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The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce held its Business Excellence Awards gala evening last week. Many Houston businesses were acknowledged for their service to the Houston community. (Shiela Pepping photo)

However, the regulatory framework won’t be completed until next year

Dr. Odoh Onuora

The new Oral Health Education Program to school children in Houston is a good health and educational resource to the community and parents/school children.This important health promotion and educational program is a collaborative work of two assistant professors in the Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia; Leeann Donnelley and Kavita Muthu and Dr. Odoh Onuora of Northern Health. (Angelique Houlihan photo)

The chamber had decided not to organize the event earlier this year

The Claude Parish Memorial arena is getting updates done; as well as new work on the roof. Gerald Pinchbeck, Chief Administrative Officer for the District Of Houston said, “We are replacing the roof surface over the Arena Lobby, as it has been leaking during thaw/freshet and causing water damage to the interior of the building. The roofing at the arena will cost $22,000. We also will be replacing the roof surface at the Municipal Office this weekend, at a cost of $67,101.(Shiela Pepping photo)

Houston mayor and director of Electoral Area G re-elected by acclamation

After a brief closure Friday the highway is now open to traffic.

After a brief closure Friday the highway is now open to traffic.