace of� cer and resisting arrest.

***Someone slashed

the tires of a pickup parked on Hagman Crescent overnight

Jan. 31. Sgt. Rose says police have no suspects and anyone with information should contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

***Police are looking

to arrest a shoplifter, who stole something from a local business at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 1. Sgt. Rose says the clerk identi� ed the shoplifter, who was gone when police arrived. Police are now seeking to arrest the female suspect, who is known to police.

***A logging truck

snapped a railway arm trying to beat the train at the North Nadina crossing at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Sgt. Rose says the truck driver tried to cross despite the warning lights, and the arm came down between the spokes on his trailer. Police ticketed the driver for disobeying the warning signals, and contacted CN.

***Police are looking

to arrest a male for assaulting a female at a home on Eagle Nest Crescent in the Tachet Reserve. Sgt. Rose

says the assault was overnight Feb. 4, and police have a suspect. Charges are expected.

***A vehicle hit the

ditch on Highway 16 near Morgan Road at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Sgt. Rose says the driver had minor injuries and alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

***In seven days,

police had 47 calls for service, including ten traf� c complaints, three false alarms, one abandoned 9-1-1 call and no bylaw complaints.

Houston vision up for discussionBy Jackie Lieuwen

Houston Today

The District of Houston is updating the of� cial vision for Houston, called the Of� cial Community Plan (OCP).

This plan will guide the future decisions of council and gives a long-term vision for them to work towards.

The District developed a T r a n s p o r t a t i o n

Plan, Economic Development Plan and Age-Friendly Plan in 2014.

Those will be incorporated into the OCP by May 5, 2015.

Recommendations from these plans will

also translate into bylaws to be adopted by May 5.

Public input is welcome at the Public Open House February 19 and the Public Hearing April 7.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church is running a raffle to raise money to help people in need. The top prize is $1,000 cash and some of the proceeds will go to the local soup kitchen and food bank. Georgina says they will be in the mall Thursday until this Friday. Above is Bill and Georgina selling tickets.

RAFFLE for Aid Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today


The Lieutenant Governor of B.C. is visiting Houston on February 25.

The Honourable Judith Guichon will visit a few places

around town, but her schedule has not been � nalized, said Houston Chief Administrative Of� cer Michael Glavin.

During community visits, the Lieutenant Governor typically at-tends an event or vis-

its a school, seniors residence or branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

BC Lieutenant Governorto visit Houston

The Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

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Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation

Operations ManagerThe Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation has been recently established with the intent of creating opportunities for the members of the Community of Fort Babine to actively participate in and benefit from economic and investment activities in their traditional territory.

Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation is looking for a creative Operations Manager to manage our day-to-day operations as well as to seek out and develop any economic opportunities within the territory that would benefit Tzah Tez Tlee, local contractors, residents of Fort Babine and members of the Lake Babine Nation.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter that provides an outline of the creative approach you would bring to this position, references and basic details of how you propose to further this exciting opportunity.

This is currently an “as and when required” contract employment opportunity with a two year term. But with significant timber volume about to be tenured as well as potential major projects possible within the territory, along with other opportunities, this could develop into a full time position in the near future as a result of your efforts. Preference will be given to residents of Northern BC.

Application packages can be mailed to:

Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation P.O. Box 2663, Smithers BC, V0J 2N0

Or emailed to [email protected] (specific questions regarding this opportunity can be sent to this email address)

The application deadline is February 28, 2015.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

B.C. We are seeking a General Manager to lead our innovative and forward thinking organization in its commitment to fostering the entrepreneurial and community spirits within our region.We offer a wide range of services including:Community Economic DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBusiness Loans Business Planning and Idea DevelopmentRelated Business Services

For required competencies and further information , visit www.cfnadina.ca esumes and cover letters citing salar e pectations can e mailed, mar ed on dential to

CFDC Nadina, PO Box 236, Houston BC V0J 1Z0, Attention: Jerry Botti, or may be emailed to: botti cfnadina.ca, with Position in the sub ect line.

Closing date: February 27, 2015

GENERAL MANAGERCommunity Futures Nadina

Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 18,,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

MILL MAINTENANCE PLANNER/SCHEDULER

Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mill Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join our multi-disciplined team of maintenance personnel. Reporting to the Mill Maintenance oordinator the indi idual lling this position ill be a key team member in developing, managing and controlling all aspects of planning and scheduling maintenance activities in an 18,000 tonne per day copper mineral processing plant. uties ill include

Promoting and maintaining a safe orking environment through compliance ith Huckleberry Mines Health and Safety programs and the Mines ct

nsuring planned and scheduled maintenance activities are aligned ith the annual budget and operational needs

Maintaining a short range plan months and long range plan annual ork ith the maintenance team to develop job scopes ork ith the Purchasing group to re uest, source and obtain parts, tooling

and specialized resources Scheduling ork orders based on priority and resource availability racking and reporting ey Performance ndicators

he successful candidate ill possess a minimum of a journeyman s uali cation or a related technical diploma or engineering degree preferred. he candidate ill have e cellent interpersonal and communication skills, be

able to establish and meet deadlines, be a team player and ork ell in a fast paced environment. ompetent computer skills ith e perience ith Microsoft

f ce, MMS programs and Preventive Maintenance programs are re uired. his position orks a Monday to hursday, schedule days in, days out .

Huckleberry Mines is located appro imately t o hours driving time from Houston, ritish olumbia. mployees live in a camp environment on their days of ork. ransportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers

by bus and hile at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic

ulkley alley on rans anada High ay 1 , an e cellent area to raise a family and has e ceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full ran e of bene ts includin medical, life, disability income

and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

uali ed candidates can submit their resumes in con dence to

Human Resources DepartmentHuckleberry Mines Ltd.P.O. Box 3000Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0Fax: (604) 517-4701Email: [email protected]

BULKLEY VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRERequires a

REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTThis is a part time, temporary position

beginning March 16th, 2015 with the possibility of extending to a permanent position.

For a copy of the job posting, please check out www.bvcdc.ca

Apply by resume by February 13th, 2015 toKerri Bassett, Executive Director, [email protected]

Phone: (250) 847-4122

Career Opportunities

Employment EmploymentAnnouncements

Place of Worship

HOUSTON & AREA CHURCH

DIRECTORY

Houston Fellowship

Baptist Church3790 C.R. Matthews Rd.

Pastor: Larry Ballantyne

Sunday School: 9:45AMChurch Service: 11:00AM

Everyone Welcome!Phone: 250-845-7810

Houston Canadian

Reformed ChurchSUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM

Pastor Carl VanDam [email protected]

Offi ce Phone: 250-845-3441~ Everyone Welcome ~

3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston, BC

Houston ChristianReformed Church

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

Pastor MartinVellekoop

~ Everyone Welcome! ~

Services: 10:00 am& 3:00 pm

HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL

CHURCH2024 Riverbank Drive,

Box 597, HoustonPhone: 250-845-2678

Pastor: Mike McIntyre

Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pmSunday School: During the Service

Everyone Welcome

Anglican Churchof St. Clement

2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC

Phone: 250-845-4940

Services are:10:30 a.m. Sundays

Guru Nanak Sikh

Temple AssociationSantokh Singh

Manhas 250-845-2705

Houston, B.C. V0J lZ0

Houston United Church2106 Butler Ave

SERVICES: Sundays at 11a.m.(Kids Sunday Schoolduring the service)

To contact the churchor for pastoral care:

Morgan Ryder (250-698-7612 -H) or 250-692-9576 -C) or

Marianne Dekker 250-845-2282

Announcements

Coming EventsTHE 6th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Ramada Plaza (36035 North Parallel Road) on February 12, 13, 14 & 15 in Abbotsford. Work-shops, open forum discus-sions, networking opportu-nities & door prizes. The trade show is held on Feb 13 only (complimentary admission). Don’t miss the only onsite wastewater trade show & con-vention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com.


Announcements

InformationAL-ANON Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon meetings are Monday, 7pm at the Houston United Church. Contact number: (250) 845-7774.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Meetings are at the Houston United Church, Monday and Thursday at 7:00pm. Contact number is:1-877-644-2266CANADA BENEFIT Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada benefi t.ca/free-assessment

Employment

Business Opportunities

GET FREE Vending Ma-chines. Can earn $100,000+ per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Or visit our website: www.tcvend.com

THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee re-placements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.


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INDEX IN BRIEFFamily Announcements .......... 001-007Community Announcements ... 008-076Children ................................ 080-098Employment .......................... 102-165Services ............................... 170-387Pets/Livestock ...................... 453-483Items for Sale/Wanted .......... 503-595Real Estate ........................... 603-696Rentals ................................ 700-757Transportation ....................... 804-860Marine.................................. 903-920Legals ....................................... Legal


Re/Max Houston 2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC

e-mail: [email protected]

Lia Long250-845-1147

Call 250-845-7325www.realtor.ca

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• Well kept, older home with extensive renovations on a huge lot within walking distance of all the amenities. • Spacious living room with patio doors to a concrete patio. • Large foyer and country kitchen! • Detached garage, wired and insulated with concrete fl oor. • 3 sheds, fenced yard, concrete walk ways. All appliances included.

• 1 1/2 storey home with extensive renovations on 9.42 acres!• Newly drilled well and a new insulated, heated and wired shop - 1 with 2 - 18 X 33 lean-to’s. Wrap around veranda.• Bright spacious kitchen features maple cabinets, huge living room with a wood stove and garden doors to a private deck.• Master features a 4 piece en suite and great views. New electric furnace.• Green house, 20 X 20 barn with a lean-to for RV storage, woodshed.• Lots of natural light with all the windows in this energy effi cient home.• All appliances and window coverings included.• Very scenic and serene property. Call Lia to view, 250-845-1147

• Hard to fi nd acreage only minutes from town!• 34.9 acre hobby farm with a 1998 1638 square foot 3 bedroom modular with extensive updates! 4 separate fenced areas, shelters, detached workshop/storage, woodshed, greenhouse and other outbuildings.• Hay fi eld & spectacular views! Located approx. 15km down the Buck Flats Rd.• The country kitchen features ample cabinets and a bright dining area as well as an island. Cozy family room with a woodstove.• Custom touches such as barn wood wall in the master as well as the ensuite.• Garden area and pond just outside your front door. Fridge, stove, dishwasher and window coverings included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

LOOKING TOWARDS RETIREMENT OR SIMPLY WANT A MORE COMPACT HOME?

COUNTRY RANCHER!

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$259,900

• Extensive renovations to this spacious 3 bedroom home on the popular Lund Road. Gorgeous, brand new 13’3 x 22’7 kitchen with dark cherry cabinets, walk-in pantry, tonnes of cupboard space and countertops, stainless steel appliances. Fresh paint and new fl ooring. • New 6 foot patio doors off the dining area to a deck and beautiful private backyard. 8 foot ceilings in the living room and family room. • Family room features a woodstove. Huge foyer with new fl ooring & paint. • And... for the guys, a new 30x30 detached garage/workshop with a 9x16 door. Insulated and wired. 200 amp service. • Several out buildings as well. Drilled well, large parking area.• All appliances and window coverings are included.

COUNTRY PURE & SIMPLE!

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Glacier Toyota... Growing to serve you better!

Tel: 250-847-9302www.glaciertoyota.ca TODAY TOMORROW TOYOTA

• Automotive Technician Glacier Toyota has an opening for an Automotive Technician! Routine vehicle maintenance, installation of accessories and pre-delivery inspections will be the focus of this position within our organization. A “Journeyman’s” ticket is not required, but some experience is mandatory that show-cases quality of work and a desire for “Customer First” workmanship. Glacier Toyota strives to provide a great working en-vironment. We have an amazing shop space with the best possible tools & technology for the trade. We o er a competitive pay plan, great bene ts and an amazing customer base. If this sounds like something you have been waiting for in Smithers BC, submit a resume to [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you. We will contact those selected for an interview.

THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!

Tahtsa Timber Ltd. is looking for

CONTRACT TRUCKS, LONG LOGGERS AND

SHORT LOGGERSfor the Houston and

Burns Lake area.Contact Stephen Burkholder

at [email protected] Phone: 250-692-0187

AQUA NORTH PLUMBING LTD.

Receptionist/Accounting ClerkThis position is a permanent part time position and its primary purpose is; to field incoming calls, data entry, and help process accounts payable and receivable for the company. This position requires work efficiency, the ability to multitask, friendly communication skills, and thoroughness.

(Business administration programs are an asset but not required)

capable of working as an effective team member; ability to interact professionally with the public on the phone and in person

Please drop resume off to Mitch at 3859 First Ave Smithers or email to [email protected]

All resumes submitted by Feb 27, 2015, only applicants who are being considered will be contacted.

Help Wanted

Employment


MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONis an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

Education/Trade Schools

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.

NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Employment

Help WantedGREENHOUSE WORKERSneeded at Riverside Gardens. Apply in person. Phone: (250) 845-7707

SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED.

Exp required. Wage/benefi ts negotiable. Send resume to

[email protected]

Home Care/SupportBAYSHORE HOME Health is hiring Register Nurse, LPN’s, HCA’s and House Cleaners in the following areas: Prince George, Smithers, Houston, Terrace, Prince Rupert. Send resume to:[email protected] 250-717-7538. Questions - call 1-877-717-7528.www.bayshore.ca

Help Wanted

Employment

Medical/DentalMEDICAL Transcriptionistsare in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Tran-scription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today 1-800-466-1535, www.canscribe.com or email: [email protected].

Trades, TechnicalCONSTRUCTION TRADESAND SUPPLIERS NEEDED. Kerkhoff Construction is ten-dering multiple projects in Kiti-mat, BC. Projects include a 49-unit wood-frame apartment; 50 unit townhome develop-ment. Contact for tender pack-age. 604-824-4122. [email protected]. Resumes for site supervision, general la-bour, fi rst aid attendants, etc also welcome.

Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

GRAINSCREENING

PELLETSDelivery available Houston to Williams Lake.

Call 250.567.8780

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedPrivate Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antiques, Native Art, Estates +Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate

Business for SaleDVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500.00 OBO.www.tigressevideorentals.com 250-542-0473

Homes WantedWANTED TO buy: (house in the area from Fraser Lake to Smithers). Three or more bed-rooms. No pets due to aller-gies. Please contact: house.wanted.in.n.bcgmail.com

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Transportation

Trucks & Vans2010 CHEV Silverado 85,700 Kms, 6.0 Liter Vortec - 6 speed automatic, tow package - brake controller, A/C, power windows/locks, Tonneau pack-age, security system/Onstar, extending heated mirrors, all vinyl fl oor - no carpet. Asking $27,000 OBO (250) 691-1641

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NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

• Well kept, older home with extensive renovations on a huge lot within walking distance of all the amenities. • Spacious living room with patio doors to a concrete patio. • Large foyer and country kitchen! • Detached garage, wired and insulated with concrete � oor. • 3 sheds, fenced yard, concrete walk ways. All appliances included.

• 1 1/2 storey home with extensive renovations on 9.42 acres!• Newly drilled well and a new insulated, heated and wired shop - 1 with 2 - 18 X 33 lean-to’s. Wrap around veranda.• Bright spacious kitchen features maple cabinets, huge living room with a wood stove and garden doors to a private deck.• Master features a 4 piece en suite and great views. New electric furnace.• Green house, 20 X 20 barn with a lean-to for RV storage, woodshed.• Lots of natural light with all the windows in this energy ef� cient home.• All appliances and window coverings included.• Very scenic and serene property. Call Lia to view, 250-845-1147

• Hard to � nd acreage only minutes from town!• 34.9 acre hobby farm with a 1998 1638 square foot 3 bedroom modular with extensive updates! 4 separate fenced areas, shelters, detached workshop/storage, woodshed, greenhouse and other outbuildings.• Hay � eld & spectacular views! Located approx. 15km down the Buck Flats Rd.• The country kitchen features ample cabinets and a bright dining area as well as an island. Cozy family room with a woodstove.• Custom touches such as barn wood wall in the master as well as the ensuite.• Garden area and pond just outside your front door. Fridge, stove, dishwasher and window coverings included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.


COUNTRY RANCHER!

PARADISE FOUND!

$259,900

• Extensive renovations to this spacious 3 bedroom home on the popular Lund Road. Gorgeous, brand new 13’3 x 22’7 kitchen with dark cherry cabinets, walk-in pantry, tonnes of cupboard space and countertops, stainless steel appliances. Fresh paint and new � ooring. • New 6 foot patio doors off the dining area to a deck and beautiful private backyard. 8 foot ceilings in the living room and family room. • Family room features a woodstove. Huge foyer with new � ooring & paint. • And... for the guys, a new 30x30 detached garage/workshop with a 9x16 door. Insulated and wired. 200 amp service. • Several out buildings as well. Drilled well, large parking area.• All appliances and window coverings are included.


SOLD

SOLD

Place your ad inthe Classifieds

Call 250-845-2890

Obituaries Obituaries

Mary VanDerPloegLe� us unexpectedly on

January 27th, 2015 at 10:17pm.We will never be ready to

say goodbye.Please join us for tea and

memories onFriday, February 13th at 1:00pmin the basement of the Houston

Christian Reformed Church.

No � owers please,just smiles and happy

memories to share.

COMMUNITY PHOTO FEATUREHouston Today Wednesday, February 11, 2015 www.houston-today.com 15

GEMS girlshit the slopes

COMMUNITY PHOTO FEATURE

Close to 100 GEMS from Houston, Smithers and Telkwa camped out at Rough Acres Bible Camp for a weekend rally January 31 to February 1. They hit the snow hill with their sleds all Saturday afternoon and then enjoyed a sleepover, activities and singing and Chapel times throughout the weekend. Left: Cora and Kaylee shoot down the snowy trail. The sledding trails were tunneled through the deep snow at Rough Acres Bible Camp. Right: Becky, Mary and Meghan chase another sledder down the trail.

Above left: Jordyn, Kailee and Alyne fight to stay on their sled and they race down the hill. Above middle: Kari and her daughter Kenadie take a turn on the slopes. Right: Trinity and Rebekah made a volcano in the snow using coloured water. Below left: Emily and Evaan pack their sleds up the hill for another run. Below right: Girls tote sleds up after a run.

Jackie Lieuwen photos/Houston Today


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