Ann Marie Hak

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Greg Yeoman, president of the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski club presenting to Houston council on May 16

Morice Mountain Race coming soon

Greg Yeomans, president of the the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski club, presented to the District of Houston council on May 16

Greg Yeoman, president of the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski club presenting to Houston council on May 16
(L-R) Bill Sullivan receiving plaque from Troy Reitsma, interm president of the Houston and District Chamber of Commerce. Bill Sullivan and Tom Euverman were recognized for their long outstanding service as board members of the Houston and District Chamber of Commerce. (L) Bill Miller, chair of Regional District Bulkley Nechako, was the keynote speaker

Chamber annual general meeting

On May 17 the Houston District and Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting as was held at the Idywild restaurant.

(L-R) Bill Sullivan receiving plaque from Troy Reitsma, interm president of the Houston and District Chamber of Commerce. Bill Sullivan and Tom Euverman were recognized for their long outstanding service as board members of the Houston and District Chamber of Commerce. (L) Bill Miller, chair of Regional District Bulkley Nechako, was the keynote speaker

Pleasant Valley Horse club receives partial funding from District of Houston

In the story “Pleasant Valley Horse club requests refund” published in the Houston Today April 26 issue,

Houston Northwest Community College to close June 30, 2017.

Closure of Houston Northwest Community College

On May 16 the Northwest Community College (NWCC) announced that the Houston NWCC campus will be closing

Houston Northwest Community College to close June 30, 2017.
Houston Minor Softball players practice for fun at the Jamie Baxter park baseball diamond on May 9. The group of 17 to 18 year old guys whistled and laughed as the batter-man’s swing would send the ball flying out of the field. Practices for the Houston Minor Softball divisions are Mondays and Wednesday for mixed eight to 10 years from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 14 years to 18 years from 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays mixed 11 to 13 years practice 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Four Seasons baseball fields. For more information call Kelly Rennie at 250-845-4376.

Houston minor softball practice

Houston Minor Softball players practice for fun at the Jamie Baxter park baseball diamond

Houston Minor Softball players practice for fun at the Jamie Baxter park baseball diamond on May 9. The group of 17 to 18 year old guys whistled and laughed as the batter-man’s swing would send the ball flying out of the field. Practices for the Houston Minor Softball divisions are Mondays and Wednesday for mixed eight to 10 years from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 14 years to 18 years from 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays mixed 11 to 13 years practice 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Four Seasons baseball fields. For more information call Kelly Rennie at 250-845-4376.
Houston secondary girls soccer team showcase the new jerseys they bought, which they get to keep at the end of the season. “The girls wanted their own jerseys,” said Cheryl Becker, coach of the Houston Secondary School girls soccer team. “We purchased them from Smokescreen [in Smithers].” The Houston Secondary girls first soccer game will be on May. 12 in Kitimat which will determine their placement in zones. “We haven’t had much time to practice on the field, as the conditions have not been great. There seems to be the same issue in Smithers,” said Becker. She added that the team is looking forward to the tournament.

Houston soccer girls get new jerseys

Houston secondary girls soccer team showcase the new jerseys they bought, which they get to keep at the end of the season.

Houston secondary girls soccer team showcase the new jerseys they bought, which they get to keep at the end of the season. “The girls wanted their own jerseys,” said Cheryl Becker, coach of the Houston Secondary School girls soccer team. “We purchased them from Smokescreen [in Smithers].” The Houston Secondary girls first soccer game will be on May. 12 in Kitimat which will determine their placement in zones. “We haven’t had much time to practice on the field, as the conditions have not been great. There seems to be the same issue in Smithers,” said Becker. She added that the team is looking forward to the tournament.

Houston should keep parks

I have an invested interest in Jamie Baxter campground.

District of Houston parks and recreation open house

At the Houston Public Library on May 8 an open house for the parks and recreation 10 year master plan was held by UrbanSystems

District of Houston in good shape says auditor

On May 8 at the District of Houston council chambers, a special council meeting was held regarding financial statements

Proactive versus reacative bylaw enforcement

The reactive method, where action from appropriate personnel is taken only when a complaint has been made,

Unattended dogs roaming in Houston

a Houston resident, presented to the District of Houston council her concern regarding unattended dogs that are roaming around in town.

Stacked logs sign 4 in Highway Sign Survey Results graph. People said they would prefer to see the logs flush and not staggered but liked it otherwise.

Feedback on new entrance signs for Houston

A public survey in Houston was available from Mar. 27 until Apr. 21

Stacked logs sign 4 in Highway Sign Survey Results graph. People said they would prefer to see the logs flush and not staggered but liked it otherwise.
Mark Perry, Rachelle van Zanten, and Mark Thibeault performed at the Pleasant Valley Plaza on Apr. 21. Rachelle van Zanten belts out a tune on the accordion. It was a full house and lots of fun laughing at Perry’s jokes, and enjoying the riveting music the trio conducted.

Rachelle van Zanten at the Pleasant Valley Plaza

Mark Perry, Rachelle van Zanten, and Mark Thibeault performed at the Pleasant Valley Plaza on Apr. 21.

Mark Perry, Rachelle van Zanten, and Mark Thibeault performed at the Pleasant Valley Plaza on Apr. 21. Rachelle van Zanten belts out a tune on the accordion. It was a full house and lots of fun laughing at Perry’s jokes, and enjoying the riveting music the trio conducted.

Thinking critically as a voter

The difficulty of the voter lies in assessing what a candidate has said and what a candidate has done and will do.

English as a Second Language in Houston

Local residents who have immigrated to Canada attended an open house for English as a Second Language (ESL).

A student of English as a Second Language

I got to leave class to attend my first group gathering as an English as a Second Language (ESL) student.

On Apr. 9 at approximately 7:50 a.m., a collision occurred on Mountainview Drive. Houston RCMP reported that a vehicle was traveling south on Mountainview Drive and “swerved to avoid hitting an animal in the roadway.” Sergeant Jason Burndred of the Houston RCMP said that the vehicle collided with a concrete block at the top of the stairs from JamieBaxter Park to Mountainview Drive.

Collision on Mountainview Drive

A collision occurred on Mountainview Drive. Houston RCMP reported that a vehicle was traveling south on Mountainview Drive

On Apr. 9 at approximately 7:50 a.m., a collision occurred on Mountainview Drive. Houston RCMP reported that a vehicle was traveling south on Mountainview Drive and “swerved to avoid hitting an animal in the roadway.” Sergeant Jason Burndred of the Houston RCMP said that the vehicle collided with a concrete block at the top of the stairs from JamieBaxter Park to Mountainview Drive.

Houston rallies for grocery store

On Mar. 28 social media exploded for residents of Houston with a notice to contact Buy-Low Foods

Buy-Low Foods

There has been a lot of hype over the possibility of Buy-Low Foods opening a grocery store in Houston

Sharing tips with Twain

I had the pleasure last week explaining to the Grade 3 and 4 students of Twain Sullivan Elementary school the methods I use as a reporter