Work continues on the $15 million project to add a two-kilometre westbound passing lane and make other improvements at 6 Mile Hill on Hwy. 16 between Houston and Burns Lake. The eastbound passing lane is being extended by 400 metres and the entry and exit lanes at the 6 Mile Summit brake check and chain off areas will be improved. (Laura Blackwell photo/Houston Today)
And council fills leisure services director position
Urban Systems has been given the contract to come up with a plan to completely redo Jamie Baxter Park.
Houston Search and Rescue (SAR) won Bulkley Valley Credit Union's (BVCU) legacy grant in the Houston District representation area.
Tasha Kelly, who is leaving her post as the leisure services director for the District of Houston, was presented with a certificate of appreciation at the July 6, 2021 District of Houston council meeting. On left is councillor Tom Euverman, councillor Tim Anderson, mayor Shane Brienen, councillor Tom Stringfellow, Kelly, councillor Jonathan van Barneveld and councillor Troy Reitsma. Kelly was also given a gift basket from District staff members. (Photo courtesy Duncan Malkinson/District of Houston)
The A Rocha Buck Creek/Canfor Salmon hatchery and nature centre's solar panels are now up and running.
Current one insufficient and past its prime
The District of Houston's 2021 paving program, contracted out to LB Paving, got underway July 5 on Baggerman Crescent. Sections of Omineca Crescent, Elliot Crescent, Hagman Crescent and small locations in the industrial area are also on the list. (Angelique Houlihan photo/Houston Today)
Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club organizing the event
Last week proved to be a scary reminder of the 2018 wildfires for several residents in the area. For those, like me, who had not witnessed the 2018 wildfires, last week was a small insight into the devastation that the wildfire caused two years back. Terrifying photos and videos emerging from Lytton, added to the feelings of dread.
More than $28,000 worth of items stolen
During the month of June 2021 the Houston RCMP Detachment responded to 276 calls for service, which occurred in the Communities of Houston, Granisle, and Topley.
Rose Lake area near the fire continues to be evacuated
An Emergency Support Service or ESS, has been set up at the reception centre in the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena in Burns Lake, at 111 Flogum St. for the Rose Lake evacuees. The evacuation order is in effect for East of Bedore Rd. to West of Broman Lake Rd. and south of Bulkley Lake not including Highway 16 (Hwy. 16) and CN rail line. Residents are urged to leave the area immediately and register with the ESS or contact the Emergency Support Services Director at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. (Laura Blackwell photo/Lakes District News)
District awards $513,000 road and sidewalk project package
Map for the evacuation order and evacuation alert released
An evacuation order and alert for Rose Lake is being issued.
Decision pending on what will take place
Fun for friends is a two lady scramble at Willow Grove Golf held on June 19 2021. Some of the participants (L-R) Grace Ramnes and Joy Dover, Lil Kelly and Dallas Edwards, Janice Nooski and Ruby Ogen.
