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By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
The company developing the Morrison copper-gold mine near Smithers remains con� dent it can complete the project, despite a decision by the B.C. government to suspend its environmental assessment until an investigation into the Mount Polley mine dam breach is completed.
Paci� c Booker Minerals “will com-ply with all the rec-ommendations made by the independent engineering investiga-tion and review panel and will construct and operate the Morrison mine in compliance with industry best practices, using proven technology and in full compliance with all permit requirements,” company director Erik Tornquist said in a statement.
E n v i r o n m e n t Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister announced the suspension this week. It’s the second setback the province has handed to Paci� c Booker, which won a court decision last December after its permit was refused by the B.C. government.
Bennett said the Morrison tailings pond was one of the issues in the court case, and he and Polak
decided it was in the best interests of the public and the mine proponent to wait. The Lake Babine First Nation intervened in the case, and its land claim as well as concerns about long-term effects on water quality in Morrison Lake were cited in the decision to withhold the mine permit.
Three mine engineering experts have been given until Jan. 31 to report their
� ndings on the cause of the Aug. 4 tailings dam breach at Mount Polley, a similar open-pit mine near Williams Lake.
Mount Polley owner Imperial Metals is nearing completion of its Red Chris project near Iskut in northwest B.C. It has all provincial permits except for its tailings pond and the company has agreed to an independent review of its design and
construction before putting it into service.
A group of Tahltan Nation elders blocked a road to the Red Chris project after the Mount Polley incident.
“Red Chris should not be held up,” Bennett said. “There is a roadblock there now and the company is currently working around it, and also having I think some pretty fruitful discussions with
the Tahltan Central Council.
“But they’re pro-ceeding. Their mine is almost built, and they are hopeful that they will be able to provide the independent infor-mation or veri� cation that the tailings dam at Red Chris is designed and built properly, such that the Tahltan Central Council will be satis� ed they have the insurance and the mine will be able to proceed.”
Council to lobby at UBCM
Northern mines wait for tailings permits
By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
Houston council is meeting Premier Christy Clark, Minister of Forests Steve Thomson and other ministers to lobby for Houston projects.
Mayor Bill Holmberg and Councillors Shane Brienen, Michalle Jolly, Dawn Potvin, Rick Lundrigan and Kyle Thomson head to Whistler September 22 to 26 for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention.
Council agreed at their meeting last Tuesday that their top priority is meeting with Premier Christy Clark to lobby for help with upcoming infrastructure projects. The two major projects are the water
tower and Highway 16 project. Council will discuss Houston’s lack of 24/7 health care, the economic development and infrastructure plans, and forest policies.
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Photo submittedCRASHING concreteA cement truck crashed into the ditch on Highway 118 seven kilometres from Highway 16 at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 18. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the driver caught the soft shoulder of the road and was pulled off the road. No one was injured and the vehicle recovery led to a partial road closure for several hours. See UBCM on Page 3
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The fire danger rating in the Northwest Fire Centre ranges from high to extreme. Dry conditions are expected to continue and no substantial rainfall is in the forecast.
In order to prevent human-caused wildfires, the Northwest Fire Centre will not lift the current campfire and open fire prohibitions, which will remain in place
until September 15, or until the public is notified otherwise.
The Northwest Fire Centre battles several large fires with the help of crews from other parts of B.C., other provinces and Australia. Person-caused fires are preventable and hinder the ability of crews to respond to naturally occurring fires.
The following activities are prohibited in the Nadina, Bulkley and Skeena Fire Zones,
with the exception of the former North Coast Forest District:
-Campfires, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation
- Category 2 and 3 open fires
- Outdoor stoves and other portable campfire apparatuses that are not CSA or ULC approved, such as tiki torches, burn barrels, fireworks and sky lanterns.
A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://bit.ly/1oZfilE
The prohibition does not apply to CSA-rated or ULC-rated cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, as long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. The use of a portable campfire apparatus that does not meet these conditions is prohibited.
Anyone found in violation of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket of up to $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one
year in jail. If the contravention causes a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to
$10,000 and ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
P r o h i b i t i o n s implemented by the Northwest Fire Centre cover all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but do not apply in boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws and is serviced by a fire department. Please check with local governments for any other restrictions
before lighting a fire.To report a wildfire
or violation of the prohibition, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on your cellphone.
For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit www.bcwildfire.ca. You can also follow the latest wildfire news at twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo or facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo.
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The meeting was over, the food was put away and the doors were locked. We were packing up our vehicles when he appeared before us demanding that we open the door to give him some food. He immediately came towards us, raging. He swore at us and God, he swung his arms around nearly hitting us as he loudly uttered his disgusting profanities. He hit one of our vehicles with his � st and put a dent in it.
Somebody must have called the police. Just as they rounded the corner he caught a glimpse of the police cruiser. His demeanor completely changed. His swearing stopped immediately, as did his threats towards us. He was polite to the of� cers and to us as they put handcuffs on him and took him away to the cells. I am still amazed at how quickly this person’s outlook changed, in just a moment things suddenly appeared different, when the authorities came on the scene.
This incident reminds me of a time when every human being, including you and me, will face the Creator of the universe. It will be a very sobering time if we are caught in our sins. Everything will be in the open, no secrets, no excuses, no shouting, no threats, no swearing, no waving arms in protest. We will stand alone before our Maker, the One who has all authority in heaven and on earth. Just the thought of meeting with the Highest One like this should instill in us an awesome fear.
“The fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom.” Proverbs 9:10 NLT.
Yet there is another way in which we may meet God. We can humbly come to him now and confess our rebellion and sin to him. We can ask him for the strength to turn from our sins. He is merciful to all who come to him in a transparent, truthful and repentant attitude. He will hear our cry and will forgive our sins. He will give us a new heart and attitude and will give us his Holy Spirit to dwell in us. God hates sin but loves people! “..... perfect love expels all fear.” 1 John 4:18 NLT
The question for each of us is, how will we meet God? Will we hold on to our sin and face him as our judge, with fear and trepidation, waiting for judgement? Or will we come to him today, as a friend, in repentance, humbly asking him to forgive us? God desires a relationship with us today. This relationship is based on love and not condemnation (John 15:14,15).
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The Fire Camp east of Houston houses 180 firefighters from across B.C. and support staff from Australia fighting the China Nose fire. Information Officer Erin Catherall says they’ve been making good progress on the 37,000 hectare fire and had it 40 percent contained as of Friday. “The community has been incredibly supportive of us, so we’re really appreciative of that,” she said. Weather is the biggest factor affecting the fire and frost and rain are slowing it some. Rain late last week touched some areas of the fire with 55 millilitres of water, but some areas not at all, Catherall said. “We continue on.”
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Their second priority is the Minister of Forests.
Mayor Bill Holmberg said coun-cil is still talking with him and MLA John Rustad about their “concerns with the speed of what is be-ing done.”
“So far we’re be-ing told that until the Competition Bureau rules, they’re not doing anything, so we still need to drive it home that we’re not happy with that answer,” Mayor Holmberg said.
Council will also ask for an update on the Timber Supply Review and lobby for Community Forests to get some of the timber rights previously owned by Houston Forest Products.
Their third priority is meeting the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training to discuss the transition plan and it’s funding.
Fourth, council wants to meet with Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development to discuss funding for upcoming projects in the Economic Development Plan.
“I think it’s important to talk to her because she’s a northern minister,” said Councillor Shane Brienen, adding that she’s out of Quesnel, so she might have more understanding of where Houston is at with the HFP closure.
Fifth, council wants to meet with the Minister of Health to lobby for clinic funding, increased hours and 24/7 nursing care.
Last year they met with Northern Health but weren’t able to meet with the Minister of Health.
“We should probably meet with them this year and let them know that we’re still struggling with the same issues,” said Councillor Michalle Jolly.
Councillor Rick Lundrigan agreed.
“We’re getting no where with Northern Health, so lets move up the ladder.”
Councillor Brienen said it’s important because Houston is an industrial town, with many people working all hours through the night. Many are farther than 45 minutes from the Smithers Hospital.
As things develop in this region, the lack of 24/7 health care will also affect the decisions of business investors and families who are considering moving in, Brienen said.
“That’s why It’s important, especially now during this downturn, to help us get our legs back under us.”
Sixth, council is asking to meet with the Minister of Advanced Education, to lobby for college funding and litera-cy programs. They also want to thank them for supporting the millwright pro-gram, said Councillor Jonathan Van Barneveld.
Seventh, they want to meet with the Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation.
With the social
services pillar continuing to meet, council is seeking c o m m i t m e n t for continued representation at those meetings.
They also want to discuss the increase in low income families and a lack of social services available in
town. Last, council
wants to meet with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, to talk about their hopes for a Highway 16 upgrade and to show them a draft of Houston’s T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Master Plan.
Council to fight for project funding, local timber rights and health care
UBCM from Page 1
File photo/Houston TodayNearly all of Houston council is headed to UBCM in September to lobby upper government for support.
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WelfareNot even Canadian banks, long
regarded as safe harbour in stormy financial seas, seem immune to jittery high level anxiety.
Just last week international financial ratings agency Standards and Poor downgraded the longer term outlook for Canada’s biggest banks to “negative” in citing how the federal government might react in a future economic crisis.
That’s despite continued record earnings by many of the banks and a consequent rise in their stock prices.
The reason for the “negative” tag, says Standards and Poor, is the perception the federal government might not step in to financially shore up the banks should there be trouble. Instead, the banks would be required to cope by using money within their own internal structures.
To many Canadians who either hold bank stocks directly or have them contained in retirement savings plans, this news should be disconcerting.
If our regulated banks are now being viewed in such a fashion, is there any reasonably secure investment?
More importantly is that even at the highest level of financial thinking, the concept of the welfare state is solidly embedded by expecting the government to come running at the first sign of trouble.
If this is disturbing it should be for it comes from the same folk who trumpet the idea of free enterprise and often rail against state support for those less fortunate.
- Terrace Standard, Black Press
If the shoe fits...Last week I was
almost on time getting my 14-year-old son to his � rst day of basketball camp. Actually, I surprisingly succeeded in that task - he just didn’t start until an hour after it began.
According to the list provided on the camp’s website, there was a lot for us to � nd that morning: his basketball, a skipping rope, a water bottle, a snack, a tennis ball (for some odd reason), and his high top sneakers. I know I could have made things easier by having him collect everything the night before, but that would have made too much sense.
Instead, we waited until the very last minute to scramble around the house looking for all the items. Somehow, despite me waking him up later than I should have, he managed to eat, shower, and help me gather up the stuff
in record time. The traf� c was
slow, and my panicked detour to get gas didn’t help my level of self-induced stress, but amazingly, we pulled up to the school with � ve minutes to spare. As I was patting myself on the back and breathing a sigh of relief as he entered the school, I told my excited 11-year-old daughter and her friend who were sitting in the back seat that I could now drive them to gymnastics.
U n f o r t u n a t e l y, we were about to be delayed.
“I have a problem,” my son said, returning to the car holding up his red basketball shoes. “One of these doesn’t � t.”
“Why wouldn’t it � t?” I asked.
“Because that one’s mine,” Daisy answered, pointing to the much smaller shoe in his left hand. “Sam’s a bozo.”
Since he had
traveled in just his socks, there was only one thing to do: drive all the way home to get his other shoe.
“Can we go to the store and get some new ones?” he asked, eager to warm up with the other kids. “It will save time.”
“We could if I wanted to spend another $150 on a pair of basketball shoes you already own,” I said, irritated. “I’ll be back in an hour.”
Our drive home was aggravating. The slow-poke summer traf� c seemed even worse this time, probably because I was in a hurry and was with two loud Energizer bunnies who had to sit still a lot longer than they bargained for.
After the half hour trip home, we pulled into the driveway and quickly ran in to retrieve the right-sized shoe. We looked all over, but it was nowhere to be found. We couldn’t
� nd Daisy’s other one either.
“Oh no,” I said, looking at my daughter who had a confused expression on her face. “You put your basketball shoes in the donation bag, didn’t you?”
“Yes,” she replied. “I dropped that off
at the Salvation Army a few days ago,” I groaned.
“And?” she asked. “That means you
must have put one of your shoes and one of Sam’s shoes in there thinking they were a pair,” I replied, wearily.
“Oh,” she said and paused for a few seconds before saying anything else. “Well, they do look a lot alike.”
I grabbed Sam’s regular sneakers and drove back downtown. Unimpressed with what we brought back, Sam listened as I explained to him what happened with the donation mix-up.
“Seriously? You
gave away one of my expensive basketball shoes?” he asked Daisy. “I guess that makes you the bozo.”
He made do with his regular runners for the rest of the week and on the night of his very last day at camp I found his other red sneaker in the back of the same hall closet I’d previously checked.
Relieved, I presented the kids with both of Sam’s size 10 high tops and happily declared myself the true bozo of the family. No one disagreed.
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Roman ChapmanWilliams Lake
“It’s been a really diverse experience. We’ve been to quite a few different areas
of the fire, starting out on a flatter plane, and now we’re
on steeper terrain. The process is still the same, but the
landscape is a bit different. I’m a crew leader running
group of five guys doing mostly guard building.”
Ingrid BraulVancouver
“It’s been different because it’s an interface fire. We’re also working with different people from across BC, On-tario and Australia, so that
has been a unique experience. I’ve been marking out routes for heavy equipment, laying
hoses along guard lines, mopping up areas by pouring
water on hot spots.”
Aldon AlexanderLillooet
“It has been very fast paced. We drove 8 to 9
hours to get here, and then we left to fight the fire right away, and they didn’t shut us down until the next day. We’ve been doing burn offs and a lot of guard building (clearing a stretch on the
perimeter of the fire to keep it from spreading).”
Dan DykensSmithers
“It’s much the same as other fires, the difference is the attention because of the
evacuation notices. It doesn’t alter operations but it certainly puts a bit more zip in our step. I’ve been cutting trees, digging trenches, managing equipment, putting water on the fire and
building helicopter pads to give access to remote areas.”
Mine dam inspections ordered across B.C.
The B.C. government has launched a new website to prepare parents for a possible continuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day.
The website, b c p a r e n t i n f o . c a , promises the latest bargaining updates on B.C.’s festering teacher dispute, and will act as a portal for
parents registering to collect $40 a day for each child under 12 if the strike drags on.
It also offers links to online learning resources from school districts, which have proliferated in recent years.
Talks have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides last
week.“Mr. Ready
agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association said in a brief statement.
Negotiations broke
off and a full-scale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after � nding too large a gap between the two sides.
Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter
Cameron have maintained that the BCTF’s bene� t demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions that have settled contracts. Also at issue is class size and special needs support, with BCPSEA’s latest offer rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for
this fall.Ready’s last
involvement in the long-running series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007. At that time he recommended that a senior provincial of� cial be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.
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What has it been like facing the China Nose wildfire? What types of things have you been
doing?
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By Tom FletcherBlack Press
Independent engi-neering inspections have been ordered for Mount Polley mine near Williams Lake and nearly 100 other mine tailings ponds with permits across the province, with reports to be complete by the end of January.
Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced the dual reviews Monday. The Mount Polley investigation is to be complete by Jan. 31 and will be done concurrently with the B.C. government’s legally required probes by B.C.’s chief inspector of mines
and the environment ministry, which looks at the longer-term effects of the Aug. 4 tailings spill.
Bennett said costs will be covered by Imperial Metals for Mount Polley and by all operators of mines with permits to operate nearly 100 tailings facilities in B.C.
“Certainly in the last 40 years there’s no evidence of a tailings dam breach in British Columbia, but rare or not, it happened, and so the public’s confidence I think is shaken” Bennett said at a news conference in Vancouver. “That’s why we need to get these three experts involved as quickly
as we’re getting them involved.”
The Mount Polley panel includes UBC mine engineering professor Dirk Van Zyl, U.S. consult-ing engineer Steven Vick, whose ear-lier investigations included the 2005 New Orleans levee breach that followed Hurricane Katrina, and Norbert Morgenstern, an Alberta civil engi-neering professor who has worked on 140 mine projects.
Bennett said the panel was chosen with approval of the Williams Lake and Soda Creek Indian Bands, and their report will be made available to the band councils at the same
time as government.Independent in-
spections of other mine tailings ponds
must be completed Dec. 1, a change from the March 31 deadline for in-
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have to be reviewed by an independent geotechnical engi-neering firm.
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Submitted by NASA Earth ObservatorySatellite image taken the day after Mount Polley mine tailings breach shows drained tailings dam and spill that backed into Polley Lake and down Hazeltine Creek to Quesnel Lake.
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Her crown came from New Mexico, but when Houston’s own Rebecca Dallaire won the fi rst-ever Smithers Rodeo Queen contest, the moment was totally Bulkley Valley.
When a stubborn sash worn by one of her fellow rodeo royalties needed a pin, it came courtesy of a spectator who happened to have a spare in his arm sling.
And high among the diamond driller’s caps and Western art given out as door prizes at the Aug.18 coronation was an egg carton fi lled with home-made fi re-starter and a bag of garden-fresh potatoes.
If that sounds too homespun a prize for such a regal event, the three girls who competed this year had plenty of sparkle on their crowns, belt buckles and metallic blue riding chaps to out-shine it.
Dallaire’s mother Bibs says the sparkling side of the contest, which combines fashion, speaking and horsemanship events, is some-thing best left to her daughter.
“She likes shiny things,” she says with a laugh. “She’s like a magpie.”
Dallaire’s father Marcel also more toward rodeo than royalty.
“I think they should all have to ride a bull,” he joked. “The one who’s under 8.2 seconds gets to keep the crown!”
But speaking with Dallaire and her fel-low rodeo princesses Amber Gregorowich and Adele Murray, it’s clear that for them too, being rodeo royalties means more than a smile and a slow wave.
Now 22 years old, Dallaire has been riding horses since before she could walk.
And while she likes to show horses, Dallaire says her biggest thrill is barrel racing.
“Your heart gets racing as soon as you come through the gate,” she says. “Everything hap-pens incredibly fast—you don’t have time to make mistakes.”
“If you mess up in your pattern and lose half or even a tenth of a second, that could change your position from fi rst to fi fth and your payout might not even happen.”
Dallaire watches rodeo and racetrack events all over North America, keeping a sharp eye on
how different horse breeds and bloodlines are doing.
Paint and quarter horses are favourites for barrel racing, she says.
“They’re built to take off from a standstill into high speed, and they handle corners really well also.”
Of the two, her mother Bibs says she likes paint horses best.
“They say on the fi fth day, God created the horse and on the sixth day he painted all the good ones.”
Rodeo princess Amber Gregorowich agrees.A confi dent speaker who won this year’s
award for speech craft, Gregorowich warns that she could talk about paints forever.
“Paint horses are my favourite breed because there one of the most versatile horses, and no two look the same,” she says.
“You can do jumping, you can do barrel rac-ing, Western pleasure, they make amazing kids’ horses, they drive, and they’re not as skittish or spooky as some other breeds.”
At 23, Gregorowich has plenty of Smithers and Terrace horse shows under her belt already, but in the next two years she hopes to scout out the world show for paint horses in Fort Worth, Texas.
“It’s the best of the best,” she says, adding that she would like nothing better than to win at Fort Worth with a Bulkley Valley-bred horse.
“If you go down to worlds with a horse that
was bred in a small town and you beat some of these big shots, it’s a great feeling,” she said.
Three months ago, her well-named horse Crayola had a foal that Gregorowich plans to train up in Alberta and Oklahoma.
“I’m hoping she can be my world contend-er,” she says.
The youngest of this year’s rodeo royals, Adele Murray says the contest was her fi rst time giving a public speech, let alone a TV in-terview.
Murray did great, says organizer Andi Houl-den, picking up the award for Most Improved Public Speaker.
At home, Murray keeps eight fi sh and a cat named Chevy along with her one and only horse, Chip.
“I was on a riding lesson and I ended up rid-ing her and fell in love,” Murray said.
“I said ‘I want this one—I don’t care about any of the others.”
Murray bugged her dad about Chip for years until one fi ne December day in 2008.
“I woke up that Christmas morning and she was standing outside,” she says.
Chip is a fast horse, Murray said, a thorough-bred and quarter-horse cross who is more into gymkhanas and barrel racing than showing.
Murray also came to the contest without a lot of show experience, but her confi dence grew after a practice session she held at her house in the weeks before.
“We had good times,” she says. Each of the girls took a practice spin down a pretend “run-way” that stretched from her kitchen to the liv-ing room, she added, with coaching from former Williams Lake rodeo queen Savannah Davies.
As for who fi nally won the queen’s crown or the princess tiaras, Murray said the three friends agreed it was no big deal.
“We’re all good,” she said, smiling.Smithereens got their fi rst chance to meet
their rodeo royals during the fall fair last week-end and Rodeo Queen Rebecca Dallaire will be riding a paint horse made for celebrity.
“He’ll defi nitely be the prettiest horse there,” says Rebecca’s mother. “He’s the Ashton Kutch-er of the horse world.”
“He thinks he’s a male model, he really does.”
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By Mark WestSubmitted
James Madam, with complete focus and a steady hand, � nishes the � nal brush stroke to a wing of a Canadian goose. He sits back, momentarily scrutinizes his work and with characteristic modesty holds up the drum to signify that it is complete.
Funded through the Aboriginal Service Plan, local artists at each NWCC campus have been commissioned to construct and illustrate a traditional 15’’ drum as part of the NWCC collection.
“The brief was to incorporate a Canadian goose � ying by the light of the moon with the NWCC logo embossed within it,” says James. “As gifted navigators, the Canadian goose represents the spirit of our journey as we overcome the many obstacles in our � ight of learning. Geese instinctively know the way ahead and show incredible bravery, commitment and fellowship as their V shape path of determination shapes our skies each spring and fall. It is these inspiring qualities which makes the Canadian goose an ideal totem for this project, symbolizing our quest through the world of education.”
“I was commissioned,” said James “to work loosely within the brief and after some initial sketches I decided to incorporate three geese � ying in a V shaped formation. From a visual perspective this helped balance the overall design allowing a sense of depth and proportion, but it also signi� es the ever changing balance of life and leadership as each goose takes it in turn to lead the formation. I think the idea of teamwork,
that on this journey one is never alone, is a very important message to convey.”
“You can’t beat a handmade item created by someone you know,” says Katie Humphrey, First Nation Access Coordinator for NWCC. “There is a new level of understanding and connection to the work which brings meaning to the project that just can’t be found in a store bought object. We are honoured to have one of James’s art works displayed here at the Houston campus.”
James is a well-known aboriginal Wet’suwet’en artist in the Bulkley Valley whose contribution to the 2011 totem pole stands proudly at the gateway to the Smithers campus. He has also illustrated children’s books, designed murals and contributed to a wide range of artwork projects throughout the valley. You can often � nd James at craft fairs and the farmers markets throughout the region where his work is very popular with locals and tourists alike.
Gifted artist crafts drum for NWCC
““We are honoured to have one of James’s art works displayed here at the Houston campus.”
- Katie Humphrey, First NationAccess Coordinator for NWCC
Submitted photo
Wet’suwet’en artist James Madam was hired to design and make a traditional 15” drum for a NWCC collection.
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Camp� re & Open Burning Ban Remains in Effect
The following activities are still prohibited throughout Bulkley Valley Fire Zone:• campfi res • outdoor stoves and other portable campfi re apparatuses that are not CSA
or ULC approved • tiki torches • burn barrels • fi reworks • sky lanterns This prohibition will remain in place until Sept. 15, 2014, or until the public is otherwise notifi ed.
Thank YouDuring the China Nose fi re evacuation alerts and orders, the District of Houston had numerous
offers from volunteers willing to lend a helping hand, lend their equipment, offer their land for livestock or donate their vehicles. Thank you for all of the kind offers! Please stay posted for upcoming requests for volunteers to join a team and receive training as Emergency Social Services Volunteers. More details to come soon!
Union of BC Municipalities ConventionMembers of Council are getting prepared to travel to Whistler the week of September 21st to
September 26th to attend the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention. The annual conference brings together leaders from all levels of government for a series of study sessions, workshops and meetings. This event provides an opportunity for Council to meet with Provincial Ministers and government offi cials/agencies to discuss local issues and is vital to the promotion and sustainability of our community.
Check out the Outdoor Fitness Trail The new fi tness trail along the Buck Creek dike in Jamie Baxter Park is an
easy way to add more energy to your walk or run. Designed to help seniors stay active, it’s also a great workout for people of all ages. Simply stop at each sta-tion and follow the instructions for simple exercises you can do to improve your overall health, energy and fi tness. With a variety of fi tness equipment, you can get a full-body workout at your own pace. The equipment focuses on a variety of muscle groups so you can vary your workout. Do a little or do a lot!
Free Orientation Sessions at the Outdoor Fitness Trail - Wed. Aug. 27th & Thurs. September 4th
Join Jenny Powell, BCRPA certifi ed Fitness Leader, on the Fitness Trail anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on the dates listed for a free guided introduction to the equipment and the benefi ts that can be achieved!
Benefi ts of Using Houston’s Outdoor Fitness Trail Feel Good: There is a feeling of vitality and euphoria experienced during and after a good workout.
Exercise elevates your mood & keeps stress and depression at bay. Increased Flexibility: Stretching improves your range of motion and motor skills, helping to de-
crease the risk of injury. More Energy: When you improve your fl exibility, strength and stamina, it’s easier to accomplish
everyday tasks like carrying groceries and climbing stairs. Look Good: Improved energy shows in your posture, attitude and enthusiasm. Better Sleep: Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. Just
Being Outdoors: The outdoor fi tness trail is a great way to enjoy the sun and fresh air. It’s invigorat-ing, gives you a chance to unwind and helps you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.
Arena Opening Soon!
Monday, September 29th, the Claude Parish Memorial Arena will open for the 2014 – 2015 season! If you are looking to book available ice times for a family skate or an activity, please call the Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420 for ice availability.
Leisure Facility’s Annual Maintenance & Shutdown The annual maintenance and shutdown of the Houston Leisure Facility is taking place during the following dates: The pool will be closed from September 21st – October 4, 2014 (two week closure). The gym will be closed from August 31 – September 8, 2013 (one week closure)(The Gym will be open August 26-30 from 6:00am - 8:00pm but closed August 31st – Sept. 8th). For more information call the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420.
Swimming Lessons Register for the next set of swimming lessons - Sept 8-19 (Monday-Friday)Houston Clubs, Services, & Societies Day Thursday, September 11, 2014 3:00-7:00 pm (set-up
begins at 2:00pm) Register today at the Houston Leisure Facility or call us at 250.845.7420. You can also � nd this information on the District of Houston Website at www.houston.ca or check out our Facebook page.
Toonie SwimsEvery Tuesday from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Don’t See a Program that you Want?Is there a program you would like to see? Let us know.For more information, prices or to register, please contact the Houston Leisure Facility @ 250-845-7420 or e-mail [email protected] or check out our website at www.houston.ca or you can Like us on Facebook! Go to Leisure Services – District of Houston to get all the latest information on programs and events around town!
District of HoustonNewsletter ~ August 27th, 2014 edition
What’s Happening...
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offers from volunteers willing to lend a helping hand, lend their equipment, offer their land for livestock or donate their vehicles. Thank you for all of the kind offers! Please stay posted for upcoming requests for volunteers to join a team and receive training as Emergency Social Services Volunteers. More details to come soon!
September 26th to attend the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention. The annual conference brings together leaders from all levels of government for a series of study sessions, workshops and meetings. This event provides an opportunity for Council to meet with Provincial Ministers and government offi cials/agencies to discuss local issues and is vital to the promotion and sustainability of our community.
am - 12:00 pm on the dates listed for a free guided introduction to the equipment and the benefi ts that can be achieved!
Exercise elevates your mood & keeps stress and depression at bay.
crease the risk of injury.
everyday tasks like carrying groceries and climbing stairs.
Being Outdoors: The outdoor fi tness trail is a great way to enjoy the sun and fresh air. It’s invigorat-ing, gives you a chance to unwind and helps you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.
Leisure Facility’s Annual Maintenance & Shutdown The annual maintenance and shutdown of the Houston Leisure Facility is taking place during the following dates: The pool will be closed from September 21st – October 4, 2014 (two week closure). The gym will be closed from August 31 – September 8, 2013 (one week closure)(The Gym will be open August 26-30 from 6:00am - 8:00pm but closed August 31st – Sept. 8th). For more information call the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420
Swimming Lessons Register for the next set of swimming lessons - Sept 8-19 (Monday-Friday)Houston Clubs, Services, & Societies Day Thursday, September 11, 2014 3:00-7:00 pm (set-up
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Website: www.houston.caPlease visit the website
for info on:
• Council Meeting Agendas• Pool Schedule• Arena Schedule• Important Public Notices• Tenders & Job Opportunities• Lost Dogs
Municipal Of� ce HoursThe Municipal Office located at
3367 – 12th Street is openMonday to Friday,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm(closed on statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected] Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429
For Public Works Emergencies
(example: water main break)Call the Municipal Office
@ 250-845-2238 for a recordedmessage with the contact number
of the person on call.
Pool & Gym Phone: 250-845-7420 Email: [email protected]
Arena Phone: 250-845-7432
Burning PermitsRequired
All open burning within the District of Houston requires a Burning Permit all year round. To obtain a permit contact the
Fire Department at 250-845-2250
Upcoming Council Meetings:Tuesday, September 2, 2014Tuesday, September 16, 2014
The above meetings are held at 7:00pmin Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street.
The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca
Leisure Facility Programs & Events:
Mark Zagwyn Photography: Thurs. Sept. 18th from noon to 5 pm
Water RestrictionsAnnually from May 1st to October 31st the
use of water supplied through the District of Houston Water System, for other than domestic requirements, is restricted due to seasonal increases in water consumption and to ensure adequate water supplies for fi re fi ghting and domestic demands. Restricted uses include lawn/garden watering and will be imposed as follows:
EAST OF BUCK CREEK(example: Butler Avenue)
MAY water on even calendar days between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ONLY
WEST OF BUCK CREEK (example: Mountainview Drive)
MAY water on odd calendar days between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ONLY
Club’s DayWe strongly encourage groups to take
advantage of this opportunity to recruit new members, register participants in upcoming programs or just provide information on the services that your group offers. If your club, service or society would like to participate please call the Houston Leisure Facility at 250-845-7420 to register a table. There is no cost to participate in this event.
Thank You to the sponsors of the
16th Annual Kids Triathlon:
• Country Wide Sports, • DH Manufacturing • 7-11 • Castle • Super Valu • Pleasant Valley Plaza • Bulkley Valley Credit Union • Fields • Pharmasave • First Choice Fashions • Reitsma's Home Hardware • A&W • Houston Food Market • Finning •Brewstirs • Country Wide Printing
Website ServiceDid you know that the District has an
interactive component on its website at www.houston.ca where residents can complete and submit non-emergency requests electronically? You will no longer have to wait for regular offi ce hours to call in your request to the District. You now have the option of submitting your request at your convenience after hours and on weekends by clicking the “Submit a Request for Service” button on the home page. Once you have submitted your request, you will receive an email confi rmation with a tracking number where you can monitor the status of your request. For requests of an urgent or emergency nature, please call the Municipal Offi ce. Please note that although you can submit your request electronically at your convenience, requests received will only be monitored by staff during normal working hours. The District will make every effort to respond to your request in a timely manner but this will strictly depend on work priorities.
Like us on Facebook!Go to Leisure Services – District of Houston
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Canfor barbecue a big successA good sized crowd streamed through food lines and crowded under tents at the recent Canfor barbecue at Jamie Baxter Park.
Left: Hans Pederson cuts the cakes at the Canfor barbecue.
Right: Door prizes at the recent Canfor barbecue included sunglasses, camo hats and cups.
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CALL FOR ART PROPOSALS
Ridley Terminals Inc. will be purchasing $50,000 worth of artwork from artists residing in northern BC.
Northern BC consists of areas from Prince Rupert, north to the BC/Yukon
border, east to the BC/Alberta border, south to Prince George, and west to Haida Gwaii.
Email [email protected] to get a proposal package. Only submissions
An adjudication committee of qualifi ed people will make the fi nal
selection of art to be purchased. Only artists with successful proposals will be notifi ed.
All art mediums are accepted and anyone can submit a proposal
RIDLEY TERMINALS INC.
following the proposal procedure will be accepted. Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2014.
Phone: (250) 845-3255
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Colllege shares information at Discover Houston event NWCC in partnership with Houston Link to Learning gave away free ice cream at the recent Discover Houston event downtown. It was a huge success. NWCC promoted its upcoming Houston programs including Millwright, Mineral Processing Operator, Professional Cook, Electrical and Special Education assistant. Marian Ells gave information about Link to Learning and its services.
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By Jackie LieuwenHouston Today
Police stopped a drunk driver on Highway 16 near the Silverthorne RV Park at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 10. Sgt. Stephen Rose says the driver failed a breath test so police served him a 90-day driving prohibition and impounded the vehicle for 30 days.
***On Aug. 11, police
got report that three large nails were sticking up through the root of a tree on an ATV trail near Granisle. Sgt. Rose says it was done in a way that would damage ATVs driving the trail. Police have no suspects.
***A bike was stolen
from outside 7-11 between 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Sgt. Rose says it was a red and white Trek mountain bike and police have no suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
***Police arrested and
lodged a drunk male from Baggerman Crescent and one from Butler Avenue on Aug. 11. No charges were laid.
***Two 18 to 20 year-
old females stole meals from a local restaurant before 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Sgt. Rose says they ordered, ate and left without paying. They were not identi� ed and police patrolled but couldn’t � nd them.
*** Police arrested
and ticketed a drunk female Aug. 16. Sgt. Rose says she was arrested for being drunk in public when she was found yelling and screaming profanities across the street on Pearson Road.
***Police arrested
and lodged a drunk female at 11:45 p.m. Aug. 16. Sgt. Rose says she was reported for trying to pick a � ght but was not
charged. ***Police got report
that a male shot a � rearm at Sunset Lake near Topley at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17. Police found the suspect who had shot and killed a loon. Sgt. Rose says Conservation took over the investigation, seizing a 22-Calibre ri� e. Investigation is ongoing and charges are expected for careless use of a � rearm and offences against the B.C.
Migratory Birds Act. ***A vehicle hit a
moose on Highway 16 on Hungry Hill Aug. 16. Sgt. Rose says there were no injuries, the moose lived, and there was moderate vehicle damage.
***Police got report
a disturbance on Highway 16 at Buck Flats Road at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20. A female driving a vehicle bumped another female standing on the road talking to a passenger. The bump caused minor injuries and Sgt. Rose says police arrested and
charged the driver for assault with a weapon.
***Police got a
number of calls between Aug. 18 and 21 about a black bear by Buck Creek between the pool and mall. Sgt. Rose says Conservation was noti� ed and people should be aware and careful when they are in that area.
***In the last 14 days,
police have dealt with seven 9-1-1 calls, � ve bylaw complaints, � fteen traf� c complaints, and three false alarms.
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Someone broke the passenger window of a District vehicle parked behind the pool Aug. 12. Sgt. Rose says the ignition was damaged and it appears the person was trying to steal the truck. 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. Photo submitted
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The Dze L K’ant Friendship CentreHouston Program Office
is seeking aFamily Support Worker (FSW)
for their Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Program (AECD). The FSW is a 28hr/wk position, operating Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30, with a start-ing wage of $18/hr. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory results of a Criminal Records Check.Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Providing individual, and group based support for Aboriginal families with children 0-6 in the areas of parenting, and child development.
• Facilitating weekly drop-in programming, par-enting programs, cultural education outreach, and advocacy services.
• Implementing plans of support to improve the lives of families with children 0-6 and sup-porting their needs.
Qualifications & Skills: • Proven experience working with children 0-6,
and vulnerable families• Understanding of local Indigenous commun-
ities• Degree in Social Work, Child & Youth Care, or
related field preferred• Valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle.
Please address all resumes to: Annette Morgan, Executive DirectorDrop off: 3383 11th st Houston, or 1188 Main St Smithers, Fax: 250-845-2136Email: [email protected] to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given toapplicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Only those candi-dates invited for an interview will be contacted.
3 FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE:HOUSTON FOOD MARKET
3428 - 9th Street, Houston • email: [email protected]
• Customer service - making subs, pitas, pizzas.• Kitchen work as required.• Must be able to work weekends and nights as required.• Must be able to work split shifts as required.• Part time also accepted but must work weekends & nights.• Full time is 40 hours per week.
Rate: $10.25 - $11.50 per hour
APPLY WITH RESUME
Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 20,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following position to join our engineering team:
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANTHuckleberry Mines Ltd. currently has an opportunity for an Accounting Assistant at our mine site. This position reports to the Accounting Superintendent and requires an individual with excellent time management skills who can prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines, work well under pressure and pays attention to detail.
Primary duties of this position are:• Accounts payable• Contract payments• Payment of all invoices in a timely manner• Assist with month end preparation and reporting• Assist with year end preparation and reporting
The successful candidate will have a college diploma in accounting and be working towards their CGA or CMA, has knowledge of Excel and ACCPAC software and have more than 4 years of accounting experience. Preference will be given to individuals with industrial experience.
Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 days on followed by 3 days off (Monday to Thursday). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Smithers and Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.
Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of bene ts including medical, life,
disability income and RRSP savings plan.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Quali ed applicants can submit their resumes in con dence to:
Human Resources DepartmentHuckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston BC V0J 1Z0Fax 604-517-4701Email: [email protected]
The “Happy Gang” (Seniors Activity Group)
is looking for donations for their
Silent Auction.
Please call Naomi for pickup at (250) 845-7537
Ron 250-845-8960or fax resume to250-845-3667.
Tom NeufeldTrucking Ltd.
is looking for an experienced
PROCESSOR OPERATORfor work in the Houston area.
Competitive wages and benefi ts are off ered.For more information please contact:
is looking for a
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANT
TO ASSIST WITH THE JUMPSTART PROGRAM.
Full job description and details can be picked up at the front desk of Northwest Community College
For further information contact
Houston Link to Learning (HLL)
Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning 845-2727 or email at [email protected]
Deadline for applications is Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 at 4:00pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.
Mikes Audio Videohas an immediate opening for a
FULL TIMEINSTALLER & CLERKApply with resume to Mikes Audio Video
3443 9th Ave.
MIKE’S250-845-2999
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InformationAL-ANON Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon meetings are Monday, 7pm at the Houston United Church. Contact number: (250) 845-7774.
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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SOON GOVERNMENT Law will mandate every bar provide a Breathalyzer. Learn how to be the fi rst in your area to cash in. 1-800-287-3157 ext.3; breathalyzerineverybar.com
Career Opportunities
EXPERIENCE IS an asset - We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Reg-ister at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.
M’AKOLA Housing Society, Prince Rupert seeking PROP-ERTY MANAGER - EXTEND-ED DEADLINE: Sept 1, 2014. Terrace offi ce (Muks-Kum-Ol Housing) seeking MAINTE-NANCE SUPERVISOR - DEADLINE Sept 9, 2014. VIS-IT: makola.bc.ca
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Employment
Education/Trade Schools
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!
Employment
Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.
Employment
Trades, TechnicalLABOURERS PCL Energy - Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial expe-rience for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Retention and completion bo-nuses paid! Send resume to: [email protected] or fax: 1-888-398-0725.
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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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Houston Canadian Reformed Church
SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PMPastor Carl VanDam [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
2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, HoustonPhone: 250-845-2678 • Pastor: Mike McIntyre
Houston ChristianReformed Church
1959 Goold St., Box 6, Houston 250-845-7578
~ Everyone Welcome! ~
Services: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm
3790 C.R. Matthews Rd.
Everyone Welcome!
2106 Butler Ave. Houston, B.C.Contact: 250-845-2282
Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm
Sunday School: During the ServiceEveryone Welcome
Santokh Singh Manhas 250-845-2705
Houston, B.C. V0J lZ0
HOUSTON & AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.
Houston
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.
Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.
Please make your formal application using our new online process at www.canfor.com. Follow the Career Links and explore current opportunities within the Houston Division.
Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 19,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
PURCHASING AGENT
The successful candidate will report to the Mine Controller and will be responsible for all the mine’s purchases, tender and negotiate contracts and develop purchasing policies.Applicants re uire a minimum of ve ears purchasing e perience, preferabl in open pit mining and have a Purchasing Management Association of Canada certi cate or e uivalent. Experience with Guardian, Word, Excel software would be considered an asset. Excellent negotiating, organizational and planning skills and computer skills are required.Huckleberr Mines is located approximatel two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Emplo ees live in a camp environment on their da s of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers b bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to emplo ees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkle Valle on TransCanada Highwa 16, an excellent area to raise a famil and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.caHuckleberr Mines td. offers a competitive salar and a full range of bene ts including medical, life, disabilit income and SP savings plan.We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberr Mines td., but onl those selected for an interview will be contacted. uali ed candidates ma submit their resumes in con dence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd.
P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0
Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: [email protected]
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