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Driving without winter tires not worth the risk

Driving without winter tires not worth the risk

Tis the season to be driving with winter tires on British Columbia roads, and this one lasts much longer than the Christmas season.
‘Extremely dry’ drought level in Houston region

‘Extremely dry’ drought level in Houston region

Bulkley River water levels fall to record low
Legion renovations in Houston

Legion renovations in Houston

The Royal Canadian Legion, Pleasant Valley Branch 249, is excited to announce they have received all of the funding required to have an electronic door installed for easier access into their building. It was with help of many organizations who contributed to make this project possible. The project was completed by All West Glass and Tower Communications in Houston last Monday and Tuesday - cost was just over $16,000. (Shiela Pepping photo)
Overhunting cuts moose population, observers say

Overhunting cuts moose population, observers say

Most Houston residents who hike or hunt in the bush, or drive on local roads say there are fewer moose than before.
Houston’s employee of the year

Houston’s employee of the year

Staff at Houston Health Centre celebrate housekeeper Daljit Jaswal, recent recipient of the Houston Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Year award. The award recognizes those individuals “that have sought out innovative ways to provide excellent customer service and go above and beyond customer expectation” – and her colleagues feel it is well deserved. (L-R front) Paula Gansner, Nurse Practitioner; Kirsty Lokken, Life Skills Worker; Dr.
Houston’s ice arena to reopen Nov. 3

Houston’s ice arena to reopen Nov. 3

Curling season’s start date remains unclear
New cell service coming to Highway of Tears

New cell service coming to Highway of Tears

Witset was the only First Nation along Hwy 16 still without full cell service.
Evacuation alerts for Nadina Lake and Verdun Mountain fires rescinded

Evacuation alerts for Nadina Lake and Verdun Mountain fires rescinded

These were the last evacuation alerts still in effect in the region
Houston Business Excellents Awards 2018

Houston Business Excellents Awards 2018

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)
District moves forward with cannabis regulations

District moves forward with cannabis regulations

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