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The Forest Practices Board says overcutting of green timber in beetle-hit pine areas is threatening the mid- term timber supply in those areas. Board chair Tim Ryan said “The more live trees that are harvested now, the lower the sustainable harvest level will be after the salvage program is finished. We believe the chief forester needs to respond to the rapidly- changing situation with timely updates to the allowable annual cuts.” In the Prince George TSA, harvesting of green trees reached 100% of government- set guidelines in 2011 and 2012, exceeded them in 2013, and will be significantly higher this year. In the Morice area around Houston, green timber harvest- ing could be double the government guide- lines this year, but in the Quesnel TSA, “they have done very well at focusing on the dead and minimizing harvests of the green,” Ryan said. The report urges the chief forester to quickly reassess the AACs in areas where they were increased for salvage pine harvest- ing and clearly state and measure harvest performance. The Board also encouraged government to ensure it collects information needed by the chief forester to measure performance, particularly in areas where there is an expectation that salvage harvesting will continue for the foreseeable future. - Central Interior Logging Association, FastFacts Trades training on the way Over-harvesting is hitting the mid-term timber supply By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today More trades train- ing will be offering in Houston this fall. Houston Secondary School is renovat- ing their autoshop into a multi-use fa- cility for trades, said HSS Principal Scott Jackson. Northwest Community College and HSS are partner- ing to offer Millwright Foundation Level One Training to both adults and high school stu- dents next September, Jackson said. NWCC is also looking at other cours- es for the upcoming months, including Mineral Processing Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Class One driver train- ing, and other short ticket courses that en- hance employability, said NWCC Regional Director Regina Saimoto. “Several HFP em- ployees have been suc- cessful in obtaining their adult dogwood since the announce- ment of the mill clo- sure, and we continue to work with individu- als to help them get their dogwood or to meet specific entry requirements for pro- grams,” Saimoto said. NWCC also con- tinues to offer online and distance pro- grams like Applied Business Technology, Information Computer Technology, University Credit, and Business Administration. They also support learners taking distance cours- es from other institu- tions, Saimoto said. “I feel we are in a good position to re- spond to the needs of the community during this time of transition. The NWCC Learning Centre has an active and informed adviso- ry committee to help us identify the train- ing that is needed in the community. “Around Houston, green timber harvesting could be double the government guidelines.” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 Proudly serving Houston and District - Home of Canada’s Largest Fly Rod www.houston-today.com NO. 15 $1.30 Inc. GST Jackie Lieuwen/Houston Today SPRING Lambs Sarah Clark and Addie Chaffer show off some lamb triplets from the Windy Ridge ranch in Topley. Owned by Roxy Bullock, Windy Ridge has 72 ewes and is expecting 130 to 140 lambs this spring, up from the 92 lambs born in two weeks last year. Bullock says she sells breeding stock and meat sheep, and has American Barbados Blackbelly purebreds and several Blackbelly mixes. Publications Mail Registration #0040028607 TODAY! Wednesday, April 9 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Houston Community Hall See TRADES on Page 3

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The Forest Practices Board says overcutting of green timber in beetle-hit pine areas is threatening the mid-term timber supply in those areas. Board chair Tim Ryan said “The more live trees that are harvested now, the lower the sustainable harvest level will be after the

salvage program is � nished. We believe the chief forester needs to respond to the rapidly-changing situation with timely updates to the allowable annual cuts.”

In the Prince George TSA, harvesting of green trees reached 100% of government-set guidelines in 2011

and 2012, exceeded them in 2013, and will be signi� cantly higher this year.

In the Morice area

around Houston, green timber harvest-ing could be double the government guide-lines this year, but

in the Quesnel TSA, “they have done very well at focusing on the dead and minimizing harvests of the green,”

Ryan said.The report urges

the chief forester to quickly reassess the AACs in areas where they were increased for salvage pine harvest-ing and clearly state and measure harvest performance.

The Board also encouraged government to ensure

it collects information needed by the chief forester to measure p e r f o r m a n c e , particularly in areas where there is an expectation that salvage harvesting will continue for the foreseeable future.

- Central Interior Logging Association, FastFacts

Trades training on the way

Over-harvesting is hitting the mid-term timber supply

By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today

More trades train-ing will be offering in Houston this fall.

Houston Secondary School is renovat-ing their autoshop into a multi-use fa-cility for trades, said HSS Principal Scott Jackson.

N o r t h w e s t Community College and HSS are partner-ing to offer Millwright Foundation Level One Training to both adults and high school stu-dents next September, Jackson said.

NWCC is also looking at other cours-es for the upcoming months, including Mineral Processing Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Class One driver train-ing, and other short ticket courses that en-hance employability, said NWCC Regional Director Regina Saimoto.

“Several HFP em-ployees have been suc-

cessful in obtaining their adult dogwood since the announce-ment of the mill clo-sure, and we continue to work with individu-als to help them get their dogwood or to meet speci� c entry requirements for pro-grams,” Saimoto said.

NWCC also con-tinues to offer online and distance  pro-grams like Applied Business Technology, I n f o r m a t i o n Computer Technology, University Credit, and Business Administration. They also support learners taking distance cours-es from other institu-tions, Saimoto said.

“I feel we are in a good position to re-spond to the needs of the community during this time of transition. The  NWCC Learning Centre has an active and informed adviso-ry committee to  help us identify the train-ing  that is needed in the community.

““Around Houston, green timberharvesting could be double the

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On April 8, 1914 the first train travelled from Prince George to Prince Rupert. The last spike was driven April 7, 1914 just outside of Fort Fraser, B.C. where two track laying teams met, one coming from Prince George and the other from Prince Rupert.

First train through Houston - April 8, 1914

“We are working very closely with School District 54 and industry to ensure that we can provide innovative and timely training. 

“What is key for us is to have accurate information on what training people are looking for, if we have sufficient demand to bring the training to Houston, and what the timelines are,” Saimoto said.

NWCC can also offer mobile trades trailers, she said.

Buses will also be available for Houston students to access programs in Smithers, such as the Environmental Monitoring Assistant program at the Smithers NWCC campus in the fall.

“School District 54 is also planning to offer

a Foundations Level One Professional Cook program in Houston next February,” Jackson said.

The HSS autoshop renovations are beginning immediately, with completion scheduled for this summer.

The renovations include adding a shop entrance and shop washrooms, and are being done in partnership with NWCC and local industry.

“I continue to be amazed at the resilience of Houston.  There are many people in this community with passion and drive to see the community weather this period of transition.  The willingness to work together and find solutions is astounding.  NWCC is committed to be part

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“It is important for us to know who would like to take what program as soon

as possible so we can advocate to bring the most beneficial programs to the community,” Saimoto said.

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April is Daffodil Month to support those with cancer. Every three minutes, another Canadian is told, “You have cancer.” Two in five Canadians are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. “Please wear a daffodil to show your support and encouragement to those living with cancer,” says Sue Jones of the Canadian Cancer Society. Cancer Society volunteers were in the mall last Thursday, selling daffodils to raise support for the cause. Above are Jane Wardrop, Sue Jones and Shirley Collins. Left are Jocelyn Bell, Sue West, Gwen Kirkby and Jane Wardrop.

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In our opinion:

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

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Area-based tenure back in spotlightThe B.C. government is again raising

the issue of whether to give forest companies more control over

B.C.’s forests via area-based forest tenures – essentially Tree Farm Licences -- a year after it abandoned such a plan due to public backlash.

Forest Minister Steve Thomson says public consultations will be held until May 30, and that conversions to area-based tenures would be approved only in areas where there is public approval.

Government wants feedback on social, economic and environmental bene� ts that should be sought from tenure-holders that apply, how to evaluate applications, and how to implement any tenure conversions. Recommendations will be made to government by June 30.

Forest companies that gain area-based tenures will have more long-term management rights, which Thomson said “only gives them timber- harvesting rights to the area as they currently have with volume-based licences. This is not privatization and not transferring rights to that area to the land holder other than those harvesting rights.”

The public has the same access to hunting, � shing and other recreational activities as it has on other Crown land, and First Nations’ rights also apply to area-based tenures.

Other provinces typically grant harvesting rights through area-based tenures. For example, Alberta uses forest management agreements and Saskatchewan uses sustainable forest licences.

There’s a government tenure discussion paper on the internet at

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Healthier addiction is my cup of teaI moved to the

Okanagan over 13 years ago and, as a re-covering coffee addict, reluctantly drank my very � rst Tim Horton’s “double double.” The two-cream-two-sugar combination instantly had me hooked for the next couple of years.

I was a new mother at the time, so this sil-ly passion wasn’t the most convenient, but I still managed to get my � x on a daily basis.

And then one day, when I was pregnant with our second child, and not yet aware that I was, I took a sip of the warm comforting beverage that I loved so much and it tasted awful. I sipped it a few more times try-ing to � gure out what was wrong with it, but there was noth-ing different about the drink, just that I no longer liked its taste. I poured it out and never ordered another one again.

Once I realized I

was expecting, I � g-ured our unborn child must have had something to do with my sudden dislike for double doubles and I started to cater to dif-ferent cravings, none of which included cof-fee. But after Daisy was born I picked up my coffee habit again – this time from Starbucks.

My “grande non-fat mild coffee misto with two pumps of sugar-free vanilla, extra hot” took longer to say and was a little more ex-pensive, but I ordered it once or twice a day for several years until I no longer wanted to.

“This tastes awful,” I said to my co-worker one morning after tak-ing a sip. “I hope this doesn’t mean I’m preg-nant.” It didn’t. My body was just reject-ing another long-time craving, and while I didn’t know the reason for it, I was relieved to see it go.

Much like the time

I gave up double dou-bles, I had headaches for the � rst few days and then I was � ne. I started drinking more water, and for the warm comfort I was looking for, I turned to tea. I tried several types and � nally set-tled on peppermint as my favourite. I never craved it the way I did coffee, but it was still an enjoyable treat.

I can’t remember how long my java drought lasted that time, but it ended one day when I drank the most delicious cup of joe I’d ever had. It was Irish coffee, with Baileys added, sugar around the rim, a dol-lop of fresh whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles on top. This, unfortunately, became my new daily craving and one that I gave into despite the fact that even though I never felt a buzz, I was technically boozing every day of the week - and in the morning

no less.By far, this was the

coffee obsession I liked least, and I was con-stantly trying to end it. I didn’t include the sugar, whipped cream or sprinkles, but still added Baileys, mak-ing the drink fatten-ing even without the extras. After countless unsuccessful attempts to give it up, and a noticeable unwanted weight gain, my crav-ings persisted until the day I was introduced to organic coffee lattes and I started drinking those instead.

My new addic-tion wasn’t one that I minded at all.  It had some health bene� ts and was conveniently available in my cup-board at all times. But even that didn’t last forever. One day after years of drinking it daily, it too lost its de-liciousness.

I no longer question why these intense cravings abruptly vanish, I just try to

pay attention to my body, and if it’s no longer reacting well to something, I’ll eliminate it.

Now tea is back on the agenda and I’m looking forward to trying more varieties. I can’t imagine I’ll ever become addicted to it like I have with coffee so many times, but you never know, I’ve heard there’s a chocolate one I’ll love.

Sounds promising. Maybe I’ll steep a pot and mull it over. 

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Liz GereiRetired

“The spring flowers and the sunshine. We miss the flowers in the

winter. And with spring comes some warmer weather.”

Janelle GeorgeUnemployed

“The flowers. They make everything look

so much better. It brightens everything and adds colour.”

Trina BrentEducation Assistant

“Getting outside. In the winter you’re stuck in the

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This letter is a heads-up to all local people. During the construction phase of the Chevron PTP/Paci� c Trail Pipelines Project, there will be dangerous increases in industrial traf� c along our road systems, even residential roads such as Buck Flats. *please

note the same issues apply to Francois Lake Road and many other areas along the PTP ROR/right-of-way.

Buck Flats Road is a Class 6 Highway all the way out to the Parrott Trail fork @28km. There are al-ternate road-routes,

such as Morice River Road and Parrott Main Road for PTP-traf� c, but Chevron does not recognize or understand that their truck-traf� c during Construction Phase of their Project repre-sents a danger to all people, including local residents.

In addition, there will be many access restrictions along our roadways and road closures within our back-country road systems. These in-clude: Carrier Road, Parrott Trail, Buck-Goosly Road, Parrott Main and others…..closures due not only

to work-camp loca-tions but to the trench-construction and pipe installation along the pipeline ROW. These closures will be in-effect for two or three full-summer-seasons of the Chevron con-struction plan.

There has been no information about

these adverse impacts to our local lives, no mechanism for com-munication of our concerns and now we see that Chevron is getting ready to apply for Permitting, with no consultation with the folks who live here….the people most di-rectly affected by this

Chevron PTP Project have no voice, no right to be heard regarding our interests and our lives.

How will Chevron design this pipeline project to re� ect our concerns?

Glenda Ferris,Houston, B.C.

Letters to the Editor

Editor:The New

Prosperity mine literally got the shaft from Prime Minister Harper and his cabinet. How could this happen to such a well-planned project, one that was thoroughly reviewed and fully approved by the Province of B.C.?

This is one of the largest gold and copper deposits in the world and it’s sitting right here in our backyard. With modern mining practices, this is a mineral resource that can safely be harvested for the benefit of every person in the province without harming the environment.

Why have B.C.’s

conservative MP’s been silent on this matter? The Prime Minister and his B.C. MP’s need to explain why they rejected 750 B.C. construction jobs and 500 permanent B.C. jobs and the economic wealth the mine would bring to our province.

Pam GardnerBurnaby, BC

***

Editor:Why have we not

learned the painful lessons of the past? The B.C. NDP government in the 1970s foolishly shut down the entire B.C. mining industry and it has taken several generations to recover. Now,

just as things were looking bright, the federal conservative government – which should know better – has sent an equally chilling message of negativity to the investment community by saying “no” to the Prosperity mine.

How many other well planned mining projects in B.C. are now on uncertain ground because of the negative signal that’s been sent? The Prosperity mine was a beacon of hope to thousands of people and their families in the Cariboo region and beyond. This foolish, ill-informed decision must be reconsidered and approval given to this mine. Every possible e n v i r o n m e n t a l precaution is in place. There is no reason on earth to

say “no” to it.

Donald LeungBurnaby, B.C.

***

Editor:No one likes to

have the goalposts moved on them in the middle of a game. But that’s exactly what the feds did to Taseko when they changed the terms of reference for the new Prosperity mine project in the middle of the environmental review process. It goes against every sense of fair play.

With the goalposts moved, important information about the mine project was ignored by the federal review panel, and it led to the project being unfairly rejected. Instead of pushing

forward with this project, and creating hundreds of new jobs, the court will now have to sort things out and hopefully bring about a better outcome.

Bruce SandersonNorth Vancouver

***

Editor:Please add me to

the list of people who feel Taseko’s New Prosperity mine got a raw deal from the federal government. It makes me want to shake my head. They seem to forget that virtually every dollar created in British Columbia starts with the extraction of natural resources such as gold and copper.

They also seem to forget that British

Columbia’s Pacific Rim economy lifts and carries a huge, and often d i s p ro p o r t i o n at e, share of the entire country’s economy.  Perhaps Stephen Harper and his conservatives should spend more time in

places like Williams Lake, Prince George, Quesnel, and the Car iboo-Chi lcot in generally to see where the Canadian economy really starts.

Jesse McClintonVictoria, B.C.

Criticizing federal action on Prosperity Mine

Dear Editor:

Hi, may daughter and I were in Houston on Sunday and went for a swim at your Aquatic Centre. What a wonderful facility you have in your community. The children’s pool separate from the adult pool is great and the kids seem to really enjoy it with all the interesting

things for them to do. The hot tub and sauna was great for the sore muscles. The mural on the wall was one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you so much and protect it at all costs as it is so important especially in the north to have such a healthy centre to people to go to.

Jane and Alisha Skelton

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The public is invited to review the proposed 2014-2019 Nadina District Forest Stewardship Plan for BC Timber Sales, Babine Business Area. This plan describes the results and strategies for meeting government objectives as set out in the Forest and Range Practices Act.

There is a 60-day review and comment period from March 31 to May 30, 2014. This plan is also being referred to First Nations claiming traditional territory in the area covered by the plan, as specified by the district manager. Notification letters are being sent to licenced tenure holders in the area covered by the plan.

The proposed forest stewardship plan is available for review by members of the public and other stakeholders at the following locations (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) for the duration of the review and comment period: • Nadina District office: 185 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake, B.C., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) • Service BC office: 3400 11th Street, Houston, B.C. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.) • Skeena District office, 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, B.C., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)

VANDERHOOF AND DISTRICTS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

Notice of the 69th Annual General Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2014Time: Meeting: 7:00PM, Supper: 5:45 PM

Location: Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Center

To Consider:➤ Review 2013 financial statement. Sales increased 8.6% to $219.4 million and net savings increased by $385,000 to over $14.4 million or 6.6% of sales.➤ Directors recommendation of a patronage allocation of $9.4 million or 4.45% of 2013 purchases.➤ Election of 2 Directors for the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Prince George areas and 1 director for Terrace.➤ Co-op Gift Certificates, Hampers and Door Prizes valued at $500.

Complimentary tickets for supper must be picked up prior to April 18th at the Co-op General Office.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONSInterested in letting your name stand for the Board of Directors of Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Association?Directors participate jointly, with a total of nine Directors in planning and controlling the affairs of the co-operative, guided by Association Bylaws and Policies, so that it effectively moves toward achieving the objectives of the Co-operative. Nomination packages can be picked up at the Admin Of� ce, Prince George, Quesnel Agro-C-Store, Houston or Terrace Branches. The form should be dropped off at the of� ce prior to April 18, 2014.

RCMP to increase patrols on Buck Flats Road By Jackie Lieuwen

Houston Today

Police got a report of a vehicle speeding on Buck Flats Road at 10 a.m. March 28. Constable Mike Thom said the complainant reported concern about speeding and beer cans on the road at 1 p.m. March 27. In response, police will be doing extra patrols on Buck Flats Road in the next few weeks, said Cst. Thom.

***A vehicle hit the

ditch on Highway 118 ten kilometres up from Highway 16 at 6:56 a.m. March 29. Cst. Thom said the driver lost control on the icy road, went off into the ditch and rolled over. The Ambulance brought the driver to the Burns Lake Hospital with minor injuries, and the vehicle was totalled.

***Police got a report

of a possible impaired driver coming from Granisle at 11:40 a.m. March 29. Cst. Thom said police found and stopped the vehicle, which had an “N” driver with four passengers. The driver failed the roadside screen, and was served a 90-day driving prohibition. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

***Police got a

report of a domestic disturbance at a home on Park Lane at 9 a.m. March 30. Cst. Thom said police attended and calmed a verbal dispute. No criminal offence was committed.

***At 11:55 a.m.

March 27, police got a report of a noise disturbance at an apartment on Mountainview

Drive and Hagman Crescent. Cst. Mike Thom said police told the person to turn the music down. No further complaints were made.

***Police got a report

of an injured deer on Highway 16 near Nadina Road at 6:30 a.m. March 28. Cst. Mike Thom said the deer was dead by the time police arrived.

***Police got a

report of a domestic disturbance at a home on Pearson Road at 7:30 a.m. March 31. Cst. Thom said police talked to a male and female involved in an argument, but no offence was committed. Because there were children in the home, police advised the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

***Police got a report

of a possible impaired

driver on 11th Street at 11:50 a.m. March 31. Cst. Thom said the driver has physical issues which caused the report.

***Police got a report

of a male speeding by the overpass east of Houston at 4 p.m. March 31. Cst. Thom said police stopped the driver and found he was was to be served a driving prohibition. They issued the prohibition.

***Police served

a truck driver an immediate roadside prohibition on Highway 16 near the Morice River Road at 8:45 p.m. March 31. Cst. Mike Thom said police stopped the driver of the tractor truck for speeding, and saw symptoms of impairment. The driver failed the roadside screening test and was served

a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition. The tractor truck was impounded 30 days.

***A vehicle lost

control, drove over the bank and rolled over on Mountainview Drive near the ball � eld at 5:40 a.m. April 1. Cst. Thom said the driver was allegedly driving the 40 km/hr speed limit, but lost control on the ice. Ambulance attended and the driver had no injuries, but the vehicle damage was estimated at $35,000.

***Police got a report

of a semi truck driving aggressively west of Houston at 1 p.m April 1. Cst. Thom said police stopped the semi, warned the driver about aggressive driving and served him a ticket for having an incorrect log book.

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More than 600 people and businesses have already signed up to an Enbridge Northern Gateway online database in anticipation of working on the planned pipeline to pump Alberta crude oil to a marine export terminal at Kitimat.

Gateway official Catherine Pennington says the database is one way of finding out the skill sets of

interested individuals and determining the capability of companies located along the pipeline corridor which stretches 1,777 kilometres.

“There’s been quite a good response so far,” said Pennington of the database which went live in a soft launch the middle of last month.

“What we’re really trying to determine

is if there are any gaps in skill sets [for people] and business capabilities along the corridor.”

P e n n i n g t o n said the database follows Enbridge’s commitments to establish community benefits arising from the planned construction of the $5.5 billion project.

F o l l o w i n g extensive hearings, the National Energy

Board last December r e c o m m e n d e d approval provided Enbridge meet 209 conditions.

The federal cabinet is expected to make a decision about the project in June.

Although the pipeline has yet to be approved, those who have signed up to the database could very well stand to benefit from what Pennington said

is early fieldwork required by the NEB.

The database is meant for individuals and companies located within 80 kilometres on either side of the pipeline corridor stretching from Alberta to Kitimat.

Pennington said the database will specifically help Enbridge develop its commitment for aboriginal

development.“There is provision

to self identify [as aboriginals] if they feel comfortable,” she said.

Speaking to a luncheon meeting in Terrace yesterday, Janet Holder, Enbridge Northern Gateway senior executive in charge of the project, said it had already spent $350 million on the project up to last

December.“If everything

goes as well as we hope it goes, we should be able to start construction in 2015,” she said.

Holder did acknowledge that a number of court appeals have already been filed by groups opposing the project and anticipates more will be filed.

- Terrace Standard Black Press

Enbridge gathering names for pipeline construction

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

More people are dying from distracted driving than drinking and driving, and that has caused Attorney General Suzanne Anton to reconsider whether B.C.’s penalties for using smart phones behind the wheel are tough enough.

Anton said the latest statistics from 2012 show 81 deaths from distracted driving in the year, compared to 55 related to impaired driving.

“People seem to know that they must not drink and drive, but distracted driving, people don’t seem to have the same level of awareness,” Anton said Wednesday.

B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act currently sets a $167 � ne for talking on a hand-held mobile phone, and $167 plus three demerit points for emailing or texting while driving. Ontario recently raised its � ne from $155 to $280, with a maximum of $500 for those who contest the � ne and are convicted.

A few weeks ago Anton wasn’t

convinced higher penalties would help change driver behaviour, but she said Wednesday she was disturbed to discover that B.C. has more distracted driving deaths than Ontario, which has three times the population.

“Should there be points attached to holding the handheld device and talking?

Probably,” Anton said. “Should the � nes be higher? Probably, so I’m having a look at both of those.”

Another statistic that caught Anton’s attention was the 51,000 distracted driving tickets handed out in B.C. in 2013. She said that’s a “huge number” that suggests the message of distracted driving

is not getting through, and a reminder that seatbelt use and impaired driving also took time to impress on the public.

T h e Superintendent of Motor Vehicles is analyzing B.C. driving habits and will report to Anton, who is considering changing penalties later this year.

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The log yard entrance to Houston Forest Products is blocked as the last load of logs is in the yard. The mill is scheduled to start a phased shut down on May 9.

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

Former B.C. chief forester Jim Snetsinger is leading a public discussion this spring about converting vol-

ume-based logging licences to area-based tenures, a proposal the B.C. government backed away from be-fore last spring’s elec-tion.

Forests Minister

Steve Thomson an-nounced the consul-tation this week and released a discussion paper for comment on a new website, engage.gov.bc.ca/foresttenures that will collect com-ments until May 30.

About 60 per cent of the logging on Crown land in B.C. is through volume-based forest licences, which give companies permission to cut a specified volume in the licence area. Thomson said the proposed change to area-based licences is to encour-age companies to make longer-term in-vestment in planting and silviculture to in-crease future produc-tivity on Crown land. Area-based licences give the holder exclu-sive access, instead of competing with other logging companies, each licensed to take a set volume of wood

from the same forest.Thomson said the

proposal is to help deal with the widespread damage left behind by the mountain pine beetle infestation that is causing a decline in timber supply for de-cades to come.

NDP forests critic Norm Macdonald said the experience with ex-isting area-based ten-ures, called tree farm licences, is that they have not improved for-est stewardship. About 15 per cent of B.C. lumber production is from tree farm licenc-es, and the ministry can’t show evidence that they are better managed, he said.

Many of the exist-ing tree farm licences are on the B.C. coast, where log exports have increased.

Macdonald said B.C.’s big forest companies have lobbied Premier

Christy Clark for the change, which effectively privatizes large tracts of Crown forest, and now the forests ministry is being directed to implement the change.

Snetsinger said he worked with volume-based and area-based licences as B.C.’s chief forester, where he was responsible for setting annual allowable cut from 2004 to 2012. They have their supporters and detractors, and Snetsinger said he will hear from them all.

The consultation tour will have stops in Nanaimo, Kamloops, Prince George, Quesnel, Burns Lake, Williams Lake, Smithers, Dawson Creek, Cranbrook and Vancouver. Details will be posted on the consultation website when they are finalized.

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Counsellor - Tour Guide - 2014The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor Tour Guide. This position requires the counsellor to greet all visitors, provide travel information on our local region, as well as the province, make accommodation reservations, assist with the planning of special events and promote Houston to visitors and locals. These services are provided in person, telephone and via written communication. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, superior telephone skills, be computer literate, have a valid driver’s licence, availability to a vehicle and have the ability to multi-task. Proficiency in English, both oral and written is essential. A second language is an asset.Please drop off your resume with references and cover letter to: The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce (Tourist Information Centre) 3289 Highway, Houston BC Attention: Maureen Czirfusz

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Tachet Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 20 starting at 1 p.m. at the Water Treatment Plant. Everyone Welcome.

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GranisleGranisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1:00pm in the Seniors Centre.

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Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., 11:00am Bible study is Thurs. at 7:00pm.

Houston Job Fair - April 9, 12-8pm @ Houston Community Hall, 2302 Butler Ave. For up-to-date information on employers/exhibitors who will be attending, go to www.houston.ca and click on the mill closure link. Bring your resume! Houston Community Services Babysitting Course: April 9 thru May 14, 2014. The course is every Wed. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. upstairs in the Steelhead Building. Cost is $30. and kids age 11 and up are welcome to register by calling 250-845-3484. Houston Secondary 8th Annual Arts Fair, Wed. April 9 from 6-8 pm at Houston Secondary School. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy this showcase of student work and performance in all curriculum areas. Houston Cutloose Quilters meet April 12 for a Quilters Day-Out in the Houston Library’s Canfor room. Call Mary at 845-2668 or Pam at 845-2573 for more info. Houston Minor Hockey Association Executive Elections Spring Meeting - Tues. April 15 at 7pm, Houston Secondary School Library. At this meeting the elections of Directors for the Houston Minor Hockey Association. All HMHA members are welcome.

Tachet Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 20 starting at 1 p.m. at the Water Treatment Plant. Everyone Welcome.

Houston Public Library - Free Guitar lessons for all ages Friday afternoons 3:30-4:30pm. These lessons are sponsored by Northwest Community College, Houston Link to Learning, and the Houston Public Library. You must bring your own guitar. • After School Games – For ages 7 and up, April 22 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Snack provided and this program is FREE. • Passport Photos with Mark Zagwyn April 24 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. • Lego Club – For ages 6 and up (children who are “6” must be accompanied by an adult). April 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Snack is provided and this program is FREE. • Kreative Kids “Art Attack” Friday, April 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. For ages 6 and up (children who are 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). $2.00 per child. This program requires registration. For more info on any of the above events or to register, please call the Houston Public Library at 250-845-2256.

Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving homemade soup in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12-1 on Wednesdays.

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

Early Deadline NoticeDue to the Easter Holiday weekend,

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