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By Flavio NienowBlack Press

During a regular meeting of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako on March 26, 2015, the board of directors carried a motion to make some changes in its budgeting process.

One of these changes includes the creation of a � nance

committee that would provide guidance to the board of directors during the budgeting process. The committee would have the purpose of helping the board of directors understand how their decisions affect the budget and the overall tax rates.

According to the 2015 budget – which received � nal

approval on March 26, 2015 - taxation on region-wide services increased by 15.5 per cent, and taxation on regional rural services increased by 22.4 per cent.

Some directors have pointed out that the increase in taxation came as a surprise to them, and realized the need to have a different approach to

the budgeting process to avoid unexpected surprises.

“We had people in our last meeting [March 12, 2015] that even after something passed our agenda three times, they were still surprised to see it,” said Mark Fisher, Director of Electoral Area A.

“There are obviously some

improvements that we need to make in our budgeting process, said Taylor Bachrach,” Smithers Mayor. “We don’t have an angle on this thing [the budget]; we need to make sure that we’re following the ball and that we’re making conscientious decisions along the way.”

Although the budget is discussed in

different meetings, the RDBN does not hold meetings speci� cally to discuss the budget. The board of directors agreed that there should be separate meetings to discuss the budget.

Fisher said that the more the board discusses the budget, the better it will be for constituents.

“If we have to

through things twice, so be it,” he said. “Maybe we should go through it [the budget] even more.”

Details of the new budgeting process are still not de� ned. The board of directors asked RDBN staff to create a report outlining “the new and improved budgeting process” for the next RDBN meeting.

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N o r t h w e s t Community College is on the verge of cutting the number of univer-sity credit classes it of-fers at its main campus locations of Terrace, Prince Rupert and Smithers.

And, in Smithers, it could mean the end of face-to-face classroom instruction.

The result will also mean fewer university credit instructors being employed at the college.

College communi-cations director Sarah Zimmerman said no decisions have been made but that the col-lege needs to respond to budget pressures and lower enrolments spe-ci� cally in its academic programs.

“What we’re trying to do is minimize the impact,” she said of everything from offer-ing early retirement in-centives and voluntary severance packages to instructors to combin-

ing classes where it makes sense to do so.

A number of in-structors have already been given notices of at least partial layoffs in accordance with union contracts, said Zimmerman.

Zimmerman was responding to an April 2 release by the Northwest Community College Students’ Union which indicated college of� cials were about to cut up to 40 university courses – 15 in Prince Rupert, 6 in Terrace, and 14 in Smithers.

Since there are only 14 courses being of-fered in Smithers, it would mean the end of classroom instruction there, said the union.

“The one place lo-cals can start a post-secondary education in our region is Northwest Community College,” said students’ union chair Steve Verblac in criticizing the college’s plan.

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OpinionHOUSTON TODAY “Member, B.C. Press Council” Published by Black Press Upstairs Houston Mall P.O. Box 899, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0

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B.C.’s labour market goes globalThe labour situation in B.C. is showing increased

signs of strain, even before a long-promised boom in heavy construction gets set to ramp up

this summer.Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announced last week

that B.C. is suspending its “provincial nomination” program for 90 days. This program allows the province to recommend people for federal immigration, based on skills in demand in B.C.

The B.C. provincial nomination program saw its number of applications triple to 1,200 for the month of December, as the federal government cracked down on the temporary foreign worker program. Thousands of temporary foreign workers who have hit the four-year deadline are being sent home, with many of them turning to the provincial nomination track.

Bond has been pleading with Ottawa to raise B.C.’s annual provincial nomination quota from 5,000 to 7,000 or more. The three-month pause is so her ministry can add staff and speed up processing time. Backlogged applicants will still be considered, and exemptions for health care workers and a northeast pilot program are being maintained.

Even with the current slump in energy prices and before anticipated pipeline and liquefied natural gas projects start, the labour shortage in the northeast is near crisis.

The last time I was in Dawson Creek, radio ads were offering signing bonuses for qualified truck drivers. In Fort St. John, grocery and hardware retailers have come to depend on foreign workers to keep going.

While supposedly educated young people work part-time and refuse to leave the comforts of southern city life, this is the reality up north, and it’s only going to get worse.

This summer, work is scheduled to start on the Site C dam on the Peace River, the most costly construction project in B.C. history. And a union vs. non-union battle reminiscent of the old Expo 86 labour wars is underway.

The B.C. and Yukon Building Trades (BCYT) are demanding a project agreement that requires all workers on Site C to be paid their rates, and are warning of chaos on the huge project if they don’t get their way.

BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald told me that’s not all they want. They are also seeking quotas for members of their unions on a project that will be a small city of 1,700 people at peak construction.

BCYT executive director Tom Sigurdson says that while all sides acknowledge the need for foreign workers for Site C, he wants to control that too, working with their affiliated unions in the United States.

There will be non-union construction firms, some of them owned by aboriginal communities in the north. There will be contractors affiliated with the Christian Labour Association of Canada. The BCYT hopes to set wages and conditions for them all, and influence Ottawa’s temporary foreign worker program to boot.

McDonald and Premier Christy Clark have politely told them to pound sand. Their formula would add millions in costs to the project, driving up BC Hydro rates even more than they are already rising. BC Hydro has already done dam upgrade projects using a “managed open site” model and it’s not inclined to return to the era of W.A.C. Bennett as Sigurdson demands.

Sigurdson makes a valid point that when two concrete masons compare paycheques on the Site C project and one sees he’s making $5 an hour less, he won’t be happy. He will want the higher rate, and the BCYT is taking BC Hydro to court to ensure they can recruit new members on the site.

It looks like a hot summer ahead.Tom Fletcher, Black Press.

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Lost dog, broken heartsBy Lori Welbourne

On a brighter note

Five and a half years ago my family and I brought home brother and sister Cockapoo puppies. The male was blonde, like our son, and the female was honey, like our daughter. We named them Charlie and Lola, names the kids almost got instead of Sam and Daisy.

On March 23, I lost sight of our pets in Glenrosa. I was hiking with them in the woods like I’ve done hundreds of times when the energetic pair heard a noise and whipped up the hill. My friend and I whistled and called their names, expecting them to circle back like they typically do, but they kept on racing. We followed the trail, anticipating they’d reappear, but they didn’t.

Sticking to the route, we finished the hike and headed

the two blocks to my house imagining they had found their way home like in the past. Lola was there, but Charlie was not.

After getting my kids to listen for Charlie, I ventured back into the woods with no success. My husband left work early and we went with Sam and Daisy and my best friend, Kari, to continue the search. We found nothing.

I called the SPCA, Dog Control, all the veterinary clinics and put ads on media sites and Facebook. Hundreds of people shared the post to spread the word. As hours ticked by, we started to panic.

What if he’d gone the wrong way and was hopelessly lost in the forest? What if a wild animal had attacked him?

We cried ourselves to sleep that night, worried sick over our furry boy. As soon as

it was light enough in the morning we took Lola and continued our search, laying out worn pieces of clothing and blankets that carried our scent along with bowls of water in the trails where I lost him.

Over the next several days we put up hundreds of flyers and shed countless tears as we searched for Charlie who is tagged, tattooed and neutered. And then a young lady said she saw him four blocks from our house on McIver and McRae Road Wednesday afternoon. She hadn’t realized he was lost so she didn’t try to coax him over. “Wish I’d seen this post then,” she wrote on Facebook Thursday night.

A little boy also said he saw a small white dog that looked like Charlie running down McIver. When I asked him when that was he said “tomorrow.” I think he meant

yesterday.We continued to

search the woods and streets, as did many of the helpful people in our neighbourhood and beyond. But now, a whole week later, we still haven’t a clue as to what happened to our precious pup, and the hollow feeling of distress is all consuming. As each day passes, helplessness grows.

We did everything recommended and more. All we can do now is look a few times a day, keep the word out and hope he’s alive.

Our family has been struggling emotionally, but my extreme feelings of guilt have been overwhelming. Why did I let our dogs off leash? Why didn’t I have a pet tracker devise on them?

The answer to the first question is that unless a dog needs to be contained, most

people let their pets run gleefully free in the woods while walking behind them. Charlie and Lola were at their happiest doing just that. The answer to the second is that I’d never heard of such a thing until recently. I’ll certainly be ordering a pet tracker devise now.

Sam and Daisy are only 14 and 11-years-old, far younger than I was when I first experienced significant loss. I suppose they’re learning what we all experience in life – that grief won’t kill us and it is safe to feel sad.

If we never see Charlie again, our sorrow and heartache will eventually transition to all the amazing and loving memories we have of him. But if we’re lucky enough to find our pup alive and well, we will be elated and grateful beyond words.

Come home, Charlie. Please come home.


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Some producers are raising prices slightly and others are offering short-term discounts as B.C.’s new liquor price wholesale model took effect Wednesday.

Pre-tax retail price changes at B. C. government stores show little change for the the most popular brands of beer, hard

liquor and other alcoholic beverages. Government store shoppers will see lower prices on the shelves, because as of April 1, government stores add provincial and federal sales tax at the cash register.

Of the top 10 brands of spirits, a 750 ml bottle of Crown Royal whiskey retails for $23.49, a two-cent increase, plus taxes. For the larger bottle

of Crown Royal, government stores are reducing the price by $1.98 for the month of April.

A six-pack of Lonetree cider goes up 90 cents to $9.59 as a discount price for March ends. For larger cans of imported Strongbow cider, an April sale price is reduced $1.14 to $17.99.

For beer, a dozen Sleeman Honey

Brown Lager increases six cents to $20.49.

For private retailers, Save-on-Foods store in Surrey was the � rst to take advantage of new regulations allowing sale of B.C. wines directly from grocery shelves. Supermarkets now have the option of including a liquor store with separate checkout for alcohol purchases.

The government

store retail price used to be the benchmark for B.C. sales, with discounts off that price to private liquor stores, agency and B.C. wine stores. Now all retailers pay the same wholesale price to the Liquor Distribution Branch, which retains its wholesale monopoly.

The LDB wholesale markup is now 124 per cent of the supplier price for hard

liquor, 73 per cent for coolers and ciders, 89 per cent for wine and a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries.

Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says the system is designed to create a level playing � eld for retailers, while maintaining the government’s revenue of $1 billion a year from the wholesale

markup.Many government

liquor stores have added refrigerators and Sunday opening hours, to make up for the loss of their wholesale discount compared to what private stores were paying.

Of 196 government liquor stores, 169 have extended their operating hours, and 153 are to be open on Good Friday.

Shantell GagnonGrade 10

“I like being out and around. I like how spring is a transformation. You see the grass becoming green and the beauty

that this country has to offer. You never really

appreciate it like you do in spring.”

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“I like walking around, kicking my soccer ball around. I like that it’s

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

Backyard bird enthusiasts should regularly clean their bird feeders and bird baths at this time of year, as migratory songbirds return from their winter retreats.

Species such as pine siskins, redpolls and grosbeaks congregate in large � ocks in spring, and their close contact at a time of weather stress and nutrition shortage can pass diseases from bird to bird, says a bulletin from the B.C. forests ministry.

Cleaning feeders every two weeks

and changing water in bird baths every few days can reduce the spread of avian pox virus, avian conjunctivitis and salmonella bacteria among birds. Using metal or plastic feeders rather than wood, and spreading out multiple small feeders that only allow one or two birds at a time also reduces the risk of disease transmission.

W i l d l i f e biologists say these bird diseases can also spread to people handling infected birds or c o n t a m i n a t e d materials. Placing bird feeders over a concrete surface

allows easier cleanup of litter underneath, which can also prevent spread of infection.

If you see one or two sick birds in your area, biologists advise clearing and scrubbing the feeder. If there are more than three diseased birds, take your feeder down for a week or two to encourage birds to disperse.

Here are some common signs to look for:

• Birds with avian conjunctivitis have red, swollen, watery or crusted eyes. Infection can be spread by feeders with small openings

that birds touch with the sides of their heads. Infected birds may have trouble feeding and remain on the ground near the feeder.

• Birds with s a l m o n e l l a bacterium may be found dead or appear tame, sitting quietly for hours or days, often with their feathers � uffed up. Salmonella can easily spread to pets or humans, and so strict hygiene should be enforced in these situations.

• Birds with avian pox virus may have warty lesions on the unfeathered parts of their head, legs or feet.

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Reverend Jacob Worley used to work for the U.S. Department of Defence at the White Sands Missile Range.

As a biology and zoology graduate from Western New Mexico University, Worley did environmental assessments for the army.

He studied the impact of missile testing on wildlife and endangered species.

In 2001, he switched gears and went into ministry.

“God called me,” he said, when asked why.

Rev. Worley is now the priest for the Anglican churches in Houston, Smithers and Quick.

There are 15 regular parishioners at the Houston Anglican Church of St. Clement beside the Community Hall.

Rev. Worley lives in Smithers with his wife Kelly and three of his � ve children Alethea, 10, Elias, 14 and Asher, 17. The two oldest, Rebekah, 21, and Ezra, 23, live in New Mexico where Worley pastored 2005 to 2013.

Worley was born in Alabama and moved to Gallop, New Mexico, when he was � ve years old.

After high school, he got a degree in zoology and biology at Western New Mexico University.

He met and married his wife Kelly in 1989.

After university, he ran an environmental consultant business for six years, which included work for the Department of Defence.

Then he went to seminary.

Several bishops and other people

advised him to go into ministry, but Worley says he avoided it at � rst because of the responsibility.

“It was a long process,” he said.

In 2004, Worley � nished his Masters in Divinity and became a deacon, or “bus boy,” serving a church in Michigan.

He was ordained a priest in 2005 and became an associate youth pastor and an interim pastor at a church in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

He started a new church in a different part of the city in 2007.

In 2013, he and his family moved to Fort St. John, where Worley served as an interim pastor for six months while a church waited for a new pastor to come.

Last year, his family moved to Ireland where he was priest over � ve churches.

“The Anglican church is a community world-wide… we had an opportunity to go there for a while, so we just took them up on it,” Worley said.

“It was quite a culture shock… It is the little things, like driving on the opposite side of the road, the speed limits and small roads, the attitudes and expectations that are different. It’s those little things that add up and make it dif� cult.

“We missed Canada the whole time.”

In November 2014,

he moved to Smithers and became priest over the Anglican Churches in Houston, Smithers and Quick.

Although it is a challenge to support

all three churches, Rev. Worley says he will be there for his congregation always.

“That’s a given. If anybody needs me, I’m there. I’ll drive out,” he said.

When asked why he came here, Worley said he and his wife felt the Lord calling them here.

“Also, when we were in Fort St. John, we fell in love with Canada. Alongside that, we fell in love with the people of Canada. There is

a sweetness and a genuineness about Canadians that I really like,” Worley said.

Speaking of the Houston church, Worley said the people are like a family.

“This is a wonderful group of people who are genuine and down to earth,” he said.

Worley says one of his desires is to see local churches working together.

“Some differences are very important, but those things that are essential unite us,” Worley said.

His vision for the Anglican Church of St. Clement is based on Acts 2:42-47 in the Bible.

Worley says the passage shows families coming together, fellowship, sitting under the word of God, worship, prayer and breaking bread.

His vision is for that kind of church, and one that is “looking outward and being a part of the community in a positive way,” he said.

Reverend Worley has worked for the U.S. army

““There is a sweetness and a genuineness about

Canadians that I really like.”

- Reverend Jacob Worley

Reverend Jacob Worley is pastor of the Houston St. Clement Church by the Community Hall. He also pastors the Anglican church in Smithers and Quick.

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of a suspicious circumstance at the Duck Pond at 7 p.m. March 26. Sgt. Rose says a female was seen burning piles of clothes, but was gone when police arrived. Police have no suspects and anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.


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at 5:30 p.m. March 27. Sgt. Rose says panhandling is not illegal but people should be wary about offering cash. “You can’t be certain it is for the purpose they say,” Sgt. Rose said.

***

Police arrested a drunk male in an apartment common area on Hagman Crescent at 6:10 p.m March 28. Sgt. Rose says the male was held in custody until sober and ticketed for being drunk in public.

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be in and assaulted her. The male faces charges for break and enter, assault and breach.

***A vehicle hit a

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March 30. Sgt. Rose says the driver was not injured, damage was minor and the deer ran away.

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***A vehicle hit

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***A shoplifter was

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***Two vehicles

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Sgt. Rose says another fraud common this time of year is one claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency, asking for bank information to � nalize a tax return. “That is not how CRA works,” Sgt. Rose said.

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Trades and other programs, so far, have not been affected.

Zimmerman did not confirm nor deny the numbers released by the students’ union but said in places such as Smithers, al-ternatives to direct classroom instruction are possible.

“To say that we won’t be offering in-struction in Smithers isn’t true. We’re going to ensure there are options for our stu-dents,” she said.

The college already offers classes through closed-circuit viewing in which students in one community are taught by an instruc-tor in another com-munity.

What the college must do is match its course offerings with the enrolment it has and with the needs of its students, said Zimmerman.

There has been a drop in academic program enrolment, a circumstance that could have been caused by the de-mand for workers on large scale industrial projects in the past several years.

But with large projects such as Rio Tinto Alcan’s alumi-num smelter rebuild-ing project winding down, there might be renewed interest in going to college, said Zimmerman.

She said an exact budget picture isn’t available but that a proposed spending plan will be put to the college’s board this month in Smithers.

“At that point the board will then devel-op its plan,” she said.

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Alex Schadenberg’s stock in trade has been speaking out against euthanasia since 1999.

He was in Houston March 21 explaining his concerns to 40 people at the Christian Reformed Church.

He is the executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition based in London, Ontario and has travelled all over the world to speak on the subject.

S c h a d e n b e r g started the coalition during the Robert Latimer trial, where a Saskatchewan father killed his daughter who was suffering from cerebral palsy.

“I have an autistic son, and I’ve been involved in this a very long time. I got involved through the disability question [and] attitudes towards people with disabilities,” said Schadenberg.

He pointed out that the Council of Canadians with Disabilities also voiced concern about the February ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada which said current laws against assisted suicide and euthanasia must be replaced within a year.

Oregon legalized assisted suicide in 1997. Assisted suicide allows for lethal amounts of drugs to be prescribed, but euthanasia has a medical professional injecting the lethal dose.

S c h a d e n b e r g believes both should be illegal.

“We all go through suffering, we all hate suffering… [but] the law should protect people at vulnerable stages in life,” he said.

He says Canada needs to consider the scienti� c studies and reports from Belgium and Netherlands, where euthanasia was legalized in 2002.

Those studies were ignored by the

Supreme Court, but tell of under-reporting and euthanasia of elderly without request.

S c h a d e n b e r g shared many news stories about the abuse of euthanasia in countries where it has become legal.

One high-pro� le case was in Belgium where 45-year-old deaf twins were going blind. Otherwise healthy, they opted for euthanasia.

Belgium was also the � rst country to legalize euthanasia for children last February.

“If someone has power to kill, is it possible for that power to be abused?” Schadenberg asked.

In April 2013 in Switzerland, a 62-year-old man Pietro D’Amico was euthanized after getting a diagnosis that he was terminally ill. Shortly after, they discovered the

diagnosis was wrong. A 63-year-old man

in the Netherlands got euthanasia after he retired because he had spent his life working, had no signi� cant relationships and got depressed.

“Did he need death or did he need something in his life?” Schadenberg asked.

S c h a d e n b e r g does not believe any legalized system should be allowed, and advocates for better palliative care.

He said wants to see a Royal Commission to investigate the rami� cations of legalizing euthanasia in Canada.

He believes there is no time to pass a law because of the looming federal election, but he plans to push for the N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g Clause, which would have government over ride the Supreme Court.

“Someone should not have power to cause my death,” he said.

By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today

Houston council cut many projects from the 2015 budget.

They discussed the projects at a March 3 � nance meeting, and adopted a � nal projects list March 17.

Starting with a list of projects totalling $657,800, council made cuts until costs balanced with the $250,000 in 2015 tax money income.

Most of the cuts were Leisure Services projects.

Director of Leisure Services Ryan Coltura proposed several projects for Jamie Baxter Park, including $45,000 for new play

space equipment, $30,000 to revitalize the skateboard park and $30,000 for improving the BMX track.

Coltura says the skateboard park and BMX track are under-utilized and need new features to draw user interest.

Council deferred the Jamie Baxter upgrades until the Parks Master Plan is done.

Coltura also proposed $65,000 to replace the lobby � oor in the arena and $25,000 to re-paint the arena interior.

Council rejected both projects.

Councillor Dawn Potvin said the arena

� oor might be a project to fund through a grant from Northern D e v e l o p m e n t Initiative Trust, as the arena bene� ts local business by drawing visitors to town.

Council deferred two projects for the Houston Community Hall.

The � rst is a $15,000 project to resurface the Community Hall � oor and the second is tables.

A proposed $14,000 was set to replace 20 round and 20 long banquet tables, which Coltura says are constantly being repaired with several no-longer usable.

Council deferred both, opting to fund

new drapes for the Community Hall this year.

Council also deferred an Emergency Power Outage project, which proposed the District buy a new $64,000 generator and $55,000 for hookups at the arena and Community Hall.

C h i e f Administrative Of� cer Michael Glavin said the District could rent a generator fairly quickly and easily if needed.

Depending on the type of event, if there was a prolonged power outage, the District would likely contact the schools in Houston and request to use their facilities

for emergency housing, Glavin said.

Council deferred the project until they can get a grant.

Another project deferred was reclaiming the Walcott Pit for $28,000.

Glavin said the District is almost out of gravel reserves and has a major gravel extraction coming up.

“Part of that money is to start looking for another pit, and part of it is to test the type of gravel left... The second part is reclamation, to put back the banks of the pit and reseed it.”

Glavin says most municipalities just buy gravel, as it is very accessible.

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Paula Horning, age 61, of Topley, B.C., passed away March 30, 2015 with her husband and family by her side.

Paula was born on November 27, 1953 in Prince George, B.C. She lived with her husband in the Top-ley area since December 1973.

Paula’s zest for life was clearly demonstrated by her alter ego, Drizzilla. Her Halloween parties for the children of Topley will be cherished by many for years to come.

Paula is survived by her loving husband Raymond and her children Shari, Ira, and Dawnitta and eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Earl.

Flowers are gratefully declined. If so desired, do-nations in Paula’s memory can be made to the My-asthenia Gravis Assoc. of BC, 2805 Kingsway, Van-couver, BC V5R 5H9.

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2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC

Rev. Jacob WorleyPhone: 250-845-4940

Services at:2:00pm Sundays

Guru Nanak Sikh

Temple AssociationSantokh Singh

Manhas 250-845-2705

Houston, B.C. V0J lZ0

Houston United Church2106 Butler Ave

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

To contact the churchor for pastoral care:

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

Marianne Dekker 250-845-2282

DISTRICT OF HOUSTON Summer Student Labourers

The District of Houston is nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley amongst some of BCs finest outdoor recreational opportunities. Strategically located halfway between the hub cities of Prince George and Terrace, Houston is home to the outdoor enthusiast. With a population of 3200 people, there is always room on the riverbank, lake or the many walking and hiking trails in the area.

Dates: May 2015 – August 2015Term: TemporaryRate of Pay: $18.91 (2015)Hours of Work: 40 hrs per weekClosing Date: 4:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2015Classification: Union position, CUPE Local 2086

Primary Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

Interested persons should direct all queries and applications including a cover letter, resume and references with a current drivers abstract

by the closing date of 4:00 pm, April 10, 2015 to:

District of Houston, Attn: Ryan Coltura, Director of Leisure Services3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 | Phone: 250-845-2238

Fax: 250-845-3429 | E-mail: [email protected]

The District of Houston thanks all applicants in advance, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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In Memoriam

In Loving MemoryJean Katherine

ReynoldsAug. 5, 1925 - Apr. 7, 2008 Everyday in some small way,

Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you arealways near,

Still missed, and loved andalways dear.

Lots of Love always,Mary, Marleen, Colleen & Jack

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

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

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REACHING USCall 250-845-2890 or come by our office. Hours are 9:00 - 11:00 am & 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mon. & Wed. thru Fri. (closed Tuesdays). Fax in your ad to 250-845-7893 or email: [email protected]

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

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

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School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is accepting applications for the position of Drug & Alcohol Prevention Worker in Smithers. Qualifications: Minimum of two years post-secondary training related to alcohol counselling; Two years’ experience in the provision of drug & alcohol counselling; Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques and valid first aid certificate would be an asset. Competition closes April 17th, 2015.

Please send resumes to:Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill,

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Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: 250-877-6831

Drug & Alcohol Prevention Worker

COMMUNITY INCLUSION / HOME SHARING MANAGER

Terrace, BCAt TCS we offer highly individualized, solution-focused services to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and to funders. Fundamental to our purpose is the selection and support of committed staff members. We are seeking a skilled, experienced and self-directed individual for a management position to develop, enhance and monitor opportunities for community inclusion / home share for individuals with developmental disabilities. The duties include:

Supervising staff members in a community settingDeveloping employment opportunitiesDeveloping community activities and opportunities to enhance the inclusion and acceptance of individuals with developmental disabilitiesParticipating in an individualized planning process for individuals; andParticipating in the development, selection and monitoring of a home sharing network involving the matching of individuals with family homes

Applicants must demonstrate experience as a Community Service Worker. Supervisory experience, mediation and advocacy skills are assets. Experience with home studies and fostering or home sharing is desirable.

The successful applicant will be an excellent interpersonal communicator and able to maintain a flexible schedule as necessary. She/he will also be a team player that is able to build relationships with individuals, staff members, home share providers and CLBC.

This position is based in Terrace, BC. A car is required, mileage provided. The wage is competitive with an attractive benefit package and pension plan. Assistance with relocation can be considered for the successful applicant.

Please express your interest in writing by April 17th, 2015 to:

Thompson Community Services Inc. Attn: Andrew Bell, Director of Services E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 250 624 9631

Service, Commitment, LeadershipThompson Community Services

GROUP HOME MANAGER Terrace, BC

At TCS we offer highly individualized, solution-focused services to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and to funders. Fundamental to our purpose is the selection and support of committed staff members. We are seeking a skilled, experienced and self-directed individual to fill the position of Manager for one of our group homes in Terrace, BC. You will have extensive experience working with adults with a developmental disability and supervisory experience would be an asset. You must have a sincere commitment to providing quality services to individuals. As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to maintain a flexible schedule as necessary. We offer competitive wages with an excellent benefit package including a pension. Assistance with relocation can be considered for the successful applicant. Please express your interest in writing by April 17th, 2015 to:

Thompson Community Services Inc. Attn: Andrew Bell, Director of Services E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 250 624 9631

Service, Commitment, LeadershipThompson Community Services

JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE Seasonal: April 1 - October 30, 2015

2 Positions - part timeDescription: The qualified candidate will be responsible to process cash sales, assist customers with their projects, and be available to assist wherever needed.

Competitive wages24 hours per weekTraining available

Requirements:Strong computer skillsMinimum one year experience with retailDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to exercise discretion with confidential informationStrong customer serviceAbility to work with flexible scheduling and on short notice

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MECHANIC (Service Truck Position, Burns Lake)Want to work out of a good quality service truck,

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difficult situations with an upbeat attitude.

Year around work available in the Burns Lake Area!

Contact Stephan Posselt email: [email protected] Phone: 778-669-1010

Starting wage $38.00/hr. 50 hrs per week and possibly more. Benefits package available!

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Request For Janitorial ProposalBids for janitorial workers are being accepted for

Houston Super Valu, local grocery.

Application Deadline is April 27, 2015.

Please submit proposal in person to Hank Buursema,

3232 16 Hwy West, Houston, BC V0J 1Z1

Only those short listed will be contact, no phone calls please.

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Medical/DentalMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: www.CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Commercial Transport/ Heavy-Duty Mechanic

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Trades, TechnicalGPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus, Alberta urgently requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence imme-diately. Visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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Feed & HayGOOD QUALITY hay, $160/ton, large round bales. (250)846-5728.

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

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Locally owned and operated

$156,000

$169,900

$264,900

• Great family home in a great area! 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, double garage.• Very spacious fl oor plan with laundry on the main fl oor.• Huge rec-room in the basement as well as a large hobby room.• Tons of storage. Patio doors off dining to a deck with a great mountain view!• Green house, garden area. Vacant lot next door. All appliances included.• With a few updates, this could be your dream home!• Call Lia to View 250-845-1147.

• Extensively renovated 4 bedroom home on a huge, fenced corner lot located close to all the amenities.• All new windows, siding (with 2’ Styrofoam), brand new custom kitchen with huge island & eating bar, fi r fl ooring & tile throughout the main, wood blinds.• Custom rustic wood trim, solid wood doors, log railing, new furnace.• Basement partly fi nished with huge laundry/storage, cold room, family room and bedroom. Carport, 12 X 32 deck, fenced yard, alley access.• All appliances and window coverings included! • Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

• Bright, spacious custom built home located close to schools and no neighbours behind. Sunken living room with bay window. • Dining with patio doors to deck, oak cabinets, skylight in bathroom. • Full fi nished basement features huge rec room/ family room, den, 3rd bath, 4th bedroom. Double garage. • Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, built in vac and attachments.

A PLACE WITH SPACE!!

VERY ATTRACTIVE HOME & PRICE!

$239,900

BETTER LOOK AT ME!

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED!

• Completely fi nished, recently updated family home on 1.32 acres just minutes east of town! Complete kitchen reno with new cabinets, countertops, paint and fl ooring.• Nook with an eating bar. Formal dining w/patio doors to huge covered deck.• Very open living/dining with lots of windows.• All main fl oor windows updated, 2 bathrooms updated as well.• High effi ciency gas furnace. Huge workshop for dad! • Rec room with a gas stove.• Beautifully landscaped lot, double carport, wraparound driveway.• Great valley views. All appliances included, hot tub negotiable.• Call Lia to view! 250-845-1147.

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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.

GRANISLEThe Granisle and District Senior Citizens meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. 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.

HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH 2365 Copeland Ave.

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

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

Houston Public Library Events: MURDER MYSTERY: Kids (ages 6 and up) come out to the library to help us solve a mysterious murder that has taken place. Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00-3:00PM. For more info please contact the library @250-845-2256.

Upcoming Houston Cancer Fundraiser: Help is needed 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].

Perennial Plant Sale – annual fundraising event - Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society Saturday, May 23, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. to noon (viewing 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) Main Street & Hwy 16 Smithers at the Goat Statue Parking Lot. To donate plants: If you are dividing perennials, splitting shrugs, thinning fl owers or halting the spread of berry patches, please save your spares for this sale. If you need help digging up your plants or to arrange pick-up by May 20, call: Marie Kaszas 250 845 2514.

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.

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 offi ce. No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can be submitted or viewed at www.houston-today.com

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS – Parks and Playground Maintenance

PurposeThe District of Houston is seeking the services of a qualified contractor for the provision of parks and playground maintenance at selected sites as described in Schedule A of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) package.

Quotation SubmissionRFQ documents can be found at www.houston.ca under “Notices” or can be picked up at the Municipal Office at 3367 – 12th Street Houston BC between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Contractors wishing to submit quotations should do so no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, April 17, 2015 by submitting a copy of the quotation in a sealed envelope marked “Request for Quotation – Parks and Playground Maintenance”.

This is not a call for tenders. The District of Houston reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotations, or accept a quotation deemed to be in the best interest of the District, and will not be responsible for any costs incurred by proponents in preparing a response.

Submission Deadline: 4:00 pm, Friday, April 17, 2015

All submissions become the property of the District of Houston and will not be returned to the sender.

Quotations are to be sent to: District of Houston Attn: Ryan Coltura, Director of Leisure Services 3367 12th Avenue, PO Box 370 Houston, BC V0J 1Z0

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

e-mail: [email protected]

Lia Long250-845-1147

Call 250-845-7325www.realtor.ca

The Hometown Experts with a World of Experience®

www.remaxhouston.ca

Locally owned and operated

$156,000

$169,900

$264,900

• Great family home in a great area! 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, double garage.• Very spacious � oor plan with laundry on the main � oor.• Huge rec-room in the basement as well as a large hobby room.• Tons of storage. Patio doors off dining to a deck with a great mountain view!• Green house, garden area. Vacant lot next door. All appliances included.• With a few updates, this could be your dream home!• Call Lia to View 250-845-1147.

• Extensively renovated 4 bedroom home on a huge, fenced corner lot located close to all the amenities.• All new windows, siding (with 2’ Styrofoam), brand new custom kitchen with huge island & eating bar, � r � ooring & tile throughout the main, wood blinds.• Custom rustic wood trim, solid wood doors, log railing, new furnace.• Basement partly � nished with huge laundry/storage, cold room, family room and bedroom. Carport, 12 X 32 deck, fenced yard, alley access.• All appliances and window coverings included! • Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

• Bright, spacious custom built home located close to schools and no neighbours behind. Sunken living room with bay window. • Dining with patio doors to deck, oak cabinets, skylight in bathroom. • Full � nished basement features huge rec room/ family room, den, 3rd bath, 4th bedroom. Double garage. • Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, built in vac and attachments.

A PLACE WITH SPACE!!

VERY ATTRACTIVE HOME & PRICE!

$239,900

BETTER LOOK AT ME!

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED!

• Completely � nished, recently updated family home on 1.32 acres just minutes east of town! Complete kitchen reno with new cabinets, countertops, paint and � ooring.• Nook with an eating bar. Formal dining w/patio doors to huge covered deck.• Very open living/dining with lots of windows.• All main � oor windows updated, 2 bathrooms updated as well.• High ef� ciency gas furnace. Huge workshop for dad! • Rec room with a gas stove.• Beautifully landscaped lot, double carport, wraparound driveway.• Great valley views. All appliances included, hot tub negotiable.• Call Lia to view! 250-845-1147.

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

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

GRANISLEThe Granisle and District Senior Citizens meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. 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 CALENDARBuck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck � ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.

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

Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s Bible Study meet every Wed. morning from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston Christian Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Childcare is provided. For more info call Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, Evelyn 696-3229.

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

Houston Public Library Events: MURDER MYSTERY: Kids (ages 6 and up) come out to the library to help us solve a mysterious murder that has taken place. Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00-3:00PM. For more info please contact the library @250-845-2256.

Upcoming Houston Cancer Fundraiser: Help is needed 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].

Perennial Plant Sale – annual fundraising event - Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society Saturday, May 23, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. to noon (viewing 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) Main Street & Hwy 16 Smithers at the Goat Statue Parking Lot. To donate plants: If you are dividing perennials, splitting shrugs, thinning � owers or halting the spread of berry patches, please save your spares for this sale. If you need help digging up your plants or to arrange pick-up by May 20, call: Marie Kaszas 250 845 2514.

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.

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

PRAISE & FELLOWSHIPEa� erEVERYONE IS WELCOME

Begins at 7:00 pm on

Sunday, April 19th, 2015REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW

at theCANADIAN REFORMED

CHURCHlocated in the Avalon Subdivision

as we celebrate

Please join us for an evening of


MEAT

Delissio Twin Pack Pizzas2 Varieties

888

Your Pantry Fill Specialists

NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!

Farkay Chinese Style Noodles1 Variety Only! 397 g

2 for 300

Highliner English Style Cod2 kg

1999

Italpasta NoodlesAssorted Varieties, 900 g

2 for 500Kraft ParmesanCheese500 gram

988

Aylmer TomatoesAssorted Varieties8x796 ml

899

Western Family Frozen VegetablesAssorted Varieties, 2 kg

499

Sun Rype Juice BoxesPlus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee, 8x200 ml

4 for 500

Sceptre 20 L Gas Cans

1799

Tide Liquid Laundry SoapAssorted Varieties4.61-5.02 litre

2199Bounce FabricSoftener SheetsOutdoor Fresh, 260’s

999

Lysol Disinfecting WipesVariety Pack, 6x75’s

1499

Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding Assorted Varieties, 4x99 g

4 for 500

Smucker’s Jam2 Varieties, 1 litre

699

Classico Pasta SauceAssorted Varieties218-650 ml

349

Pelican Kids Kayaks

14999Pelican Kayaks

49999Berkshire Life Comfort Throws

1299

PRODUCE FEATURED

GREAT BARGAINS

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Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Lilydale 18pc

2189ea.

Bnls Centre Cut Pork Chopssuperpack, 7.03kg

319/lb

Corn on the Cob 4 pack

499

Eat Smart Kale Salad 794 g

599

Mixed Bell Peppers2 lb bag

399

Kraft Peanut ButterSmooth or Light, 2 kg

699

April 8-14, 2015

Hickory Thick Sliced Bacon WFC, 1kg

869ea.

Hampton HouseChicken Strips2 kg

1999

Western Family Bathroom Tissue24 roll double roll

998

Doritos Club Pack Chipsor Assorted Varieties

2 for 888Coca-Cola or Pepsi Products 12x355ml

2 for 888Plus Deposit, Plus Eco-Fee

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Houston Today, April 08, 2015