Houston Today, March 11, 2015

By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today

Houston council will continue pursuing 24/7 health care for Houston.

“It’s still a priority,” said Mayor Shane Brienen.

“We’re an industrial community, so a lot of people are

working at night in the backcountry. We did lose some jobs… but [24/7 health care] is still something we want. It’s just a matter of what form it will be in.”

Brienen says council is still discussing what 24/7 care might look like, whether

it’s partnering with paramedics and giving them better training, or getting a nurse practitioner, or something else.

“We’ll see if there’s something in other communities our size that’s working,” Brienen said.

On February 6, Northern Health

released a review of Houston services which said that 24/7 health care was not feasible for Houston.

Asked what he thought of the review, Brienen says he wasn’t sure.

“They sort of say in there that Houston people don’t want [24/7 care], but that’s

not the feeling I get when I talk to people… I’ve had a lot of people talk to me who say that it’s still a priority for them.”

Brienen says “it’s important for everybody, but especially for the industry people and seniors.”

Houston council is meeting with Northern Health in April to go over the review and ask questions.

GETTING DOCTORS

Mayor Shane Brienen says the obvious key issue for

Houston is the need for doctors.

“The doctor shortage needs to be addressed. We’re going to look at a better program between the District and Northern Health for doctor recruitment,” Brienen said.

Morice timber review delayed

Houston 24/7 health care still a District priority


Houston’s forest industry is gearing up for the announcement of the Morice Timber Supply Review (TSR) this month.

The review will determine how much timber can be harvested in the Morice Timber Supply Area, which runs from Babine Lake to Ootsa and Whitesail Lakes.

By setting the annual allowable cut (AAC), it has the potential to signi� cantly impact the forest industry in Houston.

“This is probably one of the more important TSR decisions the Morice has had. It will set the harvest level for the next � ve years,” said Houston Councillor Jonathan Van Barneveld.

“Since the mountain pine beetle, the dead pine could potentially limit the

amount of timber available in the future, which could drop our annual harvest levels…

“It’s been projected that if the cut does have to drop, it may only decrease by 20 percent, but we have to wait to � nd out.”

The review process started January 2013. That data package was released July 2013 and the public discussion paper went out April 2014.

The � nal Morice TSR announcement was expected last week Monday, but delayed for up to ten days.

Vivian Thomas, C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Director for Ministry of Forests, says they expect the annual allowable cut decision before the end of the month.

Houston Canfor is hosting a Public Advisory Group meeting on April 2 to discuss the Timber Supply Inventory Updates and Canfor’s shadow analysis.

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Council budgets money to lobby for 24/7 healthBy Jackie Lieuwen

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At the � nance meeting last Tuesday, Houston council budgeted up to $10,000 in 2015 towards lobbying for 24/7 health care and more community services.

Director of Finance William Wallace told council that staff esti-mate they would need $7,500 if council chose to hire a consultant to verify information from health or govern-ment bodies or to � nd new ways to get more health care resources from governments.

It could also be used to lobby for more

community services, which is another council priority.

Mayor Shane Brienen says they don’t know how they’ll use the money, they just want it available in the budget if needed.

Jackie Lieuwen/Houston TodayThe District of Houston council budgeted $10,000 for lobbying for more health care in 2015. The issue was discussed and decided at a finance meeting last Tuesday.

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consultant to varify health information.


The Houston Hospice Society is funding the purchase of a $20,000 bladder scanner for the Houston Health Centre.

“It’s so awesome,” said Sally Sullivan, Houston Health Centre Coordinator.

“For quality of care, the less invasive procedures that we have to have for people the better.”

Sullivan says the scanner will limit the need for catheterization, which is a more painful and invasive procedure for diagnosing bladder concerns.

Using the scanner instead of

catheterization will also decrease risk of infection - particularly for elderly people who are more vulnerable.

“There has been many cases when it would have been bene� cial to have [this equipment].

“It’s a much more friendly approach, with the same or better outcome.”

The idea of getting the bladder scanner for Houston was stimulated by a conversation between Sullivan and the Houston Hospice Society.

Lindsay Van Barneveld, Houston Hospice Chair, says their purpose is to support people and families with end-of-life care. They also

lend equipment and give grief support.

The bladder scanner is important for those in respite

or palliative care as it allows for bladder diagnosis without risk of infection, she said.

Sullivan applied for funding for the bladder scanner through the Bulkley Valley Health Care and Hospital Foundation.

Through the Foundation, Houston Hospice was able to directly fund the $20,000 scanner for

Houston. “The Houston

Hospice Society is glad to donate for the purchase of a bladder scanner, which will provide a new service at the Houston Health Centre,” said Van Barneveld.

Sullivan says the scanner is expected in the next few months.

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24/7 healthAs suggested in

the Houston Health Review, council is con-sidering a partnership to help promote the town and show what Houston has to offer.

Brienen says council is involved in doctor recruit-ment through the Community, Health, Education and Social Services Committee

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mittee of council which is an amalga-mation of the previ-ous Health Committee and Community Services and Worker Transition Pillars.

Open to the public, their next meeting is March 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the council chambers at the District of Houston.

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Bladder scanner for Houston Health Centre

Jackie Lieuwen/Houston TodayThe Houston Hospice Society donated $20,000 through the Bulkley Valley Health Care and Hospital Foundation to buy a bladder scanner for Houston. Above are Lindsay Van Barneveld, Chair of Houston Hospice; Ted Bobb, Chair of the Bulkley Valley Health Care and Hospital Foundation; and Sally Sullivan, Houston Health Centre Coordinator.

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e-cigarettesThe B.C. government is tightening its

regulations to ban the sale of electron-ic cigarettes to minors and use of the

smoking substitute in workplaces, restaurants and other indoor public spaces.

Health Minister Terry Lake said changes he introduced in the B.C. legislature Thursday will treat the battery-powered devices like tobacco products, meaning they may not be displayed in stores or used in enclosed spaces where oth-ers are present. That will include private vehicles with children inside.

Lake said he expects the new regulations to be in effect within a year, after consulting with the industry and giving sellers time to adjust to the new rules.

“This doesn’t ban e-cigarettes,” Lake said. “This means that children are protected from the sale and from being exposed to e-cigarettes, and those who don’t want to be subjected to the vapours from e-cigarettes are protected as well.

“Essentially the same conditions that now apply to tobacco will apply to e-cigarettes, so in public places, indoor workplaces, school grounds and now health authorities as well.”

Lake said e-cigarettes may have potential as a quit-smoking aid, but they are currently unregu-lated and the liquid used in them may contain nicotine or other chemicals with health risks. The federal government has banned the sale of so-called “e-juice” containing nicotine, but it re-mains legal in the U.S. and Health Canada has received numerous reports that it is sold north of the border as well.

NDP health critic Judy Darcy said she sup-ports the restriction on e-cigarettes, but the lack of measures to prohibit � avoured tobacco prod-ucts is “a gaping hole” in the government’s bill.

Lake said he has been assured by federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose that federal reg-ulations are in the works to deal with � avoured tobacco.

“When you’re talking about the manufacture of cigars and cigarettes, it’s better to do that at a federal level, because obviously they’re not made in each individual province,” Lake said.

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

It was news to meLast week a young

woman living in Scotland posted a pic-ture online of a two-tone dress the mother of her engaged friend was planning to wear to the wedding. Under the close-up photo, her caption read: “guys please help me – is this dress white and gold, or blue and black? Me and my friends can’t agree and we are freak-ing the (bleep) out.”

The picture and question went viral to such an extent that millions of people, including celebrities, were responding on Facebook, Twitter and other social media.

It was also all over the news with many media outlets offer-ing a polling system to tally how many people viewed the dress as white and gold, like my husband and I did, or blue and black, like our children did. The results seemed evenly split for the most part, and that’s what I no-ticed when I posted the picture and question

on my own Facebook page.

While most people seemed to be having a jolly good time weigh-ing in with what they saw, baf� ed as to why we weren’t all seeing the identical colours, others were completely irritated.

“Nobody cares,” “It’s ugly,” “This isn’t news,” “This is stu-pid,” and “Enough al-ready” were just some of the sentiments I read repeatedly.

Obviously the colour of the dress wasn’t the only thing people were complete-ly divided on.

The reaction to this story becoming an in-ternet sensation was clearly mixed. I saw it as an entertaining distraction from the horrifying murder and mayhem that typically dominates the news. I found it engaging be-cause so many of us were asking the same questions. Why aren’t we all seeing the same thing? Who posted the original picture? How

did it go viral so fast? Why had this type of story not exploded in the news before? What was the actual colour of it in real life?

Those answers and more can easily be found online, but in case you don’t already know, the dress is blue and black. Interesting. So what else have I perceived so incor-rectly?

No, this was not hard hitting news. But, like most people, I welcome some enjoy-ment in my day and this � t in nicely. It also taught me some things I didn’t know.

I was intrigued to hear what my friend Susan thought, since she’s often complained about the negativity of traditional media. “If it bleeds it leads,” she’s groaned. “It’s so depressing.”

I thought she’d love the lighthearted dress debate. I was wrong - she was not impressed. She also disliked the extensive coverage a couple of escaped lla-

mas in Arizona were getting.

“Don’t you � nd them interesting or amusing?” I asked.

“No,” she said. “But even if I did, lla-mas on the loose and hideous dresses don’t belong on the news.”

I had to disagree. The public displayed tremendous interest in both these stories. They’re a good ex-ample of how people may want the serious journalism that could leave them feeling sad or angry, they’re more likely to pass along happy stuff.

An analysis of the social share counts of over 100 million arti-cles by Buzzsumo con-� rms this. The content discovery company presented the four most popular emo-tions invoked in viral stories as awe, laugh-ter, amusement and joy, whereas sadness and anger were among the least popular emo-tions, adding up to only seven per cent.

I can’t say I’m en-

tirely okay with these statistics. Sharing in-formation about cru-cial issues that require our help need to be circulated as well. Yet when we consider that the most read articles aren’t necessarily the most shared, and that we’re thoroughly inun-dated with tragic sto-ries from all over the world, it’s easy to see why we’d be attracted to something positive.

There needs to be a healthy balance between all types of reports, both good and bad. But much like beauty is in the eye of the beholder, news is in the mind of the observer.


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Pay down that student loan or else

Editor:

Re: Why cut taxes for the rich? (B.C. Views, Feb. 25).

I’m a senior with a defined-benefit pension plan and income splitting. I’m using the tax free saving accounts. I get a seniors’ discount on my property

tax. I can defer my property tax if I want and some point I may. I’m not wealthy, but comfortable.

Both the federal Conservatives and B.C. Liberals have reduced income taxes for me. Why would I disagree with their policies? We are the privileged generation – you may enjoy the

same privileges, in retirement, while they last.

Why the concern? Only because we have grandchildren who will be paying for the privileges and lifestyle that the B.C. Liberals and Conservatives think we deserve (for votes), with borrowed government money.

It’s called debt, and the B.C. Liberals

have doubled it in the last decade or so.

Bring back Premier Ralph Klein

from Alberta, in 20 years. By then I may

be gone, and the grandchildren will be working to pay the interest on the debts. There will likely be riots, as there were in Greece. Greece – still at 173 per cent debt to GDP after four years of austerity – too late for them to get out their own mess. My TFSA will suffer a bit when they

default.As my Grade

11 math teacher said, ”you can pay me now, or pay me later.” “Pay me later” sounds pretty good to the privileged generation. Hope you can join up soon – while it lasts.

Phil HarrisonComox, BC““We have grandchildren

who will be paying for [our] privilages and lifestyles.”

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

In a recent speech, Premier Christy Clark quipped that while teenagers tend to be lazy, there is a limit.

If your kid is still on the couch after age 30, she said, he’s not a teenager any more. “He’s a New Democrat.”

Clark’s ‘get off the couch and get a job’ message is now being translated into government policy. The B.C. government is using one of the few tools available to it to track down people who aren’t paying off their student loans, by linking defaulted debt to driver’s licence renewals.

There are

“hardship” provisions for those who don’t have a job. ICBC will only refuse to renew a driver’s licence or vehicle plates for those who have let their student debt go for a year without making some effort to deal with it.

Student debt collection is a long-standing problem for the province, with about $185 million currently on the books as defaulted and unpaid. Students naturally move around after completing their studies, and once the six-month grace period for beginning to repay student loans expires, � nding those who aren’t paying becomes a costly effort.

H i s t o r i c a l l y governments sent defaulted debt to collection agencies. Last year $17.3 million was collected.

How big is student debt these days? The subject was discussed brie� y in the legislature last week.

In question period, NDP leader John Horgan reminded the government that tuition fees have doubled over the past decade, and cited a Bank of Montreal estimate that the average university student emerges from a four-year program owing $35,000 in student loans.

With his usual modesty and tact, Advanced Education Minister Andrew

Wilkinson dismissed Horgan’s accusation that he is indifferent to the plight of students. Wilkinson noted that the Bank of Montreal surveyed 602 students across Canada, and only 78 of them were in B.C.

“To clarify this, and to address the cackling chickens on the other side, we have 430,000 students in our system,” Wilkinson said. “Some of them are part-time; some of them are on short courses. We have 180,000 students who are in the system full-time and eligible for student aid.

“Of those 180,000 students, 45,000 turn to the province for � nancial aid –

meaning that 75 per cent of students, more than what was quoted on the CBC yesterday, go through their education without incurring debt through the provincial student aid program.”

Whatever the amount owing is for an individual, it’s a debt that will be more dif� cult to avoid paying. The province has long used the withholding of driving privileges to collect unpaid provincial court � nes, and that was recently extended to those who are 90 days in arrears on $25 or more worth of Lower Mainland bridge tolls.

This student debt collection move follows efforts to

match up post-secondary funding to areas of employment demand. In an era where misguided university professors use their positions to organize violent protests against job-creating projects, the messages are similar.

Variations of this productivity theme are being heard from governments across North America. The baby boomers are retiring. We are bringing in temporary foreign workers, not because of some right-wing plot, but because too many people growing up in our society refuse to do an increasing range of jobs.

We have an education system

– and media – that encourages people to complain and make demands to get what they want. And we are seeing the results of all of this.

There was a U.S. president once who said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”

Tax cuts kick debt down the road

Letters to the Editor

Editor:The Feb. 11, 2015

issue of The Terrace Standard carried an article on its front page telling us the government has bought a years peace with Northwest Community College (NWCC) with a further $494,000 in funding for adult basic education.

In a letter to the editor in the same paper the chairperson for the NWCC students’ union tells us that, quote: “Keeping adult basic education free and accessible is

an important part of any jobs plan.”

My concern is, how can a publicly funded educational institution such as the Northwest Community College justify allowing possible foreign-funded politics (anti-Enbridge) to deny our youth and/or anyone wanting/needing to upgrade their skills through better education the opportunity by blaming the government for not providing enough funding from B.C.

taxpayers when the businesses that generate the tax economy and jobs our youth are seeking would happily contribute and can afford to contribute? A year or so ago NWCC was offered $15,0000 in bursaries to help students, which was then turned down after initially being accepted.

I � nd it strange the NWCC would refuse monetary support from any entity whose interest is in creating jobs as well as socio-economic well-being for our country and then turn around and

tell us the taxpayers we need to cough up more money to fund the college’s programs?

Where does the board of directors of at NWCC think our tax money comes from? Where was the student union when this no-strings attached private money was being offered to relieve some of the burden from taxpayers?

Where does the student union see jobs coming to meet students expectations, if they can afford to take a course to upgrade their skills and hiring potential that is, when the job

creators offering � scal support are rejected based on poorly thought through politics?

The USA is now the world leader in shale gas production and closing in on world leading oil production.

In North America our society is fast becoming a consuming society without the means to afford the products we depend on, more and more of our jobs exported offshore.

If they can afford to upgrade their work skills and/or education, where will the people earning

increased job skills work, in Mexico or Taiwan?

Let’s look at the � ip side of the college coin, otherwise known as the CNC or College of New Caledonia in Prince George.

Quote: “Stronger c o m m u n i t i e s . More jobs. More opportunity. Northern Gateway announces its $250,000.00 investment to support educational programming at the College of New Caledonia.

“The funds given to the CNC will be used to support education programming that

will allow students from rural, remote and Aboriginal communities the opportunity to take classes without having to leave their community.”

“The Digital Delivery Initiative (DDI) will synchronize i n s t r u c t o r - l e d lectures in real-time across multiple CNC campuses. Furthermore, students will be able to interact with one another at different campuses and actively participate in their learning.”

Fred Hawkshaw,Terrace, BC

College needs to expand horizons

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Progress in making sawmills saferBy Flavio Nienow

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W o r k S a f e B C has implemented 23 r e c o m m e n d at i o n s from the Review and Action Plan report, which was prepared by special adviser

Gordon Macatee.In his report,

Macatee gave 43 r e c o m m e n d at i o n s that were accepted by WorkSafeBC’s board of directors and Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and

Minister Responsible for Labour in July 2014.

T h e r e c o m m e n d at i o n s are to ensure that an investigation model is set up that will support both cause and prosecutorial investigations, ensure that B.C.’s sawmills are safe places to work, and ensure a world class inspection and investigation regime at WorkSafeBC.

Key milestones achieved since Macatee’s � rst progress report December 2014 include:

• Combustible dust. Considerable progress has been made to ensure employers address dust mitigation and control in the wood products m a n u f a c t u r i n g industry;

• Policies were updated to provide clarity and consistency in relation to the mitigation and control of wood dust and inspection protocols;

• A focused inspection of sawmills and pellet mills ran from Oct. 1, 2014 to Jan. 31, 2015. Over the

17-week period, results indicate that there has been a signi� cant improvement in compliance and that the wood m a n u f a c t u r i n g industry continues to take positive steps towards managing combustible dust in the long term for all types of mills;

• Industry has expressed support for establishing a health and safety association, which would support sharing of best practices and provide continued focus on training;

• T r a i n i n g . WorkSafeBC of� cers and managers have completed enhanced training in the major case management, i n v e s t i g a t i o n techniques, penalty process management and collaboration skills;

• The of� ce of the � re commissioner and the B.C. safety authority developed a memorandum of understanding to ensure WorkSafeBC is informed when there is a workplace � re in B.C.;

• F i r e Inspection and Prevention Initiative funding was extended by WorkSafeBC’s board of directors for two more years;

• D eve l o p i n g technology. Tools were developed to enable data sharing between partners and jurisdictions, which will help employer and industry leaders proactively plan for and manage emerging issues. Among other improvements, the employer safety planning toolkit, the serious injury guided dashboard and the industry safety information centre have all been developed or enhanced.

Macatee will continue to oversee the implementation of his recommendations until they are fully completed. His next progress report will be issued in April 2015.

M a c a t e e ’ s interim report on the WorkSafeBC Review and Action Plan, and the latest implementation status report are available at WorkSafeBC.com

Brandon Goold (far left)got third place racing in the Teck Northern Cup race held in Burns Lake in February. The 2.5 kilometre race was a competition in the Jackrabbits Bantam Boys Division.

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Houston’s Rebecca Ells wrestles the top girls in Canada at Nationals this April.

A grade 12 student, Ells won gold at the High School Wrestling Provincials in Vancouver Feb. 28.

With ten in her weight class, Ells fought and won three matches.

Houston Coach Don Roy says she wrestled really well.

“She’s small for that weight class [but] she beat all the girls - pinned them all,” he said.

Ells says the � nal match was one of the hardest of the season and a highlight of the weekend.

“It was fun to have a challenge,” she said.

Coach Roy says her key to victory was

patience. “She was real patient and just took what

was available when it was available and didn’t get herself in any bad situations,” he said.

“When you’re up against a bigger person that’s very important.”

“She wrestled her best and she wrestled well… anytime that happens - regardless of the outcome in the tournament - I’m happy,” he said.

Roy says Ells has a lot of strengths as a wrestler, particularly strength and speed.

“She’s quite aggressive, she doesn’t hold back.

“She’s really quick and she has good body position,” he said, adding that past � gure skating has given her good body awareness and balance.

She also has “good mental focus and she doesn’t beat herself,” he said.

“She’s pretty con� dent [and] she just gets down to the job and gets it done.”

Ells has been wrestling in the high school league for nearly three years, travelling to Smithers to continue in the league during the second half of the season.

“I really enjoy it,” she said.

“I had a natural talent for wrestling when I � rst started, so I just really wanted to develop in the sport. I love the level of intensity and that it’s very physical.”

Ells says it has also helped her develop leadership abilities though coaching elementary students and summer leadership camps.

Ells heads to the National Championship in New BrunswickApril 8.

She says it feels kind of unreal.“This kind of stuff happens to other

people,” she joked. But she’s excited. “It will be fun to travel so far for

wrestling,” she said.“It’s going to be a great learning

experience no matter what happens.”

Houston wrestler to compete in Nationals

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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.

Maintaining a healthy and strong financial institution is only one part of our mission. Our strong financial results have allowed us to build a very strong capital base. In addition to the patronage dollars ($598,439 in 2014) that we distribute in our communities, we also distributed over $220,000 in community support, economic development and marketing funds to community groups, individuals, and associations within our service areas. Bulkley Valley Credit Union’s Board of Directors has committed $100,000 over 5 years to the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre, for the Heart of the Hazeltons’ project.

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“Rebecca Ells (middle) won a gold medal at the High School Wrestling Provincials in Vancouver Feb. 28. Above she stands on the podium with second place winner Mayben Crabbe from Ucluelet, and third place winner Lauren Kazak from Coquitlam. Ells heads to wrestling Nationals in New Brunswick this April. Wendy Siemens/submitted photo

“This kind of stuff happens to other

people,”- Rebecca Ells

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Danny TressBurns Lake

“It’s fun and you make new friends I’ve been doing this for a very long time - 14 years. I like it”

What do you like about

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Special Olympic bowlers hit the Houston lanes

Vanessa Redwood Burns Lake

“It’s fun! I get strikes! I come every Wednesday”

Ryan George-Tom Houston

“I like getting strikes and spares! And I like the team I play with”

Carla Johnson Houston

“I like that I can bowl from my wheelchair because they have a ramp. It’s pretty awesome, and I like meeting other people with disabilities like me”

Special Olympics wrapped up with a party last week. The Club has been meeting at the Pleasant Valley Plaza every Wednesday since September, with four Houston bowlers, one from Smithers, and 20 from Burns Lake. Walking into the bowling lanes, it’s obvious how much everyone enjoys the bowling, laughter and high-fives at the program. Special Olympics is organized by Coach Jeannie Cramer, who has been running it in Houston for the last three years. Back L-R: are Brayden, Barb, Vanessa, Wolf, Jason, Ryan, Emma, Alan. Front L-R: Anthony, Ryan, Danny, Chad and Carla.

Trent Siemens and Rebecca Ells won medals at the High School Wrestling Provincials Feb. 27 and 28. Above: Trent Siemens stands proud with his fifth place medal and Coach Don Roy. Roy says Trent wrestled really well in a very competitive weight class, which included 19 boys and “some quality wrestlers.”Right: Rebecca Ells raises a hand of victory after defeating her opponent and earning the Provincial gold medal for high school wrestling. See page 7 for more.

Wrestling Provincials

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At 7:45 p.m. that day, the same male was reported for breaching conditions at a home on Pearson Road. Sgt. Rose says police found, arrest-ed and charged the male for five more counts of breach. At court, the male was convicted of four of the seven charges, and jailed for 45 days.

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But is there a place where some go, called hell? If there is such a place, what is it like? How can we be sure to escape this wretched place?

Jesus is very clear that there is a place called hell and it is not a place that anyone would want to go (Matthew 5:21,22; 7:13,14; 23:33; 25:31-46; Mark 9:42-50). It is described in God’s word, the Bible, as a place of eternal punishment, of torment and of burning sulphur (Revelation 20:10-15). Hell is de� nitely not a place where there will be a big party with all one’s friends.

God’s word is clear that it is our rebellion and sin that separate us from God. If our sins are not dealt with, then we will be eternally separated from God in hell. God’s Word says “For everyone has sinned, we all fall short of God’s glorious standard,” Romans 3:23 NLT. “For the wages of sin is death….” Romans 6:23 NLT. This death is not annihilation, as some may think, but as described by Jesus (see verses above) is an eternity of separation from God’s goodness in hell.

God is holy and demands complete holiness, a state of complete perfection for anyone who would come into his presence. Anyone who is not perfect will not be able to stand before him and will be cast from his presence. That is why Jesus came to save us; “We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are” Romans 3:22 NLT. “But the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” Romans 6:23 NLT. A gift is not a gift until it is received. When we put our trust in Jesus we receive the gift of forgiveness of our sins, they will no longer be held against us and we are made holy, without even a blemish.

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According to their statement, the vast majority of Internet customers - more than four out of � ve customers - stay with-in their monthly data

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The new charges are designed to en-sure that the amount

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“It’s time Houston hosted another Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser,” says Debi Smith, author of Running From Cancer and active cancer prevention promoter.

“The number of cancer patients has increased, but so has the number of survivors thanks to the constant work in research and prevention. There’s a lot more work to be done and that takes money.

“We need to do what we can to help.”

One of the Canadian Cancer Society’s major annual fundraisers has been the much revered Relay For Life: a spectacular 12-24 hour experience of walking around a track, celebrating, remembering and � ghting back.

Relay For Life will still be happening in major centres across Canada, but with smaller communities, the events have been morphing into something easier to facilitate called “Dashes.”

Smith says, “It will have been three years since the previous Relay For Life in Houston. A meeting with

CCS representative Margaret Jones-Bricker spurred the idea for a four hour “Dash for Cash for Cancer” event.

“I could use some help.”

The event will be held May 23 on an oval track and Smith is looking for major sponsors to pay for every time a person walks/runs the track.

An Anti-Cancer Coin will be given to each participant as they cross the � nish line. These coins can then be used for on-site food items, prizes, massages, nail or face painting or draws.

“I would like to

have a giant garage sale on the inside track that the coins can be used at as well,” Smith adds.

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and use them for draw entries for a major prize. Teams can be put together to collect as many coins or cash donations as possible to win a prize.

Like the usual relays, there will be on-line registration available and donations for $20 and up will be issued receipts.

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booths on cancer and prevention will be available.

“ H o s t i n g something like this takes a team and if you can help, please call and we can set up a meeting for further planning.”

You can reach Smith at 250-845-7793 or [email protected].

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Debi Smith is organizing the “Dash for Cash for Cancer” fundraiser event to be held May 23 2015 in Houston. Submitted photo

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Renovating? Building New?


Joe RiederSept. 9, 1934 - Jan. 13, 2015

A memorial service for Joe was held on January 24 2015 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Pier Pandolfo offi ciating.

We came to Canada in November of 1975 from Austria. Spent a year in Toronto working before coming to Houston. It was an ad that Pete Bodnar was looking for a European machinist. We came here and Joe worked for Pete then later for Northwood until he opened his own shop “Joe’s Machining” in 1980. Th en in 1994 he retired. Joe was an avid hunter and fi sherman. Th is was one of the reasons he wanted to move here. Joe had two good friends, Morice Bellecini and Ross Merkley. Also trained two apprentices, Pete Bruer and Leslie Harmati.

In March of 2006 Joe suff ered from a massive stroke. With help from the homecare workers and Mike from Physio he was able to walk with support of railings but spent most of his time in a wheelchair.

Would like to thank my friends and neighbours for all their support, food and fl owers. Special thanks to the Ambulance crew and all the Drs. and nurses here and in Smithers who attended

Joe. Th e staff at the Houston Clinic (respite and adult day program) Also the Catholic

Womens League for the luncheon aft er the service and Father Pandolfo for his support.

Th ank you. Th e Rieder family Marie, Monika, Reinhard, Gerti, and Josef and families.

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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.

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Administrative Assistant Dungate Community Forest Limited Partnership is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant for part-time work (approximately 20-25 hours a month). Dungate has no offi ce, but does have a laptop computer, printer and fi le cabinet which would be kept in your care.

Duties would include:• regular monitoring of email and regular mail and directing correspondence• paying bills, deposits and banking duties• bookkeeping duties• preparing agenda, fi nancial statements and taking minutes of regular meetings (usually monthly)• Organize and send invitations to stakeholders for the Annual Information Meeting• Other duties as may arise or are assigned

If you are interested in this position please submit your resume to: [email protected] by March 25th. We thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre seeks an RN or LPN for casual employment in community health. The Centre endeavors to increase wellness through a system of education, health promotion, disease prevention and treatment that empowers people to make healthy lifestyle choices. Salary commensurate with experience. Willing to train the right person.

Email your cover letter & resume to [email protected],

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Hoskins Ford Sales has an opening for a new

The Service Manager will be responsible for the supervision and leadership of the dealership’s Service Department. He or she will effectively and efficiently manage the development and direction of the service team to drive the growth of revenue, technical productivity, quality assurance and to promote a high level of customer satisfaction.

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• Spacious, custom built 4/5 bedroom family home in a great area backing onto a green belt! Great mountain views out your living room window!• Very open country kitchen with an eating bar. Huge living room, 3 bedrooms up, 2 down. Many recent updates including main fl oor bath. • Family room in completely fi nished basement as well as every man’s dream workshop. Sundeck with a hot tub, fenced yard, playhouse, lots of parking, paved drive!• Fridge, stove, dishwasher, window covering and hot tub included!• Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

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Road. Childcare is provided. For more info call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, Evelyn 696-3229.

The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.

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

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 7pm at the Seniors Centre.

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

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

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

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HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARHouston Public Library Events: Story Time – Wed. mornings from 10-11 a.m. • Junior Literary Society – Thurs. afternoons from 2:30-4:30. 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.

Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck fl 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- fi 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: Aquafi 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

The Houston M.S. Self Help Group is meeting at 10 a.m. Wed March 11 at the offi ce of Nadina Community Futures on Butler Avenue. Those coping with multiple sclerosis and their family are welcome. Phone 250-845-7859 for information.

Seedy Saturday - Join HOPE and library staff members as we launch our second annual Make It Sow Seed Library. Andy Pollock will be on hand to share some gardening tips and tricks. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Saturday, March 14th from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Community Market - Get Lucky and fi nd a treat or a treasure at this month’s Community Market. Thursday, March 19th from 3 to 7 p.m. at the library. Local vendors will be on hand with a variety of goods. Vendors are asked to call the library to register - 250-845-2256. Space is limited. Tables are $10.

Dinner and discussion on Euthanasia March 21, Basement of the Houston Reform Church in Houston. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm with presentation and discussion to follow. Guest Speaker Alex Schandenberg - executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. He is the author of the book ‘Exposing Vulnerable People to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide’, publishes a monthly newsletter and is an active blogger. Free will offering after presentation. For more information contact Michalle Brown, Jan Meints or Joan Delege.






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The Houston ACT Committee would truly like to thank the community of Houston for their

participation and support that made the2nd Annual Winterfest such an unbelievable success! Thank you for coming out and having

fun for Family Day weekend!

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Along with all the organizations that put their heart into organizing their individual group event in WinterFest 2015 - (Houston Curling Club, Houston Link to Learning, Houston Public Library, CountryWide Sports, Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club, Pleasant Valley Plaza,

Houston Leisure Facility & Arena). We would also like to thank:

Twain Sullivan PAC Monster Industries Houston Fire Department Maureen and Vernon Czirfusz Mayor Shane Brienen and family Len and Jagger Potvin Ryan Stumpf & Pleasant Valley Remanufacturing

We would also like to congratulate Marie Kaszas on winning the WinterFest prize! Marie won a 6 foot skimmer from

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Got pics? If anyone who participated in the WinterFest activities took pictures that they would like to see on the ACT website and facebook page,

please submit them to [email protected]

AMP CALEDONIASUMMER CAMP STAFFLocated at: Camp Caledonia Christian Anglican Youth Summer Camp in Telkwa, BC, Diocese of Caledonia.Seeking paid Staff for 2015 Summer Camps July 2 - July 25, 2015

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The Houston ACT Committee would truly like to thank the community of Houston for their

participation and support that made the2nd Annual Winterfest such an unbelievable success! Thank you for coming out and having

fun for Family Day weekend!

THANK YOU

Along with all the organizations that put their heart into organizing their individual group event in WinterFest 2015 - (Houston Curling Club, Houston Link to Learning, Houston Public Library, CountryWide Sports, Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club, Pleasant Valley Plaza,

Houston Leisure Facility & Arena). We would also like to thank:

Twain Sullivan PAC Monster Industries Houston Fire Department Maureen and Vernon Czirfusz Mayor Shane Brienen and family Len and Jagger Potvin Ryan Stumpf & Pleasant Valley Remanufacturing

We would also like to congratulate Marie Kaszas on winning the WinterFest prize! Marie won a 6 foot skimmer from

CountryWide Sports!!

Got pics? If anyone who participated in the WinterFest activities took pictures that they would like to see on the ACT website and facebook page,

please submit them to [email protected]

AMP CALEDONIASUMMER CAMP STAFFLocated at: Camp Caledonia Christian Anglican Youth Summer Camp in Telkwa, BC, Diocese of Caledonia.Seeking paid Staff for 2015 Summer Camps July 2 - July 25, 2015

Paid Positions Available: Camp Director (closing date March 18th) - time commitment is June 18 - August 8th

Head Cook, Assistant Cook, Life Guard, Sport Leader, Craft Leader, Cabin Counselors (closing date March 25) - time commitment is primarily July 2 - July 25.

Volunteer Positions Available: Nurses, Chaplains, maintenance, kitchen and craft helpers.

Staff and volunteer applications are available online at campcaledonia.com. Forward resumes as outlined on the application as soon as possible.

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MEDICAL 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 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

WCG is seeking a Case Man-ager/Facilitator to join our WorkBC team in Houston! More info available at http://bit.ly/1vWrJxP

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

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LOCKSMITHA Terrace locksmith business is

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OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Burns Lake, BCOur Growing Company takes great pride in being an “Employer of Choice”. As a leader in our field we offer Growth Potential and a competitive Compensation & Benefits package.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take the role of Operations Supervisor and complement the team in our Burns Lake Terminal Trucking Division. Duties will include:

• Employee/Driver development and training • Policy & Process development & implementation • Resource Planning and Implementation • Customer & Driver liaison and support

The successful candidate will display: • Proven leadership skills • Initiative • Strong communication skills • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preference will be given to individuals with a post-secondary education and/or Transportation Experience (driving/mechanical knowledge an asset). Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general office administration is also an asset.

Please send resume in confidence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, 400-970 McMaster Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 6K2 or [email protected]

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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.

The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting.

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 7pm 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.

HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH 2365 Copeland Ave.

P.O. Box 1480, Houston Phone: 250-845-7117

HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARneeded in all areas for a four hour Canadian Cancer Society “Dash for Cash for Cancer” event to be held May 23, 2015. For more info contact Debi Smith at 845-7793 or at [email protected].

Houston Public Library Events: Story Time – Wed. mornings from 10-11 a.m. • Junior Literary Society – Thurs. afternoons from 2:30-4:30. For more info 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.

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

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

The Houston M.S. Self Help Group is meeting at 10 a.m. Wed March 11 at the of� ce of Nadina Community Futures on Butler Avenue. Those coping with multiple sclerosis and their family are welcome. Phone 250-845-7859 for information.

Seedy Saturday - Join HOPE and library staff members as we launch our second annual Make It Sow Seed Library. Andy Pollock will be on hand to share some gardening tips and tricks. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Saturday, March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Community Market - Get lucky and � nd a treat or a treasure at this month’s Community Market. Thursday, March 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the library. Local vendors will be on hand with a variety of goods. Vendors are asked to call the library to register - 250-845-2256. Space is limited. Tables are $10.

Dinner and discussion on Euthanasia March 21, Basement of the Houston Reform Church in Houston. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm with presentation and discussion to follow. Guest Speaker Alex Schandenberg - executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, author of the book ‘Exposing Vulnerable People to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide’, publishes a monthly newsletter and is an active blogger. Free will offering after presentation. For more information contact Michalle Brown, Jan Meints or Joan Delege.

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With sadness, I received a phone call today from James Smith regarding

the passing of his father, the late

Rev. Alexander Smith

who founded the Houston Pentecostal

Church in the late 1950’s.

I believe Rev. Smith started by holding

Sunday School meetings in the old train station and then later moved an old chicken coop into town to use as a Church. I remember

seeing a picture of a big cottonwood lying dead

center of the building. It is the old grey building

beside the cleaners where the Greyhound depot is now. We are thankful for Rev. Smith’s vision and dedication to this little Church through

the years. Rev. Smith is predeceased by his wife and is survived by his

son, James.

Rev. M. McIntyreHouston Pentecostal

Church

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Middle Left: Jill MacKenzie and Betty Siebenga show off a rooster rug hooking mat. MacKenzie is making the self-designed rug after taking classes from Siebenga who teaches rug hooking in Houston. Middle right: Sarah VandenBrink from Burns Lake displays a few of her oil paintings at the Gala. Bottom left: Don Forster shows one of his fantastic pointillism “Art Prints.” Pointillism is a style of art using only dots to create a masterpiece. Forster says dots closer together create a darker shade, and farther apart creates a lighter shade. He moved to Houston in 2002 to watch his grandchildren grow up, and says he loves this friendly community. Bottom right: Krystal Jaarsma displays some of her photography. She is starting out as a photographer and says it’s always been something she loved.

Houston Hospice hosted an Art Gala last weekend, featuring a variety of local artists from Houston and the surrounding area. Left: Marlee Johnson displays her beading creations at the Art Show Friday. Right: Ann Marks shows off some of her beautiful pressed garden flower art. Known as “Ann’s Dreams,” the frames are filled with plants she grows in her garden and presses.

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Breyer’s Fudgsicleor Creamsicle or Revello, 12x60 ml

399

Christie CookiesAssorted Varieties, 300-350 g

2 for 500Brookside Acai Dark Chocolate850 g

1099

Sapporo Ichiban NoodlesAssorted Varieties24x100 g

1589

Western Family Hot Dog Bunsor Hamburger, 12’s

2 for 500

Annies’ Macand Cheese12x170g

1599

Heinz Squeeze Ketchup1.5 litre

549

Kraft Barbecue SauceAssorted Varieties, 455 ml

2 for 400

Cheemo Perogies2 Varieties2 kg

488

Triple Cream Brie Cheese17.62 kg

799/lb

Value Priced Soft Margarine3.18 kg

899

Value Priced Beef Burgers2 kg

1389

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Freybe Fresh Pepperoni6 Varieties, 500 g

599ea.

Whole Boneless Pork Loin6.15 / kg

279/lb

Pink Lady Apples5 lb bag

399each

Fresh Asparagus

249/lb

Whole Cantaloupe

.89/lb

French’s SqueezeMustard2x830 ml

499

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Rudolph’s Smoked Pork Chops9.68 / kg

439/lb

S Pellegrino Mineral Water 750 ml

2 for 400Plus Deposit,Plus Eco-Fee

Coca-Cola or Pepsi Products 12x355ml

2 for 888Plus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee

All Jumbo CerealsKellogg’s Jumbo Cereal Event 688

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