Ann Marie Hak

Request for more beds at the Houston Health Centre

On Mar. 21 at the District of Houston council chambers, a memo requesting for more beds for the Houston Health Centre

People whose heart lies in fishing will feel right at home in Houston, best features of Houston as captioned by Flightnetwork.

Houston makes top 50 small towns

Houston made it onto FlightNetwork’s Canada’s Top 50 Small towns.

People whose heart lies in fishing will feel right at home in Houston, best features of Houston as captioned by Flightnetwork.

Intrinsic desires are the most powerful motivators

I think many would argue that at 25, you don’t want to be closing doors, but instead accessing all that is open to you.

Houston special finance meeting

On Mar. 16 at 7 p.m. a special finance committee meeting was held at the District of Houston council chambers.

A day to honour women

International Women’s Day spit-fired around social media and was celebrated in a myriad of ways amongst different communities.

No new doctor

At the Mar. 7 Houston council meeting, it was reported that the new physician will not be coming

On the weekend of Feb. 24 at the Claude Parish Memorial arena, teams from Houston, Prince George, Terrace, and Quesnel competed in a ringette tournament for divisions U7, U9, U10, and U12. On Feb. 24 Houston U9 played Terrace and lost 5 to 6. The same evening, Houston U10 played against Prince George and lost 5 to 10. Houston U12 competed against Prince George that night also and lost 8 to 13.

Ringette competition in Houston

On the weekend of Feb. 24 at the Claude Parish Memorial arena, teams from Houston, Prince George, Terrace, and Quesnel

On the weekend of Feb. 24 at the Claude Parish Memorial arena, teams from Houston, Prince George, Terrace, and Quesnel competed in a ringette tournament for divisions U7, U9, U10, and U12. On Feb. 24 Houston U9 played Terrace and lost 5 to 6. The same evening, Houston U10 played against Prince George and lost 5 to 10. Houston U12 competed against Prince George that night also and lost 8 to 13.
Residents of Houston enjoyed an evening of playing Settlers of Catan at the Houston Public Library on Mar. 1. Until the end of March every Wednesday at 7p.m. residents can come down to the library with friends and family, grab one of the many games to choose from, and have a friendly competition.

Board game night at Houston Public Library

Residents of Houston enjoyed an evening of playing Settlers of Catan at the Houston Public Library on Mar. 1.

Residents of Houston enjoyed an evening of playing Settlers of Catan at the Houston Public Library on Mar. 1. Until the end of March every Wednesday at 7p.m. residents can come down to the library with friends and family, grab one of the many games to choose from, and have a friendly competition.
Houston Volunteer Fire Department putting out the fire at Nadina Truck Service on Dec. 6, 2016.

Undetermined cause in fires

In the story “Fire at Houston Estates Drive” published in the Houston Today Feb. 22 issue, a shed fire occurred damaging equipment

Houston Volunteer Fire Department putting out the fire at Nadina Truck Service on Dec. 6, 2016.

Northern Health release consultation report

Last year Northern Health did community consultation meetings all across Northern B.C. to determine what characteristics were in the vision

On Feb. 24 it was announced at the Pleasant Valley Plaza the winners of the Feb. 17 business bowling game. Sullivan Motor Products received $90 for first place. Six teams, six different businesses from Houston including Reitsma’s Home Hardware, Bulkley Valley Home Center, Sullivan Motor Products, Monster Industries, Pharmasave and Kal Tire are competing for the title of “Best Business Bowling Champions.”

Houston Business Bowling Comp

On Feb. 24 it was announced at the Pleasant Valley Plaza the winners of the Feb. 17 business bowling game.

On Feb. 24 it was announced at the Pleasant Valley Plaza the winners of the Feb. 17 business bowling game. Sullivan Motor Products received $90 for first place. Six teams, six different businesses from Houston including Reitsma’s Home Hardware, Bulkley Valley Home Center, Sullivan Motor Products, Monster Industries, Pharmasave and Kal Tire are competing for the title of “Best Business Bowling Champions.”

What if picking up litter could be fun, artistic, and social?

Jeff Kirschner, entrepreneur and creator of Litterati, designed an app that essentially works like Instagram,

On Feb. 18 and 19 at the Houston Claude Parish Memorial arena a minor hockey bantams zones tournament was held. Houston Flyers versed the Prince Rupert Sea Wolves in an over time game resulting in Prince Rupert Sea Wolves winning 2 to 1. Along with the Houston Flyers and Prince Rupert Sea Wolves, the Vanderhoof Bears also travelled to Houston to compete in the tournament. This year the Vanderhoof Bears are the Bantam Tier 4 Champion.

Houston Bantams hockey zones tournament

On Feb. 18 and 19 at the Houston Claude Parish Memorial arena a minor hockey bantams zones tournament was held.

On Feb. 18 and 19 at the Houston Claude Parish Memorial arena a minor hockey bantams zones tournament was held. Houston Flyers versed the Prince Rupert Sea Wolves in an over time game resulting in Prince Rupert Sea Wolves winning 2 to 1. Along with the Houston Flyers and Prince Rupert Sea Wolves, the Vanderhoof Bears also travelled to Houston to compete in the tournament. This year the Vanderhoof Bears are the Bantam Tier 4 Champion.

What is news literacy and why is it important?

The News Literacy Project defines it as such, news literacy teaches that all information is not created equal.

Houston and Granisle RCMP annual performance update

Corporal Steve Thackeray delegated the RCMP annual performance update to the District of Houston council on Feb. 21.

On the evening of Feb. 15 at the Houston Secondary School library, an informational public meeting was held reviewing the facilities of School District 54. Over 45 attendants were present.

SD54 Facilities review meeting at Houston secondary

At the Houston Secondary School library on Feb. 15, over 45 people attended the public meeting

On the evening of Feb. 15 at the Houston Secondary School library, an informational public meeting was held reviewing the facilities of School District 54. Over 45 attendants were present.

Generations after

I still remember the pride I felt when I predicted a blindside break from the scrum, and the rush of exhilaration

No Winterfest in Houston

For the past three years the Houston Action Changes Things (ACT) committee partnered with Northern Health to put on events

Houston Mountain Bike Association approved

the Houston Mountain Bike Association (HMBA) requested from Houston council support through the District of Houston’s charitable tax status

Some people say this is a new display light outside the old grocery store wall inside the Houston mall.

New display light outside old grocery store

Residents have been inquiring about the new display light located inside the Houston mall on the outside wall of the former Supervalu.

Some people say this is a new display light outside the old grocery store wall inside the Houston mall.