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High snow levels have raised the risk of spring flooding in the Skeena-Nass region, but actual chances of a Houston flood depend mostly on what weather comes in May and June. B.C.’s River Forecast Centre reported the elevated regional flood risk in its latest snow bulletin, which is based on snowpack data collected up to early March. By this time of year, more than 80 per cent of the B.C.’s snowpack has already built up. Snow pillows at Lu Lake and Tahtsa Lake, which both feed Houston waterways, showed levels at 132 and 151 per cent above normal last week, with the Tahtsa Lake level
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New owner may be taking over Houston’s Fields store By Andrew Hudson Houston Today
Houston’s Fields store may not go empty after all In February, Hudson’s Bay Co. announced it was closing all 167 Fields across Canada as part of a strategic decision to refocus on its other
stores: The Bay, Lord & Taylor, and Home Outfitters. But on Wednesday, HBC spokesperson Tiffany Bourré confirmed that a company called FHC has reached a tentative agreement to buy the lease for the Houston Fields and another 36 Fields stores across
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“We have entered into a tentative agreement.”
Canada. That list includes several Fields in other parts of northern B.C.,
- Tiffany Bourré including Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Kitimat, 100 Mile House, Fort St. James, Masset and
Port McNeill. Under a separate agreement announced on Monday, discount retailer The Bargain! Shop said it will take over another 10 Fields stores across Canada, including the one in New Hazelton. Officials at HBC have said they expect to close all of the re-
maining Fields stores sometime this fall. Along with Zellers, Fields was the most value-priced of HBC’s department stores. Having already sold 220 of its Zellers stores to Target Canada in 2011, HBC has said it is reviewing its options for its 84 remaining Zellers stores, includ-
ing the Smithers location. Before HBC announced the closure last month, there were 58 Fields stores in B.C., many of them in small towns. Joseph Segalopened the first Fields store in Vancouver in 1950, and HBC bought the chain in 1981.
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Study shows beetle impact on snow levels By Andrew Hudson Houston Today
New research suggests B.C’s beetle-infested forests will see a rise in snowpack as their canopies grow thin. But in some areas, changes in snowpack are showing up later than expected. The six-year study compared snow levels under a beetle-infested pine trees, green trees of other species, and a clearcut stand on the Bonaparte Plateau north of Kamloops. As expected, after the beetle-killed trees shed most of their needles, their thinner canopy allowed more snow to fall directly onto the forest floor. But Rita Winkler, a forest hydrologist and a lead author of the report, said the research team was surprised how long it took to see significant changes. Four years after it was first attacked in 2005, the infected stand had turned from green
to bright red crowns, and they were loosing needles quickly. But it was another two years and a lot more fallen needles before the snowpack under the infected pine trees finally shifted from the levels that researchers measured in the healthy mixed stand to what they saw in a the clearcut. “What we’re thinking is that you have to go to almost totally defoliated trees before you will see an effect on the snowpack,” said Winkler. By the time they saw a change, the pine canopy had been reduced to almost no needles and a few coarse grey stems. One reason for the longer-than-expected effect is that forest canopy is just one among a complex and changing web of inputs that determine how fast a snowpack builds or evaporates. As extra needles fall in an infested stand, for example, they darken the snow surface and
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Researchers measure the impact of mountain pine beetles on a study site near Mayson Lake, north of Kamloops. absorb more heat from the sun until they are buried again by new snow. That albedo effect offsets the needle loss, Winkler said. But another, much more important factor is the weather. “I tell the public that if they live in valley bottoms, just because you didn’t see any change in watershed response last year or this year, that’s largely a function of the fact that the snowmelt seasons have been so benign.” “We haven’t had major flooding for a number of years now,” she said. Since 1994, more
than 17.5 million hectares of lodgepole pine have already been infected by mountain pine beetle across B.C. Another 6 million hectares of Alberta pine and several U.S. stands are also in danger. “In this particular place, it’s taken much longer than we expected,” Winkler said. “I don’t think that’s necessarily the case all over the province.”
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we’re done freshet by the first half of June,” she said. Fire Chief Jim Daigneault, who coordinates Houston’s response to floods and other major emergencies, said the District is well prepared should flooding occur. Houston’s dikes have been raised since last spring, he said, and a new pump station installed last year is ready to go. Predicting weather is notoriously tricky, but the RFC’s March bulletin does point to one broad trend— more precipitation than usual in this La Nina year. Mason said the RFC’s next bulletin, due in mid April, is the one that will prompt
“ “Last year we had the freshet that went forever.” - Wenda Mason
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he battle between the B.C. Liberal Government and the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has kicked up a
notch. The rhetoric has escalated on both sides. Numbers are being manipulated to provide a presentable front for both sides, as they seek the favour of the general public. Highly paid spin doctors are busy spinning their webs of deceit by twisting truths and glossing over harmful facts. It’s the same old, same old. It is the same two big bullies duking it out in the public arena because both are powerhungry egomaniacs who only care for victory at whatever cost. So who is left to suffer in all of this mayhem? It is the students who are being kicked to the sidelines in the big boy’s game, called “contract negotiations.” This nonsense also negatively impacts the emotions of their parents, and in some cases, the teachers and provincial politicians. The real victims, however, are our students who will be our future leaders. What are they learning from the display of ignorance and intolerance? While the BCTF may be the unionized head of the public teaching profession, we believe its outrageous demands for salary increases and other benefits on behalf of our friendly, neighbourhood teachers are totally out of control and not part of the real world. We believe our local teachers want, and deserve, some more money, but not the world. As for the B.C. Liberals, they’re going to the table offering no money, and at the same time, wanting to strip away teachers’ seniority and other classroom governance. This government appears to be willing to do everything and anything it can to gain public approval before the next year’s provincial election. Are we surprised this is coming from a government that wants to dig itself out of the huge financial hole it dug by forcing the 2010 Winter Olympics and the Harmonized Sales Tax down our throats? The problem is there is no real alternative for the electorate to choose as a replacement. —100 Mile House Free Press
Back in the Houston saddle I “I’m back, and will keep t’s been awhile! In the craziness of the local municipal election, the holidays, work, kids, and life in general, sometimes it’s important to step back and take a break. I had to take some time to get settled into new and exciting surroundings, but break time is now over. A lot has happened in our community since October, and I’m sure I can dredge up something to chat about in the meantime. In my columns from the past few years I had tried to stay away from perceived controversial topics (politics, religion, etc.), and instead focused on promoting our community, adding humour and, well,
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striving to hit a nerve on the way to your funny bone.”
“fluff ”. It seems to have worked well up to this point, as I have heard nary a complaint about my column— there’s just been a substantial number of people questioning why I don’t write it anymore. Well, I’m back, and will keep striving to hit a nerve on the way to your funny bone— all the while showing respect, dignity, and hopefully decent grammar.
It’s busy times right now, and if spring ever gets here it will bring a boat load of more things to accomplish, both on an individual level and a community one. I’ll warn you right now that nothing has changed in my continued distain for community apathy, so I may be likely to drone on about certain events, upcoming “you-should-be-thereand-bring-your-family-too” things go-
ing on in Houston throughout the spring and summer. And there is a lot to do in Houston—you just have to have the wherewithal to know where to find it. Even though you live here, drop by the Chamber and see what’s shaking. Go online, as there are a ton of websites (some of which I am embarrassed to say I didn’t know existed) that track happenings for everyone. I’ve noticed that some are opting to shame their friends on Facebook with upcoming Bingos, fundraisers, etc. and I think it’s brilliant. We need to use social media to send
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A moral compass that can’t find north Editor: When I, among others, heard that our Fields store would be closing in the fall of this year, I was
shocked, angered, and justifiably disgusted. I thought, here we go again: central, Corporate Canada is giving its customers a “kick in the teeth.” The decision is especially hard those living in northern small towns. Workers, families, pensioners and many others rely on on the merchandise in your Fields stores that is offered at affordable prices. But what do you care?
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I doubt that you conducted a survey of northern Ontario customers in small towns to determine what impact such a closure would have on them. No! I imagine this decision was made in your “boarded” room with the smug, apathetic and cavalier attitude typical of “Bay Street” mentality. The bottom line and profit rules, not only with large corporations, but also with their greedy shareholders. When your “projected” earnings don’t
match that goal after three months, you write that off as a “loss.” Which begs the question, how can you lose what you never had? Corporate greed is rampant throughout the world. Little wonder then that the hardworking taxpayers are in such a mess, paying ever-increasing prices, taxes, etc. I’m quite sure this letter will not be seen by any member of your board room. You have people to field
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I imagine this decision was made in your ‘boarded’ room with the smug, apathetic and cavalier attitude typical of “Bay Street’”mentality.
unpleasant remarks, right? I hope that my remarks echo the opinions of many others across this nation, and they consider boycotting any Bay-owned store, as will I.
Ill-advised decisions made at board room levels have sometimes had the uncomfortable habit of coming back and biting those responsible in the tender parts of their anatomy.
You then, will be the author of your own problem and demise, and I look forward to that eventuality—just desserts for those who have lost their moral compass, if they ever had one. Sincerely, A Resident of the North
Malcolm Pennington Houston, B.C.
Oh the places this poet has gone... T
wo years ago I proudly watched the opening ceremonies of The Winter Olympic Games as it was televised from my home town of Vancouver. As one man took center stage from a towering pedestal platform, I heard “We are More” for the first time. His poem started out with the words “Define Canada,” and it ended up doing just that in an electrifying way I wasn’t expecting.
For two and a half minutes, Shane Koyczan dramatically recited his powerful words to me and roughly three billion other people around the world. As he spoke about Canada being the true north strong and free, he himself appeared true, north, strong and free, as he unleashed an art form onto the world that doesn’t get the recognition or exposure it deserves. “Poetry has never been an easy sell for
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The power of words and their remarkable influence stuck with him...
eople who want to people see a live show,” he said. “I personally love a lot of poetry from old text books, but it’s not always relatable. I think the Olympics gave people a glimpse of what poetry can be, and in that way it’s been very positive.” An admirer of his
work, I was excited to meet and interview him last week. When he arrived at my studio I told him that I wanted to interview him in an unusual way, one that he was probably not accustomed to. He surprised me yet again with his immediate willingness to play
along with my favourite childhood poet, Dr Seuss and I. Later on I found out that he also had a favourite artist from childhood when he revealed one of his biggest influences was Charlie Chaplin. “My grandfather and I had been watching his movies in chronological order,” he said “They were all silent films at first, but eventually sound was added, and when I heard Charlie talk and deliver the final speech
in the Last Dictator, I felt my life change in that moment.” The power of words and their remarkable influence stuck with him and ended up serving him well as an adolescent. After years of being bullied and feeling ill-equipped to connect with his peers, he started writing down prepared responses for the times he was spoken to. This expressive outlet, combined with a newly discovered knack for performing, brought out
On a brighte brighter note Lori Welbourne the artist in him. Shane has written a book about being bullied and has another new book of poetry, a CD and is now doing shows with a band across Canada.
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Layoffs intended to avoid a deficit at Northwest Community College have prompted a challenge from the union representing college instructors.
Cindy Oliver, president of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of B.C., said on Friday that NWCC managers failed to fully consult or notify instructors about the layoffs. “We felt the college jumped the gun and
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issued a bunch of layoff notices that they weren’t intending to use,” she said. Notices first went out to every NWCC instructor in the union before a second round of notices made it clear that only some were being laid off, explained Oliver. “That’s just no way to treat people, frankly,” she said. “It gets people upset for weeks on end without really knowing what’s going on.” Oliver also said that college managers failed to fully consult instructors or the college’s Education Council before the layoff notices were announced, as required by B.C. law. B.C.’s Labour Relations Board is now considering an appeal from the union on that issue. “The employer has to be honest and open their books, and we need to see how we can mitigate some of this,” said Oliver, adding that early retirements or a longer-term deficit plan are two ways NWCC may be able to avoid layoffs.
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“Every college has gone through this at one time or another, and they’ve worked it out,” Oliver said, noting at New Caledonia College in Prince George passed through a difficult round of budget cuts with minimal layoffs. In an open letter posted March 13 to the NWCC website, college president Dr. Denise Henning wrote that nearly all the employees affected by the layoffs have been notified. But the exact scope of the layoffs will not be known until April, Henning added, since the college is still negotiating with affected staff. “The administration will continue to
work proactively with union leaders to ensure that as we address our fiscal realities, the quality and high standards that have been set at NWCC are not eroded,” she wrote. Regina Saimoto, NWCC’s campus principal for Houston and Smithers, said in an email that NWCC is facing a deficit of about $1.6 million for the 2011/2012 fiscal year. If nothing were done, Saimoto said that deficit would likely rise to $2 million by the following year. NWCC has 544 employees working at eight locations across northwest B.C.. The majority, 306, work at the Terrace campus, while another nine work in Houston and 99 work in Smithers. Salaries and benefits make up three quarters of NWCC’s $30.5 million operating budget. Of those expenditures, 57 per cent goes to vocational and academic instructors, another 30 per cent to support staff and 13.5 per cent to administrators.
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When Grade 4’s from across the Bulkley Valley school district gathered in Moricetown for a learning feast last Wednesday, you could take attendance in lunches served. “We made 253 sandwiches,” said aboriginal principal Birdy Markert with a laugh. Sharing food is an important sign of a Wet’suwet’en feast, as Silverthorne student Desiree Carlson learned. “You have to say yes to all the food,” Carlson said. “If you don’t want it, you can put it in a bag and bring it home.” Markert said the Moricetown band has been hosting the annual learning feast for more than a decade. It’s a fitting way to finish the Grade 4 unit on
Wet’suwet’en culture, she said, which covers everything from clan structure to food gathering and Wet’suwet’en legends. Storyteller Mel Bazil led the students into one of those legends—the story of a Wet’suwet’en trapper who was richly rewarded for his kind-heartedness and respect for nature. Markert herself took part in the feast activities, showing the students the regalia she wears a chief of the Laksilyu clan—an eagle-feather headdress and a nelt’ic, or traditional blanket, that is 80 years old. Teacher Erin Williamson said her class at Silverthorne made miniature versions of the blanket before the feast, felting on the Wet’suwet’en clan crests and adding beads for decoration. Williamson said
Birdy Markert her students had lots of questions about Wet’suwet’en culture, especially about gaffe and seine-net fishing. Markert said she was impressed by how well-behaved the students were throughout the three-hour learning feast. “I love how much they wanted to help,” she said, noting how many students followed feast hall tradition by donating money—in this case their pocket change—to the head table. Proceeds went to the library.
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Annual General Meeting March 26 @ 7:00pm at the Houston Seniors Activity Centre. Everyone welcome! To the persons who have been riding their snowmobiles on the property of the Pleasant Valley Village (seniors apartments located across and beside the Ambassador and Houston trailer courts), please STOP. This complex is a 5 acre parcel of private property, so it is especially not your right to ride your machines close to the apartments, as well as through the parking lots and over the lawns. It is the equivalent of someone driving through your front yard, of which I’m sure would prompt a quick call to the police. Never mind being just plain inconsiderate.
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Closing concert brings swan, many songs By Andrew Hudson Houston Today
Among all the singers, actors and musicians gathering to play in the final Indra & Friends concert on Saturday, one seems to have a particularly fitting piece. Cellist Natana Foreman will play The Swan, a famous solo that organizer Indra Egan says will be a real treat. “She has a beautiful tone, and she really engages the audience,” said Egan. Cellos are rarely heard in northern B.C., she added. While beautiful to hear and see played, cellos “are not the handiest instruments to pick up and bring to a party,” she said. Along with cello,
piano, and violin pieces, Egan said concertgoers will also get a chance to see several Broadway musical numbers performed in full costume. Songs from West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera and the Sound of Music are all on the bill. Egan, who started the Indra & Friends concert at age nine, is no stranger to the stage, having performed at concerts since she was five years old. “Starting young, it just became a part of me,” she said. “I don’t really remember life without music.” Egan and her brother Ovid will also be playing on Saturday performing a duet of Pachabelle’s Canon for violin and piano.
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“I love music, and I love sharing music with others,” Egan said, adding that an Houston concert was a great way to showcase some of the local talent she was seeing at music festivals in places like Burns Lake and Prince George. Indra & Friends has also raised money for
several good causes, she said. Over $12,700 have been raised so far, and Egan is hoping that this year’s event, which raises funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, sees them over the $15,000 mark. Next year, Egan is off to study English
at UNBC, play violin in the Prince George symphony, and join in her first opera. She will miss the concert, but looks forward to a fabulous finale. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. concert at Houston Christian Reform Church are available at the door or at Country Wide.
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BC’s treaties mean jobs, more business, community development and infrastructure investment for First Nations and all of us.
Houston’s secondaryschool wrestling team and head coach Randy Chapman celebrate a huge take-down for their first year— winning the Northwest Zones championships.
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Houston Wrestling had been listed in second place after the zones final, but a recount last week showed the team of Houston Christian School and Houston Secondary School students actually topped the zone in points.
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FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.
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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.
The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.
The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.
The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.
The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.
The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.
The union says that government refuses to negotiate.
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The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.
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The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.
2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.
It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.
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Forests Minister Steve Thomson plans to visit a Surrey-based forest company next week to discuss a shift in log export policy that producers say is diverting more B.C. logs to Asian buyers willing to pay up to twice as much as B.C. mills are offering. Thomson was peppered with questions in the legislature for a second day Wednesday about his ministry overruling its Timber Export Advisory Committee (TEAC) and allowing log exports despite an offer from Teal Jones Group to buy the logs for its B.C. mills. Teal Jones chief financial officer Hanif Karmally said Wednesday the company is ramping down production and shifts due to a lack of log supply. It could put another 100 to 115 people to work if it had more logs, particularly to feed its small log mill. Teal Jones’ Surrey operation is the largest lumber producer on the B.C. coast, with a large log mill and shake mill in addition to the small log mill it opened in 2003 after a $30 million investment. Total coastal log
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Required Immediately. Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for Vernon Dealership. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment at our shop and in the field in a safe, efficient and capable manner. Qualifications required: Journeyman certification. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. Able to meet the physical demands of a Heavy Equipment Technician. Working knowledge of computers. Experience in the Forestry and construction Industry. Woodland Equipment Inc offers excellent wage compensation, extended health benefits. On-going industry training and year round employment. We are one of the largest Hyundai dealers in Canada and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the Workplace. Come join our team in sunny and warm Vernon, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities. Please forward your resume via email to rgilroy@woodland equip.com. No phone calls please. WORK FROM home. Largest Medical Transcriptionist employer in Canada looks to CanScribe for 100 more MT’s. We need more students! Enroll Today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com
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Warehouse Personnel and Pickup & Delivery Drivers LOCATION: Smithers, BC Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. is accepting applications for experienced Warehouse Personnel and Pickup & Delivery Drivers for its Smithers operation. The successful Warehouse applicant will be expected to be able to operate a forklift, work in an extremely high paced environment and manage several driver personnel in this environment. The successful Driver applicants will be expected to conduct local pickup and delivery of freight in the Smithers area, complete the appropriate paperwork in a legible manner. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum Class 5 with air. Applicants with Class 3 & 1 will have preference • Occasional Out of Town trips a possibility • Able to work additional hours as needed • Household Moving experience an asset • Represent the company professionally at all times • Training program will be provided REMIT RESUMES TO: Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. Attn: Smithers Branch careers@bandstra.com Ph: (800) 571-2057 Fax: (250) 847-0107 Or drop off in person at 3394 Hwy 16, Smithers, B.C.
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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051
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EARTH moving project at Huckleberry Mine, 1.5 hrs S. of Houston, BC. Requires following personnel: superintendent and foreman, purchasing/parts manager, heavy duty mechanic, licensed welder, equipment service personnel, timekeeper/office admin, safety/first aid officer, heavy equipment operators (excavator, dozer, scraper, grader, rock truck, packer, water truck, etc) Camp accommodations and meals supplied. Shift rotation 21 on/7 off. Monthly travel allowance provided. Contact jobs@arthon.com or fax (250) 868-6599. No phone calls pls. LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.
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DRILLER’S HELPER COURSE - MAY 2012 Are you looking to start a career in the Diamond Drilling Industry? We are looking for strong, fit people who… • Are interested in performing hard physical work in remote camp settings • Enjoy working in a team environment with a progressive and growing company that offers opportunity for growth and advancement • Are able to refrain from alcohol & drugs while working • Can work 12 hours a day, with 28 days in/14 days out shift rotations • Have good judgment, mechanical aptitude; strong work ethic and computer experience are preferred The Driller’s Helper Course is a comprehensive pre-employment program that prepares individuals to be able to work in the field of diamond drilling. At the end of the program you will have knowledge of: • Understanding of Safe Work Practices • WHMIS Certificate • Occupational First Aid Level 1 • First Aid Transportation Endorsement • Spill Response Training Certificate • Bear Awareness • Connection & Use of Construction Headers Propane Certificate • Hands on experience from a Hy-Tech drill set up in our yard • Supply pump set up and maintenance • Ontario Common Core Surface Training • Chainsaw Operation • Drill assembly • Hose Line • Helicopter Safety • Drill tear down and helicopter moves • Site clean-up and environmental responsibility • Safe operation of power tools and equipment (track vehicles, ATV’s, skidders) For more information and to obtain an application please visit our Website at: hy-techdrilling@hotmail.com or email us at jobapps@hy-techdrilling.com Application Deadline: April 9th, 2012
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For further information contact Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning 250-845-2727. Deadline for applications is April 2nd, 2012 at 4:00pm.
Are you interested in supporting local food vendors, artisans and crafters? Healthy Options for People and the Earth Society (HOPE) is looking for a MARKET MANAGER for the 2012 Pleasant Valley Community Market held on Fridays in Steelhead Park in Houston. The Pleasant Valley Community Market provides a venue for local producers, artisans and crafters to sell their wares from June - September. The criteria for selling is that if you make it, bake it, sew it, grow it or raise it you can sell it at the market. This is a volunteer position (although a small stipend may be available) beginning mid May at the latest and ending mid October. Please contact Pauline at 250-845-3611 or email ckeeper@telus.net for more information or to share your interest.
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Principle responsibilities include ensuring the safety, protection and enjoyment of those engaged in activities in or out of the water at the Houston Leisure Facility. This part-time position completes a standard 3-month probationary period and then works on a regular basis less than twenty-two (22) hours a week on a monthly average. Part-time employees receive fifty percent (50%) of the BC Government Medical premiums. Rate of pay is $18.89/hr as a Lifeguard and $19.74/hr as an Instructor. Successful applicants must be 17 years of age or older and will have all required awards and certificates as required by National Lifesaving Society and Red Cross. Experience working or volunteering in an aquatic facility will be an asset. A positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment is a must! Applications for all of the above positions will be received at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012. You may request a copy of the job description by calling the Municipal Office @ 250-845-2238 or by checking the website @ www.houston.ca under Municipal Hall, Job Postings. Interested persons should direct all inquiries to: Curtis McPhee, Director of Leisure Services, Phone: (250) 845-7420 Fax: (250) 845-3429, E-mail: leisure.services@houston.ca
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GITKSAN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION IS SEEKING AN: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR You are an energetic, self-motivated, task-oriented individual who enjoys varied responsibilities as the senior representative and service delivery authority. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing of programs, goals and objectives as set by the Board, staff and community development. Management, administrative and financial experience is essential. Basic Requirements: • Significant experience and understanding of organizational, community, Board and proposal development; • Knowledge and understanding of current local and provincial political climate; • must possess excellent organizational, written and verbal skills; • ability to plan, guide and direct Commission programs in social, economic, finance, technical services, housing, lands and membership; • above average interpersonal relationship skills; • working knowledge of band administration, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development reporting requirements and program guidelines; • Post Secondary Degree in Administration/ Management is a definite asset; • Knowledge of Gitksan culture and language is an asset; • Must possess a valid driver’s license; • Criminal Record check to be carried out. Should you possess the necessary skills and qualifications to fill this position please submit a covering letter, resume and at least three references to: Gitksan Government Commission P.O. Box 335, HAZELTON, B.C. V0J 1Y0 Phone: 250-842-2248 or Fax: 250-842-6299 OR E-mail: diane.mcrae@ggc.gitxsan.com Phone: 250-842-0041 A detailed job description may be obtained from the same address. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
High Road Services Society, a non-profit organization working for adults with developmental delays, is accepting applications from dedicated and motivated individuals to fill the position of Temporary Part-Time Community Support Worker in Houston, BC to cover a maternity leave. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of Grade 12. A certificate, diploma, or degree in the Human Services Sector would be an asset. If interested please forward your resume to: High Road Services Society, Box 69, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 or email highroadservices@telus.net. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.
Heavy Duty Mechanics On January 2, 2012 we received approval for the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we will be expanding and modernizing our fleet of haul trucks, loading equipment, drills and support equipment and are seeking journeyperson mechanics to be part of our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking for self starters who can work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on 777 and 785 Cat Trucks, 992 Loader, Komatsu PC 2000 and 3000 Excavators, Cat support equipment, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills, and other small support equipment. Applicants for these positions must possess a journeyperson’s trade qualification (B.C. ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket and be able to perform basic welding. Experience with shovels and drills is not necessary but would be considered an asset for this position. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 x 4 (4 days on, 4 days off) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off) working 12 hours per day. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income, RRSP savings plan and relocation allowance. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
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Please keep your announcements as brief as possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is 4 p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as space permits. Items will be accepted via fax, email or dropped at the office. No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.com
Ton (really) of BOOKS Sale plus bake and craft sale Fundraiser for Telkwa Museum Mon. - Sat. Mar. 1924 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Telkwa Village Office. Contact: Janet 250-846-5282 or Gail 250 846-9846. Houston Public Library Upcoming Events... Spring Break matinee Thurs., March 22 from 2-4 p.m. Admission is by donation and children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. ”Puss and Boots” is the movie and popcorn will be served. • Dessert Club (last Tues. of the month) Tuesday, March 27th from 7-9 p.m. This meeting is all about ‘Brownies’ Please bring a sample of your favorite Brownies and a copy of the recipe to share. Call: 250-845-2256 to register. Indra & Friends - Sat., March 24 at 7:30 pm. Houston Christian Reformed Church. Tickets @ Countrywide Printing & Stationery Ltd. 1st Choice Fashions. All proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada. Houston United Church thanks the community and surrounding area who supported the Raffle Draw. Winner of the raffle was Dawn Johnson of Houston. Houston Secondary School - School website: http:// hssweb.sd54.bc.ca
Healthy Options for People and the Earth Society (HOPE) is looking for a Market Manager for the 2012 Pleasant Valley Community Market held on Fridays in Steelhead Park in Houston. This is a volunteer position (although a small stipend may be available) beginning mid May at the latest and ending mid October. Please contact Pauline at 250-845-3611 or email ckeeper@ telus.net for more info or to share your interest. Babysitting course every Thurs. from 6:30-8:30 pm from April 5 thru May 10. The course is sponsored by Houston Community Services and to register call: 250-845-3484 The Houston Legion Branch 249: Darts Sat. at 7:30. Meeting: 2nd Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General Meeting (we have not been able to get a quorum in months, members please attend) “Fit For Life.” Senior Exercise @ Cottonwood Manor on Mon., Wed., & Fri. @10 a.m. Call Hanne 8457414 or Bunny 845-7110. Cross Country Skiers! Check out our website @ www. xcskimoricemtn.com Houston Community Services is now open Mon. thru Fri. from 9am to 4pm We have clothing to give away. Baby clothing; women’s and mens as well as children of all ages. Come and check it out!
Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a fire practice: Thurs. @ 1930 hrs (7:30 pm) Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices every Thurs. at 7:30 pm. Topley Victory Church services: 10:30 a.m.
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Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1pm in the Seniors Centre. Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall.
The Houston Retirement Housing Society is asking interested parties to provide their names for future Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., vacancies at our Pleasant Valley Village apartments. 11 a.m. Bible study is Thurs. at 7 p.m. Please call Roberta@250-845-2257.
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Watoto Children’s Choir brightens up Houston A message of hope, inspiration and triumph shared by Watoto’s children of Uganda Rebecca Billard Carrying a vibrant message of hope and inspiration and with smiles that light up the room, the Watoto Children’s Choir brought their inspirational live performance to Houston Thursday evening at the Baptist Church. Through songs, stories of despair and triumph and energetic, colourful drum and dance routines, the Watoto Children’s Choir is spreading a message of hope for Africa’s children during their 2012 Canadian tour.
Watoto Children's Choirs have traveled internationally since 1994, advocating for the estimated 47 million children in Sub Saharan Africa that have been orphaned as a result of war, poverty and disease. The choir, comprising of children between the ages of six and 13 represent Watoto’s vision. Their mission is to raise awareness about the plight of the orphaned and vulnerable children and marginalized women in Africa. Watoto choir number 53 team leader Sam Kimera said that
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the Watoto Choir started in 1994. From there it flourished and 53 choirs later it is still going strong. The experience gives the children exposure to other cultures broadening their world view. It also gives them confidence and boldness and helps them rise up out of their own situations of sadness and despair. Currently Watoto cares for 2,400 plus children, the number 53 choir represents just 22 of them. "Jesus cares, that is our message," he said. A different choir is chosen for each tour and there is a five month training period for the children. "There is an audition process for singing and dancing, although it is not difficult to get any of the children singing and dancing," he laughed. The only stipulation is that the children are aged between six and 13. "This choir started their tour in January and will be home in July, 2012," he said, adding that it is the first time any of the children have seen snow. "They are really enjoying Canada," he said All of the children cared for by Watoto
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Orphaned children between the ages of six and 13 perform in the Watoto Children’s Choir. are orphaned, either children in Africa die tics. In 2005, Kony was orphan crisis due to through war or dis- each year, before their indicted for war crimes the civil war. Also, initiated in ease. They live in the fifth birthday. by the international Watoto villages with Many of the chil- criminal court in the 2008, Watoto's 'Living an adoptive mother dren in choir number Hague, Netherlands, Hope'. Living Hope is who is often a victim 53 come from Gulu, but has since, evaded dedicated to HIV positive single women, reherself. Watoto villages Northern Uganda. "In capture. provide formal educa- this area we have been Watoto is a holistic turners from abduction tion and the Watoto rescuing and providing care program that was and teenage mothers, Vocational Centre pro- trauma rehabilitation initiated by Canadian teaching them entrevides technical educa- to former child sol- Pentecostal pastors preneurial skills so they tion. Physical, emo- diers," Kimera said Gary and Marilyn can support their famtional and spiritual In the Northern Skinner as a response ily. Hand made items, needs are met. It is a districts of Uganda, to the overwhelming including dolls scarves place to call home. approximately 66,000 number of orphaned and jewelry made by the women of Living UNICEF and children have been children in Uganda. UNAIDS estimate that abducted over the During 2011, Hope were for sale at 47.5 million orphans past 20 years, forced Watoto expanded into the Houston concert. No fees are paid to live in sub Saharan to become sex slaves South Africa and has Africa and one quarter and fight in the Lord's also expanded pro- Watoto. They just come of those have lost their Resistance Army lead grams in Northern for the donation collection taken at the conparents to HIV/AIDS. by Joseph Kony. His Uganda. Of those, 2.5 million goal is to over throw Watoto has built a cern. To sponsor a life live in Uganda. the Ugandan govern- babies home and a vil- or donate to the cause Nearly 11 million ment using violent tac- lage in response to the go to www.watoto.com.
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