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Girls Minor Ball
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: We are truly a games town! When the arena close on April 1st we look to other sports. Once the snow melts and the fields dry my daughter signs up for the local girls ball. In July 2009 we were quite excited to go to Cloverdale and play at the Pee Wee Girls Provincials, Coming from a small town with not to many players to pick from we thought we did pretty good coming in sixth out of 16 teams. Go Houston Valley Cats!! We'll be back next year.
Girls Minor Ball
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: We are truly a games town! When the arena close on April 1st we look to other sports. Once the snow melts and the fields dry my daughter signs up for the local girls ball. In July 2009 we were quite excited... more
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Street Hockey
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Community Street Hockey. Great fun mixing the kids with the fire dept and RCMP
Street Hockey
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Community Street Hockey. Great fun mixing the kids with the fire dept and RCMP
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Bear Country
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Yes, Being in the wilderness is what I like. Sharing it with the wildlife is even better. This was a great day at Morice Lake just minutes from Houston. What a wonderful community we have!
Bear Country
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Yes, Being in the wilderness is what I like. Sharing it with the wildlife is even better. This was a great day at Morice Lake just minutes from Houston. What a wonderful community we have!
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China Knows Deer
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Snowmobiling around a local mountain is a great way to be active and enjoy the outdoors. The deer always look so beautiful in the winter snow.
China Knows Deer
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Snowmobiling around a local mountain is a great way to be active and enjoy the outdoors. The deer always look so beautiful in the winter snow.
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Houston Luckies
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Our local infamous hockey team, the Houston Luckies is a member of the CIHL. With history going back to the '70's the legacy continues, with young men skating up a storm during the regular season. At our rink, Claude Parish Memorial arena, there is a showcase full of memorabilia of local hockey 'stars' who have come and gone, legends in our own minds, the memories still make us proud!
Houston Luckies
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Our local infamous hockey team, the Houston Luckies is a member of the CIHL. With history going back to the '70's the legacy continues, with young men skating up a storm during the regular season. At... more
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Bright lights to light up the night!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Steelhead park is the 'highlight' of our Christmas season. Running the full length of Highway 16, along our downtown core, this park it beautiful in the summer, with its winding walkway, lovely gardens and a fountain. But at Christmas it turns into a magical wonderland of lights.
Bright lights to light up the night!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Steelhead park is the 'highlight' of our Christmas season. Running the full length of Highway 16, along our downtown core, this park it beautiful in the summer, with its winding walkway, lovely gardens... more
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Peaceful Beauty
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: The beauty of the scenery and the peacefulness of the surroundings stirs my passions for hiking, skiing and biking in and around Houston
Peaceful Beauty
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: The beauty of the scenery and the peacefulness of the surroundings stirs my passions for hiking, skiing and biking in and around Houston
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sk8 fever!!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Ice sports are really popular in Houston! Here a sample of photos taken at the 2008-09 year end gala for figure skating.
sk8 fever!!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Ice sports are really popular in Houston! Here a sample of photos taken at the 2008-09 year end gala for figure skating.
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Pleasant Valley Singers
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: It has been a great pleasure to sing with and accompany Houston's unofficial namesake choir!! What started out as a couple of ladies 'getting together' occasionally to sing some fun classical music has become a committed group of 9 women who meet once a week, sing, laugh, and have a great time making music. Informal as their beginnings were, they have now been invited to sing at most of our major public events, including singing the national anthem at the Spirit of BC festival's 'Countdown to the Olympics' in February 2009 and their accompanist's arrangement of 'Flander's Fields' for Remembrance Day, 2009. Self directed and managed, these ladies sing with a quality that can be found in any of the major centres!!
Starting soon, this group of Chantreuses will open their practice to include male singers as we begin preparations for performing Handel's famous "Messiah" with neighbouring communities in the Christmas season, 2010!!
Pleasant Valley Singers
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: It has been a great pleasure to sing with and accompany Houston's unofficial namesake choir!! What started out as a couple of ladies 'getting together' occasionally to sing some fun classical music has... more
Having a Ball!!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: So was the name of an activity program for preschoolers hosted by the District of Houston!!
For 8 weeks, this group of energetic kids ran around the community hall, wearing off energy and learning some basic skills of ball sports usually considered for older ages!! An introduction to lacrosse (with plastic sticks and sponge balls), volleyball (using balloons), bowling (with recycled pop bottles and oversized tennis balls), tennis (with junior rackets and real balls), basketball (we have some stars on our hands) and SOCCER (yah, that was a real highlight, but these kids were GOOD!!, they taught the teacher a few tricks!!) Not to mention a little bit of juggling and a few hackey-sack tricks!!
Having a Ball!!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: So was the name of an activity program for preschoolers hosted by the District of Houston!!
For 8 weeks, this group of energetic kids ran around the community hall, wearing off energy and learning some... more
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Youth with a heart!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Every year for the last 5 years, one of our talented young ladies in town puts her passion for music on display and shares not only her gifts to the community, but showcases her friends in a class A recital, and donates the funds raised to charities that help other children, such as the Children's Hospital!! The musical lineup for the 2009 concert consisted of everything from classical piano and violin to musical theatre (vocal), and has in the past included drama, classical singing, and recorder!!
The recital is of such quality that usually the children perform to a full house!! Its amazing to see what talent lies in such a small community!!
Youth with a heart!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Every year for the last 5 years, one of our talented young ladies in town puts her passion for music on display and shares not only her gifts to the community, but showcases her friends in a class A recital,... more
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Art show!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Houston may be a sports town, but there are plenty of artistic folk who live here too. Last February, I was pleased to be able to present a few of our local artists in an art show. The function was well attended and I think we are due for another!! Come on out! See where else our talents lie!
Art show!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Houston may be a sports town, but there are plenty of artistic folk who live here too. Last February, I was pleased to be able to present a few of our local artists in an art show. The function was well... more
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Our swim club...
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: ...as seen on the wall of our home pool!
Our swim club...
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: ...as seen on the wall of our home pool!
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Salmon are our specialty (part 2)!!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: In order to have a continuing legacy of superior salmon fishing, as well as a responsibility to a most excellent natural resource, a number of salmon enhancement projects have been set up and are functioning as top notch facilities for education, enhancement/protection, and general interest. The Fulton River project is one of such facilities. Located northeast of town, it provides an up close look at these fantastic fishes and their lifecycle and development. A tourist attraction and an education centre!!!
Salmon are our specialty (part 2)!!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: In order to have a continuing legacy of superior salmon fishing, as well as a responsibility to a most excellent natural resource, a number of salmon enhancement projects have been set up and are functioning... more
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Salmon are our specialty!!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Home to the world's largest fly fishing rod, Houston specializes in world class river fishing!! Our local creeks and streams are the birthplace of thousands of all five species of Pacific salmon, springs, coho, pinks, chum, sockeye, and of course, our infamous steelhead!!
On a brisk autumn day, if you know where to look, you may see the dark shadows of spawning salmon, congregating, heading to their final destiny, their ruby bodies shimmering in the sun!
Salmon are our specialty!!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Home to the world's largest fly fishing rod, Houston specializes in world class river fishing!! Our local creeks and streams are the birthplace of thousands of all five species of Pacific salmon, springs,... more
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Healthy living pledges
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry:
The staff at the Houston Leisure Facility sign their names and initiatives to a Healthy Living Pledge that is posted in the gym!
Healthy living pledges
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry:
The staff at the Houston Leisure Facility sign their names and initiatives to a Healthy Living Pledge that is posted in the gym!
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staying healthy
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: we stay healthy in Houston with 3 gyms and a beautiful pool facility for indoor winter activities
staying healthy
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: we stay healthy in Houston with 3 gyms and a beautiful pool facility for indoor winter activities
Hiking around Houston is Awesome!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Houston has some of the best day hiking trails around. Within a couple hours from town hikers can hike trails that will take them to some of the most awesome vistas you can imagine. Groups of hikers often take to the hills to get a dose of good excersise and companionship. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful environment that enables us to have such a healthy lifestyle!
Hiking around Houston is Awesome!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Houston has some of the best day hiking trails around. Within a couple hours from town hikers can hike trails that will take them to some of the most awesome vistas you can imagine. Groups of hikers... more
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I LOVE HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: i love houston . it is such a great place to live in. it may be small but it has a huge heart. i have great friends here and everyone is so nice. The sports here are great!!
I LOVE HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: i love houston . it is such a great place to live in. it may be small but it has a huge heart. i have great friends here and everyone is so nice. The sports here are great!!
Cross Country Skiing at it's best!
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Houston is lucky to have a very dedicated group of volunteers belonging to the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club that take care of our club and our trails to ensure that our trails are among some of the finest in the country. Our club has a 26km groomed trail system that offers ski terrain for the most novice to the most advanced skiers, including a 2km lit trail loop for adventerous night skiers and an adventure playground for children! Plus for the even more keen there is a 7.5km back country trail to an alpine cabin maintained by the club! Our club has nearly 200 members that enjoy getting out in the fresh air to keep fit! Yeah MMNSC Volunteers! Houston is fortunate to have you!
Cross Country Skiing at it's best!
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Houston is lucky to have a very dedicated group of volunteers belonging to the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club that take care of our club and our trails to ensure that our trails are among some of the... more
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scenery
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: i lived in Houston off and on over the last twenty-seven years. I have found the scenery in this area to be the most remarkable of any other community. The mountain ranges all around is breath taking not to mention the forests. In the spring watching the new growth unfold and snow leaves the mountains,its remarkable. This area abounds with all kinds of wild life and they, mostly deer and moose will find there way into town. In spring you watch canada geese wending their way north and then again in the fall I see them heading south thousands of them. I often watch as they make circles in the sky forming their v pattern and are then gone and I often feel sad for them. Recreation of course is no.1 here. Houston is a working community and has a lot going for it.
scenery
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: i lived in Houston off and on over the last twenty-seven years. I have found the scenery in this area to be the most remarkable of any other community. The mountain ranges all around is breath taking not... more
Team Spirit
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: It is just an average weekend for Houstonites to have to travel more than 500 km (roundtrip) to play league hockey games. It doesn't seem to stop anyone. It is all in the name of team sports and the love of the game.
Team Spirit
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: It is just an average weekend for Houstonites to have to travel more than 500 km (roundtrip) to play league hockey games. It doesn't seem to stop anyone. It is all in the name of team sports and the... more
Geocaching
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Houston has several geocaches in the community and surrounding area. It is a great activity for the whole family to participate in, you never know what you will find.
Geocaching
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Houston has several geocaches in the community and surrounding area. It is a great activity for the whole family to participate in, you never know what you will find.
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Christmas Spirit
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: When traveling through Houston around Christmas you will find a small town with HUGE spirit. Every year for the past 20 years Houston has participated in light up. The whole town gets involved. The switch is flicked, carols are sung and hot chocolate is served at the official light up ceremony. The highlight of the evening is a visit from Santa Claus
Christmas Spirit
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: When traveling through Houston around Christmas you will find a small town with HUGE spirit. Every year for the past 20 years Houston has participated in light up. The whole town gets involved. The switch... more
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Light Up Houston
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Each year Houston has Light Up in Steelhead Park. About 200 people come out and and count down as the lights are turned on to light up the town for the holiday season and enjoy the sounds of Christmas Carols.
Light Up Houston
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Date: Jan 4, 2010
Entry: Each year Houston has Light Up in Steelhead Park. About 200 people come out and and count down as the lights are turned on to light up the town for the holiday season and enjoy the sounds of Christmas... more
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