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Houston included in smoky skies bulletin

Houston included in smoky skies bulletin

There are currently no active wildfires in the Northwest Fire Centre
Cadets granted lease for community hall

Cadets granted lease for community hall

In the story “Cadets request lease agreement for Houston community hall,” published in the Houston Today July 19, 2017 issue, the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp #3020 requested a lease agreement from the District of Houston for the use of the community hall commencing Sept. 1, 2017 until Aug. 31, 2020. It was also requested that a grant of assistance from the District of Houston would be given to the cadets in the amount of $2525 per year for the duration of the lease.
B.C. highway sees snow in summer

B.C. highway sees snow in summer

Weeks of hot and dry weather ended by a hailstorm in Little Fort
Shambhala Music Festival cancels Sunday night lineup

Shambhala Music Festival cancels Sunday night lineup

More than 17,000 festival goers have been at the music festival since Friday.
Side walk construction at Houston Leisure Facility

Side walk construction at Houston Leisure Facility

At the Houston Leisure Facility, construction has begun to implement a sidewalk in front of the facility for safer access.

Battling damaging fentanyl myths

Some myths can cause hesitance to using life-saving measures
Smithers area recycling society present to Houston council

Smithers area recycling society present to Houston council

Extend the life of the Knockholt landfill, bring money back into Houston
Search and Rescue amended

Search and Rescue amended

In June 2017, Houston Today reported on the Houston Search and Rescue (HSAR) being granted a lease from the District of Houston council for their command centre, which will be built behind the District of Houston municipal office.
Squamish requests letter of support from Houston council

Squamish requests letter of support from Houston council

On Aug 1, 2017 at the District of Houston council chambers a letter was received from the District of Squamish requesting a letter of support from council in their efforts to submit three resolutions for consideration at the 2017 UBCM convention regarding provincial environmental assessment process and sexual assault forensic kits.
NDP eliminate tuition for adult education, will end interest on student loans

NDP eliminate tuition for adult education, will end interest on student loans

Government says this will open door for tens of thousands of people to upgrade their skills and save money.