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Vehicle charging station up and running

Vehicle charging station up and running

The new electric vehicle charging station was installed in Steelhead Park last week and is available for free public use.

Committee works toward preventative health

A new health committee got a $20,000 grant last week Monday to put towards preventative health in Houston.

Council debates backhoe purchase

Houston council is buying a $63,800 2008 Komatsu backhoe for the District of Houston, because their 1992 backhoe needs replacing.

Airport closes during scheduled events

Houston council decided to close the airport for all uses and events at the airport.
Kyle Thomson installed to Houston council

Kyle Thomson installed to Houston council

Kyle Thomson was installed into Houston council on Tuesday evening before the council meeting, and then took his seat as councillor.
Early morning blaze totals home

Early morning blaze totals home

Fourteen firefighters rushed on duty at 5:15 a.m. last Friday morning, where they spent the morning fighting a blazing house fire.

Logging truck cab stolen from Industrial Park

A logging truck cab was disconnected from the trailer and stolen last Tuesday night, possibly sighted in Prince George early Wednesday.

Free charging station use

Houston town council keeps the electrical vehicle charging station free for public use, not expecting a lot of use in the first year.
Pinecrest apartments demolished

Pinecrest apartments demolished

Pinecrest Apartments, burned last August, were torn down early last week, and owners wait on insurance to to decide whether to rebuild.

Ranchers concerned about waste management proposal

Northern ranchers need to be aware as regulation changes may cause big problems in the coming years.