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Carry on Camping
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: There are a multitude of pristine lakes within close proximity to our community, the possibility of camping at a new lake for every week-end of the year!
Carry on Camping
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: There are a multitude of pristine lakes within close proximity to our community, the possibility of camping at a new lake for every week-end of the year!
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Canada Day Celebrations Bike Parade
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The little ones get active with the 2009 Canada Day Celebrations Bike parade
Canada Day Celebrations Bike Parade
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The little ones get active with the 2009 Canada Day Celebrations Bike parade
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Card Playing On Mountain Tops
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: I love Houston because we can be on top of the world. In the winter we either ski or snowshoe up the mountain to have a frolicking game of cards at the top on our snow table.
Card Playing On Mountain Tops
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: I love Houston because we can be on top of the world. In the winter we either ski or snowshoe up the mountain to have a frolicking game of cards at the top on our snow table.
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Snowshoeing
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Snowshoeing right out our back door on a beautiful sunny, crisp winter day. Awesome!
Snowshoeing
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Snowshoeing right out our back door on a beautiful sunny, crisp winter day. Awesome!
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Great place to be from.
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: When I tell people I moved to Houston from a well populated city people give me the look like I was crazy. Maybe at the time I probably didn't think it all though, but I have not regrets. I am proud to be from such a great community that takes pride on our little town, like the Steelhead park, our great walking trails, and the wildlife comes right to your backdoor, Literally. I would not want to raise my children in any other town. The schools and the other programs my kids are enrolled in have great, caring teachers/coaches. The volunteers are have the biggest hearts in the world, and are always willing to go the extra mile. So when I tell people that I would far rather live here than a city, I don't care if they think I am crazy. I am PROUD to be from Houston.
Great place to be from.
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: When I tell people I moved to Houston from a well populated city people give me the look like I was crazy. Maybe at the time I probably didn't think it all though, but I have not regrets. I am proud to... more
Babine Lake
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: It is just a one hour drive from Houston to Babine Lake. A popular recreation, camping, fishing, hiking...area.
More information regarding Babine Lake can be found at http://www.bcnorth.ca/pages/LakesDetail.asp?strLakeID=3
Houston, BC.......is the best place on earth! A gateway to the wilderness.
Babine Lake
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: It is just a one hour drive from Houston to Babine Lake. A popular recreation, camping, fishing, hiking...area.
More information regarding Babine Lake can be found at http://www.bcnorth.ca/pages/LakesDetail.asp?strLakeID=3
Houston,... more
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Community Christmas worth remembering!
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: For 5 years in a row, a group of very gracious volunteers have put on a free Christmas dinner for anyone in the community who doesn't want to be alone Christmas eve. The idea began in the mind of one caring lady who decided it was sad that people might possibly be alone for Christmas.... over the years her help has grown and so has the popularity of coming out. This year the special treat was an offering of 19 pumpkin pies, baked by some local ladies who just thought they 'should'!! The Legion (also volunteers) offers the use of their facility which includes a fabulous commercial kitchen, there is an opportunity for having a family photo taken, and the atmosphere is family-like, just the way a small town should feel!!
Isn't that the way Christmas should be?
Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
Community Christmas worth remembering!
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: For 5 years in a row, a group of very gracious volunteers have put on a free Christmas dinner for anyone in the community who doesn't want to be alone Christmas eve. The idea began in the mind of one caring... more
Soccer Tots!
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Soccer Tots is a great way for 3 to 5 yr olds to get out and have some fun!
Soccer Tots!
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Soccer Tots is a great way for 3 to 5 yr olds to get out and have some fun!
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China Knows Mountain
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Natural rock formation on China Knows Mountain, looks like a face. Small white dot on forehead is a mountain sheep......China Knows Mountain offers of the most dramatic hiking trails in the region. ? ? More information regarding this mountain trail can be found at http://www.bcnorth.ca/pages/TrlChina.asp
China Knows Mountain
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Natural rock formation on China Knows Mountain, looks like a face. Small white dot on forehead is a mountain sheep......China Knows Mountain offers of the most dramatic hiking trails in the region. ?... more
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Nadina Mountain
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Nadina Mountain is a favorite hiking spot for many locals.
Nadina Mountain
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Nadina Mountain is a favorite hiking spot for many locals.
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Just out side the back door
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The wonderful thing about living in Houston is what we find just outside our backdoor
Just out side the back door
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The wonderful thing about living in Houston is what we find just outside our backdoor
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Spirit Square
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The Houston Amphitheatre was built in 2008 as part of the B.C. Spirit Squares grant. These squares were designed to be gathering places in communities, to help celebrate BC150 – the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia – as well as many other festivities and milestones in the future.
Spirit Square
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The Houston Amphitheatre was built in 2008 as part of the B.C. Spirit Squares grant. These squares were designed to be gathering places in communities, to help celebrate BC150 – the 150th anniversary... more
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Winter Trails
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Fresh snow covers a popular walking trail,
This is where you will find my friends and neighbours walking their dogs every day.....
Houston is my favorite place on the earth!!!!
Winter Trails
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Fresh snow covers a popular walking trail,
This is where you will find my friends and neighbours walking their dogs every day.....
Houston is my favorite place on the earth!!!!
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Ringette
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: My husband and I signed our daughter up for ringette because she was very shy, and we thought it would be a good way to meet some new people. The older girls were really nice and always trying to help. At the tournaments the older girls would do everything they could so the little girls could score. That's not something you see everyday. It is a great sport and it really helped our shy little girl become much more outgoing. She has met lots of new friends. Ringette Rocks!
Ringette
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: My husband and I signed our daughter up for ringette because she was very shy, and we thought it would be a good way to meet some new people. The older girls were really nice and always trying to help.... more
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Swim Club
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The Houston Aquatic Club started in early 2009, it was a boost to the club to have an Olympic swimmer visit in April 2009. The kids had a great time meeting Ryan.
Swim Club
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The Houston Aquatic Club started in early 2009, it was a boost to the club to have an Olympic swimmer visit in April 2009. The kids had a great time meeting Ryan.
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Recreation is green in Houston!
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Thanks to the vision and hard work of District of Houston Council & employees both past & present, the arena is now heating the pool.
2009 marked the completion of the GEOEXCHANGE project. The Claude Parish arena's cooling system is connected to the heating system of the Houston Leisure facility. Natural gas use is way down! On cold days when the ice gives off little heat, the geothermal bed kicks in as back up. Doesn't get much greener than that!
Pictured is part of the GeoExchange system inside the pool maintenance room.
Recreation is green in Houston!
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Thanks to the vision and hard work of District of Houston Council & employees both past & present, the arena is now heating the pool.
2009 marked the completion of the GEOEXCHANGE project. The Claude... more
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Kayaking
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Kayaking is another great outdoor activity. We have lots of lakes and rivers in the area that are great for kayaking.
Kayaking
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Kayaking is another great outdoor activity. We have lots of lakes and rivers in the area that are great for kayaking.
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Berry Picking
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Berry picking is another favourite activity in Houston. There is an abundance of them. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and add local food to your diet. It's a fun activity for all ages.
Berry Picking
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Berry picking is another favourite activity in Houston. There is an abundance of them. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and add local food to your diet. It's a fun activity for all ages.
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Morice Lake
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Tucked away, only an hours drive, from Houston; via the back country. Is a lake hidden from the world. Morice Lake. If you could drive over the mountains, you would be in the town of Kitamat. Where the ocean is. However, until that happens Houstonites, can enjoy the beauty in this Lake. The lake is crystal clear, with hues of green. Just as you would find at the ocean. It even fools the people, as when the wind gods blow. The waves are like, the ocean. Today, when these pictures were taken, our weather was exceptionally hot. We had recently, a forest fire in the area, so the smog, is from the fire.
My children, 7 and 11, had fun catching and realeasing fish, boating, swimming, and enjoying the beauty of the nature around us. Dad and Mom, enjoyed it too! What an awesome Community we live in!!
Morice Lake
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Tucked away, only an hours drive, from Houston; via the back country. Is a lake hidden from the world. Morice Lake. If you could drive over the mountains, you would be in the town of Kitamat. Where the... more
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Spirit of sports
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Having 4 active children in our house makes for an interesting and very amazing life, to see your children participate in sports through school and community always makes me proud. It is amazing to watch them transform through sport and team effort, Houston offers my children to grow in so many ways!
Spirit of sports
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Having 4 active children in our house makes for an interesting and very amazing life, to see your children participate in sports through school and community always makes me proud. It is amazing... more
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This is the place to live if you love the Outdoors
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Houston is the place to live if you love the outdoors. These were taking in the Babine Mountains. It is a perfect hike for people of all ages and the scenery is fantastic.
This is the place to live if you love the Outdoors
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Houston is the place to live if you love the outdoors. These were taking in the Babine Mountains. It is a perfect hike for people of all ages and the scenery is fantastic.
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Carolfest Singers from Silverthorne
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: December 2009 - Houston Students from Silverthorne Elementary School who sang in School District 54's 30th Annual Carolfest.
Carolfest Singers from Silverthorne
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: December 2009 - Houston Students from Silverthorne Elementary School who sang in School District 54's 30th Annual Carolfest.
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Silverthorne's Grade 6 & 7 Girls Volleyball Team
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Silverthorne's Grade 6 & 7 Girls Volleyball Team at the Regional Rally in Houston - December 2009.
Silverthorne's Grade 6 & 7 Girls Volleyball Team
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Silverthorne's Grade 6 & 7 Girls Volleyball Team at the Regional Rally in Houston - December 2009.
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Houston Green Iniatives for A Better World
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: There are tons of reasons why i could say we have a great town to live and raise a family in a safe envioroment. Small towns like ours is where its at. People know and support each other in some way every day.Where else is it in canada that it sometimes takes you 2hours to check the mail at Canada post. Thats because we all know each other and meet just about every time you head out the door for any kind of busisness.Our community over the past few years has done more work than communities 4 times our size to reduce waste and greenhouse emmissions. With our new multi-million $ investment in Geo-Thermal heating we use Geo-Thermal to heat our new leisure facility. Remember all the steam and heat tha used to come out of the stacks at out Claude Parish Memorial Arena. Well no more ,now with the new geo we capture that wasted heat/energy loss and store it in underground heat exchangers and transfer it to our Leisure Facility to heat the pool. Super Idea and makes sense and saves us money too.Eventuall we will be able to use this geo-thermal to heat the rest of our municipal buildings and some of the surrounding facilities as well.All this work does come at some cost tho and with all the cash we have spent on the geo we have neglected some other needs..namely our dressing rooms in the hockey arena. Winning this competition for GAMESTOWN 2010 will enable us I feel to upgrade these and add more appeal to an already nice arena. if you want to live in the North and enjoy all the perks of family life at its best,the great outdoors full of exciting things to do like hunting,fishing,canoeing,climbing,running,triathlon training on some of the quitest roads around stop by Houston where the world of oppertunities awaits you. Nipper Kettle
Houston Green Iniatives for A Better World
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: There are tons of reasons why i could say we have a great town to live and raise a family in a safe envioroment. Small towns like ours is where its at. People know and support each other in some way every... more
A view from above
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: A bird's eye view of our community
A view from above
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: A bird's eye view of our community
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