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Starting in October of 2018 The Salvation Army Houston food bank will be expanding its hours from one day two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday. The new hours will be Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Silverthorne Elementary School participated in the annual Terry Fox run. They ran around Avalon Subdivision to help raise awareness and money for cancer. (Shiela Pepping photo)

Cheslatta Carrier Nation Chief finds bear eating another bear’s carcass

This year’s 55+ BC Games (previously the BC Seniors Games) had one participant from Houston, Andy Grobins. The event, which was held last week in Kimberly/Canbrook, had over 2,500 participants aged 55+ from across B.C. (Submitted photo)

Houston is home to both grizzly bears and black bears. Bears are extremely sensitive to human disturbance and activity. Avoiding an encounter is the best way to protect both yourself and bears.

Large trees and other enhancements considered on the west side of town

Meetings to discuss new camp location postponed due to wildfire situation

Canada’s health minister has recently announced $71.7 million in emergency funding

September is World Alzheimer’s Month and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is inviting Houston residents to bring their friends, co-workers or customers together throughout the month – or in October – by hosting a Coffee Break® fundraiser.

A warning from Interior Health about the unknown health risks of vaping is getting a partial rebuke