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By Flavio NienowBlack Press

A separate inquest will be held in Burns Lake to examine the deaths of the two workers in the explo-sion at the Babine Forest Products saw-mill in 2012.

While a single in-quest was previously

announced to examine the deaths of both fa-tal incidents in Burns Lake and Prince George in 2012, the B.C. Coroners Service will now be proceed-ing with two separate inquests.

The inquest into the Babine Forest Products mill deaths will begin on July 13,

2015, at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall in Burns Lake. The inquest into the Lakeland Mills deaths will proceed as sched-uled at the Prince George courthouse on March 2, 2015.

Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe noted in a press release that the B.C. Coroners Service

hold inquests to as-sure communities that the deaths of their members will not be concealed, overlooked or ignored.

“The Burns Lake community has ar-gued eloquently that it has a powerful in-terest in hearing � rst-hand the information about the explosion

that took place in their community,” said Lapointe in a press release. “Those community needs outweigh what advan-tages there might be in combining the two inquests.”

Steven Zika, Chief Executive Of� cer of Hampton Af� liates, said he would have

preferred to have one inquest instead of two.

“We think both cases are very similar; it would have made it a lot more ef� cient for everybody to have one inquest,” he said.

Zika said a repre-sentative from Babine Forest Products will participate at the in-quest in Burns Lake.

“It’s going to be a very emotional pro-cess for a few of our employees, but maybe that’s part of the pro-cess.”

Carl Charlie, aged 42, and Robert Luggi Jr., aged 45, were killed in the Burns Lake explosion on Jan. 20, 2012.

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Separate inquest into Burns Lake sawmill explosion

By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today

Ninth Street Medical Clinic may close in August un-less another doctor joins the practice.

Dr. Chris Chandler says he wants to keep the practice open, but needs another doctor to continue.

His business partner, Dr. Wouter Morkel, had a new daughter born in January and will not work in Houston after August 1, 2015.

Dr. Chandler says he wants to stay and work in Houston.

“I like the challenge of Houston. People are great here and there are many people who need health services here,” he said.

“If we can’t find someone else to join the practice, then we’ve reached the point that it won’t

be functional,” Chandler said.

“We’ve set a date of August 1 and if we can’t find another physician by then, we’ll have to close the clinic.”

If that happens, Chandler says he doesn’t know where he’ll work, as he likes working in under-serviced areas where doctors are needed.

““If we can’t find another physician by [August 1], we’ll have

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The practice was started by Dr. Kevin Woudstra ten years ago, who was joined by Dr. Morkel and Dr. Chandler.

In July 2014, Dr. Woudstra left to Vancouver to study anesthesiology for a year.

He plans to come back to the area after that and work in anesthesiology full-time in Smithers, Chandler said.

Chandler says Northern Health has been trying to

recruit doctors for the practice in Houston for over nine months with no success.

Part of the challenge is the distance from the hospital to Houston.

For a physician to do full practice and maintain medical skills and training, Chandler says they need to work in a hospital.

Otherwise, they can limit themselves to family practice, and give up emergency work and more specialized hospital medicine.

So for a full practice doctor to work in Houston, that means a regular commute between Smithers and Houston.

“It’s hard to get people that are willing to make that drive,” Chandler said.

“For me it’s not a big deal, I enjoy it, but not everyone feels that way.”

As part of their recruitment, Northern Health offers extra incentives for those willing to work in rural, under-serviced areas.

According to H e a l t h M a t c h B C , they’re offering to pay $350,000 and an extra $20,000 incentive for doctors to work in Houston.

But the shortage in doctors is not only in Houston.

“There’s shortages everywhere in the country,” Chandler said.

“There are very few rural places that aren’t having a hard time recruiting physicians.”

At this point, Chandler says they’re preparing for the worst.

“Right now, we’re asking Smithers doctors if they have any openings to take on Houston patients,” he said.

For Houston people, Chandler says they can contact doctors they know and tell them about the need here.

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Jackie Lieuwen/Houston TodayDr. Chandler wants to stay in Houston, but needs another doctor to keep the practice open.

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Robert Luggi Junior’s wife, Maureen Luggi, was one of the people lobbying for a separate inquest to be held in Burns Lake.

“We asked First Nation leaders to support our families and to have this separate inquest,” she said. “The reason we wanted this is because these workers grew up in Burns Lake, they raised their families here, they worked here and they died here. It was only logical that the inquest regarding their deaths would be held in Burns Lake.”

“The magnitude of this tragedy has impacted the entire community, and even though it’s three years later, there are a lot of people that are still picking up the pieces, specially the injured workers and their families,” she added.

“The inquest will

bring out information within the community that the rest of the greater public has no knowledge of,” she continued. “The general public feels that the injured workers are doing really well, I am hoping that this process will enable the injured workers to communicate that they are not [doing well]... their lives are not normal anymore. They still live with nightmares of what happened that day.”

“As for the families, I think it will bring some healing and some closure to us to some degree. At least it will take us a few more steps forward. We will be able to ask questions that we have never been able to ask anybody before.”

Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam said, “It’s satisfying that our voices were

heard and understood. It’s very important to have some sort of closure for the workers at Babine Forest Product explosion on their home turf. It will provide insight of what happened on Jan. 20, 2012.”

“It’s going to be intense this July as a lot of old wounds will be opened again,” he continued. “We pray that the truth prevail and understanding of forgiveness and closure of this sad tragedy.”

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad also expressed his support of a revised inquest plan by the B.C. Coroners Service.

“After working with local chiefs and the entire community to try to make sense of these tragedies, I am pleased to learn that their concerns around a single inquest have been heard,” he said in

a press release. “Both of these incidents were terrible tragedies for the families and for everyone involved. I’m very con� dent

in the chief coroner, and believe that these two inquests will help us move forward and prevent similar deaths in the future.”

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Photographs of Miss Canada in an outrageous hockey-inspired dress went viral last week. It was awesome.

When it comes to beauty pageants I’m so ignorant of the topic that not only did I not know there was a cat-egory for best national costume in the Miss Universe Pageant - for which her dress was designed - but I wasn’t even aware my country still competed in the competition.

“I thought we stopped all that silliness back in the ‘80s,” my equally clueless friend said in response to the polarizing pictures. Almost. According to Wikipedia, Miss Canada was founded in 1946 and closed up shop for 16 years between 1993 and 2008. It was re-established in 2009, apparently with more of a focus on personality than beauty.

Observing Chanel Beckenlehner from Ontario in this funny

costume, I would say she scored high on both counts.

With ten hockey sticks fanned out like wings, netting over her Marie-Antoinette-ish wig, a Stanley Cup hat on her head and a working scoreboard behind her indicating a 20-14 lead for the home team, I didn’t think it could get much better than that. But then I noticed the rest of the costume that included shoulder and elbow pads, thigh-high boots resembling skates and a billowy ice rink for a skirt. Like her, it was stun-ning.

But, as we all know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and reviews have been mixed. Along with the many favourable opin-ions online, there was even more indicating an immense dislike. Some comments had me laughing out loud and the ones that said, “She’s an embarrass-ment to Canada,” had me rolling my eyes. I’ve read those exact same � ve words writ-

ten about me several times over the years. At least Chanel was fully clothed – who knows what I might have worn in her posi-tion. (Clearly my car-toonist Jim Hunt has an idea.)

What is so embar-rassing about a con-� dent woman with a sense of ha-ha any-way? She didn’t attack, molest, steal or oth-erwise harm anyone, so I’m not bothered by her in the least. Quite the opposite - I’m proud of her. She gained worldwide at-tention for Canada in a light-hearted way and she almost had me tuning in to watch the Miss Universe Pageant for the � rst time since I was a child.

“How could this possibly interest you?” one of my friends groaned when she saw the pictures. “It’s so ugly. And why hockey? That’s such a Canadian stereotype. Might as well dress up like a giant beaver or an Eskimo in an ig-loo.”

Hmm. Maybe next

year.After choosing

from 30 different con-cepts, our current Miss Canada decided on hockey as her theme - a sport our country is universally known for. The fact that the out� t was so over-the-top and had her stand-ing out prominently amongst a group of 88 other gorgeous wom-en, many of whom were also wearing elaborate costumes, is a testament not just to Chanel’s humour, but her intelligence.

“She’s not smart or funny,” my friend dis-agreed. “She’s a bim-bo and if she hadn’t been born beautiful we wouldn’t be talking about her right now.”

While it’s true this woman obviously won the genetic jackpot the day she was born, it doesn’t mean she’s not smart and funny as well. I could write a long list of women lucky enough to have all three of these attri-butes. Her Canadian costume designer, Alex Kavanagh, seems to be one of them.

Brand new to the pageant world, Alex was more known for her impressive work in horror movies than beauty contests be-fore this happened. Now she can add to her resumé the distinct honour of creating an extraordinary get-up that placed in the top � ve for one of the most memorable Miss Universe contestants in recent years.

Love it or hate it, the � amboyant hockey ensemble is unique, unforgettable, play-ful and fun. Chanel Beckenlehner scores 99 out of 100 from me. If only she’d been missing a tooth…

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Liberals make camping hard

to affordCamping fees, like everything

else (MSP, Hydro, ICBC), are going up.

The Liberal government has announced that, as of March 15, fees to camp in provincial parks will increase $2 to $5. That might not sound like much, but it’s going to cost $33 a night to sleep on the ground in Miracle Beach Provincial Park. Over a long weekend, that would total $99.

Add on the cost of travel, food and other necessities, and camping is no longer a cheap option for young families, or young adults working minimum-wage jobs.

According to the Ministry of Environment, this is the first province-wide increase in camping fees since 2010. The varied rate increases take into account local demand and economic conditions, as well as private camping availability.

The province collected about $17 million from its park and recreation fees last year, while spending $22 million on direct park operating costs.

Meanwhile, campsite use is on the rise in B.C. since the introduction of an online reservation service. Discover Camping handled 133,000 reservations last year, nearly a 10 per cent increase over 2013.

Campgrounds get families outdoors, together. They are where kids learn to respect nature, to start a fire, where they chop wood and swim in the lake, roast marshmallows and gaze at the stars.

They also attract tourists, who spend money in town.

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“No, I think minimum wage should be regionally adjusted. The cost of living in Vancouver is higher then Houston, so we shouldn’t

be required to pay the same minimum wage. If it goes up, it’s just going to hurt

businesses.

Shannon ClarkeAccountant

“There’s two parts. I think everybody should be able

to make a living wage, and especially in cities $10.25 isn’t enough. However, if it goes up to $15 it will really hurt small businesses and there might be

loss of employment. If it does go up it should be small increases, because small businesses won’t be able to adjust. It would put

small businesses under.

Tom EuvermanStore owner

“I’m in favour of increasing minimum wage,

but not in one big jump, otherwise the price of

everything else will just go up overnight too.

It should be over a period of time. Right now, people are just unable to live off

of minimum wage.”

Mine inspections beefed up in B.C.

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

The Mount Polley mine dam failed be-cause of an over-looked glacial material layer in the foundation and a series of steep additions that eventu-ally overcame it, an in-dependent engineering review has concluded.

“Basically the weight of the dam was too much for the weak materials in the foun-dation to bear,” said U.S. consulting engi-neer Steven Vick, one of three experts called in to examine the fail-ure that caused the dam to breach and fail in August 2014.

The report con-

cludes that the con-crete-like glacial till material in the base of the dam wasn’t under-stood in enough detail when the dam was designed and built in 1997. Later raising of the dam to hold more water and tailings weakened the base layer and led to the failure.

Vick said the addi-tions to the dam were built at a steeper slope than the original dam, and plans to buttress the area were delayed until it was too late.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the report shows there were no warning signs, and no surface inspections could have detected the problem

that was overlooked in the design and original construction.

Two more investigations of

the mine failure are pending. Bennett said

the Chief Inspector of Mines is likely to release his report by this summer, and the Conservation Of� cers’ Service will also report when its investigation is complete.

Bennett said the government is willing to see the Mount Polley mine reopen, but the other investigations must be complete � rst. The parent company Imperial Metals has applied to use an existing pit to store tailings and resume operations without using the original tailings pond again.

“This was a horrible accident,” Bennett said. “We now know how it happened.”

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The B.C. government is moving to restore con� dence in its mine inspection system with a $6 million budget increase and a new of� ce dedicated to overseeing major mines.

Premier Christy Clark announced the changes Monday

at the annual B.C. Association for Mineral Exploration conference in Vancouver. The mon-ey comes from contin-gency funds in the cur-rent budget, and will be added to the base budget of the Ministry of Energy and Mines for future years.

Mine inspections have been under scrutiny since the collapse of the tailings

dam at Mount Polley copper-gold mine near Williams Lake last summer. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett at � rst insisted that geotechnical inspections of large B.C. mines were unaffected by budget cuts that reduced inspections of gravel mining and other operations, but Monday’s announcement tells a

different story.“Since 2011, we’ve

made signi� cant im-provements to increase geotechnical inspec-tions, hire additional staff and reduce the turnaround time for notice of work per-mits,” Bennett said in a statement after the premier’s announce-ment.

NDP leader John Horgan said the pre-mier’s announcement

appears to be in prepa-ration for what he ex-pects will be “a very damning report” on the Mount Polley situ-ation, which is subject to multiple investiga-tions after the earth dam around its tail-ings pond abruptly breached and released millions of tonnes of water and mine tail-ings.

Horgan said it’s un-usual for any govern-

ment to fund essential work like mine inspec-tions out of contin-gency funds, and he’s not convinced that it really has been hap-pening. The govern-ment refused opposi-tion calls to release all provincial mine inspection records, in-stead appointing an independent expert panel to review the Mount Polley events.

Bennett visited

Alaska in November to reassure state of-� cials and � shermen about B.C. mining oversight, after the province issued an en-vironmental certi� cate to develop a major metal ore deposit near the Alaska border.

The ministry ex-pects to collect an ex-tra $3 million a year from additional fees collected from work-ing mines.

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“No, I don’t think it should go up. It will affect everything and the stores will just have to absorb the extra wage cost. All the prices will go up at

cornerstores and fast food places and other stores. It won’t give anyone any

more disposable income, it will just increase costs.”

Ministry of EnvironmentTailings dam at Mount Polley mine has been modified since the Aug. 4 breach to contain further flow of tailings into Quesnel Lake.

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Houston Public Library Events: Kids, ages 7 and up, come over to the Houston Public Library on Friday, February 6 for a Snow Sculpture Contest from 1-3PM. See what awesome creation you can make and maybe win a prize! Hope to see you there! Story Time – Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. • Junior Literary Society – Thursday afternoons from 2:30 to 4: 30 • Mark Zagwyn Photography – Friday, February 13 from noon to 4:30 p.m. • Book Club – Thursday, February 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info on above events please contact the library @250-845-2256.

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By Flavio NienowBlack Press

TransCanada repre-sentatives, Dave Kmet and Kiel Giddens, made a presentation to the Burns Lake council on Jan. 27, 2015, about the proposed Coastal Gaslink Pipeline proj-ect.

The presentation provided council with an update on the pro-posed project, as well as TransCanada’s lat-est efforts to develop partnerships with mu-nicipalities and First Nations.

Kmet said that since the start of the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline proj-ect, TransCanada has been committed to holding at least eight public information ses-sions per year for each community.

“During these in-formation sessions, we heard that communi-

ties would like to see more training oppor-tunities and employ-ment, so we have been developing partner-ships with colleges and Aboriginal organiza-tions.”

Kmet said Transcanada is now close to signing an agreement with the College of New Caledonia. The deal would support stu-dents through trades bursaries, provide equipment upgrades and increase the variety of programs offered at regional campuses.

Annette Stevens, communications man-ager for the College of New Caledonia, con-firmed that the college is close to signing a deal with TransCanada. Stevens anticipates the deal will be signed within the next couple of weeks. She said the college will provide

further details about the agreement once the deal is signed.

Kmet said TransCanada has also been trying to help students in other ways. Three schools in Northern B.C. have been taking advan-tage of a daily healthy meal thanks to a partnership between

TransCanada and the Breakfast Club of Canada.

The representatives also emphasized that TransCanada is ensur-ing their contractors will hire locally.

“We are requiring each of our contrac-tors to provide us with local participa-tion plans, and we will

make sure that it will be implemented.”

Coastal GasLink Pipeline Limited, a wholly-owned subsid-iary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing to develop a natural gas pipeline from northeast B.C., near Dawson Creek, to the west coast of B.C., near Kitimat, to

serve export markets. The 650-km pipeline would pass through south of Burns Lake.

The project was first announced in June 2012; initial pub-lic engagement with municipalities and First Nations took place in the fall of 2012; in January 2014, TransCanada applied for an Environment Assessment (EA) cer-tificate; the EA cer-tificate was issued in October 2014 with 32 conditions.

“Getting our EA certificate was a huge milestone for the proj-ect,” said Kmet.

Since the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline is still a proposed proj-ect, TransCanada still needs to take a few steps to make sure this project becomes a real-ity.

One of the required

steps involves a per-mit from the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission. TransCanada expects that decision to be made in the spring of 2015. Another step will be the final invest-ment decision from LNG Canada. This decision is expected to be made by January 2016.

“In the meantime, we will continue to progress with our plan-ning of engagement, and will continue the development of all the plans required under the EA certificate,” said Kmet. “The Coastal Gaslink Pipeline proj-ect remains on track with its planning and regulatory schedule.”

TransCanada plans to host a public infor-mation session about the proposed pipeline project in Burns Lake in April 2015.

TransCanada close to signing deal with College of New Caledonia

By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today

Someone slashed the four tires of a vehicle on Hagman Crescent at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 24. Sgt. Rose says they are looking for evidence to arrest the suspect. Anyone with information can contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

***Several tools were

stolen from a vehicle parked on Olsson Road sometime in the two weeks before Jan. 28. Sgt. Rose says a Mastercraft impact wrench, Stanley socket set and a Mastercraft drill were all stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

***A male and female

were � ghting on the overpass on the east side Houston at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 22. RCMP Sgt. Rose says the male was arrested as he was in breach of no-contact conditions. He’ll face charges later this month.

***A driver hit the ditch

on Highway 118 near Shoulder Mountain at 1 p.m. Jan. 23. Sgt. Rose says the driver wasn’t injured, vehicle damage was minor and the cause of the accident is believed to be icy roads.

***Police arrested a

wanted male at a store at 10 a.m. Jan. 24. Sgt. Rose says the male was held in custody to face charges in court.

***A vehicle slid off the

wet Highway 16 near McKilligan Road at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 24. Sgt. Rose says the driver wasn’t injured and a tow truck pulled out the vehicle which was not damaged. The accident was during the heavy rain Jan. 24.

***Police arrested

several drunk passengers who were kicked out of a vehicle on Highway 16 near Barrett Station Road at 10 p.m. Jan. 26. Sgt. Rose says they were held in custody until sober and ticketed for being drunk in public.

***Police arrested a

male for assault at a home on Hagman Crescent at 1:40 a.m. Jan. 27. Sgt. Rose says the male also in

breach of no contact conditions and was sentenced to 60 days jail for breach.

***Police got report at

midnight about excess noise at an apartment on Sullivan Way Jan. 29. Sgt. Rose says this was the second report in a matter of hours, so the apartment owners were ticketed for excess noise.

***Police had 55 calls

for service in seven days, including four bylaw and three traf� c complaints, and two abandoned 9-1-1 calls and two false alarms.


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Schools in Houston and Smithers are seeing dropping enrolment.

Discussion at the recent school board meeting revealed that next years budget will take a hit if the 15-year trend continues.

There are 118 fewer students in Bulkley Valley schools than in December 2013.

That represents $1.1 million less in funding, said Board Vice Chair Frank Farrell.

He says schools the drop in enrolment is from declining birth rates, but so far the school district is finding ways to keep programming from being negatively affected.

Schools running courses to include students from other schools is one way they’re doing that.

“We have a mechanics course in Houston for example, and we’re busing people from Smithers to go into that course,” said Farrell.

“I think more of that might occur in the future.”

A pickup hit a moose on Highway 16 near Forsyth Road at 8 a.m. Jan .23. RCMP Sgt. Rose says the moose flipped over the truck and was killed, but the driver wasn’t injured and the vehicle damage was moderate.

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By Mark WestSubmitted

There has never been a better time to train to become a profession-al cook.

With thousands of job opportunities on the horizon, Northwest Community College and Houston Secondary School have teamed up to deliver one of the best culinary arts program in our region.

“This is an exciting opportunity for high school students,” says Scott Jackson, Principal of Houston Secondary School. “The professional cook program develops a student’s potential at many creative and academic levels, and provides an alterna-tive means to earn enough credits to grad-uate. Students who � nd learning in a nor-mal classroom setting dif� cult, often thrive in the Professional Cook program due to the hands-on environment. It’s incredible what these students learn to cook, every-thing from delicious main courses, soups, baked goods and of course my favorite, desserts. I’m sure I put on 20 pounds ev-ery time we host this program. We are even busing students in from Smithers Secondary School to Houston for this pro-gram, including my own daughter!”

Avi Sternberg, NWCC cook instruc-tor is passionate about his trade and is excited about sharing his knowledge and skills with the next generation. Not only is he an exceptional cook but Avi is also a published author and expert in a style of Japanese cooking known as Kaiseki, where seven to ten � ne dishes are served to exacting standards.

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Dominic Vincent, a cooking student, is super stoked about starting this program.

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The Bulkley Stikine District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the 2015/2016 fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2015.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Smithers will receive invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

Any individuals who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up to date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

Full details of equipment, including serial number and proof of ownership, are required for registration.

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Wolf cull to save Telkwa caribou

would be prematureBy Alicia Bridges

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The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is investi-gating the impacts of wolves on the Telkwa caribou herd, but a spokesperson said ex-tending its wolf cull to this region would be premature.

The province an-nounced on Jan. 15 it was starting a cull of up to 160 wolves in the South Peace region to save threat-ened caribou herds.

Wolves are among the factors being in-vestigated in the de-cline of a small herd of caribou in the Telkwa region, whose population dropped dramatically between 1965 and 1995.

The ministry said

an increased human presence in their hab-itat, predator popula-tions and an increase in low-elevation habi-tat were among the potential causes.

Local monitoring of the Telkwa moun-tain region is focused on the number of caribou, humans and wolves.

Caribou move-ments are already be-ing tracked with GPS collars and an aerial survey will be con-ducted in late winter to count the animals and look into calf survival rates.

The ministry wants to expand its monitoring to include wolves. This would involve putting GPS collars on the preda-tors to learn more about how much time they spend near the

caribou or using hu-man-created trails.

The ministry is not ruling out a cull in Telkwa but says it would be premature because it’s not clear if wolves are the pri-mary cause of the caribou decline.

There are an esti-mated 2,450 wolves in the Skeena region but only a small number of those share habitat with the Telkwa caribou herd.

“We do not have speci� c data on wolf population levels or pack sizes in the Telkwa area, but this research will help yield that informa-tion, as well as their movement patterns relative to the Telkwa caribou herd’s range,” a spokesperson for the ministry said.

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When the B.C. gov-ernment last resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat.

In the B.C. tradi-tion, sensation-seek-ing urban media and protesters led the way. An outraged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With a metre of snow and

temperatures dipping to -40, they didn’t get far, but public senti-ment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife bi-ologists.

This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the chop-pers and rifles are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters who face this grim task.

The South Selkirk mountain caribou herd, which ranges between B.C., Idaho and Washington, has

been the target of in-tensive conservation efforts by govern-

ments on both sides of the border. Six of the remaining 18 ani-

mals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two more since last spring.

Targeted hunting and trapping haven’t been sufficient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts.

There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham herd the largest at about 700. It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt Pine herd is down to one bull, effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region.

It’s long been ac-cepted that resource roads, logging and

recreational trail use have increased herd disruption and preda-tor access through what would otherwise be seamless bush and deep snow.

Snowmobiles and even back-country skiers can shift the balance. Smithers-area outdoor enthu-siasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the caribou herd is down to fewer than 20 ani-mals. Local hunting and snowmobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will al-ways be yahoos who chase animals for fun.

A mountain cari-bou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares from logging and road-building, includ-ing most of the core habitat of the South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to pro-tect habitat.

Strategies include transplanting ani-mals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic di-versity, and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves.

The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with managed hunting and trapping to protect livestock while pre-serving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide range.

This context is seldom reported by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explaining issues but rather em-barrassing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stop-logging-mining-energy crowd, which is seen as popu-lar with urban view-ers.

Remember the spotted owl, with the fringe of its range ex-tending into southern B.C.? Our branch-plant enviros mar-keted that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shut-tered to “save” them.

Now they’re shoot-ing invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is important.

I suppose we’ll never know what dif-ference the 1980s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban en-viro-donations.

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We moved a number of times when I was a child. The house we lived in the longest was the one I remembered best. Dad said it was originally supposed to be a chicken coop but because of the immediate need of shelter, the builders changed their minds and turned it into a house. One problem with this was that they had not built it on a solid foundation. It was built on a ring of logs resting on the ground. I remember looking at the rotting logs from our cellar. The house was slowly sinking into the ground as the logs rotted. It was built on a very poor foundation thus the whole building was vulnerable and temporary at best.

Does it seem like life is falling apart? Are we worried about what is going to happen tomorrow? Is there really anything we can be sure of when everything around us seems to be sinking? Can we � nd a sure foundation that will hold no matter what?

Jesus said we are building a sure foundation when we come to him, listen to him and follow him. (Luke 6:47,48; Proverbs 3:5-8)) He reassures us that He is actually the sure foundation we can trust to build our life upon. He is the one who gives us true wisdom.

If we do not come to him, we are left to live life on our own, it is impossible for us to gain anything from him when we refuse him. “Only fools say in their heart, ‘There is no God.’” Psalm 14:1 NLT

If we come to him but only listen, we still are not building a sure foundation, as no real change is happening in our life. Wisdom without action is not wisdom at all! (Romans 2:13-16) “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise you are only fooling yourselves.” James 1:23 NLT

But if we come to him, listen to him and obey him, then we will build a sure foundation for our life and for eternity.

“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11 NIV

Submitted by Ken Penner

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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If you’ve ever had a car insurance claim greeted with suspicion by ICBC, there are a few hundred reasons for that attitude.

B.C.’s basic car insurance monopoly has released a report on fraud attempts from 2014, part of an estimated 10 to 15 per cent of insurance claims it says involve fraud or exaggeration. During the year, ICBC investigators referred 131 cases to Crown prosecutors for charges, with convictions in nine out of 10 of them.

ICBC highlighted some of the efforts to obtain insurance coverage that should not have been paid, and how investigators

responded.• A customer

reported his truck was stolen at a movie theatre. The vehicle was recovered, burnt. A vehicle inspection showed the burnt truck had serious mechanical problems, contrary to what the customer told ICBC. The customer’s cellphone records revealed that he was at the scene where the burnt vehicle was found.

The customer pleaded guilty to providing a false statement, was � ned $4,000 and ordered to pay ICBC back more than $3,000 for investigative and claims costs.

• A customer who was prohibited from driving claimed his vehicle had been stolen

at the time it was involved in a three-vehicle crash. Forensic testing of residue on the vehicle’s driver-side airbag revealed a DNA match to the customer and proved he was the driver at the time of the crash. The customer was found guilty of providing a false statement, � ned $1,000 and ordered to pay ICBC back more than $18,000 in claims costs and total loss payments for the other two vehicles involved.

• A customer told ICBC his Honda Civic was parked outside his home when it was struck by an unknown vehicle that � ed the scene. Damage was not consistent with a hit-and-run and paint � ecks matching the customer’s Civic were

found embedded in a vehicle from another hit-and-run claim.

When confronted with this evidence, the driver of the Civic admitted to making a false claim, as he had � ed the crash scene after his vehicle struck another. Fine: $1,000, plus $5,600 in claim and repair costs.

• A customer with only basic insurance and an expired driver’s licence rear-ended another vehicle. The customer asked the driver in the other vehicle to tell ICBC the crash happened a day later so she could buy optional insurance, which would cover the damage to her vehicle. The other driver refused.

The underinsured customer then bought

optional insurance on her way home from the crash. She was assessed the $7,400 cost of repairs to both vehicles.

ICBC frauds include fires, faked crashesHouston Christian School alumni competed in a tournament to raise money for the school. They raised over $1,000 towards the school.

BASKETBALL Fundraiser Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today

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1.855.678.7833 @localworkbc/localwork-bc


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

For a l l the r ight reasons

C A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T Y

Commercial Controls TechnicianAre you looking for a career filled with constant learning? Looking for new challenges?

North Central Plumbing and Heating is presently looking to add a Commercial Controls Technician to join our Team.

You are at least a 2nd year electrical apprentice with commercial experience and excellent communication and organizational skills. You have a passion for learning new technology and an interest in green energy. Familiarity with common computer programs such as MS Office or Open Office is an asset. Previous experience with Direct Digital Control systems would be beneficial, but not a requirement. Training will be provided for the right applicant. This is a full time, permanent position with lots of potential for advancement.

Please forward your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to Jim Dewar via email at [email protected] No phone calls or in person drops please.

WWW.NCH.CA

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

Cadence Jubb would like to welcome

her Brother

Kelton Richard Joseph

to the growing family of Megan & Brad Jubb.

Born in Smither’s Hospital.

Weight: 8.7 lbs • Height: 19 1/3”Born January 20, 2015 at 12:03amMother: Megan DennisFather: Brad Jubb

Career Opportunities

Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

DRIVERS WANTEDAZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime

• Paid Travel & Lodging• Meal Allowance

• 4 Weeks Vacation• Excellent Benefi ts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com,

careers & then choosethe FastTRACK Application.

Haircare Professionals

Announcements

Place of Worship

HOUSTON & AREA CHURCH

DIRECTORYHouston

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 pm

Sunday 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

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 ANONYMOUSMeetings are at the Houston United Church, Monday and Thursday at 7:00pm. Contact number is:1-877-644-2266

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Pen-ny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certifi cate Pro-gram at Langara College in Vancouver. Application dead-line April 30, 2015. Send appli-cations: [email protected] More information avail. online: www.bccommunitynews.com /our-programs/scholarship.

Travel

TravelRV LOT rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertain-ment. Reserve by 02/14/2015. www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593

Employment

Business Opportunities

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000+ per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full De-tails call now 1-866-668-6629. 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.

Births


Employment


NEW YEAR, new career! Can-Scribe Medical Transcription graduates are in high demand. Enrol today and be working from home in one year! Email: [email protected]. Call 1-800-466-1535. Website: www.canscribe.com.

Help WantedCommunity Health Nurse

sought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625

Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfi tter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: [email protected]

Births


Employment

Home Stay FamiliesHOST FAMILIES needed! Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT vol-unteering in your community July/August. www.nya.ca or Toll-Free 1-866-212-2307.

Medical/DentalMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is 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!

Haircare Professionals


Employment

Medical/Dental

RN’s & LPN’sAre You currently

employed or retired? NEED EXTRA CASH!

Causal RN’s & LPN’s need-ed for in home 1 on 1 pediat-ric respite care in Smithers.

Offering Union wages, paid training, gas mileage

and full support.E-mail resume to:

[email protected] fax: 1.250.762.9898

Attention: Connie Penner

Trades, TechnicalCLIMBER/BUCKET operator needed immediately for tree service company in the Fraser Valley. $35.00/hr based on ex-perience. [email protected]

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OUR POLICYHouston Today reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject any classified ad not meeting our standards. No refunds on Classifieds Ads.AGREEMENT - It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Houston Today (Black Press Group Limited) in the event of failure to publish an advertisement in or the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion or the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising. All claims of errors in advertising must be received by the publisher within 2 days after the first publication.All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher.The Houston Today reminds advertisers that under Provincial legislation, no person shall use or circulate any form of application for employment, publish or cause to be published an advertisement in connection with employment or prospective employment, or make any written or verbal inquiry of an applicant that (a) expresses, either directly or indirectly any limitation, specification or preference as to race, religion, colour, sex, martial status, age, ancestry, or place of origin or a person; or (b) requires an applicant to furnish any information concerning race, religion, colour, ancestry, place of origin or political belief. In order to be credited for any mistakes the Houston Today is responsible for, corrections must be made before the second insertion.

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



FIND EVERYTHING YOUNEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Cadence Jubb would like to welcome

her Brother

Kelton Richard Joseph

to the growing family of Megan & Brad Jubb.

Born in Smither’s Hospital.

Weight: 8.7 lbs • Height: 19 1/3”Born January 20, 2015 at 12:03amMother: Megan DennisFather: Brad Jubb


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e-mail: [email protected]

Lia Long250-845-1147

Call 250-845-7325www.realtor.ca

The Hometown Experts with a World of Experience®

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• Spacious 5 bedroom home backing onto a greenbelt for added privacy with many recent renovations. Two minute walk to schools right out the back door.• Gorgeous new kitchen with dark cherry cabinets. New fl ooring throughout the main. Windows and furnace have been replaced.• New shingles in 2013. Very open fl oor plan with lots of natural light. • Basement features a huge rec-room with woodstove, great money saver for northern winters, 3rd bathroom, spacious bedroom, storage and a workshop! Fenced backyard with a large sundeck. Single garage. • Lots of parking, storage shed and wood shed. All appliances included. • Call Lia to view, 250-845-1147.

• Cute and cozy 3 bedroom mobile with additions on just over 5 acres, minutes from town!• Updates include fl ooring, kitchen countertops and paint. • Large mud room with wood stove, den & family room, 1.5 bathrooms. • Newer vinyl siding on the additions. Well maintained, inside and out. • New 16x16 shop/shed, new fencing, fi re pit.• Established yard with fl ower beds and a vegetable garden. • Covered sundeck. All appliances and window coverings included.

• 5 bedroom tastefully decorated, 2 bath home located minutes from the schools! • Many updates including paint, fl ooring, bathrooms, countertops & stainless appliances. • Outside basement entry, sundeck, carport, private treed, fenced yard. • All appliances included. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

LOCATION AND SAVINGS!!!

THE AMBIENCE OF OLD & NEW!

AFFORDABLE OUT OF TOWN!!

$159,900

• Own a part of history in this updated charming home on a 60 X 100 lot located in the downtown area.• Main fl oor features a huge country kitchen with dark cherry cabinets and an island and eating bar. Master features a full en-suite. • Large foyer with another full bath off of it-all completely updated.• Full basement, partly fi nished with a wood stove and a pellet stove.• Laundry with a laundry tub, 2 bedrooms and lots of room to make a cozy family room in the basement. Large sundeck in the back, alley access 12x12 shed. Vinyl siding and windows. F/S & washer included.• Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY!!!!

#JobPostingsFollow us on Twitter for the latest local job postings in BC. @LocalWorkBC

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: The Estate of EUGENE LUND, deceased, formerly of 2275 Poutlon Ave., Houston, BC.

NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of EUGENE LUND, Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Chau Ly, PO Box 1276, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 on or before the 14th day of February 2015, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Chau Ly, Executor

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0189

Please be advised that Fairlead Log Company Ltd. is proposing to remove 51 hectares of private land from Woodlot License W0189 located in the vicinity of Aiken Creek.

Inquiries/comments regarding this proposal must be submitted to Rob Turner, Box 487, Telkwa, B.C. V0J 2X0 by March 15, 2015.

Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Rob Turner at 250 846 9592.

FOR RENTMountain View Motel

Monthly & WeeklyBachelor & 1Bedroom Suites

(Furnished Or Unfurn.)Incl. All Util. Cable, Internet & Phone

(Resp. Peop, .N/P, N/S) Ref. Req.E-Mail - [email protected]

Call Terry 778-210-1703 Or 250-847-9009

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]

For Sale By Owner

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.

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

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Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

GRAINSCREENING

PELLETSDelivery available Houston to Williams Lake.

Call 250.567.8780

PetsStd POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsBUD HAYNES & Ward’s Fire-arms Auction. Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. One Man’s Collection, store disper-sal, case lots, ammo, etc. Consign now. Catalogue w/pictures online. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.WardsAuctions.com.

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 available online: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT or call 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.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel at 1-800-668-5422 or on-line: www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Real Estate

Houses For Sale

Rooms for Rent

Legal Notices

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

For Sale By Owner

Rooms for Rent

Legal Notices

WHERE DO YOU TURN

YOUR NEWSPAPER:The link to your community

TO LEARNWHAT’S

ON SALE?

HIGHWAY 16

for only...

$7888+GST

3 lines (No changes) runs 1 week

in all 9 papers

Regional Classifieds

P.O. Box 899, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0Phone: 250-845-2890

Fax: [email protected]

www.houston-today.com

BUYING... SELLING... TRADING?

Have your classified ad running in....

Houston Today

Smithers Interior News

Terrace Standard

Kitimat Sentinel

Prince Rupert Northern View

Northern Connector

Lakes District News

Vanderhoof Omineca Express

& Fort St. James Caledonia Courier

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]

Early DeadlineNotice...

Our office will be closed on

Monday, February 9th.

Due to the upcoming Family Day holiday,the deadlines for the

February 11th paperwill be

Thursday, February 5th

at 12:00 noonfor all advertising &

editorial submissions.

Upstairs, Houston Mall • Phone: 250-845-2890www.houston-today.com

Happy Family Day!

You paidhow much!?#ShouldaUsedHouston

HelpWanted HelpWanted

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


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Top Choice Chicken BreastsBoneless, Skinless, 4 kg

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699

Aylmer TomatoesAssorted Varieties8x796 ml

899

Western Family Mushrooms Pieces and Stems12x284 ml

999Kraft StrawberryJamor Raspberry, 500 ml

399

Catelli Lasagna NoodlesAssorted Varieties, 375-500 g

2 for 500

Tassimo Coffee PodsAssorted Varieties & Sizes

599 - 999

Gain Flings Laundry Pods90 count

1999Gain Fabric Softener Sheets120 count

548

Western Family Paper Towel12 roll

998

Emma Extra VirginOlive Oil1 litre

599

Kraft ParmesanCheese 500 g

998

Hunt’s Tomato SauceWorks out to .83 each12x398 ml

699

Western Family Hot Chocolate1.8 kg

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Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Squares1.18 kg

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Kale Bunches

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All Apples

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Catelli Spaghetti4.2 kg

899

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Whole Boneless Pork Tenderloin 8.13 / kg

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699

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2 for 500

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Blue Cod FilletsFrozen, 8.36 per kg

.79 /lb

Boneless Skinless Chicken ThighsSuperpack, 11.00 / kg

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