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Woodstoves key to cleaner Houston air

When Houston council saw at a map of local air pollution last week, the most damaging stuff was marked in red.

Lakes timber supply review raises long-term issues

Speaking to the Houston Chamber of Commerce, MLA John Rustad outlined an upcoming plan to secure a timber supply for Burns Lake.

Landowner Group forms

A group of potentially affected or impacted landowners by the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline met in Fort St. James last week.

Northwest B.C. man pleads guilty to illegal guiding

A MAN will fork over a hefty fine of $10,000 for illegally guiding on the Copper River.

District sparks provincial grant review

When it comes to small town tax rates, Houston is a squeaky wheel that may get some provincial attention.

Province may relax forestry rules to secure Burns Lake timber supply

B.C. may have to relax or cancel some forestry rules to secure enough timber so that a Burns Lake sawmill can be rebuilt.
Study shows pine-beetle impact on snow levels

Study shows pine-beetle impact on snow levels

New research shows how the snowpack under forests in B.C.'s interior is changing in the wake of the mountain pine beetle.
Facing deficit, college shifts towards distance learning

Facing deficit, college shifts towards distance learning

Houston’s Northwest Community College will teach fewer classes on-site, shifting instead to courses taken online and by videoconference.

Doctor raises questions about discoloured tap water

After seeing Houston’s tap water get more and more discoloured, a local paediatrician has asked Northern Health to investigate.
Nathan Cullen eliminated from leadership race

Nathan Cullen eliminated from leadership race

Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen will not be the next leader of the federal NDP.