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By Xuyun ZengHouston Today

Council has ap-proved a policy for or-ganizations wanting to apply for a tax exemp-tion.

The document, en-titled Permissive Tax Exemption Policy, out-lines the process and criteria necessary for an organization to get an exemption.

“Upon the arrival of our � nance director

(Carolyn Bidwell), it was brought up to me immediately that she was getting calls from various organizations and were wondering as to when they could apply for permissive tax [exemptions],” said District chief adminis-trative of� cer Michael Glavin.

Glavin said that hav-ing this policy “was a very good idea” as it will “move the process very transparently.” Glavin

also added the policy lists speci� c deadlines.

“They have a very speci� c deadline that

they have to apply by so we’re not getting appli-cations throughout the year,” he said.

The policy lists July 31 as the yearly dead-line, and application packages will be avail-able at the District of-� ce.

“It’s a well-timed policy right now be-cause we are coming into our budgets,” said Glavin.

The policy states that a tax exemption is meant for the District to “support organizations within the community which further Council’s

objectives of enhancing quality of life.”

“We’ve actually added one or two every year,” replied Glavin to a question from Coun. Jonathan Van Barneveld on whether people are aware of who can apply.

“We’re just getting ... more organizations coming online in the community; they’re non-pro� t, they’re now looking for [an exemp-tion], and this policy

sets the criteria.”Currently, the

District has mostly granted exemptions to religious organizations, but other organizations such as non-pro� ts, charities, care facilities and athletic or service clubs can qualify.

The policy also lists other criteria such as who owns the land, how the organization ben-e� ts the community and whether all debts have been settled.

Huckleberry Mine suspends pit operations

Council publishes policy on tax exemptions

By Chris GareauBlack Press

Imperial Metals Corporation has con-� rmed Huckleberry Mine has suspended pit operations, affect-ing 100 of its 260 em-ployees.

The balance of its work force will contin-ue milling stockpiled ore.

The mine laid off 20 employees a month ago in an effort to re-duce costs as copper prices have plummeted last year due to a de-cline in world demand. Huckleberry chief op-erating of� cer Randall Thompson told Black Press at the time that more layoffs were not expected for the next few weeks.

H u c k l e b e r r y spokesperson and Imperial Metals vice president of cor-porate affairs Steve Robertson said the 120 people laid off

are pit workers includ-ing truck drivers and driller.

“I think the point to be made here is that Huckleberry still has value. There’s ore at depth that we would look forward to in fu-ture years in the mine plant, and it doesn’t make any sense to pur-sue that at a loss at this time,” said Robertson.

“We’re trying to preserve that resource for some time in the future when the mine can be operated at a pro� t.”

““Huckle-berry still

has value.” - Steve Robertson

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Huckleberry Mine (pictured above) has suspended pit operations, resulting in the laying off of close to 100 employees. Those laid off will be put on a call back list for rehire on the basis of seniority when copper prices improve. Huckleberry spokesperson, Steve Robertson says that Huckleberry still has mining value and its resources will be preserved until the mine can be operated at a profit.

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- Michael GlavinChief Administrative Officer, District of Houston

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Those laid off are be-ing put on a call back

list for rehiring on ba-sis of seniority when prices improve.

Imperial holds a 50 per cent interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd. It also owns the Red Chris and Mount Polley copper/gold

mines in B.C.Robertson said

the other two B.C. mines would remain operating. Red Chris just opened in 2015

south of Dease Lake, and Mount Polley reopened after a tail-ings pond breach in the Cariboo region.

“They’re obvi-ously affected by the lower copper prices but each mine has a unique set of eco-nomic parameters around it. Red Chris is a very low cost op-eration that’s got high debt load, and Mount Polley has more levers to pull because it’s got some higher grades in certain areas. So there’s more flexibili-ty at those operations than at Huckleberry,” explained Robertson.

Robertson said Huckleberry had an excellent operating record in 2015 with no loss time acci-dents. In December, Huckleberry received a reclamation award and a commendation for its work with the local First Nations from the Government of British Columbia.

Other Imperial mines in B.C. to stay openMINE from Page 1

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Key permit granted to proposed Kitimat LNG facilityBy Cameron Orr and

Chris GareauBlack Press

LNG Canada is cel-ebrating a notable mile-stone in their efforts to bring their liquefied natural gas project to fruition in Kitimat.

The company an-nounced Tuesday that the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission has granted them a facility permit which gives the company the go-ahead on construction and operation based on their technical plans.

This is separate from the provincial govern-ment’s environmental review which granted them an environmental certificate last year.

This also does not mean the company has made a final invest-ment decision to actu-ally build the project, merely that it has a key permit in place should they move ahead.

Receiving this per-mit is notable as well because the company says they are the first LNG project in B.C.

which has received such a permit.

“We have made ex-cellent progress in the past two years, achiev-ing a number of critical milestones,” said Andy Calitz, CEO of LNG Canada. “Receiving our LNG Facility Permit could not have been achieved without the important input we received from the Haisla Nation and the local community of Kitimat. We continue to progress our proj-ect and appreciate the ongoing support from First Nations, the local community and other stakeholders.”

The permit does in-clude a number of con-ditions.

“We have reviewed these conditions and are confident that we will meet these condi-tions as they are aligned with LNG Canada’s core safety values and commitment to protect the environment, the community and our workers.”

The conditions in-clude the maximum

production levels of the facility, manage-ment plans for on-site combustion of waste gas (including noti-fication plans for the surrounding commu-nity for any flaring), and noise mitigation, among others.

There are 30 total conditions outlines in the Commission’s per-mit.

On the topic of flar-ing, the company says it’s a common practice of any LNG facility.

“Every LNG fa-cility requires a flare system to burn off ex-cess gas. Flaring is the term used to describe the safe practice of controlled burning of gas when the gas can’t be processed for com-mercial use,” explained a company spokes-person. “LNG facili-ties continually burn a small quantity of gas by the flares, much like the pilot light on a household furnace or hot water system, so the system is always ready should a flaring event be necessary.”

During start up of their facility there will likely be some more flaring than will be usual during opera-tions, which they say burns cleanly without smoke.

“This flaring activi-ty will reduce over time as the facility moves into normal opera-tions. A shut down for scheduled maintenance typically happens a few times each year.

“LNG Canada intends to keep the amount of gas flared as small as possible at all times.”

The company says in a release that they are continuing to work with area emergency responders to develop public safety plans.

“Safety is our first priority. Safety as it re-lates to people and the environment is embed-ded into the design and planning of our pro-posed facility, and will carry into the construc-tion and operation phases of our project should the project go ahead,” said Calitz.

The company says that since 2012 they’ve handed out more than $1 million to commu-nity initiatives which include emergency ser-vices.

The company says they still have to final-ize their engineering and cost estimates for the project, deal with labour supply and some further regula-tory approvals before a final investment deci-sion can be made.

Coastal GasLink hopes to build

in 2016Tr a n s C a n a d a ’s

Coastal GasLink pipe-line would bring the natural gas to Kitimat from Dawson Creek. The 670-kilometre route passes south of the Houston and the Bulkley Valley, over the Morice River.

Spokesperson Shela Shapiro said in an email that the award-ing of the permit was another positive step

forward.“We’re working with

LNGC to assist them towards their goal of making a final invest-ment decision in 2016, and our plan is to begin construction after that. Also at this point, we’re awaiting a few permits from BC O&GC which we anticipate soon,” wrote Shapiro.

Coastal GasLink expects 2,000-2,500 jobs to be created dur-ing construction. Once prime contractors were chosen, tours of north-ern B.C. would be made to promote local sub-contracting and employment.

One literal bar-rier to the pipeline is the Unist’ot’en camp south of Houston. Run by members of the Wet’suwet’en Dark House, it was set up as blockade near the route meant to stop Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline several years ago. It has now expanded with a heal-ing centre for mem-bers and supporters,

with its mandate also broadened to include all LNG pipelines.

While the original proposed route did not directly cross the camp, it and the proposed re-vised route north of the Morice River water-shed brings the pipeline through Dark House territory. Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief Na’Moks (John Ridsdale) has said that traditional rules give the Dark House de-cision-making power over its own territory.

“We continue to diligently pursue en-gagement with Dark House, and we’d prefer to talk with them in a meaningful way in an effort to address con-cerns. We respect the rights of individuals to peacefully express their point-of-view,” said Shapiro.

Coastal GasLink has said all the First Nations along the route have signed agreements or are in discussions with TransCanada, with the exception of

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

The B.C. government is considering a payment defer-ral program for mines’ elec-trical bills, to help keep mines running during an extended slump in metal and coal prices.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett is taking a pro-posal to cabinet that would allow mines to defer a portion of the BC Hydro bills, with re-payment to begin when prices of copper and other mineral commodities reach a certain stage.

Imperial Metals an-nounced this week that Huckleberry Mine. a copper-gold mine south of Smithers, is suspending pit operations and laying off 100 of 260 em-ployees. Bennett told Black Press the continued slump in world commodity prices means more job losses are on the way.

Electricity deferrals were used by the NDP government in the 1990s and Social Credit in the 1980s. Bennett said un-like the NDP program that varied rates with commodity prices, he is proposing that mining companies repay de-ferred funds with commercial interest, with no net burden to taxpayers or BC Hydro rate-payers.

“If we can’t figure out something to help reduce op-erating costs, there’s going to be not just layoffs, there’s going to be mines shutting down,” Bennett said. “I don’t expect bankruptcies and I don’t expect shutdowns forev-er, but you definitely would see temporary shutdowns until commodity prices come back. And you may see that anyway, even with the program.”

The province loses income tax revenue and BC Hydro loses power sales when indus-tries scale back or shut down,

which would put pressure on government services and BC Hydro rates. That gives the province incentive to use a de-ferral program, he said.

Bennett vowed that the rate deferral would not be ap-proved if BC Hydro price caps in the current rate plan were affected.

Hydro rates jumped nine

per cent in 2014, followed by annual increases of six, four, 3.5 and three per cent in the 10-year rate plan. Starting with the proposed four per cent increase in 2016, the independent B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) is re-viewing if rate increases can be lower than what is capped in the rate plan.

Hydro break proposed for struggling mines

Submitted photoRed Chris Mine in northwest B.C. began operation this summer after protests and multiple reviews of its tailings facility. It processes one of the world’s largest copper-gold deposits, but low commodity prices threaten operation for this and other B.C. mines.

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H u c k l e b e r r y Mine’s suspension is not only affecting the lives of over 100 employees, but also local businesses who made profit out of the mine.

Kyle Thomson, Owner and General Manager of Monster Industries - a gen-eral construction company from Houston, said that with the Houston Forest Products sawmill closing in May 2014 and now Huckleberry’s sus-pension, Monster Industries has lost over $1 million per year in revenue.

“Monster does over $500,000 annu-ally with Huckleberry Mine, which ac-counts for about six jobs or three per cent of our annual rev-enue,” he explained.

Thomson said that thanks to Monster Industries’ aggres-sive growth in other areas of B.C., the company has been able to outgrow their losses. However, if

more companies in the area shut down, Monster Industries “will be laying off eventually as well,” he said.

Thomson said he expects 2016 and 2017 to be difficult years for people in Northern B.C.

“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t con-cerned now,” he said.

Imperial Metals, which holds a 50 per cent interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd, also owns the Red Chris and Mount Polley copper/gold mines in B.C.

H u c k l e b e r r y spokesperson and Imperial Metals vice

president of cor-porate affairs Steve Robertson said the other two B.C. mines would remain op-erating. Red Chris just opened in 2015 south of Dease Lake, and Mount Polley reopened after a tail-ings pond breach in the Cariboo region.

“They’re obvi-ously affected by the lower copper prices but each mine has a unique set of eco-nomic parameters around it. Red Chris is a very low cost operation that’s got high debt load, and Mount Polley has more levers to pull because it’s got some

Huckleberry Mine’s suspension affects local industry

““Monster does over $500,000 annually with Huckleberry Mine, which

accounts for about six jobs or three per cent of our

annual revenue,” - Kyle Thomson

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Kyle Thomson, owner and general manager of Monster Industries, says Huckleberry Mine’s suspension will affect his business too, with about 3 per cent of its annual revenue being cut.

LNG from Page 3Dark House. The com-pany has also received letters of support from nine local governments and 13 chambers of commerce, including the District of Houston and the Houston and District and Smithers District chambers of commerce.

“Supporting this project doesn’t mean choosing between eco-nomics and environ-ment; nor does it mean

sacri� cing a traditional way of life. Active par-ticipation in projects like Coastal GasLink provides an opportu-nity for Aboriginals to provide input into the project and partici-pate in skills training, contracts and jobs, and long-term � nan-cial bene� ts for their communities,” said Shapiro.

While LNG com-panies have been trying to make proj-

ect agreements with elected band councils and hereditary chiefs, B.C.’s Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation John Rustad told the Interior News after Wet’suwet’en First Nation near Burns Lake signed a pro-vincial agreement for Coastal GasLink in December 2014 that the province was mak-ing deals only with elected bands.

“They have asserted their territories and we work with the elected chief and councils,” said Rustad at the time.

Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief Karen Ogen, who also signed a long-term project agreement with Coast GasLink Dec. 10, at that time said four of seven hereditary chiefs whose territory was along the route had “signed our protocol.”

higher grades in cer-tain areas. So there’s more flexibility at those operations than at Huckleberry,” explained Robertson.

S ke e n a - B u l k l e y Valley MP Nathan Cullen said Huckleberry’s an-nouncement was a tough blow so soon after Christmas.

“There’s no ques-tion this is difficult news to deliver and to receive,” he said.

According to Cullen, “the wheels are already in mo-tion” to minimize the impact on north-

west communities. The MP spoke with community lead-ers in Houston las week and said he was awaiting a re-turn call from senior managers at Imperial Metals.

“Getting some ba-sic information from the company so that we know where laid off workers live, how long reduced opera-tions are expected to last, and any insight about the future of the mine will defi-nitely help us to plan our next steps,” he said.

Coastal GasLink hopes to build in 2016

Tim Anderson

“If it’s a long-term layoff obviously there

are high-paying jobs, it’s a lot of money leaving the community, and after Houston Forest

Products shutting down it’s going to be a struggle

for Houston again. Businesses will struggle

without that extra money for sure. I’m just hoping it’s not a long-

term layoff.”

Tom Euverman

“The economic effects are not good — not good only Houston but for the whole Valley… that, on

top of the Houston Forest Products [closure] a couple

years ago, is not good news. I would hope that the economy on a bigger scale worldwide and that the prices of raw materials will go up and we could

look forward to some news where this mine and many

other mines will reopen and continue to grow.”

Jonathan Van Barneveld

“It’s hard to see Hous-ton hit with another

round of job cuts. I hope that the families and

businesses that rely on Huckleberry will be able to weather the storm.”

MayorShane Brienen

It’s hard to say exactly. Approximately 16 of the 100 layoffs live in Hous-ton and many more live in the surrounding area and nearby communi-ties. Also several local companies do business or have contracts with

Huckleberry.

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“We ran into an un-excepted situation and decided to award both finalists a trophy,” said publisher Keith Powell in a statement. “I wanted to person-ally thank everyone in Houston and give you a heads up that we de-tected a system failure in our third-party vot-ing system mid-way through round six.”

“We have decided to be fair to all and we will award a trophy to both Houston and Yorkton.”

Powell continues that some voters “were locked out and unable

to vote,” whereas “oth-ers started to report an unusually high num-ber of votes being reg-istered.”

“We will work close-ly with our third party voting provider for next year’s SledTown ShowDown, so we can avoid any possible vot-ing irregularities or glitches in the future,” said Powell.

H o u s t o n Snowmobile Club will receive a trophy and a $500 certificate for ad-vertising in the maga-zine. Houston will also receive “front page ex-posure” in the maga-zine and online.

“I feel it’s really good for Houston, that it’s put us on the map and opened up our riding areas, it’s good publicity,” said Houston Snowmobile Club president Shea Long.

Long did not expect Houston to go this far into the competition when he first entered Houston into the com-petition.

“I didn’t expect

us to be winning it a bunch of months lat-er,” said Long. “Yeah, there’s a lot of big chal-lengers like Valemount and Sicamous and all over down there.”

“The fact that we won is pretty impres-sive, kind of shows how good a commu-nity we have.”

Regarding the vot-ing problems, Long empathizes with SnoRiders.

“I see where SnoRiders is com-ing from,” said Long. “What’s fair is fair. I know there’s [43,000] votes at the end, and when you have a town of 3,000 people you’re never going to have [43,000] votes. I don’t care if the whole of B.C. gets together.”

Coun. Jonathan Van Barneveld felt that sharing the award with Yorkton feels “bittersweet.”

“I hope we can glean some opportuni-ties from having that distinction and getting more of a profile for Houston,” he said.

Chamber of Commerce manager Maureen Czirfusz also sees this award presenting an oppor-tunity.

“It has highlighted the snowmobiling area and we are going to continue to highlight it because now eyes are

upon us at what amaz-ing sledding we have, so we’re just going to go with the opportu-nity and go forward,” she said.

To drive the vote for Houston, Czirfusz has worked hard to get the word out.

“We put it out in

our newsletter and we put it out on our Facebook page, and we also emailed the other Chambers with-in the province of British Columbia and asked if they would share it with their members and have the rest of the province

vote for us as well,” said Czirfusz.

Czirfusz spoke with a conciliatory tone when asked about sharing the award with Yorkton.

“Because of a com-puter glitch, it was the best thing they could have done,” she said.

Submitted photoHouston, along with Yorkton, Sask., is named Sledtown.

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Granisle and Topley Landing getting high-speedBy Flavio Nienow

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The communi-ties of Granisle and Topley Landing are expected to have ac-cess to high-speed Internet service by 2017.

Granisle goes digital, a project to expand high-speed Internet service to Granisle and Topley Landing, has received a provincial grant of

$117,662.This project is be-

ing funded through ‘connecting British Columbia,’ a $10-mil-lion, multi-year grant program that helps to pay for infrastructure required to deliver high-speed Internet connectivity to homes and businesses in ru-ral B.C.

“Since having reli-able access to online services and informa-tion is becoming more

essential, expanding high-speed Internet to Granisle and Topley Landing will bring better service for fam-ilies,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said.

Granisle goes digi-tal is among nine proj-ects funded through connecting British Columbia that will benefit more than 80 B.C. communities, to-talling more than $1.1 million. An additional

eight projects benefit-ing 70 communities were announced in 2015.

Connecting British Columbia is admin-istered by Northern D e v e l o p m e n t Initiative Trust and covers the entire province. Eligible ap-plicants are selected based on their proj-ect’s potential to provide expanded or improved Internet service to British

Columbians in rural and remote areas.

According to the provincial govern-ment, B.C. it is on track to meet its goal of 100 per cent high-speed connectivity be-fore 2021. Currently, 94 per cent of British Columbians have ac-cess to high-speed Internet. The province says this makes B.C. one of the most con-nected jurisdictions in the world.

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HOPE forHOPE forHOPE forforTodayTodayBalanceWhen speaking with people the subject of balance in life

often comes up. Many people talk about it but there is very little balance, peace and harmony in our busy society today. Mostly, we tend to go with the trend, if everybody is doing it, then we feel we need to get involved. Some examples might be Boxing day shopping, going to the latest block buster movie, buying lotto tickets or being a workaholic. We follow the crowd and wonder why our lives are such a mess.

On the other end of the spectrum, we want to � ght these excesses and adopt a policy of prohibition which often isolates us from others, especially those who indulge in the excesses mentioned above. Some, in response to this teeter totter world, try some kind of meditation in an attempt to

� nd balance within ourselves. Eastern forms of this, such as yoga or the concept of yin and yang (balancing good and evil) have in� ltrated our society because people are looking for something but cannot � nd it. It is obvious that these methods have not worked in the east, why would they now work in the west?

Still there is a sense of unrest deep within, everyone wants peace and balance within our lives, how can we � nd it?

God’s word, the Bible tells us ever since our original parents Adam and Eve rebelled against God, they lost their connection with him, they tried to � nd their own way and their world came teetering down (Genesis 3). Their relationship with him was severed, a gnawing emptiness remained, life was unbalanced without him. The absence of a relationship with him left life empty of peace and totally unbalanced. For us it still remains, no matter how we try to regain that balance, we will never � nd it without allowing God to rule every area of our lives. This can only be accomplished through faith in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6; Ephesians 2:14)

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16 NLT

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Police reportBy Xuyun Zeng

Houston Today

From Dec. 17 to Jan. 6, police received 92 calls for service. Ten were traf� c related, of which four were colli-sions with damage un-der $1,000. Three were abandoned 911 calls and another three were bylaw complaints. One was a false alarm.

***On Dec. 23 at 11:20

p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 in Houston as it was driving without head-lights. Upon interacting with the driver, the of-� cer noted an odour of liquor and demanded a breathalyzer test. The test resulted in a fail. The driver was issued a 90-day roadside driving suspension and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.

***On Dec. 24 at 1:15

p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle colli-sion on Highway 16 and Copeland Avenue after

one vehicle failed to yield to another, caus-ing the collision. The occupants were not in-jured and damage to the vehicles was moderate. The driver of the vehicle which failed to yield was issued with a violation ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act.

***On Dec. 25 at 2 p.m.,

police responded to a break and enter at the Granisle Curling Club. Entry had been gained by breaking a glass door, and the perpetra-tor stole some liquor. The matter remains un-der investigation as po-lice await results of fo-rensic analysis. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.

***On Dec. 26 at 8

a.m., police received a report of a collision on Highway 16 and McNeil Road. Occupants of the vehicle were not injured and the driver was is-sued with a violation

ticket for speeding rela-tive to road conditions. Damage to the vehicle was moderate.

***On Dec. 29 at 3:30

a.m., police received a report of a distraught man at a residence on Chapman Street in Granisle. Police at-tended and upon inter-acting with the man, subsequently engaged in a several hours-long negotiation as the man was armed with a weap-on.

Assistance was sought from neighbour-ing detachments, in-cluding the emergency response team.

Through negotiation the man was eventually taken into custody and transported to hospital for assessment. He has since been released and taken into police custo-dy, charged with utter-ing threats, assaulting a police of� cer, mischief over $5,000 and pos-sessing a weapon dan-gerous to the public.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1622, 2011” and “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held January 18, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. in the Topley Community Hall located at 11591 Chester Street in Topley, BC.

“Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Houston, Topley, Granisle Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1622, 2011” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1757 which re-designates part of the application area from Commercial (C) to Rural Residential (RR) to allow the proposed rezoning.

“Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1758 which rezones the application area from the General Commercial (C1) Zone and Small Holdings (H1) Zone to the Rural Residential (R6) Zone. This amendment is to allow the residential use and other uses permitted in the R6 zone and to allow the creation of a parcel which is as small as 1.5 ha.

The subject properties are located at 12003 Highway 118 and 21889 Strimbold Pit Road in the community of Topley, BC and are legally described as “District Lot 2625, Range 5, Coast District Except the South 160 Acres and Except Plans 4672 4870 5169 8353 11579 PRP14464 4042 and EPP13479”; and “Lot 9, District Lot 2623, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 5547.” The subject property is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below.

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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the Public Hearing.

Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to [email protected] must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than January 18, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1757 and Bylaw No. 1758 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area ‘G’ as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, January 4, 2016 through January 18, 2016 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information will also be made available at the Houston Public Library.

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HOUSTON COMMUNITY CALENDARActivities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: New Horizons FREE swim for Seniors (60+) every Tuesday 9 AM to 10 AM until Feb. 23 All Seniors invited. Reason: Expanding opportunities for Seniors to become active.

TOPS 1901 meets every Tues.: 8-9:30 a.m. at the Houston United Church. Come join other women who are Taking Off Pounds Sensibly and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

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

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

Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck fl ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.

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

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

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

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

Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fi re practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.

Granisle Church of the Way services are Sundays at 11:00am.

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

The Houston Group to Support Syrian Refugees will meet at 7 pm, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the home of Paul Comparelli. All our welcome to discuss fundraising ideas.

Houston Search and Rescue is having an AGM Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 7:00pm Christian School, Wendall Ewald’s classroom.

Houston Public Library Events: Adult Board Games Night Thurs., Jan. 14 starting at 7p.m. Everything from Twister to Munchkins. Brings some friends, pick some games and have some fun - without the kids! Junk food will be provided. Admission is by donation. Mark Zagwyn Photography - Fri., Jan. 22 from 11 to 4:30 to take passport photos. Prints of his photography will also be on display. Book Club - Thurs., Jan. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. This month we are discussing Unless by Carol Shields. Copies are available at the circulation desk at the library. For more info on above events please contact the library @250-845-2256.

Houston Snowmobile Club Meeting on Wed. Jan. 27, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Idylwild.

Super Valu tapes may be donated to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary at drop off boxes at A&W; Shear Delight; Razor’s Edge and Terri-Lynn Hair Creations. The tapes are used as a fund-raiser for the L.A. to the Houston Legion.

REFORESTATION NUR-SERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. Call 1-866-873-3846 or visit www.treetime.ca

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money and save money with your own bandmill - cut lumber any di-mension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

FIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-86-960-0045. www.dollars4guns.com

Merchandise for Sale Merchandise for Sale Merchandise for Sale Merchandise for Sale Rentals

Misc. for Sale Misc. for Sale Misc. for Sale Misc. Wanted Apt/Condo for RentFOR RENT

Starting At $800/Mo.Bachelor & 1 Bdrm Suites Full Kitchen Facilities Too! Wi-fi , Ph, Cable & Util. Incl.

Ref. Req.,Terry 778-210-1703 [email protected]

www.habitat.ca

More than 1.5 million Canadian

families are in need of affordable

housing. Your contributions

provides Habitat with the resources

it needs to help families.

DonateToday!

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TRY A CLASSIFIED AD SHOP LOCALLY


RE/MAX HOUSTON Locally owned and operated

Lia Long 250-845-11472436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC • e-mail: [email protected] • www.realtor.ca

Call 250-845-7325 www.remaxhouston.ca

Whether you are buying or selling, Lia offers prompt, friendly and professional service with over 20 years of real estate experience and a lifetime in the Houston area.

$61,900$119,500

THE PERFECT FIRST INVESTMENT!Well kept, bright, cozy 3/4 bedroom home on a huge lot in a cul de sac. Kitchen cabinets/countertops updated, 2 bathrooms. Dining room with patio doors to a large sundeck. Basement features a huge rec room as well as a large family room, cold room and bathroom with a shower. Washer and dryer on the main floor. Fenced yard, storage shed. All appliances included. Great downtown location, close to the school, pool and shopping! Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

ONE LOOK WILL DO!Well kept, 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom 1996 mobile home all set up in the popular Shady Rest Mobile Home Park! Spacious master bedroom with a 4 piece en-suite and walk in closet. Very open living/kitchen. Lots of cabinets and built in china cabinet. Sky lites in kitchen, 1 in main bath. Nice sized porch, newer deck, storage shed. All appliances and window coverings included. Quick possession available. Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.



www.bvcu.com

Since May 1941, Bulkley Valley Credit Union has been building a solid financial institution that members from Burns Lake to the Hazeltons have grown to rely on. People helping people is how we began and we strive to remain people-oriented, both in our financial services and through direct involvement with our communities. We are dedicated to local decision-making and local control, key factors in providing the kinds of services that meet the financial needs of individuals and business members alike.







Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck fl ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.



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


Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fi re practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.


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






REFORESTATION NUR-SERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. Call 1-866-873-3846 or visit www.treetime.ca

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money and save money with your own bandmill - cut lumber any di-mension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

FIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-86-960-0045. www.dollars4guns.com

Merchandise for Sale Merchandise for Sale Merchandise for Sale Merchandise for Sale Rentals

Misc. for Sale Misc. for Sale Misc. for Sale Misc. Wanted Apt/Condo for RentFOR RENT

Starting At $800/Mo.Bachelor & 1 Bdrm Suites Full Kitchen Facilities Too! Wi-fi , Ph, Cable & Util. Incl.

Ref. Req.,Terry 778-210-1703 [email protected]

www.habitat.ca

More than 1.5 million Canadian

families are in need of affordable

housing. Your contributions

provides Habitat with the resources

it needs to help families.

DonateToday!

REDUCE RECYCLEREUSE

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD SHOP LOCALLY

Help Wanted

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

Career Opportunities

Employment Employment



Bulkley ValleyINSURANCE SERVICES

Bulkley ValleyFINANCIAL SERVICES

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Bulkley Valley Credit Union July 2007EPS Logos to be supplied to Newspapers

Pantone colours: Pantone 287 Blue Pantone 356 Green Pantone 139 Harvest

Black/Grey Logo file Colour Logo File

www.bvcu.com

NSince May 1941, Bulkley Valley Credit Union has been building a solid financial institution that members from Burns Lake to the Hazeltons have grown to rely on. People helping people is how we began and we strive to remain people-oriented, both in our financial services and through direct involvement with our communities. We are dedicated to local decision-making and local control, key factors in providing the kinds of services that meet the financial needs of individuals and business members alike.







Buck Flats Community Development Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents are welcome to attend, we discuss issues concerning the Buck � ats area. Please call Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info.



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


Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & � re practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall.


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






CONTRACTING LTD.

PETE

GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Some ordering and pricing of product.Must have some bookkeeping experience

and good computer skills. Knowledge of recreational power

equipment would be an asset.

Hours negotiable.

Pete Bodnar Contracting Ltd.North Star Performance

2815 - 5th Street • 250-845-2498

Apply in person, with resumé.

The Elizabeth Fry Society in Burns Lake is currentlyaccepting applications for the following positions:

CHILDREN WHO WITNESS ABUSE COUNSELLORThis position is permanent part time, 15 hrs. per week with flexibility; wage scale of $21.92 –$25.53

STOPPING THE VIOLENCE COUNSELLORThis position is permanent part time, 20 hrs. per week with flexibility; wage scale of $24.18 - $ 28.16.

CASUAL TRANSITION HOUSE SUPPORT WORKERSThe wage scale is $16.33 - $19.01.

For more information or to apply with resumeand cover letter please email:

[email protected] or mail to:Elizabeth Fry Society, PO Box 316,

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0Attn: Tamara

HAPPY ADS...Do you have family or friends celebrating a birthday,

engagement or anniversary? Or do you want to place a general thank you ad? Happy ads for all occasions!

2 col x 2” size: $20 (+GST) Other sizes availableCall today for more info: 250-845-2890

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Nestle Simply Hot Chocolate1.9 kg

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Western FamilyEnglish Muf� nsor Bagels, 6’s

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Adam’s NaturalPeanut Butter2 Varieties, 1 kg

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St. Michael’sHoneyLiquid or Creamed1 kg

999

Nutella HazelnutSpread725 g

699

Western Family TunaTwo Varieties, 12x170 g

1199

Christie CookiesAssorted Varieties, 300 g

2 for 598

Old El Paso Tace Shells2 Varieties, 125-133 g

2 for 500

Ziploc SandwichBagsor Snack Bags, 90’s

388

Value Priced Laundry Soap2.95 litre

549

Charmin Bathroom Tissue36 roll

1999

Nature Valley Granola Bars 2 Varieties, 1.26-1.56 kg

999

Welch’s FruitSnacks50 count, 1.25 kg

999Smucker’s Jam2 Varieties, 1 litre

699

Old El Paso Dinner KitsAssorted Varieties, 250-510 g

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Canadian AAA Eye Of Round Roasts 8.80/kg

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Top Choice Chicken Breasts(Frozen) 4kg

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Avocadoes

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Green Peppers

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Navel Oranges4 lb

399

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars or Dipps, 156-200 g

5 for 1000

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Boneless Centre Cut Pork Chops Superpack, 6.15/kg

279/lb

Maple Leaf Flakes or Chunks Assorted Varieties, 156 g

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Secret Deodorantsor Antiperspirants, 45 g

299

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios or Selected Varieties Super Jumbo, 1.45 kg

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Coca-Cola or Pepsi Products 12x355ml

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