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By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
The process of branding the Houston community is moving forward.
Two consultants hired by the District of Houston held discovery sessions April 14 and 15.
They talked to over 30 local people last week about ideas for a Houston brand, including business people, local residents and high school students.
Chris and Lawanda Thornley from Thornley Creative Communications were
hired March 30 to develop a brand for Houston, to market the community to tourists and business.
The company is based in Surrey and has helped brand and promote Bard on the Beach, the Abbotsford airport, Surrey Memorial Hospital
Foundation, and the Surrey Food Bank.
Houston Mayor Bill Holmberg says it’s “a timely project for our community as we transition through the closure of HFP sawmill.”
“With the help of funding from the Province, Northern
Development and the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition, this project will give Houston a fresh marketing strategy to attract investment and people to our great community and help the local economy recover and grow,” he said.
Chris Thornley said he came to Houston last week to listen to what local people had to say about Houston.
“We got lots of good feedback from people. One thing I really liked was how positive everybody was,” said Thornley. “There was a good, positive vibe in
the room.” He said they will
take the ideas from the public and look for common threads. Then he will develop three brand ideas, which will be brought back to Houston for feedback.
The whole process will be complete in June or July, he said.
Projected AAC drop 26 percent
Branding Houston to enhance community marketing
By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
The midterm timber harvest level is projected to drop 26 percent after the next � ve years.
Agathe Bernard, Stewardship Of� cer of the Ministry of Forests, presented to Houston council last Tuesday about the timber supply analysis and public discussion paper.
In the Morice Timber Supply Area (TSA), the dead pine left from the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic is enough to allow harvest to continue at the current level for � ve years before it drops.
After those � ve years, harvest level, known as Annual Allowable Cut (AAC), is projected to decrease to 1.6 million cubic metres per year for 55 years.
That is a 26 percent drop from
the current levels at 2.165 million cubic metres per year.
That is the conclusion in the public discussion paper for the Morice TSA, which was released for public review April 10 by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
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The Ministry is seeking public input on their analysis until June 20.
After that, Chief Forester Dave Peterson will set a new harvest level based on the analysis, public input and other social and economic information.
The paper conclusion says that short-term and mid-term harvest levels depend on a variety of factors, including the continued harvest of dead pine for � ve more years, and the health of the young forest areas.
Bernard said it also depends on whether companies consider it economically worthwhile to harvest areas with less timber volume or high-balsam.
These areas are not currently harvested and are called Marginally Economic Stands.
If they are considered with the harvest area, they will increase the projected harvest
levels 256,000 cubic metres. This would change the projected 26 percent drop to a 14 percent drop.
Bernard says there has been a lot of interest in recent years in making different wood products than saw logs - things like bioenergy and pallets.
That is part of why Marginally Economic Stands were considered.
The Timber Supply Analysis also considers a variety of other factors and their affect on the projected harvest levels. It looks at shifts in factors like forest health, the timing of the AAC shift, and shelf-life (length of time a dead tree is worth harvesting).
The analysis is open for public input until June 20, and Bernard says that is a key part the chief forester’s decision.
“I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to get input from the public for good decision
making,” she said. “In the end,
the chief forester’s determination is his own independent, p r o f e s s i o n a l judgement.”
Mayor Bill Holmberg said the biggest concern is the timing.
“The timing couldn’t be worse for us, as far as Houston is concerned, with the decisions that major licence holders are making on what they want to do with the wood.
“I questioned West Fraser when they came out with their numbers,” he said, adding that he wondered how they could shut down Houston Forest Products without even knowing what the new harvest levels would be.
“We’re going to continue to � ght to keep the timber that is here, in our community.
Public input invited for timber review DROP from Page 1
Jackie Lieuwen/Houston TodayAgathe Barnard, Stewardship Officer of Nadina Natural Resource District, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
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A neighbour’s greenhouseAge needn’t be a detriment to good
ideas, creative thought, or future plan-ning. Not long ago, I thought it was.
“How much longer could I use it?” “Is it worth the effort and expense, at this stage?” These were my thoughts as I stood in the back 40 recently pondering a different con� guration, a new struc-ture for my vegetable garden and a rather de-crepit adjoining shed. Just a few weeks later, I glanced over our fence at the strenuous effort my neighbour (with at least a decade and more on me) was putting into the construction of a small greenhouse. He certainly was not fretting about the time left to enjoy it; he was getting it done, apparently enjoying the work, and prepared to make use of it, right now! In the following years that little greenhouse was full of over-wintering scarlet geraniums, perhaps tiny seedlings for the adjacent garden, or whatever whims enticed my neighbour to make use of his successful project.
That neighbour and his greenhouse were a les-son for me when the ‘why bother’ attitude creeps in to stall my inspirations. Sadly, my neighbour is gone now, but perhaps not so sadly either, for he did what he wanted to do happily and well.
When I remember this neighbour, there’s much more than the inspiration of his little greenhouse that comes to mind.
He gardened and I gardened, but in no way were our gardens the slightest bit comparable. Over the fence, the peas, the beans, the pota-toes grew like there was no tomorrow under the neighbour’s knowing touch. Mine grew too, but the difference was that mine grew, his � ourished.
The fruits of neighbour’s apple tree visited constantly over our fence, and when the laden branches dropped a few choice fruits on my side, they found their way quickly into pies or apple-sauce. Sometimes part of the abundant harvest of the brambles frolicking along the laneway fence were brought to me for my enjoyment.
This gentle neighbour was a friendly and helpful one; on his way to the mailbox on a rainy day he would rescue my newspapers from the streaming driveway and tuck them safely under cover on the porch.
Even in winter, his garden continued its � our-ishing with tall stalks of Brussels sprouts ig-noring the cold and frost to present green orbs of nourishment for winter meals. The thriving crop of fall rye did its bit toward providing the spring’s turned-under green manure.
And the little greenhouse, my point of en-lightenment and inspiration, guarded the tender greenery not yet ready for the outdoors. Thank you, neighbour, for your unknowing lesson to one on the other side of the fence.
He made true Gandhi’s words, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” or to quote James Dean, “Dream as if you will live forever; Live as if you will die today.”
- Nancy Whelan
LOL - Language of LettersAbout 10 years ago
I texted a joke to a work colleague on my phone. He texted back “hilarious lol” and I wondered how he knew my childhood nick-name. Only my family and a few close friends called me Lol or Lolly. Later I found out that he wasn’t referring to my nickname at all, and that “lol” stood for “laugh out loud.” I felt so out of touch. Was I the only one who didn’t know this?
I asked some others if they knew what “lol” stood for and most were well aware. There were a few, though, that didn’t know, and a couple who thought it meant “lots of love” or “little old lady.” Since then it’s become one of the most popu-lar acronyms, and I’ve even heard people ver-bally saying “lol” when they think something’s funny.
With so many of us communicating with our mobile devices
these days, it makes sense that abbreviations are being used more than ever. Wouldn’t most of us prefer to text a handful of letters rather than a bunch of full words if we could get the same message across fully and effec-tively in a shorter pe-riod of time? I, for one, would not.
I never type “lol” to express my amusement, and I rarely use cyber slang.
I can’t say why ex-actly. One friend sug-gested it’s because I’m a writer and so in love with words that I can’t bear to butcher the English language. But I don’t think that’s it, or it would probably both-er me to read it, and it doesn’t - even when I have no idea what it says.
A new girlfriend just sent me a mes-sage with “wbu” in it, and I had to look it up online. Apparently it means “what about you?” Huh? Those
initials would spell out “way” for good-ness sake. Obviously I would not be the best person to come up with chat-speak because my initial guess for “wbu” was “we buy undies” and that didn’t � t with our exchange whatso-ever.
I think a more plausible explanation for why I don’t like to shorten my words and phrases is because I don’t like being misun-derstood. It also feels like something young people do, and some-thing I did when I was in my teens and early 20s. Back then I was inspired by the musical artist Prince. He was well known for using U instead of you; R in-stead of are; 2 instead of to, two or too; and a variety of other abbre-viations I’d never seen before I started buying his records and reading his lyrics.
“Maybe Prince in-vented text talk,” my 10-year-old daughter
said when I told her that he was the � rst person I ever saw doing it over three decades ago.
Doubtful. But he de� nitely prompted my friends and me to come up with a fun code-like language long before we had comput-ers - some of which never caught on. For example, “r u up 4 *$?” meant “do you want to go to Starbucks?” - yet I don’t see “*$” on any online jargon dic-tionaries. Oops, never mind, I just found it on NetLingo.com
“This crap is the reason kids can’t spell anymore,” my older neighbor said recently. “If my children were young I wouldn’t al-low them to abbreviate words. It’s lazy.”
I can understand that belief, but I don’t think it’s accurate. Although I’m no longer into it myself, I think cyber slang is just a modern day shorthand and is � ne to use casu-
ally. It’s ef� cient and it can make you think. My 10-and-13-year-old kids use it so much that I’m frequently guessing what things mean, and if I can’t � gure it out, I’ll ask them or look it up so I remember for next time.
And just because they’re pro� cient in it doesn’t mean they’re not also great at tra-ditional spelling and grammar in school.
As Mark Twain once said: “Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obvious-ly lacks imagination.” The legendary humorist must be “loling” in his grave right now.
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Editor: As many of our
stakeholders know, the BC Government is undertaking a public consultation process focussed on setting parameters for converting some volume based tenures in the province to area-based. Canfor understands that the brief consultation process is part of Minister Steve Thomson’s mandate
letter and we hold Minister Thomson and his officials in the highest possible regard.
However, B.C.’s interior forest sector is undergoing a significant transformation in the wake of the mountain pine beetle epidemic, and in our view, this is absolutely not the time for major changes to tenure administration.
Government and
industry must focus on understanding what timber is available and what adjustments are needed in primary manufacturing. We feel the benefits of area-based tenures are marginal at best and that there are many higher priorities that would yield greater positive impacts. More importantly, the public opposition to this proposal is a deal breaker. As far as Canfor is concerned, the risk of aligning the public against
B.C.’s largest forest companies outweighs
any marginal benefits of expanding area-based tenures.
Our focus is to make sure we have access to enough fibre to meet the needs of our customers, and we
need the support of British Columbians
to operate on public land. Canfor would only support a fully transparent process that is fair to all licensees and involves sufficient public involvement so we
could be confident it has support of British Columbians.
If government moves to an area-based tenure process, Canfor would participate in order to protect our interests. But we would do so reluctantly. We consider it a needless diversion of vital government staff time – and our own staff time – away from higher priorities.
We believe that gov-ernment resources should be focused
on maintaining the health of the interior forest sector, complet-ing an updated forest inventory to support planning and decision making, resourcing smaller tenure holders and the B.C. Timber Sales program so they can access their tenure volume, and assisting communities with any necessary rationaliza-tions in primary man-ufacturing.
Don KaynePresident and CEO, Canfor Corporation
Bizz McKilliganBusiness owner
“As part of HOPE, I made a dress out of
plastic bags, which will be displayed at the mall all next week. It will be set up with information on plastic bag waste. I’m
also going to the solar panel presentation at the
Library.”
Cindy VerbeekEnvironmental
Educator
“I’ll be doing Pitch In and going to the solar panel presentation at the Library. I’ll also do some Earth Day
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Kate LanghamFriendship Centre
“We’ll be doing Pitch In during the week
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Miake ElliotStore manager
“I’m going to the Library for the solar panel presentation in
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BCTF prepares for strike actionAfter rejecting an
offer from the school district bargaining agency for a long-term contract, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation went to the Labour Relations Board this week to establish essential service levels for strike action.
BCTF members voted 89 per cent in March to endorse a three-stage strike plan that can begin with 72 hours notice. Phase one includes restricting communication with school managers, arriving no more than
an hour before and leaving an hour after school hours, and refusing supervision of students outside class time.
It does not affect pre-arranged voluntary activities such as coaching, but the refusal of supervision requires essential service levels that compel some teachers to assure the safety of students while they are out of classes.
Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for B.C.’s 60 school districts, said there are some rural schools
with no management staff to supervise p l a y g r o u n d s .
Typically it is the employers’ association that seeks an essential services order, but this time the BCTF applied.
That’s unusual for a union that has a history of opposing essential service
orders at the LRB and the International Labour Organization,
Cameron said. It is also a sign that the BCTF is preparing for strike action after the Easter break.
Cameron said if stage one strike action begins, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association will
seek an order that the union pay for its extended bene� ts during any withdrawal of service. That would cost about $5 million a month for 41,000 public school teachers.
“In order that there is in fact pressure on both sides, BCPSEA needs to respond to any phase one activities with measures that put corresponding pressure on the union,” Cameron wrote in a letter to BCTF president Jim Iker.
Cameron’s initial offer is for a 10-year agreement with pay increases totalling 6.5% over the � rst six years and additional wage increases to be negotiated for the � nal four years.
BCTF negotiators countered with a three-year proposal with three per cent plus a cost-of-living increase in each year. With compounding and current estimates of inflation, BCPSEA calculates that could amount to 13.5 per cent over three years.
Phase two of
the BCTF plan is rotating one-day walkouts in districts around the province. Phase three, a full-scale strike, would require a second vote by members to authorize.
““This is absolutely not the time for major changes to
tenure administration.”
B.C.Views
Tom Fletcher
What are you planning to do
to recognize Earth Day April 22?
On theStreet...
By Jackie LieuwenJackie LieuwenBy Jackie LieuwenBy Jackie Lieuwen
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Canfor concerned with area based tenure
““BCTF members voted 89
percent to endorse a three-stage strike action plan.”
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95) a
nd P
DI in
clud
ed. L
icen
se, i
nsur
ance
, reg
istra
tion,
PPS
A, a
dmin
istra
tion
fees
and
taxe
s no
t inc
lude
d. D
eale
rs a
re fr
ee to
set
indi
vidu
al p
rices
. Offe
rs a
pply
to
qual
ifi ed
reta
il cu
stom
ers
in B
C GM
C De
aler
Mar
ketin
g As
soci
atio
n ar
ea o
nly.
Deal
er o
rder
or t
rade
may
be
requ
ired.
†* T
he A
utom
otiv
e Jo
urna
lists
Ass
ocia
tion
of C
anad
a (A
JAC)
com
pris
es p
rofe
ssio
nal j
ourn
alis
ts, p
hoto
grap
hers
spe
cial
izin
g in
car
s an
d tru
cks.
The
y pro
vide
unb
iase
d op
inio
ns o
f new
vehi
cles
to h
elp
cons
umer
s m
ake
bette
r pur
chas
es th
at a
re ri
ght f
or th
em. F
or m
ore
info
rmat
ion
visi
t ww
w.aj
ac.c
a ̂ 2
014
Sier
ra 15
00 w
ith th
e ava
ilabl
e 5.3
L Ec
oTec
3 V8
engi
ne eq
uipp
ed w
ith a
6-sp
eed
auto
mat
ic tr
ansm
issi
on h
as a
fuel
-con
sum
ptio
n ra
ting
of 13
.0L/
100
km ci
ty an
d 8.
7L/1
00 km
hwy
2W
D an
d 13
.3L/
100
km ci
ty an
d 9.
0L/1
00 km
hwy
4W
D. Fu
el co
nsum
ptio
n ba
sed
on G
M te
stin
g in
acco
rdan
ce w
ith ap
prov
ed Tr
ansp
ort C
anad
a tes
t met
hods
. You
r act
ual f
uel c
onsu
mpt
ion
may
vary
. Com
petit
ive
fuel
con
sum
ptio
n ra
tings
bas
ed o
n Na
tura
l Res
ourc
es C
anad
a’s
2013
Fue
l Con
sum
ptio
n Gu
ide
for W
ards
Auto
.com
201
3 La
rge
Pick
up s
egm
ent a
nd la
test
ava
ilabl
e in
form
atio
n at
the
time
of p
ostin
g. **
Whe
n eq
uipp
ed w
ith a
vaila
ble
6.2L
Eco
Tec3
V8
engi
ne. C
ompa
rison
bas
ed o
n wa
rdsa
uto.
com
201
3 La
rge
Ligh
t-Dut
y Pic
kup
segm
ent a
nd la
test
com
petit
ive
data
ava
ilabl
e. E
xclu
des
othe
r GM
vehi
cles
. †
Com
paris
on b
ased
on
ward
saut
o.co
m 2
013
Larg
e Pi
ckup
seg
men
t and
late
st c
ompe
titiv
e da
ta a
vaila
ble.
Exc
lude
s ot
her G
M ve
hicl
es. †
† Th
e 2-
Year
Sch
edul
ed L
ube-
Oil-F
ilter
Mai
nten
ance
Pro
gram
pro
vide
s el
igib
le c
usto
mer
s in
Can
ada,
who
hav
e pu
rcha
sed,
leas
ed o
r fi n
ance
d a
new
elig
ible
201
4 M
Y Si
erra
with
an
ACDe
lco
oil a
nd fi
lter c
hang
e, in
acc
orda
nce
with
the
oil l
ife m
onito
ring
syst
em a
nd th
e Ow
ner’s
Man
ual, f
or 2
year
s or 4
0,00
0 KM
s, w
hich
ever
occ
urs fi
rst,
with
a lim
it of
four
(4) L
ube-
Oil-F
ilter
serv
ices
in to
tal, p
erfo
rmed
at p
artic
ipat
ing
GM D
eale
rs. F
luid
top
offs
, insp
ectio
ns, t
ire ro
tatio
ns, w
heel
alig
nmen
ts an
d ba
lanc
ing,
etc.
are n
ot co
vere
d. T
his o
ffer m
ay n
ot b
e red
eem
ed fo
r cas
h an
d m
ay n
ot b
e com
bine
d wi
th ce
rtai
n ot
her c
onsu
mer
ince
ntiv
es av
aila
ble o
n GM
vehi
cles
. Gen
eral
Mot
ors o
f Ca
nada
Lim
ited
rese
rves
the
right
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e th
is o
ffer,
in w
hole
or i
n pa
rt, a
t any
tim
e wi
thou
t prio
r not
ice.
Add
ition
al c
ondi
tions
and
lim
itatio
ns a
pply.
See
dea
ler f
or d
etai
ls. +
Whi
chev
er c
omes
fi rs
t. Se
e de
aler
for c
ondi
tions
and
lim
ited
warra
nty d
etai
ls. ‡
0%
for 3
6 m
onth
leas
e av
aila
ble
on a
ll 20
14 S
ierra
1500
Reg
ular
/Dou
ble/
Crew
Cab
s. S
ampl
e le
ase
paym
ents
bas
ed o
n 36
-mon
th le
ase
of 2
014
Sier
ra D
oubl
e Ca
b 4x
4 (1S
A +
G80
+ B3
0) o
n ap
prov
ed c
redi
t by G
M F
inan
cial
. Tax
, lic
ense
, ins
uran
ce, r
egis
tratio
n, a
pplic
able
pro
vinc
ial f
ees,
and
opt
iona
l equ
ipm
ent e
xtra
. Ann
ual k
ilom
etre
lim
it of
20,
000
km, $
0.16
per
exc
ess
kilo
met
re. M
onth
ly p
aym
ents
may
vary
dep
endi
ng o
n do
wn p
aym
ent/
trade
. Exa
mpl
e: S
ierra
Dou
ble
Cab
4x4
(1SA
+ G8
0 +
B30)
incl
udin
g Fr
eigh
t and
Air
Tax
is $
30,4
88 a
t 0%
APR
, $1,0
75 D
own
paym
ent,
Bi-W
eekl
y pay
men
t is
$139
for 3
6 m
onth
s. To
tal o
blig
atio
n is
$11
,928
, plu
s ap
plic
able
taxe
s. O
ptio
n to
pur
chas
e at
leas
e en
d is
$18
,560
. ¥¥
0% P
urch
ase
fi nan
cing
offe
red
on a
ppro
ved
cred
it by
RBC
Roy
al B
ank/
TD A
uto
Fina
ncin
g/Sc
otia
bank
for 4
8 m
onth
s on
new
or d
emon
stra
tor 2
014
Sier
ra 15
00. R
ates
from
oth
er le
nder
s wi
ll va
ry. D
own
paym
ent,
trade
and
/or s
ecur
ity
depo
sit m
ay b
e re
quire
d. M
onth
ly p
aym
ent a
nd c
ost o
f bor
rowi
ng w
ill va
ry d
epen
ding
on
amou
nt b
orro
wed
and
down
pay
men
t/tra
de. E
xam
ple:
$10
,000
at 0
% A
PR, t
he m
onth
ly p
aym
ent i
s $2
08 fo
r 48
mon
ths.
Cos
t of b
orro
wing
is $
0, to
tal o
blig
atio
n is
$10
,000
. Offe
r is
unco
nditi
onal
ly in
tere
st-fr
ee. F
reig
ht in
clud
ed. L
icen
se, i
nsur
ance
, reg
istra
tion,
PPS
A, a
pplic
able
taxe
s an
d de
aler
fees
not
incl
uded
. De
aler
s ar
e fre
e to
set
indi
vidu
al p
rices
. Offe
rs a
pply
to q
ualifi
ed
reta
il cu
stom
ers
only.
Lim
ited
time
offe
r whi
ch m
ay n
ot b
e co
mbi
ned
with
cer
tain
oth
er o
ffers
. GM
CL m
ay m
odify
, ext
end
or te
rmin
ate
offe
rs in
who
le o
r in
part
at a
ny ti
me
with
out n
otic
e. C
ondi
tions
and
lim
itatio
ns a
pply.
See
dea
ler f
or d
etai
ls. ¥
$4,
250
man
ufac
ture
r to
deal
er d
eliv
ery c
redi
t has
bee
n ap
plie
d to
the
purc
hase
, fi n
ance
and
le
ase
offe
rs o
f 201
4 Si
erra
1500
Dou
ble/
Doub
le/C
rew
Cab
mod
els,
and
is a
pplic
able
to re
tail
cust
omer
s on
ly. $
500
pack
age
cred
its fo
r non
-PDU
mod
els.
Oth
er c
redi
ts a
vaila
ble
on s
elec
t Sie
rra m
odel
s. O
ffer e
nds
April
30,
201
4. +
+ Re
tail
and
basi
c fl e
et c
usto
mer
s wh
o pu
rcha
se o
r lea
se a
n el
igib
le C
hevr
olet
, Bui
ck o
r GM
C de
liver
ed fr
om d
eale
r sto
ck b
etwe
en M
arch
1, 2
014
and
April
30,
201
4 wi
ll re
ceiv
e on
e 40
¢ sa
ving
s per
litre
fuel
car
d (fu
el sa
ving
s car
d) u
pon
paym
ent o
f an
addi
tiona
l $.0
1. Ca
rds v
alid
as o
f 72
hour
s aft
er d
eliv
ery.
Fuel
savi
ngs c
ard
valid
for 8
00 li
tres o
f fue
l pur
chas
ed fr
om p
artic
ipat
ing
Petro
-Can
ada
reta
il lo
catio
ns (a
nd o
ther
app
rove
d No
rth
Atla
ntic
Pet
role
um lo
catio
ns in
New
foun
dlan
d) a
nd n
ot re
deem
able
for c
ash
exce
pt w
here
requ
ired
by la
w. G
M is
not
resp
onsi
ble
for c
ards
that
ar
e lo
st, s
tole
n or
dam
aged
. GM
rese
rves
the
right
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e th
is o
ffer a
nd/o
r the
pro
gram
for a
ny re
ason
in w
hole
or i
n pa
rt a
t any
tim
e wi
thou
t not
ice.
Pet
ro-C
anad
a is
a S
unco
r Ene
rgy b
usin
ess™
Trad
emar
k of S
unco
r Ene
rgy I
nc. U
sed
unde
r lic
ense
. Car
ds a
re p
rope
rty o
f Sun
cor E
nerg
y. To
pro
tect
your
car
d ba
lanc
e, re
gist
er o
nlin
e at
www
.pet
ro-c
anad
a.ca
/pre
ferre
d to
day.
‡‡ O
ffer v
alid
from
Ap
ril 1,
201
4 to
Apr
il 30
, 201
4 (th
e ‘P
rogr
am P
erio
d’) t
o re
tail
cust
omer
s res
iden
t in
Cana
da w
ho o
wn o
r are
cur
rent
ly le
asin
g a
1999
or n
ewer
elig
ible
vehi
cle
that
has
bee
n re
gist
ered
and
insu
red
in C
anad
a in
the
cust
omer
’s na
me
for t
he p
revi
ous c
onse
cutiv
e si
x mon
ths,
will
rece
ive
a $7
50 S
prin
g Bo
nus c
redi
t tow
ards
the
leas
e, p
urch
ase
or fi
nanc
e of
an
elig
ible
new
201
3/20
14 G
MC
mod
el d
eliv
ered
dur
ing
the
Prog
ram
Per
iod.
Ret
ail c
usto
mer
s res
iden
t in
Cana
da w
ho o
wn o
r are
cur
rent
ly le
asin
g a
1999
or n
ewer
elig
ible
pic
kup
truck
that
has
bee
n re
gist
ered
and
insu
red
in C
anad
a in
the
cust
omer
’s na
me
for t
he p
revi
ous c
onse
cutiv
e si
x mon
ths,
will
rece
ive
a $1
000
Sprin
g Bo
nus c
redi
t tow
ards
the
leas
e or
fi na
nce
of a
n el
igib
le 2
013/
2014
GM
C Si
erra
; or a
$20
00 S
prin
g Bo
nus c
redi
t tow
ards
the
cash
pur
chas
e of
an
elig
ible
201
3/20
14 G
MC
Sier
ra d
eliv
ered
dur
ing
the
Prog
ram
Per
iod.
Onl
y one
(1) c
redi
t may
be
appl
ied
per e
ligib
le ve
hicl
e sa
le. O
ffer i
s tra
nsfe
rabl
e to
a fa
mily
mem
ber l
ivin
g in
the
sam
e ho
useh
old
(pro
of o
f add
ress
requ
ired)
. Thi
s of
fer m
ay n
ot b
e re
deem
ed fo
r cas
h an
d m
ay n
ot b
e co
mbi
ned
with
cer
tain
oth
er c
onsu
mer
ince
ntiv
es a
vaila
ble
on G
M ve
hicl
es. T
he $
750/
$100
0/$2
000
cred
it in
clud
es
HST/
GST/
PST
as a
pplic
able
by p
rovi
nce.
As p
art o
f the
tran
sact
ion,
dea
ler w
ill re
ques
t cur
rent
vehi
cle r
egis
tratio
n an
d/or
insu
ranc
e to
prov
e own
ersh
ip fo
r the
pre
viou
s con
secu
tive s
ix m
onth
s. G
MCL
rese
rves
the r
ight
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e thi
s offe
r, in
whol
e or i
n pa
rt, a
t any
tim
e with
out p
rior n
otic
e. V
oid
wher
e pro
hibi
ted
by la
w. A
dditi
onal
cond
ition
s and
limita
tions
app
ly. S
ee yo
ur G
M d
eale
r for
det
ails
.
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As we look in the Bible at how Jesus lived, we see that he was a friend of sinners too. “Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners.” Luke 9:10 NLT
Jesus was criticised by the Pharisees who were the religious leaders of the day and Jesus told them “I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Luke 9:13 NLT Jesus was not repulsed by these people but was attracted to them, because he loved them.
As we re� ect on the death and resurrection of Jesus, we see that he was cruci� ed with sinners. Two criminals were cruci� ed with him, one on each side of him. In
Matthew 15:32 God’s word says “Even the men who were cruci� ed with Jesus ridiculed him.” NLT. One of the criminals later changed his mind and cried out “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” Jesus answered him “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:42,43 NLT
Who did Jesus hang out with? It is quite obvious he was attracted to those who knew they were sinners. Those who thought they were righteous were deceived and thought they didn’t need him (Romans 3:23). As a matter of fact, they were so intimidated by him that they had him cruci� ed.
If we � nd ourselves as sinners, we have a friend in Jesus. He already knows our sins and loves us so much that he died, so our sins could be forgiven (John 3:16). Like the fellow who my friend picked up or the thief on the cross, Jesus wants us to turn to him and away from our sins. Only he can truly deliver us.
The question is; are we willing to leave our sinful life and follow him?
Jesus said, “… those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them.”
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Houston Bantam’s are Dayton Sommerfeld, Mason Kenzle, John Kelly, Josh Couldwell, Dawson Fitch, Brenden Fitch, Erik Lloyd,
Cole Rennie, Mason Henderson, Jackson Cockle, Tristan Williams, Shawna Williams. Coaches are Jeff Lloyd and Don Kenzle.
The Midget team gathers for a team photo. Players include Shad Andersen, Brandon Brockerville, Connor Chelsberg, Jesse Denommee, Kolton Giesbrecht, Evan Kenzle, Sheldon Kingcott, Jacob Maser, Justin Newgard, Nate Ortiz, Nick Ortiz, Kyle Proctor, Ryan Saretsky, Gage Stanyer. Coaches are Brandon West, right, and Brian Maser, Kris Chelsberg, Blaine Stanyer.
Little Luckies are Evan Anderson, Julia Bueckert, Tarance Carroll, Declan Clee, Chayse Earp Poustie, Matthew Flynn, Curtis Flynn, Tristan Haftner, Myles Henriksen, Ian Mackinlay, Liam Rennie, Tucker Slaney, Leyton Timms, Darryl Sheperd, Kole Shoesmith and Desiree Montpas.
Maryn Sullivan, most sportsmanlike; Dustin Forster, most
dedicated, and Everett Himech, most improved.
Left: Head coach Brandon West stands proudly with the Midget Team award winners. Jesse Denommee, most dedicated, Evan Kenzle, most valuable and Connor Chelsberg, most improved. Right: The Novice team was Linden Anderson, Jaxon Brent, George Carroll, Landon Coombes, Kayde Earp – Poustie, Dustin Forster, Everett Himech, Noah Holland, Matthew Sketchley, Alex Stuart, Carson Stumpf, Claire Sullivan, Mitchell Sullivan, Maryn Sullivan and Nate Williams. Head coach was Mike Anderson and Assistant coaches were John Sullivan, Rory Sketchley and Ryan Stumpf.
Top left: Nicholas Taylor, most improved, Jacob Silbernagel, most sportsmanlike and Clayton Bassani, most dedicated, with coaches Deven Haftner and Todd Clee. Left: Houston Atom’s are Tyler Bassani, Tyler Emberley, Dawson Slaney, Reid Stumpf, Landen Proctor, Colton Sketchley, Dallas Brienen, Damon Brienen, Johnny Rink, Cortland Forster, Brandon Taylor, Evann Potvin, Sam Robinson, Brady Chartier, Matthew Lavigne, Tim Tiessen, Hunter Marsel, Charles Sullivan, Kyle Jansma, Mason Bueckert. Coaches are Alonzo Slaney, Jason Bassani and Ryan Stumpf. Right: Coaches Don Kenzle and Jeff Lloyd stand proudly with award winners Mason Kenzle, most sportsmanlike, Cole Rennie, most improved and Dayton Sommerfeld, most dedicated.
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Peewee team: Andrew Lavigne, Kameron Shoesmith, Conner Kenzle, Christopher Jansma, Nicholas Taylor, Taylor
Standbridge, Hanna Cockle, Luke Lavigne, Cameron Ridgway, Bert Patrick, Clayton Bassani, Tanner Bueckert, Dylan
Proctor, Jacob Silbernagel, Justin Brent, Kalum Patrick, Spencer Lloyd, Trey Wandler, Keaton Sullivan, Dylan
Brockerville, Liam Groth, Walker McEwen, Aiden Pottinger, and Jason McEwen.
Coaches are Deven Haftner and Todd Clee.
Left: Desiree Montpas, most sportsmanlike; Tristan Haftner, most dedicated; and Declan Clee, most improved.
Right: Coach Alonzo Slaney stands with C h a r l e s Sullivan, most sportsmanlike; Matthew Lavigne, most dedicated; and Tyler Bassani, most improved.
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Houston Bantam’s are Dayton Sommerfeld, Mason Kenzle, John Kelly, Josh Couldwell, Dawson Fitch, Brenden Fitch, Erik Lloyd,
Cole Rennie, Mason Henderson, Jackson Cockle, Tristan Williams, Shawna Williams. Coaches are Jeff Lloyd and Don Kenzle.
The Midget team gathers for a team photo. Players include Shad Andersen, Brandon Brockerville, Connor Chelsberg, Jesse Denommee, Kolton Giesbrecht, Evan Kenzle, Sheldon Kingcott, Jacob Maser, Justin Newgard, Nate Ortiz, Nick Ortiz, Kyle Proctor, Ryan Saretsky, Gage Stanyer. Coaches are Brandon West, right, and Brian Maser, Kris Chelsberg, Blaine Stanyer.
Little Luckies are Evan Anderson, Julia Bueckert, Tarance Carroll, Declan Clee, Chayse Earp Poustie, Matthew Flynn, Curtis Flynn, Tristan Haftner, Myles Henriksen, Ian Mackinlay, Liam Rennie, Tucker Slaney, Leyton Timms, Darryl Sheperd, Kole Shoesmith and Desiree Montpas.
Maryn Sullivan, most sportsmanlike; Dustin Forster, most
dedicated, and Everett Himech, most improved.
Left: Head coach Brandon West stands proudly with the Midget Team award winners. Jesse Denommee, most dedicated, Evan Kenzle, most valuable and Connor Chelsberg, most improved. Right: The Novice team was Linden Anderson, Jaxon Brent, George Carroll, Landon Coombes, Kayde Earp – Poustie, Dustin Forster, Everett Himech, Noah Holland, Matthew Sketchley, Alex Stuart, Carson Stumpf, Claire Sullivan, Mitchell Sullivan, Maryn Sullivan and Nate Williams. Head coach was Mike Anderson and Assistant coaches were John Sullivan, Rory Sketchley and Ryan Stumpf.
Top left: Nicholas Taylor, most improved, Jacob Silbernagel, most sportsmanlike and Clayton Bassani, most dedicated, with coaches Deven Haftner and Todd Clee. Left: Houston Atom’s are Tyler Bassani, Tyler Emberley, Dawson Slaney, Reid Stumpf, Landen Proctor, Colton Sketchley, Dallas Brienen, Damon Brienen, Johnny Rink, Cortland Forster, Brandon Taylor, Evann Potvin, Sam Robinson, Brady Chartier, Matthew Lavigne, Tim Tiessen, Hunter Marsel, Charles Sullivan, Kyle Jansma, Mason Bueckert. Coaches are Alonzo Slaney, Jason Bassani and Ryan Stumpf. Right: Coaches Don Kenzle and Jeff Lloyd stand proudly with award winners Mason Kenzle, most sportsmanlike, Cole Rennie, most improved and Dayton Sommerfeld, most dedicated.
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Peewee team: Andrew Lavigne, Kameron Shoesmith, Conner Kenzle, Christopher Jansma, Nicholas Taylor, Taylor
Standbridge, Hanna Cockle, Luke Lavigne, Cameron Ridgway, Bert Patrick, Clayton Bassani, Tanner Bueckert, Dylan
Proctor, Jacob Silbernagel, Justin Brent, Kalum Patrick, Spencer Lloyd, Trey Wandler, Keaton Sullivan, Dylan
Brockerville, Liam Groth, Walker McEwen, Aiden Pottinger, and Jason McEwen.
Coaches are Deven Haftner and Todd Clee.
Left: Desiree Montpas, most sportsmanlike; Tristan Haftner, most dedicated; and Declan Clee, most improved.
Right: Coach Alonzo Slaney stands with C h a r l e s Sullivan, most sportsmanlike; Matthew Lavigne, most dedicated; and Tyler Bassani, most improved.
Houston Minor Hockey
Year End Awards
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Kim, Mike and dedicated CN employees like them keep the goods moving at CN’s Prince George intermodal terminal. Containers are loaded onto trains in Prince George, destined for international markets via Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal. Partnerships like these mean jobs and prosperity for people in northern BC. Our terminals may be located in Prince Rupert, but we’re building connections clear across Canada—and the globe. Learn about the value of trade at www.rupertport.com/connections.
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Community groups pitch in to clean up Houston this weekBy Jackie Lieuwen
Houston Today
It’s Pitch In week! Groups of people
from schools, businesses and clubs will be out
April 20 to 26 picking up garbage and cleaning up Houston.
On April 24 the students from the school will run their clean up.
There are still areas that are open for Pitch In groups to clean. Anyone interested in getting involved is asked to call the Houston Chamber
of Commerce.Pitch in is a
national program
that encourages people to clean up their communities.
This year the program lost their government funding, so they are charging small fees for the supplies.
Depending on the funding they receive next year, the costs could increase considerably.
““Pitch In April 20 to 26. More
volunteers welcome!”
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PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 60-meter self-support tower and ancillary radio equipment situated on Crown land on the east side of Topley Landing Road in the Regional District of Bulk-ley-Nechako directly to the south of the Village of Granisle.
LOCATION: TELUS Central Office Property, Regional District of Bulk-ley-Nechako, BC.
COORDINATES: 54.87279 North, -126.19718 West
ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on May 23, 2014 with respect to this matter.
TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting:Brian Gregg, SitePath Consulting Ltd. 1903 – 838 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6Email: [email protected]
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Driftwood Veterinary Clinic
Dear clients of Driftwood Veterinary Clinic,It is with deep regret that I inform you that Driftwood Veterinary Clinic will be closing it’s doors forever on May 31, 2014. As of this date, we will no longer provide veterinary services at 2005 Nadina Ave. in Houston, BC.All patient � les will be stored at Babine Animal Hospital in Smithers, BC., and we will continue to provide veterinary care for your animals at this location.lf you wish to have a � le transferred to a different veterinary clinic, please call (250) 847-8887.
Thank you for your continued support and con� dence in us to care for your animals.
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Box 550, 2005 Nadina Ave.,Houston, BC V0J 1Z0Phone: 250 845-3535 • Fax: 250-845-3529
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Police reportPolice got a report
of a vehicle that blew a red light on Highway 16 and Tweedie Avenue at 2:20 p.m. April 10. Constable Mike Thom says police could not find the vehicle, but have a licence plate number. Investigation continues.
***Police arrested
a drunk person on Sullivan Way at 12:10 a.m. April 11. Cst. Thom says the person was lodged in cells un-til sober and served a ticket for being drunk in public.
***Police got an aban-
doned 9-1-1 from Hagman Crescent at 12:30 a.m. April 11. Cst. Thom says po-lice found that it was a domestic dispute involving alcohol, but no violence occurred. Police separated the two and sent them on their way.
***Police assisted
SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) with a complaint April 11. Cst. Thom says SPCA is investigating the case.
***Police arrested a
drunk male at the back
of the mall at 6:30 p.m. April 11. Cst. Thom says the male was lodged in cells until so-ber and then released.
***Police got a report
of shots fired near the Houston Trailer Park at 10:30 p.m. April 11. Cst. Thom says police didn’t find anything and believe the noise could have been from fireworks.
***Police got a re-
port of a fight at the Houston Trailer Park at 1:30 a.m. April 13. Cst. Thom says po-lice learned it was two intoxicated ex-room-mates. There were mi-nor injuries but neither was cooperative with police so no charges were laid.
***Police were called
to assist with an out of control grass fire on Chestnut Road at 2 p.m. April 13. Cst. Thom says the fire was out when police ar-rived and no charges were laid.
***Police arrested a
male for domestic as-sault in the Tatchet reserve at 4 p.m. April 13. Cst. Thom says the male was released on conditions of no con-tact with the victim, and will face assault charges in court.
***Police arrested a
male for assault on Hagman Crescent at 6:15 p.m. April 13. Cst. Thom says the victim male had minor injuries and alcohol was involved. The sus-pect was charged and released on conditions
to have no contact with the victim or be in the building.
***A vehicle crashed
into a chip truck on the Morice River Road at 5:30 p.m. April 14. Cst. Thom says the vehicle tried to pass the north-bound truck as it was turning left into Canfor, and hit it as the truck turned. The driver of the passing vehicle is be-ing charged for illegal passing.
***Police got a 9-1-1
call about a fight be-tween two males in the Ambassador Trailer Park at 5:10 a.m. April 15. Cst. Thom says alcohol was involved, one male was gone when police arrived and the other male was uncooperative. No charges were laid.
***Police got a report
April 15 of mischief to a trappers cabin by Equity Mines. Cst. Thom says the win-dows were smashed and there was $1,000 worth of damage to the cabin. The cabin was vandalized in the same way April 2012, with windows smashed and beer cans scattered around. Police have no suspects and the file is under investigation. Anyone with informa-tion is asked to con-tact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
***Police responded to
four domestic distur-bances involving alco-hol in the past week. No violence occurred.
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Houston Canadian Reformed Church
SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PMPastor Carl Van Dam [email protected]
~ Everyone Welcome ~3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston, BC
Anglican Churchof St. Clement
2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BCPhone: 250-845-4940
Services are:10:30 a.m. Sundays
HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
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Houston ChristianReformed Church
1959 Goold St., Box 6, Houston 250-845-7578
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Join the newest economic development project currently being constructed on the Gitanmaax Reserve. The newly constructed 17,000 sq. ft. Gitanmaax Market “Going to the Maax” is looking for the following senior positions:• Assistant Manager• Meat Manager• Pharmacist and Tech• Grocery Manager• Produce Manager• Bakery/Deli Manager• Head CashierCandidates should have a minimum 5 years managerial experience in the retail grocery trade. Knowledge of First Nations culture and/or Gitksan would be an asset. Located in the historic and pristine setting of Hazelton, BC this opportunity would appeal to those candi-dates who would enjoy living in the “Serengeti” of BC.A better than average compensation package is offered based on relevant experience, and will include a base salary, Bene t Plan Med-ical and Dental), and may also include some or all of the following;• Performance bonus• Housing allowance• elocation xpenses if necessary)For more detail on these positions please go to www.visionquestbc.ca
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Building Supply Counter Salesperson
B.V. Home Centre Houston has an immediate opening for a fulltime in-store sales person. Experience in retail building supply or construction industry an asset but willing to train the right individual. Must be capable of providing excellent customer service.Competitive wage and bene t pac age. Please drop email to [email protected] or fax resumeto 250-845-7608.
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TRADE LEADHAND HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
in Burns Lake, BCYou will lead a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and equipment. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to determine shop and equipment priorities, and manage shop and inventory schedules to meet those priorities. A CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to get one are required. You are a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic and preferably hold a welding ticket.
You have previous experience in a similar role, and are able to manage and plan effectively with tight deadlines and under pressure.
This position offers excellent remuneration, benefits and pension.
Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake office, or to [email protected] or fax to 250-692-3930
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is looking for a
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learners and volunteers that access the garden. Student must be coming from full time education and planning
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desk of the Northwest Community College.
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Deadline for applications is May 2nd, 2014 at 4:00pm.
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LECHNER, Edwin (Ed)Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 28, 2014
Died suddenly at home with his boots on. A popular horseman,mechanic, sports-man, and friend to everyone he met.Ed was predeceased by his father George, mother Susan, brother George, and his ex wife Carol. He is sur-vived by his wife Bonnie Taylor, his daughters Cheri Cooper & Tracy Lechner as well as his 4 grandchildren Natasha Cooper, Chelsea Cooper, Chantelle Campbell, and Cole Campbell. The family invites friends to a celebration of his life to be held at the farm on April 27th from noon til 4:00PM.
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3 FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE:HOUSTON FOOD MARKET
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Sawmill Opportunities in Houston, BCCommitted to the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship and community service, Canfor is one of Canada’s largest integrated forest products companies.
LabourersThese positions require a Grade 12 or equivalent or 5 years mills experience and the physical ability to work in a fast-pace labour intensive environment.
Preference will be given to those who possess: a valid Level 3 First Aid ticket or a valid SPF lumber grading ticket.
Certified Electrician/MillwrightsResponsible for the maintenance, repair, installation and modification of all sawmill-related equipment, you will apply your BC or IP TQ and/or certification to maximize uptime, quality and production.
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Maintenance Tradesperson (Carpenter/Painter)
School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is accepting applica-tions for a qualified tradesperson (carpentry/painting). This is a full-time continuing position, 40 hours per week, effective May 1, 2014. Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BCTQ or Inter-Provincial carpentry or painting certification; a valid B.C. driver’s licence; and the physical ability to perform the job duties. Preference will be given to an applicant with carpentry skills. The salary is as per the Collective Agreement between the School District and the IUOE Local 882-B.
Interested applicants must complete a school district application form which is available on the School District website or at the School Board Office. Please submit this application with complete resume, employment references including up-to-date contacts and certificates attached, to:
Human Resources DepartmentSchool District 52 (Prince Rupert)634 – 6th Avenue EastPrince Rupert, BC V8J 1X1Email: [email protected]: 250-624-6517
Closing date for applications is Monday noon, April 28, 2014.
For more information contact Frank Shale, Director of Operations, at 250-624-4841.
Millwright and ElectricianCarrier Lumber Ltd. is currently
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Prince George Operations.
Ideal candidates must be highly motivated, possess good communications skills and be
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A competitive industry bene ts package is available. Interested
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Closing date is April 25, 2014. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Participants may be eligible to receive:
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Misc. for SaleHEAVY DUTY sled deck, pow-er tilt, hook to truck battery $2000 obo. Burns Lake call (250) 649- 8004
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STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot sav-ings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel Call 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca
STEEL BUILDINGS/metalbuildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Misc. WantedCASH FOR stereo equipment70s & 80s Marantz, Sansui, AKAI, Pioneer, Sony, Nakami-chi, etc. Energy 22, Sound Dy-namic 300. 250-847-9848.
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• 3 bedroom house on a beautiful landscaped huge lot on a cul de sac in the popular Avalon subdivision.• Backs on to the neighbourhood playground/park.• Updated countertops in the kitchen, some new fl ooring, spacious bright living room.• Covered sundeck to enjoy your private, treed backyard. • All appliances included. Call Lia today, 250-845-1147.
• .34 acre lot in the heart of down town Houston! • Zoned R-4 Multi-Family residential. • Perfect location for a tri-plex or townhouse unit. • Located close to shopping and the Leisure Facility.
$169,900
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• Beautiful 135 acres with a 2700 sq ft home which has been extensively renovated.• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and plumbed for a third. • Blaze King wood stove and oil furnace. • Master bedroom features a 3 piece ensuite & doors out to your own private deck. • Huge screened deck for barbequing and entertaining. • Wrap around deck to enjoy the mountain views.• A fi ve minute walk and you can enjoy kayaking and swimming in Sunset Lake.• Fenced and cross fenced. Drilled well. Grazing licence attached to the property. • Call Lia today for more details 250-845-1147.
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HOUSE FOR SALE: 4460 GUN RANGE ROADAsking $295,000
1996 Custom built home on 4.99 acres.
4 Large Bedrooms/ 3 Bathrooms.
Many Renovations & updates over last couple years... New
exterior siding, concrete parking and sidewalk - Upstairs flooring, doors and kitchen countertops
- Downstairs completely new construction 2011, 1500 sq foot main floor, spacious kitchen, dining and living rooms, master bedroom and ensuite + 2 large bedrooms, 1500 sq foot basement, large bedroom and ensuite, Large rec room, laundry, utility and storage rooms, Extensive upgrades to water system, pellet stove and kitchen
appliances included.
Serious Inquires contact Jason 250-845-8153
PRICE REDUCED TO $285,000
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Homes for RentHOUSE FOR Rent: Two bed-room. No pets; No smokers. Downtown Houston. $750 a month. Call: (250) 845-2377
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TownhousesTOWNHOUSES FOR rent: Two bedroom: $650. Three bedroom: $700; Four bed-room: $750. All appliances are included. Phone: Tonya (250) 845-9477
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2009 PONTIAC VIBEexcellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800Call (250) 251-4500 or
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1989 SUN RUNNER boat. 21.5 feet, 125 aq Volvo in-board motor, Merc leg, ex-cellent running condition. $7000 (250) 698-7533 leave a message we will call you back. Pictures available.
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